Sony BVP-550 User manual

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-550
BVP-550P
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1st Edition
Serial No. 10001 and Higher (BVP-550)
Serial No. 40001 and Higher (BVP-550P)

!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Vorsicht!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem
Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom
Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben
des Herstellers.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
même type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé
par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
X-RAY RADIATION WARNING
Be sure that parts replacement in the high voltage block
and adjustments made to the high voltage circuits are
carried out precisely in accordance with the procedures
given in this manual.
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BVP-550
BVP-550P
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual ........................................................................................ 5 (E)
Contents ............................................................................................................... 5 (E)
Relative manuals ................................................................................................. 6 (E)
1. Installation
1-1. Supplied Accessories ............................................................................1-1 (E)
1-2. Connectors and Cables..........................................................................1-1 (E)
1-2-1. Connector Input/Output Signals...........................................1-1 (E)
1-2-2. Connection Connector..........................................................1-6 (E)
1-3. Installaton Conditions ...........................................................................1-6 (E)
1-4. Function of Internal Switches ...............................................................1-6 (E)
1-5. Instance of Sytem Configuration ..........................................................1-8 (E)
1-6. Optional Accessories for Viewfinder..................................................1-11 (E)
2. Service Overview
2-1. Notes on Service ...................................................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-1. Note on Replacement of Parts..............................................2-1 (E)
2-1-2. Note on Replacement of PR-211 Board...............................2-1 (E)
2-1-3. Description of EEPROM Data .............................................2-1 (E)
2-1-4. Extension Boards .................................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-5. Notes on Repair Parts...........................................................2-1 (E)
2-2. Removal of Cabinet...............................................................................2-2 (E)
2-3. Location of Printed Circuit Boards .......................................................2-2 (E)
2-4. Circuit Description ................................................................................2-3 (E)
2-5. Periodic Replacement Part ....................................................................2-6 (E)
2-6. Cleaning ................................................................................................2-7 (E)
2-6-1. Cleaning of Viewfinder........................................................2-7 (E)
2-6-2. Cares After Using at Special Environment ..........................2-7 (E)
2-7. Replacement of External Connectors....................................................2-8 (E)
2-7-1. VF Connector .......................................................................2-8 (E)
2-7-2. MIC Connector.....................................................................2-8 (E)
2-7-3. TEST OUT/REMOTE Connector........................................2-9 (E)
2-8. Disconnecting/Connecting of Flexible Card Wires ............................2-10 (E)
2-9. Board Replacement .............................................................................2-11 (E)
2-9-1. MB-602 Board ...................................................................2-11 (E)
2-9-2. CN-1120/1121 Board .........................................................2-12 (E)

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2-10. Replacement of Function Switches .....................................................2-13 (E)
2-10-1. Side Switch Panel Block ....................................................2-13 (E)
2-10-2. Front Switch Panel Block...................................................2-13 (E)
2-10-3. VF DISP Switch .................................................................2-14 (E)
2-11. Replacement of DC/DC Convertor Unit .............................................2-15 (E)
2-12. Replacement of CRT on Viewfinder...................................................2-16 (E)
3. Setup Menu
3-1. Setup Menu ...........................................................................................3-1 (E)
3-1-1. Operation Menu ...................................................................3-3 (E)
3-1-2. Paint Menu ...........................................................................3-6 (E)
3-1-3. Maintenance Menu ...............................................................3-9 (E)
3-1-4. Reference Menu .................................................................3-11 (E)
3-1-5. Triming Menu ....................................................................3-11 (E)
3-1-6. System Config Menu..........................................................3-12 (E)
3-2. Self-Diagnosis .....................................................................................3-14 (E)
4. Electrical Alignment
4-1. Preparation ............................................................................................4-1 (E)
4-1-1. Equipment Required.............................................................4-1 (E)
4-1-2. Notes on Adjustment ............................................................4-2 (E)
4-1-3. Connections ..........................................................................4-2 (E)
4-1-4. Initial Setting ........................................................................4-3 (E)
4-2. Adjustment for Installation of OHB......................................................4-4 (E)
4-2-1. VCO CONT Frequency Confirmation .................................4-4 (E)
4-2-2. VA Gain Adjustment............................................................4-5 (E)
4-2-3. Black Shading Adjustment ...................................................4-6 (E)
4-2-4. White Shading Adjustment ..................................................4-8 (E)
4-2-5. Master Black Adjustment ...................................................4-10 (E)
4-2-6. Gamma Correction Adjustment .........................................4-10 (E)
4-2-7. Flare Adjustment ................................................................4-11 (E)
4-2-8. Knee and White Clip Adjustment ......................................4-12 (E)
4-2-9. Crispening Adjustment.......................................................4-13 (E)
4-2-10. Level Dependent Adjustment .............................................4-14 (E)
4-2-11. Detail Frequency Adjustment ............................................4-15 (E)
4-2-12. H/V Ratio Adjustment........................................................4-16 (E)
4-2-13. Detail Level Adjustment ....................................................4-17 (E)
4-2-14. Detail Clip Adjustment ......................................................4-17 (E)
4-2-15. Skin Tone Adjustment........................................................4-18 (E)
4-2-16. Zebra Adjustment ...............................................................4-19 (E)
4-2-17. Automatic Iris Adjustment .................................................4-20 (E)
4-2-18. File Store ............................................................................4-20 (E)
4-2-19. Menu Setting After Adjustment .........................................4-20 (E)

