To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a
scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let a
laser beam become directed into the lens of the camera.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 2
Locations and Functions
of Parts
Chapter 3
Preparations
Chapter 4
Adjustments and Settings
for Recording
1-1 Features ....................................................................................... 1-1(E)
1-2 System Configuration ................................................................ 1-3(E)
The HDC-F950 is a portable color video camera
equipped with HD-SDI 4:4:4 (RGB) outputs. It can be
connected to an HDCU-F950 Camera Control Unit or
a VTR and used mainly for movie production.
High picture quality and high performance
The new 2/3-type 1080 Phase II FIT-CCD for
2,200,000 pixels and a unique CCD output signal
processing circuit and 12-bit A/D converter provide
high picture quality and high performance.
In addition, the HD-SDI 4:4:4 (Dual Link) outputs
provide higher-quality pictures.
Integrated unit
Low power consumption and high efficiency of heat
radiation were aggressively pursued by integrating the
camera and camera adapter into a single unit,
improving the reliability.
In addition, five filter discs each for CC and ND are
provided as standards.
LFE (Long Frame Exposure)2) mode
The Long Frame Exposure mode of the CCD provides
special effects for high sensitivity, high speed, and
afterimage.
Wide variety of detail control functions
Skin tone detail function
Allows control (emphasis or suppression) of the detail
level for just a certain hue or chroma area in the image,
by creating a detail gate signal from hue color
components centered on skin tones.
Detail boost frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 MHz to
30 MHz. This allows the detail thickness to be set
appropriately for the subject, thus enabling more subtle
image expression.
H/V ratio control
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be
adjusted.
Chapter 1 Overview
Multiple formats
White/black limiter
The white side and black side detail can be limited
The HDC-F950 covers 50I and 60I systems in addition
independently.
to 24PsF, 25PsF and 30PsF.
Easy menu-based setting
Memory stick1) operation
The camera is equipped with a memory stick drive,
which enables setup data storage and software
upgrading using memory sticks.
EVS Mode
safety zone marker
marker, etc. may be made quickly and easily using
setup menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an
Selections and settings for shutter speed, ECS3), Super
Selection of gamma table/user gamma
external monitor.
Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to
use multiple formats and perform flexible image
creation.
You can also flexibly create your desired gamma
curves by using the gamma editor.
2) LFE (Long Frame Exposure) : Function to provide
intermittent output according to the number of
accumulated frames
3) ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
See “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter.”
4) Super EVS mode
Effetive only with 60I and 50I formats.
See “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter.”
5) Safety zone marker: A box-shaped marker displayed on
the viewfinder screen which indicates 80%, 90%, 92.5%,
or 95% of the total screen area.
6) Center marker: A cross-shaped marker which indicates
the center of the viewfinder screen.
4)
, viewfinder display items, video gain,
5)
or center marker6), screen size
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1-1 Features
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra
pattern
camera settings may also be displayed on the
viewfinder screen using text and symbols. Further,
Chapter 1 Overview
there are other indicators arranged above and below
the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp, battery warning
indicator, and an indicator to tell that one or more
settings are other than standard. This makes it simple
to check the status of the camera.
Optical digital transmission
The camera uses electro-optical coding cable for 3gigabit digital optical transmission between the camera
and a camera control unit.
High-resolution 3-type LCD multi-format
color viewfinder
Along with developing the HDC-F950, a 3-type LCD
multi-format color viewfinder HDVF-C30W is
provided.
1)
, a safety zone marker, and a center marker,
Wide variety of input and output
connectors
•Optical connector
•HD SDI output connectors (4:4:4 Dual Link camera
outputs + 4:2:2 RET output)
•DC power supply input and output connectors
•Prompter signal output/external gen-lock (generator
lock) signal input/return signal input connector
(switchable)
•EXT I/O connector
•RCP connector
•Lens connector
•Viewfinder connector
•Intercom connectors (2)
•Analog audio input connectors
•Earphone jack
•Tracker connector
•Test output connector
•Return control connector
Prevention of electrical shock
When the power connection is unsafe, the power
supply from the HDCU (Camera Control Unit) will be
shut off.
A stripe pattern displayed on the viewfinder screen
which indicates the portions where the video level is
above about 70% or 100%. Used to check the video
level of the subject.
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1-2 System Configuration
Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-F950
are shown in the figure below.
