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.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. Plug Cap Cord Length Rating Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.), Less than 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.) Minimum 10A, 125V Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
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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....................................................
Overview Features The XDCU-50 HD Camera Extension Unit (called “the unit” below) can be combined with a camcorder fitted with a XDCA-53 or XDCA-55 HD Camera Adaptor and equipment such as a remote control unit to configure a recording and long-distance transmission system. The maximum transmission distance is 100 m (328 feet). (In this manual, a system that includes this unit is called “this system”.
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://www.adobe.
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 Return video input DXF-C50W/51 Viewfinder Video monitor Reference sync signal input AC power This unit PMW-320/350/500 (with the XDCA-55 attached) Intercom headset Intercom headset VCT-U14 Tripod adaptor RM-B150/B750 Remote control unit RCP-700/900/1000 series Remote control panel Portable camera tripod BNC cable (max.
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.
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) Lights in red when a red tally signal is received, and lights in green when a green tally signal is received. You can attach one of the supplied number plates above the lamp (page 18).
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 switches from misoperation.
Switch name Settings Description ASPECT SQUEEZE: Squeeze mode LETTER BOX: Letter box mode EDGE CROP: Edge crop mode Specifies the conversion mode. DETAIL LEVEL HIGH: High MID: Middle LOW: Low Selects the detail level (the degree of edge emphasis applied to the shooting subject) from among three stages. CROSS COLOR ON: Enabled SUPPRESSION OFF: Disabled Enables or disables the cross color suppression function of the down converter.
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 system may not operate properly.
Pin number Signal name Description 7 TALLY(GND) 14 G TALLY IN Tally input On: GND Off: Open 15 R TALLY IN 11 4W(G) 13 4W(X)OUT 12 4W(Y)OUT 18 4W(G) 19 4W(X)IN 21 4W(Y)IN 10 CLEAR COM(X)IN/OUT 23 CLEAR COM(G) 25 RTS IN/OUT 24 RTS(G) 20 NC 22 NC 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 4-wire interface system output 4-wire interface system input Clear-Com system interface (requires termination, recommended impedence 200 Ω) RTS system interface (requires termination, recommended impedence
System format (number of system lines/frame rate) Signal format 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.
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 To fix the connection cables using the cable clamp belt The cables to connect this unit and the camera adaptor can be fixed to the camera or plate by using the cable clamp belt supplied with the camera adaptor.
Belt bracket attachment screws (XDCA-55) 2 Bundle the three connection cables with the cable clamp belt. Pass the cables as illustrated. Adjust the tightening force of the belt to suit the diameters of the cables. Belt bracket (supplied with XDCA-55) Cable clamp belt (supplied with XDCA-55) 2 3 To this unit Bundle the three connection cables with the cable clamp belt. Pass the cables so as to make a loop as illustrated. Adjust the tightening force of the belt to suit the diameters of the cables.
Starting the System Notes • After connecting the system with a CCZ-A and BNC cables, power on the devices as described below. • Do not connect or disconnect the cables connecting this unit and the camera adaptor (CCZ-A and BNC cables) while the system is powered on. The excessive current protection function may be activated, cutting off power to the power circuits of this unit or the camera adaptor.
Genlocking the System To genlock the system, input a reference sync signal to the input side GENLOCK INPUT connector of this unit. The reference sync signal can be an analog HD signal (tri-level sync) or an analog SD signal (bi-level sync). The reference sync signal input to the input side GENLOCK INPUT connectors is output from the loop-through output side connector ( ).When nothing is connected to the output side connector, the reference sync signal is terminated automatically (75Ω termination).
Appendix Return Video Signal Input and Output Return video signals input to this unit are sent to the camera adaptor as HDSDI signals. The camera adaptor switches between the return video signal received from this unit and the signal received from the camcorder, and outputs the signal from the MONI.OUT connector. The XDCA-55 sends return video received from this unit to the camcorder via its camcorder connection connector (50-pin).
Fan alarms The POWER indicator flashes at a frequency of 4 Hz when the unit’s cooling fan is not rotating during operation of the unit. Important Notes on Operation Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places. • In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)) • Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50°C (122°F).
Specifications Camera adaptor input/output connectors CA IN/OUT BNC type (1 each), 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω CA CCZ 26-pin (1), male General Other connectors INTERCOM XLR 5-pin (1), female AUX D-sub 25-pin (1), female REMOTE 8-pin round (1), female Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Max. 1.
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