Sony HDC1000R User manual

HD COLOR CAMERA
HDC1000R
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition

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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.
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
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qualifié.
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vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
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.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60950-1: Product Safety
• 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).
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.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la
Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission
de la Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
• EN60950-1 : Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans le senvironnements
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
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 lagarantie, veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie
séparés.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG-
Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN60950-1: Sicherheitsbestimmungen
• 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 (Stadtbereichim Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG
WARNING

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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.
This HD Color Camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
Laser diode properties
Wave length: 1310±40 nm
Emission duration: Pulse Modulation
Laser output power: 141 µW
Daten der Laserdiode
Wellenlänge: 1310±40 nm
Emissionsdauer: Pulsmodulation
Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 141 µW
Laserdiode data
Bølgelængde: 1310±40 nm
Strålingsvarighed: Pulse Modulation
Lasereffekt: 141 µW
Laserdiodens egenskaper
Våglängd: 1310±40 nm
Strålningstid: Pulsmodulering
Laseruteffekt: 141 µW
Laserdiodens egenskaper
Bølgelengde: 1310±40 nm
Emisjonslengde: Pulsmodulasjon
Laser utgangseffekt: 141 µW
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase
eye hazard.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
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
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4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................. 5
Features........................................................................................5
Basic System Configuration ........................................................6
Precautions ............................................................................ 8
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors...............................8
Locations and Functions of Parts ........................................ 9
Right Side and Left Side..............................................................9
Rear Panel..................................................................................12
Attaching Accessories ........................................................ 17
Mounting the Camera to the Tripod ..........................................17
Attaching the Lens to the Camera .............................................18
Attaching the 7- or 9-Type Viewfinder .....................................19
Setting the Focus Assist Function..................................... 20
Adding the VF Detail Signal .....................................................20
Displaying the Focus Assist Indicators .....................................21
Setting the Camera Outputs ............................................... 22
Viewfinder Screen Status Display ...................................... 24
Menu Operations.................................................................. 25
Starting Menu Operations..........................................................25
Selecting Pages..........................................................................26
Setting the Menu Items..............................................................27
Editing the USER Menu............................................................27
Menu List .............................................................................. 31
OPERATION Menu ..................................................................31
PAINT Menu .............................................................................36
MAINTENANCE Menu ...........................................................40
FILE Menu ................................................................................44
DIAGNOSIS Menu ...................................................................46
Using a “Memory Stick” ...................................................... 47
Specifications....................................................................... 48

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Overview
Overview
The HDC1000R is a 2/3-type high-definition video camera
for studio and OB-van use for 2,200,000 pixels. It
incorporates the latest pickup elements and digital signal-
processing LSI to yield higher picture quality and higher
stability in image creation while maintaining conventional
popular functions and operability.
Features
High picture quality and high performance
The new 2/3-type Progressive IT CCD for 2,200,000 pixels
conforms to driving formats up to 1080/59.94P, achieving
high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the 14-bit A/D
converter and a unique signal-processing LSI provide
picture quality of optimal grade.
Multiple formats
The HDC1000R covers 1080/50i and 59.94i
interlace,1080/23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, and 29.97PsF
Progressive Scan (PsF) systems. It also covers 720/50P
and 59.94P systems. Signal output of 1080/50P and 59.94P
from the camera head is possible via the Dual Link
interface.
Newly designed unit with low center of
gravity
The basic design has been reworked. The stylish
appearance with low-slung design permits the viewfinder
to be mounted at a low position, making the viewfinder
position closer to the optical axis of the lens for highly
efficient operations.
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation
function
The Auto Lens Aberration Compensation function
(ALAC) is provided with this camera. This 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 a Sony sales representative or Sony
service representative.
Focus assist functions
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function
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 in various situations:
Functions for coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the
VF detail signal by adding modulation, thickening the VF
detail signal, and automatically compensating the VF
detail level according to the zoom position.
Focus assist indicator
The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen
provides a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be
easily determined by observing fluctuation of the level
indicator as a guide.
“Memory Stick” 1) operation
The camera is equipped with a “Memory Stick” port,
which enables setup data storage and software upgrading
using a “Memory Stick.”
1) Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Various color-reproduction functions
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values
enable cinemalike image creations with wide dynamic
range, which are different from those achieved with
conventional video gamma.
HZC-UG444 User Gamma Application Software
Installing the HZC-UG444 User Gamma Application
Software enables the camera to support CvpFileEditorTM
and RGB4:4:4 outputs.
For details, refer to the HZC-UG444 Operation Manual.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition the standard 6-axis matrix function, the camera
has a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the
hue and chroma for color components in 16-axis directions
independently. This is quite useful in color matching
among multiple cameras.
Knee saturation
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.This enables
reproduction of natural skin tones under strong lighting.
Low key saturation
Hue and saturation in low-key zones can be compensated.
Thus, compensation for color reproduction in all zones is
enabled in combination with matrix color compensation
and knee saturation functions.

