Sony Camcorder HDC1500R User Manual

HD COLOR CAMERA  
HDC1500R  
HDC1400R  
HDC1550R  
HDC1450R  
OPERATION MANUAL [English]  
1st Edition (Revised 1)  
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störfestigkeit)  
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen:  
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem  
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und  
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).  
CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may result in  
hazardous radiation exposure.  
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
For the customers in Europe  
This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC  
Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the  
Commission of the European Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the  
following European standards:  
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit  
ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in  
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an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder  
• EN60950-1: Product Safety  
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.  
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)  
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)  
This product is intended for use in the following  
Electromagnetic Environments:  
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3  
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV  
studio).  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is  
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
Pour les clients en Europe  
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la  
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) et à la  
Directive sur les basses tensions émises par la Commission  
de la Communauté Européenne.  
La conformité à ces directives implique la conformité aux  
normes européennes suivantes:  
• EN60950-1 : Sécurité des produits  
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)  
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)  
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans le senvironnements  
électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2  
(commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4  
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).  
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,  
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.  
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits  
est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le  
service ou lagarantie, veuillez consulter les adresses  
indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie  
séparés.  
Für Kunden in Europa  
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die  
EMV-Richtlinie sowie die Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EG-  
Kommission.  
Angewandte Normen:  
• EN60950-1: Sicherheitsbestimmungen  
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit  
(Störaussendung)  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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Overview  
The HDC1500R, HDC1550R, HDC1400R, and  
stability in image creation while maintaining conventional  
popular functions and operability.  
HDC1450R are 2/3-type high-definition portable video  
cameras equipped with CCD for 2,200,000 pixels. They  
incorporate the latest pickup elements and digital signal-  
processing LSI to yield higher picture quality and higher  
The differences among the models are shown below:  
HDC1500R  
HDC1550R  
HDC1400R  
HDC1450R  
JN4/SYL  
models  
CED/E33  
models  
UC7 model CED model JN3/JN4  
models  
CED/E33 UC7 model CED  
models  
model  
Operation  
panel  
European  
type  
European  
European  
type  
European  
type  
SY type  
SY type  
SY type  
Fiber  
SY type  
type  
Control  
connector  
Fiber  
Triax  
Triax  
Video format  
coverage  
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i,  
1080/23.98PsF,  
1080/24PsF, 1080/25PsF, 1080/24PsF, 1080/25PsF,  
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i,  
1080/23.98PsF,  
1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,  
720/59.94P 720/50P 720/59.94P 720/50P  
1080/29.97PsF, 720/50P,  
720/59.94P, 1080/50P,  
1080/59.94P  
1080/29.97PsF, 720/50P,  
720/59.94P  
Built-in filters  
HD-SDI output  
Optical ND filters (clear, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,  
1/64ND)  
Optical CC filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, 8000K) Electric filter (5600K)  
Electric filter (5600K)  
Optical ND filters (clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND)  
Optical cross filter  
T
T
T
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BNC connector × 2  
BNC connector × 1  
Prompter  
output  
2 channels  
1 channel  
Features  
series Large Lens Adaptor, it permits the viewfinder to be  
mounted at a low position, making the viewfinder position  
closer to the optical axis of the lens.  
High picture quality and high performance  
The new 2/3-type Progressive IT CCD for 2,200,000 pixels  
conforms to driving formats up to 1080/59.94P, achieving  
high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the 14-bit A/D  
converter and a unique signal-processing LSI provide  
picture quality of optimal grade.  
Optimized handle shape and VF slide  
mechanism for stable shooting  
A new handle design has been adopted. A slight protrusion  
of the upper front part of the handle enables stable holding  
of the camera while you are shooting, by holding the front  
part of the handle.  
Furthermore, the movable range of a front-rear slide  
mechanism for the viewfinder attachment has been  
widened. Any difference in weight balance caused by  
having a different lens attached can be counteracted by  
adjusting the viewfinder attachment position, in  
combination with the movable shoulder pad position. This  
provides the best balance for shooting with the camera on  
your shoulder.  
Multiple formats  
The HDC1500R covers ten video formats, HDC1550R  
covers eight video formats, and HDC1400R and  
HDC1450R covers two video formats. With the  
HDC1500R, signal output of 1080/50P and 59.94P from  
the camera head is also possible via the Dual Link  
interface.  
Newly designed integrated unit with low  
center of gravity  
A stylish appearance with low-slung design has been  
adopted. When used in combination with the HDLA1500-  
Overview  
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“Memory Stick” 1) operation  
Swing handle  
The swinging structure of the handle enables the large  
viewfinder mounted on the HDLA1500-series Large Lens  
Adaptor to be shifted forward, giving it the same total  
longitudinal size as a standard studio-use camera, for  
operability equivalent to that of a standard studio-use  
camera.  
The camera is equipped with a “Memory Stick” port,  
which enables setup data storage and software upgrading  
using a “Memory Stick.”  
1) Memory Stick and  
Corporation.  
are trademarks of Sony  
Various color-reproduction functions  
Position-adjustable shoulder pad  
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted for stable  
shooting according to the build of the camera operator, the  
type of lens in use, or the shooting style.  
A low-repulsion shoulder pad (position fixed) is available  
as an option (Part No.: A-8286-346-A).  
Selection of multiple gamma tables  
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables  
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values  
enable cinemalike image creations with wide dynamic  
range, which are different from those achieved with  
conventional video gamma.  
Function-assignable switches  
HZC-UG444 User Gamma Application Software  
The camera has a switch to which various functions can be  
assigned on the side panel. You can activate your desired  
function, such as electronic color-temperature conversion,  
instantly when shooting by assigning it to the switch in  
advance. Switches on the handle are also available as  
function assignable switches.  
Installing the HZC-UG444 User Gamma Application  
Software enables the camera to support CvpFileEditor  
and RGB4:4:4 outputs (HDC1500R only).  
TM  
For details, refer to the HZC-UG444 Operation Manual.  
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. This is quite useful in color matching  
among multiple cameras.  
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation  
function  
The Auto Lens Aberration Compensation function  
(ALAC) is provided with this camera. This automatically  
reduces chromatic aberration of magnification when a lens  
that supports auto aberration compensation is attached.  
Knee saturation  
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in  
highlighted areas can be compensated.  
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under  
strong lighting.  
For details on lenses supporting auto aberration  
compensation, contact a Sony sales representative or Sony  
service representative.  
Focus assist functions  
Low key saturation  
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function  
facilitate focusing.  
Hue and saturation in low-key zones can be compensated.  
Thus, compensation for color reproduction in all zones is  
enabled in combination with matrix color compensation  
and knee saturation functions.  
VF detail  
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal,  
which can be added only on images on the viewfinder  
screen in order to facilitate focusing in various situations:  
Functions for coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the  
VF detail signal by adding modulation, thickening the VF  
detail signal, and automatically compensating the VF  
detail level according to the zoom position.  
Versatile detail control functions  
Skin-tone detail function  
This function allows control (emphasis or suppression) of  
the detail level for just a certain hue or chroma area in the  
image, by creating a detail gate signal from color  
components of your specified hue, such as skin tones.  
The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted  
independently at the same time.  
Focus assist indicator  
The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen  
provides a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be  
easily determined by observing fluctuation of the level  
indicator as a guide.  
Overview  
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Detail boost-frequency control  
Prevention of electrical shock  
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 to 30 MHz.  
This allows the detail thickness to be set appropriately for  
the subject, thus enabling more subtle image expression.  
When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply  
from the connected Camera Control Unit will be shut off.  
H/V ratio control  
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be  
adjusted.  
System Configuration  
Peripherals and related devices for the cameras are shown  
in the figures on the subsequent pages.  
White/black limiter  
The white and black details can be limited independently.  
Note  
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices  
shown in the figures has been discontinued. For advice on  
choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a  
Sony sales representative.  
Easy menu-based setting  
Selections and settings for viewfinder display items,  
safety-zone marker or center marker, screen size  
marker, etc. can be made quickly and easily, using setup  
menus displayed on the viewfinder screen or an external  
monitor.  
2)  
3)  
2) Safety zone marker:  
A box-shaped marker displayed on the viewfinder screen which indicates  
80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95% of the total screen area  
3) Center marker:  
A cross-shaped marker which indicates the center of the viewfinder screen  
Wide variety of viewfinder display options  
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra  
4)  
pattern, a safety-zone marker, and a center marker,  
camera settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder  
screen. Furthermore, there are other indicators arranged  
above and below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp,  
battery warning indicator, and an indicator to tell you that  
one or more settings are other than standard. This makes it  
simple to check 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 (HDC1500R/  
1400R)  
The camera uses electro-optical coding cable for 1.5-  
gigabit digital optical transmission between the camera  
and a Camera Control Unit.  
High-resolution monochrome and color  
multiformat viewfinders (optional)  
The HDVF-20A/200 multiformat 2-type monochrome  
CRT viewfinders and the HDVF-C35W (3.5-type) /  
HDVF-C30WR (2.7-type) multiformat color LCD  
viewfinders are available as options to cover various  
applications.  
Overview  
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Connection example 1 (HDC1500R/1400R)  
HDVF-C730W/C950W/550  
Viewfinder  
HKCU1001  
HKCU1003  
HKCU1005  
HDVF-20A  
HDVF-200  
BKW-401 Viewfinder  
Rotation Bracket  
HDVF-C30WR  
HDVF-C35W  
Viewfinder  
Zoom Lens  
(for ENG/EFP)  
HDC1500R/1400R  
Optical Fiber Cable  
HDCU1000 HD Camera  
Control Unit  
“Memory Stick”  
With HKCU1001  
or HKCU1003  
CAC-6  
Return Video Selector  
VCT-14  
Tripod Adaptor  
Intercom Headset  
Picture  
Monitor  
Waveform  
Monitor  
CAC-12  
Microphone  
Microphone  
holder  
BNC  
(VBS)  
BNC  
(VBS)  
HKCU1001  
HKCU1003  
HKCU1005  
Tripod  
VCS-700  
Video Selector  
“Memory Stick”  
HDC1500R/1400R  
a)  
Camera hangers  
1
POWER  
CAM  
CABLE  
ALARM  
HDVF-EL100/700A  
Viewfinder  
OPEN  
MAIN  
SHORT  
INCOM MIC ON  
PROD  
PRIV  
CAC-6  
OFF  
PGM  
ENG  
Return Video Selector  
HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT  
HDCU1500  
HD Camera Control Unit  
Intercom Headset  
Microphone  
P
ANEL STANDARD MONITOR TEST  
BARS  
CLOSE  
VTR  
START/STOP  
ACTIVE  
MEMORY  
STICK  
5600K  
AUTO  
KNEE  
SKIN  
BLACK  
KNEE  
DETAIL GAMMA SATURATION  
AWB  
ABB  
WHITE  
FUNCTION  
ABS  
BLACK  
MAINTE  
NANCE  
SCENE  
AUTO IRIS/MB  
MASTER  
ACTIVE  
BLACK  
IRIS  
HDLA1500-series  
Large Lens Adaptor  
P
AINT  
EXT  
IRIS  
ALARM  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
RM-B750  
Remote Control Unit  
BKP-7911 Script Holder  
Zoom Lens  
(for studio use)  
CNU-700  
Camera Command  
Network Unit  
HDVF-EL100  
HDVF-700A  
Viewfinder  
Zoom Lens  
(for studio use)  
1
HDC1000R  
studio camera  
“Memory Stick”  
CAC-6  
Return Video Selector  
V-wedge shoe  
(supplied with  
the tripod)  
Intercom Headset  
Microphone  
RCP-700/900-series  
Remote Control Panel  
MSU-900/950  
Master Setup Unit  
Tripod  
BKP-7911 Script Holder  
a) supplied with the HDLA1500, Part No.: A-1128-405-A  
Overview  
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Connection example 2 (HDC1550R/1450R)  
a)  
HDVF-C730W/C950W /550  
Viewfinder  
HDVF-20A  
HDVF-200  
HKCU1001  
HDVF-C30WR  
HDVF-C35W  
Viewfinder  
BKW-401 Viewfinder  
Rotation Bracket  
a)  
HKCU1003  
HKCU1005  
HDFX100  
HD Triax  
CCU Adaptor  
b)  
Zoom Lens  
(for ENG/EFP)  
HDC1550R/1450R  
Triax Cable  
With HKCU1001  
or HKCU1003  
HDCU1000 HD Camera  
Control Unit  
“Memory Stick”  
Optical Fiber  
Cable  
VCT-14  
Tripod Adaptor  
CAC-6  
Return Video Selector  
Picture  
Monitor  
Waveform  
Monitor  
Intercom Headset  
BNC  
(VBS)  
BNC  
(VBS)  
HKCU1001  
HKCU1003  
HKCU1005  
Tripod  
CAC-12  
Microphone  
Microphone  
VCS-700  
Video Selector  
holder  
“Memory Stick”  
HDC1550R/1450R  
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c)  
POWER  
CAM  
CABLE  
ALARM  
Camera hangers  
OPEN  
MAIN  
SHORT  
b)  
INCOM MIC ON  
PROD  
PRIV  
OFF  
Triax cable  
PGM  
ENG  
HD CAMERA CONTROL UNIT  
HDCU1500  
HD Camera Control Unit  
HDVF-EL100/700A  
Viewfinder  
CAC-6  
Return Video Selector  
PANEL STANDARD MONITOR TEST  
BARS  
CLOSE  
VTR  
START/STOP  
ACTIVE  
MEMORY  
STICK  
5600K  
AUTO  
KNEE  
SKIN  
BLACK  
KNEE  
DETAIL GAMMA SATURATION  
AWB  
ABB  
WHITE  
FUNCTION  
Intercom Headset  
Microphone  
ABS  
BLACK  
MAINTE  
NANCE  
SCENE  
AUTO IRIS/MB  
IRIS  
MASTER  
ACTIVE  
BLACK  
PAINT  
EXT  
IRIS  
ALARM  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
RM-B750  
Remote Control Unit  
HDLA1500-series  
Large Lens Adaptor  
CNU-700  
Camera Command  
Network Unit  
BKP-7911 Script Holder  
Zoom Lens  
(for studio use)  
a) The HDVF-C730W/C950W and HDVF-C35W function as  
monochrome viewfinders when monitoring a return video with the  
HDC1550R/1450R.  
RCP-700/900-series  
Remote Control Panel  
b) The maximum Triax cable length between the HDC1550R/1450R and  
the HDFX100 depends on the type of cable.  
For details, refer to the Operation Manual of the HDFX100.  
MSU-900/950  
Master Setup Unit  
c) supplied with the HDLA1500, Part No.: A-1128-405-A  
Overview  
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Connection example 3  
HDC1000R  
HD Color Video Camera  
+Large Lens Adaptor  
HDFX100  
HD Triax CCU Adaptor  
HDCU1000  
HD Camera Control Unit  
HDTX100  
HD Triax Camera Adaptor  
HDC1500R/1400R  
HD Color Video Camera1)  
+Large Lens Adaptor  
HDCU1500  
HD Camera Control Unit  
Optical fiber  
cable  
Optical fiber  
cable  
Triax cable  
HDC1500R/1400R  
HD Color Video Camera2)  
CNU-700 Camera  
Command Network Unit  
HDC1550R/1450R HD Color Video Camera  
+Large Lens Adaptor  
+HDVF-C730W/C950W Electronic Viewfinder  
RCP-700/900-series  
Remote Control Panel  
HDC1550R/1450R HD Color Video Camera  
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit  
VCS-700 Video Selector  
1) HDC1500R with Large Lens Adaptor attached is illustrated.  
2) HDC1500R is illustrated.  
Maximum cable run with Triax cable  
Notes  
The maximum Triax cable length between the  
HDC1550R/1450R and the HDFX100 or between the  
HDFX100 and the HDTX100 depends on the type of  
cable.  
• The viewfinders function as monochrome viewfinders  
when monitoring a return video using the HDFX100 and  
the HDTX100.  
• The skin gate signal is superimposed on the camera  
video signal. When tally becomes ON, the skin gate  
signal is forced to OFF.  
For details, refer to the Operation Manual of the  
HDFX100/HDTX100.  
Overview  
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The white flecks especially tend to be seen  
• when operating at a high environmental temperature  
• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)  
This product has a compensation function and the problem  
may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment  
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.  
Smear  
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight  
or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced  
on the screen, or the image may be distorted.  
Do not subject to severe shocks  
Damage to the case or internal components may result.  
Aliasing  
When finished using  
Set the power switch to OFF.  
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may  
appear jagged or flicker.  
Operation and storage environment  
Store in a level place with air conditioning.  
If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before  
storage.  
Avoid use or storage in the following places:  
• Extremely hot or cold places  
• Places with high humidity  
• Places with strong vibration  
• Near strong magnetic fields  
• In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near  
heating equipment  
Condensation  
If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm  
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form  
on the lens or inside the camera.  
The camera has no built-in condensation indicator. If you  
find condensation on the body or lens, switch the camera  
off and wait for the condensation to disappear for about  
one hour.  
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image  
Sensors  
The following phenomena that may appear in images are  
specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors.  
They do not indicate malfunctions.  
White flecks  
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-  
precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated  
on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays.  
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and  
is not a malfunction.  
Precautions  
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Locations and Functions of Parts  
Accessory Attachments  
a VF connector  
b Shoulder strap fitting post  
c Accessory shoe  
d Viewfinder left-right positioning  
ring  
e Viewfinder front-rear positioning  
lever and lock knob  
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f Lens cable clamp  
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g Lens fixing lever  
SERIES  
h Lens mount cap  
i Lens mount  
l Shoulder pad  
j LENS connector  
k Tripod mount (bottom)  
a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)  
Connect the cable of the viewfinder (not supplied).  
For details on adjusting the viewfinder position, see  
b Shoulder strap fitting post  
f Lens cable clamp  
To secure the cable of the lens (not supplied).  
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.  
g Lens fixing lever  
To secure the lens in the lens mount.  
c Accessory shoe  
To attach an accessory using a 1/4-inch screw.  
h Lens mount cap  
The cover can be removed by moving the lens fixing lever  
upwards. Always keep the lens mount covered with this  
cap when a lens is not attached.  
d Viewfinder left-right positioning ring  
Loosen this ring to adjust the viewfinder position towards  
the left or right.  
i Lens mount  
To attach a lens (not supplied).  
e Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and lock  
knob  
Loosen the lever and knob to adjust the viewfinder position  
towards the front or rear.  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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j LENS connector (12-pin)  
Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens  
l Shoulder pad  
You can adjust the position so that you can get the best  
functions through this cable.  
balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.  
k Tripod mount  
Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the  
camera on a tripod.  
Controls and Connectors  
Front right  
a INCOM button  
b RET 1 button  
c Assignable switch  
d Filter select buttons  
e FILTER LOCAL button  
HD  
MUL  
TI FORMA  
T
SERIES  
g GAIN switch  
h OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch  
i WHITE BAL switch  
j DISPLAY switch  
k CANCEL/STATUS switch  
f AUTO W/B BAL switch  
l “Memory Stick” section  
m MENU SEL knob/ENTER  
button  
a INCOM (intercom 1) button  
The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button  
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the  
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
is held pressed.  
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the  
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
c Assignable switch  
You can assign a function using the menu displayed on the  
viewfinder screen.  
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. It function the same as the RET 1 button on the  
side (page 15) and that on the operation panel on the rear  
of the camera (page 17 or 18).  
d Filter select buttons  
HDC1500R/1550R  
You can switch the built-in ND and CC (color temperature  
conversion) filters by pressing the selectors while holding  
the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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Pressing the left button selects the available ND filters  
(clear, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in sequence.  
Pressing the right button selects the available CC filters  
(cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, 8000K) in sequence.  
A or B: Selects memory A or B.  
j DISPLAY switch  
The functions of the DISPLAY switch are as follows:  
ON: Characters and messages showing the camera settings  
and operating status may be displayed on the  
viewfinder screen.  
OFF: Status messages will not appear on the viewfinder  
screen.  
HDC1400R/1450R  
You can switch the built-in optical filters (clear, 1/4ND,  
1/16ND,1/64ND, cross) by pressing either of these buttons  
while holding the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.  
MENU: Menus for camera settings will be displayed on  
the viewfinder screen.  
e FILTER LOCAL button  
While holding this button depressed, press either of the  
filter select buttons to select the built-in optical filters.  
k CANCEL/STATUS switch  
CANCEL: When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder  
screen, you can cancel any changed settings or return  
the display to the previous menu.  
STATUS: When no menu is displayed on the viewfinder  
screen, the status information of this camera is  
displayed.  
f AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance  
automatic adjustment) switch  
To automatically adjust white and black balance when the  
camera is used in standalone status without connecting to  
the camera control unit.  
WHT: Automatically adjust white balance.  
BLK: Automatically adjust black balance.  
l “Memory Stick” section  
A slot to accommodate a “Memory Stick” and an access  
lamp are provided behind the panel.  
g GAIN switch  
To select the gain of the video amplifier based on lighting  
conditions when the camera is used in standalone 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.  
The access lamp lights in red while writing or reading data  
to/from a “Memory Stick.”  
Note  
When the access lamp is lit, do not insert/remove the  
“Memory Stick” or turn off the camera.  
h OUTPUT (output signal selection)/AUTO KNEE  
switch  
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 standalone status  
without connecting a camera control unit.  
m MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button  
(rotary encoder)  
To select settings from menus displayed on the viewfinder  
screen (by rotating the knob) and to confirm settings (by  
pushing the button).  
When the camera’s video signal is being used as output,  
the auto knee function may be used.  
The relationship between the switch setting and the output  
signal and auto knee function is shown in the table below.  
Note  
When a camera control unit or a remote control device,  
such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700/900-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.  
OUTPUT AUTO KNEE Function  
BARS  
CAM  
OFF  
OFF  
Output is a color bar signal.  
Output is the camera’s video  
signal. The auto knee circuit is  
disabled.  
CAM  
ON  
Output is the camera’s video  
signal. The auto knee circuit is  
enabled.  
i WHITE BAL (white balance memory selection)  
switch  
To select the white balance adjustment method or the  
memory used to store the adjusted value when the camera  
is used in standalone status without connecting a camera  
control unit.  
PRST (preset): White balance is adjusted to a preset value  
corresponding to a color temperature of 3200K.  
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Front left  
HD  
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d SHUTTER switch  
a RET 1 button  
e INTERCOM LEVEL control  
b MIC 1 IN connector  
c MIC power switch  
f RET 2 button  
a RET 1 (return video 1) button  
ON: The electronic shutter is activated.  
SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change each  
time the switch is set to this position.  
The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is  
monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is  
pressed. It function the same as the RET 1 buttons on the  
handle (page 13) and that on the operation panel on the rear  
of the camera (page 17 or 18).  
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the  
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
e INTERCOM LEVEL control  
To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.  
The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the  
INTERCOM 1 and 2 LEVEL/MIC switches (on the SY-  
type operation panel, page 17) or the LEVEL switch (on  
the European-type operation panel, page 18) on the rear of  
the camera are set to “FRONT.”  
b MIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-  
pin)  
Connect a microphone.  
This connector and the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector (page  
20) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera are  
alternately activated with the CH1 audio input select  
switch (page 20).  
f RET 2 (return video 2) button  
When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder  
screen changes to the return video signal selected with the  
RET 2 select switch (page 17 or 18) on the operation panel  
on the rear of the camera.  
You can also assign other functions to this button, using the  
menu displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
c MIC (microphone) power switch  
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V to the connected  
microphone.  
OFF: Not to supply a power to the connected microphone.  
d SHUTTER switch  
For setting the electronic shutter functions when the  
camera is used in standalone status without connecting a  
camera control unit.  
OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
15  
   
