Sony XC505, XC505P Technical Manual

Color Video
Camera Module

A-DKO-100-11 (1)

Technical Manual

XC-505/505P

© 2010 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Overview

Main Features...................................................................................3

Connection Diagram........................................................................4

Location of Parts and Operation ....................................................7

Mode Setting by Dip Switch............................................................8

Installation......................................................................................10

Connections ...................................................................................11

Genlock...........................................................................................12

RS-232C Command List

RS-232C Connector Pinouts.........................................................13

Communication Specifications ....................................................14

Camera Control Command List....................................................16

Camera Control Commands .........................................................18

Appendix

Camera Control Command List....................................................27

Specifications ................................................................................31

Dimensions ....................................................................................32

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (typical)..............................33

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Table of Contents

Overview

The XC-505/505P is a small color video camera module
that incorporates a 1/3-type IT CCD.

Main Features

Small Size and Lightweight

The camera is so small and light that you can install it
anywhere: even in locations where conventional video
cameras cannot be installed.

High Sensitivity

A built-in Super HAD II (Hole Accumulated Diode II)
sensor, allows high sensitivity, low smear images. You can
shoot, even under poor lighting conditions.

Simple Configuration via DIP Switch

available to allow you to match the shutter speed to the
shooting conditions.
When you set the DIP switches for the CCD IRIS function,
the shutter speed is adjusted automatically, based on the
amount of light allowed to enter, ensuring the most
appropriate level of image signal.

Advanced settings can be configured via RS-232C serial
communication. For details, see “Communication
Specifications” on page 14.

Function Setting via RS-232C
Transmissions

Using computer communications software such as
HyperTerminal and Tera Term, function switching can be
performed.

A variety of functions such as NR (2D/3D), edge
enhancement, γ, Nega/Posi, and Flip can be set via serial
communication. For details, see “Communication
Specifications” on page 14.

Gain, shutter speed, and white balance can be configured
using the 8-bit DIP switch located on the side of the unit.

Five White Balance Adjustment
Settings

Using the white balance DIP switches, you can choose
from among five white balance modes (3200K/5600K/
One Push WB/ATW/MAN) to choose the best settings for
shooting conditions, and the most appropriate color
compensation.

Electronic Shutter with a Wide
Range of Operating Speeds

Using the electronic shutter DIP switches, these levels of
shutter speed (OFF, 1/1,000, and FLICKERLESS) are

Main Features

3

Connection Diagram

NF mount lens

VCL-03S12XM

VCL-06S12XM

VCL-12S12XM

C mount lens
(Manual iris)

XCK-L555
(Angle case kit)

LO-999CMT
(C-mount adaptor)

XC-505/505P

12P 12P

CCXC-12P02N

05N
10N
25N

DC-700

DC12V

VIDEO

HD/VD, VS, VBS

RS-232C

AC

VIDEO

HD/VD, VS, VBS

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Connection Diagram

XCK-L555 Angle Case Kit

The XCK-L555 allows you to bend the XC-505/505P 90
degrees horizontally (HL).

Note

You can install XC-505/505P in only HL (horizontal)
directions. VL (vertical) is not available with this model.

Installation

Use angle case A/B and screws.

1

Remove the four screws (+PM1.7 × 3) from the front
panel.

The front block will pop out due to pressure from the
flexible cable.

Dimensions

505HL

74.3

22

22

28

85.3

8

UNIT: mm

Angle type

On the upper position of the Front block z is located. Set
the direction correctly while looking at the Front block
from the front so that z is in the upper position.
Dip switch: rear

Camera case

Front
block

Flexible cable

2

Attach the angle case (B) to the underside of the front
block.

Angle case (B)

Note

Do not pull the front block out forcibly. If you do so,
you may damage the flexible cable.

3

Attach the angle case (A) to the front block.

Angle case (A)

Connection Diagram

5

4

Insert the front block into the camera case, and attach
it securely using the four screws (+PM1.7 × 3)
removed in step 1.

Screw (+PM1.7 × 3)

Note

Tighten the screws to a torque level of 0.15 N•m for
the XC-505/505P.

5

Using the four screws (+K2 × 2.5) provided, attach
the angle case (A/B) and the front block securely.

Screw (+K2 × 2.5)

Note

Tighten the screws to a torque level of 0.18•Em.

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Connection Diagram

Location of Parts and Operation

1
2

3

4

a Dip switches for setting functions

This switches are used to adjust white balance and shutter
speed; and to flip AGC (ON/OFF) and output signals (Y/
C/VBS).
For details, see “Mode Setting by Dip Switch” on page 8.

b One Push WB switch

One Push white balance functions when the white balance
adjustment mode is set to One Push WB. The white
balance is automatically adjusted when this switch is
pressed, and the color balance is retained after adjustment.

c NF mount

d DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector (multi 12-pin)

This connector inputs DC 12 V power and outputs the
video signal when the CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/12P10N/
12P25N camera cable is connected.
If the unit is connected to devices that originate a
synchronized signal, the external synchronous signal (VS,
VBS, HD/VD) can be used to move the color camera
module.
VBS signals input as external synchronized signals
perform the same functions as VS signals. (Burst signals
are not locked and are free running.)

Location of Parts and Operation

7

Pin Assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/
VIDEO Connector

9

1

2

8

10

3

7

12

11

6

4

5

Signal

External Sync signal

Rin No.

1 GND GND GND

2 +12 V +12 V +12 V

3 VBS/Y Output

4 VBS/Y Output

5 HD Input (GND) – –

6 HD Input

7 VD Input

8 GND (–/C) GND (–/C) GND (–/C)

9 –/C Output

10 RS-232C (TXD)

11 RS-232C (RXD)

12 VD Input (GND) VD Input (GND) GND

HD, VD VS/VBS Input

(GND)

(signal)

(signal)

(signal)

(signal)

Sync signal types

VBS/Y Output

(GND)

VBS/Y Output

(signal)

––

VS/VBS Input

(signal)

–/C Output

(signal)

RS-232C (GND)

Internal Sync

signal

VBS/Y Output

(GND)

VBS/Y Output

(signal)

–

–/C Output

(signal)

Mode Setting by Dip Switch

By flipping the DIP switches located on the side of this
camera, you can adjust the following functions.

Note

Each switch is assigned to a function. The switches that
should be set to adjust a certain function (white balance,
shutter speed), to switch the AGC (ON/OFF), or to switch
the output signals (Y/C/VBS) are specified and indicated
by shading in the illustrations of the corresponding
descriptions of the function. The switches that are not
shaded are not related to these functions.

