GRASS VALLEY LDK 4502, LDK 4503, LDK 4506 User Manual

User’s Guide

3922 496 30381 February 2008 v3.5

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HDTV camera base station

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Class A Statement

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

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Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2008. 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.

Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product:

www.thomsongrassvalley.com

Table of contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1.1.1 TriaxHD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.1.2 HD fiber features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1.3 Modular construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1.3 Packing/unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2 – Installation

2.1 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.1.1 Cameras and Base Stations with C2IP network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.1.2 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.2 Control bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3.1 Base Station earthing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.4 Connecting the studio intercom system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.5 Connecting the studio signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.5.1 Call, On-air and Iso signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.5.2 Audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.6 Auxiliary connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.6.1 Private data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.7 Base Station connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2.7.1 Triax/fiber module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.7.2 DSC Interface board HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2.7.3 External video board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

2.7.4 Monitoring board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.7.5 Communication module connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2.7.6 Power connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.7.7 Front headset connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 3 – Configurations

3.1 Single camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.2 Multiple cameras in C2IP network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.3 Camera and SuperXpander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3.4 SportCam with high-speed Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.5 Triax cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 4 – Using the Base Station

4.1 Base Station controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

4.2 Setting up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

4.2.1 Set-up items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

4.3 Using an OCP 400 to set up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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4.4 Using the Base Station system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.4.1 Entering the system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.4.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4.4.3 Leaving the Systems Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4.4.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4.4.5 Using the Recall File to undo changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.6 Base Station menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.4.7 Base Station user levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.4.8 Video menu - Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4.4.9 MCP availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4.5 Intercom set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

4.5.1 Base Station - studio interface set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.5.2 Base Station headset set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4.5.3 Voice mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Chapter 5 – Diagnostics

5.1 Base Station diagnostic indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.1.1 Camera communication indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.1.2 On Air and ISO indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.1.3 Base Station indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.1.4 Camera indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5.2 Triax diagnostic indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.2.1 Core Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.2.2 Core Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

5.2.3 Shield Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5.2.4 Total Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.3 Sync/Encoder HD board status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 6 – Preventative maintenance

6.1 Module locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

6.2 Replacements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

6.3 Power unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

6.3.1 Replacing dust filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Chapter 7 – Specifications

7.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

7.2 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Chapter 8 – Menu structure and contents

8.1 Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

8.1.1 Top menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

8.1.2 Video menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

8.1.3 Monitoring menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

8.1.4 Audio/Intercom menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

8.1.5 SDTV menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

8.1.6 System menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

8.1.7 Files menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

8.1.8 Diagnostics menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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8.2 Menu contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

8.2.1 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

8.2.2 Monitoring menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

8.2.3 Audio/intercom menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

8.2.4 SDTV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

8.2.5 System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

8.2.6 Files menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

8.2.7 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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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 the program can be found at:

www.thomsongrassvalley.com/environment

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Important information

Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.

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.

Cautions and Warnings

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

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the unit is in a wet or damp environment, a rain cover must be used to protect it for personal safety reasons (EN60065). The rain cover supplied with the unit protects it according to safety specification EN60529 up to level IPX2 (spraying water).

To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected.

Use only fuses of the type and rating specified.

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

The Base Station must always be connected to protective earth. Do not interrupt the protection conductor inside or outside the unit. Do not disconnect the protective earth terminal. Intentional interruption is prohibited and is likely to make the unit dangerous.

To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the units correctly.

For safety reasons the Base Station must be mounted in a 19-inch rack which has safety covers according to IEC65. When two Base Stations are mounted above each other, the minimum distance between them must be 50mm or the rack must be force-air cooled.

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

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

It is strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to connect a camera to a base station.

Galvanic separation

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

For example, a monitor connected directly to the CVBS output of the camera is powered locally. The earthing point of the monitor’s power supply can be at a different potential with respect to the earthing point of the Base Station. If the power earth of the monitor is also the video earth, then this earth potential is transferred to the camera via the shield of the BNC connector. The difference in earth potential between the camera and the Base Station results in an earth current in the Triax system.

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

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Fiber optic transmission units

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on top of the fiber optic connector on the rear panel.

Laser safety statement (Europe)

fiber optic transmission units are classified as a "CLASS 1 Laser Product" according to EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.

Laser safety statement (US)

fiber optic transmission units are classified as a "CLASS 1 Laser Product" according to 21CFR

1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

fiber optic cable precautions

fiber optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following percautions into account:

– Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the

cable.

