Sony HDC2500 Operation Manual page 6

Various color-reproduction functions
Adaptive-matrix function
This function accurately controls calculation factors for
performing accurate color conversion when shooting. This
makes precise color conversion possible even when shooting
under conditions that would otherwise exceed the color
conversion range of traditional matrix functions, such as under
strong monochromatic blue light sources.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition the standard 6-axis matrix function, the camera has
a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the hue and
chroma for color components in 16-axis directions
independently. This is quite useful in color matching among
multiple cameras.
Knee saturation
Change of hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
Saturation in low-key zones can be compensated. Thus,
compensation for color reproduction in all zones is enabled in
combination with matrix color compensation and knee
saturation functions.
Selection of multiple gamma tables
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values
enable cinemalike image creations with wide dynamic range,
which are different from those achieved with conventional
video gamma.
User gamma
Gamma tables created with CvpFileEditor™ can be saved to
a "Memory Stick," or registered to HDC2500/2400 from the
MSU-1000/1500 or RCP-1500 series.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function/Natural skin detail
function
Like HDC1500R/1400R/1550R, this function allows control
(emphasis or suppression) of the detail level for just a certain
hue or chroma area in the image, by creating a detail gate
signal from color components of your specified hue, such as
skin tones. The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
HDC2500/2400/2550 features the natural skin detail function,
which allows for adjustment of the detail gate signal, allowing
even more vivid distinction of areas like skin that you want to
make smooth while selectively keeping areas like eyebrows
that don't require smoothing.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted from 20 to 30 MHz. This
allows the thickness of the detail signal to be set appropriately
for the subject, thus enabling high-definition image
expression.
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H/V ratio control
The ratio between horizontal and vertical detail can be
adjusted.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Focus assist functions
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function
facilitate focusing.
VF detail
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal, which
can be added only on images on the viewfinder screen in order
to facilitate focusing in various situations: Functions for
coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the VF detail signal by
adding modulation, thickening the VF detail signal, and
changing the VF detail level according to the zoom position.
Focus assist indicator
The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen provides
a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be easily
determined by observing fluctuation of the level indicator as a
guide.
Numerous viewfinder functions
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
Along with items such as operation messages, a zebra
pattern, a safety-zone marker, and a center marker, camera
settings may also be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Furthermore, there are other indicators arranged above and
below the viewfinder, such as a tally lamp, battery warning
indicator, and an indicator to tell you that one or more settings
are other than standard. This makes it simple to check the
status of the camera.
Menu-based setting operation function
Selections and settings for viewfinder display items, a safety-
zone marker or center marker, screen size marker, etc. can be
made quickly and easily using setup menus displayed on the
viewfinder screen or an external monitor.
PinP function
The return video signal can be displayed on the viewfinder in
picture-in-picture mode.
Note
The PinP function cannot be used during stand-alone
operation, and cannot be used with the HD TRUNK FRAME
SYNCHRO function simultaneously.
Wide variety of input/output interfaces
(HDC2500/2400)
In addition to 3G/HD/SD-SDI output and HD/SD-SDI input,
HDC2500/2400 features a wide variety of input/output
interfaces, including the following:
Network TRUNK function (HDC2500/2400)
The network TRUNK function (LAN port) allows for data
transmission between the camera and CCU at speeds of up to