12 XCU UXF Fiber Series XF Transmission Fiber Base Station User’s Guide (v1.3)
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.2 Technology
1.2.1 XF Fiber transmission
Grass Valley’s latest XCU UXF Fiber Series is based on full digital transmission and a proven
and robust power system. The XF transmission system consists of a dockable XF Universe
Fiber adapter adapter that fits on Grass Valley camera heads and the XCU UXF Fiber Series that
takes care of power, signal transport and conversion and connection to the studio or OB van.
The XCU UXF Fiber Series is equipped with a hybrid fiber connector that offers full digital video
transmission and remote control of cameras up to a distance of 2,500 m and beyond, using
hybrid fiber cables.
The XF Fiber transmission is a propriety IP-routable protocol that supports all different video
formats.
1.2.2 Media Network
The XCU UXF Fiber Series offers both IP and baseband connectivity through its unique hybrid
IP solution. The XCU is used with the XF Universe Fiber camera adapters and offers both IP
and baseband connections. The XCU UXF Fiber Series is equipped with SFP+ slots that offer
video, audio and timing transmission over IP based (10 G) networks supporting SMPTE 2022-6
and SMPTE 2110-20 transport protocols.
1.2.3 Camera control, monitoring and intercom
You can access the XCU menu, which contains all operational settings, from the OCP 400
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 camera
control system (C2IP) components.
An OCP 400 operational control panel can be connected directly to the XCU via an Ethernet
cable or via the C2IP Ethernet-based control network.
For monitoring and advanced system configuraton the MCP 450 Master Control PC can be
connected. This includes Grass Valley’s versatile Camera Connect application that allows for
convenient configuration and monitoring of all Media Network and IP infrastructure.
The XCU intercom facilities provide for two-wire or four-wire high quality intercom signals.
1.2.4 XCU Front display
The XCU’s versatile front panel display and navigation buttons allow for easy access to the XCU
menu. This makes quick setup and monitoring possible:
• All settings can be done easily via navigation buttons;
• First diagnose information is directly visible.
Additionally, transmission quality can be continuously monitored before and during operation
from the OCP
400 operational control panel and/or the Camera Connect.
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