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MCP 450 Master Control PC User’s Guide (v1.1)

Chapter 1  - Introduction

Note

 

Note

 

Do NOT install any other applications onto the Embedded Box Computer and do NOT change 
the Windows settings as this may reduce the reliability of the MCP 450.

1.3  Features

Supports C2IP camera control interface protocol supported by all Grass Valley LDX Series, 
LDX Compact and LDK cameras;

Fast and full graphical control of all camera and XCU/Base Station functions;

Matrix function provides full overview of all cameras connected to the C2IP network 
simultaneously and supports the control of multiple cameras at the same time;

Uses off-the-shelf IT-network infrastructure. Based on IP connectivity - standard 
IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mb Ethernet;

Ability to define sets of camera and control-function groups make it very easy to have the 
right set within reach during any stage of the production;

Direct access to camera system diagnostics, including warning dialog functionality;

Transfer of operational parameters between cameras;

Connects to any VGA or HDMI monitor (or a DVI-D monitor with a HDMI to DVI-D cable) or 
touchscreen display.

Summary of Contents for Grass Valley MCP 450

Page 1: ...3922 496 32291 February 2018 v1 1 Software v1 3 0 0 MCP 450 User s Guide Master Control PC...

Page 2: ...ty model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Trademarks Grass Valley MCP Series LDX Series and derivatives are trademarks of Belden Inc or Grass Valley Canad...

Page 3: ...n 17 2 3 1 Software Version 17 2 3 2 HW Model Name 17 2 3 3 Serial nr 17 2 3 4 PID 17 2 3 5 IP Address 17 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Operating a single camera 19 3 1 1 Switching to single camera mode 19...

Page 4: ...le management 32 3 6 2 Scene files menu 32 3 6 3 Scene file actions 33 3 6 4 Controlling multiple files 35 3 6 5 Editing files 36 3 7 Diagnostics 38 3 7 1 Diagnostics screen 38 3 7 2 Ref Available 38...

Page 5: ...the containers and materials of the original packaging Attach a tag indicating the type of service required return address model number full serial number and the return number which will be supplied...

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Page 7: ...IP as its communication protocol The MCP 450 not only controls all camera functions it can also be used to change the menu settings of all Grass Valley XCU Base Stations Extensive setup functions for...

Page 8: ...function provides full overview of all cameras connected to the C2IP network simultaneously and supports the control of multiple cameras at the same time Uses off the shelf IT network infrastructure...

Page 9: ...twork The IP address and other options for the Ethernet connection can be set up in the MCP setup menu Note Note When an MCP 450 is present in a C2IP network up to three more Operational Control Panel...

Page 10: ...d their values Main menu selects camera operation mode manages groups of functions manages files Diagnostics provides a quick status overview of the system Call button sends Call signal to camera oper...

Page 11: ...ctions and their settings Main menu selects camera operation mode manages groups of functions manages files Camera selection displays currently selected camera select a camera define and maintain grou...

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Page 13: ...USB connectors For touchscreen operation Connect the USB touch connection of the monitor to one of the three available USB connectors Connect the Ethernet cable from the camera control C2IP network t...

Page 14: ...ys starts up after power is connected When Power Off is selected the box computer can be switched on or off by pushing the power switch at the front panel Press F4 to save the configuration and exit s...

Page 15: ...User s Guide v1 1 15 Chapter 2 Installation Go to the Windows desktop click Start and then click Control Panel In the Control Panel click Network and Sharing Center At the left side of the window clic...

Page 16: ...own in the list to see all items The Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties dialog box appears Now you can choose between manual and automatic IP address assignment Click the option button of...

Page 17: ...roup The MCP setup functions are shown 2 3 1 Software Version Displays the current version of the MCP 450 application software 2 3 2 HW Model Name Displays the hardware model name of the Embedded Box...

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Page 19: ...nd three buttons are shown one of which is the Video Adjust button the other two are System and Function Select 3 1 2 Function sets Each of the three buttons selects a set of function groups that are...

