Sony BVP-900P Series Product Information Manual

Sony Corporation

printed in Japan ® SONY

NTSC / PAL

Studio/OB/EFP Camera Family

BVP-900/950 900P/950P Series

Product Information Manual

Studio/OB/EFP Camera Family Product Information Manual

BVP-900/950 900P/950P Series

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Specifications

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RCP-700/701/720/721/730/731/740/741, Remote Contrl Panel

Connectors

REMOTE CCU/CNU: 8-Pin

PREVIEW: 8-Pin

I/O port: 29-pin

Power requirements 30 VDC

Mass RCP-700:1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz)

RCP-701: 0.9 kg (2 lb)

RCP-720: 1.8 kg (3 lb 15 oz)

RCP-721: 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)

RCP-730: 1.8 kg (4 lb)

RCP-731: 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz)

RCP-740: 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz)

RCP-741: 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz)

Dimensions

RCP-700: 68 (W) x 221 (H) x 127 (D) mm

(2 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 5 inches)

RCP-701: 68 (W) x 221 (H) x 83 (D) mm

(2 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 3 3/8 inches)

RCP-720: 102 (W) x 354 (H) x 127 (D) mm

(4 1/8 x 14 x 5 inches)

RCP-721: 102 (W) x 354 (H) x 83 (D) mm

(4 1/8 x 14 x 3 3/8 inches)

RCP-730: 102 (W) x 332 (H) x 67 (D) mm

(4 1/8 x 13 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

RCP-731: 102 (W) x 332 (H) x 67 (D) mm

(4 1/8 x 13 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

RCP-740: 136 (W) x 354 (H) x 127 (D) mm

(5 3/8 x 14 x 5 inches)

RCP-741: 136 (W) x 354 (H) x 83 (D) mm

(5 3/8 x 14 x 3 3/8 inches)

BVF-C10W, Electronic Color Viewfinder

General

Power requirements 9.3 VDC

Power consumption 1.6 W

Operating temperature -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F)

Storage temperature -20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to +140˚F)

Dimensions 229 (W) x 76 (H) x 215 (D) mm

(9 1/8 x 3 x 8 1/2 inches)

Mass 530 g (1 lb 3 oz)

Performance

CRT 1.5-inch monochrome

Horizontal resolution 600 TV lines at center

Signal system EIA standards

Indicators REC/TALLY, BATT

Supplied accessories

Microphone x1

Operation manual x1

CONTENTS

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4

5

INTRODUCTION

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1-1. Overview

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1-2. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) using 12-bit A/D Conversion

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1-3. Sony Design Criteria for Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) Cameras

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1-4. Features of the BVP-900/900P

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1-5. Features of the BVP-950/950P

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1-6. Optical Head Block

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1-7. Familiar Digital Command System

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1-8. Automated Set-up

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A TOTAL SYSTEM

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2-1. System Configuration

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2-2. Camera Head

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2-3. Camera Control Unit

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2-4. Control System

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2-5. Viewfinders

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2-6. BVP-900/900P Optional System Accessories

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2-7. A New Series of Viewfinders for the BVP-950/950P

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2-8. Rack Mounting of System Equipment

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2-9. Basic Connection Examples

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SONY ADVANCED ELECTRONIC IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES

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3-1. Industry-first Plug-in Imager Assembly

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3-2. Sony CCD Advantages

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3-3. Power HAD 1000 CCD

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3-4. High Depth of Modulation

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3-5. Minimum Aliasing with New Optical Low-Pass Filter

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3-6. High Sensitivity

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3-7. Invisible Smear Level

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3-8. Excellent Signal-to-Noise Ratio

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3-9. Super EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System)

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3-10. Clear Scan and ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

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SONY ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (ADSP)

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4-1. Basic block diagram

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4-2. Image Capture

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4-3. Analog Signal Processing Domain

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4-4. Digital Signal Processing Domain

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BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP

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5-1. Full DSP Camera Processing

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5-2. Precise Handling of Highlight Position

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5-3. Outstanding reliability and easy maintenance

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5-4. Low power consumption

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CONTENTS

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CONTROL SYSTEM

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6-1. Sony Camera Command Network System

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6-2. Master Set-up Unit - MSU-700

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6-3. Camera Command Network Units - CNU-700 and CNU-500

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6-4. Remote Control Panels - RCP-700 Series

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6-5. File System

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6-6. Auto Set-up

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6-7. Control Priority and Parallel Mode

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6-8. S-Bus Control

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WIDEBAND TRIAX TRANSMISSION

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7-1. Advantages of Sony Wideband Triax Transmission

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7-2. Triax Cable Information

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SET-UP MENUS

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Function Comparison Chart

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

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(a) BVP-900/900P

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(b) BVP-950/950P

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(c) CA-570/570P

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(d) CCU-700A/700AP

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(e) CCU-550/550P

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(f) CNU-700

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(g) CNU-500

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(h) VCS-700

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(i) MSU-700

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(j) RCP-740/741

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(k) RCP-730/731

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(l) RCP-720/721

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(m) RCP-700/701

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(n) RM-B150

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(o) BVF-7700/7700P

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(p) BVF-77/77CE

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(q) BVF-55/55CE

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Specifications

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NTSC

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PAL

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NTSC/PAL Common Accessories

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1-1. Overview

The BVP-900 full-size studio model color video camera and its

companion portable version, the BVP-950, are the flagship models of

the Sony CCD camera system. Developed for both studio and outside

broadcasting applications, this camera system is based on several

independent units, each of which has its own unique function. They

include pickup devices, camera heads, camera control units, a video

selector, master set-up units and remote control panels. With the

appropriate choice of units a wide variety of systems can be

implemented - from a single stand-alone camera to installations using

a total of 96 studio and portable models.

(Note: the BVP-900 and BVP-950 are for operation on 525 lines, 60

fields using the NTSC color standard. The BVP-900P and BVP-950P

versions are for operation on 625 lines, 50 fields using the PAL color

standard.)

1-2. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) using 12-

bit A/D Conversion

Easy set-up and high reliability: With digital processing,

parameters are held in a digital memory and stay constant for long

periods of time. As a result the need for operator adjustment is

dramatically reduced.

A further advantage of using digital processing is that it is much

easier to implement this circuitry in ICs and LSIs, achieving benefits

in reliability.

Precise adjustment: The value of camera set-up parameters can be

defined with great precision by digital processing. Moreover,

variations between cameras, which are very difficult to avoid in

analog models, can be reduced to a minimum with digital processing

by simply equalizing parameter values.

Flexible signal processing and parameter setting: A significant

advantage of digital processing is that it can provide very flexible

operation. Many camera parameters can be controlled and each

parameter setting can be varied over a wide range of values.

1-3. Sony Design Criteria for Advanced Digital Signal

Processing (ADSP) Cameras

DSP cameras have tremendous potential to provide outstanding

improvements in camera operational efficiency. So when considering

the basic design concepts of its new DSP cameras, Sony laid down

the following design criteria.

* The BVP-900 Series must provide higher picture quality than

conventional 10-bit digital cameras. Operationally, it must be

compatible with previous Sony cameras.

* Digital system architecture should be consistent with current 10-

bit digital cameras so that both types can be mixed together

without picture matching difficulties.

* Camera peripherals should have a consistent design approach.

