Data Video MCU-100S User manual

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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and
reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not
place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet
will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC
adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on,
rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products
plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15
amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or
other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
•Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the date of
purchase.
•The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any
request for repair under warranty.
•Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered by this
warranty.
•All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
•All other claims of any nature are not covered.
•Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
•Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
•Your statutory rights are not affected.
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Two Year Warranty
•All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one year extension to the
standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For
information on how to register please visit www.datavideo.com or contact your local Datavideo office or
authorized Distributors.
•Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only
covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized
Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking.
This symbol on the product indicates that it should not be treated as household waste. It
must be handed over to an applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local Datavideo office or your local recycling centre.
Packing List
The following items should be included in the box. If any items are missing please contact your supplier.
Item No. Description Quantity
1 MCU-100S Control Box 1
2 AD-1S (Adaptor Box) for Sony 4
3 Accessory kit * 1
4 Instruction Manual 1
*The accessory kit also contains a packing list.

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Introduction
The MCU-100S Remote Control Unit is designed for remote control of Sony studio or portable-type color
video cameras and camcorders. The unit can be directly connected up to maximum 4 cameras or
camcorders via cat.5 Ethernet cable.
The unit can control a camera from a distance of up to 300 m. Easy operation, cost effective and major
camera functions to be this wonderful solution.
Features
•Four RJ-45 connections allow remote set up of up-to four SONY cameras.
•RJ-45 cabling allows unit to be placed up to 300m away from the camera(s).
•Control of Record and Playback functions.
•Control of Camera User memory functions.
•Control of Camera OSD Menu Navigation.
•Control of Shutter adjustment.
•Control of Iris adjustment.
•Control of AWB & ABB functions.
•Control of White Balance A, B and Preset functions.
•Control of Camera Knee & Bars functions.
•Control of Camera Gain adjustment.
•RGB / R & B gain and Master Pedestal controls.
Compatible Camera Models
PMW EX3, PMW 350K, PMW F5, PDW-510, HDW-F900R and Other models (TBD).

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Example MCU-100S Set Up

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Connections and Controls
MCU-100S Keyboard
Cameral Select
Memor
y
Store
Recorder Control
Cancel
Menu
Write/ Black Balance
USB for F/W U
p
date
Check
LED Display
Shutter Selection
Gain
IRIS Ad
j
ustment
Powe
r
Master Pedestal Control
Enable
&
Painting Adjustment
CAM

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MCU-100S Rear Side
MCU-100S Front Panel
Remote Control
RJ-45 Interface 12V DC In
p
ut
This 9 pin Mini Din can be
used for confidence and
composition monitoring and in
some cases to view the
camera’s own LCD/OSD
menus.
You have to connect CB-40
cable (Mini Din 1 to 4 CV out
cable) to MCU-100P to have
this function. CB-40 is an
optional accessory.

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MCU-100S Keyboard Guide
Power switch
Use this switch to power the MCU-100S On or Off.
Camera selection
Select the button for the camera that you wish to control.
MCU-100S Memory stores
Using the LOAD SAVE button it is possible to transfer the current setting
from one camera to another.
MU-1, MU-2 can be used to store settings within the MCU-100S.
DETAIL
In Remote Control mode, press and light this button to enable the Detail
function.
PS: LOAD SAVE, MU-1, MU-2, those three functions will be updated and
had modifications.
Recorder / Playback functions
ENABLE when selected activates the recorder / playback functions of the
chosen camera. This includes rewind [REW], fast forward [FF], record
start/stop [REC S/S], stop, play and record check [REC RVW].
REC RVW makes it possible to check what has just been recorded (2
seconds REC review) by pressing this button during REC pause.
With a DVCPRO HD camera recorder, the tape is cued to provide
continuity from one shot to the next when this button is pressed while
playback is paused.
PS: REW, FF, those two functions will be updated and had modifications.
SHORT MARK
Press this button during recording or playback to record shot mark 1.
ND (ND filter) select switch and indicator
Use this switch to select the ND filter. Press the switch upward to change
the ND filter in order and downward to change the ND filter in the reverse
order. The ND indicator displays the currently selected ND filter. This
switch is disabled for a camera not equipped with an ND filter servo
system or a camera without ND filters.
CC (color temperature conversion filter) select switch and indicator
Use this switch to select the CC filter. Press the switch upward to change
the CC filter in order and downward to change the CC filter in the reverse
order. The CC indicator displays the currently selected CC filter. This
switch is disabled for a camera not equipped with a CC filter servo
system or a camera without CC filters.
PS: FILTER ND, FILTER CC, those two functions will be updated and
had modifications.

