Sony HDC5500 User manual

Color Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HDC5500
© 2019 Sony Corporation
5-006-578-11 (1)

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Table of Contents
Overview..................................................................... 3
Supported Formats ..........................................................3
System Configuration.......................................................4
Locations and Functions of Parts............................ 5
Accessory Attachments....................................................5
Controls and Connectors .................................................6
Preparations............................................................. 10
Attaching a Lens ............................................................10
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.................................10
Attaching an Eyepiece Viewfinder..................................10
Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder.................................11
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied) ....................13
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position..............................14
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ..................................14
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting ................ 15
Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ...........15
Setting the Electronic Shutter.........................................17
Setting the Focus Assist Functions ................................18
Setting the Focus Position Meter Function ....................19
Setting the Camera Outputs ................................... 21
Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................... 22
Menu Operations ..................................................... 23
Starting Menu Operations ..............................................23
Selecting Pages .............................................................24
Setting Menu Items ........................................................24
Editing the USER Menu .................................................25
Menu List.................................................................. 28
Menu Tree......................................................................28
OPERATION Menu ........................................................34
PAINT Menu...................................................................45
MAINTENANCE Menu ...................................................51
FILE Menu......................................................................57
DIAGNOSIS Menu .........................................................59
Appendix .................................................................. 60
Precautions ....................................................................60
Error Messages..............................................................60
Using a USB Drive ................................................... 61
Specifications .......................................................... 62
Optional Accessories/Related Equipment......................62
External Dimensions ......................................................63

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Overview
The HDC5500 is a color camera equipped with a newly developed 2/3 inch CMOS sensor with global shutter for F10 (1080/
59.94P)/F11 (1080/50P) high sensitivity and high signal-to-noise ratio.
Operation as a studio camera is supported when connected with an HDCU5500 Camera Control Unit (CCU) using an optical fiber
cable.
Before starting system operation, check that the software version and ROM version of the unit and system devices meet the
version requirements.
Supported Formats
The unit supports 1080-59.94i/50i/59.94P/50P, 720-59.94P/50P, and HDR formats as standard.
You can extend the formats that are supported by installing the following camera operating software (option).
For details, contact a Sony service or sales representative.
a: Required camera operating software
• Limited subscription licenses are available for each software, with the period of validity of the license indicated by the last
character of the name.
If a character that does not denote a license period of validity is the last character, the license will not expire (indefinite).
– M: Valid for 30 days
– W: Valid for 7 days
– P: Portable license, valid for 365 days
* Portable licenses are available for HZC-UHD50/HZC-HFR50 software.
• When HKC-FB50 or HKC-TR37 is installed on the unit, 1080I (×2) output from the camera is not supported.
• When HKC-FB30 or HKC-TR37 is installed on the unit, 4K output and high-speed output (×2/×3/×4/×6) are not supported.
• When HKC-WL50 or HKC-TR37 is installed on the unit, RGB 444 output is not supported.
• On Japanese and Chinese models, HZC-UHD50 is pre-installed.
Note
Camera operating software
Extended formats HZC-DFR50 HZC-HFR50 HZC-PRV50 HZC-PSF50 HZC-UHD50 HZC-UG50
1080-59.94P aa a
1080-50P aa a
1080-59.94i (×2) aa
1080-50i (×2) aa
1080-59.94P (×2) aa
1080-59.94P (×3)/(×4) a
1080-50P (×2) aa
1080-50P (×3)/(×4) a
720-59.94P (×2)/(×3)/(×4)/(×6) a
720-50P (×2)/(×3)/(×4)/(×6) a
1080-24PsF/23.98PsF/25PsF/29.97PsF a
4K-59.94P/24P/23.98P/50P/25P a
HD (RGB 444) a

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System Configuration
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued.
For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.
Connection example (optical fiber transmission)
Note
Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
VCT-14 Tripod
Attachment
Tr i p o d
USB drive
Camera hanger a)
HDVF-EL70
Viewfinder
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
Microphone
HDLA1500-series Large
Lens Adaptor
BKP-7911 Script Holder
Lens
(for studio camera use)
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
HDC5500
Optical fiber cable b)
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDC5500
HDVF-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
a) Supplied with HDLA1500 series (Part No.: A-1128-405-A)
b) Signal transfer up to a maximum of 2 km is possible. However, the actual transfer distance may vary depending on the
system configuration of the cameras and the type of optical fiber cables used.
c) Set the signal transmission rate for the camera to connect using the following menu item on the camera control unit.
SYSTEM CONFIG t<CAMERA I/F> tFIBER TRANSMIT RATE
For details, refer to the operation manual of the camera control unit.
USB drive RCP-1000 series or
later
Remote Control Panel
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom
microphone
input
4K video
monitor
CCA-5
Video
monitor
Waveform
monitor
BNC
HDCU5500
Camera Control Unit c)
Video router
Hub
BNC
LAN cable
LAN cable

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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.
cAccessory shoe
To attach an accessory using a 1/4-inch screw.
dViewfinder left-right positioning ring
Locks the left-right position of the viewfinder.
Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position.
eViewfinder front-rear positioning lever
Unlock the front-rear positioning lever to adjust the viewfinder
position towards the front or rear, then lock in the desired
position.
For details about adjusting the viewfinder position, see
“Attaching an Eyepiece Viewfinder” (page 10).
fLens cable clamp
To secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).
gLens fixing lever
To secure the lens in the lens mount.
hLens mount cap
Always keep the lens mount covered with this cap when a lens
is not attached. The cover can be removed by moving the lens
fixing lever upwards.
iLens mount
To attach a lens.
jLENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens
functions through this cable.
kTripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
lLED lamp
Use as a tally. You can switch the function using the menu.
mCamera number
The unit uses electronic paper (e-ink) type camera numbers.
You can set the camera number using the menu.
The operating temperature range of the camera number
setting is 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). The setting may not
be configurable if the temperature range is exceeded. Check
the temperature when configuring.
nShoulder pad
You can adjust the position toward the front or rear.
For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position”
(page 14).
oMicrophone holder attachment
Use to attach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
For details, refer to the microphone holder operation manual.
pHandle rotation release lever
Push the lever toward the rear with the handle rotation lock
knob in the loosened state to enable rotation of the handle.
qHandle rotation lock knob
Turn counterclockwise until loosened to unlock the handle.
Rotate the handle to reduce the interference with the
viewfinder and to enable wide angle adjustment of the tilt and
pan of the viewfinder.
rV-wedge shoe attachment points
Attach a V-wedge shoe here to mount an HDVF-EL75/L750/
L770 Viewfinder.
Select either the front or rear V-wedge shoe attachment points
to attach the V-wedge shoe. If the front position is used, it may
restrict the tilt/pan angle available for the viewfinder.
For details about attachment, refer to the operation manual of
the viewfinder.
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Controls and Connectors
Front right
aINCOM1 (intercom 1) button
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button is
held 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 functions the same as the RET 1 button on the side
(page 7) and RET/ASSIGNABLE button A on the operation
panel on the rear of the camera (page 8).
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.
You can also display the assigned function name by attaching
the corresponding label (supplied) for the assigned function.
dFilter select buttons
You can switch the built-in ND and CC (color temperature
conversion) filters by pressing the select buttons while holding
the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.
Pressing the left button selects the available ND filters
(CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in sequence.
Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters
(cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.
eFILTER LOCAL button
While holding this button depressed, press either of the filter
select buttons to select the built-in optical filters.
fAUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance automatic
adjustment) switch
To automatically adjust white and black balance when the
camera is used in standalone status without connecting to the
camera control unit.
WHT: Automatically adjust white balance.
BLK: Automatically adjust black balance.
gGAIN switch
To select the master gain of the video amplifier based on
lighting conditions when the camera is used in standalone
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
To select the signal (color bar signal or camera’s video signal)
to be used as output to the viewfinder or a video monitor when
the camera is used in standalone 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
To select the white balance adjustment method or the memory
used to store the adjusted value when the camera is used in
standalone status without connecting a camera control unit.
PRST (preset memory): 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:
DISPLAY: 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.
kSTATUS/CANCEL switch
STATUS: When no menu is displayed on the viewfinder
screen, the status information of this camera is displayed.
CANCEL: When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder
screen, you can cancel any changed settings or return
the display to the previous menu.
lMENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary
encoder)
To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder
screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm settings (by
pushing the button).
You can change the ECS frequency by pushing the ENTER
button when no menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Make sure that the camera is used in standalone status
without connecting a camera control unit, and the shutter
mode is set to ECS. When the camera is used in standalone
status and the shutter mode is set to other than ECS, the VF
DETAIL function can be adjusted.
When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such
as an MSU or RCP, is connected, the functions of 6to 9are
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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.
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controlled from the external control device and the controls on
the camera are disabled.
Front left
aNETWORK TRUNK connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connects a device connected to the CCU’s NETWORK
TRUNK connector to the network.
bDC power supply out connector (2-pin)
Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.
cRET 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 functions the same as the RET 1 button on the
handle (page 6) and RET/ASSIGNABLE button A on the
operation panel on the rear of the camera (page 8).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
dMIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin)
Connect a microphone.
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page 9) on
the operation panel on the rear of the camera are alternately
activated with the CH1 audio input select switch (page 9).
eMIC (microphone) power switch
+48V: To supply power at +48 V to the connected microphone.
OFF: Not to supply power to the microphone connected to the
MIC 1 IN connector.
fSHUTTER switch
For setting the electronic shutter functions when the camera is
used in standalone 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” (page 17).
gINTERCOM LEVEL control
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.
The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the
INTERCOM 1/2 LEVEL/MIC switches on the operation panel
(page 8) on the rear of the camera are set to FRONT.
hRET 2 (return video 2) button
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder
screen changes to the return video signal selected using RET/
ASSIGNABLE button A, B, or C on the operation panel on the
rear of the camera or using the menu.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Rear
aCAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Power is supplied from the camera control unit.
EXT: Power is supplied through the DC IN connector.
bTally lamp and switch
ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the
connected camera control unit or a call signal is
generated in response to pressing the CALL button.
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.
cRET 1/2 (return video 1/2) buttons
When pressed, the picture on the viewfinder screen changes
to the return video signal selected using the operation panel
on the rear of the camera or using the menu.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
dCCU (camera control unit) connector
Connect a camera control unit using an optical electrical multi
cable.
eSDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC-type)
For HD SDI signal, 3G Level A, B SDI signal, 6G SDI signal,
12G SDI signal, HD PROMPTER signal, and UHD
PROMPTER signal output.
For details about signal settings, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 21).
fSDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type)
For HD SDI signal, 3G Level A, B SDI signal, 6G SDI signal,
and 12G SDI signal output. Also for HD TRUNK signal and
UHD TRUNK signal input.
During standalone operation, input the HD SDI return signal.
When RET (return) is set to 1, this is displayed in the
viewfinder.
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Shoulder strap fitting
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gSDI 3 connector (BNC-type)
For HD PROMPTER signal output. Available only when
connecting a camera control unit with an HD PROMPTER
input connector.
hCALL button
When this button is pressed, the red tally lamp of the
RCP-1000 series or later Remote Control Panel or the
MSU-1500/1000 series Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call
the operator of the RCP or MSU.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Operation panel
aINTERCOM 1 and INTERCOM 2 controls and switches
There are separate PGM1 and PGM2 controls, line select/
receive MIX select switch, LEVEL/MIC switch, and INCOM
level control for both intercom line 1 and intercom line 2.
PGM1 (program 1) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.
PGM2 (program 2) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.
LEVEL/MIC switch
REAR/ON: The intercom headset microphone is turned
on. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted
with the INCOM level control.
REAR/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned
off. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted
with the INCOM level control.
FRONT/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned
off. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted
with the INCOM level control and the INTERCOM
LEVEL control on the front of the camera (page 7).
INCOM (intercom) level control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level.
Line select / Receive MIX select switch
Select the intercom line.
PROD: Use the producer line.
ENG: Use the engineer line.
MIX: Receive mixed PROD/ENG audio. Select the
intercom talk line from the menu.
The default intercom line setting is ENG.
bLIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
cRET/ASSIGNABLE button A, B
Press the button to switch the function assigned to the button
on the <REAR FUNCTION ASSIGN> page on/off. When the
return function is assigned, press the button to display the
return video signal on the viewfinder screen while the button is
pressed.
Turn the button to change the assigned function setting. When
the return function is assigned, you can change the return
signal channel.
dRET/ASSIGNABLE button C / DISP/MENU switch
Press the button to switch the function assigned to the button
on the <REAR FUNCTION ASSIGN> page on/off. When the
return function is assigned, press the button to display the
return video signal on the viewfinder screen while the button is
pressed.
Turn the button to change the assigned function setting. When
the return function is assigned, you can change the return
signal channel.
