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OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 COLOR CAMERA HDC4300 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview..............3 Features ................3 Main Functions ..............3 System Configuration ............6 Locations and Functions of Parts......7 Accessory Attachments............7 Controls and Connectors ..........7 Preparations............. 13 Attaching a Lens ............13 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.........13 Attaching a Viewfinder ...........14 Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied) ....16 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ......17 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod ........17...

  • Page 3: Overview

    (The addition of image formats is supported using options.) Low key saturation 1) For details about supported software versions, contact a Sony sales This compensates for saturation in low-key zones. It representative or Sony service representative.
  • Page 4 Detail boost-frequency control Menu-based operation function The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 MHz to 30 MHz. You can make selections and settings related to viewfinder This allows the thickness of the detail signal to be set display items, safety zone marker, center marker, and screen appropriately for the subject, thus enabling high-definition size marker, etc.
  • Page 5 You can add new functions and compatibility with other video formats by embedding the following optional accessories. For details about installing optional accessories, please contact a Sony sales representative or Sony service representative. For specifications or more detailed information on optional accessories, refer to the manual of each accessory.

  • Page 6: System Configuration

    System Configuration Note Production of some of the peripherals and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued. For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Connection example HDVF-550/C730W/C550W/EL75/L750/L770 Viewfinder HDVF-20A...

  • Page 7: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    i Lens mount To attach a lens. Locations and Functions j LENS connector (12-pin) of Parts Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens functions through this cable. k Tripod mount Accessory Attachments Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the camera on a tripod.
  • Page 8 b RET 1 (return video 1) button i WHITE BAL (white balance memory selection) switch The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit is To select the white balance adjustment method or the memory monitored on the viewfinder screen while this button is used to store the adjusted value when the camera is used in pressed.
  • Page 9 f INTERCOM LEVEL control Front left To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level. The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the INTERCOM 1 and 2 LEVEL/MIC switches (on the JN/SY- model operation panel (page 10)) or the LEVEL switch (on the CE/CN-model operation panel (page 11)) on the rear of the camera are set to FRONT.
  • Page 10 f SDI 2 (serial digital interface 2) connector (BNC-type) a INTERCOM1 and INTERCOM2 controls and switches For HD-SDI signal output. There are PGM1 and 2 controls incorporated with a line select During standalone operation, also used for inputting an switch, a LEVEL/MIC switch, and INCOM level control each HD-SDI return signal.
  • Page 11 CE and CN models (for PAL areas) 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 LEVEL switch REAR: The intercom audio listening level is adjusted with the controls on this panel.
  • Page 12 c CRANE connector (12-pin) k TEST OUT connector (BNC-type) For external interface, such as viewfinder and external data. To output the analog signal. This also supplies the VBS signal, an HD signal nearly equal d USB connector (for connecting a USB drive) to the signal output from the VF connector, an HD-SYNC Connect a USB drive to save or load the settings data file.

  • Page 13: Preparations

    Note Preparations To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative or Sony service representative. Attaching a Lens For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual. Attachment procedure Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

  • Page 14: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Note VF connector The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the flange focal Viewfinder stopper length are in different positions on different lenses. Refer to the operation manual for the particular lens. Adjustment procedure 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.
  • Page 15 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Attaching procedure of the BKW-401 To adjust the position forward or backward Turn the arm of the rotation mechanism assembly of the BKW-401 in the direction of the arrow in the following illustration. Viewfinder front-rear Next, using a hexagonal wrench 3 mm across flats, LOCK knob positioning lever...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Cable Clamp Belt (Supplied)

    Adjust the front-rear position so that the camera Secure the cable clamp belt to the camera, using the handle does not interfere when you rotate the two supplied +B3×8 screws. BKW-401 arm upwards. Not interfering with handle Screws (+B3×8) Release the buckle, bundle the cable with the Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt belt,...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Attachment procedure Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Attach the tripod attachment to the tripod and secure You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory it with the screw. setting) backward by up to 10 mm (13/32 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch).

  • Page 18: Adjustments And Settings For Shooting

    Removing the camera from the tripod Adjustments and attachment Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of Settings for Shooting the arrow. Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance In order to maintain high picture quality, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The White Balance

    During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below To select the CC (color temperature conversion) filter will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 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 filter , 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.

  • Page 20: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the memory. Each memory can store up to five adjusted values, lens’ automatic/manual iris control switch to for a total of 10. automatic. Setting the Electronic Shutter Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT (up). 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.

