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1. a J HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 62 Camera connected OCP connected MCP connected C2IP Panels Values Description Level File unknown 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 4 Detected frequency range of down Install 2 4 2 5 2 5 2 7 2 7 2 9 converter 2 of AMU 1 2 Disconnected DC will be reported as unknown unknown 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 4 Detected frequency range of down Install 2 4 2 5 2 5 2 7 2 7 2 9 converter 3 of AMU 1 2 Disconnected DC will be reported as unknown Install exec Oper exec Oper exec Oper exec Oper Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 3 Camera install menu for WCA Only the WCA install menus are expanded in this table Refer to the user s guide of your HD camera for detailed information on the other menu Items Install Values Description Level File Es Wireless User 3 Camera number 0 99 1 Selects camera number User 1 Oper Data Freq MHz 454 00 462 00 MHz Selects data frequency in 50 kHz steps User3 Video Freq GHz 2 030 2 198 GHz Selects video frequency within the User 3 2 209 2398 GHz OF selected range in 1 MHz steps 25037 2683 Ghlz Ext Boost Adjust 0 12 0 Sets the RF power attenuation for the User3 external video booster With each increment of 2 power level is decreased by 1 dB Tx Profile
2. Unit Type number HD Wireless Control Unit Fischer LDK 4470 10 HD Wireless Control Unit Trilock LDK 4470 20 HD Wireless Control Unit ARD LDK 4470 30 HD Wireless Control Unit Lemo 4E LDK 4470 40 HD Wireless Control Unit Lemo BBC LDK 4470 50 HD Wireless Control Unit Lemo 3T LDK 4470 60 HD Antenna Management Unit Fischer LDK 4460 10 HD Antenna Management Unit Trilock LDK 4460 20 HD Antenna Management Unit ARD LDK 4460 30 HD Antenna Management Unit Lemo 4E LDK 4460 40 HD Antenna Management Unit Lemo BBC LDK 4460 50 HD Antenna Management Unit Lemo 3T LDK 4460 60 RF Receiver antenna set 3x for 2 0 2 2 GHz LDK 4453 20 RF Receiver antenna set 3x for 2 2 2 4 GHz LDK 4453 22 RF Receiver antenna set 3x for 2 5 2 7 GHZ LDK 4453 25 RF Data emitter 456 MHz LDK 4454 60 HD Wireless Camera Adapter Anton Bauer battery plate LDK 5464 00 HD Wireless Camera Adapter IDX battery plate LDK 5464 10 HD RF Data Module Wireless adapter 456 MHz LDK 5465 20 plugged in LDK 5464 xx adaptor HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2 0 2 2 GHz LDK 5466 20 HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2 2 2 4 GHz LDK 5466 22 HD RF Module Wireless adapter for 2 5 2 7 GHz LDK 5466 25 COFDM Video Booster 500 mW Anton Bauer batt plate LDK 5455 50 COFDM Video Booster 500 mW IDX batt plate LDK 5455 60 HD Antenna N type for 2 0 2 2 GHz LDK 5457 20 HD Antenna N type for
3. These two BNC connectors provide an analog 1 Vpp CVBS output signal for monitoring purposes The menu text is superimposed on this signal when the menu is switched on BNC connectors 6 3 10 SDI output connectors 1 2 These two BNC connectors provide a 0 8 Vpp SDI SD or HD output video signal according to SMPTE 259M C or SMPTE 292M When used in SD mode the menu text OSD is superimposed on these signals when the menu is switched on However it is possible to switch off automatically the OSD when Tally signal is active Setting in WCU menu BNC connectors MONITORING gt MENU gt MENU ON AIR 6 3 11 SDI output connector 3 This BNC connector provides a 0 8 Vpp SDI SD or HD output video signal according to SMPTE 259M C or SMPTE 292M e When used in SD mode the menu text OSD is superimposed on these signals when the menu is switched on However it is possible to switch off automatically the OSD when Tally signal is active Setting in WCU menu BNC connector MONITORING gt MENU gt MENU ON AIR HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 73 Chapter 6 Connectors 74 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 7 Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 7 1 Wireless Camera Adapter WCA 35 Note An RF Module LDK 5466 xx and an RF DATA CAM MODULE LDK 5465 20 must be attached to the WCA Item Value Dimensions H x W x L Weight 180 x 120 x 191 mm 71 x 4 7 x 75 in 2 2 kg 4 9 lbs Operating tempe
4. 6 2 4 RF receiver UHF output connectors 3x These sockets are for measurement purposes only Use short 75 Q e e e cables only for measuring equipment Caution The RF gain between UHF In and UHF out depends on UHF In power BNC connectors 3 dB for UHF In power lt 45 dBm 15 dB for UHF In power gt 45 dBm HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 69 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 3 WCU connectors Power Data Reference D Audio outputs Ethernet Triax 1 3jno olpny a SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT N A CN O Y O intercom CVBS outputs Auxiliary Signalling SDI outputs Triax 2 connector 14243 6 3 1 Triax connector 1 2 Pi D ibti This socket is used to connect 15 aL the triax cable from the triax 1 Inner pin Signals power output of the AMU 2 Inner shield Return Various types of Triax connector are available by 3 Outer shield Base station request housing 70 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 3 2 Mains power connector 6 3 3 Connect a 100 125 VAC 60Hz or a 200 6 3 4 Signalling connector Pin Description 240 VAC 50Hz power supply to this E 1 Neutral connector internal automatic mm switching 2 Line 2 m Fuse type T6 3 AH250V remove 3 Earth power supply plug to access the fuse
5. C74 grass valley User s Guide 3922 496 30771 August 2011 v6 1 HD Wireless HD Digital Wireless camera system v1 3 Declaration of conformity We Grass Valley Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the LDK 4453 20 LDK 4453 22 LDK 4453 25 LDK 4454 60 LDK 5455 X0 LDK 4460 XX LDK 4470 XX LDK 5464 XX LDK 5465 20 LDK5466 00 LDK 5466 22 and LDK 5466 25 are in compliance with the following standards EN 60950 Safety EN 301489 3 EMC for Radio Devices EN 302 064 Radio Wireless Video links ETS 300 220 Radio Radio Equipment following the provisions of RTT amp E Directive 1999 5 CE We Grass Valley Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the remainder of the components used in this product is in compliance with the following standards EN 60065 Safety EN 55103 1 EMC Emission EN 55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of a the Low Voltage directive 2006 95 EC b the EMC directive 2004 108 EC Copyright Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B V 2011 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 All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model o
6. In Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Selects environment profile Tip try Indoor User 3 setting first even in outdoor situations Switch to Outdoor if the RF link is still weak even in HIR mode O_Robustness HIO Std HIR Selects quality rubustness trade off User 3 HiQ high quality Std standard HIR high robustness O_Latency Std O H 0 V Q T Selects quality latency trade off User 3 Std standard low latency O H Q V medium latency Q T high latency HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 63 Chapter 5 Menu contents 64 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 6 Connectors Chapter 6 Connectors 6 1 WCA connectors Figure 6 1 WCA connector location DC power and Tally output socket or Viewfinder video 0 Pan 7 output connector BNC video input HD SDI output CH1 Audio in CH2 mE connector BNC Audio connectors for Intercom channel 1 and 2 connector DC power input socket i 6 E E HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 65 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 1 1 Viewfinder video output connector BNC connector 6 1 2 HD SDI connector This socket provides an analog 1 0 Vpp output viewfinder HD video signal from the WCA Text overlay is provided on this output signal C BNC connector This socket is used to output the camera HD SDI video signal according to SMPTE 292M No text overlay available 6 1 3 Audio microphone 1 2 c
7. delay Audio Out1 Level OdB 6dB Selects audio 1 output level Install Audio Out2 Level OdB 6dB Selects audio 2 output level Install Mode Single Dual Dual Audio channels 1 amp 2 are used Install Single Only Audio channel 1 is used in the WCA Audio Channel 1 is duplicated on Audio Channel 2 as well Note this menu is the same as the camera system menu INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO IP MODE Intercom Eng Wire Mode 2wires 4wires Selects studio intercom wiring mode for Install Engineering channel 2w_Balance 0 99 50 Sets 2 wire intercom balance Install Level OdBu 6dBu Selects intercom channel input level Install Out Ref Level 0 99 50 Sets output reference level Install Prod Wire Mode 2wires 4wires Selects studio intercom wiring mode for Install Production channel 2w_Balance 029350 Set 2 wire intercom balance Install Level OdBu 6dBu Selects intercom channel input level Install Out Ref Level 0 99 50 Selects output reference level Install Prog Level OdBu 6dBu Selects intercom channel input level Install Isolate Isolate System Isolate isolate Prog and Prod intercom Install channels from Eng System isolate Off 1kHz Tone On Off Switches test tone on or off Install Compander On Off Switches compander on or off Install 56 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 2 4 WCU SDTV menu Menu item Values Descri
8. 2 2 2 4 GHz LDK 5457 22 HD Antenna N type for 2 5 2 7 GHz LDK 5457 25 19 inch rack mounting kit for one WCU BDT05701AA Coupling kit for two WCUs BDT05700AA HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Configurations This wireless transmission system combines with an HD LDK camera head to form a HD Digital Wireless Camera system The camera head with the attached Wireless Camera Adapter WCA communicates wirelessly with the Antenna Management Unit AMU The AMU is connected to the Wireless Control Unit WCU via a Triax cable For different RF frequency ranges different wide band RF modules are available which cover the ranges 2 2 to 2 4 GHz 2 0 to 2 2 GHz or 2 5 to 2 7 GHz using 18 MHz bandwidth Output video signals The WCU delivers three SDI video signals for the studio system Each group 1 amp 2 3 of signals can be selected in the WCU Video menu to be HD or SD signals SDI outputs 1 and 2 are always the same HD or SD but SDI output 3 can be set independently Two analog CVBS and a digital monitoring signal SDI output 3 are available from the WCU When used in HD mode SDI1 amp 2 group never contain OSD and when used in SD mode SDI1 amp 2 group may contain OSD SDI3 always contains OSD in either SD or HD mode The OSD can be automatically switched off when Tally signal is active This setting can be done in the MONITORING gt MENU gt MENU ONAIR Control Re
9. Microphone switch on the back of the WCA 4 2 7 Viewfinder indications Check QoS LED data 1 In the camera viewfinder check the indicator that indicates the Quality of Service QoS of the data signal Off is OK flashing is critical Select cell number for display 1 Ina dual AMU system it can be useful to see which AMU is being used by the camera The cell number of the AMU currently in use can be displayed in the bottom right corner of the viewfinder 2 The display of the cell number in the viewfinder is selected in the camera menu In the camera system menu go to the Box DownRight item and select CELL Menu path VF gt BOX DOWNRIGHT A 44 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up 4 3 Antenna Management Unit AMU 4 3 1 AMU indicators E AMU IDENTIFIER lock error ATIO Ailunlocked POWER 2 O Check video link O Profile mismatch 3 amu IDENTIFIER The display shows the cell number of the AMU to identify AMUs when there are two AMUS in a system This number also appears in the viewfinder at the bottom right Lock LEDs These three green indicators whose numbers correspond to the three transmission antennas light to indicate that there is a good synchronization between camera and the specific AMU antenna At least one of these indicators must be lit to have a connection If all three are lit the RF link is at its strongest If all three indicators are not lit the
