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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 32291 February 2018 v1.1 Software v1.3.0.0 MCP 450 Master Control PC...
- Page 2 Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Trademarks Grass Valley, MCP Series, LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc. or Grass Valley Canada. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Application ............7 Embedded Box Computer. - Page 4 Selecting cameras ........... . 28 3.4.1 Information display.
- Page 5 Recycling Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information. Packing for return If a unit is being returned to Grass Valley for servicing, try to use the containers and materials of the original packaging. Attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, full serial number and the return number which will be supplied by your Grass Valley service centre.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Application The MCP 450's centralized camera control and network monitoring allow you to get more done in less time. Interpret and log all your network activity between cameras and control panels. Efficient data-gathering capabilities and a spreadsheet-like interface enables you to review all camera settings and make across-the-board or camera-by-camera adjustments. -
Page 8: Features
Chapter 1 - Introduction ☞ ☞ Note Note Do NOT install any other applications onto the Embedded Box Computer and do NOT change the Windows settings as this may reduce the reliability of the MCP 450. 1.3 Features • Supports C2IP camera control interface protocol supported by all Grass Valley LDX Series, LDX Compact and LDK cameras;... -
Page 9: Configuration
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.4 Configuration Typically, a single MCP 450 can control the full C2IP camera network. The IP address and other options for the Ethernet connection can be set up in the MCP setup menu. C2IP Camera 1 XCU 1 Camera 2 XCU 2... -
Page 10: Screen Layout
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.5 Screen layout 1.5.1 Single camera mode The single camera mode can be used to control one specific camera in the system. At the top right of the screen, tap Video Adjust in the main menu to switch to single camera mode. Function groups... -
Page 11: Multiple Camera Mode
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.5.2 Multiple camera mode The multiple camera mode can be used to control more than one camera at the same time. At the top right of the screen, tap Settings Overview in the main menu to switch to multiple camera mode. - Page 12 Chapter 1 - Introduction MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)
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Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Connecting the embedded box computer The MCP 450 can be operated by using either a monitor and a keyboard and mouse OR a touchscreen. • Connect a VGA compatible or HDMI monitor to the VGA and/or HDMI output. It is possible to use two monitors simultaneously. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Embedded Box Computer
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Setting up the embedded box computer 2.2.1 Power up configuration You can change the power up configuration of the box computer in the BIOS setup: • Connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB ports of the box computer. •... - Page 15 Chapter 2 - Installation • Go to the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Control Panel. • In the Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center. • At the left side of the window click Change adapter settings. MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)
- Page 16 Chapter 2 - Installation • Right-click LAN 1 C2IP and select Properties from the context menu. The following dialog box appears: • Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item from the list and click Properties. You may have to scroll down in the list to see all items. The Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box appears: •...
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Page 17: Setting Up The Mcp Application
Chapter 2 - Installation 2.3 Setting up the MCP application Click or tap the Video Adjust button in the main menu to enter single camera mode. Click or tap the System button inside the menu. A group of functions appears at the left. Click or tap the MCP function group. - Page 18 Chapter 2 - Installation MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)
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Page 19: Chapter 3 - Operation
Chapter 3 - Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1 Operating a single camera 3.1.1 Switching to single camera mode To switch to single camera mode click or click or tap the Video Adjust button in the main menu. The main menu opens and three buttons are shown, one of which is the Video Adjust button, the other two are System and Function Select. -
Page 20: Function Field
Chapter 3 - Operation Video Adjust set Contains all main video function groups. Note that the available groups depend on your camera type and version. System set Contains all system function groups including setup functions for the MCP 400 and camera, diagnostics and scene files. -
Page 21: Changing Values
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.1.4 Changing values Functions that have selectable values are at the left side of the function field while functions with analog values are at the right side. Analog values Drop down Click or tap a value displayed next to a function to change it. If there are only two possible values, clicking or tapping the value toggles between the two values. -
Page 22: Secondary Color Corrector
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.1.5 Secondary color corrector Click or tap the Color Corrector button at the left side to display two items in the function field: Color Corrector On/Off and Color Corrector Config. Click or tap Config to open the Color Corrector window. -
Page 23: Operating Multiple Cameras
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.2 Operating multiple cameras 3.2.1 Multiple camera mode To switch to the multiple camera mode click or tap the Settings Overview button in the main menu. The menu opens and three buttons are shown, one of which is the Settings Overview button, the other two are System and Function Select. -
Page 24: Function Matrix
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.2.3 Function matrix The middle part of the screen shows (a part) of the function matrix that holds all functions and values within the selected function set. Function matrix ☞ ☞ Note Note The function matrix can be larger than the displayed area. Functions that are out of view can be accessed by scrolling through the functions using the scroll buttons at the top.... -
