LDK 4502 HDTV Camera Base Station User’s Guide 3922 496 48741 St.
Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast Solutions Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: : Safety EN60065 EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a. the Safety Directives 73/23//EEC and 93/68/EEC b.
HDTV Camera Base Station User's Guide Contents About This Manual ........................................................ ii Safety Instructions ................................................... 1-1 Safety Summary ........................................................ 1-2 Cautions and Warnings ............................................. 1-2 Earthing ..................................................................... 1-3 Installation ................................................................
About This Manual Service policy The Camera Base Station is a sophisticated base station containing state-of-the-art electronic components which are designed to provide long-life operation without the need for maintenance. With this in mind, the service policy of Thomson Multimedia Broadcast Solutions endeavours to ensure that help will be quickly on hand in the unlikely event of anything going wrong.
Section 1 Safety Instructions This section outlines the precautions that must be taken into account when using the LDK 20(S) Studio Camera. Contents Safety Summary ........................................................ 1-2 Cautions and Warnings ............................................. 1-2 Safety Instructions Earthing .....................................................................
Safety Summary Cautions and Warnings This informaton is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment. When performing service, be sure to read and comply with the warning and caution notices appearing in the manuals.
Earthing Symbol Colour Red The rear of a CPU has two separate screw terminals for protective earth (PE) and video earth (VE). Explanation High voltage terminal at which a voltage, with respect to an other terminal, exists or may be adjusted to 1000V or more. VE Metal strap PE Yellow/Black Live part.
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Section 2 Installation This section provides information which is relevant when the base station is to be used for the first time. Packing and unpacking instructions together with information on the integration of the base station into your studio system are provided. The procedures for the customization of certain hardware functions and connector information is also provided. Contents Unpacking/Transport/Storage ................................... 2-2 Dimensions ..........................................
Unpacking/Transport/Storage 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 been checked for completeness and the units have been checked mechanically and electrically. If the original packing can no longer be used, the following general instructions should be used for repacking with commercially available materials: a.
Dimensions Dimensions: Width: Height: Depth: 438 mm 88 mm 510 mm max. (excluding triax connector + cable) Weight: approx. 17kg.
Connectors and Cables Data1 I / Com Sign Data2 WFM HD SDI External 1 R 1 2 G 2 3 B 3 TP 230 Aux SDI 1 PXM 1 RS232 2 2 Link Ref CVBS Text Audio out Triax connector orientation The triax connector can be mounted to suit your cable run.
Intercom Connector (I/Com) - Panel View 15-pin female, shielded cable 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 8 15 9 1 Prod. out (4-wire out, 2-wire in/out) Prod. in (4-wire only) Prod. in shield (4-wire only) ENG in (4-wire only) ENG out (4-wire out, 2-wire in/out) Progr. in (4-wire only) Progr. in shield (4-wire only) Housing prod. out return (4-wire out, 2-wire in/out) prod.
RS232 Connector (RS232) - Panel View 1. SPARE 9 6 5 1 2. RS-RXD - Receive Data 3. RS-TXD - Transmit Data 4. RS-DTR - Data Terminal Ready 5. RS-DGND - Signal Ground 6. RS-DSR - Data bSet Ready 7. RS-RTS - Request To Send 8. RS-CTS - Clear To Send 9.
Auxiliary Connector (Aux) - Panel View 9-pin female, shielded cable 1. +5V 9 5 2. AN 0 3. PRIVATE DATA OUT 4. PRIVATE DATA IN 6 5. Housing (Shield of cable to this pin) 1 6. GND 7. AN 1 8. PRIVATE DATA OUT RET 9. PRIVATE DATA IN RET Shield of cable directly to the connector housing. X371 9-pin female Panel part number Cable part number 2411 022 06238 2411 022 05284 AUX (private data BS - CAM) : "0"= 0V +/- 0.5V 5 : "1"= 5V +/- 0.
Signalling Connector (Sign) - Panel View 15-pin male, shielded cable 1. Prev. out ext. (relay contact < 10 ohm) 2. Call out ext. (relay contact < 10 ohm) 3. Iso in ext. (dry contact) 1 9 4. On-Air in ext (dry contact) 5. Call in ext. (dry contact) 6. Audio 1 level (analogue input voltage 0V to +5V, see figure below) 15 - 8 64 58 52 46 40 34 28 22 dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ----------------------------------------- 0V +0.7V +1.3V +1.9V +2.5V +3.1V +3.7V +4.3V 7.
