Sony HDC-1700 User Manual
HD COLOR CAMERA
HDC1700
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)
Table of Contents
Overview .....................................................................3
Features .......................................................................... 3
System Configuration...................................................... 5
Locations and Functions of Parts ............................6
Accessory Attachments................................................... 6
Controls and Connectors................................................. 6
Preparations .............................................................12
Attaching a Lens............................................................ 12
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................ 12
Attaching a Viewfinder................................................... 12
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)................... 14
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position............................. 15
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod.................................. 15
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting ................17
Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance........... 17
Setting the Electronic Shutter........................................ 19
Setting the Focus Assist Functions ............................... 19
Setting the Focus Position Meter Function.................... 21
Setting the VF Dynamic Contract Function ................... 22
Setting the Camera Outputs....................................23
Viewfinder Screen Status Display ..........................25
Menu Operations......................................................26
Starting Menu Operations ............................................. 26
Selecting Pages ............................................................ 27
Setting the Menu Items ................................................. 28
Editing the USER Menu ................................................ 29
Menu List ..................................................................32
Menu Tree..................................................................... 32
OPERATION Menu ....................................................... 38
PAINT Menu.................................................................. 48
MAINTENANCE Menu .................................................. 53
FILE Menu..................................................................... 57
DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................ 60
Appendix...................................................................61
Precautions ................................................................... 61
Error Messages............................................................. 61
Using a USB Drive....................................................62
Specifications...........................................................63
Optional Accessories/Related Equipment..................... 63
Dimensions.................................................................... 65
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Overview
The HDC1700 is 2/3-type high-definition portable video
camera equipped with CCD for 2,200,000 pixels.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
Saturation in low-key zones can be compensated. Thus,
compensation for color reproduction in all zones is enabled in
combination with matrix color compensation and knee
saturation functions.
Features
High picture quality and high performance
HDC1700 features a 2/3-type wide progressive IT CCD for
2,200,000 pixels and a signal processing LSI, both newly
developed to help achieve a high level of image quality. A 16bit AD converter allows for optimal picture quality and
enhanced black reproduction.
Digital extender function
The central part of the viewfinder picture is digitally magnified
to twice its size.
The digital extender function prevents the decrease in
sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when the lens extender
function is used.
Note
This function reduces the resolution of images to one-half.
Aberration correction function
This camera features ALAC 2.0 (Auto Lens Aberration
Compensation).
When an achromatic lens is used, this function reduces
chromatic aberration of magnification automatically.
For details on achromatic lenses, contact a Sony sales
representative or Sony service representative.
Standard optical digital transmission unit
Optical digital transmission of signals between the camera and
HDCU1700 camera control unit is included.
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values
enable cinemalike image creations with wide dynamic range,
which are different from those achieved with conventional
video gamma.
Note
When <CAM MODE> is set to 4K/HDR MODE, only VF
images will be fixed to the ITU-R 709-equivalent gamma.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function/Natural skin detail
function
Like HDC1500R/1400R, this 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 color components of your specified hue, such as
skin tones. The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
HDC1700 features the natural skin detail function, which
allows for adjustment of the detail gate signal, allowing even
more vivid distinction of areas like skin that you want to make
smooth while selectively keeping areas like eyebrows that
don’t require smoothing.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 to 30 MHz. This
allows the thickness of the detail signal to be set appropriately
for the subject, thus enabling high-definition image
expression.
Various color-reproduction functions
Adaptive-matrix function
This function accurately controls calculation factors for
performing accurate color conversion when shooting. This
makes precise color conversion possible even when shooting
under conditions that would otherwise exceed the color
conversion range of traditional matrix functions, such as under
strong monochromatic blue light sources.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition the standard 6-parameter matrix function, the
camera has a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust
the hue and chroma for color components in 16-axis directions
independently. This is quite useful in color matching among
multiple cameras.
Knee saturation
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.
H/V ratio control
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be
adjusted.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Focus assist functions
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function
facilitate focusing.
VF detail
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal, which
can be added only on images on the viewfinder screen in order
to facilitate focusing in various situations: Functions for
coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the VF detail signal by
adding modulation, thickening the VF detail signal, and
changing the VF detail level according to the zoom position.
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Focus assist indicator
The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen provides
a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be easily
determined by observing fluctuation of the level indicator as a
guide.
VF dynamic contrast
The VF contrast signal can be added only to images on the
viewfinder screen, and facilitate focusing in situations with
high brightness areas and low contrast levels.
