Flexible Image Controls
The HDC-X300/X310 provides highly
advanced image-control functions such
as matrix, a TruEye
™
feature, skin-tone
detail, and colour 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
synchronised operation with external
equipment. The flash trigger input mode
allows the camera to capture a high-qual-
ity 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 ope-
rations.
Optical ND Filter and Electronic
CC Function
Optimum light and colour control is easily
achieved using the built-in optical Neutral
Density (ND) filter wheel and electronic
Colour Correction (CC) function. The
HDC-X300/X310 uses electronic colour
correction to eliminate the need for optical
colour correction filters. This allows all fil-
ters 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 remote-
ly from the RM-B750/B150 Remote
Control Unit, RCP-700 Series Remote
Control Panel or MSU-900/950 Master
Setup Unit.
S Y S T E M V E R S A T I L I T Y
HFU-X310 Camera Interface Unit
The HFU-X310 Interface Unit is a 2U-high,
half-rack-wide unit that accepts signals
from the HDC-X300/X310 camera and
converts them to a variety of signal
formats. When the HFU-X310 unit is
connected to the HDC-X310 camera via
a fibre optical cable*
1
, digital data –
including external sync and camera
control signals – can be transmitted
between the two devices. This cable can
be up to 1000 metres (3280 feet) long,
which allows the camera to be installed
virtually anywhere required. When it is
connected to the HDC-X300 camera via
an HD-SDI interface, video signals can be
transmitted between the interface unit
and camera at a distance of up to 100
metres (328 feet)*
2
.
This HFU-X310 interface unit is equipped
with SD/HD genlock, tally inputs, plus
an 8-pin serial remote input to connect
the RM-B750/B150, RCP-700 Series, or
MSU-900/950 control unit. Output inter-
faces including HD-SDI, SD-SDI, com-
puter XGA, and i.LINK (HDV) are offered
via optional boards that are installed in the
two slots located on the unit’s rear panel.
HDV Recording
The HFU-X310 Interface Unit with the
optional HFBK-TS1 board installed
provides the output of an HDV stream that
can be transferred to Sony HDV recording
decks and camcorders such as HVR-M10,
HVR-Z1, and HVR-A1 via its i.LINK
port. This allows signals captured by the
HDC-X300/X310 cameras to be recorded
in the HDV format on these recorders,
making it possible to establish a compact
and cost-effective HD recording system.
The HFU-X310 Interface Unit can also
accept HD-SDI signals from devices other
than HDC-X300 cameras, enabling the
HFU-X310 with the HFBK-TS1 board to be
used as a converter between HD-SDI
devices and HDV devices*
3
.
*1 A single mode fibre cable with LC connector is
required for the connection between the HDC-X310
and HFU-X310.
*2 For camera control, remote controllers such as the
RM-B750/B150, RCP-700 Series, or MSU-900/950
must be connected directly to the rear panel of the
HDC-X300 camera.
*3 The HFU-X310 unit does not accept audio signals and
timecode embedded in HD-SDI signals. However, audio
signals can be transferred to HDV devices together
with video signals by connecting the HD-SDI device’s
audio output to the analogue audio input connectors on
the HFBK-TS1 board. The dip switch on the HFBK-TS1
board would adjust the audio delay such that the
embedded audio would match the video coming out
from the 6-pin i.LINK as MPEG-TS stream.
HDC-X300/X310 rear panels
HDV recording
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