Sony CA-D50 User manual

3-620-533-12(1)
2002 Sony Corporation
CA-D50
Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

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For the customers in the U.S.A.
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
This product with the CE marking
complies with the EMC Directive
issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European
standards:
•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).
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.

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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................... 4
Using the CD-ROM Manual ........................................... 5
Location and Functions of Parts .................................... 6
Mounting on Video Camera ............................................ 8
Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter .................... 10
Notes on Use .................................................................. 12
Specifications ................................................................ 13

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Overview
The CA-D50 is a camera adaptor for mounting on a DXC-D35/
D50/D55 series digital video camera. The CA-D50 allows a
CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit to be
connected to the camera.
This unit has the following features.
Digital and analog transmission functions
Connecting a CCU-D50/D50P enables, in addition to analog
transmission, digital transmission of video signals, which
enhances picture quality by preventing signal degradation.
(Audio signal transmission is not digital.)
SDI output connector
This unit is equipped with an SDI output connector for output
of digital video signals.
Battery power
The optional BKP-L551 Battery Adapter and battery adaptor
mounting bracket allow a battery to be mounted on this unit.
Notes
• 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.
•When a DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP camera with a
serial number indicated in the following table is connected to
a CCU-D50/D50P through this unit, the ROM of the camera
must be replaced.
For more information about checking the version and exchanging
ROMs, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.
Camera Serial number
DXC-D35 10001 to 11325, 18001 to 18581, 100001 to 100356,
110001 to 110030
DXC-D35P 40001 to 42755, 48001 to 49261, 400001 to 402001,
410001 to 410033
DXC-D35WS 10001 to 10750, 18001 to 18336, 100001 to 100394
DXC-D35WSP 40001 to 40420, 48001 to 48366, 400001 to 400030

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Using the CD-ROM Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation
Manual for the CA-TX50/50P in English, Japanese, French,
German, Italian and Spanish in PDF format.
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
Memo
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:
1Insert 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.
2Select and click on the operation manual that you want to
read.
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.
Memo
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.
Note
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a
new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

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Location and Functions of Parts
Front side
Accessory shoe
Shoulder strap fitting
Rear side
1Camera connector
2CALL button
3RET/VTR button
4CCU/VTR/CMA connector
5INTERCOM knob
6EARPHONE jack
7INTERCOM connector
8PROMPT/GENLOCK connector
9DC IN connector
0SDI OUT connector
1Camera connector (PRO 76-pin
DIGITAL)
Connect to the camera’s VTR
connector.
2CALL button
Press to call the operator of a camera
control unit (CCU) or remote control
panel.
When this button is pressed, a red tally
indicator lights on the CCU and
remote control panel.
Note
The CALL button does not function in
a system which combines the CA-D50
with a CCU-M5A/M5AP.

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3RET/VTR button
Use this button when a CCU-D50/
D50P/M5A/M5AP or VTR is
connected to the CCU/VTR/CMA
connector.
When a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/
M5AP is connected: Holding down
this button displays return video
in the viewfinder. When the
button is released, the viewfinder
returns to the video being shot by
the camera.
When a VTR is connected: This
button functions as a VTR
recording start/stop button.
Recording starts when the button
is pressed and stops when it is
pressed again.
4CCU/VTR/CMA connector
(26-pin, male)
Connect a CCU-D50/D50P/M5A/
M5AP, VTR, or CMA-8A/8ACE AC
Adaptor. This connector sends and
receives power and all video, audio,
and control signals between this unit
and the connected device.
5INTERCOM knob
Adjusts the received signal level of
intercom audio.
6EARPHONE jack (mini jack)
Connect earphones. Earphones allow
you to monitor the recording or
playback audio of a VTR connected to
this unit.
7INTERCOM connector (mini
intercom jack)
Connect the DR-100 headset (not
supplied). The DR-100 allows you to
talk with the operators of camera
control units, special effects units,
switchers, and so on.
8PROMPT/GENLOCK connector
(BNC type)
When a CCU is not connected:
Input a reference video signal
(black burst or composite video
signal) for external
synchronization.
When a CCU is connected: This
connector outputs prompter
signals whenever prompter
signals are input to the CCU.
9DC IN connector (XLR 4-pin)
Connect to an external DC power
supply (12 V). Use the CCQX-3 DC
Power Cord (not supplied) to connect
this connector and the CMA-8A/
8ACE AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Power supplied from the DC IN
connector is given priority over power
supplied from the CCU/VTR/CMA
connector.
0SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
Outputs video signals from the camera
as digital video (SDI) signals.
Location and Functions of Parts

