Ikegami BS-79 User manual

BS-79
BASE STATION
OPERATION MANUAL
0212 1st Edition (U) (E)

BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
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Safety Precautions
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
The safety precautions on use of BS-79 are described below.
Please read these precautions thoroughly before use.
1. Hazard Alert Symbols and Signal Words
Concerning Safety in this Manual
This manual employs the following "hazard alert symbol",
"signal words" that indicate the danger levels, "Notice"
and "Reference" for descriptions concerning safety.
Hazard Alert Symbol :
Signal Words : DANGER, WARNING,
and CAUTION
In this manual the following indications are actually used:
WARNING
: Indicates that misoperation may
cause a potentially hazardous
situation, which may result in death
or serious injury to the user.
CAUTION
: Indicates that misoperation may
cause a potentially hazardous
situation, which may result in the
user's injury or property damage.
: Indicates general precautions.
Information concerning safe work
practices, procedures and installation
location, which is not directly
connected to the user's death or
property damage, is described.
Notice
: Supplementary information on the
matter just discussed.
Reference
: Guides the reader to descriptions in
other sections or on other pages
concerning the matter just discussed.
Safety Precautions
2. Precautions for Handling BS-79
1. Do not remove the cover or disassemble unless
absolutely necessary, to prevent electric shock.
2. Always turn the POWER switch OFF before
removing a module, etc.
3. To connect peripheral equipment, turn off the
POWER switch of BS-79 and that of the peripheral
equipment, and then connect it using a dedicated
cable.
4. Do not drop the equipment or subject it to strong
shock or vibration.
5. Avoid using or storing the equipment in the following
locations:
• Extremely hot or cold locations
• Locations subject to strong shock or vibration
• Humid locations
• Location subject to strong radio wave
• Dusty locations
• Locations subject to lightning strikes
• Locations subject to direct rain or snow
6. Always hold the plug portion when removing cables.
7. Do not drop or insert a metallic object such as a pin
or a foreign object into the equipment.
8. Do not spread or spill water or other liquid on the
equipment.
9. Regarding the Lithium Battery
Do not use an unspecified battery.
Explosion or liquid leak of the battery may cause fire
or injury.
When changing or discarding a battery, please contact
Ikegami's sales or operation quarters.
10. Wipe the dirt/dust off the product using a dry, soft
cloth.
If the stain is hard, soak the cloth with water or
detergent, wring well and wipe. If you use detergent,
wipe off the detergent with a cloth that was soaked in
just water and wrung well.
When wiping, always turn the power off, and take
care not to put water in the product.
3. Regular Maintenance Recommended
This product includes parts that wear out and have a
limited life even in proper use or storage. Therefore,
regular maintenance is recommended to extend the life of
and safely use this product for a long time. Please contact
Ikegami's sales and service centers for the maintenance
and repair of our products.

