Sony HXC-100 User Manual

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4-137-706-01(1)

HD Color Camera

Operating Instructions

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

HXC-100

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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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to 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.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN60950-1: Product Safety

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) 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).

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Table of Contents

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

Features ..........................................................................3

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

Standalone operation example ..................................4

System operation example (with a Camera Control

Unit) .......................................................................5

Parts Identification ...........................................................5

Front right ..................................................................5

Front left ....................................................................6

Rear ...........................................................................7

Operation panel .........................................................7

Connector panel ........................................................8

Installation ................................................................ 9

Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU) ......................9

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

Attaching a Viewfinder ..................................................10

Attaching a Microphone ................................................11

Mounting the Camera to a Tripod .................................12

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .............................13

Preparatory Settings .............................................. 13

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ..........13

Setting the Electronic Shutter ........................................14

Setting the Local Time ..................................................15

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ................................15

Setting the Focus Assist Function .................................16

Setting the Camera Outputs ..........................................17

Outputting a Trunk Signal .............................................18

Basic Procedure for Shooting............................... 19

Menus...................................................................... 20

Displaying Menu Pages ................................................20

Setting the Menu ...........................................................20

Editing the USER Menu ................................................21

OPERATION Menu .......................................................24

PAINT Menu ..................................................................28

MAINTENANCE Menu ..................................................30

FILE Menu .....................................................................32

DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................34

Appendices............................................................. 34

Precautions ...................................................................34

Error Messages .............................................................35

Using a “Memory Stick” .................................................35

Specifications ................................................................36

Menu Tree .....................................................................38

For the customers in Taiwan only

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Overview

The HXC-100 is a 2/3-type high-definition portable video camera equipped with CCD units for 2,200,000 pixels, which can be used as a standalone camera as well as in a studio in combination with the HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit.

The camera incorporates the latest image capturing device and digital signal-processing LSI, and it performs newly developed digital transmission with the camera control unit (CCU), thus yielding high picture quality and high stability in image creation in addition to superior camera functions and operability.

Features

High picture quality and high performance

The latest 2/3-type Progressive IT CCD units for 2,200,000 pixel achieve high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the 14-bit A/D converter and an original developed signalprocessing LSI provide high picture quality of optimal grade.

Multiple formats

The camera covers 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 1080/50i, and 720/50P. With its wide-range down-converter, the camera also enables output of high-quality SD signals (525i/625i) from the camera and the connected CCU, establishing an optimum camera system for SD-system operations.

Newly designed integrated unit with low center of gravity

The camera has stylish appearance with low-slung design. Even when used in combination with a studio-use viewfinder, stable operation is achieved, thanks to its low center of gravity.

Optimized handle shape and VF slide mechanism for stable shooting

A new handle design has been adopted. A slight protrusion of the upper front part of the handle enables stable holding of the camera while you are shooting, by holding the front part of the handle. Furthermore, a slide mechanism is located at the viewfinder attachment position. Any difference in weight balance caused by having a different lens attached can be counteracted by adjusting the viewfinder attachment position, in combination with the movable shoulder pad position. This provides the best balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.

Function-assignable switches

The camera has buttons to which various functions can be assigned on the side panel and the rear. You can activate your desired function, such as electronic color-temperature conversion, instantly when shooting by assigning it to one of these buttons in advance. Buttons on the handle are also available as function assignable switches.

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.

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 viewfinder screen in order to facilitate focusing in various situations: Functions for coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the VF detail signal by adding modulation, thickening the VF detail signal, and automatically compensating the VF detail level according to the zoom position.

Focus Assist Indicator

The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen provides a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be easily determined by observing fluctuation of the level indicator as a guide.

“Memory Stick”

The camera is equipped with a “Memory Stick” port, which enables setup data storage and software upgrading using a “Memory Stick.”

1) “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Various color-reproduction functions

Selection of multiple gamma tables

Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values enable cinemalike image creations with wide dynamic range, which are different from those achieved with conventional video gamma.

Position-adjustable shoulder pad

The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted for stable shooting according to the build of the camera operator, the type of lens in use, or the shooting style. A low-repulsion shoulder pad (position fixed) is available as an option. (Part No.: A-8286-346-A)

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.

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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

Hue and 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 the image, by creating a detail gate signal from color components of your specified hue, such as skin tones.

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.

Versatile choices of viewfinders

Multiformat monochrome CRT viewfinders, HDVF-200 (2type) and HDVF-550 (5-type) can be selected for use in studio and portable systems. Color LCD viewfinders, HDVF-C35W (3.5-type), HDVFC730W (6.3-type), and HDVF-C950W (9-type), are also selectable to cover various applications.

Prevention of electrical shock

When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from the connected Camera Control Unit will be shut off.

System Configuration

Peripherals and related devices for the camera are shown in figures.

Note

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.

Standalone operation example

Microphone

HDVF-200/C35W Viewfinder

White/black limiter

The white and black details can be limited independently.

Easy menu-based setting

Selections and settings for viewfinder display items, safetyzone marker be made quickly and easily, using setup menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an external monitor.

1) 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

2) Center marker: A cross-shaped marker which indicates the center of the viewfinder screen

or center marker,

screen size marker, etc. can

Wide variety of viewfinder display options

Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra pattern, settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Furthermore, there are various cautionary and warning indications to be occasionally displayed, making it simple to check the status of the camera.

1) Zebra pattern: A stripe pattern displayed on the viewfinder screen

a safety-zone marker, and a center marker, camera

which indicates the portions where the video level is above about 70% or 100%. Used to check the video level of the subject.

Digital triax transmission

The camera uses an industry standard dual-shield coaxial (triax) camera cable for connection between the camera and a CCU. Newly developed original digital transmission technology is built into the camera, and high-quality pictures can be transmitted between the camera and CCU, regardless of the cable length.

CAC-12 Microphone holder

Zoom Lens (for ENG/EFP)

“Memory Stick”

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

Tripod for portable camera

RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel

1) No subcarrier phase-lock function with respect to external reference is available for the VBS signal output from the camera.

HXC-100

Video output HD-SDI/SD-SDI/VBS (selectable)

AC adaptor AN-DN10/DN2B BC-L70/L160

CCA-5 cable

RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit

AC power

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System operation example (with a Camera Control Unit)

Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Zoom Lens (for ENG/EFP)

“Memory Stick”

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

Tr i po d fo r portable camera

HDVF-200/C35W Viewfinder

HXC-100

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

HDVF-550/C730W/C950W Viewfinder

VF attachment shoe

Intercom headset

Triax cable

Power supply for a script light DC 12 V (Max. 0.5 A)

Sync input

HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit

(attached to the front)

HKCU-FP1 Front Control Panel

Return video input

Prompter video input

Picture Monitor

Wavefo rm Monitor

BNC BNC

Video router

Video output HD-SDI/SD-SDI/VBS

to router/switcher

AC power

CCA-5 cable

RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel

a) Supplied with the HDVF-550/C730W/C950W, Part No.: A-7612-405-E b) 600 m (1969 ft) at maximum and 50 m (164 ft) at minimum when using Fujikura 8.5-mm dia. cables.

For information of other cables, see “About the distances of triax transmission” (page 35).

a INCOM (intercom) button (UC model)/ENG (engineer

Parts Identification

line) button (CE model)

UC model: The intercom microphone is on while this button is

Front right

held pressed.

CE model: The intercom microphone is on and the engineer

1 2 3

line is selected while this button is held pressed.

You can also assign other functions with a menu operation.

b RET 1 (return video 1) button

The return video 1 signal from the CCU is monitored on the

viewfinder screen while this button is held pressed. It functions the same as the RET 1 button on the operation panel (page 7) on the rear of the camera.

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You can also assign other functions with a menu operation.

c Accessory shoe

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

Note

When you wish to replace it with a slide-type shoe, consult Sony service personnel.

d Viewfinder shoe

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Mount a viewfinder.

For details, see “Attaching a Viewfinder” (page 10).

e Lens cable clamp

To secure the cable of the lens (optional).

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f Lens mount cap

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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.

g Lens fixing lever

Move the lever down to secure the lens in the lens mount.

For details, see “Attaching a Lens” (page 10).

h Viewfinder front-rear position lock lever

The viewfinder position can be adjusted forward or backward when the lock is released by the lever.

For details on the adjustment, see “To adjust the viewfinder’s front-rear position” (page 10).

i Assignable buttons

You can assign a function to the upper button by using ASSIGNABLE 1 and the lower button with ASSIGNABLE 2 on the <SWITCH ASSIGN1> page of the OPERATION menu.

j GAIN switch

To select the gain of the video amplifier based on lighting conditions when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU. When shipped from the factory, the values set are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.

k AUTO KNEE and output signal selection switch

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 is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU. When the camera’s video signal is being used as output, the auto knee function can be selected.

BARS/OFF: Output is a color-bar signal. CAM/OFF: Output is the camera’s video signal. The auto knee

circuit is disabled.

CAM/ON: Output is the camera’s video signal. The auto knee

circuit is enabled.

n “Memory Stick” slot and access lamp

When you insert a “Memory Stick” into the slot, the access lamp lights in green. The lamp is lit in red while writing/reading data to/from the “Memory Stick.”

Note

When the access lamp is lit in red, do not insert/remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the camera.

o STATUS/CANCEL switch STATUS: To display status information of this camera in the

viewfinder when no menu is displayed with the DISPLAY/ MENU switch set to DISPLAY.

CANCEL: To cancel changed settings or return the display to

the previous menu when a menu is displayed in the viewfinder.

p Menu control knob (rotary encoder)

Used to select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder screen (by rotating it) and to confirm settings (by pushing it). This knob functions the same as that on the rear operation panel.

Front left

l WHITE BAL (white balance memory selection) switch

To select the white balance adjustment method or the memory used to store the adjusted value when the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU. PRST (preset): White balance is adjusted to a preset value

corresponding to a color temperature of 3200K.

A: To select memory A. B: To select memory B.

Note

When a CCU or an external control device, such as an RCP/ RM, is connected, the functions of 0 to qs are controlled from the external device or the HKCU-FP1 attached to the CCU, and the controls on the camera are disabled.

m DISPLAY/MENU switch

Select the display on the viewfinder 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.

OFF: To not display textual information and markers. MENU: To display menus for camera settings.

The switch functions the same as the DISPLAY/MENU switch on the rear operation panel.

a Shoulder strap fitting post

Attach one end of a shoulder strap (optional, part No. A-6772374-C) to this fitting post and the other end to the fitting post on the other side of the camera.

b VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect the cable of the viewfinder (optional).

c Filter select knob

Used to select the built-in ND filters (1: clear, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND).

d SHUTTER switch

When the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU, use this switch to turn ON or OFF the electronic shutter and change (SEL) the shutter speed and shutter mode.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 14).

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e AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance automatic

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adjustment) switch

To automatically adjust white and black balance when the camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting to a CCU.

WHT: To automatically adjust white balance. BLK: To automatically adjust black balance.

