Sony HDC-4800 Instruction Manual

4-599-592-13 (1)

Color Camera

Operating Instructions

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

HDC4800

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

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

Locations and Functions of Parts............................ 5

Front Left..........................................................................5

Front Right .......................................................................6

Rear .................................................................................6

Preparations............................................................. 10

Attaching a Lens ............................................................10

Adjusting the Flange Back (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.........................................18

Setting the Focus Assist Functions................................18

Setting the Dynamic Focus Function Detail ...................20

Setting the Camera Outputs ................................... 21

Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................... 23

Menu Operations ..................................................... 24

Starting Menu Operations ..............................................24

Selecting Pages .............................................................25

Setting Menu Items ........................................................26

Editing the USER Menu .................................................27

Menu List .................................................................. 30

Menu Tree......................................................................30

OPERATION Menu ........................................................34

PAINT Menu...................................................................45

MAINTENANCE Menu ...................................................49

FILE Menu......................................................................52

DIAGNOSIS Menu .........................................................56

Appendix .................................................................. 57

Precautions ....................................................................57

Error Messages..............................................................57

Using a USB Drive ................................................... 58

Specifications .......................................................... 59

HDC4800 .......................................................................59

Optional Accessories/Related Equipment......................60

Dimensions ....................................................................60

Overview

The HDC4800 is a camera unit, equipped with a newly developed S-35mm 4K CMOS imaging sensor, for a Super Motion video camera system. When connected with a BPU4800 Baseband Processor Unit, it supports a maximum of 8× shooting speed in 4K format, and a maximum of 16× in HD format.* Power can be supplied to the camera, and the functions and operability of a system camera, such as an intercom, are supported by connecting the BPU4800 to an HDCU2000/2500 Camera Control Unit.

* HD format is supported by BPU4800 version V1.10 and later.

For details, contact a Sony dealer or Sony service representative.

System Configuration

Note

Production of some of the peripherals and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued. For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.

Connection example

HDVF-EL75/L750/L770 Viewfinder

2K video monitor

BNC

Lens (PL)

VCT-14 Tripod Attachment

BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

HDC4800

Optical fiber cable

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

Intercom headset

USB drive

HDVF-20A HDVF-200 HDVF-EL20 HDVF-EL30 Viewfinder

4K video monitor

BNC×4

BPU4800 Baseband Processor Unit

B4 lens

Lens (for studio camera)

V-wedge shoe (supplied with tripod)

Tr i p od

Tripod

HDVF-EL70 Viewfinder

Lens mount

adaptor

HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

HDC4800

USB drive

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

Intercom headset

Microphone

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

Intercom headset

Microphone

BKP-7911 Script Holder

Microphone

Sync signal input

Return video input

Optical fiber cable

Intercom microphone input

HDCU2000 Camera Control Unit

LAN cable

Sync signal input

Return video input

Intercom microphone input

CCA-5

HDCU2500 Camera Control Unit

Hub

LAN cable

CCA-5

RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel

BNC

Video monitor

Video router

BNC

RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel

MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit

Wavefor m monitor

a) When operating in HD format at 8×/16× speed.

Locations and Functions of Parts

Front Left

i Rod clamp

Used when attaching and removing φ15 rods. When attaching, turn the rod lock levers clockwise to secure the rods. When removing, turn the rod lock levers counterclockwise to loosen the levers. If a lever is in a position that makes it difficult to turn, pull out the lever to a position where it will be easier to operate. Then, push the lever back in.

To loosen, turn counterclockwise.

To tighten, turn clockwise

n o

a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).

b Accessory shoe

To attach an accessory using a 1/4-inch screw.

c Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

Locks the left-right position of the viewfinder. Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position.

d Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK knob

Locks the front-rear position of the viewfinder. Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position.

For details about adjusting the viewfinder position, see “Attaching a Viewfinder” (page 12).

e Lens cable clamp

To secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).

Note

Do not overtighten the rod lock levers when not using rods.

j 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 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/ CN models)) 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.

k Camera number

Insert the supplied camera number label to display the camera number.

f Lens fixing lever (PL)

To secure the lens in the lens mount.

g Lens mount cap

Always keep the lens mount covered with this cap when a lens is not attached. The cover can be removed by moving the lens fixing lever upwards.

h Lens mount

To attach a lens.

l NETWORK TRUNK connector (RJ-45 8-pin)

Connects a device connected to the CCU’s NETWORK TRUNK connector to the network.

m Shoulder pad

You can adjust the position toward the front or rear.

