DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA F23 OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition [English]
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features .......................................................................... 7 1-2 Example of System Configuration ............................... 9 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts .............................. 10 1-3-1 Camera Head ..................................................................10 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) ............................................. 15 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) ...........................................
3-2-9 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ..............................32 3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ............................................................................33 3-2-11 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....................33 3-3 Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................34 3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode) ...........34 3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs ........................................
4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ........................................................ 74 4-4 Editing the USER Menu ............................................... 75 Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration ........................................................ 78 5-2 List of Items Stored in Files ........................................ 79 5-3 File Operations ............................................................. 81 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” ........................
1-1 Features The F23 is a digital cinematography camera equipped with 2/3-inch type CCDs, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) × 1080 (V). The camera is incorporated with newly developed imagers and a digital signal-processing LSI that yield images of a high quality for cinematic, commercial, and dramatic production applications. The camera also supports the features of a “production camera” up to details in its shape, button and indicator layout, and materials of the parts.
Rugged and reliable lens mount The newly designed lens mount utilizes a rigid, highly temperature-stable material, to better withstand frequent lens changes, dramatically reducing any galling of the lens mount and drift of back focus. Chapter 1 Overview Compatible with film-camera accessories The F23 is designed to be compatible with a variety of film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of choices.
1-2 Example of System Configuration For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations” as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. Chapter 1 Overview The diagram below shows a system configuration example to use of this camera. In this manual, an optional HDVF-C35W HD Electronic Viewfinder is used to instruct how to operate the unit.
1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts 1-3-1 Camera Head Chapter 1 Overview Front panel a VF1 connector f Viewfinder shoe b CONTROL PANEL connector VF1 CTRL Lens mount g Lens fixing lever c Accessory receptacles h Lens mount cap VF2 d VF2 connector LE NS e LENS connector a VF1 (viewfinder 1) connector (20-pin) Connect a viewfinder (optional). b CONTROL PANEL connector Connect with the CAMERA connector of the supplied assistant panel (page 15).
Left panel a Level vial k Measure hook/focus reference mark Chapter 1 Overview b L handle c Accessory pockets GENLOCK IN TEST OUT MONITOR HD SDI 1 MONITOR HD SDI 2 d DC IN connector 12V CA OFF EXT I/O 12V 4A 24V 5.5A ON DC IN DC OUT 24V j DC OUT 24V connector i DC OUT 12V connector h (network) connector g EXT I/O connector f CAM POWER switch e Power indicators a Level vial Used as a reference to check that the camera stands horizontally. It can be fine-adjusted when required.
k Measure hook/focus reference mark Use as reference for focusing. The same reference mark is also provided at the right of the riser plate (page 13). For actual measurement of the distance from a subject, you can fix the end of a tape measure to the hook. The necessary settings are made using the NETWORK menu displayed on the viewfinder or monitor screen. i DC OUT 12V (DC 12V power output) connector DC 12V power can be fed to an accessory.
The mounting/unmounting mechanism is the same as that on the rear panel (page 14). For details, see “Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations”. b VF (viewfinder) MENU/DISPLAY button Press this button to select the display mode of the subdisplay and the viewfinder (monitor) screen. When the access lamp is lit in red, do not insert/remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the camera. c CANCEL/STATUS button In Menu Operation mode, press this button to cancel your entry or to resume the previous status.
Rear panel Chapter 1 Overview f RUN indicator and ON/OFF switch a Safety release tab b Accessory clamp lever OFF ON g GENLOCK IN connector h TEST OUT connector i MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors 1/2 2 REMOTE 3 c Lock release knob d Accessory mount lever e Recorder/interface box receptacles j REMOTE connector DC IN connector (see page 11) k Wrench box a Safety release tab b Accessory clamp lever c Lock release knob d Accessory mount lever For mounting/unmounting an SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder or
1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) The most parts are common to those on the right panel of the camera head. Connecting the panel to the CONTROL PANEL connector (page 10) of the camera head permits the camera and recorder to be operated at hand. Being attached to the top or the rear of the camera head, it transfers signals and power to/from the camera head.
e Camera connector 1 When the interface box is mounted on the top or rear of the camera head, video/audio and control signals are sent/ received to/from the camera head. Chapter 1 Overview 16 f Camera connector 2 When the interface box is mounted on rear of the camera head, power is sent/received to/from the camera head.
