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INCOM RET 1 Y/RGB R/G/B ASSIGNABLE FILTER CAMERA/VTR GAIN OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE WHITE BAL AUTO W/B BAL DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS MENU SEL ENTER INCOM ASSIGNABLE RET 1 FILTER Y/RGB Y/RGB R/G/B 2-2(J)
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AUTO W/B BAL WHITE BAL PRST( CAMERA/VTR CAMERA GAIN DISPLAY MENU CANCEL/STATUS OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE MENU SEL /ENTER OUTPUT AUTO KNEE 2-3(J)
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SHUTTER TEST OUT MIC 1 IN INCOM/EAR LEVEL RET 1 VTR START MIC IN TEST OUT MIC IN +48V/FRONT: MIC 1 IN OFF/FRONT: REAR: RET 1 2-4(J)
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INCOM1 2 RET CONT EARPHONE EXT I/O TRACKER REMOTE GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT DC OUT DC IN HD SERIAL OUT AUDIO IN 1 2 TRACKER GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER OUT INCOM1 2 XLR 5 GENLOCK IN EARPHONE RET IN PROMPTER OUT 2-6(J)
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AUDIO IN XLR 3 DC IN DC XLR 4 HD SERIAL OUT LINE MIC OFF+48V LINE MIC OFF+48V AUDIO CH-1 CH-1 LINE +48V: OFF: RET CONT EXT I/O REMOTE DC OUT DC 2-7(J)
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(2-1(J) RET1 INCOM1 2 CALL POWER RET 1 INCOM1 2 POWER 2-8(J)
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OPERATION PAINT < TOP MENU > OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY • STATUS/CANCEL MENU SEL /ENTER • 4-6(J)
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4-3-1 DISPLAY STATUS/CANCEL MENU SEL /ENTER <VF DISPLAY> BATT : OFF ZOOM : OFF RETURN: FOCUS : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : <VF DISPLAY> BATT : OFF ZOOM : OFF RETURN: FOCUS : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF...
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4-4-1 F255 12.5V OPERATION DISPLAY MESSAG ON D5600K F 30 F5.6 0dB 1/125 /EVS D5600K 4-8(J)
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4-5-1 DISPLAY MENU SEL /ENTER VF DISPLAY <VF DISPLAY> :c ON BATT : OFF FOCUS : OFF RETURN: ZOOM : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : 4-11(J)
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4-5 OPERATION 4-5-2 <'!' IND> [IND] [NORMAL] :c ON 1--- -B-- WHITE : D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : AUTO1 FORMAT: 59.94I 4-12(J)
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- - 3 4 5 4-5-3 (ON) (OFF) - - - MARKER <MARKER> MARKER CENTER SAFETY ZONE: 90.0% EFFECT : OFF ASPECT MODE: MASK : OFF VAR WIDTH : SAFETY : OFF 90.0% 4-13(J)
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4-5 OPERATION 4-5-4 4-5-5 GAIN SW <GAIN SW> :c 0 dB MIDDLE: 6 dB HIGH : 12 dB ZEBRA/VF DTL <ZEBRA/VF DTL> ZEBRA :c ON ZEBRA1 ZEBRA2 : 100% VF DTL :( ON) 4-14(J)
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English For the customers in Europe WARNING This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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This HD color video camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Iabel is located on the rear panel. Diese HD-Farbvideokamera ist klassifiziert nach LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT. Das LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT-Label befindet sich auf der Rückseite.
Table of Contents 1-1 Features ..................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 and Connectors ............2-2(E) Locations and Functions of Parts 3-1 Precautions .................. 3-1(E) Chapter 3 3-2 Connections and Power Supply ..........3-2(E) Preparations 3-2-1 Connections ...............
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Table of Contents Specifications ..................A-1(E) Appendix Testing the Camera Before Shooting ..........A-2(E) Glossary .................... A-4(E) Manuals for the HDC-900 series camera system There are four manuals for the HDC-900 series The Maintenance Manual CD-ROM Version and camera system: Operation Manual, Installation & System Manual provide general information on the Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Manual CD-ROM system, including system configuration, connection,...
1-1 Features The HDC-950/930 is a high-definition portable color Selection of gamma table video camera that can be connected to an HDCU-900/ 950 Camera Control Unit or a VTR and used as a Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to camera for production.
