Sony DKC-ST5 Operating Instructions Manual
Digital
Photo Camera
3-859-629-13(1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DKC-ST5
1997 by Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Important Notice
Thank you for choosing the Sony DKC-ST5 Digital Photo
Camera (referred to below as “the product”). The DKC-ST5
control software (referred to below as “the software”) is
included with the product as sample software in order to
enable you to utilize the full potential of the product.
The software is provided under the following conditions.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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.
1. The software and related documentation may not be
reproduced, copied, modified, or revised in any manner,
in whole or in part.
2. The software can only be used with the product, and may
not be used by any third party. Export or transfer of the
product and the software to any foreign country is
prohibited.
3. The software may not be disassembled, decompiled, or
otherwise converted to source code form.
4. The software is provided only as a sample, and Sony
makes no assurance whatsoever concerning the
software’s freedom from defects.
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the software.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual ............................................................5
Overview
Chapter 2
Operation
System Features ...............................................................7
DKC-ST5 Standard Product Configuration ........................ 8
Principal Examples of Use .................................................. 9
Location and Function of Parts .....................................11
Camera Head ..................................................................... 11
Digital Processor ............................................................... 13
Remote Controller ............................................................. 16
Powering On and Off.......................................................21
Powering On...................................................................... 22
Powering Off ..................................................................... 22
Live and Memory Monitor Modes .................................... 22
Status Indications .............................................................. 23
Image Adjustments and Focusing.................................24
Adjusting the Zoom........................................................... 24
Focusing ............................................................................ 24
Chapter 3
Installation and
Connections
Adjusting the Black Balance..........................................26
Adjusting the White Balance ..........................................27
Adjusting the Iris.............................................................30
Using the AE Function....................................................31
Shooting...........................................................................35
Basic Procedure................................................................. 35
Selecting a Memory .......................................................... 37
Reviewing a Captured Image ............................................ 42
Switching Between Landscape and
Portrait Orientations ..................................................... 43
Installing the Camera Head ............................................45
Connections ....................................................................46
SCSI Connections ...........................................................48
Setting the DIP Switches ................................................50
Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
Chapter 4
Menus
Chapter 5
Using the Control
Software
Overview ..........................................................................51
Basic Menu Operation Procedure .................................52
Menu Settings..................................................................55
Main Menu ........................................................................ 55
Live Menu ......................................................................... 58
Overview ..........................................................................59
Required Hardware ........................................................... 59
Required Software............................................................. 59
Installinzg the Control Software ....................................60
Preparations ....................................................................... 60
Installing the Control Software ......................................... 60
Using the Control Software............................................... 61
Uninstalling the Control Software..................................... 61
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Appendix
Error Messages ...............................................................63
Troubleshooting ..............................................................64
Notes on Use ...................................................................65
Specifications..................................................................66
4 Table of Contents
About This Manual
This manual gives an overview of the DKC-ST5 Digital Photo Camera,
and describes connections and installation, and the method of operation,
principally with a remote controller.
Using the supplied control software
By installing the DKC-ST5 Control Software supplied with the product on
3.5-inch floppy disks, you can control the DKC-ST5 from a computer. For
details of the operation of the software, read the Readme files installed
with the control software.
For details of the installation of the control software, see Chapter 5 of this
manual.
About This Manual 5
System Features
Chapter 1 Overview
The DKC-ST5 Digital Photo Camera is a high-quality
electronic photography system, using a high-resolution
CCD camera with a total of 1,400,000 pixels. This
system can form the core of a studio portrait
photography system, or can be used for a variety of
applications in which still images are kept in a filing
system.
A maximum of nine images can be held in memory.
Stored images can also be transferred to a computer for
processing.
The following are some of the principal features of the
system.
High-resolution CCD camera head
The camera head uses a three-chip 2/3-inch highresolution CCD with 1,400,000 total pixels.
Storage for up to nine images
Images can be captured into memory consecutively at
about 1-second intervals. After checking captured
images on a monitor, you can select the images for
transfer to a computer.
Simple camera operation
The procedure for using the camera is similar to that
for a conventional camera, so there are no particular
problems for users unaccustomed to video cameras or
digital devices.
Lens mount
In addition to the special-purpose lens (VCL1205BYS), you can fit any
mount lens.
2
/3-inch 48-mm bayonet
Chapter 1 Overview
Flexible color gradation representation
The A/D conversion uses a 10-bit lookup table, which
makes for flexible color gradation representation.
