Sony XC 555P User Manual

A-B3C-100-11 (1)  
CCD Color  
Video Camera Module  
Technical Manual  
XC-555/555P  
2002 Sony Corporation  
Overview  
The XC-555/555P is an ultra-small color camera  
module that utilizes a 1/2- type Charge Coupled  
Device.  
Electronic shutter with a wide range of  
operating speeds  
Using the electronic shutter DIP switches, these levels  
of shutter speed (OFF, 1/1000, and FLICKERLESS)  
are available to allow you to match the shutter speed to  
the shooting conditions.  
When you set the DIP switches for the CCD IRIS  
function, the shutter speed is adjusted automatically,  
based on the amount of light allowed to enter, ensuring  
the most appropriate level of image signal.  
Main Features  
Ultra-small size and lightweight  
The camera is so small and light that you can install it  
anywhere: even in locations where conventional video  
cameras cannot be installed.  
High resolution  
A built-in Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode)  
sensor, allows high sensitivity, low smear images. You  
can shoot, even under poor lighting conditions.  
High sensitivity  
With a CCD offering 380,000 effective pixels, high-  
resolution images can be obtained.  
Four white balance adjustment modes  
Using the white balance DIP switches, you can choose  
from among four white balance modes (3200K/5600K/  
ATW/MAN) to choose the best settings for shooting  
conditions, and the most appropriate color  
compensation.  
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Overview  
Connection Diagram  
NF mount lens  
DC12 V  
(#Pin#2&#11&G)  
12P  
12P  
VIDEO  
VCL-03S12XM  
CCXC12P02N  
05N  
10N  
25N  
DC12 V  
VIDEO  
HD/VD  
LO-999ERK  
(C-mount adaptor)  
VCL-06S12XM  
BNC  
BNC  
JB-77  
VCL-12S12XM  
AC  
VIDEO  
HD/VD  
DC-700  
VCL-12SXM (***)  
C mount lens (Manual iris)  
LO-999CMT  
(*****)  
LO-77ERK  
(Macro ring kit)  
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Overview  
Location of Parts and Operation  
1
2
3
5
4
1 Dip switches for setting functions  
This switches are used to adjust white balance and  
shutter speed; and to flip AGC (ON/OFF) and output  
signals (Y/C/VBS).  
4 Lens mount (special mount)  
5 DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector (multi 12-pin)  
This connector inputs DC 12V power and outputs the  
video signal when the CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/  
12P10N/12P25N camera cable is connected.  
If the unit is connected to devices that originate a  
synchronized signal, the external synchronous signal  
(VS, HD/VD) can be used to move the color camera  
module.  
For details, see “Mode Setting” on page 6.  
2 R control for manual white balance adjustment  
This control is effective when the white balance  
switches are set to MAN. Adjust the red color by  
turning the control.  
3 B control for manual white balance adjustment  
This control is effective when the white balance  
switches are set to MAN. Adjust the blue color by  
turning the control.  
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Overview  
Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO  
connector  
Mode Setting  
By flipping the DIP switches located on the side of this  
camera, you can adjust the following functions.  
Note  
Each switch is assigned to the function. The switches  
that should be set for a certain function (white balance,  
shutter speed, AGC (Auto Gain Control), switching of  
output signals(Y/C/VBS)) are specified. The effective  
switches are indicated by shade in the illustrations.  
Signal  
Sync signal types  
External Sync signal  
Internal Sync  
signal  
Pin No.  
HD,VD  
GND (Earth)  
+12V  
VS Input  
GND (Earth)  
+12V  
1
2
GND (Earth)  
+12V  
3
VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth)  
VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal)  
4
5
HD Input (Earth)  
HD Input (signal)  
-
-
-
6
-
7
VD Input (signal) VS Input (signal)  
GND (–/C) GND (–/C)  
-
8
GND (–/C)  
To Adjust the white balance  
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–/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal)  
RS-232C (TXD) *  
Select the white balance setting according to the  
lighting conditions.  
10  
11  
12  
RS-232C (RXD) *  
VD Input (Earth)  
VS Input (Earth)  
RS-232C (Earth)  
GND  
Lighting condition  
DIP switch setting  
1 · · · · 6  
3200K  
(fixed)  
For indoor shooting under  
incandescent light (factory  
setting).  
5600K  
(fixed)  
For outdoor shooting on sunny  
days.  
1 · · · · 6  
ATW  
The white balance is adjusted  
(auto tracing according to the color  
white balance) temperature transition of the  
subject. This mode is suitable  
for shooting with variable  
1 · · · · 6  
lighting.  
MAN  
(manual)  
Select this position when you  
want to adjust the red color  
with the R control and the blue  
color with the B control.  
1 · · · · 6  
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Overview  
To adjust the shutter speed  
Installation  
Set the shutter speed switches to select the desired  
shutter speed.  
Using the CCD IRIS function, set the CCD IRIS mode.  
Usable Lenses  
• VCL-12S12XM NF mount lens (f=12mm)  
• VCL-06S12XM NF mount lens (f=6mm)  
• VCL-03S12XM NF mount lens (f=3.5mm)  
• VCL-12SXM NF mount lens (f=12mm)  
• C-mount lens for 1/2-inch CCD.  
Shutter speed  
DIP switch setting  
OFF  
1/60 sec. (factory setting)  
(XC-555)  
1/50 sec. (factory setting)  
(XC-555P)  
1 · · · · 6  
1/1000  
1/1000 sec.  
1 · · · · 6  
1 · · · · 6  
CCD IRIS  
Set the CCD IRIS mode.  
Lens mount shoulder  
4.1 mm  
or less  
FLICKERLESS 1/100 sec. (XC-555)  
1/120 sec. (XC-555P)  
1 · · · · 6  
AGC (Auto Gain Control) ON/OFF  
Gain  
DIP switch setting  
ON  
Auto gain control  
(factory setting)  
1 · · · · 6  
Notes  
OFF  
0 dB  
• To attach a C-mount type lens, the C-mount adaptor  
(LO-999CMT) is required.  
1 · · · · 6  
• This camera uses a 1/2-inch CCD. So the lens should  
be used with this size of CCD. If used with a lens  
intended for 2/3-inch CCD, the angle of view will be  
different.  
• When connecting a heavy lens, make sure that it is  
supported properly.  
Y/C/VBS  
Select the camera output signal.  
Output signal  
DIP switch setting  
1 · · · · 6  
• When connecting heavy lens, make sure that it is not  
subject to shocks or vibration.  
Y/C  
Select this position to output  
the Y/C separated signal from  
the DC IN/VIDEO connector.  
VBS  
Select this position to output  
the VBS signal from the DC IN/  
VIDEO (factory setting).  
1 · · · · 6  
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Overview  
To attach a lens  
To install the camera on a tripod  
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2
1
When you have finished installation,  
tighten the screws to secure the module.  
1 Remove the lens mount cap by turning it  
When mounting the camera on a tripod, use the  
supplied tripod adaptor.  
counterclockwise.  
2 Screw the C-mount adaptor (LO-999CMT) into the 1 Assemble the tripod adaptor parts.  
lens mount of the camera. (only when using a C-  
mount lens)  
2 Mount the video camera module on the tripod  
adaptor.  
3 Screw the lens.  
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Overview  
Connections  
Genlock  
An example of the assembly of the DC700/DC700CE  
Camera Adaptor.  
The color video camera module is designed so that  
internal sync and external sync are switched  
automatically. When the color video camera module  
receives the following external sync signal, the camera  
is synchronized to that external sync signal.  
Color video camera module  
Input signal  
HD/VD, VS  
to DC/IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector  
Output signal  
VBS out  
The Signal is horizontally synchronized with  
an HD signal externally input and is vertically  
synchronized with an VD signal externally  
input.  
CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/  
12P10N/12P25N  
The burst signal is not externally  
synchronized.  
Y/C out  
Same as above  
DC-700  
WEN  
HD  
VIDEO  
1
CAMERA  
AC IN  
Notes  
• Use a synchronous signal specified by this Technical  
Manual. For details on the specifications, see page  
25.  
• You cannot input a VBS signal to the camera as a  
synchronous signal.  
1
2
2
TRIG  
VD/SYNC  
Notes  
• Make sure to turn off the power to the units you are  
connecting or their components may be damaged.  
• When disconnecting the cord, pull it out by the plug.  
Never pull the cord itself.  
• Connect the power cord after completing all other  
connections.  
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RS-232C Command List  
Use of RS-232C control software which has been  
developed based upon this command list may cause  
malfunction or damage to hardware and software.  
Sony Corporation is not liable for any such damage.  
You can control various camera functions externally  
by sending commands via the camera’s RS-232C I/F  
(interface). Because the camera is equipped with  
internal memory, setting values for various functions  
input via RS-232C commands can be saved. The  
memory is not volatile memory, so the information  
will be preserved, even if the power to the camera is  
turned off, enabling you to use the camera with the  
same settings, and in the same way, both before and  
after the power is cut off restored.  
Functions That can be Controlled via the RS-  
232C Interface  
You can control the following functions using the program developed according to this command list.  
AGC  
: ON/OFF  
AGC Max Gain  
Step Gain  
Shutter mode  
: 6, 12, 18dB, 3 levels  
: 0 to 18 dB, in 1 dB steps  
: OFF/CCD Iris/Variable/STEP  
Shutter speed (Variable) : 1/50 (PAL), 1/60 (NTSC) to 1/100,000 sec.  
CCD Iris Max Speed  
Exposure correction  
AE speed  
WB mode  
AWB  
: 1/250 to 1/1000,000 sec., 9 levels (Operation guaranteed to 1/4,000 sec.)  
: Approx. –1EV to +0.5 EV  
: 3 levels  
: AWB/ATW/Manual/3200K/5600K  
: One Push AWB start  
ATW speed  
R, B-gain  
Pedestal  
Sharpness  
Gamma  
: 3 speeds  
: Manual White Balance  
: Black level Brightness  
: Adjustment by contour compensation  
: ON/OFF  
Nega  
: ON/OFF  
Output  
: VBS/YC  
H-phase  
Mem.Load  
Mem.Save  
: External synchronization based on amount of H-delay  
: Factory/A/B 3 types of settings loaded  
: A/B 2 types of settings saved  
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RS-232C Command List  
Precautions to be Observed  
When Using RS-232C  
Commands  
Setting the RS-232C  
Switches  
• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the RS-  
232C input item is set to [OFF]. To send RS-232C  
commands to the camera, flip the DIP-switch to  
[ON]. For details, refer to “Setting the RS-232C  
switch” in the next column.  
Changing the setting of the RS-232C switch falls  
under the heading of dismantling the camera, and  
is outside the scope of the warranty. To change the  
setting, request assistance from the dealer from  
whom you purchased your camera.  
• When toggling the RS-232C Input/Output function  
on and off, and when connecting the camera and a  
host computer, be sure perform any operations only  
after shutting off the power of both the camera and  
the host computer.  
Warning  
Be aware that changing the setting of the RS-232C  
switches falls under the heading of dismantling the  
camera, and anything beyond this change of settings,  
carried out by a Sony-authorized repair department  
(company), is outside the scope of the warranty.  
Notes  
• Be sure to make these changes only after turning off  
the power to the camera.  
• In order to keep dust from adhering to the light-  
receptor surface of the CCD, attach the lens mount  
cap, etc., beforehand.  
1 Detach the 12-pin cable from the camera.  
• When controlling the camera using the RS-232C  
feature, the DIP switches on the camera and the R/B  
adjustment volume settings are disabled.  
• Use only the Sony DC-700/700CE power adaptors.  
The DC-77RR/77RRCE, DC-777/777P, CMA-D2/  
D2CE, and CMA-D2MD adaptors cannot be used.  
• Keep in mind the following with respect to the RS-  
232C TXD and RXD connectors:  
2 Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the Philips  
screws (7) from the camera.  
At this point, the head block may fall out because  
of elasticity of wires attached to the CCD head  
block. Take care to avoid this.  
– Do not allow the voltage applied to exceed a  
margin of +/– 10V with the RXD (pin 11 of the 12  
multi-connector).  
– The signal level output from the TXD (pin 10 of  
the 12 multi-connector) is within +/– 5.4V (TYP).  
Do not apply external voltage.  
1
9
2
8
6
10  
3 Push the rear panel to which the 12-pin connector  
is attached about 3 mm into the frame of the  
camera. The hidden RS-232C DIP switches will  
become visible in the little window provided to  
carry out DIP switch operations.  
TXD  
3
7
11 12  
RXD  
4
5
4 Switch both of the last two switches on the left end  
of the row to the down position.  
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RS-232C Command List  
5 Push the back panel and the CCD head block back  
into their previous positions, and tighten the  
Philips screws ( 7) to a torque of 0.18 N•m.  
Communication  
Specifications  
This unit utilizes an RS-232C-compliant, flow  
controlled, synchronous serial interface.  
Because the RS-232C setting is set to OFF when the  
unit is shipped from the factory, you must change the  
setting of the internal DIP switches to utilizes the RS-  
232C function. (Before changing the settings make  
absolutely sure that the power to the unit is turned off.  
(See “Setting the RS-232C Switches” (page 11).))  
The parameters are as follows.  
Communication speed : 9600 bps  
Data length  
Stop bit  
Parity  
: 8 bit  
: 1 bit  
: None  
Connections  
This is a no-flow-control, no-handshake protocol, each  
bite is transmitted from the LSB line.  
PC  
D-SUB 9P  
XC-555/P  
12 pin Connector  
Characters that can be transmitted are ASCII codes  
30h to 39h, 41h to 5Ah (Alphabetic capital letters A to  
Z, Arabic numerals 0 to 9), a space (20h), and a  
Carriage Return (0Dh).  
Thus the commands used to control the camera are  
made up of the character set specified above, and each  
command must end with a Carriage Return character  
(0Dh).  
CD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
GND  
+12 V  
GND  
VBS/Y out  
GND  
– /HD in  
VS/VD in  
GND  
– /C out  
TXD (RS-232C)  
RXD (RS-232C)  
GND  
10  
11  
12  
Because this is a no-flow-control protocol, to prevent  
communication overflows, if the host side sends one  
byte, before sending the next byte, insert a 1 ms stop  
period.  
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RS-232C Command List  
8 If you send a [STOP] from the host, the camera  
returns an [OKAY], then it exits the RS-232C  
mode and re-enters the normal operating mode.  
(That is, it returns to the state it was in after step 1,  
above.)  
The Sequence from  
“Power up” to  
Beginning/End of  
Communication  
Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters  
are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage  
Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on  
the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and  
0Dh in data.  
1 Immediately after the power is turned on, the  
camera makes the required settings based on  
information stored in non-volatile memory, and the  
camera begins to start up.  
At this point in time, RS-232C communication is  
not permitted.  
2 After start-up is completed, the camera sends  
[ACTV] to the host.  
After the host has received this [ACTV]  
transmission, send your commands to the camera.  
3 Send the version confirmation command [VERS]  
from the host.  
Based on this, the camera enters the RS-232C  
mode.  
4 The camera sends its software version information  
[X1**] 1) and [OKAY]to the host.  
