Sony CCU-590 User manual

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
CCU-590/590P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition

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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 APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer l’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.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf
das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
WARNING:
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the
use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
1.Prevention against overloading of branch
circuit
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure that the
rack does not overload the supply circuit.
2.Providing protective earth
When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that the
outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth
connection.
3.Internal air ambient temperature of the rack
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure
that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack is
within the specified limit of this product.
4.Prevention against achieving hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading
When this product is installed in a rack, please make sure
that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition due to
uneven mechanical loading.
5.Install the equipment while taking the operating
temperature of the equipment into
consideration
For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the
specifications of the Operation Manual.
6.When performing the installation, keep the
following space away from walls in order to
obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.
Right, Left : 4 cm (1.6 inches) or more
Rear : 10 cm (4 inches) or more
For the customers in the U.S.A. (for CCU-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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG

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For the customers in Europe (for CCU-590P)
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
•EN60950: Product Safety
•EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
•EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial),
E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio)
Pour les clients européens (pour CCU-590P)
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
(89/336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions
(73/23/CEE) émises par la Commission de la
Communauté européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
• EN60950 : 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 CCU-590P)
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) sowie die
Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/23/EWG) der EG-
Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN60950: 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)

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................... 5
Function and Location of Parts and Controls ...................6
Front panel ................................................................................ 6
Rear panel ................................................................................. 7
Internal power switch and internal boards.............................. 10
Connecting the CCU-590/590P to the Video Camera ......11
Notes on connections.............................................................. 11
Self-Diagnostics ................................................................. 12
Settings of the camera..............................................................12
Status display of the camera system ........................................12
Self-diagnostics of the camera system.....................................12
Self-diagnostics results of the CCU-590/590P internal boards ...
13
Self-diagnostics results of the camera internal boards ............15
ROM version indication ..........................................................15
Exiting the Self-diagnostic mode.............................................15
When an error occurs...............................................................15
Specifications ..................................................................... 16
General.....................................................................................16
Input signals.............................................................................16
Output signals ..........................................................................16
Camera input/output signals ....................................................16
Supplied accessories ................................................................16
Optional accessories ................................................................16

Overview 5
Overview
The CCU-590/590P Camera Control Unit provides a
variety of remote control and adjustment functions for the
processing of signals from a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/
E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP CCD Color Video
Camera, and can be used in Electronic Field Production
(EFP) or studio work.
The CCU-590/590P has the following features:
Wide variety of system configurations
•The optional CA-905K/F/T/L large-lens adaptor allows
a large lens to be fitted onto the portable video camera
and used in conjunction with the BVF-77/77CE 7-inch
B/W Viewfinder.
•3 output lines (composite video or SDI can be selected as
the output signal) are provided.
•When equipped with the optional RM-B750 Remote
Control Unit, the RM-B750 can be used to control the
video camera directly, without the use of a RCP-750/751
Remote Control Panel.
The RM-B750 does not work when the CCU-590/590P is
connected to the CNU-700 Camera Network Unit.
•The CCU-590/590P supports communications between
the video camera and the CCU-590/590P over either a
triax cable or coaxial cable. (Power, however, is not
supplied to the video camera in the case of coaxial
cable.)
10-MHz, wideband triax transmission
•Wideband triax transmission with Y signal at 10 MHz,
R-Y and B-Y signals at 6 MHz is used for inputting
video signals from the video camera. Maximum length
of triax cable is 700 meters (with diameter of 8.5 mm),
1,050 meters (BELDEN 9232 with diameter of 13.2
mm), or 1,400 meters (with diameter of 14.5 mm).
•The CCU-590/590P supports prompter signal
transmission.
Rack mountable
Two CCU-590/590Ps can be mounted side by side in a
standard 19-inch EIA rack when using an optional RMM-
301 Rack Mount Adaptor.
Note

