ENGLISH (UK) REFERENCE GUIDE CT2430LD and CT2430LD-S
Preliminary Pages ENGLISH (UK) ITALIANO Please read this first! LEGGERE QUESTO AVVISO PER PRIMO! If you do not understand the contents of this manual: Do not operate this equipment. Se non si capisce il contenuto del presente manuale NON UTILIZZARE L’APPARECCHIATURA. Also, translation of this manual into any EC official language can be made available, at your cost. È anche disponibile la versione italiana di questo manuale, ma il costo è a carico dell’utente.
Preliminary Pages List of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to the CT2430LD Gives a general description of the equipment and its main features and functions. Identifies the controls, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels. Chapter 2: Installing the Equipment Provides a guide to the suitability of an installation and gives detailed procedures for the preparation and installation of the equipment. Also details the external connectors and provides important safety information.
Preliminary Pages Contents Preliminary Pages List of Contents ........................................................................................ ii About this Reference Guide ........................................................................vi Nomenclature...........................................................................................vi Acknowledgements .................................................................................. vii General......................................
Preliminary Pages Appendix A List of Abbreviations Appendix B Technical Specification B.1… Compliance .................................................................................. B-1 B.1.1 Safety ................................................................................... B-1 B.1.2 EMC ...................................................................................... B-1 B.1.3 Shock and Vibration ................................................................ B-2 B.1.4 CE Marking ....
Preliminary Pages About this Reference Guide This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the installation and operation of the CT2430LD. This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life of the equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be amended by the issue of individual pages. Any revision will be by a complete reissue. Further copies of this Reference Guide can be ordered from the address shown on page ix.
Preliminary Pages Acknowledgements General All best endeavors have been made to acknowledge registered trademarks and trademarks used throughout this Reference Guide. Any notified omissions will be rectified in the next issue of this Reference Guide. Some trademarks may be registered in some countries but not in others. Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and marked with their respective symbols. However, they are not marked within the text of this Reference Guide.
Preliminary Pages Warnings, Cautions and Notes Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for injuries or damage where warnings and cautions have been ignored or taken lightly. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Preliminary Pages RF Exposure Info: For body worn operation, device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions device a minimum of 20cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Technical Training Training Courses BMS Europe provides a wide range of training courses on the operation and maintenance of our products and on their supporting technologies.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1. Introduction to the CT2430LD 1.1 Preliminary Remarks The present manual is provided for users and operators of the CT2430LD Transmitter. It is intended to support the installation, operation, maintenance and daily use of the unit in general. The manual should be kept with the CT2430 Transmitter and may be consulted when questions occur.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Description General Information on D-ENG (Digital Electronic News Gathering) The introduction of the DVB standard established the basis for digital broadcast video transmission making efficient use of the available bandwidth. Powerful compression algorithms allow a reduction in the amount of data to be transferred, while maintaining the high quality standards for video and audio signals used in broadcasting applications.
Chapter 1: Introduction Power Linear Amplifier The linear power amplifier amplifies the output signal of the Modulator to an output of about 1 W (+30 dBm). The output port of the Power Amplifier is located on top of the CT2430LD.
Chapter 3: Options and Upgrades 2. Installing the Equipment 2.1 Safety instructions Warning The regulations of VDE0100 must be observed for installation and operation of the unit. Caution • Establish all other connections before starting the unit by connecting it to 12VDC. Essential a valid video signal must be connected to the desired input before power on the CT2430LD.
Chapter 3: Options and Upgrades 2.2 Connectors Figure 1 • Input connector of the CT2430LD RF Connector The RF output signal of the Low-Power Amplifier is fed out at the SMA(f) connector on top of the unit. The CT2430 provides a RF output of about 1 W (+30dBm). Connecting Signal Sources The Video signal supplied by the camera has to be applied to the PAL/NTSC BNC (f) connector of the transmitter ( and SDI for CT2430LD-S*).
Chapter 3: Options and Upgrades Connecting the 12VDC Supply Voltage Caution When using a battery or power pack, make sure that the maximum supply current is at least 3A and the output voltage matches the input voltage range of the CT2430LD. Failure to comply with these requirements may cause fatal damage to the battery/power pack and/or CT2430LD. Battery Powered Operation of the CT2430LD Many types of batteries are available on the market and we tried to support the best ones. 2.
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment 3. Operating the Equipment 3.1 Multifunctional display Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 During start up, the transmitter is in a self test mode. After the self test, for a short time the transmitters name is displayed after it changes to the current frequency. BMS CT2430 Display during self test After the self test, the current frequency is displayed. 2280 MHz Current transmit frequency With its automatic COFDM setup the customer menu is very easy to handle.
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment Menu structure Initialisation Frequency input Software version Display off Display contrast Scrambling Modulation To get access to a sub menu, use the button 1 or 2. To exit all sub menus press button 3. 3.2 Frequency input At the frequency menu the current frequency is displayed. FREQUENCY 2305 MHz To change the frequency press button 3 for 3sec. FREQUENCY loolll > 2305 MHz < The flashing cursor displays the current changeable position of the frequency.
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment 3.3 Software Version In the Sub-menu Software the actual Software version number is shown. Software V1.25 To exit this submenu, press button 3. 3.4 Display In the sub menu ’Display’ you can set the duration for the Display. Here you can set how long the display has to be on. DISPLAY OFF > 000s < Edit mode is reached by pressing button 3 for 2 seconds. Here, through buttons 1 & 2, the desired contrast value can be entered.
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment ** Setup: ** Contrast 031 To exit this submenu, press button 3. 3.6 Scrambling In the sub-menu ’SCRAMBLING’ the scrambling can be chosen. There are 4 settings available: • OFF • ABS • AES128 • AES256 Edit mode is reached by pressing button 3 for 2 seconds. Here, through buttons 1 & 2, the four modes can be chosen. Confirmation is achieved by pressing button 3. SCRAMBLING > OFF < To exit this submenu, press button 3. 3.
Chapter 4: Operating the Equipment ** setup: ** Modulation > 64-QAM < Edit mode is reached by pressing button 3 for 2 seconds With the arrow indicators 1 & 2 the desired Modulation can be chosen. To confirm press button 3. To exit this submenu, press button 3.
Annex A: List of Abbreviations List of Abbreviations The following specific abbreviations are used within this document: 4:2:0 Digital video coding method in which the color difference signals are sampled on alternate lines at half the luminance rate. 4:2:2 Digital video coding method in which the color difference signals are sampled on all lines at half the luminance rate.
Annex A: List of Abbreviations SDI Serial Digital Interface TS Transport Stream XLR Audio connector featuring three leads, two for signal and one for GND YUV Y: Luminance component (brightness), U and V: chrominance (color difference) Y/C Broadcast Video with separate color, Y luminance and C chroma (sometimes called S-Video) Reference Guide: CT2430LD March 08 Page A-2
Annex B: Ordering Information Technical Specification B.1 Compliance 1 B.1.1 Safety This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following: B.1.2 EN 60950 European Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment. IEC 60950 International Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment.
Annex B: Ordering Information B.1.3 Shock and Vibration The device chassis complies with the requirements of ETS 300-019-2-5 Table 2, for both non-operational and operational states, without any special mounting or casing requirements over and above the standard mounting requirements specified. ETS 300-019-2-5 B.1.
Annex B: Ordering Information Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19) This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by BMS may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Annex B: Ordering Information B.2 Technical Specifications Signal Parameters Frequency 2.28 to 2.
