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- Page 1 HD MULTI PURPOSE CAMERA HDC-X300/X300K HDC-X310/X310K OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 6)
- Page 2 Appliance Connector/Plug that conforms to the safely studio). regulations of each country if applicable. 2. Use the Power Cord (2-core mains lead)/Appliance The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Ampere).
- Page 3 For HDC-X310/X310K only This HD Multi Purpose Camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser diode properties Wave length: 1310 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 0.51 mW (max.) Laserdiode data Bølgelængde: 1310 nm Strålingsvarighed: Kontinuerlig Lasereffekt: 0,51 mW (max.) Laserdiodens egenskaper Våglängd: 1310 nm Strålningstid: utan avbrott...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Notes on Operation ..............5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ............... 6 Preparations ....................6 Reading the CD-ROM Manual...............6 Overview ....................7 Features ......................7 System Examples ...................9 Locations and Functions of Parts ............14 Side Panel .....................14 Rear Panel (Connector Panel) ..............16 Front Panel....................18 Lens (HDC-X300K/X310K only) ..............19 HKC-SV1 Filter Servo Unit (Optional) ............21... -
Page 5: Important Notes On Operation
If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your supplier or Sony service representative. Aliasing When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may Notes on the lens (supplied with the HDC- appear jagged or flicker. -
Page 6: Using The Cd-Rom Manual
“Preparations” above. Notes • If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase a printed version of the operation manual (Japanese/English version). Contact your Sony service representative. -
Page 7: Overview
Slow-Shutter mode, which allows the charge accumulation period of the CCD (typically 1/60 or 1/50 The HDC-X300 series is a multipurpose HD video camera second) to be extended to approximately two seconds (64 that incorporates special three units of -inch type 1.5-... - Page 8 In 24P Frame Lock mode, pull-down sequence synchronization among multiple HDC-X300-series cameras can be achieved by inputting/outputting a 2-3 pull-down trigger signal. Optical ND filters and electronic CC function...
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Page 9: System Examples
System Examples HD studio operation Example 1: Operation using a tripod Remote Control Device max. 1000 m RCP-750/751, RM-B750/B150, etc. HDC-X310K (HDC-X310 + lens) HFU-X310 Single-mode optical fiber cable HD Camera Interface Unit 8-pin connector cable FILTER 1 CLEAR 3 1/16ND 2 1/4ND 4 1/64ND MENU... - Page 10 Camera system for long-distance transmission (e.g., fixed-point observation, weather surveillance) Example 1 HDC-X300K (HDC-X300 + lens) HDSDI OUT FILTER 1 CLEAR 3 1/16ND 2 1/4ND 4 1/64ND MENU ENTER UP/WHITE DOWN/BLACK Power HAD HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO CAMERA BNC cable System controller...
- Page 11 MONITOR HFBK-XG1 D-sub 15-pin cable a) See “Applicable optical fiber cables” on page 9. b) Anycast Station and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Example 2: Used with an HD switcher HDC-X300K (HDC-X300 + lens) HD video screen BNC cable...
- Page 12 HD camera system for large venues (e.g., classroom, wedding parlors) Ceiling HDC-X300K (HDC-X300 + lens) Video projector RGB/YPbPr HD video monitor, MENU ENTER UP/WHITE DOWN/BLACK VIDEO OUT Cable of a D-sub 15-pin connector HD VTR, etc. Power HAD to a D-sub 15-pin connector (or to...
- Page 13 Example 2: Operating light system Ceiling Single-mode optical fiber cable (max. 1000 m) HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board HDC-X310 BNC cable MONITOR HD-SDI HD-SDI HD-SDI HFBK-HD1 LMD-232W LCD Monitor, etc. HFBK-TS1 i.LINK (HDV) Interface Board i.LINK cable i.LINK (HDV) OUT i.LINK AUDIO HFBK-TS1 ( HDV )
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Page 14: Locations And Functions Of Parts
DOWN/BLACK Power HAD HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO CAMERA iTally unit jTripod mount holes (bottom) The figure shows the HDC-X300/ X300K camera head. a ND filter select knob c TALLY switch Select the desired ND filter. This switch is located on the back of the top of the tally 1: Clear unit. - Page 15 e ENTER button Lower (enabled): The four buttons are active. Used to register menu settings in Menu mode. Switch 2 (VD/SYNC) For details on menu operations, see “Menu Operations” Select the signal to be supplied from pin 14 of the VIDEO on page 26.
