Transvideo Titan HD User manual

Rev 2.0
December 2011 751TS0029
TitanHD
Operator Manual

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ABOUT
This Operator Manual describes the use of the Transvideo TitanHD.
The first Titan has been introduced to the Film Industry during year 2000.
The TitanHD is our latest contribution to the Digital Cinematography world, offering wireless digital
transmission for HDMI, HD/SD-SDI and Composite video without latency or compression.
This manual describes TitanHD with Software 2.00 or upper.
The products described in this book are professional equipments; they are not designed for
consumer use. Utilization of these products implies knowledge of basics in video signal management,
HDTV, film making concept and wireless transmission.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA AND IN CANADA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15C of the FCC Rules and with
requirements and procedures issued by Industry Canada.
This product cannot be installed in host where co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This product must be restricted to install in host that is intended for indoor use only for 5150 -
5250 MHz band.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Transvideo S.A could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.

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WARNING & CAUTION
WARNING:
This product must be used in a correct grounded electrical environment; ground defects can create
severe problems to the equipment, the picture quality and even cause danger for the user.
WARNING:
Copyright law and international treaties protect this product, its design and its software. One or
several international patents apply to the TitanHD.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this product or its design or its software or any portion of
them, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent
possible under the law.
CAUTION:
Warranty is void is the product is opened. The unit contains electrostatic sensitive devices, which can
be damaged or destroyed if you touch them. Very high voltage is present in the product and there is
some risk of electric shock if opened by a non-accredited technician. Standard ESD procedures must
be strictly followed during disassembly/re-assembly of the unit.
The user and/or technician assume full responsibility or any risk of bodily injury, death or property
damage arising out of the use or disassembly or repair of this equipment. In no event shall Transvideo
S.A. or its local representatives be liable to a user, technician or third party for any loss of income or
any damage of any kind resulting from the use of or work on the said equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
ABOUT .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
WARNING & CAUTION ................................................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 6
Condensed Operating Instructions ................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Inspection.................................................................................................................................. 6
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 8
Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 9
OPERATION................................................................................................................................................. 10
Sart-Up & Power.................................................................................................................................10
Direct Functions & Navigation.......................................................................................................... 10
Module Association............................................................................................................................ 11
THUMBNAILS............................................................................................................................................... 12
LINK...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Channel ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Strategy ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Link ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Power (Tx only) ................................................................................................................................ 13
SNRTrdoff (Tx only) ......................................................................................................................... 13
Region .............................................................................................................................................. 14
AUDIO on TitanHD Tx ........................................................................................................................ 15
AUDIO on TitanHD Rx........................................................................................................................ 15
VIDEO................................................................................................................................................... 15
Video Src.......................................................................................................................................... 15
TOOLS.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Metadata Setting (Tx only) .............................................................................................................. 16
GPI State .......................................................................................................................................... 16
GPO State ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Tally State ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Antenna Power (Rx only) ................................................................................................................. 16

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................... 17
General ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Useful tips ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Full reset........................................................................................................................................... 17
Software and Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 17
Updating your TitanHD...................................................................................................................... 17
Firmware update.............................................................................................................................. 18
Software update .............................................................................................................................. 18
Product Return ................................................................................................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Common Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 20
Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 21
List of Standards per Input/Output .................................................................................................21
TRANSVIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION
Condensed Operating Instructions
①Connect an adapted power supply to the XLR connector or a battery if any socket available to the
TitanHD Tx (transmitter) and to the TitanHD Rx (receiver).
②Connect a video source to the Tx video input (HD or SD)
③Connect a system to the Rx video output (HD or SD)
④Switch on the TitanHD Tx and Rx
For more information, please read next chapters.
Unpacking and Inspection
The TitanHD is delivered in a rugged waterproof case. Use this case for storage and transportation.
Control the content of the package accordingly to the packing list.
Visit our website http://www.transvideo.eu. Login or
Create a new account to register your product by using
"My Products" menu
Or fill up the warranty card and send it by
mail or by fax to your distributor or to the
factory.
Safety Inspection
Before using the transmission system be sure that the product is not damaged and that the
connector do not have missing pins or foreign objects inside the housing.
The cables must be in good condition and adapted to the environment where you are working. A bad
quality or wrong-wired cable may damage this equipment or other equipment attached to it and/or
create interferences. Transvideo offers high quality cables for cameras, power supplies and other
equipment. Contact Transvideo S.A. or its local representative in case of need.
This product must be used in a properly grounded electrical environment. Ground defects can create
severe problems to the equipment and/or picture quality and may even cause danger for the user.
The video cable must be adapted for carrying HD SDI signals. Proper 75 Ωconnectors must be used.
Always check the connector before plugging a cable to your monitor.
The TitanHD needs to be in a ventilated area for a proper cooling. Prolonged use in confined
environment without ventilation can damage the monitor.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use damaged cables with this equipment.
Damaged connectors may seriously damage your equipment.
Never seal the TitanHD in a plastic bag.

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Product Overview
Figure 1: TitanHD Rx/Tx -Status Display
Figure 2: TitanHD Tx –panel

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Figure 3: TitanHD Rx -Connector panel
Figure 4: TitanHD Rx -Front panel
Installation
The TitanHD must be securely fixed on the camera or on its location of use. The TitanHD Tx can be
attached to a battery socket on the back of the camera (V-Mount or Anton Bauer).
Transvideo manufactures high quality brackets and accessories for the comfort of use and security
for the equipment and user. Please contact Transvideo S.A. or its local representative in case of need
or visit www.transvideo.eu.
Do not use the wireless system with loose fixation or damaged brackets for your own safety and that
of others working with you.
Several mounting points are present on this equipment for a secured professional use.

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Power Requirements
Only DC Voltage powers this product.
AC voltage can be used with an appropriate AC/DC converter
Recommended power adaptor for this equipment is the Transvideo AL30
The input power voltage range is extremely wide from 10 to 36 V DC (except specified differently).
The power consumption slightly varies with the input voltage, the operating temperature and the
equipment configuration.
The internal power supply is protected against reverse polarity.
Over voltage may cause severe damages to the equipment and/or to other equipment connected to
it.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR STEADICAM ® OPERATORS:
To reduce the mass above the Steadicam® gimbal, mount the Titan HD Tx to the lower stage of
the Steadicam® sled. If it is a 12V sled, the TitanHD Tx will work fine on any battery plate.
However, if the sled generates 24V by switching a pair of batteries from parallel to series, you
must mount the Tx only on the 'A' battery plate (the 1st of the series to generate 24V). Mounting it
on the 'B' plate may cause serious equipment damage due to a floating ground issue.
To determine which battery plate is #1 or #2: switch the rig to the 24V mode and mount a single
battery on the sled. If the battery is mounted on the 'A' plate, the sled will power up. One single
battery will not power the sled when mounted on the 'B' plate. Never mount any accessory that
draws power AND connects to the video signal on the 'B' plate.

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OPERATION
Sart-Up & Power
The ON/OFF Switch are on the transmitter's side and on the receiver's front
In OFF position, the power consumption is null.
Direct Functions & Navigation
MENU
Toggles between the Thumbnails
BACK
Returns to the previous screen

Thumbnail navigation (up/down)

Adjustment of an option (immediate effect if no confirmation requested)
OK
Activates the option setting within the thumbnail (if requested)
On the home page, displays a simplified spectrum analyzer showing the available channels
depending of the strategy choice
INIT
A long press re-initializes the HF link
A long press in Search&Lock mode (Menu / Link / Channel), re-initializes the HF link and searches for
a new channel