Sony CCU-M5A, CCU-M5AP User Manual
Camera Contr ol
Unit
3-204-043-12(1)
Operating Instructions Page 2
Mode d’emploi Page 18
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CCU-M5A
CCU-M5AP
2000 Sony Corporation
English
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.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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 (CCU-M5A)
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.
For the customers in Europe (CCU-M5AP)
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:
• EN60065: 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) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. _________________
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Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................. 4
Product Features......................................................................4
Functions Using the CCU-M5A/CCU-M5AP ........................4
Rack Mounting........................................................................5
How to Use the Stands ............................................................5
Connections.............................................................................6
When Using an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit ....................8
Location and Function of Parts........................................ 9
Front Panel ..............................................................................9
Rear Panel .............................................................................13
Notes on Use.................................................................... 15
Specifications .................................................................. 16
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Overview
Overview
Product Features
The CCU-M5A/M5AP is a camera control unit that
works with various color video cameras including
DXC-327B series, DXC-D35 series, DXC-D35WS
series, DXC-D30 series, and DXC-D30WS series via
the camera adaptor such as CA-537/537P. The
features of this product are described below.
Remote adjustment of camera operating
parameters
The unit allows you to remotely set camera
parameters, such as the automatic or manual settings of
white balance, black balance, and lens iris, the gain
level of the video amplifier, and the pedestal level.
Support of various input and output
signals
In addition to conventional composite video signals
(VBS), the unit outputs component video signals and
S-video signals (RGB video signal output can be
selected through an output switch on the rear of the
unit). An input connector for an external sync signal is
also provided.
Built-in cable compensation circuit
A built-in circuit provides compensation for bandwidth
loss that occurs during transmission through highfrequency components and for drops in signal level for
cable extensions of up to 300 meters (about 999 feet).
In the case of composite video signals (VBS), fine
adjustment can be done independently for the
luminance signal and chrominance signal, respectively.
Tally/intercom function
A tally/intercom function allows the operator of the
control unit, the camera person, and the control
console operator to communicate with one another.
Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch
rack.
Functions Using the CCU-M5A/ CCU-M5AP
Output signals
Camera or
camera and
camera
adaptor
DXC-D35/D35P with
CA-537/537P
DXC-D30/D30P with
CA-537/537P
DXC-637/637P with
CA-537/537P
DXC-537A/537AP with
CA-537/537P
DXC-327B/327BP with
CA-537/537P
DXC-950/950P Yes Yes
DXC-9000/9000P Yes Yesa)Yes
a) When the CCTZ-3RGB or CCTQ-3RGB camera cable is
used.
b) When the CCTZ-3YC camera cable is used.
Output signal
VBS RGB S-
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
video
a)
Yes
Y/R-Y/
B-Y
b)
No
b)
No
Return video and teleprompter signals
The unit allows the input and monitoring in the
camera’s viewfinder of return video signals from a
special effects generator or control console, and
provides connectors for the reception and relay of
teleprompter signals.
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Items to be adjusted
Rack Mounting
Items to be adjusted
Camera DETAIL SHUTTER
DXC-D35/D35P Yes Yes Yes Yes
DXC-D30/D30P Yes Yes Yes Yes
DXC-637/637P Yes Yes Yes Yes
DXC-537A/537AP Yes Yes No
DXC-327B/327BP Yes Yes No No
DXC-950/950P Yes Yes Yes No
DXC-9000/9000P Yes Yes Yes No
C.SCAN
a)
KNEE
b)
No
b)
a) Clear Scan function can be used on the camera.
b) The figures displayed on the monitor screen change but
adjustments cannot be made.
Return video signal and teleprompter
signal output
Camera adaptor
CA-537/537P
CA-537/537P
a)
b)
Return video
signal output
Yes Yes
c)
No
Teleprompter
signal output
No
When the rack mount brackets (supplied) are attached
to the CCU-M5A/M5AP, the unit can be mounted in a
19-inch standard rack.
For details on rack mounting, consult your Sony dealer or
service personnel.
Rack mount bracket
(supplied)
a) Serial number 20891 and higher (CA-537) or 52201 and
higher (CA-537P)
b) Serial number 20890 and lower (CA-537) or 52200 and
lower (CA-537P)
c) To output the return video signal, change the setting of
an internal switch in the unit. For details, consult your
Sony dealer or service personnel.
Length of the camera cable
When the CCZ-An camera cable is used
When and optional CCZ-An (n means the cable length
in meters) camera cable is used, the cable can be
extended up to 300 meters (about 999 feet). To extend
the cable, set the CABLE COMP selector on this unit
to the appropriate position according to the length of
the cable to be used.
When the CCQ-nAM camera cable is used
When the CCQ-nAM camera cable is used, the
maximum cable length is 100 meters (about 333 feet).
How to Use the Stands
Stands are provided on the bottom of the CCU-M5A/
M5AP. When the unit is used on a table, turning the
stands as shown below will allow easy operation.
Stands
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Overview
Connections
Examples of how to connect other devices to this unit
are shown in the following.
