Sony ExwaveHAD DXC-990P User manual

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

2
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the side. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. Serial No.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded 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 Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies
with the EMC Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European
standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference
(Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic
Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the
following Electromagnetic Environments:
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC,
medical devices, and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany; TEL: (0)711
5858 0; FAX: [phone].
For any service or guarantee matters please
refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the
manufacturer, and appears next to
the manufacturer’s name and
address.

3
Important safeguards/notices for use
in the medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit
shall be certified according to Standard
IEC60601-1, IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or
other IEC/ISO Standards applicable to
the equipments.
2. Furthermore all configurations shall
comply with the system standard
IEC60601-1-1. Everybody who connects
additional equipment to the signal input
part or signal output part configures a
medical system, and is therefore,
responsible that the system complies with
the requirements of the system standard
IEC60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the
qualified service personnel.
This unit can not be used in the patient
environment.
3. Do not touch the patient simultaneously
while you are contacting with this
equipment.
4. For this particular equipment, all
accessory 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 with the
instruction manual, it may cause
interference to other equipment. If this
unit causes interference (which can be
determined by unplugging the power
cord from the unit), try these measures:
Relocate the unit with respect to the
susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and
the susceptible equipment into different
branch circuit.
Consult your dealer. (According to standard
EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B,
Group 1)
R 1.5 m
* Patient Environment.
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or
accessories, you must obey the laws in the
relative area or country and the
regulations in the relative hospital.

4
Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments
• The DXC-990P needs special
precautions regarding EMC and needs to
be installed and put into service
according 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.

5
Warning
If the DXC-990P should be used adjacent
to or stacked with other equipment, it
should be observed to verify normal
operation in the configuration in which it
will be used.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions
The DXC-990P is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the DXC-990P should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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 directly connected to
the public low-voltage power supply network
that supplies buildings used for domestic
purposes.
Harmonic emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
Class A
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
Complies

6
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
The DXC-990P is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of the DXC-990P should assure that it is used in such as environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 test
level
Compliance
level
Electromagnetic environment -
guidance
Electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-2
±6 kV contact
±8 kV air
±6 kV contact
±8 kV air
Floors should be wood, concrete or
ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
synthetic material, the relative
humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast
transient/burst
IEC 61000-4-4
±2 kV for power
supply lines
±1 kV for input/
output lines
±2 kV for power
supply lines
±1 kV for input/
output lines
Mains power quality should be that of
a typical commercial or hospital
environment.
Surge
IEC 61000-4-5
±1 kV
differential
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
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
Mains power quality should be that of
a typical commercial or hospital
environment. If the user of the DXC-
990P requires continued operation
during power mains interruptions, it is
recommended that the DXC-990P be
powered from an uninterruptible
power supply or a battery.
Power
frequency (50/
60Hz) magnetic
field
IEC 61000-4-8
3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields
should be at least characteristic of a
typical location in a typical
commercial or hospital environment.
NOTE: UTis the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

7
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
The DXC-990P is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of the DXC-990P should assure that it is used in such as environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 test
level
Compliance
level
Electromagnetic environment - guidance
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment should be used no closer to any
part of the DXC-990P, including cables, than
the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation appliance to the
frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-6
3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80
MHz
3 Vrms d= 1.2 √P
d= 1.2 √P80 MHz to 800 MHz
d= 2.3 √P800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Radiated RF
IEC 61000-4-3
3 V/m
80 MHz to 2.5
GHz
3 V/m Where Pis the maximum output power
rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer
and dis the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site
survey, ashould 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 from structures, objects and people.
a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless)
telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV
broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic
environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be
considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the DXC-990P is used
exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the DXC-990P should be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the DXC-990P.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

8
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the DXC-990P
The DXC-990P is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF
disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the DXC-990P can help prevent
electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile
RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the DXC-990P as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Rated maximum
output power of
transmitter
W
Separation 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 din meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter, where Pis the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range
applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is
affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

9
Table of Contents
Overview
Features ............................................10
Location and Functions of Parts and
Controls ............................................11
Front Panel/Top Panel ................11
Rear Panel ...................................11
Adjusting and Setting with
Menus
About On-screen Menus ..................13
Operation through Menus ................14
EXPOSURE Menu ...........................15
CONTRAST Menu ..........................18
WHITE BALANCE Menu ...............20
ENHANCER Menu ..........................21
GENERAL Menu .............................22
SYSTEM Menu ................................24
SCENE FILE Menu .........................26
Operation
Shooting ...........................................27
Basic Shooting Procedure ..........27
Adjusting the Black Balance ......27
Adjusting the White Balance ......28
Adjusting the Picture Tone in a
Multi-Camera System .....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 Adaptor .............. 36
Connecting to a Remote Control
Unit ................................. 37
Connecting to a Computer ......... 38
Connections for Long Exposure
Shooting .......................... 39
Connections for Shooting Using a
Flash ............................... 40
Appendix
Precautions ...................................... 41
Typical CCD Phenomena ................ 41
List of Messages .............................. 42
WEN Pulse Timing Chart ................ 43
Specifications .................................. 44
Menu Configuration ........................ 46

10 Features
BOverview
Features
High-quality images
• The high density 1/2 type, three-chip
Exwave HADTM* CCD**, containing
some 430,000 effective picture elements
(pixels), offers superior picture quality:
850 TV lines of high horizontal resolution,
high sensitivity of F11 at 2,000 lx, an
excellent signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB
and a low smear level.
* Exwave HADTM: Exwave Hole-Accumulated
Diode
“Exwave HADTM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
**CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
• The adoption of the LSI digital signal
processing technology reproduces a finer,
more detailed picture.
• DynaLatitude processing enables you to
adjust contrast finely according to the
luminance signal level of each picture
element.
• The DCC+ (Dynamic Contrast Control
plus) function minimizes the phenomena
whereby the whole screen turns white or a
part of the image becomes colorless when
shooting a very bright object.
• The Partial Enhance function enables you
to adjust the sharpness and tint of only a
specified color.
Wide Range of Exposure Control
The AGC (Auto Gain Control) function and
CCD IRISTM* function automatically adjust
a wide range of incoming light levels. When
the lighting condition is poor, the AGC
function automatically increases the gain up
to 16 times. When incoming light is
excessive, the CCD 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.
Wide range of electronic shutter
modes
The wide range of speeds for the electronic
shutter minimizes blurring in fast-moving
objects and produces acceptably bright still
images of objects shot in poor light.
• Flickerless mode: This mode allows you to
obtain flickerless images shot even under
fluorescent light.
• Clear scan mode: This mode reduces
horizontal bands appearing in computer
displays when shooting the display with
the conventional video camera.
Versatile use with external
equipment
• The video camera is equipped with four
types of outputs: composite, Y/C, RGB
and component outputs. The camera offers
a high-quality picture on a connected
monitor or VCR.
• The camera can be remotely controlled
with the RM-C950 remote control unit
(not supplied).
RS-232C interface
The camera can be controlled from a
computer via the RS-232C interface.
For details, contact your authorized Sony
dealer.
Compact and lightweight
The camera is compact (70 ×72 ×123.5 mm
(2 7/8×2 7/8×4 7/8inches)) and very light
(approx. 630 g (1 lb 6 oz)), allowing easy
installation even where space is a problem.

11Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
Overview
Location and
Functions of Parts
and Controls
1Boss
Attach the supplied lens mount stopper
to prevent the lens from getting loose.
2Lens Mount
Attach a zoom lens or microscope
adaptor.
3Mount lever
Fasten the lens by turning the mount
lever clockwise after attaching the lens.
4Installation/tripod holes (top
and bottom panels)
Use these holes when attaching the
camera to a wall or ceiling, or a tripod.
(screw: 1/4″, UNC20)
5TRIG IN connector (BNC type)
Connects to a commercially available
slave unit by converting to BNC type in
strobe mode.
6RGB/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 intended for
medical use.
7LENS connector (6-pin)
Connects to a lens cable when attaching
the zoom lens.
8VIDEO OUT connector
(BNC type)
Outputs a composite video signal.
Front Panel/Top Panel
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
VIDEO OUT
DC IN/
VBS
REMOTE
LENS
TRIG IN
MENU BLACK
FILE
SELECT WHITE
GEN LOCK
MENU LOCK
BARS
ENTER
OFF
ON
RGB/SYNC
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
q
s
qd
qf
qh
qj
qk
ql
qg

