Sony HSC100R User manual

HSC Series HD/SD System Camera
HSC-300RF, HSC-100RF Optical Fiber Camera
HSC-300R, HSC-100R Digital Triax Camera

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Sony proudly introduces four powerful, all new, HD/SD system cameras in its HSC Series which contain Sony’s latest
broadcast technologies.
The HSC-300R and HSC-100R incorporate digital triax technology, which allows systems to be configured with
conventional digital triax, while the HSC-300RF and HSC-100RF incorporate optical fiber technology, enabling long-
distance signal transmission.
Each HSC Series camera is equipped with sophisticated 16-bit A/D conversion circuitry, as well as three superb 2/3-inch
CCDs to achieve high levels of picture quality.
Sony also offers large-lens operation with the HSC-300R and HSC-300RF in combination with HDLA-1500 Series Large
Lens Adaptors. These adaptors have been widely accepted for use with Sony’s HDC Series flagship models and feature a
unique Quick Mount design to maximize camera operability.
HSC - The World Standard for High Definition Production

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Excellent Picture Quality
Digital Extender Function
The Digital Extender function expands the size of the
image by a factor of two in the center of the image
sensor’s captured image. This function works without a
decrease in sensitivity, such as an F-number drop, which
typically occurs when using conventional optical extender
functions.
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation 2 (ALAC2)
Function
The ALAC2 function automatically reduces lens chromatic
aberration by both horizontal and vertical compensation
when a lens that supports the ALAC2 function is attached.
Versatile Camera Interfaces
HSC Series cameras provide a wide range of inputs and
outputs via the connector panel, including HD-SDI output,
SD-SDI output, VF signal, return signal, and SDI Prompter
signal. Moreover, an intercom channel (ENG/PROD) is also
provided.
Digital Triax Operation
HSC-300R and HSC-100R cameras utilize a very high-
quality digital triax system that expands operability in field
applications, as well as in studio production. This digital
triax system can be integrated into conventional triax-
based infrastructures, enabling an easy upgrade from
existing systems. The latest digital triax transmission
system offers long cable runs of up to 1,800 m (5,905
feet)*2for the HSC-300R and up to 1,200 m (3,937 feet)*2
for the HSC-100R, via φ14.5 mm cable between the camera
and the CCU.
*2 The maximum cable length depends on the camera system
configuration, lens type, and the number of cable connections.
Optical Fiber Operation
HSC-300RF and HSC-100RF cameras incorporate a optical
fiber transmission system as standard which enables
signal transmission over a long distance. The developed
optical fiber transmission system offers long cable runs of
up to 2000 m (6562 feet)*3between the camera and the
CCU.
*3 The maximum cable length depends on the camera system
configuration, lens type, and the number of cable connections.
Large Lens Operation
In addition, the highly versatile HDLA-1500, HDLA-1505 and
HDLA-1507 large Lens Adaptors are also compatible with
these cameras. These adaptors allow the HSC-300R and
HSC-300RF to be used for many different production
applications, and enable users to choose the optimum
viewfinder for each shooting condition. This capability
makes the HSC-300R and HSC-300RF the most flexible
portable cameras in their class.
Installing the HDLA-1500/1505/1507 Large Lens
Adaptor is very simple and eliminates time-consuming
adjustments such as lens centering
or additional wiring.
Smart Flexibility
Multi-format Operation
Users can choose from a wide range of capturing modes,
including 1080/29.97PsF*1and 1080/25PsF*1as well as
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 720/50p, 720/59.94p, 576/50i, and
480/59.94i.
*1 Optional HZC-PSF3 software is required.
Sophisticated 2/3-inch CCD
HSC Series cameras are equipped with field-proven
2/3-inch-type full-resolution 1920 x 1080 CCDs. Due to
Sony’s advanced sensor technologies, the CCD imager
offers a high sensitivity of F10 for 59.94 Hz and F11 for
50 Hz with a remarkable signal-
to-noise ratio (S/N) of -60 dB
(HD) for high-quality pictures in
all types of demanding shooting
environments.
High-quality 16-bit A/D Conversion and DSP LSI
These cameras also incorporate a high-performance 16-bit
A/D converter which enables captured images to be
processed with maximum precision. Also, the Auto Lens
Aberration Compensation function can optimize lens
performance to provide stunning
picture quality.

