CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

HDCU3500
HDCU5500
UHB TRANSMISSION BOARD KIT SINGLE MODE FIBER EXTENSION KIT
HKCU-FB50 HKCU-SM50
ST 2110 INTERFACE KIT RECORDING OPTION
HKCU-SFP50 HKCU-REC55

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)
 WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.

AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.

Model Name Serial No.

HDCU3500/L (SY): LEMO Op- 10001and Higher
tical Fiber Connector
HDCU3500/T (SY): Tajimi Op- 30001 and Higher
tical Fiber Connector
HDCU3500//UL (SY): LEMO 100001 and Higher
Optical Fiber Connector
HDCU5500/L (SY): LEMO Op- 10001and Higher
tical Fiber Connector
HDCU5500/T (SY): Tajimi Op- 30001 and Higher
ticalFiber Connector
HDCU5500//UL (SY): LEMO 100001 and Higher
Optical Fiber Connector

HDCU3500/HDCU5500
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:

1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit

When this product is installed in a rack and is
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
make sure that the rack does not overload the supply
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
circuit. device wiring that might have excessive voltage to the
following port(s).
2. Providing protective earth : LAN connector
: NETWORK TRUNK connector
When this product is installed in a rack and is
Follow the instructions for the above port(s).
supplied power from an outlet on the rack, please
confirm that the outlet is provided with a suitable
protective earth connection.
For kundene i Norge

3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the
rack is within the specified limit of this product.

4. Prevention against achieving hazardous

condition due to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please
make sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading.

5. Install the equipment while taking the operating

temperature of the equipment into consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer
to the specifications of the Operation Manual.

WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the
power cord to a socket-outlet which must be provided
near the unit and easily accessible, so that the user can
turn off the power in case a fault should occur.

WARNUNG
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel
ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen,
oder das Netzka-bel muß mit einer in der Nähe
des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsteckdose verbunden werden, damit sich bei
einer Funktionsstörung die Stromversor-gung zum Gerät
jederzeit unterbrechen läßt.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500
 Table of Contents

1. Installation

1-1. Checking the Software Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1-2. Connectors and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2-1. Connector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2-2. Wiring Diagrams for Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-2-3. Connectors and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-2-4. Note in Connecting CAMERA Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-3. Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-4. Outside Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
1-5. Installation of Each Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-5-1. HKCU-FB50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-5-2. HKCU-SFP50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1-5-3. HKCU-SM50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
1-5-4. HKCU-REC55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

2. System Setup

2-1. System Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2-1-1. Connection Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2-2. Setting the System Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2-1. Setting the Multi-Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2-2. Setting the Reference Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2-3. Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3-1. Setting the Intercom System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2-3-2. Microphone Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2-4. System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2-4-1. Tally System Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-4-2. CCU Number Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-4-3. Connecting the Control, Intercom, Tally and Audio Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-5. Video Signal System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-5-1. Input/Output Signal Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-5-2. Signal Phase Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-5-3. Aspect Ratio Setting for Down-Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2-5-4. RETURN Input Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Revision History

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1
 Section 1
Installation

1-1. Checking the Software Version

When connecting the peripheral equipment in the list below to this unit, be sure to check that the software version on
each peripheral device is corresponding to the unit to be connected.
If the software version is lower than the specified below, be sure to perform upgrading the software.
If upgrading the software are required, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.

Peripheral equipment Board name Software version

HDC4300 AT-189 APP Ver. 1.60 and higher
HDC2500 AT-189 APP Ver. 3.30 and higher
BPU4000 AT-189 APP Ver. 4.20 and higher
BPU4800 AT-189L APP Ver. 1.31 and higher
HDC4800 AT-189U APP Ver. 1.30 and higher
MSU-1000/1500 MPU-150/151 MAIN Ver. 3.40 and higher
RCP-1000/1001 MPU-152 MAIN Ver. 2.50 and higher
RCP-1500/1501 MPU-153 MAIN Ver. 3.40 and higher
RCP-1530 MPU-153 MAIN Ver. 3.40 and higher
CNA-1 AT-189A Ver. 2.00 and higher

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-1
1-2. Connectors and Cables

1-2-1. Connector Specifications

Rear Panel
Front Panel
6 13 5 11 1 2 3 17 16

19

14
18

20

9 23
7 12 15 10 4 8
21

22
HKCU-REC55

Input connectors Output connectors

1. SDI-RET 1 to 4 5. SDI OUT 1 to 4

BNC type BNC type
• 3G-SDI: SMPTE ST 424/425 Level-A/B compliant • 3G-SDI: SMPTE ST 424/425 Level-A/B compliant
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 2.970 Gbps/2.967 Gbps 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 2.970 Gbps/2.967Gbps
• HD-SDI: SMPTE ST 292 compliant • HD-SDI: SMPTE ST 292 compliant
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485 Gbps/1.4835 Gbps 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485 Gbps/1.4835 Gbps
• SD-SDI: SMPTE ST 259M compliant • SD-SDI: SMPTE ST 259M compliant
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mbps 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mbps
3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
2. REFERENCE
BNC type 6. CHARACTER AES/EBU / SYNC
• HD: SMPTE ST 274M compliant BNC type
3-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω • VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
• SD: Black burst
NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω 7. AUDIO OUT CH1, CH2
PAL: 0.3 Vpp, 75 Ω XLR 3-pin, Male
or NTSC (10 Field ID)
1 2
3. PROMPTER 1 (INPUT) 3
BNC type
• Analog signal, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
- External View -

4. PROMPTER 2/VBS-RET (INPUT) (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

BNC type
• Analog composite signal: 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-2
 10. INTERCOM / TALLY / IO PORT
No. Signal I/O Specifications
D-sub 50-pin, Female
1 MIC OUT (G) — +4 dBu/0 dBu/–20 dBu
17 1
2 MIC OUT (X) O
3 MIC OUT (Y) O 33 18