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4-3. Viewfinder System Adjustment ..........................................................4-21 (E)
4-3-1. Vertical Hold Adjustment ..................................................4-21 (E)
4-3-2. Horizontal Hold Adjustment ..............................................4-22 (E)
4-3-3. Bright Set Adjustment........................................................4-22 (E)
4-3-4. Focus Adjustment...............................................................4-23 (E)
4-3-5. Heater Voltage Adjustment................................................4-23 (E)
4-3-6. Picture Frame Adjustment..................................................4-24 (E)
4-4. Overall Electrical Alignment ..............................................................4-26 (E)
4-4-1. VCO CONT Frequency Adjustment ..................................4-26 (E)
4-4-2. VTR Y Adjustment ............................................................4-26 (E)
4-4-3. Test out Adjustment ...........................................................4-27 (E)
4-4-4. Chroma Adjustment ...........................................................4-28 (E)
4-4-5. INT SC Phase Adjustment .................................................4-29 (E)
4-4-6. REG Level Adjustment ......................................................4-29 (E)
4-4-7. TEST1 Adjustment.............................................................4-30 (E)
4-4-8. TEST2 Adjustment.............................................................4-30 (E)
4-4-9. A/D Clock Phase Adjustment ............................................4-31 (E)
4-4-10. VA Gain Adjustment..........................................................4-31 (E)
4-4-11. VA MOD Adjustment ........................................................4-32 (E)
4-4-12. Master Black Adjustment...................................................4-33 (E)
4-4-13. A/D Gain Adjustment ........................................................4-34 (E)
4-4-14. Black Shading Adjustment.................................................4-35 (E)
4-4-15. White Shading Adjustment ................................................4-37 (E)
4-4-16. Gamma Correction Adjustment .........................................4-39 (E)
4-4-17. Flare Adjustment................................................................4-40 (E)
4-4-18. Pre Knee Adjustment .........................................................4-41 (E)
4-4-19. Knee and White Clip Adjustment ......................................4-43 (E)
4-4-20. VTR R-Y/B-Y Adjustment ................................................4-44 (E)
4-4-21. CCU Y/R-Y/B-Y Adjustment ............................................4-45 (E)
4-4-22. RGB Adjustment................................................................4-46 (E)
4-4-23. File Store ............................................................................4-47 (E)
4-4-24. Menu Setting After Finishing Adjustment.........................4-47 (E)
5. Spare Parts
5-1. Notes on Repair Parts..................................................................................5-1
5-2. Exploded Views ..........................................................................................5-2
TOP PANEL BLOCK...............................................................................5-2
RIGHT PANEL AND PLUG-IN BOARDS.............................................5-3
LEFT PANEL AND BOARDS ................................................................5-4
CHASSIS AND SHOLDER PAD ............................................................5-5
BOTTOM BLOCK ...................................................................................5-6
VIEW FINDER.........................................................................................5-7
TRIPAD ADAPTOR ................................................................................5-9
SCREWS AND WASHERS...................................................................5-10

