Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug CapParallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
CordType SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
LengthMinimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less than 2.5 m
(8 ft .3 in.)
RatingMinimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require
the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/
Appliance Connector/Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead)/Appliance
Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord/
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
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.
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.
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:
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 17-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.
For the customers in Europe, Australia and
New Zealand
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.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
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AVERTISSEMENT
Pour les clients en Europe, Australie et
Nouvelle-Zélande
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RELIÉ À LA
TERRE.
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des contacts de mise
à la terre conformes à la réglementation de sécurité
locale applicable.
2. Utilisez un cordon d’alimentation (câble secteur à 3
fils)/fiche femelle/fiche mâle avec des caractéristiques
nominales (tension, ampérage) appropriées.
Pour toute question sur l’utilisation du cordon
d’alimentation/fiche femelle/fiche mâle ci-dessus,
consultez un technicien du service après-vente qualifié.
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.
WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
GB
DIESES GERÄT MUSS GEERDET
WERDEN.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans l’environnement
électromagnétique suivant: E4 (environnement EMC
contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les
adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de
garantie séparés.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle.
WARNUNG
1. Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges
Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen
geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend
den Sicherheitsvorschriften, die im betreffenden Land
gelten.
2. Verwenden Sie ein Netzkabel (3-adriges Stromkabel)/
einen Geräteanschluss/einen Stecker mit den
geeigneten Anschlusswerten (Volt, Ampere).
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Verwendung von Netzkabel/
Geräteanschluss/Stecker haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an
qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgende elektromagnetische Umgebung: E4
(kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei
jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst
oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
Dieser Apparat darf nicht im Wohnbereich verwendet
werden.
Für Kunden in Europa, Australien und
Neuseeland
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.
Example when a VCS-700 is used....................................................... 19
Example when two VCS-700s are used............................................... 20
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Overview
The VCS-700 Video Selector is designed for use with a
Sony CCD video camera system used in a studio or for
outdoor broadcasting. It switches the video signals sent
from video cameras and outputs to a waveform monitor or
a picture monitor. It accepts 6-channel signals from the
camera control unit and outputs one of these signals to a
waveform monitor or a picture monitor. You can select the
output signal using the camera select buttons on a master
setup unit. Output signal selection can also be carried out
by a control signal from an external control equipment
input to the I/O PORT connector.
The VCS-700 has two output connectors for a waveform
monitor and also for a picture monitor, which makes it
possible to correspond with various systems.
Commands from the I/O PORT connector control input
signal switching, and sequential output of 3-input or 4input signals when using the VCS-700 independently.
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Overview
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
1 POWER switch and indicator
Front panel
d PIX A INPUT connector
5 PIX A OUTPUT connector
6 PIX B OUTPUT connector
7 SYNC OUT connector
Rear panel
3 CHARACTER INPUT connectors
2 PIX1 through PIX6 INPUT
connectors
8 WF1 through WF6 INPUT connectors
9 WF A INPUT connector
0 WF A OUTPUT connector
qa WF B OUTPUT connector
a POWER switch and indicator
This switch turns the power ON and OFF. The indicator
lights when power is supplied.
b PIX1 through PIX6 INPUT (picture monitor 1
through 6 input) connectors (BNC type)
Accept video signals for a picture monitor. Connect to the
PIX OUTPUT connector on the camera control unit(s).
The signal loss of a connecting cable can be compensated
up to about 30 meters (99 feet) with the switch on the
internal board.
For details on the switch setting on the internal board,
consult with Sony service personnel.
c CHARACTER INPUT connectors (BNC type)
Accept character signals. The input signal is mixed with
the signal output from the PIX OUTPUT connector.
Connect to the CHARACTER connector on the CNU-700
Camera Command Network Unit.
When using two VCS-700s, connect either of these
connectors to the CHARACTER connector on the CNU700 and the other to the CHARACTER INPUT connector
on a second VCS-700.
When a bridge connection is not made, be sure to terminate
by 75 ohms.
d PIX A INPUT (picture monitor A input) connector
(BNC type)
Connect to the PIX A OUTPUT connector on a second
VCS-700 when using two or more VCS-700s.
qg -AC IN connector
qf I/O PORT connector
qd REMOTE connector
qs WF MODE connector
e PIX A OUTPUT (picture monitor A output)
connector (BNC type)
Supplies a video signal for a picture monitor.
Select the output signal with the camera select buttons on
an MSU-900/950 or by command from the I/O PORT
connector on the VCS-700.
f PIX B OUTPUT (picture monitor B output)
connector (BNC type)
Supplies the same video signal for a picture monitor as the
PIX A OUTPUT connector. The signal loss of a
connecting cable can be compensated up to about 100
meters (330 feet) with the switch on the internal board.
When you connect a picture monitor using a long
connecting cable, connect it to this connector.
When 7 or more video camera systems are used at the same
time, use two or more VCS-700s to switch the video
signals.
Example) The connections when two VCS-700s
are used
Make connections so that the PIX1 to PIX6 camera signals
output from the camera control units (CCU) are input to
the first VCS-700 and the PIX7 to PIX12 camera signals
are input to the second VCS-700.
Then, connect the PIX A OUTPUT connector on the first
VCS-700 to the PIX A INPUT connector on the second
VCS-700.
