This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
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(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
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Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
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Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
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est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le
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Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
Basic configuration of menu pages ...........................................57
Menu transition diagram............................................................59
Menu Items ................................................................................60
Configuring the RCP-920/921 Operating Environment............65
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Table of Contents
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Precautions
Overview
Note on faulty pixels on the LCD panel
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with
high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio
of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels
may be “stuck,” either always off (black), always on (red,
green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period
of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid
crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear
spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
Features
The RCP-920/921 Remote Control Panel is designed for
remote control of the BVP/HDC series Color Video
Camera via the CCU/HDCU Camera Control Unit. This
panel is connected to the CCU/HDCU Camera Control
Unit (or the CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit,
which is connected to the CCU/HDCU) by a dedicated
cable of up to 200 m (656 feet) in length and controls the
camera functions which are used most frequently in basic
applications from a distance.
The RCP-920 and RCP-921 are completely identical in
their functions except with respect to the iris and master
black adjustments.
For the iris and master black adjustments, the RCP-920
uses a joystick type control while the RCP-921 uses rotary
knobs.
The principal features of the RCP-920/921 are as follows.
Optimized control arrangement for basic camera
operation
This remote control panel is provided with essential
control functions for basic operation of a BVP/HDCseries camera.
The buttons, knobs, and other controls have been arranged
according to their functions and with consideration to their
frequency of use. Indicators and buttons light or flash to
indicate the status of the system operation.
Also, guard frames are provided to protect against
accidental use of those buttons vital to camera operation.
These features ensure easy and error-free use of this
remote control panel.
Auto setup control
The RCP-920/921 has built-in microcomputers that
reliably perform automatic setup for the majority of the
control items. The various items can be automatically
adjusted independently or in combination.
Scene file control
Using the paint menu, camera adjustment data for a
particular scene can be stored in the video camera as a
scene file. Up to five such files can be stored. This allows
quick adaptation to various shooting conditions simply by
calling up a scene file.
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Camera SLS/ECS/shutter function control
The SLS (Slow Shutter), ECS (Extended Clear Scan), and
electronic shutter functions of the camera can be turned
ON/OFF from this panel. The ECS frequency and shutter
speed are also selected using the buttons on the panel.
Dedicated cable or Ethernet connection
The connection between the remote control panel and the
camera control unit is established by a single dedicated
cable (CCA-5) that reliably sends and receives all
necessary signals and also provides power for the panel.
Alternatively, a connection via Ethernet cable is also
possible.
Support for parallel operation with other control
panels
Video cameras can be concurrently controlled from this
panel and other controller, such as the MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit.
Four units fit in 19-inch rack
Up to four units of this control panel can be mounted in
line on a 19-inch EIA standard rack.
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Overview
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Examples of System Configurations
Command cable system (for HDC series)
HDC1000
HDC1000
HDC1500
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
PIX/WF
VCS-700
CCU (1 to 6)
CNU-700RCP (1 to 6)
VCS
MSU-900 series
HDC1500
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
CCU/CNU
REMOTE
CCA-5 cable
CCU/CNU
REMOTE
CCU/CNU
REMOTE
RCP-920/921
CCU/CNU
REMOTE
CCA-5 cable
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Ethernet system (for HDC series)
HDC1000
HDC1000
HDC1500
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
Video switcher
PoE
switching hub
1)
compatible
MSU-900 series
HDC1500
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
HDCU1000
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
RCP-920/921
or
HDCU1500
(+HKCU1001/HKCU1003)
Ethernet straight cable
(Category 5 or higher)
1) Power over Ethernet
About the switching hub power supply
As the maximum power of the RCP-920/921 is
14 W, multiply 14 W by the number of connected
RCP units when considering the power supply
from the switching hub.
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Overview
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Precautions for Ethernet System
Connections
When connecting the unit to the system with an Ethernet
cable, make sure to ground the unit using one of the
following methods.
• Secure the flanges on the unit with screws.
• Connect a ground wire to the bottom of the unit.
To secure the flanges on the unit with screws
Flange
Flange
Console,
etc.
2
Attach the ground wire with the removed screw.
Note
The screws are not supplied with this unit. Use screws that
are suited to the installation location.
To connect a ground wire to the bottom of the
unit
1
Unscrew the screw on the rear of the unit.