Rear  
The figure shows HDC1500R.  
b Tally lamp and switch  
Shoulder strap fitting post (page 12)  
Operation panel (page 17, page 18)  
c CCU connector (HDC1500R/1400R)  
HDCU/HDFX connector  
(HDC1550R/1450R)  
d SDI 1 connector (HDC1500R only)  
e PROMPTER2 connector  
(HDC1500R only)  
Connector panel (page 19)  
a CAMERA POWER switch  
f CALL button  
a CAMERA POWER switch  
CCU: Power supply will be received from the camera  
control unit.  
d SDI 1 (serial digital interface 1) connector (BNC  
type) (HDC1500R only)  
For HD-SDI signal output  
EXT: Power supply will be received through the DC IN  
connector.  
e PROMPTER2 connector (BNC type) (HDC1500R  
only)  
b Tally lamp and switch  
For prompter 2 signal output.  
This operates only when a camera control unit having a  
prompter 2 input is connected.  
ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the  
connected camera control unit or a call signal is  
generated in response to pressing of a CALL button.  
OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.  
f CALL button  
When you press this button, the red tally lamp of the RCP-  
700/900-series Remote Control Panel or the MSU-900/950  
Master Setup Unit, will light. Use to call the operator of the  
RCP or MSU.  
c CCU (Camera Control Unit) connector (optical/  
electrical multi-connector) (HDC1500R/1400R)  
Connect a camera control unit using an optical electro-  
composite cable.  
3 HDCU/HDFX (HD Triax CCU) connector (Triax  
connector) (HDC1550R/1450R)  
Connect the HDFX100 HD Triax CCU Adaptor using a  
Triax cable. A camera control unit can be connected via the  
HDFX100.  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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Operation panel  
SY type: For JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 (USA, Canada, East Asia and other countries) models (for NTSC areas)  
For details on the differences among models, see “Overview” on page 5.  
b RET 1 button and select switch  
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches  
c RET 2 button and select switch  
d LIGHT switch  
PGM1 control  
PGM2 control  
2
3
2
3
RET1  
RET2  
PGM1  
PGM2  
PGM1  
PGM2  
LIGHT  
ON  
1
1
4
4
OFF  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
ON  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
ON  
PROD  
PROD  
INCOM  
INCOM  
PGM1  
PGM2  
PGM1  
PGM2  
FRONT OFF  
ENG  
FRONT OFF  
ENG  
INTERCOM 1  
INTERCOM 2  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
ON  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
ON  
PROD  
PROD  
INCOM  
INCOM  
Line select switch  
FRONT OFF  
ENG  
FRONT OFF  
ENG  
INTERCOM 1  
INTERCOM 2  
INCOM level control  
LEVEL/MIC switch  
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and  
switches  
PROD: Producer line  
ENG: Engineer line  
There are PGM1 and 2 controls incorporated with a line  
select switch, a LEVEL/MIC switch, and INCOM level  
control each for intercom line 1 and 2.  
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.  
PGM1 (program 1) control  
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.  
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.  
PGM2 (program 2) control  
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.  
LEVEL/MIC switch  
Note  
REAR/ON: The intercom headset microphone is turned  
on. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with  
the INCOM level control.  
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if  
both buttons are pressed.  
REAR/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is turned  
off. The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with  
the INCOM level control.  
d LIGHT switch  
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.  
FRONT/OFF: The intercom headset microphone is  
turned off. The intercom audio listening level is  
adjusted with the INCOM level control and the  
INTERCOM LEVEL control on the front of the camera  
INCOM level control  
Adjust the intercom audio listening level.  
Line select switch  
Select the intercom line.  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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European type: For CED (Europe) and E33 (China and South Asia) models (for PAL areas)  
For details on the differences among models, see “Overview” on page 5.  
b RET 1 button and select switch  
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches  
c RET 2 button and select switch  
ENG control  
d LIGHT switch  
PROD control  
PGM1 control  
PGM2 control  
2
3
2
3
RET1  
RET2  
LIGHT  
ON  
ENG  
PROD  
PGM1  
PGM2  
1
1
4
4
OFF  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
LINE1  
MIC  
LINE2  
TRACKER  
ENG  
PROD  
PGM1  
PGM2  
PROD  
OFF  
PROD  
OFF  
ENG  
ENG  
FRONT  
LEVEL  
REAR  
MIC  
LINE1  
MIC  
LINE2  
INTERCOM 1  
INTERCOM 2  
TRACKER  
PROD  
OFF  
PROD  
OFF  
LEVEL switch  
TRACKER control  
ENG  
ENG  
FRONT  
INTERCOM 1  
INTERCOM 2  
MIC LINE2 switch  
MIC LINE1 switch  
a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and  
switches  
The reception level controls are common to intercom 1 and  
intercom 2. The talk lines can be set independently for  
intercom 1 and intercom 2.  
MIC LINE2 (intercom microphone line 2) switch  
Select the talk line for intercom 2.  
PROD: To talk over the producer line  
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line  
2.  
ENG: To talk over the engineer line  
ENG (engineer line) control:  
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the engineer  
LEVEL switch  
line.  
REAR: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with  
the controls on this panel.  
FRONT: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted  
with the INTERCOM LEVEL control on the front of  
the camera.  
PROD (producer line) control  
Adjust the intercom audio listening level of the producer  
line.  
PGM1 (program 1) control  
Adjust the audio listening level of program 1.  
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.  
PGM2 (program 2) control  
Adjust the audio listening level of program 2.  
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.  
TRACKER control  
Adjust the intercom audio listening level at the TRACKER  
connector (page 19) on the connector panel when using the  
connector for intercom.  
Note  
MIC LINE1 (intercom microphone line 1) switch  
Select the talk line for intercom 1.  
PROD: To talk over the producer line  
OFF: To turn off the headset microphone for intercom line  
1.  
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET 2 button if  
both buttons are pressed.  
d LIGHT switch  
Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel.  
ENG: To talk over the engineer line  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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Connector panel  
The figure shows HDC1500R.  
g INTERCOM1 and 2 connectors  
a EARPHONE jack  
RET CTRL  
TRACKER  
EARPHONE  
CRANE  
REMOTE  
b RET CTRL connector  
c CRANE connector  
h REMOTE connector  
RET IN  
GENLOCK IN  
i
GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER  
connector and switch  
d TRACKER connector  
PROMPTER  
AES/EBU  
FRONT MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
e DC OUT connector  
+48V  
OFF  
+48V  
OFF  
TEST  
OUT  
DC OUT  
DC IN 10.5-17V  
AUDIO IN  
CH1  
j TEST OUT connector  
CH2  
SDI 2  
f DC IN connector  
k SDI 2 connector (HDC1500R)  
SDI connector (HDC1550R/1400R/  
1450R)  
l AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors and switches  
a EARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)  
For connecting an earphone or headset to hear the intercom  
audio.  
h REMOTE connector (8-pin)  
For connection to an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control  
Unit, RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel, or MSU-  
900/950 Master Setup Unit.  
b RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)  
For connection to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.  
Note  
When the camera is connected to a CCU, do not connect  
any remote control device, such as RCP and MSU, to this  
connector.  
c CRANE connector (12-pin)  
For external interface, such as viewfinder (and external  
data with HDC1500R/1400R).  
i GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER (external  
gen-lock signal input/return video signal input/  
prompter 1 signal output) connector (BNC type)  
and switch  
d TRACKER connector (10-pin)  
For external interface, such as intercom and tally.  
Set the switch according to the signal at the connector.  
GENLOCK IN: For input of an external gen-lock signal  
(VBS or 3-level sync) when the camera is used without  
a camera control unit connected  
RET IN: For input of the return video signal when the  
camera is used without a camera control unit  
connected.  
e DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-  
pin)  
To supply power to devices such as a wireless receiver  
(optional).  
f DC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-  
pin)  
Used for connection to the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to  
The connector accepts analog HD signals only. SDI  
signals are not acceptable. Supply a signal of 1080i  
(720P is not acceptable).  
supply power to the camera.  
The signal supplied to this connector cannot be fed as  
RET OUT from the TEST OUT or SDI OUT  
connector.  
g INTERCOM1 and 2 (intercom 1 and 2) connectors  
(XLR 5-pin)  
Used for input and output of intercom audio signals if an  
PROMPTER: For output of the prompter 1 signal (valid  
only when a camera control unit is connected). When a  
camera control unit having two prompter inputs is  
XLR 5-pin headset is connected.  
The INTERCOM 1 connector can be used for  
communication over the engineer line even when the  
power is off, as long as the power LED is lit in red.  
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connected, the signal of input 1 is output from this  
connector.  
CH2 audio input select switch  
Set to the appropriate position according to the equipment  
connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector.  
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal source is  
connected  
j TEST OUT connector (BNC type)  
To output the analog signal.  
This also supplies the VBS signal, an HD signal nearly  
equal to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-  
SYNC signal, or an SD-SYNC signal depending on which  
of these you have selected on the menu.  
AES/EBU (HDC1500R/1400R only): When a digital  
audio signal is connected (The signal must be in  
synchronization with the camera output). The  
corresponding position on the HDC1550R/1450R is  
invalid (NC).  
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera  
MIC: When an external microphone is connected  
Microphone power switches  
k SDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC  
type) (HDC1500R)  
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.  
When a microphone is connected to the corresponding  
AUDIO IN connector, set whether or not to supply a power  
to the microphone.  
+48V: To supply a power of +48 V  
OFF: Not to supply a power  
(No function has been assigned to the lowermost position.  
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera  
No power is supplied to the microphone.)  
qa SDI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC type)  
(HDC1550R/1400R/1450R)  
Note  
For HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal output.  
To supply a power of +12 V, modification of the camera is  
required.  
For details on the output signals, see “Setting the Camera  
l AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors (XLR 3-pin)  
and switches  
Connect audio signals. An input select switch and  
microphone power switch are provided for each channel.  
The figure shows HDC1500R.  
CH1 audio input select switch  
Microphone power switches  
CH2 audio input select switch  
FRONT MIC  
AES/EBU  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
48V  
OFF  
48V  
OFF  
AUDIO IN  
CH 1  
CH 2  
AUDIO IN CH1 connector  
AUDIO IN CH2 connector  
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 dBu) signal source is  
connected  
FRONT MIC: When using the microphone connected to  
the MIC 1 IN connector  
MIC: When an external microphone is connected  
Locations and Functions of Parts  
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Note  
Preparations  
The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange  
focal length are in different positions on different lenses.  
Refer to the operation manual for the particular lens.  
Adjusting procedure  
Attaching a Lens  
For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’  
operation manual.  
1
2
Set the iris control to manual, and open the iris fully.  
Place a flange focal length adjustment chart  
approximately 3 meters from the camera and adjust the  
lighting to get an appropriate video output level.  
Attaching procedure  
3
4
Loosen the Ff (flange focal length) ring lock screw.  
With either manual or power zoom, set the zoom ring  
to telephoto.  
5
Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and  
turn the focus ring to focus the image.  
About 3 meters (10 ft)  
5 2 4  
1,3  
1
2
Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens  
mount cap from the lens mount.  
6
7
Set the zoom ring to wide angle.  
Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus. Take care  
not to move the distance ring.  
Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the  
upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into the  
mount.  
8
9
Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is in focus at  
both telephoto and wide angle.  
3
While supporting the lens, push the lens fixing lever  
downwards to secure the lens.  
Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.  
4
5
Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.  
Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.  
Attaching a Viewfinder  
Caution  
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length  
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera  
with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter  
through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and  
cause fire.  
Adjustment of the flange focal length (the distance  
between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging  
plane) is necessary in the following situations:  
• The first time a lens is attached  
Attaching a viewfinder  
• When changing lenses  
• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle  
when zooming  
The instructions are made using the HDVF-20A/200/  
C30WR/C35W viewfinder as an example.  
For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction  
manual of the viewfinder.  
The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by  
using the focus assist indicators.  
for the focus assist indicators.  
Preparations  
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2
3
Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good  
viewing position.  
VF connector  
Viewfinder stopper  
Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.  
To adjust the position forward or backward  
Viewfinder front-rear  
positioning lever  
LOCK knob  
Ho  
Multi  
F
R
MIC 1 IN connector  
1
2
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. (See “To adjust the  
1
2
3
Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and  
LOCK knob.  
Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the  
camera to move it into a good viewing position.  
3
4
Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of  
the camera.  
Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and  
LOCK knob.  
Connect the microphone cable to the MIC 1 IN  
connector of the camera.  
Detaching 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.  
Adjusting the viewfinder position  
The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the front  
and rear and to the left and right to make it easy to see into  
it.  
Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your  
leg (using BKW-401)  
To adjust the position to the left or right  
To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when  
carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder  
Rotation Bracket (optional) and rotate the viewfinder  
upwards.  
Viewfinder left-right positioning ring  
Note  
Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before  
rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its rearmost  
1
Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.  
Preparations  
22  
 
position, the arm of the viewfinder rotation bracket will  
strike the grip.  
4
Adjust the front-rear position so that the camera  
handle does not interfere when you rotate the BKW-  
401 arm upwards.  
Attaching procedure of the BKW-401  
Not to interfere  
1
Turn the arm of the rotation mechanism assembly of  
the BKW-401 in the direction of the arrow in the  
following illustration.  
Next, using a hexagonal wrench 3 mm across flats,  
remove the bolts (M4 × 8) together with the washers,  
to separate the rotation mechanism assembly from the  
viewfinder front-back positioning mechanism  
assembly.  
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt  
(Supplied)  
You can secure the camera cable to the camera by attaching  
the supplied cable clamp belt.  
1
Insert the belt bracket into hole A or B of the cable  
clamp belt.  
2
In the same manner as step 1, remove the viewfinder  
shoe of the camera from the front-rear positioning  
mechanism.  
Belt bracket  
B
A
2
Remove two +B3×5 screws and a blind screw shown  
in the figure below from the camera.  
3
Using the two bolts (M4 × 8) and the washers removed  
from the camera in step 2, attach the rotation  
Blind screw  
mechanism assembly of the BKW-401 to the camera.  
+B3×5 screws  
Hexagon  
socket bolts  
(M4 × 8)  
Preparations  
23  
 
3
Secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the  
two supplied +B3×8 screws.  
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position  
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position  
(factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or  
forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps  
you get the best balance for shooting with the camera on  
your shoulder.  
+B3×8 screws  
Adjusting procedure  
Shoulder pad lock lever  
1,3  
4
1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the  
belt, 3 then lock the buckle again.  
1
Bottom of the camera  
Shoulder pad  
2
3
1
2
3
Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to  
unlock the shoulder pad.  
2
Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is  
in the most convenient position.  
Move the lever down to lock the shoulder pad in the  
selected position.  
Camera cable  
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod  
Mount the camera to a tripod using a VCT-14 Tripod  
Adaptor.  
5
Adjust the length by pulling down the end of the belt.  
Caution  
• Select an appropriate hole from among those at the  
bottom of the tripod adaptor considering the balance of  
the weight of the camera and the tripod adaptor. If an  
inappropriate hole is selected, the camera may fall over.  
• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of  
the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the tripod  
adaptor cannot be attached to the tripod securely.  
Preparations  
24  
   
Mounting procedure  
If the pin of the tripod adaptor does not return to  
its original position  
1
Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod and secure it  
with the screw.  
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. It is not possible to  
mount a camera with the pin not seated.  
Tripod adaptor  
Original position  
Pin  
Platform of the tripod  
2
Place the camera on the tripod adaptor, and slide  
forward it along the groove of the tripod adaptor until  
it clicks.  
To remove the camera from the tripod adaptor  
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction  
of the arrow.  
Lever  
Red button  
Preparations  
25  
Automatic adjustment of black balance begins.  
In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black  
set and black balance are adjusted.  
Adjustments and  
Settings for Shooting  
During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure  
below will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
Adjusting the Black Balance and  
White Balance  
ABB:EXECUTING  
In order to maintain high picture quality, it is necessary to  
set the black balance and white balance appropriately for  
the conditions.  
Note  
When the adjustment process is completed, the message  
ABB: OK” will be displayed. The adjusted value is  
automatically stored in memory.  
When a camera control unit or a remote control device,  
such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700/900-series  
Remote Control Panel, is connected, the black balance and  
white balance are controlled from the external control  
device and controls on the camera are disabled.  
Notes  
• During black balance adjustment, the iris will be  
automatically closed.  
• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching  
circuit will work automatically, and the viewfinder  
screen will flicker several times. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Black balance adjustment  
The black balance needs adjustment in situations like the  
following:  
• The first time the camera is used  
• When the camera is used after a long period of disuse  
• When the surrounding temperature changes greatly  
• When the gain value is changed using the setup menus  
Normally, there is no need to adjust the black balance  
every time the camera is turned on.  
When automatic black balance adjustment fails  
If the automatic black balance adjustment process does not  
end successfully, the error message “ABB: NG” will be  
displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three  
seconds.  
If this error message is displayed, try black balance  
adjustment again.  
White balance adjustment  
Always readjust the white balance when lighting  
conditions change.  
If the error message continues to be displayed after several  
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.  
About the viewfinder screen  
About black balance memory  
After the process of adjusting the black balance or white  
balance begins, messages about the progress and results of  
the adjustment will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
The black balance values stored in memory will be  
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.  
Note  
Adjusting the white balance  
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.  
1
2
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.  
Adjusting the black balance  
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward BLK  
(downward).  
WHITE BAL switch  
Select the filter setting according to the lighting  
conditions.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch  
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting  
26  
     
HDC1500R/1550R  
To select the ND filter  
Press the ND filter select button while holding the  
FILTER LOCAL button depressed.  
Each press of the select button switches the available  
ND filters (clear, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in  
sequence.  
To select the CC filter  
Press the CC filter select button while holding the  
FILTER LOCAL button depressed.  
Each press of the select button switches the available  
CC filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, 8000K) in  
sequence.  
Filter select DOWN button  
Filter select UP button  
FILTER LOCAL button  
Optical filter  
1
2
3
4
5
clear  
1/4 ND  
1/16 ND  
1/64 ND  
cross  
3
Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions as  
the subject, and zoom in on it so that a white area is  
obtained in the screen to satisfy the positional and  
quantitative requirements illustrated below.  
CC filter select button  
ND filter select button  
FILTER LOCAL button  
A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the  
subject may be used in place of a white pattern.  
ND filter  
Color temperature  
conversion filter  
A rectangle centered in the screen. The length of the sides  
must be at least 70% of the height and width of the screen.  
1
2
3
4
5
clear  
A
B
C
D
E
cross filter  
3200K (clear)  
4300K  
1/4 ND  
1/8 ND  
1/16 ND  
1/64 ND  
6300K  
8000K  
HDC1400R/1450R  
Within this rectangle, there must be an area of white  
greater than 10% of the entire screen.  
Press the filter select UP or DOWN button while  
holding the FILTER LOCAL button depressed.  
Each press of the UP or DOWN button switches the  
available optical filters in sequence.  
Note  
Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in  
the rectangle.  
4
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’ automatic/manual iris control switch to  
automatic.  
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting  
27  
5
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release  
the switch.  
white balance will be adjusted automatically according to  
the filter settings. The adjusted value will be stored in the  
selected memory. Each memory can store up to five  
adjusted values, for a total of 10.  
Setting the Electronic Shutter  
This section explains the different modes which can be  
used for the electronic shutter and gives the procedures for  
setting the shutter mode and shutter speed.  
AUTO W/B BAL switch  
Note  
The switch will return to the center position, and  
adjustment will be performed.  
When a camera control unit or a remote control device,  
such as MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit and RCP-700/  
900-series Remote Control Panel, is connected, the  
electronic shutter is controlled from the external control  
device and control on the camera are disabled.  
During adjustment, the message “AWB: EXECUTING”  
will be displayed on 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. The adjusted value will be automatically  
stored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1.  
About the shutter modes  
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic  
shutter of the camera and the shutter speeds that may be  
selected are as follows:  
Shutter modes and speeds  
AWB:OK  
Shutter  
mode  
1)  
Usage  
Shutter speeds  
Standard  
1/100, 1/125, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 images of quickly moving  
seconds subjects  
Use to obtain clear  
Note  
ECS (Extended Continuously variable Use to obtain images on  
Clear Scan) in the range of 60.00 video monitors without  
Hz to 4300 Hz horizontal striping  
When using a zoom lens with automatic iris control  
capability, hunting may occur. Adjust the lens’ iris gain  
control (labeled IG, IS, S, etc.).  
1)  
1) The values in the table are those with 59.94i. With other formats, the  
available values may be different.  
1) Hunting: The automatic iris responds over and over, and the image  
repeatedly darkens and lightens.  
Note  
For more information, refer to the lens’ operation manual.  
With artificial lighting, particularly fluorescent lights and  
mercury vapor lamps, the brightness appears to be  
constant, but in fact the strength of the red, green, and blue  
components varies with the power supply frequency. This  
phenomenon is known as “flicker.” When using the  
electronic shutter under these lighting conditions, there are  
certain cases in which the flicker is more noticeable. In  
particular, color flicker is evident when the power  
frequency is 60 Hz. In areas where the power frequency is  
50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to 1/100 second will  
reduce the flicker.  
When automatic white balance adjustment fails  
If the white balance adjustment process does not end  
successfully, the error message “AWB: NG” will be  
displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three  
seconds.  
If this error message is displayed, try white balance  
adjustment again.  
If the error message continues to be displayed after several  
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.  
When there is no time to adjust the white balance  
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance  
will be set automatically according to the filter settings.  
Selecting the shutter mode and speed  
The shutter mode, and the shutter speed in standard mode,  
are set using the SHUTTER switch.  
About white balance memory  
The white balance values stored in memory will be  
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.  
There are two white balance memories, A and B. When the  
AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to the WHT side, the  
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting  
28  
 
Setting the shutter mode, and shutter speed in  
Standard mode  
3
4
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) to “TOP” and push on the  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
1
Push the SHUTTER switch from the ON position to  
the SEL position.  
The TOP MENU screen is displayed.  
<TOP MENU>  
USER  
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE  
ALL  
OPERATION  
PAINT  
MAINTENANCE  
FILE  
DIAGNOSIS  
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) to OPERATION and push on the  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
SHUTTER switch  
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”  
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu is  
displayed.  
CONTENTS  
00 TOP  
2
Push the SHUTTER switch to the SEL position again  
before the display disappears. Repeat this action until  
the desired mode or speed is displayed.  
01.<VF DISPLAY>  
02.<'!'IND>  
03.<VF MARKER>  
04.<VF DETAIL>  
05.<FOCUS ASSIST>  
06.<ZEBRA>  
07.<CURSOR>  
08.<VF OUT>  
09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
When all modes and speeds are displayed, they will be  
displayed in the following order:  
5
6
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER buttonto align  
the arrow marker (,) to <VF DETAIL> and push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
Example: with 59.94i  
Standard mode  
The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed.  
1/100  
1/125  
1/250  
1/500  
1/2000  
1/1000  
<VF DETAIL>  
04 TOP  
ECS mode  
VF DETAIL : ON  
25%  
CRISP  
FREQUENCY: 9M  
FAT MODE : OFF  
FLICKER OFF  
AREA 70%  
ZOOM LINK: 100%  
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE  
PEAK COLOR ON  
:
0
:
:
Setting the Focus Assist Functions  
:
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%  
Using the OPERATION menu, the assist functions for  
easier focusing on the viewfinder, can be activated.  
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
Adding the VF detail signal  
Adding the VF detail signal to sharp edges in the image on  
the viewfinder screen makes it easier to check the focusing  
condition by observing changes in the detail signal or in  
the color converted from the detail signal (color detail).  
The focus setting where the detail signal becomes  
strongest is the best focus setting.  
To use the VF detail signal  
Set VF DETAIL to ON to activate the VF detail  
function to add the detail signal to sharp edges in the  
image. You can adjust the signal level (strength) in the  
range of 0 to 100% (default 25%).  
You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal  
with the menu items below.  
1
2
Turn on the camera.  
CRISP: Adjust to eliminate fine portions of the detail  
signal.  
FREQUENCY: Change the detection band of sharp  
edges.  
Set the the DISPLAY switch to MENU while holding  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button pressed.  
FAT MODE: Turn ON/OFF the function to thicken  
the detail signal.  
The camera enters Menu mode, and “TOP” is  
displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.  
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting  
29  
 
