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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 30051 version 9 Digital Wireless Triax camera system v1 For SD cameras...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that the LDK 5450, LDK 5451, LDK 4450, LDK 4452, LDK4453 and LDK4454 is in compliance with the following standards:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide Digital Wireless Triax Camera System Contents Safety Summary ............4 WCU Controls and indicators ........22 Cautions and Warnings ..........4 WCU Controls..............23 Cathode ray tubes ............5 Setting up the WCU ............. 23 Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung) ........6 WCU connections ............ -
Page 4: Safety Summary
READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT Safety Summary This informaton is intended as a guide for trained and NSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers involved QUALIFIED PERSONNEL in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic O NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY... -
Page 5: Cathode Ray Tubes
READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT Summary of cautions used in this manual: Mains Lead Wiring for UK Users Caution The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Always disconnect from the power supply before GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH opening the adapter. -
Page 6: Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung)
LESEN SIE BITTE DIESE HINWEISE GENAU BEVOR SIE DIESE APPARATUR INSTALLIEREN ODER UNTERHALTEN Sicherheit (Zusammenfassung) TDiese Informationen sind als Leitfaden für qualifiziertes VORSICHT! Fachpersonal gedacht, das die Gefahren beim Umgang mit AN DIESER AUSRÜSTUNG DÜRFEN KEINE potenziell gefährlicher elektrischer/elektronischer Ausrüstung ÄNDERUNGEN VORGENOMMEN WERDEN. -
Page 7: Elektronenstrahlröhren
LESEN SIE BITTE DIESE HINWEISE GENAU BEVOR SIE DIESE APPARATUR INSTALLIEREN ODER UNTERHALTEN ACHTUNG! Die Eingangsspannung darf nie +17 VDC Um einer Überhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen, ist überschreiten. das Produkt korrekt zu belüften. Vor dem Öffnen des AMU muss die Stromzufuhr Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der zum WCU abgeschaltet werden vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung angeschlossen werden. -
Page 8: Technology
Technology Features This wireless system combines with an LDK camera head to • Digital 10-bit 4:2:2 picture quality; close to wired Triax form a Digital Wireless Triax Camera System. The high- cameras. performance digital transmission means that the system is •... -
Page 9: Configuration
Configuration Digital wireless data link LDK 4452 RF Data Emitter to camera Antenna LDK 4454 Management RF Data Emitter Unit (AMU) LDK 4453 Digital wireless video link RF Receiver Camera to RF Receiver Triax 600m with 150 m max. line of sight 11mm Cable LDK 4450 Wireless Control Unit... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Camera Adapter
Setting up the camera adapter If you decide to change frequency bands, then refer to the Wireless camera adapter description below on exchanging the frequency module. The transmission frequencies for the video link and the data link must both be set for the Wireless Camera Adapter (WCA) and then the corresponding selections must be set on the Carry out the following steps to prepare the camera for use: Wireless Connection Unit (WCU). -
Page 11: Exchanging The Rf Data Module
Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) • Attach the adapter to the camera. • Attach the antennas to the adapter. • Power the camera via the adapter. • Select the video frequency via the camera menu. • Select the data frequency via the camera menu. •... -
Page 12: Attaching The Adapter To The Camera
Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) Attaching the adapter to the camera Caution Be extremely careful with the connectors between the camera head and the adapter. Do not allow the guide pins to damage the pins of the connector. Follow these steps in the order given. Tightening the screws in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera. -
Page 13: Attaching Antennas To The Adapter
Attaching antennas to the camera adapter Caution Attaching antennas to the adapter The wireless camera adapter uses two different antennas: a Never supply power to an adapter without first Data Link antenna and a Video Link antenna: ensuring that the antennas are attached. Always use the antenna that was supplied with Data Link Video Link... -
Page 14: Camera Power Supply
Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) Camera power supply Menu setup The tranmission frequencies and camera number are selected Attach the battery pack to the camera as shown below or supply a +12 Vdc nominal voltage to the DC in connector on in the viewfinder menu of the camera head. -
Page 15: Frequency Table For Video Modules
Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) Frequency table for Video modules: Module Module Module Channel Channel [2.2-2.4 GHz] ISM-[2.4-2.5 GHz] [2.5 - 2.7 GHz] 2200.0 MHz 2394.0 MHz 2500.0 MHz 2212.0 MHz 2404.0 MHz 2512.0 MHz 2225.0 MHz 2411.0 MHz 2525.0 MHz 2237.0 MHz 2418.0 MHz... - Page 16 Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) Install Menu (LDK5450) Menu text User Values Hide when File Disable Camera Off, On IR receiver Off, On oper OnAir Lamp Off, On VF <> 7" oper OnAir Handgrip On, Switch <> ENG oper Intercom >>...
