DXCD-30WSP

Power HAD CCD: The DXC-D30 incorporates the newly developed Power HAD CCD sensor.
This sensor features a minimal smear level equivalent to the conventional FIT CCDs, which
addresses even the stringent demands of the high-end production field. The total performance
of the Power HAD CCD sensor approaches that of the standard FIT.

High Sensitivity: The Power HAD sensor in the DXC-D30 achieves a high sensitivity of F11.0
(at 2000 lx, 3200K) and minimum illumination of 0.5 lx. This feature affords a greater opportunity
to shoot under extremely low-light conditions.

TruEye Process: The TruEye™ digital signal process employed in the DXC-D30 is a true
innovation in camera signal processing, made possible for the first time by digital signal
technology.
In conventional RGB analog or digital processing, some non-linear signal processing occurs
after gamma correction, such as white clip and knee correction, and can result in hue factor
distortion - a phenomenon that is particularly obvious in extreme high-light conditions. This
significant problem is totally eliminated by the TruEye™ process which manages video signal
data according to three factors - brightness, hue and saturation - so that color in even a wide
dynamic range an be reproduced as faithfully as by the human eye without hue factor distortion.

DynaLatitude™: Based on the TruEye™ system, the DXC-D30 further offers a unique
feature called DynaLatitude™ which adaptively manages the contrast of each pixel according
to a histogram of video signal level distribution. The DynaLatitude brings a new dimension to
the technologies such as Dynamic Contrast Control (DCC) that control the dynamic range of
video signals. The DynaLatitude™ feature optimizes video level distribution based on video
signal histograms in order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the video signal standard.

Skin Detail with Auto Detection of Active Area: The Skin Detail function in the DXC-D30
gives the subject a pleasing complexion with a softer image in the facial area, while maintaining
the sharpness of the other areas. The designated active area of Skin Detail can be set with the
digital circuits by simply adjusting the Area Detect Cursor on the viewfinder screen and SKIN
SET button on a camera side panel. The color range of the skin detail active area and skin
detail level can be also set by the viewfinder menu system.

Black Halo-Free, Clean Detail: The DXC-D30 provides edges with a natural line and
appropriate thickness in areas with extreme dark-to-light or light-to-dark transitions, by digitally
optimizing the level of detail signal to each of the transition parts, not by just clipping the detail
signal. Consequently, the "Black Halo" effect which is seen as thick black edges surrounding an
extremely bright object, as well as a stepping diagonal edge, have been dramatically reduced.

Red Vertical Detail Correction: The vertical detail correction signal, which is digitally created
from both the Green and Red signals, assures image sharpness when shooting highly saturated
subjects or subjects bathed in red light.

Horizontal Detail Frequency Control: The horizontal detail frequency can be controlled by the
VF Menu System according to the user's preference.

Total Level Control System (TLCS): Even if the incoming light exceeds the range of the
automatic iris control either above or below, by using the iris control in combination with Auto
Gain Control )AGC) and CCD AE (Auto Exposure, the application of variable shutter of CCD),
the DXC-D30 offers proper picture exposure. This function is called TLCS. While still maintaining
low-noise characteristics, TLCS affords ease of operation for this high-end professional camera.

Camera Setup Management: The DXC-D30 is equipped with a convenient VF (Viewfinder)
Menu System; a control menu with superimposed characters on the VF screen. Depending on
the requirement, the menu contents can be selected with the SETUP (STD/FILE) selector switch.

STD position (Standard VF Menu System): When the SETUP switch is set to the STD
position, setting of the camera parameters or defining of the switch functions can be done with
the VF Menu System, the same way as with conventional Sony cameras.

FILE position (VF Menu System for File Management): When the SETUP switch is set to
FILE position, a total of eight setup files can be used with the dedicated VF Menu System.
These files are as follows.

Factory Preset Files: Five Factory Preset Files are set by Sony to accommodate the five most
common lighting situations, such as STANDARD, HIGH SATURATION and FLORESCENT.

User Files: Three User Files allow the operator to set camera parameters which match their
own particular shooting situations. User Files can be easily made by modifying a Factory Preset
File.

