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1. Transmission XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 41 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Transm path T2F Conv F2T None User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Conv 3GTriax 3GFiber Unknown None Transm select Priority Auto Triax Fiber Auto User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Transmission Triax Fiber Triax User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Transm profile Selection Mode Auto Manual Auto Service XCU lt Advanced settings gt Profile 3G Optimal HD 3G Service XCU lt Advanced settings gt Optimal 3G Robot Optimal HD Robot Triax Cable Length lt HHH gt User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Cable Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown Rx Sig Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown Tx Sig Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown Fiber Fib A CAM gt XCU Cable Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown Signal Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown RX Margin User 0 lt Advanced settings gt CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt Fib B XCU gt CAM Cable Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown Sign
2. Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Signal Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Avg MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Max MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Unde EQ Taps Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Unde RS Error Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Unde Filter MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Unde lt Conv Cable Length 0 65535 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt Total Quality 0 65535 255 Service lt Advanced settings gt Cable Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Signal Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Fiber Fiber Locked Yes No No Service lt Advanced settings gt Fiber Locked Yes No No Service lt Advanced settings gt gt XCU RX Margin Service lt Advanced settings gt CRC Error 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt Count lt XCU RX Margin Service lt Advanced settings gt CRC Error 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt Count gt CAM RX Margin Service lt Advanced settings gt CRC Error 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt Count lt CAM RX Margin Service lt Advanced sett
3. grass valley A BELDEN BRAND User s Guide 3922 496 32111 August 2014 v1 4 XCU WorldCam Tri Communication 000 00000000000 Transmission CO Camera Power CO Cable CD TUTTI TOUT TOUT TTT TTT TTT VOT TTT TTT XCU eXchangeable Control Unit Copyright Trademarks Website Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B V 2014 Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof are forbidden without express authority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Grass Valley LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc or Grass Valley All other tradenames referenced are service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product www grassvalley com Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 Welcome 2iewise cee o ek os ds Dap ie She 11 15151 AbGUTthIS Mmanual re rirni mrn Fees PE ASE A ERR NS 11 112 Related lO CUATES i ita eae eas Be le be eee Bae le l 11 Technology iencs 8 6 snes tee a EN Be Pe Babee bles 12 Je23 1 Unigue Eradle COncepts
4. AAA so XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 7 Fiber optic transmission units gt gt CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Laser safety statement Europe Fiberoptic transmission units are classified as a CLASS 1 Laser Product according to EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser products Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions Laser safety statement US Fiberoptic transmission units are classified as a CLASS 1 Laser Product according to 21CFR 1040 10 of the US Food and Drug Administration FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 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 Fiberoptic cables and connectors are easily damaged take the following percautions into account Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the cable Avoid kinks in the cable Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force even momentarily Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sock
5. Full camera control is provided via a C2IP Ethernet based control network The communication facilities provide for two wire or fourwire high quality intercom signals Transmission quality can be continuously monitored before and during operation from the OCP 400 operational control panel and or the LDK Connect Gateway a SSS ee 14 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Main features e Flexible and multiple audio and video connectivity e Unique cradle mounting concept ensures maximum flexibility at a minimum set up time e Many different video transmission systems are available e Reliable video transmission of many video formats 1080p50 and 1080p59 94 XCU WorldCam versions only 1080i50 and 1080i 59 94 720p50 and 720p59 94 and many psf HD video formats e Transports the following digital signals from camera to XCU main video signal four audio channels including embedded digital audio two intercom channels control and private data e Transports the following digital signals from XCU to camera power three external HD video inputs teleprompter signal three intercom channels control and private data e Full camera control via Grass Valley s C2IP Ethernet based control network e Three channel two wire or fourwire intercom system compatible with international standards e Built in a compact 2U high 19 inch rack housing e Teleprompter color bar HD SDI
6. XCU menu reference 48 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 1 XCU back panel 6 1 1 Mains power connector Mains input voltage 100 to 240 VAC auto sensing a lan i Neue Fuses 2x cE 2 Line T8AH 250 VAC lb 3 Earth Mains frequency 50 to 60 Hz auto sensing 3 Pin Description IEC style 3 pin male E Power consumption 450 W max 6 1 2 Triax connector A O Various types of Triax connector are x escrip available by request Inner pin signals power JR 1 1 o 2 Inner shield return Ww 3 Outer shield housing XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 49 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 1 3 Hybrid fiber connector Pi D oti LEMO Hybrid Fiber connector NS eee Pion compliant with SMPTE 304M A i Opte toer channel A Various types of hybrid fiber connector AN 2 Power supply return are available by request WZ Optic fiber channel B B WwW N Power supply 6 2 Cradle back panel Intercom 6 2 1 Monitoring HD Video out 6 2 2 External video input connectors Connector Signal Ext 1 in External 1 HD SDI or SDI video input Ext 1 out External 1 HD SDI or SDI loop through signal Ext 2 in External 2 HD SDI or SDI video
7. 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 TTLlevels RS 232 Analog audio outputs Analog audio outputs 2x XLR 3 0 6 dBu 1 5 dB max 18 dBu 600 Q max gain 70 dB Frequency response 40 Hz to 15 kHz 1 3 dB 1 kHz 10 dBu output level Distortion less than 0 5 100 Hz 1 kHz 6 dBu output level 600 Q S N ratio 58 dB unweighted RMS Digital audio outputs Audio channel 1 2 2x BNC digital audio AES EBU compliant 48 kHz 24 bits 1 0 Vpp 75Q Audio channel 3 4 2x BNC digital audio AES EBU compliant 48 kHz 24 bits 1 0 Vpp 75Q Intercom Intercom in out D sub 15 pin female Prog in Prod in out Eng in out Input 0 or 6 dBu max 6dBu or 12 dBu 9 kQ Output 0 or 6 dBu 2 dB max 12 dBu 600 Q Frequency response 150 Hz to 6 kHz 1 kHz 10 dBu output level Distortion less than 2 1 kHz 12 dBu output level XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 7 Specifications imensions 72 D 482 mm 438 mm Transmission CO Communication On Air 25 ci ul Jn l jz E VOTO UDI TTT TTT TTT ww 00y 59 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 7 Specifications 60 XCU eXch
