Brand: SONY
Category: Video Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for HDC-P50
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
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Overview
The HDC-P50 is a multi-purpose camera with a 2/3-inch, 3-chip 4K image sensor, featuring a global shutter for accurate image reproduction. It supports 4K signal output and has a compact, lightweight design for versatile shooting angles.
Supported Formats
Standard formats include 1080-59.94i, 1080-50i, 720-59.94P, and 720-50P. Additional formats can be enabled with optional camera operating software.
System Configuration
The camera can operate in standalone mode or be integrated into a system with remote control panels (RCP-3000/1000 series) and master setup units (MSU-1000 series) via CCA-5 cable or LAN connection.
Preparations
- Attaching a lens involves securing the lens to the mount and connecting the lens cable.
- Adjusting the flange focal length is crucial for accurate focus, especially when changing lenses.
- Mounting the camera to a tripod uses various screw sizes, and a camera mounting plate is supplied.
Adjustments and Settings for Shooting
This section covers setting camera outputs (SDI MONI, SDI 1-4), configuring paint functions in HDR mode, utilizing the HDR Look function, and setting up control system connections (LEGACY, BRIDGE, MCS modes).
Menu Operations
Menus are navigated using the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button on the rear panel. Operations include starting menu operations, selecting pages, setting menu items, and editing the USER menu for customized access to frequently used functions.
Monitor Screen Status Display
The SDI MONI connector (VF setting) can display various information including camera settings, operation status, zoom position, lens extender status, filter settings, gain value, and focus position.
Troubleshooting
The manual includes a section on precautions, potential camera CMOS image sensor phenomena, and error messages that may appear during operation.
Using a USB Drive
A USB drive can be connected to save and load settings data files.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Message | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TEMP WARNING | The internal temperature is abnormally high. |
| FAN STOP | The built-in fan is not rotating properly. |
| SET CORRECT SYSTEM DATE | The time/date of the internal clock have not been set correctly. |
| OHB BLOCK NG! | A problem is detected in the optical block. |
| NO USB FLASH DRIVE | A USB drive operation was attempted with no USB drive connected. |
| USB FLASH DRIVE ERROR | An error occurred during access to a USB drive. |
| FORMAT ERROR! | A USB drive operation was attempted with an unformatted USB drive. |
| WRITE PROTECTED | File writing was attempted with a write-protected USB drive. |
| FILE ERROR | An error occurred while reading a file from a USB drive. |
| OTHER MODEL'S FILE | You attempted to read a file of other models having no compatibility. |
| FILE NOT FOUND | The file you attempted to read does not exist in the USB drive. |