Sony 950, 930, 900 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1-1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1-2. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1-3. Sony Design Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1-4. Features of the HDC-900/950/930 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1-5. Features of the System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2 Total System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2-1. System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2-2. Camera Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2-3. Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2-4. Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-5. Viewfinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2-6. Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2-7. System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-7-1 Setting the System Format using HDCU-900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2-7-1-1 HD System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2-7-1-2 SD System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2-7-1-3 Progressive and Cinema Production System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

2-7-1-4 HD/SD Simul-Cast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2-7-2 Setting the System Format using HDCU-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2-7-2-1 Standard System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2-7-2-2 Standard HD/SD System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

2-7-2-3 HD/SD Film Like System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2-7-2-4 Analog NTSC/PAL System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2-8. Rack Mounting of System Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 3 Benefit of Sony ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processing). . . . . . . . . 42

3-1. Full DSP Camera Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3-2. Precise Handling of Highlight Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

3-3. Outstanding reliability and easy maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

3-4. Low power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Chapter 4 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4-1. Sony Camera Command Network System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4-2. Master Set-up Unit – MSU-700A/750. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4-3. Camera Command Network Units – CNU-700 and CNU-500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4-4. New Remote Control Panels - RCP-750/751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4-5. Auto Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4-6. Control Priority and Parallel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4-7. S-BUS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 5 Optical Fiber Connector and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5-1. Optical Fiber Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5-2. Cleaning of the Connector and Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 6 A Quick Lesson on Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

6-1. Case 1 — for situations requiring minimal camera operator experience . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6-2. Case 2 — for general operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6-3. Initial Settings for the Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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6-3-1 Specifying the Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6-3-1-1 To set a new security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6-3-1-2 To change the security code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6-3-1-3 To enable to cancel the security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6-3-2 Setting the Security Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6-3-3 MSU Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6-3-3-1 To restore operations of the MSU-700A/750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6-3-4 Setting the Operating Conditions of the MSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6-3-4-1 To display the MSU Configuration menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6-3-4-2 To set the built-in clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6-3-4-3 To adjust the buzzer sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6-3-4-4 To turn on/off the buzzers independently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6-3-4-5 To turn off all the buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6-3-4-6 To adjust the brightness of the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6-3-4-7 To adjust the brightness of the EL display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6-3-4-8 To adjust the brightness of the LED displays (MSU-750 only) . . . 74

6-3-4-9 To set the screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6-4. File Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Chapter 7 Location and Function of Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7-1. HDC-900, HD Color Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

7-1-1 Right Side and Left Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

7-1-2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

7-2. HDC-950/930, HD Color Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7-2-1 Front Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7-2-2 Front Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

7-2-3 Back Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7-2-4 Back Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

7-3. HDCU-900, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7-3-1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7-3-2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7-3-3 HD Signal Input/Output Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

7-3-4 SD Signal Input/Output Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

7-3-5 HKCU-901 SD Analog Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

7-3-6 HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7-3-7 HKCU-903 Frame Rate Converter Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7-3-8 HKCU-904 Line Converter Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7-3-9 Internal Boards – DPR board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7-3-10 Internal Boards – AT board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7-4. HDCU-950, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7-4-1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

7-4-2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7-4-3 Output Block - DIF Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7-4-4 HKCU-951 SD Encoder Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7-4-5 HKCU-953 HD Frame Rate Converter Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7-4-6 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – Internal switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7-4-7 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – AT Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

7-4-8 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – AVP Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7-4-9 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – DTX Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7-4-10 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – DRX Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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7-4-11 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – RC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

7-4-12 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – EN Board (Internal board of the

optional HKCU-951). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

7-4-13 Internal Switches and Internal Boards – FC Board (Internal board of the

optional HKCU-953). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

7-5. CNU-700, Camera Command Network Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

7-5-1 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

7-6. CNU-500, Camera Command Network Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

7-6-1 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

7-6-2 Internal Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

7-7. VCS-700, Video Selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

7-7-1 Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

7-8. MSU-700A, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

7-8-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

7-8-2 Operation Panel in use with HD Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

7-8-3 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

7-9. MSU-750, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

7-9-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

7-10. RCP-750/751, Remote Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

7-10-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

7-10-2 Iris/master black control block (RCP-750) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

7-10-3 Iris/master black control block (RCP-751) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

7-10-4 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

7-11. RCP-700/701, Remote Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

7-11-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

7-12. RM-B150, Hand-held Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

7-12-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

7-12-2 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

7-13. RM-B750, Hand-held Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

7-13-1 Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

7-13-2 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

7-14. HDVF-20A, HD Electronic Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

7-14-1 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

7-15. HDVF-700A, HD Electronic Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

7-15-1 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

7-16. HDVF-C700W/C750W, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

7-16-1 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

7-17. CA-905L, Large Lens Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

7-17-1 Lens Attachment Section (Front) and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

7-17-2 Camera-mounting Section (Inner Base) and the Optional BKP-9057

Viewfinder Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

7-17-3 Rear control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Chapter 8 Connectors and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

8-1. HDC-900/950/930 and HKC-T950, HD Color Video Camera and HD CCD Black Adaptor. . 143

8-1-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

8-1-2 Wiring Diagrams for Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

8-1-3 Connection Connectors/Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

8-2. HDCU-900, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

8-2-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

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8-2-1-1 BNC connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

8-2-1-2 CAMERA connector (optical/electrical connector) . . . . . . . . . . . 153

8-2-1-3 AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2 (XLR 3-pin, Male) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

8-2-1-4 MIC REMOTE (D-sub 15-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

8-2-1-5 WF REMOTE (D-sub 15-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

8-2-1-6 TRUNK LINE (D-sub 9-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

8-2-1-7 I/O PORT (D-sub 15-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

8-2-1-8 INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM (D-sub 25-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

8-2-1-9 WF MODE (4-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

8-2-1-10 RCP/CNU (8-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

8-2-1-11 INTERCOM (5-pin, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

8-2-2 Cable Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

8-2-3 Connection Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

8-3. HDCU-950, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

8-3-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

8-3-1-1 BNC connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

8-3-1-2 CAMERA connector (optical/electrical composite connector) . . 158

8-3-1-3 MIC1/MCI2 (XLR 3-pin, Male) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

8-3-1-4 MIC REMOTE (D-sub 15-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

8-3-1-5 INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM (D-sub 25-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

8-3-1-6 WF MODE (4-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

8-3-1-7 RCP/CNU (8-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

8-3-1-8 INTERCOM (5-pin, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

8-3-2 Connection Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

8-4. CNU-700, Camera Command Network Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

8-4-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

8-4-1-1 BNC connector 75 Ohms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

8-4-1-2 RS232C-1/2/3*1 (9P, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

8-4-1-3 REMOTE (8P, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

8-4-2 Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-4-3 Connection Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5. CNU-500, Camera Command Network Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5-1-1 BNC connector 75 Ohms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5-1-2 RS232C (9P, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5-1-3 REMOTE (8P, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

8-5-2 Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

8-5-3 Connection Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

8-6. MSU-700A, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

8-6-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

8-6-1-1 REMOTE (8-pin, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

8-6-1-2 I/O PORT (50-pin, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

8-6-2 Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

8-6-3 Connection Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

8-7. MSU-750, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

8-7-1 Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

8-8. RCP-750/751, Remote Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

8-8-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

8-8-1-1 AUX REMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

8-8-1-2 EXT I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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8-8-2 Connection Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

8-9. HDVF-20A, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

8-9-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

8-10. HDVF-700A, HD Electronic Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

8-10-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

8-11. HDVF-C700W, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

8-11-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

8-12. HDVF-C750W, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

8-12-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

8-13. VCS-700, Video Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

8-13-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

8-13-1-1 WF Mode (4P, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

8-13-1-2 Remote (8P, Female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

8-13-1-3 I/O Port (D-SUB 37P, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

8-14. CA-905L, Large Lens Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

8-14-1 Connector Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

8-14-1-1 REMOTE (8P, Male). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

8-14-1-2 LENS (12P, Male) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

8-14-1-3 LENS (36P, Female) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

8-14-1-4 VF (20P, Male) (BKP-9057) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