10. Prog Adjusts the volume of the programme signal to the camera headset Eng Adjusts the volume of the engineering intercom signal to the camera headset o Intercom microphone switch Sends the camera operators intercom signal to either engineering Eng or production Prod or turns it off center position Only operates if CAM MIC is set to SWITCH in the install menu and other assigned routing switches on the camera head and or lens are released If CAM MIC is set to SWITCH in the install menu and other assigned routing switches are pressed they override the Back panel hardware switch If CAM MIC is set to OFF in the install menu it overrides other assigned routing switches whatever their state is and switches off the downlink intercom HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 43 Chapter 4 Setting up If CAM MIC is set to PROD in the install menu it overrides other assigned routing switches whatever their state is and switches off the downlink intercom to PROD O Intercom headset socket Connect the intercom headset to this XLR 5 socket Camera intercom menu The Intercom section of the Install menu contains various settings for the intercom channels Intercom microphone amplification levels phantom power supply and microphone on off switches are also available in this menu Intercom microphone routing Assignable buttons on the camera can also be set to select either ENG or PROD These buttons override the Intercom
11. gt and the spare fuse 3 IEC style 3 pin male Intercom connector ON Pin Description Pin Description o 1 Prod out 4 wire out 2 wire 8 Housing la in out O 9 Prod out return 4 wire out 2 O 2 Prod in 4 wire only wire in out 11 AS 3 Prod in shield 4 wire only 10 Prod in return 4 wire only s 4 Eng in 4 wire only 11 Eng in shield 4 wire only 5 Eng out 4 wire out 2 wire in 12 Eng in return 4 wire only out 13 Eng out return 4 wire out 2 Anas 6 Prog in 4 wire only wire in out 7 Prog in shield 4 wire only 14 Prog in return 4 wire only 15 Housing Shield of cable to the pin marked housing m Pin Description Pin Description le 1 Preview output ext relay 8 Housing n contact 10 Q e 9 Preview output ext return 2 Call output ext relay contact 1 gt 100 E id 10 Call output ext return E 10 0 14 o 3 ISO input ext dry contact n ISO input ext return 15 0 4 On Air input ext dry contact 12 On Air input ext return 5 Call input ext dry contact is Call input ext return subD 15 pin male 6 Audie 1 level imas btt 14 d ia ne OS voltage from O to 5 V voltage trom 0 to 5 V 7 5 V Operating Control Panel 15 GND Microphone impedance gt 200 2 Sensitivity range 70 to 28 dBm Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of the audio output Shield of cable to the pin marked housing HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 71 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 3 5 Au
12. gt RX PARAM gt Q ROBUST Menu path SYSTEM gt WIRELESS gt RX PARAM gt Q LATENCY 35 Note The selected IN OUTDOOR and Q ROBUST parameters must be the same as those selected in the camera head When you change Q LATENCY in the WCU the WCA is automatically updated 4 4 4 Select camera number The camera number selected must be the same as that selected in the camera In the System menu go to the Camera number submenu where you can select the number Menu path SYSTEM CAMERA NUMBER HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 47 Chapter 4 Setting up 4 4 5 WCU audio menu Select 1 or 2 audio channels audio output level and delay 1 The number of audio channels can be selected in the menu of the WCU Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt AUDIO gt AUDIO MODE Set the audio output level to enable 6 dB or to disable 0 dB Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt AUDIO gt AUDIO LEVEL 1 2 The audio delay function delays the audio signal so that it is synchronised with the video signal Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt AUDIO gt DELAY 4 4 6 WCU intercom menu Select a 2 wire or a 4 wire system 1 Depending on the intercom wiring set the wire mode for the Eng and Prod intercom channels to 2wires or 4wires Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt ENG gt WIRE MODE Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt PROD gt WIRE MODE Select channel input level 1 For each intercom channel you can enable 6 dBU or disa
13. in the wrong order could result in mechanical damage to the camera To attach an adapter to the camera proceed as follow 1 Fit the guide pin at the top rear of the camera head and the guide pins on either side of the camera connector into the corresponding slots and of the adapter 2 First tighten the two horizontal screws on the top of camera 3 Next tighten the two horizontal screws at the front of the camera 4 Lastly tighten the vertical screw in the handle of the camera To detach an adapter from the camera head follow the steps for attaching it in the reverse order Figure 2 2 Attaching the adapter HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 21 Chapter 2 Installation 2 2 2 Attaching antennas to the adapter The wireless camera adapter uses two different antennas a Data link antenna and a Video link antenna Attach both antennas securely to the wireless adapter Figure 2 3 Attaching the antennas Data RF antenna Video RF antenna Identification ring The following tables show which antenna to use for the chosen frequency ranges Video frequency Identification ring 2 0 to 2 2 GHz Black ring code 0 2 2 to 2 4 GHZ Red ring code 2 2 5 to 2 7 GHz Green ring code 5 Data frequency Antenna type 456 MHz 3922 407 56351 length 160 mm 6 3 N Caution Never supply power to an adapter without first ensuring that the antennas
14. that your equipment is connected correctly if you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician 10 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Sicherheit Diese Informationen sind als Leitfaden f r qualifiziertes Fachpersonal gedacht das die Gefahren beim Umgang mit potenziell gefahrlicher elektrischer elektronischer Ausr stung kennt Es handelt sich dabei nicht um eine vollstandige Zusammenstellung aller oicherheitsvorkehrungen die beim Gebrauch dieser oder anderer elektronischer Ger te zu beachten sind Die Montage Wartung und Instandsetzung dieser Ausr stung ist mit Risiken f r Personal und Ausr stung verbunden und darf nur von qualifiziertem Personal vorgenommen werden wobel mit der notigen Sorgfalt vorzugehen ist Mit der Montage Bedienung Instandhaltung oder Instandsetzung dieser Ausr stung betrauten Personen wird dringend geraten sich mit der Theorie und Praxis der Ersten Hilfe vertraut zu machen Beim Einbau und Betrieb dieser Ausr stung m ssen die rtlichen Geb udesicherheits und Brandschutzvorschriften beachtet werden Vor dem Anschluss der Ausr stung an die Stromversorgung der Anlage muss berpr ft werden ob der Schutzleiter intakt ist Wenn eine Beeintr chtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist muss das Ger t au er Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden Dann muss der zust ndige Kundendienst benachrichtigt werden Eine Beeintr chtigung der Sicherheit ist zum Beispiel dann
15. used for the three functions Figure 2 14 Dry contact signalling External signaling dry contact Common ground i base station signaling i connector 1 I Table 2 15 Common ground connect one lead only to ground Menu setting LH Input grounded Function ON Input open Function OFF HL Function OFF Function ON use either Send or Return only do not mix Figure 2 16 Common ground signalling External On Air signaling with common contact Base Station signalling connector HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 29 Chapter 2 Installation Voltage level send lead Table 2 17 Voltage level Send lead 0 to 2 5 VDC 4 to 24 VDC Menu setting LH Input 0 to 2 5 V Function ON Input 4 to 24 V Function OFF HL Function OFF Function ON isolated from ground Open Voltage level send lead Table 2 18 Open voltage level Send lead open 4 to 24 VDC Menu setting Input open Input 4 to 24 V OH Function ON Function OFF HO Function OFF Function ON isolated from ground Figure 2 19 Voltage level signalling 5 24VDC I i l M g I 1 External 1 Base Station 1 signaling I signalling with DC i I I connector output i i voltage 7 ds 4 30 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Insta
16. v6 1 Chapter 3 Using menus Chapter 3 Using menus 3 1 Menus Use the camera and WCU menus to set up the wireless system The menu of the WCU can be viewed by connecting a video monitor to the unit Refer to section 5 2 for the complete contents of the WCU menu Refer to the User s Guide of the camera head to find out how to change the menu in your camera Section 5 3 contains further information on the Install menu for the camera head when a wireless camera adapter is attached 3 2 Setting up the WCU menu To view the WCU menu you need to connect a digital monitor connect to the SDI 3 video output or an analog CVBS monitor to the CVBS 1 or 2 output The text menu is superimposed on the video signal 3 2 1 Using the rotary push button to set up the WCU To navigate through the WCU menu proceed as follows 1 Loosen manually the two screws of the front panel marked DATA BOARD and remove the front plate 2 Reach into the opening push the rotary push button at the front of the data board and then rotate it 3 Rotate the button up or down to select the required item The display shows the abbreviation of the current item CA or NN There are two settings that can be accessed via the set up rotary push button on the data board Camera Number CA When CA is displayed push the rotary push button to enter the selection mode Rotate the button up or down to select an available camera number Push the rotary push butt
17. 20 to 45 C 0 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F Environment IP54 compliant Data output 9 pin D connector female UHF inputs 3 x BNC connectors with active loop through Triax output Triax connector towards WCU RF receiver units attached to AMU Item Value Dimensions H x W x L 64 x 34 x 98 mm 2 5 x 1 3 x 3 9 in Weight approx 0 3 kg 0 66 lbs per unit Operating temperature 20 to 45 C 0 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F Environment IP54 compliant Frequency range 2 0 2 2 GHz 2 2 2 4 GHz or 2 5 2 7 GHz depending on module RF antenna SMA connector VHF output BNC connector 35 Note 72 2 RF data emitter unit LDK 4454 x0 HD RF DATA TRANSMITTER The AMU is delivered with a Data Booster 46072229AA Data amplifier assembly mounted on the delivered antenna bracket 46072187AB Aerial support assembly The RF specification below applies when the data emitter is connected to the Data Booster Item Value Dimensions H x W x L Weight approx Operating temperature 64 x 34 x 98 mm 2 5 x 1 3 x 3 9 in 0 3 kg 0 66 lbs per unit 20 to 45 C 0 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F Environment IP54 compliant Modulation FSK modulation Frequency range 454 000 462 000 M
18. 500 mW of conducted power The Video booster is mounted between the back panel of the Wireless Camera Adapter and the battery It can be delivered for two types of battery systems IDX LDK5455 60 or Anton Bauer LDK5455 50 to be specified when ordered 9 1 1 Package contents Video RF booster unit equipped with either a IDX or Anton Bauer battery interface RF coaxial cable with SMA right angled connector to SMA right angled connector Flexible antennas with N type male connector Use only the antenna that matches your RF module LDK 5457 20 for 2 0 2 2 GHz range LDK 5457 22 for 2 2 2 4 GHz range LDK 5457 25 for 2 5 2 7 GHz range LDK 5455 Video Flexible antenna Booster unit RF coaxial cable HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 83 Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster 9 2 Assembly 1 Switch off the camera 2 Remove the battery from the camera adapter 3 Plug the booster onto the camera adapter battery plate RF coaxial cable Flexible XLR 4 Power cable 4 Plug the XLR 4 power cable from the booster in the XLR 4 power receptacle on the camera adapter 5 Connect the RF coaxial cable between the output of the camera adapter and the input of the booster 6 Screw the correct flexible antenna on the booster according to your RF module use the LDK5457 20 antenna with LDK5466 20 RF module 2 0 to 2 2 GHz use the
19. High High Open signalling inputs Timing H Phase Coarse 6 1uS 1uS steps Sets coarse horizontal phase for all SD and oper HD outputs HD H Phase Fine 0 99 50 HD pixel steps Sets fine horizontal phase for all HD oper outputs Note although this setting can be adjusted in HD pixel steps the values displayed have less resolution SD H Phase Fine 0 99 50 SD pixel steps Sets Fine horizontal phase for all SD install outputs Note although this setting can be adjusted in SD pixel steps the values displayed have less resolution Clock Day 13A Sets the value for Day install Month 1 12 Sets the value for Month install Year 0 99 Sets the value for Year install Hours 0 23 Sets the value for Hour install Minutes 0 59 Sets the value for Minutes install HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 58 Chapter 5 Menu contents Menu item Values Description Level File VideoMode 720p50 720p59 1080150 Selects video mode if the camera is not install 1080159 connected Wireless MOD802 16 Test On Off Turns MOD802 16 test on or off Warning service this mode is for service purposes only VideoFreqRangeSelect Auto Manual Auto frequency range is taken from install detected down converters Manual frequency range is forced VideoFreqRange 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 7 Allow to impose video frequency range install when VideoFreqRan
