| Video — MLS analog inputs |
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Gain |
Unity |
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Bandwidth |
350 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded |
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Differential phase error |
1° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz |
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Differential gain error |
1% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz |
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Crosstalk |
-68 dB @ 10 MHz, -39 dB @ 100 MHz |
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Switching speed |
<100 ms (max.) |
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Skew compensation |
Up to 62 ns (adjustable) |
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| Video — MLS digital inputs |
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Maximum data rate |
6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per color) |
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Maximum pixel clock |
225 MHz |
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Resolution range |
Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz |
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Formats |
RGB and YCbCr digital video |
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Standards |
DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3 |
| NOTE |
*Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input/output. | |
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| Video input and loop-through MLS |
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Number/signal type |
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Analog |
3 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video input 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs loop-through 1 analog proprietary signal from an Extron MTP transmitter |
| NOTE |
The switcher does not accept or pass RS-232 serial signals from an MTP transmitter on the MTP inputs. | |
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Digital video |
4 HDMI (or DVI*) digital video |
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Connectors |
4 female 15-pin HD: 3 for input, 1 for buffered loop-through 1 female RJ-45 for MTP input 4 female HDMI |
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Nominal level |
1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video 0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video |
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Minimum/maximum levels |
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RGB |
Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
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S-video, composite video |
Analog: 0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset |
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Impedance |
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Analog inputs |
75 ohms |
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Horizontal frequency |
15 kHz to 145 kHz |
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Vertical frequency |
30 Hz to 170 Hz |
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Resolution range |
Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz |
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Return loss |
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RGB |
<-40 dB @ 5 MHz |
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S-video, composite video |
<-30 dB @ 5 MHz |
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DC offset (max. allowable) |
1.5 V |
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| Video output — MLS |
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Number/signal type |
3 proprietary signals for an Extron MTP receiver: 1 analog, 2 digital |
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Connectors |
3 female RJ-45 for CAT 5/5e/6 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) or STP (shielded twisted pair) cables connecting the MLS 608 D to an MTP receiver |
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Maximum resolution |
1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz (for digital output) |
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Return loss |
<-30 dB @ 5 MHz |
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DC offset |
±35 mV with input at 0 offset |
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| Sync — MLS |
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Input/output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video |
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Standards |
TTL (RGB), NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM |
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Input level |
2.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p |
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Output level |
5.0 Vp-p |
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Input impedance |
510 ohms |
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Output impedance |
110 ohms |
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Max. propagation delay |
30 ns |
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Max. rise/fall time |
4 ns |
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Polarity |
Positive or negative, follows input |
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| Audio — MLS |
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Gain |
Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB |
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Frequency response, nonamplifier models |
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Lineout |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
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Frequency response, amplifier models |
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Power amp (MA model) |
80 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output (11 Vrms) |
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Power amp (SA model) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output, 8 ohm load |
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Lineout |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
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THD + Noise |
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Power amp (amplifier models only) |
0.1% @ 1 kHz, -3 dB |
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Lineout |
0.01% @ 1 kHz at nominal level |
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S/N at max. power output or line level output (unweighted) |
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Power amp (amplifier models only) |
>90 dB at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohm load |
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Lineout |
>105 dB, balanced |
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Crosstalk |
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Power amp (amplifier models only) |
<-70 dB @ 1 kHz |
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Lineout |
<-90 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded |
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Stereo channel separation |
>96 dB @ 1 kHz |
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CMRR |
>70 dB @ 1 Hz |
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Volume range |
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Program volume |
-100 dB to 0 dB (in 0.1 dB steps) |
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Mic volume |
-100 dB to +12 dB (in 0.1 dB steps) |
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| Audio input — MLS |
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Number/signal type |
7 stereo, balanced/unbalanced (inputs 1-3, 5-8) 2 mono, balanced/unbalanced (mic/line level inputs) 1 proprietary analog signal (mono, balanced/unbalanced, from MTP input 4) |
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Connectors |
(7) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole (inputs 1-3, 5-8) (2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole 1 female RJ-45 connector (shared with video signals from MTP) |
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Impedance |
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Mic/line input |
>2.5k ohms unbalanced, >5.0k ohms balanced |
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All other inputs |
>11.5k ohms unbalanced, 22k ohms balanced, DC coupled |
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Nominal level |
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Mic/line input |
Mic level, -60 dBV (1 mVrms) when mic gain is set to +40 dB |
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All other inputs |