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Page 16: Rear Panel (Connector Panel)
VIDEO OUT hOFC connectors a Power switch and indicator b HDSDI OUT connector (BNC type) (HDC-X300/ X300K) Set the switch to the upper position ( I ) to turn on the camera. The indicator is lit when the power is on. -
Page 17: Dc In Connector
c TRIGGER connector (BNC type) When the camera is in Still mode, this connector functions as the still-picture trigger input. While this connector is on the ground level, the camera output still pictures. When the camera is in 24P (2-3 pulldown) mode, the connector functions as the 2-3 pull-down sequence signal connector. -
Page 18: Front Panel
Front Panel Tally cable (Tally unit) aTALLY connector TALLY ND filter select knob (page 14) Rubber lens mount stopper bLens mount Lens mount cap Lens mount lever Lens stopper attachment a TALLY connector (minijack) The tally signal is supplied from this connector. Tally can be controlled via the cable from the tally unit connected here. -
Page 19: Lens (Hdc-X300K/X310K Only)
Lens (HDC-X300K/X310K only) Grip mIRIS button nIRIS selector kFlange focal length oMotorized zoom lever adjustment button RET button (unused with HDC-X300 series) lIG control REC button (unused with HDC-X300 series) aFocus ring bZoom ring cAperture ring dAuto-focus indicator MACRO eMACRO switch... -
Page 20: Focus Switch
e MACRO switch m IRIS (instant automatic aperture adjustment) button Set to ON for close-up work in Macro mode. In this mode, you can focus subjects in the range of 5 cm* to infinity, While using manual aperture control (IRIS selector set to including the macro area (5 cm* to 90 cm from the lens M), press this button to switch temporarily for automatic top). -
Page 21: Hkc-Sv1 Filter Servo Unit (Optional)
Turn the lens mount lever fully clockwise while holding the lens to secure it. Note Return the rubber lens mount stopper to its original To attach the HKC-SV1 to the HDC-X300/X300K, position. modification of the camera may be required. Consult your Sony representative. -
Page 22: Removing The Tally Unit
When transporting or storing the camera without attaching the lens Attach the mount cap and secure it by turning the lens mount lever clockwise. Then return the rubber lens mount stopper to its original BL AC DO W N/ /W HI TE R UP EN TE position. -
Page 23: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod
Connecting Optical Fiber Cables (HDC-X310/X310K) To connect the optional HFU-X310 HD Camera Interface Unit to the HDC-X310/X310K, use commercially H D SD I O U T available optical fiber cables (Single mode, LC connectors TR IG G at both ends). Connect the cables to the OFC connectors of the HFU- GE NL OC K IN... -
Page 24: Connecting A Power Source
1-757-562-61 (for Canada) 1-575-131-91 (for European countries) Approx. 3 m (10 ft.) (The figure shows the HDC-X300/X300K.) Note If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or if the camera or subject moves during the adjustment, adjustment may M EN U fail. - Page 25 Adjusting When the adjustment is completed successfully The auto-focus indicator goes dark, and the message on the FB ADJUST page changes to “FB: OK.” Flange focal length adjustment button Motorized zoom lever To adjust in Manual mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL line on the FB ADJUST page to MANUAL and proceed as follows: Open the iris, place the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m (10 ft.) away from the...
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Page 26: Selecting The Scan Mode
Selecting the Scan Mode Menu Operations Scan modes 60I/30PsF/24P and 50I/25PsF can be selected You can perform various settings using menus displayed for this camera. on the video output. The menu display is sent to all video output lines. To select the scan mode when turning on For the menu operations, use the four buttons on the side the power panel. -
Page 27: Setting The Camera To Menu Mode
To move to another menu page FILE menu This menu permits you to access several types of files for Press the UP/WHITE button to move the arrow to the storing/retrieving the various setting data of the camera. page number at the upper left corner of the screen then press the ENTER button. - Page 28 Caution If any of the following messages is displayed when you enter Menu mode, immediately stop using the camera and contact Sony service personnel: HIGH TEMPERATURE!: The temperature inside the unit is extremely high. FAN DOES NOT WORK!: The fan is not operating even when needed.
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Page 29: Menu Items
Menu Items When the setting range in the Settings column is enclosed The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative value. The depending on the preset status. indication 0 means that the item is set at the preset value For the indications in the File column, see “FILE Menu”... - Page 30 01: FUNCTION 1 SLS [F] /3/4/5/6/7/8/16/32/64 To select the number of accumulating frames (cont.) of the slow shutter when you set SHUTTER MODE to SLS 02: FUNCTION 2 IRIS OVERRIDE –1/ –0.5/ /0.5/1 To select the reference value for the iris [OFF] D5600 To turn the function that electrically applies a...
- Page 31 [OFF] 04: OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE <A> ON/ To determine whether to add the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance setting in memory cell A WARM–COOL <A> Color temperature values To set the offset (as a color temperature [3200] value) for the white balance to add to the white balance setting in memory cell A when...
