Grass Valley Digital Wireless Triax Camera System User Manual

User’s Guide

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version 9

Digital Wireless Triax camera system v1

For SD cameras

Declaration of Conformity

We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the LDK 5450, LDK 5451, LDK 4450, LDK 4452, LDK4453 and LDK4454 is in compliance with the following standards:

EN60950 : Safety EN301489-3 : EMC for Radio Devices ETS 300 220 : Radio ETS 300 440 : Radio

following the provisions of:

RTT&E Directive 1999/5/CE

We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the remainder of the equipment used in this product is in compliance with the following standards:

EN60065 : Safety EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity)

following the provisions of:

a. the Safety Directives 73/23//EEC and 93/68/EEC b. the EMC Directives 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC

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Contents

User’s Guide

Digital Wireless Triax Camera System

Safety Summary ........................................................... 4

Cautions and Warnings............................................... 4

Cathode ray tubes ....................................................... 5

Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung) .................................... 6

Warn- und Gefahrenhinweise ..................................... 6

Elektronenstrahlröhren ............................................... 7

Technology ...................................................................... 8

Features .......................................................................... 8

Configuration .................................................................. 9

Setting up the camera adapter................................... 10

Wireless camera adapter ............................................ 10

Exchanging the Video Frequency Module .................. 10

Exchanging the RF Data Module ................................ 11

Attaching the adapter to the camera ......................... 12

Attaching antennas to the adapter ............................ 13

Camera power supply................................................ 14

Viewfinder battery indicator ...................................... 14

Menu setup............................................................... 14

Selecting the video frequency channel ....................... 14

Selecting the data frequency channel ........................ 14

Selecting the camera number .................................... 14

Frequency table for Video modules:........................... 15

Frequency table for Data modules: ............................ 15

AMU indicators ............................................................. 18

Setting up the AMU ..................................................... 19

AMU and antenna positioning .................................. 19

AMU identification number....................................... 20

Video frequency selection.......................................... 20

Data frequency selection ........................................... 20

WCU Controls and indicators ....................................... 22

WCU Controls.. .............................................................. 23

Setting up the WCU ..................................................... 23

WCU connections...................................................... 23

Set the video frequency channel ................................23

Set the data frequency channel ................................. 23

Set the camera number ............................................. 23

WCU menu settings .................................................. 24

Signalling inputs ....................................................... 24

Audio ............................................................................. 25

Audio settings........................................................... 25

Intercom ........................................................................ 26

Camera menu setup .................................................. 26

Rear controls ............................................................. 26

Intercom settings on WCU ........................................ 26

WCA connectors ........................................................... 27

AMU Connectors........................................................... 30

WCU Connectors ........................................................... 32

Specifications ................................................................ 39

Wireless adapter unit ................................................ 39

RF receiver units......................................................... 40

RF data emitter unit ................................................... 40

Antenna management unit (AMU) ............................ 41

Wireless control unit (WCU)....................................... 41

Type numbers ............................................................... 42

Accessories ................................................................ 42

Type numbers ............................................................... 43

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Safety Summary

This informaton is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.

The installation, maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care.

Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged to become familiar with First Aid theory and practises.

During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed.

Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, the proper functioning of the protective earth lead of the installation needs to be verified.

Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage.

This product has been designed and tested according to EN60950.

ATTENTION

The radio frequency channels used by this equipment may be constrained or restricted by law in the country where you are operating this equipment. Check before using this equipment that all applicable licenses or authorizations have been obtained.

Any modifications shall void the warrantee and could make the user liable for any disturbances caused by the modified equipment.

NSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY

QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY

MANUFACTURER.

THE

THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGES PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE

DANGEROUS

. PERSONNEL MUST AT ALL TIMES FOLLOW THE SAFETY

REGULATIONS

ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE REMOVING COVERS OR PANELS.

ALWAYS DISCHARGE HIGH VOLTAGE POINTS BEFORE SERVICING.

NEVER MAKE INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS, PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR

WHEN ALONE OR WHEN FATIGUED.

SERVICE

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ENSURE THAT THE POWER IS

DISCONNECTED

MOUNT EQUIPMENT SO THAT POWER LEAD CAN BE ACCESSED TO

DISCONNECT

POWER.

