Sony HDW-F900R User Manual

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Sony Digital Camcorder

HDW-F900R

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CineAlta

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– Liberating Movie Producers

CineAlta – a name that proudly symbolizes the bond between

cinematography and Digital high-definition imaging. It distinguishes a

Sony family of products and systems that offer new levels of creativity

in the production, postproduction, and exchange of motion pictures.

It also brings together the quality and universality of 24-frame

cinematography with the real-time capabilities, efficiency, and

flexibility of Digital high-definition technology.

And it stimulates the convergence of Motion Picture Film and Digital

high-definition production on a global basis.

CineAlta products, delivering cinema-quality pictures at selectable

frame rates, are simplifying International Program Exchange by

minimizing the need for standards conversion. They are also opening

up entirely new possibilities for international co-production. Movie

making has been liberated by the creative empowerment of the

cinematographer. It is facilitated by real-time HD image evaluation

on-set, instant replay of full-color high-resolution digital “takes,”

real-time image optimization while shooting, a 50-minute shooting

load, and most importantly, by the significant cost-benefits associated

with this digital medium.

CineAlta products provide a seamless bridge between 24-frame film

originals and a final 24P digital master, giving each frame of film a

one-to-one correspondence with progressive HD frames. The CineAlta

environment readily interfaces with the computer graphics world,

liberating postproduction. And the final liberation is achieved through

the direct color conversion of progressive 24P masters to film, and to a

host of other international digital HDTV and SDTV distribution formats.

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Exploring

In 2000, Sony set a groundbreaking milestone in the motion
picture industry by introducing the HDW-F900 camcorder,
which enabled high-definition digital images to be recorded
onto digital tape at 24 frames per second. This totally new
concept of 24P-based digital recording, together with the
enabling Sony products, was named “CineAlta”, and has
since been embraced by an ever-broadening spectrum of
producers, directors, and cinematographers all over the
world. The HDW-F900, the first CineAlta camcorder, has
served as an invaluable tool in movie and television program
creation, bringing a new, higher level of picture quality,
efficiency, and flexibility to the production process.

After the introduction of the HDW-F900 model, Sony has
been continuously enhancing the CineAlta line by attentively
listening to the customers’ much diverse requirements. One
of the most remarkable evolutions of the CineAlta line was
the introduction of the HDC-F950 RGB 4:4:4 cameras and
the HDCAM-SR format in addition to the HDW-F900 and its
companion HDCAM-format VTRs. This new system concept
was born of the requests of moviemakers working on
highly exacting special effects sequences and
producers creating elaborate commercials for

cinema and television presentation. With these CineAlta
products using the HDCAMTMand HDCAM-SR formats, Sony
offers an outstandingly comprehensive range of high-quality
gears, which allows customers to select most appropriate
equipment depending on their requirements for picture
quality, budgets, applications.

This highly respected HDW-F900 camcorder has now
evolved into the next-generation HDW-F900R, offering a
variety of further enhanced functionalities. The HDW-F900R
camcorder records images in accordance with the CIF
(Common Image Format) standard, which specifies a
sampling structure of 1920 x 1080 active pixels (horizontal x
vertical). Plus, as well as recording at 24P, the HDW-F900R
camcorder is switchable to record at 25P, 29.97P progressive
scan, and also at 50 or 59.94 Hz interlaced scan. The
camcorder also provides a comprehensive range of features
for creative shooting such as enhanced gamma features and
colorimetry controls. Plus, the design of the HDW-F900R is

highly compact and lightweight, giving

users higher levels of mobility and
comfort when shooting.

To further enhance

the creative and

operational
versatility of the
camcorder, a

wide range of
optional
accessories are
available. These
include a picture
cache board, a
2-3 Pull-down

and down
converter board,
and a

slow-shutter board.

In combination with

its renowned 24P capability and

attractive cost efficiency, all of these

great functionalities make the

HDW-F900R the perfect solution for

shooting television series,

documentaries, commercials, as well
as motion pictures.

New Creative Ways of Movie and TV Program Production

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Motion-capture for
Cinematic Image
Making

Creative Versatility

This is the area where film and video have,
up until now, differed most. Every film camera
exposes a succession of still images (most
usually 24 frames per second) that, when
projected, effectively reproduce motion.
Because of the time required for a film
transport to move from frame to frame, half of
the action is not registered and this gives
material originated on film its specific
footprint. On the other hand, many of digital
cameras record interlaced images where two
fields with temporal offset are used to capture
one frame. This covers almost the entire
action, giving a smoother motion portrayal
than film images captured at lower frame rate.
When an HDW-F900R is set to a 24P frame
rate and with a shutter speed of 1/48 second,
it captures moving pictures in precisely the
same manner as the film camera and produces
results with the same motion footprint as
footage shot on film. The overall result is
comparable to 35 mm film origination.
As well as a 24P frame rate, the HDW-F900R
has a unique range of optional frame rates
available. The progressive CCD sensor is able
to capture progressive images at frame rates at

23.98, 24, 25, and 29.97 frames per second.
Traditional interlace material can also be
captured when an HDW-F900R is set to field
rates of 50, and 59.94 Hz interlace. The extent
of these frame rates provides the ability to
shoot in both the film and television program
genres. It also offers the means for some
creative speed change for special effects (for
example shoot at 29.97P and playback at 24P
slow motion).

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The 24-frame progressive capability of the
HDCAM format converges digital and film imaging,
offering a new and novel creative flexibility for
prime time television production, commercial
production, and movie-making. Since Sony
introduced the HDCAM format in 1997, it has
been field proven worldwide, as a technology
that offers highly mobile, compact, and
exceptional-quality 1080/60i digital acquisition and
recording solutions. This reliable and robust format
consistently delivers superb picture quality and is
efficiently packaged onto 1/2-inch tape.

The state-of-the-art, Sony HDCAM compression
scheme is a frame-based digital compression
strategy, where every frame of the signal is treated
as a single entity. HDCAM maintains exceptionally
high picture quality and multi-generation
robustness for both progressive and interlace
signals.

Advanced digital pre-filtering and dynamic
bit-allocation for luminance and chrominance
components (based on the statistical analysis of
the picture content) are combined with a mild
compression ratio of 4.4 to 1 to give a total
on-tape recorded data rate of a modest 185 Mb/s
at 60i. This, in turn, provides high-integrity
camcorder recording in hostile environmental
conditions.

The frame rate switchability of the camcorder
allows 24, 25 or 30 progressive frames per second
capture as well as a choice of either 50 or 60 Hz
interlace – all at the push of a button. In the same
way that a film camera runs longer at a lower
frame rate, the HDW-F900R records longer runs
when operating at the lower frame rates.
Consequently a BCT-40HD cassette, records up to
40 minutes of 60i or records up to 50 minutes of
24P, cinema-quality, material. The costs of the
HDCAM tapes are much less expensive than those
of film, bringing tremendous cost benefits in
shooting.

The HDCAM Format

The Art of Image-making

The progressive scan CCD sensor at the heart of the
HDW-F900R marks a significant advance in Sony HAD CCD
technology. It is a development that now makes possible
image capture over a range of frame rates, so that their
quality is at the highest possible level. This progressive scan
CCD sensor provides a sensitivity of f10 at 2,000 lux (at

59.94i) providing subjectively noise and grain-free pictures.
At 24 fps, with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a
180º film camera shutter setting), the exposure index of the
HDW-F900R is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO*.
It allows the acquisition of gain-free imagery in deeply
shadowed areas of a scene.
Superb CCD highlight-handling
greatly extends the Exposure
Latitude of the camera
allowing directors the
dramatic freedom to shoot
and capture extreme
highlights in otherwise
low-key scenes.

*

Based on Sony’s own measurements.

The Mastery of Signal Processing

Picture Tonal Reproduction is substantially enriched in the
HDW-F900R by the adoption of an advanced CCD with a
wide dynamic range and a 12-bit A/D converter that is then
followed by powerful, high-speed, Advanced Digital Signal
Processing (ADSP). ADSP allows the active manipulation of
many picture parameters to expand the use of in-camera
effects.

