DXC-LS1 /1
CCD Color Video Camera
EIA/NTSC
Lens shown is an option.
Good Things in a Small Package
The Sony DXC-LS1/1 proves that good things do come in small
packages. Despite its remarkably small size, the camera head is
only 35mm long and 12mm in diameter and comes with a host
of advanced features that you won’t find in many larger cameras,
plus convenient controls that make shooting virtually automatic.
High Performance Components
The DXC-LS1/1 consists of a camera head and a camera control
unit, each a marvel of technology. The camera head features a Sony
Interline Transfer CCD with a Hyper HAD
TM
(Hole Accumulated
Diode) image sensor that packs 380,000 picture elements into
only a quarter of an inch. The camera control unit incorporates
a powerful DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which provides
enhanced picture quality, plus the automatic adjustment features
that makes the camera easy to use.
Industrial
Outstanding portability and an assortment of optional accessories
make the DXC-LS1/1 an invaluable tool in hazardous and hard-toreach environments.
Microscopy
With a computer interfaceand a varietyofimage enhancement features,
the DXC-LS1/1 has the precision you require in critical microscopy
applications.
Security
The DXC-LS1/1can be installed in elevators, hotel lobbies, shop windows _ anywhere that unobtrusive, high-quality surveillance is required.
Excellent Picture Quality
Horizontal resolution is 470TV lines, sensitivity is F5.6 at
2,000 lx and the signal-to-noise ratio is 46 dB, for outstanding
brightness and excellent all-round performance. Advanced
color matrix technology allows you to adjust colors individually
without changing the overall white balance, for vivid, lifelike
reproduction of whatever you are shooting.
Versatility
In industrial, broadcasting applications and in security
installations _across the entire range of video imaging_the
DXC-LS1/1 opens up a new realm of possibilties.
Take it where you thought a camera could never go.
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Actual Size
Sports shooting
Energize your coverage of sports and other live events with shots
from striking new angles. Take your viewers into the center of the
action.
Capture Colors the Way They Really Are
Excellent Color Reproduction
White balance adjustments are completely automatic.
Just point at a white object and let the camera do the rest.
But where most cameras stop, the DXC-LS1/1 has only
begun. Color matrix technology adds another dimension
of authenticity by allowing you to adjust the R, G
Convenient Controls
An on-screen menu system gives you easy access to all
of the camera’s built-in features. Often times you won’t
even need to open a menu. Just press the DISPLAY
button to call up your favorite settings and begin
shooting. For special situations, you can save up to
and B colors independently, while viewing the monitor,
and without changing the overall white balance.
You can easily adjust the image until the object on
the screen looks exactly like the object in front of the
camera.
Before adjustment Adjusted to R: +40, G: 0, B: 0
To adjust only the redness of the picture...
two sets of menu selections and call
them up at any time. By displaying
menus one line at a time, you can also
make adjustments while viewing the
actual picture on the screen.
Lens shown is an option.
Advanced DSP Functions
Automatic Exposure Control
A CCD IRISTMfunction combined with AGC
(Automatic Gain Control) provides automatic control
over incoming light. If the object in front of the lens is
too bright, the camera switches automatically to a higher
shutter speed. If the object is too dark, it automatically
increases the gain. And the AE (Automatic Exposure)
level can be finely adjusted from
_
60 to +60. The
result is images that are always perfectly exposed.
Automatic Backlight Adjustments
The DXC-LS1/1 can distinguish backlit from frontlit
scenes and compensate accordingly, adjusting exposure
automatically to objects in the scene you want to
shoot.
Light Metering Areas
The DXC-LS1/1 can measure light and make exposure adjustments in 5 different areas (whole image,
small area at center, large area at center, small slit and
large slit). Objects in these areas are always appropriately lit, regardless of the brightness of surrounding
objects.
Electronic Zoom
The electronic zoom provides enlargements
from 1.00× to 3.00×. This is especially
effective because large zoom lenses cannot be
used with cameras as small as the
DXC-LS1/1.
