Sony XDCU-50, Operating Instructions Manual

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Overview / Features
Overview
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”.)
The following table lists the camcorder/camera adaptor
combinations that can be used in the system.
a) An optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender is required.
b) An optional CBK-HD02 SDI/COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface is
required.
Before transmission, this unit can perform format
conversion of video signals received from the camcorder
via the camera adaptor. You can also supply power to the
camcorder from this unit, by connecting this unit and the
camera adaptor with a special power cable (CCZ-A cable).
Features
HD digital transmission
This unit supports bidirectional transmission of
uncompressed HD digital signals between this unit and a
camera adaptor.
The maximum transmission distance is 100 m (328 feet).
You can transmit high-quality video signals regardless of
cable length.
Internal downconverter
You can convert HD signals received from the camera
adaptor to SD output signals.
Internal upconverter
When return video is SD signals, you can upconvert it to
HD signals for transmission to the camera adaptor.
External sync signals
You can genlock this unit to sync signals input from an
external device.
As the external sync signals, you can use either HD
tri-level sync or SD sync signals (black burst).
Communication and control interfaces
• Intercom
• Tally (red and green)
• Trunk line (one line)
• Remote control line
Rack mountable
You can mount this unit in an EIA standard 19-inch rack.
Camcorder Camera adaptor
PMW-EX3 XDCA-53
PMW-350K/350L
a) XDCA-55
PMW-320K/320L
a)
PMW-500
b)