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Broadcast Wireless Systems Ltd
Unit 7, Swanwick Business Centre
Swanwick
Southampton
SO31 7GB
Phone: +44 (0) 01489 505034
Email:
sales@broadcastwirelesssystems.com
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  • Page 1 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual S S S S apphireTX Camera Back Transmitter apphireTX Camera Back Transmitter apphireTX Camera Back Transmitter apphireTX Camera Back Transmitter User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual 20 20 20 20..4 4 4 4 .20 .202 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 v v v v 1 1 1 1 - - - - 0 0 0 0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operating Procedures ........................7 EMC / Safety Approvals .......................... 7 Unpacking the SapphireTX Transmitter ....................8 Fitting Embrionix SFP modules to the SapphireTX Transmitter .............. 8 Installing the SapphireTX Transmitter to the Camera ................10 Using the SapphireTX in a System ......................11 Front Panel Status Indicators ........................
  • Page 3 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual QuadSync Mode ............................ 30 Connector Interfaces ..........................32 Technical Specifications ........................34 Mechanical Dimensions ........................ 35...

  • Page 4: Change History

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Change History Version Date Change Summary Author V1.0 14.4.2020 Initial Draft...

  • Page 5: About The User Manual

    This user manual describes the operation of the SapphireTX Transmitter. The user manual is split into two sections. Section one is the user guide, in which the reader is introduced to the SapphireTX Transmitter and its operation. The various control options are described. A guide to installation of the system is given.

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Sapphiretx Transmitter

    Analogue stereo audio inputs are supported as well as camera control and Tally interfaces. SapphireTX is equipped with a high-quality, low- latency H.265 (H.264 is also available) encoder capable of UHD and HD formats in 10bit 4:2:2 with automatic HDR support.

  • Page 7: Safe Operating Procedures

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Safe Operating Procedures Operate within the environmental limits specified for the product. • Only authorized, trained personnel should open the product. There are no functions • that require the User to gain access to the interior of the product.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Sapphiretx Transmitter

    Fitting Embrionix SFP modules to the SapphireTX Transmitter The video input to the SapphireTX requires SFP modules to be fitted. BWS can supply these modules at time of ordering or they can be sourced separately by the customer. BWS recommends the Embrionix EB12HD2R-MNR-2 module for providing 3G, 6G and 12G interfacing options.
  • Page 9 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Modules can be fitted by sliding them carefully into the SFP Cages and pressing gently until a retaining click is felt. For 12G and 6G 4K video camera interfacing only a single SFP module need be fitted in SFP cage 1, equally if HD using 3G SDI is required only a single module is needed in cage 1.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sapphiretx Transmitter To The Camera

    The Sapphire-TX is provided with front and back battery plates with through power. The battery plates can be Anton Bauer or VLock style. The SapphireTX is designed to sit between the camera body and the battery, providing power through to the camera. Video from the camera body should be connected to the appropriate HD-BNC on the base of the unit, depending if 12G, Quad HD or single HD are provided by the camera.

  • Page 11: Using The Sapphiretx In A System

    Critical Connections on the SapphireTX 1) The SapphireTX will need to be powered, this can be by connecting a battery such as a V- Lock or Anton Bauer (model dependant) to the SapphireTX battery plate, or by connecting the power in connector to a suitable power source (6-18V).
  • Page 12 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Dual Pedestal Mode When using Dual Pedestal mode for transmission, the receiver should be wired as shown below.
  • Page 13 With the primary connections in place as described previously, the SapphireTX Transmitter is ready to be powered. The SapphireTX Transmitter can be powered on by connecting a battery to the battery pate (Anton Bauer or VLock) or by powering through the DC input on the base.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Status Indicators

    UHD this might be 16QAM FEC2/3 PIDS: All the PIDs (video, Audio, PRC and PMT) should match between the SapphireTX Transmitter and decoder. The decoder does have an auto service mode to simplify this process.

  • Page 15: Audio Sources

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual latency. The latencies shown below can be achieved when using a SapphireTX Transmitter and Decoder in Ultra Low Delay mode. 4K Ultra HD 59p (2SI format) = 66ms 4K Ultra HD 50p (2SI format) = 75ms...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Menus Structures

