Sony Hyper HAD BVP-750 User manual

SONY.
COLOR
VIDEO
CAMERA
BVP-750/750P
Hyper
HAD..
OPERATION
MANUAL
1st
Edition
Serial
No.
10001
and
Higher
(UC)
Serial
No.
40001
and
Higher
(EK)

For the customers in the USA
WARNING
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 ina
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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes
les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un
environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer
des interférences radio, dans ce cas Putilisateur peut
étre amené & prendre des mesures appropriées.
Far Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstérung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkst6rungen verursachen; in diesem
Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene
MaBnahmen durchzufihren und daftir aufzukommen.
Fir Kunden in Deutschland
Dieses Produkt kann im kommerziellen und in
begrenztem Male auch im industriellen Bereich
eingesetzt werden.

Table of Contents
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System Manuals
Three types of manuals are provided for the
BVP-700-series video camera system: an
Operation
Manual,
a
Maintenance
Manual,
and
a System Manual. The Operation and
Maintenance Manuals are provided for each
machine used in the system. The System Manual
is provided only with the CNU-700 Camera
Command Network Unit.
The Operation Manual describes the features and
functions of each system part. It also provides
the specifications.
The Maintenance and System Manuals provide
the system configuration, setup method,
connections, and operations.

Overview
The BVP-750/750P Color Video Camera is a
portable camera head designed for a Sony BVP-
700-series CCD camera system for studio and
outdoor broadcast applications. The BVP-700-
series video camera system is composed of several
independent units like a pickup device, camera
head, camera control unit, video selector, master
setup unit, remote control panel, etc. Soa wide
variety of systems is available for your special
purposes.
A newly developed CNU-700 Camera Command
Network Unit enables a system to control up to 96
video cameras.
Easy-to-change CCD unit
The CCD unit is a separate block from the camera
head so you can easily change the aspect ratio (4:3
or 16:9) simply by replacing the unit. No
readjustment is required after the change under
normal operating conditions.
Superior performance
High picture quality: Various functions required
for a studio-use CCD camera, such as the 2-line
image enhancement function for the R, G, and
B channels assure a high-quality picture.
High signal-to-noise ratio: A high signal-to-noise
ratio has been achieved by use of a top-
performing CCD, excellent circuitry, and
electronic packaging technology.
Wide dynamic range: Automatic and manual
control capabilities for knee point and knee
slope enables you to reproduce high-luminance
subjects clearly in up to 600% normal light.
High sensitivity: A sensitivity of F8 at 2,000 lux
(typical) has been achieved. When the video
gain is raised by 18 dB, a video level of 100%
is obtained with minimum subject illuminance
of 7.5 lux.
High vertical resolution: The vertical resolution
can be improved to 450 lines using the EVS
(Enhanced Vertical Definition System)
function. The super EVS function enables you
to adjust vertical resolution to the desired value
between 350 to 450 lines.
Automatic setup and filing function
Built-in microcomputers allow quick and precise
automatic setup, and also reduce the time required
for maintenance. The adjusted data can be stored
in the camera using a filing function.
Electronic shutter
An electronic shutter of 6 speeds (from 1/100
to 1/2000) is provided with the BVP-750/750P.
You can shoot a rapidly moving object clearly by
selecting the optimal shutter speed. It also has an
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) function. Using this
function, you can adjust the shutter speed of the
BVP-750 in 510 steps (from 1/30 to 1/58.3 and from
1/60 to 1/7000), and that of the BVP-750P in 607
steps (from 1/25 to !/48.7 and from 1/50 to 1/9000).
Appropriate shutter-speed selection using the ECS
function enables you to minimize horizontal
streaks when shooting a computer display screen.
Variety of audio capabilities
The BVP-750/750P has two microphone channels,
two intercom channels, and one program audio
channel. You can set the microphone channel to
line level (O dBu) with a switch on the internal
board, and monitor the microphone or line channel
with the intercom headset. The two intercom
channels can be connected to either the producer
line or engineer line by setting the corresponding
switches on the rear panel.
Self-diagnostic functions
The BVP-750/750P has self-diagnostic functions
to facilitate troubleshooting.
Display capability
The BVP-750/750P displays the zoom position, the
setting status of a camera, and the warning
messages on the viewfinder screen in characters
generated by a built-in character generator. A
center marker, and safety zone are also displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
High-resolution 5-inch viewfinder
attachable
An optional 5-inch BVF-55/55CE black-and-white
viewfinder can be used with the BVP-750/750P.

