Panasonic AK-HCU931 User manual

CABLE
TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSE
MAINHEADPOWER
125V5A
FUSE
LEVELPGM
PGM1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MIC
ON
PTT
OFF
OFF
PGM2
250V 5A
SHORTALARM
Camera Control Unit
PUSH
Model AK-HCU931P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Camera Control Unit

Safety precautions
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance
(service) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-
MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To assure continued compliance follow the attached
installation instructions and do not make any unautho-
rized modifications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
indicates safety information.
For CANADA
CAUTION:
This product uses a semiconductor laser system
and is a laser class 1 product complies with
Radiation Performance Standards, 21CFR SUB-
CHAPTER J.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Don’t make any modifications.
Don’t repair by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION:
Invisible Laser radiation is emitted from the
Optical fiber connector when this product is
turned on.
Don’t look into directly into the Optical fiber
connector of this product.

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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
External dimension drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview
By connecting this unit to the multi-format camera (model AK-HC931P), multi-format images can be input and output. (Some
of the functions are available as options.)
The unit is connected to the multi-format camera, and it is connected to the remote operation panel (ROP) and master setup
unit (MSU) using dedicated multi-purpose cables (available as optional accessories).
When the designated multi-purpose cables are used, the distance between from the CCU to the ROP and MSU can be
extended up to 50 meters.
Accessories
Rack-mounting adapters (k2)
Mounting screws (M4k8 mm) (k6)
BNC termination resistor (k1)
Communication connector (k1)
Power cord (k1)
Operating precautions
OHandle the unit carefully.
Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact may cause malfunctioning and/or accidents.
OOperate the unit within a temperature range of 32oF to 104oF (0oC to i40oC).
Operation in locations below 32oF or above 104oF may adversely affect the internal parts.
OBe absolutely sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the
cables.
ODo not use the unit outdoors.
OInstall the unit at a distance of at least 3.3 ft (1 meter) from the monitor.
OMaintenance
Disconnect the power plug, and wipe the unit with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, soak a cloth in diluted kitchen
detergent and wring it out well, and then wipe the unit gently.
OAvoid using benzine, paint thinners or other volatile substances.
OIf a chemically treated cloth is to be used, read the precautions for its use carefully.
Caution