HDVF-C750W
HD Electronic
Viewfinder
HDVF-20A
HD Electronic
Viewfinder
HDVF-C30W
HD Electronic
Viewfinder
Chapter 1 Overview
CAC-6 Return
Video Selector
BP-L60/L80
Battery Pack
Zoom lens
BKW-401
Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
HDC-F950
HD Color Video Camera
HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adaptor
VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor
BKP-L551
Battery Adaptor
FC2-PD50/PD250
Optical Fiber Cable
CCA-5 Cable
HDCU-F950
HD Camera
Control Unit
RM-B750
Remote
Control Unit
RM-B150
Remote
Control Unit
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2-1 Accessory Attachments
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
Grip
1 Shoulder strap fitting post
2 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
and lock knob
3 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
4 Lens cable clamp
5 Lens fixing lever
6 Lens mount cap
Shoulder pad
1 Shoulder strap fitting post
Attach one end of a shoulder strap to this fitting post,
and the other end to the fitting post (see page 2-8(E))
on the other side of the camera.
2 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and lock
knob
Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder
position towards the front or rear.
3 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever
Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position
towards the left or right.
4 Lens cable clamp
Used to secure the lens cable.
7 Lens mount
8 Tripod mount
9 LENS connector
6 Lens mount cap
Cover the lens mount with this cap when a lens is not
attached. The cover may be removed by moving the
lens fixing lever upwards.
7 Lens mount
Used to attach a lens (not supplied).
8 Tripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting
the HDC-F950 on a tripod.
9 LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the
lens functions through this cable.
5 Lens fixing lever
Used to secure the lens (not supplied) in the lens
mount.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors
2-2 Controls and Connectors
Front (Right)
1 INCOM button
2 RET 1 button
3 Y/RGB switch
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
4 R/G/B switch
5 ASSIGNABLE switch
6 FILTER control
7 AUTO W/B BAL switch
1 INCOM (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this
button is pressed.
2 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 is the same function as with the RET 1
buttons on the sides.
8 CAMERA/VTR switch
9 GAIN switch
0 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE
switch
qa WHITE BAL switch
qs DISPLAY switch
qd CANCEL/STATUS switch
qf MENU SEL knob/ENTER
button
5 ASSIGNABLE switch
You can assign a function using the OPERATION
menu.
For details on function assignment, see “4-6-8 Other
Settings” on page 4-21(E).
6 FILTER (internal filter selection) control
Used to select an internal filter appropriate for the light
source illuminating the subject.
3 Y/RGB switch
Select the video signal output for the VF and TEST
OUT connectors.
Y: Output is the Y signal (this is the power-on
default).
RGB: Output is the component video signal(s)
selected by the R/G/B switch.
4 R/G/B (red/green/blue) switch
When the Y/RGB switch is set to RGB, select the
component video signal(s) to be provided as output to
the VF and TEST OUT connectors.
2-2(E)Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
ND Filter
1 clearA cross filter
2 1/4 NDB 3200K
3 1/8 NDC 4300K
4 1/16 NDD 6300 K
5 1/64 NDE 8400 K
Color temperature conversion filter
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7 AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance
automatic adjustment) switch
1)
Used to automatically adjust white and black balance.
WHT: Automatically adjust white balance.
BLK: Automatically adjust black balance.
8 CAMERA/VTR switch
1)
Used to select control signals sent to a VTR connected
to the camera. The operation of the VTR at the start of
recording for each setting is shown in the table below.
CAMERA VTRFunction
OFFSAVETurn off the camera power.
ONSAVECamera power is on. When the VTR
START button is pressed, recording will
begin after a few seconds.
ONSTBYTurn on the camera power. When the
VTR START button is pressed,
recording will begin immediately.
9 GAIN switch
1)
Used to select the gain of the video amplifier based on
lighting conditions. The gain values for the L, M, and
H settings may be set using the menus. When shipped
from the factory, the values set are L = 0 dB,
M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.
For information on setting the gain values, see “4-6-4
Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions” on page
4-19(E).
OUTPUT
BARSOFFOutput is a color bar signal.
CAMOFFOutput is the camera’s video signal.
CAMONOutput is the camera’s video signal.
AUTO KNEE
Function
The auto knee circuit is disabled.
The auto knee circuit is enabled.
qa WHITE BAL (white balance memory selection)
1)
switch
Used to select the white balance adjustment method, or
the memory used to store the adjusted value.
