Sony HDC-P1 User Guide
HD MULTI PURPOSE CAMERA
HDC-P1
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
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operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded 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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is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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For the customers in Europe
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
WARNING
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un égouttement ou à des
éclaboussures. Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
WARNUNG
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und spritzwassergeschützt. Es
dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
WARNING
This apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
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Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................... 4
Features ......................................................................... 4
System Configuration ..................................................... 6
Standalone operation example ................................. 6
System operation example
(camera command network unit) ........................... 7
System operation example (LAN) ............................. 7
Parts Identification .......................................................... 8
Front ......................................................................... 8
Rear .......................................................................... 8
Installation ............................................................... 10
Attaching a Lens ........................................................... 10
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ................................. 10
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod
(When Using V Shoe and Tripod Adapter VCT-14) .. 11
Preparatory Settings............................................... 12
Setting the Local Time .................................................. 12
Setting the Camera Outputs ......................................... 12
Configuring Control System Connection Settings ........ 12
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ............................... 14
Setting the Focus Assist Function ................................ 14
Menus....................................................................... 16
Displaying Menu Pages ................................................ 16
Setting the Menu .......................................................... 17
Editing the USER Menu ................................................ 18
OPERATION Menu ...................................................... 20
PAINT Menu ................................................................. 22
MAINTENANCE Menu ................................................. 24
FILE Menu .................................................................... 27
DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................ 28
Appendices.............................................................. 29
Precautions .................................................................. 29
Error Messages ............................................................ 29
Using a “Memory Stick Duo” ......................................... 29
Specifications ............................................................... 30
Menu Tree .................................................................... 32
Table of Contents
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Overview
HDC-P1 is a 2/3-type high-definition video camera equipped
with CCD units for 2,200,000 pixels. The camera has a
compact, box-shaped case, so it requires little space for
installation and can be used for a variety of applications. A
camera control system that uses the same protocol as a HDC
studio camera is employed, allowing the camera to be used for
system operation in combination with a multi-camera studio
system.
Features
High picture quality and high performance
The latest 2/3-type Progressive IT CCD units for 2,200,000
pixels achieve high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the
14-bit A/D converter and an original developed signal
processing LSI provide high picture quality of optimal grade.
Multiple formats
The camera covers 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 1080/50i, and
720/50P.
Furthermore, it incorporates a down-converter to also enable
SD operation.
Same control system as HDC1000R series
The use of the same controller as the HDC1000R series
means it is possible to build a system with a command network
unit and LAN.
Focus assist functions
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function
facilitate focusing.
VF detail
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal, which
can be added only on images on the monitor screen in order
to facilitate focusing in various situations: Functions for
coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the VF detail signal by
adding modulation and automatically compensating the VF
detail level according to the zoom position.
Focus Assist Indicator
The focusing level indicator is displayed on an external monitor
to provide a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be
easily determined by using the fluctuation of the level indicator
as a guide.
The focus assist functions can be used when a monitor is
connected to the SDI 2 connector and camera output is set to
HD-SDI. For details on the adjustment, see “Setting the Focus
Assist Function” (page 14).
“Memory Stick Duo” operation
The camera is equipped with a “Memory Stick Duo” slot, which
enables setup data storage and software upgrading using a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
Various color-reproduction functions
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and four types of hyper gamma tables
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values
enable cinema-like image creations with wide dynamic range,
which are different from those achieved with conventional
video gamma.
Compact, box-shaped case
Operation in various situations is made possible by a compact,
light case that is 86 mm slim.
ND/CC dual optical servo filters mounted
The compact case incorporates ND/CC dual optical servo
filters.
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation function
The Auto Lens Aberration Compensation function (ALAC) is
provided with this camera. This automatically reduces
chromatic aberration of magnification when a lens that
supports auto aberration compensation is attached.
For details on lenses supporting auto aberration
compensation, contact a Sony sales representative or Sony
service representative.
Image Inverter function
The camera comes standard with an image inverter function
for inverting the top/bottom and left/right of the image.
