Videology 20Z704 USB Installation and operating instructions

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IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC.
Application Note
20/21Z704 USB
Color Camera
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Videology Imaging Solutions, Inc. USA
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Table Of Contents
1. Specifications.................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Lens (Canon) ............................................................................................. 3
1.2. Camera Function ........................................................................................ 3
1.3. Dimensions ................................................................................................ 5
1.4. Optional Accessories ................................................................................... 5
2. Specifications (for USB)...................................................................................... 6
2.1. Features .................................................................................................... 6
2.2. PC Minimum System Requirements ............................................................... 6
2.3. Software Download ..................................................................................... 6
2.4. Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 7
3. Measurement Specifications ................................................................................ 8
4. Environment Condition And Test.......................................................................... 8
5. Interface .......................................................................................................... 8
6. Recommended Circuit For Local Controls............................................................. 10
7. Lens Test Condition ......................................................................................... 13
7.1. Zoom ...................................................................................................... 13
7.2. Focus ...................................................................................................... 13
7.3. Auto Iris .................................................................................................. 13
8. Appendix 1 ..................................................................................................... 14
8.1. OSD (On Screen Display) Format ................................................................ 14
8.1.1. Decryption ........................................................................................ 15
8.2. Menu Descriptions..................................................................................... 16
8.2.1. Menu Format ..................................................................................... 16
8.2.2. Using MENU....................................................................................... 16
8.3. Menu Description ...................................................................................... 16
9. Appendix 2 ..................................................................................................... 18
9.1. Measurement Conditions............................................................................ 18
9.2. Measuring System .................................................................................... 19
9.3. Measurment Procedure .............................................................................. 20
9.4. Color Reproduction.................................................................................... 21
9.5. Luminance S/N......................................................................................... 22
9.6. Horizontal Resolution................................................................................. 22
9.7. Low Luminance Sensitivity ......................................................................... 22
10. Contact ...................................................................................................... 23
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1. Specifications
Signal System NTSC (20Z704USB) PAL (21Z704USB) REMARKS
Scanning System 2:1 Interface
Scanning Frequency (H) 15.734 KHz 15.625 KHz
Scanning Frequency (V) 59.94 Hz 50 Hz
Image Sensor ¼ Inch Solid State Interline CCD Image Sensor SONY
Total Pixels No. 811 (H) X 508 (V) 410K 795 9H) X 596 (V) 470K