Setup Data Management with DVCAM Cassette: The DXC-D30 combined with the DSR-1
- designated DSR-130 Camcorder - has the following camera data management:
SetupNavi™
 - Camera Setup File Storage: The DSR-130 Camcorder has the SetupNavi™ function to store
the User Files or Factory Preset Files of the DXC-D30 directly onto VAUX (Video Auxiliary)
data territory of the DVCAM cassette tape. The data can be stored on or recalled from the tape
via the VF Menu System. Using the DVCAM cassette as a medium, the setup data can be
transferred to other DSC-D30s.
SetupLog™ - Automatic Recording of Camera Setting Data:
Even without using the file system, the information of each setting parameter of the DXC-D30
for every shot is automatically recorded by the DSR-1 on the VAUX territory in each video track
of the DVCAM cassette tape. This function is called SetupLog™. It is useful not only for the
camera operator if there is a need to re-take the same shot, but also for checking the operating
conditions during a particular shoot.

Low Smear Level: Vertical Smear Level of the DXC-D30 is -125d which is the same level as
conventional FIT sensors. This feature will give the operator more freedom to shoot subjects in
high light situations.

High S/N Ratio: The improved CCD process combined with the camera's new digital circuits
means CCD noise is reduced. The signal-to-noise ratio is an improved to 63dB, the top level
specifications in the industry.

Highlights:
TruEye Process Power HAD CCD
Detail Corrections by DSP
Total Level Control System (TLCS)
Enhanced Functions for Picture Creation
Setup Data Management with DVCAM Cassette
Low Smear Level/High Sensitivity and S/N Ratio

Specifications:
Sensitivity: F11 at 2000 lx (3200k, 89.9% reflectance) (typical)
Power requirements:
DC 12V (10.5 to 17V)
Power consumption:
12W (camera head only, 12.7W when docked with the DSR-1)
VIDEO OUT:
BNC-type
Image device:
3-chip 2/3 inch, Interline-Transfer CCD
Sensing area:
6.6mm x 8.8mm (equivalent to a 2/3 inch pickup tube)
Signal system:
PALcolor system
Scanning system:
2:1 interfaced, 525 lines, 60 fields/sec
Horizontal frequency:
15.734 kHz
Vertical frequency:
59.94 Hz
Sync system:
Internal and external with the VBS or BS signal
Horizontal resolution:
850TV lines
Lens mount:
Sony 2/3-inch Bayonet mount
Minimum illumination:
0.5 lx with F1.4, Hyper gain (30dB+DPR)
0.8 lx with F1.8, Hyper gain (30dB+DPR)
Storage temperature:
-20 to 60C (-4 to 140F)
Operating temperature: -5 to 45C (23 to 113F)
DXC-D30 (Video Camera Head):
Optics:
F1.4 medium index prism system
Effective picture elements:
768(h) x 494 (v)
Total picture elements: 811 (h) x 508 (v)
Built-in filters:
1:3200K 2:5600K+ 1/8ND 3:5600K 4:5600K+ 1/64ND
Vertical resolution:
400TV lines Gain selection:
-3dB, 0dB, +3dB, +6dB, +9dB, +12dB, +18dB, 18dB+DPR, +24dB, 24dB+DPR,
Hyper Gain (30dB+DPR)
Shutter speed selection:
OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec
Signal to noise ratio:
63dB (typical) Registration: 0.05% (all zones, without lens)
Geometric distortion:
Below measurable level Video output:
Camera head BNC connector
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
26-pin connector of CA-537 docked to DXC-D30
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
Y/R-Y/B-Y: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
Y/R-Y/B-Y: 700m Vp-p
RGB: 1.4 Vp-p
Y/C: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
C: 286m Vp-p (burst level)

INPUTS/OUTPUTS::
INTERFACE:
Pro 76-pin Digital, Pro 50-pin
MONITOR OUT:
BNC-type LENS: 12-pin VF:: Din 8-pin, DIN 20-pin
REMOTE:
10-pin : DPR is equivalent to +6dB gain up
18dB+DPR: Equivalent to +24dB
24dB+DPR: Equivalent to +30dB
Hyper Gain (30dB+DPR): Equivalent to +36dB