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Location and Function of Parts
Operation Panel
STANDARD button
Control select block
Power and output signal select block
CLOSE button
AUTO SETUP block
Camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons
Paint control block
Scene file control block
Filter control block
Master gain control block
SHUTTER control block
RCP-920
RCP-921
CALL button
PANEL ACTIVE button
OPT indicators
ALARM indicator
NET
DETAIL
OFF
IRIS
WORK
RELATIVE AUTO
KNEE
OFF
MASTER
BLACK
D EXT
EXT
IRIS/MB
ACTIVE
SENS
CLOSE OPEN
COARSE
White balance/black balance control block
Camera number/tally indication window
NETWORK indicator
Iris/master black control block (pages 53 and 54)
Expanded camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons
Iris/master black control block (page 54 and 55)
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IRIS
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
RCP-
921
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1 STANDARD button
When you press this button, the video camera settings are
initialized to the reference values stored on the video
camera, and the button lights for several seconds.
If you press the button while it lights, the video camera
retrieves the state before the button was lit.
2 Control select block
a PARA (parallel mode) button
Lights when Parallel mode is active, in which concurrent
operation with another control panel is possible.
When this button is lit, all the buttons and controls on this
panel except for the iris/master black control block and
CLOSE button are active, even if the PANEL ACTIVE
button is not lit.
If you press the button while lit, it goes dark and Parallel
mode is cancelled.
b MASTER and SLAVE buttons
When adjusting the white balance of multiple cameras in
Master/Slave mode, designate the master camera or the
slave camera with these buttons.
Press and light up the MASTER button to specify the
connected camera for the master. Press and light up the
SLAVE button to specify the connected camera for the
slave. The slave cameras follow the master camera
settings.
If you press a button when lit, it goes dark.
Note
The BARS button takes priority to the TEST button. If the
BARS button is lit, press the button to turn it dark before
pressing the TEST button.
4 CLOSE (iris close) button
Press and light up this button to close the iris. If you press
the button while lit, it goes dark and iris closure is
canceled.
5 AUTO SETUP block
This block has various buttons for automatic adjustment of
the camera.
AUTO SETUP
SKIN DTL
AUTO HUE
LEVEL
START/
BREAK
WHITE BLACK
a Auto adjustment item select buttons
Press and light up these buttons to select items to be
automatically adjusted.
SKIN DTL AUTO HUE: Skin tone detail automatic hue
LEVEL: Gamma balance, knee point, master black level,
etc.
b START/BREAK button
Press to start automatic adjustment of the selected items.
The button lights during adjustment and goes dark when
adjustment is completed.
If you press the button when lit, the automatic adjustment
is cancelled and the button flashes. To stop the flashing,
press the button again.
3 Power and output signal select block
a CAM PW (camera power) button
Press and light up this button to turn the power supply to
the video camera ON. (The button promptly flashes until
the camera becomes ready for transmission.)
When you press this button again, it starts flashing and the
power supply is turned OFF.
b Test signal output select buttons
Press and light up one of these buttons to activate the test
signal generator of the video camera and send the
respective signals.
TEST: To send a sawtooth signal to test the video circuits.
BARS: To send a color bar signal.
c WHITE (white balance) button
Press to automatically adjust the white balance.
The button lights during adjustment and goes dark when
adjustment is completed.
If you press this button when lit or the START/BREAK
button, the automatic adjustment is cancelled and the
button flashes. To stop the flashing, press the button again.
d BLACK (black balance) button
Press to automatically adjust the black balance and black
set.
The button lights during adjustment and goes dark when
adjustment is completed.
If you press this button when lit or the START/BREAK
button, the automatic adjustment is cancelled and the
button flashes. To stop the flashing, press the button again.
Note
If an error occurs during adjustment, the pressed button
flashes.
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6 Camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons
Various functions of the video camera or the CCU/HDCU
can be turned ON and OFF from this panel.
The following switching functions are assigned to seven of
the buttons at the factory and the rightmost button is
reserved for future use.
Press and light up these buttons to turn ON the respective
functions.
Press again so that the buttons go dark to turn OFF the
functions.
7 Paint control block
a LCD panel
Shows adjustment items and other information.
5600K: 5600K electric color temperature conversion
function
AUTO KNEE: Auto knee function. When this button is lit
(ON), the knee point is automatically adjusted
according to the light content of the picture.
SKIN DETAIL: Skin tone detail function
DETAIL GATE: Skin tone detail gate function. When
this button is lit (ON), the adjustment range of the skin
tone detail is displayed in white on the monitor screen.