CONTENTS
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
Safety Precautions
1. OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Characteristics ..................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................... 1-1
1.4 External View ..................................................................... 1-4
2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART ..................... 2-1
2.1 Front .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Inside of the Front ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Back ..................................................................................... 2-4
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .............................. 3-1
3.1 System Setup Diagram ...................................................... 3-1
3.2 Types of Operation ............................................................ 3-2
3.3 Device Connection Diagram ............................................. 3-4
3.4 Connecting a Control Panel ............................................. 3-5
3.5 Mounting a BS Front Panel ............................................. 3-6
3.6 Pin Assignment of Connectors ......................................... 3-7
3.7 Mounting a Rack-Mount Adapter .................................... 3-17
4. SETTINGS ........................................................................... 4-1
4.1 BS Menus ........................................................................... 4-1
(1) Menu operation procedure .......................................... 4-1
(2) BS menus ..................................................................... 4-2
(3) BARS TITLE function ................................................ 4-4
4.2 Setting the Operating Mode with more than One
Control Panel ...................................................................... 4-7
4.3 Setting the Component Signals ........................................ 4-9
4.4 Setting the Tally Mode ..................................................... 4-9
4.5 Setting the Genlock Phase Mode .................................... 4-10
4.6 Setting the Number of Intercom Lines ........................... 4-11
4.7 Interchanging the ENG and PROD Intercom
Systems ............................................................................... 4-12
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................... 5-1
5.1 When the CABLE or TEMP. Indicators Are On ......... 5-1
■Cleaning optical connectors ........................................ 5-2
5.2 When the ALARM Indicator Is On ................................ 5-6
■Displaying the self-diagnostic information screen.... 5-6
BS-79
OPERATION MANUAL
CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW 1 - 1
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Overview
The BS-79 is a half-rack-sized HDTV base station that fits
into the space of half a 19-inch rack.
The BS-79 uses an 8-core optical fiber camera cable (two
single-mode fibers, four power lines, and two control lines).
It can transmit video and audio signals with optical serial
digital transmission conforming to SMPTE 292M
(international standard) over distances of up to 1000 m with
no degradation in high-quality image provided from the
camera head.
Basic configuration of this unit includes down converter (D/
C) and up converter (U/C) modules and a power supply.
1.2 Characteristics
Being half-rack size, yet supporting simulcast
As a result of reviewing the circuit configuration and parts to
reduce the size, the BS-79 contains up and down converters
within its half-rack size, which implements HD and SD
simulcast output.
<1> Allows simultaneous output of HD SDI, SD D1, and
SD ENC.
<2> Can select HD SDI, SD D1, or SD composite as the
RET input (when the RET module is selected)
<3> Also allows monitoring with WFM and PM for SD
when the main line is for HD (when the SD module
is selected)
Capable of DC operation
Supplying +12 VDC to the BS-79 can also drive the camera
head.
This function allows operation using +12 V supplied from
ordinary vehicles to provide mobility.
Aspect ratio conversion by the down converter (D/C)
The internal down converter (D/C) has an aspect ratio
conversion function. There are three types of modes: side
panel mode, squeeze mode, and letter box.
Choice of external synchronization signal
You can select 525/59.94 BBS or 1080/59.94 PS/S as the
external synchronization input.
1.3 Specification
■Rating
1. Scanning format
1080 effective scanning lines, 59.94 Hz, interlaced
480 effective scanning lines, 59.94 Hz, interlaced
2. Operating temperature range
0°C to +45°C (Humidity: 30% to 90%)
3. Working voltage
100/117 VAC or +12 VDC
4. Weight
About 10 kg (22 lb)
■Performance
1. Video frequency characteristics (HDTV output signals)
Y output signal
Lower than 60 Hz: Dropping characteristic
60 Hz to 30 MHz: Within ±1.0 dB
30 MHz or higher: Dropping characteristic
Pb and Pr output signals
Lower than 60 Hz: Dropping characteristic
60 Hz to 15 MHz: Within ±1.0 dB
15 MHz or higher: Dropping characteristic
2. Video frequency characteristics (NTSC output signals)
Ych, 100 kHz standard (when the down converter is installed)
Lower than 60 Hz: Dropping characteristic
60 Hz to 4.5 MHz: Within ±0.5 dB
4.5 MHz to 5 MHz: Within ±1.0 dB
5 MHz or higher: Dropping characteristic
3. Voice frequency characteristics
Lower than 100 Hz: Dropping characteristic
100 Hz to 10 kHz: Within ±1.0 dB
10 kHz or higher: Dropping characteristic
4. S/N (when an HDK-79D is connected)
HDTV -54 dB r.m.s.
NTSC -62 dB r.m.s.
5. S/N (when an HDK-79E is connected)
HDTV -56 dB r.m.s.
NTSC -64 dB r.m.s.
6. Modulation degree (when an HDK-79D is connected)
HDTV About 40% or more
(800 TV lines, 27.5 MHz)
NTSC About 90% or more
(400 TV lines, 5 MHz)
7. Modulation degree (when an HDK-79E is connected)
HDTV About 45% or more
(800 TV lines, 27.5 MHz)
NTSC About 90% or more
(400 TV lines, 5 MHz)