* To take full advantage of 12-bit digitization, as many camera

processes as possible should be digital; particularly gamma,

detail and so on.

Sony has taken these design criteria very seriously, introducing 12-

bit ADSP cameras with unprecedented performance and reliability,

and which are largely immune to physical factors such as

temperature changes and time.

1-4. Features of the BVP-900/900P

Easy-to-change CCD unit: The CCD unit is a separate block from

the camera head, so changing the aspect ratio from 16:9 and 4:3 and

vice versa is simply a matter of exchanging units. No readjustments

are required after the change under normal operating conditions.

The 1038H (NTSC/PAL) FIT Power HAD™ 1000 CCD Imager is

incorporated in the BVP-900/900P. (refer to Section 3)

Easy-to-operate design: The body design inherits the features of

previous generations of Sony cameras. A lower viewfinder position

decreases parallax between the lens and viewfinder. Also, the angle

of view from the camera operator’s position is wider, as the total

height of the camera is lower.

High picture quality: A newly developed 12-bit/36 MHz video-

processing VLSI for broadcasting cameras assures the high quality of

pictures required for a studio-use CCD camera. (refer to Section 4)

High signal-to-noise ratio: A high signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB

(NTSC)/63 dB (PAL) has been achieved as a result of the use of a

top-performing Power HAD CCD, a new video-processing VLSI and

12-bit A/D converter.

Wide dynamic range: Automatic and manual control of knee point

and knee slope enables the clear reproduction of high-luminance

subjects at up to 600 % of nominal exposure level.

High sensitivity: A sensitivity of F10.0 at 2000 lux with OHB-

750WSA/P, OHB-730WS/P and OHB-730/P (typical) is achieved. For

OHB-750A/P, F8.0 at 2000 lux (typical) is achieved. When the video

gain is raised by +18 dB, a video level of 100% is obtained with

minimum subject illumination of 5 lux. (OHB-750A/P: 7.5 lux)

High vertical resolution: The vertical resolution can be improved

to 450 lines for the BVP-900 (550 lines for the BVP-900P) by use of

the EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System) function. The Super

EVS function, available when a FIT CCD block is installed, enables

the vertical resolution to be adjusted to a desired value between 400

and 450 lines for the BVP-900 (with an OHB-750A/750WSA CCD

Unit installed) or between 480 and 530 lines for the BVP-900P (with

an OHB-750AP/750WSAP CCD Unit installed).

High horizontal luminance resolution: 900 TV lines is achieved

with an OHB-750A/P or OHB-730/P CCD Unit installed.

Imperceptible vertical smear level: -145 dB by using the well

proven Power HAD 1000 CCD (FIT), with additional technology

enhancements.

Very high depth of modulation: 80% at 5 MHz is achieved.

Automatic set-up and filing function: Built-in microcomputers

give quick and precise automatic set-up, and also reduce the time

required for maintenance. The adjusted data can be stored in the

camera filing system.

Electronic shutter: An electronic six-speed shutter (from 1/60 or

1/100 second to 1/2000 second) is provided with the BVP-900/900P.

A rapidly moving object can be clearly shot by selecting the optimum

shutter speed. The shutter also has an ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

function. Using this function, the shutter speed of the BVP-900 can

be adjusted in 510 steps (from 1/30 to 1/58.3 and from 1/60 to

1/7000 second), and that of the BVP-900P in 607 steps (from 1/25 to

1/48.7 and from 1/50 to 1/9000 second). Appropriate shutter-speed

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selection with use of the ECS function minimizes horizontal streaking

when shooting computer display screens.

Dynamic shading compensation function: When the zoom angle

is changed with the iris aperture almost completely open, modulation

shading can appear. The BVP-900/900P can automatically

compensate for this phenomenon to obtain optimum picture quality

at any zoom position. (This function is activated only when a lens

allowing this function is attached.)

Full range of audio features: The BVP-900/900P has two

microphone channels and one program audio channel. A switch on

the camera side panel changes the microphone inputs to accept line

level (-20 dBu) signals. Production and Engineering intercom, and a

program audio channel, are provided.

Self-diagnostic functions: The BVP-900/900P has self-diagnostics

functions to facilitate troubleshooting.

Display capability: Characters from a built-in character generator

are used by the BVP-900/900P to display zoom position, focus

position, the camera set up status and warning messages on the

viewfinder screen. A box cursor, center marker, safety zone and

zoom position are also displayed on the viewfinder screen. (refer to

Section 2)

Optional high-resolution 7-inch viewfinders: An optional 7-inch

black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-77/77CE) or 7-inch color viewfinder

(BVF-7700/7700P) can be used with the BVP-900/900P. For easy-to-

see operation, the viewfinder angle can easily be changed and fixed

in the desired position. Attaching and detaching the viewfinder does

not require any tools. (refer to Section 2)

Picture-in-picture capability: The camera picture and the return

video picture can be checked simultaneously. With BVF-7700/7700P,

both the camera picture and the return video picture can be

displayed in color.

High-picture-quality return video: Monitoring a high-quality

return video picture on a or color viewfinder is possible because of a

3-line adaptive comb filter. (Monitoring on B/W viewfinder is also

enabled.)

Reliable transmission using triax cable: The BVP-900/900P

supplies wideband component video signals (Y, R-Y and B-Y) to a

CCU-700A/700AP Camera Control Unit via a triax cable with high

transmission reliability. The triax cable simultaneously transmits

power, video, audio and control signals between the BVP-900/900P

and the CCU-700A/700AP. Higher resolution and picture quality are

achieved with this wide bandwidth. (refer to Section 7)

Compact, lightweight and power-saving design: The BVP-

900/900P is a compact, lightweight design with low-power

consumption. These are fundamental requirements for outside

broadcast operation.

Precise, flexible and easy picture adjustment: In addition to

conventional camera adjustments, the BVP-900/900P features many

new control items. (refer to Section 5)

1-5. Features of the BVP-950/950P

Easy-to-change CCD unit: The CCD unit is a separate block from

the camera head so that the aspect ratio can be easily changed

between 16:3 and 4:3 simply by replacing the unit. No readjustment

is required after the change under normal operating conditions.

Newly developed LSI: A newly developed digital signal processing

LSI and a 12-bit A/D converter provide comprehensive control

functions and assure a high-quality picture.

High signal-to-noise ratio: A high signal-to-noise ratio has been

achieved by use of a top-performing Power HAD 1000 CCD,

outstanding circuit design and electronic packaging technology.

Wide dynamic range: Automatic and manual controls of knee point

and knee slope enable high-luminance subjects to be reproduced in

up to 600% of normal light.

High sensitivity: : A sensitivity of F10.0 at 2000 lux (typical) is

achieved with OHB-750WSA/P, OHB-730WS/P and OHB-730/P. For

OHB-750A/P, F8.0 at 2000 lux (typical) is achieved. When the video

gain is raised by +18 dB, a video level of 100% is obtained with

minimum subject illumination of 5 lux.

High vertical resolution: The vertical resolution can be improved

to 450 lines for the BVP-950 or to 550 lines for the BVP-950P by use

of the EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System) function. The

Super EVS function, available when a FIT CCD block is installed,

enables the vertical resolution to be adjusted to a desired value

between 350 and 450 lines for the BVP-950 (with an OHB-

750A/750WSA CCD Unit installed) or between 450 and 550 lines for

the BVP-950P (with an OHB-750AP/750WSAP CCD Unit installed).

