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3CCD Color Video Camera
Instructions for Use
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DXC-990P
Page 1: ...4 179 626 01 1 2010 Sony Corporation 3CCD Color Video Camera Instructions for Use Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference DXC 990P ...
Page 2: ...ielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For the customers in Can...
Page 3: ...cessory equipment connected as noted above must be connected to mains via an additional isolation transformer conforming with the construction requirements of IEC60601 1 and providing at least Basic Insulation 5 The leakage current could increase when connected to other equipment 6 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance wi...
Page 4: ...ng to the EMC information provided in this instructions for use The portable and mobile RF communications equipment such as cellular phones can affect the DXC 990P Warning The use of accessories and cables other than those specified with the exception of replacement parts sold by Sony Corporation may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the DXC 990P ...
Page 5: ...ment Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The DXC 990P uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B The DXC 990P is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those...
Page 6: ... mode 2 kV common mode 1 kV differential mode 2 kV common mode Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 sec 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycl...
Page 7: ...transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection ...
Page 8: ...ion distance according to frequency of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 2 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 2 3 P 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the tra...
Page 9: ...ystem 29 Installation and Connections Installation 30 Mounting the Lens 30 Mounting a Microscope Adaptor 31 Mounting on a Tripod 31 Attaching to a Wall or Ceiling 31 Connections 32 Connecting to Video Equipment With Composite Video Input Connectors 33 Connecting to Video Equipment With RGB or S Video Inputs 34 Connecting Two or More Cameras Multi Camera System 35 Connecting to the CMA D3CE Camera ...
Page 10: ...IRIS function automatically adjusts shutter speed to cut exposure to the equivalent of up to 10 aperture stops When using the video camera in a fixed location or for a microscope system the AGC CCD IRIS and auto iris controls automatically adjust a wide range of incoming light levels The desired AE window can be set by using the AE AREA MANUAL function CCD IRISTM is a trademark of Sony Corporation...
Page 11: ...y converting to BNC type in strobe mode 6 RGB SYNC connector D sub 9 pin Outputs RGB signals and their respective sync signals Use the CCXC 9DBS CCXC 9DD CCMC 9DS connecting cable for the connection with the CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adaptor For connection with the CMA D3CE camera adaptor use the CCMC 3MZ connecting cable CMA D2CE D3CE CCMC 3MZ are intended for general purpose use They are not intend...
Page 12: ...e the normal screen is displayed Switches the user preset file between A and B qf V BLACK black balance button While the menu is displayed Moves the menu cursor upward Also use this button for an AE window setting etc While the normal screen is displayed Activates the automatic black balance adjustment qg b WHITE white balance button While the menu is displayed Increases the setting value or chang...
Page 13: ...he RM C950 remote control unit is connected when the CMA D3CE camera adaptor is connected via the CCMC 3MZ connecting cable when the CMA D3CE camera adaptor is connected to the REMOTE connector on the camera via the CCMC 3MZ connecting cable and the RM C950 remote control unit is connected to the REMOTE connector on the CMA D3CE CMA D3CE CCMC 3MZ are intended for general purpose use They are not i...
Page 14: ...eed as follows 1 Press the MENU button The MAIN menu appears 2 Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by pressing the V or v button then press the ENTER button The setting menu is displayed TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE BARS ENTER RGB SYNC 1 4 2 3 2 MAIN EXPOSURE CONTRAST WHITE BALANCE ENHANCER GENERAL SYSTEM SCENE FILE A Exit Select MENU Next ENTER EXPOSURE GAIN STEP SHUTTER IRIS AE LE...
Page 15: ...eturn to the normal screen EXPOSURE Menu The EXPOSURE menu is used to adjust the items relating to exposure such as gain and shutter mode Adjusts the video gain STEP Select to set the video gain to the desired level STEP Sets the gain level in the range from 0 to 24 dB AGC Automatically adjusts the gain according to the brightness of the object to be shot Automatic gain control LIMIT Selects the m...
Page 16: ...th reduced horizontal bands appearing across the display screen Adjust the value while observing the noise on the monitor screen so that you can obtain the image with minimum noise SPEED Sets the shutter speed To set the shutter speed 1 Select SPEED by pressing the V or v button 2 Display OFF by pressing the B and b buttons simultaneously 3 Press the B button to set the speed for long exposure mod...
