Sony XC-555 User Manual

A-B3C-100-11 (1)

CCD Color
Video Camera Module

Technical Manual

XC-555/555P

 2002 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Overview

RS-232C Command List

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

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

Location of Parts and Operation.............................. 5

Mode Setting .............................................................. 6

Installation ................................................................. 7

Connections............................................................... 9

Genlock ...................................................................... 9

Functions That can be Controlled via the RS-232C

Interface ................................................................. 10

Precautions to be Observed When Using RS-232C

Commands ............................................................ 11

Setting the RS-232C Switches ............................... 11

Connections............................................................. 12

Communication Specifications .............................. 12

The Sequence from “Power up” to Beginning/

End of Communication......................................... 13

Camera Function Setting Commands ................... 14

Setting Gain.............................................................. 14

Shutter Settings ........................................................ 14

White Balance Settings ............................................ 15

Video Process Setting .............................................. 16

System Settings ....................................................... 16

Camera Setup Readout from a List ......................... 17

Examples.................................................................. 18

RS-232C Mode and the Memory Banks ................. 19

Structure of the Memory Banks................................ 19

Functions Available with Memory Load/Save ........... 20

The Memory Bank to be Activated When Power is

Turned on .............................................................. 20

Appendix

Shutter Speed and the Settings Command .......... 21

Specifications .......................................................... 25

Dimensions .............................................................. 26

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics

(Typical Value) ....................................................... 27

XC-555 ..................................................................... 27

XC-555P ................................................................... 27

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Overview

Overview

The XC-555/555P is an ultra-small color camera
module that utilizes a 1/2- type Charge Coupled
Device.

Main Features

Ultra-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 resolution

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

Electronic shutter with a wide range of
operating speeds

Using the electronic shutter DIP switches, these levels
of shutter speed (OFF, 1/1000, and FLICKERLESS)
are 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.

High sensitivity

With a CCD offering 380,000 effective pixels, high­resolution images can be obtained.

Four white balance adjustment modes

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

3

Connection Diagram

Overview

NF mount lens

VCL-03S12XM

VCL-06S12XM

VCL-12S12XM

VCL-12SXM (***)

C mount lens (Manual iris)

LO-999ERK
(C-mount adaptor)

LO-77ERK
(Macro ring kit)

LO-999CMT
(*****)

12P 12P

CCXC12P02N

05N
10N
25N

JB-77

DC-700

DC12 V
(#Pin#2&G)

VIDEO

BNC
BNC

DC12 V
VIDEO
HD/VD

AC
VIDEO
HD/VD

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Location of Parts and Operation

1
2

3

5

4

Overview

1 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” on page 6.

2 R control for manual white balance adjustment

This control is effective when the white balance
switches are set to MAN. Adjust the red color by
turning the control.

3 B control for manual white balance adjustment

This control is effective when the white balance
switches are set to MAN. Adjust the blue color by
turning the control.

4 Lens mount (special mount)

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

This connector inputs DC 12V 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, HD/VD) can be used to move the color camera
module.

5

Overview

Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO
connector

Signal

External Sync signal

Pin No.

1 GND (Earth) GND (Earth) GND (Earth)
2 +12V +12V +12V
3
4
5 HD Input (Earth) - ­6 HD Input (signal) - ­7 VD Input (signal) VS Input (signal) ­8 GND (–/C) GND (–/C) GND (–/C)

9 –/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal)
10 RS-232C (TXD) *
11 RS-232C (RXD) *
12 VD Input (Earth) VS Input (Earth) GND

HD,VD VS Input

VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth)
VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal)

Sync signal types

Internal Sync

signal

RS-232C (Earth)

Mode Setting

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

Note

Each switch is assigned to the function. The switches
that should be set for a certain function (white balance,
shutter speed, AGC (Auto Gain Control), switching of
output signals(Y/C/VBS)) are specified. The effective
switches are indicated by shade in the illustrations.

To Adjust the white balance

Select the white balance setting according to the
lighting conditions.

Lighting condition DIP switch setting

3200K
(fixed)

5600K
(fixed)

ATW
(auto tracing
white balance)

MAN
(manual)

For indoor shooting under
incandescent light (factory
setting).

For outdoor shooting on sunny
days.

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

Select this position when you
want to adjust the red color
with the R control and the blue
color with the B control.

1 ····6

1 ····6

1 ····6

1 ····6

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Overview

To adjust the shutter speed

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

Shutter speed DIP switch setting

OFF

1/1000

CCD IRIS

FLICKERLESS

1/60 sec. (factory setting)
(XC-555)
1/50 sec. (factory setting)
(XC-555P)

1/1000 sec.

Set the CCD IRIS mode.

1/100 sec. (XC-555)
1/120 sec. (XC-555P)

1 ····6

1 ····6

1 ····6

1 ····6

AGC (Auto Gain Control) ON/OFF

Gain DIP switch setting

ON

OFF

Auto gain control
(factory setting)

0 dB

1 ····6

1 ····6

Y/C/VBS

Select the camera output signal.

Output signal DIP switch setting

Y/C

VBS

Select this position to output
the Y/C separated signal from
the DC IN/VIDEO connector.

Select this position to output
the VBS signal from the DC IN/
VIDEO (factory setting).

1 ····6

1 ····6

Installation

Usable Lenses

• VCL-12S12XM NF mount lens (f=12mm)

• VCL-06S12XM NF mount lens (f=6mm)

• VCL-03S12XM NF mount lens (f=3.5mm)

• VCL-12SXM NF mount lens (f=12mm)

• C-mount lens for 1/2-inch CCD.

Lens mount shoulder

4.1 mm
or less

Notes

• To attach a C-mount type lens, the C-mount adaptor
(LO-999CMT) is required.

• This camera uses a 1/2-inch CCD. So the lens should
be used with this size of CCD. If used with a lens
intended for 2/3-inch CCD, the angle of view will be
different.

• 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.

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To attach a lens To install the camera on a tripod

3

2

Overview

1

1 Remove the lens mount cap by turning it

counterclockwise.

2 Screw the C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) into the

lens mount of the camera. (only when using a C­mount lens)

3 Screw the lens.

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

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.

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Overview

Connections

An example of the assembly of the DC700/DC700CE
Camera Adaptor.

Color video camera module

to DC/IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector

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

DC-700

WEN

122

TRIGHDVD/SYNC

CAMERAVIDEO

1

AC IN

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.

Input signal

HD/VD, VS

Output signal

VBS out

Y/C out

Notes

• Use a synchronous signal specified by this Technical
Manual. For details on the specifications, see page

25.

• You cannot input a VBS signal to the camera as a
synchronous signal.

The Signal is horizontally synchronized with
an HD signal externally input and is vertically
synchronized with an VD signal externally
input.
The burst signal is not externally
synchronized.