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Page 32: Paint Menu
PAINT Menu Pages Items Settings (default in Functions File [ON] P01: SW STATUS GAMMA /OFF To turn the gamma correction on/off S R A [ON] MATRIX /OFF To turn the linear matrix correction on/off S R A [ON] KNEE /OFF To turn the knee correction on/off S R A [ON]... - Page 33 [ON] P05: KNEE KNEE /OFF To turn knee correction on/off S R A [ON] /OFF To turn the DCC function for high-luminance subjects on an off [85.0] KNEE POINT 50.0 to to 109.0 (0.1 To set the knee point level (in %) S R A steps) KNEE SLOPE...
- Page 34 [ON] P09: MATRIX 1 MATRIX /OFF To turn the linear matrix correction function S R A on/off Note The user matrix and preset matrix settings are disabled when MATRIX is set to OFF. [OFF] USER MATRIX To turn the user-set matrix correction function S R A on/off USER MATRIX SAT...
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Page 35: Maintenance Menu
MAINTENANCE Menu Pages Items Settings (default in Functions File M01: WHT SHAD CH SEL /G/B To select the channel to be adjusted on this WHITE SHADING page (The four items below can be set independently.) WHT H SAW (–99 to to +99) To adjust H Saw white shading compensation WHT H PARA... - Page 36 To select the transmission rate (bps) when the unit is to be controlled with “RS-232C camera control protocol.” For details on “RS-232C camera control protocol,” ask your Sony representative. ZOOM SELECT To set the zooming direction of the lens when operating it from the connected camera...
- Page 37 [HD] M07:GENLOCK SOURCE To select the type of genlock signal (when the HFU- HD: analog HD (3-level sync) X310 is not SD: SD (2-level sync) connected) H PHASE FINE 0 to 99 To fine-adjust the H phase for genlock (The value changes in steps of 1, updating the first and second digits of the setting.) H PHASE COARSE –1800 to +1800...
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Page 38: File Menu
FILE Menu The adjustment data can be stored as files in memory on Reference file this camera. This file stores the reference values used for auto-setup There are following types of file, which are accessed using adjustments and the standard settings of control functions. the FILE menu: When you execute an auto setup operation from the connected camera control, the corresponding items are... -
Page 39: Diagnosis Menu
1) If the filter is kept rotated continuously, it may be regarded as an abnormal operation and “ERROR” may be displayed. The “ERROR” indication is maintained until the camera is turned off. Note If NG appears, consult your Sony service personnel. Menu Operations... -
Page 40: Specifications
(2 lb 13 oz) (not including lens) Always verify that the unit is operating properly before Camera head+Tally unit: Approx. 1.8 kg use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES (3 lb 15 oz) (not including lens) OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED... -
Page 41: Ac Adaptor (Supplied)
Peak inrush current TALLY OUT mini jack (1) (1) Power ON, current probe method: HDSDI OUT BNC-type (1) (HDC-X300/X300K 70 A (240 V), 30 A (100 V) only) (2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in VIDEO OUT HD D-sub 15-pin (1) -
Page 42: Optical Fiber Cable (On The Market) (For The Hdc-X310/X310K)
4 1/64ND MENU ENTER UP/WHITE DOWN/BLACK GENLOCK IN TRIGGER Power HAD HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO CAMERA HDC-X300 series (1) SCAN MODE: 24P The same pull-down FRM SEQ TRIGGER: IN sequence is applied. Reference signal Trigger signal FILTER 1 CLEAR 3 1/16ND... - Page 43 Timing chart 1: FRM SEQ TRIGGER: OUT 1/23.976 sec 24P (shooting) 60i (output) frame frame frame frame frame frame frame 1/29.97 sec Trigger (output) 60i (output) 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1 Trigger (output) Timing chart 2: FRM SEQ TRIGGER: IN A trailing edge during this period is valid.
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Page 44: Shooting In Still Mode
Shooting in Still Mode Timing chart 1: From Motion to Still External trigger signal Motion picture output Still picture (E) output 1 frame Video signal A ( f1 ) A ( f2 ) A ( f1 ) A ( f2 ) B ( f1 ) B ( f2 ) B ( f1 ) B ( f2 ) C ( f1 ) C ( f2 ) C ( f1 ) C ( f2 ) D ( f1 ) D ( f2 ) D ( f1 ) D ( f2 ) E ( f1 ) E ( f2 ) E ( f1 ) E ( f2 ) Still picture (E) exposure period 1 CCD readout field 1... -
Page 45: Operations Of The Total Level Control System (Tlcs)
Operations of the Total Level Control System (TLCS) 1. Auto Gain Control (AGC) operation Iris value CLOSE OPEN AGC CHANGE POINT Gain value 0 dB AGC LIMIT If the light volume changes such that Auto Iris opens the iris to the AGC CHANGE POINT, the iris is fixed at the CHANGE POINT, and the light volume is adjusted by Auto Gain. - Page 46 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...
- Page 47 Sony Corporation HDC-X300/X300K/X310/X310K(SY) 3-854-615-07(1) © 2004...