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CANCEL
In Camera Menu mode, press this button to cancel the set value.
Menu
When this function is enabled, the button is back lit orange and the OSD
menu is shown on the LCD panel/view finder of the camera. This OSD
menu may also be shown on the AD-1S’s composite output (if
supported).
Some camera models also allow this OSD menu to be displayed on the
SDI or HDMI output of the chosen camera. Refer to your cameras
manual for more details on its OSD Menu outputs and change settings
where necessary.
SHUTTER
In Remote Control mode, Moving this switch to enable the Shutter
function. The current shutter speed is displayed on the adjustment value
indicator and the shutter speed can be adjusted with the adjustment
knob (rotary encoder). In Camera Menu mode, moving the switch to
enable the character display function on the camera.
ON /OFF
To turn on/ off the shutter operation.
ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
In Remote Control mode, moving the switch to enable the ECS function.
SLS (Slow Shutter)
In Remote Control mode, moving the switch to enable the SLS function.
PS: SLS function will be updated and had modifications.
SEL - Select dial
The select dial is used for two functions, to navigate the menus or to
control the shutter speed.
When the MENU button is active and back lit orange. The select dial is
turned to navigate through the camera’s menu options. Pressing in the
same dial, like a button, confirms the current selection or value shown.
When the MENU button is NOT active and back lit green. The select dial
can be turned to adjust the SHUTTER speed of the camera.
AWB / ABB switch with LED
This switch is used to trigger Auto White Balance (AWB) or Auto Black
Balance (ABB) adjustment.
AWB: White balance is adjusted automatically. When the W.BAL switch
is set to A or B at this time, the value to which the balance was adjusted
will be stored in memory A or memory B.
ABB: Black balance is adjusted automatically. This value will be stored in
a dedicated ABB memory.
LED ON: Auto white balance / auto black balance in progress.
LED OFF: Auto white balance / auto black balance completed.
LED stops blinking and goes off: Auto white balance / auto black balance
error.
PS: AWB / ABB, those two functions will be updated and had
modifications.

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W.BAL switch
This switch is used to recall the preset or stored values of white balance
in the camera.
A or B: This will apply the value stored in the white balance A or B
memory in the camera recorder. When the AWB / ABB switch is set to
the AWB position, the white balance is automatically adjusted and the
value adjusted is stored in the selected memory A or B.
PRST
This will apply the preset value of the white balance stored in the camera
recorder.
CAM A.KNEE switch
To select the video signals to be output from the camera.
BARS
Camera generated colour bar signals are output.
CAM. AUTO KNEE OFF
The images shot by camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit does
not work. MANUAL KNEE is set as the camera recorder's initial setting.
CAM. AUTO KNEE ON
The images shot by the camera are output. The AUTO KNEE circuit
works.
NOTE: AUTO KNEE circuit will not be effective if DRS (Dynamic Range
Stretch) function is enabled. It is also possible allocate the MANUAL
KNEE and DRS functions via the menu settings on the camera.
GAIN switch
Allows selection of the video amplifier’s gain depending on the lighting
conditions that are present in the camera’s location.
Moving the switch upwards increases the gain in dB steps.
Moving the switch downwards decreases the gain in dB steps.
Master Pedestal Control
These buttons are used to adjust the level of the Master Pedestal.
Enable & Painting Adjustment buttons
Press the ENABLE button in the Painting area of the MCU-100S before
choosing to adjust either the level of the Red and Blue Gain or the RGB
Pedestal values.
Mini USB 2.0 port
This port is used for firmware updates or to save/transfer MCU-100S
settings to computer. See page 14 for firmware update details.

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CHECK / Lock
GAIN value, SHUTTER speed, FILTER position, IRIS, Master Pedestal,
R/B Gain and RGB pedestal values are shown on the display below in
this order each time the CHECK button is pressed.
If the CHECK button is pressed and held down for over two seconds the
MCU-100S unit will switch in to LOCK mode.
PS: CHECK function to be modifications.
LED display
The IRIS value, Shutter degree, speed, Gain and Filter positions can be
displayed here by using the CHECK button.
*The M. PED, PAINTING GAIN R/B and BLACK R/G/B values can also
be displayed sequentially here. See CHECK button also.
When in LOCK mode this display will show Lock.
PS: Those LED display functions will be updated and had modifications.
EXT LED
This LED will be ON when a lens extender is detected on the chosen
camera.
PS: EXT LED function will be updated and had modifications.
IRIS button
To enable or disable Auto Iris.
The button is back lit orange when Auto Iris is enabled.
IRIS control
Used to adjust the Iris value. See IRIS and CHECK buttons also.

