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1. Paint functions allow color levels to be adjusted on set according to creative needs For this operation the RM B150 paint controller can be connected and paint parameters can be remotely adjusted Auto Tracing White Balance This function allows automatic tracing of white balance in situations where overall color temperature of the lighting fluctuates This is particularly useful for continuous shooting that requires a subject to be followed from outside to inside i e from daylight to tungsten lighting with no opportunity to re set the color balance of the camera Color Temperature Control Digital Color Temperature Control makes it possible to dial in the required color temperature of the camera In addition this function can be used creatively The overall color balance of the picture can be changed to make it warmer or colder On the other hand for Optical Color Temperature treatment four types of color filters are equipped as standard The BKDW 701 optional Servo Filter Drive Unit can also be attached to the camera allowing CC filters to be remotely controlled T ar Multi Matrix 8 024K NGS ae 1 m yo fn i Lis E ko e LL 28 190 11 12 Contrast Range The HDW 750 can handle a very wide contrast range A number of useful features are readily avail2. Knee Saturation Function Adaptive Highlight Control Knee Saturation Function aE KEEL The Sony TruEye processor is one of the most innovative features Sony s ADSP development makes it possible to 55 reproduce very natural colors high contrast scene z5 content Without TruEye when only knee correction is SEE applied to the RGB channels a color distortion in highlight areas will occur A typical example is human skin tones which tend to take on a yellow tone in highlights Knee Saturation processing automatically retains accurate color in highlight areas and maintains color saturation in picture areas Compensated by the TruEye processor Definition Picture Sharpness The new HDW camcorder produces rich pictures having natural sharpness with fine details Each RGB 2 2 million pixel CCD in combination with wideband digital recording on the 1080 line HD format ensures faithful image capture The HDW 750 facilitates very precise control of picture texture and image enhancement Three channel Skin Tone Detail Correction Skin Tone Detail Correction allows user control of the detail level of objects with specific color tones The HDW 750 allows detail correction to be set independently for each of the three separate Skin Tone Detail channels Control is not limited to skin tone detail level can be set for any color Detail within the chosen colors may be increased or decreased relative to the overall detail
3. the HDW 750 is inherited from HDW F900 multi format HD camcorder an easy and intuitive camcorder set up system Page customization is also inherited to speed up the operation by allowing relevant parameters to be grouped together to allow operators fast access to the adjustment required for a given production Some of the most BOON EMTS important operational PAGE adjustments are described below Set up data is not compatible between HDW F900 and HDW 750 Colorimetry The HDW 750 produces pictures with astonishing color reproduction capability and offers controls that offer further creative color manipulation Multi Matrix Multi Matrix offers unique possibilities for creative control by allowing selective color enhancement or alteration It allows a particular color to be selected and its hue changed over a range of approximately 22 5 degrees The level of saturation can also be modified This control allows very interesting in camera effects similar to the secondary color correction normally reserved for post production special effects work and is performed at the full bit depth Color Balance Consistent scene by scene color balance is widely accepted as one of the key settings during production There are a number of ways of setting this when working with an HDW 750 camcorder By using Auto White and Black balance the HDW 750 gives an accurate overall color balance A Menu
