The HDC3500 is a color camera equipped with a newly developed 2/3 inch CMOS sensor with global shutter for F10 (1080/
59.94P)/F11 (1080/50P) high sensitivity and high signal-to-noise ratio.
Operation as a studio camera is supported when connected with an HDCU3100
(CCU) using fiber cables. Triax cable connection between the unit and HDCU3170 Camera Control Unit is also supported by
replacing the transmission adaptor side panel with an HKC-TR37 Triax Transmission Adaptor
a) Use HDCU3100 software version 2.00 or later.
b) Use HDCU2000-series software version 3.30 or later.
c) The HKC-CN50 Side Panel Attachment Kit (option) is required in order to use the HKC-TR37 Triax Transmission Adaptor.
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.
(When an HKC-TR37 is attached to the unit, 1080-59.94P and 1080-50P formats are supported 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 softwareExtended formats
HZC-PRV50/PRV50M/PRV50W1080-59.94P
1080-50P
HZC-PSF50/PSF50M/PSF50W1080-24PsF
1080-23.98PsF
1080-25PsF
1080-29.97PsF
a)
or HDCU2000-series
c)
(option).
b)
Camera Control Unit
Notes
• HZC-PRV50M/PSF50M are 30-day software licenses.
• HZC-PRV50W/PSF50W are 7-day software licenses.
• When an HKC-TR37 is attached to the unit, HZC-PSF50/PSF50M/PSF50W cannot be installed.
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System Configuration
Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
VCT-14 Tripod
Attachment
Tripod
USB drive
Camera hangers
a)
HDVF-EL70
Viewfinder
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom headset
Microphone
HDLA1500-series
Large Lens Adaptor
BKP-7911
Script Holder
Lens
(for studio camera use)
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
HDC3500
Optical fiber cable
b)
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDC3500
HDVF-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
BNC
HDCU3100, HDCU3170
d)
Camera Control Unit
c)
a) Supplied with HDLA1500 series (Part No.: A-1128-405-A)
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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
Hub
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
LAN cable
LAN
cable
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)
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Connection example (digital triax)
Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
VCT-14 Tripod
Attachment
Tripod
USB drive
Camera hangers
a)
HDVF-EL70
Viewfinder
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
Microphone
HDLA1500-series
Large Lens Adaptor
BKP-7911
Script Holder
Lens
(for studio camera use)
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
HDC3500
b)
Triax cable
c)
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDC3500
b) d)
HDVF-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
a) Supplied with HDLA1500 series (Part No.: A-1128-405-A)
b) Attach the HKC-TR37 Triax Transmission Adaptor and HKC-CN50 Side Panel Attachment Kit (option).
c) 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 55.
d) When using the HDLA1500 series, external DC power supply is not available.
e) 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.
USB drive
RCP-1500/1000 series
Remote Control Panel
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom
microphone
input
2K video
monitor
CCA-5
Video
monitor
Waveform
monitor
BNC
HDCU3170
e)
Camera Control Unit
Video router
Hub
LAN cable
LAN
cable
BNC
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Locations and Functions of Parts
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
m
l
n
o
p
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
Accessory Attachments
a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).
k Tripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
l LED lamp
Use as a tally. You can switch the function using the menu.
m Camera number
The unit uses electronic paper (e-ink) type camera numbers.
You can set the camera number using the menu.
Note
The operating temperature range of the camera number
setting is 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). The setting may not
be configurable if the temperature range is exceeded. Check
the temperature when configuring.
n 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 14.
o Microphone holder attachment
Use to attach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
For details, refer to the microphone holder operation manual.
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
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 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.
p V-wedge shoe attachment points
Attach a V-wedge shoe here to mount an HDVF-EL75/L750/
L770 Viewfinder.
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
Front right
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a INCOM1 (intercom 1) button
a
b
c
d
e
g
f
h
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.
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 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.
