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Sony Corporation 1999
Printed in Japan
XCD-SX900/ X700
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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. ______________
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be
used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio,
dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des measures
appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, weiche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse
A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen
verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür
anfzukommen.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Klasse A. Es ist nur für den Einsatz in
einem Industriegebiet bestimmt.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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English
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XCD-SX900/X700 IEEE1394
IEEE1394
400Mbps XCD-SX900 7.5 XCD-X700
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SXGA XCD-SX900 145 XGA XCD-X700 80
CCD
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XCD-SX900/X700
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IEEE1394
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VF2509
f=25mm F0.95
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DFWA-400
PCI IEEE1394
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
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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 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-SX900/X700 is a monochrome digital video camera module. This
camera module outputs digital images (signals) from the IEEE1394
connector.
IEEE1394 connector
The transmission speed is 400Mbps. The XCD-SX900 can output a digital
image at 7.5 frames per second; the XCD-X700 can output a digital image
at 15 frames per second.
High resolution
The XCD-SX900 (SXGA) has a high-resolution CCD of 1.45 million pixels.
The XCD-X700 (XGA) has a high-resolution CCD of 800,000 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.
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-SX900/X700
system comprises the following optional products.
1 XCD-SX900/X700 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.
To install a clamp filter, see “Installing the clamp filters” on the back page.
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.
4 Host adaptor card DFWA-400 (not supplied)
Insert this card into your computer’s PCI bus slot. This provides the
IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus interface.
5 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 User’s Guide” 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.
Rear Fig. D
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) connector
Connect the trigger signal generator (trigger output connector) to this
connector.
Black-and-White Digital
Video Camera Module
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