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Overview
Overview
The HDCU2080/2580 Camera Control Unit is connected to a
Sony HD-series high-definition video camera. It carries out
signal processing and provides an interface for external
equipment.
This unit may be combined with an MSU-1000 series Master
Setup Unit (optional) or an RCP-1000 series Remote Control
Panel (optional) to form a camera control system. Further, a
system capable of controlling multiple video cameras can be
configured by adding a CNU-700 Camera Command Network
Unit.
The HDCU2080/2580 has the following major features.
Front panel for increased usefulness
The HDCU2080/2580 features a design that places menu
operation switches and status LEDs related to optical
transmission, etc., on the front panel. These were moved from
under the cover of the HDCU1080’s front panel, providing
even greater convenience.
Multiple video inputs and outputs
The HDCU2080/2580 features the following standard-feature
signal input/output ports.
HDCU2080
• Four SDI outputs (HD/SD switchable outputs)
• Four HD/SD-SDI return inputs
• Four SD analog return inputs
• Two teleprompter inputs
• One HD TRUNK output
• One HD prompter input
HDCU2580
• Four SDI outputs (HD/SD switchable outputs)
• Three HD/SD-SDI/VBS return inputs
• One teleprompter input
• One HD TRUNK output
• One HD prompter input
In addition, a variety of input/output interfaces are offered via
optional installable boards.
HKCU2007 3G/HD SDI Output Expansion Unit
This provides four 3G-SDI or HD-SDI outputs.
With multiple boards of this type installed, the HDCU2080/
2580 outputs up to 16 (HDCU2080) or 4 (HDCU2580) HD-SDI
signals.
Note
The HDCU2080/2580 does not support 3G digital optical
output.
HKCU1001 SD Encoder Unit
Installing this board makes it possible to output SD analog
composite signals (PAL), SD picture monitor signals and SD
waveform monitor signals.
HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit
This board consists of 3 types of VDA boards, and makes the
following input/output signals possible:
• Frame reference input and output to lock 2-3 pull-down
sequence
• SD analog component signal (RGB or Y/R-Y/B-Y) or SD
analog composite signal output
• SD analog composite signal (PAL) output, SD picture
monitor signal output, SD waveform monitor signal output
External reference signals
The HDCU2080/2580 can be locked to an external reference
signal. Either an HD tri-level sync signal or an SD sync (black
burst) signal may be used as the reference signal.
Built-in down converter
When the system is operating at a 50 Hz field frequency, HD
signals can be converted to SD component SDI signals using
the down converter. The output signal aspect ratio may be set
to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box. The down
converter has image enhancement, gamma control, and
matrix ON/OFF features, and can be controlled externally.
Built-in simplified up converter
The HDCU2080/2580 has a simplified up converter to allow
monitoring of SD signal return video using an HD viewfinder.
The aspect ratio of the return video signal may be set to 4:3
edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box.
Digital Optical Transfer
The HDCU2080/2580 may be connected to a camera using an
optical fiber cable (two single-mode optical fiber lines, two
power lines and two control lines) for the transmission of digital
video, audio, and control signals. By connecting together
optical fiber cables, signals may be transmitted up to a
maximum of 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) (HDCU2080) / 2,000
meters (6,600 feet) (HDCU2580). The maximum length of the
cable supplying power varies with the camera system
configuration and with the type of optical fiber cable.
The HDCU2080/2580 can also be connected to the HDC1580
camera.
HD TRUNK function
HD-SDI-equivalent digital data separate from an HD-SDI
video signal can be sent from an HDC2580 series camera to
the HDCU2080/2580.
HD prompter function
HD-SDI-equivalent digital data separate from a return video
signal can be sent from the HDCU2080/2580 to an HDC2580
series camera.
Safety-oriented power supply
The HDCU2080/2580 is designed for safety. When the power
is turned on, a low voltage is supplied at first. Only after it has
been verified that an appropriate camera is attached, the
normal high voltage power supply is activated. The power is
not supplied unless a camera is connected via an optoelectric
cable.
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