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3922 496 30481 February 2007 v4.0

LDK 5417 + LDK 4417 

User’s Guide

SD Digital Triax camera system

Summary of Contents for LDK 4417

Page 1: ...3922 496 30481 February 2007 v4 0 LDK 5417 LDK 4417 User s Guide SD Digital Triax camera system ...

Page 2: ...environment Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Copyright Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B V 2007 Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof are forbidden without exp...

Page 3: ...udio 8 3 4 Intercom 8 3 5 Communication 9 4 Adapter connectors 4 1 Triax connector 10 4 2 Ext1 Ext2 video output connector 10 4 3 Viewfinder External 1 video output connector 10 4 4 Script light power supply socket 11 4 5 DC power output socket 11 4 6 Audio microphone 1 connector 11 4 7 Intercom headset connector 12 5 Camera install menu 6 Base Station 6 1 Dimensions weight 13 6 2 Installation of ...

Page 4: ... 9 Base Station controls 9 1 Front panel 25 10 Base Station installation 10 1 Audio 27 10 2 Intercom 27 10 3 Video 28 10 4 Adaptation of BS to external on air signal controls from the studio 32 11 DC DC converters 11 1 Installation 36 ...

Page 5: ...able 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...

Page 6: ...ecured 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 Warnings Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel Do not modify this equipment Installation of this equipmen...

Page 7: ...e made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation Cautions Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property Do not subject the unit to severe shocks or vibration Do not expose the unit to extremes of temperature To prevent risk of overheating ventilate the product correctly Connect the product only to a power ...

Page 8: ... eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist muss das Gerät außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden Dann muss der zuständige Kundendienst benachrichtigt werden Eine Beeinträchtigung der Sicherheit ist zum Beispiel dann wahrscheinlich wenn das Gerät nicht wie vorgesehen funktioniert oder einen sichtbaren Schaden aufweist Vorsicht Mit Vorsicht wird auf...

Page 9: ...r intakt ist Wenn eine Beeinträchtigung des sicheren Betriebs wahrscheinlich ist muss das Gerät außer Betrieb gesetzt und gegen ungewollten Betrieb gesichert werden Achtung Mit Achtung werden Arbeitsanweisungen gekennzeichnet die zu befolgen sind um eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung der Ausrüstung bzw von Eigentum zu verhindern Dieses Produkt darf nicht an extremen stöße oder Zittern ausgesetzt we...

Page 10: ...rth contact or which are intended to be used in locations where protection against indirect contact is required according to the wiring rules shall be provided with a plug in accordance with standard sheet DK 2 1a or DK 2 5a Ireland Apparatus which is fitted with a flexible cable or cord and is designed to be connected to a mains socket conforming to I S 411 by means of that flexible cable or cord...

Page 11: ...ose regulations Note Standard plug is defined in SI 1786 1994 and essentially means an approved plug conforming to BS 1363 or an approved conversion plug US Listed detachable maximum 4 5 m 14 76 ft long rated minimum 125V 10A type SJT or type SVT flexible cord one end terminates in NEMA 5 15P or 5 20P groundingtype attachment plug other end in appliance coupler Listed detachable maximum 4 5 m 14 7...

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Page 13: ... 75 Ohm BNC socket Video VF out 1 Vpp 75 Ohm BNC socket Rear microphone in XLR 3 balanced 48 Vdc DC power out 48 Vdc 4 pin Lemo 12 or 24 Vdc with optional DC DC convertor Scriptlight power 12 Vdc 0 25A 3 pin Fischer Item Value Power requirements Approx 70 W with camera and viewfinder Mains supply 100 125V or 200 240 Vac 50 or 60 Hz Operating temperatures 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperatu...

Page 14: ...control cables 1 4 1 Standard length cables Use one of the following RS 422 remote control cables to connect the OCP 400 10 to the Base Station Other signals Intercom 4 wire or RTS RS 422 link to operational control panel Power supply ON AIR1 and ON AIR2 indications Electromagnetic compatibility and safety devices Conforms with CE directives CE marking Item Value Features used Cable length 8 mm Ca...

Page 15: ...ial cable type 2 twisted power 0 to 100 m Base Station OCP 400 10 Ground Ground Return A Return B Out B Out A Ground Ground OCP power On Air 1 On Air 2 Ground Out A Out B Return B Return A Ground Ground OCP Power On air1 On AIR 2 Ground 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 Cable Shield Base Station OCP 400 10 Ground Return A Return B Out B Out A Ground OCP Power On Air1 On Air2 Ground Out A Out B R...

