Sony HDC4800 User manual

Color Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HDC4800
4-599-592-11 (1)
© 2016 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents
Overview..................................................................... 3
System Configuration.......................................................4
Locations and Functions of Parts............................ 5
Front Left..........................................................................5
Front Right .......................................................................6
Rear .................................................................................6
Preparations............................................................. 10
Attaching a Lens ............................................................10
Adjusting the Flange Back (Flange Focal Length) .........12
Attaching a Viewfinder ...................................................12
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)....................14
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position..............................15
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ..................................15
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting ................ 17
Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ...........17
Setting the Electronic Shutter.........................................18
Setting the Focus Assist Functions ................................18
Setting the Dynamic Focus Function Detail ...................20
Setting the Camera Outputs ................................... 21
Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................... 23
Menu Operations ..................................................... 24
Starting Menu Operations ..............................................24
Selecting Pages .............................................................25
Setting Menu Items ........................................................26
Editing the USER Menu .................................................27
Menu List.................................................................. 30
Menu Tree......................................................................30
OPERATION Menu ........................................................33
PAINT Menu...................................................................44
MAINTENANCE Menu ...................................................48
FILE Menu......................................................................51
DIAGNOSIS Menu .........................................................53
Appendix .................................................................. 55
Precautions ....................................................................55
Error Messages..............................................................55
Using a USB Drive ................................................... 56
Specifications .......................................................... 57
HDC4800 .......................................................................57
Optional Accessories/Related Equipment......................58
Dimensions ....................................................................58

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Overview
The HDC4800 is a camera unit, equipped with a newly
developed S-35mm 4K CMOS imaging sensor, for a Super
Motion video camera system. When connected with a
BPU4800 Baseband Processor Unit, it supports a maximum of
8× shooting speed in 4K format, and a maximum of 16× in HD
format.*
Power can be supplied to the camera, and the functions and
operability of a system camera, such as an intercom, are
supported by connecting the BPU4800 to an HDCU2000/2500
Camera Control Unit.
* HD format is supported by BPU4800 version V1.10 and later.
For details, contact a Sony dealer or Sony service representative.

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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
Note
Lens (PL)
VCT-14 Tripod
Attachment
Tripod
USB drive
Lens mount
adaptor a)
HDVF-EL70
Viewfinder
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
Microphone
HDLA1500-series Large
Lens Adaptor
Lens
(for studio camera)
HDVF-EL75/L750/L770
Viewfinder
BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
HDC4800
Optical fiber cable
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
HDC4800
HDVF-20A
HDVF-200
HDVF-EL20
HDVF-EL30
Viewfinder
a) When operating in HD format at 8×/16× speed.
USB drive
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom headset
Microphone
BKP-7911
Script Holder
V-wedge shoe
(supplied with tripod)
Tr i p o d
HDCU2000 Camera
Control Unit
BNC
HDCU2500 Camera Control Unit
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
BNC
Video
monitor
Waveform
monitor
Video router
CCA-5
LAN cable
Optical fiber cable
Hub
RCP-1000 series Remote
Control Panel
CCA-5
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom
microphone input
BPU4800
Baseband Processor Unit
BNC×4
2K video
monitor
BNC
4K video
monitor
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom
microphone input
B4 lens

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Locations and Functions
of Parts
Front Left
aVF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).
bAccessory shoe
To attach an accessory using a 1/4-inch screw.
cViewfinder left-right positioning ring
Locks the left-right position of the viewfinder.
Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position.
dViewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK knob
Locks the front-rear position of the viewfinder.
Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position.
For details about adjusting the viewfinder position, see
“Attaching a Viewfinder” (page 12).
eLens cable clamp
To secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).
fLens fixing lever (PL)
To secure the lens in the lens mount.
gLens 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.
hLens mount
To attach a lens.
iRod clamp
Used when attaching and removing φ15 rods.
When attaching, turn the rod lock levers clockwise to secure
the rods.
When removing, turn the rod lock levers counterclockwise to
loosen the levers.
If a lever is in a position that makes it difficult to turn, pull out
the lever to a position where it will be easier to operate. Then,
push the lever back in.
Do not overtighten the rod lock levers when not using rods.
jRET 2 (return video 2) button
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder
screen changes to the return video signal selected with the
RET 2 select switch (page 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/
CN models)) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera.
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
kCamera number
Insert the supplied camera number label to display the camera
number.
lNETWORK TRUNK connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connects a device connected to the CCU’s NETWORK
TRUNK connector to the network.
mShoulder pad
You can adjust the position toward the front or rear.
For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position”
(page 15).
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To loosen, turn
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nRET 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 buttons on the
handle (page 6) and on the operation panel on the rear of the
camera (page 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/CN models)).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
oLENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens
functions through this cable.
pTripod mount
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the
camera on a tripod.
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 6) and on the operation panel on the rear of the camera
(page 8 (JN/SY models) or page 8 (CE/CN models)).
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.
cAssignable switch
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
dFilter select 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,
1/4 ND, 1/16 ND) in sequence.
Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters
(3200K (clear), 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.
fDISPLAY 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.
gSTATUS/CANCEL switch
STATUS: Displays camera status information when DISPLAY
is enabled.
CANCEL: When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder
screen, you can cancel any changed settings or return
the display to the previous menu.
hMENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary
encoder)
To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder
screen (by turning the knob) and to confirm settings (by
pressing the button).
Rear
aDC power supply out connector (2-pin)
Supplies power to an external device up to 2.5 A.
bCAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Power is supplied from the camera control unit.
EXT: Power is supplied through the DC IN connector.
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cTally 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.
dBPU (Baseband Processor Unit) connector (optical/
electrical multi-connector)
Connect to BPU4800 Baseband Processor Unit using an
optical/electrical multi cable.
eSDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC-type)
For 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or HD PROMPTER signal output.
fSDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type)
For HD-SDI signal output.
Functions as an input when used as HD TRUNK IN.
gPROMPTER2 connector (BNC-type)
For prompter 2 signal output.
Available only when connecting a camera control unit with a
prompter 2 input connector.
hCALL button
When this button is pressed, the red tally lamp of the RCP-
1000 series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit will light. Use to call the operator of the RCP
or MSU.
Operation panel
JN and SY models (for NTSC areas)
aINTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches
There are PGM1 and 2 controls incorporated with a line select
switch, a MIC switch, and INCOM level control each for
intercom line 1 and 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.
MIC switch
ON: The intercom headset microphone is turned on. The
intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the INCOM
level control.
OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned off. The
intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the INCOM
level control.
INCOM (intercom) level control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level.
Line select switch
Select the intercom line.
PROD: Producer line
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PGM1 control
PGM2 control
Line select switch
INCOM level control
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MIC switch