Notes
•Be sure to turn off the power to the CCU-M5A/
M5AP before connecting or disconnecting the camera
cable.
When using one CCU-M5A/M5AP unit
Input
Control console
Input
Input
Output
•Some of the video camera’s switches and buttons
may not operate while the CCU-M5A/M5AP is
connected to it.
For details, see the operation instructions for the video
camera or camera adaptor.
CA-537/537P
DR-100 headset
Video camera
CCU-M5A/M5AP
Teleprompter signal
Reference sync signal
Video monitor
a) Y/R–Y/B–Y and R/G/B outputs can be
switched by setting the OUTPUT switch
on the rear of this unit.
(front panel)
DR-100
headset
CCZ-An
camera cable
CCA-7
connecting
cable
RM-M7G remote control
unit
AC power source
AC power cord
(supplied)
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When using two CCU-M5A/M5AP units
Switcher, video
monitor, etc.
Reference sync signal
Return video signal
Teleprompter signal
CCU-M5A/
M5AP
CCA-7
connecting
cable
CCZ-An
camera cable
RM-M7G remote
control unit
AC power cord
(supplied)
DR-100 headset
(front panel)
AC power source
CA-537/537P
VCR, chroma keyer,
etc.
DR-100 headset
Video camera
CCU-M5A/M5AP
Switcher, video
monitor, etc.
a)Y/R–Y/B–Y and R/G/B outputs can be
switched by setting the OUTPUT switch on
the rear of this unit.
(front panel)
DR-100 headset
VCR,
chroma
keyer, etc.
CCA-7 connecting
cable
RM-M7G remote
control unit
CA-537/537P
DR-100 headset
CCZ-An
camera cable
AC power cord
(supplied)
Video camera
AC power source
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Overview
When Using an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit
When an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit is connected
to the CCU-M5A/M5AP, you can control the video
camera with the RM-R7G. The remote control unit
can also be connected directly to the video camera.
When this unit is turned on, the camera is controlled
with the CCU-M5A/M5AP. To control the camera
with the RM-M7G, do the procedure below:
1 Make the following preparations on the CCU-
M5A/M5AP:
• Set the OUTPUT switch on the rear panel to the
appropriate position according to the connected
video equipment.
• Set the CABLE COMP selector according to the
length of the cable.
2 Make the following preparations on the RM-M7G:
• Press the PANEL ACTIVE button.
• Set the CAMERA SELECT switch to “1.”
To control the camera with the CCU-M5A/
M5AP
Press the PANEL ACTIVE button on the CCU-M5A/
M5AP.
Notes
•The PANEL ACTIVE button on the RM-M7G may
not function if you press it while you are operating
this unit. In such a case, complete the operation first,
then press the PANEL ACTIVE button.
•When the DXC-950 series Color Video Camera is
used, the RM-M7G cannot be connected to this unit.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel
1 POWER switch
2 TALLY indicator
3 PANEL ACTIVE button
4 LOCK switch
5 CALL button
6 DETAIL control
7 GAIN switch
8 KNEE adjustment section
9 W/B BALANCE adjustment section
PANEL
CALL DATAIL GAIN
ACTIVE
LOCK
ON
POWER
FAN
ALARM
ON
OFF
MODE SHUTTER
OFF
CAMERA
INTERCOM
BARSONOFF
dB
18
9
0
KNEE
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
3
4
5
2
1
C.SCAN
W/B BALANCE PHASE CABLE COMP
BLACK
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
PED
Hz
RBRB
WHITE
GAIN
H
180˚
0˚
SC
q; CABLE COMP adjustment section
qa IRIS switch
qs IRIS control
IRIS
MAN
YFINE
150
100
75
200
C
50
250
300m
FUNCTION
AUTO
DATA
MASTER
PEDESTAL
RESET
25
AUX
MENU
qh SHUTTER adjustment section
qj MODE switch
qk INTERCOM connector and the intercom level control
ql FAN ALARM indicator
1 POWER switch
This switches the power to this unit on or off.
ON: Turns on the power.
OFF: Turns off the power.
2 TALLY indicator
Lights red when a red tally signal is received (i.e., the
video camera connected to this unit is selected on the
control console or the special effects generator).
The indicator also lights red when the CALL button is
pressed on the video camera or this unit.
The camera number plate (supplied) can be attached to
this indicator as follows.
1
A
1
A
qd MASTER PEDESTAL control
qf AUX operation section
qg PHASE adjustment section
3 PANEL ACTIVE button
When the video camera connected to this unit is being
controlled by more than one device (e.g., another
CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit or a RMM7G Remote Control Unit), pressing this button
causes this button to light up and to assume control of
the camera. The controls on this unit operate while the
button is lit.
When the PANEL ACTIVE button on another camera
control device is pressed, the button on this unit turns
off and its control of the camera stops.
4 LOCK switch
Use this switch to lock or unlock the controls on this
unit.