8-14-1-5 VF (25P, Female) (BKP-9057) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Chapter 9 Glossary – Terms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

9-1. Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

9-2. Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

9-3. Camera characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Chapter 10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

10-1. HDC-900, HD Color Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

10-2. HDC-950, HD Color Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

10-3. HDC-930, HD Color Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

10-4. HDCU-900, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

10-5. HDCU-950, HD Camera Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

10-6. CNU-700, Camera Command Network Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

10-7. CNU-500, Camera Command Network Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

10-8. VCS-700, Video selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

10-9. MSU-700A, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

10-10. MSU-750, Master Setup Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

10-11. RCP-750/751, Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

10-12. RCP-700/701, Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

10-13. RM-B150 (front panel), Hand-held Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

10-14. RM-B750 (front panel), Hand-held Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

10-15. HDVF-20A, HD Electronic Viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

10-16. HDVF-700A, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

10-17. HDVF-C700W/C750W, HD Electronic Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

10-18. HKC-T950, HD CCD Block Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

10-19. CA-905L, Large Lens Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Function comparison chart – Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Function comparison chart – File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Function comparison chart – Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Function comparison chart – Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Function comparison chart – Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Function comparison chart – Multi, Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Function comparison chart – Button and Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

1-1. Overview

The HDC-900/950/930 family is designed to provide a wide range of choices of HDTV and SDTV configurations to fulfill the increasing demands for multiple global digital origination formats from almost all applications including broadcasters, filmmakers, production companies, etc. The HDC-900 Series consists of HDC-900 full size studio model color video camera and the HDC-950/930, its flawless companion portable version. Both of them were developed for both studio and outside application systems, based on several newly developed technologies applied to each

key component such as pickup device, camera head, camera control unit, and so forth.

One of the major design criteria was to easily integrate the most popular Sony digital camera control systems in order to enable the field-proven Sony camera control system and its familiar menu control systems to be used with the HDC-900/950/930, resulting in quick and reliable installation and a wide choice of camera systems implementations - from a single stand-alone camera to a sophisticated Multicamera installation.

1-2. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP)

Easy-to-setup and highly reliable

Digital processing performs parameters in a digital memory and keeps them intact for long periods of time, resulting in a dramatic reduction of the need for operator adjustment.

With the use of digital processing, further advantages are achieved, such as to easy implementation of this circuitry in ICs and LSIs while increasing reliability.

Precise adjustment

The values of the camera set-up parameters can be defined with great precision by digital processing.

Moreover, variations between cameras, which are very difficult to avoid in analog models, can be reduced to a minimum with digital processing by simply equalizing parameter values.

Flexible signal processing and parameter settings

A significant advantage of digital processing is that it can provide very flexible operation. Many camera parameters can be controlled and each parameter setting can be varied over a wide range of values.

1-3. Sony Design Criteria

There are several important design criteria Sony has taken very seriously in the HDC-900 Series to ensure that it not only provides the features required for these new services, but also has compatibility with existing broadcast environments, and further enhances DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology.

• True multi-standard operation from 1080/24P to

analog composite (NTSC/PAL).

• The HDC-900 Series must provide higher picture

quality than any conventional digital cameras. Operationally, it must be compatible with current Sony color video cameras.

• Digital system architecture should be consistent with

current 12-bit digital cameras and the previous models as well so that all types can be mixed together without picture matching difficulties.

1-4. Features of the HDC-900/950/930

Exclusive HAD sensor technology

A new design of CCD has been developed for the HDC-900, HDC-950, and HDC-930. Based on Sony HAD sensor technology and using the on-chip lens structure of the latest Power HAD is based on the 1920 × 1080 CIF (Common Image Format) and is switchable between progressive mode and interlace mode readout (except HDC-930 which is only available at 1080/60i and 1080/50i without progressive mode). With its light collecting capability dramatically improved, this 2/3-inch type 2.2 millionpixel FIT CCD used in the HDC-900/950 offers an industry-leading sensitivity of f10 at 2,000 lux. It has a limiting horizontal resolution of 1000 TVL/ph, a signalto-noise ratio of 54 dB (unweighted over 30 MHz) and the outstandingly low vertical smear level of -135 dB*.

sensors, this CCD

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• To take full advantage of 12-bit digitization, as many camera processes as possible should be digital, particularly gamma, detail and so on.

• Operational controls and connectors are located in similar positions to those on current Sony HDC and BVP Series cameras, so operators accustomed to these models immediately find the HDC-900 Series familiar and easy to use.

• Existing Sony MSUs, CNUs and RCPs can be used with the HDC-900 Series. Current menu control systems and auto set-up functions are also compatible.

• Capital cost must not be significantly greater than Sony standard definition camera equipment.

The cost effective 2/3- inch type 2.2 million-pixel IT CCD used in the HDC-930 provides equivalent performance as the FIT version CCD excluding the vertical smear level which is provided at -125 dB*

* typical numbers.

12-bit A/D conversion and ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processing)

The combination of 12-bit A/D conversion and the new

2.2- million sensor CCD provides excellent color

rendition and overall picture quality. The powerful ADSP circuitry enables camera set-up parameters to be adjusted over a wide range. Menus are used to select the required parameters, such as gain, gamma, flare, pedestal and detail, and with adjustments made from a central Master Set-up Unit

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(MSU) parameter settings can be transferred to other cameras in a system for perfect picture matching.

Ergonomic Body Design

For over two decades, Sony has been designing and manufacturing broadcast video cameras and camcorders. In creating these designs, great importance has always been given to achieving control layouts based on the practical, operational requirements of the user. The control layout of the HDC-900 therefore naturally follows that of other HDC and BVP Series cameras. For example, the V/F adjustment and controls for the intercom system, V/F return selection, lens filter selection, etc. are all located in similar positions to previous models, so that operators with experience of Sony cameras can operate this new model intuitively.

The HDC-950/930 portable model features a body that is so compact and lightweight that it opens up new and exciting possibilities in location camera work. Newly developed ADSP LSIs drastically reduces its power consumption, which helps contribute to the stable operation of the entire system. This design with a low optical axis and superb weight distribution means that the camera can be carried comfortably on the shoulder without causing fatigue. Tripod operation is just as easy, and the HDC-950/930 has all its controls and connectors located in similar positions to those on Sony BVP cameras. Even with a viewfinder, microphone and a standard ENG lens, the total weight of the HDC-950/930 is only around 7 kg (about 16 pounds).

Optical Filter Wheels

Independent ND and CC optical filters are provided on both the HDC-900 and HDC-950/930. The filter drives provided for both 900 and 950/930 are exactly the same, so that common operation is enabled between the hard camera and the portable type when the filter settings are adjusted remotely on a RCP, MSU or RMB750/B150 Remote Control Unit.

Electronic Shutter

The electronically operated shutter provides speeds of 1/100, 1/250, 1/500/, 1/1,000, and 1/2,000 of a second (1080/60i mode).

Clear Scan and ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

Sony’s Clear Scan and ECS* functions eliminate banding effects when shooting monitor displays by allowing the shutter speed to be adjusted so that it exactly matches the various scanning frequencies that are in use. The clear scan shutter speed range is 60.1 to 4300 Hz (1080/60i mode). The ECS function is especially effective under the frequency of 60 Hz or 50 Hz.

* The ECS function is available with the HDC-900 and HDC-

950

Super EVS

Super EVS (Enhanced Vertical-definition System) raises vertical picture resolution, while minimizing line flicker*. It is ideal for shooting of a stationary subject or still images - the method used for the “Claymation” process, for instance.

* The Super EVS functions when operated at Interlace mode.

Standard 2/3-inch type Lens Mount

Either an HD lens or a standard definition 2/3-inch type format lens can be mounted. This allows standard lenses that are in everyday use with Sony cameras and camcorders to be used with the HDC-900 and HDC950/930.

Memory Stick

Sony Memory Stick provides a new function on both the HDC-900 and HDC-950/930. Camera operators can store their personal preferences for a number of camera set-up parameters and V/F indicators in a personal Memory Stick media card. Whenever one of these memory devices is inserted into its slot on a HDC-900/950/930 camera, the operators particular settings are instantly recalled. All the data stored in one or more Memory Stickmedia cards also can be registered and stored in a standard PC, so that each set of preferences can then be used to initialize individual or groups of cameras.

