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Sony BVP-900 Series Product Information Manual

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  • Page 1 NTSC / PAL Studio/OB/EFP Camera Family BVP-900/950 900P/950P Series Product Information Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1-1. Overview ....................1-2. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) using 12-bit A/D Conversion 1-3. Sony Design Criteria for Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) Cameras ..........................................................1-4. Features of the BVP-900/900P ........................................1-5. Features of the BVP-950/950P 1-6.
  • Page 3 6-7. Control Priority and Parallel Mode ...................................................................................... 6-8. S-Bus Control WIDEBAND TRIAX TRANSMISSION ....................................................................7-1. Advantages of Sony Wideband Triax Transmission 7-2. Triax Cable Information ............................................. SET-UP MENUS ..................................................Function Comparison Chart ..........................................Location and Function of Parts and Controls ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Imperceptible vertical smear level: -145 dB by using the well improvements in camera operational efficiency. So when considering proven Power HAD 1000 CCD (FIT), with additional technology the basic design concepts of its new DSP cameras, Sony laid down enhancements. the following design criteria.

  • Page 5: Features Of The Bvp-950/950P

    INTRODUCTION selection with use of the ECS function minimizes horizontal streaking LSI and a 12-bit A/D converter provide comprehensive control when shooting computer display screens. functions and assure a high-quality picture. Dynamic shading compensation function: When the zoom angle High signal-to-noise ratio: A high signal-to-noise ratio has been is changed with the iris aperture almost completely open, modulation achieved by use of a top-performing Power HAD 1000 CCD, shading can appear.

  • Page 6: Optical Head Block

    * An additional order of magnitude protection against RFI (external Radio Frequency Interference). 1-7. Familiar Digital Command System * The BVP-900 Series builds on the well established Sony principle of common operation. Video engineers accustomed to using the previous generation of Sony camera command equipment will find the BVP-900 Series familiar and easy to use.

  • Page 7: A Total System

    Betacam VTRs. Figure 2-2 shows how this interface is provided by the CA-553 50-pin Camera Adaptor. A variety of key peripherals, such The BVP-900 Series is based on the renowned BVP-700 Series and as the CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units help DSP technology pioneered by Sony in the earlier BVP-500 Series users to easily expand/upgrade their system.
  • Page 8 A TOTAL SYSTEM 2-inch VF(BVF-20W/20WCE) 1.35-inch COLOR VF(BVF-C10W) ELECTRONIC 1.5-inch VF(BVF-10/10CE) VIEWFINDER BVF-55/55CE CAMERA ADAPTOR DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE CCD UNIT CA-570/570P RECORDER OHB-750A/750AP CA-550/1 550P/1 DVW-250/250P OHB-730/730P CA-530 4 : 3 CCZ CABLE ENG/EFP LENS COLOR VIDEO CAMERA 16 : 9 BVP-950/950P OHB-750WSA/750WSAP OHB-730WS/730WSP...
  • Page 9 A TOTAL SYSTEM 7-inch viewfinder Front cover (supplied) VFH-770 7-inch Viewfinder Sports Hood BVF-7700/7700P (with standard hood) OHB-750A/750WSA/730/730WS/ 750AP/750WSAP/730P/730WSP CCD Unit BVF-77/77CE (with standard hood) Zoom lens BVP-900/900P Color Video Camera BKP-7010 Long Triax Kit BKP-7910/7910P Stand-Alone Kit (for using the BVP-900/900P as a Triax cable stand-alone unit) BKP-7911/7912 Script Holder...
  • Page 10 If the BVP-950/950P is used with the CA-550/550P, powering up may not be executed correctly, depending on the CA-550/550P version. If you wish to use the CA-550/550P instead, please contact your Sony service representative. Figure 2-4 Optional Accessories for BVP-950/950P...

  • Page 11: Camera Head

    * Up to 1000 m cable length (with ø8.5 mm cable, with CCU- BVP-900/900P — The BVP-900/900P is an outstanding color video 700A/700AP) camera which incorporates Sony ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal (c) Enhanced Camera Operator functions Processing) and 12-bit A/D conversion. Using industry-first CCD...

  • Page 12: Control System

    The Camera Command Network Units are designed to be the nerve * Prompter video (up to 1000 m with ø14.5 mm cable and 500 m center of the Sony camera control system for the BVP-900 Series, with ø8.5 mm cable) BVP-700 Series, BVP-500 Series and HDC-700 Series of cameras.

  • Page 13: Bvp-900/900P Optional System Accessories

    * Incorporates 1.35-inch, wide aspect TFT active matrix color LCD panel with 510,000 dots * Non-interlace, high vertical resolution and less flicker by using a Sony Line Doubler (double-speed conversion) * High resolution of 400 TV lines in both 16:9 and 4:3 modes with Photo 2-2 BVF-55/55CE excellent color gradation to show the finest detail * 16:9/4:3 automatic switching.

  • Page 14: Rack Mounting Of System Equipment

    Camera Command Network Units, and VCS-700 Video Selector can be mounted in a 19-inch standard EIA rack. These units either mount directly into the rack or with optional slide rails such as the Sony RMM-30 Rack Mount Rail. These slide rails allow the unit to be easily pulled out from the rack and are recommended if you intended to pull out the unit frequently.
  • Page 15 (d). different parts to mount it into the drawer. For details, please contact your local Sony office. When a unit other than 1U height is mounted 1) Attach the front bracket to the outside of the front of the rack at the screw holes at 31.75 mm intervals, using screws (d).