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5-3. Electrical Parts List ...................................................................................5-11
5-3-1. Parts List for Camera ...............................................................5-11
5-3-2. Parts List for View Finder ........................................................5-43
5-4. Supplied Accessories ................................................................................5-46
5-5. Optional Fixtures.......................................................................................5-46
6. Semiconductor Pin Assignments
7. Block Diagrams
OVERALL BLOCK....................................................................................7-2
VA-163 BOARD.........................................................................................7-4
AT-95 BOARD ...........................................................................................7-5
SG-234 BOARD .........................................................................................7-6
DA-88 BOARD...........................................................................................7-7
IF-510 BOARD ...........................................................................................7-8
VF BLOCK .................................................................................................7-9
8. Schematic Diagrams
LOCATION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS ......................................8-1
VA-163 BOARD.........................................................................................8-2
AT-95 BOARD ...........................................................................................8-6
SG-234 BOARD .......................................................................................8-10
DA-88 BOARD.........................................................................................8-14
IF-510 BOARD .........................................................................................8-18
VIEW FINDER .........................................................................................8-20
MB-602 BOARD ......................................................................................8-22
FRAME WIRING .....................................................................................8-24
9. Board Layouts
VA-163 BOARD.........................................................................................9-1
AT-95 BOARD ...........................................................................................9-2
SG-234 BOARD .........................................................................................9-3
DA-88 BOARD...........................................................................................9-4
IF-510 BOARD ...........................................................................................9-5
MB-602 BOARD ........................................................................................9-6
VF-60 BOARD ...........................................................................................9-7

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BVP-550
BVP-550P
Purpose of this manual This manual is the maintenance manual for Color Video Camera BVP-550/550P.
This manual describes the information items necessary when the unit is supplied and
installed, items on maintenance, and items that premise the service based on the
components parts such as alignment, schematic diagrams, board layouts and spare
parts list, assuming use of system and service engineers.
Contents This followings are summaries of the each section for understanding the manual.
Section 1. Installation
Describes information about connector input/output signals, instance of configura-
tion and function of internal switches.
Section 2. Service Overview
Describes information about board locations, circuit description, replacement of part
and notes on services.
Section 3. Setup menu
Describes information about setup menu and selfdiagnosis mode.
Section 4 Electrical Alignment
Describes electrical adjustment.
Section5 Spare Parts
Describes parts list, exploded views, supplied accessories and fixtures list used in
the unit.
Section 6 Semiconductor Pin Assignments
Describes function diagrams and pin names of semiconductor used in the unit.
Section 7. Block Diagrams
Describes overall block diagram and the block diagrams for every circuit board.
Section 8. Schematic Diagrams
Describes schematic diagrams for every circuit board.
Section 9. Board Layouts
Describes board layouts for every circuit board.
Manual Structure

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Relative manuals Besides this maintenance manual the following manuals are available for this unit.
• Operation Manual (Supplied with this unit)
This manual is necessary for application and operation of this unit.
• System manual (Not supplied with this unit)
This manual is necessary for connection and operation of this unit and other
peripheral equipments.
If this manual is required, please contact Sony service organization

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BVP-550P
Section 1
Installation
1-1. Supplied Accessories
Accessories Sony Part No. Qt’y
Microphone 1-542-233-11 1
Microphone Spacer 3-179-882-01 1
Tripod Adaptor VCT-14 — 1
Operation Manual — 1
(English, German) each
Maintenance Manual — 1
1-2. Connectors and Cables
1-2-1. Connector Input/Output Signals
Output Signal
•TEST OUT
BNC 75 Ω1.0 Vp-p
REMOTE (6P FEMALE)
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 SERIAL DATA IN Serial data for camera control
2 SERIAL DATA OUT
3 UNREG (G)
4 VBS (X) OUT VBS 1 Vp-p, Zo = 75 Ω
5 VBS (G) OUT
6 UNREG OUT +10.5 V to +17 V
(EXTERNAL VIEW)
MIC IN (3P FEMALE)
(EXTERNAL VIEW)
)
No.
1
2
3
SIGNAL
MIC IN (G)
MIC IN (X)
MIC IN (Y)
SPECIFICATIONS
–60 dBu High impedance
balanced
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)