4. Battery Chargers 8 pin BC L50 L50CE BP L60A L90A RM B150 E Video Cassettes BNC 1120 BP L60A L90A 18 BCT 40HD 22HD BCT HD12CL Monitor HDW 750 Specifications Mass Approx 5 4 kg 11 Ib 15 oz with cassette and BP L60A Battery Power requirement DC 12 V 5 0 V 1 0 V Power consumption 34 W With 12 V power supply REC mode without HDVF 20A Operating temperature C to 40 C 32 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating humidity 25 Yo to 80 Yo Relative humidity Continuous operating time Genlock video input Approx 110 min With BP L60A BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 9 Time code input BNC 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10 Audio CH1 CH2 input XLR 3 pin type Female 60 dBu 4dBu selectable high impedance balanced Mic input Stereo XLR 5 pin type Female 60 dBu HD SDI output BNC x1 0 8 Vp p 75 unbalanced Audio output XLR 5 pin type Male 0 dBm Time code output BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 9 TEST OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 750 Earphone Mini jack x2 8 to 18 dBs variable DC input XLR 4 pin type Male 11 to 17 V DC DC output 11 to 17 V DC Max 100 mA Lens 12 8 Recording format Tape speed Playback Recording time Fast forward rewind time Recommended tape Sampling frequency Qua
5. High Definition Video System Digital Sony Digital Camcorder HDW 750 1 2 Inch Platform Advances to Greater Heights Since introducing its first models Sony has continually enhanced the BETACAM Series of products each offering the highest possible performance and always preserving a consistent half inch platform The excellence of the analog BETACAM BETACAM SP formats introduced an entirely new set of opportunities to ENG and EFP while the use of digital processing in the Digital BETACAM BETACAM SX and MPEG IMX formats brought standardized 4 2 2 digital recording into both news gathering and field production Today each format is in service in a multiplicity of programming applications offering the pinnacle of reliability and performance that only BETACAM technology provides In 1997 Sony revolutionized HDTV program origination with the introduction of the 1 2 inch camcorder the HDW 700 This was soon followed by the HDW 700A camcorder which operates according to the updated 1080 60i production standard This camcorder in association with its editing VTR the HDW 500 extended the BETACAM format tradition into the realm of mobile HD program creation In 1999 the HDCAM format was dramatically broadened to include the new multi frame rate camcorder the HDW F900 and its companion VTR the HDW F500 both responding to the breakthrough new ITU 709 global sta
6. This feature can help to bring out details from the dark parts of the picture without affecting mid tones while maintaining absolute black level The variable range is LOW MID and HIGH Black Stretch When Variable Black Gamma Range function is performed it can be limited to picture luminance without affecting any other factors of the video signal It is particularly helpful for dark scenes when the black has to stay black but there is a requirement to pull out more detail HAJER Normal Ad CANA GAMA Red Channel Enhancement ta Mb bere Bree ALE UA ers GAMMA E ELAT ae B EL Normal Variable Black Gamma Range Function ON PLL Processing Innovations Enhance Creative Image Capture Highlight Handling Sony Advanced TruEye processing allows much improved highlight handling with faithful color reproduction Adaptive Highlight Control Auto Knee mode The Sony ADSP system intelligently monitors the brightness of all areas of the picture and automatically adapts the knee point slope for optimum reproduction within given areas of the scene area A typical example is the ability to shoot an Au interior scene which includes a sunlit exterior seen through WFE TILI window a
7. able to aid the operator to more precisely reproduce any given scene Creative possibilities are offered by modifying gamma settings offering a great advantage to achieving a desired look Selectable Gamma Curves A vital factor in achieving an appropriate contrast range is the gamma curve Gamma determines the transfer characteristic of a normal exposed scene For Sony s digital camcorders gamma curves are readily adjustable on location The overall Master gamma curve of the HDW 750 offers a very natural overall tonal reproduction because of the 10 bit A D converter and ADSP Advanced Digital Signal Processing providing multiple gamma points While the master gamma can be changed between two calculating patterns several fixed master gamma curves are available per each pattern These are all accessible and interchangeable via the set up menus Gamma Calculating Pattern A No 1 SMPTE 240M Initial Gain 4 0 No 2 ITU R BT709 Initial Gain 4 5 No 3 BBC Gamma setting Initial gain 5 0 Gamma Calculating Pattern B No 1 Sensitivity is equivalent to 50 ISO No 2 Sensitivity is equivalent to 100 ISO No 3 Sensitivity is equivalent to 200 ISO RGB Gamma Balance By changing the RGB gamma balance it is possible to change the color balance of the mid tones without affecting black or white balance Variable Black Gamma Range Variable Black Gamma Range function allows fine adjustment of tonal reproduction in the shadow area
