Sony CA-590 User manual

CAMERA ADAPTOR
CA-590/590P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU-790/
790P (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see “ Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 5.

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
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Fachpersonal.
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Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
For the customers in the U.S.A. (for CA-590)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe (for CA-590P)
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
•EN60950-1 : Product Safety
•EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
•EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments:
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio)
Pour les clients européens (pour CA-590P)
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à
la Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission
de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
•EN60950-1 : Sécurité des produits
•EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
•EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants :
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa (für CA-590P)
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG-
Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
•EN60950-1: Sicherheitsbestimmungen
•EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
•EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit), für die folgenden elektromagnetischen
Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und
in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3
(Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-
Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
For the customers in Europe (for CA-590P)
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG

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Pour les clients européens (pour CA-590P)
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le
service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.
Für Kunden in Europa (für CA-590P)
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................... 5
Using the CD-ROM Manual.................................................. 5
Preparations ...............................................................................5
Reading the CD-ROM manual ..................................................5
Function and Location of Parts and Controls ................... 6
Internal Boards and Switch Settings..................................9
aTR-132 board .....................................................................10
bMA-128 board ................................................................... 10
cAU-294 board.................................................................... 11
dDM-139 board ....................................................................12
eMB-1019 board ..................................................................12
Preparations .......................................................................14
Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/
E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video
Camera .......................................................................... 14
Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor....................... 15
Connections........................................................................17
Connectable equipment .......................................................... 17
Power supply ...........................................................................17
Self-Diagnostics ................................................................. 18
Displaying the DIAGNOSIS menu .........................................18
The contents of the self-diagnostics results .............................18
Specifications ..................................................................... 19
General.....................................................................................19
Input/output connectors ...........................................................19
Supplied accessories ................................................................19
Optional accessories ................................................................19

Overview / Using the CD-ROM Manual 5
Overview
The CA-590/590P Camera Adaptor attaches to the BVP-
E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP
Color Video Camera to allow the connection of a CCU-
550D/550DP/590/590P/700A/700AP/790/790P Camera
Control Unit through a triax cable.
The CA-590/590P has the following features:
Component signal transmission system
The CA-590/590P transmits a component signal (Y/R–Y/
B–Y) through a triax cable.
Low power consumption
An AC/DC converter of higher efficiency than the previous
model has reduced power consumption to about 8 W
(within the CA-590/590P).
Anti-electrical shock function
The high-voltage supply from the CCU (camera control
unit) is cut when the triax cable is not completed
connected.
Variety of input/output connectors
The CA-590/590P is equipped with the following
connectors:
•DC power input/output connector
•Input connector for remote-switching of return video 1,
2, 3, and 4
•Prompter signal/external sync signal input connector
•RCP connector
•INCOM connector (2)
•AUDIO (LINE/MIC switch available) input connector
(2)
•PROMPTER/RETURN video output connector
•EARPHONE jack
•TRACKER connector
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
described in this manual has been discontinued. For advice
about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or
a Sony sales representative.
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation
Manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU-
790/790P1) in PDF format.
1) Available languages: Japanese (CA-590 and CCU-590 only),
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Preparations
The following program must be installed on your computer
in order to read the operation manuals contained on the
CD-ROM.
•Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Reading the CD-ROM manual
To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM,
do the following.
1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click on the index.htm
file on the CD-ROM.
2 Select and click on the operation manual that you
want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Adobe Reader.
In such a case, install the latest version you can download
from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.
Note
Memo
Note

Function and Location of Parts and Controls
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Function and Location of Parts and Controls
aTALLY lamp and TALLY switch
CA-590P bRET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch
cLIGHT switch
dPGM 1/2 level controls
eTriax connector
gINCOM 1/2 connectos
fINCOM level controls, PROD/
ENG switches, and MIC LEVEL
switches
hTRACKER connector
iDC IN connector
jRETURN connector
kPROMPTER connector
lDC OUT connector switch
mAUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/LINE
switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/ · switches
nREMOTE connector
oRET CTRL connector
xMIC switches
vENG control
uTRACKER
control
tPGM1/2
controls
sLEVEL switch
pEARPHONE jack
qCALL button
rPOWER switch
CA-590
wPROD
control
Not used.
Not used.