THE POWER LEAD OF THE WCU MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO A

SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH.

POWER

ANY INTERRUPTION OF THE PROTECTION CONDUCTOR INSIDE OR

THE APPARATUS, OR DISCONNECTION OF THE PROTECTIVE

OUTSIDE

TERMINAL, IS LIKELY TO MAKE THE APPARATUS DANGEROUS.

EARTH

NTENTIONAL INTERRUPTION IS PROHIBITED.

USE ONLY FUSES OF THE TYPE AND RATING SPECIFIED.

USE ONLY THE ANTENNAS SUPPLIED. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA

ANTENNAS. SWITCH OFF POWER TO THE UNITS BEFORE

WITHOUT

DETACHING

ANTENNAS.

CAUTIONS

To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the

product correctly.

Connect the product only to a power source with

the specified voltage rating.

Never connect an analog triax system to a digital

Cautions and Warnings

When performing service, be sure to read and comply with the

triax system.

warning and caution notices appearing in the manuals.

Do not allow system ground currents to exceed

Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel. Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to

1.5A in the outer shield of the triax cable or 0.2A in other cable shields.

prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property.

Do not short circuit the inner and outer shields of

the triax cable.

WARNINGS

O NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT.

Always switch off the camera before changing the battery or changing the power supply.

DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AREAS WHERE IT MAY ENDANGER

SUCH AS HOSPITALS OR AIRPORTS.

SAFETY

Any cables connected to the camera must be less than 3m to avoid interference.

THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIO FREQUENCIES.

NSTALLATION MUST CONFROM TO THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS

MANUAL

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Summary of cautions used in this manual:

Caution

Always disconnect from the power supply before

opening the adapter.

Connection panel position in the rack should ensure that the plug and power cord are within easy reach for switching off purposes.

Be extremely careful with the connectors between

the camera head and the adapter. Do not allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector. Follow these steps in the order given. Tightening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera. Loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera.

Never supply power to an adapter without first

ensuring that the antennas are attached.

Use only the antennas supplied.

Switch off the power to the units before

detaching the antennas.

The input voltage to the camera must stay

between +11Vdc and +17 Vdc.

Disconnect the power to the WCU before

opening the AMU.

Mains Lead Wiring for UK Users

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL

BROWN - LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

• The wire coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal on the plug marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol

or coloured

GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.

• The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

• The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - if you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.

Cathode ray tubes

Components marked on the circuit diagram are critical for safety and include those specified to comply with X-ray emission standards for units using cathode ray tubes and those specified for compliance with various regulations regarding spurious radiation emission.

When servicing units that use cathode ray tubes (CRTs), the cathode ray tubes themselves, the high voltage circuits and related circuits are specifically chosen so that they comply with recognized codes pertaining to X-ray emission.

Consequently, when servicing, replace the cathode ray tubes and other parts with specified parts only. Do not attempt to modify these circuits as any unauthorized modification can increase the high voltage value and cause X-ray emission from the cathode ray tube. Handle the cathode ray tube only when wearing shatterproof goggles and after discharging the high voltage completely.

Symbol Colour Explanation

Red High voltage terminal at which a

voltage, with respect to an other terminal, exists or may be adjusted to 1000V or more.

Yellow/Black Live part.

Yellow/Black This marking indicates that the

operator must refer to an explanation in the Instruction Manual, or that a specific component must be replaced by the component specified in the documentation for safety reasons.

White/Black Protective earth (ground)

terminal.

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Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung)

TDiese Informationen sind als Leitfaden für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal gedacht, das die Gefahren beim Umgang mit potenziell gefährlicher elektrischer/elektronischer Ausrüstung kennt. Es handelt sich dabei nicht um eine vollständige Zusammenstellung aller Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die beim Gebrauch dieser oder anderer elektronischer Geräte zu beachten sind.

Die Montage, Wartung und Instandsetzung dieser Ausrüstung ist mit Risiken für Personal und Ausrüstung verbunden und darf nur von qualifiziertem Personal vorgenommen werden, wobei mit der nötigen Sorgfalt vorzugehen ist.

Mit der Montage, Bedienung, Instandhaltung oder Instandsetzung dieser Ausrüstung betrauten Personen wird dringend geraten, sich mit der Theorie und Praxis der Ersten Hilfe vertraut zu machen.

Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheits- und Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden.

Vor dem Anschluss der Ausrüstung an die Stromversorgung der Anlage muss überprüft werden, ob der Schutzleiter intakt ist.

Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist, muss das Gerät außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden. Dann muss der zuständige Kundendienst benachrichtigt werden. Eine Beeinträchtigung der Sicherheit ist zum Beispiel dann wahrscheinlich, wenn das Gerät nicht wie vorgesehen funktioniert oder einen sichtbaren Schaden aufweist.

Dieses Produkt wurde nach EN60950 entwickelt und geprüft.

WICHTIG!

Die für diese Ausrüstung verwendeten Funkfrequenzkanäle können in dem Land, in dem diese Ausrüstung betrieben wird, gesetzlichen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Prüfen Sie vor dem Einsatz dieser Ausrüstung nach, ob alle relevanten Zulassungen bzw. Genehmigungen vorliegen.

Änderungen haben zur Folge, dass die Garantie ungültig wird und der Benutzer für etwaige durch die veränderte Ausrüstung verursachte Störungen haftbar gemacht werden könnte.

Warn- und Gefahrenhinweise

Bei der Durchführung von Servicearbeiten sind die mit "Achtung" und "Vorsicht" gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise in den Handbüchern zu lesen und zu beachten. Mit "Vorsicht" wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen, die korrekte Arbeits- oder Verfahrensweisen erfordert, um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern. Mit "Achtung" werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet, die zu befolgen sind, um eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw. von Eigentum zu verhindern.

VORSICHT!

AN DIESER AUSRÜSTUNG DÜRFEN KEINE

ÄNDERUNGEN VORGENOMMEN WERDEN.

DIESE AUSRÜSTUNG DARF NICHT IN BEREICHEN EINGESETZT WERDEN, IN DENEN SIE DIE SICHERHEIT GEFÄHRDEN KÖNNTE (Z.B. KRANKENHÄUSER ODER

FLUGHÄFEN).

DIESE AUSRÜSTUNG ERZEUGT ELEKTROMAGNETISCHE

FUNKFREQUENZEN. DIE MONTAGE MUSS GEMÄSS

DEN ANWEISUNGEN IN DIESEM HANDBUCH

ERFOLGEN.

DIESE INFORMATIONEN VOR DER MONTAGE ODER

WARTUNG/INSTANDSETZUNG DIESER AUSRÜSTUNG

GENAU DURCHLESEN

DIE MONTAGE DIESER AUSRÜSTUNG DARF NUR VON

FACHPERSONAL VORGENOMMEN WERDEN.

ES DARF NUR DAS VOM HERSTELLER EMPFOHLENE

ZUBEHÖR VERWENDET WERDEN.

DIE STROMSTÄRKE UND SPANNUNGEN IN DIESER

AUSRÜSTUNG SIND GEFÄHRLICH. DIE

SICHERHEITSVORSCHRIFTEN SIND VOM PERSONAL

STETS EINZUHALTEN.

VOR DEM ABNEHMEN VON ABDECKUNGEN ODER

VERKLEIDUNGEN IST STETS DIE STROMZUFUHR

ABZUSCHALTEN.

VOR DER AUSFÜHRUNG VON WARTUNGS-/

INSTANDSETZUNGSARBEITEN SIND

HOCHSPANNUNGSPUNKTE STETS ELEKTRISCH ZU

ENTLADEN.

NEHMEN SIE NIE INTERNE EINSTELLUNGEN VOR UND

FÜHREN SIE NIE WARTUNGS- ODER

INSTANDSETZUNGSARBEITEN AUS, WENN SIE ALLEIN

ODER ERMÜDET SIND.

BEI EINTRETEN EINES NOTFALLS UNBEDINGT DIE

STROMZUFUHR ABSCHALTEN.

AUSRÜSTUNG SO MONTIEREN, DASS DAS NETZKABEL

ZUM ABSCHALTEN DER STROMZUFUHR ZUGÄNGLICH

IST.

DAS NETZKABEL DES WCU MUSS IMMER AN EINE

NETZDOSE MIT EINER SCHUTZERDUNG

ANGESCHLOSSEN WERDEN.