Page 16: ...00 ft for a 14 mm Triax cable when no prompter is used see specifications for other values The power supply is applied to the Base Station and via the Triax cable to the camera Figure 0 3 Typical Digital Triax system setup Clear ND1 4 ND1 16 ND1 64 Clear Star 4P Star 6P Soft Focus Smart card Po we r on P we l Tracker Aux 1 2 3 4 A B C D External Power Supply optional Triax cable OCP 400 10 remote ...

Page 17: ... functions that are available Powering the control panel The recommend method to power the OCP 400 10 is to use a remote control cable mentioned in chapter 1 4 The control panel is powered by the Base Station via the remote control cable It is also possible to use an external power supply The Grassvalley LDK 5903 00 external power supply can provide for up to five operational control panels In thi...

Page 18: ...socket supplies 48 Vdc 50W maximum for a converter LDK 5930 or LDK 5940 to supply power for a teleprompter Refer to chapter 11 DC DC converters for more information about power converters Call Mic Front Rear 48V Script Light Power on Prompter power Ext1 Ext2 Ext2 VF VF Ext1 Prod Off Prod Ext1 Ext2 Front Rear Loc DIGITAL TRIAX 2 1 3 4 5 8 7 6 Intercom routing switch Headset production volume contro...

Page 19: ...n the LOC position The signal then displayed is EXT 1 BS external input 1 EXT 2 BS external input 2 Video output signal selection Two BNC connectors on the rear of the adapter carry viewfinder or external signals To select the output signal for these connectors use the top switch located underneath them the bottom switch is used for the audio microphone Figure 0 5 Video output switch and associate...

Page 20: ...ophone amplification levels phantom power supply and microphone on off switches are also available in this menu Additional controls can be found on the back of the adapter Intercom microphone routing switch This 3 position switch 1 routes the camera operator s intercom microphone signal to production Prod or turns off the intercom The third momentary position also routes the intercom signal to pro...

Page 21: ...tem earth currents to exceed 1 5A in the outer shield of the Triax cable or 0 2A in other cable shields To avoid excessive earth currents in a Triax system galvanically separate the power earth connection of equipment connected to the camera from the camera earth Call Mic Front Rear 48V Script Light Power on Prompter power Ext1 Ext2 Ext2 VF VF Ext1 Prod Off Prod Ext1 Ext2 Front Rear Loc DIGITAL TR...

Page 22: ...iewfinder External 1 video output connector Centre pin Outer shield Inner shield 1 Centre pin Power and signals 2 Inner shield Return 3 Outer shield Camera housing GND Panel view X100 This socket provides a 1 0 Vpp external video signal from the Base Station output signal is selectable BNC connector panel view X105 This socket provides a 1 0 Vpp output viewfinder signal or the external 1 video sig...

Page 23: ...3 Shield Fischer 3 pole female panel view 2 1 4 3 1 48 Vdc max 50W 2 5 Vdc 3 Ground 4 Ground This connector can be used to supply a DC DC converter LDK 5930 5940 to supply power for a teleprompter Lemo 4 pole female panel view 3 1 2 1 Audio Screen 2 Audio In signal 3 Audio Return signal Microphone impedance 200 ohm Sensitivity range 64 to 24 dBu A phantom power supply of 48 Vdc can be supplied to ...

Page 24: ...ut impedance 50 Ohm XLR 5 pole female panel view X104 Main menu items Purpose Disable Camera on off IR receiver on off OnAir Lamp on off Intercom set intercom values sidetone gain phantom power Audio set gain and filter Aspect ratio select aspect ratio values Exposure set lighting and clear scan values Gain preset set gain preset values Autowhite set autowhite speed and gain Quick Smart Touch on o...

Page 25: ... CAMERA ON OFF CABLE OPEN CCU POWER I O RCP SOUND AUX CAM LOCK GENLOCK VIDEO FINE COARSE EXT REF H SC CAM OK TRIAX SC H FRONT PORCH ON AIR MAINS CAMERA ON OFF CABLE OPEN CCU POWER I O RCP SOUND AUX CAM LOCK GENLOCK VIDEO FINE COARSE EXT REF H SC CAM OK TRIAX SC H FRONT PORCH 218 264 246 57 3 9 0 w i t h c o n n e c t o r s ...

