Manual for HDC3500

Overview

The HDC3500 is a color camera with a 2/3-inch CMOS sensor and global shutter, offering high sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio. It can be operated as a studio camera when connected to a Camera Control Unit (CCU) via fiber cables or triax cables.

Preparations

This section covers essential setup steps:

• Attaching a lens and viewfinder.
• Adjusting the flange focal length for optimal focus.
• Securing cables and adjusting the shoulder pad for comfortable handling.
• Mounting the camera to a tripod.

Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Key settings for image quality include:

• Black Balance and White Balance adjustments.
• Setting the Electronic Shutter for various shooting conditions.
• Utilizing Focus Assist functions like VF detail and focus position meter.
• Setting camera outputs for different signal types (HD-SDI, SD-SDI, VBS).

Viewfinder Screen Status Display

The viewfinder provides detailed information, including:

• Camera settings (format, filters, gain, white balance).
• Operation status (talk, extender use).
• Focus and zoom information.
• Error and warning messages.

Maintenance

Covers settings related to black shading, auto iris, lens control, microphone gain, camera numbering, and various output formats. It also details file management for saving and loading settings.