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.
For the customers in the USA (for CA-901K)
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.
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 einem Fachmann.
For the customers in Europe (for CA-901F)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe (pour CA-901F)
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa (für CA-901F)
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Dieses Gerät ist nur für den Gebrauch in Gewerbe und
Leichtindustrie bestimmt. Es entspricht der Klasse A, es
erfüllt nicht die Grenzwerte der Klasse B. In Deutschland
muß der Erwerber eine spezielle Betriebserlaubnis bei der
zuständigen Außenstelle des BAPT beantragen, um dieses
Gerät betreiben zu dürfen.
The CA-901K/901F Camera Build-Up Unit (called
“the unit” in this manual) allows you to connect a
studio lens and the BVP-550 portable color video
camera (called “the camera” in this manual)
incorporated into this unit.
You can configure a studio camera system by
attaching the CA-550/550P Camera Adaptor to the
camera and connecting a CCU-700/700P Camera
Control Unit (called “the CCU” in this manual) to this
unit.
Features
Compatible with Sony specification lenses
The unit allows you to attach Sony hanger-type lenses
(DC powered). It is compatible with both full servocontrol and manual control lenses. You can also use a
portable lens (with extender) if you attach the supplied
camera stabilizer to the camera mount.
Easy to assemble and disassemble
It is easy to attach and detach the viewfinder, and to fit
and remove the camera without detaching the lens and
viewfinder.
Suitable for outdoor ENG/EFP
•Rain cover for protection against moisture.
•Carrying handle for portability.
Seven-inch viewfinder
You can use either the BVF-77/77CE seven-inch
monochrome viewfinder. Use the cables supplied with
this unit to connect the viewfinder.
Functions for studio camera
When you fit the camera with a studio lens and
viewfinder to this unit you will be able to use the
following functions suitable for studio shootings in
addition to those for ENG and EFP:
•You can perform a variety of operations from the rear
panel, such as selecting whether or not you use the
tally indicator and controlling the box cursor and
marker displays in the viewfinder.
•AC output connector (CA-901K: 120 V AC, CA-
901F: 220 or 240 V AC).
•Script light connector (5 W) and on/off switch.
2(E)
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System Configuration
An example configuration of a studio camera system
using this unit is shown below.
Triaxial cables are available to connect this unit and a
CCU.
BVF-77/77CE 7-inch
monochrome viewfinder
CA-901K/901F
Camera Build-Up
Unit (this unit)
Studio lens
Maximum cable lengths are as follows:
Triaxial cableMaximum length
Fujikura (dia.14.5 mm)3000 m (1800 m)
Belden 92322250 m (1800 m)
Fujikura (dia.8.5 mm)1500 m (900 m)
a) Figures in parentheses for use with video return function.
CCT-K5T/K10T/K20T/K50T/K100T/K150T/K200T or CCT-5/
10/20/50/100/150/200 triaxial cable (available separately)
CCU-700/700P
Camera Control Unit
Tripod
Studio camera system configuration
3(E)
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Location and Function of Parts
Lens Attachment Section (Front) and Connectors 1
2
4 Lens connector 2
5 CCU connector
6 CA connector
7 AC OUT connector
Lens attachment section and connectors 1
1 Lens hold lever
Holds the lens by the tongue-like protrusion at the lens
bottom.
2 Lens hold lever locking knob
Locks the lens hold lever 1. Turn clockwise to
tighten, and counterclockwise to loosen.
3 Lens connector 1 (36-pin)
Connect to the camera connector of the lens.
Lens mouth
Pushrod exit
1 Lens hold lever
2 Lens hold lever
locking knob
3 Lens connector 1
6 CA (camera adaptor) connector (triaxial
connector, Kings type for the CA-901K, and
Fischer type for the CA-901F)
Connect to the CCU-550/550P connector of the CA550/550P camera adaptor.
7 AC OUT (AC power output) connector (3-pin)
AC power supply (CA-901K: 120 V AC, CA-901F:
220 or 240 V AC) for external equipment is available
via this connector.
4 Lens connector 2 (12-pin)
Connect to the LENS connector of the camera.
5 CCU (camera control unit) connector (triaxial
connector, Kings type for the CA-901K, and
Fischer type for the CA-901F)
Connect to the CAMERA connector of the CCU with
CCT-K5T/K10T/K20T/K50T/K100T/K150T/K200T
(for CA-901K) or CCT-5/10/20/50/100/150/200 (for
CA-901F) triaxial cable (available separately).
4(E)
When using the AC OUT connector, see the section “Input/
output connectors” on page 20(E) for the maximum triaxial
cable lengths for connection to the CCU connector.
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Camera Mount Section (Inner Base) and Connectors 2
Carrying handle
5 Number plate
holder
2
1 Camera mount
2 Slide lock knob
3 SCRIPT switch
Camera mount section and connectors 2
1 Camera mount (VCT-14 tripod attachment)
Fit the camera. Slides to the front and rear.