Installation and Preparations Chapter 2-1 Mounting the Interface Box Release the lock by sliding the lock-release knob in the direction of the arrow (1 in the figure below) then pull up the accessory mount lever (pull it toward the lens when mounting on the top) (2 in the figure below). The supplied interface box can be attached to the top or rear of the camera head. Connection between the camera head and the interface box is achieved by mounting, eliminating additional cable connections.
5 Rotate the accessory mount lever downward (pull it in the opposite direction of the lens when attaching to the top). To detach 1 Rotate the accessory clamp lever upward (toward the lens when attaching to the top) (1 in the figure below). 2 Release the lock by sliding the lock-release knob in the direction of the arrow (2 in the figure below) then pull up on the accessory mount lever (3 in the figure below) (pull it toward the lens when mounting on the top).
Mounting to the rear 2-2 Mounting the SRW-1 Recorder SRW-1 In the same manner as the interface box, the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder can be mounted on the top or rear of the camera head. OFF ON 1 1 3 3 OCK VF ME NU/DIS PLAY CANC EL/STA TUS Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations For handling of the SRW-1 Recorder, refer to the Operation Manual of the recorder. 2 TE REMO PAGE SET Notes 2 PRO • The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the camera.
Selecting a lens file 2-3 Attaching a Lens If a lens file for the mounted lens has been registered in the built-in memory, specify the file on the subdisplay. Use an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the B4 (2/3”) lens mount. For information on handling lenses, refer to the lens’ operation manual. Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations 1 Pull the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
8 9 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is focused at both telephoto and wide angle. Tighten the Ff ring lock screw. 2-4 Attaching a Viewfinder 1) Flange focal length: The distance between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane 2) Ff: Abbreviation of flange focal length Note Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera with the eyepiece facing the sun.
1 2-5 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod Two tripod receptacles (for 3/8” camera screws) are provided on the bottom of the camera head. VF1 2 CTRL Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations Note When the L handle is attached to the camera head, the attaching condition may be limited, owing to the viewfinder position and the rotating position of the hood. When the second viewfinder is required Connect it to the VF2 connector.
2 2-6 Attaching/Detaching Handles 3 RUN OFF ON 2-6-1 L Handle IN OCK GENL 2 Hexagonal screws Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations The L handle is attached to the top of the camera head at the factory. Three screw holes (for 3/8” camera screws for a tripod) on the upper side of the L handle can be used for fixing various accessories. OUT TEST To attach the handle in the original position, reverse the procedure for detaching.
Pack to the interface box. 2-7 Preparing the Power Supply This camera operates on DC 12 V (10.5 to 17 V). Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations Supplying power directly to the camera head • Remove the battery pack if the camera will be out of use for an extended period. • Charge the battery, using the specified battery charger, before use. For charging, refer to the instructions for the battery charger. 1 Connect a power supply to the DC IN connector of the camera head.
2-8 Setting the Built-in Clock 6 The page is displayed. Setting procedure 1 2 Push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the page of the MAINTENANCE menu displayed on the viewfinder screen. To set the menu on monitor screen, connect a monitor to either of the MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors. CONTENTS M00 xx 02. 03. 04. 05.
Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings 3-1 Selection of the Basic Operation Modes 3-1-1 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes With this camera, Cine mode and Custom mode can be switched. Cine mode is designed for shooting the materials that will undergo post-production editing and that do not need on-set grading, as with shooting with a film camera. Custom mode is designed for shooting with all the setting items of the camera set as you wish.
page of the MAINTENANCE menu M01 TOP S H O O T M O D E : BC U S T O M D-RANGE : EXTEND COLOR SPACE: WIDE 3-2 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay Basic settings of the camera can be easily performed, using the subdisplay located on the side of the camera or that of the assistant panel if connected via the CONTROL PANEL connector of the camera. SHOOT MODE Switch between CINE and CUSTOM on this line.
However, the LOCK switches disable the buttons and dial on their own sides. To inhibit operations on either side, set the LOCK switch on the side to be inhibited to ON. Turning the MENU SEL/ENTER dial can change a setting, and pressing on it can register (ENTER) a setting. To cancel a change on a setting Without registering a change of a setting, press the CANCEL/STATUS button. The question mark disappears, and the original setting is restored.
For details, consult your local Sony representative. If a format that is not prefixed with S is selected, the frame rate cannot be changed. Shutter setting page 1 2 3 STEP 360.0deg 30 FPS AC:OFF 4 5 To select the step shutter To turn Angle Compensation mode ON/ OFF When the Angle Compensation mode is OFF, if the frame rate is changed, the shutter frequency will be corrected while the current shutter angle is retained.
3-2-3 Selection of Video Formats page xx B0 0 : N O A S S I G N 01:_23P 444 02:S23P 444 03:_24P 444 04:S24P 444 05:_25P 444 06:S25P 444 07:_29P 444 08:S29P 444 09:S30P 444 On the subdisplay, the video format can be selected from among the three registered formats. At shipment, the following three formats are registered: No. Registered format Indication on the subdisplay 1 (default) 23.98PsF 4:4:4 _23P 444 2 S23.98PsF 4:4:4 S23P 444 3 S59.
Select one of the ND:1 to ND:5 filters at 1. The type of the filter selected at 1 is displayed at 2. If CC:E is selected at 3, the sum of the ND values of the filters selected at 1 and 3 is displayed at 2. Select one of the CC:A to CC:E filters at 3. The color temperature corresponding to the filter selected at 3 is displayed at 4. If CC:E is selected, the correction value of the ND filter that is selected on the ND side is halved.
3-2-7 Confirmation of the Time Code and Tape Remaining When the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder is attached to this camera, the time code of the recorder and approximate tape remaining (unit: minutes) can be confirmed on the subdisplay. On the same page, the operation mode of the built-in fans can also be selected. Voltage confirmation/Fan Operation mode select page 1 11.4V 24.
3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch The functions of buttons 1 and 2 can be assigned on the first and second line, respectively. Assignable button 3/switch 4 setting page Various functions can be allocated to assignable buttons 1 to 3 and assignable switch 4 (the upper position of the 4/ AUTO BLK BAL switch) that are located on the side of the camera and on the assistant panel.
3-3 Black Balance Adjustment In order to maintain high picture quality when using the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance appropriately. After turning on the camera, apply power to the camera for several minutes, then be sure to perform the black balance adjustment before starting any picture adjustment.
Note Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in the rectangle. 4 Adjust the lens iris opening or set the shutter to ON. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value. With a lens that has automatic iris control: Set the lens' automatic/manual iris control switch to automatic.
3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs Setting Signal VBS The VBS signals are output. (Default) VF2 The HD-Y signals are output. REF-THRU The reference signal that is input to the GENLOCK IN connector is output as-is. 3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output Signal for Each Connector The type of video signals to be output to the MONITOR OUT HD SDI 1/2, TEST OUT, and REMOTE connectors can be selected.
To apply fixed gamma to the monitor picture page MONI GAMMA ENABLE If this is set to ON, fixed gamma (ITU-R709) appropriate for monitoring1) is applied to the video signals output from the VF1, VF2, MONITOR OUT HD SDI 1/2, or REMOTE connector. The video output signals from those connectors are selected on the page. This setting is effective when S-LOG gamma is applied to the video output signals for recording intended for postproduction editing.
Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Item Setting Content PB POSITION RIGHT With HOR, the playback picture is displayed on the right and the camera image on the left. (Default when HOR is selected) LEFT With HOR, the playback picture is displayed on the left and the camera image on the right. BOTTOM With VERT, the playback picture is displayed in the lower part and the camera image in the upper part.
3-6 Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text and messages showing the camera settings and operation status. The same information can be displayed on monitors connected to the MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors. Note 3-6-1 Viewing the Basic Status Indications The following status indications can be superimposed on the camera picture when you press the VF MENU/ DISPLAY button.
m F value Indicates the lens f-stop (iris opening) value. n Self-diagnosis information “CAM?” is displayed if an error is generated, e.g., on an internal board, and an error message appears in the message area. This indication cannot be set to OFF. For the error messages, see “Warning/Error Messages” (page 91). o Message area Displays the status of auto setup, error messages, etc.
Example: Center marker (entire cross) Item Setting ND ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) CC CC filter selection: A, B, C, D, E (combination allowed) WHITE White balance memory selection: P, A, B (combination allowed) 5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF Cine mode: ON for Daylight, OFF for Tungsten SHUTT Shutter mode ON/OFF FAN Fan rotation mode selection: AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN.
page page U04 CENTER SAFETY EFFECTIVE ASPECT VARIABLE SAFETY MASK : BO F F : OFF : OFF : OFF : -: OFF : OFF 1 90.0% VF 1 VF 2 4:3 LEVEL CRISP 90.0% 12 U05 :B OFF : OFF : : 25% 0 All the markers have been set to OFF at the factory. Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Item Function Item Setting VF1 CENTER Set to ON to display the center marker and select the type of the center marker.
Item Function VF1 Turn the zebra indication on the viewfinder connected to the VF1 connector on/off. VF2 Turn the zebra indication on the viewfinder connected to the VF2 connector on/off. MONITOR Turn the zebra indication on the monitors connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on/off. VBS Turn the zebra indication on a device connected via the REMOTE connector on/off. ZEBRA TYPE Turn the cursor indication on the monitors connected to the MONITOR OUT connectors on/off.
Setting subpage for assignable switch 4 3-7 Detailed Settings of the Switch Functions By using the page of the USER (OPERATION) menu displayed on the viewfinder/monitor screen, the operation mode of the MENU SEL/ENTER dial in addition to function assignment to the assignable buttons/switch that can also be made on the subdisplay.
3-8 Setting the Gain If the gain of the video amplifier of this camera is to be switched using the gain switch of the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch positions must be specified in advance. Use the page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. page U15 The Electronic Shutter function of this camera enables shooting with various shutter angles and shutter frequencies (speeds).
If a format that is not prefixed with S has been selected, a value is indicated in parentheses and cannot be changed. COMPENSATION Either mode can be activated. Simultaneous activation of both modes is not permitted. Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings • ANGLE: Angle Compensation mode When you change the FPS setting with this mode set to OFF, the shutter frequency is compensated while maintaining the current shutter angle setting.
1 3-11 Selecting the Gamma Select HYPER on the first line of TABLE on the page, and select the hyper gamma table most suitable to the shooting conditions and purpose. Effective for shooting from low-light to high-contrast scenes (assuming that 0 dB gain is used)) Clipping the upper limit to around 100% Hyper Gamma 1 Hyper Gamma 2 Clipping the upper limit to around 109% Hyper Gamma 3 Hyper Gamma 4 You can use User gamma you create in addition to the built-in Standard gamma and Hyper gamma.
data of the table. This is because the gamma and knee are compulsorily fixed when creating the gamma curve. 1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 3-12 Setting the Fan Operation Mode To select the user gamma 1 To use the gamma table you have created, load it into the camera. Load the gamma table data via a “Memory Stick” using the page of the FILE menu in Custom mode.