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Smart Flexibility Operating Versatility
Robust Design
In order to survive the stresses of professional use, the
main chassis of HSC Series cameras are made of a
magnesium-alloy casting. This rigid body ensures the
camera is highly durable and helps to protect its
lightweight precision components such as integrated
optical elements and electronics.
Position-adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted – either
forwards or backwards – to provide users with optimum
weight balance. This is particularly useful when the camera
is docked with any type of lens or camera adaptor. In
addition, no tool is required for this adjustment.
Two Types of Focus Assist Function
•ViewfinderDetail:addsdedicatedimage-enhancing
edge signals directly to the viewfinder, enabling the
camera operator to recognize a focusing point.
•FocusAssistIndicator:displaysanindicatorfor
adjustment at the bottom or other position of the
viewfinder frame; this is particularly beneficial when
shooting with a wide-viewing angle.
Optimized Handle Shape for Stable Shooting
The designed carrying handle enhances camera
operability. A protrusion positioned on the front of the
handle enables the user to hold the camera with added
stability while shooting. In addition, the non-slip structure
of the handle’s lower surface helps users to grasp the
handle firmly.
ND/CC Dual Optical Servo Filters
HSC-300R and HSC-300RF cameras are equipped with
Neutral Density (ND) and Color Correction (CC) optical
servo filter units, which can be remotely controlled from a
remote control panel (RCP) or a master setup unit (MSU).
Function-assignable Switches
These HSC Series cameras have dedicated assignable
switches available for frequently used functions. Located
on both the side and rear panels, these switches allow
functions such as electronic color-temperature conversion
to be assigned as required. Buttons on the handle are also
available as function-assignable switches. All of these
switches greatly enhance the camera’s operational
convenience.
Built-in High-quality Down Converter
This down converter enables superior SD images as
standard.
Simple Yet Versatile System Configuration
HSC Series cameras offer flexible configuration with the
highly compact 1.5 RU-size HSCU-300R and HSCU-300RF
Camera Control Unit, creating a standardized 19-inch rack
system that is ideal for space-limited production areas.
When the front panel of the HSCU-300R or HSCU-300RF is
replaced with the optional HKCU-FP2 CCU Front Control
Panel, a simple remote control system can be configured.
Many camera functions can be controlled using the knobs
and switches on the HKCU-FP2.
Furthermore, when optional HZCU-MC3 camera operating
software is installed, the HSCU-300R and HSCU-300RF can
connect to the HSC-300R and HSC-300RF respectively with
the MSU-1000/1500 Master Setup Unit or RCP-1000 Series
Remote Control Unit. This enables the HSC-300R and
HSC-300RF to be used as a simple studio system or as part
of a large-scale broadcasting system consisting of multiple
cameras.
HSCU-300R
HSCU-300R with optional HKCU-FP2
HSCU-300R Rear Panel

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Multi-matrix Function
The Multi-matrix function of the HSC Series allows color
adjustments to be applied over a color range specified by
the operator. The color 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 colors needs to be adjusted for
special-effects work.
Multi-matrix is extremely effective for capturing images
with similar color tone in a system configured with existing
SD cameras or other models of camera. This function
enables the picture from another model of camera to be
easily matched.
Adaptive-matrix Function
This enables ideal color conversion for shooting even
under excessively strong ambient lighting conditions, such
as live shooting under bright monochromatic blue light.
These conditions would typically cause a conventional
matrix function to exceed the color conversion range.
Master White Gain
The Master White Gain function of the HDC Series enables
step-less adjustment of gain levels. This makes it possible
to adjust the gain level more precisely compared to
conventional stepwise adjustment.
HSC Series Creative Versatility
Selection of Multiple Gamma Tables
In addition to artistic and skillful lighting, in-camera
gamma setting plays an important role in dealing with
contrast range and giving a specific “look” to an image. In
order to meet a broad array of customer demands, seven
types of standard-gamma and four types of hyper-gamma
tables are provided.
HyperGamma
HyperGamma is a set of new transfer functions designed
to provide powerful contrast handling by making
maximum use of the capacity and wide dynamic range of
the CCD sensor.
These functions are quickly accessed via the set-up menu,
and camera operators can select one curve from a choice
of four that best suits their needs and conditions. For
example, they can select to enhance natural reproduction
in low-key areas to achieve greater flexibility in wide
dynamic scenes.
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Output [%]
Iutput [%]
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Standard
HyperGamma 1
HyperGamma 2
HyperGamma 3
HyperGamma 4
HyperGamma curve
Low Light Condition High Contrast Scene
Multi-matrix OFF Multi-matrix ON
Simulated images
Simulated images
Simulated images