50 34
- External View -
8. UHD SDI A, B (HKCU-FB50)
BNC type No. Signal I/O Specifications
• 12G SD: SMPTE ST2082 compliant 1 +5.0 V_OUT O Max. 250 mA
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 11.88 Gbps/11.868 Gbps 2 G TALLY OUT O ON (GND):
• 6G-SDI: SMPTE ST2081 compliant Max. 30 mA IN
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 5.940 Gbps/5.934 Gbps 3 R TALLY OUT O ON (GND):
• 3G-SDI: SMPTE ST 424/425 Level-A/B compliant Max. 30 mA IN
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 2.970 Gbps/2.967Gbps 4 TALLY OUT O R/G/Y TALLY
OUT ON (GND):
• HD-SDI: SMPTE ST 292 compliant
Max. 30 mA IN
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485 Gbps/1.4835 Gbps
5 GND — —
6 GND — —
Input/Output connectors
7 GPIO5 I/O AUX3
8 R_TALLY (X)_ I (H), SHORT
9. INTERCOM
IN (L), OPEN
XLR 5-pin, Female 9 G_TALLY (X)_ I (H), SHORT
IN (L), OPEN
10 Y_TALLY (X)_ I (H), SHORT
5 1
IN (L), OPEN
4 2
3 11 ENG (X)_OUT O ENG SYSTEM RE-
CEIVE
0 dBu BALANCED
- External View -
12 ENG (X)_IN I ENG SYSTEM
(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) TALK
0 dBu BALANCED
Note 13 PROD (X)_OUT O PROD SYSTEM
RECEIVE
When it is used with UNBALANCE, connect the GND of 0 dBu BALANCED
microphone to the pin 1.
14 PROD (X)_IN I PROD SYSTEM
TALK
No. Signal I/O Specifications 0 dBu BALANCED

1 INTERCOM I －20 dBu (CARBON) 15 PGM1 (X)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4

MIC IN (Y)/ －40 dBu (ECM) dBu BALANCED
(GND) －60 dBu (DYNAMIC. (Selectable with
BALANCE/UNBAL- CCU Menu)
2 INTERCOM I
ANCE) 16 PGM2 (X)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4
MIC IN (X)
dBu BALANCED
3 GND － GND (Selectable with
4 INTERCOM L O － CCU Menu)
OUT 17 PGM3 (X)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4
5 INTERCOM R O － dBu BALANCED
OUT (Selectable with
CCU Menu)
18 LENS EXTEND- O GND/+5 V, OPEN
ER OUT (47 kΩ +5 V PULL
UP)
19 CALL OUT O GND/+5 V, OPEN
(47 kΩ +5 V PULL
UP)

Continued

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-3
 No. Signal I/O Specifications No. Signal I/O Specifications
20 GPIO8 I/O GND/+5 V, OPEN 36 MIC1_GAIN_ I/O Refer to “Specifica-
(47 kΩ +5 V PULL CTRL2/ tion when MIC-RE-
UP) RECALL2_G MOTE is selected”
and “Specification
21 GPIO9 I/O GND/+5 V, OPEN 37 MIC1_GAIN_ I/O
when WF-RE-
(47 kΩ +5 V PULL CTRL1/
MOTE is selected”.
UP) RECALL3_B
22 GPIO10 I/O GND/+5 V, OPEN 38 MIC1_GAIN_ I/O
(47 kΩ +5 V PULL CTRL0/
UP) RECALL1_R
23 GPIO11 I/O GND/+5 V, OPEN 39 MIC1_GAIN_ I/O
(47 kΩ +5 V PULL ON/RECALL4_
UP) SEQ
24 R_TALLY (Y)_ I (H), SHORT 40 MIC2_GAIN_ I/O
IN (L), OPEN ON/RECALL8_
G+B
25 G_TALLY (Y)_ I (H), SHORT
IN (L), OPEN 41 ASPECT_RE- I/O
MOTE (MIC2_
26 Y_TALLY (Y)_ I (H), SHORT
GAIN_CTRL2)/
IN (L), OPEN
RECALL5_ENC
27 ENG (Y)_OUT O ENG SYSTEM RE-
42 ASPECT_CTRL1 I/O
CEIVE
(MIC2_GAIN_
0 dBu BALANCED
CTRL1)/
28 ENG (Y)_IN I ENG SYSTEM RECALL6_R+B
TALK
43 ASPECT_CTRL2 I/O
0 dBu BALANCED
(MIC2_GAIN_
29 PROD (Y)_OUT O PROD SYSTEM CTRL0)/ RE-
RECEIVE CALL7_R+G/
0 dBu BALANCED (CNS MODE)
30 PROD (Y)_IN I PROD SYSTEM 44 ENG (G) — GND for ENG
TALK
45 GND — —
0 dBu BALANCED
46 PROD (G) — GND for PROD
31 PGM1 (Y)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4
dBu BALANCED 47 GND — —
(Selectable with
48 PGM1 (G)_IN — GND for PGM1
CCU Menu)
49 PGM2 (G)_IN — GND for PGM2
32 PGM2 (Y)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4
dBu BALANCED 50 PGM3 (G)_IN — GND for PGM3
(Selectable with
CCU Menu) “MIC REMOTE” or “WF REMOTE” is selectable from IF
33 PGM3 (Y)_IN I –20 dBu/0 dBu/+4 SETTING (M01) of the MAINTENANCE menu.
dBu BALANCED
(Selectable with Specification when MIC-REMOTE is selected
CCU Menu) When MIC REMOTE is set by MODE (S07) of the Service
34 GND — GND for +5.0 V_ menu, functions of No. 36 to 43 pins are allocated as follows.
OUT
(For the Service menu, refer to the service manual.)
35 PREVIEW_OUT O ON (GND): Max.
30 mA IN No. Setting value
Continued MIC1&2 MIC1, 2 MIC+ NET-
WORK
36 MIC1/2 GAIN MIC1 GAIN MIC1/2 GAIN
37
38
41 ASPECT MIC2 GAIN －
CONT
42
43 CNS MODE

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-4
 • MIC1&2 is selected • MIC1&2 is selected
MIC can be selected by combinations of No. 39 and 40 MIC can be selected by combinations of No. 39 and 40
pins. Furthermore, CHU MIC GAIN can be set by pins. Furthermore, MIC1 can be set by combinations
combinations of No. 36 to 38 pins. of No. 36 to 38 pins, and CHU MIC GAIN can be set
by combinations of No. 41 to 43 pins.
MIC select
MIC select
No. Specifications
MIC1/2 MIC1 MIC2 INTER- No. Specifications
only only NAL MIC1/2 MIC1 MIC2 INTER-
SET only only NAL
39 L L H H SET
(MIC1) 39 L L H H
40 L H L H (MIC1)
(MIC2) 40 L H L H
(MIC2)
CHU MIC GAIN select
CHU MIC GAIN select (MIC1)
No. Specifications
60 dB 50 dB 40 dB 30 dB 20 dB No. Specifications
36 H H H H L 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB 30 dB 20 dB
(CONT 36 H H H H L
2) (CONT
37 H H L L H 2)
(CONT 37 H H L L H
1) (CONT
38 H L H L H 1)
(CONT 38 H L H L H
0) (CONT
0)
The SD output video signal ASPECT can be set by
combinations of No. 41 to 43 pins.
CHU MIC GAIN select (MIC2)
ASPECT control
No. Specifications
No. Specifications 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB 30 dB 20 dB
OFF SQ EC INT LB 41 H H H H L
41 (AS- H L L L L (CONT
PECT) 2)