Automatic setup and filing function: Built-in microcomputers

allow quick and precise automatic setup, and also reduce the time

required for maintenance. The adjusted data can be stored in the

camera using a filing function.

Electronic shutter: An electronic six-speed shutter (from 1/60 or

1/100 second to 1/2000 second) is provided with the BVP-950/950P.

A rapidly moving object can be clearly shot by selecting the optimum

shutter speed. The shutter also has an ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

function. Using this function, the shutter speed of the BVP-950 can

be adjusted in 510 steps (from 1/30 to 1/58.3 and from 1/60 to

1/7000 second), and that of the BVP-950P in 607 steps (from 1/25 to

1/48.7 and from 1/50 to 1/9000 second). Appropriate shutter-speed

selection with use of the ECS function minimizes horizontal streaking

when shooting computer display screens.

Self-diagnostic functions: The BVP-950/950P has self-diagnostic

functions to facilitate troubleshooting.

Display capability: Characters from a built-in character generator

are used by the BVP-950/950P to display zoom position, focus

position, the camera set up status and warning messages on the

viewfinder screen. A center marker and safety zone are also

displayed on the viewfinder screen. (refer to Section 2)

Optional 1.5-inch, 2-inch or 5-inch viewfinders: A 1.5-inch

black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-10/10CE), 1.5-inch color viewfinder

(BVF-C10W) or 2-inch black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-

20W/20WCE) can be attached to the BVP-950/950P. When a CA-

530/550/550P/570/570P Camera Adaptor is attached to the camera,

a high-resolution 5-inch black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-55/55CE)

can also be used.

Compact, lightweight and power-saving design: The BVP-

950/950P is a compact, lightweight and portable design with low-

power consumption. These are fundamental requirements for outside

broadcast operation.

Precise, flexible and easy picture adjustment: In addition to

conventional camera adjustments, the BVP-950/950P features many

new control items. (refer to Section 5)

Optional camera adaptor: The new CA-570/570P Camera Adaptor

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provides two independent intercom channels, which is ideal for use

in studio and OB systems. The CA-530/530P Camera Adaptor

provides an SDI output for portable digital VTRs. The CA-553 50-pin

Interface Adaptor provides comprehensive system interfacing, a

DNV-5 Betacam SX™ VTR or BVV-5/5PS Betacam SR

®

VTR can be

attached for stand-alone operation.

* The previous generation of CCU-370/350 Series Camera Control

Units cannot be used with the BVP-950/950P.

1-6. Optical Head Block

* A range of four, plug-in Power HAD 1000 CCD imaging capsules

is available for optimum cost/performance choice.

* Switchable aspect ratio videos with an OHB-750WSA/P or OHB-

730WS/P CCD unit installed.

* Future developments in CCD technology easy to incorporate.

* An additional order of magnitude protection against RFI

(external Radio Frequency Interference).

1-7. Familiar Digital Command System

* The BVP-900 Series builds on the well established Sony principle

of common operation. Video engineers accustomed to using the

previous generation of Sony camera command equipment will

find the BVP-900 Series familiar and easy to use.

* High-speed management of digital command data between

camera systems ensures virtually instant response.

* Flexible reassignment of different camera systems to specific

remote video control panels.

* Central technical supervision of a multiple camera system and

optimum picture matching are readily achieved.

* PC Card - the complete set-up data of the camera and system

configuration information can be accurately stored and retrieved.

* The Sony ISR (Interactive Status Reporting) system enables

comprehensive and efficient system management to be achieved

from a PC terminal.

1-8. Automated Set-up

* Microprocessor controlled automatic set up capabilities in the

digital domain include:

- shading compensation at black and white video levels.

- automatic hue detection for the skin tone detail function.

- gamma, flare, knee, etc automatically aligned according to the

customer’s adjustment reference data.

* Menu setting can be done in the field by using the menu switch

on the camera head or with an RM-B150 Hand-held Control

Unit.

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2-1. System Configuration

The BVP-900 Series is based on the renowned BVP-700 Series and

DSP technology pioneered by Sony in the earlier BVP-500 Series

camera system. This new system features two camera heads, the

BVP-900/900P full-size studio model and a full companion portable

camera, the BVP-950/950P. This portable model is designed for full

integration into a BVP-900/900P studio camera system, as well as

being used as a standalone acquisition camera in combination with

Betacam VTRs. Figure 2-2 shows how this interface is provided by

the CA-553 50-pin Camera Adaptor. A variety of key peripherals, such

as the CNU-700 and CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units help

users to easily expand/upgrade their system. These peripherals

provide a perfect interface with the growing ranges of Sony digital

component equipment, such as Betacam SX and Digital BETACAM

products.

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A TOTAL SYSTEM

STUDIO ZOOM LENS

CCD UNIT

OHB-750A/750AP

OHB-730/730P

OHB-750WSA/750WSAP

OHB-730WS/730WSP

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

BVP-900/900P

BVF-77/77CE BVF-7700/7700P

TRIAX CABLE (*1)

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

CCU-700/700P/700A/700AP

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT

CCU-550/550P(*3) CCU-700/700P/700A/700AP

*2: CCA-5 CABLE LENGTH

CCU-700

CNU-700

200 m

16 0 m

90 m

CNU-700 RCP-700/701

RCP-700/701

RCP-720/721/730

/731/740/741

CCU-700 CNU-700

RCP-720/721/730

/731/740/741

45 m

CCU-700

When the CA-570/570P is connected with the CCU-550/550P, use of intercom transmission channel is

limited to only one channel.

In this case, use the INCOM 1 connector of the CA-570/570P.

When the CCU is connected with the VCS-700, the PIX 2 and WF 2 connectors of the CCU are normally

used. When the CCU-550/550P is connected, use of PIX and WF transmission channels are limited to only

one channel respectively.

In this case, use the PIX and WF connectors for the CCU-550/550P.

*3:

*4:

CNU-700

RCP-720/721/730

/731/740/741

RCP-720/721/730

/731/740/741

RCP-720/721/730

/731/740/741

RCP-700/701/720

/721/730/731/740/741

VIDEO SELECTOR

VCS-700

REMOTE CONTROL

PANEL

RCP-720 RCP-721

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

CCA-5 CABLE

(*2)

CAMERA COMMAND

NETWORK UNIT

CNU-700/500

MASTER SETUP UNIT

MSU-700

CCA-5 CABLE

(max. 200m)

RCP-730 RCP-731 RCP-740 RCP-741

RCP-700 RCP-701

CCA-5 CABLE

(*2)

PIX 2

PIX 2(*4)

WF 2(*4)

WF 2

CCA-5 CABLE

(*2)

CCA-5 CABLE

(*2)

CCA-5 CABLE

(max. 200m)

CCA-5 CABLE

(*2)

PIX

WF

2-inch VF(BVF-20W/20WCE)

1.35-inch COLOR VF(BVF-C10W)

1.5-inch VF(BVF-10/10CE)