Effective Pixels No. 768 (H) X 494 (V) 380K 752 (H) X 582 (V) 440K
“ Bold: Default Mode ”
1.1. Lens (Canon)
F1.4 ~ 2.8, f = 4.0 ~ 64.0 mm, x16 Zoom Video Auto Focus
Angle of View H: 470(WIDE), 30(TELE)
Zoom Durability
More than 500k at Room Temperature
Focus Durability
More than 500k at Room Temperature
Iris Durability
More than 500k at Room Temperature
Focus Length
∞~ 1.0m (Tele)~0.01m (Wide)
Signal Process
Digital Signal Process
Sync System
Internal
1.2. Camera Function
Optical Zoom
TELE ~ WIDE (Zoom Speed: 6 sec)
Digital Zoom
ON / Off (X8 times)
Video Focus
Auto / Manual (NEAR ~ FAR) / Push Auto
Manual Mode
Zoom Start Zoom Stop
Manual (AF Action is activated for a moment before focus stops)
Manual
White Balance
Auto / Indoor / Outdoor / Push Auto / Manual (R&B Gain Level UP/Down)
Special (R or B Gain Level Control)
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Shutter Speed
Auto / Manual (1/60 ~ 1/ 10000 (NTSC) / 1/50 ~ 1/10000 (PAL))
Iris Control
Auto / Manual (Manual Iris Level: UP ~ Down)
Gain Control
Auto / Manual (Auto Gain Control: UP ~ Down
Sharpness
Manual (Sharpness UP ~ Down)
Brightness
Manual (Brightness UP ~ Down)
Negative
Off / On (Negative Level UP ~ DOWN)
OSD Function
On / Off English / Chinese (See an Annexed Document “ APPENDIX 1 ”)
Flickerless
Off / On (1 / 100 sec Shutter Set (NTSC) / 1/120 sec Shutter Set (PAL))
Back Light
Off / On/ Auto
Video Output Level
Video Level 0.714 ± 0.07V (100 ± 10 IRE)
Sync Level 0.286 ± 0.035V (40 ± 10 IRE)
NTSC
Burst Level 0.286 ± 0.035V (40 ± 10 IRE)
Video Level 700 ± 70 mV
Sync Level 300 ± 35 mV
PAL
Burst Level 300 ± 35 mV
Color Reproduction
COLOR RED BLUE YELLOW BURST
Amplitude (%) 200 ± 40% 130 ± 40% 115 ± 40% 100% (Base)NTSC
Phase (0) 103 ± 200345 ± 200170 ± 2001800(Base)
Amplitude (%) 200 ± 40% 130 ± 40% 115 ± 40% 100% (Base)PAL
Phase (0) 103 ± 200345 ± 200170 ± 2001350(Base)
Horizontal Resolution
More than 470 Lines
Luminance S/N
More than 48dB
Sensitivity
Typ. 1Lux ---- At Signal Level 30 IRE
(LENS-F: F = 1.4 (WIDE) AGC Gain: Max)
Supplied Voltage
9.0V ~ 15.0V (Recommendation 12.0 V ±0.5 V .)
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Supplied Current
210 mA (Steady-state)
350 mA (Max) ----- While zooming and focusing
Power consumption
5.4 W (Max)
1.3. Dimensions
(W ×H ×D) 58.8mm ×56.9mm ×87.8mm without a converter lens
Weight
225g (Approx.)
Body Color
Nickel
Remote Controller and Receiver Support
Model Option
1.4. Optional Accessories
• 5 pin Harness A’Y (For Communication and Analog Audio Input) {option}
• 10 Pin Harness A’Y (For Control)
• 3 Pin Harness A’Y (For Remote Controller)
• 5 Pin USB Cable A’Y (For USB Operation)
• Converter Lens: 35Cm ~ 49Cm
• Converter Lens: 25Cm ~ 35Cm
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2. Specifications (for USB)
Signal System NTSC 20Z704USB PAL 21Z704USB REMARK
Full motion
video
15 frame/sec
(Resolution 640 x 240)
(VGA display 640 x 480)
30 frame/sec
(CIF resolution 320 x 240)
15 frame/sec
(Resolution 640 x 240)
(VGA display 640 x 480)
25 frame/sec
(CIF resolution 352 x 288)
Still image
capture
640X480 (VGA)
320X240 (CIF)
768X576 (VGA)
352X288 (CIF)
USB Bandwidth 7.5Mbps
OS Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
2.1. Features
• Full motion video
• 30 fps at CIF resolution Video Capture via USB
• Audio input for simultaneous audio capture via USB (option)
• VGA (640X480) resolution still image capture
• Hot plug-and-play operation
• WDM streaming driver fully compatible with Microsoft DirectShow.
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
• Compatible with popular video conferencing software and Video for Windows
applications.
• Compatible with TWAIN applications for still image capture
• Self Powered (Input 12V, Max.450mA)
• USB Bandwidth utilization is adjustable (7.5Mbps)
Camera/Feature Control (For custom application software, API functions are needed.
Please download at http://www.videologyinc.com/)
2.2. PC Minimum System Requirements
• 16bit VGA Display Adapter
• PC with a Pentium Processor 233MHz with MMX, and 32Mb of memory
• USB Port
• Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
2.3. Software Download
Drivers for camera models 20/21Z704USB and 20/21Z704USB-SYS
(model number SFT-03005) can be downloaded at the following address
http://www.videologyinc.com/downloadVIEWERs/SFT-03005v3.2.4.zip
For now, as in the past, our video engineers and technical support specialists are available
to provide telephone, e-mail, and custom WEB-based support to current OEM customers.
