Sony HDC-3300 User manual

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HDC-3300
HD Super Motion Colour Camera
HDCU-3300
HD Super Motion Camera Control Unit

HD SUPER MOTION COLOUR CAMERA HDC-3300
OFFERS TOP-QUALITY SDTV VIDEO PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
SINCE THE LAUNCH of the BVP-3000 high-speed scanning camera in 1984, Sony has been
continuously developing cameras that provide high-quality slow-motion image shooting, which are
primarily used for sports coverage. Today, as television broadcasting evolves and moves steadily
towards High Definition (HD), there is now strong demand for a new breed of slow-motion camera system
– one that offers even greater performance, as well as HD compatibility. In response to this demand, Sony
offers the HDC-3300 Super Motion Camera and HDCU-3300 Camera Control Unit – its long-awaited HD
slow-motion camera system.
Sony’s cutting-edge technology enables the HDC-3300 to capture full-resolution 1920 x 1080 High Definition
images at an amazing three times the normal frame rate (1080/180i, 1080/150i, 720/180P, or 720/150P).
The HDC-3300 system is capable of transferring data at a rate of 10 Gb/s. This high transfer rate enables
superb-quality uncompressed wideband signals to be transferred from the camera head to the HDCU-3300
Camera Control Unit over distances up to 2,500 metres (8,200 feet)*. Furthermore, since its design is based
on the proven HDC-1500 HD Multi-format Camera, the HDC-3300 Super Motion HD Camera offers the same
array of functionalities, outstanding picture quality by 14-bit A/D converter, versatile multi-format capability
and high reliability as the HDC-1500, in addition to its slow-motion capability.
Another unique advantage of this camera is its outstanding picture quality even at normal frame rates, which
is achieved thanks to its signal-processing LSI (Large Scale Integration) that’s dedicated to normal-speed
operation. This simultaneous output can be used as a conventional camera feed to the switcher, making the
camera ideal for use in a variety of shooting opportunities.
With all these attractive features, the Sony HDC-3300 camera is the optimum solution to deliver slow-motion
HD images of breathtaking quality.
* The distance depends on the conditions such as the number of cables used and configuration of the system.
Lens, viewfinder and microphone are extra.

FEATURES
Three-times Normal Speed HD Signal Output
The HDC-3300 camera can output full-resolution 1920 x 1080
HD images at an outstanding three times the normal frame rate
of 1080/180i (59.94i) and 1080/150i (50i) and 1280 x 720 HD
images at three times the normal frame rate of 720/180P
(59.94P) and 720/150P (50P).
The slow-motion images captured by this camera are extremely
high-quality. They are further enhanced by Sony's state-of-the-art
techniques to minimise flicker that is typically seen on slow-
motion images due to artificial lighting.
Long-distance Optical Fibre Transmission
The HDC-3300 camera allows captured data to be transferred
as high-quality wideband signals to its companion HDCU-3300
Camera Control Unit up to 2500 metres (8200 feet)* at an
amazingly high data rate of 10 Gb/s. This is achieved through an
SMPTE standard optical fibre cable, giving users a practical, yet
outstanding high-quality transmission system. The HDCU-3300
Camera Control Unit allows these signals to be recorded onto a
compatible third-party server via three HD-SDI outputs.
* The distance depends on the conditions such as the number of cables used
and configuration of the system.
High-quality Normal-speed HD Images
In addition to its high-quality, slow-motion images, the HDC-3300
camera also provides high-quality, normal-speed images –
thanks to a signal-processing LSI that’s dedicated to
processing these images. Furthermore, the HDCU-3300 Camera
Control Unit can output these normal-speed images for live
transmission simultaneously with Super Motion images.
This allows users to employ the HDC-3300 for both slow-motion
and standard shooting purposes with only one camera and
operator.
Flexible System Configuration
The HDC-3300 and HDCU-3300 camera system is compatible
with other Sony broadcast camera peripherals including the
RCP-700/920 Series Remote Control Units, CNU-700 Camera
Command Network Unit and MSU-900/950 Master Setup Units.
This enables the HDC-3300 and HDCU-3300 to be easily
integrated into existing systems of other Sony cameras. In addi-
tion to the conventional 700 protocol, an Ethernet interface
(10Base-T/100Base-TX) is incorporated, allowing the HDC-3300
camera to be controlled over a network. What’s more, the
HDC-3300 camera is compatible with the HDLA-1500 and
HDLA-1505 Large Lens Adaptors. These are quick and easy to
install thanks to a unique design that does not require any cable
wiring or time-consuming adjustment.
Ergonomic Design
The design of the HDC-3300 camera is based on the proven
HDC-1500 Series Multi-format HD Portable Camera that pro-
vides a high level of operability. All control switches and connec-
tors are in the most logical places for optimum functionality and
ease of use. The low-profile body of the HDC-3300 minimises
the parallax between the optical axis of the camera head and the
large viewfinder when the camera is attached to HDLA-1500/
HDLA-1505 Large Lens Adaptors and the HDLA-1507 Large
Viewfinder Adaptor. In addition, the HDC-3300 is designed
with a low centre of gravity, allowing the operator to carry the
camera comfortably on the shoulder. The shoulder pad of the
HDC-3300 camera can be adjusted either forwards or back-
wards without using a screwdriver, so the camera can easily be
moved to a well-balanced position.
Reliable Camera Head Operation
The HDC-3300 camera uses optimal design techniques to
reduce heat generation within the camera body for comfortable
operation.
HDCU-3300
HDC-3300

