Sony CA-TX7/TX7P User manual

1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Camera Adaptor
3-859-844-13(1)
CA-TX7/TX7P

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the USA
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.
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply with
FCC emission limits.
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Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................4
Location and Function of Parts .......................................5
Front and Left Side.............................................................. 5
Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side ................ 7
Connectors on the Rear and Right Side .............................. 9
Mounting onVideo Camera............................................11
Notes on Use ...................................................................14
Specifications..................................................................15

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Overview
The CA-TX7/TX7P Camera Adaptor, which is docked with a DXC-D30/
D30P or DXC-637 series Color Video Camera, allows connecting the
camera to the CCU-TX7/TX7P Camera Control Unit via a triaxial cable.
Component signal transfer method
This unit enables transfer of Y, R–Y and B–Y signals for high picture
quality.
Long-distance transfer
The maximum triaxial cable length that can be used to connect this unit to
a camera control unit is max. 750 m (when using a Belden ø8.5 mm cable)
or 1125 m (when using a Belden ø13.2 mm cable).
Electrical shock prevention function
To prevent electrical shock, this unit shuts off any high-voltage power
supply whenever there is an incomplete connection.
Coaxial cable connection
When necessary, this unit can be connected to a camera control unit via a
coaxial cable.1)
Variety of input/output connectors
Input/output connectors for the following signals are provided:
•Video signal output for teleprompter
•Return video signal output
•Intercom/program output for connected headset
•Microphone or line-in audio input
•Lens or tripod head control signal output
1) This unit’s triaxial connector must be refitted to enable
connection of a coaxial cable. Consult your Sony dealer
for details.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front and Left Side
1Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL or
PRO 50-pin)
Connects to the camera’s VTR connector. Two types
of connectors are provided and can be replaced
according to the camera.
PRO 76-pin DIGITAL: Use this connector for
docking with the DXC-D30/D30P digital video
cameras.
PRO 50-pin: Use this connector for docking with the
DXC-637 series analog video cameras.
For details on replacing these connectors, see “Mounting
on video Camera” on page 11.
Note
Use a DXC-D30/D30P with ROM of ver. 1.1 or later.
For version check and ROM change, consult your
Sony dealer.
2TALK switch
Selects whether or not to transfer intercom audio from
the camera to the camera control unit.
ON: Transfers intercom audio from camera to camera
control unit.
OFF: Do not transfer intercom audio from camera to
camera control unit.
REMOTE: Transfers intercom audio from camera to
camera control unit only while the VTR START
button on camera or lens is being pressed.
Accessory shoe 2TALK switch
3INTERCOM switch
4INTERCOM knob
5PROGRAM knob
6RETURN 1/RETURN 2
buttons
7BREAKER button
8POWER switch
3INTERCOM switch
Selects the channel for transferring intercom audio.
CH1: Selects CH1 (channel 1).
CH2: Selects CH2 (channel 2).
Note
When the LINE switch on the CCU-TX7/TX7P
Camera Control Unit is in the PRIV position, the
intercom operates only between the camera and the
camera control unit regardless of the INTERCOM
switch position.
4INTERCOM knob
Adjusts the intercom audio reception level.
When using a DXC-D30/D30P, setting the TALK
switch 2to REMOTE will enable the audio level
knob on the DXC-D30/D30P’s front panel to adjust
both the intercom audio and program audio levels.
5PROGRAM knob
Adjusts the program audio reception level.
When using a DXC-D30/D30P camera, setting the
TALK switch 2to REMOTE will enable this knob to
adjust the balance between the program audio and
intercom audio levels. Turn clockwise to raise the
program audio level, and turn counterclockwise to
raise the intercom audio level.
Shoulder strap fitting
1Camera connector