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Link HD Quick Setup Guide
Connecting the LINK HD
The basic camera system comprises of three main components:Link HD Transmitter L1403 (2GHz) L1405 (3GHz)
Link RF Downconverters (Base L3020 for 2GHz, L3050 for 3GHz)
Link HD Receiver/Decoder L2132
Optional components for Camera Control are:Link Wireless CCU Interface L1255
Link HD Camera Controller L1420 (this will come factory assembled to the HD Transmitter)
The necessary cables and connectors to setup the basic system are included.
Battery Plates as ordered will come factory assembled to the Transmitter.
Typical connections shown above. Different configurations may be required for different camera
manufacturers, and different camera models..
Initial Setup
- Connect the components as shown (battery and power connections not shown in diagram)
- Place the transmitter on the camera battery plate. Connect the Camera SDI /Audio inputs
and, if fitted, the camera control connector. Put power on the components.
- Note:- If the components are setup near each other (on a bench or in a room), then the
signals may cause overload and signal may have to be attenuated to get operation.
- For more detailed information on the system please read the manual. Check with Link
Support for latest software upgrades
Basic Menu Navigation
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- Both the LINKHD Transmitter L1403 and the Link HD Receiver is configured by the operator
using a menu structure displayed on LCD display , six membrane push buttons are used to
navigate through these menus and select the required data. Please see the manual for
details of the menu structure.
- The left / right buttons are used to select the required top level menu, as indicated by the
‘tabs’ at the top of the display. The up / down buttons are then used to scroll to the
required sub-menu option.
- Enter will then select the option or Cancel will exit back to the level above without
selecting or changing the settings.
Setting up the LinkHD Receiver L2132
- Check and set the frequency (make sure you are using the correct downconverters
o OFDM Menu> Input Frequency
- Check and set power to the downconverters
o Decode Menu > DownConv – select downcoverter type
o Unit Menu > LNB power – select on
- Check and set Power On Default Video ( prior to lock this defines the HD format of the SDI
output)
o Decode Menu > Pwr Video- select HD format
If the Camera Control option (L1255) is fitted:-
- Check and set the Camera type
o CCU > Camera Type- select camera type
- Check and set Camera Control path frequency
o CCU > FRE - select Frequency
Note:- Menu will only appear if the CCU Unit L1255 is connected to the Receiver L2132
Setting up of the LinkHD Transmitter
- Check and set the frequency
o Status page > Frequency – set frequency
- Check and set Modulation (for quality of picture)
o Status page > Modulation – select modulation standard
- Check and set the Modulation System
o Advance Page > Unit > LMS-T (currently the only receiver mode (05/07)
- Check and set output on (this will turn the RF
o Setup Page > Output – set on
-
Check and set HD Input format
o Advanced Page > HD Input – select HD input type.
- Check the Audio parameter
o Advanced Page > Audio – select parameters as required.
If the Camera Control option (L1255) is fitted:-
- Check and set the Camera type
o Setup Page > Camera Control > Camera Type - select camera type
- Check and set Camera Control path frequency
o Setup Page > Camera Control > FRE - select Frequency
Additional Information
1) Check reverse path data speed must be set to 9600 baud (Link Control Software only in
diagnostic mode WCBAU;3; NOTE:- Check after resetting defaults )
2) Most manufacturers cameras will need modifying or the system will need specific additional
equipment. Check with Link Support as additional technical information is available for specific
products ( See Web)
3) Tally on Grass Valley currently require an additional hardware interface and updated software in
the camera head and the OCP.
Please contact Link Support if there are setup issues.
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