Creative Versatility
Triple Skin Tone Detail Control
The HDC-3300 comes equipped with a
triple skin tone detail control function,
which allows for independent detail con-
trol over three specified colours. This
enhances the capability of skin tone detail
correction – enabling one colour selection
to be used for reducing the detail level of
skin colour and two other selections to be
used for either increasing or decreasing
the detail level of two other objects. This
can be a powerful imaging tool not avail-
able in film shooting.
Low Key Saturation
With traditional video cameras, low light
areas can be subject to a reduction in sat-
uration. This can result in colours in those
areas being “washed-out”. The low key
saturation function on the HDC-3300 elim-
inates this problem by optimising the
amplification of colour saturation at low
light levels by boosting it to an optimised
level, thus providing more natural colour
reproduction.
Knee Saturation
Shooting very bright portions of an object
(such as key light conditions from a per-
son’s forehead) can reduce colour satura-
tion and change the hue in highlight areas.
The HDC-3300 adopts a knee saturation
function, in which this “washed-out” effect
on saturation and hue change is reduced
to a minimum and offers far more natural
colour reproduction in highlight areas.
Other Features of the HDC-3300
> Five assignable switches: one on the inside panel and another four switches – RET1 (handle), RET1 (outside panel), INCOM1 (handle)
and RET2 (front panel) – enable operators to assign frequently used functions
> Memory Stick™ media slot for saving and recalling camera setup files
> A wide range of viewfinder options: HDVF-20A, HDVF-C35W, HDVF-C950W, HDVF-C730W, HDVF-700A and HDVF-9900
Knee Saturation OFF Knee Saturation ON Simulated image
Low Key Saturation OFF Low Key Saturation ON
Skin Tone Detail OFF Skin Tone Detail ON

System Configurations
Viewfinder
HDVF-20A/C35W
HDC-3300
Multi-format
LCD Colour Viewfinder
HDVF-C950W/C730W
SMPTE Fibre
HD SDI x3
Camera Control Unit
HDCU-3300
Portable Lens
Portable Lens
HDC-3300
HDC-3300
HDC-3300
HDCU-3300
Exclusive LAN
HDCU-3300
RCP-920/921
MSU-900/950
HDCU-3300
Studio Zoom Lens
Studio Zoom Lens
Large Lens Adaptor
HDLA-1505
Multi-format
CRT Colour Viewfinder
HDVF-9900/700A
Large Lens Adaptor
HDLA-1500
Large Viewfinder Adaptor
HDLA-1507
ETHERNET SYSTEM
HDD Server

HDLA-1500
Large Lens Adaptor
(support for the
HDVF-700A/9900)
HDLA-1505
Large Lens Adaptor
(compatible with the
HDVF-C950W/C730W)
HDLA-1507
Large Viewfinder Adaptor
(support for the
HDVF-700A/9900)
RCP-920/921
Remote Control Panel
(Photo shows RCP-920)
RCP-700/701
Remote Control Panel
(Photo shows RCP-700)
RCP-750/751
Remote Control Panel
(Photo shows RCP-750)
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit RM-B150 Remote Control Unit HDVF-20A 2.0-inch* CRT B/W
Viewfinder
HDVF-C35W
3.5-inch* LCD Colour
Viewfinder
HDVF-C950W
9.0-inch LCD Colour
Viewfinder
VFH-990
Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-C950W
HDVF-C730W
6.3-inch* LCD Colour
Viewfinder
HDVF-700A
7.0-inch* CRT Viewfinder VFH-770 Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-700A/C730W
HDVF-9900
9.0-inch* CRT Colour
Viewfinder
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor HKCU-1001 SD Analogue Interface Unit
(for HDCU-3300)
HKCU-1003
Multi Interface Unit
(for HDCU-3300)
HKCU-1005
HD/SD Expansion Unit
(for HDCU-3300)
BKW-401
Viewfinder Rotation Bracket BKP-7911 Script Holder CAC-6 Return Video Selector CAC-12 Mic Holder
* Viewable area measured diagonally
Optional Accessories

