Sony DXC-637 - Connecting Multiple Cameras

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When using a number of cameras in the studio, it may
be necessary to use a CCU-MS/MSP/M7/M7P Camera
Control Unit to provide video and color sync between
cameras, and special effects and other devices to allow
switching, wipes and so forth.
VTR
VIDEO IN
RETURN VIDEO IN
In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF-
40B/40BCE/50B/SOBCE Viewfinder.
The figure below shows an example studio
configuration.
For details, consult your sales representative or supplier.
DXF-40B/40BCE or OXF-50B/50BCE
CA-537/537P
DXC-637/637P
Headset
INTERCOM
Headset
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CCU-MS5/MSP
4 GEN LOCK IN FR Camera Control Unit
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To AC power supply
Cables used
@ Power cord (supplied)
@ CCZ-A Camera Cable
@ BNC cable
@ OIN 4-way cable
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signal. The camera will then operate synchronized to
this signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menus. (See page 38.)
When using two or more synchronized cameras
without a camera control unit, connect an external sync
signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera
adaptor (CA-537/537P etc.), supplying a VBS or BS
Example 1; Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1
BNC cable
Camera 2
¢7 DXC-637/637P
Camera 1
DXC-637/637P
Portable VTR
VIDEO OUT
To camera
connector
To video input
connector
CCZ-A Camera Cable BNC cable
Example 2: Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Camera 1
CA-537/537P ——~\
VIDEO OUT fr
Video input connector BNC cable
Syne signal output connector BNC cable GEN LOCK INU Ey7
Special
effects
unit or
similar
Camera 2
DXC-637/637P
BNC cable
Video input connector
BNC cable
Sync signal output connector
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