Optimized dynamic range
Gamma correction and knee point adjustment allow
the dynamic range to be optimized.
Special-purpose lens for smooth manual
adjustment
The special-purpose lens (VCL-1205BYS) is available
separately, and provides a focusing ring and zoom ring
with a light touch, allowing for smooth manual
adjustment.
Chapter 1 Overview 7
System Features
DKC-ST5 Standard Product Configuration
Chapter 1 Overview
The following is the standard product configuration of the DKC-ST5.
Digital processing unit Camera head
The following items are also supplied as standard accessories.
Remote controller
Four 3.5-inch floppy disks
containing the Control Software
Camera cable
AC cord
Ferrite cores
Type A: ×2
Type B: ×2 for NTSC model,
×3 for PAL model
Type C: ×2 (for PAL model only)
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Operating Instructions (this manual)
In addition to the standard components, a lens, video monitor, and
computer are required.
For details of the components required in addition to the standard product
configuration, see the section “Principal Examples of Use” on the next page.
Principal Examples of Use
Portrait system
Generator
Flash
Remote controller
The following are examples of use of the DKC-ST5 Digital Photo Camera
system.
Chapter 1 Overview
By combining a computer and a full-color printer, you can build an instant
portrait system as shown below. You can capture a number of images into
memory, review them on the monitor, then print a selected image.
Computer
Monitor
Camera head
Lens
(VCL-1205BYS)
Viewfinder
Camera Cable (10 m)
(supplied)
SCSI cable
SCSI cable
UP-D8800
Digital processing unit
Note
Do not connect or disconnect the cables when
any system component is powered on.
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System Features
Still image filing system
Chapter 1 Overview
In combination with a computer, you can create a still image filing system
as shown below.
Remote
controller
Camera head
Lens
(VCL-1205BYS)
f Parts
Camera Cable (10 m)
Monitor
(supplied)
Computer
SCSI
cable
Digital processing unit
Notes
• Do not connect or disconnect the cables when any system component is powered on.
• When you use the camera in such a system configuration as illustrated, select “CAMERA”
in the main menu and set the “ROTATE” item to “OFF”.
For details of menu operations, see Chapter 4.
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Location and Function of Parts
Camera Head
Front view
1 Lens mount
Chapter 1 Overview
2 Lens locking lever
3 LENS2 connector
1 Lens mount
Mount the lens here. With the back end of the lens
inserted, press down the lens locking lever in a
clockwise direction to lock the lens.
In addition to the special-purpose lens (VCL-
2
1205BYS), you can fit any
/3-inch 48-mm bayonet
mount lens.
2 Lens locking lever
This locks the lens as described under “1 Lens
mount.”
4 Mounting hole
3 LENS2 connector (12-pin, female)
When using a lens other than the special-purpose one
(VCL-1205BYS), connect the cable from the lens to
this connector.
4 Mounting hole
This accepts the fixing screw when the camera head is
mounted on a tripod.
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear view
Chapter 1 Overview
1 VF connector
VF
PROCESSOR
LENS1
6 PROCESSOR connector
MONITOR
2 MONITOR connector
FLASH
3 FLASH connector
REMOTE
4 REMOTE connector
5 LENS1 connector
1 VF (viewfinder) connector (DIN 8-pin)
Connect the cable from the viewfinder.
2 MONITOR connector (BNC type)
This outputs a composite video signal. Using a
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied), connect this to
the composite video input connector (BNC type) of a
video monitor.
3 FLASH connector (X-contact socket)
Connect the cable from a flash unit.
This connector is not used when the cable from the
flash unit is connected to the FLASH connector on the
digital processor.
4 REMOTE connector (12-pin, female)
Connect the supplied remote controller.
5 LENS1 connector (20-pin, female)
When using the special-purpose lens (VCL-1205BYS),
connect the cable from the lens.
6 PROCESSOR connector (26-pin, male)
Connect this to the CAMERA connector of the digital
processor with the supplied camera cable.
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Digital Processor
Front panel
1 POWER switch
2 POWER indicator
Ø
POWER
ON
1
/
Chapter 1 Overview
®
OFF
ø
1 POWER switch
Press this in to power on the digital processor. Press it
once more to power off.
Note
Once you have powered off the digital processor, do
not try to power it on again immediately. Doing this
may result in failure anyway.
2 POWER indicator
This lights when the digital processor is powered on.
