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HD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA HDC-750 電気製品は、安全のための注意事項を守らないと、火災 警告 や人身事故になることがあります。 このオペレーションマニュアルには、 事故を防ぐための重要な注意事項と製 品の取り扱いかたを示してあります。 このオペレーションマニュアルをよく お読みのうえ、 製品を安全にお使いください。 お読みになったあとは、 いつ でも見られるところに必ず保管してください。 OPERATION MANUAL [Japanese/English] 1st Edition (Revised 2) Serial No. 10001 and Higher (SY) Serial No. 11001 and Higher (UCJ)
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LITHIUM BATTERY You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. expressly approved in this manual could void your authority Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or to operate this equipment.
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Table of Contents 1-1 Overview ..................1-1(E) Chapter 1 1-2 System Configuration ..............1-3(E) Overview 2-1 Accessory Attachments .............. 2-1(E) Chapter 2 2-2 Controls ..................2-2(E) Location and Function of Parts 3-1 Precautions .................. 3-1(E) Chapter 3 3-2 Connections ................. 3-2(E) Preparations 3-2-1 Attaching a Camera Adaptor ..........
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Table of Contents 5-1 Shooting Operations ..............5-1(E) Chapter 5 Shooting Specifications ..................A-1(E) Appendix Testing the Camera Before Shooting ..........A-2(E) Cleaning of Dustproof Filter ............A-3(E) Glossary .................... A-4(E) 2(E) Table of Contents...
1-1 Overview The HDC-750 is a high-definition portable color video • Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System (Super camera. By attaching an HDCA-750 HD Camera EVS) Mode: Adaptor, the camera may be connected to an HDCU- Provides video with a higher vertical resolution than 700A Camera Control Unit or a VTR and used as an standard mode.
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The boost frequency may be adjusted from 20 MHz to 30 MHz. This allows the detail thickness to be set A genlock feature operates when the HDC-750 is used appropriately for the subject, thus enabling more subtle with a camera adapter.
1-2 System Configuration Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-750 are shown in the figure below. CAC-6 Return Video Selector HDVF-20 HD Electronic Viewfinder HDCD-50 HD Signal BKW-401 Distributor Viewfinder Rotation Bracket HDCZ-10/25 Connection Cable HDCA-750 HD Camera Adaptor BP-L60/L90...
9 Tripod mount 4 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position the HDC-750 on a tripod. towards the left or right. 0 LENS connector (12-pin) 5 Lens cable clamp Connect the lens cable.
2-2 Controls 2-1 Accessory Attachment Points Right side 1 Y/RGB switch 2 R/G/B switch 3 VF DISP switch 0 FILTER control 4 CAMERA/VTR switch 5 GAIN switch 6 OUTPUT/DCC switch 7 WHITE BAL switch !¡ AUTO W/B BAL switch 8 CANCEL button 9 MENU SEL control 1 Y/RGB switch See “4-5 Setup using the OPERATION menu”...
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8 CANCEL button For information on setting the gain values, see “4-5-3 Setting the gain selection values” on page 4-12(E). When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, pressing this button will cancel any changed setting When the MESSAGE setting on the VF DISPLAY and return the display to the previous menu.
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2-1 Accessory Attachment Points 2-2 Controls Rear 1 Adapter mounting screws 2 CA mount 3 CA connector 5 Chest pad 4 CA screw 1 Adapter mounting screws 4 CA screw Used to secure an HDCA-750 HD Camera Adaptor Tighten to secure the HDCA-750. mounted on the CA mount 2.
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Front 1 VF connector 2 SHUTTER switch 3 EARPHONE LEVEL control 5 TEST OUT connector 6 MIC connector 4 VTR START button 1 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) 5 TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type) Connects to the viewfinder cable. Connect a monitor or VTR as necessary.
3-1 Precautions Do not subject to severe shocks Damage to the case or internal components may result. When finished using Turn off the power switch. Operation and storage environment Store in a level place with air conditioning. Avoid use or storage in the following places: •...
HDCA-750 HD Camera Adaptor HDCZ-25 (25 meter) HDCZ-10 (10 meter) HDC-750 26-pin Connection Cable Turn the CA screw counterclockwise until loose, then push inwards. Portable VTR 26-pin...