If an image is inverted by, for example, half mirroring for 3D
shooting, this function can be used to restore the image inside
the camera.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition to the standard 6-axis matrix function, the camera
has a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the hue
and chroma for color components in 16-axis directions
independently. This is quite useful in color matching among
multiple cameras.
Knee saturation
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
Chroma in low-key zones can be compensated. Thus,
compensation for color reproduction in all zones is enabled in
combination with matrix color compensation and knee
saturation functions.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function
This function allows control (emphasis or suppression) of the
detail level for just a certain hue or chroma area in an image
containing, for example, skin tones.
Knee Aperture function
This function emphasizes detail in highlighted portions.
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Overview
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 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.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Easy menu-based setting
Selections and settings for camera status items, safety-zone
marker
made quickly and easily, using setup menus displayed on the
monitor.
1) Safety zone marker: A box-shaped marker displayed on the
2) Center marker: A cross-shaped marker which indicates the center
The functions that are displayed differ depending on the output
settings. For details on the adjustment, see “Connector Output
Settings and Display Functions” (page 9).
1)
or center marker,
external monitor screen which indicates 80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95%
of the total screen area
of the external monitor screen
2)
screen size marker, etc. can be
Wide variety of monitor display functions
Along with items such as operation messages, zebra pattern,
and safety-zone marker, camera settings may also be
displayed on an externally connected SDI monitor.
Furthermore, camera settings can also be displayed on an
externally connected VBS monitor.
The functions that are displayed differ depending on the output
settings. For details on the adjustment, see “Connector Output
Settings and Display Functions” (page 9).
Overview
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System Configuration
Peripherals and related devices for the camera are shown in
figures.
Standalone operation example
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
V shoe
Tripod adaptor
VCT-14
Tripod for portable
camera
HDC-P1
“Memory Stick Duo”
Caution
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.
Remote Control Panel
RCP-700/900-series
CCA-5 cable
AC adaptor
AC-DN10
Video output
HD-SDI/SD-SDI
2)
VBS
AC power
Remote Control Unit
RM-B750/B150
2)
(selectable)
1) Menu settings cannot be configured
with the RM-B750/B150 Remote
Control Unit.
2) No subcarrier phase-lock function
with respect to external reference is
available for the VBS signal output
from the camera.
1)
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Overview
System operation example (camera command network unit)
HDC1000R
Optical fiber
cable
Camera Control Unit
HDCU1000/1500
Camera Command
Network Unit
CNU-700
CCA-5 cable
HDC1500R/1400R
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
Optical fiber
cable
HDC-P1
“Memory Stick Duo”
Camera Control Unit
HDCU1000/1500
CCA-5 cable
MSU-900/950 Master
Setup Unit
System operation example (LAN)
For details on the camera settings, see “Configuring Control System Connection Settings” (page 12).
HDC1000R
Optical fiber
cable
Camera Control Unit
HDCU1000/1500
Hub
CCA-5 cable
Remote Control Panel
RCP-700/900-series
LAN cable
HDC1500R/1400R
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
HDC-P1
“Memory Stick Duo”
Optical fiber
cable
Camera Control Unit
HDCU1000/1500
LAN cable
LAN cable
MSU-900/950 Master
Setup Unit
Remote Control Panel
RCP-700/900-series
LAN cable
Overview
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Parts Identification
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7
Front
Rear
1
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
a Front tally lamp
The tally lamp lights when a call signal is generated in
response to the pressing of a CALL button or a tally signal
input to the EXT I/O connector.
You can attach the supplied number plate to display the
camera number.
Note
The front tally function cannot be operated during a battery
alarm operation.
b LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the cable of the lens. The camera can control the lens
functions through this cable.
Connect the lens cable so that v is at the top.
c Lens cable clamp
To secure the cable of the lens (optional).
d Lens mount safety rubber
After attaching a lens, attach the rubber to prevent the lens
from coming loose.
