Overview - Sony HDCU2000 Operation Manual

Overview

The HDCU2000/2500 Camera Control Unit is connected to a
Sony HD-series high-definition video camera. It carries out
signal processing and provides an interface for external
equipment.
This unit features standard 3G optical transmission, and when
used with an HDC2000/2500 series camera, can standard
slow motion play via 2× recording speed, a 1080/59.94P, 50P-
recording subcamera system and more.
This unit may be combined with an MSU-1000 series Master
Setup Unit (optional) or an RCP-1000 series Remote Control
Panel (optional) to form a camera control system. Further, a
system capable of controlling multiple video cameras can be
configured by adding a CNU-700 Camera Command Network
Unit.
The HDCU2000/2500 has the following major features.
Front panel for increased usefulness
The HDCU2000/2500 features a design that places menu
operation switches and status LEDs related to optical
transmission, etc., on the front panel. These were moved from
under the cover of the HDCU1000/1500's front panel,
providing even greater convenience.
Multiple video inputs and outputs
The HDCU2000/2500 features the following standard-feature
signal input/output ports.
HDCU2000
• Eight SDI outputs (Four 3G/HD switchable outputs, four HD/
SD switchable outputs)
• Four 3G/HD/SD-SDI return inputs
• Four SD analog return inputs
• Two teleprompter inputs
• One HD TRUNK output
• One HD prompter input
HDCU2500
• Seven SDI outputs (Three 3G/HD switchable outputs, four
HD/SD switchable outputs)
• Three 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI/SD analog return inputs
• One teleprompter input
• One HD TRUNK output
• One HD prompter input
In addition, a variety of input/output interfaces are offered via
optional installable boards.
HKCU2007 3G/HD SDI Output Expansion Unit
This provides four 3G-SDI or HD-SDI outputs.
With multiple boards of this type installed, the HDCU2000/
2500 outputs up to 16 (HDCU2000) or seven (HDCU2500)
3G-SDI/HD-SDI signals.
HKCU1001 SD Encoder Unit
Installing this board makes it possible to output SD analog
composite signals (NTSC/PAL), SD picture monitor signals
and SD waveform monitor signals.
HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit
This board consists of 3 types of VDA boards, and makes the
following input/output signals possible:
• Frame reference input and output to lock 2-3 pull-down
sequence
• SD analog component signal (RGB or Y/R-Y/B-Y) or SD
analog composite signal output
• SD analog composite signal (NTSC/PAL) output, SD picture
monitor signal output, SD waveform monitor signal output
External reference signals
The HDCU2000/2500 can be locked to an external reference
signal. Either an HD tri-level sync signal or an SD sync (black
burst) signal may be used as the reference signal.
Built-in down converter
When the system is operating at a 59.94/50 Hz field
frequency, HD signals can be converted to SD component SDI
signals using the down converter. The output signal aspect
ratio may be set to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box.
The down converter has image enhancement, gamma control,
and matrix ON/OFF features, and can be controlled externally.
Built-in simplified up converter
The HDCU2000/2500 has a simplified up converter to allow
monitoring of SD signal return video using an HD viewfinder.
The aspect ratio of the return video signal may be set to 4:3
edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box.
3G Digital Optical Transfer
The HDCU2000/2500 may be connected to a camera using an
optical fiber cable (two single-mode optical fiber lines, two
power lines and two control lines) for the transmission of digital
video, audio, and control signals. By connecting together
optical fiber cables, signals may be transmitted up to a
maximum of 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) (HDCU2000)/2,000
meters (6,600 feet) (HDCU2500). The maximum length of the
cable supplying power varies with the camera system
configuration and with the type of optical fiber cable.
The HDCU2000/2500 supports standard 3G digital optical
transfer, and when used with an HDC2000/2500 series
camera, can support standard slow motion play via 2×
recording speed, 1080/59.94P, 50P recording and more via
just one optical cable.
The HDCU2000/2500 can also be connected to the HDC1000/
1500 series cameras.
Network TRUNK function
The HDCU2000/2500 can transmit data at up to 1 gigabit
using the network TRUNK function (via the LAN port).
Network-controllable camera peripheral devices connected to
the HDC2000/2500 series camera can communicate with the
HDCU2000/2500-connected network controller, as well as
utilize IP network cameras as sub-cameras. This function
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