JEDE UNTERBRECHUNG DES SCHUTZLEITERS

INNERHALB ODER AUSSERHALB DES GERÄTS ODER

TRENNUNG DER SCHUTZLEITER-ANSCHLUSSKLEMME

KÖNNTE DAS GERÄT GEFÄHRLICH MACHEN. EINE

ABSICHTLICHE UNTERBRECHUNG IST UNTERSAGT.

ES DÜRFEN NUR SICHERUNGEN DES

VORGESCHRIEBENEN TYPS UND NENNWERTS

VERWENDET WERDEN.

ES DÜFREN NUR DIE MITGELIEFERTEN ANTENNEN

VERWENDET WERDEN. DIE KAMERA DARF NICHT

OHNE ANTENNEN BETRIEBEN WERDEN. VOR DEM

ANTENNEN-ABBAU MUSS DIE STROMZUFUHR ZU DEN

GERÄTEN ABGESCHALTET WERDEN.

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ACHTUNG!

Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist

das Produkt korrekt zu belüften.

Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der

vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung angeschlossen werden.

Niemals ein analoges Triax-System an ein digitales

Triax-System anschließen.

System-Erdströme dürfen 1,5 A in der äußeren

Abschirmung des Triax-Kabels bzw. 0,2 A in anderen Kabelschirmen nicht übersteigen.

Die innere und äußere Abschirmung des Triax-

Kabels nicht kurzschließen.

Die Kamera vor dem Wechsel der Batterie oder dem Wechsel der Stromversorgung immer ausschalten.

Alle an die Kamera angeschlossenen Kabel müssen weniger als 3 m lang sein, um Störungen zu vermeiden.

Zusammenstellung von in diesem Handbuch verwendeten Warnhinweisen:

Achtung!

Immer von der Netzversorgung trennen, bevor der Adapter geöffnet wird.

Die Eingangsspannung darf nie +17 VDC überschreiten.

Vor dem Öffnen des AMU muss die Stromzufuhr zum WCU abgeschaltet werden

Netzkabel für Betreiber in Großbritannien

Die Leitungen im Netzkabel sind mit den folgenden Kennfarben markiert: GRÜN UND GELB - ERDE BLAU - NEUTRAL BRAUN - STROMFÜHREND Möglicherweise stimmen die Farben der Leitungen im Netzkabel dieses Geräts nicht mit den Farbmarkierungen der Anschlussklemmen in der Steckdose überein. Dann ist wie folgt zu verfahren:

Die GRÜN-GELB markierte Leitung muss an der Klemme

der Steckdose angeschlossen werden, die mit dem Buchstaben E oder dem Erdungszeichen gekennzeichnet oder GRÜN oder GRÜN-GELB markiert ist.

Die BRAUN markierte Leitung muss an die Klemme

angeschlossen werden, die mit dem Buchstaben L gekennzeichnet oder ROT markiert ist.

Die BLAU markierte Leitung muss an die Klemme

angeschlossen werden, die mit dem Buchstaben N

gekennzeichnet oder SCHWARZ markiert ist. Sorgen Sie dafür, dass Ihre Ausrüstung korrekt angeschlossen ist - fragen Sie im Zweifelsfall

einen

Elektrofachmann um Rat.

Stecker zwischen Kamerakopf und Adapter mit äußerster Vorsicht handhaben. Darauf achten, dass die Steckerstifte nicht durch die Führungsstifte beschädigt werden.

Diese Schritte in der angegebenen Reihenfolge ausführen.

Das Anziehen der Schrauben in der falschen Reihenfolge kann zu mechanischen Schäden an der Kamera führen.

Das Lösen der Schrauben in der falschen Reihenfolge kann zu mechanischen Schäden an der Kamera führen.

Niemals einem Adapter Strom zuführen, ohne sich zuerst zu vergewissern, dass die Antennen angebracht sind.

Es dürfen nur die mitgelieferten Antennen verwendet werden.

Vor dem Abnehmen der Antennen muss die Stromzufuhr zu den Geräten abgeschaltet werden.