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LENS (12P FEMALE) VF (20P FEMALE)
1-2. Connectors and Cables
(EXTERNAL VIEW)
(EXTERNAL VIEW)
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 RET VIDEO ENABLE IN ENABLE: 0 V
DISABLE: +5 V or OPEN
2 RET 2 ENABLE IN ENABLE: 0 V
DISABLE: +5 V or OPEN
3 GND GND for UNREG
4 AUTO +5 V OUT AUTO: +5 V
MANU: 0 V or OPEN
5 IRIS CONT OUT +3.4 V (F16) to
+6.2 V (F2.8)
6 UNREG OUT +10.5 V to +17 V
7 IRIS POSITION IN +3.4 V (F16) to
+6.2 V (F2.8)
8 AUTO/MANU OUT AUTO IRIS: 0 V
MANUAL IRIS: +5 V
9 EXTENDER ON/OFF IN EX 2 ON: 0 V
EX 0.8 ON: +1.8 V
OFF: +4.8 V
10 ZOOM POSITION IN WIDE: 2 V
TELE: 7 V
11 NC No connection
12 NC No connection
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 NC No connection
2 ABNORMAL IND OUT H: Indicator lights
L: Indicator goes out
3 16:9 MODE OUT H: NORMAL (4:3)
L: WIDE (16:9)
4 NC No connection
5 COMP/VBS SW IN/OUT *Note1
6 CCIR/EIA OUT H:CCIR, L:EIA
7 NC No connection
8 G TALLY OUT H: Indicator lights
L: Indicator goes out
9 NC No connection
10 Y (X) OUT 1 Vp-p, VF:Zi = 1 kΩ
11 ZEBRA ON IN H: OFF, L:ON
12 VF VIDEO OUT (X) 1.0 Vp-p, VF:Zi = 1 kΩ
13 NC No connection
14 B-Y (X) OUT 700 mVp-p, VF:Zi = 1 kΩ,
75% color-bars
15 R-Y (X) OUT 700 mVp-p, VF:Zi = 1 kΩ,
75% color-bars
16 BATT IND OUT H: Indicator lights
L: Indicator goes out
17 TALLY IND OUT H: Indicator lights
L: Indicator goes out
18 +9.3 V (VF) OUT REG +9.3 V
19 GND GND
20 UNREG OUT +10.5 V to 17 V
Note1: Specification of COMP/VBS SW Signal
When powering on, the microcomputer of the camera
identifies a viewfinder in use by detecting the voltage at
pin 5.
H: Color VF, L: B/W VF
• In use of B/W VF
Voltage control of pin 5 is disabled during operation.
Switching between the return video signal and mono-
chrome signal for the viewfinder is done by the camera
and selected signal is output at pin 12 to the viewfinder.
• In use of Color VF
By controlling the voltage at pin 5 during operation,
switching between the decoded return video signal and
the camera component signal is done in the viewfinder.
H: Camera, L: Return video