When the Iso, On-Air or Call signal is provided by a dry contact, connect the outputs to the signalling connector as shown in this figure. Iso 1a External Iso signaling dry contact Iso 1b On-Air (Tally) 1a External On-Air signaling dry contact On-Air (Tally) 1b Call 1a External Call signaling dry contact Call 1b Iso in ext. (PIN3) Iso in ext. Return (PIN11) On-Air in ext. (PIN4) On-Air in ext. Return (PIN12) Call in ext. (PIN5) Call in ext.
Audio Connector - Panel View 1. shield 1 2 2. Audio + 3. Audio - Microphone impedance >200 ohm 3 Sensitivity remote controlled via base station: range: -64 to -22 dBu. Shield of cable directly to the connector housing. X338/X339 XLR 3-pin male Panel part number Cable part number 2422 026 02985 2432 026 00185 Data Connector - Panel View A 4-pin male, shielded cable A. Data D B. Data not C. Not connected B D. Shield Shield of cable to the pin marked housing.
Mains Input Connector - Panel View Eurostyle 3-pin male 230 1. Neutral 2. Line 3. Earth Mains input voltage: 230 Vac or 115 Vac 1 2 Fuses: 4AT Mains frequency: 10AT 47 to 63 Hz Power consumption: 320 Watt 3 Link Connector - Panel View 3-pin female, shielded cable 1 1. Data link 2. Data link N 2 3. Housing 3 Shield of cable to the pin marked housing.
Headset Connectors - Panel View Headset Connector 6 Tuchel 5-pin female 5 1. Telephone left 2 1 2. Telephone return 3. Microphone 4. Microphone return 5/6.Telephone right 4 3 X574 Panel part number Cable part number Shield of cable directly to the connector housing. Tuchel 5-pin female Tuchel 6-pin female 1. Telephone left 6 1 2. Telephone return 3. Microphone 4. Microphone return 5 2 5. Telephone right 6. Telephone return 4 3 Shield of cable directly to the connector housing.
Triax Connectors - Panel View Triax Connectors Fischer 3 1. Inner pin: Signals + power 2. Inner shield: Return 3. Outer shield: Base Station housing Trilock 2 1. Inner pin: Signals + power 2. Inner shield: Return 3. Outer shield: Base Station housing ARD 1 1. Inner pin: Signals + power 2. Inner shield: Return 3.
Intercom The intercom functions available are determined by the configuration of the base station. The Headset board and the Audio/Intercom board are optional. This results in four possible configurations: 1. Headset board present - Audio/Intercom board absent 2. Headset board absent - Audio/Intercom board present 3. Both boards present 4. Both boards absent If both boards are absent then there are no intercom facilities available. The other configurations are shown in the figures below.
Headset board present - Audio/Intercom board absent in Base Station TO Tracker Headset Camera Headset BS Headset FROM Tracker Mic (Phantom Power !) Tracker Output = ENG Channel Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \ Track mic to ¹ Off Install \ Intercom \ Track Source = Side Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \ Track mic to ¹ Off Install \ Intercom \ Cam track ¹ Off Install \ Intercom \ Cam level > 0 Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \ Track mic to ¹ Off BS system menu: Audio/Intercom \ E
Audio/Intercom board present - Headset board absent in Base Station 2. Headset board absent - Audio/Intercom board present Camera Headset Clear A 1 Clear PROD ENG PROG Star 4P B 2 ND1/4 Star 6P C 3 ND1/16 Soft Focus D 4 ND1/64 VTR Save Std. File Smart card Ext.
Installation User's Guide LDK 4502 - HDTV Camera Base Station 2-17 Tracker box = ENG Channel Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \Track Source = ENG Tracker box = PROG Channel Studio ENG Studio PROG * Other ways to switch on camera microphone: • Camera: Start button = On • Camera: Intercom Routing Switch = ENG or PROD Tracker box = PROD Channel Studio PROD ENG Channel Tracker box = ENG Channel Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \Track Source = Side Install \ Intercom \ Cam Mic to = Ch2 CAM
Audio/Intercom board and Headset board present in Base Station 3. Headset board present - Audio/Intercom board present Camera Headset Star 6P C 3 ND1/16 VTR Save P Std. File we Smart card Ext.
