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1. Tripod z MIG 4 Studio Operation Example 2 Preset Program Monitor Manor gt TO EE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VCL 915BYA J13 x 9B J14 x8B4 IRS e 9B RM 78 eee Lenses VCL 915BYA F1 8 9 5 143mm J13 x 9B I BA F1 6 9 117mm J14 x 8B4 IRS F1 7 8 112mm A3 5 x 6 5BRM 28 F1 7 6 5 23mm A12 x SBERM 78 F1 7 9 108mm A14 x OBERM 28P2 F1 7 9 126mm a HT d B e a CCU M7 DXF 50 VCT 4 CAC 21 Camera Control Unit 5 Monochrome Electronic Tripod Adaptor Battery Adaptor Shoe Viewfinder 9 RM M7G DXF 40 NPAA ECM 672 Remote Control Unit 4 Monochrome Electronic Rechargeable Ni Cd Battery Pack Electret Condenser Microphone Viewfinder I 4 tJ sn 4 a a P CA M7 CCU M3 BC 1WA C 74 Studio Adaptor Camera Control Unit Battery Charger for up to Condenser Microphone four NP 1A Battery Packs DXF M7 CMA 8 DC 8 EC 0 5C2 1 5 Monochrome Electronic AC Power Adaptor for DXC M7 Camera Battery Adaptor Microphone Cable Viewfinder CAC 1 Camera Microphone Holder for ECM 672 C 74 CAC 50 VF Attachment Metal DR 100 Intercommunication Headset LC M7G Carrying Case for DXC M7 w LO 26 Flexible Cable Unit Combination of Servo Zoom and Manual Focus Unit for VCL 915BYA PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT VO 6800 CRK 2000 Portable U matic Videocassette Universal Chroma Keyer Recorde2. 3 Chip CCD Color Video Camera DXC M7 NTSC tH litte ri iy 1 by a Sony is pleased to introduce the DXC M7 With the adjunct of the DXC M3A high quality video became affordable With the appearance of the DXC 3000 videographers were freed from many of the limitations imposed for years by tube technology By combining the experience gained in the production of tens of thousands of professional CCD cameras and a near generation of CCD sensors Sony engineers have achieved a quantum leap in the performance of solid state cameras Integrating a higher density CCD array developed to increase resolution while actually decreasing noise with signal processing developed to complement the unique characteristics of CCD s the DXC M7 actually produces a better picture than could even be hoped for in a tube camera at anywhere near the same cost Lessons learned from thousands of customers have also led to a system of camera ergonomics controls and accessories more flexible than any other camera ever equipped to the professional video community DXC M7 OUTSTANDING FEATURES HIGH QUALITY IMAGE REPRODUCTION The DXC M7 adopts a new 3 chip Interline Transfer CCD image sensor block Sony s advanced CCD technology allows the packing of over mee 380 000 picture elements onto a tiny chip that is only 8 8 x 6 6mm The high density CCD incorporates an advanced stru
3. B pedestal control e Master gamma MANUAL PRESET e R B gamma MANUAL PRESET e Knee point AUTO MANUAL PRESET Detail level control e Sub carrier phase control e Horizontal phase control e Scene File operation RECALL STORE DATA CLEAR PANEL e Tally Intercom Can be memorized the Scene fine VCL 915BYA Zoom Lens Focal length 9 5 143mm Zoom ratio Zoom control Maximum aperture ratio Iris control Manual Auto selectable 1 8 to 16 and C Close Range of object field W Wide angle 647 x 862mm 25 2 x 34 at the distance of 1 meter T Telephoto 43 x 57mm 1 4 x 214 Minimum object distance 1m Filter thread 82mm Mount I Bayonet mount Weigh Approx 1 6 kg 3 Ib 8 oz with lens hood Dimensions Approx 120 4 x 189 L mm 43 4 x 71 2 VCT14 Tripod Adaptor Weight 3 Approx 900 g 1 Ib 16 2 Dimensions Approx 282 W x 27 H x 80 D mm 11 Ve x 1 fa x 31 4 LC M7G Carrying Case Weight 5 8 kg 12 Ib 13 oz Dimensions 686 W x 440 H x 310 D mm 27 s x 17 3 8 x 12 4 Design and specifications subject to change without notice Distributed by V9556A MK1328HP8811P5 025 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan O SONY
4. XLR type 4 pin aa area LTT aa a TTT 1E ja Controls of the DXC M7 Camera Head e Gain 0 9 18dB selection e BARS CAM output selection VTR START button e Function status display ON OFF e Shutter speed selection OFF 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 second e Auto Iris Override e Iris manual control e Auto White Balance White Balance Memory e R B Gain control e Auto Black Balance R B Pedestal control e Master Pedestal control e Master Gamma control e R B Gamma control e Dynamic Contrast Control ON OFF Manual Knee Point control e Preset Knee Point selection Max Preset Min e Detail Level control e Sub carrier Phase control e Horizontal Phase control Low Light Caution ON OFF e White Balance Alarm ON OFF Can be controlled with the UP DOWN switches on the front of the camera head below the lens mount RM M7G Remote Control Unit Inputs Outputs CAMERA 10 pin MONITOR OUT BNC type AUXILIARY IN 10 pin 100m 330ft with CCA 7 cable DC 9 to 17V Power consumption Q 4W Maximum cable length Power requirements Unit mm inches CA M7 Studio Adaptor Inputs Outputs CAMERA Bpin VIEWFINDER 8 Supplied accessories Camera Number Sheet Connecting cable CCA 7 0 5 Dimensions 273 EH 34s Unit mm inches CCU M7 Camera Control Unit AC 85V to 138V 50 60Hz BNC type 1 0Vp p sync negative 75 ohms B