6Overview
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function
This function allows control (emphasis or suppression) of
the detail level for just a certain hue or chroma area in the
image, by creating a detail gate signal from color
components of your specified hue, such as skin tones.
The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 to 30 MHz.
This allows the detail thickness to be set appropriately for
the subject, thus enabling more subtle image expression.
H/V ratio control
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be
adjusted.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Easy menu-based setting
Selections and settings for viewfinder display items,
safety-zone marker 2) or center marker, 3) screen size
marker, etc. can be made quickly and easily, using setup
menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an external
monitor.
2) Safety zone marker: A box-shaped marker displayed on the viewfinder
screen which indicates 80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95% of the total screen area.
3) Center marker: A cross-shaped marker which indicates the center of the
viewfinder screen.
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra
pattern,4) a safety-zone marker, and a center marker,
camera settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder
screen. Furthermore, there are other indicators arranged
above and below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp,
battery warning indicator, and an indicator to tell you that
one or more settings are other than standard. This makes
it simple to check the status of the camera.
4) Zebra pattern: A stripe pattern displayed on the viewfinder screen which
indicates the portions where the video level is above about 70% or 100%.
Used to check the video level of the subject.
Optical digital transmission
The camera uses electro-optical coding cable for 1.5-
gigabit digital optical transmission between the camera
and a Camera Control Unit.
Prevention of electrical shock
When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply
from the connected Camera Control Unit will be shut off.
Basic System Configuration
Examples of devices and parts that may be used with the
HDC1000R are shown on the next page.
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 sales representative.
Note

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Overview
Connection example
HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
PROD
SHORT
OPEN
CAM
MAIN
CABLE
ALARM
INCOM
POWER
1
ENGPGM
ONMIC
OFF PRIV
FUNCTION
MAINTE
NANCE
SCENE
PAIN T
ALARM
PANE L
ACTIVE
MEMORY
STICK
STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS
5600K AUTO
KNEE
SKIN
DETAIL
BLACK
GAMMA
KNEE
SATURATION
CLOSE
AWB
AUTO
IRIS
IRIS/MB
ACTIVE MASTER
BLACK
REMOTE CONTROLUNIT
EXT
IRIS
ABS
WHITE
BLACK
ABB
VTR
START/STOP
1
Zoom Lens
(for ENG/EFP)
“Memory Stick”
VCT-14
Tripod
Adaptor
Tripod
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)
“Memory Stick”
HDLA1500-series
Large Lens Adaptor
Zoom Lens
(for studio use)
“Memory Stick”
V-wedge shoe
(supplied with
the tripod)
Tripod
HDVF-C730W/C950W/550
Viewfinder
BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
HDVF-20A
HDVF-200
HDVF-C30WR
HDVF-C35W
Viewfinder
HDC1500R/1400R/
1550R/1450R
portable camera
Optical Fiber Cable
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
holder
Microphone
HDVF-EL100
HDVF-700A
Viewfinder
HDC1500R/1400R/
1550R/1450R
portable camera
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911 Script Holder
HDVF-EL100
HDVF-700A
Viewfinder
HDC1000R
CAC-6
Return Video Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
BKP-7911 Script Holder
HKCU1001
HKCU1003
HKCU1005
HDCU1000 HD Camera
Control Unit
HKCU1001
HKCU1003
HKCU1005
HDCU1500
HD Camera Control Unit
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
CNU-700
Camera Command
Network Unit
MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit
RCP-700/900-series
Remote Control Panel
BNC (SD)
BNC (SD)
BNC
(VBS)
BNC
(VBS)
CCA-5 CCA-5 CCA-5
CCA-5
With HKCU1001
or HKCU1003
Picture
Monitor
Waveform
Monitor
VCS-700
Video Selector
HKCU1005
Camera hangers a)
a) Supplied with the HDLA1500-series, Part No.: A-1128-405-A

8Precautions
Precautions
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a scene
that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let a laser beam
become directed into the lens of the camera.
Do not subject to severe shocks
Damage to the case or internal components may result.
Operation and storage environment
Store in a level place with air conditioning.
If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before
storage.
Avoid use or storage in the following places:
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Places with high humidity
• Places with strong vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near
heating equipment
Dew condensation
If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm
place, or use it in a damp location, dew may form on the
lens or inside the camera.
The camera has no built-in dew indicator. If you find dew
on the body or lens, switch the camera off and wait for the
dew to disappear for about one hour.
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image
Sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are
specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors.
They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-
precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated
on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and
is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
This product has a compensation function and the problem
may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment.
Smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight
or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced
on the screen, or the image may be distorted.
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may
appear jagged or flicker.

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Locations and Functions of Parts
Locations and Functions of Parts
Right Side and Left Side
1
1
SDI 1 SDI 2 TEST OUT
OUTPUT PROMPTER REMOTE
12
CRANE TRACKER RET
CONTROL
DC OUT
DC IN
AUDIO IN 1
MIC
LINE
MICOFF
+48V
OFF
+48V
AUDIO IN 2
AES/EBU
LINE
Right side
aUp tally lamp
cCamera number plate
dSide panel lock screws
eLens lock and knob
fCable clamp
gAccessory bracket
hSDI 1 connector
jTEST OUT connector
kPROMPTER 1 connector
mREMOTE connector
bSafety lock
nCRANE connector
oTRACKER connector
qDC OUT connector
pRET CONTROL connector
Left side
gAccessory bracket
sMicrophone power switches
tAUDIO IN 2 switch uAUDIO IN 1 and 2 connectors
vDC IN connector
wCCU connector
aUp tally lamp
bSafety lock
cCamera number plate
dSide panel lock screws
rAUDIO IN 1 switch
eLens lock and knob
fCable clamp
iSDI 2 connector
lPROMPTER 2 connector

