Grass Valley HD Wireless User Manual

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User’s Guide

3922 496 30771 August 2014 v6.2

System v1.3

HD Wireless

HD Digital Wireless camera system

Declaration of Conformity

We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the LDK 4453/20,

4453/22, LDK 4453/25, LDK 4454/60, LDK 5455/X0, LDK 4460/XX,

LDK

4470/XX, LDK 5464/XX, LDK 5465/20, LDK5466/00, LDK 5466/22 and

LDK

5466/25 are in compliance with the following standards:

LDK

- EN 60950: Safety

- EN 301489-3: EMC for Radio Devices

- EN 302 064: Radio (Wireless Video links)

- ETS 300 220: Radio (Radio Equipment)

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 components used in this product is in compliance with the following standards:

- EN 60065: Safety

- EN 55103-1: EMC (Emission)

- EN 55103-2: EMC (Immunity)

following the provisions of:

FCC CLASS A Statement

a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC

This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2007-2014. Copying of this document and giving it to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design. Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development.

Table of contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1.1.1 System configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

1.1.2 Shooting range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1.3 System composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1.4 Unit identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 2 – Installation

2.1 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

2.2 Wireless camera adapter (WCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.2.1 Attaching an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

2.2.2 Attaching antennas to the adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.2.3 Attaching a battery to the camera adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

2.3 Antenna Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

2.3.1 Antenna positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.3.2 Antenna unit assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.4 Wireless Control Unit (WCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.4.1 Connecting the studio intercom system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

2.4.2 Connecting the studio signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2.4.3 Audio gain (external) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 3 – Using menus

3.1 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.2 Setting up the WCU menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.2.1 Using the rotary/push button to set up the WCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.2.2 Using an OCP 400 to set up the WCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

3.3 Navigating the WCU menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.1 Entering the system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.3.3 Leaving the Systems Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

3.3.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.3.5 Using the Recall File to undo changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 4 – Setting up

4.1 Wireless Insight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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4.2 Wireless Camera Adapter (WCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

4.2.1 Select video frequency channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.2.2 Select data frequency channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.2.3 Select transmission profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.2.4 Select camera number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.2.5 Camera head audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.2.6 Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

4.2.7 Viewfinder indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

4.3 Antenna Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.3.1 AMU indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.3.2 Selecting AMU identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4.4 Wireless Control Unit (WCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4.4.1 Select a video scanning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.2 Set transmission frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.3 Set transmission profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.4 Select camera number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.5 WCU audio menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4.4.6 WCU intercom menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4.4.7 Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

4.4.8 WCU controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 5 – Menu contents

5.1 Wireless Control Unit menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.1.1 WCU user levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5.2 WCU menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.2.1 WCU Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.2.2 WCU Monitoring menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.2.3 WCU Audio/Intercom menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

5.2.4 WCU SDTV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5.2.5 WCU System menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

5.2.6 WCU Files menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

5.2.7 WCU Diagnostics menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.3 Camera install menu for WCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Chapter 6 – Connectors

6.1 WCA connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

6.1.1 Viewfinder video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

6.1.2 HD-SDI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

6.1.3 Audio microphone 1 + 2 connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

6.1.4 Intercom headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

6.1.5 Power input connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

6.1.6 DC power and tally output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

6.2 AMU connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

6.2.1 Triax connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

6.2.2 Data emitter socket (DATA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6.2.3 RF receiver / UHF input connectors (3x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

6.2.4 RF receiver / UHF output connectors (3x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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6.3 WCU connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.3.1 Triax connector 1+2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

6.3.2 Mains power connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6.3.3 Intercom connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6.3.4 Signalling connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.3.5 Audio output connectors 1+2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.3.6 Data / S9000 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.3.7 Network connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.3.8 Reference input connectors (2x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.3.9 CVBS output connectors (2x). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.3.10 SDI output connectors 1 + 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.3.11 SDI output connector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chapter 7 – Specifications

7.1 Wireless Camera Adapter (WCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

7.1.1 Wireless RF module (LDK 5466/xx, attached to WCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.1.2 HD RF DATA CAM MODULE (LDK 5465/20, attached to WCA). . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.2 Antenna Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.2.1 RF receiver units (attached to AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.2.2 RF data emitter unit (LDK 4454/x0 - HD RF DATA TRANSMITTER) . . . . . . . . . 77

7.3 Wireless Control Unit (WCU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

7.4 LDK 5455 Video Booster (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Chapter 8 – Exchanging the RF module

Chapter 9 – Installing the Video booster

9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

9.1.1 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

9.2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

9.3 Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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End-of-life product recycling

Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local agencies.

Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.

Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.

For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US and Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S Department. In addition, information concerning Grass Valley’s environmental policy can be found at:

www.grassvalley.com/about/environmental-policy

Packing/unpacking

Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically.

The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top. Remove the cushioning material and lift out the contents. The contents of the shipment should be checked against the packing list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked, notify your Grass Valley sales or service centre within eight days. If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress, notify the carrier as well.

If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass Valley service centre.

If the original packing can no longer be used, the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials:

1. Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic.

2. Use strong shipping container.

3. Use a layer of shock-absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide firm

cushioning and prevent movement inside container.

4. Seal shipping container securely.

5. Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling.

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Important information

Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

Safety Summary

This information 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, verify the proper functioning of the protective earth lead.

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.

• 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 prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property.

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Warnings

• Do not modify this equipment.

• Do not use this equipment in areas where it may endanger safety such as hospitals or airports.

• This equipment generates electromagnetic radio frequencies. Installation must conform to the instructions given in this manual.

• Installation of this equipment must only be performed by qualified personnel.

• Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• 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 service when alone or when fatigued.

• 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 power socket with a protective earth.

Cautions

• Any interruption of the protection conductor inside or outside the apparatus, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal, is likely to make the apparatus dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

• Use only the antennas supplied. Do not use the camera without antennas. Switch off power to the units before detaching antennas.

• Avoid contact with the right side cover of the camera during operation as it may become hot.

• To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the product correctly: when installing the LDK 4470 Wireless Control Unit (WCU) always allow 1 RU space above and below the unit for ventilation.

• Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.

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

• Any cables connected to the camera must be less than 3 m (10 ft) to avoid interference.

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Triax cable systems

• Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDK camera family to the unit.

• Do not allow system earth currents to exceed 1.5 A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or

0.2

A in other cable shields.

• To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system, galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the AMU from the AMU earth.

• It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to connect an AMU to a WCU.

Galvanic separation

Because of the nature of Triax systems, with long distances between AMU and WCU, the risk of earth currents flowing is greater. These earth currents can result in damage to the equipment.

To prevent earth currents from flowing in the Triax system, we recommend galvanic separation of earthed equipment connected to the AMU. This separation can be achieved by using an isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the AMU. Alternatively, use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not require an earth connection.

Precautions

To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration:

• Avoid very damp places. If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to

• Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration.

• Do not expose the camera to extreme temperatures.

• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods.

• Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder.

• Do not allow LASER beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the CCD sensors.

• Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections.

• Be careful when connecting and disconnecting triax cables.

protect the unit.

– Do not mix triax units from different types of camera systems (HD with SD, RGB triax

with digital triax).

– Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages.

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Mains lead wiring for UK users

The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code: GREEN and YELLOW- EARTH BLUE- NEUTRAL BROWN- LIVE As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the

colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

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

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

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

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

or colored GREEN or GREEN

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Sicherheit

Diese 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.

Wichtig

Vorsicht

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.

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.

• 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 und Instandsetzung dieser Ausrüstung genau durchlesen

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• 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- un 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.

Achtung

• Es dürfen 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.

• Die rechtsseitige Abdeckung der Kameragehaüse nicht anrühren weil das Oberflach heiß werden kann.

• Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist das Produkt korrekt zu belüften. Bei dem Auf- oder Einbau der LDK 4470 Wireless Control Unit (WCU) muss über und unter dem Gerät mindestens 1 RU Raum offen gelassen werden.

• 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.

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Zusammenstellung von in diesem Handbuch verwendeten Warnhinweisen:

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

• 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.

• Die Eingangsspannung darf nie +17 VDC überschreiten.

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

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Technology

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1. 1 System configuration

The HD wireless system docks to the Grass Valley cameras LDK 8000 (Elite), LDK 4000 (Elite) and LDK 6000 to form an HD Digital Wireless Camera System. It supports 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94 and 1080psF25/29.97 acquisition while using an innovative approach both to compression and transmission.

For compression, the HD wireless system uses state-of-the-art JPEG 2000 compression technology with a 10-bit, end-to-end signal. You can use intra-field or spatial/temporal compression. What's more, there is no MPEG-style ‘Group of Pictures (GoP)’. Consequently every frame is of the same high quality for postprocessing and editing.

For transmission, this bi-directional system provides genlock and full control of the camera in the same way as with a triax cable system. Coupled with a high bit-rate protocol (based on the

802.16 physical layer), it features low latency, enabling you to integrate wireless shots into your

production with imperceptible video-to-audio delay. To fulfill specific requirements in different environments a set of profiles allow you to balance between the robustness of the wireless transmission and its bit-rate. The high-performance digital transmission means that the system is omnidirectional with no adverse effects from multi-path reflections.