12 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
9DC IN/VBS (DC input/
video signal output) connector
(12-pin)
Connects to the CMA-D2CE*/
D2MDCE/D3CE*camera adaptor.
Inputs the DC power and outputs the
VBS signal.
* CMA-D2CE/D3CE are intended for general
purpose use. They are not intended for medical
use.
q; REMOTE connector (mini
DIN 8-pin)
Connects to the RM-C950 remote
control unit (not supplied).
qa GEN LOCK (reference sync
signal input) connector (BNC
type)
Inputs reference sync signals
synchronized with camera operation.
qs MENU button
Displays the MAIN menu on a monitor
screen. Press again to exit the menu.
When a setting menu is displayed, press
this button to return to the MAIN menu.
For menu operations, see “Operation
through Menus” on page 14.
qd B/FILE SELECT button
While the menu is displayed:
Decreases the setting value or changes
the setting. Also use this button for an
AE window setting, etc.
While 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 changes the setting.
Also use this button for an AE window
setting, etc.
While the normal screen is displayed:
Activates the automatic white balance
adjustment when MODE is set to AWB
in WHITE BALANCE menu.
qh BARS (color bars output) button
Outputs the color bar signal. Press again
to revert to video signal output.
For monitor adjustment, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.
qj ENTER button
Selects a setting menu in the MAIN
menu. Also use this button for an AE
window setting, etc.
qk vbutton
Moves the menu cursor downward. Also
use this button for an AE window
setting, etc.
ql MENU LOCK ON/OFF switch
When this switch is set to ON, the menu
is not displayed on the screen even if you
press the MENU button.

13About On-screen Menus
Adjusting and Setting with Menus
BAdjusting and Setting with Menus
About On-screen
Menus
Camera operational settings can be changed
through simple adjustment of the settings on
the on-screen menus.
This section explains how to read the on-
screen menu before starting menu operation.
For the menu configuration of the camera,
see page 46.
Before starting menu operation, make sure
that the MENU LOCK ON/OFF switch on
the rear panel is set to OFF. When it is set to
ON, the menu will not be displayed even if
you press the MENU button.
1Cursor
Selects a setting menu or setting item.
Move the cursor up or down using the V
or vbutton.
2Setting menu items
When you select the desired item with
the Vor vbutton and press the ENTER
button, the setting menu for adjustment
and setting is displayed.
3Connecting conditions
The indicator changes according to the
equipment which is connected to the
REMOTE connector on the camera.
:when the 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 intended for
medical use.
4User preset file
You can store two types of preset
adjustments into files A and B. Indicates
the currently selected preset file (A or
B).
For details, see “SCENE FILE Menu”
on page 26.
5Operational message
Indicates how to operate the currently
displayed menu.
1Setting menu
Indicates the currently selected setting
menu.
2Setting items
Indicates the items that can be adjusted
in each setting menu.
Select the item by moving the cursor
beside it with the Vor vbutton.
Note
MAIN Menu
CMA RM
<MAIN>
>EXPOSURE
CONTRAST
WHITE BALANCE
ENHANCER
GENERAL
SYSTEM
SCENE FILE
[A]
ExitSelect
MENU
Next
ENTER
5
RM
Setting Menu
CMA
CMA RM
CMR RM
<EXPOSURE>
>GAIN
STEP
SHUTTER
IRIS
AE LEVEL
AE AREA
[A]
STEP
0dB
OFF
AUTO
0
MULTI
+_
BackSelect
MENU
1
23

14 Operation through Menus
3Set values
The currently set values are displayed.
Change the values using the Bor b
button.
For the initial set value on each item, see
“Menu Configuration” on page 46.
Operation through
Menus
To change the settings on the menu, proceed
as follows.
1Press the MENU button.
The MAIN menu appears.
2Move the cursor to the menu item to
be set by pressing the Vor vbutton,
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]
ExitSelect
MENU
Next
ENTER
<EXPOSURE>
>GAIN
STEP
SHUTTER
IRIS
AE LEVEL
AE AREA
[A]
STEP
0dB
OFF
AUTO
0
MULTI
+_
BackSelect
MENU

15EXPOSURE Menu
Adjusting and Setting with Menus
3Move the cursor to the item to be
adjusted by pressing the Vor vbutton.
4Change the value by pressing the Bor
bbutton.
Holding down the button changes the
value quickly.
To reset to the initial set value
Select the item to be reset, then press the B
and bbuttons simultaneously.
For the initial set value on each item, see
“Menu Configuration” on page 46.
To return to the normal screen
Press the MENU button while the MAIN
menu is displayed.
While each setting menu is displayed, press
the MENU button to return to the MAIN
menu, then press it again to return 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 maximum gain level to be
adjusted to 6, 12, 18 or 24 dB.
HYPER
Increases the video gain to about 30 dB.
<EXPOSURE>
GAIN
STEP
>SHUTTER
IRIS
AE LEVEL
AE AREA
[A]
STEP
0dB
OFF
AUTO
0
MULTI
+_
BackSelect
MENU
<EXPOSURE>
GAIN
STEP
>SHUTTER
SPEED
IRIS
AE LEVEL
AE AREA
[A]
STEP
0dB
STEP
OFF
AUTO
0
MULTI
BackSelect
MENU
+_
GAIN
<EXPOSURE>
>GAIN
STEP
SHUTTER
IRIS
AE LEVEL
AE AREA
[A]
STEP
0dB
OFF
AUTO
0
MULTI
+_
BackSelect
MENU

