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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for 

future reference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. 

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This HD Color Camera is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

 - Please visit http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty 

for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s 

limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Canada

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

 - Please visit http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/

Support.do for important information and complete terms and conditions of 

Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Europe

Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard Warranty and Exceptions on 

Standard Warranty.

Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty for important information and 

complete terms and conditions.

For the customers in Korea

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

 - Please visit http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/

BPAS-Start for important information and complete terms and conditions of 

Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

Overview

The HDC2580 is 2/3-type high-definition portable video camera equipped with 

CCD for 2,200,000 pixels.

Using the CD-ROM manual

The manual can be read on a computer with Adobe Reader installed.

You can download Adobe Reader free from the Adobe website.

Open the index.html file in the CD-ROM.

Select and click on the manual that you want to read.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one from your 

Sony dealer or Sony service counter.

Specifications

General

Power requirements

AC 240 V, 1.4 A (max.)

DC 180 V, 1.0 A (max.)

DC 12 V, 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

Approx. 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz) (Unit only)

Dimensions

See “Dimensions.”

Imager

Imager

2/3-type Progressive Scan CCD

Method

3-CCD, RGB

Effective resolution

1920 (horizontal) × 1080 (vertical)

Electrical characteristics

Sensitivity

F11.0

(at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity)

Image S/N

Typical –60 dB/–64 dB (NS MAX)

Horizontal resolution

1000 TV lines (at center of screen)

5% or higher modulation

Geometric distortion

Negligible (not including lens distortion)

Optical system specifications

Spectral system

F1.4 prism

Built-in filters

1: clear

2: 1/4ND

3: 1/16ND

4: 1/64ND

5: cross filter

Input/output connectors

CCU

Optical/electrical multi-connector (1)

LENS

12-pin (1)

VF

20-pin (1)

MIC 1 IN

XLR 3-pin, female (1)

AUDIO IN CH1, CH2

XLR 3-pin, female (1 each)

AUDIO switch for MIC: –60 dBu (can be selected up to 

–20 dBu by menu or HDCU2080 operations), balanced

AUDIO switch for LINE: 0 dBu, balanced

INTERCOM 1, INTERCOM 2

XLR 5-pin, female (1 each)

EARPHONE

Stereo minijack (1)

DC IN

XLR 4-pin (1), DC 10.5 V to 17 V

DC OUT

4-pin (1), DC 10.5 V to 17 V, max. 0.5 A

(This may be limited by the imposed load or inputs.)

SDI-MONI

BNC-type (1)

TEST OUT

BNC-type (1)

PROMPTER/GENLOCK

BNC-type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

RET CTRL

6-pin (1)

REMOTE

8-pin (1)

TRACKER

10-pin (1)

CRANE

12-pin (1)

USB

USB 2.0 Type A 4-pin (1) (for connecting USB drive)

Supplied accessories

Operation guide (1)
Operation manual (CD-ROM) (1)
Cable clamp belt (1 set)
Camera number label (1)
Screws (+B3×8) (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories/Related Equipment

Optional Accessories

HD Electronic Viewfinder

HDVF-20A (2-type, monochrome)

HDVF-200 (2-type, monochrome)

HDVF-550 (5-type, monochrome)

HDVF-C30WR (2.7-type, color)

HDVF-C35W (3.5-type, color)

HDVF-C550W (5-type, color)

HDVF-C730W (6.5-type, color)

HDVF-EL75 (7.4-type, color)

Large Lens Adaptor

HDLA1500/1503/1505

Microphone Holder

CAC-12

Return Video Selector

CAC-6

Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

BKW-401

Dual Optical Filter Unit

HKC-DF20

Tripod Attachment

VCT-14

Low-repulsion Shoulder Pad

A-8286-346-A

Related Equipment

HDCU2080 HD Camera Control Unit
RCP-1000 series Remote Control Panel
MSU-1000 series Master Setup Unit
CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit
HZC-CSM10 Camera System Management Software
CNA-1 Camera Control Network Adaptor

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.

Dimensions

268 (10 

5/

8)

197 (7 

7/

8)

363 (14 3/8)

105 (4 

1/4

)

135 (5 3/8)

Unit: mm (inches)

4-534-429-

01

(1)

HD Color Camera

Operation Guide

操作指南

HDC2580

© 2013 Sony Corporation   

Printed in Japan

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