New Ergonomics

As part of Sony’s continuous efforts to make the design of our
camcorders to be user-friendly and practical, stylish and
appealing, the design of the new HDW-F900R has been
greatly refined to increase the comfort and versatility. One
of the most significant features in the HDW-F900R design is
the camcorder’s compact size – the length of the camera
body is 20% shorter compared to the previous model. In
addition to its compact size, the HDW-F900R provides
HD-SDI output directly from the camera body, moving from
analog outputs of the preceding model. The more compact
nature of the camcorder makes it extremely easy and flexible
to use when shooting in space-constrained locations, such as
in a car. The HDW-F900R is also extremely lightweight –

2.6 kg lighter than the previous model. Even with the
viewfinder, battery, cassette, microphone, and a small
variable or fixed-focal length lens, the total weight is only
approximately 5.4 kg (12 lb). The streamlined design inherits
the superb weight distribution and balance from the previous
model, yet provides much higher mobility, making the
camcorder particularly suitable for hand-held shots. It also
sits comfortably on the shoulder and can be more easily
carried.
The HDW-F900R incorporates a B-4 lens mount that
facilitates quick lens replacement, which is also reinforced to
support heavy lenses.
All switches, meters, and indicators are positioned in the
most logical places for optimum functionality and ease of
use. It can be readily mounted on a Steadicam™ system or
mounted on a tripod, geared-head, or motion-control system.
This compact and lightweight camera opens new possibilities
for creative camera work, while delivering uncompromising
picture quality.

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Internal Light System

A two-pin socket in the HDW-F900R provides up to 50
watts of power from the attached lithium-ion battery.
This can be used to power a variety of ancillary
devices, including a front-light that can
be mounted on the upper part of
the handle. The power can be
switched on and off manually
or, when in Auto mode,
it can be set to be
synchronized with the
operation of the Record
button.

Cassette Loading

The cassette loading of the HDW-F900R is fast, simple,
and reliable. It takes less than 5 seconds* for cassette
change. This facility and long recording runs (40-50
minutes depending on the selected frame-rate) offer
higher levels of efficiency on location. The loading
mechanism is robust and designed to be dust-, mois­ture-, and drip-resistant. The vertical cassette loading
also helps to minimize the risk of airborne
contaminants from entering the loading mechanism.

*

Based on Sony’s own measurements.

Extended Clear Scan

The Extended Clear Scan function is particularly useful
when shooting scenes that contain computer or TV
screens as it minimize the horizontal bars that can
appear. The ECS shutter speed is continuously variable.
When the camera is operated at 24P with a 1/48­second shutter speed, it exactly emulates the motion
blur of a film camera operating at 24 fps with a 180º
shutter.

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High Quality Audio Recordings

The HDW-F900R is equipped with a range of balanced
audio interfaces; an analog 5-pin XLR connector for
stereo audio output, two 3-pin XLR connectors with
selectable MIC/Line level input, and the front
microphone input. The two 3-pin XLR connectors can
also be switched to accept four channels of AES/EBU
digital audio input.

Optical Filter Wheels

For the optical picture treatment, two independent filter
wheels (each with four filter positions) are provided on
the HDW-F900R, one with for Neutral Density (ND)
and one with Color Correction (CC) filters are installed.

Safety Zone Marker

To allow for individual production requirements, the
HDW-F900R provides a Safety Zone Marker user
adjustable for any aspect ratio.

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LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System

All the main operational controls and switches are
located on the left-hand side of the HDW-F900R
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.

Dual HD-SDI Outputs

In response to the strong requirements for convenient
and high-quality on-set monitoring, two HD-SDI
outputs have been incorporated into the HDW-F900R
camera body as standard. This is an enhancement to
the previous model, which offered HD-SDI output only
through the use of an external camera adaptor.

Recording on Sony HDCAM-SR Recorders

The HDW-F900R can feed camera output signals via its
HD-SDI connector for recording on external VTRs such
as Sony SRW-1 HDCAM-SR™ portable recorders.

Microphone Volume Protection

A protection cover located under the volume knob of
the front microphone on the HDW-F900R is provided
to prevent operators from accidentally changing the
volume.

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Creative Versatility

Adjustable Shoulder Pad

The position of the shoulder pad on the HDW-F900R
can be easily adjusted – both forwards and backwards
– without using a screwdriver. This means the operator
can always attain a comfortable and
well-balanced camera position,
even when docked with a
range of lenses.