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. When the AUTO
W/B BAL switch is set to WHT, the white
balance will be automatically adjusted
according to the setting of the FILTER control.
The adjusted value will be stored in the selected
memory. Each memory can store up to four
adjusted values, for a total of 8.
When the MESSAGE setting on the VF DISPLAY
page of the OPERATION menu is set to ON, the new
setting will be displayed in the setting
change/adjustment progress message display area of
the viewfinder screen for three seconds when the
setting is changed using this switch.
Example: “WHITE: Ach” or “WHITE: PRESET”
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
When the MESSAGE setting on the VF DISPLAY
page of the OPERATION menu is set to ON, the
newly selected gain value will be displayed in the
setting change/adjustment progress message display
area of the viewfinder screen for three seconds when
the gain setting is changed using this switch.
Example: “GAIN: 12 dB”
0 OUTPUT (output signal selection)/AUTO KNEE
1)
switch
Used to select the signal (color bar signal or camera’s
video signal) to be used as output to a VTR, the
viewfinder, or a video monitor. When the camera’s
qs DISPLAY switch
You can turn on or off the displays (safety zone
marker, center marker, text displays) and menu screens
on the viewfinder screen.
ON: Text describing the camera’s operation status
will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
OFF: All viewfinder screen displays will be turned
off.
MENU: Setup menus will be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
See “4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu” on
page 4-15(E) for information on the setup menus and how to
use them.
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.
1) Disabled when the camera control unit is connected
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2-2 Controls and Connectors
qd CANCEL/STATUS switch
When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen,
pressing this button will cancel any changed setting
and return the display to the previous menu. When
menus are not displayed on the viewfinder screen,
pressing this button will display the ‘!’IND item.
For ‘!’IND items, see “4-6-2 Selecting the Items for Which
an ‘!’ Mark to Light” on page 4-17(E).
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
Front (Left)
qf MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button
(rotary encoder)
Used to select settings from menus displayed on the
viewfinder screen (by rotating the knob) and to
confirm settings (by pushing the button).
5 VF connector
1 TEST OUT connector
For future use
2 MIC 1 IN connector
3 RET 1 connector
4 MIC IN switch
1 TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type)
Connect to a monitor to as necessary. The output will
be the signal selected with the Y/RGB and R/G/B/
switches.
2 MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR
3-pin, female)
Connect a microphone.
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on
the back are alternately activated with the MIC IN
switch.
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6 SHUTTER switch
7 INCOM/EAR LEVEL control
8 VTR START button
3 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 is the same function as with the RET 1
buttons on the grip and right side.
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4 MIC IN (microphone input) switch
Select either the microphone connected to the MIC 1
IN connector or that connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1
connector on the back.
+48V/FRONT: To use the microphone connected
to the MIC1 IN connector and supply a power
of +48 V to the microphone.
OFF/FRONT: To use the microphone connected
to the MIC1 IN connector without supplying a
power.
REAR: To use the microphone connected to the
AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the back.
Whether or not to supply a power to the
microhone can be set with the exculsive
microphone power switch of the AUDIO IN
CH-1 connector.
5 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the viewfinder cable.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
6 SHUTTER switch
1)
OFF: An electronic shutter does not function.
ON: An electronic shutter is activated.
SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change
each time the switch is set to this position.
For details, see “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter” on
page 4-4(E).
7 INCOM/EAR (intercom/earphone) LEVEL
control
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.
The intrcom level adjustment is enabled when the
INCOM 1/2 LEVEL switches on the right back panel
are set to “F.”
8 VTR START (recording start/stop) button
When a VTR is connected, recording begins when this
button is pressed, and stops when it is pressed again.
This button functions the same as the VTR button on
the lens.
When a camera control unit is connected, the function
of this button can be changed to the RET2/INCOM1
MIC/INCOM2 MIC ON/OFF function on using the
OPERATION menu.
For details, see “4-6-8 Other Settings” on page 4-21(E).
1) Disabled when a camera control unit is connected
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2-2 Controls and Connectors
Back (Left)
1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
2 CCU connector
3 INCOM1 and 2
connectors
4 EARPHONE jack
8 RET CONT connector
5 TRACKER connector
6 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/
PROMPTER OUT
connector and switch
7 AUDIO IN 1 and 2 connectors
and switches
1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch
ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal or a call
signal generated by pressing a CALL button is
received.