  • Page 16: Basic Connection Examples

    A TOTAL SYSTEM (a)Video-signal connections 2-9. Basic Connection Examples When mixing the character signal with the output signal of the VCS- 700, set the SYNC ON/OFF switch (S7) on the internal board of the CNU-700 to OFF. BVP-900-series camera Return video signal Reference signal (BB) PROMPTER Prompter signal...
  • Page 17 A TOTAL SYSTEM (b)Connection of control, intercom, tally and audio signals Microphone signal output CCU-700A/700AP MIC OUTPUT CAMERA MIC OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT CH-1 CH-2 RET1 REFERENCE VBS1 WF MODE RET2 PIX1 VBS2 REMOTE RCP/CNU RET3 VBS3 RET4 CHARACTER PIX2 SYNC REMOTE INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM AC IN...

  • Page 18: Sony Advanced Electronic Imaging Technologies

    3-2. Sony CCD Advantages required after exchanging these imager assemblies. This breakthrough concept also offers a highly cost-effective way of Since the early 1970s, Sony has remained in the forefront of CCD upgrading CCDs over the camera life span. STUDIO/OB...

  • Page 19: Power Had 1000 Ccd

    HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (MHz) the Hyper HAD 1000 CCD to complement 10-bit DSP. For the new -0.4 ‘top of the line’ BVP-900 Series, Sony has developed a totally new and -0.6 outstanding design of CCD imager to complement its 12-bit ADSP for Figure 3-2.

  • Page 20: Invisible Smear Level

    Super the IT sensors). This further improvement of the masking EVS, which is available on BVP-900 Series cameras fitted with FIT techniques in the Power HAD 1000 (FIT) has reduced the smear to a sensors, allows the vertical resolution to be enhanced over a range of level of -145 dB (FIT), which is invisible.

  • Page 21: Sony Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Adsp)

    The following diagram shows how Sony has applied its innovative A wide choice of Optical Head Blocks (OHBs) is available for BVP- skills in semiconductor technology to the design of BVP-900 Series 900/900P and BVP-950/950P cameras. Each camera is fitted with one cameras.

  • Page 22: Analog Signal Processing Domain

    4-4. Digital Signal Processing Domain The camera signal processing is executed in the digital domain in BVP-900 Series cameras. Within this digital processing, more than 12 bits are used in critical applications such as shading compensation, image enhancing and gamma correction.

  • Page 23: Benefits Of Sony Adsp

    BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP 5-1. Full DSP Camera Processing The BVP-900 Series uses 12-bit A/D conversion based on the latest LSI technology. This advanced technology has allowed Sony to take a major step forward from the 10-bit conversion of its previous generation of cameras –...
  • Page 24 (e) Black Clip Improvements in the Black Clip circuitry have improved the signal/noise ratio for more natural reproduction. (f) Auto Black/White The BVP-900 Series provides perfect accuracy in black and white balance. Photo 5-2 Multi Matrix (Vectorscope)

  • Page 25: Precise Handling Of Highlight Position

    (c) Adaptive highlight control (Auto Knee mode) 5-2. Precise Handling of Highlight Position Conventional cameras only have a single knee point/slope characteristic. In contrast, the Sony ADSP system has multiple knee point/slope characteristics. The camera intelligently monitors the (a) Optimized bit assignment The video level up to 260% is processed linearly.
  • Page 26 (d) Triple Skin Tone Detail Correction Skin Tone Detail Correction controls the detail level of those objects which have specific color tones. The BVP-900 Series allows detail to be set independently for each of three separate color ranges. Colors are not limited to skin tones, but can be set for any color. Detail may be increased or decreased relative to the normal level.
  • Page 27 BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP (e) Adaptive Detail Control The Adaptive Detail Control provides natural detail enhancement on extreme highlights by automatically altering the amplitude of the edge signal for those forms of high contrast signals. Normal Magnified Magnified Photo 5-6 Adaptive Detail Control ON and OFF...
  • Page 28 BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP (f) Electronic Soft Focus This function is similar to an optical soft filter. By subtracting the edge enhancement signal from the original video signal, slight ‘defocussed’ pictures are created electronically. This is an important new creative feature that can be used to either complement or replace the Skin Tone Detail Correction function, when more of a ‘film look’...
  • Page 29 BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP (g) Skin Tone Auto Iris (h) 3-D White Shading Correction A problem with conventional auto iris is that movements of bright The camera picture area is divided into up to 1000 separate zones, objects in a scene adversely affects facial exposure – a news studio is each of which may have different shading value.

  • Page 30: Outstanding Reliability And Easy Maintenance

    Finally, a great merit of Sony ADSP cameras is their advanced self-diagnostic system. BVP-900 Series cameras detect problems in their digital processing and provide viewfinder warning indication.

  • Page 31: Control System

    In the BVP-900 Series camera system, Sony has adopted the philosophy that all technical controls are important and that remote access to virtually all controls on a single control panel would bring...

