SONY CCU-D50 (01) PDF Document

Please follow these safety instructions when using the SONY CCU-D50:

• Read and keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the specified cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use caution when moving a cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a damaged power cord, liquid spill, exposure to rain or moisture, or if it does not operate normally or has been dropped.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. This apparatus must be earthed.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

When installing the SONY CCU-D50 in a rack, please observe the following precautions:

1. **Prevention against overloading of branch circuit:** When the unit is installed in a rack and powered from an outlet on the rack, ensure the rack does not overload the supply circuit.

2. **Providing protective earth:** Confirm that the power outlet on the rack is provided with a suitable protective earth connection.

3. **Internal air ambient temperature of the rack:** Make sure the internal air ambient temperature of the rack is within the specified limit of this product.

4. **Prevention against hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading:** Ensure that the rack does not become hazardous due to uneven mechanical loading.

5. **Operating temperature consideration:** Install the equipment while considering its operating temperature, as detailed in the specifications.

6. **Proper ventilation:** To ensure proper exhaust and heat radiation, keep the following space away from walls: Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more.

Also, when installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.

The SONY CCU-D50 is a camera control unit with the following features:

Digital and Analog Signal Transmission

• Connecting a CA-D50 camera adaptor allows for digital transmission of video signals for low signal degradation.

• With a CA-D50 and CCZ cable, digital video signals can be transmitted up to 75m, and analog video signals up to 300m.

• Supports transmission of return video, prompter signals, and microphone audio.

• Includes functions for red and green tally and an intercom system.

Remote Control of Adjustment Functions

• Allows for remote automatic and manual adjustments of white balance, black balance, iris, gain switching, and black level.

• Connecting a remote control panel like the RCP-D50/D51/TX7 enables remote control of cameras/camcorders.

Rich Variety of Input and Output Signals

• The output is switchable between composite video (VBS), component video (or RGB), S-video, and SDI signals.

• It is equipped with SDI signal input/output connectors and an external reference video signal input connector.

Rack Mountable

• The unit can be mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch rack.

When a DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP camera with a serial number indicated in the following table is connected to this unit via a CA-D50, the ROM of the camera must be replaced. For more information, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

The available output signals depend on the camera and adaptor combination connected to the SONY CCU-D50. Note that SDI, RGB, S-video, and Y/R-Y/B-Y cannot be output simultaneously.

The available adjustment functions on the SONY CCU-D50 vary depending on the connected device and the command mode setting.

The compatibility with remote controllers and green tally support on the SONY CCU-D50 depends on the connected device and the selected command mode.

Return Video Signals

When the unit is connected to a camera via a CA-D50, CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor, or to a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder, return video signals can be sent to the camera/camcorder. When using a CA-537/537P with a serial number of 33271 or higher, you must set the return signal mode to B&W via the system setting switches.

Prompter Signals

Prompter signals can be sent to a camera adaptor when this unit is connected to a CA-D50 or a CA-537/537P with a serial number of 33271 or higher. When sending prompter signals, you must set the return signal mode to B&W via the system setting switches. It is not possible to send prompter signals when a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder is connected.

When using an optional CCZ-An camera cable:

• Analog transmission distance can be extended up to a maximum of 300 meters (about 999 feet).

• Digital transmission distance can be extended up to about 75 meters (about 246 feet).

Use the CABLE COMP buttons on the unit to set a cable compensation value according to the length of your cable.

When a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder is connected, the reference sync signal and return signal transmission distance can be extended up to 150 meters (about 492 feet).

To transmit SDI signals over a CCZ camera cable (max. length 75 m / 246 feet) between the SONY CCU-D50 and a compatible camera with a CA-D50 Camera Adaptor, you need to change the internal cabling and a system setting. Always power the unit off before performing this operation.

Step 1. Remove the two screws on the SDI unit at the rear of the CCU and gently pull the SDI unit out. Be careful not to pull it out too far to avoid disconnecting or damaging the connectors.

Step 2. Open the cable holders of the SDI unit.

Step 3. Change the connections for both internal cables from the VBS mode configuration to the SDI mode configuration, as shown in the manual’s diagrams.

Step 4. Close the cable holders.

Step 5. Return the SDI unit to its original position and secure it with the screws.

Step 6. Open the cover of the setting switches on the front panel.

Step 7. Set system setting switch 3 to the ON position for digital transmission.

Note: When transmitting over CCZ cable in SDI mode, Y/R-Y/B-Y, RGB, and S-video signals are not output from the CCU.

For SDI transmission over an RG cable (6/U or 6A/U) up to 200 m (656 feet), you must ensure the internal cabling and system settings are configured for analog transmission (VBS mode).

Step 1. Check that the cabling inside the SDI unit of the CCU is set to VBS mode. This is the factory default setting.

Step 2. Check that system setting switch 3 on the front panel is set to the OFF position. This turns off digital transmission over the CCZ cable port.

With this configuration, you can connect the SDI OUT of the camera adaptor to the SDI IN on the CCU using the RG cable.