FLICKER: Turn ON/OFF the function to flicker the  
detail signal, which makes it easier to check the  
signal on a CRT screen.  
AREA: To limit the area where to display the detail  
signal.  
ZOOM LINK: Set the VF detail level at the full  
WIDE position. (The VF detail level changes  
according to the zoom position.)  
2
3
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER buttonto align  
the arrow marker (,) to <FOCUS ASSIST>and push  
on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The <FOCUS ASSIST> page is displayed.  
<FOCUS ASSIST>  
05 TOP  
INDICATOR : OFF  
MODE  
: BOX  
: 3  
BOTTOM  
QUICK  
LEVEL  
GAIN  
OFFSET  
: 50  
: 50  
To use the color detail  
AREA MARKER: ON  
SIZE  
: MIDDLE  
Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail  
signal to a specified color. This makes it easier to  
check the signal on an LCD screen, including the  
viewfinder screen. The display color can be selected at  
the column next to ON.  
You can adjust the coloring with the menu items  
below.  
PEAK COLOR: Turn ON/OFF the function to  
change the color where the detail signal is  
strongest.  
POSITION : CENTER  
POSITION H: 50  
POSITION V: 50  
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) to the item to be set and push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To use the level indicator  
Setting INDICATOR to ON displays the level  
indicator on the viewfinder.  
You can set the display format with the menu items  
below.  
CHROMA LEVEL: To reduce the chroma  
components of the video signal (only for video  
signals on the viewfinder).  
MODE: Set the type and position of the indicator.  
LEVEL: Set the density and the response speed of the  
indicator.  
7
8
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display  
the desired setting and push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
1)  
GAIN: Set the sensitivity of the indicator.  
2)  
OFFSET: Set the offset of the focus detection value.  
1) Normally, the sensitivity of the indicator is automatically set to the  
optimum value in conjunction with the AREA MARKER SIZE set  
value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity value cannot be  
obtained, depending on the shooting environment.  
To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to  
OFF to exit Menu mode.  
2) Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction with  
the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN set values. Use this  
setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained, depending on  
the shooting environment.  
Displaying the focus assist indicators  
The focus assist indicator function extracts the  
irregularities of a subject and converts the integrated values  
to a level indicator, which shows the focus condition.  
To use the area marker  
Setting AREA MARKER to ON displays the detection  
area of the focus as a marker on the viewfinder screen.  
You can set the size and position of the detection area  
with the menu items below.  
Level indicator (its position and operations can be adjusted.)  
SIZE: The size of the detection area can be changed.  
(If the area size is too large, both the subject and the  
background are included in the area, making the  
indicator display may easily deviate from the  
subject.)  
POSITION: Roughly set the position of the detection  
area.  
Area marker to display the detection area of the focus (its  
size and position can be adjusted.)  
POSITION H: Finely adjust the position of the  
detection area in the horizontal directions.  
POSITION V: Finely adjust the position of the  
detection area in the vertical directions.  
The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum  
level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator  
substantially changes depending on picture elements or  
shooting environments. Adjust it with GAIN and OFFSET  
as required.)  
4
5
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display  
the desired setting and push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
1
Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION  
menu (referring to step 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF detail  
signal”).  
To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to  
OFF to exit Menu mode.  
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting  
30  
 
Notes  
Setting the Camera  
Outputs  
• The level indicator and the effect area marker cannot be  
displayed simultaneously, whichever you set to ON later  
is preferentially displayed.  
• The area marker and the aspect safety marker cannot be  
displayed simultaneously, whichever you set to ON later  
is preferentially displayed.  
• When displaying the focus assist indicators, check that  
the flange focal length has been precisely adjusted.  
the flange focal length.  
You can specify video signals directly output from the  
camera, with menu operations.  
Note  
The MAIN (camera picture), RET (return video), or VF  
(the same picture as that displayed on the viewfinder  
screen) setting is common to SD-SDI and VBS. Different  
signals cannot be output.  
The menu pages used for the output settings have been  
registered to the USER menu at the factory.  
• <POWER SAVE>  
• <OUTPUT FORMAT>  
• <TEST OUT>  
• <SDI-2 OUT>(HDC1500R)/<SDI OUT>(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
• <DOWN CONVERTER>  
Set the following menu items to the settings shown in the  
table.  
For details on menu operations and the USER menu, see  
Outputting the signal being shot (camera  
picture)  
The same textual information as that displayed on the  
viewfinder screen can be added to the output signal by  
setting CHARACTER to “ON” on the <SDI-2 OUT>  
(<SDI OUT>) or <TEST OUT> page.  
To output as HD-SDI  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
ACTIVE  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
MAIN  
To output as SD-SDI  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
ACTIVE  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
ACTIVE  
MAIN  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
SD-SDI  
Setting the Camera Outputs  
31  
 
To output as VBS  
G, and B. Information other than CHARACTER (such as  
VF MARKER, VF DETAIL, ZEBRA) cannot be added  
to the output.  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
ACTIVE  
MAIN  
<POWER SAVE>  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<TEST OUT>  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
OUTPUT  
Note  
With the settings for outputting the same image as that on  
the viewfinder screen, the output will be obtained in 1080i,  
even if the format setting is 720P.  
VBS  
Constantly outputting a return video  
• When a camera control unit is connected, one of the  
signals being supplied to the camera control unit can be  
output from the camera.  
To output as HD-SDI  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/ ACTIVE  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
• The last selected return signal is output.  
• The same textual information as that displayed on the  
viewfinder screen can be added to the output signal by  
setting CHARACTER to “ON” on the <SDI-2  
OUT>(<SDI OUT>) or <TEST OUT> page.  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
VF  
To output as SD-SDI  
To output as HD-SDI  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/ ACTIVE  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/ ACTIVE  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
ACTIVE  
VF  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
RET  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
SD-SDI  
To output as SD-SDI  
To output as VBS  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
ACTIVE  
VF  
<POWER SAVE>  
SDI-2 OUT (HDC1500R)/ ACTIVE  
SDI OUT(HDC1550R/  
1400R/1450R)  
<POWER SAVE>  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<TEST OUT>  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
OUTPUT  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
ACTIVE  
RET  
VBS  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<SDI-2 OUT>/<SDI OUT> OUTPUT  
SD-SDI  
Outputting via Dual Link (HDC1500R only)  
The SDI-1 output is assigned to Link A, SDI-2 output to  
Link B.  
To output as VBS  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
ACTIVE  
RET  
Note  
<POWER SAVE>  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<TEST OUT>  
DOWN CONVERTER  
OUTPUT SIGNAL  
OUTPUT  
This function cannot be used when a camera control unit is  
connected.  
VBS  
To output in 1080/59.94P or 1080/50P  
Outputting the same image as that on the  
viewfinder screen  
Menu page  
Item  
Setting  
<OUTPUT FORMAT>  
ACTIVE LINE  
(Format)  
SDI-2 OUT  
OUTPUT  
1080  
59.94P or 50P  
ACTIVE  
LINK-B  
• With HD-SDI, you can obtain a signal that includes the  
same information as that being displayed on the  
viewfinder screen according to the settings of the VF  
MARKER, CHARACTER, VF DETAIL, ZEBRA, etc.  
The ON/OFF or other settings for adding information are  
common to those for the viewfinder. The output is  
synchronized with switching among Y, R, G, and B or  
switching to a return signal.  
<POWER SAVE>  
<SDI-2 OUT>  
• With SD-SDI or VBS, the output is synchronized only  
with switching between a return signal and the camera  
image. It does not correspond to switching among Y, R,  
Setting the Camera Outputs  
32  
Viewfinder Screen Status Display  
Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text  
and messages showing the camera settings and operation  
status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety  
zone marker.  
When the DISPLAY switch is set to ON  
Items set to ON using the menu or related switches will be  
displayed on the upper and lower edges of the screen.  
a Zoom position  
b Lens extender  
i Focus position  
EX Z55  
D.EXT  
TALK  
F255  
12.5V  
c Digital extender  
j Battery voltage  
d TALK indication  
e 5600K mode  
5600  
1A A  
F5.6  
0dB 1/125  
W:  
f Filter  
k F value  
g White balance memory  
l Shutter/ECS  
h Gain value  
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.  
W:A: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “A”  
W:B: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “B”  
W:P: The WHITE BAL switch is set to “PRST”  
h Gain value  
b Lens extender  
“EX” is displayed when a lens extender is in use.  
Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN  
switch.  
c Digital extender  
“D.EXT” is displayed when a digital extender is in use.  
i Focus position  
Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value  
(0 to 255 (infinity)).  
d TALK indication  
Displayed when the intercom microphone is set to ON.  
j Battery voltage  
Displays the input voltage.  
e 5600K mode  
Displayed when 5600K is set to ON.  
k F value  
Indicates the lens F (iris opening) value.  
f Filter  
Displays the type of filter currently selected. The number  
(1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A, B,  
C, D or E) is for the CC filter (HDC1500R/1550R only).  
l Shutter/ECS  
Displays the shutter/ECS status. Nothing is displayed if the  
electronic shutter is set to OFF.  
g White balance memory  
Displays the currently selected white balance automatic  
adjustment memory.  
Viewfinder Screen Status Display  
33  
 