Page 20: ...ear For more information about defining your own set of function groups refer to Selecting functions on page 26 3 1 3 Function field The centre of the screen shows a part of the function field that ho...

Page 21: ...lues clicking or tapping the value toggles between the two values If there are more than two values a drop down list of values appears Click or tap the value you want in the list If you select an anal...

Page 22: ...ap Set Active to activate or de activate the selected set 4 Click or tap Color and use the Value Selector at the right to select a color Click or tap Width and use the Value Selector to select an area...

Page 23: ...ains more functions than will fit on the screen use the round scroll buttons on the top and bottom to scroll through the functions Settings Overview set Contains all main video functions Note that the...

Page 24: ...amera numbers that are out of view can be accessed by scrolling through the cameras using the scroll buttons at the top 3 2 4 Changing values Click or tap the value displayed next to a switch function...

Page 25: ...the values in the row this value will become the master value the values of all other cameras will follow its settings Analog functions can be changed using the Rotary Controls at the bottom Select or...

Page 26: ...opens showing a list of all functions that can be controlled by the MCP 400 Note Note When the function selection window opens the existing selection is discarded Reload your selection by clicking or...

Page 27: ...mes 3 3 4 Selecting all functions If you want to control all available functions click or tap the All button and the list of function groups will be selected When you are done selecting functions and...

Page 28: ...our dots light up yellow when the camera has ISO status and they are red when the camera is On Air Note Note When no camera is selected the message select CAM is shown 3 4 2 Selecting a camera in sing...

Page 29: ...selection window closes or If a group was selected the camera selection window displays all cameras in that group You can make a new selection from the cameras Click or tap Ok to activate this select...

Page 30: ...tap the OK button to return to the Options window Click or tap Close to return to the camera selection window The new group has been added to the groups list 3 5 2 Editing a group To change the set o...

Page 31: ...roups will be displayed Click or tap the name of the group you want to change and enter a new name in the keyboard window Click or tap Ok to return to the Options window 3 5 4 Deleting a group To dele...

Page 32: ...s are reported to have reduced speed performance when used with the MCP 400 When this situation occurs try to use a different capacity or brand of USB Flash Drive To access File Management click or ta...

Page 33: ...Current settings location Contains the current camera settings represented as a file Its name is copied from the latest recalled or restored scene File Factory standard file location Contains the Fact...

Page 34: ...e Note The existing file stored in this location will be deleted Save to USB Copies the scene file from this location to the MCP 400 s USB Flash Drive Load from USB Copies the scene file from the MCP...

Page 35: ...eously select a row of scene file locations at the top of the matrix Click or tap one of the locations to open the action menu Recall and Store are carried out for each selected camera individually Sa...

Page 36: ...the File Management menu to open a new window At the bottom there are four buttons Load Save As Filter and Close 2 Make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted into the MCP 400 Click or tap the Load button...

Page 37: ...p the Filter button to open the Filter Menu Select or unselect functions as described in Selecting functions on page 26 6 Click or tap the Save As button to save your edited scene file to the USB Flas...

Page 38: ...of the Base Station Can be Yes No Lock or No warning highlight 3 7 4 Camera Comm Shows the communication status between the MCP 400 and the camera Can be Yes or No warning highlight 3 7 5 Basestation...

Page 39: ...Bs is shown 3 7 9 C BS FibSignal Shows signal quality for Fiber connections from Camera to Base Station 3 7 10 BS C FibCable Shows cable quality for Fiber connections from Base Station to Camera Also...

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Page 41: ...C 32 to 104 F Storage temperatures 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Power requirements 12 VDC 10 nom 1 5 A Power consumption via power adapter DC 12 V 36 W max Ethernet connection 2 x RJ 45 connector 10 100 100...

Page 42: ...User s Guide v1 1 Chapter 4 Specifications 4 3 Mounting To mount the MCP 450 in a desk or onto a wall use the supplied mounting kit that suit you mounting situation DIN rail mounting VESA plate mount...

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