Electronic Shutter

The electronic shutter on
the HDW-F900R helps in
capturing clear images of
fast-moving objects by
selectively minimizing
motion blur.

Assignable Button

Viewfinder Return, Record, and other functions can be
assigned to this switch on the HDW-F900R.

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Contrast Range

The HDW-F900R can handle a very impressive contrast
range. For the most challenging of light settings and
associated scene conditions, several useful operational
features are available that allow image optimization in
real-time to help capture the desired mood of a shot.
The first of these important functions is RGB Gamma
Balance. By changing gamma balance, it is possible to
change the color balance of the mid-tones without affecting
black and white balance. The second feature, Black Gamma,
allows fine adjustment of tonal reproduction in the shadows
(black) to be made. This can help to bring out details from
the dark parts of the picture without affecting mid-tones and
with the absolute black level remaining unchanged. It is
particularly helpful for dark scenes when the black has to
stay black, but there is a requirement to pull out more
details.
The range of creative possibilities offered by modifying RGB
Gamma Balance and changing Black Gamma is quite
inspiring and, when mastered by a cinematographer, offers a
great advantage in achieving a desired ‘look’.

Standard Gamma

Black Gamma ON

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Enhanced Gamma Features

In addition to artistic and skilful lighting, in-camera gamma
setting plays important role to deal with contrast range and
to give a specific “look” to the image. In order to meet a
broad array of customers’ demands, the HDW-F900R offers
flexible options to faithfully reproduce their desired “look” of
the image.

HyperGamma

HyperGamma is a set of new transfer functions designed to
provide powerful contrast handling by making maximum
use of the capacity and wide dynamic range of the Power
HAD CCD sensor.
These functions are quickly accessed via the set-up menu,
and camera operators can select one curve from a choice
of four that best suits their needs and conditions. For
example, they can select to enhance natural reproduction
in low-key areas, to achieve greater flexibility in wide
dynamic scenes, to obtain best color grading in the digital
intermediate process, and more.
Furthermore, HyperGamma delivers effective on-set moni­toring, and therefore does not require any additional exter­nal devices or equipment.

User Gamma Capability

This is a useful gamma feature for cinematographers who
demand custom-made gamma curves for their projects. It
allows them to quickly set up and load the gamma curves
being edited by the CVP File Editor* gamma creation
software running on a Microsoft

®

Windows®PC.
This software allows the gamma curve to be visually edited
using an easy-to-use GUI, simply by plotting the x and y
values of each point of the curve. Once the gamma curve
has been created, it can be easily loaded into the
HDW-F900R using a Memory Stick media card.

*

For details of the CVP File Editor, please refer to the HDW-F900R Operation Manual.

Set-up Menu

Low Light Condition

High Contrast Scene

Creative Versatility

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Output [%]

Iutput [%]

100

80

60

40

20

0

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Standard
HyperGamma 1
HyperGamma 2
HyperGamma 3
HyperGamma 4

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Multi Matrix ON

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Highlight Handling

Sony Advanced TruEye™ processing in the HDW-F900R
allows much improved highlight handling, with faithful color
reproduction.

Colorimetry

The HDW-F900R produces pictures with astonishing color
reproduction accuracy. Its Multi Matrix function also offers
unique possibilities for creative intervention by allowing
selective color enhancement or alteration. Multi Matrix
allows a particular color to be selected and its hue changed
over a range of approximately 20 degrees. The level of
saturation can also be modified. This permits some very
interesting “in camera” effects – similar to the secondary
color correction normally reserved for post production
special effects work – and is performed at the full bit depth.

Conventional Video Equipment

TruEye

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Creative Versatility

Definition – Picture Sharpness

The HDW-F900R produces extremely delicate pictures with
fine detail. The CCDs, each with 2.2 million pixels, faithfully
capture images with natural sharpness. The HDW-F900R also
incorporates some new and innovative image enhancement
functions, allowing very precise control of the way the
picture texture and edges are represented.
The first of these new features is Soft Focus. The Soft Focus
adjustment is particularly convenient for those who find
conventional digital images to be too sharp and allows
cinematic pictures to be created. In concert with optical
filtration, this additional digital filtration can add a new
creative extension to the treatment of image softness – and it
can be optimized in real-time on the shoot.
The second feature, Adaptive Detail Control (also known as
Knee Aperture), allows the image detail enhancement in the
highlight areas to look more natural.
The third feature is Skin Tone Detail. This controls the detail
level of objects with specific color tonality. It is particularly
useful when shooting talents with the intent to creatively alter
and soften the texture of their facial appearance while the
remainder of the scene retains its full crispness. Within
selected areas, details can be enhanced as well as softened.
This can be a powerful imaging tool not available in film
shooting. Three sets of such correction parameters can be
applied simultaneously.

