SinaCam HDC1-D User manual

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Content

1. About This Document.................................................................................................................................... 6

2. Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Warning Signs and Indications .......................................................................................................... 8

2.2 General Safety..................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Specific Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 8

3. Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................. 9

4. Disposal.......................................................................................................................................................... 9

5. Introduction to sinaCAM............................................................................................................................. 10

6. Description................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Remote Head HDC1-100................................................................................................................... 10

6.2 Base Unit HDC1-200 ......................................................................................................................... 11

6.2.1 The Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 12

6.2.2 The Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 13

7. Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 14

7.1 Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 14

7.2 Power Supply .................................................................................................................................... 14

7.3 Remote Camera Head Connection.................................................................................................. 14

7.4 Calculation of Maximum Cable Length ........................................................................................... 15

7.5 Connecting the Hardware ................................................................................................................ 15

7.6 Connecting AUX Devices................................................................................................................... 16

7.6.1 Pin Assignment of the 10-Pin AUX Terminal..................................................................... 16

7.6.2 UART Interface .................................................................................................................... 17

7.6.3 Timecode Interface............................................................................................................. 17

7.6.4 Exposure Trigger Interface................................................................................................. 18

7.7 sinaCAM as Part of a GenLock Chain .............................................................................................. 19

7.8 Connection Examples....................................................................................................................... 20

7.9 Installing Lenses ............................................................................................................................... 21

7.10 Adjusting the Lens Scale Position.................................................................................................... 21

7.11 Adjusting the Flange Back Distance................................................................................................. 22

8. Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

8.1 Switching ON and OFF...................................................................................................................... 23

8.2 Using the Menus ............................................................................................................................... 23

8.3 Toggling between Standard/Alternative Memory .......................................................................... 24

8.4 Saving of New Settings ..................................................................................................................... 24

8.5 Frame Grabbing to USB Storage Device.......................................................................................... 24

9. The Menus.................................................................................................................................................... 25

9.1 The Menus at a Glance..................................................................................................................... 25

9.2 HOME Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 26

9.2.1 FPS (Frames Per Second).................................................................................................... 26

9.2.2 Shutter ................................................................................................................................. 27

9.2.3 Gain (Exposure Control) ..................................................................................................... 28

9.2.4 WBalance (White Balance) ................................................................................................. 28

9.2.5 Gamma & CM (Color Management) .................................................................................. 30

9.3 LEVEL Menu....................................................................................................................................... 33

9.3.1 White Level .......................................................................................................................... 33

9.3.2 Black Level........................................................................................................................... 33

9.3.3 BBalance Red (Black Balance Red) .................................................................................... 33

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9.3.4 BBalance Blue (Black Balance Blue) .................................................................................. 33

9.4 MODE Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 34

9.4.1 DVI-Mode............................................................................................................................. 34

9.4.2 H-Flip (Horizontal Flip)........................................................................................................ 35

9.4.3 GenLock ............................................................................................................................... 35

9.4.4 Sharpen ............................................................................................................................... 37

9.4.5 IrisMode .............................................................................................................................. 38

9.4.6 RecFlag................................................................................................................................. 38

9.5 SYSTEM Menu.................................................................................................................................... 39

9.5.1 INFO Screen ........................................................................................................................ 39

9.5.2 SERVICE Menu..................................................................................................................... 40

9.5.3 USB Menu............................................................................................................................ 41

10. The Web Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 42

10.1 Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 42

10.1.1 Required Tools .................................................................................................................... 42

10.1.2 Connecting to sinaCAM ...................................................................................................... 42

10.2 Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 43

10.2.1 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 43

10.2.2 Network Settings................................................................................................................. 43

10.2.3 Date & Time......................................................................................................................... 44

10.2.4 Capture................................................................................................................................ 45

10.2.5 Change Gamma LUT........................................................................................................... 45

10.2.6 Paint..................................................................................................................................... 46

10.3 Updating the Firmware .................................................................................................................... 47

11. Remote Head System LED Indications....................................................................................................... 49

12. Measurements............................................................................................................................................. 50

13. Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 51

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List of Figures

Figure 1: The Remote Head ............................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 2: The Base Unit .................................................................................................................................... 11

