3-620-535-12(1) Camera Control Unit Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. CAUTION The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Model No. ______________ Serial No. _________________ Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions.
For the customers in Europe (CCU-D50P only) This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................. 5 Features ...................................................................................5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ................................................... 6 Available Functions Depending on the Device Connected to the Unit ........................................................ 7 Camera Cable Length.............................................................. 8 Rack Mounting ..........
Overview Features The CCU-D50/D50P is a camera control unit that can be connected via camera adaptors such as the CA-D50 to DXC-D35/D35WS series digital video cameras (hereafter called cameras) or to DSR-370/570WS series or other DV camcorders (hereafter called camcorders). This unit has the following features.
Overview Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CCU-D50 series of camera control unit (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CDROM disc. • Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU.
Available Functions Depending on the Device Connected to the Unit The following explains the types of signals which can be output and the functions which are available depending on the device connected to this unit.
Overview Return video signals When this unit is connected to a camera via a CA-D50 or CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor or when it is connected to a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder, return video signals can be sent to the camera/camcorder. Rack Mounting The unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch studio rack with the supplied mounting brackets. For more information about rack mounting, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.
Connections The following provides examples of how to connect other devices to this unit. Notes • Be sure to power this unit off before connecting or disconnecting camera cables. • Some of the camera/camcorder’s switches and knobs may not operate while this unit is connected to it. For details, refer to the operation manual of the camera/ camcorder or camera adaptor.
Overview When using two CCU-D50/D50P units Camera CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Prompter signal RCP-TX7 Remote Control Panelb) Return video signal RM-M7G Remote Control Unit DR-100 headset Reference sync signal CCA-7 connection cable CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit DR-100 headset INTERCOM (front panel) VCR, chroma keyer, etc. AC IN AC power Power cord (supplied) Camera CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Switcher, video monitor, etc.
Connections for transmitting digital video (SDI) signals between this unit and a camera In a system consisting of this unit, a DXC-D35/D35P/ D35WS/D35WSP camera, and CA-D50 Camera Adaptor, digital video (SDI) signals can be transmitted between this unit and the camera. The maximum transmission distance over CCZ camera cable is 75 m (246 feet). The maximum transmission distance over coaxial cable is 200 m (656 feet).
Overview 3 Note Be sure to power this unit off before proceeding to the following operation. 1 Change the connections for both cables as shown below. Remove the two screws and gently pull the SDI unit out. Before changed (VBS mode) Note Be careful not to pull the SDI unit out too far. Doing so may disconnect or damage the connectors. After changed (SDI mode) I IN SD Screw 1 2 Screw 2 12 4 5 Close the cable holders. 6 Open the cover of the setting switches on the front panel.
Connections for transmission over RG cable (6/U or 6A/U) (max. length 200 m (656 feet)) CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Camera CCU/VTR/CMA CCZ-An camera cable SDI OUT RG cable (6/U or 6A/U), max. length 200 m (about 656 feet) CAMERA SDI IN CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit SDI OUT Switcher, video monitor, VCR, etc. Check that the cabling in the SDI unit of this unit is set to VBS mode, and that digital transmission is turned off with the system setting switches.
Overview When Using the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit The RM-M7G Remote Control Unit can be connected directly to this unit. When this unit is powered on, it is set up to control the camera/camcorder. If you have connected an RM-M7G, do the following to set up this unit and the RM-M7G for control from the RM-M7G. 1 Set the system setting switches (see “qh System setting switches”on page 18) on the front panel of this unit according to the connected device. 2 Do the following on the RM-M7G.
Location and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 TALLY/FAN ALARM indicator 2 LOCK switch 3 PANEL ACTIVE button 4 CALL button 5 GAIN switch 6 DETAIL knob 9 WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section q; PHASE adjustment section qa CABLE COMP adjustment section 7 MASTER GAMMA knob qs DIGITAL TRANSMISSION indicator 8 KNEE adjustment section PANEL ACTIVE 1 CALL GAIN DETAIL MASTER GAMMA HIGH MID LOW TALLY/FAN ALARM KNEE ON qf IRIS knob WHITE/BLACK BALANCE PHASE H AUTO BLACK WHITE CABLE COMP SELECT ATW
Location and Functions of Parts 3 PANEL ACTIVE button When the camera/camcorder connected to this unit is being controlled remotely by a remote control unit such as the RM-M7G, pressing this button causes the button to light up and assumes control of the camera/ camcorder from this unit. The controls on the front panel are enabled while this button is lit. Pressing the PANEL ACTIVE button on another device causes this button to go off and transfers control of the camera/ camcorder away from this unit.
WHITE (white balance automatic adjustment) button Adjusts the white balance automatically when the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch is set to AUTO or PRESET. This button lights when adjustment starts, and goes off if adjustment is completed successfully. If adjustment could not be completed successfully, this button flashes for eight seconds at an intervals of about 0.5 seconds.
