CAMPAC2

COFDM Camera-Back Transmitter,

User Manual
M13-0003-00A; Rev 1p0a

Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC

101 Bilby Road
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Tel: 908-852-3700 Fax: 908-813-0399
www.imt-solutions.com
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CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.

Do not remove any covers.

Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.

Disconnect all power before servicing.

Read and perform all instructions carefully.

Failure to follow suggested instructions and guidelines may void all
warranties.

FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

FCC CAUTION
Any change or modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device requires professional installation.

For operation within 5.725 - 5.850 GHz frequency range, the maximum EIRP must be
less than 36 dBm. The qualified antenna types to be used with this device include:
Low Gain Collinear Omni Antenna (4.5dBi or 6 dBi)
Collinear Omni Antenna (8dBi).

For operation within 6,425 to 6,525 MHz and 6,875 to 7,125 MHz range, user(s) must
obtain a license from FCC.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this device
should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the
radiator, and the body of the operator and/or nearby persons.

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Proprietary Information and Disclaimer Notice

All information and graphic images contained within this manual are the sole property of Nucomm/IMT, LLC
and are issued in the strictest of confidence. This material may not be reproduced, stored, copied, or
converted in any form, nor shall it be disclosed to others or used for manufacturing or any other purpose
without the written permission of an authorized company representative.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this material at the time of printing. However, as the
specifications, equipment, and this manual are subject to change without notice, the company assumes no
responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, or for
any decisions based on its use. This manual is supplied for informational purposes only and should not be
construed as a commitment by the company.

Warranty

Nucomm brand equipment is warranted to meet all published specifications and to be free from defects in
material and workmanship within a period of two years from date of original shipment. The company’s
liability under this warranty is limited to:
• Servicing or adjusting equipment.
• Replacement of defective parts.

Any equipment returned to the factory shall have the freight paid for by the buyer.

Equipment showing damage by misuse, abnormal conditions of operation, or attempts to repair by other than
authorized service personnel shall be excluded from this warranty. We shall in no event be responsible for
incidental injury or property damage. Since we have no control over conditions of use, no warranty is
made or implied as to suitability for the customer’s intended use, beyond such performance specifications
as are made part of the purchase order. There are no warranties expressed or implied, except as stated
herein. This limitation on warranties shall not be modified by verbal representations.

Shipping Damage

Equipment shipped shall become the property of buyer upon delivery and receipt from carrier. Any damage in
shipment should be handled by the buyer directly with the carrier. Immediately request the carrier’s
inspection upon evidence of damage in shipment.

Field Service

Nucomm brand products are typically designed with easy access to components to facilitate service.
However, some products or modules cannot be serviced in the field. To prevent voiding the warranty,
always contact us before servicing or making any repairs. The user is cautioned to read any module
descriptions in this manual, and heed any warnings in the manual or on the modules themselves.

Replacement Modules
Troubleshooting to the component level is often not cost-effective and frequently impossible. Often the
practical method of effecting repairs is to substitute known good spare modules for suspect units.
Replacement modules for the standard product line are usually available.

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Technical Support Information

Technical Support personnel are available to extend technical assistance to customers while installing,
operating, or troubleshooting Nucomm brand equipment. Please have your model number and serial
number available.

Telephone
During business hours, 8:30am – 5:30pm EST (-5 Hours, GMT), call:
US ................................................ 908-852-3700
International ................................. 001-1-908-852-3700
After hours, call:
US or International ...................... 888-531-3892
Email
Email address ............................................ [email protected]
Internet
Web address .............................................. www.imt-solutions.com

Equipment Returns
If equipment cannot be successfully restored through telephone consultation, return to the factory may be
required. Loaner items may be available until the repaired items are returned.

For out-of-warranty equipment only: We evaluate all returned units, and then confer with the client on
corrective action. If no fault is found, or no corrective action is authorized, a diagnostic fee may be
charged.

Prior to returning a product to the factory, please obtain a return material authorization (RMA) number and
shipping instructions.

When returning equipment, it is very helpful to enclose a note containing the following:
RMA number.
Serial number.
A detailed description of the problem.
Name of an engineer or technician we may contact regarding problems encountered.
A “ship to” and “bill to” address.

Ship all returns to:

Nucomm / IMT, LLC
Attn: RMA# (your RMA number)
101 Bilby Rd
Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA
(908) 852-3700

For International returns:

In addition to the instructions above, when shipping internationally we recommend the use of a courier such
as Federal Express, UPS, etc, and that the goods be shipped DOOR-TO-DOOR PRE-PAID. This will
reduce Customs costs, handling charges and delays. Enclose all the information above, plus a statement
that the equipment was manufactured in the United States (the latter is needed to expedite customs
processing).

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Table of Contents
1.0 DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 9
2.0 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 RF POWER OUTPUT ............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS ............................................................................................. 11
2.3 POWER SOURCES ................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 STANDBY OPTION ............................................................................................................... 11
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 STANDARD FREQUENCY PLANS ..................................................................................... 18
4.0 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ........................................................................................ 19
4.2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK ............................................................................................. 19
4.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 19
4.4 CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 21
Video: ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Audio: ........................................................................................................................................ 21
5. OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1 POWER UP.............................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 DEFAULT SCREEN ............................................................................................................... 25
5.3 GETTING AROUND THE SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 25
5.4 TOP MENU ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.6 MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.7 RF SETUP................................................................................................................................ 26
5.7.2 Bandwidth ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.8 MODULATION....................................................................................................................... 28
5.9 VIDEO SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 28
5.10 AUDIO SETUP ...................................................................................................................... 30
5.11 PRESETS .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.12 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................ 31
5.13 ALARMS ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.14 POWER ON/RF OFF (Standby) ............................................................................................ 32
5.15 SLEEP/RF OFF...................................................................................................................... 32
5.16 LOCK ..................................................................................................................................... 32
5.17 SETTING DATA RATE........................................................................................................ 33
TERMS & DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 38
5.18 MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 40

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Figures
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM CHECK ........................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 2: CAMERA GUIDE PINS .................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 3: BATTERY GUIDE SLOTS ............................................................................... 20
FIGURE 4: 5 PIN FEMALE XLR TO TWO 3 PIN MALE XLR............................................. 21
FIGURE 5: REAR PANEL .................................................................................................. 22
FIGURE 6: 12 PIN LEMO CONNECTOR PIN-OUT .......................................................... 22
FIGURE 7: 5 PIN-XLR CONNECTOR PIN-OUT ................................................................ 23
FIGURE 8: 4 PIN XLR POWER CONNECTOR PIN-OUT.................................................. 23
FIGURE 9: DEFAULT SCREEN ....................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 10: ROTARY DIAL ............................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 11: TOP MENU ................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 12: MAIN MENU ................................................................................................. 26
FIGURE 13: RF SETUP MENU ........................................................................................ 26
FIGURE 14: FREQUENCY MENU .................................................................................... 27
FIGURE 15: BANDWIDTH AND FILTER .......................................................................... 27
FIGURE 16: TX POWER SCREEN .................................................................................... 27
FIGURE 17: MODULATION OPTIONS ............................................................................. 28
FIGURE 18: VIDEO SETUP OPTIONS............................................................................. 28
FIGURE 19: VIDEO INPUT OPTIONS .............................................................................. 28
FIGURE 20: VIDEO FORMAT OPTIONS ......................................................................... 28
FIGURE 21: TEST MODES OPTIONS ............................................................................. 29
FIGURE 22: VIDEO OPTIONS LIST ................................................................................. 29
FIGURE 23: PTS SCREEN ............................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 24: PID EDIT SCREEN ....................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 25: AUDIO SETUP ............................................................................................. 30
FIGURE 26: AUDIO INPUTS LIST .................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 27: AUDIO LEVEL DB ........................................................................................ 30
FIGURE 28: PRESETS OPTIONS .................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 29: PRESET MENU OPTIONS ........................................................................... 30
FIGURE 30: SYSTEM SETUP .......................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 31: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE CP2 IF CAMERABACK TRANSMITTER ......... 36
FIGURE 32: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE CP2 PRO/NEWS CAMERABACK
TRANSMITTER........................................................................................................... 37
FIGURE 33: MENU TREE................................................................................................. 40

