Grass Valley LDK 5417 User Manual

User’s Guide

3922 496 30481 February 2007 v3.0

LDK 5417 + LDK 4417

SD Digital Triax camera system

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Declaration of Conformity

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:

- EN60950 : Safety

- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)

- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)

following the provisions of:

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

FCC Class A Statement

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.

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user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
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Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide updates and additional
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Table of contents

1 – Specifications

1.1 LDK 5417 Digital Triax Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 LDK 4417 Digital Triax Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.3 Triax cable specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 Remote control cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 – Configuration

2.1 Typical setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Connecting a control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 – Adapter controls

3.1 Powering the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.2 Selecting monitoring signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.3 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.4 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.5 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 – Adapter connectors

4.1 Triax connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.2 Ext1/Ext2 video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.3 Viewfinder / External 1 video output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.4 Script light power supply socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.5 DC power output socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.6 Audio microphone 1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.7 Intercom headset connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 – Camera install menu

6 – Base Station

6.1 Dimensions, weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.2 Installation of Base Station in rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7 – Mains power supply

7.1 Adapting the Base Station to the mains voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7.2 Fuse changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8 – Base Station connections

8.1 Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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9 – Base Station controls

9.1 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10 – Base Station installation

10.1 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.2 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.3 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10.4 Adaptation of BS to external on-air signal controls from the studio . . . . . . . . 38

11 – DC/DC converters

11.1 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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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 [phone] 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 this information carefully before installing this equipment and retain them for future
reference. Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.

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

Safety Summary

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

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

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

Warnings

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

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

Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or
injury to personnel.

• Do not modify this equipment;

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

• Only mount the unit on a tripod or pedestal and head that can carry a payload of more
than 50 kg.

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

• In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected;

• Mount equipment so that power lead can be accessed to disconnect power;

• 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 fuses of the type and rating specified;

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain. If the unit is used in a wet
environment, a rain cover should be used for personal safety reasons;

• There are no user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only or
contact your local Grass Valley representative;

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• Observe local building safety, fire protection and electrical installation standards during
installation and operation of this equipment;

• 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.

Cautions

Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or
destruction to equipment or property.

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

• Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature;

• To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the product correctly;

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

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Wichtige Hinweise

Lesen Sie bitte diese Hinweise genau bevor Sie diese Apparatur installieren und erhalten Sie
Sie für künftiges Nachslagen. Beachten und Lesen Sie alle mit “Achtung” und “Vorsicht”
gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise.

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

Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung)

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.

Vorsicht

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.

Mit “Vorsicht” wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen, die korrekte Arbeits- oder
Verfahrensweisen erfordert, um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern.

• An dieser Ausrüstung dürfen keine Änderungen vorgenommen werden;

• Die Montage dieser Ausrüstung darf nur von Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden;

• Diese Ausrüstung soll nur auf einem Stativ oder Sokkel und einem Kopf aufgestellt
werden die eine Last von mehr als 50 kg trägen kann.

• Es sollen nur von den Hersteller empfohlene Zubehöre verwendet werden;

• Bei Eintreten eines Notfalls unbedingt die Stromzufuhr abschalten;

• Ausrüstung so montieren, daß das Netzkabel zum Abschalten der Stromzufuhr zugänglich
ist;

• Jede Unterbrechung des Schutzleiters innerhalb oder ausserhalb des Geräts oder
Trennung der Schutzleiter-anschlussklemme Könnte das Gerät fefährlich machen. Eine
absichtliche Unterbrechung ist untersagt;

• Es dürfen nur Sicherungen des vorgeschriebenen Typs und Nennwerts verwendet werden;

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• Um Feuer oder Schlaggefahr vorzubeugen, soll das Produkt nie an Regen ausgesetzt
werden. Wenn das Produkt in eine nasse Umgebung verwendet wird muss eind
Regenüberzug verwendet werden.

• Dieses Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen oder nehmen Sie Kontakt auf mit Ihrem
Grass Valley Vertretene;

• 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.