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Parts and their functions
1CCU power switch [MAIN]
This is the power switch of the camera control unit
(CCU). The CCU, ROP and other units will not operate
unless this switch is set to ON.
Up: ON
Down: OFF
2Camera power switch [HEAD POWER]
This switch supplies power to the camera. However, if
the ROP has been connected, power is supplied to the
camera only when this switch and the camera power
switch on the TOP are both set to ON.
Up: ON
Down: OFF
3CCU power ON LED
Lighted: The CCU power is ON.
Off: The CCU power is OFF.
4Camera power ON LED
Lighted: This indicates that power is being supplied from
the CCU to the camera.
Off: This indicates that power is not being supplied
from the CCU to the camera.
Even if the camera power switch is ON, this LED remains
off if no power is supplied to the camera.
This is due to one of the following reasons: 1the supply
of power to the camera has been turned off by the ROP,
2one of the optical fiber cables has been disconnected
or 3something is wrong with the camera, and the power
supply was turned off.
5CCU power fuse
This is the CCU main power fuse.
6Camera head power fuse
This is the camera head power supply fuse.
7Alarm LED [ALARM]
Lighted: This LED indicates that the CCU’s fan has
stopped and that something is wrong with the
power supply.
Off: Normal
If the LED remains lighted, turn off the main power and
have the unit repaired.
8Camera cable open alarm LED [CABLE / OPEN]
Lighted: The cable between the CCU and camera has
been disconnected.
Off: Normal
9Camera cable short-circuit alarm LED
[CABLE / SHORT]
Lighted: The cable between the CCU and the camera has
short-circuited.
Off: Normal
:TALLY indicator/CALL switch [TALLY/CALL]
This indicator lights when the R/G tally signal is input. It
is also a CALL switch for calling the camera, ROP and
MSU.
;INCOM volume control [LEVEL]
This is used to adjust the standby INCOM volume.
<INCOM PGM selector switch
This is used to select the PGM input signals which are to
be mixed with the standby INCOM.
=INCOM PGM level control [PGM]
This is used to select the level of the PGM signals which
are to be mixed with the standby INCOM.
>INCOM selector switch
This is used to select the call party of the standby
INCOM.
PRIVATE: For making private calls to the camera.
COMM: For connecting the standby INCOM with the
system INCOM.
?INCOM MIC selector switch [MIC]
ON: The INCOM microphone is set to ON.
OFF: The INCOM microphone is set to OFF.
PTTN: The INCOM microphone is set to ON only while
the INCOM MIC selector switch is held down.
@Standby INCOM jack
This is connected to INCOM 1 line, and it enables calls to
be made to the camera’s INCOM 1 line.
Even when the camera power is OFF, calls can still be
made to the camera’s INCOM 1 line.
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CABLE TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSE
MAIN HEAD POWER
125V 5A
FUSE
LEVEL PGM
PGM 1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MIC
ON
PTT
OFF
OFF
PGM 2
250V 5A
SHORT ALARM
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Parts and their functions
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
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LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
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I J K
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ROP/MSU monitor selection SDTV WFM output
RR
GG
BB
RGB 3 waveformsSEQ
Composite videoENC
Pin
No. Function
Optical fiber
Polarity Signal flow
CAM#CCU
Cable color
Yellow (01)1
Optical fiber CCU#CAM Yellow (02)2
Control wire, hot iCAM,.CCU Black3
Control wire, cold jCAM,.CCU Red4
AC 240 V live iCCU#CAM Orange5
AC 240 V neutral jCCU#CAM White6
ESDTV digital return video 1, 2, 3, 4 input connectors
[SDTV DIGITAL RET 1, 2, 3, 4]
These connectors are for inputting the return video sig-
nals of the SDTV serial digital interface.
FSDTV D1 digital video output connectors
[SDTV DIGITAL OUT D1 1, 2 3]
These connectors are for outputting the D1 format video
signals of the SDTV serial digital interface.
There are 3 connectors (BNC).
GAnalog return video 1, 2 input connectors
[ANALOG RET 1, 2]
These connectors (BNC) are for inputting the SD analog
return video signals.
HPROMPT-IN connectors [PROMPT1,2]
These are the prompter signal input connectors (BNC).
Input SDTV composite video signals as the prompter sig-
nals.
ISDTV waveform monitor output connectors
[SDTV WFM 1, 2]
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting the camera
video signals which are to be displayed on the SDTV
waveform monitor.
BHDTV digital return video 1, 2, 3, 4 input connectors
[HD DIGITAL RET 1, 2, 3, 4] (Option)
These connectors (BNC) are for inputting the return video
signals of the HDTV serial digital interface.
CHDTV digital video 1, 2, 3, 4 output connectors
[HD DIGITAL OUT 1, 2, 3, 4] (Option)
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting the video sig-
nals of the HDTV serial digital interface.
DHDTV analog component video output connectors
[HDTV ANALOG Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R] (Option)
The HDTV analog signals of the camera are output from
these connectors (BNC).
G/B/R or Y/Pb/Pr video signals can be selected by the
master setup unit (MSU) or remote operation panel
(ROP).
SDTV PM output connector [PM]
This is the HDTV PM output (1Vp-p) connector.
AOptical fiber connector
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Parts and their functions
JSDTV picture monitor video output connectors
[PM 1, 2]
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting the video signals
which are to be displayed on the SDTV picture monitor.
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
[
\^]
LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
EGH
I J K
D
ROP/MSU monitor selection SDTV PM1 output
Rialarm display
R
Gialarm display
G
Bialarm display
B
Y and skin tone zebra patternSEQ
Composite videoENC
KSDTV analog composite video output connectors
[SDTV VBS]
These connectors (BNC) are for outputting the SDTV ana-
log composite video signals (with sync) of the camera.
LHDTV analog SYNC output connector [HD SYNC]
The HDTV analog sync signal of the camera is output
from this connector (BNC). Its amplitude is +/-0.3 V (75h
termination).
MSDTV analog SYNC output connector
[SDTV ANALOG SYNC]
The SDTV analog sync signal of the camera is output
from this connector (BNC). Its amplitude is 2 Vp-p (75h
termination).
NHDTV genlock input connectors [HD REF]
These are the HDTV genlock input connectors (BNC).
The bridging connection between the two connectors
enables one to be used for input purposes and the other
for output purposes.
Input the HDTV tri-level sync signal as the genlock signal.
OSDTV genlock input connectors [SDTV REF]
These are the SDTV genlock input connectors (BNC).
The bridging connection between the two connectors
enables one to be used for input purposes and the other
for output purposes.
Input the BB video signal as the genlock signal.
PINCOM/tally connector [COMMUNICATION]
The external INCOM or tally system is connected here.
INCOM/tally connector (KPT02E14-19P made by Japan
Aviation Electronics Industry)
Pin No. Function
Shield
Polarity Signal flow
A
INCOM 1 CCU#SYSTEM
B
INCOM 1 CCU#SYSTEM
C
INCOM 1 SYSTEM#CCU
D
INCOM 1 SYSTEM#CCU
E
INCOM 2
INCOM 2
INCOM 2
INCOM 2
PGM1(H)
PGM1(C)
PGM2(H)
PGM2(C)
NC
Red tally
Green tally
NC
NC
Tally common
i
j
CCU#SYSTEM
CCU#SYSTEM
SYSTEM#CCU
SYSTEM#CCU
SYSTEM#CCU
SYSTEM#CCU
SYSTEM#CCU
SYSTEM#CCU
Contact
Contact
PGM output level: 0 dBm/600h
INCOM level: 0 dBm/600h
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
S
T
U
V
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Parts and their functions
S T Mic 1, 2 output connectors [MIC OUT CH-1, CH-2]
These are the microphone 1 analog output connectors of
the camera.
The microphone level is 0 dBm/600h.
Mic output connector (HA16RD-3P made by Hirose)
UDigital audio output connector [DIGITAL AUDIO]
This is the camera microphone 1 and 2 output connector
(BNC) for AES/EBU digital audio interface specifications.
QRTS input connector [RTS IN]
The RTS system is connected to this connector.
The microphone level is j4 dBm/200h.
RTS input connector (HA16PRK-3S made by Hirose)
Pin No. Function
Common
Polarity Signal flow
1
Channel 1 (iDC)
2
Channel 23
Pin No. Function
Common
Polarity Signal flow
1
Channel 1 (iDC)
2
Channel 23
RRTS output connector [RTS OUT]
The unit is connected to the RTS system from this con-
nector.
The microphone level is j4 dBm/200h.
RTS output connector (HA16RD-3P made by Hirose)
Pin No. Function
Shield
Polarity
i
j
Signal flow
CCU#SYSTEM
CCU#SYSTEM
1
Hot2
Cold3
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
[
\^]
LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
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I J K
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VTRUNK connector [TRUNK]
This connector enables two sets of RS-422 data to be
transmitted.
Pin No. Function
TX (j)
TRUNK number
TRK 2
Signal flow
CAM#CCU 0
1
TX (i)TRK 32
RX (i)TRK 03
RX (j)TRK 1
CCU#CAM 0
4
GND5
RTS (j)
RTS (i)
CTS (i)
CTS (j)
TRK 6
TRK 7
TRK 4
TRK 5
CAM#CCU 1
CCU#CAM 1
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7
8
9