Page 17: ...ross cursor appearing at the left top corner with the B b V or v button to set the upper and left side size then press the ENTER button 3 Move the cross cursor appearing at the right bottom corner with the B b V or v button to set the lower and right side size then press the ENTER button 4 Move the AE window to the desired position with the B b V or v button then press the ENTER button To cancel t...
Page 18: ...lects the setting suitable for the incident luminance levels MANUAL Selects KNEE POINT setting or BLACK STRETCH KNEE POINT Sets the knee point according to the incoming light levels OFF Knee processing does not function HIGH Sets the knee point to the highest level MID Normally select this position LOW Sets the knee point to the lowest level BLACK STRETCH Adjusts the luminance of the dark portion ...
Page 19: ...amma so that you can obtain natural tone image Adjustable range is from 10 to 10 The pedestal levels of the G B and R output signals can be adjusted simultaneously Adjusts the darkness level of the black part of the image Use this function to bring out details in heavily shaded areas Use of a waveform monitor allows easier adjustment The adjustable range is from 127 to 127 The whole screen becomes...
Page 20: ...ctivates auto tracing white balance The white balance is automatically adjusted as the color temperature changes These modes are suitable for shooting when the light source changes Normally set to ATW NORMAL The ATW WIDE setting can cope with a wider range of color temperature changes R PAINT B PAINT Use these items for fine adjustment Finely adjust the red or blue in the range from 10 to 10 Adjus...
Page 21: ... TARGET COLOR appears Specify the colors you want to adjust OFF Disables adjustment of the sharpness of the image outline Processes an image with a color matrix to change the chroma saturation and hue in order to reproduce natural color ALL Corrects the color to reproduce natural color MODE Adjusts the color suitable for the subject STANDARD Normally select this setting R ENHANCE Enhances the red ...
Page 22: ...he range from 10 to 10 When you select OUT then set the color with the procedure in To specify a color you can adjust DETAIL or LINEAR MATRIX for colors other than that indicated by the cross cursor GENERAL Menu The GENERAL menu is used to set the general items Selects the CCD read out mode FIELD Accumulates charges in field units Use to shoot a moving object FRAME Accumulates charges in frame uni...
Page 23: ... when you do not connect a slave unit ON Select when you connect a slave unit POLARITY Sets to the same polarity as the input pulse signal Falling edge Rising edge Reverses the output image to negative positive OFF Outputs the image normally ON Outputs the image reversed to negative positive When using the camera in a 60 Hz lighting area you can obtain images with less flicker under fluorescent li...
Page 24: ...intended for medical use Selects the sync signal output from the RGB SYNC connector D sub 9 pin C SYNC Outputs the composite sync signal WEN WEN 1 3 Outputs the WEN signal When connecting peripheral equipment the signal is used as trigger pulse output to the equipment Switching WEN 1 to 3 provides a different pulse signal phase For the timing chart of the WEN pulse signal for each setting see page...
Page 25: ...ra adaptor For details refer to the operating instructions of the CMA D3CE CMA D3CE CCMC 3MZ are intended for general purpose use They are not intended for medical use The following items appear Adjusts the horizontal phase and SC subcarrier phase to synchronize the camera operation with the reference signal H PHASE Adjusts the horizontal phase within the range from 20 to 127 SC PHASE ROUGH Roughl...
Page 26: ...T and stores the setting STANDARD Suitable for a camera used as a permanent fixture MICROSCOPE Suitable for a camera for a microscope FULL AUTO Automatically adjusts settings STROBE Suitable for stroboscopic shooting FILE B or A When copying the settings between two files To store the setting 1 Select A or B into which the setting is stored in the FILE SELECT setting 2 Press the V or v button to s...
Page 27: ...it 2 If a color bar signal is displayed on the screen press the BARS button to remove it 3 Press the BLACK button The lens iris control is automatically closed and the black balance is adjusted If you use a manual iris lens close the iris then press the BLACK button While adjusting the bars are displayed When the adjustment is completed the message BLACK OK appears on the screen Black balance adju...
