ConnectionsConnecting a Camera Control Unit

Connections and Fitting 2 Chapter

You can connect CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit (CCU) to the VTR/CCU connector of this camcorder.

Note the following when connecting a CCU.

•The only video signal formats that can be transmitted from this camcorder to the CCU are VBS and R–Y/ B–Y/Y.

•A CCU cannot be used at the same time as a remote control device connected to the REMOTE1 or REMOTE2 connector of this camcorder.

•When the camcorder is gen-locked to a CCU reference signal, and then gen-locked to another external reference signal, the other external reference signal overrides the CCU reference signal for camcorder gen-lock.

•The REC/TALLY indicator on the front of the DXF- 801/801CE viewfinder lights only when a CALL signal is received from the CCU. It does not light or flash during VTR recording or on errors.

•The interface gain of microphone input is –20 dB.

•Three types of power supply are available for powering the camcorder under CCU operation.

The camcorder uses power sources, if present, in the order EXT DC IN >Battery Pack > CCU.

Before switching the camcorder power supply between CCU and another power source, always turn off the camcorder's Power switch.

(CCU or EX DC power is recommended for shooting over extended periods.)

•Before using a CCU, set the camcorder’s EZ mode to OFF (see page 17). (The advanced menu does not appear unless it is set to OFF.)

•The color matrix switching function of the CCU- M5A/M5AP does not work with this camcorder.

•When the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ item on page 2 of the advanced menu is set to DL, the knee adjustment function of the CCU-M5A/M5AP does not work.

CCZ-A cable transmission distance when CCU connected

The following table shows cable transmission lengths when a CCU is connected to the DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP.

Connected

Maximum transmission distance

viewfinder

 

 

Power from CCU

Power not from CCU

 

 

 

 

DXF-801/801CE

300 ma)

300 ma)

(1.5-inch type)

 

 

 

 

 

DXF-51/51CE

300 ma)

300 ma)

(5-inch type)

 

 

 

 

 

a)The maximum transmission distance of gen-lock signals and return video is 150 m.

For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

52 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections