Data Video MCU-100 User manual

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Control Cameras from a Single Location
Save tons of time adjusting your Panasonic cameras with the
MCU-100 or MCU-200(1RU Rack-Mounted) Camera Controller.
Imagine this — You’re almost ready to shoot. It’s time to make sure
each camera is congured properly. But wait, how will you check
the cameras’ outputs on the multi-view and adjust them at the same
time? If you’re by yourself, you can look at your multi-view monitor,
then walk to the camera, make an adjustment, and walk back to
the multi-view. You COULD do this many times until all the cameras
match each other perfectly on the screen. After the fth trip to your
sixth camera, you’re nally done, but you’ve already spent at least
an hour doing adjustments.
But what if you have a crew? You could have one of your staff
members walk to each camera while you stay at the multi-view,
giving him or her directions by intercom. That would be a bit
faster.
BUT wouldn’t it be GREAT if you could do all the camera
adjustments yourself without having to leave your multi-view
monitor? Now you can, with the MCU-100/200 Camera
Controller.
Control up to 4 Panasonic Video Cameras
The controller allows a distance of up to 300 meters between
the cameras and the controller using the included AD-1
Adapters. The interface between the MCU-100/200 & AD-1
is a RS-422 differential line. You can also use CAT-5e/6
cable up to 3280.84 feet (1000 meters).
MCU-100/200 Panasonic Cam Compatibility
• AG-HPX255 • AG-HPX370
• AG-HPX500 • AG-HPX600
Camera Controller Functions
• Rewind
• Fast Forward
• Record
• Stop
• Play
• Record Check
• Master Pedestal Up/Down
• Auto Knee Off/On
CAMERA CONTROLLER FOR PANASONIC CAMERAS
MCU-100/200 MULTI-CAMERA CONTROLLERS
• Color/Brightness Gain
• Iris
• Shutter Synchro-Scan / Fixed / Off
• Auto White Balance /
Auto Black Balance
• White Balance A / B / Preset
(Saved Settings on Camera)
MCU-100
Controller »
AD-1
Adapter
(4x Included) »
$2,000
MSRP

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User1/User2 Shortcut Buttons
The MCU-100 /200 is able to use the assignable camera
shortcut buttons (Typically User1 / User2 buttons on the
camera).
Saving and Recalling Memory Settings
Additionally, the MCU-100/200 can store and recall its
own memory settings (settings saved in the MCU-100/200
itself), with 3 memory banks available.
Special Rotary Knob for Iris
On some other camera controllers, a single knob stores a
position value. Let’s say the position is “1.” When switching
from camera1 (which is on iris setting “1”) to camera2, the
setting will automatically change to 1 because that’s where
the iris knob’s setting is on the controller. The problem
is that it’s impossible to control individual iris settings
between cameras. However, on the MCU-100/200, the
iris knob is not a position knob, but instead it’s a rotary
knob that increases or decreases the current setting. So for
example, with the MCU-100/200, you can have camera1
selected, which is at iris position 1, then switch to camera2.
Camera2 will be at whatever setting it is at currently, and
the knob will be used to increase or decrease the setting.
Then, you can switch to the next camera and do the same.
In this way, you can tune each camera to have their own
individual iris settings.
Connecting the MCU-100/200
First, connect the included AD-1 adapter to the camera’s
CAM/BS port. Then, connect an ethernet cable from the
AD-1 to the MCU-100/200. Setting parameters can be
seen by connecting monitors to each AD-1 adapter using
a CVBS cable. MCU-100 and MCU-200 utilize locking
power connectors.
The diagram below shows a typical connection schematic
where the MCU-100/200 controls four cameras.
« MCU-200 Rack-Mounted Controller $2,000
MSRP
What’s in the Box?
• MCU-100 or MCU-200
Controller
• 4x AD-1 Adapters
• 1x Power Adapter
• 1x Quick Start Guide