Sony BPU4000 User manual

BASEBAND PROCESSOR UNIT
BPU4000
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................... 3
Features .......................................................................... 3
System Configuration ..................................................... 5
Name and Function of Parts .................................... 9
Front Panel ..................................................................... 9
Rear Panel .................................................................... 10
Connection and Setup ............................................ 12
4K System Connection ................................................. 12
Extension Mode Connection ......................................... 13
HD CUTOUT Video System ......................................... 14
HFR Video System ....................................................... 16
Relationship between Connection Type and BNC
Connector Assignment .............................................. 19
S-Log2/S-Log3 Compatibility ........................................ 22
Status Display ......................................................... 24
Displaying the Status Screen ........................................ 24
Status Display Screen .................................................. 24
Menu Settings.......................................................... 25
Changing Settings using the Menu ............................... 25
Menu Tree .................................................................... 26
Menu List ...................................................................... 28
Appendix.................................................................. 33
Precautions ................................................................... 33
Error Messages ............................................................ 33
Specifications.......................................................... 34

3
Overview
Overview
The BPU4000 Baseband Processor Unit connects to a
CA4000 Camera System Adaptor, mounted on a PMW-F55
Solid-state Memory Camcorder1) or F65 Digital Motion Picture
Camera2), or an HDC4300 Color Camera3) via an optical fiber
cable. It processes video signals from the camera and
provides an interface with external devices.
It can also connect to an HDCU2000-series or HDCU1000-
series4) Camera Control Unit (hereinafter referred to as the
“CCU”) to form a 4K video multi-camera system, supplying
power to the camera and transferring various signals
(intercom, tally, prompter, audio, etc.).
1) Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
2) Requires the SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor.
3) Requires BPU4000 software version 3.00 or later.
4) If using a HDCU1000-series unit, please contact your Sony
representative.
Features
For system camera operation, first check that the software and
ROM version of this unit, PMW-F55, F65, F65 Adaptor,
CA4000, and HDC4300 support this function.
4K and HD dual system support
Equipped with 4K video signal processing functions, and
down-converter for conversion to HD format.
It can support a 4K camera system and HD camera system at
the same time when used in combination with a CCU.
It can also be used as a camera (PMW-F55 or F65) extension
unit when not connected to a CCU.
Various HFR (High Frame Rate) functions
The unit supports a wide range of HFR video signal output,
including 2×/3×/4×/6×/8× HD and 2× 4K. The formats that are
available for use depend on the connected devices.
The unit has a built-in function for generating normal speed
video from HFR video, allowing it to output both HFR video
and normal speed video simultaneously. The normal speed
video can be used in a conventional HD camera system and
similar systems by connecting a CCU.
Slim enclosure
Houses high-performance signal processing circuits in a slim,
1.5U enclosure equipped with dual 2-system 4K signal output
connectors, dual 2-system HD signal output connectors, one
set of optical fiber connectors, and interface connectors on the
rear panel.
Video input/output
Outputs
• 3G/HD-SDI: 2-system (4 outputs/system), 2 connectors for
each output
• 3G/HD-SDI: 1 system (2 outputs)
• HD-SDI: 1 system (2 outputs)
Inputs
• Reference signal (analog), 1-system 1)
• 3G/HD-SDI return signal, 2-system 1)
1) Available only when used as a camera extension unit.
External sync signal
When connected with a CCU, operation is synchronized with
the CCU and an external sync signal is not required.
When not connected with a CCU (i.e. when used as a camera
extension unit), operation can be synchronized to a sync
signal (HD tri-level sync or SD black burst) from an external
device.
4K/HD parallel processor built-in
Equipped with built-in 4K signal processor and HD signal
processor (down-converted from 4K signal). The processors
operate independently in parallel, allowing you to optimize
functions, such as detail processing, for both the 4K and HD
systems.
Optical digital transmission
Digital signal transmission over a single optical fiber cable (two
single-mode optical fibers, two power supply lines, two control
lines) connecting the unit and a camera adaptor for stable,
high-capacity transfers.
The unit and a CCU are also connected using a single optical
fiber cable.
When used in combination with an HDCU2000, data signals
and power can be transferred distances up to 2,000 m
(6,560 ft) (camera cable length) when connected to a
PMW-F55. When used in combination with an HDCU2500, the
maximum distance is 1,000 m (3,280 ft).
(The maximum distance power can be supplied varies with the
camera peripheral system configuration and type of optical
fiber cable).
Wide dynamic range
Supports S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma curve selection.
Wide color gamut
Output of 4K signals with color space close to BT.2020 is
supported.
Optional accessories
Additional functionality can be added by incorporating the
following optional accessories.
For details about installing optional accessories, please
contact your Sony representative.
Note

4Overview
SZC-2001/SZC-2001M/SZC-2001W HD CUTOUT
software
Extracts a region, selected by the operator, from the 4K image
as an HD image.
SZC-4002/SZC-4002M/SZC-4002W HFR software
Transfers HFR (High Frame Rate) video and performs signal
processing for the following formats. Note that when an
HDC4300 is connected, HD 59.94P (2×)/50P (2×) and HD
59.94P (3×)/50P (3×) are supported without installing
SZC-4002/4002M/4002W software.
Yes: Supported, No: Not supported
Interlaced output is also supported in HD HFR 1080 format.
• The SZC-2001M/2002M/4002M can be used for 30 days.
• The SZC-2001W/2002W/4002W can be used for 7 days.
• SZC-2002/2002M/2002W HD HFR Software is optional
software for enabling HFR when connected to a PMW-F55
or F65. SZC-4002/4002M/4002W software is required to
use 4×/6×/8× HD with the HDC4300.
Supported format Connected device
PMW-F55 F65 HDC4300
HD 59.94P (4×)/50P (4×) Yes No Yes
HD 59.94P (6×)/50P (6×) Yes No Yes
HD 59.94P (8×)/50P (8×) No No Yes
4K 59.94P (2×)/50P (2×) No Yes No
Notes

5
Overview
System Configuration
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued.
For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony representative.
PMW-F55 connection example
Connection example of PMW-F55 and HDCU2000/2500 for operation as a system camera.
Note
Lens
VCT-FSA5
Shoulder Adaptor
Tr i po d
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
Optical fiber cable
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
Viewfinder
HDCU2000
Camera Control Unit
BNC
HDCU2500
Camera Control Unit
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
a) Use a lens supporter from the same manufacturer as the lens when
mounting a studio camera lens on a tripod.
b) Attach an SKC-PB40 Camera Power Boost Kit (option) to the unit to supply
power to studio camera lenses.
c) Use an LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor (option) when using a 2/3-inch lens.
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
BNC
Video
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
Video Router
CCA-5
LAN cable
Optical fiber cable
Hub
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
CCA-5
USB flash drive
Lens (for studio
camera)a) b) c)
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
USB flash
drive
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
Viewfinder Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
PMW-F55 Solid-
state Memory Camcorder
BPU4000
CA4000 Camera
System Adaptor
BNC × 4
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
4K Video
Monitor
LAN cable
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
VCT-FSA5
Shoulder Adaptor
Tripod
PMW-F55 Solid-state
Memory Camcorder
+ LA-FZB2
CA4000 Camera
System Adaptor
+ SKC-PB40
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone input

6Overview
Extension mode connection example
Connection example without HDCU2000/2500 for operation as a camera extension unit.
Extension mode connection is not supported when connected to an HDC4300.
Note
PMW-F55 Solid-state
Memory Camcorder
Optical fiber cable
BPU4000
CA4000 Camera
System Adaptor
2K Video
Monitor
DC power supply input
4K Video
Monitor
Lens
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
Viewfinder
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
CCA-5
Sync signal input
Return video input
BNC × 4
BNC

