Sony HXCU-FB80L Instructions

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4K/HD Camera Control Unit

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

HXCU-FB80

Overview .................................................................... 3

System Configuration Examples .....................................4

Locations and Functions of Parts ........................... 7

Front Panel ..................................................................... 7

Rear Panel .................................................................... 10

Setup ........................................................................ 12

Area Settings ................................................................ 12

Settings when Connecting with Only Single-Mode

Optical Fiber Cable ....................................................12

Signal Format Setting ...................................................13

Output Signal Setting .................................................... 13

HD HDR Mode Setting ..................................................14

Status Display ......................................................... 16

Displaying the Status Screen ........................................ 16

Status Display Screen .................................................. 16

Setup Menu.............................................................. 19

Changing Menu Item Settings ......................................19

Menu Tree .................................................................... 21

Menu List ......................................................................23

Appendix.................................................................. 34

Notes on Use ................................................................34

About Transmission Distance .......................................34

Error Messages ............................................................ 35

Specifications ................................................................35

Pin Assignment ............................................................. 36

Overview

The HXCU-FB80 4K/HD Camera Control Unit (CCU) connects to an HXC-FB80/HXC-FB75/E75 HD Color Camera or to a CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor that is attached to a PXW-Z450/X500/X400/X320 Solid-State Memory Camcorder or PDW-850 Professional Disc Camcorder. It performs signal processing, provides an interface for external equipment, and supplies power to the camera. Long distance connection is also supported using single-mode fiber cables. The CCU can be combined with an RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel (optional) to form a camera control system. When combined with an HXC-FB80, it supports up-scaled output at 4K (3840×2160) or HD-HDR signal (HLG) output.

Note

The version of the unit and the HXC-FB80 to connect to the unit must both be upgraded to version 1.10 or later for HD-HDR signal support. For details, contact a Sony sales or service representative.

System Configuration Examples

4K SDR and HD SDR signal operation (HXC-FB80 connection)

Intercom headset

Optical composite

cable

Sync signal

input

Return video input

VBS prompter video input

HD prompter video input

4K compatible

picture monitor

SLOT2: 4K/12G, 4K/3G, or 2K/3G video output

Picture

monitor

SLOT1: HD SDI/SD SDI video output

HXCU-FB80

HXC-FB80 HD Color Camera

Prompter video output

a) The maximum transmission distance is 600 m (1,970 ft) when Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable is used. b) 4K/3G output and 2K/3G output are not supported at the same time. c) LAN cable connection is supported only for RCP-1500/1501/1530. Power must be supplied via a PoE hub or power supply must be

connected to EXT DC IN connector of RCP-1500/1501/1530.

4K/HD Camera

Control Unit

Intercom headset

AC power

CCA-5 cable/LAN

cable

RCP-1000-series

Remote Control Panel

When sub camera is connected (HXC-FB80 connection)

HXC-P70 etc. sub camera

AC-DN10 AC Adaptor

CCA-5 cable

HD SDI OUT

HD TRUNK

Intercom headset

Optical composite

cable

Sync signal

input

Return video input

VBS prompter video input

HD prompter video input

HXCU-FB80

HXC-FB80 HD Color Camera

Prompter video output

a) The maximum transmission distance is 600 m (1,970 ft) when Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable is used. b) Operation supported when the signal format is not set to 1080/50P, 59.94P. c) LAN cable connection is supported only for RCP-1500/1501/1530. Power must be supplied via a PoE hub or power supply must be

connected to EXT DC IN connector of RCP-1500/1501/1530.

d) For details about a D-Sub remote adapter, contact a Sony service representative.

