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XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User’s Guide (v1.6)

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Chapter 2

Installation

2.1  Rack installation

2.1.1  Installing rack mounting rails

The XCU Cradle can be mounted in most standard 19-inch video or IT rack types. The unit 
needs two rack units (2 RU) of vertical space in the rack.

Install two L-shaped rack mounting rails (not supplied) that match your rack type. Refer to the 
documentation of your mounting rails or rack for installation instructions. 

•

Make sure that both front and back end of the rails are attached to the rack. Allow a 
minimum distance of 30 cm (11.8 in.) between the secured points.

•

There should be a blind/untapped area in the front of the vertical rack beam where the 
locking mechanism of the XCU engages the rack.

•

The thickness of the horizontal leg of the L-shaped mounting rails must not exceed 2 mm 
(0.08 in.) in order to leave enough space for more cradles to be mounted below the unit.

Below is an example of a rack mounting rail installed in a 19-inch rack. Note that your specific 
situation may be different.

min. 30 cm (11.8 in.)

min. 12 mm (0.5 in.)

max. 

2 mm

 (0.08 in.)

Summary of Contents for XCU

Page 1: ...Communication Transmission Camera Power Cable Power On Air XCU WorldCam Triax 3922 496 32111 February 2018 v1 6 XCU User s Guide eXchangeable Control Unit ...

Page 2: ...communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial 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 ta...

Page 3: ...he XCU 19 2 3 Setting up the control network 20 2 4 Setting up intercom 20 2 4 1 Two wire systems 20 2 4 2 Four wire systems 20 2 5 Setting up studio signalling 21 2 5 1 Dry contact 21 2 5 2 Dry contact with multiple XCUs 22 2 5 3 Common ground 23 2 5 4 Voltage level 24 2 5 5 Open circuit Voltage level 24 2 6 Setting up external audio level 25 2 7 Using private data 26 Chapter 3 Setup 3 1 Front na...

Page 4: ...r connector 49 6 1 2 Triax connector 49 6 1 3 Hybrid fiber connector 50 6 2 Cradle back panel 50 6 2 1 Main video connector panel 50 6 2 2 External video input connectors 50 6 2 3 Main HD Video output connectors 51 6 2 4 SDI Out video connectors 51 6 2 5 Monitoring connectors 52 6 2 6 Teleprompter connectors 52 6 2 7 Reference connectors 52 6 2 8 Signalling connector 53 6 2 9 Intercom connector 53...

Page 5: ...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 centre If the original packing is not available or can no longer be used contact your regional Grass Valley service representative to have a return package provided ...

Page 6: ...rate this equipment Cautions and Warnings Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to equipment or property Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard do ...

Page 7: ...e specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Fiber optic cable precautions Fiber optic cables and connectors are easily damaged take the following percautions into account Do not bend the ...

Page 8: ...eves and the interior and exterior of connector shells For plugs the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid Cleaning sticks with a slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to detach them For jacks it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the c...

Page 9: ...ying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 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 The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED The wire colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N...

Page 10: ...10 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 6 ...

Page 11: ...tall and operate the XCU It provides the information necessary to install set up and operate the unit in different configurations 1 1 2 Related documents Before proceeding check the Grass valley website at www grassvalley com for the latest version of this user s guide and additional information Online versions of documentation updated versions of user s guides data sheets brochures application no...

Page 12: ...easily transfer XCUs between OB vans studios or anyplace The cradle concept allows for moving boxes easily and quickly between locations such as trucks and studios Pre mounted and pre wired to eliminate cabling errors the unique cradle provides on demand resources for fast paced productions resulting in less set up time and more on air time Compatibility with the LDX Series and many LDK Series cam...

Page 13: ... distance of 1 500 m 5 000 ft and beyond using standard 14 mm 0 55 in Triax cables XCU 3G Fiber The XCU 3G Fiber is equipped with a hybrid fiber connector 3G Fiber offers video transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 3 000 m 10 000 ft and beyond using hybrid fiber cables XCU 3G Dual The XCU 3G Dual combines a Triax connector with a hybrid fiber connector XCU 3G Twin The XCU ...

