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    Camera Contr ol Unit 3-620-535- 11 (1) CCU-D50 CCU-D50P Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  2002 Sony Corporation[...]

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    2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ______________ Serial No. _________________ Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • He[...]

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    3 For the customers in Europe (CCU-D50P only) This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards: EN60065: Product Safety EN55103-1: Ele[...]

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    4 Ta b le of Contents Overview ............................................................................. 5 Features ................................................................................... 5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ................................................... 6 Available Functions Depending on the Device Connected to the Unit [...]

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    5 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/D35W[...]

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    6 Overview Using the CD-R OM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CCU-D50 series of camera control unit (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc. •C omputer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh com[...]

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    7 Adjustment items a) About command mode, see “ qh System setting switches” on page 18 . Remote controller, remote control panel, green tally support a) About command mode, see “ qh System setting switches” on page 18 . Device connected Command Detail Shutter Clear scan Knee Auto knee ATW Master to the unit mode a) gamma DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/[...]

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    8 Overview Return video signals When this unit is connected to a camera via a CA-D50 or CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor or when it is connected to a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder, return video signals can be sent to the camera/camcorder. Note When using a CA-537/537P with a serial number of 33271 or higher, set the return signal mode to B&W (s[...]

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    9 When using one CCU-D50/D50P unit Connections Control console Input Output Input Input CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Camera DR-100 headset CCZ-An camera cable CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit Reference sync signal Prompter signal INTERCOM (front panel) AC power Power cord (supplied) DR-100 headset Video monitor CCA-7 connection cable RM-M7G Remote Control[...]

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    10 Overview When using two CCU-D50/D50P units Prompter signal Return video signal Reference sync signal VCR, chroma keyer, etc. Switcher, video monitor, etc. CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Camera DR-100 headset CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit DR-100 headset INTERCOM (front panel) AC IN AC power Power cord (supplied) DR-100 headset CA-D50 Camera Adaptor Pow[...]

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    11 Connections for transmitting digital video (SDI) signals between this unit and a camera In a system consisting of this unit, a DXC-D35/D35P/ D35WS/D35WSP camera, and CA-D50 Camera Adaptor, digital video (SDI) signals can be transmitted between this unit and the camera. The maximum transmission distance over CCZ camera cable is 75 m (246 feet). T[...]

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    12 Overview Note Be sure to power this unit off before proceeding to the following operation. 1 Remove the two screws and gently pull the SDI unit out. Note Be careful not to pull the SDI unit out too far. Doing so may disconnect or damage the connectors. 2 Open the cable holders of the SDI unit. 3 Change the connections for both cables as shown be[...]

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    13 Connections for transmission over RG cable (6/U or 6A/U) (max. length 200 m (656 feet)) CCU/ VTR/CMA SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT CAMERA CCZ-An camera cable RG cable (6/U or 6A/U), max. length 200 m (about 656 feet) Switcher, video monitor, VCR, etc. CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit Check that the cabling in the SDI unit of this unit is set to VBS mod[...]

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    14 Overview When Using the RM-M7G Remote Contr ol Unit The RM-M7G Remote Control Unit can be connected directly to this unit. When this unit is powered on, it is set up to control the camera/camcorder. If you have connected an RM-M7G, do the following to set up this unit and the RM-M7G for control from the RM-M7G. 1 Set the system setting switches [...]

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    15 Location and Functions of P ar ts Front P anel T ALL Y/FAN ALARM P ANEL A CTIVE LOCK INTERCOM ON CALL GAIN DET AIL KNEE MASTER GAMMA CAMERA SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH BARS HIGH AUTO MID LOW SHUTTER OFF CLEAR SCAN AUTO BLACK WHITE A TW H PRESET RB L A CK B MANUAL OFF POWER 1 CAMERA CONTROL UNIT CCU-D50 IRIS MASTER BLACK AUTO RW HITE B I SC MENU S[...]

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    16 Location and Functions of P ar ts 3 PANEL ACTIVE button When the camera/camcorder connected to this unit is being controlled remotely by a remote control unit such as the RM-M7G, pressing this button causes the button to light up and assumes control of the camera/ camcorder from this unit. The controls on the front panel are enabled while this b[...]

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    17 WHITE (white balance automatic adjustment) button Adjusts the white balance automatically when the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch is set to AUTO or PRESET. This button lights when adjustment starts, and flashes for eight seconds at an interval of about one second if adjustment is completed successfully. If adjustment could not be completed successfu[...]