Same as above

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.

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RS-232C Command List

Use of RS-232C control software which has been
developed based upon this command list may cause
malfunction or damage to hardware and software.
Sony Corporation is not liable for any such damage.

You can control various camera functions externally
by sending commands via the camera’s RS-232C I/F
(interface). Because the camera is equipped with
internal memory, setting values for various functions
input via RS-232C commands can be saved. The
memory is not volatile memory, so the information
will be preserved, even if the power to the camera is
turned off, enabling you to use the camera with the
same settings, and in the same way, both before and
after the power is cut off restored.

RS-232C Command List

Functions That can be Controlled via the RS­232C Interface

You can control the following functions using the program developed according to this command list.

AGC : ON/OFF
AGC Max Gain : 6, 12, 18dB, 3 levels
Step Gain : 0 to 18 dB, in 1 dB steps
Shutter mode : OFF/CCD Iris/Variable/STEP
Shutter speed (Variable) : 1/50 (PAL), 1/60 (NTSC) to 1/100,000 sec.
CCD Iris Max Speed : 1/250 to 1/1000,000 sec., 9 levels (Operation guaranteed to 1/4,000 sec.)
Exposure correction : Approx. –1EV to +0.5 EV
AE speed : 3 levels
WB mode : AWB/ATW/Manual/3200K/5600K
AWB : One Push AWB start
ATW speed : 3 speeds
R, B-gain : Manual White Balance
Pedestal : Black level Brightness
Sharpness : Adjustment by contour compensation
Gamma : ON/OFF
Nega : ON/OFF
Output : VBS/YC
H-phase : External synchronization based on amount of H-delay
Mem.Load : Factory/A/B 3 types of settings loaded
Mem.Save : A/B 2 types of settings saved

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RS-232C Command List

Precautions to be Observed
When Using RS-232C
Commands

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the RS­232C input item is set to [OFF]. To send RS-232C
commands to the camera, flip the DIP-switch to
[ON]. For details, refer to “Setting the RS-232C
switch” in the next column.

Changing the setting of the RS-232C switch falls
under the heading of dismantling the camera, and
is outside the scope of the warranty. To change the
setting, request assistance from the dealer from
whom you purchased your camera.

• When toggling the RS-232C Input/Output function
on and off, and when connecting the camera and a
host computer, be sure perform any operations only
after shutting off the power of both the camera and
the host computer.

• When controlling the camera using the RS-232C
feature, the DIP switches on the camera and the R/B
adjustment volume settings are disabled.

• Use only the Sony DC-700/700CE power adaptors.
The DC-77RR/77RRCE, DC-777/777P, CMA-D2/
D2CE, and CMA-D2MD adaptors cannot be used.

• Keep in mind the following with respect to the RS­232C TXD and RXD connectors:
– Do not allow the voltage applied to exceed a

margin of +/– 10V with the RXD (pin 11 of the 12
multi-connector).

– The signal level output from the TXD (pin 10 of

the 12 multi-connector) is within +/– 5.4V (TYP).
Do not apply external voltage.

Setting the RS-232C
Switches

Warning

Be aware that changing the setting of the RS-232C
switches falls under the heading of dismantling the
camera, and anything beyond this change of settings,
carried out by a Sony-authorized repair department
(company), is outside the scope of the warranty.

Notes

• Be sure to make these changes only after turning off
the power to the camera.

• In order to keep dust from adhering to the light­receptor surface of the CCD, attach the lens mount
cap, etc., beforehand.

1 Detach the 12-pin cable from the camera.
2 Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the Philips

screws (7) from the camera.
At this point, the head block may fall out because
of elasticity of wires attached to the CCD head
block. Take care to avoid this.

RXD

9

1

2

8

10

3

7

12

11

6

4

5

TXD

3 Push the rear panel to which the 12-pin connector

is attached about 3 mm into the frame of the
camera. The hidden RS-232C DIP switches will
become visible in the little window provided to
carry out DIP switch operations.

4 Switch both of the last two switches on the left end

of the row to the down position.

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RS-232C Command List

5 Push the back panel and the CCD head block back

into their previous positions, and tighten the
Philips screws ( 7) to a torque of 0.18 N•m.

Connections

Communication
Specifications

This unit utilizes an RS-232C-compliant, flow
controlled, synchronous serial interface.
Because the RS-232C setting is set to OFF when the
unit is shipped from the factory, you must change the
setting of the internal DIP switches to utilizes the RS­232C function. (Before changing the settings make
absolutely sure that the power to the unit is turned off.
(See “Setting the RS-232C Switches” (page 11).))

The parameters are as follows.
Communication speed : 9600 bps
Data length : 8 bit
Stop bit : 1 bit
Parity : None

This is a no-flow-control, no-handshake protocol, each
bite is transmitted from the LSB line.

PC

D-SUB 9P

CD 1

RXD 2

TXD 3

DTR 4

GND 5

DSR 6

RTS 7
CTS 8

RI 9

XC-555/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

Characters that can be transmitted are ASCII codes
30h to 39h, 41h to 5Ah (Alphabetic capital letters A to
Z, Arabic numerals 0 to 9), a space (20h), and a
Carriage Return (0Dh).
Thus the commands used to control the camera are
made up of the character set specified above, and each
command must end with a Carriage Return character
(0Dh).

Because this is a no-flow-control protocol, to prevent
communication overflows, if the host side sends one
byte, before sending the next byte, insert a 1 ms stop
period.

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The Sequence from
“Power up” to
Beginning/End of
Communication

Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters
are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage
Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on
the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and
0Dh in data.

1 Immediately after the power is turned on, the

camera makes the required settings based on
information stored in non-volatile memory, and the
camera begins to start up.

At this point in time, RS-232C communication is
not permitted.

RS-232C Command List

8 If you send a [STOP] from the host, the camera

returns an [OKAY], then it exits the RS-232C
mode and re-enters the normal operating mode.
(That is, it returns to the state it was in after step 1,
above.)

2 After start-up is completed, the camera sends

[ACTV] to the host.

After the host has received this [ACTV]
transmission, send your commands to the camera.

3 Send the version confirmation command [VERS]

from the host.

Based on this, the camera enters the RS-232C
mode.

4 The camera sends its software version information

1)

[X1**]

1)

and [OKAY]to the host.

[X] indicates that this is an XC series camera.
[1] is a product code that indicates this is an XC-555. A [2]

would indicate an XC-555P.

[**] indicates the version of the software. [10] in place of

** would indicate Version 1.0.

5 After the [OKAY] is sent in step 4, the camera is

able to receive setting change commands from the
host, and it waits for communication.

6 Send a command from the host.
7 The camera receives the command, and when

execution is complete, it returns an [OKAY]. (For
all commands except the One Push AWB
command.)

