3-203-942-07 (1)
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
Sony Corporation 1999 Printed in Japan
XC-ES51/ES51CE
XC-ES50/ES50CE/ES30/ES30CE
XC-EI50/EI50CE/EI30/EI30CE
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Operating Instructions
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _____________ Serial No. ______________
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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English
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XC-ES/EI CCD Charge Coupled Device
768 494 CCD
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VCL-08YM/12YM/16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M
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VCT-333I
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DC-700
DC-700
DC-700 DC-700
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
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GND1
GND3
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Camera
When installing the camera Fig. A
When you install the camera with various peripheral devices and if the
devices have different ground electric potential, ground only one device. In
case there is a ground electric potential difference, the camera may be
damaged.
1 Power supply unit 2 Abnormal electricity
3 Ground electric potencial difference 4 Monitor
Notes on Operation
Power supply
The camera operates on +12 V DC. Use a stable power source free from
ripple or noise.
Foreign bodies
Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any flammable or metal objects in the
camera body.
Locations for operation and storage
Avoid operation or storage in the following places.
• Extremely hot or cold locations. Recommended temperature range is 0°C
to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).
• Locations subject to strong vibration
• Near generators of strong electromagnetic radiation such as TV or radio
transmitters
Care
Use a blower to remove dust from the surface of the lens or optical filter.
Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
If the camera is very grimy, apply a cloth soaked in a mild detergent then
wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply organic solvents such as alcohol or
benzine which may damage the finish.
Overview
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain for
future reference.
The XC-ES/EI series is a monochrome video camera module using an
interline transfer CCD (Charge Coupled Device) solid state image sensor.
High image quality
The interline transfer CCD provides a high-resolution image with 768 × 494
pixels (XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30) or 752 × 582 pixels (XC-ES51CE/
ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE).
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.
• Gain: Auto/Manual
• γ compensation
• Synchronized input/output
• Potential accumulation: FRAME/FIELD
• 75 Ω termination
• Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter
External synchronization
HD (horizontal drive), VD (vertical drive) signals: The camera module
automatically determines whether to operate in interlace or noninterlace
mode from the HD and VD 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 rear panel switch.
Electronic shutter function
Shutter speed can be selected from a wide range (1/125 to 1/10000 sec.) or
in flickerless (FL) mode.
Body fixing
The screw holes to install the camera module are located under the front
panel (the CCD reference plane). Installing the camera module on the front
panel minimizes deviation of the optical axis.
The connector complies with the new EIAJ 12-pin
assignment
The new pin arrangement allows the connector to accept a trigger pulse and
a WEN signal.
System Components Fig. B
The CCD Black-and-White Video Camera Module XC-ES/EI series system
comprises the following optional products (available separately).
1 CCD Black-and-White Video Camera Module
This is a small-size, high-resolution, monochrome video camera module
using an interline transfer CCD image sensor.
2 CCXC-12P02N (2 m, 6.6 ft)/05N (5 m, 16.4 ft)/10N (10 m, 32.8 ft)/25N
(25 m, 82 ft) camera cable
This is attached to the DC IN/SYNC connector of the camera module and is
used for power supply, transmission of video signals, and exchange of sync
signals.
3 C-mount lens (For visible light)
Recommended lens: VCL-08YM/12YM/16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M
4 DC-700/700CE camera adaptor
This is connected to the camera module to enable power supply from
ordinary AC power source, and also handles transmission of video signals
from the camera module and exchange of sync signals between the camera
module and an external sync signal generator.
5 VCT-333I tripod adaptor
This attaches to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module
to a tripod.
Connection example Fig. C
Connecting DC-700/700CE (not supplied)
Connect the camera module to the power via the DC-700/700CE camera
adaptor.
For details on the DC-700/700CE camera adaptor, refer to the DC-700/
700CE Instruction Manual.
1 Monitor 1 DC IN/SYNC connector
2 C-mount lens (e.g. VCL-16Y-M) 2 To VIDEO 1 connector
3 75 Ω coaxial cable 3 To CAMERA connector
4 Camera cable (e.g. CCXC-12P05N) 4 To AC IN connector
5 TRIG generator, Image processor 5 To AC power source
6 Sync. signal generator 6 To HD connector
7 To VD/SYNC connector
8 HD output
9 VD output
Location and Function of Parts and Operation
Front/Top/Bottom Fig. D
1 Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens or other optical equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than 7 mm (9/32 inch) from the lens mount.
1 Lens mount face 2 7 mm (9/32 inch) or less
2 Reference holes (Top)
3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (bottom)
4 Reference holes (bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module. Locking the
camera module into these holes secures the optical axis alignment.
For details on dimensions, etc., see “About the Technical Manual” on the lower right of
the back side.
