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MCU-100 Keyboard Guide 

 

 

 

Power switch 

Use this switch to power the MCU-100 On or Off. 
 
 

 

Camera selection 

Select the button for the camera that you wish to control. 
 
 

 

MCU-100 Memory stores 

Using the LOAD SAVE button it is possible to transfer the current setting 
from one camera to another, see 

page 13

 for details. 

 
MU-1, MU-2 and MU-3 can be used to store settings within the MCU-
100. 
 

 

Recorder / Playback functions 

ENABLE when selected activates the recorder / playback functions of 
the chosen camera. This includes rewind [REW], fast forward [FF], 
record start/stop [REC S/S], stop, play and  record check [REC CHK]. 
 
REC CHK makes it possible to check what has just been recorded (2 
seconds REC review) by pressing this button during REC pause. 
 
With a DVCPRO HD camera recorder, the tape is cued to provide 
continuity from one shot to the next when this button is pressed while 
playback is paused.  
 

 

User defined functions from the Camera 

These buttons match the user defined functions of the USER MAIN, 
USER1 and USER2 buttons on the chosen camera. Operation will 
follow the function that was assigned by the user in the chosen cameras 
OSD menu.

 NOTE: 

USER 2 button will work as a thumbnail ON switch 

for the AG-HP255 and AG-HPX371. MENU button is back lit orange at 
this time. 
 

 

Data save – save defined functions from the camera 

When this function is enabled, the button is back lit orange and the 
MCU-100 settings are stored into the chosen camera.  
 
If this function is disabled - the button is back lit green; any chosen 
MCU-100 settings will not be stored in the chosen camera. The current 
camera/MCU-100 settings will be reset to defaults when the power of 
the unit or the camera is turned off.  
 

 

Menu 

When this function is enabled, the button is back lit orange and the OSD 
menu is shown on the LCD panel/view finder of the camera. This OSD 
menu may also be shown on the AD-1’s composite output (if supported). 
 
Some camera models also allow this OSD menu to be displayed on the 
SDI or HDMI output of the chosen camera. Refer to your cameras 
manual for more details on its OSD Menu outputs and change settings 
where necessary. 
 

 

Shutter switch 

To change operation of the shutter.  

OFF :

 To turn off the shutter operation. 

FIX  :

  

To turn on fixed shutter mode. 

 

SS   :

  To turn on synchro scan mode. 

 

Summary of Contents for MCU-100

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Page 2: ...on 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 Technolo...

Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 befo...

Page 5: ... 45 connections allow remote set up 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 Prese...

Page 6: ...6 Example MCU 100 Set Up ...

Page 7: ...7 Connections and Controls MCU 100 Keyboard MCU 100 Front Panel ...

Page 8: ...he camera or connector pins may happen NOTE With the AD 1 connected the menu and other functions of the Panasonic camera may be limited to remote control only To regain manual control of the menu functions on the camera first disconnect the AD 1 The AD 1 also features a BNC type Composite CV output which can be taken to an SD monitor on or near the camera This Composite output can be used for conf...

Page 9: ... Operation will follow the function that was assigned by the user in the chosen cameras OSD menu NOTE USER 2 button will work as a thumbnail ON switch for the AG HP255 and AG HPX371 MENU button is back lit orange at this time Data save save defined functions from the camera When this function is enabled the button is back lit orange and the MCU 100 settings are stored into the chosen camera If thi...

Page 10: ...This switch is used to recall the preset or stored values of white balance in the camera A or B This will apply the value stored in the white balance A or B memory in the camera recorder When the AWB ABB switch is set to the AWB position the white balance is automatically adjusted and the value adjusted is stored in the selected memory A or B PRST This will apply the preset value of the white bala...

Page 11: ...es are shown on the display below in this order each time the CHECK button is pressed If the CHECK button is pressed and held down for over two seconds the MCU 100 unit will switch in to LOCK mode Please refer to page 12 for more details on modes of operation LED display The IRIS value Shutter degree speed Gain and Filter positions can be displayed here by using the CHECK button The M PED PAINTING...

Page 12: ... these functions via an associated ENABLE button 2 LOCK This mode is activated by pressing and holding down the CHECK button for two seconds When in LOCK mode all functions are unavailable except for the 4 Camera selection buttons and the CHECK function This is to prevent unauthorized or unintended operation during a LIVE production The seven segment LED display will also show Lock Iris controls c...

Page 13: ...ing the Memory Store functions Internally the unit has three memory blocks indicated by the Memory Stores MU 1 MU 2 and MU 3 Each of these blocks is divided into four segments one segment for each camera These are used to store the settings for each camera accordingly Use this procedure to store the settings on a camera to the MCU 100 unit s internal memory 1 Select the camera from which you want ...

Page 14: ...time and then power on the MCU 100 unit 5 The seven segment LED Display will show cU and the PC will detect the MCU 100 unit as an external storage device named MCU 100_MUx 6 Open the MCU 100_MUx folder on the PC and copy mu_param bin file to desired PC hard drive location 7 Once complete unplug the USB cable and reboot the the MCU 100 unit To load previously saved settings on a PC to MCU 100 Repe...

Page 15: ...tavideo office USB 2 0 cable with a USB A type connector and Micro USB connector A Windows Vista or 7 computers with USB 2 0 port Note It is best to update the firmware of the AD 1 unit s at the same time as the MCU 100 How to update the MCU 100 firmware 1 Turn off the MCU 100 power 2 USB cable connects the MCU 100 to PC 3 Set the five switches on the MCU 100 to their middle position 4 Move switch...

Page 16: ...k on the Program APROM radio button and then click on the Start button to begin the update process A firmware update progress bar will be shown at the bottom of the window Once finished the program will show PASS and then disconnect the AD 1 Remove the USB Cable and then connect the AD 1 to the camera s remote port to test the new firmware Note It is best to update the firmware of the AD 1 unit s ...

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