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HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT HDCU2080 HDCU2580 3G/HD SDI OUTPUT EXPANSION UNIT HKCU2007 SD ENCODER UNIT HKCU1001 MULTI INTERFACE UNIT HKCU1003 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 4)
Basic System Components ..........5 System Operation Example ..........6 Locations and Functions of Parts......7 HDCU2080 Front Panel ...........7 HDCU2080 Rear Panel............9 HDCU2580 Front Panel ..........12 HDCU2580 Rear Panel..........14 Internal Switches............16 HKCU2007 3G/HD SDI Output Expansion Unit (optional) ..............16 HKCU1001 SD Encoder Unit (optional) ......17 HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit (optional) ......17...
This provides four 3G-SDI or HD-SDI outputs. With multiple boards of this type installed, the HDCU2080/ HD prompter function 2580 outputs up to 16 (HDCU2080) or 4 (HDCU2580) HD-SDI signals. HD-SDI-equivalent digital data separate from a return video signal can be sent from the HDCU2080/2580 to an HDC2580 Note series camera.
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Rack mountable This unit may be installed in a standard EIA 19-inch rack (three units high). (The HDCU2580 needs the RMM-301 Rack Mount Adaptor (optional).) Plug-in unit configuration Internal printed circuit boards are designed for easy plug-in and removal, which makes it easy to inspect and maintain the unit.
Remote Control Panel LAN cable LAN cable Camera Control Unit Camera Optical fiber cable HDC2580 HD Color Video HDCU2080 HDCU2580 Camera HD Camera Control Unit HD Camera Control Unit HDVF-EL20/EL30 HD Electronic Viewfinder Camera Control Unit Camera Optical fiber cable...
System Operation Example Image monitor HD-SDI Video monitor HDCU2080 HDC2580 LCD monitor LAN cable HDCU2580 LAN cable MSU-1000 series HD-SDI HDCU2080 HDC2580 HDCU2580 CCA-5 cable RCP-1000 series CCA-5 cable System Configuration...
Locations and Functions of Parts HDCU2080 Front Panel 2 3 4 a Red tally indicator e INTERCOM audio input/output and control block Lights in red when this unit receives a red tally signal. When MIC/PGM (microphone/program) switch the CALL button on the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit, RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel, etc., is pressed, this INTERCOM (intercom select) switch indicator will go out if previously lit, and light up if previously...
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To use a headset with a plug other than an XLR 5-pin plug, switch is turned on. Press the top side to turn on the video consult a Sony service or sales representative. camera and the bottom side to turn it off.
SD signal. (BNC-type) The signal from the video camera may be output as two HD- For details on the setup menu, contact a Sony service or sales representative. SDI signals or two SD-SDI signals. The signals output from the OUTPUT3 and OUTPUT4 connectors can be superimposed Refer also to the Master Setup Unit manual.
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Sony service or sales representative. or using the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit. l WF REMOTE (waveform monitor remote) connector For details on the setup menu, contact a Sony service or sales (D-sub 15-pin) representative. Used to attach to the appropriate connector on a recall-type...
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r AUDIO OUT CH1, CH2 (audio output 1, 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin) Used for output of the audio signal to the AUDIO IN connectors of the video camera. s SPARE connector (BNC-type) Reserved for future use. t AC IN (AC power input) connector Use the specified AC power cord to connect to an AC power supply.
HDCU2580 Front Panel a Red tally indicator When the second lamp from the right (green) is lighted: Lights in red when this unit receives a red tally signal. When Reception status is good. the CALL button on the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit, When the second lamp from the left (yellow) is lighted: RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel, etc., is pressed, this...
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CANCEL/ENTER To use a headset with a plug other than an XLR 5-pin plug, consult a Sony service or sales representative. lever to the ENTER position. g CABLE ALARM indicators j Network indicator OPEN (red): Lights in red when a camera isn’t connected to...
The type of reference signal is selected using the setup menu, or using the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit. Note For details on the setup menu, contact a Sony service or sales The HDCU2580 does not support 3G digital optical output. representative.
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• The input signal may be set to HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or analog VBS, using the setup menu, or using the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit. For details on the setup menu, contact a Sony service or sales representative. Refer also to the Master Setup Unit manual.