1)  
[X] indicates that this is an XC series camera.  
[1] is a product code that indicates this is an XC-555. A [2]  
would indicate an XC-555P.  
[**] indicates the version of the software. [10] in place of  
** would indicate Version 1.0.  
5 After the [OKAY] is sent in step 4, the camera is  
able to receive setting change commands from the  
host, and it waits for communication.  
6 Send a command from the host.  
7 The camera receives the command, and when  
execution is complete, it returns an [OKAY]. (For  
all commands except the One Push AWB  
command.)  
If a receive error or a command error occurs,  
[CERR] is returned from the camera.  
Do not send the next command from the host until  
an answering (Ack) [OKAY] or [CERR] is  
received from the camera.  
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RS-232C Command List  
Shutter Settings  
Camera Function  
Setting Commands  
Shutter OFF  
Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]  
order, one after the other.  
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every  
command.)  
Setting Gain  
Shutter OFF  
[E300][E400]  
AGC ON/OFF  
Applicable to both AGC Max Limit and STEP gain.  
CCD Iris ON & Max Limit  
Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]  
order, one after the other.  
AGC Max Limit (AGC ON)  
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every  
command.)  
6dB  
[E220]  
[E221]  
[E222]  
12dB  
18dB  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/250)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/500)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/1000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/2000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/4000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/10000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/20000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/50000)  
CCD Iris ON (Max 1/100000)  
[E360] [E400]  
[E360] [E401]  
[E360] [E402]  
[E360] [E403]  
[E360] [E404]  
[E360] [E405]  
[E360] [E406]  
[E360] [E407]  
[E360] [E408]  
AE speed  
Also applicable to CCD Iris  
Slow  
Norm  
Fast  
[EB00]  
[EB02]  
[EB04]  
However, operation is guaranteed up to 1/4000.  
STEP Gain (AGC OFF)  
0dB  
1dB  
2dB  
:
[E200]  
AE speed  
[E201]  
[E202]  
:
Also applicable to AGC  
Slow  
Norm  
Fast  
[EB00]  
[EB02]  
[EB04]  
15dB  
16dB  
17dB  
18dB  
[E20F]  
[E210]  
[E211]  
[E212]  
Exposure Correction  
Also applicable to AGC  
Exposure Correction  
Over Max  
[A2FF]  
Also applicable to CCD Iris  
:
:
Over Max  
[A2FF]  
Standard  
[A280]  
:
:
:
:
Standard  
[A280]  
:
Under Max  
[A200]  
:
Under Max  
[A201]  
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RS-232C Command List  
White Balance Settings  
Flicker Less ON  
Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]  
order, one after the other.  
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every  
command.)  
WB mode (AWB/ATW/Manu/3200K/5600K)  
AWB  
[EA30](One Push AWB)  
ATW  
[EA31]  
[EA33]  
[EA34]  
[EA35]  
Flicker Less ON  
[E328] [E401]  
Manu  
3200K  
5600K  
Shutter speed (STEP)  
Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]  
order, one after the other.  
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every  
command.)  
One Push AWB  
start  
[C800]  
1/60 (PAL 1/50)  
FL  
[E328][E400]  
[E328][E401]  
[E328][E403]  
[E328][E404]  
[E328][E405]  
[E328][E406]  
[E328][E407]  
[E328][E408]  
[E328][E409]  
[E328][E40A]  
[E328][E40B]  
One Push AWB: Starts after the image is taken with  
the appropriate exposure when a  
1/250  
white object fills the entire screen.  
1/500  
1/1000  
AWB Answer (Acknowledgement (Ack)  
returned from the camera in response to a  
One Push AWB)  
1/2000  
1/4000  
1/10000  
1/20000  
1/50000  
1/100000  
OK  
NG  
[C208] AWB Finished Normally  
[C018] Automatic adjustment not possible due to  
unacceptable level of accuracy  
Level Hi  
[C003] Exposure too bright  
Level Lo  
Ctemp Hi  
Ctemp Lo  
[C004] Exposure too dark  
Shutter speed (Variable)  
[C005] Light source color temperature too high  
[C006] Light source color temperature too low  
Send two commands together, in a [E3**], [E4**]  
order, one after the other.  
(The camera returns an [OKAY] after each and every  
command.)  
From the time [C800] is received, until Answer Back  
is sent, a delay of a maximum of as long as  
approximately 10 seconds may occur. During that  
period, do not send commands from the host.  
Shutter speed  
NTSC  
PAL  
Slow  
1/50  
[E348] [E400]  
:
:
:
:
ATW speed  
:
1/59.7  
[E348] [E432]  
[E348] [E433]  
:
1/60  
[E348] [E432]  
slow  
norm  
fast  
[EB31]  
[EB32]  
[EB33]  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1/120  
[E348] [E4B5]  
[E348] [E4B5]  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1/1000  
:
[E349] [E428]  
[E349] [E428]  
:
:
:
:
Fast  
1/100000 [E349] [E4FF]  
[E349] [E4FF]  
For details on the shutter speed, see “Shutter Speed  
and the Settings Command” on page 21.  
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RS-232C Command List  
System Settings  
R,B-gain (Effective only when WB mode =  
Manu)  
R-gain Min.  
[A000]  
Memory Load Factory/Bank A/Bank B  
:
:
Load Factory  
Load from A  
Load from B  
[EF12]  
[EF00]  
[EF01]  
Standard  
[A080]  
:
:
R-gain Max.  
[A0FF]  
B-gain Min.  
[A100]  
Memory Save Bank A/Bank B  
:
:
Standard  
[A180]  
:
Save to A  
Save to B  
[EBFA]  
[EBFB]  
:
B-gain Max.  
[A1FF]  
Output Sel. VBS/YC  
Video Process Setting  
VBS  
YC  
[EA81]  
[EA80]  
Pedestal  
H-Phase  
Pedestal Min.  
[AD71]  
:
:
[AD80]  
:
Shift –Max  
[A400]  
Standard  
:
:
:
Standard  
:
[A480]  
:
Pedestal Max.  
[AD8F]  
Shift +Max  
[A4FF]  
Note  
Only effective when the camera is operated with  
external synchronization. Other than that, the camera  
returns a [CERR].  
The settings that can actually be made are limited to 16  
levels, including [AD80h].  
Gamma ON/OFF  
ON  
[E880]  
[E800]  
OFF  
Sharpness  
Sharpness Min.  
[A500]  
:
:
Standard  
[A580]  
:
:
Sharpness Max.  
[A5FF]  
Nega/Posi  
posi  
[EAB1]  
[EAB0]  
nega  
The operation of AGC, CCD Iris, AWB, and ATW is  
not guaranteed when nega is set.  
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RS-232C Command List  
Camera Setup Readout from a  
List  
Read Request [RMEM]  
Sends the relative address and the data, in order, from  
the beginning of the Camera Setup Memory area.  
