- *3-620-534-15*


# Camera Control Unit


## Operating Instructions


Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.


This supplied CD-ROM includes operating
instructions for the CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control
Unit (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian,
and Spanish version) in PDF format.
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual"
on page 7.


## CCU-D50 CCU-D50P


-  2002 Sony Corporation




# 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.

-  Heed all warnings.

-  Follow all instructions.

-  Do not use this apparatus near water.

-  Clean only with 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. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug dose not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

-  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

-  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

-  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 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 when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.


WARNING
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. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.


## THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.


## CAUTION


The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.


This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.


This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.


2




# Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:


# 1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit


When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure
that the rack does not overload the supply circuit.


## 2. Providing protective earth


When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that
the outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth
connection.


## 3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack


When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the
rack is within the specified limit of this product.


## 4. Prevention against achieving hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading


When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that 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


For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer
to the specifications of the Operataing Instructions.


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


## WARNING


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.


Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening
at excessive sound pressure levels.


## For kundene i Norge


Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.


Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt


## Suomessa asuville asiakkaille


Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan


## För kunderna i Sverige


Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag


## For customers in the U.S.A. (CCU-D50 only)


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.


You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.


All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.


This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.


## For the customers in Canada (CCU-D50 only)


This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.


## For the customers in Europe (CCU-D50P only)


This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:


-  EN60065: Product Safety

-  EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

-  EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)


This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments:
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).


The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.


3




AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie ou
d'électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.


# Afin d'écarter tout risque d'électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l'entretien de l'appareil qu'à un personnel qualifié.


# CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA TERRE.


# ATTENTION


Eviter d'exposer l'appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l'appareil.


# AVERTISSEMENT


Lors de l'installation de l'appareil, incorporer un dispositif de
coupure dans le câblage fixe ou brancher la fiche
d'alimentation dans une prise murale facilement accessible
proche de l'appareil. En cas de problème lors du
fonctionnement de l'appareil, enclencher le dispositif de
coupure d'alimentation ou débrancher la fiche d'alimentation.


Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des
écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de
l'acuité auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l'écoute
prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.


# Pour les clients au Canada (CCU-D50 seulement)


Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.


# Pour les clients en Europe (CCU-D50P seulement)


Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à
la Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la
Commission de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :


-  EN60065: Sécurité des produits

-  EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

-  EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)


Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants :
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).


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.


4


WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.


Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.


# DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET WERDEN.


# VORSICHT


Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.


# WARNUNG


Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht
zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der Netzstecker
muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts befindlichen, leicht
zugänglichen Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn
während des Betriebs eine Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der
Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw. der Netzstecker abzuziehen,
damit die Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen wird.


Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann
Gehörschäden verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie
längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.


# Für Kunden in Europa (nur CCU-D50P)


Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der
EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:


-  EN60065: Sicherheitsbestimmungen

-  EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

-  EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)


Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).


Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.




# Table of Contents


Overview............................................................................. 6


Features ...................................................................................6


Using the CD-ROM Manual ...................................................7


Available Functions Depending on the Device Connected to
the Unit ..............................................................................8


Camera Cable Length..............................................................9


Rack Mounting........................................................................9


Connections...........................................................................10


Connections for transmitting digital video (SDI) signals
between this unit and a camera ........................................12


When Using the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit .................15


Location and Functions of Parts.................................... 16


Front Panel ............................................................................16


Rear Panel .............................................................................22


Displaying and Changing Settings ................................ 25


Displaying Settings ...............................................................25


Changing Settings .................................................................27


Notes on Use.................................................................... 29


Specifications .................................................................. 30


5




# 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/D50/D55 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.


# Rich variety of input and output signals


The output of the unit is switchable between
composite video (VBS), component video (or RGB),


S-video, and SDI signals. The unit is equipped with


SDI signal input and output connectors and an external
reference video signal input connector.


# Rack mountable


# Digital and analog signal transmission


Connecting a CA-D50 camera adaptor allows video
signals to be transmitted digitally for low signal
degradation. (Audio signal transmission is not
digital.)
Connecting a CA-D50 camera adaptor with CCZ
cable allows digital video signals to be transmitted up
to 75 m (about 246 feet), and analog video signals up
to 300 m (about 999 feet).


-  The unit has functions to support transmission of return video, prompter signals, and microphone audio.

-  The unit has functions for red and green tally and an intercom system.


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


Notes


 Production of some of the peripherals and related
devices described in this manual has been
discontinued. For advice about choosing devices,
please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales
representative.


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 about checking the version and
exchanging ROMs, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.


# Remote control of versatile adjustment functions


Camera Serial number


DXC-D35 10001 to 11325, 18001 to 18581, 100001
to 100356, 110001 to 110030


Automatic and manual adjustments of white balance, DXC-D35P 40001 to 42755, 48001 to 49261, 400001
to 402001, 410001 to 410033
black balance, iris opening and other functions can be
made under remote control, together with gain
switching and black level adjustments.
Connecting a remote control panel such as the
RCP-D50/D51/TX7 allows cameras/camcorders to be
controlled remotely.


|DXC-D35WS|10001 to 10750, 18001 to 18336, 100001 to 100394|
|---|---|
|DXC-D35WSP|40001 to 40420, 48001 to 48366, 400001 to 400030|


6




# Using the CD-ROM Manual


The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the
Operating Instructions for the CCU-D50/D50P in
English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and
Spanish in PDF format.


