Sony HDCU-F950 Manual

HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
HDCU-F950
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1st Edition
Serial No. 10001 and Higher

HDCU-F950 IMM
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.

HDCU-F950 IMM
Laser Diode Properties
Material : InGaAsP
Wave length : 1310 nm
Emission duration : Pulse code modulation
Laser output power: _8 dBm
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
make sure that the rack does not overload the supply
circuit.
2. Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
confirm that the outlet is provided with a suitable
protective earth connection.
3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the
rack is within the specified limit of this product.
4. Prevention against achieving hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading.
5. Install the equipment while taking the operating
temperature of the equipment into consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer
to the specifications of the Operation Manual.
6. When performing the installation, keep the rear of
the unit 10 cm (4 inches) or more away from walls
in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of
heat.

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HDCU-F950 IMM
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual ........................................................................................ 3 (E)
Related manuals................................................................................................... 3 (E)
Contents ............................................................................................................... 3 (E)
Trademark ............................................................................................................ 3 (E)
1. Installation Overview
1-1. Checking the ROM and Software Version............................................ 1-1 (E)
1-2. Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 1-1 (E)
1-3. Recomended Power Cord ...................................................................... 1-2 (E)
1-4. Matching Connectors and Cables.......................................................... 1-3 (E)
1-4-1. Connector Input/Output Signal ............................................ 1-3 (E)
1-4-2. Connection Connectors ........................................................ 1-5 (E)
1-4-3. Note when Connecting CAMERA Connector ..................... 1-5 (E)
1-5. Circuit Boards Layouts ......................................................................... 1-6 (E)
1-6. Setting of Switches on Boards .............................................................. 1-7 (E)
1-6-1. AT-149A Board ................................................................... 1-7 (E)
1-6-2. AU-281 Board (Front Panel) .............................................. 1-10 (E)
1-6-3. AVP-4A Board ...................................................................1-11 (E)
1-6-4. DRX-1A Board ..................................................................1-13 (E)
1-6-5. DTX-1A Board ...................................................................1-15 (E)
1-6-6. FC-94 Board ....................................................................... 1-17 (E)
1-7. Functions of Indicators on Boards ...................................................... 1-18 (E)
1-7-1. AT-149A Board ................................................................. 1-18 (E)
1-7-2. AU-281 Board .................................................................... 1-18 (E)
1-7-3. AVP-4A Board ................................................................... 1-19 (E)
1-7-4. DRX-1A Board ..................................................................1-19 (E)
1-7-5. DTX-1A Board ...................................................................1-20 (E)
1-7-6. FC-94 Board ....................................................................... 1-21 (E)
1-8. Installing the RM-B750....................................................................... 1-22 (E)
1-8-1. Connecting/Disconnecting the Flexible Card Wire ...........1-22 (E)
1-8-2. Installing the RM-B750 ...................................................... 1-23 (E)
1-9. Installing in 19-inch Rack ...................................................................1-25 (E)

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2. System Setup
2-1. System Connection ................................................................................ 2-1 (E)
2-1-1. Standard System ................................................................... 2-1 (E)
2-1-2. HD Film Like System ..........................................................2-2 (E)
2-2. Setting the System Format .................................................................... 2-3 (E)
2-2-1. Setting the Multi-Format ...................................................... 2-3 (E)
2-2-2. Setting the Reference Input .................................................. 2-4 (E)
2-3. Audio System ........................................................................................ 2-5 (E)
2-3-1. Setting the Intercom System ................................................2-5 (E)
2-3-2. Setting the Microphone ........................................................2-7 (E)
2-4. Systems .................................................................................................2-8 (E)
2-4-1. Setting the Tally System ......................................................2-8 (E)
2-4-2. Setting the Camera Number ................................................. 2-9 (E)
2-4-3. Connecting the Control, Intercom and
Tally Audio Signals .............................................................. 2-9 (E)
2-5. Video Signal System ........................................................................... 2-11 (E)
2-5-1. Selecting the Input/Output Signal ...................................... 2-11 (E)
2-5-2. Adjusting the Signal Phase ................................................. 2-11 (E)
2-5-3. Setting the RET Input ......................................................... 2-12 (E)
3. Service Overview
3-1. Cleaning of Connector/Cable ................................................................ 3-1 (E)
3-2. Recommended Replacement Parts ........................................................ 3-3 (E)
3-2-1. Power Fan .............................................................................3-3 (E)
3-3. Character Display Function................................................................... 3-4 (E)