Numerous viewfinder functions
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra
pattern, a safety-zone marker, and a center marker, camera
settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Furthermore, there are other indicators arranged above and
below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp, battery warning
indicator, and an indicator to tell you that one or more settings
are other than standard. This makes it simple to check the
status of the camera.
Menu-based setting operation function
Selections and settings for viewfinder display items, a safetyzone marker or center marker, screen size marker, etc. can be
made quickly and easily using setup menus displayed on the
viewfinder screen or an external monitor.
User-friendly operation
Spirit level display function
HDC1700 features a spirit level function, which enables you to
display the amount of camera roll on the view finder screen
and monitor. By checking the level of the camera, more stable
shooting can be achieved.
Position-adjustable shoulder pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted for stable
shooting according to the build of the camera operator, the
type of lens in use, or the shooting style.
A low-repulsion shoulder pad (position fixed) is available as an
option (Part No.: A-8286-346-A).
Function-assignable switches
The function-assignable switches on the side panel can be
assigned to your desired function, such as electronic colortemperature conversion.
These switches can be synchronized with the assignable
switches on viewfinder models such as HDVF-EL75, and can
be used to operate the viewfinder functions such as
MAGNIFICATION, etc.
Also, two function-assignable switches are on the upper part
of the handle, and can be used to set the viewfinder functions
such as MAGNIFICATION, etc.
USB connector
Connect a USB drive to the USB connector to record and read
data. Setup menu settings can also be saved to and loaded
from the USB drive.
Prevention of electrical shock
When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from
the connected Camera Control Unit will be shut off.
Optional accessories
You can add new functions and compatibility with other video
formats by embedding the following optional accessories.
For details on optional accessories, contact a Sony sales
representative or Sony service representative.
For specifications or more detailed information on optional
accessories, refer to the Operation Manual of each accessory.
Unit-body with low center of gravity
HDC1700, like the previous HDC1500 series, adopts a stylish
appearance with low-slung design. When used in combination
with the HDLA1500-series Large Lens
Adaptor, it permits the viewfinder to be mounted at a low
position, making the viewfinder position closer to the optical
axis of the lens.
Swing handle and VF slide mechanism
A slight protrusion of the upper front part of the handle enables
stable holding of the camera while you are shooting, by
holding the front part of the handle. Furthermore, the movable
range of a front-rear slide mechanism for the viewfinder
attachment has been widened to provide the best balance for
shooting with the camera on your shoulder. The swing handle
mechanism allows for mounting and usage on the HDLA1500
series, making forward shifting with a large-scale viewfinder
possible. This enables the same total longitudinal size as a
standard studio-use camera, for operability equivalent to that
of a standard studio-use camera.
HKC-DF20 Dual Optical Filter Unit
Embedding the HKC-DF20 Dual Optical Filter Unit allows for a
2-filter (a CC filter and ND filter) configuration.
HZC-UG444/UG444M/UG444W Support software for
User Gamma Application
Installing the HZC-UG444 User Gamma Application Software
enables the camera to support CvpFileEditor
outputs.
TM
and RGB4:4:4
HZC-PSF20/PSF20M/PSF20W Support software for
PsF format
Embedding HZC-PSF20 PsF format-compatible software
makes creation of 1080/24PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 1080/25PsF
and 1080/29.97PsF formats possible.
HZC-PRV20/PRV20M/PRV20W Support software for
progressive format
Embedding HZC-PRV20 progressive format-compatible
software makes creation of 1080/50P and 1080/59.94P
formats possible.
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System Configuration
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
shown in the figures has been discontinued. For advice on
choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
sales representative.
Connection example
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
HDVF-20A
HDVF-200
HDVF-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
Microphone
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
VCT-14
Tripod Attachment
Tripod
BKW-401 View finder
Rotation Bracket
HDC1700
Optical Fiber Cable
USB drive
Return Video Selector
CAC-6
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
holder
HKCU1001
HKCU1003
HKCU2040
HKCU2007
HDCU1700
Camera Control Unit
CCA-5
RCP-1000-series
Remote Control Panel
BNC
Picture
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
Camera hangers
HDVF-EL70
Viewfinder
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)
a)
HDLA1500-series
Large Lens Adaptor
HDC1700
USB drive
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911 Script Holder
LAN cable
Hub
LAN cable
MSU-1000-series
Master Setup Unit
a) Supplied with HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor
Part number: A-1128-405-A
Video Router
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Locations and Functions of Parts
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Accessory Attachments
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a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).
