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PREFACE
The WV-RC550 Remote Control Unit is used to remotely
control the WV-E550, WV-F500 or WV-F700 series.
Features and functions include white balance setting, iris
control, R/B gain control total pedestal control, color
bar/camera selection switch, horizontal and subcarrier
phase adjustment for gen-lock.
FEATURES
© Tailly/Intercom, AUX Input, and Gen-lock mpa are pro-
vided for system operation.
e With the 26-pin studio cable, (WA-CA26U15, WA-
CA26U30 or WV-CA26U 100), the WV-E550 color cam-
era and RCU may be connected with a maximum dis-
tance of 1000ft (300m).
+ When connecting the F500 camera and WV-VF65B 5”
EVF with the RCU, the maximum studio cable length is
330ft (100m).
e¢ 15-pin D-sub connector is provided for pan/tilt Opera:
tion.
e For color camera WV-F500 or WV-F700 series opera-
tions, a front panel overlay accessory is provided.
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. There are no |
user-serviceable paris inside. Do refer any servicing
to-qualified service personnel.
Do not abuse the unit. Avoid striking, shaking etc.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when clean-
ing the unit. Do use dry cloth to clean the unit when
dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use mild
detergent and wipe gently.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do take
immediate action if ever the unit does become wet.
Turn power off and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel. Moisture can damage the unit and also
create the danger of electric shock.
Use the unit under the conditions where temperature
is within 14°F - 113° F(-10° C - +45° C) and humidity
is less than 90%.

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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1. Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
This switch turns on and off the power of the Remote
Control Unit(RCU).
2. Power Indicator
This switch lights red whenever the unit is operating.
3. Tally Indicator (TALLY)
When this unit is used in conjunction with a Special
Effects Generator, this indicator will light to indicate
the selection of this unit from a Special Effects
Generator.
4. High Gain Selection Switch (0dB/9dB/+18dB)
This switch can function only when the AGC Selection
Switch (5) is set to OFF position.
Normally set the AGC Selection Switch of this unit to
OFF position.
Positions +9dB and +18dB increase the video output
amplitude for dark scenes and are equivalent to open-
ing the lens iris 1.5 or 3F steps, respectively.
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Note : When the AGC Selection Switch to the LOW or
HIGH position, this switch does not work.
AGC Selection Switch (AGC HIGH/LOW/OFF)
When this unit is connected with WV-E550, the AGC
MAX level can be selected.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of WV-E550 for
details.
. Color Bar/Camera Selection Switch(BAR/CAM)
In a system configuration, this switch is used for signal
selection between camera mode and color bar mode,
BAR : A color bar signal is provided from the Video
Output Connector (35) of this unit.
CAM : The actual camera picture, as picked up
through the lens, is displayed.

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10.
Detail Level Selection Switch
(DTL, LEVEL-HIGH/LOW/OFF)
The detailfaperiure level can be selected by this
switch in three steps. Set this switch to the desired
position while observing the sharpness of the picture.
Auto White/Auto Black Set Switch
(AWC/HOLD/ABC)
This switch sets the white balance and black balance
automatically as follows.
AWC : This position is used for setting the white bal-
ance when the White Balance Selection Switch .
(10) is set to the A or B position of the White
Balance Selection Switch (10). White balance
adjustment is required when the Auto Warning
Indicator on this unit lights.
HOLD : In this position, the white and black balances
set at the AWC or ABC position can be heid fixed,
if so desired, for at least one year.
ABC : This position is used for setting the black bal-
ance even if the White Balance Selection Switch
(10) is set to any position. Black balance adjust-
ment is required when the Auto Warning Indicator
on this unit lights.
Notes :
1. While the black balance adjustment is being per-
formed the picture will flash on the monitor
screen. This flashing indicates that the adjust-
ment is currently being performed and will cease
once the adjustment is completed.
2. If the Lens tris Selection Switch is set to MAN
position, Auto Black Balance may be not per-
formed correctly.
Auto Warning Indicator (AUTO)
This indicator blinks while the white balance or black
balance is being automatically set. it.goes out once
the white and black balances have been correctly set.
This indicator lights when the white or black balance is
set improperly. In this case, carry out the automatic
setting procedure for white and/or black balance.
White Balance Selection Switch (ATW/A/B)
This switch is used to select the auto white balance
modes as foliows. .
ATW : The white balance is continuously adjusted
automatically
A : The white balance can be set automatically by
pressing the Auto White/Auto Black Set Switch(8).
B : Similar to A, but the setting is stored in memory B.
Note : Two white balance setting, one each for differ-
ent lighting conditions such as indoor and out-
door, may be stored in the two memories, A and
B.
When this switch is set to A or B position, the
white balance can be adjusted automatically by
using the Auto White/Black Set Switch(8).
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15.
When PAINTING in Page No.1 of the Initial set
menu is set to the ON position, fine adjustment of
white balance and R/B pedesta! level can be
acheived by using the Red and Blue Gain
_ Controls (11) or Red and Blue Pedestal Level
Controls (12). l
When this switch is set to the ATW position, white
balance can be continuously adjusted automati-
cally.
Red and Blue Gain Controls (R GAIN/B GAIN)
These controls are used to manually adjust the fine
level of white balance.
These controls only work when the White Balance
Selection Switch (10) is set to A/B position and PAINT-
ING in Page No.1 of the Initial set menu is set to the
ON mode.
Turn these controls clockwise to increase the red and
blue signal levels, and counterclockwise to decrease
these levels,
Note : As these conirols employ Digital Processing,
the Red and Blue signal levels will be changed in
discrete steps.
Red and Blue Pedestal Level Controls (PED, R/B)
The fine adjustment of black balance can be set man-
ually by these controls.
These controls only work when the White Balance
Selection Switch(10) is set to A/B position and PAINT-
ING in Page No.1 of the Initial set menu is set to ON
mode,
Turn these controls clockwise to increase the red and
blue pedestal levels, and counterclockwise to
decrease the levels.
Note : As this control employs Digital processing,
these levels are changed in discrete steps.
Total Pedestal Level Control (TOTAL PEDESTAL)
This control can adjust the pedestal level of the video
signal(luminance) for matching the black levels
between two or more cameras in a system. Turn this
control clockwise to increase the pedestal level, and
counterclockwise to decrease the level.
Note : As this control employs Digital Processing, this
level may be changed in the step.
Scene File Selection Switch (SCENE FILE) .
This switch is used to select the most suitable camera
preset conditions, depending on scene conditions, to
obtain the best picture possible.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the WV-E550 for
details.
Electronic Shutter Selection Switch
(OFF/100/500/1000/ S/S/ELC)
This switch is operative only when a camera featuring
the electronic shutter function is connected with this
unit.

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OFF : Set this switch to this position when recording
normally with standard shutter speeds.
100/500/1000 : Choose the suitable .shutter speed
from these when recording high speed action.
S/S : Shutter speed can be adjusted to the desired
position using SYNCRO-SCAN in Page No.3 of
the Initial set menu so that horizontal bar noise will
be reduced when this switch is set to this posi-
tion.
ELC : The ELC position makes the electric control for
the luminance with the shutter.
Note : The smear may be appeared with the high light
objects. l
Lens tris Selection Switch (IRIS, MANU/AUTO)
AUTO : The iris level of the lens is controlled automati-
cally.
Note : Be sure to set the Iris Control Selection Switch
on the zoom lens to AUTO position.
MANU : The iris level of the lens is controlled manually
by turning the Iris Level Control.
Iris Level Control
This control is used to adjust the lens iris level. The iris
level which had been automatically set, can be con-
trolled fine using this contro! when the Lens Iris
Selection Switch (16) is set to the AUTO position and
AUTO IRIS in page No.2 of Initial set menu of the WV-
E550 is set to the ADJ ON position.
