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Sony DCU-8000 User Manual

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DEVICE CONTROL UNIT PACK
DCU-8000
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)
MKS-8701 MKS-8702
DEVICE CONTROL UNIT
MKS-8700

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Sony DCU-8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ports8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
Switching Capacity16 Gbps
Forwarding Rate11.9 Mpps
MAC Address Table8K
CategorySwitch
Jumbo Frame Support9KB

Summary

General Safety and Electrical Warnings

Fire and Shock Prevention

Avoid rain/moisture, do not open cabinet, ensure unit is earthed to prevent hazards.

Power Cord Safety Guidelines

Use specified power cords for USA and other countries to ensure safe operation and prevent fire/shock.

FCC Compliance and Interference

FCC Class A compliance and requirement for shielded cables to prevent radio interference.

PERIPH Port Voltage Caution

Do not connect devices with excessive voltage to the PERIPH connector to prevent malfunction.

Product Compliance and Regional Information

European CE Marking and Standards

Details compliance with EU directives (EMC, Low Voltage) and European standards like EN60950-1.

Canadian and US Compliance

Covers Canadian ICES-003 and FCC Class A compliance, including interference warnings.

Residential Use Restriction

Specifies the apparatus is not for residential areas and warns about domestic interference.

Recommended Periodic Inspections

Advises periodic inspections to ensure long-term safe operation.

DCU-8000 Overview and Features

DCU-8000 Functionality

Connects to MVS-8000 for tally signals and interfaces with external devices like VTRs.

Expandable Tally Output

Supports up to 270 tally output connections via five optional expansion boards.

External Device Interfaces

Interfaces with VTRs, DDRs, and other devices, supporting up to 30 external devices.

Redundant Power System

Features two power supply units for redundancy, increasing system reliability.

DCU-8000 Components

MKS-8700 Device Control Unit

The main cabinet for option boards and power supply, with tally/GPI inputs.

MKS-8701 Tally/GPI Output Board

Board for outputting tally or GPI signals, providing 54 connection points per board.

MKS-8702 Serial Interface Board

Board providing interfaces for VTRs and DDRs, supporting six devices per board.

Optional Rack Mount Kit

RMM-10 Rack Mount Kit is an accessory not supplied with the unit.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

POWER A and B Switches

Switches to turn the unit on ('I' side) and off ('O' side).

Status Indicators

Lights green when the unit is powered on; indicates potential fault if not lit.

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

TALLY/GPI Output Connectors

37-pin D-sub connectors for outputting tally data or GPI signals.

TALLY/GPI Input Connectors

37-pin D-sub connectors for inputting tally or GPI signals from devices.

PERIPH Connector

RJ-45 connector for communication with the MVS-8000 system center control panel.

SERIAL TALLY Connectors

9-pin D-sub connectors (RS-422A) for outputting tally data using SWITCHER protocol.

Additional Rear Panel Interfaces

REF IN (Reference Signal Input)

BNC connectors for synchronizing the unit with external reference signals.

Ground Terminal

Terminal for connecting the unit to the system ground.

AC IN Power Connectors

3-pin connectors for AC power input (100-240 V).

REMOTE Connectors (MKS-8702)

9-pin D-sub connectors (RS-422A) for connecting devices supporting various protocols.

System Configuration Diagram

MVS-8000 System Setup

Illustrates the connection of DCU-8000, MVS-8000, and other components like VTRs and DDRs.

Ethernet Network Configuration

Guidance on configuring Ethernet switches for DATA and CTRL LAN connections.

Reference Signal Termination

Instruction to terminate reference video signals using supplied 75Ω terminators.

Power Supply Unit Status Indicators

Indicator Color and Status

Details the meaning of indicator colors (Green, Red) and their lit/not lit status.

Troubleshooting Power Issues

Describes steps to take for power supply unit faults, such as exchanging the unit.

Specifications: MKS-8700 Device Control Unit

General MKS-8700 Requirements

Power requirements (100-240V AC), peak inrush current, and operating temperature range.

MKS-8700 Physical Specifications

Dimensions (w/h/d) and mass for the MKS-8700 unit.

MKS-8700 Control Connectors

Details on PERIPH (RJ-45) and SERIAL TALLY (D-sub 9-pin) connectors.

MKS-8700 Supplied Accessories

Lists supplied accessories like 75Ω terminator, Operation Manual, and Installation Manual.

Specifications: MKS-8701 Tally/GPI Output Board

MKS-8701 General Specs

Power requirements (12V DC), power consumption, and dimensions.

MKS-8701 Output Connectors

Details on TALLY/GPI OUT connectors (D-sub 37-pin) and relay contact outputs.

MKS-8701 Supplied Accessories

Lists the Operation and Installation Guide supplied with the board.

Specifications: MKS-8702 Serial Interface Board

MKS-8702 General Specs

Power requirements (12V DC), power consumption, and dimensions.

MKS-8702 Control Connectors

Details on REMOTE connectors (D-sub 9-pin) and data transfer rate.

MKS-8702 Supplied Accessories

Lists the Operation and Installation Guide supplied with the board.

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