Factory Settings

White balance: ATW
Shutter speed: OFF
AGC: ON
Output signal (Y/C/VBS): VBS

8

Mode Setting by Dip Switch

To Adjust the White Balance

To Adjust the Shutter Speed

Select the white balance setting according to the lighting
conditions.
To adjust the white balance, use bitXX (the shaded
switches).

DIP switch

setting

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

3200K
(fixed)

5600K
(fixed)

One Push WB
(One Push
white balance)

AT W
(auto tracing
white balance)

MAN
(manual)

Note

Lighting condition

For indoor shooting under
incandescent light.

For outdoor shooting on
sunny days.

The white balance is
automatically adjusted
when the One Push WB
switch is pressed, and the
color balance is retained
after adjustment.

The white balance is
adjusted according to the
color temperature
transition of the subject.
This mode is suitable for
shooting with variable
lighting (factory setting).

Manual white balance is adjusted using the
DIP switches in combination with the One
Push WB switch.

Red hues are subdued
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.

Red hues are enhanced
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.

Blue hues are subdued
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.

Blue hues are enhanced
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.

The correct white balance is obtained when a white subject
is shot on the whole detection area.
The correct color reproduction may not be obtained during
a normal scene shooting.

Set the shutter speed switches to select the desired shutter
speed. Using the CCD IRIS function, set the CCD IRIS
mode.
To adjust the shutter speed, use the shaded switches.

Shutter speed

OFF 1/60 sec. (XC-505)

1/50 sec. (XC-505P)
(factory setting)

1/1000 1/1,000 sec.

CCD IRIS Set the CCD IRIS mode.

FLICKERLESS

1/100 sec.

DIP switch

setting

1······8

1······8

1······8

1······8

AGC (Auto Gain Control) ON/OFF

To switch the AGC on or off, use the shaded switch.

Gain

ON Auto gain control

(factory setting)

OFF 0 dB

DIP switch

setting

1······8

1······8

To Switch the Output Signals (Y/C/
VBS)

Select the camera output signal.
To switch the output signals (Y/C/VBS), use the shaded
switch.

Output signal

VBS Select this position to

output the VBS signal
from the DC IN/VIDEO
(factory setting).

Y/C Select this position to

output the Y/C separated
signal from the DC IN/
VIDEO connector.

DIP switch

setting

1······8

1······8

Mode Setting by Dip Switch

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Installation

Usable Lenses

To Attach a Lens

•NF-mount lens

- VCL-06S12XM (f=6 mm)

- VCL-03S12XM (f=3.5 mm)

- VCL-12S12XM (f=12 mm)
The mounting thread of the NF-mount lens should not
extend more than 4.1 mm from the lens mount shoulder
(See below).

• C-mount lens
C-mount lens for 1/3-type sensor (The mounting thread
should not extend more than 4.1 mm from the lens mount
shoulder) (See below). When a C-mount type lens is
attached, a C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) is required.

Lens mount
shoulder

4.1 mm or
less

3

2

1

1

Remove the lens mount cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

Notes

• When connecting a heavy lens, make sure that it is
supported properly.

• When connecting heavy lens, make sure that it is not
subject to shocks or vibration.

2

Screw the C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) into the
lens mount of the camera. (only when using a C mount
lens)

3

Screw the lens.

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Installation

To Install the Camera on a Tripod

When you have finished installation, tighten the
screws to secure the module.

Connections

An example of the assembly of the DC-700/700CE
Camera Adaptor.

Color video camera module

to DC/IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector

CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/
12P10N/12P25N

DC-700/700CE

WEN

122

TRIGHDVD/SYNC

CAMERAVIDEO

1

AC IN

When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the supplied
tripod adaptor.

1

Assemble the tripod adaptor parts.

2

Mount the video camera module on the tripod adaptor.

Notes

• Make sure to turn off the power to the units you are
connecting or their components may be damaged.

• When disconnecting the cord, pull it out by the plug.
Never pull the cord itself.

• Connect the power cord after completing all other
connections.

Connections

11

Genlock

The color video camera module is designed so that internal
sync and external sync are switched automatically. When
the color video camera module receives the following
external sync signal, the camera is synchronized to that
external sync signal.

Connection

example

Connection of
the camera
and the
DC-700/
DC-700CE

Note

HD/VD VS VBS

External sync signal

Genlock Genlock

(However, burst
signals not
locked. Same
function as VS
lock.)

Use a synchronous signal meeting the specifications given
in this Technical Manual. For details on the specifications,
see page 31.

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Genlock

RS-232C Command List

Hardware and software can be damaged by RS-232C
control programs developed using this command list. Sony
shall accept no liability for any such damage.

You can externally control various camera functions by
sending commands via the camera’s RS-232C interface.
Setting values for various functions can be stored in the
camera’s internal memory. The non-volatile internal
memory preserves data even without power, so you can
resume operation with the same settings when power is
restored.

RS-232C Command Usage
Precautions

Keep the following in mind regarding the RS-232C TXD
and RXD pins:

• Do not apply voltage exceeding ±10 V to RXD pin 11 of
the 12-pin connector.

• The output voltage on TXD pin 10 of the 12-pin
connector is typically within ±5.4 V. Do not apply
external voltage to this pin.

RS-232C Connector Pinouts

PC

D-SUB 9P

CD 1
RXD 2
TXD 3
DTR 4
GND 5
DSR 6
RTS 7
CTS 8
RI 9

XC-505/P

12 pin Connector

1 GND
2 +12 V
3 GND
4 VBS/Y out
5 GND
6 – /HD in
7 VS/VD in
8 GND
9 – /C out
10 TXD (RS-232C)
11 RXD (RS-232C)
12 GND

RXD

9

1

2

8

10

3

7

12

11

6

4

5

TXD

RS-232C Connector Pinouts

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Communication Specifications

Serial Communication
Specifications

The camera uses an RS-232C-conforming start-stop
synchronous serial interface.
Sent commands are remotely echoed back.

Baud rate: 38400/19200/9600 bps

Default: 38400 bps
Data length: 8 bits
Parity: none
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: none

Command Format

Sent commands, consisting of a command name and
appended parameters, are input when followed by a
carriage return ASCII code.

