Sony HDC-3100 User Manual

Fiber Color Camera

HDC3100

4-745-633-11 (1)

Triax Color Camera

HDC3170

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Overview..................................................................... 3

Supported Formats ..........................................................3

System Configuration.......................................................4

Locations and Functions of Parts............................ 6

Accessory Attachments....................................................6

Controls and Connectors .................................................7

Preparations............................................................. 11

Attaching a Lens ............................................................11

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.................................11

Attaching a Viewfinder ...................................................11

Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied) ....................12

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position..............................13

Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ..................................13

Adjustments and Settings for Shooting ................ 14

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ...........14

Setting the Electronic Shutter.........................................16

Setting the Focus Assist Functions ................................16

Setting the Focus Position Meter Function ....................18

Setting the Camera Outputs ................................... 19

Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................... 20

Menu Operations ..................................................... 21

Starting Menu Operations ..............................................21

Selecting Pages .............................................................22

Setting the Menu Items ..................................................23

Editing the USER Menu .................................................23

Menu List .................................................................. 27

Menu Tree......................................................................27

OPERATION Menu ........................................................32

PAINT Menu...................................................................40

MAINTENANCE Menu ...................................................43

FILE Menu......................................................................46

DIAGNOSIS Menu .........................................................48

Appendix .................................................................. 50

Precautions ....................................................................50

Digital Triax Transmission (HDC3170)...........................50

Error Messages..............................................................51

Using a USB Drive ................................................... 52

Specifications .......................................................... 53

HDC3100/3170 ..............................................................53

Optional Accessories/Related Equipment......................53

Dimensions ....................................................................55

Overview

The HDC3100/3170 are color cameras equipped with a newly developed 2/3 inch CMOS sensor with global shutter for F12 (1080/

59.94i)/F13 (1080/50i) high sensitivity and 62 dB high signal-to-noise ratio. The HDC3100 supports operation as a studio camera when connected with an HDCU3100 HDCU2000-seriesc) Camera Control Unit (CCU) using a fiber cable. The HDC3170 supports operation as a studio camera when connected with an HDCU3170 using a triax cable.

a) Use HDCU3100 software version 2.00 or later.

b) Install the HKCU-FB30 Optical Fiber Connector Kit (option).

c) Use HDCU2000-series software version 3.30 or later.

Note

Before starting system operation, check that the software version and ROM version of the unit and system devices meet the version requirements.

Supported Formats

The unit supports 1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, and 720-50P formats as standard. (The HDC3170 supports 1080-59.94P and 1080-50P formats as standard.) You can extend the formats that are supported by installing the following camera operating software (option).

For details, contact a Sony service or sales representative.

Camera operating software Extended formats

HZC-PRV50/PRV50M/PRV50W 1080-59.94P

1080-50P

HZC-PSF50/PSF50M/PSF50W 1080-24PsF

1080-23.98PsF

1080-25PsF

1080-29.97PsF

, HDCU3170b), or

Notes

• HZC-PRV50M/PSF50M are 30-day software licenses.

• HZC-PRV50W/PSF50W are 7-day software licenses.

• HZC-PSF50/PSF50M/PSF50W cannot be installed on the HDC3170.

System Configuration

Lens (for ENG/EFP)

VCT-14 Tripod Attachment

Tripod

HDVF-EL75/L750/L770 Viewfinder

HDC3100

Optical fiber cable

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

Intercom headset

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Microphone

HDVF-EL20 HDVF-EL30 Viewfinder

HDCU3100, HDCU3170

Camera Control Unit

a) Signal transfer up to a maximum of 2 km is possible.

However, the actual transfer distance may vary depending on the system configuration of the cameras and the type of optical fiber cables used.

b) Set the signal transmission rate for the camera to

connect using the following menu item on the camera control unit. SYSTEM CONFIG t <CAMERA I/F> t FIBER TRANSMIT RATE For details, refer to the operation manual of the camera control unit.

c) To use the HDCU3170, install the HKCU-FB30

Optical Fiber Connector Kit.

USB drive

RCP-1500/1000 series Remote Control Panel

MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit

Sync signal input

Return video input

Intercom microphone input

Video monitor

Waveform monitor

Video router

2K video monitor

BNC

CCA-5

LAN cable

LAN

cable

Hub

HKCU1001/1003/

2007/2040

HDCU2000 Camera Control Unit

HDCU2500 Camera Control Unit

RCP-1500/1000 series Remote Control Panel

Video monitor

Waveform monitor

Video router

CCA-5

LAN cable

RCP-1500/1000 series Remote Control Panel

CCA-5

BNC

HKCU1001/1003/

2007/2040

LAN cable

MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit

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 (optical fiber transmission)

Connection example (digital triax)

a) Signal transfer up to a maximum of 1.8 km is possible. However, the actual transfer distance may vary depending on the system

configuration of the cameras and the type of triax cables used. For details, see page 50.

b) Set the signal protocol using the following menu item on the camera control unit.

SYSTEM CONFIG t <CAMERA I/F> t TRIAX TRANSMIT For details, refer to the operation manual of the camera control unit.

