BVP-900/950 - Sony

NTSCStudio/OB/EFP Camera FamilyBVP-900/950

BVP-900/BVP-950Sony Color Video CameraThe BVP-900 and the BVP-950 are a new standard camera family used for Studio and OutsideBroadcasting,which incorporates an optimized combination of a new low-noise CCD and anewly developed advanced 12-bit Digital Signal Processor. They are operationally fullycompatible with the world renowned BVP-700/750 family and 10-bit DSP BVP-500/550 family. Thiscomplete and integrated digital line of DSP cameras offers system choices to meet the diversifiedneeds of camera crews and video engineers for all studio/OB/EFP applications. Using the latest CCDand LSI technology,the BVP-900 and the BVP-950 open a new level in superior performance,provide extensive creative features,and deliver excellent cost-performance.2

Advanced Detail ControlNew Digital Adaptive Detail and Fine Detail support creation of more natural pictures by a more refinedcontrol of the enhancer,and a variety of subtle picture creations are enabled by the new Electronic SoftFocus and the choice of Triple Skin Tone Detail systems.Adaptive Detail Control: The Adaptive Detail Control realizes naturaldetail enhancement on severe highlight transitions (without Digital alias)by automatically altering the amplitude of the edge signal for those formsof high contrast signals.Electronic Soft Focus: This function ofthe BVP-900 and the BVP-950 has aneffect similar to an optical Soft Filter.This function subtracts the 2-dimensionalenhancer edge signal from the originalvideo signal. This can be an importantnew creative alternative to the Skin ToneDetail function, when more of a ‘film look’is sought on close-ups, etc.OriginalEnhancerSoft FocusConventional Detail ControlAdaptive Detail ControlFine Detail Control: For more natural reproduction, the BVP-900/950 provides the ability to reduce the H-Detail width of the detail signalwithout moving the peak frequency of the enhancement signal.Triple Skin Tone Detail Control: This feature allows different amounts of detail to be applied to different skin tones. However the degree of controlis such that it can be used to increase or decrease the amount of detail applied to areas of any three colors.Normal Skin Tone Ch1 On Skin Tone Ch2 OnEasy OperationPrecise AdjustmentSkin Tone Auto Iris: Skin Tone Auto Iris is a function thatcontrols the auto Iris system to ensure a constant video levelassociated with a selected human skin area within the scene.Skintone Auto Iris is especially useful for news studios wherethe movement of bright objects (such as a shirt or blouse) tends toadversely readjust the auto Iris setting for facial exposure. If thecolor phase is adjusted to the face tone of the news announcer, theIris now maintains the same video level even if the announcer turnsthe scripts, or people enter or exit the scene.Multi Matrix: Color phase is divided into 16 parts and the linear MatrixParameter makes it easy to adjust each of the 16 independent color phases.This function allows you to make original colors and hues easily.3D White Shading:THE BVP-900/950 system replaces traditionaluse of vertical and horizontal sawtooth and parabola wave forms forWhite Shading Correction. A digital 3-D multi-zone system uses1024 points of data over the raster to create a smooth correctiontopography that can far better handle the variations over many lenstypes and lens zooming ranges.5