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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Maximum level |
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Mic/line input |
+21 dBu when Mic gain is set to 0 dB |
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All other inputs |
+24 dBu when input gain is set to -3 dB |
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Input gain adjustment |
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Mic/line input |
-18 dB to +80 dB, adjustable per input |
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All other inputs |
-18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input |
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Mic phantom power |
+48 VDC (can be switched on or off) |
| NOTE |
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu. | |
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| Audio output — line level (all models) — MLS |
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Number/signal type |
2 stereo or dual mono, balanced/unbalanced (fixed or variable, selectable) 1 dual mono, balanced/unbalanced (fixed or variable, selectable), via MTP |
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Connectors |
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole |
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Impedance |
50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced |
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Gain error |
±0.2 dB channel to channel |
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Nominal level |
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) |
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Maximum level (Hi-Z) |
>+21 dBu, balanced; >+15 dBu, unbalanced |
| NOTE |
Unbalanced wired outputs have -6 dB gain. Balanced outputs result in a 0 dB gain. | |
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| Audio output — power amplifier (amplifier models only) — MLS |
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Number/signal type |
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MA model |
1 mono, 70 V line |
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SA model |
1 stereo (default) or 2 mono, 2 channels total |
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Connector |
(1) 5 mm screw lock captive screw connector, 4 pole |
| NOTE |
These connectors accept wires of 22 AWG to 12 AWG. | |
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Load impedance |
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MA model |
123 ohms minimum |
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SA model |
4 or 8 ohms |
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Amplifier type |
Class D |
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Output power |
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MA model |
40 watts (rms), 70 V, 1 watt tolerance, 1 kHz, 1% THD |
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SA model |
20 watts (rms) per channel, 1 watt tolerance; 4 or 8 ohms; 1 kHz; 1% THD |
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Frequency response |
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Power amp (MA model) |
80 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output (11 Vrms) |
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Power amp (SA model) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB to +1 dB @ 1 watt output, 8 ohm load |
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Damping factor |
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MA model |
>75 (123 ohm load) |
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SA model |
>75 @ 8 ohms |
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| Control/remote — switcher — MLS |
| NOTE |
The front panel USB port and rear panel RS-232 port are independent of each other and can be used at the same time. | |
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Serial control port |
1 bidirectional RS-232: 1 rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (only 3 poles are used) |
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Baud rate and protocol |
38400, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control |
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Serial control pin configuration |
1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = neutral/GND, 5 = +12 VDC |
| NOTE |
The +12 VDC and ground pins can be used to power a MediaLink? Controller. | |
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USB control ports |
1 front panel female mini USB B |
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USB standards |
USB 2.0, low speed |
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Program control |
Extron DSP Configurator software for Windows? Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through) — MLS |
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Serial control port input |
Bidirectional RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles) |
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Serial control port output |
1 set of proprietary signals on a female RJ-45 jack |
| NOTE |
Protocol is mirrored between the MLS 608 and the MTP receiver. | |
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Serial control pin configuration |
Captive screw connector: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = n/a, 5 = n/a |
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| General — MLS |
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Power |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 50 watts, internal |
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Temperature/humidity |
Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +111 °F (0 to +43.9 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
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Cooling |
Convection, vents on sides and top |
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Thermal dissipation, full load |
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115 VAC, 60 Hz |
TBD |
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240 VAC, 50 Hz |
TBD |
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Rack mount |
Yes, with included brackets |
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Enclosure type |
Metal |
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Enclosure dimensions |
3.5" H x 17.5" W x 12.0" D (2U high, full rack wide) (8.9 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 30.5 cm D) (Depth excludes connectors, knob, and buttons. Width excludes rack ears.) |
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Product weight |
7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
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Shipping weight |
11 lbs (5 kg) |
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DIM weight |
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USA/Canada |
12 lbs (6 kg) |
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International |
12 lbs (6 kg) |
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Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
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Regulatory compliance |
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Safety |
CE, c-UL, UL |
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Compliances |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
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Environmental |
Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE |
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Accessibility |
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) |
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MTBF |
30,000 hours |
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Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |
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| Video — MTP/HDMI U R |
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MTP input |
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Gain |
Unity |
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Maximum resolution |
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Analog |
Up to 2048x1080 or 1080p at 60 Hz |
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Signal transmission distance, analog |

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HDMI digital input |
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Maximum data rate |
4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color) |
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Maximum pixel clock |
165 MHz |
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Maximum resolution |
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Digital |
Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p at 60 Hz |
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Signal transmission distance, digital |