SAT: Saturation function
BLACK GAMMA: Black gamma function
CHARACTER: Self-diagnostic display function.
When this button is lit (ON), the contents of the selfdiagnosis of the CCU/HDCU is displayed on a monitor
connected to the CHARACTER OUTPUT connector of
the CCU/HDCU.
The contents are also mixed to the video signal to be
output from the PIX1 OUTPUT connector.
Each time you press this button, the display changes as
follows:
The contents of the self-diagnosis may be displayed when
required even if this button is not lit.
b CLEAR button
Press and hold for more than 1 second to clear the
manually adjusted settings of the selected items and
resume the standard settings (which can be defined by the
user).
c ENTER button
Press to select or confirm menu and adjustment items, etc.
d Paint controls (rotary encoders)
Adjust the value of the selected paint adjustment item.
e MENU UP/DOWN button
Used for moving between menu pages. Press the v button
to go back one page and the V button to go to the next
page.
8 Scene file control block
a SCENE FILES buttons
While the STORE button is flashing: When you press
one of these buttons, the current setting data is stored
as a file of the corresponding number.
While the STORE button is out: The stored data can be
retrieved by pressing and lighting up the button of the
desired number. Press the lit button to turn it dark and
resume the previous status.
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b STORE (scene file store) button
To store a scene file, first press this button so that the
button starts flashing, then press the SCENE FILES button
of the desired number. When file storage is completed, the
STORE button goes dark.
To cancel storage, press the flashing button again before
pressing the SCENE FILES button. The STORE button
goes dark.
9 Filter control block
CCND
a ND filter select buttons
Once either button is pressed, both buttons light up. Each
time you press the buttons, the ND filter setting changes as
follows. (Filters shown below are examples. Actual filters
will differ, depending on the camera.)
v : 1 t 2 t 3 t 4 t 5 t 1 t …
V : 5 t 4 t 3 t 2 t 1 t 5 t …
It continuously changes when either button is kept
pressed.
Note
Once you press any of the buttons 1 and 4, all the four
buttons light, enabling both the ND and CC filter
selections.
J Master gain control block
MASTER GAIN buttons and display
Select the appropriate video gain according to the
illumination of the subject to be shot. The selected value
(in dB) is displayed in the window.
The gain value increases when the v (up) button is pressed
and decreases when the V (down) button is pressed. It
continuously changes when either button is kept pressed.
K SHUTTER control block
b ND filter display
Indicates the number corresponding to the selected ND
filter. (Filters shown below are examples. Actual filters
will differ, depending on the camera.)
Once either button is pressed, both buttons light up. Each
time you press the buttons, the CC filter setting changes as
follows. (Filters shown below are examples. Actual filters
will differ, depending on the camera.)
v : A t B t C t D t E t A t …
V : E t D t C t B t A t E t …
It continuously changes when either button is kept
pressed.
a ON button
Turns the camera SLS function, shutter function, or ECS
function ON and OFF. Pressing the button causes it to light
and turns the function ON. Pressing the button again
causes it to go dark and turns the function OFF.
b SLS/SHUTTER/ECS indicators
The indicator for the function selected via the menu lights.
Toggle the black balance adjustment mode and flare
balance adjustment mode for the BLACK/FLARE knobs.
Press and light the button to select the flare balance
adjustment mode. Press the button again so that it goes
dark when adjusting the black balance.
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b ABSOLUTE (absolute value mode) button
Press and light up this button to set the mode of manual
adjustment with the WHITE, BLACK, FLARE, BLACK
GAMMA, and DETAIL knobs from Relative mode to
Absolute mode.
In the following cases, Relative mode is automatically
selected (the lit button goes dark).
• When an automatic setup (level, white, black) is
completed.
• When a scene file is retrieved.
• When the adjustment mode is switched between the
flare balance and black balance by pressing the FLARE
button.
• When the controlled CCU/HDCU is changed due to the
RCP Assign settings of the master setup unit (MSU).
When the PANEL ACTIVE button is out, or one of the
PARA, MASTER, or SLAVE buttons is lit, Relative mode
is automatically selected and this ABSOLUTE button is
not operative.
c WHITE (white balance manual adjustment) knobs
Used to manually adjust the white balance. From the left,
the knobs are for R, G, and B signal adjustment.
d BLACK/FLARE (black balance/flare balance
manual adjustment) knobs
Used to manually adjust the black balance (when the
FLARE button is out) or the flare balance (when the
FLARE button is lit).