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2
3
4
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6
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9
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j LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens
functions through this cable.
k Tripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
l Camera number
Insert the supplied camera number label. You can display the
camera number.
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m Shoulder pad
You can adjust the position so that you can get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page
15.
b Shoulder strap fitting post
Attach one end of a shoulder strap (not supplied) to this fitting
post, and the other end to the fitting post on the other side of
the camera.
c Accessory shoe
To attach an accessory using a 1/4-inch screw.
d Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position towards the
left or right.
e Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and lock knob
Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position
towards the front or rear.
For details on adjusting the viewfinder position, see “Attaching
a Viewfinder” on page 12.
f Lens cable clamp
To secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).
g Lens fixing lever
To secure the lens in the lens mount.
h Lens mount cap
The cover can be removed by moving the lens fixing lever
upwards. Always keep the lens mount covered with this cap
when a lens is not attached.
i Lens mount
To attach a lens.
Controls and Connectors
Front right
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2
3
4
5
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a INCOM (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button is
held pressed.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
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b RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 button on the side
(page 8) and that on the operation panel on the rear of the
camera (page 9 or 10).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
c Assignable switch
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
d Filter select buttons
You can switch the built-in optical filters (clear, 1/4ND,
1/16ND,1/64ND, cross) by pressing either of these buttons
while holding the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.
j DISPLAY switch
The functions of the DISPLAY switch are as follows:
DISPLAY: Characters and messages showing the camera
settings and operating status may be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
OFF: Status messages will not appear on the viewfinder
screen.
MENU: Menus for camera settings will be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
k STATUS/CANCEL switch
STATUS: When no menu is displayed on the viewfinder
screen, the status information of this camera is displayed.
CANCEL: When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder
screen, you can cancel any changed settings or return
the display to the previous menu.
e FILTER LOCAL button
While holding this button depressed, press either of the filter
select buttons to select the built-in optical filters.
f AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance automatic
adjustment) switch
To automatically adjust white and black balance when the
camera is used in standalone status without connecting to the
camera control unit.
WHT: Automatically adjust white balance.
BLK: Automatically adjust black balance.
g GAIN switch
To select the gain of the video amplifier based on lighting
conditions when the camera is used in standalone status
without connecting a camera control unit.
When shipped from the factory, the values set are L = 0 dB, M
= 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.
h OUTPUT (output signal selection)/AUTO KNEE switch
To select the signal (color bar signal or camera’s video signal)
to be used as output to a VTR, the viewfinder or a video
monitor when the camera is used in standalone status without
connecting a camera control unit.
When the camera’s video signal is being used as output, the
auto knee function may be used.
The relationship between the switch setting and the output
signal and auto knee function is shown in the table below.
OUTPUT AUTO KNEE Function
BARS OFF Output is a color bar signal.
CAM OFF Output is the camera’s video signal.
The auto knee circuit is disabled.
CAM ON Output is the camera’s video signal.
The auto knee circuit is enabled.
l MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary
encoder)
To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder
screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm settings (by
pushing the button).
You can change the ECS frequency by pushing the ENTER
button when no menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Make sure that the camera is used in standalone status
without connecting a camera control unit, and the shutter
mode is set to ECS. When the camera is used in standalone
status and the shutter mode is set to other than ECS, the VF
DETAIL function can be adjusted.
Note
When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such
as an MSU or RCP-series Remote Control Panel, is
connected, the functions of 6 to 9 are controlled from the
external control device and the controls on the camera are
disabled.
i WHITE BAL (white balance memory selection) switch
To select the white balance adjustment method or the memory
used to store the adjusted value when the camera is used in
standalone status without connecting a camera control unit.
PRST (preset): White balance is adjusted to a preset value
corresponding to a color temperature of 3200K.
A or B: Selects memory A or B.
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Front left
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2
3
f RET 2 (return video 2) button
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder
screen changes to the return video signal selected with the
RET 2 select switch (page 9 or 10) on the operation panel on
the rear of the camera.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Rear
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Shoulder strap fitting
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post (page 6)
Operation panel
(page 9)
a RET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 buttons on the
handle (page 7) and that on the operation panel on the rear of
the camera (page 9 or 10).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
b MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin)
Connect a microphone.
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page 11)
on the operation panel on the rear of the camera are
alternately activated with the CH1 audio input select switch
(page 11).
c MIC (microphone) power switch
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V to the connected
microphone.
OFF: Not to supply a power to the connected microphone.
d SHUTTER switch
For setting the electronic shutter functions when the camera is
used in standalone status without connecting a camera control
unit.
OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.
ON: The electronic shutter is activated.
SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change each time
the switch is set to this position.
For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 19.
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Connector panel
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(page 10)
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a CAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Power is supplied from the camera control unit.
EXT: Power is supplied through the DC IN connector.
b Tally lamp and switch
ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the
connected camera control unit or a call signal is
generated in response to pressing of a CALL button.
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.
c CCU (Camera Control Unit) connector (optical/
electrical multi-connector)
Connect a camera control unit using an optical electrocomposite cable.
d CALL button
When this button is pressed, the red tally lamp of the RCP1000-series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-1000-series
Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call the operator of the RCP
or MSU.
e INTERCOM LEVEL control
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.
The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the
INTERCOM 1 and 2 LEVEL/MIC switches (on the SY-type
operation panel, page 9) or the LEVEL switch (on the
European-type operation panel, page 10) on the rear of the
camera are set to “FRONT.”
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Operation panel
SY type: For JN/SY (USA, Canada, East Asia and other
countries) models (for NTSC areas)
For details on the differences among models, see “Overview”
on page 3.
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LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
a
PGM1 control
2 3
RET1
1
PGM1 PGM2
MIC
INCOM
ON
OFF ENG
INTERCOM 1
PGM2 control
PGM1 PGM2
4
PROD
2 3
RET2
1
PGM1 PGM2
LEVEL
MIC
INCOM
REAR
ON
FRONT
OFF ENG
INTERCOM 2
PGM1 PGM2
4
LIGHT
PROD
ON
OFF
FRONT/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned off.
The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the
INCOM level control and the INTERCOM LEVEL control
on the front of the camera (page 8).
INCOM level control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level.
Line select switch
Select the intercom line.
PROD: Producer line
ENG: Engineer line
b RET 1 (return video 1) button and select switch
Press the button to display the return video signal selected
with the switch on the viewfinder screen.
c RET 2 (return video 2) button and select switch
If you use an additional return video system in addition to
return video 1, press the button to display the return video
signal selected with the switch on the viewfinder screen.
Note
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if both
buttons are pressed.
If RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed at the same time, the
two buttons function as the RET 3 button when setting
<RETURN> 12 of the OPERATION menu.
d LIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
MIC
ON
OFF ENG
INTERCOM 1
INCOM
PROD
LEVEL
MIC
REAR
ON
FRONT
OFF ENG
INTERCOM 2
INCOM
PROD
Line select switch
INCOM level control
LEVEL/MIC switch
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches
There are PGM1 and 2 controls incorporated with a line select
switch, a LEVEL/MIC switch, and INCOM level control each
for intercom line 1 and 2.
PGM1 (program 1) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.
PGM2 (program 2) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.
LEVEL/MIC switch
REAR/ON: The intercom headset microphone is turned on.
The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the
INCOM level control.
REAR/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned off.
The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the
INCOM level control.
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European type: For CE (Europe) and E (China and South
OFF
+48V
MIC
FRONT MIC
PROMPTER
/GEN
LOCK
RET CTRL
AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
TEST
OUT
SDI
MONI
DC IN 10.5-17V
LINE
OFF
+48V
MIC
AES/EBU
LINE
EARPHONE
REMOTE
DC OUT
CRANETRACKER
Asia) models (for PAL areas)
For details on the differences among models, see “Overview”
on page 3.
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RET1
1
ENG PROD
MIC
PROD
LINE1
OFF
ENG
INTERCOM 1
a
PROD control
ENG control
ENG PROD
MIC
PROD
LINE1
OFF
ENG
INTERCOM 1
MIC LINE1 switch
MIC LINE2 switch
2 3
4
PGM1 control
TRACKER control
2 3
RET2
1
PGM1 PGM2
MIC
TRACKER
PROD
LINE2
OFF
ENG
INTERCOM 2
PGM2 control
PGM1 PGM2
MIC
TRACKER
PROD
LINE2
OFF
ENG
INTERCOM 2
LEVEL switch
LIGHT
4
ON
OFF
LEVEL
REAR
FRT
LEVEL
REAR
FRT
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line 1.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
MIC LINE2 (intercom microphone line 2) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 2.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line 2.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
LEVEL switch
REAR: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the
controls on this panel.
FRT: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the
INTERCOM LEVEL control on the front of the camera.
b RET 1 (return video 1) button and select switch
The return video signal selected with the switch is displayed
on the viewfinder screen while the button is pressed.
c RET 2 (return video 2) button and select switch
When other return video systems are used in addition to return
video 1, you can monitor the signal selected with the switch on
the viewfinder screen while pressing the button.
Note
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if both
buttons are pressed.
If RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed at the same time, the
two buttons function as the RET 3 button when setting
<RETURN> 12 of the OPERATION menu.
d LIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
Connector panel
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches
The reception level controls are common to intercom 1 and
intercom 2. The talk lines can be set independently for
intercom 1 and intercom 2.
ENG (engineer line) control:
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the engineer line.
PROD (producer line) control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the producer line.
PGM1 (program 1) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.
PGM2 (program 2) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.
TRACKER control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level at the TRACKER
connector (page 11) on the connector panel when using the
connector for intercom.
MIC LINE1 (intercom microphone line 1) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 1.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
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a EARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)
For connecting an earphone or headset to hear the intercom
audio.
b DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)
To supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver
(optional) (max. 0.5 A).
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c CRANE connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as viewfinder (and external data
with HDC1700).
d USB connector (for connecting a USB drive)
Connect a USB drive to save or load the settings data file.
For details, see “Using a USB Drive” (page 62).
e TRACKER connector (10-pin)
For external interface, such as intercom and tally.
f RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
g DC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-pin)
Used for connection to the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to supply
power to the camera.
signal, or an SD-SYNC signal depending on which of these
you have selected on the menu.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 23).
l SDI-MONI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC-
type)
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 23).
m AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors (XLR 3-pin) and
switches
Connect audio signals. An input select switch and microphone
power switch are provided for each channel.
h INTERCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors (XLR
5-pin)
Used for input and output of intercom audio signals if an XLR
5-pin headset is connected.
The INTERCOM 1 connector can be used for communication
over the engineer line even when the power is off, as long as
the power LED is lit in red.
i REMOTE connector (8-pin)
For connection to an RCP-1000/1500-series Remote Control
Panel, or MSU-1000/1500 Master Setup Unit.
Note
When the camera is connected to a CCU, do not connect any
remote control device, such as RCP and MSU, to this
connector.
j PROMPTER/GENLOCK (prompter 1 signal output/
external gen-lock signal input) connector (BNC-type)
The PROMPTER function is available only when a camera
control unit is connected.
The GENLOCK IN function and RET IN function are available
when a camera control unit is not connected.
GENLOCK IN: For input of an external gen-lock signal (VBS
or 3-level sync) during stand-alone operation.
RET IN: For input of the return video signal during stand-alone
operation.
The connector accepts analog HD signals only. SDI
signals are not acceptable. Supply a signal of 1080i
(720P is not acceptable).
The signal supplied to this connector cannot be fed as
RET OUT from the TEST OUT or SDI OUT connector.
This is displayed in the viewfinder regardless of which
RET is selected. CHARACTER will not be overlapped for
the displayed RET 3 signal.
PROMPTER: For output of the prompter 1 signal (valid only
when a camera control unit is connected). When a
camera control unit having two prompter inputs is
connected, the signal of input 1 is output from this
connector.
k TEST OUT connector (BNC-type)
To output the analog signal.
This also supplies the VBS signal, an HD signal nearly equal
to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-SYNC
CH1 audio input select switch
Microphone power switches
CH2 audio input select switch
FRONT MIC
MIC
LINE
48V
OFF
AUDIO IN
CH 1
AUDIO IN CH1 connector AUDIO IN CH2 connector
LINE
AES/EBU
MIC
48V
OFF
CH 2
CH1 audio input select switch
Set to the appropriate position according to the equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector.
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is connected
FRONT MIC: When using the microphone connected to the
MIC 1 IN connector
MIC: When an external microphone is connected
CH2 audio input select switch
Set to the appropriate position according to the equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector.
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is connected
AES/EBU: When a digital audio signal is connected (The
signal must be in synchronization with the camera
output).
MIC: When an external microphone is connected
Microphone power switches
When a microphone is connected to the corresponding AUDIO
IN connector, set whether or not to supply a power to the
microphone.
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V
OFF: Not to supply a power
(No function has been assigned to the lowermost position. No
power is supplied to the microphone.)
