GRASS VALLEY LDK 5417 User Manual
GRASS VALLEY LDK 5417 User Manual

GRASS VALLEY LDK 5417 User Manual

Sd digital triax camera system

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User's Guide
3922 496 30481 February 2007 v4.0
LDK 5417 + LDK 4417
SD Digital Triax camera system

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 30481 February 2007 v4.0 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 SD Digital Triax camera system...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Copyright Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2007 . Copying of this document and giving it to others, and the use or communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LDK 5417 Digital Triax Adapter ........
  • Page 4 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide 9 – Base Station controls Front panel ............25 10 –...
  • Page 5 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide End-of-life product recycling Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products.
  • Page 6: Important Information

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide 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 7 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide • Before connecting the equipment to the power supply of the installation, verify the proper functioning of the protective earth lead; • Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation.
  • Page 8 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide 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 9 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide • Dieses Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen oder nehmen Sie Kontakt auf mit Ihrem Grass Valley Vertretene; • Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausrüstung müssen die örtlichen Gebäudesicherheits- und Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden;...
  • Page 10 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide viii Installation notices For proper installation the following NEC articles should be noticed: Regarding communication circuits: – Installation of equipment (NEC article 800.18). Regarding radio and television equipment: – Avoid contact with conductors of other systems (NEC article 810.13);...
  • Page 11 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or a cord and is designed to be connected to a mains socket conforming to BS 1363 by means of that flexible cable or cord and plug, shall be fitted with a "standard plug"...
  • Page 12 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Specifications 1 Specifications 1.1 LDK 5417 Digital Triax Adapter Item Value Power requirements Digital Triax powered Operating temperatures -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to +113°F) Storage temperatures -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Weight (approx.)
  • Page 14: Triax Cable Specifications

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Specifications Item Value Other signals Intercom (4-wire or RTS) RS-422 link to operational control panel Power supply - ON AIR1 and ON AIR2 indications Electromagnetic compatibility and Conforms with CE directives (CE marking) safety devices 1.3 Triax cable specifications...
  • Page 15 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Specifications 1.4.2 Custom length cables To create your own custom length RS-422 remote control cable use the following wiring diagrams (for cable runs up to 50m or 100m respectively): Figure 0-1. RS-422 serial cable type 1 (twisted pair; 0 to 50 m)
  • Page 16: Configuration

    2 Configuration 2.1 Typical setup A camera head with an LDK 5417 Triax adapter is connected to a LDK 4417 Base Station using a Triax cable. The maximum length of cable that can be used without significant degradation of the video signal is 600m (2,000 ft.) for a 14 mm Triax cable when no prompter is used (see specifications for other values).
  • Page 17: Connecting A Control Panel

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Configuration 2.2 Connecting a control panel An OCP 400/10 operational control panel can be connected to the Base Station using an serial (RS-422) link. Refer to the user’s guides of your camera and the OCP 400/10 for more information about the functions that are available.
  • Page 18: Adapter Controls

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter controls 3 Adapter controls Figure 0-4. Digital Triax adapter LDK 5417 controls Prod Front (Prod) Rear Ext1 Ext2 Call Ext1 Ext2 Ext2 VF Ext1 Front Rear 48V Script Light Prompter power...
  • Page 19: Selecting Monitoring Signals

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter controls 3.2 Selecting monitoring signals Viewfinder display signal The viewfinder can display local or external video signals. The viewfinder display signal selection switch (8) determines the signal that is displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 20: Audio

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter controls 3.3 Audio A high quality audio channel is available. Set the gain levels (-22 dB to -64 dB) for this channel in the Audio section of the Install menu. A high-pass filter for the channel can also be switched on via this menu.
  • Page 21: Communication

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter connectors 3.5 Communication Call button Press this momentary button (4) to send a signal to the control panels calling for attention. The ND/RE indicator in the 1.5-inch viewfinder shows when a call signal is sent or received.
  • Page 22: Triax Connector

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter connectors 4.1 Triax connector Figure 0-7. Triax connector Centre pin: Power and signals Inner shield: Return Outer shield: Camera housing GND Outer shield Centre pin Inner shield Panel view (X100) 4.2 Ext1/Ext2 video output connector Figure 0-8.
  • Page 23: Script Light Power Supply Socket

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Adapter connectors 4.4 Script light power supply socket Figure 0-10. Script light power supply output connector +12 Vdc (maximum dissipation 3W) Power return Shield Fischer 3-pole female: panel view 4.5 DC power output socket Figure 0-11.
  • Page 24: Intercom Headset Connector

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Camera install menu 4.7 Intercom headset connector Figure 0-13. XLR intercom headset connector Microphone return Microphone Telephone return Telephone left Telephone right Microphone level: -60 dBu / -20 dBu switchable Microphone impedance: >600 Ohm Telephone level: +6 dBu nominal ...
  • Page 25: Base Station

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station 6 Base Station 6.1 Dimensions, weight ON AIR CAMERA MAINS CAM.LOCK CAM. OK EXT.REF. CABLE COARSE OPEN FINE SC/H FRONT PORCH GENLOCK/ SOUND/ TRIAX VIDEO POWER ON AIR CAMERA MAINS CAM.
  • Page 26: Installation Of Base Station In Rack

