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HD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
HDC-950
HDC-930
OPERATION MANUAL
[Japanese/English]
1st Edition (Revised 3)

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  • Page 1 HD COLOR VIDEO CAMERA HDC-950 HDC-930 OPERATION MANUAL [Japanese/English] 1st Edition (Revised 3)
  • Page 2 • •...
  • Page 3 3(J) ......................4(J) ......................5(J) ................. 1-1(J) ....................... 1-3(J) ..................2-1(J) ..............2-2(J) ..................3-1(J) ..................3-2(J) .................... 3-5(J) ................. 3-6(J) ................3-7(J) ............3-9(J) ................. 3-10(J) ............4-1(J) ........4-4(J) ................4-6(J) ........4-8(J) ..........4-5 OPERATION 4-10(J) ........4-6 PAINT 4-18(J) ................
  • Page 4 5-1(J) ....................A-1(J) ........................ A-2(J) ....................A-4(J) ......................HDC-900 2(J)
  • Page 5 3(J)
  • Page 6 • 4(J)
  • Page 7 • • • • 5(J)
  • Page 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6(J)
  • Page 9 2) ECS Extended Clear Scan 1-1(J)
  • Page 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1-2(J)
  • Page 11 CAC-6 HDVF-C750W HDW-250 HD VTR HDCZ-10/25 HDVF-20A HDCD-50 BKW-401 BP-L60/L80 HDCU-900 BKP-L551 HDC-950/930 FC2-PD50/PD250 HDCU-950 HD CCD HKC-T950 VCT-14 CCA-5 RM-B150 CA-905L CNU-700 CCA-5 CCA-5 200m) 200m) CCA-5 CCA-5 MSU-700A/750 200m) 200m) RCP-700 HDS-X3400 1-3(J)
  • Page 13 LENS LENS 2-1(J)
  • Page 14 INCOM RET 1 Y/RGB R/G/B ASSIGNABLE FILTER CAMERA/VTR GAIN OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE WHITE BAL AUTO W/B BAL DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS MENU SEL ENTER INCOM ASSIGNABLE RET 1 FILTER Y/RGB Y/RGB R/G/B 2-2(J)
  • Page 15 AUTO W/B BAL WHITE BAL PRST( CAMERA/VTR CAMERA GAIN DISPLAY MENU CANCEL/STATUS OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE MENU SEL /ENTER OUTPUT AUTO KNEE 2-3(J)
  • Page 16 SHUTTER TEST OUT MIC 1 IN INCOM/EAR LEVEL RET 1 VTR START MIC IN TEST OUT MIC IN +48V/FRONT: MIC 1 IN OFF/FRONT: REAR: RET 1 2-4(J)
  • Page 17 SHUTTER OFF: SEL: INCOM/EAR LEVEL VTR START 2-5(J)
  • Page 18 INCOM1 2 RET CONT EARPHONE EXT I/O TRACKER REMOTE GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT DC OUT DC IN HD SERIAL OUT AUDIO IN 1 2 TRACKER GENLOCK IN/RET IN/PROMPTER OUT INCOM1 2 XLR 5 GENLOCK IN EARPHONE RET IN PROMPTER OUT 2-6(J)
  • Page 19 AUDIO IN XLR 3 DC IN DC XLR 4 HD SERIAL OUT LINE MIC OFF+48V LINE MIC OFF+48V AUDIO CH-1 CH-1 LINE +48V: OFF: RET CONT EXT I/O REMOTE DC OUT DC 2-7(J)
  • Page 20 (2-1(J) RET1 INCOM1 2 CALL POWER RET 1 INCOM1 2 POWER 2-8(J)
  • Page 21 INCOM2 INCOM1 PROD PROD INCOM INCOM LEVEL TALK LEVEL TALK LEVEL/TALK INCOM INCOM INCOM PROD LEVEL/TALK R/ON R/OFF F/OFF INCOM CALL 2-9(J)
  • Page 23 • • • • • 3-1(J)
  • Page 24 3-2-1 FC2-PD50/PD250 HDC-950/930 HDCU-900/950 HDCZ-25(25m) HDCZ-10(10m) HDC-950/930 HD VTR HDCD-50 HDC-950/930 CCA-5 RCP-700 HDC-950/930 HDCZ-10/25 HDCD-50 • • • • 3-2(J)
  • Page 25 3-2-2 BP-90 • • • BP-L60/L80 HDCU-900/950 HDCD-50 DC IN HDC-950/930 • AC-550 • BKP-L551 BP-L60/L80 3-3(J)
  • Page 26 3-4(J)
  • Page 27 • • • 2) Ff 3-5(J)
  • Page 28 3-6(J)
  • Page 29 3-7(J)
  • Page 30 3-8(J)