Soft Focus ON

Adaptive Detail Control

Ch 1 ON

Conventional Video Equipment Ch 2 ON

Ch 2 ON

Picture Stability

By its very nature any digital or video camera delivers rock
steady pictures. The HDW-F900R is no exception. The
picture stability is particularly relevant for productions
incorporating multi-layered compositing special effects.
Image weave, compounded by noise, is the enemy of all
compression algorithms. The emergence of highly
compressed MPEG-based delivery systems, including DVD
and digital transmission using multiple GOPs (Group of
Pictures) calls for a high level of picture stability to maintain
picture quality – and digital acquisition is a major boon.

Texture

Because of its very good signal to noise ratio performance,
the HDW-F900R delivers subjectively noiseless and
grain-free pictures having the finest, most delicate and almost
transparent texture. This can exploit the use of subtle
cosmetics on the human face, as well as superb reproduction
of fine-textured materials. This is extremely beneficial in
commercial production. It is also particularly useful when
working on productions that require multi-layering and
blue-screen effects. The separation between useful
information and unwanted grain or noise is straightforward
and delivers accurate and spectacular results.

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Stop Motion and Time Lapse

With the HKDW-703 Picture Cache Board as standard, the
HDW-F900R offers a frame-by-frame recording capability
that provides stop-motion and time-lapse modes of operation
in-camera. This offers new and innovative creative
opportunities in both animation and model shooting.

*

The tape requires to be pre-striped on its LTC (at the desired frame/field rate) by the HDW-F900R that will be
used in the actual shooting.

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Creative Versatility

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Optional Accessories

A full range of optional accessories is available to
take full advantage of the versatility and
operational features of the HDW-F900R.

Down Converter Board (Optional)

The HKDW-702 Down Converter Board* provides
down-converted standard-definition (SD) output from the
1080/59.94i or 1080/50i HD signal with four-channel
embedded audio. This makes it possible to monitor recording
on-set using a conventional SD-based monitor. SD-SDI or
analog composite can be selected via the camcorder’s set-up
menu.

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Picture Cache Board (Optional)

The HKDW-703 Picture Cache Board, which was originally
developed for the HDW-750 series camcorders, is now
compatible with the HDW-F900R. It provides up to eight
seconds of loop recording using solid state memory. Thus,
when the REC start button is pressed, everything that
happened up to eight seconds before that moment can be
recorded to tape.
In addition, time-lapse and frame-by-frame recording
capabilities, known
as the interval
recording function,
can be provided by
this option board.

2-3 Pull-down/Down Converter Board
(Optional)

In addition to the HKDW-702 board for down-conversion of
1080/59.94i or 1080/50i HD signals, the HKDW-902R* is
also available, which down-converts 1080/23.98P HD
signals to SD signals via 2-3 pull-down circuitry. Thus, it
allows on-set SD monitoring of 1080/23.98P signals on a
conventional NTSC monitor. This board also enables SD
output to the HDW-F900R’s viewfinder or a monitor
connected to the camcorder during 23.98P recording. With
this function, users can check images on the viewfinder or
monitor without the flickers that usually occur from 23.98P
recording.
For the down-converted SD signal, SD-SDI or analog
composite can be selected via the camcorder’s set-up menu.

Note: when outputting down-converted SD signals, one of the HD-SDI output connectors on the HDW-F900R
will be utilized.

