Sony Microscope Magnifier HDLA1500 User Manual

LARGE LENS ADAPTOR  
HDLA1500  
HDLA1505  
LARGE VIEWFINDER ADAPTOR  
HDLA1507  
OPERATION MANUAL [English]  
1st Edition  
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Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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Foreword  
Overview  
The HDLA1500-series adaptors are designed to enable  
mounting a large lens for studio use and/or a large  
viewfinder to a portable-type HD Color Camera, such as  
HDC1400/1400R, HDC1450/1450R, HDC1500/1500R,  
HDC1550/1550R, HDC3300/3300R and HSC-300.  
The HDLA1500/1505 Large Lens Adaptor, in  
Model-Distinction Labels Used in  
This Manual  
Indications of functions specific to particular  
models  
combination with a viewfinder among various types,  
allows the camera to be fitted with a large lens of high  
magnification, yielding high-speed controlability for  
system camera operations in studios or on relay mobiles.  
The HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptor accepts a  
portable camera on which a lens has been mounted so that  
it can be used in combination with a large viewfinder.  
This manual describes three models of the HDLA1500  
series: the HDLA1500 and HDLA1505 Large Lens  
Adaptors, and the HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptor.  
The differences in shapes, functions, and operations  
among models are clarified with the model names in the  
text or the following model-distinction labels:  
[1500]  
Text or figures applicable to the HDLA1500  
Principal Differences Among the  
Models  
[1505]  
Text or figures applicable to the HDLA1505  
The mountable lens and viewfinder depends on the model.  
[1507]  
HDLA1500  
HDLA1505  
HDLA1507  
Text or figures applicable to the HDLA1507  
Large lens for Can be  
Can be  
attached to  
the lens  
studio use  
attached to  
the lens  
Text and figures for which there is no such labels apply in  
common to all three models.  
_
mount on the mount on the  
front panel  
front panel  
Portable lens  
Can be used  
mounted on  
the camera  
as-is  
_
_
Large type  
(e.g.  
Can be  
Can be  
mounted on  
the table of  
mounted on  
the table of  
the rear upper  
block  
HDVF-700A,  
_
HDVF-EL100) the rear upper  
block  
Small type  
(e.g.  
Can be used  
mounted on  
the camera  
as-is  
HDVF-550,  
_
_
HDVF-C730W,  
HDVF-C950W)  
Features  
Compatible with large lenses of Sony  
specifications  
[1500][1505]  
The adaptor allows you to attach Sony hanger-type large  
lenses. It is compatible with both full servo-controlled and  
manually controlled lenses.  
Instant Docking Mechanism  
The camera can be mounted with no cable connections and  
no adjustments. Signal, power and control interface  
Foreword / Overview  
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between the camera and the adaptor are achieved via a  
special connector located on the bottom of the camera  
without the need for any cable. The special mechanism that  
requires no adjustment is employed also for connection of  
a lens.  
System Configuration  
Peripherals and related devices for the HDLA1500 series  
are shown in the figures.  
Note  
Independent lens attachment/detachment  
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices  
shown in the figures has been discontinued.  
For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony  
dealer or a Sony sales representative.  
To make transportation and storage easy, you can attach/  
detach the lens only, leaving the camera mounted in the  
adaptor.  
HDLA1500  
Compatible with large viewfinders  
[1500][1507]  
1)  
HD Color Camera  
The HDVF-700A (7-inch monochrome) or HDVF-EL100  
(11-inch color) can be attached to the viewfinder table.  
With the mechanism to slide the position of the viewfinder  
forward and back, the portable camera in the adaptor can  
have the same total longitudinal size as that of the  
HDC1000/1000R, a large camera for studio use,  
permitting you to readily use the portable camera as if it  
were a studio-use camera.  