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ANALOG CA (68P FEMALE)
1-2. Connectors and Cables
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 UNREG GND GND for UNREG
2 UNREG GND GND for UNREG
3 VF UNREG GND GND for VF UNREG
4 LENS UNREG GND GND for LENS UNREG
5 UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
6 UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
7 VF UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
8 LENS UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
9 R OUT (X) 700 mVp-p ±2%, DC 0 ±200 mV, Zo = 75 Ω
10 B OUT (X) 700 mVp-p ±2%, DC 0 ±200 mV, Zo = 75 Ω
11 VBS OUT (G) GND for VBS VIDEO
12 Y OUT (X) VS 1.0 Vp-p, Zo = 75 Ω
13 B-Y OUT (X) 700 mVp-p, with sample 350 mV*
756 mVp-p (J)
700 mVp-p (UC) **
525 mVp-p (CE)
14 NC No connection
15 C OUT (X) SC for S connector
16 VBS GENLOCK IN (X) 1.0 Vp-p ±6 dB
17 RET VIDEO IN (G) GND for RET VIDEO
18 MONITOR VIDEO OUT (X) VS 1.0 Vp-p, Zo = 75 Ω
19 BATTERY ALARM IN Zi = 300 Ω*Note 2
20 NC No connection
21 AUDIO CH1 CONT OUT 0 V (0 dB) to 7 V (–50 dB or less)
22 MIC 1 OUT (Y) Zo ≤600 Ω, –60 dBu balanced
23 NC No connection
24 SKIN TONE GATE OUT 1.0 Vp-p
25 TAPE REM IN *Note 4
26 VTR SYNC OUT +5.0 Vp-p Negative pulse, Zo ≤100 Ω
27 RET EN OUT ENABLE; 0 V, DISABLE; +5 V or OPEN
28 PB REF IN PB; +4.5 V,
CAM; 0 V or OPEN
29 H CONT IN 0 V to 5 V, Analog
30 ANALOG GND
31 DIGITAL HD OUT 3 Vp-p for Digital
32 COM CONT IN 5 Vp-p
33 IIC CLOCK OUT (CA) 5 Vp-p
34 IIC CLOCK OUT (ST) 5 Vp-p
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
35 UNREG GND GND for UNREG
36 UNREG GND GND for UNREG
37 VF UNREG GND GND for VF UNREG
38 LENS UNREG GND GND for LENS UNREG
39 UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
40 UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
41 VF UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
42 LENS UNREG IN 10.5 V to 17 V
43 G OUT (X) 700 mVp-p ±2%, DC 0 ±200 mV, Zo = 75 Ω
44 R/G/B GND GND for R/G/B VIDEO
45 VBS OUT (X) 1.0 Vp-p ±10%, Zo = 75 Ω
46 R-Y OUT (X) 700 mVp-p, with sync 350 mV*
756 mVp-p (J)
700 mVp-p (UC) **
525 mVp-p (CE)
47 Y/R-Y/B-Y GND GND for Y/R-Y/B-Y
48 NC No connection
49 C OUT (G) GND for C
50 VBS GENLOCK IN (G) GND for GENLOCK/H CONT IN
51 RET VIDEO IN (X) 1.0 Vp-p, Zi = 1 kΩ
52 MONITOR VIDEO OUT (G) GND for MONITOR VIDEO
53 VTR START/STOP OUT Zo ≤10 kΩ
54 NC No connection
55 MIC 1 OUT (G) GND for CAM MIC
56 MIC 1 OUT (X) Zo ≤600 Ω, –60 dBu balanced
57 NC No connection
58 NC No connection
59 AUDIO LEVEL IN Zi ≥1 kΩ(–15 dBu at 0 VU)
60 NC No connection
61 V RESET IN/CF OUT V Reset;0 V to +5 V, CF; 0 V to –5 V
62 REC TALLY IN ON; +5 V,
OFF; +2.5 V or 0 V,
Zi ≥20 kΩ*Note 3
63 VTR SAVE OUT SAVE; +4.5 V, STANDBY; 0 V, Zo ≤10 kΩ
64 GND
65 SD IN/OUT Serial data for camera control
66 COM DATA OUT 5 Vp-p
67 IIC DATA IN/OUT (CA) 5 Vp-p, 4700 Ω, Pull up
68 IIC DATA IN/OUT (ST) 5 Vp-p, 4700 Ω, Pull up
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)






*: In connection with CCU, **: In connection with VTR
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Note 2 : Specifications of BATT ALARM Signal
VTR has a battery voltage detection and waring signal generation circuits and it sends the signal shown
below to the camera.
Battery Terminal 
Voltage 
(VTR internal battery) 12.0—11.1 Vdc 11.1—10.8 Vdc 10.8 Vdc—
2—3 Vdc 
across 300 Ω
0 V
Input Signal at 
Pin 19
LED on Viewfinder
1.0 ± 0.2 Hz 
duty 50 ± 10 %
Stays out Blinks at 1 Hz Lights up
Note 3 : Specifications of REC TALLY Signal
Input Signal at
Pin 62
5.0
REC TALLY
signal
1.0 ± 0.2 Hz
duty 50 ± 10 % REC RESET signal
10—100 msec
VTR Action
Power
OFF Power ON When VTR changes from POWER SAVE
to REC START mode,
or when the servo is
lost
When VTR
changes from
STANDBY to
REC START
mode, or in
REC mode
At the end of
tape or When
VTR is put
into STOP
mode by itself
(REC RESET
signal does
not appear
when VTR is
put into STOP
mode by
operating the
camera)
STOP
mode
+1
-0.5 Vdc
2.5 ± 0.5 Vdc
0 ± 0.3 Vdc
Note 4 : Specifications of TAPE REM Signal
Tape Remaining (VTR) Input Signal at Pin 25 Remark
TAPE1 TAPE2
+5 V +5 V +3.4 V
+5 V 0 V +3.1 V G TALLY lamp lights at +3.1 V
0 V +5 V +2.2 V
0 V 0 V 0 V
1-2. Connectors and Cables