Optional Input/Output Boards for HDCU-3300
HDC-3300 HD Super Motion Colour Camera
General
Power requirements AC 240 V, 1.4 A max.
DC 12 V, 8.6 A max.
Operating temperature -20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to +113 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (10 lb 9 oz) (without VF and lens)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 154 x 197 x 348 mm (6 1⁄8x 7 7⁄8x 13 3⁄4inches)
Camera section
Pickup device 3-chip 2/3-inch type CCD
Effective picture elements 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Signal format 1920 x 1080 images: 1080/180i (59.94i), 1080/150i (50i)
1280 x 720 images: 720/180p (59.94p), 720/150p (50p)
Sensitivity F7 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9% reflectance)*
Signal-to-noise ratio 54 dB (typical)*
Horizontal resolution 1000 TV lines (at centre)*
Spectral system F1.4 prism
Built-in filters ND: 1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/8ND, 4:1/16ND,
5: 1/64ND
CC: A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K,
D: 8000K
Signal inputs
Mic input XLR-3-pin, female (x1)
Audio input CH1: XLR-3-pin, female (x1), MIC or LINE or
FRONT MIC selectable
CH2: XLR-3-pin, female (x1), AES/EBU or MIC or
LINE selectable
Signal outputs
HD-SDI/SD-SDI output** BNC (x1), HD-SDI or SD-SDI, character on/off selectable
Test output BNC (x1), VBS (SD) or VF: Y/R/G/B (HD) or HD-sync or
SD-sync selectable
Other inputs/outputs
CCU Optical/electrical multi-connector (x1)
Intercom XLR-5-pin, female (x2)
Prompter output BNC type (x2)
DC input XLR-4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V
DC output 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V (max. 1.5 A)
Lens 12 pin (x1)
Viewfinder 20 pin (x1)
Earphone Stereo mini-jack (x1)
Return control 6 pin (x1)
Remote 8 pin (x1)
Tracker 10 pin (x1)
Crane 12 pin (x1)
Supplied accessories
Operation manual (x1), Cable clamper (x1),
Cable clamp band (x1), +B3x10 screws (x3),
Switch label (x2)
* 1080/180i mode
** When the HDC-3300 camera is not connected to the HDCU-3300 camera control
unit, the HD-SDI output signal is for maintenance purpose only.
HDCU-3300 HD Super Motion Camera Control Unit
General
Power supply AC 100/120/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption 5.6 A max.
Operating temperature +5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to +104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Mass Approx. 16.8 kg (37 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 424 x 133 x 410 mm (16 3⁄4x 5 1⁄4x 16 1⁄4inches)
excluding projection
Signal inputs
HD-SDI return input BNC (x4), SMPTE 292M, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
SD-SDI return input BNC (x4), SMPTE 259M, 270 Mb/s
VBS return input BNC (x4)
Reference input BNC (x2, 1 for loop-through output)
HD: SMPTE 274M, tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 ΩΩ
SD : Black burst, NTSC : 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
PAL : 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Prompter input BNC (x4, 2 for loop-through output),
analogue NTSC/PAL/HD-Y, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
AC input (x1), AC 100, 110 to 120, 220 to 240 V switchable
Signal outputs
HD-SDI LINK A/B/C BNC (x6), SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
Super Motion output 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
Link A (x2), Link B (x2), Link C (x2)
HD-SDI output BNC (x4), SMPTE 292M, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
SDI output BNC (x4), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
(SDI output 3, 4: character on/off selectable)
HD: SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
SD: SMPTE 259M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mb/s
Sync output BNC (x1), HD sync/SD sync selectable
HD: BTA-S001A, tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SD: composite sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Character output BNC (x1), VBS, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
AES/EBU output BNC type (x1), AES/EBU format, 20-bit/ 48 kHz
Mic output XLR-3-pin, male (x2), 0/-20 dBs selectable
WF mode 4-pin (x1)
Other inputs/outputs
CAMERA Optical/electrical multi-connector (x1)
10.692/10.681 Gb/s Serial digital x2,
240 V AC power supply
Intercom/Tally/PGM D-sub 25-pin (x1)
Intercom (PD/ENG) : 4W/RTS/CC, 0 dB
Tally : R, G tally, 24 V power in/make contact
PGM: 0/-20 dB selectable
RCP/CNU 8-pin (x1), Sony Camera System-700 Control Protocol
(for entire camera system control)
Ethernet RJ-45 (x1), 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Trunk A 12-pin (x1)
Trunk line D-sub 9-pin, female (x1), RS-232C
Mic remote D-sub 15-pin (x1)
Supplied accessories
Operation manual (x1), Number plates (1 set), Fuses (1 set)
HKCU-1001 SD Analogue Interface Unit
VDA-A board
VBS output BNC (x2), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PIX output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
HKCU-1003 Multi Interface Unit
VDA-A board
VBS output BNC (x2), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PIX output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Specifications
VDA-B board
Frame reference input BNC (x1)
Frame reference output BNC (x1)
PIX output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC (x1): VBS/R/G/B selectable, VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
HKCU-1005 HD/SD Expansion Unit
HD-SDI/SD-SDI output BNC (x4), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
(SDI output 3, 4: character on/off selectable)
HD: SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s,
SD: SMPTE 259M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 270 Mb/s
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