Sony HDC1580 User manual

HD COLOR CAMERA
HDC1580
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This HD Color Camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
Laser diode properties
Wave length: 1310±40 nm
Emission duration: Pulse Modulation
Laser output power: 141 µW
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
WARNING
+37
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview..................................................................................4
Features........................................................................................4
System Configuration ..................................................................5
Precautions .............................................................................7
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors...............................7
Locations and Functions of Parts.........................................8
Accessory Attachments................................................................8
Controls and Connectors..............................................................9
Preparations..........................................................................15
Attaching a Lens ........................................................................15
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length............................................15
Attaching a Viewfinder..............................................................16
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .........................................18
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod..............................................18
Adjustments and Settings for Recording...........................20
Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ......................20
Setting the Electronic Shutter ....................................................22
Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................................23
Menu Operations ..................................................................24
Starting Menu Operations..........................................................24
Selecting Pages ..........................................................................25
Setting the Menu Items..............................................................26
Editing the USER Menu ............................................................27
Menu List ...............................................................................31
OPERATION Menu ..................................................................31
PAINT Menu .............................................................................35
MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................39
FILE Menu.................................................................................42
DIAGNOSIS Menu....................................................................44
Using a “Memory Stick”.......................................................45
Specifications .......................................................................47

4Overview
Overview
The HDC1580 is a 2/3-type high-definition portable video
cameras equipped with CCD for 2,200,000 pixels. It
incorporates the latest pickup elements and digital signal-
processing LSI to yield higher picture quality and higher
stability in image creation while maintaining conventional
popular functions and operability.
Features
High picture quality and high performance
The new 2/3-type CCD for 2,200,000 pixels employed in
the HDC1580 is the latest imaging device that achieves
high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the 14-bit A/D
converter and a unique signal-processing LSI provide
picture quality of optimal grade.
Super 1080/50i
The HDC1580 pursues the best performance of 1080/50i
to obtain characteristics of optimal grade. By optimizing
the signal-to-noise ratio, sensitivity, and modulation, the
camera can provide improved results over those of multi-
format models.
Newly designed integrated unit with low
center of gravity
The basic design has been reworked. The stylish
appearance with low-slung design improves operability as
a portable camera and, when used in combination with the
HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor, it permits the
viewfinder to be mounted at a low position, making the
viewfinder position closer to the optical axis of the lens for
highly efficient operations.
Swing handle
The swinging structure of the handle enables the large
viewfinder mounted on the HDLA1500-series Large Lens
Adaptor to be shifted forward, giving it the same total
longitudinal size as a standard studio-use camera, for
operability equivalent to that of a standard studio-use
camera.
Position-adjustable shoulder pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted for stable
shooting according to the build of the camera operator, the
type of lens in use, or the shooting style.
A low-repulsion shoulder pad (position fixed) is avaliable
as an option (Part No.: A-8286-346-A).
Function-assignable switches
The camera has a switch to which various functions can be
assigned on the side panel. You can activate your desired
function, such as electronic color-temperature conversion,
instantly when shooting by assigning it to the switch in
advance. Switches on the handle are also available as
function assignable switches.
Memory Stick 1) operation
The camera is equipped with a Memory Stick port, which
enables setup data storage and software upgrading using
Memory Sticks.
1) Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Various color-reproduction functions
Selection of the gamma table
Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to use
multiple formats and perform flexible image creation.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition the standard 6-axis matrix function, the camera
has a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the
hue and chroma for color components in 16-axis directions
independently. This is quite useful in color matching
among multiple cameras.
Knee saturation
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under
strong lighting.
Low key saturation
Hue and saturation in low-key zones can be compensated.
Thus, compensation for color reproduction in all zones is
enabled in combination with matrix color compensation
and knee saturation functions.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function
This function allows control (emphasis or suppression) of
the detail level for just a certain hue or chroma area in the
image, by creating a detail gate signal from color
components of your specified hue, such as skin tones.
The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 to 30 MHz.
This allows the detail thickness to be set appropriately for
the subject, thus enabling more subtle image expression.

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Overview
H/V ratio control
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be
adjusted.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Easy menu-based setting
Selections and settings for viewfinder display items,
safety-zone marker 2) or center marker,3) screen size
marker, etc. can be made quickly and easily, using setup
menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an external
monitor.
2) Safety zone marker:
A box-shaped marker displayed on the viewfinder screen which indicates
80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95% of the total screen area
3) Center marker:
A cross-shaped marker which indicates the center of the viewfinder screen
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra
pattern,4) a safety-zone marker, and a center marker,
camera settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder
screen. Furthermore, there are other indicators arranged
above and below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp,
battery warning indicator, and an indicator to tell you that
one or more settings are other than standard. This makes it
simple to check the status of the camera.
4) Zebra pattern:
A stripe pattern displayed on the viewfinder screen which indicates the
portions where the video level is above about 70% or 100%. Used to check
the video level of the subject.
Optical digital transmission
The camera uses electro-optical coding cable for 1.5-
gigabit digital optical transmission between the camera
and a Camera Control Unit.
High-resolution 2-type monochrome and
3.5-type color multiformat viewfinders
(optional)
The HDVF-20A, a multiformat 2-type monochrome CRT
viewfinder, and the HDVF-C35W, a multiformat 3.5-type
color LCD viewfinder, are available as options to cover
various applications.
Prevention of electrical shock
When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply
from the connected Camera Control Unit will be shut off.
System Configuration
Peripherals and related devices for the HDC1580 are
shown in the figure on the subsequent page.
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
shown in the figures has been discontinued. For device
about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or
a Sony sales representative.
Note

6Overview
Connection example
HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
PROD
SHORT
OPEN
CAM
MAIN
CABLE
ALARM
INCOM
POWER
1
ENGPGM
ONMIC
OFF PRIV
FUNCTION
MAINTE
NANCE
SCENE
PAINT
ALARM
PANEL
ACTIVE
MEMORY
STICK
STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS
5600K AUTO
KNEE
SKIN
DETAIL
BLACK
GAMMA
KNEE
SATURATION
CLOSE
AWB
AUTO
IRIS
IRIS/MB
ACTIVE MASTER
BLACK
REMOTE CONTROLUNIT
EXT
IRIS
ABS
WHITE
BLACK
ABB
VTR
START/STOP
1
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
Memory Stick
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)
Memory Stick
HDLA1503
Large Lens Adaptor
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)
Memory Stick
V-wedge shoe
(supplied with
the tripod)
Tripod
HDVF-C730W/C950W
Viewfinder
BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
HDVF-20A
HDVF-C35W
Viewfinder
HDC1580
Optical Fiber
Cable
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
holder
Microphone
HDC1580
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911 Script Holder
HDVF-700A
HDVF-9900
Viewfinder
HDC1000
studio camera
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911 Script Holder
HKCU1001
HKCU1005
HDCU1080
HD Camera Control Unit
HKCU1001
HKCU1005
HDCU1500
HD Camera Control Unit
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
CNU-700
Camera Command
Network Unit
MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit
RCP-700/900-series
Remote Control Panel
BNC (SD)BNC (SD)
BNC
(VBS)
BNC
(VBS)
CCA-5 CCA-5 CCA-5
CCA-5
With HKCU1001
Picture
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
VCS-700
Video Selector
Camera hangers a)
a) supplied with the HDLA1503, Part No.: A-1128-405-A
HDVF-C730W
Viewfinder

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Precautions
Precautions
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a scene
that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let a laser beam
become directed into the lens of the camera.
Do not subject to severe shocks
Damage to the case or internal components may result.
When finished using
Set the power switch to OFF.
Operation and storage environment
Store in a level place with air conditioning.
If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before
storage.
Avoid use or storage in the following places:
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Places with high humidity
• Places with strong vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near
heating equipment
Condensation
If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form
on the lens or inside the camera.
The camera has no built-in condensation indicator. If you
find condensation on the body or lens, switch the camera
off and wait for the condensation to disappear for about
one hour.
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image
Sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are
specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors.
They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-
precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated
on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and
is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
This product has a compensation function and the problem
may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment
(see page 20).
Smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight
or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced
on the screen, or the image may be distorted.
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may
appear jagged or flicker.