42 － L H L H 42 H H L L H
(CONT1) (CONT
1)
43 － H H L L
(CONT2) 43 H L H L H
(CONT
0)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-5
 • MIC+NETWORK is selected • 3G-SDI: SMPTE ST 424/425 Level-A/B compliant
MIC can be selected by combinations of No. 39 and 40 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 2.970 Gbps/2.967Gbps
pins. Furthermore, CHU MIC GAIN can be set by • HD-SDI: SMPTE ST 292 compliant
combinations of No. 36 to 38 pins. 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485 Gbps/1.4835 Gbps
• SD-SDI: SMPTE ST 259M compliant
MIC select
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mbps
No. Specifications
MIC1/2 MIC1 MIC2 INTER- 12. NETWORK TRUNK
only only NAL 8-pin, RJ-45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX
SET
39 L L H H
(MIC1)
40 L H L H
(MIC2) 8 1

- External View -
CHU MIC GAIN select
No. Signal I/O Specifications
No. Specifications
1 TRD 0 (+) I/O Transmitted/Received
60 dB 50 dB 40 dB 30 dB 20 dB Data 0 (+)
36 H H H H L 2 TRD 0 (–) I/O Transmitted/Received
(CONT Data 0 (–)
2)
3 TRD 1 (+) I/O Transmitted/Received
37 H H L L H Data 1 (+)
(CONT
1) 4 TRD 2 (+) I/O Transmitted/Received
Data 2 (+)
38 H L H L H
(CONT 5 TRD 2 (–) I/O Transmitted/Received
0) Data 2 (–)
6 TRD 1 (–) I/O Transmitted/Received
CNS MODE can be set by the No. 43 pin level. Data 1 (–)
7 TRD 3 (+) I/O Transmitted/Received
CNS mode select
Data 3 (+)
No. 43 CONT 8 TRD 3 (–) I/O Transmitted/Received
Data 3 (–)
H INTERNAL SET (MCS or BRIDGE
or LEGACY selectable)
L Forcibly legacy
13. RCP/CNU
8-pin, Female
Specification when WF-REMOTE is selected
1
No. Signal I/O Specifications 2 7
3 8 6
36 RECALL2_G O LOW ACTIVE 4 5
37 RECALL3_B O
38 RECALL1_R O - External View -
39 RECALL4_ O
SEQ No. Signal I/O Specifications
40 RECALL8_G O 1 TX (+) O SERIAL DATA OUT
+B
2 TX (–) O
41 RECALL5_ O
3 RX (+) I SERIAL DATA IN
ENC
4 RX (–) I
42 RECALL6_R O
+B 5 TX GND — GND for TX
43 RECALL7_R O 6 POWER (+) O RCP POWER, +30 V
+G OUT
7 POWER (–) O GND for POWER
OUT
11. SDI I/O 1～4 (INPUT/OUTPUT) 8 VIDEO (X) O 75 Ω, 1.0 V p-p
BNC type

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-6
14. TRUNK • 6G-SDI: SMPTE ST2081 compliant
12-pin, Female 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 5.940 Gbps/5.934 Gbps
• 3G-SDI: SMPTE ST 424/425 Level-A/B compliant
A J
B K H 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 2.970 Gbps/2.967Gbps
C L M G • HD-SDI: SMPTE ST 292 compliant
D F
E 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485 Gbps/1.4835 Gbps

- External View -
18. CAMERA SMF IN/OUT (HKCU-SM50)
No RS422A RS232C Specifications ST connector for single-mode fiber cables
. Transmission signal: IN (CAMERA → CCU)
Signal I/O Signal I/O
• Camera Video
A TX1 (–) O — — TRUNK Data out
• Audio (MIC)
B TX1 (+) O — —
• HD-TRUNK
C NC — NC — No connection
• NETWORK TRUNK
D TX0 (+) O TX1 O TRUNK Data out
• RS422A/RS232C
E TX0 (–) O TX0 O
Transmission signal: OUT (CCU → CAMERA)
F RX0 (–) I RX0 I TRUNK Data in • Return Video
G RX0 (+) I RX1 I • Prompter Video
H RX1 (+) I — — • Audio (PGM)
J RX1 (–) I — — • NETWORK TRUNK
K GND — GND — GND for com- • RS422A/RS232C
mand
L NC — NC — No connection 19. LAN1, 2 (HKCU-SFP50)
M NC — NC — No connection SFP+: 10.3125 Gbps
SFP28: 25.78125 Gbps

15. LAN COM

20. USB
8-pin, RJ-45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX
USB Type-A type
USB 2.0 compliant (500 mA)

8 1 21. NETWORK (FTP) (HKCU-REC55)

LC type
- External View -
SFP+: 10GBASE-SR
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 TXD (+) O Transmitted Data 22. TIME CODE IN/OUT (HKCU-REC55)
(+) DIN type
2 TXD (–) O Transmitted Data • TIME CODE IN: Input impedance 1 kΩ, Input
(–)
amplitude 0.5 to 5.0 Vp-p
3 RXD (+) I Received Data (+) • TIME CODE OUT: Output impedance 50 Ω or less,
4 NC — No connection rise and fall time 10‐90 %, 40 ±10 us
5 NC — No connection
6 RXD (–) I Received Data (–) 23. USB (HKCU-REC55)
7 NC — No connection USB Type-A type
8 NC — No connection USB 3.1 Gen1 compliant (900 mA)

16. CAMERA
Optical fiber connector

17. UHD SDI C, D (HKCU-FB50)

BNC type
• 12G SD: SMPTE ST2082 compliant
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 11.88 Gbps/11.868 Gbps

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-7
1-2-2. Wiring Diagrams for Cables Connector Name Connectors and Cables
• REFERENCE 1-564-742-11 PLUG, BNC or BB Cable as-
CCA-5 Cable (for RCP/CNU connector) IN (INPUT) sembly (1.5 m, optional)
• REFERENCE
OUT (OUT-
Black
PUT)
White • CHARACTER/
AES/EBU
Orange
White (OUTPUT)
Brown • PROMPTER 1
(INPUT)
• PROMPTER 2/
VBS-RET (IN-
Red
PUT)
(BNC type)
White • SDI OUT1 to 4 1-569-370-12 PLUG, BNC/5C-FB coaxial
Red (OUTPUT) cable (Fujikura products recommended)
Brown Brown • SDI RET1 to 4
(INPUT)
• SDI I/O1 to 4
— 8P CONNECTOR (MALE) — (IN/OUT)
(WIRING SIDE) (BNC type)
AUDIO OUT CH1, 1-508-083-xx XLR 3P Female or CANNON
CH2 (3P, Male) XLR-3-11C equivalent
INTERCOM (5P, Fe- 1-508-370-11 XLR 5P, Male or CANNON
male) XLR-5-12C equivalent
INTERCOM MIC Cable
RCP/CNU (8P, Fe- 1-766-848-11 PLUG, 8P Male or CCA cable
male) assembly (optional), CCA-5-10 (10 m),
1. Balance (BALANCE in MIC TYPE menu) CCA-5-3 (3 m)
• LAN-COM LAN cable (commercially available, shield
• NETWORK type, category 5 or higher)
TRUNK (8P,
RJ-45)
G
INTERCOM/ 1-566-358-11 D-SUB 50P, Male or JAE
X INTERCOM TALLY/IO PORT DDU-50PF-F0 equivalent
Y MIC
UHD SDIA to D L-5.5CUHD coaxial cable (Canare Electric
Co., Ltd. products recommended)
2. Unbalance (UNBALANCE in MIC TYPE menu)
NETWORK (FTP) Optical fiber cable (commercially available)
(LC type) 10GBASE-SR, multi mode optical fiber
(OM3)
• TIME CODE DIN cable (commercially available)
IN Canare Electric Co., Ltd. products recom-
• TIME CODE mended
X INTERCOM OUT
Y MIC
(DIN type)

1-2-3. Connectors and Cables 1-2-4. Note in Connecting CAMERA

Connector
Connection made with the connector panels during installation or
service, should be made with the connectors/complete cable It is recommended to clean the optical contact portions mentioned
assemblies specified in the following list, or equivalent parts. below before connecting this unit to the camera.
Connector Name Connectors and Cables For details on a cleaning method, refer to Service Manual.
• CAMERA connector of this unit
CAMERA (LEMO) LEMO PUW. 3K. 93C. TLCC96
• CCU connector of the camera
CAMERA (Tajimi Tajimi Electronics Co.,Ltd. OPS2402-R
Electronics Co.,Ltd.) • Optical/Electrical cable

Continued

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-8
1-3. Power Cord

To get a power cord, please contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.
WARNING
• Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts
that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.
• Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
• Never use an damaged power cord.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-9
1-4. Outside Dimensions
27
410
22
127

200
Unit : mm
5 10

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-10
1-5. Installation of Each Option

1-5-1. HKCU-FB50

HKCU-FB50 is an option of HDCU3500.

Parts packed in HDCU-FB50
• TX-167B board assembly: 1 pc
• UHB label: 2 pcs
• Optical module (SFP+): 1 pc

Procedure
1. Remove the 16 screws, and then remove the top
Tip
When removing the top cover, slightly extend it in the directions of the arrows.

B3 x 5
Top cover
(e)

(f)

(a)

(g) (c)
B3 x 5
B3 x 5
(b)

(d)

Front side

Note
When attaching the top cover, tighten the screws in the following sequence: (a) to (g) and others.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-11
2. Disconnect the optical cable.
Note
Do not pull the optical cable strongly or bend them so as not to damage them.

(1) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN402) on the SY-467 board.
(2) Open the cable clamp [A], and then remove the harness from the two clamps.
(3) Open the cable clamp [B], and then remove the optical cable from the four clamps.
(4) Pull out the two optical cable from the optical module (SFP+).
(5) Disconnect the optical module (SFP+) from the connector (CN403) on the VIF-75 board.

Wind the harness Cable clamp [A]

around the cable
clamper [A] two times. Harness

Clamps

Optical module (SFP+)

Optical cable

[2]

[1]

Front side

Clamps

CN402
SY-467 board

Optical cable

Cable clamp [B]

CN402/VIF-75 board

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-12
3. Remove the nine screws, and then remove the top chassis.

PSW
3x8

Top chassis

PSW
3x8

Holes

Front side

Portions A

Air distributor assembly

Note
When attaching the top chassis, insert two portions A of the air distributor assembly into the two holes of the top
chassis.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-13
4. Remove the LEMO connector assembly or TAJIMI connector assembly.
LEMO connector assembly
(1) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN3002) on the RE-345 board.
(2) Remove the screw, and then remove the lug terminal.
(3) Remove the four screws, and then remove the LEMO connector assembly.

Harness
RE-345 board

Rear panel assembly

Red mark Front side

LEMO connector CN3002

assembly PSW
3x8 Lug
terminal
PSW
3x8

Note
• When attaching the LEMO connector assembly, install it with the red mark up.
• When attaching the LEMO connector assembly, secure the connector assembly temporarily using the four
screws, then fully tighten them.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-14
 TAJIMI connector assembly
(1) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN3002) on the RE-345 board.
(2) Remove the screw, and then remove the lug terminal.
(3) Remove the four screws, and then remove the TAJIMI connector assembly.
Tip
Align the notch of the ring with the screw position and remove the screws.

Rear panel assembly Harness

RE-345 board

TAJIMI connector assembly

Ring

Screws
Rotate the ring, align the notch
with the threaded portion, and
remove the four screws.
Red mark

Front side
TAJIMI connector
assembly PSW CN3002
3x8
PSW Lug
3x8 Ring terminal

Note
• When attaching the TAJIMI connector assembly, install it with the red mark up.
• When attaching the TAJIMI connector assembly, secure the connector assembly temporarily using the four
screws, then fully tighten them.

5. Remove the duct intake.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-15
6. Remove the two hooks, and then remove the duct top.

Duct intake

Duct top
Hook

Hook

Front side

Note
When attaching the DC fan subassembly, tighten the screws in the following sequence: (a), (b).

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-16
7. Remove the DC fan subassembly.
(1) Remove the screw, and then remove the air distributor subassembly.
(2) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN008) on the MB-1257 board.
(3) Remove the two screws, and then remove the DC fan subassembly.

PSW (a) PSW

3x8 3x8
Air distributor subassembly
(b)

Harness DC fan subassembly

Front side

MB-1257 board
CN008

Note
When attaching the DC fan subassembly, tighten the screws in the following sequence: (a), (b).

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-17
8. Remove the TX-167A board.
(1) Remove the four screws, and then slightly pull up the TX-167A board in the direction of the arrow (A) to
disconnect the B to B connectors.
(2) Remove the TX-167A board in the direction of the arrow (B).

PSW
3x8

(B)
(A)

PSW
3x8
TX-167A board B to B
connectors

Front side

B to B connectors

9. Install the TX-167B board with the four screws.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-18
10. Attach the supplied optical module (SFP+).

(b)

PSW
3x8
(c)

(d)
TX-167B board
Supplied optical module (SFP+) PSW
(a) 3x8

Front side

Note
When installing the TX-167B board, tighten the screws in the following sequence: (a) to (d).

