Sony DXC-990,DXC-990P,DXC-390,DXC-390P User Manual

SONY 3CCD Color Video Camera

DXC-990/990P DXC-390/390P

Sales Manual

Internal Use Only

CONTENTS

1. PRODUCT CONCEPT P. 2

2. APPLICATIONS P. 3

3. KEY FEATURES P. 4

4. MENU FUNCTION P. 14

5. CAMERA CONNECTORS P. 19

6. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS P. 21

7. SPECIFICATIONS P. 23

8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES P. 25

9. SYSTEM EXAMPLES P. 30

10. DIMENSIONS P. 33

11. COMPARISON CHART P. 36

12. TECHNICAL APPENDIX P. 38

13. Q & A P. 42

DXC-390/390P

DXC-990/990P

1. Product Concept

High performance/Low cost

DXC-990/990P

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Bayonet mount 3CCD

1. PRODUCT CONCEPT

Multipurpose Video Camera

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High picture quality

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1/2 type Exwave HAD®CCD

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Digital Signal Processor

DXC-390/390P

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C mount 3CCD

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Compact Body

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1/3 type Exwave HAD CCD

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Digital Signal Processor

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Microscopy

Biotechnology Industrial Research

2. Applications

2. APPLICATIONS

Industrial Inspection

Printing Semiconductor

Remote Camera

Distance Learning Surveillance Video Production

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3. Key Features

3. KEY FEATURES

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

DXC-990/990P DXC-390/390P Horizontal Resolution 850 TV Lines 800 TV Lines Signal to Noise Ratio 63 (NTSC) 62 (PAL) dB 62 (NTSC) 61 (PAL) dB Sensitivity F11@2000 lx (3200 K) F8@2000 lx (3200 K) Minimum Illumination 1 lx (F1.4, GAIN:HYPER) 4 lx (F2, GAIN:HYPER) Output Signal VBS, RGB/SYNC, Y/C, Y/R-Y/B-Y RGB, Y/C, VBS Dimensions 70 (W) x 72 (H) x 123.5 (D) mm 56 (W) x 50 (H) x 128 (D) mm Power Consumption Approx. 8.0 W Approx. 7.6 W Mass 630 g Approx. 370 g

FEATURES

■ DynaLatitudeTMFunction

• The DynaLatitude function processing enables you to adjust the contrast of each pixel according to

the luminance signal level of each picture element.

• The DynaLatitude function minimizes video level distortion based on video signal histograms in

order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the standard video signal.

• If there is a dark section and bright section in one image (i.e. shade and sunshine), then both parts

will often look vague. The DynaLatitude function allows you to adjust the sharpness of both sections.

• Even when lighting is favorable, more luminance levels will be allocated to the subject, creating a

clearer, more detailed image.

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Pixel Number

Luminance Level

Pixel Number

Luminance Level

Pixel Number

Luminance Level

Pixel Number

Luminance Level

Clip Level

Knee Point

Luminance Level

BGR W BGR BGR W BGR W

Gray Color

Skin Color

Skin Color without Knee

Skin Color with conventional Knee

BGR W

Skin Color with DCC+

■ DynaLatitude Function

3. Key Features

The diagrams above are based on estimations, not on actual operation.

■ DCC+ Process

• The DCC+ (Dynamic Contrast Control Plus) manages video signal data at three levels - brightness, hue and saturation. The result is an image with suitable knee correction and without hue distortion.

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3. Key Features

100%

90% 70%

High

Low

Normal

Luminance Level

Amount of light input to camera

20%

Black stretch

Knee

Compress

Stretch

■ Knee and Black Stretch

• By adjusting the knee, a knee point and knee slope are set so that the highlighted areas of the picture can be clearly reproduced.

• Contrast in the dark area of the image can be variably adjusted using the Black Stretch function for a clear view of specific details.

■ Pedestal

• Black or dark parts of the picture can be clearly seen by adjusting the black level. Also the R and B pedestal level can be finely adjusted for each color.

