Sony Camera Accessories CA 590 User Manual

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.  
OPERATION MANUAL [English]  
1st Edition (Revised 1)  
 
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.  
Für Kunden in Europa (für CA-590P)  
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
a TR-132 board .....................................................................10  
b MA-128 board................................................................... 10  
c AU-294 board.................................................................... 11  
d DM-139 board....................................................................12  
e MB-1019 board ..................................................................12  
Attaching the CA-590/590P to a BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/  
Camera .......................................................................... 14  
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Table of Contents  
 
Overview  
Using the CD-ROM  
Manual  
The CA-590/590P Camera Adaptor attaches to the BVP-  
E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP/E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP  
Color Video Camera to allow the connection of a CCU-  
550D/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 CCU-  
1)  
790/790P in PDF format.  
1)Available languages: Japanese (CA-590 and CCU-590 only),  
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish  
The CA-590/590P has the following features:  
Component signal transmission system  
The CA-590/590P transmits a component signal (Y/R–Y/  
B–Y) through a triax cable.  
Preparations  
The following program must be installed on your computer  
in order to read the operation manuals contained on the  
CD-ROM.  
Low power consumption  
An AC/DC converter of higher efficiency than the previous  
model has reduced power consumption to about 8 W  
(within the CA-590/590P).  
Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher  
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from  
the following URL:  
Anti-electrical shock function  
The high-voltage supply from the CCU (camera control  
unit) is cut when the triax cable is not completed  
connected.  
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
Variety of input/output connectors  
The CA-590/590P is equipped with the following  
connectors:  
DC power input/output connector  
Input connector for remote-switching of return video 1,  
2, 3, and 4  
Prompter signal/external sync signal input connector  
RCP connector  
Reading the CD-ROM manual  
To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM,  
do the following.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.  
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,  
double-click on the index.htm  
INCOM connector (2)  
AUDIO (LINE/MIC switch available) input connector  
(2)  
file on the CD-ROM.  
PROMPTER/RETURN video output connector  
EARPHONE jack  
TRACKER connector  
2
Select and click on the operation manual that you  
want to read.  
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.  
Note  
Memo  
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices  
described in this manual has been discontinued. For advice  
about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or  
a Sony sales representative.  
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the  
version of Adobe Reader.  
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  
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Function and Location of Parts and Controls  
a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch  
CA-590P  
s LEVEL switch  
b RET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch  
Not used.  
CA-590  
t PGM1/2  
controls  
c LIGHT switch  
u TRACKER  
control  
d PGM 1/2 level controls  
v ENG control  
w PROD  
control  
e Triax connector  
f INCOM level controls, PROD/  
ENG switches, and MIC LEVEL  
switches  
Not used.  
x MIC switches  
g INCOM 1/2 connectos  
h TRACKER connector  
i DC IN connector  
p EARPHONE jack  
j RETURN connector  
o RET CTRL connector  
k PROMPTER connector  
n REMOTE connector  
l DC OUT connector switch  
m AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/LINE  
switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/ · switches  
q CALL button  
r POWER switch  
Function and Location of Parts and Controls  
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a TALLY lamp and TALLY switch  
OFF/REAR: Turns off the intercom microphone. Turn  
the intercom microphone on and off using the control  
on the external equipment connected to the RET  
CTRL connector. Adjust the intercom reception level  
with the INCOM level control.  
OFF/FRONT: Turns off the intercom microphone. Turn  
the intercom microphone on and off using the control  
on the external equipment connected to the RET  
CTRL connector or the VTR S/S switch on the video  
camera. Use the control on the video camera to adjust  
the intercom reception level. Depending on the video  
camera, intercom reception level adjustment requires  
menu operation.  
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.  
b RET 1 button, RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch  
RET1 (return video 1) button  
While this button is pressed down, the return video1 signal  
from the CCU (camera control unit) can be monitored in  
the viewfinder or on a monitor connected to the RETURN  
connector.  
g INCOM (intercom) 1/2 connectos  
Connect headsets to enable the reception of program/  
intercom audio and transmission of intercom audio.  
Set the S3 switch on the internal MA-128 board to “CM”  
when using headsets with a carbon-type microphone, and  
set it to “DYN” when using headsets with a dynamic-type  
microphone.  