Contact U.S. technical support staff by email at: [email protected]
Contact European technical support staff by email at: [email protected]
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2.4. Technical Specifications
NTSC 15 frames/sec at VGA size (640 x 240 Resolution)
(640 x 480 Display)
30 frames/sec at CIF size (320 x 240)
Video Capture
PAL 15 frames/sec at VGA size (640 x 240 Resolution)
(640 x 480 Display)
30 frames/sec at CIF size (352 x 288)
NTSC 640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240 (CIF) RGB 24 Bit
PAL 768 x 576 (VGA), 384 x 288 (CIF) RGB 24 Bit
High resolution
still image capture
Note: For custom application software, API functions are
needed. Please download at http://www.videologyinc.com/
Image formats RGB 16,24 Bits, YUV422, YUV12
Image resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240
WDM device driver VFW
compliant TWAIN
compliant
* Audio driver supports audio
preview through sound card.
(Option)
Software Drivers
*CAUTION!!
There may be conflicts with pre-existing USB drivers from
other video devices. Check whether this is on system.
Removal may be necessary. Audio drivers that are improperly
installed or missing their device may also cause conflicts. In
such a case, remove driver or connect device.
USB Standard USB 1.1 Compliant
USB Bandwidth 7.5 Mbps
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3. Measurement Specifications
*Standard Measurement Condition and Measurement Procedure
See “ APPENDIX 2 ”
4. Environment Condition And Test
Operating Condition
Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C (Recommended: -5°C ~ 40°C)
Humidity 10% ~ .85%
Storage Condition
Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C
Humidity 0% ~ 90%
High Temperature storage Test
Leave the camera packed at a temperature of 60°C for 72 Hours. Then bring it to room
temperature and leave it for 8 Hours. There should be no problem in performance.
Low Temperature storage Test
Leave the camera packed at a temperature of -20°C for 72 Hours. Then bring it to room
temperature for 8 Hours. There should be no problem in performance.
5. Interface
Pin Assignment
J3, 10 Pin Connector; Maker Molex/Yeon-ho, 12505WR-10A00
* Is the color of the cable. (If offered)
PIN No. NAME I/O * Color Note
1 C - OUT Output White
2 Y - OUT Output Gray
3 GND (For Video) Violet
4 VIDEO OUT Output Blue
5 DC IN (ALIVE) Input Green 9 V ~ 15 V (Recommendation 12±0.5 V)
6 KEY 1 Input Yellow
7 KEY 2 Input Orange
8 DD ON Output Red For Video Presenter
9 POWER ON Input Brown
10 GND (For Power) Black
Pin Assignment
J2, J10, 3 Pin Connector; Maker Molex/Yeon-ho, 12505WR-03A00: R/C Receiver
J2 J10
Pin No. NAME I/O
3 DC OUT Output
2 GND (For R/C)
1 R/C DATA Input
Pin No. NAME I/O
1 DC OUT Output
2 GND (For R/C)
3 R/C DATA Input
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Pin Assignment
J404, 5 Pin Connector; Maker Molex/Yeon-ho, 12505WR-05A00
J401 * is the color of the cable. (If it offered)
PIN No. NAME I/O * Color Note
1 Audio IN Input Yellow Analog Audio Input
2 GND (For Audio) Black
3 GND (For Data) Black
4 TD (For RS- 232C) Output Brown
CMOS Level 5V (Low: Max 0.8V, High:
Min 3.7V)
5 RD (For RS-232C) Input Red
CMOS Level 5V (Low: Max 0.8V, High:
Min 3.7V)
* The 10 pin Connector over the camera module is used for manufacturing. (Not for user)
Pin Assignment
(J402, 5 Pin Connector; Maker Molex/Yeon-ho, 12505WR-05A00)
J401 * is the color of the cable. (If it offered)
PIN No. NAME I/O * Color Note
1 Power RED USB VCC
2 D- White USB Data-
3 D+ Green USB Data+
4 GND (For data) Black USB GND
5 GND (For shield) Black USB SHIELD GND
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6. Recommended Circuit For Local Controls
Selectable KEY Function
NO.
