Sony XCD-SX910CR/X710CR Camcorder User Manual


 
E
Installation
Fitting the lens Fig. E
1 Remove the lens mount cap.
2 Screw in the lens (not supplied), and turn it until it is secured.
Note
Clean the optical filter with a commercially available blower brush to remove
dust.
Using a tripod Fig. F
To use the tripod, install the tripod adaptor VCT-ST70I (not supplied) on the
camera module.
Use a tripod screw with a protrusion (4) extending
from the installation surface, as follows:
ISO standard: Length 4.5 mm ±0.2 mm
ASA standard: Length 0.197 inches
Note
If you install a tripod adapter (not supplied), use the screws provided.
Connecting the camera cable Fig. G
Connect the IEEE1394 camera cable to the camera connector and the 1394
interface connector of your computer. When you connect the cable, press
the push button on the connector and insert the connector until it snaps into
place.
1 Camera connector
2 TRIG IN connector
3 Push button
4 IEEE1394 camera cable (supplied)
Controlling the camera from your PC
You can control the camera from your PC. The following table shows the
control functions.
Control functions Description
Frame rate XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 30/15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
Transmission speed 400M/200M bps
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Adjusting Brightness Minute adjustment of the black level
Shutter speed
1
/100000 to 17.5 seconds
External trigger function
Mode 0 Setting by register value
Mode 1 Setting by trigger pulse width
Partial Scan function 16×16 : 256 devided
The XCD-SX910CR/X710CR also offers the following functions.
Control functions Description
Optical filter Bayer array output pattern can be selected.
White balance R and B gain can be adjusted with respect to G.
Hue If White balance cannot be obtained using R and
B, G gain can be adjusted using Hue.
These control items comply with Digital Camera Protocol, Ver. 1.30, of the IEEE1394
Serial Digital Bus Standard. For more details, refer to the Technical Manual.
Specifications
Pickup device Progressive scan CCD
Effective picture elements:
XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 1392 × 1040 (horizontal/
vertical)
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 1034 × 779 (horizontal/
vertical)
Interface IEEE1394-1995
Output signal format XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : Standard : 1280 × 960
(horizontal/vertical)
Maximum : 1376 × 1024
(horizontal/vertical)
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 1024 × 768 (horizontal/
vertical)
Frame rate XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 30/15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
Transfer speed 400M/200M bps
External trigger signal (conditions)
Pulse width : 10 µs or more
Polarity : Negative
Amplitude : TTL level
Lens mount C mount
Flange back 17.526 mm
Minimum illumination XCD-SX910CR/X710CR : 20 lx (F0.95, Gain:
+18 dB, G ch)
XCD-SX910/X710 : 4 lx (F0.95, Gain:
+18 dB)
Gamma γ = 1
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Shutter speed 1/100000 ~ 17.5 seconds
Power DC +8 V to +30 V (from IEEE1394 camera cable)
Power consumption 3.5 W
Operating temperature: –5 to +45°C (23 to 113°F)
Storage temperature: –30 to +60°C (–22 to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity:
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Storage relative humidity:
20 to 95% (no condensation)
Vibration resistance 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Shock resistance 70 G
External dimension (w/h/d)
44 × 33 × 116 mm
(1
3
/
4
× 1
5
/
16
× 4
5
/
8
inches)
Mass 250 g (9 oz)
Accessories IEEE1394 camera cable (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
About the Technical Manual
The Operating Instructions describe the functions and use of this
product.
For more details, see the
Technical Manual. Please ask your sales
representative about the
Technical Manual.
F
G
E
1
2
F
VCT-ST70I
4
ISO
4
4.5mm 0.2mm
ASA
4
0.197
G
IEEE1394 1394
1
2
TRIG IN
3
4
IEEE1394
SX910CR/
15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
SX910
X710CR/
30/15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
X710
400M/200M bps
0 +18 dB
1
/
100000
17.5
Mode 0
Mode 1
16 16 256
XCD-SX910CR/X710CR
G R B
R B
G
IEEE1394
Ver.1.30
CCD
XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 1392 1040
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 1034 779
IEEE1394–1995
XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 1280 960
1376 1024
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 1024 768
XCD-SX910CR/SX910 : 15/7.5/3.75/1.875 fps
XCD-X710CR/X710 : 30/15/7.5/3.75/
1.875 fps
400M/200M bps
:10 s
:
: TTL
C
17.526 mm
XCD-SX910CR/X710CR : 20 lx F0.95, Gain:
+18dB G
XCD-SX910/X710 : 4 lx F0.95, Gain:
+18dB
1
0 +18 dB
1
/
100000
17.5
IEEE1394 DC +8V +30V
3.5W
5 45
30 60
20 80 ( )
20 95 ( )
10G (20Hz 200Hz)
70G
44 (W) 33 (H) 116 (D)mm
250g
IEEE1394 (1)
(1)
(1)
Digital Interface
1
2
Digital Interface
Digital Interface
2
1
4
3
VCCI
B