Sony BVM-F24U, BVM-F24, BVM-F24A Service Manual

Sony Digital Camcorder

HDW-F900

Sony HD CCD Block Adapter

HKC-T950

Sony Digital Recorder

HDW-F500

Sony HDTV Non-Linear Production System

XPRI

Sony Trinitron Color Video Monitor

BVM-F24U/F24/F24A

Drawing deeply from its unrivalled experience in the art of high-end imaging and a unique digital
heritage, Sony launched a 24-frame per second digital HD production system in 2000, raising the level
of digital production. Since that time, we have continued to expand the portfolio of related core
products to extend the production flexibilities of this system.

Baring the CineAlta™ brand, which identifies system elements as unique to exploring new horizons in
digital production – both in moviemaking and in high-end television production, the CineAlta 24P
system now includes the HDW-F900 camcorder, HDC-950 camera, HDW-F500 Digital VTR, XPRI™
Nonlinear Editing System and the BVM-F24 Multi-format Video Monitor. While these models
physically resemble other established Sony products and retain their familiar operational attributes, they
are distinguished by their 24-frame progressive image capture, storage, editing, and display features.
Moving pictures are digitally captured according to the CIF (Common Image Format) ITU standard,
which specifies a digital sampling structure of 1920 active pixels horizontally by 1080 pixels vertically.

The CineAlta systems’ digital motion pictures are recorded on 1/2-inch tape and can be played back on
the HDW-F500 VTR at the native 24-frame per second rate. The XPRI Nonlinear editing system
facilitates online operation directly on this 24P HD video. The BVM-F24 Multi-format studio monitor
provides a superb progressive scan display of these images in post production by scan converting the
24P video to a 24 or to 72 frames per second refresh rate, with the latter providing a virtually
flicker-free display.

These 24P system elements comprise the basic building blocks of an efficient system for movie or prime
time television production.

An addition to the CineAlta system, the new HKC-T950 CCD Block Adaptor broadens creative
flexibility in 24P acquisition by facilitating a miniature 24P camera head that is tailor-made for the
shooting of “miniatures” in moviemaking, and for the placement of a compact 24P camera in
challenging shooting positions, such as jib-arms or within aerial and under water housings. The new
addition to the production system will also be a powerful tool in “tabletop” shooting for television
commercials. The ability to create wideband digital RGB feeds at 24P from this camera system
further enhances creative operation by permitting direct real-time HD SDI connections to computer
workstations and high-density DDRs. In combination with third party converters, this portable 24P
camera can also be used with Sony’s standard 60i portable HDW-250 VTR to implement a long-form
24P acquisition system (two-hour recording) that greatly extends location-shooting capabilities.

What makes Sony’s CineAlta system particularly exciting to the global production community is that,
while fully capable of capturing and operating at 24P, the same system elements listed under the
CineAlta logo are switchable to also record at 25P/30P, and at 50/60 Hz interlaced. Thus, the CineAlta
equipment offers the flexibility to support both 50 Hz and 60 Hz production for digital television
broadcasting. Simply stated, the CineAlta system is the first complete digital HD production solution
specifically created to meet the needs of motion picture, HDTV, television broadcasting, DVD, Internet,
E-Cinema and other electronic and digital distribution mediums.

Expanding Creative Horizons in
Movie and Television Production

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HDW-F900 – Digital Camcorder

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HDW-F500 – Digital Recorder

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XPRI – Sony HDTV Non-Linear Production System

p11

BVM-F24U/F24/F24A –

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Trinitron Color

Video Monitor

HKC-T950 –

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HD CCD

Block Adapter

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CineAlta – a name we proudly introduce to symbolize the bond
between cinematography and Digital High Definition imaging. It
distinguishes a Sony family of products and systems that offer new
creativity in the production, post production and exchange of motion
pictures. It brings together the quality and universality of 24-frame
cinematography with the real-time capability, efficiency and
flexibility of Digital High Definition technology. It stimulates the
convergence of Motion Picture Film and Digital High Definition
production on a global basis.
CineAlta products, delivering cinema-quality pictures at selectable
frame-rates, are simplifying International Programme Exchange by
minimizing the need for standards conversion. Equally, they are
opening up new possibilities for international co-production.
Movie making has been liberated with the creative empowerment of
the cinematographer. It is facilitated by real-time HD image
evaluation on-set, instant replay of a full-color high-resolution digital
“take”, real-time image optimization while shooting, a 50-minute
shooting load and, most importantly, by the significant cost-benefits
associated with this digital medium.
CineAlta products also ensure a seamless bridge between 24-frame
film originals and a final 24P digital master. A frame of film now has
a one-to-one correspondence with a progressive HD frame. The
CineAlta environment readily interfaces with the computer graphics
world, liberating post production. The direct color conversion of
progressive 24P masters to film, and to a multiplicity of international
digital HDTV and SDTV distribution formats, are the final liberation.