Figure 3: The Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 4: Arrangement of the Terminals ........................................................................................................ 13

Figure 5: Pin Assignment of the 10-Pin AUX Terminal................................................................................... 16

Figure 6: AUX Connection Example –Remote Control Panel........................................................................ 17

Figure 7: AUX Connection Example –External Timecode Generator ........................................................... 17

Figure 8: AUX Connection Example –External Exposure Trigger ................................................................. 18

Figure 9: GenLock Example Setup with two sinaCAM Base Units................................................................. 19

Figure 10: Standard Single-Link Setup .............................................................................................................. 20

Figure 11: Advanced Dual-Link Setup ............................................................................................................... 20

Figure 12: Broadcast Setup................................................................................................................................ 20

Figure 13: Adjusting the Lens Scale Position.................................................................................................... 21

Figure 14: Flange Back Distance Adjustment ................................................................................................... 22

Figure 15: The Scroll Wheel ............................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 16: Standard/Alternative Setting............................................................................................................ 24

Figure 17: Saving of New Settings ..................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 18: The Menus at a Glance..................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 19: HOME Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 20: White Balance Adjustment Screen .................................................................................................. 28

Figure 21: Manual White Balance Adjustment Screen..................................................................................... 29

Figure 22: Rec. 709 Gamma Curves .................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 23: 2Bas Gamma Curves (based on S-Log) ........................................................................................... 32

Figure 24: sina Gamma Curves (based on S-Log)............................................................................................. 32

Figure 25: LEVEL Menu....................................................................................................................................... 33

Figure 26: MODE Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 34

Figure 27: GenLock Example Setup with two sinaCAM Base Units and their Settings.................................. 36

Figure 28: MTF Graph for Sharpening Function............................................................................................... 37

Figure 29: SYSTEM Menu.................................................................................................................................... 39

Figure 30: INFO Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 39

Figure 31: SERVICE Menu................................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 32: Base Bars test image with camera head 1/2 indicator field highlighted...................................... 40

Figure 33: USB Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 41

Figure 34: Web Manager - Login........................................................................................................................ 42

Figure 35: Web Manager - Summary ................................................................................................................ 43

Figure 36: Web Manager - Network Settings.................................................................................................... 44

Figure 37: Web Manager - Clock Adjust ............................................................................................................ 44

Figure 38: Web Manager - Update Gamma LUT............................................................................................... 45

Figure 39: Web Manager - Paint ........................................................................................................................ 46

Figure 40: Web Manager - Update Firmware ................................................................................................... 47

Figure 41: Web Manager - Firmware Now Updating ....................................................................................... 47

Figure 42: Web Manager - Firmware Update Successful................................................................................. 48

Figure 43: Base Unit Measurements................................................................................................................. 50

Figure 44: Remote Camera Head Measurements............................................................................................ 50

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List of Tables

Table 1: Revision History .................................................................................................................................. 6

Table 2: Elements and Controls of the Remote Head .................................................................................. 10

Table 3: Elements of the Base Unit................................................................................................................ 11

Table 4: Controls and their Functions ........................................................................................................... 12

Table 5: Terminals on the Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 13

Table 6: Pin Assignment of the 10-Pin AUX Terminal................................................................................... 16

Table 7: Available gamma settings, ASA/ISO and color space combinations............................................. 31

Table 8: Iris Mode settings and their effect .................................................................................................. 38

Table 9: Remote Head System LED Indications ............................................................................................ 49

Table 10: Technical Specifications –Remote Camera Head HDC1-100 ........................................................ 51

Table 11: Technical Specifications –Base Unit HDC1-200 ............................................................................. 51

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1. About This Document

Document Revision History

Table 1:

Revision History

Revision

Date

Description

2012-07-09

First edition

2012-07-25

Added list of supported Sony Remote Control Panel features to

Technical Specifications.

Corrected description of AUX connector pin 4.

2012-11-12

Added list of supported Sony Remote Control Panel models to UART

Interface chapter and Technical Specifications.

2012-12-12

Updated user manual to cover new functions added with December

2012 firmware update:

USB port can now also be used for software/firmware updates.

Pin 6 of AUX Terminal now used for Iris Control.

