Product Information
The Sony HDCU-1000 ( HDCU1000 / HDCU 1000 ) is a full rack control unit designed for use with the HDC-1500 series cameras. The HDCU-1000 is equipped with a range of built-in interfaces such as HD SDI/SD SDI outputs, HD/SD return inputs, and a down-converted analogue composite monitor output. In addition, a variety of output interfaces are offered via optional boards, which are installed in four slots on the HDCU-1000.

Comprehensive range of output signals, to ease systems integration
The HDCU-1000 includes HDSDI, SD SDI, and SD composite video outputs as standard. Eight outputs are available which can be configured (in pairs) to suit the output standards required. Option boards are also available to increase the number of outputs.

Compatible with HDC-1500 series and HDC-950 series cameras
As well as the HDC-1500 and HDC-1000 cameras, the HDCU-1000 can also be used with the previous generation of HD cameras, the HDC-950.

Compatible with HDLA-1500 large lens adaptor
The HDCU can be used with full size or portable cameras, or with the HDLA-1500 large lens adaptor. In the case of HDC-1000 or HDC-1500 plus large lens adaptor, utility power is available at the camera for a teleprompter.

Built-in down-convertor for full quality SD outputs
A down convertor is included to provide high quality SD outputs. SDI outputs and one composite output are available.

Comprehensive Return Viewfinder facilities
Four sets of HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and analogue composite return video inputs are provided.

Up to 3000 metre operation
The digital optical fibre transmission system used in the HDCU-1000 maintains the high picture quality of the camera across cable runs of up to 3000 meters.

Features:

• 3U full rack unit
• Enhanced range of output signals
  The HDCU-1000 provides 8 SDI outputs, assignable (in pairs) as either HD or SD. A high performance downconvertor is included, to deliver the SD signals, and aspect ratio conversion can be carried out if required. Character display and other system information can be superimposed on up to 4 of the outputs for monitoring purposes. A downconverted VBS (composite analogue) output is also available for picture monitoring.
• Expandable Outputs
  3 Expansion slots are available for additional output interface cards (common to HDCU-1500), if additional outputs or signal formats are required.
• TCP-IP control interface
  In addition to standard 700 series control I/F, the HDCU-1000 includes an Ethernet interface, offering alternative control system architecture.

• General
  
  Power requirements
  AC 100/120/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
  
  Maximum current consumption
  5.4 A (at 100 V AC, entire system active)
  
  Operating temperature
  +5 to +40 °C (+41 to +104 °F)
  
  Mass
  Approx. 16 kg (35 lb 4 oz)
  
  Dimensions (W x H x D)
  424 x 133 x 410 mm (16 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches)
  
  
• HD inputs/outputs
  
  SDI output
  BNC type (4), SMPTE 292M, 1080/50i, 60i, 30P, 25P, 24P, 720/60P, 50P Outputs are selectable as HD SDI or SD SDI
  
  Monitor output
  BNC type (4), SMPTE 292M, 1080/50i, 60i, 30P, 25P, 24P, 720/60P, 50P Outputs are selectable as HD SDI or SD SDI, character on/off selectable
  
  Analogue composite monitor output
  BNC type (1), character on/off selectable
  
  HD SDI return input
  BNC type (4), SMPTE 292M, 1080/50i, 60i, 30P, 25P, 24P, 720/60P, 50P
  
  SDI return input
  BNC type (4), SMPTE 259M, Serial digital component
  
  VBS return input
  BNC type (4), NTSC/PAL
  
  
• Sync
  
  Reference input
  BNC type (1, with loop-through), HD tri-level sync or SD black burst
  
  Sync output
  BNC type (1), HD tri-level sync or SD sync
  
  
• Intercom/Tally/PGM
  
  Intercom PD & ENG
  D-sub 25-pin (1), 4W/RTS/CC selectable
  
  PGM1/PGM2
  0/-20 dBu selectable
  
  R-Tally/GTally
  24 V power in/make contact
  
  
• Audio
  
  MIC1/MIC2 output
  XLR-3-31 type (2, female), 0/-20 dBu selectable
  
  Digital audio output (AES/EBU)
  BNC type (1), AES/EBU format, 20-bit/48 kHz
  
  Embedded audio
  Embedded audio to HD SDI/SD SDI
  
  
• Prompter
  
  Prompter in
  BNC type (2, with loop-through), Analogue, NTSC/PAL/HD-Y
  
  
• Others
  
  RCP/MSU/CNU interface
  8-pin (1), Sony Camera Command Network Protocol (for entire camera system control)
  
  Ethernet
  RJ-45 (1), 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
  
  Mic remote
  D-sub 15-pin
  
  WF mode
  4-pin (2), Stair step (for SD composite Waveform monitor)
  
  WF control
  D-sub 15-pin (1), GPI (for SDI component WF control)
  
  System expansion I/Q
  D-sub 15-pin (1), GPI (for system control with external GPI interface)
  
  Trunk line
  D-sub 9-pin (1), RS-232C (remote line for CHU equipment), 12-pin (round type connector), RS-232C/422 (remote line for CHU equipment)
  
  
• Camera
  
  Optical fibre cable interface
  SMPTE 304M based optical fiber connector (1), 1.5 gb/s optical fiber digital transmission, SMPTE 292 M