Function and Location of Parts and Controls
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Function and Location of Parts and Controls
Front panel
aCamera number sheet/tally indicator
Lights red when the red tally signal is input (e.g. when the
video signal from the video camera connected to the CCU-
590/590P goes on air). When the CALL button on the
video camera, MSU-900/950, RCP-750/751 series remote
control panel, or an optional RM-B750 is pressed, the
indicator lights if it is not lit, and goes off if it is lit.
The indicator lights green when the green tally signal is
input (e.g. when the video signal from the camera
connected to the CCU-590/590P goes off air).
Attach the supplied number sheet here to indicate the
camera number.
bPOWER switch/CAM (camera) and MAIN
indicators
The POWER switch turns on or off the power supply to the
entire camera system, including the CCU-590/590P, the
video camera, and the remote control unit connected to the
REMOTE connector on the CCU-590/590P.
The MAIN and CAM indicators light when the POWER
switch is turned on.
The CAM indicator goes off when the power is turned off
by the CAM PW button on the remote control panel or the
master setup unit, or CAM POWER switch on the internal
AT b o a r d .
If the fan in the CCU-590/590P stops, the MAIN indicator
will flash to warn you of the abnormal condition. If this
occurs, turn the POWER switch off immediately and
contact Sony service personnel.
cCABLE ALARM indicators
OPEN: Lights when no triax cable is connected to the
CAMERA connector on the rear panel of the CCU-
590/590P, or when the load current is extremely low
even when a camera cable is connected.
SHORT: Lights when there is a current overflow in the
triax cable.
dINCOM audio input/output/setting section
INCOM (intercom) connector (XLR, 5-pin)
Connects a headset.
INCOM level control
Adjusts the input level of the intercom.
"
1
CAM
ON PROD
PGM PGM
MIC –
OFF PRIV
OPEN
SHORT
MAIN
bPOWER switch/CAM and MAIN indicators
aCamera number sheet/tally indicator
cCABLE ALARM indicators
dINCOM input/output/setting section
Note

Function and Location of Parts and Controls 7
MIC/PGM (program audio) switch
ON: Turns on the headset microphone.
OFF: Turns off the headset microphone.
PGM: Outputs the program audio when the one ear
headset is used. When this position is selected, the
INCOM level control adjusts input level of the
program audio. The level of the PGM1 and PGM2 can
be adjusted by using the VR located on the panel side
of the internal AU board.
INCOM (intercom) selector
Selects the pathway of intercom signals output/input
through the INCOM/TALLY/PGM connector.
PROD: Producer line.
PRIV: Producer line and engineer line are cut off and
communication is possible only between the CCU-
590/590P and the camera connected to the rear panel
of the CCU-590/590P.
ENG: Engineer line. The settings regarding the output
intercom signals can be performed on the internal AU
board. For details, consult your Sony service
personnel.
Rear panel
aCAMERA connector (triax connector)
Connects to the CA-570/570P/590/590P/905K/F/T/L
Camera Adaptor attached to the BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/
E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video
Camera using a triax cable.
Do not use a defective triaxial cable.
The inner sheath of a triaxial cable is used for power
supply and the outer sheath for safety ground.
aCAMERA connector
bAUDIO OUTPUT connectors
cINPUT connectors
dOUTPUT connectors
eREMOTE connector
fETHERNET connector
gINTERCOM/TALLY/PGM connector
hMIC REMOTE connector
iWF MODE connector
jAC IN connector
Caution