When you press the CANCEL/STATUS  
switch toward STATUS  
The status display is changed to show the following items:  
Menu Operations  
The menus displayed on the viewfinder screen enable  
various settings of the camera.  
The following controls are used to operate the menus.  
a Assignable switch indication  
b Format indication  
FORMAT  
ASSIGNABLE  
:1080-59.94i  
:OFF  
!ND  
!CC  
:2  
:C  
!FAN :MAX  
!EXT :ON  
!FORMAT :1080-59.94i  
OPT LV CAM:ssxxxxxxb  
CCU:ssxxxxxxb  
d Light-receiving level indications  
c ‘!’ indication area  
DISPLAY switch  
a Assignable switch indication  
The function assigned to the assignable switch (page 13) is  
Push on  
CANCEL/STATUS  
switch  
Rotate  
indicated.  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button  
For the functions that can be assigned, see OPERATION  
menu <SWITCH ASSIGN1> (page 44).  
Starting Menu Operations  
b Format indication  
The current video format is displayed.  
To display a menu page  
c ‘!’ indication area  
Set the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU.  
The menu page that last operated will be displayed. (If it is  
the first time, the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION  
menu will be displayed.)  
This area is used to display abnormal statuses, using the  
<‘!’ IND> function. Display options can be set, using the  
menu. (!CC is displayed for HDC1500R/1550R only.)  
For details, see OPERATION menu <‘!’ IND> (page 42).  
To display the TOP MENU screen  
d Light-receiving level indications (HDC1500R/  
1400R only)  
This area shows the light-receiving levels in segments.  
CAM: Light-receiving level at the CCU connector (page  
16) of the camera  
If you set the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU while  
holding the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button pressed,  
“TOP” is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.  
Selecting it displays the TOP MENU screen, which lists  
the available menus, and you can select the menus on this  
CCU: Light-receiving level at the CAMERA connector of  
the CCU  
screen.  
TOP MENU screen  
Note  
<TOP MENU>  
If a camera control unit other than an HDCU1000/1500 is  
connected, correct indications may not be obtained.  
USER  
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE  
ALL  
OPERATION  
PAINT  
MAINTENANCE  
FILE  
DIAGNOSIS  
To disable the “TOP” indication  
Turn the power once off then on again, or set the DISPLAY  
switch from OFF to MENU while holding the CANCEL/  
STATUS switch pressed toward CANCEL. This disables  
the TOP selection.  
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The CONTENTS page or the last operated page of the  
selected menu is displayed.  
Available menus  
USER menu  
This menu can include menu pages selected from among  
the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and  
DIAGNOSIS menus, for convenience. Changing, adding,  
and deleting pages can be performed with the USER  
MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.  
Selecting Pages  
When selecting a page from a CONTENTS  
page  
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu  
Example: CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu  
This menu allows you to edit the USER menu.  
If the screen can be scrolled, arrows  
will indicate the direction of scrolling.  
For details on the USER menu, see “Editing the USER  
CONTENTS  
00 TOP  
01.<VF DISPLAY>  
02.<'!'IND>  
03.<VF MARKER>  
04.<VF DETAIL>  
05.<FOCUS ASSIST>  
06.<ZEBRA>  
07.<CURSOR>  
08.<VF OUT>  
09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
ALL menu  
This menu permits you to control all items of the  
OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE  
menu, FILE menu, and DIAGNOSIS menu as a single  
menu.  
Arrowmarker  
OPERATION menu  
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the  
arrow marker (,) with the desired page indication, then  
push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
This menu contains items for camera operators to operate  
the camera. It mainly permits viewfinder, intercom, and  
switch settings.  
The selected page is displayed.  
PAINT menu  
Page number  
This menu contains items for making detailed image  
adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor  
the waveforms output from the camera. Support of a video  
engineer is usually required to use this menu.  
Although you can also use an external remote control  
panel or master setup unit to set the items on this menu, the  
menu is effective when using the camera by itself outdoors.  
<VF DETAIL>  
04 TOP  
25%  
VF DETAIL : ON  
CRISP  
FREQUENCY: 9M  
FAT MODE : OFF  
FLICKER OFF  
AREA 70%  
ZOOM LINK: 100%  
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE  
PEAK COLOR ON  
:
0
:
:
:
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%  
MAINTENANCE menu  
This menu contains items for performing camera  
maintenance operations, such as changing the system or  
setting infrequently used “paint” items.  
To change the displayed page  
1
Check that the arrow marker (,) is located at the left  
of the page number, then push on the MENU SEL  
knob/ENTER button.  
FILE menu  
This menu is for performing file operations, such as  
writing or clearing the reference file.  
The arrow marker (,) changes to a flashing question  
(?) mark.  
DIAGNOSIS menu  
This menu enables you to confirm the self-diagnostic  
information.  
flash  
<VF DETAIL>  
? 04 TOP  
25%  
VF DETAIL : ON  
To select a menu on the TOP MENU screen  
CRISP  
FREQUENCY: 9M  
FAT MODE : OFF  
FLICKER OFF  
AREA 70%  
ZOOM LINK: 100%  
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE  
PEAK COLOR ON  
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%  
:
0
:
:
1
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) with the desired menu  
indication.  
:
2
Push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
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2
3
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to flip  
through the pages.  
4
5
Push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The “?” mark will change back to the arrow marker  
(,), and the new setting will be registered.  
When the desired page is displayed, push on the  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To change other setting items on the same menu page,  
repeat steps 1 through 4.  
The “?” mark will change back to the arrow marker  
(,), and operations with the displayed page are  
enabled.  
To specify a character string  
When you press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button with  
the arrow marker (,) pointing to an item for which a  
character string, such as a file ID, is to be specified, a  
cursor and the list of selectable characters are displayed.  
The displayed cursor can be moved by rotating the MENU  
SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To return to the TOP MENU screen  
Align the arrow marker (,) with “TOP” at the top right of  
the menu page then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER  
button.  
<VF DETAIL>  
04 TOP  
VF DETAIL : ON  
25%  
CRISP  
FREQUENCY: 9M  
FAT MODE : OFF  
FLICKER OFF  
AREA 70%  
ZOOM LINK: 100%  
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE  
PEAK COLOR ON  
:
0
1
Set the cursor to the position where you wish enter a  
character, then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER  
button.  
:
:
:
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%  
Another cursor appears on the character list.  
The TOP MENU screen is resumed.  
2
Set the cursor to the character to be entered and push  
on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
Setting the Menu Items  
By selecting INS on the line below the character list,  
you can enter a space at the cursor position.  
If a “?” mark is flashing at the left of the page number,  
push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to change it  
to the arrow marker (,). Setting on the displayed page is  
enabled.  
Selecting DEL deletes the character at the cursor  
position.  
1
2
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align  
the arrow marker (,) with the desired item.  
You can return to step 1 without changing the  
character by selecting RET.  
Push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
If you enter the permitted maximum number of  
characters (up to the stop mark at the right end of the  
line), the cursor moves to ESC on the line below the  
character list.  
The arrow marker (,) will change to a flashing “?”  
mark.  
3
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to change  
the setting value.  
To register the new string you have set, select END  
and push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will  
change quickly; when rotated slowly, the values will  
change slowly.  
To restore the previous string, select ESC and push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To reset a changed value  
To return a menu item to its standard value  
If you press the CANCEL/STATUS switch toward  
CANCEL before pressing the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button, the setting will be returned to its  
previous value.  
Select the menu item to be returned to its standard value  
then hold the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button pressed for  
3 seconds while the arrow marker (,) is displayed.  
If “10 SEC CLEAR” has been set to ON on the <FILE  
CLEAR> page of the FILE menu, you can return the  
setting in the reference file for the item being selected to  
the factory-set value by holding the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button pressed for another 10 seconds.  
To interrupt settings  
Set the DISPLAY switch to OFF to turn off the menu  
screen display.  
The setting operation can be restarted by setting the  
DISPLAY switch back to MENU.  
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To end menu operations  
Editing by items  
Set the DISPLAY switch to OFF.  
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add  
a new page to the USER menu and add desired items to the  
page.  
While the EDIT page contains factory-preset items, the  
USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages are all blank in  
their initial state. You can register up to 10 items, including  
blank lines, on each of these pages.  
Editing the USER Menu  
You can select desired pages and items from the  
OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and  
DIAGNOSIS menus and register them to the USER menu.  
If you specify pages or items frequently used for the USER  
menu, you can easily call and use them.  
To add items to a page  
Proceed as follows.  
1
While holding the CANCEL/STATUS switch pressed  
toward STATUS, move the DISPLAY switch from the  
OFF position to the MENU position.  
The following pages are included on the factory-set USER  
menu:  
Menu page title  
USER  
menu  
No.  
Source menu / page No.  
The TOP MENU screen appears.  
<VF OUT>  
U01  
U02  
U03  
U04  
U05  
U06  
U07  
U08  
U09  
U10  
U11  
U12  
U13  
U14  
U15  
U16  
U17  
U18  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
08  
04  
05  
01  
02  
03  
07  
06  
09  
10  
2
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to “USER MENU CUSTOMIZE”  
then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
<VF DETAIL>  
<FOCUS ASSIST>  
<VF DISPLAY>  
<‘!’ IND>  
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE  
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the  
menu appears.  
<VF MARKER>  
<CURSOR>  
CONTENTS  
E00 TOP  
xx  
<ZEBRA>  
01.EDIT PAGE  
02.USER 1 EDIT  
03.USER 2 EDIT  
04.USER 3 EDIT  
05.USER 4 EDIT  
06.USER 5 EDIT  
07.USER 6 EDIT  
08.USER 7 EDIT  
09.USER 8 EDIT  
10.USER 9 EDIT  
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<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
<POWER SAVE>  
<LENS FILE>  
MAINTENANCE M13  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
18  
11  
12  
<HEAD SET>  
If the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been  
used before, the page last accessed appears.  
<INTERCOM LEVEL>  
<MIC GAIN>  
MAINTENANCE M06  
MAINTENANCE M09  
MAINTENANCE M11  
MAINTENANCE M12  
3
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU  
SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker  
(,) to any of USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT then  
push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to  
display the page.  
<OUTPUT FORMAT>  
<TEST OUT>  
<SDI-2 OUT> (HDC1500R)  
or <SDI OUT>  
(HDC1550R/1400R/1450R)  
<DOWN CONVERTER>  
<TRUNK>  
U19  
U20  
U21  
U22  
MAINTENANCE M10  
MAINTENANCE M14  
MAINTENANCE M07  
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU SEL  
knob/ENTER button until the desired page appears,  
then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to  
select the page.  
<UP TALLY>  
<ROM VERSION>  
DIAGNOSIS  
D04  
Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page  
For the items on each page, see the corresponding source  
menu page in the table in “Menu List” on page 41.  
USER 2 EDIT E03 TOP  
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The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to  
configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and  
items that you need, by your adding, deleting or replacing  
pages.  
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4
Move the arrow marker (,) to the item to be added  
(this operation is unnecessary if no item exists on the  
page, as shown in the figure for step 3) then push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
3
To delete, turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to  
move the arrow marker (,) to “YES,” and push on the  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To change the order of items on a page  
Proceed as follows:  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
EDIT FUNCTION  
ESC  
1
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to the item to be moved then push  
on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
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INSERT  
MOVE  
DELETE  
BLANK  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
2
3
Select MOVE then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
5
6
Move the arrow marker (,) to “INSERT” and push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The previously displayed page appears again.  
The page with the last item added appears.  
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to the position where you wish to  
move the item then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
<SW STATUS>  
P01 ESC  
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FLARE  
GAMMA  
BLK GAM : OFF  
KNEE ON  
WHT CLIP: ON  
DETAIL ON  
:
:
ON  
ON  
:
:
LVL DEP : ON  
SKIN DTL: OFF  
MATRIX : OFF  
ITEM MOVE  
ESC  
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VF OUT  
: COLOR  
: OFF  
VF DETAIL  
MARKER  
CURSOR  
ZEBRA SW  
:
ON  
: OFF  
: OFF  
Add the items.  
:
ASSIGNABLE : OFF  
1
1 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button until the  
page that has the desired items appears then push  
on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
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The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that  
you selected in step 3.  
In the above example, “ASSIGNABLE” is moved to  
the top and the other items are moved down one line.  
2 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move  
the arrow marker (,) to the desired item then push  
on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
To insert a blank line  
Proceed as follows:  
The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying  
the newly added item.  
1
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to the item above which you wish to  
insert a blank line.  
7
Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6.  
You can add up to 10 items on one page.  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
To delete items from a page  
Proceed as follows:  
2
Select “BLANK” then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
1
2
Move the arrow marker (,) to the item to be deleted,  
and push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The previously displayed page appears again, and a  
blank line is inserted above the specified item.  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
Note  
You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items  
have already been registered.  
Select “DELETE,” and push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
The previously displayed page appears again, and the  
message “DELETE OK? YES,NO” appears at the  
upper right.  
Editing by pages  
You can add a page to the USER menu, delete a page from  
the USER menu, or replace pages, using the EDIT PAGE  
of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.  
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To add a page  
Proceed as follows:  
This adds the number and name of the selected page  
above the item selected in step 3.  
To cancel addition of a page  
1
Select “USER MENU CUSTOMIZE” on the TOP  
MENU screen.  
Before pushing the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button in  
step 5, turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move  
the arrow marker (,) to “ESC” at the top right of the  
screen, then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.  
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE  
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the  
menu appears. If the menu has been used before, the  
last accessed page appears.  
To delete a page  
Proceed as follows:  
2
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU  
SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker  
(,) to “EDIT PAGE” then push on the MENU SEL  
knob/ENTER button to display the EDIT PAGE  
screen.  
1
On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU  
CUSTOMIZE menu, move the arrow marker (,) to  
the page to be deleted, and push on the MENU SEL  
knob/ENTER button.  
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU SEL  
knob/ENTER button until the EDIT PAGE screen  
appears, then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER  
button to select the page.  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
2
Select “DELETE” then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
EDIT PAGE  
E01 TOP  
xx  
01.<VF OUT>  
The previously displayed page appears again, and the  
message “DELETE OK? YES,NO” appears at the  
upper right.  
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02.<VF DETAIL>  
03.<FOCUS ASSIST>  
04.<VF DISPLAY>  
05.<'!' IND>  
06.<VF MARKER>  
07.<CURSOR>  
08.<ZEBRA>  
09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
ITEM DELETE  
DELETE OK? YES NO  
01.<VF OUT>  
ESC  
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02.<VF DETAIL>  
03.<FOCUS ASSIST>  
04.<VF DISPLAY>  
05.<'!' IND>  
06.<VF MARKER>  
07.<CURSOR>  
08.<ZEBRA>  
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3
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to where you wish to add the page,  
then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
3
To delete, turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to  
move the arrow marker (,) to “YES,” then push on  
the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
EDIT FUNCTION  
ESC  
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INSERT  
MOVE  
DELETE  
To move a page  
Proceed as follows:  
1
Display the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU  
CUSTOMIZE menu. Turn the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button to move the arrow marker (,) to the  
page that you wish to move.  
4
5
Select INSERT then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
The selection screen appears.  
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.  
CONTENTS  
ESC  
xx  
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01.USER 1  
02.USER 2  
03.USER 3  
04.USER 4  
05.USER 5  
06.USER 6  
07.USER 7  
08.USER 8  
09.USER 9  
10.USER 10  
2
3
Select “MOVE” then push on the MENU SEL knob/  
ENTER button.  
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.  
Turn MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to the position to which you wish to  
move the page selected in step 1.  
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the  
arrow marker (,) to the desired page, then push on the  
MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
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ITEM MOVE  
ESC  
xx  
01.<VF OUT>  
02.<VF DETAIL>  
03.<FOCUS ASSIST>  
04.<VF DISPLAY>  
05.<'!' IND>  
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06.<VF MARKER>  
07.<CURSOR>  
08.<ZEBRA>  
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09.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
4
Push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.  
The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position  
selected in step 3.  
In the above example, <SWITCH ASSIGN1> moves  
to the “04” position, and the <VF DISPLAY> and  
following pages move down one line.  
Menu Operations  
40  
Menu List  
This section shows the menus to be displayed on the  
viewfinder screen in tables.  
Notes  
HDLA: HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor  
CCU: HDCU1000/1500 Camera Control Unit  
Execute by ENTER: Execute by pushing on the MENU  
SEL knob/ENTER button.  
• For the pages that have been registered in the USER  
menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are  
indicated in parenthesis in the No. column of the tables.  
• A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for  
each menu.  
OPERATION Menu  
Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
ON  
Settings  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
LEFT, RIGT  
ON, OFF  
Remarks  
<VF DISPLAY>  
01  
EX  
(U04)  
ZOOM  
OFF  
DISP  
LEFT  
OFF  
FOCUS  
Valid only when a serial lens is  
used  
ND  
CC  
ON  
ON  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
Valid with HDC1500R/1550R  
only  
5600K  
IRIS  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ALL  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
WHITE  
D.EXT  
GAIN  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
SHUTT  
BATT  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
RETURN  
TALK  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
MESSAG  
ALL, WRN, AT, OFF  
ALL: To display all messages  
WRN: To display warning  
messages and higher  
AT: To display Auto Setup  
information and higher  
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Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<'!' IND>  
02  
(U05)  
ND  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF  
[IND]: Set whether to be  
included in the status  
indications on the  
[NORMAL] 1 – – – –  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination  
allowed)  
viewfinder screen (see  
CC  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF  
[NORMAL]: Specify the  
conditions under which the  
‘!’ indication is not to be  
displayed even if [IND] is  
ON. (By specifying the  
standard or normal  
[NORMAL] B – – –  
A, B, C, D, E (combination  
allowed)  
WHITE  
5600K  
GAIN  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF, - - -  
[NORMAL] A B  
[IND] ON  
P, A, B (combination allowed)  
ON, OFF, - - -  
conditions here, non-  
standard or abnormal  
conditions can be found  
with the ‘!’ indication on the  
viewfinder screen.)  
[NORMAL] OFF  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF, - - -  
[NORMAL] – – L  
L, M, H (combination  
allowed)  
SHUTT  
FAN  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF, - - -  
ON, OFF  
e.g.: With the default setting of  
ND, the ‘!’ indication is  
[NORMAL] OFF  
[IND] ON  
displayed when an ND filter  
other than 1 is selected.  
ON, OFF  
[NORMAL] AUTO1  
[IND] ON  
AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, MAX  
ON, OFF  
- - - : When CCU connected  
(cannot be changed)  
EXT  
FORMAT  
[IND] ON  
ON, OFF  
Note  
[NORMAL] 59.94i or  
50i (HDC1400R CED/  
E33 and HDC1450R  
CED models)  
HDC1500R/1550R:  
59.94i, 29.97PsF, 50i,  
25PsF, 24PsF, 23.98PsF,  
59.94P, 50P  
CC is available for  
HDC1500R/1550R only.  
HDC1400R JN3/JN4 and  
HDC1450R UC7 models:  
59.94i, 59.94P  
HDC1400R CED/E33 and  
HDC1450R CED models:  
50i, 50P  
<VF MARKER>  
03  
(U06)  
MARKER  
CENTER  
ON  
ON, OFF  
Except MASK  
WHITE  
OFF  
1
WHITE, BLACK, DOT  
ON, OFF  
1, 2, 3, 4  
1: Entire cross  
2: Entire cross with a hole  
3: Center  
4: Center with a hole  
SAFETY ZONE  
EFFECT  
OFF  
ON, OFF  
90.0%  
OFF  
80.0, 90.0, 92.5, 95.0%  
ON, OFF, (FOCUS)  
(FOCUS): Displayed when  
INDICATOR of <FOCUS  
ASSIST> is ON.  
ASPECT  
MASK  
OFF  
4:3  
ON, OFF  
16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3,  
(4.3)  
(4.3): If VF SCAN is set to 4:3  
on HDLA attached (cannot  
be changed)  
OFF  
12  
ON, OFF, (ON)  
0 to 15  
(ON): If VF SCAN is set to 4:3  
on HDLA attached (cannot  
be changed)  
Set the level to darken  
outside the aspect area.  
SAFETY  
OFF  
ON, OFF, (AREA)  
For the safety marker in  
Aspect mode.  
(AREA): Displayed when  
AREA MARKER of  
90.0%  
80.0, 90.0, 92.5, 95.0%  
<FOCUS ASSIST> is ON.  
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Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
ON  
Settings  
Remarks  
<VF DETAIL>  
04  
VF DETAIL  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
0 to 100%, (0 to 100%)  
Settings in ( ): When HDLA  
attached (cannot be  
changed)  
(U02)  
25%  
CRISP  
FREQUENCY  
FAT MODE  
FLICKER  
0
99 to 99  
9M  
9M, 14M, 18M  
OFF  
OFF  
100%  
0%  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
AREA  
100%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%  
0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%  
ON, OFF  
ZOOM LINK  
COLOR DETAIL  
OFF  
BLUE  
OFF  
BLUE, RED, YELLOW  
ON, OFF  
PEAK COLOR  
CHROMA LEVEL 25%  
100%, 50%, 25%, 0%  
ON, OFF, (EFFECT)  
<FOCUS ASSIST>  
05  
(U03)  
INDICATOR  
OFF  
(EFFECT): Displayed when  
EFFECT of <VF  
MARKER> is ON.  
MODE  
LEVEL  
BOX  
BOTTOM  
3
BOX, B&W, COL  
BOTTOM, LEFT, TOP, RIGHT  
1 to 5  
QUICK  
50  
QUICK, SMOOTH  
0 to 99  
GAIN  
OFFSET  
50  
0 to 99  
AREA MARKER  
OFF  
ON, OFF, (ASPECT)  
(ASPECT): Displayed when  
ASPECT SAFETY of <VF  
MARKER> is ON.  
SIZE  
MIDDLE  
CENTER  
50  
SMALL, MIDDLE, LARGE  
LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT  
0 to 99  
POSITION  
POSITION H  
POSITION V  
ZEBRA  
50  
0 to 99  
<ZEBRA>  
06  
OFF  
1
ON, OFF  
(U08)  
1, 2, 1&2  
ZEBRA1 LEVEL  
WIDTH  
70%  
10%  
100%  
OFF  
WHITE  
BOX  
50  
50 to 109%  
0 to 30%  
ZEBRA2  
50 to 109%  
ON, OFF  
<CURSOR>  
07  
(U07)  
CURSOR  
Display only if HDLA attached  
Display only if HDLA attached  
WHITE, BLACK, DOT  
BOX, CROSS  
0 to 99  
BOX/CROSS  
H POSITION  
V POSITION  
WIDTH  
50  
0 to 99  
50  
0 to 99  
HEIGHT  
50  
0 to 99  
<VF OUT>  
08  
(U01)  
VF OUT  
COLOR  
COLOR, Y, R, G, B,  
(COLOR), (Y), (R), (G), (B),  
(RET), (R+G), (R+B), (G+B)  
Settings in ( ): When HDLA  
attached (cannot be  
changed)  
RET MIX VF  
OFF  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): When HDLA  
attached (cannot be  
changed)  
MIX DIRECTION  
MIX VF MODE  
MIX VF LEVEL  
VF SCAN  
RET  
MAIN, RET  
Y-MIX  
80%  
Y-MIX, WIRE(W), WIRE(B)  
0 to 80%  
16 : 9  
16 : 9, 4 : 3  
Menu List  
43  
Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
[L] 0 dB  
[M] 6 dB  
[H] 12 dB  
OFF  
Settings  
Remarks  
<SWITCH ASSIGN1>  
09  
GAIN  
3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB  
3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB  
3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB  
(U09)  
ASSIGNABLE  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2, VF DETAIL, MIX  
VF, 5600K, FAN MAX,  
D.EXTENDER  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
When HDLA attached: OFF,  
EXTENDER, 5600K, FAN  
MAX, D.EXTENDER  
Note  
When you turn D.EXTENDER  
ON or OFF, noise may be  
generated. This is not a  
malfunction.  
OFF  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
CED/E33 models only.  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD, When HDLA attached: OFF,  
VF DETAIL, MIX VF, 5600K,  
FAN MAX, D.EXTENDER  
EXTENDER, 5600K, FAN  
MAX, D.EXTENDER  
Note  
When you turn D.EXTENDER  
ON or OFF, noise may be  
generated. This is not a  
malfunction.  
RE.ROTATION  
STD  
STD, RVS  
Specify operation mode of the  
MENU SEL knob.  
STD: Clockwise rotation  
moves , down or  
increases values on the  
menu screen.  
RVS: Counterclockwise  
rotation moves , down or  
increases values on the  
menu screen.  
Menu List  
44  
Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<SWITCH ASSIGN2>  
10  
(U10)  
LENS VTR S/S  
RETURN2 SW  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
Assign a function to the VTR  
START/STOP switch on the  
mounted lens.  
RETURN2 SW  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
CED/E33 models only.  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD Assign a function to the VTR  
START/STOP switch on the  
mounted lens.  
FRONT RET1  
FRONT RET2  
HANDLE SW1  
HANDLE SW2  
RETURN1 SW  
RETURN1 SW  
RETURN2 SW  
RETURN2 SW  
RETURN1 SW  
RETURN1 SW  
INCOM1  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2, D.EXTENDER  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD,  
D.EXTENDER  
CED/E33 models only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2, D.EXTENDER  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD,  
D.EXTENDER  
CED/E33 models only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2, ZOOM(T)  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD,  
ZOOM(T)  
CED/E33 models only.  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, INCOM1,  
INCOM2, ZOOM(W)  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
INCOM1  
OFF, RETURN1 SW,  
RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD,  
ZOOM(W)  
CED/E33 models only.  
ZOOM SPEED  
HKCT INCOM MIC  
20  
0 to 99  
INCOM1  
OFF, INCOM1, INCOM2  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only.  
Assign a function to the  
INTERCOM MIC switch on the  
HKC-T1500.  
ENG  
OFF, ENG, PROD  
CED/E33 models only.  
Assign a function to the  
INTERCOM MIC switch on the  
HKC-T1500.  
Menu List  
45  
Page title  
No. Item  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<HEAD SET>  
11  
(U13)  
INTERCOM1 MIC  
CARBON  
DYNAMIC, CARBON,  
MANUAL  
LEVEL  
(20 dB)  
60 dB, 50 dB, 40 dB,  
30 dB, 20 dB, (60 dB),  
(50 dB), (40 dB), (30 dB),  
(20 dB)  
Settings in ( ): With DYNAMIC  
or CARBON (cannot be  
changed)  
0 dB  
(ON)  
6 dB, 0 dB, 6 dB  
Input gain  
POWER  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): With DYNAMIC  
or CARBON (cannot be  
changed)  
UNBAL  
INTERCOM2 MIC  
LEVEL  
(ON)  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): With CARBON  
(cannot be changed)  
CARBON  
(20 dB)  
DYNAMIC, CARBON,  
MANUAL  
60 dB, 50 dB, 40 dB,  
30 dB, 20 dB, (60 dB),  
(50 dB), (40 dB), (30 dB),  
(20 dB)  
Settings in ( ): With DYNAMIC  
or CARBON (cannot be  
changed)  
0 dB  
(ON)  
6 dB, 0 dB, 6 dB  
Input gain  
POWER  
UNBAL  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): With DYNAMIC  
or CARBON (cannot be  
changed)  
(ON)  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): With CARBON  
(cannot be changed)  
<INTERCOM LEVEL>  
<RECEIVE SEL1>  
12  
(U14)  
SIDE TONE  
INTERCOM1  
INTERCOM2  
50  
MU, 1 to 99  
50  
MU, 1 to 99  
13  
14  
15  
INTERCOM1  
RECEIVE SELECT  
SEPARATE  
SEPARATE, MIX  
INTERCOM  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only  
ENG  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
SEPARATE, MIX  
CED/E33 models only  
CED/E33 models only  
PROD  
PGM1  
PGM2  
TRACKER  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
<RECEIVE SEL2>  
INTERCOM2  
RECEIVE SELECT  
SEPARATE  
INTERCOM  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only  
ENG  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
SEPARATE, MIX  
CED/E33 models only  
CED/E33 models only  
PROD  
PGM1  
PGM2  
TRACKER  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
RIGHT  
- - -  
<RECEIVE SEL3>  
TRACKER RECEIVE  
SELECT  
SEPARATE  
INTERCOM  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only  
ENG  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
CED/E33 models only  
CED/E33 models only  
PROD  
PGM1  
PGM2  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
RIGHT  
Menu List  
46  
Page title  
No. Item  
16 EARPHONE  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<RECEIVE SEL4>  
SEPARATE  
SEPARATE, MIX  
RECEIVE SELECT  
INTERCOM  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only  
ENG  
PROD  
LEFT  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
- - - , LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH  
Execute by ENTER.  
CED/E33 models only  
CED/E33 models only  
LEFT  
PGM1  
RIGHT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
PGM2  
TRACKER  
READ (MSCAM)  
<OPERATOR FILE>  
17  
To read the operator file from  
a “Memory Stick”  
WRITE (CAMMS)  
PRESET  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
To write the current settings of  
the operator file items to a  
“Memory Stick”  
To set the operator file items  
to the preset values in internal  
memory  
FILE ID  
alphanumerics (max.16  
characters)  
Enter a comment for the  
operator file to be written to a  
“Memory Stick.”  
CAM CODE  
DATE  
Camera code  
1 to 17  
Display only  
Display only  
<LENS FILE>  
18  
FILE  
1
1 to 16: When using a non-  
serial lens  
(U12)  
17: When using a serial lens  
xxxx...  
F.xx  
Lens file name  
Changeable only when using  
a non-serial lens  
F-stop number of the lens  
Changeable only when using  
a non-serial lens  
CENTER MARKER  
H POS  
To set and store the center  
marker position:  
H POS: Increasing the value  
moves it to the right.  
0
0
20 to 20  
V POS  
20 to 20  
V POS: Increasing the value  
moves it downwards.  
STORE  
Execute by ENTER.  
PAINT Menu  
Menu page  
No.  
Item⁄  
Default  
ON  
Settings  
Remarks  
<SW STATUS>  
P01 FLARE  
GAMMA  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON  
BLK GAM  
KNEE  
OFF  
ON  
WHT CLIP  
DETAIL  
ON  
ON  
LVL DEP  
SKIN DTL  
MATRIX  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
Menu List  
47  
 