Function NO. Function
1 Tele (Normal Speed) 16 Backlight On / Off
2 Wide (Normal Speed) 17 Color / Black
3 Tele (High Speed) 18 Initial Set
4 Wide (High Speed) 19 Power On / Off
5 Focus Auto / Manual 20 Shutter Speed
6 Digital Effect 21 Menu On / Off
7 Manual Focus, Far 22 Flickerless On /Off
8 Manual Focus, Near 23 Image Mirror On /Off
9 WB Mode Auto / Push Auto 24 Language English / Chinese (Korean)
10 WB Push Auto On 25 Mirror
11 Brightness (Negative) Control (+) 26 Red control
12 Brightness (Negative) Control (-) 27 Blue control
13 Sharpness Control (+) 28 SNAPSHOT
14 Sharpness Control (-) 29
15 Positive / Negative 30
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Figure 1. KEY Function
180K68K
FOCUS
A
UTO/
MANUAL
MIRROR Initial SET FAR (-)NEAR (+) MENU
(OSD
ON/OFF)
WIDE (-)
6KEY 1
0.01uF
TELE (+)
33K18K6.8K 8.2K 12K
* If you keep pressing MENU over 2 seconds, OSD will be off.
Menu mode will be displayed again once Menu is pressed.
180K68K
B/WNEG/POS SNAP
SHOT
SHARP (+)BRT (-) SHARP (-)BRT (+)
7KEY 2
0.01uF
POWER
ON/OFF
33K18K6.8K 8.2K 12K
Figure 2. POWER ON
Alive Vcc
Figure 3. Power On Function
Vcc for Video Presenter
POWER ON
(Remote Controller)
CAMERA MODULE
6DD ON
6DD ON
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Figure 4. Remote Controller
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7. Lens Test Condition
7.1. Zoom
TELE
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7.2. Focus
1 sec
p
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1 C
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cle
1V
p
ause
1V
p
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1V
1 C
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RESE
T
WIDE
NEA
R
FA
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7.3. Auto Iris
OPEN
3 sec
1.5sec
1 C
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cle
1.5sec
CLOSE
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8. Appendix 1
8.1. OSD (On Screen Display) Format
OSD Display Position
5
TX20
W
7
WAIT
6
X1000
432
1
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8.1.1. Decryption
FUNCTION OSD FORMAT DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Non Display Focus Auto Mode
1 Focus Mode
Focus Manual Mode
Non Display Mirror Mode Off
2 Mirror Mode
Mirror Mode On
Non Display Back Light Off
3 Back Light Back Light On
Non Display White Balance AUTO
4 WBC Mode
Push Auto White Balance:
In this mode “Push Key” pressed, the white
balance tracks automatically (PWB Auto Mode).
“Push Key” released, the white balance is
preserved with the current settings (PWB Manual
Mode).
FUNCTION OSD FORMAT DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Non Display Normal Shutter (NTSC:1/60)
(PAL:1/50)
5 Shutter
Speed
1/125
.
.
.
1/10000
8 variable steps.
(Can be set to 28 steps by Manufacture Option)
6 Wait Mode WAIT Indicates the camera stand-by mode until the
camera power turns ON.
Zoom
Display
; In case of 16X Zoom; Optical Zoom only mode
; (Current Zoom : 10X)
; In case of 128X Zoom; Digital Zoom 2X mode
;(Current Zoom: 20X)
Sharpness
Adjustment
Mode
DISPLAY
7
Brightness
Adjustment
Mode
DISPLAY
W T X10
W T X20
X10
X34
* The OSDs of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 disappear 5 sec later.
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8.2. Menu Descriptions
8.2.1. Menu Format
MENU
1 IMAGE MIRROROFF (ON)
2 NEG / POS POS (NEG)
3 COLOR ON (OFF)
4 WB CONTROL AUTO
(PUSHAUTO)
5 BRIGHTNESS 18
6 SHARPNESS 10
7 INIT DATA OFF(ON)
END
8.2.2. Using MENU
1) Menu Mode
In order to display the MENU on the screen, Press the MENU key.
If you keep pressing MENU over 2 seconds, OSD will be off.
Menu mode will be displayed again once Menu is pressed.