  • Page 31 3-9(J)
  • Page 33 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE CAM • • • • DISPLAY OFF GAIN AUTO W/B BAL 4-1-1 ABB:OP 4-1(J)
  • Page 34 • • 4-1-2 FILTER OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE:CAM WHITE BAL:A DISPLAY:OFF GAIN: 4-2(J)
  • Page 35 AUTO W/B BAL AWB:OK 4-3(J)
  • Page 36 4-2-2 4-2-1 SHUTTER • • 1/100(or 1/60) 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 4-4(J)
  • Page 37 4-5(J)
  • Page 38 OPERATION PAINT < TOP MENU > OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY • STATUS/CANCEL MENU SEL /ENTER • 4-6(J)
  • Page 39 4-3-1 DISPLAY STATUS/CANCEL MENU SEL /ENTER <VF DISPLAY> BATT : OFF ZOOM : OFF RETURN: FOCUS : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : <VF DISPLAY> BATT : OFF ZOOM : OFF RETURN: FOCUS : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF...
  • Page 40 4-4-1 F255 12.5V OPERATION DISPLAY MESSAG ON D5600K F 30 F5.6 0dB 1/125 /EVS D5600K 4-8(J)
  • Page 41 /EVS 4-9(J)
  • Page 42 4-5 OPERATION 4-5 OPERATION OPERATION 4-10(J)
  • Page 43 4-5-1 DISPLAY MENU SEL /ENTER VF DISPLAY <VF DISPLAY> :c ON BATT : OFF FOCUS : OFF RETURN: ZOOM : OFF IRIS MESSAG: ALL WHITE : OFF D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : 4-11(J)
  • Page 44 4-5 OPERATION 4-5-2 <'!' IND> [IND] [NORMAL] :c ON 1--- -B-- WHITE : D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : AUTO1 FORMAT: 59.94I 4-12(J)
  • Page 45 - - 3 4 5 4-5-3 (ON) (OFF) - - - MARKER <MARKER> MARKER CENTER SAFETY ZONE: 90.0% EFFECT : OFF ASPECT MODE: MASK : OFF VAR WIDTH : SAFETY : OFF 90.0% 4-13(J)
  • Page 46 4-5 OPERATION 4-5-4 4-5-5 GAIN SW <GAIN SW> :c 0 dB MIDDLE: 6 dB HIGH : 12 dB ZEBRA/VF DTL <ZEBRA/VF DTL> ZEBRA :c ON ZEBRA1 ZEBRA2 : 100% VF DTL :( ON) 4-14(J)
  • Page 47 4-5-6 AUTO IRIS 4-5-7 <AUTO IRIS> WINDOW :c 1 OVERRIDE : 4-15(J)
  • Page 48 4-5 OPERATION BATT ALARM <BATT ALARM> BATT TYPE:c AC ADP BEFORE END: --- : --- D5600 4-5-8 OTHERS <OTHERS> D5600K :cOFF ASSIGNABLE1 : OFF ASSIGNABLE2 : OFF MIC1 GAIN : -60dB MIC2 GAIN : -60dB VTR S/S: RET2 SW VTR S/S LENS VTR S/S: RET2 SW ZOOM DISP : RIGHT...
  • Page 49 4-5-10 LENS FILE <LENS FILE> FILE:c 1 4-5-9 HA14x8 F2.0 OPERATOR FILE <OPERATOR FILE> cREAD (MS pCAM) WRITE(CAMp MS) PRESET 4-17(J)
  • Page 50 4-6 PAINT 4-6 PAINT • • PAINT < TOP MENU > OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS 4-18(J)
  • Page 51 PAINT 4-19(J)
  • Page 52 4-6 PAINT 4-20(J)
  • Page 53 ( ): 4-21(J)
  • Page 54 4-6 PAINT 4-22(J)
  • Page 55 VTR START OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: CAM/ON CAM/OFF CAMERA/VTR:ON/STBY 100% 5-1(J)
  • Page 56 ZEBRA ZEBRA MOMENT 5-2(J)
  • Page 57 µ : mm) A-1(J)
  • Page 58 A-2(J)
  • Page 59 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: BARS CAMERA/VTR:ON STBY • • • A-3(J)
  • Page 60 A-4(J)
  • Page 61 English For the customers in Europe WARNING This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European expose the unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 62 This HD color video camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Iabel is located on the rear panel. Diese HD-Farbvideokamera ist klassifiziert nach LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT. Das LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT-Label befindet sich auf der Rückseite.

