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Sony BVP-E30 series Operation Manual

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COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-E30 series
You can find the Operation Manuals in Japanese, English, French,
German, Italian and Spanish on the CD-ROM (packed together).
For details on the manuals supplied, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual"
on page 4.
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition
[English]

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  • Page 1 COLOR VIDEO CAMERA BVP-E30 series You can find the Operation Manuals in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish on the CD-ROM (packed together). For details on the manuals supplied, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 4. OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using the CD-ROM Manual ... 4 CD-ROM System Requirements ... 4 Preparations ...4 Reading the CD-ROM Manual ...4 Overview ... 5 Features... 5 Optional Accessories ... 7 Location and Function of Parts... 8 Side Panels... 8 Front Panel... 10 Setting Up the Camera ...

  • Page 4: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    • You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase printed versions of the operation manuals.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Thanks to the Power HAD EX technology, the smear level has been largely improved by about 25 dB (compared with the Sony IT POWER HAD CCD) to –145 dB or less. Progressive Scan (PsF) By adopting the double-density CCD, Progressive Scan (PsF) is possible.
  • Page 6 mechanism adopted in this camera also allows you to soften images. Triple-skin-tone-detail control Skin-tone detail correction that allows detail to be set independently for each of the three separate color ranges is provided. The combination of the skin-tone detail control and the above-mentioned electronic soft focus results in more effective detail compensation.

  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available. Overview...

  • Page 8: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Side Panels a Handle buttons b Viewfinder lock lever c Assignable button d ND filter selector e CC filter selector (BVP- E30/E30WS/E30WSP only) f WHITE BAL switch g OUTPUT/DCC switch h GAIN switch i VTR switch j STATUS/CANCEL switch k DISPLAY switch Location and Function of Parts...
  • Page 9 a Handle buttons The function of each of these buttons is assignable in the menu operation. At the factory, the front-side button is set to RET 1, and the rear-side button is set to INCOM 1. RET 1 (return video 1): A return video 1 signal from the Camera Control Unit (CCU) is displayed on the viewfinder screen while this button is pressed.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    l Memory Stick slot Insert a Memory Stick to store file data. For details, see “Using a Memory Stick” on page 18. m CA lock screw Tighten the screw to secure the CA-570/570P/950/950P Camera Adaptor or the WLL-CA55 Wireless Camera Transmitter to the camera.
  • Page 11 • The following phenomena are due to the characteristics of a CCD in Slow-Shutter mode and are not defects of the product. For details, consult your Sony service personnel: – White dots on the CCD become clear when you increase the number of frames for Slow-Shutter mode.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Camera

    Setting Up the Camera Attaching a Lens to the Camera Attach an optional lens as described below. For details on the lens, refer to the instruction manual furnished with the lens. Attaching procedure Turn the lens mount lever on the front panel fully counterclockwise and remove the mounting cap.

  • Page 13: Attaching A 1.5-Type/2-Type Viewfinder

    Attaching a 1.5-type/2-type Viewfinder Attach a BVF-10/10CE/20W/20WCE as described below. For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction manual of the viewfinder. Attaching procedure Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow. The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down. Loosen the viewfinder lock ring, slide the viewfinder side to side to the most convenient position and tighten the ring.

  • Page 14: Detaching The Eyepiece

    Detaching the viewfinder Turn the viewfinder lock ring to loosen it. Pull the viewfinder stopper up and slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Disconnect the viewfinder cable from the VF connector. Disconnect the microphone cable from the MIC connector.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Camera Adaptor Or Wireless Camera Transmitter

    Cleaning the viewfinder To ensure a clear view while shooting, you must keep the interior of the viewfinder clean. To clean the viewfinder, remove the viewfinder from the camera and take care not to scratch any of the components within the viewfinder. For details on detaching the viewfinder, see “Detaching the viewfinder”...

  • Page 16: 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 camcorder on your shoulder. Adjusting procedure Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    Mounting the Camera to a Tripod Mount the camera to a tripod using a VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor. 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.

  • Page 18: Using A Memory Stick

    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”...
  • Page 19 This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the BVP-E30 series. Available types of “Memory Stick” You can use a “Memory Stick” with the BVP-E30 series (8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB compatible). Note You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” alone with the BVP-E30 series.

  • Page 20: Display On The Viewfinder Screen

    Display on the Viewfinder Screen On the viewfinder screen, the current status of the camera, as well as menu items, can be displayed. Status display Set the DISPLAY switch to ON. The current settings of the switches on the camera and automatically adjusted values will appear.

  • Page 21: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation To perform menu operations, first display the menu on the viewfinder screen. Displaying the Menu Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU. The OPERATION or USER menu, whichever was displayed when the camera was turned off, will appear. To display a desired menu page Turn the MENU SELECT knob to move the arrow to the figure on the top of the screen.

  • Page 22: Using The User Menu

    To cancel a setting Push the STATUS/CANCEL switch to CANCEL while the question mark is displayed in step 3. The original setting will be restored. Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menu pages, and copy and set them on the USER Menu.

