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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.
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)
[English]

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  • Page 1 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. OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For the customers in the U.S.A. (for CA-590) 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.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MA-128 board ... 10 c AU-294 board... 11 d DM-139 board ...12 e MB-1019 board ...12 Preparations ... 14 Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/ E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera ... 14 Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor... 15 Connections... 17 Connectable equipment ...
  • Page 5: Overview

    In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Overview / Using the CD-ROM Manual...
  • Page 6: Function And Location Of Parts And Controls

    REMOTE connector Function and Location of Parts and Controls a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch b RET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch CA-590 c LIGHT switch d PGM 1/2 level controls e Triax connector f INCOM level controls, PROD/...
  • Page 7 AU-294 board. i DC IN (direct current input) connector (4-pin) Connects an AC adapter or battery case. Supplies power to the CA-590/590P when the POWER switch is set to EXT. j RETURN (return video output) connector (BNC type) Outputs the return video signal.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Internal Boards And Switch Settings

    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. CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws. CA-590/590P Unscrew the four screws.
  • Page 10: Tr-132 Board

    a TR-132 board b MA-128 board K S13/S14 switches A S1 switch Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF. B S2 switch Set to ON only when supplying AC power to the microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors.
  • Page 11: Au-294 Board

    When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2 switches to ON. L S15 switch Set according to the broadcast system. OFF: NTSC (for the CA-590) ON: PAL (for the CA-590P) J S201 switches C S5 switch...
  • Page 12: Dm-139 Board

    Switch Audio to be mixed S11-4 Program audio 2 Tracker audio 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 Audio to be mixed S13-1...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Preparations

    E30P/E30WS/E30WSP Color Video Camera as shown below, the 68-pin connectors on both units are automatically connected. 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.
  • Page 15: Securing The Triax Cable To The Camera Adaptor

    Securing the triax cable to the camera adaptor Loosen the screw on the video camera until it stops, then push it. Attach the supplied cable holder with the supplied two M3 × 6 screws. Cable holder (supplied) Route the triax cable as illustrated below, then fasten the cable holder around the cable.
  • Page 16 Removing the cable from the cable holder Pull Lift to release Preparations...
  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections Connectable equipment CCU-700A/700AP/790/790P Camera Control Unit To the CAMERA connector CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P Camera Control Unit RM-B750 Remote Control Unit RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote Control Panel Power supply When a Camera Control Unit is connected Set the POWER switch to CCU to supply power to the CA- 590/590P from the CCU.
  • Page 18: Self-Diagnostics

    Self-Diagnostics 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.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 21 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 22 CA-590/590P Printed in Belgium Sony Corporation (UC/CE) 2007.04.08 3-869-644-02 (1) © 2005...

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