VOLAMP CamLinx II User Manual - 1. Introduction
Document No. : UserManual_CII_1
1. Introduction
Camlinx 2 is a camera back system for multiplexing video, audio, talkback and control
signals onto fibre-optic cables for transmission between a camera and a production
facility. This provides the following benefits;
Hugely increased transmission distance over copper based cable
increased bandwidth / data rates
reduced cable thickness/bulk
reduced susceptibility to EM interference
Systems can be ordered with support for all common connection systems including
Neutrik and Lemo.
Unlike other camera back systems, cameras can be powered directly from the
Camlinx2 head unit without the need for additional hardware or modules.
The Camlinx2 head unit can be powered from the cable (hybrid cable required) or it can
be powered from a local 12Vdc supply at the head.
A Camlinx 2™ system comprises of a Base unit which resides in the production area
and a camera-mounted Head unit. The two units are connected by a fibre optic cable
containing two fibres. Power is supplied to the head via a hybrid fibre cable
(incorporates copper conductors as well as the fibres), battery or a local 12V DC supply.
The Camlinx2 system has a USB based upgrade facility which allows users to upgrade
their systems in the field from a USB stick . This feature allows the user to incorporate
new features and enhancements quickly and reliably.
Settings on the base and head units can be adjusted using three position switches
mounted on the front of the units. These switches can be moved from left to right and
also have a centre push position. When using these switches the user must press and
hold the switch in the desired position until he sees the setting change on a display.
Both the head and the base have a small 22mm x 22mm colour display which is used to
display system information. This display also incorporates a large push-button which is
used during adjustment of system settings and can also be used as a tally/call button.
In addition, the Base unit also has a 2 x 80 character display used to adjust overall
system settings.
A basic Camlinx II system has a single bidirectional HD-SDI channel. Two additional
3G/HD/SD video channels can be added to the system at extra cost. With the addition
of two extra video channels, the system can handle a full 3D 3G camera.
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