User Guide Instruction Manual

MDA 4V SDI User's Guide • Introduction
1
The Extron MDA 4V SDI is a one-input, four-output, serial
digital interface (SDI) mini distribution amplifi er (MDA).
The MDA is a member of the Extron VersaTools
®
line of
basic distribution amplifi ers, switchers, and associated video
accessories.
The MDA accepts SMPTE-259M Serial Video on a female BNC
connector and has automatic equalization and re-clocking
capabilities. The MDA 4V SDI recognizes the 4f
sc
PAL, 4f
sc
NTSC, component 4:2:2, and Widescreen 4:2:2 standards.
The rack-mountable MDA ships with an external 12V power
supply.
Installation
The 1U high, quarter rack width, MDA 4V SDI can be mounted
on a rack shelf, behind a rack, under a desk or tabletop, or on a
projector bracket.
Rack mounting
For optional rack mounting, mount the MDA with any of the
following rack shelves:
• VersaTools
®
19" 1U rack shelf kit (part #60-190-20)
(fi gure 1)
• VersaTools 19" basic 1U rack shelf (part #60-604-20)
• 6" deep 1U rack shelf kit (part #60-190-10)
• 6" deep basic 1U rack shelf (part #60-604-10)
• Standard universal 1U rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01)
(fi gure 2)
• Basic universal 1U rack shelf (part #60-604-01)
On the non-VersaTools rack shelves, the MDA can mount in the
front or the rear of the rack.
1. Remove the feet from the bottom of the MDA if they are
already installed.
2. Mount the MDA using two 4-40 x 3/16" screws in opposite
(diagonal) corners to secure the MDA to the shelf.
N
Only VersaTools products and most IP link products
can be mounted to a VersaTools shelf. Most 1U rack-
mountable Extron products can be mounted on the other
rack shelves.