Sony 900 User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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HDC-900/950/930 Series Product Information Manual
Level Dependent Detail
This function provides natural detail enhancement on
extreme highlights by automatically limiting the
extreme highlights by automatically limiting the
amplitude of edge signals when they occur in high
contrast signals.
contrast signals.
1-5.
Features of the System Components
MSU-700A and MSU-750, Master Set-up Units
These MSUs provide a centralized technical control
position in a multi-camera system.
position in a multi-camera system.
The MSU-700A is designed for use mounted with its
control panel horizontal while the MSU-750 is
designed for mounting vertically. They have been
designed to allow comprehensive, wide ranging,
technical supervision and alignment of a complex
camera system from a single centralized panel. If it is
desirable to extend this supervision to more than one
control location (for example separate operational and
engineering/maintenance control centers) then a
number of MSU panels can form part of a large camera
system. The MSU-700A and the MSU-750 are
designed to work in conjunction with the Command
Network Units CNU-700 and CNU-500. However, in a
single-camera system, these MSUs can operate alone.
They provide rapid, finger-tip access to all controls
relating to the smooth functioning of an operational
system, including:
• Technical alignment controls for the entire camera
designed for mounting vertically. They have been
designed to allow comprehensive, wide ranging,
technical supervision and alignment of a complex
camera system from a single centralized panel. If it is
desirable to extend this supervision to more than one
control location (for example separate operational and
engineering/maintenance control centers) then a
number of MSU panels can form part of a large camera
system. The MSU-700A and the MSU-750 are
designed to work in conjunction with the Command
Network Units CNU-700 and CNU-500. However, in a
single-camera system, these MSUs can operate alone.
They provide rapid, finger-tip access to all controls
relating to the smooth functioning of an operational
system, including:
• Technical alignment controls for the entire camera
chain
• Picture and waveform monitor switching
• System configuration
• Control data filing
• Precise picture adjustment
Some of the important control functions that can be
made from these MSUs are described below.
• System configuration
• Control data filing
• Precise picture adjustment
Some of the important control functions that can be
made from these MSUs are described below.
HKC-T950, HD CCD Block Adaptor
The new HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adaptor, which is
a unique accessory of HDC-950 and HDC-930
portable cameras, allows the CCD block to be
extended from the camera body by up to 10 m (up to
50 m with an optional cable). Therefore, more creative
camera shooting such as in space limited or awkward
environments is possible, thus expanding HD camera
applications. The viewfinder can be detached from the
CCD block depending on the environment of the
application. The HKCT950 can also be mounted on a
a unique accessory of HDC-950 and HDC-930
portable cameras, allows the CCD block to be
extended from the camera body by up to 10 m (up to
50 m with an optional cable). Therefore, more creative
camera shooting such as in space limited or awkward
environments is possible, thus expanding HD camera
applications. The viewfinder can be detached from the
CCD block depending on the environment of the
application. The HKCT950 can also be mounted on a
front or bottom of Helicopter (e.g. using Wescam
products) or a mini-crane.
products) or a mini-crane.
HDCU-900/950, Camera Control Units
Two camera control units are available for use with the
HDC-900/950: the full size HDCU-900 and half rack
HDCU-950. The HDCU-900 has been designed to
support both the HDC-900 Studio Camera and HDC-
950 Portable Camera in fixed environments for
maximum expandability, flexibility, and full
controllability. The compact HDCU-950 CCU is
intended for mobile use but provides controllability
almost equivalent to the HDCU-900. As standard, the
HDCU-900 has four sets of HD SDI SMPTE 292M
signal outputs and V/F return inputs, plus four sets of
digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M outputs
and four digitally up-converted V/F return inputs.The
HDCU-950 has three sets of input/output interfaces for
HD SDI SMPTE 292M signal outputs and V/F return
inputs, and digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M
outputs and up-converted V/F return inputs.
HDC-900/950: the full size HDCU-900 and half rack
HDCU-950. The HDCU-900 has been designed to
support both the HDC-900 Studio Camera and HDC-
950 Portable Camera in fixed environments for
maximum expandability, flexibility, and full
controllability. The compact HDCU-950 CCU is
intended for mobile use but provides controllability
almost equivalent to the HDCU-900. As standard, the
HDCU-900 has four sets of HD SDI SMPTE 292M
signal outputs and V/F return inputs, plus four sets of
digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M outputs
and four digitally up-converted V/F return inputs.The
HDCU-950 has three sets of input/output interfaces for
HD SDI SMPTE 292M signal outputs and V/F return
inputs, and digitally down-converted SDI SMPTE 259M
outputs and up-converted V/F return inputs.
A variety of optional interface expansion boards are
available for both units. The HKCU-901, HKCU-902,
HKCU-903 and HKCU-904 are for use with the HDCU-
900, and the HKCU-
HKCU-903 and HKCU-904 are for use with the HDCU-
900, and the HKCU-
951 and HKCU-953 are for the HDCU-950. As for the
HDCU-900, the HKCU-901 SD Encoder Boards
provide analog NTSC and PAL VBS signal outputs and
V/F return inputs, and analog component output. The
HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface Board enables HD
Analog output and input (as defined by SMPTE 240M).
Furthermore, the HKCU-903 Frame Converter Boards
provide 2:3 pull-down to change the picture format
between 24P and progressive 30 frames. And lastly,
the HKCU-904 Line Converter Board has the capability
to convert 1080-line pictures into 720-line pictures,
and provides four sets of HD-SDI outputs and V/F
return inputs. The HKCU-951 and HKCU-953 used
with the portable HDCU-950 CCU provide equivalent
functions to the above HKCU-901 and HKCU-903.
provide analog NTSC and PAL VBS signal outputs and
V/F return inputs, and analog component output. The
HKCU-902 HD Analog Interface Board enables HD
Analog output and input (as defined by SMPTE 240M).
Furthermore, the HKCU-903 Frame Converter Boards
provide 2:3 pull-down to change the picture format
between 24P and progressive 30 frames. And lastly,
the HKCU-904 Line Converter Board has the capability
to convert 1080-line pictures into 720-line pictures,
and provides four sets of HD-SDI outputs and V/F
return inputs. The HKCU-951 and HKCU-953 used
with the portable HDCU-950 CCU provide equivalent
functions to the above HKCU-901 and HKCU-903.
* Monitoring quality only.
** Entries printed in blue are recommended choices.
*** HDC-930 only supports interlace formats and 1080/60i or 1080/50i.
High Definition Origination
HD Production Format
1080/60i
1080/50i
1080/30P
1080/25P
1080/24P
720/60P
(HDCU-900 only)
Camera Head Capture
Format
Format
1080/60i
1080/50i
1080/30P
1080/25P
1080/24P
1080/60i
540/60P
HDCU-900/950 Output Format
HD-SDI (Reserved slot)
1080/60i
1080/50i** 1080/30P** 1080/25P** 1080/24P**
1080/60i
540/60P
Down-converted SDI
(Removable slot)
(Removable slot)
480/60i**
576/50i**
480/30P** 576/25P**
480/60i**
480/60i
480/60i
HKCU-903/953 Frame
Converter (Optional)
Converter (Optional)
No
No
No
No
1080/60i**
No
No
HKCU-904 Line Converter
(Optional)
(Optional)
No
No
No
No
No
720/60P**
720/60P
HKCU-901/951 SD
Encoder (Optional)
Encoder (Optional)
NTSC**
PAL**
NTSC*
PAL*
No
No
No