RET (return video) button  
While this button is pressed down, the return video signal  
from the CCU can be monitored in the viewfinder. Select  
the monitored signal with the RET 2/3/4 switch.  
RET 2/3/4 switch  
Selects the return video signal to be monitored in the  
viewfinder while the RET button is pressed down.  
The INCOM 1 connector can be used for communications  
through the engineer’s line even though the power to the  
camera is turned off on the CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P/  
700A/700AP/790/790P.  
c LIGHT switch  
Turns the backlight on the upper part of the panel and the  
light on the connector section on or off. Depending on the  
switch position, both lights turn on, only the light on the  
connector section turns on, or both lights turn off.  
h TRACKER connector (10-pin)  
Used for communications with a tracker and intercom 1  
and 2 communications. Also outputs the up tally and  
program audio signals. The maximam current output from  
this connector is 500 mA. Settings regarding the input/  
output signals can be made on the internal AU-294 board.  
d PGM (program audio) 1/2 level controls (for the  
CA-590)  
These controls adjust the audio volume of the program.  
PGM level controls are provided for both intercom 1 and 2.  
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.  
e Triax connector  
Connects a CCU-550D/550DP/590/590P/700A/700AP/  
790/790P Camera Control Unit through a triax cable.  
j RETURN (return video output) connector (BNC  
f INCOM level controls, PROD/ENG switches, and  
type)  
MIC LEVEL switches (for the CA-590)  
Outputs the return video signal.  
INCOM (intercom) level controls  
These controls adjust the audio reception level of the  
intercom 1/2.  
k PROMPTER (prompter video signal input/output)  
connector (BNC type)  
Inputs and outputs a prompter video signal. Use the S301  
switch on the DM-139 internal board to select the  
transmission direction (input or output) of the prompter  
video signal. When the setting is made on the camera  
adaptor, the transmission direction must be also changed  
on the CCU.  
PROD/ENG (producer/engineer) switches  
Select the line for the microphone of the intercoms  
connected to the respective INCOM connectors.  
PROD: Selects the producer’s line.  
ENG: Selects the engineer’s line.  
MIC/LEVEL (microphone/intercom level) switches  
The MIC and LEVEL settings specify the following  
functions:  
ON/REAR: Turns on the intercom microphone. Adjust  
the intercom reception level with the INCOM level  
control.  
l DC OUT (direct current output) connector (4-pin)  
Outputs a direct current of 10.5 V to 17 V at a maximum  
rated current output of 1.5 A. Connecting equipment with  
a power consumption greater than the maximum rating  
will activate the protection circuit, cutting off the current  
flow.  
Function and Location of Parts and Controls  
 
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m AUDIO IN CH 1/2 connectors, FRONT/REAR/  
q CALL button  
LINE switches, and MIC +48V/OFF/• switches  
Use this button to call the CCU or MSU (master setup unit)  
operator. When this button is pressed, the red tally lamps  
in the viewfinder and on the CCU or MSU light up.  
AUDIO IN (audio input) CH 1/2 connectors (XLR type,  
3-pin)  
These connectors input external audio signals.  
r POWER switch  
Selects the power supply.  
CCU: Power is supplied from the CCU.  
OFF: Standby mode.  
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.  
EXT: Power is supplied from the DC IN connector.  
s LEVEL (intercom level) switch (for the CA-590P)  
Selects the reception level adjustment method for the  
intercoms connected to the INCOM 1/2 connectors.  
REAR: Select this position to adjust the reception level of  
the intercoms using the PGM1/2 controls, TRACKER  
control, ENG control, and PROD control  
REAR: Outputs the audio signal input from the AUDIO  
IN connector to the CCU. Gain control setting for the  
connected microphone must be made on the CCU.  
LINE: Sets the level for the signal input from the AUDIO  
IN connector to –20 dB.  
MIC +48V/OFF/• (microphone power supply mode)  
switches  
The following power supply settings can be specified for  
independently.  
FRONT: When this position is selected, audio volume of  
the program, reception level of the intercom connected  
to the TRACKER connector, and the reception level of  
the engineer's line and the producer's line are adjusted  
at one operation using the control on the video camera.  
the external microphone:  
MIC +48V: +48 V is supplied to the external microphone  
through the AUDIO IN connector. Set to this position  
when the microphone requires +48 V of power supply.  