Achtung

Mit “Achtung” werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet, die zu befolgen sind, um eine
Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw. von Eigentum zu verhindern.

• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen stöße oder Zittern ausgesetzt werden;

• Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen Temperaturen ausgesetzt werden;

• Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist das Produkt korrekt zu belüften;

• Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung
angeschlossen werden.

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Installation notices

For proper installation the following NEC articles should be noticed:

Regarding communication circuits:

• Installation of equipment (NEC article 800.18).

Regarding radio and television equipment:

• Avoid contact with conductors of other systems (NEC article 810.13);

Provide extensive, separate clearance requirements for indoor and outdoor locations (NEC
article 810.18).

Mains power supply chord

General

A mains power supply chord is not shipped with the device. To connect the device to the
mains the following power supply cord is advised: type H03 VV-F or H03 VVH2-F flexible
wire: 1 mm², 250V / 10A minimum or 16 AWG.

When the device is installed in one of the following countries the power chord must be
compliant to the indicated specifications and regulations below:

Denmark

Supply cord of single-phase equipment having a rated current not exceeding 10A shall be
provided with a plug according to the Heavy Current Regulations section 107-2-D1. Class I
equipment provided with socket-outlets with earth contact or which are intended to be
used in locations where protection against indirect contact is required according to the
wiring rules shall be provided with a plug in accordance with standard sheet DK 2-1a or
DK 2-5a.

Ireland

Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or cord and is designed to be connected to
a mains socket conforming to I.S. 411 by means of that flexible cable or cord and plug,
shall be fitted with a 13A plug in accordance with Statutory Instrument 525:1997 ­National Standards Authority of Ireland (section 28) (13A plugs and Conversion Adaptors
for Domestic Use) Regulations, 1997.

Spain

Supply cords of single-phase equipment having a rated current not exceeding:

• 10A shall be provided with a plug according to UNE 20315:1994

CLASS I EQUIPMENT provided with socket-outlets with earth contacts, or which are
intended to be used in locations where protection against indirect contact is required
according to the wiring rules, shall be provided with a plug in accordance with UNE
20315:1994

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Switzerland

Supply cords of equipment having a rated current not exceeding 10A shall be provided
vwith a plug complying with SEV 1011 or IEC 884-1 and the following dimension sheet:

• SEV 6534-2.1991 Plug Type 12: L+N+PE250V 10A

UK

Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or a cord and is designed to be connected to
a mains socket conforming to BS 1363 by means of that flexible cable or cord and plug,
shall be fitted with a "standard plug" in accordance with Statutory Instrument 1786: 1994 ­The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, unless exempted by those
regulations.

Note: "Standard plug" is defined in SI 1786:1994 and essentially means an approved plug
conforming to BS 1363 or an approved conversion plug.

US

Listed, detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) long; rated minimum 125V, 10A, type SJT
or type SVT flexible cord; one end terminates in NEMA 5-15P or 5-20P groundingtype
attachment plug, other end in appliance coupler.

Listed, detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) long; rated minimum 250V, 10A, type SJT
or type SVT flexible cord; one end terminates in NEMA 6-15P or NEMA 6-20P grounding­type attachment plug, other end in appliance coupler.

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1 Specifications

1.1 LDK 5417 Digital Triax Adapter

Item Value

Power requirements Digital Triax powered

Operating temperatures -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to +113°F)

Storage temperatures -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)

Weight (approx.) 2.3 kg (5.0 lbs.)

Dimensions 180 mm (H) x 110 mm (W) x 191 mm (L) without handgrip

Digital Triax in/out Fischer, ARD, Lemo or Trilock connector

Maximum Triax cable length 600m (1,600 ft) with 14mm cable (without teleprompter)

refer to the Triax cable specifications below for other values.

