Maxtor XC77CE User Manual

Application Note:

Interfacing non-standard cameras to Matrox Pulsar

Sony XC-77CE March 13, 1996

Camera
Interface
Overview

Camera
Interface
Details

• 739 x 570 x 8-bit (CCIR) @ 25fps

• Interlaced

• Internal or external sync

• 14.1875MHz pixel clock rate

• 3 modes: continuous mode (internal sync), continuous mode (external sync), restart reset

mode

1. Continuous mode (internal sync)

• 739 x 570 x 8-bit (CCIR) @ 25fps

• Interlaced

• Continuous video

• Internal (composite) sync

• DCF used: 77CE.DCF

SONY

XC-77CE

Video

Matrox Pulsar

(with PLS-TTL-CABLE)

2. Continuous mode (external sync)

SONY

• 739 x 570 x 8-bit (CCIR) @ 25fps

• Interlaced

• Continuous video

• Matrox Pulsar sending TTL hsync (HD IN) and vsync (VD IN) signals to camera

• DCF used: 77CEM.DCF

XC-77CE

Video
HD IN
VD IN

Matrox Pulsar

(with PLS-TTL-CABLE)

Cabling
Requirements

3. Restart reset mode

SONY

XC-77CE

• 739 x 570 x 8-bit (CCIR) @ 25fps

• Interlaced

• Matrox Pulsar receiving TTL external trigger

• Matrox Pulsar sending TTL hsync (HD IN) and vsync (VD IN becomes RR trigger)

Video
HD IN

VD IN

TTL external trigger

Matrox Pulsar

(with PLS-TTL-CABLE)

signals to camera

• DCF used: 77CEMT.DCF

1. Continuous mode (internal sync)

• IMG-7W2-TO-1BNC and Sony JB-77 junction box required

• Video input BNC of IMG-7W2-TO-1BNC cable should be connected to VIDEO OUT

BNC connector of Sony JB-77 junction box

Application Note:

Interfacing non-standard cameras to Matrox Pulsar

Sony XC-77CE March 13, 1996

Cabling
Requirements
Continued

2. Continuous mode (external sync)

• IMG-7W2-TO-1BNC, PLS-TTL-CABLE and Sony JB-77 junction box required

• Video input BNC of IMG-7W2-TO-1BNC cable should be connected to VIDEO OUT

BNC connector of Sony JB-77 junction box

• The connections between the DB-37 connector of the PLS-TTL-CABLE and the Sony JB-

77 junction box are as follows:

PLS-TTL-CABLE JB-77 Junction Box
(DB-37 connector) (BNC connectors)

Pin name Pin no. BNC name

TTL_HSYNC 26 → HD IN
TTL_VSYNC 11 → VD IN
GROUND 6 & 7 HD IN (GND)
GROUND 6 & 7 VD IN (GND)

3. Restart reset mode

• IMG-7W2-TO-5BNC, PLS-TTL-CABLE and Sony JB-77 junction box required

• Video input BNC of IMG-7W2-TO-5BNC cable should be connected to VIDEO OUT

BNC connector of Sony JB-77 junction box

• The connections between the DB-37 connector of the PLS-TTL-CABLE and the Sony JB-

77 junction box are as in continuous mode (external sync) (i.e., VD IN becomes restart
reset)

• TTL external trigger source should be connected to the TTL Trigger Input of the IMG-

7W2-TO-5BNC cable

Special
Considerations

NOTE: all connections in this application note assume the use of the Sony JB-77 junction

box. These connections can also be made directly with the 12-pin connector on the
camera; consult the Sony XC-77CE documentation for a pinout description of this
connector. Contact your local sales representative or Matrox Sales Office, or
contact Matrox Imaging Applications at [phone] for assistance.

The DCF(s) mentioned in this application note can be found on the MIL and MIL-Lite CD, or our FTP site (ftp.matrox.com). The information furnished by
Matrox Electronics System, Ltd. is believed to be accurate and reliable. Please verify all interface connections with camera documentation or manual.
Contact your local sales representative or Matrox Sales office or Matrox Imaging Applications at 514-822-6061 for assistance.

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