Sony XC-ES50/50CE User manual

2006 Sony Corporation
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
XC-ES50/50CE
XC-ES30/30CE
XC-ES51/51CE
XC-EI50/50CE
XC-EI30/30CE
A-CEL-100-11 (1)
Technical Manual

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Table of Contents
Overview 3
Main Features ............................................................ 3
System Components ................................................. 4
Connection Diagram ................................................. 5
Location of Parts and Operation .............................. 6
Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 6
Rear Panel ................................................................. 7
Mode Setting 9
Specifications of the Input/Output ........................... 9
Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD..... 9
Specifications of the WEN Output .............................. 9
Specifications of the Trigger Pulse ............................. 9
Normal Shutter ........................................................ 10
Setting of the Normal Shutter ................................... 10
External Trigger Shutter .......................................... 10
Setting of the External Trigger Shutter ..................... 10
Restart/Reset ........................................................... 12
To set Restart/Reset mode ....................................... 12
Timing Charts .......................................................... 14
When set to Mode 1 ................................................. 14
When set to Mode 2 ................................................. 20
Appendix 22
Specifications .......................................................... 22
Dimensions .............................................................. 25
XC-ES50/50CE/ES30/30CE/ES51/51CE/
EI50/50CE/EI30/30CE.............................................. 25
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(Lens characteristics included, and light source
characteristics excluded) ....................................... 26
XC-ES30 .................................................................. 26
XC-ES30CE ............................................................. 26
XC-ES50/ES51......................................................... 26
XC-ES50CE/ES51CE............................................... 26
XC-EI30 .................................................................... 27
XC-ES30CE ............................................................. 27
XC-EI50 .................................................................... 27
XC-EI50CE ............................................................... 27
CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ..................... 28
XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30 .............................. 28
XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE ..... 30

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Overview
Overview
The XC-ES50/50CE, XC-ES51/51CE, XC-EI50/50CE
(with a 1/2 type CCD) and XC-ES30/30CE, XC-EI30/
30CE (with a 1/3 type CCD) are industrial black-and-
white video camera modules. The 1/2- and 1/3-inch C-
mount commonly used in industrial applications
implement compact size and light weight. The mode
switches on the rear panel, which have been inherited
from the XC-ST series, provide improved operability.
The XC-EI series uses a CCD that has near-infrared
sensitivity, which allows you to capture clear images
even in low-intensity illumination. Like the existing
models, they provide high vibration resistance to
support installation on FA equipment.
Main Features
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.
•Gain: Auto/Manual
•
γ compensation
•Synchronized input/output
•Potential accumulation: FRAME/FIELD
• 75 Ωtermination
•Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter
External synchronization
The camera module automatically determines whether
to operate in interlace or non-interlace mode from the
HD (horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals
input for external synchronization.
Internal sync signal output
You can output the HD and VD signals from the 12-
pin connector by changing the setting of the rear panel
switch.
External trigger shutter function (EIA: 1/4
to 1/10,000 seconds, CCIR: 1/4 to 1/8,000
seconds)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an
external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a
fast-moving object clearly.
Restart/Reset function
Inputting external HD and VD signals (2 VD or more)
continuously can catch one image at an arbitrary point
in time and control the stored CCD.
This function is used for long exposures and with
strobe for frame image output.
Body fixing
Mounting screw holes are provided in the reference
plane on the lower surface of the body. They allow you
to install the camera module with a minimum deviation
of the optical axis.
The connector complies with the new EIAJ
12-pin pin assignment
The new pin arrangement allows the connector to
accept a trigger pulse and a WEN signal.