Camera Control  
2)  
Uni  
t
a)  
Camera hangers  
(supplied with  
HDLA1500)  
CAC-6  
Return Video  
Selector  
Intercom  
Headset  
Control panel of the studio-use camera  
type  
The control panel on the rear panel provides functions  
equivalent to those of the HDC1000/1000R video camera  
for studio use. It allows you to operate the portable camera  
in this adaptor as you would a studio camera.  
HDVF-700A  
HDVF-EL100  
Viewfinder  
Zoom Lens  
(for studio use)  
HDLA1500  
V-wedge shoe  
(supplied with  
the tripod)  
BKP-7911  
Script Holder  
Tripod  
a) Part No.: A-1128-405-A  
1) HDC1400/1400R, HDC1450/1450R, HDC1500/1500R, HDC1550/  
1550R, HDC3300/3300R, HSC-300  
2) HDCU1000/1500/3300/3300R, HSCU-300  
Overview  
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HDLA1505  
HDLA1507  
HDVF-550/C730W/C950W  
Viewfinder  
1)  
HD Color Camera + Lens  
Camera Control  
2)  
Unit  
1)  
HD Color Camera  
CAC-6  
Return Video  
Selector  
Camera Control  
Unit  
2)  
a)  
Camera hangers  
Intercom  
Headset  
(supplied with  
HDLA1505)  
CAC-6  
Return Video  
Selector  
HDVF-700A  
HDVF-EL100  
Viewfinder  
Intercom  
Headset  
Zoom Lens  
(for studio use)  
HDLA1507  
HDLA1505  
V-wedge shoe  
(supplied with  
the tripod)  
V-wedge shoe  
(supplied with  
the tripod)  
BKP-7911  
Script Holder  
BKP-7911  
Script Holder  
Tripod  
Tripod  
a) Part No.: A-1128-405-A  
1) HDC1400/1400R, HDC1450/1450R, HDC1500/1500R, HDC1550/  
1550R, HDC3300/3300R, HSC-300  
1) HDC1400/1400R, HDC1450/1450R, HDC1500/1500R, HDC1550/  
1550R, HDC3300/3300R, HSC-300  
2) HDCU1000/1500/3300/3300R, HSCU-300  
2) HDCU1000/1500/3300/3300R, HSCU-300  
Overview  
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Precautions  
Do not subject to severe shocks  
Damage to the case or internal components may result.  
Operation and storage environment  
Store in a level place with air conditioning.  
Avoid use or storage in the following places:  
• Extremely hot or cold places  
• Places with high humidity  
• Places with strong vibration  
• Near strong magnetic fields  
• In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near  
heating equipment  
Condensation  
If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm  
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form  
on the lens or inside the camera.  
The camera has no built-in condensation indicator. If you  
find condensation on the body or lens, switch the camera  
off and wait for the condensation to disappear for about  
one hour.  
Precautions  
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Locations and Functions of Parts  
Side Panel  
HDLA1500  
Viewfinder table (page 18)  
Viewfinder table lock lever  
b Camera handle catch  
a Tally lamp  
(opposite side)  
Viewfinder table release  
knob  
Lens mount (front)  
(page 20)  
Rear panel lock release  
lever  
c Holder for camera  
number plate  
e DC OUT connector  
Lens lock and lens  
lock holding knob  
(page 20)  
f Accessory bracket  
d Cable clamp  
g DC OUT connector  
HDLA1505  
b Camera handle catch  
a Tally lamp  
Lens mount (front)  
(page 20)  
Rear panel lock release  
lever  
c Holder for camera  
number plate  
e DC OUT connector  
Lens lock and lens  
lock holding knob  
(page 20)  
f Accessory bracket  
d Cable clamp  
g DC OUT connector  
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HDLA1507  
Viewfinder table (page 18)  
Viewfinder table lock lever  
(opposite side)  
Viewfinder table release  
knob  
Rear panel lock release  
lever  
c Holder for camera  
number plate  
e DC OUT connector  
f Accessory bracket  
d Cable clamp  
g DC OUT connector  
a Tally lamp [1500][1505]  
The lamp lights when a red tally signal is supplied to the  
f Accessory bracket  
Used to secure optional accessories such as the BKP-7911  
mounted camera.  