11. Assemble this unit in the reverse order of steps 3 to 7.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-19
12. Connect the optical cable.
Note
Do not pull the optical cable strongly or bend them so as not to damage them.

(1) Connect the optical cable to the optical module (SFP+) on the TX-167B board.
(2) Open the four clamps and cable clamp [B], and then fix the optical cable.
(3) Open the two clamps and cable clamp [A], and then fix the harness.
(4) Connect the harness to the connector (CN402) on the SY-467 board.

Wind the harness Cable clamp [A]

around the cable
clamper [A] two times. Harness

Clamps

TX-167B board

Optical module (SFP+)

Optical cable

[2]

[1]

Front side

Clamps

CN402

SY-467 board

Optical cable

Cable clamp [B]

Note
• When attaching the optical cable, be careful not to mistake the connector.
• The connection destination of HDCU3500 is different from that of HKCU-FB50. When connecting them, be
careful not to connect to the wrong destination.
• When connecting the harness, wind the harness around the cable clamper [A] two times.

13. Attach the top cover. (Refer to step 1.)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-20
14. Attach the UHB label to each upper portion of the front panel and the rear panel.

Label attaching position (front) Label attaching position (rear)

2.5 mm Marking line

13.5 mm
Front panel Rear panel

UHB label

UHB label

1-5-2. HKCU-SFP50

Tip
It is recommended to replace the removed screws with the supplied screws.
• Screw (P2.6 x 5): 2 pcs

Parts packed in HKCU-SFP50

• NET-37 board assembly: 1 pc
• NET bracket: 1 pc
• Coaxial cable with connector (SS-M) 20P: 1 pc
• Fine-wire coaxial cable (CA60-155-11): 2 pcs
• Harness (SLOT POWER): 1 pc
• Nylon rivet: 3 pcs
• Cover sheet (fiber): 2 pcs
• Air distributor F (NET): 1 pc
• Screw (P2.6 x 5): 2 pcs
• Screw (PSW3 x 8):: 6 pcs
Preparation
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to step 1 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”.)
2. Remove the optical cable. (Refer to step 2 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”.)
3. Remove the top chassis. (Refer to step 3 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”.)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-21
Procedure
1. Remove the two screws, and then remove the air distributor assembly.

PSW
3x8

Air distributor assembly

Front side

2. Remove the three nylon rivets, and then remove the air distributor (VIF).

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-22
3. Attach the air distributor (NET) with the supplied three nylon rivets.

Nylon rivets

Air distributor (VIF)

Supplied
nylon rivets

Air distributor (NET)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-23
4. Attach the air distributor assembly with the two screws removed in step 1.
Note
Insert portion A of the straightening plate assembly into the threaded hole on the MB-1257 board.

PSW
3x8

Air distributor assembly

Portion A

Front side

Threaded hole on MB-1257 board

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-24
5. Attach the optical cable and top chassis. (Refer to step 2 and 3 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”.)
Note
• When attaching the top chassis, insert the groove of the upper chassis into the air distributor assembly.
• When attaching the top chassis, insert the two A portions of groove of the air distributor assembly into the
two holes of the top chassis.

PSW
3x8

Top chassis

PSW
3x8

Holes

Groove

Front side

Portions A

Air distributor assembly

6. Remove the two screws (P2.6 x 5), then remove the blank panel (ND).

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-25
7. Attach the NET bracket with the supplied two screws (P2.6 x 5).

Front side
Tip
It is recommended to replace
the removed screws with the
supplied screws.

NET bracket

Blank panel (ND)

P2.6 x 5

8. Install the NET-37 board in the direction of the arrow and secure it with the four screws.

PSW
PSW 3x8
3x8

NET-37 board

Front side

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-26
9. Connect the cables and attach the cover sheet (fiber).
(1) Connect the coaxial cable (SS-M) 20P with connector to the connector (CN0104) on the NET-37 board and
the connector (CN404) on the MB-1257 board.
(2) Connect the two fine-wire coaxial cables (CA60-155-11) to the connectors (CN0101 and CN0102) on the
NET-37 board and the connectors (CN402 and CN403) on the MB-1257 board.
(3) Connect the harness (SLOT POWER) to the connector (CN103) on the NET-37 board and the connector
(CN405) on the MB-1257 board.
(4) Attach the two cover sheets (fiber) with the two supplied screws.
Note
Insert portions A of the cover sheets (fibers) into the inside of the chassis.

Supplied screw
(PSW3 x 8)

Supplied screw
(PSW3 x 8)
Cover sheet (fiber)

Portions A
Cover sheet (fiber)

Portions A

NET-37 board

Front side CN0104

CN0103

CN0101

CN0102
CN404

CN405
CN402 Coaxial cable with connector (SS-M) 20P

CN403 CN404 CN0104

Clamper Harness (SLOT POWER)

Chassis CN405 CN0103

Fine-wire coaxial cable (CA60-155-11)

MB-1257 board
CN402 CN0101

Fine-wire coaxial cable (CA60-155-11)

CN403 CN0102

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-27
10. Assemble this unit.

1-5-3. HKCU-SM50

Parts packed in HKCU-SM50

• Optical module: 1 pc
• SC-LC optical fiber cable: 1 pc
• SMF panel assembly: 1 pc
• Cover sheet (fiber): 1 pc
• Screw (PSW3 x 8): 1 pc
Preparation
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to step 1 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”.)

Procedure
1. Remove the three screws (PSW3 x 8) and four screws (P2.6 x 5), then remove the audio panel.

P2.6 x 5

Audio panel PSW

3x8

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-28
2. Attach the SMF panel assembly and cover sheet (fiber).
(1) Attach the SMF panel assembly with the three screws (PSW3 x 8) and the four screws (P2.6 x 5).
(2) Connect the two SC-LC optical fiber cables to the SMF panel assembly.
(3) Connect the SC-LC optical fiber cables to the optical module, and then connect it to the connector (CN404)
on the VIF-75 board.
(4) Attach the cover sheet (fiber) with the supplied screw screw (PSW3 x 8).
Note
Insert portion A of the cover sheet (fiber) into the inside of the chassis.

Supplied screw
(PSW3 x 8)

Cover sheet (fiber)

Optical module
* SC-LC optical fiber cable [1]: IN side
LC connector portion SC-LC optical fiber cable [2]: OUT side

[1] SC-LC optical fiber cable

Portion A VIF-75 board Route of optical fiber cable

[2]
CN404 SC-LC optical fiber cables
Clamper
Air distributor (TX)

Chassis
[1]
Cover sheet (fiber)

[2]

SC connector portion

SMF panel assembly P2.6 x 5

PSW
3x8

Note
• When connecting the SC-LC optical fiber cables, refer to the number indicated on the board.
• Route the connected optical fiber cables as shown in the illustration.
• Check that the connected optical fiber cable is located inside of the cover sheet (fiber).

