Sony HDC-3300R User manual

HDC-3300R
HD Super Motion Color Camera
HDCU-3300R
HD Super Motion Camera Control Unit
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HD Super Motion Color Camera HDC-3300R
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. Nowadays, as television broadcasting
evolves and moves steadily towards high definition
(HD), there is strong demand for a new breed of slow-
motion camera system - one that offers even greater
performance, as well as HD compatibility.
The reputable HDC-3300 was developed to meet this
demand. Today, it has evolved into the HDC-3300R - a
next-generation model with stunning picture quality by
enhanced S/N ratio, state-of-the-art features, and new
functions.
Sony’s cutting-edge technology enables the HDC-3300R
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-3300R 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-3300R
Camera Control Unit over distances up to 8,200 feet
(2,500 meters)*. Furthermore, since its design is based
on the proven HDC-1500 HD Multi-format Camera, the
HDC-3300R 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 HDC1500, 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 capturing. 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. In addition, one of the most
sophisticated characteristics of this camera is its Flicker
Reduction function, which further enhances its picture
quality.
With all these attractive features, the Sony HDC-3300R
camera is the optimum solution to deliver slow-motion
HD images of breathtaking quality.
* The actual distance will depend on operating conditions, such as the number
of cables used and configuration of the system.
Lens, viewfinder and microphone are optional.
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Features
HDCU-3300R
HDC-3300R
Three-times Normal Speed HD Signal Output
The HDC-3300R 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).
Excellent Flicker Reduction Function
The slow-motion images captured by the HDC-3300R
camera are extremely fine, and are enhanced by Sony’s
state-of-the-art real-time processing technique, which
minimizes the flickers typically seen on slow-motion
images. Flickers can be reduced further by selecting
an appropriate mode from three available response
modes, and by adjusting the video level according to the
brightness of the shooting environment.
Long-distance Optical Fiber Transmission
The HDC-3300R camera allows captured data to be
transferred as high-quality wideband signals to its
companion HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit up to 8200
feet (2500 meters)* at an amazingly high data rate of
10 Gb/s. This can be achieved only through an SMPTE-
standard optical fiber cable, giving users a practical, yet
outstanding high-quality transmission system. The
HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit allows these signals
to be recorded onto a compatible third-party server via
three HD-SDI outputs.
* The actual distance will depend on operating 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-3300R camera also provides high-quality, normal-
speed images - thanks to a signal-processing LSI that’s
dedicated to processing images in this way. Furthermore,
the HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit can output these
normal-speed images for live transmission simultaneously
with Super Motion images, allowing users to employ the
HDC-3300R for both slow-motion and standard shooting
purposes for increased versatility.
Flexible System Configuration
The HDC-3300R and HDCU-3300R camera system are
compatible with other broadcast camera peripherals
from Sony 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-3300R and HDCU-3300R to be easily integrated into
other existing camera systems from Sony.
In addition to the conventional 700 protocol, an Ethernet
interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX) is also incorporated,
allowing the HDC-3300R camera to be controlled over a
network.
What’s more, the HDC-3300R camera is compatible with
the HDLA1500/HDLA1505 Large Lens Adaptors and the
HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptors, which 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-3300R camera is based on the
proven HDC1500 Series Multi-format HD Portable Camera
that provides a high level of operability. All control
switches and connectors are in the most logical places
for optimum functionality and ease of use. The low-
profile body of the HDC-3300R minimizes the parallax
between the optical axis of the camera head and the
large viewfinder when the camera is attached to the
HDLA1500/HDLA1505 Large Lens Adaptors and the
HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptor. In addition, the
HDC-3300R is designed with a low center of gravity,
allowing the operator to carry the camera comfortably
on the shoulder. The shoulder pad of the HDC-3300R
camera can be adjusted either forwards or backwards
without using a screwdriver, so the camera can easily be
moved to a well-balanced position.
Reliable Camera Head Operation
The HDC-3300R camera uses optimal design techniques
to reduce heat generation within the camera body for
comfortable operation.
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Creative Versatility
Knee Saturation
Shooting very bright portions of an object (such as key light conditions from a person’s
forehead) can reduce color saturation and change the hue in highlight areas. The
HDC-3300R 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 color
reproduction in highlight areas.