16 EXPOSURE Menu
Selects the electronic shutter modes.
OFF
Any electronic shutter mode does not
function.
STEP
Select to set the shutter speed to any of 4
steps in long-exposure mode and 11 steps in
high-speed mode.
SPEED
Sets the shutter speed.
To set the shutter speed
1Select SPEED by pressing the Vor v
button.
2Display OFF by pressing the Band b
buttons simultaneously.
3Press the Bbutton to set the speed for
long-exposure mode, or press the bbutton
to set it for high-speed mode.
4Each press changes the shutter speed.
VARIABLE
Use for fine adjustment of the video output
level in units of 1 frame (long exposure
mode) or in units of 1H (horizontal scanning
time: 64.00 μs (clear scan mode).
In long exposure mode, for example, if you
set to 10 frames (about 0.33 seconds), the
video signal produced during this set time is
output in the form of one complete frame at
intervals of about 0.33 seconds. These
pictures, which contain 10 frames of video
information, are much brighter than normal
one-frame images. This mode is useful for
shooting a poorly illuminated object in a
dark place.
The clear scan mode can be used for
shooting computer displays with 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
1Select SPEED by pressing the Vor v
button.
2Display OFF by pressing the Band b
buttons simultaneously.
3Press the Bbutton to set the speed for
long-exposure mode, or press the bbutton
to set it for clear scan mode.
4Each press changes the shutter speed.
To convert the value into the shutter
speed
Long-exposure mode
Example: When the value is set to 5 frames
5 ×1/25 = 0.2000 seconds
Clear scan mode
Example: When the value is set to 250H
250 ×64.00 μs (1H) + 35.0 μs (constant)
= 16035.0 μs = Approx. 0.016 seconds
Do not use AGC, CCD-IRIS, ATW, AWB
DCC+ and DYNALATITUDE functions in
long exposure mode.
Set the gain level to 0 dB.
CCD-IRIS
Automatically adjusts the luminance level
for optimum output level. When incoming
light is excessive, this function
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to cut
exposure equivalent to up to 10 aperture
stops.
LIMIT
Sets the maximum shutter speed to be
adjusted to 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000, 1/20000, 1/40000 or
1/100000.
Selects the iris mode.
AUTO
Adjusts the iris automatically.
You can set the auto exposure focusing point
and the AE (Auto Exposure) window.
SHUTTER
Note
IRIS

17EXPOSURE Menu
Adjusting and Setting with Menus
AE LEVEL
Adjusts the auto exposure focusing point in
the range from –127 to +127.
AE AREA
Selects the AE (Auto Exposure) window
when the camera is set to AGC, CCD IRIS or
auto-iris control mode.
MULTI: Divides the screen into 9 sections
and adjusts auto exposure according to the
luminance level in each section. Normally
set to this position.
LARGE, MID, SPOT and SLIT:
Displays the following AE windows and
adjusts auto exposure according to the
luminance level in each area. If the object
you are shooting is very small, you can see
it brighter with this setting to SPOT.
MANUAL: Sets the AE window manually
with the desired size and position on the
screen. Follow the steps below.
1Select MANUAL and press the ENTER
button.
2Move the cross cursor appearing at the
left top corner with the B, b, Vor v
button to set the upper and left side size,
then press the ENTER button.
3Move the cross cursor appearing at the
right bottom corner with the B, b, Vor
vbutton to set the lower and right side
size, then press the ENTER button.
4Move the AE window to the desired
position with the B, b, Vor v button,
then press the ENTER button.
To cancel the setting before completing the
procedure, press the MENU button.
AE SPEED
Appears when you select an option other
than MULTI in AE AREA.
Sets auto exposure focusing speed in AGC,
CCD IRIS or auto-iris control mode. Selects
from MID (normal speed), FAST (fast
speed) and SLOW (slow speed).
If lens hunting occurs, adjust with AE
SPEED.
LARGE
MID
SLIT
SPOT
Move Cross Cursor
Set Top-Left Point
Cancel
MENU
Next
ENTER
Cross cursor
Note
Note
Move Cross Cursor
Set Bottom-Right Point
Cancel
MENU
Back
BARS
Next
ENTER
Cross cursor
Move Cross Cursor
Move Window
Cancel
MENU
Back
BARS
Fix
ENTER