  • Page 23: Setting Desired Items On A User Page

    Turn the MENU SELECT knob to select MOVE, then push the MENU SELECT knob. The PAGE EDIT screen is restored. Turn the MENU SELECT knob to move the arrow to the position where the selected page is to be moved, then push the MENU SELECT knob.

  • Page 24: Displaying The User Menu

    When setting of all items on the page is completed, turn the MENU SELECT knob to move the arrow to TOP at the top of the screen, then push the MENU SELECT knob. The TOP MENU screen is restored. To change the order of the items You can change the order of the items by the same method as that for the menu pages.

  • Page 25: Menu Items

    MENU Items The names of menu items are listed on page 0 <CONTENTS> of each menu. OPERATION Menu Menu Page Items: default setting <TEST/VF OUT> TEST OUT TEST CHARA TEST MARKER VF OUT MIX VF CHARACTER SYNC <CURSOR> CURSOR H POSITION W POSITION H WIDTH V HEIGHT...
  • Page 26 <VF DISPLAY> SCENE (Continued) AUDIO TAPE INCOM C. TEMP MESSAG < ‘ ! ’ IND1> WHITE 5600K GAIN SHUTTER EXTENDER FORMAT 16:9/4:3 < ‘ ! ’ IND2> x0.8/4:3 <SWITCH ASSIGN1> 8 GAIN WHITE [B] OUTPUT [DCC] RE.ROTATION <SWITCH ASSIGN2> 9 LENS VTR S/S CAM VTR S/S ASSIGNABLE...

  • Page 27: Paint Menu

    <LENS FILE> FILE HA14×8 F2.0 PAINT Menu Menu Page Items: default setting <SW STATUS> FLARE GAMMA BLK GAM KNEE WHT CLIP DETAIL LEVEL DEP SKIN DETAIL MATRIX <VIDEO LEVEL> WHITE BLACK FLARE GAMMA V MOD FLARE V MOD TEST OUT <GAMMA>...
  • Page 28 <KNEE> K POINT K SLOPE KNEE KNEE MAX KNEE SAT AUTO KNEE POINT LIMIT SLOPE <WHITE CLIP> W–CLIP <DETAIL 1> DETAIL LEVEL LIMITER [M] CRISP LVL DEP <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO FREQ MIX RATIO FINE DTL KNEE APT DTL COMB <SKIN DETAIL>...
  • Page 29 <MULTI MATRIX> PHASE ALL CLEAR MATRIX PRESET MULTI MATRIX <CROSS COLOR> SUPPRESSION <SATURATION> LEVEL <SHUTTER> SHUTTER ECS FREQ <SCENE FILE> 1 2 3 4 5 STORE STANDARD MEMORY STICK READ (MS→CAM) WRITE (CAM→MS) FILE ID: CAM CODE DATE a) NTSC: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 PAL: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 NTSC/sF: 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 PAL/sF: 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu Menu Page Items: default setting <AUTO SETUP> AUTO BLACK AUTO WHITE AUTO LEVEL AUTO WHITE SHADING AUTO BLACK SHADING TEST SIGNAL <GENLOCK> H PHASE [COARSE] (effective in the standalone operation only) SC PHASE GENLOCK VF VIDEO <FORMAT> FORMAT PsF-SHUTTER LINK CROP <AUTO IRIS>...

  • Page 31: File Menu

    <DATE/TIME> 2000/04/30 08:32 DATE TYPE <OHB MATRIX> PHASE OHB MATRIX <OTHERS> V DTL CREATION DTL H/V MODE TEST2 MODE WHITE SETUP MODE V BLANKING FLT WHT MEM WHITE GAMMA RGB F. No. DISP MENU RESUME <INITIAL SET> DESTINATION ALL PRESET STORE FILE FILE Menu Menu...

  • Page 32: Diagnosis Menu

    DIAGNOSIS Menu Menu Page Items: default setting <DIAGNOSIS> CAMERA CA-570 Note If NG appears, consult your Sony service personnel. Menu Operation : OFF Setting values : – – : – – : – – : – – : – –...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Pick-up device Pick-up device 2/3-type, interline transfer CCD Device configuration RGB 3-CCD system Picture elements BVP-E30/E30WS: 980 (h) × 988 (v) BVP-E30P/E30WSP: 980 (h) × 1164 (v) Optical specifications Spectral system F1.4 prism system Built-in filters ND filters 1: Clear 2: 1/4 ND 3: 1/16 ND 4: 1/64 ND...
  • Page 34 Common to BVP-E30/E30P/E30WS/E30WSP WLL-CA55 Wireless Camera Transmitter CAC-12 Microphone Holder VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor VFH-550 5-inch Viewfinder Sports Hood Memory Stick Recommended equipment WLL-RX55 Wireless Camera Receiver Unit CCU-550D/550DP/700A/700AP/900/900P Camera Control Unit MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit RCP-700/750-series Remote Control Panel RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit VCS-700 Video Selector CNU-500/700 Camera Command Network Unit Design and specifications are subject to change without...
  • Page 35 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 36 Sony Corporation B & P Company BVP-E30 series (UC/CE) Printed in Belgium 2004.05.08 © 2004...

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