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Connecting a Camera

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Overview​

How to connect a camera with BNC output to the MPU5, sourced from the official MPU5 Basic Operator Manual (Part V: Device Operation).

Manual Reference​

Parts list​

  • Camera with BNC output
  • HD-BNC to BNC Cable (CBL-VID-2001) — for HD-SDI connection

Parts list — camera, HD-BNC to BNC cable

Connect the camera​

  1. Connect the HD-BNC end of CBL-VID-2001 to the HD-BNC connector on the top of the MPU5.
  2. Connect the BNC end of CBL-VID-2001 to the BNC connector on the camera.

Note: the Video In connector does not supply power to the camera. Ensure that your camera is properly powered via another source.

Connecting the camera cable to the MPU5 and camera

Source​

MPU5 (WR-5100) Basic Operator Manual, v3.2, 03EN073 Rev. P — Part V: Device Operation, pages 94–95.