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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 31641 December 2016 v3.0 LDK 4475/15 Reflex SuperXpander...
- Page 2 Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley, LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc. or Grass Valley. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction System overview ........... . . 11 HotShoe docking . - Page 4 Recycling 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 5 Important information 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 6 Cautions Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property. • Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration; • Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature; •...
- Page 7 Wichtige Hinweise Lesen Sie bitte diese Hinweise genau bevor Sie diese Apparatur installieren und erhalten Sie Sie für künftiges Nachslagen. Beachten und Lesen Sie alle mit “Achtung” und “Vorsicht” gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise. Änderungen haben zur Folge, dass die Garantie ungültig wird und der Benutzer für etwaige durch die veränderte Ausrüstung verursachte Störungen haftbar gemacht werden könnte.
- Page 8 • Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheits- und Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden; • Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist, muss das Gerät außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden. Achtung Mit “Achtung” werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet, die zu befolgen sind, um eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw.
- Page 9 Installation notices For proper installation the following NEC articles should be noticed: – Installation of equipment (NEC article 800.18); – Avoid contact with conductors of other systems (NEC article 810.13); – Provide extensive, separate clearance requirements for indoor and outdoor locations (NEC article 810.18).
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Page 11: System Overview
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 System overview Grass Valley™ broadcast products offer production professionals the most comprehensive multi-format solutions for acquisition, production, storage, and playback, and a strong foundation for centralized, pro-active status and activity monitoring. The Grass Valley Reflex SuperXpander is such a solution. The unit is part of the latest Grass Valley 3G line of camera adapters and it supports many types of studio lenses, teleprompters and high-resolution viewfinders. -
Page 12: Viewfinders
Chapter 1 - Introduction ☞ Note To mount a compact studio lens a special lens support is needed. Contact your local Grass Valley representative for more information about this. 1.4 Viewfinders The Reflex SuperXpander can be used with all Grass Valley viewfinders, providing unprecedented degrees of freedom. -
Page 13: Configuration
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Configuration [4] viewfinder [2] large studio lens [3] studio camera E F L E SUPERXPANDER [1] tripod head It is important that you assemble and disassemble the units in the right order. The correct order of assembly is as follows: Attach the Reflex SuperXpander to the tripod head. -
Page 14: Attaching A Wedge Plate
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Attaching a wedge plate Caution Only mount the unit on a tripod or pedestal and head that can carry more than 50 kg (110 lbs). BOTTOM VIEW FRONT REAR To mount the Reflex SuperXpander on a tripod, first attach the wedge plate to the underside of the unit as follows: Lay the Reflex SuperXpander on its side. -
Page 15: Mounting A Large Studio Lens
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3 Mounting a large studio lens ☞ Note When a viewfinder support (for CRT viewfinders) is mounted, slide back the support towards the front of the Reflex SuperXpander. SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW lens support support rail rail slot E F L E... -
Page 16: Mounting A Camera
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4 Mounting a camera 2.4.1 Prepare SuperXpander ☞ Note When a viewfinder support (for CRT viewfinders) is mounted, slide the support back (‘roof’) towards the front of the Reflex SuperXpander. Make sure that the Reflex SuperXpander is mounted firmly on the tripod. Use tripod brakes when present. -
Page 17: Insert Camera
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4.2 Insert camera ☞ Note Make sure that the shoulder pad on the camera is in the front position and that the lens cap is removed. ☞ Note When the camera is fitted with a short V-Block, it needs to be replaced with the original V-Block before the camera can be used with the SuperXpander. -
Page 18: Fix Camera Postion
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.4.3 Fix camera postion wedge-shaped groove FRONT Rear stud Quick Mount plate BACK Adjust the position of the camera with levers B and C so that the bayonet ring engages the lens. hole LENS FIXING TOOL Use the supplied lens fixing tool to turn the bayonet ring lever on the front of the camera downwards so that the camera is connected to the lens. -
Page 19: Transport Position
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.5 Transport position The SuperXpander can be transported in a safe way without the need to remove the camera. To bring the unit into transport position proceed as follows: Disconnect the transmission cable from the camera and remove any plugs from the utility power. - Page 20 Chapter 2 - Installation LDK 4475/15 Reflex SuperXpander User’s Guide (v3.0)
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Page 21: Power
Chapter 3 - Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Power 3.1.1 Power configuration The Reflex SuperXpander, camera and viewfinder are powered by the base station via the Triax or Hybrid fiber transmission cable. The Reflex SuperXpander is receiving its power through the HotShoe connector of the camera adapter. -
Page 22: Temperature Warning System
Chapter 3 - Operation ☞ Note The power drawn from the combined utility power outputs should never exceed 120 W. The utility power indicator on the control panel provides information about the power outputs: Indicator Description Green Normal operation. Power is available. Green (flashing) Power overload or temperature too high This indicates that there is a power overload on the power outputs. -
Page 23: Control Panel
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.2 Control panel 3.2.1 Overview The Reflex SuperXpander is equipped with a control panel at the rear of the unit. This panel holds buttons for controlling the camera and the viewfinder. On Air operational power indicators indicators indicator On Air... -
Page 24: Functions
Chapter 3 - Operation Operational indicators Indicator Description Neutral Density Filter is active on the camera. Range Extender is active on the camera Lights when the camera is in the remote control mode. Utility Utility power status Power indicator This green indicator lights when the Reflex SuperXpander is powered by the camera. 3.2.3 Functions The following tables provide an overview of functions included in the Reflex SuperXpander control panel. - Page 25 Chapter 3 - Operation Miscellaneous functions Button Default function Alternate function (with Alt) Auto White Push this button together with the Alt Press the Alt button to activate auto white button to start the automatic white function. balance procedure on the camera. On Air Dim Push this button to enable/disable or dim the On Air/Tally lamp of the connected...
- Page 26 Chapter 3 - Operation Intercom functions Button Default function Alternate function (with Alt) Call Pressing this button sends a signal to the control panels calling for attention. An incoming call activates the LED in the switch. Prod Opens the camera intercom Production channel.
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Page 27: Technical Specifications For Ldk 4475/15
Chapter 4 - Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1 Technical specifications for LDK 4475/15 4.1.1 General Item Value Dimensions (L x W x H) 526 x 287 x 347 mm (20.7 x 11.3 x 13.7 in) Weight (approx.) 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs) Operating temperatures -20°C to +45 °C (-4 to +113 °F) Storage temperatures... -
Page 28: Dimensions
Chapter 4 - Specifications 4.1.2 Dimensions E F L E SUPERXPANDER 4.1.3 Supplied accessories • User’s guide (electronic publication) • Lens fixing tool 4.1.4 Optional accessories • LDK 5820/25 Set of serrated discs (2x) for mounting pan bars • LDK6985/30 Scriptboard with light 4.2 Connectors 4.2.1 Utility power outputs (2x) (total) = 120 W... -
Page 29: Lens Interface Connector
Chapter 4 - Specifications 4.2.2 Lens interface connector 36-pin Centronics connector Centronics 36-pin female Description Description no connection Zoom control no connection Focus control no connection Tally control Lens power (+15 VDC) Zoom/focus local/remote or Exit Pupil position Lens power return no connection Lens ID #0 Housing... - Page 30 Chapter 4 - Specifications LDK 4475/15 Reflex SuperXpander User’s Guide (v3.0)
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