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A-B3C-100-11 (1)
CCD Color
Video Camera Module
Technical Manual
XC-555/555P
2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Overview Main Features ............................................................ 3 Connection Diagram ................................................. 4 Location of Parts and Operation.............................. 5 Mode Setting .............................................................. 6 Installation ................................................................. 7 Connections............................................................... 9 Genlock .................
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Overview Overview The XC-555/555P is an ultra-small color camera Electronic shutter with a wide range of module that utilizes a 1/2- type Charge Coupled operating speeds Device. Using the electronic shutter DIP switches, these levels of shutter speed (OFF, 1/1000, and FLICKERLESS) are available to allow you to match the shutter speed to Main Features the shooting conditions. When you set the DIP switches for the CCD IRIS function, the shutter speed is adjusted automatically, based on the amount
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Overview Connection Diagram NF mount lens DC12 V (#Pin#2 &G) 12P 12P VIDEO VCL-03S12XM CCXC12P02N 05N 10N DC12 V LO-999ERK 25N VCL-06S12XM BNC VIDEO (C-mount adaptor) JB-77 HD/VD BNC VCL-12S12XM AC VIDEO DC-700 VCL-12SXM (***) HD/VD C mount lens (Manual iris) LO-999CMT (*****) LO-77ERK (Macro ring kit) 4
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Overview Location of Parts and Operation 1 2 3 5 4 1 Dip switches for setting functions 4 Lens mount (special mount) This switches are used to adjust white balance and shutter speed; and to flip AGC (ON/OFF) and output 5 DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector (multi 12-pin) signals (Y/C/VBS). This connector inputs DC 12V power and outputs the For details, see “Mode Setting” on page 6. video signal when the CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/ 12P10N/12P25N camera cable is connected. 2 R control for manual white balance adju
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Overview Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO Mode Setting connector By flipping the DIP switches located on the side of this camera, you can adjust the following functions. Note Each switch is assigned to the function. The switches that should be set for a certain function (white balance, shutter speed, AGC (Auto Gain Control), switching of output signals(Y/C/VBS)) are specified. The effective switches are indicated by shade in the illustrations. Signal Sync signal types External Sync signal
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Overview To adjust the shutter speed Installation Set the shutter speed switches to select the desired shutter speed. Using the CCD IRIS function, set the CCD IRIS mode. Usable Lenses • VCL-12S12XM NF mount lens (f=12mm) Shutter speed DIP switch setting • VCL-06S12XM NF mount lens (f=6mm) OFF 1/60 sec. (factory setting) • VCL-03S12XM NF mount lens (f=3.5mm) (XC-555) 1/50 sec. (factory setting) • VCL-12SXM NF mount lens (f=12mm) 1 ···· 6 (XC-555P) • C-mount lens for 1/2-inch CCD. 1/1000 1/1000 se
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Overview To attach a lens To install the camera on a tripod 3 2 1 When you have finished installation, tighten the screws to secure the module. 1 Remove the lens mount cap by turning it When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the counterclockwise. supplied tripod adaptor. 2 Screw the C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) into the 1 Assemble the tripod adaptor parts. lens mount of the camera. (only when using a C- mount lens) 2 Mount the video camera module on the tripod adaptor. 3 Screw the lens. 8
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Overview Connections Genlock An example of the assembly of the DC700/DC700CE The color video camera module is designed so that Camera Adaptor. internal sync and external sync are switched automatically. When the color video camera module receives the following external sync signal, the camera is synchronized to that external sync signal. Color video camera module Input signal HD/VD, VS to DC/IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector Output signal VBS out The Signal is horizontally synchronized with an HD signal e
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RS-232C Command List RS-232C Command List Use of RS-232C control software which has been developed based upon this command list may cause malfunction or damage to hardware and software. Sony Corporation is not liable for any such damage. You can control various camera functions externally by sending commands via the camera’s RS-232C I/F (interface). Because the camera is equipped with internal memory, setting values for various functions input via RS-232C commands can be saved. The memory is not