Page 25: Operating Combined Functions
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.2.5 Operating combined functions The matrix function setup in the multiple camera mode makes it possible to combine a function and operate it for multiple cameras simultaneously. Click on a function at the top of the matrix. If you have selected more than one camera the row of values underneath the function is selected: Click on one of the values in the row: this value will become the master value, the values of all other cameras will follow its settings:... -
Page 26: Selecting Functions
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.3 Selecting functions 3.3.1 Opening the Function Select window Define your own set of functions by clicking or tapping the Function Select button (in single or the multiple camera mode). A selection window opens, showing a list of all functions that can be controlled by the MCP 400. -
Page 27: Selecting Single Functions
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.3.3 Selecting single functions You can also select single functions within a group. Click or tap the ‘+’-sign at the right side of an item to expand a group. Now you can select and unselect functions by clicking or tapping their names. -
Page 28: Selecting Cameras
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.4 Selecting cameras 3.4.1 Information display In the lower right corner of the screen information about the selected camera is shown: Camera LDK8000 name On Air/ ISO status Camera number Camera number Logical system number of the current camera that is set in the base station. Camera name Name of the current camera. -
Page 29: Selecting Cameras (In Multi Camera Mode)
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.4.3 Selecting cameras (in multi camera mode) Click or tap anywhere in the lower right corner of the screen to open the camera selection window. You can now select one or more cameras or a pre-defined group of cameras. Camera Select Camera matrix... -
Page 30: Creating A New Group
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.5.1 Creating a new group In the Options window click or tap Create Group to open a new window. A list of available cameras is shown. Select the cameras you want to add by clicking or tapping their numbers. When you are done selecting cameras click or tap the OK button. -
Page 31: Renaming A Group
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.5.3 Renaming a group To change the name of a group within a group click or tap Rename Group in the Options window and a list of existing groups will be displayed. Click or tap the name of the group you want to change and enter a new name in the keyboard window. -
Page 32: Managing Files
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.6 Managing files 3.6.1 File management The MCP 400 has an advanced file management system that enables the user to manage camera scene files. Usually these files are only available within the camera but with File Management they can be transferred to and from a USB Flash Drive that is inserted into the MCP 450. -
Page 33: Scene File Actions
Chapter 3 - Operation Scene files are stored in scene file locations in the camera or on a USB Flash Drive that is connected to the MCP 400. When the scene files menu is activated, a matrix window is shown. At the top the names of all 7 scene file locations are displayed (scroll to see them all): Scene file location 1,2,3 and 4 Contain up to 4 scene files that can be recalled, stored or transported between the USB Flash Drive and the camera. - Page 34 Chapter 3 - Operation The following table shows which actions are available for each file location: Scene files Current Factory Customer 1,2,3 and 4 settings standard standard Recall Store Save to USB Load from USB Rename Protect/Unprotect Recall Copies the selected scene file from its file location to the camera’s current settings file. ☞...
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Page 35: Controlling Multiple Files
Chapter 3 - Operation Protect/Unprotect To prevent a file from being overwritten the location can be protected. This action toggles between protected and unprotected status. ☞ ☞ Note Note After a camera software update all scene file locations are empty and the current settings file is restored to the factory default settings. -
Page 36: Editing Files
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.6.5 Editing files The second option in the File Management menu is the Edit menu. It is used to filter functions from a scene file to build your own customized set of functions to load into the camera. Proceed as follows: Click or tap the Edit menu in the File Management menu to open a new window. - Page 37 Chapter 3 - Operation Click or tap the OK button to load the scene file. The functions preview displays all functions that are in the scene file. Path and filename of the selected scene file Functions Click or tap the Filter button to open the Filter Menu. Select or unselect functions as described in “Selecting functions”...
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Page 38: Diagnostics
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.7 Diagnostics 3.7.1 Diagnostics screen This screen provides diagnostics for the camera system. The diagnostic parameters are at the top of the screen and the current values and messages are below. Camera selection Diagnostic parameters - displays your - information sources. -
Page 39: Ocp Comm
Chapter 3 - Operation 3.7.6 OCP Comm. Shows the communication status between an attached OCP 400 and the camera. Can be Yes or No (warning highlight). 3.7.7 Cable Shows cable power status for Triax connections. Can be Open, AC Power, DC Power or No Cam (warning highlight). - Page 40 Chapter 3 - Operation MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)
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Page 41: Chapter 4 - Specifications
Chapter 4 - Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1 Specifications for MCP 450 Item Value Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) 43.1 x 133.8 x 94.2mm (1.7 x 5.27 x 3.71 in) Operating temperatures 0 to +40° C (32 to 104° F) Storage temperatures -40 to +85°... -
Page 42: Mounting
Chapter 4 - Specifications 4.3 Mounting To mount the MCP 450 in a desk or onto a wall, use the supplied mounting kit that suit you mounting situation: DIN rail mounting: VESA plate mounting: Wall or surface mounting: MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1) - Page 43 MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)
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