Sony XC505 User manual

A-DKO-100-11 (1)
Color Video
Camera Module
Technical Manual
XC-505/505P
© 2010 Sony Corporation

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Main Features...................................................................................3
Connection Diagram........................................................................4
Location of Parts and Operation ....................................................7
Mode Setting by Dip Switch............................................................8
Installation......................................................................................10
Connections ...................................................................................11
Genlock...........................................................................................12
RS-232C Command List
RS-232C Connector Pinouts.........................................................13
Communication Specifications ....................................................14
Camera Control Command List....................................................16
Camera Control Commands .........................................................18
Appendix
Camera Control Command List....................................................27
Specifications ................................................................................31
Dimensions ....................................................................................32
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (typical)..............................33

3
Main Features
The XC-505/505P is a small color video camera module
that incorporates a 1/3-type IT CCD.
Main Features
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 Sensitivity
A built-in Super HAD II (Hole Accumulated Diode II)
sensor, allows high sensitivity, low smear images. You can
shoot, even under poor lighting conditions.
Simple Configuration via DIP Switch
Gain, shutter speed, and white balance can be configured
using the 8-bit DIP switch located on the side of the unit.
Five White Balance Adjustment
Settings
Using the white balance DIP switches, you can choose
from among five white balance modes (3200K/5600K/
One Push WB/ATW/MAN) to choose the best settings for
shooting conditions, and the most appropriate color
compensation.
Electronic Shutter with a Wide
Range of Operating Speeds
Using the electronic shutter DIP switches, these levels of
shutter speed (OFF, 1/1,000, 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.
Advanced settings can be configured via RS-232C serial
communication. For details, see “Communication
Specifications” on page 14.
Function Setting via RS-232C
Transmissions
Using computer communications software such as
HyperTerminal and Tera Term, function switching can be
performed.
A variety of functions such as NR (2D/3D), edge
enhancement, γ, Nega/Posi, and Flip can be set via serial
communication. For details, see “Communication
Specifications” on page 14.
Overview

4Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram
VCL-12S12XM
VCL-06S12XM
C mount lens
(Manual iris)
LO-999CMT
(C-mount adaptor)
12P 12P
CCXC-12P02N
05N
10N
25N
NF mount lens
VCL-03S12XM
DC12V
VIDEO
DC-700 HD/VD, VS, VBS
AC
VIDEO
XC-505/505P
HD/VD, VS, VBS
RS-232C
XCK-L555
(Angle case kit)

5
Connection Diagram
XCK-L555 Angle Case Kit
The XCK-L555 allows you to bend the XC-505/505P 90
degrees horizontally (HL).
You can install XC-505/505P in only HL (horizontal)
directions. VL (vertical) is not available with this model.
Dimensions
Angle type
On the upper position of the Front block zis located. Set
the direction correctly while looking at the Front block
from the front so that zis in the upper position.
Dip switch: rear
Installation
Use angle case A/B and screws.
1 Remove the four screws (+PM1.7 × 3) from the front
panel.
The front block will pop out due to pressure from the
flexible cable.
2 Attach the angle case (B) to the underside of the front
block.
Do not pull the front block out forcibly. If you do so,
you may damage the flexible cable.
3 Attach the angle case (A) to the front block.
Note
22
8
22
28
85.3
74.3
505HL
UNIT: mm
Note
Front
block
Camera case
Flexible cable
Angle case (B)
Angle case (A)

6Connection Diagram
4 Insert the front block into the camera case, and attach
it securely using the four screws (+PM1.7 × 3)
removed in step 1.
Tighten the screws to a torque level of 0.15 N•m for
the XC-505/505P.
5 Using the four screws (+K2 × 2.5) provided, attach
the angle case (A/B) and the front block securely.
Tighten the screws to a torque level of 0.18•Em.
Note
Note
Screw (+PM1.7 × 3)
Screw (+K2 × 2.5)

7
Location of Parts and Operation
Location of Parts and Operation
aDip 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 by Dip Switch” on page 8.
bOne Push WB switch
One Push white balance functions when the white balance
adjustment mode is set to One Push WB. The white
balance is automatically adjusted when this switch is
pressed, and the color balance is retained after adjustment.
cNF mount
dDC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector (multi 12-pin)
This connector inputs DC 12 V 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,
VBS, HD/VD) can be used to move the color camera
module.
VBS signals input as external synchronized signals
perform the same functions as VS signals. (Burst signals
are not locked and are free running.)
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2
3
4