Down Switch (DOWN)
This switch is used to decrease the set value of the
item pointed out by the cursor in a menu.
Up Switch (UP)
This switch is used to increase the set value of the
desired item pointed out by the cursor in a menu.
Item Switch (ITEM)
This switch is used to choose the item in the set-up
menus.
Page Switch (PAGE)
This switch is used to select the desired set-up menu
from the available menus.
Setup Switch (OFF/1/2)
This switch selects Encorder output from the Video
Output Connector and whether the User Set Function
is available as follows.
OFF : Switch set to position #1 :
Encorder is output from the Video Output
Connector on this unit and the Setup function is
not available.
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30.
1/2 : Switch set to position #2 :
Encoder is output from
Connector on this unit
function is available.
the Video Output
and the Setup
Chroma Gain Fine Control (ADJUST CHROMA)
This control allows for fine adjustment of the chroma
signal level for matching the chroma levels of alt the
cameras in a system.
Adjust this control only after having set the Cable
Length Compensation Switch (25) and the Luminance
Gain Fine Control (24) to the correct position.
Luminance Gain Fine Control (ADJUST Y)
This control allows for fine adjustment of the tumi-
nance signal level for matching the levels of all cam-
eras in a system. Adjust this control only after having
set the Cable Length Compensation Switch(25) to the
correct position.
Cable Length Compensation Switch
(COARSE, 1/2/3/4)
This switch is used to compensate for extensive cable
length used with the 26-pin studio cable between this
unit and the camera.
1. Use for cable length of less than 225ft(75m)
Use for cable length of 225-450ft(75-150m)
Use for cable length of 450-690ft( 150-230m)
Use for cable length of 690-900ft(230-300m)
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Subcarrier Phase Fine Control for Gen-lock
(SC FINE)
This control allows for adjustment of the camera signal
subcarrier phase from 0 to 360 ,to match the phase
with that of the burst signal at the Gen-lock Input
Connector in a system configuration.
Subcarrier Phase Coarse Control for Gen-lock
(SC COARSE)
The Coarse control adjusts the subcarrier phase from
0° to 360° in 90° steps, while Fine contro! allows for
continuous fine adjustment over a range of 90°.
Horizontal Phase Control for Gen-lock(H PHASE)
The horizontal phase of the camera signal can be
adjusted to much the horizonta! phase of the signal at
the Gen-lock Input Connector.
Intercom Level Control (INTERCOM, LEVEL)
Use this control to adjust the volume level in the head-
set connected to the Intercom Jack.
Intercom Jack (INTERCOM)
This jack is used for communications between the
camera operator and the Remote Control Unit opera-
tor in a system configuration with a Special Effects
Generator. (Only connection with WV-F500 or WV-
F700 series)

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33.
Camera Connector (CAMERA)
This connector is connected with the VTR/RCU
Connector of camera by using the Conversion Cable
(WV-CA26T20 with joint connector) and 26-pin studio
cable.
Control Connector (CONTROL IN)
This connector is connected with the control connec-
tor of the pan/tilt unit or lens control by using the 15-
pin multi cable.
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should be 2 kohms or less.
Gen-lock Connectors
(GEN-LOCK IN/OUT/AUTO,75 /HI-Z)
These connectors receive the gen-lock signal(black
burst or composite) from the Special Effects Generator
for system reference.
When connecting two coaxial cables with BNC con-
nectors io these connectors, the high impedance
video loop is automatically selected. At all other times,
these connectors are automatically terminated with 75
ohms.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
TALLY
Note : When not looping the gen-lock signal, be sure
to conneci the coaxial cable to the GEN-LOCK IN
Connector. Otherwise, these connectors can not
be automatically terminated.