CineAlta™— Liberating Movie Makers

FVS-1000

HDW-F900

FVS-1000

HDW-F500

24 Frame

525i/625i

Keycode

System

HDW-F900

HDW-F500

525i/625i

Shooting at 24 fps

Film archiving

1080/24P telecine conversion

•1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Digital Sampling
Structure according to CIF

•Optical framing and color correction
made possible by the area array CCD

•Unique film-transport system enhances
image stability

•Numerous video processing functions

CGI

Efficient CGI composition

via 24P format

1080/24P

digital editing

Benefits of digital acquiring

•On-set preview

•Stable image, reliable quality

•Greatly reduced production costs

Worldwide mastering format

1080/24P camcorder

HDC-950+HKC-T950

1080/24P camera

+

HD CCD block adapter

The HDW-F900, with its wide range of
options, offers great freedom in the production
of everything from movies to commercials and
dramas for TV. It is the world’s first camcorder
to offer switchable frame-rates and 50/60 Hz
interlaced modes. In 24PsF mode, up to
50 minutes of continuous recording is possible.

•1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Digital Sampling
Structure according to CIF

•Optical framing and color correction
made possible by the area array CCD

•Unique film-transport system
enhances image stability

•Numerous video processing functions

Benefits of film shooting

•Wide selection of high-performance lenses

•High shutter speeds

•Long recording times

•Free choice of aspect ratio

HDW-F500

1080/24P master tape

Color

Corrector

Noise

Reducer

Film Shooting

Telecine Suite

Digital Field Acquisition

Off-Line Edit

BVM-F24 Series

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

XPRI

Frame rate conversion Frame rate conversion

Portable VTR

HDW-250

The HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adapter is a unique accessory that can be used in
combination with the HDC-950 Portable camera. It allows the CCD block to be
extended from the camera body by 10 m (up to 50 m with an optional cable). Freer
and more creative camera shooting angles such as in space limited or awkward
environments is achieved, expanding the spectrum of HD camera applications.
The carrying handle can be detached from the CCD Block Adaptor depending on the
environment of the application. The HKC-T950 can also be mounted on the front or
bottom of a Helicopter (e.g. using Wescam products) or a mini-crane.

HDC-950+HKC-T950

FVS-1000

HDW-F900

FVS-1000

HDW-F500

24 Frame

525i/625i

Keycode

System

HDW-F900

HDW-F500

525i/625i

Shooting at 24 fps

Film archiving

1080/24P telecine conversion

•1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Digital Sampling
Structure according to CIF

•Optical framing and color correction
made possible by the area array CCD

•Unique film-transport system enhances
image stability

•Numerous video processing functions

CGI

Efficient CGI composition

via 24P format

1080/24P

digital editing

Benefits of digital acquiring

•On-set preview

•Stable image, reliable quality

•Greatly reduced production costs

Worldwide mastering format

1080/24P camcorder

HDC-950+HKC-T950

1080/24P camera

+

HD CCD block adapter

The HDW-F900, with its wide range of
options, offers great freedom in the production
of everything from movies to commercials and
dramas for TV. It is the world’s first camcorder
to offer switchable frame-rates and 50/60 Hz
interlaced modes. In 24PsF mode, up to
50 minutes of continuous recording is possible.

•1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Digital Sampling
Structure according to CIF

•Optical framing and color correction
made possible by the area array CCD

•Unique film-transport system
enhances image stability

•Numerous video processing functions

Benefits of film shooting

•Wide selection of high-performance lenses

•High shutter speeds

•Long recording times

•Free choice of aspect ratio

HDW-F500

1080/24P master tape

Color

Corrector

Noise

Reducer

Film Shooting

Telecine Suite

Digital Field Acquisition

Off-Line Edit

BVM-F24 Series

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

Digital Betacam/
Betacam SP/VHS

XPRI

Frame rate conversion Frame rate conversion

Portable VTR

HDW-250

The HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adapter is a unique accessory that can be used in
combination with the HDC-950 Portable camera. It allows the CCD block to be
extended from the camera body by 10 m (up to 50 m with an optional cable). Freer
and more creative camera shooting angles such as in space limited or awkward
environments is achieved, expanding the spectrum of HD camera applications.
The carrying handle can be detached from the CCD Block Adaptor depending on the
environment of the application. The HKC-T950 can also be mounted on the front or
bottom of a Helicopter (e.g. using Wescam products) or a mini-crane.

HDC-950+HKC-T950

DIGITAL 24P PRODUCTION

HDCAMTM— The Universal Master

Digital Movie Making

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720/60P

480/60i

480/60P

1080/60i

1080/50i

576/50i

HDW-F500

HDW-F500

XPRI

Server

CG

24 Frame EDL

HDW-F500

Server

Multi-format converter ensures compatibility with
various worldwide broadcasting and imaging formats
including DTV, DVB, DVD, Internet and Movie-production.

Conversion from 1080/24P master
to multiple formats

60 Hz region

3:2 pull-down

3:2 pull-down plus
line conversion

3:2 pull-down plus
line conversion

50 Hz region

25P playback

25P playback plus
line conversion

Theater

Image data processing
plus film recorder

Avid Technology
Chyron Corporation
Da Vinci System
Digital Vision
Discreet*
Evertz Microsystems
Faroudja Labs
Graham Pattern Systems
Leader Electronics Corp.
Leitech/ASC
N VISION
Panavision
Pandora International
Philips Electronics
Pluto Technology International
Post Impression
Quantel
Sierra Design Lab
Silicon Graphics
ShibaSoku Co., Ltd.
Snell & Wilcox
Sony/Tektronics Corporation
SyntheSys Research
Yamashita Engineering Manufacture Inc.