– Avoid kinks in the cable.

– Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).

– Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.

– Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.

– In fiber optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors

immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.

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Base Station earthing

The rear of the unit has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video earth (VE). These are normally connected by a metal strap.

The protective earth terminal is internally connected to the protective earth conductor of the power cable. In normal circumstances the connection between the protective earth and the video earth should not be broken. If required, the central earth connection wire of the studio can be connected to terminal PE in accordance with VDE regulation 0800/part2.

Only if the studio (or OB van) is equipped with separate protective and video earth systems may the metal strap be removed. Under these circumstances the video earth terminal must be connected to the central functional earth potential (video earth) of the studio. This earth potential should have functional protective and noiseless earth (FPE) qualities as stated in the VDE regulation 0800/part2. A low impedance interconnection of both earth conductors must be provided at the central studio earthing point.

Metal strap

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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 extremes of temperature.

• 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.

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 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.

or coloured GREEN or GREEN

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Technology

The HDTV Camera Base Station is the perfect interface between your HDTV camera and the rest of your system. The heavy-duty base station provides state-of-the-art technology in a compact package. The high level of modularity guarantees ideal matching with any type of application; you can use the system in a studio or for mobile field production, for HDTV or for SDTV production. Optional modules can be inserted or removed at any time, making it possible to change the configuration on a day-to-day basis.

The Base Station is only 2U high yet offers full broadcast functionality and quality.The low height means that rack space is saved. Its low power consumption and efficient internal cooling eliminate the need for space between adjacent units. Sliding rails are additionally available for easy access to the back panel. The wings on either side of the back panel protect all connectors from damage, including the Triax connector. The Triax connector itself can easily be mounted at different angles to suit all mounting requirements.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Operational controls

You can access the Base Station menu, which contains all operational settings, from an Operational Control Panel. In addition to the operational menu, the installation and service menus can be activated from the Base Station by pressing a switch behind the front panel. The Base Station is compatible with all existing control system components.

1.1. 1 TriaxHD Features

The advanced TriaxHD transmission system, which is a further development of the Emmy Award winning Triax transmission system, makes the base station and camera compatible with industry standard Triax cables. This allows the reuse of existing, reliable and valuable cable inventories. TriaxHD offers video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 1,200 m (4,000 ft) and beyond, using standard 14 mm (0.55 in) Triax cables.

The TriaxHD system is based on 30MHz full-bandwidth 4:2:2 transmission (Y/Cr/Cb components). The double sideband modulation technique used in combination with Y/Cr/Cb transmission ensures linearity, resolution and an optimal signal-to-noise ratio over the maximum cable length. Bandwidth efficient channel combining and equalization techniques minimize cross-talk and interference. Teleprompter and viewfinder signals maintain high performance with relatively long cable lengths.

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1.1.2 HD fiber features

The HD fiber system allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and beyond, using industry standard fiber optic cable. It is based on 30MHz full-bandwidth 4:2:2 transmission (Y/Cr/Cb components).

The double sideband modulation technique used in combination with Y/Cr/Cb transmission ensures linearity, resolution and an optimal signal-to-noise ratio over the maximum cable length. Bandwidth efficient channel combining and equalization techniques minimize cross-talk and interference. Teleprompter and viewfinder signals maintain high performance with relatively long cable lengths.

1.1.3 Modular construction

The modular concept makes it easy to expand the functionality by simply adding new modules. Quick exchange of the modules for servicing or the ability to swap modules between Base Stations is another benefit.

The external video input module provides two analog video inputs and loop-through analog outputs. The signal can be PAL or NTSC, and does not need to be clamped. It can also be nonsynchronized. The external video input module can be replaced in future by a digital one.

HDTV and simultaneous high-end SDTV

Besides standard high-definition outputs, the Base Station can be optionally equipped with simultaneous high-end SDTV outputs. This offers ultimate flexibility: produce in SDTV one day, and in HDTV the next, or do both simultaneously. Having both SDTV and HDTV outputs facilitates a gradual and managed transition from STDV to HDTV. Three 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI outputs are available on the Base Station. The high quality SDTV Module adds three 270 Mb/s SDI and three analog outputs (these can be programmed to be either R, G, B, or Y, Pr, Pb or three CVBS outputs).

Monitoring

Monitoring in the analog HD video domain requires the monitoring module. The outputs on this module provide four switchable signals (R, G, B and Y), which are simultaneously available on a WFM and PXM connector. The switching is done in the digital video domain and can be controlled from an OCP or MCP. The PXM output can be used for analog picture monitoring, and the WFM output for monitoring on a waveform monitor. An additional conventional VGA connector, which is also provided by this module, contains R, G, B, H-sync, and V-sync signals for relative low-cost analog HD monitoring using an appropriate computer monitor. For monitoring in the SD video domain, one of the SDI outputs or analog outputs of the High Quality SDTV module can be used.

Audio and intercom

The audio and advanced intercom module provides 4-channel intercom and 2-channel audio from the camera. The high-quality audio from the camera head is passed to the different outputs via balanced line drivers on the module for clean transparent sound. The gain levels can be remotely controlled.

In the installation menu of the Base Station, a choice is provided between a 4-wire or a 2-wire intercom system. An intercom channel can be assigned as a data channel for private data. A 1kHz test-tone generator and voicemail extend the functionality even further. The voicemail stores messages from a combination of sources like Program, Production or Engineering for the camera operator. By adding the engineering intercom module, a 5-channel full-featured intercom is possible.

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The engineering intercom module provides a 2-channel intercom between camera operator and engineering. The module fits into the front of the unit and facilitates the plugging in of a headset and level adjustment for both ear muffs. It is ideal for a simple intercom facility in a standalone mode of operation, or to expand the 4-channel advanced intercom to a 5-channel intercom.

1.2 Features

• Low height: only 2U high, 19-inch rack unit.

• Flexible due to its modular construction.

• Teleprompter, color bar, digital HDTV outputs standard on board.

• The digital transmission backbone and power module meet the most demanding broadcasting needs.

• Heavy-duty concept with low power consumption, ideal for Outside Broadcast (OB) vans.

• TriaxHD version (LDK 4502) and TriaxHDHS (LDK 4506) allow video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 1,200 m (4,000 ft) and beyond, using industry standard 14 mm (0.55 in) Triax cables.

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• Fiber optic version (LDK 4503) allows video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and beyond.

• Full camera control via the C2IP Ethernet-based network (compatible with legacy Series

9000 camera control system).

• Two-wire or four-wire intercom compatible with international standards.

• HDTV and simultaneous high-quality SDTV outputs (optional).

• High-end simultaneous SDTV outputs (both digital as well as analog) for a gradual and managed transition from SDTV to HDTV.

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1.3 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 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 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 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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2.1 Configurations

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2.1.1 Cameras and Base Stations with C2IP network

Triax systems

Each camera head with a Triax adapter is connected to a Base Station using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 1,200 m (4,000 ft) for a 14 mm Triax cable. The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera.

Fiber systems

Each camera head with a fiber adapter is connected to a Base Station using a hybrid fiber optic cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 4,000m (13,000 ft). The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the cable to the camera.

Ethernet

The Base Stations are each connected to a network hub or router via an Ethernet cable (straight through, not cross-over). The OCP 400 operational control panels and, if required the MCP 400 Master Control Panel, are also connected to the Ethernet network via a hub or router.

Note

☞

An OCP 400 operational control panel can also be connected directly to the Base Station using a cross-over Ethernet cable.

If required, a series 9000 OCP can be connected directly to a Base Station using a 2-wire bus cable. In this situation no loop-through is available and the camera number must be set to 1.

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2.1.2 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander

An LDK 8000 camera head can be mounted in the LDK 4488 SuperXpander (or in the LDK 4489 Xpander). This enables large box lenses to be used with the camera. The LDK 4021 7-inch HDTV viewfinder can be mounted on the SuperXpander.

The camera with the TriaxHD adapter connects to the SuperXpander via a flying lead. The power supply for the camera is supplied via this lead. The SuperXpander is connected to a TriaxHD Base Station using a Triax cable. This configuration can be powered either:

– from the Base Station via the Triax cable, or

– locally with the mains power supply connected directly to the SuperXpander.

2.2 Control bus

The Base Station can be connected to either:

• an Ethernet control network (C2IP)

• a two-wire Series 9000 control bus (S9000). One of these options can be selected in the SYSTEM/CONTROL MODE menu item. The Base

Station is delivered with the default value set to C2IP, so only the Ethernet control bus is active.

If you use control panels of the Series 9000 system, then you must change the value of the System / Control Mode menu item to S9000 so that you can connect these panels to the 4-pin Data connector at the rear of the unit.

(To loop-through Series 9000 control panels use the special connector cable provided.)

