Iconix HD-RH1 User manual

HD-RH1 User Manual Table of Contents
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HD-RH1
OPERATION MANUAL
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HD-RH1 User Manual Table of Contents
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Warnings.....................................................................................................................................3
Product Description...................................................................................................................5
Quick Start: Hardware Setup...................................................................................................9
System Requirements............................................................................................. 9
Standard Hardware Connection........................................................................... 9
Standard Hardware Connection Tips................................................................ 10
Remote Connection.............................................................................................. 10
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ 10
Operation..................................................................................................................................11
Video Outputs....................................................................................................... 11
Selecting a Format and Rate: Front Panel ........................................................ 13
Selecting a Format and Rate: Menus................................................................. 14
Select a Scene File................................................................................................. 15
Electronic Level Control (ELC).......................................................................... 15
White Balance....................................................................................................... 16
How to White Balance: Automatic (AWB)........................................................ 16
How to White Balance: Manual.......................................................................... 17
Automatic Black Balance .................................................................................... 18
Panel Lock............................................................................................................. 19
Genlock.................................................................................................................. 20
Using the Menus.......................................................................................................................21
Navigating the Menus.......................................................................................... 21
Selecting a Menu Option and Parameter........................................................... 22
User Area On-Screen Entry................................................................................ 23
Video Output Menu .................................................................................................................24
Gain Menu ................................................................................................................................27
Shutter Menu............................................................................................................................28
White Balance Menu................................................................................................................31
Detail Menu...............................................................................................................................33
Level/Knee Menu .....................................................................................................................34
Gamma Menu...........................................................................................................................35
Matrix Menu.............................................................................................................................37
Feature Menu ...........................................................................................................................39
Lens Menu.................................................................................................................................40
Sync Menu.................................................................................................................................41

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Quick Reference.......................................................................................................................43
Menu Screen (showing factory defaults)............................................................ 43
Specifications........................................................................................................ 45
List of Figures
Figure 1. HD-RH1 Camera head components ...........................................................................5
Figure 2. CCU – front panel.......................................................................................................6
Figure 3. CCU connectors – rear panel......................................................................................8
Figure 4. Standard Hardware Connection..................................................................................9
List of Tables
Figure 1. HD-RH1 Camera head components ............................................................................................... 5
Table 1. Camera Head parts and functions ................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2. CCU – front panel........................................................................................................................... 6
Table 2. CCU buttons and functions – front panel........................................................................................ 6
Figure 3. CCU connectors – rear panel.......................................................................................................... 8
Table 3. CCU connectors and functions – rear panel.................................................................................... 8
Figure 4. Standard Hardware Connection...................................................................................................... 9
Table 4. Genlock Format compatibility...................................................................................................... 20
Table 5. Video Output Menu fields............................................................................................................. 24
Table 6. Gain Menu fields........................................................................................................................... 27
Table 7. Shutter Menu fields....................................................................................................................... 28
Table 8. Fixed Shutter Exposures available by frame rate.......................................................................... 29
Table 9. White Balance Menu fields........................................................................................................... 31
Table 10. Detail Menu fields....................................................................................................................... 33
Table 11. Level / Knee Menu fields............................................................................................................ 34
Table 12. Gamma Menu fields.................................................................................................................... 35
Table 13. Matrix Menu fields...................................................................................................................... 37
Table 14. Option Menu fields ..................................................................................................................... 39
Table 15. Lens Menu fields.......................................................................................................................... 40
Table 16. Sync Menu fields ......................................................................................................................... 41

HD-RH1 User Manual Warnings
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Warnings
OPERATION PRECAUTION
Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to
noise in the video signals.
CAUTION
Do not place unit into a confined space. Make sure adequate ventilation is available at all
times during use. Failure to do so may cause your unit to overheat and cause a fire hazard
or electric shock.
DO NOT REMOVE TOP COVER
Electric shock warning: there are no user serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION
Use with recommended accessories only.
WARNING
To reduce the risks of fire, shock and damage, do not expose this unit to rain, snow,
inclement weather, moisture, or high humidity. Keep this unit away from all liquids. Do
not place liquid containers on the top of the unit.

