CAMERA ADAPTOR CA-590/590P The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU-790/ 790P (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) in PDF format. For more details, see “ Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 5.
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. AVERTISSEMENT 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.
Pour les clients européens (pour CA-590P) 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.
Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................... 5 Using the CD-ROM Manual .................................................. 5 Preparations ...............................................................................5 Reading the CD-ROM manual .................................................. 5 Function and Location of Parts and Controls ................... 6 Internal Boards and Switch Settings ..................................
Overview Using the CD-ROM Manual The CA-590/590P Camera Adaptor attaches to the BVPE10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera to allow the connection of a CCU550D/550DP/590/590P/700A/700AP/790/790P Camera Control Unit through a triax cable. The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manuals for the CA-590/590P, CCU-590/590P, and CCU790/790P1) in PDF format.
Function and Location of Parts and Controls a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch s LEVEL switch CA-590P b RET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch Not used. CA-590 t PGM1/2 controls u TRACKER control v ENG control w PROD control Not used.
a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch When the TALLY switch is ON, the TALLY lamp lights when a red tally signal, green tally signal, or call signal is input from the CCU. Turning the S101 switch on the internal AU-294 board to ON mixes and outputs the battery alarm signal to the TALLY lamp.
m AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/ LINE switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/• switches AUDIO IN (audio input) CH 1/2 connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) These connectors input external audio signals. FRONT/REAR/LINE (audio signal selection) switches These switches make settings for the respective audio signals input from the AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors. FRONT: Selects the audio input from the video camera as the audio signal. REAR: Outputs the audio signal input from the AUDIO IN connector to the CCU.
Internal Boards and Switch Settings Note To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not open the cabinet. To adjust the internal settings, refer to qualified service personnel. MD-132 board (no switches) a TR-132 board b MA-128 board c AU-294 board CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws. d DM-139 board e MB-1019 board CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws.
A S1 switch Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF. a TR-132 board A S1 switch S1 S1 S11 S10 S14 S12 K S13/S14 switches S13 S7 S6 S8 b MA-128 board H S8 switch C S3 switch F S6 switch E S5 switch D S4 switch G S7 switch J S11/S12 switches B S2 switch I S10 switch A S1 switch A S1 switch Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF. – : Sets the gain 6 dB below the standard level. Normally, set this switch to 0.
J S11/S12 switches These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio output to the INCOM 1 connector.
Switch Audio to be mixed Normal setting S11-4 Program audio 2 OFF S12 Tracker audio OFF When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4 switches to ON. H S13/S14 switches These switches select the audio to be mixed with the program audio output to the INCOM 2 connector. Switch S13-1 Audio to be mixed OFF S13-2 Audio from INCOM 2 OFF S13-3 Program audio 1 ON S13-4 Program audio 2 ON S14 Tracker audio OFF When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2 switches to ON.
A S1 switch Selects the signal to be output to the RETURN connector. RET: Return video signal is output (factory-setting). MONI: Monitor video signal is output. VBS: Composite video signal is output. B S2 switch Selects the signal to be input/output from the PROMPTER connector. PROMPT: Prompter video signal is input and output (factory-setting). REF: Reference signal for the video camera is input.
Preparations Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/ E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera When you attach the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/ E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera as shown below, the 68-pin connectors on both units are automatically connected. 1 Attach the CA-590/590P to the rear of the color video camera. Hook the upper part, then push the lower part in until it snaps into place. 2 Tighten the screw with a coin. Tighten the screw.
Loosen the screw on the video camera until it stops, then push it. Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor 1 Attach the supplied cable holder with the supplied two M3 × 6 screws. Cable holder (supplied) 2 M3 × 6 screws (supplied) Route the triax cable as illustrated below, then fasten the cable holder around the cable.
Removing the cable from the cable holder Pull Lift to release 16 Preparations
Connections Connectable equipment BVF-55/55CE 5-inch Viewfinder CCU-700A/700AP/790/790P Camera Control Unit To the CAMERA connector CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P Camera Control Unit To the triax connector Triax cable RM-B750 Remote Control Unit To the REMOTE connector Camera cable RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote Control Panel Power supply To the DC IN connector DC cord AC-DN10 AC Adaptor To the DC OUT connector To supply power from the DC connector Set the POWER swicth to EXT.
Self-Diagnostics For the BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose camera software version is 1.03 or later When the CA-590/590P is connected to the BVP-E10/ E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP, you can display the results of self-diagnostics of the CA-590/ 590P internal boards using the DIAGNOSIS menu of the video camera. The self-diagnostics results can be monitored on the camera's viewfinder. Displaying the DIAGNOSIS menu Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the video camera.
Specifications General Power consumption 8 W (within the CA-590/590P) Operating temperature –20°C to +45°C (–4°F to +113°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +50°C (–4°F to +122°F) Dimensions 120 × 211 × 202 mm (w/h/d) (43/4 × 83/8 × 8 inches) Mass 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.
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CA-590/590P (UC/CE) 3-869-644-02 (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Belgium 2007.04.