Flexible System OperationThe BVP-900 and the BVP-950 are fully compatible with Sony’s new generation Camera Control Units.They can also be used with BVP-700 Series and BVP-500 Series conventional camera systems via SonyMSUs,CNUs and RCPs. Cameras connected to one CCU can be transferred to operate with the other CCUwithout readjustment.Wide Band Triax Transmission SystemThe BVP-900/950 is intended for optimized picture performance in outside broadcast applications as wellas in the production studio. Major sporting and entertainment events regularly call for extended runs ofthe triaxial cable connecting the camera head unit to the remote CCU. Sony has implemented a totally newtriax system design in the BVP-900/950. This wide band triax system extends the video transmissionbandwidth (luminance signal: 10 MHz,color difference signals: 6 MHz,) while it maintains the importantphilosophy of a Y/R-Y/B-Y component triax transmission. The Y/R-Y/B-Y triax system has the distinct advantageof avoiding differential time delay between R/G/B channels (which may,on extended cable runs,reduceluminance horizontal resolution and defeat the CCD spatial offset alias-reduction.) The following benefitsare provided by the wideband Y/R-Y/B-Y triax system.The whole camera system can be operated with exceptionally low noise and thus transmits the full-band ofcamera signals to the CCU output via this triax system.The Sony Y/R-Y/B-Y wideband triax system allows long cable operation up to 2000 m via 0 / 14.5 mm cable(1000 m via 0 / 8.5 mm cable) without compromising the resolution, alias-reduction, or S/N ratio.Fiber Optic Transmission SystemThe BVP-950 portable camera is capable of transmitting over even greater distanceswith the use of fiber optic cables. These cables keep the video signal in thedigital domain,while extending the transmission distance to 3000 meters.Longer transmission will beespecially useful for outsidebroadcasting applications.Advanced Filing SystemThe BVP-900/950 can store various filing data in each camera head unit,including reference files,scenefiles and OHB data files. The same data can be also stored in a PC card within the MSU-700A via networkwith CNU-700/500. The video engineer can remotely set up each camera head within a multi-cameraoperation from a central MSU panel. Furthermore,each Optical Head Block can store its OHB data internallyso there is no need for readjustment,even if an OHB is changed.6MSU-700APC Card

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Enhanced Camera Setup and Operationwith Ergonomic DesignBVP-900Full plug-in CCD blockLow-profile design convenient for storage in an OB vanViewfinder height is as close as possible to the lens axis so that theBVP-900 realizes comfortable camera operation and reduces parallaxRotary-type triax connectorSafety features such asviewfinder and side panel locksystems are also availableReturn video select switch that can selectfour return pictures quickly - very convenient forsimulcast programsImproving operational setup, using such VF menu displayVarious input/output connectors and optional accessories8

BVP-950New shoulder pad material and pivot adjustable chest padmake it more comfortable to fit on the shoulderReturn Video 1 and 2/Intercom switches on the carrying handlemake it easy to shoot from very low anglesUsing new soft materialChest padSwitch cover on the side panel prevents mis-operationServo-controlled ND and CC filtersVarious camera adaptors can be used with BVP-950It is easy to dock and release the camera adaptor withone-button action. The releasing button uses a screw mechanismto prevent release by mistakeCA-570 for Triaxial OutputCA-530 for SDI andVBS OutputCA-553 for Dockable VTR9

CA-570Control panel on the rear side enables easyoperation when used with a 5-inch viewfinderTwo intercom channelsInterface with Tracker and Return Video switch boxReturn Video signal select switchPrompter outReverse Trunk Video (Camera to CCU) is enabledCan be used with BVP-550, BVP-570 and BVP-950Rotary-type triax connectorOHB-750 SeriesThe OHB-750A series is newly developed with the latest CCD technology to enable a 3D White Shadingfunction. The OHB-730 Series IT models are also available. An aspect ratio converter board is suppliedfor the OHB-750WSA and OHB-730WS 16:9 CCD blocks.The new OHB series can also be used with currentBVP-700/750 camera head units.OHB-750A: 4:3 FITOHB-750WSA: 16:9 /4:3 Switchable FITOHB-730: 4:3 ITOHB-730WS: 16:9/4:3 Switchable IT10

