Sony DXC-390P User manual

3-CCD Color Video Camera
DXC-390
DXC-390P
The Sony DXC-390/390P is a 1
/3” type DSP 3-CCD
color video camera which incorporates Exwave HAD ®
technology– a new Sony technology that greatly
improves camera sensitivity (F8 at 2000 lx)while
reducing smear. Using a C-mount lens and providing
a resolution of 800 TV lines and high S/N ratio,
the DXC-390/390P is ideal for applications such as
microscopy, industrial inspection, machine vision and
remote camera systems, where picture accuracy and detail
are important. Incorporating new 10-bit DSP
technology, a user friendly on-screen menu allows for
simple control of various features including
DynaLatitude™, Partial Enhance, and a wide selection
of Automatic Exposure (AE)modes. Moreover, the
DXC-390/390P is very compact [56(W)x 50(H)x 128(D)]
and lightweight (370 g), making it easy to install.
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DXC-390/P
Microscope
Adaptor
Coupler
Microscope
CCDC Cable
CMA-D2/CE
RM-C950
Color Monitor
RGB
(CCMC-9DS/CCXC-9DBS cable)
Microscopy
ith so many functions, the DXC-390/P is the
perfect choice for a variety of applications
Useful DXC-390/P functions include:
DynaLatitude, Digital Detail, Partial Enhance,
Color Shading Compensation, Flange Back
Adjustment
Color Monitor
DXC-390/P
VCL-610WEA
or
VCL-614WEA
VTR
CCZ-A cable
max. 100 m
CMA-D3/CE
RM-C950
CCMC-3MZ cable
Remote Camera System
Useful DXC-390/P functions include:
Motorized remote control lens, Selectable
AE speed, User-defined AE area, Video
servo auto iris lens
CMA-D2/CE
Color Monitor
Strobe
VBS or Y/C
Computer with
frame grabber board
DXC-390/P
RGB (CCMC-9DS/CCXC-9DBS cable)
CCMC-12P cable
Industrial Inspection
Useful DXC-390/P functions include:
Strobe trigger function, WEN output, RGB
sync, RS-232C Interface, Extended Genlock
(VBS GENLOCK and HD/VD In/Out)
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HIGH PICTURE QUALITY
Incorporating three 1 /3” type IT CCDs, the DXC-390/P produces a high
resolution of 800 TV lines (768 x 494 pixels) and a high S/N ratio of 62 dB
(NTSC), 61 dB (PAL). Featuring Sony’s new Exwave HAD, the DXC-390/P
provides excellent sensitivity and low smear levels. Moreover, the DXC-
390/P incorporates DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology, resulting in
images with higher picture quality and color accuracy.
DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING)
The DXC-390/P incorporates new Sony 10-bit DSP technology. DSP
enables a variety of enhancement features and increases picture
reliability. The DXC-390/P has several DSP functions for powerful
picture controls.
PICTURE CONTRAST CONTROLS
DCC+ (Dynamic Contrast Control Plus)
Avoids hue factor distortion that can occur when subjects are very
bright. DCC+ also automatically adjusts the knee point according to
the contrast of the image.
Black Stretch
Black stretch/compress enhances the gradation of dark areas by
stretching or compressing the range of the brightness signal in these
areas.
DynaLatitude
Automatically adjusts contrast corresponding to the brightness signal
level of the entire image. Clear images can be captured if both bright
and dark areas exist within the image.
SIMULATED PICTURES
PICTURE ENHANCE CONTROLS
Digital Detail
Adjusts the sharpness of the object outline with minimal noise. This
feature also enables horizontal detail frequency control.
Linear Matrix
Enhances color reproduction by adjusting the color saturation
and hue.
Partial Enhance
Enhances or softens a specific color by altering its hue, saturation
and detail.
ON-SCREEN MENU
The on-screen menu feature allows for quick and easy picture
adjustments while viewing the image. All camera control functions are
accessible from the side panel of the camera or through the optional
RM-C950.
Features
Partial Enhance ON (Fuchsia)
Partial Enhance OFF
DynaLatitude OFF
DynaLatitude ON

MULTI
concentrates on center
of image area
LARGE
75% of entire image area
MID
50% of entire image area
SPOT
25% of entire image area
SLIT
vertical slit
MANUAL
user defined (manual)
setting of area and size
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER FUNCTIONS
Variable speeds
A variable speed electronic shutter is built into the CCD
imager, making it possible to capture blur-free, clear images
of high speed moving objects. The DXC-390/P features 10
different shutter speeds (OFF to 1/100,000), including
flickerless mode.
Long term exposure
The shutter speed can be manually selected from 1 to 255
frames (field mode) or 2 to 256 frames (frame mode) in one-
frame steps or from 0.1 to 8.0 seconds.
