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CAMERA ADAPTOR
CA-590/590P
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU-790/
790P (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see “ Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 5.
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not WARNING expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device moisture. pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the For the customers in Europe (for CA
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Pour les clients européens (pour CA-590P) Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés. Für Kunden in Europa (für CA-590P) Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist
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Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................... 5 Using the CD-ROM Manual.................................................. 5 Preparations ...............................................................................5 Reading the CD-ROM manual ..................................................5 Function and Location of Parts and Controls ................... 6 Internal Boards and Switch Settings.................................. 9 a TR-
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Overview Using the CD-ROM Manual The CA-590/590P Camera Adaptor attaches to the BVP- E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Color Video Camera to allow the connection of a CCU- Manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU- 550D/550DP/590/590P/700A/700AP/790/790P Camera 1) 790/790P in PDF format. Control Unit through a triax cable. 1)Available languages: Japanese (CA-590 and CCU-590 only), The CA-590/590P has the following fe
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Function and Location of Parts and Controls a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch CA-590P s LEVEL switch b RET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch Not used. CA-590 t PGM1/2 controls c LIGHT switch u TRACKER d PGM 1/2 level controls control v ENG control w PROD e Triax connector control f INCOM level controls, PROD/ ENG switches, and MIC LEVEL switches Not used. g INCOM 1/2 connectos x MIC switches h TRACKER connector i DC IN connector p EARPHONE jack j RETURN connector o RET CTRL connector k PR
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a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch OFF/REAR: Turns off the intercom microphone. Turn When the TALLY switch is ON, the TALLY lamp lights the intercom microphone on and off using the control when a red tally signal, green tally signal, or call signal is on the external equipment connected to the RET input from the CCU. CTRL connector. Adjust the intercom reception level Turning the S101 switch on the internal AU-294 board to with the INCOM level control. ON mixes and outputs the battery alarm sig
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m AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/ q CALL button LINE switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/� switches Use this button to call the CCU or MSU (master setup unit) operator. When this button is pressed, the red tally lamps AUDIO IN (audio input) CH 1/2 connectors (XLR type, in the viewfinder and on the CCU or MSU light up. 3-pin) These connectors input external audio signals. r POWER switch Selects the power supply. FRONT/REAR/LINE (audio signal selection) switches CCU: Power is supplied from the
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Internal Boards and Switch Settings Note To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not open the cabinet. To adjust the internal settings, refer to qualified service personnel. MD-132 board (no switches) a TR-132 board b MA-128 board c AU-294 board CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws. d DM-139 board e MB-1019 board CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws. Internal Boards and Switch Settings 9
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A S1 switch a TR-132 board Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF. S1 A S1 switch b MA-128 board qs S15 switch H S8 switch C S3 switch D S4 switch F S6 switch E S5 switch G S7 switch J S11/S12 switches K S13/S14 switches B S2 switch I S10 switch A S1 switch A S1 switch – : Sets the gain 6 dB below the standard level. Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF. Normally, set this switch to 0. B S2 switch F S6 switch Set to ON only when supplying AC power to the When set to ON,
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S10 S3 S4 S5 J S11/S12 switches Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio output to the INCOM 1 connector. S13-1 Audio from INCOM 1 OFF S13-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting S13-3 Program audio 1 ON S11-1 Audio from INCOM 1 ON S13-4 Program audio 2 ON S11-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF S14 Tracker audio OFF S11-3 Program audio 1 OFF S11-4 Program audio 2 OFF When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2
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Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting Switch Audio to be output S11-4 Program audio 2 OFF S253-4 Program audio 2 S12 Tracker audio OFF d DM-139 board When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4 switches to ON. A S301 switch H S13/S14 switches S1 These switches select the audio to be mixed with the B S302 switch S2 program audio output to the INCOM 2 connector. Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting S13-1 Audio from INCOM 1 OFF S13-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF S13-3 Program audio 1 ON
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A S1 switch Selects the signal to be output to the RETURN connector. RET: Return video signal is output (factory-setting). MONI: Monitor video signal is output. VBS: Composite video signal is output. B S2 switch Selects the signal to be input/output from the PROMPTER connector. PROMPT: Prompter video signal is input and output (factory-setting). REF: Reference signal for the video camera is input. Internal Boards and Switch Settings 13
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Preparations Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/ E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera When you attach the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/ E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera as shown below, the 68-pin connectors on both units are automatically connected. 1 Attach the CA-590/590P to the rear of the color video camera. Hook the upper part, then push the lower part in until it snaps into place. 2 Tighten the screw with a coin. Tighten the screw. Removi
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Loosen the screw on the video camera until it stops, then push it. Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor 1 Attach the supplied cable holder with the supplied two M3 × 6 screws. M3 × 6 screws (supplied) Cable holder (supplied) 2 Route the triax cable as illustrated below, then fasten the cable holder around the cable. cable 15 Preparations
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Removing the cable from the cable holder Pull Lift to release 16 Preparations
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Connections Connectable equipment BVF-55/55CE 5-inch Viewfinder CCU-700A/700AP/790/790P Camera Control Unit To the CAMERA connector CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P To the triax Camera Control Unit connector Triax cable RM-B750 Remote Control Unit To the REMOTE connector Camera cable To the DC IN AC-DN10 AC connector Adaptor To the DC OUT connector RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote DC cord Control Panel To supply power from the DC connector Power supply Set the POWER swicth to EXT. When a Camera Con
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For the BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose camera software version is 1.03 or later Self-Diagnostics When the CA-590/590P is connected to the BVP-E10/ E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP, you can display the results of self-diagnostics of the CA-590/ 590P internal boards using the DIAGNOSIS menu of the video camera. The self-diagnostics results can be monitored on the camera's viewfinder. Displaying the DIAGNOSIS menu Self-diagnostics results of the CA-590/590P Refer to the Operating Instr
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES General OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED Power consumption TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON 8 W (within the CA-590/590P) ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR Operating temperature PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF –20°C to +45°C (–4°F to +113°F) THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY Storage tempera
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