Script Holder.  
To display the camera number, attach the supplied number  
plate for up tally or select the desired number on the menu  
of the camera.  
For more information on attaching an accessory, see the  
accessory’s operation manual.  
g DC OUT connector (XLR 4-pin)  
To supply general-purpose power (12 V, max. 5 A ).  
b Camera handle catch [1500][1505]  
To hold the camera handle when the viewfinder is to be  
shifted toward the front.  
1)  
1) Limited depending on the conditions, such as the cable length between the  
camera and CCU, and the type of CCU, viewfinder or lens used in  
combination.  
c Holder for camera number plate  
Attach a number plate for side panel (supplied) to display  
the camera number.  
d Cable clamp  
Used to secure the camera cable.  
e DC OUT connector (round 4-pin)  
1)  
To supply power (12 V, max. 1.5 A ) to the script light of  
the BKP-7911 Script Holder.  
1) Limited depending on the conditions, such as the cable length between the  
camera and CCU, and the type of CCU, viewfinder or lens used in  
combination.  
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Rear Panel  
HDLA1500  
HDLA1507  
Control panel  
(page 12)  
Control panel  
(page 12)  
POWER  
R
POWER  
R
G
B
G
B
RET  
1
RET  
2
4
3
2
3
2
RET  
1
RET  
2
4
4
1
1
3
2
3
2
4
1
1
VF DTL  
OFF ON  
VF DTL  
OFF ON  
CURSOR  
2
CURSOR  
2
1
3
CALL  
1
3
CALL  
DC IN  
DC IN  
a Memo clip  
b DC IN connector  
b DC IN connector  
a Memo clip  
c Cable hanger  
c Cable hanger  
HDLA1505  
a Memo clip  
To hold scratch paper, etc.  
Open it to access the control panel.  
Control panel  
(page 12)  
b DC IN connector (4-pin)  
When the mounted camera is used in stand-alone status  
without a camera control panel, connect power (10.5 to 17  
V) for this adaptor here in addition to the power to the  
camera.  
POWER  
R
G
B
RET  
1
RET  
2
4
3
2
3
2
4
Note  
1
1
VF DTL  
CURSOR  
2
OFF ON  
1
3
CALL  
In stand-alone status, power supply from this unit is  
limited to 6.5 A. Check the power consumption of the  
device to be connected.  
c Cable hanger  
To hang the camera cable.  
DC IN  
b DC IN connector  
a Memo clip  
c Cable hanger  
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Control Panel  
a POWER indicator  
POWER  
b Video signal select buttons  
R
G
B
RET 1  
RET 2  
m Back tally lamp  
3
3
2
4
2
4
c RET 1 button and selector knob  
n RET 2 button and  
selector knob  
1
1
VF DTL  
OFF ON  
o VF DTL switch  
CURSOR  
p CALL button  
d CURSOR 1, 2, and 3 buttons  
e CURSOR STORE button  
f CURSOR ON button  
1
2
3
CALL  
q VF DTL control  
STORE  
r VF SCAN switch  
VF SCAN  
MIX VF  
ON  
16:9  
s MIX VF switch  
ON  
OFF  
4:3  
SCREEN SIZE  
MARKER  
t SCREEN SIZE MARKER  
switch  
MARKER  
H-POSI  
V-POSI  
ON  
ON  
g H-POSI control  
OFF  
u MARKER switch  
v UP TALLY switch  
w DISPLAY switch  
OFF  
DISPLAY UP TALLY  
ON  
ON  
h V-POSI control  
OFF  
WIDTH  
HEIGHT  
MENU  
OFF  
i WIDTH control  
CANCEL ENTER  
x MENU switch and control  
j HEIGHT control  
FILTER  
LOCAL  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
3
C
2
4
B
D
1
5
A
E
y ASSIGNABLE switch  
k FILTER LOCAL button  
ND  
CC  
l Filter selectors  
a POWER indicator  
This indicator lights up or goes dark as follows to indicate  
the power supply status of the camera:  
Green: Power is being supplied to the camera.  
