3-867-357-06 (1)
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
Sony Corporation 1999 Printed in Japan
XC-ST70/ST70CE
XC-ST51/ST51CE
XC-ST50/ST50CE
XC-ST30/ST30CE
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Operating Instructions
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Owner’s Record
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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _____________ Serial No. ______________
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For the customers in the USA
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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.
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the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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XC-ST CCD Charge Coupled Device
768 494 CCD
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CCXC-12P02N 2m /05N 5m /10N 10m /
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VCL-08YM/12YM/16Y-M/25Y-M/50Y-M
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CCXC-12P05N
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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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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.
Heat radiation
Do not wrap the camera in cloth or other material while in operation. There
is a danger of overheating.
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 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Humid or dusty locations
• Locations exposed to rain
• 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 which
may damage the finish.
Overview
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain for
future reference.
The XC-ST 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-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30) or 752 × 582 pixels (XC-ST70CE/
ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE).
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.
• Gain: Auto/Fixed/Manual
• γ compensation
• Synchronized input/output
• Potential accumulation: FRAME/FIELD
• 75 Ω termination
• Trigger pulse polarity: +/–
• Shutter speed: 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.
VS (Video/Sync) signals: External synchronization with a video or
composite sync signal. (The unit switches automatically between HD/VD
and VS 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
These mounting screw holes are provided in the reference plane on the
lower surface of the body, allowing mounting with the absolute minimum
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-ST 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
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-ST70I tripod adaptor
This attaches to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module
to a tripod.
Using a tripod
To use the tripod, install the VCT-ST70I 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 inches
Note
If you install a tripod adaptor (not supplied), use the screws provided.
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, see the DC-700/700CE
Instruction Manual.
1 Monitor 3 To CAMERA connector
2 C-mount lens (e.g. VCL-16Y-M) 4 To AC IN connector
3 75 Ω coaxial cable 5 To AC power source
4 Camera cable (e.g. CCXC-12P05N) 6 To HD connector
5 TRIG generator, Image processor 7 To VD/SYNC connector
6 Sync. signal generator 8 HD output
1 DC IN/SYNC connector 9 VD output
2 To VIDEO 1 connector
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 hole (Top)
3 Reference hole/Tripod screw 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-ST70I tripod adaptor to the camera on the reference holes
of the bottom of the camera.
WEN
TRIG
HD
VD/SYNC
AC IN
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CAMERAVIDEO
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DIP /
DIP switch setting
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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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4 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)
5 VIDEO OUT (Video signal output) connector (BNC)
You can use this connector for video signal output from the camera module.
6 γ compensation ON/OFF switch
Turn on this switch for γ compensation. (Factory setting: OFF)
7 GAIN switch
This switch selects AGC (A), fixed gain (F), or manual gain control (M).
(Factory setting: F)
8 Manual gain control
Adjust the gain using this control. GAIN switch 7 must have been set to M
(Manual).
9 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.
2 Potential accumulation mode (bit 5)
See Figure F-b for the settings.
3 Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch (bits 6–8)
See Figure F-c for the settings.
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.
0 75 Ω termination switch
Turn off if you do not terminate. (Factory setting: ON)
qa TRIG polarity switch
Select + or – according to the trigger pulse input from an external unit.
(Factory setting: +)
qs DC IN/SYNC (DC power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)
Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this connector the +12 V DC
power supply and the video signal output 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-qs.)
Pin No.