2) Menu Item selection Mode
Position Hand Mark to each ITEM you want to change by using Wide and Tele Keys.
3) Menu Data Change Mode
Press the NEAR and FAR key. Then the right side of selected ITEM will blink and the
values can be changed by using Tele and Wide keys.
4) Press the NEAR and FAR key again to return to Mode (2).
5) To escape from Menu Mode, press Menu key again in Mode (2).
Remarks: NEAR and FAR Key Switches Menu Item selection Mode (2) and Menu Data
change Mode (3).
8.3. Menu Description
Image Mirror
When IMAGE MIRROR is ON state, the image is displayed in the opposite direction.
Neg/Pos
Use to change NEGATIVE and POSITIVE mode.
ON: Negative Mode, OFF: Positive Mode.
Color
ON: Color Mode, OFF: B / W (Monochrome Mode).
WB Control Mode
Use to change White Balance Mode.
- AUTO: WB Range 28000K ∼80000K.
PUSH AUTO: In this Mode you can adjust White point by using PUSH AUTO Key. ( )
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Brightness
Use to change the brightness level of scene (0 ~ 48)
Use to change Negative level
Sharpness
Use to change the contour of scene (0 ~ 15).
Init Set
Turn the initial mode ON, the changed data are renewed to manufacturer setting.
(The data are initialized to its shipping condition)
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9. Appendix 2
9.1. Measurement Conditions
Standard Measurement Conditions
Supplied Voltage DC 12V ±0.5 V
Ambient Temperature 23°C
Humidity 60 % RH
Measurement Fixture Video output, DC input, RS-232C level Convert (5Vpp -
> 12Vpp)
Power Supply 12V ±0.5 V
Color Monitor CMM20 - 11, Shibasoku or Equivalent
Monochrome Monitor More than 800 TV Lines Horizontal Resolution
Waveform Monitor/
Vector Scope
1720A, Tektronix (NTSC / EIA) or Equivalent
1730A, Tektronix (PAL / CCIR) or Equivalent
S / N (Signal to Noise)
Meter
VN31AX, Shibasoku (NTSC/PAL/EIA/CCIR) or Equivalent
Illumination Meter /
Color Temperature Meter
XY-1 / CL-100, Minolta Camera or Equivalent
Light Box Dai Nippon Printing Co.
- Color Temperature 3200。K ±100 。K
- Illumination More than 2000 Lux
Test Charts (Transparent Chart)
Color Bar Chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co.
Gray Scale Chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co. (Gamma
0.45)
Resolution Chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co. (Reflective
Chart)
Gray Scale Chart, Murakami Color Research Lab
Light Source
Halogen Lamp (with Dimmer Switch)
- Color Temperature 3200 ° K ± 100 ° K
- Illumination Variable with Dimmer
Color Temperature Filter LB 140, Hoya or Kenko or Equivalent
(Color Temperature Conversion Filter)
Adjustment PC With Serial Port 1 or 2
RS-232C Cable Each Terminal Connector (D-Sub 9 Pin)
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9.2. Measuring System
1) System 1.
Measurement
Fixture
Camera
Light Box
Color
Monitor
Monochrome
Monitor
Waveform /
Vector scope
FFC
PC with
Serial
Port
2
)
S
y
stem 2.
Light Source
Reflective Chart
Same as above System 1.
Camera
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9.3. Measurment Procedure
VIDEO OUTPUT LEVEL
TEST CONDITIONS Refer to “ MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS”
MEASURING SYSEM System 1.
PROCEDURE:
1. Shoot the gray scale chart, and zoom WIDE or TELE to fit a scene of monitor fully by PC.
2. Measure the video output level on the waveform monitor
(Before the above measurement, Measure the SYNC and BURST level)
Video Output
SPECIFICATION:
Video Level A 100 ± 10 IRE
Sync Level B 40 ± 5 IRE
NTSC
Burst Level C 40 ± 5 IRE
Video Level A 700 ± 70 mV
Sync Level B 300 ± 35 mV
PAL
Burst Level C 300 ± 35 mV
C
B
A
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