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Overview
System Components
The XC-E series Video Camera Module system
comprises the following components.
Video camera module
XC-ES50/50CE
XC-ES30/30CE
XC-ES51/51CE
XC-EI50/50CE
XC-EI30/30CE
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N(2 m)
CCXC-12P05N(5 m)
CCXC-12P10N(10 m)
CCXC-12P25N(25 m)
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
C-mount lens
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM
Junction box
JB-77
Tripod adaptor
VCT-333I
(Insulated type)

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Overview
Connection Diagram
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ and
uses 12-pin assignment)
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
WEN
TRIG
C-mount lens
VCL-08YM
VCL-12YM
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
Junction box
JB-77
(Trigger input terminal is not
available.)
Tripod adaptor
VCT-333I
XC-ES50/50CE
XC-ES30/30CE
XC-ES51/51CE
XC-EI50/50CE
XC-EI30/30CE
DC+12 V
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
Note
When using with the JB-77, some functions of the XC-
ES50/50CE, XC-ES51/51CE, XC-EI50/50CE, XC-
ES30/30CE and XC-EI30/30CE are not available.
Refer to the table on the right.
Ο: Available
×: Not available
XC-ES50/50CE
XC-ES51/51CE
XC-EI50/50CE
XC-ES30/30CE
XC-EI30/30CE
JB-77
Normal
Normal shutter
Rester Reset (R.R)
Rester Reset (R.R) + Shutter
External trigger shutter
O
X
O
O
O

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Overview
Location of Parts and Operation
Front/Top/Bottom
1Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach the C-mount lens or other optical equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than 7 mm (9/32 inch)
from the lens mount.
2Reference holes (Top)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. They allow you to install the camera module
with a minimum deviation of the optical axis.
1Lens mount
4Reference holes
3Reference holes/Tripod screw holes
2Reference holes
3Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (Bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. They allow you to install the camera module
with a minimum deviation of the optical axis.
They also can be used for mounting the camera
module on a tripod. Attach the VCT-333I tripod
adaptor to the camera module using these screws.
4Reference holes (Bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera
module. They allow you to install the camera module
with a minimum deviation of the optical axis.

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Overview
Rear Panel
Note
Be sure to turn off the power before making switch
settings.
1VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC
power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)
Connect the CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this
connector to receive the +12 V DC power supply and
output the video signal. When a sync signal generator
is connected to this connector, the camera module is
synchronized with the external sync signals (HD/VD
signals).
2Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch
Shutter speed (bits 1–4):
Set an appropriate shutter speed. (Factory setting:
OFF)
Potential accumulation mode (bit 5):
(Factory setting: FRAME)
Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch
(bits 6–8):
(Factory setting: Normal)
γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9):
Turn on the switch to enable the
γ compensation.
(Factory setting: OFF)
GAIN switch (bit 0):
This switch selects MGC (manual adjustment) or
AGC (automatic adjustment). (Factory setting:
MGC)
1VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC
(video output/DC power
input/sync signal I/O)
connector (12-pin)
2Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch
4Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob
3HD/VD signal input/output switch
575 Ωtermination switch
3HD/VD signal input/output switch
Set the switch to INT to output HD/VD signals from
the camera module.
Set the switch to EXT to input HD/VD signals from an
external unit. (Factory setting: EXT)
4Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob
If you have selected MGC with the GAIN switch (DIP
switch 2), this knob adjusts the gain. (Factory setting:
twelve o’clock position)
Note
If you have selected FRAME using the Potential
accumulation mode (DIP switch 2), set this knob to
MAX. (This is due to requirement CCD.)
575 Ωtermination switch
Turn it to OFF when not terminating. (Factory setting:
ON)
Note
The rear panel shown above is for the models with the
following serial numbers.
XC-ES50/EI50/ES30/EI30: 200001 or later.
XC-ES51: 100001 or later.
XC-ES50CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE: 500001 or
later.
XC-ES51CE: 400001 or later.