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.
2 CCU (Camera Control Unit) connector (optical
multi connector)
Connects to a camera control unit via an optical
electro-composite cable.
3 INCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors
(XLR 5-pin)
Used for input and output of intercom audio signals.
4 EARPHONE jack (minijack)
Connect an earphone or headset for output of the VTR
playback audio signal.
9 EXT I/O connector
0 REMOTE connector
qa DC OUT connector
qs DC IN connector
qd HD SERIAL RET OUT connector
qf HD SERIAL LINK A/LINK B OUT connectors
5 TRACKER connector (20-pin)
Used for communication between the camera operator
and tracker and for intercom 1 and 2 connection. This
also supplied the up tally and program audio signals.
The TRUNK LINE input/output signals are also
assigned.
6 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER OUT
(external gen-lock signal input/return video signal
input/prompter signal output) connector (BNC
type) and switch
Set the switch according to the signal at the connector.
GENLOCK IN: For input of an external gen-lock
signal (valid in stand-alone use only)
RET IN: For input of the return video signal (valid in
stand-alone use only)
PROMPTER OUT: Used for output of a prompter
signal (valid only when a camera control unit is
connected)
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7 AUDIO IN (auido input 1, 2) connectors (XLR
3-pin) and switches
Connect audio signals. An input select switch and
microphone power switch are provided for each
channel.
Input select switches
Microphone power switches
LINE MICOFF+48V
LINE MICOFF+48V
AUDIO
IN
qa DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector
(4-pin)
Used to supply power to devices such as a wireless
receiver (optional).
qs DC IN (DC power supply input) connector
(XLR 4-pin)
Used for connection to the AC-550/550CE AC
Adaptor, a battery etc. to supply power to the camera.
qd HD SERIAL RET (return) OUT connector
(BNC type)
Used for output of HD SDI serial data. The return
signal from the camera control unit is output.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
CH-1
CH-1
Input select switch: Set to the appropriate position
according to the connected eqiupment.
LINE: When a line-level signal source is
connected
MIC: When a microphone is connected
Microphone power switch: When a microphone is
connected, 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
•: To supply a power of +12 V
Note
To supply a power of +12 V, modification of the
camera is required.
For details, refer to the Installation & Maintenance Manual.
Note that the modification must be performed by a service
personel only.
qf HD SERIAL LINK A/LINK B OUT connectors
(BNC type)
Used to outut the line signal from the camera as HD
SDI 4:4:4 (Dual Link) outputs.
8 RET CONT (return control) connector (6-pin)
Used for connection to a CAC-6 Return Video
Selector.
9 EXT I/O (external input and output) connector
(20-pin)
Used to supply signals, such as Y/Pb/Pr signals, to
external equipment.
0 REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Used for connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote
Control Unit, RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel or
MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors
Back (Right)
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
Shoulder strap fitting (see page 2-1(E))
3 RET 1 button
4 RET button and select
switch
5 INCOM1/2 controls and
switches
1 Memory stick section
2 POWER switch
1 Memory stick section
A slot to accomodate a memory stick and an eject
button to remove the stick are provided behind the
panel. The eject button lights in red while writing or
reading data to/from a memory stick.
Note
Do not insert/remove the memory stick when the eject
button lights.
For memory stick operations, refer to the System Manual,
and see “4-6-9 Using Operator Files” on page 4-22(E).
2 POWER switch
CCU: Power supply will be received from the
camera control unit.
EXT: Power supply will be received through the DC
IN or VTR connector.
6 CALL button
3 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.
4 RET (return video) button and select switch
When other return video systems are used in addition
to return video 1, you can monitor the signal (return
video 2, 3, or 4) selected using the selector on the
viewfinder screen while pressing the button.
Note
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET button if
both buttons are pressed.
5 INCOM1 and 2 controls and switches
There are a PGM control incorporated with a select
switch, a line select switch, a LEVEL/TALK switch,
and INCOM control each for intercom lines 1 and 2.
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PGM control and
select switch
Line select switch
LEVEL/TALK switch
INCOM control
INCOM 1INCOM 2 (same
PGM
PGM
1
2
PROD
INCOM
ENG
LEVEL
TALK
R
INCOM
FONOFF
components as those
of INCOM 1)
PGM
INCOM
1
2
INCOM
PGM
PROD
ENG
LEVEL
R
FONOFF
1
2
TALK
PGM (program) control and switch: Adjust the
program audio reception level. Select program 1
or 2 with the switch.