8Mode Setting by Dip Switch
Pin Assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/
VIDEO Connector Mode Setting by Dip
Switch
By flipping the DIP switches located on the side of this
camera, you can adjust the following functions.
Each switch is assigned to a function. The switches that
should be set to adjust a certain function (white balance,
shutter speed), to switch the AGC (ON/OFF), or to switch
the output signals (Y/C/VBS) are specified and indicated
by shading in the illustrations of the corresponding
descriptions of the function. The switches that are not
shaded are not related to these functions.
Factory Settings
White balance: ATW
Shutter speed: OFF
AGC: ON
Output signal (Y/C/VBS): VBS
Signal
Rin No.
Sync signal types
External Sync signal Internal Sync
signal
HD, VD VS/VBS Input
1 GND GND GND
2 +12 V +12 V +12 V
3 VBS/Y Output
(GND)
VBS/Y Output
(GND)
VBS/Y Output
(GND)
4 VBS/Y Output
(signal)
VBS/Y Output
(signal)
VBS/Y Output
(signal)
5 HD Input (GND) – –
6 HD Input
(signal)
––
7 VD Input
(signal)
VS/VBS 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 (GND) VD Input (GND) GND
RS-232C (GND)
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
10
11 12
Note

9
Mode Setting by Dip Switch
To Adjust the White Balance
Select the white balance setting according to the lighting
conditions.
To adjust the white balance, use bitXX (the shaded
switches).
The correct white balance is obtained when a white subject
is shot on the whole detection area.
The correct color reproduction may not be obtained during
a normal scene shooting.
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.
To adjust the shutter speed, use the shaded switches.
AGC (Auto Gain Control) ON/OFF
To switch the AGC on or off, use the shaded switch.
To Switch the Output Signals (Y/C/
VBS)
Select the camera output signal.
To switch the output signals (Y/C/VBS), use the shaded
switch.
Lighting condition DIP switch
setting
3200K
(fixed)
For indoor shooting under
incandescent light.
5600K
(fixed)
For outdoor shooting on
sunny days.
One Push WB
(One Push
white balance)
The white balance is
automatically adjusted
when the One Push WB
switch is pressed, and the
color balance is retained
after adjustment.
AT W
(auto tracing
white balance)
The white balance is
adjusted according to the
color temperature
transition of the subject.
This mode is suitable for
shooting with variable
lighting (factory setting).
MAN
(manual)
Manual white balance is adjusted using the
DIP switches in combination with the One
Push WB switch.
Red hues are subdued
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.
Red hues are enhanced
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.
Blue hues are subdued
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.
Blue hues are enhanced
with each press of the
One Push WB switch.
Note
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1······8
Shutter speed DIP switch
setting
OFF 1/60 sec. (XC-505)
1/50 sec. (XC-505P)
(factory setting)
1/1000 1/1,000 sec.
CCD IRIS Set the CCD IRIS mode.
FLICKERLESS 1/100 sec.
Gain DIP switch
setting
ON Auto gain control
(factory setting)
OFF 0 dB
Output signal DIP switch
setting
VBS Select this position to
output the VBS signal
from the DC IN/VIDEO
(factory setting).
Y/C Select this position to
output the Y/C separated
signal from the DC IN/
VIDEO connector.
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10 Installation
Installation
Usable Lenses
•NF-mountlens
- VCL-06S12XM (f=6 mm)
- VCL-03S12XM (f=3.5 mm)
- VCL-12S12XM (f=12 mm)
The mounting thread of the NF-mount lens should not
extend more than 4.1 mm from the lens mount shoulder
(See below).
• C-mount lens
C-mount lens for 1/3-type sensor (The mounting thread
should not extend more than 4.1 mm from the lens mount
shoulder) (See below). When a C-mount type lens is
attached, a C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) is required.
• 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.
To Attach a Lens
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 C mount
lens)
3 Screw the lens.
Notes
4.1 mm or
less
Lens mount
shoulder
3
1
2