Sony XCD-V50 Camcorder User Manual


 
E
Rear Fig. D
4 IEEE1394b connectors
Connect the IEEE1394b camera cable (supplied) to this connector.
5 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
6 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.
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 IEEE1394b camera cable to the IEEE1394b connector and the
1394b interface connector of your computer. When you connect the cable,
insert the cable connector into the IEEE1394b connector until it snaps into
place, holding it. Then, tighten the fixing screws placed on both sides of the
cable connector.
1 IEEE1394b connector
2 TRIG IN connector
3 Fixing screws
4 IEEE1394b 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 Mono 8 60/30/15 fps
Mono 16 30/15 fps
Transmission speed 800M/400M bps
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Shutter speed 15 fps
1
/100000 to
1
/15 seconds
30 fps
1
/100000 to
1
/30 seconds
60 fps
1
/100000 to
1
/60 seconds
External trigger Mode 0 Setting the exposure time by resister
function value
Mode 1 Setting the exposure time by trigger
pulse (width)
The XCD-V50CR also offers the following functions.
Control functions Description
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. 1.31, of the IEEE1394
Serial Digital Bus Standard. For more details, refer to the Technical Manual.
Specifications
Pickup device Progressive scan CCD
Effective picture elements
659 × 494 (horizontal/vertical)
Interface IEEE1394b-2002
Output signal format Standard: 640 × 480 (horizontal/vertical)
Frame rate 60/30/15 fps
Transfer speed 800M/400M 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-V50CR: 20 lx (F0.95, Gain: +18 dB)
XCD-V50 : 4 lx (F0.95, Gain: +18 dB)
Gamma γ = 1
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Shutter speed
1
/100000 ~
1
/15 seconds
Power DC +8 V to +30 V (from IEEE1394b camera
cable)
Power consumption 2.0 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, at using the reference
holes)
Shock resistance 70 G
External dimension (w/h/d)
44 × 29 × 57.5 mm
(1
3
/4 × 1
3
/16 × 2
3
/8 inches)
Mass 120 g (4 oz)
Accessories IEEE1394b camera cable (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
4-pin connector for the trigger input (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
D
4
IEEE1394b
IEEE1394b
5
OFF
ON OFF
ON ON
6
TRIG IN Exposure OUT
OFF
E
1
2
F
VCT-ST70I
4
ISO
4
4.5mm 0.2mm
ASA
4
0.197
G
IEEE1394b IEEE1394b 1394b
1
IEEE1394b
2
TRIG IN
3
4
IEEE1394b
Mono 8 60/30/15 fps
Mono 16 30/15 fps
800M/400M bps
0 18 dB
15 fps
1
/
100000
1
/15
30 fps
1
/
100000
1
/30
60 fps
1
/
100000
1
/60
Mode 0
Mode 1
XCD-V50CR
G R B
R B
G
IEEE1394
Ver.1.31
CCD
659 494
IEEE1394b – 2002
640 480
60/30/15 fps
800M/400M bps
:10 s
:
: TTL
C
17.526 mm
XCD-V50CR : 20 lx (F0.95 Gain: +18dB)
XCD-V50 : 4 lx (F0.95
Gain: +18dB)
1
0 18 dB
1
/
100000
1
/15
IEEE1394b
DC 8V 30V
2.0W
5 45
30 60
20 80 ( )
20 95 ( )
10G (20Hz 200Hz )
70G
44 (W) 29 (H) 57.5 (D)mm
120g
IEEE1394b (1)
(1)
4pin 1
(1)
2
1
4
3
VCCI
B
Regular parts replacement
Some of the parts that make up this product (electrolytic condenser, for
example) need replacing regularly depending on their life expectancies.
The lives of parts differ according to the environment or condition in
which this product is used and the length of time it is used, so we
recommend regular checks.
Consult the dealer from whom you bought it for details.