You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on a tripod, you will need
to install the VCT-333I tripod adaptor to the camera on the reference holes
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WEN
TRIG
HD
VD/SYNC
AC IN
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DIP /
DIP switch setting
a
Shutter speed
( : / unit: second)
OFF
Shutter
OFF
1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000
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Flickerless
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(EIA: 1/100
CCIR: 1/120)
1/2000 1/4000 1/10000
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bit 1 3
Flickerless setting (bits 1–3): Arbitrary
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Potential accumulation mode
FRAME FIELD
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Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch
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Normal
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Restart
Reset
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External Trigger
Shutter mode 2
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External Trigger
Shutter mode
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bit 6, 7
Normal setting (bits 6 and 7): Arbitrary
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CCXC-12P05N DC 12V
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6HD ( )HD ( )
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9— —
10 — WEN ( )
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Rear Fig. E
5 DC IN/HD/VD (DC power input/sync signal I/O)/VIDEO OUT
connector (12-pin)
You can connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to input the +12 V DC
power supply and to output the video signal from the camera module. When
a sync signal generator is connected to this connector, the camera module
is synchronized with the external sync signals. The pin configuration of this
connector is as follows.
(For details on the pin arrangement, see Figure E-5.)
Pin No.
External Sync mode
Pin No.
External Sync mode
(HD/VD) (HD/VD)
1 Ground 7 VD input (Signal)
2 +12 V DC 8 —
3 Video output (Ground) 9 —
4 Video output (Signal) 10 —
5 HD input (Ground) 11 —
6 HD input (Signal) 12 VD input (Ground)
Pin No. Restart reset External trigger shutter
1 Ground Ground
2 +12 V DC +12 V DC
3 Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground)
4 Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal)
5 HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6 HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7 Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8— —
9— —
10 — WEN output (Signal)
11 — Trigger pulse input (Signal)
12 Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)
Pin No. Camera sync output Pin No. Camera sync output
1 Ground 7 VD output (Signal)
2 +12 V DC 8 —
3 Video output (Ground) 9 —
4 Video output (Signal) 10 —
5 HD output (Ground) 11 —
6 HD output (Signal) 12 VD output (Ground)
6 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch See Fig. F
1 Shutter speed (bits 1–4)
Set an appropriate shutter speed. See Figure F-a for the settings.
(Factory setting: OFF)
2 Potential accumulation mode (bit 5)
See Figure F-b for the settings. (Factory setting: FRAME)
3 Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch (bits 6–8)
See Figure F-c for the settings. (Factory setting: Normal)
4 γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9)
Turn on this switch to enable the γ compensation. See Figure F-d
for the setting. (Factory setting: OFF)
5 GAIN switch (bit 0)
This switch selects MGC (manual adjustment) or AGC (automatic
adjustment). See Figure
F
-e for the setting. (Factory setting: MGC)
Notes
• Do not use any other settings for Restart reset/External trigger shutter
mode except those shown in Figure F-c. Using other settings may
cause the camera to malfunction.
• If you set the External trigger shutter mode, set 0 in bits 1–4.
7 HD/VD signal input/output switch
Set the switch to INT to output the HD/VD signals from the camera module.
Set the switch to EXT to input the HD/VD signals from an external unit.
(Factory setting: EXT)
8 Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob
If you have set DIP switch 6-5 to MGC (manual adjustment), you can
control the gain manually by adjusting this knob.
9 75 Ω termination switch
Turn off if you do not terminate. (Factory setting: ON)
Using a tripod
To use the tripod, install the VCT-333I tripod adaptor (not supplied) on the
camera module.
Use a tripod screw with a protrusion (4) extending
from the installation surface, as follows:
ISO standard: Length 4.5 mm ±0.2 mm
ASA standard: Length 0.197 inch
Note
If you install a tripod adaptor (not supplied), use the screws provided.
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Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD
(Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision
technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a
malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is
being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may
be distorted.
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or
flicker.
