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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 30541 April 2007 v4.0 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 SD DigiLink camera system...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide 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: - EN60950-1 : Safety... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Powering the camera..........2-5 Attaching the LDK 5481 adapter to a camera head......2-6 Mounting a script board . - Page 4 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide Connecting the studio signalling ........3-11 3.5.1...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Digilink System
DigiLink system 1.1 Introduction The DigiLink system consists of a camera adapter (LDK 5481) and a base unit (LDK 4700) for use with Grass Valley standard definition (SD) camera heads. The system features digital signal processing and digital transmission of all signals between the camera head and base unit to ensure there is no loss of quality. -
Page 6: Compatibility
(e.g. file management) are not supported by the system. ☞ Note The LDK 5481 adapter is backwards compatible with existing LDK 5480 breakout boxes and can be connected to them as described in the LDK 5480 User’s Guide. v4.0... -
Page 7: Configurations
1.4.1 Digilink system SDI coax configuration A camera head with an LDK 5481 adapter can be connected to the LDK 4700/00 base unit using two coax SDI cables. The maximum length of cable that can be used is 250m (820 ft). -
Page 8: Digilink System Multicore Configuration
1.4.3 Stand alone SDI coax configuration A camera head with an LDK 5481 adapter can be connected to a recorder unit using an SDI coax cable. Only the SDI signal is passed via the coax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used is 300m (1000 ft). -
Page 9: Stand Alone Multicore Configuration
DC power supply 1.4.4 Stand alone multicore configuration A camera head with an LDK 5481 adapter can be connected to a recorder using a multicore cable. Power can be supplied by the recorder via the multicore cable or directly to the adapter itself. -
Page 10: Intercom
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | DigiLink system 1.5 Intercom An intercom channel connects the base unit to the camera operator's headset. The operator's intercom microphone signal is sent to the base unit. The headset can be connected to the 5 pin XLR headset connector at the back of the DigiLink adapter. - Page 11 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | DigiLink system v4.0...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 - Ldk 5481 Digilink Adapter
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter Chapter 2 LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter Important information (English) Read this information carefully before installing or servicing this equipment and retain them for future reference. Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual. - Page 14 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter • There are no user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only or contact your local Grass Valley representative. Cautions Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property.
- Page 15 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 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...
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Page 16: Specifications
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2.1 Specifications Item Value Power requirements 12 V Power consumption 12 W Power input 12 V XLR-4 male (or multicore cable) Power output 12 V 1.5A; 4-pin Hirose SDI Video output SMPTE 259M, 0.8 Vpp, 270Mb/s;... -
Page 17: Compatibility
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2.3 Compatibility Before using the LDK 5481 DigiLink adapter you must ensure that it is compatible with your camera head. Camera heads with software version v13.0 and higher are fully compatible and do not need to be upgraded. -
Page 18: Attaching The Ldk 5481 Adapter To A Camera Head
☞ Note The digital zoom control of the LDK 500 cannot be used in combination with the LDK 5481 adapter. An optional analogue zoom control LDK 6113 can be used. Remove the carrying handle from the camera. Use the supplied screws and washers to attach the mounting bracket to the top of the camera. -
Page 19: Mounting A Script Board
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2.6 Mounting a script board To attach the optional script board (LDK 6985/21) to the adapter use the special bracket and screws delivered with the script board. To attach the bracket to the adapter, proceed as... -
Page 20: Adapter Connectors
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2.7 Adapter connectors Figure 2-4. DigiLink adapter connector location SDI video output connector Script light output SDI video input connector DC power Multicore supply input connector DC out... -
Page 21: Sdi Video Input Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2.7.2 SDI video input connector Figure 2-6. SDI video input connector This BNC connector receives an SDI video input from the base unit. Reference, teleprompter and external video signals are embedded in the stream together with intercom, control and private data signals. -
Page 22: Video Signal (Vf) Output Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2-10 2.7.4 Video signal (VF) output connector Figure 2-8. Video signal (VF) output connector This BNC socket provides a 1.0 Vpp analog output video INSTALL signal. This signal can be assigned in the menu of the camera. -
Page 23: Lcp / Fibre Power Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2-11 2.7.7 LCP / Fibre power connector Figure 2-11. LCP connector This connector is used to connect an LCP control panel (LDK 5201) to the camera. RS-232 RXD... -
Page 24: Dc Power Input Socket
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2-12 2.7.9 DC power input socket Caution The input voltage must not exceed +17 Vdc. Figure 2-13. DC power input connector Power ground -Batt sense +Batt sense +10.5 Vdc . . . +17 Vdc This socket accepts a DC voltage of 12V nominal. -
Page 25: Install Menu
2.8 Install menu The functions shown in the table below appear in the INSTALL menu of the camera head when an LDK 5481 adapter is attached. Refer to the User’s Guide of the camera head for more information on accessing this menu. - Page 26 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 5481 DigiLink Adapter 2-14 v4.0...