Chapter 1 Overview 13
Location and Function of Parts
Rear panel
Chapter 1 Overview
1 MODE SELECT switches
2 SCSI In and SCSI Out connectors
MODE SELECT
SCSI FLASH
SCSI In
SCSI Out
MONITOR REMOTE CAMERA
VIDEO S-VIDEO
R G B SYNC
8 MONITOR connectors
3 FLASH connector
RS-232C
FS
6 REMOTE RS-232C connector
7 REMOTE FS connector
4 ⁄ AC IN connector
AC IN
⁄
5 CAMERA connector
1 MODE SELECT switches
These eight DIP switches select the SCSI ID of the
digital processor, the attenuation compensation setting
for the camera cable, and other settings.
For details of the settings of these switches, see the section
“Setting the DIP Switches” on page 50.
2 SCSI In and SCSI Out connectors (50-pin, highdensity)
Use these to connect to other SCSI devices (computer,
printer, and so forth).
For details of the SCSI connections, see the section “SCSI
Connections” on page 48.
3 FLASH connector (X-contact socket)
Connect the cable from a flash unit.
This connector is not used when the cable from the
flash unit is connected to the FLASH connector on the
camera head.
4 ⁄ AC IN connector
Use the supplied power cord to connect to a 120 V AC
(NTSC model) or 220 to 240 V AC (PAL model)
power outlet.
5 CAMERA connector (26-pin, female)
Connect this to the PROCESSOR connector of the
camera head with the supplied camera cable.
6 REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin,
female)
(Undefined.)
7 REMOTE FS (foot switch) connector (minijack)
Connect the cable from a foot switch.
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8 MONITOR connectors
These connectors output signals for input to a video
monitor.
VIDEO output connector (BNC type): Using a
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied), connect this
to the composite video input connector (BNC
type) of the monitor.
S-VIDEO output connector (Mini-DIN,
4-pin): Using an S-video cable (not supplied),
connect this to the S-video input connector of the
monitor.
R, G, B, and SYNC output connectors (BNC type):
Using 75-ohm coaxial cables (not supplied),
connect these to the RGB and sync input
connectors of the monitor.
Chapter 1 Overview
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Location and Function of Parts
Remote Controller
Upper section
Chapter 1 Overview
6 USER button
7 E-ZOOM button
1 STDBY button
2 LIVE/MEMORY button
3 MEMORY +/– buttons
4 FOCUS FAR/NEAR
buttons
5 Release button
STDBY USER
LIVE/MEMORY E-ZOOM
MEMORY FOCUS ZOOM
+
FAR
NEAR
--
IRIS
+
--
T
W
1 STDBY (standby) button
When using a lens other than the special-purpose lens
(VCL-1205BYS), pressing this button puts the camera
into the standby mode, and stops down the iris to the
current setting.
2 LIVE/MEMORY button
Pressing this button toggles between the live and
memory monitor modes.
Live mode: The image from the camera lens is
output to the monitor. At this point the lens iris is
automatically in the fully-open position.
Memory mode: The image saved in the currently
selected memory is output to the monitor.
8 IRIS +/– buttons
9 ZOOM T/W buttons
Hang the loop of string on the
tripod or some other safe place.
Note
The remote controller has a
slot in the back, through
which you can thread a loop
of string.
3 MEMORY +/– buttons
In the memory monitor mode, these buttons select the
memory.
MEMORY +: Pressing this button switches from the
currently selected memory to the next higher
numbered memory (1 n 2 n 3 ... ).
MEMORY –: Pressing this button switches from the
currently selected memory to the next lower
numbered memory (9 n 8 n 7 ... ).
4 FOCUS FAR/NEAR buttons
These adjust the focus.
FOCUS FAR: Pressing this button focuses further
away.
FOCUS NEAR: Pressing this button focuses closer
to the camera.
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5 Release button
Press this button to take a picture.
Using the special-purpose lens (VCL-1205BYS):
Pressing this button instantaneously stops down
the iris to the current setting, and captures the
image to memory.
Using other lenses: If the camera is in standby mode,
pressing this button instantaneously captures the
image to memory. If not in standby mode, the iris
is first stopped down to the current setting (which
takes several seconds), and then the image is
captured to memory.
6 USER button
When using the Control Software, press this button to
recall user files (USER1, USER2, and USER3).
Recalling one of these files automatically sets up the
system according to the settings in the file. You can
also use this button to switch from one user file to
another.
