MultiDyne SilverBULLET User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SilverBack II
CAMERA-BACK FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER
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Copyright 2009 MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc., Locust Valley, New York. Printed in the United
States of America. All Rights Reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced
in any form without the written permission of MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc.
This product was designed and manufactured in the
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
FEATURES AND OPERATION ............................................................................................... 2
CAMERA UNIT .................................................................................................................... 3
CAMERA VIDEO .............................................................................................................. 4
RETURN VIDEO .............................................................................................................. 4
REFERENCE ................................................................................................................... 4
AUDIO .............................................................................................................................. 5
INTERCOM ...................................................................................................................... 6
DATA ................................................................................................................................ 6
TALLY AND GPIO ............................................................................................................ 7
BASE UNIT .......................................................................................................................... 8
CAMERA VIDEO .............................................................................................................. 8
RETURN VIDEO .............................................................................................................. 9
REFERENCE ................................................................................................................... 9
AUDIO .............................................................................................................................. 9
INTERCOM .................................................................................................................... 10
DATA .............................................................................................................................. 10
TALLY AND GPIO .......................................................................................................... 11
TIMECODE .................................................................................................................... 11
FIBER INPUT/OUTPUT .................................................................................................. 12
POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 13
JUICE POWER OPTION ....................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 16
CAMERA UNIT .................................................................................................................. 16
GOLD MOUNT ............................................................................................................... 16
V-MOUNT ....................................................................................................................... 17
IRIS ROD MOUNT .......................................................................................................... 18
BASE UNIT ........................................................................................................................ 20
APPENDIX A. PIN-OUT SPECIFICATION ............................................................................ 21
CAMERA UNIT PIN-OUTS ................................................................................................ 21
BASE UNIT PIN-OUTS ...................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX B. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................... 24
SILVERBACK II CAMERA SIDE BLOCK DIAGRAM (TRANSMITTER) ............................. 24
SILVERBACK II BASE UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................ 25
APPENDIX C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 26
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INTRODUCTION
Figure
1 - SilverBack II Camera
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Back Fiber Optic Transceiver
The new SilverBack II provides users with an ergonomic and unobtrusive package, optimized
to deliver high-quality signals over long distances. This includes a full complement of bidirectional signals for most of the well-known digital camcorder brands in the market today.
The feature-rich, battery-powered system is truly an innovation for fiber transport. The
SilverBack II transports all camera signals including SDI video, audio, control data, GPIOs,
and tally for sports, ENG, D-SNG, and multi-camera studio applications over a single cable,
over any distance.
The product design has been refined to keep overall size and weight as small as possible
without sacrificing performance or operability. The elegant, compact case just over one-inch
thick combines with a simple and intuitive user interface is for ease of use.
With a collaborative effort, MultiDyne now provides camera operators with innovative new
solutions that are elegant in design while offering improved workflow and operational ease of
use.
The design of new high-performance, fiber-optic based camera accessories are to target a
wide range of applications — from broadcast television stations to 3D cinematographers.
The SilverBack II can also transport SDI video up to 3G HD-SDI uncompressed with
embedded or separate program audio. The return video option supports up to 3G HD-SDI
video for viewfinder or monitor viewing, providing a high-quality viewing experience for users
in the field.
In addition, this system allows users to achieve camera control/RCP paint functions through
one of the two available data channels, and an additional return video channel is available for
camera sync or genlock. Several options are available for optical connectivity including STs,
Neutrik® opticalCon, Fibreco Mini 2 expanded beam, and LEMO 304M.
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FEATURES and OPERATION
Milled from a solid block of aluminum, the SilverBack-II measures just over 1-inch thick, and
providing camera operators with a compact, unobtrusive camera-backed system for remote
signal transmission.
MultiDyne includes integrated dovetails on the top and bottom of the unit that you can use
with optional accessories, such as 15-mm iris rod adapters. This innovative feature is
extremely useful for the next generation of small-sized cameras that do not have professional
battery mounts or a method for shoulder use.
Refer APPENDIX A for Pin-Out details.