8. 3 0 255 0 User O Cradle manual BS IP digit 4 1 254 0 User 0 Cradle CAM IP digit 1 1 250 0 User 0 Cradle SS ieee E Veer O reele Selects camera head IP address when IP mode CAM IP digit 3 0 255 0 User 0 Cradle is manual CAM IP digit4 1 254 0 User O Cradle Apply IP settings Exec Exec User 0 Select Exec to apply 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 16 9 User 3 Selects the type of AFD Active Format Center Full Description code to be embedded in the video signal Extern Video Aspect Ratio EEES 16 9 User3 Cradle No Signal Col Bar Black Col Bar User 3 Video Mode 1080i50 User3 XCU Selects a video mode for the XCU test signal when no camera is connected 3G Output Level A Level B Level A User3 XCU Selects SMPTE 425M Level A or Level B mapping to be used for the 3G video outputs HD SDI Out D HD SD HD User3 XCU Selects video output signal HD or SD on video connector D SD AspectRatio 16 9 4 3 16 9 User 3 SD LetterBox Off 16 9 Off User 3 HDSDI LensData Off On Off Service Cradle XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 40 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference 5 5 Security menu Menu item Settings Default Level File Description Installed level Usero User3 User 0 User 0 S
9. 6 GND 2 no connection 7 no connection 3 Private data out 8 Private data out return 4 Private data in 9 Private data in return SubD 9 pin female 5 Housing attach cable shield to this pin connector Shield of cable directly to the connector housing 6 2 11 C2IP connector top Sat 8 pin standard RJ 45 ethernet connector Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX compliant with IEEE 802 3 edition 2000 Pin Description Transmit data TX Transmit data TX Receive data RX no connection no connection Receive data RX no connection o X O oO A WwW N no connection 6 2 12 Ethernet connector bottom Sat 8 pin standard RJ 45 ethernet connector Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX 1000BASE T and Gigabit Ethernet compatible Pin Description Transmit data TX Transmit data TX Receive data RX TD2 TD2 Receive data RX TD3 o NI O oO A O N TD3 54 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 2 13 Digital Audio OUT 1 2 connector BNC connector 2 channel AES EBU compliant audio output 1 0 Vpp 75 Q BNC connector 6 2 14 Digital Audio OUT 3 4 connector This connector carries the digitally converted audio channel 1 and 2 from the camera s Mic 1 and Mic 2 connectors BNC connector 2 channel AES EBU compliant
10. The wiring of the signalling connector is shown below a Prev out send Signal Send pin Return pin Call out send 143 63 Prev out ret Call out return 3 eL SO in send ISO 3 11 er On Air send UT yg A at _ SO in return On Air 4 12 On Air return less Call in send El gt F Audio 1 level L53 e Call in return Audio 2 level S sy GND te sf Housing There are several connection methods for the ISO On Air Yellow On Air and Call signalling functions dry contact common ground voltage level and open circuit voltage level A selection in the INSTALL gt SIGNALLING INPUT menu allows you to make the activity state of the function Active or Inactive correspond to a particular input signal There are two leads for each connection Send and Return 2 5 1 Dry contact External ISO signalling dry contact On Air in ext pin 4 Li L7 External On Air signalling re 1 dry contact On Air in ext return pin 12 RR e ee aa tae clas eta ase ae P Li l I F External Call signalling 1 dry contact Call in ext return pin 13 IS 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 gt SIGNALLING INPUT menu i XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 21 Chapter 2 Installat
11. audio output 1 0 Vpp 75 Q BNC connector 6 2 15 Analog Audio OUT 1 connector 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 Pin Description Audio shield O Audio output WS 3 Audio return XLR 3 pin male connector 6 2 16 Analog Audio OUT 2 connector Sensitivity range 64 dBu to 22 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio output is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio input 4 Pin Description Ft O Audio shield gt e Audio output e We 3 Audio return 2 XLR 3 pin male connector Sensitivity range 64 dBu to 22 dBu Signal at pin 2 of audio output is in phase with signal at pin 2 of audio input XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 55 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 56 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 7 Specifications Chapter Specifications 7 1 Technical specifications Item Value General Dimensions W x H x D 438 x 88 x 400 mm 17 2 x 3 5 x 15 7 in excluding transmission connector Weight max 13 5 kg 29 8 lbs Operating temperatures 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Storage temperatures 25 to 70 C 13 to 158 F Operating humidity max 90 relative humidity non condensing Shock resistance max 10 G transport m
12. 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 diagnostics on the OCP 400 With an Operational Control Panel OCP 400 is connected to the system transmission can be monitored in the diagnostics page of the panel Cable quality from XCU to Signal quality from XCU to FibA Cable AE OK oK camera Signal A FibB Cable ERROR Ll Cable quality from camera to Signal Nosi gnal_ N XCU Sgnal quality f P GJG a eU quality from camera to Indication Description TUIT OK Cable or signal quality is OK BEH ee Cable or signal quality is below optimum transmission is still in operation The quality level can vary between 6 high and O low units 34 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 4 Operation Indication Description a0 Cable or signal quality is poor Check cable and connectors for interruptions broken or dirty optical connections ERROR Cable error Check cable and connectors for interruptions broken or dirty optical connections No signal is received Check cable and connectors for interruptions broken or dirty No
13. common ground contact Li Li Li Li i i Li Li i i f i 1 On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector i Y i On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 1 i On Air Tally 2 IA j H T On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector i i On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station2 i I E sa iir aar NRO NS Li Li 1 7 y VOn Aip lally estacas oros i i i On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector i I a On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Stationn i i Li Li i i Li Li Li Li i i Li Li l r E On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector i Y On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 1 w On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 2 On Air in ext pin 4 Signalling connector I On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Stationn Li i Li External On Air signalling common ground contact Li IS Note Ensure that a reliable ground coupling exists between the control device ground and the XCU ground If a contact is closed the corresponding function is Active or Inactive depending on the selection in the INSTALL gt SIGNALLING INPUT menu Menu setting Input is shorted Input is open LH low high Function is Active Function is Inactive HL high low Function is Inactive Function is Active _A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _______ A A XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v
14. comprehensive end of life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end of life products Our program meets the requirements of the European Union s WEEE Directive and in the United States from the Environmental Protection Agency individual state or local agencies Grass Valley s end of life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment Upon request a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction depending on the ultimate disposition of the product can be sent to the requester Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal including freight however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass Valley at 800 80 80 20 20 or 33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries In the US and Canada please call 800 547 8949 or 530 478 4148 Ask to be connected to the EH amp S Department In addition information concerning Grass Valley s environmental policy can be found at www grassvalley com about environmental policy Packing unpacking Inspect the shipping container for evidence of damage immediately after receipt If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have
