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Warranty
AbelCine warrants the PCU2+ to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of
purchase.
This warranty does NOT cover:
Damage or malfunction resulting from accident,
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misuse, abuse or neglect
Failure to follow the supplied instructions
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Repair or attempted repair by a third party
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Adjustment, disassembly or modification
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of the unit
In case of a warranty claim, contact
the AbelCine service department
888.223.1599
or service@abelcine.com.
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Owner's Manual
PCU2 +
Control Unit for Phantom
11.04.16 / Firmware v228
www.abelcine.com
AB-PCU-300
www.abelcine.com
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Warranty AB-PCU-300 PCU2 + AbelCine warrants the PCU2+ to be free of Control Unit for Phantom defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does NOT cover: Damage or malfunction resulting from accident,...
- Page 2 PCU2+ The PCU2+ Control Unit for Phantom Cameras and other Phantom Accessory Products are designed and manufactured by AbelCine. The PCU2+ is a Non-Consumer, Industrial Product. www.abelcine.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Periodically, firmware updates are released that Introduction add features, enhance functionality, and fix bugs. Firmware updates and revisions to this manual are Basics of Operation available from: http://www.abelcine.com/r/pcu2-plus-updates Record Mode Playback Mode Advanced Menu 3D Control Wireless Operation Connectors and Battery... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Mounting Options Thank you for purchasing the PCU2+ Control Unit The PCU2+ provides five mounting options: for Phantom Cameras. two 1/4-20 holes on the top, two 1/4-20 holes on the bottom, and one V-Lock on The PCU2+ is a controller that is compatible with the back. -
Page 5: Basics Of Operation
Basics of Operation NEXT Buttons Goes to the next screen LOCK Hold PREV and NEXT to of parameters. The PCU2+ has two main modes of lock/unlock the PCU2+. When the Hold to view operation, Record Mode and Playback PCU2+ is locked, you can monitor information the camera’s state but no about the camera... -
Page 6: Record Mode
Record Mode In Record Mode, the PCU2+ will show up The top line of the screen in Record to four parameters on the screen at once. Mode displays the recording mode The parameters can be accessed for (Loop or Run/Stop) and playback status editing by pressing the corresponding soft (Live or Playback). - Page 7 Record Mode Editing a Parameter Shooting Parameters While in Record Mode, the PCU2+ can enter Note: On cameras with a built-in capping shutter, Edit Mode by pressing the soft keys. changing FPS, shutter angle Many parameters have a series of preset or resolution will cause the values that can be accessed by pressing PCU2+ to trigger a black balance...
- Page 8 Record Mode V16 ISO Screen Legacy Video Output Parameters Camera Cooling Parameters V16 Video Output Parameters* - ISO: Opens a sub-page (see next column) - Gain: Adds gain to video output, - Gain: Adjust the gain of the video signal, - CamTemp: Camera temperature increasing exposure at the cost of between 1.0 and 5.0.
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Page 9: Playback Mode
Record Mode Playback Mode Video Output Toggles Other Parameters To review or save footage, enter Playback Toggles between Mode by toggling the ‘PB’ parameter (A) LIVE PLAY from LIVE to PLAY. If the camera is already playing back but the playback controls aren’t visible on the PCU2+, press CTL (B). -
Page 10: Advanced Menu
Playback Mode Advanced Menu Playback Control Note: With cameras Parameters that need to be changed Note: Only parameters Clips can be played back from RAM or from set to record and play that pertain to the less frequently are accessible in the a CineMag. - Page 11 Advanced Menu Parameters in the Advanced Menu Parameters in the Advanced Menu Video System Erase Mag/Storage Video Mode Mag Format (for Flex4K only) º LOOP Advanced Mag Format:Cine Raw 10144f 33.8s Hold for five seconds to initiate erasure of Press to toggle through all video output For cameras with two SDI outputs, press Press...
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Page 12: 3D Control
Advanced Menu 3D Control Auto BB (Automatic Black Balance) iload (reset cam) When two cameras are connected, the PCU2+ always sends all commands to both cameras, enabling synchronized stereo recording and playback. There are two additional functions in the Advanced Menu for setting up and breaking down dual camera synchronization. -
Page 13: Wireless Operation
Wireless Operation BT: Not Paired BT: Pairing WIRELESS CONNECTED LED Illuminates when The PCU2+ can wirelessly control a there is an active Phantom camera from a distance of connection between the PCU2+ and the up to 100 meters when used with a Bluetooth dongle. -
Page 14: Connectors And Battery
Connectors and Battery CAM 1 Primary camera connection. Powers the PCU2+ and simultaneously charges the internal battery. CAM 2 Secondary camera connection. In 3D use, the master camera should be connected to CAM1 and the slave camera should be connected to CAM2. All commands will be sent simultaneously to both cameras. -
Page 15: Specifications And Maintenance
Specifications and Maintenance Maintenance To be notified of necessary firmware updates, please register your PCU2+ at www.abelcine.com/r/pcu2-registration. There are no user serviceable parts in this device. Avoid moisture and exposure to extreme temperatures. To clean the enclosure, carefully spot clean with alcohol, only as necessary. -
Page 16: Warnings
4 Do not use the PCU2+ with a damaged cable, or connected to a damaged camera. 5 Do not replace the internal battery. For battery replacement please contact AbelCine. 6 Use only the battery charger included with the PCU2+ or a replacement supplied or approved by AbelCine, Inc.