If a receive error or a command error occurs,
[CERR] is returned from the camera.
Do not send the next command from the host until
an answering (Ack) [OKAY] or [CERR] is
received from the camera.

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RS-232C Command List

Camera Function
Setting Commands

Setting Gain

AGC ON/OFF

Applicable to both AGC Max Limit and STEP gain.

AGC Max Limit (AGC ON)

6dB [E220]
12dB [E221]
18dB [E222]

AE speed

Also applicable to CCD Iris

Slow [EB00]
Norm [EB02]
Fast [EB04]

Shutter Settings

Shutter OFF

Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]
order, one after the other.
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every
command.)

Shutter OFF [E300][E400]

CCD Iris ON & Max Limit

Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]
order, one after the other.
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every
command.)

CCD Iris ON (Max 1/250) [E360] [E400]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/500) [E360] [E401]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/1000) [E360] [E402]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/2000) [E360] [E403]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/4000) [E360] [E404]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/10000) [E360] [E405]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/20000) [E360] [E406]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/50000) [E360] [E407]
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/100000) [E360] [E408]

STEP Gain (AGC OFF)

0dB [E200]
1dB [E201]
2dB [E202]
: :
15dB [E20F]
16dB [E210]
17dB [E211]
18dB [E212]

Exposure Correction

Also applicable to CCD Iris

Over Max [A2FF]
: :
Standard [A280]
: :
Under Max [A201]

However, operation is guaranteed up to 1/4000.

AE speed

Also applicable to AGC

Slow [EB00]
Norm [EB02]
Fast [EB04]

Exposure Correction

Also applicable to AGC

Over Max [A2FF]
: :
Standard [A280]
: :
Under Max [A200]

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RS-232C Command List

Flicker Less ON

Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]
order, one after the other.
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every
command.)

Flicker Less ON [E328] [E401]

Shutter speed (STEP)

Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]
order, one after the other.
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every
command.)

1/60 (PAL 1/50) [E328][E400]
FL [E328][E401]
1/250 [E328][E403]
1/500 [E328][E404]
1/1000 [E328][E405]
1/2000 [E328][E406]
1/4000 [E328][E407]
1/10000 [E328][E408]
1/20000 [E328][E409]
1/50000 [E328][E40A]
1/100000 [E328][E40B]

Shutter speed (Variable)

Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]
order, one after the other.
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every
command.)

Shutter speed NTSC PAL
Slow 1/50 – [E348] [E400]
: : – : :
: 1/59.7 – [E348] [E432]
: 1/60 [E348] [E432] [E348] [E433]
: : : : : :
: 1/120 [E348] [E4B5] [E348] [E4B5]
: : : : : :
: 1/1000 [E349] [E428] [E349] [E428]
: : : : : :
Fast 1/100000 [E349] [E4FF] [E349] [E4FF]

White Balance Settings

WB mode (AWB/ATW/Manu/3200K/5600K)

AWB [EA30](One Push AWB)
ATW [EA31]
Manu [EA33]
3200K [EA34]
5600K [EA35]

One Push AWB

start [C800]

One Push AWB: Starts after the image is taken with

the appropriate exposure when a
white object fills the entire screen.

AWB Answer (Acknowledgement (Ack)
returned from the camera in response to a
One Push AWB)

OK [C208] AWB Finished Normally
NG [C018] Automatic adjustment not possible due to

unacceptable level of accuracy
Level Hi [C003] Exposure too bright
Level Lo [C004] Exposure too dark
Ctemp Hi [C005] Light source color temperature too high
Ctemp Lo [C006] Light source color temperature too low

From the time [C800] is received, until Answer Back
is sent, a delay of a maximum of as long as
approximately 10 seconds may occur. During that
period, do not send commands from the host.

ATW speed

slow [EB31]
norm [EB32]
fast [EB33]

For details on the shutter speed, see “Shutter Speed
and the Settings Command” on page 21.

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RS-232C Command List

R,B-gain (Effective only when WB mode =
Manu)

R-gain Min. [A000]
: :
Standard [A080]
: :
R-gain Max. [A0FF]

B-gain Min. [A100]
: :
Standard [A180]
: :
B-gain Max. [A1FF]

Video Process Setting

Pedestal

Pedestal Min. [AD71]
: :
Standard [AD80]
: :
Pedestal Max. [AD8F]

Note

The settings that can actually be made are limited to 16
levels, including [AD80h].

System Settings

Memory Load Factory/Bank A/Bank B

Load Factory [EF12]
Load from A [EF00]
Load from B [EF01]

Memory Save Bank A/Bank B

Save to A [EBFA]
Save to B [EBFB]

Output Sel. VBS/YC

VBS [EA81]
YC [EA80]

H-Phase

Shift –Max [A400]
: :
Standard [A480]
: :
Shift +Max [A4FF]

Only effective when the camera is operated with
external synchronization. Other than that, the camera
returns a [CERR].

Gamma ON/OFF

ON [E880]
OFF [E800]

Sharpness

Sharpness Min. [A500]
: :
Standard [A580]
: :
Sharpness Max. [A5FF]

Nega/Posi

posi [EAB1]
nega [EAB0]

The operation of AGC, CCD Iris, AWB, and ATW is
not guaranteed when nega is set.

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Camera Setup Readout from a
List

Read Request [RMEM]

Sends the relative address and the data, in order, from
the beginning of the Camera Setup Memory area.

Host Computer Camera
[RMEM] t

T[S00_**] ** are assumed to be 8bit(LSB: b0) b1=0: AGC OFF,

T[S01_**] ** = AGC Max Gain 00: 6dB, 01: 12dB, 02: 18dB
T[S02_**] ** = Gain 00: 0dB – 12h: 18dB
T[S03_**] ** = AE Compensation 00: under – 80h: Standard – FFh: over
T[S04_**] ** = Shutter Speed(1) The first digit of the 00,01h Shutter Speed variable’s 3 digits
T[S05_**] ** = Shutter Speed(2) The last two digits of the 00 – FFh Shutter Speed variable’s 3 digits
T[S06_**] ** = [E3**] The last two digits of the most recently received [E3**] command
T[S07_**] ** = [E4**] The last two digits of the most recently received [E4**] command
T[S08_**] ** = CCD Iris Max Speed 00: 1/250 – 04h: 1/4000 – 08h: 1/100000
T[S09_**] ** = AE Speed 00: slow,02: norm,04: fast
T[S0A_**] ** = White Balance Mode 00: AWB,01: ATW,03: manual,04: 3200K,05: 5600K
T[S0B_**] ** = ATW Speed 01: slow,02: norm,03: fast
T[S0C_**] ** = R-Gain 00: min – 80h: Standard – FFh: max
T[S0D_**] ** = B-Gain 00: min – 80h: Standard – FFh: max
T[S0E_**] Not Defined
T[S0F_**] Not Defined
T[S10_**] ** = Pedestal 71h: min – 8Fh: Standard – FFh: max
T[S11_**] ** = Gamma 00: OFF, 80h: ON
T[S12_**] ** = Memory Bank 00: Factory, 01: Bank A, 02: Bank B
T[S13_**] ** = Sharpness 7Ah: min – 89h: Standard – FFh: max
T[S14_**] Not Defined
T[S15_**] Not Defined
T[S16_**] ** = Picture 00: Nega, 01: Norm
T[S17_**] ** = Output 00: Y/C, 01: VBS
T[S18_**] ** = H-Phase (VS mode) 00: Phase Delayed – 80h: Standard – FFh: Phase Advanced
T[S19_**] ** = H-Phase (HR/VR mode) 00: Phase Delayed – 80h: Standard – FFh: Phase Advanced
T[S1A_**] Not Defined
T[S1B_**] Not Defined