7
Overview
F65 connection example
Connection example of operation using an F65 as a system camera.
Lens
Tripod
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
Optical fiber cable
DVF-EL100
Viewfinder
HDCU2000
Camera Control Unit
BNC
HDCU2500
Camera Control Unit
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
BNC
Video
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
Video Router
CCA-5
LAN cable
Optical fiber cable
Hub
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
CCA-5
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
USB flash drive
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
F65
Digital Motion Picture
Camera
BPU4000
BNC × 4
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
4K Video
Monitor
LAN cable
BP-8 Bridge Plate
(ARRIFLEX)
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
SKC-4065+CA4000
+SKC-PB40

8Overview
HDC4300 connection example
Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
VCT-14 Tripod
Adaptor
Tripod
USB flash drive
Camera hanger a)
HDVF-EL70
HDVF-700A
Viewfinder
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
HDLA1500-series
Large Lens Adaptor
Lens
(for studio camera)
HDVF-550/C730W/C550W/EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
HDC4300 Color Camera
Optical fiber cable
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDC4300 Color
Camera
HDVF-20A
HDVF-200
HDVF-C30WR
HDVF-C35W
Viewfinder
a) Supplied with HDLA1500 series (Part No.: A-1128-405-A)
b) Installation of optional SZC-4002/4002M/4002W software is required to expand HFR (High Frame Rate) shooting to 4×/6×/8×.
USB flash drive
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911
Script Holder
V-wedge shoe
(supplied with
tripod)
Tr i po d
HDCU2000
Camera Control Unit
BNC
HDCU2500
Camera Control Unit
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
BNC
Video
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
Video Router
CCA-5
LAN cable
Optical fiber cable
Hub
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
CCA-5
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom
microphone input
BPU4000 b)
BNC × 4
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
4K Video
Monitor
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input

9
Name and Function of Parts
Name and Function of Parts
Front Panel
aRed tally light
Turns on when a red tally signal is received. When the CALL
button on the video camera, the MSU-1000 Master Setup Unit,
or the RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel is pressed, the
light turns off if lit or turns on if not lit.
A supplied number plate can be attached (see following
diagram).
bYellow tally light
Turns on when a yellow tally signal is received.
cGreen tally light
Turns on when a green tally signal is received.
dCCU number display
Displays the camera number specified in the menu of the CCU
for a system connection.
A number is not displayed when this unit is used as an
extension unit.
eMENU control block
DISP/MENU lever and indicator: Used to display the status
and menu. The indicator flashes when the menu is
displayed.
CANCEL/ENTER lever: Used to cancel/enter settings when
the menu is displayed.
Control knob (rotary encoder): Used to switch pages when
the status screen is displayed. Used to move the cursor
within a page and to change the setting of the selected
item when the menu is displayed.
Pushing the control knob has the same function as setting
the CANCEL/ENTER level to ENTER.
fStatus display indicators
REF IN (green): Indicates presence of reference input signal.
UNLOCK (red): Indicates operation is not synchronized to
input reference signal.
When connected to a CCU, REF IN and UNLOCK indicate
the lock status for the CCU.
COM ERROR (red): Indicates a communications error with
the video camera, CCU, or external control device (such as
an RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel).
FAN STOP (red): Indicates the internal fan has stopped.
gPOWER switch and indicator
Turns the system power supply on/off to the unit, video
camera, and RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel or other
device connected to the REMOTE connector. Switch to “?” to
turn the power on, and switch to “a” to turn the power off.
The indicator lights up when power is turned on.
POWER
CAM BPU CCU
MENU
NETWORK
ENTER
DISP
REF IN
UNLOCK
COM ERROR
FAN S TOP
SW
MENU LOCK
OFF ON
CANCEL
OPTICAL CONDITION
MENU
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USB connector (for service personnel)
MENU
ENTER
DISP
CANCEL
MENU
DISP/MENU lever and indicator
CANCEL/ENTER lever
Control knob