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RS-232C Command List Precautions to be Observed Setting the RS-232C When Using RS-232C Switches Commands • When the unit is shipped from the factory, the RS- Warning 232C input item is set to [OFF]. To send RS-232C commands to the camera, flip the DIP-switch to Be aware that changing the setting of the RS-232C switches falls under the heading of dismantling the [ON]. For details, refer to “Setting the RS-232C camera, and anything beyond this change of settings, switch” in the next column. Changi
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RS-232C Command List 5 Push the back panel and the CCD head block back Communication into their previous positions, and tighten the Philips screws ( 7) to a torque of 0.18 N•m. Specifications This unit utilizes an RS-232C-compliant, flow controlled, synchronous serial interface. Because the RS-232C setting is set to OFF when the unit is shipped from the factory, you must change the setting of the internal DIP switches to utilizes the RS- 232C function. (Before changing the settings make absolute
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RS-232C Command List 8 If you send a [STOP] from the host, the camera The Sequence from returns an [OKAY], then it exits the RS-232C mode and re-enters the normal operating mode. “Power up” to (That is, it returns to the state it was in after step 1, above.) Beginning/End of Communication Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and
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RS-232C Command List Shutter Settings Camera Function Setting Commands Shutter OFF Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**] order, one after the other. Setting Gain (The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every command.) Shutter OFF [E300][E400] AGC ON/OFF Applicable to both AGC Max Limit and STEP gain. CCD Iris ON & Max Limit Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**] AGC Max Limit (AGC ON) order, one after the other. (The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every 6dB [E22
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RS-232C Command List White Balance Settings Flicker Less ON Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**] order, one after the other. WB mode (AWB/ATW/Manu/3200K/5600K) (The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every command.) AWB [EA30](One Push AWB) ATW [EA31] Flicker Less ON [E328] [E401] Manu [EA33] 3200K [EA34] Shutter speed (STEP) 5600K [EA35] Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**] order, one after the other. One Push AWB (The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every com
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RS-232C Command List System Settings R,B-gain (Effective only when WB mode = Manu) R-gain Min. [A000] Memory Load Factory/Bank A/Bank B : : Load Factory [EF12] Standard [A080] Load from A [EF00] : : Load from B [EF01] R-gain Max. [A0FF] B-gain Min. [A100] Memory Save Bank A/Bank B : : Standard [A180] Save to A [EBFA] : : Save to B [EBFB] B-gain Max. [A1FF] Output Sel. VBS/YC Video Process Setting VBS [EA81] YC [EA80] Pedestal H-Phase Pedestal Min. [AD71] : :
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RS-232C Command List Camera Setup Readout from a List Read Request [RMEM] Sends the relative address and the data, in order, from the beginning of the Camera Setup Memory area. Host Computer Camera [RMEM] t T[S00_**] ** are assumed to be 8bit(LSB: b0) b1=0: AGC OFF, b1=1: AGC ON b3=0: Shutter Manual, b3=1: Shutter Auto T[S01_**] ** = AGC Max Gain 00: 6dB, 01: 12dB, 02: 18dB T[S02_**] ** = Gain 00: 0dB – 12h: 18dB T[S03_**] ** = AE Compensation 00: under – 80h: Standard – FFh: over T[S04_**]
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RS-232C Command List Activating One Push AWB Examples Set WB mode to AWB, then send the start command. Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters 1 Send the WB mode AWB command, [EA30], to are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage the camera. Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on 2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and camera. 0Dh in data. 3 Send the AWB start command, [C800], to the camera. 4 Confirm
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RS-232C Command List RS-232C Mode and the Memory Banks Structure of the Memory Banks Non-volatile memory Memory Bank A Read & Write Series A of settings saved RS-232C ON Volatile memory Activated settings RS-232C commands to change settings Read & Write Memory Bank B Series B of Settings DIP switches saved Host computer Memory Bank Factory Read only RS-232C OFF Initial values set at the factory When power to the camera turned on, the settings on “Factory” is loaded automatically. (The AGC, Shutt
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RS-232C Command List Functions Available with The Memory Bank to be Memory Load/Save Activated When Power is Turned on Category Data Initial values Gain AGC ON/OFF ON AGC Max Gain 18dB When the RS-232C switches are set to Step Gain 0dB OFF Shutter speed Shutter OFF/CCD Iris/ OFF The “Factory” settings are activated. The AGC, Variable Shutter, WB, and VBS/YC settings made using the Shutter speed NTSC:1/60 PAL:1/50 DIP switches on the side of the camera or made using CCD Iris Max Speed 1/4000 R/B
