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• Only use attachments/accessories WARNING specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, To reduce the risk of fire or bracket, or table specified by the electric shock, do not expose manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when this apparatus to rain or moving the cart/apparatus combination...
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The manufacturer of this product is Sony instruction manual, may cause harmful Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, interference to radio communications. Tokyo, Japan. Operation of this equipment in a residential The Authorized Representative for EMC...
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Richtlinie der EG-Kommission. E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. Angewandte Normen: studio de télévision). • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit) Tokyo, Japon. Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Le représentant autorisé...
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 Attaching the Adaptor to a Camcorder ......12 Important Notes on Operation ..........14 Specifications .................14 General ................14 Connectors ................15 Supplied Accessories ............15...
Overview Features The XDCA-55 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 the camcorder and extend the distance over XDCU-50.
HD Camera Adaptor XDCA-53 and a HD If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, Camera Extension Unit XDCU-50. you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service representative. Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD-ROM.
Names and Functions of Parts 1INTERCOM MIC switch qhINTERCOM LEVEL knob qgCEU connector 2TALLY lamp (green) qfAUX connector 3TALLY lamp (red) qdINTERCOM connector 4TALLY switch 5Belt bracket screw holes 6CALL button 7RET button 8MONI. SEL switch qsDC OUT 12V 1A 9CEU OUT connector connector 0CEU IN connector...
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a INTERCOM MIC switch When this button is pressed, the TALLY or Controls the headset microphone connected CALL lamps on the camcorder, the XDCU- to the INTERCOM connector, turning it on 50, and the remote control unit light. On the or off as required.
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INCOM RECEIVE OUT output (open collector) Not used AUX VIDEO (X) General- purpose analog Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative AUX VIDEO (G) video line for information about how to adjust the side tone between this level. adaptor and...
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u Camcorder bracket attachment Signal name Description screw hole This is a screw hole for a bracket to increase AUX1 General- the security of the attachment of this purpose line 1 adaptor to the camcorder. between this adaptor and v Accessory screw holes (for general XDCU-50 use) AUX2...
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 the connected to the XDCU-50. adaptor. Camcorder (with optional CBK- CE01/HD02 installed in the camera adaptor connector) XDCU-50...
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Attach the supplied brackets with Attachment screws screws. Note Tighten the screws securely so that the unit will not fall off. To remove Perform the installation procedure in reverse, loosening the screws that were tightened then. Screw the remaining two of the brackets supplied with this adaptor to the brackets fixed in step 1 and the side panel of this adaptor.
Important Notes Specifications on Operation General Use and storage locations Power requirements Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid 13 V DC using or storing the adaptor in the following Power consumption places. Approx. 4 W • In excessive heat or cold (operating Notes temperature range: –5°C to +40°C (–23°F to +104°F))
Camera extension input/output Note connectors Always verify that the unit is operating CEU IN/OUT properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BNC type (1 each), 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY CEU(26Pin) KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT CCZ 26-pin, female...