Camera Head; Camera Control Unit - Sony BVP-900 Series Product Information Manual

2-2. Camera Head

BVP-900/900P — The BVP-900/900P is an outstanding color video
camera which incorporates Sony ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal
Processing) and 12-bit A/D conversion. Using industry-first CCD
imager technology, the BVP-900/900P is easy to upgrade from the
4:3 standard to switchable 16:9/4:3 operation, allowing users to
capitalize on the growth in widescreen programming. Using the
proven Power HAD 1000 CCD with its excellent highlight handling,
the BVP-900/900P provides a 900 TV line resolution and achieves the
remarkably low smear level of -145dB (FIT). Just some of the state-of-
the-art features are:
* Triple skin tone detail
* Adaptive detail control
* Fine detail
* Electronic soft focus
* Adaptive highlight control
* Knee saturation
* 3-D white shading
* Multi matrix control
* Skin tone auto iris
These improvements contribute to an unsurpassed image quality,
making the BVP-900/900P a true 'top-of-the-line' studio/OB camera.
BVP-950/950P — The BVP-950/950P is the portable version of the
BVP-900/900P and has identical video processing circuitry. Both
models have the same signal performance and can be controlled
either at the camera head or by remote control through studio
system peripherals such as the CCU-700A/700AP Camera Control
Unit, MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit and CNU-700/CNU-500 Camera
Command Network Units. Because of this design concept, users of
the BVP-950/950P have the same features, the same operational
performance and the same operational 'feel' as the BVP-900/900P -
an optimized solution to meet the needs of high-end users for a
companion studio portable camera.
The flexible interfacing of the BVP-900 and BVP-950 (and their
respective 625/50 PAL versions the BVP-900P and BVP-950P) means
that they are not only high-end broadcasting cameras with the latest
technology, but they can also be easily integrated into conventional
studio/OB vehicle systems that use earlier BVP-500 Series cameras.
Main Features of Camera Heads
(a) Excellent Picture Quality
* Sensitivity F10.0 at 2000 lx with OHB-750WSA/P, OHB-
730WS/P and OHB-730/P
F8.0 at 2000 lx with OHB-750A/P (3200 K, 89.9%
reflectance)
* S/N (Typical) 65 dB (NTSC), 63 dB (PAL)
* Resolution 900 TVL (4:3 OHB CCD models)
* Modulation 80% (at 5 MHz), DTL OFF
* Smear level -145 dB (With Power HAD FIT imager installed)
* Total absence of lag and highlight artifacts
(b) Wide band triax transmission
* 10 MHz for luminance channel
* Up to 2000 m cable length (with ø14.5 mm cable, with CCU-
700A/700AP)
* Up to 1000 m cable length (with ø8.5 mm cable, with CCU-
700A/700AP)
(c) Enhanced Camera Operator functions
* Picture in picture (BVP-900/900P only)
* Cursor memory (BVP-900/900P only)
* Up to four (BVP-900/900P) or four (BVP-950/950P with CA-
570/570P) selectable return video feeds
(d) Advanced intercom system
* Individual ENG/PROD lines
* Microphone system
* PGM audio system
(e) Utility outputs (BVP-900/900P only)
* Up to 200VA
* 12 V DC output (for script light or wireless microphone receiver)
* Prompter output
(f) Full companion camera
* The BVP-950/950P portable camera has the same picture quality
and remote operational controls as the studio/OB camera BVP-
900/900P
(g) Compact size and easy maintenance
* Highly sophisticated mechanical design
* BVP-900/900P 20.0 Kg (44 lb 1 oz) (without viewfinder)
* BVP-950/950P 3.7 Kg (7 lb 5 oz) (with viewfinder and OHB)
* All boards plug-in for easy maintenance
(h) Convenient return video select
Up to four return video signal can be selected for operational
convenience. Return video switches and intercom switch are fitted on
the carrying handle of the BVP-950/950P to suit various shooting
styles.
(i) Comfortable BVP-950/950P operation
Thanks to a new soft material, the shoulder pad of the BVP-950/950P
comfortably molds to the operator's shoulder. It incorporates a
pivoting chest pad and does not require forward/backward
adjustment.

2-3. Camera Control Unit

The CCU-700A/700AP is a camera control unit for use with BVP-900
Series cameras. By incorporating of wideband Triax transmission
system and a digital control system, as well as three optional SDI
outputs, the CCU-700A/700AP offers maximum camera performance
combined with flexible operation. It has been designed to achieve the
highest reliability, afford easy maintenance and allow flexible system
configuration.
The CCU-550/550P Camera Control Unit is also available for use
with BVP-950/950P portable cameras. A compact body, two SDI
outputs (with a BKP-5972 option fitted) and optional 12 V DC
operation (BKP-5974) make this unit ideal for field use.
Main Features of the CCU-700A/700AP
(Camera Control Unit)
(a) Wideband triax transmission
* 10 MHz luminance channel for high performance transmission; 6
MHz for each color difference signals
* Up to 2000 m cable length (with ø14.5 mm cable)
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