PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems
FAQ 7
Q. What is the furthest distance that the camera can be installed from
the codec unit?
A. The Sony camera cable can be extended to a maximum of 10m
(32.8 ft).
Sony offers optional camera cables of 7m (22.9 ft) (PCSA-
CG70C7M) and extension cables of a maximum of 10m (32.8 ft)
(PCSA-CG70 and PCSA-CTG70).
Q. Does the system support 16:9 3CCD cameras?
A. Yes. Both PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 support the BRC-300 camera,
which can be switched between 4:3 normal mode and 16:9
widescreen mode.
Q. Can I connect multiple cameras to PCS-G50/G70?
A. Yes.
PCS-G50 allows you to connect a second EVI/BRC camera while
still maintaining control of both cameras. Currently supported
cameras include: EVI-D30, EVI-D70, EVI-D100, and BRC-300.
PCS-G70 supports one PCSA-CTG70 tracking camera and one
PCSA-CG70 standard camera, or two PCSA-CG70 standard
cameras, or up to four EVI/BRC cameras.
Q. What cable do I use when connecting an external EVI/BRC type
camera and where can I get one?
A. Sony offers the VISCA control cable (RC-815, 8pin 15m) as a sales
item. Contact your sales representative for pricing. You can also
order a 3m cable as service part number 1-590-879-31 from:
http://www.sony.com/partsplus
Q. How do I connect BRC-300 to the PCS-G50/G70 system?
A. Connect the BRC-300 (3CCD PTZ) camera via a camera conversion
adapter. Two conversion adapters come with PCS-G70S.
Sony offers the conversion adapter as service part number
1-818-794-11 from:
http://www.sony.com/partsplus
Q. How do I use the short VISCA converter cable?
A. Connect from the first PCSA-CG70 or PCSA-CTG70 camera to the
second EVI/BRC camera via a short VISCA Converter cable and a
VISCA cable (RC-815).