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2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
XCD-SX910UV
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Operating Instructions
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XCD-SX910UV Serial No. ______________
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: XCD-SX910UV
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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TRIG IN
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400 nm
CCD
CCD
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100 J/cm
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15 J/cm
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CCD
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XCD-SX910UV IEEE1394
IEEE1394
400 Mbps 15
SXGA 145 CCD
CCD
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XCD-SX910UV
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XCD-SX910UV
CCD
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VF2509
f=25 mm F0.95
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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.
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Camera
When installing the camera Fig. A
When you install the camera with various peripheral devices and if the
devices have different ground electric potential, ground only one device. In
case there is an ground electric potential difference, the camera may be
damaged.
1 Camera connector 2 TRIG IN connector
1 Host device (e.g., PC) 2 Abnormal electricity
3 Ground electric potential difference 4 Trigger signal generator
Notes on Operation
Light Source
The camera is sensitive for ultraviolet light in a range of 400 nm or less. Use
a light source that is within the wavelength range. Read the instruction
manual for the light source you plan to use. When the ultraviolet light is
irradiated, it may be reflected or scattered from the camera. Take sufficient
safety precautions.
On lowered CCD sensitivity
Ultraviolet light produces more energy than visible light. Since the material
which constitutes the CCD tends to be easily damaged by this high energy,
the sensitivity of the CCD may deteriorate depending on the accumulated
energy of the irradiated light.
Characteristics Example 1 (266 nm ultraviolet light)
When a total light energy of 100 J/cm
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is irradiated, the CCD sensitivity
deteriorates about 1%.
Characteristics Example 2 (196 nm ultraviolet light)
When a total light energy of 15 J/cm
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is irradiated, the CCD sensitivity
deteriorates about 15%
When the camera is not being used, close the shutter to prevent ultraviolet
light from being irradiated onto the CCD.
The CCD will deteriorate. If you want to replace the CCD because of
reduced sensitivity, contact your dealer. The front panel block must be
replaced as a unit, and you will be charged for the replacement parts.
Foreign bodies
Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any flammable or metal objects in the
camera body.
Heat radiation
Do not wrap the camera in cloth or other material while in operation. There
is a danger of overheating.
Locations for operation and storage
Avoid operation or storage in the following places.
• Extremely hot or cold locations. Recommended temperature range is 0°C
to 40°C. (32°F to 104°F)
• Humid or dusty locations
• Locations exposed to rain
• Locations subject to strong vibration
• Near generators of strong electromagnetic radiation such as TV or radio
transmitters.
Care
Use a blower to remove dust from the surface of the lens or optical filter.
Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
If the camera is very grimy, apply a cloth soaked in a mild detergent then
wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply organic solvents such as alcohol or
benzine which may damage the finish.
Overview
The XCD-SX910UV is a monochrome digital video camera module that is
sensitive to ultraviolet light. This camera module outputs digital images
(signals) from the IEEE1394 connector.
IEEE1394 connector
The transmission speed is 400 Mbps. The XCD-SX910UV can output a
digital image at 15 frames per second.
High resolution
The XCD-SX910UV (SXGA) has a high-resolution CCD of 1.45 million
pixels. Because the CCDs are square pixel CCDs, you don’t need to
convert the aspect ratio in your image processing.
External trigger function
You can operate the shutter at any timing by synchronizing the shutter with
the external trigger signals.
Electronic shutter
You can select the exposure time from a variety of settings. This allows you
to capture an image under optimal conditions.
Partial Scan function
You can select and output any rectangle part from a full-size image. This
allows you to efficiently capture images at a faster frame rate.
Body fixing
These mounting screw holes are provided in the reference plane on the
lower surface of the body, allowing mounting with the absolute minimum
deviation of the optical axis.
System Components Fig. B
The CCD Black-and-White Digital Video Camera Module XCD-SX910UV
system comprises the following optional products.
1 XCD-SX910UV CCD Black-and-White Digital Video Camera Module
This is a small-size, high-resolution, monochrome digital video camera
module using a high-resolution CCD image sensor.
2 IEEE1394 camera cable (supplied)
Connect this cable to the CAMERA connector located at the rear of camera
module. The power and image/control signals are transmitted through this
cable.
3 Standard lens VF2509 (not supplied)
This is a standard f/0.95 lens of focal length 25 mm. The iris and focus are
manually adjusted.
However, when using light sources of less than 350 nm, there may be
cases when insufficient light filters through the lens. In this situation, use a
commercially available ultraviolet pass-through filter lens.
4 VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor (not supplied)
This attaches to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module
to a tripod.
Location and Function of Parts and Operation
Front/Top/Bottom Fig. C
1 Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens or other optical equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than 7 mm (9/32 inch) from the lens mount.
1 Lens mount face 2 7 mm (9/32 inch) or less
2 Reference holes (Top)
3 Reference holes (bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module. Locking
the camera module into these holes secures the optical axis alignment.
For details on dimensions, etc., see “About the Technical Manual” on the lower right of
the back side.
4 Tripod adaptor screw holes
Screw the tripod adaptor VCT-ST70I into the four screw holes when you
use a tripod.
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5 CAMERA connector
Connect the IEEE1394 camera cable (supplied) to this connector.
6 Pilot lamp
This lamp indicates the camera module operation states:
OFF: Camera power OFF
Green: Camera power ON/Video signal output OFF
Orange: Camera power ON/Video signal output ON
7 TRIG IN (Trigger)/Exposure OUT connector
Connect the trigger signal generator (trigger output connector) to this
connector.
When the external trigger function is set to OFF, a signal indicating the
exposure time is output.
Black-and-White Digital
Video Camera Module
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