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DIGITAL CA (68P FEMALE)
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 Y (L) OUT
2 Y (2) OUT
3 Y (4) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
4 Y (6) OUT
5 Y (8) OUT
6 R-Y (L) OUT
7 R-Y (2) OUT
8 R-Y (4) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
9 R-Y (6) OUT
10 R-Y (8) OUT
11 B-Y (L) OUT
12 B-Y (2) OUT
13 B-Y (4) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
14 B-Y (6) OUT
15 B-Y (8) OUT
16 DIGITAL GND GND for DIGITAL
17 DIGITAL BLANKING OUT 3.3 Vp-p
18 DIGITAL SYNC OUT 3.3 Vp-p
19 NC No connection
20 NC No connection
21 NC No connection
22 NC No connection
23 NC No connection
24 NC No connection
25 NC No connection
26 NC No connection
27 NC No connection
28 NC No connection
29 NC No connection
30 NC No connection
31 NC No connection
32 NC No connection
33 NC No connection
34 18 MHz OUT (G) GND for 18 MHz
No. SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
35 Y (1) OUT
36 Y (3) OUT
37 Y (5) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
38 Y (7) OUT
39 Y (M) OUT
40 R-Y (1) OUT
41 R-Y (3) OUT
42 R-Y (5) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
43 R-Y (7) OUT
44 R-Y (M) OUT
45 B-Y (1) OUT
46 B-Y (3) OUT
47 B-Y (5) OUT 3.3 Vp-p
48 B-Y (7) OUT
49 B-Y (M) OUT
50 DIGITAL GND GND for DIGITAL
51 DIGITAL SAMPLE OUT 3.3 Vp-p
52 DIGITAL VD OUT 3.3 Vp-p
53 DIGITAL CF OUT 3.3 Vp-p
54 NC No connection
55 NC No connection
56 NC No connection
57 NC No connection
58 NC No connection
59 NC No connection
60 NC No connection
61 NC No connection
62 NC No connection
63 NC No connection
64 NC No connection
65 NC No connection
66 NC No connection
67 NC No connection
68 18 MHz OUT (X) 3.3 Vp-p
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1-2-2. Connection Connector
Connection made with the connector panels during instal-
lation or service, should be made with the connectors/
complete cable assemblies specified in the following list,
or equivalent parts.
Connector Name Connection Connectors/Cables
TEST OUT 1-560-069-11 Plug, BNC or
(BNC) B-B Cable assembly
(cable length 1.5 m, option)
REMOTE 1-560-078-00 Plug, 6P Male or
(6P FEMALE) HIROSE HR10-7PA-6P equivalent
MIC IN 1-508-084-00 XLR, 3P Male or
(3P FEMALE) CANNON XLR-3-12C equivalent
1-3. Installaton Conditions
Operating Temparature : –20°C to +45°C
Storage Temparature : –20°C to +50°C
Humidity : No condence
• Install the unit in a location as dry and well-ventilated as
possible.
• Do not install the unit in the following conditions.
High temparature room or near the heat source
Excessive dust or mechanical vibration
Intense magnetic and electric fields
A place subjected to direct sunlight or strong light
1-4. Function of Internal Switches
AT-95 Board
S1 : Setup menu select switch (S1-1 to S1-4)
Setup menu indicated on the viewfinder can be selected in
combination of switches S1-1 to S1-4.
( ) in parentheses: Factory-set positions
Setup Menu
S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4 Operation Paint Maintenance Reference Triming Config
OFF OFF OFF OFF YES NO NO NO NO NO
(ON) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) YES YES NO NO NO NO
OFF ON OFF OFF YES YES YES NO NO NO
ON ON OFF OFF YES YES YES YES NO NO
OFF OFF ON OFF YES YES YES YES YES NO
ON OFF ON OFF YES YES YES YES YES YES
For details on the setup menu, refer to Section 3.
AT 1234
F
G
E
D
B
C
A
AT 95(COMPONENT SIDE)
S1
1-2. Connectors and Cables
1-3. Installaton Conditions
1-4. Function of Internal Switches

