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Sony HSC300RF Operation Manual
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HD COLOR CAMERA
HSC300RF
HSC100RF
HSC300R
HSC100R
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition

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  • Page 1 HD COLOR CAMERA HSC300RF HSC100RF HSC300R HSC100R OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..............3 Features................3 System Configuration Example ........5 Locations and Functions of Parts ......8 Front Right ..............8 Front Left ................ 9 Rear ................9 Operation Panel ............10 Connector Panel ............11 Connection and Setup ..........12 Connecting a Camera Control Unit (CCU) ....
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview The HSC300RF, HSC100RF, HSC300R, and HSC100R are In addition, by installing HZCU-MC3 multi-camera control high-definition portable video cameras equipped with a 2/3- system support software on the CCU, a multi-camera type, 2.2 million pixel CCD. application system can be formed in combination with a They can be used as standalone cameras or can be combined master setup unit (MSU).
  • Page 4 This function controls (enhances or suppresses) the detail For information about installing optional accessories, contact level for certain hue or chroma areas in the image, by creating a Sony service or sales representative. a detail gate signal from color components of any specified hues.
  • Page 5: System Configuration Example

    Production of some of the peripheral devices and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued. For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Standalone operation example...
  • Page 6 System operation example (two HSC300RF/HSC100RF cameras with camera control units Picture Monitor Microphone HDVF-550/C550W/C730W HDVF-200/C35W Viewfinder Waveform Monitor Viewfinder VF attachment shoe CAC-12 Microphone Intercom headset Video router Return video input Holder HSC300RF Sync Prompter HSC100RF signal input video input...
  • Page 7 System operation example (two HSC300R/HSC100R cameras with camera control units Picture Monitor Microphone HDVF-550/C550W/C730W HDVF-200/C35W Waveform Monitor Viewfinder Viewfinder VF attachment shoe CAC-12 Microphone Intercom headset Return video input Video router Holder HSC300R HSC100R Sync Prompter signal input video input Lens (for ENG/EFP) Video output...
  • Page 8: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    h Viewfinder front-rear position lock lever Locations and Functions The viewfinder position can be adjusted forward or backward when the lock is released by the lever. of Parts See “To adjust the viewfinder front-rear position” on page 13. i Assignable buttons You can assign a function to the upper button using ASSIGNABLE 1 and the lower button using ASSIGNABLE 2 Front Right...
  • Page 9: Front Left

    VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) Connects to the cable of the viewfinder (optional). c CC filter select knob (HSC300RF/HSC300R only) Selects the built-in CC filters (A: cross, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K).
  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    e INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin) c DISPLAY/MENU switch Connects to an XLR 5-pin headset for input and output of This switch functions the same as the DISPLAY/MENU switch intercom audio signals. on the front (page 8). f EARPHONE jack (stereo minijack) d ASSIGNABLE button Connects to an earphone for output of the intercom audio.
  • Page 11: Connector Panel

    i PGM1 (program 1) and PGM2 (program 2) knobs Notes To adjust the audio listening level of program 1 or program 2, • Even when a BB signal is used for the external sync signal, respectively. a subcarrier phase-lock function is not available on the VBS j PROD (producer line) knob output signal.
  • Page 12: Connection And Setup

    Camera Prompter signal Output connector Connection and Setup (varies with CCU model) HSC300RF/ VBS × 1ch PROMPTER/GENLOCK/RET IN HSC100RF Connecting a Camera Control Unit HSC300R VBS × 2ch 1PROMPTER/GENLOCK/RET (CCU) 2TEST OUT HD-SDI/SD-SDI × SDI OUT When operating the camera in a system with a CCU, connect the CCU connector of the camera and the CAMERA connector VBS-Y ×...
  • Page 13: Attaching A Lens

    Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp. To use a large studio-use lens HSC300RF/HSC300R: A large studio-use lens can be used by mounting the camera on an optional HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adapter.
  • Page 14: Attaching A Microphone

    Displays the types of filters currently selected. The number (1, 2, 3, or 4) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A, B, C, or D) indicates the CC filter (HSC300RF/HSC300R only). h White balance memory indicator Shows the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    To attach a microphone using a CAC-12 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod When attaching a long-type microphone, such as an ECM- 674/678, use an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Mount the camera to a tripod, using an optional VCT-14 Tripod Adapter.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    If the pin of the tripod adapter does not return to its Adjustments/Settings original position After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod adapter 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 17 Select the built-in filters according to the lighting Select white balance memory A or B with the WHITE conditions with the filter select knobs. BAL switch and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT. • HSC300RF/HSC300R S H U T T O FF W H T...
  • Page 18: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again Setting the Electronic Shutter before the display disappears. Repeat this action until the desired mode or speed is displayed. This section explains the different modes which can be used for the electronic shutter and gives the procedures for setting Example: 59.94i format the shutter mode and shutter speed.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Lens (Flange Back)

    Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is in focus at <DATE> M16 TOP both telephoto and wide angle. DATE/TIME 2013/12/23 08:32 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw. Setting the Focus Assist Function Using the OPERATION menu, the assist functions for easier Turn the menu control knob and set the date and time.
  • Page 20 Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION the item to be set and push on the knob. menu (referring to step 1 to 4 in “Adding a VF detail signal”). To use the VF detail signal Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail function to Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer to...
  • Page 21: Setting The Camera Outputs

    Outputting a constant return video • The area marker and the aspect safety marker cannot be displayed simultaneously. Subsequently, whichever you set • When a CCU is connected, one of the signals being to ON is preferentially displayed. supplied to the CCU can be output from the camera. •...
  • Page 22: Outputting A Trunk Signal

    <SDI OUT> SDI OUT SDI-PROMPTER Menu control knob DISPLAY/MENU switch Outputting a prompter signal (HSC300RF/ HSC100RF/HSC100R) Displaying Menu Pages A VBS signal input to the PROMPTER connector on a CCU is output from the PROMPTER/GENLOCK/RET IN connector of To display a menu page this unit.
  • Page 23: Setting The Menu

    To select a page from a CONTENTS page <TOP MENU> Rotate the menu control knob to align the pointer with the USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE desired page indication then push on the menu control knob. OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE If the screen can be scrolled, arrows will indicate FILE the direction for scrolling.
  • Page 24: Editing The User Menu

    To end menu operations Rotate the menu control knob to change the setting value. Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF. When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will change quickly; when rotated slowly, the values will change slowly. Editing the USER Menu To reset a changed value If you press the STATUS/CANCEL switch toward You can select desired pages and items from the...
  • Page 25 To add items to a page Add the items. 1 Turn the menu control knob until the page that has the Select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE on the TOP MENU desired items appears, then push on the menu control screen (page 22). knob.
  • Page 26 To delete a page Note You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items have On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU already been registered. CUSTOMIZE menu, move the pointer to the page to be deleted and push on the menu control knob.
  • Page 27: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree OPERATION CURSOR (07) OPERATOR FILE (15) VF DISPLAY (01) CURSOR READ (USBtCAM) LEVEL WRITE (CAMtUSB) ZOOM BOX/CROSS PRESET DISP H POSITION FILE ID FOCUS CAM CODE V POSITION WIDTH DATE HEIGHT 5600K BOX MEMORY IRIS H POSI WHITE V POSI D.EXT WIDTH...
  • Page 28 PAINT MAINTENANCE DETAIL 1 (P09) SW STATUS (P01) AUTO SETUP (M01) DETAIL FLARE AUTO BLACK LEVEL GAMMA AUTO WHITE LIMITER M BLK GAM AUTO LEVEL LIMITER WHT KNEE AUTO WHITE SHADING LIMITER BLK WHT CLIP AUTO BLACK SHADING CRISP DETAIL TEST LEVEL DEPEND LVL DEP...
  • Page 29 FILE DIAGNOSIS <HSC300RF/HSC100RF> TEST OUT (M10) OPERATOR FILE (F01) OPTICAL LEVEL (D01) OUTPUT READ (USBtCAM) CCUtCAM VBS-OUT WRITE (CAMtUSB) CAMtCCU CHARACTER PRESET BOARD STATUS (D02) GAIN STORE PRESET FILE CHROMA FILE ID SETUP (UC model) CAM CODE SYNC-OUT DATE V-PHASE...
  • Page 30: Operation Menu