Note
To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative
or Sony service representative.
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Preparations
Note
The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange focal
length are in different positions on different lenses. Refer to
the operation manual for the particular lens.
Attaching a Lens
For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation
manual.
Attaching procedure
1,3425
1 Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the
lens mount cap from the lens mount.
2 Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the
upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into
the mount.
Adjusting procedure
1 Set the iris control to manual, and open the iris fully.
2 Place a flange focal length adjustment chart
approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust
the lighting to get an appropriate video output level.
3 Loosen the Ff (flange focal length) ring lock screw.
4 With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring
to telephoto.
5 Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and
turn the focus ring to focus the image.
About 3 meters (10 ft)
6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.
7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus. Take
care not to move the distance ring.
8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is in focus at
both telephoto and wide angle.
3 While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever
downwards to secure the lens.
4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Adjustment of the flange focal length (the distance between
the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane) is
necessary in the following situations:
• The first time a lens is attached
• When changing lenses
• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle
when zooming
The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by
using the focus assist indicators.
See “Displaying the focus assist indicators” on page 20 for the
focus assist indicators.
9 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.
Attaching a Viewfinder
Caution
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera with
the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through
the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.
Attaching a viewfinder
The instructions are made using the HDVF-20A/200
viewfinder as an example.
For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction manual of
the viewfinder.
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VF connector
Viewfinder stopper
D
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MIC 1 IN connector
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.
The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.
2 Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good
viewing position.
3 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
To adjust the position forward or backward
Viewfinder front-rear
LOCK knob
positioning lever
2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, slide
the viewfinder side to side to the most convenient
position and tighten the ring. (See “To adjust the
position to the left or right” below.)
3 Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of
the camera.
4 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC 1 IN
connector of the camera.
Adjusting the viewfinder position
The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the front and
rear and to the left and right to make it easy to see into it.
To adjust the position to the left or right
Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
and LOCK knob.
2 Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the
camera to move it into a good viewing position.
3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
and LOCK knob.
Detaching the viewfinder
Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, pull the
viewfinder stopper, then pull out the viewfinder by sliding it in
the direction opposite to that when attached.
Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your leg
(using BKW-401)
To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying
the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
(optional) and rotate the viewfinder upwards.
1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
Note
Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before
rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its rearmost position,
the arm of the viewfinder rotation bracket will strike the grip.
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Attaching procedure of the BKW-401
1 Turn the arm of the rotation mechanism assembly of
the BKW-401 in the direction of the arrow in the
following illustration.
Next, using a hexagonal wrench 3 mm across flats,
remove the bolts (M4 × 8) together with the washers,
to separate the rotation mechanism assembly from
the viewfinder front-back positioning mechanism
assembly.
4 Adjust the front-rear position so that the camera
handle does not interfere when you rotate the BKW401 arm upwards.
Not to interfere
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)
2 In the same manner as step 1, remove the viewfinder
shoe of the camera from the front-rear positioning
mechanism.
3 Using the two bolts (M4 × 8) and the washers removed
from the camera in step 2, attach the rotation
mechanism assembly of the BKW-401 to the camera.
Hexagon
socket bolts
(M4 × 8)
You can secure the camera cable to the camera by attaching
the supplied cable clamp belt.
1 Insert the belt bracket into hole A or B of the cable
clamp belt.
Belt bracket
B
A
2 Remove two +B3×5 screws and a blind screw shown
in the figure below from the camera.
Blind screw
×5 screws
+B3
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3 Secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the
two supplied +B3×8 screws.
+B3×8 screws
4 1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the
belt, 3 then lock the buckle again.
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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory
setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up
to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
Adjusting procedure
Shoulder pad lock lever
1,3
3
2
Camera cable
5 Adjust the length by pulling down the end of the belt.
Bottom of the camera
2
Shoulder pad
1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to
unlock the shoulder pad.
2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is
in the most convenient position.
3 Move the lever down to lock the shoulder pad in the
selected position.
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod
Mount the camera to a tripod using a VCT-14 Tripod
Attachment.
Caution
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the bottom
of the tripod attachment considering the balance of the
weight of the camera and the tripod attachment. If an
inappropriate hole is selected, the camera may fall over.
• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of the
screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the tripod
attachment cannot be attached to the tripod securely.
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Mounting procedure
1 Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod and secure
it with the screw.
Tripod attachment
Platform of the tripod
2 Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide
forward it along the groove of the tripod attachment
until it clicks.