10 Locations and Functions of Parts
aUp tally lamp
Lights when the camera receives a red tally signal.
When the CALL button on the MSU-900/950 Master
Setup Unit or the RCP-700/900-series Remote Control
Panel is pressed, the lamp lights if previously off or goes
off if previously on. The brightness of the lamp can be
adjusted by menu operation. Setting the UP TALLY switch
on the rear panel to OFF will keep the lamp from lighting.
To display the camera number, attach a supplied number
plate (0 to 9) or select the desired number on the menu.
bSafety lock
Locks the side panel to prevent accidental opening. To
open the side panel, loosen the side panel lock screws,
slide the safety lock towards the lens, and open the panel.
The side panel locks automatically when closed.
cCamera number plate
Attach a light gray number plate (supplied) to display the
camera number.
dSide panel lock screws
These screws secure the side panel. Turn clockwise until
tight to lock the panel.
eLens lock and knob
These lock the lens. To attach or remove a lens, turn the
knob counterclockwise until the lens lock is horizontal. To
secure the lens, turn the knob clockwise until the lens lock
is vertical.
To attach a large lens, remove the pin from the bayonet
mount of the lens.
fCable clamp
To secure the fiber optic cable.
gAccessory bracket
To secure optional accessories such as the BKP-7911
Script Holder.
For more information on attaching an accessory, see the
accessory’s operation manual.
hSDI 1 connector (BNC type)
To output the HD-SDI signals.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 22).
iSDI 2 connector (BNC type)
To output the HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals.
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 22).
jTEST OUT (test signal output) connector (BNC
type)
To output the analog signal.
This also supplies the VBS signal, an HD 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 on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 22).
kPROMPTER 1 connector (BNC type)
To output the signal input from the camera control unit’s
PROMPTER INPUT connector. If the connected camera
control unit has two prompter inputs, a signal of prompter
1 is output.
lPROMPTER 2 connector (BNC type)
To output the signal input from the camera control unit’s
PROMPTER 2 INPUT connector. This is enabled only for
the unit which has the PROMPTER 2 input.
mREMOTE connector (8-pin)
To connect the camera to an optional MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit, or RCP-700/900-series Remote
Control Panel, or RM-series Remote Control Unit via a
CCA cable. The connected unit may then control the
camera.
When the camera is connected to a CCU, do not connect
any device to this connector.
nCRANE connector (12-pin)
For interface with a viewfinder or external data.
oTRACKER connector (10-pin)
For communication between the camera operator and the
tracker, and also for intercom channels 1 and 2. It also
supplies the up tally signal and the program audio signal.
pRET (return video) CONTROL connector (6-pin)
To connect a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
qDC OUT connector (4-pin)
To supply power to a script light of the BKP-7911 Script
Holder.
rAUDIO IN 1 switch
Set this switch according to the device connected to the
AUDIO IN 1 connector.
MIC: When connecting a microphone
LINE: When connecting the signal of line level (0 dBu)
sMicrophone power switches
For the microphones connected to the AUDIO IN 1 and 2
connectors, respectively.
Note
Note

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Locations and Functions of Parts
OFF: When the connected microphone requires no
external power.
+48 V: When the connected microphone requires an
external power source. A power of +48 V is supplied to
the microphone.
(No function has been assigned to the uppwermost
position. No power is supplied to the microphone.)
To supply a power of +12 V, modification of the camera is
required.
tAUDIO IN 2 switch
Set this switch according to the device connected to the
AUDIO IN 2 connector.
MIC: When connecting a microphone
AES/EBU: When connecting a digital audio signal
synchronized with a camera signal
LINE: When connecting the signal for line level (0 dBu)
uAUDIO IN 1 and 2 connectors (XLR 3-pin)
To input microphone or line signals.
vDC IN connector (4-pin)
Connect to a DC power source (10.5 to 17 V) when using
the camera as a standalone unit.
In standalone status, power supply from this unit is limited
to 6.5 A. Check the power consumption of the device to be
connected.
wCCU (camera control unit) connector (electro-
optical multi-connector)
Connect to the CAMERA connector of the HDCU1000/
1500 Camera Control Unit using an electro-optical
composite cable. Power, video, audio, and control signals
are passed between the camera and the control unit using
just one cable.
Note
Note

