Overview; Features - Sony CCU-D50P Operating Instructions Manual

Overview

Features

The CCU-D50/D50P is a camera control unit that can
be connected via camera adaptors such as the CA-D50
to DXC-D35/D35WS series digital video cameras
(hereafter called cameras) or to DSR-370/570WS
series or other DV camcorders (hereafter called
camcorders).
This unit has the following features.
Note
When a DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP camera
with a serial number indicated in the following table is
connected to this unit via a CA-D50, the ROM of the
camera must be replaced.
For more information about checking the version and
exchanging ROMs, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.
Camera Serial number
DXC-D35 10001 to 11325, 18001 to 18581, 100001
to 100356, 110001 to 110030
DXC-D35P 40001 to 42755, 48001 to 49261, 400001
to 402001, 410001 to 410033
DXC-D35WS 10001 to 10750, 18001 to 18336, 100001
to 100394
DXC-D35WSP 40001 to 40420, 48001 to 48366, 400001
to 400030
Digital and analog signal transmission
• Connecting a CA-D50 camera adaptor allows video
signals to be transmitted digitally for low signal
degradation. (Audio signal transmission is not
digital.)
• Connecting a CA-D50 camera adaptor with CCZ
cable allows digital video signals to be transmitted up
to 75 m (about 246 feet), and analog video signals up
to 300 m (about 999 feet).
• The unit has functions to support transmission of
return video, prompter signals, and microphone
audio.
• The unit has functions for red and green tally and an
intercom system.
Remote control of versatile adjustment
functions
• Automatic and manual adjustments of white balance,
black balance, iris opening and other functions can be
made under remote control, together with gain
switching and black level adjustments.
• Connecting a remote control panel such as the RCP-
TX7 (not available in EU countries) allows cameras/
camcorders to be controlled remotely.
Rich variety of input and output signals
The output of the unit is switchable between
composite video (VBS), component video (or RGB),
S-video, and SDI signals. The unit is equipped with
SDI signal input and output connectors and an external
reference video signal input connector.
Rack mountable
The unit can be mounted in an EIA standard 19-inch
rack.
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