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| NOTE |
The transmission distance varies greatly depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system. | |
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Formats |
RGB and YCbCr digital video |
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Standards |
DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.2 |
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| Video input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Number/signal type |
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Analog inputs |
1 set of proprietary analog signals |
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HDMI digital input |
1 set of proprietary digital signals |
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Connectors |
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MTP input |
1 female RJ-45 |
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HDMI digital input |
2 female RJ-45 |
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| Video output — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Number/signal type |
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Analog output |
1 RGBHV, RGBS, component video (bi-level and tri-level), S-video, composite video (follows input type) |
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HDMI digital output |
1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*) |
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Connectors |
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Analog output |
1 female 15-pin HD for RGB 3 female BNC for Y, R-Y, B-Y 1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video (Y/C) 1 female BNC for composite video |
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HDMI digital output |
1 female HDMI type A |
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Nominal levels |
Analog outputs: 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video 0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video |
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Minimum/maximum level |
Analog outputs: 0.8 V to 1.2 Vp-p |
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Impedance |
Analog outputs: 75 ohms (during video output only) |
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Return loss |
Analog outputs: <-30 dB @ 5 MHz (during video output only) |
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DC offset |
Analog outputs: <±20 mV with input at 0 offset |
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| Sync — analog outputs — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, Component video (bi- or tri-level) |
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Standards |
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM |
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Output level |
4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated |
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Output impedance |
87 ohms (24 mA) |
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Polarity |
Positive or negative (selectable) |
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| Audio — from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Gain |
Unbalanced output: 0dB; balanced output +6 dB |
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Frequency response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB |
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THD + Noise |
0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level |
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S/N |
>70 dB at maximum output (unweighted) |
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| Audio input — from MTP input, MTP/HDMI U R — see MLS 608 D's audio output specifications |
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Number/signal type |
1 set of proprietary analog signals |
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Connectors |
1 female RJ-45 |
| NOTE |
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV = 2 dBu | |
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| Audio output — from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Number/signal type |
2 mono, balanced/unbalanced |
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Connectors |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole |
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Impedance |
50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced |
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Gain error |
±1 dB channel to channel |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through) — from HDMI input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Serial control port input/output |
RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw connector |
| NOTE |
The serial communications link of a MTP/HDMI U R is bidirectional. | |
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Serial control pin configuration |
Captive screw connectors: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
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| Control/remote — external device (pass-through, unidirectional or bidirectional) from MTP input — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Serial control port input/output |
RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 5 pole captive screw connector (3 poles are used) |
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Baud rates |
Up to 38400 bps at up to 600' (183 m) (Higher data rates and distances are possible. Performance varies based on baud rate and cable length.) |
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Protocol |
Data bits = 5 - 8 Stop bits = 1 or 2 Parity = odd, even, none Flow control = XON, XOFF, none |
| NOTE |
Protocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver. | |
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Serial control pin configuration |
Captive screw connector: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
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| General — MTP/HDMI U R |
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Recommended cable type |
Shielded or unshielded |
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MTP input |
CAT 5/5e/6 |
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HDMI digital input |
CAT 5/5e/6, Extron DTP26 |
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External power supply |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated |
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Power input requirements |
12 VDC, 0.8 A |
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Temperature/humidity |
Storage: -40 to +158°F (-40 to 70°C)/10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122°F (0 to +50°C)/10% to 90%, noncondensing |
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Cooling |
Convention, no vents |
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Thermal dissipation |
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115 VAC, 60 Hz |
16.7 BTU/hr |
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240 VAC, 50 Hz |
18.1 BTU/hr |
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Mounting |
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Rack mount |
Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf |
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Furniture mount |
Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit |
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Pole mount |
Yes, with optional projector mounting kit |
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Enclosure type |
Metal |
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Enclosure dimensions |
1.7" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D (half rack wide) (4.3 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D) (Depth excludes connectors.) |
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Product weight |
0.8 lbs (0.4 kg) |
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Shipping weight |
2 lbs (1 kg) |
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Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
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Regulatory compliance |
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Safety |
CE, c-UL, UL UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding the power supply. |
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EMI/EMC |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
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MTBF |
30,000 hours |
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Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |
| NOTE |
All nominal levels are at ±10%. | |
| NOTE |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
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