Pinch the rubber around the tip of the cable to reveal the red
ring below, then pull the cable to disconnect
Confirming Power and Fiber
The two units will now establish a handshake process to determine that power is being
supplied safely and fiber is securely connected.
This process involves the following:
1
The studio unit establishes a low power state with the camera unit. This is shown by the
camera unit's red power status indicator. In a low power state, intercom functionality is
enabled, but the full power required to operate the unit has not yet been confirmed.
2
Once power is determined as safely connected, a high power state is established and
the camera unit's power indicator will illuminate green.
3
The fiber connection is confirmed and the fiber status indicator will illuminate green.
This is usually very fast and the indicators can turn green almost immediately. If you are using a
cable over greater distances, the handshake process can take a moment longer before
indicators illuminate green.
If the power light remains red for an extended period of time and does not turn green, or
flickers between red and green, check that both ends of the fiber cable are securely
connected. If the interruption persists, check the condition of your fiber cable.
POWER
RET 1
1
3
2
RET 2
LIGHT
FOCUS
REC
IRIS
TALLY
FIBER
1
3
2
PGM 1
MIC
ON
OFF
ENG
PROD
INCOM
INTERCOM 1
PGM 2
ON
OFF
PGM 1
MIC
ON
OFF
ENG
PROD
INCOM
INTERCOM 2
PGM 2
TRACKER
DC OUT
SDI OUT
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
2
1
3
LINE
MIC
+48V
OFF
AES/EBU
LINE
MIC
+48V
OFF
AES/EBU
NOTE
The SMPTE hybrid fiber cable is the heart of the broadcast ecosystem, so it is
crucial that great care is taken. For example, avoid kinks in the cable, always prevent
the cable from being pressed under heavy items, and avoid bending at 90 degree
angles. Avoid dropping the connectors and take care when connecting and
disconnecting. Always cap the connectors as soon as they are exposed.
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