Tables
TABLE 1: FREQUENCY PLANS ..................................................................................................... 18
TABLE 2: 12 PIN LEMO CONNECTOR PIN -OUT (P/N FGG.2B.312.CLAD62) ........................ 22
TABLE 3: 5 PIN XLR CONNECTOR PIN -OUT (P/N FGG.1B.305.CLAD52) ............................. 23
TABLE 4: DC 4 PIN CONNECTOR PIN –OUT .............................................................................. 23

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Document Revision

Date Modified Revision Modified by Modification Detail

January 4, 2007 Draft 0.0 J. Mattos Initial Release
May 2007 Draft 1.0 A. Sangiovanni Updated Release
July 2007 Draft 1.1 L. Ramirez Added Steps, Formatted.
July 2008 Draft 1.2 L. Ramirez Updated Audio pin-outs.
Edits, etc. New Steps in
Operations New Screens.
Added information on
Pro/News versions. IQ/IF.
September Draft 1.3 J. Bellott Corrected first data rate
2009 entry in 16 MHz BW table,
Table 5
May 20, 2010 1p0 Mike Hardy - Added 5.8GHz
- Changed to IMT
- Edited Sec 1-5 for clarity
and consistency (except
menu tree).
June 2, 2010 1p0a Mike Hardy - Modified 5.8 plan
- changed to 100mW max
- modified FCC info
Pending Update Menu Tree

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1.0 DESCRIPTION control panel uses a unique rotary dial that

senses the position of the user’s finger when
The CamPac2 is a small lightweight HD/SD pressure is applied and rotated around the
COFDM microwave transmitter intended for disk. By dialing around the wheel and using
wireless camera applications including sports the (Esc) ▲and (Ent) ▼buttons, you can
coverage and electronic news gathering navigate through the menu system.
(ENG). Its stylish, rugged machined housing
provides durability and excellent thermal The CP2 can be controlled remotely via RS
characteristics for operation in the harshest of 232/RS485 using a PDA or PC, and the
conditions. The transmitter can be mounted on control panel may be removed and remoted up
video cameras using integrated battery adapter to 100 feet away with an optional extender.
plates. Anton Bauer style plates are standard,
though IDX/Sony “V" clip may also be used. An N-type RF connector allows the CamPac2
to be used for applications where connection
The CamPac2 transmitter includes an to a remote antenna is required. For wireless
integrated MPEG2 encoder and variable camera applications, an Omni-directional
bandwidth COFDM modulator. This next antenna attaches directly to the RF output
generation, high quality MPEG2 encoder can connector, ensuring maximum EIRP
be configured for HD and SD operation -or- (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power).
for SD operation only, while both versions
have an ultra-low latency mode for sports The CP2 unit consists of a Base and a Power
coverage. Amplifier Module (PAM). The first
generation CP2 used an “IF” style interface
The encoder has the ability to be upgraded to between the Base and PAM. The second
MPEG4/H.264. The variable bandwidth generation CP2 uses an “IQ” style interface.
modulator offers very high data rates through
efficient use of available bandwidth. Data Note: Earlier CamPac2 “IF” based units do
rates in the 20 to 50 Mbps rate can be not support swapping PAM’s. “IQ”
achieved in the robust QPSK, 16-QAM or 64- based units do support interchangeable
QAM formats. PAM’s.

While the CP2 can be configured to utilize The RF function of the unit is determined by
COFDM bandwidths from 5-16MHz, the the upconverter and amplifier installed in the
6/7/8 MHz bandwidth modes are DVB-T PAM. The unit is programmed with operating
compliant to ensure compatibility with any frequencies and frequency ranges per
DVB-T standard system. customer specification, allowing users to
customize their RF selections. The currently
The CamPac2 accepts HD/SD SDI, ASI, available operating bands are (check with
Analog Component and Composite video Nucomm for availability of other bands and
input formats. The dual audio inputs can be PAM’s):
configured for mic or line input.
2GHz PAM: 1.990 - 2.700 GHz
CamPac2 will also accept SDI Embedded
7GHz PAM: 5.725 - 5.850 GHz
audio. The audio gains are easily set using the
programmable gain and the digital VU meters 6.425 - 6.525 GHz
displayed on the color TFT display. The 6.875 - 7.125 GHz

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The “IQ” based CP2 can be factory configured .

for either News or Professional use,
depending on the encoder style installed in the
Base. This configuration is not field
selectable or swappable, and the customer
must specify either the “N” or the “P” style
when ordering.

The News (N) style CP2 supports very low

latency operation as required by broadcasters
for live shots, with superb fidelity. The
Professional (P) style CP2 favors exquisite
fidelity over low latency, as desired for non-
live applications.

In an IQ based unit, the Base outputs a digital

IQ modulated signal. The PAM receives the
IQ signal and converts it to the final RF output
frequency

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2.2 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUTS
2.0 FEATURES
The CamPac2 utilizes four programmable
The CamPac2 was specifically designed for presets to allow rapid selection of different
portable use as a camera back transmitter or in transmitter parameters. These are fully
helicopters applications. configurable and can be modified via the
Front Panel sensor wheel and LCD menu
The CamPac2 features a fully adjustable selections. For more information on Presets,
software modulator that can be re-configured see the section in this document entitled,
with multiple modulation formats in the field. Presets.
This is extremely important since, as new
modulation schemes emerge, the CamPac2
can be upgraded to meet customer 2.3 POWER SOURCES
requirements as the customer’s needs change.
The CamPac2 normally receives its primary
The CamPac2 has also been designed with an power from a “clip-on” battery. However,
integrated 4:2:2/4:2:0 MPEG-2 encoder, and a located on the bottom panel of the CamPac2 is
COFDM modulator for multi-path tolerant a four-pin XLR connector for use with an
transmission/reception. Depending on the external DC power supply.
video output or camera type, the CamPac2
accepts NTSC or PAL composite, component, This connection is designed to add flexibility
or SDI video. in certain system configurations, such as
installation in vehicles or aircraft.
Two physical audio inputs for a total of four
channels are selectable between standard
analog audio, and AES/EBU digital audio. An 2.4 STANDBY OPTION
embedded digital audio can be selected, if it is
present within the input SDI video signal. In the default state, the unit will output an RF
signal immediately upon powering up. It is
Optional BISS encryption is available. recommended that an antenna or terminating
load is connected to the RF connector.

2.1 RF POWER OUTPUT The CamPac2’s RF output can be muted, via

the MAIN MENU/STANDBY selection. By
Depending on which mode the unit has been placing the unit in standby mode, the user may
set to, (in the System menu, under the Power safely replace antennas or tune the unit
Control option), either TXPower Auto OFF – without radiating any emissions.
or – TXPower Auto ON, users can choose
from the fixed Power Control settings, (25mW When the unit is in standby mode, the LCD
or 100mW) – or – for special circumstances, will display “STBY” in the upper left corner.
users can scroll through the rotary dial for a When the unit is taken out of standby mode,
flexible, variable output that runs between 0 the LCD will display “TX” and the CamPac2
and 51 (depending on the unit). For more will output RF at the selected power.
information regarding the set up of TX Power
Modes and Power Control Outputs, refer to
the Operation section.

