Chapter 2: Preparation; Connecting Devices - Sony MCX-500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 2: Preparation

Connecting Devices

Connect each device to the unit.
If you have already connected the devices, proceed to "Chapter 3: Basic Operations" (page 29).
Connecting the Video and Audio Input Devices
Connect cameras, computers, and other video input devices to the video input connectors on the rear of
the unit, and connect an audio mixer and other audio input devices to the LINE input connectors.
Computer used for text input 1)
1) When using RGB input signals to composite text, use a computer that supports the 1600×1200 (60p) output resolution.
Microphones
Camera
Audio mixer
Camera
Computer used for video input
When linking with a Remote Commander
Use the OPTION cable supplied with the unit to connect the Remote Commander to the unit.
Connect the cameras to the Remote Commander and the unit as follows.
Camera 3
OPTION cable
(supplied)
For details on connections, refer to the operating instructions for the Remote Commander and the connected cameras.
For details on necessary settings, see "Linking with the Remote Commander" (page 50).
When linking via GPI connection
Connect the unit's TALLY connector to the tally connector on a commercially available tally box. Connect
the cameras to the unit as follows.
Tally box
For details on connections, refer to the operating instructions for the tally box and cameras.
For details on pin assignments for the TALLY connector, see "TALLY connector" (page 71) in the "Pin Assignments" section.
Camera 2 Camera 1