Overview - Sony HDCU5000 Operating Instructions Manual

Overview

The HDCU5000/5500 Camera Control Unit connects to an
HDC5000/5500 Color Camera, via an optical fiber cable, and
carries out signal processing, provides an interface with
external equipment, and supplies power to the camera.
The HDCU3500 Camera Control Unit connects to an
HDC3500 Color Camera, HDC3100 Fiber Color Camera, or
1)
HDC2000-series HD Color Camera, via an optical fiber
cable, and carries out signal processing, provides an interface
with external equipment, and supplies power to the camera.
The unit is equipped as standard with a function for down-
converting 4K signals (HDCU5000/5500 only) or HD signals
3)
to SD signals and a function for up-converting the image
from another camera as the return video, which give the unit
the flexibility to operate in 4K, HD, and SD camera systems.
The unit may be combined with an RCP-3000/1000 series
Remote Control Panel (optional) to form a camera control
system. In addition, by combining the unit with an MSU-1000/
1500 Master Setup Unit (optional), you can form a system
capable of controlling multiple cameras.
The unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch EIA rack. The
height is 3 units (use the RMM-301 Rack Mount Adaptor
(option) for the HDCU5500/3500).
1) HDC2000 series: HDC2000/2580/2500/2400/1700
2) HD (high-definition) signals: Generic name for 1125-/750-line
HDTV signals.
3) SD (standard-definition) signals: Generic name for NTSC/PAL
signals, 525/625 component signals, and 525/625 composite
signals.
* Some models may not be available, depending on the country or
region.
Note
Before operating the system, check that the software and
ROM versions of this unit and system configuration devices
are compatible versions.
You can expand the functionality by installing the following
option products.
For details about installation of option products, contact a
Sony service or sales representative.
HKCU-FB50 UHB Transmission Board Kit
(HDCU3500)
Upgrades the unit to the equivalent of the HDCU5500.
HKCU-SDI50 12G-SDI Extension Kit (HDCU5000)
Enables 12G-SDI output at 4K using a single system of four
outputs.
HKCU-SFP50 ST 2110 Interface Kit (HDCU5000/
5500/3500)
Enables operation in an IP transmission system.
HKCU-SM50 Single Mode Fiber Connector Kit
(HDCU5000/5500/3500)
Enables connection with Sony cameras that support optical
fiber transmission over a single-mode fiber cable.
It can connect to HDC3500/3100 and HDC2000 series
cameras.
* The HDCE-100 Camera Extension Adaptor (option) is required for
single-mode fiber connection.
HZCU-CNFG50 Config Control Software
(HDCU5000/5500/3500)
Enables configuration of the unit via the LAN-COM connector
of the CCU using the EMBER+ protocol.
HZCU-SNMP50 SNMP Agent Software (HDCU5000/
2)
5500/3500)
Enables remote monitoring via the LAN-COM connector of the
CCU using the SNMP protocol.
HZCU-UHD35 4K/HDR Processor Software
(HDCU5000/5500/3500)
Enables conversion of HD signals transmitted from a camera
to 4K signals.
* Supported on the HDCU5000/5500 when the HKCU-SM50 is
installed.
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