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3923 496 32511 April 2018 v1.3
Communication
XCU UNIVERSE UXF
Transmission
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XF FIBER
Camera Power
Cable
On Air
Power
XCU UXF Fiber Series
XF Transmission Fiber Base Station

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3923 496 32511 April 2018 v1.3 Communication XCU UNIVERSE UXF Transmission XF FIBER Camera Power Cable On Air Power XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright Grass Valley Canada 2018. Copying of this document and giving it to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the OCP 400 operation control panel ......28 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 4 Service menu ............85 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 5 Dimensions ............107 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 6 Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information. Packing for return If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass Valley service centre.
  • Page 7 To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the unit correctly. For safety reasons the unit must be mounted in a 19-inch rack which has safety covers according to IEC65. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 8 – Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets. – In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 9 Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 10 The wire colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK. Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - if you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The purpose of this user’s guide is to present a detailed description of how to install and operate the XCU UXF Fiber Series . It provides the information necessary to install, set up and operate the unit in different configurations.

  • Page 12: Technology

    The XF transmission system consists of a dockable XF Universe Fiber adapter adapter that fits on Grass Valley camera heads and the XCU UXF Fiber Series that takes care of power, signal transport and conversion and connection to the studio or OB van.

  • Page 13: Cradle Concept

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.2.5 Cradle concept The XCU UXF Fiber Series mounting system is like no other in the world. The unique cradle can be pre-mounted and pre-wired in a 19-inch rack which ensures secure mechanical and electrical connections including all connections to the IP infrastucture. This allows for the XCU to be easily slided in and out whenever needed.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Ip Connections

    ANALOG AUDIO OUT PORT PORT SIGNALS ON CONNECTORS A TO E DEPEND ON SELECTED VIDEO MODE REFER TO THE USER’S GUIDE FOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS SIGNALLING IP Trunk (RJ45) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Below is an example of a rack mounting rail installed in a 19-inch rack. Note that your specific situation may be different. min. 30 cm (11.8 in.) min. 12 mm (0.5 in.) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 16: Installing The Cradle

    400 mm from the rack front/ 400 mm XCU or other rack device FRONT XCU or other rack device XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 17: Connecting Studio Cabling

    Pull out the XCU from the cradle by pulling the XCU at its sides. • Now the transmission and mains cables can be connected. Refer to “Connector back panel” on page 87 for connectors and signals available on the XCU. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 18: Connecting The Control Network

    Eng in/out Eng in ret Input signal level +6 or 0 dBu (RMS) selectable Eng in Impedance min. 9 k symmetrical Prod in ret Prod in Prod in/out XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 19: Connecting Studio Signalling

    A common return (not ground!) can be used for all three functions (ISO, On Air and Call) If a contact is closed, the corresponding function is Active or Inactive, depending on the selection in the INSTALL > SIGNALLING INPUT menu: XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 20: Dry Contact With Multiple Xcus

    INSTALL > SIGNALLING INPUT menu: Menu setting Input is shorted: Input is open: LH (low-high) Function is Active Function is Inactive HL (high-low) Function is Inactive Function is Active XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 21: Common Ground

    INSTALL > SIGNALLING INPUT menu: Menu setting Input is shorted: Input is open: LH (low-high) Function is Active Function is Inactive HL (high-low) Function is Inactive Function is Active XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 22: Voltage Level

    Menu setting Input is 0 to 2.5V: Input is 4 to 24V: LH (low-high) Function is Active Function is Inactive HL (high-low) Function is Inactive Function is Active XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 23: Open Circuit/Voltage Level

    The function state depends on the selection in the INSTALL > SIGNALLING INPUT menu: Menu setting Input is open: Input is 4 to 24V: OH (open-high) Function is Active Function is Inactive HO (high-open) Function is Inactive Function is Active XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 24: Setting External Audio Level

    25 μs and can be more than 30 μs depending on the type of cable. The duty cycle difference between input and output is max. 5%. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    Below is a typical basic C2IP (Camera Control) network with multiple camera systems, control panels and a Camera Connect unit. Camera 1 C2IP XCU 1 Camera 2 XCU 2 Camera #n XCU #n Network switch OCP 400 Camera Connect XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 26: Setting The Camera Number

