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2.5 E
XTERNAL
C
ABLE
C
ONSIDERATIONS
Poor cabling can be the bane of a good system. Earth loops, floating inputs and outputs
and extended runs are just some of the issues to be addressed when planning an installation.
2.5.1 S
ONY
9 P
IN
C
ABLE
The 9-Pin cable connects the Mainframe to a Sony 9-pin protocol machine. The
recommended maximum length for this cable is 30 meters. It is recommended that the power
be switched off at one end when connecting to protect the drivers.
2.5.2 V
IDEO
C
ABLES
Standard 75 ohm shielded coaxial cable is suitable.
2.5.3 LTC C
ABLE
Standard 75 ohm shielded coaxial cable is suitable.
2.5.4 A
UDIO
C
ABLES
Standard, shielded balanced audio cable is suitable.
The interconnecting cables supplied as standard may not be long enough for your
installation, in which case you must provide longer cables. The following information gives
specific wiring details and highlights any special requirements, however as with all equipment
not supplied with the ViVid system, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that these
cables comply fully with the applicable safety and EMC regulations.
2.4 C
ABLING
Once the mechanical installation of the ViVid is complete, a number of cables must be
connected. Some of these connect various components together and may have been supplied
with the system, others provide connection to the rest of the environment.
