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3-863-130-11 (1)
Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
CA-TX50/50P
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the USA (for CA-TX50) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerc
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Table of Contents Overview ................................................................. 4 Location and Function of Parts ............................ 5 Front and Right Side .......................................... 5 Switches and Knobs on the Rear ........................ 6 Connectors and Switches on the Rear and Left Side ................................................................... 8 Mounting on Video Camera ............................... 10 Removing from the camera .............
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Overview The CA-TX50/50P Camera Adaptor, which is docked with a DXC-D50 series Color Video Camera, allows connecting the camera to the CCU-TX50/50P 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 φ8.5 mm cable) or 1125 m (when using
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Location and Function of Parts Front and Right Side Accessory Shoe Shoulder Strap fitting c CALL button a Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL) b POWER switch a Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL) control panel. This unit’s back tally indicator also lights Connects to the camera’s 76-pin connector. if the TALLY switch is in the ON position. b POWER switch Turns this unit’s power supply on and off. To power the unit, set the switch to EXT or CCU according to the type of power source being u
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Switches and Knobs on the Rear d CURSOR switch e Cursor knobs a RET 1/RET 2/RET 3/ PROMPTER buttons f PROD/ENG switch g PROGRAM knob b TALLY switch h INTERCOM knob i MIC/LEVEL switch c Back tally indicator a RET 1/RET 2/RET 3/PROMPTER buttons d CURSOR switch Select the return video signal* to be output from the Selects whether or not to display a box cursor in the RETURN connector and to the camera’s viewfinder. DXC-D50 series Color Video Camera’s viewfinder. Press the RET 1, RET 2 or RET 3/PRO
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camera control unit regardless of the PROD/ENG switch position. g PROGRAM knob Adjusts the program audio reception level. When using a DXC-D50 series camera, setting the MIC/ LEVEL switch i to OFF/FRONT will enable this knob to adjust the balance between the program audio and intercom audio levels. Turn clockwise to raise the program audio level, and turn counterclockwise to raise the intercom audio level. h INTERCOM knob Adjusts the intercom audio reception level. Setting the MIC/LEVEL sw
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Connectors and Switches on the Rear and Left Side b UHF portable tuner taps a CCU connector c INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector h DC OUT connector d EARPHONE jack i DC IN connector e AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches f AUDIO IN +48V CH1/CH2 switches j PROMPTER connector g AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors k RETURN connector a CCU (Camera control unit) connector (CA- b UHF portable tuner taps TX50: Kings triaxial connector, CA-TX50P: When using an optional WRR-861*/862 series UHF Fischer triaxial connector) Portable
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d EARPHONE jack (mini jack) Adaptor (supplied separately). Connect the DC power Connect an earphone for monitoring intercom audio. cord of the AC-DN10 to this connector. e AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input select) j PROMPTER (teleprompter video signal input/ switches output) connector (BNC type) Select the source for signals to be transferred via the Outputs teleprompter video signals* from the camera camera control unit’s channel 1 and channel 2. control unit. (This unit can treat color teleprom
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Note Mounting on Video Turn the POWER switch off before mounting the unit on the camera. Camera 1 Fit the projection on the bottom of this unit into the This unit is dockable with the DXC-D50 series digital slot on the camera. video camera. Camera Projection Slot Groove 2 Slide the unit along the groove on the camera, and 3 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 12) in the figure. press firmly until fixed. M4 × 12 screws 10 Mounting on Video Camera
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4 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 6) to fix the shoulder pad. Notes on Use Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: Where it is subject to extremes of temperature (operating temperature: –10ºC to +45ºC (14ºF to 113ºF)). Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50ºC (122ºF). Very damp or dusty places. Where rain is likely to reach the unit. Places subject to severe vibration. Near strong magnetic fields M4
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Accessories not supplied Specifications Triaxial cable (Belden) AC-DN10 AC Adaptor WRR-861*/862 series UHF Portable Tuner General DXF-51 viewfinder Power requirements * WRR-861 series UHF Portable tuner is not available in some areas. When supplied via the CCU connector: For details, contact your Sony dealer. 180 V DC When supplied via the DC IN connector: 12 V DC (10.5 to 17 V Design and specifications are subject to change without DC) notice. Power consumption When 180 V DC is supplied v
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