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T echnical M anual (Ver. 1.0) English CCD COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA MODULE DFW-SX900 DFW-X700.
DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 OUTLINE ..................................................................................................................... 1 MAIN FEATURES ..........................................................................................
1 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 The DFW-SX900/X700 is a C-mounted color digital video camera utilizing a 1/2-type PS IT CCD. The IEEE1394-1995 digital interface realizes a transfer speed of 400M bps and outputs of SXGA (1,280 × 960)/YUV (4 : 2 : 2)/7.5 fps with the DFW-SX900, XGA (1,024 × 768)/YUV (4 : 2 : 2)/15 fps with the DFW-X700.
2 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Video Camera Module DFW-SX900/X700 IEEE1394 Cable (6-pin, 4.5 m) (Accessory) Host Adapter Card (Option) DFWA-400 C-mount Lens (Option) • J6 × 11 MACRO (Canon).
3 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor Number of effective pixels DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Output image size (Max.) DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Interface format Protocol Data format DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Fram.
4 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 CONNECTION Recommended Lens: • J6 × 11 MACRO (Canon) • 25MM HD LENS VF2509 (Canon) DFW-SX900/X700 IEEE1394 Cable DFWA-400 Host Adapter Card C-mount Lens Host Equipment (PC, etc.
5 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS q Lens mount (C-mount) w Flange back hole Adjust the flange back using a standard head screwdriver. e Pilot lamp Blinks in green when the power is turned on, and in orange in the isochronous transmission (enabled) state.
6 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 25 25.5 50 56 55 1 13 41 11 0 5 3.5 1/4" -20UNC 1" -32UNC 4-M3 (Effective Depth) 16.55 33.4 DIMENSIONS DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Unit: mm.
7 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 CCD PIXEL LOCATION Top View H V Output Pixel Area Effective Pixel Area 56 1280 2 2 1392 40 1040 8 960 40 H V Output Pixel Area Effective Pixel Area 5 1024 2 3 1034 40 779 7 768 6 .
8 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUES) Example of spectral characteristics of CCD image sensor used for DFW-X700 Example of spectral characteristics of CCD image sensor used fo.
9 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS The DFW-SX900/X700 differs from the conventional analog camera in that no video signals will be output by just supplying power. It will start operating when designated commands are written in the CSR (Control & Status Register) specified in the 1394-based Digital Camera Specification Ver.
10 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Gain Used for setting the gain of the video signal amplifier. The gain can be set to 180 steps between the standard gain and maximum +18 dB. (1 step is not 0.1 dB.) By setting AUTO to ON, the gain will be automatically adjusted to the appropriate exposure.
11 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Gamma Used for setting gamma compensation to OFF, ON (1), or ON (2). OFF : Outputs CCD signals for image processing linearly. ON (1) : For obtaining natural gradation taking into account the characteristics of the monitor.
12 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Y/Cr/Cb → R/G/B conversion The DFW-SX900/X700 outputs Y/Cr/Cb signals as digital image signals. The equations for converting these signals to R/G/B signals are as follows. R ≈ 1.4022Cr + Y B ≈ 1.7710Cb + Y G ≈ Y – 0.
13 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Operations in Normal Mode Exposure and readout are repeated according to the VD pulses inside the camera. As the operating timing of the camera differs according to the frame rate, it is described below. The frame rates are shown in the following table.
14 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS When the output frame rate is reduced (3.75 fps of DFW-SX900, 7.5 fps of DFW-X700), images will be read out from the CCD for every VD. However, as every other image is used, the images read out during the isochronous output period will not be used.
15 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS When the frame rate is reduced in the extended exposing mode, the timing will be as follows. Operations in Extended Exposing Mode (In the Case of 2 Frames) When Frame Rate is Reduced Time until Data is Read Out and Output Period of Data Camera DFW-SX900 (3.
16 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS External Trigger Shutter This function is useful for the following cases. When capturing the images according to an arbitrary external trigger When capturing the images.
17 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Internal operations of camera in trigger shutter operation mode An about 3 µ s width SUB pulse is generated immediately after trigger is input. Signals accumulated in the CCD sensor until then are eliminated, after which exposure is started.
18 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS External Trigger Shutter Operations When Frame Rate is Reduced The trigger acceptance prohibition period continues until all of CCD image has been transferred out of the camera. When the transfer frame rate is reduced (3.
19 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 FUNCTIONS Partial Scan Mode The partial scan mode is a function for outputting part of the full images a region of interest on the whole image.
20 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 This chapter describes CSR addresses using the lower 32 bits of 64 bits. (CSR: Abbreviation of Control and Status Register) The omitted upper 32 bits are ∗∗∗∗ FFFFh. ( ∗∗∗∗ changes according to the connection of the IEEE1394 Serial Bus.
21 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F00604h Current Video Mode Specify the Video Modes 0 to 3. Video Mode Command ---------------------------------------------------- 0 00000000h 1 20000000h 2 40000000h 3 60000000h NOTE : Set when CSR F0F00614h Iso_EN is OFF (STOP).
22 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER DFW-X700 7.5 15 mode1 200M bps 200M bps mode3 200M bps 200M bps Format0 Frame Rate mode0 200M bps 200M bps mode3 200M bps 400M bps Format1 CSR F0F0060Ch Isochronous Channel, Transmit Speed Specify Isochronous Channel (0 – 0Fh), Transmit Speed (200M, 400M bps).
23 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F00618h Memory Save The current settings of the camera using commands CSR F0F00600h – F0F0060Ch, CSR F0F00620h, and CSR F0F00800hth are memorized in the Memory Channel specified by CSR F0F00620h.
