Sony RCP-1000 Operation Guide - Page 3

Overview Features The MSU-1000 series and RCP-1000 series are remote control panels for configuring and controlling Sony's studio and broadcast cameras. This section describes the features that are common between the MSU-1000 series and RCP-1000 series. Remote control panels The RCP-1000 series of remote control panels is designed mainly for operation. Use a remote control panel with a camera on a one-to-one basis. • The RCP-1000 is a compact control panel with specialized basic operations. The iris and master black adjustment block employs joystick type control. Up to six units can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA rack. • The RCP-1001 is a compact control panel with specialized basic operations. The iris and master black adjustment block employs dial (knob) type control. Up to six units can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA rack. Operability suitable for basic camera operations This remote control panel is provided with the control functions required to perform the basic operations of cameras to enable the simple and accurate operation of various functions. The operation buttons, adjustment knobs, and other controls are arranged on the panel according to function and frequency of use. Guard frames are provided around buttons that are vital to the operation and setup of cameras to prevent the buttons from being unintentionally operated. Illuminated buttons with high visibility flash and light to notify you of the operation status to enable operation even in dark locations. Likewise, an illuminated panel surface is employed to allow you to confirm function names even when the surroundings are dark. Building of a variety of control systems You can build a multi-camera control system through use of the CNU-700. In a system that uses CNU-700s, two CNUs can be used to control a camera system of up to 24 cameras. A system that uses a LAN can also be built by connecting to a LAN-compatible CCU. Support for operating multiple cameras Various operations are made possible by using multiple camera systems that support multiple cameras. The following functions are provided to control the connected cameras. • Panel active function This function always enables one control panel for one camera to prevent unintentional operation. Even with a control panel that does not have the panel active permission, a camera can be operated using the parallel function, with the exception of iris and master black operations. • ALL function This function simultaneously turns on and off the functions of all connected camera systems.1) • RCP assignment function This function changes the combination of an RCP and camera system.1) • Master/subordinate function This function makes changes in conjunction with the color temperature of the specified camera system.1) 2) 3) Customizable functions Various settings can be configured according to the operation configuration and the frequency with which functions are used. • Switches You can assign any function to a spare switch. • Operation and call sounds You can mute and adjust the volume of the operation and call sounds if necessary. 1) If multiple CNUs exist in the system, this only works for cameras connected to the same CNU. 2) This does not work when connected to a network. 3) This unit does not include a master/subordinate switching mechanism. Switching between master and subordinate mode must be performed from another control panel. 3 Overview