RS-232C Command List

b1=1: AGC ON
b3=0: Shutter Manual, b3=1: Shutter Auto

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RS-232C Command List

Examples

Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters
are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage
Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on
the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and
0Dh in data.

Setting RS-232C mode
1 Set the RC-232C switches to ON (see “Setting the

RS-232C Switches” (page 11)).

2 Connect the camera and the host

(see “Connections” (page 12)).

3 Supply power to the camera.
4 Confirm that [ACTV] has been sent from the

camera.

5 Send the version confirmation command [VERS]

to the camera.

6 Confirm that the version information [X1**]

an [OKAY] have been sent from the camera.

1)

[X] indicates that this is an XC series camera.
[1] is a product code that indicates this is an XC-555. An

XC-555P would send a [2].

[**] indicates the version of the software. If it is [10], the

version is Version 1.0.

After sending an [OKAY], the camera is able to
receive RS-232C commands, and it remains in a
wait state, watching for communication.

Setting AGC to ON

AGC is set to ON using the AGC Max Limit
command.

1)

and

Activating One Push AWB

Set WB mode to AWB, then send the start command.

1 Send the WB mode AWB command, [EA30], to

the camera.

2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.

3 Send the AWB start command, [C800], to the

camera.

4 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.
(One of the following will be returned.)
OK : [C208] AWB Finished Normally
NG : [C018] Automatic adjustment not

possible due to unacceptable

level of accuracy
Level Hi : [C003] Exposure too bright
Level Lo : [C004] Exposure too dark
Ctemp Hi : [C005] Light source color

temperature too high
Ctemp Lo : [C006] Light source color

temperature too low

Ending RS-232C mode
1 Send the “end RS-232C mode” command, [STOP]

to the camera.

2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.
The camera will return to the same internal settings
it had when the power was first turned on.

3 Confirm that an [ACTV] has been sent from the

camera.

1 Send the AGC Max Limit command (18dB),

[E222], to the camera.

2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.

Setting the Shutter speed to 1/2000

Send the two commands needed to set the shutter
speed together, one right after the other.

1 Send the first half of the Shutter speed command

(STEP), [E328], to the camera.

2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.

3 Send the second half of the Shutter speed

command (STEP), [E406], to the camera.

4 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the

camera.

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RS-232C Command List

RS-232C Mode and the Memory Banks

Structure of the Memory Banks

Non-volatile memory

RS-232C ON

RS-232C commands to
change settings

DIP switches

Host computer

RS-232C OFF

When power to the camera turned on, the settings on “Factory” is
loaded automatically. (The AGC, Shutter, W.balance, and VBS/
YC settings made using the DIP switches or made using the R/B
adjustment volume are enabled. )

The XC-555 is equipped with three Memory Banks
(Factory/A/B) to hold camera settings. Factory is “read
only,” holding the settings made when the camera was
shipped from the factory. A and B can be written to, as
well as read from, and the user utilizes these locations
to hold setting values, calling them up when needed.

When the camera is in operation, valid settings are
held in volatile memory. The user sends RS-232C
commands to change the camera settings, overwriting
the settings information held in these memory
locations.
Using the “Memory Save” command, setting
information can be written to either of the non-volatile
Memory Bank A or Memory Bank B locations.
Using the “Memory Load” command, the information
stored in Memory Banks Factory, A, or B, can be read
out.

Read & Write

Volatile memory
Activated settings

Read & Write

Read only

Memory Bank A
Series A of settings
saved

Memory Bank B
Series B of Settings
saved

Memory Bank Factory
Initial values set at the
factory

Load (Factory)” is carried out in RS-232C mode,
settings made with the DIP switches on the side of the
camera or with the R/B adjustment volume are
rendered invalid, and the settings are returned to those
made when the camera was shipped from the factory.

When the RS-232C switches hidden by the camera
cover are set to OFF, Memory Banks A and B are
disabled, so when power to the camera is turned on,
the camera starts up normally, using the settings stored
in Memory Bank Factory.
(This is the way the camera is shipped from the
factory.)

When power to the camera turned on, the settings
information loaded with the most recent “Memory
Load” command is read out of memory, and used as
the current settings. (When the camera is shipped from
the factory, the information stored in the Memory
Bank Factory is set to be read out when power is
turned on.)

Settings made with the DIP switches on the side of the
camera or with the R/B adjustment volume are
recognized as the same as some of those held in the
Factory memory location. However, when “Memory

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RS-232C Command List

Functions Available with
Memory Load/Save

Category Data Initial values

Gain AGC ON/OFF ON

AGC Max Gain 18dB
Step Gain 0dB

Shutter speed Shutter OFF/CCD Iris/ OFF

Exposure Exposure Compensation 80h : Normal Status

White Balance WB mode AWB/ATW/ 3200K

Video Process Pedestal 80h : Normal Status

1)

AWB R,B-gain retains the results of the last One
Push AWB operation. If “Memory Load” is carried
out when WB mode is set to AWB, the AWB R, B­gain results held in memory are activated.

Variable
Shutter speed NTSC:1/60 PAL:1/50
CCD Iris Max Speed 1/4000

AE speed normal

manual/3200K/5600K
ATW speed normal
Manual R-gain 80h : Normal Status
Manual B-gain 80h : Normal Status
AWB R-gain
AWB B-gain

Sharpness 80h : Normal Status
Gamma ON/OFF ON
Nega ON/OFF OFF
Output VBS/YC VBS
VS H-phase 80h : Normal Status
HD/VD H-phase 80h : Normal Status

1)

1)

–
–

The Memory Bank to be
Activated When Power is Turned
on

When the RS-232C switches are set to
OFF

The “Factory” settings are activated. The AGC,
Shutter, WB, and VBS/YC settings made using the
DIP switches on the side of the camera or made using
R/B adjustment volume are given priority.

