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MultiDyne SilverBack V Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
SilverBack V
CAMERA-BACK FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM
10 Newton Place
Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
(800)-488-8378 / (516)-671-7278 FAX (516)-671-3362
sales@multidyne.com
www.multidyne.com
Rev 2019-08-26

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide SilverBack V CAMERA-BACK FIBER OPTIC TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM 10 Newton Place Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA (800)-488-8378 / (516)-671-7278 FAX (516)-671-3362 sales@multidyne.com www.multidyne.com Rev 2019-08-26...

  • Page 2: United States Of America

    Page 2 MULTIDYNE, the Multidyne logo, and SilverBack V are registered trademarks of MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc. Copyright 2019 MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc., Hauppauge, 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.
  • Page 3 Page 3 SilverBack V Camera-Mounted Tx Unit The SilverBack-III family’s Camera side unit, also known as a “TX unit”, connects to a camera’s rear battery plate (or it can be located separately, if required) and all the signals from the camera are fed into this unit via a SMPTE hybrid cable (which includes power) and communicates to a connector on the base station.
  • Page 4 Page 4 Camera Video Connections: Connect the camera’s primary SDI outputs to the 4K CAM inputs on the SBV Camera Unit. Depending on the type of camera and video resolution being used, up to 4 BNC to HDBNC cables may be needed. The 4K CAM inputs on the SBV Camera Unit are highlighted in Blue.
  • Page 5 Page 5 Secondary SDI Connections The SBV Camera Unit may be equipped with 1 or more secondary SDI paths, depending on the model number ordered. These may be all camera returns, all sends, or a combination of both. The secondary SDI paths are 3G capable, they do not support 6G or 12G SDI.
  • Page 6 Page 6 Ethernet Connection: The SBV Camera Unit may be equipped with an Ethernet port, depending on the model number ordered. The Ethernet port is 10/100/1000 Mbps and may be connected to the camera and/or other devices local to the camera. Using Cat5e cable is recommended. Intercom Headset Connection and Operation: The SBV Camera Unit may be equipped with an Intercom Headset port, depending on the model number ordered.
  • Page 7 Page 7 To talk on channel 2, quickly press and release the Ch 2 PTT switch. The mic will latch open and the TALK and CH2 LED’s will blink continuously. When finished talking, quickly press and release the Ch2 PTT switch again. The mic will then close and the TALK and CH2 LED’s will turn off.
  • Page 8 Page 8 Menu->Audio Settings->Input->In 1/2 Source: DB-Line, DB-AES, MIC/Line Menu->Audio Settings->Input->In 3/4 Source: DB-Line, DB-AES Menu->Audio Settings->Output->Out 1/2 Type: Line, AES Menu->Audio Settings->Output->Out 3/4 Type: Line, AES Breakout cables are available for miniXLR to XLR and MDR to XLR. Serial Data Connections and Operation: The SBV Camera Unit may be equipped with two Serial Data Ports for controlling cameras with serial control, or other external devices with serial control.
  • Page 9 Page 9 SilverBack V Base Rx Unit The SilverBack V family’s Base side unit, also known as a “RX unit”, connects to up to 2 camera units and all the signals from each camera chain are fed into this unit via SMPTE hybrid cables (which can include power).
  • Page 10 Page 10 Camera Video Connections: Connect the 4K CAM outputs of the SBV Base Unit to the desired facility destination. Depending on the type of camera and video resolution being used, up to 4 HDBNC cables may be needed. The 4K CAM outputs on the SBV Base Unit are highlighted in Blue.
  • Page 11 Page 11 camera chain in the Base to output the camera’s timecode output, the direction of the Timecode connector on the SBV Camera Unit must be set as an input. The SBV Base Unit also has the ability to route either of the Timecode inputs to either or both camera units.
  • Page 12 Page 12 Base Menu->Settings->Intercom>Intercom Type: 2-Wire, 4-Wire When in 2-Wire mode, each camera chain’s internal 2-Wire interface needs to be Nulled after initial installation. Base Menu->Settings->Intercom>2-Wire Autonull->: Cam1 Ch1 Base Menu->Settings->Intercom>2-Wire Autonull->: Cam1 Ch2 Base Menu->Settings->Intercom>2-Wire Autonull->: Cam2 Ch1 Base Menu->Settings->Intercom>2-Wire Autonull->: Cam2 Ch2 GPI Inputs are simple pull to Ground to activate and the GPO output provides a relay contact closure to Ground when activated.

  • Page 13: Frame Controller

    Base Menu->Settings->Data->Cam2 Data 2: RS232/422, LANC Frame Controller You can monitor the status and control settings in your SilverBack V Base frame via a Web page dashboard that is embedded within the frame. The steps for connecting to your facility’s Ethernet network will depend on the network requirements of your facility.
  • Page 14 Fixed IP Address #1. 192.168.2.2 Fixed IP Address #2. 10.1.1.2 Note — The IP Addresses of the SilverBack V Base Unit and your computer must be on the same Subnet. For example, if the SilverBack V Base Unit has an IP Address of 192.168.2.2, then your computer should be configured for an IP address of 192.168.2.X...
  • Page 15 Ensure the new network settings chosen for the SilverBack V Base Unit are compatible with the network the SilverBack V Base Unit is to be employed in. The computer used for monitoring the SilverBack V Base Unit must be on the same subnet. Contact your IT Department if necessary.
  • Page 16 On the rear of the chassis, there is an ID LED which can be used to help identify the location of a particular SilverBack V Base Unit. The Frame ID LED button in the Ethernet Settings Box of the webpage allows you to turn this LED ON or OFF. When...
  • Page 17 Page 17 SBV Connector Pinouts – Base Unit Base Unit Intercom/GPIO Connector Pinout Number Description Number Description 2-Wire Intercom Pin2 / 4-Wire 2-Wire Intercom Pin3 / 4-Wire Intercom Ch1 Output+ Intercom Ch2 Output+ 4-Wire Intercom Ch1 Output- 4-Wire Intercom Ch2 Output- 4-Wire Intercom Ch1 Input+ 4-Wire Intercom Ch2 Input+ 4-Wire Intercom Ch1 Input-...
  • Page 18 Page 18 Base Unit Data Connector Pinout Number RS232 Pinout RS422 Pinout TTL Bias TXD Out TXD Out - RXD In RXD In - Tie to GND TXD Out + RXD In + +12V Out +12V Out DB-9F...
  • Page 19 Ch3 Analog Audio Input- Ch3 Analog Audio Output - or AES2 Input- or AES2 Output - Ch4 Analog Audio Input+ Ch4 Analog Audio Output + Ch4 Analog Audio Input- Ch4 Analog Audio Output - MDR26-F Follows Multidyne VB Audio Series Convention...
  • Page 20 Page 20 Camera Unit Serial Data Connector Pinout Number RS422 Pinout RS232 Pinout Number RS422 Pinout RS232 Pinout Data1 RXD In- Data1 RXD Data2 TTL Bias Data1 RXD In+ Tie to GND Data1 TXD Out- Data1 TXD Data2 RXD In- Data2 RXD Data1 TXD Out+ Data2 TXD Out+...