1-7 (E)
BVP-550
BVP-550P
IF-510 Board
S1 : VF connector signal select switch
Selects an output signal at VF connector.
RET: Return video signal from CCU
GEN: Reference signal for external synchronization which
is input at GENLOCK IN connector of CA
Factory-set position: RET
MB-602 Board
In setting a switch on MB-602 board, open the left side
panel.
S1 : PHANTOM POWER switch
Turn on when connecting the PHANTOM +48 V micro-
phone to MIC connector.
Factory-set position: ON
1
234
F
G
E
D
B
C
A
IF
VIDEO
LEVEL
S1
F
S1
EDCB A
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1-4. Function of Internal Switches

1-8 (E) BVP-550
BVP-550P
1-5. Instance of Sytem Configuration
OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
For BVP-500/500P STANDALONE UNIT
BKP-5910/5910P
SCRIPT HOLDER
BKP-7911/7912
For BVP-550/550P ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE
ECM-MS5
MICROPHONE
C-74 (Sony P/N 1-542-099-11)
CRADLE SUSPENSION
CRS-3P
CARRYING CASE
LC-303SFT
For CA-550/550P TELEPROMPTER UNIT
BKP-5971
1-5. Instance of Sytem Configuration
CCD UNIT
OHB-450/450P
OHB-451/451P
OHB-550/550P
OHB-550WS/550WSP
ENG/EFP LENS
1.5" VF(BVF-10/10CE)
COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-550/550P ELECTRONIC
VIEWFINDER
BVF-55/55CE
CAMERA ADAPTOR
CA-550/550P
CCD UNIT
OHB-400/400P
OHB-500/500P
OHB-500WS/500WSP
STUDIO ZOOM LENS
ELECTRONIC
VIEWFINDER
BVF-77/77CE
TRIAX CABLE (*2)
or COAX CABLE
TRIAX CABLE (*2)
COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-500/500P

1-9 (E)
BVP-550
BVP-550P
REMOTE CONTROL
PANEL
RCP-700 RCP-701
CCA-5 CABLE
(*1)
CCA-5 CABLE
(*1)
CCA-5 CABLE
(*1)
CCA-5 CABLE
(max. 200m)
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
RCP-720 RCP-721 RCP-740 RCP-741
CCA-5 CABLE
(*1)
CCA-5 CABLE
(max. 200m)
CCA-5 CABLE
(*1)
CAMERA COMMAND
NETWORK UNIT
CNU-700/500
MASTER SETUP UNIT
MSU-700
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
CCU-700/700P
VIDEO SELECTOR
VCS-700
PIX
WF
PIX 2
PIX 2
WF 2
WF 2
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
CCU-700/700P
RCP-700/701 RCP CNU CCU
CCA-5 CCA-5 CCA-5
( )
*1: CCA-5 CABLE LENGTH
Total length 200m or less
*2: TRIAX CABLE LENGTH
Diameter Maximum length
8.5 mm 1000 m
14.5 mm 2000 m
1-5. Instance of Sytem Configuration

1-10 (E) BVP-550
BVP-550P
CCD UNIT
OHB-450/450P
OHB-451/451P
OHB-550/550P
OHB-550WS/550WSP
ENG/EFP LENS
1.5" VF(BVF-10/10CE)
COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-550/550P
CAMERA ADAPTOR
CA-550/550P
CCZ CABLE
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
DVW-250/250P
AC ADAPTOR
AC-550/550P
CCA-5 CABLE
(max. 50m)
RETURN VIDEO
SELECTOR
CAC-6
REMOTE
CONTROL
PANEL
RCP-700
RCP-701
RCP-720
RCP-721
RCP-740
RCP-741
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
BVV-5/5PS
CCZ CABLE
VTR
CAMERA
ADAPTOR
CAMERA ADAPTOR
CA-3A
BETACAM
ADAPTOR
CA-553
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
RM-P9
MASTER
SETUP
UNIT
MSU-700
CA-57A/57AP
CA-55A/55AP
CA-50A/50AP
CAMERA
CONTROL
UNIT
CCU-370/370P
CCU-355/355P
CCU-350/350P
1-5. Instance of Sytem Configuration