  • Page 63: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1-1 Features ..................1-1(E) Chapter 1 1-2 System Configuration ..............1-3(E) Overview 2-1 Accessory Attachments .............. 2-1(E) Chapter 2 2-2 Controls and Connectors ............2-2(E) Locations and Functions of Parts 3-1 Precautions .................. 3-1(E) Chapter 3 3-2 Connections and Power Supply ..........3-2(E) Preparations 3-2-1 Connections ...............
  • Page 64 Table of Contents Specifications ..................A-1(E) Appendix Testing the Camera Before Shooting ..........A-2(E) Glossary .................... A-4(E) Manuals for the HDC-900 series camera system There are four manuals for the HDC-900 series The Maintenance Manual CD-ROM Version and camera system: Operation Manual, Installation & System Manual provide general information on the Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Manual CD-ROM system, including system configuration, connection,...

  • Page 65: Features

    1-1 Features The HDC-950/930 is a high-definition portable color Selection of gamma table video camera that can be connected to an HDCU-900/ 950 Camera Control Unit or a VTR and used as a Multiple gamma tables are provided, enabling you to camera for production.
  • Page 66 • Test output connector • Return control connector High-resolution 2-type multi-format viewfinder Along with developing the HDC-950/930, a 2-type multi-format viewfinder HDVF-20A is provided. Prevention of electrical shock When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from the HDCU (Camera Control Unit) will be shut off.

  • Page 67: System Configuration

    1-2 System Configuration Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-950/ 930 are shown in the figure below. CAC-6 Return HDVF-C750W Video Selector HD Electronic Viewfinder HD VTR HDW-250, etc. HDVF-20A HD Electronic HDCZ-10/25 Viewfinder Connection Cable HDCD-50 HD Signal Distributor...

  • Page 69: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    8 Tripod mount 3 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting Loosen this lever to adjust the viewfinder position the HDC-950 on a tripod. towards the left or right. 9 LENS connector (12-pin) 4 Lens cable clamp Connect the lens cable.

