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    Installation and Operating Instructions The 1421 Distribution Amplifier provides four independent, wide bandwidth outputs from one video input. The unit is color compatible and also includes a video presence circuit to visually in dicate proper system operation. Part number 800 0 - 085 2 - 01 B0 Model 1421 Distribution Amplifier[...]

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    The software/firmware furnished with this equipment is confidential to and is copyrighted by AMERICAN DYNAMICS. It is not to be copied or di sclosed in any manner without the express written consent of AMERICAN DYNAMICS. The software/firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. Note: Information furnished by AM[...]

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    The installation of this product should by made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not r emove covers (or back). No user - serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with an arrow[...]

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    Table of Contents PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................1 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................1 INST ALLATION ........................................................................[...]

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    DESC RIPTION, FEATURES, and INSTALLATION ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Figure 1 - 1421 Front Panel INSTALLATION Mounting 1421 Distribution Amplifiers are supplied as desk - top units. For rack mounting, 2117 Series rack - mount kits are available . 1421s are quarter - [...]

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    CONNECTIONS and OPERATION _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ 2 Figure 2 - 1421 Rear Panel CONNECTIONS Video Inputs The BNC video input connector located on the back panel is terminated internally in 75 ohms. Therefore, if a video cable is looped through a monitor between the[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage: 1421 – 120VAC, 50/60 Hz 1421X – 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power: 3 watts Mounting: Free standing or quarter - rack mount Size: 1.88” H x 7.2”D x 4.3”W (48 x 183 x 109 mm) W eight: 1 lb (0.5 Kg) Part number 8000 - 0852 - 01 B0 Designed and built by AMERICAN DYNAMICS[...]