From the left, the knobs are for R, G, and B signal
adjustment.
Lit: Normal connection to the control device (CCU/
HDCU) is established.
Flashing: There is no connection to the control device
(CCU/HDCU).
Out: No camera network connection is established, or
settings for connection to an Ethernet system are not
configured.
O ALARM indicator
Lights in red when trouble occurs in the camera system
and the self-diagnostic function activates at the video
camera head or the CCU/HDCU.
P OPT (optical) indicators
When this panel is used in a camera system with optical
fiber connection, indicates the reception status of the
optical signal (the reception level).
The CAM indicator shows the reception status for the
CCU/HDCU-to-camera link. The CCU indicator shows
the reception status for the camera-to-CCU/HDCU link.
Green: Good reception
Orange: Weakened reception
Red: Severely weakened reception
Out: Connection problem, or no optical fiber connection
Q PANEL ACTIVE button
Press and light up this button to enable control (panel
active condition) of the camera system connected to this
panel. The IRIS/MB ACTIVE button will also be lit at the
same time.
If you press this button so that it goes dark, the panel will
be locked, preventing accidental misoperation.
e Spare button
For future use.
f DETAIL adjustment knob
Turn to adjust the detail level.
g BLACK GAMMA adjustment knob
Turn to adjust the black gamma.
M Camera number/tally indication window
The number of the camera being controlled from this panel
is displayed in orange.
When a red tally signal is sent to the camera, the number
is displayed in black and the background of the number
lights in red.
When a green tally signal is sent to the camera, the number
is displayed in black and the background of the number
lights in green.
When both the red and green tally signals are
simultaneously sent, the left half of the background lights
in red and the right half lights in green.
N NETWORK indicator
Indicates the status during connection to an Ethernet
system.
R CALL button
Press this button so that signal is sent to the camera and the
CALL button on the camera lights. If the tally lamps on the
camera and the red tally lamp on the CCU/HDCU were lit,
they will go dark. Conversely, if they were out, they will
light.
When the CALL button on the camera is pressed, the
CALL button on this panel lights and a buzzer sounds.
S Expanded camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons
(RCP-921 only)
a KNEE OFF button
Press and light up this button to turn the knee function OFF.
b DETAIL OFF button
Press and light up this button to turn the detail function OFF.
c Spare button
For future use.
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Iris/master black control block (RCP-920)
a EXT indicator
b Spare button
c AUTO button
d IRIS/MB ACTIVE button
e IRIS RELATIVE button
f IRIS display
g MASTER BLACK
RELATIVE button
h MASTER BLACK display
a EXT (lens extender) indicator
EXT: Lights when lens extender is used.
D EXT: Lights when digital extender function is ON in a
camera equipped with that function.
b Spare button
For future use.
c AUTO button
Press and light
up this
button to automatically adjust the
iris according to the amount of input light.
While the button is lit, the reference value for auto
adjustment can be fine-adjusted in the range of ±1F.
If you press the button when lit, it goes dark and Manual
iris adjustment is enabled.
i SENS control knob
j COARSE control knob
k Master black control ring
l IRIS control lever/preview switch
g MASTER BLACK RELATIVE button
When the IRIS/MB ACTIVE button is lit, the master black
adjustment mode can be selected with this button. Press
and light up the button for the Relative mode or press so
that it goes dark for Absolute mode. When the IRIS/MB
ACTIVE button is out, Relative mode is automatically
selected and this button is not operative.
h MASTER BLACK display
Displays the current master black setting in the range from
–99 to +99.
i SENS (sensitivity) control knob
Used for manual iris adjustment in Absolute mode. This
control is not operative when Relative mode is selected.
d IRIS/MB ACTIVE (iris/master black active) button
Press and light up this button to enable iris, CLOSE
button, and master black controls on the panel.
When the PANEL ACTIVE button is pressed, this button
also lights up.
e IRIS RELATIVE button
When the IRIS/MB ACTIVE button is lit, the iris manual
adjustment mode can be selected with this button. Press
and light up the button for the Relative mode or press so
that it goes dark for Absolute mode. When the IRIS/MB
ACTIVE button is out, Relative mode is automatically
selected and this button is not operative.
f IRIS display
Displays the F number of the current iris setting. When the
lens is closed, “CL” is displayed.
See the table “Iris adjustment functions” (page 54).
j COARSE control knob
Used for manual iris adjustment.