  • Page 32: Camera Command Network Units - Cnu-700 And Cnu-500

    CONTROL SYSTEM to maintain communication between the CCUs and RCPs in the event 6-3. Camera Command Network Units - CNU-700 and of a CNU malfunction or power loss. Therefore, even when the CNU-500 power unit or AT board of the CNU-700 or CNU-500 has failed, camera heads and CCUs can be directly controlled from the RCPs to The CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units are let program production continue.
  • Page 33 CONTROL SYSTEM Command Video Character Monitor BVP-900/P Waveform Vector CCU-700A/P Monitor Scope VCS-700 B/W monitor for character display CNU-700/500 BVP-950/P CCU-550/P MSU-700 RCP-700 Series Figure 6-1 CNU-700/500 Basic System Configurations (Up to six cameras with one CNU-700 or CNU-500)
  • Page 34 CONTROL SYSTEM Monitor BVP-900/P Waveform Vector CCU-700A/P Monitor Scope VCS-700 (1) VCS-700 (2) B/W monitor for character display BKP-7930 CNU-700 BVP-950/P CCU-550/P MSU-700 Command Video Character RCP-700 Series Figure 6-2 CNU-700 Expanded System Configurations (Up to 12 cameras with one CNU-700 with one BKP-7930 installed)
  • Page 35 CONTROL SYSTEM Monitor BVP-900/P CCU-700A/P - New command system Waveform Vector Monitor Scope VCS-700 (1) VCS-700 (2) BVP-950/P CCU-550/P B/W monitor for character display BKP-7932 CNU-700 BVP-375/P CCU-370/355/350 Series - Earlier command system RCP-3700 Series MSU-700 BVP-90/P CAMERA CONTROL UNIT CAMERA ALARM POWER...
  • Page 36 CONTROL SYSTEM BVP-900/P CCU-700A/P VCS-700 (1) VCS-700 (2) B/W monitor for character display BKP-7930 CNU-700 (1) CNU-700 (2) BVP-950/P BKP-7930 CCU-550/P MSU-700 VCS-700 (4) VCS-700 (3) Command Monitor Waveform Vector Monitor Scope Video Character Note: With the addition of an external camera selector switching panel, RCP-700 Series upto 96 cameras with 8 CNU-700s (with BKP-7930 installed) can be controlled from a single MSU-700.
  • Page 37 CONTROL SYSTEM BVP-900/P ENGINEERING ROOM CCU-700A/P MSU-700 VCS-700 BVP-950/P CNU-700 (1) CCU-550/P MSU-700 RCP-700 Series VIDEO CONTROL ROOM Figure 6-5 Multi-MSU Operation Example (1)
  • Page 38 CONTROL SYSTEM Supervising a complete system with a supervisiory MSU STUDIO 1 BVP-900/P CCU-700A/P VCS-700 MSU-700 CNU-700 STUDIO 2 BVP-900/P CCU-700A/P VCS-700 MSU-700 CNU-700 STUDIO 3 BVP-900/P CCU-700A/P VCS-700 MSU-700 CNU-700 MSU-700 Supervisory MSU Figure 6-6 Multi-MSU Operation Example (2)

  • Page 39: Remote Control Panels - Rcp-700 Series

    CONTROL SYSTEM (c) Character display (b) RCP-720/721 Information concerning the camera heads and CCUs connected to The RCP-720 (joystick type) and RCP-721 (dial control type) make up the CNU-700 and CNU-500 can be displayed on a monitor via the the standard panel range. They include Auto Set-up, Scene File and CHARACTER connector.
  • Page 40 CONTROL SYSTEM Extremely Flexible Configuration - When ex-factory - The assignments between CCUs and RCPs are set as below. BVP-900/P CNU-700 CCU-700A/P CCU 2 VCS-700 CCU 2 VCS 1 CCU 3 CCU 4 MSU-700 CCU 5 MSU 1 BVP-950/P CCU 6 RCP-740/741 - For flexibility, assignments can be easily changed e,g - CAM 1 controlles from RCP 1&2, CAM 2 controlled from RCP 3&4,...

  • Page 41: File System

    (Up to 50 lens fits.) operative from both units. The BVP-900 Series detects the type of lens and uses the appropriate The Parallel Mode can be canceled by pressing the PARA button of data automatically.
  • Page 42 Even the source name display, tally signal and tally display are interlocked and changed automatically. (b) Sony camera command system with S-Bus * Controlling the router from an MSU panel The digital router’s cross point can switched from the MSU-700 by pressing its camera select button.
  • Page 43 CONTROL SYSTEM * Controlling the router from an RCP Pressing the preview switch on an RCP-700 Series control panel switches the appropriate digital router cross point. SDI video monitoring is enabled. PIX CNU character CNU with BKP-7933 MSU-700 CCU with A/D boad SDI Monitor for RCP OUT1 PIX WFM...
  • Page 44 CONTROL SYSTEM * Camera name display onto CNU Sony uses a PC as the primary control station of a digital router. Each camera can be given a name with this primary PC, and these names are then automatically shown on the CNU character display.

  • Page 45: Wideband Triax Transmission

    To avoid the differential time delays and differential gain that may offset process. Thus, the inevitable differential time delays between arise with RGB systems, the Sony Wideband Triax Transmission channels of an RGB system are avoided. system uses video component signals (Y, R-Y, B-Y). The luminance Y...
  • Page 46 WIDEBAND TRIAX TRANSMISSION Standard Bandwidth Triax System Wideband Triax System 5 MHz 6.7 MHz Transmission characteristic 5 MHz 6.7 MHz ± 0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB Wideband Triax System ± 0.5 dB Standard bandwidth Triax System - 2.0 dB Figure 7-2 Transmission Characteristic Photo 7-1 The rotary type triax connector of BVP-900/900P Photo 7-2 The rotary type triax connector of BVP-950/950P...

  • Page 47: Triax Cable Information

    WIDEBAND TRIAX TRANSMISSION 7-2. Triax Cable Information Maximum cable length with CCU-700A/700AP and CCU-550/550P The maximum cable length can be extended up to 3000 m via ø14.5 mm triax cable without return video. Range of operation is dependent upon cable type. With CCU-700A/700AP With CCU-550/550P Cable...