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BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
8. Input signals (HDTV system)
Reference phase signal PS/S 1.0/0.6 Vp-p, ±6 dB
75 ohms, one line
(Switching method)
Return video signal HD SDI 0.8 Vp-p
75 ohms, two lines
(Module selection method)
9. Input signals (NTSC system)
QTV signal VBS 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
External synchronization signal
VBS 1.0 Vp-p
75-ohm bridge input, one line
(Switching method)
Return video signal
VBS 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, two lines
or
D1 SDI 0.8 Vp-p
75 ohms, two lines
(Module selection method, when
the up converter is installed)
10. Input signals (intercom and tally)
Intercom (ENG/PROD)
(Select from among the four-wire system,
clear-com, and RTS.)
Four-wire system 0 dBm, two lines
Clear-com -15 dBs, 200 ohms, two lines
RTS 0 dB, 200 ohms, two lines
Tally (contact/power supply) R, G two lines
Program sound 0 dBs, 10 kilo-ohms, two lines
"Clear-com" is a trademark of Clear-Com Intercom
Systems in the U.S.
11. Output signals (HDTV system)
Analog video signals (SMPTE 296M) Y, Pb, and Pr signals
75 ohms, one line
(Can be switched to the R, G, or B signal output
using the corresponding switch in the module.)
HD SDI signal 1.48 Gbps, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms, two lines
Waveform monitor signal R, G, B, Y
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
Picture monitor signal R, G, B, Y
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
Reference phase signal SYNC 0.6 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
12. Output signals (NTSC system)
Composite video signal VBS 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, two lines
(when the down converter is installed)
Component signals R, G, B
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
(Can be switched to the Y, Cb, or Cr signal output
using the corresponding switch in the module.)
Component serial signal
270 Mbps, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms, two lines
(when the down converter is installed)
Waveform monitor signal R, G, B, Y select
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
(when the down converter is installed)
Picture monitor signal R, G, B, Y select
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
(when the down converter is installed)
Reference phase signal SYNC 2 Vp-p, 75 ohms, one line
(when the down converter is installed)
13. Output signal (audio signal)
Microphone 0 dBm, two lines
14. Output signals (intercom)
Intercom (ENG/PROD)
(Select from among the four-wire system,
clear-com, and RTS.)
Four-wire system 0 dBm, two lines
Clear-com -15 dBs, 200 ohms, two lines
RTS 0 dB, 200 ohms, two lines
15. Power supply and power consumption
100/117 VAC ±10%
+10.8 to +16 VDC
When signals are transmitted over a distance of 1000 m
with a camera head (HDK-79D/E), 2-inch B/W VF, and
BS-79 (when the down converter is installed): About
250 VA
16. Camera cables
Optical fiber cable:
Standard cable: 2SM-9-2-37.5
Studio cable: 2SM-16-37.5
Cable configuration
Two single-mode silica optical fibers
(One for head →BS and BS →head each)
Four power lines (37.5 ohms/km per line)
Two control lines (113 ohms/km per line)

