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Sony MCC-500MD Instructions For Use Manual

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4-529-125-12 (1)
HD Video Camera
Instructions for Use
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
MCC-500MD
© 2014 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-529-125-12 (1) HD Video Camera Instructions for Use Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. MCC-500MD © 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING Symbols on the products General warning sign To reduce the risk of fire or Follow the warnings in the electric shock, do not expose this Instructions for use for parts of the apparatus to rain or moisture. unit on which this mark appears. NOTE Background color: Yellow Triangular band: Black To avoid electrical shock, do not...
  • Page 3 All interface cables used to connect United States and peripherals must be shielded in order to Canada comply with the limits for a digital device Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE* pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Cord Type Min.Type SJT Rules.
  • Page 4 Sony Corporation, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the MCC-500MD. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The MCC-500MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MCC-500MD should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emission test Compliance...
  • Page 5 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The MCC-500MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MCC-500MD should assure that it is used in such as environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 test...
  • Page 6 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The MCC-500MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MCC-500MD should assure that it is used in such as environment. Immunity test IEC 60601...
  • Page 7 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the MCC-500MD The MCC-500MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the MCC-500MD can help prevent...

  • Page 8: Precautions For Use

    the same time. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. Precautions for Use When using this unit with equipment that emits strong electromagnetic waves or voltage, check the effects of such equipment beforehand and place the unit in a location where those effects will be limited, or discontinue use of the unit with Safety precautions for using this unit such equipment.
  • Page 9 White spots Do not leave the unit with the camera The CMOS image sensor is fabricated using facing the sun extremely high-precision technology, however, in very rare cases, outside influence, such as Sunlight can enter the camera, be focused inside cosmic rays, may cause minute white spots to the unit and cause a fire.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    It is suitable for use in hospital operating rooms, surgical centers, clinics, doctors’ offices and similar medical environments. (2) The Sony MCC-500MD is also intended to acquire HD color video images from slit lamps and other compatible medical imaging systems.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions for Use..............8 Intended Use................10 Overview Package Configuration ............14 Features of This Unit ............... 14 Part Names and Functions ............16 Camera head..............16 Camera control unit (CCU) front panel ......16 Camera control unit (CCU) rear panel ......17 Preparations Lens Mounting .................
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Brightness ............29 Using the AE function........... 30 Using the BRIGHTNESS knob........30 Using the [Exposure] > [Brightness] setting in the [Picture] menu............30 Outputting a Still Image............31 Changing the Picture to Color Bars........32 Picture Profile ................32 Registering/activating picture profiles ......
  • Page 13 Camera head..............51 Camera control unit............51 Index..................53 • Exmor is trademark of Sony Corporation. • Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 14: Package Configuration

    This unit is a separated camera control unit-type Make sure the following items are supplied with HD video camera consisting of a camera control the Sony MCC-500MD HD Video Camera unit (CCU) and camera head equipped with a (hereafter referred to as the “unit”).
  • Page 15 Two-camera support for 3D shooting Using the built-in 3D-SYNC IN/OUT connectors, you can synchronize the image signals from two cameras to shoot 3D images. Intuitive control via the front panel The BRIGHTNESS, RED, and BLUE knobs on the front panel provide an intuitive way to adjust the picture.

  • Page 16: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions See the pages enclosed in parentheses for details about the corresponding function and how to use it. Camera head Lens mount (page 19) Use this to mount a C-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc. Screw holes (M3, depth: 2.5 mm (1/8 inch)) Use these holes to attach the supplied tripod adapter to the camera head for mounting it on a...

  • Page 17: Camera Control Unit (Ccu) Rear Panel

    AE (automatic exposure) button (page 30) RED (R-gain) knob (page 28) BLUE (B-gain) knob (page 28) Camera control unit (CCU) rear panel Equipotential ground connector Used to make an equipotential ground Warning connection. Using this unit for medical purposes - (power) connector (page 23) This equipment’s connectors are not isolated.
  • Page 18 OUTPUT connector block HD-SDI output connector (BNC type) (page 22) HDMI output connector (HDMI) (page VIDEO (composite video) output connector (BNC type) (page 22) S VIDEO output connector (mini DIN 4-pin) (page 22) Part Names and Functions...

  • Page 19: Lens Mounting

    Slowly turn the lens clockwise to Preparations securely attach it to the camera. Lens Mounting C-mount lenses with a protrusion of 4.1 mm (3/16 in.) or less from the lens mount surface can be attached to the camera head. Lens mount surface Attaching the tripod adapter 4.1 mm (3/16 in.)