Reliable
transmission
using
a
triax
cable
The
BVP-750/750P
supplies
wideband
component
video
signals
(Y,
R-Y,
and
B-Y)
toa
CCU-700/
700P
Camera
Control
Unit
via
a
triax
cable
of
high
transmission
reliability.
A
triax
cable
simultaneously
transmits
power,
video,
audio,
and
control
signals
between
the
BVP-750/750P
and
CCU-700/700P.
Higher
resolution
and
picture
quality
are
achieved
due
to
its
wide
bandwidth.
Compact,
lightweight,
and
power-saving
design
The
BVP-750/750P
has
a
compact,
lightweight,
and
low-power
consumption
design,
which
are
basic
requirement
for
outdoor
broadcasting.
The BVP-750/750P can store the adjustment data
in one of the following files.
Reference file
The reference file stores the reference values used
for automatic setup adjustment and the standard
settings of the switches.
Scene files
Scene files store paint data for each scene. For
example, if you store data prepared in rehearsal for
a particular scene in a scene file, the data can be
retrieved to reproduce the same camera settings
used in rehearsal.
Lens files
Lens files store specific data for a lens to be used.
When you use a recommended lens, the standard
values are stored in a lens file at the factory.
Creation, storage and retrieval of files are
performed using an optional MSU-700 Master
Setup Unit or RCP-700-series Remote Control
Panel. The type and number of files which can be
handled depend on the unit used.
For details, refer to the System Manual.
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Overview
The following optional accessories are available.
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BVF-55/55CE
5-inch viewfinder
(with standard hood)
Microphone
CAC-12 Microphone Holder
Front cover (supplied)
OHB-750/750W/
750P/750WP
VFH-550 5-inch Viewfinder
Sports Hood
—h
Triax cable
CCD Unit
| BVP-750/750P
Color Video Camera CA-753/753P
Zoom lens
CAC-6 Retrun
Video
Selector
CCA-5
cable
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VCT-14
=a
PSS
Chest
pad
(supplied)
—
Tripod
Adaptor
a
(supplied)
Water-resist cover
Camera Adaptor
RCP-700-series
Remote Control Panel
Carrying case

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@ FILTER LOCAL button
OND filter button
Occ filter button
OwHiTE switch
@ OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
6) GAIN switch
@cAMVTR switch
@oise
switch
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©sEL
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RET
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@ UP/DOWN switch
VF connector
@ mic 1, mic 2 connector
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R/G/B
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
@ FILTER LOCAL (filter local control) button
Press the CC or ND filter button while pressing
this button to enable switching of the CC and ND
filters.
OND filter button
Selects the desired ND filter while pressing the
FILTER LOCAL button.
| Filter No. Filter
| 1 _|_ Clear
| 2 1/4 ND
| 3 /e ND
4 1/46 ND
F 5 Yea ND
© CC (color temperature conversion) filter
button
Selects the desired CC filter suitable for the
lighting conditions while pressing the FILTER
LOCAL button.
D 6300K
E | 8000K
OQ WHITE (white balance memory select)
switch
Selects the white balance adjustment method and
memory to store the adjusted value.
PRESET: White balance is automatically
adjusted to the preset value for the color
temperature of 3200K.
Aor B: Memory A or B is selected.
© OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE (output signal
select/auto knee) switch
Selects an output signal supplied to a VTR,
viewfinder and video monitor (color bar signals or
camera picture). When a camera picture is
selected, the auto knee function can be activated.
BARS/OFF: Color-bar signals are output, and the
auto-knee circuit does not function.
CAM/OFF: A camera picture is output, but the
auto-knee circuit does not function.
CAM/ON: A camera picture is output, and the
auto-knee circuit functions.
O GAIN switch
Selects the appropriate video gain according to the
illumination of the subject to be shot. The values
for positions L, M, and H are set with the setup
menu.
For details, refer to the System Manual.
@ CAM/VTR (camera/VTR) switch
Selects the control signal for the VTR when the
VTR is connected to this unit using the optional
CA-753/753P Camera Adaptor. According to the
setting of this switch, the VTR starts recording as
follows:
OFF/SAVE: Power-save position. Recording
does not start upon pressing the VTR START
button. No picture appears on the viewfinder
screen,
ON/SAVE: Power-save position for recording.
Recording starts a few second after the VTR
START button is pressed. A newly recorded
picture may not smoothly be connected to the
previously recorded part.
ON/STBY: Recording starts immediately upon
pressing the VTR START button.
The WHITE, OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE, GAIN, and
CAM/VTR switches do not function when the
camera is connected to the CCU-700/700P.
@ DISP (display) switch
Used for displaying the camera status such as
switch settings, items and results of automatic
adjustments on the viewfinder screen.
PAGE: A screen for setting the displaying items
and functions appears.
ON: Display function activated
OFF: Display function not activated
© SEL (item select) switch
Functions when the DISP switch is set to PAGE.
Each time the switch is pushed up or down, the
arrow indicating the current selection on the screen
moves one line up or down.
@ UP/DOWN switch
Sets the item selected with the SEL switch by
pushing this switch to UP or DOWN according to
the instructions on the screen.

