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Model 1476-C SuperQuad HR Installation and Operating Instructions[...]
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Table of Contents Page Table of Content ......................................................................... 2 System Description ..................................................................... 3 Features ................................................................................ 3 Installation . ....................................[...]
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AD1476 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Figure 1 - AD 1476 SuperQuad HR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The AD1476 SuperQuad HR combines a high-resolution quad display, a multi -function video switcher, and a VCR quad playback expander with a microprocessor control unit in a single rack/tabletop enclosure. The VCR playback functions provide jitter -free expanded pictures fro[...]
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INSTALLATION and INTERNAL SETUP AD1476 INSTALLATION This installation should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes. Safeguards must be taken to avoid unintentional operation by employees and maintenance personnel working about the premises, by falling objects, by customers, by building vibration, and by simila[...]
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AD1476 CONNECTIONS Figure 3 - AD 1476 Rear Panel CONNECTIONS All connections are made on the rear panel of the AD1476, shown in Figure 3 above. Typical connections of the AD 1476 are shown in the Appendix. Video Cabling Use a good grade of 75 -ohm coax ial cable such as Belden 8241 or equivalent with BNC connectors for all video signals. VCR Input [...]
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CONNECTIONS AD1476 Video Inputs Four pairs of BNC connectors (1 -5, 3 -7, 2 -6, 4 -8), located on the rear panel, are used for video inputs to the SuperQuad (see Figure 3, page 3). All video inputs must be RS -170 standard, 2:1 interlaced, composite video signals. The camera video connected to a particular BNC is automatically assigned to the corre[...]
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AD1476 CONNECTIONS Video Outputs Two Video Out BNCs, labeled CALL and QUAD, are used for video outputs to monitors, VCRs, etc. Each output must be terminated in 75 ohms at the end of the cable run. The SuperQuad HR can be used with one or two monitors. If only one monitor is used, connect it to the CALL output; this permits the display of either th[...]
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AD1476 Figure 11 - AD 1476 Front Panel FRONT PANEL CONTROLS All operator controls for the SuperQuad are located on the front panel, see Figure 11, above. ON/OFF Rocker Switch This switch turns power on and off to the SuperQuad HR. Push 1 for power ON; a red marker will appear on the top of the switch indicating that power is ap[...]
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AD1476 GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION OPERATION with 1 - 4 Cameras The SuperQuad HR system can be used with one or two monitors. If only one monitor is used, it should be connected to the CALL Monitor output. The CALL Monitor displays either: • A Call Sequence, defined at setup (page 10), of full -screen camera pictures with or without the d[...]
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VCR PLAYBACK and SETUP PROGRAMMING AD1476 VCR PLAYBACK In playback operation, the SuperQuad is used with a Video Cassette Recorder and one or two monitors. The video input from a VCR Quad recording is first displayed on the monitor connected to the CALL output. This monitor can also display any selected quadrant of the VCR recording expanded to ful[...]
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AD1476 SETUP PROGRAMMING Entering a Password Number If password is enabled, the Password menu is displayed first to prevent unauthorized access to the programming menus. A password consists of four digits selected from eight numbers. (1 through 8) which are displayed along the bottom of the screen. As shipped, the Password number is 8888. Figure 15[...]
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SETUP PROGRAMMING AD1476 CALL SEQUENCE The Call Sequence menu permits setting the dwell time for cameras included in the RUN sequence on the CALL Monitor. The menu display shows a table of all cameras and associated dwell times. The information is arranged in columns, with camera numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7 in the first column, associated dwell times in[...]
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AD1476 SETUP PROGRAMMING TITLES The Titles menu permits the entry of separate titles for each Video Input. Figure 19 - Titles Menu To enter on -screen titles for Video Inputs 1 through 8, select the CAMERA INPUT entry using the up or down arrow pushbuttons to position the cursor at the desired camera title. Using the left/right arrow pushbuttons, p[...]
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SETUP PROGRAMMING AD1476 TIME & DATE The time and date can be displayed on the video monitors. This menu is used to set the format and values of time and date. Figure 21 - Time & Date Menu DATE FORMAT : Defines US or European date format. When this value is changed, the format of the date in the line below changes to match the new format. U[...]
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AD1476 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL One or more SuperQuads may be controlled via RS -232 lines from an AD1475RT keyboard, terminal, or computer using standard, uppercase ASCII codes. The ASCII command codes for the SuperQuad functions are listed in the table below. Function ASCII Code Connect/Login to SuperQuad(s) L ID# Disconnect L A CALL Camera [...]