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Parts and their functions
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
[
\^]
LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
EGH
I J K
D
WWaveform monitor control connector [WFM CTL]
This connector is used for controlling the waveform monitor.
Since the interface is different, first check the WFM setting
on the SYSTEM menu of the ROP or MSU before connect-
ing the waveform monitor.
Waveform monitor control connector (SDAB-9S made by
Hirose)
Pin
No. Signal
STAIRCASE
Function used by
SDTV
10 V output/input
channel switching
Function used by
HDTV
5 V pull-up, 110 k
1
RGB
ENABLE
TTL level low
when SEQ is
selected by moni-
tor selector switch
on ROP or MSU,
for parade display
2
TTL level low
THREE LINE
OR FIELD Open
TTL level low when
ENC.SEQ is selected
by monitor selector
switch on ROP or MSU
3
N.C. Not connected Not connected4
CH1 Open
TTL level low when G
or SEQ is selected by
monitor selector switch
on ROP or MSU
5
CH2 Open
TTL level low when B
or SEQ is selected by
monitor selector switch
on ROP or MSU
6
CH3 Open
TTL level low when R
or SEQ is selected by
monitor selector switch
on ROP or MSU
7
N.C. Not connected Not connected8
GND GND GND9
XAUX connector [AUX]
This connector is for establishing the down-converter
mode from the external system by remote control.
Side panel, squeeze and letter-box are available as the
down-converter modes.
AUX connector (SDAB-9S made by Hirose)
Pin No. Signal
GND
Function
1
MODE2 When shorted: 4:3 aspect ratio
When open: 16:9 aspect ratio
2
MODE2
MODE1
MODE1
N.C.
TALLY R
TALLY G
TALLY COM
Refer to table below for the down
converter mode.
Contact
Contact
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Down-converter mode MODE1 MODE2
OPEN
OPEN
MAKE
MAKE
OPEN
MAKE
OPEN
MAKE
LOCAL
Letter-box (LB)
Squeeze (SQ)
Side panel (SP)