  • Page 48: Set-Up Menus

    SET-UP MENUS In Sony DSP cameras, complicated setting up procedures are combination of a rotary encoder and a toggle switch on the rear virtually eliminated because all parameters are stored in memory as control panel. For the BVP-950/950P, a convenient rotary encoder on digital values.
  • Page 49 SET-UP MENUS The following tables give brief explanations of the menus. For more detail, please refer to the system manual. Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File — No Change No Change Cam Power —...
  • Page 50 SET-UP MENUS Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File Skin 2 Width No Change To Ref. File To Ref. File Skin 2 Sat No Change To Ref. File To Ref. File Skin 2 On No Change To Ref.
  • Page 51 SET-UP MENUS Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File Width No Change To Ref. File To Ref. File Auto Iris No Change No Change No Change Normal Mode No Change To Ref. File To Ref.
  • Page 52 SET-UP MENUS Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File — No Change No Change Cam Power — No Change No Change VF Power — No Change No Change Test 1 — No Change No Change Test 2 —...
  • Page 53 SET-UP MENUS Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File Skin 3 Level 0 Clear To Ref. File To Ref. File Skin 3 Phase No Change To Ref. File To Ref. File Skin 3 Width No Change To Ref.
  • Page 54 SET-UP MENUS Item Reference After Reference Scene Lens Standard Level Auto File Stored File File File Auto hue — — — — — — — Auto Iris Gate No Change No Change No Change Gate On No Change No Change No Change ECS/S-EVS Shutter Speed...

  • Page 55: Function Comparison Chart

    Function Comparison Chart BVP-900/P BVP-950/P + CA-570/P Call VF monitor select RET select Cursor on Cursor H-Posi Cursor V-Posi Cursor width Cursor height Cursor memory Filter local ND filter select CC filter select Safety zone on Center marker on Up tally on Yes (VF) Mix VF on Yes (Menu)
  • Page 56 Function Comparison Chart Item MSU-700 RCP-740/741 RCP-730/731 RCP-720/721 File Save Direct Button Menu Panel Camera Power ON/OFF — CAM PW CAM PW CAM PW — — — — VF Power ON/OFF VF PW — VF PW — — — — — — Test Signal Output Select TEST1/TEST2/BARS —...
  • Page 57 Function Comparison Chart Item MSU-700 RCP-740/741 RCP-730/731 RCP-720/721 File Save Direct Button Menu Panel Matrix Coefficient Setting — R-G/G-B/B-R R-B/G-R/B-G — — — — Gamma ON/OFF GAMMA OFF Gamma Off — GAMMA OFF — — — — Step Gamma Setting GAMMA Gamma (0.4, 0.45, 0.5) GAMMA...

  • Page 58: Location And Function Of Parts And Controls

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (a) BVP-900/900P Side Panel Up tally lamp Safety catch Camera number plate Side-panel lock screws Lens lock and knob Power HAD 1000 AUDIO IN CH-1 CH-2 PROMPTER TEST OUT TRACKER SCRIPT REMOTE CONTROL Accessory Cable clamp bracket...
  • Page 59 Interface for the triax cable connecting the camera to the Camera fully clockwise. Control Unit. All the signals to and from a BVP-900 Series camera and its CCU (power, control, video and audio) are carried by this 5) Lens lock and knob Locks the lens.
  • Page 60 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Rear Panel numbered 37) through 42) are for the BVP-900P. For details of The functions of the switches and controls numbered 1) through 30) switches and controls numbered 37) through 42) for the BVP-900P, are the same for both the BVP-900 and BVP-900P.
  • Page 61 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) POWER indicator pressed. (The TEST OUT switch setting has no effect on this priority.) Illuminates as follows to show the power supply status. * When the TEST OUT switch is set to RET, the TEST OUT connector Green: Power is supplied to the BVP-900/900P.
  • Page 62 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 16) VF DETAIL (viewfinder detail) control 24) CENTER MARKER switch Adjusts the amount of detail in the viewfinder picture when the VF ON: A white cross (center marker) appears on the viewfinder DETAIL switch is set to ON. This has no effect on the camera output screen to indicate its center.
  • Page 63 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 36)PGM (program audio level) control * Adjusts the output level of the program audio. * This control adjusts the level of the playback audio signal of the VTR when the BVP-900/900P is used as a stand-alone camera. Rear Panel of the BVP-900P For details on the functions of the switches and controls numbered 1) through 30), see ‘Rear panel of the BVP-900’.

  • Page 64: (B) Bvp-950/950P

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (b) BVP-950/950P Side Panels TALLY lamp and switch FILTER LOCAL button ND filter button CC filter button INCOM button WHITE switch RET 1 button OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch GAIN switch VTR switch GAIN OUTPUT AUTO WHITE KNEE...
  • Page 65 Location and Function of Parts and Controls PRESET: White balance is automatically adjusted to the preset and B. value for the color temperature of 3200K. 11) TALLY (rear tally) lamp and switch A or B: Memory A or B is selected. With the switch set to ON, when a red or green tally signal is supplied, the lamp illuminates in the corresponding color.
  • Page 66 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel 5) SHUTTER switch OFF: The electronic shutter does not function. ON: The electronic shutter is activated. SEL: The shutter speed and shutter mode change each time the switch is moved to this position. For details, refer to the system manual.

  • Page 67: (C) Ca-570/570P

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (c) CA-570/570P Rear Panel and Side Panels RET1 button/RET button and RET 2/3/4 switch PGM level control TALLY lamp and TALLY switch ENG level control PGM level controls MIC LINE INCOM level controls, PROD/ENG switch switches, and LEVEL/MIC switches Triax connector...
  • Page 68 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) RET 1 (return video 1) button/RET (return video) button and INCOM 1 connector can be used for communications even when RET 2/3/4 switch power to the camera is turned off on the CCU. RET 1 (return video 1) button 7) VTR connector (26-pin) Press this button to monitor the return video 1 signal from the...
  • Page 69 Location and Function of Parts and Controls and on the CCU and MSU are illuminated. 17) POWER switch Selects the power source. CCU: Power is supplied from the CCU. (Standby): Standby mode. EXT: Power is supplied from the VTR or via the EXT DC IN connector (see 9)).
  • Page 70 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Internal Switches CA-570/570P PROMPTER/GENLOCK switch PROMPTER INTERCOM GENLOCK GAIN INTERCOM and GAIN switches INTERCOM Unscrew the four screws. GAIN CA-570/570P Switch onthe MB-783 board Switch S1 Unscrew the four screw All switches are factory set to OFF, except S1-1. 1) PROMPTER/GENLOCK (prompter signal input and output/external sync signal input) switch (MD-119 board) Switch on the DM-116 board...
  • Page 71 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 5) S3 switch (AU-237 board) when a CCU is connected. When set to OFF, power Specifies whether the incom audio output from INCOM 2 connector is always supplied to the REMOTE connector. and the program audio are mixed or not. 13) Switch S100 (AU-251 board) IND: No mixing (factory setting for CA-570).