## Preparations


The following program must be installed on your
computer in order to read the Operating Instructions
contained on the CD-ROM.


Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher


If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it
from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/


Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.


## Reading the CD-ROM Manual


To read the Operating Instructions contained on the


CD-ROM, do the following.


1


Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.


2


A cover page appears automatically in your
browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-
ROM.


Select and click on the Operating Instructions that
you want to read.


This opens the PDF file of the Operating
Instructions.


## Memo


The files may not be displayed properly, depending on
the version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install
the latest version you can download from the URL
mentioned in "Preparations" above.


## Note


If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.


7




# Overview


## Available Functions Depending on the Device Connected to the Unit


The following explains the types of signals which can
be output and the functions which are available
depending on the device connected to this unit.


|Output signals|||
|---|---|---|
|Output Device connected to the unit SDI|a) 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|
|a) SDI, RGB, S-video and Y/R-Y/B-Y cannot be output|||
|simultaneously.|||
|Adjustment items|||
|Device connected to the unit Command Detail modea) Shutter Clear|Knee Auto|knee ATW Master gamma|
|DXC-D35/D50/D55 series TX7 mode Yes Yes Yes|Yes Yes|Yes Yes|
|camera + CA-D50 camera|||
|adaptor|||
|DXC-D35 series camera M5A mode Yes Yes Yes|Yes Yes|Yes No|
|+ CA-D50 camera adaptor|||
|DXC-D35 series camera M5A mode Yes Yes Yes|Yes Yes|Yes No|
|+ CA-537/537P camera|||
|adaptor|||
|DSR-370/370P/570WS/ M5A mode Yes Yes Yes|Yes Yes|Yes No|
|570WSP camcorder|||
|a) About command mode, see "qh System setting|||
|switches" on page 19.|||
|Remote controller, remote control panel, green tally|||
|Command modea) Device connected to the unit RM-M7G||Green tally|
|TX7 mode Yes DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera|Yes|Yes|
|+ CA-D50 camera adaptor|||
|M5A mode Yes DXC-D35 series camera|No|No|
|+ CA-D50 camera adaptor|||
|M5A mode Yes DXC-D35 series camera|No|No|
|+ CA-537/537P camera adaptor|||
|DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP M5A mode Yes|No|No|
|camcorder|||


a) About command mode, see "qh System setting
switches" on page 19.


8




# 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
(see "qh System setting switches" on page 19).


## 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, set the return signal mode to B&W
(see "qh System setting switches" on page 19).
When a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder is
connected to this unit, it is not possible to send
prompter signals to the camcorder.


## Camera Cable Length


When using an optional CCZ-An camera cable (n in
the model name is a number expressing the cable
length in meters), analog transmission distance can be
extended up to a maximum of 300 meters (about 999
feet), and digital transmission distance can be extended
up to about 75 m (about 246 feet). Use the CABLE
COMP buttons (see page 18) on this unit to set a cable
compensation value according to the length of the
cable you are using.
When a DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP camcorder is
connected to this unit, reference sync signal and return
signal transmission distance can be extended up to 150
m (about 492 feet).


## Rack Mounting


The unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch studio
rack with the supplied mounting brackets.


For more information about rack mounting, contact your
Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.


Rack mounting brackets
(supplied)


9




# Overview


## Connections


The following provides examples of how to connect
other devices to this unit.


## Notes


Be sure to power this unit off before connecting or
disconnecting camera cables.


## When using one CCU-D50/D50P unit


Input


Input


Output


Control console


Input


Input


a) SDI, Y/ R-Y/B-Y
and R/G/B are
enabled by system
setting DIP switches
on the front panel,
and by cabling
changes on the SDI
unit (see pages 12
and 19).


CCU-D50/D50P Camera
Control Unit


Some of the camera/camcorder's switches and knobs
may not operate while this unit is connected to it.


For details, refer to the operation manual of the camera/
camcorder or camera adaptor.


CA-D50
Camera Adaptor


Camera


Headset


CCZ-An camera cable


CCZZ-1E
extension connector


10


Video monitor


INTERCOM
(front panel)


AC power
Power cord (supplied)


CCA-7
connection
cable


Headset


Reference Prompter
sync signal signal


RM-M7G* RCP-D50/D51/TX7*
Remote Control Remote Control Panel
Unit


- * Discontinued model




# When using two CCU-D50/D50P units


Prompter signal


Return video signal


Reference sync signal


CCU-D50/D50P
Camera Control Unit


VCR,
chroma
keyer, etc.


Switcher,
video
monitor, etc.


Camera


CA-D50 Camera Adaptor


Headset


RCP-D50/D51/
TX7* Remote
Control Panel


RM-M7G*
Remote
Control Unit


CCA-7
connection
cable


Headset


INTERCOM
(front panel)


AC IN AC power
Power cord (supplied)


Headset


Camera


CA-D50 Camera
Adaptor


RCP-D50/
D51/TX7*
Remote
Control Panel


RM-M7G*
Remote
Control Unit


a) SDI, Y/ R-Y/B-Y and R/G/B are enabled by system setting DIP
switches on the front panel, and by cabling changes on the SDI unit
(see pages 12 and 19).