4K/HD Camera

Control Unit

Intercom headset

AC power

CCA-5 cable/LAN cable

Remote Control Panel

HD picture

monitor

D-Sub n 8 pin

RCP-1000-series

SLOT2: HD TRUNK video

output

Picture

monitor

SLOT1: HD SDI/ SD SDI video output

HD HDR and HD SDR signal operation (HXC-FB80 connection)

Intercom headset

Sync signal

Optical composite

cable

input

HD HDR compatible

picture monitor

Return video input

VBS prompter video input

HD prompter video input

SLOT2: HD HDR video output

HD picture

monitor

SLOT2: HD SDR or HD TRUNK video output

Picture

monitor

HXCU-FB80

HXC-FB80 HD Color Camera

Prompter video output

a) The maximum transmission distance is 600 m (1,970 ft) when Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable is used. b) HD TRUNK output supported when the signal format is set to 1080/50i HDR, 59.94i HDR. c) LAN cable connection is supported only for RCP-1500/1501/1530. Power must be supplied via a PoE hub or power supply must be

connected to EXT DC IN connector of RCP-1500/1501/1530.

4K/HD Camera

Control Unit

Intercom headset

AC power

CCA-5 cable/LAN

cable

RCP-1000-series

Remote Control Panel

SLOT1: HD SDI/SD SDI video output

Connection using single-mode optical fiber cable only

For information on the menu setting, see “Settings when Connecting with Only Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable” (page 12).

4K compatible

picture monitor

HD prompter video input

SLOT2: 4K/3G video output

SLOT2: HD TRUNK video output

HXC-FB80/FB75/E75 HD Color Camera

Intercom headset

AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

Single-mode optical fiber cable (pair)

Return video input

VBS prompter video input

Sync signal input

HXCU-FB80

PXW-Z450/X500/X400/X320 Solid-State Memory Camcorder PDW-850 Professional Disc Camcorder

a) The maximum transmission distance is 10 km (32,800 ft) when a general single-mode optical fiber cable with an LC connector is used. b) Operation supported when connected to HXC-FB80. c) Operation supported when connected to HXC-FB80 and the signal format is not set to 1080/50P, 59.94P. d) LAN cable connection is supported only for RCP-1500/1501/1530. Power must be supplied via a PoE hub or power supply must be connected

Prompter video output

CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor

to EXT DC IN connector of RCP-1500/1501/1530.

4K/HD Camera

Control Unit

Intercom headset

AC power

CCA-5 cable/LAN cable

SLOT1: HD SDI/SD SDI video output

RCP-1000-series

Remote Control Panel

HD picture

monitor

Picture

monitor

Connection using the HXCE-FB70 Power Supply Unit

Intercom headset

4K compatible

picture monitor

Return video input

HD picture

monitor

VBS prompter video input

HD prompter video input

AC power

CCA-5 cable/LAN cable

RCP-1000 series

Remote Control Panel

SLOT2: 4K/3G video

output

SLOT2: HD TRUNK video output

SLOT1: HD SDI/SD SDI video output

Picture

monitor

HXC-FB80/FB75/E75 HD Color Camera

PXW-Z450/X500/X400/X320 Solid-State Memory Camcorder PDW-850 Professional Disc Camcorder

Optical composite

cable

HXCE-FB70 Power Supply Unit

Prompter video output

CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor

Singlemode optical fiber cable

4K/HD Camera

AC power

Sync signal input

HXCU-FB80

Control Unit

Intercom headset

a) The maximum transmission distance is 250 m (820 ft) when Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable is used. b) The maximum transmission distance is 10 km (32,800 ft) when a general single-mode optical fiber cable with an LC connector is used. c) Operation supported when connected to HXC-FB80. d) Operation supported when connected to HXC-FB80 and the signal format is not set to 1080/50P, 59.94P. e) LAN cable connection is supported only for RCP-1500/1501/1530. Power must be supplied via a PoE hub or power supply must be

connected to EXT DC IN connector of RCP-1500/1501/1530.