Red: Power is being supplied to the camera, but the CAM  
PW button of the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or  
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel is set to  
OFF.  
When no buttons is pressed, the output will be a color  
signal if the viewfinder is a color model, and it will be the  
Y signal if the viewfinder is a monochrome model.  
The video output to the monitor connected to the TEST  
OUT connector of the camera will also depend on the  
setting of these buttons (however, this output is in  
monochrome in all situations).  
Yellow: Power is being supplied to the camera, but the VF  
PW button of the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or  
RCP-700/900-series Remote Control Panel is set to  
OFF, and power is not being supplied to the  
viewfinder.  
c RET 1 button and selector knob  
You may select from among the four return signals from  
the CCU, using the selector knob.  
By pressing the button, you can view the return video  
signal selected by the selector knob, on the viewfinder  
screen. Pressing the button again will switch the  
viewfinder screen display and monitor output back to the  
camera’s video signal.  
Off: Power is not being supplied to the camera.  
b Video signal select buttons  
Select the video output signal (R, G, or B) to the  
viewfinder.  
d CURSOR (cursor memory) 1, 2, and 3 buttons  
Used to store the size and position of the box cursor to be  
displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
Three different box cursor settings can be stored in  
memory using buttons 1, 2, and 3. Pressing one of these  
buttons will cause a cursor of the respective stored size and  
position to be displayed.  
The R, G, and B buttons may be pressed individually or in  
combination. The signal corresponding to each pressed  
button will be output. When two buttons are pressed, the  
output will consist of those two signals mixed together.  
When all three buttons are pressed, the output to the  
viewfinder will be the Y signal.  
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n RET 2 button and selector knob  
You may select from among the four return signals (1 to 4)  
from the CCU using the selector knob.  
By pressing the button, you can view the return video  
signal selected by the selector knob, on the viewfinder  
screen. Pressing the button again will switch the  
viewfinder screen display and monitor output back to the  
camera’s video signal.  
Note  
When one of the CURSOR buttons is lit, the H-POSI, V-  
POSI, WIDTH, and HEIGHT buttons do not function.  
e CURSOR STORE button  
Press this button to store the size and position of the box  
cursor in memory.  
Note  
Note  
If the CURSOR ON button is not lit, box cursor  
information will not be stored.  
If both the RET 1 and RET 2 buttons are pressed, the RET  
1 button takes the priority.  
f CURSOR ON button  
o VF DTL (viewfinder detail adjustment) switch  
ON: Emphasizes the contours of the image on the  
viewfinder screen. When the switch is set to this  
position, you can adjust the amount of detail using the  
VF DTL control.  
When this button is pressed, the button will light up and the  
box cursor will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.  
When the button is pressed again, the light will go off and  
the box cursor will disappear.  
OFF: Disables contour emphasis.  
g H-POSI (horizontal position) control  
Adjust the horizontal position of the box cursor displayed  
on the viewfinder screen within the effective resolution  
area.  
p CALL button  
• Press to call the operator of the Camera Control Unit, the  
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit, or the RCP-700/900-  
series Remote Control Panel connected to the camera.  
When pressed, the camera’s red tally lamp will light up  
if previously off, and turn off if previously on. The  
CALL button on the connected control devices will light  
up, and their buzzer will sound.  
h V-POSI (vertical position) control  
Adjust the vertical position of the box cursor displayed on  
the viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.  
i WIDTH control  
Adjust the width of the box cursor displayed on the  
viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.  
• When the CALL button on a connected control device is  
pressed, this button will light up.  
q VF DTL (viewfinder detail) control  
j HEIGHT control  
Adjust the height of the box cursor displayed on the  
viewfinder screen within the effective resolution area.  
