User manual
1–6 • Introduction MUX-6258-A Series User Manual (Iss. 04)
Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual.
Terms
The following terms are used:
•“525-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite (analog) signal
reference inputs.
•“625-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using PAL-B composite (analog) signal
reference inputs.
•“Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.
•“DFR-8321 series” includes all versions of the DFR-8321 series frames and any
available options unless otherwise noted.
•“Frame” refers to the openGear frame that houses the MUX-6258-A series card.
•“MUX-6258-A” refers to the card version that does not include CWDM lasers.
•“MUX-6258-A CWDM Series” refers to all the card versions that do include CWDM
lasers.
•“MUX-6258-A series” refers to all versions of the card and any available options unless
otherwise indicated.
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses MUX-6258-A series card.
•“PAL” refers to PAL-B unless otherwise stated.
•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
Conventions
The following conventions are used:
•“Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used to provide additional user information.