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[Fan
This dissipates the heat generated inside the CCU to
keep the unit cool.
ZCSU/MSN connector
The camera selector unit (CSU) is connected to this con-
nector.
CSU connector (HR10A-10R-10S made by Hirose)
Parts and their functions
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
[
\^]
LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
EGH
I J K
D
YROP connector
The remote operation panel (ROP) is connected to this
connector.
ROP connector (HR10A-10R-10S)
Pin No. Function
ROP CONT (H)
Polarity
i
Signal flow
CCU#ROP
1
ROP CONT (C) jCCU#ROP 2
ROP DATA (H) iROP#CCU 3
ROP DATA (C) jROP#CCU 4
POW REM/CD A CCU#ROP 5
INCOMT/CD B
INCOMR/CD C
INCOMG/CD D
i12V
GND
i
CCU#ROP
CCU#ROP
CCU#ROP
CCU#ROP
6
7
8
9
10
Pin No. Function
CSU DATA (H)
Polarity
i
Signal flow
CCU#CSU
1
CSU DATA (C)
jCCU#CSU
2
CSU CONT (H)
iCSU#CCU
3
CSU CONT (C)
jCSU#CCU
4
TALLY R CCU#CSU 5
TALLY G
HEAD POWER
ALARM 1
ALARM 0
GND
CCU#CSU
CCU#CSU
CCU#CSU
CCU#CSU
6
7
8
9
10

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Parts and their functions
$Camera control unit rear panel
ABC
PQRSTU
VW
X
Y
Z
[
\^]
LM
NO
12
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
F
EGH
I J K
D
]AC inlet [AC IN]
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
^Ground terminal [GND]
\Alarm connector [ALARM]
This connector is for outputting the alarm signals to the
external system when any problem with the supply volt-
age has occurred inside the CCU or the CCU fan has
stopped.
When the power supplied to the AC fan or DC fan inside
the CCU has been shut down, pins 3 and 4 of this con-
nector are shorted.
If power is supplied to the CCU and any of the DC power
supplies inside the CCU fails to output the supply voltage,
it means that pins 1 and 2 of this connector are shorted.
Alarm connector (RM-12BRB-4PH made by Hirose)
Pin No. Function
POWER ALARM (H)1
POWER ALARM (L)2
FAN ALARM (H)3
FAN ALARM (L)4
1. Turn off the power of CCU.
2. Turn the knobs and remove the front panel.
3. Switch the SW281 (MODE SW) on the Control board as
follows:
≥The factory setting is
“ 720p camera”.
4. Install the front panel, and turn on the power to complete
setting.
CABLE TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSE
MAIN HEAD POWER
125V 5A
FUSE
LEVEL PGM
PGM 1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MIC
ON
PTT
OFF
OFF
PGM 2
250V 5A
SHORT ALARM
Camera Control Unit
PUSH
CABLE TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSE
MAIN HEAD POWER
125V 5A
FUSE
LEVEL PGM
PGM 1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MIC
ON
PTT
OFF
OFF
PGM 2
250V 5A
SHORT ALARM
PUSH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
Knobs
Power switch Front panel
Control board
SW281 (MODE SW)
$How to switch between 1080i camera mode and 720p camera mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O N
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Connections
RCP CCU
PREVIEW
AUX LINK
CSU
151413121110987654321
POWER
DC IN
G N D
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
PHANTOFF
AB
PHANTOFF
AB
(dB)
–20
–30 –40
MIC1
–50
–60
(dB)
–20
–30 –40 –50
–60
MIC2
R
NAM
Y/C
FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL
G
B
1 A
CAM / VTR GAIN
ON
STBY SAVE HIGH
LOW
MID BAR A
CAM B
TEST PRST
ON
PTT
OUTPUT W.BAL
USER SEL
SD CARD
PROMPT signal
input (VBSk2)
Main line SD
outputs (D1 k4)
SYNC output for
monitor system
SD sync signal input
(black burst: BB)
MSU connector panel
MSU cable
ROP connector panel
ROP cable
Main line SD
outputs
(VBS k2)
SD analog (VBS) RET video input (k2)
The HD output unit (AK-HHD931P) is
an optional accessory.
SD digital (D1)
RET video inputs
(k4)
Video VideoControl
Tally inputs (R, G)
INCOM input/out-
put (ENG, PROD)
PGM inputs
(PGM1, PGM2)
SD WFM
SD picture monitor
Handy camera
(AK-HC931P)
Handy camera + build-up unit
(AK-HBU931P)
Connections for SD system
Dedicated ROP cables (available as optional accessories) are used to connect the CCU connector on the ROP unit and the
ROP connector on the rear panel of the CCU (this unit).
After all the equipment has been connected, set the main power switch on the CCU to ON. Then turn on the camera’s
power.
<Notes>
OWhen the camera is not connected, the functions that can be controlled by the ROP and MSU are limited to the CCU con-
trol items.
OThe camera power of the CCU must be turned off without fail before disconnecting the camera or ROP.