If the pin of the tripod attachment does not return to
its original position
After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod attachment
does not return to its original position, hold down the red
button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return
the pin to its original position. It is not possible to mount a
camera with the pin not seated.
Original position
Pin
3 Make sure that the camera is securely attached by
moving it back and forth.
To remove the camera from the tripod attachment
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Lever
Red button
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Adjustments and
Automatic adjustment of black balance begins.
In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black set
and black balance are adjusted.
Settings for Shooting
Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance
In order to maintain high picture quality, it is necessary to set
the black balance and white balance appropriately for the
conditions.
Note
When a camera control unit or a remote control device-such
as the MSU or RCP series-is connected, control is performed
from the RCP/MSU, and the switches on the camera are
disabled.
Black balance adjustment
The black balance needs adjustment in situations like the
following:
• The first time the camera is used
• When the camera is used after a long period of disuse
• When the surrounding temperature changes greatly
• When the gain value is changed using the setup menus
Normally, there is no need to adjust the black balance every
time the camera is turned on.
White balance adjustment
Always readjust the white balance when lighting conditions
change.
About the viewfinder screen
After the process of adjusting the black balance or white
balance begins, messages about the progress and results of
the adjustment will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below
will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
ABB:EXECUTING
When the adjustment process is completed, the message
“ABB: OK” will be displayed. The adjusted value is
automatically stored in memory.
Notes
• During black balance adjustment, the iris will be
automatically closed.
• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching circuit
will work automatically, and the viewfinder screen will flicker
several times. This is not a malfunction.
When automatic black balance adjustment fails
If the automatic black balance adjustment process does not
end successfully, the error message “ABB: NG” will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three
seconds.
If this error message is displayed, try black balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after several
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.
About black balance memory
The black balance values stored in memory will be preserved
even when the camera power is turned off.
Note
Adjusted values set through automatic adjustment, and other
settings, are stored in the camera’s memory and preserved
even when the camera power is turned off.
Adjusting the black balance
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward BLK (downward).
AUTO W/B BAL switch
Adjusting the white balance
1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
WHITE BAL switch
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2 Select the filter setting according to the lighting
HD
MULTI FORMA
T SERIES
conditions.
Press the filter select UP or DOWN button while holding
the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the UP or DOWN button switches the
available optical filters in sequence.
Filter select DOWN button
Filter select UP button
FILTER LOCAL button
Optical filter
1 clear
21/4 ND
3 1/16 ND
4 1/64 ND
5cross
3 Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions
as the subject, and zoom in on it so that a white area
is obtained in the screen to satisfy the positional and
quantitative requirements illustrated below.
A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the
subject may be used in place of a white pattern.
A rectangle centered in the screen. The length of the sides
must be at least 70% of the height and width of the screen.
4 Adjust the lens iris opening.
With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an
appropriate value.
With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the
lens’ automatic/manual iris control switch to
automatic.
5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release
the switch.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
The switch will return to the center position, and adjustment
will be performed.
During adjustment, the message “AWB: EXECUTING” will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
A message like the one in the figure below will be displayed,
and the adjustment process will complete. The adjusted value
will be automatically stored in the memory (A or B) selected in
step 1.
AWB:OK
Note
When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control capability,
1)
hunting
IG, IS, S, etc.).
1)
For more information, refer to the lens’ operation manual.
may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain control (labeled
Hunting: The automatic iris responds over and over, and the image
repeatedly darkens and lightens.
Within this rectangle, there must be an area of white greater
than 10% of the entire screen.
Note
Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in the
rectangle.
When automatic white balance adjustment fails
If the white balance adjustment process does not end
successfully, the error message “AWB: NG” will be displayed
on the viewfinder screen for approximately three seconds.
If this error message is displayed, try white balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after several
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.
When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance will be
set automatically according to the filter settings.
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About white balance memory
The white balance values stored in memory will be preserved
even when the camera power is turned off.
There are two white balance memories, A and B. When the
AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to the WHT side, the white
balance will be adjusted automatically according to the filter
settings. The adjusted value will be stored in the selected
memory. Each memory can store up to five adjusted values,
for a total of 10.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
This section explains the different modes which can be used
for the electronic shutter and gives the procedures for setting
the shutter mode and shutter speed.
Note
When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such
as MSU-1000/1500 Master Setup Unit and RCP-1000/1500series Remote Control Panel, is connected, the electronic
shutter is controlled from the external control device and
control on the camera are disabled.