CCA-7
connection
cable


Headset


INTERCOM
(front panel)


AC power


Power cord (supplied)


- * Discontinued model

- 11




# Overview


||
|---|
||


# Connections for transmitting digital video (SDI) signals between this unit and a camera


In a system consisting of this unit, a DXC-D35/D50/
D55 series 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). The maximum transmission
distance over coaxial cable is 200 m (656 feet). To
transmit over CCZ cable, you will need to change the
cabling in the SDI unit of this unit to SDI mode, and to
turn digital transmission on with the system setting
switches.


## Connections for transmission over CCZ cable (max. length 75 m (246 feet))


CA-D50
Camera Adaptor


Camera


CCZ cable (max. length 75 m (246 feet))


CCU/VTR/CMA


CAMERA


CCU-D50/D50P
Camera Control Unit


SDI OUT


Switcher,
video
monitor,
VCR, etc.


Use the procedure described on the next page to
change the cabling in the SDI unit of this unit to SDI
mode, and turn digital transmission on with the system
setting switches.


Notes


 Set the system setting switches as soon as you change
the cabling.


Y/R-Y/B-Y signals, RGB signals, and S-video
signals are not output when transmitting over CCZ
cable.


12




# 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.


Before changed
(VBS mode)


## Note


Be careful not to pull the SDI unit out too far.
Doing so may disconnect or damage the
connectors.


After changed
(SDI mode)


Screw


## 3 Change the connections for both cables as shown below.


Screw


2


6


Open the cable holders of the SDI unit.


## 4 Close the cable holders. 5 Repeat step 1 in reverse to return the SDI unit to its original position.


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


7


Set system setting switch 3 as shown below.


13




# Overview


## Connections for transmission over RG cable (6/U or 6A/U) (max. length 200 m (656 feet))


Camera


CA-D50 Camera Adaptor


CCZ-An camera cable


CCU/VTR/CMA


SDI OUT


RG cable (6/U or 6A/U), max.
length 200 m (about 656 feet)


CAMERA SDI IN


CCU-D50/D50P
Camera Control Unit


SDI OUT


Switcher,
video
monitor,
VCR, etc.


Check that the cabling in the SDI unit of this unit is set
to VBS mode, and that digital transmission is turned
off with the system setting switches. (See step 3 and 7
in "Connections for transmission over CCZ cable" on
page 12.)


SDI unit


||VBS mode||
|---|---|---|
|Setting|of system setting switch 3||


14




# When Using the RM-M7G Remote Control 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


2


Set the system setting switches (see "qh System
setting switches"on page 19) on the front panel of
this unit according to the connected device.


Do the following on the RM-M7G.


-  Set the CAMERA SELECT switch to 1.

-  Press the PANEL ACTIVE button.


## To control the video camera from this unit


Press the PANEL ACTIVE button on the front panel.


## Note


When the camera is being controlled from the front
panel of this unit or during automatic white/black
balance adjustment, the PANEL ACTIVE button on
the RM-M7G may not work. If this occurs, press the
RM-M7G PANEL ACTIVE button after completion of
the camera control operation from the front panel of
this unit or automatic white/black balance adjustment
operation.


15




# Location Location and and Functions of P Functions of Parts arts


## Front Panel


1 TALLY/FAN ALARM indicator


2 LOCK switch


3 PANEL ACTIVE button


4 CALL button


5 GAIN switch


TALLY/FAN ALARM


1


POWER


6 DETAIL knob


7 MASTER
GAMMA knob


9 WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section


q; PHASE adjustment section


qa CABLE COMP adjustment section


qs DIGITAL TRANSMISSION indicator


8 KNEE
adjustment
section


PANEL CALL GAIN DETAIL MASTER KNEE WHITE/BLACK BALANCE PHASE CABLE COMP DIGITAL
ACTIVE GAMMA TRANSMISSION
AUTO H SELECT FINE
HIGH
MID BLACK WHITE ATW Y
LOW AUTO
PRESET
LOCK
MANUAL
ON
OUTPUT SHUTTER C
SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH
MENU
CAMERA ENTER SELECT
OFF R BLACK B R WHITE B
SC
I MENU
SHUTTER CANCEL
BARS OFF
INTERCOM CLEAR SCAN


qd AUTO IRIS button


qf IRIS knob


IRIS


AUTO


MASTER
BLACK


CAMERA CONTROL UNIT CCU-D50


ql SHUTTER adjustment section


w; Mode switch


wa INTERCOM connector and volume knob


ws POWER switch


qg MASTER BLACK knob


qh System setting switches


qj Intercom setting switches


Cover of the setting switches


qk MENU section


1 TALLY/FAN ALARM indicator
Lights in red when a red tally signal is received, and
lights in green when a green tally signal is received.
Also lights when the CALL button of the camera/
camcorder or this unit is pressed.
This unit is equipped with a cooling fan. If the fan
should fail, this indicator flashes in red. Power the unit
off immediately and contact your Sony dealer or a
Sony service representative for repair. Continuing to
use the unit with a malfunctioning fan may shorten the
life of this unit.
You can attach the supplied camera number plates to
this indicator (see the following figure).