Multi Matrix

This function enables a particular color in a scene to be selected and its hue and saturation changed.

Adaptive Highlight Control (Auto Knee mode)

The Sony ADSP system intelligently monitors the brightness of all areas of the picture and automatically adapts the knee point/slope for optimum reproduction at that particular scene location within the picture. A typical example is shooting an interior scene which includes a sunlit exterior seen through a window.

Three-channel Skin Tone Detail Correction

The Skin Tone Detail Correction controls the detail level of those objects in a scene with specific color tones. The HDC-900/950/930 allows detail to be set independently for each of three separate color ranges. These colors are not limited to skin tones, but can be set for any color. Detail may be increased or decreased relative to the normal level.

Knee Saturation Function

This function works similar to - Sony’s TruEye™ processor which is one of the most innovative features that Sony ADSP allows. This function - makes it possible to reproduce very natural colors of high contrast scene content. When knee correction is individually applied to the RGB channels, it can lead to color distortion in highlight areas, for example skin tones can tend to look yellow. Knee Saturation processing automatically retains accurate color in these highlight areas to maintain the saturation in those picture areas compressed by the Knee function.

Low-key Saturation

The Knee Saturation function is also effective for lowkey pictures, maintaining saturation to give color reproduction characteristics.

Selectable Gamma and Initial Gain

Several Pre-set Gamma curves and Initial Gain settings are provided to emulate standardized video gamma transfer characteristics. These gamma tables are always accessible and interchangeable via the camera set-up menu.

Variable Black Gamma Range

The Variable Black Gamma Range function helps to precisely control shadow areas. It can help to bring out details from the dark areas of the picture without affecting mid-tones and keeping the absolute black level unchanged. 12-bit A/D and the low noise CCD have extended the prowess of this important subjective picture control.

Black Stretch

Limits the Black Gamma function to picture luminance.

Media Card

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Level Dependent Detail

This function provides natural detail enhancement on extreme highlights by automatically limiting the

1-5. Features of the System Components

amplitude of edge signals when they occur in high contrast signals.

MSU-700A and MSU-750, Master Set-up Units

These MSUs provide a centralized technical control position in a multi-camera system.

The MSU-700A is designed for use mounted with its control panel horizontal while the MSU-750 is designed for mounting vertically. They have been designed to allow comprehensive, wide ranging, technical supervision and alignment of a complex camera system from a single centralized panel. If it is desirable to extend this supervision to more than one control location (for example separate operational and engineering/maintenance control centers) then a number of MSU panels can form part of a large camera system. The MSU-700A and the MSU-750 are designed to work in conjunction with the Command Network Units CNU-700 and CNU-500. However, in a single-camera system, these MSUs can operate alone. They provide rapid, finger-tip access to all controls relating to the smooth functioning of an operational system, including:

• Technical alignment controls for the entire camera

chain

• Picture and waveform monitor switching

• System configuration

• Control data filing

• Precise picture adjustment Some of the important control functions that can be made from these MSUs are described below.

HKC-T950, HD CCD Block Adaptor

The new HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adaptor, which is a unique accessory of HDC-950 and HDC-930 portable cameras, allows the CCD block to be extended from the camera body by up to 10 m (up to 50 m with an optional cable). Therefore, more creative camera shooting such as in space limited or awkward environments is possible, thus expanding HD camera applications. The viewfinder can be detached from the CCD block depending on the environment of the application. The HKCT950 can also be mounted on a

front or bottom of Helicopter (e.g. using Wescam products) or a mini-crane.

HDCU-900/950, Camera Control Units

Two camera control units are available for use with the HDC-900/950: the full size HDCU-900 and half rack HDCU-950. The HDCU-900 has been designed to support both the HDC-900 Studio Camera and HDC950 Portable Camera in fixed environments for maximum expandability, flexibility, and full controllability. The compact HDCU-950 CCU is intended for mobile use but provides controllability almost equivalent to the HDCU-900. As standard, the HDCU-900 has four sets of HD SDI SMPTE 292M signal outputs and V/F return inputs, plus four sets of digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M outputs and four digitally up-converted V/F return inputs.The HDCU-950 has three sets of input/output interfaces for HD SDI SMPTE 292M signal outputs and V/F return inputs, and digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M outputs and up-converted V/F return inputs.

A variety of optional interface expansion boards are available for both units. The HKCU-901, HKCU-902, HKCU-903 and HKCU-904 are for use with the HDCU900, and the HKCU-

951 and HKCU-953 are for the HDCU-950. As for the HDCU-900, the HKCU-901 SD Encoder Boards provide analog NTSC and PAL VBS signal outputs and V/F return inputs, and analog component output. The HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface Board enables HD Analog output and input (as defined by SMPTE 240M). Furthermore, the HKCU-903 Frame Converter Boards provide 2:3 pull-down to change the picture format between 24P and progressive 30 frames. And lastly, the HKCU-904 Line Converter Board has the capability to convert 1080-line pictures into 720-line pictures, and provides four sets of HD-SDI outputs and V/F return inputs. The HKCU-951 and HKCU-953 used with the portable HDCU-950 CCU provide equivalent functions to the above HKCU-901 and HKCU-903.

High Definition Origination

HD Production Format 1080/60i 1080/50i 1080/30P 1080/25P 1080/24P

Camera Head Capture Format

HDCU-900/950 Output Format

HD-SDI (Reserved slot) 1080/60i 1080/50i**

Down-converted SDI (Removable slot)

HKCU-903/953 Frame Converter (Optional)

HKCU-904 Line Converter (Optional)

HKCU-901/951 SD Encoder (Optional)

* Monitoring quality only.

** Entries printed in blue are recommended choices.

*** HDC-930 only supports interlace formats and 1080/60i or 1080/50i.

1080/60i 1080/50i 1080/30P 1080/25P 1080/24P 1080/60i 540/60P

1080/30P** 1080/25P** 1080/24P** 1080/60i

480/60i** 576/50i** 480/30P** 576/25P** 480/60i** 480/60i 480/60i

No No No No 1080/60i** No No

No No No No No 720/60P** 720/60P

NTSC** PAL** NTSC* PAL* No No No

720/60P

(HDCU-900 only)

540/60P

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Standard Definition Origination

Production Format 480/60i 480/30P 576/50i

Camera Head Capture Format

HDCU-900/950 Output Format

HD-SDI (Reserved slot)

Down-converted SDI (Removable slot)

HKCU-903/953 Frame Converter (Optional)

HKCU-904 Line Converter (Optional)

HKCU-901/951 SD Encoder (Optional)

* Monitoring quality only.

** Entries printed in blue are recommended choices.

*** HDC-930 only supports interlace formats.

Optical Fiber Digital Transmission

The cable connecting the HDCU-900/950 CCU to an HDC- 900 or HDC-950/930 camera uses two singlemode optical fiber lines, two control lines, and two power lines to carry digitized video, audio, control signals and power to the camera. An extremely highquality, all-digital bi-directional video and audio signal can be transmitted up to a distance of 3 km (1.86 miles)* with the HDCU-900 and up to 1.2 km (0.75 miles)* with the HDCU-950. This cable and connector conforms to the SMPTE standard.

* When supplying power to the camera via the optical fiber

cable, the maximum cable length varies with the camera system configuration and lens type, the size of the optical fiber cable and the number of cable connectors.

Safety Oriented Power Supply

As safety is a major design concept of every Sony design, the HDCU-900/950 continuously checks the camera cable for open or short circuits. An alarm is given if a fault is found and some appropriate precautionary actions taken, case by case.

An additional safety feature is that a low voltage is initially supplied from the HDCU-900 optical fiber connector when the unit is switched on. Only when the system check has verified that an appropriate camera is connected is the normal operating voltage output.

Locking to External Reference Signals

The HDCU-900/950 can be locked to an external reference signal. Either a HD tri-level sync signal (according to SMPTE 240M), or an SD black burst signal can be used as the reference signal.