1. OVERVIEW 1 - 3
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
■Control functions (including the
control functions using a control
panel)
Level control
• RGB BLACK SET
• RGB GAIN
• RGB FLARE
• RGB GAMMA
• RGB PEDESTAL
• MASTER PEDESTAL
• RGB WHITE SHADE (H/V SAW, PARA)
• RGB BLACK SHADE (H/V SAW, PARA)
• DTL LEVEL
• DTL THRESHOLD
• DTL BALANCE
• DTL BOOST FREQUENCY
• DTL CORING
• SKIN DTL LEVEL
• SKIN DTL R HUE
• SKIN DTL B HUE
• KNEE POINT
• KNEE SLOPE
• IRIS
• SHUTTER SPEED
On/off control
• CAL • BARS
• FLARE • MATRIX
• KNEE • DTL
• SOFT DTL • WHITE CLIP
• AWB • ABB
• SKIN DTL • COLOR TEMP
• AHD (AUTO HUE DETECT)
• CALL
Automatic functions
• AWB • ABB
• IRIS • AUTO SET UP
• RGB BLK SET • RGB GAIN
• RGB FLARE • RGB GAMMA
• RGB PEDESTAL • MASTER PEDESTAL
• RGB BLK SHADE
• RGB WHT SHADE
■Environmental conditions
1. Operating environment
Temperature condition 0°C to +45°C
Humidity condition 30% to 90%
2. Storage temperature -30°C to +60°C
3. Vibration resistance (operation)
10 to 57 Hz 0.3 mmp-p
57 to 150 Hz 19.6 m/s2(2.5G)
1 oct/min and 1C/Sweep for each of the X, Y, and Z
axes under the above conditions
4. EMI FCC Class A
■Dimensions
1. Dimensions
218.5 ×165 ×430.5 [mm] (W ×H ×D)
■Applicable standards
1. Safety standard None
2. Quality control ISO-9001 (JIS Z 9901)
3. COCOM Inapplicable

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BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
1.4 External View
430.5 ±5218.5 ±5
160 ±5
(5)
*1
*1
*1
*2
*2

2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 2 - 1
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART
2.1 Front
8
7
7
9
10
11
12
14
13
1
2
3
4
5
6
77
GENLOCK indicator
TALLY indicators
CALL switch
PHONE knob
MIC switch
INTERCOM connector
Panel fixing screws
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CABLE indicators
TEMP indicator
HEAD POWER fuse
HEAD POWER indicator
BS MAIN POWER fuse
BS MAIN POWER indicator
BS MAIN POWER switch
RBK-79 BS-79 + RCP-50
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1 GENLOCK indicator
On when the camera operates in the GENLOCK mode
(external synchronization).
2 TALLY indicators
R TALLY and G TALLY indicators
The R TALLY indicator is also on when the CALL
switch on the camera head or another unit is pushed.
3 CALL switch
The R TALLY indicator on the camera head is on only
when this switch is pushed.
During parallel mode (see Section 4.2, "Setting the Right
to Control the BS to Remote Control Panels") operation,
the R TALLY indicator on a connected control panel is
also on.
4 PHONE knob
Controls the volume on the intercom receiver.
5 MIC switch
Turns the intercom microphone on or off.
When the microphone is on, conversation is enabled.
6 INTERCOM connector
Connects an intercom headset. The connector differs
depending on the specifications.
Conversation on the ENG line is enabled.
7 Panel fixing screws
The RBK-79 or RCP-50 is used according to the purpose.
These screws are used to fix the RBK-79 or RCP-50.
For RCP-50 operation, refer to the separate-volume
instruction manual.
8 CABLE indicators
Indicates the status of the camera cable. If only the
warning (yellow) indicator is on, check the camera cable
and connector.
• NORMAL: Normal status
The BS checks the camera code transmitted
from the camera head to confirm that the
camera head is an applicable model, then
supplies power to the camera head.
• OPTICAL LEVEL: Whether each indicator is on or off
differs depending on cable length and to what
extent the optical connectors become dirty. For
details, see "Supplementary information" on the
next page.
"HEAD" indicates the camera head side and
"BS" indicates the BS side.
• OPEN: On when no camera cable is connected or
there is an open in the camera cable.
• SHORT: On when a short circuit occurs in the
cameral cable or connector due to a cause such
as water.