For details of the Control Software, see Chapter 5.
7 E-ZOOM (electronic zoom) button
Pressing this button zooms in at a 2:1 ratio on the
center of the live image (E-ZOOM mode). Use this
button to focus quickly. Pressing the button once more
exits the E-ZOOM mode, and returns to the normal
image.
Note
In the E-ZOOM mode, only the FOCUS FAR/NEAR
and ZOOM T/W buttons operate.
8 IRIS +/– buttons
These adjust the lens iris.
IRIS +: Pressing this button increases the numerical
value of f-stop (i. e. stop down the iris).
IRIS –: Pressing this button decreases the numerical
value of f-stop (i. e. open up the iris).
9 ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide angle) buttons
These control the zoom.
ZOOM T: Pressing this button zooms in.
ZOOM W: Pressing this button zooms out.
Chapter 1 Overview
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Location and Function of Parts
Lower section
Chapter 1 Overview
Pull down the lid.
!¢ and buttons
!º MENU button
!¡ WB (STILL) button
!™ WB (LIVE) button
!£ BB button
0 MENU button
Press this button to access the menus.
Press and release quickly to display the main menu on
the monitor screen. Press once more to clear the menu
from the monitor screen.
Hold down the button for at least two seconds to
display the live menu.
For details of the menus, see Chapter 4.
MENU ENTER
WB(STILL)
WB(LIVE)
CHARACTER
BB
FRAME
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
!∞ ENTER button
!§ FRAME ON/OFF button
!¶ CHARACTER ON/OFF button
!™ WB (white balance) (LIVE) button
Hold this button down for at least two seconds to
adjust the white balance for the live image output.
This carries out the white balance adjustment
automatically, with the lens iris in the fully open
position.
For details of the procedure for white balance adjustment,
see page 27.
!¡ WB (white balance) (STILL) button
Hold this button down for at least two seconds to
adjust the white balance for the still image captured to
memory. This carries out the white balance
adjustment automatically, with the lens iris stopped
down to the current setting.
For details of the procedure for white balance adjustment,
see page 27.
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!£ BB (black balance) button
Hold this button down for at least two seconds to
adjust the black balance.
For details of the procedure for black balance adjustment,
see page 26.
!¢ and buttons
Press these buttons to move the cursor on the menu
screen up and down. Also use them to adjust setting
values of certain menu items.
For details of the menus, see Chapter 4.
!∞ ENTER button
Press this button to go down to the next level of the
menus, and also to confirm settings made within the
menus.
For details of the menus, see Chapter 4.
!§ FRAME ON/OFF button
When using the supplied control software, press this
button to toggle on and off the display on the monitor
screen of a frame showing the effective print area,
horizontal and vertical coordinate axes, and a
background image.
The factory default setting is for this display function
to be disabled.
For details of the control software, see Chapter 5.
!¶ CHARACTER ON/OFF button
Press this button to toggle the status display on the
monitor screen between the on and off settings. The
factory default setting is for the status display to be
enabled.
The status display indicates the live or memory
monitor mode, the iris setting, and the memory
selection and availability.
Chapter 1 Overview
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Powering On and Off
Powering On
Use the following procedure to power on.
Notes
•When using the system for the first time, before powering on be sure to
set the DIP switches appropriately.
•When you are using a Power Macintosh
Computer, Inc., execute Step 3 before Step 2.
1)
computer from Apple
Chapter 2 Operation
For details of the settings of the DIP switches, see page 50.
1 Power on the monitor, printer, and other peripheral devices.
For details, refer to the user documentation provided with the peripheral
devices.
2 Power on the digital processor (press in the POWER switch on the
front panel).
If the “BEEP” item in the OTHERS menu is set to “ON” (the factory
default setting), then the digital processor emits a double beep about
five seconds after it is powered on, indicating that it is ready for
operation.
For details of the menus, see Chapter 4.
When the digital processor is ready for operation, the system
automatically switches to the live monitor mode, and the mode
indication “LIVE” is displayed on the monitor screen.
For details of the live monitor mode, see the section “Live and Memory
Monitor Modes” on the next page.
For details of the operating mode indication, see the section “Status
Indications” on page 23.
Chapter 2 Operation
3 If you are using a computer, power on the computer.
For details, refer to the user documentation provided with the computer.
Note
If you power on the computer before the digital processor is ready for
operation (after the double beep), the computer may not start up
correctly.
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1) Power Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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