15. input Ext 3 in External 3 HD SDI or SDI video input ft 50 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals IS Note Make sure that the applied external video inputs match the temporal frequency 50 59 94 Hz of the selected camera video mode and that they are synced with the camera output signal External video signals The video signals applied on the external video inputs are returned to the camera Apply the external video signal according to the following table Selected camera External video input Output on the video mode Ext1 2 or 3 camera adapter 1080p50 59 576150 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 080p50 59 1080i50 59 720p50 59 no signa 080i50 59 no signa 720p50 59 576150 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 080p50 59 no signa 720p50 59 720p50 59 080i50 59 no signa 1080i50 59 576150 or 480i59 94 1080i50 59 080p50 59 no signa 720p50 59 no signa 080i50 59 1080i50 59 6 2 3 Main HD Video output connectors Connector Signal or function HD SDI A 2x B 2x C 2x 6x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 292M 1 5 Gbit s with embedded audio In 1080p50 59 94 mode 6x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 425M Level A or B 3 Gbit s with embedded audio HD SDI D Live Effect 2x 2x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 292M 1 5 Gbit s with embedded audio 1080i or 720p modes only or SMPTE 259M 270 Mbit s switchable 6 2 4 SDI Out video connectors Connec
16. outputs standard on board e The digital transmission backbone and power module meet the most demanding broadcasting needs e Heavy duty design with a new reliable power unit with low power consumption ideal for outside broadcast vans e HD and simultaneous high quality SD outputs available SSS SSS XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 16 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 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 e 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 e 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 e The thickness of the horizontal leg of the Lshaped 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 ma
17. 0 lt Advanced settings gt PAL NTSC wn Reference In Unknown 1080159 Unkno User 0 lt Advanced settings gt 1080150 720p59 wn 720p50 1080p59 1080p50 1080148 PAL NTSC Gen Lock Yes No No User 0 lt Advanced settings gt XCU Type Unknown lt range Unkno User 2 lt Advanced settings gt of XCU Types gt wn XCU Status Unknown Ok Unkno User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Illegal wn XCU PID lt HHH gt User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Package Info Package Ok Not Ok Ok User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Package 12NC 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Package Version 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Component Appl SW GEB FW Appl User 2 lt Advanced settings gt GEB Nios TRB FW SW PFB SW Config SW Bootloader Valid Ok Not Ok N A Not Ok User 2 lt Advanced settings gt 12NC 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Version 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt PCB Info Board GEB UIB COB GEB User 2 lt Advanced settings gt IDB TRB PDB PFB PID User 2 lt Advanced settings gt 12NC 0 65535 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Status 0 255 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Metrics Metrics 22 NoAccess 2 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Recovered Init Valid Run Hours 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Total Run Hours 0 65535 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Power Cycles 0 65535 0 User 2 lt Advanced setti
18. 1 4 23 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 4 Voltage level 0 2 5 Voc 84 180 in ext send pin 3 4 24Vp 180 in ext return pin 11 On Air in ext send pin 4 On Air in ext return pin 12 0 2 5 Voc 8246 all in ext send pin 5 4 24Vp a a Callin ext return pin 13 iia oir Apply a DC voltage to the inputs respect polarity If the voltage is low 0 to 2 5 V the function is Active or Inactive If the voltage is high 4 to 24 V the function is Inactive or Active The function state depends on the selection in the INSTALL gt SIGNALLING INPUT menu Menu setting Input is O 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 24 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 5 Open circuit Voltage level a ISO in ext send pin 3 95 180 in ext return pin 11 Eg ae Sa 8 _ _ On Air in ext send pin 4 On Air in ext return pin 12 oe Callin ext send pin 5 3 Callin ext return pin 13 A NHNO NNE HSNURHRRARSA Leave the circuit open or apply a DC voltage to the inputs respect polarity If the circuit is open the function is Active or Inactive If the voltage is high 4 to 24 V the function is Inactive or Active The function state depends on the selection in the INSTALL g
19. Dev ID Off User 1 Switch on and select system Alias or device ID to show in the status bar Cable Info Off On Off User 1 Switch on to show transmission cable information in the status bar 5 3 Audio Intercom menu Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Audio Audio 1 Level 0dB 6dB 6dB User 1 Selects studio audio attenuation level for Audio input 1 Audio 2 Level OdB 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 Engineering intercom channel Volt Cur drive Awire 2wire 4wire Service Selects voltage of current drive mode for Engineering intercom channel 2 4 wire 4wire 2wire 4wire Service Level OdB 6dB 6dB User 1 XCU Selects intercom channel attenuation Side Tone 0 99 50 User 1 Cradle Sets side tone feedback volume level Prod Wire Mode Awire 2wire 4wire User1 Cradle Selects wiring mode for Production intercom channel Volt Cur drive Awire 2wire 4wire Service Selects voltage of current drive mode for Production intercom channel 2 4 wire Awire 2wire 4wire Service Level OdB 6dB 6dB User 1 XCU Selects intercom channel attenuation E T h o Ez EOI Em XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Gu
20. ETUP button on the OCP 400 to open the setup menu 2 Push the Selection button to choose the BS menu UP BS DOWN SELECT 3 Push the Selection button enter the menu 4 The menu appears on the Monitoring outputs of the XCU Use the appropriate selection buttons to navigate the menu You can also use the rotary contol on the OCP 400 to move up or down through the menu 3 4 Navigating the menu The XCU menu is used for configuring the unit As there 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 MENU OFF gt Video Monitoring Audio Intercom Install Security Root Diagnostics gt gt The main menu screen shows five items and the name of the menu at the bottom One or more item can be hidden but become visible when you scroll down A cursor shows your position in the menu Use the Up and Down buttons to move the cursor up and down AA es 28 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 3 Setup 3 4 2 Finding your way Use the navigation buttons to move the cursor through the menu items If a double arrow gt gt is visible then pressing the Select bu
21. NNECTOR i s TI encroaches cana ann ean A ada 49 613 HY brid Tiber connector er ha ek eG Ba AoE eae 50 6 2 Cradle back panel 0h eae ee Meee a ee Ye ORE AE Ree oe 50 6 2 1 Main video connector panel 0 00000 cee 50 6 2 2 External video input connectors n a sssaaa anaa eee eee 50 6 2 3 Main HD Video output connectors 0 eee 51 6 2 4 SDI Out video connectors 0 eee eee 51 6 2 5 5 Monitoring CONE Sa A eae eae ee 52 6 2 6 Teleprompter connectors 0 eee eee 52 6 2 7 Reference connectors o 52 6 2 8 Signalling connector 0 2 0 0 0c eee 53 6 2 9 AIMtercom Connector in ii aoe Aen Leas OW tite ee AS 53 6 2 10 Auxiliary AUX connector 2 0 eee eee 54 62M C21Pconn ctor Op Lis Sa he cs es ee bs AA a A 54 6 2 12 Ethernet connector bottom 0 0 0 eee eee 54 6 2 13 Digital Audio OUT 1 2 connector 0 eee 55 6 2 14 Digital Audio OUT 3 4 connector 2 eee 55 6 2 15 Analog Audio OUT 1 connector s a a asana aeaaaee 55 6 2 16 Analog Audio OUT 2 connector s an aasa aaan eee 55 Chapter 7 Specifications 7 1 Technical specifications 0 0 00 ccc ee 57 7 2 DIMENSIONS Ss esterase aie hoe ewe eed EA Ee woe ai 59 4 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 End of life product recycling Grass Valley s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we ve established to manage the recycling of our products Grass Valley has developed a
