Series 3000 camera-mountable eng/efp fiber optic transceiver system (102 pages)
Summary of Contents for Telecast CopperHead FS790 ProHD
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Camera Units KA-F790NG KA-F790SG Base Stations RM-FP790PNCG RM-FP790PNRG RM-FP790PSCG RM-FP790PSRG RM-FP790TNCG RM-FP790TNRG Power Wafers KA-PW790AG KA-PW790VG External MPS Power Supplies CH3-MPS-95VD-2ST-NEU CH3-MPS-95VD-2ST-304 CH3-MPS-95VD-NEU-NEU CH3-MPS-95VD-NEU-304 Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. 102 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Tel: 508-754-4858 Fax: 508-752-1520 www.telecast-fiber.com v2-110121jh (preliminary)
Operational Test Of The Installed System........................25 3.2. Mounting Power Wafer Unit to the CopperHead KA-F790 Camera Unit............26 3.3. Relocation of the CopperHead RM-FP790 Base Station fiber connector ............27 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 1...
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Running the Fiber Cable ..............................60 6.3. Powering the System ............................62 Powering the CopperHead FS-790 Base Station ......................62 Powering the CopperHead FS-790 Camera Unit ......................62 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 2...
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CopperHead FS-790 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable..................77 APPENDIX 4. SPECIFICATION .......................78 APPENDIX 5. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................79 APPENDIX 6. COPPERHEAD FS-790 SYSTEM OVERVIEW DIAGRAMS........81 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 3...
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FIGURE 30 - COPPERHEAD FS-790 CAMERA UNIT CONNECTORS..................81 FIGURE 31 - COPPERHEAD FS-790 CAMERA UNIT INDICATORS AND CONTROLS..............83 FIGURE 32 - COPPERHEAD FS-790 BASE STATION FRONT PANEL..................83 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 4...
CopperHead FS-790 Fiber Useful information regarding the User Guide and the Optic Transceiver System. Reading and understanding this information will make using the manual and the product easier. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 5...
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Product is repaired or modified by any person other than an authorized representative of Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. without the consent of Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance and care. Nor shall this warranty apply to any damage caused in whole or in part by attempts by personnel other than Telecast’s personnel, as approved in advance in accordance with the...
NEVER operate the CopperHead RM-FP790P Powered Base Station without properly installed and rated fuses. Severe electrical and heat damage could result as well as personal injury or death. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 8...
Telecast Fiber Systems components. Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. Report any missing or damaged components to Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc. See the following section regarding product returns.
Authorization) will be issued and you will receive an RMA number. Please note this RMA number inside and outside of all shipping boxes and on all documentation provided with the items to be returned. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 10...
1) Fiber Optic Cable Concepts 2) CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver System concepts 3) Signal paths in the CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver System 4) CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver System Components Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 11...
2.1. Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Cable Concepts Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are the core technologies at the heart of the Telecast Fiber Systems CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver System.
VBS Video (Return Video) to Camera Audio 1 from Camera Audio 2 from Camera Timecode to and from Camera Camera Control Camera Tallies (Red and Green) Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 14...
Only the single fiber link or hybrid fiber link is required between the Base Station and the Camera Unit. Figure 4- Base Station to Camera Unit Connection Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 15...
NOTE: You must use your own cables to make connections for Tally, Black Burst/Gen Lock, Base Station monitor, and other ancillary signals and equipment. See Appendices 1 & 2 for suggestions. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 17...
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This User Guide illustrates the installation of a Camera Unit on to a Camera equipped with an Anton Bauer type battery. The V-Mount system installation is identical with the very minor wiring connector differences. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 19...
The GY-HM790E is equipped with the HM790E is equipped with the IDX “V-Mount” Battery mount. Mount” Battery mount. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 20...
Pull the Velcro tab free and carefully pull the internal Power Cable connection free of the internal Power Cable connection free of the camera Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 21...
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Note: For these steps the installation of the IDX “V-Mount” battery adaptor is identical Mount” battery adaptor is identical Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 22...
Before tightening down the Plate confirm that the wires move freely in the Connector wire the wires move freely in the Connector wire cutout Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 23...
Connect the HD/SDI Cable (C) to the Camera video connector through the Video Connector video connector through the Video Connector cut out Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 24...
Follow the setup and operating procedures described in operating procedures described in Chapters 5 & 6 of this user guide. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
CopperHead Power supplied with the CopperHead Power Wafer Unit For configuration please see For configuration please see Chapter 5. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 26...
CopperHead FS-790 Technical Notes link or Technical Notes link or contact Telecast Fiber System support directly. Telecast Fiber System support directly. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
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D) Battery Battery Mount See Page 32 See Page Figure 13 - CopperHead FS-790 790 Camera Unit Back Side Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 29...
4) Audio Output (from Base Station) Typically return audio from the Base Station Base Station 6) Intercom Headset Connector Two way intercom signals Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 30...
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Fiber Connectors shown below. Fiber Connectors shown below. A) SMPTE 304M (powered) B) OpticalCON (powered or unpowered) OpticalCON (powered or unpowered) Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 31...
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Camera Unit. Anton-Bauer Type Battery Mount Bauer Type Battery Mount V-type Battery M type Battery Mount Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 32...
Monitors a Prompter Feed (one way from Base Station to Prompter Feed (one way from Base Station to Camera Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 33...
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KA-FP790 Camera Unit. Blinking Green indicates a Camera Unit error. Refer to DIAG display mode for details – Page 64 Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 34...
Fiber Connectors is pre-configured at the time of delivery. OpticalCON OpticalCON SMPTE 304M Figure 15 - Fiber Connector Types Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 35...
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Base Station and Camera and GPI/Tally Signals 1&2 to Camera Unit from Base Station GPI/Tally Signals 1&2 to Camera Unit from Base Station Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
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Orange if there is a camera error. Refer to CAM DIAG for there is a camera error. Refer to CAM DIAG for details for the error. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
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Base Station must be in the on position. switch on the rear of Base Station must be in the on position. See next page for details. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
See Appendix 1 – Page 73 for connection details for connection details 2) For Future Use 4) OpticalCON Connector Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 39...
13) HD/SDI Program from Camera Unit output outputs A & B 14) SDI Return Video source Input to Camera to Camera Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 40...
(please refer to the User’s guide supplied with this product) (please refer to the User’s guide supplied with this product) Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
A short jumper cable carries power from the Camera Unit to the Power Wafer. The power comes to the camera on the power section of the Hybrid Fiber Cable. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 42...
HDX and the Base Station and a SMPTE 304M Connector for connection between the HDX and the Camera Unit. Please see the User Guide supplied with the HDX Power Supply for more information. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 45...
For assistance regarding more complex connection situations please contact Telecast Fiber connection situations please contact Telecast Fiber Systems or your local authorized dealer. Systems or your local authorized dealer. Tactical Fiber between the Base Station and Camera Unit...
Base Station. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
Between the panel mounted receptacle and the Camera Unit is standard Hybrid Fiber Optic cable This cable is matched to the panel mounted receptacle with either an OpticalCON or SMPTE 304M (6). connector Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 48...
The Base Station connector (1) may be mounted either on the front or back of the Base Station. The Base Station will be powered by connection to local AC power (6). Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 49...
Carries audio back from the camera location – connect to an audio processing chain or monito connect to an audio processing chain or monitors. See Page 76 for wiring details Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
Video Return (Analog) In BNC Connector – Typically used to send SD return video to the camera – an example is monitor out from the Production Switcher Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 51...
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Terminal Block – bare wire connector. This can be used in place of the ADAP power connection in installations that have 12V power distributed as part of their infrastructure. Do not use this at the same time as the ADAP power connection. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 52...
XLR 5 Pin Female Connector – Standard RTS-style intercom headset jack. Do not connect an Intercom Belt Pack to this connector. This connector will only function with an Intercom Headset attached. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 53...
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Multi-Pin Connector C – Supplies power to the Camera Unit from the Power Wafer (if so configured). This cable is supplied with the Power Wafer Power Adaptor. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 54...
It is possible to power the camera directly through the Camera Power Connector and power the camera unit via the battery plate if the situation calls for this configuration. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 55...