Slow Shutter/Image Inverter Board
(Optional)

The HKDW-905R Slow Shutter and Image Inverter Board**
powerfully enhances the operational and creative versatility
of the HDW-F900R camcorder. With the HKDW-905R
equipped, the camcorder can slow its shutter speed down to
a 64-frame period*. During such a long frame period,
electrical charges accumulate on the CCDs, dramatically
increasing sensitivity. This helps camera operators to shoot in
extremely dark environments. In addition, because more
picture blur occurs when shutter speed is reduced, the
HKDW-905R allows operators to produce creative pictures
when shooting moving objects, through the intentional use of
blurred images.
The image-inversion function of the HKDW-905R board also
allows the use of a variety of image-inverting lenses, the
Anamorphic Lens Adaptor, and cinema lenses with 2/3-inch
adaptors.

*

The slow-shutter function and the image-inversion function cannot be used simultaneously.

The shutter speed can be adjusted to a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-frame period.

**

The HKDW-905R is not compatible with the HDW-750 series camcorders.

RM-B750

Remote Control Unit – RM-B750
(Optional)

The RM-B750 Remote Control Unit has been designed to
establish a highly mobile and fully controllable camera
system in the field by integrating control capability
equivalent to a Master Set-up Unit into a compact unit
powered from the device to be controlled.
The RM-B750 can be connected directly to the HDW-F900R.
Combination of an LCD touch-panel screen and direct push
buttons enables full parameter adjustment of the camera to
be controlled. When necessary, basic tape transport
functions of the camcorder can be controlled. For further
operational convenience, the RM-B750 has a Memory Stick
media card slot so that various setup parameters can be
stored and transferred between camcorders.

Creative Versatility

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Optional Digital Cinematography
Accessories

Recognizing the acceptance of the original HDW-F900
camcorder for digital cinematography productions, many
appropriate film-type accessories have been developed for it
by film-related manufacturers. Many of these accessories can
be now used with the new HDW-F900R, giving users a
broad array of choices. These include special digital
cinematography zoom and prime lenses, base plates, matte
boxes, follow focus units, etc. These initiatives have been
welcomed by crews who principally work with film.
A range of special lenses optimized for the HDW-F900R are
also offered by leading manufacturers. A number of these
lenses are calibrated in T-stops rather than F-stops, have a
cinematic-style focus ring, include the relevant gear teeth for
follow focus kits. There is also a range of HD prime lenses
for 2/3-inch type B-4 mounting.

HDVF-C30W

LCD panel for direct viewing

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Color Viewfinders – HDVF-C30W
(Optional)

The HDVF-C30W, 2.7-inch(viewable area, measured
diagonally) type HD LCD color viewfinder has been designed
to provide the optimum visual information with a full-color
and flicker-free TFT-LCD providing a resolution of 960 pixels
horizontally x 540 pixels vertically for each R, G, and B
color component, luminance level of 300 cd/m2 and 200:1
contrast ratio. In addition, the HDVF-C30W has several
unique features to improve operability. Gray scale signal can
be generated for camera operators to easily adjust the
exposure to the appropriate level. 2x magnification function
will greatly assist easy focus operation especially when prime
lenses are used. Detachable eye-piece construction allows
camera operator for direct viewing. Moreover, its lightweight
construction and low power consumption characteristic will
tremendously improve the operability under battery-powered
mobile applications.

Operational Accessories

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Viewfinder Eyepiece

A-8262-537-A (High magnification)
A-8262-538-A (Low magnification)
A-8267-737-A (Standard magnification with
special compensation for aberrations)

BP-GL95
Info Li-Ion Battery

Other Options

VCT-14
Tripod Adapter

WRR-862A/862B
Dual Diversity Microphone Receiver
(Adapter required)

HDVF-20A
CRT Viewfinder

*

Requires the optional K-1502 3-pin to 5-pin conversion cable.

RM-B750
Remote Control Unit

BP-GL65
Info Li-Ion Battery

BC-L500
Battery Charger

RM-B150
Remote Control Unit

ECM-678*
Electret Condenser Microphone

AC-DN10
AC Adapter

BP-L60S
Info Li-Ion Battery

BC-M150
Battery Charger

BC-L70
Battery Charger

Viewfinder Eyepiece
A-8314-798-A

(High-performance, x3)

BKW-401
Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

LC-DN7
Carrying case

WRR-855A/855B
Wireless Microphone Receiver

Memory Stick
MSH-128

BCT-22HD/40HD
HDCAM Video Cassette Tapes (Small)

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System Configuration

General

Mass
Power requirement
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Continuous operating time