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Overview
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignment
Pin No. Camera sync output External Sync (HD/VD) Restart/Reset External trigger shutter
1Ground Ground Ground Ground
2+12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC
3Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground)
4Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal)
5HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6HD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8————
9————
10 — — — WEN output (Signal)
11 — — — Trigger pulse input (Signal)
12 VD output (Ground) VD input (Ground) Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)
Rear panel
Factory setting mode of rear panel
Number Switch name Factory-setting mode
Shutter speed (bits 1–4) OFF
Potential accumulation mode (bit 5) FRAME
1Shutter speed/ Restart reset/External trigger shutter Normal
Mode setting DIP switch mode switch (bits 6–8)
γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9) OFF
GAIN switch (bit 0) MGC
2HD/VD signal input/output switch EXT
3Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob twelve o’clock position*
475 Ωtermination switch ON
*When the GAIN switch is set to “MGC” (Manual), you can change the gain level in a range from 0 to 18 dB.
1
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Mode Setting
Specifications of the Trigger
Pulse
•Input impedance: 10 kΩor more.
•The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin
11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
• If you set the trigger pulse with the DIP switches, use
the 100
µ s to 1/4 sec pulse width.
Setting the external shutter speed with the trigger
pulse width
Set the DIP switches 1 to 4 to 0.
You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting the
trigger pulse width to the range of 2
µ sec to 250 msec.
Exposure time = Trigger pulse width +97 µ sec (EIA)
Trigger pulse width +120 µ sec (CCIR)
Notes
•The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field
setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain
a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.
•An image will not be output correctly if another trigger
is input before the image for the previous trigger is
output.
Mode 1 (Non-reset mode) Mode 2 (Reset mode)
Specifications of the Input/Output
Unit: Clock
1Clk=69.84 nsec (EIA)
70.48 nsec (CCIR)
Make sure that the external HD/VD phases against the
standard central phase are as shown in the figure
above. Invalid signal input may cause an error in the
internal reset.
When you restart/reset the camera or operate the
camera by inputting an external trigger shutter pulse,
the Vsync signal for the image is output 1 H later from
the external VD.
Normal:
HD/VD continuous (EIA/CCIR frequencies:
Maintained. Timing: See the figure above.)
Restart/Reset or External trigger shutter
HD continuous/VD (Reset): Any timing if the phase
with HD is within the above range.
Specifications of the WEN
Output
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ.
External
VD
External HD
EVEN,
Non
Interlace
ODD
Mode Setting
2005
100 200
455 (454) 455 (454)
( ): CCIR
4.5 V
0 V
250 H(EIA)
293 H(CCIR)
Input Phase Specifications of
the External HD/VD
2 µ sec
to
1/4 sec
4 to 5.0 V
0 to 1.0 V

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Mode Setting
Normal Shutter
This mode provides continuous video output with the
electronic shutter selected by switches to capture a
high-speed moving object clearly.
Setting of the Normal Shutter
Using the DIP switches on the rear panel
*If you set the mode to flickerless, the positions of DIP switches 1 to 3 are
optional.
Notes
•The positions of DIP switches 6 and 7 are optional.
•The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field
setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain
a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.
External Trigger Shutter
By inputting an external trigger pulse, the camera is
able to capture fast-moving objects clearly.
Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to Mode
1 or Mode 2 (See the table below).
When you set the trigger pulse width to 1/3 of a second
or more, the output signal changes to the normal
VIDEO signal.
There are two modes for timing in which a video
signal is obtained.
• Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)
In this mode, a video signal synchronized with a VD
signal is output after a trigger pulse is input.
– A video signal is synchronized with the external
VD signal when an external HD/VD signal is input.
– A video signal is synchronized with an internal VD
signal when no external HD/VD signal is input.
• Mode 2 (Reset mode)
In this mode, an internal VD is reset, then an internal
video signal is output after trigger pulse input after a
certain period of time.
For details of each timing chart, see pages 14 to 21.
Setting of the External Trigger
Shutter
You can set the shutter speed with the DIP switches or
using the trigger pulse width.
To set the shutter speed with the trigger pulse width, see
page 9.
Using the DIP switches on the rear panel
1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000
Shutter
OFF
1/2000 1/4000
1/10000
(EIA)
1/8000
(CCIR)
Flickerless*
(EIA: 1/100
CCIR: 1/120)
Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)
1/125 1/250
1/100
(EIA)*
1/120
(CCIR)*
1/500
1/1000 1/2000
1/10000
(EIA)
1/8000
(CCIR)
1/4000
(Unit: second)
(Unit: second)