  • Page 70: Controls And Connectors

    2-2 Controls and Connectors 2-2 Controls and Connectors Front (Right) 1 INCOM button 2 RET 1 button 3 Y/RGB switch 4 R/G/B switch 5 ASSIGNABLE switch 6 FILTER control 8 CAMERA/VTR switch 9 GAIN switch 0 OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch qa WHITE BAL switch 7 AUTO W/B BAL switch qs DISPLAY switch qd CANCEL/STATUS switch...
  • Page 71 7 AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance OUTPUT AUTO KNEE Function automatic adjustment) switch BARS Output is a color bar signal. Used to automatically adjust white and black balance. Output is the camera’s video signal. WHT: Automatically adjust white balance. The auto knee circuit is disabled.
  • Page 72 2-2 Controls and Connectors qd CANCEL/STATUS switch qf MENU SEL (menu select) knob/ENTER button When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, (rotary encoder) pressing this button will cancel any changed setting Used to select settings from menus displayed on the and return the display to the previous menu.
  • Page 73 4 MIC IN (microphone input) switch Select either the microphone connected to the MIC 1 IN connector or that connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the back. +48V/FRONT: To use the microphone connected to the MIC1 IN connector and supply a power of +48 V to the microphone.
  • Page 74 2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Left) 1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch 2 CCU connector 3 INCOM1 and 2 connectors 8 RET CONT connector 4 EARPHONE jack 5 TRACKER connector 9 EXT I/O connector 0 REMOTE connector 6 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT qa DC OUT connector connector and switch...
  • Page 75 7 AUDIO IN (auido input 1, 2) connectors (BNC qa DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector type) and switches (4-pin) Connect audio signals. An input select switch and Used to supply power to devices such as a wireless microphone power switch are provided for each receiver (optional).
  • Page 76 2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Right) Shoulder strap fitting (see page 2-1(E)) 3 RET 1 button 4 RET button and select switch 5 INCOM1/2 controls and switches 6 CALL button 1 Memory stick section 2 POWER switch 1 Memory stick section 3 RET 1 (return video 1) button A slot to accomodate a memory stick and an eject The return video 1 signal from the camera control unit...
  • Page 77 INCOM 1 INCOM 2 (same components as those of INCOM 1) PGM control and select switch PROD PROD Line select switch INCOM INCOM LEVEL TALK LEVEL TALK LEVEL/TALK switch INCOM INCOM INCOM control PGM (program) control and switch: Adjust the program audio reception level.

  • Page 79: Precautions

    3-1 Precautions Do not subject to severe shocks Damage to the case or internal components may result. When finished using Turn off the power switch. Operation and storage environment Store in a level place with air conditioning. Avoid use or storage in the following places: •...

  • Page 80: Connections And Power Supply

    Connecting a VTR You can connect a VTR to the camera, as shown in the figure below. FC2-PD50/PD250 Optical Fiber Cable HDC-950/930 Microphone output HDCU-900/950 Video output HDCZ-25 (25 meter (82 ft))

  • Page 81: Using A Battery Pack

    Manual. HDCU-900/950 Camera Control Unit Optical multi- connector VTR connector HDCD-50 HD Signal Distributor HDC-950/930 DC IN HD Color Video Camera connector • AC-550 AC Adaptor • BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor + BP-L60/L80 Battery Pack With the POWER switch set to CCU, the camera is turned on when a camera control unit is connected.

  • Page 82: Attaching A Lens

    3-3 Attaching a Lens The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual. follows. Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. lens mount cap from the lens mount.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    3-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Adjustment of the flange focal length is necessary in Note the following situations. The various parts of the lens used in adjusting the • The first time a lens is attached flange focal length are in different positions on •...

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position

    3-5 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the When storing the camera in a carrying front and rear and to the left and right to make it easy case to see into it. Move the viewfinder as far as possible towards the microphone side and tighten the viewfinder left-right Adjusting to left or right positioning ring before storing the camera.
  • Page 85 Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (optional) and rotate the viewfinder upwards. Note Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its rearmost position, the arm of the viewfinder rotation bracket will strike the grip.

  • Page 86: Mounting The Camera On A Tripod

    3-6 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod To mount the camera on a tripod using the optional VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor, proceed as follows. Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. Choose one of the holes in the bottom of the tripod adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of Tripod adaptor the camera and tripod adaptor.

  • Page 87: Attaching A Shoulder Strap

    3-7 Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach an optional shoulder strap to the shoulder strap To attach the shoulder strap fitting posts to use the camera slung over a shoulder. Clip Pull the strap upwards to secure it. Shoulder belt mount point To remove the shoulder strap Press here and move the clip in...