  • Page 21: Setting The Focus Assist Functions

    Example: with 59.94P Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the arrow marker (,) to <VF DETAIL> and press the Standard mode MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The <VF DETAIL> page is displayed. 1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 <VF DETAIL> 04 TOP VF DETAIL : (25%)

  • Page 22: Setting The Dynamic Focus Function Detail

    Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display SIZE set value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity value cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting the desired setting and press the MENU SEL knob/ environment. ENTER button. 2) Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction with the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN set values.

  • Page 23: Setting The Kinetic Focus Function Detail

    Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION arrow marker (,) to <DYNAMIC FOCUS> and press menu (referring to steps 1 to 4 in “Adding the VF the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. detail signal”).

  • Page 24: Setting The Camera Outputs

    Constantly outputting a return video Setting the Camera • When a camera control unit is connected, one of the signals being supplied to the camera control unit can be output from Outputs the camera. • The last selected return signal is output. •...

  • Page 25: Viewfinder Screen Status Display

    To output as VBS Viewfinder Screen Status Menu page Page No. Item Setting <TEST OUT> OUTPUT Display DOWN CONVERTER SELECT Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text and Outputting via 3G-SDI messages showing the camera settings and operation status, The SDI-1 output becomes 3G-SDI output.
  • Page 26 h Gain value d Light sensor level indicators Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. This area shows the light sensor levels in segments. CAM T BPU: Light sensor level at the BPU connector i Focus position (page 9) of the camera Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 CAM t BPU: Light sensor level at the CAMERA connector of...

  • Page 27: Menu Operations

    Available menus Menu Operations USER menu This menu can include menu pages selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and The menus displayed on the viewfinder screen enable various DIAGNOSIS menus, for convenience. Changing, adding, and settings of the camera. deleting pages can be performed with the USER MENU The following controls are used to operate the menus.

  • Page 28: Selecting

    When the desired page is displayed, press the MENU Selecting Pages SEL knob/ENTER button. The “?” mark changes back to the arrow marker (,), and operations with the displayed page are enabled. When selecting a page from a CONTENTS page To return to the TOP MENU screen Example: CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu Align the arrow marker (,) with “TOP”...

  • Page 29: Editing The User Menu

    To specify a character string Editing the USER Menu When you press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button with the arrow marker (,) pointing to an item for which a character You can select desired pages and items from the string, such as a file ID, is to be specified, a cursor and the list OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and of selectable characters are displayed.
  • Page 30 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the Add the items. arrow marker (,) to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then 1 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button until the press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. page that has the desired items appears then press If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
  • Page 31 To insert a blank line Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker (,) to where you wish to add the page, Proceed as follows. then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears. Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker (,) to the item above which you wish to insert a blank line.
  • Page 32 To delete, turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker (,) to YES, and press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. To move a page Proceed as follows. On 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 and press the MENU SEL knob/ ENTER button.

  • Page 33: Menu List

    Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the Legend viewfinder screen in tables. HDLA: HDLA1500-series Large Lens Adaptor • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu CCU: HDCU2000 or HDCU2500 Camera Control Unit at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated BPU: BPU4000 Baseband Processor Unit in parenthesis in the No.
  • Page 34 HEADSET MIC INTERCOM1 FOCUS ASSIST INDICATOR 19 (U11) LEVEL 10 (U03) MODE POWER LEVEL UNBAL GAIN INTERCOM2 OFFSET LEVEL AREA MARKER POWER SIZE UNBAL POSITION INTERCOM1 INTERCOM1 RECEIVE SELECT POSITION H INTERCOM POSITION V (JN/SY models only) ZEBRA ZEBRA 11 (U08) ZEBRA1 PROD LEVEL...

  • Page 35: Paint Menu

    PAINT menu DETAIL 2 H/V R ATIO FREQ SW STATUS FLARE MIX RATIO GAMMA KNEE APT BLK GAM DTL H/V MODE KNEE WHT CLIP HD DETAIL DETAIL DETAIL LEVEL LVL DEP LIMITER M SKIN DTL LIMITER WHT MATRIX LIMITER BLK VIDEO LEVEL WHITE CRISP...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE menu NOISE SUPPRESSION SUPPRESSION AUTO SETUP AUTO BLACK FLICKER REDUCTION REDUCTION AUTO WHITE POWER LINE FREQUENCY AUTO LEVEL SCENE FILE AUTO WHITE SHADING AUTO BLACK SHADING TEST WHITE SHADING V SAW V PARA STORE H SAW STANDARD H PARA READ (USB t CAM) WHITE WRITE (CAM t USB)

  • Page 37: File Menu

    FILE menu TEST OUT OUTPUT M10 (U13) VBS-OUT READ (USB t CAM) OPERATOR FILE CHARACTER WRITE (CAM t USB) GAIN PRESET CHROMA STORE PRESET FILE SETUP FILE ID (JN/SY models only) CAM CODE SYNC-OUT DATE V-PHASE SCENE FILE H-PHASE DOWN CONVERTER SELECT ASPECT SDI OUT...