10 Name and Function of Parts
hOptical signal condition indicators
Displays the communications link optical signal level condition
between the video camera, CCU, and the unit.
CAMTBPU: Signal level from the unit to the video camera
CAMtBPU: Signal level from the video camera to the unit
BPUTCCU: Signal level from the CCU to the unit
BPUtCCU: Signal level from the unit to the CCU
Indicates the receive signal status according to the following
indicators.
Two green indicators (right): Receive signal condition is very
good.
One green indicator (2nd from right): Receive signal
condition is OK.
One yellow indicator (2nd from left): Receive signal level is
weak.
One red indicator (left): Receive signal level is severely
degraded.
iNETWORK indicator
Displays the network system connection status.
On: Indicates that an external control device (MSU-1000
Master Setup Unit or RCP-1000 series Remote Control
Panel) is connected when the CNS MODE setting in <CNS
SETTING> is set to BRIDGE.
Flashing: Indicates that an external control device (MSU-
1000 Master Setup Unit or RCP-1000 series Remote
Control Panel) is not connected successfully when the
CNS MODE setting in <CNS SETTING> is set to BRIDGE.
Off: Indicates that the LAN cable is not connected or network
system connection parameters have not been set when
the CNS MODE setting in <CNS SETTING> is set to
BRIDGE.
The indicator is always off when CNS MODE is set to
LEGACY.
For details, see “<CNS SETTINGS>” (page 30).
jMenu lock switch
Locks the menu control block on the front panel.
kAssignable buttons
You can assign functions to these buttons from the BPU menu.
Rear Panel
aREMOTE connector (round type, 8-pin)
Connects to an RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel or
MSU-1000 Master Setup Unit using a CCA-5 connection
cable. Remote control signals are transmitted and received via
this connector. It also supplies power when connected to an
RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel.
When connected to a CCU, do not connect anything to this
connector.
bREFERENCE IN/OUT (reference sync signal)
connectors
• IN connector (BNC type) (left)
Inputs an external HD tri-level sync signal or SD reference
sync signal (black burst signal).
The type of reference signal is detected automatically and can
be checked in the setup menu.
When connected to a CCU, do not connect anything to this
connector.
• OUT connector (BNC type) (right)
When a reference sync signal is input on the IN connector or
the unit is turned off, the signal input on the IN connector is
output as-is (loop through). Otherwise, this connector outputs
an SD composite sync signal or a HD tri-level signal from the
internal sync signal generator (HD tri-level signal set by factory
default).
Available only when used as a camera extension unit.
c(LAN) connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connects to a LAN. Connect to a LAN hub (10BASE-
T/100Base-TX) using a LAN cable (shielded type, category 5
or higher).
dSDI1 and SDI2 (return video input) connectors (BNC
type)
Connects to 2-system, independent, 3G/HD-SDI return video
signal inputs. The SDI1/SDI2 selection is made using the
return switch on the video camera. The SDI2 connector
becomes the HD prompter input connector by enabling HD
PROMPTER on the <RETURN> page in the
CONFIGURATION menu.
Available only when used as a camera extension unit.
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT3 3G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
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11
Name and Function of Parts
eCAMERA connector (optical fiber connector)
Connects to a video camera using an optical fiber cable. All
video camera signals (power supply, control signals, video
signal, audio signal, etc.) can be transmitted and received via
a single optical fiber cable.
fCCU (camera control unit) connector (optical fiber
connector)
Connects to a camera control unit using an optical fiber cable.
All video camera signals (power supply, control signals, video
signal, audio signal, etc.) can be transmitted and received via
a single optical fiber cable. In an extension mode connection,
it can also supply power to the camera by connecting an
HDCE-200 Camera Extension Adaptor.
A communications error may occur if there is any dust or other
matter on the surface of the optical fiber cable connector.
Always attach the connector cap when not in use.
g-AC IN (AC power supply) connector
Connects to the AC power supply using the specified power
supply cord. The power supply cord can be attached to the unit
using the optional plug holder.
h3G/HD SDI OUTPUT connector (SLOT1) (BNC type)
Outputs video signals from the video camera using Multi-Link
format comprising 3G-SDI signals and HD-SDI signals.
For details about assignments to each signal output connector
in the Multi-Link interface, see “Relationship between
Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
When using the HD CUTOUT option, the extracted cut-out
signal is output from this connector.
i3G/HD SDI OUTPUT connector (SLOT2) (BNC type)
Outputs video signals from the video camera using Multi-Link
format comprising 3G-SDI signals and HD-SDI signals.
For details about assignments to each signal output connector
in the Multi-Link interface, see “Relationship between
Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
j3G/HD SDI OUT connector (SLOT3) (BNC type)
Outputs 1-system video signals from the video camera as 3G-
SDI signals or HD-SDI signals.
They can also output signals with superimposed text
characters and markers.
The same signal is output from each connector grouped in
pairs.
kHD SDI OUT connector (SLOT4) (BNC type)
Outputs 1-system video signals from the video camera as HD-
SDI signals.
They can also output signals with superimposed text
characters and markers.
The same signal is output from each connector grouped in
pairs.
Note