8Locations and Functions of Parts
Locations and Functions of Parts
Accessory Attachments
aVF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).
bShoulder strap fitting post
Attach one end of a shoulder strap (not supplied) to this
fitting post, and the other end to the fitting post on the other
side of the camera.
cViewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK
knob
Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position
towards the front or rear.
dViewfinder left-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position towards
the left or right.
For details on adjusting the viewfinder position, see
“Attaching a Viewfinder” on page 16.
eLens cable clamp
Used to secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).
fLens fixing lever
Used to secure the lens in the lens mount.
gLens mount cap
Cover the lens mount with this cap when a lens is not
attached. The cover may be removed by moving the lens
fixing lever upwards.
hLens mount
Used to attach a lens (not supplied).
iLENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens
functions through this cable.
kShoulder pad
bShoulder strap fitting post
aVF connector
cViewfinder front-rear positioning
lever and lock knob
dViewfinder left-right positioning
ring
eLens cable clamp
fLens fixing lever
gLens mount cap
hLens mount
iLENS connector
jTripod mount

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Locations and Functions of Parts
jTripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
kShoulder pad
You can adjust the position so that you can get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on
page 18.
Controls and Connectors
Front right
aINCOM (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button
is pressed.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
bRET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 button on the
side (page 11) and that on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera (page 13).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
cAssignable switch
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
dFilter select UP/DOWN buttons
You can switch the built-in optical filters by pressing either
of these buttons while holding the FILTER LOCAL button
depressed.
mMENU SEL knob/ENTER
button
aINCOM button
bRET 1 button
cAssignable switch
gGAIN switch
hOUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
iWHITE BAL switch
jDISPLAY switch
kCANCEL/STATUS switch
fAUTO W/B BAL switch
dFilter select UP/DOWN buttons
eFILTER LOCAL button
lMemory Stick section

10 Locations and Functions of Parts
eFILTER LOCAL button
While holding this button depressed, press either of the
filter select UP/DOWN buttons to select the built-in optical
filters.
fAUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance
automatic adjustment) switch
Used to automatically adjust white and black balance when
the camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting
to the camera control unit.
WHT: Automatically adjust white balance.
BLK: Automatically adjust black balance.
gGAIN switch
Used to select the gain of the video amplifier based on
lighting conditions when the camera is used in stand-alone
status without connecting a camera control unit.
When shipped from the factory, the values set are L = 0 dB,
M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.
hOUTPUT (output signal selection)/AUTO KNEE
switch
Used to select the signal (color bar signal or camera’s
video signal) to be used as output to a VTR, the viewfinder
or a video monitor when the camera is used in stand-alone
status without connecting a camera control unit.
When the camera’s video signal is being used as output,
the auto knee function may be used.
The relationship between the switch setting and the output
signal and auto knee function is shown in the table below.
iWHITE BAL (white balance memory selection)
switch
Used to select the white balance adjustment method or the
memory used to store the adjusted value when the camera
is used in stand-alone status without connecting a camera
control unit.
PRST (preset): White balance is adjusted to a preset value
corresponding to a color temperature of 3200K.
A or B: Selects memory A or B.
jDISPLAY switch
The functions of the DISPLAY switch are as follows:
ON: Characters and messages showing the camera settings
and operating status may be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
OFF: Status messages will not appear on the viewfinder
screen.
MENU: Menus for camera settings will be displayed on
the viewfinder screen.
kCANCEL/STATUS switch
When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, you
can cancel any changed settings or return the display to the
previous menu.
When no menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, the
status information of this camera is displayed.
lMemory Stick section
A slot to accommodate a “Memory Stick” and an access
lamp are provided behind the panel. The access lamp lights
in red while writing or reading data to/from a “Memory
Stick.”
When the access lamp is lit, do not insert/remove the
“Memory Stick” or turn off the camera.
mMENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button
(rotary encoder)
Used to select settings from menus displayed on the
viewfinder screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm
settings (by pushing the button).
When a camera control unit or a remote control device,
such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700/900-series
Remote Control Panel, is connected, the functions of 6to
9are controlled from the external control device and the
controls on the camera are disabled.
OUTPUT AUTO KNEE Function
BARS OFF Output is a color bar signal.
CAM OFF Output is the camera’s video
signal. The auto knee circuit is
disabled.
CAM ON Output is the camera’s video
signal. The auto knee circuit is
enabled.
Note
Note