- Page 17 Setting up the camera adapter (cont.) Install Menu (LDK5450) Menu text User Values Hide when File Exposure >> Lighting -10..+10 Exp.<> 50,60Hz scene Clean Scan >> Cl.Scan Mode Normal,Extended scene Value 54.7-121.5Hz / 8.2-18.2 mSec scene Units Hz, mSec scene Variable (Hz) Pal 50..103, NTSC 60..150 Gain preset...
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Page 18: Amu Indicators
AMU indicators AMU IDENTIFIER lock error POWER VIDEO CHANNEL DATA CHANNEL AMU IDENTIFIER LOCK The display shows the number of the AMU (to identify AMUs These three green indicators, whose numbers correspond when there are two AMUs in a system). This number also to the three transmission antennas, light to indicate that appears in the viewfinder at the bottom right. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Amu
Setting up the AMU LDK 4454/10 (433 MHz) uses T9006720 antenna AMU and antenna positioning LDK 4454/20 (456 MHz) uses 25814730 antenna Position the AMU at the centre of the area you wish to cover. Mount the antenna assembly on a mast or attach it to a raised Connect the three BNC coaxial connectors of the structure. -
Page 20: Amu Identification Number
Setting up the AMU (cont.) AMU identification number Data frequency selection If more than one AMU is used, each AMU must be given a If you change the Data module on the wireless camera unique identification number. The AMU identification number adapter, it may be necessary to change the setting of the is shown on the upper display on the side of the AMU. - Page 21 Setting up the AMU (cont.) Factory setting: do not change Data Emitter type AMU identifcation number J400 2.2 to 2.4 GHz / 2.5 to 2.7 GHz 2.4 to 2.5 GHz Factory setting: do not change Factory setting: do not change Factory setting: do not change Factory setting: do not change Factory setting: do not change...
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Page 22: Wcu Controls And Indicators
WCU Controls and indicators 9 10 CAM LOCK ON AIR CAMERA MAINS EXT REF TRIAX 1 FREEZE TRIAX 1 OK SELECTED FREE RUN TRIAX 2 TRIAX 2 OK CABLE SELECTED OPEN COARSE PC OK FINE VIDEO CHANNEL SC/H DATA CHANNEL FRONT VIDEO PARAMS PORCH... -
Page 23: Wcu Controls
WCU Controls.. Setting up the WCU HORIZONTAL PHASE WCU connections Use COARSE and FINE adjustment for encoded video signal. Connect the triax cable from the AMU to the Triax input 1 of the WCU. (If you use a second AMU, connect CAMERA it to Triax input 2 of the WCU.) Connect the OCP to the C2IP network. -
Page 24: Wcu Menu Settings
Setting up the WCU (cont.) camera number from 1 to 99. Push again to select the WCU menu settings number. Some WCU settings are changed in a menu which is accessed IP - Ethernet address mode via the Data board. When you enter the menu system, the Data The WCU is set to Auto (AU) mode by default. -
Page 25: Audio
Audio Audio settings Select audio source The following are the settings for the audio signals applied • The audio source is selected in the systems menu of the to the rear of the wireless adapter and the side of the camera camera head. -
Page 26: Intercom
Intercom Three intercom channels – production (Prod), program sound (Prog) and engineering (Eng) – are mixed and sent from the WCU to the camera operator's headset. The camera operator's intercom microphone signal is sent to the WCU. Camera menu setup The Intercom section of the Install menu of the camera contains various settings for all these channels. -
Page 27: Wca Connectors
WCA connectors Back panel view DC out Prod DC in Audio in I/Com version 9 User’s Guide - Digital Wireless System... - Page 28 WCA connectors (cont.) (1) DC power output socket Hirose 6-pin female; panel view 1. Ground (Video) 2. Video Input (1Vpp CVBS) 3. DC Out (+11Vdc to +17 Vdc), 1.5A max. 4. Ground (DC out) 5. not connected 6. Tally signal (limited current = 10 mA) Shield of cable directly to the connector housing.
- Page 29 WCA connectors (cont.) (5) Intercom headset connector XLR 5-pole female; panel view 1. Microphone return 2. Microphone 3. Telephone return 4. Telephone left 5. Telephone right Microphone level -44 dBu / -24 dBu switchable Input impedance > 10 KOhm. Switchable phantom power: +12 V Telephone level +12 dBu nominal Telephone output impedance <50 Ohm (6) Camera SDI output connector...
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Page 30: Amu Connectors
AMU Connectors Back panel view TRIAX OUTPUT DATA CAM TRANSMITTER User’s Guide - Digital Wireless System version 9... - Page 31 AMU Connectors (cont.) (1) Triax connector Triax connector This socket is used to connect the triax cable (maximum 400m of 8mm triax cable) to the triax input of the WCU. Receptacle types: Fischer, Tri-lock, ARD, Lemo 4, Lemo BBC, Lemo 3. (2) Data emitter connector (DATA) 9-pin sub-D connector This socket is used to connect the AMU to the data emitter unit...