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FC2-PD50/PD250 Optical Fiber Cable HDC-750 For more information, refer to the HDC-750 System Manual (not supplied). Microphone output Video output HDCU-700A Camera Control...
• Power from an AC adaptor connected to the camera * VTR adaptor. * HDCD-50 • Power from a battery pack attached to the camera HDC-750 HD Color Video adaptor. Camera DC IN connector For more information on equipment which may be connected to the camera adaptor, see “3-2-1 Attaching a...
3-4 Attaching a Lens For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as operation manual. follows. Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. lens mount cap from the lens mount.
3-5 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 3-1 Precautions Adjustment of the flange focal length is necessary in Note the following situations. The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the • The first time a lens is attached flange focal length are in different positions on •...
3-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the When storing the camera in a carrying front and rear and to the left and right to make it easy case to see into it. Move the viewfinder as far as possible towards the microphone side and tighten the viewfinder left-right Adjusting to left or right positioning ring before storing the camera.
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3-1 Precautions 3-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied) and rotate the viewfinder upwards. Note When the grip is attached to the camera (whenever a VTR is not directly attached to the camera), lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before rotating it upwards.
3-7 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod To mount the camera on a tripod using the supplied VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor, proceed as follows. Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. Choose one of the holes in the bottom of the tripod adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of Tripod adaptor the camera and tripod adaptor.
3-8 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 3-1 Precautions Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the shoulder strap To attach the shoulder strap fitting posts to use the camera slung over a shoulder. Clip Pull the strap upwards to secure it. Shoulder belt mount point To remove the shoulder strap Press here and move the...
3-9 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Depending on the lens used, the camera’s center of Rotate the small shoulder pad toward the front. gravity can shift forward. Adjust the shoulder pads to With the small shoulder pad rotated toward the make the camera easier to hold.
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance In order to maintain high picture quality when using Procedure for adjusting the black balance the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions. Set the switches as shown in the figure below.
4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings Notes are changed, messages reflecting the new settings • During black balance adjustment, the iris will be will be displayed for approximately three seconds automatically closed. in the setting change/adjustment progress message •...
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When automatic white balance adjustment Adjust the lens iris opening. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening fails to an appropriate value. With a lens which has automatic iris control: If the white balance adjustment process does not end Set the lens’...
The different shutter modes which can be used with the electronic shutter of the HDC-750 camera, and the Set the SHUTTER item in the VF DISPLAY page shutter speeds which may be selected, are as follows: of the OPERATION menu to ON, using the procedure outlined in “Selecting Display Items”...
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When CLS or ECS mode is selected The MENU SEL control on the front of the camera may be rotated to change the shutter speed. The selected shutter speed will be preserved even if the camera power is turned off. 4-5(E) Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the VF DISP switch is set to MENU, the The TOP menu has the following sub-menus: OPERATION menu will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is OPERATION menu This menu contains items whose settings need to be displayed one page at a time.
4-3-1 Basic Operation of the Rotate the MENU SEL control to move the “n” mark to the desired item. Setup Menus Push the MENU SEL control. VF DISP switch The “n” mark will change to a “?” mark and begin blinking. Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the setting value.
4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording About display item selection see “4-5-1 Selecting Display Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display Items” on page 4-11(E), and about marker display settings text and messages showing the camera settings and see “4-5-2 Setting Marker Display”...
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7 Gain value display Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 8 Camera input voltage Displays the input voltage. 9 VTR voltage Displays the VTR battery voltage. Nothing is displayed if a VTR is not connected. 0 ECS (Extended Clear Scan) Displays the Extended Clear Scan status.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The OPERATION menu is used for camera adjustment The items for which adjustment or setup may be and setup. performed are shown below. Items which may be adjusted or set using the setup menus Adjustment or setup item Menu page name For information see page...
4-5-1 Selecting Display Items Rotate the MENU SEL control to display the VF DISPLAY page, and push the MENU SEL control. EX: Extender Selection of items to be displayed on the viewfinder CAM ID: Camera ID screen is done with the VF DISPLAY page of the ZOOM: Zoom position OPERATION menu.
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-5-2 Setting Marker Display Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the setting to the desired value, and push the MENU SEL control. The MARKER page of the OPERATION menu is used to turn ON or OFF the display of the center The “?”...
