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5-057-091-11 (2)
Remote Production Unit
Operating Instructions
Software Version 1.0
CBK-RPU7
© 2024 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 5-057-091-11 (2) Remote Production Unit Operating Instructions Software Version 1.0 CBK-RPU7 © 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..........3 Features ..........3 Supported Transmission Signals..3 Supported Networks......3 Logging In/Logging Out...... 3 System Configuration Examples ....4 Wired Connection ........4 Wireless Connection ......5 Name and Function of Parts....6 Front .............6 Top ............7 Right Side ..........7 Rear ............8 Preparation..........9 Power Supply ........9...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Features performance may not be fully exhibited depending on the environment. The CBK-RPU7 Remote Production Unit is a video • This unit is not intended to be operated transmission device that incorporates a Sony- constantly powered-on for extended periods of developed codec chip.
  • Page 4: System Configuration Examples

    System Configuration Examples Wired Connection cable cable Router Input video Dedicated line or bandwidth-guaranteed shared network cable cable Router NXL-ME80 Output video *1 The router on the receiving side must have port forwarding enabled.
  • Page 5: Wireless Connection

    Wireless Connection 5G communications device cable cable Input video Dedicated line or bandwidth-guaranteed shared network cable cable Router NXL-ME80 Output video *1 The router on the receiving side must have port forwarding enabled.
  • Page 6: Name And Function Of Parts

    Name and Function of Parts Front 1 Display 6 Power lamp Displays the status of the unit and an access link Lit when the power is turned on. for the web menu. You can also turn streaming on/off using the Apply button and Forward 7 Status lamp button.
  • Page 7: Top

    1 Air exhaust vent Notes • The area surrounding the air exhaust vent may become hot. • Do not block the air exhaust vent. Right Side 1 Battery release lever (see “Using a battery pack” (page 9)) 2 Battery pack mount (see “Using a battery pack”...
  • Page 8: Rear

    Rear 1 USB connectors × 3 (USB 3.0 (HOST) type A) Connect to a 5G communications device with tethering enabled to access the web menu and to send video. The function is the same regardless of which USB connector is used. 2 Wired LAN connector (RJ-45 type, with LED) Connect to a computer within a LAN to access the web menu and to send video.
  • Page 9: Preparation

    You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. supply together For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC Whenever an active power supply is applied using adaptors listed below. a battery pack and a DC IN power supply, the DC •...
  • Page 10: Attaching To A Camcorder Using Brackets

    Pass the ø15 rods through the holes in the rod Note bracket, then turn the left and right clamp Turn off the unit before connecting/ levers to fasten in position. disconnecting an SDI cable, USB cable, or LAN cable to/from this unit. Note If the clamp lever is loose, the unit may fall off during use.
  • Page 11 Attach camera mount bracket B to camera mount bracket A. Fasten the bracket using the two screws on Insert the positioning pins on the sides of the top of camera mount bracket A. camera mount bracket B into the grooves on the sides of camera mount bracket A, then insert the positioning pins of camera mount bracket A into the holes on the bottom (same...
  • Page 12: Attaching A Cable Strap

    Connect to 5G Connect the camcorder to SDI connector 1 communications using an SDI cable (available separately). Connect to router or computer device To transmit video using a wireless connection, *1 The function is the same regardless of which USB connect a 5G communications device to a USB connector is used.
  • Page 13: Attaching A Shoulder Case

    Pass the USB cable through the loop in the Attaching a Shoulder Case cable strap. You can carry the unit by attaching a shoulder case. When using a shoulder case, remove the cable strap. Note Remove the shoulder case while supporting the unit by hand.
  • Page 14: Configuration

    USB cable through the strap of the shoulder case. IPv6 (multicast DNS) access https://CBK-RPU7-*******.local/webui/ Cable removal prevention strap Replace “*******” with the 7-digit serial number on the nameplate of the unit. IPv4 access https://192.168.10.20/webui/...
  • Page 15 Setting the configuration (operating Log in using the following user name and password on the authentication screen. mode) Username: cbk-rpu7 Log out from the user with Maintainer role, Password: rpu-cbk-rpu7 and log in as the user with Operator role that you created during the initial setup.
  • Page 16: Transmission Latency

