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Sony HDC-P50 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony HDC-P50 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HDC-P50 Operating Instructions Manual

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5-001-751-13 (1)
Multi Purpose Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HDC-P50
HDC-P31
© 2019 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 5-001-751-13 (1) Multi Purpose Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. HDC-P50 HDC-P31 © 2019 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 HDR Look Function............. 10 Configuring Control System Connection Settings ..11 Setting the Transport Conversion Function....12 Setting the Focus Assist Functions ........12 Setting the Dynamic Focus Function Detail (HDC-P50 only) ................15 Setting the VF Dynamic Contrast Function ....15 Monitor Screen Status Display....... 16 Menu Operations .............
  • Page 3 Overview The HDC-P50 is a multi purpose camera equipped with a 2/3-inch, 3-chip 4K image sensor, and the HDC-P31 is a multi purpose camera equipped with a 2/3-inch, 3-chip HD image sensor. Compact and lightweight enclosure enables shooting at various angles, and the HDC-P50 supports 4K signal output while the HDC-P31 supports HD signal output.
  • Page 4 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, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Standalone mode (camera only) operation RCP-3000/1000 series...
  • Page 5 HDC-P50 system operation (using LAN) For details about configuring the unit, see “Configuring Control System Connection Settings” (page 11). HDC4300 Color Camera HDCU4300 Camera Control Unit LAN cable Optical fiber cable Lens (for ENG/EFP) cable HDC5500/5000 Color Camera HDCU5500/5000 Camera Control Unit...
  • Page 6 Turn the knob to switch the built-in filter. Rear HDC-P31 is installed in the HDC-P50 only. a Rear tally lamp The tally lamp lights when a call signal is generated in response to the pressing of a CALL button or a tally signal input to the EXT I/O connector.
  • Page 7 RCP if the supply voltage to the unit is low or if connected over a long distance. For details about external power supplies, contact your Sony dealer. k SDI 1/2 (serial digital interface) connectors (BNC-type) HDC-P50: For 12G-SDI signal, 6G-SDI signal, 3G-SDI signal, or HD-SDI signal output.
  • Page 8 The HDC-P50 camera is shown in the illustrations. The shape The flange focal length can be more precisely adjusted by of the lens lock lever is different on the HDC-P50 and using the focus assist indicators. HDC-P31, but the method of attaching is the same.
  • Page 9 : 3/8-inch tripod screws (screw depth of 10 mm or less) : M4 screws (screw depth of 5 mm or less) Use to attach an optional V shoe (Sony part No.: A-8279-993-D). Use K4×8 (4) thread locking screws (Sony part No.: 3-729-072-02).
  • Page 10 (HDC-P50) Mild: Based on the Live Look but with an overall milder image For details, see “SDI 1 to SDI 4 connector settings (HDC-P50)” characteristic. (page 45). Natural: HLG original Look. Calm, gentle color density. The...
  • Page 11 Set CCU NO. Configuring Control System For details, see “CNS SETTINGS (MAINTENANCE Connection Settings menu)” (page 11). The following three modes are supported for the control Set MASTER IP ADDRESS. system of the unit. For details, see “CNS SETTINGS (MAINTENANCE •...
  • Page 12 This function converts the protocol of the camera network converted from the detail signal (color detail). system to a simple protocol within the HDC-P50 for The focus setting where the detail signal becomes strongest is communication with the CNA-1 which uses a simple protocol.
  • Page 13 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the Displaying the focus assist indicators arrow marker (,) to <VF DETAIL> and press the The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. a subject and converts the integrated values to a level The <VF DETAIL>...
  • Page 14 To use the area marker <FOCUS POSITION METER1> 05 TOP Setting AREA MARKER to ON displays the detection area FOCUS POSITION METER: ON NEAR LIMIT : 100 (0~999) of the focus as a marker on a viewfinder screen. FAR LIMIT : 923 (0~999) You can set the size and position of the detection area with POSITION...
