2/3-Inch Full HD 3 CMOS Sensors, Hybrid Optical Cable Camera System
Sony introduces an ideal solution for entry-level HD and SD live production, delivering better quality and performance for live production. HXC-FB75 and HXC-P70 Cameras are equipped with
three 2/3-inch Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors to provide excellent sensitivity (F12 at 1080i/59.94, F13 at 1080i/50) with a low noise ratio at -60 dB for clear images. With sensors common to both
the HXC-FB75 and HXC-P70, you can flexibly combine these cameras as required, and you can use a wide range of output formats. By direct connection with hybrid fiber cable, both the HXCFB75 and the HXC-P70 can support long-distance connection from camera head to CCU while also supplying power. When you connect via single-mode fiber cable, this direct connection
distance can be extended up to 10 km. Both cameras can also be controlled from a CCU panel and remote controller.
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Common features of HXC-FB75 & HXC-P70
Excellent Picture Quality Auto Lens Aberration Compensation (ALAC) Function
Three Exmor Full-HD CMOS Sensors
The HXC-FB75 and HXC-P70 are equipped with three 2/3-inch Exmor
CMOS sensors delivering superior picture performance with Full HD
resolution. Due to Sony’s advanced sensor technologies, this imager
provides brilliant sensitivity (F12 for 1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F13
for 1920 x 1080/50i mode), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio at -60
dB, and a high horizontal resolution of 1,000 TV lines.*1 All of these
excellent features result in high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise. This
significantly enhances shooting in low-light environments. In addition to the camera’s high
performance of these cameras, a wide range of output formats are available including
1080i/59.94,50, 1080PsF/29.97,25, 720p/59.94,50, 480i/59.94, and 576i/50.
*1 In 1920 x 1080i mode.
Equipped with a Direct Fiber Connector as Standard
Selectable use between hybrid fiber cable and single mode fiber cable can be realized
on this multi-purpose connector. A Neutrik opticalCON DUO connector and hybrid cable
provide secure protection against dust and liquid ingress because this connector has a
small internal cover mechanism which guards against damage and interference while
allowing long-distance extension with a power supply.
Variety of Picture Adjustment Functions
Skin-tone detail
This function allows adjustment (emphasis
or suppression) of the detail level for a
specific hue or chroma area in the image,
such as human skin tones. Three channels
of skin tone gate can be set. With this you
are able to create the appropriate natural
skin tone in a wide range, depending on
shooting object conditions.
Knee saturation
Hue and chroma in highlighted areas can be
adjusted to reproduce natural human skin
tones under strong lighting.
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and four types of hyper gamma table are featured. The hyper
gamma values enable cinema-like image creation with wide dynamic range.
Adaptive-matrix function
This enables ideal color conversion for shooting even under excessively strong ambient lighting
conditions such as live shooting under bright monochromatic blue light. These conditions.
Other functions
Black Gamma, Multo-Matrix, Low Key Saturation, Master White Gain, Extended Clear Scan
Shutter, etc.
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Natural Skin-tone Detail OFF
Knee Saturation OFF
Natural Skin-tone Detail ON
Simulated images
Knee Saturation ON
Simulated images
Use this function to improve chromatic aberration according to the correcting value of the lens.*
*2 When using applicable lenses.
Total Level Control System in Auto Gain,
Auto Iris, and Auto Shutter
This function automatically adjusts optimum gain, iris, and shutter speed in accordance
with each shooting situation.
Digital Extender
It is available at x2 or x4 magnified picture output.
x2 or x4 mode can be remotely controlled by the selection of assignable setting.
The CCU control panel of HXCU-FB70, RCP remote control panel, or an external control via
Sony Simple Camera Protocol can change the Digital Extender mode.
x1 (normal)x2x4
Expandable Operability with the HXCU-FB70
The HXCU-FB70 Optical Fiber Camera Control Unit (CCU) enables precise control of HXC-FB75
and HXC-P70 picture adjustments, and ensures easy and precise color matching among
HXC-D70, HXC-FB75, and HXC-P70 cameras.
USB Interface
By connecting USB flash drivers, the data configuration files can be saved and loaded.
HDVF Interface for Connecting a Variety of Viewfinders
The HXC-FB75 have an HDVF interface that suits the latest HD portable viewfinders
(including OLED display devices) offering high picture quality.
