Wireless Video, Audio, Data Communications Systems for Industrial use in Security and Covert Security and in Motion Picture and Video Production
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Wireless Video-Audio / Time Code Systems
WIRELESS VIDEO-AUDIO TRANSMITTER
Model CVT-1400
Note:  See Model CVT-1500 for same Transmitter with Time Code Module
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Transmitter Features 
bullet Broadcast quality video (RS-250C)
bullet Rugged and light weight Aluminum case for maximum protection 
bullet High quality locking connector for power, audio and time code
bullet 10 User selectable channels; up to 4 may be in operation in the same area
bullet Use with our CVR-1500 Diversity Receiver for maximum reliability in portable applications.
bullet US / Canadian approvals under FCC part 15 & IC RSS-210 (Canada) or higher power for export versions.
bullet Works from a 12 or 24 Volt battery or AC adapter
bullet Great audio quality with both Microphone and Line level inputs available
bullet Microphone input also powers Electret microphones with built in peak audio limiter to prevent overload
bullet Convenient mounting bracket optional
bullet On / Off switch turns on indicator light to check battery and transmitter function 
bullet Removable color coded plastic side panels to distinguish operating frequency used between multiple transmitter and receiver sets 
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TRANSMITTER
Operating Distance
1000 ft (305m) line of sight (US / Canadian version), more or less depending on conditions, antennas used, elevation, etc. Government & Export version will have considerably more range. 

Operating Frequency 
902-928 MHz in 10 user selectable channels. Up to 3 systems may be used in the same area simultaneously.

Transmission Type
FM, Crystal referenced, synthesized phase locked loop.  Frequency controlled by microprocessor. 

Frequency stability (-20 to +70º`C,
                             -4ºF to +131ºF)
± 0.003%
Radiated power 
(US & Canadian version)
50 mVolts / meter @ 3m
Spurious & harmonic response < 40 dBc
Video  System NTSC or PAL
Video level (internally adjustable) 1.0 Volt p-p into 75 Ohms
Impedance 75 Ohms
Video deviation ± 3 MHz  (adjustable from ± 1 to ± 5 MHz)
Antenna US/Canada:  2.5  dBi gain.  Flexible helical type (Rubber Duck)
Audio Modulation Type FM
Maximum deviation  ± 75 kHz
System signal to noise ratio at 75 kHz deviation  65 dBA
Pre & de-emphasis 75µ Second 
Audio Input & Outputs All dB figures referenced to 0 dB = 0.774Vrms
Microphone input level (full gain to minimum gain) -37 dB to  -6 dB for ± 75 kHz deviation
Microphone input impedance 2k Ohms
Power for Electret  microphones (switchable) +9 VDC @ 1mA max.
Line input (full gain to minimum gain) -4 dB to +22 dB for ± 75 kHz deviation
Line input impedance 10k Ohms 
Frequency response at 20 dB below full deviation 40 Hz  to 15 kHz +1, -3 dB ,  60 Hz to 10 kHz ± 1 dB  (may be extended to -3 @ 30kHz.) 
Total harmonic distortion (before limiting) 0.5% at 400 Hz (0.25% typical)
Audio Carrier Offset from Video 6.5 MHz 
Power 12 VDC Nominal. See below for details.
Transmitted power levels, current consumption and maximum voltage
Type of 
Transmitter
Transmitted Power
Levels
Current Consumption / 
Maximum  Voltage
US & Canada version 50mV / m @ 3m 165 mA / 30 V Max
Government & Export version 10 mW 185 mA / 30 V Max
100 mW 265 mA / 30 V Max
600 mW 550 mA / 16 V Max
Mechanical
Size 3.7W x 4.2L x 1.2D in 
(93 x 107 x 31. mm)
With connectors 3.7W x 5.2L x 1.4D in. 
(93 x 131 x 37 mm)
Weight 10 oz  (312 g)
Connectors
Power & Audio Neutrik MiniCon 7 pin
Video IN BNC 75 Ohm
Antenna Reverse polarized TNC 50 Ohm (US/Canada)
BNC 50 Ohm optional on Government/Export models.
Environmental
Operating temperature -20ºC to +60ºC  (-4ºF to +131ºF)
Storage temperature -40ºC to +70ºC (-40ºF to + 158ºF)
Humidity (non-condensing) 90%
S-1410 includes: 1 CVT-1400
1 CVR-1000
Transmitter with antenna and connector
Receiver with power supply, antenna,
connectors, Pelican case and Manual 
S-1415 includes: 1 CVT-1400
1 CVR-1500
Transmitter with antenna and connector
Diversity Receiver with power supply, 
connectors, Pelican case and Manual 
NOTE: Antennas for Diversity Receiver CVR-1500 must be ordered separately.
Approvals: FCC & Industry Canada No licensing required under FCC part 15.249 & IC RSS-210 for standard systems.  Higher power systems Transmitter has four power levels for Government or Export applications.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
 
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