Sony BVP-E30 series User manual

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BVP-E30 Series
SDTV Portable Cameras

The BVP-E30P/E30WSP digital portable
cameras are the next generation of Sony's
BVP Series. Specifically designed for even
greater picture quality and enhanced opera-
tional convenience, there are two different
cameras available: the BVP-E30P 4:3 model
and the BVP-E30WSP 16:9/4:3 switchable
model. Both models use lead-free solder and
no halogenated flame-retardants are used
in the printed wiring boards, making the
BVP-E30P/E30WSP highly eco-friendly
cameras.
At the heart of the outstanding picture perform-
ance delivered by the BVP-E30 Series are the
field-proven Power HAD™ EX CCDs and a
totally new 14-bit A/D conversion circuit. These
core devices offer switchable operation
between progressive and interlace scanning
while also giving excellent sensitivity, noise, and
smear performance. A range of sophisticated
features is incorporated in the BVP-E30 Series,
providing highly creative yet easy-to-use
functions. In addition, the BVP-E30 Series
has outstanding system versatility. When com-
bined with the Sony CA-590P Camera Adaptor
and CCU-590P or CCU-790P Camera Control
Unit, both models integrate seamlessly into
current Sony camera systems from the very
basic to the most complex. What's more,
the BVP-E30 Series is compatible with the
WLL-CA55 Wireless Camera Transmitter, pro-
viding the exceptional mobility to cover live
events without the hassle of cables.
With excellent performance, a range of sophis-
ticated features, and system versatility,
BVP-E30 Series digital portable cameras
are an ideal and affordable solution for the orig-
ination of a wide range of SDTV programmes
in the studio and for outside broadcasts.
Experience the Superb Picture Quality of
Sony's 14-bit SDTV Portable Cameras
BVP-E30 Series
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Excellent Picture Quality
Power HAD EX CCDs
The BVP-E30 Series is equipped with
three state-of-the-art 2/3-inch Sony
Power HAD EX CCDs for enhanced
horizontal resolution of 900 TV lines.
This CCD imager also achieves a
high sensitivity of F11, an excellent
S/N ratio of 65 dB (typical) and
a remarkably low smear level of
-145 dB – allowing the BVP-E30
Series to achieve spectacular pictures
even in the most difficult shooting
environments.
14-bit A/D Conversion
The BVP-E30 Series incorporates a high-resolution 14-bit
A/D conversion circuit so that images captured by the
Power HAD EX CCDs are processed with four times
the precision of 10-bit A/D converters. In particular, this
high-resolution A/D conversion allows the contrast to be
reproduced more faithfully in both mid-to-dark-tone and
bright areas of the picture.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP)
The ADSP of the BVP-E30 Series uses more
than 30 bits in its nonlinear process, minimising
rounding-off errors to maintain the high quality of the
Power HAD EX CCDs. The ADSP also enables
highly sophisticated image controls, such as knee
saturation, adaptive highlight control and multi-matrix
functions.
Stable Image Correction
Thanks to the inclusion of the 14-bit A/D converter,
functions such as white balance, 3D white shading,
and linear saturation can be digitally corrected,
allowing for greater stability. For example, the
BVP-E30 Series replaces the traditional use
of vertical and horizontal saw-tooth and parabola
waveforms for white-shading correction with digital
3D white-shading correction. A digital 3D multi-zone
system, using numerous data points over the raster,
creates a smooth correction topography that can
handle the variations over many more lens types.
Features
Lens, viewfinder and camera adaptor are optional
Power HAD EX CCD
and an Innovative LSI
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Auto slope
White clip
knee point n
knee point 3
knee point 0
knee point 1
knee point 2
Knee Curve Image
Adaptive Highlight Control
(Auto Knee Mode)
In conventional cameras, only a single knee-point/slope is
available for control over highlights. The BVP-E30 Series,
however, provides multiple knee-points/slopes for superb
overexposure control. The camera detects the highly-lit
areas of a scene and automatically sets and optimises
multiple knee points/slopes accordingly. This allows the
reproduction of extremely difficult images (such as an
interior scene with a brightly sunlit window) with much
more overexposure latitude. This function applies only
to input video levels in excess of the knee point; the
middle and low luminance parts of the video signal are
unaffected.
Multi-Matrix Function
The multi-matrix function of the BVP-E30 Series allows colour
adjustments to be applied over the colour range specified by
the operator. The colour spectrum is divided into 16 areas of
adjustment, where the hue and/or saturation of each area can
be modified. This function is especially useful when only the hue
of certain colours needs to be adjusted for special-effects work.
Knee Saturation Control
Traditionally, shooting very bright portions of
an object (such as key light reflections from a
person's forehead) can often reduce colour
saturation and change the hue. The BVP-E30
Series adopts a knee saturation control func-
tion in which this 'wash-out' effect on
saturation and hue change is reduced to a
minimum, providing a far more natural colour
reproduction in areas of high light.
Low Key Saturation
With conventional cameras, low-light areas
can be subject to a reduction in saturation.
This can result in the colour in these areas
being “washed out”. The low key saturation
function on the BVP-E30 Series eliminates
this problem by optimising the amplification of
colour saturation at low light levels, providing
more natural colour reproduction.
Input signal level
Output signal level
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Low Key Saturation OffKnee Saturation Off Low Key Saturation OnKnee Saturation On
Creative Image Control

