BVP-950

PAL Studio/OB/EFP Camera Family BVP-900P/950P BVP-900P/BVP-950P Sony Colour Video Cameras The BVP-900P Studio Camera and the BVP-950P Portable Camera are a new camera family for Studio and Outside Broadcast applications. Based on the DSP technology of the Sony BVP-500, but with a new-generation 12-bit signal processor, they meet the critical performance and operational demands of programme producers, camera crews and video engineers. Combining the latest DSP technology with powerful developments in CCD imaging, the BVP-900P and the BVP-950P bring new standards in picture quality and outstanding functionality - but with the economic advantages of digitization. 2 3 New Control Flexibility There is a growing requirement to be able to manipulate image parameters to achieve various ‘looks’. Typical programme examples are drama, pop video and talk shows. The new ADSP used in the BVP-900P/950P provides this flexibility by providing new adjustments for highlight, detail and other critical parameters. Highlight Handling Knee Saturation Control: A disadvantage of conventional knee circuitry is that saturation is reduced in high brightness parts of a subject. With Knee Saturation Control, the ‘washed out’ appearance is reduced and a more natural colour reproduction is achieved in areas of high brightness. Normal Normal Adaptive Highlight Control Knee Saturation 4 Number of Pixels: 620K Sensitivity: F10 with OHB-750WSAP/ 730WSP/730P and F8 with OHB-750AP (at 2000 lx 89.9% reflectance) Smear Level: -145 dB (FIT), 120 dB (IT switchable) Adaptive Highlight Control: By changing the knee transfer curve according to the luminance range of the CCD pixels, the BVP-900P/950P can reproduce a wide dynamic range effec- tively, for example the bright image of an outdoor scene observed through a win- dow. This new function operates only for input video levels in excess of the knee point to maintain colour matching in multi-camera operations. Middle and low luminance parts are not changed. A/D Conversion and ADSP (Advanced Digital Signal Processing) The new, advanced processor provides 12-bit A/D conversion with many important additional functions to provide the highest possible picture performance. It brings enhanced basic resolution, extends image detail correction, provides more flexible control of colourimetry and adds greater control on over-exposed signals. The CCDs used in the BVP-900P/950P are available in 4:3 and 16:9/4:3 switchable formats and with IT and FIT structures. Most types have Power HADTM technology, which provides increased sensitivity and a lower smear level. Advanced Detail Control Original Enhancer Soft Focus Other Control Functions 3D White Shading: Unlike conventional White Shading which uses simple vertical and horizontal sawtooth and parabola waveforms, the BVP-900P/950P computes the optimum shading required for every one of 1024 individual zones. This provides significantly more precise con- trol of White Shading. Skin Tone Auto Iris: This is a function that controls the lens iris to maintain the same video level in those areas of the picture which have been selected for Skin Tone Detail control. An example for the use of this function is in a news studio where the exposure of the announcer’s face is not affected by pages of the script being turned over. Multi Matrix: Multi Matrix is designed to avoid the interaction between colours that can occur with conventional colour matrix adjustment. With Multi Matrix, the 360 degree hue range is divided into 16 parts, each of which can be independently adjusted. Black Gamma: This serves to increase the slope of the gamma characteristic in low light areas of the picture. Adaptive Detail Control: Adaptive Detail Control provides natural details without Black Digital aliasing effects by reducing, rather than clipping, the detail signal for high contrast signals. Electronic Soft Focus: This function of the BVP-900P/950P has a similar effect to that of a soft focus filter. It reduces the sharpness of an image by subtracting the detail signal from the original signal. This is especially useful when combined with the Skin Tone Detail function, when a rough complexion can be smoothed. This softer picture has its own detail enhancement so that the ability of the camera operator to find focus