12 Locations and Functions of Parts
Rear Panel
aVideo signal select buttons
Select the video output signal (R, G, or B) to the
viewfinder.
The R, G, and B buttons may be pressed individually or in
combination. The signal corresponding to each pressed
button will be output. When two buttons are pressed, the
output will consist of those two signals mixed together.
When all three buttons are pressed, the output to the
viewfinder will be the Y signal.
When no buttons is pressed, the output will be a color
signal if the viewfinder is a color model, and it will be the
Y signal if the viewfinder is a monochrome model.
The video output to the monitor connected to the TEST
OUT connector of the camera will also depend on the
setting of these buttons (however, this output is in
monochrome in all situations).
bPOWER indicator
This indicator lights up or goes off as follows to indicate
the power supply status:
1
1
POWER
R G B RET 2
FILTER LOCAL
ND
234
15
234
1234
1
CC
BCD
AE
H-POSI V-POSI
WIDTH HEIGHT STORE CURSOR
VF DETAIL
123
ON
UP TALLY
ON
OFF
16:9
4:3
VF
SCAN
ON
OFF
SCREEN SIZE
MARKER
ON
OFF
MARKER ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MIX VF ON
MENU
DISPLAY
OFF
MENU SELECT
CANCEL ENTER
CALL
RET 1
aVideo signal select buttons
bPOWER indicator
dCC filter selector
eFILTER LOCAL button
fUP TALLY switch
gVF SCAN switch
hSCREEN SIZE MARKER switch
iMARKER switch
jMIX VF switch
kDISPLAY switch
lMENU SELECT switch
cND filter selector
mMENU SELECT control
nASSIGNABLE switch
pVF DETAIL control
qCALL button
rCURSOR 1, 2, and 3 buttons
sBack tally lamp
t“Memory Stick” section
uRET 2 knob
vRET 1 knob
wRET 2 button
xRET 1 button
oVF DETAIL switch
yCURSOR STORE button
zCURSOR ON button
wkV-POSI control
wlWIDTH control
e; H-POSI control
ea VF connector
Memo clip
Intercom panel (page 15 and page 16)
wj HEIGHT control

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Locations and Functions of Parts
Green: Power is being supplied to the camera.
Red: Power is being supplied to the camera, but the CAM
PW button of the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel is set to
OFF.
Yellow: Power is being supplied to the camera, but the VF
PW button of the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel is set to
OFF, and power is not being supplied to the viewfinder.
Off: Power is not being supplied to the camera.
cND filter selector
When the FILTER LOCAL button is lit up, this selector
may be used to select an ND filter.
dCC (color temperature conversion) filter selector
When the FILTER LOCAL button is lit up, this selector
may be used to select a color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the light source illuminating the subject.
eFILTER LOCAL (filter local control) button
Pressing this button enables selecting of a color
temperature conversion filter using the CC filter selector or
an ND filter using the ND filter selector. Pressing the
button again gives control of the filters to the MSU-900/
950 Master Setup Unit or RCP-700/900-series Remote
Control Panel.
fUP TALLY switch
Set whether or not the camera’s Up Tally lamp and the
lens’ tally lamp will light when the camera receives a red
tally signal.
ON: The tally lamps will light.
OFF: The tally lamps will not light.
gVF (viewfinder) SCAN switch
To control the viewfinder screen display.
16:9: To set the viewfinder display to 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3: To set the viewfinder display to 4:3 aspect ratio.
hSCREEN SIZE MARKER switch
To control the display of the screen size marker as follows:
ON ( ): Areas outside the specified ratio area will be
darkened.
ON ( ): The screen size marker (white lines) will be
displayed.
OFF: The screen size marker will not be displayed.
iMARKER switch
To control the display of the marker as follows:
ON: A marker selected from the menu will be displayed on
the viewfinder screen.
OFF: The marker will not be displayed.
jMIX VF (mix viewfinder) switch
You can see the mixed signal of the camera’s output signal
and the return video signal on the viewfinder screen.
ON: This function is enabled. You can see the mixed signal
of the camera’s output signal and the selected return
video signal (return video 1 or 2) on the viewfinder
screen when you press the RET 1 or RET 2 button.
OFF: This function is disabled.
kDISPLAY switch
The functions of the DISPLAY switch are as follows:
ON: Text and messages describing 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.
lMENU SELECT switch
The functions of the MENU SELECT switch are as
follows:
ENTER: Confirm the menu or page selected using the
MENU SELECT control, or confirm setting values.
CANCEL: Cancel menu setting values or return to the
previous menu.
mMENU SELECT control
To select menu items or change setting values in the menus
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
nASSIGNABLE switch
You can assign a function, such as lens extender ON/OFF,
using the menu.
oVF DETAIL (viewfinder detail adjustment) switch
ON: Emphasizes the contours of the image on the
viewfinder screen. When the switch is set to this
position, you can adjust the amount of detail using the
VF DETAIL control.
OFF: Disables contour emphasis.
Selector position Selected filter
1 Clear
21/4ND
31/8ND
41/16ND
51/64ND
Selector position Selected filter
A Cross filter
B 3200K (clear)
C 4300K
D 6300K
E 8000K