The following list shows SilverBack II features:
• All signals on ONE Cable
• Bi-Directional 3G-SDI
• 10km Operation
• Intercom with IFB/PGM inject
• Optional SDI Send for dual stream/3D
• 2 MIC inputs with phantom and pre-amps
• Accepts Anton-Bauer and “V-mount” Battery plates
• Integrated Tally lamps
• Camera RCP Control
• 1 additional Data path (232/422)
• 2 GPIO’s
• Integrated swivel for optical connector
• Top-mounted taps for mounting viewfinder
• Optional 15mm Iris Rod bracket for mounting flexibility
• Lightweight, low-profile packaging
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II system, the operator control panel provides a simple interface by which
the camera operator can quickly and easily check on system link, signal status, and adjust
uttons and blue LED backlighting make these adjustments fast and easy.
Figure
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SilverBack II Camera Unit
CAMERA UNIT
In the SilverBack
audio and intercom levels.
Soft-touch b
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This section describes the details specific to SilverBack II camera video.
connected to BNC input 1, which is at the top of the unit. The
camera unit accepts all standard SMPTE video rates ranging from 19 Mbps to 3Gbps and
supports embedded audio. LED’s on the front panel indicate the video data rate.
output of the camera video. You can use this for local monitoring
This section describes the details specific to SilverBack II return video. You can use this
feature for viewfinder, prompter, and so on.
is transported to the camera unit and output on BNC 3. All standard
SMPTE video rates ranging from 19 Mbps to 3 Gbps are supported as well as embedded
audio. LEDs on the front panel indicate the video data rate.
nc output for genlocking a camera and supports Black Burst
Level sync signals. It is highly recommended that you use Tri
and Black Burst for SD video. Reference video is output on BNC 5 (bottom most).
Figure
Level sync for HD video
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Camera Video Connectors and Status
CAMERA VIDEO
Video from the camera is
BNC 2 provides a loop-thru
purposes.
RETURN VIDEO
Video from the base unit
REFERENCE
SilverBack II has a reference sy
and Tri-
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This section describes the details specific to SilverBack II audio.
There are two balanced MIC preamp channels available for microphones or other sources
that are associated with the camera.
Each MIC preamp channel features adjustable gain from 0 to 60 d
addition, each MIC input has selectable 48V phantom power.
buttons on the front panel are used to make adjustments to the gain. LED
n microphone VU level or gain selection when gain modified. To
turn the Phantom Voltage ON or OFF for a particular input, press and hold the desired PH
Out details.
Figure
B in 10 dB increments
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MIC/Audio Inputs and Controls
AUDIO
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MIC 1 and 2 + indicators will display the mai
button for approximately 1 sec.
Refer APPENDIX A for Pin-
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SilverBack II supports an intercom headset port with headphone mixer for program audio,
intercom audio. Intercom audio is output on the left headphone channel and program audio is
n the right channel. You can perform MIC gain and sidetone adjustments using recessed
trimpots at the bottom of the front panel. The headset uses a 5
A Local/Remote button on the front panel allows selection between the PTT switch on the
panel or a remote switch that can be used to open the intercom MIC. The selected switch’s
LED blinks when the MIC is open.
a headphone a
front panel
directional serial data communication
You can select RS232 or RS422 by either wiring Pin 4 to GND
LED’s on the front panel indicate data activity for DATA
Out details.
Figure
pin XLR connector.
mplifier for a talent earphone. This amp
from the
channels each with it
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Headset Connector and Controls
Figure
6 –
Data Connectors
INTERCOM
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In addition, SilverBack II has
an adjustable level through the
input at base.
DATA
SilverBack II supports two biown 7 pin LEMO connector.
or wiring it footing respectively.
channels 1 and 2.
lifier has
. The audio for this originates
PGM Audio
s
Refer APPENDIX A for Pin-
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II has two integrated Tally LED’s to indicate Tally status, a large bar at the rear of
the unit as well as on the front panel. In addition, a relay contact Tally output provided on the
pin LEMO connector labeled AUX.
X connector also provides two GPI’s and two GPO’s for user
well as Timecode input and output.
In addition, the AUX connector has an input to key the headset MIC. A closure to ground
Out details.
defined purposes, as
Figure
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Tally
Figure
8 –
AUX Connector
TALLY AND GPIO
SilverBack
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The AU
activates this input.
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Refer APPENDIX A for Pin-
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