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Mode Setting
Mode 2 (Reset mode)
1/125 1/250
1/100
(EIA)*
1/120
(CCIR)*
1/500
1/1000 1/2000
1/10000
(EIA)
1/8000
(CCIR)
1/4000
(Unit: second)
*If 1/100 (EIA) or 1/120 (CCIR) has been set, the positions of DIP
switches 1 to 3 are optional.
Note
The positions of DIP switches 5, 9 and 0 are optional.

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Mode Setting
Restart/Reset
To set Restart/Reset mode
The information on one screen can be extracted at any
time by externally inputting a restart/reset signal (HD/
VD). To enter this mode, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8
on the rear panel of the camera as shown in the figure
below. The setting is especially effective for the
operation explained below.
The Restart/Reset function extends the CCD
accumulation time, resulting in a highly sensitive
image. This function is effective when you cannot gain
satisfactory sensitivity under normal operating
conditions, or when you want to observe a moving
object. Extend the VD interval (T) period between
external VD pulses.
Long exposure
Note
Some white spots may appear after a long exposure.
EXT HD
TTT
EXT VD
Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.
Sample input timing chart 1
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30) Allowable frequency value ±1%
15.625 kHz (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30) and less than 500 msecond (Recommended)
312.5 H or more (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE) and less than 500 msecond (Recommended)
Four or more VD pulses are required.
Exposure time for the Odd field
Exposure time for the Even field
Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)
Video output
Invalid image
Odd image Even image
Valid frame image

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Mode Setting
EXT HD
T
EXT VD
Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.
When the camera is set to Field Accumulation, images are output based on the field exsposure time of the
CCD.
Sample input timing chart 2
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30) Allowable frequency value ±1%
15.625 kHz (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30) and less than 500 msecond (Recommended)
312.5 H or more (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE) and less than 500 msecond (Recommended)
Four or more VD pulses are required.
Exposure time for the Odd field
Exposure time for the Even field
Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)
Video output
Invalid image
Odd
image
Even image
Valid frame image
1/60
second
1/60
second
Frame image output with a strobe light
The factory setting for this camera is Frame
Accumulation. The images obtained when the normal
continuous shutter or trigger shutter is used are field
images (vertical resolution: 243 lines).
Using a strobe light and Restart/Reset mode, you can
obtain bright frame images by synchronizing any
strobe light. (vertical resolution: 485 lines).
EXT HD
EXT VD
Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.
Avoid flashing in the light-emitting inhibit zone shown below. (The field is transferred to the storage area of the
CCD, so it can be read out.)
Light-emitting inhibit zone:
Between VD and VD +10 H for XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30
Between VD and VD +16 H for XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE
Sample input timing chart
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30) Allowable frequency value ±1%
15.625 kHz (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
VD: 1/60 sec (XC-ES50/ES51/EI50/ES30/EI30)
1/50 sec (XC-ES50CE/ES51CE/EI50CE/ES30CE/EI30CE)
Four or more VD pulses are required.
Strobe light
Exposure time for the Odd field
Exposure time for the Even field
Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)
Video output
Invalid image
Odd
image
Even
image
Valid frame image

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Mode Setting
3
3
2
2
1
1
Timing Charts
When set to Mode 1
For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width
HD/VD input
◆ Continuous VD input
*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to
input both HD and VD signals.
*2 Exposure time (Te)
Te = Trigger pulse width +97
µ sec (EIA)
Te = Trigger pulse width +120
µ sec (CCIR)
(The effective trigger pulse width for the external
trigger shutter operation is between 2
µ s and 1/4 s.)
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger
falling edge restores the external trigger shutter
operation. In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms
period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
There is no guarantee of operation for any trigger
input selected in this period.
*4 If there is a falling edge on the external VD within
a period of –65 to +10
µ s from the falling trigger
edge (1and 2in the figure), it is not defined
whether the image is output for the external VD
falling edge or the image is output for the next
external VD falling edge. (1in the figure shows
that the image is output for the next external VD.
2shows the image for the external VD.) In this
case, see WEN since output of the image and WEN
make up a pair. In any other cases, the image is
output for the external VD falling edge after the
trigger falling edge (3in the figure).
*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to
the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Note
An image will not be output correctly if another trigger is
input before the image for the previous trigger is output.
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time
(Te)*
2
External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
Exposure time (Te)*2Exposure
time (Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=under 10 µ s*4T: T=under 10
µ s*410
µ s or more
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
65 µ s
10 µ s
Trigger*1
External HD*1
External VD*1
(Continuous
VD)
EXT-VD
Video out
WEN
TRG
EXT-VD
EXT-VD
*5

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Mode Setting
1
1
2
2
For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width
HD/VD input
◆ Continuous HD input/Single VD input
*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to
input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input
the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD
falling edge.
*2 Exposure time (Te)
Te = Trigger pulse width +97
µ sec (EIA)
Te = Trigger pulse width +120
µ sec (CCIR)
(The effective trigger pulse width for the external
trigger shutter operation is between 2
µ s and 1/4 s.)
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a
continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)
The trigger falling edge restores the external
trigger shutter operation. In this case, the area
between the falling edge of a trigger pulse and the
subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger
input inhibition area. There is no guarantee of
operation for any trigger input selected in this
period.
*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10
µ s to
65 ms after the trigger falling edge (1and 2in
the figure). There is no guarantee of operation
when any other input is selected. If an invalid
signal is input, the input is changed to a valid
signal and, after several V signals, normal
operation will resume.
*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to
the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Note
Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal
make up a pair.
An image will not be output correctly if another trigger
is input before the image for the previous trigger is
output.
External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time (Te)*2Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=10 µ s to 65 ms*4min 10
µ s
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
Trigger*1
External VD*1
External VD*1
(Single VD)
Video out
WEN
*5
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)

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Mode Setting
1
1
2
2
3
3
For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width
No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)
*1 This is a signal input from outside.
*2 Exposure time (Te)
Te = Trigger pulse width +97
µ sec (EIA)
Te = Trigger pulse width +120
µ sec (CCIR)
(The effective trigger pulse width for the external
trigger shutter operation is between 2
µ s and 1/4 s.)
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger
falling edge restores the external trigger shutter
operation. In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms
period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers
input in this period.
*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there is
no external input and the HD/VD signal I/O switch
on the rear panel is set to INT.
*5 In the external trigger operation, the image is
output for the internal VD falling edge after the
trigger falling edge (1and 2in the figure). If the
period from the trigger falling edge to the internal
VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10
µ s,
there may be a delay of 1 VD in the output. (3in
the figure shows that the image is output for the
next internal VD). In this case, see WEN since the
image and WEN make up a pair. (The internal VD
falling edge and the beginning of the equivalent
pause in the V period of the SYNC have the same
phase.)
*6 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to
the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Note
An image will not be output correctly if another trigger
is input before the image for the previous trigger is
output.
External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure
time (Te)*2
Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=10 µ s or more*5
Trigger*1
Internal VD*4
Video out
WEN
Exposure
time (Te)*2
T: T=under 10 µ s*5
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
*6

