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3.8 KiB
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121 lines
3.8 KiB
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# Related Equipment and Cables
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The RM-M7G and RCP-TX7 are best understood as part of a Sony SD camera remote
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control ecosystem. Related camera control units and cables often contain the
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pinout, mode, and compatibility details missing from the remote-panel manuals.
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## CCA-7 Remote Cable
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The CCA-7 family is the 10-pin remote cable used by the RM-M7G and RCP-TX7.
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Known cable lengths:
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- CCA-7-5.
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- CCA-7-25.
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- CCA-7-50.
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- CCA-7-100.
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Sony Japan CCA-7-25 page:
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<https://www.sony.jp/pro/products/CCA-7-25/feature_1.html>
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Important details from Sony Japan:
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- Connects professional video cameras/camcorders and remote controls.
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- 10-pin female to 10-pin male.
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- Listed compatibility:
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- DXC-D30/D35/327/537/637 series, CA-325 series, CCU-M5/M7 to RM-M7G.
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- DXC-D30/D35/D50/D55 series to RCP-TX7/RCP-D50/RCP-D55.
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The CCU-TX7 service manual includes a CCA-7 cable wiring diagram. Use that as
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the better source for cable fabrication or continuity checks.
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## CCU-TX7 / CCU-TX7P
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Primary service manual:
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<https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1068508/Sony-Ccu-Tx7.html>
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The CCU-TX7 is directly relevant to RCP-TX7 because the RCP was designed for
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CCU-TX7/TX7P camera systems with CA-TX7/TX7P camera adaptors.
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Useful sections in the CCU-TX7 service manual:
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- Connector input/output signals.
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- REMOTE connector information.
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- Connection connector list.
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- CCA-7 cable wiring diagram.
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- Board switch functions.
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- Service information and disassembly.
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- Video signal system adjustment.
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- Triax interface system adjustment.
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- Intercom/tally details.
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The CCU-TX7 rear panel REMOTE connector is described as a 10-pin connector for
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the RCP-TX7 via a CCA-7 cable.
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## CCU-D50 / CCU-D50P
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Official operation manual:
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<https://pro.sony/s3/cms-static-content/operation-manual/3620534151.pdf>
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Sony Japan product page:
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<https://www.sony.jp/pro/products/CCU-D50/>
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The CCU-D50 is useful because it bridges older RM-M7G-style operation and
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RCP-TX7-style operation:
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- `M5A mode` supports basic control using RM-M7G.
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- `TX7 mode` supports more detailed camera operation using RCP-TX7.
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The official CCU-D50 manual lists RCP-D50/D51, RCP-TX7, and RM-M7G as remote
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control options. It also includes a section on using the RM-M7G remote control
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unit and describes panel active handoff behavior.
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The Japanese CCU-D50/CA-D50 catalog notes:
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- CCU-D50 can use RM-M7G in M5A mode for basic DXC/DSR control.
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- CCU-D50 can use RCP-TX7 in TX7 mode for broader picture-making controls.
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- RCP-TX7 connector is circular 10-pin.
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- RCP-TX7 power is DC 12 V, 10 V to 17 V range.
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- RCP-TX7 power consumption is 4.0 W.
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## DXC-D30 / DXC-D30WS
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DXC-D30 user manual mirror:
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<https://manualmachine.com/sony/dxcd30/551509-user-manual/>
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This is useful for protocol research because it explicitly says the 10-pin
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remote connector for RM-M7G and RCP-TX7 is designed according to RS-232C, and
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that external PC control is possible with the proper Sony protocol.
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System diagrams show:
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- RM-M7G connected through CCA-7.
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- RCP-TX7 connected through CCA-7.
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- CCU-M7 / CCU-M5 camera control units.
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- CCU-TX7 / CA-TX7 triax system.
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## DXC-327B / DXC-327BP
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Official Sony operating instructions PDF:
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<https://pro.sony/s3/cms-static-content/operation-manual/3856085221.pdf>
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Useful RM-M7G notes:
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- RM-M7G connects with CCA-7-5/25/50/100 camera remote cable.
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- CAMERA SELECT switch on RM-M7G should be set to `1`.
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- Some RM-M7G controls do not affect camera output in this system.
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- Some camera-side switches are disabled while RM-M7G is connected.
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## DSR-390 / DSR-570WS Family
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ManualMachine mirror:
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<https://manualmachine.com/sony/powerhaddsr570wspl/1203049-user-manual/>
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Useful notes:
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- Has a 10-pin REMOTE connector for RM-M7G.
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- CAMERA SELECT on RM-M7G should be set to `1`.
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- EZ mode cannot be used while RM-M7G is connected.
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- Power should be off before connecting or disconnecting remote equipment.
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