12 Connection and Setup
Connection and Setup
4K System Connection
A 4K format camera system is formed by connecting the unit
to a video camera (F651) or PMW-F552) with CA4000, or
HDC43003)) and HDCU2000/2500 Camera Control Unit
(CCU) using optical fiber cables.
1) Requires the SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor.
2) Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
3) Requires BPU4000 software version 3.00 or later.
Functions provided by the CCU (genlock, power supply to the
video camera, and various interface functions) can be used as-
is.
HD signals down-converted from the 4K signal can be output
from SLOT3, SLOT4, and the CCU.
Connection example
Settings
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 3
SDI
OUT 5
SDI
OUT 7
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
CCUHD SDI OUT
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD
PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT33G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
CA4000
BPU4000
HDCU2000/2500 (CCU)
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
Optical fiber cable
3G SDI/HD SDI
monitor LINK-1 LINK-2 LINK-3 LINK-4 Switcher
(4K Quad Link)
HD SDI Monitor
Monitor
(4K Quad Link)
Prompter signal input
Reference
signal input
Return signal input
Hub MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1500/1501
Remote Control Panel
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4000 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT> SYSTEM
FORMAT
RESOLUTION 4096×2160
FREQUENCY Displays value set on
CCU.
Video output connector
settings
CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT4
Video output format of
each slot

13
Connection and Setup
Extension Mode Connection
The unit can be used to form a video signal extension system
by connecting it to a video camera (F651) 2) or PMW-F55 with
CA4000) using an optical fiber cable.
The system can be synchronized because using the external
genlock function.
Intercom systems and multi-camera operation systems are not
supported.
An external power supply or power supplied from the CCU
connector of an HDCE-200 is also required for the camera,
since power is not supplied from the unit.
HD signals down-converted from 4K signals or generated
normal speed signals from HFR video can be output from the
SLOT3 and SLOT4 outputs.
1) Requires an external power supply when the F65 is used in an
extension connection.
2) Requires the SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor.
Extension mode connection is not supported when connected
to an HDC4300.
Connection example
HDCU2000/
2500
Image format settings SYSTEM OPERATION/
<MULTI FORMAT>
FREQUENCY HD Frame frequency
HD-SD
DELAY
0-Delay, Frame (1F)
Video output connector
settings
SYSTEM OPERATION/
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT6
Video output format of
each slot
Transfer rate settings CCU CONFIGURATION/
<PROMPT/TRUNK>
TRANSMIT AUTO, HIGH BIT RATE
CA4000 Prompter output
connector settings
MAINTENANCE/<SDI-OUT> SDI-MONI
OUT
HD-PROMPT
MAINTENANCE/<PROMPTER2 OUT> OUTPUT PROMPTER2
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
Note
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 3
SDI
OUT 5
SDI
OUT 7
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
REMOTE
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
BPU
SDI-MONI
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT33G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
CA4000
BPU4000
Optical fiber cable
Switcher
(4K Quad Link)
Sync signal input
Return video signal
Prompter signal, etc.
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
External power supply
LINK-1
LINK
-2 LINK-3 LINK-4
HD-SDI Monitor
HD-SDI Monitor
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1500/1501/1530
Monitor
(4K Quad Link)
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).