    Use the Up [3] and Down [4] buttons to select the camera number. Push the Forward button to confirm the settings or push the Back button to cancel the selection. Camera number Cancel XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 27: Accessing The Xcu Menu

    Menu (XCU display) Back Select • Select the Menu (Monitoring) option and push the Forward button to select. Or push the Back button to return to the main display status. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 28: Using The Ocp 400 Operation Control Panel

    The menu appears on the Monitoring output of the XCU. Use the appropriate selection buttons to navigate the menu. You can also use the rotary contol on the OCP 400 to move up or down through the menu. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 29: Navigating The Menu

    Monitoring output or on the XCU front display. 3.4.1 Entering the menu Use the navigation panel on the XCU UXF Fiber Series or the OCP 400 to access the XCU menu. The functions of the XCU are grouped into menus and sub-menus. When accessed, the...

  • Page 30: Leaving The Menu

    PIN code are disabled and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 31: Setting Up Intercom

    INTERCOM > INTERCOM menu, use WIRE MODE to select the wire mode the Engineering (Eng), Production (Prod) and Program (Prog) channels. By default these values are set to four-wire. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 32: Timing

    PIXELS and LINES items to shift the signals over one or more pixels and one or more lines, respecively. The maximum shift is one frame. ☞ ☞ Note Note Service access is needed to access the Shift Pixel and Lines items. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 33: Color Bars

    The color bar type can be selected with the VIDEO > COLOR BAR > COLOR BAR TYPE item. Two HD color bar types are available: Split (default) and Full. Split bar (according to Full bar (with grey bars SMPTE RP215) at the sides) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 - Configuration XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 - Media Network Configuration

    Return video formats: Teleprompter Ext 1/2: 3G/HD/SD-SDI (No TICO) ST2022-6 TP: SD-SDI (No analog) AES67 Audio/ Audio (1+2; RFC3551; L16/L24) intercom Intercom (Prod + Eng (+2nd Prog); RFC3551; L16/L24) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 36: Camera Connect

    You can use the XCU menu (either via the front panel interface on the XCU or via the OCP 400 BS remote menu) to set up the Media Network but it is more convenient to use Grass Valley’s Camera Connect application.

  • Page 37: Media Network Setup

    Media Network ports at the back panel of the XCU. Click the camera system you want to set up. A popup window appears and you can edit the following parameters: XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 38: Main Video

    Present indicator for Main video (sub) stream: (Sub) stream is disabled (Sub) stream is enabled and stream is active. (Sub) stream is enabled but stream is not active. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 39: Main Video In 4K Uncompressed Mode

    Note Note The 4K uncompressed mode is only available in combination with the LDX 86N camera. Also make sure that the camera is running in 4K video mode. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 40 Uncompressed first. To do this, click the camera system you want to configure. A popup windows appears. Set the 4K Output item to Uncompr (indicated in red below) and click OK to activate the changes. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 41 In case of a single destination unicast/multicast address, the port number of the first stream is entered and the port number for the subsequent streams is increased by 1. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 42 When the same IP address for Main Video, Monitoring video and or Live video is used, the port numbers for each stream MUST be set to different values. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 43: Ip Mon\Live Tab

    Enabled — selects whether the Monitoring video is included in the Media Network stream and to which port the stream is sent: Port A: Monitoring video is routed to Port A (default setting). XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 44 Dest. IP address — the destination IP address for Port A to which Live video is sent. Dest. Port — the destination port number for Port A for Live video. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 45: Ip Video In Tab

    External 1, External 2 and Teleprompter video inputs can be set up. The Extern 1, Extern 2 and Teleprompter columns show the present indicator, transport protocol, port number and Multicast IP address for each incoming video stream. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 46 Multicast — Yes or No. Select whether you want to use multicast or not. Multicast IP — the receiving multicast IP address (when Multicast = Yes) ✎ It is recommended to use port numbers in the 1000 .. 49152 range. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 47: Ip Audio Tab

    Port A+B: AES67 Audio is routed to both Port A and B to establish a redundant network connection. Refer to “IP Redundancy” on page 53 for more information about IP Redundancy. Off: AES67 Audio is NOT inserted into the Media Network stream. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 48 3 ms, 4 ms, 8 ms or 15 ms. ✎ Check the ‘Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable). XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 49: Ip Intercom Tab