Multi-matrix Off Multi-matrix On
Enhanced Vertical Detail
(Non-Additive Mix)
In conventional cameras, vertical detail signals are
created using the Y-channel, G-channel or, more
commonly, the R/G channels combined. Each method
has its limitations, such as when the colour channel
selected to create the detail signal is at a low level. The
BVP-E30 Series uses an adaptive image-enhancement
method.
This creates detail signals from each of the
R/G/B components of the video signal, compares
them, and then automatically selects the channel with
the highest contrast level for use as the detail signal
(Non-Additive Mix). This avoids the conventional
restrictions of image enhancement observed above.
The BVP-E30 Series can automatically correct the
enhanced vertical detail but, if required, operators may
manually select from the Y, G, or R/G image enhance-
ment modes.
Low Light Shooting
The BVP-E30 Series offers two convenient functions
for capturing clear images in low-light environments –
a slow shutter mode and gain function – which can
be used separately or together. The slow shutter mode
allows the charge accumulation period of the CCD
to be extended to seven frames. The gain function
allows the camera gain to be boosted to +42 dB.
When used together, the camera offers a minimum
illumination of 0.035 lx.
Adaptive Detail Control
The adaptive detail control automatically optimises the
amplitude of the detail signal for high-contrast
picture edges. It also eliminates digital aliasing effects,
offering very “natural” image enhancement during
scenes in which there are severe changes in contrast.
Triple Skin Tone Detail Control
The BVP-E30 Series Skin Tone Detail function enables
control of image enhancement within user-specified
colour tones. The BVP-E30 Series allows enhan-
cement to be set independently for up to three distinct
colour and/or hue ranges. Skin Tone Detail correction
is conventionally used to reduce the amount of detail
control in areas of skin tone. With the BVP-E30 Series,
correction is not restricted to skin tone and can be
applied to any area of colour. Image enhancement
within the three areas can be increased or decreased
relative to the overall image enhancement of a given
scene.
Electronic Soft Focus
The BVP-E30 Series' electronic soft focus applies
a similar effect to that of an optical soft-focus filter -
but in a much more convenient way. Rather than
increasing the level of the detail signal, this function
reduces it - providing a picture that is "softer" than
that achieved when detail is switched off completely.
Electronic soft focus is also effective when used in
conjunction with skin-tone detail to only change the
sharpness within a specific colour or hue range.
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Adaptive Detail Control OffEnhanced Vertical Detail
(Non-Additive Mix) Off
Adaptive Detail Control OnEnhanced Vertical Detail
(Non-Additive Mix) On

