Overview; Features - Sony HXCU-FB70 Operating Instructions Manual

Overview

The HXCU-FB70 HD Camera Control Unit (CCU) connects to
the CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor that is attached to the HXC-
D70 HD Color Camera or PMW-500/350/320 Solid-State
Memory Camcorder. It performs signal processing, provides
an interface for external equipment, and supplies power to the
camera.
The CCU can be combined with an RCP-1000-series Remote
Control Panel (optional) to form a camera control system.

Features

Long distance transmission via optical fiber
cable
• To connect the CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor to the CCU,
either a single-mode optical fiber cable or optical composite
cable can be used.
• When you use an optical composite cable to supply power
to the CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor and camera
/camcorder from the CCU, the connection distance can be
extended up to 250 m (820 ft)
mode optical fiber cable and mains to supply power to the
CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor and camera/camcorder, the
connection distance can be extended up to 10 km (32,800
1)
ft) .
• While the CCU is connected to the HXCE-FB70 Power
Supply Unit by a single-mode optical fiber cable (up to 10 km
(32,800 ft)), you can connect the CA-FB70 HD Camera
Adaptor and HXCE-FB70 Power Supply Unit with an optical
composite cable to supply power (up to 250 m (820 ft)) . The
adaptor offers flexibility to configure the camera system to
suit your usage environment.
1) The available power supply distance varies depending on the total
consumption of the connected peripherals such as
camera/camcorder, lens or accessory. For information on the
available distance, see "About Transmission Distance" on page 33.
Easy-to-use control panel
The HXCU-FB70 has a fully-functional, ergonomically-
designed front panel that includes basic adjustment of the
monitor image.
Multi-system input/output interface
The HXCU-FB70 includes the following input and output signal
connectors to manage various system setups.
Video outputs
• SDI (main), 2-system (HD/SD selectable, embedded audio)
• SDI (monitor), 2-system (HD/SD selectable, embedded
audio, superimposed character and marker display)
1)
• HDMI , 1-system (monitor)
• Analog composite (VBS 2-system, PIX 1-system)
• Analog component, 1-system (HD Y/Pb/Pr, HD R/G/B, SD
Y/R-Y/B-Y, SD R/G/B 4-format selectable)
• S-VIDEO, 1-system
• Sync, 1-system (HD/SD selectable)
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Video inputs
• Reference input (HD/SD auto-select)
• VBS return input, 2-system
• SDI return input, 2-system
• VBS teleprompter input, 1-system
Audio inputs/outputs
• Audio output, 2-system (XLR-3-pin)
• Intercom headset input/output (XLR-5-pin)
• System intercom input/output (D-sub 25-pin)
– Intercom input/output, 2-system (PROD, ENG,
4W/RTS/CC selectable)
– PGM (program audio) input, 1-system
Other inputs/outputs
• TRUNK (RS-232C, D-sub 9-pin)
• REMOTE (8-pin, round)
• LAN (RJ-45, 8-pin)
• D-sub 25-pin inputs/outputs (shared with the system
intercom input/output connector)
– Tally input, 2-system (R/G)
– Tally output, 2-system (R/G)
– PREVIEW output
External sync signal input
The CCU can be locked to an external sync signal. Either an
HD tri-level sync signal or an SD sync (black burst) signal can
be used as the sync signal.
Built-in wideband down converter
HD signals from the camera can be converted to high-
resolution SD component SDI output signals using the
wideband down converter. The output signal aspect ratio can
be set to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letterbox.
Rack mountable
The CCU can be installed in a standard EIA 19-inch rack. The
height of the unit is 1.5U.