Non-linear editing systems
Character generators
Telecine color correctors
Noise reducers
HDCAM software codecs, CGI
24P metadata management systems
Signal converters
Audio mixers
Waveform monitors, test signal generators
Multiple-signal converters
Test signal generators
Cinema-style lenses and accessories
Telecine color correctors
Telecine conversion
Server systems
Server systems
Server systems, non-linear editing systems
Disc recorders
Graphics workstations, server systems
Test signal generators
Multiple-signal converters
Test signal generators, waveform monitors
Signal analyzers
Multiple-signal converters

Companies supporting the 1080/24P Production System

■ Combining the benefits of both film and digital technologies to expand

the expressive potential of the moving image.

■ Switchable capability between 1080/24P, 1080/60i and 1080/50i improves

the working ratio of entire system.

■ Efficient conversion from 1080/24P to various digital broadcasting formats.

CGI Compositing

24 Frame On-Line Edit

Digital Multi-Channel Distribution

Film

PAL

Film

HDTV DTV NTSC DVD E-Cinema

Film

Recording

USA

Australia

USA 4:3 & 16:9 4:3 & 16:9

DVD

Authoring

Digital Film

Distribution

The HDW-F500 offers
playback for HDCAM tape
recorded in the 1080 format.
Continuous recording/playback
for up to 155 minutes is
possible in 24PsF mode.

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■ Camera image capture complies with the ITU-R. BT 709-3

Recommendation for High Definition Production and International
Programme Exchange.

■ Equipped with newly developed 2/3-type, 2,200,000 sensor FIT

imager in the camera section, providing high-resolution 16:9
pictures.

■ Compact, lightweight and robust body design with cinematography

accessories attached.

■ Continuous recording time is up to 50 minutes (24P mode).

■ Newly developed LSI for ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processor)

improves picture quality, ensuring picture stability and operational
reliability while reducing total power consumption.

■ A new Memory Stick™ setup system memorizes various parameter

settings and provides instant recall at any time.

■ Electronic shutter functions such as ECS and Super EVS provide

blur-free images.

■ A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment and black

set, black balance and white balance.

■ Various indicators for operational reliability.

■ Dual filter wheels for neutral density and color temperature control.

HDW-F900

The HDW-F900 digital HDCAM camcorder combines a 3-CCD HD color
digital camera, where each RGB imager has 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) sensors,
with an HDCAM compact digital 1/2-inch cassette recorder. These superb
new CCDs, a 12-bit A/D converter and advanced DSP processing combine to
make a camcorder ideal for digital cinematography. The introduction of new
techniques of HD signal processing improves the image quality even further
while also simplifying the overall setup operation.

Digital Camcorder

HDW-F900

Digital Camcorder / HDW-F900

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■ Camera image capture complies with the ITU-R. BT 709-3

Recommendation for High Definition Production and International
Programme Exchange.

■ Equipped with newly developed 2/3-inch type 2,200,000 sensor

FIT imager, providing high-resolution 16:9 picture.

■ Ultimate mobility offers creative shooting while retaining superb

picture quality.

■ Detachable carrying handle for flexible shooting styles.

■ Lightweight design.

HDW-F900

The newest addition to the CineAlta production system, the HKC-T950 HD
CCD Block Adapter is a unique accessory that greatly enhances the creative
flexibility of the HDC-950 Portable camera. The HKC-T950 allows the CCD
imager to be extended from the camera body by up to 10 meters (up to 50 m
with an optional cable). More creative camera shooting angles, and the
freedom to place the imaging assembly into areas where a full size camera
would be restricted, are achieved, expanding the spectrum of HD camera
applications into area such as snorkel lenses, helicopter mounts or mini jibs.

HD CCD Block Adapter

HKC-T950 (with the HDC-950)

HD CCD Block Adapter / HKC-T950

HDW-F500

■ Superb picture quality of HDCAM format and playback compatibility

with existing HDCAM tapes recorded at 59.94 or 60 Hz.

■ Longer recording time of Max. 155 minutes (24P mode).

■ High performance, high accuracy heads and drum with Dynamic

Tracking™ technique. Also equipped with pre-read head.

■ Various output interfaces, including D1 SDI (480/576), D2 SDI

(480 only) and analog composite (optional HKDV-501A required).

■ Easy-to-maintain plug-in boards such as down converter and

pull-down engine.

■ Several remote interfaces, including RS-422A, RS-232C and Parallel

50-pin (optional BKDW-509 required).

■ AES/EBU digital audio and analog audio input/output.

■ Dolby

®

-E operation.

■ Internal time code generator and reader.

■ Computer servo system.

■ Self-diagnostic system.

■ 19-inch rack mountable.

*Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

The HDW-F500 is a high definition digital editing recorder used in
conjunction with the HDW-F900 HDCAM camcorder. Comparable to a
conventional 1/2-inch VTRs in size, weight and ease-of-use, the HDW-F500 is
a small, lightweight high definition VTR using integrated circuit technology.
It has a multi-format recording/playback capability of 23.976/24/25/29.97/30
Progressive and 50/59.94/60 Hz interlace. The input-output interfaces are
according to the 1920 x 1080 CIF digital sampling structure (the Common
Image Format). The HDW-F500 thus complies with the ITU-R.BT 709-3
Recommendation for High Definition Production and International
Programme Exchange.