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Page 27: Chapter 3 - Ldk 4700 Base Unit
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit Chapter 3 LDK 4700 base unit Important information (English) 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. - Page 28 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit • 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.
- Page 29 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit Mit der Montage, Bedienung, Instandhaltung oder Instandsetzung dieser Ausrüstung betrauten Personen wird dringend geraten, sich mit der Theorie und Praxis der Ersten Hilfe vertraut zu machen. Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheits- und Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden.
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Page 30: Installation Information
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit • Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist das Produkt korrekt zu belüften; • Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung angeschlossen werden. 3.1 Installation information 3.1.1 Ventilation... -
Page 31: Installation Notices
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3.1.3 Installation notices For proper installation the following NEC articles should be noticed: Regarding communication circuits: – Installation of equipment (article 800.18). Regarding radio and television equipment: – Avoid contact with conductors of other systems (article 810.13);... - Page 32 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit For the 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"...
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Page 33: Specifications
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3.2 Specifications The base unit is available in two versions: • The LDK 4700/00 version has a 26-pin multicore connector for use with a multicore cable connection to the DigiLink adapter;... -
Page 34: Dimensions
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3.3 Dimensions base unit Figure 3-1. LDK 4700 DigiLink dimension sketch 483 mm 465 mm 44 mm Ready On-air 438 mm 255 mm v4.0... -
Page 35: Controls And Indicators
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3.4 Controls and indicators Figure 3-1. DigiLink base unit controls Ready Display indicator LDK 4700 DigiLinK - BASE UNIT Ready On-air Mains Set-up Power switch On-air buttons and indicator indicator 3.4.1 Powering the base unit... - Page 36 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-10 Press the up or down button to display the required item. Press the select button to select it. The display shows the abbreviation of the current item.
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Page 37: Connecting The Studio Signalling
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-11 3.5 Connecting the studio signalling Connect the studio signalling system to the rear of the base unit. The wiring of the panel connector is shown below. Refer to the next chapter for the location of this connector. - Page 38 LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-12 Dry contact signalling Figure 3-6. Dry contact signalling base unit signalling connector External signaling dry contact Voltage level signalling Figure 3-7. Voltage level signalling +5 - 12 Vdc...
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Page 39: Digilink Base Unit Connectors
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-13 3.6 DigiLink base unit connectors Figure 3-2. DigiLink base unit connector location LDK 4700/10 Signalling External/ Y / Pb / Pr SDI Camera Intercom Reference/ Camera Compontent... -
Page 40: Audio Out Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-14 3.6.2 Audio out connector Figure 3-9. Audio out connector Audio Screen Audio Out Audio Return Sensitivity range: -64 dBu to -22 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio output is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio input. -
Page 41: Teleprompter Input Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-15 3.6.6 Teleprompter input connector Figure 3-12. Teleprompter input connector Apply a 1Vpp, 75 Ohm teleprompter video signal to this BNC socket for viewing on the camera VF output. (The signal output on the camera VF or CVBS output is selected in the camera menu system.) -
Page 42: Cvbs Output Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-16 3.6.9 CVBS output connector Figure 3-15. CVBS output connector These two BNC sockets provide 1 Vpp CVBS analogue output video signals for viewing. BNC connector: panel view 3.6.10 SDI video output connectors... -
Page 43: Mains Power Supply Input Socket
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-17 3.6.12 Mains power supply input socket Figure 3-18. Mains power supply input socket Neutral Phase Earth Mains input voltage: 100 - 240 V (auto ranging) Mains frequency: 50 to 60Hz Fuses: T2.5 AH250V... -
Page 44: Dc Power Output Connector
LDK 5481 + LDK 4700 User’s Guide | LDK 4700 base unit 3-18 3.6.14 DC power output connector Figure 3-20. DC power output connector Power ground -Batt sense +Batt sense +12 Vdc Maximum power consumption 60W. XLR 4-pin female: panel view (X7) 3.6.15 Multicore connector...