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3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 IF VERSION (1st Generation)

RF Performance
Frequency band: ......................................................1.99 GHz – 2.70 GHz
.................................................................................6.40 GHz – 7.10 GHz
Frequency Stability: ................................................+ 2.5ppm
Tuning Step Size: ....................................................250 kHz (US), 100 kHz (International)

RF Power output (programmable steps): ................10mW to 100mW (Menu Setting 0~51)

TX Standby: ............................................................No RF Output (Menu Selectable)

Modulation:
COFDM: .................................................................EN300-744 DVB-T
Single Pedestal Mode:.............................................DVB-T 2K:5MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz 8MHz
Dual Pedestal Mode ................................................Variable Bandwidth from 10MHz to16MHz
Constellation: ..........................................................QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Code Rate (FEC): ....................................................1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard Interval .........................................................1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4

Video Section
Video Input Formats ...............................................NTSC, PAL,480P,576P,720P 1080i (4:2:2, 4:2:0)
Video Frame Rates ..................................................23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.97 Hz
Video Input Signals.................................................HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI, Y Pr Pb, Composite
Test Mode ...............................................................SMPTE Bars, Zone Plate, Lip-sync, Two- Tone
Output Source .........................................................Selectable between Modulator and Encoder
Composite Input ......................................................75 ohm, 1V p-p, NTSC, PAL
HD/SD-SDI Input ...................................................SMPTE 292/259M Level C (1.5 GB/s – 270Mb/s)

MPEG Encoder / Options

Video Profiles .........................................................MP@ML (4:2:2), 422@ML (4:2:2), HP@ML
(4:2:0/4:2:2)
GOP Selections .......................................................I Only, IP 5, IP6, IP10, IP 15
B Frame Mode ........................................................Use B Mode, No B Mode
Latency....................................................................Normal Mode -200mS, Low Mode 57mS (720P
mode)
Frequency Response ...............................................0.25 dB (10Hz to 5MHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio ..............................................>70dB
Frame Size .............................................................NTSC: 720x480, PAL 720x576
HD 1440x720(P) or 1920x1080(i)
Audio Section
Audio Channels:......................................................2 Stereo Pairs – Menu Selectable Combinations
.................................................................................MIC/Line, MIC/AES, AES/AES, Embedded
Audio Range ...........................................................-60 to +14dBm continually variable by 1dB steps
Audio Coding: .........................................................MPEG1 layer 2 audio ISO/IEC 13818-3
Audio Bit Rate ........................................................96 kb/s to 384 kb/s per channel

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Audio Sampling Rate: .............................................48 KHz
Analog Audio Inputs ...............................................MIC / Line, Gain selectable -60 to +14dBm (In 1
dB steps)

Digital Audio Inputs ...............................................AES/EBU, Embedded SDI (Four Channels)

Frequency Response ...............................................20Hz – 20KHz +/- 0.5dB
Audio THD .............................................................0.25% @1KHz, + 8dB
Signal to Noise ........................................................>60dB

Control
RS-232 / RS-485 .....................................................9600, 19200, 38400, 115,000 Baud
IRDA .......................................................................115.000 PC or PDA Compatible
Side Panel can be remoted up to 100 feet, with optional control panel extender.
User Data Channel ..................................................Transparent data pipe, up to 1 Mb/s

Control Panel
Display ....................................................................High Resolution 1.5” Color TFT LCD
LCD Brightness ......................................................Selectable “Day” or “Night” Mode
Backlight .................................................................Menu Selectable
Panel Indicators .......................................................RF Power, Input DC Voltage & Current
.................................................................................Digital VU Meters, Video Lock, PA Enable
.................................................................................Voltage and Temperature Indication
Menu Selector .........................................................Rotary sensor wheel w/ audible click
Presets .....................................................................Four Preset Programmable
Menu .......................................................................Interactive menu tree

Power
Input Range .............................................................+12 to +28 VDC Under Voltage & Reverse
Polarity Protected
Power Consumption ................................................27 Watts average

Connectors
RF Output Connector: .............................................Type “N” (Female) (50 Ohms)
Video Input Connectors ..........................................BNC (SDI, ASI, Composite), LEMO (Component)
HD/SD-SDI, ASI, Composite .................................BNC (75 ohms)
Analog Component/ASI Out...................................12 Pin LEMO, Size 2B
Analog/AES Audio .................................................2x5 Pin XLR, Size 1B
DC Power ................................................................4 Pin XLR, Size 1B, or Anton Bauer, V Clip

Physical
Dimensions: ............................................................7.5” H x 4.3” W x 1.7” D
.................................................................................(19.05 cm x 10.9 cm x 4.3 cm)
Weight .....................................................................Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Environmental: ........................................................-13F / -10°C to +113F / +45°C (operational)
Humidity .................................................................95%

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3.2 IQ VERSION (2nd Generation)

RF Section (per installed PAM):

Frequency Ranges ...................................................2GHz PAM: 1.990- 2.700 GHz
.................................................................................7GHz PAM 5.725 - 5.850 GHz
.................................................................................7GHz PAM 6.425 - 6.525 GHz
.................................................................................7GHz PAM 6.875 - 7.125 GHz
Frequency Stability: ................................................+ 2.5ppm
Tuning Step Size: ....................................................250 kHz (US), 100 kHz (International)

RF Power output (programmable steps): ................10mW to 100mW (Menu Setting 0~51)

RF Power output (Power Levels):..........................Medium 3dB Reduction from Hi Power
Low 6dB Reduction from Hi Power
TX Standby: ............................................................No RF Output (Menu Selectable)

Modulation:
COFDM: .................................................................EN300-744 DVB-T
Single Pedestal Mode:.............................................DVB-T 2K:5MHz, 6MHz, 7MHz 8MHz
Dual Pedestal Mode ................................................Variable Bandwidth from 10MHz to16MHz
Constellation: ..........................................................QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Code Rate (FEC): ....................................................1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard Interval .........................................................1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4
Encryption: ..............................................................AES 128 Bit
Spectrum Inversion: ................................................Programmable

Video Section:
Video Input Formats: ..............................................NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i (4:2:2, 4:2:0)
Video Frame Rates:.................................................23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.97Hz
Video Input Signals: ...............................................HD-SDI, SD-SDI, Y Pr Pb, S-Video, Test
Video Return Loss: .................................................>=27dB
Test Mode: ..............................................................SMPTE Color Bars, Zone Plate, Lip-sync, 2 Tone
Output Source .........................................................Selectable between Modulator and Encoder
Composite Input: .....................................................75Ohm, IVp-p, NTSC/PAL
HD/SD-SDI Input: ..................................................SMPTE 292/259M Level C (1.5Gb/s – 270Mb/s)

MPEG Encoder/Options:
Video Profiles: ........................................................MP @ ML (4:2:0) 1-15Mb/s
............................................................................422 @ ML (4:2:2) 3-5Mb/s

GOP Settings: (News) .............................................I Only, IP5, IP6, IP10, IP15

(Pro) ................................................IP15, IP45, IPB15, IPB45, IPBB16

Delay: ......................................................................Normal and Low Delay Modes

Latency: (News) ......................................................Normal (GOP:1-5) -250mS,

.............................................Low (intra-slice, GOP:0) Interlaced: 45-52mS
Latency: (Pro) .............................................Normal (GOP: 1-5) -250mS
.............................................Low Delay (intra-slice, GOP: 0) 80mS

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Frequency Response: ..............................................0.25dB (10Hz to 5MHz)

Signal to Noise Ratio ..............................................>70dB

Frame Size: (News).................................................NTSC: 720x480, PAL: 720x576 (4:2:0)

NTSC: 720x525, PAL: 720x625 (4:2:2)
HD:1280x720p, 1440x1080i, 1920x1080i (4:2:0)
Frame Size: (Pro) ....................................................NTSC: 720x480, PAL: 720x576 (4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
HD: 1280x720p, 1920x080i (4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Audio Section:
Audio Channels: (News) .........................................1 Stereo Pair
(Pro) ...........................................2 Stereo Pairs

Menu Selectable Combinations ..............................MIC/Line, MIC/AES, AES/AES, Embedded

Analog Mode: (Pro Only) .......................................Selectable Compression 1:1 to 10:1

Selectable Soft Limiter for levels greater +10dBm
AGC ON/OFF

Audio Range: ..........................................................-60dBm to 18dBm max input level

Audio Gain Control:

Ch 1 & 2: .................................................................0dB – 72dB gain, variable by 3dB steps.
Ch 3 & 4: (Pro Only) ..............................................0dB – 18dB gain, variable by 3dB steps.

Audio Coding: (News) ............................................MPEG 1 Layer 2 Audio, Linear PCM

(Pro) ...............................................MPEG 1 Layer 2 Audio, ISO/IEC 13818-3

Audio Bit Rate: .......................................................96kbps to 384kbps/channel (MPEG Layer 1 or 2)

Audio Sample Rate: ................................................48kHz
Analog Audio Inputs: ..............................................MIC/Line, gain from -60 to +14dBm (1dB steps)
Digital Audio Inputs: ..............................................AES/EBU, Embedded SDI
(P) Professional Model: ..........................................Four channels
(N) News Model: ....................................................Two channels

Frequency Response: ..............................................60Hz – 20KHz: + 0.5dB (-3dB @ 20Hz)

Audio THD: ............................................................0.25% @ 1KHz +8dBm
Signal to Noise: .......................................................>60dB
Input Impedance: ....................................................1000 Ohms Balanced

Control:
RS-232/RS485: .......................................................9600, 19200, 38400 Baud, using NU protocol.
Side Panel can be remoted up to 100 feet, with optional control panel extender.
User Data Channel: .................................................Transparent data pipe, up to 1 Mb/s, RS-422
input.

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Control Panel:
Display: ...................................................................Hi Res.1.5 inch Color TFT
Backlight: ................................................................Adjustable time out None, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec
Panel Indicators:......................................................RF output Power, Input DC Voltage and Current,
Digital VU Meters, Video Lock and PA Enable,
Alarms Voltage and Temperature.
Input ........................................................................Sensor Wheel Encoder with audible click
feedback.
Presets: ....................................................................10 User Defined.
Menu: ......................................................................Interactive basic/advanced menu tree

Power:
Input Range: ............................................................+12 to +28 VDC – Under Voltage and Reverse
Polarity Protected.

Consumption: (News) .............................................10W No RF Head

(Pro) ................................................18W No RF Head

Connectors:
RF Connector: .........................................................“N” (F)
HD/SD-SDI, Composite: ........................................BNC @ 75 Ohm
Video Input Connectors: .........................................BNC (Composite/SDI)
LEMO (Component)
ASI Input:................................................................BNC @ 75 Ohm
Analog Component: ................................................12 Pin LEMO, Size 2B
Analog/AES Audio:
(P) Professional Model: ..........................................2 x 5 Pin XLR
(N) News Model: ....................................................2 x 5 Pin XLR
DC Power ................................................................1 x 4 Pin XLR
Battery Clips ...........................................................Anton Bauer or IDC V-Clip

Physical:
Dimensions: ............................................................7.5” H x 4.3” W x 1.7” D
.................................................................................(19.05 cm x 10.9 cm x 4.3 cm)
Weight: ....................................................................7 lbs. (1.8kg)
Operating Temperature: ..........................................+13F (-10C) to + 113F (+45C)
Humidity: ................................................................95%

Options:
Camera Control: ......................................................Support for integrated camera control, using
power & data from CP2.

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3.1 STANDARD FREQUENCY PLANS

Channel Offset 2GHz 2GHz 5.8GHz 6.4GHz 6.8GHz

(17MHz) (12MHz)
1 – 1,994.75 2,028.50 — 6,431.25 6,881.25
1 0 1,999.00 2,031.50 5737.50 6,437.50 6,887.50
1 + 2,003.25 2,034.50 — 6,443.75 6,893.75
2 – 2,012.25 2,040.50 — 6,456.25 6,906.25
2 0 2,016.50 2,043.50 5762.50 6,462.50 6,912.50
2 + 2,020.75 2,046.50 — 6,468.75 6,918.75
3 – 2,029.25 2,052.50 — 6,481.25 6,931.25
3 0 2,033.50 2,055.50 5787.50 6,487.50 6,937.50
3 + 2,037.75 2,058.50 — 6,493.75 6,943.75
4 – 2,046.25 2,064.50 — 6,506.25 6,956.25
4 0 2,050.50 2,067.50 5812.50 6,512.50 6,962.50
4 + 2,054.75 2,070.50 — 6,518.75 6,968.75
5 – 2,063.25 2,076.50 — — 6,981.25
5 0 2,067.50 2,079.50 5837.50 — 6,987.50
5 + 2,071.75 2,082.50 — — 6,993.75
6 – 2,080.25 2,088.50 — — 7,006.25
6 0 2,084.50 2,091.50 — — 7,012.50
6 + 2,088.75 2,094.50 — — 7,018.75
7 – 2,097.25 2,100.50 — — 7,031.25
7 0 2,101.50 2,103.50 — — 7,037.50
7 + 2,105.75 2,106.50 — — 7,043.75
8 – 2,454.25 2,454.25 — — 7,056.25
8 0 2,458.50 2,458.50 — — 7,062.50
8 + 2,462.75 2,462.75 — — 7,068.75
9 – 2,471.00 2,471.00 — — 7,081.25
9 0 2,475.25 2,475.25 — — 7,087.50
9 + 2,479.50 2,479.50 — — 7,093.75
10 – 2,487.50 2,487.50 — — 7,106.25
10 0 2,491.75 2,491.75 — — 7,112.50
10 + 2,496.00 2,496.00 — — 7,118.75
11 – — — — — —
11 0 — — — — —
11 + — — — — —
12 – — — — — —
12 0 — — — — —
12 + — — — — —
13 – — — — — —
13 0 — — — — —
13 + — — — — —
Table 1: Frequency Plans

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4.0 INSTALLATION 3. Slide the CamPac2 onto the mounting

bracket until you hear the thumb-catch
4.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION lock. Ensure that there is no play between
the CamPac2 and the camera.
Unpack and visually inspect the unit for LCD,
connector, or surface area damage. All claims 4. Screw the antenna onto the CamPac2.
should be filed with the carrier. Save all Ensure that the antenna is secure.
shipping and packing materials for possible
re-use. 5. Orient the Battery Guide Pins to the
CamPac2.

4.2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK 6. Slide the battery onto the CamPac2 until
you hear the thumb-lock catch. Ensure that
Connect the CamPac2 output through a 2- there is no play between the battery and the
watt, 20-dB attenuator to a spectrum analyzer CamPac2, (See Figure 3).
to observe the output frequency on the
analyzer display. After connecting a suitable 7. Connect the desired camera outputs to the
power source to the unit, turn the unit on. Set CamPac2.
the spectrum analyzer frequency to the
frequency of the channel being observed on NOTE: When setting up the CamPac2,
the CamPac2. ensure that the Main Menu
selections match the physical
connections.
4.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The CamPac2 comes standard with an Anton

Bauer Mounting Bracket Assembly. This
allows the CamPac2 and battery to be quickly
attached or removed from a portable video
camera. This design is ideal for field use.

