SONY CCU-D50P (01) PDF MANUAL

SONY CCU-D50P (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What are the preparatory steps before operating the CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit?

Before operating the unit, please read the manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Also, ensure that Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher is installed on your computer to read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-ROM. If it’s not installed, you can download it from http://www.adobe.com/.

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How do I read the Operating Instructions from the CD-ROM?

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. A cover page should appear automatically in your browser. If it doesn’t, double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM. Then, select and click on the Operating Instructions that you want to read. This will open the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.

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What should I do if the PDF files are not displayed properly?

The files may not be displayed properly depending on the version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest version, which can be downloaded from the URL mentioned in the “Preparations” section of the manual.

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What safety precautions should I take to avoid electrical shock?

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This apparatus must be earthed. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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What safety instructions should I take to when the product is installed in a rack?

1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit: Make sure that the rack does not overload the supply circuit.
2. Providing protective earth: Confirm the rack outlet is providing with a suitable protective earth connection.
3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack: Make sure the temperature is within the specified limit of this product.
4. Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading: Ensure the rack does not achieve hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading.
5. Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the equipment into consideration: Refer to the operating temperature of the equipment.
6. When performing the installation, keep the following space away from walls in order to obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat. Rear: 10 cm (4 inches) or more.

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What should I do if a fault occurs during the operation of the unit?

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. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

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What are the key features of the CCU-D50/D50P?

The CCU-D50/D50P offers digital and analog signal transmission, allowing video signals to be transmitted digitally for low signal degradation when connected to a CA-D50 camera adaptor. It supports transmission of return video, prompter signals, microphone audio, red and green tally, and an intercom system. It also allows for remote control of versatile adjustment functions, including automatic and manual adjustments of white balance, black balance, iris opening, gain switching, and black level adjustments. It provides a rich variety of input and output signals, switchable between composite video (VBS), component video (or RGB), S-video, and SDI signals, and is rack-mountable in an EIA standard 19-inch rack.

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What are the output signal capabilities depending on the device connected?

Device connected to the unit	SDI	VBS	RGB	S-video	Y/R-Y/B-Y
DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera + CA-D50 camera adaptor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DXC-D35 series camera + CA-537/537P camera adaptor	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder	No	Yes	No	No	Yes

SDI, RGB, S-video and Y/R-Y/B-Y cannot be output simultaneously.

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What adjustment items are available depending on the connected device?

Device connected to the unit	Command mode	Detail	Shutter	Clear scan	Knee	Auto knee	ATW	Master gamma
DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera + CA-D50	TX7 mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DXC-D35 series camera + CA-D50	M5A mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
DXC-D35 series camera + CA-537/537P	M5A mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder	M5A mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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What remote controller and tally options are supported?

Device connected to the unit	Command mode	RM-M7G	RCP-D50/D51/TX7	Green tally
DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera + CA-D50	TX7 mode	Yes	Yes	Yes
DXC-D35 series camera + CA-D50	M5A mode	Yes	No	No
DXC-D35 series camera + CA-537/537P	M5A mode	Yes	No	No
DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder	M5A mode	Yes	No	No

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How does the CABLE COMP function work?

When using an optional CCZ-An camera cable, the CABLE COMP buttons on the unit allow you to set a cable compensation value according to the length of the cable, up to 300 meters (about 999 feet) for analog signals and 75 m (about 246 feet) for digital signals. The CABLE COMP FINE screws provide further fine-tuning of the Y (luminance) and C (chroma) signals.

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How do I connect the CCU-D50/D50P to other devices?

The manual provides diagrams for various connection scenarios. Generally, you will connect the camera via a camera adaptor (like the CA-D50) to the CCU’s CAMERA connector. Output can be connected to monitors, switchers, VCRs, and other equipment via BNC and other connectors. Remote control panels can be connected via the REMOTE connector. Power is connected via the supplied power cord to the AC IN connector.

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How to change the cabling in the SDI unit of this unit to SDI mode, and turn digital transmission on with the system setting switches for transmission over CCZ cable?

1. Remove the two screws and gently pull the SDI unit out. 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.
4. Close the cable holders.
5. Repeat step 1 in reverse to return the SDI unit to its original position.
6. Open the cover of the setting switches on the front panel.
7. Set system setting switch 3.

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How do I use the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit with the CCU-D50/D50P?

Connect the RM-M7G directly to the CCU. Set the system setting switches on the front panel of the CCU according to the connected device. On the RM-M7G, set the CAMERA SELECT switch to 1 and press the PANEL ACTIVE button. To control the video camera from the CCU, press the PANEL ACTIVE button on the front panel of the CCU.

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What are the functions of the front panel controls?

• TALLY/FAN ALARM indicator: Lights red or green for tally signals and flashes red if the cooling fan fails.
• LOCK switch: Locks or unlocks the controls on the unit.
• PANEL ACTIVE button: Enables control of the camera/camcorder from the front panel.
• CALL button: Calls the camera/camcorder operator over the intercom.
• GAIN switch: Selects video amplifier gain levels (HIGH, MID, LOW).
• DETAIL knob: Adjusts the contours of objects in the picture.
• MASTER GAMMA knob: Adjusts the gamma curve.
• KNEE adjustment section: Includes an AUTO KNEE switch and a KNEE knob for adjusting the knee point.
• WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section: Allows for automatic and manual white/black balance adjustments.
• PHASE adjustment section: Used for adjusting horizontal and subcarrier phase.
• CABLE COMP adjustment section: Adjusts for cable length compensation.
• DIGITAL TRANSMISSION indicator: Indicates the status of digital signal transmission.
• AUTO IRIS button: Activates automatic iris adjustment.
• IRIS knob: Manually adjusts the iris opening.
• MASTER BLACK knob: Adjusts the video signal black level.
• System setting switches: Configures various system settings.
• Intercom setting switches: Configures intercom settings.
• MENU section: Used the setting on the monitor.
• SHUTTER adjustment section: Controls electronic shutter settings.
• Mode switch: Selects the output signal (CAMERA or BARS).
• INTERCOM connector and volume knob: Connects a headset and adjusts its volume.
• POWER switch: Powers the unit on or off.

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How do I use the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section?

The WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch selects the adjustment mode (AUTO, PRESET, or MANUAL). The BLACK and WHITE buttons trigger automatic adjustments. The R and B knobs under the Black and White balance sections allow for manual adjustment of red and blue components for both black and white levels. The ATW (auto-tracking white balance) button adjusts white balance automatically according to changes in lighting conditions.

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How to use the SHUTTER adjustment section?

The SHUTTER switch selects whether or not to use electronic shutter. When the SHUTTER switch is set to CLEAR SCAN or SHUTTER, use the SHUTTER buttons to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting.

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How do I use the MENU section for displaying and changing settings?

Press the MENU button to display a menu on the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector. Use the SELECT up and down buttons to navigate the menu and change settings. The ENTER button confirms selections, and the CANCEL button returns to the previous state.

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What information can I see on the different display pages?

• Initial page: Displays nothing.
• Page 1 (Normal page): Shows the current settings of the camera/camcorder, including gain, shutter/clear scan speed, shutter on/off status, AWB/ABB progress and result, iris mode, and F value.
• Page 2 (Control page): Displays control settings made on the unit or from the connected control device, such as white balance, black balance, knee, detail, master black, and master gamma.
• Page 3 (System Setting page): Shows system settings configured by the DIP switches, including CCU command mode, return signal mode, digital transmission, output mode, remote/local setting, and intercom settings.
• Page 4 (System Setting page): Displays system settings configured from the front panel, including cable compensation, horizontal phase, subcarrier phase, and subcarrier phase adjustment.
• Page 5 (Diagnosis page): Shows the results of CCU-D50/D50P self-diagnostics.
• Page 6 (CA Setting page): Displays the current settings of a connected CA-D50 (if applicable).

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How do I adjust the system settings, and what are the options?

The System Setting Switches allow configuration of several key parameters:

• Switch 1 (CCU command mode): Selects between M5A mode (for compatibility with older systems) and TX7 mode (for use with CA-D50 and RCP-D50/D51/TX7).
• Switch 2 (Return signal mode): Chooses between Color and B&W for the return signal. Select B&W when using prompter signals.
• Switch 3 (Digital transmission): Enables or disables digital transmission between the unit and the camera adaptor.
• Switches 4 and 5 (Output mode 1 and 2): Determine the type of analog signal output (Y/R-Y/B-Y, R/G/B, or Y/C). Note that when digital transmission (Switch 3) is on, these switches are ignored.
• Switch 6 (Remote/local): Prioritizes control from either a remote device (connected to the REMOTE connector) or the front panel (when Switch 1 is in TX7 mode).

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How to adjust the intercom settings, and what are the options?

Use the Intercom Setting Switches (1 to 3) to set the intercom mode. Switch 4 is not used. The options are:

• 4W mode: All switches OFF. This is the default and should be used when nothing is connected to the INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector.
• 2W mode: Switch 1 ON, Switches 2 and 3 can be either ON or OFF.
• RTS mode: Switch 1 OFF, Switch 2 ON, Switch 3 can be either ON or OFF.
• CLEARCOM mode: Switch 1 OFF, Switch 2 OFF, Switch 3 ON.

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How to adjust the camera and CCU settings using “Setup Menu”?

This menu allows configuration of camera/camcorder and CCU functions.

No.	Function	Settings	Factory default setting
1	Switch color matrix function.	STANDARD, COLORFUL, FL LIGHT	STANDARD
2	Switch AUTO IRIS mode	STANDARD, SPOT 1., BACK 1.	STANDARD
3	Turn EVS on and off.	ON, OFF	OFF
4	Turn TITLE display on and off.	ON, OFF	OFF
5	Turn time display on and off.	CAM, BARS, OFF	OFF
6	Set communications speed.	38400, 9600	38400
7	Turn TLCS function on and off.	ON, OFF	OFF
8	Turn skin detail function on and off.	ON, OFF	OFF

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How do I set the center click values of the control knobs?

Use the “Volume PRESET” menu (Page 2). This allows you to set the control values for the center click positions of the knobs on the front panel to 0 or to the factory default values. Select the knob you want to adjust, rotate the knob to its center click position, and then press the ENTER button.

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What are the proper use and storage locations for the CCU-D50/D50P?

Avoid using or storing the unit in places with extremes of temperature, near heat sources, in direct sunlight, in very damp or dusty places, where rain is likely to reach the unit, places subject to severe vibration, near strong magnetic fields, or near transmitting stations generating strong radio waves.

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What should I do if the unit gets dirty?

If the body of the unit is dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth. For severe dirt, use a soft cloth steeped in a small amount of neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol or thinners.