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3-859-844-13(1)
Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
CA-TX7/TX7P
1997 by Sony Corporation
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For the customers in the USA WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable expose the unit to rain or moisture. protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy To avoid electrical shock, do
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Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................ 4 Location and Function of Parts ....................................... 5 Front and Left Side.............................................................. 5 Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side ................ 7 Connectors on the Rear and Right Side .............................. 9 Mounting on Video Camera ............................................11 Notes on Use ................
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AAAAyA Overview The CA-TX7/TX7P Camera Adaptor, which is docked with a DXC-D30/ D30P or DXC-637 series Color Video Camera, allows connecting the camera to the CCU-TX7/TX7P Camera Control Unit via a triaxial cable. Component signal transfer method This unit enables transfer of Y, R–Y and B–Y signals for high picture quality. Long-distance transfer The maximum triaxial cable length that can be used to connect this unit to a camera control unit is max. 750 m (when using a Belden ø8.5 mm c
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AAAAyA Location and Function of Parts Front and Left Side 2 TALK switch Accessory shoe 3 INTERCOM switch 4 INTERCOM knob 5 PROGRAM knob Shoulder strap fitting 6 RETURN 1/RETURN 2 buttons 1 Camera connector 7 BREAKER button 8 POWER switch 1 Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL or 3 INTERCOM switch PRO 50-pin) Selects the channel for transferring intercom audio. Connects to the camera’s VTR connector. Two types CH1: Selects CH1 (channel 1). of connectors are provided and can be replaced
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AAAAyA Location and Function of Parts 6 RETURN 1/RETURN 2 buttons 1) Select the return video signal to be output from the RETURN OUT connector and to the camera’s viewfinder. Press the RETURN 1 or RETURN 2 button to select the return video signal 1 or return video signal 2 from the camera control unit. To show the shooting picture on the viewfinder screen, release the button. The return video signal which selected last is still output from the RETURN OUT connector if the button is rel
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AAAAyA Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side 1 Cursor knobs 2 TALLY switch 3 Back tally indicator 4 CALL button 7 UHF portable tuner taps 8 CURSOR switch 5 AUDIO SELECT (CH1/CH2) switches 6 MIC IN +48V (CH1/CH2) switch Illustration: CA-TX7 1 Cursor knobs (for DXC-D30/D30P) 4 CALL button When the CURSOR switch 8 is set to A or B, this Press this button to call the operator of the camera adjusts the position and size of the box cursor that is control unit or remote control panel
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AAAAyA Location and Function of Parts 6 MIC IN +48V (CH1/CH2) switch Selects whether or not to supply power to a microphone connected via the MIC IN CH1 and CH2 connectors. ON: Supplys +48-V power to microphone. OFF: Do not supply power to microphone. Leave this switch in the ON position when using a 1) microphone of phantom powering type. 7 UHF portable tuner taps When using an optional WRR-810A UHF Portable Tuner, attach the holder and bracket (supplied with the WRR-810A) for the po
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AAAAyA Connectors on the Rear and Right Side 5 CCU connector 1 INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector 6 DATA connector 2 PROMPTER OUT connector 7 DC OUT connector 3 RETURN OUT connector 8 DC IN connector 4 MIC IN (CH1/CH2) connectors Illustration: CA-TX7 Contact your Sony dealer for further information on the 1 INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector (XLR internal adjustment to change the teleprompter video signal 5-pin, male) transfer direction. Connect a headset for monitoring intercom audio or program audio
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AAAAyA Location and Function of Parts 5 CCU (Camera control unit) connector (CA- TX7: Kings triaxial connector, CA-TX7P: Fischer triaxial connector) Connect a camera control unit via a triaxial cable. In addition to supporting signal transmission between this unit and the connected camera control unit, the triaxial cable enables this unit to receive its power supply via the camera control unit. Using a coaxial cable to connect the camera control unit The CCU connector must be refitted
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AAAAyA Mounting on Video Camera This unit is dockable with the DXC-D30/D30P digital video camera or with a DXC-637 series analog video camera. Replace the camera connector according to the camera to be used. Using a DXC-D30/D30P : Use the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector. Using a DXC-637 series camera : Use the PRO 50-pin connector. Note Turn the POWER switch off before mounting the unit on the camera. Using the DXC-D30/D30P Replace the PRO 50-pin connector with the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL conn
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AAAAyA Mounting on Video Camera 3 Attach the cover upside down. Make sure that the match mark lines up with “PRO 76P DIGITAL” indication. Match mark PRO76P DIGITAL Using the DXC-637 series camera Replace the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector with the PRO 50-pin connector. Press the left side of the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector until the PRO 50-pin connector appears. Make sure that the match mark lines up with “PRO 50P” indication. Mounting on the camera This section describes the procedur
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AAAAyA 2 Fit the projection on the bottom of this unit into the slot on the camera. Camera Projection Slot Groove 3 Slide the unit along the groove on the camera, and press firmly until fixed. 4 Tighten the two screws (M4 × M4 × 12 screws 12) in the figure. (Continued) 13
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AAAAyA Mounting on Video Camera 5 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 6) to fix the shoulder pad. Note Slide the shoulder pad to its central position before tightening the screws. Otherwise the screws may not be properly fixed. M4 × 6 screws Removing from the camera Follow the procedure above in reverse. Notes on Use Use and storage locations Do not cover with cloth Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: While the unit is in operation, do not cover it with a • Where it is su
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Specifications When power is supplied via the DC IN connector General Power consumption Power requirements CA-TX7/TX7P CA-TX7/TX7P and connected When supplied via the CCU equipment connector: 120 V AC CA-TX7/TX7P 7.5 W When supplied via the DC IN CA-TX7/TX7P+DXC- 7.5 W 20.2 W connector: 12 V DC (10.5 to 17 D30/D30P V DC) CA-TX7/TX7P+DXC- 7.5 W 22.3 W Power consumption D30/D30P+DXF-701/ Varies according to connected 701CE equipment as shown in the CA-TX7/TX7P+DXC- 7.5 W 30.2 W 1) following table
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Specifications Input/output connectors CCU CA-TX7: Kings triaxial connector (made by Lemo) CA-TX7P: Fischer triaxial connector PROMPTER OUT BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω RETURN OUT BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω INTERCOM/PROGRAM XLR 5-pin Input level: –60 dBs (dynamic) Output level: –∞ to +12 dBs MIC IN 1,2 XLR 3-pin, female, 600 Ω, balanced Input level: –60 dB (for microphone input) or –20 dB (for line input) DC IN XLR 4-pin, 10.5 to 17 V DC DC OUT 4-pin, 10.5 to 17 V DC, max. 12 W DATA 10-pin Analog: 0 to 5 V DC