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Locations and Functions of Parts
Front left
aRET 1 (return video 1) button
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is
pressed. It function the same as the RET1 buttons on the
handle (page 9) and that on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera (page 13).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
bMIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-
pin)
Connect a microphone.
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page
14) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera are
alternately activated with the CH1 input select switch
(page 15).
cMIC (microphone) power switch
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V to the connected
microphone.
OFF: Not to supply a power to the connected microphone.
dSHUTTER switch
Used for setting the electronic shutter functions when the
camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting a
camera control unit.
OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.
ON: The electronic shutter is activated.
SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change each
time the switch is set to this position.
For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page
22.
eINTERCOM LEVEL control
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.
The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the
LEVEL switch (page 13) on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera are set to “FRONT.”
fRET 2 (return video 2) button
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder
changes to the return video signal selected with the RET 2
select switch (page 13) on the operation panel on the rear
of the camera.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
dSHUTTER switch
eINTERCOM LEVEL control
fRET 2 button
bMIC 1 IN connector
aRET 1 button
cMIC power switch

12 Locations and Functions of Parts
Rear
aCAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Power supply will be received from the camera
control unit.
EXT: Power supply will be received through the DC IN
connector.
bTally lamp and switch
ON: The tally lamp lights upon a tally signal input to the
connected camera control unit or a call signal generated
by pressing a CALL button.
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.
cCCU (Camera Control Unit) connector (optical/
electrical multi-connector)
Connect a camera control unit using an optical electro-
composite cable.
dCALL button
When you press this button, the red tally lamp of the RCP-
700/900-series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit, will light. Use to call the operator of the
RCP or MSU.
aCAMERA POWER switch
Shoulder strap fitting post (page 8)
cCCU connector
dCALL button
Operation panel (page 13)
Connector panel (page 14)
bTally lamp and switch

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Locations and Functions of Parts
Operation panel
aINTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and
switches
The reception level controls are common to intercom 1 and
intercom 2. The talk lines can be set independently for
intercom 1 and intercom 2.
ENG (engineer line) control:
Adjust the intercom audio reception level of the engineer
line.
PROD (producer line) control
Adjust the intercom audio reception level of the producer
line.
PGM1 (program 1) control
Adjust the audio reception level of program 1.
PGM2 (program 2) control
Adjust the audio reception level of program 2.
TRACKER control
Adjust the intercom audio reception level at the
TRACKER connector (page 14) on the connector panel
when using the connector for intercom.
MIC LINE1 (intercom microphone line 1) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 1.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line
1.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
MIC LINE2 (intercom microphone line 2) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 2.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line
2.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
LEVEL switch
REAR: The intercom audio reception level is adjusted
with the controls on this panel.
FRONT: The intercom audio reception level is adjusted
with the INTERCOM LEVEL control on the front of
the camera.
bRET 1 (return video 1) button and select switch
The return video signal selected with the switch is
displayed on the viewfinder screen while the button is
pressed.
cRET 2 (return video 2) button and select switch
When other return video systems are used in addition to
return video 1, you can monitor the signal selected with the
switch on the viewfinder screen while pressing the button.
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if
both buttons are pressed.
dLIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
RET1
ENG PROD
1
23
4
RET2
LIGHT
INTERCOM 1
ON
OFF
MIC
LINE1 PROD
OFF
ENG
MIC
LINE2 PROD
OFF
ENG
PGM1 PGM2
TRACKER
INTERCOM 2
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
1
23
4
ENG PROD
INTERCOM 1
MIC
LINE1 PROD
OFF
ENG
MIC
LINE2 PROD
OFF
ENG
PGM1 PGM2
TRACKER
INTERCOM 2
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
bRET 1 button and select switch
cRET 2 button and select switch
dLIGHT switch
aINTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches
PGM1 control
PGM2 control
TRACKER control
LEVEL switch
MIC LINE1 switch
ENG control
PROD control
MIC LINE2 switch
Note

