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Sony HDC1580 User Manual

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HD COLOR CAMERA
HDC1580
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

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Sony HDC1580 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHDC1580
CategoryCCD Cameras
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview

Features

Key capabilities and performance characteristics of the camera, including image quality, resolution, and design.

Color Reproduction Functions

Details on gamma tables, multimatrix color correction, and saturation adjustments.

Precautions

Laser Beam Safety

Warning about potential damage to CCDs from laser beams.

Controls and Connectors

Front Right Controls

Controls on the right side: INCOM, RET 1, Assignable, Filter, AUTO W/B, GAIN, OUTPUT, WHITE BAL, DISPLAY, CANCEL/STATUS, MEMORY STICK, MENU SEL.

Front Left Controls

Controls on the left side: RET 1, MIC 1 IN, MIC Power, SHUTTER, INTERCOM LEVEL, RET 2.

Rear Controls and Connectors

Rear panel controls: CAMERA POWER, Tally Lamp, CCU Connector, CALL Button.

Operation Panel Controls

Controls on the operation panel for intercom and video signals.

Connector Panel Interface

Details of various input/output jacks like EARPHONE, REMOTE, AUDIO IN.

Preparations

Attaching a Lens

Step-by-step guide for mounting a lens onto the camera.

Adjusting Flange Focal Length

Procedure for setting flange focal length for optimal focus.

Attaching a Viewfinder

Instructions for connecting and positioning the viewfinder.

Adjusting Shoulder Pad Position

Method for shifting the shoulder pad for better balance.

Mounting Camera to Tripod

Steps for securely attaching the camera to a tripod using an adaptor.

Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Adjusting Black and White Balance

Procedures for setting camera white and black balance for optimal picture quality.

Automatic Black Balance Adjustment

Details on the automatic process, success, and failure conditions.

Adjusting White Balance

Step-by-step guide for automatic white balance adjustment.

Shutter Modes and Speeds

Explanation of available electronic shutter modes and speeds.

Setting Shutter Mode and Speed

Procedure for selecting shutter mode and speed using the SHUTTER switch.

Menu Operations

Menu Navigation and Operation

Procedures for accessing menus, navigating screens, and setting items.

USER Menu Customization

Guide to editing, creating, and managing custom USER menus.

OPERATION Menu

SWITCH ASSIGN1 Menu

Assigns functions to switches like GAIN and RE.ROTATION.

PAINT Menu

VIDEO LEVEL Settings

Adjustments for WHITE, BLACK, GAMMA, V MOD levels.

KNEE Settings

Controls for K POINT, K SLOPE, KNEE, KNEE MAX, KNEE SAT, AUTO KNEE.

SKIN DETAIL Settings

Controls for SKIN DTL, SKIN GATE, HUE, PHASE, WIDTH, SAT, LEVEL.

SHUTTER Settings

Controls for SHUTTER mode and ECS FREQ.

MAINTENANCE Menu

AUTO SETUP

Controls for automatic setup functions like AUTO BLACK and AUTO WHITE.

OHB MATRIX

Controls for OHB matrix adjustment including PHASE, HUE, SAT.

AUTO IRIS Settings

Controls for automatic iris operation including WINDOW and OVERRIDE.

FILE Menu

OPERATOR FILE

Managing operator files for camera settings storage and retrieval.

Using a "Memory Stick"

Inserting a Memory Stick

Step-by-step guide for inserting a Memory Stick into the camera.

Specifications

General Specifications

Electrical requirements, operating and storage temperatures, and mass.

Imager Specifications

Information on the imager type and effective resolution.

Electrical Characteristics

Details on sensitivity, S/N ratio, resolution, registration, and distortion.

Input/Output Connectors

List and specifications of all camera connectors.

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