Location and Functions of Parts Not lit: The unit is not in digital transmission mode (factory default setting). qd AUTO IRIS button Selects the iris adjustment mode. Before using this button, set the IRIS switch on the camera/camcorder to AUTO. OFF (not lit): Manual adjustments can be made with the IRIS knob. ON (lit): The iris is adjusted automatically. qf IRIS knob When the AUTO IRIS button is off, adjust the camera/ camcorder lens iris by rotating this knob.
Switch 6: Remote/local When switch 1 (CCU command mode) is set to on (TX7 mode), selects whether to control the camera/ camcorder from a device connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of this unit or from the front panel. OFF: Operations on the device connected to the REMOTE connector receive priority. ON: Operations on the front panel of this unit receive priority.
Location and Functions of Parts ql SHUTTER adjustment section SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH display window SHUTTER SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH SHUTTER OFF CLEAR SCAN SHUTTER buttons SHUTTER switch SHUTTER switch Selects whether or not to use electronic shutter. SHUTTER: Turns the normal shutter function on. OFF: Do not use the shutter function. CLEAR SCAN: Use the clear scan function.
Rear Panel 1 VBS OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors 2 S VIDEO connector 3 Y/G/Y, R–Y/R/C, B–Y/B connectors 4 RETURN VIDEO IN and OUT connectors 5 CAMERA connector 6 REMOTE connector 7 SDI IN and OUT connectors 8 - AC IN connector CAMERA VBS OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT GENLOCK S VIDEO Y/G/Y R-Y/R/C B-Y/B IN RETURN VIDEO PROMPTER VIDEO IN IN REMOTE SDI IN SDI OUT 1 MIC OUT INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX 2 2 MONITOR OUTPUT SYNC OUTPUT OUT OUT OUT 9 INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector q; MIC OUT connector qa PROMPTER VIDEO IN and
Location and Functions of Parts Note No. Signal name When using B/W return mode (see “qh System setting switches” on page 18) and inputting a return video signal to the RETURN VIDEO IN connector, always input a reference sync signal to the GENLOCK IN connector to synchronize the return video signal with the sync signal. Failure to synchronize the return video signal with a sync signal can cause camera/camcorder synchronization to become unstable.
qf SYNC OUTPUT connector (BNC type) Outputs a sync signal from the camera/camcorder. qg MONITOR OUTPUT connector (BNC type) Outputs composite video signals for a monitor. When you press the MENU button and the SELECT up and down buttons on the front panel of this unit, information about system settings is superimposed over the video signals output from this connector.
Displaying and Changing Settings Note Displaying Settings When the MENU button on the front panel is unlit, the SELECT up and down buttons can be used to display automatic adjustment items and the current state of the CCU-D50/D50P on a monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector. The SELECT up and down buttons can also be used to change pages. The F value does not appear when the CCU command mode (see “qh System setting switches” on page 18) is set to off (M5A mode).
Displaying and Changing Settings No. Page 3 System Setting page Page 3 displays the current settings of the system including this unit, made by the system setting switches and intercom setting switches (see page 19) on the front panel of this unit.
No. Description Value 1 CA SDI PLL status OK, NG 2 200 m (656 feet) cable compensation setting ON, OFF 3 Return signal mode COLOR, B/W 4 SKIN-GATE MIX function setting ON, OFF 5 Output mode setting Y/C, R/G/B, Y/B–Y/R–Y Page1: Setup Menu page This page controls camera/camcorder and CCU functions.
Displaying and Changing Settings Page 2: Volume PRESET page This page allows you to set the control values for the center click positions of the knobs on the front panel of this unit to 0 or to the factory default values. *Volume PRESET* 1 2 3 4 5 No. ALL RESET DETAIL M.GAMMA KNEE OK OK OK OK Description 1 Sets the control values of all knobs to 0. 2 Returns all knobs to the factory default control values. 3 Sets the control value of the DETAIL knob only to 0.
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. • Near a heat source, such as a radiator or an air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight. (Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50°C (122°F).) • Very damp or dusty places. • Where rain is likely to reach the unit. • Places subject to severe vibration. • Near strong magnetic fields.
Specifications General Power requirements CCU-D50: 100 to 120 V AC, 60 Hz CCU-D50P: 220 to 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption CCU-D50: 1.7 A (entire system operating, 100 to 120 V AC) CCU-D50P: 0.
Specifications Video output signal selection Camera/color bars Tally/intercom level SC phase H phase Cable compensation Accessories supplied Rack mount brackets (2) Screws for rack mounting (4) AC power cord (1) Camera number plates (1 set) DIP switch label (1) SDI switch label (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM Manual (1) Warranty card (1) Optional accessories Color video camera DXC-D35/D35P, DXC-D35WS/ D35WSP Camera adaptor CA-D50 DV camcorder DSR-370/370P, DSR-570WS/ 570WSP Studio system devices Re
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