Z-HD5500 Progressive Scan, CMOS Production Camera

 

HITACHI’s new Z-HD5500 is 1920 X 1080 progressive scan throughout the entire camera chain. Utilizing HITACHI’s new generation 2/3” CMOS image sensors, it easily adapts to a wide range of difficult LED lighting conditions. The Z-HD5500 delivers flawless high-performance in TV studios, houses of worship, arenas and other venues where LED lights and large LED displays are being used. The Z-HD5500 camera system is capable of High Dynamic Range and it retains all the popular functions and features of the existing camera line. Advanced specifications include F10 standard sensitivity with 62dB signal to noise and Real-time Lens Aberration Correction (RLAC). Its lightweight, two-piece dockable camera body offers maximum re-configuration ability with a choice of a compact SMPTE or single-mode fiber transmission or Hitachi’s new long-range digital triax system. The Z-HD5500 includes Triple-Masking functions, linear matrix and Skin Tone masking providing users with wide latitude in image color control. Outputs include 480i/576i SD-SDI, 720p, 1080i and 1080p HD-SDI @59.94Hz or 50Hz.

Features & Functions

  • Imager: 3x [RGB], 2/3-inch, CMOS
  • Native Scan: 1920 x 1080 Progressive.
  • Scan types: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
  • H&V Resolution: 1,000TVL
  • Standard Sensitivity: F10 (59.94Hz) / F11 (50Hz) @2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflectance
  • Signal to Noise: >62dB
  • Vertical Smear: None.
  • Camera cable: SMPTE fiber optic, single mode fiber or triax cable.
  • High-performance Hitachi DSPs.
  • High quality SD output down-converted at the CCU.
  • Flawless signal transmission using SMPTE Digital Optical Fiber cable.
  • The camera system can operate directly with SM fiber installations.
  • Optional long-range Digital Triax System.
  • Optional CCU’s available with 1080p, 1080i, 720P HD-SDI switchable outputs.
  • Optional half-rack CCUs: Fiber CU-HD1000-S8 or Triax TU-HD1000.
  • Optional CU-HD500 and CU-HD1300(X) available with (F)iber, (T)riax or both Fiber & Triax (FT).
  • CCU HD-SDI outputs with eMBedded audio (2-channel).
  • Choice of 6 different remote operation panels.
  • RLACTM: Real-time Lens Aberration Correction makes the best HDTV lenses look even better.
  • SD memory card system for offline storage & transfer of all setup data.
  • Prompter power and 4 input VF return signal switching system.
  • 2 intercom channels compatible with Clear-com and RTS, 4w/2w.
  • 2 independent program returns (IFB’s) w/ intercom mix.
  • Optional Master Setup Unit SU-1000.
  • Fully integrated and controllable by ROSS DASHBOARD™.

Configuration

  • Available Studio Adapter for use with all Broadcast box, compact studio and hand-held 2/3-inch bayonet lenses.
  • Cable-less Studio Adapter interface allows trouble free operation.
  • 2-piece dockable design allows easy configuration change and maintenance.
  • Maintains compatibility with existing HITACHI HDTV control panels, cables, and viewfinders.
  • Ethernet control and assignment of control panels and CCUs.
  • Can operate over Single Mode Fiber (SMF) without expensive converters.
  • Available integrated digital wireless system for untethered productions.

Camera System Accessories

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Camera Control Units (CCU’s)


Optional configurations of CU-HD1300 CCUs. Suffix F (Fiber), T (Triax) and FT (Fiber and Triax). Available on new CU-HD1300 CCUs.

CU-HD1300-S2 (F,T,FT) Upscaled 4K/UHD output compatible with SMPTE fiber and/or triax camera cable. Dual 12G SDI and Quad Link outputs.

CU-HD1300-S4 (F,T,FT) Media over IP (MoIP). SMPTE ST 2110 IP network transport I/O available with all connected Hitachi HD broadcast cameras.


The SMPTE fiber CU-HD550 works with all Hitachi Z & SK cameras. Using a 1080 progressive camera creates a Full HD (1080p60) system. An optional 12G SDI upscaled 4K output is available.


CU-HD1200: SMPTE optical fiber CCU. 1080p, 3Gbps, Multi-format digital CCU.


CU-HD500 SMPTE Optical Fiber CCU. Factory configured for either 1080i/480i or 720p/480i.

Camera Head Adapter


CX-HD1300 Triax head adapter with advanced control panel. Long-range digital triax system.


CA-HF1300 SMPTE fiber head adapter with advanced control panel. Long-range fiber transmission system.


CA-HF550 Camera Adapter transmits video, audio, power and control over SMPTE 304M fiber between the camera and CCU.

 

Control Panels


SU-1000: Master Setup Unit for 12 cameras, expandable to 128 cameras. Provides access to all camera operation and adjustment parameters.


RU-1500VR/JY: Advanced Remote Unit with color touch-screen and network control for demanding, live production environments.


Free Ross Dashboard Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Connects to all CCUs that have a RJ-45 connection.


RU-1000: Small form-factor, basic remote control panel.

Studio Adapter


SA-1100: Heavy-duty, large box lens adapter and system expansion unit for studio and field production. Designed for use with all Hitachi HTDV portable cameras.

 
 
 

Viewfinders


VF-L20HD 2 inch color LCD ENG viewfinder. ENG viewfinder attaches directly to camera body with a locking dovetail slide mount.


VF-PBM307 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT-90, AT-500 or AT-750 mount.


HDF-700H-S1 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT-750 mount.


HDF-700H-S2 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT 951 mount.

Viewfinder Mounts


AT-90 ¼”-20 screw mount (short).


AT-500 ¼”-20 screw mount (long).


AT-750 Adjustable tilt & height mount.


AT-951 Fully adjustable heavy-duty, multi-function mount.

Additional System Accessories

KXWell Pan/Tilt Systems for Studio Cameras

 

High Performance, Z and SK Studio Camera Pan/Tilt Package:
KT-PH695A1 Pan/Tilt + KT-RP8910 Advanced Control Panel
For use with Canon KTS or Fujinon BMD full analog servo lenses

 

High Performance Studio and Box Camera Pan/Tilt Package:
KT-PD50BS Pan/Tilt + KT-RP-8810 Basic Control Panel
For use with Canon KTS or Fujinon BMD full analog servo lenses

 
 

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Operation Manuals

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