Function and Location of Parts and Controls
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For your safety, do not use a triaxial cable whose inner and
outer sheaths are short-circuited. Use of such a cable will
cause electric shock.
bAUDIO OUTPUT connectors (XLR, 3-pin)
Supply audio signals from the video camera.
cINPUT connectors
The REFERENCE INPUT connectors, RET-1 connectors,
and the RET-2/PROMPTER connectors are loop-through
connectors.
AREFERENCE INPUT connectors (BNC type)
The upper connector accepts reference signals (black burst
signal) for external synchronization. The input signal is
output from the lower connector. The reference input
signal can be terminated at 75 ohms internally. To
terminate the signal, input the reference signal to the upper
connector.
BRET-1 (return video signal 1) connectors (BNC
type)
The upper connector accepts return video signal. The input
signal is output from the lower connector.
For details on the selection of RET-1, refer to Operation
Manual that came with the camera or camera adaptor.
CRET-2 (return video signal 2)/PROMPTER
connectors (BNC type)
The upper connector accepts return video signal or
teleprompter signal. The input signal is output from the
lower connector. The signal is split and output to the RET-
2 and PROMPTER signal lines.
For details on the selection of RET-2, refer to Operation
Manual that came with the camera or camera adaptor.
Use the switch on the internal board to output the prompter
signal.
For details on the internal boards, consult your Sony
service personnel.
DSDI (serial digital interface) RET-3/4 (return video
signal 3/4) connectors (BNC type)
Accept SDI return video signal. (These connctors are not
loop-through connectors.)
For details on the selection of RET-3 or RET-4, refer to
Operation Manual that came with the camera or camera
adaptor.
ECOAX (coaxial) connector (BNC type)
Accepts and supplies signal from/to the video camera
using a coaxial cable. Power is not supplied to the camera
or a camera adaptor through this connector.
To use this connector, it is required to change the setting of
the internal board. For details, consult your Sony service
personnel.
FSPARE connector (BNC type)
Not used.
dOUTPUT connectors
AVBS (composite video signal)/SDI (serial digital
interface)-1, VBS/SDI-2, VBS/SDI-3 connectors
(BNC type)
Supply the signal from the video camera in composite or
SDI format.
Use the switch on the internal board to select the composite
video signal or SDI signal.
For details on the internal boards, consult your Sony
service personnel.
BY/G, R-Y/R, B-Y/B (component video signal/RGB
output) connectors (BNC type)
Supply the component signals or the R, G, and B signals
for the chroma keyer from each connector.
Use the switch on the internal board to select the signals to
be output.
For details on the internal boards, consult your Sony
service personnel.
AREFERENCE INPUT connectors
BRET-1 connectors
CRET-2/PROMPTER connectors
DSDI RET-3/RET-4 connectors
ECOAX connector
FSPARE connector
AVBS/SDI-1, VBS/SDI-2, VBS/SDI-3
connectors
BY-G, R-Y/R, B-Y/B connectors
CPIX connector
DSYNC connector
EWF connector

Function and Location of Parts and Controls 9
CPIX (picture monitor output) connector (BNC type)
Supplies a video signal or video and character signals
together to a picture monitor.
Use the PICTURE MONITOR button on the MSU-900/
950, MONITOR SELECT button on the RCP-750/751,
and MONITOR SELECT control on the RM-B750 to
select the signal output from the PIX connector. When the
signal output from the PIX connector on the RCP-750/751
or the RM-B750 changes, the waveform output on the
waveform monitor also changes.
DSYNC connector
Connect to the synchronous signal input connector on a
waveform monitor or picture monitor.
EWF (waveform monitor output) connector (BNC
type)
Supplies a video signal to a waveform monitor.
The WAVEFORM MONITOR button on the optional
MSU-900/950, MONITOR SELECT button on the RCP-
750/751, or MONITOR SELECT control on the RM-B750
selects the signal output from the WF connector. Changing
the signal output from the WF connector on the RCP-750/
751 or the RM-B750 simultaneously changes the picture
on the picture monitor.
eREMOTE (remote control) connector (8-pin)
Connects to the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit, RCP-
750/751 Series Remote Control Panel or RM-B750
Remote Control Unit with an optional CCA-5-xx
connecting cable to transmit/receive control signals.
fETHERNET connector
Supports the Ethernet system.
For details, consult your Sony service personnel.
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port. Follow the instructions for this port.
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas un connecteur
pour cåblage de périphérique qui pourrait avoir une tension
excessive à ce port. Suivez les instructions pour ce port.
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-
Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese
Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für
diese Buchse.
gINTERCOM/TALLY/PGM (program audio)
connector (D-sub, 25-pin)
Inputs/outputs intercom, tally, or program audio signals.
Connects to an intercom, tally, or program audio connector
of an intercom system.
hMIC REMOTE (microphone remote control)
connector (D-sub, 15-pin)
Connects to an external control unit such as an audio
mixer. With the connected unit, you can set the
microphone input level of the video camera to –60, –50, –
40, –30, or –20 dB.
iWF MODE (waveform monitor mode) connector
(4-pin)
Connects to the corresponding connector on a waveform
monitor to allow the sequential monitoring of signals.
jAC IN (AC power input) connector
Connects to an AC power source using the supplied AC
power cord. Secure the power cord to the CCU-590/590P
using the supplied plug holder.
CAUTION
PRÉCAUTION
ACHTUNG