20. Hz Number of channels 161 in steps of 50 kHz HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 77 Chapter 7 Specifications Item Value Bandwidth lt 100 kHz 0250 nW max according to EN 300 220 lt 50 kHz 26dBc Baud rate 28 800 baud Emitted power 24 dBm 2 dBm conducted Applicable standards Radio ETS 300 220 HF antenna BNC connector Data input 9 pin D connector female Item 7 3 Wireless Control Unit WCU Value Weight approx 70 kg 15 4 lbs Operating temperature 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F Power 100 125 VAC 60 Hz 3A or 200 240 VAC 50 Hz 1 5A max 150 W depending on system configuration Triax cable length max 400 m 1 300 ft for 8 mm 5 16 cable 600 m 1 970 ft for 11 mm 7 16 cable 800 m 2 600 ft for 14 mm 9 16 cable Video 3X SDI SMPTE 259M HD or SD selectable BNC connector CVBS CVBS output monitoring quality BNC connector Genlock in SD Black Burst or HD TLS BNC connector Power in IEC type 3 pin male Intercom Full speech quality Intercom input level O or 6 dBu selectable Intercom output level 6 dBu nominal adjustable 12 dB in 100 steps Audio level Output level O or 6 dBu selectable Applicable standards EMC EN 301489 3 Safety EN 60950 74 LDK 5455 Video Item Dimensions H x W x
21. K video content delivered by AMU is OK Flashing 1 s Triax link AMU gt WCU is OK no video content delivered by AMU Off Triax link AMU gt WCU is not OK or AMU is not connected Triax Sel Orange Triax OK Green Message On On Triax input is selected Video transmission in Triax is OK Off On Triax input is not selected Video transmission in Triax Is OK Flashing 5 s AMU is not acknowledging control data sent by WCU Check Triax or AMU s internal coax cable to Triax Triax 1 and Triax2 Sel both flashing 5 s Triax 1 and Triax2 Sel both flashing 5 s The down converts connected to the AMU s are not suited for the same frequency range Note disconnected down converters are not reported even if the other connected converters are coherent Flashing 1 s Triax link AMU gt WCU is OK no video content delivered by AMU On Off Video transmission in Triax is not OK HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up TRIAX 2 OK SELECTED These indicators operate in the same way as for Triax input 1 above o VIDEO CHANNEL rotary switch not used 5 DATA CHANNEL rotary switch not used VIDEO PARAMS rotary switch not used rc com Connector for attaching a PC to the WCU cam Lock Reflects the status of the internal genlock Camera WCU 35 Note The camera must be locked to the WCU even if the WCU is not locked to the studio reference
22. L Booster optional Value 210 x 130 x 45 mm 8 3 x 5 1 x 1 8 in excluding battery socket Weight 1 4 kg 3 1 lbs Operating temperature 20 to 45 C 0 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F Environment IPX2 drip proof Application COFDM Video Booster 500 mW HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 7 Specifications Item Value Frequency range 2 0 to 2 7 GHz Power consumption 25 W typ Battery types LDK 5455 50 Anton Bauer version LDK 5455 60 IDX version Battery input voltage 10 5 VDC to 17 VDC Battery input current 3 A max RF input level 18 dBm input for 0 5 W 27 dBm typical output RF input Return loss 15 dB RF input connector SMA type female 50 O RF output level 500 mW typical 27 dBm for 18 dBm input RF output accuracy 1 2 dBm RF output Return loss lt 10 dB RF output connector N type female 50 Q HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 79 Chapter 7 Specifications 80 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 8 Exchanging the RF module Chapter 8 Exchanging the RF module A In some situations you may choose to use a different frequency band To use a different band you need to exchange the right side cover camera RF module of the wireless camera adapter Caution Exchange of the camera RF Module must only be performed by qualified personnel Choose the frequency m
23. LDK5457 22 antenna with LDK5466 22 RF module 2 2 to 2 4 GHz use the LDK5457 25 antenna with LDK5466 25 RF module 2 5 to 2 7 GHz 7 Install the battery onto the back panel of the booster 8 Switch on the camera 84 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster 9 3 Output power The HD Wireless Camera Adapter has an internal digital attenuator It allows you to reduce RF output power to a value that is sufficient for your particular operating conditions Maximum power is not always needed and it is good practice to reduce output power to the minimum required to reduce exposure and possible interaction between adjacent cameras To reduce the RF output power level set the EXT BOOST ADJUST in the INSTALL gt WIRELESS menu of the camera to a value greater than O Each time this parameter is Increased by 2 the RF output power level is decreased by 1 dB with respect to its nominal value HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 85 Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster 86 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1
24. Select audio gain mode Audio gain control can be achieved in two ways either locally through the system menu of the camera head or by an externally applied voltage applied to the back panel of the WCU signalling connector see Audio gain external on page 31 1 The source of control can be selected in the system menu of the camera head 2 Menu path INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO GAIN MODE Select audio gain locally 1 The local audio gain is set in the system menu of the camera In the Install menu go to the Audio submenu where you can set the gain for both channels Menu path INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO 1 2 LEVEL 42 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up 4 2 6 Intercom Three intercom channels production PROD programme sound PROG and engineering ENG are sent to the camera operator s headset Intercom volume controls are on the back of the adapter The camera operator s intercom microphone signal is sent back to the WCU Figure 4 1 Intercom controls on the wireless adapter Prod Jon o o oo DCin CH O O in CH2 Intercom headset controls D Prod Adjusts the volume of the production signal to the camera headset when PROD VOLUME is set to REAR In the install menu The location of the production volume control is set in the install menu of the camera Select either Front or Rear Menu path INSTALL gt INTERCOM gt PROD VOLUME 2
25. altet werden Die rechtsseitige Abdeckung der Kamerageha se nicht anr hren weil das Oberflach hei werden kann Um einer berhitzungsgefahr vorzubeugen ist das Produkt korrekt zu bel ften Das Produkt darf nur an eine Stromquelle mit der vorgeschriebenen Nennspannung angeschlossen werden Niemals ein analoges Triax System an ein digitales Triax System anschlie en System Erdstr me d rfen 1 5 A in der u eren Abschirmung des Triax Kabels bzw 0 2 A in anderen Kabelschirmen nicht bersteigen Die innere und u ere Abschirmung des Triax Kabels nicht kurzschlief sen Die Kamera vor dem Wechsel der Batterie oder dem Wechsel der Stromversorgung immer ausschalten Alle an die Kamera angeschlossenen Kabel m ssen weniger als 3 m lang sein um St rungen zu vermeiden HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Zusammenstellung von in diesem Handbuch verwendeten Warnhinweisen e mmer von der Netzversorgung trennen bevor der Adapter ge ffnet wird e Stecker zwischen Kamerakopf und Adapter mit u erster Vorsicht handhaben Darauf achten dass die Steckerstifte nicht durch die F hrungsstifte besch digt werden e Diese Schritte in der angegebenen Reihenfolge ausf hren e Das Anziehen der Schrauben in der falschen Reihenfolge kann zu mechanischen Sch den an der Kamera f hren e Das L sen der Schrauben in der falschen Reihenfolge kann zu mechanischen Sch den an der Kamera f hren e Niemals einem Adapter Strom zuf hren
26. anging the power supply Any cables connected to the camera must be less than 3 m 10 ft to avoid interference HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Triax cable systems e Only connect a Triax cable from the same LDK camera family to the unit e Donotallow system earth currents to exceed 1 5 A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0 2 A in other cable shields e To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the AMU from the AMU earth e ltis strictly prohibited to short circuit the inner and outer shields of a Triax cable used to connect an AMU to a WCU Galvanic separation Because of the nature of Triax systems with long distances between AMU and WCU the risk of earth currents flowing is greater These earth currents can result in damage to the equipment To prevent earth currents from flowing in the Triax system we recommend galvanic separation of earthed equipment connected to the AMU This separation can be achieved by using an isolation transformer between the local power outlet and the equipment connected to the AMU Alternatively use equipment that has a double insulation and therefore does not require an earth connection Precautions To ensure continual high performance from the camera take the following precautions into consideration e Avoid very damp places If the environment is wet or damp a rain cover must be used to protect the un
27. are attached Always use the antenna that was supplied with the frequency module Using the wrong antenna will result in poor coverage Always switch off the power to the units before detaching the antennas 22 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation 2 2 3 Attaching a battery to the camera adapter Attach a battery pack to the rear of the camera adapter or supply a 12 VDC nominal voltage to the DC in connector on the rear of the adapter Due to possible high power consumption a high density battery pack is recommended Caution The input voltage at the DC in connector must stay between 11 VDC and 17 VDC Always switch off the camera before removing the battery Figure 2 4 Camera power supply DC in power supply socket Viewfinder battery indicator The BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when battery voltage is low It lights continuously when battery voltage is less than 11VDC Figure 2 5 Battery indicator Battery indicator E O A Nero E E E ES N 0 e EA HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 23 Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 Antenna Management Unit AMU 2 3 1 Antenna positioning A To get the best benefits from reflections the receiving set is equipped with a three antenna diversity system The AMU uses the MRC Maximum Ratio Combining system for optimal transmission robustness Both transmitting and receiving antennas are omni directional so there s no ne
28. as been set The menu items are divided into two user levels The operator level Oper is default accessible Menu items with user level Install are only accessible if the menu level is set to Install To enter the Install level proceed as follows 1 Enter the menu 2 Navigate to the MONITORING gt MENU gt MENU LEVEL Item 3 Set the Menu level to Install The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever Is using the WCU In this way the danger of the operator accidentally changing critical functions while shooting is reduced The user level automatically reverts to Oper when menu Off is executed either after time out or user s choice WWF EEE 54 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 2 WCU menu contents In the values column the default value of the item is shown in bold 5 2 1 WCU Video menu Menu item Values Description Level File SDI 1 amp 2 SD HD Select video standard for SDI outputs 1 and Install 2 When SD is selected the menu text is superimposed on SDI 1 and SDI 2 signals unless MONITORING MENU MENU ONAIR is disabled and On Air signal is active SES SD HD Select the video standard for SDI 3 The Install menu text is superimposed on the video signal unless MONITORING MENU MENU ONAIR is disabled and On Air signal Is active Freeze Mode No Field Selects freeze frame mode when loss of In
