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HD COLOR CAMERA HDC-F950 HD CCD BLOCK ADAPTOR HKC-T950 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1st Edition Serial No. 10001 and Higher: HDC-F950 Serial No. 10001 and Higher: HKC-T950...
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électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres. Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement. For HDC-F950 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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For HDC-F950 ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. CAUTION ADVARSEL Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Replace only with the same or equivalent type Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som recommended by the manufacturer.
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For more information regarding recycling of re- chargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. 2 (P) HDC-F950 IMM...
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1-10. Disconnecting/Reconnecting Flexible Card Wire ....... 1-22 (E) 2. Service Overview 2-1. Cleaning of Connector/Cable ..............2-1 (E) 2-2. Cleaning the Vent Portion of the Fan (HDC-F950 only) ...... 2-3 (E) 2-3. Replacing the Fuse (HDC-F950) ............2-4 (E) 2-4. Recommended Replacing Parts ............. 2-5 (E) 2-4-1.
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Lens File ....................4-8 (E) 4-7. OHB File ....................4-9 (E) 4-7-1. Storing the Black Shading and White Shading ....4-9 (E) 4-7-2. Adjusting the ND Offset ............ 4-10 (E) 4-8. File items ..................... 4-11 (E) 2 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
..HDC-F950 Operation Manual (Supplied with HDC-F950) This manual is necessary for the use and the operation of the HDC-F950. Part No. : 3-789-477-XX ..HKC-T950 Operation Manual (Supplied with HKC-T950) This manual is necessary for the installation and operation of the HKC-T950.
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This section is described about the setup menu (TOP menu, OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu). Section 4 File System This section is described about the file system to control data. 4 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Installation Overview 1-1. Checking the ROM and Software Version When connecting the peripheral equipment in the list below to HDC-F950, be sure to check that the ROM and software version on each peripheral device is corre- sponding to the camera to be connected.
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1-2. Connectors and Cables 1-2-1. Connector Input/Output Signals HDC-F950 Connector Layout !] 5 * : Use 4 connector by selecting PROMPTER OUT, GENLOCK IN and RET IN signals with the switch. PROMPTER OUT signal become effective when the camera is connected to CCU.
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*1 : HD SERIAL RET OUT signal become effective when the camera is connected to CCU. *2 : Use this connector by selecting PROMPTER OUT, GENLOCK IN and RET IN signals with the switch on the rear panel of HDC-F950. PROMPTER OUT signal become effective when the camera is connected to CCU.
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Specifications No connection AUDIO (G) —— _60 dBu, _50 dBu, _40 dBu, DC (+) +10.5 to 17 V dc _30 dBu, _20 dBu, selectable AUDIO (X) AUDIO (Y) High impedance, Balanced (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) 1-4 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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WIDE : 2 V No connection POSITION TELE : 7 V UNREG GND —— GND for UNREG ∞ : 7 V FOCUS POSI +10.5 V to +17 V UNREG (/LENS RX) min. : 2 V (LENS TX) 1-5 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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RX SERIAL DATA No connection PANEL DATA TX SERIAL DATA TX_DATA (0) TRUNK DATA OUT, RS232-C VF UNREG + +12 V (+10.5 V to +17.0 V) TX_DATA (1) —— GND for UNREG —— (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) 1-6 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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ON : 5 V R TALLY ON : 5 V OFF : GND OFF : GND No connection No connection UNREG GND —— GND for UNREG No connection UNREG +10.5 V to +1.7 V No connection 1-8 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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RX COMMAND (X) IN RX COMMAND (X) OUT RX COMMAND (Y) IN 340 mV p-p RX COMMAND (Y) OUT 340 mV p-p TX COMMAND (X) OUT TX COMMAND (X) IN TX COMMAND (Y) OUT TX COMMAND (Y) IN 1-9 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
1-2-2. Wiring Diagrams for Cables CCA-5 Cable HDCZ Cable Black Yellow White Black White Blue Blue Brown Gray White Orange White Yellow White 1-10 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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ITT Cannon XLR-5-11C equivalent Cable assembly It is also necessary to clean the optical contact portions (supplied with HKC-T950, 0.8 m) mentioned below before using the HDC-F950 to the large 1-823-600-11 lens adaptor CA-905L. CAM BODY 1-564-184-00 Plug, 26P Female or Cable assembly .
SW-1013 SW-1014 SW-1015 PA-239 NR-73 DU-69 TG-214 BI-145 RP-114 DR-523 (Dedicated for HDC-F950) Filter Drive Board CN-1961 *1: n The AT-130 board installed in HDC-950 can be used for HDC-F950 by changing the software. CN-1947 BI-145 1-12 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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TX-83B (Dedicated for HDC-F950) CN-1702B TX-83A (Dedicated for HDC-F950) SDI-81 (Dedicated for HDC-F950) CN-2094 SW-1027 CN-1951 CN-2063 CN-1955 RX-67A (Dedicated for MB-1036 HDC-F950) (Dedicated for HDC-F950) 1-13 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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1-4. Removing/Reinstalling the Side HKC-T950 Panel (HDC-F950) CN-2270 LE-256 AT-146 1. Unscrew the eight screws as shown in the figure, then IF-845 CN-2271 remove the inside panel and outside panel. SW-1065 SW-1066 Outside panel RE-202 Screws Screws Inside panel CN-2202 2.
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Switch OFF to output the INCOM1 RECEIVE signal to the INCOM OUT of the INTERCOM1 connector. S102-4 INCOM2 MUTE ON/OFF Switch OFF to output the INCOM2 RECEIVE signal to the INCOM OUT of the INTERCOM1 connector. 1-15 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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MIC MONITOR ON/OFF Switch ON to monitor the microphone input signal at the INCOM OUT or EARPHONE OUT. S304 TRACKER (T) 0/_20 Select the input level of the TRACKER Connector. 0dBu _20 : _20dBu (0dBu = 0.775 Vrms) 1-16 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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INTERECOM CH2 bit3 bit4 INCOM2 Each bit of S101, S102, S103 and S104 is opened when it is set to “ON” position. Set to “OFF”position to close the switch. *3: AU-271 board suffix -13 and higher. 1-17 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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When S4-1 setting is ON, set S1 to RTS1, S201-1 through S201-4 on the AU-271 board to ON. When S4-2 setting is ON, set S2 to RTS2, S201- through S201-4 on the AU-271 board to ON. 1-18 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Switch Settings Setup Menu S100-1 S100-2 S100-3 S100-4 USER USER MENU OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS CUSTOMIZE SDI-81 board Never touch the factory use switches. Switch No. Designation Description Factory setting S401 —— Factory use — S501 1-19 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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1-6. Adjusting the Position of the 1-7. Installing the Incom Panel Shoulder Pad (HDC-F950) Assembly to the Camera Backside (HDC-F950) The shoulder pad is factory-configured to the more for- ward position considering the mass of the camera, yet it is...
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This section describes the method of installing the battery Connecting the RTS Intercom System Kit BKP-7913 (option) to the INTERCOM 2 connector of HDC-F950 adaptor to the right from the standard position. allows the INTERCOM 2 connector to work with an RTS intercom system, and be connected to up to two child 1.
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2. Press in the portion A of the connector in the direction indicated by the arrow to lock the connector. At that time, take care that the flexible card wire is not inclined. Flexible card wire Connector 1-22 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
. Camera connector of the camera control unit . Optical/Electrical cable It is also necessary to clean the optical contact portions mentioned below before using the HDC-F950 to the large lens adaptor CA-905L. . CA cable of a large lens adaptor .
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. Alignment sleeve remover HC-001 (for female connector) Optical contacts (white) Sony P/N : J-6480-010-A Insert the shorter nose end when removing/installing the alignment sleeve. Grasp not the shock absorber portion of the remover but the handle in use.
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Great care should be taken so as not to lose or damage months. Clogging may cause the temperature increases the alignment sleeve. inside the camera and result in a trouble. (Alignment sleeve: Sony P/N 9-980-074-01) . Top Chassis Cover Assembly . Fan Grill . Tail Net...
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2-3. Replacing the Fuse (HDC-F950) Tail Net 1. Remove the two screws to remove the tail guard. 2. Take out the tail net and remove dust on the tail net with a vacuum cleaner. The fuse is critical for safely operating. Do exchange with the fuses authorized by the manufacturer, otherwise a fire and electric shock may occur.
2-4. Recommended Replacing Parts 2-4-1. HDC-F950 Description Sony Part No. Following parts are recommended replacing parts. The CHASSIS COVER ASSY, TOP X-3605-899-X optical filter unit may become cloudy with the lapse of time. By such a cloudy optical filter unit, the characteris-...
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Following parts are recommended replacing parts. Besides, the parts made of rubber used for this adaptor may become cracked and split with the lapse of time, therefore also replace it if necessary. Description Sony Part No. COVER, SWITCH 3-676-244-0X SHEET, HANDLE 3-626-953-0X...
PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS CUSTOMIZE (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Equipment Required 2-type viewfinder HDVF-20A, 2.7-type viewfinder HDVF-C30W (or black-and-white monitor) Camera control unit HDCU-F950, or AC adapter AC-550, etc. for supplying the power to the camera. 3-1 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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While pressing the MENU switch toward the “CANCEL” side, set the DISPLAY switch from “OFF” to “MENU”. 2. To remove the characters/menu from the external monitor. While pressing the MENU switch towards the “CANCEL” side, set the DISPLAY switch from “MENU” to “OFF”. 3-2 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
FILE This menu is used for performing file operations such as saving the reference file. DIAGNOSIS This menu describes the self-diagnosis and VTR status, etc. 3-3 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
90.0 '!' IND 1 page a) When connecting CA-905L to HDC-F950, setting ON/OFF of this item is disabled. (“[ON], [OFF]” is displayed as well.) To set this item ON or OFF, use the switch located on the rear side of CA-905L.
ON, OFF Sets the level dependence function to ON or OFF. SKIN DTL ON, OFF Sets the skin detail function to ON or OFF. MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the linear matrix correction function to ON or OFF. 3-7 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Sets the V modulation shading to ON or OFF. TEST OFF, 1, 2 Selects the test signal. OFF : Provides no test signals. Provides the test signal of the sawtooth waveform. Provides the test signal of the saw tooth waveform of digital output. 3-8 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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In this case, the both or either of gamma and knee controls shown below become disabled. Gamma . GAMMA page of the PAINT menu Item : LEVEL, COARSE, GAMMA Knee . KNEE page of the PAINT menu Item : POINT, SLOPE, KNEE . External switch AUTO KNEE switch 3-9 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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LOW KEY SAT page (Display is initial values.) <LOW KEY SAT> LEVEL : OFF Item Setting Description LEVEL _99 to 99 Sets the saturation of the dark part. ON, OFF Sets the low key saturation to ON or OFF. 3-10 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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POINT R, G, B and KNEE SLOPE R, G, B in reverse video, and be able to confirm the absolute values. To turn off the ABS mode Press the rotary encoder again. *1: Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-11 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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When the ABS mode setting is ON, display the numbers except LIMITER M in reverse video, and be able to confirm the absolute values. To turn off the ABS mode Press the rotary encoder again.subject. *1: Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-12 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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1. Set the cursor to the AUTO and press the rotary encoder, then the square-shaped zebra pattern is displayed on the viewfinder. 2. Set the zebra pattern to the color to be given the effect of the skin tone detail and press the rotary encoder to select the phase. 3-13 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Linear matrix that divides the chroma phase width of the linear matrix into 16 segments and can adjust each individually. PRESET MATRIX : Addition of the linear matrix value fixed in the standard specification. OHB MATRIX : Linear (multi) matrix for matching the color between the cameras. 3-14 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Linear matrix that divides the chroma phase width of the linear matrix into 16 segments and can adjust each individually. PRESET MATRIX : Addition of the linear matrix value fixed in the standard specification. OHB MATRIX : Linear (multi) matrix for matching the color between the cameras. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-15 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 ECS frequency setting Format 60I/59.94I 30.0 to 4300 Hz 25.0 to 4700 Hz 30PsF/29.97PsF 30.0 to 2700 Hz 25PsF 25.0 to 2300 Hz 24PsF/23.98PsF 24.0 to 2200 Hz 3-16 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Only displays the model name of the scene file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the scene file was created in the memory stick. *1: Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-17 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
_99 to 99 Adjusts the white level of R,G,B. V MOD R/G/B _99 to 99 Adjusts the V modulation shading of R,G,B and master. V MOD ON, OFF Sets the V modulation shading function to ON of OFF. 3-18 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
(The values in the OHB file are not cleared.) MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the linear matrix correction function ON or OFF. OHB MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the OHB matrix correction function ON or OFF. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-19 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Sets the camera ID of less 14 characters consisting of alphanumeric, symbols and spaces. DATE/TIME Sets the present date and time. [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] The way of indicating date is changeable. Refer to DATE TYPE of OTHER2 page in MAINTENANCE menu. 3-20 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Prompter signal is output at PROMPTER OUT connector OFF : No prompter signal is output This setting is valid only when the camera control unit is connected, yet in the camera is used alone, setting is disabled. (“—” is displayed.) 3-21 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
MIN, MAX AUTO2 : silent mode MIN : minimum rotation mode MAX : maximum rotation mode H PHASE _3072 to 1023 Adjusts the H phase. CHU BARS ON, OFF Sets the CHU BARS to ON or OFF. 3-22 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Sets the switch operation mode of the camera when the camera NORMAL control unit (CCU) is connected. FORCE CCU: Once the CCU is connected to the HDC-F950, the operations of the following switches are disabled even if the CCU is disconnected.
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When HKC-T950 is not connected, this setting is disable, “- - -” is displayed showing invalid. CABLE 10M, 25M, 50M Displays the cable length being currently connected. STORE DATA Execute by pressing Stores the adjustment value to cable adaptor. the rotary encoder 3-24 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
FILE ID Writes comments to a file. CAM CODE Displays the camera name of the file created. DATE Displays the date when the file was created. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-25 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Only displays the model name of the scene file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the scene file was created in the memory stick. *1: Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-26 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Only displays the model name that the user gamma file saved in the memory stick was created. DATE Only displays the date when the user gamma file was created in the memory stick. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-27 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Registers the center marker position in the lens file being selected. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. OHB FILE page <OHB FILE> STORE FILE Item Setting Description STORE FILE Stores the OHB file. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-28 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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OHB ND OFFSET Clears the ND offset in the OHB file to 0. OHB MATRIX Clears the matrix in the OHB file to 0. MS FORMAT Formats the memory stick. *1 Execute by pressing the rotary encoder. 3-29 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
0 dBm = 1 mW If “RED” is indicated, be sure to clean the optical connector and optical/electrical cable. If “YELLOW” is indicated, cleaning them is recommended. For details on how to clean, refer to Section 2-1. 3-30 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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When HKC-T950 is connected, it judges based on status of the connection cable, communication state between the CCD block adaptor and cable adaptor and so on in addition to the diagnosis in the camera that is being used alone. When “NG” is indicated, contact your local Sony Sales Office. PLD page <PLD>...
Section 4 File System The HDC-F950 is equipped with various file systems for managing data. 4-1. File Structure The following six types of files are available. 1. Operator File Stores the items displayed on the viewfinder and switch settings for camera operator. This file is stored in the memory stick, yet the video data (paint data) cannot be stored.