When the RS-232C switches are set to ON

The settings in the Memory Bank (Factory/A/B)
selected in the last Memory Load operation are
activated.
If started using “Factory,” immediately after the power
is turned on, the AGC, Shutter, W.Balance, and VBS/
YC settings made using the DIP switches on the side
of the camera or made using R/B adjustment volume
are given priority. After that, if the camera enters RS­232C mode, and “Memory Load Factory” is carried
out, settings made using the DIP switches on the side
of the camera or made using R/B adjustment volume
are disabled, and the initial values shown in “Functions
Available with Memory Load/Save” on the previous
column are activated.

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Shutter Speed and the
Settings Command

Appendix

Appendix

Note

The Shutter speed shown in the table is a logical value
for the camera’s internal shutter control circuits, and
errors occurring during operation are not included.

(See “Shutter speed (Variable)” (page 15).)

Example

When the Shutter speed is set to 1,311 microseconds

The shutter speed (in units of microseconds) to be set

for the NTSC model

and the relevant command (in hexadecimal) are read
out from the table below. Add the first digit to [E348],
and add the last two digits to [E400], then send this
value to the camera.

From the table, the relevant command [123] is
identified. The actual command sent to the camera is
calculated as E348 + 1 = E349 / E400 +23 = E423,
yielding [E349], [E423].

XC-555 NTSC Shutter speed

command

000 16,627.6 040 15,737.9 080 11,670.4 0C0 7,602.9 100 3,535.4 140 439.9 180 147.4 1C0 40.5
001 16,627.6 041 15,674.3 081 11,606.8 0C1 7,539.4 101 3,471.9 141 435.3 181 145.3 1C1 39.7
002 16,627.6 042 15,610.8 082 11,543.3 0C2 7,475.8 102 3,408.3 142 430.6 182 143.2 1C2 38.8
003 16,627.6 043 15,547.2 083 11,479.7 0C3 7,412.3 103 3,344.8 143 426.0 183 141.1 1C3 38.0
004 16,627.6 044 15,483.7 084 11,416.2 0C4 7,348.7 104 3,281.2 144 421.4 184 139.0 1C4 37.2
005 16,627.6 045 15,420.1 085 11,352.6 0C5 7,285.2 105 3,217.7 145 416.8 185 136.9 1C5 36.3
006 16,627.6 046 15,356.6 086 11,289.1 0C6 7,221.6 106 3,154.1 146 412.2 186 134.8 1C6 35.5
007 16,627.6 047 15,293.0 087 11,225.5 0C7 7,158.0 107 3,090.6 147 407.6 187 132.7 1C7 34.7
008 16,627.6 048 15,229.5 088 11,162.0 0C8 7,094.5 108 3,027.0 148 403.0 188 130.6 1C8 33.8

009 16,627.6 049 15,165.9 089 11,098.4 0C9 7,030.9 109 2,963.5 149 398.4 189 128.5 1C9 33.0
00A 16,627.6 04A 15,102.3 08A 11,034.9 0CA 6,967.4 10A 2,899.9 14A 393.8 18A 126.4 1CA 32.1
00B 16,627.6 04B 15,038.8 08B 10,971.3 0CB 6,903.8 10B 2,836.3 14B 389.2 18B 124.3 1CB 31.7
00C 16,627.6 04C 14,975.2 08C 10,907.8 0CC 6,840.3 10C 2,772.8 14C 384.6 18C 122.2 1CC 31.3
00D 16,627.6 04D 14,911.7 08D 10,844.2 0CD 6,776.7 10D 2,709.2 14D 379.9 18D 120.1 1CD 30.9
00E 16,627.6 04E 14,848.1 08E 10,780.6 0CE 6,713.2 10E 2,645.7 14E 375.3 18E 118.0 1CE 30.5
00F 16,627.6 04F 14,784.6 08F 10,717.1 0CF 6,649.6 10F 2,582.1 14F 370.7 18F 115.9 1CF 30.0

010 16,627.6 050 14,721.0 090 10,653.5 0D0 6,586.1 110 2,518.6 150 366.1 190 113.9 1D0 29.6

011 16,627.6 051 14,657.5 091 10,590.0 0D1 6,522.5 111 2,455.0 151 361.5 191 111.8 1D1 29.2

012 16,627.6 052 14,593.9 092 10,526.4 0D2 6,458.9 112 2,391.5 152 356.9 192 109.7 1D2 28.8

013 16,627.6 053 14,530.4 093 10,462.9 0D3 6,395.4 113 2,327.9 153 352.3 193 107.6 1D3 28.4

014 16,627.6 054 14,466.8 094 10,399.3 0D4 6,331.8 114 2,264.4 154 347.7 194 105.5 1D4 27.9

015 16,627.6 055 14,403.2 095 10,335.8 0D5 6,268.3 115 2,200.8 155 343.1 195 103.4 1D5 27.5

016 16,627.6 056 14,339.7 096 10,272.2 0D6 6,204.7 116 2,137.2 156 338.5 196 101.3 1D6 27.1

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017 16,627.6 057 14,276.1 097 10,208.7 0D7 6,141.2 117 2,073.7 157 333.8 197 99.2 1D7 26.7

018 16,627.6 058 14,212.6 098 10,145.1 0D8 6,077.6 118 2,010.1 158 329.2 198 97.1 1D8 26.3

019 16,627.6 059 14,149.0 099 10,081.5 0D9 6,014.1 119 1,946.6 159 324.6 199 95.0 1D9 25.9
01A 16,627.6 05A 14,085.5 09A 10,018.0 0DA 5,950.5 11A 1,883.0 15A 320.0 19A 92.9 1DA 25.4
01B 16,627.6 05B 14,021.9 09B 9,954.4 0DB 5,887.0 11B 1,819.5 15B 315.4 19B 90.8 1DB 25.0
01C 16,627.6 05C 13,958.4 09C 9,890.9 0DC 5,823.4 11C 1,755.9 15C 310.8 19C 88.7 1DC 24.6
01D 16,627.6 05D 13,894.8 09D 9,827.3 0DD 5,759.8 11D 1,692.4 15D 306.2 19D 86.6 1DD 24.2
01E 16,627.6 05E 13,831.3 09E 9,763.8 0DE 5,696.3 11E 1,628.8 15E 301.6 19E 84.5 1DE 23.8
01F 16,627.6 05F 13,767.7 09F 9,700.2 0DF 5,632.7 11F 1,565.3 15F 297.0 19F 82.4 1DF 23.3