Installation User's Guide LDK 4502 - HDTV Camera Base Station 2-19 BS front: Intercom selection switch = ENG BS front: Intercom selection switch = PROG Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \ Cam Engineering ¹ Off Camera system menu: Install \ Intercom \ Cam Program ¹ Off Tracker box = ENG Channel Tracker box = PROG Channel Studio ENG Studio PROG * Other ways to switch on camera microphone: • Camera: Start button = On • Camera: Intercom Routing Switch = ENG or PROD BS front: Intercom selection
Voice Mail Camera Headset Intercom PROD Channel ENG PROD Record ENG Record PROD Clear A 1 Clear Soft Focus D 4 ND1/64 VTR Save P Std. File we Record PROG Play Star 4P B 2 ND1/4 Star 6P C 3 ND1/16 Smart card Ext. Iris Aux PROD Voice Mail l Tracker er Pow on PROG Start playing the recorded Voice Mail with the Call button Voice Mail is an intercom message storage function. Note: Voice mail is only available if the Base Station menu item Audio/Intercom \ Intercom \ Call is set to Voice.
Private Data Clear A 1 Clear Star 4P B 2 ND1/4 Star 6P C 3 ND1/16 Soft Focus D 4 ND1/64 VTR Save Std. File Smart card Ext. Iris l P we Aux Tracker er Pow on Tracker Channel Triax Cable HDTV CTL Camera Base Station PROG Channel Tracker Channel A Control is as an example connected to the Aux connector. PROG Channel P&T A pan and tilt unit as an example connected to the Aux connector. Private data channels can be used for the transmission of serial data via the triax cable.
MCP Available When no MCP is available it might occur that some functions are in an undesirable position, for example, a lock on the upper part of the OCP. To prevent this happening, set the Base Station menu item System \ MCP Available to No when an MCP is not available.
Specifications LDK 4502/00 HDTV Base Station General Dimensions (WxHxD) 438 (19" rack) x 88 (2RU) x510mm. (17.2 x 3.5 x 20.1 inch) Operating temperature -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Operating humidity Max. 90% (non condensing) Shock resistance Max.10G (transport), Max. 2G (operating) Altitude Max. 50,000 ft Weight 17.0 kg. ( 37.5 lbs.) fully equipped with options Transmission Typical.
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Section 3 Operating Instructions This section describes the structure of the camera base station control system. This section explains how to control and program the menu system and how to set up the menu system to suit your personal preferences. The menu structure and the methods of function selection are also explained. The appendix shows the contents of the menu system. Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 3-2 Front panel .........................
Introduction The flexible design of the base station means that it can be integrated into a variety of configurations in studios or OB vans. To made full use of its extensive functionality it provides many facilities for setting it up. Once set up, operation is vitually transparent. We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to fully discover the wide range of features.
Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Prod HDTV Prog Cam +Floor Eng Camera Communication On Air Base Station Camera Test Connected Camera Base Station 1 6 Display During normal operation the display shows the number of the camera connected to the Base Station. When the set-up control (located behind the left front cover) is activated, the display shows a two letter code to identify the set-up function (see Set-Up). The display can be switched on or off via the Base Station menu system.
Set-up Prod HDTV Prog Cam +Floor Eng Camera Base Station Left front cover Opening clasp Camera Base Station Display Rotary / Push button Set-up items There are four items that can be accessed via the set-up Rotary/Push button on the Data Board: • Camera number (CA) • Subcarrier adjustment (SC) • H-phase (HP) • System menu (NN) Remove the left front cover to access the Rotary/Push button on the Data Board. Rotate the button to the left or right to select the required item.
Using the Menu System Entering the Systems menu Finding your way The system functions of the base station are grouped into menus and sub-menus. Rotate the Rotary/Push button to the left or right to select the Systems Menu. The display shows the abbreviation NN. Push the Rotary/Push button twice to enter. The Main menu appears on the monitor. Use the Rotary/Push button to move the cursor through the menu items.