1080/

60i

30P

1080/

60i**

480/ 60i**

NTSC** NTSC* PAL**

1080/ 30P**

480/

30P**

1080/ 50i

1080/

50i**

576/ 50i**

The RM-B750 can be connected directly to the any HDC- 900 Series camera, attached to the half-rack HDCU-950 Camera Control Unit or connected to an HDW-250 portable VTR used with these components. The combination of an LCD touch-panel screen and direct push buttons enables full parameter adjustment of the camera to be controlled. When necessary, basic tape transport functions of a portable VTR can be controlled*. For further operational convenience, the RM-B750 has a Memory Stick various setup parameters can be stored and transferred between camcorders.

* VTR REC START/STOP can also be assigned by the

assignable switch.

CNU-500 and CNU-700, Camera Command Network Units

The CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units form the technical “nerve center” of a star-shaped camera control network, providing communication between all the units in the system. A RISC-based microprocessor system provides highspeed transfer of command signals to the HDCU-900/ 950 CCU for rapid response. The CNU-500 is for use in systems with up to six cameras and the CNU-700 is for use in larger systems. One CNU-700 can also control six cameras, but can be expanded to control up to 12 cameras when fitted with an optional expansion board. Several CNU-700 units can be connected to the camera control network in a large system.

HDVF-C700W and HDVF-C750W, Multi-format LCD HD Color Viewfinders

The viewfinders developed for the HDC-900 and HDC950/930 cameras are of a new, innovative design that is based on a 6-type TFT color LCD panel providing a resolution of 960 pixels horizontally x 540 pixels vertically. These viewfinders feature very low power consumption and, as they are very compact, their panning and tilting angles are greater than those of CRT-based viewfinders. The HDVF-C700W is for use with the HDC-900 camera and the HDVF-C750W for use with the HDC-950/930 portable camera.

* The liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured

with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99 %. Thus a very small proportion of pixels (at most 0.01 %) may be “stuck”, constantly on or constantly off. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixel may appear spontaneously. These problems have been kept to an absolute minimum, but are an unavoidable characteristic of liquid crystal technology.

HDVF-700A and HDVF-20A, CRT-based Viewfinders

The monochrome CRT-based viewfinders, HDVF700A (7-type) and HDVF-20A (2-type), can also be used with the HDC-900/950/930.

media card slot so that

RCP-750/751, Remote Control Panels

Two types of RCP-750 Series Remote Control Panels are also available, providing a range of control functions from the basic to very sophisticated for operational adjustments of an HDC-900/950/930. Each type is available with either a joystick or dial type iris control.

RM-B750, Remote Control Unit

The RM-B750 Remote Control Unit has been designed to establish a highly mobile and fully controllable camera system in the field by integrating control capability equivalent to a Master Set-up Unit into a compact unit powered from the device to be controlled.

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Chapter 2 Total System

Total System

2-1. System Configuration

As a major design criteria, the HDC-900 Series inherited all the benefits from Sony digital camera systems such as the BVP-900/700/500 Series to ensure the HDC-900/950/930 Family to be smoothly integrated into these renowned, field-proven camera control systems.

This new camera system features two camera heads, the HDC-900 full-size model and its full companion portable camera, the HDC-950/930. The

Figure 2-1: HDC-900/950 System Configuration

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

RCP-750 RCP-751

REMOTE

CONTROL PANEL

CCA-5 CABLE

RCP-700 RCP-701

CAMERA COMMAND NETWORK UNIT

CNU-700/500

portable model is designed for full integration into an HDC-900 studio system, as well as being used as a standalone acquisition camera.

In addition to the new peripherals such as HDCU900/950, RCP-750/751, and RM-B750, a variety of key peripherals like the CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units help users to easily expand/ upgrade their systems.

CCA-5 CABLECCA-5 CABLE

CCA-5 CABLE

MASTER SETUP UNIT

MSU-700A

MASTER SETUP UNIT

MSU-750

HKCU-901 HKCU-902 HKCU-903 HKCU-904

STUDIO ZOOM LENS

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

HDCU-900

FIBER CABLE FIBER CABLE

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

HDC-900

SCRIPT HOLDER

BKP-7911

CCA-5 CABLE

VIDEO SELECTOR

VCS-700

PIX

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

LCD COLOR VIEWFINDER

WF PIX

MULTI FORMAT

HDVF-700A

MULTI FORMAT

HDVF-C700W

CCA-5 CABLE CCA-5 CABLE

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

HDCU-900

PIX

2" VF

HDVF-20A

ENG/EPP LENS

STUDIO ZOOM LENS

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

LARGE LENS ADAPTER

HDC-950/930

CA-905L

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

HDCU-950

MULTI FORMAT

LCD COLOR VIEWFINDER

HDVF-C750W

MULTI FORMAT

LCD COLOR VIEWFINDER

HDVF-C750W

7-TYPE

VIEWFINDER

SADDLE

BKP-9057

HKCU-951 HKCU-953

MULTI FORMAT

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

HDVF-700A

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MULTI FORMAT

LCD COLOR VIEWFINDER

HDVF-C700W

Figure 2-2: Optional Accessories for the HDC-900

Front cover (supplied)

Zoom lens

V-Shaped wedge (supplied with tripod)

HDVF-700A 7-Type Viewfinder (with standard hood)

HDC-900, HDC-900/L HD Color Video Camera

Optical Fiber Cable (option)

HFH-770 Outdoor Hood (sold separately)

HDVF-C700W 6-T ype Viewfinder

BKP-7911 Script Holder (with Light)

HDCU-900 HD Camera Control Unit

Tripod

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Figure 2-3: Optional Accessories for the HDC-950/930

Zoom lens

HDVF-C750W HD Electronic Viewfinder

HDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder

BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

HDC-950/930 HD Color Video Camera

HKC-T950

VCT -14 Tripod Adapter

CAC-6 Return

Video Selector

HDCZ-10/25 Connection Cable

BKP-L551 Battery Adapter

Optical Fiber Cable

CCA-5 Cable

HD VTR

HDW-250, etc.

BP-L60A/L90A Battery Pack

HDCU-900 HD Camera Control Unit

HDCU-950 HD Camera Control Unit

RM-B150 Remote Contorl Unit

CA-905L Large Lens Adapter

MSU-700A//750 Master Setup Unit

HDS-X3400 Multi Bit Rate Routing Switcher

Figure 2-4: HDC-950 Stand-alone System

HDC-950/930 + HDVF-20A HDCU-950 + RM-B750 Remote Control Unit

CCA-5 Cable (max. 200 meters)

CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit

CABLE

POWER

ALRAM

CAM

OPEN

MAIN

SHORT

ONMIC

INCOM

PROD

OFF PRIV

ENGPGM

VTR

STANDARD TEST BARS CLOSE

PANEL

START/STOP

ACTIVE

MEMORY

STICK

ABB

AWB

WHITE

MONITOR

FUNCTION

BLACK

VF DISP

MAINTENANCE VF MENU

SCENE

IRIS/MB

CANCEL

AUTO

MASTER

ACTIVE

IRIS

BLACK

PAINT

EXT

ENTER

IRIS

ALARM

MENU SELECT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-B750

RM-B750

CCA-5 Cable (max. 200 meters)

RCP-700 series Remote Control Panel

PANEL

STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS

ACTIVE

MEMORY

5600K AUTO

SKIN

BLACK

KNEE

DETAIL

GAMMA

FUNCTION

STICK

MAINTE NANCE

SCENE

PAINT

ALARM

KNEE

SATURATION

AWB

WHITE

ABS

BLACK

AUTO

IRIS/MB

IRIS

ACTIVE

EXT

IRIS

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

START/STOP

VTR

ABB

MASTER

BLACK

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2-2. Camera Head

The HDC-900 Series is an outstanding new-generation HD camera with a true multi-purpose system in which many new technologies have been incorporated such as Sony’s ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processing), a newly developed 2.2-million pixel CCD and 12-bit A/ D conversion. 12-bit A/D conversion improves gradation analysis by a factor of four compared to 10bit conversion, significantly improving control over picture tonal reproduction, and accuracy of color reproduction. A 600% dynamic range in conjunction with the 12-bit A/D and the superior DSP processing ensure superb processing of overexposed picture information and the handling of specular highlights. Just some of the state-of-the-art features are:

• Optical filter wheels

• Multiple output capability

• Optical fibre digital transmission

• Memory Stick

• Triple skin tone detail

• Adaptive detail control

• Electronic soft focus

• Adaptive highlight control

• Knee saturation

• Multi matrix control These improvements contribute to an unsurpassed

image quality, making the HDC-900 Series a true ‘topof-the-line’ studio/OB camera.