See the table “Iris adjustment functions” (page 54).
k Master black control ring
Turn to manually adjust the master black level.
The setting is displayed on the MASTER BLACK display.
l IRIS control lever/preview switch
When the AUTO button is out, you can adjust the iris
manually by moving the lever.
When the AUTO button is lit, the reference value for
automatic iris adjustment can be set in a range of ±1F with
this lever.
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Press the switch axially to output preview key signals from
the EXT I/O connector.
See the table “Iris adjustment functions” (page 54).
Iris adjustment functions
Press
OPEN
CLOSE
IRIS lever (RCP-920)
IRIS control knob
Relative mode
(IRIS RELATIVE button lit)
Adjusts the iris with relative values within 1/4 of
the total range from OPEN to CLOSED.
Adjusts the iris within the variable range set by
the SENS and COARSE controls.
Absolute mode
(IRIS RELATIVE button out)
(RCP-921)
COARSE control knobAdjusts the total range from OPEN to CLOSED
Sets the lower limit for CLOSED.
in relative values.
SENS control knobDoes not function.Sets the upper limit for OPEN, referenced to the
CLOSED value set by the COARSE control.
Iris/master black control block (RCP-921)
a EXT indicator
d IRIS/MB ACTIVE button
f IRIS display
h MASTER BLACK display
e IRIS RELATIVE button
c AUTO button
i SENS control knob
b Spare button
j COARSE control knob
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k IRIS control knob
l Iris gauge
m MASTER BLACK control knob
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Parts 1 through 0 have the same function as shown for
the RCP-920.
k IRIS control
When the AUTO button is out, you can adjust the iris
manually by turning the control.
When the AUTO button is lit, the reference value for
automatic iris adjustment can be set in a range of ±1F with
this control.
See the table “Iris adjustment functions” (page 54).
ATTENTION
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur
pour le câblage de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension
excessive à ce port.
Suivez les instructions pour ce port.
ACHTUNG
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem PeripheriegerätAnschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese
Buchse haben könnte.
Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für diese Buchse.
l Iris gauge
The white line on the gauge provides a click position for
the IRIS control. Turn the gauge to set the line to the most
frequently used iris position, and it can be used as the
reference for manual iris adjustment.
The gauge rotates infinitely in either direction. When no
click position is required, set the line outside the rotation
range of the IRIS control.
m MASTER BLACK control knob
Manually adjust the master black level.
The setting is displayed on the MASTER BLACK display.
Connector Panel
b CCU/CNU REMOTE (camera control unit/camera
command network unit remote) connector (8-pin
multiconnector, female)
Connects to the RCP/CNU connector of the camera
control unit or the RCP connector of the camera command
network unit.
c AUX REMOTE (auxiliary remote) connector (8-pin
multiconnector, female)
Connects to the RCP-700/701.
Note
The AUX REMOTE connector supplies power to the
remote control panel (RCP). Do not connect anything
other than the RCP to this connector.
d EXT I/O connector (10-pin, male)
Supplies preview signals.
d EXT I/O connector
c AUX REMOTE connector
b CCU/CNU REMOTE connector
a (network) connector
a (network) connector (8-pin RJ-45)
Used for establishing an Ethernet connection.
Connect to the network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) hub
using a network cable (shielded type with Category 5 and
higher). Through this connector, you can receive power
from devices, such as hubs supporting PoE, that are
compatible with IEEE802.3af standard.
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.
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Menu Configuration and
Basic Operation
The RCP-920/921 provides menu operations for various
functions such as adjustments of system equipment.
Basic operation
In the factory default condition, the first page of the paint
menu appears on the LCD panel when power is supplied.
During subsequent use, the last used menu page will
appear.
For information on how to switch from and to other menu
pages, see “Menu transition diagram” (page 59).
Paint menu
1
Display the menu.
Configuration menu
1
Display the configuration menu.
Press the ENTER button once to go to the top page of
the paint menu.
Press the ENTER button again and hold it for at least
1 second. The top page of the configuration menu
appears.
2
Go to the page with the item to be set.
Turn the right paint control to move the cursor to the
setting or adjustment item that you want to set, and
press the ENTER button. A display for the respective
setting appears. Use the v and V buttons as required
to move between pages.
3
Select the item.
Turn the paint control to move the cursor to the item
and press the ENTER button. The cursor shape
becomes “?.”
4
Set or adjust the item.
The paint menu appears when power is supplied.
To call up other paint menu pages, press v or V on the
MENU UP/DOWN button in the paint control block.
2
Set or adjust the item.
Turn the paint control for the respective setting to
adjust the value (or select a setting).
Note
In the following cases, some items cannot be operated
from the paint menu.
Button statusUnavailable items
ABSOLUTE button: LitWHITE
COLOR TEMP
DETAIL LEVEL
ABSOLUTE button: Lit
FLARE button: Out
ABSOLUTE button: Lit
FLARE button: Lit
ABSOLUTE button: Lit
SD button: Out
ABSOLUTE button: Lit
SD button: Lit
1)
1)
BLACK
FLARE
DETAIL LEVEL
SD DETAIL LEVEL
Turn the right paint control to adjust the value (or
select a setting), and press the ENTER button. The
change becomes active, and the cursor shape returns to
“>.”
Note
For pages which contain a “SET” item, any changes
on the page will not become active until confirmed by
the setting procedure. To do this, move the cursor to
“SET” and press the ENTER button twice.
1) Only when an SD function is assigned to either of the
spare buttons. You can assign an SD function to the
spare button in the SW ASSIGN menu of the
configuration menu.
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Basic configuration of menu pages
Paint menu
Top page
Shows a list of
setting/
available
adjustment
items.
Turn to move the cursor.
Setting/adjustment page
Example: Knee point adjustment page (accessed by
selecting KNEE from the paint menu top page)
Shows the
setting/
adjustment
item and its
current
value.
Press to turn off the LCD.
Press to go to the setting/adjustment page for the
selected item.
When the LCD is off, press to turn on the display.
Press and hold for more than 1 second to return the manually
adjusted settings and items displayed to standard settings.
Press to return to the paint menu top page.
Press to move between pages in the paint menu.
Turn the respective knob to change the assigned
setting as indicated on the display.
Configuration menu
Setting/adjustment page
Example: VR SETTING page
Shows the
setting/
adjustment
item and its
current
value.
Turn to move the cursor. When a setting item spans more than one screen, the display scrolls. When a setting/
adjustment item is selected, turn to change the setting.
Press to return to the configuration menu top page. If this button is
pressed during adjustment, the value returns to what it was before
adjustment.
Press to select the item indicated by the cursor. The cursor
shape becomes “?.”
When a setting/adjustment item is selected, the change
becomes active, and the cursor shape returns to “>.”
Press to move between pages in the menu.
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Page with SET item
For pages which have a “SET” item, changes must be
confirmed by the setting procedure before they become
active.
Otherwise the changes will be lost when switching to
another page.
Example: ETHERNET IF page
Entering a series of numeric values
Example: CNS SETTING page
When you press ENTER once while the cursor is here, the cursor
shape becomes “?.” Press ENTER once more to activate the
changes. The cursor shape returns to “>.”
Press to move between pages in the menu.
For this item, a series of separate values must be set. Pressing
ENTER moves to the next field. When the last field has been set,
pressing ENTER cancels the item selection and the cursor
shape returns to “>.”
Press to move between pages in the menu.
Turn to change the numeric value of the selected field.
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Menu transition diagram
POWER ON
Menu
Paint menu
Use v/V to switch pages
ENTER
CLEAR
ENTER
Press and
hold ENTER
Configuration menu
v/V to switch pages
Use
v/V to switch pages
Use
(LCD panel OFF)
The LCD display and backlight
turn OFF.
ENTER
CLEAR
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Menu Items
For details on the respective functions, see the operation manual of the connected camera or CCU.
Paint menu
Primary
menu
TOP MENU———Lists items on the paint menuKNEE/GAMMA/FLARE/
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to TIME.
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the hour setting
flashes.
To change the shutter display to an angle
value
You can change settings on the RCP-920/921 to change
the Step Shutter display to an angle value.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <Shutter
Display> page.
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ᴻᴾᵫᵤᵩᵢᴷǽᵌᵃᵃ
3
Change the shutter display setting.
1 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
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2 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting, and press ENTER button.
2 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting, and press ENTER button.
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ᴼᴾᵫᵤᵩᵢᴷǽǽᵌᵋ
The shutter display setting is changed.
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ᴻᴾᵫᵤᵩᵢᴷǽǽᵌᵋ
4
Press CLEAR button.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
The SHUTTER display on the SHUTTER page of the
paint menu will be displayed as an angle (degree
units).
When using the RCP-920/921 in a multi-camera network
system, you must assign the unit a unique device number.