ON: All controls (except the CALL button,
INTERCOM level control, CABLE COMP
control, and FINE control) are locked.
OFF: All controls are unlocked. Keep the switch in
this position under normal conditions.
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Location and Function of Parts
5 CALL button
Press to call the camera operator over the intercom.
When this button is pressed, the TALLY indicator in
the camera’s viewfinder and on this unit lights up.
6 DETAIL control
Rotate to adjust the contours of objects.
7 GAIN switch
Use this switch to set any of three video amplifier gain
levels (18, 9, or 0 dB). Normally, set this switch to 0.
When the lighting on object is low, set it to 9 or 18.
8 KNEE adjustment section
KNEE
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
KNEE switch KNEE control
KNEE switch
Use this switch to adjust the knee setting.
AUTO: The auto knee circuit activates and
automatically adjusts the knee point to the
optimum level.
PRESET: Knee point is adjusted to factory-preset
level.
MANUAL: Knee point can be set manually using
the KNEE control.
KNEE control
When the KNEE switch is set to MANUAL, rotate this
control to set the knee point.
9 W/B BALANCE adjustment section
W/B BALANCE switch
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
RBRB
PED controls GAIN controls
BLACK button and the indicator
WHITE button and the
indicator
W/B BALANCE
BLACK
PED
WHITE
GAIN
W/B BALANCE (white/black balance adjustment
mode) switch
Use this switch to select the white and black balance
adjustment mode.
AUTO: This sets auto adjustment mode. It enables
the white and black balance to be automatically
adjusted using the WHITE and BLACK buttons.
The adjusted values are stored in memory in the
camera and are called up when the switch is set to
this position again.
PRESET: This sets preset mode. The camera
operates with the factory-preset white balance
(i.e., white balance adjusted for iodine lamps
(color temperature 3200 K) with the FILTER
selector of the camera set to “1” position).
MANUAL: Sets manual adjustment mode. It
enables the white and black balance to be
manually adjusted using the PED and GAIN
controls.
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BLACK (black balance automatic adjustment)
button and the indicator
Use to adjust the black balance automatically.
Press this button while the W/B BALANCE switch is
set to AUTO or PRESET. When the adjustment is
completed, the indicator lights up for about five
seconds and turns off.
WHITE (white balance automatic adjustment)
AUX
MENU
FUNCTION
DATA
RESET
button and the indicator
Use to adjust the white balance automatically.
Press this button while the W/B BALANCE switch is
set to AUTO. When the adjustment is completed, the
indicator lights up for about five seconds and turns off.
PED (pedestal level) controls
Use to adjust the pedestal level.
Rotate these controls while the W/B BALANCE
switch is set to MANUAL. The R control adjusts the
red component and the B control adjusts the blue
component.
GAIN (video gain) controls
Use to adjust the video output level.
Rotate these controls while the W/B BALANCE
switch is set to MANUAL. The R control adjusts the
red component and the B control adjusts the blue
component.
q; CABLE COMP adjustment section
qa IRIS (iris adjustment mode) switch
Use this switch to select the iris adjustment mode. Be
sure that the IRIS switch on the video camera is set to
AUTO.
MAN: Iris is adjusted manually with the iris
adjustment control.
AUTO: Iris is automatically adjusted.
qs IRIS (iris adjustment) control
When the IRIS switch is set to MAN, rotate this
control to manually adjust the iris.
When the IRIS switch is set to AUTO, rotate this
control to manually fine-tune the automatic iris
adjustment.
qd MASTER PEDESTAL (master pedestal level
adjustment) control
Use to adjust the master pedestal (master black) level
setting. The master pedestal level is normally not
stored in the camera. However, when the DXC-M7/
M7P Color Video Camera is connected, the master
pedestal level can be stored by setting an internal
switch in the camera.
CABLE COMP
150
100
75
50
25
CABLE COMP selector CABLE COMP FINE controls
200
250
300m
YFINE
C
CABLE COMP (cable compensation) selector
Set this selector to the position according to the length
of the camera cable to be used. The internal cable
compensator performs compensation according to the
position of this selector to eliminate signal
degradation. Set the selector to “25” when the camera
cable length is 10 meters (about 33 feet) or less.
CABLE COMP FINE (cable compensation fine
adjustment) controls
These controls are for fine adjustment of the cable
compensation level of the video signal output from
thew VBS OUT connectors.
If fine adjustment is required after setting the CABLE
COMP selector, rotate these controls using a
screwdriver. The Y control adjusts the Y (luminance)
signal level and the C control adjusts the C
(chrominance) signal level.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the video
camera.
qf AUX (auxiliary) operation section
FUNCTION buttons
MENU button and
the indicator
DATA buttons
RESET button
MENU button and the indicator
When this button is pressed, the indicator lights up and
the menu items that are adjusted by the FUNCTION,
DATA, and RESET buttons appear on the monitor
connected to the MONITOR OUT connector. Pressing
this button again turns the indicator off and causes the
current settings made on the unit to appear on the
monitor. Press this button again to make this
information to disappear.
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