Page 28: ...ct white pattern white cloth etc under the same light condition as that falling on the object to be shot then zoom in on the white object to fill the detecting window on the screen Do not include highly reflective objects in the picture Always shoot the image under suitable lighting conditions 7 Press the MENU button twice to remove the menu 8 Press the WHITE button During adjustment the bars appe...
Page 29: ... andadjust the subcarrier phase First adjust the subcarrier phase roughly with SC PHASE ROUGH set to 0 and 180 then adjust it finely using SC PHASE FINE For more details refer to the instruction manual of the connected video equipment with phase indication capability Connecting the cameras to video equipment without phase indication capability Use one of the cameras as a reference camera and adjus...
Page 30: ...far as it goes If the lens mount cap is in place remove it 2 Align the positioning pin on the lens with the matching hole in the lens mount and attach the lens not supplied 3 Turn the mount lever clockwise as far as it goes to lock the lens in the lens mount 4 Attach the supplied lens mount stopper to the boss on the camera 5 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector on the camera When attachin...
Page 31: ... camera or lens is subject to strong vibration or shock the lens mount may become loose and fall causing injury to persons or damage to articles Check the lens mount Check the lens mount at least once a year to ensure it has not become loose To attach the camera to a microscope or an surgical microscope it is necessary to attach an appropriate adaptor The mounting procedure is the same as that of ...
Page 32: ...ansmits video signals to the camera adaptor For connecting method see Connecting using the CCXC cable for supplying power to camera and video signals to the camera adapter on page 33 Be sure to use one camera adaptor for each DXC 990P unit Although the CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adaptor has two CAMERA connectors 4 pin and 12 pin the power consumption of the camera is such that two camera units cannot ...
Page 33: ...OCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC 1 2 DXC 990P VIDEO OUT T 75 ohm coaxial cable Video monitor VCR etc DC IN VBS T Set the MODE selector to the 1 position CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adaptor CCDC 5 10 25 50A 100A cable CAMERA 4 pin Power cord Video input connector Equipotential ground terminal only for CMA D2MDCE 1 2 VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK ME...
Page 34: ...ed for general purpose use It is not intended for medical use Connecting to Video Equipment With RGB or S Video Inputs VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC 1 2 DC IN VBS T Camera cable CCXC 9DBS D sub 9 pin y BNC connectors or CCMC 9DS D sub 9 pin y BNC S video connectors RGB monitor image processor etc DXC 990P RGB SYNC...
Page 35: ...IDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC Sync signal generator Sync VBS or BS output connector 75 ohm coaxial cable CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adaptor Set the MODE selector to the 1 position DXC 990P CAMERA 12 pin GE...
Page 36: ...AMERA DC AC SELECT AC IN DC15V IN VD SYNC IN RGB VBS Y C OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC Power cord DXC 990P TRIG IN RGB SYNC REMOTE CCMC 3MZ camera cable 26 pin DC IN VBS T Video input connector CCZZ 1E cable adaptor a supplied with the CCZZ 1E Video monitor VCR etc 75 ohm coaxial cable CCZ A camera cable a max...
Page 37: ...et the AE window etc manually in the menus FLASH FILE SELECT Use to switch a preset file between A and B LONG EXPOSURE J j SHUTTER SPEED Use to set the shutter speed without displaying the menu when SHUTTER is set to STEP or VARIABLE in the menu GAIN 2 GAIN Use to change the variable range of gain levels FUNCTION J BLACK Use to start the auto black balance adjustment 1 2 VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE...
Page 38: ...not intended for medical use Connecting to a Computer 1 2 VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC Power cord 75 ohm coaxial cable Video input connector Video monitor VCR etc VIDEO OUT T DXC 990P REMOTE Connecting cable a Serial interface connector Computer Set the MODE selector to the 1 position CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adapt...
Page 39: ...r Long Exposure Shooting Note VIDEO OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC 1 2 Power cord Set the MODE selector to the 1 position CMA D2CE D2MDCE camera adaptor CAMERA 4 pin or 12 pin DXC 990P DC IN VBS T RGB SYNC CCMC 9DS CCXC 9DBS camera cable CCDC 5 10 25 50A 100A cable or CCXC 12P02N 05N 10N 25N cable Video input connector E...