Mounting the Camera

To mount the CamPac2 unit to a camera, do
the following:
1. Orient the CamPac2 Guide Pins (Figure 2
and 3) so that the antenna connector is
positioned to the top of the CamPac2.

2. Next, place the CamPac2 Guide Pins into

the corresponding camera mounting slots.
(See Figure 2).

Figure 1: System Check

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Antenna Connector

Camera Mount
Guide Pin Camera Mount
Guide Pins

Figure 2: Camera Guide Pins

Antenna Connector

Release Lever

Banana
Pins Battery Mount
Guide Slots

Figure 3: Battery Guide Slots

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4.4 CONNECTIONS Embedded digital audio is input through the

BNC connector. This requires that whenever
Video: Embedded is selected as the audio source, SDI
The video inputs to the CamPac2 are either must be selected as the video source.
through the 12 pin LEMO connector or a 75-
Ohm coaxial cable with BNC connectors (See Power:
Figure 6). Connect the video source to the The CamPac2 normally receives power from
appropriate video input: an external “clip-on” battery. In addition,
there is an alternate power input port available
HD/SD-SDI – For Serial Digital Interface. on the bottom panel of the CamPac2 via a 4-
pin XLR external power connection (Figure
ASI or Composite, Analog Component.
9).
Audio: Remote:
The CamPac2 supports three audio types, A micro USB Remote connector is provided
which are connected similarly. Analog and next to the bottom plate. This is used to
AES audio connections to the CamPac2 are interface between the CamPac2 and a PC or a
through the two 5-pin XLR audio connections PDA.
(Figure 9) directly next to the video
connections. They are:

5 Pin XLR Audio 1 connector - Channel 1/

Channel 2 = MIC or line level.

5 Pin XLR Audio 2 connector - Channel 3/

Channel 4 = line level or AES

Figure 4: 5 Pin Female XLR to Two 3 Pin Male XLR

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12 Pin LEMO
5 pin XLR
Component (Y Pr Pb)
ASI Out Audio Ch 1-2
5 pin XLR
User Data (IF Out) Audio Ch 3-
4

BNC
HD/SD SDI In,
4 pin XLR
Composite In,
Power In
ASI In

Figure 5: Rear Panel

Pin #1

Pin #2

Figure 6: 12 pin LEMO Connector Pin-Out

Pin 1: Component Y GND (ground)

Pin 2: Component Y signal
Pin 3: Component Pb GND (ground)
Pin 4: Component Pb
Pin 5: Component Pr GND (ground)
Pin 6: Component Pr
Pin 7: User Data RS422+
Pin 8: User Data RS422
RS422-
Pin 9: IF GND (ground)
Pin 10: IF Out (IF Base Units Only)
Pin 11: ASI GND (ground)
Pin 12: ASI output
Table 2: 12 pin LEMO Connector Pin -Out (p/n FGG.2B.312.CLAD62)
FGG.2B.312.CLAD62

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Pin #1

Figure 7: 5 Pin-XLR Connector Pin-Out

1: Audio Ground
2: Audio 1 (Left) +/Hot
3: Audio 1 (Left) -/Cold
4: Audio 2 (Right) +/Hot
5: Audio 2 (Right) -/Cold
Table 3: 5 pin XLR Connector Pin -Out
Out (p/n FGG.1B.305.CLAD52)

Pin #1

Figure 8: 4 Pin XLR Power Connector Pin-Out

DC Power Out
1: GND
2 NC
3 NC
4 +12VDC to 28VDC
Table 4: DC 4 pin Connector Pin –Out

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5. OPERATION 5.3 GETTING AROUND THE SYSTEM

5.1 POWER UP Menu Navigation

Sensor Wheel/Rotary Dial:
The CamPac2 is turned on by connecting the All the CamPac2 operations and functions
unit to the battery. The unit will boot-up and are controlled by the Rotary Dial/Sensor
go through a self-check mode for several Wheel located on the bottom of the front
seconds until the system displays the Default panel is used to set, change, update,
Screen. input and check different values, rates,
options and functionalities throughout
RF Off/On (Standby): the system.
Transmissions can be powered On and/or The Rotary Dial allows you to set values
Off without disconnecting the battery higher and lower by circling the dial
and shutting off the entire unit, by with your finger, clock-or-counter-
selecting the RF ON/OFF option from clockwise. It is also used to move from
the Default menu and toggling the power field to field in some cases depending on
on and/or off. where you are in the system.

5.2 DEFAULT SCREEN After powering up the CamPac2 unit and

getting to the Default screen, press the
Once the unit has initialized, a Default Screen Enter ▼ (Ent) directional arrow button,
resembling the following, is displayed: located on the Rotary Dial to get to other
screens within the system.

TX ON
Ch 7 2101.50
Tone
VidTest
NTSC Figure 10: Rotary Dial
16 Mb
To Go to Previous Screen or Default, press
the Escape▲ (Esc) directional arrow on
the Rotary Dial to go to the previous
screen, and/or back to Default.
1 2 3 4
14.7 V
39 C Menu Timeout:
Figure 9: Default Screen LCD menu displays will stay on the screen
depending on the time limit set from the
The Default Screen displays the following Menu Timeout. The time limit ranges
information: from None (will never revert to default
Channel screen) to 30 seconds.
Frequency
Power Capability
Data Rata MB
Battery Voltage
1 - 4 bars of Transmit Signal Strength

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Changing Settings: 5.4 TOP MENU

To change, view, input, select or update The Top Menu is reached by pressing ENT at
settings, values, rates, levels or options the DEFAULT screen, once the unit is booted.
throughout most of the system, do the
following
MAIN MENU
PRESETS
1. Select the desired menu or option by using PWR ON
the Rotary Dial and ENT button to reach RF OFF
the desired screen. LOCK
Note: See the CamPac2 Menu Tree Figure 11: Top Menu
diagram at the end of this document
for placement and location of all 5.6 MAIN MENU
options.
RF Setup
2. Press ▼ (Ent) to view that menu’s options. Modulation
Video Setup
4. Continue to press ▼ (Ent), and drill down Audio Setup
the menus until the value fields that need to Edit Presets
be changed are displayed. System
Alarms
5. Click on the Value field until it becomes Figure 12: Main Menu
Active, (turns green).
5.7 RF SETUP
6. Press the rotary dial, clockwise or counter- (MAIN>RF SETUP)
clockwise to select value fields up or down
respectively –or- use the rotary dial to Frequency
scroll up or down an options list to your Bandwidth
choice with an *asterisk. TX Power

The settings have been saved to the system.

Figure 13: RF Setup Menu
Note: If you are not choosing from an
options list, then you will be setting
the value from circulating the
rotary wheel. These value fields
need to be pressed until they turn
green and become “active”, before
they can be manipulated and data
can be changed. When you reach
the correct value, press [Enter] to
save.

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5.7.1 Frequency Menu

(MAIN>RF SETUP>FREQUENCY) TX Power

Frequency 1 (0-51) or (25mW,100mW)

1999.000
Figure 16: TX Power screen
Channel
1 IMPORTANT:
The TX Power value field will display a
Band Variable setting that can be adjusted from
2.0 GHz 0-51 if Power Control TXPwr Auto OFF
is selected. If TX Pwr Auto ON is
Figure 14: Frequency Menu selected, then use the rotary dial to choose
one of the standard settings:
Note: About Frequency Direct, if Frequency 25mW
Direct Mode is enabled, the frequency 100mW
may be changed without limitation to
channels. Move the Rotary Dial to (the standard settings are recommended)
highlight the frequency, and circulate
the Rotary Dial until you reach the 5.7.3.1 How to set the TX Power Settings:
correct value(s). Press ▼ (Ent) to The following procedure instructs the user
register changes within the system. how to set the TX Power Setting from
beginning to end. To set the CamPac2 TX
5.7.2 Bandwidth Power Output settings, do the following:
(MAIN>RF SETUP>BANDWIDTH)
1. Power up the Campac2 unit.
Bandwidth
8 MHz 2. From the Default screen, click ▼(Ent).
The Top screen is displayed.
Filter
On/Off 3. Press ▼ (Ent). The Main Menu is
Figure 15: Bandwidth and Filter displayed.

