SilverBack V Camera-Mountable Fiber Optic Transmission System
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OVERVIEW
The SilverBack
TM
V camera-mountable fiber optic transmission system provides a robust, full-bandwidth
link between any 12G, quad-link or dual-link 4K camera and your truck, OB van, control room, flypack, or
“video village” position. The system aggregates all of the signals needed for multi-camera 4K/UHD
production onto a single tactical or SMPTE hybrid fiber cable, ensuring robust, trouble-free connectivity
between a remote production and studio.
The SilverBack V can transport up to one 12G-SDI, two 6G-SDI, or four 3G-SDI signals from a camera to
its rack-mounted base station, with one return path. Full camera control is provided by the camera
manufacturer’s control panel via serial or a 10/100/GigE Ethernet path. Genlock, intercom, tally, and
audio paths are also provided. You can operate the unit using a hybrid cable which simultaneously
provides power to the camera, or you can use lightweight, robust tactical fiber and power the camera
locally.
SilverBack V Family
There are several models of SilverBack V, each with slightly different features and capabilities. Review
this chart to ensure that your model has the particular feature you require.
Feature
Signal Flow
Direction
SBV-
3EO
SBV-
3GX
SBV-
2X2
SBV-
3X3
SBV-
4K1
SBV-
4K2
SBV-
42
SBV-
44
Camera
Base
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
Signal
Count
UHD Gearbox
>
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3G-SDI
>
1
1
2
3
1
2
0
0
3G-SDI
<
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
4
Reference
<
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Timecode
<
>
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Audio
<
>
0
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Intercom
<
>
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Tally
<
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
GPIO
<
>
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Ethernet
<
>
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Serial Data
<
>
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
SilverBack V Camera Unit
The SilverBack V camera unit connects to the camera's rear battery mount. The device's OLED display
provides clarity and easy access to configure system parameters, adjust intercom levels, and
troubleshoot.