Specifications
Imaging system
Pickup device XC-ES51/ES51CE/ES50/ES50CE/EI50/EI50CE:
Interline transfer 1/2 type CCD
XC-ES30/ES30CE/EI30/EI30CE: Interline transfer
1/3 type CCD
Effective picture elements (horizontal/vertical)
XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 768 × 494
XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
752 × 582
Optical blank 43 elements on each horizontal line
CCD vertical drive frequency
XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 15.734 kHz ±1%
XC-
ES51CE/
ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
15.625 kHz ±1%
CCD horizontal drive frequency
XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 14.318 MHz
XC-
ES51CE/
ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
14.1875 MHz
Signal system XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: EIA system
XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
CCIR system
Cell size XC-ES51/ES50/EI50: 8.4 × 9.8 µm
(horizontal/vertical) XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/EI50CE: 8.6 × 8.3 µm
XC-ES30/EI30: 6.35 × 7.40 µm
XC-ES30CE/EI30CE: 6.50 × 6.25 µm
Chip size XC-ES51/ES50/EI50: 7.95 × 6.45 mm
(horizontal/vertical) XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/EI50CE: 7.95 × 6.45 mm
XC-ES30/EI30: 6.00 × 4.96 mm
XC-ES30CE/EI30CE: 6.00 × 4.96 mm
Optical system and others
Lens mount C-mount
Flange focal length 17.526 mm
Synchronization Internal/external
(automatically switched according to input signal)
External sync signal I/O
HD/VD (HD/VD level: 2 to 5 Vp-p)
External sync allowable frequency
±1% (of horizontal sync frequency)
H Jitter Within ±50 nsec
Scanning system XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 525 lines
XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
625 lines
2:1 interlace/noninterlace
(automatically switched according to input signal)
Video output 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω unbalanced
Horizontal resolution XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 570 TV lines
XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
560 TV lines
Vertical effective lines XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 485 lines
(with 2:1 interlace) XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
575 lines
Sensitivity XC-ES51: 400 lx, F8
(γ = ON/Gain MIN) XC-ES51CE: 400 lx, F8
XC-ES50: 400 lx, F5.6
XC-ES50CE: 400 lx, F5.6
XC-ES30: 400 lx, F4
XC-ES30CE: 400 lx, F4
XC-EI50: 400 lx, F11
XC-EI50CE: 400 lx, F11
XC-EI30: 400 lx, F8
XC-EI30CE: 400 lx, F8
Minimum illumination XC-ES51/ES51CE: 0.2 lx
XC-ES50/ES50CE/ES30/ES30CE: 0.3 lx
XC-EI50/EI50CE: 0.1 lx
XC-EI30/EI30CE: 0.2 lx
No IR cut filter (Maximum gain, F1.4,
γ compensation ON)
Video S/N ratio 60 dB
Gain AGC/Manual gain control
γγ compensation/γ=1 (selected by switch on the rear
panel)
White clip XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30: 115 IRE ± 10 IRE
XC-ES51CE/ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
805 mV ± 70 mV
Charge accumulation Frame/Field
Shutter Normal shutter/External trigger shutter
Shutter speed Normal shutter: Flickerless
1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,
1/10000 sec. (selected by switch on the rear
panel)
External trigger shutter:
XC-ES51/ES50/ES30/EI50/EI30:
1/4 to 1/10000 sec.
XC-
ES51CE/
ES50CE/ES30CE/EI50CE/EI30CE:
1/4 to 1/8000 sec.
Power +12 V DC (Range: 9 to 16 V)
Power consumption XC-ES51/ES51CE/ES50/ES50CE/EI50/EI50CE:
1.6 W
XC-ES30/ES30CE/EI30/EI30CE: 1.4 W
Operating temperature –10 to +45°C (14 to 113°F)
Storage temperature –20 to +60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Storage relative humidity
20 to 95% (no condensation)
Vibration resistance 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz)
Shock resistance 70 G
External dimension (w/h/d)
29 × 29 × 32 mm
(1
3
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16
× 1
3
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16
× 1
5
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16
inches)
Mass 50 g (2 oz)
Accessories Lens mount cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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About the Technical Manual
The Operating Instructions describe the functions and use of this
product.
For more details, refer to the Technical Manual. Please ask your sales
representative about the Technical Manual.
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γ
compensation
OFF ON
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Gain control
MGC AGC
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DC 12V
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9—
4
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10 —
5
HD ( )
11 —
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HD ( )
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VD ( )
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DIP F
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bit 1 4
F
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OFF
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bit 5
F
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FRAME
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bit 6 8
F
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ON/OFF bit 9
ON
F
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OFF
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Gain bit 0
MGC AGC
F
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MGC
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bit 1 4 0
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HD/VD
HD/VD INT
HD/VD EXT EXT
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M GAIN
DIP
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MGC
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OFF ON
VCT-333I
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ISO
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4.5mm 0.2mm
ASA
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0.197
CCD
CCD Charge Coupled
Device
CCD
CCD
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XC-ES51/ES50/EI50:
1/2 CCD
XC-ES30/EI30:
1/3 CCD
768 494
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CCD 15.734kHz 1
CCD 14.318MHz
EIA
XC-ES51/ES50/EI50: 8.4 9.8 m
XC-ES30/EI30: 6.35 7.4 m
XC-ES51/ES50/EI50: 7.95 6.45mm
XC-ES30/EI30: 6.00 4.96mm
C
17.526mm
HD/VD (HD/VD 2 5Vp-p)
1
H 50nsec
525
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1.0Vp-p 75
570TV
485 (2 1 )
XC-ES51: 400lx F8
( =ON MIN Gain )
XC-ES50: 400lx F5.6
XC-ES30: 400lx F4
XC-EI50: 400lx F11
XC-EI30: 400lx F8
XC-ES51: 0.2lx
XC-ES50/ES30: 0.3lx
XC-EI50: 0.1lx
XC-EI30: 0.2lx
IR cut Filter
( F1.4 ON)
S N 60dB
=1 ( )
115IRE 10IRE
1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
1/4000 1/10000 (
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1/4 1/10000
DC 12V ( 9 16V)
XC-ES51/ES50/EI50: 1.6W
XC-ES30/EI30: 1.4W
10 45
20 60
20 80 ( )
20 95 ( )
10G (20Hz 200Hz)
70G
29 (W) 29 (H) 32 (D)mm
50g
(1)
(1)
Monitor screen
Vertical tails shown on
the image.
Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight,
strong reflected light,
flashlight, the sun)
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