Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XCD-SX910CR, XCD-SX710CR, XCD-SX910UV, XCD-SX910, XCD-SX710 Sony
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2003 Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Module A-BS3-100- 13 (1) Technical Manual XCD-SX910CR/X710CR (Color model) XCD-SX910UV (Ultraviolet-range model) XCD-SX910/X710 (Black and white model).
2 XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 T able of Contents Overview Main Features ............................................................ 3 System Components ................................................. 5 Connection Diagram .........
3 Overview XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Over vie w The XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 with its 1/2- type PS IT CCD, and the XCD-X710CR/X710 with its 1/3-type PS IT CCD are high-resolution industrial-use digital video camera modules. Utilizing an IEEE 1394- 1995 digital interface, transfer rates as high as 400 Mbps are realized.
4 Overview XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Partial scan output image format It is equipped with a partial scan feature that divides an entire screen image into 16 × 16 sections, allowing it to be output as an optionally designated rectangle within the required limits.
5 Overview XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 System Components The XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910/X710CR/ X710 Video Camera Module system comprises the following components. Video Camera Module XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 XCD-X710CR/X710 IEEE1394 Cable (6-pin, 4.
6 Overview XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 D ig ita l In terfa c e Connection Dia gram C-mount Lens Recommended Lens: VF2509 (Canon) XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 XCD-X710CR/X710 Tripod Adapter VCT-ST70I IEEE1394 Cable Host Adapter Card Host Equipment (PC, etc.
7 Overview XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Location of P ar ts and Operation 1 Lens mount (C-mount) Attach any C-mount lens or other optical equipment.
8 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Functions Brightness This camera supports brightness control. This makes fine adjustment of the black level possible. (The former model, XCD-SX910/X710 (firmware version 1.07) does not support brightness control.
9 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 For long exposure times When exposure times longer than the currently set frame rate cycle are set, the camera enters the long exposure time mode, and the actual frame rate is slowed in accordance with the exposure time.
10 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 When a video mode is changed, the initial Pan/Tilt values for the mode are set. On the XCD-SX910CR/X710CR, if you set the value of Pan/Tilt to maximum, the pixels on the edge of the picture may not be output correctly.
11 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Pa r tial Scan The partial scan mode is a function for outputting part of the full images a region of interest on the whole image. Based on the unit cell as the unit, continuous parts can be selected.
12 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Binning Mode The mode used when the sensitivity is increased and the frame rate is multiplied based on mixing the CCD pixel data, is called the Binning mode.
13 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Frame Rate Settings f or Format 7 For Format 7, the offset address 600h frame rate settings are disabled, but with this camera, the frame rates for Modes 1 to 4 are determined by the packet size.
14 Functions XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 White Balance (XCD-SX910CR/X710CR onl y) You can adjust the R and B gain with respect to G. Shoot a white object and adjust the two gains to standardize the signal levels of R, G, and B. Hue (XCD-SX910CR/X710CR onl y) You can adjust the G gain.
15 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Camera Command Status Register This camera complies with IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.30 (hereinafter referred to as IIDC v1.30). The standards document can be purchased from 1394TA (the 1394 Trade Association).
16 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 With the exception of bits 8 to 15 of the 400h offset address field, the length of the entire ConfigROM is made up of 1Fh Quadlets.
17 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 For offset address 444h, the length of the UnitDependentInfo is 3 Quadlets. CommandRegsBase is the base address of the camera control register. F0000000h + 3c0000h * 4 = F0F00000h For offset address 454h, the length of the VendorNameLeaf is 3 Quadlets.
18 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Based on the data above, the formats, modes, and frame rates supported are shown in the tables below.
19 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Video modes supported XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 FrameRate Format Mode ImageSize ColorCoding 30 15 7.
20 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Video Mode Settings Select the video mode you want to use from the tables, and make the required settings.
21 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Memory Channel Operation Save Selecting the Memory Channel used to save the data Address Data Operation F0F00620h 10000000h Selects Ch 1. 20000000h Selects Ch 2. Saving data Address Data Operation F0F00618h 80000000h Saves the current setting.
