MultiDyne SilverBack II - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
The new SilverBack II provides users with an ergonomic and unobtrusive package, optimized
to deliver high-quality signals over long distances. This includes a full complement of bi-
directional signals for most of the well-known digital camcorder brands in the market today.
The feature-rich, battery-powered system is truly an innovation for fiber transport. The
SilverBack II transports all camera signals including SDI video, audio, control data, GPIOs,
and tally for sports, ENG, D-SNG, and multi-camera studio applications over a single cable,
over any distance.
The product design has been refined to keep overall size and weight as small as possible
without sacrificing performance or operability. The elegant, compact case just over one-inch
thick combines with a simple and intuitive user interface is for ease of use.
With a collaborative effort, MultiDyne now provides camera operators with innovative new
solutions that are elegant in design while offering improved workflow and operational ease of
use.
The design of new high-performance, fiber-optic based camera accessories are to target a
wide range of applications — from broadcast television stations to 3D cinematographers.
The SilverBack II can also transport SDI video up to 3G HD-SDI uncompressed with
embedded or separate program audio. The return video option supports up to 3G HD-SDI
video for viewfinder or monitor viewing, providing a high-quality viewing experience for users
in the field.
In addition, this system allows users to achieve camera control/RCP paint functions through
one of the two available data channels, and an additional return video channel is available for
camera sync or genlock. Several options are available for optical connectivity including STs,
Neutrik® opticalCon, Fibreco Mini 2 expanded beam, and LEMO 304M.
Figure 1 - SilverBack II Camera-Back Fiber Optic Transceiver