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Sony FE 2x Teleconverter User Manual

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SilverBack V Camera-Mountable Fiber Optic Transmission System

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The camera unit video settings will need to be set to match the camera's output video format. Please

refer to the Configuration and Operations section of this manual for more information.

Camera Reference Sync Connections

Connect the SilverBack V camera unit REF output to camera REF/SYNC input using a BNC to HD-BNC

cable. A valid analog black burst or tri-level signal must be connected to the base unit REF input to

provide this reference signal to the camera.

If the camera requires SDI reference, connect one of the 3G SDI return outputs on the SilverBack V

camera unit to the REF input on the camera. A valid SDI signal must be connected to the base unit on

this return path to provide this SDI reference to the camera.

Timecode Connections

The SilverBack V camera unit has a single HDBNC connector for timecode, and the port direction is

configured as either an input or output in the system menus. Connect the timecode connector on the

SilverBack V camera unit to the appropriate timecode connector on the camera based on the desired

workflow.

Some cameras utilize a single connector for timecode. In this case, ensure that the timecode port

direction on the camera is set accordingly.

Secondary SDI Connections

The SilverBack V camera unit is equipped with one or more secondary SDI paths, which function as

camera sends, returns, or both. These SDI connections only support data rates up to 3G (they are not 6G

or 12G capable).

The number of secondary SDI connections on the camera unit and their directions varies from model to

model. These secondary SDI connections on the camera unit are highlighted in green and the label

indicates their direction. On certain models, some of the secondary SDI connections can be re-assigned

in the settings menu to connect to a built-in internal viewfinder switch.

Built-in Viewfinder Switch

On certain SilverBack V camera unit models, some of the secondary SDI connections can be re-assigned

in the Settings menu to connect to a built-in internal viewfinder switch. The camera unit configurations

that support a built-in viewfinder switch are shown in the table below.

Configuration

C3EO

C3GX

C2X2

C4K1

C4K2

C42R

C44R

C3X3

Viewfinder Switch

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

There are three types of 3G-SDI cards that can be installed in internal card slots: 2Tx, 2Rx, and TRx.

Typically, a VF-capable card is installed in the slot closest to the Ethernet or audio connectors. VF mode

port connections are highlighted in magenta on the label. Use the Video Settings menu to enable the

viewfinder switch and choose the card slot to assign it to.