is not compromised. Fine Detail Control: For more natural reproduction, the BVP-900P/950P provides the ability to reduce the H-Detail width of the detail signal with- out moving the peak frequency of the enhancement signal. Triple Skin Tone Detail Control: This feature allows different amounts of detail to be applied to different skin tones. However the degree of con- trol is such that it can be used to increase or decrease the amount of detail applied to areas of any three colours. Normal SkinTone Ch1 On SkinTone Ch2 On 5 Conventional Detail Control Adaptive Detail Control 6 Flexible System Operation The BVP-900P and the BVP-950P are fully compatible with Sony’s new generation Camera Control Units. They can also be used with BVP-500P Series conventional camera systems via Sony MSUs, CNUs and RCPs. Cameras connected to one CCU may be transferred to operate with the other CCU without readjustment. Wide Band Triax Transmission System The BVP-900P/950P is intended for optimized picture performance in outside broadcast applications as well as in the production studio. Major sporting and entertainment events regularly call for extended runs of the triaxial cable connecting the camera head unit to the remote CCU. Sony has implemented a totally new triax system design in the BVP-900P/950P. This wide band triax system extends the video transmission bandwidth (luminance signal: 10 MHz, colour difference signals: 6 MHz,) while it maintains the important philosophy of a Y/R-Y/B-Y component triax transmission. The Y/R-Y/B-Y triax system has the distinct advantage of avoiding differential time delay between R/G/B channels (which may, on extended cable runs, reduce luminance horizontal resolution and defeat the CCD spatial offset alias-reduction.) The following benefits are provided by the wideband Y/R-Y/B-Y triax system. The whole camera system can be operated with exceptionally low noise and thus transmits the full-band of camera signals to the CCU output via this triax system. The Sony Y/R-Y/B-Y wideband triax system allows long cable operation up to 2000 m via 0/ 14.5 mm cable (1000 m via 0/ 8.5 mm cable) without compromising the resolu- tion, alias-reduction, or S/N ratio. Advanced Filing System The BVP-900P/950P can store various filing data in each camera head unit, including reference files, scene files and OHB data files. The same data can be also stored in a PC card within the MSU-700A via network with CNU-700/500. The video engineer can remotely set up each camera head within a multi camera operation from a central MSU panel. Furthermore, the Optical Head Block can store its OHB data internally so there is no need for readjustment, even if an OHB is changed. Longer transmission will be especially useful for outside broadcasting applications. Fibre Optic Transmission System The BVP-950P portable camera is capable of transmitting over even greater distances with the use of fibre optic cables. These cables keep the video signal in the digital domain, while extending the transmission distance to 3000 metres. MSU-700A PC Card System Configuration 7 Easy Maintenance and Reliability with Ergonomic Design BVP-900P Low-profile design for ease of storage in an OB vehicle Plug-in CCD block Viewfinder and side panel lock systems for safety and security Improved operationability, such as VF menu display, for camera set up Various Input/output connectors and optional accessories Rotary-type triax connector Return video select switch that can select four return pictures quickly - very convenient for simulcast programmes 8 Viewfinder height positioned as close as possible to the lens axis for minimum parallax and the most comfortable operation 9 BVP-950P Using new soft material Chest pad CA-570P for triax output CA-553 for dockable VTR CA-530 for SDI and VBS output New shoulder pad material and pivot adjustment of chest pad make it easy to fit on the shoulder Return Video 1 and 2/Intercom switches on the carrying handle make it easy to shoot from very low angles Switch cover on the side panel prevents inadvertent operation Servo-controlled ND and CC filters One-button operation to dock or release camera adaptor. The release button uses a screw mechanism to prevent operation by mistake Various camera adaptors 10 CA-570P OHB-750 CCD Block Series The