14 Connection and Setup
Settings
HD CUTOUT Video System
An HD signal can be extracted from the 4K signal by installing
the optional SZC-2001 (HD CUTOUT software) in the
BPU4000.
The region that is cut out can be controlled using a mouse or
other device connected to the HD CUTOUT Controller.
For details about setup and operation, refer to the manual
supplied with the SZC-2001.
The cut-out HD signal is output from SLOT1 and a 4K signal
can also be output simultaneously from SLOT2.
HD signals down-converted from the 4K signal can be output
from SLOT3, SLOT4, and the CCU.
Also, a wire frame indicating the cut-out region can be
displayed on the signal from SLOT3.
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4000 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
SYSTEM
FORMAT
RESOLUTION 4096×2160 (4K system)
1920×1080 (HD HFR
system)
FREQUENCY Frame frequency
Video output connector
settings
CONFIGURATION/
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT4
Video output format of each
slot
CA4000 Prompter output
connector settings
MAINTENANCE/<SDI OUT>
SDI-MONI OUT HD-PROMPT

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Connection and Setup
Connection example
Settings
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4000 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT> SYSTEM
FORMAT
RESOLUTION 4096×2160
FREQUENCY Displays value set on
CCU.
Video output connector
settings
CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT4
Video output format of
each slot
HD CUTOUT settings CONFIGURATION/<HD CUTOUT> HD CUTOUT ON
HDCU2000/
2500
Image format settings SYSTEM OPERATION/
<MULTI FORMAT>
FREQUENCY HD Frame frequency
HD-SD
DELAY
Frame (1F)
Video output connector
settings
SYSTEM OPERATION/
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT6
Video output format of
each slot
Transfer rate settings CCU CONFIGURATION/
<PROMPT/TRUNK>
TRANSMIT AUTO, HIGH BIT RATE
CA4000 Prompter output
connector settings
MAINTENANCE/<SDI-OUT>
SDI-MONI OUT HD-PROMPT
MAINTENANCE/<PROMPTER2 OUT> OUTPUT PROMPTER2
SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 3
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
CCUHD SDI OUT
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD
PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT33G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
CA4000
BPU4000
HDCU2000/2500 (CCU)
Optical fiber cable
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
HD
CUTOUT-1
HD
CUTOUT-2 Switcher
(3G/HD SDI)
HD SDI Monitor
Monitor
(4K Quad Link)
Prompter signal input
Reference
signal input
Prompter signal input
Return signal input
Hub MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1500/1501
Remote Control Panel
Hub
CNA-1 Camera Control Network Adaptor
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
Mouse

