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3-620-533-11(1)
Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
CA-D50
2002 Sony Corporation
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For the customers in Europe WARNING This product with the CE marking To prevent fire or shock complies with the EMC Directive (89/ 336/EEC) issued by the Commission hazard, do not expose the of the European Community. unit to rain or moisture. Compliance with these directive implies conformity to the following To avoid electrical shock, European standards: do not open the cabinet. • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) Refer servicing to qualified • EN55103-2: Electromagnetic perso
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Table of Contents Overview........................................................................... 4 Using the CD-ROM Manual ........................................... 5 Location and Functions of Parts .................................... 7 Mounting on Video Camera ............................................ 9 Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter .................... 11 Notes on Use.................................................................. 13 Specifications ........................
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Overview The CA-D50 is a camera adaptor for mounting on a DXC-D35/ D35WS series digital video camera. The CA-D50 allows a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit to be connected to the camera. This unit has the following features. Note When a DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP camera with a serial number indicated in the following table is connected to a CCU-D50/D50P through this unit, the ROM of the camera must be replaced. For more information about checking the version and exchanging ROMs, contact y
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Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CA- D50 series of camera adaptor (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD-ROM disc. • Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU. - Installed memory: 32 MB or more - CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster •Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600 or higher When thes
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Overview Notes • If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/ie • If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://home.netscape.com/ • If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html To Read the CD-ROM Manual To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the following. 1 I
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Location and Functions of Parts Front side Accessory shoe Shoulder strap fitting 1 Camera connector Rear side 2 CALL button 3 RET/VTR button 4 CCU/VTR/CMA connector 5 INTERCOM knob 6 EARPHONE jack 7 INTERCOM connector 8 PROMPT/GENLOCK connector 9 DC IN connector 0 SDI OUT connector 1 Camera connector (PRO 76-pin Note DIGITAL) The CALL button does not function in Connect to the camera’s VTR a system which combines the CA-D50 connector. with a CCU-M5A/M5AP. 2 CALL button Press to call the operator
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Location and Functions of Parts 3 RET/VTR button 7 INTERCOM connector (mini Use this button when a CCU-D50/ intercom jack) D50P/M5A/M5AP or VTR is Connect the DR-100 headset (not connected to the CCU/VTR/CMA supplied). The DR-100 allows you to connector. talk with the operators of camera When a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/ control units, special effects units, M5AP is connected: Holding down switchers, and so on. this button displays return video in the viewfinder. When the 8 PROMPT/GENLOCK connector butto
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Mounting on Video Camera This unit is dockable with a DXC-D35/D35WS series digital video camera. Before mounting on a DXC-D35/D35WS series camera, remove the camera’s shoulder pad. On how to remove the shoulder pad, refer to the procedure of mounting a VTR described in the operating instructions for the DXC-D35/D35WS series camera. Note Always power the camera off before mounting this unit. 1 Fit the projection on the bottom of this unit into the slot on the camera. This unit Slot Projection Gro
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Mounting on Video Camera 3 Tighten the two screws in the figure. 4 Tighten the two screws on the bottom side of the camera. Attachment screws 5 Attach the shoulder pad. To remove this unit from the camera Carry out the mounting procedure in reverse. 10
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Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter 1 Remove the 4 screws on the back side of this unit. 2 Attach the battery adaptor Battery adaptor mounting bracket mounting bracket (Part number 3- 690-850-01; not supplied) with the screws removed in step 1. 3 Using the wrench and screws supplied with the BKP-L551, Wrench mount the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter (not supplied) on the battery adaptor mounting bracket. BKP-L551 (Continued) 11
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Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter 4 Connect the 4-pin connector of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN connector of this unit. DC IN connector 4-pin connector To remove the battery adapter Repeat the mounting procedure in reverse. 12
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Notes on Use Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: •Where it is subject to extremes of temperature (operating temperature: –10ºC to +45ºC (14ºF to 113ºF)). Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50ºC (122ºF). • Very damp or dusty places. •Where rain is likely to reach the unit. • Places subject to severe vibration. • Near strong magnetic fields • Near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves. Avoid vi
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Specifications Camera connector General PRO 76-pin DIGITAL (1) Power requirements SDI OUT When supplied via CCU BNC type (1), 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω , 270 Mbps connector: 12 V DC When supplied via DC IN INTERCOM connector: 12 V (10.5 to Minijack (1) 17 V) EARPHONE Power consumption Minijack (1), 8 Ω 3.8 W Operating temperature –10°C to +45°C (14°F to Accessories supplied 113°F) Operating Instructions (1) Operating humidity 20% to 90% CD-ROM Manual (1) Warranty card (1) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C
