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RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual 

 

Preparing for Operation 

 

 

Issue No: 1 

 

Page: 29 

 
Ref: RCD9-ASUM-7001 

 

Copyright © 2017 IMT Ltd, trading as Vislink 

7.

 

Preparing for Operation 

 

Equipment Operation 

Before leaving the equipment base to undertake an operation it is recommended that the 
following equipment checks be made. 

 

MVL HD3 Diversity Receiver 

7.2.1.

 

Antennas 

The MVL-HD3 Diversity Receiver can be used with a variety of Gigawave antennas 

 

FBA fan-beam antennas are used for wireless camera and on-board reception, or 
when 4 are used in combination for 360 degrees ENG central city receive sites or 
helicopter downlink reception.  Fan beam antennas offer increased gain and 
90-degree sector coverage. 

 

HX series Helix antennas are circularly polarized antennas with increased directivity 
and gain. 

 

CO series Colinear antennas are used for Omni reception.  

 

PA series Low profile antennas are used for up-linking ground to air, or on-board 
linking. 

 

Parabolic antennas offer the highest gain, and longest operation range. 

Full details are given in the Gigawave Antennas data sheet. 

7.2.2.

 

Checks 

We recommend completing the following minimum checks in the workshop, before you 
leave for the filming site. 

 

The receiver may be powered from 100/240VAC or DC PSU or by batteries.  

 

Check that any batteries to be used are fully charged and that an emergency spare 
battery is available and fully charged. 

 

Confirm the correct frequency is selected (see Section 6.7.1). 

 

Confirm that the correct digital outputs are selected, SDI or ASI (see Section 6.7.3.2). 

 

Confirm the correct Analogue Audio level is selected (see Section 6.7.3.1.1). 

 

Check that the Video, audio, DC and RF cables are in good condition. 

 

Ensure that suitable keys are programmed into the unit.   

NOTE: If the OSD is displaying a key number then decryption is not possible as the keys 

stored in the unit do not allow access, or are missing. 

 

Transmitter/Receiver Tests 

Whenever practical, set up the system and trial it before leaving for site to ensure that all 
components of the system are working.  Checking at base, where adjustments and 
corrective actions can be made, will pay off when setting up at site. 

 

 

 

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Page 1: ...2 431300 Facsimile 44 0 1494 775356 Email sales vislink com Website www vislink com Company Registered in England Wales no 10523708 VAT registration no GB 260 012 169 Registered Office Waterside House Earls Colne Business Park Colchester Essex CO6 2NS UK RCD9 2 4 Way Diversity Receiver User Manual ...

Page 2: ...horized by Vislink Conventions NOTE Notes show to convey additional information CAUTION Cautions show where potential equipment damage could occur WARNING Warnings show where there is potential for personal danger or risk of death Read all warnings and understand them before carrying out work on any equipment This includes peripherals and any related equipment in use The danger is real and not rea...

Page 3: ...Issue No 1 Page iii Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink Document History Version Date Modification Firmware Version 1 9 8 2017 First release of document ...

Page 4: ...12 4 3 3 ANALOGUE VIDEO OUTPUT 12 4 3 4 SDI ASI OUTPUTS 2 12 4 3 5 ANALOGUE AUDIO 13 4 3 6 DIGITAL AES3 EBU AUDIO AND DOLBY PASS THROUGH 13 4 3 7 USB Port 14 4 3 8 Ethernet Remote rear panel connector 14 4 3 9 HDMI 14 4 3 10 TSoIP 14 4 3 11 Option front panel connector 14 4 3 12 Data front panel connector 14 4 3 13 Triax 14 5 Dual Diversity Receiver Head Unit 15 Connectors and Pin Outs 15 5 1 1 RF...

Page 5: ... 20 Spectrum and Bandwidth 21 6 7 2 Inputs Menu 21 Demodulator 21 Decoder 21 6 7 3 Outputs Menu 21 Analogue Outputs 21 Digital Outputs 21 6 7 4 Ports Menu 22 User Data 22 Ethernet 22 6 7 5 ASI Over IP Menu 22 6 7 6 General Settings Menu 22 Software Versions 22 Display 22 Unit Name 22 Temperatures 23 Advanced Mode 23 USB Upgrade 23 Receiver Menu Tree 23 7 Preparing for Operation 29 Equipment Operat...

