DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

Connections

Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using a Camera Control Unit)

When using two or more synchronized cameras

signal. The camera will then operate synchronized to

without a camera control unit, connect an external sync

this signal.

signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera

You can adjust the synchronization using the basic

adaptor (CA-537/537P etc.), supplying a VBS or BS

menus. (See page 53.)

Example 1: Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1

 

 

 

 

BNC cable

 

 

Camera 1

Portable VTR

Camera 2

CA-537/537P

DXC-D30/D30P

DXC-D30/D30P

 

CA-537/537P

 

 

 

GEN LOCK IN

 

VTR/CCU/CMA

VIDEO OUT

 

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

To camera

To video input

 

 

 

connector

connector

 

 

CCZ-A Camera Cable

 

BNC cable

 

Example 2: Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar

 

 

 

 

Camera 1

 

 

 

 

CA-537/537P

DXC-D30/D30P

 

Video input connector

BNC cable

VIDEO OUT

 

 

Sync signal output

BNC cable

GEN LOCK IN

 

 

connector

 

 

 

Special effects

 

 

 

 

unit or similar

 

 

Camera 2

 

 

 

 

CA-537/537P

DXC-D30/D30P

 

Video input connector

BNC cable

VIDEO OUT

 

 

Sync signal output

BNC cable

GEN LOCK IN

 

 

connector

 

 

 

Power Supply

This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC supply (using the optional CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor).

For details of the power supplies which can be used, refer to the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this unit or the camera adaptor.

Using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System

Fitting the special battery mount made by Anton Bauer Corporation to this unit allows you to use their Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System.

For details, consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or Sony dealer.

Using Battery Packs

Always fully charge a battery pack before using it.

Notes

Be careful that other metal objects do not come in contact with the metal parts of the battery pack, as this could cause a short.

Do not leave the battery pack in the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time.

If the battery pack is recharged after use while still hot, it may not be possible to obtain a full charge.

Fitting a battery pack (NP-1B)

Open the lid of the battery case, insert a fully-charged battery pack, and close the lid.

Press and lift

NP-1B Battery

 

Pack

Battery case

Battery pack operating times

The following table shows approximate continuous operating times, when operating the camera and 1.5- inch viewfinder at normal temperatures, with a camera adaptor and an DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P connected.

Approximate operating times with

a fully-charged battery pack

Battery pack

With camera

With DSR-1/

With PVV-3/

 

adaptor

1P

3P

NP-1B

110 minutes

60 minutes

60 minutes

NP-1A

85 minutes

45 minutes

50 minutes

BP-90Aa)

130 minutes

140 minutes

a)Requires the special-purpose DC-500 Battery Case. Cannot be used with a camera adaptor.

Battery low indications

When the voltage of the supply to the camera head lowers to or below 11.0 V, the battery voltage indication appears in the viewfinder. At this time, the BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when operating with the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P.

If you continue using the camera head, the BATT indicator lights up.

When the battery pack is low, replace it with a fully- charged battery pack.

Battery pack charging

Before using a battery pack, charge it as shown in the following table.

Battery pack

Battery charger

Approximate

 

 

charging time

 

 

(normal temperature)

NP-1A

BC-1WD/1WDCE,

70 minutes

 

BC-410/410CE

 

NP-1B

BC-1WD/1WDCE,

95 minutes

 

BC-410/410CE

 

BP-90A

BC-410/410CE

160 minutes

For details of battery charger operation, refer to the instructions provided with the battery charger to be used.

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Sony DXC-D30WSP service manual Power Supply, Using Battery Packs, Battery pack operating times, Battery low indications

DXC-D30WS, DXC-D30WSP specifications

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