Page 14: ...tly from the XCU The XCU is compatible with all existing control system components An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the XCU using a cross over Ethernet cable Full camera control is provided via a C2IP Ethernet based control network The communication facilities provide for two wire or four wire high quality intercom signals Transmission quality can be continuously m...

Page 15: ...g 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 stand...

Page 16: ...16 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 17: ...llation instructions Make sure that both front and back end of the rails are attached to the rack Allow a minimum distance of 30 cm 11 8 in between the secured points There should be a blind untapped area in the front of the vertical rack beam where the locking mechanism of the XCU engages the rack The thickness of the horizontal leg of the L shaped mounting rails must not exceed 2 mm 0 08 in in o...

Page 18: ...ons Use proper shock absorbers for the rack to prevent damage during transport To prevent any horizontal movement of the cradle and XCU during transport make sure there is as little horizontal clearance as possible between the cradle and the mounting rails To prevent any vertical movement of the cradle during transport lock up the cradle between other units and the vertical rail stands as indicate...

Page 19: ...er studio infrastructure can be found further down this chapter 2 2 Mounting the XCU To mount the XCU into the cradle proceed as follows Place the XCU onto the sliding rails of the cradle slide the unit into the cradle and push firmly Push down the right and left locking handles until they snap down To remove the XCU from the cradle proceed as follows Hold down the springs inside the locking handl...

Page 20: ...the Ethernet connection is set up for Auto IP configuration 2 4 Setting up intercom Connect the studio intercom system to the rear of the XCU Both a two and four wire cabling can be used In the AUDIO INTERCOM INTERCOM ENG WIRE MODE menu select the cabling system 2wire or 4wire The wiring of the panel connector is shown below for two wire and four wire systems 2 4 1 Two wire systems 2 4 2 Four wire...

Page 21: ...n 2 5 1 Dry contact Note Note A common return not ground can be used for all three functions ISO On Air and Call If a contact is closed the corresponding function is Active or Inactive depending on the selection in the INSTALL SIGNALLING INPUT menu 1 8 9 15 Call out send Prev out send Prev out ret ISO in send ISO in return Call in send Call in return 5 V Housing Call out return On Air send On Air ...

Page 22: ...ut is open LH low high Function is Active Function is Inactive HL high low Function is Inactive Function is Active On Air Tally 1 On Air Tally 2 On Air Tally n Common External On Air signalling common contact On Air in ext send pin 4 Signalling connector On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 1 Signalling connector Base Station 2 Signalling connector Base Station n On Air in ext send pin 4 On Ai...

Page 23: ...return pin 12 Base Station 1 Signalling connector Base Station 2 Signalling connector Base Station n On Air in ext pin 4 On Air in ext return pin 12 On Air in ext pin 4 On Air in ext return pin 12 On Air Tally 1 On Air Tally 2 On Air Tally n External On Air signalling common ground contact On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 1 Signalling connector Base...

Page 24: ...f the voltage is high 4 to 24 V the function is Inactive Menu setting Input is 0 to 2 5V Input is 4 to 24V LH low high Function is Active Function is Inactive HL high low Function is Inactive Function is Active ISO 1a 0 2 5 VDC 4 24 VDC 0 2 5 VDC 4 24 VDC 0 2 5 VDC 4 24 VDC ISO 1b On Air Tally 1a On Air Tally 1b Call 1a Call 1b ISO in ext send pin 3 ISO in ext return pin 11 On Air in ext send pin ...

Page 25: ... Rem 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 The actual audio level depends on the setting of the switches at the back panel of the camera adapter When Mic is selected the max gain level is 64 dBu while max line level is 32 dBu Menu setting Input is open Input is 4 to 24V OH open high ...

Page 26: ...o the camera Note Note Propagation delay times vary with cable length especially if a return signal is involved At max lengths the total delay is at least 25 μs and can be more than 30 μs depending on the type of cable The duty cycle difference between input and output is max 5 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Private data in Private data out Function Value Bitrate max 100 kbit s Output level high 4 V Output lev...

Page 27: ... Select button 5 until the camera number on the display 1 starts flashing Now use the Up 3 and Down 4 buttons to select the camera number Push Select again to confirm the settings or push Back 2 to undo the selection 3 3 Accessing the menu 3 3 1 Using the XCU front navigation panel To access the internal XCU menu push the Select 5 button The display 1 shows nn Communication Transmission Camera Pow...

Page 28: ... are a large number of functions and set up options available it may require some time to become familiar with them all The menu is available on the Monitoring outputs 3 4 1 Entering the menu Use the navigation panel on the XCU or the OCP 400 to access the menu The functions of the XCU are grouped into menus and sub menus When accessed the main menu appears on the monitor outputs The main menu scr...

Page 29: ...ave If necessary move the cursor to the left column Scroll upwards until the cursor points to TOP this is the main menu Press the Select button the cursor now points to the Menu Off item of the Main menu Press the Select button to leave the 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 th...

Page 30: ...r in front of the value and the navigation control is used to change the analog value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list Using Recall File to undo changes If you make changes to the settings in the 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 files are available in the Files me...

Page 31: ... 5 1 Studio interface setup A four wire or a two wire studio system can be connected to the XCU In the AUDIO INTERCOM INTERCOM menu select the Wire Mode for the engineering ENG production PROD and program PROG channels By default these values are set to four wire Isolate The isolate function completely disconnects the XCU intercom from the studio system Levels In the four wire mode the menu gives ...

Page 32: ...ailable Split default and Full 3 7 Timing All main HD Video SD and monitoring output signals coming from the XCU are in phase Still due to different cable lengths or other delays the signals from different XCUs can be out of phase when they are connected to a video switcher or router This variation in phase can be compensated for in the XCU by using horizontal phase H phase adjustment Go the INSTA...

Page 33: ... the XCU When the internal menu is accessed the display shows nn Communication indicator This green indicator lights when communication between the camera and XCU is established and working correctly A red indicator indicates a communication error Transmission indicator This indicator lights when a working signal transmission is established between the camera and XCU In case of a Triax connection ...

Page 34: ... the connected camera is switched to On Air Yellow or when the camera is in ISO mode On Air Green indicator or Call The On Air Green indicator lights when the connected camera is switched to On Air Green or when a Call signal is sent or received Power indicator This green indicator lights when the XCU is switched on A blinking green indicator means that the unit is shutting down 4 2 Transmission d...

Page 35: ...seholder to unclip both side of the fuseholder 2 Extract the fuseholder from the mains entry by pulling of the small clip at the bottom of the fuseholder 3 Replace both fuses 4 Insert the fuseholder until it clicks into place 5 Connect the power supply for the XCU to the IEC connector at the rear Cable or signal quality is poor Check cable and connectors for interruptions broken or dirty optical c...

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Page 37: ... Level 0 99 25 User 1 XCU Sets overall SD Detail level amount of detail added to the SD video signal Vertical Lvl 0 99 50 User 1 XCU Sets the level of the vertical component in the SD Detail signal Noise Slicer 0 99 10 User 1 XCU Sets the level of the Noise Slicer Coarse Fine 0 99 90 User 1 XCU Sets SD Detail balance between coarse and fine structures 0 coarse 99 fine Level Dependence 0 99 30 User...

Page 38: ...dio attenuation level for Audio input 1 Audio 2 Level 0dB 6dB 6dB User 1 Selects studio audio attenuation level for Audio input 2 Intercom Isolate Isolate Isolate System System User 1 Cradle Isolate Isolate Program and Production intercom from camera head System isolate is off Eng Wire Mode 4wire 2wire 4wire User 1 Cradle Selects wiring mode for the Engineering intercom channel Volt Cur drive 4wir...

Page 39: ...ift for all video outputs in video lines Time Date Time Time User 2 Shows current time Date Date User 2 Shows current date Change Time Hours 24h 0 23 0 User 2 Sets the value for hours Minutes 0 59 0 User 2 Sets the value for minutes Set time Exec User 2 Apply new time settings Change Date Day 1 31 1 User 2 Sets the value for day Month 1 12 1 User 2 Sets the value for month Year 2000 2199 2012 User...