The HDC-950/930 is the portable version of the

HDC-900 and has identical video processing circuitry. Both models have the same signal performance and can be controlled either at the camera head or by remote control through studio system peripherals such as the HDCU-900/HDCU-950 Camera Control Unit, MSU-700A/750 Master Set-up Unit and CNU-700/500 Camera Command Network Units. Because of this design concept, users of the HDC-950/930 have the same features, the same operational performance and the same operational ‘feel’ as the HDC-900 - an optimized solution to meet the needs of high-end users for a companion studio portable camera.

The flexible interfacing of the HDC-900 and HDC-

950/930 means that they are not only high-end HD broadcasting cameras, but they can also be easily integrated into conventional studio/OB vehicle systems that use earlier BVP-900/700/500 Series cameras.

The HDC-900/950 family has the following features:

High picture quality and high performance

The new 2/3-type 1080 FIT CCD with 2,200,000 pixels, a unique CCD output signal processing circuit, and a 12-bit A/D converter provide high picture quality and excellent performance for the HDC-900 and HDC-950. A high-cost-performance IT type - HDC-930 - is also available.

Newly designed integrated unit (HDC-950/930 only)

Low power consumption and high efficiency of heat radiation were -addressed by integrating the camera and camera adapter into a single unit, improving the reliability. In addition, five filter discs each for CC and ND are provided as standard to match the operability of the studio-use HDC-900.

Multiple formats

The HDC-900 and HDC-950 operate with various formats, covering 24PsF, 50i, 25PsF, 30PsF, as well as 60i systems, while the HDC-930 operates with 50i and 60i systems.

(media card operation)

Memory Stick

The camera is equipped with a Memory Stick drive, which enables setup data storage and software upgrading using Memory Stick media cards.

*1 “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Selection of gamma table

Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to use multiple formats and perform flexible image creation.

Wide variety of detail control functions

Skin tone detail function

Allows control (emphasis or suppression) of the detail level for just a certain hue or chroma area in the image, by creating a detail gate signal from hue color components centered on skin tones. Detail boost

frequency control

The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 MHz to 30 MHz. This allows the detail thickness to be set appropriately for the subject, thus enabling more subtle image expression.

H/V ratio control

The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be adjusted.

White/black limiter

The white side and black side detail can be limited independently.

Easy menu-based setting

Selections and settings for shutter speed, ECS, Super EVS mode, viewfinder display items, video gain, safety zone marker etc. may be made quickly and easily using setup menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an external monitor.

*2 Safety zone marker: A box-shaped marker displayed on

the viewfinder sc reen which indicates 80%, 90%, 92.5% , or 95% of the total screen area.

*3 Center marker: A cross-shaped marker that indicates the

center of the viewfinder screen.

Wide variety of viewfinder display options

Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra

pattern camera settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder screen using text and symbols. Further, there are other indicators arranged above and below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp, battery warning indicator, and an indicator to tell that one or more settings are other than standard. This makes it simple to check the status of the camera.

*4 Zebra pattern: A stripe pattern displayed o n the viewfinder

screen which indicates the portions where the video level is above about 7 0% or 100%. Used to check the video level of the subject.

Optical digital transmission

The camera uses electro-optical composite cable for

1.5-gigabit digital optical transmission between the camera and a camera control unit.

High-resolution 2-type multi-format viewfinder (HDC950/930 only)

Along with developing the HDC-950, a 2-type multiformat viewfinder HDVF-20A is provided.

Prevention of electrical shock

When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from the HDCU (Camera Control Unit) will be shut off.

operation

or center marker*3, screen size marker,

, a safety zone marker, and a center marker,

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Wide variety of input and output connectors

• Optical connector

• HD SDI output connector

• DC power supply input connector

• Prompter signal output connector

• RCP connector

• VTR connector

• Lens connector

2-3. Camera Control Unit

• Viewfinder connector

• Intercom connector

• Analog audio input connectors

• Tracker connector

• Test output connector

• Return control connector

• AC OUT connector

• Large lens connector

The HDCU-900 Camera Control Unit carries out signal processing and offers an interface for external equipment. By incorporating a optical digital transmission and digital control system, as well as multiple inputs and outputs, the HDCU-900 provides maximum camera performance combined with flexible operation. It has been designed to achieve the highest reliability, afford easy maintenance and allow flexible system configuration.

The HDCU-900 features a down converter to convert

signals to SD*2, and a return video up converter

HD to convert SD signals to HD, making it usable with standard definition color video cameras as well as high-definition color video cameras. It can be combined with an optional MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit or an optional RCP-750/751/700/701 Remote Control Panel to form a camera control system that meets your system needs. Furthermore, a system capable of controlling multiple video cameras can also be -configured - by adding a CNU-700/500 Camera Command Network Unit.

*1 High Definition (HD) signal: A name for 1125-line high-

definition TV signals.

*2 Standard Definition (SD) signal: A name for NTSC/PAL,

525/625 component, or 525/625 composite signals.

The HDCU-950 Camera Control Unit is also

available for use with the HDC-950 and HDC-930 cameras. Its compact body and multiple video outputs make this unit ideal for field use. A stand-alone system can be easily configured by attaching the control panel of the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit to the HDCU-950, which allows you to directly operate the connected camera from the HDCU-950.

The HDCU-900 and HDCU-950 camera control units

have the following major features:

Multiple video inputs and outputs (HDCU-900 only)

The HDCU-900 has four sets of HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signal inputs and outputs, and four sets of SD component SDI signal inputs and outputs. Adding of various optional function boards allows the following signal input and output:

HKCU-901 SD Analog Interface board

This provides the capability of PAL, NTSC, and SD analog component signal input and output.

HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface board

This provides HD analog signal input and output.

HKCU-903 Frame Rate Converter board

This provides 60i-/50i-format output in a 24P Cinema Production system.

HKCU-904 Line Converter board

This provides 720/60P input and output.

Multiple video outputs (HDCU-950 only)

The HDCU-950 has three HD-SDI (Serial Digital Interface) signal outputs (2 regular outputs and 1 monitor output) and two SD component SDI signal outputs. Adding the optional units allows the following signal outputs:

HKCU-951 SD Encoder board

This provides the capability of NTSC (or PAL) SD analog component signal output.

HKCU-953 HD Frame Rate Converter board

This provides 60i-/50i-format HD and SD signal outputs in a 24P Cinema Production system.

Three return video inputs (HDCU-950 only)

The HDCU-950 has three return video input connectors, which receive either HD SDI, SD component SDI or analog VBS signals (mixed input of different signals is not allowed), may be set to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letterbox.

External reference signals

The HDCU-900/950 family can be locked to an external reference signal. Either an HD tri-level sync signal or an SD sync (black burst) signal may be used as the reference signal.

Internal down converter

When the system is operating at a 59.94/50 Hz field frequency, HD signals can be converted to SD component SDI signals using the down converter. The output signal aspect ratio may be set to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box. The down converter has independent image enhancement, gamma control, and matrix ON/OFF features, and can be controlled externally.

Internal up converter

The HDCU-900/950 family has an up converter to allow monitoring of SD signal return video using an HD viewfinder. The aspect ratio of the return video signal may be set to 4:3 edge crop, 16:9 squeeze, or letter box.