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    18 Location and Functions of P ar ts Not lit: The unit is not in digital transmission mode (factory default setting). qd AUTO IRIS button Selects the iris adjustment mode. Before using this button, set the IRIS switch on the camera/camcorder to AUTO. OFF (not lit): Manual adjustments can be made with the IRIS knob. ON (lit): The iris is adjusted au[...]

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    19 Switch 6: Remote/local When switch 1 (CCU command mode) is set to on (TX7 mode), selects whether to control the camera/ camcorder from a device connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of this unit or from the front panel. OFF: Operations on the device connected to the REMOTE connector receive priority. ON: Operations on the front pan[...]

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    20 Location and Functions of P ar ts ql SHUTTER adjustment section SHUTTER switch Selects whether or not to use electronic shutter. SHUTTER: Turns the normal shutter function on. OFF: Do not use the shutter function. CLEAR SCAN: Use the clear scan function. SHUTTER buttons When the SHUTTER switch is set to CLEAR SCAN or SHUTTER, change the shutter [...]

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    21 Rear P anel 1 2 Y/G/Y S VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT R-Y/R/C SYNC OUTPUT B-Y/B IN OUT CAMERA MIC OUT INTERCOM/T ALL Y/AUX 1 2 SDI IN REMOTE IN OUT IN OUT VBS OUTPUT GENLOCK SDI OUT OUTPUT RETURN VIDEO PROMPTER VIDEO 1 VBS OUTPUT 1 and 2 connectors 2 S VIDEO connector 3 Y/G/Y, R–Y/R/C, B–Y/B connectors 4 RETURN VIDEO IN and OUT connectors 5 CAMERA co[...]

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    22 Location and Functions of P ar ts Note When using B/W return mode (see “ qh System setting switches” on page 18) and inputting a return video signal to the RETURN VIDEO IN connector, always input a reference sync signal to the GENLOCK IN connector to synchronize the return video signal with the sync signal. Failure to synchronize the return [...]

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    23 qf SYNC OUTPUT connector (BNC type) Outputs a sync signal from the camera/camcorder. qg MONITOR OUTPUT connector (BNC type) Outputs composite video signals for a monitor. When you press the MENU button and the SELECT up and down buttons on the front panel of this unit, information about system settings is superimposed over the video signals outp[...]

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    24 Displa ying and Changing Settings Displa ying Settings When the MENU button on the front panel is unlit, the SELECT up and down buttons can be used to display automatic adjustment items and the current state of the CCU-D50/D50P on a monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector. The SELECT up and down buttons can also be used to change pages. I[...]

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    25 Page 3 System Setting page Page 3 displays the current settings of the system including this unit, made by the system setting switches and intercom setting switches (see page 19) on the front panel of this unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 *System Setting* COMMAND MODE RETUREN DIGITAL TRANS OUTPUT COMMAND INCOM TX7 COLOR OFF R/G/B LOCAL 4W Settings by system se[...]

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    26 Changing Settings When the MENU button on the front panel is lit, a menu appears on the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector, allowing you to change the settings of the system including this unit. To operate the menu Proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU button on the front panel, turning it on. A menu appears on the monitor connected t[...]

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    27 Page 2: Volume PRESET page This page allows you to set the control values for the center click positions of the knobs on the front panel of this unit to 0 or to the factory default values. 1 4 3 2 5 *Volume PRESET* ALL RESET DETAIL M.GAMMA KNEE OK OK OK OK To set center values Proceed as follows. 1 Press the SELECT up and down buttons to select [...]

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    28 Notes on Use Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: •W here it is subject to extremes of temperature. •N ear a heat source, such as a radiator or an air duct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight. (Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50°C (122°F).) ?[...]

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    29 Specifications General Power requirements CCU-D50: 100 to 120 V AC, 60 Hz CCU-D50P: 220 to 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption CCU-D50: 1.7 A (entire system operating, 100 to 120 V AC) CCU-D50P: 0.8 A (entire system operating, 220 to 240 V AC) Peak inrush current (1) Power ON, current probe method: 20A (240V), 6A (100 V) (2) Hot switching inrush c[...]

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    30 Video output signal selection Camera/color bars Tally/intercom level SC phase H phase Cable compensation Accessories supplied Rack mount brackets (2) Screws for rack mounting (4) AC power cord (1) Camera number plates (1 set) DIP switch label (1) SDI switch label (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM Manual (1) Warranty card (1) Optional accesso[...]

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    Sony Corporation[...]