3. Assemble this unit.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-29
1-5-4. HKCU-REC55

The HKCU-REC55 is an option for the HDCU3500/HDCU5500.

Component parts of HKCU-REC55
• ENC assembly: 1 pc
• Audio panel (REC) assembly: 1 pc
• INCOM-REC panel assembly: 1 pc
• IF-1371 board assembly: 1 pc
• Optical module (SFP+): 1 pc
• LC optical fiber cable: 1 pc
• Harness (HANDLE): 1 pc
• Fine-wire coaxial cable: 1 pc
• Cover sheet (fiber) : 1 pc
• Current plate (MDC) : 1 pc
• USB cap: 1 pc
• Screw (PSW3 x 8): 7 pcs
• Screw (P2.6 x 5): 2 pcs
Preparation
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to step 1 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)
2. Remove the optical cable. (Refer to step 2 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)
3. Remove the top chassis. (Refer to step 3 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)
4. Remove the current plate assembly. (Refer to step 1 in “1-5-2. HKCU-SFP50”)

Procedure
1. Remove the CN-4056 board.
(1) Remove the five screws, then remove the INCOM panel assembly.
(2) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN002) on the CN-4056 board.
(3) Remove the two screws, then remove the CN-4056 board.

Front side

CN-4056 board
P2.6 x 5 CN002

Harness
P2.6 x 5

INCOM panel assembly

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-30
2. Attach the INCOM-REC panel assembly.
(1) Attach the CN-4056 board to the INCOM-REC panel assembly with the two screws.
(2) Connect the harness to the connector (CN002) on the CN-4056 board.
(3) attach the INCOM-REC panel assembly with the five screws.
Note
• When attaching the INCOM-REC panel assembly, attach it so that the harness is routed inside of the
FP-305 board.
• When attaching the INCOM-REC panel assembly, tighten the screws in the order of (a), (b), and other
screws.

Front side

INCOM-REC panel assembly

CN-4056 board

View on arrow A
P2.6 x 5 CN002 Harness

(a) Harness
P2.6 x 5

(b)

FP-305 board CN-4056 board CN002

Tip
Process the harness of the CN-4056 board
so that it is routed inside of the FP-305 board.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-31
3. Attach the IF-1371 board assembly and the USB cap.
(1) Connect the supplied fi ne-wire coaxial cable to the connector (CN001) on the IF-1371 board assembly.
(2) Attach the IF-1371 board assembly with the supplied two screws.
Note
When attaching the IF-1371 board assembly, tighten the screws in the order of (a), (b).

(3) Push in the projection of the USB cap to the hole.

Fine-wire coaxial cable

Yellow

Front side (a) CN001

Supplied screws
(P2.6 x 5) (b)
IF-1371 board assembly
Hole

Projection
USB cap

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-32
4. Remove the CN-4053 board.
(1) Open the clamper, then remove the harness.
(2) Disconnect the harness from the connector (CN004) on the MB-1257 board.
(3) Remove the three screw (PSW3x8), then remove the audio panel assembly.
(4) Remove the four screws (P2.6x5), then remove the CN-4053 board.

Front side

CN-4053 board

View on arrow A
Clamper

PSW
3x8

P2.6 x 5
P2.6 x 5
Audio panel
CN-4053 board
CN004 MB-1257 board Harness

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-33
5. Attach the audio panel (REC) assembly.
(1) Attach the CN-4053 board to the audio panel (REC) assembly with the four screws (P2.6x5).
(2) Connect the supplied harness (HANDLE) to the connector (CN101) on the audio panel (REC) assembly.
(3) Attach the audio panel (REC) assembly with the three screws (PSW3x8).
(4) Connect the two harnesses to the connectors (CN004 and CN009) on the MB-1257 board.
(5) Secure the harness removed in (1) in step 5 and the harness (HANDLE) with the clamper.
Note
When attaching the audio panel (REC) assembly, align the two dowels.

Front side

Harness (HANDLE)

Dowel CN-4058 board

hole CN101 Dowel

View on arrow A Dowel hole

CN-4058 board

Harnesses CN-4053 board PSW

3x8

Dowel P2.6 x 5
P2.6 x 5
Audio panel (REC) assembly

CN-4053 board
Clamper
CN004 CN009 MB-1257 board

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-34
6. Attach the ENC assembly.
(1) Secure the ENC assembly with the supplied three screws.
Note
When attaching the ENC assembly, tighten the screws in the order of (a), (b), (c).

Tip
Insert the edges of the ENC-185 board into the two slots of the board guide.

(2) Connect the fine-wire coaxial cable connected from the IF-1371 board assembly to the connector (CN501)
on the ENC-185 board.

PSW
3x8
(b)

Fine-wire coaxial cable

ENC-185 board
(c) ENC-185 board
To IF-1371 board
Yellow
CN501
(a)

Slot

ENC assembly

Front side

Slots

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-35
7. Attach the supplied optical module (SFP+) and the top chassis.
(1) Attach the supplied optical module (SFP+) to the connector (CN401) on the ENC-185 board.
Note
When attaching the optical module (SFP+), pay attention to the direction in which it is attached.

(2) Attach the top chassis with the nine screws and two supplied screws.
Tip
When attaching the top chassis, tighten the screws in the order of (a), (b), and other screws.

Supplied screws
(PSW3 x 8) PSW
(a) 3x8

Contact
Top chassis surface
(b)

Optical module (SFP+)

ENC-185 board

Front side

CN401

ENC assembly

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-36
8. Attach the cover sheet (fiber) and the current plate (MDC)
(1) Secure the optical cable with the cable clamp. (Refer to (3) and (4) in step 2 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)
(2) Connect the harness. (Refer to (1) and (2) in step 2 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)
(3) Connect the LC optical fiber cable to the optical module (SFP+) attached to the ENC-185 board.
(4) Attach the cover sheet (fiber) with the supplied screw.
(5) Attach the current plate (MDC) with the supplied screw.
Note
Insert the portion A of the cover sheet (fiber) into the inside of the chassis.

Tip
Route the LC optical fiber cable as shown in the illustration, then secure it with the clamper and the notch.