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3. Key Features

<Shutter speed calculation of Clearscan mode> Example: When the value is set to 250 H (NTSC) 250 63.56 us (1 H) + 34.78 us (constant)

= 15924.78 us = 1/62.8 s

(PAL) 250 64 us (1 H) + 35.6 us (constant)

= 16035.6 us = 1/62.4 s

<Shutter speed calculation of LTE mode> Example: When the value is set to 5 FRM (NTSC) 5 1/30 = 0.167 s

(PAL) 5 1/25 = 0.2 s

■ Electronic Shutter Function

• The variable electronic shutter built into the CCD imager enables the DXC-990/990Pand DXC-390/390P to capture clear images of moving objects. The shutter speed can be manually selected from a wide range of speeds (up to 1/100000).

• The Flickerless mode allows you to obtain flickerless images even in fluorescent lighting conditions.

• The Clearscan

mode reduces the horizontal bands that appear in computer displays when shooting

the display with a conventional video camera.

■ Long Term Exposure Function

• When shooting very dark objects or objects in dark lighting conditions, you can manually set the shutter speed to 1/60 of a second or more to allow more light to accumulate on the CCD sensors, resulting in enhanced sensitivity.

• By synchronizing the WEN pulse of the camera signal output with an external memory unit such as a frame grabber unit/board, it is possible to obtain a still picture video.

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3. Key Features

■ Digital Detail

• The detail function adjusts the sharpness of object outlines with minimal noise using digital signal processor technology

• The unique feature of the function is that the horizontal detail frequency can be changed.

■ Linear Matrix

• The Linear Matrix function provides sophisticated electronic adjustment for accurate color reproduction by adjusting color saturation and hue.

• Besides four preset settings, the R,G,B levels can be independently adjusted.

■ Partial Enhance Function

• This function allows a particular color to be selected, and its hue, saturation and detail altered.

• In addition, the detail produced by the high resolution of the camera can be softened or emphasized

in certain parts of the image by Partial Enhance function.

• The designated active area can be set by simply adjusting the area detect cursor.

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3. Key Features

■ Color Shading Compensation

• The color shading compensation feature provides a uniformed brightness for images displayed on the screen.

■ Versatile White Balance

• The ATW (Auto Tracing White balance) adjusts the white balance automatically in response to varying lighting conditions, and the AWB (Auto White Balance) automatically memorizes the adjusted white balance values.

• This camera has two ATW modes. One is normal mode which is the same as other current DXC models. The other is wide mode which covers a wider range of color temperatures than normal mode.

• The ATW areas can be set manually like AE areas.

• When using AWB or ATW modes, red and blue levels can be adjusted by R/B paint.

• In Manual mode, white balance can be adjusted in accordance with user requirements.

• Settings of 3200K and 5600K are available.

■ Hyper Gain (+30 dB)

• The Hyper Gain function increases the gain up to 32 times (+30 dB).

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3. Key Features

Auto Iris CCD IRISAGC

4 F-stops

10 F-stops

■ Flicker Canceller

• The camera negates the flicker of fluorescent lights by automatically adjusting gain, freeing the electronic shutter for other use.

• Shutter speed range is approximately 1/60 - 1/250 s.

• Since adjustment is made within the gain circuit, this function may not work well in a strong-flicker

environment such as under multiple fluorescent lights.

■ Auto Exposure functions

• The DXC-990/990P and DXC390/390P have an AGC function which automatically boosts video gain and CCD IRIS function, automatically reducing the camera exposure time by changing the electronic shutter speed.

• The range of AGC is equivalent to an increase of four stops in a lens and the range of CCD IRIS is equivalent to a decrease of ten F stops.

• When the AGC and CCD IRIS functions are used together with an auto iris lens, the DXC-990/990P and DXC-390/390P can adjust themselves to a wide range of incoming light levels automatically.

■ Video Servo Auto Iris Lens (DXC-390/390P Only)

• There are two new motorized remote control lenses for the DXC-390/390P. This camera also accepts two general video servo lenses which is standard in the surveillance field.

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<MULTI>

<SPOT>

<LARGE>

<SLIT>

<MID>

OPTIONAL AREA

■ User Defined Light Metering Area

• With the DXC-990/990P and DXC-390/390P, six patterns (light metering areas) -Multi, Large, Mid, Spot, Slit, and Manual area detect the brightness. These areas can be chosen according to the lighting conditions of the object.

