Sony Xav 1500 Update

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Ifyou mean the Sony HDC-1500 camera for live / multi-cam work I use that camera all the time and will be flying it tomorrow. It is an HD fiber camera so you'll need / want to have a Mohawk fiber jumper ($630) rather than the triax style fiber cable. There's not a lot to know about the camera as it is controlled / painted from the truck / control with a 1500 HDCU. At least in the live realm, you'll likely need to pull your own focus and zoom with a Stanton or G-Zoom, or a hybrid ZOE zoom and Bartech gimbal mount.

Most shows with this camera will already have Camera Utilities crewed on it but as you know a Utility that can keep up with Steadicam can mean a life or death to you as an operator. The two times I've fallen were a result of a non-Steadi experienced Utility.

I know you can get at least one standard NTSC out on it; usually for program return monitor but the truck can do whatever you want. If you need program AND your own signal in standard you'll need to downconvert

Try calling Dave Eastwood or Rob Vouna. Any of the live video guys will have this jumper. Also, you might find it at an Arriflex house, they use the same fiber system with the D-21. I carry 2, but I cant part with it. You'll love the camera, very light, built in downconverter. Feel free to give a call if you want to talk about it, I use this camera very often.

That camera will have an "SDI1" which is a clean output all the time (no menu/framelines/focus/zoom/fstop/filter/gain data), and an "SDI2" which can be configured but I use it as a VF output and utilize the camera's framelines and on screen data. There are also a "Prompter1" and Prompter2" BNC that are composite feeds that correspond directly to a composite input on the back of the CCU.

It also has a "Test Out" which can be configured to downconvert one of the returns among other things. This is a tricky configuration so rather than try and describe it, I've attached screenshots of the menu pages you need to deal with to configure it to downconvert a return or the "Main" camera signal. It sounds like you need the latter of the 2. When I've used the camera in the past with a composite sled monitor, I used the Test Out for that and had the PGM return downconverted at the CCU and sent over a Prompter line. Now that I have an HD sled monitor, I can use the camera's downconverter for return, but it sounds like you need 2 SD signals. Note that Prompter2 is disabled at the CCU by default, so if you try this and get no signal, that is most likely it. Prompter1 is enabled as composite by default and can be switched to SD-SDI if you so desire.

A point of clarification. "SDI" actually stands for "serial digital interface." While it is standard definition, it is different that an analog standard definition signal (NTSC/PAL). I point this out not to be a bugger about definitions but if you ask an engineer for a "SDI" signal, she will give that to you but your TB-6 will not understand it. Some new monitors and waveforms use this SDI protocol.

i fly the 1450 on an Ultra2 which is basically the same as the 1500 and a link HD wireless system daily. if i can take any photos for you or anything else, i am willing to help. i am looking to have terry west make some mogami 1354 jumpers for me.. maybe give him a call if you can not find the jumper you need...

The 1450 is only similar in size and body style, otherwise it is completely different. The 1450 is a Triax camera while the 1500 is a Fiber camera, so Mogami 1354 coax will not help you with the 1500. The 1450 also is short an SDI2 and a Prompter2 connector, and has a different menu structure.

The use of a new, state-of-the-art CCD sensor ensures high quality images even at low light level. The high sensitivity of F10 at 2000 lux, together with a signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB combine to deliver unprecedented picture quality.

The HDC-1500 provides a fully digital transmission link to the base station. Using SMPTE standard hybrid fiber/copper cable, this allows completely transparent transmission of full bandwidth video and audio signals over cable length of up to 3000 meters. This ensures optimum quality HD signals can be delivered into any production environment.

The HDCU-1500 is a compact 3U half rack control unit designed for use with the HDC-1500 series cameras. The HDCU-1500 is equipped with a range of built-in interfaces such as HDSDI/SD SDI outputs, HD/SD return inputs, and a down-converted analogue composite monitor output.

Both HDC-1500 portable camera and the HDC-1000 full size camera can be used with this camera control unit.

Comprehensive range of output signals

Three outputs are provided as standard, which can be configured as HD SDI, SD SDI outputs. A built in downconvertor provides the SD outputs, and also one analogue composite output.

In addition, two option boards slots are available which can be used to provide up to 8 additional HD or SD SDI outputs.

Compact installation ideal for OB vans

This camera utilizes an advanced HD DSP with 14-bit A/D converters and includes advanced software that enables 4:4:4 dual-stream output; two single-mode optical interfaces transmit high-quality digital data over long distances.

The camera also provides two HD SDI outputs and one digitally down-converted SDI or analog composite output. In addition, viewfinder signals with characters can be output from the SDI output connector, giving camera operators additional convenience. When in 24P operation, the built-in 2-3 pull-down function of the HDC1500R enables 60i down-converted SD signals to be output on a standard SD monitor, a capability that also minimizes the flickers that generally occur on the viewfinder.

The broadcast camera channel Sony HDC-1500R comes with its original peripherals such as CCU, Studio & ENG viewfinders and a remote control panel. Available in used condition, the HDC-1500R is fully serviced by the technical lab and covered by a 3 months warranty.

Sony XAV 1500 Bluetooth Media Receiver sound meets safety and effortless usability Enjoy intuitive and simple control for every journey with the responsive 6.2-inch touchscreen that wakes up two and half times faster than previous models. The ergonomic rotary dial makes operation distraction-free. Turn it to control volume, or push the integrated button to launch sound control menus.

Hear music your way

Multiple customization options let you adapt the audio experience to your liking. And with the built-in 4 x 55W amplification, music sounds clear even at high volumes.

Easy installation with a compact rear chassis

Despite its double-DIN display, the rear chassis is far smaller than conventional double-DIN units. This makes for much easier installation, and leaves plenty of room for cabling and other accessories in the space behind the display.

Joystick type of Remote Control Panel for HDC/HSC/HXC series cameras. 4 units in 19-inch EIA rack. The RCP-1500 remote control panel incorporates an LCD display with direct operation switches and a touch panel, which makes it a remote control panel that offers both ease of operation and multi-functionality that compares favorably with the MSU. The iris and master black adjustment block employs joystick type control. Up to four units can be mounted in a 19-inch EIA rack.

The Sony PDW-1500 is a half rack XDCAM recorder for Sony's line of non-linear optical cameras. Built upon blue laser technology, the XDCAM line of products takes advantage of non-linear workflow, while keeping the same archiving infrastructure professionals are accustomed to with tape-based acquisition.

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