    Creating a destinations list Notes Create destinations as streaming transmit • When SDI Input is set to 3G ×4 in the transmit destinations. settings, input the video on all of SDI IN/OUT connectors 1 to 4 of the unit. Note •...
  • Page 17: Web Menu List

    Web Menu List Web Menu Structure The unit is configured using a web menu. Page list The web menu contains the following pages. Select from the menus in the left pane. Page Description Control Starts/stops stream transmission. It also displays the transmission status and input/output status (page 18).
  • Page 18: Control Page

    Control Page This page is used to start/stop streaming. It also displays the input/output and operating status.  Displays the number of the input signal SDI connector and the input status. SDI connector number SDI 1: Input video on SDI IN/OUT connector 1. SDI 1-4: Input video in a 3G-SDI (Quad Link) connection using SDI IN/OUT connectors 1 to Input status...
  • Page 19: Monitoring Page

    Monitoring Page This page displays the status of the unit. System Message tab This tab displays caution and warning messages. For details about caution and warning messages, see “Warning/Caution System” (page 36). Freeze Detection tab This tab is used to monitor the input signals from the SDI connectors, and to set the function that displays a caution message if it has been determined that a video freeze has occurred.
  • Page 20 • 0%/1%/2%/3%/4%/5% Sony Battery Near End Sets the threshold value for displaying “Battery Near End” when using a Sony non-Info battery. • 11.5V to 17V (0.1V increments) Sets the threshold value for displaying “Battery End” when using a Sony non- Info battery.
  • Page 21: Statistics Page

    Item Description Display Battery Remain Sets the battery level/input voltage display. • Auto: Displays the remaining battery level according to the battery type. • Voltage: Displays the input voltage regardless of the battery type. Power Status tab This tab displays the status of the installed battery and power supply. Item Description Battery Status...
  • Page 22: Streaming Page

    Item Description RTT(Max) Displays the maximum value of the Round Trip Time (RTT) between transmitter and receiver. Streaming Page Configuration tab This tab is used to display, create, and modify the configuration of the unit. Tx ID (settings required on receiver side) Up to five configurations can be configured, which can be modified or added to match the application.
  • Page 23 Creating/editing a configuration Click the [Edit] button for a configuration. The configuration edit screen appears. Editing screen example Select the system frequency in [System Frequency] and click the [Set] button. Click the [Apply] button. Note If the currently selected configuration is edited, the unit must be rebooted. Settings tab This tab is used to configure stream transmit settings.
  • Page 24 Item Description Video Resolution Selects the video resolution. • 3840×2160p • 1920×1080p • 1920×1080i • 1280×720p Bitrate Selects the video transmission bit rate. • High: Setting to transmit with high image quality. • Middle: Recommended setting. • Low: Setting to economize on bandwidth. •...
  • Page 25 Item Description SDI Input Selects the type of the input connectors for 4K input over SDI. • 12G • 3G ×4 Note This item is displayed only when a resolution of [3840×2160p] (except when [System Frequency] is set to 23.98 Hz) is selected. When [System Frequency] is set to 23.98 Hz, SDI (Quad Link) input is not supported.
  • Page 26: Maintenance Page

