Sony XCD-SX710 User Manual

Black-and-white digital video camera module, Owner’s record, Warning

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3-806-627-01 (1)

Sony Corporation

2003

Printed in Japan

XCD-SX910/ X710

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 U.S.A.
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.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be
used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony's Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800-686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center
6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330
Fort Myers, Florida 33912

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

XCD-SX910/XCD-X710

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Adress:

680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649
U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

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.

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TRIG IN

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PC

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XCD-SX910/X710 IEEE1394

IEEE1394

400Mbps

XCD-SX910

15

XCD-X710

30

SXGA

XCD-SX910 145

XGA

XCD-X710 80

CCD

CCD

CCD

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XCD-SX910/X710

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XCD-SX910/X710

CCD

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IEEE1394

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VF2509

f=25mm F0.95

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VCT-ST70I

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7mm

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VCT-ST70I

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IEEE1394

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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 an ground electric potential difference, the camera may be
damaged.

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Camera connector

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TRIG IN connector

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Host device (e.g., PC)

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Abnormal electricity

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Ground electric potencial difference

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Trigger signal generator

Notes on Operation

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

The XCD-SX910/X710 is a monochrome digital video camera module. This
camera module outputs digital images (signals) from the IEEE1394
connector.

IEEE1394 connector

The transmission speed is 400Mbps. The XCD-SX910 can output a digital
image at 15 frames per second; the XCD-X710 can output a digital image at
30 frames per second.

High resolution

The XCD-SX910 (SXGA) has a high-resolution CCD of 1.45 million pixels.
The XCD-X710 (XGA) has a high-resolution CCD of 800,000 pixels.
Because the CCDs are square pixel CCDs, you don’t need to convert the
aspect ratio in your image processing.

External trigger function

You can operate the shutter at any timing by synchronizing the shutter with
the external trigger signals.

Electronic shutter

You can select the exposure time from a variety of settings. This allows you
to capture an image under optimal conditions.

Partial Scan function

You can select and output any rectangle part from a full-size image. This
allows you to efficiently capture images at a faster frame rate.

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.

System Components

Fig. B

The CCD Black-and-White Digital Video Camera Module XCD-SX910/X710
system comprises the following optional products.

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XCD-SX910/X710 CCD Black-and-White Digital Video Camera Module

This is a small-size, high-resolution, monochrome digital video camera
module using a high-resolution CCD image sensor.

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IEEE1394 camera cable (supplied)

Connect this cable to the CAMERA connector located at the rear of camera
module. The power and image/control signals are transmitted through this
cable.

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Standard lens VF2509 (not supplied)

This is a standard f/0.95 lens of focal length 25 mm. The iris and focus are
manually adjusted.

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VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor (not supplied)

This attaches to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module
to a tripod.

Location and Function of Parts and Operation

Front/Top/Bottom

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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.

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Lens mount face

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7 mm (9/32 inch) or less

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Reference holes (Top)

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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.

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Tripod adaptor screw holes

Screw the tripod adaptor VCT-ST70I into the four screw holes when you
use a tripod.

Rear

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CAMERA connector

Connect the IEEE1394 camera cable (supplied) to this connector.

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Pilot lamp

This lamp indicates the camera module operation states:

OFF: Camera power OFF
Green: Camera power ON/Video signal output OFF
Orange: Camera power ON/Video signal output ON

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TRIG IN (Trigger) connector

Connect the trigger signal generator (trigger output connector) to this
connector.

Black-and-White Digital
Video Camera Module

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GND2

GND1

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Digital Interface

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TRIG IN

TRIG IN

TRIG GND

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