Page 26: ...o Base Stations side by side using kit part number LDK 5107 Installation of a Base Station with a 1 2 19 accessory Equipment and tools required Rack installation kit part number LDK 5108 containing various accessories A screwdriver Fitting of accessory to the left of the Base Station 1 Remove the LH lug from the Base Station by unscrewing both attaching screws 2 Couple the accessory rack to the LH...

Page 27: ...ry rack to attach it to the Base Station 4 Place the front cover panel against the left hand edge of the Base Station only one position is correct 5 Tighten both the 3 mm dia screws with the screwdriver from inside the accessory rack to fit the front cover 6 screws F 90HC M4x5 allen wrench front cover panel 2 screws F 90 M3x4 ...

Page 28: ...ove the right hand lug from the Base Station by unscrewing both attaching screws 2 Couple the accessory rack to the RH side of the Base Station with the lugs located at the front of the Base Station 3 Remove the power supply unit by unscrewing the 3 attaching screws 4 Tighten the six 4 mm dia screws using the screwdriver from inside the Base Station power supply unit removed to attach the accessor...

Page 29: ... One screwdriver 1 Remove the right hand lug from the Base Station located to the left by unscrewing both the attaching screws 2 Remove the left hand lug from the Base Station located on the right by unscrewing both the attaching screws 3 Remove the Base Station power supply located to the left by unscrewing the 3 attaching screws 4 Place the front cover against the left hand side of the Base Stat...

Page 30: ...ont cover 6 Place both Base Stations side by side 7 Tighten the six 4 mm dia screws with the screwdriver from inside the Base Station to the left power supply unit removed 8 Place both Base Stations in the 19 rack at the required location and attach it using both lugs 2 screws F 90 M3x4 6 screws F 90HC M4x5 allen wrench ...

Page 31: ...n terms of mains voltage Or monovoltage 100 to 125V AC or 200 to 240V AC 50 or 60 Hz Caution Before connect the Base Station to the mains to make sure of the equipment operation voltage This voltage is indicated on the label located on the Base Station rear panel 7 2 Fuse changing The fuse is located in the mains connector on the back of the Base Station Disconnect the mains plug for access to fus...

Page 32: ... 8 Base Station connections 8 1 Back panel VIDEO RET 1 PROMPTER VIDEO RET 2 GENLOCK EXT REF COMPOSITE V B S 1 1 2 2 3 SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT CAMERA INTERCOM MIC OUTPUT REMOTE TALLY 2 3 1 N DATA DC OUT 53V 3A MAX T6 3A H 250V 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 33: ...s voltage is indicated on the label located on the Base Station rear panel FUSE CHANGING The fuse is located in the mains connector on the back of the Base Station Disconnect the mains plug for access to fuse This connector also contains a spare fuse 2 MIC OUT receptacle Audio output from ambient microphone connected to camera The nominal output level is 0 dB To modify this level refer to the INST...

Page 34: ...used for powering the panel Pmax 6W The ON AIR1 and ON AIR2 signals to the OCP and the camera are added to the PV RCP INTERCOM 1 6 9 5 Female receptacle Type DEP09S400T P N T9001515 Corresponding socket Type PMD2T09 Z HE5 M2 P N 99 155 568 1 GND 2 IN Y 3 OUT X 4 CH1 RTS 5 CH2 RTS Not used 6 Not connected 7 IN X 8 OUT Y 9 GND INTERCOM CH1 RTS Y X OUT Y X IN 1 6 9 5 REMOTE 1 6 9 5 Female receptacle ...

Page 35: ...r PROMPTER input is loopedthrough The signal is not loaded in the Base Station Input level 1 Vpp 75 Ohm Transmission of the RET 2 video to the camera depends on the length of the triaxial cable Refer to the SPECIFICATION chapter 7 TRIAX receptacle Connection of the TRIAXIAL cable connected to the camera control unit The cable transmits the various signals and the camera power supply Output voltage...

Page 36: ...reference signal does not a Burst place link J92 on the GENLOCK VIDEO board to OFF position The composite signal subcarrier is then slaved with respect to the composite sync signal Refer to the INSTALLATION Chapter 10 for equipment phase alignment 9 COMPOSITE V B S receptacles Encoded PAL or NTSC signal outputs Levels 1 Vpp 75 Ohm 10 SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT receptacles Serial digital signal outputs ...

Page 37: ...ideo horizontal phase at the equipment output Adjustment of the subcarrier and horizontal phases for encoded videos at the equipment output FRONT PORCH adjustments of the encoded videos at the equipment output Refer to the INSTALLATION Chapter 10 for a complete description of these adjustments 3 CAM LOCK EXT REF indicator lights CAM LOCK Normally lit this indicator light indicates that the camera ...

