Connections and Fitting 2 Chapter

Connections

Connecting a Portable VTR

Using the optional CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P Camera Adaptor and a camera cable, you can connect a portable VTR. Set the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according to the VTR connected.

If using a VTR from another manufacturer, consult your Sony dealer.

Checks before making connections

Check first that the video camera, camera adaptor, VTR, and other devices are all powered off.

Making connections

Using a camera cable, connect the VTR/CCU/CMA connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input connector of the VTR.

Example: Connecting a BVW-50/50P Portable VTR to a CA-537/ 537P Camera Adaptor

CA-537/537P Camera

Adaptor

26-pin connector

VTR/CCU/CMA DXC-D35/D35P/

D35WS/D35WSP

CCZ-A Camera Cable

26-pin connector

CAMERA IN

BVW-50/50P Portable VTR

Camera cable

•Select a camera cable to fit the camera input connector on the VTR you are using.

•The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m (33 ft).

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Video monitor

•If using an S-VHS VTR, using a video monitor with an S-video input connector and connecting it to the S- video connector of the VTR will allow you to monitor a clear picture, with no flecking.

•The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit is a composite video signal. Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a composite video signal input connector of the monitor.

Setting the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor

When using the camera with a CA-537/537P/327/327P Camera Adaptor, it is essential to correctly set the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according to the VTR connected. This switch determines the type of video signal output from the VTR/CCU/CMA connector and the audio output signal level.

Example: When using a CA-537/537P

VTR SELECT switch

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