Host Computer  
Camera  
[RMEM] t  
T[S00_**] ** are assumed to be 8bit(LSB: b0) b1=0: AGC OFF,  
b1=1: AGC ON  
b3=0: Shutter Manual, b3=1: Shutter Auto  
T[S01_**] ** = AGC Max Gain  
T[S02_**] ** = Gain  
00: 6dB, 01: 12dB, 02: 18dB  
00: 0dB – 12h: 18dB  
T[S03_**] ** = AE Compensation  
T[S04_**] ** = Shutter Speed(1)  
T[S05_**] ** = Shutter Speed(2)  
T[S06_**] ** = [E3**]  
T[S07_**] ** = [E4**]  
00: under – 80h: Standard – FFh: over  
The first digit of the 00,01h Shutter Speed variable’s 3 digits  
The last two digits of the 00 – FFh Shutter Speed variable’s 3 digits  
The last two digits of the most recently received [E3**] command  
The last two digits of the most recently received [E4**] command  
00: 1/250 – 04h: 1/4000 – 08h: 1/100000  
00: slow,02: norm,04: fast  
T[S08_**] ** = CCD Iris Max Speed  
T[S09_**] ** = AE Speed  
T[S0A_**] ** = White Balance Mode  
T[S0B_**] ** = ATW Speed  
T[S0C_**] ** = R-Gain  
T[S0D_**] ** = B-Gain  
T[S0E_**]  
00: AWB,01: ATW,03: manual,04: 3200K,05: 5600K  
01: slow,02: norm,03: fast  
00: min – 80h: Standard – FFh: max  
00: min – 80h: Standard – FFh: max  
Not Defined  
T[S0F_**]  
Not Defined  
T[S10_**] ** = Pedestal  
T[S11_**] ** = Gamma  
T[S12_**] ** = Memory Bank  
T[S13_**] ** = Sharpness  
T[S14_**]  
71h: min – 8Fh: Standard – FFh: max  
00: OFF, 80h: ON  
00: Factory, 01: Bank A, 02: Bank B  
7Ah: min – 89h: Standard – FFh: max  
Not Defined  
T[S15_**]  
Not Defined  
T[S16_**] ** = Picture  
T[S17_**] ** = Output  
T[S18_**] ** = H-Phase (VS mode)  
T[S19_**] ** = H-Phase (HR/VR mode)  
T[S1A_**]  
00: Nega, 01: Norm  
00: Y/C, 01: VBS  
00: Phase Delayed – 80h: Standard – FFh: Phase Advanced  
00: Phase Delayed – 80h: Standard – FFh: Phase Advanced  
Not Defined  
T[S1B_**]  
Not Defined  
17  
RS-232C Command List  
Activating One Push AWB  
Examples  
Set WB mode to AWB, then send the start command.  
Commands expressed in writing as alphabetic letters  
are always enclosed in brackets [ ], and Carriage  
Return is abbreviated. For example, what is written on  
the page as [12AB] is sent as 31h, 32h, 41h, 42h, and  
0Dh in data.  
1 Send the WB mode AWB command, [EA30], to  
the camera.  
2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
3 Send the AWB start command, [C800], to the  
camera.  
4 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
Setting RS-232C mode  
1 Set the RC-232C switches to ON (see “Setting the  
RS-232C Switches” (page 11)).  
2 Connect the camera and the host  
(see “Connections” (page 12)).  
3 Supply power to the camera.  
4 Confirm that [ACTV] has been sent from the  
camera.  
(One of the following will be returned.)  
OK  
NG  
: [C208] AWB Finished Normally  
: [C018] Automatic adjustment not  
possible due to unacceptable  
level of accuracy  
Level Hi : [C003] Exposure too bright  
Level Lo : [C004] Exposure too dark  
Ctemp Hi : [C005] Light source color  
temperature too high  
Ctemp Lo : [C006] Light source color  
temperature too low  
5 Send the version confirmation command [VERS]  
to the camera.  
6 Confirm that the version information [X1**]1) and  
an [OKAY] have been sent from the camera.  
1)  
[X] indicates that this is an XC series camera.  
[1] is a product code that indicates this is an XC-555. An  
XC-555P would send a [2].  
[**] indicates the version of the software. If it is [10], the  
version is Version 1.0.  
Ending RS-232C mode  
1 Send the “end RS-232C mode” command, [STOP]  
to the camera.  
2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
The camera will return to the same internal settings  
it had when the power was first turned on.  
3 Confirm that an [ACTV] has been sent from the  
camera.  
After sending an [OKAY], the camera is able to  
receive RS-232C commands, and it remains in a  
wait state, watching for communication.  
Setting AGC to ON  
AGC is set to ON using the AGC Max Limit  
command.  
1 Send the AGC Max Limit command (18dB),  
[E222], to the camera.  
2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
Setting the Shutter speed to 1/2000  
Send the two commands needed to set the shutter  
speed together, one right after the other.  
1 Send the first half of the Shutter speed command  
(STEP), [E328], to the camera.  
2 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
3 Send the second half of the Shutter speed  
command (STEP), [E406], to the camera.  
4 Confirm that an [OKAY] has been sent from the  
camera.  
18  
RS-232C Command List  
RS-232C Mode and the Memory Banks  
Structure of the Memory Banks  
Non-volatile memory  
Memory Bank A  
Series A of settings  
saved  
Read & Write  
Read & Write  
RS-232C ON  
Volatile memory  
Activated settings  
RS-232C commands to  
change settings  
Memory Bank B  
Series B of Settings  
saved  
DIP switches  
Host computer  
Memory Bank Factory  
Initial values set at the  
factory  
Read only  
RS-232C OFF  
When power to the camera turned on, the settings on “Factory” is  
loaded automatically. (The AGC, Shutter, W.balance, and VBS/  
YC settings made using the DIP switches or made using the R/B  
adjustment volume are enabled. )  
The XC-555 is equipped with three Memory Banks  
(Factory/A/B) to hold camera settings. Factory is “read  
only,” holding the settings made when the camera was  
shipped from the factory. A and B can be written to, as  
well as read from, and the user utilizes these locations  
to hold setting values, calling them up when needed.  
Load (Factory)” is carried out in RS-232C mode,  
settings made with the DIP switches on the side of the  
camera or with the R/B adjustment volume are  
rendered invalid, and the settings are returned to those  
made when the camera was shipped from the factory.  
When the RS-232C switches hidden by the camera  
cover are set to OFF, Memory Banks A and B are  
disabled, so when power to the camera is turned on,  
the camera starts up normally, using the settings stored  
in Memory Bank Factory.  
When the camera is in operation, valid settings are  
held in volatile memory. The user sends RS-232C  
commands to change the camera settings, overwriting  
the settings information held in these memory  
locations.  
Using the “Memory Save” command, setting  
information can be written to either of the non-volatile  
Memory Bank A or Memory Bank B locations.  
Using the “Memory Load” command, the information  
stored in Memory Banks Factory, A, or B, can be read  
out.  
(This is the way the camera is shipped from the  
factory.)  
When power to the camera turned on, the settings  
information loaded with the most recent “Memory  
Load” command is read out of memory, and used as  
the current settings. (When the camera is shipped from  
the factory, the information stored in the Memory  
Bank Factory is set to be read out when power is  
turned on.)  
Settings made with the DIP switches on the side of the  
camera or with the R/B adjustment volume are  
recognized as the same as some of those held in the  
Factory memory location. However, when “Memory  
19  
RS-232C Command List  
Functions Available with  
Memory Load/Save  
The Memory Bank to be  
Activated When Power is Turned  
on  
Category  
Data  
Initial values  
ON  
Gain  
AGC ON/OFF  
AGC Max Gain  
Step Gain  
18dB  
When the RS-232C switches are set to  
OFF  
0dB  
Shutter speed Shutter OFF/CCD Iris/  
Variable  
OFF  
The “Factory” settings are activated. The AGC,  
Shutter, WB, and VBS/YC settings made using the  
DIP switches on the side of the camera or made using  
R/B adjustment volume are given priority.  
Shutter speed  
NTSC:1/60 PAL:1/50  
1/4000  
CCD Iris Max Speed  
Exposure  
Exposure Compensation 80h : Normal Status  
AE speed  
normal  
3200K  
White Balance WB mode AWB/ATW/  
manual/3200K/5600K  
When the RS-232C switches are set to ON  
ATW speed  
Manual R-gain  
normal  
The settings in the Memory Bank (Factory/A/B)  
selected in the last Memory Load operation are  
activated.  
