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General

Mass
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Power requirement
Power consumption

Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Continuous operating time

Inputs/outputs connectors

Genlock video input
Time code input
Audio CH1/CH2 input
Mic input (Stereo)
Test output
VBS/SDI output(option: HKDW-702)
HD-SDI output
Audio output
Time code output
Earphone
Lens
Remote
Light
DC input
DC output

VTR section

Recording format
Tape speed

Playback/Recording time

Fast forward/rewind time
Recommended tape

Digital video performance

Sampling frequency
Quantization
Channel coding
Compression
Error correction
Error concealment

Audio performance (Playback with standard HDW-500/F500/M2000/M2100)

Frequency response
Dynamic range
Distortion(at 1kHz, emphasis ON, reference level)
Cross talk(at 1kHz, reference level)
Wow & flutter

Camera section (Performance)

Pickup device
Effective Picture elements
Optical system
Lens mount
Built-in filters
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
Minimum illumination
Smear level
S/N ratio
Modulation depth at 5MHz
Horizontal resolution
Shutter speed

Clear Scan

Programable Gain

View finder

CRT
Controls

Horizontal resolution
Microphone
Supplied accessories

Optional accessories

Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb  3 oz):  Main Body  Approx. 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz) (with MIC, VF, BCT-40HD, BP-L60A)
127 x 206 x 308 mm (5 x 8 1/8 x 12 1/4 inch)
DC 12V + 5.0 V/-1.0 V
34 W (with 12 V power supply, REC mode, without VF)                        33 W (with 12 V power supply, 

REC mode, without VF)

0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
25% to 80% (Relative humidity)
Approx. 110 min with BP-L60A, Approx. 130 min with BP-L90A

BNC type x 1, 1.0 Vp-p,  75 Ω
BNC type x 1, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
XLR-3-pin type x 2 (Female), -60 dBu/+4 dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
XLR-5-pin type x 1 (Female), -60 dBu
BNC type x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
BNC type x 1, 75 Ω/VBS out: 1.0 Vp-p/SDI out: 0.8 Vp-p
BNC type x 1, 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced 
XLR-5-pin type x 1 (Male), 0 dBm
BNC type x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Mini-jack (x 2), 8 Ω, -∞ to –18 dBs variable
12-pin
8-pin
2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
XLR-4-pin type (Male), DC 11 V to 17 V
4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 11 V to 17 V, maximum current 0.1 A

HDCAM

Approx. 5 min. with BCT-40HD 
Sony HDCAM cassette BCT-22HD, BCT-40HD 

Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz
10 bits/sample (8 bits/sample for compression processing)
S-NRZI PR-IV
Coefficient recording system
Reed-Solomon code
Adaptive three dimensional

20 Hz to 20 kHz, + 0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
More than 85 dB (emphasis ON)
Less than 0.08%
Less than -70 dB
Below measurable limit

3-chip 2/3-inch type FIT CCD

3-chip 2/3-inch type IT CCD

1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
F1.4 prism (Equipped with Quarz Filter) 
Special bayonet mount
ND  1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND   CC  A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K
F10.0 (typical) Equivalent to ISO 600 or more
Approx. 0.3 lx (F1.4 lens, +42 dB turbo gain)
-135 dB                                                                                        -125 dB
54 dB (typical)
45% +/-5%
1000 TV lines

-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB (select in camera setup menu for L/M/H/TURBO)

2.0-inch monochrome
BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls
TALLY, ZEBRA, DISPLAY/ASPECT switches
500 TV lines (16:9, at center)
Ultra-directional stereo microphone (Detachable)
HDVF-20A, HD Electric viewfinder (1)/
Stereo microphone, Super cardioid directional, external power supply type (1)/
Operation manual (1)/Lens cap (1)/Shoulder strap (1)/XLR cap (4)

HDW-750/750P/730 Specifications

HDW-750

HDW-750P

HDW-730

Approx. 96.7 mm/s 
(for 59.94i format)

Approx.80.6 mm/s  
(at 50i/25P format)

Approx. 96.7 mm/s
(at 59.94i format) 
Approx. 80.6 mm/s 
(at 50i format)

Max. 40 min with BCT-40HD

Max. 48 min. with BCT-40HD

Max. 40 min. with BCT-40HD
(at 59.94i format)
Max. 48 min. with BCT-40HD 
(at 50i format)

1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)

1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
(at 50i format) 
1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
(at 25P format)

HKDW-702, HD-SD Down Converter Board

AC-DN2B, AC Adapter

HKDW-703, Picture Cache Board

MSA-8A/16A/32A/64A, Memory Stick

HKDW-704, GPS Unit 

WRR-855A/855B, UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

VCT-14, Tripod Adapter

WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B, UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

HDCA-901, Camcorder Adapter

(A-8278-057-A, WRR mounting bracket required)

BKW-401, Viewfinder Rotation Unit

ECM-MS5, Stereo Microphone

BKDW-701, Servo Filter Unit

C-74, Microphone

RM-B150, Remote Control Unit

CAC-12, Microphone Holder

RM-B750, Remote Control Panel

CRS-3P, Cradle Suspension

HDVF-C750W, HD LCD Color Viewfinder

CCXA-53, Audio Cable

BP-L60A/L90A, Lithium-ion Battery

MLB-1M-100, Memory Label

BP-M50/M100, Ni-MH Battery

BCT-22HD/40HD, HDCAM tape cassette

BC-L120, Battery Charger

BCT-HD12CL, Cleaning Cassette

BC-M50, Battery Charger

LC-DS300SFT, Soft Carrying Case

AC-550/550CE, AC Adapter

1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
(at 59.94i format)
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s)
(at 50i format)
60 Hz to 4300 Hz (at 59.94i format)
50Hz to 4700 Hz (at 50i format)

30.0 Hz to 4300 Hz

25 Hz to 4700 Hz

Summary of Contents for HDCAM HDW-730

Page 1: ...Sony Digital Camcorder HDW 750 HDW 750P HDW 730 High Definition Video System TM ...