When connecting the unit to a CCU directly or connecting
the unit to a CNU, this configuration is not necessary.
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ᴼᵏᵀᵍǽᵋᵬᴫᴷǽᴱ
The RCP number setting is changed.
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ᴻᵏᵀᵍǽᵋᵬᴫᴷǽᴱ
4
Press CLEAR button.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
To change the output destination for
previews (RCP-920)
When you press the IRIS control lever/preview switch on
the RCP-920, preview key signals are output. You can
enable or disable the output settings for destinations
individually.
The output destinations you can configure are as follows.
• EXT I/O connector on the RCP unit (Factory setting:
ON)
• External output connector on the CCU (Factory setting:
OFF)
• S-BUS system via the CNU (Factory setting: OFF)
Note
Malfunctions may occur if you assign the RCP a number
that is already in use by another device in a multi-camera
system connected via Ethernet. Be sure to assign a
different number for each device.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <RCP No.
SET> page.
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ᴻᵏᵀᵍǽᵋᵬᴫᴷǽᴮ
3
Change the RCP number setting.
1 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <PREVIEW>
page.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
To adjust the buzzer volume
When a call signal is received on the RCP-920/921 or the
panel is operated, the buzzer will emit a sound. You can
adjust the buzzer volume as necessary.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <BUZZER
VOLUME> page.
Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor to
the switch you want to configure.
Note
When you enter the settings configuration mode, the
LEDs for all of the assignable switches dim temporarily,
and only the switch selected for configuration with the
cursor will remain lit. This allows you to confirm the
switch for which you are currently changing the function.
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4
Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
1 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the START? display
flashes.
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ǽᵐᵔᴭᴮᴷᴲᴳᴭᴭᵈ
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ǽᵐᵔᴭᴰᴷᵐᵈᵆᵋǽᵁᵑᵉ
5
Turn the right adjustment knob to change the setting
item.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 for each switch you want to
configure.
8
Press CLEAR button.
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ᴼᴾᵉᵉǽᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑǽǽᵐᵑᴾᵏᵑᴼ
2 Press ENTER button again.
OK appears, and all the settings are reset.
To cancel resetting, press CLEAR button when
START? is displayed.
Note
The resetting procedure is complete when OK
appears, and all the settings in the RCP configuration
menu will be set to their factory default
configurations.
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ᴻᴾᵉᵉǽᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑǽǽᵌᵈ
4
Press CLEAR button.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
Use the supplied function labels to relabel each switch
for which the function has been changed.
To reset the settings in the RCP
configuration menu
You can reset all the settings in the RCP configuration
menu to their default configurations.
Note
This setting can only be configured in Engineer mode.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <ALL
RESET> page.
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ᴻᴾᵉᵉǽᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ
To change adjustment knob sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of the WHITE, BLACK/
FLARE, DETAIL, and BLACK GAMMA adjustment
knobs when they are used in Relative mode.
Note
This setting can only be configured in Engineer mode.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
2
Use the v and V buttons to move through the settings
and adjustment screens, and display the <VR REL
MODE SET> page.
Note
The LCD can only display up to four setting items at
one time. If a page has more than four items, turn the
right adjustment knob to scroll the page.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
To configure system connection settings
The RCP-920/921 supports system connections via the
CCU/CNU REMOTE connector and connections to
camera network systems via the Ethernet connector.
Perform the following steps to configure system
connection settings.
Notes
• To apply the configurations, you must restart the unit.
• This setting can only be configured in Engineer mode.
1
Move the cursor to SETTING in the RCP
configuration menu, and press ENTER button.
The settings and adjustment screens appear.
Notes
• For details on selecting your mode, see one of the
sections that follow: “To configure Legacy mode,”
“To configure Bridge mode,” or “To configure
multi-camera system (MCS) mode.”
• When using an Ethernet connection, be sure to
configure the Ethernet connection settings.
4
Save the system connection settings.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
In Bridge mode, you must configure the submode and
target IP address to determine functioning. Under
normal circumstances, set the RCP to ACTIVE or
SEMI-AT.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to CONNECT.
2 Press ENTER to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
3 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting item.
Select one of the following based on the
connection status.
ACTIVE: Connects to the target automatically.
PASSIVE: Awaits connection from the target.
SEMI-AT: Switches between Active and Passive
depending on the connection environment.
Active is enabled when the RCP stands alone,
and Passive is enabled when the RCP is
connected to a CCU or camera via CCA-5
cable.