  • Page 72: (D) Ccu-700A/700Ap

    5) INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin) Connector for a headset. When you wish to use a headset with a plug other than XLR 5-pin type, consult an authorized Sony representative. 6) CAMERA POWER switch and indicator This switch controls the power supply to the camera when the MAIN POWER switch is set to the ON position (| position).
  • Page 73 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Rear Panel ANALOG OUTPUT block ANALOG INPUT block R, G, and B connectors PROMPTER connectors Y, R-Y, and B-Y connectors REFERENCE connectors CHARACTER connector RET1 through RET4 connectors WF1 and WF2 connectors PIX1 and PIX2 connectors MIC OUTPUT connectors VBS1, VBS2, and VBS3 connectors CAMERA connector...
  • Page 74 25) Voltage selector (CCU-700AP only) The operating voltage of the CCU-700AP is factory set to 220 to 240 V AC. If the voltage of your local power line is different, contact Sony service personnel to change the voltage selector setting.

  • Page 75: (E) Ccu-550/550P

    SHORT: illuminates when there is excessive current flow in the triax cable. 4) INCOM (intercom) input/output/setting section INCOM (intercom) connector (XLR 5-pin): Headset connector for a headset. When you wish to use with a plug other than an XLR 5-pin type, consult an authorized Sony representative.
  • Page 76 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Rear Panel MIC OUTPUT connectors CAMERA connector INPUT connectors OUTPUT connectors SERIAL OUTOPUT connectors INPUT OUTPUT SERIAL OUTPUT VBS3 VBS1 CAMERA REFERENCE RET1 VBS2 R-Y/R RET2 B-Y/B WF MODE MIC OUTPUT CH-1 CH-2 PROMPTER/RET3 COAX RCP/CHU...
  • Page 77 Location and Function of Parts and Controls WF MODE (waveform monitor mode) connector (4-pin): internal AT board of the CCU. For details on setting the microphone Connects to the corresponding connector on a waveform input levels with the internal switch, refer to the system manual. monitor to allow the sequential monitoring of signals.
  • Page 78 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Page 1 CAMERA MIC Gain: Gain and control status of the microphone circuit For details on the internal boards, refer to the system manual. *System Diag 1/3* TRIAX Cable Connect Results of self-diagnostics of the CCU-550/550P internal boards Comp.
  • Page 79 Location and Function of Parts and Controls VA board *VA Diag* Video Out VBS1/2 OK VBS3 CAMERA Phase Lock Reference Phase Unlock Video out: Video signal output status of each video output connector. CAMERA Phase: Locking status of the H-phase between the camera and the CCU-550/550P.

  • Page 80: (F) Cnu-700

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (f) CNU-700 POWER switch and indicator CAMERACOMMAND NETWORK UNIT Front panel POWER MSU connector RCP 1 through 6 connectors VCS connector CCU 1 through 6 connectors AUX1 and AUX2 connectors AUX1 AUX2 Rear panel AUX3 AUX4 ~AC IN...

  • Page 81: (G) Cnu-500

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (g) CNU-500 Front and Rear Panel Front panel POWER switch and indicator CNU number indicator POWER CAMERA COMMAND NETWORK UNIT Rear panel MSU connector CHARACTER connector CCU 1 through 6 connectors RS-232C connector RS232C CCU1 CCU2...

  • Page 82: (H) Vcs-700

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) +5 V indicator Page Contents Lights when +5 V power to the board. Nothing appears when power is turned on. Shows a warning if a problem 2) OPERATION switch is detected by the self-diagnosis of the camera. NORMAL: Set to this position for normal operation.
  • Page 83 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) POWER switch and indicator signal with the camera select buttons on an MSU-700 or by command This switch turns the power ON and OFF. The indicator illuminates from the I/O PORT connector on a VCS-700. When using two or when power is switched on.

  • Page 84: (I) Msu-700

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (i) MSU-700 Operation Panel CLOSE button STANDARD button Signal output select buttons AUTO SETUP block VF PW button Camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons CAM PW button Scene file control block ALL button Menu operation block AUTO SETUP MODE SKIN DTL...
  • Page 85 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 7) AUTO SETUP block * Middle row (ON when the button is illuminated) KNEE APERTURE: Knee aperture function. KNEE SAT: Knee saturation function. MONO COLOR: Mono color function that replaces the color information of a picture with a single color AUTO SETUP that can be varied, for example to give a sepia SKIN DTL...
  • Page 86 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 10) Menu operation block menu on the display also disappears. MULTI: Multi setting mode to set the requirements for Master/Slave mode to set up multiple cameras in MODE synchronization. CARD: PC card operation mode to set the requirements for using PC cards.
  • Page 87 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Submenu Example: Submenu of ‘Detail’ (when ‘Detail’ is selected from the Paint menu). Detail 1 If the selected item group consists of Detail Detail Detail Level Detail multiple item groups, a submenu is Dep Off displayed.
  • Page 88 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Parallel mode is canceled. one of these buttons to select the corresponding ND filter. (c) MULTI indicators 1: Clear Show the Master/Slave status of the corresponding cameras 1 2: 1/4 ND through 12 (when the EXPAND button is not illuminated) or 13 3: 1/8 ND through 24 (when the EXPAND button is illuminated).
  • Page 89 Location and Function of Parts and Controls (d) GAMMA select buttons and display window green tally signal is sent to the camera, its number is displayed in Select the step gamma. The selected value is displayed in the black against a green background. When both the red and green window.
  • Page 90 CCU-700A/700AP units, up to six RCP-700 Series bridge connections, should be terminated with a 75 ohm termination. Remote Control Panels, a VCS-700 Video Selector and an MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit can be connected to the CNU-500. BVP-900 Series Color Video Camera Control console CCU-700A/700AP...