    XCU (Cradle); Ext1 = from embedded SDI audio of external video input 1 (EXT1). AES67 = from AES67 Intercom stream on the Media Network. Program source— Intercom or Audio. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 50 3 ms, 4 ms, 8 ms or 15 ms. ✎ Check the ‘Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable). XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 51: Ptp Tab

    The list of camera systems is shown, sorted by camera number. In this tab you can set up synchronization to a PTP grandmaster. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 52 (Precision Time Protocol) specification. ✎ Check the ‘Apply settings to all camera systems’ box and press OK to apply the (changed) settings in this window to all camera systems (where applicable). XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 53: Ip Redundancy

    Monitoring 10 Gb/s SFP+ Port A Live Ethernet Audio/ Secondary (Redundant) intercom Media Network 10G IP Cable 10 Gb/s Ethernet Secondary 10G IP Ethernet Switch SFP+ Port B XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 54: Configuring Ip Redundancy

    (Main video, Live video, Monitoring video, Audio and Intercom) to view its locked status. 4.4.5 Incoming audio/intercom IP Redundancy does noet support the reception of redundant audio/intercom (incoming) streams. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 55: Test Example

    Submask: 255.255.0.0 Mon Video: 10.11.5.51:1001 Default GW: 10.11.5.1 Ext1 Ext2 IP Video In Port 1000 Port 1001 (not used) Ext1: port 1000 Ext2: port 1001 10.11.5.52 XCU 52 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 56: Ip Timing

    4.6.2 Timing for 4K Tico compressed video modes In the XCU menu, go the INSTALL > TIMING menu and use the IP VIDEO OUT function to set the delay between -5000 μs and +5000 μs. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 57: Timing For 4K Uncompressed Video Modes

    -5000 μs and +5000 μs. In the XCU menu, go the INSTALL > TIMING menu and use the IP VIDEO OUT function to set the delay between -5000 μs and +5000 μs. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 - Media Network configuration XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 - Operation

    On Air Power XF Fiber Display In normal operation the display shows the number of the camera connected to the XCU. It can also show configuration and diagnostic information. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 60 When the temperature in the XCU becomes too high, an EMERGENCY STOP occurs. This is indicated by four indicators (Communication, Transmission, Camera Power and Cable) flashing simultaneously red. Switch off the unit and contact your regional Grass Valley service representative.

  • Page 61: Transmission Diagnostics On The Ocp

    Cable error. Check cable and connectors for interruptions, broken or dirty optical ERROR connections. No signal is received. Check cable and connectors for interruptions, broken or dirty NoSignal optical connections. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 62: Messages

    Extract the fuseholder from the mains entry by pulling of the small clip at the bottom of the fuseholder. Replace both fuses. Insert the fuseholder until it clicks into place. Connect the power supply for the XCU to the IEC connector at the rear. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 - Xcu Menu Reference

    Switches SD Soft Detail on or off. This function reduces the amount of detail added fo large transitions. Soft Detail Lvl 0..99 User 1 Sets the maximum limit level of detail for SD Soft Detail. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 64: Monitoring Menu

    Switch on and select system Alias, Device ID or Head ID Head ID to show in the status bar. Cable Info Off, On User 1 Switch on to show transmission cable information in the status bar. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 65: Audio/Intercom Menu

    Selects wiring mode for Program intercom channel. Level 0dB, 6dB User 1 Selects intercom Program (Prog) channel attenuation (only available in 4wire mode, in 2wire mode level is always 0 dB). XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 66: Install Menu