For details, see “Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance” (page 13).

f INTERCOM LEVEL control

To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level. The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the LEVEL/ MIC switch on the UC-type operation panel (page 7) or the LEVEL switch on the CE-type operation panel (page 8) on the rear is set to “FRONT.”

g RET (return video) button

When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder changes to the return video signal selected with the RET 2/3/ 4 select switch (page 7) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera. You can also assign other functions with a menu operation.

h LENS connector (12-pin)

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

i MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin)

Connect a microphone. This connector and the AUDIO IN CH1 connector are alternately activated with the MIC 1 select switch on the rear connector panel.

j Tripod mount (bottom)

Attach the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the camera on a tripod.

For details, see “Mounting the Camera to a Tripod” (page 12).

Rear

OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.

b Shoulder strap fitting post

c Operation panel (See “Operation panel”.)

d Camera Control Unit (CCU) connector (triax

connector)

Connect an HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit using a triax cable.

e INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin)

Connect an XLR 5-pin headset for input and output of intercom audio signals. The connector can be used for communication over the engineer line when the camera is in standby status.

f EARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)

For connecting an earphone for output of the intercom audio.

g Connector panel (See “Connector panel” on page 8.)

h CAMERA POWER switch and indicator

CCU: To operate on power supply via the connected CCU. EXT: To operate on power supply through the DC IN

connector. The indicator is lit in green during operation. It is lit in red while standby power is being supplied from the CCU, even if the switch is set to OFF.

i CALL button

When you press this button, the red tally lamp of the connected external control device (RCP/RM, HKCU-FP1, etc.) will light. Use to call the operator of the external control device.

j Shoulder pad

You can adjust the position on your shoulder.

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

13).

Operation panel

UC type: Model for NTSC areas

a Tally lamp and switch ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the

connected CCU or a call signal is generated in response to pressing of a CALL button.

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RET1 RET

PGM1

MICLEVEL ON

REAR

FRONT

OFF

INCOM

PROD

ENG

INTERCOM EARPHONE

PGM2

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OFF

DISPLAY

ASSIGNABLE

a RET 1 (return video 1) button

The return video signal is displayed on the viewfinder screen while the button is held pressed.

b RET (return video) button and 2/3/4 (return video 2/3/4)

select switch

When other return video systems are used in addition to return video 1, the signal selected with the 2/3/4 switch is displayed on the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button pressed.

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The RET 1 button has priority over the RET (2/3/4) button if both buttons are pressed.

c DISPLAY/MENU switch

This switch functions the same as the DISPLAY/MENU switch on the front (page 6).

d ASSIGNABLE button

You can assign a function with ASSIGNABLE REAR on the <SWITCH ASSIGN1> page of the OPERATION menu.

e Menu control knob (rotary encoder)

This knob functions the same as the menu control knob on the front (page 6).

f LEVEL/MIC (intercom level control/microphone)

switch

To determine whether to use the INTERCOM LEVEL control (page 7) on the front and to turn the intercom headset microphone ON/OFF.

Switch position INTERCOM LEVEL

control on the front

REAR/ON Inactive ON

REAR/OFF OFF

FRONT/OFF Active

Headset microphone

g Line select switch

To select the intercom line:

PROD: Producer line ENG: Engineer line

FRONT: The levels adjusted on the rear panel can be totally

adjusted with the INTERCOM LEVEL control on the front.

h ENG (engineer line) control

To adjust the intercom audio listening level of the engineer line.

i PGM1 (program 1) and PGM2 (program 2) controls

To adjust the audio listening level of program 1 or program 2, respectively.

j PROD (producer line) control

To adjust the intercom audio listening level of the producer line.

k TRACKER control

To adjust the intercom audio listening level at the TRACKER connector on the connector panel.

Connector panel

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REAR

PROMPTER /GENLOCK /RET

48V

MICLINE

REMOTE

TEST OUT

SDI

DC IN

DC OUT

10.5-17V

48V

MICLINE

RET CTRL

TRACKER

MIC1

FRONT

AUDIO IN

CH1 CH2

h INCOM (intercom) level control

To adjust the intercom audio listening level.

i PGM1 (program 1) and PGM2 (program 2) controls

To adjust the audio listening level of program 1 or program 2, respectively.

CE type: Models for PAL areas

RET1 RET

PGM1

MIC

LINE

PROD

OFF

ENG

LEVEL

ENG PROD TRACKER

REAR

FRONT

INTERCOM EARPHONE

1 to 5 are the same as those of the UC type.

f MIC LINE (intercom microphone line) switch

To select the talk line for intercom:

PROD: To talk over the producer line OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for the intercom line ENG: To talk over the engineer line

g LEVEL switch REAR: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the

ENG or PROD control on this panel.

PGM2

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OFF

DISPLAY

ASSIGNABLE

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a 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.

b DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)

To supply power to a script light or equivalent (12 V DC, max.

0.5 A).

c TRACKER connector (10-pin)

For external interfaces, such as intercom and tally.

d RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)

For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.

e PROMPTER/GENLOCK/RET (prompter signal output/

external sync signal input/VBS return input) connector (BNC type)

• When a CCU is connected, this connector outputs a VBS prompter signal.

• When the camera is used in standalone status without connecting a CCU, use this connector for input of an external sync signal (BB or 3-level sync). If a VBS signal is input, you can check the input image by pressing the RET button.

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.

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f REMOTE connector (8-pin)

For connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel.

Note

When a CCU is used in combination, this connector functions as the trunk signal input/output. Do not connect any remote control device to this connector.

g TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

To output an analog signal. This supplies a VBS signal, an HD-Y signal equal to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-SYNC signal, or an SDSYNC signal, depending on which of these you have selected on the menu.

Installation

Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU)

When operating the camera in a system with a CCU, connect between the CCU connector of the camera and the CAMERA connector of the CCU, using a triax cable. When required, secure the cable, using the supplied cable clamp belt.

Note

The VBS output signal has no subcarrier phase-lock function with respect to external sync signals.

h AUDIO IN CH1 connector (XLR 3-pin) and input select

switch

Connect a channel 1 audio signal and set the switch according to the connected source device.

LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is connected MIC: When an external microphone is connected +48V: To supply power of +48 V to the connected external

microphone

i MIC 1 (microphone 1) select switch

Select the microphone for channel 1. FRONT: To use the microphone connected to the MIC 1 IN

connector

REAR: To use the microphone connected to the AUDIO IN

CH1 connector

j AUDIO IN CH2 connector (XLR 3-pin) and input select

switch

Connect a channel-2 audio signal and set the switch according to the connected source device in the same manner as with channel 1.

k SDI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC type)

For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output. You can select from among camera line signal, return signal, and VF signal for the output with a menu operation.

To use the cable clamp belt

1 Insert the belt bracket C into hole A or B of the cable

clamp belt.

2 1 Remove the back screw-hole cover on the top of

the camera and 2 secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the two supplied screws (+B3×10).

3 1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the

belt, 3 then lock the buckle again.

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4 Adjust the length by pulling down the end of the belt.

INC

Attaching a Lens

For information on handling lenses, refer to the operation manual for the particular lens

F F

1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring and

slide the viewfinder in the direction of arrow A. The viewfinder stopper B automatically pops down.

2 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring to

secure the viewfinder at the most convenient position.

3 Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector.

To adjust the viewfinder’s front-rear position

The viewfinder can slide in the range of 53 mm (2 1/8 inches). Adjust the front-rear position so that you can easily operate it on your shoulder. 1 Pulling the LOCK lever backward permits you to slide the viewfinder backward or forward. 2 Adjust the viewfinder frontrear position and 3 lock it by returning the lever forward to the original position.

1 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.

Attaching a Viewfinder

Caution

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

Example: Attaching an HDVF-200 Viewfinder

For details on the viewfinder, refer to the operation manual for the viewfinder.

LOCK lever

To detach the viewfinder

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

Status displays in the viewfinder

Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display characters and messages showing the camera settings and operation status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety-zone marker.

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When the DISPLAY/MENU switch is set to DISPLAY

Items set to ON using the menu or related switches will be displayed.

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0dB 1/125

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12.5V

F5.6

FORMAT :1080-59.94i ASSIGNABLE1 :5600K ASSIGNABLE2 :OFF ASSIGNABLE REAR:OFF

!ND :2 !FAN :MAX

!EXT :ON !FORMAT :1080-59.94i

a Assignable button indication

The functions assigned to the assignable buttons are indicated.

For the functions that can be assigned, see OPERATION menu <SWITCH ASSIGN1> (page 26).

a TALK indication

Displayed when the intercom microphone is set to ON.

b EX (lens extender) indication

Displayed when a lens extender is in use.

c Zoom position indication

Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99).

d Battery voltage indication

When the CAMERA POWER switch is set to EXT, the DC IN voltage is displayed. When the switch is set to CCU, the internal voltage of the camera is displayed.

e Focus position indication

Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 to 255 [infinity]).

f 5600K mode indication

Displayed when the internal electrical filter (5600K) is set to ON.

g Filter indication

Displays the type of ND filter currently selected with a number (1, 2, 3, or 4).

h White balance memory indication

Shows the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. This is not displayed when a CCU is connected.

W:A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to A. W:B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to B. W:P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

b Format indication

The current video format is displayed.

c ‘!’ indication area

This area is used to display abnormal statuses, using the ‘!’ IND function. Display options can be set, using the menu.

For details, see OPERATION menu <‘!’ IND> (page 25).

Attaching a Microphone

A microphone can be attached to the camera, using the microphone holder of the viewfinder or an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

For attaching to the microphone holder of the viewfinder, refer to the instruction manual for the viewfinder.

When the microphone is attached to the microphone holder of the viewfinder

Secure the microphone cable A to the cable clamp B of the camera.

i Gain value indication

Shows the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch.

j Shutter/ECS indication

Displays the shutter/ECS status. Nothing is displayed if the electronic shutter is set to OFF.

k F-value indication

Indicates the lens F (iris opening) value.

When the STATUS/CANCEL switch is set to STATUS

The status display is changed to show the following items:

F F

L E

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To attach a microphone, using a CAC-12

When attaching a long-type microphone, such as an ECM674/678, use an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

1 1 Remove the front screw-hole cover on the top then

2 fix the CAC-12 in place with the two screws (+B4 supplied with the CAC-12.

CAC-12

×8)

Tripod adaptor

2 Loosen the screw to open the CAC-12 and attach the

microphone.

If the microphone diameter is small, attach the adaptor A (supplied with the CAC-12 or the microphone) to the microphone.

Platform

1 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod and 2

secure it with the screw.

2 Place the camera on the tripod adaptor and slide

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

To remove the camera from the tripod adaptor

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

Mounting the Camera to a Tripod

Mount the camera to a tripod, using an optional VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor.

Caution

• 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.

Installation

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.

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Original position

SHUTTER

RET

LEN

INTERCOM LEVEL

Preparatory Settings

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance

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.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

You can shift the shoulder pad in the range of 28 mm (1 1/8 inches). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.

To adjust

1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad, 2 slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position, and 3 move the lever down to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position.

Shoulder pad lock lever

Bottom of the camera

Note

When a CCU or an external control device, such as an RCP/ RM, is connected, the black balance and white balance are controlled from the external device or the HKCU-FP1 attached to the CCU, and adjustment on the camera is disabled.

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 adjust the white balance when lighting conditions change.