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2 LOCK switch
Locks and unlocks the controls on this unit.
ON: Locks all controls on this unit except the CALL
button, the INTERCOM volume knob, and the
CABLE COMP buttons and CABLE COMP FINE
screws.
OFF: Unlocks the controls. Normally leave the
switch in this position.




3 PANEL ACTIVE button
Press this button, lighting it, to control the camera/
camcorder connected to this unit from the front panel
buttons on the unit.
When this button is lit, the camera/camcorder can be
controlled, and when this button is off, the camera/
camcorder cannot be controlled. This button flashes
while the camera/camcorder is powered off.


4 CALL button
Press to call the camera/camcorder operator over the
intercom. Pressing this button lights the tally indicators
in the camera's viewfinder and on this unit.


|5 GAIN switch||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||||


Selects one of three video amplifier gain levels (HIGH,
MID, LOW). The gain values corresponding to HIGH,
MID, and LOW are set by using the menu on the
camera/camcorder.


6 DETAIL knob
Rotate to adjust the contours of objects in the picture.


7 MASTER GAMMA knob
Adjusts the gamma curve. The central click position of
the KNEE/M.GAMMA/DETAIL knob corresponds to
the camera/camcorder preset value.


8 KNEE adjustment section


KNEE


AUTO


KNEE knob


AUTO KNEE switch


# AUTO KNEE switch


Pressing this switch, lighting it, to activate the auto
knee circuits and adjust knee automatically.


# KNEE knob


Adjusts the knee point when the auto knee circuits are
off (when the AUTO KNEE switch is not lit).


9 WHITE/BLACK BALANCE adjustment section


WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch


BLACK button


WHITE button


ATW button


WHITE/BLACK BALANCE


BLACK WHITE


ATW


AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL


R BLACK B


R WHITE B


# WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch


Black balance
adjustment knobs


White balance
adjustment knobs


Selects the white and black balance adjustment mode.
AUTO: Selects auto adjustment mode, which allows
you to adjust the white or black balance by
pressing the WHITE or BLACK button. Adjusted
values are saved in camera/camcorder memory
and called up again when the switch is set to this
position again.
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, which allows you
to adjust the black and white balance with the
black balance and white balance adjustment
knobs.


# BLACK (black balance automatic adjustment)


# button


Adjusts the black balance automatically when the
WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch is set to AUTO or
PRESET. This button lights when adjustment starts,
and goes off if adjustment is completed successfully. If
adjustment could not be completed successfully, this
button flashes for eight seconds at intervals of about
0.5 seconds.


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# Location and Functions of Parts


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 goes off if adjustment is completed successfully. If
adjustment could not be completed successfully, this
button flashes for eight seconds at intervals of about
0.5 seconds.


ATW (auto tracking white balance) button
Press this button, lighting it, to adjust white balance
automatically according to changes in lighting
conditions.


Black balance adjustment knobs
Adjust the black level.
When the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch is set to
MANUAL, the R knob adjust red components and the
B knob adjusts blue components.


White balance adjustment knobs
Adjust the white level.
When the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch is set to
MANUAL, the R knob adjust red components and the
B knob adjusts blue components.


q; PHASE adjustment section


## PHASE


H


H screw


SC switch


SC
I


SC screw


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


SC (subcarrier phase adjustment) switch
Adjust the subcarrier phase difference between the
output signal and an external sync signal.


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SC (subcarrier phase adjustment) screw
After adjusting the subcarrier phase with the SC
switch, use a screwdriver or other tool to make fine
adjustments by rotating this screw.


qa CABLE COMP (cable compensation)
adjustment section


CABLE COMP
SELECT FINE


Y


C


CABLE COMP buttons


CABLE COMP FINE screws


## CABLE COMP (cable compensation) buttons


Use these buttons to adjust cable compensation for the
length of the cable you are using. The internal cable
compensation circuits prevent signal degradation by
adjusting for the length of the cable. Settings are
displayed in the SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE
LENGTH display window (see page 21).
To change a setting, press the upper or lower button
and keep it pressed for about one second. Then release
the button and press it again within two seconds. Press
and release the button quickly to display the current
setting for two seconds.
Set to "L 25" for a cable 10 m (about 33 feet) or less in
length.


## CABLE COMP FINE (cable compensation fine


adjustment) screws
Makes fine compensation adjustments to the video
signal output from the VBS OUT connector. After
using the CABLE COMP buttons to adjust for cable
length, make fine adjustments by rotating these screws
with a screwdriver or other tool. The Y screw adjusts
the Y (luminance) signal, and the C screw adjusts the
C (chroma) signals.


qs DIGITAL TRANSMISSION indicator
Lit in green: Digital signals are being transmitted
from the camera/camcorder by CCZ cable or by
BNC cable connected to the SDI IN connector.
Lit in red: The unit is in digital transmission mode,
but there are no digital video signals being
transmitted from the camera/camcorder.
Flashing in red: The unit is in digital transmission
mode, but there are no digital or analog video
signals being transmitted from the camera/
camcorder because the cables are not connected or
because the camera/camcorder is powered off.




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 automatically.


qf IRIS knob
When the AUTO IRIS button is off, adjust the camera/
camcorder lens iris by rotating this knob. When the
button is on, the iris is adjusted automatically.


qg MASTER BLACK knob
Adjusts the video signal black level.


qh System setting switches
Set the following items. Power this unit off before
setting switches.