Locations and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

a Tally light

Turns on red to indicate a red tally signal is being received (such as when the picture from the camera connected to the CCU is being used). When the CALL button on the camera or the RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel is pressed, the light turns off if lit or turns on if not lit. Turns on green to indicate a green tally signal is being received. A number plate supplied with the CCU can be attached here (see the following figure).

b CABLE ALARM indicators

OPEN: Turns on when a camera is not connected (open circuit) to the CAMERA connector on the rear panel via a fiber cable. It flashes when there is a problem with the transmission between the camera and the CCU.

c INTERCOM audio input/output and control block

INTERCOM (intercom adjustment) knob

MIC/PGM (microphone/program) switch

INTERCOM (intercom select) switch

INTERCOM

MIC-ON

OFF

PGM

PROD

ENG

INTERCOM connector

• INTERCOM (intercom adjustment) knob

Adjusts the receiver audio level of the intercom.

• MIC/PGM (microphone/program) switch

ON: Turns the headset microphone on. OFF: Turns the headset microphone off. PGM: Selects program audio output. In this mode, the

INTERCOM knob adjusts the headset program audio level.

• INTERCOM (intercom select) switch

Selects the intercom signal input/output connection source for the INTERCOM connector on the front panel.

PROD: Connects the producer line. ENG: Connects the engineer line.

• INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin)

Connects the intercom headset.

For information about pin assignment, see “INTERCOM connector” (page 36) in “Pin Assignment”.

d MENU control block

DISP/MENU (display/menu) lever and indicator

CANCEL/ENTER lever

DISP CANCEL

MENU ENTER

CONTROL

CONTROL knob

• DISP/MENU (display/menu) lever and indicator

Selects the status display or setup menu display. In setup menu mode, the indicator turns on.

• CANCEL/ENTER lever

In setup menu mode, used to cancel and enter settings.

• CONTROL knob (rotary encoder)

In status screen mode, used to change the displayed page. In setup menu mode, used to move the cursor on a page and to change menu settings.

Pressing the CONTROL knob performs the same function as setting the CANCEL/ENTER lever to the ENTER position.

e PANEL ACTIVE button

Activates the control panel to control the camera connected to the CCU (panel active state). When the button is lit, the IRIS/MB ACTIVE indicator also turns on simultaneously. When the button is not lit, the panel is deactivated (panel lock state) to prevent inadvertent operation.

f SW1, SW2 (assignable switch 1, 2) buttons

Controls the function assigned to each button on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The button light turns on/off as the assigned function is switched on/off.

For details, see “ASSIGNABLE/CUSTOM” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1>.

g BARS (color bars) button

Switches on the color bar signal output to the monitor connected to the CCU (button light turns on). Pressing the button again restores the previous signal output.

h STANDARD button

Stores the current camera settings as the reference file data values in the camera (button light turns on for a few seconds). While the button is lit, pressing the button again cancels the operation and restores the previous data values.

i SHUTTER control block

Controls the shutter settings.

ON button

ECS (extended clear scan) button

Display

UP/DOWN lever

ECS

•ON button

SHUTTER

DOWN

Switches the normal shutter function, extended clear scan function, or slow shutter function on/off (button light turns on/off).

• ECS (extended clear scan) button

Switches the extended clear scan mode on/off (button light turns on/off).

•Display

When the ECS button is lit: Displays the clear scan frequency. When the ECS button is not lit: Displays the shutter speed. The indicator is not displayed when auto shutter is on.

•UP/DOWN lever

When the ECS button is lit: Adjusts the clear scan frequency. UP increases the frequency, and DOWN decreases the frequency. When the ECS button is not lit: Adjusts the shutter speed. UP increases the shutter speed, and DOWN decreases the shutter speed. The number of frames at slow shutter speed increases when the lever is in the UP position, and decreases in the DOWN position.

Holding the lever UP or DOWN advances the setting in that direction.

j MASTER GAIN control block

Controls the video output signal gain in response to the lighting of the subject.

Display

UP/DOWN lever

MASTER GAIN

DOWN

•Display

Displays the video output signal gain setting (dB units). The indicator is not displayed when auto gain (AGC) is on.

