Description

High End Multi-Format Digital HDTV Production Camera

The SK-HD1000E is a high-performance dockable design portable HDTV Studio and EFP camera. With its new 2.3 million pixels native 1080i 3-CCD, the SK-HD1000E provides outstanding performance. The camera offers sharper and cleaner HD images due to its 16-bit A/D converters and Hitachi’s implementation of the latest digital processing technology. The camera achieves outstanding high sensitivity and a low vertical smear.

Camera head available with:

SK-HD1000E	1080/50i/59.94i	1 x optical filter 4ND/5ECC

CCU outputs available with: 1080i or 720p, 1080i/720p (switchable) or 720p/1080i (switchable), CU-HD1000 CCU 1080p 3G upgradeable

Features

• HD-SDI output directly from camera head and CCU
• SDTV PAL output down-converted at CCU
• Flawless signal transmission offered by use of Digital Optical Fiber cable up to 3.000 m with CCU power or high-speed Digital Triax cable transmission up to 900 m
• Ability to operate self-contained (without CCU) with standard provision of HD-SDI from camera head
• Independent control of HD & SDTV detail and masking
• Choice of 3 different joystick or rotary-type and with LCD-display operation panels
• Small form-factor Master Setup Unit SU-1000
• Choice of 2 different CCUs: Fiber- or Triax-CCU with 1080i or 720p switchable output
• 9-inch high resolution LCD Color viewfinder (VF-L9HD) and 5-inch high resolution B/W CRT (4:3) viewfinder
• VF-HD500 available for EFP use
• 2-inch high resolution B/W CRT (16:9) VF-402E available for ENG use
• VF Focus assist (VF Area marker,Focus indicator and quage)
• Precision Focus
• Cameraman VF video is always HD even if returns are SD digital or analog
• CCU Return signal inputs can be HD or SD, analog or digital selectable
• Incorporates advanced video control functions: Full automatic setup using Gray Scale
• Direct data transfer from SU or memory cards
• HD signal linear masking & 12-vector color painting
• Ultra Gamma (Gama table: 7 different settings)
• Black stretch
• Preset Masking (6 settings: DEFAULT, ITU-709, SMPTE-240M, SMPT-WIDE, NTSC, EBU)
• 2 channels Flesh-tone masking and multiple memories Flesh-tone detail correction settings
• Knee saturation and aperture function
• Pre-gamma level controls for fine reproduction of dark areas
• Real time and offline diagnostic system with character display superimposed on PIX video output
• Analog genlock or HD Tri-level sync capable
• 1080i, 2/3-inch 2.3 Mpixel 3 x IT CCD or 720p 1.0 Mpixel 3 x IT CCDs
• Bayonet lens mount
• 16 : 9 format
• >1100 TV lines (1080i)
• >700 TV lines (720p) of HDTV resolution
• 16 bit A/D converters
• S/N ratio, >61dB (1080i native), >58dB (720p native)
• Depth of modulation: 60% (1080i), 50% (720p) at 27,5 MHz
• Sensitivity 2000 lux, @ f10
• Filter: SK-HD1000E, 1 x motorized optical filter wheel, 1.Clear, 2.Cross, 3:1/16ND, 4:1/64ND, ECC: 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, 6300K, 8000K
  Optional: ECC: 3200K, 5600K, 7500K, AWC (auto white balance-continuously)
• Mass: 2.2 kg (head only)
• Power consumption: 16W (head only)
• DC-Out: 12V/1A (camera adapter)
• AC-Out: 220V/100W (camera adapter)

Downloads

• Datasheet
• New Accessories: CA/CU-HD550 Brochure
• Operation Manual

Configuration

• System Configuration Chart (open in new window)

CA-HF1000E (discontinued product)

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Camera Adapter (Fiber)

CCU connector:	1 x HFOC female connector (LEMO) SMPTE-304M-type
Intercom:	2 channels, each 5-pin XLR, channel selection, MIC on/off, Volume control
Program audio:	2 x PGM audio level controls with Channel 1 & Channel 2 intercom mix
Teleprompter power output:	1 x 5-pin. AC 230 V/100 VA external prompter R/G Tally drive out depending on configuration)
Microphones:	Channel 1 & 2, Line or MIC level select (MENU), with +48 V phantom power on/off
Return/Aux switcher:	2 channels, 4 x input remote AUX/VF (RET control)
Video in- & outputs:	2 x HD-SDI1 (1080p, 3Gbit/s) OUT 1 x SD analog teleprompter out sheared with Genlock in (switchable)
Other I/O:	1 x 29-pin (for SA-1100 cable-less interface, female) 1 x 5-pin script lamp DC 12V (1A max/female) 1 x 5-pin VF AUX return (female/for use in cranes or extended Head/ VF configurations) 1 x XLR 4-pin. DC 12V power input (male)
Dimensions:	133(W)x189(H) x194(D)mm
Weight:	app. 2.2 kg, (4.8 lbs)
Operating temperature:	-10°C to +45°C (14°F to 114°F)