    01 (U04) ZOOM ON, OFF DISP LEFT, RIGT FOCUS ON, OFF Enabled only when a serial lens is used ON, OFF ON, OFF HSC300RF/HSC300R only 5600K ON, OFF IRIS ON, OFF WHITE ON, OFF D.EXT ON, OFF GAIN ON, OFF...
  • Page 31 [IND] ON, OFF, --- displayed when an ND filter other than 1 is selected. [NORMAL] P, A, B (combination ---: When a CCU is connected (cannot be changed) allowed) CC: HSC300RF/HSC300R only 5600K [IND] ON, OFF, --- [NORMAL] ON, OFF GAIN...
  • Page 32 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF DETAIL> VF DETAIL ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF) Settings in ( ): When HDLA attached (cannot be 04 (U02) changed) 0 to 100%, (0 to 100%), 25% CRISP – 99 to +99, 0 FREQUENCY 9M, 14M, 18M FLICKER...
  • Page 33 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB – 3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB ASSIGNABLE1 UC model: ---: When HDLA attached (HSC300RF/HSC300R only) OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 ASSIGNABLE2 SW, INCOM, VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K, FAN MAX, D.EXTENDER, FOCUS ASSIST...
  • Page 34 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SWITCH ASSIGN2> LENS VTR S/S UC model: Assign a function to the VTR START/STOP switch on 10 (U10) the mounted lens. OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, INCOM, VF ASSIGN SW1, VF ASSIGN SW2 CE model: OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, VF ASSIGN...
  • Page 35: Paint Menu

    Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <OPERATOR FILE> READ (USB→CAM) ENTER to execute Reads the operator file from a USB drive. WRITE (CAM→USB) ENTER to execute Writes the current settings of the operator file items to a USB drive. PRESET ENTER to execute To set the operator file items to the preset values in...
  • Page 36 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <GAMMA> LEVEL – R, G, B, and M (master) values can be independently R/G/B/M: 99 to +99, 0 set. COARSE 0.35 to 0.90 (0.05 steps), 0.45 TABLE STANDARD, HYPER UC model: With STANDARD selected: 1: equivalent to a camcorder 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2: 4.5-times gain...
  • Page 37 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON, OFF LEVEL – Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode. 99 to +99, 0 LIMITER M – 99 to +99, 0 LIMITER WHT – Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode. 99 to +99, 0 LIMITER BLK –...
  • Page 38 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <MULTI MATRIX> PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, 158, Selects an axis (angle) at PHASE for which the 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, multimatrix adjustment to be made, and set HUE and 315, 338 SAT.
  • Page 39: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <AUTO SETUP> AUTO BLACK ENTER to execute AUTO WHITE ENTER to execute AUTO LEVEL ENTER to execute AUTO WHITE SHADING ENTER to execute AUTO BLACK SHADING ENTER to execute TEST OFF, SAW, 10STEP <WHITE SHADING>...
  • Page 40 Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS ON, OFF WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Selects the auto iris window: The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs. OVERRIDE – Set the override to temporarily change the reference 99 to 99, --- value for brightness of the automatic iris level in the range of ±2 steps.
  • Page 41 AUTO2: Slow rotation CAM BARS ON, OFF WHITE SETUP MODE AWB, A.LVL FILTER WHT MEM ON, OFF Sets the function to use independent white memory at each CC filter position to ON/OFF (HSC300RF/ HSC300R only). <EXT RETURN> SD ASPECT SQ, EC Menus...
  • Page 42: File Menu

    Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <OPTION KEY> READ (USB→CAM) Execute via ENTER. Reads the install key from a USB drive. INSTALLED OPTION Displayed only when an option has been installed. FILE Menu Five types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the For the specific items included in these files, refer to the camera;...
  • Page 43: Diagnosis Menu

    OHB MATRIX ENTER to execute DIAGNOSIS Menu This menu is only for viewing and camera settings cannot be However, some items set the conditions for viewing. made using this menu. HSC300RF/HSC100RF Page name Item Indication Description Page No. <OPTICAL LEVEL>...
  • Page 44 HSC300R/HSC100R Page name Item Indication Description Page No. <BOARD STATUS> OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG <ROM VERSION> CAMERA APP Vx.xx D02 (U15) Vx.xx PANEL Vx.xx Displayed only when mounted in HDLA Vx.xx Vx.xx DPR1 Vx.xx Vx.xx Vx.xx <SERIAL No.>...
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Phenomena specific to image sensors Appendix Note The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate a malfunction. Precautions White flecks The fan and battery are consumable parts that will need Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high- periodic replacement.
  • Page 46: Error Messages

    100 W and 120 W. When an HSC300R is connected to HXCU-100 or The following Sony USB drives are recommended. when an HSC100R is connected to HSCU300R/ (As of July 2013)
  • Page 47 HDLA1505 (large lens + small viewfinder) Spectral system F1.4 prism Large Viewfinder Adapter HDLA1507 (small lens + large viewfinder) Built-in filters Color temperature conversion filters (HSC300RF/HSC300R) A-1128-405-A Camera Hanger A: Cross filter CAC-12 Microphone Holder B: 3200K (clear) C: 4300K CAC-6 Return Video Selector...
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