Sony HDW-730S, HDW-750PC User Manual
HDW-750PC
HDW-750P
HDW-730S
Digital Camcorder
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With the first High Definition (HD) transmissions already launched in Europe,
broadcasters and programme makers are rushing to embrace the business
opportunities presented by better-looking, more seductive pictures.
Whether you’re shooting quality drama, mainstream entertainment or commercials, High Definition is guaranteed to grab any audience’s attention.
Aside from its vastly improved on-screen look, High Definition increases the
shelf-life and international marketability of all your productions.
Offering true 1080-line resolution to satisfy the broadest possible range
of distribution requirements, Sony HDCAM is the perfect complement for
any project where a prestige look is required. A natural partner for
documentaries, natural history and live events as well as mainstream
entertainment, HDCAM has become firmly established as the format of
choice for quality-conscious media professionals everywhere.
Drawing on its unmatched expertise in the development of High Definition
equipment, Sony offers a choice of HDCAM camcorders that builds on more
than 25 years heritage in
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⁄2” tape technology. Sharing the same user
ergonomics that have already made Sony camcorders the preferred choice
for thousands of programme makers, the HDW-730S and HDW-750P
HDCAM camcorders capture High Definition images that will give your
audience an unforgettable viewing experience.
HDCAM broadens your creative and commercial options with a choice of
shooting modes to suit the demands of any production. The HDW-750P is
switchable between 1080/50i and 1080/25P modes, offering the flexibility of
progressive operation when a more ‘filmic’ look is preferable. The most
recent addition to the HDCAM camcorder line-up, the HDW-730S can be
switched between 1080/50i and 1080/59.94i operation – removing the need
to hold separate camcorders for European (50i) and Japanese and
US-based (59.94i) projects.
And, new for 2005/2006, both camcorders now come equipped with version
2 software adding a powerful new film gamma characteristic for stunning
natural-looking film-like images.
The benefits of HDCAM aren’t limited to productions destined for transmission and distribution in HD today. Pictures shot with the HDW-730S and
HDW-750P look better when downconverted and delivered to the home in
Standard Definition than pictures acquired in 625/50. Shooting in HDCAM
with HDW-730S and HDW-750P thus ensures your content commands
a premium today… and tomorrow.
With HDCAM there’s no need to compromise your personal vision. At a
price that’s firmly within reach of Standard Definition production budgets,
the Sony HDW-730S and HDW-750P are accessible to anyone who’s
passionate about making great-looking programmes.
HDW-750PC 1080/50i,1080/25P switchable, with 2.7-inch colour viewfinder
HDW-750P 1080/50i,1080/25P switchable, with mono viewfinder
HDW-730S 1080/50i,1080/59.94i switchable, with mono viewfinder
HAD Sensor Technology
The HDW-750P uses Power HAD™ CCDs incorporating the
latest FIT sensor and on-chip lens structure. The 2/3-inch
2.2 million pixel sensors have a dramatically improved light
collecting capability, and are based upon the 1920 x 1080 CIF
(Common Interchange Format). Class-leading sensitivity of
F10 at 2000 Lux enables the capture of images in extremely
low lighting conditions. Signal-to-noise ratio is 54dB and
vertical smear is –135dB*.
2/3-inch 2.2 million pixel IT CCD sensors are used in the
HDW-730S. These provide equivalent performance to the FIT
CCDs used in the HDW-750P, but with a smear level of
–125dB*.
The HDW-730S and HDW-750P provide a choice of picture
acquisition modes. The HDW-730S can acquire at 1080/50i
and 1080/59.94i making it ideal for users who need to shoot
pictures for European (50i) and US, Japanese etc. (59.94i)
audiences.
The HDW-750P can record in either interlace 1080/50i or
progressive 1080/25P mode, providing a choice of "film" look
progressive or "TV" look interlace pictures.
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Typical numbers.
The latest advances in imaging and recording
technology are built into the HDW-730S and
HDW-750P HDCAM camcorders. The result is a
stunning combination of picture quality, durability
and ease of operation.
State of the Art Technology for the High Definition Era
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10-bit A/D and Advanced Digital Signal
Processor
Both the HDW-730S and the HDW-750P use 10-bit A/D
conversion and Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP).
This ensures superb picture quality while keeping power
consumption low.
A 600% wide dynamic range, excellent tonal reproduction
and powerful “in-camera” picture manipulation prevents any
compromise in creativity. The well-known Memory Stick set
up system allows set up parameters to be stored and recalled
as required, for instant set up of the camcorder. All factors
relating to colourimetry and tonal reproduction can be stored.
Access to the image parameters within the set-up menu of
each camcorder is both user-friendly and intuitive.
Great Ergonomics
Sony has refined the ergonomics of its professional
camcorder line up through continuous discussion with
camera professionals over more than 25 years. The compact
design, rugged construction and logical layout of switches,
indicators and meters in the HDW-730S and HDW-750P
leaves you free to concentrate on the creative requirements
of the production. Careful attention has been paid to
the weight distribution and balance of both models. With
a total weight of around 5.4kg, including viewfinder, battery,
cassette and microphone, they are ideal for both hand-held
and shoulder mounted operation.
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Two Assignable Buttons
You can assign two frequently-used functions
to these buttons.
Dual Earphone Output
The HDW-750P and HDW-730S are equipped
with two earphone outputs. These can be used
simultaneously.
Dual Optical Filter Wheels
Two independent filter wheels, one for Neutral
Density (ND) and the other for Colour Correction
(CC), are provided. An optional servo filter drive unit,
the BKDW-701, can also be fitted allowing filter
settings to be changed with the RM-B750/150
Remote Control Unit.
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The HDW-730S adopts a single optical filter wheel.
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Tally Lamp
A Tally Lamp is included in the connector panel of the
camcorder body.
Slot-in Wireless Microphone Receiver
(Built-in UHF Synthesizer Receiver Unit)
The optional WRR-855B Wireless Microphone
Receiver can be fitted directly to the HDW-750P/730S
camcorder using a slot-in mechanism that gives a
cable less interface between the camcorder and the
receiver. This system increases
mobility by maintaining
compact overall dimensions
even when the receiver is
attached to the camcorder.
*WRR-855B is an option.
Turbo Gain
The inherent sensitivity of the HDW-750P/730S is
high enough to capture images under various low
light conditions, but in some situations it is necessary to image in unusually low light conditions.
The Turbo Gain function immediately boosts the
gain level to +42 dB at the touch of the button.
Thanks to this function, it is possible to capture
critical scenes down to around 0.3 lux of incident
scene illumination.
LCD Status Panel and
Diagnostic System
All the main operational controls
and switches are located on the
left-hand side of the camcorder.
The LCD panel is on the same
side, and shows a wide range of
status and diagnostic displays
such as Tape Remaining, Battery
Level, Audio Levels, etc.
Stereo Audio Output
A stereo audio line output is available from the 5-pin
XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder.
This provides two analogue audio output channels,
which can be selected to be either Channel-1/2 or
Channel-3/4.
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