Function and Location of Parts and Controls
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Internal power switch and internal boards
Internal power switch
When abnormality has occurred and power cannot be cut
off by pressing the POWER switch on the front panel, open
the front panel and turn off this power switch.
Internal boards
Refer to System Manual.
AT EN IV AU DMTR
ON
Internal power switch
Internal boards

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Connecting the CCU-590/590P to the Video Camera
When connecting a CCU-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/
E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color
Video Camera, you must first attach the CA-570/570P/
590/590P Camera Adaptor to the video camera.
A large lens and the BVF-77/77CE 7-inch Viewfinder are
connected to the CCU-590/590P through the CA-905K/F/
T/L series large-lens adaptor and the BKP-9057
Viewfinder Saddle, as shown in the illustration below.
Notes on connections
Triax cable
The triax cable should never be connected to or
disconnected from the CCU-590/590P when the power is
turned on. Always turn the unit off first.
Video camera
Some switches or controls on the video camera may not
work when the camera is connected to the CCU-590/590P.
For details, refer to Operation Manuals of the video
camera and the camera adaptor.
• The maximum power output from the CAMERA connector of
the CCU-590/590P is 110 watts (including a maximum cable
loss of 10 watts). Do not connect any equipment which
consumes more than 110 watts of power.
• The BVF-7700/7700P Color Viewfinder cannot be used
because of the power output rating mentioned above.
Notes
CA-570/570P/590/590P
BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/
E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP
Triax cable
When a large lens is used
BVF-77/77CE
CA-590/590P
BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/
E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP
BKP-9057
CA-905K/F/T/L
CCU-590/590P
To an AC power source

Self-Diagnostics
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Self-Diagnostics
When an RCP-750/751 remote control panel or the RM-
B750 is connected to the CCU-590/590P, or when a switch
on the internal IV board is set, you can display the results
of self-diagnostics of the internal boards of the CCU-590/
590P and other information on a monitor screen.
When the RM-B750 is connected to the CCU-590/590P,
the information can be viewed on the monitor connected to
the PIX or VBS/SDI-3 connector.
Settings of the camera
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the status of
the CCU-590/590P is displayed on the monitor screen.
The settings on the video camera appears.
At the top of the screen, the following items are displayed
from left to right: MASTER GAIN, CROP, EVS,
SHUTTER, and SHUTTER ON/OFF.
At the bottom of the screen, the following items are
displayed from left to right: ND FILTER, IRIS,
EXTENDER, and CC FILTER.
For the meanings of each item, refer to Operation Manuals
of the video camera.
Status display of the camera system
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the video
camera status is displayed on the monitor screen. The
status of the camera system appears.
BVP (the first column): Model name and format of the
connected camera
CCU (the second column): Model name and format of
the connected camera control unit
GEN Lock: The status of the external reference signal
Prompter: Transmission direction of the teleprompter
signal
Dsub15pin: Microphone input level setting performed
through the MIC REMOTE connector
Return-1 to 4: The settings of the RET-1, RET-2/
PROMPTER, SDI RET-3/RET-4 connectors
Self-diagnostics of the camera
system
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the status of
the CCU-590/590P is displayed on the monitor screen. The
results of a self-diagnosis of the camera system are
displayed. Press the CHARACTER button again to display
successive pages.
Page 1
TRIAX TYPE: Type of Triaxial circuit
TRIAX Cable: Triax cable connection status (connected/
disconnected)