020 16,627.6 060 13,704.1 0A0 9,636.7 0E0 5,569.2 120 1,501.7 160 292.4 1A0 80.3 1E0 22.9

021 16,627.6 061 13,640.6 0A1 9,573.1 0E1 5,505.6 121 1,438.1 161 287.8 1A1 78.2 1E1 22.5

022 16,627.6 062 13,577.0 0A2 9,509.6 0E2 5,442.1 122 1,374.6 162 283.1 1A2 76.1 1E2 22.1

023 16,627.6 063 13,513.5 0A3 9,446.0 0E3 5,378.5 123 1,311.0 163 278.5 1A3 74.9 1E3 21.7

024 16,627.6 064 13,449.9 0A4 9,382.4 0E4 5,315.0 124 1,247.5 164 273.9 1A4 73.6 1E4 21.2

025 16,627.6 065 13,386.4 0A5 9,318.9 0E5 5,251.4 125 1,183.9 165 269.3 1A5 72.4 1E5 20.8

026 16,627.6 066 13,322.8 0A6 9,255.3 0E6 5,187.9 126 1,120.4 166 264.7 1A6 71.1 1E6 20.4

027 16,627.6 067 13,259.3 0A7 9,191.8 0E7 5,124.3 127 1,056.8 167 260.1 1A7 69.9 1E7 20.0

028 16,627.6 068 13,195.7 0A8 9,128.2 0E8 5,060.7 128 993.3 168 255.5 1A8 68.6 1E8 19.6

029 16,627.6 069 13,132.2 0A9 9,064.7 0E9 4,997.2 129 929.7 169 250.9 1A9 67.3 1E9 19.2
02A 16,627.6 06A 13,068.6 0AA 9,001.1 0EA 4,933.6 12A 866.2 16A 246.3 1AA 66.1 1EA 18.7
02B 16,627.6 06B 13,005.0 0AB 8,937.6 0EB 4,870.1 12B 802.6 16B 241.7 1AB 64.8 1EB 18.3
02C 16,627.6 06C 12,941.5 0AC 8,874.0 0EC 4,806.5 12C 739.0 16C 237.1 1AC 63.6 1EC 17.9
02D 16,627.6 06D 12,877.9 0AD 8,810.5 0ED 4,743.0 12D 675.5 16D 232.4 1AD 62.3 1ED 17.5
02E 16,627.6 06E 12,814.4 0AE 8,746.9 0EE 4,679.4 12E 611.9 16E 227.8 1AE 61.1 1EE 17.1
02F 16,627.6 06F 12,750.8 0AF 8,683.3 0EF 4,615.9 12F 554.3 16F 223.2 1AF 59.8 1EF 16.6

030 16,627.6 070 12,687.3 0B0 8,619.8 0F0 4,552.3 130 513.6 170 218.6 1B0 58.5 1F0 16.2

031 16,627.6 071 12,623.7 0B1 8,556.2 0F1 4,488.8 131 509.0 171 214.0 1B1 57.3 1F1 15.8

032 16,627.6 072 12,560.2 0B2 8,492.7 0F2 4,425.2 132 504.4 172 209.4 1B2 56.0 1F2 15.4

033 16,564.1 073 12,496.6 0B3 8,429.1 0F3 4,361.6 133 499.8 173 204.8 1B3 54.8 1F3 15.0

034 16,500.5 074 12,433.1 0B4 8,365.6 0F4 4,298.1 134 495.2 174 200.2 1B4 53.5 1F4 14.5

035 16,437.0 075 12,369.5 0B5 8,302.0 0F5 4,234.5 135 490.6 175 195.6 1B5 52.3 1F5 14.1

036 16,373.4 076 12,305.9 0B6 8,238.5 0F6 4,171.0 136 486.0 176 191.0 1B6 51.0 1F6 13.7

037 16,309.9 077 12,242.4 0B7 8,174.9 0F7 4,107.4 137 481.4 177 186.3 1B7 49.7 1F7 13.3

038 16,246.3 078 12,178.8 0B8 8,111.4 0F8 4,043.9 138 476.7 178 181.7 1B8 48.5 1F8 12.9

039 16,182.8 079 12,115.3 0B9 8,047.8 0F9 3,980.3 139 472.1 179 177.1 1B9 47.2 1F9 12.4
03A 16,119.2 07A 12,051.7 0BA 7,984.2 0FA 3,916.8 13A 467.5 17A 172.5 1BA 46.0 1FA 12.0
03B 16,055.7 07B 11,988.2 0BB 7,920.7 0FB 3,853.2 13B 462.9 17B 167.9 1BB 44.7 1FB 11.6
03C 15,992.1 07C 11,924.6 0BC 7,857.1 0FC 3,789.7 13C 458.3 17C 163.3 1BC 43.9 1FC 11.2
03D 15,928.5 07D 11,861.1 0BD 7,793.6 0FD 3,726.1 13D 453.7 17D 158.7 1BD 43.0 1FD 10.8
03E 15,865.0 07E 11,797.5 0BE 7,730.0 0FE 3,662.5 13E 449.1 17E 154.1 1BE 42.2 1FE 10.4
03F 15,801.4 07F 11,734.0 0BF 7,666.5 0FF 3,599.0 13F 444.5 17F 149.5 1BF 41.4 1FF 9.9

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Appendix

command

000 19,942.8 040 15,847.1 080 11,751.3 0C0 7,655.6 100 3,559.9 140 443.7 180 148.5 1C0 40.7

001 19,878.8 041 15,783.1 081 11,687.3 0C1 7,591.6 101 3,495.9 141 439.0 181 146.4 1C1 39.8

002 19,814.8 042 15,719.1 082 11,623.4 0C2 7,527.6 102 3,431.9 142 434.4 182 144.3 1C2 39.0

003 19,750.8 043 15,655.1 083 11,559.4 0C3 7,463.6 103 3,367.9 143 429.7 183 142.2 1C3 38.1

004 19,686.8 044 15,591.1 084 11,495.4 0C4 7,399.6 104 3,303.9 144 425.1 184 140.1 1C4 37.3

005 19,622.8 045 15,527.1 085 11,431.4 0C5 7,335.6 105 3,239.9 145 420.4 185 137.9 1C5 36.5

006 19,558.8 046 15,463.1 086 11,367.4 0C6 7,271.6 106 3,175.9 146 415.8 186 135.8 1C6 35.6

007 19,494.8 047 15,399.1 087 11,303.4 0C7 7,207.6 107 3,111.9 147 411.1 187 133.7 1C7 34.8

008 19,430.8 048 15,335.1 088 11,239.4 0C8 7,143.6 108 3,047.9 148 406.5 188 131.6 1C8 33.9

009 19,366.8 049 15,271.1 089 11,175.4 0C9 7,079.6 109 2,983.9 149 401.8 189 129.5 1C9 33.1
00A 19,302.9 04A 15,207.1 08A 11,111.4 0CA 7,015.6 10A 2,919.9 14A 397.2 18A 127.4 1CA 32.2
00B 19,238.9 04B 15,143.1 08B 11,047.4 0CB 6,951.7 10B 2,855.9 14B 392.5 18B 125.3 1CB 31.8
00C 19,174.9 04C 15,079.1 08C 10,983.4 0CC 6,887.7 10C 2,791.9 14C 387.9 18C 123.1 1CC 31.4
00D 19,110.9 04D 15,015.1 08D 10,919.4 0CD 6,823.7 10D 2,727.9 14D 383.2 18D 121.0 1CD 31.0
00E 19,046.9 04E 14,951.1 08E 10,855.4 0CE 6,759.7 10E 2,663.9 14E 378.6 18E 118.9 1CE 30.5
00F 18,982.9 04F 14,887.1 08F 10,791.4 0CF 6,695.7 10F 2,599.9 14F 373.9 18F 116.8 1CF 30.1