2Assignable Switch
The BVP-E30 Series has a dedicated
'assignable switch' available for func-
tions frequently used in the field.
Located near the filter wheel dial, this
switch allows functions such as 5600K
On/Off, 4:3/16:9 mode selection
(BVP-E30WSP only), and ATW On/Off
to be assigned as required. Adding
further operational convenience, the
return viewfinder and intercom buttons
located on the camera handle can be
assigned to the servo zoom in/out
function*. Assignment of all of the
above functions is implemented via the
menu system.
* Only lenses with a digital interface support
this function.
3Ergonomic Handle
A newly designed carrying handle offers
improved operator comfort and ensures
optimum balance of the camera. The
handle is made of light but highly durable
die-cast material and includes a non-slip
leather finish. In addition, the sophisticated
design allows easy operation when the
camera is docked with a camera adaptor,
dockable VTR, and even with a studio-type
lens and large viewfinder.
4Auto Tracing White Balance
(ATW)
The BVP-E30 Series features a convenient
Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)
function, which automatically adjusts white
balance as lighting conditions change.
ATW is useful when shooting in rapidly
changing lighting conditions, such as
when moving from indoor to outdoor
locations.
5File Operation Using
Memory Stick™ Media
Card
The BVP-E30 Series incorporates
the Sony Memory Stick system for
the storage and recall of setup
parameters. This is an effective,
easy-to-use system for storing
and recalling camera parameters for
individual scenes or the individual
preferences of a camera operator,
including the settings of assignable
switches.
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1Electronic and Optical
CC Filter
The BVP-E30 Series cameras come
equipped with electronic Colour Correc-
tion, which replaces the need for optical
Colour Correction (CC) filters. So in the
case of the BVP-30P, all the filters in the fil-
ter wheel can be Neutral Density (ND)
types, providing the operator with greater
flexibility in depth of field and exposure
control. The BVP-E30WSP camera has
dual filter wheels with both ND and CC
filters, which gives operators the choice
of correcting colour temperature optically
or electronically, according to their needs.
The filter of the BVP-E30WSP is servo-
controlled, while the BVP-E30P is
equipped with a manual filter wheel.
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Operational Convenience
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6Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the shoulder pad on the
BVP-E30 Series cameras can be easi-
ly adjusted without using a screwdriver
- both forwards and backwards - to
always provide the operator with a
comfortable and well-balanced cam-
era position, even when docked with a
range of lenses or camera adaptors.
7Backlit Rear Panel
The rear panel of the CA-590P
is backlit, allowing operators to see
switch positions in dark environments.
A versatile intercom system includes
independent engineering and produc-
tion talkback, two-channel programme
audio and tracker talkback.

Triax CCU Operation
CCU-790P Camera Control Unit
CCU-590P Portable Camera Control Unit
By attaching the CA-590P Triax Camera
Adaptor, the BVP-E30 Series can
be remotely controlled from two types
of camera control unit – the full-size
CCU-790P and half-rack CCU-590P.
The wideband transmission system
used in these units maintains the high
picture performance of the BVP-E30
Series, across cable runs of up to
2000m*1via a ø 14.5mm cable (1000m
via ø 8.5mm cable) with return video
and remote power. In addition, the
Ethernet interface (100Base-T) built
into both CCUs allows the camera to
be controlled over an IP network.
*1 Applies to CCU-790P only.
The CCU-790P and CCU-590P triax
systems support the following features:
■Wideband transmission
(10 MHz for Y and 4.5 MHz for R-Y/B-Y)
■Long-distance transmission
Up to 2000 m via a ø 14.5 mm cable
(CCU-790P)
Up to 1400 m via a ø 14.5 mm cable
(CCU-590P)
■Three SDI or analogue composite outputs
■Up to three additional SDI outputs
(CCU-790P only)*2
■One component output (Y/R-Y/B-Y
or G/R/B)
■Four inputs for return video (RET-1/2:
analogue composite, RET-3/4: SDI)
■Built-in Ethernet interface (100Base-T)
for future use
■RM-B750 Remote Control Unit
attach capability on the front panel
(CCU-590P only)
■Teleprompter video
■Support for two-channel intercom
systems (four-wire/RTS/Clearcom)
■Two-channel programme audio
■Two-channel microphone system
(two XLR connectors)
*2 Available only when SDI out is selected for output 1.
Wide Band
Triax Transmission
System
CCU-790P CCU-790P
Rear panel
CCU-590P
(an optional RM-B750 is attached)
CCU-590P
Rear panel
System Versatility
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The BVP-E30 Series is
compatible with a variety
of peripherals including
camera adaptors, camera
control units, remote
controllers, and a wireless
camera transmitter. This
allows operators to flexibly
configure the system
according to their needs
both in the studio and out
in the field.

