Sony CA-TX70 Operating Instructions Manual
4-452-968-01 (1)
HD Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
CA-TX70
© 2012 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the
bottom.
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 Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
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).
For the customers in Europe
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. Inquiries related to product
compliance based on European Union
legislation shall be addressed to the
authorized representative, Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses provided
in the separate service or guarantee
documents.
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Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................ 4
Names and Functions of Parts ................................... 5
System Configuration .................................................. 9
Preparation and Setting ............................................. 10
Attaching the Adaptor to a Camera/Camcorder ...... 10
Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU) .............. 11
Attaching the Accessory Shoe Kit ........................... 12
Outputting Trunk Signal .......................................... 13
Using an Intercom ................................................... 13
Starting the System ................................................. 14
Setting the System Format ..................................... 14
Error Messages ....................................................... 16
Important Notes on Operation .................................. 17
Specifications ............................................................. 19
General ................................................................... 19
Connectors .............................................................. 19
Supplied Accessories .............................................. 19
Other peripheral devices ......................................... 19
Pin assignment ....................................................... 20
Table of Contents
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Overview
Features
The CA-TX70 HD Camera Adaptor is a
camera adaptor that allows for long
distance transmission of input and
output signals via a triax cable, and
power supply to the connected camera
or camcorder. Combined with the
HXCU-100 HD Camera Control Unit
(CCU), the adaptor allows you live
broadcast operation.
Can be installed on the following
camera/camcorder
• HXC-D70 series
• PMW-500 series
• PMW-350 series
• PMW-320 series
1) An optional CBK-HD02 SDI/
COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface
is required.
2) An optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface
and Digital Extender is required.
1)
2)
2)
Cable-free connection to camera/
camcorder
The adaptor can be installed on the
attachment shoe of a camera/
camcorder, allowing for connection of
input and output signals or power
supplies via the 50 pin interface and
BATT interface. As no cables are
necessary for attachment, the adaptor
offers a solution for solid camerasystem configuration.
Digital triax transmission
The CCU and camera are connected
using the industry-standard doubleshielded triaxial camera cable
(commonly referred to as triax). The
latest Sony-developed digital
transmission technology, which is
incorporated in the adaptor and CCU,
transmits high-resolution pictures
between the adaptor and CCU,
regardless of the cable length.
Support for live camera system
operation
The adaptor is equipped with the
following features and input/output
connectors to allow for live
broadcasting, not only with the HXCD70 but with standalone camcorders.
• Intercom feature (2 switchable lines;
engineer or producer line)
• Tally lamp (red and green)
• Call feature
• Return signal feature (up to
selectable 4 lines)
• Prompter output
Overview / Features
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Names and Functions of Parts
Front
qf Accessory screw holes
qd Screw holes for V-wedge
shoe attachment of HD
viewfinder
qs PGM volume control
qa MIC switch
0 POWER lamp (red)/
(green)
9 POWER switch
8 INTERCOM line switch
7 INTERCOM volume control
qg INTERCOM
connector
qh PROMPTER connector
1 Cable clamp
attachment
2 TALLY lamp
(red)/(green)
3 TALLY switch
4 RET button /
RET 2/3/4 switch
5 RET 1 button
6 CALL button
qj RET CTRL
connector
Names and Functions of Parts
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Rear
qk Camera/
Camcorder screws
ql Camera/Camcorder
connector
w; V shoe
wa CCU connector
ws Camera/
Camcorder power
supply connector
wd Screw hole for
camera/camcorder
a Cable clamp attachment
Attaches the supplied cable clamp belt.
b TALLY lamp (red)/(green)
When the TALLY switch is set to ON,
the TALLY lamp lights to indicate that a
tally signal is input to the connected
camera control unit or a call signal is
generated by pressing the CALL button.
When the TALLY switch is set to OFF,
the lamp does not light.
c TALLY switch
Set to ON when you use the TALLY
lamp.
d RET button / RET 2/3/4 switch
When using return video 1 and other
line simultaneously, the return video
signal selected with the RET 2/3/4
switch is displayed on the viewfinder
screen while the RET button is pressed.
e RET 1 button
The return video 1 signal from the
camera control unit is monitored on the
viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed.
Notes
• If you press both the RET 1 button
and RET button (RET 2/3/4), the RET
1 button takes priority.
• When the adaptor is connected to the
PMW-500/350/320 Solid-State
Memory Camcorder, if you change
the return video signal, the previously
selected return signal may be
displayed for a moment in the
viewfinder.
• When the adaptor is connected to the
PMW-500/350/320 Solid-State
Memory Camcorder, if you press the
RET button to switch the displayed
picture, the picture in the viewfinder
may be distorted for a moment. This
is not a malfunction.
f CALL button
When this button is pressed, the red
CALL lamp on the front panel of a CCU
or external controlling device (RCP/RM,
etc.) will light.
Names and Functions of Parts
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g INTERCOM volume control
Adjusts the volume level of the headset
connected to the INTERCOM
connector.
h INTERCOM line switch
Selects the talk line.
PROD: To talk over the producer line.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line.
Note
When the adaptor is connected to the
HXC-D70 HD Color Camera, the
intercom of HXC-D70 becomes
available. In this case, you can select
the intercom line (PROD/ENG) of HXCD70 by the INTERCOM line switch of
the adaptor.
i POWER switch
Set to ON to turn on the adaptor and set
to STBY to turn it off. When the adaptor
is set to STBY, power will not be
supplied to the connected camera/
camcorder.
j POWER lamp (red)/(green)
When the adaptor is turned on, the
POWER lamp lights in green. If the
POWER switch is set to STBY when the
CCU is turned on, the POWER lamp
lights in red.
k MIC (intercom mic) switch
Turns on or off output of intercom audio
signals. Set to ON when you talk to a
CCU or external system.
l PGM (program) volume control
Adjusts the audio listening level of
program 1.
m Screw holes for V-wedge shoe
attachment of HD viewfinder
These are V-wedge shoe attachment
for HD viewfinder screw holes (4) for
M4 screws to secure an HD monitor.
n Accessory screw holes
These comprise of a U1/4”-20 screw
hole to secure an accessory, four screw
holes to secure the supplied accessory
fitting shoe (for the DXF-C50WA
Electronic Viewfinder), and four screw
holes to secure the optional cold shoe
kit (X-2546-633-).
o INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-
pin)
Used for input and output of intercom
audio signals if an XLR 5-pin headset is
connected.
For information on pin assignment, see
“INTERCOM” in “Pin assignment” on page 20.
p PROMPTER connector (BNC)
For output of the VBS prompter signal
when a CCU is connected.
q RET CTRL (return control)
connector (6-pin)
Connects the CAC-6 Return Video
Selector.
For information on pin assignment, see “RET
CTRL” in “Pin assignment” on page 20.
Pin No.1 (INCOM MIC-ON/OFF) turns on or off
the microphone of intercom headset that is
connected to the adaptor.
When the adaptor is connected to the HXCD70, you cannot control the intercom headset
that is connected to the HXC-D70.
r Camera/Camcorder screws
Screws to secure the adaptor to the
camera/camcorder.
Names and Functions of Parts
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