24 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER ======================================================================= CSR F0F00800h to F0F0088Ch control the various functions of the camera. CSR F0F00800h Brightness Adjust the black level of the image.
25 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F0080Ch White Balance Adjust the red and blue gains to capture white subjects in color properly.
26 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F00810h Hue Adjust the hue of the image. Command = 820000nnh nn: Adjust in the range of 53h (right edge) – ADh (left edge). 80h is the standard value. CSR F0F00814h Saturation Adjust the saturation of the image.
27 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F0081Ch Shutter Set the exposure time of the electronic shutter. Auto exposure (CCD IRIS) can be also set. (1) Manual adjustment Command = 82000nnnh <When DFW-SX900> nnn: Adjust in the range of 7F1h (long) – C2Dh (short).
28 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F0F00820h Gain Adjust the gain of the video signal amplifier. Auto Gain Control can be also set. (1) Manual adjustment Command = 82000nnnh nnn: Adjust in the range of 800h (min) – 8B4h (max).
29 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 ======================================================================= For Format7 When using Format7, parameters need to be set as shown in the following figure. CSR F1000108h Image Position Specify the coordinates at the top left of the screen when cutting one part of the screen by the partial scan function.
30 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER CSR F100000Ch Image Size Set the size of the area when cutting one part of the screen by the partial scan function.
31 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SETTINGS OF CAMERA CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTER Limitations : Set the area so that the bottom right of the rectangular area does not exceed the screen size. When the CSR F1000108h Image Position is set to 0mmm0nnnh (mmm: X coordinates, nnn: Y coordinates), set the rectangular area so as to satisfy following two equations.
32 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 General precautions for partial scan function When settings of CSR related to partial scan mode (F0F0060Ch, F1000008h, F100000Ch, F1000010h) are changed, the camera will recalculate the specified value of CSR F1000140h Packet Para Inq each time.
33 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Obtain the offset address for Node Uniq ID Leaf 420H + 000002H ∗ 4 = 428H Obtain the offset address for Unit Directory 424H + 000004H ∗ 4 = 434H (1) Acquiring the camera control register base address Read out the Configuration ROM and acquire the base address of the camera control register.
34 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 COMMAND SENDING PROCEDURE UNTIL IMAGES ARE DISPLAYED Address F0F00100h Action Read Data E1000000h (DFW-SX900) C1000000h (DFW-X700) Address F0F00180h F0F00184h F0F00188h F0F0019Ch.
35 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 COMMAND SENDING PROCEDURE UNTIL IMAGES ARE DISPLAYED Address F0F00614H Action Write Data 00000000H ISO Enable OFF Address F0F00600h F0F00604h F0F00608h F0F0060Ch F0F00614h Action Write Write Write Write Write Data 40000000H 00000000H 40000000H 12000000H 80000000H Frame Rate = 7.
36 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 COMMAND SENDING PROCEDURE UNTIL IMAGES ARE DISPLAYED Address F0F0019Ch Action Read Data 80000000h Address F0F002E0h Action Read Data 00400040h Address F1000100h F1000104h F100011.
37 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 COMMAND SENDING PROCEDURE UNTIL IMAGES ARE DISPLAYED Address F1000144h Action Write Data 02800000h Packet size = 640 Address F1000138h F100013Ch Action Read Read Data 00096000h 00000000h Lower 32 bits Upper 32 bits Address F1000140h Action Read Data 02800140h Unit = 320, Max = 640 e) Specify the packet size.
38 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 The DFW-SX900/X700 operates synchronously with internal pulses called VD. VDs are reference signals inside the camera and cannot be observed from outside the camera. Even if commands are set to the CSR of the camera, it does not mean that they become effective the instant they have been written.
39 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 One Shot CMD and actual operation timing As shown in the following figure, it takes at least about 1 V for the actual isochronous transmission to start after the One Shot command (CSR F0F0061Ch) has been set to the CSR of the camera.
40 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 As shown in the following figure, it takes at least about 50 ms for external trigger signals to be not received after the Trigger OFF command has been set to the CSR (F0F00830h) of the camera.
41 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 SUPPLEMENTS List of Camera Functions IEEE1394 Cable Functions Brightness Auto Exposure Sharpness White Balance Hue Saturation Gamma Electronic Shutter Gain Lens Iris Focus Zoom E.
42 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 The DFWA-400 host adapter card is an IEEE1394 serial bus interface card. You can install this card in the PCI bus slot in IBM PC/AT compatible computer. Features PCI interface Complies with PCI Short Card (5 V, 32-bit) standard Complies with PCI Local Bus Rev 2.
43 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Specifications Board configuration CN4 CN3 CN2 CN1 PCI Card Edge CN1, 2, 3 : IEEE1394 6-pin connector CN4 : External power supply connector PCI card edge : 124-pin PCI local bus connector Pin assignment IEEE1394 6-pin connector External power supply connector Pin No.
44 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Installing the Host Adapter Card NOTE : Before installing the host adapter card in the computer, be sure to install the setup disk software provided. Otherwise the computer may freeze when started. (1) After starting the computer, insert the floppy disk provided into the floppy disk drive.
45 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Setup of the Driver Precautions ( 1) Precautions on installing the DFWA-400 in the PC using Windows 98 The DFWA-400 does not run with the standard Windows 98 IEEE1394 driver. If the DFWA-400 is run with the standard driver, the PC may crash.
46 DFW-SX900 DFW-X700 Setting up the driver <For Windows 98> (1) Turn on the PC power without installing the DFWA-400 in the PC, and start Windows. (2) Start Setup98Setup recorded in the FD. (3) After ejecting the FD, quit Windows, and turn off the PC power.
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