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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 CvpFileEditorTM and RGB4:4:4 outputs.

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		HKCU1001
		HDVF-20A
	BKW-401 Viewfinder	HDVF-200	HKCU1003
		HDVF-EL20
	Rotation Bracket
		HDVF-EL30
Zoom Lens	HDC1700	Viewfinder	HKCU2040
(for ENG/EFP)
	Optical Fiber Cable		HKCU2007
	USB drive
	Return Video Selector
	CAC-6
VCT-14
Tripod Attachment	Intercom Headset		HDCU1700
	CAC-12		Camera Control Unit
		Microphone
	Microphone
Tripod	holder	cableLAN
		HDC1700	Hub
Camera hangersa)			cable
HDVF-EL70		USB drive
			LAN
Viewfinder	CAC-6
	Return Video Selector
	Intercom Headset
	Microphone
			MSU-1000-series
			Master Setup Unit
	HDLA1500-series
	Large Lens Adaptor
	BKP-7911 Script Holder
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)

CCA-5

RCP-1000-series

Remote Control Panel

BNC

Picture Waveform

Monitor Monitor

Video Router

a) Supplied with HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor Part number: A-1128-405-A

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Locations and Functions of Parts

Accessory Attachments

		1
		2
		3
		4
		5
HD		6
MULTI	FORMAT SERIES
		7
		8
qd		9
		0
qs
		qa

a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).

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.

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.

MULTI

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.

Controls and Connectors

Front right

1

2

3

4

5

HD

MULTI FORMAT SERIES

7

8

9

	6	0
		qa
		qs

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.

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.

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.

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.

lMENU 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.

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Front left

HD	AT SERIES
MULTI FORM

1	4
2	5
3	6

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.

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.”

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

2

Shoulder strap fitting post (page 6)

Operation panel (page 9)

3

	Connector panel
1	(page 10)
	4

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 RCP- 1000-series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-1000-series Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call the operator of the RCP or MSU.

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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.

	2			3		4
	RET1 2		3	RET2		2 3
		1	4		1	4 LIGHT
						ON
						OFF
PGM1		PGM2		PGM1		PGM2
LEVEL	MIC	INCOM	PROD	LEVEL	MIC	INCOM PROD
REAR	ON			REAR	ON
FRONT	OFF	ENG		FRONT	OFF	ENG
	INTERCOM 1			INTERCOM 2
a
PGM1 control
		PGM2 control
PGM1		PGM2		PGM1		PGM2
LEVEL	MIC	INCOM	PROD	LEVEL	MIC	INCOM PROD
REAR	ON			REAR	ON
FRONT	OFF	ENG		FRONT	OFF	ENG
	INTERCOM 1			INTERCOM 2
		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.

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.

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European type: For CE (Europe) and E (China and South Asia) models (for PAL areas)

For details on the differences among models, see “Overview” on page 3.

	2		3		4
	RET1	2 3	RET2	2	3
	1	4	1		4 LIGHT
					ON
					OFF
	ENG	PROD	PGM1		PGM2
MIC			MIC		LEVEL
LINE1	PROD		LINE2 PROD	TRACKER REAR
	OFF		OFF
	ENG		ENG		FRT
	INTERCOM 1		INTERCOM 2
a
			PGM2 control
		PGM1 control
	PROD control
ENG control
ENG		PROD	PGM1		PGM2
MIC			MIC		LEVEL
LINE1	PROD		LINE2 PROD		TRACKER REAR
	OFF		OFF
	ENG		ENG		FRT
	INTERCOM 1		INTERCOM 2
MIC LINE1 switch
	MIC LINE2 switch
		TRACKER control
			LEVEL switch

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

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

						8
1	DC OUT		EARPHONE
					REMOTE
2						9
3	TRACKER		CRANE
4
					PROMPTER	0
					/GEN
5					LOCK
	RET CTRL
6		FRONT MIC		AES/EBU
	LINE	MIC	LINE	MIC
		+48V		+48V	TEST
		OFF		OFF
					OUT
						qa
	DC IN 10.5-17V		AUDIO IN
			CH1	CH2
7					SDI	qs
					MONI
			qd

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.

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.

jPROMPTER/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

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 (BNCtype)

For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.

For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 23).

mAUDIO 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.

CH1 audio input select switch

Microphone power switches

CH2 audio input select switch

	FRONT MIC		AES/EBU
LINE	MIC	LINE	MIC
	48V		48V
	OFF		OFF

AUDIO IN

CH 1 CH 2

AUDIO IN CH1 connector

AUDIO IN CH2 connector

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

Attaching a Lens

For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual.

Attaching procedure

5

2

4

1,3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

MIC 1 IN connector

1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.

The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.

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 left-right positioning ring.

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

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.

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

2 In the same manner as step 1, remove the viewfinder shoe of the camera from the front-rear positioning mechanism.

Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)

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

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)

2 Remove two +B3×5 screws and a blind screw shown in the figure below from the camera.

Blind screw

+B3×5 screws

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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.

1

3

2

Camera cable

5 Adjust the length by pulling down the end of the belt.

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
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.

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.

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

Lever

Red button

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Adjustments and 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.

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

Automatic adjustment of black balance begins.

In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black set and black balance are adjusted.

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.

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 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.

HD
MULTI
FORMAT		Filter select DOWN button
	SERIES

Filter select UP button

FILTER LOCAL button

Optical filter

1clear

21/4 ND

31/16 ND

41/64 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.

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.

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, hunting1) may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain control (labeled IG, IS, S, etc.).

1)Hunting: The automatic iris responds over and over, and the image repeatedly darkens and lightens.

For more information, refer to the lens’ operation manual.

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-1000/1500- series 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,	Use to obtain clear images
	1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000	of quickly moving subjects
	seconds
ECS (Extended	Continuously variable in	Use to obtain images on
Clear Scan)	the range of 60.00 Hz to	video monitors without
	4300 Hz	horizontal striping

*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.

Selecting the shutter mode and speed

The shutter mode, and the shutter speed in standard mode, are set using the SHUTTER switch.

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 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/10001/2000

ECS mode

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.

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 (,) to “TOP” and push on the MENU

SEL knob/ENTER button.

The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

<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 (,) to OPERATION and push on the

MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.

The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is displayed.

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 (,) to <VF DETAIL> and push on the

MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.

The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.

<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%

6 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and push on 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.

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.)

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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