コントロール部 コントロール部 前部 (右) INCOM ボタン RET 1 ボタン Y/RGB スイッチ R/G/B スイッチ ASSIGNABLE スイッチ FILTER つまみ CAMERA/VTR スイッチ GAIN スイッチ OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE スイッチ WHITE BAL スイッチ AUTO W/B BAL スイッチ DISPLAY スイッチ CANCEL/STATUS スイッチ MENU SEL つまみ ENTER ボタン INCOM ASSIGNABLE (インターカム...
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コントロール部 前部 (左) 端子 SHUTTER スイッチ TEST OUT 端子 現在は使用しません MIC 1 IN 端子 INCOM/EAR LEVEL つまみ RET 1 ボタン VTR START ボタン MIC IN スイッチ TEST OUT (テスト出力) 端子( 型) MIC IN (マイク入力切り替え)スイッチ 必要に応じてモニターに接続します。 MIC1 IN 端子に接続したマイ ク と後面のAUDIO IN CH-1端子に Y/RGBスイ ッチとR/G/Bスイ ッチで選択した信号を出力します。 接続したマイ...
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コントロール部 後面 (左) 1 タリーランプとタリースイッチ 端子 INCOM1 、 端子 RET CONT 端子 EARPHONE ジャック EXT I/O TRACKER 端子 端子 REMOTE 端子 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT DC OUT 端子 端子と 切り換えスイッチ DC IN 端子 HD SERIAL OUT 端子 AUDIO IN 1 端子...
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AUDIO IN DC IN (オーディオ入力)1、 端子( 型 ピ ( 電源入力) 端子( 型 ピン) ン) スイッチ ACアダプターAC-550、 バッテリ ーなどを接続し、 本機に電源を供 オーディ オ信号を入力します。 チャンネル1、 2それぞれに対して入 給します。 力選択スイ ッチ、マイ ク電源スイ ッチが用意されています。 HD SERIAL OUT 端子( 型) HD SDI のシ リ アルデータを出力します。 入力選択スイッチ マイク電源スイッチ 端子( ピン)...
4-5 USER メニューの使いかた MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回してDELETEを選択 設定したページを並び換えるには し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 TOP MENUを表示する。 手順3で選択したページが削除され、 PAGE EDIT画面に戻り MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回してUSER MENU ます。 CUSTOMIZEを選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ン を押す。 4-5-2 USER PAGE に任意の項目を PAGE EDIT画面が表示されます。 設定するには MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して移動したいメ 次の手順でUSER PAGEに任意の項目を設定します。 ニューページを選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを 押す。 USERメニューにUSER PAGE 1〜USER PAGE 5の任意の ページを設定する。...
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以降を選択するときは 1 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して画面先頭行 の数字に→マークを移動し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTER ボタ ンを押す。 →マークが?マークに変わり ます。 2 設定したい項目が表示されるまで MENU SELつまみ / ENTERボタ ンを回し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ン MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して→マークを 1 行目 を押す。 に移動し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 ?マークが→マークに変わり ます。 ITEM SELECT画面が表示されます。 3 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して設定したい項 目を選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 操作選択画面が表示されます。 4 MENU ...
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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.
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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,...
4) Safety zone marker: A box-shaped marker displayed on 1) “Memory Stick” and are trademarks the viewfinder screen which indicates 80%, 90%, 92.5%, of Sony Corporation. or 95% of the total screen area. 2) ECS (Extended clear Scan) 5) Center marker: A cross-shaped marker which indicates See “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter.”...
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1-1 Features Wide variety of viewfinder display options Wide variety of input and output connectors Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra pattern , a safety zone marker, and a center marker, • Optical connector camera settings may also be displayed on the •...
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 BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket...
2-1 Accessory Attachments Grip 1 Shoulder strap fitting post 2 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever 3 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever 4 Lens cable clamp 5 Lens fixing lever 6 Lens mount cap 7 Lens mount Shoulder pad 8 Tripod mount 9 LENS connector 1 Shoulder strap fitting post 6 Lens mount cap Attach one end of a shoulder strap to this fitting post,...
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: •...
3-2 Connections and Power Supply Connecting a camera control unit or 3-2-1 Connections remote control panel A VTR, camera control unit, remote control panel, or You can connect an HDCU-900/950 HD Camera an HDCD-50 HD signal distributor can be connected Control Unit or RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel to this camera.
About color bar or test signal output Using a battery pack When performing auto-setup using a remote control panel or master setup unit, setup may be performed To supply power from a battery pack, set the POWER during the output of a color bar or test signal. After switch to EXT and attach a battery adaptor or battery setup is complete, the color bar or test signal will again case to the camera.
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.
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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’...
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section explains the different modes which can be 4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode used for the electronic shutter, and gives the and Speed procedures for setting the shutter mode and shutter speed. The shutter mode, and the shutter speed in standard mode, are set using the SHUTTER switch.
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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 USER menu viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is displayed one page at a time. This menu allows you to register items used frequently.
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DIAGNOSIS menu Push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. This menu displays self-diagnosis information. The setting items for the selected page will be To return to the TOP menu displayed, with an arrow (c) marking the currently The following two methods are available. selected item.
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4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays To change to another page Move the arrow marker (c) to the page number, and press MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. When the arrow marker (c) is located anywhere off the page number, push the STATUS/CANCEL switch towards CANCEL.
4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display About display item selection see “4-6-1 Selecting Display Items” on page 4-16(E), and about marker display settings text and messages showing the camera settings and see “4-6-3 Setting Marker Display” on page 4-18(E). operation status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety zone marker.
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4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display 7 Gain value Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 8 Focus position Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 to 255 (infinity)). 9 Battery voltage Displays the input voltage.
4-5 Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menu pages, and copy and set them on the USER Menu. If you set pages frequently used on the USER Menu, you can easily call the pages and use them. On the USER Menu, USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 are provided.
4-5 Using the USER Menu 3 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to The operation select screen appears. select a menu page to be set, then push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to select DELETE, then push the MENU SEL knob/ The selected menu page is set on the USER Menu, and ENTER button.
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To select items 11 and after 1 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow (c) to the figure at the top of the screen, then push the MENU SEL knob/ ENTER button. The arrow marker (c) changes to the “?” mark. 2 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button until a desired item appears, then push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-5 Using the USER Menu 4-5-3 Displaying the USER Menu You can display and use the USER menu you set in the same manner as the other menus. Display the TOP MENU screen. For details on displaying the TOP MENU screen, see "To display the TOP MENU screen”...
4-6 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 Adjustment or setup item Page Page name...
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The display items which may be turned on or off 4-6-1 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.
SHUTT When the electronic shutter is used 4-6-2 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.
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 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%...
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.
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-6-6 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.
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 “?”...
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 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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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.
4-7 PAINT Menu 4-7 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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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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4-7 PAINT Menu Page Setting item Allowable settings Description BLK GAMMA RGB LEVEL –99 to 0 to 99 Adjusts the R, G, B, and master black gamma. RGB RANGE 1, 2, 3, 4 Sets the upper limit of the video level which the RGB black gamma affects.
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Page Setting item Allowable settings Description USER MATRIX R–G, B–G –99 to 0 to 99 Sets arbitrary R-G or R-B user-set matrix coefficients. G–R, G-B –99 to 0 to 99 Sets arbitrary G-R or G-B user-set matrix coefficients. B–R, B–G –99 to 0 to 99 Sets tarbitrary B-R or B-G user-set matrix coefficients.
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4-7 PAINT Menu 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 1920 C: 4300K (horizontal)
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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) 2003.10.13 2000 3-204-027-05(1)
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