Variable Gamma
By manually varying the gamma parameters, you
can increase the contrast in lighter or darker parts
of the image, for a clear view of specific details.
Long Term Exposure
When shooting very dark objects, you can set the shutter speed manually to 1/60 of a second or more
and specify from 2 to 512 fields. Longer shutter speeds allow more light to accumulate on the CCD
sensors, for a remarkable sensitivity.
Note: To use this function, an external memory unit/board is required.
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Small area at center (C1) Large area at center (C2) Small slit (S1) Large slit (S2)
Original
×
3.00
Original Gamma:+15
s
Innovative Flicker Canceller
The DXC-LS1/1 cancels the flicker of fluorescent lights by automatically adjusting gain, freeing the
electronic shutter for other uses.
Negative and Positive Modes
Color Bars
The DXC-LS1/1 can display color bars in 3 different sizes. The low and hi-screen modes allow you to
make color adjustments while comparing objects on the screen against color bars _a feature available
only from Sony.
Flexible System Configuration
Genlock
The camera can be synchronized with external VBS signals,
for the precision required in broadcast and production
environments.
Video Outputs
The DXC-LS1/1 fits into any system, with BNC and 12pin multi-connectors available for VBS (composite) video
output, and S-video and 12-pin multi connectors for Y/C.
Outline Enhancers
While viewing the monitor, you can emphasize outlines in the vertical and horizontal directions, for
excellent results in image analysis applications.
Low mode Hi mode Full mode
B&W Mode
B&W mode provides sharp images free from color noise.
Computer Control Interface
The DXC-LS1/1 is equipped with an RS-232C serial
interface, making it possible
to control all of its functions
from a computer. The date
and time are automatically
superimposed on the picture
for added convenience in
recording.
Negative Positive
You can automatically shoot negative
scenes as positive, or vice versa.
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*AWB, 5600(K) and 3200(K) can be finely adjusted with this function.
Function Menu
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Camera Control Unit
Control items Selection
PAGE 1
AE MODE AUTO/OFF
AE LEVEL −60 to 0 to +60
AREA BL(Backlight compensation)/FUL(Full)/
C(Cente r)1 /C2 /S(Slit)1/S2
PEAK/AVE (average) switchable
FLICKER (canceller) AUTO/OFF
SHUTTER AUTO/MANUAL/OFF
AE LEVEL −60 to 0 to +60
MANUAL 2 to 512 FLD (fields)
ODD/EVEN switchable
GAIN AGC/MANUAL
AE LEVEL −60 to 0 to +60
MANUAL 0 to 12dB
Control items Selection
PAGE 3
BAR FULL/HI/LOW/OFF
NEGA ON/OFF
OUTPUT VBS/YC
BAUD RATE 4800/9600/19200
SC PHASE 0 to +255
SC 0/180 0/180
H PHASE 0 to +255
Control items Selection
PAGE 4
COLOR MATRIX ON/OFF
R −60 to 0 to +60
G −60 to 0 to +60
B −60 to 0 to +60
COLOR ON/OFF
Control items Selection
PAGE 2
W.B. (White Balance) ATW/AWB/5600(K)/3200(K)
R (Paint)* −128 to 0 to +127
B (Paint)* −128 to 0 to +127
PEDESTAL −10 to 0 to + 40
GAMMA −16 to 0 to +15
H ENH (enhancer) −16 to 0 to +15
V ENH (enhancer) −16 to 0 to +15
ZOOM ON/OFF
ON ×1.00 to ×3.00
Control items Selection
PAGE 5
MEMORY SAVE YES/NO
MEMORY RESET YES/NO
PAGE 5
PAGE 3
PAGE 1
PAGE 2
PAGE 4
Optional Accessories
Camera Adaptor
CMA-C2
The CMA-D2 supplies DC 12V to the DXC-LS1/1. Connecting the CMA-D2 directly
to the DXC-LS1/1 allows cables to be extended up to 100m.