Page 40: ...O OUT DC IN VBS REMOTE LENS TRIG IN MENU BLACK FILE SELECT WHITE GEN LOCK MENU LOCK BARS ENTER OFF ON RGB SYNC Video monitor VCR etc Video input connector Flash Remote connector Image processor Video output connector Synchronization cable Slave unit TRIG IN DXC 990P RGB SYNC DC IN VBS T Set the MODE selector to the 1 position CCDC 5 10 25 50A 100A cable or CCXC 12P02N 05N 10N 25N cable Power cord ...
Page 41: ...t use volatile solvents such as alcohol benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes Typical CCD Phenomena The following phenomena may appear on the monitor screen while you are using the DXC 990P color video camera These phenomena stem from the high sensitivity of the CCD image sensors and do not indicate a fault within the camera Vertical smear A smear may appear to extend vertica...
Page 42: ...HITE NG TEMP LOW Color temperature is too low Change the color temperature of the object to the appropriate level WHITE NG TEMP HIGH Color temperature is too high Change the color temperature of the object to the appropriate level WHITE NG TRY AGAIN The camera has failed to adjust the white balance Add white part to the object shot Take the measures above then try again If the message appears even...
Page 43: ...g charts of a WEN pulse when D SUB SYNC is set to WEN 1 2 or 3 in the SYSTEM menu ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN VD WEN pulse WEN 1 Video signal ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN VD WEN pulse WEN 2 Video signal ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN ODD EVEN VD WEN pulse WEN 3 Video signal ...
Page 44: ...B on Sync Y R Y B Y 1 0 Vp p 0 525 Vp p 0 525 Vp p Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y C 1 Vp p same level as VBS chroma 75 ohms SYNC 2 Vp p 75 ohms External sync input VBS BS HD VD VBS 1 Vp p or Burst 0 3 Vp p SYNC 0 3 Vp p or HD VD 4 0 Vp p 75 ohms Input output connectors VIDEO OUT BNC 75 ohms unbalanced DC IN VBS 12 pin REMOTE mini DIN 8 pin TRIG IN BNC TTL RGB SYNC D sub 9 pin LENS 6 pin connector for the 2 3 ...
Page 45: ...5 m 16 ft 10 m 32 ft or 25 m 82 ft CCMC 3MZ length 3 m 10 ft CCZ A series length 2 m 7 ft 5 m 16 ft 10 m 32 ft 25 m 82 ft 50 m 164 ft or 100 m 330 ft Camera cable CCXC 9DBS D sub y BNC 5 CCXC 9DD D sub y D sub CCMC 9DS D sub y BNC 4 S video connector CMA D2CE CMA D3CE CCMC 3MZ CCZ A are intended for general purpose use They are not intended for medical use Dimensions Design and specifications are ...
Page 46: ...VARIABLE SPEED OFF CCD IRIS LIMIT 1 10000 IRIS AUTO AE LEVEL 0 MANUAL AE AREA MULTI LARGE MID SPOT SLIT MANUAL AE SPEED MID FAST SLOW AE DETECT AVERAGE PEAK CONTRAST EFFECT MANUAL KNEE POINT OFF HIGH MID LOW BLACK STRETCH 0 DCC DYNALATITUDE LEVEL 0 GAMMA OFF ON LEVEL 0 MASTER R PEDESTAL 0 PEDESTAL B PEDESTAL 0 WHITE MODE AWB R PAINT 0 BALANCE B PAINT 0 AREA NORMAL ATW NORMAL R PAINT ATW WIDE B PAI...
Page 47: ...YSTEM BAUD RATE 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 D SUB OUT R G B Y CR CB D SUB VIDEO VBS Y C D SUB SYNC C SYNC WEN WEN 1 POLARITY WEN 2 WEN 3 RGB SYNC OFF G RGB 12P CONNECTOR IN OUT SIGNAL HD VD H PHASE 0 SC PHASE ROUGH 0 SC PHASE FINE 0 H PHASE 0 SCENE FILE SELECT A B FILE LOAD STANDARD MICROSCOPE FULL AUTO STOROBE FILE B Displayed only when DETAIL or LINEAR MATRIX is set to TARGET Page 21 Page 22 Page ...
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