You can also display the assigned function name by attaching
the corresponding label (supplied) for the assigned function.
d Filter select buttons
You can switch the built-in ND and CC (color temperature
conversion) filters by pressing the selectors while holding the
FILTER LOCAL button depressed.
Pressing the left button selects the available ND filters
(CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in sequence.
Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters
(cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.
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.
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.
l MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary
encoder)
To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder
screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm settings (by
pushing the button).
You can change the ECS frequency by pushing the ENTER
button when no menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Make sure that the camera is used in standalone status
without connecting a camera control unit, and the shutter
mode is set to ECS. When the camera is used in standalone
status and the shutter mode is set to other than ECS, the VF
DETAIL function can be adjusted.
Note
When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such
as an MSU or RCP-series Remote Control Panel, is
connected, the functions of 6 to 9 are controlled from the
external control device and the controls on the camera are
disabled.
Front left
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 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.
OUTPUTAUTO KNEEFunction
BARSOFFOutput is a color bar signal.
CAMOFFOutput is the camera’s video signal.
CAMONOutput is the camera’s video signal.
The auto knee circuit is disabled.
The auto knee circuit is enabled.
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a NETWORK TRUNK connector (RJ-45 8-pin) (common
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
a
Operation panel
(page 9)
Shoulder strap fitting
post (page 6)
Connector panel
(page 10)
to HKC-FB30)
Connects a device connected to the CCU’s NETWORK
TRUNK connector to the network.
b DC power supply out connector (2-pin) (common to
HKC-TR37/HKC-FB30)
Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.
c 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 or 10).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
d 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).
e 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.
f 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 17.
g 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 UCJ model
operation panel, page 9) or the LEVEL switch (on the
CE model operation panel, page 10) on the rear of the camera
are set to “FRONT.”
h 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.
Rear
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
HDC3500/HKC-FB30: Connect a camera control unit using
an optical electrical multi cable.
When HKC-TR37 is attached: Connect a camera control unit
using a triax cable.
e SDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC-type)
(common to HKC-FB30)
For 3G SDI, HD SDI or HD PROMPTER signal output.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 21).
f SDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type)
(common to HKC-FB30)
For 3G SDI or HD SDI signal output, or HD TRUNK signal
input.
During stand-alone operation, also used for inputting an
HD SDI return signal. When RET (return) is set to 1, this is
displayed in the viewfinder.
g-1 PROMPTER2 connector (BNC-type)
HDC3500/HKC-FB30: For prompter 2 signal output. Available
only when connecting a camera control unit with a
prompter 2 input connector.
g-2 SDI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC-type)
When HKC-TR37 is attached: 3G SDI signal or HD TRUNK
signal input.
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h CALL button
OFF
PGM1PGM2
LEVEL
REAR
INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1PGM2
ABC
RET/ASSIGNABLE
LEVEL
REAR
INCOM
DISP
MENU
MIC
ON
FRONT
LIGHT
ON
OFF
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1PGM2
LEVEL
REAR
INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
INTERCOM 2INTERCOM 1
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1PGM2
LEVEL
REAR
INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
PROD
ENG
MIX
a
bc d
PGM1 control
PGM2 control
INCOM level control
Line select / Receive
MIX select switch
LEVEL/MIC switch
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.
Operation panel
UCJ model: For USA, Canada, East Asia and other
countries
INCOM level control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level.
Line select / Receive MIX select switch
Select the intercom line.
PROD: Producer line
ENG: Engineer line
MIX: Receive mixed PROD/ENG audio. Select the
intercom talk line from the menu.
The default intercom line setting is ENG.
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
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.
When the DISP/MENU switch is set to the MENU position to
display the MENU screen, you can perform menu operations
using RET/ASSIGNABLE button C.
a INTERCOM 1 and INTERCOM 2 controls and switches
There are separate PGM1 and PGM2 controls, line select/
receive MIX select switch, LEVEL/MIC switch, and INCOM
level control for both intercom line 1 and intercom line 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
FRONT/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned
off. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted
with the INCOM level control.
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).
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CE model: For Europe and South Asia
ABC
RET/ASSIGNABLE
DISP
MENU
LIGHT
ON
OFF
OFF
PGM1PGM2
MIC
LINE2
TRACKER
INTERCOM 1
FRT
ENG
PROD
PROD
ENG
OFF
MIC
LINE1
PROD
ENG
a
bc d
INTERCOM 2
FRT
ENG
OFF ENG
PGM1PGM2
MIC
LINE2
TRACKER
ENG
PROD
PROD
OFF
MIC
LINE1
PROD
LEVEL
REAR
LEVEL
REAR
PGM1
control
PGM2 control
TRACKER
control
LEVEL switch
MIC LINE1
switch
ENG
control
PROD control
MIC LINE2
switch
PROMPTER
TEST
OUT
LINE
+48V
OFF
MIC
SDI
MONI
AUDIO IN
CH1CH2
/GEN
LOCK
LINE
+48V
OFF
FRONT MIC
MIC
EARPHONE
RET CTRL
DC IN 10.5-17V
DC OUT
CRANE
TRACKER
REMOTE
AES/EBU
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
a INTERCOM 1 and INTERCOM 2 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.
TRACKER control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level at the TRACKER
connector (page 11) on the connector panel when using the
connector for intercom.
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 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 <ROTARY ENCODER 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
Press the button to switch the function assigned to the button
on the <ROTARY ENCODER 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.
When the DISP/MENU switch is set to the MENU position to
display the MENU screen, you can perform menu operations
using RET/ASSIGNABLE button C.
Connector panel
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 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
MIC LINE2 (intercom microphone line 2) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 2.
1.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
2.
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
INTERCOM1 setting.
Turn the microphone function on/off using HEADSET MIC
(page 42) in the OPERATION menu. The default setting is
OFF.
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b USB connector (for connecting a USB drive)
LINE
+48V
OFF
MIC
AUDIO IN
CH1CH2
LINE
+48V
OFF
FRONT MIC
MIC
AES/EBU
CH2 audio input select switch
CH1 audio input select switch
Microphone power switches
AUDIO IN CH1 connectorAUDIO IN CH2 connector
Connect a USB drive to save or load the settings data file.
For details, see “Using a USB drive” (page 57).
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 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.
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).
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
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 CRANE connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as viewfinder and external data.
j 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.
k 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 21).
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.
l SDI MONI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC-
type)
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 21).
m AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors (XLR 3-pin) and
Connect audio signals. An input select switch and microphone
power switch are provided for each channel.
switches
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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 19 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.
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1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.
Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
Viewfinder front-rear
positioning lever
A
B
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.
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4 1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the
1
2
3
Optical/electrical
multi cable or
triax cable
1,3
2
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.
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2 Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide
Lever
Red button
Original position
Pin
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.
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During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below
WHITE BAL switch
FILTER LOCAL
button
ND filter select
button
CC filter select
button
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.
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
ND filterColor temperature
conversion filter
1CLEARAcross filter
21/4 NDB3200K (clear)
31/8 NDC4300K
41/16 NDD6300K
51/64 ND
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.
1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
2 Select the filter setting according to the lighting
conditions.
To select the ND filter
Press the ND filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available ND
filters (CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in
sequence.
To select the CC filter
Press the CC filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available CC
filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.
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.
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5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release
AUTO W/B BAL switch
AWB:OK
SHUTTER switch
the 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.
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 modeShutter speeds*Usage
Standard1/100, 1/125, 1/250,
ECS (Extended
Clear Scan)
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
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.
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.
* 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.
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”
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2 Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again
1/100
1/2000
1/1000
1/5001/2501/125
Standard mode
ECS mode
<TOP MENU>
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%
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
arrow marker (
SEL knob/ENTER button.
The TOP MENU screen is displayed.
,) to “TOP” and push on the MENU
5 Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.
,) to <VF DETAIL> and push on the
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 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).
,) to the item to be set and push on
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
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.
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