2 Slide lock knob
Locks the camera mount 1 so it does not slide.
Turn counterclockwise to lock the camera mount at the
far rear, and clockwise to lock it at the very front.
3 SCRIPT (script light) switch
Turns the script light connected to the SCRIPT
connector 4 on and off.
4 SCRIPT connector
4 SCRIPT connector (4-pin)
Supplies power (maximum 5 W) for a script light.
5 Number plate holder
Fit the supplied number plates.
5(E)
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Location and Function of Parts
Viewfinder Mount Section (Top) and Display Controls (Rear)
5 UP TALLY switch
1 Viewfinder mount
2 VF connector 1
Pushrod hole
3 VF connector 2
Power indicator
6 Box cursor control knob
Viewfinder mount section and display controls
1 Viewfinder mount
Attach the viewfinder.
2 VF connector 1 (25-pin)
Connect to the camera connector of the viewfinder.
3 VF connector 2 (12-pin)
Connect to the VF connector of the camera, using the
supplied viewfinder cables.
4 CURSOR/MARKER switch
Turns the box cursor and markers in the viewfinder on
and off.
CURSOR ON, MARKER ON:
Displays the box cursor, the safety
CURSOR MARKER
ON
OFF
zone marker, and the center marker.
ON
CURSOR OFF, MARKER ON:
Displays the safety zone marker
OFF
and the center marker.
CURSOR OFF, MARKER OFF:
No displey.
4 CURSOR/MARKER switch
5 UP TALLY switch
Turn to ON if you want the viewfinder’s exterior tally
indicator to light when a tally signal is input (the tally
indicator displayed on the viewfinder monitor screen
cannot be controlled).
6 Box cursor control knobs
Control the size and position of the box cursor
displayed in the viewfinder. The function of the each
knob is as follows.
H-POSI knob: Moves the cursor
H-POSIV-POSI
WIDTHHEIGHT
horizontally.
V-POSI knob: Moves the cursor
vertically.
HEIGHT knob: Changes the width of
the box cursor in the safety zone.
WIDTH knob: Changes the width of the
box cursor in the safety zone.
Box cursor control knobs
6(E)
CURSOR/MARKER switch
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
Fitting to the Tripod
1 Place the unit on its side on a
stable stand, so that you have a
good view of the base.
2 Attach the V-wedge shoe
supplied with the tripod to the
base of the unit, using the
screws supplied with the
tripod.
When attaching the V-wedge
shoe, taking the total weight of
this unit, the camera, studio
lens and viewfinder, and the
size of the pan and tilt head
into consideration, choose a
position such that the unit will
be mounted stably on the
tripod.
3 Attach the unit to the pan and
tilt head of the tripod.
Base of the unit
Front of the unit
Screws (supplied with tripod)
V-wedge shoe (supplied with tripod)
7(E)
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
Attaching the Studio Lens
1 Loosen the lens hold lever
locking knob and turn the lens
hold lever counterclockwise.
2 Insert the pin on the rear of the
lens into the U-shaped notch
on the front of the unit, and
catch the lens edge on the
projection of the unit.
Front of the unit
Lens hold lever
Lens hold lever locking knob
PinLens edge U-shaped notchProjection
8(E)
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3 Push the rear face of the lens
onto the front face of the unit.
Turn the lens hold lever
clockwise so that it holds down
the tongue-like protrusion at
the lens bottom, and tighten the
lens hold lever locking knob.
Lens hold lever
locking knob
Lens hold lever
9(E)
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
Fitting the Camera
Preparing the camera
1 Remove the 1.5-inch
viewfinder.
2 Connect the supplied
viewfinder cable to the
camera’s VF connector.
Turn the lens locking lever
upward and remove the lens
mount cap.
1.5-inch viewfinder
VF connector
VF connector
10(E)
Viewfinder cable
Lens locking lever
Lens mount cap
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Fitting the camera
1 Slide the camera mount to the
far rear, and tighten the slide
lock knob (turn
counterclockwise).
Note
The camera mount may be
retained with a belt, for
example after the unit is
transported. Undo the belt
before moving the camera
mount.
When you transport the unit,
slide the camera mount to the
very front and tighten this belt
to retain the camera mount.
2 Pick up the camera, and insert
from the rear of the unit. Draw
the viewfinder cables out from
the rear of the unit.
When the chest pad is attached
to the camera, opening the side
panel of this unit allows you to
perform the following
procedures easier.
Camera mount
Slide lock knob
3 Insert the V-wedge shoe on the
base of the camera into the Vshaped groove on the camera
mount (VCT-14 tripod
attachment), and slide the
camera forward until it clicks
in place.