Page 6: ...s 19 Figure 6 6 Setup Menus 20 Figure 6 7 Channel Screen 20 Table of Tables Table 3 1 Dual Diversity Receiver Specification 7 Table 3 2 2 4 way Diversity Receiver Specification 9 Table 4 1 Mains Power Pinouts 11 Table 4 2 Mains Power Pinouts 12 Table 4 3 Analogue Audio Pinouts 13 Table 4 4 Digital Audio Dolby Pass through 13 Table 4 5 Data Pinouts 14 Table 5 1 DC Input Pinouts 15 Table 5 2 Remote ...

Page 7: ...st or fumes which are carcinogenic if ingested inhaled or entering damaged skin Please consult your local authority before disposing of these components CAUTION Tantalum Capacitors When subjected to reverse or excess forward voltage ripple current or temperature these components may rupture and could potentially cause personal injury CAUTION This system contains MOS devices Electro Static Discharg...

Page 8: ...xplode DO NOT dispose of any of the supplied equipment as household waste The supplied equipment is not biodegradable in landfill sites For safe disposal of the supplied equipment take it to your local council authority environmental waste site For details contact your local authority recycling center NOTE In Europe dispose of all equipment in accordance with the European Environmental directive E...

Page 9: ...pted differ throughout the world and are from time to time re issued with revised guidelines For Vislink use a maximum power density limit w of 1w m is to be applied when calculating minimum safe working distances Appendix A refers WARNING Any transmitting equipment radiating power at frequencies of 100 kHz and higher has the potential to produce thermal and athermal effects upon the human body To...

Page 10: ...d as one in which the person subjected to the RF radiation may be unaware of and has no control over the radiation energy received The uncontrolled environment conditions can arise even in the best regulated operations and for this reason the limits defined for the uncontrolled environment have been assumed for the Vislink recommended limit Documents a and b also show the RF power density guidelin...

Page 11: ...uminum to provide exceptional mechanical strength They are of modular design for easy access and flexibility the Diversity Control Unit and Head units are connected together via Triax cable the cable may be up to 600m in length The output from the Receiver features a comprehensive range of signal formats for video and audio including HD and SD SDI video PAL NTSC analogue video AES EBU digital Dolb...

Page 12: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Introduction Issue No 1 Page 6 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 13: ...FDM 8MHz bandwidth IF Frequencies 1st IF in the range 800MHz nom depending on frequency band 2nd IF 60 and 80MHz or 70MHz system dependent Control and Monitoring Comprehensive remote control and monitoring via Ethernet port Web browser Power Supply Triax powered 48 VDC nominal 20 to 48 VDC max derived from the associated RX control unit Directly powered external input 20 to 50 VDC Power consumptio...

Page 14: ...72M HDMI V1 3a Analogue Composite PAL NTSC HD to down converted SD composite monitoring quality Audio Outputs Digital 2 x AES3 EBU 2 x stereo SDI embedded Dolby D AC3 and Dolby E pass through via SDI embedded and AES Analogue 2 x stereo 4 x mono outputs Latency Automatic selection down to sub 1 frame 20ms transmitter encoding profile dependent ASI SDI Output ASI transport stream qty2 188 byte TSoI...

Page 15: ...f RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink Feature Details Size 2U 19 rack 390mm deep Weight 7kg Environmental Safe use 20 to 50 C To spec 10 to 45 C Altitude 4500m Humidity 95 long term IP Rating IP0X Table 3 2 2 4 way Diversity Receiver Specification ...

Page 16: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Specifications Issue No 1 Page 10 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 17: ...e 100V to 240VAC 50 60Hz Replacement type of the mains fuse 5x20mm Time Lag 3 15A 250V Fuse breaking capacity UL 10kA 125V AC IEC 1 5kA 250V AC Connector type Fused IEC Inlet Pin Function E Earth L Live N Neutral Table 4 1 Mains Power Pinouts CAUTION If no earth is present on the AC mains lead connect an independent earth to the MVL HD3 control unit A fixing point is provided on the rear panel for...

