MultiDyne SMPTE-HUT - Manual (Page 5)

SMPTE HUT Manual 10/15/2014
Multidyne Electronics Inc.
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Optional Front Panel Features:
If ordered with the optional Optical repeater, besides the features of the basic unit, the front
panel will have these additional features as shown in the second panel:
OPTical Status Leds:
There are 2 LEDs labeled A and B for the 2 optical fibers. Each glows red if the received
optical strength of its fiber is less than -18db, and green if greater.
REMOTE enable switch: Set to on to enable the Cam HUT to prevent HV from being
applied to the camera if fiber A is not illuminated. Fiber A is assumed to be the fiber
uplinking from the base to the camera. This effectively places the camera in standby, as
only standby voltage can be applied. If fiber A is illuminated, the Cam HUT will enable the
application of HV if all other cable checks have been passed. If the REMOTE switch is set to
off, this feature is bypassed and the application of HV will be determined by the cable
checks alone. Functionality will then be identical to the basic unit.
If ordered with the optional OLED display, the front panel will look like the third panel in Fig.
2. All the status LEDs for optical strength and cable status are deleted, and replaced with
the display, and a single STATUS LED. The STATUS LED is normally green, but if there is
a problem, such as a cable open or short, or insufficient optical signal, it glows red,
prompting the user to consult the display to determine the exact fault. The CAM TYPE
switch is also eliminated as it is now selected via the display menu.
The display will show a screen saver upon power up. After a few minutes, the screen will go
dark if the SELECT button has not been touched. If touched, the display will again become
active and will display status information. The SELECT joybutton is used to navigate the
display. Push on the upper or lower edges to choose between screens, once within a
screen, push the left or right edge to choose parameters within the screen, and push straight
in to select a parameter. Doing this exits you to the next screen. You can choose screens
showing cable status, optical signal status, and camera type, amongst others.