Multi-Camera Control
MSU-900 Master Setup Unit
MSU-950 Portable Master Setup Unit
The MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit is
a central control panel used for the
adjustment of camera parameters in a
multi-camera system.
The MSU-900/950 is connected to each
camera control unit in the system via the
CNU-700 Command Network Unit. The
CNU-700 in turn allows the control
parameters of each camera to be dele-
gated to the control buttons and knobs
on the connected Master Setup Unit –
bringing control of the entire camera
system to your fingertips.
■Central control of camera parameters
for the entire camera system
■Picture and waveform monitor switching
■Precise picture adjustment
■Built-in 6.5-inch LCD display for clear
viewing of adjustment parameters during
operation
■Memory Stick slot for storing/retrieving
files
■Built-in Ethernet interface (100Base-T)
for future use
Wireless Transmission
System
WLL-CA55 Wireless Camera Transmitter
WLL-RX55 Wireless Camera Receiver
By combining the BVP-E30 Series
with Sony wireless camera systems
WLL-CA55 and WLL-RX55, high-quality
and stable wireless transmission
for video/audio becomes available,
providing the extra mobility for gathering
news in the field or covering sports,
concerts and other live events. This
system also offers the transmission of
camera control, intercom, and tally
signals*1– allowing highly mobile yet
creative shooting opportunities. The
use of a 2.4-GHz band transmission
frequency allows operation of the wire-
less camera system without the need for
a license in most countries.
MSU-900
MSU-950
The wireless camera system supports
the following features:
■Diversity reception
■MPEG-2 video compression and MPEG-1
Layer I/II 48-kHz audio
■COFDM for stable transmission
■Time interleave
■2.4 GHz band transmission frequency
allows a license-free operation
■Secure encryption key
■Flexible channel selector (up to seven
simultaneous channels)
■Wireless camera control capability.
*1 An optional WRR Series wireless microphone tuner
and a WRT Series wireless microphone transmitter are
required for the wireless transmission of camera control,
intercom, and tally signals.

BVF-55CE
5-inch* B/W Viewfinder
BVF-10CE
1.5-inch* Electronic B/W
CRT Viewfinder
BVF-20WCE
2-inch* Electronic B/W CRT
Viewfinder
CA-590P
Camera Adaptor
CCU-790P
Camera Control Unit
CCU-590P
Camera Control Unit
WLL-CA55
Wireless Camera Transmitter
WLL-RX55
Wireless Camera Transmitter
(an optional RM-B750 Remote
Control Unit is attached)
CNU-700
Camera Network Unit
VCS-700
Video Selector
MSU-900
Master Setup Unit
MSU-950
Master Setup Unit
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
RM-B150
Remote Control Unit
RCP-700/701
Remote Control Panel
(photo shows RCP-700)
RCP-750/751
Remote Control Panel
(photo shows RCP-750)
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
CA-905F
Large Lens Adaptor and
7-inch type Viewfinder Saddle
(photo shows CA-905F/BKP-9057
with other Sony Camera)
BKP-9057
7-inch type Viewfinder Saddle
MSH-32/64/128
Memory Stick
WRR-862B/855B
Wireless Microphone Receiver
(photo shows WRR-855B)
ECM-678
Shotgun Microphone
WRT-8B/847B/822B
Wireless Microphone Transmitter
(photo shows WRT-8B)
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
Optional Accessories
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BVF-55CE
WRR-855B
(can be slot-in)
+ CA-590P
+ CA-590P
Studio Lens BVF-55 or the BVF-77
with BKP-9057
BVP-E30P/WSP + CA-590P
+ CA-905F
CCU-790P MSU-900/950
VCS-700
CNU-700
RCP-751RCP-750
Triax Cable
Command
Coaxial Cable
CCU-590P
BVP-E30P
BVP-E30WSP
BVP-E30P
BVP-E30WSP
BVP-E30P Series Configured with Studio Lens
BVF-10CE
BVF-20WCE
WRT-8B transmitter
Tally/Intercom signals
Camera Control signals
Video/Audio signals
+ WLL-CA55
BVP-E30P
BVP-E30WSP
WLL-RX55
with RM-B750
System Configurations
Dimensions Unit: mm (inches)
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125 (5) 291 (11 1⁄2)
168 (6 5⁄8)
105 (4 1⁄4)
219 (8 5⁄8)
285 (11 1⁄4)
BVP-E30P
218.1 (85 13⁄16)
133.8 (52 11⁄16)
160.6 (63 2⁄8)
220.2 (10 5⁄8)
59.3
(23 2⁄8)
74.5
(29 5⁄16)
CA-590P

