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Camera Adaptor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
CA-TX7/TX7P
ã 1997 by Sony Corporation
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 ............................................................................ |
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Location and Function of Parts ....................................... |
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Front and Left Side .............................................................. |
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Switches and Knobs on the Rear and Right Side ................ |
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Connectors on the Rear and Right Side .............................. |
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Mounting on Video Camera ............................................ |
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Notes on Use ................................................................... |
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Specifications .................................................................. |
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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
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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
2 TALK switch
Accessory shoe
3 INTERCOM switch
4 INTERCOM knob
5 PROGRAM knob
Shoulder strap fitting
6 RETURN 1/RETURN 2 buttons
1 Camera connector 
7 BREAKER button
8 POWER switch
1 Camera 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.
2 TALK 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.
3 INTERCOM 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.
4 INTERCOM knob
Adjusts the intercom audio reception level.
When using a DXC-D30/D30P, setting the TALK switch 2 to 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.
5 PROGRAM knob
Adjusts the program audio reception level.
When using a DXC-D30/D30P camera, setting the TALK switch 2 to 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.
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