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- Page 1 MULTI-CAMERA CONTROL UNIT MCU-100P Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SERVICE & SUPPORT .................... 22 Disclaimer of Product & Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement
AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed. -
Page 4: Warranty
Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year. • The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase. -
Page 5: Introduction
4 Panasonic camcorders through the Ethernet cables and an adapter box. Major functions of several Panasonic camcorders can be easily operated and controlled using the MCU-100P at up to 300m away from the controller unit. - Page 6 *Note: Please see the product page on our official website for the updated list. **Note: Datavideo has tested and found the above Panasonic cameras to be compatible with the MCU-100P unit. However, due to the differences between individual Panasonic camera models some features or settings may be limited.
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Page 7: System Diagram
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Page 8: Connections And Controls
Connections and Controls 3.1 I/O Panel Connectors This 9 pin Mini Din port can be used for confidence and composition monitoring and in some cases to view the camera’s own LCD/OSD menus. To use this feature, please connect the Mini-Din end of the CB-40 cable (1 Mini Din to 4 CV Out) to this port. -
Page 9: Adapter Box (Ad-1P)
Ethernet cable that runs 300 meters to connect the MCU-100P to this adapter box which in turn connects a Panasonic camera. The CV output connects the monitor which will display the camcorder settings. This unit allows you to operate the functions of the camera up to 300m away with the MCU-100P unit. - Page 10 The AD-1P adaptor connects the MCU-100P via RJ-45 Ethernet cabling to the chosen Panasonic camera. This adaptor changes the Ethernet connection to a Panasonic CAM/BS cable run with a multi-pin connector. NOTE: Be very careful with the Panasonic CAM/BS cable connector which plugs into the remote socket of the Panasonic camera.
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Page 11: Control Keyboard
Camera Video Signals Enable USB for F/W Upgrade Check IRIS LED Display Adjustment Keyboard Control Guide Power switch Use this switch to power the MCU-100P On or Off. Camera selection Select the button for the camera that you wish to control. - Page 12 If this function is disabled - the button is back lit green; any chosen MCU-100P settings will not be stored in the chosen camera. The current camera/MCU-100P settings will be reset to defaults when the power of the unit or the camera is turned off.
- Page 13 Some camera models also allow this OSD menu to be displayed on the SDI or HDMI output of the chosen camera. Refer to your cameras manual for more details on its OSD Menu outputs and change settings where necessary. Shutter switch To change operation of the shutter.
- Page 14 W.BAL switch This switch is used to recall the preset or stored values of white balance in the camera. A or B: This will apply the value stored in the white balance A or B memory in the camera recorder. When the AWB / ABB switch is set to the AWB position, the white balance is automatically adjusted and the value adjusted is stored in the selected memory A or B.
- Page 15 CHECK button is pressed. If the CHECK button is pressed and held down for over two seconds the MCU-100P unit will switch in to LOCK mode. LED display The IRIS value, Shutter degree, speed, Gain and Filter positions can be displayed here by using the CHECK button.
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Page 16: Seven Segment Display And Led Indicators
When the Iris function is accessed in this way, if the MCU-100P unit is left idle for 3 seconds or more then the unit will automatically return to full LOCK mode. -
Page 17: Camera Setups
4.1 How to copy settings set by MCU-100P from one camera to another When MCU-100P is used to control more than one camera, it is possible to copy the settings set by the unit on one camera to another via the Memory Stores functions of the unit. -
Page 18: How To Save / Load The Camcorder Settings To / From Apc
4.3 How to save / load the camcorder settings to / from a PC It is possible to save the current settings on all four cameras from MCU-100P to a PC for later use. Also any previously saved MCU-100P settings stored on a PC can also be loaded back to the MCU- 100P unit. -
Page 19: Firmware Update Procedure
USB 2.0 cable (USB A type-to-Micro USB). A Windows computer (Vista / 7) with USB 2.0 port. Note: It is best to update the firmware of the AD-1P unit(s) at the same time as the MCU-100P. 5.1 How to update the MCU-100P firmware. -
Page 20: Dimensions
Dimensions All measurements in millimeters (mm) -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Model Name MCU-100P Product Name Multi-Camera Control Unit RJ45 x 4 Input / Output Interface CV x 1 Camera Adapter AD-1P Remote Control Interface Ethernet Number of Cameras Controlled Maximum Transmission Distance Up to 300m (CAT-5 or CAT6) Record and Playback... -
Page 22: Service & Support
Service & Support It is our goal to make owning and using Datavideo products a satisfying experience. Our support staff is available to assist you to set up and operate your system. Contact your local office for specific support requests. Plus, DATAVIDEO WORLDWIDE OFFICES please visit www.datavideo.com to access our FAQ section.