Panasonic Camera Control Unit Ak Hcu931p Operating Instructions

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Connections
RCP CCUPREVIEW
AUX
LINKCSU15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1POWER
DC  IN
G N D
PUSH
HDRET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PMHDOUTPUT
SDRET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUT
RET2RET1 RET2PROMPTRET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1CH–2DIGITAL  AUDIOTRUNK WFM  CONTROL
AUXROPCSU / MSUALARM
GNDMIC  OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC  OUTPUT
SD REFAC    IN
PHANT
OFFA
BPHANT
OFFA
B(
dB)–20–30–40M
I
C
1–5
0
–60(dB) –20–
30–
40
–5
0
–60M
I
C
2
R
NAM
Y /CFILTER  LOCAL   MONI  SELG
B
1A
CAM/VTRGAINON
STBY SAVE HIGHLOW
MID BAR ACAM B
TEST PRST ONPTTOUTPUTW. BA LUSER  SELSD  CARD
PROMPT signal
input (VBSk2) Main line SD
outputs (D1 k4)
SYNC output for
monitor systemSD sync signal input
(black burst: BB)
MSU connector panel
MSU cable
ROP connector panel
ROP cable
Main line SD
outputs 
(VBS k2)SD analog (VBS) RET video input (k2)
The HD output unit (AK-HHD931P) is
an optional accessory. SD digital (D1)
RET video inputs
(k4)
Video VideoControl
Tally inputs (R, G)
INCOM input/out-
put (ENG, PROD)
PGM inputs
(PGM1, PGM2)
SD WFMSD picture monitor Handy camera
(AK-HC931P)
Handy camera + build-up unit
(AK-HBU931P)
Connections for SD system
Dedicated ROP cables (available as optional accessories) are used to connect the CCU connector on the ROP unit and the
ROP connector on the rear panel of the CCU (this unit).
After all the equipment has been connected, set the main power switch on the CCU to ON.  Then turn on the camera’s
power.

OWhen the camera is not connected, the functions that can be controlled by the ROP and MSU are limited to the CCU con-
trol items.
OThe camera power of the CCU must be turned off without fail before disconnecting the camera or ROP. 
						

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Connections
RCP CCUPREVIEW
AUX
LINKCSU15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1POWER
DC  IN
G N D
PUSH
HDRET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUT
RET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PMHDOUTPUT
SDRET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUT
RET2RET1 RET2PROMPTRET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1CH–2DIGITAL  AUDIOTRUNK WFM  CONTROL
AUXROPCSU / MSUALARM
GNDMIC  OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC  OUTPUT
SD REFAC    IN
PHANT
OFFA
BPHANT
OFFA
B(dB)–20–30–
40M
IC
1–50
–60(dB) –20–30–40
–50
–60M
IC
2
R
NAM
Y /CFILTER  LOCAL   MONI  SELG
B
1A
CAM/VTRGAINON
STBY SAVE HIGHLOW
MID BAR ACAM B
TEST PRST ONPTTOUTPUTW. BA LUSER  SELSD  CARD
PROMPT signal input
(VBSk2) HD digital RET
video inputs (k4)Main line HD digital outputs
(k4)  (1 output (OUT4) can be
switched to PM output)Main line HD analog output
(k1: Y, Pb, Pr/G, B, R)
Main line SD
outputs (D1k4)
SYNC output for
SD monitor system
HD sync signal input 
(tri-level sync)
Decide on a valid REF
input signal using the
internal switch.
SD sync signal input 
(black burst: BB)
Decide on a valid REF input signal
using the internal switch.
MSU connector panel
MSU cable
ROP connector panel
ROP cable
SYNC output for
HD monitor systemMain line SD
outputs
(VBSk2)SD analog (VBS) RET video
inputs (k2)
Install the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P)
which is an optional accessory. SD digital (D1)
RET video inputs
(k4)
Video VideoControlTally inputs (R, G)
INCOM input/out-
put (ENG, PROD)
PGM inputs
(PGM1, PGM2)
SD WFMSD picture monitor Handy camera
(AK-HC931P)
Handy camera +
build-up unit
(AK-HBU931P)
Connections for HD/SD system
Dedicated ROP cables (available as optional accessories) are used to connect the CCU connector on the ROP unit and the
ROP connector on the rear panel of the CCU (this unit).
After all the equipment has been connected, set the main power switch on the CCU to ON.  Then turn on the camera’s
power.

OWhen the camera is not connected, the functions that can be controlled by the ROP and MSU are limited to the CCU con-
trol items.
OThe camera power of the CCU must be turned off without fail before disconnecting the camera or ROP.
OTo configure the HD system, the HD output unit (AK-HHD931P), available as an optional accessory, must be installed. 
						

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External dimension drawing
132
424
459
CABLE
TALLY/CALL
OPEN
FUSEMAIN HEAD POWER125V   5A
FUSE
LEVEL PGM
PGM 1
SYSTEM
PRIVATE
MICON
PTTOFF
OFF
PGM 2
250V   5A
SHORT ALARM
Camera  Control  Unit
PUSH
PUSHHD
RET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUTRET2 RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
OUT4/PM Y / G Pb / B Pr / R PM
HD
OUTPUT
SD
RET1
SDI   INPUT SDI   OUTPUTRET2RET1 RET2
PROMPT
RET3 RET4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4
SD
COMMUNICATION
WFM1
IN RTS
OUT CH–1CH–2
DIGITAL  AUDIO
TRUNK WFM  CONTROL
AUXROPCSU / MSUALARM
GND
MIC  OUT
WFM2 PM1 PM2 VBS1 VBS2 HD HD REFSD
SD
OUTPUT
INPUT 1 2
SYNC  OUTPUT
SD REF
AC    IN 
						

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Specifications
Video input/output signals
SD digital signal (D1)
SD analog signal (VBS)
HD digital signal (optional)
HD analog signal (Y, Pb, Pr/GBR): Output only (optional)
PROMPT signal (VBS): Input only
Sync input signals
HD reference signal (tri-level sync)
SD reference signal (BB) (Select one of these signals using the internal switch.)
Audio output signals
Analog audio output (MIC 1, 2)
Digital audio output (MIC 1, 2)
Switch functions
Refer to “Parts and their functions” (page 4).
Operating temperature range
0 to i40 ˚C (i32 to 104 ˚F)
Storage temperature range
j20 to i60 ˚C (j4 to 140 ˚F)
Operating ambient humidity
Less than 85%
Weight
Approx. 20.0 kg (44 lbs)
Dimensions (WkHkD)
420k132k459 mm (excluding protrusions)
(16-9/16k5-1/4k16-9/16 inches) Power supply: AC 120 V
Power consumption: 80 W (when unit is operated on its own)
indicates safety information.
Rack mounting
Attach the rack mounting adapter firmly by using a crosshead screwdriver as follows:
Mounting screws (k6)
Rack mounting adapter 
						

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