  • Page 15 OFF to exit Menu mode. switch to OFF to exit Menu mode. Setting the Dynamic Focus Function Setting the VF Dynamic Contrast Detail (HDC-P50 only) Function This sets the detail of the dynamic focus indicator. Emphasizing the contrast in the image on the viewfinder The dynamic focus function is enabled when shooting in 4K.
  • Page 16 To use the VF dynamic contrast signal Set DYNAMIC CONTRAST to ON to add the contrast Monitor Screen Status signal in the image. You can adjust the GAIN in the range of 0 to 100%. Display You can adjust the characteristics of the contrast signal with the menu items below.
  • Page 17 Shutter/ECS Note Displays the shutter/ECS status. Nothing is displayed if the Some menu display items on the HDC-P50 and HDC-P31 are electronic shutter is set to OFF. different, but the method of operation is the same. This document describes the menu of the HDC-P50.
  • Page 18 Menu structure Selecting Pages USER menu When selecting a page from a CONTENTS This menu can include menu pages selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and page DIAGNOSIS menus, for convenience. Changing, adding, and Example: CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu deleting pages can be performed with the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.
  • Page 19 “Menu List” (page 24). Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF to turn off the menu screen display. HDC-P50 The setting operation can be restarted by setting the DISPLAY/MENU switch back to MENU. Menu page USER Source menu / page No.
  • Page 20 Move the arrow marker (,) to the item to be added Menu page USER Source menu / page No. (this operation is unnecessary if no item exists on the menu No. page, as shown in the figure above), then press the <OUTPUT FORMAT>...
  • Page 21 Select MOVE, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER EDIT PAGE button. 01.<VF DISPLAY> The previously displayed page appears again. 02.<VF MARKER> 03.<VF DETAIL> 04.<DYNAMIC FOCUS> Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the 05.<FOCUS POSITION METER1> 06.<FOCUS POSITION METER2> arrow marker (,) to the position where you wish to 07.<FOCUS ASSIST>...
  • Page 22 3. In the above example, <BOX CURSOR FILE> moves to the “05” position, and the <FOCUS POSITION METER1> and following pages move down one line. HDC-P50/P31 Router (DHCP server) HDCU5500/3500 Check that the devices are turned on.
  • Page 23 Check the network settings of the unit. In the setup menu of the unit, set IP ADDRESS >PORT to LAN-COM to display the IP address of the unit and the subnet mask on the menu display. Enter the IP address of the unit in the web browser. The web menu is accessed.
  • Page 24 Menu List This section shows the menus displayed on a monitor • A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for connected to the SDI MONI connector. each menu. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu Legend at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parenthesis in the No.
  • Page 25 PAINT menu SPIRIT LEVEL INDICATOR MODE SW STATUS FLARE REVERSE GAMMA SCALE BLK GAM H POSITION KNEE V POSITION WHT CLIP ANGLE DETAIL OFFSET LVL DEP SET ZERO ANGLE SKIN DTL CLEAR MATRIX VF OUT VF OUT VIDEO LEVEL WHITE 13 (U01) CHARACTER LEVEL BLACK...
  • Page 26: User

    DETAIL 2 H/V R ATIO NOISE SUPPRESSION SUPPRESSION FREQ MIX RATIO FLICKER REDUCTION REDUCTION KNEE APT POWER LINE FREQUENCY DTL H/V MODE MODE INDEPENDENT GAIN OFFSET HD DETAIL DETAIL ACM TYPE LEVEL HDR OPERATION HDR MODE LIMITER M SDR GAIN LIMITER WHT HDR CONTRAST LIMITER BLK...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE menu REFERENCE GENLOCK GENLOCK AUTO SETUP AUTO BLACK STATUS AUTO WHITE FORMAT AUTO LEVEL PHASE TEST WHITE SHADING V SAW V PARA DATE DATE/TIME H SAW DATE FORMAT H PARA BATTERY ALARM BEFORE END WHITE BLACK SHADING V SAW BATTERY ALARM V PARA TCP/IP SETTING...
