Sony BPU-4500 User manual

BASEBAND PROCESSOR UNIT
BPU4500
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................... 3
System Configuration ..................................................... 4
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
HDR Video System ....................................................... 19
Relationship between Connection Type and BNC
Connector Assignment .............................................. 20
Paint Functions in HDR MODE and WIDE COLOR
MODE ........................................................................ 23
PWS-100NM1 Connection Settings .............................. 28
Status Display ......................................................... 29
Displaying the Status Screen ........................................ 29
Status Display Screen .................................................. 29
Menu Settings.......................................................... 30
Changing Settings using the Menu ............................... 30
Menu Tree .................................................................... 31
Menu List ...................................................................... 33
Appendix.................................................................. 41
Precautions ................................................................... 41
Error Messages ............................................................ 41
Specifications.......................................................... 42

3
Overview
Overview
The BPU4500 Baseband Processor Unit connects to a
CA4000 Camera System Adaptor, mounted on a PMW-F55
Solid-state Memory Camcorder1) or an F65 Digital Motion
Picture Camera2), or to an HDC4300 Color Camera or
HDC-P43 Multi Purpose 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.).
The unit can output video signals and audio signals not just as
SDI but also as IP.5)
1) Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
2) Requires the SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor.
3) Requires BPU4500 software version 1.31 or later. Also, connection
with an HDC-P43 requires an HKCU-SM100 CCU Extension
Adaptor and single-mode fiber cable.
4) If using a HDCU1000-series unit, please contact your Sony
representative.
5) Requires an SFP+ module to use IP output.
For system camera operation, first check that the software and
ROM version of this unit, PMW-F55, F65, F65 Adaptor,
CA4000, HDC4300, and HDC-P43 support this function.
Note

4Overview
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.
d) Install NXLK-IP40F SDI-IP converter board (option).
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
BPU4500
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
PWS-100NM1
IP Live System Manager
Station
NXL-FR318 Signal
Processing Unitd)
Network Switch
Optical fiber cable

5
Overview
Extension mode connection example
Connection example without HDCU2000/2500 for operation as a camera extension unit.
PMW-F55 Solid-state
Memory Camcorder
Optical fiber cable
BPU4500
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
PWS-100NM1
IP Live System Manager
Station
NXL-FR318 Signal
Processing Unita)
Network Switch
Optical fiber cable
a) Install NXLK-IP40F SDI-IP converter board (option).

6Overview
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
BPU4500
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
PWS-100NM1
IP Live System Manager
Station
NXL-FR318 Signal
Processing Unita)
Network Switch
Optical fiber cable
a) Install NXLK-IP40F SDI-IP converter board (option).

7
Overview
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-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-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
a) Supplied with HDLA1500 series (Part No.: A-1128-405-A)
b) Install NXLK-IP40F SDI-IP converter board (option).
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
BPU4500
BNC × 4
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
4K Video
Monitor
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
PWS-100NM1
IP Live System Manager
Station
NXL-FR318 Signal
Processing Unit b)
Network Switch
Optical fiber cable

8Overview
HDC-P43 connection example
HDC-P43
Multi Purpose
Camera
Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
USB
drive
VCT-14
Tripod Attachment
Tripod for portable
camera
AC-DN10
AC Adapter
AC power supply
a) The transmission distance with a single-mode fiber cable (ST connector) and optical fiber cable is approximately 5 km (max.).
b) The SZC-4002/4002M/4002W HFR software option must be installed for HFR (High Frame Rate) imaging at 4×/6×/8× speeds.
V shoe
Dual HD-SDI video outputs
Single-mode fiber
cable (ST
connector, 1 pair)
HKCU-SM100
CCU Extension
Adapter a)
Optical fiber
cable
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
BPU4500 b)
BNC×4
2K video
monitor
BNC
4K video
monitor
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video 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.
fNMI LAN STATUS Indicators
Displays the status of NMI-LAN.
1: Corresponds to SLOT 1 NMI LAN 1 to 2.
2: Corresponds to SLOT 2 NMI LAN 1 to 2.
3: Corresponds to SLOT 3/4 NMI LAN 1 to 2.
Green: Normal state
Flashing green: Network synchronization process is in
progress.
Off: SFP+ module is not installed.
IP Live System Manager has been disconnected.
IP Live System Manager connection is being established.
Flashing red: Not locked to network synchronization signal.
Signal reception is unavailable.
gStatus 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.
NETWORK: 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.
POWER
CAM BPU CCU
MENU
ENTER
DISP
REF IN
UNLOCK
COM ERROR
NETWORK
FAN ST OP
SW
MENU LOCK
OFF ON
CANCEL
OPTICAL CONDITION
MENU
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
For details, see “<CNS SETTINGS>” (page 36).
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.
hPOWER 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.
iOptical 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
low.
One red indicator (left): Receive signal level is extremely low.
jAssignable buttons
You can assign functions to these buttons from the BPU menu.
kMenu lock switch
Locks the menu control block on the front panel.
Rear Panel
aNMI-LAN connectors (SFP+)
These connectors output IP video signals and audio. The
output signal format is the same as the format set for the slot
of each connector.
bREMOTE 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.
cREFERENCE 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.
d(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).
eSDI1 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.
fCAMERA 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.
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDIOUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDIOUT 6 SDI OUT 7 SDIOUT 8
Note
Note

11
Name and Function of Parts
gCCU (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.
h-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.
i3G/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 20).
When using the HD CUTOUT option, the extracted cut-out
signal is output from this connector.
j3G/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 20).
k3G/HD SDI OUT connector (SLOT3) (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.
lHD 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 mounted
CA4000, HDC4300, or HDC-P433)) 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 BPU4500 software version 1.31 or later. Also requires an
HKCU-SM100 CCU Extension Adaptor and single-mode fiber
cable.
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
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
CCU
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
HD SDI OUT
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
SDI OUT
2341
CA4000
BPU4500
HDCU2000/2500 (CCU)
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
Optical fiber cable
3G SDI/HD SDI
monitor
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 20).
Network Switch

13
Connection and Setup
Settings
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
mounted CA4000, HDC4300, or HDC-P433)) using optical
fiber cables.
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.
3) Requires BPU4500 software version 1.31 or later. Also requires an
HKCU-SM100 CCU Extension Adaptor and single-mode fiber
cable.
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4500 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<SYSTEM
SETTINGS>
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
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

14 Connection and Setup
Connection example
Settings
HD CUTOUT Video System
An HD signal can be extracted from the 4K signal by installing
the optional SZC-2001/2001M/2001W HD CUTOUT Software
in the BPU4500.
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
SZC-2001/2001M/2001W User’s Guide.
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, SLOT4.
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
SDI
OUT 2
SDI OUT
12 34
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
REMOTE
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
BPU
SDI-MONI
CA4000
BPU4500
Optical fiber cable
Switcher
(4K Quad Link)
Sync signal input
Return video signal
Prompter signal, etc.
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
External power supply
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 20).
HD-SDI Monitor
Sync signal input
Return video signal
Prompter signal, etc.
Network Switch
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4500 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/
<SYSTEM SETTINGS>
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

15
Connection and Setup
Connection example
The HD CUTOUT signal is output as an SDI signal from
SLOT1 only. IP is not output.
Settings
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
CCU
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
BPU
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
HD SDI OUT
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
SDI OUT 3SDI OUT 1
CA4000
BPU4500
HDCU2000/2500 (CCU)
Optical fiber cable
Optical fiber cable
Prompter (analog)
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
3G SDI/HD SDI
Monitor
Switcher
(3G/HD SDI)
HD SDI Monitor
Monitor
(4K Quad Link)
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 20).
Mouse
HD CUTOUT-2HD CUTOUT-1
Note
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4500 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<SYSTEM
SETTINGS>
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/<OUTPUT FORMAT> HD CUTOUT ON

16 Connection and Setup
HFR Video System
The BPU4500 can transfer HFR video and perform signal
processing for the following formats according to the
connected camera.
Optional SZC-4002/4002M/4002W HFR 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.
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
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
HFR format Connected device
Without option SZC-2002 series installed SZC-4002 series installed
HDC4300, HDC-P43 PMW-F55 F65 PMW-F55 F65 HDC4300, HDC-P43
1080/59.94P (2×) 1) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
1080/50P (2×) 1) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
720/59.94P (2×) 2) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
720/50P (2×) 2) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
1080/59.94P (3×) 1) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
1080/50P (3×) 1) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
720/59.94P (3×) 2) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
720/50P (3×) 2) Yes NoNoNoNoNo
1080/59.94P (4×) 1) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
1080/50P (4×) 1) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
720/59.94P (4×) 2) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
720/50P (4×) 2) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
1080/59.94P (6×) 1) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
1080/50P (6×) 1) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
720/59.94P (6×) 2) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
720/50P (6×) 2) N o Ye s N o Ye s N o Ye s
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