Elektronenstrahlröhren

Auf dem Schaltplan mit [SYMBOL] gekennzeichnete Komponenten sind sicherheitskritisch und schließen diejenigen Komponenten ein, die so spezifiziert sind, dass Röntgenstrahlenemissionsnormen für Geräte mit Elektronenstrahlröhren erfüllt werden, sowie diejenigen, die so spezifiziert sind, dass verschiedene Vorschriften zu Störstrahlungsemissionen erfüllt werden.

Bei der Wartung/Instandsetzung von Geräten mit Elektronenstrahlröhren ist zu beachten, dass die Elektronenstrahlröhren selbst, die Hochspannungskreise und damit verbundene Stromkreise eigens so ausgewählt werden, dass anerkannte Normen bezüglich Röntgenstrahlenemissionen erfüllt werden. Folglich dürfen bei der Wartung/Instandsetzung die Elektronenstrahlröhren und sonstigen Teile nur durch spezifizierte Teile ersetzt werden. Es darf nicht versucht werden, Änderungen an diesen Stromkreisen vorzunehmen, da jede unbefugte Änderung zu einer Erhöhung des Hochspannungswerts führen und Röntgenstrahlenemissionen aus der Elektronenstrahlröhre hervorrufen kann. Beim Hantieren mit der Elektronenstrahlröhre muss eine splittersichere Schutzbrille getragen werden; vor dem Hantieren mit der Elektronenstrahlröhre muss die Hochspannung vollständig entladen werden.

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Technology

Features

This wireless system combines with an LDK camera head to form a Digital Wireless Triax Camera System. The highperformance digital transmission means that the system is omnidirectional with no adverse effects from multi-path reflections.

The Digital Wireless Triax Camera System integrates perfectly into your existing set-up. It is a flexible camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an OB environment. The bidirectional data transmission lets the wireless camera communicate with LDK camera control systems easily—just like a fixed-position LDK triax camera. The ability to genlock the wireless camera, without a separate frame store unit, ensures that the system can operate alongside other cameras without timing problems.

The system uses a unique digital 4:2:2, 10-bit, end-to-end signal using wavelet compression and DVB-T COFDM transmission technology. This provides high-quality, reliable pictures with very low latency. The extremely low latency means that shots integrate seamlessly into the overall production workflow with imperceptible video-to-audio lag. No digital block effects are visible as with low bit-rate MPEG transmission. Compression is intra-field, so all fields have the same quality and there is no GOP (groups of pictures).

The received signal in a COFDM system can be improved by multi-path reflections. To get the best benefits from reflections the receiving set is equipped with a three antenna diversity system. A set of three RF receivers is used to get the best benefits of receiving COFDM signals via different reflection paths (diversity principle). These down convert the RF signal to VHF bands. The Antenna Management Unit selects automatically between the receiving antennas without any break in the RF link. Both transmitting and receiving antenna are omnidirectional, so there’s no need for alignment or tracking.

To extend the receiving area a second receiving set can be attached to the Wireless Control Unit (WCU). The WCU selects automatically between the two receiving sets without a picture break (roaming).

• Digital 10-bit 4:2:2 picture quality; close to wired Triax cameras.

• Integrated Genlock as with wired Triax cameras; no frame store needed.

• Perfectly clean frozen picture in the case of interrupted video connection.

• Full camera control as with wired Triax cameras.

• Low power COFDM transmission.

• Automatic switching of multiple antenna sets.

• Extremely low latency.

• Selectable RF frequency; using several wide band modules to cover ranges like 2.2 to 2.4 GHz, 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and 2.5 to 2.7 GHz.

• Most frequencies* in the ISM [2.4-2.5 GHz] band do not require a licence (in E.U.).

• Easy frequency and channel selection from the viewfinder menu of the camera.

• Full bandwidth audio channel or two channels with reduced bandwidth.

• Excellent reception across 150m with a transmitted power of just 40mW in open field conditions for ISM[2.4-2.5] GHz band. Increased power up to 75 mW for other bands.

• AMU skate mount protects it from shocks.

• AMU sun cover reduces temperature increase.

A wireless system includes:

• A wireless camera adapter (including RF module and two antennas).

• An antenna management unit (AMU).

• Three RF Receiver units with three matching antennas.

• Data emitter unit with matching antenna.

• An antenna bracket to mount RF and data units and antennas.