    Time <time> — User 2 Shows current time. Date <date> — User 2 Shows current date. Change Time Hours (24h) 0..23 User 2 Sets the value for hours. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 67 C2IP control network (when IP mode is set to manual). Apply settings Exec, ..Exec User 0 Select Exec to apply the new IP settings. Nameserver 1 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 68 Main video outgoing stream: Tico: TICO compressed; Uncompr: uncompressed. Note that this option is only available when an LDX 86N camera is connected. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 69 Note: the allocation of audio payload to channels is fixed. Packet Time 0.125 ms, 0.250 1 ms User 0 Selects packet time of the AES67 packets. Refer ms, 1 ms to the AES67 specification. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 70 User 0 Select Yes for Multicast IP or No for Unicast IP streaming. [1..250].[0..255].[0.. — User 0 Multicast IP address for Audio stream (when 255].[1..254] Multicast = Yes) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 71 Set destination port number for Main video outgoing substream 2 (if present). Stream 3 destIP [1..250].[0..255].[0.. — User 0 Set IP address for Main video outgoing stream 3. 255].[1..254] XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 72 Packet Time 0.125 ms, 0.250 1 ms User 0 Selects packet time of the AES67 packets. Refer ms, 1 ms to the AES67 specification. Stream Enabling XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 73 BNC Ref in connector (can be HD Tri-Level sync or SD Black Burst) PTP: system locks to the PTP (=Precision Time Protocol) sync on the Media Network. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 74 4K Live Out 1080i, 720p, 1080p 1080i User 3 Selects video mode for the SDI Out signal on the — E — connectors when XCU is in 4K video mode. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 75: Security Menu

    Resets DeviceID to its factory value. Factory Defaults Exec, ... Exec Service Resets all settings to their factory defaults. Clear NVRAM Exec, ... Exec Service Clears Non Volatile RAM XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 76: Diagnostics Menu

    F2T Converter (Fiber to Traix Converter) <- only valid when this unit is connected Temperature Ok, Unknown, Unknown User 0 <Advanced settings> Critic, Error FPGA Temp -128..127 Service <Advanced settings> XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 77 <Advanced settings> error Service <Advanced settings> error/sec Service <Advanced settings> FEC Corr Service <Advanced settings> FEC Corr/sec Service <Advanced settings> Reset Errors Exec, ... Service <Advanced settings> Ethernet Network XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 78 LDK Connect Gw 0..99 User 2 <Advanced settings> Ethernet MAC-Address 1 User 2 <Advanced settings> MAC-Address 2 User 2 <Advanced settings> Link state Connected, User 2 <Advanced settings> Disconn XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 79 <Advanced settings> Stream 2A Locked Yes, No User 1 <Advanced settings> Stream 2B Locked Yes, No User 1 <Advanced settings> Stream 3A Locked Yes, No User 1 <Advanced settings> XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 80 <Advanced settings> error <Advanced settings> error/sec <Advanced settings> Port B2 Mbit/Sec 0..65535 User 1 <Advanced settings> Ethernet Packets valid/sec <Advanced settings> error <Advanced settings> error/sec <Advanced settings> Extern 1 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 81 <Advanced settings> Pkt Buffer 0..65535 User 1 <Advanced settings> Stream Info 0..255 User 1 <Advanced settings> Frame unknown, NTSC, unknown User 1 <Advanced settings> PAL, 1080i, 1080p, 1080psf, 720p XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 82 User 1 Class 0..255 User 1 Accuracy 0..255 User 1 Temperature Warning None, Transm, Fan, None User 2 <Advanced settings> Fan+T, !STOP!, FactKey Actual 0..6000 User 0 <Advanced settings> XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 83 User 1 <Advanced settings> SignalDetect Yes, No User 1 <Advanced settings> Locked Yes, No User 1 <Advanced settings> VideoMode Unknown, SD, Unknown User 1 <Advanced settings> 1080i59 .. 1080pfs29 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 84 0..65535 User 2 <Advanced settings> Total Run Hours 0..65535 User 2 <Advanced settings> Power Cycles 0..65535 User 2 <Advanced settings> Minimum Temp — — User 2 <Advanced settings> XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 85: Service Menu

    Init... Space Left <value> — Service <Advanced settings> Format Off, Running Service <Advanced settings> SD Card Present No, Yes Service <Advanced settings> Space Left 0...65535 Service <Advanced settings> XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 - XCU menu reference XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 87: Chapter 7 - Connectors And Signals

    FOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS SIGNALLING – Area A: Power and Transmission – Area B: Media Network bay – Area C: Baseband BNC video connectors – Area D: Studio connectors XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 88: Power And Transmission

    Description with SMPTE 304M, other SMPTE hybrid fiber connectors available on Optic fiber channel A request. Power supply return Optic fiber channel B Power supply Hybrid Fiber connector XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 89: Media Network Bay

