[QuadList] GRASS VALLEY GROUP 3240 proc amp manual needd andinfo on how ...

Wed Dec 14 15:17:28 CST 2011

We had a 940 series proc amp feeding the cable modulator where I worked in 1976.  We had IVC 800 series 1-inch, a Sony top-loading "consumer" UMatic (1600 series?) machine and a newer JVC solenoid activated UMatic.

It did help stabilize the signals a lot, and we only switched it out if the playback was so bad that the sync generator section couldn't lock up to the incoming video.

For the 3/4" machines it was the only way to ride gain and set pedestal and white levels.

I have several on shelves, and I think I have manuals for some/all of the modules I have.  Fortunately, I have cords with the now uncommon Hubbel twist-lock power connector.

Ted.

On Dec 13, 2011, at 1:08 PM, Randy Hall wrote:

> I also don't think it will track a 1/2" deck. I remember from back in those days that the older 940 & 940H procs would track the 1/2' and other slanters better than the 3240. I may have some boards stashed away in my garage somewhere.
> 
> Randy
> K7AGE
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> x GVG 1976-98
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> On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Don Norwood <dwnorwood at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> Ed:
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> Chris can advise you on this for sure, but I don't believe there is any way that the 3240 will work with a 1/2" deck.  They were made for stable sources as far as timing is concerned. 
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> The proc amps that we talked about before were made specifically for helical machines and are different creatures.  Probably the most common were several models made by 3M (Mincom), the P-50 and the P-100.  The P-50 was the simpler of the two and was also later sold by Pesa.  The P-100 was modular and so could be configured as a Proc Amp, a DOC or both, with or without AGC and pulse outputs among other options.
>  
> Don Norwood
> Digitrak Communications, Inc.
> www.digitrakcom.com
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> Subject: Re: [QuadList] GRASS VALLEY GROUP 3240 proc amp manual needd andinfo on how ...
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> I want my 1/2  video tape to look the  best...
> noted someone had talked about proc amps here before..
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> In a message dated 12/12/2011 6:19:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, Chill315 at aol.com writes:
> Ed
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> The quick answer is that you have three different versions that were designed for three different types of installations.
>  
> I will get my books out and look for the exact information but here is the short answer.
>  
> The basic unit is used for any type of situation where a proc amp is used.
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> The one with the external reference is for use in a production / editing room on the output of a switcher to provide a constant sub-carrier to horizontal sync phase relationship.
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> The one with the linearity corrector is designed for use at a transmitter to correct any linearity errors in the transmitter. 
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> What is the application that you intend for the unit?
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> There were also several different types of frames.  So how about a picture of the back and the modules when you get down to deciding what you want to do.
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> Chris Hill
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> In a message dated 12/11/2011 11:46:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, COURYHOUSE at aol.com writes:
> OK Chris here is what it  is...   I was able to get to 3  of the rack units...
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> al thee quick glance  have color lock and synch gen input module and output module
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> ok one adds external references and something in the other power supply slot.
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> the  third has  a linearity corrector and agc plus i think most of the other  boards of the first one.
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> side issue -
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> then i have  some graham black burst racks  that have lot of little   cards in them  I assume  lots of little black burst generators.
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> In a message dated 12/11/2011 9:15:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, COURYHOUSE at aol.com writes:
> ok I will go inventory  the innards... I was amazed I could not  find  manuals online ....GV  has  some good  other  things online  in the way of euip manuals even all the stuff for our ldk  20
> thanks Chris  back inna few... I have  one that is  within reach and I suspect  several that are  still stashed.
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> ed
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> In a message dated 12/11/2011 7:13:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, Chill315 at aol.com writes:
> Ed
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> There are many variations on the theme.  The 3240 is modular system that had a number of options available.  Tell us what boards are in what slots.  I can fill you in on how to make it work.  I  was a GVG sales support engineer for a number of years and am familiar with the product.  I also used them in a number of post suites.  So which modules have you got, etc.
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> Chris Hill
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> In a message dated 12/11/2011 4:09:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, COURYHOUSE at aol.com writes:
> Please - GRASS VALLEY GROUP 3240 proc amp manual needed  and info on how to use for....?
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> Thanks,
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> Ed Sharpe, Archivist for SMECC 
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> Thanks,
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> Ed Sharpe, Archivist for SMECC 
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