Input syntax

command param1 param2 param3 [ENTER]

Input example

Item Character

Symbols ‘–’

‘+’

Space ‘ ’ 0x20 Not allowed at the

[BackSpace] BS

(control
character)

[ENTER] CR

(control
character)

Note

ASCII
Value

0x2D
0x2B

0x08 none

0x0D none

Numerical values
may be prepended
by a sign character.
‘+’ is allowed, but is
ignored.

beginning of a line.

Remarks

Commands may contain up to 64 characters (excluding the
ending CR).

Parameter Entry

Only base-10 (numerical) parameter values are accepted.
Valid values depend on the particular input command.
Commands with non-decimal parameter characters cannot
be processed.

Example. AE-REF (when received with a base-10
parameter)

<<Accepted normally >>

AE-REF 1023<CR>

GAIN-STEP 18<CR>

Command Input and Response
Status

Command Input

The camera accepts the following characters strings as
valid.
When the camera receives a valid character string, it is
remotely echoed back.

Item Character

Alphabetics ‘A’ to ‘Z’

‘a’ to ‘z’

Numerics ‘0’ to ‘9’ 0x30 to

ASCII
Val ue

0x41 to
0x5A
0x61 to
0x7A

0x39

Remarks

Strings are not
case-sensitive.

–

<<Returns the “ERROR PARAMETER” response
status>>

AE-REF 3FF<CR>

<<Returns the “ERROR PARAMETER” response
status>>

AE-REF ABC<CR>
AE-REF 1023ABC<CR>

Sign Operators

A “+” or “-” sign may be prepended to a parameter.

<<Accepted normally>>

GAIN-FINE +10<CR>
GAIN-FINE -10<CR>

<<Returns the “ERROR PARAMETER” response
status>>

GAIN-FINE +-10<CR>
GAIN-FINE 10-3<CR>

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Communication Specifications

Omitted and Extra Parameters

Commands with omitted or extra parameters are ignored.
Also, entering a CR without any other input only changes
to the next line.

Example. SSHUTTER command with two
parameters

<<Accepted normally>>

SSHUTTER 0 1<CR>

<<Returns the “ERROR PARAMETER” response
status>>

SSHUTTER 0 1 1<CR>
SSHUTTER 0<CR>

Response Status

When an input command has finished processing, the
camera returns the response status to notify the user
whether it succeeded.

<<Input>>

AGAIN-STEP 12<CR>

Response

Status

AWB
TIMEOUT

AWB ERROR Appears when One-Push AWB execution

Appears when One-Push AWB execution
times out.

fails.

Description

<<Screen Output>>

ERROR SYNTAX<CR><LF>

Response Status from the Camera

Response

Status

OK OK appears at the end of the screen when

ERROR
SYNTAX

ERROR
STATUS

ERROR
PA RA ME T ER

ERROR
EEPROM

ERROR
EXECUTE

ERROR
BUSY

(Current
setting value)

AWB OK Appears when One-Push AWB execution

command execution finishes normally.

Appears when an invalid command name is
input.

Appears when command execution fails to
finish normally.

Appears when a command’s parameter
value is invalid.

Appears when an error occurs while
reading or writing a parameter in EEPROM.

Appears when an over-detection error
occurs during WPC-EXE execution.

Appears when a command is sent to the
camera before the response status for the
previous command has been returned.
This message is not displayed until at least
40 ms after the previous ERROR BUSY
was returned.

Sending a parameter setting command with
no parameter causes the current setting
value to be displayed.
Sending the HELP command with no
parameter displays the command list.

succeeds.

Description

Communication Specifications

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Camera Control Command List

Category Command

INIT Object

AE AE-MODE aa ××

AGCMAX-STEP aa ××

AGCMAX-FINE aa ××

CCDIRIS-MAX aa ××

SSHUTTER-MAX aa ××

AE-SPEED aa ××

AE-REF aa ××

GAIN-STEP aa ××

GAIN-FINE aa ××

SHUTTER aa××

SSHUTTER aa ××

WB WB-MODE aa ××

AUTOWB ××××

RGAIN aa ××

BGAIN aa ××

ATW-SPEED aa ××

CRS-MODE aa××

PICTURE DTL-MODE aa ××

DTL-ENHANCER aa ××

2DNR-MODE aa ××

3DNR-MODE aa ××

PEDESTAL aa ××

GAMMA-MODE aa ××

NEGAPOSI aa ××

WHITECLIP aa××

WPC WPC-MODE aa ××

WPC-EXE × × × ×

WPC-DISP a ×××

OPD OPD-DISP a ×××

OPD-AE-POS aa ××

OPD-AE-SIZE aa ××

OPD-AWB-POS aa ××

OPD-AWB-SIZE aa××

1)

Setting Value

SAVE Object

2)

Auto Saving

3)

Color Bar

Displaying

4)

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Camera Control Command List

Category Command

INIT Object

Setting Value

1)

SAVE Object

2)

Auto Saving

3)

Color Bar

Displaying

I / O VOUTSEL aa × a

HPHASE aa × a

VPHASE aa × a

COLORBAR a ××a

FLIP aa × a

BRATE × × aa

OSD aa × a

MEMO-CAPTURE × × × a

MEMO-DISPLAY a ××a

OtherINIT ×××a

SAVE × × × a

LOAD × × aa

RMEM ×××a

VERSION × × × a

HELP ×××a

1)

The INIT command initializes this command’s setting.

2)

The SAVE and LOAD commands apply to this command’s setting.

3)

When this command is sent, its setting is automatically saved to EEPROM.

4)

Commands are limited when the color bar is displayed: AE, WB, PICTURE, WPC, and OPD category commands return status errors.

4)

Camera Control Command List

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Camera Control Commands

Camera control commands are categorized as follows:
AE (Auto Exposure): Auto-exposure setting (page 18)
WB (White Balance): White balance setting (page 20)
PIC (Picture): Sharpness (aperture

compensation), noise reduction,
and video process settings
(page 21)

WPC (White Pixel Compensation):

White point detection and
compensation settings (page 22)

OPD (Optical Detector):

AE and AWB detection frame

settings (page 23)
IN/OUT: Input/output settings (page 23)
MEMO: Memo function settings (page 24)

AE (Auto Exposure)

AE Operation Mode Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Operation Mode, 0 to 5

Conditions None

Process 0 and 1 select the ME operation mode, and

AGC Maximum Gain Setting (STEP)

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Gain: 6 to 18 [dB]

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE parameter 2 and 5.

Process Sets the upper gain limit for AGC.