Adjust the amount of detail of the picture on the viewfinder  
screen when the VF DTL switch is set to ON. This has no  
effect on the output signal of the camera.  
k FILTER LOCAL (filter local control) button  
Pressing and lightening this button enables selecting of a  
color temperature conversion filter and ND filter using the  
CC filter selector and ND filter selector. Pressing the  
button again (it goes dark) gives control of the filters to the  
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit or RCP-700/900-series  
Remote Control Panel.  
r VF (viewfinder) SCAN switch  
Used to control the viewfinder screen display.  
16:9: To set the viewfinder display to the 16:9 aspect ratio.  
4:3: To set the viewfinder display to the 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Note  
This switch is enabled on the HDVF-700A only.  
l Filter selectors  
s MIX VF (mixture viewfinder) switch  
When the FILTER LOCAL button is lit up, you can change  
the ND filter and CC (color temperature conversion) filter  
settings.  
Turn the left selector to select an ND filter and the right  
selector to select a CC filter.  
You can see the mixed signal of the camera’s output signal  
and the return video signal on the viewfinder screen.  
ON: This function is enabled. You can see the mixed signal  
of the camera’s output signal and the selected return  
video signal on the viewfinder screen when you press  
the RET 1 or RET 2 button.  
m Back tally lamp  
OFF: This function is disabled.  
This lamp lights red when the red tally signal is supplied to  
the camera. When the CALL button on the MSU-900/950  
Master Setup Unit or the RCP-700/900-series Remote  
Control Panel is pressed, the lamp lights if previously off  
or goes off if previously on.  
You can display the camera number selected on the menu.  
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t SCREEN SIZE MARKER switch  
Used to control the display of the screen size marker as  
follows:  
ON ( ): Areas outside the specified ratio area will be  
darkened.  
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ON ( ): The screen size marker (white lines) will be  
displayed.  
OFF: The screen size marker will not be displayed.  
Preparations with the Camera  
(HDLA1500/1505)  
Attach the camera hangers supplied with the adaptor to the  
camera.  
u MARKER switch  
Used to control the display of the marker as follows:  
ON: A marker selected from the menu will be displayed on  
the viewfinder screen.  
1
2
Remove the four blind bushes from the front panel.  
OFF: The marker will not be displayed.  
Attach the camera hangers (supplied, Part No.: A-  
1128-405-A (1 pair)) and secure them to the front  
panel of the camera by firmly tightening the +B4×10  
screws supplied with the hangers.  
v UP TALLY switch [1500][1505]  
Set whether or not the camera’s Up Tally lamp and the  
lens’ tally lamp will light when the camera receives a red  
tally signal.  
ON: The tally lamps will light.  
OFF: The tally lamps will not light.  
Camera hangers  
w DISPLAY switch  
The functions of the DISPLAY switch are as follows:  
ON: Text and messages describing the camera settings and  
operating status may be displayed on the viewfinder  
screen.  
OFF: Status messages will not appear on the viewfinder  
screen.  
MENU: Menus for camera settings will be displayed on  
the viewfinder screen.  
x MENU switch and control  
Use the control to select camera’s menu items or change  
setting values in the menus displayed on the viewfinder  
screen.  
Note  
The functions of the switch are as follows:  
ENTER: Confirm the camera’s menu or page selected  
using the MENU control, or confirm setting values.  
CANCEL: Cancel menu setting values or return to the  
previous menu page.  
Do not use any other screws than the supplied ones.  
Preparations with the Adaptor  
y ASSIGNABLE switch  
A function can be assigned with a camera menu operation.  
Removing the front cover [1500][1505]  
Remove the front cover.  
Attaching a V-wedge shoe  
If the camera is to be mounted on a tripod, first attach the  
V-wedge shoe (supplied with the tripod) to the adaptor.  
1
2
Place the adaptor on its side on a stable stand so that  
you have a good view of the base.  
