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HD COLOR CAMERA
HDC1500 Series
OPERATION MANUAL
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. Afin
d'écarter tout risque d'électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l'entretien de l'appareil qu'à un personnel qualifié. Um die Gefahr von Bränden
oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden,
darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets
nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
For the customers in the USA
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 modi f ications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/ EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives
implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60950: Product Safety
•EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
•EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
(89/ 336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/ CEE) émises par la Commission de la
Communauté Européenne. La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux normes européennes
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  • Page 1 HD COLOR CAMERA HDC1500 Series OPERATION MANUAL 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...
  • Page 2 •EN60950: Sécurité des produits •EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission) •EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité) Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants: E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 speci f ied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 4: Overview

    Viewfinder Screen Status Display........56 Organization of Viewfinder Screen Status Display....56 Using a “Memory Stick”............57 Specifications...............59 Overview Overview The HDC1500 is a 2/3-type high-definition portable video camera equipped with CCD 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.
  • Page 5 Various color-reproduction functions Selection of the gamma table Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to use multiple formats and perform flexible image creation. 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.

  • Page 6: System Configuration

    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.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 8: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    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: • Extremely hot or cold places • Places with high humidity • Places with strong vibration •...

  • Page 9: Controls And Connectors

    b) Shoulder 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. c)Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK knob Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position towards the front or rear.
  • Page 10 aI)NCOM (intercom 1) button The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button is pressed. b)RET 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.
  • Page 11 g)GAIN switch Used to select the gain of the video amplifier based on lighting conditions when the camera is used in stand-alone 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. h)OUTPUT (output signal selection)/AUTO KNEE switch Used to select the signal (color bar signal or camera’s video signal) to be used as output to a VTR, the viewfinder or a video monitor when the camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting a...

  • Page 12: Front Left

    Do not insert/remove the “Memory Stick” when the access lamp lights. m)MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button (rotary encoder) Used to select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm settings (by pushing the button). When a camera control unit or a remote control device, such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel, is connected, the functions of 6 to 9 are controlled from the external control device and the controls on the camera are disabled.
  • Page 13 To supply a power of +48 V to the connected microphone. OFF: Not to supply a power to the connected microphone. d)SHUTTER switch Used for setting the electronic shutter functions when the camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting a camera control unit. OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.
  • Page 14 b)Tally lamp and switch ON: The tally lamp lights upon a tally signal input to the connected camera control unit or a call signal generated by pressing a CALL button. OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting. c)CCU (Camera Control Unit) connector (optical multi connector) Connect a camera control unit via an optical electro- composite cable.

  • Page 15: Connector Panel

    Line select switch Select the intercom line. PROD: Producer line ENG: Engineer line b)RET 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. c)RET 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.
  • Page 16 f)DC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4- pin) Used for connection to the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to supply power to the camera. g)INCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors (XLR 5-pin) Used for input and output of intercom audio signals. h)REMOTE connector (8-pin) Used for connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, RCP-700-series Remote Control Panel, or MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit.

  • Page 17: Preparations

    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 dBm) 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.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into the mount. While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever downwards to secure the lens. Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.

  • Page 19: Attaching A Viewfinder

    plane and the imaging plane 2)Ff: Abbreviation of flange focal length Attaching a Viewfinder Example: Attaching a HDVF-20A/C30W Viewfinder For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction manual of the viewfinder. Attaching procedure Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow. The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down. Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring, slide the viewfinder side to side to the most convenient position and tighten the ring.
  • Page 20 easy to see into it. To adjust the position to the left or right Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good viewing position. Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. To adjust the position forward or backward...
  • Page 21 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK knob.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the camera to move it into a good viewing position. Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and LOCK knob. To detach 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.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    with the camcorder on your shoulder. Adjusting procedure Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad. Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position. Bring down the lever 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 Adaptor.
  • Page 24 Place the camera on the tripod adaptor, and slide forward it along the groove of the tripod adaptor until it clicks.
  • Page 25 To remove the camera from the tripod adaptor Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 26: Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    If the pin of the tripod adaptor does not return to its original position After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod adaptor 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.
  • Page 27 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 In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black set and black balance are adjusted.
  • Page 28 • 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”...
  • Page 29 Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions as the subject, and zoom in on it so that a white area iobtained in the screen to satisfy the positional and quantitative requirements illustrated below.
  • Page 30 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. Adjust 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’...

  • Page 31: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    The switch will return to the center position, and adjustment will be performed. During adjustment, the message “AWB: OP” will be displayed in the lower left corner of the viewfinder screen. After about one second, a message like the one in the figure below will be displayed, and the adjustment process will complete.
  • Page 32 Remote Control Panel, is connected, the electronic shutter is controlled from the external control device and control on the camera are disabled. About the shutter modes The different shutter modes which can be used with the electronic shutter of the camera, and the shutter speeds which may be selected, are as follows: 1)The values in the table are those with 60i/59.94i.

  • Page 33: Basic Operation Of The Setup Menus On The Viewfinder

    The current shutter setting will be displayed in the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. Example: “Shutter: 1/250” Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again before the display disappears. Repeat this action until the desired mode or speed is displayed.
  • Page 34 Move the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU. The menu screen will be displayed. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display the desired page. Push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The setting items for the selected page will be displayed, with an arrow (c) marking the currently selected item.

  • Page 35: Viewfinder Screen Status Display

    Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the arrow marker (c) with the desired item. Push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The arrow marker (c) will change to a question mark (?) and begin flashing. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to change the setting value. When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will change quickly;...
  • Page 36 a)Zoom position Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99). Shows how close it is to the telephoto side. b)Lens extender “EX” is displayed when a lens extender is in use. c)TALK indication Displayed when the intercom microphone is set to ON.

  • Page 37: Using A "Memory Stick

    k)Shutter/EVS Displays the shutter/EVS status. Nothing is displayed if both the electronic shutter and EVS are set to OFF. Using a “Memory Stick” When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables you to share data among cameras.
  • Page 38 Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. “Memory Stick-ROM” Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on “Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre- recorded data. “Memory Stick PRO” “Memory Stick” with MagicGate copyright protection technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”- compliant products.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    —Very humid or subject to corrosive substances Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 40 12 V DC, 7 A (max.) Operating temperature 20°C to +45°C ( 4°F to +113°F) Storage temperature 20°C to +60°C ( 4°F to +140°F) Mass Approx. 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz) (camera head only) Imager Imager 2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD Method 3-CCD, RGB Effective resolution...
  • Page 41 Optical system specifications Spectral system F1.4 prism Built-in filters Color temperature conversion filters A: cross filter B: 3200K (clear) C: 4300K D: 6300K E: 8000K ND filters 1: clear 2: 1/4 ND 3: 1/8 ND 4: 1/16 ND 5: 1/64 ND Input/output connectors Electro-multi connector (1) LENS...
  • Page 42 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.

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