80h : Normal Status  
Manual B-gain  
80h : Normal Status  
AWB R-gain1)  
If started using “Factory,” immediately after the power  
is turned on, the AGC, Shutter, W.Balance, and VBS/  
YC settings made using the DIP switches on the side  
of the camera or made using R/B adjustment volume  
are given priority. After that, if the camera enters RS-  
232C mode, and “Memory Load Factory” is carried  
out, settings made using the DIP switches on the side  
of the camera or made using R/B adjustment volume  
are disabled, and the initial values shown in “Functions  
Available with Memory Load/Save” on the previous  
column are activated.  
AWB B-gain1)  
Video Process Pedestal  
Sharpness  
80h : Normal Status  
80h : Normal Status  
ON  
Gamma ON/OFF  
Nega ON/OFF  
OFF  
Output VBS/YC  
VS H-phase  
VBS  
80h : Normal Status  
80h : Normal Status  
HD/VD H-phase  
1) AWB R,B-gain retains the results of the last One  
Push AWB operation. If “Memory Load” is carried  
out when WB mode is set to AWB, the AWB R, B-  
gain results held in memory are activated.  
20  
Appendix  
Note  
Shutter Speed and the  
Settings Command  
The Shutter speed shown in the table is a logical value  
for the camera’s internal shutter control circuits, and  
errors occurring during operation are not included.  
Example  
(See “Shutter speed (Variable)” (page 15).)  
When the Shutter speed is set to 1,311 microseconds  
for the NTSC model  
The shutter speed (in units of microseconds) to be set  
and the relevant command (in hexadecimal) are read  
out from the table below. Add the first digit to [E348],  
and add the last two digits to [E400], then send this  
value to the camera.  
From the table, the relevant command [123] is  
identified. The actual command sent to the camera is  
calculated as E348 + 1 = E349 / E400 +23 = E423,  
yielding [E349], [E423].  
XC-555 NTSC Shutter speed  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
10A  
10B  
10C  
10D  
10E  
10F  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
µs  
command  
140  
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
146  
147  
148  
149  
14A  
14B  
14C  
14D  
14E  
14F  
150  
151  
152  
153  
154  
155  
156  
µs  
command  
180  
181  
182  
183  
184  
185  
186  
187  
188  
189  
18A  
18B  
18C  
18D  
18E  
18F  
190  
191  
192  
193  
194  
195  
196  
µs  
command  
1C0  
1C1  
1C2  
1C3  
1C4  
1C5  
1C6  
1C7  
1C8  
1C9  
1CA  
1CB  
1CC  
1CD  
1CE  
1CF  
1D0  
1D1  
1D2  
1D3  
1D4  
1D5  
1D6  
µs  
000 16,627.6 040 15,737.9 080 11,670.4 0C0  
001 16,627.6 041 15,674.3 081 11,606.8 0C1  
002 16,627.6 042 15,610.8 082 11,543.3 0C2  
003 16,627.6 043 15,547.2 083 11,479.7 0C3  
004 16,627.6 044 15,483.7 084 11,416.2 0C4  
005 16,627.6 045 15,420.1 085 11,352.6 0C5  
006 16,627.6 046 15,356.6 086 11,289.1 0C6  
007 16,627.6 047 15,293.0 087 11,225.5 0C7  
008 16,627.6 048 15,229.5 088 11,162.0 0C8  
009 16,627.6 049 15,165.9 089 11,098.4 0C9  
7,602.9  
7,539.4  
7,475.8  
7,412.3  
7,348.7  
7,285.2  
7,221.6  
7,158.0  
7,094.5  
7,030.9  
3,535.4  
3,471.9  
3,408.3  
3,344.8  
3,281.2  
3,217.7  
3,154.1  
3,090.6  
3,027.0  
2,963.5  
2,899.9  
2,836.3  
2,772.8  
2,709.2  
2,645.7  
2,582.1  
2,518.6  
2,455.0  
2,391.5  
2,327.9  
2,264.4  
2,200.8  
2,137.2  
439.9  
435.3  
430.6  
426.0  
421.4  
416.8  
412.2  
407.6  
403.0  
398.4  
393.8  
389.2  
384.6  
379.9  
375.3  
370.7  
366.1  
361.5  
356.9  
352.3  
347.7  
343.1  
338.5  
147.4  
145.3  
143.2  
141.1  
139.0  
136.9  
134.8  
132.7  
130.6  
128.5  
126.4  
124.3  
122.2  
120.1  
118.0  
115.9  
113.9  
111.8  
109.7  
107.6  
105.5  
103.4  
101.3  
40.5  
39.7  
38.8  
38.0  
37.2  
36.3  
35.5  
34.7  
33.8  
33.0  
32.1  
31.7  
31.3  
30.9  
30.5  
30.0  
29.6  
29.2  
28.8  
28.4  
27.9  
27.5  
27.1  
00A 16,627.6 04A 15,102.3 08A 11,034.9 0CA 6,967.4  
00B 16,627.6 04B 15,038.8 08B 10,971.3 0CB 6,903.8  
00C 16,627.6 04C 14,975.2 08C 10,907.8 0CC 6,840.3  
00D 16,627.6 04D 14,911.7 08D 10,844.2 0CD 6,776.7  
00E 16,627.6 04E 14,848.1 08E 10,780.6 0CE  
00F 16,627.6 04F 14,784.6 08F 10,717.1 0CF  
010 16,627.6 050 14,721.0 090 10,653.5 0D0  
011 16,627.6 051 14,657.5 091 10,590.0 0D1  
012 16,627.6 052 14,593.9 092 10,526.4 0D2  
013 16,627.6 053 14,530.4 093 10,462.9 0D3  
014 16,627.6 054 14,466.8 094 10,399.3 0D4  
015 16,627.6 055 14,403.2 095 10,335.8 0D5  
016 16,627.6 056 14,339.7 096 10,272.2 0D6  
6,713.2  
6,649.6  
6,586.1  
6,522.5  
6,458.9  
6,395.4  
6,331.8  
6,268.3  
6,204.7  
21  
Appendix  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
117  
118  
119  
11A  
11B  
11C  
11D  
11E  
11F  
120  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
12A  
12B  
12C  
12D  
12E  
12F  
130  
131  
132  
133  
134  
135  
136  
137  
138  
139  
13A  
13B  
13C  
13D  
13E  
13F  
µs  
command  
157  
158  
159  
15A  
15B  
15C  
15D  
15E  
15F  
160  
161  
162  
163  
164  
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
16A  
16B  
16C  
16D  
16E  
16F  