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HFR Video System
The BPU4000 can transfer HFR video and perform signal
processing for the following formats according to the
connected camera.
Optional SZC-4002/4002M/4002W software must be installed
to support formats other than 2× and 3× HD.
Yes: Supported, No: Not supported
1) Interlaced output also supported in HD HFR 1080 format
2) Selectable only when the format is set to 720P by the camera control unit (such as the HDCU2000).
A 1× frame rate signal can be output at the same time from
SLOT3, SLOT4, and the CCU.
The HFR imaging function is dependent on the software
version of the connected camera and camera adaptor. Check
the compatibility of each device before use.
HFR format Connected device
Without option SZC-2002 series installed SZC-4002 series installed
HDC4300 PMW-F55 F65 PMW-F55 F65 HDC4300
1080/59.94P (2×) 1) YesNoNoNoNoNo
1080/50P (2×) 1) YesNoNoNoNoNo
720/59.94P (2×) 2) YesNoNoNoNoNo
720/50P (2×) 2) YesNoNoNoNoNo
1080/59.94P (3×) 1) YesNoNoNoNoNo
1080/50P (3×) 1) YesNoNoNoNoNo
720/59.94P (3×) 2) YesNoNoNoNoNo
720/50P (3×) 2) YesNoNoNoNoNo
1080/59.94P (4×) 1) No Yes No Yes No Yes
1080/50P (4×) 1) No Yes No Yes No Yes
720/59.94P (4×) 2) No Yes No Yes No Yes
720/50P (4×) 2) No Yes No Yes No Yes
1080/59.94P (6×) 1) No Yes No Yes No Yes
1080/50P (6×) 1) No Yes No Yes No Yes
720/59.94P (6×) 2) No Yes No Yes No Yes
720/50P (6×) 2) No Yes No Yes No Yes
1080/59.94P (8×) 1) No No No No No Yes
1080/50P (8×) 1) No No No No No Yes
720/59.94P (8×) 2) No No No No No Yes
720/50P (8×) 2) No No No No No Yes
4096×2160/59.94P (2×) No No Yes No Yes No
4096×2160/50P (2×) No No Yes No Yes No
Note

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Connection and Setup
Connection example (4× HD)
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 3
SDI
OUT 5
SDI
OUT 7
CCUHD SDI OUT
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD
PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT3 3G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
LINK-1
BPU4000
HDCU2000/2500
Optical fiber cable
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
Hub
LINK-2 LINK-3 LINK-4 Storage Unit
(PWS-4400, etc.)
Return signal input
Prompter signal input
Reference
signal input
MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1500/1501
Remote Control Panel
HD SDI Monitor
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
CA4000

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Connection example (4K HFR)
Settings
LINK-1 LINK-2 LINK-3LINK-4
LINK-5 LINK-6 LINK-7 LINK-8
CCUHD SDI OUT
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD
PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SDI OUT 8
SDI OUT 7
CCU
CAMERA
SDI OUT 6
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 4
SDI2
SDI1
OUT
IN
REFERENCE
REMOTE
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1SLOT1
SLOT33G/HD
SDI OUT 1SLOT2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 5
SDI OUT 6
BPU4000
HDCU2000/2500
Optical fiber cable
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
Hub
Storage Unit
(PWS-4400, etc.)
Return signal input
Prompter signal input
Reference
signal input
MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1500/1501
Remote Control Panel
HD SDI Monitor
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 19).
CA4000
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4000 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT> SYSTEM
FORMAT
RESOLUTION 4096×2160 (4K HFR)
1920×1080 (HD HFR)
FREQUENCY CCU frame frequency
selectable from
2×/3×/4×/6×/8×
(2× only in 4K HFR mode)
Video output connector
settings
CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT4
Video output format of
each slot
HDCU2000/
2500
Image format settings SYSTEM OPERATION/
<MULTI FORMAT>
FREQUENCY HD 1× frame frequency
Video output connector
settings
SYSTEM OPERATION/
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
Can also be set using the control panel.
SLOT1 to
SLOT6
Video output format of
each slot
Transfer rate settings CCU CONFIGURATION/
<PROMPT/TRUNK>
TRANSMIT AUTO, HIGH BIT RATE
CA4000 Prompter output
connector settings
MAINTENANCE/<SDI-OUT>
SDI-MONI OUT HD-PROMPT
MAINTENANCE/<PROMPTER2 OUT> OUTPUT PROMPTER2