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Seven segment display and LEDs
SHTR When LED ON displays SHUTTER (speed) value.
GAIN When LED ON displays GAIN value (in dB).
FILTER When LED ON displays ND FILTER mode
Operation Modes – LOCK and NORMAL
There are two modes of operation on the MCU-100S.
NORMAL:
This is always active when the unit is first turned on. Under this mode all functions are available. Buttons not
back lit indicate functions that are currently not in use. The user may activate these functions via an
associated ENABLE button.
LOCK:
This mode is activated by pressing and holding down the CHECK button for two seconds. When in LOCK
mode all functions are unavailable except for the 4 Camera selection buttons and the CHECK function. This
is to prevent unauthorized or unintended operation during a LIVE production. The seven segment LED
display will also show Lock.
Iris controls can be quickly accessed in LOCK mode by pressing down on the IRIS Dial once; press the dial
again to return to full lock mode. When the Iris function is accessed in this way, if the MCU-100S unit is left
idle for 3 seconds or more then the unit will automatically return to full Lock mode.
The Lock mode can be deactivated by pressing and holding down the CHECK button for two seconds.

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AD-1S Camera Control Adaptor
This unit allows you to operate the functions of the camera up to 300m away with the MCU-100S unit.
The AD-1S adaptor connects to the MCU-100S via RJ-45 cabling to the chosen Sony camera. This adaptor
changes the RJ-45 connection to a Sony CAM/BS cable and multi-pin connector.
NOTE: Be very careful with the Sony CAM/BS cable connector which plugs into the remote socket of the
Sony camera. This connector only slides into the camera’s remote socket when the notches and pins are
matched up correctly. Do not twist or force this connection as damage to the camera or connector pins
may happen.
NOTE: With the AD-1S connected, the menu and other functions of the Sony camera may be limited to
remote control only. To regain manual control of the menu functions on the camera first disconnect the AD-
1S.
The AD-1S also features a BNC type Composite (CV) output which can be taken to an SD monitor on or near
the camera. This Composite output can be used for confidence and composition monitoring and in some
cases to view the camera’s own LCD/OSD menus too. Please note this feature is camera model and
firmware dependant.
Each AD-1S adaptor has a built in Velcro strap so that the unit can be quickly mounted in a convenient
location on or near the camera.
A micro USB 2.0 port is provided for transfer of firmware updates to the unit. See page 14 for more details.

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Firmware update procedure
From time to time Datavideo may release new firmware to either add new features or to fix reported bugs in
the current MCU-100S firmware. Customers can update the firmware themselves if they wish or they can
contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance should they prefer this method.
This page describes the firmware update process and it should take approximately 20 minutes total time
to complete.
Once started the update process should not be interrupted in any way as this could result in a non-
responsive unit.
As well as a working MCU-100S you will need:
The latest firmware update for the AD-1S units and the MCU-100S.
USB 2.0 cable with a USB A type connector and Micro USB connector.
A Windows Vista or 7 computers with USB 2.0 port.
Note: It is best to update the firmware of the AD-1S unit(s) at the same time as the MCU-100S.
How to update the MCU-100S firmware
1. Turn off the MCU-100S power.
2. USB cable connects the MCU-100S to PC.
3. Set the five switches on the MCU-100S to their middle position.
4. Move switch up towards (AWB) and at the same time also press the shutter select button in. Hold
both in place.
5. Turn on the MCU-100S power.
6. MCU-100S LED display will show “L-x.x”, and the PC will find MCU-100S by USB 2.0.
7. Open “MCU-100S_U1” folder on PC.
8. Delete the bootcode.bin file in “MCU-100S_U1” folder.
9. Copy new xxxxxxxxx.bin file to the “MCU-100S_U1” folder. Do not worry about the new file name; the
MCU-100S will amend the file name automatically after reboot.
10. Reboot MCU-100S.
How to update the AD-1S firmware
1. Use USB cable connect AD-1S to PC
2. Power on PC
3. Copy the XXXXXXX_XXXXX.bin file to AD-1S from the PC.
Note: It is best to update the firmware of the AD-1S unit(s) at the same time as the MCU-100S.

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Dimensions
MCU-100S
AD-1S
Specifications
Power Consumption DC 12V / 0.5A ( 15W MAX )
Weight 350 g
Dimension 95mm (W) x 208mm (H) x 65.5mm (D)
Input /Output
Connection RJ45 x 4
Connection Distance Up to 300m (CAT-5 or CAT6)

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