To adjust the black balance

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Shoulder pad

Automatic black balance adjustment begins. In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black set and black balance are adjusted. During adjustment, the message “ABB: EXECUTING” will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

When the adjustment process is completed, the message “ABB: OK” will be displayed. The adjusted value is automatically stored in memory. The black balance values stored in memory will be preserved even when the camera power is turned off.

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.

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To adjust the white balance

SHUTTER

RET

LEN

INTERCOM LEVEL

1 Select the built-in filter according to the lighting

conditions with the filter select knob (1: Clear, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND).

Filter select knob

2 Place a white pattern, as shown below, with the same

lighting conditions as the subject, and zoom in on it.

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.

After about one second, the message “AWB: OK” will be displayed, and the adjustment process will complete. The adjusted value will be automatically stored in the selected memory (A or B).

Note

When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control capability, hunting1) may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain control (labeled IG, IS, S, etc.).

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

For more information, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

About white balance memory

There are two white balance memories: A and B. When you execute automatic white balance adjustment, the adjusted white balance value and the setting of the filter select knob will be stored in either memory A or B, selected with the WHITE BAL switch. The white balance values stored in memory will be preserved even when power is turned off. When power is turned on again, the white balance in memory corresponding to the current WHITE BAL switch setting is retrieved.

If automatic black balance or white balance adjustment fails

If the adjustment process does not end successfully, the error message “ABB: NG” or “AWB: NG” will be displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three seconds. If this error message is displayed, try the adjustment again. If the error message continues to be displayed after several attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.

Note

Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in the rectangle.

3 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.

4 Select white balance memory A or B with the WHITE

BAL switch and push the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward WHT.

WHITE BAL switch

AUTO W/B BAL switch

Automatic white balance adjustment begins. During adjustment, the message “AWB: EXECUTING” will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

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.

Note

When a CCU or an external control device, such as an RCP/ RM, is connected, the electronic shutter is controlled from the external control device or the HKCU-FP1 mounted on the CCU, and the switch on the camera is disabled.

About the shutter modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camera and the shutter speeds that may be selected are as follows:

Shutter mode

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

ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

1) The values in the table are those with 59.94i. With other formats, the available values may be different.

Shutter speed

1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 seconds

Continuously variable in the range of 60.0 Hz to 4300 Hz

Usage

Use to obtain clear images of quickly moving subjects

Use to obtain images of video monitors without horizontal striping

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Note

SHUTTER

RET

LENS

INTERCOM LEVEL

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 with 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.

Selecting the mode and speed of the shutter

The mode and the shutter speed in Standard mode are set using the SHUTTER switch.

1 Push the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the

SEL position.

SHUTTER switch

The current shutter setting will be displayed in the viewfinder for about three seconds.

Example: “Shutter: 1/250”

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4 Rotate the menu control knob to position the cursor

to MAINTENANCE and push on the menu control knob.

The CONTENTS page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed.

CONTENTS M00 TOP

01.<AUTO SETUP>

02.<WHITE SHADING>

03.<BLACK SHADING>

04.<OHB MATRIX>

05.<AUTO IRIS>

06.<MIC GAIN>

07.<CALL/TALLY>

08.<OUTPUT FORMAT>

09.<DOWN CONVERTER>

10.<TEST OUT>

5 Turn the menu control knob to scroll the page and

position the pointer to <DATE> then push on the menu control knob.

The <DATE> page is displayed.

<DATE> M15 TOP

DATE/TIME

2008/12/23 08:32

2 Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again

before the display disappears. Repeat this action until the desired mode or speed is displayed.

Example: with 59.94i

Standard mode

1/100

1/5001/2501/125

ECS mode

1/1000

1/2000

Setting the Local Time

When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the <DATE> page of the MAINTENANCE menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.

For details on menu operations, see “Menus” (page 20).

1 Turn on the camera. 2 While holding the menu control knob pressed, set the

DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU.

The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is displayed at the upper-right corner of the screen.

3 Rotate the menu control knob to set the cursor to

“TOP” and push on the menu control knob.

The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

6 Turn the menu control knob and set the date and time.

Push on the menu control knob to shift to the next digit.

7 When the date/time setting is completed, set the

DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF to exit Menu mode.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Adjustment of the flange focal length (the distance between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane) is necessary in the following situations:

• The first time a lens is attached

• When changing lenses

• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle when zooming

The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by using the focus assist indicators.

See “Displaying the focus assist indicators” (page 17) for the focus assist indicators.

Note

The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange focal length are in different positions on different lenses. Refer to the operation manual for the lens.

1 Set the iris control to manual and open the iris fully.

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2 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment

chart approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust the lighting to get an appropriate video output level.

About 3 meters (10 ft)

4 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

OPERATION and push on the knob.

The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is displayed.

CONTENTS 00 TOP

01.<VF DISPLAY>

02.<'!'IND>

03.<VF MARKER>

04.<VF DETAIL>

05.<FOCUS ASSIST>

06.<ZEBRA>

07.<CURSOR>

08.<VF OUT>

09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>

10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>

3 Loosen the Ff (flange focal length) ring lock screw. 4 With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring

to telephoto.

5 Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and

turn the focus ring to focus the image.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle. 7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus.

Take care not to move the distance ring.

8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is in focus at

both telephoto and wide angle.

9 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.

Setting the Focus Assist Function

Using the OPERATION menu, the assist functions for easier focusing on the viewfinder screen can be activated.

Adding a VF detail signal

Adding a VF detail signal to sharp edges in the image on the viewfinder screen makes it easier to check the focusing condition by observing changes in the detail signal or in the color converted from the detail signal (color detail). The focus setting where the detail signal becomes strongest is the best focus setting.

1 Turn on the camera. 2 Set the the DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU while

holding the menu control knob pressed.

The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.

3 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

“TOP” and push on the knob.

The TOP MENU screen is displayed.

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5 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

<VF DETAIL> and push on the knob.

The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.

<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP

VF DETAIL : ON 25% CRISP : 0 FREQUENCY: 9M FAT MODE : OFF FLICKER : OFF AREA : 70% ZOOM LINK: 100% COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE PEAK COLOR : ON CHROMA LEVEL: 100%

6 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

the item to be set and push on the knob. To use the VF detail signal

Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail function to add the detail signal to sharp edges in the image. You can adjust the signal level (strength) in the range of 0 to 100% (default 25%). You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal with the menu items below: CRISP: Adjust to eliminate fine portions of the detail

signal.

FREQUENCY: Change the detection band of sharp

edges.

FAT M O D E : Turn the function ON/OFF to thicken the

detail signal.

FLICKER: Turn the function ON/OFF to flicker the detail

signal, which makes it easier to check the signal on a CRT screen.

AREA: To limit the area where to display the detail signal. ZOOM LINK: Set the VF detail level at the full WIDE

position. (The VF detail level changes according to the zoom position.)

To use the color detail

Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail signal to a specified color. This makes it easier to check the signal on an LCD screen, including the viewfinder screen. The display color can be selected at the column next to ON. You can adjust the coloring with the menu items below: PEAK COLOR: Turn the function ON/OFF to change the

color where the detail signal is strongest.

CHROMA LEVEL: To reduce the chroma components of

the video signal (only for video signals on the viewfinder).

7 Rotate the menu control knob to display the desired

setting and push on the knob.

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8 To finish the adjustments, set the DISPLAY/MENU

switch to OFF to exit Menu mode.

Displaying the focus assist indicators

The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of a subject and converts the integrated values to a level indicator, which shows the focus condition.

Level indicator (Its position and operations can be adjusted.)

Area marker to display the detection area of the focus (Its size and position can be adjusted.)

The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator substantially changes depending on picture elements or shooting environments. Adjust it with GAIN and OFFSET as required.)

1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION

menu (referring to step 1 to 4 in “Adding a VF detail signal”).

2 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

<FOCUS ASSIST> and push on the menu control knob.

The <FOCUS ASSIST> page is displayed.

<FOCUS ASSIST> 05 TOP

INDICATOR : OFF MODE : BOX BOTTOM LEVEL : 3 QUICK GAIN : 50 OFFSET : 50 AREA MARKER: ON SIZE : MIDDLE POSITION : CENTER POSITION H: 50 POSITION V: 50

3 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to

the item to be set and push on the knob. To use the level indicator

Setting INDICATOR to ON displays the level indicator on the viewfinder. You can set the display format with the menu items below.

MODE: Set the type and position of the indicator. LEVEL: Set the density and the response speed of the

indicator.

GAIN: Set the sensitivity of the indicator. OFFSET: Set the offset of the focus detection value.

1) Normally, the sensitivity of the indicator is automatically set to the optimum value in conjunction with the AREA MARKER SIZE set value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity value cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting environment.

2) Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction with the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN set values. Use this setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting environment.

To use the area marker

Setting AREA MARKER to ON displays the detection area of the focus as a marker on the viewfinder screen. You can set the size and position of the detection area with the menu items below. SIZE: The size of the detection area can be changed. (If

the area size is too large, both the subject and the background are included in the area, making the indicator display easily deviate from the subject.)

POSITION: Roughly set the position of the detection area. POSITION H: Finely adjust the position of the detection

area in the horizontal directions.

POSITION V: Finely adjust the position of the detection

area in the vertical directions.

4 Rotate the menu control knob to display the desired

setting and push on the knob.

5 To finish the adjustments, set the DISPLAY/MENU

switch to OFF to exit Menu mode.

Notes

• When INDICATOR is ON, the effect area marker is disabled even if EFFECT is set ON on the <VF MARKER> page.

• When AREA MARKER is ON, the safety zone marker is disabled even if SAFETY ZONE is set ON on the <VF MARKER> page.

• When displaying the focus assist indicators, check that the flange focal length has been precisely adjusted.

See “Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” (page 15) for the flange focal length.

Setting the Camera Outputs

You can specify video signals directly output from the camera, with menu operations.

Note

The MAIN (camera picture), RET (return video), or VF (the same picture as that displayed on the viewfinder screen) setting is common to SD-SDI and VBS. Different signals cannot be output.

The menu pages used for the output settings have been registered to the USER menu at the factory.

• <POWER SAVE> (U11)

•<OUTPUT FORMAT> (U16)

• <TEST OUT> (U17)

• <SDI OUT> (U18)

• <DOWN CONVERTER> (U19)

Set the menu items on the above menu pages to the settings shown in the following tables.

For details on menu operations and the USER menu, see “Menus” on page 20.

Outputting the signal being shot (camera picture)

The same textual information as that displayed on the viewfinder screen can be added to the output signal by setting CHARACTER to ON on the <SDI OUT> or <TEST OUT> page.

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To output as HD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT MAIN

To output as SD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL MAIN

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT SD-SDI

To output as VBS

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL MAIN

<TEST OUT> OUTPUT VBS

Constantly outputting a return video

• When a CCU is connected, one of the signals being supplied to the CCU can be output from the camera.

• The last selected return signal is output.

• The same character information as that displayed on the viewfinder screen can be added to the output signal by setting CHARACTER to ON on the <SDI OUT> or <TEST OUT> page.

To output as HD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT RET

To output as SD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL RET

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT SD-SDI

To output as VBS

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL RET

<TEST OUT> OUTPUT VBS

The output is synchronized with switching among Y, R, G, and B or switching to a return signal.