Digital Recorder

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Digital Recorder / HDW-F500

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■ Supports uncompressed HD and SD, and compressed HDCAM™

and MPEG IMX™.

■ Supports 1080/24P and 1080/60i/50i frame rates.

■ A Real-time Video Processing Board (optional DMW-RT02) offers

real-time or high-speed rendered effects for HDCAM compressed
material, and SD uncompressed or compressed material.

■ Uses an industry standard GUI.

■ Various control panels interact with the GUI to provide the best

of both nonlinear and linear operations.

■ A variety of software tools – Audio Tool, Titler, Paint, etc.

■ Supports AVI, QuickTime

TM

and other media file formats.

The XPRI™ Non-linear Production System is one of the most versatile
and high performance non-linear editing systems in the industry.
It accommodates demanding requirement for 24P production as well
as mainstream DTV programming.

HDTV Non-Linear Production System

DMW-S02NL

HDTV Non-Linear Production System / XPRI

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BVM-F24U/F24/F24A

■ Support of various format signals: 1080/24P, 24PsF; 1080/25P,

25PsF; 1080/50i, 60i*; 1080/50P, 60P etc.

*Alternate scan display. Frame rate is also compatible with 1/1.001.

■ Built in HD-SDI decoder and frame converter for HD-SDI input to

eliminate flicker.

■ Dual Link HD-SDI inputs: 1080/24P (4:4:4), 1080/60i (4:4:4),

1080/60P (4:2:2) etc.

■ SXGA Format Signal Support (frame rate: 75 Hz and 85 Hz).

■ Equipped with various area markers supported the film aspect ratios.

■ 16:9 aspect ratio Flat Surface HR Trinitron CRT.

Resolution: 1000 TV lines, Phoshor: SMPTE-C (BVM-F24U),
EBU (BVM-F24, F24A).

■ On Screen Menu for adjustment and operation.

■ Auto white balance functions.

■ Built-in various circuits of Beam landing, Digital uniformity and

Digital convergence.

■ Separate control unit (BKM-10R/11R).

■ Setup and adjustment with Memory card.

■ Built-in test signal generator for crosshatch, 100% white signal,

20% gray signal, gray scale, and PLUGE (Picture Line Up
Generating Equipment).

■ Pulse cross function for simultaneous checking of the horizontal

and vertical synchronization signals.

Trinitron Color Video Monitor

The BVM-F24U/F24/F24A are High definition 24-inch or 23-inch* monitors
employing a 16:9 aspect ratio Flat Surface HR Trinitron

®

CRT. This series of
monitors are primarily used for critical evaluation of E-Cinema contents
produced in 1080/24P by repeatedly scanning at either two or three times their
original frame rates, thus effectively eliminating the flicker effect. In addition
to the 1080/24P format, the BVM-F24 series supports a variety of signal formats
to suite emerging multi-format HD needs. The other unique advantage of this
series is its ability to accept Dual link HD-SDI signals as 1080/24P (4:4:4) for
the applications that demand the highest possible HD quality.

*Viewable area measured diagonally.

Trinitron Color Video Monitor / BVM-F24U/F24/F24A

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HDW-F900 Specifications

General

Mass
Power requirement
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Continuous operating time

Inputs/outputs

Genlock video input
Time code input
Audio CH1/CH2 input
Mic input
Monitor output
Audio output
Time code output
Earphone
DC input
DC output
Lens
Remote

VTR section

Recording format
Tape speed
Playback/Recording time
Fast forward/rewind time
Recommended tape
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Error correction
Error concealment

Audio performance (Playback with Standard HDW-F500)

Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion
Cross talk
Wow & flutter

Camera section

Pickup device
Picture elements
Optical system
Built-in filters
Shutter speed (1080/24P mode)
Clear scan
Lens mount
Sensitivity

Viewfinder

CRT
Controls
Horizontal resolution
Microphone

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

Approx. 8 kg (17 lb. 0 oz) with typical ENG lens, cassette and BP-L60A Battery
DC 12 V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)
42 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, with HDVF-20A)
0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
25 % to 80% (Relative humidity)
Approx. 80 min (With BP-L60A)

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω
BNC, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/+4dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced
XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu
BNC (x 3, Y/P

B

/PR), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
XLR-5-pin type (Male), 0 dBm
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Mini-jack, 8 Ω, - ∞to –18 dBs variable
XLR-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC
11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100 mA
12-pin
8-pin

HDCAM
Approx. 77.4 mm/s (24P mode)
Max. 50 min with BCT-40HD (24P mode)
Approx. 6 min with BCT-40HD
Sony BCT-40HD/22HD
Y: 75.25 MHz, P

B/P

R: 37.125 MHz

10 bit/sample of input-output signals (8 bit sample for internal compression process)
Reed-Solomon code
Adaptive three dimensional

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)

0.08% Max.

-70 dB
Below measurable limit

3-chip 2/3-type FIT type CCD
2,200,000 pixels
F1.4 prism system
A: 5600K B: 3200K C: 4300K D: 6300K; 1: Clear 2: 1/4ND 3: 1/16ND 4: 1/64ND

1

/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/

125

, 1/

250

, 1/

500

, 1/

1000

(S)
(ECS) 24 to 7000 Hz (Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected)
Special bayonet mount
f10.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9% reflective, At 24 fps, with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a 180º film camera

shutter setting), the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO.