ELECTRONIC

VIEWFINDER

BVF-55/55CE

CAMERA ADAPTOR

CA-570/570P

CA-550/1 550P/1

CCD UNIT

OHB-750A/750AP

OHB-730/730P

OHB-750WSA/750WSAP

OHB-730WS/730WSP

For BVP-900/900P

*1: TRIAX CABLE LENGTH

Diamater

8.5 mm

14.5 mm

1000 m

2000 m

700 m

1400 m

Maximum length

CCU-700 CCU-550

Diamater

8.5 mm

14.5 mm

500 m

1000 m

400 m

800 m

Cable-length limitation for

prompter signal transmission

CCU CAM CAM CCU

STANDALONE UNIT

BKP-7910/7910P

SCRIPT HOLDER

BKP-7911/7912

TRIAX UNIT

BKP-7010

RTS KIT

BKP-7913

For BVP-950/950P

For CA-550/550P

ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE

ECM-MS5

MICROPHONE

C-74

CRADLE SUSPENSION

CRS-3P

TELEPROMPTER UNIT

BKP-5971

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

BVP-950/950P

TRIAX CABLE (*1)

ENG/EFP LENS

OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

4 : 3

16 : 9

4 : 3

16 : 9

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

Figure 2-1 System Configuration

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1

7

ENG/EFP LENS

REMOTE CABLE

(max. 100 m)

REMOTE

CONTROL

UNIT( )

RM-B150

CCZ CABLE

When the CA-550/550P is connected to the RM-B150, video

signals cannot be output from the MONITOR connector of the

RM-B150.

:

VTR

RECORDER UNIT

DNV-5

CAMERA ADAPTOR

CA-3A

BETACAM

ADAPTOR

CA-553

VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

BVV-5/5PS

REMOTE

CONTROL

PANEL

RCP-700

RCP-701

RCP-720

RCP-721

RCP-730

RCP-731

RCP-740

RCP-741

AC ADAPTOR

AC-550/550CE

CCA-5 CABLE

(max. 50m)

DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

DVW-250/250P

CAMERA ADAPTOR

CA-570/570P

CA-550/1 550P/1

CA-530

ELECTRONIC

VIEWFINDER

BVF-55/55CE

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

BVP-950/950P

OHB-750WSA/750WSAP

OHB-730WS/730WSP

2-inch VF(BVF-20W/20WCE)

1.35-inch COLOR VF(BVF-C10W)

1.5-inch VF(BVF-10/10CE)

4 : 3

16 : 9

CCD UNIT

OHB-750A/750AP

OHB-730/730P

MASTER

SETUP

UNIT

MSU-700

RETURN VIDEO

SELECTOR

CAC-6

Figure 2-2 System Configuration—Portable Cameras

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Front cover (supplied)

BVF-7700/7700P

(with standard hood)

7-inch viewfinder

VFH-770 7-inch Viewfinder

Sports Hood

BKP-7010 Long Triax Kit

BKP-7910/7910P Stand-Alone Kit

(for using the BVP-900/900P as a

stand-alone unit)

BKP-7911/7912 Script Holder

(a script light included)

RCP-700-Series

Remote Control Panel

or

RM-B150

Remote Control Unit

CCA-5 cable

Tripod

V-wedge shoe

(supplied with the tripod)

Triax cable

BVF-77/77CE

(with standard hood)

Zoom lens

OHB-750A/750WSA/730/730WS/

750AP/750WSAP/730P/730WSP

CCD Unit

BVP-900/900P

Color Video Camera

1

Figure 2-3 Optional Accessories for BVP-900/900P

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Caution

It is recommended to use the BVP-950/

950P in combination with the CA-570/

570P Camera Adapter.

If the BVP-950/950P is used with the

CA-550/550P, powering up may not be

executed correctly, depending on the

CA-550/550P version.

If you wish to use the CA-550/550P

instead, please contact your Sony

service representative.

VCT-14

Tripod Adaptor

Tripod

CCA-5 cable

(or the cable

supplied with

the RM-B150)

RCP-700-Series

Remote Control Panel

(or RM-B150

Remote Control Unit)

CA-530

CA-550/1 550P/1

CA-570/570P

Camera Adaptor

BVF-C10W

1.35-inch Viewfinder,

BVF-10/10CE

1.5-inch Viewfinder,

or BVF-20W/20WCE

2-inch Viewfinder

Water-resist cover

Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Front cover (supplied)

Zoom lens

OHB-750A/750WSA/730/730WS/

750AP/750WSAP/730P/730WSP

CCD Unit

Carrying case

BVP-950/950P

Color Video Camera

Figure 2-4 Optional Accessories for BVP-950/950P

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2-2. Camera Head

BVP-900/900P — The BVP-900/900P is an outstanding color video

camera which incorporates Sony ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal

Processing) and 12-bit A/D conversion. Using industry-first CCD

imager technology, the BVP-900/900P is easy to upgrade from the

4:3 standard to switchable 16:9/4:3 operation, allowing users to

capitalize on the growth in widescreen programming. Using the

proven Power HAD 1000 CCD with its excellent highlight handling,

the BVP-900/900P provides a 900 TV line resolution and achieves the

remarkably low smear level of -145dB (FIT). Just some of the state-of-

the-art features are:

* Triple skin tone detail

* Adaptive detail control

* Fine detail

* Electronic soft focus

* Adaptive highlight control

* Knee saturation

* 3-D white shading

* Multi matrix control

* Skin tone auto iris

These improvements contribute to an unsurpassed image quality,

making the BVP-900/900P a true ‘top-of-the-line’ studio/OB camera.

BVP-950/950P — The BVP-950/950P is the portable version of the

BVP-900/900P and has identical video processing circuitry. Both

models have the same signal performance and can be controlled

either at the camera head or by remote control through studio

system peripherals such as the CCU-700A/700AP Camera Control

Unit, MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit and CNU-700/CNU-500 Camera

Command Network Units. Because of this design concept, users of

the BVP-950/950P have the same features, the same operational

performance and the same operational ‘feel’ as the BVP-900/900P -

an optimized solution to meet the needs of high-end users for a

companion studio portable camera.

The flexible interfacing of the BVP-900 and BVP-950 (and their

respective 625/50 PAL versions the BVP-900P and BVP-950P) means

that they are not only high-end broadcasting cameras with the latest

technology, but they can also be easily integrated into conventional

studio/OB vehicle systems that use earlier BVP-500 Series cameras.

Main Features of Camera Heads

(a) Excellent Picture Quality

* Sensitivity F10.0 at 2000 lx with OHB-750WSA/P, OHB-

730WS/P and OHB-730/P

F8.0 at 2000 lx with OHB-750A/P (3200 K, 89.9%

reflectance)

* S/N (Typical) 65 dB (NTSC), 63 dB (PAL)

* Resolution 900 TVL (4:3 OHB CCD models)

* Modulation 80% (at 5 MHz), DTL OFF

* Smear level -145 dB (With Power HAD FIT imager installed)

* Total absence of lag and highlight artifacts

(b) Wide band triax transmission

* 10 MHz for luminance channel

* Up to 2000 m cable length (with ø14.5 mm cable, with CCU-

700A/700AP)

* Up to 1000 m cable length (with ø8.5 mm cable, with CCU-

700A/700AP)

(c) Enhanced Camera Operator functions

* Picture in picture (BVP-900/900P only)

* Cursor memory (BVP-900/900P only)

* Up to four (BVP-900/900P) or four (BVP-950/950P with CA-

570/570P) selectable return video feeds

(d) Advanced intercom system

* Individual ENG/PROD lines

* Microphone system

* PGM audio system

(e) Utility outputs (BVP-900/900P only)

* Up to 200VA

* 12 V DC output (for script light or wireless microphone receiver)

* Prompter output

(f) Full companion camera

* The BVP-950/950P portable camera has the same picture quality

and remote operational controls as the studio/OB camera BVP-

900/900P

(g) Compact size and easy maintenance

* Highly sophisticated mechanical design

* BVP-900/900P 20.0 Kg (44 lb 1 oz) (without viewfinder)

* BVP-950/950P 3.7 Kg (7 lb 5 oz) (with viewfinder and OHB)

* All boards plug-in for easy maintenance

(h) Convenient return video select

Up to four return video signal can be selected for operational

convenience. Return video switches and intercom switch are fitted on

the carrying handle of the BVP-950/950P to suit various shooting

styles.

(i) Comfortable BVP-950/950P operation

Thanks to a new soft material, the shoulder pad of the BVP-950/950P

comfortably molds to the operator’s shoulder. It incorporates a

pivoting chest pad and does not require forward/backward

adjustment.

2-3. Camera Control Unit

The CCU-700A/700AP is a camera control unit for use with BVP-900

Series cameras. By incorporating of wideband Triax transmission

system and a digital control system, as well as three optional SDI

outputs, the CCU-700A/700AP offers maximum camera performance

combined with flexible operation. It has been designed to achieve the

highest reliability, afford easy maintenance and allow flexible system

configuration.

The CCU-550/550P Camera Control Unit is also available for use

with BVP-950/950P portable cameras. A compact body, two SDI

outputs (with a BKP-5972 option fitted) and optional 12 V DC

operation (BKP-5974) make this unit ideal for field use.

Main Features of the CCU-700A/700AP

(Camera Control Unit)

(a) Wideband triax transmission

* 10 MHz luminance channel for high performance transmission; 6

MHz for each color difference signals

* Up to 2000 m cable length (with ø14.5 mm cable)

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* Up to 1000 m cable length (with ø8.5 mm cable)

* Return video (up to 2000 m with ø14.5 mm cable and 1000 m

with ø8.5 mm cable)

* Prompter video (up to 1000 m with ø14.5 mm cable and 500 m

with ø8.5 mm cable)

(b) Easy-to-operate command system

* Immediate response

* Wide range of remote controls

(c) Mono color function

* Monochrome video is available to VBS and Y, R-Y and B-Y

outputs

* Hue (360 degrees) and saturation controllable from an MSU-700

Master Set-up Unit

(d) Character display

* Self diagnostics and other information may be displayed on a

monitor or superimposed on the picture monitoring output

* Characters, such as the camera number, can be superimposed on

the internal color bar signal

(e) Powerful self-diagnostics system

* ISR system interface provided

* Triax cable condition and the status of each board can be

monitored

(f) Component SDI output (option)

* Three component SDI outputs are optionally available for

interfacing to the ever increasing range of component digital

equipment and facilities

(g) Built-in contrast and saturation functions

* Contrast, saturation and chroma on/off controls provided

(h) Flexible intercom system

* Individual channels for producer and engineer

* 4W, 2W or RTS selectable by internal switch

(i) Remotely controllable MIC input gain (camera head)

* The gain of the two camera head microphone inputs controllable

from the CCU in 10 dB steps (-60 dB ~ -20 dB)

(j) Flicker-less sequential mode (RGB) standard for WFM output

* RGB sequential monitoring without flicker

(k) Compact size and easy maintenance

* 19-inch wide and 3U high, including camera power supply unit

* Plug-in boards and plug-in power supply unit for easy

maintenance

2-4. Control System

(Please refer to section 6. Control System for further information)

In addition to the MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit and eight different

types of RCP-700 Series Remote Control Panels, the CNU-700 and

CNU-500 Camera Command Network Units form the command

nerve center for a new concept in camera control system. A wide

selection of control peripherals allow each user to configure the most

suitable system to meet a specific operational need. The following are

the key peripherals.

(a) Master Set-up Unit (MSU-700)

The MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit can control up to 6 cameras (up to

12 cameras by using an expansion board) in combination with the

CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit. The adoption of an EL

Touch Panel in the MSU-700 helps to simplify the operation of its

sophisticated control system. And data such as scene files can be

stored in a world-standard PC memory card.

(b) Camera Command Network Units (CNU-700 and CNU-500)

The Camera Command Network Units are designed to be the nerve

center of the Sony camera control system for the BVP-900 Series,

BVP-700 Series, BVP-500 Series and HDC-700 Series of cameras.

They work as ‘Command Selector’, ‘Command Distributor’ and

‘Command Arbitrator’. These two types of camera command network

units give a cost/performance choice. The CNU-500 is suitable for

applications with up to six cameras, while the standard six cameras

capability of the CNU-700 can be expanded to 12 cameras with use of

the BKP-7930 optional expansion board. With the BKP-7932 optional

command conversion board installed instead of the BKP-7930, the

CNU-700 can operate with six previous-generation CCU-370/355/350

units as well as six CCU-700A/550 units.

The carefully designed software and the high-speed CPU of both the

CNU-700 and CNU-500 give them a fast response time whatever the

system configuration.

(c) Video Selector (VCS-700)

The VCS-700 Video Selector is used to switch composite video

monitoring signals from a BVP-900 Series multi-camera system to a

picture monitor and waveform monitor. The VCS-700 accepts the

video monitoring signal from up to six CCU-700A or CCU-550

Camera Control Units and switches these signals to two picture

monitor outputs and two waveform monitor outputs. The selection of

monitoring signals can be controlled by the camera selection buttons

on the MSU-700 Master Set-up Unit, or by external control

equipment through the D-sub 37-pin I/O port on the VCS-700.

For SDI monitoring, the optional BKP-7933 S-Bus Interface Board

provides connection to a Sony digital routing system.

(d) Remote Control Panels (RCP-700 Series)

There are four ranges of Remote Control Panel for the BVP-900

Series. Each range has two types - joystick control and dial control.

The RCP-740/741 is the top of the range for sophisticated operational

use, and can be used as a substitute for the MSU-700 Master Set-up

Unit in some special applications. The RCP-730/731 is the mid-range

model with general control function, especially useful for limited

space with its slim design. The RCP-720/721 is also a mid-range unit,

with sufficient control functions for general use. Finally, the RCP-

700/701 features the basic control items required for daily operation

of acquisition camera systems. The RCP-730/731, RCP-720/721 and

RCP-700/701 can all be used as a sub-control panel to support an

MSU-700 or RCP-740/741.

2-5. Viewfinders

As well as the BVF-77/77CE, a high performance 7-inch

monochrome viewfinder with extremely high horizontal resolution,

the BVF-7700/7700P 7-inch high grade color viewfinder is also

available for the BVP-900/900P. This high grade color viewfinder is

especially convenient for cases where color needs to be identified by

the camera operator. For the BVP-950/950P, a 5-inch monochrome

viewfinder, the BVF-55/55CE, is available. All of these models are

very compact in size, light in weight and economical in power

consumption. The low mounting positions of the BVF-77 and BVF-

7700 Series provide convenient viewfinder displays aligned as close

as possible to the lens axis.

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- Picture-in-picture Function in Viewfinder (BVP-900/900P

only)

The viewfinder return video signal can be inserted into any one

of the four corners of the viewfinder display. Furthermore, the

camera and return video pictures can be interchanged.

- Indication of Zoom Position

As well as showing the ND/CC filter positions in the viewfinder,

lens zoom and iris settings can also be displayed, along with

alpha/numeric status displays.

- Viewfinder Box Cursor Memory (BVP-900/900P only)

Three combinations of box H position, V position, height and

width can be memorized and assigned to the three cursor

buttons.

2-6. BVP-900/900P Optional System Accessories

For Camera

BKP-7910/7910P Standalone unit for the BVP-900/900P

BKP-7911 Script Holder, one-page type with lamp, for the

BVP-900/900P

BKP-7912 Script Holder, two-page type with lamp, for the

BVP-900/900P

BKP-7913 RTS interface kit for the BVP-900/900P

For CCU/CNU/MSU

BKP-7311 SDI Output Board for CCU-700A/700AP

BKP-7312 SDI Return V/F I/P Board for CCU-

700A/700AP

BKP-7900 Extender Board for CCU-700A/700AP and

CNU-700/500

BKP-7930 Expansion Board for system expansion up to

12 cameras for the CNU-700

BKP-7931/7931P Sub-encoder Board for the CCU-700A

BKP-7932 BVP-370 Series Interface Board for the CNU-

700

BKP-7933 S-Bus Interface Board for CNU-700

BKP-5972 SDI Output Board for CCU-550/550P

BKP-5973 Control Panel for CCU-550/550P

BKP-5974 DC Power Unit for CCU-550/550P

CCA-5 Cables 8p-8p cables for the CNU-700/500, CCU-700A/550,

MSU-700, VCS-700 and RCP-700 Series

CCA-5-3 3 m

CCA-5-10 10 m

CCA-5-30 30 m

CCZ Cables 26pin-26pin VTR cable

CCZ-2 2 m (6.4 ft)

CCZ-10 10 m (33 ft)

2-7. A New Series of Viewfinders for the BVP-950/950P

Three types of viewfinders can be used with the BVP-950/950P

portable camera to provide the choice required in meeting different

applications. These viewfinder models have the following features:

BVF-C10W — Electronic Color LCD Viewfinder

* 1.35-inch, 16:9 widescreen color LCD viewfinder

* Incorporates 1.35-inch, wide aspect TFT active matrix color LCD

panel with 510,000 dots

* Non-interlace, high vertical resolution and less flicker by using a

Sony Line Doubler (double-speed conversion)

* High resolution of 400 TV lines in both 16:9 and 4:3 modes with

excellent color gradation to show the finest detail

* 16:9/4:3 automatic switching. When used in 16:9 mode, 4:3 limits

and box cursor can be selected to help in shooting 16:9 material

that may be converted later into the 4:3 standard

* Peaking is shown in yellow for easy focusing

* Return signal can be monitored in color

* World-wide model automatically responds to the video input

standard, NTSC or PAL

* High performance, triple magnification lens for better visibility

* Removable eye-piece allows direct view of the LCD

* Tally lamp for camera operator is located on the viewfinder body

Photo 2-1 BVF-7700/7700P

Photo 2-2 BVF-55/55CE

so that it can be seen even when not looking at the viewfinder

screen. It can be masked with a sliding cover

* Supplied with an external microphone

BVF-20W(NTSC)/20WCE(PAL) — Electronic Black and White

CRT Viewfinder

* 2-inch 16:9 widescreen B/W CRT viewfinder

* High resolution — 600 TV lines at center in both 16:9 and 4:3

modes

* Diagonal size is 1.5-inch in 4:3 mode and 2.0-inch in 16:9 mode to

ensure easy focusing even in 16:9 mode

* Removable eye-piece allows direct view of the LCD

* Tally lamp for camera operator is located on the viewfinder body

so that it can be seen even when not looking at the viewfinder

screen. It can be masked with a sliding cover

* Removable eye-piece allows direct view of the LCD

* Supplied with an external microphone

BVF-10(NTSC)/10CE(PAL) — Electronic Black and White CRT

Viewfinder

* 1.5-inch 4:3 standard B/W CRT viewfinder

* High resolution — 600 TV lines at center

* Diagonal size is 1.5-inch to ensure easy focusing

* Tally lamp for camera operator is located on the viewfinder body

so that it can be seen even when not looking at the viewfinder

screen. It can be masked with a sliding cover

* Removable eye-piece allows direct view of the LCD

* Supplied with an external microphone

2-8. Rack Mounting of System Equipment

(a) 19-inch size equipment

The CCU-700A/700AP Camera Control Unit, CNU-700 and CNU-500

Camera Command Network Units, and VCS-700 Video Selector can

be mounted in a 19-inch standard EIA rack. These units either mount

directly into the rack or with optional slide rails such as the Sony

RMM-30 Rack Mount Rail. These slide rails allow the unit to be

easily pulled out from the rack and are recommended if you intended

to pull out the unit frequently.

Warning for Safety Purpose: It takes two or more people to mount a

unit into a rack. Mounting the unit into a rack by yourself can cause

back or other injuries.

Mounting the unit directly to the rack

Fix the unit to the rack using the rack mount bracket of the unit.

Daily maintenance is easy with the unit mounted with this method.

Mounting the unit using the RMM-30 Rack Mount Rail

When the RMM-30 Rack Mount Rail is used, the unit can be

mounted into a rack with a depth of 660 to 830 mm (26 to 32 3/4

inches). Proceed as follows:

1: Pull out inner member while pushing against the stopper

2: Secure the inner members to both sides of the unit with the

screws (+B4 x 8). Use the screws removed from or supplied

with the unit

Inner member

Stopper

Outer member

12.7

15.9

12.7

Universal-type rack

12.7

31.75

12.7

Wide-type rack

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Photo 2-3 BVF-C10W

Photo 2-5 BVF-10/10CE

Photo 2-4 BVF-20W/20WCE

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3: Loosen the screw of the bracket of the outer member

4: Attach the front and rear brackets of the outer member to the

rack. Screws (b), (c) and (d) are supplied with the RMM-30.

When a 1U unit is mounted

1) Attach the front bracket to the inside of the front of the rack at

the screw holes at 15.9 mm (22/32 inch) intervals, using screw

(b) and plate nut (c).

2) Attach the rear bracket to the outside of the rear of the rack at

the screw holes at 31.75 mm (1 5/16 inches) intervals, using

screws (d).

When a unit other than 1U height is mounted

1) Attach the front bracket to the outside of the front of the rack at

the screw holes at 31.75 mm intervals, using screws (d).

2) Attach the rear bracket to the outside of the rear of the rack at

the screw holes at 31.75 mm intervals, using screws (d).

5: Fasten the screws loosened in step 3.

12.7

31.75

12.7

31.75

15.9

12.7

Front

Rear

Screw

b

Screw

d

Plate nut

c

31.75

Screw

d

Screw

d

6: Pull the rails out.

7: Insert the inner member to the outer member while pushing

against the stopper, then fully push the unit into the rack.