8. adily accessible To help maximize the camera image making capabilities special attention has been paid to the careful design of the Camera menus so that access to certain image parameters is user friendly and intuitive New Ergonomics Sony has been continually improving camcorder body design over many years always trying to make them more user friendly and practical as well as stylish and appealing Another important factor especially for the challenging conditions of ENG shooting is the attention to physical robustness as well as maintaining a compact and lightweight camcorder To meet these conditions the body design of the HDW 750 is totally new but all switches meters and indicators are in the most logical places and are positioned for optimum functionality and ease of use This has been achieved through meticulous consideration of the human physiology and the application of fundamental ergonomic principles The operation of every single switch and button reflects our thorough understanding of the operator s needs and working practices Sony has been making professional cameras for over 20 years and during that time we have listened very carefully to suggestions that users have contributed to ongoing refinements to camera body design The superb weight distribution and balance combined with a low optical axis make the HDW 750 particularly suitable for hand held shots It also sits comfortably on the shoulder and can be easily carr
9. f recording FRONT MIC SELECT for 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 END SEARCH aa 7 di seconds 16 HD SDI Camera Adapter Optional The HDCA 901 Camera Adapter provides an additional two HD SDI outputs and also enables access to all four audio tracks provided by the HDCAM format Tracks 1 and 2 are accessed via the AUDIO IN Ch 1 Ch 2 connectors on the camcorder and tracks 3 and 4 are accessed via the AUDIO IN Ch 3 Ch 4 connectors on the HDCA 901 A 5 pin stereo XLR connector and a headphones output connector stereo phone jack are also incorporated The HDCA 901 can be used to select the monitoring signal to be either from Ch 1 Ch 2 connectors on the HDW 750 or the Ch 3 Ch 4 connectors on the HDCA 901 Down Converter Board Optional The optional Down Converter Board HKDW 702 enables Standard Definition output with four channel audio embedded SD SDI or analog composite can be selected via camcorder s set up menu Operational Accessories Shot Mark Recording Optional Tele File Memory Label HDW 750 allows automatic or manual recording of shot data While recording data such as Date Time Shot ID Cassette Number and Shot Number can all be recorded on an intelligent cassette labels containing a memory IC This Memory Label called Tele File can store this information via contact less induction coil transmission Information in the Tele File can be read out thr
10. ied with minimum fatigue Even with the viewfinder battery cassette microphone the total weight is only 5 4 kilograms less than 12 pounds This astonishingly compact and lightweight camera opens new possibilities for handheld creative camera work while delivering uncompromising picture quality This new compact and stylish body of the HDW 750 houses some very highly innovative technologies Dual Optical Filter Wheels For the optical picture treatment two independent filter wheels one is for Neutral Density ND and the other is Color Correction CC are installed An optional servo filter drive unit the BKDW 701 can also be fitted allowing filter settings to be changed with the RM B150 Remote Control Unit Two Assignable Buttons You can assign two required functions to these switches functions which are frequently used in the field for instance to be operated with a single action of touching a button such as Viewfinder Return Record etc Be TH lt one I GF 2 Ri AIL LICE THT LiL Hint Dual Earphone Output The HDW 750 is equipped with two earphone outputs is output from the front side of the camcorder body and the other is from rear side These two outputs can be used simultaneously Turbo Gain The inherent sensitivity of the HDW 750 is high enough to capture images under various low light condit