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*1 Optinal HZCU-MC3 software is required.
System Configuration Examples
CCA-5 Cable
CCA-5 Cable
MSU-1000/1500
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1000/1500 Series
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1000/1500 Series
Remote Control Panel
HSCU-300R/300RF
Camera Control Unit
HSCU-300R/300RF
Camera Control Unit
HKCU-FP2
Front Control Panel
(mounts on front panel)
HSC-300R/300RF
HD Color Camera
HSC-300R/300RF
HD Color Camera
BKP-7911
Script Holder
ZOOM Lens
(for studio use)
HDLA 1500 Series
Large Lens Adaptor
Switching Hub
to router/switcher
Video Output
HD-SDI/SD-SDI/VBS
LAN Cable*1
LAN Cable
LAN Cable*1
Video Router
Picture Monitor
HDVF-550/C550W/C730W
Viewfinder
HDVF-200/C35W
Viewfinder
Waveform
Monitor
Optical Fiber/
Digital Triax Cable
USB Drive
CAC-6
Return Video
Selector
Tripod for
Portable Camera
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
Optical Fiber Cable
Intercom Headset Return
Video Input
Promoter
Video Input
Sync Input
ZOOM Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDVF-550/C550W/C730W
Viewfinder
CCA-5 Cable
RCP-1000/1500 Series
Remote Control Panel
HSC-100R/100RF
HD Color Camera
to router/switcher
Video Output
HD-SDI/SD-SDI/VBS
Video Router
Picture Monitor
HDVF-550/C550W/C730W
Viewfinder
HDVF-200/C35W
Viewfinder
Waveform
Monitor
Optical Fiber/
Digital Triax Cable
CAC-6
Return Video
Selector
Tripod for
Portable Camera
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
Intercom Headset Return
Video Input
Promoter
Video Input
Sync Input
ZOOM Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HSCU-300R/300RF
Camera Control Unit
HKCU-FP2
Front Control Panel
(mounts on front panel)
USB Drive

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Optional Accessories
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
Control/Intercom Panels and Connectors
PGM1
INCOM
PGM2
ASSIGNABLE
234
RET1 RET
PROD
ENG
REAR ON
OFF
MICLEVEL
FRONT
INTERCOM EARPHONE
DISPLAY
MENU
OFF
PGM1
ENG PROD TRACKER
PGM2
ASSIGNABLE
234
RET1 RET
PROD
ENG
OFF
LINE
LEVEL
REAR
FRONT
MIC
INTERCOM EARPHONE
DISPLAY
MENU
OFF
DC
OUT
AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
TEST
OUT
SDI
DC IN
10.5-17V
+ 48V
MICLINE
+ 48V
MICLINE
REAR
MIC1
FRONT
REMOTE
RET CTRL
PROMPTER
/GENLOCK
/RET IN
TRACKER
Front Panel
HKCU-FP2 CCU Control Panel (Option)
Rear PanelOperation Panel Connector Panel
(for 60 Hz countries)
(for 50 Hz countries)
HDLA-1500
Large Lens Adaptor
(to attach the HDVF-EL70/700A)
HDLA-1505
Large Lens Adaptor
(to attach the HDVF-EL75/
C730W/550/C550W)
HDLA-1507
Large Viewfinder Adaptor
(to attach the HDVF-EL70/700A)
HKCU-FP2
CCU Control Panel
RCP-1000
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1001
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1500
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1501
Remote Control Panel
RCP-1530
Remote Control Panel
HDVF-700A
7.0-inch* CRT B/W
Viewfinder
HDVF-20A
2.0-inch* CRT B/W
Viewfinder
HDVF-EL70
7.4-inch* Color HD
Viewfinder
HDVF-200
2.0-inch* CRT B/W
Viewfinder
HDVF-EL75
7.4-inch* Color HD
Viewfinder
HDVF-C35W
3.5-inch* LCD Color
Viewfinder
VFH-790
Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-EL70/EL75
HDVF-550
5.0-inch* CRT B/W
Viewfinder
CAC-12
Microphone Holder
HDVF-C550W
5.0-inch* LCD Color
Viewfinder
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
VFH-570
Outdoor Hood for
HDVF-C550W
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
HDVF-C730W
6.3-inch* LCD Color
Viewfinder

