Sony Connections, Checks before making connections, Making connections, Control Unit), Connecting a Number of, Cameras (Using a Camera, Connecting a Portable VTR

Connections

Connecting a Portable VTR

Using the optional CA-D50/D50P 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 CCU/VTR/CMA connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input connector of the VTR.

Example: Connecting a DVW-250/250P Portable VTR to a CA-D50/D50P Camera Adaptor

CA-D50/D50P

Camera Adaptor

CCU/VTR/CMA

26-pin connector

DXC-D50/D50P/

D50WS/D50WSP

CCZ-A Camera Cable

26-pin connector

CAMERA IN

DVW-250/250P Portable VTR

Camera cable

•Select a camera cable to fit the camera 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.

Connecting a Number ofCameras (Using a CameraControl Unit)

When using a number of cameras in the studio, it may be necessary to use a CCU-D50/D50P/TX7/TX7P Camera Control Unit to provide video and color sync between cameras, and special effects and other devices to allow switching, wipes and so forth.

In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF- 51 Viewfinder.

The figure below shows an example studio configuration.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Notes

•When using the CCU-TX7/TX7P Camera Control Unit, use the PRO 76 PIN (DIGITAL) connector of the CA-TX7/TX7P Camera Adaptor.

•Before connection, be sure to turn off the camera and its peripheral equipment.

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