Then, current status can be stored in the camera as Preset Operator File. Initializing the Preset Values (Refer to step 5 of Fig. 4-2.) Set the setup menu as follows to initialize the changed preset items to the factory-set data. [FILE] → [FILE|CLEAR] → [PRESET|OPERATOR] 4-3 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Calling with MSU and Clearing the Call (Refer to step 2 of Fig.4-3.) Press the No. switch of the “SCENE FILE” to call. The switch also lights up. Press again to cancel the call and turn off the switch. 4-4 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Camera unit Storing in Storing memory stick (Step 1) (Step 1) Scene File Current paint data Memory stick Readng from Calling memory stick (Step 2) (Step 3) Output to hardware Fig. 4-3. Operating Procedure for Scene Files 4-5 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
The temporary paint amount and scene file amount will be cleared and the reference file will be reset to the state stored in. Calling with MSU (Refer to step 2 of Fig. 4-4.) Press the “STANDARD” switch to reset the reference file item to the state stored in. 4-6 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Camera unit (Step 1) (Step 3) Storing (Step 1) Initialization (Step 4) Reference File Reference File Current paint data factory-set value (Initial value 0) Calling (Step 2) Output to hardware Fig. 4-4. Operating Procedure for Reference Files 4-7 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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Select the lens file set by the setup menu as follows. [OPERATION] → [LENS|FILE] Initializing the Lens File Set the setup menu as follows. All data of the lens file being currently selected will be initialized to the factory setting values. 4-8 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
Storing with MSU (1) Change the items to the desired value; H SAW, H PARA, V SAW, V PARA of each R/G/B for each of white shading and black shading. (2) Press “STORE” of the OHB file. 4-9 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
. If the level cannot be adjusted properly using the iris, adjust the level using the shutter/ECS or gain-up. Calling the ND Offset When the ND filter is changed, the ND offset will be called automatically. Initializing the ND Offset Execute the setup menu as follows. [FILE] → [FILE|CLEAR] → [OHB|ND|OFFSET] 4-10 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
VF DETAIL AUTO IRIS WINDOW (*8) OVERRIDE BATT ALARM (*2) D5600K ASSIGNABLE 1/2 _60 dB MIC 1 GAIN MIC 2 GAIN _60 dB LENS VTR S/S RET2 CAM VTR S/S RET2 ZOOM DISP LEFT LENS FILE NO. 4-11 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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LOW KEY SAT LOW KEY SAT SW KNEE POINT R/G/B KNEE POINT MASTER KNEE SLOPE R/G/B KNEE SLOPE MASTER KNEE SW WHITE CLIP R/G/B WHITE CLIP MASTER WHITE CLIP SW KNEE SAT LEVEL KNEE SAT SW 4-12 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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MATRIX SW MULTI MATRIX PHASE MULTI MATRIX HUE MULTI MATRIX SAT MULTI MATRIX SW (*5) SHUTTER SEL 1/100 (*5) SHUTTER SW ECS SW ECS FREQ 30.0 Hz S_EVS (%) S_EVS SW LFE SW TEST 1 TEST 2 4-13 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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FULL 16 : 9 CHU OUTPUT 4 : 4 : 4 CHU OPE MODE NORMAL META DATA VSAW OFST R/G/B (*10) (*11) 10 m : _8 25 m : _16 50 m : _32 TEST 1 TEST 2 4-14 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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(*3) (*3) IRIS CLOSE MSU connected only (*9) item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE LENS STANDARD Power is Factory turned ON set V DTL CREATION MODE V DTL CONTROL MODE KNEE MAX AUTO KNEE POINT WHITE SETUP MODE 4-15 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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(*9): Shows items to be called when [STANDARD] is executed, that is the reference file is called. (*10): These items can be set only when HKC-T950 is connected. (*11): Saved in the cable adaptor of HKC-T950. 4-16 (E) HDC-F950 IMM...
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