Location and Functions of Parts
3RET/VTR button

Use this button when a CCU-D50/ D50P/M5A/M5AP or VTR is connected to the CCU/VTR/CMA connector.

When a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/ M5AP is connected: Holding down

this button displays return video in the viewfinder. When the button is released, the viewfinder returns to the video being shot by the camera.

When a VTR is connected: This button functions as a VTR recording start/stop button. Recording starts when the button is pressed and stops when it is pressed again.

4CCU/VTR/CMA connector(26-pin, male)

Connect a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/ M5AP, VTR, or CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor. This connector sends and receives power and all video, audio, and control signals between this unit and the connected device.

5INTERCOM knob

Adjusts the received signal level of intercom audio.

6EARPHONE jack (mini jack) Connect earphones. Earphones allow you to monitor the recording or playback audio of a VTR connected to this unit.

7INTERCOM connector (mini intercom jack)

Connect the DR-100 headset (not supplied). The DR-100 allows you to talk with the operators of camera control units, special effects units, switchers, and so on.

8PROMPT/GENLOCK connector (BNC type)

When a CCU is not connected: Input a reference video signal (black burst or composite video signal) for external synchronization.

When a CCU is connected: This connector outputs prompter signals whenever prompter signals are input to the CCU.

9DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin) Connect to an external DC power supply (12 V). Use the CCQX-3 DC Power Cord (not supplied) to connect this connector and the CMA-8A/ 8ACE AC Adaptor (not supplied). Power supplied from the DC IN connector is given priority over power supplied from the CCU/VTR/CMA connector.

0SDI OUT connector (BNC type) Outputs video signals from the camera as digital video (SDI) signals.

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