Menu page  
No.  
P02  
Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<VIDEO LEVEL>  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, B, and M (master) values  
can be independently set.  
(M cannot be set for WHITE or  
FLARE.)  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
WHITE  
BLACK  
FLARE  
GAMMA  
V MOD  
FLARE  
V MOD  
D. SHAD  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Selectable only with a lens which  
supports dynamic shading  
TEST  
OFF  
OFF, SAW, 3STEP, 10STEP  
<COLOR TEMP>  
P03  
[R] [G] [B]  
0
0
0
WHITE  
99 to 99  
AUTO WHITE  
Execute by ENTER.  
BALANCE  
COLOR TEMP  
BALANCE  
3200K  
0
0K to 65535K  
99 to 99  
MASTER  
0.0 dB  
3.0 to 12.0 dB  
<GAMMA>  
P04  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, B, and M (master) values  
can be independently set.  
0
0
0
0
LEVEL  
99 to 99  
COARSE  
TABLE  
0.45  
0.35 to 0.90 (0.05 steps)  
STANDARD, HYPER  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  
STANDARD  
5
With STANDARD selected  
1: equivalent to a camcorder  
2: 4.5-times gain  
3: 3.5-times gain  
4: equivalent to SMPTE-240M  
5: equivalent to ITU-R709  
6: 5.0-times gain  
7: 5.0-times gain - 709  
4
1, 2, 3, 4  
With HYPER selected  
1: 325% to 100%  
2: 460% to 100%  
3: 325% to 109%  
4: 460% to 109%  
GAMMA  
TEST  
ON  
ON, OFF  
OFF  
OFF, SAW, 3STEP, 10STEP  
<BLACK GAMMA>  
<SATURATION>  
P05  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, B, and M (master) values  
can be independently set.  
0
0
0
0
LEVEL  
99 to 99  
RANGE  
HIGH  
OFF  
OFF  
0
LOW, L.MID, H.MID, HIGH  
ON, OFF  
TEST  
OFF, SAW, 3STEP, 10STEP  
99 to 99  
P06 SATURATION  
OFF  
0
ON, OFF  
LOW KEY SAT  
RANGE  
99 to 99  
HIGH  
OFF  
OFF  
LOW, L.MID, H.MID, HIGH  
ON, OFF  
TEST  
OFF, SAW, 3STEP, 10STEP  
Menu List  
48  
Menu page  
No.  
P07  
Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<KNEE>  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, B, and M (master) values  
can be independently set.  
Absolute values are displayed in  
ABS mode except for M (master).  
0
0
0
0
K POINT  
K SLOPE  
99 to 99  
0
0
0
0
99 to 99  
KNEE  
ON  
OFF  
0
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
99 to 99  
ON, OFF  
OFF, AUTO  
99 to 99  
KNEE MAX  
KNEE SAT  
OFF  
OFF  
0
AUTO KNEE  
POINT LIMIT  
SLOPE  
ABS  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
0
99 to 99  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
Highlighted: ABS (Absolute) mode  
<WHITE CLIP>  
P08  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, B, and M (master) values  
can be independently set.  
0
0
0
0
W CLIP  
99 to 99  
Absolute values are displayed in  
ABS mode except for M (master).  
ON  
ON, OFF  
ABS  
Highlighted: ABS (Absolute) mode  
<DETAIL 1>  
P09 DETAIL  
LEVEL  
ON  
0
ON, OFF  
99 to 99  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
LIMITER M  
0
0
99 to 99  
LIMITER WHT  
LIMITER BLK  
CRISP  
99 to 99  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
0
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
ON, OFF  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
0
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
LVL DEP  
0
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
ON  
ABS  
Highlighted: ABS (Absolute) mode  
<DETAIL 2>  
P10 H/V RATIO  
0
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
ON, OFF  
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
FREQ  
0
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
MIX RATIO  
KNEE APERTURE  
0
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
0
Absolute value is displayed in ABS  
mode.  
OFF  
ABS  
Highlighted: ABS (Absolute) mode  
Menu List  
49  
Menu page  
No.  
Item⁄  
Default  
OFF  
Settings  
Remarks  
<SKIN DETAIL>  
P11 SKIN DTL  
SKIN GATE  
ON, OFF  
OFF  
OFF, 1, 2, 3, (MAT)  
1, 2, 3: Skin gate can be set to ON  
for the specified channel only.  
(MAT): Displayed when GATE of  
<MULTI MATRIX> is ON.  
ABS  
Highlighted: ABS (Absolute) mode  
[1]  
[2]  
[3]  
Skin tone detail function can be  
independently set for each  
(ON) OFF OFF  
CH SW  
HUE  
ON, OFF  
channel (channel 1 is always ON).  
AUTO AUTO AUTO Execute by ENTER.  
PHASE  
WIDTH  
SAT  
0
0
0
0 to 359  
Absolute values are indicated for  
LEVEL only in ABS mode.  
29  
29  
29  
0 to 90  
89 89 89  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF, - -  
LEVEL  
P12 R-G  
R-B  
0
0
0
<USER MATRIX>  
0
0
0
0
0
0
G-R  
G-B  
B-R  
B-G  
MATRIX  
PRESET  
OFF  
- -  
- - : Displayed when MATRIX is  
OFF (cannot be changed)  
- -  
SMPTE-240M, ITU-709,  
SMPTE-WIDE, NTSC, EBU,  
ITU-601, - -  
USER  
MULTI  
- -  
- -  
0
ON, OFF, - -  
ON, OFF, - -  
<MULTI MATRIX>  
P13 PHASE  
0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135,  
Select an axis (angle) at PHASE  
158, 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, for which the multimatrix  
293, 315, 338  
adjustment to be made, and set  
HUE and SAT. (HUE and SAT can  
be adjusted independently for 16  
axes.)  
HUE  
SAT  
0
0
99 to 99  
99 to 99  
ALL CLEAR  
Execute by ENTER.  
ON, OFF, (SKN)  
GATE  
OFF  
(SKN): Displayed when SKIN  
GATE of <SKIN DETAIL> is  
ON.  
MATRIX  
OFF  
- -  
ON, OFF  
PRESET  
ON, OFF, - -  
- - : Displayed when MATRIX is  
OFF (cannot be changed)  
- -  
SMPTE-240M, ITU-709,  
SMPTE-WIDE, NTSC, EBU,  
ITU-601, - -  
USER  
MULTI  
- -  
- -  
ON, OFF, - -  
ON, OFF, - -  
Menu List  
50  
Menu page  
No.  
Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<SHUTTER>  
P14 SHUTTER  
OFF  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): When a remote  
control unit/panel or a CCU is  
not connected (cannot be  
changed)  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,  
Step shutter setting  
models:  
1/100 (sec)  
CED/E33 models:  
1/60 (sec)  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
29.97PsF: 1/40, 1/60, 1/100,  
1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000  
Note  
There are some formats that  
cannot be selected on  
HDC1450R/1400R.  
25PsF: 1/33, 1/50, 1/100,  
1/125, 1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/2000  
24P/23.98P: 1/32, 1/48,  
1/96, 1/125, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000  
59.94P: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
50P: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000  
ECS FREQ  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 59.94i: 60.00 to 4300 Hz  
Note  
models:  
50i: 50.00 to 4700 Hz  
There are some formats that  
cannot be selected on  
HDC1400R/1450R.  
60.00 Hz  
29.97PsF: 30.00 to 2700 Hz  
CED/E33 models: 25PsF: 25.00 to 2300 Hz  
50.00 Hz  
24PsF/23.98PsF: 24.00 to  
2200 Hz  
59.94P: 59.96 to 4600 Hz  
50P: 50.03 to 4600 Hz  
<NOISE SUP>  
<SCENE FILE>  
P15 NOISE SUP  
0%  
OFF  
0 to 100%  
ON, OFF  
P16  
1
To store and read scene files  
(paint data):  
2
When storing a file in camera  
memory, specify the number  
before executing STORE.  
When reading, only specify the  
number.  
3
4
5
STORE  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
STANDARD  
READ (MSCAM)  
To read the standard paint data  
To load five scene files from a  
“Memory Stick” to internal  
memory  
WRITE (CAMMS)  
Execute by ENTER.  
Max.16 characters  
To write five scene files in the  
camera’s memory to a “Memory  
Stick”  
FILE ID  
Enter a comment for the scene  
files to be written to a “Memory  
Stick.”  
CAM CODE  
DATE  
Camera code  
Display only  
Display only  
Menu List  
51  
MAINTENANCE Menu  
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<AUTO SETUP>  
M01 AUTO BLACK  
AUTO WHITE  
AUTO LEVEL  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
OFF, SAW, 3STEP, 10STEP  
AUTO WHITE SHADING  
AUTO BLACK SHADING  
TEST  
OFF  
<WHITE SHADING>  
M02  
[R]  
0
[G]  
[B]  
0
R, G, and B values can be  
independently set.  
0
0
0
0
0
V SAW  
–99 to 99  
V PARA  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
–99 to 99  
H SAW  
–99 to 99  
H PARA  
–99 to 99  
WHITE  
–99 to 99  
AUTO WHITE SHADING  
WHITE SHAD MODE  
3D WHITE SHAD  
Execute by ENTER.  
RGB, RB  
RB  
ON  
ON, OFF  
<BLACK SHADING>  
M03  
[R] [G] [B] [M]  
R, G, and B values can be  
independently set.  
M (master) value can also be  
set for BLACK.  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
V SAW  
–99 to 99  
V PARA  
0
–99 to 99  
H SAW  
0
–99 to 99  
H PARA  
0
–99 to 99  
BLK SET  
0
–99 to 99  
BLACK  
0
0
–99 to 99  
MASTER GAIN  
AUTO BLACK SHADING  
2D BLACK SHAD  
0 dB  
3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB  
Execute by ENTER.  
ON, OFF  
ON  
0
<OHB MATRIX>  
M04 PHASE  
0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135,  
158, 180, 203, 225, 248,  
270, 293, 315, 338  
To select an axis (angle) at  
PHASE for which the OHB  
matrix adjustment is to be  
made, and set HUE and SAT  
(HUE and SAT can be adjusted  
independently for 16 axes).  
HUE  
SAT  
0
0
–99 to 99  
–99 to 99  
ALL CLEAR  
Execute by ENTER.  
To clear the HUE and SAT  
values for all PHASE settings  
OHB MATRIX  
MATRIX  
OFF  
OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
Menu List  
52  
 
