Sony VCK-2400 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
1-1. INTRODUCTION
The Model DVC-2400 represents an outstanding
engineering
achievement.
This
Camera
is
designed
especially
for
use
with
the
SONY
DV-2400
Video-
corder.
However,
it
can
be
connected
to
any
SONY
Series
CV-2000,
CV-2100
Videocorder
with
the
optional
Camera Adaptor, Model CMA-1.
Camera operation is extremely simple; the op-
erator
need
only
aim
the
camera
and
adjust
optical
focus.
Automatic
sensitivity
control
maintains
a
con-
stant
video
output
over
a
wide
range
of
light
values.
The operating temperature range is from 20°F
to
125°F.
Within
this
range,
free-running
horizontal
sweep
frequency
changes
less
than
1%
and
vertical
frequency,
focus,
linearity
and
video
output
remains
unchanged.
Clean,
high-resolution
pictures
are
assured
by
a
unique
video
amplifier
system
and
special
low-
noise SONY transistors.
A built-in viewfinder employs a 1.3” picture tube
to display camera output directly. This feature permits
parallax-free
framing
and
perfect
optical
focus
and
zoom adjustments.
1-2. SPECIFICATIONS
Camera tube - 2/3” separate mesh vidicon
M7075 or 6631
Semiconductors - 40 transistors plus 19 diodes
— 525 lines, 60 fields per sec. with
2:1 interlace, when supplied
with sync signals from the DV-
2400 Videocorder
- VCL-16 Zoom type, F2, 16-64
mm “C” mount
Horizontal resolution —- More than 400 lines
Horizontal frequency — 15.75 kHz
Vertical frequency -60 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio -Greater than 40 dB
Video
output
-1.0
Volts(p-p),
sync
negative,
load impedance 50 ohms
Automatic
sensitivity
-
300
lux
to
near
infinity
(with
F2 lens)
Power consumption -8 watts
Power
requirements
-DC12V
supplied
by
the
DV-
2400
Scanning system
Standard lens
Dimensions
—
2-13/16”(W)
(BOTTOM)
2-1/2”(W)
(TOP)
5”
(H)
8-1/2”(L)
Weight
-5
lbs,
8
oz.
(with
zoom
lens)
1-3.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 6.
Step 7.
Step 8.
OPERATION (with SONY DV-2400
Videocorder)
Insert
the
10-hole
connector
of
the
camera
cable
into
the
10-pin
receptacle
at
the
bottom
of
the
camera.
Mate
the
guide
pin
of
the
cable
connector
to
the
slot
in
the
receptacle
and
seat
the
connector.
Turn
the
locking
collar
on
the
receptacle
counterclockwise
to
lock
the
connector
firmly
into
place.
Connect
the
other
end
of
the
cable
to
the
receptacle
marked
CAMERA
on
the
side
of
the
Videocorder.
Lock
the
connector
into
place
by
tightening
the
locking
collar
on
the
cable
connector.
Slide
the
microphone
holder
into
the
Micro-
phone
Shoe
atop
the
camera,
and
plug
the
cable
into
the
Mini
jack
on
the
side
of
the
camera
case.
Set
the
Function
Lever
on
the
top
of
the
Videocorder
to
the
STANDBY
position.
You
will
hear
the
motor
start.
In
a
few
moments
the
raster
should
appear
on
the
screen
of
the
monitor
(behind
the
eyepiece).
Remove
the
lens
cap
and
point
the
camera
at
the
subject.
Adjust
the
zoom
lever
for
the
desired
subject
coverage
and
adjust
the
optical
focus
ring
for
a
sharp
picture.
Note:
In
most
cases,
set
the
lens
opening
to
maximum
(F2).
Stop
down
the
lens
only
when
operating
in
bright
outdoors
or
under
studio-type
lighting
conditions.
Make
sure
that
the
picture
is
satisfactory
before
actual
recordings
are
started.
Start
the
recording
by
depressing
the
red
RECORD
button
on
the
top
of
the
Video-
corder.
The
recording
can
also
be
started
by
pressing
the
button
on
the
front
of
the
camera
(below
the
lens)
or
by
pulling
the
trigger
on
the
hand
grip.
A
red
light
mounted
behind
the
eyepiece
lights
to
show
the
operator
that
the
recording
is
in
progress.
The
audio
part
of
the
recording
can
be
monitored
by
plugging
the
earphone
into
the
jack
marked
EAR
on
the
top
of
the
Videocorder.
To
stop
the
recording,
press
the
RECORD
button
again
or
release
the
trigger
(which-
ever
had
been
used
to
start
the
recording).
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Set the Function Lever to STOP to shut off
the system.
NOTE -Observe the following when operating the
DV-2400 from storage batteries.
a. Monitor battery condition to make sure that
the batteries are not discharged too deeply.
The battery meter on the top of the Video-
corder shows battery conditions under load.
Do not use the system when the meter reads
in the red zone.
b. A drop in battery voltage below 11 volts
will result in a loss of electrical focus in the
viewfinder. This symptom signals low bat-
tery voltage. Do not continue to drain the
batteries beyond this point as the ability of
the batteries to be recharged will be im-
paired.
OPERATION WITH THE CMA-1
The CMA-1 permits the DVC-2400 camera to be
operated with one of the decks in the CV-2000 series.
Attach the CMA-1 to the Videocorder as shown in
the CMA-1 operating instructions.
Proceed as follows.
Step 1. Connect the camera cable to the camera as
shown Step 1 of the foregoing procedure.
Step 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
mating connector on the CMA-1.
Step 3. Plug the AC cord of the CMA-1 into one
of the AC outlets on the rear jackplate of
the Videocorder. Plug the mini jack into
the MIC. IN jack and plug the 6-pin con-
nector into the CAMERA jack on the
Videocorder.
Step 4. Turn on the power switch on the CMA-1.
Step 5. The picture should appear in the screen of
the viewfinder in a few moments.
Step 6. Follow the regular operating procedure for
the deck to make the recording. (The red
lamp in the viewfinder does not operate
when the camera is used with the CMA-1.)
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.
To protect the vidicon:
1. Avoid mechanical shock to the camera.
to
Do not carry the camera with the lens pointing
downwards. In particular, avoid mechanical shock
to the camera when the lens is pointing down-
wards.
3. Never point the camera at the sun or at another
source of intense light. Keep the lens stopped
down when shooting brightly illuminated scenes.
Do not allow brightly illuminated scenes to re-
main stationary on the screen. Move the camera
from side-to-side occasionally to keep images from
being “burned in” at the target.
1-4. REMOTE CONTROL
The record mode can be started and stopped in
the DV-2400 by means of the remote control button
on the front of the DVC-2400 camera. Use this but-
ton directly whenever the camera is mounted on a
tripod or the monopod. When the handgrip is in
place, the button is actuated by the trigger on the
handgrip. Remote control action is not self locking ;
the button must be held down for the duration of
the recording. Recording stops when the button is
released.
1-5. CONNECTIONS.
Figure 1-1 shows the signals carried by the camera
cable.
VIDEO OUT
| [| 3-6Vp-p
.
REMOTE :
CONTROL ~ VERTICAL
SYNC «
+12VDC
Sf
HORIZONTAL ] | | | 3-6Vp-p
SYNC »
(Bottom view)
Fig. 1-1 INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALS
AT THE 10-PIN CONNECTOR
( Sync signals from the DV-2400)
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