  • Page 28: User

    FILE menu DIAGNOSIS menu OPERATOR FILE READ (USB CAM) BOARD STATUS WRITE (CAM USB) PRESET TORE PRESET FILE CLEAR PRESET FILE HOURS METER ROM VERSION CAMERA APP SCENE FILE D02 (U12) UPDATER STORE NETWORK NET STATUS 1 STANDARD LINK CONDITION READ (USB CAM) MAC ADDRESS...
  • Page 29 OPERATION Menu OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF DISPLAY> ON, OFF, 3S 01 (U05) 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.
  • Page 30 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <VF DETAIL> VF DETAIL ON, OFF 03 (U02) 0 to 100%, 25% CRISP –99 to +99, 0 FREQUENCY 9M, 14M, 18M FLICKER ON, OFF AREA 100%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% ZOOM LINK ON, OFF 0 to 100%, 50%...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <FOCUS POSITION ADJUSTED SIGN METER2> SENSE 1 to 5, 2 Sets the adjustment sensitivity. Increasing the value increases the sensitivity. NAME DISP OFF, 1S, 3S, 5S, ON Sets whether to show/hide the marker name and sets the display time.
  • Page 32 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <CURSOR> CURSOR ON, OFF 09 (U07) LEVEL MIN, 1 to 10, 4 WHITE, BLACK, DOT BOX/CROSS BOX, CROSS H POSITION 0 to 99, 50 V POSITION 0 to 99, 50 WIDTH 0 to 99, 50 HEIGHT 0 to 99, 50 BOX MEMORY...
  • Page 33 OPERATION Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <EXT I/O> PIN4 OFF, R-TALLY OUT, G-TALLY Function assignment of Assignable pins on EXT I/O OUT, TALLY OUT, R-TALLY IN, connector. G-TALLY IN, FOCUS POS Note METER, FOCUS POS MKR1, FOCUS POS MKR2, FOCUS When you turn D.EXTENDER ON or OFF, noise may POS MKR3, FOCUS ASSIST, be generated.
  • Page 34 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 35 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, 10 STEP <KNEE> K POINT R/G/B/M: –99 to +99, 0 R, G, B, and M (master) values can be independently set.
  • Page 36 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. Note LIMITER [M] –99 to +99, 0 Not displayed on the LIMITER [WHT] –99 to +99, 0 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode.
  • Page 37: User

    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,...
  • Page 38 FORMAT> is set to S-LOG3. HDR BLACK OFF, ON Sets whether to compress low brightness areas for COMPRESSION HDR output. <OPTICAL FILTER> 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 HDC-P50 HDC-P31 1: Clear 1: Clear 2: 1/4ND 2: 1/4 3: 1/8ND 3: 1/16...
  • Page 39 PAINT Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <SCENE FILE> Saving and 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 40 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS ON, OFF WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Selects the auto iris windows: The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs. OVERRIDE –99 to 99, 0, --- Sets to temporarily change the reference value for brightness of the automatic iris level in the range of ±2 steps:...
  • Page 41 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <LENS2> REMOTE CONTROL ON, OFF, (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 &...
  • Page 42 Description Page No. <SDI OUT> SLOT1/2-OUT See “SDI 1 to SDI 4 connector HDC-P50: Sets the SDI 1 to SDI 4 output format. M10 (U11) settings (HDC-P50)” (page 45). HDC-P31: Sets the SDI 1 to SDI 2 output format. SLOT3/4-OUT See “SDI 1 to SDI 2 connector...
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <CNS SETTINGS> CNS MODE LEGACY, BRIDGE, MCS Select the network connection method. See “CNS SETTINGS (MAINTENANCE menu)” (page 11). CCU NO Default setting is 1 When MCS is selected in CNS MODE: 1 to 96 MASTER IP ADDRESS 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Execute using ENTER.