OHB-750AP Series has been developed with the latest Sony semiconductor technology to provide a 3D White Shading function. The OHB-730P Series IT models are also available. An aspect ratio converter board for the OHB-750WSAP and OHB-730WSP 16:9 CCD blocks, is provided by digital signal processing. OHB-750AP: 4:3 FIT OHB-750WSAP: 16:9 /4:3 Switchable FIT OHB-730P: 4:3 IT OHB-730WSP: 16:9/4:3 Switchable IT Rear control panel for easy operation when used with a 5-inch viewfinder Two intercom channels Tracker Interface and Return Video switch box Return Video signal select switch Teleprompter out connector Reverse Video feed (Camera to CCU) Can be used with current BVP-550, BVP-570 and BVP-950P Rotary-type triax connector Specifications BVP-900P (with OHB-750WSAP or OHB-750AP installed) Input connectors Audio in: XLR 3-pin (female x 2), phantom +48 V, Line Ref in: BNC type (with an optional stand-alone kit) DC in: XLR 4-pin (male, with an optional stand-alone kit) RET control: 6-pin Output connectors Test out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Prompter: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, input/output Video out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω (with optional BKP-7910 Stand-alone Kit) Viewfinder connector: D-sub 25-pin DC out: 4-pin, 5 W/12 V DC Intercom: XLR 5-pin x 2, input/output AC utility out: 200 VA max. Input/Output connectors CCU: Fischer type (for Europe) Kings type (for the United States and Canada) Lens: 36-pin VTR: 26-pin (with optional BKP-7910 Stand-alone Kit) Tracker: 10-pin Remote: 8-pin (for RCP-700 series) General Mass: 20 kg (44 lb 1 oz) Dimensions: 368 (W) x 381 (H) x 442 (D) mm (14 1/2 x 15 x 17 1/2 inches) Operating temperature: -20 to 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F) Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) Supplied accessories Angle Adjustment Fittings (2) Front Cover Number Plate: for up tally for side panel (2) for rear panel Belt for Cable Clamp (2) Operation Manual Maintenance Manual 16:9/4:3 Conversion Board (supplied with OHB-750WSAP/730WSP) Optional accessories Extension board (2) VFH-770 7-inch Viewfinder Sports Hood BKP-7910 Stand-alone Kit OHB-750WSAP/750AP/730WSP/730P Optical Head Block BKP-9901 System Manual Recommended equipment CCU-700AP Camera Control Unit MSU-700A Master Setup Unit RCP-741/740/730/721/720/701/700 Remote Control Panel RM-B150 Remote Control Unit VCS-700 Video Selector CNU-700/500 Camera Command Network Unit 11 BVP-950P (with OHB-750WSAP or OHB-750AP installed) Input connectors MIC 1: XLR 3-pin (female), phantom +48 V Output connector Test out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Input/Output connectors Viewfinder I/F: 20-pin Lens: 12-pin Camera adaptor I/F: 136-pin (68-pin x 2) Remote: 8-pin (for RCP-700 series and RM-B150) OHB I/F: 29-pin General Mass: 3.7 kg (7 lb 5 oz) with BVF-10CE and OHB-750AP Power consumption: See OHB Specifications Dimensions: 127 (W) x 270 (H) x 302 (D) mm (5 x 10 3/4 x 12 inches) Operating temperature: -20 to 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F) Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) Supplied accessories Operation Manual Maintenance Manual 16:9/4:3 Conversion Board (supplied with OHB-750WSAP/730WSP) Optional accessories CA-570P Camera Adaptor for CCU-700AP/500P CA-553 Camera Adaptor for BVV-5PS, CA-3A, DNV-5 VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor Extension Board (2) CA-530 Camera Adaptor for SDI output OHB-750WSAP/750AP/730WSP/730P Optical Head Block BKP-9901 System Manual FC2-PD50/PD250 Optical Fiber Cable Pickup device Picture elements Spectrum system Colour filter-A Colour filter-B Colour filter-C Colour filter-D Colour filter-E ND filter-1 ND filter-2 ND filter-3 ND filter-4 ND filter-5 Servo filter unit Sensitivity (typical) Minimum illumination S/N Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution Geometoric distortion Shutter speed selection Gain selection Clear scan selection Modulation depth at 5MHz Power consumption (with BVP-950P) Operating temperature Storage temperature OHB-750AP 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT 4:3 Standard 1038 (H) x 594 (V) F1.4 prism system Cross 3200K 4300K 6300K 8000K Clear 1/4 ND 1/8 ND 1/16 ND 1/64 ND Yes F8.0 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9 % reflectance) 7.8 lx (F1.4, +18 dB gain up) 63 dB 900 TVL 480 TVL 530 TVL(with EVS or Super EVS) Below measurable level (w/o lens) 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB 25.4~9000 Hz 80 % (typical) 20 W -20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F) -20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F) OHB-750WSAP 3-chip 2/3-inch FIT 16:9 Switchable 1038 (H) x 594 (V) F1.4 prism system Cross 3200K 4300K 6300K 8000K Clear 1/4 ND 1/8 ND 1/16 ND 1/64 ND Yes F10.0 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9 % reflectance) 5 lx (F1.4, +18 dB gain up) 63 dB 700 TVL 480 TVL 530 TVL (with EVS or Super EVS) Below measurable level (w/o lens) 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, + 6dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB 25.4~9000 Hz 80 % (typical) 20 W -20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F) -20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F) OHB-730P 3-chip 2/3-inch IT 4:3 Standard 1038 (H) x 594 (V) F1.4 prism system Cross 3200K 4300K 6300K 8000K Clear 1/4 ND 1/8 ND 1/16 ND 1/64 ND Yes F10.0 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9 % reflectance) 5 lx (F1.4, +18 dB gain up) 63 dB 900 TVL 480 TVL Below measurable level (w/o lens) 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB 50.2~9000 Hz 80 % (typical) 20 W -20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F) -20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F) OHB-730WSP 3-chip 2/3-inch IT 16:9 Switchable 1038 (H) x 594 (V) F1.4 prism system Cross 3200K 4300K 6300K 8000K Clear 1/4 ND 1/8 ND 1/16 ND 1/64 ND Yes F10.0 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9 % reflectance) 5 lx (F1.4, +18 dB gain up) 63 dB 700 TVL 480 TVL Below measurable level (w/o lens) 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 -3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB 50.2~9000 Hz 80 % (typical) 20 W -20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F) -20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F) 12 CA-570P Connectors MIC IN: XLR 3-pin (female), 600 Ω, balanced, phantom +48 V DC IN: XLR 4-pin (male), 10.5 V to 17 V DC OUT: 4-pin, 10.5 V to 17 V, 200 mA max. REF IN: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω RET OUT: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω RETURN CONTROL: 6-pin EARPHONE: Mini-jack, 8 Ω CAMERA I/F: 68-pin VTR: 26-pin (CCZ type) CCU (Triax): Fischer type (for Europe) Kings type (for the United States and Canada) CCU (Coax): BNC type (option) INCOM/PGM: 2 CH, Headset XLR 5-pin RCP: 8-pin (female) Tracker: 10-pin Transmission 0/ 8.5 mm cable: 1000 m (0.625 miles) with CCU-700AP 0/ 14.5 mm cable: 2000 m (1.25 miles) with CCU-700AP Electrical characteristics Y: -3 dB at 10 MHz (typical) R-Y: -3 dB at 6 MHz (typical) B-Y: -3 dB at 6 MHz (typical) General Power consumption: 10 W (with BVF-10CE) Mass: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) Dimensions: 130 (W) x 212 (H) x 193 (D) mm (5 1/8 x 8 3/8 x 7 5/8 inches) - including triax connector Operating temperature: -20 to 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F) Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) Supplied accessories Operation Manual Maintenance Manual Harness Coax Optional accessory Extension Board (2) Recommended equipment BVF-55CE 5-inch B/W Viewfinder VFH-550 5-inch Viewfinder Sports Hood AC-550CE AC Adaptor OHB Specifications Optional Accessories 7-inch Electronic Colour Viewfinder 2.0-inch 16:9 B/W Viewfinder Return Video Selector Camera Command Network Unit Aspect Ratio Converter Unit Remote Control Panel 7-inch Electronic B/W Viewfinder 1.35-inch 16:9 Colour Viewfinder Mic Holder Camera Command Network Unit Remote Control Unit Remote Control Panel 5-inch Electronic B/W Viewfinder Script Holder Camera Control Unit Video Selector Remote Control Panel 1.5-inch 4:3 B/W Viewfinder Script Holder Camera Control Unit Aspect Ratio Converter Unit RCP-701 13 BVF-7700P BVF-20WCE CAC-6 CNU-700 ARU-702P RCP-720 BVF-77CE BVF-C10W CAC-12 CNU-500 RM-B150 RCP-721 BVF-55CE BKP-7911 CCU-700AP VCS-700 RCP-700 BVF-10CE BKP-7912 CCU-550P with BKP-5973 ARU-701P Remote Control Panel Optical Fiber Cable FC2-PD50/PD250 ©2000 Sony Corporation. 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