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Connections
RCP CCU
PREVIEW
AUX LINK
CSU
151413121110987654321
POWER
DC IN
G N D
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2 PROMPT RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2 DIGITAL AUDIO TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN
PHANTOFF
AB
PHANTOFF
AB
(dB)
–20
–30 –40
MIC1
–50
–60
(dB)
–20
–30 –40 –50
–60
MIC2
R
NAM
Y/C
FILTER LOCAL MONI SEL
G
B
1 A
CAM / VTR GAIN
ON
STBY SAVE HIGH
LOW
MID BAR A
CAM B
TEST PRST
ON
PTT
OUTPUT W.BAL
USER SEL
SD CARD
PROMPT signal input
(VBSk2)
HD digital RET
video inputs (k4)
Main line HD digital outputs
(k4) (1 output (OUT4) can be
switched to PM output) Main line HD analog output
(k1: Y, Pb, Pr/G, B, R)
Main line SD
outputs (D1k4)
SYNC output for
SD monitor system
HD sync signal input
(tri-level sync)
Decide on a valid REF
input signal using the
internal switch.
SD sync signal input
(black burst: BB)
Decide on a valid REF input signal
using the internal switch.
MSU connector panel
MSU cable
ROP connector panel
ROP cable
SYNC output for
HD monitor system
Main line SD
outputs
(VBSk2)
SD analog (VBS) RET video
inputs (k2)
Install the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P)
which is an optional accessory.
SD digital (D1)
RET video inputs
(k4)
Video VideoControl
Tally inputs (R, G)
INCOM input/out-
put (ENG, PROD)
PGM inputs
(PGM1, PGM2)
SD WFM
SD picture monitor
Handy camera
(AK-HC931P)
Handy camera +
build-up unit
(AK-HBU931P)
Connections for HD/SD system
Dedicated ROP cables (available as optional accessories) are used to connect the CCU connector on the ROP unit and the
ROP connector on the rear panel of the CCU (this unit).
After all the equipment has been connected, set the main power switch on the CCU to ON. Then turn on the camera’s
power.
<Notes>
OWhen the camera is not connected, the functions that can be controlled by the ROP and MSU are limited to the CCU con-
trol items.
OThe camera power of the CCU must be turned off without fail before disconnecting the camera or ROP.
OTo configure the HD system, the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P), available as an optional accessory, must be installed.

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External dimension drawing
132
424
459
CABLE
TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSE
MAIN HEAD POWER
125V 5A
FUSE
LEVEL PGM
PGM 1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MIC
ON
PTT
OFF
OFF
PGM 2
250V 5A
SHORT ALARM
Camera Control Unit
PUSH
PUSH
HD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI INPUT SDI OUTPUT
RET2 RET1 RET2
PROMPT
RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1 CH–2
DIGITAL AUDIO
TRUNK WFM CONTROL
AUX ROP
CSU / MSU
ALARM
GND
MIC OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC OUTPUT
SD REF
AC IN

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Specifications
Video input/output signals
SD digital signal (D1)
SD analog signal (VBS)
HD digital signal (optional)
HD analog signal (Y, Pb, Pr/GBR): Output only (optional)
PROMPT signal (VBS): Input only
Sync input signals
HD reference signal (tri-level sync)
SD reference signal (BB) (Select one of these signals using the internal switch.)
Audio output signals
Analog audio output (MIC 1, 2)
Digital audio output (MIC 1, 2)
Switch functions
Refer to “Parts and their functions” (page 4).
Operating temperature range
0 to i40 ˚C (i32 to 104 ˚F)
Storage temperature range
j20 to i60 ˚C (j4 to 140 ˚F)
Operating ambient humidity
Less than 85%
Weight
Approx. 20.0 kg (44 lbs)
Dimensions (WkHkD)
420k132k459 mm (excluding protrusions)
(16-9/16k5-1/4k16-9/16 inches)
Power supply: AC 120 V
Power consumption: 80 W (when unit is operated on its own)
indicates safety information.
Rack mounting
Attach the rack mounting adapter firmly by using a crosshead screwdriver as follows:
Mounting screws (k6)
Rack mounting adapter

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