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HDCU-F950 IMM
Purpose of this manual
This manual is the installation and maintenance manual of the HD Camera Control
Unit HDCU-F950.
This manual is intended for use by trained system and service engineers, and
describes the information regarding the installation of the unit and the information
required for initial service.
Related manuals
Beside this Installation and Maintenance Manual, the following manuals are avail-
able for the unit.
.Operation Manual (Supplied with HDCU-F950)
This manual describes how to operate the HDCU-F950.
.HDCU-F950 (Available on request)
This electronic manual (HTML) intended for use by trained system and service
engineers describes various information required for parts-level services, detailed
parts list, block diagrams, schematic diagrams, and board layouts.
For obtaining, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
Part number : 9-968-019-71
Contents
The following is a summary of the sections of this manual.
Section 1 Installation Overview
Describes how to checking the ROM version, connectors and cables, setting of
switches on boards, function of the indicators on boards, installing in 19-inch rack,
etc.
Section 2 System Setup
Describes how to set and adjust when connecting the unit to the camera system.
Section 3 Service Overview
Describes recommended replacement parts, how to cleaning connector/cables and
charactor display function.
Trademark
Trademark or registered trademark used in this manual is follows.
.Clear-Com is a registered trademark of Clear-Com Intercom Systems.
Manual Structure

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HDCU-F950 IMM
Section 1
Installation Overview
1-1. Checking the ROM and Software Version
When connecting the following peripheral equipment to the unit, confirm that the versions of the ROMs
and software which are installed in each model. If the version is lower than the following one, the ROM
needs to be replaced and the software needs to be upgraded.
In this case, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
ROM
Peripheral equipment Board Ref. No. ROM version
MSU-700A CPU-293 IC5, IC6 Ver. 1.10 or higher
MSU-750 CPU-286 IC5, IC6 Ver. 1.10 or higher
RCP-720/721 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.80 or higher
RCP-730/731 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.80 or higher
RCP-740/741 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.80 or higher
RCP-700/701 MPU-92 IC6 Ver. 2.73 or higher
Software
Peripheral equipment Board Software version
RCP-750/751 MPU-123 Ver. 1.01 or higher
RM-B750 MPU-124 Ver. 1.00 or higher
1-2. Standard Accessories
The HDCU-F950 consist of the following components.
HDCU-F950 unit (1)
Operation manual (1)
Installation and Maintenance manual (1)
Remote indicator assembly (1)

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123 AC inlet
12 AC inlet
1AC inlet
2
1-3. Recomended Power Cord
This unit does not come with a power cord.
To get a power cord, please contact your local Sony Sales
Office/Service Center.
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.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/
Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance
Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Volt-
age, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/
Appliance Connector/Plug, please contact your local Sony
Sales Office/Service Center.
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.Never use an injured power cord.
For U.S.A. and Canada
1Power cord 125 V 10 A (2.4 m) : !1-551-812-11
2Plug holder (black) : 2-990-242-01
For Europe
1Power cord 250 V 10 A (2.5 m) : !1-782-929-11
2Plug holder (brown) : 3-613-640-01
For Japan
Specified power cord : DK-2401 or equivalent
1Power cord set (Approx. 2.4 m)
2Plug holder (brown) 3-613-640-01
3Conversion adapter 3P-2P !1-793-461-11
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To avoid an electric shock, be sure to connect the ground
to earth when the conversion adapter 3P-2P specified in
No. 3of the above illustration, is used.