2.0-type monochrome
Brightness control, Contrast control, Peaking control, Tally switch, Zebra Pattern switch, Display/Aspect switch
500 TV Line (At center)
Ultra-directional (Detachable)

HDVF-20A, HD Electric Viewfinder (1)
Microphone, Super cardioid directional, external power supply type (1)

VCT-14, Tripod Adapter (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Rain cover (1)
Operation manual (1)
Maintenance manual (1)

HDCA-901, HD-SDI adapter
HDVF-C750W, HD LCD Color Viewfinder
BP-L60A, Lithium-ion battery
BC-L120, Battery charger
AC-550/550CE, AC adapter
BCT-40HD/22HD, HDCAM tape cassette
BKW-401, Viewfinder rotation bracket
RM-B750, Remote Control unit
RM-B150, Remote control unit
C-74, Microphone
LC-HD7, Carrying case
Part No. 1-547-341-12, Fog-proof filter
Part No. 3-174-685-01, 1/8 ND filter
Part No. 3-174-683-01, 1/32 ND filter
Part No. 3-174-682-01, Cross filter
Part No. 3-186-442-01, Mounting ring
Part No. A-8314-798-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (High performance x 3, with soft cushion)
Part No. A-8262-537-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (High magnification)
Part No. A-8262-538-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (Low magnification)
Part No. A-8267-737-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (Standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations)

HDC-950 Specifications

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Sony bayonet mount

5.1 kg (11 lb. 11 oz, without VF and lens)
133 x 276 x 360 mm (5

3

/8 x 11 x 14 1/4 inches)

-20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to +113 °F)

-20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)

3-CCD 2/3-type 16:9 FIT

2.2 million pixels
F1.4 prism system

Cross
3200 K
4300 K
6300 K
8000 K
Clear
1/4 ND
1/8 ND
1/16 ND
1/64 ND
Ye s

f 10 at 2000 lux (3200 K, 89.9% reflectance)
10 lux (F 1.4, +12 dB gain up)
54 dB (typical)
1000 TV lines
600%
Within 0.02% (all zones, without lens)
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)

-3, 0, +3, +6, +12 dB

60.1 to 4300 Hz

30.3 to 58.3 Hz
45% or more horizontally (800 TV lines at center, 27.5 MHz, with typical lens)

-135 dB (typical)
Within ± 0.5 dB, 10 to 25 MHz Within ± 1.0 dB, 25 to 30 MHz

Front Mic in: XLR-3-31 type (Female x 1) Audio in: XLR-3-31 type (Female x 2), phantom+48 V, 600 Ω, balanced
Reference in: BNC type,
Test out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω HD SDI out: BNC type DC out: 4-pin, 10.5 to 17 V, Max. 200 mA
Earphone: Minijack, 8 Ω
CCU: Optical fiber connector Lens: 12-pin Viewfinder connector: 20-pin Remote: 8-pin (for RCP-700 Series)
External command: 8-pin, RS-232C Tracker: 20-pin External I/O: 20-pin (for CA-905L) Memory Stick slot (x 1)
VTR out: CCZ-type, 26-pin Intercom XLR 5-pin, (Female x 2) Genlock/Prompter out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Operation manual (1)

HKC-T950 Specifications

13.0 to 17.0 V DC

-20 °C to +45 °C
10% to 90% (no condensation)
Cable adapter: approx. 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
CCD block adapter: approx. 0.85 kg (1 lb 14 oz) (adapter only)

approx. 1.65 kg (3 lb 10 oz) (with the CCD block)

CCZ type 26 pin (Male)
XLR-3 (Female)
BNC x 1
12 Pin
20 Pin
XLR-5 (Female)

CCZ type 26pin (Female)
XLR-3 (Male)
20 Pin
XLR-5 (Male)

HDCZ-A10 cable (10 m) (1)
VF relay cable (1)
MIC relay cable (1)
INCOM relay cable (1)
Top cover (1)
Operation manual (1)

HDCZ-A25 (25 m) Part number: 1-823-616-11
HDCZ-A50 (50 m) Part number: 1-523-617-11

General

Current consumption
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimentions (Approx. W x H x D)

CCD block adaptor I/F

Camera cable
MIC IN
VIDEO OUT (HD Y)
LENS
VF
INCOM

Cable adaptor I/F

Camera cable
MIC OUT
VF
INCOM

Supplied accessories

Optionla accessories

General

Lens mount
Mass (approx.)
Dimensions (W x H x D, approx.)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature

Imaging System

Pickup device
Picture elements
Spectrum system

Filter System

Color correction filter-A
Color correction filter-B
Color correction filter-C
Color correction filter-D
Color correction filter-E
Neutral density filter-1
Neutral density filter-2
Neutral density filter-3
Neutral density filter-4
Neutral density filter-5
Servo filter control

Performance

Sensitivity
Minimum illumination
Signal to noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Dynamic range (1080/60i mode)
Registration
Shutter speed selection (1080/60i mode)
Gain selection
Clear scan selection (1080/60i mode)
Extended Clear Scan (1080/60i mode)
Modulation depth
Smear level
Frequency response

Inputs/outputs

Input connectors

Output connectors

Input/output connectors

Supplied accessories

HDW-F500 Specifications

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General

Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Mass (Approx.)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Tape speed
Digital recording/Playback time
Fast forward/rewind time
Search speed range
Servo lock time
Load/unload time