Leaving the Systems Menu Making changes If you are deep within the menu structure, follow these steps to leave: a. If necessary move the cursor to the left most column with the Rotary/Push button. b. Scroll upwards until the cursor points to TOP (this is the main menu). c. Press the Rotary/Push button. The cursor now points to the Menu off item of the MAIN menu. d. Press the Rotary/Push button to leave the system menu. This is the recommended way of leaving the system menu.
Menu Structure User Levels Access to the functions on these menus is determined by the user level that has been set. The menus are as follows: The menu items are divided into two user levels. The operator level "O" is default accessible. Menu items with user level Install "I" are only accessible if the menu level is set to Install. Main (top) menu The top menu gives access to the other menus. Video menu The video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality.
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Section 3 -Appendix Menu System Contents System Menu Structure ...................................A3-2 Appendix: software status 24 List of Abbreviations ........................................
System Menu Structure The system Menu tables present the functions ordered in the logical divisions of the menu system itself with additional information in the columns: • User level column The User level column indicates the functions that are available with different user levels. • Values column All available choices are listed for a function. • Blocked if column Lists the conditions that block the function.
MAIN Menu Menu text
AUDIO/INTERCOM Menu Menu text Audio User Default Blocked if File I 0dB,6dB 6dB - System Audio Level 2 I 0dB,6dB 6dB - System Private Data Consult Section "Private Data" for detailed information >> I Inter,Priva Inter Prog Channel I Inter,Priva Inter - System I Local,Rmote Local - Operator I Isol,Syst Syst Source=Rmote Install 4 wire - System 50 6dB ENG Wire Mode=2 Operator Operator I 0..99 50 - System I 0..
AUDIO/INTERCOM Menu (Continued) Menu text Tracker Volume User O I 0..
SYSTEM Menu Menu text Camera Number Camera Power MCP Available Yellow On Air Timing User O I O I I O I Values 1..15 On,Off Yes,No Std,Indep Default 15 On Yes Std Blocked if - H Phase Course O I 0..99 50 No ext. Ref. H Phase Fine Subcarrier Course Subcarrier Fine O O O I 0..99 I 0,90,180,270 I 0..99 50 180 50 No ext. Ref. No ext. Ref. No ext. Ref. Subc H Phase Course I 0,90,180,270 180 Ext. Ref Subc H Phase Fine I 0..99 50 Ext.
DIAGNOSTICS Menu Menu text Board ID Power Board HP/LP Board Sync/Encoder Board Data Board Video Receiver Board Front End Board Audio/Intercom Board External Video Board Monitoring Board FM Transceiver Board Aux Receiver Board DSC Interface Board ENG Headset Board Local Power Board Digital Output Board SDTV Output Board Board Diagnostics Power Board User Appendix: software status 24 Default Blocked if File Comments - - >> O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I >> >> Triax
List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation adap agc awb adapter automatic gain control automatic white balance bal balance cam ch cont ctemp ctl camera channel contour colour temperature control track longitudinal cus customer df dyn drop frame dynamic exec exp ext ext execute exposure external extended flt fr frm f-run Meaning nd ndf ocam ocard op oper outp ovl neutral density no drop frame camera operator file smart card operator file operation operator output overload pin
Section 4 Replacements This section gives information on the procedures to follow when replacing printed circuit boards and mechanical components at first line level. Contents Introduction ................................................................ 4-2 Power ......................................................................... 4-2 Replacements Opening The Base Station ........................................ 4-4 Replacing Dust Filters ...............................................
Introduction The instructions given in this section are restricted to those modules which can be replaced at the first line service level. These modules include: • The printed circuit boards • The connector boards • The front panels After a printed circuit board has been replaced it is sometimes necessary to carry out adjustments to match the new boards to your base station and so maintain the performance levels. The relevant adjustment procedures are given in Section 4.
Locking the Power Unit Put the Power Unit in the leading and push the Power in the Base Station till the locking clicks. Check if the Power Unit is correct locked. The correct and wrong locking positions are shown in the pictures below.