22. PGAO User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Generic FPGA1 User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Transm FPGA User 0 lt Advanced settings gt SFP Module User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Temp F Power User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Generic FPGAO User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Generic FPGA1 User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Transm FPGA User 0 lt Advanced settings gt SFP Module User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Video inputs Extern 1 Carrier Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt Locked Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt VideoMode Unknown SD Unkno User 1 lt Advanced settings gt 1080i59 1080150 wn 720p59 720p50 1080p59 1080p50 1080i47 Extern 2 Carrier Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt Locked Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt VideoMode Unknown SD Unkno User 1 lt Advanced settings gt 1080i59 1080i50 wn 720p59 720p50 1080p59 1080p50 1080i47 Extern 3 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Carrier Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt Locked Yes No No User 1 lt Advanced settings gt VideoMode Unknown SD Unkno User 1 lt Advanced settings gt 1080i59 1080i50 wn 720p59 720p50 1080p59 1080p50 1080i47 Teleprompter Unknown None Unkno User
23. Q s 15 9 Preview output ext return 2 Call output ext relay contact SubD 15 pin male 10 ae elay 10 Call output ext return connector 3 ISO input ext dry contact 1 ISO input ext return 4 On Air input ext dry contact 12 oe input exi ren 5 Call input ext dry contact fe oe Uae ree 6 Audio 1 level analog input a eae Po e Ed voltage from 0 to 5 V voltage Trom Otoa V 7 5 V Operating Control Panel 15 GND Microphone impedance gt 200 Q sensitivity range 70 to 28 dBm Signal at pin 2 of audio input is in phase with signal at pin 2 of the audio output Shield of cable to the pin marked housing 6 2 9 Intercom connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 Prod out 4 wire out 2 wire 9 Prod out return 4 wire out 2 a in out wire in out SubD 15 pin female 2 Prod in 4 wire only 10 Prod in return 4 wire only connector 3 Prod in shield 4 wire only 11 Eng in shield 4 wire only 4 Eng in 4 wire only 12 Eng in return 4 wire only 5 Eng out 4 wire out 2 wire in 13 Eng out return 4 wire out 2 out wire in out 6 Prog in 4 wire only 14 Prog in return 4 wire only 7 Prog in shield 4 wire only 15 Housing 8 Housing Shield of cable to the pin marked housing XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 53 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 2 10 Auxiliary AUX connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 5V
24. Signal optical connections 4 3 Replacement of fuses IN Caution Switch off the XCU and disconnect power cables before proceeding Use only fuses of the type and rating specified Always replace both fuses at the same time The XCU is equipped with 2x T8AH type 250 V fuses They are located in the mains entry at the back of the unit Follow these steps to replace the fuses located in the mains entry Insert small flat Insert small flat screwdriver here b q screwdriver here to open clip to open clip 1 Insert a very small screwdriver into the hole at the left side and then at the right side of the fuseholder 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 _ _ eee _ ___ ___ A A ee ey XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 35 Chapter 4 Operation 36 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Chapter 5 XCU menu reference 5 1 Video menu Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Colour Bar Colour Bar Off On Off User 1 Turns color bar on or off when camera signal is not present Bar Type Split Full Split User 1 Cradle Selects color bar type SD Detail D
25. al Status OK Critic Error NoSig User 0 lt Advanced settings gt NoSig Unknown RX Margin User 0 lt Advanced settings gt CRC Error Count 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt T2F Converter Triax to Fiber Converter Temperature Ok Unknown Unkno User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Critic Error wn FPGA Temp lt temp gt Service lt Advanced settings gt Fan User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Cable Power Unknown Open Error User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Power Off Overload Short Cam Off Cam On Error XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 42 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Int Error Unknown VMtest Unkno User 0 lt Advanced settings gt STtest CStest wn FBtest Start Shutdown nonFlex Family Package Ok Not Ok Not Ok User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Package 12NC 0 65535 0 User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Package Version 0 65535 0 User 0 lt Advanced settings gt F2T Converter Fiber to Triax Converter Temperature Ok Unknown Unkno User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Critic Error wn FPGA Temp lt temp gt Service lt Advanced settings gt Package Ok Not Ok Not Ok User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Package 12NC 0 65535 0 User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Package Version 0 65535 0 User 0 lt Advan
26. alid video signal is received e To turn on the XCU color bar go to the VIDEO gt COLOR BAR gt COLOR BAR item and select On Gl e The color bar type can be selected with the VIDEO gt COLOR BAR gt COLOR BAR TYP item Two color bar types are available 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 lenghts 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 INSTALL gt TIMING menu and adjust the H PHASE item IS Note The phase shift can be further adjusted in the INSTALL gt TIMING gt SHIFT menu Use the PIXELS and LINES items to shift the signals over one or more pixels and one or more lines respecively The maximum shift is exactly one frame AAA lt KK A A Se A A a E 32 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 4 Operation Chapter 4 Operation 4 1 Front panel indicators During setup and operation transmission can be monitored on the XCU front panel A display and several LED indicators provide information about important operational functions Communication D Transmission D Camera Power HD Cable D 00 Co On Gi a pay Camera number display I
27. alue Bitrate max 100 kbit s 5 a a 2 Private Output level high gt 4V s cr data in 79 oll Output level low lt 4V O t5 o Output impedance 250 Q I 9 Input level high gt 2 V max 12 V Private data out Input level low lt 2V Input impedance gt 4 7kQ IS 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 us and can be more than 30 us depending on the type of cable The duty cycle difference between input and output is max 5 26 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 3 Setup 3 1 Front navigation panel Display Back Up 2 0 Down Select The front navigation panel is used to set the camera number and to access and navigate the internal XCU menu 3 2 Setting the camera number Hold the 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 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 27 Chapter 3 Setup 3 3 2 Using the OCP 400 operation control panel The OCP 400 can be used to access the XCU menu remotely 1 Push the S
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29. ax 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 Power connection IEC type 3 pin male Transmission Transmission connector s Depending on XCU transmission Video and signal connectors Teleprompter input x BNC loop through output 1 0 Vpp 75 Q Reference input x BNC loop through output 1 0 Vpp 75 Q HD Tri Level sync or SD Black Burst HD SDI outputs with embedded digital audio 6x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 292M 1080i 720p at 59 94 50 Hz 080p23 98 25 29 97 Hz or HD SDI outputs live effect 2x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 292M 1080i 720p at 59 94 50 Hz 080p23 98 25 29 97 Hz HD SDI monitoring output 1x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 292M 1080i 720p at 59 94 50 Hz 1080p23 98 25 29 97 Hz SDI monitoring output 1x BNC 1 0 Vpp 75 Q XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 57 Item Chapter 7 Specifications Value CVBS monitoring output 1x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q External video inputs 3x BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q HD SDI or SDI 1x loop through output Data connectors 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