Page 40: ...ply the new IP settings AFD Insert On Off Off Service XCU Turns AFD Active Format Description embedding in video signal on or off Setting 16 9 Full 4 3 Center 16 9 Full User 3 Selects type of AFD Active Format Description code to be embedded in the video signal Extern Video Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 16 9 User 3 Cradle Selects aspect ratio for external video inputs No Signal Col Bar Black Col Bar User ...

Page 41: ...n Active Licenses WorldCam Unknown Not Applicable Not Present Temporary Perpetual Trial Clock Error Unknown User 2 Shows status of the WorldCam License when installed Time Left 0 65535 sec User 2 Shows time left in seconds for WorldCam License New Licenses Find Licenses Search Next Exec Exec User 2 Execute to search the next license if existing on the USB Flash Drive or internal memory Add License...

Page 42: ...nkno wn User 2 advanced settings Communication Cam Connected Yes No No User 2 advanced settings C2IP Panels 0 99 0 User 2 advanced settings LDK Connect Gw Yes No No User 2 advanced settings Ethernet MAC Address User 2 Cradle advanced settings Link state Connected Disconn Disconn User 2 advanced settings Link type Unknown 10Mb Half 10Mb Full 100Mb Half 100Mb Full Negotiate Unkno wn User 2 advanced ...

Page 43: ...tings RX Margin User 0 advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings Fib B XCU CAM Cable Status OK Critic Error NoSig Unknown NoSig User 0 advanced settings Signal Status OK Critic Error NoSig Unknown NoSig User 0 advanced settings RX Margin User 0 advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings T2F Converter Triax to Fiber Converter Temperature Ok U...

Page 44: ... advanced settings Max MER Good Average Bad Undef Undef Service advanced settings EQ Taps Good Average Bad Undef Undef Service advanced settings RS Error Good Average Bad Undef Undef Service advanced settings Filter MER Good Average Bad Undef Undef Service advanced settings XCU Cable Length 0 65535 0 Service advanced settings Total Quality 0 65535 255 Service advanced settings Cable Quality Good A...

Page 45: ...n Service advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings XCU RX Margin Service advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings CAM RX Margin Service advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings CAM RX Margin Service advanced settings CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service advanced settings SFP Module Opt Module Unknown FTLF1424P2...

Page 46: ... 0 advanced settings Generic FPGA1 User 0 advanced settings Transm FPGA User 0 advanced settings SFP Module User 0 advanced settings Video inputs Extern 1 Carrier Yes No No User 1 advanced settings Locked Yes No No User 1 advanced settings VideoMode Unknown SD 1080i59 1080i50 720p59 720p50 1080p59 1080p50 1080i47 Unkno wn User 1 advanced settings Extern 2 Carrier Yes No No User 1 advanced settings...

Page 47: ...sion 0 65535 0 User 2 advanced settings Component Appl SW GEB FW GEB Nios TRB FW PFB SW Config SW Bootloader Appl SW User 2 advanced settings Valid Ok Not Ok N A Not Ok User 2 advanced settings 12NC 0 65535 0 User 2 advanced settings Version 0 65535 0 User 2 advanced settings PCB Info Board GEB UIB COB IDB TRB PDB PFB GEB User 2 advanced settings PID User 2 advanced settings 12NC 0 65535 0 User 2 ...

Page 48: ...esent Status Unknown Running OK Error No Card Unknown Service Shows current status of the SD Card Formatting process Format Off Running Off Service Format the internal SD Card Note this takes about one minute Copy to USB Exec Busy Exec Service Copies the files on the SD Card to the USB device if present Data Partition Status Unknown Busy OK Error NonGV Init Unknown Service Shows status of the Data...