Switch Item


OFF (default) ON


Switch 1


M5A mode


TX7 mode


Switch 2


Return signal mode Color


B/W


Switch 3


|Switch 4|Output mode 1|Y/R-Y/B-Y|R/G/B||Switch 5|ON|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|


Digital transmission


OFF ON


Switch 6


CCU command
mode


Remote/local Remote Local


Switch 1: CCU command mode
OFF: Use CCU-M5A system commands (M5A
mode). This unit can be used to carry out similar
control operations to those available with the
CCU-M5A/M5AP.
ON: Use CCU-TX7 system commands (TX7 mode).
Select ON (TX7 mode) when this unit is used with
CA-D50. The RCP-D50/D51/TX7 can be used in TX7
mode.
Set to off (M5A mode) when this unit is connected to a
DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP or when this unit is
connected to a camera via a CA-537/537P.


Switch 2: Return signal mode
OFF: Transmit color as the return signal.
ON: Transmit B/W as the return signal.
Prompter signals cannot be transmitted when color is
selected. Select B/W when using prompter signals.


|Switch 3: Digital ON: Selects digital and the camera OFF: Selects|transmission between this unit transmission between this unit|
|---|---|
|and the camera For digital the SDI unit of this Switches 4 and 5:|cabling must be changed in mode 1 and|
|mode 2 Select the type of Y/R-Y/B-Y: the Y/G/Y, connectors. Set|signal output from this unit. Y, R-Y, and B-Y signals from and B-Y/B OUTPUT switches as follows.|
|Switch 4|OFF|
|Switch 5|OFF|
|Nothing is R/G/B: Output G, R-Y/R/C, and the switches as|from the S VIDEO connector. and B signals from the Y/G/Y, OUTPUT connectors. Set|
|Switch 4|ON|
|Switch 5|- (ON/OFF both OK)|


Nothing is output from the S VIDEO connector.
Y/C: Output S-video signals from the S VIDEO
OUTPUT connector. Set the switches as follows.
Switch 4 OFF


Note


When switch 3 (digital transmission) is on, the settings
of switches 4 and 5 are ignored and no signals are
output from any of the Y/G/Y, R-Y/R/C, and S
VIDEO connectors.


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# Location and Functions of Parts


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 panel of this unit receive
priority.


Note


This switch is disabled when an RM-M7G is
connected.


qj Intercom setting switches
Set the intercom mode using switches 1 to 3. Switch 4
is not used.
Power this unit off before setting switches.


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|


Note


Always set to 4W mode when there is nothing
connected to the INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX
connector on the rear panel of this unit. The intercom
system may not operate correctly if this switch is set to
another mode.


For more information about intercom system connections,
contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.


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qk MENU section


MENU button


ENTER button


MENU
ENTER SELECT


SELECT up and
down buttons


CANCEL button


MENU


CANCEL


MENU button and indicator
When you press the MENU button, the indicator lights
and a menu is displayed on the monitor connected to
the MONITOR OUT connector.


On how to change system settings, see page 27.


SELECT up and down buttons
Use to switch between menu pages or settings display
pages, to move the arrow within a menu, and to change
menu item settings.


ENTER button
Confirms the settings made with the SELECT up and
down buttons.


CANCEL button
Cancels the currently selected state and returns the
item to its original state.




ql SHUTTER adjustment section


SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH display window


SHUTTER


SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH


||OFF|||
|---|---|---|---|


SHUTTER buttons


SHUTTER switch


SHUTTER
CLEAR SCAN


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 speed or clear scan
frequency setting as follows.
When the SHUTTER switch is set to CLEAR
SCAN: Change the clear scan frequency while the
button is kept pressed. Press the button to
increase the frequency and the button to
decrease it. Pressing both buttons simultaneously
resets clear scan frequency to its factory default
value.
When the SHUTTER switch is set to SHUTTER:
Change the shutter speed in units of 1 while the
button is kept pressed. Press the button to
increase the speed and the button to decrease
it.


Note


When EVS is set to ON, "EVS" is displayed. When
TLCS is set to ON, "----" is displayed. The shutter
speed and clear scan frequency cannot be changed in
these cases.


For more information about EVS and TLCS settings, see
"Changing Settings" on page 27.


# SHUTTER SPEED/CABLE LENGTH display


window
When the SHUTTER switch is set to CLEAR SCAN
or SHUTTER, displays the shutter speed or clear scan
frequency. When the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF,
displays "OFF". When the CABLE COMP button (see
page 18) is pressed, displays the letter "L" followed by
the length of the cable (unit meters).


w; Mode switch
Selects the output signal from this unit.
CAMERA: Camera signal.
BARS: Color bars signal.


wa INTERCOM connector (minijack) and volume
knob
Connect a headset such as the DR-100. Adjust the
headset speaker volume with the volume knob.


ws POWER switch
Press the " " side to power this unit on. To power the
unit off, press the " " side of this switch.