  • Page 91: (J) Rcp-740/741

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (j) RCP-740/741 Operation Panel STANDARD button Control select block Power and output signal select block LOCK PARA MASTER SLAVE CAM PW VF PW TEST1 TEST2 BARS AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP block SKIN DTL LEVEL START/ STANDARD...
  • Page 92 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) STANDARD button Note The BARS button takes priority over the other two buttons. If the When this button is pressed, it remains illuminated for several BARS button is illuminated, press the button to turn the illumination off seconds while the camera is initialized to its standard state.
  • Page 93 Location and Function of Parts and Controls DETAIL GATE: Skin tone detail gate function. When this with the left three controls. button is illuminated, the adjustment range of DTL LEVEL/DTL LIMITER/BLK LIMITER/DTL CRISP: To the skin tone detail is displayed in white on the adjust the detail level, detail limiter level, black limiter monitor screen.
  • Page 94 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8) ECS/Shutter control block (left) (a) ND (ND filter select) buttons While the FILTER CTRL button is illuminated, press and illuminate Gamma control block (center) one of these buttons to select the corresponding ND filter. Master gain control block (right) 1: Clear 2: 1/4 ND...
  • Page 95 Location and Function of Parts and Controls green tally signal is sent to the camera, the number is displayed in Press to send a call signal to the camera, on which the CALL button black against a green background. When the red and green tally illuminates.
  • Page 96 Location and Function of Parts and Controls the signal for preview at the PREVIEW connector. See the table ‘Iris Iris adjustment functions adjustment function’. Relative mode Absolute mode 11) Master black control ring (IRIS RELATIVE button lit) (IRIS RELATIVE button not lit) Turn to manually adjust the master black value.
  • Page 97 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Connector Panel 1) PREVIEW connector (6-pin) Supplies preview signals. Power to light the PREVIEW button of the PREVIEW connector RCP-741 is provided from an external source, such as a video switcher, through this connector. CCU/CNU REMOTE connector 2) CCU/CNU REMOTE (camera control unit/camera command AUX REMOTE connector...

  • Page 98: (K) Rcp-730/731

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (k) RCP-730/731 Power and output signal select block Control select block LOCK PARA MASTER SLAVE AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP block STANDARD button CHAR SKIN DTL LEVEL START/ STANDARD AUTO HUE BREAK WHITE BLACK ACTER 5600K AUTO...
  • Page 99 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) Control select block monitor connected to the PIX (picture) output of the CCU-700A/700AP. SAT: Saturation function. BLACK GAMMA: Black gamma function. KNEE OFF: Knee compensation function. (OFF when the LOCK button is illuminated) PARA MASTER SLAVE DTL OFF: Detail compensation function.
  • Page 100 Location and Function of Parts and Controls continuously changes while either button remains Note The output from the PIX1 OUTPUT connector is fixed to ENC. pressed. 7) Camera number/tally indication window In Shutter mode (when the ECS button is not illuminated): The The number of the camera being controlled from this panel is denominator of the selected step shutter speed is displayed in orange.
  • Page 101 Location and Function of Parts and Controls automatically. 15) Paint control block SKIN DTL AUTO HUE: Skin tone detail automatic hue. LEVEL: Gamma balance, knee point, master black level, etc. (b) START/BREAK button Press to start automatic adjustment of the selected items. The button CLEAR is illuminated during adjustment and the illumination is turned off <...
  • Page 102 Location and Function of Parts and Controls KNEE/WHT CLIP (master knee/white clip adjustments): BLK GAMMA/SAT (black gamma/saturation adjustments): For adjustments of the master knee point, master knee For adjustments of the saturation and black gamma. slope and white clip. < >...
  • Page 103 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) F-number display 8) SENS (sensitivity) control knob Displays the f number of the current iris setting. When the iris is Used for manual adjustment in Absolute mode. This control is not closed, ‘CL’ is displayed. operative when Relative mode is selected.
  • Page 104 Location and Function of Parts and Controls this button is not operative. Connects to an RCP-700/701. 2) IRIS RELATIVE button 3) PREVIEW connector (6-pin) Functions the same as the RELATIVE button of the RCP-730. When Supplies preview signals. The RCP-731 receives the power from the the IRIS/MB ACTIVE button is illuminated, the iris adjustment mode external source, such as a video switcher, to illuminate the PREVIEW can be selected with this button.

