Sony 900 User Manual
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Chapter 4 Control System
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HDC-900/950/930 Series Product Information Manual
4-4.
New Remote Control Panels - RCP-750/751
The RCP-750/751 Remote Control Panel is newly
designed for remote control of the Sony BVP/HDC-
Series Color Video Camera via the CCU/HDCU-Series
Camera Control Unit. The panel is connected to the
CCU/HDCU-Series Camera Control Unit (or the CNU-
series Camera Command Network Unit, which is
connected to the CCU/HDCU-Series) by a special
cable of up to 200 m (656 feet) in length.
designed for remote control of the Sony BVP/HDC-
Series Color Video Camera via the CCU/HDCU-Series
Camera Control Unit. The panel is connected to the
CCU/HDCU-Series Camera Control Unit (or the CNU-
series Camera Command Network Unit, which is
connected to the CCU/HDCU-Series) by a special
cable of up to 200 m (656 feet) in length.
The RCP-750 and RCP-751 are completely identical
in their functions except with respect to the iris and
master black adjustments, for which the RCP-750 uses
a joystick type control while the RCP-751 uses rotary
knobs.
master black adjustments, for which the RCP-750 uses
a joystick type control while the RCP-751 uses rotary
knobs.
The RCP-750/751 has the following features:
Optimal control -arrangement for basic camera
operation
operation
This remote control panel is provided with essential
control functions for basic operation of a BVP/HDC
Series camera. The buttons, knobs, and other controls
have been arranged according to their functions and
with consideration to their frequency of use. 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 remote control panel.
control functions for basic operation of a BVP/HDC
Series camera. The buttons, knobs, and other controls
have been arranged according to their functions and
with consideration to their frequency of use. 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 remote control panel.
Controlling the automatic setup function
The RCP-750/751 has built-in microcomputers that
reliably perform automatic setup for the majority of the
control items. The various items can be automatically
adjusted independently or in combination.
reliably perform automatic setup for the majority of the
control items. The various items can be automatically
adjusted independently or in combination.
Controlling the scene file function
Camera adjustment and control data such as paint
data for a particular scene can be stored in the video
camera in the form of a scene file. The stored data can
easily be retrieved at any time to automatically adjust
the camera to the shooting conditions for that
particular scene. This panel enables up to five scene
files to be created and handled.
data for a particular scene can be stored in the video
camera in the form of a scene file. The stored data can
easily be retrieved at any time to automatically adjust
the camera to the shooting conditions for that
particular scene. This panel enables up to five scene
files to be created and handled.
Controlling the ECS/shutter function of the camera
The ECS (Extended Clear Scan) and electronic shutter
functions of the camera can be turned on/off from this
panel. The ECS frequency and shutter speed are also
selectable.
functions of the camera can be turned on/off from this
panel. The ECS frequency and shutter speed are also
selectable.
Signal transmission via a digital line
Between this remote control panel and the camera
control unit, signals are digitally transmitted via a
single connection cable (CCA-5), ensuring a reliable
signal. Operating power is also supplied via the cable.
control unit, signals are digitally transmitted via a
single connection cable (CCA-5), ensuring a reliable
signal. Operating power is also supplied via the cable.
Memory Stick media card slot
Various data, including scene files and reference files,
can be stored on a
can be stored on a
Memory Stick
media card and
reproduced at any time.
Touch panel with 31/2-inch LCD for various
operations
operations
The control panel has a touch panel that permits
various items to be selected and adjusted on the LCD
in menu format.
various items to be selected and adjusted on the LCD
in menu format.
Parallel operation with another control panel
Video cameras can be concurrently controlled from
this panel and another controller, such as the MSU-
700A/750A/750 Master Setup Unit.
this panel and another controller, such as the MSU-
700A/750A/750 Master Setup Unit.
Four units mountable on a 19-inch rack
Up to four units of this control panel can be mounted in
a line on a 19-inch EIA standard rack.
a line on a 19-inch EIA standard rack.