Viewfinder cable
Camera
Camera mount
(Continued)
11(E)
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
4 Connect the lens connector 2
to the camera’s LENS
connector.
5 Connect the viewfinder cable
to the VF connector 2 on the
rear of this unit.
Connect the CA connector of
this unit to the triaxial
connector of the CA-550/550P.
Lens connector
LENS connector
Rear of this unit
CA-550/550P
Triaxial connector
6 If necessary, attach the camera
grip.
For procedures on attaching the
grip, refer to the camera’s
operation manual.
Viewfinder cable
CA connector
VF connector 2
12(E)
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Connecting the Camera and Studio Lens
1 Loosen the slide lock knob
(turn clockwise).
2 Slide the camera forward.
Pick up the rear of the camera,
and connect the camera’s lens
mount to the mount joint of the
lens.
3 While holding the camera,
tighten the lens locking lever
by turning downward.
Lens mount
Mount joint
Lens locking lever
(Continued)
13(E)
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
4 Tighten the slide lock knob
with a coin or screwdriver
(turn clockwise).
Slide lock knob
Removing the studio lens
1 Loosen the slide lock knob (turn
counterclockwise).
2 Pick up the rear of the camera, and turn the lens
locking lever upward.
3 Lift the camera up and pull backward to disengage
the camera’s lens mount from the mount joint.
4 Pull the camera to the far rear, and tighten the slide
lock knob (turn counterclockwise).
5 Disconnect all the cables and then remove the
camera. The lock is released when you pull the
lever on the camera mount holding the red button
on the lever.
6 Remove the lens.
Note
When using a manual control lens, be sure to remove
the push rod before removing the lens.
14(E)
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Attaching a Portable Lens
1 Loosen the four Phillips screws
and remove the camera mount
base.
2 Insert the supplied camera
stabilizer under the camera
mount.
Camera mount (VCT-14
tripod attachment)
Camera mount base
Phillips screws
Camera mount
3 Insert the two
3
/16 inch screws
(supplied) into the holes on the
rear side of the camera mount
base, and tighten using the
supplied L-wrench.
Camera mount base
Rear side of the camera
mount base
Camera stabilizer
(supplied)
3
/16 inch screws (supplied)
L-wrench (supplied)
(Continued)
15(E)
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Fitting the Camera, Equipment and Accessories
4 Attach the camera mount base
to this unit.
5 Loosen the slide lock knob
(turn clockwise), slide the
camera to the very front and
tighten with a coin or
screwdriver (turn clockwise).
6 Insert the camera into the unit,
following the procedure in
Section “Fitting the Camera”
(page 10(E)).
Camera mount base
Camera stabilizer
Screw the camera stabilizer and
camera mount base together to
the inner base of this unit.
7 Insert the mount joint of the
portable lens through the lens
mouth on the front of this unit
and connect to the camera’s
lens mount. Supporting the
lens, turn the lens locking lever
downward.
8 Insert the lens cable of the
portable lens through the lens
mouth of this unit, and connect
to the LENS connector of the
camera.
Lens mouth
Portable lens
Mount joint
Lens locking lever
Lens mount
16(E)
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Attaching the Viewfinder
Attaching the viewfinder
Insert the V-wedge shoe on the base of the viewfinder
in the V-shaped groove on the viewfinder mount, and
slide the viewfinder forward until it locks in place.
Viewfinder mount
1 Pull the tilt lock lever forward to release the lock.
2 Loosen the friction control knob by turning
counterclockwise. While pulling the lift lock
release lever down, grasp the handle and pull the
viewfinder down to the lowest position (standard
position).
3 Tighten the friction control knob by turning
clockwise, and lock by pushing the tilt lock lever
toward the lens.
Removing the viewfinder
V-wedge shoe
Attaching the viewfinder
Before you attach or detach the viewfinder, be sure to
verify that it is locked in standard position (see the
following paragraph).
The BVF-55/55CE 5-inch viewfinder can be also attached to
this unit. For procedures on attaching the BVF-55/55CE,
refer to the maintenance manual.
Locking the viewfinder in standard position
After using the viewfinder at an adjusted height or
angle, proceed as follows to return it to standard
position and lock it.
Note
Always lock the viewfinder in standard position when
you attach or detach it from the unit.
Friction control knob
1
Tilt lock lever
Verify that the viewfinder is locked in standard
position (see the previous section), then remove the
viewfinder.
Push the button while pulling
the lever forward, and slide the
viewfinder backward.
Removing the viewfinder
Button
Lever
Fitting the Number Plates
Fit the supplied number plates to the number plate
holder.
Lift lock release knob
2
Locking the viewfinder in standard position
Number plate holder
Fitting the number plate
Insert the projections on the both
side of the number plate into the
notches on the frame.