3-13 Inverting the Camera Picture 3-14 Detailed Setting of the Video Format The image-inversion function allows you to cancel the image inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens converter is used. Use the page on the USER (MAINTENANCE) menu to access to this function. You can select various video formats according to that of the video recorder used in combination. Available formats Frame rate Signal format Frame rate Signal format page 4:2:2 YCbCr 29.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 4-1 Menu Configuration Chapter Menu page title 4 USER Source menu/Page menu No. No. U20 PAINT P13 U21 MAINTENANCE M13 For the items on each page, see the corresponding source menu page in the table in “4-3 Menu List” (page 55).
NETWORK menu This menu is for enabling the camera to be operated from a distance via a network cable, e.g., using the MSU-900/ 950 Master Setup Unit. For the pages and included items of the NETWORK menu, see “4-3-4 NETWORK Menu” (page 70). For the settings to use the MSU-900/950, see “Using the MSU-900/950” (page 88). FILE menu This menu is for performing file operations, such as storing/retrieving various menu setting data.
For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay” (page 27). 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages Press the VF MENU/DISPLAYbutton. The last operated menu page is displayed. (If this is your first menu operation, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu is displayed.) The pointer on the menu screen is B in Cine mode and c in Custom mode. To disable the “TOP” indication Turn the power once off then on again, or push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial while holding the CANCEL/ STATUS button pressed.
The “?” symbol will change back to the pointer (c or B), and the new setting will be registered. flash VF 1 VF 2 LEVEL CRISP ?05 : : OFF OFF : : 25% 0 2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to flip through the pages. 3 When the desired page is displayed, push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The “?” symbol will change back to the pointer (c or B), and operations with the displayed page will be enabled. To change other setting items on the same menu page, repeat steps 1 through 4.
4-3 Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the viewfinder in tables. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parentheses in the No. column of the tables. • A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for each menu. 4-3-1 OPERATION Menu The OPERATION menu items can be set in both Cine and Custom modes. Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.
OPERATION menu Page title & purpose <‘!’ IND> Setting the ABNORMAL < ! > display No. Item Default Settings Remarks 02 ND (U02) [IND] ON ON, OFF CC [IND] ON [IND]: Set whether to be included in the ‘!’ indications on the ABNORMAL < ! > display [NORMAL]: Specify the conditions under which the ‘!’ indication is not to be displayed even if [IND] is ON. (By specifying the standard or normal conditions here, nonstandard or abnormal conditions can be found with the ‘!’ indication.
OPERATION menu Page title & purpose Adjusting the detail on the viewfinders Setting the zebra No.
OPERATION menu Page title & purpose Setting for mixing the playback picture No.
OPERATION menu Page title & purpose Registering the formats to be selected on the assistant panel Setting the functions of the assignable buttons and switch Specifying the gain switch settings Confirming the operating power voltage Item Default Settings Remarks 13 FORMAT 1 (U13) 23P 444 NO ASSIGN, 23P 444, S23P 444, 24P 444, S24P 444, 25P 444, S25P 444, 29P 444, S29P 444, S30P 444, 50I 444, 59I 444, 23P 422, S23P 422, 24P 422, S24P 422, 25P 422, S25P 42
OPERATION menu Page title & purpose No. Item Default Settings Remarks 17 READ (U17) (MStCAM) Execute by ENTER. To read the operator file from a “Memory Stick” Operating the Operator file WRITE (CAMtMS) Execute by ENTER. To write the current settings of the operator file items to a “Memory Stick” PRESET Execute by ENTER. To set the operator file items to the preset values in internal memory FILE ID alphanumerics (max.
PAINT menu Page title & purpose No.
PAINT menu Page title & purpose No. P06 Adjusting the compression for high-luminance areas Item Default K POINT [R] [G] [B] [M] 0 0 0 0 –99 to +99 K SLOPE 0 KNEE OFF ON, OFF KNEE MAX OFF ON, OFF KNEE SAT 0 –99 to +99 OFF ON, OFF OFF OFF, AUTO POINT LIMIT 0 –99 to +99 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode. SLOPE 0 –99 to +99 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode.