14 Locations and Functions of Parts
pVF DETAIL (viewfinder detail) control
Adjust the amount of detail of the picture on the viewfinder
screen when the VF DETAIL switch is set to ON. This has
no effect on the output signal of the camera.
qCALL button
• Press to call the operator of the HDCU1000/1500
Camera Control Unit, the MSU-900/950 Master Setup
Unit, or the RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel.
When pressed, the camera’s red tally lamp will light up
if previously off, and turn off if previously on. The
CALL button on the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel will light up,
and their buzzer will sound.
• When the CALL button on the RCP-700/900-series
Remote Control Panel or the MSU-900/950 is pressed,
this button will light up.
rCURSOR (cursor memory) 1, 2, and 3 buttons
To store the size and position of the box cursor displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Three different box cursor settings may be stored in
memory using buttons 1, 2, and 3. Pressing one of these
buttons will cause a cursor of the stored size to be
displayed in the stored position.
When one of the CURSOR buttons is lit up, the H-POSI,
V-POSI, WIDTH, and HEIGHT buttons will be disabled.
sBack tally lamp
This lamp lights red when the red tally signal is supplied.
When the CALL button on the MSU-900/950 Master
Setup Unit or the RCP-700/900-series Remote Control
Panel is pressed, the lamp lights if previously off or goes
off if previously on.
The lamp lights green when the green tally siganl is
supplied.
You can display the camera number selected with the
menu.
t“Memory Stick” section
Insert a “Memory Stick” to the slot.
The access lamp lights while writing or reading data to/
from a “Memory Stick.”
When the access lamp is lit, do not insert/remove the
“Memory Stick” or turn off the camera.
uRET 2 knob
This knob selects from the four return signals from the
CCU.
By pressing in the RET 2 button, you can view the selected
return video signal in the viewfinder.
vRET 1 knob
This knob selects from the four return signals from the
CCU.
By pressing in the RET 1 button, you can view the selected
return video signal in the viewfinder. The signal supplied
from the TEST OUT connector will also be switched.
wRET 2 button
By pressing in this button, you can view the return video
signal selected by the RET 2 knob, in the viewfinder.
Pressing this button again will switch the viewfinder and
monitor screen display back to the camera’s video signal.
xRET 1 button
By pressing in this button, you can view the return video
signal selected by the RET 1 knob, in the viewfinder.
Pressing this button again will switch the viewfinder and
monitor screen display back to the camera’s video signal.
If both the RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed, RET 1
will be displayed.
yCURSOR STORE button
Press this button to store the size and position of the box
cursor in memory.
If the CURSOR ON button is not lit, box cursor
information will not be stored.
zCURSOR ON button
When this button is pressed, the button will light up and the
box cursor will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
When the button is pressed again, the light will go off and
the box cursor will disappear.
wj HEIGHT control
Adjust the height of the box cursor displayed on the
viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.
wk V-POSI (vertical position) control
Adjust the vertical position of the box cursor displayed on
the viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.
wl WIDTH control
Adjust the width of the box cursor displayed on the
viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.
e; H-POSI (horizontal position) control
Adjust the horizontal position of the box cursor displayed
on the viewfinder screen within the effective resolution
area.
ea VF (viewfinder) connector (D-sub 25-pin)
Connect to the CAMERA connector on the viewfinder.
Note
Note
Note
Note