Lens (for ENG/EFP)

VCT-14 Tripod Attachment

Tripod

HDVF-EL75/L750/L770 Viewfinder

HDC3170

Triax cable

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

Intercom headset

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Microphone

HDVF-EL20 HDVF-EL30 Viewfinder

HDCU3170

Camera Control Unit

USB drive

RCP-1500/1000 series Remote Control Panel

MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit

Sync signal input

Return video input

Intercom microphone input

Video monitor

Waveform monitor

Video router

2K video monitor

BNC

CCA-5

LAN cable

LAN

cable

Hub

Locations and Functions of Parts

D E

F G

I J

Accessory Attachments

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.

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 to display the camera number.

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 13.

n Microphone holder attachment

Use to attach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

For details, refer to the microphone holder operation manual.

o V-wedge shoe attachment points

Attach a V-wedge shoe here to mount an HDVF-EL75/L750/ L770 Viewfinder.

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

Unlock the front-rear positioning lever to adjust the viewfinder position towards the front or rear, then lock in the desired position.

For details on adjusting the viewfinder position, see “Attaching a Viewfinder” on page 11.

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.

Note

Select either the front or rear V-wedge shoe attachment points to attach the V-wedge shoe. If the front position is used, it may restrict the tilt/pan angle available for the viewfinder.

For details about attachment, refer to the operation manual of the viewfinder.

Controls and Connectors

a b

f g h

i j

Front right

a INCOM1 (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.

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.

h 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.

i 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.

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 RET/ASSIGNABLE button A on the operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 9). You can also assign other functions to this button, using the menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.

c ASSIGN (assignable) A, B, C, D switches

You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the viewfinder screen. You can also display the assigned function name by attaching the corresponding label (supplied) for the assigned function.

d Filter select control

Turn the knob to select the internal filter setting.

e 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.

f 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.

j 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.

k 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 5 to 8 are controlled from the external control device and the controls on the camera are disabled.

g 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 the viewfinder or a video monitor when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a camera control unit.

Front left

c d

Operation panel (page 9)

Shoulder strap fitting post (page 6)

Connector panel (page 9)

a DC power supply out connector (2-pin)

Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.

Rear

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 handle (page 7) and RET/ASSIGNABLE button A on the operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 9). You can also assign other functions to this button, using the menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.

c MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin)

Connect a microphone. This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page 10) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera are alternately activated with the CH1 audio input select switch (page 10).

d 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.

e 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 16.

f INTERCOM LEVEL control

To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level. The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the INTERCOM LEVEL switch (page 9) on the rear of the camera is set to “FNT.”

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 RET 1/2 (return video 1/2) buttons

When pressed, the picture on the viewfinder screen changes to the return video signal selected using the operation panel on the rear of the camera or using the menu.

d CCU (camera control unit) connector HDC3100: Connect a camera control unit using an optical

electrical multi cable.

HDC3170: Connect a camera control unit using a triax cable.

e SDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC-type)

For 3G SDI, HD SDI or HD PROMPTER signal output. On the HDC3100, in addition to the above signals, HD TRUNK signal input is supported.

For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 19).

f CALL button

When this button is pressed, the red tally lamp of the RCP-1500/1000 series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-1000-series Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call the operator of the RCP or MSU.

g RET 2 (return video 2) button

When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder screen changes to the return video signal selected using RET/ ASSIGNABLE button A, B, or C on the operation panel on the rear of the camera or using the menu. You can also assign other functions to this button, using the menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Operation panel

ABC

RET/ASSIGNABLE

DISP

LIGHT

OFF

PGM1 PGM2

MIC LINE

TRACKER

INTERCOM

LEVEL

REAR

FNT

ENG

PROD

ENG

bc d

FNT

OFF ENG

PGM1 PGM2

MIC LINE

TRACKER

ENG

PROD

LEVEL

REAR

MIC LINE switch

ENG control

PROD control

PGM1 control

PGM2 control

TRACKER control

LEVEL switch

PROMPTER

TEST OUT

LINE

+48V

OFF

MIC

SDI MONI

AUDIO IN CH1 CH2

/GEN LOCK

LINE

+48V

OFF

FRONT MIC

MIC

EARPHONE

RET CTRL

DC IN 10.5-17V

DC OUT

TRACKER

REMOTE

AES/EBU

b c

b LIGHT switch

Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.

c RET/ASSIGNABLE button A, B

Press the button to switch the function assigned to the button on the <REAR FUNCTION ASSIGN> page on/off. When the return function is assigned, press the button to display the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while the button is pressed. Turn the button to change the assigned function setting. When the return function is assigned, you can change the return signal channel.

d RET/ASSIGNABLE button C / DISP/MENU switch

Connector panel

a INTERCOM controls and switches

ENG control, PROD control, PGM1 control, PGM2 control, MIC LINE switch, TRACKER control, and LEVEL switch for the intercom.

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.

MIC LINE (intercom microphone line) switch

Select the intercom line.