22 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Feature Contr ols This camera supports the following features. AutoExposure Controls the target video level value when Shutter/gain is set to Auto.
23 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Before sending a command, check the predetermined variable range and check whether the feature supports AUTO mode. Note that variable ranges for Pan/Tilt differ * 1) According to the IEEE 1394 specifications, the most significant bit is shown as 0.
24 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Actual control can be carried out by setting registers from F0F00800 onward. ddd indicates the control value expressed as a 12 bit hexadecimal number. xxx indicates that any setting made will be ignored.
25 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 The formula for absolute value shutter control register address Absolute value shutter control CSR offset address Address Data F0F0071C 003C025C Absolute value shutter control CSR offset The register address for absolute value shutter control is given by the following formula.
26 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Pa r tial Scan Operation Partial scan can be set using either the SettingBit or IIDC v.1.20 interchange.
27 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Step 2 MaxSize is read out. UnitSize is read out. ColorCoding is read out. Set the image position. Set the image size. Set the color cording ID. Set the SettingBit. Wait until the SettingBit falls.
28 Control XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Step 3 PixelNumber is read out. TotalByte is read out. PacketParaINQ is read out. Sets the packet size. Error Check the packet size. No error Obtain the number of packets. Setting completed. Read F0F10034h.
29 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Notes on the Camera Operations 1. If a Frame rate decrease. Frame rate may decrease depending on your shutter settings. a. When a series of images is output, the instant when the exposure time is shorter than one frame, and the exposure time setting is shortened using the shutter.
30 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 5. Auto shutter control and absolute value shutter control The auto shutter control function cannot be used in the Absolute value control mode. When Shutter is set to AUTO, the Absolute value control mode is automatically canceled.
31 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Characteristics of the XCD-SX910UV Relative Sensitivity The relative sensitivity of the camera is determined by the permeability of the optical filter, and the spectroscopic sensitivity characteristics of the CCD mounted in the camera.
32 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Deterioration in CCD sensitivity The sensitivity of the CCD in this camera can deteriorate over time.
33 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Specifications Image sensor XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 1 / 2 -type progressive scan IT transfer CCD XCD-X710CR/X710 1 / 3 -type progressive scan IT transfer CCD Number of effective pixels XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 Approx.
34 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 FrameRate Format Mode ImageSize ColorCoding 30 15 7.5 3.75 1.875 05 640 × 480 Mono8 aaa – 6 640 × 480 Mono16 aa – 12 800 × 600 Mono8 aa.
35 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Frame rates are affected by exposure time. Shutter=129(16.641 ms) Shutter=3(9 µ s) ImageW idth ImageHeight Frame time(ms) Frame rate(fps) Frame time(ms) Frame rate(fps) 64 48 24.7 40.5 8.1 123.
36 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Shutter=129(16.641 ms) Shutter=3(9 µ s) ImageW idth ImageHeight Frame time(ms) Frame rate(fps) Frame time(ms) Frame rate(fps) 80 60 39.9 25.1 23.2 42.9 80 120 42.7 23.4 26.1 38.3 80 180 45.5 22.
37 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 CCD Pix el Location (T op Vie w) XCD-SX910CR/SX910UV/SX910 Total number of pixels: 1,434 (H) × 1,050 (V) Number of effective pixels: 1,392 (H) × 1,040 (V) Number of output pixels: 1,376 (H) × 1,024 (V) (Max.
38 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Spectral Sensitivity (Relative Response) P arameters (Without lens and light source parameters.) XCD-SX910/X710 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 Wave Length [nm] Relative Response 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 XCD-SX910CR/X710CR Relative Response 0 0.
39 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 XCD-SX910UV 200 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 Wave Length [nm] Relative Response 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000.
40 Appendix XCD-SX910CR/X710CR XCD-SX910UV XCD-SX910/X710 Dimensions Unit: mm 2-M3, depth 4 25 26 33 26 108.5 13 25 13 44 8 116 32.75 4-M2, depth 3 4-M3, depth 4.
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