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4-430-312-12 (1)
3D HD Video Camera
Instructions for Use
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
MCC-3000MT
© 2012 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-430-312-12 (1) 3D HD Video Camera Instructions for Use Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. MCC-3000MT © 2012 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 manual, may cause harmful interference to WARNING radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the To reduce the risk of fire or user will be required to correct the electric shock, do not expose this interference at his own expense.
  • Page 3 4. For this particular equipment, all accessory equipment connected as noted above, must be connected to mains via an additional isolation transformer conforming with the construction requirements of IEC60601- 1 and providing at least Basic Insulation. 5. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
  • Page 4 Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments • The MCC-3000MT needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this instructions for use. • The portable and mobile RF communications equipment such as cellular phones can affect the MCC-3000MT.
  • Page 5 Warning If the MCC-3000MT should be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, it should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity MCC-3000MT is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The...
  • Page 6 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the MCC-3000MT is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the MCC-3000MT should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 7 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the MCC-3000MT The MCC-3000MT is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the MCC-3000MT can help prevent...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ............11 Features..................11 Using the CD-ROM Manual ........... 12 Parts Identifications..............13 Camera head..............13 Camera control unit (CCU) front panel ......13 Menu operation block ........... 14 Camera control unit (CCU) rear panel ......14 Preparations Lens Mounting .................
  • Page 9 Executing auto white balance........27 Changing the color balance of the camera output picture ..............28 Adjusting the Brightness ............29 Using the AE function........... 29 Using the BRIGHTNESS knob........30 Setting the total gain............30 Setting the electronic shutter ......... 30 Inverting the Camera Output Picture ........
  • Page 10 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS......... 52 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs ..52 Index..................54 Sony, and Exmor are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 11: Package Configuration

    This unit is a 3D-compatible camera system Make sure the following items are supplied with consisting of a separated camera control unit the Sony MCC-3000MT 3D HD Video Camera (CCU) and two camera heads equipped with 1/2- (hereafter referred to as the “unit”).

  • Page 12: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    You can downconvert HD signals for output, enabling integration with SD systems. If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one from your Sony dealer or Note Sony service counter. When signals are downconverted to SD, a slight distortion may occur in the image for a few seconds.

  • Page 13: Parts Identifications

    Parts Identifications See the pages enclosed in parentheses ( ) for details about the corresponding function and how to use it. Camera head Lens mount (page 16) Camera cable connector (20-pin) (page 17) Screw holes (M3, depth: 2.5 mm ( inches)) Use these holes to attach the supplied tripod adaptor to the camera head for mounting it on...

  • Page 14: Menu Operation Block

    DISPLAY button (page 23) AREA SEL (light measurement area selection) button (page 29) CAMERA SEL (camera selection) button (page 26) AE (automatic exposure) button (page 29) Front panel display (page 23) White balance adjustment section (page PROFILE SEL (profile selection) + and – buttons (page 32) BLUE (blue gain) knob (page 28) BRIGHTNESS knob (page 30)
  • Page 15 DC IN (DC power input) connector Use a Hosiden connector for connection. Connector name: TCP8927-53 Cable material: Voltage rating of 60 V or higher and allowable current of 7 A or higher is recommended. DC 24 V (1.5 A to 3 A) Service USB port HD SDI OUT (HD SDI output) A, B connectors (BNC) (page 19)

  • Page 16: Lens Mounting

    Align the threaded portion of the lens Preparations mount with that of the camera mount. Lens Mounting C-mount lenses with the following lens mount surface can be attached to the camera head. Lens mount surface 4.1 mm or less Slowly rotate the lens clockwise to fix the lens to the camera head tightly.

  • Page 17: Connection Between The Camera Head And Ccu

    Connecting the camera cable to Connection between the the CAMERA A/B connector Camera Head and CCU Connect the camera cable connector on the camera head with the CAMERA A/B connector on the CCU using the optional CCMC-T05/T10/ T20 Camera Cable. Notes •...

  • Page 18: Removing The Connector Covers

    Removing the Connector Covers When the unit is shipped from the factory, connector covers are attached to the HD SDI OUT A, B connectors VIDEO OUT connector, and EXT SYNC IN connector. To use one of these connectors, remove the cover as follows. Remove the screw of the connector cover, using a screwdriver that matches the grooves of the screw.

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Monitors

    Connecting Video Monitors The camera output picture is output from all of You can check the camera output picture by the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT, and connecting a monitor that supports the respective HD SDI OUT A, B connectors) on the CCU rear output signal to any of the connectors.

  • Page 20: Operating The Unit With A Computer

    75 Ω coaxial cable c) For connecting the camera head, see page 17 For details on RS-232C protocols and cables for connection between this unit and a computer, contact your Sony dealer or your Sony service representative. Operating the Unit with a Computer...

  • Page 21: Start-Up

    Notes Start-up • Insert the DC power cable fully until its connector locks into place. • Make sure the connected power supply has a supply capacity of at least 24 V DC 1.5 A/ 3 A. Video monitor (see page 19) Turn on the power supply of the DC power cable.

  • Page 22: Output Format Settings

    (NTSC Area or PAL Area) in the OTHERS menu. Output Format Settings When Country is set to NTSC Area: 1080/ 59.94i or 480/59.94i When Country is set to PAL Area: 1080/50i or 575/50i The output format for the unit can be set to Notes “NTSC Area”...

  • Page 23: Screen Displays

    DISPLAY2 screen Displays the current white balance mode, and R Screen Displays and B gain offset settings. Camera A Various information is displayed on the front panel display of the unit. The type of information displayed varies depending on the DISPLAY screen. Each press of the DISPLAY button switches the Camera B DISPLAY screen as follows: DISPLAY1 t...
  • Page 24 selected with Shutter >Mode (see page 34) in the Picture Profile menu. Off: Shutter off Speed: “SHT:” and the shutter speed ECS: “ECS:” and the ECS frequency Messages Displays notifications and confirmation messages, including messages that report the progress or results of execution and message that request confirmation or instructions.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation Procedure

    Shooting Basic Operation Procedure The basic shooting procedure is as follows. To DC power cable Menu operation section On/Standby button Preparations Connect the CCU and camera head (see page 17), and connect the CCU to a video monitor (see page 19). Connect the CCU to a DC power cable.

  • Page 26: Shooting

    You can use a registered picture profile to adjust the camera output picture. Shooting For details, see “Picture Profiles” (page 32). Switching the camera output picture You can press the CAMERA SEL button to When the unit starts, the camera output picture switch between output pictures from camera A being shot on this unit is output from the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT, and HD SDI...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The White Balance

    Selecting the adjustment mode Adjusting the White You can select Preset mode, Memory mode, or Balance ATW mode with the WHITE BAL button. The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the color temperature of the light source. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions.

  • Page 28: Changing The Color Balance Of The Camera Output Picture

    CAMERA SEL button to configure different If the error message continues to be displayed settings for each camera. after several attempts, consult your Sony dealer or You can also adjust white gain offset values with your Sony service representative. “White” (see page 35) in the Picture Profile menu.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness AREA SEL button AE button This unit has an AE function that automatically adjusts brightness through a combination of adjustments to the total gain of the video amp and shutter speed settings. You can also adjust the brightness by using the BRIGHTNESS knob, which also adjusts brightness through a combination of total gain and shutter speed...

  • Page 30: Using The Brightness Knob

    LARGE: Same as MULTI vertically, 75% of MULTI horizontally MIDDLE: 75% of LARGE both horizontally and vertically SPOT: 10% of LARGE both horizontally and vertically SLIT: Same as MULTI vertically, 10% of When the AE function is on, the gain of the video LARGE horizontally amp is adjusted automatically by the AGC You can select the light measurement area by...

  • Page 31: Inverting The Camera Output Picture

    Note Inverting the Camera “Shutter” in the Picture Profile menu cannot be set when the AE function is on. Output Picture You can invert the camera output picture vertically, horizontally, or both vertically and horizontally, and shoot in that inverted state. Use “Inversion”...

  • Page 32: Picture Profiles

    Picture Profiles You can customize the picture quality, depending If camera B or BOTH is selected with the on the conditions or circumstances of shooting, CAMERA SEL button, the selection will and store them as a picture profile, enabling the automatically switch to A.

  • Page 33: Resetting A Picture Profile

    Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. The Picture Profile menu appears. The Picture Profile menu appears. Select “Copy” from the Picture Profile Press the SEL/SET knob. menu. The cursor for the text entry position flashes. The name of the copy destination picture Turn the SEL/SET knob to select a profile is displayed in the front panel display.

  • Page 34: Picture Profile Items

    Picture profile items The factory-default values are shown in bold face (example: ). However, some factory-default values for PP5 and PP6 picture profiles are different from the values shown in bold face. For picture profile items that have subitems, turn the SEL/SET knob to select a setting value, and press the knob to set the value.
  • Page 35 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Level Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of –2.0 / –1.5 / –1.0 / –0.5 / ±0 / AGC and Auto Shutter control. Specifying operating +0.5 / +1.0 / +1.5 / +2.0 +2.0: Approx.
  • Page 36 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Matrix Setting Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment On / Off function with matrix operations for the entire Adjusting the color phase picture. over the entire area with matrix operations Select Select one of the four types of built-in preset...
  • Page 37 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Knee Setting Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of On / Off the picture. Adjusting the knee level Auto Knee Set to “On” to automatically set the best knee On / Off conditions according to the luminance level of the picture.

