Sony HDC5500 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

controlled from the external control device and the controls on
the camera are disabled.
Front left
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b
c
d
e
a NETWORK TRUNK connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connects a device connected to the CCU's NETWORK
TRUNK connector to the network.
b DC power supply out connector (2-pin)
Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.
c RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It functions the same as the RET 1 button on the
handle (page 6) and RET/ASSIGNABLE button A on the
operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 8).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
d MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin)
Connect a microphone.
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page 9) on
the operation panel on the rear of the camera are alternately
activated with the CH1 audio input select switch (page 9).
e MIC (microphone) power switch
+48V: To supply power at +48 V to the connected microphone.
OFF: Not to supply power to the microphone connected to the
MIC 1 IN connector.
f SHUTTER switch
For setting the electronic shutter functions when the camera is
used in standalone status without connecting a camera control
unit.
OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.
ON: The electronic shutter is activated.
SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change each time
the switch is set to this position.
For details, see "Setting the Electronic Shutter" (page 17).
g INTERCOM LEVEL control
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.
The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the
INTERCOM 1/2 LEVEL/MIC switches on the operation panel
(page 8) on the rear of the camera are set to FRONT.
h RET 2 (return video 2) button
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder
screen changes to the return video signal selected using RET/
ASSIGNABLE button A, B, or C on the operation panel on the
rear of the camera or using the menu.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Rear
f
g
h
a CAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Power is supplied from the camera control unit.
EXT: Power is supplied through the DC IN connector.
b Tally lamp and switch
ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the
connected camera control unit or a call signal is
generated in response to pressing the CALL button.
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.
c RET 1/2 (return video 1/2) buttons
When pressed, the picture on the viewfinder screen changes
to the return video signal selected using the operation panel
on the rear of the camera or using the menu.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
d CCU (camera control unit) connector
Connect a camera control unit using an optical electrical multi
cable.
e SDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC-type)
For HD SDI signal, 3G Level A, B SDI signal, 6G SDI signal,
12G SDI signal, HD PROMPTER signal, and UHD
PROMPTER signal output.
For details about signal settings, see "Setting the Camera
Outputs" (page 21).
f SDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type)
For HD SDI signal, 3G Level A, B SDI signal, 6G SDI signal,
and 12G SDI signal output. Also for HD TRUNK signal and
UHD TRUNK signal input.
During standalone operation, input the HD SDI return signal.
When RET (return) is set to 1, this is displayed in the
viewfinder.
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Shoulder strap fitting
post (page 5)
Operation panel
(page 8)
Connector panel
(page 8)