010 18,918.9 050 14,823.1 090 10,727.4 0D0 6,631.7 110 2,535.9 150 369.3 190 114.7 1D0 29.7

011 18,854.9 051 14,759.1 091 10,663.4 0D1 6,567.7 111 2,471.9 151 364.6 191 112.6 1D1 29.3

012 18,790.9 052 14,695.2 092 10,599.4 0D2 6,503.7 112 2,407.9 152 360.0 192 110.5 1D2 28.8

013 18,726.9 053 14,631.2 093 10,535.4 0D3 6,439.7 113 2,344.0 153 355.3 193 108.3 1D3 28.4

014 18,662.9 054 14,567.2 094 10,471.4 0D4 6,375.7 114 2,280.0 154 350.7 194 106.2 1D4 28.0

015 18,598.9 055 14,503.2 095 10,407.4 0D5 6,311.7 115 2,216.0 155 346.0 195 104.1 1D5 27.6

016 18,534.9 056 14,439.2 096 10,343.4 0D6 6,247.7 116 2,152.0 156 341.3 196 102.0 1D6 27.1

017 18,470.9 057 14,375.2 097 10,279.4 0D7 6,183.7 117 2,088.0 157 336.7 197 99.9 1D7 26.7

018 18,406.9 058 14,311.2 098 10,215.4 0D8 6,119.7 118 2,024.0 158 332.0 198 97.8 1D8 26.3

019 18,342.9 059 14,247.2 099 10,151.4 0D9 6,055.7 119 1,960.0 159 327.4 199 95.7 1D9 25.9
01A 18,278.9 05A 14,183.2 09A 10,087.5 0DA 5,991.7 11A 1,896.0 15A 322.7 19A 93.5 1DA 25.5
01B 18,214.9 05B 14,119.2 09B 10,023.5 0DB 5,927.7 11B 1,832.0 15B 318.1 19B 91.4 1DB 25.0
01C 18,150.9 05C 14,055.2 09C 9,959.5 0DC 5,863.7 11C 1,768.0 15C 313.4 19C 89.3 1DC 24.6
01D 18,086.9 05D 13,991.2 09D 9,895.5 0DD 5,799.7 11D 1,704.0 15D 308.8 19D 87.2 1DD 24.2
01E 18,022.9 05E 13,927.2 09E 9,831.5 0DE 5,735.7 11E 1,640.0 15E 304.1 19E 85.1 1DE 23.8
01F 17,958.9 05F 13,863.2 09F 9,767.5 0DF 5,671.7 11F 1,576.0 15F 299.5 19F 83.0 1DF 23.3

020 17,894.9 060 13,799.2 0A0 9,703.5 0E0 5,607.7 120 1,512.0 160 294.8 1A0 80.9 1E0 22.9

021 17,830.9 061 13,735.2 0A1 9,639.5 0E1 5,543.7 121 1,448.0 161 290.2 1A1 78.7 1E1 22.5

022 17,767.0 062 13,671.2 0A2 9,575.5 0E2 5,479.7 122 1,384.0 162 285.5 1A2 76.6 1E2 22.1

023 17,703.0 063 13,607.2 0A3 9,511.5 0E3 5,415.8 123 1,320.0 163 280.9 1A3 75.4 1E3 21.7

024 17,639.0 064 13,543.2 0A4 9,447.5 0E4 5,351.8 124 1,256.0 164 276.2 1A4 74.1 1E4 21.2

025 17,575.0 065 13,479.2 0A5 9,383.5 0E5 5,287.8 125 1,192.0 165 271.6 1A5 72.8 1E5 20.8

026 17,511.0 066 13,415.2 0A6 9,319.5 0E6 5,223.8 126 1,128.0 166 266.9 1A6 71.6 1E6 20.4

027 17,447.0 067 13,351.2 0A7 9,255.5 0E7 5,159.8 127 1,064.0 167 262.3 1A7 70.3 1E7 20.0

028 17,383.0 068 13,287.2 0A8 9,191.5 0E8 5,095.8 128 1,000.0 168 257.6 1A8 69.0 1E8 19.5

029 17,319.0 069 13,223.2 0A9 9,127.5 0E9 5,031.8 129 936.0 169 253.0 1A9 67.7 1E9 19.1
02A 17,255.0 06A 13,159.3 0AA 9,063.5 0EA 4,967.8 12A 872.0 16A 248.3 1AA 66.5 1EA 18.7
02B 17,191.0 06B 13,095.3 0AB 8,999.5 0EB 4,903.8 12B 808.1 16B 243.7 1AB 65.2 1EB 18.3
02C 17,127.0 06C 13,031.3 0AC 8,935.5 0EC 4,839.8 12C 744.1 16C 239.0 1AC 63.9 1EC 17.8
02D 17,063.0 06D 12,967.3 0AD 8,871.5 0ED 4,775.8 12D 680.1 16D 234.4 1AD 62.7 1ED 17.4
02E 16,999.0 06E 12,903.3 0AE 8,807.5 0EE 4,711.8 12E 616.1 16E 229.7 1AE 61.4 1EE 17.0
02F 16,935.0 06F 12,839.3 0AF 8,743.5 0EF 4,647.8 12F 558.7 16F 225.1 1AF 60.1 1EF 16.6

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031 16,807.0 071 12,711.3 0B1 8,615.5 0F1 4,519.8 131 513.5 171 215.8 1B1 57.6 1F1 15.7