5.7.3 TX Power 4. Use the rotary dial to select the System

(MAIN>RF SETUP>TX POWER) option and press ▼(Ent).

IF the TXPwr Auto OFF option has been 5. Using the rotary dial, select the Power
selected (from the Power Control menu), Control option and press ▼(Ent).The
the screen with a variable flexible rate (0 Power Control option list is displayed.
through to 51 on most units) will be
displayed. 6. Toggle to the correct option and press ▼
(Ent). Your option has been registered and
IF the TXPwr Auto ON option has been the screen will automatically shut off and
selected (from the Power Control menu), start up on its, own, regardless of the option
the TX Power screen with the fixed Power choice.
Control settings will be displayed; 25mW,
100mW.

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Choose your Settings 5.8.3 Guard Interval

(MAIN>MODULATION>GUARD INTERV)
7. After the Campac2 unit powers back on, the
Default screen is displayed.
1/32

1/16
8. Press ▼(Ent) to bring up the Top Menu
1/8
and press the RF Setup option from that
1/4
menu. The RF Setup menu is displayed.
5.9 VIDEO SETUP
9. Scroll down to the TX Power option and (MAIN>VIDEO)
press ▼(Ent). The TX Power screen is
displayed. The field will display either the Input
Fixed Settings –or – the Standard Fixed Format
Settings depending on what was chosen Test Modes
under the System►Power Control option. Options

10 Press ▼ (Ent) on the Number Field until it Figure 18: Video Setup Options
becomes active (turns green) and use the
rotary dial to scroll around the dial and 5.9.1 Input
make your number selection. Press ▼ (Ent) (MAIN>VIDEO>INPUT)
when you found the correct value.

5.8 MODULATION HDSDI / SDI

(MAIN>MODULATION) Composite
Y Pr Pb
Constellation S-Video
Code Rate Test Modes
Guard Interval Ext ASI (BNC)
Figure 17: Modulation Options Figure 19: Video Input Options

5.8.1 Constellation 5.9.2 Format

(MAIN>MODLATION>CONSTELLATION) (MAIN>VIDEO>FORMAT)

QPSK Format

16QAM NTSC

64QAM
Frame Rate
29.97 Hz
5.8.2 Code Rate
(MAIN>MODULATION>CODE RATE)
Chroma
4:2:0

1/2

2/3 Figure 20: Video Format Options

3/4

5/6

7/8

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5.9.3 Test Modes 5.9.4.4 ASI Out Sel

(MAIN>VIDEO>TEST MODES) (MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>ASI Out Sel)

Modulator
Test Off
Encoder
SMPTE Bars
Zone Plate 5.9.4.5 Video Loss
Lip Sync (MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>Video Loss)

Figure 21: Test Modes Options
No Change

Go To Bars
5.9.4 Options (Video)
(MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS) The selection is registered to the system
and marked with an *asterisk.
I/P GOP
Delay 5.9.4.6 PTS Edit
Pedestal (MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>PTS Edit)
ASI Out Sel
Video Loss PTS Selection
PTS Edit Manual
PID Edit
Video PTS
Figure 22: Video Options List 9970

5.9.4.1 I/P GOP Audio PTS

(MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>I/P GOP) 9870

I Frames only Figure 23: PTS Screen

IP GOP 15

IP GOP 10 5.9.4.7 PID Edit

IP GOP 6 (MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>PID Edit)

IP GOP 5
Vid PID 0x0031
5.9.4.2 Delay Aud0 PID 0x0034
(MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>DELAY) Aud1 PID 0x0035
Aud1 PID 0x0035

Normal Delay Pmt PID 0x003f

Low Delay PCR PID 0x0134

Lowest Delay
Figure 24: PID Edit Screen
5.9.4.3 Pedestal
(MAIN>VIDEO>OPTIONS>PEDESTAL)

On

Off

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5.10 AUDIO SETUP 3. Select the Preset to be saved, press ▼(Ent).

(MAIN>AUDIO)
Recall
Store
Inputs Name
Audio Level dB
Figure 29: Preset Menu Options
Figure 25: AUDIO Setup
4. Select Store, then press ▼ (Ent) to save
5.10.1 Inputs your new preset to the system.
(MAIN>AUDIO>INPUTS)
The Store screen is displayed, and reads:
Mic/Lines
Mic/AES [Preset Stored].
AES/AES
Embedded SDI 5.11.2 Naming (Labeling) Presets
Tone (MAIN>EDIT PRESETS>PRESET 1-4)
Beep
Tone & Beep 1. Using the rotary dial, scroll to the Name
option and press ▼(Ent).
Figure 26: Audio Inputs List
The Preset name (originally 1 through 4)
5.10.2 Audio Level dB appears on the screen.
(MAIN>AUDIO>Audio Level dB)
2. Press ▼ (Ent) to activate the Preset name
CH1: +0 field (it will turn green).
CH2: +0
CH3: +0 The cursor appears on the first alpha-
CH4: + 0 numeric character of the current name.
Figure 27: Audio Level dB
3. Press the rotary dial, clock –or-counter-
clockwise to change the first character in
5.11 PRESETS the new label.

5.11.1 Storing Presets 4. When you have reached the desired value
(MAIN>EDIT PRESETS>PRESET 1-4) (number or letter), press ▼ (Ent) –or-
► on the rotary dial to go to the next
character in your label. Use the ◄
1. Make your preferred settings.
directional arrow on the rotary dial to
2. From the MAIN Menu, select Edit Presets.
backup if needed.
PRESETS 1 5. Repeat the procedure for the rest of the
PRESETS 2 characters on this preset until the title has
PRESETS 3 been created.
PRESETS 4
6. Press ▼ (Ent) and ▲(Esc) to register your
Figure 28: Presets Options
label in the system.

The label is displayed on the screen.

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5.11.3 Recalling Presets 5.12.3 RF Enable

(MAIN>EDIT PRESETS>PRESET 1-4) (MAIN>SYSTEM>RF Enable)

1. Using the rotary dial, scroll to the Recall
Disable

option and press ▼(Ent). The Preset
Enable
name (originally 1 through 4) appears on
the screen. 5.12.4 Power Control
(MAIN>SYSTEM>Power Control)
2. Press ▼(Ent) to recall the preset and
return to the Default screen. 5.12.5 Factory Default
(MAIN>SYSTEM>Factory Default)
5.12 SYSTEM
(MAIN>SYSTEM) Allows the user to restore factory defaults.
Menu Timeout WARNING: Any user settings will be over-
LCD Brightness written.
RF Enable
Power Control
No – resume ops
Factory Default
Yes – defaults
TX Name
SW Version 5.12.6 TX Name
Security Key (MAIN>SYSTEM>TX Name)

Figure 30: System Setup The default transmitter name is

“CAMPAC2”. To change the TX Name:
5.12.1 Menu Timeout
(MAIN>SYSTEM>Menu Timeout) 1. MAIN>SYSTEM>TX Name

None The current TX Name is displayed:

10 Seconds
[CAMPAC 2 ]

20 Seconds

30 Seconds 2. Click ▼ (Ent) to activate the “name” field.
(Field turns green when ready for input).
The selection is marked by an *asterisk.
The cursor appears on the first character.
5.12.2 LCD Brightness
(MAIN>SYSTEM>LCD Brightness) 3. Use the rotary dial to scroll alpha-numeric
characters, press ▼ (Ent) to select.