1.1. 2 Shooting range

The HD wireless system features a three-antenna diversity set. This receiving unit, when suitably placed, together with a video output power of 60 mW, offers you a shooting range of up to 150 m (500 ft). This shooting area can be extended to up to 400 m (1,300 ft) using the optionally available LDK 5455/50 or LDK 5455/60 Video Booster. The built-in data booster provides coverage of up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) for the data link.

Adding a second antenna set can readily extend the coverage area, letting you move, for example, from a stadium to a dressing room. The system switches automatically and seamless between the two antenna sets.

The connection between a base station and the wireless system's antenna set uses conventional Triax cable, enabling you to locate an antenna up to 600 m (1,970 ft) from the base station using 11 mm (7/16”) compatible with studio production facilities, the Grass Valley C2IP camera control system, and

Triax cable. The HD wireless camera system is fully

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utilizes the same operational control panels as other Grass Valley LDK series cameras using the C2IP system.

The HD Wireless 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 outside broadcast environment.

1.2 Features

• Excellent HD picture quality using powerful JPEG 2000-based compression

• Supports 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94 and 1080psF25/29.97 formats

• Robust and reliable transmission based on a modified 802.16 physical layer.

• Coverage area up to 150 m (500 ft).

• Three-antenna diversity system for transmission reliability

• Omni-directional antenna system for maximum flexibility

• Low latency performance and genlock features

• Easy integration in studio and stadium environment with standard triax cameras

• Choice of transmission profiles to fulfill specific production needs

• Supports C2IP control systems and OCP 400 control panels

• Dockable with Grass Valley HD camera heads

• On-screen display selection of video and data transmission frequencies

• End-to-end digital processing with 10-bit quality level

• Support of roaming when using two antenna sets for increased coverage

• Freeze frame in the case of interrupted video link

• Optional video booster available for long-transmission applications

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1.3 System composition

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Note

A typical wireless transmission system includes:

• An LDK 5464 wireless camera adapter (WCA) must be combined with:

– An LDK5466/xx HD camera RF module (right adapter cover) for Video Downlink

transmission and

– An LDK 5465/20 HD RF data camera module wireless adapter for data Up link

reception.

• An LDK 4460 antenna management unit (HD AMU). The HD AMU is delivered with an RF Data Booster mounted in the antenna bracket.

•An LDK 4453 RF Receiver antenna set with three matching video antennas.

• An LDK 4454/60 Data emitter.

• An antenna bracket to mount RF receiver, a data emitter with data booster and antennas.

• A 15 m (50 ft) antenna cable set consisting of three coax cables with BNC connectors and an RS

422 screened cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector.

•An LDK 4470 wireless control unit (WCU).

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• A cable (ordering code 47233914AB) for use with Grass Valley’s Wireless Insight software.

For a complete Digital Wireless Camera system the following elements must be added:

• An HD LDK camera head and viewfinder

• A broadcast lens

• Triax and network cables

For full remote control:

• An Operational Control Panel (OCP 400) or

• A Multiple Control Panel (MCP 400)

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

The camera head, lens, viewfinder, control panels, Triax cables and network cables are not included with an HD wireless system.

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1.4 Unit identification

Unit Type nu m b e r

HD Wireless Control Unit (Fischer) LDK 4470/10

HD Wireless Control Unit (Trilock) LDK 4470/20

HD Wireless Control Unit (ARD) LDK 4470/30

HD Wireless Control Unit (Lemo/4E) LDK 4470/40

HD Wireless Control Unit (Lemo/BBC) LDK 4470/50

HD Wireless Control Unit (Lemo/3T) LDK 4470/60

HD Antenna Management Unit (Fischer) LDK 4460/10

HD Antenna Management Unit (Trilock) LDK 4460/20

HD Antenna Management Unit (ARD) LDK 4460/30

HD Antenna Management Unit (Lemo/4E) LDK 4460/40

HD Antenna Management Unit (Lemo/BBC) LDK 4460/50

HD Antenna Management Unit (Lemo/3T) LDK 4460/60

RF Receiver antenna set (3x) for 2.0 - 2.2 GHz LDK 4453/20

RF Receiver antenna set (3x) for 2.2 - 2.4 GHz LDK 4453/22

RF Receiver antenna set (3x) for 2.5 - 2.7 GHz LDK 4453/25

RF Data emitter 456 MHz LDK 4454/60

HD Wireless Camera Adapter (Anton Bauer battery plate) LDK 5464/00

HD Wireless Camera Adapter (IDX battery plate) LDK 5464/10

HD RF Data Module Wireless adapter 456 MHz LDK 5465/20 (plugged in LDK 5464/xx adaptor)

HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2.0 - 2.2 GHz LDK 5466/20

HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2.2 - 2.4 GHz LDK 5466/22

HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2.5 - 2.7 GHz LDK 5466/25

COFDM Video Booster 500 mW (Anton Bauer batt. plate) LDK 5455/50

COFDM Video Booster 500 mW (IDX batt. plate) LDK 5455/60

HD Antenna N-type for 2.0 - 2.2 GHz LDK 5457/20

HD Antenna N-type for 2.2 - 2.4 GHz LDK 5457/22

HD Antenna N-type for 2.5 - 2.7 GHz LDK 5457/25

19-inch rack mounting kit for one WCU BDT05701AA

Coupling kit for two WCUs BDT05700AA

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Chapter 2

Installation

2.1 Configurations

This wireless transmission system combines with an HD LDK camera head to form a HD Digital Wireless Camera system. The camera head with the attached Wireless Camera Adapter (WCA), communicates wirelessly with the Antenna Management Unit (AMU). The AMU is connected to the Wireless Control Unit (WCU) via a Triax cable.

For different RF frequency ranges, different wide band RF modules are available which cover the ranges 2.2 to 2.4 GHz, 2.0 to 2.2 GHz or 2.5 to 2.7 GHz using 18 MHz bandwidth.

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Output video signals

The WCU delivers three SDI video signals for the studio system. Each group (1&2/3) of signals can be selected in the WCU Video menu to be HD or SD signals. SDI outputs 1 and 2 are always the same (HD or SD) but SDI output 3 can be set independently.

Two analog CVBS and a digital monitoring signal (SDI output 3) are available from the WCU. When used in HD mode, SDI1 & 2 group never contain OSD and when used in SD mode, SDI1 & 2 group may contain OSD. SDI3 always contains OSD (in either SD or HD mode)

The OSD can be automatically switched off when Tally signal is active. This setting can be done in the MONITORING > MENU > MENU ONAIR

Control

Remote control of the camera is achieved through the C2IP network that can be connected to the WCU. Control panels such as the OCP 400 can be used to gain full access to the camera. Set the parameters for the control network in the WCU System menu.

Increased range

To expand the operating range of the camera an additional AMU with antenna set can be added to the system. The WCU selects automatically between the two receiving sets without a picture break (roaming).

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Figure 2-1. Camera wireless system

Digital wireless data link RF Data Emitter to camera

Digital wireless video link Camera to RF Receiver

typical range 150 m (or 400 m with

optional video booster)

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

Triax

600 m with

11 mm Cable

Triax

600 m with

11 mm Cable

LDK 4460 Antenna Management Unit (AMU)

LDK 4470

Wireless Control Unit

(WCU)

SDI video output

to studio system

C2IP Network

OCP 400

The power supply is applied to the WCU and via the Triax cable to the AMU. The camera is battery (DC) powered using high-density batteries.

The OCP 400 operational control panel is connected to the WCU using a Ethernet connection. If the OCP is connected directly to the WCU, use a crossover cable.

Triax cable

The AMU is connected to the WCU using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used is 600 m (1,970 ft) for a 11mm Triax cable.

The approximate maximum cable lengths between an AMU and a WCU are given in the table below. Digital transmission will generate increasing bit errors and video may be lost when these lengths are exceeded. The maximum length is given for cables of the highest quality. The quality of poorer cables and the interconnections can adversely affect this maximum length.

Table 2-1. Triax cable length guide

Cable diameter Maximum length

8 mm (5/16”) 400 m (1,300 ft)

11 mm (7/16”) 600 m (1,970 ft)

14 mm (9/16”) 800 m (2,600 ft)

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2.2 Wireless camera adapter (WCA)

Caution

5 1

If you decide to change frequency bands, then refer to the Appendix - Exchanging the frequency module.

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

• Attach the adapter to the camera.

• Attach the antennas to the adapter.

• Power the camera via the adapter.

2.2.1 Attaching an adapter

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

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

To attach an adapter to the camera proceed as follow:

1. Fit the guide pin at the top rear of the camera head and the guide pins on either side of the camera connector into the corresponding slots

and of the adapter.