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Page 32: Wcu Connectors
WCU Connectors Back panel view GENLOCK TRIAX C.V.B.S. (OSD) SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT User’s Guide - Digital Wireless System version 9... - Page 33 WCU Connectors (cont.) (1) Power socket and fuse Connect a 100-125 Vac 60Hz or a 200-240 Vac 50Hz power supply to this connector (internal automatic switching). 1. Neutral 2. Ground (connected to chassis ground) 3. Phase Fuse type: T6.3 AH250V (remove power supply plug to access the fuse and the spare fuse.) (2) Audio OUT 1 &...
- Page 34 WCU Connectors (cont.) (5) Reference input connectors BNC connectors This BNC connector accepts a 1Vpp composite reference* signal to the camera for genlocking. (The second connector should be terminated with 75 Ohm if the signal is not looped through.) * must have H and V sync. signals (6) Triax connector for AMU 1 &...
- Page 35 WCU Connectors (cont.) (9) Intercom Connector - Panel View 15-pin female, shielded cable 1. Prod. out (4-wire out, 2-wire in/out) 2. Prod. in (4-wire only) 3. Prod. in shield (4-wire only) 4. ENG in (4-wire only) 5. ENG out (4-wire out, 2-wire in/out) 6.
- Page 36 WCU Connectors (cont.) (11) Signalling Connector 15-pin male, shielded cable 1. Prev. out ext. (relay contact < 10 ohm) 2. Call out ext. (relay contact < 10 ohm) 3. Iso in ext. (dry contact) 4. On-Air in ext (dry contact) 5.
- Page 37 WCU Connectors (cont.) Iso 1a When the Iso, On-Air or Call signal is Iso in ext. (PIN3) provided by a dry contact, connect the outputs to the signalling connector as External Iso Iso 1b shown in this figure. signaling Iso in ext. Return (PIN11) dry contact On-Air (Tally) 1a On-Air in ext.
- Page 38 WCU Connectors (cont.) (12) RS232 Connector (NOT USED) 1. SPARE 2. RS-RXD - Receive Data 3. RS-TXD - Transmit Data 4. RS-DTR - Data Terminal Ready 5. RS-DGND Signal Ground 6. RS-DSR - Data bSet Ready 7. RS-RTS - Request To Send Panel part number 2422 025 12962 8.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Wireless adapter unit Dimensions Adapter: 191mm x 120mm x 180mm (L x W x H) Camera head with adapter (without viewfinder): 330mm x 120mm x 205mm (L x W x H) Weight 2.2 kg (4.8 Kg incl. camera head and 1.5-inch viewfinder) Operating temperature -20°C to +45°C... -
Page 40: Rf Receiver Units
Specifications (cont.) RF receiver units Dimensions 98mm x 64mm x 34mm (L x H x W) Weight 300g / box Operating temperature -20°C to +45°C Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C Environment IP54 compliant Frequency range 2.2 - 2.4 GHz, 2.4 - 2.5 Ghz or 2.5 - 2.7 Ghz depending on module RF antenna SMA connector... -
Page 41: Antenna Management Unit (Amu)
Specifications (cont.) Antenna management Dimensions 480mm x 250mm x 200mm (L x H x W) unit (AMU) Weight 8,5 Kg Operating temperature -20°C to +45°C Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C Environment IP54 compliant Data output 9-pin, D connector female UHF inputs 3 x BNC connectors with active loop-through TRIAX output Triax plug, towards WCU... -
Page 42: Type Numbers
Type numbers Main type numbers LDK 5450/02 Wireless Camera Adapter LDK 4450/x1 *) Wireless Control Unit LDK 4452/x2 *) Antenna Management Unit **) *) x=1: Fischer; x=2: Trilock; x=3: ARD; x=4: Lemo4; x=5: BBC Lemo; x=6: Lemo3 **) includes: antenna bracket and 10m connecting cable set for connecting the AMU to the antenna set. RF Video modules LDK 5451/22 Camera RF Module 2.2-2.4GHz (incl. -
Page 43: Type Numbers
Type numbers LDK 5451/22 Camera RF Module 2.2 - 2.4 GHz LDK 4453/22 Set RF Receiver Modules 2.2 - 2.4 GHz LDK 5451/24 Camera RF Module 2.4 - 2.5 GHz LDK 4453/24 Set RF Receiver Modules 2.4 - 2.5 GHz LDK 5451/25 Camera RF Module 2.5 - 2.7 GHz LDK 4453/25 Set RF Receiver Modules 2.5 - 2.7 GHz Antenna (3x) - Page 44 User’s Guide - Digital Wireless System version 9...
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