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Camera Control Unit

© 2004 Sony Corporation

CCU-TX50/50P

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future 
reference.

Summary of Contents for CCU-TX50

Page 1: ...3 863 129 11 1 Camera Control Unit 2004 Sony Corporation CCU TX50 50P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ence at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules WARNING THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ...

Page 3: ...cs Mode 13 Settings of the Camera 13 Status Display of the Unit 13 Self diagnostics of the Camera System 14 Results of the Self diagnosis of the Internal Boards of the Unit 14 Diagnostics Page of the Camera 16 Exiting the Self diagnostic Mode 16 When an Error Occurs 16 Notes on Use 17 Specifications 17 General 17 Input signals 17 Output signals 17 Camera input output signals 18 Supplied accessorie...

Page 4: ...n the front panel of the unit enables video camera operations to be controlled from the unit When the RCP D50 remote control panel is connected to the rear panel of the unit the video camera operation can be controlled from both the remote control panel and the front panel of the unit Wide array of input output signals The input and output connectors provided for the CCU TX50 50P include those for...

Page 5: ...AM indicators light when the POWER switch is turned on The CAM indicator goes off when the power is turned off by the CAM PW button on the remote control panel Note If the fan in the CCU TX50 50P stops the MAIN indicator will flash simultaneously to warn you of the abnormal condition If this occurs turn the POWER switch off immediately and contact Sony service personnel c CABLE ALARM indicators OP...

Page 6: ...amera The unit can control the camera when this button is lit g BARS button Press this button which lights up when pressed to send the color bar signal to the monitor The color bars then appear on the monitor h 5600K button Press this button which lights up when pressed to convert the color temperature electronically instead of using the optical filter i AUTO KNEE button Press this button which li...

Page 7: ...normal shutter function UP DOWN selector When the CLS button lights The clear scan frequency is increased each time you press this selector to the UP position The clear scan frequency is reduced each time you press this selector to the DOWN position When the ON button lights The shutter speed is increased each time this selector to the UP position The shutter speed is reduced each time you press t...

Page 8: ...me when the switch is set to this position BLACK Adjusts the black balance automatically one time when the switch is set to this position E ATW auto tracing white balance button Press this button which lights up when pressed to have the white balance adjusted automatically when lighting conditions change r MASTER BLACK adjustment knob Adjusts the master black levels of the R G and B signals simult...

Page 9: ... cable will cause electric shock b AUDIO OUTPUT connectors XLR 3 pin Supply audio signals from the video camera c INPUT connectors The two connectors of each pair are loop through connectors When the upper connector is used and no connection is made to the lower connector the upper connector is terminated automatically with an impedance of 75 ohms a CAMERA connector b AUDIO OUTPUT connectors c INP...

Page 10: ...signals to be output For details on the internal boards consult your nearest Sony dealer C PIX picture monitor output connector BNC type Supplies a video signal or video and character signals together to a picture monitor When using the RCP D50 Remote Control Panel you can select the signal output from the PIX connector using the MONITOR SELECT button on the menu of the RCP D50 When the signal out...

Page 11: ...n and Location of Parts and Controls 11 i AC IN AC power input connector Connects to an AC power source using the supplied AC power cord Secure the power cord to the CCU TX50 50P using the supplied plug holder ...

Page 12: ...on connections Triaxial cable The triaxial cable should never be connected to or disconnected from the CCU TX50 50P when the power is turned on Always turn the unit off first Video camera Some switches or controls on the video camera may not work when the camera is connected to the CCU TX50 50P For details refer to Operation Manuals of the video camera and the camera adaptor CA TX50 DXC D50 To an ...

Page 13: ...display changes Settings of the Camera The settings and operations status of the camera are displayed 1 Master gain 2 4 3 is displayed when the images recorded in 16 9 format are output after converted to the images of the 4 3 mode 3 EVS is displayed when EVS of the electrical shutter is on 4 Shows the shutter speed currently selected 5 Shows the on off setting of the shutter 6 Shows the type of N...

Page 14: ...p indication in the circuit The cable length may not be displayed correctly Fan power Fan status in the CCU power block Timer Power up time to devices connected CCU Power Status of the CCU power supply Page 2 CAMERA cable Camera cable connection status connected shorted CAMERA Data Camera data transmission status CAMERA Power Status of the power supply to a camera CAMERA Tone Camera ID tone status...

Page 15: ...om Demodulating status of the intercom line CHU Data Data reception status from the camera Power Power supply status of the TR board AT board Reference Operation mode of the phase adjustment Gen Lock Locking status BATT Volt Voltage of the coin battery supplied with the AT board CCU Mode Operation mode of the CCU PLD Config Configuration result status of the PLD mounted on the AT board CCU Power C...

Page 16: ...S SDI Composite Out 2 Signal type from composite output connector 2 VBS SDI Composite Out 3 Signal type from composite output connector 3 VBS SDI Composite Setup Setup settings to be added to the VBS signal Rear VDA Power supply status of the VDA board on the rear PLD Cofig Configuration completion status of the PLD mounted on the EN board Power Power supply status of the EN board Diagnostics Page...

Page 17: ...neutral detergent then wipe dry Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol or thinners as these may damage the finish Specifications General Power consumption 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz maximum 1 3 A Peak inrush current 1 Power ON current probe method 50 A 240V 2 Hot switching inrush current measured in accordance with European standard EN55103 1 10 A 230V Cable length Maximum 750 m φ 8 5 mm Operatin...

Page 18: ...e 1 75 ohms REMOTE 10 pin multi connector INTERCOM TALLY PGM D sub 25 pin 1 4W RTS TALLY 24 V DC TTL level or contact selectable MIC REMOTE D sub 15 pin 1 INCOM on the front panel XLR 5 pin 1 Supplied accessories AC power cord 1 AC power plug holder 1 Number plate 1 set Operating Instructions 1 CD ROM including multi lingual operating instructions 1 Warranty booklet 1 Optional accessories Remote C...

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