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Mounting on Video Camera
This unit
Groove
Slot
Projection
(Continued)
This unit is dockable with a DXC-D35/D50/D55 series digital
video camera.
Before mounting on a DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera,
remove the camera’s shoulder pad.
On how to remove the shoulder pad, refer to the procedure of
mounting a VTR described in the operating instructions for the
DXC-D35/D50/D55 series camera.
Note
Always power the camera off before mounting this unit.
1Fit the projection on the bottom of
this unit into the slot on the
camera.
2Slide the unit along the groove on
the camera, and press firmly until
fixed.
Camera

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3Tighten the two screws in the
figure.
4Tighten the two screws on the
bottom side of the camera.
5Attach the shoulder pad.
To remove this unit from the camera
Carry out the mounting procedure in
reverse.
Attachment screws
Mounting on Video Camera

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Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery
Adapter
1Remove the 4 screws on the back
side of this unit.
2Attach the battery adaptor
mounting bracket (Part number 3-
690-850-01; not supplied) with
the screws removed in step 1.
3Using the wrench and screws
supplied with the BKP-L551,
mount the BKP-L551 Battery
Adapter (not supplied) on the
battery adaptor mounting bracket.
Wrench
BKP-L551
Battery adaptor mounting bracket
(Continued)

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4Connect the 4-pin connector of
the BKP-L551 to the DC IN
connector of this unit.
To remove the battery adapter
Repeat the mounting procedure in
reverse.
4-pin connector
DC IN connector
Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter

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Notes on Use
Use and storage locations
Avoid using or storing the unit in the
following places:
•Where it is subject to extremes of
temperature (operating temperature:
–10ºC to +45ºC (14ºF to 113ºF)).
Note that in summer the temperature
in a car with the windows closed can
reach 50ºC (122ºF).
•Very damp or dusty places.
•Where rain is likely to reach the unit.
•Places subject to severe vibration.
•Near strong magnetic fields
• Near transmitting stations generating
strong radio waves.
Avoid violent impacts
Dropping the unit, or otherwise
imparting a violent shock to it, is
likely to cause it to malfunction.
Do not cover with cloth
While the unit is in operation, do not
cover it with a cloth or other material.
This can cause the temperature to rise,
leading to a malfunction.
Care
If the body of the unit is dirty, wipe it
with a dry cloth. For severe dirt, use
a soft cloth steeped in a small amount
of neutral detergent, then wipe dry.
Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol or thinners, as these may
damage the finish.

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Specifications
General
Power requirements
When supplied via CCU
connector: 12 V DC
When supplied via DC IN
connector: 12 V (10.5 to
17 V)
Power consumption
3.8 W
Operating temperature
–10°C to +45°C (14°F to
113°F)
Operating humidity
20% to 90%
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to
140°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
113 ×183 ×168 mm (4 1/2
×7 1/4×6 5/8inches)
Mass 1.1 kg (2 lb 6 oz)
Output connectors
CCU/VTR/CMA
Z type 26-pin (1)
PROMPTER OUT/GENLOCK IN
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
DC IN XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to
17 V DC
Camera connector
PRO 76-pin DIGITAL (1)
SDI OUT
BNC type (1), 0.8 Vp-p,
75 Ω, 270 Mbps
INTERCOM
Minijack (1)
EARPHONE
Minijack (1), 8 Ω
Accessories supplied
Operating Instructions (1)
CD-ROM Manual (1)
Warranty card (1)
Accessories not supplied
DXF-51/51CE 5-inch viewfinder
AC-DN10 AC Adaptor
DC power cord
BKP-L551 Battery Adapter
Battery adapter mounting bracket for
BKP-L551 (part number 3-690-
850-01)
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.

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