CX-HD1300E

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Camera Adapter (Triax)

CCU connector:	1 x-Triax connector (Fiber)
Video transmission system:	Fully digital bi-directional. 10-bit, 4:2:2 sampling, 3G (1080p50/59.94)
Intercom:	2 x channel, 5-pin each XLR, MIC on/off, ENG/PD level control. Tracker level control
Program audio:	2 x PGM audio level controls with Channel 1 & Channel 2 intercom mix
Teleprompter power output:	1 x 5-pin. AC 230 V/100 VA. external prompter R/G Tally drive out
Microphones:	Channel 1 & 2, Line or MIC level select (MENU), with +48 V phantom power on/off
Return/Aux switcher:	Remote AUX/VF video select connector (RET control)
Video in- & outputs:	2 x HD-SDI 1/3 OUT, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI 3G-SDI (1O8Op5O/59,94): SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI (1080i50/59.94): SMPTE292M 1 x HD-SDI 2 OUT - 3G-SDI or HD-SDI 3G-SDI (l080pSO/59.94): SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI (1080i50/59.94): SMPTE292M 1 x SD analog prompter out shared with Genlock in
Other I/O:	1 x 29-pin (for SA-1100 cable-less interface, female) 1 x 5-pin script lamp DC 12V (1.0 A max., female) 1 x 6-pin VF AUX return (female/for use in cranes or extended Head/VF configurations) 1 x XLR 4-pin, DC 12V power input (male)
Dimensions:	142(W)x 1B8(H)x202(D) mm
Weight:	app 2.6 kg, (5.7 lbs.)
Operating temperature:	-10 °C to +45 °C, (14 °F to +114 °F)

CA-HF550E

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Camera Adapter (Fiber)

CCU connector:	1 x HFOC female connector (LEMO) SMPTE-304M-type
Intercom:	1 channel with 5-pin XLR Headset connector. MIC off/ENG/PROD. Headset Level controls for ENG and PROD Intercom.
Program audio:	2 x PGM audio level controls with intercom mix
AC 230V output:	1 x 5-pin. AC 230 V/100 VA Power Output. Tally drive out.
Microphones:	Channel 1 & 2, Line or MIC level select (MENU), with +48 V phantom power on/off
Video input & outputs:	2x HD-SDI/RET1/2 OUT (Camera/Return switchable) 3G-SDI (1080p50/59.94): SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI (1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94): SMPTE292M
Other I/O:	1x XLR 4-pin, 12VDC power input (male)
Dimensions:	137 (W) x 188 (H) x 201 (D)
Weight:	2.2 kg, (4.8 lbs) approximately
Operating temperature:	-10 °C to +45 °C, (14 °F to +114 °F)

Camera Control Units

CU-HD500

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Fiber CCU with 1,5G Video transmission system with fiber connector (Lemo).

GENLOCK IN:	1x BNC, B-BST 0.45Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through), HDTV tri-level sync 0.60Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through)
RETURN IN (1/2):	1x BNC, HD SDI or SD SDI
PROMPT IN:	1x BNC, VS or VBS 1.0Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through)
INTERCOM (HEAD SET):	5-pin XLR, -60dBm
COMMUNICATION:	1x D-sub 25-pin, Incom, Tally
INTERCOM:	0dBm, 600 Ω at 4Wire, 0dBu or -15dBu, 200 Ω at 2Wire
PGM:	0dBm / 600 Ω
R/G TALLY IN:	Contact or DC supply
HD/SD OUT:	2x BNC, HD-SDI (embedded audio available) 4 x BNC, HD-SDI or SD-SDI selectable (embedded audio available) HD-SDI or SD-SDI selectable PIX (embedded audio available)
MIC OUT 1:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
MIC OUT 2:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
INTERCOM (HEAD SET):	1x XLR, 5-pin, 0dBu Max. +15dB
REMOTE 1:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p
REMOTE 2:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p
MIC REMOTE:	1x D-sub 25-pin MIC 1.2 GAIN
TALLY OUT (R/G):	1x D-sub 9-pin, Contact 24VDC, 10 mA
WFM CONTROL:	1x D-sub 15-pin WFM 0-7,0/ 5V
Power supply voltage:	230VAC, 50Hz
Mass:	9 kg, 15.4 lbs. approx.
Dimension:	432 (W) × 88 (H) × 419 (D) mm, 2 RU
Operating temperature:	0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
Power consumption:	300W app. (AC operation, incl. Z-HD6000, VF-L20HD & AUX power out 100VA)

CU-HD1300TE

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Triax CCU with 3G Video transmission system with triax connector (Fischer).

