Overview - Sony CA-TX50 Operating Instructions Manual

Overview

The CA-TX50/50P Camera Adaptor, which is docked
with a DXC-D50/D55 series Color Video Camera,
allows connecting the camera to the CCU-TX50/50P
Camera Control Unit via a triaxial cable.
Component signal transfer method
This unit enables transfer of Y, R–Y and B–Y signals for
high picture quality.
Long-distance transfer
The maximum triaxial cable length that can be used to
connect this unit to a camera control unit is max. 750 m
(when using a Belden φ8.5 mm cable) or 1125 m (when
using a Belden φ13.2 mm cable).
Electrical shock prevention function
To prevent electrical shock, this unit shuts off any high-
voltage power supply whenever there is an incomplete
connection.
Coaxial cable connection
When necessary, this unit can be connected to a camera
control unit via a coaxial cable.*
* This unit's triaxial connector must be refitted to enable connection of
a coaxial cable. Consult your Sony dealer for details.
Variety of input/output connectors
Input/output connectors for the following signals are
provided:
• Video signal output/input* for teleprompter
• Return video signal output
• Intercom/program output for connected headset
• Microphone or line-in audio input
* It is required to perform the internal adjustment to change the
teleprompter video signal transfer direction to input. Contact your
Sony dealer for more information on changing the teleprompter video
signal transfer direction.
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Overview
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