The IP address and other options for the Ethernet connection can be set up in the System menu. These items can also be set up remotely using a network configuration tool such as NetConfig.

Note

☞

Even if you have selected the C2IP control bus, then you can still connect a single OCP from the Series 9000 system to the 4-pin Data connector at the rear of the unit. However, you may not connect more than one device as this leads to unreliable operation.

2.3 Power supply

Caution

Connect the Base Station only to a power source with the specified voltage rating. Use only fuses of the type and rating specified.

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Before connecting your unit to the power supply check the fuse type (230 or 115) on the IEC power connector at the rear of the Base Station.

If the fuse type shown corresponds to your power supply voltage, connect the power supply for the Base Station to the IEC connector at the rear.

If the fuse type does not correspond to your power supply voltage you must change the fuses before connecting the supply as follows:

1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot above the pins of the IEC connector and unclip the fuse holder unit.

2. Insert you finger under the indication unit and pull it out.

3. Rotate the indication unit 180° so that the correct indication for you voltage supply is

displayed at the back of the Base Station (230 or 115).

4. Slide the indication unit securely back into its slot.

5. Insert the appropriate fuses into the alternative fuse holder which is delivered separately

with the Base Station (4AT fuses into the 230 fuse holder; 10AT fuses into the 115 fuse holder). The type of fuse holder is marked on the holder.

6. Slide the fuse holder securly back into the IEC connector until it clips into place.

7. Check again that you have used the correct fuses and that the corresponding indication is

shown.

8. Connect the power supply for the Base Station to the IEC connector at the rear.

Figure 2-1. Base Station fuses

Insert small

screwdriver here

to open clip

230

Fus e t ype

230

Indication unit

Function Valu e

Mains input voltage 230 Vac or 115 Vac

Fuses 4AT (230 Vac) or 10AT (115 Vac)

Mains frequency 47 to 63 Hz

Power consumption 270 Watt (470 VA)

2.3.1 Base Station earthing

The rear of the unit has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video earth (VE). These are normally connected by a metal strap.

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Figure 2-2. Base Station earthing

Metal strap

2.4 Connecting the studio intercom system

Connect the studio intercom system to the rear of the Base Station. The wiring of the panel connector is shown below for two-wire and four-wire systems.

Figure 2-3. Intercom connection (two-wire system)

Housing

PROG

Figure 2-4. Intercom connection (four-wire system)

Housing

PROG in ret.

PROG in

ENG in ret.

ENG in

Housing

ENG in/out

PROD in/out

Housing

ENG out

PROD in ret.

PROD in

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PROD out

Function Valu e

2-wire

Signal level 0 dBu

Load impedance 200 Ω

DC level 40 VDC (max.)

4-wire

Output signal level +6 dBu or 0 dBu selectable

Output impedance 50 Ω (max.), symmetrical

Input signal level +6 dBu or 0 dBu selectable

Impedance 9 KΩ (min.), symmetrical

2.5 Connecting the studio signalling

Connect the studio signalling system to the rear of the Base Station. The wiring of the panel connector is shown.

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Figure 2-5. Signalling connection

Call out

Call out ret.

On-air in

On-air ret.

Audio 1 level Audio 2 level

Ground

2.5.1 Call, On-air and Iso signals

There are four connection methods for the Call, On-air and Iso (On-air yellow) signalling functions:

1. Dry contact

2. Common ground

3. Voltage level Send lead

4. Open / voltage level Send lead

A selection in the SYSTEM/SIGNALLING menu allows you to make the state of the function (on or off) correspond to a particular input signal. There are two leads for each connection Send and Return.

Preview out Preview out ret.

ISO in ISO in ret.

Call in Call in ret.

+5 VDC

Housing

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Function Send pin Return pin

Call 2 10

Iso 3 11

On-air 4 12

The following tables show the selectable states for each of the four connection methods. The states are Open/High (OH); High/Open (HO); Low/High (LH) or High/Low (HL).

Menu setting Input shorted Input open

LH Function ON Function OFF

HL Function OFF Function ON

* a common return (not ground!) can be used for the three functions.

Figure 2-6. Dry contact signalling

base station

signaling

External signaling dry contact

connector

Menu setting Input grounded Input open

LH Function ON Function OFF

HL Function OFF Function ON

* use either Send or Return only, do not mix.

Figure 2-7. Common ground signalling

Signal 1

Signal 2

base unit signalling connector

Signal n

Common

External On-Air signaling with common contact

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Menu setting Input 0 to 2.5V Input 4 to 24V

LH Function ON Function OFF

HL Function OFF Function ON

* isolated from ground.