Inputs/outputs

HD serial V/A input
HD reference video input
SD reference video input
Digital audio input (CH1/2, CH3/4)
Analog audio input (CH1/2/3/4/Cue)

Time code input
HD serial V/A output
Pull-down output (Optional BKDV-507 required)
Standard Definition V/A output (Optional BKDV-501A required)
Analog I/O down converted output
(Optional BKDV-501A required)
Analog I/O reference output
Digital audio output (CH1/2 CH3/4)
Analog audio output (CH1/2/3/4/Cue)
Monitor output (L/R)
Time code output
Phones
HD SDTI input/output
Remote 1 input
Remote 1 output
RS-232C
Video control
Parallel remote (Optional BKDW-509 required)
Panel remote

Digital video performance

Sampling frequency
Quantization
Compression
Channel coding
Error correction
Error concealment

Analog composite output performance (With optional HKDV-501A)

Bandwidth
S/N ratio
Y/C delay
K Factor (2T Pulse)
Output SCH phase

Digital audio performance

Sampling frequency
Quantization
Wow & flutter
Headroom
Emphasis

Analog audio output performance

A/D quantization
D/A quantization
Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion
Cross talk

Cue truck

Frequency response
S/N ratio
Distortion
Wow & flutter

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

100 to 240 V AC (±10%, 50/60 Hz)
230 W
+ 5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F)

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
25 % to 80% (Relative humidity)
35 kg (77 lb. 2 oz)
427 x 237 x 520 mm (16 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 20 1/2 inches)

77.4 mm/s (24P mode)
Max. 155 min with BCT-124HDL cassette (24P mode)
Approx. 3 min with BCT-124HDL cassette
±60 times normal playback speed (24P mode)

1.0 sec or less (From standby on)

6.0 sec or less

BNC (x 1 with a monitoring loop-through), Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s), SMPTE 292M/BTA S-004/ITU-R.BT 709
BNC (x 1, with a loop-through), Tri Level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
BNC (x 1, with a loop-through), Black Burst, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
BNC (x 2, with 2 loop-through), AES/EBU
XLR-5-pin type (Male)
Low OFF: -60 dBu, high impedance, balanced
High OFF: +4 dBu, high impedance, balanced
High ON: +4 dBm, 600 Ω termination, balanced
XLR-3-pin type, (Male x 1), 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ, balanced
BNC (x 4, with a character out), Serial digital (1.485 Gb/s), SMPTE 292M/BTA S004/ITU-R.BT 709
BNC (x 2), with character
BNC (x 3, with a character out), D1 serial digital (270 Mb/s), SMPTE 259M
Composite: BNC (x 1 with a character out) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω sync negative)
SD sync: BNC (x 1, Black Burst, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative)
1125 Sync: BNC (x 2), Tri Level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative
BNC (x 2), AES/EBU, unbalanced
XLR-3-pin type, (Female x 5), +4 dBm, (With a 600 Ω load), low impedance, balanced
XLR-3-pin type, (Female x 2), +4 dBm, (With a 600 Ω load), low impedance, balanced
XLR-3-pin type, (Female x 1), 2.2 Vp-p low impedance, balanced
JM-60 stereo phone jack, - ∞to –12 dBu (With an 8 Ω load), unbalanced
BNC (x 2), Input/output, Serial digital
D-sub 9-pin, Female, Sony 9-pin remote interface
D-sub 9-pin, Female, Sony 9-pin remote interface
D-sub 25-pin, Female
D-sub 9-pin, Female (For optional HKDV-503)
D-sub 50-pin, Female
D-sub 15-pin, Female

Y: 74.25 MHz, P

B/PR: 37.125 MHz

10 bits/sample of input-output signals (8 bits sample for internal compression process)
Coefficient recording system
S-NRZI PR-IV
Reed-Solomon code
Adaptive three dimensional

Y: 0 to 5.75 MHz +5.0 dB/-3.0 dB
56 dB or more
15 ns or less
1% or less
Based upon RS-170A/CCIR R.624-3

48 kHz (Synchronized with video)
20 bits/sample
Below measurable level
20 dB (Or 18 dB selectable)
T1 = 50 µs, T2 = 15 µs (on/off selectable in recording mode)

20 bits/sample
20 bits/sample
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz)
More than 95 dB (At 1 kHz emphasis ON)
Less than 0.05% (At 1 kHz, emphasis ON, reference level)
Less than –90 dB (At 1 kHz, between any two channels)

90 Hz to 12 kHz ± 3 dB
More than 45 dB (At 3% distortion level)
Less than 2% (T.H.D at 1 kHz, reference level)
Less than 0.2% rms

AC power cord (1); RCC-5G, 9-pin remote cable (1); PSW4 x 16 screws, for rack mounting (4); SRAM 64 KB memory card (1);
Operation manual (1); Maintenance manual part 1 (1)

HKDV-501A, HD-SD Converter board
HKDV-502, HD Line converter board
HKDV-503, HD Digital Video Controller
HKDV-506A, SDTI input and output board
HKDV-507, HD Pull-down board

BKDW-509, Parallel 50-pin interface kit
RMM-110, Rack Mount Adapter
BCT-HD12CL, Cleaning Cassette
BCT-124HDL/64HDL/40HD/22HD, HDCAM tape cassette

