Sony XC-HR300 User Manual
A-AR4-100-11 (1)
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
Technical Manual
XC-HR300
2000 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Overview
Mode Setting
Main Features ............................................................ 3
System Components ................................................. 4
Connection Diagram ................................................. 4
Location of Parts and Operation .............................. 5
Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 5
Rear Panel ................................................................. 6
Specifications of the Input/Output ........................... 8
Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD .... 8
Specifications of the External HD and VD Outputs .... 9
Specifications of the WEN Output .............................. 9
Specifications of the Trigger Pulse ............................. 9
Image Output Mode ................................................. 10
2I Mode (Factory Default)......................................... 10
1N Mode ................................................................... 10
Restart/Reset ........................................................... 11
To Set Restart/Reset Mode ...................................... 11
Example of Usage of the Partial Scanning Mode ..... 12
External Trigger Shutter .......................................... 14
Setting of the External Trigger Shutter ..................... 14
Example of the Usage of the Partial Scanning
Mode...................................................................... 15
Timing Chart ............................................................. 17
Specifications
Appendix
Main Specifications ................................................. 25
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(Typical Value) ....................................................... 26
CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ..................... 27
Dimensions .............................................................. 30
Various Lens Selection ........................................... 31
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Overview
Overview
Ideal for high speed image processing, the XC-HR300
is a small black and white camera featuring a 1/2 type
progressive scan CCD. The XC-HR300 can capture
excellent quality images at high speeds. By doubling
the drive frequency of CCD, full frame SVGA images
can be obtained at 50 frames/s on 1 output (progressive
1N MODE) or 100 frames/s on 2 outputs (Interlaced 2I
MODE). Further speed increase up to four times can
be achieved by reducing the number of transmitted
lines (Partial images). In addition, excellent vibration
and shock characteristics make the camera also
suitable for Machine vision application.
Main Features
High image quality
The interline transfer CCD provides a high-resolution
image with 782 × 582 pixels.
Internal sync signal output
You can output the HD and VD signals from the 12pin connector by changing the setting of the rear panel
switch.
External trigger shutter function (1/4 to
1/25000 sec.)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an
external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a
fast-moving object clearly.
Body fixing
Mounting screw holes are provided in the reference
plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing
mounting with the absolute minimum deviation of the
optical axis.
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.
• Gain: Fixed/Manual
• Synchronized input/output
• Read mode: 2I mode: 1/100 sec. (interlace) or 1N
mode: 1/50 sec. (non-interlace)
•75Ω termination
• Shutter speed: Adjustable Partial scanning/Trigger
shutter
External synchronization
The camera module automatically determines whether
to operate in interlace or non-interlace mode from the
HD (horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals
input for external synchronization.
The connector complies with the new EIAJ
12-pin pin assignment
The new pin arrangement allows the connector to
accept a trigger pulse and a WEN signal.
Partial scanning function
Reading frequency in the vertical direction has been
improved. The unit can capture partial images at up to
400 frames/sec in 2I mode or up to 200 frames/sec in
1N mode.
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System Components
The XC-HR300 Video Camera Module system
comprises the following components.
Overview
Video camera module
XC-HR300
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
(Insulated type)
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N(2 m)
CCXC-12P05N(5 m)
CCXC-12P10N(10 m)
CCXC-12P25N(25 m)
Connection Diagram
C-mount lens
VCL-08YM
C-mount lens
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
VCL-12YM
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-50Y-M
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
XC-HR300
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
WEN
TRIG
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ and
uses 12-pin assignment)
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Location of Parts and Operation
Front/Top/Bottom
1 Lens mount (C-mount)
2 Reference holes
3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes
Overview
1 Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens such as the VCL-12YM
standard lens or other optical equipment.
2 Reference holes (Top)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. Locking the camera module into these holes
secures the optical axis alignment.
3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. Locking the camera module using these holes
secures the optical axis alignment.
You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on a
tripod, you will need to install the VCT-ST70I tripod
adaptor using the reference holes on the bottom of the
camera.
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Rear Panel
Overview
9 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power
input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)
1 Read mode selector
2 GAIN switch
3 Manual gain control
4 Restart reset/External trigger shutter
mode switch
5 75Ω termination switch
6 HD/VD signal input/output switch
Note
When you do switch settings, make sure the unit is off.
1 Read mode selector
This switch selects either the 2I mode (interlace) or the
1N mode (non-interlace).
2 GAIN switch
This switch selects fixed gain (F) or manual gain
control (M). (Factory setting: F)
3 Manual gain control
When the GAIN switch 2 is set to M (Manual), adjust
the gain using this control.
4 Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode
switch
The factory setting is N (Normal).
5 75Ω termination switch
Turn this to OFF when not terminated. (Factory
setting: ON)
6 HD/VD signal input/output switch
Set the switch to INT to output HD/VD signals from
the camera module.
Set the switch to EXT to input HD/VD signals from an
external unit. (Factory setting: EXT)
8 HIGH RATE (Partial scanning) controls
7 SHUTTER SPEED setting DIP switch
7 SHUTTER SPEED setting DIP switch
Set an appropriate shutter speed when you have set the
restart reset/external trigger shutter mode switch 4 to
external trigger shutter mode M1 or M2. (Factory
setting: shutter OFF)
8 HIGH RATE (Partial scanning) controls
These controls operate when you have set the restart
reset/external trigger shutter mode switch 4 to R.R,
M1 or M2.