Day mode
4. Use the ◄►arrows to select the next

Night mode
character, repeat until the name is updated.

The selection is marked by an *asterisk. 5. Press ▼ (Ent) to save it to the system.

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5.12.7 SW Version 5.14 POWER ON/RF OFF (Standby)

(MAIN>SYSTEM>SW Version) (TOP>PWR ON)
Allows the user to toggle the CamPac2
Displays version numbers of the unit’s Side
transmitter on and off (standby).
Panel, Baseband, Up Converter, and FPGA.

5.12.7 Security Key Note: Depending on whether or not the unit

(MAIN>SYSTEM>Security Key) is transmitting or on standby, POWER
ON or RF OFF will be displayed, and a
To set the system’s security key code (for TX ON or RF SBY indicator will be
HD/SD Enable/Disable), do the following: displayed on the screen’s upper right
hand corner.
1. To activate the screen, click ▼ (Ent).
5.15 SLEEP/RF OFF
The field becomes active (turns green). (TOP>RF OFF)
2. Using the rotary dial, set the correct code by
scrolling the alpha-numeric characters until To set the CamPac2 unit to SLEEP mode,
you reach the desired setting. or to set it to RF OFF mode if already in
sleep mode, use the rotary dial to scroll
3. Use the ◄►arrows to move on to the next down to the SLEEP –or-RF OFF
character of the Security Key code until the option.
code has been set. Note: Depending on whether or not the unit
is transmitting or on standby, the SLEEP
5. Press ▼ (Ent) to save the changes. or RF OFF indicator will be displayed
on the screen’s upper right hand corner.

5.13 ALARMS 5.16 LOCK

(MAIN>ALARMS) (TOP>LOCK)
This screen can provide information To lock the Campac2 unit so that settings
regarding some system errors if they remain “on hold” until you are ready to
should occur, and indicates the reason begin using it again:
for any alarms.

1. To activate the screen, click ▼ (Ent). The 1. Scroll down to the “Lock” option and
press ▼ (Ent).
field becomes active (turns green).
2. Hold the ▼ (Ent) button to lock the
2. The Alarms indication list is displayed. If unit. The screen displays the message:
there were no Alarms indicated, there will be
no alarms displayed on the screen. [HOLD BUTTON TO UNLOCK].

3. When you are ready to unlock the unit,

hold down the ▼ (Ent) button until the
“Top” First Menu re-appears.
4. The system is unlocked. The settings
are the same as when the system was
locked.

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5.17 SETTING DATA RATE

The following tables are to be used in setting up the Data Rate. The Data Rate is based onBandwidth,
Type of Modulation, Code Rate, and Guard Interval.

Modulation Code Rate Guard Interval

System 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Bandwidth = 6 MHz
Data Rate (Mbit/s)
1/2 4.5240645 4.48248248 4.2334561 3.81011061
2/3 6.03208575 5.854671 5.5294118 4.9764705
QPSK 3/4 6.786096 6.58650525 6.2205885 5.5985295
5/6 7.540107 7.31833875 6.9117645 6.2205885
7/8 7.9171125 7.68425625 7.2573533 6.531618
1/2 9.048129 8.7820065 8.294118 7.4647065
2/3 12.0641715 11.709342 11.058824 9.952941
16QAM 3/4 13.572192 13.1730105 12.441177 11.197059
5/6 15.080214 14.6366775 13.823529 12.441177
7/8 15.834225 15.3685125 14.514707 13.063236
1/2 13.5721935 13.1730098 12.441177 11.1970598
2/3 18.0962573 17.564013 16.588235 14.9294115
64QAM 3/4 20.358288 19.7595158 18.661766 16.7955885
5/6 22.620321 21.9550163 20.735294 18.6617655
7/8 23.7513375 23.0527688 21.77206 19.594854
Table 2: Data Rates for 6 MHz Bandwidth

Modulation Code Rate Guard Interval

System 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Bandwidth = 7 MHz
Data Rate (Mbit/s)
1/2 5.27807525 5.12283713 4.8382355 4.35441213
2/3 7.037433375 6.8304495 6.45098038 5.80588225
QPSK 3/4 7.917112 7.68425613 7.25735325 6.53161775
5/6 8.7967915 8.53806188 8.06372525 6.2205885
7/8 9.23663125 8.96496563 8.46691213 7.620221
1/2 10.5561505 10.2456743 8.294118 8.70882425
2/3 14.07486675 13.660899 9.676471 11.6117645
16QAM 3/4 15.834224 15.3685123 12.9019608 13.0632355
5/6 17.593583 17.0761238 16.1274505 12.441177
7/8 18.4732625 17.9299313 16.9338243 15.240442
1/2 15.83422575 15.3685114 14.5147065 13.0632364
2/3 21.11230013 20.4913485 19.3529411 17.4176468
64QAM 3/4 23.751336 23.0527684 21.7720598 19.5948533
5/6 26.3903745 25.6141856 24.1911758 21.7720598
7/8 27.70989375 26.8948969 25.4007364 22.860663
Table 3: Data Rates for 7 MHz Bandwidth

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Modulation Code Rate Guard Interval

System 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Bandwidth = 8 MHz
Data Rate (Mbit/s)
1/2 6.032086 5.854671 5.529412 4.976471
2/3 8.042781 7.806228 7.372549 6.65294
QPSK 3/4 9.048128 8.782007 8.294118 7.464706
5/6 10.053476 9.757785 9.215686 8.294118
7/8 10.55615 10.245675 9.676471 8.708824
1/2 12.064172 11.709342 11.058824 9.952942
2/3 16.085562 15.612456 9.676471 11.6117645
16QAM 3/4 18.096256 17.564014 16.588236 14.929412
5/6 20.106952 19.51557 18.431372 16.588236
7/8 21.1123 20.49135 19.352942 17.417648
1/2 18.096258 17.564013 16.588236 14.929413
2/3 24.128343 23.418684 22.117647 19.905882
64QAM 3/4 27.144384 26.346021 24.882354 22.394118
5/6 30.160428 29.273355 27.647058 24.882354
7/8 31.66845 30.737025 29.029413 26.126472
Table 4: Data Rates for 8 MHz Bandwidth

Modulation Code Rate Guard Interval

System 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Bandwidth = 16 MHz
Data Rate (Mbit/s)
1/2 12.064172 11.709342 11.058824 9.952942
2/3 16.085562 15.612456 14.745098 13.270588
QPSK 3/4 18.096256 17.564014 16.588236 14.929412
5/6 20.106952 19.51557 18.431372 16.588236
7/8 21.1123 20.49135 19.352942 17.417648
1/2 24.128344 23.418684 22.117648 19.905884
2/3 32.171124 31.224912 29.490196 26.541176
16QAM 3/4 36.192512 35.128028 33.176472 29.858824
5/6 40.213904 39.03114 36.882774 33.176472
7/8 42.2246 40.9827 38.705884 34.835296
1/2 39.192516 35.128026 33.176472 29.858826
2/3 48.256686 46.837368 44.235294 39.811764
64QAM 3/4 54.288766 52.692042 49.764708 44.788236
5/6 60.320856 58.54671 55.294116 49.764708
7/8 63.3369 61.47405 58.058826 52.252944
Table 5: Data Rates for 16 MHz Bandwidth

