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Warranty information is available in the Support section of the Grass Valley Web site
The SHED and HDX systems enable operation of Hybrid-Cable-equipped High Definition
(HD) cameras using only two singlemode fibers. Since the limiting factor of hybrid cables
are the distances at which they can propagate enough electricity to power the camera, the
SHED and HDX’s eliminate the copper and thus extend the total range of your camera
chain.
The SHED and HDX are optically passive meaning that the optical signals to and from the
camera are merely passed through the system. The electrical signals are interpreted to both
allow the CCU to recognize that a camera is attached and to safely allow the local powering
of the caSHED and HDXmera. ALL audio, video, and data signaling in the camera chain is
maintained.
About SHED and HDX
The SHED and HDX system consists of various parts depending on which versions of the
components were ordered. Since these systems can operate passively using just SHEDs or
actively using a combination of a SHED and an HDX, the components in your order will vary
with your specific application.
Product Returns
In the unlikely event of damage to your SHED and HDX during shipping or delivery, take
note the damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any component does not work
correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley (see
If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone call, an RMA number
(Return of Merchandise Authorization) will be issued. Please note this RMA number inside
and outside of all shipping boxes and on all documentation provided with the items to be
returned.
About this User Guide
This User Guide is designed to cover all of the various options and so not every page in this
guide will apply to your specific system.
Contact Us on page 21).
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About SHED and HDX
Safety and Notices
Safety and Notices
Laser Radiation
WARNING! Class 1 Laser. Do not stare into any connector port or fiber.
This system transports the output of multiple CDRH Class 1 laser devices. Although this
means it is Eye Safe, you must avoid looking directly at, or staring into, the laser beam
located on an ST connector or on the end of any fiber.
Infrared radiation is produced at the fiber connection ports on each unit and potentially at
the end of unterminated optical fibers that are attached to this port. Avoid any direct
exposure to the light that comes from these sources.
Do not attempt any type of service to this instrument other than what is instructed in
this manual. Refer servicing to Grass Valley, a Belden Brand (see
FCC Part A Manual Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the User Guide, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
Contact Us on page 21).
Warning CE
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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This chapter explains how to install and configure the SHED and HDX system.
There are two basic ways in which SHED and HDX units can be used to augment your HD
camera systems, and both concern how the camera is ultimately powered.
Passive Set-up - SHED-BS and SHED-C
In a Passive set-up, a SHED-BS is connected to a SHED-C with two singlemode fibers
Figure 2-1). In this configuration, the camera head must be locally powered via a battery or
(
a suitable local power supply.
Installation and Configuration
Fig. 2-1: Passive SHED-SHED System
Active Set-up - SHED-BS and HDX
In an Active configuration, a SHED-BS is connected to an HDX via two singlemode fibers
and the HDX supplies power to the camera through up to 100m of SMPTE Hybrid Cable
Figure 2-2).
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Installation and Configuration
In each case, a SHED-BS returns an electrical signal to the base station that facilitates the
operation of the camera even though there is no physical copper connection. The SHED-BS
requires no external power supply.
Fig. 2-2: Active SHED-HDX System
SHED-BS Configuration for Camera Types
The SHED-BS supports multiple camera types, and each has different interface
requirements at the CCU end. The SHED-BS must be manually configured for the type of
camera in the system, using four DIP switches on the side of the case. A label is mounted on
the case to show the switch positions for the supported cameras.
CameraSw 1Sw 2Sw 3Sw 4
SonyONONONOFF
Hitachi HD5000OFFONONOFF
IkegamiONOFFONOFF
Panasonic 3500OFFOFFONOFF
Panasonic 931BONONOFFOFF
Panasonic 3800OFFONOFFOFF
SHED-C and PANASONIC 3800 Camera
The Panasonic 3800 camera is a special case - the SHED-C is used to feed power to the
camera. A jack on the SHED-C case accepts 12 VDC, and the 10 VDC required for the camera
is fed down the hybrid fiber cable to the camera.
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Setting Up HDX
The HDX can accept either 120 VAC or 240 VAC. Input voltage selection is NOT automatic; it
must be manually configured by adjusting the Power Entry Module (
The unit accepts AC line voltage with a standard IEC/NEMA type power cord. A window on
the Power Entry Module reflects the current VAC setting, either 115 or 230.
Verify that the voltages on the units are set properly before operating the system.
Changing the Input Voltage
To change the input voltage to the HDX:
1 Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver in the notch at the top of the Power Entry Module to
gently pry open the module cover and expose the fuse block. The cover is hinged at the
bottom and will open easily.