5. operational ease promises to make it the key component for any video production The DXC M7 extends its system versatility with its newly designed optional equipment the CCU M7 Camera Control Unit the RM M7G Remote Control Unit and the CA M7 Studio Adaptor CCU M7 Camera Control Unit The CCU M7 Camera Control Unit allows the remote control of the DXC M7 via CCZ A cables The compact unit which is 19 inch rack mountable and 2 units high provides full control of the DXC M7 with a maximum cable length of 300 meters 990ft e Scene File facility The CCU M7 has Scene File capability The values set for the controls of up to four scenes can be stored in the scene file memory The CCU M7 can memorize the control values for four types of shooting conditions The memorized values can be recalled by pushing a button on the front panel of the CCU M7 By using the Scene File facility the operator can easily reproduce the previously adjusted control values for either outdoor or indoor shooting or for any lighting conditions Memorized controls include gammas pedestals detail level knee point iris and gain RM M7G Remote Control Unit The RM M7G Remote Control Unit is a compact and lightweight hand held control unit The RM M7G allows remote control of the basic functions of the DXC M7 for use n simple field production The RM M7G can also be used as a remote operational panel for the CCU M7 CA M7 Studio Adaptor The CA M
6. the monitor can be easily and accurately adjusted by using the SMPTE colai bais Easy Maintenance All boards of the DXC M7 are installed vertically into the camera body to increase durability against external vibration and shock Major adjustments can be done on the volume controls and swithces with a small screw driver without detaching the boards Supplied VCL 915BYA Zoom Lens DXC M7K only e Newly designed for the DXC M7 e Very low chromatic aberration e 15x zoom lens e Macro mechanism e 12 pin interface connector Other Features e Built in RS 170A syne generator e Genlock capability with the VBS or the BS signal 2 line vertical norizontal image enhancer for increased sharpness e Color temperature conversion filters for optimum color balance indoors and outdoors e Supplied VCT 14 Tripod Adaptor for rigid attachment to the tripod DXC M7K M7 only e Conductive rubber shielding of the camera body to avoid RF interference e Zebra video level indication The XLR 3 pin MIC IN connector for an external microphone Phantom power supply for an external microphone e Color monochrome signal selectable via switch for the viewfinder SYSTEM VERSATILITY Many advanced features and functions enable the DXC M7 to be used in various camera system applications portable VTR recording field production corporate in house studios and even commercial video production The DXC M7 s high quality picture and
7. 7 Studio Adaptor enables more stable operation of the DXC M7 in studios In a studio production the DXC M7 can be firmly installed in the CA M7 and it offers more stability when using a tripod When the DXF 50 40 optional viewfinder is mounted on the CA M7 the zone generator built into the CA M7 displays center marker safety zone and box cursor For more operational convenience the RM M7G Remote Control Unit can be mounted on the rear panel of the CA M7 Multiple VTR Interface The DXC M7 can be interfaced with various types of portable VTRs including the 1 1 2 Betacam 3 4 U matic other 1 2 format VTRs by setting the VTR select switch inside the camera to the appropriate position Versatile Power Supplies In the field the DXC M7 can operate for approximately 70 minutes continuously with one NP 1A Rechargeable Battery Pack installed in the battery compartment of the camera or 140 minutes with two NP4A batteries encased in the optional DC 8 Battery Adaptor which can be attached to the back of the camera via an optional CAC 21 For longer operation the DXC M7 can be powered by an external power supply of DC 12V connected to the XLR EXT DC IN 4 pin connector In a studio the CCU M7 Camera Control Unit or the CMA 8 AC Power Adaptor is used for AC power operation DXC M7 PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS DXC M7K DXC M7 Color video camera head Color video camera head 2 Zoom lens VCL 915B
