Overview - Sony MSU-750 Operation Manual

Overview

The MSU-750 Master Setup Unit is designed for
remote control of the BVP-series Color Video Camera
via the respective Camera Control Unit (CCU). The
unit is connected to CCU or a Camera Command
Network Unit (CNU) which is connected to CCU by a
special cable of up to 200 m (656 feet) in length and
controls the camera functions which are used most
frequently in basic applications from a distance.
Features
Integral control of the camera system
When the camera network command unit is used, 12
video cameras standard or 24 video cameras maximum
can be controlled from a single MSU-750. Indicators
and buttons light or flash to indicate the status of the
system operation. Also, guard frames are provided to
protect against accidental use of those buttons vital to
camera operation. These features ensure easy and
error-free use of this unit.
Touch panel for various operations
In addition to the buttons and controls, the MSU-750
has a touch panel which permits various items to be
selected and adjusted in menu format.
Controlling the picture and waveform
monitors
For picture monitoring and adjustment, this unit
controls output signals to the picture monitor and the
waveform monitor connected to CCU.
The signals to be sent to the monitors can be selected
on this unit.
Equipped with an IC card slot
Various data including scene files and reference files
can be stored on an IC card and reproduced at any
time.
Signal transmission via a digital line
Between this master setup unit and the camera control
unit, signals are digitally transmitted via a single
connection cable (CCA-5), ensuring reliable signal
transfer.
Parallel operation with another controller
Video cameras can be concurrently controlled from
this unit and another controller, such as the RCP-700-
series Remote Control Panel.
Controlling the HDTV system
This unit also serves as a master setup unit for the
HDC-700-series HDTV camera system. It can
establish a system containing BVP-series and HDC-
700-series cameras in combination.
Mountable in a 19-inch rack
This unit can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA standard
rack. Rack mounting along with RCP-series remote
control panel is possible.
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