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Crestron Introduces HD-CATV Distribution System

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Crestron introduces the first 12-zone bidirectional CATV distribution amplifier featuring individual gain and tilt adjustment for each output.

The MediaManifold MM-DS-12 integrates all of the elements of a complete pro head-end into a single compact module, replacing the numerous splitters, combiners, amplifiers, and cables that make up a typical distribution system. MediaManifold delivers high power and headroom, low noise and distortion, and drives signals up to 300 feet providing performance for distributing both analog and digital cable TV signals. Setting proper gain and tilt levels are easy using the built-in automatic calibration, or the optional handheld cable analyzer.

Today's High Def digital cable systems need high quality signals to function properly. A poor digital signal results in pixelation, freezing, and even complete loss of picture. Tuning traditional HD distribution systems present the challenge of selecting a single gain and tilt level for all signals, regardless of cable length, resulting in under and over modulated signals throughout the home.
The Crestron MediaManifold is designed to set levels individually for each RG6 coaxial homerun - up to 300 feet - to ensure a clean, full-bandwidth signal at every TV throughout the home.

Designing and installing a high-performance video distribution system is easy with MediaManifold. Instead of several separate amplifiers and splitters, the MM-DS-12 is a single, compact surface-mount module. In addition to its 12 independent outputs, an additional output is provided for cable modem and digital phone, and an external modulator can also be connected to enable signals from security cameras and other video sources to be combined and distributed along with the main cable TV channels.

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