Sony XDCU-50 - Manual (Page 14)

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Names and Functions of Parts
INTERCOM IF switch
If you have not connected an intercom system to the AUX
connector of this unit, always set this item to “4W”.
If you set it to anything other than “4W”, the intercom
system may not operate properly.
For information about connections to an intercom system,
contact your dealer or a Sony service representative.
Rear Panel
a REMOTE connector (8-pin round)
Connect to a remote control unit using a connection cable.
This connector is used to exchange control signals with the
camcorder.
b AUX connector (D-sub 25-pin)
Connect to an external system to input and output intercom
signals, tally signals, trunk line signals, and timecode.
Provides a trunk line connection to the trunk line of the
camera adaptor via a RS-232C interface, for use as a
communications line with external devices. Also equipped
with general-purpose lines between this unit and the
camera adaptor.
The pin assignments are as follows.
Switch name Settings Description
INTERCOM IF 4W: Select this when you are using
a 4-wire system
2W C.C: Select this when you are
using a 2-wire Clear-Com
system
2W RTS: Select this when you are
using a 2-wire RTS system
Specifies the type of intercom
system connected to the AUX
connector of this unit.
Note
1 REMOTE connector
2 AUX connector
3 GENLOCK INPUT connectors
4 OUTPUT SDI
connectors
5 CA connector
6 - AC IN connector
7 CA OUT connector
9 RETURN INPUT SDI connector
q; RETURN INPUT VIDEO connector
qa VIDEO OUTPUT connector
8 CA IN connector
Pin number Signal name Description
1 GND Ground
2 TRUNK TX Trunk line (RS-232C, up to 38.4 kbps)
3 TRUNK RX
6 TC IN Timecode signal input
16 AUX1 General-purpose line 1 between this unit and the camera adaptor
17 AUX2 General-purpose line 2 between this unit and the camera adaptor
9 AUX VIDEO(X) General-purpose analog video line between this unit and the
camera adaptor
8 AUX VIDEO(G)