New
Sony DXC-AT tapeless BROADCAST CAMERA:

DXC-AT
camera fits into standard Sony camera cases.
FEATURES:
VISION AND SOUND CONTENT-CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY
- Unique
"DualEye" sensing (Sony TM) allows for redundant image
generation, with potential for 3D cinema applications.
- Vertical
slot-iris technology automatically adapts to ambient light levels.
- Photomultiplier
and Super Internal Reflectivity (Sony TM) image sensors permit excellent
night vision performance.
- Superb
motion tracking and auto-focus achieved using patented whisker array.
- Limited
colour imaging may in future be available as an upgrade (optional extra
cost)
- Full
stereo audio pick-up including ultrasound, using binaural tracking
receptors.
- Integral
windsocks to reduce wind noise.
- Internal
CPU runs on Microsoft Windows CA-T v1.000 (no upgrades offered).
FORM
FACTOR
- Weight
is similar to previous silicon-based models, however top handle has been
deleted from this model.
- Comfortable
padded body with organic texture makes for easy shoulder-mounting.
- One
-piece construction, with CAT-X7P triaxial circuitry built in.
- Unit
is not dockable; attempts to un-dock camera from CA unit may void
warranty.
- Four-point
baseplate adapter available. Unit can be secured to Velcro (TM) base,
using inbuilt hooks.
- DXC-AT
is available in a wide selection of body-sleeve colours (Please specify
when ordering, as sleeve cannot be changed after purchase).
INTERFACING
- Multimode
socket at rear of unit permits insertion of both triaxial and SMPTE
composite optical cabling, with equal degrees of functionality.
- For
IP applications, a streaming outlet is located next to the multimode
socket.
- Limited
storage and recall of acquired content is available on-board, subject to
attention-span of the unit, and task-swapping to lick paws, etc.
POWER
- Powering
of system requires only two recharges per day.
- Loud
audible alarm indicates need for recharging.
- Unit
will seek out and utilise available energy sources.
- When
not in use the DXC-AT adopts a power-saving stand-by sleep mode, emitting
a low frequency status-indicating tone.
- ROHS
Compliance: Spent power packs are ejected automatically, although the
cable connector (triaxial or SMPTE composite optical) must first be
removed from the multimode socket, or unit will eventually explode.
- Inputting
of fibre to the unit will increase the rate of ejection of spent power
packs.
COMPATIBILITY:
- The
DXC-AT is generally unsuitable for multi-camera operations, as many units
are mutually incompatible, un-matchable and may not synchronise.
- In
such cases, a pink noise alarm or a variable-frequency tone will sound,
and the whole production can be safely abandoned before any damage is done
to this and other equipment and assets.
- RCP
or MSU controllers may have no effect or influence on the function of the
DXC-AT.
ACCESSORIES:
- A
tray for the disposal of spent power packs may be obtained from 3rd
party OEM suppliers.
- To
maintain performance and reduce task-swapping outages,, Sony recommends
the use of an EBU flea collar with this unit.
OTHER
- Deliveries
from our Osaka factory are sporadic, as units are produced in batches of
about six at a time, in accordance with obscure Sony production schedules
and the Spring breeding season.
- A
service life of approximately 16 years is anticipated.
- Leaky
electrolytic capacitors may decrease Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Adoption of the tray accessory (from 3rd party OEM suppliers)
is recommended to collect discharged electrolytes, before hardware is
damaged.
- In
accordance with current company policy, Sony Spares cannot supply
replacement parts for this unit.
- Sony
Corporation (Japan) or Sony Worldwide subsidiaries cannot offer any
warranty of compliance or performance for this model.