2 Gently pop out the fuse block.
3 Turn the block over and replace it back into the module.
4 Close the module cover.
SHED-C
User Guide
Figure 2-3).
The new input voltage value will be visible in the voltage value window.
The same procedure is followed for fuse replacement. Be careful to replace fuses with ones
of equal voltage, current and duration (3 Amp, 250V, Slo-Blo)
Fig. 2-3: Power Entry Module for HDX
Selecting Normal or Low line voltage range
The HDX operates on AC mains power and can work with a variety of voltages. The internal
power supply can be set for two operating ranges: 120/240 VAC (normal) and 100/200 VAC
(low) +/- 10%, both at 50/60 Hz.
To change between Normal to Low line voltages, it is necessary to open the HDX unit and
change the transformer connections to the Power Entry Module. Proceed as follows:
• Remove all external connections from the HDX.
• Remove the (4) #4-40 screws in the HDX faceplate and carefully withdraw the chassis
from the cover. The connections to the transformer are color-coded and are connected
to the Power Entry Module with 0.187" spade-type connectors ("Fastons"). These are
labeled "A", "B", "C", and "D" on the rear of the power module.
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Installation and Configuration
Selecting Normal or Low line voltage range
IMPORTANT
Be sure to remove all external connections from the HDX including the
power cord before attempting these changes.
To convert from Normal to Low voltage operation:
• Remove the Yellow and Black transformer leads from the Power Entry Module.
• Cover these leads with insulation (electrical tape) to prevent contact with the chassis or
other components.
• Connect the unused Blue and Red leads, below. It is imperative that the leads go to the
correct positions or damage to the HDX may result. Re-assemble the HDX in reverse
order to complete the conversion.
D White White
C Orange Orange
B Blue Yellow
100/200V 120/240V
A Red Black
To convert back to Normal voltage, reverse the above procedure.
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Setting up SHED and SHED-6
The SHED-BS and SHED-C do not require an external electrical power supply of any kind.
The only exception is SHED-C for the Panasonic 3800 camera, which requires an external
power supply. What little power they do consume is provided by the camera system. In a
passive system, only the fiber link of two singlemode ST terminated fibers needs to be
provided. As the camera head is locally powered, the SHED-BS and SHED-C merely serve to
"fool" the camera and base station into believing there is a piece of SMPTE hybrid cable
between them.
SMPTE Hybrid cable lengths should be as short as possible between the CCU and the SHEDBS and between the camera and the SHED-C to maintain optimum performance.
SHEDs can be positioned directly at an access panel (Figure 2-4) or rack mounted with
Grass Valley’s SHED-6, a 1-RU frame that houses six individual SHED-BS units in one simple
enclosure (
Note that the SHED-6 requires 12VDC via a 4-pin XLR-M connector. Please also note that
SHED-6 only supports listed Sony and Ikegami cameras.
• Pin 1: Ground
• Pin 2: Unused
• Pin 3: Unused
• Pin 4: + Power VDC
Figure 2-5).
SHED-C
User Guide
Fig. 2-4: SHED Mounted to Access Panel
Fig. 2-5: SHED-6 Front and Rear Panels
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Installation and Configuration
Fiber Connectors
Fiber Connectors
Your system can be equipped with a variety of different fiber optic connectors, both for the
Hybrid cable and for the two fibers that connect the system together.
Connector options are as shown below.
SHED-BS (Universal Base-Station end, stand-alone)
One End (choose 1)Other End (choose 1)
UFP-304FUFP-2ST
UFP-FISUFP-2SC
UFP-2STMUFP-2SCA
SHED-C (Universal Camera end, stand-alone)
UFP-2LC
UFP-NOC2
UFP-MX2
One End (choose 1)Other End (choose 1)
UFP-304MUFP-2ST
UFP-FISMUFP-2SC
UFP-2STMUFP-2SCA
UFP-2LC
UFP-NOC2
UFP-MX2
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This chapter presents the features of the SHED and HDX system, including a
Troubleshooting section and a maintenance section.
Since the HDX does the job of actually powering the camera head, the majority of its
purpose is to produce the high voltages required by today's HD camera and large zoom
lens systems. The remaining purpose is to sense the type of camera system that is attached,
and then proceed through the proper start-up sequence that safely provides the
appropriate voltages.
SHED and HDX Features
Since the optical portions of SHED and HDX systems are passive, the maximum distances
that can be achieved are determined by the optics in your camera system. As most HD
camera systems on the market today have optical budgets of around 12-14db, it is
reasonable to assume that with ideal fiber and minimal connector losses, theoretical
distances of 20km can be realized. Single mode fiber is mandatory.