  • Page 20: Connection Between The Camera Head And Ccu

    Turn cable connector ring to tighten the Connection between the connection. Note Camera Head and CCU Do not connect this unit to camera heads and CCUs of different models. Use a camera cable (not supplied) to connect the camera head to the CAMERA connector on the Connecting the camera cable to CCU.
  • Page 21 Align the positioning marks on the extension cable’s round connector (female) and the camera cable’s round connector (male), and then push them together. Turn cable connector ring to tighten the connection. Notes • Use only one extension cable. Operation is not guaranteed when more than one extension cable is used.

  • Page 22: Connecting Video Monitors

    VIDEO IN HD-SDI IN S VIDEO IN HD-SDI OUT S VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT a) 75 Ω coaxial cable b) HDMI cable c) S connector cable Note We recommend using Sony HDMI cables (not supplied). Connecting Video Monitors...

  • Page 23: Start-Up

    Press the 1 (on/standby) button. Start-up The indicator will turn green and camera picture output will appear on the video monitor. Note When you start the unit after replacing the camera Turning the power on head, startup may take longer than usual. Video monitor Entering standby mode (see page 22)

  • Page 24: Output Format Settings

    Output Format Settings The output method is now set. The output format for this unit can be set to NTSC Restart the unit. or PAL. Set the output format according to where the unit will be used. The factory default setting is Restart the unit whenever you change the NTSC.
  • Page 25 The output of the screen changes to the selected output signal format, and a confirmation message appears. To confirm the selected output signal format, select [OK] and press the SET button. If the video monitor does not support the selected output signal format, the confirmation message cannot be operated (i.e., the message will not appear).

  • Page 26: Output Signal Types

    Output signal types The type of signals output from the unit will differ depending on the settings in the [System] menu’s [Region] option. Output signals are shown in the table below. Region HD-SDI output HDMI output VIDEO output / S VIDEO output NTSC 1080/59.94p,...

  • Page 27: Shooting

    Shooting Adjusting the White Shooting Balance The white balance must be adjusted according to When the unit starts up, camera picture output the color temperature of the light source. being shot on this unit is output from the video You can save adjustment values as Picture output connectors (VIDEO, S VIDEO, HDMI, Profiles to internal memory.

  • Page 28: Changing The Camera Picture Output Color Balance

    Note Changing the camera picture Auto white balance is not available in the output color balance following cases. • When in [Auto] mode If you want to intensify the red or the blue in the • When [Fluorescein] is set to [On] in the camera output picture, for example, adjust the [Function] menu offset value of the white balance, and change the...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness The gray circle on the slider indicates the setting value before the change, and the blue circle indicates the current setting value. This unit is equipped with an AE function that automatically adjusts the brightness to optimum When a slider is displayed, holding down the B/b levels through a combination of settings of the buttons increases the incremental speed at which...

  • Page 30: Using The Ae Function

    Press the B/b buttons to set the value on the slider Using the AE function that appears. To turn on the AE function, press the AE button to light it. The gain and shutter speed change automatically based on shooting conditions, and The gray circle on the slider indicates the setting the brightness is adjusted to optimal settings.

  • Page 31: Outputting A Still Image

    The gray circle on the slider indicates the setting value before the change, and the blue circle Outputting a Still Image indicates the current setting value. When a slider is displayed, holding down the B/b buttons increases the incremental speed at which To output a still image the value changes, allowing you to set your target Press the...

  • Page 32: Changing The Picture To Color Bars

    Changing the Picture to Picture Profile Color Bars To display the color bar You can customize settings to match shooting When you press the BARS button on the CCU conditions and save these as a picture profile to front panel, the camera output picture switches to load when necessary.
  • Page 33 Registering a picture profile You can save the current setting values to the Register the current setting values as a picture currently selected picture profile by pressing the profile. PROFILE button while holding down the SET button. Press the MENU button. A confirmation message will appear after the The menu screen will appear.

  • Page 34: Copying Picture Profile Settings

    Select the profile to load, and press the Once settings are complete, press the SET button. MENU button to close the menu screen. Resetting the selected picture profile You can return the selected picture profile settings to factory defaults (standard values). The unit will adjust the image quality For details on factory default values, see “Picture according to the selected profile.

  • Page 35: Picture Profile Standard Setting Values (Factory Default Settings)

    Picture profile standard setting values (factory default settings) Setting values for each item in the [Picture] menu are preset in picture profiles No. 1 to No. 6. For details on each item, see “[Picture] menu” (page 40). Picture Profile Item No.1 No.2 No.3...
  • Page 36 Picture Profile Item No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 Standard Standard Standard Standard Dynamic Dynamic configuration configuration configuration configuration range range 1 for a xenon for a halogen for a white 2 for a xenon priority priority lamp bulb lamp configuration configuration 1 for a...

