NIPROS/V26 FAQ
01
Is NIPROS/V26 exclusive for PDW-F800?
Yes, it is. It is designed for PDW-F800 and HVR-S270.
NIPROS/V26 also can be used with the Sony shoulder mount camcorders, HVR-S270U or others.
NIPROS/V26 is designed for Sony RCP700 protocol and LANC protocol.
02
What are the components of NIPROS/V26?
- Camera Adaptor: DS-460
- Base Station: PS-560
- Camera View Finder (8.9inch LCD Monitor): LVM-89W
- 2 Headsets
- Connection Cables
Note: 26-pin multi-cable and VCT-14 are not included.
03
What cables are included in the package?
The NIPROS/V26 system includes the following interconnection cables:
- BNC cable x3: 1.35 feet (41cm) for HD component connection
- BNC cable x1: 3.3 feet (100cm) for monitor connection
- 6-pin cable x1: approx. for monitor connection
- 8-pin remote cable x1: for camera remote connection
- LANC control cable x1: for LANC remote connection
- DS-560 Tally in cable x1:
- Tally cable to connect to another base station x1
- 3 pin AC power cable for DS-560
04
Is a return video monitor is supplied?
Yes, LVM-89W (8.9 inches LCD monitor) with VBS, HD component and HDMI input I/F is supplied.
05
Can the DS-560 be mounted to a rack?
Yes. For more information, please contact Sony Electronics Inc. Product Operational Support Center : 800-883-6817.
06
What is the maximum transmission distance of the NIPROS/V26?
Approx. 330 feet (100m), with DC power through a 26-pin multi-core cable. The distance may vary depending on the cable manufacture and operational circumstances.
07
Are there any DC power outputs on the DS-460?
Yes, there are two outputs.V-shoe battery adaptor for V-mount camera and 6-pin connector for the LVM-89W are provided.
08
What is the maximum DC power supply from the DS-460?
- V-shoe : max. approx. DC 15 V, 4.5 A(67.5W)
- 6-pin : DC 15 V, 2 A(30 W)
Total approx. 75 W
The value may depend on the operational circumstances, temperature, 26-pin cable length, accessories connected to it and so on.
- Approx 35W for accessories except for PDW-F800 (75W – 40W for PDW-F800)
09
How can I attach the DS-460 to a camera?
DS-460 can be is attached directly to the V-mount of a camera.
010
Are there any tally signal output connector on the DS-460?
Are there any tally signal output connector on the DS-460?
A: Yes. TALLY OUT connector is provided. And tally indicator on DS-460
Lights up when the tally signal(short = ON) is input to DS-560.
011
How many headsets can be connected to the NIPROS/V26 system?
- x1 to the DS-460
- x1 to the DS-560
Note: The NIPROS/V26 includes 2 headsets, one for DS-460, the other one for DS-560.
012
Is it possible for customers to adjust the intercom volume level separately?
Yes, individual headphone level , microphone level and SIDE TONE level controls are provided for each.
013
Is the camera adaptor DS-460 water proof?
No. Neither is DS-560.
014
Can I operate the DS-560 with a local DC power?
NNo. DS-560 operates only with AC.
015
What happens if the 26-pin multi-cable is detached from the DS-560, socket while the power of DS-560 is ON?
The entire signal including power supply is shut off.
016
Is it safe to disconnect or connect the 26-pin cable while the power of the DS-560 is ON?
Yes, but not recommended.
017
Can I use AC 240V power supply for this system?
Yes, the system automatically applies to the input voltage. The input voltage range is 85V to 245V.
018
Dose this camera adaptor have TC In and TC Out?
Yes.
019
While using camera remote controller, can we jam the TC generator?
Yes.
020
Although the TC signal is connected, the camera is not synchronized, why?
Please make sure that T/C setting on the camera is to be FREE RUN.
And when the TC signal is input to DS-560 and output from DS-460, make sure that the cables are connected. When the TC signal is input to the DS-460 and output from DS-560,
make sure that the cables are connected and the TC OUT select switch is set to the TC OUT position.
021
The Sony camera remote controller: RM-B150/ B750, MR-B1000 connected to DS-560 does not work, why?
Please make sure that the camera remote cable is connected firmly between the camera and the DS-460.
022
How many HD-SDI input and output does this system have?
DS-560 has one HD-SDI input (through output ×2) and one HD-SDI RET input (through output ×2) .
023
When connecting plural DS-560, do we have to connect each tally cable of all the DS-560 to a switcher?
No.
One DS-560 which connected to the switcher can get up to 5 tally signals. You can make cascading connection using the supplied tally cables.
024
Can I connect DS-560 to a CCU?
Yes, but not to all CCU. So please check the compatibility first.
025
Is it possible to feed DS- 560 the audio signals from an external mixer via the INTERCOM EXT LINE of the DS-560?
Yes, it is. By using 4-wire input on the DS-560, it can receive audio from the mixer.
The input audio signal level can be adjusted by the INTERCOM EXT LINE volume on the front panel.
026
Is it possible for the NIPROS/V26 system to be operated under the 32°F（0℃）?
No, it is not. Required operating temperature for NIPROS/V26 system is +32 to 104F° (0℃ to 40℃). If operating the system below +32F°, we recommend using a warm-up bag but we do not guarantee the operation.
027
Is it possible to extend a 26-pin multi-cable connecting in series?
No.
028
How do we store the 26-pin cable?
When disconnecting the cable from the NIPROS/V26 system, cover the connector of the cable and the CAMERA connector of the DS-460 and DS-560 with the caps equipped with cable and NIPROS system immediately.
Always clean the cable, following the cable manufacturer’s instruction.
029
Is the 26-pin multi-cable water proof?
No.
030
Any caution for transportation or operation?
This system is a precision instrument and must be handled with care. Continuous vibrations or a strong impact may damage the system.
031
What should we do if we experience trouble on the system?
First read the operating instruction. Then, if you still need to solve the problem,
please call: Sony Electronics Customer Service
-Eastern Service Facility (Teaneck, NJ): 201-833-5300
-Western Service Facility (Los Angeles, CA): 323-352-5000
032
Can I control the PDW-F800 from a switcher?
The F800 is designed for operation with the Sony remote control unit : RM-B750 or RM-B150.
033
What is the minimum power requirement for camera adaptor DS-460
It is AC 85 V 2.5 A. Maximum is AC 240 V 1 A.
The required DC power depends on the cable length.
DC16.8V ##A 33ft. (10 m; ESC-10)
DC16.8V ##A 165ft. (50 m; ESC-50)
DC16.8V ##A 330ft. (100 m; SONY CCZ-A100)
If customers use the optional cable which we do not guarantee, an excessive power loss may happen and cause a transmission error or drive disability and so on.