Optical digital transmission

The HDCU-900/950 can be connected to a camera with the use of an optical fiber cable (two single-mode optical fiber lines, two power lines, two control lines) for the transmission of digitized video, audio, and control signals. By connecting optical fiber cables, signals can be transmitted up to a maximum of 3000 meters (1.86 miles) when using the HDCU-900 and up to 1200 meters (0.7 mile) using the HDCU-950. The maximum length of the cable supplying power to the camera varies with the camera system configuration and with the type of optical fiber cable.

Safety-oriented power supply

The HDCU-900/950 is designed for safety. When the power is turned on, a low voltage is supplied at first. Only after it has been verified that an appropriate camera is attached, the normal 240 V power supply is activated. The power is not supplied unless a camera is connected via an optoelectric cable.

Also, the HDCU-900/950 is equipped with an alarm

indicator to warn of open or short circuits in the cable.

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Wide range of audio functions

The HDCU-900/950 family has connectors for twochannel microphone outputs, a digital audio output, and a program audio input. The family can use an intercom system with two independent channels, and supports four-wire and RTS intercom systems. Further, a Clear-Com system can also be supported.

Note

For information on support for RTS systems, contact a Sony service or sales representative.

Character signal output

The results of the HDCU-900/950 self-diagnosis can be obtained with a text display by an SD character signal output.

Rack mountable

The HDCU-900 can be installed in a full 19-inch rack of 3U height, while the HDCU-950 can be installed in a half 19-inch rack of 3U height in combination with the RMM-301.

Remote control

The levels and phases of the HDCU-900/950 output signals can be controlled remotely by an MSU-700A/ 750 Master Setup Unit.

Microphone volume control

The camera’s microphone volume can be controlled via the MIC REMOTE connector.

2-4. Control System

In addition to the MSU-700A/750 Master Set-up Unit and several types of RCP-700 Series Remote Control Panels, the CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units form the command nerve center for a new concept in a camera control system. A wide selection of control peripherals allows each user to configure the most suitable system to meet a specific operational need. The following are the key peripherals.

Master Set-up Unit (MSU-700A and MSU-750)

The MSU-700A/750 Master Set-up Unit can control up to 6 cameras (up to 12 cameras by using an expansion board - BKP-7930) in combination with the CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit. The adoption of an EL Touch Panel in the MSU-700A/750 helps to simplify the operation of its sophisticated control system. Data such as scene files can be stored in a world-standard PCMCIA memory card.

Camera Command Network Units (CNU-700 and CNU-500)

The Camera Command Network Units are designed to be the nerve center of the Sony camera control system for the newly developed HDC-900/950/930 family and the conventional BVP-900/700/500 SD Series of cameras. They work as ‘Command Selector’, ‘Command Distributor’ and ‘Command Arbitrator’. These two types of camera command network units give a cost/performance choice. The CNU-500 is suitable for applications with up to six cameras, while the standard six-camera capability of the CNU-700 can be expanded to 12 cameras with use of the BKP7930 optional expansion board. The carefully designed software and the high-speed CPU of both

Plug-in unit configuration

Internal printed circuit boards used in the HDCU-900/ 950 are designed for easy plug-in and removal for easy inspection and maintenance. Furthermore, the power supply housed in the HDCU-900 is also a plugin type unit.

the CNU-700 and CNU-500 give them a fast response time whatever the system configuration.

Video Selector (VCS-700)

The VCS-700 Video Selector is used to switch composite video monitoring signals from an HDC-900 Series multi-camera system to a picture monitor and waveform monitor. The VCS-700 accepts the video monitoring signal from up to six HDCU-900 or HDCU950 Camera Control Units and switches these signals to two picture monitor outputs and two waveform monitor outputs. The selection of monitoring signals can be controlled by the camera selection buttons on the MSU-700A/750 Master Set-up Unit, or by external control equipment through the D-sub 37-pin I/O port on the VCS-700. For SDI monitoring, the optional BKP7933 S-Bus Interface Board provides connection to a Sony digital routing system.

Remote Control Panels (RCP-700 Series)

There are four ranges of remote control panels for remote control of the HDC-900 Series via the HDCU900/950 Camera Control Unit. For the iris and master black adjustments, each range has two types - joystick control and dial control.

The RCP-750/751 is the newly developed, top of the range for sophisticated operational use, and can be used as a substitute for the MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit. The panel is connected to the HDCU-Series Camera Control Unit (or the CNU-Series Camera Command Network Unit, which is connected to the HDCU-Series) by a special cable of up to 200 m (656 ft) in length.

The RCP-700/701 features the basic control items required for daily operation of camera acquisition systems.

2-5. Viewfinders

As well as the HDVF-700A, a high performance 7-type multi-format electronic monochrome viewfinder with extremely high horizontal resolution, the HDVF-C700W 6-type multi-format LCD color viewfinder is also available for the HDC-900. This multi-format LCD color viewfinder is especially convenient for cases where color needs to be identified by the camera operator. For the HDC-950, the HDVF-C750W - a 6-type multiformat LCD color viewfinder and the HDVF-20A - a 2-

type HD monochrome electronic viewfinder are newly designed, which fulfill the requirement for different applications.

All of these models are very compact in size, light in weight and economical in power consumption. The low mounting positions of the HDVF-700A and HDVFC700W provide convenient viewfinder displays aligned as close as possible to the lens axis.

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The HDVF-700A has the following features:

Multiscan

In addition to the 60i format, formats such as 24PsF and 50i are supported for control signals from the camera.

16:9 display capability

When operated from an external device such as a camera control unit, the screen can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3 display modes.

High resolution

The viewfinder uses a high-resolution cathode-ray tube, providing 800 or more lines of horizontal resolution.

Stable picture

A high-voltage regulation circuit provides a stable image with a minimum of distortion, regardless of screen brightness.

Continuously variabl e pe a ki ng

A continuously variable peaking circuit provides a sharp image, making it easy to focus the camera.

Tally lamps

The viewfinder has red and green tally lamps which light in response to tally signals.

Superior usability

The viewfinder height may be set to one of three positions, and it may be tilted up to 60° upwards or 50° downwards.

Drip-proof construction

The drip-proof design is able to withstand light rain, making the viewfinder well suited to outdoor use.

Studio monitor hood, outdoor hood

The viewfinder may be fitted with a strong, easy-to-use studio hood (supplied), or an outdoor broadcasting (OB) hood with excellent shading ability (option).

Energy-saving design

The viewfinder will accept a wide range of power supply voltage (from 10.5 to 17 volts) with low power consumption (33 watts).

The HDVF-C750W/C700W has the following features:

Compact and lightweight

The viewfinder uses an LCD panel, making it more compact in size and lighter in weight as compared with a CRT viewfinder that has a display of the same size.

Multiscan

In addition to the 60i format, formats such as 24PsF and 50i are supported for control signals from the camera.

High resolution

The high-resolution LCD panel of the viewfinder provides 500 or more lines of horizontal resolution.

Stable picture

The LCD panel provides a stable image without distortion, regardless of screen brightness.

Step-variable peaking

Step-variable peaking circuits provide a sharp image, making it easy to focus the camera.

Tally lamps

The viewfinder has red and green tally lamps which light in response to tally signals.

Superior usabili ty

The height of the HDVF-C750W can be set to one of three positions. It can be tilted up to 90° upwards or 90° downwards, and can be panned up to 90° -to the left or 90° -to the right. The HDVF-C700W can be tilted up to 90° upwards or 50° downwards.

Drip-proof construction

The drip-proof design is able to withstand light rain, making the viewfinder well suited to outdoor use.

Studio monitor hood, outdoor hood

The viewfinder can be fitted with a strong, easy-to-use hood (supplied), or an outdoor hood with excellent shading ability (option).

Energy-saving design

The viewfinder will accept a wide range of power supply voltage (from 10.5 to 17 volts) with low power consumption (10 watts).

The HDVF-20A has the following features.

Multiscan

In addition to the 60i format, formats such as 24PsF and 50i are supported for control signals from the camera.

High-performance CRT

• Quick-start type (The image appears as soon as the

camera is turned on.)

• Enhanced resolution

• Reduced flare

Marker indication

When the camera setting allows the center marker or safety zone marker indication, the viewfinder can set the marker indication on or off.