15
Locations and Functions of Parts
Intercom Panel
For JN3 (USA, Canada, and other countries) models
aINTERCOM 1 connector (XLR 5-pin)
Connects to an XLR 5-pin headset. The INTERCOM 1
connector can be used for communication via the engineer
line even when the power to the camera has been turned off
from the HDCU1000/1500 Camera Control Unit and the
POWER indicator is lit in red.
bENG/PROD (intercom engineer/producer line
select) switch
To switch intercom channel 1 or 2 between producer and
engineer lines.
ENG: Use the engineer line.
PROD: Use the producer line.
cPGM (program audio) 1 control
Adjust the program audio 1 output level.
dINTERCOM control
Adjust the intercom output level.
ePGM (program audio) 2 control
Adjust the program audio 2 output level.
fMIC (microphone) switch
Turn the headset microphone on or off.
PTT: While the switch is flipped to this position, the
headset microphone is turned on.
ON: The headset microphone is turned on.
OFF: The headset microphone is turned off.
gINTERCOM 2 connector (XLR 5-pin)
Connects to an XLR 5-pin headset.
ENG PROD
INTERCOM
PTT ONOFF
PGM1
MIC
INTERCOM 1 INTERCOM 2
PGM2
ENG PROD
INTERCOM
PTT ONOFF
PGM1
MIC
PGM2
aINTERCOM 1 connector
bENG/PROD switch
cPGM1 control
dINTERCOM control
ePGM2 control
fMIC switch bENG/PROD switch
cPGM1 control
dINTERCOM control
ePGM2 control
fMIC switch
gINTERCOM 2 connector

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For CED (Europe) model
aINTERCOM 1 connector (XLR 5-pin)
Connects to an XLR 5-pin headset. The INTERCOM 1
connector can be used for communication via the engineer
line even when the power to the camera has been turned off
from the HDCU1000/1500 Camera Control Unit and the
POWER indicator is lit in red.
bMIC1 (intercom microphone 1) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 1.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom
line 1
PROD: To talk over the producer line
cMIC2 (intercom microphone 2) switch
Select the talk line for intercom 2.
ENG: To talk over the engineer line
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom
line 2
PROD: To talk over the producer line
dINTERCOM 2 connector (XLR 5-pin)
Connects to an XLR 5-pin headset.
eENG (engineer line) control
Adjust the intercom audio level of the engineer line.
fPROD (producer line) control
Adjust the intercom audio level of the producer line.
gPGM (program audio) 1 control
Adjust the program audio 1 output level.
hTRACKER control
Adjust the intercom audio level at the TRACKER
connector (page 10) on the connector panel when using the
connector for intercom.
iPGM (program audio) 2 control
Adjust the program audio 2 output level.
ENG
INTERCOM 1 INTERCOM 2
PROD PGM1
MIC2TRACKER
ENG PRODOFF ENG PRODOFF
MIC1
PGM2
gPGM1 control
hTRACKER control
iPGM2 control
aINTERCOM 1 connector
bMIC1 switch
cMIC2 switch
eENG control
dINTERCOM 2 connector
fPROD control

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Attaching Accessories
Attaching Accessories
Mounting the Camera to the Tripod
Several types of tripods are available. Select an appropriate
tripod according to the type of lens to be used, and mount
the camera to the tripod as described below: Firmly attach the V-wedge shoe to the camera, and mount
the camera to the tripod securely. Otherwise the camera
may fall down.
1 Attach the V-wedge shoe (supplied with the tripod) to
the bottom of the camera with the two screws.
The position where the shoe should be attached is
decided considering the balance of the weight of the
camera and lens.
2 Check that the pan-lock and tilt-lock levers of the
tripod are securely locked.
3 Mount the camera to the tripod holding it by the
handles on each side.
4 Lock the camera to the tripod with the stopper on the
tripod.
If the feet on the bottom of the camera interfere with
mounting the tripod, remove them as illustsrated.
Caution
3
1
Bottom of the video camera
V-wedge shoe (supplied
with the tripod)
V-wedge shoe
Tripod
Stopper
HDC1000R
Note