• UP/DOWN lever

Adjusts the video output signal gain setting (dB units). UP increases the gain, and DOWN decreases the gain. Holding the lever UP or DOWN advances the setting in that direction.

k ALARM indicator

Lights up red to indicate an error in the CCU or camera system.

l OPTICAL CONDITION CAM/CCU (optical reception)

indicator

The CAM indicator shows the reception status of the connected camera adaptor, and the CCU indicator shows the reception status of the unit.

Green: The reception level is good. Orange: The reception level is low. Red: The reception level is extremely low. Off: A transmission error has occurred.

m POWER switch

Switches the power for the entire system on and off, including the CCU, camera, and the RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel. Pressing the “?” side turns the camera system on, and pressing the “a” side turns it off.

n CAM POWER indicator

Turns on when power is supplied to the camera.

o LOCK switch

Locks the buttons on the front panel. Select the desired buttons to be locked on the <FRONT PANEL 3> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu.

For details, see “<FRONT PANEL 3>” (page 32).

p NETWORK indicator

Displays the network system connection status.

On: Indicates that external control equipment (RCP-1000-

series Remote Control Panel or other device) is connected.

Flashing: Indicates a connection problem with the external

control equipment (RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel or other device).

Off: Indicates that a LAN cable is not connected or that the

network system connection parameters have not been set.

For details, see “Network diagnostics” (page 18) and “NETWORK SETTINGS menu” (page 33).

q CALL button

Sends a call signal to the camera connected to the CCU and any external controller (such as the RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel). The CALL button is commonly used to raise the camera operator or external control equipment operators on the intercom.

r CUSTOM (custom volume) knob

Controls the function assigned to the knob on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. Turning the knob adjusts the assigned function.

For details, see “VOLUME” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1> and “CUSTOM” (page 32) on <FRONT PANEL 2>.

s White balance adjustment control block

ATW (auto tracing white balance) button

PRESET (white balance preset) button

WHITE (white balance manual adjustment) knobs

The indicator operating mode (on/off function) can be set on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The adjustment can be set to black balance or flare balance adjustment in relative or absolute value mode on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The default value is black balance adjustment in relative value mode.

For details, see “R/B BLACK” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1> and “R/B BLACK” (page 32) on <FRONT PANEL 2>.

v IRIS/MASTER BLACK adjustment control block

MASTER BLACK (master black adjustment) knob

EXT (lens extender) indicator

AUTO (auto iris) button

MASTER BLACK

AUTO

EXT

IRIS/MB ACTIVE

IRIS

IRIS/MB ACTIVE (iris/master black active) indicator

IRIS (iris adjustment) knob

ATW PRESET

• ATW (auto tracing white balance) button

WHITE

The white balance is automatically adjusted in response to the lighting conditions while this button is turned on and lit.

• PRESET (white balance preset) button

The white balance is automatically adjusted with a 3200K color temperature preset value while this button is turned on and lit.

• WHITE (white balance manual adjustment) knobs

Adjusts the white balance manually. The left knob adjusts the R coefficient, and the right knob adjusts the B coefficient. The adjustment can be set to relative or absolute value mode on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The default value is relative value mode.

For details, see “R/B WHITE” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1> and “R/B WHITE” (page 32) on <FRONT PANEL 2>.

Note

When the ATW button is lit, the WHITE knobs are deactivated.

t AUTO WHITE/BLACK (white balance/black balance

auto adjustment) lever

Initiates the white balance or black balance auto adjustment function. WHITE automatically adjusts the white balance, and BLACK automatically adjusts the black balance.

u BLACK/FLARE (black balance/flare balance manual

adjustment) knobs and indicator

Adjusts the black balance and flare balance manually. When the indicator is not lit, the knobs adjust the black balance. When the indicator is lit, the knobs adjust the flare balance. The left knob adjusts the R coefficient, and the right knob adjusts the B coefficient.

• MASTER BLACK (master black adjustment) knob

Adjusts the master black manually. The adjustment can be set to relative or absolute value mode on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The default value is relative value mode.

For details, see “M BLACK” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1> and “M BLACK” (page 32) on <FRONT PANEL 2>.

• EXT (lens extender) indicator

Turns on to indicate that the lens extender is in-use on the camera.

• AUTO (auto iris) button

Switches the lens auto iris adjustment function on/off (button light turns on/off). The iris is automatically adjusted in response to the input light level. When the button is not lit, the iris is adjusted manually.

• IRIS/MB ACTIVE (iris/master black active) indicator

Indicates, when lit, that the iris and master black controls are active (in panel active state set by the PANEL ACTIVE button). When the indicator is lit, the iris and master black can be adjusted from the CCU.

Note

The indicator is not lit when the iris and master black controls in the RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel are active.

• IRIS (iris adjustment) knob

When the AUTO button is not lit: Adjusts the lens iris manually. When the AUTO button is lit: Finely adjusts the auto adjusted iris value. The adjustment can be set to relative or absolute value mode on the <FRONT PANEL 1> page in the CCU CONFIGURATION menu. The default value is absolute value mode.

For details, see “IRIS” (page 31) on <FRONT PANEL 1> and “IRIS” (page 32) on <FRONT PANEL 2>.

Rear Panel

a “Memory Stick” slot

For service use only.

b LAN jack (RJ-45, 8-pin)

Connects to a LAN hub (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), when using a network connection, via a LAN cable (shielded type, category 5 or higher).

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

c HD PROMPTER (HD teleprompter connectors) (BNC

type)

When a camera that supports an HD teleprompter function is connected to the CAMERA connector, the HD-SDI signal input on this connector is output from the SDI I/O connector of the camera.

Note

Input an HD-SDI signal having frequency synchronization with the camera control unit.

d SLOT2, SDI OUTPUT 1 to 4 (4K/3G/HD TRUNK output)

connectors (BNC type)

Outputs the camera signal as 12G SDI signal, 3G SDI signal, or 1.5G signal (HD TRUNK only).

e RETURN INPUT SDI1, SDI2, VBS1, VBS2 (VBS/SDI

return video) connectors (BNC type)

Inputs the VBS return video signals (2-system), HD SDI or SD SDI return video signals (2-system).

f AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1, CH-2 connectors (XLR 3-pin)

Outputs audio signals from the camera AUDIO 1 IN and AUDIO 2 IN connectors.

g CAMERA connector (optical fiber connector)

Connect to the target camera or CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor. When you use an optical composite cable for connection, power supply, all camera signals, such as control signal, video signal and audio signals can be transmitted. When you use only single-mode optical fiber cables for connection, all signals (except power supply) can be transmitted by a pair of single-mode optical fiber cables.

For details about pin assignment, see “CAMERA connector” (page 37).

Note

If the terminations of the single-mode optical fiber cable or optical composite cable are contaminated with dust, etc., transmission errors may occur. Be sure to replace the cap that came with the cable over the termination when a cable is not in use.

h AC supply input connector

Connects to the AC supply via the specified power cord (optional). A plug holder (optional) can be used to secure the power cord to the CCU.

i REFERENCE (reference input) connectors (BNC type)

IN: Inputs an HD tri-level reference sync signal or SD

reference sync signal (black burst signal) for external sync.