Removable eyepiece

Detaching the eyepiece gives you a clear view of the center of the screen even with your eye away from the viewfinder. You can clean dust from the screen or the mirror by detaching the eyepiece.

Other features

Fitting an optional fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-

12) over the viewfinder lens prevents breath or vapor condensation on the lens.

2-6. Optional Accessories

For HDC-900

HDVF-700A HD Electronic Viewfinder

HDVF-C700W HD Electronic Viewfinder

VFH-770 Outdoor Hood BKP-7911 Script Holder (with script

CAC-6 Return Video Selector EX-738(A-8327-351-A) Extension Board

For HDC-950/930

BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation

C-74 Microphone CA-905L Large Lens Adaptor CAC-6 Return Video Selector CAC-12 Microphone holder

(7-type, monochrome)

(6-type, color)

light)

Bracket

CRS-3P Cradle Suspension HKC-T950 CCD Block Extension

Adaptor HDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF-C750W HD Electronic Viewfinder MSA-8A/16A /32A/64A Memory Stick Media

Card VCT-14 Tripod adaptor EX-738(A-8327-351-A) Extension Board

For HDCU-900

AC power cord: USA and Canada: 1-

551-812-XX

Other countries: 1-782-

929-XX Power cord plug holder:USA and Canada: 2-

990-242-01

Other countries: 3-613-

640-01

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HKCU-901 SD Analog Interface Unit HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface Unit HKCU-903 Frame Rate Converter

HKCU-904 Line Converter Unit CCA-5-3 Connection Cable (3

CCA-5-10 Connection Cable (10

EX-450(A-8314-633-A) Expansion Board

For HDCU-950

AC power cord: USA and Canada: 1-

Power cord plug holder:USA and Canada: 2-

HKCU-951 SD Encoder Unit HKCU-953 HD Frame Rate

CCA-5-3 Connection Cable (3

2-7. System Setup

Unit

meter/10 feet)

meter/33 feet)

551-812-XX Other countries: 1-782929-XX

990-242-01 Other countries: 3-613640-01

Converter Unit

meter/10 feet)

CCA-5-10 Connection Cable (10

meter/33 feet) RMM-301 Rack Mount Adaptor EX-854(A-8344-228-A) Extension Board EX-893(A-8344-696-A) Extension Board

For CNU/ MSU/RCP

BKP-7900 Extender Board for

CNU-700/500 BKP-7930 Expansion Board for

system expansion up to

12 cameras for the CNU-

700 BKP-7932 BVP-370 Series

Interface Board for the

CNU-700 BKP-7933 S-Bus Interface Board

for CNU-700 CCA-5 Cables 8p-8p cables for the

CNU-700/500, MSU-

700A/750, VCS-700 and

RCP-700 Series

CCA-5-3 3 m

CCA-5-10 10 m

CCA-5-30 30 m

2-7-1 Setting the System Format using

HDCU-900

The HDCU-900 can support input and output of multiple formats. It can also support various types of user’s format by installing the optional circuit boards.

HDCU-900 and list of optional boards

Model name

HDCU-900

SD Analog Interface Unit HKCU-901

HD Analog Interface Unit HKCU-902

Frame Rate Converter Unit HKCU-903

Line Converter Unit HKCU-904

*1 for the USA and Canada. *2 for the countries other than the USA and Canada.

Note

• Be sure to install the HKCU-901 of the same -regional location as the HDCU-900.

• When the HKCU-901 is going to be installed, confirm beforehand that the RC-86 board is installed in the second slot from the top on the front side, the DIF102 board or the HKCU-902 is installed in the second slot from the top on the front side.

• When installing the optional boards, be sure to start installation from the second slot from the top on both the front side and rear side. Never install an optional board in the third slot from the top leaving the slots blank without installing the board.

• Be sure to install the HKCU-901/903/904 into the same slot on the front and rear sides.

• Do not install two or more of the same circuit boards at the same time.

Board name

(Slots on the front)

DPR-163 SDI-54A Fixed to the top most slot

RC-86 DIF-102 Second or third slot from the top

AT-141 – Fixed to the bottom most slot

IF-789A

– ADA-59 Second or third slot from the top

FC-83 SDI-54B Second slot from the top

LC-41 SDI-54C Second or third slot from the top

/789P

VDA-57 Third slot from the top

The slots to which the circuit boards are inserted and the internal switches of the unit differ depending upon the system used. They need to be set according to the system used.

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Slot to be installed

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2-7-1-1 HD System

HDC-900

HDC-950

HDCU-900 HKCU-901 HKCU-902 HKCU-903 HKCU-904

HDCU-900/950 HKCU-901/951 HKCU-902 HKCU-903/953 HKCU-904

HD-SDI Monitor

RCP-700/701 RCP-750/751

CNU-700

MSU-700A/750

Combination of boards

System format

Combination of boards (S lots on the front)

Signal input/output slot

Second slot from the top Third slot from the top

1080/59.94I SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/IF

/– Top most slot

1080/59.94I SDI Film Like FC RC/LC/– Second slot from the top

1080/59.94I Analog

RC/FC/LC –

1080/50I SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/IF

*1 When installing the IF-789A/789P board (HKCU-901),

confirm that the RC-86 board is installed in the second slot from the top.

IF/– Second slot from the top

/– Top most slot

*2 The second slot from the top on the rear side must have the

ADA-59 board (HKCU-902) installed.

*3 The third slot from the top on the rear side must have the

ADA-59 board (HKCU-902) installed.

Third slot from the top

Setting switches

Switch setting

System format

DPR-163 board (S804 : LOCAL)

AT-141

board

FC-83 board

S805 S807 S806 S603 S2 S2

1080/59.94I SDI NOT 60 Intr /1001 * *

1080/59.94I SDI Film Like NOT 48 PsF /1001 30 i

1080/59.94I Analog NOT 60 Intr /1001 * *

1080/50I SDI NOT 50 Intr /1000 * *

* -NA

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Figure 2-7-1-1: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (1) – System format: 1080/59.94I SDI

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

Third slot from the top Blank Blank

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4 REFERENCE IN SYNC OUT (HD) PROMPTER IN SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 3

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4

HD-SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL

HD REFERENCE SIGNAL PROMPTER SIGNAL HD-SDI SIGNAL

HD-SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL

HDC-900

123 4

HDCU-900

HD-SDI Monitor HD-SDI Monitor

PIX 1 PIX 2

WF 2WF 1

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

Next HDCU-900

VCS-700

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

CNU-700

PIX A WF A

SYNC OUT (HD)

SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 3

REMOTE

HD REFERENCE SIGNAL

HD-SDI SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

Terminated at 75 Ω

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Figure 2-7-1-2: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (2) – System format: 1080/59.94I SDI Film Like

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top FC-83 SDI-54B HKCU-903

Third slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

FRAME REFERENCE

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4

REFERENCE IN

SYNC OUT SYNC OUT

PROMPTER IN

SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 3

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1IN OUT 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

HD-SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL HD REFERENCE SIGNAL

1080/29.97 PsF, tri-level SYNC SIGNA

1080/59.94I, tri-level SYNC SIGNAL

PROMPTER SIGNAL HD-SDI SIGNAL

HDC-900

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT SYNC OUT

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

HDCU-900

Next HDCU-900

HD-SDI Monitor HD-SDI Monitor

PIX 1 PIX 2

WF 2WF 1

VCS-700

FRAME REFERENCE

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4

SYNC OUT SYNC OUT

SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 3

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1IN OUT 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

CNU-700

REMOTE

PIX A WF A

HD-SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL

1080/29.97 PsF, tri-level SYNC SIGNA

1080/59.94I,

tri-level SYNC SIGNAL

HD-SDI SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL

SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

Terminated at 75 Ω

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Figure 2-7-1-3: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (3) – System format: 1080/59.94I Analog

