Overview The HDC3100/3170 are color cameras equipped with a newly developed 2/3 inch CMOS sensor with global shutter for F12 (1080/ 59.94i)/F13 (1080/50i) high sensitivity and 62 dB high signal-to-noise ratio. The HDC3100 supports operation as a studio camera when connected with an HDCU3100...
System Configuration 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. Connection example (optical fiber transmission) HDVF-EL75/L750/L770...
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Connection example (digital triax transmission) Sync signal input HDVF-EL75/L750/L770 Viewfinder Return video input HDVF-EL20 2K video Intercom HDVF-EL30 monitor microphone Viewfinder input CCA-5 Lens HDC3170 (for ENG/EFP) Triax cable RCP-3000/1000 series Remote Control Panel USB drive HDCU3170 Camera Control Unit CAC-6 VCT-14 Tripod Return Video Selector...
Locations and Functions of Parts k Tripod mount Accessory Attachments Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Attachment when mounting the camera on a tripod. l Camera number Insert the supplied camera number label to display the camera number. m Shoulder pad You can adjust the position so that you can get the best balance for shooting with the camera on your shoulder.
When the camera’s video signal is being used as output, the Controls and Connectors 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. Front right OUTPUT AUTO KNEE...
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For setting the electronic shutter functions when the camera is For 3G-SDI or HD-SDI signal output. used in standalone status without connecting a camera control On the HDC3100, in addition to the above signals, HD unit. PROMPTER signal output and HD TRUNK signal input are OFF: The electronic shutter does not function.
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b LIGHT switch Operation panel Set to ON to illuminate the operation panel. c RET/ASSIGNABLE button A, B Press the button to switch the function assigned to the button on the <REAR FUNCTION ASSIGN> page on/off. When the return function is assigned, press the button to display the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while the button is RET/ASSIGNABLE pressed.
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1 is output from this Note connector. To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative j TEST OUT connector (BNC-type) or Sony service representative. To output the analog signal.
• The first time a lens is attached Preparations • When changing lenses • If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle when zooming The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by Attaching a Lens using the focus assist indicators.
To adjust the position forward or backward VF connector Viewfinder stopper Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever Set the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever to the Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow. unlocked position. The viewfinder stopper automatically pops down. Slide the viewfinder towards the front or rear of the Set the viewfinder left-right position, then tighten the camera to move it into a good viewing position.
Attach the V-wedge shoe attachment to the camera Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt using the supplied hexagonal wrench and four (Supplied) hexagonal screws (4×12). You can secure the optical/electrical multi cable or triax cable, connected to the CCU connector, to the side of the camera by attaching the supplied cable clamp belt.
1 Release the buckle, 2 bundle the cable with the Adjusting procedure belt, 3 then lock the buckle again. Shoulder pad lock lever Bottom of the camera Shoulder pad Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.
Place the camera on the tripod attachment, and slide forward it along the groove of the tripod attachment Adjustments and until it clicks. Settings for Shooting 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.
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During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 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.
Using the simple protocol for communication between the Clear Scan) in the range of video monitors without HDC3100/3170 and CNA-1 enables camera control using 59.96 Hz to 4300 Hz horizontal striping transmission lines or networks that do not support the camera network system protocol or which have high latency, such as * The values in the table are those with 59.94i.
VF DETAIL CRISP FREQUENCY communication FLICKER : OFF AREA : 100% Use the following connector on the HDC3100/3170. ZOOM LINK COLOR DETAIL : OFF • REMOTE connector on the connector panel COLOR : BLUE PEAK COLOR : OFF CHROMA LEVEL:...
Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display Use this setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting environment. the desired setting and push on the MENU SEL knob/ ENTER button. To use the area marker Setting AREA MARKER to ON displays the detection area To finish the adjustment, set the DISPLAY switch to of the focus as a marker on the viewfinder screen.
Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display arrow marker (,) to <FOCUS POSITION METER1> or the desired setting and press the MENU SEL knob/ <FOCUS POSITION METER2>, and press the MENU ENTER button.
Turn the MENU SELECT knob to align the arrow Setting the Camera marker () to the item to be set and press the MENU SELECT knob. Outputs To use the VF dynamic contrast signal Set DYNAMIC CONTRAST to ON to add the contrast signal in the image.
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Outputting the same image as that on the Note viewfinder screen On the HDC3100, HZC-PRV50/PRV50M/PRV50W camera • With HD-SDI, you can obtain a signal that includes the same operating software (option) is required for 3G-SDI output. information as that being displayed on the viewfinder screen according to the settings of the VF MARKER, CHARACTER, VF DETAIL, ZEBRA, etc.
CC filter selection. For details, see OPERATION menu <‘!’ IND> (page 35). g White balance memory d Light sensor level indicators (HDC3100 only) Displays the currently selected white balance automatic This area shows the light-receiving levels in segments. adjustment memory.
To disable the “TOP” indication Menu Operations Turn the power once off then on again, or set the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU while holding the STATUS/ CANCEL switch pressed toward CANCEL. This disables the TOP selection. The menus displayed on the viewfinder screen enable various settings of the camera.
To return to the TOP MENU screen Selecting Pages Align the arrow marker ( ) with “TOP” at the top right of the menu page then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. When selecting a page from a CONTENTS <VF DETAIL> 04 TOP page VF DETAIL...
Set the cursor to the character to be entered and push For the items on each page, see the corresponding source menu page in the table in “Menu List” on page 29. on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. Repeat steps 1 and 2. The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you By selecting INS on the line below the character list, you...
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Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the EDIT FUNCTION arrow marker ( ) to the position where you wish to INSERT move the item then push on the MENU SEL knob/ MOVE DELETE ENTER button. BLANK ITEM MOVE VF OUT : COLOR VF DETAIL...
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Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the To move a page arrow marker ( ) to where you wish to add the page, Proceed as follows: then push on the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears. Display the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.
Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the Notes viewfinder screen in tables. CCU: HDCU3100/3170/3500/2000/2500 Camera Control Unit • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu Bold values (e.g. ON, OFF, 0): Default settings at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated Execute using ENTER: Execute by pushing on the MENU in parenthesis in the No.
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RECEIVE SELECT INTERCOM BOX CURSOR FILE PROD PGM1 PGM2 PGM3 STORE TRACKER IMPORT FROM USB SIDE TONE EXPORT TO USB PGM3 VOLUME LINK VF DYNAMIC CONTRAST DYNAMIC CONTRAST TRACKER RECEIVE SELECT GAIN [1-LR] FILTER MODE PROD SPIRIT LEVEL INDICATOR PGM1 MODE PGM2 REVERSE...
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PAINT menu DETAIL 2 H/V RATIO FREQ SW STATUS FLARE MIX RATIO GAMMA KNEE APT BLK GAM DTL H/V MODE KNEE INDEPENDENT WHT CLIP DETAIL HD DETAIL LEVEL LVL DEP LIMITER M SKIN DTL LIMITER WHT MATRIX LIMITER BLK VIDEO LEVEL WHITE CRISP BLACK...
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MAINTENANCE menu HDR OPERATION HDR MODE SDR GAIN AUTO SETUP AUTO BLACK HDR CONTRAST AUTO WHITE HDR TARGET WHITE AUTO LEVEL HDR BLACK OFFSET TEST HDR KNEE WHITE SHADING V SAW POINT V PARA SLOPE H SAW HDR WHITE CLIP H PARA LEVEL WHITE...
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FILE menu CALL/TALLY CCU CALL CAM CALL OPERATOR FILE IMPORT FROM USB TALLY GUARD EXPORT TO USB EXTENDER PRESET FILTER DISC TORE PRESET FILE OUTPUT FORM CURRENT CLEAR PRESET FILE M11 (U12) RESOLUTION SCENE FILE FREQUENCY OETF LOOK COLOR BIT DEPTH STORE 60.00Hz TEST OUT...
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DIAGNOSIS menu HDC3170 CCU t CAM OPTICAL CONDITION CAM t CCU REFLECTION CABLE LENGTH BOARD STATUS HOURS METER ROM VERSION CAMERA APP D03 (U15) UPDATER SERIAL NO. MODEL EFFECTIVE FUNCTION POWER SUPPLY STATUS CABLE LENGTH CABLE MARGIN CAM INPUT VOLTAGE CAM CONSUMPTION...
OPERATION Menu OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF DISPLAY> ON, OFF, 3S 01 (U04) ZOOM ON, OFF, 3S DISP LEFT, RIGT FORM 999, mm Sets the ZOOM display format. 999: Displayed in the range 0 to 999 (no units). mm: Displayed in millimeters.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF MARKER> MARKER ON, OFF Sets the display of all markers on/off. 03 (U06) WHITE, BLACK, DOT LEVEL MIN, 1 to 10, 4 CENTER ON, OFF 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Full cross 2: Full cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole...
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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.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <ZEBRA> ZEBRA ON, OFF 08 (U08) 1, 2, 1&2 ZEBRA1 LEVEL 50 to 109%, 70% WIDTH 0 to 30%, 10% ZEBRA2 50 to 109%, 100% <CURSOR> CURSOR OFF, ON Displayed only if HDLA attached. 09 (U07) LEVEL WHITE, BLACK, DOT...
