Datavideo PCB-1 Camera Control Box

The Datavideo PCB-1 connects a PTR-10 or PTR-10T Mark II head to a compatible dual-port Panasonic camcorder for remote zoom, focus and iris control. It is compatible with the Panasonic AG-UX180MC, AG-HPX265 and AG-HPX255; the camera’s remote output must be set to Pana 2 Port mode. The system can be controlled with a Datavideo RMC-180 Mark II or RMC-300A, or with an infrared remote connected to the PTR head.

The unit connects to the PTR head through an 8-pin mini-DIN connector. Its 2.5 mm jack controls zoom, while the 3.5 mm jack controls focus and iris. It uses 5 V micro-USB power and can draw power from a PTR-10 Mark II head. The control box weighs 135 g and measures 85.9 × 45.7 × 20.3 mm, excluding cables.

Remote camera control from a PTR head

The Datavideo PCB-1 links a compatible Panasonic camcorder to a PTR head for remote zoom, focus and iris control. It supports the AG-UX180MC, AG-HPX265 and AG-HPX255 in Pana 2 Port mode. Control the setup with an RMC-180 Mark II, RMC-300A or infrared remote.

An 8-pin mini-DIN connector links the box to the PTR head. Its 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm jacks send zoom, focus and iris commands to the camera. The unit weighs 135 g and runs on 5 V micro-USB power or power from a PTR-10 Mark II head.

3 compatible models135 g

Wired into the camera setup

The diagram shows three attached leads: an 8-pin mini-DIN cable to the PTR head (40 cm), a 2.5 mm zoom jack (70 cm) and a 3.5 mm focus/iris jack (70 cm). Set the camera’s remote output to Pana 2 Port mode.