• A 10m antenna cable set consisting of three coax cables with BNC connectors and a RS422 screened cable with a 9-pin D connector.

• A wireless connection unit (WCU).

For a complete digital wireless triax camera system the following elements must be added:

• An LDK camera head and viewfinder

• A lens

• Triax and control cables

For full remote control:

• An OCP

• An MCP

To expand the operating range of the camera an additional AMU with antenna set can be added to the system.

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* some do; refer to the frequency table in the section “Setting up the camera adapter”

Configuration

Digital wireless data link RF Data Emitter to camera

Digital wireless video link Camera to RF Receiver

150 m max. line of sight

Optional second receiving set to extend the operating area

LDK 4454 RF Data Emitter

LDK 4453 RF Receiver

LDK 4454 RF Data Emitter

LDK 4453 RF Receiver

600m with

11mm Cable

Triax

600m with

11mm Cable

LDK 4452 Antenna Management Unit (AMU)

Triax

LDK 4452 Antenna Management Unit (AMU)

LDK 4450

Wireless Control Unit

(WCU)

SDI video output

to studio system

C2IP Network

In this configuration the camera communicates wirelessly with the antenna management unit (AMU). The AMU is connected to the Wireless Control Unit (WCU) via a triax cable. Triax cable between AMU and WCU; maximum length is 700m (14mm), 600m (11mm) or 400m (8mm).

The WCU delivers the video signals for the studio system.

An optional second AMU with an antenna set can be added to the system to extend the range of the camera coverage.

Remote control of the camera is achieved through the C2IP network that can be connected to the WCU. Control panels such as the MCP 400 or OCP 400 can be used to gain full access to the camera. Alternatively, Series 9000 control panels can be used.

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Setting up the camera adapter

Wireless camera adapter

The transmission frequencies for the video link and the data link must both be set for the Wireless Camera Adapter (WCA) and then the corresponding selections must be set on the Wireless Connection Unit (WCU).

Exchanging the Video Frequency

Module

In some situations you may choose to use a different frequency band. To use a different band, you need to exchange the entire right side cover (= the frequency module) of the wireless camera adapter. You may also need to change the frequency module selection switch in the AMU as well as the set of RF receivers. Refer to “Setting up the AMU”.

Caution

Exchange of the frequency module must only be

performed by qualified personnel.

Choose the frequency module for your frequency band: LDK 5451/22 Camera RF Module 2.2-2.4GHz LDK 5451/24 Camera RF Module 2.4-2.5GHz LDK 5451/25 Camera RF Module 2.5-2.7GHz

If you decide to change frequency bands, then refer to the description below on exchanging the frequency module.

Carry out the following steps to prepare the camera for use:

• If required, exchange the frequency module.

• If required, exchange the RF Data Module

To install the module you need to exchange the entire right side cover of the wireless camera adapter as follows:

Caution

Do not immediately remove the panel from the adapter after unscrewing; it is connected by two cables to the adapter.

1. Unscrew the five screws securing the right side cover of the adapter and carefully open.

2. Disconnect both the coaxial cable and the flat cable from the adapter side.

3. Connect the cables from the new frequency module to the adapter.

4. Fold the cable into the space between the printed circuit board and the upper guiding rail to make sure that it will not get stuck.

5. Mount the module on the adapter and secure it with the five screws.

unscrew the five screws

coaxial cable

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flatcable

Setting up the camera adapter (cont.)

• Attach the adapter to the camera.

• Attach the antennas to the adapter.

• Power the camera via the adapter.

• Select the video frequency via the camera menu.

• Select the data frequency via the camera menu.

• Select the camera number via the camera menu.

Exchanging the RF Data Module

In some situations you may choose to use a different frequency for the data channel. To use a different frequency, you need to exchange the RF Data Module inside the camera wireless adapter. You may also need to change the frequency module selection switch in the AMU as well as the Data Emitter. Refer to the section“Setting up the AMU”.

Caution

Exchange of the RF Data Module must only be

performed by qualified personnel.

Choose the RF Data Module for the frequency you want to use: LDK 4456/10 Camera RF Data Module 433 MHz LDK 4456/20 Camera RF Data Module 456 MHz

Coaxial cable

To install the module you need to exchange RF Data Module entire right side cover of the wireless camera adapter as follows:

1. Unscrew the five screws securing the left side cover of

the adapter and carefully open. Handle the flatcable at the bottom very carefully.

