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3-872-733-03 (1)
2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
XCD-V50CR
(Color model)
XCD-V50
(Black and white model)
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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. _____________ 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.
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.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
For customers in Europe
This camera is not intended for use in security applications in the
meaning of the European standard series EN 50132 (Alarm
systems - CCTV surveillance systems for use in security
applications).
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IEE1394b
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TRIG IN
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XCD-V50CR RAW
XCD-V50 IEEE1394b
IEEE1394b
800Mbps 60
IEEE1394b 2
VGA 33 CCD
CCD
Exposure OUT
XC-ST
2W
CCD
CCD
CCD Charge Coupled
Device
CCD
CCD
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XCD-V50CR/V50
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XCD-V50CR
VGA
CCD RAW
XCD-V50
VGA
CCD
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IEEE1394b
IEEE1394b
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VCL-08YM/12/YM16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M
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VCT-ST70I
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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 IEE1394b connector 2 TRIG IN connector
1 Host device (e.g., PC) 2 Abnormal electricity
3 Ground electric potencial difference 4 Trigger signal generator
Notes on Operation
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 which
may damage the finish.
Overview
The XCD-V50CR is a color digital video camera module. This camera
module outputs RGB Raw Data.
The XCD-V50 is a monochrome digital video camera module. The camera
module outputs digital images (signals) from the IEEE1394b connectors.
IEEE1394b connector
The transmission speed is 800Mbps. The camera module can output a
digital image at 60 frames per second.
The camera module is equipped with two IEEE1394b connectors. This
allows you to make up daisy chain connection.
High resolution
The camera module has a high-resolution CCD of 330,000 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.
Exposure OUT connector
The Exposure OUT connector outputs a signal indicating the exposure time.
This allows you to control the external light source.
Compact size
The body size is same size as the XC-ST series camera modules which are
the compact size.
Low power consumption
The power consumption is decreased to 2 W.
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.
Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD
(Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision
technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a
malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is
being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may
be distorted.
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or
flicker.
System Components Fig. B
The Digital Video Camera Module XCD-V50CR/V50 system comprises the
following optional products.
1 XCD-V50CR Color Digital Video Camera Module
This is a small-size, RAW mode output (Bayer pattern) color digital video
camera module using a VGA CCD image sensor.
XCD-V50 Black-and-White Digital Video Camera Module
This is a small-size, monochrome digital video camera module using a
VGA CCD image sensor.
2 IEEE1394b camera cable (supplied)
Connect this cable to the IEEE1394b connector located at the rear of
camera module. The power and image/control signals are transmitted
through this cable.
3 C-mount lens (not supplied)
Recommended lens: VCL-08YM/12/YM16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M
4 VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor (not supplied)
This attaches to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module
to a tripod.
5 Ferrite clamps (supplied)
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 Auxiliary 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.
Four screw reference holes of 3 can be used as the tripod adapor screw
holes, too. Screw the tripod adaptor VCT-ST70I into the four screw holes
when you use a tripod.
Digital Video Camera Module
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1 EXPO-OUT
2 TRG-GND
3 TRG-IN
4NC
1 EXPO-OUT
2 TRG-GND
3 TRG-IN
4NC
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Monitor screen
Vertical tails shown on
the image.
Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight,
strong reflected light,
flashlight, the sun)