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5) Understanding Intercom usage with the CopperHead FS-790 6) Using the Digital Display 7) Using the Tally System 8) Standard Operation 9) Shutting Down the System 10) Troubleshooting Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 57...
Section 6.4 on Page 63 for details on Intercom operation with the CopperHead KA-FP Series Camera Unit. 4. Deploy the Fiber Cable (see the next section) – you are now ready to apply power to the system. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 58...
Planning the cable route requires common sense and the ability to foresee the unforeseen. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 59...
Power Supply and the start unspooling the Fiber Cable. Server damage to the cable could occur due to extreme spiraling of the connected portion of the cable. Place the stationary cable connector inside center of the reel prior to unspooling the cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 60...
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7. When re-spooling the Fiber Cable on to the spool guide it across the entire width of the spool so that it winds evenly and the possibility of cinching or kinks is greatly reduced. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 61...
The Base Station has a digital display selector button which allows multiple functions for the digital display. These functions are described below on Page 65. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 62...
The default position is “REC” and it can be selected to “INTERCOM”. See your Camcorder instruction manual for more details. instruction manual for more details. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH...
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Note that the CopperHead FS-790Camera Unit acts as the last component of any Intercom Belt-Pack chain. An Intercom Belt Pak cannot be plugged into the CopperHead FS-790 Camera Unit. Only an Intercom headset can be plugged into the Camera Unit. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 64...
REV – displays microcontroller firmware version from each circuit board with a microcontroller d. CAM – displays the error status reported by the Camera Unit Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 65...
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This display cycle repeats itself and depending on timing may start with either OPT of the strength measurement – COPT does not reappear in the repeating cycle. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 66...
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Instead of OK, the display will show ERR if a power level is outside of DIAG/POWER normal – ERR is followed by a Hexadecimal code. Please note the error code and contact support at Telecast-Fiber. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 67...
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Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting No fault. DIAG/CAM Indicates that the Camera Unit is reporting Some fault. This display cycle repeats until the Display Mode Selector is pushed. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 68...
Time Code is being returned from the various cameras and that a switch has not been changed in error at a camera location. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 69...
Re-spool evenly across the reel. 5. If the Base Station is a permanent or semi-permanent installation then simply power off and disconnect and cap the Fiber Cable. Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 70...
6. If the digital display indicates an error and displays a Hexadecimal error code you should contact Telecast Fiber Systems Technical Support to assist in diagnosing the problem. Note the exact error code so you can report it to the support technician. The hexadecimal errors indicate problems with the power supplies and the internal boards.
Table 6 - Base Station Tally/GPI Connector Wiring This cable is end-user supplied. GPI Inputs: On: ........TTL Low or Short to GND Off:..........TTL High or Open Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 72...
Table 9 - Base Station 12VDC Terminal Block Terminal Block Terminal block This connector is wired in parallel with XLR4-Male ( Male (#19 above) Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 73...
Channel 2 Audio Table 12 - Base Station RTS Intercom Loop-Thru Thru Connector Base Station #18 XLR3 Male Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 74...
("hot") 3 Return terminal ("cold") Camera Unit #4 XLR3 Male Table 15 - Audio Output connector utput connector Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver Sys CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide tem User Guide –110124V4JH Page 75...
9 VDC IN (+) +12VDC CCU Power CCU (+) Output RM-LP25 RM-LP55 RM-LP57 Figure 26 - CopperHead JVC FP-790 Series Base Station Remote Cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 76...
Figure 27 - CopperHead FP-790 Base Station 25-pin Audio Input Cable CopperHead FS-790 Base Station 25-Pin Audio Output Cable Figure 28 - CopperHead FP-790 Base Station 25-pin Audio Output Cable Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 77...
Appendix 6. CopperHead FS-790 System Overview Diagrams FS-790 Base Station Rear Panel Figure 29 - CopperHead Figure 30 - CopperHead FS-790 Camera Unit Connectors Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 81...
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Figure 31 - CopperHead FS-790 Camera Unit Indicators and Controls *Appears only on Powered Systems Figure 32 - CopperHead FS-790 Base Station Front Panel Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –110124V4JH Page 83...
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