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Front Panel Menus Structures Control of the SapphireTX Transmitter is achieved by using the Front Panel Display. During boot up the front panel display will show the text ‘INITIALISING…’. This will last for approximately 45 seconds. Until the ‘Status’ screen is shown.
  • Page 17 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual The SapphireTX Transmitter menu system is navigated using the two front panel buttons. Left Button: is a press only button and is for cancel and return. Right Button: is a 5 way joystick (press for enter, Left, Right, Up, Down)
  • Page 18 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Transmitter Frequency in GHz Transmitter RF Status, Off or power level Encoder Format Video Lock status Battery Voltage Navigating the SapphireTX Transmitter Menus The Enter and Cancel buttons can be used to Navigate the menu structure as shown below.
  • Page 19 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Status Menu Structure The Status menu structure with example settings is shown below. The up and down joystick button is used to navigate between menus. Status Menu 1 is shown below and is used to indicate selected video format, bitrate and video lock status.
  • Page 20 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Input Voltage Software Version Electronic Serial Number License Key The Configuration Menu Structure The Configuration menu has 4 sub menus as shown below. The VIDEO, AUDIO, SERVICE and TX sub menus are where the associated encoder parameters are controlled.
  • Page 21 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual AUDIO SOURCE 1 Analogue, SDI (G1P1 = Group 1, Pair 1), Test Tone SOURCE 2 Analogue, SDI (G1P2), Test Tone SOURCE 3 Analogue, SDI (G2P1), Test Tone SOURCE 4 Analogue, SDI (G2P2), Test Tone SOURCE 5...
  • Page 22 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual BITRATE 2 bitrate selection dependent on Encoding Mode BITRATE 3 bitrate selection dependent on Encoding Mode BITRATE 4 bitrate selection dependent on Encoding Mode BITRATE 5 bitrate selection dependent on Encoding Mode BITRATE 6 bitrate selection dependent on Encoding Mode...
  • Page 23 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual AUDIO CH5 PID 32 – 8190 AUDIO CH6 PID 32 – 8190 AUDIO CH7 PID 32 – 8190 AUDIO CH8 PID 32 – 8190 ANC PID 32 – 8190 DATA PID 32 – 8190 PCR PID 32 –...
  • Page 24 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual DVB-T POLARITY “Normal” / “Inverted” DVB-T 4k OFFSET +4kHz , 0, -4kHz NB/UVML BANDWIDTH 8, 7, 6, 2.5, 1.25 MHz UVML CONSTELLATION 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK, 8PSK UVML FEC 2/3, 1/3 UVML GUARD INTERVAL 1/16, 1/8...

  • Page 25: Web Browser Control Of Sapphiretx Transmitter

    SapphireTX Transmitters include a comprehensive web browser control interface. From a PC with a suitable browser application such as’ Firefox’ or ‘Chrome’, navigate to the IP address of the SapphireTX Transmitter. The IP address can be found on the front panel unit or menus.

  • Page 26: Web Browser Info Page

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual The status page shows all the key Sapphire Encoder settings in one location. The unit temperature and status of the input voltage can be monitored here. The monitoring section shows a reduced resolution capture of the video input and audio level meters.

  • Page 27: Web Browser Unit Menu

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Web Browser Unit Menu The unit menu is primarily concerned with configuring the IP address parameters of the Sapphire Encoder. Ethernet port 1 is (labelled ‘control’ on the rear panel), Ethernet port 2 is not normally presented to the rear of the Sapphire Encoder unit it is an internal port.

  • Page 28: Web Browser Presets Tab

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Web Browser Presets Tab The web browser Preset tab allows users to save the current Sapphire Encoder settings to a file (Create), and also to recall pre-saved files (Import). Files can be managed using the Manage options.
  • Page 29 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual To carry out a web update follow the procedure below. From a PC with a suitable browser application such as’ Firefox’ or ‘Chrome’, navigate to the IP address of the Sapphire HEVC Decoder. The IP address can be found on the front panel menus.

  • Page 30: Quadsync Mode

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual QuadSync Mode The Sapphire Codec system features innovative QuadSync technology allowing up to four HD inputs to be seamlessly switched into a single stream. The perfect accompaniment to Sapphire Ultra-low latency HEVC encoding, QuadSync introduces no more than a single frame of additional delay.
  • Page 31 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual...

  • Page 32: Connector Interfaces

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Connector Interfaces Audio In Auxiliary Data Power In Power In - Hirose Signal Hirose 6-way HR10 male HR10A-7R-6P- H Power Power Eng Ctrl Tx Eng Ctrl Rx Audio In - Hirose...
  • Page 33 SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Signal Hirose 6-way HR10 female HR10A-7R-6S- H Audio Left+ Audio Left- Audio Right+ Audio Right- Auxiliary Data - Hirose Signal Hirose 10-way HR10 female HR10A-10R-10S-H Data Tx Data Rx...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Technical Specifications...

  • Page 35: Mechanical Dimensions

    SapphireTX Camera Back User Manual Mechanical Dimensions...

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