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Mode Setting
1
1
3
3
2
2
For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches
HD/VD input
◆ Continuous VD input
*1 This is a signal input from outside. The continuous
VD frequency is one field. Make sure you input
HD and VD at the same time.
*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the
setting of the DIP switches.
For details, see Page 10.
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger
falling edge restores the external trigger shutter
operation. In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms
period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers
input in this period.
External trigger shutter operation Normal
operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time (Te)*2Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=under 10 ms*4
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
Exposure time (Te)*
2
100 µ s to 250 ms
T: T=10 ms or more*4T: T=10 ms or
more*4
Trigger*1
External HD*1
Video out
WEN
External VD*1
(Continuous
VD)
*4 An image is output when an external VD signal
falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2
and 3in the figure). If the period from the trigger
rising edge to the external VD falling edge (T in
the figure) is under 10 ms, there may be a delay of
1 VD in the output. (1in the figure shows that the
image is output for the next external VD). In this
case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up
a pair.
Note
An image will not be output correctly if another trigger
is input before the image for the previous trigger is
output.
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)

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Mode Setting
For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches
HD/VD input
◆ Continuous HD input/Single VD input
*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to
input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input
the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD
falling edge.
*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the
setting of the DIP switches.
For details, see Page 10.
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a
continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)
The trigger falling edge restores the external
trigger shutter operation. In this case, the area
between the falling edge of a trigger pulse and the
subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger
input inhibition area. There is no guarantee of
operation for any triggers input in this period.
1
1
2
2
*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10 ms to
75 ms after the trigger rising edge (1and 2in
the figure). There is no guarantee of operation
when any other input is selected. If an invalid
signal is input, the input is changed to a valid
signal, and after several V signals, normal
operation will resume.
Note
Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal
make up a pair.
An image will not be output correctly if another trigger
is input before the image for the previous trigger is
output.
External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time (Te)*2Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=10 ms to 75 ms*4
Trigger*1
External HD*1
Video out
WEN
External VD*1
(Single VD)
min.10 ms
100 µ s to 250 ms
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)

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Mode Setting
For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches
No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)
*1 This is a signal input from outside.
*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the
setting of the DIP switches.
For details, see Page 10.
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger
falling edge restores the external trigger shutter
operation. In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms
period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers
input in this period.
*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there
is no external input and the HD/VD signal
input/output switch on the rear panel is set to INT.
1
12
3
3
2
*5 An image is output when an internal VD signal
falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2
and 3in the figure). If the period from the
trigger rising edge to the internal VD falling edge
(T in the figure) is under 10 ms, it is not defined
whether the image is output for the internal VD
falling edge or the image is output for the next
internal VD falling edge. (1in the figure shows
that the image is output for the next internal VD).
In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN
make up a pair.
(The internal VD falling edge and the beginning
of the equivalent pause in the V period of the
SYNC have the same phase.)
Note
An image will not be output correctly if another
trigger is input before the image for the previous
trigger is output.
External trigger shutter operation
Normal
operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time (Te)*
2
Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
T: T=under 10 ms*5
Trigger*1
Internal VD*4
Video out
WEN
T: T=10 ms or
more*5
100 µ s to 250 ms
T: T=10 ms or more*5
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
Exposure time (Te)*
2

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Mode Setting
When set to Mode 2
For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width
*1 This is a signal input from outside. The trigger
input frequency must be [Trigger pulse width + 1
field + 2 H frequency] or more. The operation is
not guaranteed for shorter frequencies. If invalid
data is input, normal operation is resumed several
Vs after entering the correct data.
*2 Exposure time (Te)
Te = Trigger pulse width +97
µ sec (EIA)
Te = Trigger pulse width +120
µ sec (CCIR)
(The effective trigger pulse width for the external
trigger shutter operation is between 2
µ s and 1/4 s.)
*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the
trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger
falling edge restores the external trigger shutter
operation. In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms
period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers
input in this period.
External trigger shutter operation Normal operation*3
Mode transition state
External input
inhibition area
(50 ms)
External trigger
shutter operation
Exposure time (Te)*2Exposure time
(Te)*2
Trigger pulse width*3
Trigger*1
Video out
WEN
1 H to 2 H*4
1 H to 2 H*4
*4 A VD signal is generated after 1 H to 2 H from the
trigger falling edge, then the image is output
synchronized with the VD generation.
*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to
the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)
*5
250 H (EIA)
293 H (CCIR)