• The Multi mode measures the luminance level on the 9 divided windows and the center window is weighted compared to the other windows.

• In Manual mode, the user can freely define the light metering area.

■ Selectable AE

• The AE speed of this camera is manually adjusted.

• The exposure level can be adjusted to either the average measurable range or to the peak (brightest)

level.

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3. Key Features

■ CCD Integration Mode Selection

• The DXC-990/990P and DXC-390/390P have two methods to read out the accumulated CCD information: Frame or Field Integration.

• The ability to switch between Frame or Field Integration can be an advantage in dealing with different subject material. For still image capture, Frame Integration offers advantages whereas Field Integration offers advantages for shooting moving objects.

■ Nega

• You can automatically shoot negative scenes as positive, or vice versa.

■ RGB sync

• In RGB sync mode, the sync signal is added not only for green but also for each RGB output.

■ User File

• The user file function can be used to store two sets of parameters (Aor B) in the menu for instant recall. This feature is very useful for the operator who consistently uses the camera under the same conditions.

• When pushing the FILE SELECT button, the user file switches between Aand B.

■ Scene File

• The preset scene files are set to accommodate four different situations (ST ANDARD, MICROSCOPE, FULL AUTO, STROBE).

• Copying the settings between two files is also possible.

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3. Key Features

■ RS-232C Interface

• The DXC-990/990P and DXC-390/390P are equipped with an 8-pin RS-232C interface, allowing the camera to be remotely controlled from external equipment such as a personal computer.

• For the details of the RS-232C protocol, please refer to the Control Protocol or contact your nearest Sony office.

■ Genlock Capability (VBS and HD/VD)

• The DXC camera can be synchronized with an external VBS signal from other equipment and includes a SC/H phase adjustment control. HD/VD sync signals also can be accepted. This is very useful in multiple camera operation and in connection with frame grabber boards.

■ Strobe Function

• This feature is effective for image recognition of fast moving objects. The DXC-990/990P and DXC-390/390P synchronize the timing of the trigger with a strobe light and outputs a full frame image.

• When connecting a frame grabber unit/board, the WEN pulse makes it easy to capture the image.

■ Flange Back Adjustment (DXC-390/390P Only)

• It is possible to adjust the flange focal length of a lens by turning the ring. Allows for synchronization of eye piece focus to camera image.

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4. Menu Function

Exposure

Main Menu

Contrast Enhance General System Scene FileWhite Balance

<MAIN MENU> [A]

>EXPOSURE

CONTRAST WHITE BALANCE ENHANCER GENERAL SYSTEM SCENE FILE

Select Next Exit

<SCENE FILE> [A]

>FILE SELECT A

LOAD

Select Back

<SYSTEM> [A]

>BAUD RATE 9600

D-SUB OUT R/G/B D-SUB VIDEO VBS D-SUB SYNC C.SYNC

RGB SYNC G 12P CONNECTOR IN

Select Back

<GENERAL> [A]

>CCD MODE FIELD

SHADING COMP. OFF

TRIGGER OFF

NEGA OFF FLICKER CANCELLER OFF

Select Back

<ENHANCER> [A]

>DETAIL ALL

LEVEL ± 0 FREQUENCY MID

LINEAR MATRIX ALL

MODE STANDARD

Select Back

<ENHANCER> [A]

>DETAIL ALL

LEVEL ± 0 FREQUENCY MID

LINEAR MATRIX ALL

MODE STANDARD

TARGET COLOR ALL

Select Back

<WHITE BALANCE> [A]

>MODE AWB

R. PAINT ± 0 B. PAINT ± 0 AREA NORMAL

Select Back

<CONTRAST> [A]

>EFFECT MANUAL

KNEE POINT MID BLACK STRETCH ± 0

GAMMA ON

LEVEL ± 0

MASTER PEDESTAL ± 0

R. PEDESTAL ± 0 B.PEDESTAL ± 0

Select Back

<EXPOSURE> [A]

>GAIN STEP

STEP 0dB

SHUTTER OFF

IRIS AUTO

AE LEVEL ± 0 AE AREA MULTI

Select Back

CONFIGURATION

4. MENU FUNCTION

MAIN MENU

SUB MENU

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