Intercom XLR-5 with PROD channel

Video EXT out 1 Vpp ~75 Ohm; BNC socket

Video VF out 1 Vpp ~ 75 Ohm; BNC socket

Rear microphone in XLR-3, balanced, +48 Vdc

DC power out +48 Vdc, 4-pin Lemo (12 or 24 Vdc with optional DC-DC

convertor)

Scriptlight power 12 Vdc, 0.25A, 3-pin Fischer

1.2 LDK 4417 Digital Triax Base Station

Item Value

Power requirements Approx. 70 W with camera and viewfinder

Mains supply 100 - 125V or 200 - 240 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz

Operating temperatures 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F)

Storage temperatures -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)

Weight (approx.) 7.0 kg (15.4 lbs.)

Dimensions 1/2 width 19-inch 3U rack

Video links Camera to Base Station: 270 Mbits digital

Base Station to camera: 2 analog links, bandpass @ 4.5 MHz

Base Station to OCP distance max. 50m or 100m using specified serial cables

Input signals Genlock and return video Base Station to camera

Output signals Digital outputs 270 Mbits (3x), encoded video (2x), camera

microphone output (1x)

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Item Val ue

Other signals Intercom (4-wire or RTS)

RS-422 link to operational control panel
Power supply - ON AIR1 and ON AIR2 indications

Electromagnetic compatibility and
safety devices

Conforms with CE directives (CE marking)

1.3 Triax cable specifications

Features used Cable length (8 mm) Cable length (14 mm)

Camera video and return signals,
audio signals and control bus

including teleprompter power 100m (330 ft.) 300 m (1,000 ft.)

300m (1,000 ft.) 600m (2,000 ft.)

Note 1

Maximum cable lengths are specified with Draka cables (8 mm and 14 mm). Exact cable
lengths depend on the quality of the cables and connectors used.

Note 2

Video signal rule: cable length is restricted by an attenuation of 24 dB max. at 100 MHz.

Note 3

Teleprompter power rule: maximum cable length is restricted by the conductor plus
screen cable resistance which may not exceed 4Ω.

1.4 Remote control cables

1.4.1 Standard length cables

Use one of the following RS-422 remote control cables to connect the OCP 400/10 to the
Base Station:

Cable type: Product code:

RS-422 Cable (2m) LDK 8121/02

RS-422 Cable (10m) LDK 8121/10

RS-422 Cable (25m) LDK 8121/25

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1.4.2 Custom length cables

To create your own custom length RS-422 remote control cable use the following wiring
diagrams (for cable runs up to 50m or 100m respectively):

Figure 1-1. RS-422 serial cable type 1 (twisted pair; 0 to 50 m)

Base Station

Ground
Ground

Return A
Return B

Out B

Out A
Ground
Ground

OCP power
(+ On Air 1,
On Air 2)

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

9

5

Cable Shield

Figure 1-2. RS-422 serial cable type 2 (twisted power; 0 to 100 m)

Base Station OCP 400/10

1

Ground

Return A
Return B

Out B
Out A

Ground

OCP Power
(+ On Air1,
On Air2)

6

2

7

3

8

4

9

5

Cable Shield

OCP 400/10

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Ground
Ground
Out A
Out B
Return B
Return A
Ground
Ground
OCP Power

(+ On air1,
On AIR 2)

Ground
Out A
Out B
Return B
Return A
Ground

OCP Power
(+ On Air1,
On Air 2)

6

7

8

9

6

7

8

9

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2 Configuration

2.1 Typical setup

A camera head with an LDK 5417 Triax adapter is connected to a LDK 4417 Base Station
using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant
degradation of the video signal is 600m (2,000 ft.) for a 14 mm Triax cable when no
prompter is used (see specifications for other values). The power supply is applied to the
Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera.

Figure 1-3. Typical Digital Triax system setup

SD Camera Head

LDK 5417 Digital Triax Adapter

1

A

Clear

Clear

ND1/4

Star 4P

2

B

ND1/16

Star 6P

3

C

Smart
card

ND1/64

Soft Focus

4

D

P wel

wer
o
P

on

Tracke rAux

Triax cable

remote control cable

OCP 400/10

LDK 4417 Digital Triax Base Station

External Power

Supply (optional)