For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” (page 15).

n 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 functions the same as the RET 1 buttons on the handle (page 6) and on the operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/CN models)). You can also assign other functions to this button, using the menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Pressing the left button selects the available ND filters (clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND) in sequence. Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters (3200K (clear), 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.

o LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens functions through this cable.

p Tripod mount

Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the camera on a tripod.

Front Right

a b

f 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.

g STATUS/CANCEL switch STATUS: Displays camera status information when DISPLAY

is enabled.

CANCEL: When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder

screen, you can cancel any changed settings or return the display to the previous menu.

h MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary

encoder)

To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder screen (by turning the knob) and to confirm settings (by pressing the button).

Rear

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.

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 functions the same as the RET 1 button on the side

(page 6) and on the operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/CN models)).

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 ND and CC (color temperature conversion) filters by pressing the select buttons while holding the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.

Operation panel

(page 7)

e f

Connector panel

(page 9)

a DC power supply out connector (2-pin)

Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.

b CAMERA POWER switch CCU: Power is supplied from the camera control unit. EXT: Power is supplied through the DC IN connector.

c 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 the CALL button.

OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.

d BPU (Baseband Processor Unit) connector (optical/

electrical multi-connector)

Connect to BPU4800 Baseband Processor Unit using an optical/electrical multi cable.

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

For 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or HD PROMPTER signal output.

f SDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type)

For HD-SDI signal output. Functions as an input when used as HD TRUNK IN.

g PROMPTER2 connector (BNC-type)

For prompter 2 signal output. Available only when connecting a camera control unit with a prompter 2 input connector.

Operation panel

JN and SY models (for NTSC areas)

h CALL button

When this button is pressed, the red tally lamp of the RCP1000 series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call the operator of the RCP or MSU.

PGM1 control

PGM2 control

Line select switch

INCOM level control

MIC switch

a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches

There are PGM1 and 2 controls incorporated with a line select switch, a 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.

MIC switch ON: The intercom headset microphone is turned on. The

intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the INCOM level control.

OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned off. The

intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the INCOM level control.

INCOM (intercom) 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 according to the setting of the <RETURN> page in the OPERATION menu.

d LIGHT switch

Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.

CE and CN models (for PAL areas)

23 4

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 9) 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

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.

PROD control

ENG control

MIC LINE1 switch

PGM1 control

PGM2 control

MIC LINE2 switch

TRACKER control

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

d LIGHT switch

Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.

a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches

The reception level controls are common to intercom 1 and intercom 2. The talk lines can be set independently for intercom 1 and intercom 2.

ENG (engineer line) control:

Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the engineer line.

Connector panel

b c

d e

a EARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)

For connecting an earphone or headset to hear the intercom audio. The audio level can be adjusted using LEVEL on the <EARPHONE> page of the OPERATION menu.

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).

Note

When the camera is connected to a camera control unit, do not connect any remote control device, such as RCP and MSU, to this connector.

j PROMPTER (prompter signal output) connector (BNC-

type)

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-Y 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 about signal settings, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 21).

l SDI-MONI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC-

type)

For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.

For details about signal settings, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 21).

m AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors (XLR 3-pin) and

switches

Connect audio signals. An input select switch and microphone power switch are provided for each channel.

c CRANE connector (12-pin)

For external interface, such as viewfinder and external data.

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 58).

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.

CH1 audio input select switch

Microphone power switches

CH2 audio input select switch

AUDIO IN CH2 connectorAUDIO IN CH1 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 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 +48 V power supply. OFF: Not to supply power.

(No function has been assigned to the lowermost position. No power is supplied to the microphone.)

Note

Preparations

Attaching a Lens

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

To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative or Sony service representative.

Attaching a PL lens

1 Turn the lens fixing lever (PL) counterclockwise, and

remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

Lens fixing lever (PL)

2 Align the notch on the lens with the positioning pin on

the upper part of the lens mount, and insert the PL lens into the mount.

3 While supporting the PL lens, turn the lens fixing

lever (PL) clockwise to secure the lens.

Note

When attaching a PL lens, do not rotate the lens. Rotating the lens may damage the hot shoe pins.

Hot shoe pins

Attaching a B4 lens

Note

In HD format, an HD-size pixel area in the center of the screen is used. Use the B4 lens attached using the supplied lens mount adaptor.

1 Turn the mount cap (PL) of the supplied lens mount

adaptor counterclockwise, and remove the mount cap. Turn the lens fixing lever (PL) of the camera counterclockwise, and remove the camera lens mount cap.

Lens mount adaptor

Mount cap (PL)

4 Turn the lens fixing lever (B4) counterclockwise, and

remove the mount cap (B4) from the lens mount adaptor.

Mount cap (B4)

Lens fixing lever (B4)

5 Align the positioning pin on the B4 lens with the notch

in the upper part of the lens mount adaptor, and insert the B4 lens into the adaptor.

Mount cap (B4)

Lens mount cap of the camera

Lens fixing lever (PL)

2 Align the notch on the lens mount adaptor with the

positioning pin on the upper part of the lens mount on the camera, and insert into the lens mount.

3 While supporting the lens mount adaptor, turn the

lens fixing lever (PL) clockwise to secure in position.

6 While supporting the B4 lens, turn the lens fixing

lever (B4) clockwise to secure the lens.

Lens fixing lever (B4)

7 Remove the lens connector cap from the camera, and

connect the lens cable.

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.

Adjustment 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.

Always attach the cap when not using the lens connector.

Adjusting the Flange Back (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.

For details about focus assist indicators, see “Displaying the focus assist indicators” (page 19).

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 to 7 until the image is in focus at both

telephoto and wide angle.

9 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.

Attaching a Viewfinder

WARNING

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/EL20/ EL30 viewfinder as an example.

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

VF connector

Viewfinder stopper

1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.

The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.

To adjust the position forward or backward

Viewfinder front-rear

LOCK knob

positioning lever

2 Set the viewfinder left-right position, then tighten the

left-right positioning ring (see “To adjust the position to the left or right”).

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

Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

and LOCK knob.

2 Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the

camera to move it into a good viewing position.

3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

and LOCK knob.

Detaching the viewfinder

Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, pull the viewfinder stopper, then pull out the viewfinder by sliding it in the direction opposite to that when attached.

Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your leg (using BKW-401)

To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (optional) and rotate the viewfinder upwards.

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 camera handle.

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.

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.

Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)

You can secure the optical/electrical multi cable, connected to the BPU 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.

2 In the same manner as step 1, remove the viewfinder

shoe of the camera from the front-rear positioning mechanism assembly.

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.

Bolt M4×8

Belt bracket

2 Remove the cover seal from the camera as shown in

the following diagram.

Cover seal

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

two supplied +B3×8 screws.

4 Adjust the front-rear position so that the camera

handle does not interfere when you rotate the BKW401 arm upwards.

Not interfering with handle

Screws (+B3×8)

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

belt,

3 then lock the buckle again.

Adjustment procedure

Shoulder pad lock lever

Bottom of the camera

1,3

Shoulder pad

Optical/electrical multi 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 (13/32 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.

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.

Notes

• 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 and may cause injury or damage.

• 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.

Attachment procedure

1 Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod and secure

it with the screw.

Tripod attachment

Tripod plate

2 Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide

forward it along the groove of the tripod attachment until it clicks.

Removing the camera from the tripod attachment

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Lever

Red button

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.

3 Make sure that the camera is securely attached by

moving it back and forth.

Original position

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.

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.

• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching circuit will work automatically, and the viewfinder screen will flicker several times. This is not a malfunction.

• If not in a completely shielded environment, attach the lens cap and then execute auto black balance (ABB) adjustment.

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 Execute auto white balance (AWB) adjustment from

the MSU or RCP.

2 Select the filter setting according to the lighting

conditions.

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

Execute auto black balance (ABB) adjustment from the MSU or RCP. 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.

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, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND) in sequence.

To select the CC (color temperature conversion) 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 (3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.

CC filter select button

ND filter select button

FILTER LOCAL button

Notes

• During black balance adjustment, the iris will be automatically closed.

ND filter Color temperature conversion

filter

1 Clear A 3200K (clear)

ND filter Color temperature conversion

filter

2 1/4 ND B 4300K

3 1/16 ND C 6300K

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 iris to an

appropriate value.

With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the

lens’ automatic/manual iris control switch to automatic.

5 Execute auto white balance (AWB) from the MSU or

RCP.

White balance automatic adjustment begins.

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 is automatically stored.

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.

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.

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

Standard 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,

ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

* The values in the table are those for 59.94P. With other formats, the

available values are different.

Shutter speeds

1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (seconds)

Continuously variable in the range of 59.96 Hz to 4600 Hz

Selecting the shutter mode and speed

Change the shutter speed (SHUTTER) from the MSU or RCP. The current shutter setting will be displayed on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. Example: “SHUTTER: 1/250”

Example: When 59.94P is selected

1/100

Standard mode

Usage

Use to obtain clear images of quickly moving subjects

Use to obtain images on video monitors without horizontal striping

1/5001/2501/125

1/1000

1/2000

AWB:OK

Note

When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control capability,

hunting

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

IG, IS, S, etc.).

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

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).

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Sony HDC-4800 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts

Preparations

Adjustments and Settings for Shooting