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XCU UNIVERSE UXF
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3923 496 32511 April 2018 v1.3
XCU UXF Fiber Series
User’s Guide
XF Transmission Fiber Base Station

Declaration of Conformity
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Bergschot 69, 4817 PA Breda, The Netherlands, declare
under our sole responsibility that these products are in compliance with the following
standards:
- EN62368-1:2014 + AC:2015 — Safety
- EN55032:2012 + C2:2013 — EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2:2009 — EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2014/35/EU
b. the EMC directive 2014/30/EU
c. the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU
FCC CLASS A Statement
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.1.1 About this guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1.2 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1.3 Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.2.1 XF Fiber transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.2 Media Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.3 Camera control, monitoring and intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.4 XCU Front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.5 Cradle concept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.3 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.4 Overview of IP connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2 – Installation
2.1 Rack installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.1 Installing rack mounting rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1.2 Installing the cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.3 Transporting rack mounted XCUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.4 Connecting studio cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 Mounting the XCU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3 Connecting the control network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4 Connecting analog intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 Connecting studio signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.1 Dry contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.2 Dry contact with multiple XCUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.5.3 Common ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.5.4 Voltage level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2.5.5 Open circuit/Voltage level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.6 Setting external audio level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2.7 Using private data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3 – Configuration
3.1 Studio C2IP configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2 Setting the camera number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3 Accessing the XCU menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.1 Using the front panel and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.2 Using the front panel and the Monitoring output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.3 Using the OCP 400 operation control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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3.4 Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.4.1 Entering the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.4.2 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4.3 Leaving the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3.4.4 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.5 User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3.5 Setting up intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.5.1 Studio interface setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.6 Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.6.1 Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.6.2 Shifting output signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.7 Color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Chapter 4 – Media Network configuration
4.1 Overview of IP streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4.2 Camera Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
4.3 Media Network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3.1 Media Network local ports setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
4.3.2 Main video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3.3 Main video in 4K uncompressed mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.4 IP Mon\Live tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.3.5 IP Video In tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.3.6 IP Audio tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.3.7 IP Intercom tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3.8 PTP tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.4 IP Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.2 Streams overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.4.3 Configuring IP Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.4.4 Media Network diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.4.5 Incoming audio/intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.5 Test example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.6 IP Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.6.1 Timing for 2K single speed video modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.6.2 Timing for 4K Tico compressed video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.6.3 Timing for 4K uncompressed video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 5 – Operation
5.1 Front panel indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.2 Transmission diagnostics on the OCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.3 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.4 Replacement of fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Chapter 6 – XCU menu reference
6.1 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
6.2 Monitoring menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
6.3 Audio/Intercom menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
6.4 Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
6.5 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.6 Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
6.7 Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Chapter 7 – Connectors and signals
7.1 Connector back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.2 Power and Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.2.1 Mains power connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.2.2 SMPTE hybrid fiber connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7.3 Media Network bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.3.1 SFP+ ports layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.4 Media Network IP streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.4.1 For 2K, 3G and 4K Tico videomodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.4.2 For 4K uncompressed video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
7.5 Baseband BNC video connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7.5.1 Main video outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
7.5.2 Monitoring video outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.5.3 External video input connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.5.4 Teleprompter and Reference connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
7.6 Studio connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.6.1 Signalling connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.6.2 Intercom connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
7.6.3 Auxiliary (AUX) connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.6.4 C2IP connector (top) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
7.6.5 IP Trunk connector (bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7.6.6 Digital Audio OUT 1+2 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.6.7 Digital Audio OUT 3+4 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.6.8 Analog Audio OUT 1 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.6.9 Analog Audio OUT 2 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Chapter 8 – Specifications
8.1 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Recycling
Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information.
Packing for return
If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers and materials
of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address,
model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass
Valley service centre.
If the original packing is not available or can no longer be used contact your regional Grass
Valley service representative to have a return package provided.

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Important information
Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire protection
standards must be observed.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative
and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must then
be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the apparatus fails to perform the
intended function or shows visible damage.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Cautions and Warnings
Read and comply with the warning and caution notices that appear in the manual.
– Warnings indicate danger that requires correct procedures or practices to prevent
death or injury to personnel.
– Cautions indicate procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage
or destruction to equipment or property.
Warnings
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
In case of an emergency ensure that power is disconnected.
Use only fuses of the type and rating specified.
Connect the unit only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the unit correctly.
For safety reasons the unit must be mounted in a 19-inch rack which has safety covers
according to IEC65.

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Fiber-optic transmission units
Laser safety statement (Europe)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
EN 60825-1, Safety of Laser products. Class 1 laser products are considered safe and do not
result in biological hazard if used according to the instructions.
Laser safety statement (US)
Fiber-optic transmission units are classified as a “CLASS 1 Laser Product” according to
21CFR 1040.10 of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and
Radiological Health.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain
for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
Fiber-optic cable precautions
Fiber-optic cables and connectors are easily damaged; take the following percautions into
account:
– Do not bend the cable beyond the minimum permissible bend range specified for the
cable.
– Avoid kinks in the cable.
– Avoid subjecting the cable to a high tension force (even momentarily).
– Do not twist the cable when connecting it to equipment.
– Insert connectors straight and fully into their corresponding sockets.
– In fiber-optic cable systems always put the dust caps on cable and panel connectors
immediately after disconnecting a cable. Keep the dust caps clean.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

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Cleaning fiber-optic connectors
WARNING
Never clean an optical connector attached to a fiber that is carrying light.
Particles of foreign matter on the tip of a ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic
transmission. Fiber-optic connectors need to be cleaned every time they are mated and
unmated; it is essential that fiber-optic users develop the necessary discipline to always clean
the connectors before they are mated.
Use a commerially available cleaning kit specifically designed for fiber-optic connectors and
follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
• The connector sections to be cleaned include the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior
walls of alignment sleeves, and the interior and exterior of connector shells.
• For plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be
cleaned with a cleaning stick treated with the appropriate fluid. (Cleaning sticks with a
slender design are available that allow alignment sleeves to be cleaned without having to
detach them.)
• For jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding
ferrules.
• Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is
important to clean both the insides and outsides.
• The fiber end face and ferrule must be absolutely clean before it is inserted into a
transmitter or receiver.
• Mate the connector immediately! Do not let the connector lie around and collect dust
before mating.
• Air can be used to remove lint or loose dust from the port of a transmitter or receiver to be
mated with the connector. Never insert any liquid into the ports.

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Mains lead wiring for UK users
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW- EARTH
BLUE- NEUTRAL
BROWN- LIVE
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
• The wire colored GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal on the plug
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN
AND YELLOW.
• The wire colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or
colored RED.
• The wire colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or
colored BLACK.
Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - if you are in any doubt consult a qualified
electrician.