Function and Location of Parts and Controls 7
aTALLY lamp and TALLY switch
When the TALLY switch is ON, the TALLY lamp lights
when a red tally signal, green tally signal, or call signal is
input from the CCU.
Turning the S101 switch on the internal AU-294 board to
ON mixes and outputs the battery alarm signal to the
TAL LY la mp .
bRET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch
RET1 (return video 1) button
While this button is pressed down, the return video1 signal
from the CCU (camera control unit) can be monitored in
the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the RETURN
connector.
RET (return video) button
While this button is pressed down, the return video signal
from the CCU can be monitored in the viewfinder. Select
the monitored signal with the RET 2/3/4 switch.
RET 2/3/4 switch
Selects the return video signal to be monitored in the
viewfinder while the RET button is pressed down.
cLIGHT switch
Turns the backlight on the upper part of the panel and the
light on the connector section on or off. Depending on the
switch position, both lights turn on, only the light on the
connector section turns on, or both lights turn off.
dPGM (program audio) 1/2 level controls (for the
CA-590)
These controls adjust the audio volume of the program.
PGM level controls are provided for both intercom 1 and 2.
eTriax connector
Connects a CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P/700A/700AP/
790/790P Camera Control Unit through a triax cable.
fINCOM level controls, PROD/ENG switches, and
MIC LEVEL switches (for the CA-590)
INCOM (intercom) level controls
These controls adjust the audio reception level of the
intercom 1/2.
PROD/ENG (producer/engineer) switches
Select the line for the microphone of the intercoms
connected to the respective INCOM connectors.
PROD: Selects the producer’s line.
ENG: Selects the engineer’s line.
MIC/LEVEL (microphone/intercom level) switches
The MIC and LEVEL settings specify the following
functions:
ON/REAR: Turns on the intercom microphone. Adjust
the intercom reception level with the INCOM level
control.
OFF/REAR: Turns off the intercom microphone. Turn
the intercom microphone on and off using the control
on the external equipment connected to the RET
CTRL connector. Adjust the intercom reception level
with the INCOM level control.
OFF/FRONT: Turns off the intercom microphone. Turn
the intercom microphone on and off using the control
on the external equipment connected to the RET
CTRL connector or the VTR S/S switch on the video
camera. Use the control on the video camera to adjust
the intercom reception level. Depending on the video
camera, intercom reception level adjustment requires
menu operation.
gINCOM (intercom) 1/2 connectos
Connect headsets to enable the reception of program/
intercom audio and transmission of intercom audio.
Set the S3 switch on the internal MA-128 board to “CM”
when using headsets with a carbon-type microphone, and
set it to “DYN” when using headsets with a dynamic-type
microphone.
The INCOM 1 connector can be used for communications
through the engineer’s line even though the power to the
camera is turned off on the CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P/
700A/700AP/790/790P.
hTRACKER connector (10-pin)
Used for communications with a tracker and intercom 1
and 2 communications. Also outputs the up tally and
program audio signals. The maximam current output from
this connector is 500 mA. Settings regarding the input/
output signals can be made on the internal AU-294 board.
iDC IN (direct current input) connector (4-pin)
Connects an AC adapter or battery case. Supplies power
to the CA-590/590P when the POWER switch is set to
EXT.
jRETURN (return video output) connector (BNC
type)
Outputs the return video signal.
kPROMPTER (prompter video signal input/output)
connector (BNC type)
Inputs and outputs a prompter video signal. Use the S301
switch on the DM-139 internal board to select the
transmission direction (input or output) of the prompter
video signal. When the setting is made on the camera
adaptor, the transmission direction must be also changed
on the CCU.
lDC OUT (direct current output) connector (4-pin)
Outputs a direct current of 10.5 V to 17 V at a maximum
rated current output of 1.5 A. Connecting equipment with
a power consumption greater than the maximum rating
will activate the protection circuit, cutting off the current
flow.