Low Key Saturation
With traditional video cameras, low light areas can be subject to a reduction in
saturation. This can result in the colors in those areas being “washed-out”. The low
key saturation function on the HDC-3300R eliminates this problem by optimizing the
amplification of color saturation at low light levels by boosting it to an optimized level,
thus providing more natural color reproduction.
Triple Skin Tone Detail Control
The HDC-3300R comes equipped with a triple skin tone detail control function, which
allows for independent detail control over three specified colors. This enhances the
capability of skin tone detail correction - enabling one color selection to be used for
reducing the detail level of skin color, 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 available in film shooting.
Knee Saturation OFF Knee Saturation ON Simulated image
Simulated image
Low Key Saturation OFF Low Key Saturation ON
Skin Tone Detail OFF Skin Tone Detail ON Simulated image
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HKC-T3300 connected to the HDC-3300R
Focus Assist Functions
For easier focusing through the viewfinder, two focus assist functions are newly
incorporated to the HDC-3300R: Viewfinder Detail and Focus Assist Indicator.
To intuitively recognize a focusing point, users of the camera can add dedicated image-
enhancing edge signals directly to the viewfinder as “Viewfinder Detail”.
The “Focus Assist Indicator” is a helpful tool for manual focus adjustments. An indicator
is displayed at the bottom or other positions of the viewfinder frame, enabling users to
make more accurate and fine focus adjustments.
Other Features of the HDC-3300R
•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-200,HDVF-C35W,HDVF-C30WR,
HDVF-C950W, HDVF-C730W, HDVF-700A, HDVF-550, and HDVF-EL100
HKC-T3300 CCD Block Extension Adaptor
The HKC-T3300 CCD Block Extension Adaptor is a unique accessory for the HDC-3300R
HD Super Motion Color Camera. It allows the CCD block to be extended from the
camera body by up to 12.5 m. This allows more creative camera shooting angles to be
achieved, along with the freedom to place the imaging assembly in areas where a full-
size camera would be restricted. The HKC-T3300 adaptor will expand the spectrum of
HD Super Motion Color camera applications in areas such as snorkel lenses, helicopter
gimbal mounts, mini jibs, and 3D production.
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HDCU-3300R
MSU-900/950
RCP-920/921
Exclusive LAN
HDC-3300R
HDCU-3300R
HDC-3300R
HDCU-3300R
HDC-3300R
HDC-3300R
Camera Control Unit
HDCU-3300R
HDD Server
SMPTE Fiber
HD SDI x3
Studio Zoom Lens
Portable Lens
Portable Lens CCD Block
Portable Lens
Large Lens Adaptor
HDLA1500
Studio Zoom Lens Large Lens Adaptor
HDLA1505
Viewfinder
HDVF-20A/C35W/C30WR
Multi-format LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-C950W/C730W
Multi-format CRT B/W Viewfinder
HDVF-700A
HD CCD Block Adaptor
HKC-T3300
CCD Block Adaptor
Cable
Adaptor
OLED Viewfinder
HDVF-EL100
OLED Viewfinder
HDVF-EL100
Multi-format CRT B/W Viewfinder
HDVF-700A
Large Viewfinder Adaptor
HDLA1507
CRT B/W VIEWFINDER
HDVF-550
Ethernet System
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System Configurations
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Optional Accessories
HDLA1500
Large Lens Adaptor
(for attachment of the HDVF-EL100/700A)
HDLA1505
Large Lens Adaptor
(for attachment of the HDVF-C950W/C730W/550)
HDLA1507
Large Viewfinder Adaptor
(for attachment of the HDVF-EL100/700A)
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-200
2.0-inch* CRT B/W Viewfinder
HDVF-C35W
3.5-inch* LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-C30WR
2.7-inch* LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-C950W
9.0-inch LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-C730W
6.3-inch* LCD Color Viewfinder
HDVF-700A
7.0-inch CRT B/W Viewfinder
HDVF-550
5.0-inch CRT Color Viewfinder
VFH-550
Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-700A/C730W
VFH-770
Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-700A/C730W
VFH-990
Outdoor Hood for HDVF-C950W
HDVF-EL100
11-inch* OLED Color Viewfinder
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
HKCU1001
SD Analog Interface Unit
(for HDCU-3300R)
HKCU1003
Multi Interface Unit
(for HDCU-3300R)
HKCU1005
HD-SDI/SD-SDI Expansion Unit
(for HDCU-3300R)
BKW-401
Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
BKP-7911
Script Holder
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
CAC-12
Mic Holder
HKC-T3300
HD CCD Block Adaptor
* Viewable area measured diagonally
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Sony Electronics Inc.