• With SD-SDI or VBS, the output is synchronized only with switching between a return signal and the camera image. It does not correspond to switching among Y, R, G, and B. Information other than CHARACTER (such as VF MARKER, VF DETAIL, and ZEBRA) cannot be added to the output.

Note

With the settings for outputting the same image as that on the viewfinder, the output will be obtained in 1080i, even if the format setting is 720P.

To output as HD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT VF

To output as SD-SDI

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> SDI OUT ACTIVE

DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL VF

<SDI OUT> OUTPUT SD-SDI

To output as VBS

Menu page Item Setting

<POWER SAVE> DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE

<DOWN CONVERTER> OUTPUT SIGNAL VF

<TEST OUT> OUTPUT VBS

Outputting a prompter signal

The VBS signal supplied to the PROMPTER connector of the CCU is output from the PROMPTER/GENLOCK/RET connector of the camera.

Outputting a Trunk Signal

The trunk signal can be used for communication between an external device connected to the REMOTE connector of the camera and an external device connected to the TRUNK connector of the CCU.

To output the trunk signal from the REMOTE connector

Menu page Item Setting

<TRUNK> TRUNK ON

Outputting the same image as that on the viewfinder screen

• With HD-SDI, you can obtain a signal that includes the same information as that being displayed on the viewfinder according to the settings for VF MARKER, CHARACTER, VF DETAIL, ZEBRA, etc. The ON/OFF or other settings for adding information are common to those for the viewfinder.

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Basic Procedure for

• Settings for the output signals from the camera (page

17)

• Flange focal length setting (page 15)

Shooting

Note

When an HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit or an external control device, such as an RCP-series Remote Control Panel, is connected, the white balance, black balance and shutter adjustments are controlled from the external device, and the controls on the camera are disabled.

For operations on the external control device, refer to the operation manual for the device.

1 Turn the camera on.

To operate the camera on power supplied through the DC IN connector of the camera via an AC power adaptor, set the CAMERA POWER switch to EXT. To operate the camera on power via the connected HXCU-100, set the CAMERA POWER switch to CCU.

2 Set the filter select knob and 5600K appropriately for

the lighting conditions.

Filter select knob setting

Filter select knob Lighting conditions

1 (CLEAR) Indoor shooting

2 (1/4 ND) Outdoor (cloudy or rainy) or indoor

3 (1/16 ND) Outdoor shooting in daytime

4 (1/64ND) Outdoor shooting when you wish to

1) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus.

From the viewpoint of the characteristics of lenses, shooting with the iris set in the range of F4 to F8 is generally recommended for good quality pictures. Set the filter select knob to bring the iris setting into that range. However, this may not apply when special composition is desired.

5600K setting

The 5600K ON/OFF function has been assigned to assignable button 1 (front right, upper) at the factory.

shooting when you wish to reduce the depth of field

reduce the depth of field, or especially under bright outdoor ambient light

4 Adjust the eyepiece focus as well as the contrast and

brightness of the viewfinder image.

For viewfinder settings, refer to the operation manual for the viewfinder.

5 If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety

zone and zebra pattern in the viewfinder image, using the OPERATION menu.

6 Check the sound system settings.

• Microphone connections

• Settings of the AUDIO IN switches

• Settings on the VTR (Refer to the operation manual for

the VTR.)

7 Adjust the white balance and black balance (page 13). 8 Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in

focus.

9 Set up the VTR according to your shooting objectives

then start recording, using the button on the VTR.

For details on VTR setup and operations, refer to the operation manual for your VTR.

10When shooting is finished, stop recording, using the

button on the VTR.

5600K Example of lighting conditions

OFF Indoor shooting under lighting with lower color

temperature, such as a halogen or tungsten lamp

ON Outdoor shooting in daytime, or indoor shooting

under lighting with higher color temperature

3 Check the settings of the camera.

• Settings of switches/control knobs

• Settings on the OPERATION menu (page 24) and the PAINT menu (page 28)

• Electronic shutter setting (page 14)

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Menus

The menus displayed on the viewfinder screen enable various settings of the camera. The following controls are used to operate the menus. To enter Menu mode, you can use the DISPLAY/MENU switch either on the side or on the rear operation panel. The menu control knob at the low on the front panel and that on the rear operation panel function the same. Rotate the knob to select menu items or values and push on it to register (enter) the selection.

Front right

Push on

Rear operation panel

RET1 RET

PGM1

MIC

LINE

PROD

OFF

ENG

LEVEL

ENG PROD TRACKER

REAR

FRONT

INTERCOM EARPHONE

DISPLAY/MENU switch

Rotate

Menu control knob

234

PGM2

DISPLAY

OFF

Displaying Menu Pages

DISPLAY/MENU switch

STATUS/CANCEL switch

ASSIGNABLE

Push on

Rotate

Menu control knob

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Menu Purpose

USER This menu can include menu pages selected

from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus, for convenience. Changing, adding, and deleting pages can be performed with the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.

USER MENU CUSTOMIZE

This menu allows you to edit the USER menu.

For details on the USER menu, see “Editing the USER Menu” (page 21).

ALL This menu permits you to control all items of

the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu, and DIAGNOSIS menu as a single menu.

OPERATION This menu contains items for camera operators

to operate the camera. It mainly permits viewfinder, intercom, and switch settings.

PAINT This menu contains items for making detailed

image adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output from the camera. Support of a video engineer is usually required to use this menu. Although you can also use an external control device to set the items on this menu, the menu is effective when using the camera by itself outdoors.

MAINTENANCE This menu contains items for performing

camera maintenance operations, such as changing the system or setting infrequently used “paint” items.

FILE This menu is for performing file operations,

such as writing or clearing the reference file.

DIAGNOSIS This menu enables you to confirm the self-

diagnostic information.

To display a menu page

Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU. The menu page last accessed will be displayed. If it is the first time, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu will be displayed.

To display the TOP MENU screen

If you set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU while holding the menu control knob pressed, “TOP” is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. Turn the menu control knob to move the pointer ( display to “TOP” and push on the knob. The TOP MENU screen is displayed, listing the available menus.

Menus

,) on the

To disable the “TOP” indication

Turn the power off then on again, or set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU while holding the STATUS/ CANCEL switch pressed toward CANCEL. This disables the TOP selection.

Setting the Menu

To select a menu on the TOP MENU screen

Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer with the desired menu indication then push on the knob. The CONTENTS page (page No. 00) or the last accessed page of the selected menu is displayed.

To select a page from a CONTENTS page

Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer with the desired page indication then push on the menu control knob.

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If the screen can be scrolled, arrows will indicate the direction for scrolling.

CONTENTS 00 TOP

01.<VF DISPLAY>

02.<'!'IND>

Pointer

The selected page is displayed.

03.<VF MARKER>

04.<VF DETAIL>

05.<FOCUS ASSIST>

06.<ZEBRA>

07.<CURSOR>

08.<VF OUT>

09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>

10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>

Page number

<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP

VF DETAIL : ON 25% CRISP : 0 FREQUENCY: 9M FAT MODE : OFF

To change the displayed page

1 Check that the pointer is located at the left of the page

number then push on the menu control knob.

The pointer changes to a flashing question mark.

flash

<VF DETAIL> ? 04 TOP

VF DETAIL : ON 25% CRISP : 0 FREQUENCY: 9M FAT MODE : OFF

2 Rotate the menu control knob to flip through the

pages, and push on the knob when the desired page is displayed.

The question mark will change back to the pointer, and operations with the displayed page are enabled.

To return to the TOP MENU screen

Align the pointer with “TOP” at the top right of the menu page then push on the menu control knob.

<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP

VF DETAIL : ON 25% CRISP : 0 FREQUENCY: 9M FAT MODE : OFF

To set the Menu Items

If a question mark is flashing at the left of the page number, push on the menu control knob to change it to the pointer. Operation on the displayed page is enabled.

To reset a changed value

If you press the STATUS/ CANCEL switch toward CANCEL before pushing on the menu control knob, the setting will be returned to its previous value.

To interrupt settings

Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF to turn off the menu screen display. The setting operation can be restarted by setting the DISPLAY/MENU switch back to MENU.

3 Push on the menu control knob.

The question mark will change back to the pointer, and the new setting will be registered.

4 To change other setting items on the same menu

page, repeat steps 1 through 3.

To specify a character string

When you press the menu control knob with the pointer pointing to an item for which a character string, such as a file ID, is to be specified, a cursor and the list of selectable characters are displayed. The displayed cursor can be moved by rotating the menu control knob.

1 Set the cursor to the position where you wish enter a

character, then push on the menu control knob.

Another cursor appears on the character list.

2 Set the cursor to the character to be entered and push

on the menu control knob.

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

• By selecting INS on the line below the character list, you can enter a space at the cursor position.

• Selecting DEL deletes the character at the cursor position.

• You can return to step 1 without changing the character by selecting RET.

• If you enter the permitted maximum number of characters (up to the stop mark at the right end of the line), the cursor moves to ESC on the line below the character list.

3 Select END and push on the menu control knob.

The new string you have set is registered. To restore the previous string, select ESC and push on the menu control knob.

To end menu operations

Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF.

1 Align the pointer with the desired item, then push on

the menu control knob.

The pointer will change to a flashing question mark.

2 Rotate the menu control knob to change the setting

value.

When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will change quickly; when rotated slowly, the values will change slowly.

Editing the USER Menu

You can select desired pages and items from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus and register them to the USER menu. If you specify pages or items frequently used for the USER menu, you can easily call and use them. The following pages are included on the factory-set USER menu:

Menus

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Menu page title USER menu

No.

<VF OUT> U01 OPERATION 08

<VF DETAIL> U02 OPERATION 04

<FOCUS ASSIST> U03 OPERATION 05

<VF DISPLAY> U04 OPERATION 01

<‘!’ IND> U05 OPERATION 02

<VF MARKER> U06 OPERATION 03

<CURSOR> U07 OPERATION 07

<ZEBRA> U08 OPERATION 06

<SWITCH ASSIGN1> U09 OPERATION 09

<SWITCH ASSIGN2> U10 OPERATION 10

<POWER SAVE> U11 MAINTENANCE M12

<LENS FILE> U12 OPERATION 17

<HEAD SET> U13 OPERATION 11

<INTERCOM LEVEL> U14 OPERATION 12

<MIC GAIN> U15 MAINTENANCE M06

<OUTPUT FORMAT> U16 MAINTENANCE M08

<TEST OUT> U17 MAINTENANCE M10

<SDI OUT> U18 MAINTENANCE M11

<DOWN CONVERTER> U19 MAINTENANCE M09

<TRUNK> U20 MAINTENANCE M13

<ROM VERSION> U21 DIAGNOSIS D03

Source menu / page No.

For the items on each page, see “OPERATION Menu” (page

24), “MAINTENANCE Menu” (page 30), or “DIAGNOSIS Menu” (page 34).

The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure the USER menu as follows:

• Creating a new page with items selected from multiple menu pages

• Adding (registering) a menu page (new page you create or existing menu page) to the USER menu

• Deleting (unregistering) a page from the USER menu

• Changing the order of pages of the USER menu

To create a new page

While the EDIT page contains factory-preset items, the USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages are all blank in their initial state. You can register up to 10 items, including blank lines, on each of these pages.