When the DISP/MENU switch is set to the MENU position to
display the MENU screen, you can perform menu operations
using RET/ASSIGNABLE button C.
Connector panel
aEARPHONE jack (4-pole mini jack)
Connect to a headset, or earphones with microphone (3-pole/
4-pole earphones), to input/output the intercom audio signal.
OFF
PGM1 PGM2
LEVEL
REAR INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1 PGM2
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RET/ASSIGNABLE
LEVEL
REAR INCOM
DISP
MENU
MIC
ON
FRONT
LIGHT
ON
OFF
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1 PGM2
LEVEL
REAR INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
INTERCOM 2INTERCOM 1
PROD
ENG
MIX
OFF
PGM1 PGM2
LEVEL
REAR INCOM
MIC
ON
FRONT
PROD
ENG
MIX
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PGM1 control
PGM2 control
Line select / Receive
MIX select switch
INCOM level control
LEVEL/MIC switch
PROMPTER
TEST
OUT
LINE +48V
OFF
MIC
SDI
MONI
AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
/GEN
LOCK
LINE +48V
OFF
FRONT MIC
MIC
EARPHONE
RET CTRL
DC IN 10.5-17V
DC OUT
CRANE
TRACKER
REMOTE
AES/EBU
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For 4-pole earphones, the intercom line is linked to the
INTERCOM1 setting.
Turn the microphone function on/off using HEADSET MIC
(page 43) in the OPERATION menu. The default setting is
OFF.
bUSB connector (for connecting a USB drive)
Connect a USB drive to save or load the settings data file.
For details, see “Using a USB Drive” (page 61).
cTRACKER connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as intercom and tally.
dRET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
eDC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-pin)
Used for connection to the AC-DN10A AC Adapter to supply
power to the camera.
fINTERCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors (XLR
5-pin)
Used for input and output of intercom audio signals if an XLR
5-pin headset is connected.
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.
gDC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)
To supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver
(optional) (max. 0.5 A).
hREMOTE connector (8-pin)
For connection to an RCP-1000 series or later Remote Control
Panel, or MSU-1000/1500 Master Setup Unit.
When the camera is connected to a camera control unit, do not
connect any remote control device, such as RCP and MSU, to
this connector.
iCRANE connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as viewfinder and external data.
jPROMPTER/GENLOCK (prompter 1 signal output/
external gen-lock signal input) connector (BNC-type)
The PROMPTER function is enabled when a camera control
unit is connected. The GENLOCK IN function is enabled when
a camera control unit is not connected.
GENLOCK IN: For input of an external genlock signal (VBS or
tri-level sync) during standalone operation.
PROMPTER: For output of the prompter 1 signal (valid only
when a camera control unit is connected). When a
camera control unit having two prompter inputs is
connected, the signal of input 1 is output from this
connector.
kTEST OUT connector (BNC-type)
To output the analog signal.
This can also output a VBS signal, HD-SYNC signal, or
SD-SYNC signal, whichever is selected in the menu.
For details about signal settings, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 21).
lSDI-MONI (serial digital interface) connector
(BNC-type)
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.
For details about signal settings, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 21).
mAUDIO 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.
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 power to the
microphone.
+48V: To supply power at +48V.
OFF: Not to supply power.
(No function has been assigned to the lowermost
position. No power is supplied to the microphone.)
To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative
or Sony service representative.
Note
Note
LINE +48V
OFF
MIC
AUDIO IN
CH1 CH2
LINE +48V
OFF
FRONT MIC
MIC
AES/EBU
CH1 audio input select switch
Microphone power switches
CH2 audio input select switch
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Preparations
Attaching a Lens
For information about handling lenses, refer to the operation
manual for the lens.
Attachment procedure
1 Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the
lens mount cap from the lens mount.
2Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the
upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into
the mount.
3While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever
downwards to secure the lens.
4Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Adjustment of the flange focal length (the distance between
the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane) is
necessary in the following situations:
• The first time a lens is attached
• When changing lenses
• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle
when zooming
The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by
using the focus assist indicators.
For details about focus assist indicators, see “Displaying the
focus assist indicators” (page 19).
The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange focal
length are in different positions on different lenses. Refer to
the operation manual for the particular lens.
Adjustment procedure
1 Set the iris control to manual, and open the iris fully.
2Place a flange focal length adjustment chart
approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust
the lighting to get an appropriate video output level.