8. NC type 0 714Vp p 75 ohms BNC type Y 1 0Vp p sync negative 75 ohms RY BY 0 7Vp p 75 color bars YIC connector 4 pin 1 0Vp p 75 ohms BNC type 4 0Vp p 75 ohms negative BNC type VBS 1 0Vp p or BB 0 286Vp p loop through BNC tyne VBS 10Vvp n R G B OUT OUT SYNC OUT GENLOCK IN HET VIDE IN loop ihrough CAMERA Sony 2 lype 26 pin TALLY INTERCOM DIN 4 pin of screw terminals OUT XLH bype Spin 2008 conoaratina temperalure 10 G 16 45 C 14 F 10 113 F Sicrage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weigh 6 5 ko 18 m 12 oz Suopred CBERODY AC power card Rack mourn msalals Dimensions 360 141 4 Unit mm inches la 322 DXF M7 Viewtinder 1 5 inch monochrome Indicators REC TALLY indicator BATT indicator GAIN UP indicator Resolution 400 TV lines Power requirements DC 12V Power consumption 2 3W Weight Apprax BDOg 1 Eb 5 02 Dimensions 201s 6B H x 1384 PITT 8 29 Tu Controls from the CCU M7 e Gain 0 9 18dB selection e Output mode BARS CAM TEST selection e Function status display ON OFF e Shutter speed selection 1 OFF 2 1 100 3 1 250 4 1 500 5 1 1000 6 1 2000 second eiris MANUAL AUTO Auto Iris Override e White balance AUTO MANUAL PRESET e R B gain control White balance manual control e Auto black balance AUTO MANUAL PRESET e Master pedestal control e R
9. When the contrast of picture high lights requires more delicate adjustment the knee point can m be controlled manually by the UP DOWN switches Gamma Controls The DXC M7 is normally set to provide the standard gamma characteristics with the gamma correction circuit However when more delicate adjustments are required the gamma can be manually controlled by the UP DOWN switches on the camera nead Detail Level Control The DXC M7 employs a 2 line image E enhancer to improve th sharpness of the picture obtained The enhancement level 2 7 of the image enhancer can be controlled manually by the UP DOWN switches Pedestal Level Controls The pedestal level can be adjusted by the JP DOWN switches on the camera esc E 3oth the master pedestal and the R B oedestals are independently adjustable Auto Iris Override When the auto iris is activated the iris iS controlled automatically The DXC M7 allows the auto iris reference level to be controlled manually when the auto iris is functioning The auto iris reference level can be controlled by five steps depending upon the ighting conditions 1F stop 0 5F stop Preset 0 5F stop 1F stop FOR MORE CONVENIENCE Stable Weight Balance The DXC M7 promises the utmost stability for on shoulder operation The DXC M7 was designed to have a balanced center of gravity and to be comfortable when carried on the shoulder It minimizes the movement of the cente
10. YA 2 1 5 viewfinder DXF M7 3 1 5 viewfinder DXF M7 3 Microphone holder CAC 1 4 Microphone holder CAC 1 4 Tripod adaptor VCT14 5 Tripod adaptor VCT 14 Camera connecting cable CCZQ A2 Camera connecting cable CCZQ A2 6 Carrying case LC M7G 7 Carrying case LC M7G DXC M7H Composition DXC M7K DXC M7 DXC M7H Gok vido care reed Ws Yeo Xs Zoom ens e opion Opon Microphone holder ww wm el 1 Color video camera head 1 Portable Operation NP 1A Battery Operated When two NP 1A rechargeable battery packs are installed in the VO 6800 continuous operation of 70 minutes is possible Color video camera DXC M7 with lens VCL 915BYA and viewfinder DXF M7 CCZQ A 26 pin 14 pin gt 2 Field Camera Operation RM M7G VTR Interface The DXC M7 can be interfaced with various types of portable VTRs including the 1 2 Betacam 3 4 U matic 2 VHS formats by setting the VTR select switch inside the camera to the appropriate position shown in the chart Certain functions of any particular VTR may not be compatible with the DXC M7 VTR select switch Cable for connection U matic 1 VTR CCZQ A Betacam CCZ A VHS format VTR CCZJ by Panasonic Ma format VTR 3 Studio Operation Example 1 Color Video Monitor Py NBN e connected equipmant N
11. cture which enables DXC M7 to reproduce high quality video images The DXC M7 also employs a Liner Matrix circuit for exceptionally accurate color reproduction High Resolution With the high density CCD chips accurately mounted on the prism by Sony s spatial offset technology the DXC M7 provides true 700 TV lines luminance of horizontal resolution Excellent Signal to Noise Ratio The DXC M7 delivers an excellent S N ratio of 60dB as a result of reduced dark current the on chip pre amplifier and the Correlated Double Sampling circuit of Sony s advanced CCD technology High Sensitivity The excellent signal to noise performance and wide aperture ratio of Sony s CCD offers a high sensitivity of F5 6 at 2 000 lux 3 200 K The DXC M7 allows full gain up switching for low light shooting without greatly increasing the noise Smear Reduction Thanks to the newly developed double P Well structure at the image sensor the smear phenomenon on the DXC M7 has been remarkable reduced Other Sony CCD Advantages In addition to the excellent performances described above the DXC M7 features a multitude of CCD advantages e No geometric distortion e High image burn resistance Low lag No magnetic field interference e High resistance to vibration and shock No blooming e No comet tails Linear Matrix The Linear Matrix circuit is a processing circuit for adjusting camera color reproduction It adjusts spectrum charac
12. r LL Chesca 1111 mm tins VO 5850 PVM 1220 U matic Videocassette Recorder Color Video Monitor VO 9600 PVM 1271Q U matic SP Videocassette Recorder Color Video Monitor SEG 2550A PVM 8020 Color Special Effect Generator Portable Video Monitor WEX 2000 PVM 91 Wipe Pattern Extender Monochrome Video Monitor SPECIFICATIONS DXC M7 Video Camera Head Interline Transfer CCD 3 Chip Built in filters Lens mount Signal system Scanning system Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Sync system 8 8mm x 6 6mm equivalent to a 2 s inch pickup tube 1 3 200K 2 5 600K 1 4 ND 3 5 600K 4 5 600K Vis ND Bayonet mount EIA standards NTSC color system 2 1 interlaced 525 lines 60 fields sec 15 734 2 Internal or External with the VBS or BS signal to the GENLOCK IN connector or to the VTR CCU connector from the CCU M7 700 TV lines tuminance 570 TV lines R G B 26 lux with F1 8 18dB Sensitivity Gain selection Video output Signal to noise ratio Registration Geometric distortion Inputs Outputs Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature OFF f00 1 250 s00 1000 2000 second VBS 1 0Vp p sync negative 75 ohms Y 1 0Vp p sync negative 75 ohms RY B Y 0 7Vp p 75 color bars Y C Y 1 0Vp p sync negative 75 ohms C 300mVp p 75 ohms 60dB gamma and detail off
13. r of gravity even when the NP 1A Rechargeable Battery Pack is installed into the battery compartment of the camera therefore providing operational comfort and stability in any shooting style Three VTR START Switches The DXC M7 employs three VTR START switches to activate the connected VTR on the side of the camera nET ur wW VECO mc POWER ET MILZ LEVEE En r H H E mare Te i TA START head on the front below the lens mount and on the lens grip A cameraperson can easily start and stop the recording of the connected VTR in any shooting style DXF M7 Multi Position Viewfinder The DXF M7 1 5 inch Monochrome Viewfinder has three position adjustments The position of the DXF M7 can be adjusted by sliding it to the left or the right as well as backward or forward The cameraperson can easily set the DXF M7 for the most comfortable viewing position For various shooting styles such as hand held low angle etc rotation adjustment is also possible In addition the dioptor can easily be adjusted to allow the most comfortable viewing by the operator with or without eye lenses White Balance Memories The DXC M7 employs white balance memories Up to two white balance values can be memorized for each of the four optical filter positions SMPTE Color Bars The DXC M7 can generate the SMPTE color bars for signal adjustments The chroma level hue saturation and brightness of
14. teristics electrically for ideal Thanks to the Liner Matrix circuit the DXC M7 reproduces video images with high fidelity VARIABLE SPEED ELECTRONIC SHUTTER The DXC M7 features a variable speed electronic shutter which is built into the imager This enables the DXC M7 to capture clear images of objects in high speed motion Extremely clear playback of still or slow motion pictures can also be obtained This function greatly improves the OSOON when 2102009 MOVING subjects Shtter OFF 1 1000 Second Shutter Speed OFF 1 100 250 soo 1 1000 2000 second The shutter speed can be selected on the camera head It is also possible to control the shutter function remotely from the CCU M7 Camera Control Unit or the RM M7G Hemote Control Unit ADVANCED CONTROLS Various controls and adjustments maximize the superior functions and picture quality of the DXC M7 Controls from the very basic to the very advanced can be adiusted on the camera head without detaching the side cover Dynamic Contrast Control The Dynamic Contrast Control enables the DXC M7 to reproduce detailed color pictures even when a highly contrasted object is being shot The DXC M7 can bits a range of up to 600 Dynamic Contrast Control ON Dynamic Contrast Control OFF Knee Point Control The DXC M7 employs the Dynamic Contrast Control function to automatically control the knee point according to the incoming light intensity
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