Increasing the number by one with the ten’s digit
control (left side) decreases the effective video output
lines by 50 ~ 60 lines*. Increasing the number by one
with the first’s digit control (right side) decreases the
effective video output lines by 5 ~ 6 lines*.
The partial scanning operation is turned off when both
controls are set to 0.
* For details of the relation between effective pixels and
BLKG, see “Example of Usage of the Partial Scanning
Mode (Restart/Reset)”, page 12 and 13, or “Example of
Usage of the Partial Scanning Mode (Trigger shutter) “,
page 15 and 16.
9 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC
power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)
Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this
connector for the +12V DC power supply and the
video signal output from the camera module. When a
sync signal generator is connected to this connector,
the camera module is synchronized with the external
sync signals (HD/VD signals).
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Overview
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignment
Rear panel
Pin No. Camera sync output External Sync (HD/VD) Restart/Reset External trigger shutter
1 Ground Ground Ground Ground
2 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC
3 Video output 1 (Ground) Video output 1 (Ground) Video output 1 (Ground) Video output 1 (Ground)
4 Video output 1 (Signal) Video output 1 (Signal) Video output 1 (Signal) Video output 1 (Signal)
5 HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6 VD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7 VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8 Video output 2 (Ground) Video output 2 (Ground) Video output 2 (Ground) Video output 2 (Ground)
9 Video output 2 (Signal) Video output 2 (Signal) Video output 2 (Signal) Video output 2 (Signal)
10 WEN output 2 (Signal) — — WEN output (Signal)
11 Trigger pulse input (Signal) — — Trigger pulse input (Signal)
12 Ground VD input (Ground) Ground* Ground*
* The common grounds for 7, 10 and 11 pins.
Factory setting mode of rear panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
Number Switch name Factory-setting mode
1 Read mode selector 2I
2 GAIN switch F
3 Manual gain control –**
4 Restart reset/External Trigger Shutter mode switch N
5 75Ω termination switch ON
6 HD/VD signal input/output switch EXT
7 SHUTTER SPEED setting DIP switch OFF (All set to the left)
8 HIGH RATE (Partial scanning) controls 0
** The factory setting is set to constant sensitivity for a standard subject.
When the GAIN switch is set to “M” (Manual), you can change the gain level in a range from 0 to 18 dB.
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7
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Mode Setting
Specifications of the Input/Output
Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD
Mode Setting
EVEN,
Non Interlace
External VD
ODD
External HD
Make sure that the external HD/VD phases against the
standard central phase are as shown in the figure
above. Invalid signal input may cause an error in the
internal reset.
When you restart/reset the camera or operate the
camera by inputting an external trigger shutter pulse,
the Vsync signal for the image is output 1 H later from
the external VD.
472 472
100
0
100 100
Unit: Clock
1Clk=33.898 nsec
Normal:
1N: Consecutively operated with 32
and 20 ms VD frequency. (See the above figure for
the phase timing).
2I: Consecutively operated with 32
and 10 ms VD frequency. (See the above figure
for the phase timing).
Restart/Restart and /External trigger shutter
µ
Consecutively operated with 32
(Reset) is on any timing as long as the HD phase
is within the range described above.
s HD frequency. VD
µ
s HD frequency
µ
s HD frequency
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Mode Setting
Specifications of the External
HD/VD Outputs
4.5V
HD
0V
4.5V
VD
0V
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ. The external HD and VD can
be output when you set the INT/EXT switch to INT.
Specifications of the WEN Output
Specifications of the Trigger Pulse
4 to 5.0V
0 to 1.0V
2 µsec to 1/4 sec
• Input impedance; 10 kΩ or more.
• The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin
11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
4.5V
0V
625 H(1N)
312.5 H(2I)
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ. When the partial scanning is
used, the pulse width is less than the above value.
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Image Output Mode
The unit has two image signal output modes. Select the
mode by setting the read mode switch on the rear
panel.
2I Mode (Factory Default)
The VIDEO OUT 1 and VIDEO OUT 2 connectors
output ODD/EVEN interlaced images every 1/100
second. The SYNC signals are the same for the
VIDEO OUT 1 and VIDEO OUT 2 connectors.
– External synchronization: EXT-HD/VD is allowed.
1/100 second
Mode Setting
ODD image
VIDEO OUT 1
FLD-1
EVEN image
VIDEO OUT 2
FLD-1
EVEN image
FLD-2
ODD image
FLD-2
1N Mode
Only the VIDEO OUT 1 connector outputs noninterlaced 1/50 second images. The VIDEO OUT 2
connector does not output any images.
– External synchronization: EXT-HD/VD is allowed.
ODD image
FLD-1
EVEN image
FLD-1
EVEN image
FLD-2
Same SYNC
ODD image
FLD-2
ODD image
FLD-1
EVEN image
FLD-1
VIDEO OUT 1
VIDEO OUT 2
1/50 second
Frame image Frame image Frame image
Same SYNC
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