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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 changed) 13 (U01) (COLOR), (Y), (R), (G), (B), (R+G), (R+B), (G+B) CHARACTER LEVEL 1 to 5, 4 PinP OFF, RETURN, HD PROMPTER Only OFF and RETURN displayed on the HDC3170.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SWITCH ASSIGN1> GAIN L: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB 14 (U09) M: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB H: –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB *1: See page 46.
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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 SW, RETURN3 SW, ENG, the mounted lens. 15 (U10) PROD, EXTENDER, D.EXTENDER, 5600K, VF *1: See page 46.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SWITCH ASSIGN2> FRONT RET1 OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 VTR S/S is available only when using the camera as a SW, RETURN3 SW, ENG, standalone device, and adds the REC signal to the 15 (U10) PROD, EXTENDER, SDI signal.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <REAR FUNCTION A PUSH OFF, RETURN1 CAM SW, Assigns functions executed when you press RET/ ASSIGN> RETURN1 CAM SW TOGGLE, ASSIGNABLE buttons A, B, and C. B PUSH RETURN2 CAM SW, RETURN2 C PUSH CAM SW TOGGLE, RETURN3 Default values:...
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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, ENG, connector contacts with GND (pin 3). PROD, EXTENDER, TALLY R, TALLY G, and TALLY Y are available only *1: See page 46.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <EXT SWITCH> INCOM1 Pin1: OFF, RETURN1 SW, RETURN2 This function works when each pin of the RET CTRL SW, RETURN3 SW, ENG, connector contacts with GND (pin 3). PROD, EXTENDER, TALLY R, TALLY G, and TALLY Y are available only D.EXTENDER, 5600K, VF when using the camera as a standalone device, and *1: See page 46.
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OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <INTERCOM> RECEIVE SELECT SEPARATE, MIX Sets the headset audio. SEPARATE: Set L and R separately. MIX: Set L and R to the same settings. ---, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH PROD PGM1 ---, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH PGM2 ---, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH PGM3...
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• VTR S/S is available only when using the camera as a standalone device, and adds the REC signal to the SDI signal. Pressing this button repeatedly toggles recording on/off. While recording, the tally lamp lights in red. • An “:N/A” suffix is displayed for disabled items.
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>...
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SATURATION> SATURATION –99 to +99, 0 ON, OFF LOW KEY SAT –99 to +99, 0 RANGE LOW, L.MID, H.MID, HIGH ON, OFF TEST OFF, SAW, 10STEP <KNEE> K POINT R/G/B/M: –99 to +99, 0 R, G, B, and M (master) values can be independently set.
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <HD DETAIL> 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.
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <USER MATRIX> –99 to +99, 0 –99 to +99, 0 –99 to +99, 0 –99 to +99, 0 –99 to +99, 0 –99 to +99, 0 MATRIX ON, OFF PRESET ---, ON, OFF ---, SMPTE-240M, ITU-709, SMPTE-WIDE, NTSC, EBU, ITU-601, CUSTOM1, CUSTOM2,...
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SHUTTER> SHUTTER ON, OFF, (ON), (OFF) Settings in ( ): When a remote control unit/panel or a CCU is not connected (cannot be changed) When imaging frequency is Step shutter selection 60.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 When imaging frequency is...
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <HDR OPERATION> HDR MODE OFF, LIVE HDR, CINEMA Displays the CCU setting. Note When set to CINEMA, there are restrictions on items that can be configured. “(--)” is displayed for functions that cannot be configured. SDR GAIN 0.0 to –15.0 dB, –6.0 dB Enabled only when LIVE HDR is selected.
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PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SCENE FILE> Stores and reads scene files (paint data): When storing a file in camera memory, specify the number before executing STORE. When reading, only specify the number. STORE Execute using ENTER. 01 to 32 STANDARD Execute using ENTER.
MAINTENANCE Menu MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <AUTO SETUP> AUTO BLACK Execute using ENTER. AUTO WHITE Execute using ENTER. AUTO LEVEL Execute using ENTER. TEST OFF, SAW, 10STEP <WHITE SHADING> V SAW R/G/B: –99 to +99, 0 R, G, and B values can be independently set.
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MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <LENS1> F NO. DISP CONTROL, RETURN Selects the iris indication on the panel when AUTO IRIS is off: CONTROL: Displays the value from the camera. RETURN: Displays the value returned from the lens. (When AUTO IRIS is on, the value returned from the lens is always displayed.) AF DISPLAY...
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MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <LENS2> REMOTE CONTROL OFF, ON, (OFF) Lens remote control from MSU/RCP on/off setting. Same function as the Active button on the Zoom/ Focus Control screen of the MSU/RCP. (OFF): When lens is not supported CONTROL MODE ZOOM&FOCUS, FOCUS, ZOOM&FOCUS: Control ZOOM and FOCUS from an...