GENLOCK IN:	1x BNC, B-BST 0.45Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through), HDTV tri-level sync 0.60Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through)
RETURN IN (1/2):	2x BNC, 3G-SDI / HD SDI (1080i or 720p) / SD SDI, 3G-SDI: SMPTE 424/425 Level-A, HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M, SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M-C
PROMPT IN:	1x BNC, VS or VBS 1.0Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through)
INTERCOM (HEAD SET):	5-pin XLR, -60dBm
COMMUNICATION:	1x D-sub 25-pin, Incom, Tally
INTERCOM:	0dBm, 600 Ω at 4Wire, 0dBu or -15dBu, 200 Ω at 2Wire, (ENG, PROD) Clear-Com and RTS compatible
PGM:	0dBm / 600 Ω
R/G TALLY IN:	Contact or Voltage selectable
REMOTE 1:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p or 1x D-sub, 9-pin RS-232C (switchable)
REMOTE 2:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p
REMOTE 3:	1x RJ-45
HD/SD OUT (1/2/3):	6x BNC, 3G-SDI (1080p) / HD-SDI (1080/25p, 1080/25PsF, 1080i or 720p) / SD-SDI selectable (embedded audio available)
3G-SDI:	SMPTE 424/425 Level-A
HD-SDI:	SMPTE 292M
SD-SDI:	SMPTE 259M-C
PIX/WFW OUT:	1x BNC, 3G-SDI/HD-SDI (1080i or 720p) / SD-SDI selectable (embedded audio)
3G-SDI:	SMPTE 424/425 Level-A
HD-SDI:	SMPTE 292M
SD-SDI:	SMPTE 259M-C
MIC OUT 1:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
MIC OUT 2:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
INTERCOM (HEAD SET):	1x XLR, 5-pin, 0dBu Max. +15dB
REMOTE 1:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p or 1x D-sub, 9-pin RS-232C (switchable)
REMOTE 2:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p
REMOTE 3:	1x RJ-45
COMMUNICATION:	1x D-sub 25-pin
INTERCOM:	0dBm, 600 Ω at 4Wire/ 0dBu or -15dBu, 200 Ω at 2Wire (ENG, PD and PGM)
TALLY OUT (R/G):	1x D-sub 9-pin, Contact 24VDC, 10 mA
WFM CONTROL:	1x D-sub 15-pin WFM 0-7,0/ 5V
Power supply voltage:	100 to 240VAC, 47 to 63Hz (with auto-sensing mode)
Mass:	11 kg, 24.3 lbs. approx.
Dimension:	432 (W) × 88 (H) × 419 (D) mm, 2 RU
Operating temperature:	0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
Power consumption:	300W app. (AC operation, incl. SK-HD1300E, VF-L20HD & AUX power out 100VA)

CU-HD550FE

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Fiber CCU with 3G Video transmission system with fiber connector (Lemo).

GENLOCK IN:	1x BNC, B-BST 0.45Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through), HDTV tri-level sync 0.60Vp-p/75 Ω (loop through)
RETURN IN (1/2):	2x BNC, 3G-SDI or HD-SDI or SD-SDI 3G-SDI : SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI : SMPTE292M SD-SDI : SMPTE259M-C
COMMUNICATION:	1x D-sub 25-pin, Incom, Tally
INTERCOM:	0dBm, 600 Ω at 4Wire, 0dBu or -15dBu, 200 Ω at 2Wire, (ENG, PROD) Clear-Com and RTS compatible
PGM:	0dBm / 600 Ω
R/G TALLY IN:	Contact or Voltage selectable
HD/SD OUT (1/2):	4x BNC, 3G-SDI or HD-SDI or SD-SDI selectable (Embedded 2-Chnl audio available) 3G-SDI : SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI : SMPTE292M SD-SDI : SMPTE259M-C
PIX/WFM OUT:	2x BNC, 3G-SDI or HD-SDI or SD-SDI selectable (Embedded 2-Chnl audio available) 3G-SDI : SMPTE424/425 Level-A HD-SDI : SMPTE292M SD-SDI : SMPTE259M-C
MIC OUT 1:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
MIC OUT 2:	1x XLR, 3-pin, 0dBm / 600 Ω
REMOTE 1:	1x 4-pin, 1.5Vp-p
REMOTE 2:	1x RJ-45
Power supply voltage:	100 to 240VAC, 47 to 63Hz (with auto-sensing mode)
Mass:	10 kg, 22 lbs. approx.
Power consumption:	300W approx. (AC operation, incl. SK-HD1800 or Z-HD5500, CA-HF550, VF-L20HD and AUX power out 100VA)
Operating temperature:	0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F

