SONY MSU-3500 Half Rack Master Setup Unit for HDC / HXC system Cameras

SONY MSU-3500 Half Rack Master Setup Unit for HDC / HXC System Cameras is a compact master setup unit built for Sony HDC and HXC system camera control workflows. From the supplied source, it gives engineering teams a dedicated control surface for camera setup, maintenance, file handling, status checking, and system operation from one central position.

This is the kind of panel that makes sense when a production has several Sony camera chains to manage from the engineering desk. The half-rack design keeps it practical for a control room, OB truck, or studio rack area, while the touchscreen, assignable keys, USB support, and LAN connection help keep camera setup work clear and organized.

Highlights

• Half-rack master setup unit for Sony HDC / HXC system camera workflows
• Controls up to 96 HDC Series system camera units
• 7-inch WVGA LCD touchscreen with 800 x 480 resolution
• 3 assignable keys for fast access to selected menu functions
• USB flash drive support for saving and loading setup data
• LAN support: 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Half-rack master setup unit
• Camera system support: Sony HDC / HXC system cameras
• Camera control capacity: Up to 96 HDC Series system camera units
• Display: 7-inch WVGA LCD touchscreen, 800 x 480
• Assignable keys: 3 keys
• Dimensions: 204 x 310 x 67 mm / 8 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 2 3/4 in, excluding protrusions
• Mass: Approx. 3.4 kg / 7 lb 8 oz
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C / 41°F to 104°F
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C / -4°F to 140°F
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.30 A max.; 10.5–17 V DC, 2.3 A max.
• AC input: 3-pin, 1 x
• AUX connector: 8-pin female multi-connector, 1 x
• DC input: 4-pin XLR, 1 x
• I/O port: D-Sub 50-pin female, 1 x
• LAN port: RJ-45 8-pin, 1 x
• LAN support: 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
• Remote CCU/CNU connector: 8-pin female multi-connector, 1 x

Why It Helps

This unit is useful when camera control needs to stay centralized instead of being handled across separate camera locations. For studio shows, OB work, and larger multi-camera systems, the MSU-3500 gives the engineering team one place to handle setup, maintenance, and status checks before production goes live.

The 7-inch WVGA touchscreen gives operators a clear view of menu settings and camera information. The three assignable keys are practical for repeated setup tasks, because common functions can be placed where the operator can reach them quickly instead of digging through menus every time.

USB flash drive support is helpful for productions that rely on repeatable camera setups. MSU settings, CAM/CCU/BPU scene files, and reference files can be saved or loaded, making it easier to back up settings, prepare another system, or move configuration data between production environments.

System Characteristics

• Centralized camera setup for Sony HDC / HXC system camera environments
• Flexible control scale for small systems or larger camera groups up to 96 units
• Customizable switch assignment through the Menu Control page
• Status indication for connected camera, CCU, and BPU alert conditions
• HDR-related file operation for supported HDR production workflows
• USB save/load support for setup files, scene files, and reference files
• High-speed Ethernet connection alongside Sony CCA 8-pin cable connection
• Web UI application support for remote initial setup from a networked PC

What’s In The Box

• 1 x SONY MSU-3500 Half Rack Master Setup Unit for HDC / HXC System Cameras

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