CA-570ConnectorsMIC IN: XLR 3-pin (female),600 Ω, balanced, phantom +48 VDC IN: XLR 4-pin (male), 10.5 V to 17 VDC OUT: 4-pin, 10.5 V to 17 V, 200 mA max.REF IN: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ΩRET OUT: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ΩRETURN CONTROL: 6-pinEARPHONE: Mini-jack, 8 ΩCAMERA I/F: 68-pinVTR: 26-pin (CCZ type)CCU (Triax): UC: Kings typeCE: Fischer typeCCU (Coax): BNC type (option)INCOM/PGM: 2 CH, Headset XLR 5-pinRCP: 8-pin (female)Tracker: 10-pinGeneralPower consumption: 10 W (with BVF-10)Mass: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)Dimensions: 130 (W) x 212 (H) x 193 (D) mm(5 1/8 x 8 3/8 x 7 5/8 inches)- including triax connectorOperating temperature: -20 to 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F)Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)Supplied accessoriesOperation ManualMaintenance ManualOptional accessoryExtension Board (2)Recommended equipmentBVF-55 5-inch B/W ViewfinderVFH-550 5-inch Viewfinder Sports HoodAC-550 AC AdaptorTransmission0 / 8.5 mm cable: 1000 m (0.625 miles) with CCU-700A0 / 14.5 mm cable: 2000 m (1.25 miles) with CCU-700AOHB SpecificationsPickup devicePicture elementsSpectrum systemColor filter-AColor filter-BColor filter-CColor filter-DColor filter-END filter-1ND filter-2ND filter-3ND filter-4ND filter-5Servo filter unitSensitivity (typical)Minimum illuminationS/NHorizontal resolutionVertical resolutionGeometoric distortionShutter speed selectionGain selectionClear scan selectionModulation depth at 5MHzPower consumption(with BVP-950)Operating temperatureStorage temperatureOHB-750A3-chip 2/3-inch FIT4:3 Standard1038 (H) x 504 (V)F1.4 prism systemCross3200K4300K6300K8000KClear1/4 ND1/8 ND1/16 ND1/64 NDYesF8.0 at 2000 lx(3200K, 89.9% reflectance)7.8 lx(F1.4, +18 dB gain up)65 dB900TVL400TVL450TVL (with EVS or Super EVS)Below measurable level (w/o lens)1/100,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB,+12 dB, +18 dB30.4~7000 Hz80% (typical)20 W-20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F)-20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F)OHB-750WSA3-chip 2/3-inch FIT16:9 Switchable1038 (H) x 504 (V)F1.4 prism systemCross3200K4300K6300K8000KClear1/4 ND1/8 ND1/16 ND1/64 NDYesF10.0 at 2000 lx(3200K, 89.9% reflectance)5 lx(F1.4, +18 dB gain up)65 dB700TVL400TVL450TVL (with EVS or Super EVS)Below measurable level (w/o lens)1/100,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB,+12 dB, +18 dB30.4~7000 Hz80% (typical)20 W-20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F)-20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F)OHB-7303-chip 2/3-inch IT4:3 Standard1038 (H) x 504 (V)F1.4 prism systemCross3200K4300K6300K8000KClear1/4 ND1/8 ND1/16 ND1/64 NDYesF10.0 at 2000 lx(3200K, 89.9% reflectance)5 lx(F1.4, +18 dB gain up)65 dB900TVL400TVLBelow measurable level (w/o lens)1/100,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB,+12 dB, +18 dB60.1~7000 Hz80% (typical)20 W-20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F)-20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F)OHB-730WS3-chip 2/3-inch IT16:9 Switchable1038 (H) x 504 (V)F1.4 prism systemCross3200K4300K6300K8000KClear1/4 ND1/8 ND1/16 ND1/64 NDYesF10.0 at 2000 lx(3200K, 89.9% reflectance)5 lx(F1.4, +18 dB gain up)65 dB700TVL400TVLBelow measurable level (w/o lens)1/100,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB,+12 dB, +18 dB60.1~7000 Hz80% (typical)20 W-20 to 45 ˚C (-4 to 113 ˚F)-20 to 50 ˚C (-4 to 122 ˚F)12

Optional AccessoriesBVF-77007-inch Electronic Color ViewfinderBVF-777-inch Electronic B/W ViewfinderBVF-555-inch Electronic B/W ViewfinderBVF-101.5-inch 4:3 B/W ViewfinderBVF-20W2.0-inch 16:9 B/W ViewfinderBVF-C10W1.35-inch 16:9 Color ViewfinderBKP-7911Script HolderBKP-7912Script HolderCAC-6Return Video SelectorCAC-12Mic HolderCCU-700ACamera Control UnitCCU-550 with BKP-5973Camera Control UnitCNU-700Camera Command Network UnitCNU-500Camera Command Network UnitVCS-700Video SelectorARU-701Aspect Ratio Converter UnitARU-702Aspect Ratio Converter UnitRM-B150Remote Control UnitRCP-700Remote Control PanelRCP-701Remote Control PanelRCP-720Remote Control PanelRCP-721Remote Control PanelFC2-PD50/PD250Optical Fiber Cable13

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