30. been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically The shipping container should be placed upright and opened from the top Remove the cushioning material and lift out the contents The contents of the shipment should be checked against the packing list If the contents are incomplete if there is mechanical damage or defect or if the units do not perform correctly when unpacked notify your sales or service centre within eight days If the shipping container shows signs of damage or stress notify the carrier as well If a unit is being returned to for servicing try to 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 service centre If the original packing can no longer be used the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials 1 Wrap unit in heavy paper or plastic 2 Use strong shipping container 3 Use a layer of shock absorbing material around all sides of the unit to provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside container 4 Seal shipping container securely 5 Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 5 Declaration of conformity We Grass Valley Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Net
31. ced settings gt Transm Details Triax Triax Locked Yes No No Service lt Advanced settings gt gt XCU Cable Length 0 65535 135 Service lt Advanced settings gt Total Quality 0 65535 255 Service lt Advanced settings gt Cable Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Signal Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Avg MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Max MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef EQ Taps Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef RS Error Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Filter MER Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef lt XCU Cable Length 0 65535 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt Total Quality 0 65535 255 Service lt Advanced settings gt Cable Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef Signal Quality Good Average Undef Service lt Advanced settings gt Bad Undef gt Conv Cable Length 0 65535 135 Service lt Advanced settings gt Total Quality 0 65535 255 Service lt Advanced settings gt XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Cable Quality
32. d remote control of cameras up to a 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 3G Twin combines a Triax connector with two dark fiber connectors 1 2 3 XCU models There are two XCU models available Elite This model supports 720p 1080i 1080PsF video modes and offers 8x 1 5 Gbit s HD SDI video outputs Connect LDX Series LDK 8000 LDK 8000 Elite and LDK 8300 single speed only cameras to this XCU model WorldCam This model supports 720p 1080i 1080p 1080PsF video modes and offers 6x 3 Gbit s 2x 1 5 Gbit s or 8x 1 5 Gbit s HD SDI video outputs SSS ee A XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 13 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 4 Camera control and monitoring You can access the XCU menu which contains all operational settings from an Operational Control Panel In addition to the operational menu the installation and service menus can be accessed directly 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
33. elects XCU user level Note switch the unit off and on to take the changes into effect PIN Code lt code gt User 2 Enter a PIN code to access Service level Factory Defaults Exec Exec User 2 Resets all settings to their factory defaults 5 6 Diagnostics menu Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Cable Power Camera Power On Off On User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Connector None Fiber Triax None User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Error Status Unknown Open Unkno User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Power Off wn Overload Short Cam Off Cam On Error Int Error Unknown VMtest Unkno User 2 lt Advanced settings gt STtest CStest wn FBtest Start Shutdown nonFlex Family Communication Cam Connected Yes No No User 2 lt Advanced settings gt C2IP Panels 0 99 0 User 2 lt Advanced settings gt LDK Connect Gw Yes No No User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Ethernet MAC Address lt H HHH gt User 2 Cradle lt Advanced settings gt Link state Connected Disconn User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Disconn Link type Unknown 10Mb Unkno User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Half 10Mb Full wn 100Mb Half 100Mb Full Negotiate Loopback test Loopback test Off On Off Service lt Advanced settings gt Data count lt HHH gt Service lt Advanced settings gt Data errors 0 65535 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt Data loss 0 65535 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt
34. eration of this equipment local building safety and fire protection standards must be observed Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation The appropriate servicing authority must then be informed For example safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the intended function or shows visible damage Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate 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 gt bbbbo gt b To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers or panels Refer servicing to qualified personnel only In case of an emergency ensure that power is disconnected Use only fuses of the type and rating specified Connect the unit only to a power source with the specified voltage rating To prevent risk of overheating ventilate the unit correctly For safety reasons the unit must be mounted in a 19 inch rack which has safety covers according to IEC65
35. et DataLoss Ok User 2 Shows the time date setting status Error Ok Batt Status Ok Low Error Ok User 2 Show Battery Status When low have the internal battery replaced Signalling input Onair Source GPIO Ethernet GPIO UserO Cradle GPIO General Purpose Input Output On Air is controlled by the signalling connector on the XCU Ethernet On Air is controlled via the C2IP Ethernet network e g by the OCP 400 p_a a eS SSS se XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 39 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Onair R Inp Low High High Low User 0 Cradle Selects switch mode for the Red On Air Low Open High High signalling input High Open Onair Y Inp Low High High Low UserO Cradle Selects switch mode for the Yellow On Air ISO Low Open High High signalling input High Open Call Input Low High High Low User 0 Cradle Selects switch mode for the Call signalling input Low Open High High High Open Signalling Outp Crash2Air On Off Off User 1 XCU Network IP mode Auto Manual Auto User 0 Selects manual or automatic IP configuration mode Subnet Mask 0 31 0 User 0 Selects the subnet mask value when manual IP mode is selected BS IP digit 1 1 250 0 User O Cradle Se aa Y VETO Genle Selects XCU IP address when IP mode is BS IP digit
36. etail Off On Off User 1 XCU Turns SD Detail on or off Source R G Y R G Y User 1 XCU Selects the source for SD Detail signal generation 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 1 XCU Sets the SD Detail reduction level for shadow areas Soft Detail Off On Off User 1 XCU Switches SD Soft Detail on or off This function reduces the amount of detail added fo large transitions Soft Detail Lvl 0 99 50 User 1 XCU Sets the maximum limit level of detail for Soft Detail XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 37 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference 5 2 Monitoring menu Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Display On Time Time User2 XCU Selects the camera menu to be permanently On or to disappear after a set Time Menu time 3830 10 User3 XCU Sets the length of time the menu is dis played when the Display mode is set to Time Statusbar Camera Number Off On Off User 1 Switch on to show the camera number in the status bar Name Off Alias
