Sony Camcorder ca d50 User Manual

3-620-533-11(1)  
Camera Adaptor  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and  
retain it for future reference.  
CA-D50  
2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Overview........................................................................... 4  
Using the CD-ROM Manual...........................................5  
Location and Functions of Parts.................................... 7  
Mounting on Video Camera ............................................ 9  
Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter .................... 11  
Notes on Use.................................................................. 13  
Specifications ................................................................ 14  
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Overview  
The CA-D50 is a camera adaptor for mounting on a DXC-D35/  
D35WS 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.  
Note  
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  
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.  
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Using the CD-ROM Manual  
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CA-  
D50 series of camera adaptor (English, Japanese, French,  
German, Italian and Spanish versions).  
CD-ROM System Requirements  
The following are required to access the supplied CD-ROM  
disc.  
• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU,  
or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU.  
- Installed memory: 32 MB or more  
- CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster  
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600 or  
higher  
When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-ROM  
disc may be slow, or not possible at all.  
Preparations  
The following software must be installed on your computer in  
order to use the operation manuals contained in the CD-ROM  
disc.  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or  
Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher  
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher  
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Overview  
Notes  
• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may be  
downloaded from the following URL:  
• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be downloaded  
from the following URL:  
• If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be  
downloaded from the following URL:  
To Read the CD-ROM Manual  
To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM disc,  
do the following.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.  
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double  
click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.  
2
Select and click the operation manual that you want to  
read.  
A PDF file of the operation manual opens.  
Note  
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its  
content, for example because of a hardware failure, contact  
your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.  
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Location and Functions of Parts  
Front side  
Accessory shoe  
Shoulder strap fitting  
1 Camera connector  
Rear side  
2 CALL button  
3 RET/VTR button  
4 CCU/VTR/CMA connector  
5 INTERCOM knob  
6 EARPHONE jack  
7 INTERCOM connector  
8 PROMPT/GENLOCK connector  
9 DC IN connector  
0 SDI OUT connector  
1 Camera connector (PRO 76-pin  
DIGITAL)  
Connect to the camera’s VTR  
Note  
The CALL button does not function in  
a system which combines the CA-D50  
with a CCU-M5A/M5AP.  
connector.  
2 CALL 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.  
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Location and Functions of Parts  
3 RET/VTR button  
7 INTERCOM 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.  
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.  
8 PROMPT/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.  
4 CCU/VTR/CMA connector  
(26-pin, male)  
9 DC 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.  
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.  
5 INTERCOM knob  
Adjusts the received signal level of  
intercom audio.  
0 SDI OUT connector (BNC type)  
Outputs video signals from the camera  
as digital video (SDI) signals.  
6 EARPHONE jack (mini jack)  
Connect earphones. Earphones allow  
you to monitor the recording or  
playback audio of a VTR connected to  
this unit.  
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Mounting on Video Camera  
This unit is dockable with a DXC-D35/D35WS series digital  
video camera.  
Before mounting on a DXC-D35/D35WS 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/D35WS series camera.  
Note  
Always power the camera off before mounting this unit.  
1 Fit the projection on the bottom of  
this unit into the slot on the  
camera.  
This unit  
Slot  
Groove  
Projection  
Camera  
2 Slide the unit along the groove on  
the camera, and press firmly until  
fixed.  
(Continued)  
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Mounting on Video Camera  
3 Tighten the two screws in the  
figure.  
4 Tighten the two screws on the  
bottom side of the camera.  
Attachment screws  
5 Attach the shoulder pad.  
To remove this unit from the camera  
Carry out the mounting procedure in  
reverse.  
10  
 
Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery  
Adapter  
1 Remove the 4 screws on the back  
side of this unit.  
2 Attach the battery adaptor  
Battery adaptor mounting bracket  
mounting bracket (Part number 3-  
690-850-01; not supplied) with  
the screws removed in step 1.  
3 Using 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  
(Continued)  
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Mounting the BKP-L551 Battery Adapter  
4 Connect the 4-pin connector of  
the BKP-L551 to the DC IN  
connector of this unit.  
DC IN connector  
4-pin connector  
To remove the battery adapter  
Repeat the mounting procedure in  
reverse.  
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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  
Camera connector  
PRO 76-pin DIGITAL (1)  
General  
SDI OUT  
Power requirements  
When supplied via CCU  
connector: 12 V DC  
When supplied via DC IN  
connector: 12 V (10.5 to  
17 V)  
BNC type (1), 0.8 Vp-p,  
75 , 270 Mbps  
INTERCOM  
Minijack (1)  
EARPHONE  
Minijack (1), 8 Ω  
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)  
Accessories supplied  
Operating Instructions (1)  
CD-ROM Manual (1)  
Warranty card (1)  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
113 × 183 × 168 mm (4 1/2  
× 7 1/4 × 6 5/8 inches)  
Accessories not supplied  
DR-100 Headset  
DXF-51/51CE 5-inch viewfinder  
CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor  
CCQX-3 DC Power Cord  
BKP-L551 Battery Adapter  
Battery adapter mounting bracket for  
BKP-L551 (part number 3-690-  
850-01)  
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  
Design and specifications are subject  
to change without notice.  
DC IN  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to  
17 V DC  
Sony Corporation  
 

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