OFF: No power is supplied through the AUDIO IN  
connector.  
: +12 V is supplied to the external microphone through  
the AUDIO IN connector. Set to this position when the  
microphone requires +12 V of power supply. This  
position becomes selectable when the S2 switch on the  
MA-128 internal board is set to ON (page 9).  
t PGM1/2 controls (for the CA-590P)  
These controls adjust the audio volume of the program.  
PGM1 control adjusts the program audio input from the  
INCOM1 connector and the PGM2 control adjusts the  
program audio input from the INCOM2 connector.  
u TRACKER control (for the CA-590P)  
Adjusts the reception level of the intercom connected to  
the TRACKER connector.  
Note  
Supplying power whose voltage does not match the  
requirement to the microphone may damage the  
microphone. Be sure to set the MIC +48V/OFF/• switches  
to match the power requirement of the microphones.  
v ENG (engineer) control (for the CA-590P)  
Adjusts the reception level of the engineer's line.  
w PROD (producer) control (for the CA-590P)  
Adjusts the reception level of the producer's line.  
n REMOTE connector (8-pin)  
Connects an RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote Control Panel  
or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit. Connection must be  
made with a cable of 150 feet (50 meters) or less in length.  
x MIC (microphone level) switches (for the CA-590P)  
Select the connection line of the intercom microphone  
independently for the intercoms connected to the INCOM  
1/2 connectors.  
PROD: Connects the intercom microphone to the  
producer's line.  
Notes  
The REMOTE connector cannot be used when a CCU is  
connected.  
When connecting the RM-B150, use the cable supplied  
with the RM-B150.  
ENG: Connects the intercom microphone to the  
engineeer's line.  
OFF: Cuts the intercom microphone connection.  
o RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)  
Inputs the control signal for selecting the return video and  
for turning the intercom microphone on and off.  
p EARPHONE jack (mini-jack)  
Connects an earphone for monitoring the audio from the  
intercom or the program. Select the audio source with the  
S251 and S252 switches on the internal AU-294 board.  
Function and Location of Parts and Controls  
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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.  
Internal Boards and Switch Settings  
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A S1 switch  
Available in near future. Set this switch to OFF.  
a TR-132 board  
A S1 switch  
S1  
b MA-128 board  
qs S15 switch  
H S8 switch  
C S3 switch  
D S4 switch  
F S6 switch  
E S5 switch  
G S7 switch  
J S11/S12 switches  
K S13/S14 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.  
B S2 switch  
F S6 switch  
Set to ON only when supplying AC power to the  
microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1/2  
connectors. Normally, set this switch to OFF.  
When set to ON, the audio signals input from the AUDIO  
IN CH 1/2 connectors are mixed to the imtercom audio and  
output to the INCOM 1 connector. This switch is factory-  
set to OFF.  
C S3 switch  
Set according to the microphone type of the headset  
connected to the INCOM 1 connector.  
DYN: Dynamic-type microphone  
CM: Carbon-type microphone  
G S7 switch  
When set to ON, the audio signal input from the  
TRACKER connector is mixed to the imtercom audio and  
output to the INCOM 1 connector. Normally, set this  
switch to OFF (center position).  
D S4 switch  
Set to ON when an unbalanced-type headset is connected  
H S8 switch  
to the INCOM 1 connector.  
Specifies whether the VR of the INCOM 1 is used for  
serial mix or parallel mix. Normally, set this switch to OFF.  
E S5 switch  
Sets the gain for the headset connected to the INCOM 1  
I S10 switch  
connector.  
This switch is used for the intercom system connected to  
the INCOM 1 connector. Normally, set this switch to  
NORM.  
+ : Sets the gain 6 dB above the standard level.  
0 : Standard level.  
Internal Boards and Switch Settings  
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J S11/S12 switches  
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio  
Switch  
Audio to be mixed  
Normal setting  
S13-1  
S13-2  
S13-3  
S13-4  
S14  
Audio from INCOM 1 OFF  
Audio from INCOM 2 OFF  
output to the INCOM 1 connector.  