    Create a transmit list for specifying the receivers to which the transmitter will transmit streams. Select a blank row and click the [Edit] button to display the edit screen. Configure the following items on the edit screen and click the [OK] button. Item Description Name...
  • Page 27 Note Always connect to an AC adaptor (AC-DN10A) for operation. If a battery is installed, operation will continue if the AC power supply is subsequently disconnected. Time tab This tab is used to set the date and time. Only users with Maintainer role can change settings. When [Daylight Saving Time] is set to [Manual Dates]...
  • Page 28 When [Daylight Saving Time] is set to [Manual Recurring] Item Description Local Time Sets the date and local time. Time Zone Sets the offset from UTC time. • UTC+14:00 • UTC+13:00 • UTC+12:45 • UTC+12:00 • UTC+11:00 • UTC+10:30 • UTC+10:00 •...
  • Page 29 Item Description Next Spring Displays the next summer time (daylight saving) start date when [Daylight Saving Time] is set Change to [Manual Recurring]. Next Autumn Displays the next summer time (daylight saving) end date when [Daylight Saving Time] is set Change to [Manual Recurring].
  • Page 30 Item Description Prefix Length Sets the prefix length. 4 to 24 to 31 Default Gateway Sets the default gateway 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 IPv6 mDNS Enables/disables multicast DNS. • OFF • ON Link Status Displays the network link status. • Down •...
  • Page 31 Certificates tab Users Used for user management. Only users with Maintainer role can add and delete users. To create a new user, select the bottom row and Change password screen click the [Create] button. Enter a user name and set the password on the screen that is displayed.
  • Page 32 Service tab This tab is used to configure and run service tasks. The role required for changing settings and operations is described for each item. Item Description Operating Hours Displays the cumulative operating time of the unit. Operating Hours (r) Service item.
  • Page 33: Display Of The Unit

    Switching the subscreen Display of the Unit When is displayed on the 2nd line on the main screen, you can switch to the subscreen by pressing the (Apply) button. Subscreens include screens for configuring You can check the status of the unit and the settings and screens that display information.
  • Page 34 IN/OUT screen Item Description Displays the video input/output settings and Battery Displays the following according to the status. level/ type of power supply driving the unit. voltage ** min Displays a battery level icon Item Description display and the remaining use time Input SDI 1: IN Displayed for SDI connector...
  • Page 35 Web Menu URL screen System screen Displays the URL or QR code for the web menu. Main screen: To display the web menu, enter the URL in a web Displays the software version of the unit. browser or scan the QR code on a computer or Press the (Apply) button to display the smartphone that is connected to the unit.
  • Page 36: Warning/Caution System

    Warning/Caution System Warning and caution messages are displayed on the [System Message] tab of the [Monitoring] page in the web menu and on the Message screen on the display of the unit. Warning messages displayed when a problem occurs The status lamp blinks red slowly or rapidly. When the problem is resolved, the status lamp returns to normal state and the warning message display closes.
  • Page 37 Caution messages displayed when streaming If a problem occurs while [Streaming] is set to ON, the status lamp blinks orange rapidly and a caution message is displayed. The status lamp stops blinking rapidly after 3 seconds and the caution message display closes when the problem is resolved.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON Continuous operating time WHATSOEVER. Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (when • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY using BP-GL95B) KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
  • Page 39: Usage Precautions

    Battery and AC adaptor usage precautions i) For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-GL95B Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC-DN10A AC Adaptor ii) The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part.
  • Page 40: Licenses

    To meet the agreement (“EXCLUDED SOFTWARE”). requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of SOFTWARE LICENSE these licenses. For details about the content of The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. The...
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  • Page 42 INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND THIRD PARTY SONY AND EACH OF THE THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS SERVICES (for purposes of this Section, SONY and each of the THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS shall be collectively You acknowledge and agree that access to certain referred to as “SONY”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL...
  • Page 43 SOFTWARE resolve any DISPUTE for at least 14 days, except upon your complete installation or acceptance of that you or Sony (or any of its affiliates) may skip such update or modifications. Any updates/ this informal negotiation procedure for DISPUTE...
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  • Page 46 DEVICE unless expressly authorized to do so by or any substantially similar licenses, including but SONY. You may not remove, alter, cover or deface not limited to any license that, as a condition of any trademarks or notices on the SOFTWARE. You...
  • Page 47 SOFTWARE may be provided by third parties over which SONY has no SONY AND EACH OF THE THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS control. WHERE CONTENT SERVICE IS NOT UNDER (for purposes of this Section, SONY and each of SONY’S CONTROL, SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN...
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  • Page 49: Trademarks

    EULA, Trademarks including, but not limited to, immediate termination of your use of the SOFTWARE, if SONY believes in its sole discretion that you are violating or intend to violate this EULA. These remedies are •...

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