eAUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance automatic

adjustment) switch

To automatically adjust white and black balance when the camera is used in stand-alone status without connecting to a CCU.

WHT: To automatically adjust white balance.

BLK: To automatically adjust black balance.

For details, see “Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance” (page 13).

fINTERCOM LEVEL control

To adjust the intercom/earphone volume level.

The intercom level adjustment is enabled when the LEVEL/ MIC switch on the UC-type operation panel (page 7) or the LEVEL switch on the CE-type operation panel (page 8) on the rear is set to “FRONT.”

gRET (return video) button

When this button is pressed, the picture on the viewfinder changes to the return video signal selected with the RET 2/3/ 4 select switch (page 7) on the operation panel on the rear of the camera.

You can also assign other functions with a menu operation.

hLENS connector (12-pin)

Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens functions through this cable.

iMIC 1 IN (microphone 1 input) connector (XLR 3-pin) Connect a microphone.

This connector and the AUDIO IN CH1 connector are alternately activated with the MIC 1 select switch on the rear connector panel.

jTripod mount (bottom)

Attach the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the camera on a tripod.

For details, see “Mounting the Camera to a Tripod” (page 12).

Rear

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aTally lamp and switch

ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal is input to the connected CCU or a call signal is generated in response to pressing of a CALL button.

OFF: The tally lamp is prevented from lighting.

bShoulder strap fitting post

cOperation panel (See “Operation panel”.)

dCamera Control Unit (CCU) connector (triax

connector)

Connect an HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit using a triax cable.

eINTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin)

Connect an XLR 5-pin headset for input and output of intercom audio signals.

The connector can be used for communication over the engineer line when the camera is in standby status.

fEARPHONE jack (stereo minijack)

For connecting an earphone for output of the intercom audio.

gConnector panel (See “Connector panel” on page 8.)

hCAMERA POWER switch and indicator

CCU: To operate on power supply via the connected CCU.

EXT: To operate on power supply through the DC IN connector.

The indicator is lit in green during operation. It is lit in red while standby power is being supplied from the CCU, even if the switch is set to OFF.

iCALL button

When you press this button, the red tally lamp of the connected external control device (RCP/RM, HKCU-FP1, etc.) will light. Use to call the operator of the external control device.

jShoulder pad

You can adjust the position on your shoulder.

For details, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” (page 13).

Operation panel

UC type: Model for NTSC areas

 

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RET1

RET

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ASSIGNABLE

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MIC

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

REAR

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OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

FRONT

OFF INCOM

 

 

 

PROD

 

 

 

 

ENG

INTERCOM EARPHONE

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aRET 1 (return video 1) button

The return video signal is displayed on the viewfinder screen while the button is held pressed.

bRET (return video) button and 2/3/4 (return video 2/3/4)

select switch

When other return video systems are used in addition to return video 1, the signal selected with the 2/3/4 switch is displayed on the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button pressed.

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