GRASS VALLEY XCU, User Manual

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XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User’s Guide (v1.6) 15
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.3 Main features
• Flexible and multiple audio and video connectivity.
• Unique cradle mounting concept ensures maximum flexibility at a minimum set-up time.
• Many different video transmission systems are available.
• Reliable video transmission of many video formats:
– 1080p50 and 1080p59.94 (XCU WorldCam versions only)
– 1080i50 and 1080i/59.94
– 720p50 and 720p59.94
– and many psf HD video formats.
• Transports the following digital signals from camera to XCU: main video signal, four audio
channels (including embedded digital audio), two intercom channels, control and private
data.
• Transports the following digital signals from XCU to camera: power, three external HD
video inputs, teleprompter signal, three intercom channels, control and private data.
• Full camera control via Grass Valley’s C2IP Ethernet-based control network.
• Three channel (two-wire or four-wire) intercom system compatible with international
standards.
• Built in a compact 2U high, 19-inch rack housing.
• Teleprompter, color bar, HD-SDI outputs standard on board.
• The digital transmission backbone and power module meet the most demanding
broadcasting needs.
• Heavy-duty design with a new reliable power unit with low power consumption, ideal for
outside broadcast vans.
• HD and simultaneous high-quality SD outputs available.