Auxiliary Input Connectors
(AUX IN-AUTO/75 Hi-Z OUT)
These connectors receive the lineview signal from a
Special Effects Generator. Two connectors are provid-
ed for bridging or looping application.
When connecting a single coaxial cable with BNC
connector to this connector, ihese connectors can not
be automatically terminated with 75 ohms.
Note : When not looping Aux, signal, be sure to con-
neci the coaxial cable to AUX IN Connector.
Otherwise, these connectors are automatically
terminated with 75 ohms.
Video Output Connectors (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2)
These connectors supply a composite video signal to
a Special Effects Generator, a Video Monitor or a VTR.
S-video Output Connector (S-VIDEO OUT)
This connector outputs the Y/C signal! when the
Camera Output Signal Selector is set to Y/C position.
Audio Output Jack (AUDIO OUT)
For the WV-F500 or WV-F700 series Color Camera
operation.
Tally and Intercom Input Connector
(TALLY & INTERCOM)
This connector is connected with the Tally/Incom con-
nector of a Special Effects Generator.
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CONNECTION
¢ Connect the Studio Cable WV-CA26U15, WV-CA26U30 or WV-CA26U100 with the conversion cable WV-CA26T20 between
the Remote Connector of the Camera Connector (31) of this unit.
e Connect the 15-pin multi cable between the pan/tilt unit or lens control.
WV-CA26U15
WV-CA20T26 WV-CA26U30
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VIDEO OUT
WV-RC5S0
Pan/Tilt Head
Receiver
Controller
Note : WV-CA26T26 Joint Connector should be used when the cable length between the WV-E550 and this unit is extended to
1000ft (800m).

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FOR WV-F500 and WV-F700 series Color Camera Operation
Preparation: Stick the Front Panel Overlay (provided) onto the Front Panel of this unit and secure it with 4 screws (provided).
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Power Switch (POWER, ON/OFF)
This switch turns on and off the power of the Remote
Control Unit (RCU).
Power Indicator
This switch lights red whenever the unit is operating.
Tally Indicator (TALLY)
When this unit is used in conjunction with a Special
Effects Generator, this indicator will light to indicate
the selection of this unit from a Special Effects
Generator.
High Gain Selection Switch (0 dB/+9 dB/+18 dB)
Normally set this switch to the 0 dB position. Positions
+9 dB and + 18 GB increase the video output ampli-
tude for dark scenes and are equivalent to opening
the tens iris 1.5 or 3 F steps, respectively.
6dB Gain Selection Switch (+6 dB/OFF/ -6 dB)
Normally set this switch to the OFF position. By the
combination of this switch with the High Gain
Selection Switch (44), fine adjustment of the gain level
is available.
Color Bar/Camera Selection Switch (BAR/CAM)
In a system configuration, this switch is used for signal
selection between camera mode and color bar mode.
BAR: A color bar signal is provided from the Video
Output Connector (35) of this unit.
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48.
CAM : The actual camera picture, aS picked up
through the lens, is displayed.
Detail Level Selection Switch
(DTL, LEVEL-HIGH/LOW/OFF)
The detail/faperture level can be selected by this
switch in three steps. Set this switch to the desired
position while observing the sharpness of the picture.
Auto White/Auto Black Set Switch
{AWC/HOLD/ABC)
This switch sets the white balance and black balance
automatically as follows:
AWC: This position is used for setting the white bal-
ance when the White/Black Balance Selection
Switch (50) is set to the A or B position. White bal-
ance adjustment is required when “AWC A NG” or
"AWC B NG” is displayed in the viewfinder or
when the Auto Warning Indicator (49) on lights.
HOLD : jn ihis position, the white and black balances
set at the AWC or ABC position can be held fixed,
if so desired, for at least one year.
ABC: This position is used for setting the black bal-
ance when the White/Black Balance Selection
Switch (50) is set to the A or B position. Black bal-
ance adjustment is required when “ABC NG” is
displayed in the viewfinder or when the Auto
Warning Indicator (49) on this unit lights.