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SHUTTER: Used to set the electronic shutter and Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the ECS to ON or OFF, and to select the shutter setting to the desired value, and push the MENU speed (Off/100/250/500/1000/2000/ECS) SEL control/button. ECS: When ECS is selected using the SHUTTER item, used to select the ECS frequency (30.0 to The “?”...
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu Set the VF DISP switch to MENU. VF DISP switch The OPERATION menu will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Rotate the MENU SEL control to display the AUDIO page, and push the MENU SEL control. MIC1 GAIN: Used to set the gain value for microphone 1 (–60, –50, –40, –30, or –20 dB).
Rotate the MENU SEL control to change the 4-5-7 Setting up the Auto Iris setting to the desired value, and push the MENU SEL control/button. The AUTO IRIS page of the OPERATION menu is used to set up items related to the auto iris. The “?”...
4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu Rotate the MENU SEL control to display the Rotate the MENU SEL control to align the “n” AUTO SETUP page, and push the MENU SEL marker with TEST, and push the MENU SEL control. control.
ID, which is a string of up to 10 Note alphanumeric characters, symbols, and/or spaces. If a problem is discovered with a board, contact Qualified Sony Service Personnel. VF DISP switch VF DISP switch MENU SEL control MENU SEL control Set the VF DISP switch to MENU.
CENTER H POS: Used to set the horizontal position of the center marker. <Camera ID> CENTER V POS: Used to set the vertical position Camera ID Camera ID : HDC-750 (On this page of the center marker. $%&'()*+,-./0123456789:; only, a space...
4-6 Paint Menu The PAINT menu contains a collection of paint To display the PAINT menu screen adjustment items, such as white adjustment. Up to five groups of painting data (scene files) may be Move the VF DISP switch from OFF to MENU saved for scenes to be shot.
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4-6 Paint Menu Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Detail2 Detail ON, OFF Turns ON or OFF the feature of adding a detail signal for resolution enhancement W.Limiter –99 to +99 Sets the clipping level for an excessive value of the detail signal in the positive (+) direction B.Limiter –99 to +99...
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Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Test 1, 2, OFF Selects test signal 1: Sawtooth wave test output 2: Three-step waveform test output OFF: No test signal output Clear Push the MENU Resets all Knee1 page settings to 0. SEL control to (When the MENU SEL control is pushed, the CLEAR display execute will blink.
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4-6 Paint Menu Page Setting item Allowable settings Description Low-Key SAT LK CLP LVL –99 to +99 Sets the chroma level for areas of low subject illumination LK Saturation ON, OFF Turns low key saturation setup ON or OFF Clear Push the MENU Resets all Low-Key SAT page settings to 0.
5-1 Shooting Operations To fully utilize the features of this camera, test it Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus before beginning a shooting (recording) and make sure and zoom. that it is operating properly. Set the shutter speed and mode as necessary. For information on this testing, see “Testing the Camera Before Shooting”...
5-1 Shooting Set the ZEBRA switch to ON or MOMENT (momentary). A zebra pattern will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. If the switch is set to MOMENT, the zebra pattern will disappear after five to six seconds. ZEBRA ZEBRA switch MOMENT Set the lens iris appropriately.
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Specificatins General Related equipment Operating temperature HDCA-750 HD Camera Adaptor –20° C to +45° C (–4° F to BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket +113° F) LC-303SFT Soft Case Storage temperature C-74 Microphone –20° C to +50° C (–4° F to CRS-3P Cradle Suspension +122°...
Testing the Camera Before Shooting Specificatins Before beginning shooting, test and adjust the camera (1) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON, and verify and make sure it is operating properly. that the “!” lights up. (2) Repeatedly push the SHUTTER switch from ON to the SEL position, and verify that the Preparations for testing shutter speed and mode displayed on the...
Cleaning of Dustproof Filter Clean the dustproof filters periodically every two or three months. Clogged filter may cause trouble because the inside temperature of the unit will rise. Removal Remove the six screws securing the each intake plate. Remove each filter. Intake plate Precision P2.6 ×...
Glossary Specificatins Aliasing Pedestal level Sampling is performed in converting an An abbreviation for Flange Focal Length. The standard black level of a video signal analog signal to a digital signal. Aliasing when photographing. Since there is noise is a type of interference distortion which in the black region of the video signal, the Flange focal length can be introduced in the sampling process.
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