2 - 2 2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART
BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
9 TEMP indicator
On when the internal BS temperature abnormally rises.
Avoid using the BS in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or a badly ventilated environment.
10 HEAD POWER fuse
Prevents overcurrent from running through the camera
head.
11 HEAD POWER indicator
On when power is supplied from the BS to the camera
head.
12 BS MAIN POWER fuse
Prevents overcurrent from running through the BS.
13 BS MAIN POWER indicator
On when the BS main power supply is on.
This indicator normally illuminates green. If the input
voltage falls during DC power operation, this indicator
illuminates red.
14 BS MAIN POWER switch
Turns the BS main power supply and power supplied to
2.2 Inside of the Front
4 AUDIO
+9.5V
+5.5V
+5V
+3.3V
+1.2V
-2V
-5.2V
-9.5V
3 PULSE
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
2 MPU&D/A
2 MPU&D/A
1 U/C D/C
3 PULSE
4 AUDIO
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
18
19
S1 switch
S2 switch
S3 switch
S7 switch
GENLOCK indicator
HD H PHASE (COARSE) control
HD H PHASE (FINE) control
SD H PHASE (COARSE) control
SD H PHASE (FINE) control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SD SC PHASE (COARSE) control
SD SC PHASE (FINE) control
LOCAL/REMOTE switch
INCOM LEVEL (ENG) control
INCOM LEVEL (PROD) control
PRIVATE/COMMON switch
RCP ON/OFF switch
RBK/RCP connector
DC output indicators
SPARE FUSE holder
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
●PULSE module
●AUDIO module
6 8 1097 11
14 15 16 1713
125
●MPU & D/A module
1 432
U/C D/C
PULSE
AUDIO
MPU&D/A
the camera head on and off.
Supplementary information
RedYellow Green
Green
OK
Good
RedYellow Green
Green
ATTENTION
Good
RedYellow Green
Green
WARNING
Noise
produced
RedYellow Green
Green
NG
Noise
Video status
Indicator status
OPTICAL LEVEL
•OK : Good condition
•ATTENTION : The connector can be used, but the cable
connection is becoming dirty and the amount
of light in the receiving section of the connector is a
little insufficient. Clean the optical connectors as soon
as possible. (See Section 5.1.)
•WARNING : Noise begins to appear in video.
The cable connection is dirty and the amount
of light in the receiving section of the connector is
considerably insufficient. Clean the optical connectors
immediately. (See Section 5.1.)
•NG : No video signals can be reproduced.
Clean the optical connectors. (See Section 5.1.)
: On : Off

2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 2 - 3
BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
1 S1 switch
For factory setting. Do not change any switch position.
2 S2 switch
For factory setting. Do not change the position of any
switch other than switch 5.
Switch 5 is used to set the operating mode with more
than one control panel. For details, see Section 4.2.
3 S3 switch
For factory setting. Do not change any switch position.
4 S7 switch
For factory setting. Do not change any switch position.
5 GENLOCK indicator
On when the camera operates in the GENLOCK mode
(external synchronization).
6 HD H PHASE (COARSE) control
Adjusts the HDTV H phase (coarse adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
7 HD H PHASE (FINE) control
Adjusts the HDTV H phase (fine adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
8 SD H PHASE (COARSE) control
Adjusts the NTSC H phase (coarse adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
9 SD H PHASE (FINE) control
Adjusts the NTSC H phase (fine adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
10 SD SC PHASE (COARSE) control
Adjusts the NTSC SC phase (coarse adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
11 SD SC PHASE (FINE) control
Adjusts the NTSC SC phase (fine adjustment).
Can be used only when the LOCAL/REM switch (12) is
in the "LOCAL" position.
12 LOCAL/REMOTE switch
Specifies whether to use the front controls of the PULSE
module ("LCL") or control panel ("REM") for adjusting
SC and H phases.
13 INCOM LEVEL (ENG) control
Controls the volume on the intercom receiver (ENG).
14 INCOM LEVEL (PROD) control
Controls the volume on the intercom receiver (PROD).
15 PRIVATE/COMMON switch
Changes the intercom conversation mode.
When this switch is in the "PRIV" position, conversation
only with the camera head is enabled.
When it is in the "COMM" position, conversation with
the camera head and system is enabled.
16 RCP ON/OFF switch
If you want to operate the BS using the control panel
connected to the OCP/CCP connector on the back panel,
position this switch to "OFF" or remove the RCP-50 from
the front panel of the BS.
If you want to operate the BS using the RCP-50 on the
front panel of the BS, set this switch to "ON".
17 RBK/RCP connector
Use this connector when mounting an RBK-79 or RCP-50
on the front panel of the BS.
18 DC output indicators
On when the voltage supplied to each BS module is
output normally.
19 SPARE FUSE holder
Holder for spare fuses
Two fuses are mounted at shipment.