Attach the V-wedge shoe to the base of the adaptor,  
using the screws supplied with the tripod.  
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Bottom of the adaptor  
Feet  
[1500][1507]  
Feet  
Remove the blind  
bush from the  
screw hole on the  
side panel.  
Cable hanger  
V-wedge shoe  
When attaching the V-wedge shoe, taking the total weight  
of the adaptor, camera, studio lens and viewfinder, and the  
size of the pan and tilt head of the tripod into consideration,  
choose a position such that the unit will be mounted stably  
on the tripod.  
Attach the stopper  
using the supplied  
screw.  
Note  
Some tripods cannot be attached unless the feet and cable  
hanger are removed from the adaptor.  
Remove the feet and hanger to use such a tripod.  
Example: To remove the feet near the V-wedge shoe  
Mounting the Camera in the Adaptor  
Notes  
Feet  
• Be sure to turn off the camera power before mounting.  
• If the camera is mounted with the power ON, the  
protection circuit of the adaptor will be activated. In such  
a case, unmount the camera from the adaptor, turn off the  
power, wait for more than 30 seconds, then mount it  
again.  
Mounting procedure  
While the figures of the adaptors in the following steps  
show the states where the studio lens and the large  
viewfinder are not attached, the camera can also be  
mounted after attaching the large lens and the large  
viewfinder to the adaptor.  
Attaching the stopper [1500][1507]  
For use of the HDVF-9900 viewfinder in combination,  
attach the stopper supplied with the adaptor to the side  
panel of the adaptor.  
For the HDLA1507, start from step 2.  
1
Check that the camera lock lever on the front panel is  
in its upper position.  
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2 Check that the cover of the SHUTTER switch of  
[1500][1505]  
the camera is closed.  
3 Fix the viewfinder base of the camera in the  
position closest to the handle.  
3
Viewfinder base  
Camera lock  
lever  
For the HDLA1500, proceed to step 2.  
For the HDLA1505, proceed to step 3.  
2
Pull the viewfinder table lock lever 1 toward the rear  
panel, then pull the release knob 2 and slide the  
viewfinder table in the direction of the arrow 3.  
[1500][1507]  
1
2
SHUTTER switch  
3
1
Lens mount lever  
2
4 Place the camera inside and slide it forward until it  
locks in place.  
3
Push the rear panel lock release lever on the left panel  
down to open the rear panel.  
[1500][1505](The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
1
2
(The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
4
5
Remove the viewfinder from the camera (if attached).  
5 Press the camera lock lever on the front panel fully  
downward to secure the camera in place.  
Mount the camera.  
For the HDLA1500/1505  
1 Remove the lens (lens cap) from the camera and  
push the lens mount lever fully downward.  
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[1500][1505]  
Caution  
Check that the rear panel is locked firmly.  
To remove the camera  
While the figures of the adaptors in the following steps  
show the states where the studio lens and the large  
viewfinder have been already removed, the camera can  
also be removed with the lens and viewfinder attached to  
the adaptor.  
For the HDLA1505, start from step 2.  
For the HDLA1507  
Place the camera inside and slide it forward until it  
locks in place.  
1
Pull the viewfinder table lock lever 1 toward the rear  
panel, then pull the release knob 2 and slide the  
viewfinder table in the direction of the arrow 3.  
[1507]  
[1500][1507]  
1
3
2
2
Push the rear panel lock release lever on the left panel  
down to open the rear panel.  
This camera release lever on the bottom of the adaptor  
is used when removing the camera (page 18).  
6
Close the rear panel.  
(The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
3
Remove the camera.  
For the HDLA1500/1505  
While holding the camera lock lever on the front panel  
upward, and pull the camera rearward until it stops  
then remove it.  
(The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
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[1500][1505] (The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
Camera lock  
lever  
(The figure shows HDLA1500.)  
Caution  
Check that the rear panel is locked firmly.  