Clear Scan™
The Clear Scan feature eliminates the horizontal bands that
appear across the screen when shooting a computer display.
This is achieved by matching the camera shutter speed with
the display scanning frequency.
CCD IRIS
When the level of incoming light exceeds the auto iris
adjustment range, the CCD IRIS function automatically
reduces the exposure in a range equivalent to 10 F-stops.
OTHER FEATURES
• Compact and lightweight
- 56(W) x 50(H) x 128(D) mm (2 1/4x 2 x 5 1/8inches),
370 g (13 oz)
• C mount
- extensive choice of lens
• Scene Files and User Files
- allows user to set two custom parameters in the
menu for instant recall
• Hyper Gain (+30 dB)
- useful to capture images in dark conditions
• Color Shading compensation
- allows for verification of color on microscope
• RGB, Y/C and composite video outputs
• RS-232C controllable
- easy control and operation of camera by external
computer
• White Balance modes
(AWB, ATW-Normal/Wide, MANU, Preset 3200K/5600K)
• Extended Genlock (VBS Genlock and HD/VD in/out)
- allows for synchronization of signals with frame
grabber boards
• Synchronization capabilities (Strobe function, WEN output)
- realizes full vertical resolution of fast moving objects
AE (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE)
AE automatically controls the level of brightness by varying the
exposure times. This is done by combining the CCD IRIS function,
AGC (Automatic Gain Control), and Auto Iris function of the lens.
The DXC-390/P is equipped with a number of convenient AE modes.
AE Level
Adjusts the standard brightness level by up to +/- one F-stop in a lens iris.
AE Speed
Selectable AE (Auto Exposure) conversion speed to suit
applications under varying lighting conditions.
AE Area
AE Area is a light metering system that includes six different modes.

• Supplies DC power and transmits video/sync signal
between the adaptor and the DXC-390/P with
optional CCMC 12-pin multi-core cable
• Dimensions: 210 (W) x 50 (H) x 200 (D) mm
(8 3/8x 2 x 7 7/8inches)
• Max. cable length: 25 m with CCMC-12P25 cable
DXC-390/P Rear Panel
DXC-390/P Side Panel
VCL-610WEA VCL-614WEA
Mount 1/3 type C mount 1/3 type C mount
Focal length 6.5 to 65 mm 5.5 to 77 mm
Zoom ratio 10x 14x
Zoom control Remote Manual/Remote switchable
Iris control Remote Manual/Remote switchable
Maximum aperture ratio 1.4 1.4
Minimum object distance 1.2 m 1.0 m
Macro No Yes
Filter thread M 52, P=0.75 mm M 62, P=0.75 mm
Mass 500 g 900 g
CMA-D2/D2CE
Standard Camera Adaptor
• Supplies DC power and transmits video/sync signal
between the adaptor and the DXC-390/P with optional
CCZ-A cable and CCMC-3MZ cable
• Connects with optional RM-C950 remote control unit
• AC IN/DC IN
• Composite, Y/C or RGB video signal output
• Dimensions: 210(W) x 44(H) x 210(D) mm
(8 3/8 x 1 3/4x 8 3/4inches)
• Max. cable length: 100 m with CCDC-100A cable
VCL-610WEA
Mount Lens
New
VCL-614WEA
Mount Lens
Optional Accessories
DC IN/VBS OUT connector (12-pin)
Connects to the CMA-D2/CE camera
adapter. DC power input and video
signal output.
MENU LOCK switch
Mechanical switch protects user
settings. If switch is ON, buttons on
side panel are disabled.
RGB/SYNC connector (D-sub 9-pin)
RGB signals and their respective sync
signals are output. CCMC-9DS/CCXC-
9DBS cables are used.
TRIG IN connector (BNC)
External trigger signals input when the
camera is in strobe mode.
VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
Outputs composite video signals from
the camera.
LENS connector (6-pin)
Connects to general video servo auto
iris lenses or the optional VCL610WEA/
VCL-614WEA zoom lenses.
REMOTE connector (mini-DIN 8-pin)
Connects to the optional RM-C950
remote control unit (RS-232C interface).