Once powered up, an HDX with multiple-camera support will attempt to recognize what it
is attached to. The HDX product line is designed to work with:
• Sony 750 and 950 HD Camera systems
• Ikegami HD Camera systems
• Power Plus (see CopperHead manual for details)
• Grass Valley LDK-6000 and -8000 series
• Panasonic 931B, 3500 and 3800
• Hitachi HD1000 andHD5000
See Compatible Camera Systems on page 11 for a complete list of supported camera
systems.
Use of the HDX with any other equipment will result with an error condition indicated by
ERR on the HDX 4-segment display. As long as an error condition is detected, no high
voltage will be enabled.
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SHED and HDX Features
HDX
HDX
HDX Faceplate Indicators
Fig. 3-1: HDX Front Panel Displays
HDX LED Indicators
DC HV
AC IN
Nothing attachedGreenUnlitUnlitUnlitRedUnlitUnlit
PowerPlusGreenGreenUnlitGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
IkegamiGreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Sony 750GreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Sony 950GreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Panasonic 3500GreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Panasonic 931BGreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Panasonic 3800GreenGreenUnlitGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
HitachiGreenUnlitGreenGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Grass ValleyGreenGreenUnlitGreenUnlitUnlitUnlit
Enable
AC HV
Enable
HV
Present
Cable
Open
Cable
Short
Remote
Pwr Enable
In both active and passive systems, the camera CCU needs to be powered on first and the
camera head needs to be in the ON position. In passive systems, once local power is applied
to the camera, the system should work normally. In active systems, the HDX will take a few
seconds to:
• determine what kind of equipment is attached
• safely apply the correct voltage for that equipment
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LED indicators (see Figure 3-1 and the HDX LED Indicators table above) will show
diagnostic information. An Open or Shorted hybrid cable will always result in a fault
condition. The remainder of the LEDs will be Green or Out depending on what type of
camera (or Power Plus) is attached to the HDX (see the HDX LED Indicators table above).
Incoming optical power is indicated on the lower 4-segment display on the HDX. -20 dBm is
the least amount of optical power that can reliably keep the system functioning. If the CCU
is operating normally (typical optical output of approx. -7 dBm) and the HDX is showing
high loss, check your installed cable for bend radius and connector problems.
The Optional LOCAL/REMOTE switch provides the convenience of having your camera
powered down when optical power to the HDX is turned off. So when the switch is in the
REMOTE position (Faceplate LED = Green), turning your camera CCU Off will also turn
power to the camera head Off.
Compatible Camera Systems
ManufacturerSupported Models
SonyHDC700/750
IkegamiHDK-79E & 790E
Grass ValleyLDK-6000 series - all
SHED-C
User Guide
HDC900/930/950
HDC1000/1450/1500/1550
HDC3300
HDCU3300
HDFX-100
BVP-950/CA950 w/CCU900
BVP-9500WS
HDK-725 & 725P
HDK-75EX
HDK-79EX-II & 790EX-II
HDK-79EC & 79EX
HDK-79EXNA
LDK-8000 series - all
Accessory List
PanasonicAK-HC3800
HitachiCH-HD1000
CH-HD5000
CU-HD500
• Power Supply for SHED-6 (ADAP-AC-02)
•Singlemode patch cords
• Remote Shut-off option for HDX
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SHED and HDX Features
HDX Rack Mount Frame
HDX Rack Mount Frame
The HDX Rack Mount Frame (2 RU) holds two HDXs in a standard rack.
Individual HDXs must be removed from their sheet-metal cases in order to be installed into
an HDX Frame.
• Remove the four Philips-head screws on the top edge of the faceplate
• Slide the HDX chassis out of its case
• Slide the HDX chassis into one side the frame, and secure it using the four screws
removed in the first step.
Note that all connections to the HDX are located on the front panel, so there are no
connections on the rear of the frame.
Fig. 3-2: HDX Rack Mount Frame
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SHED-BS
Description
SHED-C
User Guide
The new SHED-BS is a universal model that can be configured manually, using four
switches, to support the following cameras:
•SONY
•HITACHI
• IKEGAGMI
• PANASONIC 931B
• PANASONIC 3500
• PANASONIC 3800
The four DIP switches, and a label showing the switch positions for the various supported
cameras, are located on the side of the SHED-BS case, as shown in the figure.
•PANASONIC 3800
The cameraselection switches, along with a label showing switch positions for the various supported cameras, are located on the case as shown in the figure.
