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  • Page 1

     1997 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Camera Adaptor 3-859-844- 13 (1) CA-TX7/TX7P[...]

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    W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude t[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Overview ............................................................................ 4 Location and Function of P arts ....................................... 5 Front and Left Side .............................................................. 5 Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side ................ 7 Connectors on the[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 4 Over vie w The CA-TX7/TX7P Camera Adaptor, which is docked with a DXC-D30/ D30P or DXC-637 series Color Video Camera, allows connecting the camera to the CCU-TX7/TX7P 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. [...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 5 Location and Function of P arts Front and Left Side 1 Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL or PRO 50-pin) Connects to the camera’s VTR connector. Two types of connectors are provided and can be replaced according to the camera. PRO 76-pin DIGITAL: Use this connector for docking with the DXC-D30/D30P digital video cameras.[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 6 Location and Function of P ar ts 6 RETURN 1/RETURN 2 buttons Select the return video signal 1) to be output from the RETURN OUT connector and to the camera’s viewfinder. Press the RETURN 1 or RETURN 2 button to select the return video signal 1 or return video signal 2 from the camera control unit. To show the shooting pic[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 7 Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side 4 CALL button Press this button to call the operator of the camera control unit or remote control panel. Pressing this button lights the tally indicator (red) on the camera control unit, on the remote control panel, and in the camera’s viewfinder. This unit’s back tally indi[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 8 Location and Function of P ar ts 6 MIC IN +48V (CH1/CH2) switch Selects whether or not to supply power to a microphone connected via the MIC IN CH1 and CH2 connectors. ON: Supplys +48-V power to microphone. OFF: Do not supply power to microphone. Leave this switch in the ON position when using a microphone of phantom poweri[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 9 Connector s on the Rear and Right Side 5 CCU connector 6 DATA connector 7 DC OUT connector 8 DC IN connector 1 INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector 2 PROMPTER OUT connector 3 RETURN OUT connector 4 MIC IN (CH1/CH2) connectors 1 INTERCOM/PROGRAM connector (XLR 5-pin, male) Connect a headset for monitoring intercom audio or program aud[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 10 Location and Function of P ar ts 5 CCU (Camera control unit) connector (CA- TX7: Kings triaxial connector, CA-TX7P: Fischer triaxial connector) Connect a camera control unit via a triaxial cable. In addition to supporting signal transmission between this unit and the connected camera control unit, the triaxial cable enable[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 11 Mounting on Video Camera This unit is dockable with the DXC-D30/D30P digital video camera or with a DXC-637 series analog video camera. Replace the camera connector according to the camera to be used. Using a DXC-D30/D30P : Use the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector. Using a DXC-637 series camera : Use the PRO 50-pin connector. [...]

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    Mounting on Video Camera AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 12 3 Attach the cover upside down. Make sure that the match mark lines up with “PRO 76P DIGITAL” indication. Match mark Using the DXC-637 series camera Replace the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector with the PRO 50-pin connector. Press the left side of the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector until the PRO 50-p[...]

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    AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 13 2 Fit the projection on the bottom of this unit into the slot on the camera. 3 Slide the unit along the groove on the camera, and press firmly until fixed. 4 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 12) in the figure. Projection Slot Groove Camera M4 × 12 screws (Continued)[...]

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    Mounting on Video Camera AAAAyA<H.L0.idx> 14 5 Tighten the two screws (M4 × 6) to fix the shoulder pad. Note Slide the shoulder pad to its central position before tightening the screws. Otherwise the screws may not be properly fixed. M4 × 6 screws Removing from the camera Follow the procedure above in reverse. Notes on Use Use and storage l[...]

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    15 When power is supplied via the DC IN connector Operating temperature –10ºC to +45ºC (14°F to 113°F) Operating humidity 20% to 90% Storage temperature –20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to 140ºF) Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) External dimensions 226 × 221 × 131 mm (9 × 8 3 / 4 × 5 1 / 4 inches) (w/h/d) General Power requirements When suppl[...]

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    Input/output connectors CCU CA-TX7: Kings triaxial connector (made by Lemo) CA-TX7P: Fischer triaxial connector PROMPTER OUT BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω RETURN OUT BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω INTERCOM/PROGRAM XLR 5-pin Input level: –60 dBs (dynamic) Output level: – ∞ to +12 dBs MIC IN 1,2 XLR 3-pin, female, 600 Ω , balanced Input level: –60 dB (for m[...]