CMA-D3/D3CE
Camera Adaptor
New
RM-C950
Remote Control Unit
• Full remote control of the DXC-390/P camera functions
and lens zoom/focus/iris functions via RS-232C
• Dimensions: 212 (W) x 41 (H) x 132 (D) mm
(8 3/8x 2 5/8x 5 1/4inches)
New

Dimensions
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Exwave HAD, Clear Scan and DynaLatitude are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Specifications
Pick-up device 1/3” type IT (Interline Transfer) CCD
Effective picture NTSC: 768(H) x 494(V)
elements PAL: 752(H) x 582(V)
Sensing area 6.00(H) x 4.96(V) mm
Scanning system NTSC: 2:1 interlaced, 525 lines
PAL: 2:1 interlaced, 625 lines
Horizontal frequency NTSC: 15.734 kHz
PAL: 15.625 kHz
Vertical frequency NTSC: 60 Hz
PAL: 50 Hz
Sync system Internal or External with VBS, HD/VD
Phase control H/ SC phase control
Horizontal resolution 800TV lines
Sensitivity F8.0 at 2000 lx
Minimum illumination 4 lx (F2, GAIN: HYPER)
S/N ratio NTSC: 62 dB
PAL: 61 dB
Gain STEP/ AGC/ HYPER selectable
Electronic shutter OFF/ STEP/ VARIABLE/
CCD IRIS selectable
Lens Remote (Auto or Manual)/ Video selectable
AE area Multi/ Large/ Medium/ Spot/ Slit/
Manual selectable
AE level Variable
AE speed Fast/ Mid/ Slow selectable
AE detect Average/ Peak selectable
Contrast Effect Manual/ DynaLatitude/ DCC+ selectable
Knee Point High/ Normal/ Low selectable
(Contrast Effect: Manual)
Black stretch Variable (Contrast Effect: Manual)
Gamma ON/ OFF Variable
Pedestal Master and R/B Manual adjustable
Black balance ABB
AWB/ ATW NORMAL/ ATW WIDE/
White balance MANUAL/ 3200K/ 5600K selectable
AWB or ATW R/B Paint, MANUAL R/B Gain
ATW area NORMAL/ MANU selectable
ATW speed FAST/ NORMAL/ SLOW selectable
Detail level ON/ OFF (Variable at ON)
Detail Frequency HIGH/ MID/ LOW selectable
Linear matrix ON/ OFF
Linear matrix MODE STANDARD/ R Enhance/ G Enhance/
B Enhance/ Manual selectable
Partial Enhance ALL/ IN/ OUT selectable
CCD integration mode FIELD/ FRAME selectable
Shading Compensation OFF / ON (Manual control)
Trigger Polarity Positive edge trigger / Negative edge
trigger selectable
Baud rate 19200/ 9600/ 4800/ 2400/
1200 selectable
Sync RGB/ G/ OFF selectable
Strobe ON/ OFF
User File A/ B switchable (Two pattern memories)
Scene File STANDARD/ MICROSCOPE/ FULL AUTO/
STROBE/FILE A or B
Output signal VBS/RGB/SYNC/Y/C
Operating temperature -5˚C to 45˚C
Storage temperature -20˚C to 60˚C
Power requirements DC 10.5 V to 15.0 V
Power consumption Approx. 7.6 W
56(W) x 50(H) x 128(D) mm
Dimensions (21/4x 2 x 51/8inches)
(Excluding projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 370 g (13 oz)
Lens (6 pin)
RGB/SYNC (9 pin D-sub)
Connectors DC IN/VBS (12 pin)
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
TRIGGER IN (BNC)
REMOTE (8 pin mini DIN)
Lens cap (1)
Tripod adapter (1)
Operation manual (1)
Panel sheet for RM-C950
Lens VCL-610WEA/614WEA
VCL-08WM/16WM/25WM
Remote control unit RM-C950
Camera adapter CMA-D2/ CE, CMA-D3/ CE
Microscope adapter MVA-15
Microscope coupler MVAC-33-N/33-O/33-SM
CCDC-5/10/25/50A/100A
CCMC-12P02/05/10/25
Camera cable CCXC-9DBS
CCMC-9DS
CCMC-3MZ
CCZ-A2/A5/A10/A25/A50/A100
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5
1 INTER CONNECT
2 INTER CONNECT
3 DATA OUT
4 DC OUT (G)
5DATAIN
6NC
7 DATA OUT (+)
8 CMA DATA
1 VBS/Y OUT (G)
2 RGB OUT (G)
3 R OUT (X)
4 G OUT (X)
5 B OUT (X)
6 VBS/Y OUT (X)
7 C.SYNC/WEN OUT (X)
8 C.SYNC/WEN OUT (G)
9 -/C OUT (X)
1 DC IN (G)
2 DC IN (+)
3 VBS/Y OUT (G)
4 VBS/Y OUT (X)
5 HD IN/OUT (G)
6 HD IN/OUT (X)
7 VBS/VD IN C.SYNC/VD OUT (X)
8 -/C OUT (G)
9 -/C OUT (X)
10 DC IN (G)
11 DC IN (+)
12 VBS/VD IN C.SYNC/VD OUT (G)
6-pin 8-pin
12-pin9-pin
1 FOCUS CONTROL
2 ZOOM CONTROL
3 DC OUT (G)
4 IRIS CLOSE
5 IRIS CONROL/VIDEO OUT
6 DC OUT (+)
16.5 40
25
56
50
128 12.7
(140.7)
11 40
25
Specifications
DXC-390/DXC-390P Connector Pin Assignments
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Unit: mm
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