  • Page 37: Menu Structure And Layers

    Menu Display and Detailed Settings Menu layers Menu Structure and Layers On this unit, you can adjust settings necessary for shooting by using the menus displayed on a video monitor. For details on connecting a video monitor, see “Connecting Video Monitors” (page 22). Menu structure Press the MENU button to display the menu...

  • Page 38: Basic Menu Operations

    Press the SET button or b button. Basic Menu Operations The cursor will move to the right side of the menu item area. This section describes basic setting methods for menus. Menu controls MENU button Press the B button to return to the next higher menu layer.
  • Page 39 Press the V/v buttons to select a value to set, and then press the SET button to confirm. V/v buttons SET button The setting will change and the changed status will be displayed. If the SET button is pressed for executable items, the respective functions will execute.

  • Page 40: Menu List

    Menu List Functions and setting values for each menu item are as follows. Factory default values are shown in bold (Ex.: Auto). [Picture] menu Picture Menu items Submenus and setting values Details Exposure Mode Select a mode to adjust picture brightness. The available items Auto will differ depending on the mode.
  • Page 41 Picture Menu items Submenus and setting values Details Exposure When in [Semi Manual] mode Picture brightness Brightness Adjust the brightness. (exposure) –12 to 0 to +12 adjustment When in [Full Manual] mode Shutter Speed Select the shutter speed. 1/60 1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500...
  • Page 42 Picture Menu items Submenus and setting values Details White Balance Mode Select a white balance mode. Xenon Lamp Xenon Lamp: Mode ideal for when you are using a xenon White balance Halogen Bulb lamp as the light source. settings White LED Halogen Bulb: Mode ideal for when you are using a halogen Auto bulb as the light source.

  • Page 43: [System] Menu

    Picture Menu items Submenus and setting values Details Profile Save Register the current [Picture] menu setting values to the No.1 selected picture profile No. Picture Profile No.2 operations No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 Load Load the selected picture profile. No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5...

  • Page 44: [Function] Menu

    System Menu items Submenus and setting values Details White Pixel Executes white pixel detection adjustment. Detect Notes • Be sure to block the entry of light by attaching the lens cap, for example, when performing white pixel detection adjustment. • White pixel detection adjustment may take several seconds or several minutes to complete.

  • Page 45: [Remote] Menu

    [Remote] menu Remote Menu items Submenus and setting values Details Remote 1 None Select a function to execute using the foot switch connected to Freeze the remote contact connector 1. Settings for remote Fluorescein None: Does nothing. contact switch Picture Profile 1/2 Freeze: Switch between On/Off for still image output.

  • Page 46: Using The Foot Switch

    System Operation Examples Set the functions to use Using the Foot Switch Set the functions to use with the foot switch. For details on the function controlled by the foot switch, see “[Remote] menu” (page 45). You can connect the foot switch to the remote Press the MENU button.

  • Page 47: Using Two Cameras To Shoot 3D Images

    Using Two Cameras to Shoot 3D Images You can shoot 3D images by using two units connected as described below. To connect two units, use a commercially- available 75 Ω coaxial cable. Recommended cable: 5CFB, length of 1 m (3.3 ft) or less Using a commercially-available 75 Ω...

  • Page 48: Controlling The Unit With A Computer

    For details on connecting to the camera head, see page 20. For specifications on the cable that connects from the unit to a computer, or details about RS-232C control, contact Sony service representative. Controlling the Unit with a Computer...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    All of the LED A system error occurred. Remove the power cord and check the camera cable and indicators on the connection with other devices. front panel are If the problem persists, contact Sony service representative. blinking. Shooting Symptom Cause Solution...

  • Page 50: Errors/Warnings

    Message Explanation System Error: XX “XX” stands for the error number. When this message appears, contact Sony service representative with the error number. Warning display When the following messages appear, all of the LED indicators on the front panel will blink.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Camera head Specifications Image device 1/2.9 type, Exmor CMOS image sensor, single chip type Effective pixels: 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) General Lens mount C-mount Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Sensitivity F5.6 (Typical) (At 1080/59.94i, 89.9% Input current 0.27 A –...
  • Page 52 OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD exposed to splashing liquids (e.g., surgical PARTIES. operating rooms). For safety, use a device with a • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE rating of IPx6 or higher when operating in such TERMINATION OR DISCONTINUATION environments.

  • Page 53: Index

    Index HDMI Video Format HD-SDI Video Format Numerics [Information] menu 3D shooting Lens Mounting Adjusting the Brightness AE function Menu Basic menu operations 38 Menu controls Menu List Camera control unit Front panel 16 Rear panel 17 NTSC Setup Camera head Camera picture output Changing the color balance 28 16, 17...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Version Information Video Monitors Connecting 22 27, 42 White balance White Pixel Detect Index...
  • Page 55 Sony Corporation...

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