Specifications

DXC-D30
DOCKABLE CAMERAS
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Dual Zebra Patterns
Allows two types of Zebra patterns to be
set. Zebra 1 can be set within a range of
70to 90 IRE in 1 IRE increments. When
set to Zebra 2, the camera switches to more
than 100% video level or Peak White
level. In addition, both patterns can be
simultaneously displayed.
Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the DXC-D30’s shoulder
pad is adjustable forward or backward to
provide a comfortable, well-balanced camera
whether docked to a VCR or connected to
a camera adapter.
Date/Time Superimposition
You can superimpose the date and time on
the video signal when the clock switch is on.
Real Time
Self Diagnostics
Though highly reliable, the DXC-D30
employs a powerful self diagnostic system.
In realtime it will inform you of system
status and will pinpoint the trouble source
to help minimize down time in the (rare)
event of malfunction.
RS-232 Connector
10-pin remote connector designed in
accordance with the RS-232 standard
allows control from a computer.
Camera Setup
Management
Menu driven, the DXC-D30 allows setup
changes via superimposed characters on
the viewfinder. Depending on the require-
ment, the menu contents can be selected
with the setup (STD/FILE) switch.
When set to the STD position, as with
conventional Sony cameras, changes to
camera settings are done via the viewfind-
er menu system.
In FILE position, five factory preset files
address common lighting situations, such as
standard, high saturation, and fluorescent,
while three User files allow you to set
camera parameters which match your own
particular shooting situations. User Files
are easily made by modifying one of the
preset files.
SONY
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Technology
DSP Detail Corrections
Tru-Eye Process
In conventional RGB analog or digital pro-
cessing cameras, some non-linear signal pro-
cessing occurs after gamma correction, such
as White Clip and Knee Correction. This
can result in hue factor distortion, a phe-
nomenon particularly obvious in extreme
high light conditions. A breakthrough inno-
vation TruEye process totally eliminates this
problem..TruEye manages video data accord-
ing to three factors — brightness, hue and
saturation. Thereby, color in low and high
light situations is as faithfully reproduced as by
the human eye, without hue factor distor-
tion, hence the name TruEye.
DynaLatitude
Based on the TruEye system, a unique fea-
ture called DynaLatitude adaptively man-
ages the contrast of each pixel according to
analysis of the video signal level distribu-
tion. This brings a new dimension to tech-
nologies like Dynamic Contrast Control
(DCC) which controls the dynamic range of
video signals.
DynaLatitude optimizes video level distrib-
ution based on signal histograms to make
the most of the limited dynamic range of the
video signal. Even in difficult lighting situa-
tions picture quality will be greatly
improved.
Advanced DSP technology also allowed Sony to incorporate sophisticated, high quality
enhancements, including: Skin Detail with Auto Detection, Clean Detail in difficult lighting
conditions and Red Vertical Detail Correction.
Skin Detail with Auto Detection
Gives your subjects a smooth complexion
with a soft image in the facial area, while
maintaining sharpness in other areas.
Controls on the camera let you to designate
the active skin area and choose the color
range and level. The designated active area
of Skin Detail is set by simply adjusting the
Area Detection cursor on the viewfinder
screen. The color range and skin detail level
can also be set by viewfinder menu system.
Sharp Images In Saturated Lighting
Another advantage — subjects which are
highly saturated or bathed in red light —
situations which are traditionally difficult
to shoot with any degree of image sharp-
ness. With DSP, the system creates a verti-
cal detail correction signal from the green
and red signal. This correction signal
allows the camera to capture a very sharp
image, even under the most difficult of
saturation environments.
Clean Detail Images In Difficult Lighting
DSP technology provides exceptionally clean detail images in difficult lighting conditions. The
DXC-D30 provides edges with a natural line and appropriate thickness in areas with extreme
dark-to-light or light-to-dark transitions, by digitally optimizing the level of detail signal to
each of the transition parts – not by just clipping the detail signal. Consequently, the 'Black
Halo' effect which is seen as thick black edges surrounding an extremely bright object, as well
as a stepping diagonal edge, are dramatically reduced.
Continuity Of Image Between Cameras
DSP allows the camera to maintain a high degree of stability in its video output. Because set-
tings are stored digitally, picture tone can be kept uniform among multiple D30 cameras.
DSP modifies all cameras to fall in the same image parameters, crucial to quality of video and
for consistency when more than one camera is being used to shoot a scene.