170  
171  
172  
173  
174  
175  
176  
177  
178  
179  
17A  
17B  
17C  
17D  
17E  
17F  
µs  
command  
197  
µs  
command  
µs  
017 16,627.6 057 14,276.1 097 10,208.7 0D7  
018 16,627.6 058 14,212.6 098 10,145.1 0D8  
019 16,627.6 059 14,149.0 099 10,081.5 0D9  
6,141.2  
6,077.6  
6,014.1  
2,073.7  
2,010.1  
1,946.6  
1,883.0  
1,819.5  
1,755.9  
1,692.4  
1,628.8  
1,565.3  
1,501.7  
1,438.1  
1,374.6  
1,311.0  
1,247.5  
1,183.9  
1,120.4  
1,056.8  
993.3  
333.8  
329.2  
324.6  
320.0  
315.4  
310.8  
306.2  
301.6  
297.0  
292.4  
287.8  
283.1  
278.5  
273.9  
269.3  
264.7  
260.1  
255.5  
250.9  
246.3  
241.7  
237.1  
232.4  
227.8  
223.2  
218.6  
214.0  
209.4  
204.8  
200.2  
195.6  
191.0  
186.3  
181.7  
177.1  
172.5  
167.9  
163.3  
158.7  
154.1  
149.5  
99.2  
97.1  
95.0  
92.9  
90.8  
88.7  
86.6  
84.5  
82.4  
80.3  
78.2  
76.1  
74.9  
73.6  
72.4  
71.1  
69.9  
68.6  
67.3  
66.1  
64.8  
63.6  
62.3  
61.1  
59.8  
58.5  
57.3  
56.0  
54.8  
53.5  
52.3  
51.0  
49.7  
48.5  
47.2  
46.0  
44.7  
43.9  
43.0  
42.2  
41.4  
1D7  
1D8  
1D9  
1DA  
1DB  
1DC  
1DD  
1DE  
1DF  
1E0  
1E1  
1E2  
1E3  
1E4  
1E5  
1E6  
1E7  
1E8  
1E9  
1EA  
1EB  
1EC  
1ED  
1EE  
1EF  
1F0  
1F1  
1F2  
1F3  
1F4  
1F5  
1F6  
1F7  
1F8  
1F9  
1FA  
1FB  
1FC  
1FD  
1FE  
1FF  
26.7  
26.3  
25.9  
25.4  
25.0  
24.6  
24.2  
23.8  
23.3  
22.9  
22.5  
22.1  
21.7  
21.2  
20.8  
20.4  
20.0  
19.6  
19.2  
18.7  
18.3  
17.9  
17.5  
17.1  
16.6  
16.2  
15.8  
15.4  
15.0  
14.5  
14.1  
13.7  
13.3  
12.9  
12.4  
12.0  
11.6  
11.2  
10.8  
10.4  
9.9  
198  
199  
01A 16,627.6 05A 14,085.5 09A 10,018.0 0DA 5,950.5  
19A  
19B  
19C  
19D  
19E  
19F  
01B 16,627.6 05B 14,021.9 09B  
01C 16,627.6 05C 13,958.4 09C  
01D 16,627.6 05D 13,894.8 09D  
01E 16,627.6 05E 13,831.3 09E  
01F 16,627.6 05F 13,767.7 09F  
020 16,627.6 060 13,704.1 0A0  
021 16,627.6 061 13,640.6 0A1  
022 16,627.6 062 13,577.0 0A2  
023 16,627.6 063 13,513.5 0A3  
024 16,627.6 064 13,449.9 0A4  
025 16,627.6 065 13,386.4 0A5  
026 16,627.6 066 13,322.8 0A6  
027 16,627.6 067 13,259.3 0A7  
028 16,627.6 068 13,195.7 0A8  
029 16,627.6 069 13,132.2 0A9  
9,954.4 0DB 5,887.0  
9,890.9 0DC 5,823.4  
9,827.3 0DD 5,759.8  
9,763.8 0DE 5,696.3  
9,700.2  
9,636.7  
9,573.1  
9,509.6  
9,446.0  
9,382.4  
9,318.9  
9,255.3  
9,191.8  
9,128.2  
9,064.7  
0DF  
0E0  
0E1  
0E2  
0E3  
0E4  
0E5  
0E6  
0E7  
0E8  
0E9  
5,632.7  
5,569.2  
5,505.6  
5,442.1  
5,378.5  
5,315.0  
5,251.4  
5,187.9  
5,124.3  
5,060.7  
4,997.2  
1A0  
1A1  
1A2  
1A3  
1A4  
1A5  
1A6  
1A7  
1A8  
1A9  
1AA  
1AB  
1AC  
1AD  
1AE  
1AF  
1B0  
1B1  
1B2  
1B3  
1B4  
1B5  
1B6  
1B7  
1B8  
1B9  
1BA  
1BB  
1BC  
1BD  
1BE  
1BF  
929.7  
02A 16,627.6 06A 13,068.6 0AA 9,001.1 0EA 4,933.6  
866.2  
02B 16,627.6 06B 13,005.0 0AB 8,937.6  
02C 16,627.6 06C 12,941.5 0AC 8,874.0  
0EB  
0EC  
4,870.1  
4,806.5  
802.6  
739.0  
02D 16,627.6 06D 12,877.9 0AD 8,810.5 0ED 4,743.0  
02E 16,627.6 06E 12,814.4 0AE 8,746.9  
675.5  
0EE  
0EF  
0F0  
0F1  
0F2  
0F3  
0F4  
0F5  
0F6  
0F7  
0F8  
0F9  
0FA  
0FB  
0FC  
0FD  
0FE  
0FF  
4,679.4  
4,615.9  
4,552.3  
4,488.8  
4,425.2  
4,361.6  
4,298.1  
4,234.5  
4,171.0  
4,107.4  
4,043.9  
3,980.3  
3,916.8  
3,853.2  
3,789.7  
3,726.1  
3,662.5  
3,599.0  
611.9  
02F 16,627.6 06F 12,750.8 0AF  
030 16,627.6 070 12,687.3 0B0  
031 16,627.6 071 12,623.7 0B1  
032 16,627.6 072 12,560.2 0B2  
033 16,564.1 073 12,496.6 0B3  
034 16,500.5 074 12,433.1 0B4  
035 16,437.0 075 12,369.5 0B5  
036 16,373.4 076 12,305.9 0B6  
037 16,309.9 077 12,242.4 0B7  
038 16,246.3 078 12,178.8 0B8  
039 16,182.8 079 12,115.3 0B9  
8,683.3  
8,619.8  
8,556.2  
8,492.7  
8,429.1  
8,365.6  
8,302.0  
8,238.5  
8,174.9  
8,111.4  
8,047.8  
554.3  
513.6  
509.0  
504.4  
499.8  
495.2  
490.6  
486.0  
481.4  
476.7  
472.1  
03A 16,119.2 07A 12,051.7 0BA 7,984.2  
03B 16,055.7 07B 11,988.2 0BB 7,920.7  
03C 15,992.1 07C 11,924.6 0BC 7,857.1  
03D 15,928.5 07D 11,861.1 0BD 7,793.6  
467.5  
462.9  
458.3  
453.7  
03E 15,865.0 07E 11,797.5 0BE  
03F 15,801.4 07F 11,734.0 0BF  
7,730.0  
7,666.5  
449.1  
444.5  
22  
Appendix  
XC-555P PAL Shutter speed  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
109  
10A  
10B  
10C  
10D  
10E  
10F  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
11A  
11B  
11C  
11D  
11E  
11F  
120  
121  
122  
123  
124  
125  
126  
127  
128  
129  
12A  
12B  
12C  
12D  
12E  
12F  
130  
µs  
command  
140  
141  
142  
143  
144  
145  
146  
147  
148  
149  
14A  
14B  
14C  
14D  
14E  
14F  
150  
151  
152  
153  
154  
155  
156  
157  
158  
159  
15A  
15B  
15C  
15D  
15E  
15F  
160  
161  
162  
163  
164  
165  
166  
167  
168  
169  
16A  
16B  
16C  
16D  
16E  
16F  
170  
µs  
command  
180  
µs  
command  
µs  
000 19,942.8 040 15,847.1 080 11,751.3 0C0  
001 19,878.8 041 15,783.1 081 11,687.3 0C1  
002 19,814.8 042 15,719.1 082 11,623.4 0C2  