Function and Location of Parts and Controls
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mAUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/
LINE switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/• switches
AUDIO IN (audio input) CH 1/2 connectors (XLR type,
3-pin)
These connectors input external audio signals.
FRONT/REAR/LINE (audio signal selection) switches
These switches make settings for the respective audio
signals input from the AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors.
FRONT: Selects the audio input from the video camera as
the audio signal.
REAR: Outputs the audio signal input from the AUDIO
IN connector to the CCU. Gain control setting for the
connected microphone must be made on the CCU.
LINE: Sets the level for the signal input from the AUDIO
IN connector to –20 dB.
MIC +48V/OFF/• (microphone power supply mode)
switches
The following power supply settings can be specified for
the external microphone:
MIC +48V: +48 V is supplied to the external microphone
through the AUDIO IN connector. Set to this position
when the microphone requires +48 V of power supply.
OFF: No power is supplied through the AUDIO IN
connector.
•: +12 V is supplied to the external microphone through
the AUDIO IN connector. Set to this position when the
microphone requires +12 V of power supply. This
position becomes selectable when the S2 switch on the
MA-128 internal board is set to ON (page 9).
Supplying power whose voltage does not match the
requirement to the microphone may damage the
microphone. Be sure to set the MIC +48V/OFF/• switches
to match the power requirement of the microphones.
nREMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connects an RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote Control Panel
or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit. Connection must be
made with a cable of 150 feet (50 meters) or less in length.
•The REMOTE connector cannot be used when a CCU is
connected.
•When connecting the RM-B150, use the cable supplied
with the RM-B150.
oRET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
Inputs the control signal for selecting the return video and
for turning the intercom microphone on and off.
pEARPHONE jack (mini-jack)
Connects an earphone for monitoring the audio from the
intercom or the program. Select the audio source with the
S251 and S252 switches on the internal AU-294 board.
qCALL button
Use this button to call the CCU or MSU (master setup unit)
operator. When this button is pressed, the red tally lamps
in the viewfinder and on the CCU or MSU light up.
rPOWER switch
Selects the power supply.
CCU: Power is supplied from the CCU.
OFF: Standby mode.
EXT: Power is supplied from the DC IN connector.
sLEVEL (intercom level) switch (for the CA-590P)
Selects the reception level adjustment method for the
intercoms connected to the INCOM 1/2 connectors.
REAR: Select this position to adjust the reception level of
the intercoms using the PGM1/2 controls, TRACKER
control, ENG control, and PROD control
independently.
FRONT: When this position is selected, audio volume of
the program, reception level of the intercom connected
to the TRACKER connector, and the reception level of
the engineer's line and the producer's line are adjusted
at one operation using the control on the video camera.
tPGM1/2 controls (for the CA-590P)
These controls adjust the audio volume of the program.
PGM1 control adjusts the program audio input from the
INCOM1 connector and the PGM2 control adjusts the
program audio input from the INCOM2 connector.
uTRACKER control (for the CA-590P)
Adjusts the reception level of the intercom connected to
the TRACKER connector.
vENG (engineer) control (for the CA-590P)
Adjusts the reception level of the engineer's line.
wPROD (producer) control (for the CA-590P)
Adjusts the reception level of the producer's line.
xMIC (microphone level) switches (for the CA-590P)
Select the connection line of the intercom microphone
independently for the intercoms connected to the INCOM
1/2 connectors.
PROD: Connects the intercom microphone to the
producer's line.
ENG: Connects the intercom microphone to the
engineeer's line.
OFF: Cuts the intercom microphone connection.
Note
Notes

Internal Boards and Switch Settings 9
Internal Boards and Switch Settings
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not open the cabinet. To adjust the internal settings, refer to qualified
service personnel.
Note
CA-590/590P
Unscrew the four screws.
MD-132 board (no switches)
aTR-132 board
bMA-128 board
cAU-294 board
CA-590/590P
Unscrew the four screws.
dDM-139 board
eMB-1019 board

Internal Boards and Switch Settings
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aTR-132 board AS1 switch
Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF.
bMA-128 board
AS1 switch
Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF.
BS2 switch
Set to ON only when supplying AC power to the
microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1/2
connectors. Normally, set this switch to OFF.
CS3 switch
Set according to the microphone type of the headset
connected to the INCOM 1 connector.
DYN: Dynamic-type microphone
CM: Carbon-type microphone
DS4 switch
Set to ON when an unbalanced-type headset is connected
to the INCOM 1 connector.
ES5 switch
Sets the gain for the headset connected to the INCOM 1
connector.
+: Sets the gain 6 dB above the standard level.
0: Standard level.
– : Sets the gain 6 dB below the standard level.
Normally, set this switch to 0.
FS6 switch
When set to ON, the audio signals input from the AUDIO
IN CH 1/2 connectors are mixed to the imtercom audio and
output to the INCOM 1 connector. This switch is factory-
set to OFF.
GS7 switch
When set to ON, the audio signal input from the
TRACKER connector is mixed to the imtercom audio and
output to the INCOM 1 connector. Normally, set this
switch to OFF (center position).
HS8 switch
Specifies whether the VR of the INCOM 1 is used for
serial mix or parallel mix. Normally, set this switch to OFF.
IS10 switch
This switch is used for the intercom system connected to
the INCOM 1 connector. Normally, set this switch to
NORM.
S1 AS1 switch
S1
S6 S8
S7
S10 S14 S13
S12 S11
AS1 switch
IS10 switch
JS11/S12 switches
GS7 switch
FS6 switch
HS8 switch
BS2 switch
CS3 switch
DS4 switch
ES5 switch
KS13/S14 switches
qs S15 switch