Page 49: ...riax connector 2 1 3 Pin Description 1 Neutral 2 Line 3 Earth Mains input voltage 100 to 240 VAC auto sensing Fuses 2x T8AH 250 VAC Mains frequency 50 to 60 Hz auto sensing Power consumption 450 W max IEC style 3 pin male Pin Description 1 Inner pin signals power 2 Inner shield return 3 Outer shield housing 2 1 3 Various types of Triax connector are available by request ...

Page 50: ...ctor are available by request 2 1 3 4 Digital Audio OUT Analog Audio OUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 AUX Intercom Signalling C2IP Ethernet Ref in TP in Monitoring HD Video out A B C Live Effect D SDI Out Ext 2 in Ext 3 in Ext 1 out Ext 1 in HD SDI SDI CVBS Ref out TP out Ref in TP in Monitoring HD Video out A B C Live Effect D SDI Out Ext 2 in Ext 3 in Ext 1 out Ext 1 in HD SDI SDI CVBS Ref out TP out Connector S...

Page 51: ...a adapter 1080p50 59 576i50 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 1080p50 59 1080i50 59 720p50 59 no signal 1080i50 59 no signal 720p50 59 576i50 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 1080p50 59 no signal 720p50 59 720p50 59 1080i50 59 no signal 1080i50 59 576i50 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 1080p50 59 no signal 720p50 59 no signal 1080i50 59 1080i50 59 Connector Signal or function HD SDI A 2x B 2x C 2x 6x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 SMPTE 29...

Page 52: ...ust be terminated with a 75 resistor The maximum number of XCUs that can be looped through is 6 Connector Signal HD SDI Digital HD SDI output signal with menu text and indicators inserted SDI Digital SDI output signal with menu text and indicators inserted CVBS CVBS analog SD output signal with menu text and indicators inserted Connector Signal TP in Teleprompter input signal analog SD TP out Tele...

Page 53: ...ousing SubD 15 pin male connector Pin Description 8 Housing 9 Preview output ext return 10 Call output ext return 11 ISO input ext return 12 On Air input ext return 13 Call input ext return 14 Audio 2 level analog input voltage from 0 to 5 V 15 GND Pin Description 1 Prod out 4 wire out 2 wire in out 2 Prod in 4 wire only 3 Prod in shield 4 wire only 4 Eng in 4 wire only 5 Eng out 4 wire out 2 wire...

Page 54: ...in Description 6 GND 7 no connection 8 Private data out return 9 Private data in return Pin Description 1 Transmit data TX 2 Transmit data TX 3 Receive data RX 4 no connection 5 no connection 6 Receive data RX 7 no connection 8 no connection Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX compliant with IEEE 802 3 edition 2000 8 pin standard RJ 45 ethernet connector Pin Description 1 Transmit data TX 2 Transmit data...

Page 55: ... channel AES EBU compliant audio output 1 0 Vpp 75 This connector carries digital audio channel 3 and 4 from the camera s VF connector when AES In is selected by the VF connector signal selection switch on the adapter BNC connector 2 1 3 Pin Description 1 Audio shield 2 Audio output 3 Audio return XLR 3 pin male connector Sensitivity range 64 dBu to 22 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio output is in pha...

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Page 57: ... temperature 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4to 158 F Operating humidity max 90 relative humidity non condensing Shock resistance max 10 G transport max 2 G operating Altitude max 15 420 m 50 000 ft Power Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption 450 W max fully equipped including camera operation Power connection IEC type 3 pin male Transmission Transmi...

Page 58: ...ors C2IP camera control Standard Ethernet RJ 45 connector 100 Mb Ethernet Standard Ethernet RJ 45 connector 1 Gb Signalling in out D sub 15 pin male preview green tally Call dry contact yellow tally ISO dry contact red tally On Air dry contact remote audio level control 22 to 64 dBu DC Auxiliary in out D sub 9 pin female private data in out 115 kbits s TTL levels RS 232 Analog audio outputs Analog...

Page 59: ...XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 6 59 Chapter 7 Specifications 7 2 Dimensions Communication Transmission Camera Power Cable Power On Air 438 mm 400 mm 88 mm 482 mm ...

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