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TRIAX Comp.: Cable compensation of a triax cable
(automatic/manual)
TRIAX Step: Compensation step of the triax cable (step
indication in the circuit) (The cable length may not be
displayed correctly.)
Fan Power: Fan status in the CCU power block
Timer: Power up time to devices connected
CCU Power: Status of the CCU power supply
SerialNo: Serial number of the CCU
Page 2
CAMERA Cable: Camera cable connection status
(connected/shorted)
CAMERA Data: Camera data transmission status
CAMERA Power: Power supply status of the camera
CAMERA Tone: Camera ID tone status
RCP Cable: Connection status of the REMOTE
connector (connected/shorted)
RCP Data: Data transmission status of the REMOTE
connector
RCP Power: Power supply status of the REMOTE
connector
The following items are displayed only when the F panel
is connected.
F-PANEL Cable: F-panel cable connection status
(connected/shorted)
F-PANEL data: F-panel data transmission status
F-PANEL Power: Power supply status of the F-panel
Page 3
Intercom CCU: CCU intercom selection
Intercom CAMERA CH1: Status of intercom 1 of the
camera (producer line/engineer line)
CHU MIC Gain: Gain and control status of the
microphone circuit
Page 4
Shows the settings of the Ethernet system.
For details, contact your Sony service personnel.
Self-diagnostics results of the CCU-
590/590P internal boards
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751 series
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the results of
the Ethernet self-diagnostics page is displayed on the
monitor screen. The results of a self-diagnosis of the CCU-
590/590P internal boards are displayed. Press the
CHARACTER button again to display successive pages.
For details on the internal boards, refer to the System
Manual.
DM board
CAM Video: Status of the Y, R-Y, and B-Y signals of the
triax signal

Self-Diagnostics
14
Skin Gate: Reception status of the Skin gate signal from
the camera
TRIAX Comp.: Cable compensation of a triax cable
TRIAX Step: Compensation step of the triax cable (step
indication in the circuit) (The cable length may not be
displayed correctly.)
Power: DM board power supply status
TR board
Prompter: Setting status of the prompter line
Tone: Tone signal status
Incom: Demodulating status of the intercom line
CHU Data: Data reception status from the camera
Power: TR board power supply status
Board ID: ID number of the TR board
AT board
Reference: Operation mode of the phase adjustment
Gen Lock: Locking status
CCU Power: CCU power supply type (AC/DC) and
power supply status
BATT Volt: Voltage of the coin battery supplied with the
AT board
PLL Volt: Status of the PLL circuit of the AT board
CCU Mode: Operation mode of the CCU
PLD Config: Configuration result status of the PLD
mounted on the AT board
Board ID: ID number of the AT board
AU board
MIC: Audio embedding for the main SDI video signal.
FRON INCOM: Settings of the front intercom
INCOM: Channel setting for the intercom made on the
video camera
PGM: Program audio setting
Audio PLL: PLL staatus of the audio signal
Power: AU board power supply status
CN: CN board power supply status
PLD: PLD status on the AU board
Board ID: ID number of the AU board
IV board
RETURN: Input settings for the return channels 1 to 4
MIX-Y: Setting for camera signal to be mixed with the
return signal
Power: IV board power supply status
DIF: Status of the DIF connected to the rear of the IV
board
PLD: Status of the PLD mounted on the IV board
Board ID: ID number of the IV board