Page 38: ...overload persists the cut out becomes permanent An equipment on off is then required to start the equipment operating again OFF This permanently lit indicator light indicates that the camera power is off When flashing this indicator light indicates that the camera consumption is excessively low The current in the triaxial cable is then between 0 1 A and 0 4 A CABLE OPEN This normally extinguished ...

Page 39: ... sound output level can be adjusted on the SOUND AUX board of the Base Station over the range 6 dB to 18 dB The adjustment is performed using 0 dB 12 dB selector switch S540 and LEVEL potentiometer R540 The INTERCOM sound input level can be adjusted on the SOUND AUX board of the Base Station over the range 6 dB to 18 dB The adjustment is made using the 0 dB 12 dB selector switch S581 and the LEVEL...

Page 40: ...00 Ohm 10 3 Video The various adjustments are made on the GENLOCK VIDEO board ON AIR 1 S800 S801 R500 S500 CONTACT 12dB 0dB VOLTAGE MIC 2 MIC 1 OUT LEVEL R540 S540 12dB 0dB 12dB 0dB 4W RTS OUT LEVEL CCU CAM CAM CCU ON AIR 2 S900 S581 R580 S580 S560 S901 CONTACT OUT LEVEL VOLTAGE SOUND AUX PCB CAM LOCK GENLOCK VIDEO FINE COARSE EXT REF H SC H SC FRONT PORCH GENLOCK VIDEO board switches GENLOCK VIDE...

Page 41: ...ect to the external reference signal is adjusted using the H COARSE and H FINE thumbwheels The range of variation depends on the position of the lower switch of S1151 S1151 up position FINE H COARSE Adjustment in steps of 592 ns H FINE Adjustment in steps of 37 ns The range of variation of the digital output signal with respect to the reference signal is approximately 6 4 μs 2 7 μs S1151 down posi...

Page 42: ...ct to the sync signals Phase alignment with a analog installation External reference on GENLOCK input with blackburst The reference signal should be a black video signal with burst delivered by a Broadcast generator stable SC H and terminated with 75 Ohm load Set the upper switch of S1151 to ON In this case the output composite signal subcarrier is slaved to the reference burst The horizontal phas...

Page 43: ...l front porch width is made using the FRONT PORCH thumbwheel Note This setting has no effect on horizontal blanking width External reference without blackburst The reference signal should be a black video signal and terminated with 75 Ohms load Set the upper switch of S1151 to OFF The output composite signal carrier is internally slaved with respect to the sync signals REFERENCE VIDEO REF COMPOSIT...

Page 44: ...duration is adjusted using the FRONT PORCH thumbwheel 10 4 Adaptation of BS to external on air signal controls from the studio The ON AIR 1 and ON AIR 2 main and secondary studio commands received by the Base Station may be of two different forms A DC voltage of between 5 Volts and 48 Volts A closed loop contact Adaptation is made in the SOUND AUX board of the Base Station Depending on the type of...

Page 45: ...LDK 5417 LDK 4417 User s Guide Base Station installation 33 Note Selector switches S1000 and S1001 are not used S900 S901 Control Contact up Loop contact Voltage down 5 V to 48 V ...

Page 46: ...regulated voltage of 12 V or 24 V depending on converter type and a power of 50 W The maximum power produced by the converter is ensured with a maximum triax length of Type A triax diameter 9 mm 90 metres Type B triax diameter 13 mm 150 metres LDK 5930 is the 12V version LDK 5940 is the 24V version Figure 0 15 DC DC converter Attaching screws to the camera baseplate or optional fixing plate 177 13...

Page 47: ...and type of the triaxial cable The power consumed by the converter The 5 V is used to delay starting of the converter on camera power on to prevent the Channel Control Unit power supply tripping out If a DC to DC converter even unloaded is connected to the camera while operating the safety system will cause the camera to trip out The converter must be connected to the camera with camera power off ...

Page 48: ...following order 1 Tighten screw B 2 Tighten two screws C Connect the cable from the DC IN input of the converter to the DC OUT output of the camera This cable is supplied with the converter Connect the equipment to be supplied to the DC OUT 12V 50W or DC OUT 24V 50W ouput depending on the converter type used Figure 0 16 Installing the DC DC converter Note The LDK 6506 Fixing Plate is always requir...

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