Switch  
Audio to be mixed  
Normal setting  
Program audio 1  
Program audio 2  
Tracker audio  
ON  
S11-1  
S11-2  
S11-3  
S11-4  
S12  
Audio from INCOM 1 ON  
ON  
Audio from INCOM 2 OFF  
OFF  
Program audio 1  
Program audio 2  
Tracker audio  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2  
switches to ON.  
When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4  
switches to ON.  
L S15 switch  
Set according to the broadcast system.  
OFF: NTSC (for the CA-590)  
ON: PAL (for the CA-590P)  
K S13/S14 switches  
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the  
program audio output to the INCOM 1 connector.  
c AU-294 board  
A S3 switch  
J S201 switches  
B S4 switch  
S201  
S101  
C S5 switch  
I S101 switch  
D S7 switch  
S7  
S251  
S252  
S253  
E S8 switch  
K S251/S252 switches  
S8  
L S253 switches  
S13  
S14  
S11  
S12  
H S13/S14 switches  
G S11/S12 switches  
F S10 switch  
A S3 switch  
output to the INCOM 2 connector. Normally, set this  
switch to OFF (center position).  
Set according to the microphone type of the headset  
connected to the INCOM 2 connector.  
DYN: Dynamic-type microphone  
E S8 switch  
CM: Carbon-type microphone  
Specifies whether the VR of the INCOM 2 is used for  
serial mix or parallel mix. Normally, set this switch to OFF.  
B S4 switch  
Set to ON when an unbalanced-type headset is connected  
F S10 switch  
to the INCOM 2 connector.  
This switch is used for the intercom system connected to  
the INCOM 2 connector. Normally, set this switch to  
NORM.  
C S5 switch  
Sets the gain for the headset connected to the INCOM 2  
connector.  
G S11/S12 switches  
+ : Sets the gain 6 dB above the standard level.  
0 : Standard level.  
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the audio  
output to the INCOM 2 connector.  
: Sets the gain 6 dB below the standard level.  
Normally, set this switch to 0.  
Switch  
Audio to be mixed  
Normal setting  
S11-1  
S11-2  
S11-3  
Audio from INCOM 1 OFF  
Audio from INCOM 2 ON  
D S7 switch  
When set to ON, the audio signal input from the  
Program audio 1  
OFF  
TRACKER connector is mixed to the imtercom audio and  
Internal Boards and Switch Settings  
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Switch  
Audio to be mixed  
Program audio 2  
Tracker audio  
Normal setting  
OFF  
OFF  
Switch  
S253-4  
Audio to be output  
S11-4  
S12  
Program audio 2  
d DM-139 board  
When a one ear headset is used, set the S11-3 and S11-4  
switches to ON.  
A S301 switch  
H S13/S14 switches  
These switches select the audio to be mixed with the  
S1  
S2  
B S302 switch  
program audio output to the INCOM 2 connector.  
Switch  
Audio to be mixed  
Normal setting  
S13-1  
S13-2  
S13-3  
S13-4  
S14  
Audio from INCOM 1 OFF  
Audio from INCOM 2 OFF  
Program audio 1  
Program audio 2  
Tracker audio  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
When a one ear headset is used, set the S13-1 and S13-2  
switches to ON.  
A S301 switch  
Selects the direction of the prompter signal flow. The  
signal flow direction must also be changed on the CCU.  
RX: The video signal from the CCU is output from the  
PROMPTER connector (factory-setting).  
I S101 switch  
Selects the item to be mixed with the battery alarm signal.  
REM: Available in near future.  
Switch  
S101-1  
Item to be mixed  
Normal setting  
TX: The video signal input to the PROMPTER connector  
is output to the CCU. Note that the CCU-550D/550DP  
does not support this function.  
Battery alarm signal ON  
S101-2  
S101-3  
TEMP  
OFF  
OFF  
FAN STOP  
B S302 switch  
Selects the signal to be output from the PROMPTER  
connector.  
PROMPT: Prompter video signal is output (factory-  
setting).  
RET: Return video signal is output.  
J S201 switches  
Sets the talk level through the TRACKER connector.  
20: Decreases the level by 20 dB.  
0 : Standard level.  
Normally, set this switch to 0.  
