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Datavideo MCU-400 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MULTI-CAMERA CONTROL UNIT MCU-400 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................ 4 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ..........................4 WARRANTY ................................. 5 ..............................5 TANDARD ARRANTY ............................... 5 HREE ARRANTY DISPOSAL ..................................6 1. INTRODUCTION............................... 7 ............................... 7 EATURES 2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM ..............................8 3.
  • Page 3 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. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Warranty

     The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.  All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.

  • Page 6: Disposal

     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. Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Datavideo MCU-400 Multi-Camera Control Unit is designed to connect and control up to 4 BC- 100 cameras directly by the Cat.5e or Cat.6 Ethernet Cable. The MCU-400 can control the Shutter, Iris, White Balance, User x and Gain adjustment functions of the BC-100 camera.

  • Page 8: System Diagram

    2. System Diagram 1. Connect the MCU-400 to CCU-200 by the DVIP Protocol to Control the BC-100 Cameras...
  • Page 9 2. Connect the MCU-400 to the BC-100 Cameras Directly by the RS-422 Protocol to Control the BC-100 Camera...

  • Page 10: Connection And Control

    Ethernet cables through the RS-422 protocol. DVIP Port This DVIP port allows users to connect the MCU-400 to a remote controller such as the Datavideo CCU-200 by the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to control the BC-100 camera by the DVIP protocol.

  • Page 11: Front View

    3.2 Front View Power Switch Used to turn on or turn off the power of the MCU-400. Camera Selection Buttons Please press those buttons to select the camera that you want to control. User X Related Button Set This button set allows users to save preset parameters to be 2 self-defined parameters “USER1”...
  • Page 12 MCU-400. When pressing the LOAD button, the LOAD button will be flickering in red. At the same time, the USER 1 and USER 2 buttons will be flickering in red. At this time, users can press the USER 1 or USER 2 button to load the parameter that is saved in the BC-100 to the MCU-400.
  • Page 13 EV/SHT/GN Selection Toggle Switch and LED Indicators This toggle switch allows users to select parameters including EV, SHT(Shutter) and GN(Gain Limit). The toggle switch allows users to control the selection of the LED indictors which are located at the right side of the toggle switch.
  • Page 14 “Exposure Lock”.  If the MCU-400 is set as “Exposure Lock”, pull down the toggle switch will set the exposure mode as M, which is the “Manual Exposure”.
  • Page 15 W.BAL White Balance Modes Selection Toggle Switch This toggle switch allows users to select three White Balance modes including AWB, AWB Lock and MWB. The toggle switch controls the position of the LED signal on the left side. The initial position of the toggle switch is located at the “Exposure Lock”.
  • Page 16 LCD for showing IRIS Value and IRIS Value Adjustment Knob  The LCD which is shown on the left side can show the 7 segment IRIS values from F2.8 to F22 that are read from the BC-100 camera. If the IRIS value can not be read, and then “----” will be shown on the LCD.

  • Page 17: The Operation Of The Front Panel Buttons

    BC-100 settings are saved to MCU-400 successfully. Note: There is one set of parameter only that can be saved in the MCU-400. If users save new set of parameter into the MCU-400, the previous saved one will be overwritten. There are several...

  • Page 18: About The Lcd

    Step 1. Please long press the LOAD button for 3 seconds and then the LOAD button will be flickering in red until the current parameters that are saved in the MCU-400 are saved successfully to the BC-100. After that, the LOAD button will change back to the white light.

  • Page 19: The Operation Of The Mwb Pro Button Set

    knob is turned clockwise, the value of the corresponding option will be increased (Turn to the right side).  Turn the Knob Counter-Clockwise: After entering the MENU, please turn the knob counter- clockwise and then the arrow will go up through each option for users to select their desired option.

  • Page 20: The Operation Of The R Gain/B Gain +/- Buttons

    4.7.2 The Operation of the R GAIN/B GAIN +/- Buttons  Please press the MWB PRO button at the center. After that, the MWB PRO button will be lit in red. The backlight of the COLOR TEMP+/- buttons on the left side will be OFF. The R GAIN and B GAIN buttons on the right side will be lit in white.

