CSI VCC-HD3 Quick start guide

Rev. 905-0051-Z0
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3G-SDI/HD-SDI
FULL HD CMOS Color
VCC-HD3
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
Preliminary Ver.1
CIS Corporation
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Table of Contents
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1. Handling Precautions.............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Product Outline ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Bundled Items ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1. Standard Bundled Items ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2. Packaging .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.3. Optional Items ........................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. General Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 4
5. Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6. External Connector Specifications............................................................................................................................ 7
6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector ............................................................................................................................ 7
6.2. BNC........................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3. DC IRIS Connector ..................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4. φ3.5mm 4 poles (RS-232C) connector ....................................................................................................... 7
7. GenLock ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
8. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code) ................................................................................................................................. 8
9. Defective Pixel Correction ....................................................................................................................................... 9
9.1. Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 9
9.2. How to execute “Defective Pixel Correction” ................................................................................................. 9
10. Serial Communication ....................................................................................................................................... 10
10.1. Serial Communication Settings .................................................................................................................. 10
10.2. Command ................................................................................................................................................ 10
10.3. Command List .......................................................................................................................................... 11
10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for Settings ........................................................................................................... 18
10.4.1. Gain Settings........................................................................................................................................... 18
10.4.2. Shutter Settings.................................................................................................................................... 19
10.4.3. Actual Shutter Value limited by output format......................................................................................... 20
11. How to Operate the Camera with OSD Function ................................................................................................. 21
11.1. Switch Operation of OSD Menu by Remote Controller ................................................................................. 21
11.2. Indication of OSD Menu ............................................................................................................................ 21
11.3. OSD Menu................................................................................................................................................ 21
12. Factory Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 27
13. Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
14. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)............................................................................................................. 29
15. CMOS Pixel Defect............................................................................................................................................ 29
16. Product Support ............................................................................................................................................... 29

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1. Handling Precautions
The camera module must not be used for any nuclear equipments or aerospace equipments with which
mechanical failure or malfunction could result in serious bodily injury or loss of human life. Our warranty does
not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
Please observe all warnings and cautions stated below.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions caused by neglecting these precautions.
zDo not use or store the camera in the dusty or humid places.
zDo not apply excessive force, vibration, or static electricity that could damage the camera. Handle the
camera with caution.
zDo not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.), and when camera is
not in use, please put the lens cap on. When extremely strong light source is shot, smear or blooming
may occur.
zFollow the instructions in Chapter 6, “External Connector Pin Assignment” for connecting the camera
module. Improper connection may cause damages not only to the camera module but also to the
connected devices.
zConfirm the mutual ground potential carefully before connecting the camera to other equipments.
AC leaks from the connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera.
zDo not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply
voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera assembly.
zSince VCC-HD3 is a highly-dense camera module, appropriate heat dissipation shall be considered.
We recommend using a metal base or others to install the camera.

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2. Product Outline
VCC-HD3 is a full HD color camera module utilizing a 1/1.8 type global shutter CMOS sensor.
Video output 1080 60p/59.94p/50p (3G-SDI), 1080 60i/59.94i/50i/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.97p (HD-SDI),
720 60p/59.94p/50p (HD-SDI) are corresponded.
Features
□ CIS own designed Image Signal Processor, “ClairvuTM” for superb imaging quality.
□ Small foot print: 29mm ×29mm ×77mm (without protruding portion)
□ Gen Lock function (3 values analog signals or black burst)
□ Camera can be controlled by RS-232C
□ LTC (Longitudinal Time code)
□ Connecting to an optional remote controller, camera settings can be set by OSD (On Screen Display).
3. Bundled Items
3.1. Standard Bundled Items
□ Camera module, VCC-HD3
□ Lens mount cap (attached to the camera)
□ 6pins connector for power
3.2. Packaging
□ Individual carton
□ Master carton (10pcs/carton)
* Master carton may change depends on the quantity to be shipped per delivery.
3.3. Optional Items
□ RS-232C conversion cable (φ3.5mm plug <->9pin D-sub) (Planning)
□ Remote controller (Planning)