About the shutter modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter
of the camera and the shutter speeds that may be selected are
as follows:
Shutter modes and speeds
Shutter mode Shutter speeds* Usage
Standard 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,
ECS (Extended
Clear Scan)
* The values in the table are those with 59.94i. With other formats, the
available values are different.
Note
With artificial lighting, particularly fluorescent lights and
mercury vapor lamps, the brightness appears to be constant,
but in fact the strength of the red, green, and blue components
varies with the power supply frequency. This phenomenon is
known as “flicker.” When using the electronic shutter under
these lighting conditions, there are certain cases in which the
flicker is more noticeable. In particular, color flicker is evident
when the power frequency is 60 Hz. In areas where the power
frequency is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to 1/100 second
will reduce the flicker.
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
seconds
Continuously variable in
the range of 60.00 Hz to
4300 Hz
Use to obtain clear images
of quickly moving subjects
Use to obtain images on
video monitors without
horizontal striping
Setting the shutter mode, and shutter speed in
Standard mode
1 Push the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the
SEL position.
SHUTTER switch
The current shutter setting will be displayed in the setting
change/adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
Example: “SHUTTER: 1/250”
2 Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again
before the display disappears. Repeat this action until
the desired mode or speed is displayed.
When all modes and speeds are displayed, they will be
displayed in the following order:
Example: with 59.94i
Standard mode
1/100
1/5001/2501/125
ECS mode
1/1000
1/2000
Setting the Focus Assist Functions
Using the OPERATION menu, the assist functions for easier
focusing on the viewfinder, can be activated.
Adding the VF detail signal
Adding the VF detail signal to sharp edges in the image on the
viewfinder screen makes it easier to check the focusing
condition by observing changes in the detail signal or in the
color converted from the detail signal (color detail).
The focus setting where the detail signal becomes strongest is
the best focus setting.
1 Turn on the camera.
Selecting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter mode, and the shutter speed in standard mode,
are set using the SHUTTER switch.
2 Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU while holding the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button pressed.
The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is displayed at
the upper right corner of the screen.
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3 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (
SEL knob/ENTER button.
The TOP MENU screen is displayed.
,) to “TOP” and push on the MENU
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
4 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is
displayed.
,) to OPERATION and push on the
CONTENTS 00 TOP
01.<VF DISPLAY>
02.<'!'IND>
03.<VF MARKER>
04.<VF DETAIL>
05.<FOCUS POSITION METER1
06.<FOCUS POSITION METER2
07.<FOCUS ASSIST>
08.<VF DYNAMIC CONTRAST>
09.<ZEBRA>
10.<CURSOR>
5 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.
,) to <VF DETAIL> and push on the
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON (25%)
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
AREA : 70%
ZOOM LINK: ON 100%
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE
PEAK COLOR : ON
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%
FLICKER: Turn ON/OFF the function to flicker the detail
signal, which makes it easier to check the signal on
a viewfinder screen.
AREA: To limit the area where to display the detail signal.
ZOOM LINK: Set the VF detail level at the full WIDE
position. (The VF detail level changes according to
the zoom position.)
To use the color detail
Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail signal
to a specified color. This makes it easier to check the
signal on an LCD screen, including the viewfinder screen.
The display color can be selected at the column next to
ON.
You can adjust the coloring with the menu items below.
PEAK COLOR: Turn ON/OFF the function to change the
color where the detail signal is strongest.
CHROMA LEVEL: To reduce the chroma components of
the video signal (only for video signals on the
viewfinder).
7 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display
the desired setting and push on the MENU SEL knob/
ENTER button.
8 To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to
OFF to exit Menu mode.
Displaying the focus assist indicators
The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of
a subject and converts the integrated values to a level
indicator, which shows the focus condition.
Level indicator (its position and operations can be adjusted.)
6 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
To use the VF detail signal
Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail function to
add the detail signal to sharp edges in the image. You can
adjust the signal level (strength) in the range of 0 to 100%
(default 25%).
You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal with
the menu items below.
CRISP: Adjust to eliminate fine portions of the detail
signal.
FREQUENCY: Change the detection band of sharp
edges.
,) to the item to be set and push on
Area marker to display the detection area of the focus (its size
and position can be adjusted.)
The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum
level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator
substantially changes depending on picture elements or
shooting environments. Adjust it with GAIN and OFFSET as
required.)
1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu (referring to step 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF detail
signal”).
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