2. Locate the RF Data Module Board (third one from the left) and disconnect the coaxial cable from the board.

3. Pull out the board gently.

4. Insert the new board and push until it firmly locks into its socket.

5. Attach the coaxial cable to the board.

5. Replace the cover on the adapter and secure it with the five screws.

RF Data Module Board

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Setting up the camera adapter (cont.)

Attaching the adapter to the camera

Caution

Be extremely careful with the connectors between

the camera head and the adapter. Do not allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector.

Follow these steps in the order given. Tightening

the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera.

To attach an adapter to the camera proceed as follow:

a. Using the rail

a guide, fit the guide pins connector and the guide pin camera head into the corresponding slots of the adapter.

b. First, tighten the two horizontal screws

camera.

c. Next, tighten the two horizontal screws

of the camera.

d. Lastly, tighten the vertical screw

camera.

on the bottom of the camera head as

on either side of the

at the top rear of the

on the top of

at the front

in the handle of the

2 1

To detach an adapter from the camera head follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse order.

Caution

Loosening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera.

Clear Clear

ND1/4

Star 4P

ND 1/16

Star 6P

ND 1/64

Soft focus

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Attaching antennas to the camera adapter

Attaching antennas to the adapter

The wireless camera adapter uses two different antennas: a Data Link antenna and a Video Link antenna:

Data Link

antenna

Video Link antenna

Caution

Never supply power to an adapter without first

ensuring that the antennas are attached.

Always use the antenna that was supplied with

the frequency module. Using the wrong antenna will result in poor coverage.

Switch off the power to the units before detaching the antennas.

Identification ring

Video Link antenna

The following tables show which antenna to use for the chosen frequency ranges:

Video frequency: Identification ring:

[2.2-2.4] GHz Red ring + no. ‘2’ [2.4-2.5] GHz (ISM) Yellow ring + no. ‘4’ [2.5-2.7] GHz Green ring + no. ‘5’

Data frequency: Antenna type:

433 MHz T9006720 (18 cm) 456 MHz 25814730 (17.5 cm)

Attach both antennas securely to the wireless adapter.

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Setting up the camera adapter (cont.)

Camera power supply

Attach the battery pack to the camera as shown below or supply a +12 Vdc nominal voltage to the DC in connector on the rear of the adapter.

Caution

The input voltage at the DC in connector must stay between +11 Vdc and +17 Vdc.

Always switch off the camera before removing the

battery.

DC in power supply socket

Viewfinder battery indicator

The BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when battery voltage is low. It lights continuously when battery voltage is less than 11V.

Menu setup

The tranmission frequencies and camera number are selected in the viewfinder menu of the camera head. Refer to section 3 of the camera User’s Guide to learn more about using the camera menu system. The full Install menu for the wireless adapter is shown on the next pages.

In the menu, you can either select the channel or the frequency for both the data link and the video channel. The values displayed depend on the frequency module that is installed (refer to the table below).

Note 1

If two cameras are used at the same time, ensure that there is a minimum spacing of two channels between the cameras.

Note 2

Some ISM frequencies [2.4-2.5 GHz] are licence free but others may need a licence. Please check your local directives.

Selecting the video frequency channel

• Decide which frequencies you wish to use from the table below.

• The video tranmission frequency is selected in the system menu of the camera head. In the INSTALL menu go to the WIRELESS submenu where you can select either the available channels or frequencies. These two values are linked so changing one value will change the other. Menu path:

Install / Wireless / Video Freq. GHz. or Install / Wireless / Video Channel

Selecting the data frequency channel

• Decide which frequencies you wish to use from the

Viewfinder display

BATTERY indicator

table below.

• The data transmission frequency is selected in the system menu of the camera head. In the INSTALL menu go to the WIRELESS submenu where you can select one of the available channels.

BATT

ND/RE

Menu path:

TAPE

REC

Install / Wireless / Data Channel

Selecting the camera number

• The camera number is selected in the system menu of the camera head. In the INSTALL menu go to the

7.55.63.2

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WIRELESS submenu where you can select either the number. Menu path:

Install / Wireless / Camera Number

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