PAINT menu Page title & purpose No. Item Default Settings Remarks P09 H/V RATIO 0 –99 to +99 To specify the vertical factor of the contour emphasis (Absolute values are displayed in ABS mode) FREQ 0 –99 to +99 To adjust the video frequency components to be emphasized (Absolute values are displayed in ABS mode.) MIX RATIO 0 –99 to +99 Absolute value is displayed in ABS mode.
PAINT menu Page title & purpose No. Item Default Settings P12 PHASE 0 HUE 0 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, Select an axis (angle) at 158, 180, 203, 225, 248, PHASE for which the 270, 293, 315, 338 multimatrix adjustment is to be made, and set HUE and B, B+, MG–, MG, MG+, R, SAT. (HUE and SAT can be R+, YL–, YL, YL+, G–, G, adjusted independently for 16 G+, CY, CY+, B– axes.
PAINT menu Page title & purpose No. P14 Storing and retrieving scene files (data set by the PAINT menu) Item Default Settings 1 Remarks When storing a file in camera memory, specify the number before executing STORE. When reading, only specify the number. 2 3 4 5 Execute by ENTER. STANDARD Execute by ENTER. To read the standard paint data READ (MStCAM) Execute by ENTER. To load five scene files from a “Memory Stick” to internal memory WRITE (CAMtMS) Execute by ENTER.
MAINTENANCE menu Page title & purpose No. M02 AUTO BLACK Execute by ENTER. AUTO WHITE Execute by ENTER. AUTO LEVEL Execute by ENTER. AUTO WHITE SHADING Execute by ENTER. AUTO BLACK SHADING Execute by ENTER.
MAINTENANCE menu Page title & purpose No. M06 AUTO IRIS Auto iris adjustment Item WINDOW Default Settings OFF ON, OFF 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Remarks Select the auto iris windows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs.
MAINTENANCE menu Page title & purpose No. M10 DC IN (24 V) Setting the voltage values to trigger alarm indications Item Default Settings Remarks TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP BATT1/BATT2: Batteries AC ADP: AC adaptor NEAR END 22.2 V 0.1 to 30.0 V Fixed to the default value for AC ADP END 21.6 V 0 to 29.9 V Fixed to the default value for AC ADP TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP BATT1/BATT2: Batteries AC ADP: AC adaptor NEAR END 11.1 V 11.0 to 17.
MAINTENANCE menu No. Item Default Settings Remarks M13 DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D 2 Mn/D 3 D/M/Y 4 D/M 5 M/D/Y 6 M/D To select the date display mode Y: Year Mn: Month (numeric) M: Month (character string) D: Day F NO.
4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in both Cine and Custom modes. For details, see “ Parameter Settings” (page 89). Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. NETWORK menu Page title No. Item Default Settings N01 HOST IP ADDRESS 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 DEFAULT GATEWAY 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 SET N02 AUTO NEGOTIATION Execute by ENTER.
4-3-5 FILE Menu For details on the files, see“Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data”. : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. FILE menu Page title No. Item F01 READ (MStCAM) Remarks Execute by ENTER. To read the operator file from a “Memory Stick” WRITE (CAMtMS) Execute by ENTER.
FILE menu Page title No. Item F03 STORE FILE Chapter 4 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Settings Remarks Execute by ENTER. To store the current settings of the reference file items in the reference file in the camera’s memory. STANDARD Execute by ENTER. To read the standard values in the reference file in the camera’s memory. READ (MStCAM) Execute by ENTER. To load a reference file from a “Memory Stick” WRITE (CAMtMS) Execute by ENTER.
FILE menu Page title No. Item Remarks F06 STORE FILE Execute by ENTER. To store the offset values of the items specific to the CCD (No repeated store operation is necessary even if the CCD is reattached) F07 OPERATOR FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set status USER GAMMA FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set status LENS FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set status REFERENCE FILE Execute by ENTER.