@® POWER switch
ON: Power is supplied from the CCU-700/700P
Camera Control Unit.
OFF: Power supply from the CCU-700/700P stops
several seconds after the switch is set to this
position, and the camera enters standby mode.
In standby mode, communication through the
INCOM 1 connector is possible.
@ MIC 1, MIC 2 (microphone/line input
channels 1 and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin)
Accept microphone signals.
By setting the switch on the AU board, line signals
can be connected.
For details, refer to the System Manual.
@® CCU-700 (camera control unit) connector
(triax connector)
Connect to the CAMERA connector on the CCU-
700/700P using a triax cable. All of the signals in
the BVP-750/750P such as the power, control,
video, and audio signals can be transmitted
between this unit and a CCU-700/700P using a
single triax cable.
@®DC OUT 12V (12 V DC power output)
connector (4-pin)
Supplies DC power (12 V, SW max.) to external
equipment.
@® PROMPT (teleprompter) connector
(BNC type)
Supplies the signal for the teleprompter monitor,
which is input to the PROMPTER INPUT
connector on the CCU-700/700P.
@® RET CONT (return video control) connector
(6-pin)
Used for switching the return video 1, 2, and 3
signals and for turning the intercom microphone on
or off from external equipment.
@ VBS (video signal output) connector
(BNC type)
Supplies composite video signals. When the
camera is connected to the CCU-700/700P, a Y
signal is output.
@ REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect an optional MSU-700 Master Setup Unit
or RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel using a
CCA cable to control the camera with.
@® MONITOR (picture monitor) connector
(BNC type)
Supplies the signal selected with the R/G/B and
ENC/RGB switches when the MONITOR OUT
switch on the EN board is set to VF.
When the MONITOR OUT switch is set to RET, a
return video signal is output. (The return video
signal selected last is output.)
When an optional CA-753/753P Camera Adaptor
is attached to the camera, a composite video signal
is output if the ENC/RGB switch is set to ENC.
@ R/G/B switch
Selects a signal output from the MONITOR
connector (R, G or B) when the ENC/RGB switch
is set to RGB.
@ ENC/RGB (encoded/RGB signal) switch
Selects a signal output from the MONITOR
connector.
ENC: An encoded signal is output.
RGB: AnR, Gor B signal selected with the R/G/
B switch is output.
@RET 1 (return video 1) button
A return video 1 signal from the CCU-700/700P is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this
button is pressed. It is the same function as with
the other RET 1 button @.
® VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect a 20-pin viewfinder cable. When an
optional 5-inch monochrome viewfinder is used,
connect the cable supplied with the viewfinder.
@RET 1 (return video 1) button
A return video 1 signal from the CCU-700/700P is
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this
button is pressed. It is the same function as with
the other RET 1 button @.
@ INCOM (intercom) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while
this button is pressed.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
The functions of the switches and controls switches and controls numbered through ® are
numbered @ through @ and ® and ® are the for the BVP-750 only, and those numbered @
same for the BVP-750 and BVP-750P. The through @ are for the BVP-750P only.
6 Back tally lamp
6] Back tally lamp switch
QCALL button
@ RET 1 button
ORET 2 button
@® INCOM 1, INCOM 2 connectors
®@ INCOM 1, 2 PROD/ENG switches
@® PGM controls
® LEVEL/MIC switches PROD control
@
incom
controls
———
HF
enetate
a
MIC
switch
LEVEL switch
PGM control
pdm ——|—® ENG control
© 6 |
TRACKER control
(TRACKER connector
EXT I/O connector
® EXT I/O connector
TRACKER connector