032 16,743.0 072 12,647.3 0B2 8,551.5 0F2 4,455.8 132 508.8 172 211.1 1B2 56.3 1F2 15.3

033 16,679.0 073 12,583.3 0B3 8,487.6 0F3 4,391.8 133 504.2 173 206.5 1B3 55.1 1F3 14.9

034 16,615.0 074 12,519.3 0B4 8,423.6 0F4 4,327.8 134 499.5 174 201.8 1B4 53.8 1F4 14.5

035 16,551.0 075 12,455.3 0B5 8,359.6 0F5 4,263.8 135 494.9 175 197.1 1B5 52.5 1F5 14.0

036 16,487.0 076 12,391.3 0B6 8,295.6 0F6 4,199.8 136 490.2 176 192.5 1B6 51.3 1F6 13.6

037 16,423.0 077 12,327.3 0B7 8,231.6 0F7 4,135.8 137 485.6 177 187.8 1B7 50.0 1F7 13.2

038 16,359.0 078 12,263.3 0B8 8,167.6 0F8 4,071.8 138 480.9 178 183.2 1B8 48.7 1F8 12.8

039 16,295.0 079 12,199.3 0B9 8,103.6 0F9 4,007.8 139 476.2 179 178.5 1B9 47.4 1F9 12.3
03A 16,231.1 07A 12,135.3 0BA 8,039.6 0FA 3,943.8 13A 471.6 17A 173.9 1BA 46.2 1FA 11.9
03B 16,167.1 07B 12,071.3 0BB 7,975.6 0FB 3,879.9 13B 466.9 17B 169.2 1BB 44.9 1FB 11.5
03C 16,103.1 07C 12,007.3 0BC 7,911.6 0FC 3,815.9 13C 462.3 17C 164.6 1BC 44.1 1FC 11.1
03D 16,039.1 07D 11,943.3 0BD 7,847.6 0FD 3,751.9 13D 457.6 17D 159.9 1BD 43.2 1FD 10.7
03E 15,975.1 07E 11,879.3 0BE 7,783.6 0FE 3,687.9 13E 453.0 17E 155.3 1BE 42.4 1FE 10.2
03F 15,911.1 07F 11,815.3 0BF 7,719.6 0FF 3,623.9 13F 448.3 17F 150.6 1BF 41.5 1FF 9.8

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Specifications

Pickup device

Pickup device Interline transfer 1/2-type CCD
Color filter Complementary color mosaic
Output video

XC-555: Approx. 380,000 dots,

768(H) × 494(V)

XC-555P: Approx. 440,000 dots,

752(H) × 582(V)

Optical and others

Lens mount Special mount (NF mount)
Signal system XC-555: NTSC standard

XC-555P: PAL standard

Scanning system XC-555: 525 lines, 2:1

interlace, 30 frames/sec.
XC-555P: 625 lines, 2:1
interlace, 25 frames/sec.

Sync system Internal/External (automatic

switching)

External synchronous input

HD/VD, VS

Horizontal resolution

XC-555: 470 TV lines
XC-555P: 460 TV lines

Minimum illumination

3 lux at F1.2, AGC: ON
Sensitivity 2000 lux at F8, AGC: OFF (0 dB)
Video output VBS/Y/C (selected with the switch)

VBS: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync

negative
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: C level depends on the composite

video out signal

Video signal to noise ratio

XC-555: 48 dB (standard) AGC:

OFF (0 dB)
XC-555P: 46 dB (standard) AGC:

OFF (0 dB)

Shutter speed 4 speeds selectable: 1/60 sec. (OFF)

(NTSC)/ 1/50 sec. (OFF) (PAL),

1/1000 sec., CCD IRIS, and

FLICKERLESS

CCD IRIS XC-555:1/60 to 1/4000 sec.

XC-555P: 1/50 to 1/4000 sec.

White Balance 4 modes selectable: ATW (Auto

Tracing White balance), 3200K,

5600K, and MAN (Manual)

Gain control 2 modes selectable: AGC (0 to 18

dB) and fixed (0 dB)

Output connect DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO: multi 12-pin

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Input of externally synchronization

Input evel XC-555:

Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m
Vpp
CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to

0.6m Vpp

XC-555P:

Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m
Vpp
CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to

0.6m Vpp

Input horizontal frequency

XC-555: 15734 Hz ±0.2 Hz
XC-555P: 15625 Hz ±0.2 Hz

Input vertical frequency

XC-555: 59.94 Hz ±0.00089 Hz
XC-555P: 50 Hz ±0.00075 Hz

Termination 75 ohms, terminated by the camera

HD/VD signal input of externally synchronization

Input level (Common to the XC-555 and the XC-555P)

High: DC4.0V to 5V
Low: DC0V to 0.5V
Negative

Frequency of input HD signal

XC-555: 15734 Hz ±0.2 Hz
XC-555P: 15625 Hz ±0.2 Hz

Frequency of input VD signal

XC-555: 59.94 Hz ±0.00089 Hz
XC-555P: 50 Hz ±0.00075 Hz

Termination 75 ohms, terminated by the camera

General

Power requirement

10.5 to 15 V DC

Power consumption

2.4 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% (no condensation

permissible)

Storage humidity 20 to 90% (no condensation

permissible)

Shock resistance 70 G

Dimensions

22 × 22 × 75 (mm) (7/8 × 7/8 × 2

15/16 inches) (w/h/d, excluding
projecting parts and controls)

Mass 60g (2 oz)

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Accessories supplied

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

Accessories not supplied

Camera adaptor DC-700/DC-700CE
Usable lens NF mount lens

VCL-12S12XM (f=12 mm)

VCL-06S12XM (f=6 mm)

VCL-03S12XM (f=3.5 mm)

VCL-12SSXM (f=12 mm)
C mount Lens

VCL-50Y-M (f=50 mm)

VCL-25Y-M (f=25 mm)

VCL-16Y-M (f=16 mm)

VCL-12Y-M (f=12 mm)

VCL-08Y-M (f=8 mm)

C-mount Adaptor

LO-999CMT

Extension ring kit

LO-999ERK

12-pin camera cable

CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/12P10N/

12P25N

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Dimensions

Top

Side

2 – φ 2 (

Bottom

3

/32)4 (5/32) 17.4 (11/16)

5

(

75 (2

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4

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1

6.5 (

1.2 (

8
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15

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34 (1

4 sides φ 2.5 (

1

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16

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1

1.2 (

Appendix

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4

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1

6.5 (

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32

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2 (

3

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4 (

5

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22 (7/8)

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22 (

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Spectral Sensitivity
Characteristics
(Typical Value)

XC-555

Rerative sensitivity

1.0

0.8

0.6

Cy

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0

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400

Mg

600 650 700

Wave length (nm)

XC-555P

Rerative sensitivity

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0

400

Cy

G

450 500 550

Note

The lens characteristics and light source characteristics
are excluded.

Ye

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600 650 700

Wave length (nm)

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Technical information contained herein is for reference only and does not convey any license by any implication or
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Sony cannot assume responsibility for any right infringements arising out of the use of this information.

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