Overview - Sony CCU-50P Operation Instructions Manual

Overview

The CCU-TX50/50P is a camera control unit that
connects to DXC-D50/D55 series Color Video Cameras
via the CA-TX50/50P Camera Adaptor.
Features of this unit are described below.
Full-featured signal transfer functions
• The CCU-TX50/50P is able to transfer wide band
component video signals.
• The maximum triaxial cable length that can be used to
connect this unit to a camera adaptor is max. 750 m
(when using a Belden φ8.5 mm cable) or 1125 m
(when using a Belden φ13.2 mm cable).
• Transfer functions are provided for the following
signals.
Return video, teleprompter signal, microphone audio,
program audio, red tally and green tally signals
• An intercom system is also provided.
Flexibly adaptable camera control functions
• The camera control panel mounted on the front panel
of the unit enables video camera operations to be
controlled from the unit.
• When the RCP-D50/D51 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 outputting such signals as a
composite video signal (VBS), component video signals
(switchable to RGB), SDI signals, and video signals for
video and waveform monitors, for inputting a reference
signal for external synchronization.
Status and self-diagnostics display on the
picture monitor
You can check all sorts of settings of the unit and the
results of self-diagnoses of internal boards on the
monitor connected to the PIX connector on the rear
panel.
Rack mountable
Two CCU-TX50/50P units can be installed side by side
in the optional RMM-301 Rack Mount Bracket.
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Notes
• Production of some of the peripherals and related
devices described in this manual has been
discontinued. For advice about choosing devices,
please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales
representative.
• If you have a DXC-D50/D50P/D50WS/D50WSP
Color Video Camera or RCP-D50/D51 Remote
Control Panel whose serial number is within the range
described below, and you want to connect your DXC-
D50/D50P/D50WS/D50WSP or RCP-D50/D51 to a
CCU-TX50/TX50P and a CA-TX50/TX50P, you have
to up-grade the software of the DXC-D50/D50P/
D50WS/D50WSP and RCP-D50/D51.
For information about checking the version and up-
grading the software, contact your Sony dealer or a
Sony service representative.
Serial number
DXC-D50/D50WS: 100001 to 110000
DXC-D50P/D50WSP: 400001 to 410000
RCP-D50/D51: 100001 to 110000