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# Location and Functions of Parts


## Rear Panel


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 connector


6 REMOTE connector


7 SDI IN and OUT connectors


## 8 - AC IN connector


CAMERA


REMOTE


VBS OUTPUT GENLOCK RETURN PROMPTER
OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO
S VIDEO


SDI IN


SDI OUT
1


1 Y/G/Y R-Y/R/C B-Y/B IN IN IN


MIC OUT


INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX


2


OUT OUT OUT


2 MONITOR SYNC
OUTPUT OUTPUT


9 INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector


q; MIC OUT connector


qa PROMPTER VIDEO IN and OUT connectors


qs GENLOCK IN and OUT connectors


qd Spare connector


qf SYNC OUTPUT connector


qg MONITOR OUTPUT connector


1 VBS OUTPUT (composite video output) 1 and 2
connectors (BNC type)
Output composite video signals. Both connectors
output the same signal.


2 S VIDEO (S-video output) connector (Mini-DIN,


4-pin)
Outputs S-video signals.


3 Y/G/Y, R-Y/R/C, B-Y/B (video output)
connectors (BNC type)
Output R/G/B signals, Y, R-Y, B-Y component
signals, or YC signals.


4 RETURN VIDEO IN and OUT connectors
(BNC type)
During on-air transmission or recording, the IN
connector accepts signals from devices such as a
control console or special effect generator, and the
OUT connector supplies the same signal to the camera
viewfinder. These connectors have a loop-through
configuration, with the signal input to the IN connector
being directly output from the OUT connector. The
OUT connector is terminated automatically when
nothing is connected to it.


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Note


When using B/W return mode (see "qh System setting
switches" on page 19) 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 video
signal with a sync signal can cause camera/camcorder
synchronization to become unstable.


5 CAMERA connector (Z-type, 26-pin)
Connect a CCZ-An camera cable (not supplied) here to
connect this unit to devices such as a CA-D50 camera
adaptor on the camera.


6 REMOTE connector (10-pin)
Using an CCA-7 connection cable (not supplied),
connect to an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit (not
supplied) or an RCP-D50/D51/TX7 (not supplied).


7 SDI IN and OUT connectors
These are input and output connectors for digital video
(SDI) signals.


8 -AC IN connector
Connect to an AC power source using the supplied
power cord.


9 INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector (D-sub,


15-pin)
Inputs and outputs tally and intercom signals. Connect


to the tally/intercom connector of the intercom system.


INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX connector pin
assignment


87654321


15 14 13 12 11 10 9


No. Signal name


# 1 AUX-RX (X)


# 9 AUX-TX (X)


|2|AUX/TALLY (G)|Gnd (AUX, tally)|
|---|---|---|
|q; 3|G TALLY IN R TALLY IN|ON: Gnd OFF: Open|
|qa 4 qs|4W (G) IN 4W (X) IN 4W (Y) IN|4-wire talk, 0 dBu a), balanced|
|5 qd|2W (X) IN/OUT 2W (G) IN/OUT|2-wire, 0 dBua) Termination required (recommended termination impedance: 600 ohms)|
|6 qf|RTS (G) IN/OUT RTS (X) IN/OUT|2-wire 0 dBua) Termination required (recommended termination impedance: 200 ohms)|
|7 qg 8|4W (Y) OUT 4W (G) OUT 4W (X) OUT|4-wire receive, 0 dBua) , balanced|


Description


Contact your Sony dealer or a
Sony service representative.


a) 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms


q; MIC OUT (microphone output) connector
(XLR, 3-pin, male)
Outputs microphone signals from the camera/
camcorder.


qa PROMPTER VIDEO IN and OUT connectors
(BNC type)
Input and output connectors for prompter signals. The
IN and OUT connectors have a loop-through
configuration, with the signal input to the IN connector
being directly output from the OUT connector. The
OUT connector is terminated automatically when
nothing is connected to it.


qs GENLOCK IN and OUT connectors (BNC type)
The IN connector accepts a reference video signal
(black burst or composite video) for external sync. The
IN and OUT connectors have a loop-through
configuration, with the signal input to the IN connector
being directly output from the OUT connector. The
OUT connector is terminated automatically when
nothing is connected to it.


qd Spare connector
This is a spare connector, not currently used.


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# Location and Functions of Parts


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 output from this connector.


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||
|---|
||


## Displaying 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.


|Initial page The initial page appears immediately after the unit is powered on. Nothing is displayed on the initial page. 1 2 3|White R: 22 B: -54 KNEE -12 Black R: 55 B: 44 M: -22|7 5 6|
|---|---|---|
|4|DTL 6 M. GAM -10|8|


## Page 1: Normal page


Page 1 displays the current settings of the camera/
camcorder.


2


1 LOW


1/2000 ON 3


## 5 IRIS: AUTO


1. : 16


4


6


## No. Item


1 Master gain


|2|Shutter/clear scan speed|When the SHUTTER switch is set to SHUTTER: 1/100 to 1/2000 (NTSC), 1/60 to 1/2000 (PAL) When the SHUTTER Switch is set to CLEAR SCAN: 60.4 Hz to 200.3 Hz (NTSC), 50.3 Hz to 201.4 Hz (PAL) When EVS is set to ON: EVS When TLCS is set to ON: TLCS|
|---|---|---|
|3|Shutter on/off|ON/OFF|
|4|AWB/ABB progress and result|1st line: AWB (automatic white balance adjustment) or ABB (automatic black balance adjustment) 2nd line: Progress of adjustment 3rd line: Result of adjustment|
|5|Iris mode|AUTO/MANUAL|
|6|F value|CLOSE, F:1.4 to F:16|


## Value


LOW/MID/HIGH a)


a) A GAIN value is displayed during operations on RCP-
D50/D51/TX7.