18 Attaching Accessories
Attaching the Lens to the Camera
Attach a hanger-mount-type lens recommended by Sony.
For details on the lens, refer to the instruction manual
furnished with the lens.
To attach, proceed as follows:
Be sure to check the following two points before attaching
the lens:
• That the pan-lock and tilt-lock levers on the tripod are
fixed.
• That there is not a pin at part A on the lens shown in the
figure below (if there is, remove it). If the pin cannot be
removed, consult your Sony representative.
1 Loosen the lens-lock knob and turn the lens lock
counterclockwise to the horizontal position.
2 Align the pin on the lens with the U-shaped notch, then
hook the edge of the lens on the projection of the
camera.
3 Couple the lens to the camera.
4 Turn the lens lock clockwise, then fasten the lens-lock
knob.
Note
1
1
4
2
1
A3
Lens
Pin U-shaped notch
Projection
Lens lock
Edge
Lens-lock knob

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Attaching Accessories
Attaching the 7- or 9-Type Viewfinder
For details on attaching a viewfinder, refer to the
instruction manual furnished with the viewfinder.
Proceed as follows:
Be sure that the VF connector on the viewfinder mount is
positioned at a right angle to the control panel of the
camera as shown below.
1 Place the viewfinder on the viewfinder mount of the
camera so that the mounting wedge on the bottom of
the viewfinder enters the V-shaped recess on the
viewfinder mount and that the projections on the
bottom of the viewfinder are placed at the position
shown in the figure above.
2 Push the viewfinder by the handle so that the panning
base is securely held by the viewfinder mount.
Pull the handle to check that the viewfinder is fixed to
the camera.
3 Turn the viewfinder counterclockwise.
Adjusting the pan-friction of the viewfinder
You can adjust the friction for panning the viewfinder with
the pan-friction screw. The friction increases as the screw
is turned clockwise, while the friction decreases as the
screw is turned counterclockwise.
Attach the viewfinder to the camera securely, or the
viewfinder may fall down.
Note
3
2
1
Bottom of the viewfinder
Projections
Mounting wedge
Viewfinder mount
V-shaped recess
Panning base
VF connector
Pan-friction screw
Caution

20 Setting the Focus Assist Function
Detaching the viewfinder
Before detaching the viewfinder, check the following two
points:
• That the lift-release knob of the viewfinder is at its
lowest position
• That the locking lever is fixed
Proceed as follows:
1 Turn the pan-lock lever on the camera
counterclockwise, and turn the viewfinder mount
clockwise 90 degree.
2 Pull the handle of the viewfinder while pushing the
lever, and lift up the viewfinder.
Setting the Focus Assist
Function
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.
2 Set the the DISPLAY switch to MENU while pressing
the MENU SELECT switch toward ENTER.
The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is
displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
3 Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker (,) to “TOP” , then press the MENU SELECT
switch toward ENTER.
The TOP MENU screen is displayed.
4 Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker to OPERATION , then press the MENU
SELECT switch toward ENTER.
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is
displayed.
5 Rotate the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow
marker to <VF DETAIL>, then press the MENU
SELECT switch toward ENTER.
1
2
2
2
21
1
The lift-release knob is placed at this position.
Pan-lock lever
Lever
The locking lever is placed at the right-most
position.
<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 ASSIST>
06.<ZEBRA>
07.<CURSOR>
08.<VF OUT>
09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>
10.<HEAD SET>