Sony XDCA-55, Operating Instructions Manual

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Overview / Features

Overview

The XDCA-55 HD Camera Adaptor 
(referred to as “the adaptor” hereafter) 
allows you to connect an XDCU-50 HD 
Camera Extension Unit to supply power to 
the camcorder and extend the distance over 
which camcorder input and output signals 
can be transmitted (maximum distance 
100 m (328 feet)).

Can be installed on the following 
camcorders

• PMW-350K/350L

1)

• PMW-320K/320L

1)

• PMW-500

2)

1) An optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and 

Digital Extender is required.

2) An optional CBK-HD02 SDI/COMPOSITE 

Input and 50 Pin Interface is required.

For details, refer to the XDCU-50 Operating 
Instructions for information about how to set up a 
system consisting of this adaptor, a camcorder, and 
the XDCU-50, and for precautions about use of the 
system.

Features

HD digital transmission

This adaptor supports bidirectional 
transmission of uncompressed HD digital 
signals between this adaptor and 
XDCU-50.
The maximum transmission distance is 
100 m (328 feet).
You can transmit high-quality video signals 
regardless of cable length.

Cable-free connection via 50-pin 
interface

You can easily make a cable-free 
connection by connecting the camcorder 
connector of this adaptor directly to the 
camera adaptor connector of the camcorder 
(requires installation of optional interface).

Monitor output connector

Either main line video signals from the 
camcorder or return video signals from the 
XDCU-50 can be output as HDSDI signals.

Return video selection button

You can switch the monitor output to return 
video while the adaptor’s RET button is 
held down.

Communication interfaces

• Intercom (1 line)
• Tally (red and green)
• Trunk line (1 line)