37. ets In fiberoptic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors immediately after disconnecting a cable Keep the dust caps clean XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Cleaning fiber optic connectors A N WARNING Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber optic transmission Fiberoptic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and unmated it is essential that fiberoptic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean the connectors before they are mated Use a commerially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiberoptic connectors and follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully e The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules the interior walls of alignment sleeves and the interior and exterior of connector shells e 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 e For jacks it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding ferrules e Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles so it is important t
38. herlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards EN60065 Safety EN55103 1 2009 EMC Emission for the following environments E1 Residential E2 Commercial and light industrial E3 Urban outdoors E4 Controlled EMC environment and the rural outdoors environment The average half cycle r m s inrush currents for this product are 16 A on intial switch on 11 A after a supply interruption of 5 s EN55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC FCC Class A Statement This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio 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 take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference 6 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Important information Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference During installation and op
39. ide v1 4 38 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Side Tone 0 99 50 User 1 Cradle Sets side tone feedback volume level Prog Wire Mode 4wire 2wire 4wire User 1 Cradle Selects wiring mode for Program intercom channel Level OdB 6dB 6dB User 1 XCU Selects intercom channel attenuation 5 4 Install menu Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description Camera Number 1 99 1 User 2 Cradle Sets camera number Alias lt text gt User2 XCU Sets Alias for the camera system Device ID lt text gt User 2 Cradle Sets Device ID for the XCU Timing H Phase 0 99 50 User 0 Cradle Sets the horizontal H synchronization phase Shift Pixels 0 1920 0 Service Cradle Selects output time shift for all video outputs in pixels Lines 0 1080 0 Service Cradle Selects output time shift for all video outputs in video lines Time Date Time lt Time gt User 2 Shows current time Date lt Date gt 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 LW 1 User 2 Sets the value for month Year 2000 2199 2012 User 2 Sets the value for year Set date Exec User 2 Apply new date settings Status NotS
40. ings gt CRC Error 0 65535 50 Service lt Advanced settings gt Count SFP Module Opt Module Unknown Unkno Service lt Advanced settings gt FTLF1424P2 wn RX Power Service lt Advanced settings gt RX Power Service lt Advanced settings gt TX Power Service lt Advanced settings gt EE ES S S S S S SE S SEEEEEEEE A ee XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 44 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference Menu item Settings Default Level Stored Description TX Power Service lt Advanced settings gt Audio mute Off On On Service lt Advanced settings gt Video mute Off On On Service lt Advanced settings gt Data Error Stats UART Errors 0 65335 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt Decompr Errors 0 65335 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt IP Errors 0 65335 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt TCP Errors 0 65335 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt TCP Retries 0 65335 0 Service lt Advanced settings gt Reset Statistics Off On Off Service lt Advanced settings gt Temperature Fan Actual User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Required User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Temp C Power User 0 lt Advanced settings gt Generic F
41. ion Menu setting Input is shorted Input is open LH low high Function is Active Function is Inactive HL high low Function is Inactive Function is Active 2 5 2 Dry contact with multiple XCUs This is an example of an On Air signalling with multiple XCUs using a common contact External On Air signalling common contact 1 E I i 1 i i i T On Air Tally 1 POR i H l T On Air in ext send pin 4 Signalling connector Y l i On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 1 H i On Air Tally 2 a On Air in ext send pin 4 Signalling connector l i I On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station 2 Li ES ii ii l l I Li Li 1 DIE tt fe sn 1 i i T On Air in ext send pin 4 Signalling connector 1 On Air in ext return pin 12 Base Station n l 1 Li Li Li l I Li Li I I IS Note Use either Send or Return only but do not mix If a contact is closed the corresponding function is Active or Inactive depending on the selection in the INSTALL gt SIGNALLING INPUT menu Menu setting Input is shorted Input is open LH low high Function is Active Function is Inactive HL high low Function is Inactive Function is Active q E A ee SS ee 22 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 3 Common ground On Air Tally 1 8 8 8 External On Air signalling
42. mecanicos oct BA hades ph als ds a dhe 12 12 2 3G TPANSMUSSION 2 5 eos oe hs dana eae od eae Baca oe eee eta Slee ER VEEN Sa 13 T2230 ACU models ot ci he e o aan tee tes aot 13 1 2 4 Camera control and monitoring 0 0 0c cee ee eee 14 Mainvteatures s cri taras A da AA Rata E A Ried Ga ca date Go 15 Chapter 2 Installation 21 Rack installation E dt id 17 2 1 1 Installing rack mounting TallS ooooooooooooooo ooo 17 2 1 2 Installing the cradle o o o o ooooooooooooo ee eee 18 2 1 3 Transporting rack mounted XCUS 0 2 0 0 000 18 2 1 4 CONNECTING StUGIO CADIING aaa a BUS seals iia 19 2 2 iMounting the XCU mesire eee pee ein ca god aig woe aad eng ane We a ei eed 19 2 3 Setting up the control network oooccooccooocnarrra 20 24 Setting up intercoM cover cee eed eh ee Pee een weve reed AI al E 20 2 5 Setting up studio signalling 0 cece eee 21 Za DIycontact of B30 4S DS da RS By eS ae a do a Ee 21 2 5 2 Dry contact with multiple XCUS 2 eee 22 2 5 3 COMMON QrOUNG a ii a tek BAU lees Aol We hee cog ROP tl re RA 23 25 A VOM le lic a Ani nia 24 2 5 5 Open circuit Voltage level 2 0 cece eee 25 2 6 Setting up external audio level o oooooocooocorrrrr 26 2 7 Using private data cuore os Ta Sete eee rehire dow 26 Chapter 3 Setup 3 1 Front navigation panel ooococcoco tee 27 3 2 Setting the camera number 0 00 27 3 3 Accessing the Men
43. n normal operation the segment display shows the camera number of the camera connected to the XCU When the internal menu is accessed the display shows nn Communication indicator This green indicator lights when communication between camera and the XCU is established and working correctly A red indicator indicates a communication error Transmission indicator This green indicator lights when a working signal transmission is established between the camera and XCU In case of a Triax connection this indicator lights green A correct Fiber connection is indicated by a blue light A red light indicates a connection error XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 33 Chapter 4 Operation Camera Power indicator A green light means that the connected camera is powered by the XCU and switched on A blinking green light indicates that a camera is connected but not switched on A red light indicates a power supply error e g a power overload Cable indicator This green indicator lights when a transmission cable is correctly connected between the camera and XCU A blinking red light indicates a missing or interrupted transmission cable A red light indicates that a cable is connected but there is an error e g a short circuit 5 On Air indicator The On Air indicator lights when the connected camera is switched On Air On Air Yellow indicator or ISO The On Air Yellow indicator lights when the connected
44. ngs gt Minimum Temp User 2 lt Advanced settings gt Maximum Temp User 2 lt Advanced settings gt XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 46 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference 5 7 Service menu Menu item Settings Default Level File Description Info Files Storage None SDcard None Service lt Advanced settings gt USB SD USB Write Config Exec Service lt Advanced settings gt Write Settings Exec Service lt Advanced settings gt Write Usage Exec e Service lt Advanced settings gt LogFiles Storage None SDcard None Service lt Advanced settings gt USB SD USB Write AppLog Exec Service lt Advanced settings gt SD Card Present Yes No No Service lt Advanced settings gt Status Unknown Busy Unknown Service lt Advanced settings gt OK Error NonGV Init Copy to USB Exec Service lt Advanced settings gt Data Partition Status Unknown Busy Unknown Service lt Advanced settings gt OK Error NonGV Init Space Left lt value gt Service lt Advanced settings gt Format Off Running Off Service lt Advanced settings gt Lic Partition Status Unknown Busy Unknown Service lt Advanced settings gt OK Error NonGV Init USB available No Yes No Service lt Advanced settings gt XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 47 Chapter 5
45. nit is a heavy duty multi standard transmission and power system designed for Grass Valley studio cameras 1 1 1 About this manual The purpose of this manual is to present a detailed description of how to install 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 e Online versions of documentation updated versions of user s guides data sheets brochures application notes in pdf format are available for download e Software downloads camera software updates release notes and installation instructions are available for download XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 11 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 Technology 1 2 1 Unique Cradle concept The eXchangeable Control Unit system is like no other in the world Its unique cradle can be pre mounted and pre wired in a 19 inch rack making a secure mechanical and electrical connection permitting the XCU box to easily slide in and out whenever needed Each XCU comes with one cradle but additional cradles may be acquired to extend usability across different environments allowing you to quickly and easily transfer XCUs between OB vans studios or anyplace The cradle concept allows for moving boxes easily and quickly between l
46. ns studio signalling can now be connected according to your application and studio configuration Refer to Cradle back panel on page 50 for connectors and signals available on the cradle More information about studio signalling control network intercom cabling and other studio infrastructure can be found further down this chapter 2 2 Mounting the XCU To mount the XCU into the cradle proceed as follows e 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 e Hold down the springs inside the locking handles and at the same time swing them open Pull out the XCU from the cradle by pulling the XCU at its sides D Now the transmission and mains cables can be connected Refer to XCU back panel on page 49 for connectors and signals available on the XCU _A _ A _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ A A ey XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 Setting up the control network The XCU is connected to the control network hub or router via an Ethernet cable straight through not cross over An OCP 400 Operational Control Panel and if required an MCP 400 Master Control Panel are also connected to the Ethernet network via a hub or router An OCP 400 can also be connected directly to the XCU using a cros
47. nt 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 menu 3 4 5 User levels There are four user levels user 0 user 1 user 2 and user 3 The purpose of the user levels is to restrict the set of functions which can be changed by whoever is operating the unit User level O is a special protection level which locks most of the operational controls of the camera Use this level to ensure that a camera that has been set up is not tampered with User level 0 is not normally used for operational purposes as it is too restrictive for normal circumstances The recommended minimum user level is 1 For full control set the level to 3 When you switch off the power the access rights that were obtained by the use of the PIN code are disabled and the camera starts at the assigned user level when switched on again _ _____________________z_z_ gt gt _zp_ ______________ __________________________________________ oo ED E0E uE EEE Em EOE_ O EE LE O 30 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 3 Setup 3 5 Intercom setup The studio camera systems offer extensive intercom facilities between came
48. o clean both the insides and outsides e The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a transmitter or receiver e Mate the connector immediately Do not let the connector lie around and collect dust before mating e Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be mated with the connector Never insert any liquid into the ports XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 9 Mains lead wiring for UK users The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e 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 e The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored RED e The wire colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored BLACK Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly if you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician 10 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Welcome Grass Valley s XCU eXchangeable Control U
49. ocations 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 cameras extends the cradle s usefulness across all types of productions Triax and or Fiber connectors can easily be exchanged during production and in the field All other connectors are mounted on a separate connector panel in the cradle After disconnecting mains power and the Triax Fiber transmission the box can be removed 12 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 2 3G Transmission Grass Valley s latest XCU is based on full digital transmission and a proven and robust power system The 3G transmission system consists of a dockable camera adapter that fits on Grass Valley HD camera heads and an XCU that takes care of power signal transport and conversion and connection to the studio or OB van A wide range of 3G transmission versions is available so there is always an option that suits your operational situation best XCU 3G Triax The XCU 3G Triax makes camera transmission fully compatible with industry standard Triax cables This allows the use of existing reliable and valuable cable inventories and at the same time increases already long cable runs with up to 25 greater distances 3G Triax offers video transmission an
50. on the next time you enter the system menu it is advisable to leave the system menu by returning to the main menu TOP and selecting MENU OFF 3 4 4 Making changes To find out where to change a function consult XCU menu reference on page 37 to find out under which menu group or subgroup the function is located If the cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub menu then the item pointed to has a value The value can be XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 29 Chapter 3 Setup e a toggle value only two values for example Yes or No e alist value more than two values e an analog value variable from 00 to 99 e or unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analog values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button toggles between these two values If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of several possible values then pressing the Select button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the value currently selected Use the Up and Down buttons to point to a new value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list If an analog value is displayed next to a function name pressing the Select button places the cursor in fro