29. ate a sub menu then the item pointed to has a value The value can be e atoggle value only two values e alist value more than two values e an analogue value variable from O to 99 e or unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analogue values associated with that function are then unavailable 36 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 3 Using menus If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the rotary push button toggles between these two values If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of several possible values then pressing the rotary push button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the value currently selected Use the rotary push button to point to a new value Press the rotary push button to return the cursor to the function list If an analogue value is displayed next to a function name then pressing the rotary push button places the cursor in front of the value and the rotary push button is used to change the analogue value Press the rotary push button to return the cursor to the function list 3 3 5 Using the Recall File to undo changes If you make changes to the settings in the Systems menu and you decide not to keep them use the Recall File function to recall a standard or stored set of values for the parameters These fil
30. atus not board status Oper Board Diagnostics Data Board Oper GenLock Board value Install Video QOS 0 4 4 optimal signal quality O close to video Install breakdown This figure is also the number of arrows gt displayed in the VF Data QOS 0 127 Values above 90 are excellent conditions Install Below 80 the bottom green LED inside the VF starts blinking This indicator is not affected by Received Power but will help to detect same or adjacent channel interferer C I Typical value 12 dB OkHz 0 dB 50 kHz lt 40 dB 100 kHz AMU Diagnostics Install AutoRange 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 5 Detected Frequency Range Install 2 5 2 7 2 7 2 9 AMU 1 2 Ok Incomplete OK 3 DCs of same Frequency range are Install Inconsistent Not connected connected Incomplete LESS than3 DCs of same Frequency range are connected Inconsistent 3 DCs are connected BUT NOT of same Frequency range Not connected There is no AMU connected on that triax input AMU 1 2 DCs menu allows to refine the diagnostics see below AMU 1 2 DCs AMU 1 2 DC1 unknown 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 4 Detected frequency range of down Install HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 24251252712 228 converter 3 of AMU 1 2 Disconnected DC will be reported as unknown Chapter 5 Menu contents Menu item AMU 1 2 DC2 AMU 1 2 DC3 Communication Diag _ _
31. ble 0 dBU the level Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt ENG gt LEVEL Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt PROD gt LEVEL Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt PROG gt LEVEL Select intercom output level 1 Adjust the output level as required Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt ENG PROD gt OUT REF LEVEL Adjust 2 wire balance 1 Set local side tone in the camera to zero Camera system menu path INSTALL gt INTERCOM gt SIDE TONE Adjust the output level to minimize the feedback from the headset microphone to the headset muff WCU menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt ENG PROD gt 2W BALANCE Reset the local side tone in the camera to a comfortable value 48 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up Isolate the Intercom system from the studio 1 The intercom I O can be isolated from the studio intercom network Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM INTERCOM ISOLATE Generating 1 kHz test tone 1 In order to test the data link a 1 kHz test tone can be generated internally Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM INTERCOM 1 KHZ TONE Enable compander 1 An internal audio compander optimizes the dynamic range of the intercom inputs to the intercom voice encoder which enhances the audibility of the intercom from the WCU to the WCA Menu path AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt COMPANDER 4 4 7 Signalling Set the On Air and Call signalling configuration in t
32. ct take back system please contact Grass Valley at 800 80 80 20 20 or 33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries In the US and Canada please call 800 547 8949 or 530 478 4148 Ask to be connected to the EH amp S Department In addition information concerning Grass Valley s environmental policy can be found at www grassvalley com about environmental policy Packing unpacking Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top Remove the cushioning material and lift out the contents The contents of the shipment should be checked against the packing list If the contents are incomplete if there is mechanical damage or defect or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked notify your Grass Valley sales or service centre within eight days If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress notify the carrier as well 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 cent
33. dio output connectors 1 2 Nominal level OdBu 6dBu VN Pin Description ee AN N 2 OS Shield of cable directly to the Wy 2 Audio output connector housing 3 Audio return If the same signal is applied at pin2 of 3 Audio input 1 and 2 WCA then l Signal at pin 2 of audio output 1 is in XLR 3 pin male phase with signal at pin 2 of audio output 2 6 3 6 Data 59000 connector A D Pin D ipti Shield of cable to the pin marked ONA in Description a Sa Note a legacy Series 9000 control o Oo B Data Not panel can be connected using a 4 pin Po souriau cable C Not connected B p 4 pin souriau D shield connector 6 3 7 Network connector Pi D m Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX P Lee eee compliant with IEEE 802 3 edition EN 1 Transmit data TX 2000 2 Transmit data TX 3 Receive data RX 8 pin standard 4 no connection RJ 45 ethernet Barnes 5 no connection 6 Receive data RX 7 no connection 8 no connection 6 3 8 Reference input connectors 2x OVO BNC connectors This BNC connector accepts either a 1 0 Vop CVBS SDTV composite or a 1 0 Vpp TLS HDTV reference should include H and V synchronization signal to the camera for genlocking Note The second connector should be terminated with 75 Q if the signal is not looped through 72 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 3 9 CVBS output connectors 2x
34. e data booster unit Note Steps 2 3 5 6 are for reference only and already carried out in the factory 24 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation AMU connectors 1 Connect the three coaxial cables from the antennas to the upper row of BNC video connectors on the AMU 2 Connect the cable from the data emitter unit to the 9 pin sub D connector on the AMU 3 Connect the Triax cable to the Triax output of the AMU TRIAX output Figure 2 6 AMU connections Data connector Video antenna connectors BNC Video antenna Video antenna connectors BNC connectors BNC HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 25 Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 Wireless Control Unit WCU An optional mounting kit is available for mounting the WCU into a standard 19 inch rack Connection steps 1 SU A S9 Je o 0 N D Connect the triax cable from the AMU to the Triax input 1 of the WCU If you use a second AMU connect it to Triax input 2 of the WCU Connect the OCP to the C2IP network Connect a digital monitor SD or HD to the SDI3 OSD output Connect the SDI1 and SDI2 outputs of the WCU to the studio system If required provide a reference signal to the Genlock input G of the WCU SD black burst CBVS and HD TLS are supported Terminate the looped through connector with 75 Q Connect an analog SD monitor to CVBS output connector 1 OSD or 2 Connect the intercom B system see belo
35. ed for alignment or tracking Position the AMU strategically in the area you wish to cover Preferably mount the antenna assembly on a mast or attach it to a raised structure Caution Always ensure that the antennas are vertical This ensures best reception If required a second AMU can be used to extend the covered area To cover a typical stage area It might be a good Idea to place antenna assemblies upside down at a high point on either side of the stage A good rule of thumb is to keep a line of sight from the camera standpoint towards the recelving antennas Caution Always use the antennas that were supplied with the modules Using the wrong antennas will result in poor coverage 2 3 2 Antenna unit assembly Set up the antenna support assembly close to the AMU as follows 1 Unfold the antenna support assembly Attach the three antenna receiver units to the ends of the arms Attach the data emitter unit including the data booster to the centre of the assembly screw the three antennas with SMA connector onto the antenna receiver units Connect the data antenna with BNC connector onto the data booster unit Se eS eS X9 Connect the data booster SMA input to the data emitter BNC output with the supplied coaxial cable 7 Connect the three BNC coaxial connectors of the supplied cable to the antenna receiver units 8 Connect the 9 pin sub D connector to the data emitter unit 9 Connect the 2 pin LEMO connector to th
36. el connector is shown Figure 2 11 Signalling connection 1 9 e Preview out e Preview out ret Call out e Call out ret e e ISO in 2 e ISO in ret On air in e On air in ret 0 e Call in e Call in ret Audio 1 level e Audio 2 level e e 5 Vdc Ground e 15 e Housing NE D Call On air and Iso signals There are four connection methods for the Call On air and Iso On air yellow signalling functions 1 Dry contact 2 Common ground 3 Voltage level Send lead 4 Open voltage level Send lead A selection in the SYSTEM SIGNALLING menu allows you to make the state of the function on or off correspond to a particular input signal There are two leads for each connection send and Return Table 2 12 Signalling send and return pins Function Send pin Return pin Call 2 10 Iso 3 11 On air 4 12 The following tables show the selectable states for each of the four connection methods The states are Open High OH High Open HO Low High LH or High Low HL Refer to Chapter 5 to see how to set these menu settings EEE 28 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation Dry contact Table 2 13 Dry contact no ground no voltage Menu setting LH Input shorted Function ON Input open Function OFF HL Function OFF Function ON acommon return not ground can be
37. electromagnetic radio frequencies Installation must conform to the instructions given in this manual Installation of this equipment must only be performed by qualified personnel Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer The current and voltages present in this equipment are dangerous Personnel must at all times follow the safety regulations Always disconnect power before removing covers or panels Always discharge high voltage points before servicing Never make internal adjustments perform maintenance or service when alone or when fatigued In case of an emergency ensure that the power is disconnected Mount equipment so that power lead can be accessed to disconnect power The power lead of the WCU must always be connected to a power socket with a protective earth Any interruption of the protection conductor inside or outside the apparatus or disconnection of the protective earth terminal is likely to make the apparatus dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Use only the antennas supplied Do not use the camera without antennas Switch off power to the units before detaching antennas Avoid contact with the right side cover of the camera during operation as it may become hot To prevent risk of overheating ventilate the product correctly Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating Always switch off the camera before changing the battery or ch
38. els as other Grass Valley LDK series cameras using the C2IP system The HD Wireless camera system integrates perfectly into your existing set up It is a flexible camera system that is equally at home in the studio or out on location in an outside broadcast environment 1 2 Features e Excellent HD picture quality using powerful JPEG 2000 based compression e Supports 1080150 59 94 720p50 59 94 and 1080psF25 29 97 formats e Robust and reliable transmission based on a modified 802 16 physical layer e Coverage area up to 150 m 500 ft e T hree antenna diversity system for transmission reliability e Omni directional antenna system for maximum flexibility e low latency performance and genlock features e _ Easy integration in studio and stadium environment with standard triax cameras e Choice of transmission profiles to fulfill specific production needs e Supports C2IP control systems and OCP 400 control panels e Dockable with Grass Valley HD camera heads e On screen display selection of video and data transmission frequencies e End to end digital processing with 10 bit quality level e Support of roaming when using two antenna sets for increased coverage e Freeze frame in the case of interrupted video link e Optional video booster available for long transmission applications 16 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 13 System composition A typical wireless transmission system includes e An LDK 5464 wireless camera adap