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

Third slot from the top Blank ADA-59 HKCU-902

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

123 4 Y/GPB/B PB/BPR/R Y/G

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT

1 2 3 MONI

1234

OUT PUT 1 OUT PUT 2RET INPUT

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

PR/R

HD Analog Video HD Analog Video SYNC OUT(HD) RET INPUT 1 to 4

REFERENCE IN

PROMPTER IN

REFERENCE SIGNAL

PROMPTER SIGNAL

HD-ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL HD-ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL HD REFERENCE SIGNAL HD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

HDC-900

123 4

123 4 Y/GPB/B PB/BPR/R Y/G

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT

HDCU-900

Picture Monitor Picture Monitor

PIX 1 PIX 2

VCS-700

WF 2WF 1

1 2 3 MONI

1234

OUT PUT 1 OUT PUT 2RET INPUT

PIX A WF A

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

PR/R

HD Analog Video HD Analog Video SYNC OUT(HD) RET INPUT 1 to 4

CNU-700

REMOTE

Next HDCU-900

HD-ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL HD-ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL HD REFERENCE SIGNAL HD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

Terminated at 75Ω

SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL

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2-7-1-2 SD System

HDC-900

HDC-950

Combination of boards

HDCU-900 HKCU-901 HKCU-902 HKCU-903 HKCU-904

HDCU-900/950 HKCU-901/951 HKCU-902 HKCU-903/953 HKCU-904

PIX/WF (HKCU-901)

PIX/WF (HDCU-900)

RCP-700/701 RCP-750/751

VCS-700

CNU-700

MSU-700A/750

System format

Second slot from the top Third slot from the top

Signal input/output slot

525/59.94I SDI RC LC/IF/– Second slot from the top

Combination of boards (S lots on the front)

525/29.97 PsF SDI Film Like

FC RC Third slot from the top

NTSC RC IF Third slot from the top

625/50I SDI RC LC/IF/– Second slot from the top

PAL RC IF Third slot from the top

Setting switches

Switch setting

System format

DPR-163 board (S804 : LOCAL)

AT-141

board

FC-83 board

RC-86 board

S805 S807 S806 S603 S2 S3 S802

525/59.94I SDI NOT 60 Intr /1001 * * 525

525/29.97 PsF SDI Film Like

NOT 48 PsF /1001 * * 525

NTSC NOT 60 Intr /1001 * * 525

625/50I SDI NOT 50 Intr /1000 * * 625

PAL NOT 50 Intr /1000 * * 625

* -NA

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Figure 2-7-1-4: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (4) - System format: 525/59.94I SDI

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

Third slot from the top Blank Blank

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4 REFERENCE IN SYNC OUT PROMPTER IN SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 4

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

CHARACTER OUTPUT

SD COMPONENT SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL SD REFERENCE SIGNAL PROMPTER SIGNAL SD COMPONENT SDI SIGNAL

SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

HDC-900

123 4

HDCU-900

Picture Monitor Picture Monitor

Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

Next HDCU-900

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4

SYNC OUT

SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 4

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

CNU-700

SD COMPONENT SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD COMPONENT SDI SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNA

Terminated at 75 Ω

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Figure 2-7-1-5: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (5) – System format: 525/29.97 PsF SDI Film Like

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top FC-83 SDI-54B HKCU-903

Third slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT SYNC OUT

FRAME REFERENCE

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4 REFERENCE IN SYNC OUT PROMPTER IN SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 4

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1IN OUT 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

CHARACTER OUTPUT

SD COMPONENT SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL SD REFERENCE SIGNAL PROMPTER SIGNAL SD COMPONENT SDI SIGNAL

SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

HDC-900

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT SYNC OUT

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

HDCU-900

Picture Monitor Picture Monitor

Waveform Monitor

SERIAL RET INPUT 1 to 4 SYNC OUT

SERIAL OUTPUT 1 to 4

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1IN OUT 2 3 MONI

FRAME REFERENCE

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

Next HDCU-900

CNU-700

SD COMPONENT SDI RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD COMPONENT SDI SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

Terminated at 75 Ω

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Figure 2-7-1-6: Example of connection using HDCU-900 (6) – System format: NTSC

Required boards

Slot to be installed

Board name

(Slots on the front)

Board name

(Slots on the rear)

Remarks

Top most slot DPR-163 SDI-54A HDCU-900

Second slot from the top RC-86 DIF-102 HDCU-900

Third slot from the top IF-789A VDA-57 HKCU-901

HDC-900

WF OUT(For MSU)

PIX OUT(For MSU)

HDC-900

HDCU-900

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

SERIAL RET INPUT

123 4

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

WF OUTPIX OUT

SYNC OUT

REFERENCE IN PROMPTER IN

SYNC OUT

PIX OUT WF OUT WF MODE

WF OUTPIX OUT

SYNC OUT

RET INPUT 1 to 4 REFERENCE IN PIX OUT(For RCP) PROMPTER IN WF OUT(For RCP) WF MODE(For RCP) RGB/Component OUT

VBS OUT

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

R-Y/RB-Y/BY/G 1 2

VBS OUTOUTPUTRET INPUT

SYNC OUT

RET INPUT 1 to 4 PIX OUT(For RCP) WF OUT(For RCP) WF MODE(For RCP) RGB/Component OUT VBS OUT

1 2 3 MONI

SERIAL OUTPUT

1234

SERIAL OUTPUTSERIAL RET INPUT

R-Y/RB-Y/BY/G 1 2

VBS OUTOUTPUTRET INPUT

ANALOG RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL PICTURE MONITOR OUTPUT FOR RCP PROMPTER SIGNAL

WAVEFORM MONITOR OUTPUT FOR RCP WAVEFORM MONITOR MODE FOR RCP ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO SIGNAL

SD SYNC REFERENCE SIGNAL

ANALOG RETURN VIDEO SIGNAL PICTURE MONITOR OUTPUT FOR RCP WAVEFORM MONITOR OUTPUT FOR RCP WAVEFORM MONITOR MODE FOR RCP

ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL ANALOG COMPOSITE VIDEO SIGNAL

PIX 1 WF 1

PIX 2 WF 2

HDCU-900

PIX OUT(For MSU)

WF OUT(For MSU)

VCS-700

Next HDCU-900

PIX A WF A

REMOTE

SD SYNC OUT

CNU-700

SD SYNC REFERENCE SIGNAL

SD REFERENCE SIGNAL SD ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL

VCS

Terminated at 75 Ω

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2-7-1-3 Progressive and Cinema Production System

HDC-900

HDC-950

HDCU-900 HKCU-901 HKCU-902 HKCU-903 HKCU-904

PIX/WF or SDI Monitor

RCP-700/701 RCP-750/751

CNU-700

MSU-700A/750

Combination of boards

Combination of boards (S lots on the front)

System format

Second slot from the top Third slot from the top

Signal input/output slot

720/59.94P SDI RC/FC LC Third slot from the top

720/59.94P SDI Film Like FC LC Third slot from the top

1080/23.98PsF SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/– Top most slot

1080/24PsF SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/– Top most slot

1080/25PsF SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/IF

1080/29.97PsF SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/IF

/– Top most slot

1080/30PsF SDI RC/FC/LC/– RC/LC/– Top most slot

525/29.97PsF SDI RC LC/IF /– Second slot from the top

*4 When the IF-789A/789P board (HKCU-901) is going to be

installed, confirm beforehand that the RC-86 board is installed in the second slot from the top.

Setting switches

Switch setting

System format

DPR-163 board (S804 : LOCAL)

AT-141

board

FC-83 board

LC-41 board

RC-86 board

S805 S807 S806 S603 S2 S3 S2 S802

720/59.94P SDI

540P * * /1001 * * 720P *

NOT 60 Intr

720/59.94P SDI Film Like NOT 48 PsF /1001 * * 720P *

1080/23.98PsF SDI NOT 48 PsF /1001 ****

1080/24PsF SDI NOT 48 PsF /1000 ****

1080/25PsF SDI NOT 50 PsF /1000 ****

1080/29.97PsF SDI NOT 60 PsF /1001 ****

1080/30PsF SDI NOT 60 PsF /1000 ****

525/29.97PsF SDI NOT 60 PsF /1001 * * * 525

* -NA

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