Attaching a Large Viewfinder  
(HDLA1500/1507)  
Attach a large viewfinder to the panning base mounting  
plate of the adaptor.  
For the HDLA1507  
When using the HDVF-9900 viewfinder, attach the stopper  
supplied with the adaptor to the side panel of the adaptor  
While holding the camera lock lever on the front panel  
upward, and pull the camera rearward until it stops  
then remove it.  
Note  
[1507]  
The viewfinder is to be attached to the camera when you  
are using the HDLA1505. For the attaching procedure,  
refer to the instruction manual furnished with the  
viewfinder.  
Viewfinder attachment mechanism  
VF connector  
V-shaped groove  
Lock release tabs  
Depressions  
Camera release  
lever  
Panning base mounting plate  
Panning lock lever  
4
Close the rear panel.  
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Example: Attaching a 7-type or 9-type  
viewfinder  
For details on the attaching procedure, refer to the  
instruction manual furnished with the viewfinder.  
Note  
Before attaching the viewfinder to the adaptor, check to be  
sure that the VF connector on the panning base mounting  
plate faces in the direction 90 degrees clockwise from the  
rear panel of the adaptor as shown in the figure for step 1  
below.  
3
Turn the viewfinder counterclockwise. Then turn the  
panning lock lever counterclockwise to lock the  
viewfinder in place.  
1
Place the viewfinder so that the mounting wedge on  
the rear of the panning base of the viewfinder enters  
the V-shaped groove on the panning base mounting  
plate of the adaptor. Make sure that the projections on  
the bottom of the viewfinder are in the appropriate  
positions.  
Panning lock  
lever  
Projections  
Mounting wedge  
Panning base  
To adjust the viewfinder position  
When using an HDC-series camera  
You can use the viewfinder in any of three positions.  
To change the viewfinder position, proceed as follows:  
Bottom of the  
viewfinder  
1
Loosen the knob 1 of the handle and push in on the  
tab 2 to release the handle.  
Panning base  
mounting plate  
VF connector  
2
1
2
Push the viewfinder by the handle so that the panning  
base is held securely by the panning base mounting  
plate.  
The connection with the viewfinder will be made by  
the VF connector of the adaptor.  
Pull the handle to check that the viewfinder is fixed to  
the adaptor.  
2
Rotate the handle toward the front.  
In case of the HDLA1500, push the handle into the  
catch on the adaptor.  
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You cannot detach the viewfinder from the camera  
unless it is in this position.  
[1500]  
Handle catch  
2
While pushing in on the lock release tabs, grip the  
viewfinder handle and lift the viewfinder to remove it  
from the adaptor.  
Attaching a Large Studio Lens  
(HDLA1500/1505)  
Notes  
3
While pulling the release knob 1 on the left side to  
release the viewfinder table, slide the table as 2 to an  
appropriate position. Then push the lock lever 3  
toward the front to lock the viewfinder table in place.  
Be sure to check the following two points before attaching  
the lens:  
• The pan-lock and tilt-lock levers on the tripod are fixed.  
• There is not a pin at part A on the lens shown in the figure  
for step 2 (if there is, remove it). If the pin cannot be  
removed, consult your Sony representative.  
3
1
Loosen the lens lock holding knob and turn the lens  
lock counterclockwise.  
2
1
When returning the camera handle to its original  
position  
Fully return the handle until it locks in place and firmly  
Lens lock holding knob  
Lens lock  
tighten the knob of the handle.  
2
Insert the pin on the rear of the lens in the U-shaped  
notch on the front of the lens adaptor.  
Pin  
When using the HSC- 300  
A
The viewfinder can be set either in the center or back  
position. You can pan the viewfinder in the range of 90  
degrees only when it is set in the back position.  
U-shaped notch  
To remove the viewfinder  
Note  
If there is a pin at part A on the lens, remove it.  
Otherwise, the focal length adjustment may not be  
made. If the pin cannot be removed, consult your Sony  
representative.  