  • Page 38: Operation Menu

    DIAGNOSIS menu CCU t BPU t CAM OPTICAL LEVEL CAM t BPU t CCU CABLE LENGTH BOARD STATUS HOURS METER ROM VERSION CAMERA APP D03 (U15) PANEL DPR1 DPR2 MEM1 MEM2 SERIAL No. MODEL EFFECTIVE FUNCTION POWER SUPPLY STATUS CAM INPUT VOLTAGE CAM CONSUMPTION CABLE LENGTH OPERATION Menu...
  • Page 39 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <‘!’ IND> ON, OFF [IND]: Turns the ‘!’ display area (page 26) on/off. 02 (U05) [NORMAL]: Specifies the conditions under which the ‘!’ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) indication is not to be displayed even if [IND] is ON. ON, OFF (By specifying the standard or normal conditions here, non-standard or abnormal conditions can be...
  • Page 40 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF DETAIL> VF DETAIL ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF) Settings in ( ): When HDLA is attached (cannot be 04 (U02) changed) 0 to 100%, (0 to 100%), 25% CRISP –99 to +99, 0 FREQUENCY 9M, 14M, 18M FLICKER...
  • Page 41 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <FOCUS POSITION FOCUS POSITION OFF, ON Shows/hides the focus position meter. METER1> METER NEAR LIMIT 0 to 999 Sets the NEAR edge of the focus position meter. FAR LIMIT 0 to 999 Sets the FAR edge of the focus position meter.
  • Page 42 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <FOCUS ASSIST> INDICATOR ON, OFF, OFF(EFFECT), OFF(EFFECT): Displayed when EFFECT of <VF 10 (U03) OFF(AF DISP) MARKER> is ON. OFF(AF DISP): Displayed when AF DISPLAY of <LENS> is ON. MODE BOX, B&W, COL BTM, LEFT, TOP, RIGHT LEVEL 0 to 100%, 40%...
  • Page 43 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF OUT> VF OUT COLOR, Y, R, G, B, Settings in ( ): When HDLA is attached (cannot be 14 (U01) changed) (COLOR), (Y), (R), (G), (B), (RET), (R+G), (R+B), (G+B) RET MIX VF ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF) Settings in ( ): When HDLA is attached (cannot be changed)
  • Page 44 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SWITCH ASSIGN1> GAIN L: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB 15 (U09) M: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB H: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB ASSIGNABLE OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 JN/SY models only.
  • Page 45 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SWITCH ASSIGN2> LENS VTR S/S OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 Assigns a function to the VTR START/STOP switch on 16 (U10) SW, INCOM1, INCOM2 the mounted lens. JN/SY models only. OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 SW, ENG, PROD CE/CN models only.
  • Page 46 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <EXT SWITCH> RET CTRL CONNECTOR RET1 Pin5 OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 This function works when each pin of the RET CTRL SW, RETURN3 SW, INCOM 1, connector contacts with GND (Pin3). INCOM 2, EXTENDER, 5600K, TALLY R, G, Y are available only when using the VF DETAIL, SPIRIT LEVEL, camera as a standalone device, and make the tally...
  • Page 47 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <HEADSET MIC> INTERCOM1 DYNAMIC, CARBON, MANUAL 19 (U11) LEVEL –60 dB, –50 dB, –40 dB, –30 dB, Settings in ( ): With DYNAMIC or CARBON (cannot be –20 dB, (–60 dB), (–50 dB), changed) (–40 dB), (–30 dB), (–20 dB) –6, 0, 6 dB...
  • Page 48 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <TRACKER> TRACKER RECEIVE SEPARATE, MIX SELECT INTERCOM ---, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH JN/SY models only. When ENG/PROD is set to MIX, this item is split into ENG and PROD items (with same setting). ---, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH On JN/SY models, these items are displayed only when ENG/PROD is set to MIX.