1 Select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE on the TOP MENU

screen (page 20).

If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the menu appears.

If the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been used before, the page last accessed appears.

2 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the menu

control knob to move the pointer to any of USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT then push on the menu control knob to display the page. If a different page is displayed, turn the menu control knob until the desired page appears then push on the menu control knob to select the page.

Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page

USER 2 EDIT E03cTOP

3 Move the pointer to the item to be added (this

operation is unnecessary if no item exists on the page, as shown in the figure for the previous step) then push on the menu control knob.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

EDIT FUNCTION

INSERT MOVE DELETE BLANK

ESC

4 Move the pointer to INSERT and push on the menu

control knob.

The page with the last item added appears.

<SW STATUS> P01

FLARE : GAMMA : ON BLK GAM : OFF KNEE : ON WHT CLIP: ON DETAIL : ON LVL DEP : ON SKIN DTL: OFF MATRIX : OFF

ESC

5 Add the items.

1 Turn the menu control knob until the page that has the

desired items appears, then push on the menu control knob.

2 Turn the menu control knob to move the pointer to the

desired item, then push on the menu control knob

Menus

CONTENTS E00

01.EDIT PAGE

02.USER 1 EDIT

03.USER 2 EDIT

04.USER 3 EDIT

05.USER 4 EDIT

06.USER 5 EDIT

07.USER 6 EDIT

08.USER 7 EDIT

09.USER 8 EDIT

10.USER 9 EDIT

TOP

The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.

6 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 3 to 5.

You can add up to 10 items on one page.

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To change the order of items on a page

1 Move the pointer to the item to be moved then push

on the menu control knob.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Select MOVE then push on the menu control knob.

The previously displayed page appears again.

3 Move the pointer to the position where you wish to

move the item then push on the menu control knob.

ITEM MOVE

xx c

VF OUT : COLOR

VF DETAIL : OFF

MARKER : ON CURSOR : OFF ZEBRA SW : OFF : 1

ASSIGNABLE1 : OFF

ESC

2 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the menu

control knob to move the pointer to EDIT PAGE then push on the menu control knob to display the EDIT PAGE screen. If a different page is displayed, turn the menu control knob until the EDIT PAGE screen appears then push on the menu control knob to select the page.

EDIT PAGE E01

01.<VF OUT>

02.<VF DETAIL>

03.<FOCUS ASSIST>

04.<VF DISPLAY>

05.<'!' IND>

06.<VF MARKER>

07.<CURSOR>

08.<ZEBRA>

09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>

10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>

TOP

3 Move the pointer to the position where you wish to

add the page then push on the menu control knob.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in step 3. In the above example, ASSIGNABLE1 is moved to the top, and the other items are moved down one line.

To delete items from a page

1 Move the pointer to the item to be deleted then push

on the menu control knob.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Select DELETE and push on the menu control knob.

The previously displayed page appears again, and the message “DELETE OK? YESbNO” appears.

3 To delete, turn the menu control knob to move the

pointer to YES and push on the menu control knob.

To insert a blank line

1 Move the pointer to the item above which you wish to

insert a blank line.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Select BLANK then push on the menu control knob.

The previously displayed page appears again, and a blank line is inserted above the specified item.

Note

You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items have already been registered.

4 Select INSERT then push on the menu control knob.

The selection screen appears.

CONTENTS

xx c

01.USER 1

02.USER 2

03.USER 3

04.USER 4

05.USER 5

06.USER 6

07.USER 7

08.USER 8

09.USER 9

10.USER 10

ESC

5 Move the pointer to the desired page then push on the

menu control knob.

This adds the number and name of the selected page above the item selected in step 3.

To cancel addition of a page

Before pushing the menu control knob in step 5, turn the menu control knob to move the pointer to ESC at the top right of the screen then push on the menu control knob. The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.

To delete a page from the USER menu

1 On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU

CUSTOMIZE menu, move the pointer to the page to be deleted and push on the menu control knob.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Select DELETE then push on the menu control knob.

The previously displayed page appears again, and the message “DELETE OK? YESbNO” appears.

To add a page to the USER menu

1 Select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE on the TOP MENU

screen.

If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the menu appears. If the menu has been used before, the page last accessed appears.

ITEM DELETE DELETE OK? YES

01.<VF OUT>

02.<VF DETAIL>

03.<FOCUS ASSIST>

04.<VF DISPLAY>

05.<'!' IND>

06.<VF MARKER>

07.<CURSOR>

08.<ZEBRA>

09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>

10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>

ESC

3 To delete, turn the menu control knob to move the

pointer to YES then push on the menu control knob.

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To change the order of pages on the USER menu

OPERATION Menu

1 Display the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU

CUSTOMIZE menu. Turn the menu control knob to move the pointer to the page that you wish to move.

The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Select MOVE then push on the menu control knob.

The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.

3 Move the pointer to the position where you wish to

move the page then push on the menu control knob.

ITEM MOVE

01.<VF OUT>

02.<VF DETAIL>

03.<FOCUS ASSIST>

04.<VF DISPLAY>

05.<'!' IND>

06.<VF MARKER>

07.<CURSOR>

08.<ZEBRA>

09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>

10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>

The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3. In the above example, <SWITCH ASSIGN1> moves to the “04” position, and the <VF DISPLAY> and following pages move down one line.

ESC

Note

These remarks are common for all the following menu tables.

ON, OFF, 0, ... , in the Settings columns: Default settings

Page No. nn (Unn): For the pages that have been registered

on the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parenthesis.

Execute by ENTER: Execute by pushing on the menu control

knob.

Page title Page No.

<VF DISPLAY> 01(U04)

Item Settings

EX ON

ZOOM ON, OFF

DISP LEFT, RIGHT

FOCUS

Valid only when a serial lens is used

ND ON, OFF

5600K ON

IRIS ON

WHITE ON, OFF

GAIN ON, OFF

SHUTT ON

BATT ON, OFF

RETURN ON, OFF

TA LK ON

MESSAG ALL

, OFF

ON, OFF

, OFF

, WRN, AT, OFF

ALL: To display all

messages

WRN: To display

warning messages and higher

AT: To display Auto

Setup information and higher

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Page title Page No.

<'!' IND> 02 (U05)

Item Settings

[IND]: Activate/deactivate the '!' indication (page

11).

[NORMAL]: Specify the conditions under which

the ‘!’ indication is not to be displayed even if [IND] is ON. (By specifying the standard or normal conditions here, non-standard or abnormal conditions can be found with the ‘!’ indication on the viewfinder.)

ND [IND] ON

[NORMAL] 1

WHITE [IND] ON

[NORMAL] P, A

5600K [IND] ON

[NORMAL] ON, OFF

GAIN [IND] ON, OFF, - - -

[NORMAL] L

SHUTT [IND] ON

[NORMAL] ON, OFF

FAN [IND] ON, OFF

[NORMAL] AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, MAX

EXT [IND] ON

FORMAT [IND] ON

[NORMAL]

UC model:

59.94i CE model:

59.94i, 59.94P, 50i

, OFF

, 2, 3, 4

(combination allowed)

, OFF, - - -

- - - : with CCU connected

, B

(combination allowed)

, OFF, - - -

- - - : with CCU connected

, M, H

(combination allowed)

, OFF, - - -

- - - : with CCU connected

, OFF

, 59.94P, 50i, 50P

, 50P

Page title Page No.

<VF MARKER> 03 (U06)

<VF DETAIL> 04 (U02)

Item Settings

MARKER ON, OFF

WHITE

, BLACK, DOT

CENTER ON, OFF

1, 2, 3, 4

1: Entire cross 2: Entire cross with a

hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole

SAFETY ZONE ON, OFF

80.0, 90.0, 92.5, 95.0%

EFFECT ON, OFF

ASPECT ON, OFF

16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3

MASK ON, OFF

0 to 15 12

SAFETY

For the safety marker in Aspect mode

VF DETAIL ON

CRISP

FREQUENCY 9M, 14M, 18M

FAT MODE ON, OFF

FLICKER ON, OFF

AREA 100%, 70%, 60%, 50%,

ZOOM LINK 0%

COLOR DETAIL ON, OFF

PEAK COLOR ON, OFF

CHROMA LEVEL

ON, OFF

80.0, 90.0

0 to 100% 25%

–99 to +99 0

40%

100%

BLUE, RED, YELLOW

100%, 50%, 25%, 0%

, (FOCUS)

(FOCUS): Displayed

when INDICATOR of

<FOCUS ASSIST> is

ON.

Set the level to darken outside the aspect area.

, (AREA)

(AREA): Displayed when

AREA MARKER of

<FOCUS ASSIST> is

ON.

, 92.5, 95.0%

, OFF

, 25%, 50%, 75%,

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Page title Page No.

<FOCUS ASSIST> 05 (U03)

<ZEBRA> 06 (U08)

<CURSOR> 07 (U07)

<VF OUT> 08 (U01)

Item Settings

INDICATOR ON, OFF, (EFFECT)

MODE BOX

LEVEL 1 to 5 3

GAIN 0 to 99 50

OFFSET 0 to 99 50

AREA MARKER ON, OFF, (ASPECT)

SIZE SMALL, MIDDLE

POSITION LEFT, CENTER

POSITION H 0 to 99 0

POSITION V 0 to 99 0

ZEBRA ON, OFF

ZEBRA1 LEVEL 50 to 109% 70

WIDTH 0 to 30% 10

ZEBRA2 50 to 109% 100

CURSOR ON, OFF

BOX/CROSS BOX

H POSITION 0 to 99 50

V POSITION 0 to 99 50

WIDTH 0 to 99 50

HEIGHT 0 to 99 50

VF OUT COLOR, Y, R, G, B

RET MIX VF ON, OFF

MIX DIRECTION MAIN, RET

MIX VF MODE Y-MIX, WIRE(W), WIRE(B)

MIX VF LEVEL 0 to 80

VF SCAN 16:9

(EFFECT): Displayed

when EFFECT of <VF MARKER> is ON.

, B&W, COL

BOTTOM

RIGHT

QUICK, SMOOTH

1, 2, 1&2

WHITE, BLACK, DOT

, LEFT, TOP,

(ASPECT): Displayed

when ASPECT SAFETY of <VF MARKER> is ON.

, LARGE

, RIGHT

, CROSS

, 4:3

Page title Page No.

<SWITCH ASSIGN1> 09 (U09)

Item Settings

GAIN

ASSIGNABLE 1 UC model:

ASSIGNABLE 2 UC model:

ASSIGNABLE REAR

RE.ROTATION

Specify operation mode of the menu control knob on the front.

–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB

[L]:

[M]:

–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB

[H]:

–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB

OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, INCOM, VF DETAIL, MIX VF,

, FAN MAX

5600K CE model:

OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K

OFF

, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, INCOM, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K, FAN MAX

CE model:

, RETURN1 SW,

OFF

RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K, FAN MAX

UC model:

, RETURN1 SW,

OFF

RETURN2 SW, INCOM, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K, FAN MAX, MARKER, CURSOR, VF SCAN

CE model:

, RETURN1 SW,

OFF

RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K, FAN MAX, MARKER, CURSOR, VF SCAN

, RVS

STD

STD: Clockwise rotation

moves the pointer down or increases values on the menu screen.