BVP-E30WSP BVP-E30P
General
Power consumption 13 W
Operating temperature -20 to +45 ˚C (-4 to +113 ˚F)
Storage temperature -20 to +60 ˚C (-4 to +140 ˚F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 125 x 285 x 291 mm (5 x 11 1⁄4x 11 1⁄2inches)
Mass Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) (not including viewfinder)
Camera
A/D conversion 14 bits
Optical system F1.4 prism
Image device 3-chip 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD
Total picture elements (H x V) 1038 x 1188
Smear (typical) -145 dB
Scan format 50i/25PsF
Built-in filters 1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND (BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP)
A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K (BVP-E30/E30WS/E30WSP)
Lens mount Special bayonet mount (B4)
Horizontal resolution (centre)
16:9 700 TV lines N/A
4:3 700 TV lines 900 TV lines
Modulation depth (centre)
16:9 80% N/A
4:3 60% 80%
Vertical resolution 480 TV lines (530 TV lines with EVS)
S/N ratio (typical) 65 dB
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflectance) F11
(typical)
Gain selection -3, 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18, +24, +30, +36, +42 dB
Set-up memory card Memory Stick
Shutter speed 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
Clear scan (PsF mode) 1/25* to 1/6000 (s)
Interface
Input Microphone XLR 3-pin, -60 dBu
Output Test out BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Others Lens 12-pin
Viewfinder 20-pin
Digital Interface 68-pin
Analogue Interface 68-pin
Supplied Accessories
Operation manual (x1), CD-ROM Operating instructions (x1),
Label for assignable switch (1 set)
Specifications
*1/30 to 1/60 and 1/25 to 1/50 are on PsF mode
Lead-free solder is used for soldering
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the cabinets and the printed wiring boards

CA-590P
General
Power consumption 8 W
Operating temperature -20 to +45 ˚C (-4 to +113 ˚F)
Storage temperature -20 to +50 ˚C (-4 to +122 ˚F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 120 x 211 x 202 mm (4 3/4x 8 3/8x 8 inches)
Mass 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
Input/output connectors
Audio input (CH-1/CH-2) XLR-3-pin, female, 600 Ω, balanced
DC input XLR-4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17 V
DC output 4-pin, DC 10.5 to 17 V, max. 1.5 A
Return BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Prompter BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Return control 6-pin
Earphone Mini-jack, 8 Ω
Camera interface 68-pin
CCU Triax
Intercom (1, 2) XLR-5-pin, female
Remote 8-pin
Tracker 10-pin
Supplied Accessories
Carrying belt (1), cable holder (2), M3 x 6 screws (4), operation manual (1)
CCU-590P CCU-790P
General
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, maximum 1.8 A AC 110 to 120 V/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature -10 to +40 ˚C (+14 to +104 ˚F) 0 to +45 ˚C (+32 to +113 ˚F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 200 x 124 x 365 mm (7 7/8x 5 x 14 3/8inches) 424 x 133 x 394 mm (16 3/4x 5 1/4x 15 5/8inches)
Mass Approx. 5.5 kg (12 lb 2 oz) Approx. 12 kg (26 lb 7 oz)
Signal inputs
Reference BNC (loop-through), VBS/BS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Return (1, 2)*1BNC (loop-through), VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI return (3, 4) BNC, SDI/VBS selectable
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI: SMPTE 259M
Prompter*1BNC (loop-through), VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Signal outputs
VBS/SDI BNC (x3), VBS/SDI selectable
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI: SMPTE 259M
SDI — BNC (x3)*2
Analogue component BNC (x3 for 1 set), Y/R-Y/B-Y or G/R/B switchable
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, R-Y/B-Y: 525 mVp-p, 75 Ω
R/G/B: 700 mVp-p, 75 Ω
PIX BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
700 mVp-p, 75 Ω
WF mode 4-pin
Audio XLR-3-pin (x2), 0 dBu/-20 dBu, balanced
Sync BNC, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Camera input/output signals
Camera Triax
Coax BNC, 75 Ω
Remote 8-pin
Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
Intercom/tally/programme D-sub 25-pin
4W/RTS
Tally: DC 24 V, TTL level or contact selectable
Microphone remote D-sub 15-pin
Intercom (front) XLR-5-pin
Supplied Accessories
AC power cord (1), AC power plug holder (1), 4-pin connector (1), number plate (1), operation
manual (1)
*1: The same signal is input to the RET-2 and the PROMPTER connectors.
*2: Available only when SDI out is selected for VBS/SDI output 1.
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