Page 2: ...2 1 2 Inch Platform Advances to Greater Heights ...

Page 3: ... High Definition production system in support of the emerging broader DTV broadcasting agendas around the world This is based upon the SMPTE 274 HD production standard The new generation HDCAM camcorders have been developed for feature enhanced operations specifically to streamline the worldwide migration to DTV at affordable price levels The spearhead to this new HD acquisition family was the int...

Page 4: ... 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 The cost effective 2 3 inch type 2 2 million pixel IT CCD used in the HDW 730 provides equivalent performance as the FIT version CCD excluding the vertical smear level which is provided at 125 dB Typical numbers The compact and stylish body of the HDW 750 730 con...

Page 5: ...onditions 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 750 730 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 ...

Page 6: ...ctly to the HDW 750 730 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 855B is an option Turbo Gain The inherent sensitivity of the HDW 750 730 is high enough to capture images under various low light con...

Page 7: ...her Sony HD cameras camcorders conventional lenses for SDTV systems can also be attached to these camcorders Electronic Shutter The electronic shutter helps in capturing clear images of fast moving objects by selectively minimizing motion blur Extended Clear Scan The Extended Clear Scan function is particularly useful when shooting scenes that contain computer or TV screens as it minimizes the hor...

Page 8: ...rs 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 the HDW 750 730 is inherited from the 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...

Page 9: ...alance A Menu Paint functions allow color levels to be adjusted on set according to creative needs For this operation the RM B750 150 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 fo...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...very natural colors in a high contrast scene content Without TruEye when only knee correction is 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 compens...

Page 12: ... overall image enhancement of a given scenes 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 Definition Picture Sharpness The new HDW camcorder produces rich pictures having natural sharpness with fine details Each RGB 2...

Page 13: ...to generate and record a globally unique identifier relating directly with the video material This process is made possible by recording UMID Unique Material Identifier information Meta data Handling 15 UMID recording The UMID is a unique identifier for picture audio and data material that is created and globally unique The HDW 750 730 automatically generates and records UMID on tape at every scen...

Page 14: ...y Tele File system stores and recalls various types of production data such as shot data and shot marks onto and from an optional cassette label with a built in memory IC The camcorder is equipped as standard with a Tele File reader writer module allowing this information to be managed electronically Use of the Tele File system can significantly raise efficiency in the subsequent editing process a...

Page 15: ...l Unit has been designed to establish a highly mobile and fully controllable camera sys tem in the field by integrating control capability equivalent to a Master Set up Unit into a compact unit powered from the device to be controlled The RM B750 can be connected directly to the HDW 750 730 Combination of an LCD touch panel screen and direct push buttons enables full parameter adjustment of the ca...

Page 16: ...r More Conveniences 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...

Page 17: ... 40HD 22HD BCT HD12CL Video Cassettes HDCA 901 HDVF C750W VCT 14 BC L120 BP L60A L90A BC M50 BP L60A L90A M50 M100 Battery Chargers MSA 8A 16A 32A 64A option Internal light system option BKW 401 option WRR 855A 855B option BKDW 701 option HKDW 702 option Monitor BNC Monitor 8 pin RM B150 RM B750 AC DN2B HKDW 704 option HKDW 703 option ...

Page 18: ...rocessing S NRZI PR IV Coefficient recording system Reed Solomon code Adaptive three dimensional 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB More than 85 dB emphasis ON Less than 0 08 Less than 70 dB Below measurable limit 3 chip 2 3 inch type FIT CCD 3 chip 2 3 inch type IT CCD 1920 H x 1080 V F1 4 prism Equipped with Quarz Filter Special bayonet mount ND 1 Clear 2 1 4ND 3 1 16ND 4 1 64ND CC A CROSS B 3200K C ...

Page 19: ... Sony WRR 855A 855B Wireless Microphone Receiver 1 547 341 12 Fog proof filter A 8262 537 A Viewfinder Eye piece High magnification A 8262 538 A Viewfinder Eye piece Low magnification A 8267 737 A Viewfinder Eye piece Standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations A 8314 798 A Viewfinder Eye piece High performance x3 X 3608 271 1 Standard viewfinder lens A 8278 057 A Mounting bra...

Page 20: ...change without notice All non metric weights and measures are approximate Sony HDVS CineAlta HDCAM Digital BETACAM BETACAM BETACAM SP BETACAM SX MPEG IMX Memory stick TruEye Power HAD and Tele File are trademarks of Sony 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 Printed in Japan ...

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