  • Page 38: Menu Configuration And Detailed Settings

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Basic Menu Operations Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items. The various settings required for shooting are Menu controls configured using the setup menus that appear in the front panel display of the unit.
  • Page 39 • For menu items with a wide range of values Setting the Setup menus (ex: –99 to +99), the cursor at the end of the entered value will flash to indicate that it Turn the SEL/SET knob to display the can be modified.

  • Page 40: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The factory-default values are shown in bold face (example: 1080i CAMERA SET menu CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Auto BLK Execute Select “Execute” to adjust the black balance automatically. Cancel Balance Note...

  • Page 41: Video Set Menu

    VIDEO SET menu VIDEO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Setup Set whether to add 7.5% setup to the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector when a format of NTSC is selected Setting 7.5% setup (The factory-default values will differ depending on the unit for the composite model.) (Invalid when a format of PAL is selected).

  • Page 42: Appendixes

    Do not leave the unit with the lens facing Appendixes the sun Important Notes on Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be Operation focused in the unit, and cause fire. On cleaning On operation and storage locations Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the Store the unit in a level, ventilated place.
  • Page 43 will vary from person to person, so each person Phenomena specific to CMOS image must judge for themselves. If discomfort sensors occurs, stop watching 3D video until the symptoms subside, and consult your doctor if The following phenomena that may appear in necessary.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Operating power Symptoms Cause Remedy The unit does not power No DC power is being connected. Use a DC power cable to connect to a DC power on when you press the source. On/Standby button. The On/Standby button is A power overload may have Disconnect the DC power cable, and check the blinking orange.

  • Page 45: Error/Warning Indications

    E + Error code The unit may be defective. Turn off the power and consult Sony service personnel. (If the power does not turn off even after pressing the On/Standby button and setting the unit to the standby state, disconnect the DC power cable.) Warning indications If the following indications appear, follow the message instructions to resolve the problem.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Optical system F2.2 or more (prism system) Specifications Lens mount C-mount Sensitivity F10 (Typical) (With 1080/60i, 89.9% General reflection, 2000 lx) Power requirements Minimum illumination DC 24 ±2.4 V 9 lx (F2.2, +21 dB) Input current Picture S/N 1.5 A, 3 A (inrush) 54 dB (Y) (Typical) Operating temperature Horizontal resolution...

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    Other connector Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly Equipotential ground terminal before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (Universal Serial Bus) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Specification Revision 2.0 (up to Full...

  • Page 48: Gnu Gpl Licensed Software

    URL to download the code. changing it is not allowed. http://www.sony.net./Products/Linux/ Sony will not answer questions concerning the Preamble data in the source code. The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.

  • Page 49: Terms And Conditions For Copying, Distribution And Modification

    get the source code. And you must show them are outside its scope. The act of running the these terms so they know their rights. Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute We protect your rights with two steps: (1) a work based on the Program (independent of copyright the software, and (2) offer you this...
  • Page 50 License. (Exception: if the Program itself medium customarily used for software is interactive but does not normally print interchange; or, such an announcement, your work based c) Accompany it with the information you on the Program is not required to print an received as to the offer to distribute announcement.) corresponding source code.
  • Page 51 you do not accept this License. Therefore, by to the wide range of software distributed through modifying or distributing the Program (or that system in reliance on consistent application any work based on the Program), you of that system; it is up to the author/donor to indicate your acceptance of this License to do decide if he or she is willing to distribute software so, and all its terms and conditions for...

  • Page 52: End Of Terms And Conditions

    promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE How to Apply These Terms to Your IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT New Programs PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
  • Page 53 If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice like this when it starts in an interactive mode: Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions;...

  • Page 54: Index

    Error Indications Index Extended Clear Scan Features Gamma 23, 29 AE function 22, 41 Genlock AE level/BRIGHTNESS knob setting All Reset Inversion ATW Speed Inverting the camera output picture Auto BLK Balance Auto Tracing White Auto White Balance Knee Basic procedure Black Lens mounting Black Gamma...
  • Page 55 R and B gain offset Remote Reset SEL/SET button Setup Setup menu list Setup menus Shooting 23, 30 Shutter Shutter (menu) Specifications Speed mode Start-up Total Gain 23, 30 Total gain Troubleshooting Video monitors VIDEO SET menu Warning indications White White balance White balance mode Index...
  • Page 56 Sony Corporation...

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