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HD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA HDC-750A 電気製品は、安全のための注意事項を守らないと、火災 警告 や人身事故になることがあります。 このオペレーションマニュアルには、 事故を防ぐための重要な注意事項と製 品の取り扱いかたを示してあります。 このオペレーションマニュアルをよく お読みのうえ、 製品を安全にお使いください。 お読みになったあとは、 いつ でも見られるところに必ず保管してください。 OPERATION MANUAL [Japanese/English] 1st Edition Serial No. 10001 and Higher (UCJ)
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LITHIUM BATTERY You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. expressly approved in this manual could void your authority Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or to operate this equipment.
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Table of Contents 1-1 Overview ..................1-1(E) Chapter 1 1-2 System Configuration ..............1-3(E) Overview 2-1 Accessory Attachments .............. 2-1(E) Chapter 2 2-2 Controls ..................2-2(E) Location and Function of Parts 3-1 Precautions .................. 3-1(E) Chapter 3 3-1-1 Notes on Using Accessories ..........3-1(E) Preparations 3-2 Connections .................
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Table of Contents 5-1 Shooting Operations ..............5-1(E) Chapter 5 Shooting Specifications ..................A-1(E) Appendix Testing the Camera Before Shooting ..........A-2(E) Cleaning of Dustproof Filter ............A-3(E) Glossary .................... A-4(E) 2(E) Table of Contents...
1-1 Overview The HDC-750A is a high-definition portable color • Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System (Super video camera. By attaching an HDCA-750A HD EVS) Mode: Camera Adaptor, the camera may be connected to an Provides video with a higher vertical resolution than HDCU-700A Camera Control Unit or a VTR and used standard mode.
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The boost frequency may be adjusted from 20 MHz to 30 MHz. This allows the detail thickness to be set A genlock feature operates when the HDC-750A is appropriately for the subject, thus enabling more subtle used with a camera adapter.
1-2 System Configuration Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-750A are shown in the figure below. CAC-6 Return Video Selector HDVF-20 HD Electronic HD VTR Viewfinder HDCD-50 HD Signal BKW-401 Distributor Viewfinder Rotation Bracket HDCZ-10/25 Connection Cable HDCA-750A HD Camera Adaptor...
9 Tripod mount 4 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position the HDC-750A on a tripod. towards the left or right. 0 LENS connector (12-pin) 5 Lens cable clamp Connect the lens cable.
2-2 Controls 2-1 Accessory Attachment Points Right side 1 Y/RGB switch 2 R/G/B switch 3 VF DISP switch 0 FILTER control 4 CAMERA/VTR switch 5 GAIN switch 6 OUTPUT/DCC switch 7 WHITE BAL switch !¡ AUTO W/B BAL switch 8 CANCEL button 9 MENU SEL control 1 Y/RGB switch See “4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu”...
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8 CANCEL button For information on setting the gain values, see “4-5-3 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions” on page When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, 4-13(E). pressing this button will cancel any changed setting and return the display to the previous menu.
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2-1 Accessory Attachment Points 2-2 Controls Rear 1 Adapter mounting screws 2 CA mount 3 CA connector 5 Chest pad 4 CA screw 1 Adapter mounting screws 4 CA screw Used to secure an HDCA-750A HD Camera Adaptor Tighten to secure the HDCA-750A. mounted on the CA mount 2.
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Front 1 VF connector 2 SHUTTER switch 3 EARPHONE LEVEL control 5 TEST OUT connector 6 MIC connector 4 VTR START button 1 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) 5 TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type) Connects to the viewfinder cable. Connect a monitor or VTR as necessary.
3-1 Precautions Do not subject to severe shocks Operation and storage environment Damage to the case or internal components may result. Store in a level place with air conditioning. Avoid use or storage in the following places: When finished using •...
HDCA-750A HD Camera Adaptor HDCZ-25 (25 meter (82 ft)) HDCZ-10 (10 meter (33 ft)) HDC-750A 26-pin Connection Cable Turn the CA screw counterclockwise until loose, then push inwards. Portable HD VTR...
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HDCA-750A HD Camera Adaptor adaptor You can connect an HDCD-50 HD Signal Distributor to the camera adaptor attached to the camera, as shown in the figure below. CCA-5 Connection HDC-750A Cable HDCA-750A HD Camera Adaptor RCP-700 series Remote Control Panel...
• Power from an AC adaptor connected to the camera • HD VTR adaptor. • HDCD-50 • Power from a battery pack attached to the camera HDC-750A HD Color Video adaptor. Camera DC IN connector For more information on equipment which may be connected to the camera adaptor, see “3-2-1 Attaching a...
3-4 Attaching a Lens The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual. follows. Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. lens mount cap from the lens mount.
3-5 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 3-1 Precautions Adjustment of the flange focal length is necessary in Note the following situations. The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the • The first time a lens is attached flange focal length are in different positions on •...
3-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the When storing the camera in a carrying front and rear and to the left and right to make it easy case to see into it. Move the viewfinder as far as possible towards the microphone side and tighten the viewfinder left-right Adjusting to left or right positioning ring before storing the camera.
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3-1 Precautions 3-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied) and rotate the viewfinder upwards. Note When the grip is attached to the camera (whenever a VTR is not directly attached to the camera), lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before rotating it upwards.
3-7 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod To mount the camera on a tripod using the supplied VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor, proceed as follows. Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. Choose one of the holes in the bottom of the tripod adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of Tripod adaptor the camera and tripod adaptor.
3-8 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 3-1 Precautions Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the shoulder strap To attach the shoulder strap fitting posts to use the camera slung over a shoulder. Clip Pull the strap upwards to secure it. Shoulder belt mount point To remove the shoulder strap Press here and move the...
3-9 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Depending on the lens used, the camera’s center of Rotate the small shoulder pad toward the front. gravity can shift forward. Adjust the shoulder pads to With the small shoulder pad rotated toward the make the camera easier to hold.
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance In order to maintain high picture quality when using Procedure for adjusting the black balance the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions. Set the switches as shown in the figure below.
4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings Notes are changed, messages reflecting the new settings • During black balance adjustment, the iris will be will be displayed for approximately three seconds automatically closed. in the setting change/adjustment progress message •...
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When automatic white balance adjustment Adjust the lens iris opening. fails With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value. With a lens which has automatic iris control: If the white balance adjustment process does not end Set the lens’...
The different shutter modes which can be used with the electronic shutter of the HDC-750A camera, and the Set the SHUTTER item in the VF DISPLAY page shutter speeds which may be selected, are as follows: of the OPERATION menu to ON, using the procedure outlined in “Selecting Display Items”...
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When CLS or ECS mode is selected The MENU SEL control on the front of the camera may be rotated to change the shutter speed. The selected shutter speed will be preserved even if the camera power is turned off. 4-5(E) Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the VF DISP switch is set to MENU, the The TOP menu has the following sub-menus: OPERATION menu will be displayed on the OPERATION menu viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is displayed one page at a time.
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4-3-1 Basic Operation of the Rotate the MENU SEL control to move the “n” mark to the desired item. Setup Menus Push the MENU SEL control. VF DISP switch The “n” mark will change to a “?” mark and begin blinking. Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the setting value.
4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display About display item selection see “4-5-1 Selecting Display Items” on page 4-11(E), and about marker display settings text and messages showing the camera settings and see “4-5-2 Setting Marker Display”...
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7 Gain value display Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 8 Zoom position Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99). Shows how close it is to the telephoto side. 9 Camera input voltage Displays the input voltage.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The OPERATION menu is used for camera adjustment The items for which adjustment or setup may be and setup. performed are shown below. Items which may be adjusted or set using the setup menus Adjustment or setup item Menu page name For information see page...
VF DISPLAY page of the FOCUS: This function is not supported by the OPERATION menu. Display of each item may be set HDC-750A. to ON or OFF independently. SHUTT: Shutter speed/mode/read mode The display items which may be turned on or off using...
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4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu Selecting the items which light the ‘!’ LED Use the ‘!’ LED page of the OPERATION menu to select the items which light the ‘!’ LED in the viewfinder.
4-5-2 Setting Marker Display Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the setting to the desired value, and push the MENU SEL control. The MARKER page of the OPERATION menu is used to turn ON or OFF the display of the center The “?”...
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu Rotate the MENU SEL control to align the “n ” Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the marker with the item to be changed, and push the setting to the desired value, and push the MENU MENU SEL control.
Rotate the MENU SEL control to display the 4-5-6 Setting up the Auto Iris AUDIO page, and push the MENU SEL control. INPUT MODE: Change the audio input mode for The AUTO IRIS page of the OPERATION menu is channels 1 and 2. used to set up items related to the auto iris.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu To end menu operations, set the VF DISP switch to 4-5-8 Other Settings In the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu, you The menu display will disappear from the can make the following settings. viewfinder screen, and the status of items set to ON will be displayed on the screen.
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Turn the MIC/MENU knob to move the “n ” marker to the item you want to set, then press the MIC/MENU knob. The “n ” marker changes to a “?” mark. Turn the MIC/MENU knob to select the required setting, then press the MIC/MENU knob. The “?” marker changes back to a “n ”...
4-6 Paint Menu 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The PAINT menu contains a collection of paint To display the PAINT menu screen adjustment items, such as white adjustment. Up to five groups of painting data (scene files) may be Move the VF DISP switch from OFF to MENU saved for scenes to be shot.
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Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Clear Push the MENU SEL Resets all Gamma page settings to 0. control to execute (When the MENU SEL control is pushed, the CLEAR display will blink. Pushing the MENU SEL control again will execute the clear;...
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4-6 Paint Menu Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Detail2 Detail ON, OFF Turns ON or OFF the feature of adding a detail signal for resolution enhancement W.Limiter –99 to +99 Sets the clipping level for an excessive value of the detail signal in the positive (+) direction B.Limiter –99 to +99...
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Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Test 1, 2, OFF Selects test signal 1: Sawtooth wave test output 2: Three-step waveform test output OFF: No test signal output Clear Push the MENU Resets all Matrix page settings to 0. SEL control to (When the MENU SEL control is pushed, the CLEAR display execute will blink.
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5-1 Shooting Operations To fully utilize the features of this camera, test it Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus before beginning a shooting (recording) and make sure and zoom. that it is operating properly. Set the shutter speed and mode as necessary. For information on this testing, see “Testing the Camera Before Shooting”...
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5-1 Shooting Operations Set the ZEBRA switch to ON or MOMENT (momentary). A zebra pattern will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. If the switch is set to MOMENT, the zebra pattern will disappear after five to six seconds. ZEBRA ZEBRA switch MOMENT Set the lens iris appropriately.
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Specifications General Electrical characteristics Operating temperature Sensitivity f8 (at 2000 lx with 89.9% –20° C to +45° C (–4° F to reflectivity) +113° F) Image signal-to-noise ratio Storage temperature 54 dB or more –20° C to +50° C (–4° F to Horizontal resolution +122°...
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Testing the Camera Before Shooting Specificatins Before beginning shooting, test and adjust the camera (1) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON, and verify and make sure it is operating properly. that the “!” lights up. (2) Repeatedly push the SHUTTER switch from ON to the SEL position, and verify that the Preparations for testing shutter speed and mode displayed on the...
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Cleaning of Dustproof Filter Clean the dustproof filters periodically every two or three months. Clogged filter may cause trouble because the inside temperature of the unit will rise. Removal Remove the six screws securing the each intake plate. Remove each filter. Intake plate Precision P2.6 ×...
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Glossary Specificatins Aliasing Pedestal level Sampling is performed in converting an An abbreviation for Flange Focal Length. The standard black level of a video signal analog signal to a digital signal. Aliasing when photographing. Since there is noise is a type of interference distortion which in the black region of the video signal, the Flange focal length can be introduced in the sampling process.
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