  • Page 89: Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance In order to maintain high picture quality when using Procedure for adjusting the black balance the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions. Set the switches as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The White Balance

    4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the GAIN and WHITE BAL switch settings Notes are changed, messages reflecting the new settings • During black balance adjustment, the iris will be will be displayed for approximately three seconds automatically closed. in the setting change/adjustment progress message •...
  • Page 91 When automatic white balance adjustment Adjust the lens iris opening. fails With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value. With a lens which has automatic iris control: If the white balance adjustment process does not end Set the lens’...

  • Page 92: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    2) Continuously variable in the range from 0 to 100% only display area of the viewfinder screen for about with the HDC-950. Only EVS (100%) can be selected with the HDC-930. three seconds. Example: “Shutter: 1/250”...
  • Page 93 When shipped from the factory, the camera is set up such that all modes and speeds in the table of “Shutter modes and speeds” on this page will be displayed. However, the camera may be set so that only the necessary modes and speeds are displayed.

  • Page 94: Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays

    4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays When the DISPLAY switch is set to MENU, the The TOP menu has the following sub-menus: OPERATION menu will be displayed on the OPERATION menu viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is displayed one page at a time. This menu contains items for markers and character displays in the viewfinder whose settings need to be The OPERATION menu is used to select various...

  • Page 95: Setup Menus

    Push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. 4-3-1 Basic Operation of the Setup Menus The arrow marker (c) will change to a question mark (?) and begin flashing. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to change the setting value. When the knob is rotated quickly, the values will change quickly;...

  • Page 96: Viewfinder Screen Status Display

    4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display About display item selection see “4-5-1 Selecting Display Items” on page 4-11(E), and about marker display settings text and messages showing the camera settings and see “4-5-3 Setting Marker Display” on page 4-13(E). operation status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety zone marker.
  • Page 97 6 Gain value display Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 7 Focus position Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 to 255 (infinity)). 8 Battery voltage Displays the input voltage. 9 F value Indicates the lens F (iris opening) value.

  • Page 98: Setup Using The Operation Menu

    4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The items that can be setup or adjusted by using the To set up or adjust the HDC-950/930, use the OPERATION menu are shown below. OPERATION menu. Items which can be adjusted or set using the setup menus...

  • Page 99: Selecting Display Items

    The display items which may be turned on or off 4-5-1 Selecting Display Items using the VF DISPLAY page are: Item Contents Selection of items to be displayed on the viewfinder Extender indicator screen is done using the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu.
  • Page 100 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu SHUTT When the electronic shutter is used 4-5-2 Selecting the Items for When FAN mode setting with the Which an ‘!’ Mark to Light MAINTENANCE menu is other than AUTO1 Use the ‘!’ IND page of the OPERATION menu to When the lens extender is in use.

  • Page 101: Setting Marker Display

    Item Condition to unlight MARKER page Type of ND filter (one or more can be specified among 1 to 5) <MARKER> Type of ND filter (one or more can be MARKER specified among A to E) CENTER SAFETY ZONE: 90.0% WHITE White balance memory (one or more can EFFECT...

  • Page 102: Setting Up The Viewfinder

    4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The arrow marker (c) changes to a question The current setting of each item appears to the mark (?). right of the item. 2 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to Item Contents select the desired setting, then press the MENU Sets the gain value selected when the SEL knob/ENTER button.

  • Page 103: Setting Up The Auto Iris

    4-5-6 Setting up the Auto Iris Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display the ZEBRA/VF DTL page, and push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The AUTO IRIS page of the OPERATION menu is used to set up items related to the auto iris. ZEBRA/VF DTL page Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU.

  • Page 104: Other Settings

    4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu The current status of each item appears to the right Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to of the item. change the setting to the desired value, and push Item Contents the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. TYPE Shows the input power source The “?”...
  • Page 105 To set the values for another items, repeat steps 3 LENS VTR S/S Assigns a function to the VTR START/STOP button of the lens. and 4. ZOOM DISP Sets the display position (RIGHT or LEFT) of the zoom position on the When the menu operation is completed, set the viewfinder.
  • Page 106 4-5 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu LENS FILE page <LENS FILE> FILE:c 1 HA14x8 F2.0 The name and f-stop (iris setting) of the currently selected file are displayed. Press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The arrow marker (c) changes to a “?” mark. Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to select the required file number, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.