External Sync mode
HD/VD VS
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) —
6 HD input (Signal) —
7 VD input (Signal) VS input (Signal)
8— —
9— —
10 — —
11 — —
12 VD input (Ground) VS 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)
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-ST70/ST70CE: interline transfer 2/3 type CCD
XC-ST51/ST51CE/ST50/ST50CE:
interline transfer 1/2 type CCD
XC-ST30/ST30CE: interline transfer 1/3 type CCD
Effective picture elements (horizontal/vertical)
XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 768 × 494
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE: 752 × 582
Optical blank 43 elements on each horizontal line
CCD vertical drive frequency
XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 15.734 kHz ±1%
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
15.625 kHz ±1%
CCD horizontal drive frequency
XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 14.318 MHz
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
14.1875 MHz
Signal system XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: EIA system
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
CCIR system
Cell size (horizontal/vertical)
XC-ST70: 11.6 × 13.5 µm
XC-ST70CE: 11.6 × 11.2 µm
XC-ST51/ST50: 8.4 × 9.8 µm
XC-ST51CE/ST50CE: 8.6 × 8.3 µm
XC-ST30: 6.35 × 7.40 µm
XC-ST30CE: 6.50 × 6.25 µm
Chip size (horizontal/vertical)
XC-ST70/ST70CE: 10.25 × 8.5 mm
XC-ST51/ST51CE/ST50/ST50CE: 7.95 × 6.45 mm
XC-ST30/ST30CE: 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
S, VS (sync level: 0.3 Vp-p ±6 dB)
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-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 525 lines
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
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-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 570 TV lines
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
560 TV lines
Vertical effective lines XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 485 lines
(with 2:1 interlace) XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE: 575 lines
Sensitivity XC-ST70/ST70CE/ST50/ST50CE: 400 lx, F8
(γ compensation ON, XC-ST51/ST51CE: 400 lx, F11
0 dB) XC-ST30/ST30CE: 400 lx, F5.6
Minimum illumination XC-ST70/ST70CE/ST50/ST50CE/ST30/ST30CE:
0.3 lx (γ ON)
XC-ST51/ST51CE: 0.2 lx (γ ON)
No IR cut filter (AGC mode, F1.4,
γ compensation ON)
Video S/N ratio XC-ST70/ST51/ST50: 60 dB
XC-ST30: 56 dB
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE: 58 dB
XC-ST30CE: 54 dB
Gain AGC/Fixed gain/Manual gain control
γγ compensation/γ=1 (selected by switch on the rear
panel)
White clip XC-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 115 IRE ± 10 IRE
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
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-ST70/ST51/ST50/ST30: 1/4 to 1/10000 sec.
XC-ST70CE/ST51CE/ST50CE/ST30CE:
1/4 to 1/8000 sec.
Power +12 V DC (Range: 10.5 to 15 V)
Power consumption XC-ST70/ST70CE: 2.1 W
XC-ST51/ST51CE/ST50/ST50CE: 2.0 W
XC-ST30/ST30CE: 1.9 W
Operating temperature –5 to +45°C (23 to 113°F)
Storage temperature –30 to +60°C (–22 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)
44 × 29 × 57.5 mm
(1
3
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4
× 1
3
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16
× 2
3
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8
inches)
Mass XC-ST70/ST70CE: 105 g (4 oz)
XC-ST51/ST51CE/ST50/ST50CE/ST30/ST30CE:
110 g (4 oz)
Accessories Lens mount cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
HD/VD VS
1
2DC12V DC 12V
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5HD ( )—
6HD ( )—
7VD ( )VS ( )
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9— —
10 — —
11 — —
12 VD
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2DC12V DC 12V
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4 ( ) ( )
5HD ( )HD ( )
6HD ( )HD ( )
7 ( )VD ( )
8— —
9— —
10 — WEN ( )
11 — ( )
12
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VD ( )
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DC 12V
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9—
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HD ( )
11 —
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VD ( )
12
VD ( )
CCD
CCD Charge Coupled
Device
CCD
CCD
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XC-ST70: 2/3 CCD
XC-ST51/ST50:
1/2 CCD
XC-ST30:
1/3 CCD
768 494
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CCD 15.734kHz 1
CCD 14.318MHz
EIA
XC-ST70: 11.6 13.5 m
XC-ST51/ST50: 8.4 9.8 m
XC-ST30: 6.35
7.4 m
XC-ST70: 10.25 8.5mm
XC-ST51/ST50: 7.95 6.45mm
XC-ST30: 6.00
4.96mm
C
17.526mm
S VS (SYNC 0.3Vp-p 6dB)
HD/VD (HD/VD
2 5Vp-p)
1
H 50nsec
525
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1.0Vp-p 75
570TV
485 (2 1 )
XC-ST70/ST50: 400lx F8
( ON 0dB) XC-ST51: 400lx F11
XC-ST30: 400lx
F5.6
XC-ST70/ST50/ST30: 0.3lx ( ON)
XC-ST51: 0.2lx
( ON)
IR cut Filter
( F1.4 ON)
S N XC-ST70/ST51/ST50: 60dB
XC-ST30: 56dB
=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 ( 10.5 15V)
XC-ST70: 2.1W
XC-ST51/ST50: 2.0W
XC-ST30: 1.9W
5 45
30 60
20 80 ( )
20 95 ( )
10G (20Hz 200Hz)
70G
44 (W) 29 (H) 57.5 (D)mm
XC-ST70: 105g
XC-ST51/ST50/ST30: 110g
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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.
Monitor screen
Vertical tails shown on
the image.
Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight,
strong reflected light,
flashlight, the sun)
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