4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu This menu is only for viewing and no setting is made using this menu. Page title No. Item Indication Remarks D01 OHB OK, NG AD OK, NG display only (If NG is displayed, consult your local Sony representative.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial until the desired page appears, then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the page. 4-4 Editing the USER Menu Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page USER 2 EDIT You can select desired pages and items from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, NETWORK, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus and register them to the USER menu. If you specify pages or items frequently used for the USER menu, you can easily call and use them.
7 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6. 1 You can add up to 10 items on one page. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to the item above which you wish to insert a blank line. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears. To delete items from a page Proceed as follows: 1 Move the pointer to the item to be deleted, and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
EDIT FUNCTION ESC ITEM DELETE ESC DELETE OK? cYES NO 01. 02.<'!' IND> 03. z0 4 . < M A R K E R SETTING> 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. cINSERT MOVE DELETE 4 Select INSERT then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 3 The selection screen appears. CONTENTS 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to the desired page, then push on the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial.
Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration This system permits various settings and adjustment data to be stored as data files in built-in memory or a “Memory Stick” in order to facilitate later operations or adjustments. A stored data file can be retrieved, as required, to reproduce the stored setting statuses. Note In Cine mode, some file operations will be limited.
manually adjusted values of the camera will be reset to the reference values that have been stored in the reference file. At shipment, the reference file with the initial settings is stored in built-in memory. The initial settings can be modified, as required, then stored as the new reference file. For file operation, use the page of the FILE menu. You can also use the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit for file operation. You can back up the reference file in a “Memory Stick.
Menu page (No.) Item S R (P08) DETAIL ON/OFF a a LEVEL a a LIMITER M a a LIMITER WHT a LIMITER BLK (P09) O Menu page (No.
5-3 File Operations 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” You can use “Memory Stick PRO” media with this camera. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can also be used without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. The camera operations have been checked using “Memory Stick PRO” media up to 8GB. the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power to the product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This may damage the data.
F07 TOP OPERATOR FILE USER GAMMA FILE LENS FILE REFERENCE FILE 10 SEC CLEAR: OFF OHB FILE USER MENU cM.S. FORMAT 1 Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the camera. 2 Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The camera will be set according to the data loaded from the operator file. FILE PRESET (-0HB) During formatting, “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” is displayed. When formatting is completed, “COMPLETE” is displayed.
To store in or retrieve from a “Memory Stick” Position the pointer to LENS MS READ/WRITE and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The subpage will be displayed. 2 Position the pointer to the number of the file in which you wish to store your settings and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. During the storage process, “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” is displayed. When storage is completed, “COMPLETE” is displayed.
5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the Reference File Use the page of the FILE menu. F03 TOP STORE FILE STANDARD READ ( M S tC A M ) W R I T E ( C A M tM S ) The camera will be adjusted according to the data of the reference file. 5-3-6 Reading of the User Gamma To read out gamma-curve (User Gamma) data that have been created using CvpFileEditor application software from the “Memory Stick,” use the page of the FILE menu.
The ND offset adjustment stores white balance compensation values for each filter, using the white balance with the ND:1 and CC: A settings as a reference. To adjust the ND offset values, proceed as follows: 1 Switch the camera to Custom mode, referring to “3-12 Switching of the Basic Operation Modes” (page 26). 2 Execute STANDARD on the page of the FILE menu. 3 Execute AUTO BLACK on the page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Position the pointer to the item you wish to reset then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. To reset a specific item in the reference file to the initial setting The items in the reference file can be reset individually. Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 86 1 On the page, set 10 SEC CLEAR to ON. 2 Shift to the menu page on which the item you wish to reset is located. Position the pointer to the item you wish to reset then hold the MENU SEL/ENTER dial pressed.
Appendixes Settings on the RM-B750 Using the RM-B750 MONITOR button When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of this camera and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750.
