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- Page 1 User’s Guide 3922 496 49941 version 4 MCP 400 MASTER CONTROL PANEL...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Thomson Broadcast Solutions B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: EN60065 : Safety EN55103-1 : EMC (Emission) EN55103-2 : EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MCP400 Master Control Panel User’s Guide Contents Contents ................1 Function selection ............14 Master Control Panel ............2 Camera groups ............... 16 Configuration ..............3 File management ............18 Location of controls ............4 File management ............20 Specifications ..............5 File management: edit files .......... -
Page 4: Master Control Panel
Master Control Panel Introduction Using this guide The MCP 400 Master Control Panel allows you to control up The MCP 400 can control many different types of camera. This to 99 LDK-type camera systems. It is a compact unit that guide includes sample menu items and functions. -
Page 5: Configuration
MCP 400 panel in a C2IP network with multiple cameras LDK 4501 Base Stations Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16 Smart card Soft Focus ND1/64 THOMSON Tracker Camera Base Station Ethernet cables Clear Clear Star 4P ND1/4 Star 6P ND1/16 Smart card... -
Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of controls Front panel Screen layout The front panel consists of a touch screen that displays and The screen is divided into sections: gives access to the menu system. The four assignable rotary • the panel on the right of the screen is the menu selection controls across the bottom of the panel control the values of panel. -
Page 7: Specifications
Specifications LDK4630 Dimensions 85mm x 246mm x 177mm (depth x width x height) Master Control Panel MCP400 Weight 3.0kg Operating temperature 0°C to +45°C Storage temperature -20°C to +70°C Power +12 Vdc input nominal (+11 Vdc to +17 Vdc) Power consumption max. -
Page 8: Screen Layout In Single Camera Mode
Screen layout in single camera mode Function groups Function field - displays function groups of - displays available functions the selected set and their settings Main menu - select camera operation mode - define and maintain groups of settings Diagnostics - provides a quick status overview of the system Camera selection... -
Page 9: Screen Layout In Multiple Camera Mode
Screen layout in multiple camera mode Camera selection Functions - displays the selection of - displays available functions and cameras their settings Main menu - select camera operation mode - define and maintain groups of settings Function Matrix - view and modify settings for one or more camera(s) Diagnostics - provides a quick status... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Mcp
Setting up the MCP 2. The calibration dialog window opens. Now tap the RUN button on the first tab at the top of the screen. Leave all MCP function MCP setup Main other settings unaltered. group functions menu 3. The calibration procedure asks you to tap the screen on several measuring points that are indicated by red circles. -
Page 11: Software Version
Setting up the MCP Software version Displays the software version of the MCP. OS version Displays the operation system version of the MCP. Update SW This function starts the automatic software update procedure: 1. Insert a standard USB memory stick in a free USB slot of the MCP. -
Page 12: Operating A Single Camera
Operating a single camera Main menu Video Adjust set System set Video Adjust Function Select set Function groups Single camera mode Function sets To switch to the single camera mode tap on the VIDEO Each of the three buttons selects a set of function groups that ADJUST button in the main menu. -
Page 13: Function Field
Operating a single camera Functions with Functions with Function field selectable values analogue values Function field EXAMPLES The centre of the screen shows a part of the FUNCTION FIELD that holds all the functions and values in the selected function set. -
Page 14: Operating Multiple Cameras
Operating multiple cameras Settings Overview set Settings Overview System set Function Select set Main Selected Function groups menu cameras Multiple camera mode Function sets To switch to the multiple camera mode tap on the SETTINGS Each of the three buttons selects a set of functions that are OVERVIEW button in the main menu. -
Page 15: Function Matrix
Operating multiple cameras Operating combined functions The matrix function setup in the multiple camera mode makes Function matrix 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: Combined function... -
Page 16: Function Selection
Function selection Function selection You can also select single functions within a group. Tap on You can define your own set of functions by tapping the the ‘+’-sign at the right side of an item to unfold a function FUNCTION SELECT button in the single or the multiple camera group. -
Page 17: Camera Selection
Camera selection Camera number matrix Camera name Camera selection area Camera number On Air / ISO status groups Open group maintenance window Information display Selecting camera(s) In the lower right corner of the screen the current camera Tap anywhere in the lower right corner of the screen to open information is shown: the camera selection window. -
Page 18: Camera Groups
Camera groups Managing groups Edit a group To make studio control easy, especially with large numbers of To change the set of cameras in a group tap the EDIT GROUP cameras in one system, you can define and maintain groups button in the OPTIONS window and a list of existing groups of cameras. -
Page 19: Delete A Group
Camera groups Delete a group To delete an a group of cameras tap the DELETE GROUP button in the OPTIONS window. A list of existing groups will be displayed. Tap the name of the group you want to delete. The group is deleted immediately and the window closes. 05.06.2 User’s Guide - MCP 400... -
Page 20: File Management
File management Camera Selection Scene File Locations Scene Files menu File Management Edit menu File Management Scene File Location 1,2,3 and 4 The MCP 400 has a file management system that enables the Contain up to 4 scene files that can be recalled, stored or user to manage Camera Scene Files. - Page 21 File management Scene File Locations Recall Store Save to USB Scene File Load from USB Rename (Un)Protect Actions Available actions for Scene File Locations Scene File actions Load from USB When you click on a filename in the matrix a drop-down menu Copies the Scene File from the MCP 400’s USB memory stick appears showing the actions that are available for that file.
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Page 22: File Management
File management Scene File Locations Multiple File selection Multiple File Control To set up a number of cameras simultaneously select a row of Scene File Locations at the top of the matrix. Tap one of the Locations to open the action menu: ‘Recall’... -
Page 23: File Management: Edit Files
File management: edit files Preview Window Edit Menu Save As Close Load Filter 3. In the Files window select a Scene File by tapping its icon. Edit menu 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. - Page 24 File management: edit files Path and filename of the selected Scene File Functions 6. Tap the ‘Save As’ button to save your edited Scene File back to the USB memory stick. After saving the Scene File the icon changes to: The pencil symbol indicates that this file is an edited file.
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Page 25: Diagnostics
Diagnostics Camera selection Diagnostic Parameters - displays your selection of - information sources cameras Diagnostics - provides a quick status overview of the system Camera selection - displays currently selected camera - select one or more cameras - define and maintain groups of Diagnostics panel cameras - view diagnostic values for all... -
Page 26: Dimensions
Dimensions 105.6 User’s Guide - MCP 400 05.06.2... -
Page 27: Rack Mounting
Rack mounting Mounting accessory LDK5230/00 19" Mounting brackets for MCP 400 05.06.2 User’s Guide - MCP 400... -
Page 28: Desktop Mounting
Desktop mounting 76.3 Note When mounting the MCP 400 using the desktop bracket, make sure that a distance of 96.0 mm underneath the bracket is needed to ensure proper mounting. Mounting accessory LDK5235/00 Desktop mounting brackets for MCP 400 User’s Guide - MCP 400 05.06.2... -
Page 29: Connectors
Connectors Ethernet Connector - Panel View 8-pin Standard Ethernet RJ-45 connector 1. TX+ 2. TX- 3. RX+ 4. No connection 5. No connection 6. RX- 7. No connection 8. No connection X222 Power input socket XLR 4-pin male; panel view 1. -
Page 30: Usb Connector
Connectors USB Connector 4-pin USB-type male, 1. Vcc 2. Data (-) 3. Data (+) 4. Ground X0000 User’s Guide - MCP 400 05.06.2...
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