Datavideo MCU-100P Instruction Manual

MCU-100P

MULTI-CAMERA
CONTROL UNIT

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................................................................... 3

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 3

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 4

STAN DAR D WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 4

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 4

DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 5

1.1 FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 5

1.2 COMPATIBLE PANASONIC CAMERA MODELS* .............................................................. 5

2. SYSTEM DIAGRAM ............................................................................................ 7

3. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ........................................................................ 8

3.1 I/O PANEL CONNECTORS ....................................................................................... 8

Adapter Box (AD-1P) ............................................................................................. 9

3.2 CONTROL KEYBOARD ........................................................................................... 11

Keyboard Control Guide ...................................................................................... 11

Seven Segment Display and LED Indicators ......................................................... 16

Operation Modes – LOCK and NORMAL .............................................................. 16

4. CAMERA SETUPS............................................................................................. 17

4.1 HOW TO COPY SETTINGS SET BY MCU-100P FROM ONE CAMERA TO ANOTHER ................. 17

4.2 HOW TO STORE / RECALL SETTINGS FROM INTERNAL MEMORY MU-1, MU-2 OR MU-3 ..... 17

4.3 HOW TO SAVE / LOAD THE CAMCORDER SETTINGS TO / FROM A PC ................................. 18

5. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE .................................................................... 19

5.1 HOW TO UPDATE THE MCU-100P FIRMWARE. ......................................................... 19

5.2 HOW TO UPDATE THE AD-1P FIRMWARE ................................................................. 19

6. DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................. 20

7. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 21

SERVICE & SUPPORT ............................................................................................ 22

Disclaimer of Product & Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will
try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some
information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain
typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check
the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo
Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the
information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be
obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious

damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure

safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or
cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the
ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be
placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord

will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings

on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do

not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this

product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service
issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the

date of purchase.

• The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of

any request for repair under warranty.

• The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the

product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.

• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered

under warranty.

• Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.

• Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not

required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.

• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.

• All other claims of any nature are not covered.

• Cables and batteries are not covered under warranty.

• Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.

• Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

• All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified for a

free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product
is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD

drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting,
Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

• The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local

Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at

the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE"

are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally

means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it

was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE

Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

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1. Introduction

The MCU-100P is a multiple camera controller designed for controlling Panasonic camcorders. Its
useful and user-friendly design allows you to connect a maximum of 4 Panasonic camcorders
through the Ethernet cables and an adapter box. Major functions of several Panasonic camcorders
can be easily operated and controlled using the MCU-100P at up to 300m away from the controller
unit.

The Datavideo MCU-100P Controller is capable of remotely configuring Panasonic P2 Camcorders
such as the AG-HPX255, AG-HPX371 or AG-HPX600 from an OB Van. The MCU-100P can connect up
to four Panasonic cameras allowing settings from one camera to be quickly aligned with other
cameras. With features similar to the Panasonic AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit, the MCU-100P
reduces cost in manpower and equipment and saves setup time and disk space for you.

To get more value out of this equipment please take a few minutes to read through this manual.
This will help familiarizing yourself with all the aspects of the MCU-100P control unit.

That’s Datavideo; sharing the value!

1.1 Features

• Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow remote setup of up to four Panasonic cameras.

• RJ-45 cabling allows unit to be placed up to 300m away from the camera(s).

• Control of Record and Playback functions.

• Control of Camera User memory functions.

• Control of Camera OSD Menu Navigation.

• Control of Shutter speed and degree functions.

• Control of Iris adjustment.

• Control of AWB & ABB functions.

• Control of White Balance A, B and Preset functions.

• Control of Camera Knee & Bars functions.

• Control of Camera Gain adjustment.

• RGB Black Level / R & B gain and Master Pedestal controls.

1.2 Compatible Panasonic Camera Models*

• AG-HPX255

• AG-HPX300

• AG-HPX301

• AG-HPX302

• AG-HPX304

• AG-HPX370

• AG-HPX370P

• AG-HPX371

• AG-HPX372

• AG-HPX500

• AG-HPX502

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• AG-HPX600

• AG-HPX600P

• AJ-HDX900

• AJ-HPX2700

• AJ-HPX2700G

• AJ-HPX3000

• AJ-HPX2000**

• AG-HPX380

• AG-HPX3100

• AJ-PX800G

• AJ-PX500

• AG-HPX393

*Note: Please see the product page on our official website for the updated list.

**Note: Datavideo has tested and found the above Panasonic cameras to be compatible with the

MCU-100P unit. However, due to the differences between individual Panasonic camera models
some features or settings may be limited. In most cases the same limitation also applies to the
Panasonic AG-EC4G unit.

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2. System Diagram