2
Number plate
17(E)
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Connections and Operation
After assembling a system consisting of this unit and a
camera, you will usually supply power to the camera
and conduct setup and shooting operations via a CCU.
Connecting a Studio Camera System
The illustration below shows connections for a studio
camera system using the camera mounted in this unit.
BVF-77/77CE 7-inch
monochrome viewfinder
Canon cable
Microphone
Headset
CA-901K/901F Camera
Build-Up Unit (this unit)
INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM
connector (or jacks)
Microphone
audio output
MIC OUTPUT
connector
Intercom/program
audio
To CCU connector
Prompter
input signal
PROMPTER
INPUT connector
CCU-700/700P
Camera Control Unit
RET 1 to
RET 4 INPUT
connectors
AC power supply
Return video signals
BVP-550 Color Video Camera
To INCOM/PGM
connector (or jacks)
To MIC IN connector
CA-550/550P Camera Adaptor
Triaxial cable
To CAMERA connector
AC IN
connector
18(E)
Studio camera system connections
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System Start-up and Viewfinder
Display Control
The following explanation covers only operations
which differ from stand-alone camera operations.
Powering the system (be sure to observe
the following procedure)
Box cursor control
1 Set the CURSOR/MARKER switch on the rear
panel of this unit to CURSOR ON.
The box cursor, the safety zone marker, and the
center marker will be displayed in the viewfinder
screen.
Safety zone marker
1 Set the CA-550/550P POWER switch to CCU/
EXT and CAMERA POWER switch to ON.
2 Set the CCU MAIN POWER switch and
CAMERA POWER switch to ON.
The green power indicator on the rear panel of this
unit will light.
Marker display
Set the CURSOR/MARKER switch on the rear panel
of this unit to MARKER ON.
MARKER ON, CURSOR ON: To display the box
cursor, the safety zone (90 % of the shooting area)
marker, and the center marker in the viewfinder
screen.
MARKER ON, CURSOR OFF: To display the
safety zone marker and the center marker in the
viewfinder screen.
Use an internal switch of this unit to change the size of
the safety zone to 80%.
Box cursor
Center marker
Viewfinder screen
2 Use the H-POSI, V-POSI, WIDTH and HEIGHT
knobs to adjust the size and position of the cursor.
For more information, refer to the maintenance manual.
Note
Double markers will be displayed if you set the
CURSOR/MARKER switch of this unit to ON while
the camera’s marker display setting is on. Be sure to
set the camera’s marker display to off.
19(E)
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Specifications
General
Mass16.5 kg (36 lb 60 oz)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
260 × 413 × 522 mm
1
/4× 16 3/8× 20 5/8 inches)
(10
/8)
3
413 (16
552 (20 5/8)
Dimensions in mm (or inches)
Operating temperature range
–20°C to +45°C (–4°F to +113°F)
Storage temperature range
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Input/output connectors
260 (10 1/4)
340 (13 1/2)
Supplied accessories
AC outlet plug (1) (CA-901F only)
Operation and maintenance manual (1)
Camera stabilizer (1)
CA-901F: Fischer triaxial connector)
AC OUT connector (3-pin)
1)
SCRIPT connector (4-pin)
1) When using the AC OUT connector, make sure the
triaxial cable connected to the CCU connector is shorter
than or equivalent to the following: Fujikura triaxial
cable, 1200 m long (dia. 14.5 mm) or 600 m long (dia.
8.5 mm)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
20(E)
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The material contained in this manual consists of
information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is
intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment
described in this manual.
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose
other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment
described in this manual without the express written
permission of Sony Corporation.
Le matériel contenu dans ce manuel consiste en
informations qui sont la propriété de Sony Corporation et
sont destinées exclusivement à l’usage des acquéreurs de
l’équipement décrit dans ce manuel.
Sony Corporation interdit formellement la copie de quelque
partie que ce soit de ce manuel ou son emploi pour tout
autre but que des opérations ou entretiens de l’équipement
à moins d’une permission écrite de Sony Corporation.
Das in dieser Anleitung enthaltene Material besteht aus
Informationen, die Eigentum der Sony Corporation sind,
und ausschließlich zum Gebrauch durch den Käufer der in
dieser Anleitung beschriebenen Ausrüstung bestimmt sind.
Die Sony Corporation untersagt ausdrücklich die
Vervielfältigung jeglicher Teile dieser Anleitung oder den
Gebrauch derselben für irgendeinen anderen Zweck als die
Bedienung oder Wartung der in dieser Anleitung
beschriebenen Ausrüstung ohne ausdrückliche schriftliche
Erlaubnis der Sony Corporation.
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CA-901K/901T/901F
(J/UC/CE,
3-861-083-01 (1)
和, 英
)
Sony Corporation
Broadcast Products Company
Published by Broadcast Products Company
Printed in Japan
1997.07.13
1997
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