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ENG: Engineer line
bRET 1 (return video 1) button and select switch
Press the button to display the return video signal selected
with the switch on the viewfinder screen.
cRET 2 (return video 2) button and select switch
If you use an additional return video system in addition to
return video 1, press the button to display the return video
signal selected with the switch on the viewfinder screen.
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if both
buttons are pressed.
If RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed at the same time, the
two buttons function as the RET 3 button according to the
setting of the <RETURN> page in the OPERATION menu.
dLIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
CE and CN models (for PAL areas)
aINTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches
The reception level controls are common to intercom 1 and
intercom 2. The talk lines can be set independently for
intercom 1 and intercom 2.
ENG (engineer line) control:
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the engineer line.
PROD (producer line) control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the producer line.
PGM1 (program 1) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.
PGM2 (program 2) control
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.
TRACKER control
Adjust the intercom audio listening level at the TRACKER
connector (page 9) on the connector panel when using the
connector for intercom.
MIC LINE1 (intercom microphone line 1) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 1.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line 1
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
MIC LINE2 (intercom microphone line 2) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 2.
PROD: To talk over the producer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line 2
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
bRET 1 (return video 1) button and select switch
The return video signal selected with the switch is displayed
on the viewfinder screen while the button is pressed.
cRET 2 (return video 2) button and select switch
When other return video systems are used in addition to return
video 1, you can monitor the signal selected with the switch on
the viewfinder screen while pressing the button.
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if both
buttons are pressed.
If RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed at the same time, the
two buttons function as the RET 3 button according to the
setting of the <RETURN> page in the OPERATION menu.
dLIGHT switch
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.
Note
PGM1 control
PGM2 control
MIC LINE1 switch
TRACKER control
ENG control
PROD control
MIC LINE2 switch
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Connector panel
aEARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)
For connecting an earphone or headset to hear the intercom
audio.
The audio level can be adjusted using LEVEL on the
<EARPHONE> page of the OPERATION menu.
bDC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)
To supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver
(optional) (max. 0.5 A).
cCRANE connector (12-pin)
For external interface, such as viewfinder and external data.
dUSB 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 56).
eTRACKER connector (10-pin)
For external interface, such as intercom and tally.
fRET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
gDC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-pin)
Used for connection to the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to supply
power to the camera.
hINTERCOM1 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.
iREMOTE connector (8-pin)
For connection to an RCP-1000/1500 series 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.
jPROMPTER (prompter signal output) connector (BNC-
type)
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 also supplies the VBS signal, an HD-Y signal nearly equal
to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-SYNC
signal, or an SD-SYNC signal depending on which of these
you have selected on the menu.
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
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
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CH1 audio input select switch
Microphone power switches
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Microphone power switches
When a microphone is connected to the corresponding AUDIO
IN connector, set whether or not to supply a power to the
microphone.
+48V: To supply +48 V power supply.
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.
Preparations
Attaching a Lens
For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation
manual.
Attaching a PL lens
1Turn the lens fixing lever (PL) counterclockwise, and
remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
2Align the notch on the lens with the positioning pin on
the upper part of the lens mount, and insert the PL
lens into the mount.
3While supporting the PL lens, turn the lens fixing
lever (PL) clockwise to secure the lens.
Note
Lens fixing lever
(PL)