Warning for Safety Purpose: It takes two or more people to

mount a unit into a rack. Mounting the unit into a rack by

yourself can cause back or other injuries.

8: Push the unit into the rack, and secure the front panel to the

rack with screws (+RK M5 x 16 to 20) and washers (ø5).

(b) RCP-700 Series and MSU-700

The RCP-700 Series and the MSU-700 can be mounted into a 19-inch

rack using an optional drawer. Each type of equipment requires

different parts to mount it into the drawer. For details, please contact

your local Sony office.

2

RCP-700 Series

Drawer

Cover

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2-9. Basic Connection Examples

(a)Video-signal connections

When mixing the character signal with the output signal of the VCS-

700, set the SYNC ON/OFF switch (S7) on the internal board of the

CNU-700 to OFF.

7 8 9 10 11 12

CCU

123456

RCP

123456

7 8 9 10 11 12

CCU

MSU VCS AUX1 AUX2

AUX4

~AC IN

MSC VCS

AUX3

INPUT

COAX

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

RET1 R

G

B

WF1

PIX1

WF2

VBS1

VBS2

VBS3

Y

R-Y

PIX2 SYNC

RCP/CNU

WF MODE

AUX

CHARACTER

B-Y

REFERENCE

RET2

RET3

RET4

INTERCOM

REMOTE

CAMERA

RTS

MIC OUTPUT

REMOTE

INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM

OUTPUT

~

AC IN

INPUT

COAX

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

RET1 R

G

B

WF1

PIX1

WF2

VBS1

VBS2

VBS3

Y

R-Y

PIX2 SYNC

RCP/CNU

WF MODE

AUX

CHARACTER

B-Y

REFERENCE

RET2

RET3

RET4

INTERCOM

REMOTE

CAMERA

RTS

MIC OUTPUT

REMOTE

INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM

OUTPUT

~

AC IN

1

BVP-900-series camera

CCU-700A/700AP

Return video signal

Reference signal (BB)

Prompter signal

75-ohm terminator

Switcher, monitor

VTR

Reference signal (BB)

75-ohm terminators

CCU-700A/700AP

75-ohm terminator

Picture monitor

Switcher, monitor

VTR

Chroma keyer

Waveform monitor

Character monitor

75-ohm terminator

CNU-700

Reference signal (BB or BS)

VCS-700

Chroma keyer

RET1/RET2/RET3/RET4

REFERENCE

PROMPTER

RET1/RET2/RET3/RET4

REFERENCE

R/G/B

Y/R-Y/B-Y

WF2/PIX2

CAMERA

PROMPTER

REFERENCE

RET1/RET2/

RET3/RET4

VBS1/VBS2/VBS3

CAMERA

PROMPTER

RET1/RET2/RET3/RET4

WF1/PIX1

WF2/PIX2

CHARACTER

PIX A/SYNC

CHARACTER CHARACTER

REFERENCE

WF A/WF MODE

VBS1/VBS2/VBS3

WF2/PIX2

Y/R-Y/B-Y

R/G/B

REFERENCE/

PROMPTER

2

BVP-900-series camera

Figure 2-5

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(b)Connection of control, intercom, tally and audio signals

7 8 9 10 11 12

CCU

123456

RCP

123456

7 8 9 10 11 12

CCU

MSU VCS AUX1 AUX2

AUX4

~AC IN

MSC VCS

AUX3

INPUT

COAX

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

RET1 R

G

B

WF1

PIX1

WF2

VBS1

VBS2

VBS3

Y

R-Y

PIX2 SYNC

RCP/CNU

WF MODE

AUX

CHARACTER

B-Y

REFERENCE

RET2

RET3

RET4

INTERCOM

REMOTE

CAMERA

RTS

MIC OUTPUT

REMOTE

INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM

OUTPUT

~

AC IN

INPUT

COAX

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

RET1 R

G

B

WF1

PIX1

WF2

VBS1

VBS2

VBS3

Y

R-Y

PIX2 SYNC

RCP/CNU

WF MODE

AUX

CHARACTER

B-Y

REFERENCE

RET2

RET3

RET4

INTERCOM

REMOTE

CAMERA

RTS

MIC OUTPUT

REMOTE

INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM

OUTPUT

~

AC IN

PREVIEW REMOTE

CCU/CNU

AUX

PREVIEW REMOTE

CCU/CNU

AUX

~AC IN

POWER

FUSE

I/O PORT

AUXCCU/CNU

REMOTE

1

CCU-700A/700AP

2

RCP-700 series unit

1

RCP-700 series unit

2

CCU-700A/700AP

Microphone signal output

Microphone control and tally

Microphone signal output

Intercom control and tally

Intercom and tally

Microphone control and tally

Intercom and tally

VCS-700

CNU-700

MSU-700

Selection of input signals

Switcher

Intercom control and tally

RTS intercom

RCP/CNU

RTS

MIC REMOTE

MIC OUTPUT RTS

RTS

CCU 1

CCU/CNUCCU/CNU

PREVIEWPREVIEW

CCU 2

RCP 1 RCP 2 MSU

CCU/CNU

VCS

I/O PORT REMOTE

INTERCOM REMOTE

INTERCOM/TALLY/PGM

MIC OUTPUT

Figure 2-6

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3-1. Industry-first Plug-in Imager Assembly

The Plug-in Imager Assembly is in the form of a self-contained

imaging subsystem. It is, in essence, a miniature plug-in camera

containing the CCD block and all its support systems. This imager

assembly can be easily removed and installed so that operators with

no special skills can easily exchange imager assemblies in the field.

There are several types of Imager Assembly. The OHB-750A/750AP

is a 2/3-inch 4:3 FIT type CCD and the 750WSA/750WSAP is a 2/3-

inch 16:9/4:3 switchable widescreen FIT type CCD. For IT types, 4:3

standard screen sized OHB-730/730P and 16:9/4:3 switchable

widescreen OHB-730WS/730WSP are available. The latest Power

HAD technology achieves superior S/N ratio and extremely low

smear level. One very beneficial feature is that no readjustment is

required after exchanging these imager assemblies. This

breakthrough concept also offers a highly cost-effective way of

upgrading CCDs over the camera life span.

OHB-750A/750AP

4:3 standard image format FIT CCD sensor, with remote control

of its CC/ND filter.

OHB-750WSA/750WSAP

16:9/4:3 switchable widescreen image format FIT CCD sensor,

with remote control of its CC/ND filter and aspect ratio

converter board.

OHB-730/730P

Fitted with a 4:3 standard image format IT CCD sensor, with

remote control of its CC/ND filter.

OHB-730WS/730WSP

16:9/4:3 switchable widescreen image format IT CCD sensor,

with remote control of its CC/ND filter and aspect ratio

converter board.