Line select switch: Select the intercom line.
PROD: Producer line
ENG: Engineer line
LEVEL/TALK switch:
R/ON: The intercom headset microphone is
turned on. The intercom audio reception level
is adjusted with the INCOM control.
R/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is
turned off. The intercom audio reception level
is adjusted with the INCOM control.
F/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is
turned off. The intercom audio reception level
is adjusted with the INCOM/EAR LEVEL
control on the front of the camera.
INCOM (intercom) control: Adjusts the intercom
audio reception level.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
6 CALL button
When you press this button, the red tally lamp of the
RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel or the MSU700A/750 Master Setup Unit, will light. Use to call
the operator of the RCP or MSU.
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3-1 Precautions
Do not subject to severe shocks
Damage to the case or internal components may result.
When finished using
Turn off the power switch.
Operation and storage environment
Store in a level place with air conditioning.
Avoid use or storage in the following places:
•Extremely hot or cold places
•Places with high humidity
•Places with strong vibration
•Near strong magnetic fields
•In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or
near heating equipment
Chapter 3 Preparations
Chapter 3 Preparations
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3-2 Connections and Power Supply
3-2-1 Connections
A VTR, camera control unit, or remote control panel
can be connected to this camera.
Connecting a VTR
You can connect a VTR to the camera, as shown in the
figure below.
Chapter 3 Preparations
Connecting a camera control unit or
remote control panel
HDC-F950
BNC cable
HD SERIAL
LINK A/LINK B OUT
4:4:4-conforming
HD VTR
CCA-5 Connection
HDC-F950
• RM-B750/B150 Remote
• RCP-700-series Remote
Connecting a remote control panel/unit
Cable
Control Unit
Control Panel
Functions that can be remotely controlled
Of the camera’s functions executable by menu
operations, the following are also executable by
remote control from a remote control panel or master
setup unit.
•Auto-setup (level adjustment, auto black and white
balance adjustment)
•Clearing scene file or setup file data
•Clearing painting data
•Test signal output
You can connect an HDCU-F950 HD Camera Control
Unit, RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel, or
Remote Control Unit, such as RM-B750, to the
camera, as shown in the figure below.
FC2-PD50/PD250
HDC-F950
HDCU-F950
Camera Control
Unit
Connecting a camera control unit
Optical Fiber Cable
Microphone
output
Video output
Power input
About color bar or test signal output
When performing auto-setup using a remote control
panel or master setup unit, setup may be performed
during the output of a color bar or test signal. After
setup is complete, the color bar or test signal will again
be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
For more information, refer to the System Manual.
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3-2-2 Power Supply
Using a battery pack
This camera operates on any of the following power
supplies.
To supply power from a battery pack, set the POWER
switch to EXT and attach a battery adaptor or battery
case to the camera.
Note
The DC-L1/L90 Battery Case cannot be mounted
directly to the camera.
To use a BP-L60/L80 Battery Pack
Use the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor (optional).
For more information, refer to Installation & Maintenance
Manual.
Chapter 3 Preparations
With the POWER switch set to CCU, the camera is
turned on when a camera control unit is connected.
With the POWER switch set to EXT, the camera is
turned on when power is supplied via the DC IN
connector.
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3-3 Attaching a Lens
The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as
follows.
Chapter 3 Preparations
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.
For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’
operation manual.
1,3425
4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.
3 While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing
lever downwards to secure the lens.
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3-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Adjustment of the flange focal length1) is necessary in
the following situations.
•The first time a lens is attached
•When changing lenses
•When zooming and the focus is not sharp at both
telephoto and wide angle
The procedure for adjusting the flange focal length is
as follows.
About 3 meters
(10 ft)
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.
Note
The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the
flange focal length are in different positions on
different lenses. Refer to the lens’ operation manual.
Chapter 3 Preparations
6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.
7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart in focus. Take
care not to move the distance ring.
8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is focus at
both telephoto and wide angle.
3 Loosen the Ff
2)
ring lock screw.
9 Tighten the Ff 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
The distance between the lens mount attachment plane
and the imaging plane
2) Ff
Abbreviation of flange focal length
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3-5 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.
Adjusting to left or right
Chapter 3 Preparations
3
2
When storing the camera in a carrying
case
Move the viewfinder as far as possible towards the
microphone side and tighten the viewfinder left-right
positioning ring before storing the camera.
Adjusting the position forward or
backward
1
1
1
3
3
2
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.
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.
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Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your
leg
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.
m
Chapter 3 Preparations
Note
Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position
before rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its
rearmost position, the arm of the viewfinder rotation
bracket will strike the grip.
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3-6 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
To mount the camera on a tripod using the optional
VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor, proceed as follows.
1 Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod.
Choose one of the holes in the bottom of the tripod
adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of
the camera and tripod adaptor. Verify that the
diameter of the selected hole matches the diameter
of the attachment screw in the camera mount.
Tripod
Tripod adaptor
Camera mount
Chapter 3 Preparations
2 Mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.
Slide the camera forwards along the groove in the
adaptor until a click is heard.
Removing the camera from the tripod adaptor
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the red button.
Tripod
adaptor
When the pin does not return to its normal
position
If the pin on the tripod adaptor does not return to its
stowed position after removing the camera, move the
lever in the direction of the arrow while pressing the
red button once again to return the pin to its stowed
position. The camera cannot be mounted when the pin
is in the midde (engaged position).
Red button
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Pin recess
Lever
Pin
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3-7 Attaching a Shoulder Strap
Attach an optional shoulder strap to the shoulder strap
fitting posts to use the camera slung over a shoulder.
Shoulder belt
mount point
To attach the shoulder strap
Clip
Pull the strap upwards
to secure it.
f
Chapter 3 Preparations
To remove the shoulder strap
f
Press here and
move the clip in
the direction of the
arrow.
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4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
In order to maintain high picture quality when using
the camera, 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.
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.
Procedure for adjusting the black balance
1 Set the switches as shown in the figure below.
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: CAM
DISPLAY: OFF
GAIN: Select the smallest
possible gain value.
2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and
release the switch.
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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.
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black
Balance
Automatic adjustment of black balance is done in the
order of black set followed by black balance.
Black shading may also be adjusted.
The black balance may also be adjusted manually
using the setup menus.
Refer to the Installation & Maintenance Manual for
information on adjusting the black balance manually.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
The switch will return to the center position, and
adjustment will be performed.
During adjustment, a message like the one in the
figure below will be displayed on the viewfinder
screen.
ABB:OP
After a few seconds the adjustment process will be
complete, and the message “ABB: OK” will be
displayed. The adjusted value is automatically
stored in memory.
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4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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.
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Refer to the Installation & Maintenance Manual for
information on internal inspection.
About black balance memory
When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings
are changed, messages reflecting the new settings
will be displayed for approximately three seconds
in the setting change/adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen (when the
MESSAGE setting of the VF DISPLAY page of
the OPERATION menu is set to ON).
2 Select a FILTER control setting according to the
lighting conditions.
ND FilterColor temperature conversion filter
1 clearA cross filter
2 1/4 NDB 3200K
3 1/8 NDC 4300K
4 1/16 NDD 6300 K
5 1/64 NDE 8400 K
When the FILTER control setting is changed,
messages reflecting the new settings will be
displayed for approximately three seconds in the
setting change/adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen (when the
MESSAGE setting of the VF DISPLAY page of
the OPERATION menu is set to ON).
The black balance values stored in memory will be
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.
4-1-2 Adjusting the White
Balance
Automatic adjustment of white balance is performed
with the following procedure.
1 Set the switches as shown in the figure below.
FILTER control
OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: CAM
WHITE BAL: A or B
DISPLAY: OFF
GAIN: Select the smallest possible
gain value.
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.
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4 Adjust the lens iris opening.
With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening
to an appropriate value.
With a lens which has automatic iris control:
Set the lens’ automatic/manual iris control
switch to automatic.
5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and
release the switch.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
The switch will return to the center position, and
adjustment will be performed.
During adjustment, the message “AWB: OP” will
be displayed in the lower left corner of the
viewfinder screen.
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 black balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after
several attempts, the camera requires internal
inspection.
Refer to the optional Maintenance Manual for information
on 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
position of the FILTER control.
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
After about one second, a message like the one in
About white balance memory
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.
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 position of the FILTER
control. 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 number of
values that may be stored in each memory can be
AWB:OK
limited to 1, using the MAINTENANCE menu. In this
case, the value stored in the memory will not
correspond to the FILTER switch setting.