RVS: Counterclockwise

rotation moves the pointer down or increases values on the menu screen.

, FAN MAX

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Page title Page No.

<SWITCH ASSIGN2> 10 (U10)

<HEAD SET> 11 (U13)

<INTERCOM LEVEL> 12 (U14)

<RECEIVE SEL1> 13

Item Settings

LENS VTR S/S

Assign a function to the VTR START/STOP switch on the mounted lens.

FRONT RET2

HANDLE SW1 UC model:

HANDLE SW2 UC model:

ZOOM SPEED 00 to 99 20

INTERCOM MIC DY N AMI C, CARBON,

LEVEL

UC model:

OFF, RETURN1 SW,

RETURN2 SW CE model:

OFF, RETURN1 SW,

RETURN2 SW

PROD

OFF, RETURN1 SW RETURN2 SW, INCOM, ZOOM(T)

CE model:

OFF, RETURN1 SW RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, ZOOM(T)

OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, INCOM ZOOM(W)

CE model:

OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, ENG PROD, ZOOM(W)

MANUAL

, INCOM

, ENG,

–60,–40, –20 dB, (–n dB)

Settings in ( ): With

DYNAMIC or CARBON (cannot be changed)

–6, 0, +6 dB

Input gain

POWER ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)

UNBAL ON

SIDE TONE MU, 1 to 99, 50

INTERCOM RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM

UC model only

ENG

CE model only

PROD

CE model only

PGM1 RIGHT

PGM2 RIGHT

TRACKER RIGHT, LEFT

Settings in ( ): With

DYNAMIC or CARBON (cannot be changed)

, OFF, (ON), (OFF)

Settings in ( ): With

CARBON (cannot be changed)

SEPARATE, MIX

RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH, - - -

RIGHT, LEFT

, BOTH, - - -

, LEFT, BOTH, - - -

, BOTH, - - -

Page title Page No.

<RECEIVE SEL2> 14

<RECEIVE SEL3> 15

<OPERATOR FILE> 16

See FILE menu F01.

<LENS FILE> 17 (U12)

Item Settings

TRACKER RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM

UC model only

TA LK

CE model only

ENG

CE model only

PROD

CE model only

PGM1 RIGHT

PGM2 RIGHT

EARPHONE RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM

UC model only

ENG

CE model only

PROD

CE model only

PGM1 RIGHT

PGM2 RIGHT

TRACKER RIGHT, LEFT

READ (MS→CAM) Execute by ENTER.

WRITE (CAM→MS) Execute by ENTER.

PRESET Execute by ENTER.

FILE ID Max.16 characters

CAM CODE Display only

DATE Display only

FILE 1

CENTER MARKER

To set and store the center marker position.

H POS

V POS

STORE Execute by ENTER.

SEPARATE, MIX

RIGHT, LEFT

SEPARATE, MIX

RIGHT, LEFT

to 17:

1 to 16: When using a

non-serial lens

17: When using a serial

lens

Lens file name

Changeable only when using a non-serial lens

F number (iris open) of the lens

Changeable only when using a non-serial lens

, BOTH, - - -

, LEFT, BOTH, - - -

, BOTH, - - -

, LEFT, BOTH, - - -

, BOTH, - - -

–20 to +20 0

Increasing the value moves it to the right.

–20 to +20 0

Increasing the value moves it downwards.

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PAIN T M enu

Page title Page No.

<SW STATUS> P01

<VIDEO LEVEL> P02

<COLOR TEMP> P03

Item Settings

FLARE ON

GAMMA ON

BLK GAM ON, OFF

KNEE ON, OFF

WHT CLIP ON

DETAIL ON

LVL D E P ON

SKIN DTL ON, OFF

MATRIX ON, OFF

WHITE

BLACK

FLARE

GAMMA

V MOD

FLARE ON, OFF

V MOD ON

D. SHAD ON, OFF

TEST OFF, SAW, 3STEP,

WHITE

AUTO WHITE BALANCE

COLOR TEMP 0K to 65535K 3200K

BALANCE 99 to +99 0

AT W O N, OFF

SPEED 1 to 5 4

MASTER

, OFF

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

R/G/B/M:

R/G/B:

R/G/B/M:

10STEP

R/G/B:

Execute by ENTER.

–3.0dB to +12.0dB, 0.0dB

–99 to +99 0

, OFF

–99 to +99 0

Page title Page No.

<GAMMA> P04

<BLACK GAMMA> P05

<SATURATION> P06

Item Settings

LEVEL

COARSE 0.35 to 0.45 to 0.90

TA BL E STANDARD

GAMMA ON

TEST OFF

LEVEL

RANGE LOW, L.MID, H.MID, HIGH

TEST OFF, SAW, 3 STEP, 10

SATURATION

LOW KEY SAT

TEST OFF, SAW, 3 STEP, 10

R/G/B/M:

With STANDARD selected:

UC model: 1, 2, 3 CE model:

1, 2

With HYPER selected: 1, 2, 3, 4

(When you change the TABLE setting, noise may be generated. This is not malfunction.)

STEP

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

STEP

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

STEP

–99 to +99 0

(0.05 steps)

, HYPER

, 4, 5, 6, 7

, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1: equivalent to a

camcorder 2: 4.5-times gain 3: 3.5-times gain 4: equivalent to SMPTE-

240M 5: equivalent to ITU-

R709 6: 5.0-times gain 7: 5.0-times gain - 709

1: 325% to 100% 2: 460% to 100% 3: 325% to 109% 4: 460% to 109%

, OFF

, SAW, 3 STEP, 10

Master level only

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Page title Page No.

<KNEE> P07

<WHITE CLIP> P08

<DETAIL 1> P09

<DETAIL 2> P10

Item Settings

K POINT

K SLOPE

KNEE ON, OFF

KNEE MAX ON, OFF

KNEE SAT

AUTO KNEE OFF, AUTO

POINT LIMIT

SLOPE

ABS When highlighted (ABS

W CLIP M

ABS When highlighted (ABS

DETAIL ON

LEVEL

LIMITER M

LIMITER WHT

LIMITER BLK

CRISP

LV L D EP

ABS When highlighted (ABS

H/V RATIO

FREQ

MIX RATIO

KNEE APERTURE

ABS When highlighted (ABS

R/G/B/M:

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

–99 to +99 0

mode): K POINT R/G/B, K SLOPE R/G/B, and POINT LIMIT are displayed in absolute values.

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

mode): W CLIP M displayed in absolute values.

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

mode): LEVEL, LIMITER WHT, LIMITER BLK, CRISP, and LVL DEP are displayed in absolute values.

–99 to +99 0

ON, OFF

mode): H/V RATIO, FREQ, MIX RATIO, and KNEE APERTURE are displayed in absolute values.

–99 to +99 0

, OFF

Page title Page No.

<SKIN DETAIL> P11

<USER MATRIX> P12

Item Settings

SKIN DTL ON, OFF

SKIN GATE ON, OFF, (MAT)

AUTO HUE Execute by ENTER.

PHASE 0

WIDTH 0 to 90 29

SAT

LEVEL

ABS When highlighted (ABS

R-G

R-B

G-R

G-B

B-R

B-G

MATRIX ON, OFF

PRESET

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

USER

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

MULTI

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

(MAT): Displayed when

GATE of <MULTI MATRIX> is ON.

to 359

–99 to +99 –89

–99 to +99 0

mode): LEVEL is displayed in an absolute value.

–99 to +99 0

, OFF

SMPTE-240M, ITU-709 SMPTE-WIDE, NTSC, EBU, ITU-601

ON, OFF

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Page title Page No.

<MULTI MATRIX> P13

<SHUTTER> P14

Item Settings

PHASE

Select an axis (angle) for which the multimatrix adjustment to be made.

HUE

Independently set for 16 axes.

SAT

Independently set for 16 axes.

ALL CLEAR Execute by ENTER.

GATE ON, OFF

MATRIX ON, OFF

PRESET

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

USER

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

MULTI

Invalid when MATRIX is OFF

SHUTTER ON, OFF

ECS FREQ 59.94i: 60.00 to 4300 Hz

, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135,

158, 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, 315, 338

–99 to +99 0

The HUE and SAT values for all PHASE settings are cleared.

, (SKIN)

(SKIN): Displayed when

SKIN GATE of <SKIN DETAIL> is ON.

ON, OFF

SMPTE-240M, ITU-709 SMPTE-WIDE, NTSC, EBU, ITU-601

ON, OFF

59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)

1/100 sec

50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,

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

1/60 sec

59.94P: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)

50P: 1/60, 1/125,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)

60.00 Hz

50i: 50.00 to 4700 Hz

50.00 Hz

59.94P: 60.02 to 4600 Hz

50P: 50.03 to 4600 Hz

(UC model)

(CE model)

(UC model)

(CE model)

Page title Page No.

<SCENE FILE> P15

See “FILE menu” F02.

Item Settings

1 To store and read scene

STORE

STANDARD Execute by ENTER.

READ (MS→CAM) Execute by ENTER.

WRITE (CAM→MS) Execute by ENTER.

FILE ID Max.16 characters

CAM CODE Display only

DATE Display only

files (paint data).

MAINTENANCE Menu

Page title Page No.

<AUTO SETUP> M01

<WHITE SHADING> M02

<BLACK SHADING> M03

Item Settings

AUTO BLACK Execute by ENTER.

AUTO WHITE Execute by ENTER.

AUTO LEVEL Execute by ENTER.

AUTO WHITE SHADING

AUTO BLACK SHADING

TEST OFF

V SAW

V PARA

H SAW

H PARA

WHITE

AUTO WHITE SHADING

WHITE SHAD MODE

V SAW

V PARA

H SAW

H PARA

BLK SET

BLACK

MASTER GAIN −3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB

AUTO BLACK SHADING

Execute by ENTER.

, SAW, 3STEP,

10STEP

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

Execute by ENTER.

RGB, RB

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B:

–99 to +99 0

R/G/B/M:

Execute by ENTER.

–99 to +99 0

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<OHB MATRIX> M04

<AUTO IRIS> M05

<MIC GAIN> M06 (U15)

MIC1/MIC2 are valid only when no CCU connected.

<CALL/TALLY> M07

Invalid when no CCU connected

Item Settings

PHASE

Select an axis (angle) for which the OHB matrix adjustment to be made.

HUE

Independently set for 16 axes.

SAT

Independently set for 16 axes.

ALL CLEAR Execute by ENTER.

OHB MATRIX ON, OFF

MATRIX ON, OFF

AUTO IRIS ON, OFF

WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

OVERRIDE

IRIS LEVEL

APL RATIO

IRIS GAIN

IRIS CLOSE ON, OFF

MIC1 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

MIC2 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

FRONT MIC +48V ON

CCU CALL - - -, ON

CAM CALL - - -, ON, OFF

, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135,

158, 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, 315, 338

–99 to +99 0

The HUE and SAT values for all PHASE settings are cleared.

Select the auto iris windows:

123

456

The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs.

