Incam LCW-20P Technical manual

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Wireless Control Unit for SONY Camera
LCW-20P
Operation Instruction
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
1st Edition (Revised 3)
English

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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................ 1
System Configuration ................................................................................... 2
Location and Function of Parts.................................................................... 3
Operating the Menu....................................................................................... 5
Menu Settings................................................................................................ 6
Specifications ................................................................................................ 8
Notes .............................................................................................................. 9

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Overview
Incam Systems Co., Ltd. is engaged in provision of products and services for
broadcasting and film industry. Products designed and manufactured by Incam
include robotic rail camera systems, remote control pan/tilt heads, wireless
control systems, optical transmission systems, camera control panels, micro
cameras, customized products, etc. With our professional technical team, we
also provide the rental solution services, system design, on-site image quality
control services, professional after-sales services.
LCW-20P is a universal wireless control unit for SONY camera with flexible
functions, highly reliable and small size. The working frequency range of LCW-
20P is arranged in two bands, 902~928 MHz and 2.402~2.482 GHz. The center
frequency and transmission bandwidth can be adjusted according to the site
environment, the bandwidth is available in 1MHz, 2MHz, 4MHz and 8MHz. The
device is compatible with SONY camera control protocol, it has two tally relay
output and 12VDC tally power output ①, which is especially suitable for flexible
use in live production.
LCW-20P can be combined with other Incam products to consist a variety of
application system, such as camera control signal long-distance transmission
system for SONY camera, consist of FPT-S2E1 portable multi-purpose optical
transmission unit and SONY camera control panel, which provides wireless
control transmission for SONY cameras and extends the control distance
according to different application scenarios. Meanwhile, the video signals of the
camera and program feedback can also be transmitted by V30 or V50E2 video
optical transmission units which supports 12G, 3G and HD.
LCW-20P supports transmission of full function and parameter adjustment of
SONY cameras, when it used together with SONY camera control panel. The
wireless transmission of built-in tally signals inside SONY control protocol is
also supported in a low-latency transmission mode.
①The 12VDC tally power output can only be used for Incam tally lamp (optional). The unit need
to be power off before connecting the tally lamp, otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

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System Configuration
RCP connection example
LCW-20P LCW-20P
SONY RCP
SONY摄像机
LCW-20P connects SONY camera and control panel directly
Long-distance connection example
LCW-20P LCW-20P
SONY RCP
SONY摄像机
FPT-S2E1
FPT-S2E1
SMPTE 304
LCW-20P connects SONY camera and control panel through FPT-S2E1
portable multi-purpose optical transmission units via SMPTE cable

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Location and Function of Parts
12
1 3 2
8
9
10
11
4
5
6
7
No.
Item
Introduction to function
1
Antenna connector A
(Short)
Connect omnidirectional antenna
(2.402~2.482 GHz)
2
Antenna connector B
(Tall)
Connect omnidirectional antenna
(902~928 MHz)
3
Master/Slave identifier
Master connects control panel
Slave connects camera
4
Tall antenna
Working frequency range 902~928 MHz
5
Short antenna
Working frequency range 2.402~2.482 GHz
6
Menu control button
Move and change menu settings
7
Display screen
Display menu and parameters
8
Network connector
100M ethernet
9
Power connector
Use specified power supply to connect the unit
(9~18VDC)
10
Data connector
Connect control to Camera/RCP with integrated
power supply (9~18VDC)
11
Tally connector
GPI input/output connector (CAIT 2.5mm x2)
12
Mount hole
1/4-20 UNC

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Power connector pin assignment
No.
Definition
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
POWER
9~18VDC
Data connector pin assignment
No.
Definition
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
RXD+
Serial data input+
3
RXD-
Serial data input-
4
TXD-
Serial data output-
5
TXD+
Serial data output+
6
NC
Not connected
7
GND
Ground
8
POWER
9~18VDC
Tally connector pin assignment
No.
Definition
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
Tally X
Trigger input- (Master)
Relay output- (Slave)
3
Tally Y
Trigger input+ (Master)
Relay output+ (Slave)
4
POWER
12VDC

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Operating the Menu
Up
Down
Left Right
Set
Press the menu control button to display the menu screen, push left and right to
switch between menu pages, push up and down to change settings, and press
to change parameters. Switch to save menu page to save all the changes, and
the unit will automatically restart for the changes to take effect.
Caution! Do not cut off power supply during saving procedure, the unit
will be permanently damaged!