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MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <OUTPUT FORMAT> CURRENT Display only Displays the current format. M11 (U12) RESOLUTION 3840×2160, 1920×1080 Not displayed when a CCU is connected. System format settings (The selectable system FREQUENCY 60.00P, 59.94P, 50P, 30P, formats vary depending on camera operating software 29.97P, 25P, 24P, 23.98P, options.)
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MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <META DATA > LENS META DATA ON, OFF Select whether to embed lens information in SDI OUT. <TRUNK> TRUNK ON, OFF INTERFACE 232c, 422A AUX REMOTE Display only <GENLOCK> REFERENCE Synchronization status Display only GENLOCK ENABLE, DISABLE...
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SDI output format with master frequency of 1/1.001 1. HDC3100 <Standard format> SYSTEM FORMAT HDR/SDR OUTPUT FORMAT SDI-1 RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF Settings Output formats 1920×1080 59.94i SDR (fixed) – HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/59.94i HD TRUNK IN – HD PROMPTER – 1280×720 59.94P SDR (fixed) –...
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<When HZC-UG50/UG50M/UG50W is installed> SYSTEM FORMAT HDR/SDR OUTPUT FORMAT SDI-1 RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF Settings Output formats 1920×1080 59.94i(444) SDR (fixed) – HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/59.94i(444) HD TRUNK IN – HD PROMPTER – 29.97PsF(444) SDR (fixed) – (HZC-PSF50 is required) HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/29.97PsF(444) HD TRUNK IN –...
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SDR (fixed) – HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/29.97PsF 29.97P(4K/HDR) (Set by CCU) – *1 Can be selected only when a CCU is connected. SDI output format with master frequency of 1/1.000 1. HDC3100 <Standard format> SYSTEM FORMAT HDR/SDR OUTPUT FORMAT SDI-1 RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF...
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<When HZC-PSF50/PSF50M/PSF50W is installed> SYSTEM FORMAT HDR/SDR OUTPUT FORMAT SDI-1 RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF Settings Output formats 1920×1080 25PsF SDR (fixed) – HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/25PsF HD TRUNK IN – HD PROMPTER – 24PsF SDR (fixed) – HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/24PsF HD TRUNK IN – HD PROMPTER –...
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<When HZC-PRV50/PRV50M/PRV50W is installed> SYSTEM FORMAT HDR/SDR OUTPUT FORMAT SDI-1 RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF Settings Output formats 1920×1080 S-Log3 or HLG – HD/3G-A/HDR 1920×1080/50P HD/3G-B/HDR 1920×1080/50P HD TRUNK IN – HD PROMPTER – – HD/3G-A/SDR 1920×1080/50P HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/50P HD TRUNK IN –...
FILE Menu Seven 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, Scene, Reference, Lens, OHB, Matrix, and BOX cursor files. You can store the items set with the OPERATION menu and customized USER menu in the Operator file.
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FILE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <USER GAMMA> IMPORT FROM USB 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 Displayed only when internal memory.
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FILE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <HDR USER GAMMA IMPORT FROM USB FILE> GROUP No. Insert a USB drive into the unit to display the HDR user gamma group files on the USB drive, then select the file you want to import. IMPORT Imports the selected HDR user gamma group file.
DIAGNOSIS Menu This menu is for viewing only; camera settings cannot be made using this menu. However, some items set the conditions for viewing. DIAGNOSIS Page name Item Indication Description Page No. <OPTICAL CCU t CAM GREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNAL Not displayed on the HDC3170.
White flecks Appendix Although the image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of image sensors and is not a malfunction.
Attenuation: 3.8 to 68.4 dB at 100 MHz (including the connector loss) Cable type (example) Max. distance Min. distance Fujikura Ø8.5 mm 900 m (2953 ft) 50 m (164 ft) Fujikura Ø14.5 mm 1800 m (5906 ft) 100 m (328 ft) Belden 9232 Ø13.2 mm 1300 m (4265 ft) 75 m (246 ft)
• USB drives other than those recommended may not be recognized when connected to the USB connector. • USB drives must be formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. Recommended Sony USB drives are preformatted, and can be used without any prior setup.
USB 2.0 Type A 4-pin (1) (for connecting Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) USB drive) Mass HDC3100: Approx. 4.8 kg (10 lb 9 oz) Supplied accessories HDC3170: Approx. 5.0 kg (11 lb 0.4 oz) Before Using This Unit (1) Dimensions See page 74.
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UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
Dimensions HDC3100 Unit: mm (inches) 138 (5 363 (14 HDC3170 Unit: mm (inches) 152 (6) 363 (14...
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