CIS VCC-HD1000A Quick start guide

Rev.905-0220-00
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3G-SDI/HD-SDI
FULL HD CMOS High Sensitivity Color Camera
VCC-HD1000A
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation

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Table of Contents
1. Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Handling Precautions.................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Restrictions on Applications........................................................................................................................1
1.3. Disclaimers (Exception Clause)...................................................................................................................1
2. Product Outline...................................................................................................................................................2
2.1. Features...................................................................................................................................................2
2.2. Accessories...............................................................................................................................................2
3. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................3
3.1. General Specifications ...............................................................................................................................3
3.2. Part Names and Functions .........................................................................................................................5
4. Camera Functions................................................................................................................................................7
4.1. GenLock...................................................................................................................................................7
4.2. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)....................................................................................................................7
4.3. Defective Pixel Correction ..........................................................................................................................8
4.3.1 Defective Pixel Data Type .....................................................................................................................8
4.3.2 Notes for Defective Pixel Correction.......................................................................................................8
5. Serial Communication..........................................................................................................................................9
5.1. Serial Communication Settings ...................................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Changing Speed of Serial Communication ............................................................................................10
5.2. Command List.........................................................................................................................................11
5.3. Quick Reference Table.............................................................................................................................20
5.3.1 Quick Reference Table for Gain Settings...............................................................................................20
5.3.2 Quick Reference Table for Shutter Settings...........................................................................................21
6. How to Operate Camera with OSD Function.........................................................................................................22
6.1. How to Control OSD Menu by Remote Controller........................................................................................22
6.2. Indication of OSD Menu...........................................................................................................................22
6.3. OSD Menu Hierarchical Structure..............................................................................................................22
7. Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................24
8. Case for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)................................................................................................................25
8.1. Product Warranty....................................................................................................................................25
8.2. CMOS Defective Pixels.............................................................................................................................25
8.3. Product Support......................................................................................................................................25

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1. Precautions
1.1. Handling Precautions
□Do not use or store camera in dusty or humid places.
□Do not apply excessive force or static electricity that could damage camera. Handle camera with care.
□Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.). When extremely strong light
source is shot, smear or blooming may occur. When camera is not in use, please put the lens cap on.
□Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.2. “ Part Names and Functions”for connecting camera. Improper connection
may cause damages not only to the camera but also to the connected devices.
□Confirm mutual ground potential carefully and connect camera to monitors or computers. AC leak from the
connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera.
□Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply voltage
may cause damages or malfunction of the camera.
□Since VCC-HD1000A is a compact and dense camera, camera temperature rises. Please take appropriate heat
dissipation measures, such as installing the camera to a metal plate etc.
□Our warranty does not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions caused by neglecting instructions and precautions explained in
this manual.
1.2. Restrictions on Applications
□The camera must not be used for any nuclear equipment or aerospace equipment with which mechanical failure
or malfunction could result in serious bodily injury or loss of human life.
□The camera must not be used under conditions or environments other than those specified in this manual.
1.3. Disclaimers (Exception Clause)
CIS should not be liable for any damages or losses if;
□damages or losses are caused by earthquake, lightning strike, fire, flood, or other acts of God.
□damages or losses are caused by deliberate or accidental misuse by user, or failure to observe information and
instructions explained in this manual.
□damages or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by user or any unauthorized party.

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2. Product Outline
VCC-HD1000A is a Full HD color camera with 0.0005 lx super sensitivity. Using a 35mm full size CMOS
image sensor, the maximum frame rate achieves 60fps. 3G-SDI interface and features CIS proprietary ISP,
“ClairvuTM” image processing engine for superb imaging quality and high speed processing. Complies with
BT.2020 (Wide color gamut) and BT2100 (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Suitable for wide variety of applications
such as ITS, security, medical imaging systems, and life science systems.
2.1. Features
□Features CIS proprietary ISP, state-of-the-art “ClairvuTM” for superb imaging quality.
□Infrared-level of high sensitivity (0.0005 lx, F1.2)
□GenLock function (Black burst or 3-values SYNC signals)
□Supports RS-232C control and RS-422 control.
□LTC (Longitudinal Time code)
□Supports OSD (On Screen Display) function with an optional remote controller, RU-100.
2.2. Accessories
□Standard accessory
Lens cap
□Optional accessories
RS-232C remote controller: RU-100
□Free software
※CIS control software is available for evaluation purpose only.
CIS should be held harmless for any damage arising from the use of this control software.
The purpose of this control software is restricted to evaluation and testing of this product only, and is not
intended for commercial use by customer.
CIS will not customize the program nor provide the source code.

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3. Specifications
3.1. General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Image
sensor
Sensor type
35mm full size color CMOS sensor
Effective pixels
2160(H) × 1280(V)
Unit cell size
19µm(H) × 19µm(V)
Resolution 1080p, 1080i:
720p:
1920(H) × 1080(V)
1280(H) × 720(V)
Aspect ratio
16 : 9
Video output format 1920 x 1080p @60fps (Level A)
1920 x 1080p @60fps (Level B)
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps (Level A)
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps (Level B)
1920 x 1080p @50fps (Level A)
1920 x 1080p @50fps (Level B)
1920 x 1080i @60fps
1920 x 1080i @59.94fps
1920 x 1080i @50fps
1920 x 1080p @30fps
1920 x 1080p @29.97fps
1920 x 1080p @25fps
1920 x 1080p @24fps
1920 x 1080p @23.98fps
1280 x 720p @60fps
1280 x 720p @59.94fps
1280 x 720p @50fps
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
HD-SDI
Sync. system
Internal sync. / External sync.
Video output standard
3G-SDI/HD-SDI: Y/Pb/Pr(4:2:2 10bit) BNC 75Ω termination
Sensitivity
F13 2000 lx
Minimum illumination F1.2 0.0005 lx
Conditions: VIDEO 50%, AGC +78dB, theoretical value when electric shutter setting
is 1/30s.
Gain variable range AGC (Max. gain: 0dB ~ +78dB)
MANUAL: 0dB ~ +78dB
Shutter speed MANUAL: 1/11200s ~ 1s
AUTO: 1/11200s ~ 1s
White balance MANUAL, AUTO, Preset
MANUAL: Red Gain, Blue Gain, One Push
AUTO: Standard/Outdoor/Fluorescent
Preset: Custom(Color temperature settings)/Tungsten(3200K)/Daylight(5500K)/
Cloudy(6500K)/Shade(8000K)
Auto exposure detection
Average/Center-Weight/Spot(per 1/256)/Backlight Compensation
Flicker cancellation
ON, OFF(typ.)
Edge enhancement
OFF, 1~7(typ.2)
Color correction
Auto, Standard, Fluorescent Light, Tungsten Lamp
Chroma adjustment
0%(B/W) ~ 100%(typ.) ~ 200%
Color saturation suppression
OFF, 1~7(typ.5)
Noise reduction
OFF, 1~6
Gamma correction
ITU-R BT.709, BT.2100(HLG)

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Color gamut
Complies with ITU-R BT.709 and BT.2020
Master pedestal
-100 ~ 0 ~ +100
Pedestal (R,G,B)
RGB independent, -100 ~ 0(typ.) ~ +100
Color balance
RGB independent, 0 ~ 100(typ.) ~ 200
Defective pixel (white points)
correction
Corrected upon shipment.
LTC OFF, ON
Accepts external SMPTE Time code in the LTC IN terminal.
(Supports resetting internal time code.)
Camera preset settings
1, 2, 3, and 4 (Four kinds of preset to store.)
Remote communications Supports RS-232C signals via φ3.5 (4 poles), and RS-
422 signals via 12pins
connector to control camera settings.
Supports camera settings on OSD (On Screen Display) with
the optional remote
controller, RU-100, and camera settings from PC with control software.
Power requirements
DC+11 ~ +17V
Power consumption (typ.)
12.6W with DC+12V IN
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions H: 75mm W: 75mm D: 85mm excluding projection.
Please refer to Section 7. Dimensions for details.
Weight
Approx. 650g
Lens mount EF mount
Please refer to Section 7. Dimensions for details.
Environmental Specifications
Safety/Quality standards
UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials.
FCC: CFR 47 part15 subpart B Class A Digital Device
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.
CE: EMC: 2014/30/EU
Emission: EN61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
Immunity: EN61000-6-2:2005
RoHS: 2011/65/EU +(EU)2015/863
EN50581 (RoHS2)
Durability Vibration
Acceleration:
98m/s
2
(10G)
Frequency:
20 ~ 200Hz
Direction:
X, Y, and Z 3 directions
Testing time:
120min each
Shock No malfunction with 980m/s2 (100G) for ±X, ±Y, and ±Z, in 6 directions (without
packaging).
Operational temperature -5 ~ +45°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
Storage temperature -25 ~ +60°C
Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.