  • Page 105: (L) Rcp-720/721

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (l) RCP-720/721 Operation Panel STANDARD button Control select block Power and output signal select block LOCK PARA MASTER SLAVE AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP block CHAR SKIN DTL LEVEL START STANDARD ACTER Camera/CCU function ON/OFF buttons 5600K AUTO SKIN...
  • Page 106 Location and Function of Parts and Controls (a) LOCK button when the adjustments are complete. If you press the button while it Press and illuminate the button to disable controls except those in is illuminated, the automatic adjustment is canceled and the button the iris/master black control block.
  • Page 107 Location and Function of Parts and Controls (6) Paint control block (b) STORE button To store a scene file, first press this button so that the button starts flashing, then press the SCENE FILES button with the desired number. When file registration is completed, the STORE button SKIN DETAIL SATURATION illumination is turned off.
  • Page 108 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 2: 1/4 ND Turn to adjust the black gamma. 3: 1/8 ND (e) DETAIL adjustment knob 4: 1/16ND Turn to adjust the detail level. 5: 1:64 ND (f) FLARE button Toggles the black balance adjustment mode and flare balance (b) ND (ND filter select) buttons Once either button is pressed, both buttons illuminate.
  • Page 109 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Iris/master black control block (RCP-720) MASTER BLACK display MASTER BLACK RELATIVE button IRIS RELATIVE button IRIS display EXT indicator IRIS/MB ACTIVE button RELATIVE RELATIVE IRIS/MB ACTIVE MASTER BLACK IRIS SENS control knob SENS CLOSE button COARSE control knob CLOSE...
  • Page 110 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Iris/master black control block (RCP-721) MASTER BLACK display MASTER BLACK RELATIVE button IRIS RELATIVE button IRIS display CLOSE button AUTO button EXT indicator IRIS/MB ACTIVE button RELATIVE RELATIVE IRIS/MB ACTIVE MASTER BLACK IRIS SENS control knob SENS CLOSE...

  • Page 111: (M) Rcp-700/701

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (m) RCP-700/701 Operational Panel PANEL ACTIVE button WHITE button BLACK button RCP-700 PANEL CALL button CALL ACTIVE WHITE BLACK WHITE knobs WHITE BLACK knobs BLACK EXT indicator MASTER SLAVE AUTO button IRIS/MB ACTIVE button AUTO IRIS/MB ACTIVE...
  • Page 112 Location and Function of Parts and Controls illuminated, or press the START/BREAK button, the automatic controlled from this panel is designated as the master unit, and the adjustment is canceled and the button flashes. To stop it flashing, upper-right (SLAVE) corner is illuminated orange when designated press the button again.

  • Page 113: (N) Rm-B150

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (n) RM-B150 Operation Panel START/STOP VTR control block F FWD Shutter control block SHUTTER S-EVS STOP PLAY REC REVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 A B C D E OUTPUT selector Filter control block BARS GAIN selector TEST...
  • Page 114 Location and Function of Parts and Controls corresponding mode, the menu block display shows it for a few seconds. (c) M GAMMA (master gamma) control The control is specified at the factory to adjust the master gamma. * When this unit is in RM Configuration Menu mode, the shutter speed, However, you can use the RM Configuration menu to change the ECS frequency and S-EVS value cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 115 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 5) Black balance control block 8) Iris/master black control block IRIS/MB ACTIVE AUTO BLACK (a) BLACK (black balance) controls These controls are specified at the factory to adjust the R/B black balance. Using the RM Configuration menu, you can change the MASTER BLACK IRIS...
  • Page 116 * Some of the VTR control functions of this unit may be disabled depending refer to the Operation Manual of the camera or the System Manual. on the combination of camera and VTR. For details, ask your official Sony Note that menu mode may not be operable on some cameras. For representative.
  • Page 117 Location and Function of Parts and Controls controls on the panel and to check various information. At the 5 Turn the menu select knob until the desired setting (or beginning of an RM Configuration menu operation, select ‘Basic display) item appears on the display. menu’...
  • Page 118 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Detail Menu (An Underlined item under ‘Setting’ indicates the factory setting.) Category Subcategory Item Setting Contents Mode Set — Md2, Md3 Selects the control mode. Md2: Each time the ACTIVE button is pressed, FULL and LOCK are toggled. Md3: Each time the ACTIVE button is pressed, FULL, PART and LOCK are cyclically switched.
  • Page 119 Location and Function of Parts and Controls (An Underlined item under ‘Setting’ indicates the factory setting.) Category Subcategory Item Setting Contents M Black Item Rel, Abs Selects the adjustment mode of the M BLACK control knob. Rel: Relative mode, Abs: Absolute mode Scal 1/1, 1/2, 1/4 Selects the adjustment range of the M BLACK control knobs in Relative mode.

  • Page 120: (O) Bvf-7700/7700P

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (o) BVF-7700/7700P Appearance Tilt knob PEAKING control BRIGHT control PEAKING switch Red tally lamps Tilt lock lever PEAKING BRIGHT CONTRAST POWER SCAN SIZE NORMAL NARROW Green tally lamps CONTRAST control POWER/DEGAUSS switch SCAN SIZE switch Lift-lock release knob Up-tally lamp Camera connector...
  • Page 121 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1) Tilt knob DEGAUSS (upper): When an external magnetic field affects Adjust for the desired tilt friction. color reproduction, keep the switch at this 2) PEAKING control position until the correct color is obtained. Enhances the edge sharpness of the displayed image when the This takes about one second.

  • Page 122: (P) Bvf-77/77Ce

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (p) BVF-77/77CE Appearance PEAKING control Red tally lamps PEAKING selector BRIGHT control Tilt knob Tilt lock lever PEAKING BRIGHT CONTRAST POWER SCAN SIZE NORMAL NARROW Lift-lock release knob CONTRAST control POWER switch SCAN SIZE switch Green tally lamps Up-tally lamp 1) PEAKING control...
  • Page 123 Location and Function of Parts and Controls does not function, and compensation is equivalent to 0 dB. the video output signal from the camera. 3) Tilt knob 9) Tilt lock lever Adjusts the tilt function. Pushing the lever forward toward the lens locks the viewfinder. Moving it back toward the camera operator allows the tilt friction to 4) Lift-lock release knob Allows the viewfinder to be raised from the standard factory preset...