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Menu Settings
Startup screen
The unit starts in about 90 seconds.
HOME
Display wireless signal strength, frequency, ID, band width and RCP/CAM.
GROUP_ID
The ID can be changed in the range 11~61, please note that the ID of master
(RCP) and slave (CAM) unit must be set to the same.
Note: ID 1~10 are reserved for debugging use, if the ID is incorrectly set
to 1~10, an irreversible fault may occur.
FRQ_Band
Frequency band can be selected from 0.9GHz and 2.4GHz.
BAND_Width
Band width can be selected from 1M, 2M, 4M and 8M.
RF_Channel
Adjust center working frequency of RF channel according to the selected
band.

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TX_Power
Transmission power can be selected from low, medium and high.
RF_Delay
RF Delay can be adjusted from 1 to 600.
SAVE
Save all parameter settings.
Caution! Do not cut off power supply during saving procedure, the unit
will be permanently damaged!
REBOOT
Reboot the unit.
RF_RSSI
Received signal strength indicator.

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Specifications
General
Power requirements
9~18V DC
Power consumption
15W
Transmitting power
1W (max.)
Transmitting distance
1000m
Operating temperature
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Weight
225g (per unit)
Dimensions (mm)
Connectors
Data
8-pin (1)
Power
2-pin (1)
Network
RJ45 (1)
Tally
CTIA 2.5mm (2)
Supplied accessories
Data cable
OCC-L1B.8P-MXR.8P-20M (1)
Data cable
CCC-L1B.8P-MXR.8P-0.3M (1)
Optional accessories
Power adaptor
12VDC 8-pin adaptor
Power adaptor
12VDC 2-pin adaptor
Tally cable
TC-CTIA2.5-20M
Related devices
FPT-S2E1 portable optical transmission unit
V30 video optical transceiver

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Notes
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, or if the ambient
temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form on the outer surface of the unit
and/or inside of the unit. This is known as condensation. If condensation occurs,
power off the unit and wait until the condensation clears before operating the
unit. Operating the unit while condensation is present may damage the unit.
When operating at room temperature and operating condition (8 hours per day,
25 days per month), a normal replacement cycle will be about 5 years.
However, this replacement cycle represents only a general guideline and does
not imply that the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed.
Operating environment
Avoid high-temperature rooms and near sources of heat.
Do not place in locations with strong electric or magnetic field.
Dry location with good ventilation.
Avoid locations exposed to sunlight or strong lighting
Avoid strong impact
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it, is likely to cause it
to malfunction.
Do not cover with cloth
While the unit is in operation, do not cover it with a cloth or other material. This
can cause the temperature to rise, leading to a malfunction.
Care of the unit
If the body or panel of the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth. For severe
dirt, use a soft cloth steeped in a small amount of neutral detergent, then wipe it
dry. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these may
damage the finish.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable
communications devices
The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this
unit can result in malfunctions and interference with control signals. It is
recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be
powered off.

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Miscellaneous notes
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the housing. Refer servicing to
the manufacturer or local distributor for maintenance.
If the unit is not operated in accordance with the procedures specified in this
instruction, it may result in danger.
Do not place mobile phones or similar devices near this unit, as this may cause
malfunction.
Please use the approved power adapter that conforms to the safety regulations
of each country if applicable.
When installing this unit, it is necessary to configure an easy-to-use power-off
device during the wiring, or connect the power plug to an electrical socket,
which must be close to the unit and easy to use. If a failure occurs while
operating this unit, cut off the power supply of the power-off device to
disconnect the power supply of this unit.
This unit is not waterproof or fireproof, please pay attention to protection when
using it.
If you have any questions when using the above power cord/device/plug, please
contact a qualified maintenance personnel.
Disposal of old electronic equipment
This unit and its components, consumables, parts or spares shall not be treated
as household waste and may not be dropped in garbage bins. Your co-
operation shall facilitate proper disposal and help prevent potential negative
consequences/hazards to the environment and human health. For more
detailed information about recycling of this unit, please refer to local regulations.

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Incam Systems Co., Ltd.
D913A, New City Center, 3 Wanhui Road,
Zhongbei Town, XiQing District, Tianjin, China
Tel: [phone]
www.incamsys.com
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Firmware version: V1.0
Release date: August 2021
Incam products include: robotic rail camera systems, remote
control pan/tilt heads, universal camera wireless control systems,
portable optical transmission systems, multi-channel 4K optical
transmission systems, SMPTE/LC optical cable converter, remote
control panels, micro cameras, customized products, etc.