Technical Information: Sony HD System Cameras
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2.7. New HDCU-Models (HDCU-2000/-2500)
For the new HDC-2500-series, new HDCU-models were designed in order to meet
the demands of the customers specifically for 3D productions and new feature sets.
The HDCU-2000 is the full 19”-rack-size CCU whereas the HDCU-2500 and HDCU-
1700 are the half 19”-rack-size models.
All three HDCUs support 3G fibre transmission (HDCU-1700 from SW-Version V2.0
and higher) as a standard feature (SMPTE LEMO connector) and can detect 1.5G
signals automatically coming from the previous HDC-1500-series.
The HDCU-1700 is an entry-level model and was introduced along with the HDC-
1700 camera head. Earlier versions only feature 1.5G bandwidth on the fiber cable
and were completely incompatible to the HDC-2xxx series. Starting from SW-version
V1.45, full compatibility to the HDC-2xxx series was assured (1.5G bandwidth) and
starting from SW-version V2.0, HDCU-1700 employs 3G bandwidth on the fibre cable.
Picture 26 shows the new HDCU-2000 and HDCU-2500/-1700 models
with the improved front panel operation
Compared to the previous HDCU-models (HDCU-1000/-1500), the new types are
equipped with a number of new features:
CCU number display on front side of CCU
Cable Condition Display for fibre connection
Assignable Button
Third Tally Light (Red / Yellow / Green)
The chart on the following page compares the new HDCU models and show their
main characteristics and features.