(Factory setting: SEMI-AT)
Note
If both devices in the connection are set to Active,
malfunctions may occur.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to TARGET IP ADDRESS.
Enter the IP address of the target device for
connection when Active or Semi-Auto is selected.
This configuration is not necessary when Passive is
selected.
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the first section of
the IP address flashes.
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3 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting, and press ENTER button.
The second section of the IP address flashes. Set
this section of the IP address as you did above.
The RCP-920/921 is always defined as a client in a
multi-camera system, and the submode (Master/
Client) is automatically set to CLIENT.
You must set the IP address of the master device when
configuring a client device in a multi-camera system.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to MASTER IP ADDRESS.
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the first section of
the IP address flashes.
3 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting, and press ENTER button.
The second section of the IP address flashes. Set
this section of the IP address as you did above.
To configure multi-camera system (MCS)
mode
Use MCS mode for systems that include multiple
connected CCUs, cameras, and panels such as the MSU
and RCP.
Configure the submode as follows to determine
functioning.
1
Set the camera network system mode (CNS MODE)
to MCS.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to CNS MODE.
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to SET in the upper right of the screen.
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2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?.”
3 Press ENTER button again to save the settings.
4
Press CLEAR button.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
To configure Ethernet connection settings
The RCP-920/921 supports connections to camera
network systems via the Ethernet connector. Perform the
following steps to configure Ethernet connection settings.
3 Turn the right adjustment knob to change the
setting, and press ENTER button.
The second section of the IP address flashes. Set
this section of the IP address as you did above.
SPEED: This is the connection speed setting for the
Ethernet line. If Auto Negotiation is disabled,
manually configure this setting (10M or 100M)
based on the devices to be connected.
(Factory setting: 100M)
DUPLEX: This is the transmission method setting for
the Ethernet line. If Auto Negotiation is disabled,
manually configure this setting (HALF or FULL)
based on the devices to be connected.
(Factory setting: FULL)
MDI/MDIX: Set the polarity of the Ethernet cable to
be connected. If AUTO MDIX is disabled,
manually set the polarity (MDI or MDIX) based on
the devices and cable to be connected.
(Factory setting: MDI)
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to the item you want to configure.
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?” and the setting flashes.
1 Turn the right adjustment knob to move the cursor
to SET in the upper right of the screen.
4
Configure each Ethernet interface setting.
The items you can configure are as follows.
AUTO NEGO: The Ethernet interface of this unit
supports Auto Negotiation. If the devices to which
you are connecting support Auto Negotiation, set
this to ON and the transmission rate (Speed) and
transmission method (Duplex) will be set
automatically. If the devices do not support Auto
Negotiation, set this to OFF.
(Factory setting: ON)
AUTO MDIX: Automatically set the polarity of the
Ethernet cable to be connected. If Auto
Negotiation is enabled, you can set this to ON.
(Factory setting: ON)
2 Press ENTER button to enable configuration.
The cursor appears as “?.”
3 Press ENTER button again to save the settings.
6
Press CLEAR button.
The first screen of the RCP configuration menu
reappears.
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Adjusting the LCD
Display
The RCP-920/921 is provided with LCD-display
adjustment mode, which permits you to adjust the
brightness and contrast of the LCD display of the paint
control block.
To enter LCD-display adjustment mode
While holding down the PARA and MASTER buttons,
press the ENTER button on the paint control block.
The LCD display shows the following:
To adjust the LCD display
Turn the paint controls (rotary encoders). You can adjust
the brightness with the left control and the contrast with
the right control.
To release LCD-display adjustment mode
Press the PARA and MASTER buttons simultaneously.
The menu display before entering the LCD-display
adjustment mode reappears.
Note
The values set in LCD-display adjustment mode are stored
in memory when the modes are canceled. Be sure to
release the modes before turning OFF the power.
Specifications
General
Power requirements 10.5 to 30 V DC
Power consumption4 W max.
Maximum cable length
1-566-437-12
CCA-5-3 remote cable (3 m)
CCA-5-10 remote cable (10 m)
CCA-5-30 remote cable (30 m)
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Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON
WHATSOEVER.
The material contained in this manual consists of
information that is the property of Sony Corporation
and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the
equipment described in this manual.
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of
any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any
purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the
equipment described in this manual without the
express written permission of Sony Corporation.
商標について
Ethernet は、Xerox 社の登録商標です。
Trademark
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.