14 Locations and Functions of Parts
Connector panel
aEARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)
Connect an earphone or headset for output of the intercom.
bRET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
Used for connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
cCRANE connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as viewfinder, and external
data.
dTRACKER connector (10-pin)
For external interface, such as intercom and tally.
eDC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-
pin)
Used to supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver
(optional).
fDC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-
pin)
Used for connection to the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to
supply power to the camera.
gINTERCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors
(XLR 5-pin)
Used for input and output of intercom audio signals.
The INTERCOM 1 connector can be used for
communication over the engineer line even when the
power is off, as long as the power LED is lit in red.
hREMOTE connector (8-pin)
Used for connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote
Control Unit, RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel,
or MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit.
When the camera is connected to a CCU, do not connect
any remote control device, such as RCP and MSU, to this
connector.
iPROMPTER (prompter signal output) connector
(BNC type)
Used for output of a prompter signal (valid only when a
camera control unit is connected)
jTEST OUT connector (BNC type)
Used to output the analog signal.
This also supplies the VBS signal, an HD signal nearly
equal to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-
SYNC signal, or an SD-SYNC signal depending on which
of these you have selected on the menu.
kAUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors (XLR 3-pin)
and switches
Connect audio signals. An input select switch and
microphone power switch are provided for each channel.
OFF
+48V
MIC
FRONT MIC
DC OUT AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
TEST
OUT
DC IN 10.5-17V
LINE
OFF
+48V
MIC
AES/EBU
LINE
EARPHONE REMOTE RET CTRL
CRANETRACKER
RET IN
GENLOCK IN
PROMPTER
gINTERCOM1 and 2 connectors
aEARPHONE jack
dTRACKER connector
cCRANE connector
iPROMPTER connector
kAUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors and switches
bRET CTRL connector hREMOTE connector
jTEST OUT connector
eDC OUT connector
fDC IN connector
Note

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Preparations
CH1 audio input select switch
Set to the appropriate position according to the equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector.
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is
connected
FRONT MIC: When using the microphone connected to
the MIC 1 IN connector
MIC: When an external microphone is connected
CH2 audio input select switch
Set to the appropriate position according to the equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector.
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is
connected
AES/EBU: When a digital audio signal is connected (The
signal must be in synchronization with the camera
output).
MIC: When an external microphone is connected
Microphone power switches
When a microphone is connected to the corresponding
AUDIO IN connector, set whether or not to supply a power
to the microphone.
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V
OFF: Not to supply a power
(No function has been assigned to the lowermost position.
No power is supplied to the microphone.)
To supply a power of +12 V, modification of the camera is
required.
Preparations
Attaching a Lens
The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as
follows:
For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’
operation manual.
1 Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens
mount cap from the lens mount.
2 Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the
upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into the
mount.
3 While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever
downwards to secure the lens.
4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Adjustment of the flange focal length 1) is necessary in the
following situations.
• The first time a lens is attached
• When changing lenses
• When zooming and the focus is not sharp at both
telephoto and wide angle
Note
CH 1
48V
OFF
MIC LINE
48V
OFF
MIC LINE
AES/EBU
FRONT MIC
AUDIO IN
CH 2
CH2 audio input select switch
CH1 audio input select switch
Microphone power switches
AUDIO IN CH1 connector AUDIO IN CH2 connector
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16 Preparations
The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange
focal length are in different positions on different lenses.
Refer to the lens’ operation manual.
The procedure for adjusting the flange focal length is as
follows:
1 Set the iris control to manual, and open the iris fully.
2 Place a flange focal length adjustment chart
approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust the
lighting to get an appropriate video output level.
3 Loosen the Ff 2) ring lock screw.
4 With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring
to telephoto.
5 Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and
turn the focus ring to focus the image.
6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.
7 Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart in focus. Take care
not to move the distance ring.
8 Repeat steps 4through 7until the image is focus at
both telephoto and wide angle.
9 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.
1) Flange focal length: The distance between the lens mount attachment
plane and the imaging plane
2) Ff: Abbreviation of flange focal length
Attaching a Viewfinder
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera
with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter
through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and
cause fire.
Example: Attaching a HDVF-20A/C35W
Viewfinder
For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction
manual of the viewfinder.
Attaching procedure
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.
The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.
2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, slide
the viewfinder side to side to the most convenient
position and tighten the ring.
3 Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of
the camera.
4 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC 1 IN
connector of the camera.
Adjusting the viewfinder position
The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the front
and rear and to the left and right to make it easy to see into
it.
Note
Caution
About 3 meters
(10 ft)
Viewfinder stopper
MIC 1 IN connector
VF connector