Viewfinder

HDF-700H-S1 / AT-750

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Viewfinder

7” LCD Color (16:9) FUL-HD Viewfinder

Number of pixel:	1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Functions:	Contrast, brightness, sharpness knob VR (front facing) Vectorscop & Viewform display
Tally:	R/G Tally
Dimension:	195(W) x 153(H) x 50(D) mm
Power Consumption:	Approx. 12 W
Viewfinder Adapter:	AT-750

VF-701HDA-H / AT-701

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Viewfinder

7” LCD Color (16:9) HD Viewfinder

Number of pixel:	1280 (H) x 800 (V)
Functions:	Contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness knob VR (front facing)
Tally:	R/G Tally
Dimension:	207(W) x 147(H) x 44(D) mm
Power Consumption:	Approx. 11 W
Viewfinder Adapter:	AT-701

VF-L90HD / AT-90 / AT-951

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Viewfinder

9” LCD Color (16:9) Viewfinder

Number of pixel:	1280(H) x 768(V)
Angle of view:	up and down 170°, left and right 170°
Marker:	Marker 1 on/off, Marker 2 on/off
Tally:	R/G and Front tally switch (H/L/off) 3 steps
Functions:	Lens extender on/off, waveform on/off, contrast, brightness, peaking, chroma and back light
Power:	On/off switch
Dimension:	230(W)×175(H)×86(D) mm
Power Consumption:	approx. 16 W
Viewfinder Adapter:	AT-951 or AT-90

HDF-EL800H / AT-90 / AT-951

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Viewfinder

7.4” OLED Color (16:9) Viewfinder

Number of pixel:	960(H) x 540(V)
Functions:	Contrast, brightness, peaking & waveform on/off
Tally:	R/G Tally
Dimension:	215(W) x 158(H) x 51.5(D) mm
Power Consumption:	Approx. 20 W
Viewfinder Adapter:	AT-951 or AT-90

VF-L20HD

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Viewfinder

2” LCD Color HD Viewfinder

Number of pixel:	960 (H) x 540 (V)
Marker:	Center marker, 16:9 marker, 4:3 marker, area markers, markers on/off
Tally:	R/G Tally, Tally on/off
Adjustments:	Contrast, brightness, peaking
Power Consumption:	Approx. 5.0 W (at Heater -OFF), 6.5 W (at Heater -ON)

Remote/Setup Control Unit + Studio Adapter

RU-1500JY-R1/-S3

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Remote Control Unit

The high-performance touchscreen Remote Control Unit RU-1500JY-R1/-S3 is connected to the Camera Control Unit (CCU) for remote operation of the camera or directly to the SK-HD camera series or Z-HD camera series. The RU-1500JY-S3 has a new feature that signs on the top panel are lit by back light. Operators can see signs on the panel in the dark operation room.

All key Camera Control functions, such as the one touch color temperature function, makes the RU-1500JY-R1/-S3 ideal not only for professional TV studios but also for OB van use. Lens iris control, pedestal control and preview switch are assembled with an axis joystick control knob (RU-1500JY/-S3). The camera can be easily adjusted using the 3.5 inch LCD touchscreen panel and rotary encoders. Custom switches further support the professional user in designing a personal workflow.

Main control items are:	Camera power on/off, auto setup execution, save data file (scene file 0 to 8), manual adjustment using the rotary encoder and knobs, various on/off controls, PIX & WF video output select.
Network control:	RJ-45 TCP/IP

SU-1000

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Setup Control Unit

The setup control unit SU-1000-R1 provides centralized control of SK-HD camera series or Z-HD camera series offering abundant camera adjustment functions. The compact and lightweight SU-1000-R1 features Color LCD indicators in the display section and other functions for easy use. The SU-1000-R1 can be used for various purposes, including being mounted on a broadcast OB Van. Up to 128 cameras can be controlled with IP network via SU-1000-R1 master setup control unit.

SA-1000-S3/SA-1100

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Studio adapter with lens mounting option

The SA-1000-S3/SA-1100 is a heavy-duty studio adapter designed for use with the Hitachi SK-HD or Z-HD series portable HDTV television camera. With the SA-1000-S3/SA-1100, the SK-HD or Z-HD series cameras can be used in a studio or field configuration. The SK-HD & Z-HD series portable HDTV television cameras can be easily installed and removed from the SA-1000-S3/SA-1100 chassis as required by the user to meet television program production requirements in studio and field.

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