39. emitter socket DATA 0 0 2 0 0 000 0c eee 69 6 2 3 RF receiver UHF input connectors 8x 2 0 ee 69 6 2 4 RF receiver UHF output connectors 8x 0 ee 69 4 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 8 3 NWCUICONMECIONS su x tees o a Berea ee 70 031 NDECONMSELOr T9 25 v ees item EE eR Eb are Sat idee ee 70 6 3 2 Mains power COMMECION eto iii dK ek ne eed 71 0 09 INECO CONECO uos rer etd RAs ERU Ee CASA es MRM SSS Cad 71 Do SIdrallingssopect ts net be oat da ies et dd ee ads 71 6 3 5 Audio output connectors 1 2 oce ves od Aa 72 630 Data SI000 CSANECLOr 2 bcm ee lc ae lr bd etapas 72 0 9 NEO COMMECIOl ens cens hee eat Pec ERARE n el eee Paced Sete ta ENE 72 G26 dIselerenceThDUEeohhee ters 2X e cinco et nd go eh eee da EC 72 6 3 9 CVBS output connectors 2X 3 cvi eho ra ode andes oie Hae See da 13 6 011025 i output COMME CUOLS T EZ ei ne ne eh ne nee 73 XC MES B OUND SONNE CIO 24 lt ERES TETTE TET R ia dt EREA er 78 Chapter 7 Specifications 7 1 Wireless Camera Adapter WCA 0 0 0000 ee RR RR RR nh 75 7 1 1 Wireless RF module LDK 5466 xx attached to WGA 24 3 iia 76 7 1 2 HD RF DATA CAM MODULE LDK 5465 20 attached to WCA 76 7 2 Antenna Management Unit AMU 0 hr 77 7 2 1 RF receiver units attached to AIVIU i y ue RR ER CELER Sex c ues 77 7 2 2 RF data emitter unit LDK 4454 x0 HD RF DATA TRANSMITTER 77 7 3 Wireless Control Unit VVGUl rss era E a 78 7 4 LDK 5455 V
40. es are available in the FILES menu B X 1 1 1222221 1LLLLL L aay HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 37 Chapter 3 Using menus 38 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up Chapter 4 setting up 4 1 Wireless Insight The software package Wireless Insight can be used on a notebook personal computer to monitor the wireless system performance during operation The software package can be obtained from the Grass Valley customer support organization Refer to the help included in the software package for more details 4 2 Wireless Camera Adapter WCA 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 Wireless Connection Unit WCU The transmission profiles must also be matched on the WCA and the WCU Carry out the following steps to prepare the camera for use 1 Select the video frequency via the camera menu Select the data frequency via the camera menu Select the transmission profiles Select the camera number via the camera menu Set up audio on the camera Set up intercom on the camera nou BF WN Set viewfinder wireless indicators HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 39 Chapter 4 Set
41. geSelect Manual Otherwise Auto it displays the detected Frequency Range Video Frequency 203902195 GH20r Selects video frequency within the install 2 203 2 398 GHz or selected video range in 1 MHz steps 2 503 2 683 GHz DataFreqRange 454 462 MHz Selects data frequency range Note this setting Is fixed to 454 462 MHz Data Frequency 454 00 462 00 MHz Selects data frequency in 50 kHz steps install Rx Profile In Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Selects environment profile Tip try Indoor install setting first even in outdoor situations Switch to Outdoor if the RF link is still weak even in HIR mode O_Robustness HIO Std HIR Selects quality robustness trade off install HiQ high quality Std standard HIR high robustness O_Latency Std O H 0 V Q T Selects quality latency trade off install Std standard low latency O H Q V medium latency O T high latency TempUnit Cae Temperature indication unit install 5 2 6 WCU Files menu Menu item Values Description Level File User Operator Files Operator File 1 4 1 Selects user operator file to use Oper Recall exec Recalls the selected user operator file Oper Store exec Stores the selected user operator file Oper Std Operator Files Operator File Cust Fact Selects standard operator file to use Oper customer or factory Recall exec Recalls the selected standard operator file Ope
42. he WCU according to the section Connecting the studio signalling on page 28 using the following menu paths WCU menu path SYSTEM gt SIGNALLING gt YELLOW ON AIR WCU menu path SYSTEM gt SIGNALLING gt YELLOW ON OFF WCU menu path SYSTEM gt SIGNALLING gt ONAIR ON OFF WCU menu path SYSTEM gt SIGNALLING gt CALL ON OFF 4 4 8 WCU controls and indicators CAM LOCK EXT REF 0000 000000 00000000 P 010101010101010 e 00000000 c 00000000 Qm g 00000 0000 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 49 Pc ox Chapter 4 Setting up When a remote PC is connected to the front plug of the WCU Audio Board this LED lights to indicate the status of the connection When no PC is connected it lights to indicate an internal fault PC OK Green PC connected Message Off No Internal switch configuration is OK Flashing No Internal switch configuration is not OK On Yes PC lt gt WCU dialog is running TRIAX 1 SELECTED Reflects the status of roaming AMU1 AMU2 and AMU under control of WCU Triax Sel Orange Message On This triax input is selected by the roaming Flashing 5 s AMU is not acknowledging control data sent by WCU Off AMU is not connected or not selected by roaming TRIAX 1 OK Reflects the status of the Triax link AMU gt WCU and checks for video content Triax OK Green Message On Triax link AMU gt WCU is O
43. ideo Booster optional ooooooccoocnonconoonosnnos 78 Chapter 8 Exchanging the RF module Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster 9 1 IDITO GU CHO DP Dr iG a ae a eae ever veo vati E xata aduer 83 Selick Package Come are area anregen a 83 FZ ASSEMDNY acid aaa cia 84 93 OUMU POWE orderne en deditos caida 85 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 5 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 tor recycle or disposal of end of life products Our program meets the requirements of the European Union s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency individual state or local agencies Grass Valley s end of life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment Upon request a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction depending on the ultimate disposition of the product can be sent to the requester Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal including freight however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup For further information on the Grass Valley produ
44. is light indicates that the camera signal is on air ON AIR1 D mains The equipment master on off switch I The equipment is operating O The equipment is not operating AAA AAA ee 52 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 5 Menu contents Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 1 Wireless Control Unit menu structure Access to the functions in the menus can be restricted according to the user level that has been set The menus are as follows Video menu The video menu contains functions for configuring video outputs and freeze mode Monitoring menu This menu contains the functions which determine how items in the menus are displayed on the monitoring outputs Audio Intercom menu The functions contained under this menu control various aspects of audio and intercom SDTV menu The functions contained under this menu are used for the SDTV outputs System menu This menu contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration and for carrying out adjustments and calibrations of the WCU Files menu This menu allows values to be stored in System and operator files and allows these Tiles to be recalled as required Diagnostic menu The diagnostic menu is designed to provide information on the current status of the WCU HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 53 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 1 1 WCU user levels Access to the functions on these menus is determined by the user level that h
45. it e Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration e Do not expose the camera to extreme temperatures e Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods e Do not allow sunlight to shine into the viewfinder e Do not allow LASER beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the CCD sensors e Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections e Be careful when connecting and disconnecting triax cables Do not mix triax units from different types of camera systems HD with SD RGB triax with digital triax Make connections swiftly and firmly to avoid false error messages i AAA A gt gt gt MME HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 9 Mains lead wiring for UK users The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e The wire colored GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal on the plug marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW e The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED e The wire colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK Ensure
46. l is connected to the WCU using a Ethernet connection If the OCP is connected directly to the WCU use a crossover cable Triax cable The AMU is connected to the WCU using a Triax cable The maximum length of cable that can be used is 600 m 1 970 ft for a 11mm Triax cable The approximate maximum cable lengths between an AMU and a WCU are given in the table below Digital transmission will generate increasing bit errors and video may be lost when these lengths are exceeded The maximum length is given for cables of the highest quality The quality of poorer cables and the interconnections can adversely affect this maximum length Table 2 1 Triax cable length guide Cable diameter Maximum length 8 mm 5 16 400 m 1 300 ft 11 mm 7 16 600 m 1 970 ft 14 mm 9 16 800 m 2 600 ft 20 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation 2 2 Wireless camera adapter WCA If you decide to change frequency bands then refer to the Appendix Exchanging the frequency module Carry out the following steps to prepare the camera for use e Attach the adapter to the camera e Attach the antennas to the adapter e Power the camera via the adapter 2 2 1 Attaching an adapter N 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 or loosening the screws
47. llation 2 4 3 Audio gain external To control the audio gain externally via the WCU 1 Inthe camera system menu set the menu item INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO GAIN MODE to EXT 2 Apply a DC voltage to pins 6 and 14 of the signalling connector to control the levels of audio channels 1 and 2 respectively as shown in the figure below Figure 2 20 Audio level control Audio 1 level pin 6 Audio 2 level pin 14 5 Vdc pin 7 22 dBu 1k 4 3V 28 dBu 1k 3 7V 34 dBu 1k 3 1V 40 dBu 1k 2 5 V 46 dBu 1k 1 9 V 52 dBu 1k 1 3 V 58 dBu 1k 40 7 V 64 dBu 1k OV GND pin 15 To control the audio gain locally at the camera via the camera system menu 1 Set the menu item INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO GAIN MODE to LOC 2 Select the audio sources in the INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO SOURCE menu items 3 Select the levels of audio channels 1 and 2 respectively in the INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO LEVEL menu Items 35 Note owitching AUDIO 1 2 SOURCE to Line overrules AUDIO 1 2 LEVEL setting and selects Audio Gain to accept 0 dBu signals reference level Line level applies ONLY to the connectors at the rear of the adapter not to the front right connector of the camera Line level automatically disables phantom power on the connectors at the rear of the adapter Line level CANNOT be selected in EXT mode HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 31 Chapter 2 Installation 32 HD Wireless User s Guide
48. mote control of the camera is achieved through the C2IP network that can be connected to the WCU Control panels such as the OCP 400 can be used to gain full access to the camera Set the parameters for the control network in the WCU System menu Increased range To expand the operating range of the camera an additional AMU with antenna set can be added to the system The WCU selects automatically between the two receiving sets without a picture break roaming HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 19 Installation Chapter 2 Figure 2 1 Camera wireless system _ Jus Digital wireless data link RF Data Emitter to camera 1 LDK 4460 Antenna Management Unit AMU gt es aM A m LDK 4453 RF Receiver LDK 4454 RF Data Emitter Digital wireless video link Camera to RF Receiver Triax 600 m with 11 mm Cable typical range 150 m or 400 m with optional video booster LDK 4470 Wireless Control Unit WCU SDI video output to studio system Triax 600 m with 11 mm Cable C2IP Network 2 3 BEEN er i Antenna i ME tenes Unit AMU Lok 4454 Nue E RF Data Emitter EJ A A A o a A A a A a A A OCP 400 The power supply is applied to the WCU and via the Triax cable to the AMU The camera is battery DC powered using high density batteries The OCP 400 operational control pane
