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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose • Unplug this apparatus during lightning this apparatus to rain or storms or when unused for long periods moisture. of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service To avoid electrical shock, do personnel.
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(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV Ce produit portant la marque CE est studio). conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la The manufacturer of this product is Sony Commission de la Communauté Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, européenne. Tokyo, Japan.
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E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische studio de télévision). Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit) Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Tokyo, Japon. Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße...
Table of Contents Overview ..................6 Features ...................6 Using the CD-ROM ..............7 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ..........7 Names and Functions of Parts ..........8 System Configuration............12 Mounting on the Camcorder Support ........12 Important Notes on Operation ..........16 Specifications .................17 General ................17 Connectors ................17 Supplied Accessories ............17 Accessories Not Supplied ..........18...
Overview Features The XDCA-53 HD Camera Adaptor HD digital transmission (referred to as “the adaptor” hereafter) This adaptor supports bidirectional allows you to connect an XDCU-50 HD transmission of uncompressed HD digital Camera Extension Unit to supply power to signals between this adaptor and XDCU-...
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, Reading the CD-ROM you can purchase a new one to replace it. Manuals Contact a Sony service representative. Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD-ROM.
a TALLY switch e CEU (camera extension unit) Enables (on) or disables (off) the TALLY connector (26-pin) lamps (red and green). Connect to the CA connector (26-pin) of the However, tally signals assigned to pins 14 XDCU-50 with the optional CCZ-A cable. and 15 of the AUX connector are not Power is supplied from the XDCU-50.
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INCOM RECEIVE G TALLY OUT Green tally output (open Not used collector) Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative AUX VIDEO (X) General- for information about how to adjust the side tone purpose analog level. AUX VIDEO (G) video line...
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n INTERCOM LEVEL knob t GENLOCK OUT connector Adjusts the receiving volume level of the Connect to the GENLOCK IN connector of headset connected to the INTERCOM the camcorder with the supplied BNC connector. cable. Reference sync signals output from the XDCU-50 are sent as SD black burst o INTERCOM MIC switch signals to the camcorder via this connector.
System Configuration The following figure shows the Refer to the XDCU-50 Operating Instructions for details about how to use the adaptor when it is configuration of a system that includes this connected to the XDCU-50. adaptor. Camcorder (mounted on the optional VCT-SP2BP camcorder support) XDCU-50...
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VCT-SP2BP. VCT-SP2BP Double-sided tapes Plate Camcorder Tripod screw holes The VCT-SP2BP cannot be attached if your camcorder has only one tripod screw hole. VCT-SP2BP For details, contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. System Configuration...
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Insert the bottom part of the bracket that you attached to the adaptor in step 2 into the groove on the camcorder support (1), as shown by arrow in the figure. Then slide the adaptor to mount it on the camcorder support, and secure the bracket with two screws (2).
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DC IN connector REMOTE connector GENLOCK IN connector SDI OUT connector DC OUT 12V(2A) connector REMOTE connector GENLOCK OUT connector SDI IN connector The following table shows the connector pairs to connect. Adaptor Camcorder connector connector SDI IN SDI OUT DC OUT 12V(2A) DC IN REMOTE...
Transport Important Notes When transporting the adaptor by truck, ship, or air, or whenever it may be handled on Operation as freight, always pack it in the original protective packaging, after removing the camcorder, adaptor, and cables from the camcorder support. Use and storage locations Transfer Store in a level, ventilated place.
Connectors Specifications Camera extension input/output connectors CEU IN/OUT BNC type (one each), 0.8Vp-p, General 75Ω Power requirements Round 26-pin, female 13V DC Camcorder input/output Power consumption connectors Approx. 7 W SDI IN Notes BNC type, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω DC OUT(2A) • Connect only a device with a power 4-pin round, female consumption current of 1 A or less to GENLOCK OUT...
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF...