Sony DXC-D30 User Manual
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Digital Video Camera
DXC-D30
Digital Video Camera
DXC-D30WS
Betacam SP Camcorder
PVW-D30
Digital Camcorder
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designed as a top-end model for
video professionals. Incorporating
Sony’s latest DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) technology based on Sony’s
TruEye™ process, the DXC-D30 offers
the faithful color reproduction never
before experienced with conventional
analog or digital cameras. Drastic vertical
smear reduction and high sensitivity
achieved by the Power HAD™ CCDs
provide more shooting opportunities,
while maintaining superior picture
quality.
Now Sony introduces the DXC-D30WS
wide screen camera to Sony’s
in the 16:9 format, the DXC-D30WS offers
outstanding picture quality and
tremendous flexibility for a variety of
applications.
The DXC-D30 and DXC-D30WS are
cameras which fit the current analog and
digital acquisition systems as well as
Sony’s new production system based on
the DVCAM digital recording format.
These cameras dock directly not only to
existing camera adaptors and analog onboard VTRs via an analog interface, but
also to the newly developed Sony DSR-1
DVCAM Digital Recorder via a component
digital interface, “Pro 76-pin Digital”
connector.
professional digital camera line-up. The
DXC-D30WS incorporates three Power
HAD WS™ CCDs which have been
specifically designed for a 16:9 aspect
The DXC-D30/D30WS also offers superior
in the operational convenience.
Responding to the increasing demands
from professionals, it provides a variety
of key automatic functions. With all
these features packed in its compact
camera body, the DXC-D30/D30WS
creates a new world of acquisition in
a wide spectrum of applications.
The DXC-D30 is a digital signal processing camera, and its sister
model DXC-D30WS is a wide-screen camera for the 16:9 aspect ratio
with a switching capability to also capture the image in a 4:3 aspect
ratio. Both models have the following features.
Sony State-of-the-art Digital Camera Signal
Processing Technology
The DXC-D30/D30WS incorporates state-of-the-art digital
camera processing technology which is designed to fully
exploit the benefits of DSP (Digital Signal Processing).
■ TruEye™ Process
The TruEye digital signal process employed in the DXC-D30/
D30WS is a true innovation in camera signal processing,
made possible by Sony digital signal technology.
In conventional RGB analog or digital processing, some
nonlinear signal processing occurs after gamma correction,
such as white clip and knee correction, and can result in hue
factor distortion - a phenomenon that is particularly obvious in
extreme high-light conditions. This significant problem is
totally eliminated by the TruEye process which manages video
signal data according to three factors - brightness, hue and
saturation - so that color in even a wide dynamic range can be
reproduced as faithfully as by the human eye without hue
factor distortion.
Based on the TruEye system, the DXC-D30/D30WS also
offers a unique feature called DynaLatitude™ which adaptively
manages the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of
video signal level distribution. The DynaLatitude feature
brings a new dimension to other technologies such as
Dynamic Contrast Control (DCC). The DynaLatitude feature
optimizes video level distribution based on video signal
histograms in order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the
video signal standard.
■ Real Time Self Diagnostics
Even though the DXC-D30/D30WS was designed to be highly
reliable, it employs a powerful self diagnostic system which
informs the operator, in real time, of the connecting conditions
of the LSI (Large Scale Integration) circuits and printed circuit
boards, as well as electrical connection conditions between the
camera and a VTR. Even if the operator is not familiar with
digital circuitry, the DXC-D30/D30WS informs them of exactly
what is happening.
■ High Picture Quality
The horizontal resolution and the signal to noise ratio of the
DXC-D30/D30WS are ranked among the highest in the
industry. The Modulation Depth of the DXC-D30 is 55%
(typical) at 5MHz and that of the DXC-D30WS is 70% (typical)
in the 16:9 mode. The newly developed digital circuits
drastically reduce the aliasing phenomenon, which was found
even in conventional digital cameras, while maintaining the
high resolution.
■ High Stability and
Uniformity
Having DSP technology, the DXC-D30/
D30WS assures a high degree of stability
through its video output. The picture
tone is kept uniform among multiple
DXC-D30/D30WS’s.
■ Detail Corrections by DSP
Skin Detail with Auto Detection of Active Area
The Skin Detail function in the DXC-D30/D30WS gives the
subject a pleasing facial complexion, while maintaining the
sharpness of the other areas. The designated active area of
Skin Detail can be set with the digital circuits by simply
adjusting the Area Detect Cursor on the viewfinder screen and
SKIN SET button on a camera side panel. The color range of
the Skin Detail active area and Skin Detail level can be also set
by the viewfinder menu system. The range of color detection
for detail correction is 360 degrees.
Black Halo-Free, Clean Detail
The DXC-D30/D30WS provides edges with a natural line and
appropriate thickness in areas with extreme dark-to-light or
light-to-dark transitions, by digitally optimizing the level of
detail signal to each of the transition points, not by just
clipping the detail signal. Consequently, the ‘Black Halo’ effect
which is seen as thick black edges surrounding an extremely
bright object, as well as a stepping diagonal edge, have been
dramatically reduced.
Red Vertical Detail Correction
The Vertical Detail Correction signal, which is digitally created
from both the Green and Red signals, assures image
sharpness when shooting highly saturated subjects or subjects
bathed in red light.
Horizontal Detail Frequency Control
The Horizontal Detail Frequency can be controlled by the VF
Menu System according to the user’s preference.
Power HAD CCD (DXC-D30 only )
The DXC-D30 incorporates three Power HAD CCD sensors.
These sensors feature a minimal smear level equivalent to
conventional FIT CCDs, which addresses the tough demands
of the high-end production field. The total performance of the
Power HAD CCD sensor approaches that of the standard FIT.
■ Low Smear Level
Vertical Smear Level of the DXC-D30 is -125dB which is the
same level as conventional FIT sensors. This feature will give
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the operator more freedom to shoot subjects in high light
situations.
■ High Sensitivity
The Power HAD sensor in the DXC-D30 achieves a high
sensitivity of F11.0 (at 2000 lx, 3200K) and minimum
illumination of 0.5 lx. This feature affords a greater
opportunity to shoot under extremely low-light conditions.
■ High S/N Ratio
The improved CCD process combined with the camera’s new
digital circuits means a reduction in CCD noise. The signalto-noise ratio is improved to 63dB, one of the highest
specification in the industry.
Enhanced Ease of Operation
Responding to the increasing demands for more automatic
functions in a professional level camera, the DXC-D30/D30WS
boosts several new and improved functions sure to please the
most demanding camera person.
■ Total Level Control System (TLCS)
Even if the incoming light exceeds the range of the automatic
iris control either above or below, by using the iris control in
combination with Auto Gain Control (AGC) and CCD AE (Auto
Exposure, the application of variable shutter of CCD), the
DXC-D30/D30WS offers proper picture exposure. This
function is called TLCS. While still maintaining low-noise
characteristics, TLCS affords ease of operation for this highend professional camera.
Auto Iris
Auto Iris
Programmable
AGCAE
Programmable
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■ EZ Focus Function
EZ Focus is a function to assist focusing without stopping
down the lens. By just pushing the EZ Focus button, the iris
is automatically opened so that the depth of field is reduced to
make critical focusing easier. At the same time, the electronic
shutter is automatically set to obtain the correct light level.
The EZ Focus function is overridden while recording.
■ File Management from Personal
Computers
The REMOTE connector (10-pin) of the DXC-D30/D30WS is
designed in accordance with the RS-232C standard. This
feature also makes it possible to manage the setup file data
from personal computers with proper Sony protocol.
■ New EZ Mode Function
Instantly setting a camera to a standard or an auto position is
done by simply pressing the EZ Mode button. The DXC-D30/
D30WS has two alternative EZ Modes - STANDARD or
CUSTOM. When set to CUSTOM EZ Mode, the camera setting
is changed in accordance with the selected setup file.
■ Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)
In the DXC-D30/D30WS, tracing of the white area in Auto
Tracing White Balance (ATW) is fast enough to meet
professional demands. In addition, the accuracy of the white
balance adjustment is enhanced.
Enhanced Functions for Picture
Creation
■ Camera Setup Files
The DXC-D30/D30WS is equipped with a convenient
VF (Viewfinder) Menu System; a control menu with
superimposed characters on the VF screen. Depending on the
requirement, the menu contents can be selected with the
SETUP (STD/FILE) selector switch.
STD position (Standard VF Menu System)
When the SETUP switch is set to the STD position, setting of
the camera parameters or defining of the switch functions can
be done with the VF Menu System, the same way as with
conventional Sony cameras.
FILE position
(VF Menu System for File Management)
When the SETUP switch is set to FILE position, a total of eight
setup files can be used with the dedicated VF Menu System.
These files are as follows.
Factory Preset Files
Five Factory Preset Files are set by Sony to accommodate the
five most common lighting situations, such as STANDARD,
HIGH SATURATION and FLORESCENT.
User Files
Three User Files allow the operator to set camera parameters
which match their own particular shooting situations. User
Files can be easily made by modifying a Factory Preset File.
■ Scene Files
With the optional Sony RCP-TX7 Remote Control Panel with
powerful remote capabilities, 16 scene files can be created and
stored. Almost all the parameters for camera operation and
camera set-up can be stored into scene files, and the most
suitable file for each shooting situation can be instantly
recalled using the menu button on the RCP-TX7.
■ Setup Data Management with
DVCAM Cassette
The DXC-D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the
following camera data management;
SetupNavi™ — Camera Setup File Storage
The DXC-D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the
SetupNavi function to store the User Files or Factory Preset
Files of the DXC-D30/D30WS directly onto VAUX (Video
Auxiliary) data territory of the DVCAM cassette tape. The data
can be stored on or recalled from the tape via the VF Menu
System.
Using the DVCAM cassette as a medium, the setup data can
be transferred to other DXC-D30/D30WS’s.
SetupLog™ — Automatic Recording of
Camera Setting Data
Even without using the file system, the information of each
setting parameter of the DXC-D30/D30WS for every shot is
automatically recorded by the DSR-1 on the VAUX territory in
each video track of the DVCAM cassette tape. This function is
called SetupLog. It is useful not only for the camera operator
if there is a need to re-take the same shot, but also for
checking the operating conditions during a particular shoot.
Convenient Features
■ Remote Control of Hyper Gain
Hyper Gain is a convenient function for shooting under
extremely low-light situations without using a lighting system.
It instantly increases the gain-up value to be +36dB in total,
combining the electronic gain-up of +30dB and the Dual Pixel
Readout effects (equivalent to +6dB gain-up). The Hyper Gain
can be assigned to be the highest gain position (H) of the
GAIN selector switch (H/M/L). Consequently, Hyper Gain can
be switched on or off remotely from the RM-M7G, CCU-M5,
CCU-M7 or the CCU-TX7 system.
■ Adjustable Black Stretch and
Compress
The contrast in the black area of the image can be adjusted by
the black stretch/ compress control function. Black Stretch
emphasizes the contrast in the dark areas, while Black
Compress enhances or deepens the darkness.
■ Dual Zebra
The DXC-D30/D30WS has two types of zebra patterns ‘ZEBRA 1’ and ‘ZEBRA 2’. ‘ZEBRA 1’ can be set within a range
of 70 IRE to 90 IRE by 1 IRE. ‘ZEBRA 2’ provides a zebra
pattern in the area with more than 100% video level. Dual
zebra display - to show both ZEBRA 1 and 2 - as well as
display of either one is possible.
■ Monitor Out
The DXC-D30/D30WS is equipped with a MONITOR OUT
connector (BNC). Via this connector, the user can check the
shooting conditions by displaying a color picture with
characters superimposed on a connected external monitor.
This is in addition to the image displayed on the unit’s
viewfinder.
■ Others
• Programmable Gain
• Clear Scan (CLS)
• Date & Time Superimposition
• Built-in 1kHz Audio Reference
• Adjustable Shoulder Pad
• SMPTE/ SNG Color Bars
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