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• Test output connector • Return control connector High-resolution 2-type multi-format viewfinder Along with developing the HDC-950/930, a 2-type multi-format viewfinder HDVF-20A is provided. Prevention of electrical shock When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from the HDCU (Camera Control Unit) will be shut off.
1-2 System Configuration Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-950/ 930 are shown in the figure below. CAC-6 Return HDVF-C750W Video Selector HD Electronic Viewfinder HD VTR HDW-250, etc. HDVF-20A HD Electronic HDCZ-10/25 Viewfinder Connection Cable HDCD-50 HD Signal Distributor...
8 Tripod mount 3 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position the HDC-950 on a tripod. towards the left or right. 9 LENS connector (12-pin) 4 Lens cable clamp Connect the lens cable.
2-2 Controls and Connectors 2-2 Controls and Connectors Front (Right) 1 INCOM button 2 RET 1 button 3 Y/RGB switch 4 R/G/B switch 5 ASSIGNABLE switch 6 FILTER control 8 CAMERA/VTR switch 9 GAIN switch 0 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch qa WHITE BAL switch 7 AUTO W/B BAL switch qs DISPLAY switch qd CANCEL/STATUS switch...
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7 AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance OUTPUT AUTO KNEE Function automatic adjustment) switch BARS Output is a color bar signal. Used to automatically adjust white and black balance. Output is the camera’s video signal. WHT: Automatically adjust white balance. The auto knee circuit is disabled.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors qd CANCEL/STATUS switch qf MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, (rotary encoder) pressing this button will cancel any changed setting Used to select settings from menus displayed on the and return the display to the previous menu.
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4 MIC IN (microphone input) switch Select either the microphone connected to the MIC 1 IN connector or that connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the back. +48V/FRONT: To use the microphone connected to the MIC1 IN connector and supply a power of +48 V to the microphone.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Left) 1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch 2 CCU connector 3 INCOM1 and 2 connectors 8 RET CONT connector 4 EARPHONE jack 5 TRACKER connector 9 EXT I/O connector 0 REMOTE connector 6 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT qa DC OUT connector connector and switch...
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7 AUDIO IN (auido input 1, 2) connectors (BNC qa DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector type) and switches (4-pin) Connect audio signals. An input select switch and Used to supply power to devices such as a wireless microphone power switch are provided for each receiver (optional).
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2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Right) Shoulder strap fitting (see page 2-1(E)) 3 RET 1 button 4 RET button and select switch 5 INCOM1/2 controls and switches 6 CALL button 1 Memory stick section 2 POWER switch 1 Memory stick section 3 RET 1 (return video 1) button A slot to accomodate a memory stick and an eject The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit...
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INCOM 1 INCOM 2 (same components as those of INCOM 1) PGM control and select switch PROD PROD Line select switch INCOM INCOM LEVEL TALK LEVEL TALK LEVEL/TALK switch INCOM INCOM INCOM control PGM (program) control and switch: Adjust the program audio reception level.
3-1 Precautions Do not subject to severe shocks Damage to the case or internal components may result. When finished using Turn off the power switch. Operation and storage environment Store in a level place with air conditioning. Avoid use or storage in the following places: •...
Connecting a VTR You can connect a VTR to the camera, as shown in the figure below. FC2-PD50/PD250 Optical Fiber Cable HDC-950/930 Microphone output HDCU-900/950 Video output HDCZ-25 (25 meter (82 ft))
Manual. HDCU-900/950 Camera Control Unit Optical multi- connector VTR connector HDCD-50 HD Signal Distributor HDC-950/930 DC IN HD Color Video Camera connector • AC-550 AC Adaptor • BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor + BP-L60/L80 Battery Pack With the POWER switch set to CCU, the camera is turned on when a camera control unit is connected.
3-3 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.
3-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 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 •...
3-5 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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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 (optional) and rotate the viewfinder upwards. Note Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its rearmost position, the arm of the viewfinder rotation bracket will strike the grip.
3-6 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod To mount the camera on a tripod using the optional 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.
3-7 Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach an optional 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 clip in...
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’...
2) Continuously variable in the range from 0 to 100% only display area of the viewfinder screen for about with the HDC-950. Only EVS (100%) can be selected with the HDC-930. three seconds. Example: “Shutter: 1/250”...
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When shipped from the factory, the camera is set up such that all modes and speeds in the table of “Shutter modes and speeds” on this page will be displayed. However, the camera may be set so that only the necessary modes and speeds are displayed.
4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays When the DISPLAY 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. This menu contains items for markers and character displays in the viewfinder whose settings need to be The OPERATION menu is used to select various...
Push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. 4-3-1 Basic Operation of the Setup Menus The arrow marker (c) will change to a question mark (?) and begin flashing. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to change the setting value. When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will change quickly;...
4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display 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 “4-5-3 Setting Marker Display” on page 4-13(E). operation status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety zone marker.
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6 Gain value display Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 7 Focus position Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 to 255 (infinity)). 8 Battery voltage Displays the input voltage. 9 F value Indicates the lens F (iris opening) value.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The items that can be setup or adjusted by using the To set up or adjust the HDC-950/930, use the OPERATION menu are shown below. OPERATION menu. Items which can be adjusted or set using the setup menus...
The display items which may be turned on or off 4-5-1 Selecting Display Items using the VF DISPLAY page are: Item Contents Selection of items to be displayed on the viewfinder Extender indicator screen is done using the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu.
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4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu SHUTT When the electronic shutter is used 4-5-2 Selecting the Items for When FAN mode setting with the Which an ‘!’ Mark to Light MAINTENANCE menu is other than AUTO1 Use the ‘!’ IND page of the OPERATION menu to When the lens extender is in use.
Item Condition to unlight MARKER page Type of ND filter (one or more can be specified among 1 to 5) <MARKER> Type of ND filter (one or more can be MARKER specified among A to E) CENTER SAFETY ZONE: 90.0% WHITE White balance memory (one or more can EFFECT...
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The arrow marker (c) changes to a question The current setting of each item appears to the mark (?). right of the item. 2 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to Item Contents select the desired setting, then press the MENU Sets the gain value selected when the SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-5-6 Setting up the Auto Iris Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display the ZEBRA/VF DTL page, and push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The AUTO IRIS page of the OPERATION menu is used to set up items related to the auto iris. ZEBRA/VF DTL page Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The current status of each item appears to the right Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to of the item. change the setting to the desired value, and push Item Contents the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. TYPE Shows the input power source The “?”...
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To set the values for another items, repeat steps 3 LENS VTR S/S Assigns a function to the VTR START/STOP button of the lens. and 4. ZOOM DISP Sets the display position (RIGHT or LEFT) of the zoom position on the When the menu operation is completed, set the viewfinder.
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4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu LENS FILE page <LENS FILE> FILE:c 1 HA14x8 F2.0 The name and f-stop (iris setting) of the currently selected file are displayed. Press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The arrow marker (c) changes to a “?” mark. Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to select the required file number, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-6 PAINT Menu The PAINT menu contains a collection of paint To reset a PAINT menu item to its adjustment items, such as white adjustment. standard (factory) setting on each page Up to five groups of painting data (scene files) may be saved for scenes to be shot (SCENE FILE page).
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4-6 PAINT Menu PAINT menu items Page Setting item Allowable settings Description SW STATUS FLARE ON, OFF Turns flare correction on or off. GAMMA ON, OFF Turns gamma correction on or off. BLK GAM ON, OFF Turns black gamma correction on or off. KNEE ON, OFF Turns knee correction on or off.
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Page Setting item Allowable settings Description KNEE POINT R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master knee point level. SLOPE R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master knee slope level. WHT CLP R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master of the white clipping level.
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Page Item Description SCENE FILE Saves and restores a scene file (detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes) FILE STORE STANDARD Clears all the current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the reference file data. READ (MS→CAM) Reads five scene files saved in the memory stick into the memory of the camcorder.
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 Imager Optical system specifications Imager HDC-950: -type frame Spectral system F1.4 prism interline transfer CCD Built-in filters Color temperature conversion HDC-930: -type interline filters transfer CCD A: cross filter Method 3-CCD, RGB B: 3200K (clear) × 1080 Effective resolution...
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Testing the Camera Before Shooting 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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Glossary Specifications 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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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan B&P Company HDC-950/930 (JN, SY) 2002.04.13 2000 3-204-027-04(1)