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Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/professional
V-2439 (MK10564V1)
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Printed in USA (3/09)
Specifications
HDC-3300R HD Super Motion Color Camera
General
Power requirements AC 240 V, 1.4 A max.,DC 12 V, 8.6 A max.
Operating temperature -4 °F to +113 °F (-20 °C to +45 °C)
Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Weight 10 lb 9 oz (4.8 kg) (without VF and lens)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 13 3/4 inches (154 x 197 x 348 mm)
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 F8 (1080/180i)/F9 (1080/150i) at 2000 lx
Signal-to-noise ratio (typical)* x1: -56 dB/-64 dB (at NS MAX mode)
x3: -52 dB/-60 dB (at NS MAX mode)
Horizontal resolution* 1000 TV lines (at center)
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 x1 (female)
Audio input CH1: XLR-3-pin x1 (female), MIC or LINE or FRONT MIC selectable
CH2: XLR-3-pin x1 (female),AES/EBU or MIC or LINE selectable
Signal outputs
HD-SDI/SD-SDI output** BNC type x1, HD-SDI or SD-SDI, character on/off selectable
Test output BNC type 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 x2 (female)
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 (1),Cable clamper belt (1 set),
Switch label 1, 2 (1 each)
* 1080/180i mode
** When the HDC-3300R camera is not connected to the HDCU-3300R camera control unit,the HD-SDI output signal is for
maintenance purpose only.
Optional Input/Output Boards for HDCU-3300R
HKCU1001 SD Analog Interface Unit
VDA-A board
VBS output BNC type x2, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PIX output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
HKCU1003 Multi Interface Unit
VDA-A board
VBS output BNC type x2, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PIX output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
VDA-B board
Frame reference input BNC type x1
Frame reference output BNC type x1
PIX output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS:1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
WF output BNC type x1:VBS/R/G/B selectable,VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
HKCU1005 HD/SD Expansion Unit
HD-SDI/SD-SDI output BNC type 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
HKC-T3300 Specifications
General
Power requirements for 13.5 to 17.0 V DC
camera input
Operating temperature -4 ˚F to +113 ˚F (-20 ˚C to +45 ˚C)
Operating humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Weight Cable adaptor: approx. 1 lb 2 oz (.05 kg)
CCD block adaptor: approx. 4 lb 3 oz (1.9 kg) (with CCD block)
CCD block adaptor I/F
Camera cable 55-pin multicore cable connector (male)
MIC IN XLR-3-pin x1 (female)
LENS 12-pin x1
VF 20-pin x1
Intercom XLR-5-pin x1 (female)
Cable adaptor I/F
Camera cable 55-pin multicore cable connector (female)
MIC OUT XLR-3-pin x1 (male)
VF 20-pin x1
INCOM XLR-5-pin x1 (male)
HDCU-3300R HD Super Motion Camera Control Unit
General
Power supply AC 100/120/220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption max. 5.6 A
Operating temperature +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C)
Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Weight 37 lb (16.8 kg)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 16 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches (424 x 133 x 410 mm)
excluding projection
Signal inputs
HD-SDI return input BNC type x4, SMPTE 292M, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
SD-SDI return input BNC type x4, SMPTE 259M, 270 Mb/s
VBS return input BNC type x4
Reference input BNC type x2 (1 connector for loop-through output)
HD: SMPTE 274M, tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SD: Black burst, NTSC : 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω,
PAL: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Prompter input BNC type x4 (2 connectors for loop-through output),
analog 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 type x6, SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
Super Motion output Link A (x2),Link B (x2), Link C (x2)
HD-SDI output BNC type x4, SMPTE 292M, 1.485/1.4835 Gb/s
SDI output BNC type 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 type 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 type 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 x2 (male), 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 x1 (female),RS-232C
Mic remote D-sub 15-pin x1
Supplied accessories
Operation manual (x1),Number plates (1 set), Fuses (1 set)
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