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XPRI Specifications

General

System OS: Windows 2000 Professional

®

NTSC/PAL switchable
Upgradable from SD HD system (*option)
Automatic Save Function

Clip Explorer

Search Function
Subclipping
Multiple Bins/Folders
Story board layout

Signal Generator Clip

Selectable video test pattern (SMPTE type color bars, 100%/75% color bars, Black, White)
Selectable audio signal from 100 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1 kHz

Interoperability

Import/Export EDL (BVE9100, CMX3600, GVG)
Import/Export OMF

Import Clip

Import/Export of AVI, QuickTimeTM, WAVE, AIFF
Import of JPG, BMP, TGA, Sequential TGA with alpha, Photoshop with alpha, PICT, SGI, Flash

Logging and Digitize

VTR control through GUI, keyboard, and control panel
Direct to timeline digitizing
Batch Digitizing
2 SD Uncompressed video streams
1 Uncompressed HD video stream : 1080/24P, 60i, 50i (*HD system only)
Supported compression: HDCAM 1080/24P, 60i, 50i (*HD system only),

MPEG IMX 50 Mb/s
HD-SDTI/SDTI-CP I/O
SDTI-CP Input up to twice normal speed transfer of MPEG
8 Audio Tracks
EDL based audio conform
Dual VTR control for simultaneous dual stream digitizing via SDI interface

Video Input

Video input adjustments saved with each clip or each reel
(Black, White, Hue, Saturation)
Vectorscope and Waveform monitor with line selection,
freeze frame, Y/Cr/Cb selection, and field mode

Audio Input

Audio level and EQ settings saved with each clip or by entire reel
Audio level meter display

Timeline

48 Video Layers (virtual)
48 Audio Tracks (virtual)
64 Layers of undo & redo
Lift/Overwrite and Extract/Splice Edit modes
Slice track with indication of numbered edit points on timeline
Add Edit, Quick Dissolve
Speed Control, Fit to Fill (selectable interpolation modes)
Match Frame from timeline to source viewer
Match frame from timeline to bin
Tool Bar Customization/Command palette
Customization and save/recall workspaces
Sync Lock to maintain synchronization
Match Frame from source viewer to bin
24P, 23.976P support on timeline (*HD system only)

Trimming

2, 4, & 6 screen edit modes
A-side trim, B-side trim, & AB trim (settable rollers)
Quick trim on timeline

Audio

Audio waveform display on timeline
Audio Mixer with Level, Solo, Mute, Pan, & Gain functions, and level indicators
Audio Router with 8-channel outputs matrix
Group Bus Fader with level adjustment and indicators
EQ tool with realtime Frequency and Gain adjustments for Low, Mid, High ranges
Realtime Fade In & Out and Cross fades
8 realtime playback tracks on timeline
Audio Rubber Banding linked to 8 channel motorized faders
Audio Automation with motorized faders on playback with overide

Input
SDI BNC(1)

Composite BNC (1)
S-Video Mini-DIN 4-pin (1)
Component Y/R-Y/B-Y BNC (3)
Ref. Video BNC (2)
(incl. loop-through)

AES/EBU BNC (2)
XLR 3-pin (4)

Phono Jack (2, L/R)
Stereo Mini Jack (1)

HD-SDI BNC (1)
Ref. Video BNC (1)

HD-SDTI/SDTI-CP BNC(1)
Ref.Video BNC(2)
(Analog,incl.Loop-through)

Output
SDI BNC (1)

Monitor Out : SDI BNC (1)
Composite BNC (1)

S-Video Mini-DIN 4-pin (1)
Component Y/R-Y/B-Y BNC (3)
Ref. Video Black Burst BNC (2)

XLR 3-pin (4)
Monitor Out Phono Jack (2, L/R)

HD-SDI BNC (1)

HD-SDTI/SDTI-CP BNC(1)

RS-422A, D-sub 9-pin
(2, Sony 9-pin remote interface)

440 x 220 x 610 mm
(17.3 x 8.6 x 24 inches)

Approx. 27 Kg (59.5 lbs)
90-132 / 180-264 Vac

47 Hz to 63 Hz
270 W SD system / 300 W HD system

445 x 154 x 642 mm
(17.5 x 6.07 x 25.3 inches)

Approx. 36 Kg (80 lbs)
100 to 240 Vac +/- 10%

47 Hz to 63 Hz
400 VA max

Effects

Unlimited Clip Effects
Realtime clip effects and transitions for SD system
Software based 2D/3D clip effects for SD system
Software based accelarated 2D/3D clip effects and transitions for HD system
FX Editor with individual Key frame tracks for each adjusted parameter
Software based Freeform DVE adjustments for use with trackball hardware
Secondary Color Correction
Fill key source of title clip with video
Adjustable tension and trajectory
Display of key signal that is being derived
Storable user effects

Rendering

Full multi-processor rendering

Title

Inscriber®TitleMotion
PINNACLE SYSTEMS®TitleDeko (option)

Paint

Paint - RGB, Mask, Alpha
Paint Tool - Pencil, Brush, AirBrush, Flood Fill, Clone, Eraser
Selection - Rectangle, Ellipse, FreeHand, Lasso, Magic Wand, Color Range
Layer options- Tree, Mask, Position, Transparency
Animate layer parameters on a still image
Import/Export - RGB, RGBA, Mask
Support Tablet pressure sensitive operation for paint and effects
Auto paint
Motion tracking
Roto Spline, Feathering