  • Page 107: Paint Menu

    4-6 PAINT Menu The PAINT menu contains a collection of paint To reset a PAINT menu item to its adjustment items, such as white adjustment. standard (factory) setting on each page Up to five groups of painting data (scene files) may be saved for scenes to be shot (SCENE FILE page).
  • Page 108 4-6 PAINT Menu PAINT menu items Page Setting item Allowable settings Description SW STATUS FLARE ON, OFF Turns flare correction on or off. GAMMA ON, OFF Turns gamma correction on or off. BLK GAM ON, OFF Turns black gamma correction on or off. KNEE ON, OFF Turns knee correction on or off.
  • Page 109 Page Setting item Allowable settings Description KNEE POINT R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master knee point level. SLOPE R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master knee slope level. WHT CLP R,G,B,M –99 to 0 to 99 Sets the R, G, B, and master of the white clipping level.
  • Page 110 Shutter speed (sec): ECS frequency: 60I (59.94I): 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 60I (59.94I): 30.0 Hz to 4300 Hz (HDC-950)/60.0 Hz to 4300 Hz 50I: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (HDC-930) 30PsF (29.97PsF): 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 50I: 25.0 Hz to 4700 Hz (HDC-950)/50.0 Hz to 4700 Hz (HDC-930)
  • Page 111 Page Item Description SCENE FILE Saves and restores a scene file (detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes) FILE STORE STANDARD Clears all the current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the reference file data. READ (MS→CAM) Reads five scene files saved in the memory stick into the memory of the camcorder.

  • Page 113: Shooting Operations

    5-1 Shooting Operations To fully utilize the features of this camera, test it Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus before beginning a shooting (recording) and make sure and zoom. that it is operating properly. Set the shutter speed and mode as necessary. For information on this testing, see “Testing the Camera Before Shooting”...
  • Page 114 5-1 Shooting Operations Set the ZEBRA switch to ON or MOMENT (momentary). A zebra pattern will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. If the switch is set to MOMENT, the zebra pattern will disappear after five to six seconds. ZEBRA ZEBRA switch MOMENT Set the lens iris appropriately.
  • Page 115 Specifications Imager Optical system specifications Imager HDC-950: -type frame Spectral system F1.4 prism interline transfer CCD Built-in filters Color temperature conversion HDC-930: -type interline filters transfer CCD A: cross filter Method 3-CCD, RGB B: 3200K (clear) × 1080 Effective resolution...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications Laserdiodens egenskaper Optional accessories Material: InGaAsP Våglängd: 1310 ±40 nm BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor Strålningstid: utan avbrott BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Laseruteffekt: 141 µW C-74 Microphone –29 Laserdiodens egenskaper CA-905L Large Lens Adaptor Materiale: InGaAsP CAC-6 Return Video Selector Bølgelengde: 1310 ±40 nm CAC-12 Microphone holder Emisjonslengde:...
  • Page 117 Testing the Camera Before Shooting Before beginning shooting, test and adjust the camera (1) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON, and verify and make sure it is operating properly. that the “!” lights up. (2) Repeatedly push the SHUTTER switch from ON to the SEL position, and verify that the Preparations for testing shutter speed and mode displayed on the...
  • Page 118 Glossary Specifications Aliasing Pedestal level Sampling is performed in converting an An abbreviation for Flange Focal Length. The standard black level of a video signal analog signal to a digital signal. Aliasing when photographing. Since there is noise is a type of interference distortion which in the black region of the video signal, the Flange focal length can be introduced in the sampling process.
  • Page 119 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan B&P Company HDC-950/930 (JN, SY) 2002.04.13  2000 3-204-027-04(1)

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