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[3G-SDI output Level A and Level B]
The difference between Level A and Level B is a way of mapping Y signal and Cb/Cr signal onto 3G-SDI standard signal.
The difference does not affect the resolution of the video signal.
Some 3G-SDI receivers correspond to either Level A or B, whereas other receivers correspond to both Levels, so please
set the camera mode to match your 3G-SDI receiver.
3.2. Part Names and Functions
①EF mount
There is no electric contact. Please use a lens that you can operate manually.
②4pin XLR connector (For power input)
Supply power via XLR cable.
Please use XLR4-11C (female plug) or equivalent for cable side.
③BNC connector (For video signal output)
With BNC cable, connect to a 3G-SDI input monitor or HD-SDI input monitor.
Use high-frequency BNC cable that comply with 3G-SDI or HD-SDI.
1
2
④BNC connector (For GENLOCK signal input)
Input analog external sync signals (black burst or 3-values SYNC) via BNC cable.
1
2
Pin No. Signals
1 GND
2 N.C.
3 N.C.
4 EXT DC +12V
Pin No. Signals
1 3G-SDI/HD-SDI output
2 GND
Pin No. Signals
1 Analog external sync. signal input
2 GND
①
②
③ ④
⑤ ⑥
⑦
⑦

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⑤12pins circular connector (For RS-422 communication)
Please use HR10-10P-12S (73) or equivalent for cable side.
⑥φ3.5 (4 poles) connector (For RS-232C communication)
Do not connect any audio equipment such as earphones to avoid failure and malfunction.
1
2
3
4
Connection of φ3.5 (4 poles) connector (For RS-232C communication)
N.C.
RXD
T XD
GND
1 2 3 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9pin D-Sub(female)
RXD
T XD
GND
1
2
3
4
N.C.
1
2
3 4
PC
⑦Screw holes for camera installation (Six positions in total)
Front and rear: UNC1/4 Depth 5.5
Center: UNC3/8 Depth 5.5
Please refer to Section 7. Dimensions for details on the screw hole positions.
Please note that screws longer than 5.5mm may damage the internal PCB.
Pin No. Signals
1 GND
2 EXT_422_RX-
3 EXT_422_RX+
4 EXT_422_TX-
5 EXT_422_TX+
6 N.C.
7 LTC_IN
8 N.C.
9 Test terminal (Do not connect.)
10 Test terminal (Do not connect.)
11 Test terminal (Do not connect.)
12 GND
Pin No. Signals
1 Power(+5V) *Optional
2 TXD(Camera)
3 RXD(Camera)
4 GND

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4. Camera Functions
4.1. GenLock
GenLock function is available by inputting analog external sync signals (black burst or 3-values SYNC) into the BNC
terminal for GenLock. Corresponding external sync signals vary depending on camera output format. Please refer to the
chart below for details.
EXT SYNC
IN
CAMERA FORMAT
1080p60A
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080p59.9A
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080p50A
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p60B
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080p59.9B
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080p50B
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080i60
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080i59.94
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080i50
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p30
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080p29.9
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080p25
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p24
1080p24
1080p23
1080p23.9
720p60
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
720p59.9
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
720p50
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
[Note]
Input Black Burst signals for NTSC/PAL signal. Input 3-values SYNC signals for other than NTSC/PAL signal.
Terminate EXT SYNC IN with 75Ω. (It becomes high impedance when turning off camera power).
When an external signal specified above is input, the camera will automatically be in external sync. mode.
When there is no external signal input, the camera will operate in internal sync. mode.
Disturbance images occur immediately after inputting external signals. However, this is normal.
Disturbance images may occur or there will be no image when inputting signals other than those specified
in the above chart to the EXT SYNC IN terminal.
4.2. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)
□Supports time code insertion to 3G/HD SDI signals.
□Input LTC signals (time code) to the LTC IN terminal of the 12pins connector to insert external time code. When
there is no signal input to the LTC IN terminal, user can insert internal time code. Internal time code starts
with 00:00:00.00 when power is ON, and when signals are input to the LTC IN terminal, time code switches to
external time code. Under this condition, if no signal is input to the LTC IN terminal, internal time code starts.
Signal format: SMPTE Time code Signal level: 0.5~2 [Vp-p]

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4.3. Defective Pixel Correction
In addition to the correction of defective pixel data registered upon shipment, we provide a method to update the
defective pixel data. The maximum number to register is 128 points. Please refer to Section 5.2. Command List for
details.
4.3.1 Defective Pixel Data Type
There are two types of defective pixel data.
Defective data registered at factory
Data registered upon shipment from our factory. These data cannot be over-written.
Defective data registered by user
Data registered by user.
4.3.2 Notes for Defective Pixel Correction
To save the data registered or deleted with defective pixel correction command (SU 200~203), execute SAVE
command (SU 705).
Init command (SU 700) does not restore defective pixel correction data. Use SU 203 to delete all data.
Defective pixel correction data is not subject to Camera Setting Store/Load command (SU 100/101).
Factory data and user-register data cannot be the same. Therefore, if user detects the same defective points,
this function ignores those points.
If user specifies the same coordinates as factory setting data, error will occur.
Specify coordinates with standard 1920×1080 regardless of video format settings.
Please note that the detected results may not always be the same due to temperature, noise, and other
conditions.
Neglecting these instructions may cause not only incorrect pixel defect correction, but also failure of acquiring
proper images.