AE-MODE

0: Fixed electronic shutter + fixed gain
1: Fixed electronic slow shutter + fixed gain
2: Fixed electronic shutter + AGC
3: CCD IRIS
4: CCD IRIS + Auto slow shutter
5: CCD IRIS + AGC

Default is Mode 2

other values set the AE mode.

AGCMAX-STEP

Default is 18 [dB]

AGC Maximum Gain Setting (FINE)

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Gain: 22 to 67

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE parameter 2 and 5.

Process Sets the upper gain limit for AGC.

The relationship between gain and fine settings are as
follows:

FINE Setting Gain (dB)

22 6

26 7

30 8

33 9

37 10

41 11

44 12

48 13

52 14

56 15

59 16

63 17

67 18

AGCMAX-FINE

Default is 67

CCD Iris Electronic Shutter Maximum
Speed Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Max. electronic shutter speed: 0 to 8

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 3 to 5.

Process Sets the maximum speed of auto electronic

CCDIRIS-MAX

0: 1/100 [s]
1: 1/120 [s]
2: 1/250 [s]
3: 1/500 [s]
4: 1/1000 [s]
5: 1/4000 [s]
6: 1/10000 [s]
7: 1/50000 [s]
8: 1/100000 [s]

Default is 5

shutter control.

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Camera Control Commands

Slow Shutter Maximum Frame Count
Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Max. frame count: 1 to 255

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 4.

Process Sets the maximum accumulatable frame

Note

The white point is higher with larger frame count settings,
but this is an artifact of the CCD and not a defect.

SSHUTTER-MAX

Default is 6 [frames]

count for auto slow shutter.

AE Convergence Speed Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Convergence speed: 0 to 2

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 2 to 5.

Process Sets the AE convergence speed.

AE-SPEED

0: Slow
1: Normal
2: Fast

Default is 1

AE Reference Level Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Reference Level: 0 to 1023

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 2 to 5.

Process Sets the AE reference level

AE-REF

0: Minimum to
100: Standard to
1023: Maximum

Default is 120

Fixed Step Gain Setting (FINE)

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Gain: –79 to +474

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 0 to 1.

Process Sets fixed AGC gain.

The relationship between gain and fine settings are as
follows:

FINE Setting Gain (dB)

–79 –3

–53 –2

–26 –1

00

26 1

53 2

79 3

105 4

132 5

158 6

184 7

211 8

237 9

263 10

289 11

316 12

342 13

368 14

395 15

421 16

447 17

474 18

GAIN-FINE

Default is 0

Fixed Step Gain Setting (STEP)

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Gain: –3 to +18 [dB]

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 0 to 1.

Process Sets fixed AGC gain.

GAIN-STEP

Default is 0 [dB]

Camera Control Commands

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Fixed Electronic Shutter Speed Setting Fixed Electronic Slow Shutter Speed

Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Electronic shutter speed: 0 to 12

Parameter 2 This is the electronic shutter speed

Parameter 3 This is the electronic shutter fine adjustment

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 0 and 2.

Process Sets the AE electronic shutter speed

SHUTTER

0: OFF (1/60 [s] for NTSC, 1/50 [s] for PAL)
1: 1/100 [s] (Flickerless NTSC operation)
2: 1/120 [s] (Flickerless PAL operation)
3: 1/250 [s]
4: 1/500 [s]
5: 1/1000 [s]
6: 1/2000 [s]
7: 1/4000 [s]
8: 1/10000 [s]
9: 1/50000 [s]
10: 1/100000 [s]
11: Arbitrary electronic shutter setting

Default is 0

adjustment value when parameter 1 is “11:
Arbitrary electronic shutter setting”

NTSC: 0 to 261
PAL: 0 to 311

value when parameter 1 is “11: Arbitrary
electronic shutter setting”

NTSC: 0 to 910

PAL: 0 to 908
However, when parameter 2 is 0 (NTSC or
PAL), the range for this parameter is as
follows:

NTSC: 143 to 910

PAL: 142 to 908

When parameter 1 is set to “11: Arbitrary
electronic shutter setting,” electronic shutter
timing is calculated as follows:

NTSC: (parameter 2) × 63.49 [µs] +

(parameter 3) × 69.84 [ns]

PAL: (parameter 2) × 64.00 [µs] +

(parameter 3) × 70.48 [ns]

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Fixed electronic slow shutter adjustment

Parameter 2 Fixed electronic slow shutter fine adjustment

Conditions Valid when AE-MODE is 1.

Process The fixed electronic slow shutter time is

SSHUTTER

value

NTSC: 0 to 255
PAL: 0 to 255

Default is 3

value

NTSC: 0 to 524

PAL: 0 to 624
However, when parameter 1 is 0 (NTSC or
PAL), the range for this parameter is as
follows:

NTSC: 262 to 524

PAL: 312 to 624

calculated as follows:

NTSC: (parameter 1) × 33.268 [ms] +

(parameter 2) × 63.49 [µs]

PAL: (parameter 1) × 39.936 [ms] +

(parameter 2) × 64.00 [µs]

WB (White Balance)

WB Mode Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 WB Mode: 0 to 4

Conditions None

Process Sets the WB mode.

WB-MODE

0: One Push AWB

1: ATW

2: Manual

3: Preset 3200K

4: Preset 5600K
Default is 1

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Camera Control Commands

Manual R Gain Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 R gain: 0 to 4095

Conditions Valid when WB-MODE is 2.

Process Sets the R gain when WB Mode is

RGAIN

0: Minimum

4095: Maximum
Default R gain is 3200K

“2: Manual.”

Manual B Gain Setting

PIC (Picture)

Command
Name

Parameter 1 B gain: 0 to 4095

Conditions Valid when WB-MODE is 2.

Process Sets the B gain when WB Mode is

BGAIN

0: Minimum to
4095: Maximum

Default B gain is 3200K

“2: Manual.”

One-Push AWB Execution

Command
Name

Parameter None

Conditions Valid when WB-MODE is 0.

Process Starts One-Push AWB processing.

AUTOWB

When processing is finished, one of the
following is returned:

AWB OK: Normal finish
AWB TIMEOUT: Time-out failure
AWB ERROR: Other failure

ATW Entrainment Speed Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Entrainment speed: 0 to 2

Conditions Valid when WB-MODE is 1.

Process Sets the entrainment speed for ATW/CRS.

ATW-SPEED

0: Slow
1: Normal
2: Fast

Default is 1

CRS Setting during ATW

Command
Name

Parameter 1 CRS Mode, 0 to 1

Conditions Valid when WB-MODE is 1.

Process Enables or disables the CRS function.