–99 to +99, - -

Set the override to temporarily change the reference value for brightness of the automatic iris level in the range of ±2 steps. –99: Two steps to fully

closed iris

+99: Two steps to fully

open iris

- - : OFF The setting returns to “ - - ” when the power is turned off.

–99 to +99 0

±4 steps

–99 to +99 65

–99 to +99 0

, OFF

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<OUTPUT FORMAT> M08 (U16)

<DOWN CONVERTER> M09 (U19)

<TEST OUT> M10 (U17)

<SDI OUT> M11 (U18)

<POWER SAVE> M12 (U11)

<TRUNK> M13 (U20)

Item Settings

CURRENT Displays the current

ACTIVE LINE

Not displayed when a CCU connected

OUTPUT SIGNAL MAIN

SETTING CAM, CCU

SD MATRIX ON, OFF

DETAIL ON

DTL LEVEL

H DTL FREQ

ASPECT SQ, EC

OUTPUT SD-SYNC, HD-SYNC, VF,

(PWR SAVE) Displayed in POWER

VBS-OUT

CHARACTER ON, OFF

GAIN

CHROMA

SETUP

UC model only

HD SYNC-OUT

V-P HA SE

H-PHASE

OUTPUT MAIN, VF, RET, SD-SDI

(PWR SAVE) Displayed in POWER

CHARACTER ON, OFF

EMB AUDIO ON, OFF

(1-MIC1 2-MIC2) (3-AES1 4-AES2)

(1-PGM1 2-PGM2) (3-ENG 4-PROD)

SDI OUT PWR SAVE

DOWN CONVERTER

PROMPTER PWR SAVE, ACTIVE

TRUNK ON

format.

UC model: 1080 59.94i

720 59.94P, 720 50P

CE model:

1080 59.94i, 1080 50i 720 59.94P, 720 50P (When you change the ACTIVE LINE setting, once turn the camera off. The camera will operate in the selected mode when next turned on.)

, OFF

, 1080 50i,

, RET, VF

–99 to +99 0

VBS

SAVE mode only

–127 to +127 0

, OFF

Displayed when the format is NTSC

–127 to +127 0

SAVE mode only

Not displayed if OUTPUT is set to VF

Displayed when OUTPUT is MAIN

Displayed when OUTPUT is other than MAIN

, ACTIVE

PWR SAVE, ACTIVE

, OFF

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<GENLOCK> M14

Items other than REFERENCE are displayed only when no CCU connected.

<DATE> M15

<BATTERY ALARM> M16

<OTHERS 1> M17

Item Settings

REFERENCE Condition of

GENLOCK Display only

STATUS

FORMAT

PHASE

HD H

SD H

DATE/TIME yyyy/mm/dd

BEFORE END 11.5 V

END 11.0 V

FAN MODE OFF, AUTO1

CAM BARS ON, OFF

V DTL CREATION NAM, G, R+G, Y

DTL H/V MODE H/V, Vonly

TEST2 MODE 3STEP

WHITE SETUP MODE

ALAC AUTO, OFF

synchronisation, display only

–1024 to +1023 0

–1700 to +1700 0

–1024 to +1023 0

hh:mm

to 17.0 V

to 11.5 V

, AUTO2,

MIN, MAX

AUTO1: Normal rotation AUTO2: Slow rotation

(The internal temperature may raise with the OFF setting.)

, 10STEP

AWB, A.LVL

With AUTO selected, the status is displayed at the right. (ACTIVE):

Compensation in progress

(WAIT): Waiting for

completion of lens initialization

(STOP): Compensation

is turned off for a nonapplicable lens

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<OTHERS 2> M18

Item Settings

DATE TYPE 1 Y/Mn/D, 2 Mn/D, 3 D/M/Y

4 D/M, 5 M/D/Y

Y: Yea r Mn: Month (numeric) M: Month (character

string)

D: Day

F NO. DISP CONTROL

Select the iris indication on the panel when AUTO IRIS is off: CONTROL: To display

the value from the camera

RETURN: To display the

value returned from

the lens (When AUTO IRIS is on, the value returned from the lens is always displayed.)

, 6 M/D

, RETURN

FILE Menu

Five types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the camera; Operator, Reference, Scene, OHB, and Lens. You can store the items set with the OPERATION menu and customized USER menu in the Operator file.

For the specific items included in these files, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Page title Page No.

<OPERATOR FILE> F01

Item Settings / Default

READ (MS→CAM) Execute by ENTER.

WRITE (CAM→MS) Execute by ENTER.

PRESET Execute by ENTER.

STORE PRESET FILE

FILE ID Max.16 characters

CAM CODE Camera code

DATE Date

To read the operator file from a “Memory Stick”

To write the current settings of the operator file items to a “Memory Stick”

To set the operator file items to the preset values in internal memory

Execute by ENTER.

To store the current settings of the operator file items in the operator file in internal memory.

Enter a comment for the operator file to be written to a “Memory Stick.”

See “To specify a character string” on page 21.

(display only)

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<SCENE FILE> F02

<REFERENCE> F03

Item Settings / Default

1 To store and read scene

STORE

STANDARD Execute by ENTER.

READ (MS→CAM) Execute by ENTER.

WRITE (CAM→MS) Execute by ENTER.

FILE ID Max.16 characters

CAM CODE Camera code

DATE Date

STORE FILE Execute by ENTER.

STANDARD Execute by ENTER.

ALL PRESET Execute by ENTER.

READ (MS→CAM) Execute by ENTER.

WRITE (CAM→MS) Execute by ENTER.

FILE ID Max.16 characters

CAM CODE Camera code

DATE Date

files (paint data): When storing a file in camera memory, specify the number for STORE and execute by ENTER. When reading, only specify the number.

To read the standard paint data

To load five scene files from a “Memory Stick” to internal memory

To write five scene files in the camera’s memory to a “Memory Stick”

Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick.”

See “To specify a character string” on page 21.

(display only)

To store the current settings of the reference file items in the reference file in internal memory.

To read the standard values in the reference file in internal memory.

To resume the factorypreset reference file

To load a reference file from a “Memory Stick”

To write the current settings of the reference file items to a “Memory Stick”

Enter a comment for the reference file to be written to a “Memory Stick.”

See “To specify a character string” on page 21.

(display only)

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<LENS FILE> F04

<OHB FILE> F05

<FILE CLEAR> F06

Item Settings / Default

STORE FILE Execute by ENTER.

No. 1

NAME Lens file name

F NO F1.0 to F3.4 F1.7

CENTER MARKER

To set and store the center marker position

H POS

V POS

STORE Execute by ENTER.

STORE FILE Execute by ENTER.

PRESET OPERATOR

REFERENCE (ALL) Execute by ENTER.

10 SEC CLEAR ON, OFF

OHB WHITE SHAD (ALL)

OHB BLACK SHAD Execute by ENTER.

OHB ND OFFSET Execute by ENTER.

OHB MATRIX Execute by ENTER.

M.S. FORMAT Execute by ENTER.

to 17

1 to 16: When using a

non-serial lens

17: When using a serial

lens

Changeable only when using a non-serial lens

–20 to +20 0

Increasing the value moves it to the right.

–20 to +20 0

Increasing the value moves it downwards.

To store the offset values of the items specific to the CCD (No repeated store operation is necessary even if the CCD is reattached.)

Execute by ENTER.

ON: To clear a specific item in the reference file by holding the menu control knob pressed for 10 seconds.

Execute by ENTER.

To initialize a “Memory Stick”

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DIAGNOSIS Menu

This menu is only for viewing and no setting is made using this menu.

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<BOARD STATUS> D01

<PLD VERSION> D02

<ROM VERSION> D03 (U21)

<SERIAL NO.> D04

Item Indication

OHB OK, NG

DPR OK, NG

CD OK, NG

TX OK, NG

SY OK, NG

PS OK, NG

TG Vx.xxx

AT V x. x xx

VDAP Vx.xxx

VSOP Vx.xxx

ASSIST Vx.xxx

DEMUX Vx.xxx

DEMAP Vx.xxx

AT V x. x x

MODEL HXC-100

NO Serial No.

Precautions

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.

Do not subject to severe shocks

Damage to the case or internal components may result.

When finished using

Set the power switch to OFF.

Operation and storage environment

Store in a level place with air conditioning. If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before storage. 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

Condensation

If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the lens or inside the camera. The camera has no built-in condensation indicator. If you find condensation on the body or lens, switch the camera off and wait for the condensation to disappear for about one hour.

Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CCD image sensors are produced with highprecision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays. This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a malfunction. The white flecks especially tend to be seen

• when operating at a high environmental temperature

• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

The problem may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment (see page 13).

Smear

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.

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Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

About digital triax transmission

A powerful error-correction function is incorporated for the transmission between the camera and CCU. However, if an error occurs on long-distance transmission because of external noise or for some other reason, the compensation by interpolation that partially uses the previous picture may operate.

In digital triax transmission, the following video delay in transmission may occur:

• The video delay in transmission between the camera and the CCU is approx. 9 msec to 12 msec.

• A delay of about 1 frame occurs on the viewfinder display if a camera image is sent back from the CCU to the camera as a return signal.

• The prompter video will delay approx. 5 frames in the standard mode. (For the prompter video, either the standard mode or the low-delay mode using simplified images can be selected on the CCU).

• An appropriate delay is applied to the MIC 1 and 2 audio signals from the CCU according to the video delay.

• It takes a certain time until the video signal transmitted between the camera and the CCU becomes stable after power is applied. This is not a malfunction.

Message Meaning

VF RPN BUSY RPN compensation was attempted from

NO MEMORY STICK A “Memory Stick” operation was

MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR! A “Memory Stick” operation was

MEMORY STICK LOCKED

FILE ERROR An error occurred while reading a file

OTHER MODEL’S FILE You attempted to read a file of other

FILE NOT FOUND The file you attempted to read does not

an external device while being operated using the camera menu. Consult Sony service personnel.

attempted with no “Memory Stick” in the slot.

An error occurred during access to a “Memory Stick.”

attempted with an unformatted “Memory Stick.”

File writing was attempted with a writeprotected “Memory Stick.”

from a “Memory Stick.”

models having no compatibility.

exist in the “Memory Stick.”

Using a “Memory Stick”

When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables you to share data among cameras.

About the distances of triax transmission

The maximum and minimum transmission distances allowed for triax cable connection are shown in the table below. The distances may vary according to the conditions, such as cable degradation. Allowable transmission range when using triax cables with the following characteristics:

3.8 dB to 45.6 dB at 100 MHz (including the loss at connectors)

Cable Max. distance Min. distance

Fujikura 8.5-mm dia. 600 m

Fujikura 14.5-mm dia. 1200 m (3937 ft) 100 m (328 ft)

Belden 9232 13.2-mm dia 850 m (2789 ft) 75 m (246 ft)

(1969 ft) 50 m (164 ft)

Error Messages

If a problem occurs during operation, a warning message is displayed.

Message Meaning

TEMP WARNING The internal temperature is

SET SYSTEM CLOCK The time/date of the internal clock have

OHB BLOCK NG! A problem is detected in the optical block.

MSU RPN BUSY RPN compensation was attempted using

extraordinarily high.

not been set.

the camera menu while being operated from an external device. Consult Sony service personnel.