Before removing the lens, remove this rubber from the boss on
the front panel.
e Lens mount cap
The cap can be removed by moving the lens fixing lever
upward.
Always keep the lens mount covered with this cap when a lens
is not attached.
f Lens fixing lever
Move the lever down to secure the lens in the lens mount.
g CC filter select knob
To select the built-in CC filters (A: cross, B: 3200K, C: 4300K,
D: 6300K).
h ND filter select knob
To select the built-in ND filters (1: clear, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND,
4: 1/64 ND).
2
3
4
5
6
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
a Rear tally lamp
The tally lamp lights when a call signal is generated in
response to the pressing of a CALL button or a tally signal
input to the EXT I/O connector.
The rear tally lamp also serves as a battery alarm function.
If the voltage of the battery connected to the camera
decreases, the rear tally lamp flashes, and if the limit becomes
close to being reached, the rear tally lamp switches to highspeed flashing.
The alarm voltage for starting flashing can be set in the
BEFORE END item of the BATTERY ALARM page on the
MAINTENANCE menu, and the alarm voltage for switching to
high-high speed flashing can be set in the END item.
If a call signal is generated while the battery alarm function is
operating, the rear tally lamp goes out. Furthermore, the front
tally function becomes inoperable, so replace the battery.
If you want to give priority to the tally function and call function,
set the BATTERY ALARM item of the BATTERY ALARM page
on the MAINTENANCE menu to OFF.
For details, see “MAINTENANCE Menu” (page 24).
b DISPLAY/MENU switch
Select the display on the monitor screen.
DISPLAY: To display various textual information and markers,
such as messages showing the camera settings and
operating status, the center marker, and the safety zone
marker, in addition to camera images.
z (OFF): To not display textual information and markers.
MENU: To display menus for camera settings, in addition to
camera images.
c Menu control knob (rotary encoder)
Used to select settings from menus displayed on the monitor
screen (by rotating it) and to confirm settings (by pushing it).
d EXT I/O (external input/output) connector (D-sub, 15-
pin)
Connect an external device.
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Overview
e REMOTE connector (8-pin)
For connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit,
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel, or MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit.
f CAMERA POWER switch and indicator
To turn the power ON/OFF.
ON: Set the switch to the ? side.
OFF: Set the switch to the 1 side.
The indicator lights in green when the power is turned ON.
g DC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-pin)
For connection to an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, etc. to supply
power to the camera.
h “Memory Stick Duo” slot and access lamp
When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot, the
access lamp lights in green.
The lamp is lit in red while writing/reading data to/from the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
Caution
• Only a “Memory Stick” of Duo size can be used with the
camera.
• When the access lamp is lit in red, do not insert/remove the
“Memory Stick Duo” or turn off the camera.
i “Memory Stick” cap
Remove the cap before inserting a “Memory Stick Duo.”
Caution
Do not use excessive force to pull the “Memory Stick” cap.
j (LAN) connector (RJ-45 type, 8-pin)
To connect to a LAN. Use a LAN cable (shielded, category 5
or above) to connect to the hub of the LAN (10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX).
CAUTION
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port.
Follow the instructions for this port.
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral
device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due
to radiation noise.
ATTENTION
Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur pour
le câblage de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension
excessive à ce port. Suivez les instructions pour ce port.
VORSICHT
Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem PeripheriegerätAnschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese
Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für diese
Buchse.
k NETWORK indicator
To indicate the state when connected to a network system.
Lit: Successfully connected to an external control device
(MSU-900 series master setup unit, RCP-900 series
remote control panel, etc.).
Flashing: Unable to connect to an external control device
(MSU-900 series master setup unit, RCP-900 series
remote control panel, etc.) properly.
Off: A LAN cable is not connected or the connection settings
of the network system are not configured.
For details on the adjustment, see “Configuring Control
System Connection Settings” (page 12), “MAINTENANCE
Menu” (page 24), “DIAGNOSIS Menu” (page 28).
l GENLOCK (external sync signal input) connector
(BNC type)
To input an external sync signal (BB or 3-level sync) to
synchronize the camera.
