Overview; Features - Sony RCP-1500 Operation Manual

Overview

Features

The MSU-1000 series and RCP-1000 series are remote
control panels for configuring and controlling Sony's studio
and broadcast cameras.
This section describes the features that are common between
the MSU-1000 series and RCP-1000 series.
Remote control panels
The RCP-1000 series of remote control panels is designed
mainly for operation. Use a remote control panel with a camera
on a one-to-one basis.
• The RCP-1530 incorporates an LCD display with a touch
panel, and a variety of settings are available to make this
remote control panel compare favorably with the MSU. It is
multifunctional while at the same time having a slim body
that is just 80 mm wide, which allows you to mount up to five
units in a 19-inch EIA rack. The iris and master black
adjustment block employs joystick type control.
• The RCP-1500 incorporates an LCD display with direct
operation switches and a touch panel, which makes it a
remote control panel that offers both ease of operation and
multifunctionality that compares favorably with the MSU.
The iris and master black adjustment block employs joystick
type control. Up to four units can be mounted in a 19-inch
EIA rack.
• The RCP-1501 incorporates an LCD display with direct
operation switches and a touch panel, which makes it a
remote control panel that offers both ease of operation and
multifunctionality that compares favorably with the MSU.
The iris and master black adjustment block employs dial
(knob) type control. Up to four units can be mounted in a 19-
inch EIA rack.
Operability suitable for basic camera
operations
This remote control panel is provided with the control functions
required to perform the basic operations of cameras to enable
the simple and accurate operation of various functions. The
operation buttons, adjustment knobs, and other controls are
arranged on the panel according to function and frequency of
use. Guard frames are provided around buttons that are vital
to the operation and setup of cameras to prevent the buttons
from being unintentionally operated.
Illuminated buttons with high visibility flash and light to notify
you of the operation status to enable operation even in dark
locations. Likewise, an illuminated panel surface is employed
to allow you to confirm function names even when the
surroundings are dark.
Building of a variety of control systems
It is possible to connect by LAN cable in addition to connecting
using CCA-5 cable. Therefore, when setting up a multi-camera
control system, not only can a system be built using the
CNU-700 as previously, but a system can also be built using a
LAN. In a system that uses CNU-700s, two camera command
network units (CNUs) can be used to control a camera system
of up to 24 cameras. In a system that uses a LAN, a camera
system of up to 96 cameras can be controlled.
Support for operating multiple cameras
Various operations are made possible by using multiple
camera systems that support multiple cameras.
The following functions are provided to control the connected
cameras.
• Panel active function
This function always enables one control panel for one
camera to prevent unintentional operation. Even with a
control panel that does not have the panel active
permission, a camera can be operated using the parallel
function, with the exception of iris and master black
operations.
• RCP assignment function
This function changes the combination of an RCP and
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camera system.
• Master/subordinate function
This function makes changes in conjunction with the color
temperature of the specified camera system.
Customizable functions
Various settings can be configured according to the operation
configuration and the frequency with which functions are used.
• Menus
You can create a custom paint menu, and change the contents
and order of a menu.
• Function restriction
You can restrict access to items of a certain level or above to
restrict the operators that can configure settings.
• Switches
You can assign any function to a spare switch.
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• Adjustment knobs
You can assign any function to a spare adjustment knob.
• Operation and call sounds
You can mute and adjust the volume of the operation and call
sounds if necessary.
• Exporting and importing of settings
You can save the settings to a "Memory Stick Duo", and then
export them to another remote control panel.
1) If multiple CNUs exist in the system, this only works for cameras
connected to the same CNU.
2) This does not work when connected to a network.
3) Customization of the adjustment knobs is only possible with the
RCP-1500/1501.
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Overview