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HDC-2400 (HDC2400)

3G multi format HD system camera

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Overview

Offers 3G 1080/50P transmission as standard
The HDC-2400 system camera is part of the HDC-2500 Series - successor to the HDC-1500R Series - and incorporates Sony’s advanced technologies for studio cameras. A 2/3-inch CCD and the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) with 16 bit A/D converter provides amazing picture quality with minimal noise and high dynamic range.

Extra functions and enhanced body design
The HDC-2400 has a camera body designed for exceptional robustness and operational efficiency. The HDC-2400 also provides more flexibility on transmission due to its side panel that can be easily replaced for HD Wireless (3rd Party) or Triax transmission (availability TBC) systems.

3G capable
The HDC-2400 is 3G and a multi-format product (1080/50i,59.94i and 720/50p,59.94p). It can be fully updated to the HDC-2500 by adding option keys (23.97p/25p, 50p/59.94p, 100i/119.88i).
This product contains pre-installed software and requires the purchase of licence keys to activate some functions.

Features

Newly developed CCD and DSP
The CCD and DSP provides incomparable picture quality due to the new 2/3-inch CCD & 16bit A/D converter, improved S/N Ratio, better low light and highlights handling. This enables more creative capabilities from variety shows to DMC productions and more realistic rendering of sport events.
1080/50P and 3G single link
The HDC-2400 offers 3G capability and Beyond 1080/50P,59.94P format using the extra bandwidth: RGB 12bit output for creative shootings, 3D Transmission on one cable, extra fibre length up to 4km, double speed acquisition, gigabit Ethernet Trunk line, and more.
High reliability and operational efficiency
The HDC-2400 has been designed for being more robust than ever for all kind of shooting conditions of Outside Broadcasters. It new carbon fibre body provides a more solid camera body for less weight and environmental footprint.
Compatibility with HDC-1500R Series accessories
As the HDC-2400 is fully compatible with HDC-1500R Series cameras, it inherits their very wide choice of peripherals such as viewfinders (HDVF), Remote Control Panels (RCP) and the Sony unique Large Lens Adapters (HDLA) system.

Specifications

General
Power requirement
240 V AC, 1.4 A (max.),
180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.),
12 V DC, 7 A (max.)
Operating temperature
-20 °C to +45 °C (-4 °F to +113 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Mass
4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz)
Camera
Pickup device
3-chip 2/3-inch type CCD
Effective picture elements (H x V)
1920 x 1080
Signal format
1080/50i,59.94i
720/50p, 59.94p
Spectrum system
F1.4 prism
Lens mount
Sony bayonet mount
Built-in filters CC
Electrical (CC optical filters are available with optional HKC-DF20)
Built-in filters ND
1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND, 5: CROSS
Sensitivity
(at 2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflectance)
F11 (1080/50i), F10 (1080/59.94i)
Signal-to-noise ratio (1080i, typical)
-60 dB/-64 dB (w/NS max.)
Horizontal resolution (1080i)
1000 TV lines (at center)
Shutter speed selection
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 sec (50i)
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 sec (59.94i)
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 sec (50p)
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000 sec (59.94p)
Modulation depth (1080i, typical)
Y: 50% at 27.5 MHz (800 TV lines with typical lens), Pb/Pr: 80% at 12 MHz
Input/output connectors
Audio input (CH1)
XLR-3-pin (female) (x1), mic or line selectable
Audio input (CH2)
XLR-3-pin (female) (x1), AES/EBU or mic or line selectable
Mic 1 input
XLR-3-pin (female) (x1)
Return control input
6-pin (x1)
Prompter output/Genlock input/Return input
BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Prompter
BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
DC input
XLR-4-pin (x1), 10.5 to 17 V DC
DC output
4-pin (x1), 10.5 to 17 V DC, 0.5 A (max.),
2-pin (x1), 10.5 to 17 V DC, 2.5 A (max.)
Test output
BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI 1 output (with embedded audio)
BNC (x1) 3G-SDI, HD-SDI
SDI 2 output
BNC (x1) HD-SDI
SDI-MONI
BNC (x1) HD-SDI or SD-SDI selectable
Earphone output
Stereo minijack (1)
CCU
Electro-optical connector (x1)
Tracker
10-pin (x1)
Crane
12-pin (x1)
Intercom 1
XLR-5-pin (female) (x1)
Intercom 2
XLR-5-pin (female) (x1)
Remote
8-pin (x1)
Lens
12-pin (x1)
Viewfinder
20-pin (x1)
Supplied accessories
Operation manual (1),
Cable clamp belt (1 set),
Camera number label (1),
Screws (+B3x8) (2)