## Note


The F value does not appear when the CCU command
mode (see "qh System setting switches" on page 19) is
set to off (M5A mode).


## Page 2: Control page


Page 2 displays the control settings made on this unit
or from the connected control device.


## No. Setting item


|1|White balance - red|
|---|---|
|2|White balance - blue|
|3|Knee adjustment|
|4|Detail|
|5|Black balance - red|
|6|Black balance - blue|
|7|Master black|
|8|Master gamma|


When the WHITE/BLACK BALANCE switch (see
page 17) is set to AUTO or PRESET, AUTO or
PRESET appears instead of a numeric value.


## Note


The master gamma value does not appear when the
CCU command mode (see "qh System setting
switches" on page 19) is set to off (M5A mode).


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# Displaying and Changing Settings


|||||
|---|---|---|---|


## 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 20)
on the front panel of this unit.


- *System Setting*

- TX7

- COLOR

- OFF

- R/G/B

- LOCAL

- 4W


1 COMMAND MODE
2 RETUREN
3 DIGITAL TRANS
4 OUTPUT
5 COMMAND


6 INCOM


Settings by system setting switches


|No.|Description|Value|
|---|---|---|
|1|CCU command mode (switch 1)|M5A, TX7|
|2|Return signal mode (switch 2)|COLOR, B/W|
|3|Digital transmission (switch 3)|ON, OFF|


Y/C, R/G/B, Y/B-Y/R-Y


Output mode (switches 4
and 5)


4


REMOTE, LOCAL


5 Remote/local (switch 6)


Settings by intercom setting switches
No. Description Value Intercom
setting switch
number


6 Intercom mode 4W, 2W, RTS, 1, 2, 3
setting CLEARCOM


## Page 4: System Setting page


Page 4 displays the current settings of the system
including this unit, made on the front panel of this unit.


*System Setting*


|||||
|---|---|---|---|
|||command mode (see|setting switches" on|
|2 H-Phase|12|is set to off||
|SC-Phase|-22|||
|4 0/180|0|*CA||
|||1 SDI PLL|OK|
|||2 CABLE COMP|ON|
|||3 RETURN|COLOR|
|||4 SKIN GATE|ON|
|||5 OUTPUT|R/G/B|


No. Description


Value


1 Cable compensation value


25/50/75/100/150/
200/250/300 m


2 Horizontal phase adjustment -99 to 99
value


|3||phase fine value|-99 to 99||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|4||phase adjustment|0/180||


*Diagnosis*


1 CAMERA Sync
2 COMMAND CAMERA
3 RCP
4 FAN
5 SYSTEM
6 MEMORY
7 PANEL
8 CCU SDI IN


OK


OK


OK


OK


OK


OK


OK


IN


No. Description


Value


1 Whether sync is being input from camera OK, NO


2 Status of Command Link with camera


OK, NO


3 Status of Command Link with remote
control panel/unit


OK, NO


4 Status of power fan


OK, NG


5 Other CPU status


OK, NG


6 Status of front panel status memory


OK, NG


7 Status of connection with rear panel


OK, NG


8 Presence of SDI input from CCU


IN, NO


## Page 6: CA Setting (CA-D50 settings) page


Page 6 displays the current settings of CA-D50.
Nothing is displayed when a CA-D50 is not connected,
when a camcorder is in use, and when the CCU
command mode (see "qh System setting switches" on
page 19) is set to off (M5A mode).


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|||||
|---|---|---|---|


# No. Description


1 CA SDI PLL status


2 200 m (656 feet) cable
compensation setting


|3|Return signal mode|COLOR, B/W|
|---|---|---|
|4|SKIN-GATE MIX function setting|ON, OFF|
|5|Output mode setting|Y/C, R/G/B, Y/B-Y/R-Y|


## Value


OK, NG


ON, OFF


## 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 to the
MONITOR OUT connector.


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


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


4 Press the SELECT up or down button to select a
setting for the item, and then press the ENTER
button.


Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous
state.


## Page1: Setup Menu page


This page controls camera/camcorder and CCU
functions.


1 MATRIX
2 IRIS
3 EVS
4 TITLE
5 CLOCK
6 RCP RATE
7 TLCS
8 SKIN DTL


|No.|Function|Settings|Factory default setting|
|---|---|---|---|
|1|Switch color matrix function. a) b)|STANDARD, COLORFUL, FL LIGHT|STANDARD|
|2|Switch AUTO IRIS mode. b)|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. c)|CAM, BARS, OFF|OFF|
|6|Set communications speed for REMOTE connector on the rear panel. d)|38400, 9600|38400|
|7|Turn TLCS function on and off. e)|ON, OFF|OFF|
|8|Turn skin detail function on and off. e)|ON, OFF|OFF|


- *Setup Menu*

- : STANDARD

- : STANDARD

- : OFF

- : OFF

- : OFF

- : 38400

- : OFF

- : OFF


a) This can also be set for the DXC-D35 series, but the
setting is ignored.
b) When the CCU command mode (see "qh System setting
switches" on page 19) is set to on (TX7 mode), "-----" is
displayed, and this item cannot be set.
c) When the CCU command mode (see "qh System setting
switches" on page 19) is set to on (TX7 mode), the
selections for this item are CAM, BARS, and OFF.
When the CCU command mode is set to off (M5A
mode), the selections for this item are ON and OFF. For
details, refer to the operation manual of the camera/
camcorder.
d) Always select 38400 when a RCP-D50/D51/TX7 is
connected. Selecting anything other than 38400 will
prevent a connection from being made.
e) This item does not appear when the CCU command mode
is set to off (M5A mode).