CRS-MODE

0: OFF
1: ON

Default is 0

Aperture Compensation Mode Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Aperture Compensation Mode: 0 to 4

Conditions None

Process Sets the aperture compensation mode.

DTL-MODE

0: Off

1: Vertical aperture compensation

2: Horizontal aperture compensation

3: Vertical + horizontal aperture

compensation

4: Highlight aperture compensation
Default is 2

Increases sharpness by emphasizing image
contours.

Detail Enhancer Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Detail enhancer enable/disable setting: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Enhances signal details that may be

DTL-ENHANCER

0: OFF

1: ON
Default is 0

obscured by normal contour emphasis
(aperture compensation) processing.

2D-NR Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Filter selection: 0 to 3

Conditions None

Process Sets the strength of 2D-NR noise

2DNR-MODE

0: 2D-NR disabled

1: Mild 2D-NR

2: Moderate 2D-NR

3: Strong 2D-NR
Default is 1

suppression. Higher noise suppression
corresponds to lower resolution.
The 2D-NR function performs spatial filtering
on an image to suppress noise effects within
a specific range.

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3D-NR Setting

High Brightness Clipping Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Filter selection: 0 to 3

Conditions None

Process Sets the strength of 3D-NR noise

3DNR-MODE

0: 3D-NR disabled
1: Mild 3D-NR
2: Moderate 3D-NR
3: Strong 3D-NR

Default is 0

suppression. Higher noise suppression
corresponds to lower dynamic resolution as
the afterimage becomes more visible.

Pedestal Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 0 to 22 (corresponds to NTSC: 0 to 10 [IRE],

Conditions None

Process Adjusts the pedestal.

PEDESTAL

and PAL: PAL 0 to 70 [mV])
Default is 11 (NTSC: 5 [IRE], and PAL: 35
[mV])

Does not affect gamma-curve compensation.

Gamma Table Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Brightness signal clipping level: 0 to 63

Conditions None

Process Clips brightness exceeding the specified level

WHITECLIP

0: Minimum to

1: Maximum (no clipping)
Default is 63

in the final output of the Y signal.
Use this function to avoid image whiteout.

WPC (White Pixel Compensation)

Enable/Disable White Point Detection
Compensation

Command
Name

Parameter 1 White point detection compensation enable/

Conditions None

Process Enables or disables auto detection of white

WPC-MODE

disable: 0 to 1

0: OFF

1: ON
Default is 1

point compensation.

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Gamma curve: 0 to 2

Conditions None

Process Specifies the gamma curve of the YC signal

GAMMA-MODE

0: γ = 1.0
1: γ = 0.45(γ = 1/2.2)
2: γ = 0.6(γ = 1/1.6)

Default is 1

(the specified C is used regardless of the
GAMMA-MODE setting.)

Polarity (Nega/Posi) Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Polarity: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Inverts the YC signal after gamma curve

NEGAPOSI

0: Positive
1: Negative

Default is 0

compensation.

Execute Auto White Point Detection

Command
Name

Parameter None

Conditions None

Process Starts auto white point detection processing.

WPC-EXE

Execute with the lens covered, such as by a
lens cap.

White Point Compensation Marker Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Marker display/non-display: 0 to 1

Conditions Display is only possible when WPC-MODE is

Process The marker indicates the white point location

WPC-DISP

0: OFF

1: ON
Default is 0

1.

on the object of compensation.

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OPD (Optical Detector)

OPD-AWB Size Setting

OPD Frame Display Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 OPD frame display: 0 to 2

Conditions None

Process Displays the detection frame for AE or AWB.

OPD-DISP

0: OFF
1: AE
2: AWB

Default is 0

OPD-AE Position Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 X-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Parameter 2 Y-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Conditions None

Process Sets the position of the AE detection frame.

PD-AE-POS

Settable range is 25 to 75

Default is 50

Settable range is 25 to 75

Default is 50

Command
Name

Parameter 1 OPD frame width

Parameter 2 Y-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Conditions None

Process Sets the size of the AWB detection frame.

OPD-AWB-SIZE

Settable range is 50 to 100
Default is 50

Settable range is 50 to 100
Default is 50

IN/OUT

VBS/YC Output Selection

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Output signal: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Selects VBS or YC output signal format.

VOUTSEL

0: VBS

1: Y/C
Default is 0

OPD-AE Size Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 OPD frame width

Parameter 2 Y-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Conditions None

Process Sets the size of the AE detection frame.

OPD-AE-SIZE

Settable range is 50 to 100

Default is 50

Settable range is 50 to 100

Default is 50

OPD-AWB Position Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 X-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Parameter 2 Y-coordinate of center of OPD frame [%]

Conditions None

Process Sets the position of the AWB detection frame.

OPD-AWB-POS

Settable range is 25 to 75

Default is 50

Settable range is 25 to 75

Default is 50

H-Phase Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 H-phase setting value:

Conditions Valid only when the camera is operated with

Process Sets the H-phase adjustment value when

HPHASE

0 to 910 (NTSC)

0 to 908 (PAL)
Default is 104

external synchronization.

using external synchronization.

V-Phase Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 V-phase setting value:

Conditions Valid only when the camera is operated with

Process Sets the V-phase adjustment value when

VPHASE

0 to 262 (NTSC)

0 to 312 (PAL)
Default is 10

external synchronization.

using external synchronization.

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Internal Color Bar Output Setting

MEMO

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Color bar output setting ON/OFF: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Enables or disables color bar output.

COLORBAR

0: ON
1: OFF

Default is 0

When ON, the display shows 100% color
bars.

Flip Output Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Flip setting: 0 to 3

Conditions None

Process Sets the flip output mode.

FLIP

0: OFF
1: Flip horizontally
2: Flip vertically
3: Flip horizontally and vertically

Default is 0

The output image can be flipped horizontally
and vertically.

Serial Communication Speed Setting

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Baud rate: 0 to 2

Conditions None

Process Sets the serial communication speed.

BRATE

0: 9600 [bps]
1: 19200 [bps]
2: 38400 [bps]

Default is 2

Unique to this command, the baud rate is
changed after the “OK” response has been
sent.

OSD Output Setting

Memo Saving

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Memo save destination: 0 to 1

Conditions Saving is available only when MEMO-

Process Saves a still image as a memo.

Remarks The memo image is lost when power turns

MEMO-CAPTURE

0: Memo 1

1: Memo 2
Default is 0

DISPLAY is “1: Still Image”. Otherwise,
ERROR STATUS is returned.

off.