PROD: Use the producer line. ENG: Use the engineer line. OFF: Turn the intercom headset microphone off.

TRACKER control

Adjust the intercom audio listening level of an intercom connected to the TRACKER connector (page 10).

LEVEL switch

REAR: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with

the controls on the operation panel.

FNT: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with

the INTERCOM LEVEL control (page 8) on the front of the camera.

a EARPHONE jack (4-pole mini jack)

Connect to a headset, or earphones with microphone (3-pole/ 4-pole earphones), to input/output the intercom audio signal. For 4-pole earphones, the intercom line is linked to the INTERCOM setting. Turn the microphone function on/off using HEADSET MIC (page 38) in the OPERATION menu. When set to ON, the microphone can be turned on/off in conjunction with the INTERCOM setting using the MIC LINE switch on the operation panel. The default setting is OFF.

b USB connector (for connecting a USB drive)

LINE

+48V

OFF

MIC

AUDIO IN CH1 CH2

LINE

+48V

OFF

FRONT MIC

MIC

AES/EBU

CH2 audio input select switch

CH1 audio input select switch

Microphone power switches

AUDIO IN CH1 connector AUDIO IN CH2 connector

Connect a USB drive to save or load the settings data file.

For details, see “Using a USB drive” (page 52).

c TRACKER connector (12-pin)

For external interface, such as intercom and tally.

d RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)

For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.

e 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.

f INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin)

Used for input and output of intercom audio signals if an XLR 5-pin headset is connected. The INTERCOM 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.

g DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)

To supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver (optional) (max. 0.5 A).

h REMOTE connector (8-pin)

For connection to an RCP-1500/1000 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.

i PROMPTER/GENLOCK (prompter 1 signal output/

external gen-lock signal input) connector (BNC-type)

The PROMPTER function is enabled when a camera control unit is connected. The GENLOCK IN function is enabled 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.

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.

j TEST OUT connector (BNC-type)

To output the analog signal. This can also output a VBS signal, HD-SYNC signal, or SD-SYNC signal, whichever is selected in the menu.

For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 19).

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.

k 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 19).

l 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.

Adjusting procedure

1,3425

About 3 meters (10 ft)

Viewfinder stopper

VF connector

Preparations

Attaching a Lens

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

Attaching 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.

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.

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 17 for the focus assist indicators.

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

This section describes using a HDVF-20A/200/EL20/EL30 (the HDVF-EL30 is shown in the diagrams).

For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operation manual of the viewfinder.

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.

1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.

Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

Belt bracket

Cover seal

+B3×8 screws

The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.

3 Set the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever to the

lock position to secure the viewfinder.

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.

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

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.

Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)

You can secure the optical/electrical multi cable or triax cable, connected to the CCU connector, to the side of the camera by attaching the supplied cable clamp belt.

1 Insert the belt bracket into hole A or B of the cable

clamp belt.

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

2 Peel off the cover seal from the camera as shown in

the following diagram.

3 Secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the

two supplied +B3×8 screws.

1 Set the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever to the

unlocked position.

2 Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the

camera to move it into a good viewing position.

4 1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the

Optical/electrical multi cable or triax cable

1,3

Shoulder pad

Shoulder pad lock lever

Bottom of the camera

Tripod attachment

Platform of the tripod

belt, 3 then lock the buckle again.

Adjusting procedure

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.

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.

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.

Mounting procedure

1 Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod and secure

it with the screw.

2 Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide

Lever

Red button

Original position

AUTO W/B BAL switch

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

ABB:EXECUTING

WHITE BAL switch

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.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

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.

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.

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.

Adjusting the white balance

1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

2 Select the filter setting using the filter select switch

according to the lighting conditions.

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,

hunting IG, IS, S, etc.).

may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain control (labeled

SHUTTER switch

1/100

1/2000

1/1000

1/5001/2501/125

Standard mode

ECS mode

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.

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.

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.

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”

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-1500/1000 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,

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

1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds

Continuously variable in the range of 59.96 Hz to 4300 Hz

Use to obtain clear images of quickly moving subjects

Use to obtain images on video monitors without horizontal striping

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

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.

3 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the

USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS

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.<ZEBRA>

09.<CURSOR>

10.<BOX CURSOR FILE>

<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%

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.)

<FOCUS ASSIST> 07 TOP

INDICATOR : OFF MODE : BOX BOTTOM LEVEL : 3 QUICK GAIN : 50 OFFSET : 50 AREA MARKER: ON SIZE : MIDDLE POSITION : CENTER POSITION H: 50 POSITION V: 50

arrow marker ( SEL knob/ENTER button.

The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

,) to “TOP” and push on the MENU

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).

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

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.

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.

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 the item to be set and push on

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.

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”).

2 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the

arrow marker ( the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.

The <FOCUS ASSIST> page is displayed.

,) to <FOCUS ASSIST>and push on

3 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 level indicator

Setting INDICATOR to ON displays the level indicator on

the viewfinder.

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Sony HDC-3100 User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts

Preparations

Adjustments and Settings for Shooting