K S251/S252 switches  
These switches select the audio to be output to the  
EARPHONE jack.  
e MB-1019 board  
Switch  
S251-1  
Audio to be output  
Audio from INCOM 1  
A S1 switch  
B S2 switch  
S251-2  
S251-3  
S251-4  
S252  
Audio from INCOM 2  
Program audio 1  
Program audio 2  
Not used.  
S301  
S302  
L S253 switches  
These switches select the audio to be output to the  
TRACKER connector.  
Switch  
S253-1  
Audio to be output  
Audio from INCOM 1  
S253-2  
S253-3  
Audio from INCOM 2  
Program audio 1  
Internal Boards and Switch Settings  
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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.  
Internal Boards and Switch Settings  
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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.  
Removing a Camera Adaptor  
Loosen the screw on the video camera until it stops, then remove the camera  
adaptor while pushing the screw.  
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Preparations  
 
   
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.  
M3 × 6 screws (supplied)  
Cable holder  
(supplied)  
2
Route the triax cable as illustrated below, then fasten the cable holder  
around the cable.  
cable  
15  
Preparations  
 
 
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  
To the DC IN  
connector  
AC-DN10 AC  
Adaptor  
To the DC OUT  
connector  
RCP-750/751/920/921 Remote  
Control Panel  
DC cord  
To supply power from the DC connector  
Set the POWER swicth to EXT.  
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.  
Connections  
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For the BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose  
camera software version is 1.03 or later  
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.  
Displaying the DIAGNOSIS menu  
Self-diagnostics results of the CA-590/590P  
internal boards  
Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the video  
camera.  
CA-590: Model name of the CA  
MD: Status of the internal MD board  
AU: Status of the internal AU board  
TR: Status of the internal TR board  
MA: Status of the internal MA board  
FAN: Status of the fan on the CA power unit  
The contents of the self-diagnostics  
results  
For the BVP-E10/E10P/E10WS/E10WSP or for the  
BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP whose camera  
software version is earlier than 1.03  
Self-diagnostics results of the CA-590/590P  
internal boards  
CA-570: Model name of the CA (appears as "CA-570"  
even when the CA-590/590P is connected).  
MD: Status of the internal MD board  
AU: Status of the internal AU board  
TR: Status of the internal TR board  
When an abnormality is detected, "NG" appears for the  
corresponding internal board.  
When an abnormality is detected on the fan of the CA  
power unit, "- -" and "NG" alternate on all the internal  
board status indications.  
And when "NG" appears on all the internal board status  
indications, an abnormality may have occurred on the CA  
power unit.  
Note  
The camera software upgrade can be done only on the  
BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP.  
Self-Diagnostics  
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Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Specifications  
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.  
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)  
120 × 211 × 202 mm (w/h/d)  
Dimensions  
Mass  
3
3
(4 / × 8 / × 8 inches)  
4
8
2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)  
Input/output connectors  
AUDIO IN CH 1/2 (2ch)  
XLR type 3-pin, Female, 600 ohms,  
balanced  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
RETURN  
PROMPTER  
RET CTRL  
EARPHONE  
CAMERA I/F  
CCU  
XLR type, 4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17 V  
4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17V, Max. 1.5 A  
BNC type, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms  
BNC type, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms  
6-pin  
Mini-jack, 8 ohms  
68-pin  
Triax  
INCOM 1/2 (2ch)  
XLR type, 5-pin, Female  
REMOTE  
8-pin  
TRACKER  
10-pin  
When a 5-inch viewfinder is connected to this unit or the  
TRACKER connector or the REMOTE connector is used, the  
maximum 1.5 A DC output cannot be obtained from the DC OUT  
connector.  
Supplied accessories  
Carrying belt (1)  
Cable holder (2)  
M3 × 6 screws (4)  
Operation Manual (1)  
CD-ROM (1)  
Optional accessories  
CAC-6 Return Video Selector  
BVF-55/55CE Viewfinder  
RM-B750 Remote Control Unit  
Specifications  
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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  
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other  
than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described  
in this manual without the express written permission of Sony  
Corporation.  
 
CA-590/590P  
(UC/CE)  
Printed in Belgium  
2007.04.08  
© 2005  
Sony Corporation  
3-869-644-02 (1)  
 

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