Note
When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control
capability, hunting
1)
may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris
For settings using the MAINTENANCE menu, Refer to the
Installation & Maintenance Manual
gain control (labeled IG, IS, S, etc.).
For more information, refer to the lens’ operation manual.
The automatic iris responds over and over, and the image
repeatedly darkens and lightens.
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4-2 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.
4-2-1 About the Shutter Modes
The different shutter modes which can be used with the
electronic shutter of the HDC-F950 camera, and the
shutter speeds which may be selected, are as follows:
Shutter modes and speeds
Shutter
mode
Standard1/32, 1/48, 1/96,
ECS
(Extended
Clear Scan)
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
1) The values in the table are those with 24PsF/23.98PsF.
With other formats, the available values are different.
For other formats, see page 4-28(E).
Shutter speeds
1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000 second
Continuously variable
in the range from 24.0
Hz to 2200 Hz
1)
Usage
Use to obtain clear
images of quicklymoving subjects
Use to obtain images
of computer monitors
without horizontal
striping
4-2-2 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 Set the SHUTTER item in the VF DISPLAY page
of the OPERATION menu to ON, using the
procedure outlined in “4-6-1 Selecting Display
Items” on page 4-16(E).
2 Push the SHUTTER switch from the ON position
to the SEL position.
Notes
• Regardless of the shutter mode used, as the shutter
speed increases the iris opening will become wider,
and the depth of field will be reduced.
• 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 at 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.
SHUTTER switch
The current shutter setting will be displayed in the
setting change/adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen for about
three seconds.
Example: “Shutter: 1/250”
3 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 24PsF/23.98PsF
Standard mode
1/32
1/48
1/96
1/2501/125
ECS mode
1/500
1/1000
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When shipped from the factory, the camera is set
up such that all modes and speeds in the table of
“Shutter modes and speeds” on this page will be
displayed. However, the camera may be set so that
only the necessary modes and speeds are
displayed.
For more information, refer to the Installation &
Maintenance Manual.
When ECS mode is selected
The MENU SEL knob/ENTER button on the front of
the camera may be rotated to change the shutter speed.
The selected shutter speed will be preserved even if the
camera power is turned off.
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4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays
When the DISPLAY switch is set to MENU, the
OPERATION menu will be displayed on the
viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is
displayed one page at a time.
The OPERATION menu is used to select various
setting values, and to select items which will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen and how those
items will be displayed.
About the TOP menu
The TOP menu displays the overall organization of the
various menus.
TOP menu
< TOP MENU >
c
USERS
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
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Note
The TOP menu contents vary based on the settings of
switches on the SG board inside the camera.
For more information, refer to the Installation &
Maintenance Manual.
To display the TOP menu screen
Move the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU while
pressing the STATUS/CANCEL switch toward
STATUS.
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
The TOP menu has the following sub-menus:
USER menu
This menu allows you to register items used
frequently. This menu can contain up to 60 pages. You
can add or delete items using the USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu.
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu
This menu allows you to add desired menu pages or
items, or delete them to suit your needs.
For detailed information, see “4-5 Using the USER Menu”
on page 4-11(E).
OPERATION menu
This menu contains items for markers and character
displays in the viewfinder whose settings need to be
changed during normal operation by a camera
operator.
Ordinarily, when the DISPLAY switch is set to MENU
this menu will be displayed.
For details on adjustments and setup to be performed using
this menu, see “4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu”
on page 4-15(E).
PAINT menu
This menu contains items for when precise image
adjustment is being performed by observing the
camera’s output waveforms using a device such as a
waveform monitor.
Setting up the camera for the items of this menu can be
performed using an external remote control panel or
master setup unit, but this menu itself is convenient
when the camera is used outdoors in a stand-alone
configuration. This menu is about the same as the
MSU-700A/750 PAINT menu.
DISPLAY switch
STATUS/CANCEL switch
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button
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For details on adjustments to be performed using this menu,
see “4-7 PAINT Menu”on page 4-24(E).
MAINTENANCE menu
This menu contains items that are not used in daily
operations. About the same as the MSU-700A/750
MAINTENANCE menu.
FILE menu
This menu is used for file operations, such as writing
and clearing reference files, OHB files, lens files, and
Operator Preset files.
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