Datavideo MCU-200P Users Manual

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ....................................................................................... 2

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 2

WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 3

TANDARD WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 3

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WO YEAR WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 3

DISPOSAL ....................................................................................................................... 3

1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 4

FEATURE ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.1

COMPATIBLE PANASONIC CAMERA MODELS .......................................................................... 4

1.2

2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS .................................................................................. 6

REAR VIEW .................................................................................................................... 6

2.1

Adapter Box .................................................................................................................. 6

FRONT VIEW .................................................................................................................. 8

2.2

Keyboard Control Guide ................................................................................................ 8

Seven Segment Display and LED Indicators ................................................................. 12

Operation Modes – LOCK and NORMAL ...................................................................... 12

3. CAMERA SETUPS ....................................................................................................... 13

HOW TO COPY SETTINGS SET BY THE MCU-200P FROM ONE CAMERA TO ANOTHER ...................... 13

3.1

HOW TO STORE / RECALL SETTINGS FROM INTERNAL MEMORY MU-1, MU-2 OR MU-3 ............... 13

3.2

3.3

HOW TO SAVE / LOAD THE CAMCORDERS’ SETTINGS TO / FROM A PC ......................................... 13

4. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE .............................................................................. 15

HOW TO UPDATE THE MCU-200P FIRMWARE .................................................................... 15

4.1

HOW TO UPDATE THE AD-1P FIRMWARE ............................................................................ 15

4.2

5. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................. 16

6. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 17

SERVICE & SUPPORT...................................................................................................... 18

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 de a le r.

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 is 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.

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

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 & batteries are not covered under warranty. Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Two Year Warranty

All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a free one

year extension to the standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For information on how to register please visit www.datavideo.com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors.

Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives are only

covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).

Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

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.

1. Introduction

The MCU-200P 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-200P at up to 300m away from the controller unit.

The Datavideo MCU-200P 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-200P 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-200P 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-200P control unit.

That’s Datavideo; sharing the value!

1.1 Feature

• 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

• 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-

200P 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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