1
Release the panning lock lever and turn the viewfinder  
90 degrees clockwise from the operation panel of the  
adaptor.  
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3
Push the rear face of the lens onto the front face of the  
lens adaptor then turn the lens lock holding knob  
clockwise.  
Note  
Some tripods cannot be attached unless the feet and cable  
hanger are removed from the adaptor. Remove the feet and  
hanger to use such a tripod (see page 14).  
Make sure that the lens lock stands back and holds the  
tonguelike protrusion at the lens bottom.  
If not, turn the lens lock holding knob  
counterclockwise to perform this step again.  
Connecting the Camera Cables  
You can connect/disconnect cables to/from the camera  
mounted in the adaptor without opening the rear panel of  
the adaptor.  
Pass the cables through the opening below the rear panel.  
When you connect cables with the rear panel of the adaptor  
open, make sure that the cables are not caught when you  
close the rear panel.  
Protrusion  
Attaching the Number Plates  
Lens lock holding knob  
Insert the projections on the both sides of a number plate  
(supplied) into the notches in the holder on the side panel.  
The number plate for the up tally can be attached in the  
same manner.  
Mounting on the Tripod  
Fitting the V-wedge shoe attached to the base of the  
adaptor, mount the camera assembly on the tripod.  
Number plate  
2
Number plate holder  
Panning base  
Feet  
Feet  
Cable hanger  
V-wedge shoe  
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Dimensions  
Specifications  
HDLA1500  
Unit: mm (inches)  
539 (21 1/4)  
General  
Power requirements 240 V AC, 1.2 A (max.)  
180 V DC, 0.65 A (max.)  
12 V DC, 9 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  
HDLA1500:  
Approx. 18.5 kg (40 lb 13 oz)  
HDLA1505:  
Approx. 17.1 kg (37 lb 11 oz)  
HDLA1507:  
Approx. 15.5 kg (34 lb 3 oz)  
Input/output connectors  
LENS  
VF  
36-pin (1) (HDLA1500/1505 only)  
D-sub 25-pin (1) (HDLA1500/1507  
only)  
DC IN  
DC OUT  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC  
Round 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC,  
1.5 A maximum (It may be limited  
depending on the load and input  
conditions.)  
69  
(2 3/4)  
428 (16 7/8)  
531 (21)  
XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC, 5A  
maximum (It may be limited  
depending on the load and input  
conditions.)  
HDLA1505  
Unit: mm (inches)  
The power supply from this unit is  
7.7 A in total.  
Supplied accessories  
Operation manual (1)  
Camera hangers (2) (HDLA1500/1505)  
Angle-adjusting plates (2)  
Cable clamps (2)  
Number plates for side panel (2 sets)  
Number plates for up-tally lamp (1 set) (HDLA1500/1505)  
Stopper (1) (HDLA1500/1507)  
Fixing screw for stopper (1) (HDLA1500/1507)  
Optional accessories  
HD Electronic Viewfinder  
HDVF-700A (7-type, monochrome)  
HDVF-EL100 (11-type, color)  
BKP-7911 Script Holder  
69  
(2 3/4)  
428 (16 7/8)  
531 (21)  
Specifications  
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HDLA1507  
Unit: mm (inches)  
539 (21 1/4)  
90  
(3 5/8)  
407 (16 1/8)  
531 (21)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Note  
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before  
use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES  
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR  
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF  
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY  
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE  
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON  
WHATSOEVER.  
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The material contained in this manual consists of  
information that is the property of Sony Corporation  
and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the  
equipment described in this manual.  
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of  
any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any  
purpose other than the operation or maintenance of  
the equipment described in this manual without the  
express written permission of Sony Corporation.  
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Sony Corporation  
HDLA1500 (JN/CE)  
HDLA1505 (JN/CE)  
HDLA1507 (JN/CE)  
4-145-591-01(1)  
Printed in Japan  
2009.03 13  
© 2005  
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