Memo Display

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Display selection: 0 to 3

Conditions Memo 1 and 2 images are not selectable until

Process Selects the image for output.

Remarks The Still function can capture the processed

MEMO-DISPLAY

0: Native image

1: Still image

2: Memo 1 image

3: Memo 2 image
Default is 0

saved (ERROR STATUS is returned).
Switching from a memo image to another still
image is not possible.

image of internal color bars and the OPD
frame state.

Miscellaneous

Setting Value Control Commands

The setting value control commands control camera
setting data stored in the EEPROM. The following
command types are available:

Command
Name

Parameter 1 OSD output ON/OFF setting: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Sets the OSD output mode.

Remarks The only command with OSD output is

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OSD

0: OFF
1: ON

Default is 0

AUTOWB (One Push).

Type Description

Setting
Initialization

Setting
Saving

Setting
Loading

View Setting
Val ues

Resets user’s camera control settings to their
factory default values.

Writes user’s camera control settings to the
EEPROM.

Loads user’s camera control settings from
the EEPROM.

Displays the current user settings for each
command.

Settings Affected by INIT, SAVE, and LOAD
Commands

The following commands apply to camera setting data.

Command Remarks

AE-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

AGCMAX-STEP INIT initializes to fixed value.

AGCMAX-FINE INIT initializes to fixed value.

CCDIRIS-MAX INIT initializes to fixed value.

SSHUTTER-MAX INIT initializes to fixed value.

AE-SPEED INIT initializes to fixed value.

AE-REF INIT initializes to fixed value.

GAIN-STEP INIT initializes to fixed value.

GAIN-FINE INIT initializes to fixed value.

SHUTTER INIT initializes to fixed value.

WB-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

RGAIN INIT initializes to factory default value.

BGAIN INIT initializes to factory default value.

ATW-SPEED INIT initializes to fixed value.

CRS-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

DTL-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

DTL-ENHANCER INIT initializes to fixed value.

2DNR-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

3DNR-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

PEDESTAL INIT initializes to fixed value.

GAMMA-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

NEGAPOSI INIT initializes to fixed value.

WHITECLIP INIT initializes to fixed value.

WPC-MODE INIT initializes to fixed value.

OPD-DISP INIT initializes to fixed value.

OPD-AE-POS INIT initializes to fixed value.

OPD-AE-SIZE INIT initializes to fixed value.

OPD-AWB-POS INIT initializes to fixed value.

OPD-AWB-SIZE INIT initializes to fixed value.

VOUTSEL INIT initializes to fixed value.

HPHASE INIT initializes to factory default value.

VPHASE INIT initializes to factory default value.

COLORBAR INIT initializes to fixed value.

FLIP INIT initializes to fixed value.

OSD INIT initializes to fixed value.

MEMO-DISPLAY INIT initializes to fixed value.

Setting Value Initialization

Command
Name

Parameter None

Conditions None

Process Returns the camera’s user memory to its

Remarks The communication speed is not initialized.

INIT

factory default state.
The last loaded user memory is not changed.

Setting Value Saving

Command
Name

Parameter 1 User memory save destination: 0 to 1

Conditions None

Process Writes to user memory A or B.

SAVE

0: User memory A

1: User memory B

Setting Value Loading

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Load original user memory: 0 to 2

Conditions None

Process Loads user’s camera control command

LOAD

0: User memory A

1: User memory B

2: Stand-alone user memory

settings, and saves them as the last loaded
user memory selection information. These
user memory settings are loaded the next
time the camera is turned on.

View Setting Values

Command
Name

Parameter None

Conditions None

Process Sends all data that can be set with camera

RMEM

information.
The setting value of each camera control
command is displayed one command per
line, with comma separators.

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Version Display

Command
Name

Parameter None

Conditions None

Process Displays the following items:

<<Input>>

VERSION<CR>

<<Screen Output Example (NTSC)>>

XC-505<CR><LF>
Version 1.00<CR><LF>
S/N 100001<CR><LF>

<<Screen Output Example (PAL)>>

XC-505P<CR><LF>
Version 1.00<CR><LF>
S/N 100001<CR><LF>

VERSION

• Camera model name

• Firmware version

• Serial number

Help Display

Command
Name

Parameter 1 Command Name

Conditions None

Process Display help for the command specified by

HELP

parameter 1.
If parameter 1 is omitted, displays the list of
usable commands.

2DNR-MODE,
3DNR-MODE,
PEDESTAL,
GAMMA-MODE,
NEGAPOSI,
WHITECLIP,
WPC-MODE,
WPC-DISP,
WPC-EXE,
OPD-DISP,
OPD-AE-POS,
OPD-AE-SIZE,
OPD-AWB-POS,
OPD-AWB-SIZE,
VOUTSEL,
HPHASE,
VPHASE,
COLORBAR,
FLIP,
BRATE,
OSD,
MEMO-CAPTURE,
MEMO-DISPLAY,
INIT,
SAVE,
LOAD,
RMEM,
VERSION,
HELP
OK

HELP
AE-MODE,
AGCMAX-STEP,
AGCMAX-FINE,
CCDIRIS-MAX,
SSHUTTER-MAX,
AE-SPEED,
AE-REF,
GAIN-STEP,
GAIN-FINE,
SHUTTER,
SSHUTTER,
WB-MODE,
AUTOWB,
RGAIN,
BGAIN,
ATW-SPEED,
CRS-MODE,
PICTURE,
DTL-MODE,
DTL-ENHANCER,

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Camera Control Command List

For parameters 1 and 2, numerical values in parenthesis ( ) indicate default values.

INIT

SAVE

Category

AE aa × Auto exposure

Object

aa × Max. auto

aa × Max. auto

aa × Electronic

aa × Slow shutter

aa × AE

aa × AE Reference

aa × Gain setting

aa × Gain setting

Object

Auto

Save

mode setting

gain control
setting (dB)

gain control
setting (step)

shutter max.
adjustment
value

max.
adjustment
value

Convergence
Speed Setting

Level Setting

(dB)

(step)

Command

Command

String

AE-MODE Mode0 to 5 (2)

AGCMAX­STEP

AGCMAX­FINE

CCDIRIS­MAX

SSHUTTE
R-MAX

AE­SPEED

AE-REF Refarence Level

GAIN­STEP

GAIN­FINE

Parameter 1

0 : Fixed electronic
shutter
1 : Fixed electronic
shutter
+ fixed gain
2 : Fixed electronic
slow shutter
+ fixed gain
3 : CCD IRIS
4 : CCD IRIS

+ Auto slow shutter

5 : CCD IRIS + AGC

dB units
6 to 18 (18)

Step units
22 to 67 (67)

Preset Number
0 to 8 (5)

0 : 1/100s
1 : 1/120s
2 : 1/250s
3 : 1/500s
4 : 1/1000s
5 : 1/4000s
6 : 1/10000s
7 : 1/50000s
8 : 1/100000s

Frame count

1 to 255 (6)

Speed (Slow/Normal/
Fast)

0, 1, 2 (1)

0 to 1023 (120)

dB units

–3 to 18 (0)

Step units

–79 to 474 (0)

Appendix

Parameter 2 Parameter

××

× × AGCMAX-STEP and

× × AGCMAX-STEP and

××

××

××

××

× × GAIN-STEP and GAIN-

× × GAIN-STEP and GAIN-

3

Remarks

AGCMAX-FINE values
are linked

AGCMAX-FINE values
are linked

FINE values are linked

FINE values are linked

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INIT

SAVE

Category

AE aa ×Fixed

Object

Object

Auto

Save

electronic
shutter speed

Command

Command

String

SHUTTER Preset Number

Parameter 1

NTSC (0)

0 : 1/60s
1 : 1/100s
2 : 1/120s
3 : 1/250s
4 : 1/500s
5 : 1/1000s
6 : 1/2000s
7 : 1/4000s
8 : 1/10000s
9 : 1/50000s
10 : 1/100000s

PA L( 0 )

0 : 1/50s
1 : 1/100s
2 : 1/120s
3 : 1/250s
4 : 1/500s
5 : 1/1000s
6 : 1/2000s
7 : 1/4000s
8 : 1/10000s
9 : 1/50000s
10 : 1/100000s

11 0 to 261

Parameter 2 Parameter

Arbitrary
Parameter
1

NTSC

0 to 311

PA L

Arbitrary
Parameter
2

××

0 to 910

NTSC

0 to 908

PA L

3

Remarks

NTSC
When parameter 2 is 0,
the range for
parameter 3 is 143 to

910.

Fixed
electronic
slow shutter
speed

WB aa × White balance

mode setting

×××One Push

white balance
execution

aa × Manual R gain RGAIN Step units

aa × Manual B gain BGAIN Step units

aa ×ATW

Entrainment
speed
adjustment

PA L
When parameter 2 is 0,
the range for
parameter 3 is 142 to

908.

SSHUTTER

WB­MODE

AUTOWB × × × Only when WB-MODE

AT W­SPEED

0 to 255 (3) NTSC
0 to 255 (3) PAL

One Push/ATW/
Manual/3200K/5600K

0,1,2,3,4(1)

0 to 4095 (factory)

0 to 4095 (factory)

Speed (Slow/Normal/
Fast)

0,1,2 (1)

0 to 524

(0) NTSC

0 to 624

(0) PAL

××

× × Only when WB-MODE

× × Only when WB-MODE

××

×NTSC

When parameter 1 is 0,
the range for
parameter 2 is 262 to

524.

PA L
When parameter 1 is 0,
the range for
parameter 2 is 312 to

624.

= 0

= 2
Default R gain is
3200 [K].

= 2
Default B gain is
3200 [K].

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INIT

SAVE

Category

WB aa × Switch CRS

PICTURE

WPC aa× White point

OPD a ××Detection

Object

aa ×Contour

aa × Detail

aa × 2-D noise

aa × 3-D noise

aa × Pedestal

aa ×Gamma

aa × Positive-

aa ×High

×××Auto white

a × × White point

aa × AE frame

aa × AE frame

aa × AWB frame

aa × AWB frame

Object

Auto

Save

during ATW

emphasis
mode

enhancer

reduction
setting

reduction
setting

adjustment

compensation
setting

negative
reverse

Brightness
Clipping
Setting

detection
mode

point
detection
compensation
execution

compensation
position
default is 0

frame display
switching

center
coordinates

width and
height

center
coordinates

width and
height

Command

Command

String

CRS­MODE

DTL­MODE

DTL­ENHANCER

2DNR­MODE

3DNR­MODE

PEDESTAL

GAMMA­MODE

NEGAPOSI

WHITECLIP

WPC­MODE

WPC-EXE × × × Execute with the lens

WPC­DISP

OPD-DISP Off/AE/WB

OPD-AE­POS

OPD-AE­SIZE

OPD­AWB-POS

OPD­AWB-SIZE

Parameter 1

Mode (Off/On)

0,1 (0)

MODE
(Off, V, H, V+H,
Highlight)

0,1,2,3,4 (2)

Mode (Off/On)

0,1 (0)

Off, Mild, Moderate,
Strong

0,1,2,3 (1)

Off, Mild, Moderate,
Strong

0,1,2,3 (0)

Step units
0 to 22 (11)

Off/γ = 0.45/γ = 0.60

0,1,2 (1)

Positive/Negative

0,1 (0)

Step units
0 to 63 (63)

Mode (Off/On)

0,1 (1)

OFF/ON

0,1 (0)

0,1,2 (0)

x-coordinate
25 to 75 (50)

width
50 to 100 (50)

x-coordinate
25 to 75 (50)

width
50 to 100 (50)

Parameter 2 Parameter

× × Only when WB-MODE

××

××

××

××

××

××

××

××

××

× × Displays only when

××

y-

coordinate

25 to 75

(50)

height

50 to 100

(factory)

y-

coordinate

25 to 75

(50)

height

50 to 100

(50)

3

= 1

covered, such as by a
lens cap.

WPC-MODE is 1.

×

×

×

×

Remarks

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INIT

SAVE

Category

I / O aa × VBS/YC

Miscell­aneous

Object

aa ×Horizontal

aa × Vertical phase

a × × Color bar

aa ×Reverse

××a

aa × OSD Display OSD Off/On

× × × Screen memo

a × × Memo Display MEMO-

× × × Setting Value

× × × Setting Value

××a Load settings

× × × Read setting

×××Version

× × × Help Display HELP Command Name

Object

Auto

Save

Output
Selection

phase
adjustment

adjustment

output

image display

Serial
communication
speed
changing

saving

Initialization

Saving

from
destination
upon next
restart

values

Display

Command

Command

String

VOUTSEL VBS or separate Y/C

HPHASE Adjustment Step

VPHASE Adjustment Step

COLORBAR

FLIP Reverse mode

BRATE Baud rate selection

MEMO­CAPTURE

DISPLAY

INIT × × ×

SAVE Save destination

LOAD Load source selection

RMEM × × ×

VERSION × × ×

Parameter 1

0,1(0)

0 to 910 (factory)
NTSC
0 to 908 (factory) PAL

0 to 262 (factory)
NTSC
0 to 312 (factory) PAL

Off/On

0,1 (0)

(None, horizontal,
vertical, 180 deg.)