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4. Specifications
4.1. General Specifications
(1) Pickup Device Device Type 1/1.8 type CMOS sensor (color)
Effective Pixel Numbers 2064(H) × 1544(V)
Unit Cell Size 3.45μm(H) ×3.45μm(V)
Chip Size 7.121mm(H) × 5.327mm(V) (effective pixels)
(2) Resolution 1080p,1080i : 1920(H) × 1080(V)
720p : 1280(H) × 720(V)
(3) Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
(4) Video output format 1920 x 1080p @60fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @60fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @50fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @50fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080i @60fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080i @59.94fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080i @50fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080ｐ@30fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080ｐ@29.97fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080ｐ@25fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080ｐ@24fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080ｐ@23.97fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @60fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @59.94fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @50fps HD-SDI
(5) Sync Systems Internal / External Sync.
(6) Video output standard 3G-SDI/HD-SDI : Y/Pb/Pr(4:2:2 10bit) BNC 75Ωterminal
(7) Sensitivity F5.6(TBD) 2000lx
(8) Minimum illumination F1.4 1.25lx(TBD)
Conditions : VIDEO 50%, AGC 30dB, Electric shutter OFF
(9) Dust or stains in optical
systems
No dust or stain shall be detected on the testing screen with setting the camera aperture
at F16.
(10) Power requirement DC+9～+15V
(11) Power consumption (typ.) 4W(TBD) at DC+12V IN
(12) Dimensions Refer to overall dimension drawing
(13) Weight Approx. 92ｇ(TBD)
(14) Lens mount C /CS lens mount (selectable with a conversion ring) ※Please refer to the dimension drawing.
(15) Gain setting AGC (Maximum gain : 0dB～48dB)
MANUAL : 0dB～48dB
(16) Shutter speed variable range MANUAL:1/3600s ~ 1/25s
*Shutter speed slower than 1/60s will be limited by the frame rate corresponding to the video
output format.
AUTO: 1/3600s ~ 1/25s (Upper limit and lower limit can be set.)
*Same as MANUAL, shutter speed slower than 1/60s will be limited by the frame rate
corresponding to the video output format.
(17) White balance adjustment
range
AUTO, AUTO (Outdoor), ATW, 7 different Preset, MANUAL, User Preset 1~5, and One Push
Preset:
Daylight(5500K),Cloudy(6500K),Shade(8000K),Tungsten(3200K),Fluorescent(White),
Fluorescent(Neutral White), Fluorescent(Daylight)

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(18) Auto Exposure Detection Average/Center-Weighted/Spot/Backlight Compensation
(19) Flicker cancellation ON,OFF(typ.)
(20) Edge Enhancement OFF,1～7 (typ.2)
(21) Color Correction Standard, Fluorescent Light, Tungsten Lamp
(22) Color Saturation Adjustment 0% (B/W)~100% (typ.)~200%
(23) Color Compression OFF, 1～7(typ.5)
(24) Noise Reduction ON,OFF
(25) Contrast/D Range Contrast-2, Contrast-1,Standard, Contrast+1, Contrast+2, D-range Extension
(26) Master Pedestal -100 ～0 ～+100
(27) Pedestal (R, G, B) RGB: -100 ～0(typ.) ～+100 each
(28) Color Balance RGB: 50 ～100(typ.) ～150 each
(29) Pixel Defect (White spot)
Correction
Corrected at factory setting.
(30) LTC OFF, ON. The external SMPTE Time code can be input to LTC IN terminal
(Internal self-running time code is resettable).
(31) Preset (Camera settings) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (4 presets can be set.)
(32) DC Iris Output Auto/Open selectable. Can be used with electric shutter. (Electric shutter has priority.)
(33) Remote Control Operation The camera can be controlled via RS-232C communications with φ3.5 plug (4poles).
Camera settings can be controlled by control software via PC. With connecting the optional
remote controller, camera settings can be set on OSD (On Screen Display).
(34) Safety/Quality standards UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
RoHS: Conform to RoHS
CE Emission : EN55022:2010 (Class B) (To be applied)
Immunity : EN61000-6-2:2005 (To be applied)
FCC Class A Digital Device (
T
o be applied)
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.
(35) Durability Vibration Acceleration : 98m/s2 (10G)
Frequency
: 20～200 Hz
Direction : X,Y, and Z, 3 directions
Testing time : 120min for each direction
Shock
No malfunction shall be occurred with 980m/s2(100G) for ±X,±Y, and ±Z,
6 directions.
(36) Operation environment Performance
guaranteed 0 ～+40℃Humidity
20 ~ 80%RH
with no condensation
Operation
guaranteed
5 ～+45℃Humidity
20 ~ 80%RH
with no condensation
※Performance guaranteed: All the specifications specified in this manual is guaranteed
under performance guaranteed temperature.
※Operation guaranteed: All the camera functions operate normally under operation
guaranteed temperature.
(37) Storage Environment Storage Temperature: -25 ~ +60 ,℃Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
<3G-SDI output Level A and Level B>
A 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.

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5. Part Names and Functions
①C/CS Mount
To mount a C or CS mount lens.
To mount a C mount lens, keep the C/CS conversion ring attached. (Shipped from our factory with conversion ring
attached.) To mount a CS mount lens, remove the C/CS conversion ring.
Screw length from the lens mount surface shall be less than 6mm. And protruding portion of the lens shall be
less than 8mm. When lens is not mounted, please put the attached lens mount cap on.
②DC IRIS Connector
Connector for DC IRIS lens
③Connector for Power input, Gen Lock, and LTC signal input
Please refer to the external connector pin assignment.
④Video Signal Output
With BNC cable, connect to a 3G-SDI input monitor or HD-SDI input monitor. (Analog monitors cannot
be connected.)
BNC cables with high frequency characteristics correspond to 3G-SDI or HD-SDI shall be used.
⑤φ3.5(4 poles) connector (RS-232C)
Connector for RS-232C
Please refer to the external connector pin assignment.
Please refer to the other materials for the details on serial communications.
* Do not connect it to any audio equipment such as earphones and headsets.
Connecting to such equipments may cause malfunction.
⑥Screw Holes for camera installation
4 screw holes to install the camera.
Please be noted that the depth of the front screw holes and the rear screw holes are different.

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6. External Connector Specifications
6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector
6.2. BNC
6.3. DC IRIS Connector
6.4. φ3.5mm 4 poles (RS-232C) connector
Connection of φ3.5 (4 poles) Connector (RS-232C)
Model Name HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE)
Pin No.
1 Power IN DC+12V
2 EXT SYNC IN
3 LTC IN
4 N.C.
5 GND
6 GND
Model Name BCJ-BPLHA (CANARE)
Pin No.
1 3G-SDI/HD-SDI output
2 GND
Model Name D4-156N-200A (Technical
Electron. Co. LTD)
Pin No.
1 DAMP-
2 DAMP+
3 DRIVE+
4 DRIVE-(GND)
Model Name MJ
Pin No.
1 Power(+5V) *For optional
2 TXD(Camera)
3 RXD(Camera)
4 GND
1
2
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5
6
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
N.C.
RXD TXD GND
1 234
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9pin D-Sub(female)
RXD
TXD
GND
1
2
3
4
N.C.
1
2
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7. GenLock
Input analog external sync signals (black burst or 3-value SYNC) to the EXT SYNC IN terminal of 6pins connector to
enable Gen Lock function.
The external sync signals to be supplied shall depend on its video output format, therefore, please refer to the chart
below and input appropriate signals.
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
･Input Black Burst signals for NTSC/PAL signal.
・ Input 3-value SYNC signals for other than NTSC/PAL signal.
・ EXT SYNC IN is terminated with 75Ω. (It becomes high impedance when camera power is OFF).
・ When the external signals specified above are input, the camera becomes external sync mode automatically.
・ When no external signal is input, the camera operates in internal sync mode.
・ The image may be disturbed right after the external signal is input, but this is not malfunction.
・ When a signal other than specified above combination is input to the EXT SYNC IN terminal, the image might be
disturbed or no image might be output.
8. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)
･Time code can be inserted into 3G/HD SDI signals.
･Input LTC signals (time code) to the LTC IN terminal of the 6pins connector to insert external time code.
･And, when no signal is input into the LTC IN terminal, internal time code can be inserted.
･Internal time code starts with 00:00:00. 00 when power is ON, and when any signals are input into the
LTC IN terminal, it will be switched to the external time code.
･With this situation, if no signal is input into the LTC IN terminal, it starts self-running from the set time code.
･Signal Format: SMPTE Time code Signal Level: 0.5 ~ 2[Vp-p]

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9. Defective Pixel Correction
9.1. Precautions
When the user executes Defective Pixel Correction and “SAVE”, the data at the factory setting will be over-written, so that
the data cannot be back to the factory setting data even when “INIT” command was executed. Execute “INIT”, then
“SAVE” to overwrite the preset data (camera settings) with the factory setting data.
If you do not wish to overwrite the preset data, load the preset data before executing SAVE. The defective pixel
correction data will be saved in one area regardless of its preset number.
Since the function only supports the white defects correction, the black defects cannot be corrected. And, the function
is not necessarily able to correct all the white defects. In addition, due to the effect from the noise or the temperature
conditions, the correction result may not be always the same.
Please be noted that improper command execution such as under no light-blocking, or taking wrong procedure, may
cause incorrect operation of the executed command function or abnormal images.
9.2. How to execute “Defective Pixel Correction”
・ Execute “INIT” to return to the factory settings.
・ Attach the bundled cap to the lens mount for light-blocking, then wait for about 5 seconds..
・ Execute “Defective Pixel Correction” and SAVE.