The DIP switch positions for the cameras, as shown on the label, are as follows:
CameraSw 1Sw 2Sw 3Sw 4
SonyONONONOFF
Hitachi HD5000OFFONONOFF
IkegamiONOFFONOFF
Panasonic 3500OFFOFFONOFF
Panasonic 931BONONOFFOFF
Panasonic 3800OFFONOFFOFF
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SHED and HDX Features
Connectors
Connectors
The SHED-BS is equipped with ST connectors on the fiber-run side, and a LEMO connector
on the CCU side, as shown in the figure. Note that other connectors are available as an
option - see
Fig. 3-3: Shed-BS fiber-run side - ST connectors SHED-BS CCU side - LEMO connector
Fiber Connectors on page 8.
Deployment
A typical deployment of the SHED-BS and HDX to interface a remotely-powered camera to
its CCU is shown in the diagram.
Fig. 3-4: SHED-BS and HDX Deployment Diagram
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SHED-C
Application
Connectors
SHED-C
User Guide
The SHED-C is used in applications where power is applied to the camera locally. The SHEDC can operate in two modes:
•Active - used only with the PANASONIC 3800 camera - power is applied to the camera
from the SHED-C, via a 12VDC external supply connected to the jack on the SHED-C
case. The SHED-C generates the 10 VDC required by the camera, and sends it to the
camera through an SMPTE Hybrid Fiber cable that can be up to 1.5 Km long.
• Passive - used with all other cameras - a local power supply is connected directly to the
camera. The camera is connected to the SHED-C via an SMPTE Hybrid Fiber cable. A
load is placed on the power feed wire used in the active mode.
In both cases, the CCU-end of the fiber run uses a SHED-BS as the Fiber/CCU interface.
The SHED-C is equipped with ST connectors on the fiber-run side, and a LEMO connector
on the camera side, as shown in the figure. Note that other connectors are available as an
option - see
Fiber Connectors on page 8.
Fig. 3-5: SHED-C fiber-run side - ST connectorsSHED-C camera side - LEMO connector
The power jack for the 12 VDC supply for active-mode operation with a PANASONIC 3800
camera is located on the side of the case, as shown in the figure.
Fig. 3-6: SHED-C showing the 12 VDC input jack location
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SHED and HDX Features
Deployment
Deployment
The figure shows a typical deployment of a SHED-C and SHED-BS. In this case, the SHED-C is
in passive mode, as a local power supply is connected directly to the camera.
Troubleshooting
Fig. 3-7: SHED-C and SHED-BS Deployment Diagram
SymptomPossible CauseCorrective Action
No AC IN indicationPower sourceVerify correct VAC selector
setting
Be sure power switch is On:
1 = On; 0 = Off
Check fuses
Camera will not power.
RED LEDs for Cable Short
or Cable Open
No Optical Link. Optical
Power Meter reads
>20bDm
HV not being applied (No
HV LED = GREEN)
Bad SMPTE Hybrid cableCheck for electrical problems
with hybrid cable and/or
replace the hybrid cable that
connects the CCU to the SHEDBS or the CAMERA to the the
HDX/SHED-C
Bad fiber link• Verify CCU/CAM is on and
optics are working
• Check all fiber to ensure that
connectors are clean and that
there are no bend-radius
issues along the run. Minimize
in-line connectors and
patches, if possible.
Camera system not
powered. Improper
camera system
Make sure that the camera
system is supported
Make sure that the camera
system is powered
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CAM stays powered ON
when CCU is powered off
Switch in wrong position
at HDX
If you wish the camera to power
down when the CCU is turned
(only if this option is installed)
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A Note About Fiber Maintenance
As with any fiber optics system, connector cleanliness is one of the most important factors
leading to a successful implementation. The ST connectors on the various components are
very easy to clean with a "Kim-wipe" and 100% pure isopropyl alcohol. There are a number
of other cleaning methods available.
In terms of cleaning the hybrid connector, there are only two acceptable methods. The first
involves having the proper alcohol swab that can be inserted into the optical cavity without
harming the ceramic alignment sleeve. These are one-time use. The other involves removal
of the alignment sleeve via a special tool made by LEMO and others and then using
conventional cleaning methods once the termini is exposed.
Having a routine maintenance/cleaning schedule for all of your fiber optic gear will provide
you with many years of reliable service.
Block Diagram
SHED-C
User Guide
Fig. 3-8: SHED and HDX Functional Block Diagram
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A Note About Fiber Maintenance
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Specifications
Specifications - SHED-BS & SHED-C
Environment
Dimensions (L x W x H) .................................................................................. 7.5" x 1.9" x 2.5"