Opening The Base Station House with top mounted To remove top, bend both sides outwords and lift backside as shown onthe picture Slide top backwords and lift from house 4-4 User's Guide LDK 4502 - HDTV Camera Base Station Replacements
Replacing Dust Filters Side-inlet 1. Remove 4 screws. 2. Slide back support with dust filter out of base station. 3. Remove dust filter. 4. Connect clean dust filter to back support 5. Slide back support with dust filter into base station 6.
Front-inlet 1. Remove PCB frontplate. 2. Remove dust filter. 3. Place clean dust filter 4. Place PCB frontplate back 5. Remove frontplate power supply 6. Remove dust filter 7. Place clean dust filter 8.
Section 5 Diagnostics This section contains an explanation of the internal diagnostic system of the base station. The diagnostic messages and the block diagrams are a useful help when fault finding. Contents Diagnostic LED Indications ................................ 5-2 Triax diagnostic indications ............................... 5-3 Diagnostics Board identification ............................................ 5-4 Sync/Encoder HD board status .........................
Diagnostic LED Indications LED Test When the power to the Base Station is switched on camera communication and on-air LEDs light sequentially. If a LED does not light during start-up that LED is probally defective. 1 2 Camera Communication On Air 3 4 Base Station 5 Camera Test Connected Camera Base Station 1 4 Camera Communication This green LED lights when the communications between Camera and Base Station are OK.
Triax diagnostic indications Camera test LED (4) flashes red CSHRT A red flashing camera test LED (4) indicates an open triax connection (no camera is connected). Other indicators of this condition are: OCP: MCP: Menu: Indicates a short circuit between the core and the inner shield.
Board identification Digital output HD board Data board Sync / Encoder HD board Video Receiver board SDTV Output board FM Transceiver board Audio / Intercom board Prod Prog Cam +Floor Eng Camera Communication Camera Base Station Test Connected On Air Camera Base Station ENG Headset board (option) Monitoring HD module External Video module DSC Interface board HD Triax filter module Data1 I / Com Sign Data2 WFM HD SDI External 1 R 1 2 G 2 3 B 3 TP 230 Aux SDI 1 PXM 1 RS23
Sync/Encoder HD board status LED indicators on the Sync/Encoder board show the status of the board and the signal locking: Init. Fail: - lights (red) if there is a configuration or initialisation error or if the bus clock or video sync pulses are missing. Sync Lock: - lights (green) if the Hor. and Vert. lock is OK. Ext. Ref. Avail.: - lights (green) if an external sync. signal is present. Init. Fail Sync Lock Ext. Ref. Avail. Burst Lock Burst Lock: - lights (green) if the subcarrier/H-phase lock is OK.
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Section 6 Service Parts Contents Parts list & Exploded Views ...............................
Parts list & Exploded Views Service parts .................................... Code Number Used in ......................................................... NAME 1.Sync Encoder HD BS ................. 3922 406 88731 LDK4502/00 ................. Standard Base Unit HDTV 2.Video Receiver HD BS ................ 3922 406 88621 LDK4502/00 ................. Standard Base Unit HDTV 3. SDTV Output HD BS ................. 3922 406 88721 LDK4531/20 ................... SDTV Output HD Module 4.Data Board BS ....
22.Back Plate Blind ....................... 3922 407 33321 Used in ............................................... LDK4502/00 .................................... Standard Base Unit HDTV 23.Front Plate Assy HD BS ........... 3922 407 35741 Used in ............................................... LDK4502/00 .................................... Standard Base Unit HDTV 24 Triax Assy Wired ...................... 3922 407 34551 Used in ............................................... LDK4521/10 .................
26.Dust Filter Set ........................... 3922 407 33521 Used in ............................................... LDK4570/30 ....................................................... Dust Filter Set 27.Front Plate Power ..................... 3922 407 33532 Used in ............................................... LDK4510/10 ....................................................... Power Module 28.Intercom ENG Option Blind ....... 3922 407 33541 Used in ...............................................
31.Fan Assy .................................. 3922 407 33571 Used in ............................................... LDK4510/10 ....................................................... Power Module 32.Back Plate Fan Power .............. 3922 407 33581 Used in ............................................... LDK4510/10 ....................................................... Power Module 33.Set of Brackets Front ................ 3922 407 33841 Used in ...............................................
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