3Loosen the Ff (flange focal length) ring lock screw.
4With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring
to telephoto.
5Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and
turn the focus ring to focus the image.
6Set the zoom ring to wide angle.
7Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus. Take
care not to move the distance ring.
8Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the image is in focus at both
telephoto and wide angle.
9Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.
Attaching an Eyepiece Viewfinder
Warning
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.
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Attaching a viewfinder
This section describes using a HDVF-20A/200/EL20/EL30
(the HDVF-EL30 is shown in the diagrams).
For details about the viewfinder, refer to the operation manual
of the viewfinder.
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow.
The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down.
2Set the viewfinder left-right position, then tighten the
left-right positioning ring (see “To adjust the position
to the left or right” below).
3Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF 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 easier to view.
To adjust the position to the left or right
1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
2Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good
viewing position.
3Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
To adjust the position forward or backward
1 Set the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever to the
unlocked position.
2Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the
camera to move it into a good viewing position.
3Set the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever to the
lock position to secure the viewfinder.
Detaching 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.
Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder
Attach the V-wedge shoe attachment (supplied with the
viewfinder) to the camera and attach the viewfinder to the
attachment.
• When attaching the viewfinder to the camera or removing it
from the camera, be sure to lock the viewfinder in its
standard position.
• When removing the viewfinder from the camera, be sure to
secure the tripod with its tilt-lock mechanism and hold the
viewfinder firmly. Be careful not to fall or drop the viewfinder
and camera.
• When attaching the V-wedge shoe attachment, be sure to
use the supplied hexagonal screws.
1 Remove the four plastic caps from the camera.
Viewfinder stopper
VF connector
Viewfinder left-right
positioning ring
Notes
Viewfinder front-rear
positioning lever
Plastic caps

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2Attach the V-wedge shoe attachment to the camera
using the supplied hexagonal wrench and four
hexagonal screws (4×12).
3Insert the viewfinder firmly into the V-wedge shoe
attachment.
There is an audible click when the viewfinder snaps into
the attachment.
4Connect the camera connector of the viewfinder to
the VF connector of the camera.
Detaching the viewfinder
Pull the lever and push down the button while pulling the
viewfinder toward you, as shown in the figure below.
If the tilt/pan angle available for the viewfinder
is restricted
You can alleviate interference by rotating the camera handle.
1 Loosen the handle rotation lock knob 1of the
camera until it turns freely, then push the handle
rotation release lever 2to unlock the grip.
2Rotate the handle toward the front of the camera.
To stow the handle of the camera in the original
position
Return the handle to the lock position, and securely tighten the
handle rotation lock knob.
21
Lever
Button

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Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt
(Supplied)
You can secure the camera cable to the camera by attaching
the supplied cable clamp belt.
1 Insert the belt bracket into hole Aor Bof the cable
clamp belt.
2Peel off the cover seal from the camera as shown in
the following diagram.
3Secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the
two supplied +B3×8 screws.
41Release the buckle, 2bundle the cable with the
belt, 3then lock the buckle again.
5Adjust the length by pulling down the end of the belt.
AB
Belt bracket
Cover seal
Screws (+B3×8)
1
2
3
Optical/electrical
multi cable

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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory
setting) backward by up to 10 mm (13/32 inch) or forward by
up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
Adjustment procedure
1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to
unlock the shoulder pad.
2Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is
in the most convenient position.
3Move the lever down 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
Attachment.
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the bottom
of the tripod attachment considering the balance of the
weight of the camera and the tripod attachment. If an
inappropriate hole is selected, the center of gravity may be
off center, which may cause the camera to fall over and may
cause an injury.
• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of the
screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the tripod
attachment cannot be attached to the tripod securely.
Attachment procedure
1 Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod and secure
it with the screw.
2Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide
forward it along the groove of the tripod attachment
until it clicks.
3Make sure that the camera is securely attached by
moving it back and forth.
To remove the camera from the tripod
attachment
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Notes
1,3
2
Shoulder pad
Bottom of the camera
Shoulder pad lock lever
Tripod attachment
Tripod plate
Red button
Lever

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If the pin of the tripod attachment does not return to
its original position
After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod attachment
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.
Adjustments and
Settings for Shooting
Adjusting the Black Balance and White
Balance
In order to maintain high picture quality, 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 the MSU or RCP series, is connected, control is performed
from the RCP/MSU, and the switches 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
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward BLK (downward).
Automatic adjustment of black balance begins.
In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black set
and black balance are adjusted.
During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below
will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Pin
Original position
Note
Note
AUTO W/B BAL switch

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When the adjustment process is completed, 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.
Adjusting the white balance
1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
2Select the filter setting according to the lighting
conditions.
To select the ND filter
Press the ND filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available ND
filters (CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in
sequence.
To select the CC (color temperature conversion) filter
Press the CC filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available CC
filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.
3Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions
as the subject, and zoom in on it so that a white area
is obtained in the screen to satisfy the positional and
quantitative requirements illustrated below.
A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the
subject may be used in place of a white pattern.
Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in the
rectangle.
4Adjust the lens iris opening.
With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an
appropriate value.
With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the
lens’ automatic/manual iris control switch to
automatic.
Notes
ABB:EXECUTING
WHITE BAL switch
ND filter Color temperature conversion filter
1 CLEAR A Cross filter
2 1/4 ND B 3200K (clear)
3 1/8 ND C 4300K
4 1/16 ND D 6300K
5 1/64 ND
Note
FILTER LOCAL button
ND filter select
button
CC filter select
button
A rectangle centered in the screen.
The length of the sides must be at least 70% of the
height and width of the screen.
Within this rectangle, there must be an area of
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5Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT (up).
White balance automatic adjustment begins.
During adjustment, the message “AWB: EXECUTING” will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
A message like the one in the figure below will be displayed,
and the adjustment process will complete. The adjusted value
will be automatically stored in the memory (A or B) selected in
step 1.
When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control capability,
hunting1) may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain control (labeled
IG, IS, S, etc.).
1) Hunting: The automatic iris responds over and over, and the image
repeatedly darkens and lightens.
For more information, refer to the lens’ operation manual.
When automatic white balance adjustment fails
If the white balance adjustment process does not end
successfully, the error message “AWB: NG” will be displayed
on the viewfinder screen for approximately three seconds.
If this error message is displayed, try white balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after several
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.
When there is no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance will be
set automatically according to the filter settings.
About white balance memory
The white balance values stored in memory will be preserved
even when the camera power is turned off.
There are two white balance memories, A and B. When the
AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to the WHT side, the white
balance will be adjusted automatically according to the filter
settings. The adjusted value will be stored in the selected
memory. Each memory can store up to five adjusted values,
for a total of 10.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
This section explains the different modes which can be used
for the electronic shutter and gives the procedures for setting
the shutter mode and shutter speed.
When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such
as the MSU or RCP series, is connected, control is performed
from the RCP/MSU, and the switches on the camera are
disabled.
About the shutter modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter
of the camera and the shutter speeds that may be selected are
as follows:
* The values in the table are those with 59.94i. With other formats, the
available values are different.
With artificial lighting, particularly fluorescent lights and
mercury vapor lamps, the brightness appears to be constant,
but in fact the strength of the red, green, and blue components
varies with the power supply frequency. This phenomenon is
known as “flicker.” When using the electronic shutter under
these lighting conditions, there are certain cases in which the
flicker is more noticeable. In particular, color flicker is evident
when the power frequency is 60 Hz. In areas where the power
frequency is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to 1/100 second
will reduce the flicker.
Selecting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter mode, and the shutter speed in standard mode,
are set using the SHUTTER switch.
Setting the shutter mode, and shutter speed in
Standard mode
1 Push the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to the
SEL position.
The current shutter setting will be displayed on the
viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
Example: “SHUTTER: 1/250”
2Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again
before the display disappears. Repeat this action until
the desired mode or speed is displayed.
When all modes and speeds are displayed, they will be
displayed in the following order:
Note
AUTO W/B BAL switch
AWB:OK
Note
Shutter modes and speeds
Shutter mode Shutter speeds* Usage
Standard 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
(seconds)
Use to obtain clear
images of quickly
moving subjects
ECS
(Extended
Clear Scan)
Continuously variable in
the range of 59.96 Hz
to 4300 Hz
Use to obtain images on
video monitors without
horizontal striping
Note
SHUTTER switch

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Example: with 59.94i
Setting the Focus Assist Functions
Using the OPERATION menu, the assist functions for easier
focusing on the viewfinder, can be activated.
Adding the VF detail signal
Adding the VF detail signal to sharp edges in the image on the
viewfinder screen makes it easier to check the focusing
condition by observing changes in the detail signal or in the
color converted from the detail signal (color detail).
The focus setting where the detail signal becomes strongest is
the best focus setting.
1 Turn on the camera.
2Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU while holding the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button pressed.
The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is displayed at
the upper right corner of the screen.
3Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to “TOP” and press the MENU SEL
knob/ENTER button.
The TOP MENU screen appears.
4Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to OPERATION and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is
displayed.
5Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to <VF DETAIL> and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.
6Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
To use the VF detail signal
Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail function to
add the detail signal to sharp edges in the image. You can
adjust the signal level (strength) in the range of 0 to 100%
(default: 25%).
You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal with
the menu items below.
CRISP: Adjust to eliminate fine portions of the detail
signal.
FREQUENCY: Change the detection band of sharp
edges.
FLICKER: Turn ON/OFF the function to flicker the detail
signal, which makes it easier to check the signal on
a viewfinder screen.
AREA: To limit the area where to display the detail signal.
ZOOM LINK: Set the VF detail level at the WIDE position.
(The VF detail level changes according to the zoom
position.)
To use the color detail
Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail signal
to a specified color. This makes it easier to check the
signal on an LCD screen, including a color viewfinder
screen. The display color can be selected in the column
next to ON.
You can adjust the coloring with the menu items below.
PEAK COLOR: Turn ON/OFF the function to change the
color where the detail signal is strongest.
CHROMA LEVEL: To reduce the chroma components of
the video signal (only for video signals on a
viewfinder).
7Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display
the desired setting and press the MENU SEL knob/
ENTER button.
8To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to
OFF to exit Menu mode.
1/100 1/2000
1/1000
1/5001/2501/125
Standard mode
ECS mode
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
CONTENTS 00 TOP
01.<VF DISPLAY>
02.<'!'IND>
03.<VF MARKER>
04.<VF DETAIL>
05.<FOCUS POSITION METER1
06.<FOCUS POSITION METER2
07.<FOCUS ASSIST>
08.<ZEBRA>
09.<CURSOR>
10.<BOX CURSOR FILE>
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON (25%)
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
AREA : 70%
ZOOM LINK: ON 100%
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE
PEAK COLOR : ON
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%

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Displaying the focus assist indicators
The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of
a subject and converts the integrated values to a level
indicator, which shows the focus condition.
The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum
level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator
substantially changes depending on picture elements or
shooting environments. Adjust it with GAIN and OFFSET as
required.)
1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu (referring to steps 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF
detail signal”).
2Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to <FOCUS ASSIST> and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
The <FOCUS ASSIST> page is displayed.
3Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
To use the level indicator
Setting INDICATOR to ON displays the level indicator on
a viewfinder. You can set the display format with the menu
items below.
MODE: Set the type and position of the indicator.
LEVEL: Set the density and the response speed of the
indicator.
GAIN: Set the sensitivity of the indicator.1)
OFFSET: Set the offset of the focus detection value.2)
1) Normally, the sensitivity of the indicator is automatically set to
the optimum value in conjunction with the AREA MARKER
SIZE set value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity
value cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting
environment.
2) Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction
with the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN set values.
Use this setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained,
depending on the shooting environment.
To use the area marker
Setting AREA MARKER to ON displays the detection area
of the focus as a marker on a viewfinder screen.
You can set the size and position of the detection area with
the menu items below.
SIZE: The size of the detection area can be changed. (If
the area size is too large, both the subject and the
background are included in the area, making the
indicator display may easily deviate from the
subject.)
POSITION: Roughly set the position of the detection area.
POSITION H: Finely adjust the position of the detection
area in the horizontal direction.
POSITION V: Finely adjust the position of the detection
area in the vertical direction.
4Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display
the desired setting and press the MENU SEL knob/
ENTER button.
5To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to
OFF to exit Menu mode.
• The level indicator and the effect area marker cannot be
displayed simultaneously. Whichever you set to ON last is
preferentially displayed.
• The area marker and the aspect safety marker cannot be
displayed simultaneously. Whichever you set to ON last is
preferentially displayed.
• When displaying the focus assist indicators, check that the
flange focal length has been precisely adjusted.
For details about the flange focal length, see “Adjusting the
Flange Focal Length” (page 10).