49. n none of the three antennas received a signal that could allow synchronization Possible causes are camera signal is absent or an incorrect frequency is being used or atransmission profile mismatch occurs see below ES Error LEDs These three red indicators light to indicate different problems in the connection between the camera and a specific AMU antenna Check video link even if one antenna picks up a signal the digital demodulation process could not correct all transmissions errors Video loss will occur Possible causes are camera signal is too weak or signal is polluted by strong interference Profile mismatch this occurs when the transmission profile of the camera and the WCU do not match all unlocked none of the signals picked up by the 3 antennas can be used for synchronization Possible causes are camera signal is absent or a profile mismatch occurs E HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 45 Chapter 4 Setting up O POWER LED This indicator lights when power from the WCU Is supplied to the AMU via the triax cable 4 3 2 Selecting AMU identifier If more than one AMU is used in a dual AMU system each AMU must be given a unique identification number The AMU identification number is shown on the upper display on the side of the AMU Proceed as follows Caution Switch off power before proceeding 1 Open the AMU by removing the four screws underneath the sun cover and til
50. ng menus Figure 3 3 System menu Camera Number 1 Camera Power On MCP Available Yes Yellow On Air Std Timing gt gt System The SYSTEM menu above shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu and the other items that are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control 3 3 3 Leaving the Systems Menu If you are deep within the menu structure follow these steps to leave e f necessary move the cursor to the left most column with the rotary push button e Scroll upwards until the cursor points to TOP this is the main menu e Press the rotary push button The cursor now points to the Menu Off item of the MAIN menu e Press the rotary push button to leave the system menu This is the recommended way of leaving the system menu The menu system disappears after a few seconds when you stop navigating This delay can be set in the MONITORING MENU menu However when you enter the system menu again you enter at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of main menu To prevent confusion the next time you enter the system menu it is advisable to leave the system menu by returning to the main menu TOP and selecting MENU OFF 3 3 4 Making changes To find out where to change a function consult the List of System Menu Functions at the end of this section to find out under which menu group or subgroup the function is located If the cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indic
51. oduction with imperceptible video to audio delay To fulfill specific requirements in different environments a set of profiles allow you to balance between the robustness of the wireless transmission and its bit rate The high performance digital transmission means that the system is omnidirectional with no adverse effects from multi path reflections 1 1 2 Shooting range The HD wireless system features a three antenna diversity set This receiving unit when suitably placed together with a video output power of 60 mW offers you a shooting range of up to 150 m 500 ft This shooting area can be extended to up to 400 m 1 300 ft using the optionally available LDK 5455 50 or LDK 5455 60 Video Booster The built in data booster provides coverage of up to 1 000 m 3 280 ft for the data link Adding a second antenna set can readily extend the coverage area letting you move for example from a stadium to a dressing room The system switches automatically and seamless between the two antenna sets The connection between a base station and the wireless system s antenna set uses conventional Triax cable enabling you to locate an antenna up to 600 m 1 970 ft from the base station using 11 mm 7 16 Triax cable The HD wireless camera system is fully compatible with studio production facilities the Grass Valley C2IP camera control system and HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction utilizes the same operational control pan
52. odule for your frequency band LDK 5466 20 Camera RF module 2 0 2 2 GHz LDK 5466 22 Camera RF module 2 2 2 4 GHz LDK 5466 25 Camera RF module 2 5 2 7 GHz To install the module you need to exchange the entire right side cover of the wireless camera adapter as follows Caution Do not immediately remove the panel from the adapter after unscrewing it is connected by two cables to the adapter 1 Unscrew the five screws securing the right side cover of the adapter and carefully open the unit 2 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the adapter side and the flat cable from the RF module side 3 Connect the cables between the new RF module and the adapter E HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 81 Chapter 8 Exchanging the RF module 4 Fold the cable into the space between the printed circuit board and the upper guiding rail to make sure that it will not get stuck 5 Mount the module on the adapter and secure it with the five screws 6 Change the RF receivers on the antenna bracket accordingly Remove five screws flatcable coax cable 82 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster Chapter 9 Installing the Video booster 9 1 Introduction The Video Booster for wireless cameras is a highly linear RF amplifier designed to be used as an accessory to the HD Wireless Camera Adapter The Video Booster operates over a range from 2 000 to 2 700 MHz and delivers up to
53. ohne sich zuerst zu vergewissern dass die Antennen angebracht sind e Es d rfen nur die mitgelieferten Antennen verwendet werden e Vor dem Abnehmen der Antennen muss die Stromzufuhr zu den Geraten abgeschaltet werden e Die Eingangsspannung darf nie 17 VDC berschreiten e Vor dem ffnen des AMU muss die Stromzufuhr zum WCU abgeschaltet werden i 9 Teese HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 13 14 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Technology 1 1 1 System configuration The HD wireless system docks to the Grass Valley cameras LDK 6000 LDK 4000 Elite and LDK 8000 Elite to form an HD Digital Wireless Camera System It supports 1080150 59 94 720p50 59 94 and 1080psF25 29 97 acquisition while using an innovative approach both to compression and transmission For compression the HD wireless system uses state of the art JPEG 2000 compression technology with a 10 bit end to end signal You can use intra field or spatial temporal compression What s more there is no MPEG style Group of Pictures GoP Consequently every frame is of the same high quality for postprocessing and editing For transmission this bi directional system provides genlock and full control of the camera in the same way as with a triax cable system Coupled with a high bit rate protocol based on the 802 16 physical layer it features low latency enabling you to integrate wireless shots into your pr
54. on again to set the new camera number The WCU automatically resets and the new camera number is shown in the display HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 33 Chapter 3 Using menus System Menu NN When NN is displayed push the rotary push button twice to enter the System Menu The rotary push button can be used to navigate through the menu system which is displayed on the attached video monitor 3 2 2 Using an OCP 400 to set up the WCU An operational control panel OCP 400 can be used to set up the WCU instead of the rotary push button 35 Note The WCU in the Wireless system is equivalent to the Base Station BS 1 Push the Setup button on the OCP to open the setup menu 2 Push the selection button to choose the BS ZWCU submenu v ME v J Toe The internal menu appears on the WCU video text outputs Table 3 1 WCU internal menu WCU internal menu UP UP menu S DOWN DOWN menu S SELECT Select item S Or use the rotary control on the OCP to move up or down through the menu AAA AAA AAA A 34 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 3 Using menus 3 3 Navigating the WCU menus The menu system is used for configuring the WCU As there are a number of functions and set up options available it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all 3 3 1 Entering the system menu The system functions of the WCU are grouped into menus and sub menus Rotate the ro
55. onnectors d XLR 3 pin female Pi D Tos Input impedance 10 KO ma eA LEM Phantom power 48V switchable Audioshield Sensitivity range microphone 64 to 22 dBu 2 Audio In or O dBu for line 9 Audio Return 6 1 4 Intercom headset connector x XLR 5 pin female Microphone level 44 dBu 24 dBu switchable Microphone input impedance 10 KO phantom power 12V switchable Pin Description Microphone return Microphone Output level 12 dBu max Telephone return Output impedance 50 Q Telephone left or A w N Telephone right 66 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 1 5 Power input connector 1 a E S i le Caution Pin Description 1 GND 2 Not connected 3 Not connected 4 11 5 to 17 V The input voltage must not exceed 17 V 6 1 6 DC power and tally output connector This socket accepts a DC voltage of 15 V nominal Hirose 6 pin female Caution Tally signal current on pin 5 must be limited to 10 mA max Pin Description 1 GND video 2 CVBS input 1 0 Vpp 3 DC output 11 to 17 VDC 1 5 A max 4 GND DC 5 Tally signal max 10 mA 6 Not connected Shield of cable directly to the connector housing The socket provides access to an internal tally switch When the camera is On Air a logic high level LVT typ 2 2 V will source current into an e
56. ption Level File Detail Detail On Off Switches horizontal detail on SDTV outputs Oper on or off Level 0 99 50 Sets horizontal detail level on SDTV Oper outputs see ees HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 57 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 2 5 WCU System menu Menu item Values Description Level File Camera Number 0 99 1 Selects camera number Oper ControlMode C2IP S9000 Selects camera control system Oper IP address IP Contig Mode Auto Manual Oper IP Digit 1 0 255 Oper IP Digit 2 09255 Oper IP Digit 3 0 255 Sets IP address configuration Oper E IP Digit 4 5255 Oper Subnet mask 0 255 Apply IP settings exec gt 3 Ethernet Ethernet Speed 10Mb 100Mb Auto Selects the Ethernet network speed install Ethernet Duplex Half Full Auto Selects the Ethernet duplex mode install Signalling Yellow On Air Standard Independent Standard use to switch off the yellow on air oper signal ISO when a red On Air tally signal is active Independent use to leave the yellow On Air signal ISO unchanged when a red On Air tally signal is active Yellow On Off Low High High Low Selects switching behavior for the yellow oper Open High High Open On Air ISO signalling inputs OnAir On Off Low High High Low Selects switching behavior for the red oper Open High High Open On Air Tally signalling inputs Call On Off Low High High Low Selects switching behavior for the Call oper Open
57. r HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 59 Chapter 5 Menu contents Menu item Values Description Level File Store exec Stores the selected standard operator file Oper User System Files System File CAD Selects user system file to use Install Recall exec Recalls the selected user system file Install Store exec Stores the selected user system file Install Std System Files System File Cust Fact Selects standard system file to use Install customer or factory Recall exec Recalls the selected standard system file Install Store exec Stores the selected standard system file Install HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 60 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 2 7 WCU Diagnostics menu Menu item Values Description Level File Board ID Data Board 1D Displays board 12nc date S N Oper Audiolcom Board ID Displays board 12nc date S N Oper TriaxRack Board ID Displays board 12nc date S N Oper GenLock Board ID Displays board 12nc date S N Oper Firmware Status Audiolcom value Displays firmware status not board status Oper Genlock value Displays firmware status not board status Oper Genlock GX value Displays firmware status not board status Oper TriaxRack value Displays firmware status not board status Oper AMU 1 value Displays firmware status not board status Oper AMU 2 value Displays firmware st
