Sony HDC-1500R

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Sony HDC-1500R Operation Manual

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Sony HDC-1500R

Heralding an Era of HD Production

Pursuing the ultimate HD system for today and for tomorrow, Sony sets another milestone in the history of multi-format HD camera systems – the Sony HDC-1500R – offering a broader choice of interlace and progressive formats, much greater picture quality, and enhanced operational flexibility. Also the HDC-1500R incorporates a newly developed CCD imager and DSP LSI – two key devices that allow it to achieve ultimate picture performance in a variety of scanning modes. The CCD used in this camera can accommodate all existing interlace and progressive scan formats ranging from 1080/50i and 1080/59.94i. It can also capture stunning 1080/59.94P* and 1080/50P* images – as well as delivering the highest-possible quality 720/50P image creation*.

Such high image quality is supported by the camera’s convenient peripherals, which make installation and operation of an HDC-1000R system very smooth.

Using the HDLA-1500/HDLA-1505 Large Lens Adaptor incorporates a totally unique interlocking mechanism, which allows a large lens to be attached/detached from the portable camera in just a matter of seconds – relieving operators from lengthy mechanical adjustments.

* 1080/59.94P and 1080/50P signals can be output only from the HDC-1500R in a stand-alone configuration.

1080/60p ready and 3G Transmission upgradable

Capture 1080/60p and output from the HDC-1500R camera head as dual link. Moreover, using a 3G migration kit, the HDC-1500R will be able to upgrade to a 3G transmission system.

For broadcasters wishing to migrate to 1080/60p transmission in the future, Sony offers the HDC-1500R as future proof 1080p ready camera.

*3G migration kit is planned for release in 2010.

CCD and DSP provides even greater picture performance

The use of a new, state-of-the-art CCD sensor ensures high quality images even at low light level. The high sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux, together with a signal to noise ratio of 56 dB combine to deliver unprecedented picture quality.

Multi-format operation

Sony’s HDC-1500R can operate in a wide variety of capturing modes, including 1080 50/60i, 1080 24/25/30P. Furthermore, the CCD can capture 1080 50/60P images, which can be down sampled to deliver the highest quality 720 50/60P pictures.

Ergonomic Design

The design of the HDC-1500R is based on over two decades of Sony experience in manufacturing broadcast video cameras and camcorders, and provides a high level of operability. All control switches and connectors are in the most logical places and are positioned for optimum functionality and ease of use. The HDC-1500R’s low center of gravity design allows the operator to carry the camera comfortably on the shoulder. In addition, the shoulder pad of the HDC-1500R can be adjusted either forwards or backwards without using a screwdriver, so the camera can easily be moved to a well-balanced position.

Sophisticated large lens adaptor design with one-touch, cable-free docking

The HDLA-1500 large lens adaptor includes a unique mechanism which allows the HDC-1500R to be quickly and easily attached and detached without removing the large lens. No additional cable connections are necessary between the camera and adaptor, thanks to a novel “hot shoe” system.

Flexible selectable transmission system both digital fiber optic or analog triax transmission

HDC-1500R provides a fully digital transmission link to the base station. Using SMPTE standard hybrid fibre/copper cable, this allows completely transparent transmission of full bandwidth video and audio signals over cable length of up to 3000 meters. This ensures optimum quality HD signals can be delivered into any production environment. Moreover using the HDTX-100/HDFX-100 adaptor, the HDC-1500 can be used as triax transmission system

Specifications

Sony HDC-1500R

General

Power requirements240 V AC, 1.4 A (max.), 180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.), 12 V DC, 7 A (max.) Operating temperature-20 to +45°C (-4 to +113°F) Storage temperature-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) MassApprox. 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz)

Camera

Pickup device3-chip 2/3-inch type CCD Effective picture elements (H x V)1920 x 1080 Signal format1080/50i, 59.94i, 23.98P, 24P, 25P, 29.97P
1080/50P*, 59.94P*
720/50P, 59.94P Spectrum systemF1.4 prism system Lens mountSony bayonet mount Built-in filtersCC: A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K, E: 8000K
ND: 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/8ND, 4: 1/16ND, 5: 1/64ND Sensitivity (1080/59.94i)F10 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9% reflectance) Signal-to-noise ratio56 dB/64 dB (w/NS max.) (1080i, typical) Horizontal resolution (1080/59.94i)1000 TV lines (at center) RegistrationWithin 0.02% (all zones, without lens) Shutter speed selection1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s (1080/59.94i)
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s (1080/50i) Modulation depth45% horizontally (typical) (800 TV lines at center, 27.5 MHz, with typical lens)

Input/output connectors

Audio input (CH1)XLR-3-pin (female) (1), mic or front mic or line selectable Audio input (CH2)XLR-3-pin (female) (1), AES/EBU or mic or line selectable Mic 1 inputXLR-3-pin (female) (1) Prompter output/Genlock input/Return inputBNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Prompter 2BNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms DC inputXLR-4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC DC output4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17.5 V DC, 1.5 A (max.) Test outputBNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms SDI 1 outputBNC type (1) HD-SDI SDI 2 output(without embedded audio) Earphone outputStereo mini-jack (1) CCUElectro-optical connector (1) Tracker10-pin (1) Crane12-pin Intercom 1XLR-5-pin (female) (1) Intercom 2XLR-5-pin (female) (1) Remote8-pin (1) Lens12-pin (1) Viewfinder20-pin (1)