  • Page 21: The Iris Value Display And The Operation Of The Iris Value Adjusting Knob

    4.9 The IRIS Value Display and the Operation of the IRIS Value Adjusting Knob  The Display which is located on the left side shows the 7 segments IRIS values within the range of F2.8 to F22 that is read from the BC-100 camera. If the IRIS value can not be read, the “----“...

  • Page 22: The Introduction Of The Menu

    5. The Introduction of the MENU 5.1 The Introduction of the MENU The MENU of the MCU-400 provides several options including Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, 3D DNR, Audio Standard, Frame Rate, Factory Default, Firmware Version and other MCU related control options for users to control up to 4 BC-100 cameras simultaneously. Please see following table for the adjusting range and adjustment segment of each parameter in the MENU of the MCU-400.

  • Page 23: The Screen Before Entering The Menu

    5.2 The Screen before Entering the MENU Before entering the MENU, the screen of the LCD will be shown as following diagram. Only the set values will be shown on the LCD. Moreover, the latest adjustment of the equipment will be updated on the screen.

  • Page 24: Brightness

    The Brightness option allows users to adjust the brightness of the camera. Please follow following steps to enter the Brightness option for brightness adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the front panel of the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. ...

  • Page 25: Saturation

    The Saturation option allows users to adjust the Saturation of the camera, please follow following steps for entering the Saturation option for Saturation adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. ...

  • Page 26: Contrast

    The Contrast option allows users to adjust the Contrast of the camera. Please follow following steps for entering the Contrast option for Contrast adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. ...

  • Page 27: Sharpness

    The Sharpness option allows users to adjust the Sharpness of the camera. Please follow following steps for entering the Sharpness option for adjusting the Sharpness.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. ...

  • Page 28: Dnr

    3D DNR option for 3D DNR adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the 3D DNR option. After the 3D DNR option is selected, please press the knob.

  • Page 29: Audio Standard

    Audio Standard option for adjusting the Audio Standard.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the Audio Standard option.

  • Page 30: Audio Setting

    Audio Setting option for adjusting.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the Audio Setting option. After the Audio Setting option is selected, please press the knob.

  • Page 31: Frame Rate

    Frame Rate adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the Frame Rate option. After the Frame Rate option is selected, please press the knob.

  • Page 32: Factory Default

    Please follow following steps for entering the Factory Default option for adjustment.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the Factory Default option.

  • Page 33: Firmware Version

    BC-100. Please follow following steps for checking the firmware version.  Please press the MENU button on the MCU-400 and then the MENU which is shown as following diagram will be shown. Please use the knob to select the Firmware Version option.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    USB thumb drive. Step 4. Please make sure that the power of the MCU-400 is OFF and then please insert the USB thumb drive into the F/W UPGRADE USB interface which is located on the rear panel of the MCU- 400.

  • Page 35: Dimensions

    7. Dimensions Unit：millimeters (mm)

  • Page 36: Precautions

    The system will detect whether the IP address conflict issue or the non-supported IP address. However, users must modify the IP address of the BC-100 by the PC or laptop in advance before using it. The IP address of the BC-100 can not be modified by the MCU-400 directly in current situation.
  • Page 37 MCU-400 at first and then power-on the MCU-400 after the issue is solved. (For example, reset the IP address of the BC-100 by the IP configuration software or upgrade the BC-100 firmware).

  • Page 38: Specification

    9. Specification Model Name MCU-400 Product Name Multi-camera Control Unit RS-422 (RJ-45 Port) x 4 Control Ports DVIP (RJ-45 Port) x 1 Display 2” LCD Firmware Update By USB Power DC IN 12V Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -20°...
  • Page 39 Note...

  • Page 40: Service And Support

    Jul.-18.2019 Version E1 Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2020...

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