To set up and control a camera/camcorder using an RM-M7G connected to the SONY CCU-D50, follow these steps:

Step 1. Set the system setting switches on the front panel of the CCU according to the connected device.

Step 2. On the RM-M7G, set the CAMERA SELECT switch to 1.

Step 3. On the RM-M7G, press the PANEL ACTIVE button. The RM-M7G will now control the camera.

To switch control back to the SONY CCU-D50’s front panel, press the PANEL ACTIVE button on the CCU.

Note: When the camera is being controlled from the CCU’s front panel or during an automatic white/black balance adjustment, the PANEL ACTIVE button on the RM-M7G may not work. If this occurs, press the RM-M7G’s PANEL ACTIVE button after the operation on the CCU is complete.

TALLY/FAN ALARM indicator: Lights red for a red tally signal, green for a green tally signal. Also lights when the CALL button is pressed. It flashes red if the internal cooling fan fails.

LOCK switch: In the ON position, it locks all front panel controls except the CALL button, INTERCOM volume knob, and CABLE COMP buttons/screws. Normally, leave this switch OFF.

PANEL ACTIVE button: Press this to enable control of the connected camera/camcorder from the CCU’s front panel. When lit, control is active. It flashes while the camera is powering on.

CALL button: Press to call the camera operator over the intercom. This also lights the tally indicators.

GAIN switch: Selects one of three video amplifier gain levels (HIGH, MID, LOW). The values are set in the camera’s menu.

POWER switch: Turns the unit on and off.

DETAIL knob: Rotate to adjust the contours (sharpness) of objects in the picture.

MASTER GAMMA knob: Adjusts the gamma curve of the image. The central click position corresponds to the camera’s preset value.

KNEE adjustment section:

• AUTO KNEE switch: Pressing this switch lights it and activates the auto knee circuits to adjust the knee point automatically.

• KNEE knob: When the AUTO KNEE switch is off, rotate this knob to manually adjust the knee point.

Use the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section on the front panel:

WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch:

• AUTO: Selects auto adjustment mode. Press the WHITE or BLACK button to perform automatic adjustments. Adjusted values are saved.

• PRESET: The white balance value is returned to the preset value. Black balance can be adjusted automatically by pressing the BLACK button.

• MANUAL: Selects manual mode, allowing you to adjust black and white balance using the corresponding R and B adjustment knobs.

BLACK button: Press to start an automatic black balance adjustment when the switch is in AUTO or PRESET mode. The button lights during adjustment and goes off upon successful completion.

WHITE button: Press to start an automatic white balance adjustment when the switch is in AUTO or PRESET mode. The button lights during adjustment and goes off upon successful completion.

ATW (auto tracking white balance) button: Press this button to light it and enable automatic white balance adjustment that tracks changes in lighting conditions.

Black/White balance adjustment knobs: In MANUAL mode, use the R and B knobs to adjust the red and blue components for black level and white level respectively.

PHASE adjustment section:

• H (horizontal phase adjustment) screw: Use a screwdriver to adjust the horizontal phase difference between the output signal and an external sync signal.

• SC (subcarrier phase adjustment) switch & screw: Use the switch for coarse adjustment and the screw for fine adjustment of the subcarrier phase difference between the output signal and an external sync signal.

CABLE COMP (cable compensation) adjustment section:

• CABLE COMP buttons: Use these buttons to adjust cable compensation for the length of the camera cable you are using. Press and hold a button for one second, release, then press again within two seconds to change the setting. The setting (e.g., “L 25” for a cable under 10m) is shown in the SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH display.

• CABLE COMP FINE screws: After setting the coarse compensation with the buttons, use a screwdriver to make fine adjustments to the Y (luminance) and C (chroma) signals for the VBS OUT connector.

The system setting switches, located under a cover on the front panel, configure the core operations of the SONY CCU-D50. Power the unit off before changing these settings.

Use the Intercom setting switches (1 to 3) on the front panel to set the intercom mode. Power the unit off before changing switches. Switch 4 is not used. Always set to 4W mode if nothing is connected to the rear INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector.

Setting to 4W mode:

• Switch 1 INCOM mode 1: OFF

• Switch 2 INCOM mode 2: OFF

• Switch 3 INCOM mode 3: OFF

Setting to 2W mode:

• Switch 1 INCOM mode 1: ON

• Switch 2 INCOM mode 2: (ON/OFF both OK)

• Switch 3 INCOM mode 3: (ON/OFF both OK)

Setting to RTS mode:

• Switch 1 INCOM mode 1: OFF

• Switch 2 INCOM mode 2: ON

• Switch 3 INCOM mode 3: (ON/OFF both OK)

Setting to CLEARCOM mode:

• Switch 1 INCOM mode 1: OFF

• Switch 2 INCOM mode 2: OFF

• Switch 3 INCOM mode 3: ON

Use the SHUTTER adjustment section on the front panel:

SHUTTER switch:

• SHUTTER: Turns the normal electronic shutter function on.

• OFF: Turns the shutter function off.

• CLEAR SCAN: Activates the clear scan function to reduce flicker from monitors.

SHUTTER buttons:

• When the SHUTTER switch is set to SHUTTER, press the up/down buttons to change the shutter speed.

• When the SHUTTER switch is set to CLEAR SCAN, press the up/down buttons to change the clear scan frequency. Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets the frequency to its factory default.

SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH display window: This window shows the current shutter speed or clear scan frequency. It shows “OFF” when the shutter is off. It also temporarily shows the cable compensation length when the CABLE COMP buttons are pressed.

Video Output Connectors:

• VBS OUTPUT 1 and 2 (BNC): Output composite video signals.

• S VIDEO (Mini-DIN, 4-pin): Outputs S-video signals.

• Y/G/Y, R-Y/R/C, B-Y/B (BNC): Output R/G/B signals, Y/R-Y/B-Y component signals, or YC signals, depending on system settings.

• MONITOR OUTPUT (BNC): Outputs composite video for a monitor, which can display superimposed menu/setting information.

• SYNC OUTPUT (BNC): Outputs a sync signal from the camera/camcorder.

Video Input/Output Connectors (Loop-through):

• RETURN VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC): Accepts return video for the camera viewfinder.

• PROMPTER VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC): Accepts prompter signals for the camera.

• GENLOCK IN/OUT (BNC): Accepts a reference video signal for external sync.

Camera & Control Connectors:

• CAMERA (Z-type, 26-pin): Connects to the camera/camera adaptor via a CCZ-An camera cable.

• REMOTE (10-pin): Connects to a remote control unit like an RM-M7G or RCP-D50/D51/TX7.

• SDI IN / OUT (BNC): Input and output connectors for digital video (SDI) signals.

• INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX (D-sub, 15-pin): Inputs and outputs tally and intercom signals.

Audio Connector:

• MIC OUT (XLR, 3-pin, male): Outputs microphone signals from the camera/camcorder.

Power Connector:

• ~AC IN: Connects to an AC power source using the supplied power cord.

The D-sub 15-pin INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector has the following pin assignment:

When the MENU button on the front panel is unlit, you can use the SELECT up and down buttons to cycle through several status pages displayed on a monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.

• Initial page: Appears at power-on. Nothing is displayed.

• Page 1: Normal page: Displays current camera/camcorder settings like Master gain, Shutter speed, Shutter on/off, AWB/ABB progress, Iris mode, and F value.

• Page 2: Control page: Displays control settings made on the CCU or a connected remote, such as White balance (R/B), Black balance (R/B), Knee adjustment, Detail, Master black, and Master gamma.

• Page 3: System Setting page: Displays the current state of the system setting switches and intercom setting switches on the front panel.

• Page 4: System Setting page: Displays current settings for Cable Comp, H-Phase, and SC-Phase.

• Page 5: Diagnosis page: Displays the results of the CCU-D50’s self-diagnostics, including sync status, command link status, fan status, and SDI input presence.

• Page 6: CA Setting page: Displays the current settings of a connected CA-D50 camera adaptor.

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 system settings. To operate the menu:

Step 1. Press the MENU button on the front panel to turn it on and display the menu.

Step 2. Press the SELECT up or down button to select a menu page, and then press the ENTER button.

Step 3. Press the SELECT up or down button to select a menu item, and then press the ENTER button.

Step 4. Press the SELECT up or down button to change the setting for that item, and then press the ENTER button to confirm.

You can press the CANCEL button at any time to return to the previous state.

You can use the on-screen menu to set the control values for the center click positions of the front panel knobs to 0 or their factory default values.

Step 1. Navigate to the “Volume PRESET” page in the menu system.

Step 2. On this page, you will see options like ALL, RESET, DETAIL, M.GAMMA, and KNEE.

• To set the control value of a specific knob to 0, select that item (e.g., DETAIL) with the SELECT buttons.

• Rotate the physical knob on the front panel (e.g., the DETAIL knob) to its center click position.

• Press the ENTER button. The control value for that knob’s center click position is now set to 0.

You can also use the “ALL” option to set all knobs to 0 or the “RESET” option to return all knobs to their factory default control values.

Use and storage locations:

• Avoid storing or using the unit in places with extreme temperatures, near heat sources, in direct sunlight, in very damp or dusty places, where it may be exposed to rain, subject to severe vibration, or near strong magnetic fields or radio transmitters.

Handling:

• Avoid dropping the unit or subjecting it to violent impacts, as this can cause it to malfunction.

Operation:

• Do not cover the unit with a cloth or other material while it is in operation, as this can cause the temperature to rise and lead to a malfunction.

• Turn the unit off after use.

Care and Cleaning:

• If the body of the unit is dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth.

• For severe dirt, use a soft cloth lightly dampened with a neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use volatile solvents like alcohol or thinners, as they may damage the finish.

Transport:

• Keep the original carton and packing material to use when transporting the unit. During transport, do not subject the unit to strong shocks.

The following accessories are supplied with the SONY CCU-D50:

• 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)