Inputs/outputs

Genlock video input
Time code input
Audio CH1/CH2 input
MIC input
Test output
HD-SDI output
Audio output
Time code output
Earphone
DC input
DC output
Lens
Remote

VTR section

Recording format
Tape speed
Playback/Recording time
Fast forward/rewind time
Recommended tape
Sampling frequency
Quantization
Error correction
Error concealment

Audio performance (Playback with standard HDW-F500)

Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion
Cross talk
Wow & flutter

Camera section

Pickup device
Picture elements (H x V)
Optical system
Built-in filters

Shutter speed (1080/24P mode)
Clear scan
Lens mount
Sensitivity

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

5.4 kg (11 lb. 14 oz) with typical ENG lens, cassette and BP-GL95 Battery
DC 12 V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)
38 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, with HDVF-20A)
0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
25 % to 85 % (Relative humidity)
110 min (With BP-GL95)

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω
BNC, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/-50 dBu /-40 dBu/+4 dBu/AES/EBU
XLR-5-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/-50 dBu /-40 dBu LPF 14 kHz: -8 dB
BNC (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
BNC (2), 0.8 Vp-p, unbalanced
XLR-5-pin type (Male), 0 dBm
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Mini-jack, 8 Ω, - ∞to –18 dBs variable
XLR-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC
11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100 mA
12-pin
8-pin

HDCAM
Approx. 77.4 mm/s (24P mode)
40 min (59.94i, 29.97P), 48 min (50i,25P), 50 min (24P, 23.98P), with BCT-40HD
5 min with BCT-40HD
Sony BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD
Y: 74.25 MHz, P

B/PR: 37.125 MHz

12 bit/sample of input-output signals (8 bit sample for internal compression process)
Reed-Solomon code
Adaptive three dimensional

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-0.8 dB
More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)

0.08 % Max.

-70 dB
Below measurable limit

3-chip 2/3-type FIT CCD
1920 x 1080
F1.4 prism system
A: 5600 K B: 3200 K C: 4300 K D: 6300 K
1: Clear 2: 1/4 ND 3: 1/16 ND 4: 1/64 ND
1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (s)
(ECS) 24 to 7000 Hz (Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected)
Special bayonet mount
f10.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9 % reflective, At 24 fps,
with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a 180º film camera shutter setting),
the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO.

Microphone, Super cardioid directional, external power supply type (1)
XLR connector cover (4)
Shoulder strap (1)
Operation guide (1)
Operation manual (1)
Operation manual CD-ROM (1)

HDW-F900R Specifications

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VCT-14, Tripod Adapter
HDVF-C30W, HD LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-20A, CRT B/W Viewfinder
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S, Info Li-Ion Battery
BC-M150/L70, BC-L500 Battery Charger
AC-DN10, AC Adapter
BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD,
HDCAM Tape Cassette
BKW-401, Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
RM-B750, Remote Control Unit
RM-B150, Remote Control Unit
ECM-674/678 Microphone
CAC-12 Microphone holder
CCXA-53 Audio cable
LC-DN7, Hard Carrying Case
LC-DS300SFT, Soft Carrying Case
Maintenance manual
HKDW-702, Down Converter Board
HKDW-703, Picture Cache Board
HKDW-902R, 2-3 Pull-down/Down Converter Board
HKDW-905R, Slow Shutter/Image Inverter Board
Part No. 1-547-341-11, Fog-proof Filter
Part No. 3-174-685-01, 1/8 ND Filter

Part No. 3-174-683-01, 1/32 ND Filter
Part No. 3-174-682-01, Cross Filter
Part No. 3-186-442-01, Mounting Ring
Part No. A-8314-798-A, Viewfinder Eyepiece (High
performance x3, with soft cushion)
Part No. A-8262-537-A, Viewfinder Eyepiece (High
magnification)
Part No. A-8262-538-A, Viewfinder Eyepiece (Low
magnification)
Part No. A-8267-737-A, Viewfinder Eyepiece
(Standard magnification with special compensation for
aberrations)

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Sony, HDVS, CineAlta, Digital Betacam, HDCAM, Memory Stick, Power HAD, and TruEye are trademarks of Sony.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
24P is used as generic name in this literature for industry standard 24 PsF.
Some of images in this literature are simulated.

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