Expanded frame grabbing section with new method and “Auto Grab”

disable option.

Updated “The Menus at a Glance”.

Added SERVICE and USB menu, updated SYSTEM menu section.

2013-03-27

Updated “The Menus at a Glance”.

Incorporated new list of Gamma settings (sina, 2Bas, 4LOG, 6LOG,

8LOG), added Gamma settings overview table and new gamma curves.

Added description of IrisMode and RecFlag to Mode Menu chapter.

Sharpening setting now supports negative values.

Updated Web Interface chapter with new screenshots, added Paint

submenu, removed Wireless Settings submenu.

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All text, graphics, design and other works contained herein are copyrighted works of Solectrix Systems

and anadicon solutions. Any redistribution or reproduction of any materials contained herein is strictly

prohibited without the written consent of the copyright holders.

sinaCAM®is a registered trademark of Solectrix Systems and anadicon solutions and is their sole and

exclusive property. On the following pages of this document the (®) mark is no longer used.

Information

Due to continuous product development, the information within this document is subject to change

without notice.

If you find any problems or inaccuracies in this document, please report them to us in writing.

Solectrix Systems GmbH

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2. Safety Instructions

2.1 Warning Signs and Indications

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

2.2 General Safety

Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before installing and operating the camera

system.

2.3 Specific Safety

Only use the type of power source specified for this camera system. The use of a wrong power source

could damage the camera system and/or cause fire or electric shock!

Do not open the housing of the camera system. Risk of electric shock!

Do not open the housing or attempt to repair or modify any part of the camera system. Repairs must

only be carried out by authorized sinaCAM service centers.

Do not store the camera system near a strong magnetic field, or in areas where it would be subjected

to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, high levels of humidity or severe vibrations.

Do not use the camera system outside the specified operating temperature range.

Keep all liquids away from the camera system. Do not place containers with liquids on top of the

camera housing. Risk of fire, electric shock and/or damage!

Do not use the camera system in places where it could come in contact with water, moisture, steam

or dust. This could damage the camera system and/or cause fire or electric shock!

Unplug the power cable by the plug, do not pull the cable.

Unplug all cables before transporting the camera system or storing it inside a camera case.

Always put the protection cap onto the lens mount when transporting the remote camera heads

without lenses.

Do not allow laser beams to enter the camera lens or the lens mount opening, as this could cause

damage to the CCD sensor.

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3. Regulatory Compliance

The sinaCAM base station and the sinaCAM remote heads comply with the

following regulations:

RoHS

Low Voltage Directive (LVD), 2006/95/EC

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):

–2004/108/EC

–FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class B

FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

4. Disposal

For European Union member states only:

The use of this symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for

the environment and human health. At the end of its lifespan, take the product to an appropriate recycling

station. For more information about correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment please contact

your local authorities or your supplier where you purchased the product.

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5. Introduction to sinaCAM

sinaCAM is a small remote head HD studio camera system for professional 2D/3D broadcast and

cinema production.

Two signals of two sinaCAM remote heads are processed by the same image processor. This enables:

–Pixel synchronous 3D output

–Identical image properties, like white balance, brightness and contrast

C-mount threads and the option to adjust the back focus by changing the flange back distance make it

possible to use C-mount lenses for professional production.

A choice of professional accessories, such as different battery adaptors, lens adaptors, lens accesso-

ries, handles, mounting plates and a carrying case increases application possibilities.

6. Description

6.1 Remote Head HDC1-100

Figure 1:

The Remote Head

Table 2:

Elements and Controls of the Remote Head

Item

Designation

Description

Locking lever

Locking/unlocking the adjustment ring (B)

Flange back

adjustment ring

Flange back distance adjustment ring rotates independently of

C-mount and lens

Lens mount

Standard C-mount thread

Lens mount lock

Allows for lens scale position alignment in 30° steps

System LED

Glows continuously when on, flashes while link detection is in

progress and in case of malfunction

CoaXPress

interface

Remote head connection with base unit

(via 75Ωcoaxial cable with BNC plug)

Bottom mount

¼”thread for attaching a tripod, handle, base-plate, holder, etc.

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