Internal Boards and Switch Settings 11
JS11/S12 switches
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio
output to the INCOM 1 connector.
When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4
switches to ON.
KS13/S14 switches
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the
program audio output to the INCOM 1 connector.
When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2
switches to ON.
LS15 switch
Set according to the broadcast system.
OFF: NTSC (for the CA-590)
ON: PAL (for the CA-590P)
cAU-294 board
AS3 switch
Set according to the microphone type of the headset
connected to the INCOM 2 connector.
DYN: Dynamic-type microphone
CM: Carbon-type microphone
BS4 switch
Set to ON when an unbalanced-type headset is connected
to the INCOM 2 connector.
CS5 switch
Sets the gain for the headset connected to the INCOM 2
connector.
+: Sets the gain 6 dB above the standard level.
0 : Standard level.
– : Sets the gain 6 dB below the standard level.
Normally, set this switch to 0.
DS7 switch
When set to ON, the audio signal input from the
TRACKER connector is mixed to the imtercom audio and
output to the INCOM 2 connector. Normally, set this
switch to OFF (center position).
ES8 switch
Specifies whether the VR of the INCOM 2 is used for
serial mix or parallel mix. Normally, set this switch to OFF.
FS10 switch
This switch is used for the intercom system connected to
the INCOM 2 connector. Normally, set this switch to
NORM.
GS11/S12 switches
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio
output to the INCOM 2 connector.
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting
S11-1 Audio from INCOM 1 ON
S11-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF
S11-3 Program audio 1 OFF
S11-4 Program audio 2 OFF
S12 Tracker audio ON
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting
S13-1 Audio from INCOM 1 OFF
S13-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF
S13-3 Program audio 1 ON
S13-4 Program audio 2 ON
S14 Tracker audio OFF
S10
S201
S3 S4 S5
S101
S7
S8
S251
S252
S253
S13
S14
S11
S12
HS13/S14 switches
FS10 switch
IS101 switch
ES8 switch
BS4 switch
AS3 switch
GS11/S12 switches
KS251/S252 switches
DS7 switch
LS253 switches
JS201 switches
CS5 switch
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting
S11-1 Audio from INCOM 1 OFF
S11-2 Audio from INCOM 2 ON
S11-3 Program audio 1 OFF

Internal Boards and Switch Settings
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When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4
switches to ON.
HS13/S14 switches
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the
program audio output to the INCOM 2 connector.
When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2
switches to ON.
IS101 switch
Selects the item to be mixed with the battery alarm signal.
JS201 switches
Sets the talk level through the TRACKER connector.
– 20: Decreases the level by 20 dB.
0: Standard level.
Normally, set this switch to 0.
KS251/S252 switches
These switches select the audio to be output to the
EARPHONE jack.
LS253 switches
These switches select the audio to be output to the
TRACKER connector.
dDM-139 board
AS301 switch
Selects the direction of the prompter signal flow. The
signal flow direction must also be changed on the CCU.
RX: The video signal from the CCU is output from the
PROMPTER connector (factory-setting).
REM: Available in near future.
TX: The video signal input to the PROMPTER connector
is output to the CCU. Note that the CCU-550D/550DP
does not support this function.
BS302 switch
Selects the signal to be output from the PROMPTER
connector.
PROMPT: Prompter video signal is output (factory-
setting).
RET: Return video signal is output.
eMB-1019 board
S11-4 Program audio 2 OFF
S12 Tracker audio OFF
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting
S13-1 Audio from INCOM 1 OFF
S13-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF
S13-3 Program audio 1 ON
S13-4 Program audio 2 ON
S14 Tracker audio OFF
Switch Item to be mixed Normal setting
S101-1 Battery alarm signal ON
S101-2 TEMP OFF
S101-3 FAN STOP OFF
Switch Audio to be output
S251-1 Audio from INCOM 1
S251-2 Audio from INCOM 2
S251-3 Program audio 1
S251-4 Program audio 2
S252 Not used.
Switch Audio to be output
S253-1 Audio from INCOM 1
S253-2 Audio from INCOM 2
S253-3 Program audio 1
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting
S253-4 Program audio 2
Switch Audio to be output
S1
S2
BS302 switch
AS301 switch
S301 S302
BS2 switch
AS1 switch

Internal Boards and Switch Settings 13
AS1 switch
Selects the signal to be output to the RETURN connector.
RET: Return video signal is output (factory-setting).
MONI: Monitor video signal is output.
VBS: Composite video signal is output.
BS2 switch
Selects the signal to be input/output from the PROMPTER
connector.
PROMPT: Prompter video signal is input and output
(factory-setting).
REF: Reference signal for the video camera is input.