    This green indicator flashes continuously when data is being exchanged. Caution Before you remove or insert an SFP+ module, read the safety information in the “Fiber-optic transmission units” on page 8 of this guide. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 90 SFP+ modules use different latching methods to insert and remove the module into and from a port. Refer to the SFP+ manufacturer’s information about the proper inserting and removal procedure for your specific type of module. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 91: Media Network Ip Streams

    Duplicate streams (except PTP) of Port A1 with different network IP range and local IP address and/or Port number. 12G-SDI output stream is only available via an optional convertor unit. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 92 Where 1080i video modes are listed, also 720p are mentioned.  The information in the tables is based on a connected LDX86N camera. Available video modes may differ for other camera models and/or installed licenses. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 93: For 4K Uncompressed Video Modes

    Audio format Port B1 AES67 RFC3551 ————————— 24 bits PCM (L24) ————————— Audio Out AES67 RFC3551 ————————— 24 bits PCM (L24) ————————— Intercom Out Control format ————————— ————————— XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 94 The Monitoring video IP protocol can be selected in the Camera Connect application in the Configuration > IP Mon\Live tab or in the XCU menu under Media Network > Outgoing Streams > Monitoring Video > Protocol. Only 1080p/1080i XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 95 To enable 4K Uncompressed mode, set the 4K IP Output to Uncompr in the Camera Connect application or the XCU menu.  To use HDR video modes the XDR eLicence needs to be installed onto the camera. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 96: Baseband Bnc Video Connectors

    In the INSTALL menu, go to the SDI LIVE SRC item to select SDR or HDR for this output when the XCU runs in HDR mode. Note: the connected camera needs to have an XDR eLicense installed. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 97 In the INSTALL menu, go to the SDI LIVE SRC item to select SDR or HDR for this output when the XCU runs in HDR mode. Note: the connected camera needs to have an XDR eLicense installed. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 98 In the INSTALL menu, go to the SDI LIVE SRC item to select SDR or HDR for this output when the XCU runs in HDR mode. Note: the camera needs to have an XDR eLicense installed. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 99 In the XCU menu, go to the INSTALL > SDI LIVE MODE item to select how the SDI Live Out signal is generated from the HS or XS signal: Combined, 1 Phase, 2 Phases or 3 Phases. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 100: Monitoring Video Outputs

    ☞ Note Note The monitoring outputs may have have sub-optimal signal quality in 4K video modes. Use these outputs for monitoring purpose only. 7.5.3 External video input connectors XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 101: Teleprompter And Reference Connectors

    The last loop-through output in a chain must be terminated with a 75  resistor. The maximum number of XCUs/XCU cradles that can be looped through is 6. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 102: Studio Connectors

    Eng out return (4-wire out, 2- out) wire in/out) Prog in (4-wire only) Prog in return (4-wire only) Prog in shield (4-wire only) Housing Housing Shield of cable to the pin marked housing. XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 103: Auxiliary (Aux) Connector

    1000BASE-T and Gigabit Ethernet compatible. Transmit data + (TX+ ) Transmit data - (TX-) Receive data+ (RX+) 8-pin standard TD2+ RJ-45 ethernet connector TD2- Receive data - (RX-) TD3+ TD3- XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 104: Digital Audio Out 1+2 Connector

    Signal at pin 2 of audio output is in Audio shield phase with signal at pin 2 of audio input. Audio output Audio return XLR 3-pin male connector XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 105: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    HD-SDI monitoring output 1x BNC, 0.8 Vpp, 75 , (CVBS text with video, for viewing purposes) Composite monitoring output 1x BNC (+ loop-through output), 1.0 Vpp, 75  Teleprompter input XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 106 0 or 6 dBu (±2 dB, max 12 dBu), 600  Output Frequency response 150 Hz to 6 kHz (1 kHz, -10 dBu output level) Distortion less than 2% (1 kHz, +12 dBu output level) XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)

  • Page 107: Dimensions

    Chapter 8 - Specifications 8.2 Dimensions 45 mm 488 mm XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 108 Chapter 8 - Specifications XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 109 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
  • Page 110 Copyright Grass Valley Canada...

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