BlueBox DA-3G-1x6 Manual

3G/HD/S/ASI Reclocking
Distribution Amplifier
With Bit-Rate Status
The BlueBox™ DA-3G-1x6 Reclocking Distribution Amplifier (hereinafter "BlueBox™
DA-3G-1x6") provides a small "throwdown" package that offers a 1X6 DA with automatic
detect and reclock at 2.970, 1.485, 1.483, 0.540, 0.360, 0.270, 0.177, and 0.143 Gb/s. The
outputs can be set to mute if no recognized input is detected. The DA-3G-1x6 can be powered
from 5-18 VDC using an AC adapter (supplied).
The DA-3G-1x6 can be operated in automatic standard detect mode or in a manual standard
mode. Reclocking can be bypassed if desired. Non-inverting ASI reclock is available on 3 of
the 6 output ports.
SDI/ASI IN
SDI/ASI OUT
SDI OUT
DC IN
LED Indicator
The front panel LED indicates video lock. When a 3G or HD rate signal is locked it will light
green, when an SD rate signal is locked it will light orange. If no signal is locked it will flash
continuously.
SDI OUT
SDI/ASI OUT
SDI/ASI OUT
SDI OUT
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Connecting BlueBox™ DA-3G-1x6
1 Connect BlueBox™ DA-3G-1x6 DC power using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Connect SDI or ASI input. Note the specific output ports that can be used for SDI and/or
ASI (as shown on the previous page). This provides the basic connections. Other
connections do not require termination if unused.
Switch Settings
The 4-position switch allows bypassing of the BlueBox™ DA-3G-1x6 reclocker, or forces a
reclocking rate as shown below.
S1 Bypasses the reclocker. ON for Bypass. OFF for reclocking.
S2, S3 Forces a reclocking rate. See above for settings.
S4 Mute control. ON to mute output when input absent. OFF to
unmute output when input is absent.
Specifications
Item Description/Specification
SDI Input:
SMPTE 424M, 292, 259M
Input Return Loss:
> 10 dB at 3 GHz
> 12 dB at 1.5 GHz
Environmental:
° °
40-100 F (4-38
Power Input:
+5 - 18 VDC, < 2 W
Dimensions (WxHxD):
6" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections) (152 x 77 x 26 mm)
C); non-condensing humidity
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