  • Page 49: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SW STATUS> FLARE ON, OFF GAMMA ON, OFF BLK GAM ON, OFF KNEE ON, OFF WHT CLIP ON, OFF DETAIL ON, OFF LVL DEP ON, OFF SKIN DTL ON, OFF MATRIX ON, OFF <VIDEO LEVEL>...
  • Page 50 PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <BLACK GAMMA> LEVEL R/G/B/M: –99 to +99, 0 R, G, B, and M (master) values can be independently set. RANGE LOW, L.MID, H.MID, HIGH ON, OFF TEST OFF, SAW, 10 STEP <SATURATION> SATURATION –99 to +99, 0 ON, OFF...
  • Page 51 PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <HD DETAIL> DETAIL ON, OFF LEVEL –99 to +99, 0 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode. LIMITER [M] –99 to +99, 0 LIMITER [WHT] –99 to +99, 0 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode. LIMITER [BLK] –99 to +99, 0 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode.
  • Page 52 PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <MULTI MATRIX> PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, 158, Selects an axis (angle) at PHASE for which the 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, multimatrix adjustment is to be made, and set HUE 315, 338 and SAT (HUE and SAT can be set individually for each of 16 axes).

  • Page 53: Maintenance Menu

    PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SCENE FILE> Saving or loading a scene file (paint data): When storing a file in camera memory, specify the number after executing STORE. When reading, only specify the number. STORE Execute using ENTER. STANDARD Execute using ENTER.
  • Page 54 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <OHB MATRIX> PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, 158, Selects an axis (angle) at PHASE for which the OHB 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, matrix adjustment is to be made, and set HUE and 315, 338 SAT (HUE and SAT can be set individually for each of 16 axes).
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <CALL/TALLY> CCU CALL OFF, ON, --- --- : With no CCU connected (cannot be changed) CAM CALL OFF, ON, --- UP TALLY BRIGHTNESS TALLY 0 to 100, 50 NUMBER 0 to 100, 50 NUMBER DISPLAY AUTO, OFF, ON CAMERA NUMBER...
  • Page 56 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <GENLOCK> REFERENCE Synchronization status Display only GENLOCK ENABLE, DISABLE Not displayed when a CCU is connected. STATUS FORMAT PHASE –1024 to +1023, 0 HD H –1700 to +1700, 0 SD H –1024 to +1023, 0 <DATE>...

  • Page 57: File Menu

    FILE Menu Five types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the For the specific items included in these files, refer to the Maintenance Manual. 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.
  • Page 58 FILE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <USER GAMMA> READ (USB t CAM) Execute using ENTER. Reads the user gamma file from a USB drive. PRESET Execute using ENTER. Sets the user gamma file items to the preset values in internal memory.

  • Page 59: Diagnosis Menu

    DIAGNOSIS Menu This menu is for viewing only; camera settings cannot be However, some items set the conditions for viewing. made using this menu. DIAGNOSIS Page name Item Indication Description Page No. <OPTICAL LEVEL> CCU t BPU t CAM GREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNAL Displayed only when a CCU or BPU is connected.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Camera CMOS image sensor phenomena Appendix Note The following phenomena that may occur in images are specific to image sensors. They do not indicate a malfunction. Precautions White flecks Although the image sensors are produced with high-precision Note on laser beams technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the Laser beams may damage the CMOS image sensor.

  • Page 61: Error Messages

    You can connect a USB drive to the USB connector to save Note and load the settings data file. To display a message, set the DISPLAY switch to DISPLAY or The following Sony USB drives are recommended. MENU. • USM512J Message Meaning •...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Input/output connectors Specifications Optical/electrical multi-connector (1) LENS 12-pin (1) 20-pin (1) HDC4300 MIC 1 IN XLR 3-pin, female (1) AUDIO IN CH1, CH2 XLR 3-pin, female (1 each) General When AUDIO switch is set to MIC: –60 dBu (can be selected up to Power requirements AC 240 V, 1.4 A (max.) –20 dBu by menu or HDCU2000/2500...

  • Page 63: Optional Accessories/Related Equipment

    AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR Microphone Holder CAC-12 ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. Return Video Selector CAC-6 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY Viewfinder Rotation BKW-401 Bracket THIRD PARTIES.
  • Page 64 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 65 Sony Corporation HDC4300 (JN/SY/CE/CN) 4-570-716-11 (1) © 2015...

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