  • Page 124: (Q) Bvf-55/55Ce

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls (q) BVF-55/55CE Appearance R TALLY lamp (red) Lights when the red tally signal is input. G TALLY lamp (green) Lights when the green tally signal is input. Up-tally lamp (red) Set UP TALLY switch to ON. The lamp lights in the same way as the R tally lamp.
  • Page 125 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Tilt knob Adjusts the tilt friction. UP TALLY switch When this switch is set to ON, the UP TALLY lamp lights in the same way as the R tally lamp. UP TALLY DIMMER control Adjusts the brightness of the UP TALLY lamp.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications BVP-900 (with OHB-750A installed) BVP-950 (with OHB-750A installed) Input connectors Input connectors MIC in XLR-3-pin (Female) x 2, phantom +48 V, Line MIC in XLR-3-pin (Female), phantom +48 V Ref in BNC type(with an optional standalon kit, BKP-7910) Output connectors DC in XLR-4-pin (Male, with an optional standalone kit, Test out...
  • Page 127 Specifications CA-570, Camera adaptor Connectors MIC IN XLR-3-pin (Female), balanced, phantom +48 V DC IN XLR-4-pin, (Male), 10.5 V to 17 V DC OUT 4-pin, 10.5 V to 17 V, Max. 200 mA REF IN BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms RET OUT BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms RETURN CONTROL...
  • Page 128 Specifications OHB Specifications OHB-750A OHB-750WSA OHB-730 OHB-730WS Pickup device system Device configuration 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch IT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch IT CCD 4:3 Standard 16:9/4:3 Switchable 4:3 Standard 16:9/4:3 Switchable Picture elements 1038 (H) x 504 (V) 1038 (H) x 504 (V) 1038 (H) x 504 (V) 1038 (H) x 504 (V)
  • Page 129 Specifications CCU-700A, Camera Control Unit CCU-550, Camera Control Unit Input/Output connector General Camera Triax (1), Kings type Power consumption 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, maxmum 1 A Coax BNC type (1) Cable length Max. 1,400 m (via ø14.5 mm) RCP/CNU 8-pin multi-connector (1) Operation temperature...

  • Page 130: Ntsc

    Specifications BVF-7700, 7-inch Color Viewfinder BVF-77, 7-inch B/W Viewfinder General 7-inch monochrome Power requirements 12 VDC 160(W) x 131(H) mm Power consumption 38 W (6 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches) Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F) 90-degree deflection Storage temperature -20˚C to +55˚C (-4˚F to +131˚F) Picture size...
  • Page 131 Specifications BVF-55, 5-inch B/W Viewfinder BVF-20W, Electric B/W CRT Viewfinder 5-inch monochrome General Screen size: 73 (H) x 97 (V) mm Power consumption 9.3 VDC (2 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches) Power requirements 2.3 W Video signal EIA standard Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to + 113˚F) Scanning 2:1 interlace, 525 lines...

  • Page 132: Pal

    Specifications BVP-900P (with OHB-750AP installed) BVP-950P (with OHB-750AP installed) Input connectors Input connectors MIC in XLR-3-pin (Female) x 2, phantom +48 V, Line MIC in XLR-3-pin (Female), phantom +48 V Ref in BNC type(with an optional standalon kit, BKP-7910P) Output connectors DC in XLR-4-pin (Male, with an optional standalone kit, Test out...
  • Page 133 Specifications CA-570P, Camera adaptor Connectors MIC IN XLR-3-pin (Female), balanced, phantom +48 V DC IN XLR-4-pin, (Male), 10.5 V to 17 V DC OUT 4-pin, 10.5 V to 17 V, Max. 200 mA REF IN BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms RET OUT BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms RETURN CONTROL...
  • Page 134 Specifications OHB Specifications OHB-750AP OHB-750WSAP OHB-730P OHB-730WSP Pickup device system Device configuration 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch IT CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch IT CCD 4:3 Standard 16:9/4:3 Switchable 4:3 Standard 16:9/4:3 Switchable Picture elements 1038 (H) x 594 (V) 1038 (H) x 594 (V) 1038 (H) x 594 (V) 1038 (H) x 594 (V)
  • Page 135 Specifications CCU-700AP, Camera Control Unit CCU-550P, Camera Control Unit Input/Output connector General Camera Triax (1), Fischer type Power consumption 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, maxmum 1 A Coax BNC type (1) Cable length Max. 1,400 m (via ø14.5 mm) RCP/CNU 8-pin multi-connector (1) Operation temperature...
  • Page 136 Specifications BVF-7700P, 7-inch Color Viewfinder BVF-77CE, 7-inch B/W Viewfinder General 7-inch monochrome Power requirements 12 VDC 160(W) x 131(H) mm Power consumption 38 W (6 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches) Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F) 90-degree deflection Storage temperature -20˚C to +55˚C (-4˚F to +131˚F) Picture size...
  • Page 137 Specifications BVF-55CE, 5-inch B/W Viewfinder BVF-20WCE, Electric B/W CRT Viewfinder 5-inch monochrome General Screen size: 73 (H) x 97 (V) mm Power consumption 9.3 VDC (2 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches) Power requirements 2.3 W Video signal CCIR standard Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to + 113˚F) Scanning 2:1 interlace, 525 lines...

  • Page 138: Ntsc/Pal Common Accessories

    Specifications MSU-700, Master Setup Unit CNU-700, Camera Command Network Unit General General Power requirements In United States: 100 to 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power requirements For United States: 100 to 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz In other countries: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz For other countries: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption For USA and Canada: Max.
  • Page 139 Specifications RCP-700/701/720/721/730/731/740/741, Remote Contrl Panel BVF-C10W, Electronic Color Viewfinder Connectors General REMOTE CCU/CNU: 8-Pin Power requirements 9.3 VDC PREVIEW: 8-Pin Power consumption 1.6 W I/O port: 29-pin Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F) Power requirements 30 VDC Storage temperature -20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F) Mass RCP-700:1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz)
  • Page 140 Sony Corporation printed in Japan ® SONY MK7171V1SMC99JAN...

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