Overview; Multiple Video Inputs And Outputs; Built-In Down Converter; Built-In Simplified Up Converter - Sony HDCU1000 Operation Manual

Overview

The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 Camera Control Unit is
connected to a Sony HD-series high-definition color video
camera. It carries out signal processing and provides an
interface for external equipment.
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 features a down converter
1)
which converts HD signals to SD
video up converter which converts SD signals to HD
signals, making it usable with standard definition color
video cameras as well as HD-series high-definition color
video cameras.
1) HD (High Definition) signal: A name for 1125-line high definition TV
signals.
2) SD (Standard Definition) signal: A name for NTSC/PAL, 525/625
component, or 525/625 composite signals.
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 may be combined with an
MSU-900 series Master Setup Unit (optional) or RCP-700
series Remote Control Panel (optional) to form a camera
control system. Further, a system capable of controlling
multiple video cameras may be made up by adding a CNU-
700 Camera Command Network Unit.
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 has the following major
features.

Multiple video inputs and outputs

The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 is equipped with a range of
built-in interfaces such as follows:
HDCU1000
- Eight SDI outputs (HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable)
- Four HD-SDI return inputs
- Four SD-SDI return inputs
- Four SD analog return inputs
- Two tele-prompter inputs
HDCU1500
- Three SDI outputs (HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable)
- Three return inputs (HD-SDI/SD-SDI/SD analog
selectable)
- One tele-prompter input
In addition, a variety of output interfaces are offered via
optional boards, which are installed in four slots on the
HDCU1000, and two slots on the HDCU1500.
HKCU1001 SD Encoder Unit
This board provides two analog VBS (NTSC/PAL) signal
outputs, an SD picture monitor output, and an SD
waveform monitor output.
HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit
This board consists of three types of interface board and
provides:
2)
signals, and a return
- Frame reference input and output to lock 2-3 pull-down
sequence
- Two analog VBS (NTSC/PAL) signal outputs, an SD
picture monitor output, and an SD waveform monitor
output
- Analog VBS (NTSC/PAL) and analog component R/G/
B or Y/R-Y/B-Y outputs
HKCU1005 SDI Output Expansion Unit
This provides four HD-SDI or SD-SDI outputs.
With this board installed, the HDCU1000/HDCU1500
outputs up to 16 (HDCU1000) or 11 (HDCU1500) HD-
SDI/SD-SDI signals.
External reference signals
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 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 HDCU1000/HDCU1500 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.
Optical digital transmission
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 may be connected to a
camera using an optical fiber cable (two single-mode
optical fiber lines, two power lines, two control lines) for
the transmission of digitized video, audio, and control
signals. By connecting together 250 meter (820 feet)
optical fiber cables, signals may be transmitted up to a
maximum of 3000 meters (9800 feet) (HDCU1000)/1200
meters (3900 feet) (HDCU1500). The maximum length of
the cable supplying power to the camera varies with the
camera system configuration and with the type of optical
fiber cable.
Safety-oriented power supply
The HDCU1000/HDCU1500 is designed for safety. When
the power is turned on, a low voltage is supplied at first.
Only after it has been verified that an appropriated camera
is attached, the normal 240 V AC (HDCU1000) or 180 V
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Overview