Sony RCP-3100 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

2 Iris/master control black adjustment block
a Camera number/tally display window
This window displays an amber number for the camera
controlled by the unit. When a red tally signal is sent to the
camera, a black number is displayed and the background of
the number lights in red. When a green tally signal is sent to
the camera, a black number is displayed and the background
of the number lights in green. When a 3rd tally signal is sent to
the camera, a black number is displayed and the background
of the number lights in orange.
When multiple tally signals are sent to the camera, the
background is split into the corresponding individual colors.
During RCP assignment, the number of the target camera to
control flashes.
b RCP ASSIGN knob
Press and hold the knob so that the camera number flashes,
and turn the knob to change the camera number to be
assigned.
Press and hold the knob again till the number stops flashing to
assign the unit to the selected camera number.
Note
The RCP assignment function can be used in PC Control
mode and MCS mode.
c IRIS/MB ACTIVE (iris/master black active) button
Press this button for iris and master black control permission.
The iris and master black can only be adjusted when this
button is lit. Pressing the PANEL ACTIVE button also causes
this button to light.
d AUTO IRIS button
Press this button to switch between auto and manual iris
adjustment. When the button is lit, auto adjustment is selected.
e Assignable button (F2)
You can assign any function to this button using the web menu.
For details, see "Configuring from the Web Menu" (page 17).
f IRIS display window
This window displays the iris setting as an F-number. If the
lens is closed, "CLS" is displayed.
g RELATIVE (relative value mode) button
Press to switch the mode of the IRIS control lever and master
black adjustment ring.
The button is lit in relative value mode.
Relative value mode (RELATIVE button is lit)
The iris and master black are adjusted relative to initial values
set at the positions of the IRIS control lever and master black
control ring when the RELATIVE button is turned on. The
variable range can be changed on the unit or using the web
menu. The initial value is 1/4.
You can also adjust the iris over a wider range than the IRIS
control lever using the COARSE knob.
Absolute value mode (RELATIVE button is not lit)
The IRIS control lever and master black adjustment ring
positions directly determine the iris and master black values.
Set the upper and lower limits of the iris adjustment using the
COARSE knob and SENS knob. Set the lower limit on the
CLOSE side using the COARSE knob, then set the upper limit
on the OPEN side using the SENS knob.
h Master black display window
This window displays the master black setting value.
i EXT (lens extender) / F DROP indicators
EXT: Lights when the lens extender is used.
D EXT: Lights when the digital extender function is turned on.
F DROP: Lights when the F-drop function is active.
j SENS (iris adjustment range) knob
Turn this knob to manually adjust the iris in absolute value
mode. It does not function in relative value mode.
k COARSE (iris coarse adjustment) knob
Turn this knob to manually adjust the iris.
l IRIS control lever
Use this lever to manually adjust the iris when the AUTO IRIS
button is not lit. When the AUTO IRIS button is lit, you can
perform fine adjustment of the reference value for auto
adjustment of the iris. You can output a preview signal by
pressing down on the lever.
For details about configuring input/output settings, see
"Configuring Directly from the Control Panel" (page 13) or
"Configuring from the Web Menu" (page 17).
m Master black adjustment ring
Turn this ring to adjust the master black manually. The
adjustment value is displayed in the master black display
window.
Panel control/status display block
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