Record to VTR Options

Select section or entire sequence/clip
Recording options: Assemble Edit, First Edit + Assemble, Crash Record, Insert Edit
Preview of inserting assembling or recording
Audio Output Display

Archiving

DTF-2 backup, VTR tape backup

Supported 3rd party software

PINNACLE SYSTEMS®Title Deko Pro

SDK

FX Plug-In SDK available

Control Panels

USB Control panels: Jog/Shuttle, Audio Fader, Track Ball, Media Bar control panels
keyboard and control panel function assignment capability
Colored keyboard with short cuts

Built in AV I/O

Digital Video

Analog Video

Digital Audio
Analog Audio

HD Video

(*HD system only)

SDTI I/O

(*option)

VTR Control

Remote

Digital Media Workstation

Dimension (W x H x D)

Weight
Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Fibre Channel Storage Unit

Dimension (W x H x D)

Weight
Power Requirement

Power Consumptio

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BVM-F24U/F24/F24A Specifications

General

Signal format
Type
Power requirements
Power consumption (Max.)
Dimensions

Mass
CRT

Inputs/Outputs

Video

External sync

Remote

Video signal performance

Frequency response

Matrix
DC restoration

Synchronization

Retrace time

Raster and picture performance

Normal scan
Under scan
Linearity

Color temperature

Convergence

Preset brightness
Stability of raster size
Scan delay

Center resolution

Operating conditions

Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity

Others

Supplied accessories
Regulation compliance

mm
inch

CRT type
AG pitch
Visual screen 5:4

(Viewable area, measured diagonally)

16:9

Phosphor

RGB
HD-SDI

*Single Link (4:2:2), Dual Link (4:2:2),

Dual Link (4:4:4)

Composite SYNC
Separate HS/VS
OPTION
CONTROL UNIT
REMOTE 1/Serial remote
REMOTE 2/Parallel remote
ISR

Horizontal blanking time
Vertical blanking time

Horizontal
Vertical

54 kHz to 91.1 kHz
Display unit
100 V to 240 V AC±10%, 50/60 Hz
225 W

565.5 (W) x 436.8 (H) x 609.3 (D)
22 3/8 (W) x 17 1/4 (H) x 24 1/8 (D)
Approx. 54 kg (119 lb. 1 oz)
24-inch HR Trinitron (flat surface, 16:9 aspect)

0.25 to 0.28 mm, 90° deflection, Ø29.1mm in-line gun

361.6 (W) x 271.2 (H) mm, (452 mm)

482.1 (W) x 271.2 (H) mm, (553.1 mm)

BNC type x 3 (75 Ω), 0.7 Vp-p (1 Vp-p, Sync on Green) +3 dB/-6 dB, positive
BNC type x 2 (75 Ω) with monitor out, 1.485 Gb/s (Data rate)
Single Link Mode (Line1 or Line2): 2 inputs, Dual Link Mode (Link A and Link B): 1 input
*Delay time range between Link A and Link B: Within ±1/2 H
BNC type x 2 (75 Ω)

0.3 to 5.0 Vp-p, positive/negative tri-level sync signal input or negative bi-level sync signal input

0.3 to 5.0 Vp-p, positive sync/negative sync (Auto Selection)
RS-232C for BKM-11R Mini DIN 8-pin
RS-422 for BKM-10R D-sub 9-pin
RS-485 serial interface, D-sub 9-pin, with loop-through
D-sub 9-pin (x 1, Short to ground)
D-sub 9-pin (x 1)

48 Hz to 60 MHz +1 dB/-3 dB (x 2, Pseudo Display)
48 Hz to 90 MHz +1 dB/-3 dB (x 3)
ITU-709
Black level fluctuation: less than 1% for 10 to 90% APL input signal variation

Less than 2.49 µs
Less than 333 µs

5% over scan of the effective picture area
3% under scan of the effective picture area
Within a central area bounded by a circle with a diameter equal to the picture height,less than 0.5% of the picture height,
and outside the same area, about 1% of the picture height.

Within a central area bounded by a circle with a diameter equal to the picture height,
Less than 0.3 mm with a central area bounded by a circle and less than 0.5 mm at any other point.
100 cd/m2 (30 fL) (when a 1.0 Vp-p 100% white signal is input)
Less than 1% of picture height (at 100 cd/m2 peak luminescence, 10 to 90% APL)
Approx. 3/8 line
Approx. 1/2 field
1000 TV lines (16:9)

0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F) Optimum operating range 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)

-10 to 40 °C (14 to 104°F)
0 to 90% (no condensation)

AC cable (x 1), AC plug holder (x 1), Fuse (x 1), Operation manual (x 1), Quick reference (x 1)

BVM-F24U

SMPTE-C

STD (D65)/COL1 (D61)/COL2 (D65),
user adjustable

UL 1950/CSA 950(cUL Listed),
FCC Class-A, IC Class-A,DHHS, DNHW

BVM-F24/F24A

EBU

BVM-F24: STD (D65)/COL1 (D61)/COL2 (D93), user adjustable
BVM-F24A: STD (D65)/COL1 (D61)/COL2 (D65), user adjustable

TUV (EN60950), EN55103-1,
EN55103-2, PTB, CE, C-tick

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