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# Displaying and Changing Settings


## 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.


*Volume PRESET*


1 ALL
2 RESET
3 DETAIL
4 M.GAMMA
5 KNEE


OK


OK


OK


OK


## No. Description


Sets the control values of all knobs to 0.


1


Returns all knobs to the factory default control
values.


2


Sets the control value of the DETAIL knob only to 0.


3


Sets the control value of the MASTER GAMMA
knob only to 0.


4


Sets the control value of the KNEE knob only to 0.


5


## To set center values


Proceed as follows.


1


Press the SELECT up and down buttons to select
the menu item for the knob that you want to adjust.


2


Rotate the knob for the item selected in step 1 to
the center click position.


## 3 Press the ENTER button.


The control value for the center click position is set
to 0.


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## Use and storage locations


Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places:
Where it is subject to extremes of temperature.
Near 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).)
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 violent impacts


Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent
shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.


## Do not cover with cloth


While the unit is in operation, do not cover it with a
cloth or other material. This can cause the temperature
to rise, leading to a malfunction.


## After use


Turn the unit off.


## Care


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, as
these may damage the finish.


## Regarding the transport of this unit


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


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## 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 current, measured in accordance with European standard EN 55103-1: 12A (230 V)


Rated maximum load to camera
4 A, 13 V (at receiving end)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d, excluding protrusions)
424 × 88 × 283 mm (16 3/4 × 3 1/2 ×
11 1/4 inches)
Mass Approx. 6.3 kg (13 lb 14 oz)


## Output connectors


BNC type (1 each)
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, negative-sync,
75 Ω, unbalanced
Mini DIN 4-pin (1)


1. : 1.0 Vp-p, negative-sync, 75 Ω, unbalanced


C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), no sync


B-Y/B
BNC type (1 each) (switchable)
R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, no sync


1. : 1.0 Vp-p, negative-sync, 75 Ω, unbalanced R-Y, B-Y: 0.700 Vp-p (CCU-D50) or 0.525 Vp-p (CCU-D50P), no sync, 75 Ω, unbalanced


Y: 1.0 Vp-p, negative-sync, 75 Ω,
unbalanced


C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst), no sync


VBS OUT 1/2


S VIDEO


Y/G/Y, R-Y/R/C,


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BNC type (1)
0.3 Vp-p, negative-sync, 75 Ω,


SYNC OUT


unbalanced
MONITOR OUT BNC type (1)
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, negative-sync,
75 Ω, unbalanced
MIC OUT XLR 3-pin (male) (1)
SDI OUT 1/2 BNC type (1 each)
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mbps


## Input connectors


GENLOCK IN/OUT
BNC type (1 each)
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p or black burst (0.45
Vp-p), loop-through, 75 Ω
automatic termination
CAMERA Z type 26-pin (1)
TALLY/INTERCOM/AUX


D-sub 15-pin (1)


INTERCOM Minijack (1)
SDI IN BNC type (1)
0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mbps
REMOTE 10-pin (1)
RETURN VIDEO IN/OUT
BNC type (1 each)
VBS (1.0 Vp-p), loop-through,
75 Ω automatic termination
PROMPTER VIDEO IN/OUT
BNC type (1 each)
VBS (1.0 Vp-p), loop-through,
75 Ω automatic termination


## Adjustable items


Automatic/manual
Automatic/manual/preset
R, B output levels adjustable
Automatic tracking
Automatic/manual
R, B black levels adjustable
gain level
level
Automatic/manual


Iris
White balance


Black balance


Video amplifier
Master black
Knee point
Detail level
Gamma compensation
Electronic shutter speed
Clear Scan




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 accessories


Color video camera


DXC-D35 series*, DXC-D50 series*,
DXC-D55 series


Camera adaptor CA-537*, CA-D50
Digital camcorder DSR-370/370P*, DSR-570WS/
570WSP*


# Studio system devices


Remote control unit
RCP-D50/D51, RCP-TX7*,
RM-M7G*
Camera cable CCZ-A2* (2 meters, about 7 feet),
CCZ-A5 (5 meters, about 17
feet), CCZ-A10 (10 meters, about
33 feet), CCZ-A25 (25 meters,
about 83 feet), CCZ-A50 (50
meters, about 166 feet), CCZ-
A100 (100 meters, about 333
feet)
Extension connector for CCZ-A series camera cable
CCZZ-1B (fixed on wall), CCZZ-
1E


* Discontinued model


Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.


|If you wish to use the INTERCOM/TALLY/AUX|
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|connector, be sure to consult your Sony dealer or a|
|Sony service representative.|
|Note|
|Always verify that the unit is operating properly before|
|use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF|
|ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,|
|COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON|
|ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR|
|PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS|
|UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR|
|AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR|
|ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.|


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