Note
Even when a BB signal is used for the external sync signal, no
subcarrier phase-lock function is available for the VBS output
signal.
m SDI 1 (serial digital interface) connector and SDI 2
connector (BNC type)
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.
HD-SDI signal and SD-SDI signal output can be selected on
the menu. (It is not possible to select an HD-SDI signal and
SD-SDI signal separately for the SDI 1 connector and SDI 2
connector. One or the other needs to be selected.)
Note
The functions that can be displayed differ depending on the
output settings.
For details on the adjustment, see “Connector Output Settings
and Display Functions” (page 9).
n VBS connector (BNC type)
To output a VBS signal.
Caution
• The VBS output signal has no subcarrier phase-lock
function with respect to external sync signals.
• The functions that can be displayed differ depending on the
output settings.
For details on the adjustment, see “Connector Output Settings
and Display Functions” (page 9).
Connector Output Settings and Display
Functions
The functions that can be displayed differ depending on the
connector output settings.
Connector
name
SDI 1 HD/SD No No No No No
SDI 2 HD
VBS SD
1) The focus assist functions include the VF DETAIL function and
FOCUS ASSIST INDICATOR function.
2) Linked to the DISPLAY/MENU switch setting.
3) A function can be set to ON/OFF on the OPERATION menu.
Output
setting
SD
Setting
Menus
2)
Ye s
2)
Ye s
2)
Ye s
Display functions
Operation
status
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Marker Zebra Focus
2)
Ye s
2)
No No No
2)
No No No
1)
assist
3)
Ye s
3)
Ye s
3)
Overview
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Installation
Attaching a Lens
For information on handling lenses, refer to the operation
manual for the particular lens
B
A
1
C
3
2
4
5
1 Remove the lens mount safety rubber, and then push
the lens fixing lever A upward and remove the lens
mount cap from the lens mount.
2 Align the lens’ alignment pin C with the notch B 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
A downward to secure the lens.
4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod
1
Tripod attachment
2
Platform
adapter
1 Attach the tripod attachment adapter directly to the
camera.
(Two 3/8-inch tripod screws: screw depth of 10 mm
(13/32 inches) or less)
2 Place the camera on the tripod and mount the camera
by sliding it forward along the groove of the platform
until it clicks into place.
Note
If the screws of the tripod attachment adapter are 1/4-inch
tripod screws, use inch conversion screws (Sony Part No.: 4170-419-02) to attach the adapter. For details on purchasing
inch conversion screws, and other information, contact a Sony
service representative or Sony sales representative.
6 Reattach the lens mount safety rubber.
Installation
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Mounting the Camera to a Tripod (When Using V Shoe and Tripod Adapter VCT-14)
Use a separately sold V shoe (Sony Part No.: A-8279-993-C)
and tripod adapter VCT-14 to mount the camera to the tripod.
To remove the camera from the tripod adaptor
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Notes
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the bottom
of the tripod adaptor considering the balance of the weight
of the camera and the tripod adaptor. 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 adaptor
cannot be attached to the tripod securely.
• Use the following screws when attaching a separately sold
V shoe.Attachment screws: Four Alok + K4 × 8 screws
(Sony Part No.: 3-729-072-02)
Do not use screws that are 5 mm or longer for the camera.
For details on purchasing parts, contact a Sony service
representative or Sony sales representative.
1
V shoe
3
Tripod adaptor
Lever
Red button
If the pin of the tripod adaptor does not return to its
original position
After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod adaptor does
not return to its original position, hold down the red button and
move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to
its original position. It is not possible to mount a camera with
the pin not seated.
Original position
Pin
1
2
Platform
2
1 Attach the V shoe to the camera with the attachment
screws.
2 1Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod and 2
secure it with the screw.
3 Place the camera on the tripod adaptor and slide
forward it along the groove of the tripod adaptor until
it clicks.
Installation
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