Usable types of “Memory Stick”

You can use a “Memory Stick,” a “Memory Stick Duo,” a “Memory Stick PRO,” a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” with this product. You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” without any adaptor. However, the MagicGate copyright protection

is not

valid with this product.

1) MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

Note on data read/write speed

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

To insert a “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” with the label side up into the “Memory Stick” slot until it clicks and the access lamp lights in red.

STATUS

CANCEL

Access lamp

If the access lamp is lit or is flashing, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick.” At this time, do not shake the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power of the

Label side

“Memory Stick”

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product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This may damage the data.

Specifications

About a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labelling position

• When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Data may be damaged if: — You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while

it is reading or writing data.

— You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the

effects of static electricity or electric noise.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the “Memory Stick.”

Notes

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labeling position.

• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position.

• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.

• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is: — Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun

— Under direct sunlight — Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

Precautions

• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.

• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.

• The “Memory Stick” application software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

• Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events, even if they are recorded for personal use only.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

General

Power requirements 180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)

12 V DC, 7 A (max.)

Operating temperature −10°C to +45°C (14°F to +113°F)

Storage temperature −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F)

Mass Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz) (camera

Imager

Imager 2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD

Method 3-CCD, RGB

Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)

Electrical characteristics

Sensitivity f10.0 with 59.94 Hz/f11.0 with 50.00 Hz

Image S/N HD output: Typical −55 dB

Horizontal resolution HD: 1000 TV lines (at center of screen)

Geometric distortion Negligible (not including lens distortion)

Optical system specifications

Spectral system F1.4 prism

Built-in filters ND filters

Input/output connectors

CCU Triax connector (1)

LENS 12-pin (1)

VF 20-pin (1)

MIC 1 IN XLR 3-pin, female (1)

AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)

INTERCOM XLR 5-pin, female (1)

EARPHONE Stereo minijack (1)

DC IN XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC

DC OUT 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC, 0.5 A

SDI BNC type (1)

TEST OUT BNC type (1)

PROMPTER/GENLOCK/ RET

RET CTRL 6-pin (1)

REMOTE 8-pin (1)

TRACKER 10-pin (1)

head only)

(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)

SD output: Typical −65 dB (59.94 Hz)

Ty pi c al −63 dB (50.00 Hz)

5% or higher modulation

1: Clear 2: 1/4 ND 3: 1/16 ND 4: 1/64 ND

For MIC: −60 dBu (variable up to −20 dBu by menu or HXCU-100 operation), balanced For LINE: 0 dBu, balanced

maximum It may be limited depending on the load and input conditions.

BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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Supplied accessories

Operating instructions (1)

CD-ROM (1)

Cable clamp belt (1)

Switch label (1)

Flange focal length adjustment sheet (1)

Optional accessories

HD Electronic Viewfinder

HDVF-200 (2-type, monochrome) HDVF-550 (5-type, monochrome) HDVF-C35W (3.5-type, color) HDVF-C730W (6.3-type, color) HDVF-C950W (9-type, color)

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

CAC-6 Return Video Selector

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

“Memory Stick”

Low-repulsion Shoulder Pad A-8286-346-A

Shoulder Strap A-6772-374-C

Related equipment

HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit

HKCU-FP1 Option Panel

RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel

RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit

Dimensions

Unit: mm (inches)

)

136 (5

/8)

)

184 (7

105 (4

363 (14 3/8)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

)

263 (10

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Menu Tree

OPERATION

VF DISPLAY (01)

EX ZOOM

FOCUS ND 5600K IRIS WHITE GAIN SHUTT BATT RETURN TA LK MESSAG

‘ ! ’ IND (02)

ND WHITE 5600K GAIN SHUTT FAN EXT FORMAT

VF MARKER (03)

MARKER CENTER SAFETY ZONE EFFECT ASPECT

VF DETAIL (04)

VF DETAIL

COLOR DETAIL

FOCUS ASSIST (05)

INDICATOR

AREA MARKER

DISP

MASK SAFETY

CRISP FREQUENCY FAT MO DE FLICKER AREA ZOOM LINK

PEAK COLOR CHROMA LEVEL

MODE LEVEL GAIN OFFSET

SIZE POSITION POSITION H POSITION V

ZEBRA (06)

ZEBRA ZEBRA1 LEVEL

WIDTH

ZEBRA2

CURSOR (07)

CURSOR

BOX/CROSS H POSITION V POSITION WIDTH HEIGHT

VF OUT (08)

VF OUT RET MIX VF MIX DIRECTION MX VF MODE MX VF LEVEL VF SCAN

SWITCH ASSIGN 1 (09)

GAIN ASSIGNABLE 1 ASSIGNABLE 2 ASSIGNABLE REAR RE. ROTATION

SWITCH ASSIGN 2 (10)

LENS VTR S/S FRONT RET2 HANDLE SW1 HANDLE SW2

ZOOM SPEED

HEAD SET (11)

INTERCOM MIC

LEVEL POWER UNBAL

INTERCOM LEVEL (12)

SIDE TONE

RECEIVE SEL1 (13)

INTERCOM RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM (UC model) ENG (CE model) PROD (CE model) PGM1 PGM2 TRACKER

RECEIVE SEL2 (14)

TRACKER RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM (UC model) TALK (CE model) ENG (CE model) PROD (CE model) PGM1 PGM2

RECEIVE SEL3 (15)

EARPHONE RECEIVE SELECT

INTERCOM (UC model) ENG (CE model) PROD (CE model) PGM1 PGM2 TRACKER

OPERATOR FILE (16)

READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) PRESET FILE ID CAM CODE DATE

LENS FILE (17)

FILE CENTER MARKER

H POS V POS STORE

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PAI NT

SW STATUS (P01)

FLARE GAMMA BLK GAM KNEE WHT CLIP DETAIL LVL D EP SKIN DTL MATRIX

VIDEO LEVEL (P02)

WHITE BLACK FLARE GAMMA V MOD FLARE V MOD D.SHAD TEST

COLOR TEMP (P03)

WHITE

COLOR TEMP BALANCE ATW

MASTER

GAMMA (P04)

LEVEL COARSE TABLE GAMMA TEST

BLACK GAMMA (P05)

LEVEL RANGE TEST

SATURATION (P06)

SATURATION LOW KEY SAT TEST

KNEE (P07)

K POINT K SLOPE KNEE KNEE MAX KNEE SAT AUTO KNEE

ABS

WHITE CLIP (P08)

W CLIP M ABS

AUTO WHITE BALANCE

SPEED

POINT LIMIT SLOPE

DETAIL 1 (P09)

DETAIL LEVEL LIMITER M LIMITER WHT LIMITER BLK CRISP LVL D EP ABS

DETAIL 2 (P10)

H/V RATIO FREQ MIX RATIO KNEE APERTURE ABS

SKIN DETAIL (P11)

SKIN DTL SKIN GATE

AUTO HUE PHASE WIDTH SAT LEVEL ABS

USER MATRIX (P12)

R-G R-B G-R G-B B-R B-G MATRIX

PRESET

USER

MULTI

MULTI MATRIX (P13)

PHASE HUE SAT ALL CLEAR GATE MATRIX

PRESET

USER

MULTI

SHUTTER (P14)

SHUTTER ECS FREQ

SCENE FILE (P15)

1/2/3/4/5 STORE STANDARD READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE

MAINTENANCE

AUTO SETUP (M01)

AUTO BLACK AUTO WHITE AUTO LEVEL AUTO WHITE SHADING AUTO BLACK SHADING TEST

WHITE SHADING (M02)

V SAW V PARA H SAW H PARA WHITE AUTO WHITE SHADING WHITE SHAD MODE

BLACK SHADING (M03)

V SAW V PARA H SAW H PARA BLK SET BLACK MASTER GAIN AUTO BLACK SHADING

OHB MATRIX (M04)

PHASE HUE SAT ALL CLEAR OHB MATRIX MATRIX

AUTO IRIS (M05)

AUTO IRIS WINDOW OVERRIDE IRIS LEVEL APL RATIO IRIS GAIN IRIS CLOSE

MIC GAIN (M06)

MIC1 MIC2 FRONT MIC +48V

CALL/TALLY (M07)

CCU CALL CAM CALL

OUTPUT FORMAT (M08)

CURRENT ACTIVE LINE

DOWN CONVERTER (M09)

OUTPUT SIGNAL SETTING SD MATRIX

DETAIL DTL LEVEL H DTL FREQ ASPECT

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TEST OUT (M10)

OUTPUT

(PWR SAVE)

VBS-OUT

CHARACTER GAIN CHROMA SETUP (UC model)

HD SYNC-OUT

V-P HA SE H-PHASE

SDI OUT (M11)

OUTPUT

(PWR SAVE) CHARACTER EMB AUDIO

(1-MIC1 2-MIC2)/(3-AES1 4-AES2)

(1-PGM1 2-PGM2)/(3-ENG 4-PROD)

POWER SAVE (M12)

SDI OUT DOWN CONVERTER PROMPTER

TRUNK (M13)

TRUNK

GENLOCK (M14)

REFERENCE GENLOCK

STATUS

FORMAT PHASE

HD H

SD H

DATE (M15)

DATE/TIME

BATTERY ALARM (M16)

BEFORE END END

OTHERS 1 (M17)

FAN MODE CAM BARS V DTL CREATION DTL H/V MODE TEST2 MODE WHITE SETUP MODE ALAC

OTHERS 2 (M18)

DATE TYPE F NO. DISP

FILE

OPERATOR FILE (F01)

READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) PRESET STORE PRESET FILE FILE ID CAM CODE DATE

SCENE FILE (F02)

1/2/3/4/5 STORE STANDARD READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE

REFERENCE (F03)

STORE FILE STANDARD

READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE

LENS FILE (F04)

STORE FILE No. NAME F NO CENTER MARKER

OHB FILE (F05)

STORE FILE

FILE CLEAR (F06)

PRESET OPERATOR REFERENCE (ALL)

OHB WHITE SHAD (ALL) OHB BLACK SHAD OHB ND OFFSET OHB MATRIX M.S. FORMAT

DIAGNOSIS

BOARD STATUS (D01)

OHB DPR CD TX SY PS

PLD VERSION (D02)

TG AT VDAP VSOP ASSIST DEMUX DEMAP

ROM VERSION (D03)

SERIAL NO. (D04)

MODEL NO

ALL PRESET

H POS V POS STORE

10 SEC CLEAR

Appendices

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Sony HXC-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Features

System Configuration

Standalone operation example

System operation example (with a Camera Control Unit)

Parts Identification

Front right

Front left

Rear

Operation panel

Connector panel

Installation

Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU)

Attaching a Lens

Attaching a Viewfinder

Attaching a Microphone

Mounting the Camera to a Tripod

Preparatory Settings

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting the Local Time

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Setting the Focus Assist Function

Setting the Camera Outputs

Outputting a Trunk Signal

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Menus

Displaying Menu Pages

Setting the Menu

Editing the USER Menu

OPERATION Menu

PAIN T M enu

MAINTENANCE Menu

FILE Menu

DIAGNOSIS Menu

Appendices

Precautions

Using a “Memory Stick”

Error Messages

Specifications

Menu Tree