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<AUTO IRIS>  
M05 AUTO IRIS  
OFF  
ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)  
Settings in ( ): When a remote  
control unit/panel or a CCU  
is not connected (cannot be  
changed)  
WINDOW  
1
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  
Select the auto iris windows:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
The shaded parts indicate the  
area where light detection  
occurs.  
OVERRIDE  
- -  
–99 to 99, - -  
To set the override to  
temporarily change the  
reference value for brightness  
of the automatic iris level in the  
range of 2 steps:  
–99: two steps to fully closed  
iris  
99: two steps to fully open iris  
- - : OFF  
The setting returns to “ - - ”  
when the power is turned off.  
IRIS LEVEL  
APL RATIO  
0
–99 to 99  
4 steps  
65  
–99 to 99  
IRIS GAIN  
0
–99 to 99  
IRIS CLOSE  
OFF  
60 dB  
60 dB  
50  
ON, OFF  
<MIC GAIN>  
<UP TALLY>  
M06 MIC1  
(U15)  
MIC2  
20, 30, 40, 50, 60 dB  
20, 30, 40, 50, 60 dB  
0 to 100  
valid only in standalone  
operation  
M07 TALLY BRIGHTNESS  
(U21)  
NUMBER BRIGHTNESS 50  
0 to 100  
CAMERA NUMBER  
NUMBER DISPLAY  
- -  
- -, 1 to 96  
AUTO  
ON, OFF, AUTO  
AUTO: To correspond to the  
UP TALLY switch setting of  
HDLA attached  
<CALL/TALLY>  
M08 CCU CALL  
CAM CALL  
<OUTPUT FORMAT> M09 CURRENT  
(HDC1500R) (U16)  
ON  
ON, OFF, - - -  
- - - : With no CCU connected  
(cannot be changed)  
OFF  
ON, OFF, - - -  
JN4/SYL models:  
1080-59.94i  
Displays the current format.  
CED/E33 models:  
1080-50i  
ACTIVE LINE  
1080  
1080, 720  
The selectable frame settings  
are displayed for the selected  
ACTIVE LINE.  
(not displayed with CCU  
connected)  
JN4/SYL models:  
59.94i  
CED/E33 model:  
50i  
1080: 24PsF, 59.94i,  
29.97PsF, 23.98PsF,  
59.94P, 50i, 25PsF, 50P  
720: 59.94P, 50P  
<OUTPUT FORMAT> M09 CURRENT  
(HDC1550R) (U16)  
UC7 model:  
1080-59.94i  
CED model:  
1080-50i  
Displays the current format.  
ACTIVE LINE  
1080  
1080, 720  
The selectable frame settings  
are displayed for the selected  
ACTIVE LINE.  
(not displayed with CCU  
connected)  
UC7 model: 59.94i 1080: 59.94i, 29.97PsF,  
CED model: 50i  
23.98PsF, 50i, 25PsF,  
24PsF  
720: 59.94P, 50P  
Menu List  
53  
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
1080-59.94i  
1080  
Settings  
Remarks  
<OUTPUT FORMAT> M09 CURRENT  
(HDC1400R JN3/JN4 (U16)  
and HDC1450R UC7  
models)  
Displays the current format.  
ACTIVE LINE  
1080, 720  
The selectable frame setting is  
displayed for the selected  
ACTIVE LINE (not displayed  
with CCU connected)  
59.94i  
1080: 59.94i  
720: 59.94P  
<OUTPUT FORMAT> M09 CURRENT  
1080-50i  
1080  
Displays the current format.  
(HDC1400RCED/E33 (U16)  
ACTIVE LINE  
1080, 720  
The selectable frame setting is  
displayed for the selected  
ACTIVE LINE (not displayed  
with CCU connected)  
and HDC1450R CED  
models)  
50i  
1080: 50i  
720: 50P  
<DOWN  
CONVERTER>  
M10 OUTPUT SIGNAL  
MAIN  
SQ  
MAIN, RET, VF  
SQ, EC  
(U19)  
ASPECT  
<TEST OUT>  
M11 OUTPUT  
(U17)  
VF  
SD-SYNC, HD-SYNC, VF,  
VBS  
(PWR SAVE)  
Displayed in POWER SAVE  
mode only  
VBS-OUT  
CHARACTER  
GAIN  
OFF  
0
ON, OFF  
127 to 127  
127 to 127  
ON, OFF  
CHROMA  
SETUP  
0
ON  
JN3/JN4/SYL/UC7 models  
only (displayed when the  
format is NTSC)  
HD-SYNC-OUT  
V-PHASE  
0
127 to 127  
H-PHASE  
0
127 to 127  
<SDI-2 OUT>  
(HDC1500R)  
M12 OUTPUT  
(U18)  
MAIN  
MAIN, VF, LINK-B, RET, SD- The signal selected for  
SDI  
OUTPUT SIGNAL of <DOWN  
CONVERTER> is output in  
SD-SDI mode.  
(PWR SAVE)  
CHARACTER  
EMB AUDIO  
Displayed in POWER SAVE  
mode only  
OFF  
OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
Not displayed if OUTPUT is set  
to VF or LINK-B  
(1-MIC1 2-MIC2)  
(3-AES1 4-AES2)  
Displayed when OUTPUT is  
MAIN or LINK-B  
(1-PGM1 2-PGM2)  
(3-ENG 4-PROD)  
Displayed when OUTPUT is  
VF, RET, or SD-SDI  
<SDI OUT>  
M12 OUTPUT  
MAIN  
MAIN, VF, RET, SD-SDI  
(HDC1550R/1400R/  
1450R)  
(U18)  
(PWR SAVE)  
Displayed in POWER SAVE  
mode only  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
Not displayed if OUTPUT is set  
to VF  
EMB AUDIO  
(1-MIC1 2-MIC2)  
(3-AES1 4-AES2)  
Displayed when OUTPUT is  
MAIN  
(1-PGM1 2-PGM2)  
(3-ENG 4-PROD)  
Displayed when OUTPUT is  
VF, RET, or SD-SDI  
<POWER SAVE>  
(HDC1500R)  
M13 SDI-2 OUT  
PWR SAVE  
ACTIVE  
PWR SAVE, ACTIVE  
PWR SAVE, ACTIVE  
(U11)  
DOWN CONVERTER  
<POWER SAVE>  
(HDC1550R/1400R/  
1450R)  
M13 SDI OUT  
PWR SAVE  
ACTIVE  
PWR SAVE, ACTIVE  
PWR SAVE, ACTIVE  
(U11)  
DOWN CONVERTER  
Menu List  
54  
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
ON  
Settings  
Remarks  
<TRUNK>  
M14 TRUNK  
ON, OFF  
232c, 422A  
(U20)  
IF  
232c  
<GENLOCK>  
(HDC1500R/1550R  
only)  
M15 REFERENCE  
GENLOCK  
STATUS  
Condition of synchronisation Display only  
Displayed only when no CCU  
connected  
FORMAT  
PHASE  
V
0
0
0
–1024 to 1023  
–1700 to 1700  
–1024 to 1023  
HD H  
SD H  
<DATE>  
M16 DATE/TIME  
yyyy/mm/dd  
hh: mm  
2000 to 2099 / 01 to 12 / 00  
to 31, 00 to 23 : 00 to 59  
<BATTERY ALARM>  
M17 BEFORE END  
END  
11.5 V  
11.0 V  
AUTO1  
11.5 to 17.0 V  
11.0 to 11.5 V  
<OTHERS 1>  
M18 FAN MODE  
OFF, AUTO1, AUTO2 , MIN, AUTO1: Normal rotation  
MAX  
AUTO2: Slow rotation  
CAM BARS  
OFF  
Y
ON, OFF  
V DTL CREATION  
DTL H/V MODE  
TEST 2 MODE  
WHITE SETUP MODE  
ALAC  
NAM, G, R+G, Y  
H/V, V only  
3STEP, 10STEP  
AWB, A.LVL  
AUTO, OFF  
H/V  
3STEP  
A.LVL  
AUTO  
With AUTO selected, the status  
is displayed at the right.  
(ACTIVE): Compensation in  
progress  
(WAIT): Waiting for completion  
of lens initialization  
(STOP): Compensation is  
turned off for a non-  
applicable lens  
<OTHERS 2>  
M19 DATE TYPE  
5 M/D/Y  
1 Y/Mn/D  
2 Mn/D  
3 D/M/Y  
4 D/M  
Y: Year  
Mn: Month (numeric)  
M: Month (character string)  
D: Day  
5 M/D/Y  
6 M/D  
FILTER WHT MEM  
F NO. DISP  
OFF  
ON, OFF  
Set to ON to use independent  
white memory at each CC filter  
position (HDC1500R/1550R  
only).  
CONTROL  
CONTROL, RETURN  
Select the iris indication on the  
panel when AUTO IRIS is off:  
CONTROL: To display the  
value from the camera  
RETURN: To display the value  
returned from the lens  
(When AUTO IRIS is on, the  
value returned from the lens is  
always displayed.)  
<OPTION KEY>  
M20 READ (MStCAM)  
Execute by ENTER.  
To read the install key from a  
“Memory Stick.”  
INSTALLED OPTION  
Displayed only when an option  
has been installed.  
Menu List  
55  
FILE Menu  
Five types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the  
camera; Operator, Reference, Scene, OHB, and Lens.  
You can store the items set with the OPERATION menu  
and customized USER menu in the Operator file.  
For the specific items included in these files, refer to the  
Maintenance Manual.  
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<OPERATOR FILE>  
F01 READ (MSCAM)  
Execute by ENTER.  
To read the operator file from a  
“Memory Stick”  
WRITE (CAMMS)  
PRESET  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
To write the current settings of  
the operator file items to a  
“Memory Stick”  
To set the operator file items to  
the preset values in internal  
memory  
STORE PRESET FILE  
To store the current settings of  
the operator file items in the  
operator file in internal  
memory.  
FILE ID  
max.16 characters  
Camera code  
Enter a comment for the  
operator file to be written to a  
“Memory Stick.”  
CAM CODE  
DATE  
Display only  
Display only  
<SCENE FILE>  
F02  
1
To store and read scene files  
(paint data):  
2
When storing a file in camera  
memory, specify the number  
before executing STORE.  
When reading, only specify the  
number.  
3
4
5
STORE  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
STANDARD  
READ (MSCAM)  
To read the standard paint data  
To load five scene files from a  
“Memory Stick” to internal  
memory  
WRITE (CAMMS)  
Execute by ENTER.  
Max.16 characters  
To write five scene files in the  
camera’s memory to a  
“Memory Stick”  
FILE ID  
Enter a comment for the scene  
files to be written to a “Memory  
Stick.”  
CAM CODE  
DATE  
Camera code  
Display only  
Display only  
Menu List  
56  
 
Menu page  
No. Item⁄  
Default  
Settings  
Remarks  
<REFERENCE>  
F03 STORE FILE  
Execute by ENTER.  
To store the current settings of  
the reference file items in the  
reference file in internal  
memory.  
STANDARD  
Execute by ENTER.  
To read the standard values in  
the reference file in internal  
memory.  
ALL PRESET  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
To resume the factory-preset  
reference file  
READ (MSCAM)  
To load a reference file from a  
“Memory Stick”  
WRITE (CAMMS)  
To write the current settings of  
the reference file items as a  
reference file to a “Memory  
Stick”  
FILE ID  
Max.16 characters  
Enter a comment for the  
reference file to be written to a  
“Memory Stick.”  
CAM CODE  
DATE  
Camera code  
Display only  
Display only  
<LENS FILE>  
F04 STORE FILE  
Execute by ENTER.  
1 to 17  
No.  
1
1 to 16: When using a non-  
serial lens  
17: When using a serial lens  
NAME  
F NO  
xxxxx...  
F1.7  
Changeable only when using a  
non-serial lens  
F1.0 to F3.4  
Changeable only when using a  
non-serial lens  
CENTER MARKER  
H POS  
To set and store the center  
marker position:  
H POS: Increasing the value  
moves it to the right.  
0
0
20 to 20  
V POS  
20 to 20  
V POS: Increasing the value  
moves it downwards.  
STORE  
Execute by ENTER.  
<OHB FILE>  
F05 STORE FILE  
Execute by ENTER.  
To store the offset values of the  
items specific to the CCD (No  
repeated store operation is  
necessary even if the CCD is  
reattached)  
<FILE CLEAR>  
F06 PRESET OPERATOR  
REFERENCE (ALL)  
10 SEC CLEAR  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
ON, OFF  
OFF  
To activate/deactivate the  
function to clear the current  
menu item.  
OHB WHITE SHAD (ALL)  
OHB WHITE SHAD (3D)  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
To clear the 3D WHITE  
SHADING setting only  
OHB BLACK SHAD  
OHB ND OFFSET  
OHB MATRIX  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
Execute by ENTER.  
M.S. FORMAT  
To initialize a “Memory Stick”  
Menu List  
57  
DIAGNOSIS Menu  
This menu is only for viewing and no setting is made using  
this menu.  
Menu page  
No. Item  
Indication  
Remarks  
<OPTICAL LEVEL>  
D01 CCUCAM  
GREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO  
SIGNAL  
With CCU connected only  
CAMCCU  
GREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO  
SIGNAL  
With CCU connected only  
<BOARD STATUS>  
D02 OHB  
DPR  
VDA  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
OK, NG  
Vx.xx R IT  
Vx.xx  
DAP  
AU  
AT  
PS  
SDI  
HDC1500R/1400R only  
HDC1550R/1450R only  
TR  
<PLD VERSION>  
D03 TG  
VDA  
DAP  
Vx.xx  
AT  
Vx.xx  
SDI  
Vx.xx  
TR  
Vx.xx  
HDC1550R/1450R only  
DPR  
HKCT  
D04 AT  
Vx.xx  
Vx.xx  
With HKC-T1500 installed only  
<ROM VERSION>  
<SERIAL No.>  
Vx.xx  
(U22)  
PANEL  
Vx.xx  
With HDLA attached only  
HKCT  
D05 MODEL  
NO.  
Vx.xx  
With HKC-T1500 installed only  
HDCxxxxR  
xxxxxxx  
OPTION  
Displayed if any option is installed.  
Menu List  
58  
 