51. raman tracker floor man XCU and studio To help you set up and operate the intercom system the following controls are available e XCU menu system e Camera head menu system e Camera adapter rear panel e Camera head switches Q Tip When setting up a system it is usually more convenient to use an OCP 400 to set your preferences in both the XCU and camera head menus 3 5 1 Studio interface setup A fourwire or a two wire studio system can be connected to the XCU In the AUDIO gt INTERCOM menu select the Wire Mode for the engineering ENG production PROD and program PROG channels By default these values are set to fourwire Isolate The isolate function completely disconnects the XCU intercom from the studio system The function can be switched locally or remotely via the OCP 400 Levels In the fourwire mode the menu gives you a choice of either a 0 dBu or a 6 dBu signal level In the two wire mode this level is set to 0 dBu e Set the input and output intercom levels for the PROD and ENG channels The range is O to 99 default is 50 e Set the input level for the PROG channel e Set the levels for the sidetone in a two wire system in this menu XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 31 Chapter 3 Setup 3 6 Color bars For set up and test purposes the XCU can generate a color bar signal at the HD SDI output connectors This signal will be only present when no camera is connected and no v
52. s over Ethernet cable The IP address and other options for the Ethernet connection can be set up in the XCU menu These items can also be set up remotely using a network configuration tool such as Grass Valley s SiteConfig software Note By default the Ethernet connection is set up for automatic IP configuration 2 4 Setting up intercom Connect the studio intercom system to the rear of the XCU Both a two and fourwire cabling can be used In the AUDIO INTERCOM gt INTERCOM gt ENG gt WIRE MODE menu select the cabling system 2wire or 4wire The wiring of the panel connector is shown below for two wire and fourwire systems Two wire systems aa Signal Value 8 E m CG Housing Housing o Signal level 0 dBu RMS Prod eer car Load impedance 2002 G Gu Eng in out fo Voltage level max 40 VDC Oo Oo 0 O o G 7 Prod in out Four wire systems 3 Signal Value Housing fsa e Housing Prog in ret i Output signal level 6 or 0 dBu RMS selectable Prog i D ett e Al 7 Eng in out Output impedance max 50 Q symmetrical Eng in 1 1 5 Input signal level 6 or 0 dBu RMS selectable Prod in ret H 5 Impedance min 9 kQ symmetrical Prod in e ct 7 Prod in out 20 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 Setting up studio signalling Connect the studio signalling system to the rear of the XCU
53. t SIGNALLING INPUT menu Menu setting Input is open Input is 4 to 24V OH open high Function is Active Function is Inactive HO high open Function is Inactive Function is Active Tee XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 25 Chapter 2 Installation 2 6 Setting up external audio level The camera audio levels for channel 1 and 2 can be externally controlled by the XCU In the camera system menu go to the INSTALL gt AUDIO gt AUDIO GAIN MODE item and select Ext On the OCP 400 push the SETUP button and choose the Cam submenu Use the NEXT button to scroll to the REM AUDIO menu and select 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 Mic Line Mic 5 V pin 7 ee he A 22 12dBu AN 28 4dBu 3 7V 34 2dBu K aav A0 8dBu eae 46 14dBu ay 52 20dBu anaes 58 26dBu Paka 64 32dBu ar GND pin 15 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 2 7 Using private data Private data channels can be used for sending serial data via the transmission cable For example electronic scriptboard or character data for a video display unit or pan and tilt data can be transmitted to the camera Function V
54. tor Signal or function SD SDI 1 BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 259M 270 Mbit s SD SDI 2 BNC 0 8 Vpp 75 Q SMPTE 259M 270 Mbit s XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 51 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 2 5 Monitoring connectors 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 6 2 6 Teleprompter connectors Connector Signal TP in Teleprompter input signal analog SD TP out Teleprompter loop through output signal This output signal is always looped through even when the XCU is not mounted 6 2 7 Reference connectors Connector Signal Ref in Reference input signal HD Tri Level sync or SD Black Burst are accepted Ref out Reference loop through output signal This output signal is always looped through even when the XCU is not mounted IS Note The last loop through output in a chain must be terminated with a 75 Q resistor The maximum number of XCUs that can be looped through is 6 SSS SS A eee SS eee 52 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 2 8 Signalling connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 Preview output ext relay 8 Housing contact lt 10
55. tton brings you one level lower in the menu system Only five items are visible in each menu Scroll up or down to see more items When you first enter a menu other than the main menu the cursor is positioned next to the first item The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item Use the control to scroll up to them e Select TOP to bring you back to the Main menu e Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one TOP PREVIOUS gt Camera Number 1 IP Address Ethernet Serial Camera Power System NoSignal Col Bar Video Mode 720p59 Teleprompter Off The System menu above shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu and the other items that are available by scrolling up or down 3 4 3 Leaving the menu If you are deep within the menu structure follow these steps to leave e f necessary move the cursor to the left column e Scroll upwards until the cursor points to TOP this is the main menu e Press the Select button the cursor now points to the Menu Off item of the Main menu e 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 the MONITORING gt MENU However when you enter the menu again you enter at the last position of the cursor and not at the top of main menu To prevent confusi
56. u 0 eee 27 3 3 1 Using the XCU front navigation panel 0 0 0 momo 27 3 3 2 Using the OCP 400 operation control panel 0 0 0 0 0 cee 28 3 4 Navigating the MenuU 00 a a E a eee 28 3 41 Entering the Metas A Sy A A 28 AZ EIA UY A e dl aia 29 SAS ESAVING AAA a e Ue dare modo 29 344 IMIAKINGZCMANGSS 31 Ro SAS o A A A A em eee 29 34 5 User level Enean a it tn a en BRS A Oe GLAS 30 3 5 Intercom Setups 03s seek ekg en O ack eee Oe eae ee ee a ee 31 3 5 1 Studio nt rfacs Setup wk ow cs ree a ee eee A ie eo 31 3 6 Colorbarssaicsuaiie wee eae peeled Be eb eee be ete Re asin EEA 32 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 3 37 MINGE heed Sed A E A ad ava A AO 32 Chapter 4 Operation 4 1 Front panel indicators ssassn eaaa 33 4 2 Transmission diagnostics on the OCP 400 0 cece eee eee 34 43 Replacement of fuses 0 000 tees 35 Chapter 5 XCU menu reference BA MISCO MENU A A Gates 37 5 2 Monitoring Menu 6 0 eee 38 5 3 Audio IntercomM Menu 38 5 4 Installs Meny sees cic ccce a eed Sed ek Se eh a eh REE ES 39 5 57 Sec rity MENUS a ase jets ence Seer aaa EA enero eet ate teeta e AAS EE a Gate rod ae aed 41 5 6 Diagnostics MENU 66 eee 41 BiP Service MeN ccs cients A A LAL eek a 47 Chapter 6 Connectors and signals 6 1 _XCU back panel scientist dis dd deh dee 49 631 Mains power COnneCtObies us cne A Be ap 49 122 MaX CO
57. y be different L E min 30 cm 11 8 in max 2 mm 0 08 in gt ee min 12 mm 0 5 in XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 17 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 2 Installing the cradle After mounting the rack mounting rails install the cradle 1 Slide the cradle into the rack so it is supported by the L shaped mounting rails 2 Fix the cradle to the front rack posts using four M6 screws not supplied with the unit 2 13 Transporting rack mounted XCUs When transporting rack mounted XCUs in a flightcase make sure to take the following precautions e Use proper shock absorbers for the rack to prevent damage during transport e 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 450 mm 455 mm 88 mm 2 RU e To prevent any vertical movement of the cradle during transport lock up the cradle between other units and the vertical rail stands as indicated in the illustration below Make sure there is enough support at the back of the unit at a minimum distance of 400 mm from the rack front 400 mm XCU or other rack device FRONT XCU or other rack device A 18 XCU eXchangeable Control Unit User s Guide v1 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 4 Connecting studio cabling The studio cabling main video outputs control and intercom connectio

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