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Preparations
To adjust the position to the left or right
1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
2 Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good
viewing position.
3 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
To adjust the position forward or backward
1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and
LOCK knob.
2 Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the
camera to move it into a good viewing position.
3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and
LOCK knob.
To detach the viewfinder
Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, pull the
viewfinder stopper, then pull out the viewfinder by sliding
it in the direction opposite to that when attached.
Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your
leg
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.
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.
Attaching procedure of the BKW-401
1 Turn the arm of the rotation mechanism assembly of
the BKW-401 in the direction of the arrow in the
following illustration.
Next, using a hexagonal wrench 3 mm across flats,
remove the bolts (M4 ×8) together with the washers,
to separate the rotation mechanism assembly from the
viewfinder front-back positioning mechanism
assembly.
Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
Viewfinder front-rear
positioning lever
LOCK knob
Note

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2 In the same manner as step 1, remove the viewfinder
shoe of the camera from the front-rear positioning
mechanism.
3 Using the two bolts (M4 ×8) and the washers removed
from the camera in step 2, attach the rotation
mechanism assembly of the BKW-401 to the camera.
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position
(factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm or forward by
up to 25 mm. This adjustment helps you get the best
balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.
Adjusting procedure
1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to
unlock the shoulder pad.
2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is
in the most convenient position.
3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the
selected position.
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod
Mount the camera to a tripod using a VCT-14 Tripod
Adaptor.
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the
bottom of the tripod adaptor considering the balance of
the weight of the camera and the tripod adaptor. If an
inappropriate hole is selected, the camera may fall over.
• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of
the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the tripod
adaptor cannot be attached to the tripod securely.
Mounting procedure
1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod and secure it
with the screw.
Hexagon
socket bolts
(M4 ×8)
Caution
2
1,3
Shoulder pad
Shoulder pad lock lever
Bottom of the camera

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Preparations
2 Place the camera on the tripod adaptor, and slide
forward it along the groove of the tripod adaptor until
it clicks.
To remove the camera from the tripod adaptor
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction
of the arrow.
If the pin of the tripod adaptor does not return to
its original position
After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod adaptor
does not return to its original position, hold down the red
button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to
return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to
mount a camera with the pin not seated.
Tripod adaptor
Tr i p o d
Lever
Red button
Pin
Original position

20 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Adjustments and
Settings for Recording
Adjusting the Black Balance and
White Balance
In order to maintain high picture quality when using the
camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white
balance appropriately for the conditions.
When a camera control unit or a remote control device,
such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700/900-series
Remote Control Panel, is connected, the black balance and
white balance are controlled from the external control
device and controls on the camera are disabled.
Black balance adjustment
The black balance needs adjustment in situations like the
following:
• The first time the camera is used
• When the camera is used after a long period of disuse
• When the surrounding temperature changes greatly
• When the gain value is changed using the setup menus
Normally, there is no need to adjust the black balance
every time the camera is turned on.
White balance adjustment
Always readjust the white balance when lighting
conditions change.
About the viewfinder screen
After the process of adjusting the black balance or white
balance begins, messages about the progress and results of
the adjustment will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Adjusted values set through automatic adjustment, and
other settings, are stored in the camera’s memory and
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.
Adjusting the black balance
In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black
set and black balance are adjusted.
To adjust the black balance
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release the
switch.
The switch will return to the center position, and
adjustment will be performed.
During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure
below will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
After a few seconds the adjustment process will be
complete, and the message “ABB: OK” will be displayed.
The adjusted value is automatically stored in memory.
• During black balance adjustment, the iris will be
automatically closed.
• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching
circuit will work automatically, and the viewfinder
screen will flicker several times. This is not a
malfunction.
When automatic black balance adjustment fails
If the automatic black balance adjustment process does not
end successfully, the error message “ABB: NG” will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three
seconds.
If this error message is displayed, try black balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after several
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.
About black balance memory
The black balance values stored in memory will be
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.
Note
Note
Notes
AUTO W/B BAL switch
ABB:EXECUTING