58. r design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Website Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product www grassvalley com Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 TeenolO9 c aie ale udo ico aar soos AAA a Da 15 1 1 1 System ConfiguratilOnis dd A A a ERE 15 1152 2SDOGURO lange its E aa AE a A 15 FOQUUICS s covers c e de AA waa da AA AAA A 16 System COMPOSITION c p AA oe XAR IC OE EGAL It Dp OA eet 17 Unit identification 45 iS ra VW ac A 18 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Cotnrg tratrons i 56 53 derbi bed biie 5568406 19 Wireless camera adapter WCA sseee RR n n 21 2 2 ANCIN GaN adapier qu gp doe md te d ed de eod eR C EEE 21 2 2 2 Attaching antennas to the adapter asa ex oe o e d ar tn ees 22 2 2 3 Attaching a battery to the camera adapter 0000008 23 Antenna Management Unit AMU oooooocconnno ees 24 29 3 SABE POSI AD DELAS A PERS 24 2 32 Antenna UNIDOS SOI datos acero a En E rer ees 24 Wireless Control Unit WCU ee eee 26 2 4 1 Connecting the studio intercom system o o o oooooooo o e 27 24 2 Connecting thestudio SIGMANING sg sel oap ori de wie We ed ok s EROR a te th 28 24 3 AdO Galt lexternal ze sweet 31 Chapter 3 Using menus 3 1 3 2 3 3 MP neun rende MEE 33
59. rature 20 to 45 C 0 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C Ot o 140 F Power system 58 W typ including LDK 8000 Elite camera head and 2 inch viewfinder Power WCA RF module and Data Camera Module only 28W Battery plate Anton Bauer or IDX type DC input 12 V 11 to 17 V 3 5A excluding DC out XLR 4 DC output 11 to 17 VDC battery voltage 1 5 A 6 pin Hirose Video SDI monitoring quality output VF signal B amp W video 1 0 Vpp 75 output Antennas RX antenna BNC connector RF signal input TX antenna SMA connector RF signal output Modulation COFDM based on modified 802 16 layer Frequency ranges 2 030 2 198 GHz for 2 0 2 2 GHz module 2 203 2 398 GHz for 2 2 2 4 GHz module 2 503 2 683 GHz for for 2 5 2 7 GHz module Number of channels 181 in steps of 1 MHZ Emitted power 18 dBm 1 5 dBm conducted measured at Tambient 20 C Bandwidth 18 MHz per channel at 3 dB HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 75 Chapter 7 Specifications Item Value Bitrate depending on selected profile Out Q R HIR 31 4 Mb s Out Q_R Std 470 Mb s Out Q R HIQ 55 8 Mb s In Q_R HIR 372 Mb s In O_R Std 49 7 Mb s In Q_R HiQ 66 4 Mb s Intercom Speech quality latency to camera 100 ms Microphone level 44 to 24 dBu switchable Input impedance gt 10 kQ Telephone level 12 dBu nominal Telephone ou
60. re If the original packing can no longer be used the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials 1 Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic 2 Use strong shipping container 3 Use a layer of shock absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside container 4 Seal shipping container securely 5 Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling 6 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference Safety Summary This information is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical electronic equipment It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment The installation maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care Personnel engaged in the installation operation maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged to become familiar with First Aid theory and practises During installation and operation of this equipment local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed Before connecting the equipment to the po
61. rol e otra ee dee india a 47 AAA Selec canera UMD up 2 oils ete ES SO SS dal Da at 47 ASAS UN AO NA dd er 48 4 4 6 WCU intercom MENU ar eos eeu eddie ne ue ORE PUE Eee np s 48 HESS 2 O0 Okt dts actis A LE tenus Len Ets eine ast 49 Zo NVCU controls and INGICALONS i e s nuce qr ARE a a a Bice sa Bs 49 Chapter 5 Menu contents 5 1 Wireless Control Unit menu structure lle RR n 53 SN N A A AA A NU UMP 54 52 WCU Menu cODtentsu sus ra ATRAS a ead AER AS Gee ad 55 o2 O A meni A 55 D2 ANC MONTONG TA ts O dE O de ES IE E isa 55 BZS UNS Audio ter co NM CUE 56 522 NES Ye A A A E S ca RR EUR 57 Bb AS ID a6 ee as boe E a bee Ded eer ee 58 5 2 0 ANGE ES A A E A A RN 59 5 2 4 NEN Biaanostiics MeniBrrr a dd 61 5 3 Camera install menu for WCA cia A A aa a a a 63 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 1 WCACORNCCIONS ess ria A EA AA AA RD 65 6 1 1 Viewfinder video output Connector dab ace tette dado dada da 66 6 1 2 AD SDILCONNECTO s pos ace des ds de em detener dus ws du arabo dee adag qd gebe des 66 6 1 3 Audio microphone 1 2 connectors siu deu UN Ee m ala e Sa bia 66 6 1 4 Intercom headset connector ee 66 OS sPOWSFIDDUECODDOGLOE 2 4 2 tutto Pad ote See edo de ido Pe om de Edu 67 6 1 6 DC power and tally output Connector sti ica wn de ew hewn daw SEE EAE E 67 0 2 ANO CONMECIONS emeas erai e BOR Jo cate ee acid ae EO ER dn S he See e 9 a 3 OS 68 oc INSKCONNESIOr uses uet A m EIER IE eb om e Sedo e e d 68 6 2 2 Data
62. s influence the COFDM Transmission parameters Select the Indoor or Outdoor profile as appropriate Unless very long echoes occur Indoor settings are in most cases the best choice even tor outdoor operation The Q_Robustness profile allows you to balance the picture quality and the robustness of the transmission lt changes the transmission parameters constellation code rate and thus the bit rate of the compression engine In_Outdoor profile Indoor Outdoor O_Robustness Description Modulation Bit rate profile scheme Mbit s HiQ High quality OAM 64 66 4 Std Standard OAM 64 49 7 default HIR High robustness QAM 16 372 HiQ High quality QAM 64 55 7 Std Standard QAM 64 47 default HIR High robustness OAM 16 315 35 Note When the O_Latency settings are changed the WCU is automatically updated 40 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up The O_Latency profile allows you to balance the picture quality and the latency of the transmission It takes advantage of temporal redundancy between consecutive fields It has no influence on the transmission parameters Q_Latency profile Description Latency Std Standard 3 fields default O H medium latency 5 fields O V O T high latency 6 fields 720p modes or 7 fields 10801 modes 4 2 4 Select camera number The camera number is selected in the system menu of the camera head In the Install menu go
63. setting Up the WCU Menu 3 2 4 a ernennen 33 3 2 1 Using the rotary push button to set up the WCU o ooooooooo 33 5 22 Usng at OCP 400 to setup the WCU sicret SA A 34 Navigating the WCU menuS 0 00 cc eee eens 35 o9 ERAN the system Mens tere ars id kee sep deletes 35 932 MANO VOU Way ii i a INR ae uis 35 3 393 L aving the oysterms IMenU 9 2 28 elke ch oe ate He e ER REES 36 o9 4 Makna Change rear tiae t 4009 1 eth be teeth a a ee ate te da ee ee 36 3 3 5 Using the Recall File to undo chang sS 20 00 0 ee ee 37 Chapter 4 Setting up 4 1 Wireless IASIO Laia ta a a dee 8 3 ed a RR Re ad e 39 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 3 4 2 Wireless Camera Adapter WCA 0 0000 cee ee eee a 39 4 2 1 Select video frequency channel 22 comme 40 4 2 2 Select data frequency Chane8l o o o oooooooor eee 40 423 Select Transmission ProNles vers cda AAA DIE RE ES 40 2 234 Select camera NUM ost bbe oe des 41 42 5 Camera Nedd audio sa er ee 41 aeo MEN CO ce Tea OT Ie a OS es TEE 43 22 77 IE INE ACIE IIO IS tax ccc we ate dre ke ote Na ete treat 44 43 Antenna Management Unit AMU lseee nnn 45 4 3 1 AMU indicators us iia ede e A Ab 43 2 Selecting AMU TIENNE i 2 422 252 de AP an 46 Z4 Wireless Gontrol BIET xs aii io rea EE V E GE CES as 47 441 Selecta video scanning mode ea dod d eed er es 47 4 4 2 Set transmission frequencies o 47 443 Set ldanSimiSSiOn P
64. setzung dieser Ausr stung genau durchlesen HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 11 Achtung Die Montage dieser Ausrustung darf nur von Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden Es darf nur das vom Hersteller emptohlene Zubehor verwendet werden Die Stromst rke und Spannungen in dieser Ausr stung sind gef hrlich Die Sicherheitsvorschriften sind vom Personal stets einzuhalten Vor dem Abnehmen von Abdeckungen oder Verkleidungen ist stets die Stromzufuhr abzuschalten Vor der Ausf hrung von Wartungs un Instandsetzungsarbeiten sind Hochspannungspunkte stets elektrisch zu entladen Nehmen Sie nie interne Einstellungen vor und f hren Sie nie Wartungs oder Instandsetzungsarbeiten aus wenn Sie allein oder erm det sind Bei Eintreten eines Notfalls unbedingt die Stromzufuhr abschalten Ausr stung so montieren dass das Netzkabel zum Abschalten der Stromzufuhr zuganglich ist Das Netzkabel des WCU muss immer an eine Netzdose mit einer Schutzerdung angeschlossen werden Jede Unterbrechung des Schutzleiters innerhalb oder ausserhalb des Ger ts oder Trennung der Schutzleiteranschlussklemme k nnte das Ger t gef hrlich machen Eine absichtliche Unterbrechung ist untersagt Es d rfen nur Sicherungen des vorgeschriebenen Typs und Nennwerts verwendet werden Es d rfen nur die mitgelieferten Antennen verwendet werden Die Kamera darf nicht ohne Antennen betrieben werden Vor dem Antennen abbau muss die Stromzufuhr zu den Ger ten abgesch
65. signal Cam Lock Green Message On Camera is locked on WCU Off Camera is not locked on WCU check data link O ext REF When ON this light indicates the presence of a correct external sync signal on the GEN LOCK connector of the WCU Otherwise it is off or flashing Reflects the status of the internal genlock Camera WCU Cam Lock Green Message On Studio reference signal is detected and is consistent with the selected video mode Off Studio reference signal is not detected VVCU is free running Flashing 5 s Studio reference signal is detected but is not consistent with the selected video mode WCU is not locked on studio D FREEZE When ON this light indicates that Freeze is activated due to an interrupted video connection This means that the latest correct image that was received is stored into memory and is output until the video connection is restored aS HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 51 Chapter 4 Setting up B HORIZONTAL PHASE not used D camera ON Normally and permanently ON this light indicates that the WCU is powered This indicator flashes to indicate excessive consumption at the WCU OFF This indicator lights when the AMU is not drawing power This indicator flashes to indicate that the AMU power consumption is excessively low lt 26 W CABLE OPEN This normally OFF indicator lights if there is no Digital Triax Rack in the WCU B on AR When ON th
66. stall signal occurs Colour bar On Off Turns colour bar in the camera on or off Oper 5 2 2 WCU Monitoring menu Menu item Values Description Level File Menu Oper Display On Time Selects menu display time Oper On permanently displayed Time 2 menu switches off after a set time Menu Time 5 99 10 Sets the length of time the menu is Oper displayed Menu OnAir Ena Dis When Enabled the WCU menu can be Install visible on the video outputs even when the system is On Arr When Disabled the WCU menu will never be shown on the video outputs when the system is On Arr Menu Level Oper Inst Selects the menu access level Oper Service mode exec Confirms and enters the service level Install Statusbar Oper l Studio Oper Studio On Off Displays the studio name in the status bar Oper Name Text Edit the studio name Oper Operator Oper Studio On Off Displays the camera operator s name in the Oper status bar Name lt Text gt Edit the camera operator s name Oper l HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 5 Menu contents Menu item Values Description Level File Cam number On Off Displays the camera number in the status Oper bar 5 2 3 WCU Audio Intercom menu Menu item Values Description Level File Audio Delay On Off Switches audio delay on or off Install On a delay is added to the Audio down link signal which compensates for the Video