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52.
Note: While the black balance adjustment is being
automatically performed the picture will flash in
the viewfinder and on the monitor screen. This
flashing indicates that the adjustment is currently
being performed and will cease once the adjust-
ment is completed.
Auto Warning Indicator (AUTO)
This indicator blinks while the white balance or black
balance is being automatically set. It goes out once
the white and black balances have been correctly set.
This indicator lights when the white or black balance is
set improperly. In this case, carry out the automatic
setting procedure for white and/or black balance
White/Black Balance Selection Switch (MANU /A/B)
This switch is used to select the white balance and
black balance modes as follows:
MANU: The white balance and black balance can be
adjusted by using the Red and Blue Gain
Controls (51) and the Red and Blue Pedestal
Level Controls (52). :
A: The White Balance can be set automatically by
pressing the Auto White/Auto Black Set Switch
itch (48) upwards. The setting is stored in memory
A.
B: Similar-to A, but the setting is stored in memory B.
Two white balance setting, one each for different light-
ing conditions such as indoor and outdoor, may be
stored in the two memories, A and B.
Red and Blue Gain Controls (R GAIN/B GAIN)
These controls are used to manually adjust the white
balance.
These controls only work when the White/Black
Balance Selection Switch (50) is set to the MANU
position.
Turn the controls clockwise to increase the red and
blue signal levels, and counterclockwise to decrease
these levels,
Note: As these controls employ Digital Processing,
the Red and Blue signal levels will be changed in
discrete steps.
Red and Blue Pedestal Level Controls (PED, R/B)
The black balance can be set manually by these con-
trols when the White/Black Balance Selection Switch
(50) is set to the MANU position. Turn. these controls
clockwise to increase the red and blue pedestal lev-
els, and counterclockwise to decrease the levels.
Note: As these controls employ the Digital Process-
ing, these levels will be changed in discrete
steps.
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58.
Total Pedestal Level Control (T.PED)
This control can adjust the pedestal level of the video
signal {luminance) for matching the black level
between two or more cameras in a system. Turn this
control clockwise to increase the pedestal level, and
counterclockwise to decrease the level.
Note: As this control employs the Digita! Processing,
this level rmay be changed in the step.
Scene Selection Switch (SCENE FILE)
This switch is used to select the most suitable camera
conditions, depending on scene conditions, to obtain
the best picture possible.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of WV-F700 or WV-
F500 series for details.
Electronic Shutter Speed Selection Switch
(OFF/100/250/500/1000/2000)
This switch is operative only when a camera featuring
the electronic shutter function is connected with this
unit.
When fast-moving objects are shot at the slow shutter
speeds typically found in conventional cameras they
will appear blurred. With the electronic shutter func-
tion, from which the following speeds can be selected:
1/100, 1/250, 1/500. 1/1000 or 1/2000 of a second,. blur-
free recording of high-speed action, such as car rac-
ing, golf swings, gymnastics, birds in flight is possible.
The selection of shutter speed is made by pressing
this switch.
OFF: Set this switch to this position when recording
normally with standard shutter speeds.
1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Choose the suit-
able shutter speed from these.
‘Lens Iris Selection Switch (IRIS, MANU/AUTO)
This switch is used to set the lens iris of the auto iris
servo control zoom lens as follows.
Auto: The iris level of the lens is controlled automati-
cally.
Note: Be sure to set the Iris Control Selection Switch
on the zoom lens to the AUTO position.
MANU: The iris level of ihe lens is controlled to the
desired level by using the Lens Iris Control (57)
Lens Iris Control (IRIS LEVEL, CLOSE/OPEN)
The iris level of the zoom lens can be manually con-
trolled by turning this control when the Lens fris
Selection Switch (56) is set to the MAN position
Down Switch (DOWN)
This switch is used to decrease the set value of the
item pointed out by the cursor.