0,1,2,3 (0)

(9600/19200/38400)

0,1,2 (2)

0,1

Save destination
(0 or 1)

0,1 (0)

Off/still/memo1/
memo2

0,1,2,3 (0)

selection (A or B)

0,1

(A, B, or stand-alone)

0,1,2 (2)

string

Parameter 2 Parameter

××

××

××

××

××

××

××

× × Saving is possible with

××

××

× × Subsequently starts

× × Lists commands when

3

Remarks

still image displayed

from last loaded slot

parameter 1 is omitted

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Specifications

Photographic Components

Image sensor 1/3-type interline transfer CCD
Color filter Complementary color mosaic
Effective pixels XC-505:

Approx. 380,000 dots (768 [H] × 494
[V])

XC-505P:

Approx. 440,000 dots (752 [H] × 582
[V])

Video output pixels

XC-505: 756 [H] × 485 [V]
XC-505P: 739 [H] × 575 [V]

Cell size XC-505: 6.35 [H] × 7.40 [V] µm

XC-505P: 6.50 [H] × 6.25 [V] µm

Output connector

12-pin DC IN, SYNC, and VIDEO

External VS (sync) input

Input level XC-505:

Video signal = 0 Vpp to 1.4 Vpp
CSYNC signal = 0.15 Vpp to 0.6 Vpp

XC-505P:

Video signal = 0 Vpp to 1.4 Vpp
CSYNC signal = 0.15 Vpp to 0.6 Vpp

Horizontal input frequency

XC-505: 15734 Hz ±0.236 Hz
XC-505P: 15,625 Hz ±0.234 Hz

Vertical input frequency

XC-505: 59.94 Hz ±0.00089 Hz

XC-505P: 50 Hz ±0.00075 Hz
Termination Camera-internal 75 Ω
H jitter 20 ns or less

Optics & Miscellaneous

Lens mount Dedicated (NF) mount
Signal format XC-505: EIA standard NTSC color

XC-505P: CCIR standard PAL color

Scan format XC-505: 525 lines, 2:1 interlace,

30 frames/s

XC-505P: 625 lines, 2:1 interlace,

25 frames/s
Sync method Internal or external (auto-switching)
External sync input

HD/VD or VS

Horizontal resolution

XC-505: 470 TV lines
XC-505P: 460 TV lines

Minimum illumination

1.5 lx (F1.4, AGC: ON)
Sensitivity 2000 lx (F11, AGC: OFF [0 dB])
Video output VBS or Y/C (switch-selectable)

VBS: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C: composite video output dependent

Video S/N XC-505: 48 dB (standard), AGC: OFF

(0 dB)

XC-505P: 46 dB (standard), AGC: OFF

(0 dB)

Shutter speed (4 modes)

1/60 s (OFF): XC-505

1/50 s: XC-505P (OFF), 1/1000 s,
CCD IRIS, and Flickerless (1/00)

CCD IRIS XC-505: 1/60 s to 1/4000 s

XC-505P: 1/50 s to 1/4000 s

White balance (5 modes)

ATW, One Push WB, 3200K, 5600K,

and MAN

Gain control (2 modes)

AGC (0 dB to 18 dB), and fixed (0 dB)

External HD/VD sync input

Input level same for XC-505 and XC-505P

High: 4.0 V to 5.0 V DC
Low: 0V to 0.5V DC
Negative polarity

HD input frequency

XC-505: 15734 Hz ±0.236 Hz
XC-505P: 15,625 Hz ±0.234 Hz

VD input frequency

XC-505: 59.94 Hz ±0.00089 Hz

XC-505P: 50 Hz ±0.00075 Hz
Termination Camera-internal 75 Ω
H jitter 20 ns or less

General

Power requirement

10.5 V to 15 V DC

Power consumption

1.5 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature

–30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F)
Operating humidity

20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage humidity

20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Shock resistance

70 G
MTBF 81,880 hours (approx. 9.3 years)

Physical characteristics

Mass Approx. 51 g (1.8 oz)

Specifications

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Dimensions 22 (W) × 22 (H) × 64 (D) mm

7

(

/8 (W) × 7/8 (H) × 25/8 (D) inches)

(excluding protrusions)

Supplied accessories

Lens mount cap (1)
Tripod adaptor (1 set)
Operating Instructions (1)

Optional accessories

Camera adaptor

DC-700, DC-700CE

Compatible lenses

NF-mount

VCL-12S12XM (f=12 mm)
VCL-06S12XM (f=6 mm)

VCL-03S12XM (f=3.5 mm)
C-mount LO-999CMT
Cable (12-pin) CCXC-12P02N (2 m)/12P05N (5 m)/

12P10N (10 m)/12P25N (25 m)
Angle case kit XCK-L555

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Dimensions

15

11.25 (

3

/32)

φ 2 (

4 sides φ 2.5 (3/32) countersunk, deapth 1

8 (11/32)

Rear Front

1.2 (1/16)

1

)

16

/

1.2 (

7.8 (5/16)

/32)

2 (3/32)

64 (2

5/8)

35.2 (1

7

/16)

17.4 (

22 (7/8)

11

/16)

)

32

/

5

3.25 (

)

8

/

7

22 (

Units: mm (inches)

With the tripod adaptor (supplied accessory) installed

29.4 (13/16)

1

38 (1

/2) 5.4 (7/32)

Tripod screw hole

1/4"–20 UNC

– 4.1×6

2

12.6 (1/2)

(2.5 (

5

Long hole

1

)

16

/

33 (1

/8))

7

)

32

/

5 (

25.1 (1)

23.6 (15/16)

25 (1)

)

4

/

3

19 (

Units: mm (inches)

)

2

/

1

37.9 (1

)

32

/

31

24.4 (

32

Dimensions

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (typical)

XC-505

Relative sensitivity

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

XC-505P

Relative sensitivity

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

Cy

Mg

Ye

Gr

Wavelength (nm)

Cy

Ye

Mg

0.2

Gr

0

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

Wavelength (nm)

Characteristics of the lens and light source are excluded.

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (typical)

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