Page 18: ... type 4 Pin XLR Male Pin Function 1 0V Gnd 2 NC 3 NC 4 12 to 36V DC Table 4 2 Mains Power Pinouts 4 3 3 ANALOGUE VIDEO OUTPUT Connector type HD BNC Output of Composite video CVBS when the system is in SD mode HD down converted to analogue monitoring quality when the system is in HD mode 4 3 4 SDI ASI OUTPUTS 2 Two connector type HD BNC The connectors can be independently configured to provide eith...

Page 19: ...Analogue Audio 1 Ch1 A Left ve 2 0V 3 Ch2 A Right ve 4 Ch3 B Left ve 5 0V 6 Ch4 B Right ve 7 NC 8 NC 9 Ch1 A Left ve 10 Ch2 A Right ve 11 0V 12 Ch3 B Left ve 13 Ch4 B Right ve 14 0V 15 0V Table 4 3 Analogue Audio Pinouts 4 3 6 DIGITAL AES3 EBU AUDIO AND DOLBY PASS THROUGH PL9 connector type 15 way D type The four mono audios are configured in AES digital audio as two stereo pairs pair 1 and pair 2...

Page 20: ...ortation of encapsulated ASI over an IP Ethernet networking system 4 3 11 Option front panel connector Connector type LEMO 7way EGG 1B 307 CLL This connector is available for future application 4 3 12 Data front panel connector Connector type LEMO connector EGG 1B 307 CLL Allows User Data RS 232 or R485 to be output from the ASI Transport stream Pin Function Direction 1 0v NC 2 User Data Tx n RS23...

Page 21: ... DC Input Connector type LEMO connector EGG 1K 303 CLL Input range 20V to 50VDC Pin Function 1 0V Gnd 2 NC 3 20 to 50V DC Table 5 1 DC Input Pinouts 5 1 1 Remote Connector type LEMO connector EGA 0K 307 CLL A seven pin connector is used to provide an analogue voltage representing the received RF level 0 to 5V into a load of 5k Ohms or more This provides a convenient AGC metering aid for alignment ...

Page 22: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Dual Diversity Receiver Head Unit Issue No 1 Page 16 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 23: ...smitter Red Fault or warning Table 6 1 Status LED Overview Local LED State Description Green Indicates configuration is possible by LCD front panel and remote PC software Table 6 2 Local LED Overview Operator Controls The MVL HD3 Diversity Receiver is configured using an LCD display and six push buttons These are arranged as four navigation buttons OK and ESC escape The OK button is used to store ...

Page 24: ...ceiver is receiving a signal from the transmitter the display will show the modulation the spectrum bandwidth and the receiver input levels for the two or four antenna inputs 6 6 2 Additional Status and Alarm Screens Access these screens from the Overview screen by repeatedly pressing the button Signal Status Figure 6 2 Signal Status Overview The following functions display Carrier to noise C N fo...

Page 25: ...tion Figure 6 3 Service Information Screen The following functions display Service name Service ID Decryption status Transport stream PIDs Decoder Status Figure 6 4 Decoder Status Screen Unit Information Alarms Figure 6 5 Unit Information Alarms Screens These screens provide unit hardware information and the alarm status of individual modules within the receiver ...

Page 26: ...d see Section 6 7 6 5 6 7 1 Channel Frequency Menu Channel Figure 6 7 Channel Screen This menu is used to select one of the sixteen channels or the manual frequency if it has been enabled The manual frequency is configured as described in Section 6 7 1 2 Preset Config This menu displays information about the presets that have been programmed in the receiver Channel Config Displays the frequencies ...

Page 27: ...choice of 4 way or 2 2 way diversity should be made by the user dependent upon on the operational deployment of the receiver Decoder 6 7 2 2 1 ASI Input This menu allows the video being decoded to be switched between an external ASI or IP source or the internal demodulator 6 7 2 2 2 Signal Loss This menu allows you to configure what happens if the signal is lost You are able to configure the syste...

