Sony HDC-X300 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Optical ND Filter and
Electronic CC Function
Optimum light and color control is easily
achieved using the built-in optical Neutral
Density (ND) filter wheel and electronic Color
Correction (CC) function. The HDC-X300/X310
uses electronic color correction to eliminate the
need for optical color correction filters. This
allows all filters on the filter wheel to be ND
types, providing the operator with greater
flexibility in depth of field and exposure control.
HKC-SV1 Servo Filter Unit
The HKC-SV1 is a servo unit that allows the
optical ND filters of the HDC-X300/X310 to be
controlled remotely from the RM-B750/B150
Remote Control Unit, RCP-700 Series Remote
Control Panel, or MSU-900/950 Master Setup
Unit.
Flexible Image Controls
The HDC-X300/X310 provides highly advanced
image-control functions such as matrix, a
TruEye
feature, skin-tone detail, and color
temperature controls. These functions -
previously available only on high-end studio
cameras or camcorders - allow creative images
to be produced with high clarity.
Trigger Function
Two types of trigger modes are available with
the HDC-X300/X310, allowing synchronized
operation with external equipment. The flash
trigger input mode allows the camera to
capture a high-quality still image when
synchronized with an external flash - a function
suited for photo-booth or document-stand
applications. Another trigger mode is the
23.976PsF frame lock mode. When the
HDC-X300/X310 is set to 23.976PsF progressive
mode, the camera outputs a 2-3 pull-down
trigger signal for frame locking to other
HDC-X300/X310 cameras.
Remote Control Capability
The HDC-X300/X310 is compatible with the
RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, RCP-700
Series Remote Control Panel and MSU-900/950
Master Setup Unit. These remote controllers
cover the complete range of control parameters
that the HDC-X300/X310 provides, from basic
camera control to sophisticated operations.
Low-Light Shooting
The HDC-X300/X310 offers two convenient
functions for capturing clear images in low-light
environments - a Slow Shutter mode and a
Gain function - which can be used separately or
together. The Slow Shutter mode allows the
charge accumulation period of the CCD
(typically 1/60
TH
or 1/50
TH
second) to be
extended up to approximately two seconds
(64 frames). The Gain function allows the camera
gain to be boosted to +48 dB. When these
functions are used together, the camera offers
a stunning minimum illumination of 0.003 lx.
Auto-Focus Function*
While maintaining compatibility with
interchangeable manual-focus lenses, the
HDC-X300/X310 comes packaged with a
convenient auto-focus lens. Two auto-focus
modes are available and can be selected on the
supplied lens. One-push auto-focus readjusts
the focus each time the button is pressed,
while auto-tracing focus automatically tracks
the focus in a dynamic manner.
* Auto-focus function is only available when using the
focus servo lens VCL-719BXS included in the
HDC-X300K/X310K package.
FEATURES
Slow Shutter ON (64 frames)
Slow Shutter OFF
Superb Picture Quality
Incorporating three 1/2-inch type 1.5-mega
pixel HD CCDs, the HDC-X300/X310 offers
outstanding-quality images with a low smear
level of -120 dB and a high signal-to-noise ratio
of 52 dB.
Progressive Mode
Incorporating Sony’s innovative Advanced
Frame Accumulation (AFA) technology, the
HDC-X300/X310 can output progressive HD
signals (25PsF/29.97PsF), 2-3 pull down-
converted signal from 23.976PsF (59.94i) in
addition to interlaced HD signals (50i/59.94i).
Interlace and progressive modes can be easily
selected from the camera setup menu.
50i output mode: 50i or 25PsF selectable
59.94i output mode: 59.94i/29.97PsF/
23.976PsF (with built-in 2-3 pull-down
function) selectable
Compact and Lightweight Design
The HDC-X300/X310 is designed to be compact
and lightweight, making it ideal for capturing
HD-quality images at locations and from angles
where bulky production HD cameras cannot be
installed. This compact camera weighs only
2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg)*, allowing easy installation
in space-constrained and awkward areas such
as on a crane head or helicopter. The supplied
tally unit can be easily detached from the
camera body, minimizing the camera size to be
fitted in, for example, a pan/tilt head or an
underwater housing.
* HDC-X300
HDC-X300/X310 with
supplied tally unit
HDC-X300/X310
HDC-X300/X310 with an optional HKC-SV1 attached
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The HFU-X310 is equipped with a range of
interfaces such as HD-SDI input, SD/HD genlock,
and tally inputs. It also provides an 8-pin serial
remote input to connect the RM-B750/B150,
RCP-700 Series, or MSU-900/950. Output
interfaces including HD-SDI, SD-SDI, computer
XGA, and i.LINK (HDV) are offered via optional
boards (HFBK-HD1 and HFBK-SD1) that are
installed in the two slots located on the unit’s
rear panel.
* A single mode fiber cable with LC connector is required
for the connection between the HDC-X310 and
HFU-X310.
HFU-X310 Optical Interface Unit
The HFU-X310 Interface Unit is a 2U-high, half-
rack-wide unit with an optical fiber interface.
Digital data - including external sync,
Bi-directional RS-232C Pan & Tilt and camera
control signals - can be transmitted between
the HDC-X310 and the HFU-X310 via an optical
fiber cable*. This cable can be up to 1000
meters (3280 feet) long, which allows the
camera to be installed virtually anywhere
required.
SYSTEM VERSATILITY
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HFU-X310
Optical Fiber Interface Unit
HFBK-HD1
HD SDI Output Board
HFBK-SD1
SDI Output Board
HKC-SV1
Filter Servo Unit
EOP-102J-60B
Fujinon Joystick
Controller for HDCXPTZ/F
CP-D-3A
Telemetrics Joytick
Controller for HDCXPTZ/T
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
Requires A-8279-993-A
V-shoe adaptor and
K4x8 screw (x4)
RCP-750/751
Remote Control Panel
RM-B150
Remote Control Unit
RM-B750
Remote Control Unit
HFBK-TS1
i.LINK (HDV) Output Board
HFBK-XG1
XGA Output Board
MSU-900
Master Setup Unit
MSU-950
Master Setup Unit
HFU-X310 with optional boards
HSs 18x5.5 BMB
Fujinon Motorized
x18 lens
KH19x6.7KTS-AF
Canon Motorized
x19 lens
CCBF-10M/30M/50M
100M/200M/500M/1000M
Single Mode
Optical Fiber Cable
HDC-XPTZ/F
Fujinon Pan Tilt
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HDC-XPTZ/T
Telemetrics Pan Tilt
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