Menu setting Input open Input 4 to 24V

OH Function ON Function OFF

HO Function OFF Function ON

* isolated from ground.

Figure 2-8. Voltage level signalling

+5 - 12 Vdc

External signaling with DC output voltage

base unit

signalling

connector

2.5.2 Audio level

Apply a DC voltage to pins 6 and 14 of the signalling connector to control the levels of audio channels 1 and 2 respectively, as shown in the figure below.

Figure 2-9. Audio level control

Audio 1 level (pin 6)

Audio 2 level (pin 14)

-22 dBu

-28 dBu

-34 dBu

-40 dBu

-46 dBu

-52 dBu

-58 dBu

-64 dBu

+5 Vdc (pin 7)

GND (pin 15)

+4.3V

+3.7 V

+3.1 V

+2.5 V

+1.9 V

+1.3 V

+0.7 V

0 V

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2.6 Auxiliary connections

2.6.1 Private data

Private data channels can be used for the transmission of serial data via the Triax cable. For example, electronic scriptboard or character data for a video display unit or pan and tilt data can be transmitted to the camera.

The tracker microphone intercom channel is used for the data channel from camera head to Base Station. The program intercom channel is used for the data channel from Base Station to camera head. The input and output signals are available on the auxiliary connectors of the camera and Base Station. If a channel is used for private data, then of course the original functions are no longer available.

Figure 2-10. Private data on auxiliary connector

Private date in

Private data out

To select the function of the Base Station to camera channel set the Base Station menu item AUDIO\INTERCOM\INTERCOM\PRIVATE DATA\PROG Channel to Priva.

To select the function of the Camera to Base Station channel set the Base Station menu item AUDIO\INTERCOM\INTERCOM\PRIVATE DATA\TRACKER CHANNEL to PRIVATE.

Remember that the propagation-delay times are different for different Triax cable lengths, especially if a return signal is involved. At maximum lengths of 2400 metres the total delay is at least 25 µs and can be more than 30 µs depending on the type of Triax cable.

The duty cycle difference between input and output is max. 5%.

Function Value

Baudrate 2400 bits/sec typical; 4800 bits/sec max.

Input level TTL, possible RS232 ("0"= 0V +/- 0.5V; "1"= 5V +/- 0.5V)

Input impedance 100 KΩ

Output impedance 150 Ω

Max load ~1 KΩ

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2.7 Base Station connectors

Figure 2-1. Base Station connector location

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Monitoring HD module

External Video module

Communication module

Triax/Fibre power module

230

Caution

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.

Audio out

DSC Interface board HD

Triax / Fibre module

Data1

Network

AUX

RS232

Monitor

I / ComSign

HDTV

HD SDI SDTV

External

HD-SDI

SDI

1 G Y

CVBS

2 R Pr

CVBS

3 B

CVBS

Text

CVBS VIEW

Ref

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2.7.1 Triax/fiber module

Figure 2-11. Triax connector

1. Inner pin: Signals + power

2. Inner shield: Return

3. Outer shield: Base Station housing

Fischer male: Panel part number3922 407 30531

panel view (X540)

Triax connector orientation

The Triax connector can be mounted to suit your cable run.

Trilock female: Panel part number3922 407 30551

ARD female: Panel part number3922 407 30571

X540LEMO 3 female: Panel part number3922 407 30631

LEMO 4 female: Panel part number3922 407 30591

LEMO BBC male: Panel part number3922 407 30611

The panel part numbers are the connectors including the assembly.

Figure 2-12. Hybrid fiber connector

1. Power

2. fiber A

3. Return

4. fiber B

LEMO; panel view (X540)

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Shield of cable directly to the connector housing.

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User Manual

Introduction

1.1 Technology

1.1. 1 TriaxHD Features

1.1.2 HD fiber features

1.1.3 Modular construction

1.2 Features

1.3 Packing/unpacking

Installation

2.1 Configurations

2.1.1 Cameras and Base Stations with C2IP network

2.1.2 Camera with Triax adapter and SuperXpander

2.2 Control bus

2.3 Power supply

2.3.1 Base Station earthing

2.4 Connecting the studio intercom system

2.5 Connecting the studio signalling

2.5.1 Call, On-air and Iso signals

2.5.2 Audio level

2.6 Auxiliary connections

2.6.1 Private data

2.7 Base Station connectors

2.7.1 Triax/fiber module