67. t open the lid of the case 2 Find the row of three rotary switches on the main print panel Set the rotary switch CW1 to the cell number you want for the AMU 4 Close the cover Tighten the screws bit by bit counterclockwise and one after the other to ensure steady pressure on the waterproot gasket This will avoid damaging the sealing CELL NUMBER cw1 CW1 Cell number switch 46 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 4 Setting up 4 4 Wireless Control Unit WCU 4 4 1 Select a video scanning mode The video mode for the camera is set in the WCU System menu The mode set here overrides the mode set in the camera when a connection Is established Menu path SYSTEM gt VIDEOMODE 35 Note The video mode menu item is only shown when there is no connection with the camera However scanning mode can also be controlled by OCP 400 4 4 2 Set transmission frequencies 1 Select video transmission frequency in steps of 1 MHz Menu path SYSTEM WIRELESS VIDEO FREQUENCY 2 Select data transmission frequency in steps of 50 kHz Menu path SYSTEM WIRELESS DATA FREQUENCY 35 Note The frequencies selected must be the same as those selected in the camera 4 4 3 Settransmission profiles In the WCU System menu set the same transmission parameters that you selected for the three profiles in the camera Menu path SYSTEM gt WIRELESS gt RX PARAM gt IN OUTDOOR Menu path SYSTEM gt WIRELESS
68. tary push button up or down to select the systems menu The display shows the abbreviation NN Push the rotary push button twice to enter The Main menu appears on the monitor Figure 3 2 Main menu Video gt gt Monitoring gt gt Audio Intercom gt SDTV gt gt System gt gt Root The main menu screen shows five items and the name of the menu One more item is hidden but becomes visible when you scroll down A cursor shows your position in the menu The rotary oush button moves the cursor up and down 3 3 2 Finding your way Use the rotary push button on the WCU to move the cursor through the menu items If a double arrow gt gt Is visible then pressing the rotary oush button brings you one level lower in the menu system Only five items are visible in each menu Scroll up or down to see any additional items 35 Note If you are using the OCP to navigate through the menu use the UP DOWN and SELECT buttons or the rotary control on the OCP instead of the rotary push button on the WCU When you first enter a menu other than the main menu the cursor is positioned next to the first item The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item Use the Rotary control to scroll up to them e Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu e Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 35 Chapter 3 Usi
69. ter WCA must be combined with An LDK5466 xx HD camera RF module right adapter cover for Video Downlink transmission and AnLDK 5465 20 HD RF data camera module wireless adapter for data Up link reception e AnLDK 4460 antenna management unit HD AMU The HD AMU is delivered with an RF Data Booster mounted in the antenna bracket e AnLDK 4453 RF Receiver antenna set with three matching video antennas e An LDK 4454 60 Data emitter e An antenna bracket to mount RF receiver a data emitter with data booster and antennas e A15m 50 ft antenna cable set consisting of three coax cables with BNC connectors and an RS 422 screened cable with a 9 pin D sub connector e An LDK 4470 wireless control unit WCU e A cable ordering code 47233914AB for use with Grass Valley s Wireless Insight software For a complete Digital Wireless Camera system the following elements must be added e An HD LDK camera head and viewfinder e A broadcast lens e Triax and network cables For full remote control e An Operational Control Panel OCP 400 or e A Multiple Control Panel MCP 400 To expand the operating range of the camera an additional AMU with antenna set can be added to the system 35 Note The camera head lens viewfinder control panels Triax cables and network cables are not included with an HD wireless system HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Unit identification
70. ting up 4 2 1 Select video frequency channel 1 Decide which center frequencies you wish to use If two cameras are used at the same time keep the largest possible distance and at least one channel ie 20 MHz between the selected video frequencies The video transmission frequency is selected in the camera system menu In the Install menu go to the Wireless submenu where you can select the desired frequency Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt VIDEOFREO GHZ 4 2 2 Select data frequency channel 1 Decide which frequencies you wish to use If two cameras are used at the same time keep the largest possible distance between the selected data channels The data transmission frequency is selected in the system menu of the camera In the Install menu go to the Wireless submenu where you can select the desired frequency Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt DATAFREO MHZ 4 2 3 Select transmission profiles Three profiles are available to obtain the best possible balance between picture quality robustness and latency The menu paths for setting the parameters of the three profiles are Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt TX PROFILE gt IN OUTDOOR Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt TX PROFILE gt Q ROBUSTNESS Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt TX PROFILE gt Q LATENCY These profiles should be chosen for the current operating conditions and your preferences The Indoor Outdoor and Q Robustness profile
71. to the Wireless submenu where you can select this number Menu path INSTALL gt WIRELESS gt CAMERA NUMBER 4 2 5 Camera head audio Select 1 or 2 audio channels 1 The number of audio channels is selected in the system menu of the camera In the Install menu go to the Audio submenu where you can select either 1 or 2 Menu path INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO IP MODE Select audio channel 1 1 In the Install menu go to the Audio submenu where you can select The audio source select either the XLR socket at the front right of the camera or the Mic 1 audio channel 1 XLR socket at the rear of the adapter The level Range Select either Line level 0 dBu rear of the adapter ONLY or microphone levels 22 dBu to 64 dBu for both sources The phantom Power Enable Disable Phantom Power on rear of the adapter ONLY always On for Front source Menu path INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO 1 2 SOURCE HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 41 Chapter 4 Setting up The following table summarizes supported choices Adapter XLR socket Camera XLR socket AUDIO 1 2 Level Phantom Level Phantom SOURCE Source range power Source range power Line Enabled Fixed 0 dBu No Disabled N A No Mic Enabled Variable No Disabled Variable No Mic levels Mic levels Mic48 Enabled Variable Yes 48 V Disabled Variable No Mic levels Mic levels Front Disabled N A No Enabled Variable Yes 48 V Mic levels
72. tput impedance lt 50 Q Audio 1 channel full bandwidth 22 kHz S N 63 dB typical or 2 channels reduced bandwidth 15 kHz S N 60 dB typical Input impedance gt 10KQ Sensitivity range 64 to 22 dBu or line 0 dBu Tally out On 2 2 VDC Off 0 VDC LVTTL levels User MUST limit the current to 10 mA max Applicable standards Radio ETS 300 440 External video 1 0 Vpp C VBS input 7 1 1 Wireless RF module LDK 5466 xx attached to WCA Item Value Antenna TX antenna SMA connector RF signal output Frequency ranges depending on module LDK 5466 20 2 030 2 195 GHz or LDK 5466 22 2 203 2 398 GHz or LDK 5466 25 2 503 2 683 GHz Emitted power Video mode 50 Hz 16 dBm lt P lt 18 5 dBm conducted measured at Tambient 20 C ACP gt 375 dB Emitted power Video mode 14 dBm P lt 16 5 dBm conducted measured at Tambient 20 C 59 94 Hz ACP gt 43 5 dB Applicable standards Radio ETSI EN 300 440 EN 302 064 7 1 2 HD RF DATA CAM MODULE LDK 5465 20 attached to WCA Item Value Antenna RX antenna BNC connector RF signal output Modulation FSK Sensitivity 93 dBm Saturation gt 10 dBm 76 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Item Chapter 7 Specifications 7 2 Antenna Management Unit AMU Value Dimensions H x W x L Weight approx 250 x 200 x 480 mm 9 8 in 78 x 18 9 In 7 5 kg 16 5 Ibs Operating temperature
73. w Connect the signalling system see below Connect the audio Connect the WCU power socket to the mains power supply Figure 2 7 WCU connections O cO O O 09 09 26 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 1 Connecting the studio intercom system Connect the studio intercom system to the l Com connector on the rear of the WCU The wiring of the panel connector is shown below for two wire and fourwire systems Figure 2 8 Intercom connection two wire system zc 8 15 0 Housing Housing 0 H o N O PROG l ENG in out PROD in out Housing Housing PROG in ret PROG in ENG out ENG in ret ENG in PROD in ret PROD in PROD out Table 2 10 Intercom signal specifications Function Value 4 wire Output signal level 6 dBu nominal into 10 KQ adjustable range 12 dBu Output impedance 600 Q max symmetrical Input signal reference level 6 dBu or O dBu selectable Input impedance 9 KQ min symmetrical 2 wire Signal level O dBu Load impedance gt 200 0 DC level 10 VDC maximum HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 27 Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 2 Connecting the studio signalling Connect the studio signalling system to the Sign connector on the rear of the WCU The wiring of the pan
74. wahrscheinlich wenn das Ger t nicht wie vorgesehen funktioniert oder einen sichtbaren ochaden aufweist Wichtig Die f r diese Ausr stung verwendeten Funkfrequenzkan le k nnen in dem Land in dem diese Ausr stung betrieben wird gesetzlichen Beschrankungen unterliegen Pr fen Sie vor dem Einsatz dieser Ausr stung nach ob alle relevanten Zulassungen bzw Genehmigungen vorliegen Anderungen haben zur Folge dass die Garantie ung ltig wird und der Benutzer f r etwaige durch die ver nderte Ausr stung verursachte St rungen haftbar gemacht werden k nnte Bei der Durchf hrung von Servicearbeiten sind die mit Achtung und Vorsicht gekennzeichneten Warnhinweise in den Handb chern zu lesen und zu beachten e Mit Vorsicht wird auf eine Gefahr hingewiesen die korrekte Arbeits oder Verfahrensweisen erfordert um Tod oder Verletzung zu verhindern e Mit Achtung werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet die zu befolgen sind um eine Beschadigung oder Zerstorung der Ausr stung bzw von Eigentum zu verhindern Vorsicht e An dieser Ausr stung d rfen keine nderungen vorgenommen werden e Diese Ausr stung darf nicht in Bereichen eingesetzt werden in denen Sie die Sicherheit gef hrden k nnte z b krankenhauser oder flugh fen e Diese Ausr stung erzeugt elektromagnetische Funkfrequenzen Die Montage muss gem ss den Anweisungen in diesem Handbuch erfolgen e Diese Informationen vor der Montage oder Wartung und Instand
75. wer 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 The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed For example safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Attention The radio frequency channels used by this equipment may be constrained or restricted by law in the country where you are operating this equipment Check before using this equipment that all applicable licenses or authorizations have been obtained Any modifications shall void the warrantee and could make the user liable for any disturbances caused by the modified equipment Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual e Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel e Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 7 Warnings Cautions Do not modify this equipment Do not use this equipment in areas where it may endanger safety such as hospitals or airports This equipment generates
76. xternal tally indicator connected between pin 4 GND and pin 5 Tally Manufacturer part numbers chassis Hirose HR10A 7R 6S female cable Hirose HR10A 7P 6P male HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 67 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 2 AMU connectors Data emitter socket TRIAX OUTPUT Triax RE input RF output connectors only connector connectors for measurment purposes 6 2 1 Triax connector Pj D yy This socket is used to connect il SSH DIO the triax cable to the triax input 1 Inner pin Signals power of the WCU 2 Inner shield Return Various types of Triax connector are available by 3 Outer shield Base station request housing 1 AAA AAA A 68 HD Wireless User s Guide v6 1 Chapter 6 Connectors 6 2 2 Data emitter socket DATA Pin Description Pin Description 1 GND 6 SPI_SS Output 2 GND 7 Data Output a an 3 SPI_SCK Output 8 12v connector 4 SPI_MOSI Output 9 12V 5 SPI MISO Output This socket is used to connect the AMU to the data emitter unit of the antenna assembly Data emitter configuration SPI bus RS 232 levels 10V Data emitter Tx Data RS 232 levels 10V 6 2 3 RFreceiver UHF input connectors 3x These sockets are used to connect the AMU to the antenna receiver e e e units of the antenna assembly Always use 75 Q cables Phantom power of 9 V is always switched on BNC connectors

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