HDVF-EL20HDVF-EL30HDVF-L750
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HXC-FB75
HXC-FB75KCHXC-FB75H
CCU Connection, Transmission, and Power Extension (up to 350 m)
Via Hybrid-Type Optical Fiber Cable
When you configure the HXC-FB75 with the HXCU-FB70 CCU, the camera head connector
combined with hybrid-type optical fiber cable supports extended signal transmission with
the required power supply up to 350 m. Full camera control is possible through a
user-friendly operational panel designed specifically to work with HXC Series cameras.
Long-Distance Transmission (up to 10 km) with Single-Mode Fiber Cable
When you connect using a single-mode fiber (SMF) cable, and provided there is a local
power supply, transmission can extend up to 10 km. In many facilities, SMF is already laid as
part of the infrastructure, allowing you to install the camera system quickly and easily.
Supplied with HD Viewfinder, HD Lens and Monaural Microphone
The HXC-FB75KC camera package includes the 3.5-inch QHD Color LCD Monocular
Viewfinder which offers better and easier focusing than comparable viewfinders. The
camera is also supplied with a portable HD 20x zoom lens and monaural electret condenser
microphone.
Slow Shutter with 8-Frame Accumulation and +12 dB Gain-Up
Utilizing the Slow Shutter function, you can achieve up to 8 frames of frame accumulation. In
combination with the +12 dB gain-up function, appropriately exposed pictures are available
while keeping sharpness without noise, even in very dark environments. These unique features
can be used in a wide range of applications.
*3 This capability is available only in HD1080 mode; it is unavailable in HD720 mode.
SD Down-Converter
You can achieve down-converted SD signal output from both the HXC-FB75 and the
HXCU-FB70.
Built-In Optical ND Filter with Electrical CC Filter
The HXC-FB75 is equipped with a neutral density (ND) optical filter and electrical
color correction (CC) filter. The ND filter supports ND: 1; CLEAR, 2; 1/4ND, 3; 1/16ND,
and 4; 1/64ND. Along with the electrical CC filter, you can achieve the appropriate
color temperature by white balance adjustment and also change the color
temperature according to your preference.
Versatile Camera Interfaces
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. REMOTE
12
. TEST OUT
13
. SDI OUT
14
. DC IN
15
. INTERCOM
16
. AUDIO2 IN
17
. DC OUT
18
. PROMPTER/GENLOCK
19
. SDI IN
20
. CCU connector
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2
3
4
5
6
910 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19
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. PGM LEVEL
2
20
. RET2 selector switch
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. RET1
4
. INTERCOM LEVEL
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. INTERCOM MIC switch
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. CALL
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. TALLY indicators
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. TALLY switch
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. EARPHONE jack
10
. LINE/Mic/+48V selector switch
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HXC-P70
Long-distance Transmission up to 10 km
The hybrid-type optical fiber cable can extend the distance between the camera and the
HXCU-FB70 CCU to a maximum of 500 m* while supplying the required power. Using singlemode fiber (SMF) cables, this distance can extend up to 10 km with local power supply.
The HXC-P70 can utilize the SMF cable infrastructure that’s often available in many
buildings, which means you can install the camera system quickly and easily.
* Fiber cable extension up to 500 m is available when you are also using a portable lens.
Slow Shutter with 64-frame Accumulation and +48 dB Gain-up
Utilizing the Slow Shutter function, frame accumulation is possible up to 64 frames.* In
combination with the +48 dB gain-up function, very bright pictures are available even
in very dark environments. These unique features can be used in wider roles such as
surveillance and security, in addition to production studio, auditorium, conference, houses
of worship, and other unmanned applications.
* This is available only in HD1080 mode. It does not work in HD720 mode.
Integrated ND Filter, Electrical CC Filter
The HXC-P70 is equipped with a neutral density (ND) optical servo filter unit and electrical
color correction (CC) filter. Along with ND filter selection, the CC filter can be controlled
locally or from a remote control panel and offers four color temperature settings.
Total Level Control System (TLCS)
The TLCS function provides automatic control of gain/iris/shutter, and is a highly effective
tool to cope with changing lighting conditions for surveillance use. It helps to achieve the
shooting image with the required picture level.
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IP Connection from RCP
Remote control over an IP connection from the remote control panel (RCP) is provided via
a LAN Cable interface on the rear panel. This is available in addition to the traditional 8-pin
remote connector.
Versatile Camera Interfaces
The HXC-P70 provides a wide range of inputs and outputs via the onboard connector panel,
including two HD/SD-SDI outputs, a return signal output, prompter signal output, and test
(VBS analog) signal output, etc. Moreover, there are Ethernet interfaces for remote control
in addition to the remote 8-pin connector, and trunk line and assignable functions on the
D-sub 9-pin connector.
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8
9
10
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. Tally Indicator
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. Display switch
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. Menu switch
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. EXT I/O
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. REMOTE
14
6
. USB
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. REMOTE, RJ-45
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8
. POWER switch
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. CONDITION of supplied Fiber
12
Signal Level & Power (LEDs)
10
. CCU connector
In addition to these electrical interfaces, the camera has top and bottom plates that are
mechanically the same; the position and size of the screws and holes are identical. This
allows you to achieve upside-down installation.
. DC IN
11
. NETWORK indicator
12
. SDI Out 1/2
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. GENLOCK/TEST
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Common features of HXC-FB75 & HXC-P70
Expandable Operability with the HXCU-FB70
The HXCU-FB70 Optical Fiber Camera Control Unit (CCU) enables precise control of HXCFB75 picture adjustment and ensures easy and precise color matching among the HXC-P70
and HXC-D70 with the CA-FB70 as a common CCU model. There are two ways to connect
to the camera head: hybrid fiber cable or single mode fiber cable. Both connections can be
realized using the same Neutrik opticalCON DUO cable on the camera head side of the HXCFB75 and HXC-P70.
HXCU-FB70 Front
HXCU-FB70 Rear
Hybrid fiber cable
with power supply capabllity
Single mode fiber cable
with LC connector
HXCE-FB70: Power Supply Extension Unit
The HXCE-FB70 is beneficial for building a flexible system by the combination of Sony CCFN
hybrid cable and single mode fiber cable in order to keep the durability of cable wiring in
long distance.
The HXCE-FB70 has the same power supply capability as the HXCU-FB70, and can pass all
the signals through either a single-mode optical fiber cable or a hybrid fiber cable.
Long-Distance Cable Extension
There are different types of extension cable connection. For fiber cable connection, you can
use single-mode fiber or hybrid fiber. These cables can be combined with the HXCE-FB70. In
addition, you can achieve triax cable connection using the camera adaptor in combination
with a triax CCU.
1. Single mode fiber(SMF) cable
AC-DN10
HXC-FB75
HXC-P70
Local Power
AC-DN10
Local Power
Single mode fiber cable
2. Hybird oprical fiber cable
HXC-FB75
with CCFN-JC1
HXC-P70
Hybird fiber cable
3.Combination of SMF and Hybrid optical fiber
HXCE-FB70
HXC-FB75
Hybrid fiber
cable
Single mode
fiber cable
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
RCP/RM
HD/SD SDI
RCP/RM
HD/SD SDI
RCP/RM
HD/SD SDI
HXCE-FB70 FrontHXCE-FB70 Rear
with CCFN-JC1AC Power
HXC-P70
4. Triax cable
+
CA-TX70HXC-FB75
Max transmission distanceSingle mode fiberHybrid optical fiberTriax with CA-TX70
HXC-FB7510 km350 m
HXC-P7010 km500 m-
SMF to/from CCFN
( LC - OpticalCON DUO )
Triax cable
Max.600m/1200m
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-TX70
Φ14.5 mm cable: 1,200 m
Φ8.5 mm cable: 600 m
RCP/RM
HD/SD SDI
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System configuration Examples Live System Example
HXC-FB75
HXC-D70 + CA-FB70
HXC-P70
PXW-X400 + CA-FB70
HXC-FB75
HXC-D70 + CA-FB70
HXC-P70
PXW-X400 + CA-FB70
Studio Live System
As the HXC-FB75, HXC-P70, and PXW-X400 share a common imager, you can:
1. Adjust image reproduction easily between these cameras
2. Expand your live production system flexibly and cost effectively
Hybird fiber cable8-pin remoteBNC
HXCU-FB70
PGM
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
RCP-1000 series
MCS-8M
AUX1
AUX2
Conference/Education/Presentation Applications
In conference, education, and other presentation applications, you may decide to
use a combination of HXC-FB75, HXC-P70, and PXW-X400 devices. In this mixed
use environment, their common imager allows you to easily adjust each device
to achieve the same image reproduction. Also, when your system is configured
with the HXC-P70, you may find you need fewer production crew members. The
MCS-8M provides three different outputs as PGM and AUX1&2, which is very
good for conference, education, and other presentation applications.
Hybird fiber cable8-pin remoteBNC
CAM2Program
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
HXCU-FB70
RCP-1000 series
MCS-8M
PGM
AUX1
AUX2
AUX1
AUX2
VTR (PinP)
M/E
Keyed CG title imported via USB
AUX1
AUX2
MIX TransitionAUX OUT
Next Program
CAM1
CAM1CAM2
MIX TransitionAUX OUT
HXC-FB75
HDVF-L10
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
VCT-14/U14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod for portable
camera
a) The maximum transmission distance is approximately 350 m (1,150 ft) when using Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable (with
portable lens). Hybrid fiber cable joint CCFN-JC1 may be required depending on cable length.
b) The maximum transmission distance is approximately 10 km (6 miles) when using general-purpose single-mode fiber cables with LC
connectors.In this connection, an external power supply AC-DN10 is necessary.
c) A LAN cable can be used only to connect the RCP-1500/1501/1530. To connect it, power needs to be supplied via a PoE hub or power needs
to be supplied to the EXT DC IN connector of the RCP-1500/1501/1530.
HXC-P70
Lens
a) No subcarrier phase-lock function with respect to external reference is available for the TEST signal output from the camera.
b) A LAN cable can be used only to connect the RCP-1500/1501/1530. To connect it, power needs to be supplied via a PoE hub or power needs to be
supplied to the EXT DC IN connector of the RCP-1500/1501/1530.
HDVF-L750
Viewfinder
HXC-FB75
Intercom
headset
Prompter video output
HXC-P70
AC-DN10
b)
AC Adaptor
AC power
Single-mode Fiber cable(pair)
Hybrid Fiber Cable
HXCE-FB70
Power Supply
Unit
AC power
AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
AC power
CCA-5 cable/LAN cable
Hybrid Fiber Cable
Single-mode
a)
Fiber Cable(pair)
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1000 Series
b)
Sync signal input
Video output (2-system)
HD-SDI/SD-SDI (selectable)
a)
TEST
Return video input
Sync signal input Prompter video input
a)
b)
b)
CCA-5 cable /
c)
LAN cable
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
Remote Control Unit
RM-B750/B170
a)
HXC-P70
HDVF-L750
Viewfinder
Lens
HXC-P70
a) The maximum transmission distance is approximately 500 m (1,640 ft) when using Sony CCFN-25/50/100/150/200/250 Hybrid Fiber Cable
(with portable lens). Hybrid fiber cable joint CCFN-JC1 may be required depending on cable length.
b) The maximum transmission distance is approximately 10 km (6 miles) when using general-purpose single-mode fiber cables with LC
connectors. In this connection, an external power supply AC-DN10 is necessary.
c) A LAN cable can be used only to connect the RCP-1500/1501/1530. To connect it, power needs to be supplied via a PoE hub or power needs
to be supplied to the EXT DC IN connector of the RCP-1500/1501/1530.
d) The HDVF-L750 is connected by external EXT DC IN and SDI IN signals.
AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
Hybrid Fiber Cable
Prompter video output
b)d)
AC power
Hybrid Fiber Cable
Single-mode Fiber cable(pair)
a)
HXCE-FB70
Power Supply
Unit
AC power
a)
Single-mode
Fiber Cable(pair)
Return video input
Sync signal input Prompter video input
b)
b)
CCA-5 cable /
c)
LAN cable
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
HXCU-FB70
Picture monitor
HXCU-FB70
HD-SDI/SD-SDI
/VBS/HDMI
vieo putput
AC power
Picture monitor
HD-SDI/SD-SDI
/VBS/HDMI
vieo putput
AC power
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Specifications
HXC-FB75KCHXC-FB75H
General
Camera
Section
Input/Output
Viewfinder
Display
Lens
Supplied
Accessories
*1 The values for dimensions are approximate. *2 The value is in NS (Noise Suppressor) : ON mde.