About a “Memory Stick”  
Using a “Memory Stick”  
Terminal  
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.  
Write-protect tab  
Labelling position  
Usable types of “Memory Stick”  
You can use a “Memory Stick,” a “MagicGate Memory  
Stick,” or a “Memory Stick PRO” with this product.  
However, the MagicGate copyright protection is not  
• When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to  
“LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.  
• Data may be damaged if:  
You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit  
while it is reading or writing data.  
You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to  
the effects of static electricity or electric noise.  
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of  
important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.  
1)  
valid with this product.  
1) MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption  
technology.  
Note  
You cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” or a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” without an appropriate adaptor.  
Notes  
Note on data read/write speed  
• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to  
the “Memory Stick” labeling position.  
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the  
labeling position.  
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the  
combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick”  
compliant product you use.  
• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.  
• Do not touch the terminal of the “Memory Stick” with  
anything, including your finger or metallic objects.  
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.  
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.  
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that  
is:  
Inserting a “Memory Stick”  
Insert a “Memory Stick” with the label side up into the  
“Memory Stick” slot until it clicks and the access lamp  
lights in red.  
U  
—Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun  
—Under direct sunlight  
CEL  
Label side  
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” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the  
material has been recorded in accordance with copyright  
and other applicable laws.  
• The “Memory Stick” application software may be  
modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.  
• Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage  
performances and other entertainment events, even if  
they are recorded for personal use only.  
Access lamp  
Memory Stick  
Access lamp  
If the access lamp is lit or is flashing, data is being read  
from or written to the “Memory Stick.” At this time, do not  
shake the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the  
power of the product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This  
may damage the data.  
Using a “Memory Stick”  
59  
 
• “Memory Stick” and  
Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick Duo” and  
are trademarks of Sony  
are  
Specifications  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “MagicGate” and  
are  
HDC1500R  
General  
are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
Power requirements 240 V AC, 1.4 A (max.)  
180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)  
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)  
Dimensions  
See page 65.  
Imager  
Imager  
Method  
2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD  
3-CCD, RGB  
Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)  
Electrical characteristics  
Sensitivity  
f10.0 with 1080/59.94i  
f11.0 with 1080/50i  
(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)  
Typical 56 dB/64 dB (NS MAX)  
Image S/N  
Horizontal resolution  
1000 TV lines (at center of screen)  
5% or higher modulation  
Geometric distortion Negligible (not including lens  
distortion)  
Optical system specifications  
Spectral system  
Built-in filters  
F1.4 prism  
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  
CCU  
Optical/electrical multi-connector  
(1)  
LENS  
12-pin (1)  
Specifications  
60  
   
VF  
MIC 1 IN  
20-pin (1)  
XLR 3-pin, female (1)  
Attention concernant le câble optique/électrique  
composite:  
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2  
Pour la connexion entre l’unité de commande de caméra et  
une caméra, utilisez un câble optique/électrique composite  
avec connecteurs spécifiés dans ce manuel pour assurer la  
conformité avec la réglementation EMC.  
XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)  
For MIC: 60 dBu (may be selected  
up to 20 dBu by menu or  
HDCU1000/1500 operations),  
balanced  
Für Kunden in USA, Kanada, Europa, Australien und  
Neuseeland  
For LINE: 0 dBu, balanced  
Anschlüsse für optische/elektrische FBAS-Kabel:  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (an „CAMERA“-  
Anschluss an der Kamerasteuereinheit)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (an „CCU“-Anschluss  
an der KAMERA)  
INTERCOM1, INTERCOM2  
XLR 5-pin, female (1 each)  
EARPHONE  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
Stereo minijack (1)  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC  
4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC,  
500 mA maximum (may be  
limited depending on the load and  
input conditions)  
Vorsichtsmaßregeln für optische/elektrische FBAS-  
Kabel:  
Für Verbindung zwischen Kamerasteuereinheit und  
Kamera verwenden Sie immer ein optisches/elektrisches  
FBAS-Kabel mit Steckern, wie in dieser Anleitung  
beschrieben, um die Grenzwerte der geltenden EMV-  
Vorschriften zu erfüllen.  
SDI 1, 2  
BNC type (1 each)  
TEST OUT  
BNC type (1)  
GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER  
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PROMPTER2  
RET CTRL  
REMOTE  
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
6-pin (1)  
8-pin (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
TRACKER  
CRANE  
10-pin (1)  
12-pin (1)  
HDC1400R  
Supplied accessories  
Operation manual (1)  
Cable clamp belt (1 set)  
Switch label 1, 2 (1 each)  
General  
Power requirements 240 V AC, 1.4 A (max.)  
180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)  
For the customers in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe,  
Australia, and New Zealand  
Connectors for optical/electric composite cables:  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (to the “CAMERA”  
connector on CCU)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (to the “CCU”  
connector on CAMERA)  
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)  
See page 65.  
Dimensions  
Caution on the optical/electric composite cable:  
For connection between the camera control unit and a  
camera, be sure to use an optical/electric signal composite  
cable with the connectors specified in this manual in order  
to comply with the limit for EMC regulations.  
Imager  
Imager  
Method  
2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD  
3-CCD, RGB  
Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)  
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis, au Canada, en  
Europe, à l’Australie, et à la Nouvelle-Zélande  
Connecteurs pour les câbles optiques/électriques  
composites:  
Electrical characteristics  
Sensitivity  
f10.0 with 1080/59.94i  
f11.0 with 1080/50i  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (au connecteur  
«CAMERA» de l’unité de commande de caméra)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (au connecteur  
«CCU» de la caméra)  
(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)  
Typical 56 dB/64 dB (NS MAX)  
Image S/N  
Horizontal resolution  
1000 TV lines (at center of screen)  
5% or higher modulation  
Geometric distortion Negligible (not including lens  
distortion)  
Specifications  
61  
 
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis, au Canada, en  
Europe, à l’Australie, et à la Nouvelle-Zélande  
Connecteurs pour les câbles optiques/électriques  
composites:  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (au connecteur  
«CAMERA» de l’unité de commande de caméra)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (au connecteur  
«CCU» de la caméra)  
Optical system specifications  
Spectral system  
Built-in optical filters1: clear  
2: 1/4 ND  
F1.4 prism  
3: 1/16 ND  
4: 1/64 ND  
5: cross  
Attention concernant le câble optique/électrique  
composite:  
Pour la connexion entre l’unité de commande de caméra et  
une caméra, utilisez un câble optique/électrique composite  
avec connecteurs spécifiés dans ce manuel pour assurer la  
conformité avec la réglementation EMC.  
Input/output connectors  
CCU  
Optical/electrical multi-connector  
(1)  
LENS  
12-pin (1)  
VF  
20-pin (1)  
MIC 1 IN  
XLR 3-pin, female (1)  
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2  
Für Kunden in USA, Kanada, Europa, Australien und  
Neuseeland  
XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)  
For MIC: 60 dBu (may be selected  
up to 20 dBu by menu or  
HDCU1000/1500 operations),  
balanced  
Anschlüsse für optische/elektrische FBAS-Kabel:  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (an „CAMERA“-  
Anschluss an der Kamerasteuereinheit)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (an „CCU“-Anschluss  
an der KAMERA)  
For LINE: 0 dBu, balanced  
INTERCOM1, INTERCOM2  
XLR 5-pin, female (1 each)  
Vorsichtsmaßregeln für optische/elektrische FBAS-  
Kabel:  
Für Verbindung zwischen Kamerasteuereinheit und  
Kamera verwenden Sie immer ein optisches/elektrisches  
FBAS-Kabel mit Steckern, wie in dieser Anleitung  
beschrieben, um die Grenzwerte der geltenden EMV-  
Vorschriften zu erfüllen.  
EARPHONE  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
Stereo minijack (1)  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC  
4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC,  
500 mA maximum (may be  
limited depending on the load and  
input conditions)  
SDI  
BNC type (1)  
TEST OUT  
BNC type (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER  
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
6-pin (1)  
RET CTRL  
REMOTE  
TRACKER  
CRANE  
8-pin (1)  
10-pin (1)  
12-pin (1)  
HDC1550R  
General  
Supplied accessories  
Operation manual (1)  
Cable clamp belt (1 set)  
Switch label 1, 2 (1 each)  
Power requirements 180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)  
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. 4.9 kg (10 lb 13 oz) (camera  
head only)  
For the customers in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe,  
Australia, and New Zealand  
Dimensions  
See page 65.  
Connectors for optical/electric composite cables:  
• LEMO® PUW.3K.93C.TLCC96 (to the “CAMERA”  
connector on CCU)  
• LEMO® FUW.3K.93C.TLMC96 (to the “CCU”  
connector on CAMERA)  
Imager  
Imager  
Method  
2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD  
3-CCD, RGB  
Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)  
Caution on the optical/electric composite cable:  
For connection between the camera control unit and a  
camera, be sure to use an optical/electric signal composite  
cable with the connectors specified in this manual in order  
to comply with the limit for EMC regulations.  
Specifications  
62  
 
Electrical characteristics  
Supplied accessories  
Sensitivity  
f10.0 with 1080/59.94i  
f11.0 with 1080/50i  
(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)  
Typical 56 dB/64 dB (NS MAX)  
Operation manual (1)  
Cable clamp belt (1 set)  
Switch label 1, 2 (1 each)  
Image S/N  
Horizontal resolution  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
1000 TV lines (at center of screen)  
5% or higher modulation  
Geometric distortion Negligible (not including lens  
distortion)  
HDC1450R  
Optical system specifications  
General  
Spectral system  
Built-in filters  
F1.4 prism  
Power requirements 180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)  
12 V DC, 7 A (max.)  
Operating temperature  
Color temperature conversion filters  
A: cross filter  
B: 3200K (clear)  
C: 4300K  
20°C to +45°C (4°F to +113°F)  
Storage temperature 20°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F)  
Mass  
D: 6300K  
E: 8000K  
ND filters  
1: clear  
Approx. 4.9 kg (10 lb 13 oz) (camera  
head only)  
See page 65.  
Dimensions  
2: 1/4 ND  
3: 1/8 ND  
4: 1/16 ND  
5: 1/64 ND  
Imager  
Imager  
Method  
2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD  
3-CCD, RGB  
Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)  
Input/output connectors  
Electrical characteristics  
HDCU/HDFX  
LENS  
VF  
MIC 1 IN  
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2  
Triax connector (1)  
12-pin (1)  
20-pin (1)  
XLR 3-pin, female (1)  
Sensitivity  
f10.0 with 1080/59.94i  
f11.0 with 1080/50i  
(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)  
Typical 56 dB/64 dB (NS MAX)  
Image S/N  
Horizontal resolution  
XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)  
For MIC: 60 dBu (may be selected  
up to 20 dBu by menu or  
HDCU1000/1500 operations),  
balanced  
1000 TV lines (at center of screen)  
5% or higher modulation  
Geometric distortion Negligible (not including lens  
distortion)  
For LINE: 0 dBu, balanced  
INTERCOM1, INTERCOM2  
XLR 5-pin, female (1 each)  
Optical system specifications  
EARPHONE  
Stereo minijack (1)  
Spectral system  
Built-in optical filters1: clear  
2: 1/4 ND  
F1.4 prism  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC  
4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC,  
500 mA maximum (may be  
limited depending on the load and  
input conditions)  
3: 1/16 ND  
4: 1/64 ND  
5: cross  
SDI  
TEST OUT  
BNC type (1)  
BNC type (1)  
Input/output connectors  
HDCU/HDFX  
LENS  
Triax connector (1)  
12-pin (1)  
GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER  
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
6-pin (1)  
VF  
20-pin (1)  
RET CTRL  
REMOTE  
TRACKER  
CRANE  
MIC 1 IN  
XLR 3-pin, female (1)  
8-pin (1)  
10-pin (1)  
12-pin (1)  
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2  
XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)  
Specifications  
63  
 
For MIC: 60 dBu (may be selected  
up to 20 dBu by menu or  
HDCU1000/1500 operations),  
balanced  
Related equipment  
HDFX100 HD Triax CCU Adaptor  
HDCU1000/1500 HD Camera Control Unit  
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit  
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel  
VCS-700 Video Selector  
CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit  
For LINE: 0 dBu, balanced  
INTERCOM1, INTERCOM2  
XLR 5-pin, female (1 each)  
Stereo minijack (1)  
EARPHONE  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC  
4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC,  
500 mA maximum (may be  
limited depending on the load and  
input conditions)  
Note  
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before  
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES  
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR  
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF  
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE  
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON  
WHATSOEVER.  
SDI  
TEST OUT  
BNC type (1)  
BNC type (1)  
GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER  
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
6-pin (1)  
RET CTRL  
REMOTE  
TRACKER  
CRANE  
8-pin (1)  
10-pin (1)  
12-pin (1)  
Supplied accessories  
Operation manual (1)  
Cable clamp belt (1 set)  
Switch label 1, 2 (1 each)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Optional Accessories and Related  
Equipment  
Optional accessories  
HD Electronic Viewfinder  
HDVF-20A (2-type, monochrome)  
HDVF-200 (2-type, monochrome)  
HDVF-550 (5-type, monochrome)  
HDVF-C30WR (2.7-type, color)  
HDVF-C35W (3.5-type, color)  
HDVF-C730W (6.3-type, color)  
HDVF-C950W (9-type, color)  
HDLA1500/1505 Large Lens Adaptor  
HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptor  
CAC-12 Microphone Holder  
CAC-6 Return Video Selector  
BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket  
HKC-DF14 Dual Optical Filter Unit (only for HDC1400R/  
1450R)  
VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor  
“Memory Stick”  
Low-repulsion Shoulder Pad A-8286-346-A  
Specifications  
64  
 
Dimensions  
HDC1500R/1400R  
Unit: mm (inches)  
135 (5 3  
/
)
8
362 (14 3  
/
)
8
HDC1550R/1450R  
Unit: mm (inches)  
156 (6 1  
/
)
4
362 (14 3  
/
)
8
Specifications  
65  
 
Specifications  
66  
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.  
HDC1500R (JN4/SYL/CED/E33)  
HDC1400R (JN3/JN4/CED/E33)  
HDC1550R (UC7/CED)  
HDC1450R (UC7/CED)  
4-140-776-02(1)  
Sony Corporation  
Printed in Japan  
2009.12 08  
© 2009  

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