3-2. Sony CCD Advantages

Since the early 1970s, Sony has remained in the forefront of CCD

OHB-750WSA/750WSAP

16:9/4:3 switchable

620K FIT (PAL)

520K FIT (NTSC)

OHB-750A/750AP

4:3 620K FIT (PAL)

4:3 520K FIT (NTSC)

OHB-730WS/730WSP

16:9/4:3 switchable

620K IT (PAL)

520K IT (NTSC)

OHB-730/730P

4:3 620K IT (PAL)

4:3 520K IT (NTSC)

BVP950/950P

+

CA570/570P

BVP-900/900P

STUDIO/OB COMPANION PORTABLE

STANDARD

ECONOMICAL

Figure 3-1 Optimizing cost / performance choice with alternative OHBs

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imager technology with a sustained, broad-ranging research and

development program. The benefits of this technological

commitment can be seen in the wide range of Sony CCD cameras -

from mass produced types for consumer use to professional cameras

for field and studio operations. The top end of this range has now

been further expanded with the introduction of the Power HAD 1000

16:9/4:3 switchable widescreen CCD sensors for the BVP-900 Series.

Total picture performance is a complex function of many attributes in

imagery. Improvements in overall camera picture quality are a result

of continuing developments of the CCD imager, the CCD support

circuitry and video processing. As the CCD imager itself remains

central to the direction of recent camera development, enhancements

to the total performance of CCDs for broadcasting cameras are of

critical importance. For this purpose, Sony developed the Power

HAD 1000 and has continuously been refining it ever since.

3-3. Power HAD 1000 CCD

The Power HAD 1000 CCD has 1038 horizontal picture elements, a

total of 520,000 for NTSC and 620,000 for PAL. Introduced with the

previous generation of cameras, the BVP-500 Series, Sony improved

the Hyper HAD 1000 CCD to complement 10-bit DSP. For the new

‘top of the line’ BVP-900 Series, Sony has developed a totally new and

outstanding design of CCD imager to complement its 12-bit ADSP for

the following reasons.

High picture quality

With its extremely high pixel count, the Power HAD 1000 provides a

horizontal resolution of over 900 lines, a high depth of modulation of

80% and minimum aliasing. Sony advanced semiconductor

technologies also give the Power HAD 1000 high sensitivity and very

low smear - despite its large number of picture elements. With the

inherent high level of picture quality provided by this imager, the

precise picture adjustment capability of digital cameras becomes

even more important.

Excellent matching of CCD and camera to digital environment

The Power HAD 1000 has not just been developed to provide

excellent picture quality. When developing a CCD for digital cameras,

the relationships between CCD drive clock frequency, digital signal

processing sampling rate and the digital VTR sampling rate have to

be considered. Simple relationships between these three parameters

result in easy signal conversion from CCD output to digital video

signal, in turn reducing the complexity of the digital LSIs and

reducing camera power consumption. The 18 MHz clock frequency

of the Power HAD 1000 was chosen to fulfill this requirement. It has

a direct relationship to the 18 MHz and 36 MHz sampling rates in the

camera and a simple, 4/3 relationship, to the 13.5 MHz sampling

frequency of the Digital BETACAM™ format.

3-4. High Depth of Modulation

The high packing density achieves an excellent depth of modulation

performance of 80 % at 5 MHz.

3-5. Minimum Aliasing with New Optical Low-Pass Filter

Incorporating the Power HAD 1000 in the BVP-900 Series involves an

extremely high sampling rate of 18 MHz. This high clocking rate, in

combination with precision CCD spatial offset and the exclusive

design of the new optical low-pass pre-filter, reduces aliasing to a

level never achieved in previous generations of CCD cameras.

3-6. High Sensitivity

The power HAD 1000 CCD imager inherits the OCL (On-Chip-Lens)

technology used in all other Sony broadcast-range cameras. The OCL

layer of the CCD chip effectively concentrates the incident light on

Photo 3-1 Sony leading technology used in these CCDs is applied in the

Power HAD 1000 imager

Photo 3-2. Sony Power HAD 1000 CCDs

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0.2

0

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

RESPONSE

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (MHz)

Pbo (2/3")(QX3457)

Pbo (1-1/4")(XQ3430)

Power HAD (520,000 pixels)

0.8

Overrall Y Response

(with Optical LPF, without Lens)

cf2: Pbo (1-1/4")(XQ3430)

cf1: Pbo (2/3")(QX3457)

0

Figure 3-2. Depth of Modulation characteristic

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the photo sensor area by precisely positioning a microlens over each

pixel. As a result, the camera sensitivity is doubled, achieving a

figure of F10.0 at 2000 lux with OHB-750WSA/P, OHB-730WS/P and

OHB-730/P. (F8.0 with OHB-750A/P.) The following Figure 3-5

shows how the OCL enhances sensitivity.

3-7. Invisible Smear Level

The OCL layer in the Power HAD imager effectively concentrates the

incoming light on the photo sensor so that leakage of light is greatly

reduced. The direct result of this is a very low smear level (even on

the IT sensors). This further improvement of the masking

techniques in the Power HAD 1000 (FIT) has reduced the smear to a

level of -145 dB (FIT), which is invisible. The following Figure 3-4

and 3-5 shows the new techniques.

3-8. Excellent Signal-to-Noise Ratio

The superior structure of the Power HAD imager greatly contributes

to a reduction in the dark current noise to 1/10 of that in the

previous generation of CCDs. This gives a corresponding reduction

in the fixed pattern noise, maintaining low noise characteristics in all

imaging situations. In combination with an advanced CCD support

system, the Power HAD 1000 incorporated in the BVP-900 Series

achieves the excellent signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB (typical) for

NTSC and 63 dB (typical) for PAL.

3-9. Super EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System)

The basic Enhanced Vertical Definition System (EVS) can sometimes

cause line flicker due to the increase in vertical definition. Super

EVS, which is available on BVP-900 Series cameras fitted with FIT

sensors, allows the vertical resolution to be enhanced over a range of

400 to 450 lines for NTSC and from 450 to 530 lines for PAL This is

achieved by changing the charge mixing ratio in the CCD read out.

This function is remotely controlled from the MSU-700 Master Set-up

Unit and permits the balance between vertical resolution and motion

blur to be optimized for different scene contents, while keeping line

flicker to a minimum.

3-10. Clear Scan and ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

The well proven Clear Scan and ECS functions eliminate banding

effects when shooting monitor displays by allowing the shutter speed

to be adjusted so that it exactly matches the various scanning

frequencies that are in use. For FIT CCDs, the Clear Scan shutter

speed range is 60.1 to 7000 Hz for NTSC and 50.2 to 9000 Hz for

PAL, the ECS range is 30.4 to 58.3 Hz for NTSC and 25.4 to 48.5 Hz

for PAL. For IT CCDs it is 60.1 to 7000 Hz for NTSC and 50.2 to 9000

Hz for PAL. The ECS function is especially effective for shooting

computer displays that have vertical scanning rates below 60 Hz.

Al

Si

Al

Si

On-Chip-Lens

P+ P+

N+

2nd

P-Well

Hole Accumulated Layer

1st P-Well

C.S

(Channel

stop)

V-register

Sensor

Sensed light

R.O.G

(Read out gate)

N-Substrate

Figure 3-3 On-chip-lens structure

P+P+P+

N+

C.S

(Channel

stop)

V-register SensorR.O.G

(Read out

gate)

Figure 3-4 Smear Pattern of the previous generation of CCDs

Si

Ai

Si

Ai

P+ P+

N+

2nd

P-Well

Masking

1st P-Well

Hole Accumulated Layer

C.S

(Channel

stop)

V-register

Sensor

N-Substrate

R.O.G

(Read out gate)

Figure 3-5 Power HAD 1000 CCD imager

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