Specifications:
Connectors: CAMERA(12-pin MULTI)
CAMERA (4-pin DIN)
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
S VIDEO OUT (Mini DIN 4-pin)
GENLOCK IN (BNC)
DC out: 13V, 1.3A
Operating temperature:–5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Power requirements: AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 24.5W
Dimensions (w/h/d): 210 ×44 ×200 mm (8 3/8 × 1 3/4 × 7 7/8 inches)
(excluding projecting parts)
Mass: 1.1kg (2 lb 7 oz)
Supplied accessories: AC power cord, Operation manual
Camera Adaptor
AC-E90HG
The AC-E90HG supplies DC 9V to the DXC-LS1/1.
Specifications:
DC out: 9V, 800mA
Power requirements: AC 120V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 14W
Cable length: 2m (2.2 yards)
Mass: 500g (1 lb 2 oz)
Dimensions (w/h/d): 58 × 86 × 50.5mm(2 3/8 × 3 1/2 × 2 inches)
C-mount Adaptor
LO-UCMT
Specifications
Mount: C-mount - Ultra mount
Mass: 8g (0.3 oz)
Dimensions: ∅29 × 12.9mm (1 3/16 × 17/32 inches)
Typical System
POWER
CAMERA
MENU
DSP
AUTO
WHITE
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
DXC-LS1/1
VCL-04UVM
AC-E90HG
DC 9V
DC 12V
CCDC Cable
(Max. 100m)
or
CCMC Cable
(Max. 25m)
CMA-D2
VBS or Y/C VBS or Y/C VBS or Y/C
Camera Control Unit
Monitor
or
VTR
(e.g. SVO-9600)
Printer
(e.g. UP-5500)
DC Cable
CCDC-5/10/25/50A/100A
(5/10/25/50/100m) 12-pin↔4-pin
12-pin Multi Cable
CCMC-12P02/05/10/25
(2/5/10/25m) 12-pin↔12-pin
Models VCL-04UVM VCL-12UVM
Mount: Ultra mount Ultra mount
Focal length: 4mm 12mm
Maximum aperture ratio: 1:1.4 1:2.0
Filter size: M10.5 × 0.5mm M10.5 × 0.5mm
Back focul length: 5.00mm (IN AIR) 10.82mm (IN AIR)
Focusing range: 55mm ~ ∞ 200mm ~ ∞
Mass: 4g (0.14 oz) 5g (0.17 oz)
Dimensions:
Unit:mm (inch)
Lenses
Camera Cable
CCMC-16P03/10
(3/10m) 16-pin↔20-pin
3.6(5/32)
4.9(7/32)
14(9/16)
∅11.8(1/ 2)
∅12(1/ 2)
22.3(29/32)
∅12(1/ 2)
Specifications
V-10754B
MK4190MG9707P1-003
DXC-LS1/1 Connector Pin Assignments
1 2
3 4
DIN 4-PIN (Y/C)
1
2
3
9
10
11 4
5
8
7
12
6
13
14
16 15
HRS
16-PIN
1
23
9
10
45
8
7
6
15
14
13 12 11
19 18 17 16
20
20-PIN (CAMERA)
45123
78 6
8-PIN (RS-232C)
1
2
3
9
10
11
4
5
8
7
12
6
12-PIN (DC IN/VBS)
1
2
3
4
V4
V3
H2
NC
5 –7.5V
6 CCD OUT
7 GND
8 SUB
9V1
10 NC
11 NC
12 V2
13 PG
14 H1
15 +15V
16 +5V
1
2
3
4
Y (G
)
C (G
)
Y (X
)
C (X
)
1
2
3
4
RTS
CTS
TXD
GND
5 RXD
6NC
7NC
8NC
1
2
3
4
GND
+12V IN
GND
Y.OUT/VBS OUT
5 GND
6NC
7 GENLOCK IN
8 GND
9 C OUT
10 GND
11 +12V IN
12 GND
1
2
3
4
+15V
CCD OUT
–7.5V
H2
5V3
6 GND
7 DET(–
)
8NC
9NC
10 V4
11 SUB
12 DET
(+)
13 NC
14 NC
15 H1
16 V1
17 NC
18 PG
19 V2
20 +5V
Video
Image device: 1/4-inch Interline Transfer with Hyper HAD Technology CCD
Picture elements: 768 (H) × 494 (V)
Sensing area: 3.2 × 2.4mm (1/4-inch)
Signal system: NTSC/EIA standard
Scanning system: 2:1 interlaced, 525 lines
Horizontal frequency: 15.734kHz
Vertical frequency: 59.94Hz
Sync system: Internal or external with VBS