11. io output channels which can be selected to be either Channel 1 2 or Channel 3 4 HD SDI Output for Field Monitoring The HDW 750 directly provides an HD SDI output with four channels of embedded digital audio You can monitor all image capture in the field as high quality HD images without any adapter Extended Clear Scan The Extended Clear Scan function is particularly useful when shooting scenes that contain computer or TV screens as it minimizes the horizontal bars that can appear The ECS shutter speed is continuously variable Cassette Loading The cassette loading fast simple and reliable It takes less than 5 seconds for a cassette change This ease of change and long recording runs 40 minutes offer new levels of efficiency on location The loading mechanism is robust and designed to be dust and drip proof The vertical cassette loading helps to minimize the risk of anything unwanted getting into the tape mechanism It also reduces the unwanted sound of a fast rotating VTR drum to be captured via an on board microphone of the camcorder Sony measurement Technical Innovations Enhance Shooting in the Field Electronic Shutter The electronic shutter helps in capturing clear images of fast moving objects by selectively minimizing motion blur Safe Area Markers To allow for individual production requirements the HDW 750 provides safe area markers for any aspect ratio Intelligent Light Sh
12. ions but in some situations it is necessary to image in unusually low light conditions The Turbo Gain function immediately boosts up the gain level to an incredible 42 dB at the touch of the button Thanks to this function it is possible to capture critical scenes down to around 0 15 lux of incident scene illumination somewhat exceeding the color sight capability of the human eye Tally Lamp Newly added is the Bottom Tally light located in the connector panel section of the rear of the camcorder body Technical Innovations Enhance Shooting in the Field e Slot in Wireless Microphone Receiver Built in UHF Synthesizer Receiver Unit The optional WRR 855A Wireless Microphone Receiver can be fitted directly to the HDW 750 camcorder using a slot in mechanism that gives a cable less interface between the camcorder and the receiver This system increases mobility by maintaining compact overall dimensions even when the receiver is attached to the camcorder WRR 855A is an option LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System All the main operational controls and switches are located on the left hand side of the camcorder The LCD panel is on the same side and shows a wide range of status and diagnostic displays such as Tape Remaining Battery Level Audio Levels etc Stereo Audio Output A stereo audio line output is available from the 5 pin XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder This provides two analog aud
13. level set on the camcorder SKIN DEREC PRESS Ia jj 2 Ch 2 ON Blue Level Dependent Detail This function provides natural detail enhancement in extreme highlights by automatically limiting the amplitude of edge signals in high contrast area Detail aliasing in these areas is virtually eliminated 251 A ry E 5 1 Te PERT Ht FE L L E 1 T CEM Normal 14 Processing Innovations Enhance Creative Image Capture Ch 3 ON Red Level Dependent Detail Control ON Operational Accessories A full range of operational accessories is available to take full advantage of the versatility and features of the HDW 750 Many accessories developed for HDW 700A and HDW F900 are also applicable to this new HDCAM camcorder Picture Cache Board Optional The optional HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board provides up to seven seconds of loop recording using solid state memory Thus when the REC start button is pressed everything that happened up to seven seconds before that moment can be recorded to tape Just imagine if something unexpected happens in front of your camera the operator will still have up to seven seconds of that event stored in RAM before being able to hit the record button There is SW lt i gt choice o
14. ndard for international HD program origination The pivotal inclusion of the new 24 frame progressive format in this standard constituted a central design imperative for the HDW F900 F500 system and introduced to the world the first digital 24 frame motion picture capture system With the HDW F900 HDW F500 Series squarely addressing the needs of movie making and high end prime time television program and commercial production Sony returned to the central agenda of a mainstream HD capture system in support of the emerging broader DTV broadcasting agendas around the world This is based upon the SMPTE 274M HD production standard A second generation 1080 60i camcorder and VTR system has been developed which is intended as a more cost effective and feature enhanced system specifically designed to streamline the migration to DTV A central design strategy was to more firmly incorporate this new HDCAM system into the totality of Sony s 1 2 inch acquisition and editing platform Accordingly the new HDW 2000 Series VTR offers full HDCAM record and editing facilities but also includes both the all important legacy playback of all standard definition BETACAM formats and internal up conversion of that playback to the 1920 x 1080 digital sampling format for playout in the HDTV format The legacy playback includes analog BETACAM SP Digital BETACAM BETACAM SX and the MPEG 1 2 inch tape recordings Thus a crucial bridge between SDTV libraries and ongoi