14 Preparations
Preparations
Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/
E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera
When you attach the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/
E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera as shown below, the 68-pin
connectors on both units are automatically connected.
1 Attach the CA-590/590P to the rear of the color video camera.
Hook the upper part, then push the lower part in until it snaps into place.
2 Tighten the screw with a coin.
Removing a Camera Adaptor
Loosen the screw on the video camera until it stops, then remove the camera
adaptor while pushing the screw.
Tighten the screw.

15
Preparations
Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor
1 Attach the supplied cable holder with the supplied two M3 ×6 screws.
2 Route the triax cable as illustrated below, then fasten the cable holder
around the cable.
Loosen the screw on the video
camera until it stops, then push it.
M3 ×6 screws (supplied)
Cable holder
(supplied)
cable

16 Preparations
Removing the cable from the cable holder
Pull
Lift to release

Connections 17
Connections
Connectable equipment
Power supply
When a Camera Control Unit is connected
Set the POWER switch to CCU to supply power to the CA-
590/590P from the CCU.
To supply power from the DC connector
Set the POWER swicth to EXT.
CCU-700A/700AP/790/790P
Camera Control Unit
BVF-55/55CE 5-inch Viewfinder
To the CAMERA
connector
CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P
Camera Control Unit To the triax
connector
Triax cable
RM-B750 Remote
Control Unit
RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote
Control Panel
Camera cable
To the REMOTE
connector
To the DC IN
connector AC-DN10 AC
Adaptor
To the DC OUT
connector
DC cord

Self-Diagnostics
18
Self-Diagnostics
When the CA-590/590P is connected to the BVP-E10/
E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP, you
can display the results of self-diagnostics of the CA-590/
590P internal boards using the DIAGNOSIS menu of the
video camera. The self-diagnostics results can be
monitored on the camera's viewfinder.
Displaying the DIAGNOSIS menu
Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the video
camera.
The contents of the self-diagnostics
results
For the BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP or for the
BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose camera
software version is earlier than 1.03
CA-570: Model name of the CA (appears as "CA-570"
even when the CA-590/590P is connected).
MD: Status of the internal MD board
AU: Status of the internal AU board
TR: Status of the internal TR board
When an abnormality is detected, "NG" appears for the
corresponding internal board.
When an abnormality is detected on the fan of the CA
power unit, "- -" and "NG" alternate on all the internal
board status indications.
And when "NG" appears on all the internal board status
indications, an abnormality may have occurred on the CA
power unit.
The camera software upgrade can be done only on the
BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP.
For the BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose
camera software version is 1.03 or later
CA-590: Model name of the CA
MD: Status of the internal MD board
AU: Status of the internal AU board
TR: Status of the internal TR board
MA: Status of the internal MA board
FAN: Status of the fan on the CA power unit
Note
Self-diagnostics results of the CA-590/590P
internal boards
Self-diagnostics results of the CA-590/590P
internal boards

Specifications 19
Specifications
General
Power consumption
8 W (within the CA-590/590P)
Operating temperature
–20°C to +45°C (–4°F to +113°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +50°C (–4°F to +122°F)
Dimensions 120 × 211 × 202 mm (w/h/d)
(43/4× 83/8× 8 inches)
Mass 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
Input/output connectors
AUDIO IN CH 1/2 (2ch)
XLR type 3-pin, Female, 600 ohms,
balanced
DC IN XLR type, 4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17 V
DC OUT∗4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17V, Max. 1.5 A
RETURN BNC type, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms
PROMPTER BNC type, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms
RET CTRL 6-pin
EARPHONE Mini-jack, 8 ohms
CAMERA I/F 68-pin
CCU Triax
INCOM 1/2 (2ch)
XLR type, 5-pin, Female
REMOTE 8-pin
TRACKER 10-pin
∗When a 5-inch viewfinder is connected to this unit or the
TRACKER connector or the REMOTE connector is used, the
maximum 1.5 A DC output cannot be obtained from the DC OUT
connector.
Supplied accessories
Carrying belt (1)
Cable holder (2)
M3 × 6 screws (4)
Operation Manual (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Optional accessories
CAC-6 Return Video Selector
BVF-55/55CE Viewfinder
RM-B750 Remote Control Unit
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON
WHATSOEVER.