Phase control: H (0 to +255)/SC (0/180, 0 to +255)
Horizontal resolution: 470TV lines
Sensitivity: F5.6 at 2,000 lx
Minimum illumination: 10 lx (F1.2)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 46dB
Adjustments
AE mode: ON/OFF switchable
AE level: –60 to 0 to +60
Gain control: AGC/0 to +12dB (1dB steps)
Electronic shutter: OFF/MANUAL/AUTO
MANUAL: 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000,
1/10000, 1/20000, 1/40000 (seconds)
2 to 512 fields, ODD/EVEN switchable
Light metering system:
Backlight compensation/ Full/Center(Large)/Center (Small)/Slit (Large)/Slit (Small)
Detection method: Peak/average switchable
White balance: ATW(Auto Tracing White Balance)/AWB (Auto White Balance)/5600K/3200K
(R/B paint: –128 to 0 to +127)
Master pedestal: –10 to 0 to +40
H Enhancer: –16 to 0 to +15
V Enhancer: –16 to 0 to +15
Zoom: ON (×1.00 to ×3.00)/OFF switchable
Color Matrix: ON/OFF switchable
R: –60 to 0 to +60 G: –60 to 0 to +60 B: –60 to 0 to +60
Gamma: –16 to 0 to +15
Color mode: ON/OFF switchable
Color bars: FULL/HI/LOW/OFF switchable
Negative/Positive reverse:ON/OFF switchable
Menu memory: 2 pages
Flicker canceller: AUTO/OFF switchable
Baud rate: 19200, 9600, 4800
Video out: VBS: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
Y/C: Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
C:0.286Vp-p, 75Ω, without sync
General
Power requirements: DC 12V (Supplied from CMA-D2)
DC 9V (Supplied from AC-E90HG)
Power consumption: 5.0W
Operating temperature:0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Maximum cable length:10m using 10m optional cable (CCMC-16P10)
Mass: Camera head: 8g (0.3 oz) (excluding supplied cable)
Camera control unit: Approx. 665g (1 lb 7 oz)
Connectors
Lens mount: Ultra mount
Camera head: CAMERA (16-pin)
Camera control unit:
CAMERA (20-pin), VIDEOOUT (BNC), DC IN/VBS (12-pin, DCjack),
Y/C (D I N 4 -pin), GENLOC K (BNC), RS-232C (8-pin), WE OUT(PIN)
Supplied Accessories
Tripod adaptor, Lens mount cap, Operation manual
Dimensions:
POWER
CAMERA
MENU
DSP
AUTO
WHITE
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. “Hyper HAD” and “CCD IRIS” are trademarks of
Sony Corporation. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Camera control unit Camera head
Unit:mm(inch)
40(1 5/8)
∅11.8(15/32)
∅12(1/2)
1(1/16)
10(13/32)
12( 1 /2 )
25(1)
20(13/16)
40(1 5/8)
6.7(9/32)(IN AIR)
M10.5×0.5
(7/16×1/32)
11.8(15/32)
2(3/32)
∅6(1/4)
110(4 3/8)
160(6 3/6)
50(2)
13.8(9/16)
ULTRA MOUNTULTRA MOUNT
AE MODEAE MODE
AGC
E
AE WINDOWAE WINDOW
AE LEVEL
PEAK
AVE
FLICKERFLICKER
CANCEL
USER PRESETUSER PRESET
LONG EXP.LONG EXP.
NegaNega/ PosiPosi
ZOOMZOOM
×3
Color MatrixColor Matrix
G BR
Variable GammaVariable Gamma
KNEEKNEE
RS-232CRS-232C
CONTROL
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Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/videocameras
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