15. ng SDTV digital origination has been realized Recognizing the inevitable two way flow of program material between SDTV and HDTV the new HDW 2000 Series VTR also includes digital down conversion as a standard feature thus allowing the creation of Super sampled digital 4 2 2 SDTV program material The HDW 2000 Series also provides the same reliability and operability inherited from the long established BETACAM Series offering a powerful workhorse solution to HDTV environments as well as to current SDTV systems The HDW 750 camcorder is extremely compact and lightweight while maintaining the robust and reliable construction for which BETACAM technology is world renowned Some innovative new functions are added to meet various requirements in the field The latest addition to the HDCAM Series with its high quality superb operability and added reliability is an economically well balanced solution for next generation ENG and EFP programming As for HDCAM tape cassettes HDW 2000 Series is applicable for 50i and 59 94i operation only Technical Innovations Enhance Shooting in the Field The compact and stylish body of the HDW 750 contains many technological innovations They are brought together to enable the creation of some of the most versatile and outstanding in the field visual experiences of the new century while ensuring durability and ease of use for the challenging conditions of field shooting HAD Sensor Tech
16. nology The well established innovations of CCD technology already incorporated in Sony s HDC 900 Series cameras and HDW F900 camcorders are also used in the new HDW 750 camcorder Inheriting Sony HAD sensor technology and on chip lens structure of the latest Power HAD sensors this imaging device is based on the 1920 x 1080 CIF Common Image Format With its light collecting capability dramatically improved this 2 3 format 2 2 million pixel FIT CCD boosts the sensitivity to an industry leading f10 at 2 000 Lux thus enabling image capture in extremely low light conditions The signal to noise ratio is 54 dB and vertical smear is less than 135 dB Typical numbers 10 bit A D and Advanced Digital Signal Processor The new HDW 750 uses the proven 10 bit A D converter and Advanced Digital Signal Processing ADSP presently used in the HDW 700A They ensure low power operation and superb picture quality A 600 wide dynamic range and excellent tonal reproduction combine with creative manipulation of picture parameters for in camera effects which were pioneered by Sony and are now widely accepted among Digital Cinematographers The well known Memory Stick setup system allows five alternative camera setups to be stored and recalled whenever they are required These include all factors relating to colorimetry and tonal reproduction adjustment so that at any time such as a scene re shoot these settings can always be re
17. ntization Error correction Error concealment HDCAM Approx 96 7 mm s Max 40 min with BCT 40HD Approx 5 min with BCT 40HD Sony BCT 40HD 22HD 74 25 MHz 37 125 MHz 10 bit sample of input output signals 8 bit sample for internal compression process Reed Solomon code Adaptive three dimensional Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Cross talk Wow amp flutter 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB More than 85 dB Emphasis ON 0 08 Max 70 dB Below measurable limit Pickup device Picture elements Optical system Sensitivity Minimum illumination 3 chip 2 3 type FIT type CCD 2 200 000 pixels F1 4 prism system f10 0 at 2000 lux 0 15 lux 42 dB gain up S N ratio 54 dB typical Modulation depth 45 5 at 800 TVL ph 27 5MHz Vertical resolution 1000 TVL Registration 0 02 zones without lens Smear Level 135 dB Lens mount Special bayonet mount Built in filters ND 1 Clear 2 1 4ND 3 1 16ND 4 1 6430 CC A CROSS B 3200 K C 4300 K D 6300 K Shutter speed 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec Clear scan ECS 60 1 to 7000 Hz CRT 2 0 type monochrome Controls Brightness control Contrast control Peaking control Tally switch Zebra Pattern switch Display Aspect switch Horizontal resolution 500 TV Line At center Microphone Ultra directional Detachable HDVF 20A HD Elec