18 CONTRAST Menu
AE DETECT
Appears when you select an option other
than MULTI in AE AREA.
Selects the detection method of the
luminance level of the selected AE window.
AVERAGE: Selects to detect the average
luminance level of the whole AE window.
PEAK: Selects to detect the part with the
highest luminance level.
MANUAL
Adjusts the iris with the IRIS control on the
RM-C950 remote control unit.
In this option, you can also set the auto
exposure focusing point and the AE (auto
exposure) window. Setting procedure is the
same as that in AUTO.
CONTRAST Menu
The CONTRAST menu is used to adjust the
contrast of the image.
Selects 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 of
the screen.
You can set the value within the range from
–10 to +10. The higher the setting, the
brighter the screen.
DCC+
When shooting a very bright object, the
whole screen may white out or a part of the
image may be colorless. This setting
minimizes these phenomena.
EFFECT
<CONTRAST>
>EFFECT
KNEE POINT
BLACK STRETCH
GAMMA
LEVEL
MASTER PEDESTAL
R. PEDESTAL
B. PEDESTAL
Select
[A]
MANUAL
MID
0
ON
0
0
0
0
Back
MENU
+_
+_
+_
+_
+_

19CONTRAST Menu
Adjusting and Setting with Menus
DYNALATITUDE
Adjusts the contrast according to the
luminance level of each picture element. The
setting is useful for shooting scenes mixed
with bright and dark parts.
You can set the level within the range from
–10 to +10.
Activates gamma compensation.
OFF
Outputs the video signal linearly without
gamma compensation. Use this setting when
you want to produce images for image
processing or image analysis.
ON
Compensates the reproduction
characteristics of a cathode-ray tube of a
monitor to produce natural-tone image.
LEVEL
Adjusts gamma 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 whiter when you
adjust the level in the direction of +.
The whole screen becomes blacker when
you adjust the level in the direction of –.
Normally set to ±0.
R. (red) PEDESTAL, B. (blue)
PEDESTAL
Use these items to finely adjust the pedestal
level of each color. Adjust them while
watching the monitor screen. The items can
be finely adjusted within the range from
–127 to +127.
GAMMA
MASTER PEDESTAL

20 WHITE BALANCE Menu
WHITE BALANCE
Menu
The WHITE BALANCE menu is used to
adjust the white balance.
Selects the white balance modes.
AWB
Select to adjust the white balance
automatically (auto white balance).
R. (red) PAINT, B. (blue) PAINT
Use these items for fine adjustment. Finely
adjusts the red or blue in the range from
–100 to +100. Adjust them while watching
the monitor screen.
For details, see “Adjusting the White
Balance” on page 28.
AREA
A detecting window appears on the monitor
screen. Normally set to NORMAL. If you
want to display the desired window, set to
MANUAL and follow the steps below.
1Press the ENTER button.
2Move the left top cross cursor with the B,
b, Vor vbutton to set the upper and left
side size, and press the ENTER button.
3Move the right bottom cross cursor with
the B, b, Vor vbutton to set the lower and
right side size, and press the ENTER
button.
4Move the window to the desired position
on the screen with the B, b, Vor vbutton,
and press the ENTER button.
Activates 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. Adjust them while watching the
monitor screen.
The adjusted values are stored in memory
separately from AWB values.
AREA
A detecting window appears on the monitor
screen. The setting procedure is the same as
that in AWB.
With NORMAL option, a detecting window
is displayed on the whole screen.
SPEED
Sets the focusing speed. You can select
SLOW (slow speed), MID (normal speed) or
FAST (fast speed).
MANUAL
Use for manual adjustment of white balance.
R. GAIN, B. GAIN
Finely adjusts the red or blue gain in the
range from –127 to +127.
Adjust them while watching the monitor
screen.
3200K
Selects for indoor shooting. (Color
temperature: 3200K)
5600K
Selects for outdoor shooting. (Color
temperature: 5600K)
MODE
<WHITE BALANCE>
>MODE
R. PAINT
B. PAINT
AREA
[A]
AWB
0
0
NORMAL
+_
+_
Select Back
MENU
ATW NORMAL/ATW WIDE