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Warnings
USA:
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
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's
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without
approval of the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CANADA:
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
materiel brouilleur du Canada.
DISPOSAL:
This product contains some components with regulated disposal due to environmental
considerations.
This symbol means that used electrical and electronic products should
not be mixed with general household waste.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.

HD-RH1 User Manual Product Description
Iconix Video
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Product Description
The HD-RH1 is a professional 3CCD remote head camera system that offers the versatility
of 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i (NTSC), and 576i (PAL) at all standard frame rates.
HD-RH1 Camera Head
Figure 1. HD-RH1 Camera head components
Table 1. Camera Head parts and functions
Part Description
Lens mount. Accepts C-mount style lens.
Cable terminal Cable connection to CCU.
Tripod mount (optional) 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 screw mounts.
Front Side Rear
Lens
mount Cable
terminal

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HD-RH1 Camera Controller Unit (CCU)- Front
Figure 2. CCU – front panel
Table 2. CCU buttons and functions – front panel
Button Function
On/Off switch Powers camera on and off.
Format Press and hold to cycle through format options:
· The format does not change until you release the button.
· If you release on the current format setting, nothing changes.
· See Operations and/or Video Output Menu for more detail
on Format options.
Press and hold to cycle through rate options:
· Only rates for selected format are available.
· The rate does not change until you release the button.
· If you release on the current rate setting, nothing changes
· See Operations and/or Video Output Menu for more detail
on Rate options.
File Press and hold to cycle through scene files and select one.
Press to disable the front panel buttons and knobs. Panel is locked if
LED indicator is illuminated.
Press and hold to un-lock the front panel.
Bars Toggles the display of the color bar test pattern.
Menu Press to access the on-screen Menu, or to exit out of a menu without
making a selection. (See Using Menus )
Press to navigate to a menu, menu option, or parameter.
· Up and down scrolls through vertical list of menu options.
· Right / left displays parameters for a selected menu option.
Press to select/enable a menu option.
Note: A menu selection replaces a front panel setting and vice-versa.
Select
Rate
Panel Lock
Arrow Keys

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HD-RH1 CCU (Cont’d)
Button Function
ELC
(+Level LED) Used to active ELC mode, or variable adjustment of the electronic
shutter.
Press and hold to perform an Automatic White Balance.
· Mode must be set to AWB in the White Balance Menu.
· See Operations – Video Output Setup for more detail.
ABB Press and hold to perform an Automatic Black Balance.
Gain/Level Knob When Manual Gain is enabled (via menu), use this knob to adjust
gain. When ELC is active, this knob is used to adjust the electronic
shutter
Press pop-out buttons to manually adjust red and blue gain levels
for Manual White Balance.
· Mode must be set to MANUAL in the White Balance Menu.
· See Operations – Video Output Setup for more detail.
AWB
Red knob/Blue knob

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HD-RH1 CCU – Back Panel
Figure 3. CCU connectors – rear panel
Table 3. CCU connectors and functions – rear panel
Part Function
SD/HD-SDI
LINK A
LINK B
RS-232 Remote control interface.
DVI-I port Digital Video Interface – digital and analog outputs.
Y/G
Pb/B
Pr/R
GENLOCK BNC connector for reference sync source. Accepts analog input
signal, with either Tri-level (HD) or Bi-level (SD) sync.
LENS Interface for motorized lens control.
DC 12V IN DC power input (12V)
Single-link or Dual-Link HD-SDI (SMPTE-292)
Single-Link SD-SDI (SMPTE-259)
Three BNC connectors for analog video output.

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Quick Start: Hardware Setup
Once the hardware is connected, the camera is ready to use. The default format and rate is
720p59.94. To change the format and rate, see the Operations – Video Output Setup section.
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
•C-mount lens suitable for 1/3 inch 3-CCD camera.
•Camera head cable.
•Video output cable for SDI, DVI, or RGB/YPbPr video.
•Monitor capable of displaying desired format and rate.
Standard Hardware Connection
Figure 4 illustrates the standard hardware connection for video output.
Figure 4. Standard Hardware Connection
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CCU Rear Panel
Camera cable
connects to front o
f
controller
Lens Camera
head
DC power
supply
HD video monitor