18. oe The HDW 750 HDCAM camcorder incorporates an intelligent light shoe on the upper part of the carrying handle An Anton Bauer standard two pin socket provides up to 50 watts of power from the attached lithium ion battery The power can be switched on and off manually or when in Auto mode it can be set to be synchronized with the operation of the REC button A switch on the side of the camcorder selects Manual or Auto mode Anton Bauer products may not be available in some countries Lens Mount The B 4 mount ring of the HDW 750 is strong enough to support the heaviest of lenses Same as other Sony HD cameras camcorders conventional lenses for NTSC and PAL systems can also be attached to these camcorders Processing Innovations Enhance Creative Image Capture Menu driven set up that enables creative image making the studio or field has been widely accepted To help this creative process we have made it very easy to customize the settings of many image parameters and then digitally save these settings A simple and intuitive menu driven set up has freed camera adjustments from being a purely engineering exercise into a uniquely creative process Up to five versions of camera set up parameters can be stored and can then be transferred between camcorders via the Memory Stick storage medium This capability represents a major advance in operational and creative versatility The design of the menu page layout for
19. ough an optional reader unit for stand alone use Shot Marks are recorded each time the operator presses the REC button or RETURN button can be read by the HDW M2000 M2100 HDW F500 recorders players simply by inserting the cassette into the cassette compartment The entire Shot Mark information is detected via an internal contact less transmission system and the corresponding time code information are listed automatically Vie IFC he E be Ma Ea E pelt 750 HDW 2000 Series Time Code List HDW 2000 Series Color Viewfinder Optional Two types of LCD based color viewfinders are available the 1 5 type SD viewfinder and the 6 type HDVF C750W HD viewfinder The requires an optional down converter board HKDW 702 The liquid crystal display fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99 99 Thus a very small proportion of pixels at most 0 01 may be stuck constantly on or constantly off In addition over a long period of use because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display such stuck pixels may appear spontaneously These problems have been kept to absolute minimum but are an unavoidable characteristic of liquid crystal
20. technology Optional Accessories Sony VCT 14 Sony BVM D9H5U Sony VF 508 Sony Memory Stick Tripod Adapter Color Video Monitor Monitor ENG kit for Sony 9 type MSA 4A 8A 16A 32A 64A 1 28A monitors Sony AC DN2B Sony BP L60A L90A Sony BC L120 Sony BC L50 L50CE AC adapter Lithium ion Battery Battery Charger Battery Charger Sony BKDW 701 Sony BKW 401 Sony RM B150 Canon 18 x 7 8 IRS IAS Servo Filter Unit Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Remote Control Unit for HDW 750 HD Electronic zoom lens Canon HJ15 x 8B IRS IAS Canon HJ9 x 5 5B IRS IAS Fujinon HA10 x 5 BERM Fujinon HA10 x 5 2 BERM HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens Fujinon HA17 x 7 8 BERM Fujinon HA20 x 7 8 BERM Fujinon HA36 x 10 5 BERD Angenieux 10 x 5 3 HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens HD Electronic zoom lens A certain models may not be available in some countries For the details please contact each manufacturer 17 System Configuration Internal light system option WRR 855A option BKW 401 option 701 g HDVF C750W AC 550 550CE Vr Monitor etc HD SDI 901 Viewfinders HDVF 20A 2 type HD B W Viewfinder BVF VC10W 1 5 type LCD Color Viewfinder BP L60A L90A VCT 14
21. tric Viewfinder 1 Stereo Microphone Super cardioid directional external power supply type 1 Shoulder strap 1 Operation manual 1 HKDW 702 Down Converter Board HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board VCT 14 Tripod Adapter HDCA 901 HD SDI adapter HDVF C750W HD LCD Color Viewfinder BP L60A L90A Lithium ion battery BC L120 Battery charger AC 550 550CE AC adapter BCT 40HD 22HD HDCAM tape cassette BKDW 701 Servo filter unit BKW 401 Viewfinder rotation bracket RM B150 Remote control unit C 74 Microphone 19 2001 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of Sony is prohibited Features and specifications subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measures are approximate Sony and HDVS are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Japan CineAlta HDCAM Digital BETACAM BATACAM BETACAM SP BETACAM SX MPEG Memory Stick TruEye Power HAD and Tele File are trademarks of Sony Corporation Japan All other trademarks are property of their respective owners 24P is used as a generic name in this literature describing the Sony 24PsF method Distributed by 2079 7543 15 1 Printed in Japan
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