Page 28: ...CD9 ASSY 7520 Decoder Only unit this facility is IP input only as this unit converts IP to ASI For the RCD9 ASSY 7507 ground receiver the IP Ethernet output can be sent as clear or encrypted this is configured from the front panel menus This port supports RTP UDP and Multicast networking IP protocols ASI Over IP Protocol Can be set for RTP UDP specify the destination UDP port Multicast and Unicast...

Page 29: ... operator The Advanced mode is password protected The factory default is 0000 and if required the password may be changed by user USB Upgrade This menu allows the firmware installed in the MVL HD3 diversity control unit to be upgraded by USB memory stick via the connector on the rear panel File allows the file on the memory stick to be selected Go starts the upgrade process Receiver Menu Tree NOTE...

Page 30: ...nputs Demodulator RF Inputs 2 Input 4 Input Diversity Mode Input 1 Only 2 Way MRC 4 Way MRC 2x2 Switched Triax Cards Single Triax Dual Triax Decoder ASI Input Demodulator Ext ASI Ext IP Signal Loss Last Image Blue Screen Outputs Analogue A Level Pair 1 A Impedance Low 600 Ports User Data PID Format Interface RS232 RS485 422 Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Ethernet State ...

Page 31: ...on DHCP Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Allow SSH Disabled Enabled ASI Over IP Network Settings IP Allocation DHCP Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway ASI to IP Protocol RTP UDP Dest IP Dest UDP Port Time To Live Send Clear Disabled Enabled FEC Disabled Enabled FEC Columns FEC Rows IP to ASI Address Method Unicast Multicast Multicast IP UDP Port Delay FEC Disabled Enabled ...

Page 32: ...tocol Est Bitrate FEC Columns FEC Rows FEC Delay Jitter Tolerance General Settings Software Versions F P GUI F P Kernel Dmd AVR Dec AVR Dec FPGA Dec M B AVR Triax AVR1 Triax AVR2 Triax AVR3 Triax AVR4 Head 1 Head 2 Head 3 Head 4 Display Theme Midnight White Out Purest Green Gigawave Purple Haze Numbers Wrap around Increment Unit Name Name Temperatures Decoder Advanced Mode State Disabled ...

Page 33: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Control Menus and Receiver Operation Issue No 1 Page 27 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink Enabled Change PIN USB Upgrade File Go ...

Page 34: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Control Menus and Receiver Operation Issue No 1 Page 28 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 35: ...ghest gain and longest operation range Full details are given in the Gigawave Antennas data sheet 7 2 2 Checks We recommend completing the following minimum checks in the workshop before you leave for the filming site The receiver may be powered from 100 240VAC or DC PSU or by batteries Check that any batteries to be used are fully charged and that an emergency spare battery is available and fully...

Page 36: ...RCD9 Receiver Operators Manual Preparing for Operation Issue No 1 Page 30 Ref RCD9 ASUM 7001 Copyright 2017 IMT Ltd trading as Vislink This page is intentionally unused ...

Page 37: ...or 6 7 8MHz Guard Interval Code Rate 1 32 1 8 1 4 QPSK 16QAM 64QAM QPSK 16QAM 64QAM QPSK 16QAM 64QAM 1 2 4 52 9 08 13 57 4 14 8 29 12 44 3 73 7 46 11 19 2 3 6 03 12 06 18 08 5 52 11 05 16 58 4 97 9 95 14 92 3 4 6 78 13 57 20 35 6 22 12 44 18 66 5 59 11 19 16 79 5 6 7 54 15 08 22 62 6 91 13 82 20 73 6 22 12 44 18 66 7 8 7 91 15 83 23 75 7 25 14 51 21 77 6 53 13 06 19 59 Table A 1 DVB T Bit Rates fo...

Page 38: ...evice used for RF amplification I2 C Inter Integrated Circuit Two wire Clock Data interface LCD Liquid Crystal Display Alphanumeric panel display LED Light Emitting Diode panel indicator LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling high speed parallel digital interface MER Modulation Error Ratio MRC Maximum Ratio Combining diversity reception Mux Multiplexer OCP The Operator s Control Panel OSD On Scre...

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