Routing of LC optical fiber cable

LC optical fiber cable
Supplied screw Notch Clamper
(PSW3 x 8)
Supplied screw
(PSW3 x 8)
Cover sheet
(fiber)

Portion A

Current plate Cover sheet (fiber)

(MDC)

Front side

Optical module (SFP+)

Current plate Current plate

(MDC) (MDC)

Boss Boss

Correct Wrong LC optical fiber cable

9. Attach the top cover. (Refer to step 1 in “1-5-1. HKCU-FB50”)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 1-37
 Section 2
System Setup

2-1. System Connection

2-1-1. Connection Example

REFERENCE SIGNAL (HD or SD)

HDC3500/5500*1

3G/HD/SD RETURN SIGNAL

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI
Monitor

Optical fiber cable

HDCU3500/HDCU5500

PROMPTER SIGNAL

RCP-1500 Series

HDC3500/5500*1

3G/HD/SD RETURN SIGNAL

3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI
Monitor

Optical fiber cable

HDCU3500/HDCU5500

PROMPTER SIGNAL
Hub
RCP-1500 Series

MSU-1000 Series

NEXT HDCU3500/HDCU5500

*1: HKCU-FB50 is required to connect the HDC5500 to the HDCU3500.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-1
2-2. Setting the System Formats

2-2-1. Setting the Multi-Format

Sets the format of the signal that is output from the unit.
Normally the format is set from the MSU connected outside or from MULTI FORMAT (S05) of the SYSTEM
OPERATION menu in this unit.

2-2-2. Setting the Reference Input

Normally the format is set from the MSU connected outside or from GENLOCK PHASE (S04) of the SYSTEM
OPERATION menu in this unit.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-2
2-3. Audio System

2-3-1. Setting the Intercom System

Two independent intercom lines (producer line and engineer line) are selectable and available in this unit.
This unit supports 4 WIRE, RTS, and Clear-Com intercom systems. Make settings of the menus according to the system
to be used.

Selecting Intercom System

Select an intercom system (4WIRE, RTS or CLEAR COM) for each of the engineer line and producer line according
to the system to be used. Then, select the number of intercom line systems (1CH or 2CH).
Note
When SYSTEM INTERFACE in INTERCOM (A03) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu is set to RTS/CLEAR COM,
be sure to connect the unit to the RTS or Clear-Com system. Failure to do so will cause the output to oscillate and
adversely affect the surrounding circuit.

Selecting producer line

AUDIO/INTERCOM menu → INTERCOM (A03) → PRODUCER

Selecting engineer line

AUDIO/INTERCOM menu → INTERCOM (A03) → ENGINEER

Selecting intercom line channel

Connect the intercom line to the producer line of the unit and make the following settings.
Tip
Factory setting: 2CH

• 1CH
AUDIO/INTERCOM menu → INTERCOM (A03) → INTERCOM CH:1CH
Tip
The intercom line is always connected to the producer line regardless of the settings of the INCOM PROD/ENG
switch of the and the INTERCOM switch on the front panel of the unit.

• 2CH
AUDIO/INTERCOM menu → INTERCOM (A03) → INTERCOM CH:2CH

Adjusting RTS Cancellation (RTS/Clear-Com)

When the RTS or Clear-Com system is used, adjust the sidetone cancellation amount using the following procedure.
1. Set the SIDE TONE in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu to 0.
2. Set the INTERCOM switch on the front panel to PROD.
3. While speaking to the headset microphone, adjust SIDE TONE CANCEL in INTERCOM (A03) of the AUDIO/
INTERCOM menu so that the voice heard from the headset becomes minimum.
4. Set the INTERCOM switch on the front panel to ENG.
5. While speaking to the headset microphone, adjust SIDE TONE CANCEL in INTERCOM (A03) of the AUDIO/
INTERCOM menu so that the voice heard from the headset becomes minimum.
6. Reset the value of SIDE TONE in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the CCU CONFIGURATION menu to the
previous value.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-3
Setting Headset Microphone

Setting intercom microphone

Set the INTERCOM MIC in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu according to the microphone
type of the headset to be connected to the INTERCOM connector on the front panel.
• CARBON:
When using a carbon microphone (power supplied, 20 dB gain)
• ECM:
When using a electric condenser microphone (power supplied, 40 dB gain)
• DYNAMIC:
When using a dynamic microphone (no power supplied, 60 dB gain) (Factory setting)

Adjusting the side tone level

Adjust the sidetone volume of the headset connected to the INTERCOM connector on the front panel with SIDE TONE
in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu according to the headset to be used.

Setting PGM Audio Signal Input Level

Set the PGM1 INPUT and PGM2 INPUT in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu to –20
dBu , 0 dBu, or +4 dBu according to each level of audio 1 and 2 of the system.
Tip
Factory setting: 0 dBu

Selecting PGM Audio Signal

Select the PGM audio signal of the headset connected to the INTERCOM connector on the front panel to user’s
preference level with PGM SELECT in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu.
• PGM 1: To select PGM1 (Factory setting)
• PGM1 + PGM2: To select PGM1 and PGM2 mixed
• PGM2: To select PGM2

Adjusting PGM Audio Signal Mixing Volume

Adjust the PGM audio signal mixing volume of the headset connected to the INTERCOM connector on the front panel
to user’s preference level with PGM1 LEVEL/PGM2 LEVEL in FRONT INTERCOM (A04) of the AUDIO/
INTERCOM menu.

Selecting an Intercom LINE to be Connected to the INTERCOM Connector

Select the intercom line to be connected to the INTERCOM connector on the front panel as follows with the INTERCOM
switch.
• When connecting to the producer line:
Set the INTERCOM switch to PROD.
• When connecting to the engineer line:
Set the INTERCOM switch to ENG.
• When connecting only a camera:
Set the INTERCOM switch to PRIV.
When this position is set, the intercom from outside is cut and the system consists of the intercom and camera.
Note
When INTERCOM CH in INTERCOM (A03) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu is set to 1CH, the INTERCOM switch
on the front panel of this unit and the camera are fixed to the producer line regardless of the setting.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-4
2-3-2. Microphone Setting

This unit can receive two independent microphone lines (MIC1 and MIC2) from the video camera HDC2000 series and
output them.

Remote Controlling Microphone Input Amplifier Gain

Remote control using the menu setting

When the MIC REMOTE connector on the rear panel is open or pins 8 (MIC1) and 15 (MIC2) of the MIC REMOTE
connector are at a high level, Adjusting the CAM MIC GAIN with MIC GAIN (A01) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu.
Setting values: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 dB (Factory setting: 60 dB)

Adjusting the microphone input gain using the MIC REMOTE connector
The microphone input amplifier gain control is enabled or disabled by pins 8 and 15 of the MIC REMOTE connector
on the rear panel.
Furthermore, the microphone input amplifier gain can be set by pins 5 to 7 and 12 to 14.
When MIC/WF REMOTE in REAR I/F (S04) of the SYSTEM CONFIG menu is set to MIC REMOTE, the MIC1 gain
and MIC2 gain can be set by pins 5 to 7 and the microphone input amplifier gain can be set at the same time.