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Connection and Setup
Relationship between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment
The names of output interfaces in Table 1 correspond to BNC
connector assignments in Table 2 (see page 21). Check the
output interface for the format you want to use in Table 1, then
check the signal assignments to BNC connectors in Table 2.
Table 1: Relationship between operation mode/signal format and output interface
Operation
mode
Frame rate Slot1/Slot2 Slot3 Slot4
Output format Output format Output format
4K 59.94 4K/59.94P 3) Quad-Link-1 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G), 720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
4K/59.94i 3) 1.5G
50 4K/50P 3) 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50P (3G), 720/50P (1.5G) 2)
4K/50i 3) 1.5G
29.97 4K/29.97P 1) 3) Dual-Link-2 3G 1080/29.97PsF (1.5G) 1080/29.97PsF (1.5G)
4K/29.97PsF 1) 3)
4K/29.97P 1) 3) Quad-Link-1 1.5G
4K/29.97PsF 1) 3)
25 4K/25P 1) 3) Dual-Link-2 3G 1080/25PsF (1.5G) 1080/25PsF (1.5G)
4K/25PsF 1) 3)
4K/25P 1) 3) Quad-Link-1 1.5G
4K/25PsF 1) 3)
24 4K/24P 1) 3) Dual-Link-2 3G 1080/24PsF (1.5G) 1080/24PsF (1.5G)
4K/24PsF 1) 3)
4K/24P 1) 3) Quad-Link-1 1.5G
4K/24PsF 1) 3)
23.98 4K/23.98P 1) 3) Dual-Link-2 3G 1080/23.98PsF (1.5G) 1080/23.98PsF (1.5G)
4K/23.98PsF 1) 3)
4K/23.98P 1) 3) Quad-Link-1 1.5G
4K/23.98PsF 1) 3)

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HD HFR 59.94 (8×) 1080/59.94P (8x) Octa-Link 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G), 720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
1080/59.94i (8×),
720/59.94P (8×) 2) 1.5G
Quad-Link-2 3G
50 (8×) 1080/50P (8×) Octa-Link 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2)
1080/50i (8×),
720/50P (8×) 2) 1.5G
Quad-Link-2 3G
59.94 (6×) 1080/59.94P (6×) Hexa-Link 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
1080/59.94i (6×),
720/59.94P (6×) 2) 1.5G
Triple-Link-2 3G
50 (6×) 1080/50P (6×) Hexa-Link 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2)
1080/50i (6×),
720/50P (6×) 2) 1.5G
Triple-Link-2 3G
59.94 (4×) 1080/59.94P (4×) Quad-Link-1 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
1080/59.94i (4×),
720/59.94P (4×) 2) 1.5G
Dual-Link-2 3G
50 (4×) 1080/50P (4×) Quad-Link-1 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2)
1080/50i (4×),
720/50P (4×) 2) 1.5G
Dual-Link-2 3G
59.94 (3×) 1080/59.94P (3×) Octa-Link 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
1080/59.94i (3×),
720/59.94P (3×) 2) 1.5G
50 (3×) 1080/50P (8×) Octa-Link 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2)
1080/50i (8×),
720/50P (8×) 2) 1.5G
59.94 (2×) 1080/59.94P (2×) Dual-Link-1 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2) 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
720/59.94P (1.5G) 2)
1080/59.94i (2×),
720/59.94P (2×) 2) 1.5G
Single-Link 3G
50 (2×) 1080/50P (2×) Dual-Link-1 3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2) 1080/50i (1.5G),
720/50P (1.5G) 2)
1080/50i (2×),
720/50P (2×) 2) 1.5G
Single-Link 3G
4K HFR 59.94 (2×) 3840×2160/59.94P
(2×)
Octa-Link 3G 1080/59.94P (3G), 1080/59.94i (1.5G),
1080/59.94i (2×) (3G)
1080/59.94i (1.5G)
3840×2160/59.94i
(2×)
1.5G
50 (2×) 3840×2160/50P
(2×)
3G 1080/50P (3G), 1080/50i (1.5G),
1080/50i (2×) (3G)
1080/50i (1.5G)
3840×2160/50i (2×) 1.5G
Operation
mode
Frame rate Slot1/Slot2 Slot3 Slot4
Output format Output format Output format