Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CCU-D50 Sony
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Camera Contr ol Unit 3-620-535- 11 (1) CCU-D50 CCU-D50P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
2 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. Model No. ______________ Serial No. _________________ Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions.
3 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.
4 Ta b le of Contents Overview ............................................................................. 5 Features ................................................................................... 5 Using the CD-ROM Manual .....................
5 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).
6 Overview Using the CD-R OM 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 CD- ROM disc.
7 Adjustment items a) About command mode, see “ qh System setting switches” on page 18 . Remote controller, remote control panel, green tally support a) About command mode, see “ qh System setting switches” on page 18 .
8 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.
9 When using one CCU-D50/D50P unit Connections Control console Input Output Input Input CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Camera DR-100 headset CCZ-An camera cable CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit Reference sync .
10 Overview When using two CCU-D50/D50P units Prompter signal Return video signal Reference sync signal VCR, chroma keyer, etc. Switcher, video monitor, etc.
11 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.
12 Overview Note Be sure to power this unit off before proceeding to the following operation. 1 Remove the two screws and gently pull the SDI unit out. Note Be careful not to pull the SDI unit out too far. Doing so may disconnect or damage the connectors.
13 Connections for transmission over RG cable (6/U or 6A/U) (max. length 200 m (656 feet)) CCU/ VTR/CMA SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT CAMERA CCZ-An camera cable RG cable (6/U or 6A/U), max.
14 Overview When Using the RM-M7G Remote Contr ol 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.
15 Location and Functions of P ar ts Front P anel T ALL Y/FAN ALARM P ANEL A CTIVE LOCK INTERCOM ON CALL GAIN DET AIL KNEE MASTER GAMMA CAMERA SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH BARS HIGH AUTO MID LOW SHUTTER.
16 Location and Functions of P ar ts 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.
17 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 flashes for eight seconds at an interval of about one second if adjustment is completed successfully.
18 Location and Functions of P ar ts 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.
19 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.
20 Location and Functions of P ar ts ql SHUTTER adjustment section 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.
21 Rear P anel 1 2 Y/G/Y S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT R-Y/R/C SYNC OUTPUT B-Y/B IN OUT CAMERA MIC OUT INTERCOM/T ALL Y/AUX 1 2 SDI IN REMOTE IN OUT IN OUT VBS OUTPUT GENLOCK SDI OUT OUTPUT RETURN VIDEO PROM.
22 Location and Functions of P ar ts Note 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.
23 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.
24 Displa ying and Changing Settings Displa ying 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.
25 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.
26 Changing Settings When the MENU button on the front panel is lit, a menu appears on the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector, allowing you to change the settings of the system including this unit. To operate the menu Proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU button on the front panel, turning it on.
27 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. 1 4 3 2 5 *Volume PRESET* ALL RESET DETAIL M.GAMMA KNEE OK OK OK OK To set center values Proceed as follows.
28 Notes on Use Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: •W here it is subject to extremes of temperature. •N ear a heat source, such as a radiator or an air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight.
29 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.
30 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) .
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