003 19,750.8 043 15,655.1 083 11,559.4 0C3  
004 19,686.8 044 15,591.1 084 11,495.4 0C4  
005 19,622.8 045 15,527.1 085 11,431.4 0C5  
006 19,558.8 046 15,463.1 086 11,367.4 0C6  
007 19,494.8 047 15,399.1 087 11,303.4 0C7  
008 19,430.8 048 15,335.1 088 11,239.4 0C8  
009 19,366.8 049 15,271.1 089 11,175.4 0C9  
7,655.6  
7,591.6  
7,527.6  
7,463.6  
7,399.6  
7,335.6  
7,271.6  
7,207.6  
7,143.6  
7,079.6  
3,559.9  
3,495.9  
3,431.9  
3,367.9  
3,303.9  
3,239.9  
3,175.9  
3,111.9  
3,047.9  
2,983.9  
2,919.9  
2,855.9  
2,791.9  
2,727.9  
2,663.9  
2,599.9  
2,535.9  
2,471.9  
2,407.9  
2,344.0  
2,280.0  
2,216.0  
2,152.0  
2,088.0  
2,024.0  
1,960.0  
1,896.0  
1,832.0  
1,768.0  
1,704.0  
1,640.0  
1,576.0  
1,512.0  
1,448.0  
1,384.0  
1,320.0  
1,256.0  
1,192.0  
1,128.0  
1,064.0  
1,000.0  
936.0  
443.7  
439.0  
434.4  
429.7  
425.1  
420.4  
415.8  
411.1  
406.5  
401.8  
397.2  
392.5  
387.9  
383.2  
378.6  
373.9  
369.3  
364.6  
360.0  
355.3  
350.7  
346.0  
341.3  
336.7  
332.0  
327.4  
322.7  
318.1  
313.4  
308.8  
304.1  
299.5  
294.8  
290.2  
285.5  
280.9  
276.2  
271.6  
266.9  
262.3  
257.6  
253.0  
248.3  
243.7  
239.0  
234.4  
229.7  
225.1  
220.4  
148.5  
146.4  
144.3  
142.2  
140.1  
137.9  
135.8  
133.7  
131.6  
129.5  
127.4  
125.3  
123.1  
121.0  
118.9  
116.8  
114.7  
112.6  
110.5  
108.3  
106.2  
104.1  
102.0  
99.9  
1C0  
1C1  
1C2  
1C3  
1C4  
1C5  
1C6  
1C7  
1C8  
1C9  
1CA  
1CB  
1CC  
1CD  
1CE  
1CF  
1D0  
1D1  
1D2  
1D3  
1D4  
1D5  
1D6  
1D7  
1D8  
1D9  
1DA  
1DB  
1DC  
1DD  
1DE  
1DF  
1E0  
1E1  
1E2  
1E3  
1E4  
1E5  
1E6  
1E7  
1E8  
1E9  
1EA  
1EB  
1EC  
1ED  
1EE  
1EF  
1F0  
40.7  
39.8  
39.0  
38.1  
37.3  
36.5  
35.6  
34.8  
33.9  
33.1  
32.2  
31.8  
31.4  
31.0  
30.5  
30.1  
29.7  
29.3  
28.8  
28.4  
28.0  
27.6  
27.1  
26.7  
26.3  
25.9  
25.5  
25.0  
24.6  
24.2  
23.8  
23.3  
22.9  
22.5  
22.1  
21.7  
21.2  
20.8  
20.4  
20.0  
19.5  
19.1  
18.7  
18.3  
17.8  
17.4  
17.0  
16.6  
16.2  
181  
182  
183  
184  
185  
186  
187  
188  
189  
00A 19,302.9 04A 15,207.1 08A 11,111.4 0CA 7,015.6  
00B 19,238.9 04B 15,143.1 08B 11,047.4 0CB 6,951.7  
00C 19,174.9 04C 15,079.1 08C 10,983.4 0CC 6,887.7  
00D 19,110.9 04D 15,015.1 08D 10,919.4 0CD 6,823.7  
18A  
18B  
18C  
18D  
18E  
18F  
190  
00E 19,046.9 04E 14,951.1 08E 10,855.4 0CE  
00F 18,982.9 04F 14,887.1 08F 10,791.4 0CF  
010 18,918.9 050 14,823.1 090 10,727.4 0D0  
011 18,854.9 051 14,759.1 091 10,663.4 0D1  
012 18,790.9 052 14,695.2 092 10,599.4 0D2  
013 18,726.9 053 14,631.2 093 10,535.4 0D3  
014 18,662.9 054 14,567.2 094 10,471.4 0D4  
015 18,598.9 055 14,503.2 095 10,407.4 0D5  
016 18,534.9 056 14,439.2 096 10,343.4 0D6  
017 18,470.9 057 14,375.2 097 10,279.4 0D7  
018 18,406.9 058 14,311.2 098 10,215.4 0D8  
019 18,342.9 059 14,247.2 099 10,151.4 0D9  
6,759.7  
6,695.7  
6,631.7  
6,567.7  
6,503.7  
6,439.7  
6,375.7  
6,311.7  
6,247.7  
6,183.7  
6,119.7  
6,055.7  
191  
192  
193  
194  
195  
196  
197  
198  
97.8  
199  
95.7  
01A 18,278.9 05A 14,183.2 09A 10,087.5 0DA 5,991.7  
01B 18,214.9 05B 14,119.2 09B 10,023.5 0DB 5,927.7  
19A  
19B  
19C  
19D  
19E  
19F  
1A0  
1A1  
1A2  
1A3  
1A4  
1A5  
1A6  
1A7  
1A8  
1A9  
1AA  
1AB  
1AC  
1AD  
1AE  
1AF  
1B0  
93.5  
91.4  
01C 18,150.9 05C 14,055.2 09C  
01D 18,086.9 05D 13,991.2 09D  
01E 18,022.9 05E 13,927.2 09E  
01F 17,958.9 05F 13,863.2 09F  
020 17,894.9 060 13,799.2 0A0  
021 17,830.9 061 13,735.2 0A1  
022 17,767.0 062 13,671.2 0A2  
023 17,703.0 063 13,607.2 0A3  
024 17,639.0 064 13,543.2 0A4  
025 17,575.0 065 13,479.2 0A5  
026 17,511.0 066 13,415.2 0A6  
027 17,447.0 067 13,351.2 0A7  
028 17,383.0 068 13,287.2 0A8  
029 17,319.0 069 13,223.2 0A9  
9,959.5 0DC 5,863.7  
9,895.5 0DD 5,799.7  
9,831.5 0DE 5,735.7  
89.3  
87.2  
85.1  
9,767.5  
9,703.5  
9,639.5  
9,575.5  
9,511.5  
9,447.5  
9,383.5  
9,319.5  
9,255.5  
9,191.5  
9,127.5  
0DF  
0E0  
0E1  
0E2  
0E3  
0E4  
0E5  
0E6  
0E7  
0E8  
0E9  
5,671.7  
5,607.7  
5,543.7  
5,479.7  
5,415.8  
5,351.8  
5,287.8  
5,223.8  
5,159.8  
5,095.8  
5,031.8  
83.0  
80.9  
78.7  
76.6  
75.4  
74.1  
72.8  
71.6  
70.3  
69.0  
67.7  
02A 17,255.0 06A 13,159.3 0AA 9,063.5 0EA 4,967.8  
872.0  
66.5  
02B 17,191.0 06B 13,095.3 0AB 8,999.5  
02C 17,127.0 06C 13,031.3 0AC 8,935.5  
0EB  
0EC  
4,903.8  
4,839.8  
808.1  
65.2  
744.1  
63.9  
02D 17,063.0 06D 12,967.3 0AD 8,871.5 0ED 4,775.8  
680.1  
62.7  
02E 16,999.0 06E 12,903.3 0AE 8,807.5  
0EE  
0EF  
0F0  
4,711.8  
4,647.8  
4,583.8  
616.1  
61.4  
02F 16,935.0 06F 12,839.3 0AF  
030 16,871.0 070 12,775.3 0B0  
8,743.5  
8,679.5  
558.7  
60.1  
518.1  
58.9  
23  
Appendix  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
µs  
command  
0F1  
0F2  
0F3  
0F4  
0F5  
0F6  
0F7  
0F8  
0F9  
0FA  
0FB  
0FC  
0FD  
0FE  
0FF  
µs  
command  
131  
µs  
command  
171  
µs  
command  
1B1  
1B2  
1B3  
1B4  
1B5  
1B6  
1B7  
1B8  
1B9  
1BA  
1BB  
1BC  
1BD  
1BE  
1BF  
µs  