These can also be installed on HDCU2080/2580’s expansion slots. The format of SDI signals output via each upper/lower pair of connectors on the HIF board can be set. For details on installation, contact a Sony service or sales representative. HIF-57 Board SDI OUT...
C board in an expansion slot on the rear panel of the HDCU2080. Don’t insert any board in the corresponding expansion slot on the front of the HDCU2080. It is not possible to install the VDA-C board to HDCU2580. For details on installation, contact a Sony service or sales representative.
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VDA-C Board (Not used in this unit) Character signals or marker signals can be superimposed on the video signal output through this connector. For details on these operations, refer to the Master Setup Unit or Remote Control Panel manuals. VDA-C c WF OUT (waveform monitor output) connector (BNC- type) Outputs the video signal for a waveform monitor selected with...
Connections and Settings Fiber Transmission System The camera and the camera control unit are connected via a single optical fiber cable, and the optical transmission is achieved. Connection example Optical fiber cable HDC2580 HD prompter source Reference (HD-SDI) LEVEL LEVEL PROD PROD REAR...
Camera settings Status Display Page 1 The CCU system status can be monitored using a picture monitor connected to the PIX output. 1/2 000 O FF For information on monitoring and changing settings, see “Setup Menu” on page 25. Displaying the Status Screen The status screen is controlled using the knob and levers in ND:1 F: 4.7 E X D.E X CC: B...
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F r e q Slot A to D Slot 1 to 6 The setting status for CCU SD signals is displayed. HDCU2580 SD Matrix: Linear matrix correction for down converter output Slot A to C setting Slot 2 to 3...
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RCP/CNU Power: Power supply status to a device connected CNS Mode: REMOTE and LAN connectors mode setting to this unit’s REMOTE connector status CCU No.: CCU number setting status Page 3 Master IP Address: Master device IP address Page 3 * S y s t e m D i a g 3 / 3 * 5 / 20 I n t e r c o m...
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CCU DTX board diagnostics Front: Status of power supply to the board installed in option slot 2 and the board name PLD Version: PLD version of the board installed in option slot * D TX D i a g * 11 /2 0 2 and the board name Rear: Status of power supply to the rear board and board...
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Status of the board inserted in Slot5 Camera hardware diagnostics (HDCU2080 only) *CA ME RA Di ag* 19 /20 * E N - B ( S l o t 5 ) D i a g * 1 6 / 20 AL L BOA RD OK S u b - R e f : N o n e U n k n o w n...
The pointer (,) changes to a flashing question mark (?). Setup Menu Flashing < OU TPU T S EL ECT > ? S0 1 T OP The CCU system and peripheral settings can be checked and modified using a picture monitor connected to the PIX output. OU TPU T:* CA MER A BA R TE ST1...
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Turn the CONTROL knob to move the cursor to the desired character, then press the CONTROL knob. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter other characters. • Select INS to insert a space character at the cursor position. • Select DEL to delete the character at the cursor position.
SD ASPECT SLOT3 (S05) SD LB SEL SLOT4 (HDCU2080 only) H-POSITION SLOT5 (HDCU2080 only) CENTER SLOT6 (HDCU2080 only) V-POSITION DSUB-15 CENTER (HDCU2580 only) H-INTERP CHARA/SYNC (HDCU2580 only) V-INTERP REAR PREVIEW RETURN FORMAT RET1 MIC GAIN CAM MIC GAIN (S06) RET2...
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BOARD SETUP BOARD SELECT PROMPT/TRUNK 1 PROMPTER CH EMBED AUDIO TRUNK LINE (C22) (C10) META DATA EMBED PAYLOAD ID RATE INTER LOCK OTHERS ASSIGNABLE AUX REMOTE (HDCU2080 only) (C23) CCU NO SYNC OUT HD PROMPTER PROMPT/TR UNK 2 CAM MENU FRAME SYNC (C11) HD TRUNK...
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NETWORK SETTINGS menu IP ADDR SET HOST IP ADDRESS SUB NET MASK (N01) DEFAU LT GATEWAY AUTO NEGOTIATION LAN SETTINGS (N02) AUTO MDIX CONNECT CONFIGURATION CONNECT SPEED DUPLEX MODE MDI/MDIX SELECT LINK CONDITION CNS SETTINGS CNS MODE (N03) MCS MODE CCU NO MASTER IP ADDRESS ALL RESET...