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EN board
Component: Setting status of the component output
signal from the OUTPUT connector and status of the
sync signal added to the component Y/G output signal
from the OUTPUT connector
Composite: Setting status of the composite output signal
from the OUTPUT connector
Power: EN board power supply status
VDA: Power supply status of the VDA board on the rear
PLD: Status of the PLD mounted on the EN board
Board ID: ID number of the EN board
Self-diagnostics results of the
camera internal boards
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the last page
of the results of the self-diagnostics of the CCU-590/590P
internal boards is displayed on the monitor screen. The
results of a self-diagnosis of the internal boards of the
camera are displayed.
ROM version indication
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 while the results of
self-diagnostics of the camera internal boards are
displayed on the monitor screen. The ROM version of each
device within the system is displayed.
Exiting the Self-diagnostic mode
Press the CHARACTER button on the RCP-750/751
remote control panel or the RM-B750 repeatedly to display
the ROM version indication page, then press the
CHARACTER button again.
When an error occurs
The error message is displayed on the picture monitor. In
such a case, the self-diagnostics page corresponding to the
board where the error has occurred appears by pressing the
CHARACTER button.
When you keep pressing the CHARACTER button, pages
are automatically turned to a screen with no characters
(character OFF screen).

Specifications
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Specifications
General
Power consumption
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, maximum
1.8 A
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method:
50 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1:
10 A (230 V)
Cable length Maximum 750 m (φ8.6 mm)
Operating temperature
–10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Dimensions 200 × 124 × 365 mm (8 × 5 × 143/8in.)
(w / h / d) not including projecting
parts
Mass Approx. 5.5 kg (12 lb 2 oz)
Input signals
REFERENCE BNC type (loopthrough)
VBS/BS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
RET 1/21) BNC type (1 each, loopthrough)
VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PROMPTER1) BNC type (loopthrough)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
SDI RET 3/42) BNC type (1 each)
VBS, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms (terminated
internally)
SDI format, 270M bps, SMPTE259M
1) The same signal is input to the RET-2 connectors and the
PROMPTER connector.
2) The signal selection (SDI or VBS) input to the SDI-RET 3/4
connectors is switchable.
Output signals
VBS/SDI 1/2/33) BNC type (1 each)
VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
SDI format, 270M bps, SMPTE259M
Y/R-Y/B-Y video4)
BNC type (1 each)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R-Y/B-Y:
U.S.A. and Canada: 700 mVp-p, 75
ohms
Europe: 525 mVp-p, 75 ohms
R/G/B video4) BNC type (1 each)
700 mVp-p, 75 ohms
PIX BNC type (1)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
WF BNC type (1)
NTSC: 714 mVp-p, 75 ohms
PAL: 700 mVp-p, 75 ohms
Encoded output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
WF MODE 4-pin (1)
AUDIO OUTPUT
XLR, 3-pin
0 dBu/-20 dBu, balanced, 2 channels
SYNC BNC type (1)
0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3) The signal selection (VBS or SDI) output from the VBS/SDI 1/2/
3 connectors is switchable.
4) R/G/B and Y/R-Y/B-Y are switchable.
Camera input/output signals
CAMERA Triax (Kings type for the U.S.A. and
Canada, Fischer type for Europe)
COAX BNC type (1), 75 ohms
REMOTE 8-pin, multiconnector
ETHERNET IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u
100BASE-TX
INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM
D-sub, 25-pin (1)
4W/RTS
TALLY: 24 V DC, TTL level or contact
selectable
MIC REMOTE D-sub, 15-pin (1)
INCOM (on the front panel)
XLR, 5-pin (1)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
AC power plug holder (1)
4-pin connector (1)
Number plate (1 set)
Operation Manual (1)
Optional accessories
Extension board (service parts)
Remote Control Unit RM-B750
Rack Mount Adaptor RMM-301
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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CCU-590/590P
(UC/CE)
3-869-646-01 (1)
Printed in Belgium
2005.03.08
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