17
Connection and Setup
• 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.
• When HD HFR is selected, the HFR video is output as an
SDI signal only. IP is not output.
Connection example (4× HD)
Notes
SDI
OUT 1
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 3
SDI
OUT 4
CCU
HD 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
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
LINK-1
BPU4500
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 20).
CA4000

18 Connection and Setup
Connection example (4K HFR)
Settings
LINK-1 LINK-2 LINK-3 LINK-4
LINK-5 LINK-6 LINK-7 LINK-8
CAMERA
BPU
SDI-MONI
PROMPTER1
PROMPTER2/MONITOR
HD SDI OUT
3G/HD SDI OUT
CCU
LAN
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
AUX
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
REMOTE
LINE MIC
AES/EBU
+48V
OFF
TRACKER
DC OUT
RET CTRL
PUSH PUSH
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
BPU4500
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 20).
CA4000
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4500 Image format settings CONFIGURATION/<SYSTEM
SETTINGS>
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

19
Connection and Setup
HDR Video System
When a 4K format camera system is selected, the dynamic
range of the camera can be enhanced to produce HDR video
output from SLOT1 and SLOT2 by setting HDR MODE to Live
HDR or CINEMA.
SLOT1 and SLOT2 can be configured separately, and can
output HDR/SDR or 4K/HD.
The HD output from SLOT3, SLOT4, and the CCU is always
SDR video.
Connection example
SDI 1
SDI 2
SLOT4 HD SDI OUT SLOT3 3G/HD SDI OUT
SLOT3/4 NM1
REMOTE
1 2 SLOT2 NM1 1 2 SLOT1 NM1
SDI1 SDI2
CAMERA CCU
12
IN OUT
REFERENCE
SLOT1 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4
SLOT2 SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 SDI OUT 3 SDI OUT 4 SDI OUT 5 SDI OUT 6 SDIOUT 7 SDI OUT 8
RET1
PGM1 PGM2
1
23
4
RET2
1
23
4
LIGHT
INCOM
INTERCOM 1
ON
OFF
ONOFF
PROD
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
MIC
ON
OFF ENG
OFF
+48V
MIC
FRONT MIC
PROMPTER
/GEN
LOCK
RET CTRL
AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
TEST
OUT
SDI
MONI
DC IN 10.5-17V
LINE
OFF
+48V
MIC
AES/EBU
LINE
PGM1 PGM2
INCOM
INTERCOM 2
EARPHONE REMOTE DC OUT
CRANETRACKER
PROD
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
MIC
ON
OFF ENG
SDI
OUT 2
SDI
OUT 4
SDI
OUT 6
SDI
OUT 8
CCU
CAMERA
3G/HD SDI OUT
LAN
SDI-MONI
RETURN INPUT
SDI 1-4
REFERENCE
HD PROMPTER IN
CAMERA
HD SDI OUT
SDI OUT
2341
HD PROMPTER signal output
HD TRUNK signal input
HDC4300
SDI Monitor/Prompter
(digital)
HD SDI Monitor
3G SDI/HD
SDI Monitor
HDR/SDR Output
4K/HD Output
Optical fiber cable
HDR/SDR Output
4K Output
MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1500/1501
Remote Control Panel
Hub
Prompter signal input
Reference signal input
Optical fiber cable
Return signal input
HDCU2000/2500 (CCU)
BPU4500
For details about assignment of BNC connectors, see “Relationship
between Connection Type and BNC Connector Assignment” (page 20).

20 Connection and Setup
Settings
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 23). 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
Device Setting Menu/Page Item Set value
BPU4500 Transfer to HDR mode CONFIGURATION/<SYSTEM
SETTINGS>
HDR MODE LIVE HDR (Live HDR shooting)
CINEMA (HDR output for recording)
CONFIGURATION/<OUTPUT FORMAT> SLOT1,
SLOT2
OETF S-LOG3 (Live HDR recommended setting
format)
TEST-H (HLG-compliant OETF, LIVE HDR
mode only)
S-LOG2 (CINEMA mode only)
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
1080/59.94P Single-Link 3G
1080/59.94i 1.5G
50 4K/50P 3) Quad-Link-1 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
1080/50P Single-Link 3G
1080/50i 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)
1080/29.97PsF Single-Link 1.5G
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)
1080/25PsF Single-Link 1.5G
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)
1080/24PsF Single-Link 1.5G