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station 6.2 Installation of Base Station in rack The Base Station is fitted in a 19"rack: Either alone or with an accessory of dimension 1/2 19" (vectorscope, oscilloscope, etc.) using the assembly kit for Base Station in 19" racks, part number LDK 5108.
  • Page 27 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station Tighten the six 4 mm dia. screws with the allen wrench from inside the accessory rack to attach it to the Base Station. 6 screws F/90HC M4x5 allen wrench Place the front cover panel against the left-hand edge of the Base Station (only one position is correct).
  • Page 28 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station Attach the LH lug of the Base Station (removed in 1) to the left of the accessory rack. Place the accessory in the accessory rack (accessory attachment is to be adapted according to its type and brand).
  • Page 29 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station Place the Base Station + accessory assembly in the 19" rack at the location required and attach it using both lugs. Fitting two Base Stations in a rack Equipment and tools required: •...
  • Page 30 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station Tighten both the 3 mm dia. screws using the screwdriver to attach the front cover. 2 screws F/90 M3x4 Place both Base Stations side by side. Tighten the six 4 mm dia. screws with the screwdriver from inside the Base Station to the left (power supply unit removed).
  • Page 31: Mains Power Supply

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Mains power supply 7 Mains power supply 7.1 Adapting the Base Station to the mains voltage According to equipment serial number, the power supplies equipping the Base Station are: • Bivoltage (fitted with an automatic switching system: 100 to 125 V AC and 200 to 240 V AC 50 or 60 Hz).
  • Page 32: Base Station Connections

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station connections 8 Base Station connections 8.1 Back panel T6,3A H 250V CAMERA INPUT REMOTE VIDEO RET 1 PROMPTER VIDEO RET 2 TALLY GENLOCK EXT. REF. OUTPUT INTERCOM COMPOSITE DATA + DC OUT V.
  • Page 33 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station connections 1. Mains socket and fuses According to equipment serial number, the power supplies equipping the Base Station are: Connection to mains cable Bivoltage (fitted with an automatic switching system: 100 2 fuses: to 125 V AC and 200 to 240 V AC 50 or 60 Hz).
  • Page 34 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station connections «INTERCOM» receptacle The nominal input and output levels are 0 dB. To alter these levels, refer to the «INSTALLATION» Chapter 10. Connection of intercommunication network between The link may be «4-wire» or «RTS».
  • Page 35 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station connections 4. «TALLY» receptacle The «ON AIR1» and «ON AIR2» signals received may be Connection of «ON AIR1» and «ON AIR2» signals. «VOLTAGE» or «CONTACT» signals. Adaptation of the equipment to the various types of control is described in Female receptacle the «INSTALLATION»...
  • Page 36 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station connections 8. «GEN LOCK EXT. REF» receptacles The «looped through» reference signal input. The signal is not loaded in the Base Station. Input level: 1 Vpp ~ 75 Ohm. As a general rule, the signal must be of "composite video"...
  • Page 37: Base Station Controls

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station controls 9 Base Station controls 9.1 Front panel ON AIR CAMERA MAINS CAM. OK CAM.LOCK EXT.REF. CABLE COARSE OPEN FINE SC/H FRONT PORCH GENLOCK/ SOUND/ TRIAX VIDEO POWER 1. «CAM OK» indicator light Normally lit, this indicator light indicates that the digital signal from the camera is present.
  • Page 38 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station controls 4. «RCP» indicator light This indicator light lights to indicate activity on the link between Camera and OCP connected on the «REMOTE» receptacle of the Base Station. 5. «CAMERA: ON, OFF, CABLE OPEN» indicator...
  • Page 39: Base Station Installation

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation 10 Base Station installation 10.1 Audio The «MIC 1» sound output level can be adjusted on the «SOUND/AUX» card over the range - 6 dB to + 18 dB. This adjustment is made using selector switch S500 «0 dB + 12 dB» and «LEVEL»...
  • Page 40: Video

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation RTS/CLEARCOM link • Selector switches S560 and S580 on the «SOUND/AUX» board of the Base Station must be set to RTS • The RTS «INTERCOM» sound input level can be adjusted on the «SOUND/AUX» board of the Base Station over the range - 6 dB to + 18 dB.
  • Page 41 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation Composite video output standard selection This selection is made using rotary switch CO1150. Select the position corresponding to the standard you require. Table 0-14. Standard selection Position Standard NTSC...
  • Page 42 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation Reference Digital S1151 : FINE = -6.4µs to +2.7µs S1151 : WIDE = -12.8µs to +5.4µs If the composite video output is used as a monitoring output, it is recommended to set the upper switch of S1151 to «OFF»...
  • Page 43 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation The range of variation of the composite signal with respect to the reference signal is approximately -12.8 μs + 5.4 μs. REFERENCE VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO S1151 : FINE = -6.4µs to +2.7µs S1151 : WIDE = -12.8µs to +5.4µs...
  • Page 44: Adaptation Of Bs To External On-Air Signal Controls From The Studio

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation The horizontal phase of the composite signal with respect to the external reference signal is adjusted using the «H COARSE» and «H FINE» thumbwheels: The SC/H phase alignment of the composite output signal is adjusted using the «SC/H»...
  • Page 45 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | Base Station installation S900-S901 Control Contact (up) Loop (contact) Voltage (down) +5 V to +48 V ☞ Note Selector switches S1000 and S1001 are not used.
  • Page 46: Dc/Dc Converters

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | DC/DC converters 11 DC/DC converters These converters, which are available as an option, are attached to the camera baseplate. The can be used to supply teleprompters for example. They provide a regulated voltage of 12 V or 24 V (depending on converter type) and a power of 50 W.
  • Page 47 LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | DC/DC converters DC IN The voltage on output 4 of the connector is 12 or 24 V depending on the type of converter. The maximum power «12V/50W» or «24V/50W» receptacle produced is 50 Watts.
  • Page 48: Installation

    LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 User’s Guide | DC/DC converters 11.1 Installation To attach the DC/DC convertor to the camera proceed as follows: • Ensure power is disconnected. • Attach the LDK6506 fixing plate to the tripod plate using the supplied bolted screws (A).

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