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Summarization of Contents
Camera Overview and Features
Key Features: Design and Performance
Highlights of the camera's design, image quality, and basic features.
Focus Assist Functions
VF Detail and Focus Indicator
Tools to assist with precise focusing using viewfinder signals.
Memory Stick Operation
Data Storage and Software Updates
Utilizing Memory Stick for storing setup data and upgrading software.
Color Reproduction Functions
Gamma, Matrix, and Saturation Controls
Features for gamma tables, multimatrix, knee, and saturation controls.
Detail Control Functions
Skin-Tone Detail Adjustment
Controls for skin-tone detail and other image enhancements.
Image Adjustment and Display Settings
Detail Controls and Menu Settings
Adjusts detail parameters and simplifies menu-based settings.
Viewfinder Display Options
Customizes viewfinder display items, markers, and status indicators.
Optical Digital Transmission
HDC1500R/1400R Connectivity
Details on electro-optical cable for digital transmission.
High-Resolution Viewfinders
Optional Viewfinder Models
Describes available monochrome CRT and color LCD viewfinders.
Precautions
Laser Beam Handling
Caution regarding laser beam damage to CCDs and lens.
Operation and Storage Environment
Guidelines for avoiding shocks, extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibration.
Condensation Management
Advice on preventing and managing condensation inside the camera.
CCD Image Sensor Phenomena
White Flecks and Smear
Explains non-malfunction phenomena like white flecks and smear.
Aliasing Effects
Describes aliasing artifacts from fine patterns, stripes, or lines.
Locations and Functions of Parts
Accessory Attachment Points
Identifies external mounting points like VF connector, strap posts, and lens mount.
Controls and Connectors
Front Right Controls
Details buttons and switches on the front right side of the camera.
Front Left Controls
Details buttons and connectors on the front left side of the camera.
Rear Controls and Connectors
Identifies rear panel power switch, tally lamp, CCU connectors, and output ports.
SY Type Operation Panel
Explains intercom, program, and return video controls for SY models.
European Type Operation Panel
Details intercom, program, and return video controls for European models.
Connector Panel Layout
Locates and describes various input/output jacks like EARPHONE, REMOTE, and SDI.
Preparations
Attaching and Adjusting Lenses
Procedure for mounting lenses and adjusting flange focal length.
Attaching and Adjusting the Viewfinder
Instructions for connecting, mounting, and positioning the viewfinder.
Viewfinder Position Adjustment
Guides for adjusting viewfinder position left/right and front/rear.
Detaching and Carrying the Viewfinder
Procedure for removing the viewfinder and carrying precautions.
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt
Instructions for securing camera cables with the provided belt.
Shoulder Pad Position Adjustment
Allows shifting the shoulder pad for improved shooting balance.
Mounting the Camera to a Tripod
Guidance on using a VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor for secure mounting.
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting
Black and White Balance Adjustment
Procedures for setting black and white balance for optimal picture quality.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
Shutter Modes and Speed Selection
Explains shutter modes and procedures for setting speed and mode.
Setting the Focus Assist Functions
Adding the VF Detail Signal
Enhances edges in the viewfinder for easier focus checks.
Displaying the Focus Assist Indicators
Utilizes level and area markers to visualize focus conditions.
Setting the Camera Outputs
Outputting Camera Picture (HD-SDI)
Configuring HD-SDI signal outputs with format and character settings.
Viewfinder Screen Status Display
Display Items and Indicators
Lists indicators shown on the viewfinder: zoom, filter, battery, etc.
Menu Operations
Starting Menu Navigation
How to enter and navigate the camera's menu system.
Overview of Available Menus
Describes USER, OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, DIAGNOSIS menus.
Selecting and Changing Menu Pages
Procedures for navigating within menu pages and changing displayed pages.
Setting Menu Items
Steps for changing setting values, resetting, and interrupting operations.
Specifying Character Strings
Method for entering text for items like file IDs.
Editing the USER Menu
Customizing the USER menu by adding, deleting, or replacing pages.
Managing USER Menu Items and Pages
Adding, deleting, reordering items, and inserting blank lines.
Adding, Deleting, and Replacing USER Menu Pages
Managing entire pages within the USER menu structure.
Adding a New USER Menu Page
Procedure for adding new pages to the USER menu.
Deleting and Moving USER Menu Pages
Steps for removing and reordering pages within the USER menu.
Menu List
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
OPERATION Menu Details
Lists items and settings for camera operation, viewfinder, and intercom.