2 - 4 2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART
BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
1 AC IN connector
AC power input connector
Insert the AC power cord supplied with the BS and
secure the plug with the catch.
2 DC IN connector
+12 VDC power input connector
Insert a dedicated DC power cord (PSC574).
3 CAMERA connector
Connects the camera head (FA adapter) and BS with a
fiber cable.
Signals can be transmitted over distances of up to 1000 m.
2.3 Back
REG
RET
SDI
MON
INCOM
15 1716
AC IN connector
DC IN connector
CAMERA connector
MIC OUT connectors
REMOTE connector
TALLY OUT connector
WFM REMOTE connector
TALLY IN connector
INTERCOM connector
QTV IN connector
ENC OUT connectors
MCP/CCP connector
OCP/CCP connector
HD SDI OUT connectors
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
RET IN connectors
SYNC OUT connector
D1 OUT connectors
GENLOCK IN connectors
PS/S IN connectors
PM OUT connector
WFM OUT connector
Component output connectors
■RET module
●RET (SD) module
11 14131210
2 3 86 9
■SDI module
15 1716
●RET (HD) module
18 2220 21
19 2220 21
■MON module
●MON (SD) module
●MON (HD) module
15 1716
●D1 RET module
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
1 4 5 7
4 MIC OUT connectors
Audio signals input to the MIC IN connector on the
camera head are output (two lines).
5 REMOTE connector
Connect a device such as an iris remote controller to this
connector.
This connector can be used only when an RCP-50 is
mounted on the front panel of the BS.
6 TALLY OUT connector
Tally signals for picture monitoring are output.

2. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 2 - 5
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7 WFM REMOTE connector
Stair signals for waveform monitoring are output.
A waveform monitor can be connected to this connector
to monitor R, G, and B waveforms simultaneously (when
the MONITOR SELECT switch on the control panel is in
the "RGB" or "SEQ" position). Time axis control signals
for R, G, and B signals are also output.
8 TALLY IN connector
Tally control signals are input from an external system.
Use the switch in the INCOM module to change the tally
mode. For details of this switch, see Section 4.4, "Setting
the Tally Mode."
Tally call
Indicators Camera head BS
Control panel
RGRGRG
R
G
Camera head
System
Control panel
BS *1
*1
*1 : When R TALLY from the system is "ON", pressing the CALL
switch on the BS or control panel turns the indicator off.
*2
*2 : When the CALL switch on the camera head is pressed, R
TALLY blinks for about 20 seconds, then goes off.
While R TALLY is blinking, pressing the CALL switch on
the control panel turns the indicator off.
*1
*1
9 INTERCOM connector
Connect an external intercom system to this connector.
10 QTV IN connector
QTV signal (prompter signal) to the camera head input.
11 ENC OUT connectors
NTSC ENC signal is output (two lines).
12 MCP/CCP connector
Connect an MCP/CCP control panel to this connector.
13 OCP/CCP connector
Connect an OCP/CCP control panel to this connector.
If an RCP-50 is mounted on the front panel of the BS,
however, the control panel connected to this connector
does not operate. To operate the control panel, remove
the RCP-50 from the front panel of the BS or set the
RCP ON/OFF switch to "OFF" (see Section 2.2, "Inside
of the Front").
14 HD SDI OUT connectors
HD SDI signal is output (two lines).
15 RET IN connectors
Return signals to the camera head are input (two lines).
The input signal differs depending on the module (NTSC
VBS, HD SDI, or D1 SDI).
For the RET (SD) module, bridge connection is available.
16 SYNC OUT connector
External synchronization signals are output. Use the
switch (SD/HD) to change the output signal.
17 D1 OUT connectors
Component serial digital signals (D1) are output (two
lines).
18 GENLOCK IN connectors
Synchronization signals from an external device to the
camera head (HDTV PS/S or NTSC VBS/BBS) are input.
Use the switch (SD/HD) to change the output signal.
Bridge connection is available.
19 PS/S IN connectors
Synchronization signals from an external device to the
camera head (HDTV PS/S) are input.
Bridge connection is available.
20 PM OUT connector
Video signals for picture monitoring are output.
The output signal differs depending on the module
(NTSC/HDTV).
21 WFM OUT connector
Video signals for waveform monitoring are output.
The output signal differs depending on the module
(NTSC/HDTV).
22 Component output connectors
Analog component signals are output.
For the MON (SD) module, the NTSC YCbCr or RGB
signals (switched using a switch in the module) are
output.
For the MON (HD) module, the HDTV YPbPr or RGB
signals (switched using a switch in the module) are
output.
For switching of the component signals, see Section 4.3,
"Setting the Component Signals."