Menu List Note The following conventions are used in the menu list table. Settings column values (e.g. ON, OFF, 0): Default settings Execute via ENTER: Press the CONTROL knob or move the CANCEL/ENTER lever to the ENTER position to execute. SYSTEM OPERATION menu SYSTEM OPERATION Page name...
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SYSTEM OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <OUTPUT FORMAT> CAMERA TRANSMIT 1080/50I Displays the output format. This setting works in conjunction with CAMERA FORMAT. SLOT1 (board name) (HDCU2080 only) 1&2 Output format* Selects the output format for expansion slot 1’s SDI OUT1/2 connector.
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RET2 BOX, RET3 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9 Note RET4 RET4 for HDCU2580 is locked to PAL. AUTO SCAN Execute via EXEC. Automatically detects the return signal input format, and then executes. Note If the automatically detected result is invalid, the previous setting flashes for 5 seconds, and then the previous setting is maintained.
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CCU CONFIGURATION menu CONFIGURATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <COLOR BAR> HD-BAR BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 Sets an HD output color bar. (75%), SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK), SMPTE 16:9 (–I/Q), BAR 4:3 (100%), BAR 4:3 (75%), SMPTE 4:3 (BLACK), SMPTE 4:3 (–I/Q), MF-ARIB (75%), MF-ARIB (100%), MF-ARIB (+I), MF-SMPTE (–I,Q), MF-SMPTE (75%,Q), MF-SMPTE...
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MIC-REMOTE, WF-REMOTE Sets the output for the MIC REMOTE connector. (HDCU2580 only) CHARA/SYNC CHARACTER, SYNC Sets the output for the CHARACTER/SYNC connector. (HDCU2580 only) REAR PREVIEW MOMENTARY, TOGGLE Selects the REAR PREVIEW output operating mode. <MIC GAIN> CAM MIC GAIN Sets the microphone gain.
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CONFIGURATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <INTERCOM> INTERCOM CH 1CH, 2CH Selects the intercom channel number. SYSTEM INTERFACE PRODUCER 4WIRE, RTS, CLEAR COM Sets the producer line intercom system. CANCEL LVL –99 to 99 0 Sets the side tone cancel level. Connects to a 200 Ω...
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Settings Description Page No. <PROMPT/TRUNK 1> PROMPTER CH 1CH, 2CH Sets the number of prompter lines. (HDCU2580 is locked to 1CH.) TRUNK LINE 1CH, 2CH Sets the number of channels to be used. 232C, 422A Sets the communication line mode.
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CONFIGURATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <MENU SETTINGS> RESUME ON, OFF Turns ON/OFF the menu mode resume page display function. ALARM JUMP ON, OFF Turns ON/OFF the error-related page display function for when an error occurs while in menu mode.
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CONFIGURATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SPIRIT LEVEL> INDICATOR OFF, ON, --- Turns the spirit level display on/off. REVERSE OFF, ON OFF: Moves to the tilted direction. (Available only when a ON: Moves to the reverse direction of the tilted serial lens is attached to direction.
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NETWORK SETTINGS Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <LAN SETTINGS> AUTO NEGOTIATION ON, OFF Selects whether to automatically set the connection speed and communication system according to the device connected. AUTO MDIX ON, OFF Sets the communication line. CONNECT CONFIGURATION CONNECT 10M, 100M...
ALARM indicator turns on and an error message is displayed temperature: +5 to +40°C (41 to 104°F) for HDCU2080, -10 on this unit. to +40°C (14 to 104°F) for HDCU2580) Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach Error message Indication 50 °C (122 °F).
8-pin (1) Specifications Input connectors AC IN (1), 100/120/220-240 V (To change to a different power supply, contact a Sony service or sales HDCU2080 representative.) SDI RET IN BNC-type (4) General HD-SDI: SMPTE ST292-1, 1.485 Gbps/ 1.4835 Gbps Power supply...
Optional accessories HDCU2580 AC power cord (1-830-860-XX) Power cord plug holder (3-613-640-01) General HKCU2007 3G/HD SDI Output Expansion Unit Power supply 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz HKCU1001 SD Encoder Unit Current consumption 4.1 A (max.) HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit Standby power Approx.
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR Design and specifications are subject to change without ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. notice. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY HKCU1003 (optional) THIRD PARTIES.
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