  • Page 44 4K 2SI diamond marker (not displayed on HDC-P31) This function is for displaying a test pattern like the following in the area at the bottom right of the 4K color bar when 4K 2- Sample Interleave output. OK is displayed if the connections for Links 1 to 4 are correct, and OK is not displayed if they are incorrect.
  • Page 45 SDI 1 to SDI 4 connector settings (HDC-P50) SYSTEM FORMAT SDI OUT <OUTPUT FORMAT> <SDI OUT> RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF SLOT1/2-OUT SLOT3/4-OUT Output format Output format 3840×2160 59.94P/50P Other 4K/12G/HDR 3840×2160/59.94P Single-Link HD/3G-A/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P than SDR HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/59.94i 4K/3G-A/2SI/HDR 3840×2160/59.94P Quad-Link...
  • Page 46 SYSTEM FORMAT SDI OUT <OUTPUT FORMAT> <SDI OUT> RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF SLOT1/2-OUT SLOT3/4-OUT Output format Output format 1920×1080 59.94P/50P Other HD/3G-A/HDR 1920×1080/59.94P Single-Link HD/3G-A/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P than SDR HD/3G-B/HDR 1920×1080/59.94P HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P HD/3G-A/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P Single-Link HD/3G-A/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P HD/3G-B/SDR 1920×1080/59.94P 59.94i/50i HD/1.5G/SDR 1920×1080/59.94i...
  • Page 47 SYSTEM FORMAT SDI OUT <OUTPUT FORMAT> <SDI OUT> RESOLUTION FREQUENCY OETF SLOT1/2-OUT SLOT3/4-OUT Output format Output format 59.94i(2×)/ HD/12G/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i Single-Link-5 OFF – 50i(2×) (fixed) HD/3G-B/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i Single-Link-1 HD/3G-B/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i HD/1.5G/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i Dual-Link-1 HD/1.5G/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i 59.94i(3×)/ HD/12G/HFR(i)/ 1920×1080/59.94i Single-Link-6 OFF –...
  • Page 48 Relationship between output interface and BNC connector assignment (HDC-P50) Operation mode Output format SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 SDI 4 Quad-Link Link-1 Link-2 Link-3 Link-4 Dual-Link Link-1/2 Link-3/4 Single-Link Link-1/2/3/4 Link-1/2/3/4 Single-Link Link-1 Link-1 Link-1 Link-1 HD RGB444 Single-Link...
  • Page 49 FILE Menu Five types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the 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. For the specific items included in these files, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
  • Page 50 FILE Page name Item Settings Description Page No. <USER GAMMA> READ (USBtCAM) 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. FILE ID Max.
  • Page 51 ON, OFF IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x SUBNET MASK x.x.x.x DEFAULT GATEWAY x.x.x.x MAC ADDRESS xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx <SERIAL NO> MODEL HDC-P50 or HDC-P31 xxxxxxx EFFECTIVE FUNCTION Displayed if any option is installed. <POWER SUPPLY CAM CONSUMPTION 0% to 100% Displays camera power consumption. STATUS>...
  • Page 52 If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before storage. Security Avoid use or storage in the following places: SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND • Extremely hot or cold places RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER • Places with high humidity SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, •...
  • Page 53 • 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.
  • Page 54 USB 2.0 Type A 4-pin (1) (for connecting USB Specifications drive) (LAN) RJ-45 type 8-pin (1) REMOTE 8-pin (1) Supplied accessories HDC-P50 Before Using This Unit (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) General Camera number label (1) Power 10.5 V to 17 V DC, 8.2 A (max.) requirements...
  • Page 55 AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR 1: Clear ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. 2: 1/4 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY 3: 1/16 KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY 4: 1/64 THIRD PARTIES.
  • Page 56 To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, 112 (4 Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses. For the content of these licenses, see the PDF file in the “License”...

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