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3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
3.1 System Setup Diagram
AC IN
DC IN
Headsets
(PROD/ENG)
OCP
CSU
MCP Cable
Max. 30m
CP Cable
Max 300m
CP Cable Max. 300m
HDK-79D/E
Headset
PM
WFM
Coaxial Cable
WFM Cont Cable
MCP
MIC-1
FA-79
BS-79 + RCP-50
RBK-79
Fiber Cable
max 1000m
PM
WFM
Coaxial Cable
AC
MCP
MIC-2
CCP

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3.2 Types of Operation
You can configure your system to suit each of various types of operations. You can also select a control panel according to the
purpose.
Example 1. Standard operation
PM
or
WFM
WFM REMOTE
PM
WFM
BS-79
RCP
-50
AC IN DC IN
HDK-79D/E + FA-79
Example 2. Remote operation
PM
WFM
WFM REMOTE
OCP/CCP
PM
WFM
BS-79
RBK
-79
AC IN
HDK-79D/E + FA-79
OCP
RCP
-50
(with XRC-314 Case)
or
Example 3. Remote operation (using eight camera heads)
PM
WFM
WFM REMOTE
MCP/CCP
OCP/CCP
BS-79
RBK
-79
AC IN
AC IN
HDK-79D/E + FA-79
OCP
OUT
CSU
PM
WFM
WFM CONT
COMM
MCP
IN
BS-1
BS-8
WFMPM
PM , WFM , MCP/CCP
BS-8
PM WFM
BS-1

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Example 4. Remote operation (using 40 camera heads)
PM
WFM
WFM REMOTE
MCP/CCP
OCP/CCP
BS-79
RBK
-79
AC IN
AC IN
HDK-79D/E + FA-79
OCP
OUT
CSU-1
CSU-2
CSU-3
CSU-4
CSU-5
PM
WFM
WFM CONT
COMM MCP
IN
BS-1
BS-8
WFMPM
PM , WFM , MCP/CCP
BS-8
PM WFM
BS-1
OUT
IN
BS-16
BS-16
BS-9
BS-9
WFM
PM
OUT
IN
BS-24
BS-24
BS-17
BS-17
WFM
PM
COMM
COMM
OUT
IN
BS-32
BS-32
BS-25
BS-25
WFM
PM
COMM
OUT
IN
BS-40
BS-33
BS-33
BS-40
PM
WFM
CSU
CSU
CSU
CSU
CSU

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BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
3.3 Device Connection Diagram
PM
WFM
Iris remote
controller
WFM Cont Cable (Max.5m)
CP Cable (Max.300m)
CP Cable
(Max.300m)
Coaxial Cable (Max.50m 5C-2V)
Coaxial Cable (Max.50m 5C-2V)
Remote Cable
AC IN
Fiber Cable
(Max.1000m)
To CAMERA HEAD
OCP
CSU

