Sony HXC-D70 Series User manual

Sony Corporation
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HXC-D70
4-291-686-11 (1)
Printed in Japan
HD Color Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HXC-D70
4-291-686-11 (2)
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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HXC-D70
4-291-686-11 (2)
The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the HXC-D70 HD Color
Camera (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese ver-
sions) in PDF format. For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page
10.

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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the top.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. Serial No.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan only
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à
la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien
de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la
Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT

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Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le
service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen
Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät
nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden,
darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden.
Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in
Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte
an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.
WARNUNG

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Product Configurations............................................. 6
Features...................................................................... 7
System Configuration.......................................................8
Standalone operation example ......................................8
System operation example (with the HXCU-D70 Camera
Control Unit) ...............................................................9
System operation example (with the CCU-D50/D50P
Camera Control Unit)..................................................9
Using the CD-ROM Manual ..................................... 10
Reading the CD-ROM manual .......................................10
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls... 10
Power Supply .................................................................10
Accessory Attachments..................................................12
Operating and Connectors Section ................................13
Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with HXC-D70K).................17
Viewfinder (supplied with HXC-D70K/D70L)..................18
Viewfinder Screen Display...................................... 19
Chapter 2 Preparations
Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU)............. 21
To use the cable clamp belt ...........................................21
Standalone Operation ............................................. 22
Removing the Rear Cover..............................................22
Using AC Power (via the DC IN connector) ...................22
Using AC Power (with AC adaptor)................................22
Using a Battery Pack......................................................23
Attaching the Viewfinder......................................... 24
Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder .................................24
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position...................................24
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle ......................................25
Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece...............25
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen ..................26
Attaching an Optional Viewfinder ...................................27
Setting the Area of Use ........................................... 29
When using the camera for the first time .......................29
To set the area of use ....................................................29
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock .......... 30
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens.......................... 31
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.................................32
Preparing the Audio Input System......................... 33
Connecting a Microphone to the AUDIO 1 IN Connector
....................................................................................33
Connecting a Microphone to the AUDIO 2 IN Connector
................................................................................... 33
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless
Microphone System) .................................................. 35
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod .......................... 35
Using the Shoulder Strap (Optional)......................36
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................37
Chapter 3 Shooting
Basic Procedure for Shooting ................................ 38
Adjustments and Settings ......................................39
Changing the Video Format........................................... 39
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance..... 39
Setting the Electronic Shutter ........................................ 40
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris
Adjustment ................................................................. 41
Zooming......................................................................... 41
Adjusting the Focus ....................................................... 42
Setting the Camera Outputs .......................................... 44
Adjusting the Audio Level .............................................. 44
Using the flash band compensation function................. 45
Using the digital extender function................................. 45
Chapter 4 Menu and Detailed
Settings
Setup Menu Organization and Levels....................46
Setup Menu Organization .............................................. 46
Basic Menu Operations...........................................50
Displaying Menu Pages ................................................. 51
Setting the Menu............................................................ 51
Editing the USER Menu................................................. 53
Menu List ..................................................................56
OPERATION Menu........................................................ 56
PAINT Menu .................................................................. 61
MAINTENANCE Menu................................................... 65
FILE Menu ..................................................................... 71
DIAGNOSIS Menu......................................................... 73
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Testing the camera ..................................................74
Maintenance .............................................................74
Cleaning the Viewfinder................................................. 74
Note about the Battery Terminal.................................... 74
Error Messages........................................................75

Table of Contents 5
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation................................ 76
Using a “Memory Stick Duo”.................................. 77
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock....... 78
Specifications .......................................................... 79
Pin assignment ........................................................ 81

Chapter1
6Product Configurations
Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
Product Configurations
The HXC-D70 comprises the components as shown in the figure below.
The operation of the basic camera unit is the same in all cases.
Microphone
HXC-D70K
HXC-D70L
CBK-VF01
Viewfinder
Zoom Lens
HXC-D70 Camera
Head
HXC-D70H
Test Chart for Flange Focal
Length Adjustment
Cable Clamp Belt Fitting Shoe for
DXF-8011)
Hexagonal Wrench
for DXF-8011)
1) Only supplied with HXC-D70H

