Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CA-TX7/TX7P Sony
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1997 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Camera Adaptor 3-859-844- 13 (1) CA-TX7/TX7P.
W ARNING 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.
3 T able of Contents Overview ............................................................................ 4 Location and Function of P arts ....................................... 5 Front and Left Side ................................................
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 4 Over vie w 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.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 5 Location and Function of P arts Front and Left Side 1 Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL or PRO 50-pin) Connects to the camera’s VTR connector. Two types of connectors are provided and can be replaced according to the camera.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 6 Location and Function of P ar ts 6 RETURN 1/RETURN 2 buttons Select the return video signal 1) 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.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 7 Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side 4 CALL button Press this button to call the operator of the camera control unit or remote control panel. Pressing this button lights the tally indicator (red) on the camera control unit, on the remote control panel, and in the camera’s viewfinder.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 8 Location and Function of P ar ts 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.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 9 Connector s on the Rear and Right Side 5 CCU connector 6 DATA connector 7 DC OUT connector 8 DC IN connector 1 INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector 2 PROMPTER OUT connector 3 RETURN OUT.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 10 Location and Function of P ar ts 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.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 11 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.
Mounting on Video Camera AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 12 3 Attach the cover upside down. Make sure that the match mark lines up with “PRO 76P DIGITAL” indication. Match mark Using the DXC-637 series camera Replace the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector with the PRO 50-pin connector.
AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 13 2 Fit the projection on the bottom of this unit into the slot on the camera. 3 Slide the unit along the groove on the camera, and press firmly until fixed.
Mounting on Video Camera AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 14 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.
15 When power is supplied via the DC IN connector Operating temperature –10ºC to +45ºC (14°F to 113°F) Operating humidity 20% to 90% Storage temperature –20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to 140ºF) Mass Approx.
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.
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