2. First, tighten the two horizontal screws on the top of camera.

3. Next, tighten the two horizontal screws at the front of the camera.

4. Lastly, tighten the vertical screw in the handle of the camera.

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

Figure 2-2. Attaching the adapter

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Caution

Data RF antenna

Video RF antenna

Identification ring

2.2.2 Attaching antennas to the adapter

The wireless camera adapter uses two different antennas: a Data link antenna and a Video link antenna. Attach both antennas securely to the wireless adapter.

Figure 2-3. Attaching the antennas

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

Video frequency Identification ring

2.0 to 2.2 GHz Black ring + code ‘0’

2.2 to 2.4 GHz Red ring + code ‘2’

2.5 to 2.7 GHz Green ring + code ‘5’

Data frequency Antenna type

456 MHz 3922 407 56351 (length: 160 mm / 6.3”)

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.



Always switch off the power to the units before detaching the antennas.

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2.2.3 Attaching a battery to the camera adapter

Caution

DC in power supply socket

Battery indicator

Attach a battery pack to the rear of the camera adapter or supply a +12 VDC nominal voltage to the DC in connector on the rear of the adapter. Due to possible high power consumption a high-density battery pack is recommended.

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.

Figure 2-4. Camera power supply

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Viewfinder battery indicator

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

Figure 2-5. Battery indicator

MEDIA

REC

4.7

7.55.63.2

BATT

AWFL

ND/RE

FOC+

AW2AW1

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2.3 Antenna Management Unit (AMU)

2.3.1 Antenna positioning

To get the best benefits from reflections the receiving set is equipped with a three-antenna diversity system. The AMU uses the MRC (Maximum Ratio Combining) system for optimal transmission robustness. Both transmitting and receiving antennas are omni-directional, so there’s no need for alignment or tracking.

Position the AMU strategically in the area you wish to cover. Preferably, mount the antenna assembly on a mast or attach it to a raised structure.

Always ensure that the antennas are vertical. This ensures best reception.

If required, a second AMU can be used to extend the covered area. To cover a typical stage area, it might be a good idea to place antenna assemblies upside-down at a high point on either side of the stage.

A good rule of thumb is to keep a line of sight from the camera standpoint towards the receiving antennas.

Always use the antennas that were supplied with the modules. Using the wrong antennas will result in poor coverage.

2.3.2 Antenna unit assembly

Set up the antenna support assembly close to the AMU as follows:

1. Unfold the antenna support assembly.

2. Attach the three antenna receiver units to the ends of the arms.

3. Attach the data emitter unit including the data booster to the centre of the assembly.

4. Screw the three antennas with SMA connector onto the antenna receiver units.

5. Connect the data antenna with BNC connector onto the data booster unit.

6. Connect the data booster SMA input to the data emitter BNC output with the supplied

coaxial cable.

7. Connect the three BNC coaxial connectors of the supplied cable to the antenna receiver units.

8. Connect the 9-pin sub-D connector to the data emitter unit.

9. Connect the 2-pin LEMO connector to the data booster unit.

Steps 2,3,5 6 are for reference only and already carried out in the factory.

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Data

connector

Video antenna

connectors (BNC)

Video antenna

connectors (BNC)

Video antenna

connectors (BNC)

AMU connectors

1. Connect the three coaxial cables from the antennas to the upper row of BNC video

connectors on the AMU.

2. Connect the cable from the data emitter unit to the 9-pin sub-D connector on the AMU.

3. Connect the Triax cable to the Triax output of the AMU (TRIAX output).

Figure 2-6. AMU connections

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2.4 Wireless Control Unit (WCU)

An optional mounting kit is available for mounting the WCU into a standard 19-inch rack.

When installing the WCU always allow 1 RU space above and below the WCU to properly ventilate the unit.

Connection steps:

1. Connect the triax cable from the AMU to the Triax input 1 of the WCU. If you use a

second AMU, connect it to Triax input 2 of the WCU.

2. Connect the OCP to the C2IP network .

3. Connect a digital monitor (SD or HD) to the SDI3 (OSD) output .

4. Connect the SDI1 and SDI2 outputs of the WCU to the studio system.

5. If required, provide a reference signal to the Genlock input of the WCU (SD black-burst,

CBVS and HD-TLS are supported). Terminate the looped-through connector with 75 .

6. Connect an analog (SD) monitor to CVBS output connector 1 (OSD) or 2 .

7. Connect the intercom system (see below).

8. Connect the signalling system (see below).

9. Connect the audio

10. Connect the WCU power socket to the mains power supply.

Figure 2-7. WCU connections

1 2 3 4 5 6

TRIAX

Audio out

Network

A ux

RS232

SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT

123

Data1

Sign

I / Com

GENLOCK

C.V.B.S.

(OSD)

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