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Modulation Code Rate Guard Interval

System 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4
Bandwidth = 20 MHz
Data Rate (Mbit/s)
1/2 15.080215 14.6366775 11.058824 9.952942
2/3 20.1069525 19.51557 14.745098 13.270588
QPSK 3/4 22.62032 21.9550175 16.588236 14.929412
5/6 25.13369 24.3944625 18.431372 16.588236
7/8 26.390375 25.6141875 19.352942 17.417648
1/2 30.16043 29.273355
2/3 40.213905 39.03114 29.490196 26.541176
16QAM 3/4 45.24064 43.910035 33.176472 29.858824
5/6 50.26738 48.788925 36.882774 33.176472
7/8 52.78075 51.228375 38.705884 34.835296
1/2 45.240645 43.9100325 33.176472 29.858826
2/3 60.3208575 58.54671 44.235294 39.811764
64QAM 3/4 67.86096 65.8650525 49.764708 44.788236
5/6 75.40107 73.1833875 55.294116 49.764708
7/8 79.171125 76.8425625 58.058826 52.252944

Table 6: Data Rates for 20 MHz Bandwidth

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Functional Block Diagram

IF Base Unit IF RF Head

836.5 MHz to
Power
Upconverter 2 GHz
Amp
Upconverter

Wheel

RF Out

HDTX
Ctrlr. Intface Baseband Encoder

Video
Audio Panel
Interface
Power

USB
intf.

Figure 31: Block Diagram of the CP2 IF Cameraback Transmitter

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CAMPAC2 PRO/NEWS 03/20/08

Functional Block Diagram

IQ RF Head
IQ Base Unit
(PAM)

IQ Modulator
IQ Interface Power Amp
Up-converter

Wheel
PRO VERSION

RF Out

HDTX Pro Encoder

Intface Baseband
Ctrlr. Interchangeable for
different frequency
bands

Video
Panel
Audio
Interface OR
Power

NEWS VERSION
USB
intf.

Encoder News Encoder

Interface

Figure 32: Block Diagram of the CP2 Pro/News Cameraback Transmitter

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Terms & Definitions

16QAM (16 phase Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) A digital modulation
technique that combines amplitude modulation and phase shift
keying (16-phase-states) in sending data. This type of modulation
supports a transfer rate up to 14 Mbps.

64QAM (64 phase Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) A digital modulation

technique that combines amplitude modulation and phase shift
keying (64-phase-states) in sending data. This type of modulation
supports a transfer rate up to 28 Mbps.

AES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society/European Broadcasting Union) is an

older standard developed for transferal of digital audio signals. The
AES/EBU specifies a single cable in carrying audio data for both
digital left- and right-channels to a receiving device. Normally, a 3
pin XLR cable is used.

Composite Video A single analog video signal encoded with luminance (brightness),
chrominance (color), horizontal, and vertical synchronization
information, is preset within the signal.

COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) A type of

modulation scheme where more than a 1000 signals are generated
from a single signal, and transmitted at right angles to each other.
This is to reduce signal loss by a receiver due to obstructions and
reflections.

DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting -Terrestrial) An international digital

broadcast standard developed in Europe. DVB-T specifies a
bandwidth of 6 to 8 MHz per channel, while utilizing MPEG-2 video
compression and MPEG audio compression.

EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power.

FEC (Forward Error Correction) A transmission technique that utilizes

error correction data being sent with the carrier signal for possible
signal re-generation by the receiver should errors be detected.

GOP (Group Of Pictures) A sequence of frames within an MPEG-2

stream to allow video editing and splicing from different signal
sources.

IDX Anton-Bauer Battery Clip

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MPEG (Moving Picture Expert Group) A family of standards that utilizes
complex compression techniques to encode audio-video information
into a signal.

NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) A United States based

organization, which develops technical standards for broadcasting.

PAL (Phase Alternating Line) The European standard for video

broadcast.

PAM Removable, frequency determining module called the RF Power

Amplifier Module of the CamPac2.

PID (Package Identifier) Information located at the beginning of a

transmitted packet that tells the receiver what to do with the packet.

QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) A digital frequency modulation

technique where a single phase carrier is modulated into a four
phase signal, with each quadrant represented by a two digit binary
number. The signal is then transmitted and demodulated by the
receiver into frequency independent voltage levels.

SDI (Serial Digital Interface) A digital video format utilizing a 270 Mbps
(for Standard Definition) or 1.5Gbps (for High Definition) data rate.
The signal consists of a 10-bit, serial interface for both digital video
and four channels of embedded digital audio. SDI requires a
standard 75-ohm BNC connector and coax cable for connection to a
device.

Symbol A single Symbol can be considered one phase-state of a QPSK

signal. All four Symbols used together can be considered the baud
rate of the signal.

Transport Stream When several video and analog inputs are multiplexed into a single
data stream for transmission.

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5.18 MENU TREE

SLEEP/ RF OFF/
MAIN MENU/TOP MENU PRESETS LOCK
PWR ON RF ON

PRESET 1 DEFAULT DEFAULT HOLD BUTTON TO

PRESET 2 SCREEN SCREEN UNLOCK
PRESET 3
PRESET 4

RF Setup Modulation Video Setup Audio Setup Edit Presets System Alarms

Presets 1-4
Frequency: Frequency [Freq Range]
Channel: [Channel range] Lists any alarm indications
Band: [Band GHz range]
Recall
INPUT FORMAT TEST
Bandwidth: Bandwidth [MHz Range] Store
MODES
Filter: (On/Off) Name

TX Power: TX Power [TX power range] (Test Off,

(NTSC, PAL,
SMPTE
(HD/SDI, 480P, 576P,
Bars, Zone Inputs: (Mic/Line, Mic/AES,
Composite, 720P, 1080i,
Plate Lip AES/AES, Embedded SDI,
Y Pr Pb, 1080PsF)
Constellation: (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM) Sync) Tone, Beef, Tone & Beep).
S-Video, Frame Rate:
Code Rate: 1/2, 2/3,3/4, 5/6, 7/8) (Rate)
Test Modes
Guard Interval: (1/32, 1/16, 1/8,1/4) Chroma: Audio Level dB:
Ext ASI CH1: (Range)
(BNC) (4:2:0-4:2:2)
CH2: (Range)
Options CH3: (Range)
CH4: (Range)

Limiter:
IP/GOP: Delay: Pedestal: CH1: (On/Off)
ASI Out Sel: Video Loss: PTS Edit: CH2: (On./Off)
(I Frames Normal On/Off No Change
Modulator PTS Selection (Manual/Automatic) Gang (On/Off)
only, IP Low Go to Bars
Encoder Video PTS [Range]
GOP 15, IP Lowest
Audio PTS (Range) Phantom:
GOP 10, IP Delay
GOP 6, IP CH1: (On/Off)
GOP 5) CH2: (On/Off)

PID Edit:
Vid PID 0x0031 (Set to Range)
Aud0 PID 0x0034 (Set to Range)
Aud1 PID 0x0035 (Set to Range) Menu Timeout: (None, 10, 20, 30 Seconds).
PMT PID 0x003f (Set to Range) LCD Brightness: (Day mode, Night mode).
PCR PID 0x0134 (Set to Range) RF Enable: (Disable, Enable).
Power Control: (TXPwr Auto OFF, TXPwr Auto ON).
Factory Default: (No-resume ops, Yes-defaults).
Telemetry: (Enable, Disable).
TX Name: (CAMPAC2 -Label).
SW Version: (Sidepanel, Baseband, UpConverter, FPGA).
Security Key: (Serial Number, Enter Key, HD Licensed).

Figure 33: Menu Tree

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