Setting the microphone input control of the video camera

Pin No. Microphone connector

8 15 MIC IN CH-1 MIC IN CH-2
L L ON ON
L H ON OFF
H L OFF ON
H H Set with CAM MIC GAIN of MIC/AUDIO (C05)

Setting the microphone input gain of the video camera

Pin No. Gain

7 6 5
H H H 60 dB
L H H 50 dB
H L H 40 dB
L L H 30 dB
H H L 20 dB

Pin No. Gain

14 13 12
H H H 60 dB
L H H 50 dB
H L H 40 dB
L L H 30 dB
H H L 20 dB

H: +5 V or open
L: GND
Input resistance: 100 kΩ +5 V pull-up

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-5
Adjusting AUDIO Phase

When the AUDIO signal phase is ahead of the video signal phase to be used, adjust the microphone signal phase with
DELAY in AUDIO OUT (A02) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu.
0 to 3840 FS (Factory setting: 0 Fs)

Setting AUDIO Output Level

Set the AUDIO outputs (AUDIO CH1 and AUDIO CH2) with ANALOG OUT CH1 LEVEL/CH2 LEVEL in AUDIO
OUT (A01) of the AUDIO/INTERCOM menu according to each signal level.
–20 dBu, 0 dBu, or +4 dBu (Factory setting: 0 dB)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-6
2-4. System Settings

2-4-1. Tally System Setting

This unit supports red tally, green tally, and yellow tally systems, and also supports contact supply.
• Contact supply: CONTACT

2-4-2. CCU Number Setting

Set the camera number with CNS SETTING (N02) of the NETWORK menu.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-7
2-4-3. Connecting the Control, Intercom, Tally and Audio Signals

RCP-1500/1501 [1]

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 [1]

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㻭㼁㻰㻵㻻㻌㻻㼁㼀

RCP-1500/1501 [2]

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 [2]

Hub
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㻭㼁㻰㻵㻻㻌㻻㼁㼀

REMOTE
CCU/CNU AUX

DC IN 10.5-17V

EXT I/0

MSU-1000

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-8
2-5. Video Signal System

Video signals of this unit and the equipment used for the HDC5500 (HDCU5500 only), HDC3500/3100, HDC2000
series camera system were adjusted to the specified levels in the factory shipping process. Before starting operation,
check the signal levels between equipment and adjust them, if necessary. Some adjustments can be performed using the
maintenance menu of the MSU-1000/1500 besides using the control or switches on the board. Perform the basic
adjustments on the board and perform the fine adjustments on the maintenance menu.

2-5-1. Input/Output Signal Selection

Select a signal of the input/output terminal signal on the rear panel according to the video system to be implemented.

2-5-2. Signal Phase Adjustment

Adjust signal phases of the unit. Before starting this adjustment, input the following sync signals to the unit and equipment
used.
• This unit
REFERENCE connector
HD tri-level sync signal: 0.6 Vp-p
or
Black burst signal: 40 IRE (0.3 Vp-p)
(SMPTE318M (10F-BB) is also acceptable.)

Adjusting Sync Signal Phase

Adjust the sync signal phase so that the output signal phase matches the reference signal phase by using the SYSTEM
CONFIG menu. The phase can also be adjusted using the maintenance menu of MSU-1000/1500

Adjustment Procedure

Select an external sync signal type from the SYSTEM CONFIG menu.
SYSTEM CONFIG menu → GENLOCK (S04) → GENLOCK
HD: HD tri-level sync
SD: BB (black burst) signal

When HD is selected
1. Make coarse adjustment of the H phase by COARSE of GENLOCK (S04) and make fine adjustment by H STEP.

When SD is selected
1. Make coarse adjustment of the H phase by COARSE of GENLOCK (S04) and make fine adjustment by H STEP.

2-5-3. Aspect Ratio Setting for Down-Conversion

With this unit or MSU-1000/1500, this system enables switching of aspect ratio in accordance with various systems for
the HD-SD down-conversion.
Set the aspect ratio with the MIC REMOTE connector on the rear panel or with S05:SD ASPECT of the SYSTEM
OPERATION menu. It can also be set using the maintenance menu of MSU-1000/1500.
The following four aspect ratio modes are selectable in this system.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-9
 Squeeze Converts the HD video signal to SD signal with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 unchanged (16 : 9)
Edge crop Crops 4 : 3 video part from the HD video signal and converts it to SD signal (4 : 3)
Letterbox Fits the HD video signal with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 into a 4 : 3 monitor frame and converts it to
SD signal (4 : 3)
(Black level is inserted above and below the picture.)

Setting Aspect Ratio with the MIC REMOTE Connector

Note
If MIC REMOTE in MODE (S07) of the SERVICE menu is set to MIC1 or MIC2, the ASPECT REMOTE signal from
the MIC REMOTE connector is disabled.

1. Set the DSUB-50 in REAR I/F (S03) of the SYSTEM CONFIG menu to WF-REMOTE.
2. Set pin 12 (ASPECT REMOTE ON/OFF) of the MIC REMOTE connector on the rear panel to low level.
3. Set pins 13 (ASPECT CTL CONT1) and 14 (ASPECT CTL CONT2) of the MIC REMOTE connector according
to the aspect ratio to be converted.

Pin 13 Pin 14 Aspect ratio

(ASPECT CTL CONT1) (ASPECT CTL CONT2)
L H Squeeze (16 : 9)
H H Edge crop (4 : 3)
L L Set with S05:SD ASPECT of SYSTEM OPERATION menu
H L Letterbox (4 : 3)

Examples of Display

16 : 9 picture (picture from camera)

Horizontal cutting position of 16 : 9

Horizontal cutting position of

4 : 3 (12 : 9)

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-10
Picture whose aspect ratio is converted (SD output)

Edge-crop
CROP POSITION can be changed.

Squeeze
The 16 : 9 ratio picture is output in the SD format without changing the ratio.

Letter box (16 : 9)

The 16 : 9 ratio picture is inserted into the 4 : 3 ratio picture without changing the ratio and is output in the SD format.

2-5-4. RETURN Input Signal

Set the format of the return signal to be input to the RET1, RET2, RET3 and RET4 connector using the maintenance
menu of MSU-1000/1500 or S07: RETURN SETUP in the SYSTEM OPERATION menu of this unit.
Tip
When required, either of the PROMPTER connectors can be assigned for the fourth return video input (RET4),
exclusively for analog VBS signals.

HDCU3500/HDCU5500 2-11
 Revision History

Date History Contents

2019. 5 1st Edition ―
9-932-692-01
2019. 12 Revised-1 Added the models: HKCU-REC55
9-932-692-02 • Modifications:
1-2-1. Connector Specifications, 1-2-3. Connectors and Cables
• Additions:
1-5-4. HKCU-REC55

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