'!' IND Menu Settings
Configuration for abnormal status indications on the viewfinder.
Settings for viewfinder markers like safety zone, center, and aspect.
Controls for VF detail signal characteristics like crispness and frequency.
Settings for focus indicators, area markers, and detection parameters.
Configuration for zebra pattern levels, width, and display modes.
Customization options for cursor display, size, and position.
Settings for viewfinder output signals, including color and mix modes.
Assigns functions to camera switches and controls menu knob operation.
Assigns functions to lens and handle switches for various camera models.
Menu Settings
Adjusts intercom microphone levels, power, and balance settings.
Controls side tone volume for intercom communication.
Configures intercom receive select for different lines and models.
Sets intercom receive select for channel 2 across various lines and models.
Manages intercom receive select for TRACKER function across lines.
Sets intercom receive select for EARPHONE across different lines.
Manages operator file settings for reading, writing, and presets.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Controls image status parameters like flare, gamma, and detail.
PAINT Menu:
Adjusts video levels for white, black, flare, and gamma.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Settings for color temperature balance and master gain.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Configuration for gamma tables, levels, and saturation.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Adjustments for black gamma, RGB, and level settings.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Controls saturation and low key saturation levels.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Adjusts knee point, slope, max, saturation, and auto knee settings.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Settings for white clipping levels and absolute mode.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Fine-tunes detail settings like level, limiter, crisp, and level depth.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Adjusts detail ratio, frequency, mix, and knee aperture.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Controls skin tone detail, skin gate, hue, phase, width, and saturation.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Manages user-defined color matrix adjustments for RGB axes.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Advanced multimatrix adjustments for phase, hue, saturation, and gate.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Configures electronic shutter modes, speeds, and ECS frequency.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Adjusts noise suppression levels for cleaner images.
PAINT Menu: Settings
Manages scene files for storing and reading paint data.
MAINTENANCE Menu
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Menu Settings
Automated setup functions for black, white, and levels.
Adjustments for white shading parameters like SAW, PARA, and mode.
Controls for black shading parameters like SAW, PARA, and set values.
Settings for OHB matrix adjustments, including phase, hue, and sat.
Camera Output and Signal Configuration
Covers output format, signal selection, tally, and MIC gain.
Format, Test Output, and SDI Settings
Configures output formats, test outputs, and SDI signal parameters.
Format, Timing, and Alarm Settings
Covers trunk, genlock, date, battery alarm, and other miscellaneous settings.
Option Key and File Management
Manages installed options and file operations.
FILE Menu
Operator and Scene File Management
Manages operator settings, scene files for paint data storage.
Reference, Lens, and OHB File Settings
Handles reference files, lens files, OHB files, and file clearing.
DIAGNOSIS Menu
System Status and Version Information
Displays optical level, board status, PLD, ROM, and serial number.
Using a "Memory Stick"
Memory Stick Types and Insertion
Specifies compatible Memory Stick types and insertion procedure.
Data Handling and Precautions
Information on data speed, access lamp, and important usage precautions.
Specifications
HDC1500R General and Imager Specs
Details power, temperature, mass, imager type, and resolution.
HDC1500R Electrical and Optical Specs
Provides sensitivity, S/N, resolution, and filter information.
HDC1500R Connectors
Lists input/output connectors like CCU, LENS, VF, MIC, and AUDIO.
HDC1400R General and Imager Specs
Covers power, temperature, mass, imager type, and resolution for HDC1400R.
HDC1400R Electrical and Optical Specs
Provides sensitivity, S/N, resolution, and filter details for HDC1400R.
HDC1550R General and Imager Specs
Details power, temperature, mass, imager type, and resolution for HDC1550R.
HDC1550R Electrical and Optical Specs
Lists sensitivity, S/N, resolution, and filter details for HDC1550R.
HDC1450R General and Imager Specs
Covers power, temperature, mass, imager type, and resolution for HDC1450R.
HDC1450R Electrical and Optical Specs
Provides sensitivity, S/N, resolution, and filter details for HDC1450R.
Optional Accessories and Related Equipment
Optional Camera Accessories
Lists optional accessories like viewfinders, adaptors, and cables.
Related Control and Network Equipment
Lists related equipment such as CCU, MSU, and RCP units.
Dimensions
HDC1500R/1400R Physical Dimensions
Provides physical dimensions for HDC1500R and HDC1400R models.
HDC1550R/1450R Physical Dimensions
Provides physical dimensions for HDC1550R and HDC1450R models.
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