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4-260-666-11 (1)
HD Camera
Extension Unit
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
XDCU-50
© 2010 Sony Corporation 4260666110
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does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for WARNING replacement of the obsolete outlet. � Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, where they exit from the apparatus. do not expose this apparatus to rain or � Only use attachments/accessories specified by the moisture. manufacturer. � Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table To avoid electr
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WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at ONLY. excessive sound pressure levels. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. The total current consumption on the camcorder and camera DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. adapter (including peripheral equipment) to receive power from this unit must not exceed 70 W. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin For kundene i Norge (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Dette utstyr
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The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Pour les clients en Europe Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters Commission de la Communauté européenne. please refer to the addresses given in separate service or La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux guarantee documents.
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Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z.B. in Bücherregalen oder Einbauschränken, wo keine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet ist. VORSICHT Solange das Netzkabel an eine Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit dem Strommetz verbunden. WARNUNG Zu hoher Schalldruck von Headset kann Gehörschäden verursachen. Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln. Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt be
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Table of Contents Overview...........................................................................................7 Features............................................................................................7 Using the CD-ROM...........................................................................8 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............................................................ 8 Example System Configurations....................................................9 Names and Fun
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Overview Features The XDCU-50 HD Camera Extension Unit (called “the HD digital transmission unit” below) can be combined with a camcorder fitted with This unit supports bidirectional transmission of a XDCA-53 or XDCA-55 HD Camera Adaptor and uncompressed HD digital signals between this unit and a equipment such as a remote control unit to configure a camera adaptor. recording and long-distance transmission system. The The maximum transmission distance is 100 m (328 feet). maximum transmission
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Using the CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains PDF-format Operating Instructions manuals (in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) for this unit and two camera adaptors (XDCA-53 and XDCA-55). Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD-ROM. Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher Memo If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http
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Example System Configurations The following sections provide examples to show how a system can be configured. System including the PMW-320/350/500 and XDCA-55 Video monitor Return video input DXF-C50W/51 Reference sync signal input Viewfinder AC power This unit PMW-320/350/500 (with the XDCA-55 attached) Intercom headset Intercom headset VCT-U14 Tripod RM-B150/B750 adaptor Remote control unit To switcher RCP-700/900/1000 series Portable camera Remote control panel tripod BNC cable (max.
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Note To check return video signals on the PMW-EX3, you must mount a monitor on the PMW-EX3 or XDCA-53. For information about mountable monitors, contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. 10 Example System Configurations
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Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 TALLY lamp 2 POWER switch 6 INTERCOM LEVEL knob 3 POWER indicator 4 Camera adaptor indicator 7 INTERCOM MIC switch 5 CALL button 8 INTERCOM connector System setting switches (see page 12) 9 LINK indicator a TALLY lamp (red/green) For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the other Lights in red when a red tally signal is received, and lights devices. in green when a green tally signal is received. You can attach one of the supplied number plates
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i LINK indicator Lights in green when a data transfer link between this unit and a camera adaptor has been established, and when device authentication between the camera adaptor and the camcorder has been established. System setting switches Use the supplied front cover to protect the system setting front panel of the unit with the supplied front cover switches from misoperation. attachment screws. Check the setting of the individual switches and change the switch setting as required, then
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Switch name Settings Description ASPECT SQUEEZE: Squeeze mode Specifies the conversion mode. LETTER BOX: Letter box mode EDGE CROP: Edge crop mode DETAIL LEVEL HIGH: High Selects the detail level (the MID: Middle degree of edge emphasis applied LOW: Low to the shooting subject) from among three stages. CROSS COLOR ON: Enabled Enables or disables the cross SUPPRESSION OFF: Disabled color suppression function of the down converter. RETURN INPUT SELECT switches Make settings related to return
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INTERCOM IF switch Switch name Settings Description INTERCOM IF 4W: Select this when you are using Specifies the type of intercom a 4-wire system system connected to the AUX 2W C.C: Select this when you are connector of this unit. using a 2-wire Clear-Com system 2W RTS: Select this when you are using a 2-wire RTS system If you set it to anything other than “4W”, the intercom Note system may not operate properly. If you have not connected an intercom system to the AUX connector of this unit
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Pin number Signal name Description 7 TALLY(GND) Tally input On: GND 14 G TALLY IN Off: Open 15 R TALLY IN 11 4W(G) 4-wire interface system output 13 4W(X)OUT 12 4W(Y)OUT 18 4W(G) 4-wire interface system input 19 4W(X)IN 21 4W(Y)IN 10 CLEAR COM(X)IN/OUT Clear-Com system interface (requires termination, recommended impedence 200 Ω) 23 CLEAR COM(G) 25 RTS IN/OUT RTS system interface (requires termination, recommended impedence 200 Ω) 24 RTS(G) 20 NC Not used 22 NC 4 Reserved Pins reserved for mai
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System format (number of Signal format system lines/frame rate) 1080/50i PAL (625/50i) 720/50P The SD analog composite signals output from this connector and the video output pin of the REMOTE connector, and the SDSDI signals output from the OUTPUT SDI connector, are SD signals that have been internally down converted from HD signals by this unit. 16 Names and Functions of Parts
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Preparations and Settings Example Connections Connecting to the XDCA-55 XDCA-55 CCZ-A cable (Max. 100 m (328 feet)) PMW-320/350/500 This unit BNC cable BNC cable Connecting to the XDCA-53 XDCA-53 CCZ-A cable (Max. 100 m (328 feet)) PMW-EX3 This unit BNC cable BNC cable When the camera adaptor is the XDCA-55 To fix the connection cables using the cable clamp belt 1 Attach the cable clamp belt (supplied with the The cables to connect this unit and the camera adaptor can XDCA-55) to the XDCA-55
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2 Bundle the three connection cables with the cable Belt bracket attachment screws (XDCA-55) clamp belt. Pass the cables as illustrated. Adjust the tightening force of the belt to suit the Belt bracket diameters of the cables. (supplied with XDCA-55) Cable clamp belt (supplied with XDCA-55) To this unit 2 Bundle the three connection cables with the cable clamp belt. Pass the cables so as to make a loop as illustrated. Cable clamp belt (supplied with XDCA-53) 3 Adjust the tightening force of
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Notes Starting the System � This unit designed for use with bi-directional HD digital transmission systems. It does not function if the Notes camcorder side is set to SD mode. � After connecting the system with a CCZ-A and BNC In the same way, this unit does not function if the cables, power on the devices as described below. camcorder is set to HD mode with a frame rate of 23.98P � Do not connect or disconnect the cables connecting this but the SDI OUTPUT setting is SD. unit and the camer
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Genlocking the System To genlock the system, input a reference sync signal to the This unit detects the signal format of the input reference input side GENLOCK INPUT connector of this unit. The sync signal automatically and determines whether that reference sync signal can be an analog HD signal (tri-level signal can be used as reference sync signal, according to sync) or an analog SD signal (bi-level sync). the current system format. The reference sync signal input to the input side GENLOCK