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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
Features
High picture quality and high performance
The HXC-D70 is an HD color video camera equipped with
three-chip 2/3-type “Exmor” CMOS image sensors. The
approximately 2.07 million effective pixels image sensor
technology for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080) and newly
developed digital processing circuit enable the capture of very
high-quality images, with a sensitivity of F12 (59.94i) / F13
(50i) and an SN ratio of 56 dB (w/o Noise Suppression (NS)
mode).
High-resolution pictures can be transmitted between the
camera and camera control Unit (CCU) using Sony-developed
digital transmission technology via multi-core cable.
Multiple formats
The camera supports 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 1080/50i, and
720/50P formats. With its wide-range down-converter, the
camera also enables output of high-quality SD signals (525i/
625i) from the camera and the connected CCU.
Using the HXCU-D70 and CCU-D50/D50P
camera control units (CCU)
The camera is compatible with the HXCU-D70 for HD/SD
signal output, and CCU-D50/D50P for SD signal output. With
HXCU-D70, HD/SD simultaneous output can be provided from
both the camera and CCU.
Newly designed integrated unit
The camera comes with stylish and sophisticated appearance.
It provides easy-to-use design for setting up a system with
multi-core cables or for shooting with batteries on your
shoulder. The CCZ-A connector on the camera enables you to
connect it to the CCU using a single Sony multi-core cable.
The interface follows the original design with more user-
friendly features.
Various picture adjustment functions
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hypergamma tables
are featured. The hypergamma values enable cinema-like
image creations with wide dynamic range, which are different
from those achieved with conventional video gamma.
Knee saturation
Change in hue and decrease in saturation that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated. This enables
reproduction of natural skin tones under strong lighting.
Low key saturation
Saturation in low-key zones can be compensated.
Skin-tone detail
This function allows control (emphasis or suppression) of the
detail level for just a certain hue or saturation area in the
image, such as skin tones.
Auto focus
The 2/3-type auto focus lens (supplied with HXC-D70K)
ensures high-quality shooting in all situations from wide angle
to telephoto. Using the HXC-D70 HD Color Camera enables
auto-focusing, which is especially useful for technically
demanding HD shooting.
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 available as an option. (Part
No.: A-8286-346-A)
Assignable switches
The camera has buttons on the side panel to which various
functions can be assigned. You can activate your desired
function, such as electronic color-temperature conversion and
digital extender, instantly when shooting by assigning it to one
of these buttons in advance.
Auto lens aberration compensation
The Auto Lens Aberration Compensation (ALAC) function
automatically reduces chromatic aberration of magnification
when a lens that supports auto aberration compensation is
attached.
For details on lenses supporting auto aberration
compensation, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service
representative.
Focus assist functions
The VF (viewfinder) detail and focus assist indicator functions
facilitate focusing.
VF detail
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal, which
can be added only on images on the viewfinder screen, in
order to facilitate focusing, as follows:
Coloring the VF detail signal
Adding flicker to the VF detail signal by applying modulation
Thickening the VF detail signal
Automatically compensating for the VF detail level according
to zoom position
Focus assist indicator
The focusing level indicator in the viewfinder provides a guide
for focusing. The best focus setting can be easily determined
by observing the level indicator as a guide.

8Features
Chapter 1 Overview
User selectable VF interfaces
Two selectable interfaces - analog VF (20-pin, round) and
digital VF (26-pin, rectangular) - allow for a versatile choice of
viewfinders. Sony's newly developed 5-type color LCD
viewfinders (DXF-C50WA) or existing CRT viewfinders, such
as DXF-51 and DXF-20W, can be attached to the analog
interface. Additionally, a digital interface is available for the
3.5-type color LCD VF CBK-VF01 (supplied with HXC-D70K/
HXC-D70L).
“Memory Stick Duo” operation
The camera is equipped with a “Memory Stick Duo” slot, which
enables setup data storage and software upgrading using a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
System Configuration
Peripherals and related devices for the camera are shown in
figures.
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices
shown in the figures has been discontinued. For advice on
choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.
Standalone operation example
Microphone
RCP-1000-series
Remote Control Panel
HXC-D70
CBK-VF01
Viewfinder
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP) Video Output HD-SDI/
SD-SDI/VBS
“Memory Stick Duo”
VCT-14/U14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod for
Portable
Camera AC Power
AC Adaptor
AC-DN10/DN2B
Battery Charger
BC-L70/L160
RM-B750/B150
Remote Control Unit
CCA-5 cable

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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
System operation example (with the HXCU-D70 Camera Control Unit)
System operation example (with the CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit)
Microphone
RCP-1000-series
Remote Control Panel
HXC-D70
CBK-VF01
Viewfinder
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
Return Video Input
“Memory Stick Duo”
VCT-14/U14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod for
Portable Camera
AC Power
Multi-core Cable1)
DXF-20W/C50WA/51 Viewfinder
HXCU-D70 Camera
Control Unit
CCA-5 Cable/LAN Cable
Prompter Video Input
Intercom Headset
Sync Input
Picture Monitor
Video Output HD-SDI/
SD-SDI/VBS/HDMI
1) An equivalent cable length of up to 100 m is approved.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the HXCU-D70 Camera Control Unit.
Microphone
RCP-D50-series
Remote Control Panel
HXC-D70
CBK-VF01
Viewfinder
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
Return Video Input
“Memory Stick Duo”
VCT-14/U14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod for
Portable Camera
AC Power
Multi-core Cable1)
DXF-20W/C50WA/51 Viewfinder
CCU-D50/D50P
Camera Control Unit
CCA-7 Cable
Prompter Video Input
Intercom Headset
Sync Input
Picture Monitor
1) An equivalent cable length of up to 300 m is approved in analog transmission mode. An equivalent cable length of up to 75 m is approved
in SDI transmission mode.

10 Using the CD-ROM Manual / Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Chapter 1 Overview
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the operating
instructions for the HXC-D70 in Japanese, English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese in PDF format.
Reading the CD-ROM manual
Preparations
The following program must be installed on your computer in
order to read the operating instructions contained on the CD-
ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the
following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
To read the documents
To read the operating instructions contained on the CD-ROM,
do the following.
1Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it
does not appear automatically in the browser, double click
on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.
2Select and click on the operating instructions that you
want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the operating instructions.
Memo
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.
Note
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase
a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony dealer or a Sony
service representative.
Locations and Functions
of Parts and Controls
Power Supply
aPower switch
Turn the power supply on and off. The indicator lights up in
green when the power is on.
bDC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin,
male)
To operate the camera from an external DC power supply,
connect an optional DC power cord to this connector and then
connect the cord to the DC output connector of the BC-L70,
BC-L160, or another battery charger.
For information on pin assignment, see “DC IN” in “Pin
assignment” on page 81.
cDC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female)
To supply power to a script light or equivalent (maximum
1.5 A).
For information on pin assignment, see “DC OUT” in “Pin
assignment” on page 81.
dBattery attachment shoe
Attach a BP-GL95A/GL65A/L80S/L60S Battery Pack.
Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor
to operate the camera on AC power supply.
For details, see “Standalone Operation” (page 22).
For details, see “Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF
Wireless Microphone System)” (page 35).
* The figure above illustrates a camera without its rear cover.
For information on removing the rear cover, see “Removing the
Rear Cover” (page 22).