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Specifications
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HSCU-300R HSCU-300RF
General
Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
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 17 lb 7 oz (7.9 kg) 14 lb 12 oz (6.7 kg)
Input/output connectors
Camera Triax (x1) Fiber (x1)
Intercom/Tally/PGM D-sub 25-pin, female (x1)
•Intercom(PROD/ENG),4W/RTS/CC,0dBu
•Tally(R,G)
•PGM2systems,-20/0/+4dBu
Remote 8-pin multi-connector (x1)
Trunk / Mic remote*2/ WF
remote*2/ WF mode
D-sub25-pin,female(x1),Trunk:RS-422A1system
LAN RJ-45 (x1), 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Input connectors
AC input AC 100 V to 240 V
Serial return input BNC (x2)
HD-SDI:SMPTE292M,0.8Vp-p,75Ω,1.485/1.4835Gbps
SD-SDI:SMPTE259M,270Mbps
HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
VBS return input BNC (x2)
VBS:1.0Vp-p,75Ω
Reference input BNC (x1) with loop-through output BNC (x1)
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(x2),VBSsignal,1.0Vp-p,75Ω,2ch
Output connectors
Mic output XLR 3-pin, male (2), 0/-20 dBu
HD-SDI/SD-SDI output BNC (x2)
HD-SDI:SMTPE292M,0.8Vp-p,75Ω,1.485/1.4835Gbps
SD-SDI:SMPTE259M,0.8Vp-p,75Ω,270Mbps
HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
HD-SDI/SD-SDI monitor output BNC (x2)
HD-SDI:SMTPE292M,0.8Vp-p,75Ω,1.485/1.4835Gbps
SD-SDI:SMPTE259M,0.8Vp-p,75Ω,270Mbps
HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
Pr/R/R-Y, Y/G/Y, Pb/B/B-Y HDComponentvideo:Y(100%white):0.7Vp-p,
Pr/Pb(75%colorbar):0.7Vp-p,75Ω
HDRGBvideoR/G/B(100%white):0.7Vp-p,75Ω
SDComponentvideo:Y(100%white):0.714Vp-p,
Pr/Pb(75%colorbar):0.756Vp-p,75Ω
SDRGBvideoR/G/B(100%white):0.7Vp-p,75Ω
VBS output BNC(x2),VBS1.0Vp-p,75Ω
PIX output BNC(x1),VBS/R/G/B(VBS1.0Vp-p,75Ω)
Sync/WF output*2BNC (x1),
Syncoutput:
HD:BTA-S001A,tri-levelsync,0.6Vp-p,75Ω
SD:compositesync,0.3Vp-p,75Ω
HD sync/SD sync selectable
WFoutput:
VBS/SEQ/R/G/B(VBS1.0Vp-p,75Ω)
Supplied accessories
Number plates (1 set), Operation manual (1)
*2 Selectable
HSC-300R HSC-300RF HSC-100R HSC-100RF
General
Power requirements DC 180 V, 1.0 A (max.), DC 12 V, 7 A (max.)
Operating temperature -4°F to +113°F (-20°C to +45°C)
Storage temperature -4°F to +113°F (-20°C to +45°C)
Weight 9 lb 15 oz (4.5 kg) 9 lb 10 oz (4.1 kg) 9 lb 15 oz (4.5 kg) 9 lb 10 oz (4.1 kg)
Camera
Pickup device 3-chip 2/3-inch type CCD
Effective picture elements (H x V) 1920 x 1080
Signal format 1080/50i, 59.94i, 720/50p, 59.94p, 1080/25PsF*1, 29.97PsF*1
Spectrum system F1.4 prism system
Lens mount Sony bayonet mount
Built-in filters CC A:CROSS,B:3200K,C:4300K,D:6300K
ND 1:CLEAR,2:1/4ND,3:1/16ND,4:1/64ND
CC Electrical
ND 1:CLEAR,2:1/4ND,3:1/16ND,4:1/64ND
Sensitivity
(at2000lx,3200K,89.9%reflectance)
F10(59.94Hz)/F11(50Hz)at2000lx(3200K,89.9%reflectance) F10(59.94Hz)/F11(50Hz)at2000lx(3200K,89.9%reflectance)
Signal-to-noise ratio (typical) HD:-60dB(1080i)
Horizontal resolution HD:1,000TVlines
SD:900TVlines
Shutter speed selection 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) (59.94i mode)
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) (50i mode)
Modulation depth HD:45%at27.5MHz(1080i)
SD:90%at5MHz
Input/output connectors
Audio input (CH1, CH2) XLR 3-pin, female (x1 each)
ForMIC:-60dBu(maybeselectedto-20dBubymenuorHSCUoperations),balanced
ForLINE:0dBu,balanced
Mic 1 input XLR 3-pin, female (x1)
Return control input 6-pin (x1)
Prompter output/Genlock input/Return
input
BNC(x1),1Vp-p,75Ω
DC input XLR 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 V to 17 V
DC output 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 V to 17 V, 0.5 A (max.)
Test output BNC (x1)
SDI output BNC (x1)
Earphone output Stereo mini jack (x1)
CCU Triax (x1) Fiber (x1) Triax (x1) Fiber (x1)
Tracker 10-pin (x1)
Intercom XLR 5-pin, female (x1)
Remote 8-pin (x1)
Lens 12-pin (x1)
Viewfinder 20-pin (x1)
Supplied accessories
Operating instruction (1), Cable clamp belt (1), Switch label (1) Operating instruction (1), Cable clamp belt (1), Switch label (1),
Warranty booklet (1)
*1 An optional software HZC-PSF3 is required.
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