OUT: The input signal is output from the other connector as-is

(loop-through output). If the loop-through output is not used, it is automatically connected to a 75 Ω terminator.

j PROMPTER (teleprompter input) connectors (BNC

type)

IN: Inputs the VBS signal for the teleprompter. OUT: The input signal is output from the other connector as-is

(loop-through output). If the loop-through output is not used, it is automatically connected to a 75 Ω terminator.

k REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Transmits and receives control signals from the RCP-1000series Remote Control Panel via a CCA-5 cable (optional). It also supplies power when connected to an RCP-1000-series Remote Control Panel.

l VBS 1, 2 (composite video signal 1, 2) connectors

(BNC type)

Outputs (2-system) the camera signals in composite signal format.

m SLOT1, SDI OUTPUT 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type)

Outputs the camera signals in HD SDI or SD SDI signal format. The SDI OUTPUT 3 and SDI OUTPUT 4 connectors can also output signals with superimposed character or marker display.

n PIX (picture monitor output) connector (BNC type)

Outputs a video signal for a picture monitor. It can also output a signal with superimposed character display.

o SYNC (sync signal output) connector

Outputs a sync signal for connection to the sync signal input connector of a waveform monitor or picture monitor.

p INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM (intercom/tally/program

audio) connector (D-sub 25-pin)

Transmits and receives the various intercom, tally, and program audio signals. It connects to the intercom/tally/program audio connector of the intercom system.

For information about pin assignment, see “INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM connector” (page 36) in “Pin Assignment”.

Note

Depending on the PGM MIX LEVEL settings of the camera, PGM signal may leak into the INTERCOM output. Turn the PGM MIX LEVEL settings down to reduce the signal interference.

q TRUNK connector (D-sub 9-pin, RS-232C/RS-422A

standard)

Connects to an external device to provide a communication path via the CCU between that device and another external device connected to the TRUNK connector on the camera. You can switch between RS-232C and RS-422A settings in the menu.

For information about pin assignment, see “TRUNK connector” (page 37) in “Pin Assignment”.

Setup

Area Settings

“- - - - ” appears in the SHUTTER display five seconds after setting. Area settings are stored and the units switches to normal mode.

Settings when Connecting with Only Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable

Before using the unit

When you use this unit for the first time, area setting is required.

Setting the area

SHUTTER display

SW1, SW2 buttons

PANEL ACTIVE button

LOCK switch

POWER switch

UP/DOWN lever

1 Turn t h e powe r o n. 2 Set the LOCK switch to OFF and make sure that the

PANEL ACTIVE button is not illuminated.

If the PANEL ACTIVE button lights up, press the button to turn the light off.

3 Press and hold down the SW1 and SW2 buttons at the

same time for more than two seconds.

The unit switches to setting mode and selectable setting values appear in the SHUTTER display.

4 Release the buttons after the unit switches to setting

mode.

LASER DIODE (optical output) setting

When you use only single-mode optical fiber cable to connect the HD camera adaptor to this unit, configure the optical output setting in the unit.

Setting LASER DIODE

1 Connect the unit and the HD camera adaptor by a

single-mode optical fiber cable.

2 Set the POWER switch of this unit to ON. 3 Display the menu.

For information about setting menu items, see “Setup Menu” (page 19).

4 Set the optical output to ON.

Display the <OUTPUT SELECT> S01 page of the SYSTEM OPERATION menu, then set LASER DIODE to ON.

Notes

• This setting is unnecessary when you use optical composite cables.

• In the factory default setting, LASER DIODE is set to OFF when this unit starts up. If you want to retain the LASER DIODE setting you have previously set, from the CCU CONFIGURATION menu, select <OTHERS> C14 page, LASER DIODE ON BACKUP, then set to ENABLE.

• Use general, single-mode optical fiber cables with an LC connector for connection. For details, contact a Sony sales representative.

5 Select the desired area, using the UP/DOWN lever,

within five seconds after the unit switches to setting mode.

Setting Area

60i5 60i 50i

a) NTSC composite video signal output with black setup (7.5 IRE).

System frequency: 59.94i

b) NTSC composite video signal output with no black setup. System

frequency: 59.94i

c) PAL composite video signal output. System frequency: 50i

Note

Setting mode is deactivated unless setup starts within five seconds after the unit switches to setting mode. Follow step 3 again to activate setting mode.

NTSC (except Japan)

NTSC (Japan)

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Sony HXCU-FB80L Instructions

Table of Contents

Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts

Setup