Monitoring the Camera Image Settings on this camera Set RM VIDEO to VBS on the page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. Settings on the RM-B750 Press the MONITOR button. The camera image will be displayed on the display of the RM-B750. VBS signals are fed to an external monitor if connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750. Using the MSU-900/950 You can adjust this camera from the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit via an Ethernet cable.
Example 1 1 2 MSU-900/950 3 FILTER 60 30 20 15 12 10 8 7 6 5.6 5 4.6 T 1.6 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 CL 1 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D 6300K E 1/2 ND ff LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS RUN 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE REMOTE SET PRO REMOTE RM-B150 HUB RCP-920/921 1 1 2 3 FILTER T 1.6 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 CL 1 1 CLEAR 2 1/4 ND ND 3 1/16ND 4 1/64ND 5 CAP A 5600K B 3200K CC C 4300K D 6300K E 1/2 ND ff 60 30 20 15 12 10 8 7 6 5.6 5 4.
Settings on the MSU-900/950 Set the unit to Engineer mode and set the communication parameters, using the Ethernet Configuration menu. Menu Item For details on operations, refer to the Operation Manual of the MSU-900/950.
Warning/Error Messages If battery power is low or a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a warning is given by an indicator flashing or various alarm indications. Viewfinder screen Basic status display (page 39) Subdisplay Message RUN indicator Meaning BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V flashing Flashing Voltage of the 12 V power becomes low, reaching the specified NEAR END value.
Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place.
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.
—You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data. —You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise. • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”. Notes • Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labeling position. • Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position.
Specifications Camera Head General Power requirementsDC 10.5 to 17 V Power consumption Approx. 56 W with 23.98 PsF (not including lens, viewfinder) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Mass Approx. 5 kg (11 lb) (camera head only) Imager Imager 2/3-type Progressive Interline CCD Method 3-CCD, RGB Aspect ratio 16:9 Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical) Electrical characteristics DC IN LEMO 8-pin male (1), DC 10.
Dimensions With the L handle attached Unit: mm (inches) 355.5 (14) 200 (7 7/8) 144.5 (5 3/4) 120 (4 3/4) 1 2 3 FILTER CTRL Appendixes 8) 4 AUTO BLK BAL PAGE 76.7 (3 1/8) PRO 35 (1 7/16) 50 (2) 16 (21/ 32) 3/8"-16UNC 96 Specifications REMOTE SET 48 (1 15/16) 172 (6 7/8) 198 (7 7/8) 216 (8 5/8) 46.5 (1 7/8) 122.
Interface Box (Supplied) General Power requirementsDC 10.5 to 17 V Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F) Dimensions 138 × 104 × 79 mm (51/2 × 41/8 × 31/8 inches) Mass Approx.
Index A ABNORMAL display 40 AC power 24 accessory clamp lever 17 accessory mount lever 17 Accessory pockets 11 Accessory receptacles 10 Aliasing 92 ALL menu 51 Angle Compensation mode 29, 46 Assignable buttons 12, 33 Assignable switch 12, 33 ASSISTANT PNL 30, 59 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors 15 Audio input selection switches 15 AUTO BLK BAL switch 12, 34 AUTO IRIS 67 AUTO SETUP 35, 66 AUTO WHITE 35 Automatic black balance 34 Automatic white balance 34 AUX connector 15 Hyper Gamma 47 D K Data Change mode
OPERATOR FILE 46, 60, 71, 82 Operator file 78 Optical system specifications 95 OTHERS 1 38, 48, 49, 68 OTHERS 2 69 OUTPUT FORMAT 50, 67 P PAGE button 13, 27 PAINT menu 51, 60 PB MIX SETTING 37, 58 PB MIX 37 PB/MONI GAMMA 36, 57 PB 37 Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors 92 PLD VERSION 74 Power indicators 11 POWER SAVE 67 R REFERENCE 72, 84 Reference file 78 REMOTE connector 14 reset a specific item of the reference file 86 RM VIDEO 36 RM-B150 45 RM-B750 87 ROM VERSION 74 RUN button 12 RUN indicator 14,
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