Extron electronics MDA 3 Series User Manual

MDA 3 Series • User Guide
This guide describes the installation and operation of the Extron MDA 3 Series Mini Distribution Amplifiers (MDA).
FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics,
see the "Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Introduction
The Extron MDA 3 Series are a family of eight one-input, three-output, video and audio distribution amplifiers. The MDA series
distribution amplifiers (DAs) split one composite video or S-video input and/or audio input for output to multiple destinations with
no loss of signal quality. The MDA are members of the Extron line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, and associated video
accessories.
The MDAs distribute composite video, S-video (luminance (Y) and chrominance (C)), and/or balanced or unbalanced audio on
captive screw connectors, or unbalanced audio on RCA connectors, in the following combinations:
Distribution Amplifier
MDA 3SV
MDA 3SVA
MDA 3SV Dual
MDA 3V
MDA 3AV
MDA 3V Dual
MDA 3A
MDA 3A RCA
The MDAs ship with external desktop 12 V power supplies that accept 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz input.
S-Video Composite Video
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Guide" on the Extron website.
Audio (Captive
Screw Connectors)
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Audio (RCA
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