Setting the Focus Position Meter
Function
The focus position meter function allows you to graphically
display the registered focus position (marker) and the current
focus position (index) graphically on the viewfinder screen.
You can set the focus to the registered point easily by
adjusting the focus until the index position overlaps the marker
position (adjusted state). In the adjusted state, you can display
a color frame and marker name on the viewfinder screen.
1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu (referring to steps 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF
detail signal”).
Level indicator (its position and operations can be adjusted.)
Area marker to display the detection area of the
focus (its size and position can be adjusted.)
<FOCUS ASSIST> 07 TOP
INDICATOR : OFF
MODE : BOX BOTTOM
LEVEL : 3 QUICK
GAIN : 50
OFFSET : 50
AREA MARKER: ON
SIZE : MIDDLE
POSITION : CENTER
POSITION H: 50
POSITION V: 50
Notes
NEAR FAR
Current focus position (index)
Registered focus position (marker)

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2Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to <FOCUS POSITION METER1> or
<FOCUS POSITION METER2>, and press the MENU
SEL knob/ENTER button.
The <FOCUS POSITION METER1> page or <FOCUS
POSITION METER2> page is displayed.
3Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the
arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and press the
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
To use the focus position meter
Setting FOCUS POSITION METER to ON displays the
focus position meter on the viewfinder screen.
You can set the display format with the <FOCUS
POSITION METER1> page items below.
NEAR LIMIT: Sets the NEAR edge of the focus position
meter.
FAR LIMIT: Sets the FAR edge of the focus position
meter.
The focus position range to display varies depending on
the NEAR LIMIT and FAR LIMIT settings. The full range is
displayed by setting NEAR LIMIT to 0 and FAR LIMIT to
999.
DIRECTION: Selects whether to display the meter
horizontally at the top of the screen or vertically on
the right edge of the screen.
SIZE: Sets the size of the meter.
RULED LINE: Turns the display of guide lines on the
meter on/off.
INDEX COLOR: Sets the color of the index.
INDEX WIDTH: Sets the width of the index.
MARKER WIDTH: Sets the width of the marker.
To set the adjustment sensitivity and display content
You can set the adjustment sensitivity and configure the
display in the adjusted state using ADJUSTED SIGN on
the <FOCUS POSITION METER2> page.
SENSE: Sets the adjustment sensitivity. Increasing the
value increases the sensitivity (making
determination of adjusted state more precise).
NAME DISP: Turns the display of the marker name in the
adjusted state on/off (DISPLAY screen only).
FRAME DISP: Turns the display of a color frame
(adjustment frame) on the screen in the adjusted
state on/off.
FRAME WIDTH: Sets the width of the adjustment frame.
To configure the marker display settings
You can set the marker display using MARKER CONFIG
on the <FOCUS POSITION METER2> page.
REG: Registers a marker at the index position.
DISP: Turns the marker display on/off.
COLOR: Sets the color of the marker. This also sets the
color of the adjustment frame.
NAME: Sets the name of the marker.
POS: Adjusts the marker position manually.
4Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display
the desired setting and press the MENU SEL knob/
ENTER button.
5To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to
OFF to exit Menu mode.
Marker registration
You can register a marker for the focus position meter using
RET/ASSIGNABLE buttons A, B, and C.
When HDLA is attached, you can register a marker for the focus
position meter using the VF OUT switch. Marker 1 is registered
using the R switch, marker 2 by the G switch, and marker 3 by
the B switch. Setting a switch to ON registers a marker at the
current index position (same function as REG on the <FOCUS
POSITION METER2> page). Setting a switch to OFF turns the
marker display off (same as setting DISP on the <FOCUS
POSITION METER2> page to OFF).
To register a marker for the focus position meter
using the VF OUT switch
Set VF OUT SW to FOCUS POSITION METER on the
<SWITCH ASSIGN1> page in the OPERATION menu.
<FOCUS POSITION METER1>
FOCUS POSITION METER: ON
NEAR LIMIT : 100 (0~999)
FAR LIMIT : 923 (0~999)
DIRECTION : HORIZONTAL
SIZE : NORMAL
RULED LINE : ON
INDEX COLOR : WHITE
INDEX WIDTH : 1
MARKER WIDTH : 1
CURRENT FOCUS DIST :_5.7M 18.7ft
236 (0~999)
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