When the connections described above are made, one of
the PIX1 to PIX12 video signals for the picture monitor is
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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output from the PIX A OUTPUT connector or the PIX B
OUTPUT connector on the second VCS-700.
output from the WF A OUTPUT connector or the WF B
OUTPUT connector on the second VCS-700.
For details on the connections, see “Example when two
VCS-700s are used” (page 20).
g SYNC OUT (sync signal output) connector (BNC
type)
Supplies the sync signal for a picture monitor.
h WF1 through WF6 INPUT (waveform monitor 1
through 6 input) connectors (BNC type)
Accept video signals for a waveform monitor. Connect to
the WF OUTPUT connector on the camera control unit(s).
The signal loss of a connecting cable can be compensated
up to about 30 meters (99 feet) with the switch on the
internal board.
For details on the switch setting on the internal board,
consult with Sony service personnel.
i WF A INPUT (waveform monitor A input)
connector (BNC type)
Connect to the WF A OUTPUT connector on a second
VCS-700 when using two or more VCS-700s.
j WF A OUTPUT (waveform monitor A output)
connector (BNC type)
Supplies the video signal for a waveform monitor. Select
the output signal with the camera select buttons on an
MSU-900/950 or by command from the I/O PORT
connector on the VCS-700.
k WF B OUTPUT (waveform monitor B output)
connector (BNC type)
Supplies the same video signal for a waveform monitor as
the WF A OUTPUT connector. The signal loss of a
connecting cable can be compensated up to about 100
meters (330 feet) with the switch on the internal board.
When you connect a waveform monitor using a long
connecting cable, connect it to this connector.
For details on the connections, see “Example when two
VCS-700s are used” (page 20).
For details on the switch setting on the internal board,
consult with Sony service personnel.
l WF MODE (waveform monitor mode) connector
(4-pin)
Connect to a corresponding connector on a waveform
monitor to monitor the signals in sequential mode. This
connector supplies a staircase signal and sequential ON/
OFF control signal.
m REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect a CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit or
external equipment which supplies the same video-signal
select commands using CCA-5 cable.
n I/O PORT (remote control) connector (D-sub, 37-
pin)
Accepts and supplies external control signals. You can
select the signals output to a picture monitor and a
waveform monitor with equipment connected to this
connector. The selected input connector number is
supplied from this connector.
o -AC IN (AC power input) connector
Connect to an AC power source using the AC power cord.
The power cord can be fixed to the VCS-700 using the
plug holder.
When 7 or more video camera systems are used at the same
time, use two or more VCS-700s to switch the video
signals.
Example) The connections when two VCS-700s
are used
Make connections so that the WF1 to WF6 camera signals
output from the camera control units (CCU) are input to
the first VCS-700 and the WF7 to WF12 camera signals
are input to the second VCS-700.
Then, connect the WF A OUTPUT connector on the first
VCS-700 to the WF A INPUT connector on the second
VCS-700.
When the connections described above are made, one of
the WF1 to WF12 video signals for the picture monitor is
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Connection
Example when a VCS-700 is used
Color video camera
Camera control unit
(CCU-700A/700AP is
used for illustration
purposes.)
Return video signal
Reference signal (BB)
Prompter signal
75-ohm terminator
Color video camera
Camera control unit
(CCU-550A/550AP is
used for illustration
purposes.)
75-ohm terminator
Connection of CCU 1 to 6
CCU WF/PIX signals
VCS-700
Reference signal (BB)
75-ohm terminator
Switcher, monitor
VTR
Chroma keyer
Switcher, monitor
VTR, chroma keyer
System 2
Picture monitor
Waveform monitor
CNU-700
Picture monitor
Waveform monitor
Character monitor
75-ohm terminator
Reference signal (BB or BS)
Connection
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Example when two VCS-700s are used
Color video camera
Camera control unit
(CCU-700A/700AP is
used for illustration
purposes.)
Return video signal
Reference signal (BB)
Prompter signal
75-ohm terminator
Color video camera
Camera control unit
(CCU-550A/550AP is
used for illustration
purposes.)
Switcher, monitor
VTR
Chroma keyer
Reference signal (BB)
Switcher, monitor
VTR, chroma keyer
75-ohm terminator
Connection of CCU 1 to 6
CCU WF/PIX signals
75-ohm terminator
VCS-700
20
Connection
VCS-700
CNU-700*
* Installed with the BKP-7930.
VCS command
Connection of CCU 7 to 12
CCU WF/PIX signals
System 2
Picture monitor
Waveform monitor
Picture monitor
Waveform monitor
Character monitor
VCS command
75-ohm terminator
Reference signal (BB or BS)
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Specifications
General
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.28 A max.
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe method: 40
A (100 V), 100 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1: 25 A
(230 V)
• For customers in the U.S.A.
Power cord (125 V, 10 A, 2.4 m (8 feet))
(Part No. 1-551-812-1X)
Plug retainer (Part No. 2-990-242-0X)
• For customers in the European countries
Power cord (250 V, 10 A, 2.4 m (8 feet))
(Part No. 1-782-929-1X)
Plug retainer (Part No. 3-613-640-0X)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Plug retainer (1)
4-pin connector (1)
Operation Manual (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS
OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE
TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING
THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY
OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.