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3.4 Connecting a Control Panel
On the front of the BS-79, you can mount an RBK-79 or RCP-50 as the BS front panel. For how to mount the panel, see Section
3.5, "Mounting a BS Front Panel."
On the back of the BS-79, you can connect an OCP, MCP, CCP, CSU, or RCP-50 to each of the OCP/CCP and MCP/CCP
connectors. You can also connect a device such as an iris remote controller to the REMOTE connector.
When using more than one control panel on split operating modes are available, see Section 4.2.
[Connecting a remote controller]
To connect a device such as an iris remote controller to the REMOTE connector on the back of the BS-79, an RCP-50 must be
mounted as the BS front panel.
Set the items to be controlled by the remote controller using the RCP CONT BOARD on the RCP-50 (set the corresponding
switches to "ON").
After setting the items, place the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front of the RCP-50 to the "REMOTE" position to allow the
remote controller to control the items.
Note: A device such as a iris remote controller is a custom mode device, either made by customer, Ikegami, a third party.
1
2
3
4
5
6
O
N
S3 SW No. Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
M. PED
IRIS
R BLACK
G BLACK
B BLACK
R GAIN
S3 S4
(LOCAL/REMOTE switch)
1
2
3
4
O
N
S4 SW No. Function
1
2
3
4
G GAIN
B GAIN
AUTO IRIS
(SPARE)
RCP CONT BOARD

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BS-79 BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E)
3.5 Mounting a BS Front Panel
On the front of the BS-79, you can mount an RBK-79 or RCP-50 as the BS front panel.
[Mounting an RBK-79]
1. Place the BS MAIN POWER switch to the "O" (off) position.
2. Connects the RBK-79 connectors and AUDIO module connectors inside the BS-79 with an RCP joint cable.
The RBK-79 has no 14-pin connector, however. Contain the joint cable plug in the space left between the RBK-79 and BS-
79.
3. Secure the RBK-79 on the front of the BS-79 with two screws.
Be careful that the cable does not get caught between the panels.
RCP joint cable AUDIO module
16p 14p 10p12p
Tighten the
two screws.
BS-79
RBK-79
14p
10p
12p
16p
[Mounting an RCP-50]
1. Place the BS MAIN POWER switch to the "O" (off) position.
2. Connect the RCP-50 connectors and AUDIO module connectors inside the BS-79 with an RCP joint cable.
3. Secure the RCP-50 on the front of the BS-79 with two screws.
Be careful that the cable does not get caught between the panels.
RCP joint cable AUDIO module
16p 14p 10p12p
Tighten the
two screws.
BS-79
RCP-50
CN7 (10pin)
CN10 (16pin)
CN11 (14pin) CN9 (12pin)
Underside of the RCP-50

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BS-79 0212 VOL1 (U) (E) BS-79
3.6 Pin Assignment of Connectors
[DC IN connector]
1
23
4
1
2
3
4
+12 V RET
+12 V RET
+12 V IN
+12 V IN
Use a dedicated DC cable (PSC574).+12 V input RET
+12 V input RET
+12 V input (10.8 to 16 V)
+12 V input (10.8 to 16 V)
RET
RET
IN
IN
This connector is used to connect an external DC power supply
(such as a deep cycle battery).
BS side : HA16RA-4P (Hirose)
Cable side : XLR-4-11C (4-pin female plug)
or equivalent
Insertion side
Pin Number Name Function Direction External Interface
Receptacle
[CAMERA connector]
• 3K series (SMPTE 30H type)
3
4
01
02
1
2
3
4
OPT H - B
OPT B - H
MTL (H) B - H
MTL (C) H - B
DC +160V (H)
DC +160V (C)
Optical contact camera head →BS
Optical contact BS →camera head
Control signal (H) BS →camera head
Control signal (C) camera head →BS
DC power supplied from the BS to the camera (H)
DC power supplied from the BS to the camera (C)
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT
This connector is used to connect a camera head to the BS.
BS side : FXW.3K.93C.CLC (Lemo)
Cable side : PUW.3K.93C.CLMC96
or equivalent
Insertion side
Pin Number Name Function Direction External Interface
Receptacle
2 1
3 4
01
02
Guide mark