command  
µs  
031 16,807.0 071 12,711.3 0B1  
032 16,743.0 072 12,647.3 0B2  
033 16,679.0 073 12,583.3 0B3  
034 16,615.0 074 12,519.3 0B4  
035 16,551.0 075 12,455.3 0B5  
036 16,487.0 076 12,391.3 0B6  
037 16,423.0 077 12,327.3 0B7  
038 16,359.0 078 12,263.3 0B8  
039 16,295.0 079 12,199.3 0B9  
8,615.5  
8,551.5  
8,487.6  
8,423.6  
8,359.6  
8,295.6  
8,231.6  
8,167.6  
8,103.6  
4,519.8  
4,455.8  
4,391.8  
4,327.8  
4,263.8  
4,199.8  
4,135.8  
4,071.8  
4,007.8  
3,943.8  
3,879.9  
3,815.9  
3,751.9  
3,687.9  
3,623.9  
513.5  
508.8  
504.2  
499.5  
494.9  
490.2  
485.6  
480.9  
476.2  
471.6  
466.9  
462.3  
457.6  
453.0  
448.3  
215.8  
211.1  
206.5  
201.8  
197.1  
192.5  
187.8  
183.2  
178.5  
173.9  
169.2  
164.6  
159.9  
155.3  
150.6  
57.6  
56.3  
55.1  
53.8  
52.5  
51.3  
50.0  
48.7  
47.4  
46.2  
44.9  
44.1  
43.2  
42.4  
41.5  
1F1  
1F2  
1F3  
1F4  
1F5  
1F6  
1F7  
1F8  
1F9  
1FA  
1FB  
1FC  
1FD  
1FE  
1FF  
15.7  
15.3  
14.9  
14.5  
14.0  
13.6  
13.2  
12.8  
12.3  
11.9  
11.5  
11.1  
10.7  
10.2  
9.8  
132  
172  
133  
173  
134  
174  
135  
175  
136  
176  
137  
177  
138  
178  
139  
179  
03A 16,231.1 07A 12,135.3 0BA 8,039.6  
03B 16,167.1 07B 12,071.3 0BB 7,975.6  
03C 16,103.1 07C 12,007.3 0BC 7,911.6  
03D 16,039.1 07D 11,943.3 0BD 7,847.6  
13A  
13B  
13C  
13D  
13E  
13F  
17A  
17B  
17C  
17D  
17E  
17F  
03E 15,975.1 07E 11,879.3 0BE  
03F 15,911.1 07F 11,815.3 0BF  
7,783.6  
7,719.6  
24  
Appendix  
Input of externally synchronization  
Input evel XC-555:  
Specifications  
Pickup device  
Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m  
Vpp  
CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to  
0.6m Vpp  
Pickup device  
Interline transfer 1/2-type CCD  
Color filter  
Complementary color mosaic  
XC-555P:  
Output video  
Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m  
Vpp  
CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to  
0.6m Vpp  
XC-555: Approx. 380,000 dots,  
768(H) × 494(V)  
XC-555P: Approx. 440,000 dots,  
752(H) × 582(V)  
Input horizontal frequency  
XC-555: 15734 Hz 0.2 Hz  
XC-555P: 15625 Hz 0.2 Hz  
Input vertical frequency  
Optical and others  
Lens mount  
Signal system  
Special mount (NF mount)  
XC-555: NTSC standard  
XC-555P: PAL standard  
XC-555: 59.94 Hz 0.00089 Hz  
XC-555P: 50 Hz 0.00075 Hz  
75 ohms, terminated by the camera  
Scanning system XC-555: 525 lines, 2:1  
interlace, 30 frames/sec.  
Termination  
XC-555P: 625 lines, 2:1  
interlace, 25 frames/sec.  
Internal/External (automatic  
switching)  
HD/VD signal input of externally synchronization  
Input level (Common to the XC-555 and the XC-555P)  
High: DC4.0V to 5V  
Sync system  
Low: DC0V to 0.5V  
Negative  
External synchronous input  
HD/VD, VS  
Horizontal resolution  
XC-555: 470 TV lines  
XC-555P: 460 TV lines  
Minimum illumination  
Frequency of input HD signal  
XC-555: 15734 Hz 0.2 Hz  
XC-555P: 15625 Hz 0.2 Hz  
Frequency of input VD signal  
XC-555: 59.94 Hz 0.00089 Hz  
XC-555P: 50 Hz 0.00075 Hz  
3 lux at F1.2, AGC: ON  
2000 lux at F8, AGC: OFF (0 dB)  
VBS/Y/C (selected with the switch)  
VBS: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync  
negative  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: C level depends on the composite  
video out signal  
Sensitivity  
Video output  
Termination  
75 ohms, terminated by the camera  
General  
Power requirement  
10.5 to 15 V DC  
Power consumption  
2.4 W  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
–30°C to 60°C (–22°F to 140°F)  
Operating humidity  
20 to 80% (no condensation  
Video signal to noise ratio  
XC-555: 48 dB (standard) AGC:  
OFF (0 dB)  
XC-555P: 46 dB (standard) AGC:  
OFF (0 dB)  
4 speeds selectable: 1/60 sec. (OFF)  
(NTSC)/ 1/50 sec. (OFF) (PAL),  
1/1000 sec., CCD IRIS, and  
FLICKERLESS  
XC-555:1/60 to 1/4000 sec.  
XC-555P: 1/50 to 1/4000 sec.  
Shutter speed  
permissible)  
Storage humidity 20 to 90% (no condensation  
permissible)  
CCD IRIS  
Shock resistance 70 G  
White Balance 4 modes selectable: ATW (Auto  
Tracing White balance), 3200K,  
Dimensions  
22 × 22 × 75 (mm) (7/8 × 7/8 × 2  
15/16 inches) (w/h/d, excluding  
projecting parts and controls)  
5600K, and MAN (Manual)  
Gain control  
2 modes selectable: AGC (0 to 18  
dB) and fixed (0 dB)  
Mass  
60g (2 oz)  
Output connect DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO: multi 12-pin  
25  
Appendix  
Accessories supplied  
Lens mount cap (1)  
Dimensions  
Tripod adaptor (1 set)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
34 (1 11/32)  
17.4 (11/16)  
Top  
Accessories not supplied  
Camera adaptor DC-700/DC-700CE  
2 – φ 2 (3/32) 4 (5/32)  
Usable lens  
NF mount lens  
VCL-12S12XM (f=12 mm)  
VCL-06S12XM (f=6 mm)  
VCL-03S12XM (f=3.5 mm)  
VCL-12SSXM (f=12 mm)  
8
(5/16)  
C mount Lens  
4 sides φ 2.5 (3/32)  
VCL-50Y-M (f=50 mm)  
VCL-25Y-M (f=25 mm)  
VCL-16Y-M (f=16 mm)  
VCL-12Y-M (f=12 mm)  
VCL-08Y-M (f=8 mm)  
Side  
C-mount Adaptor  
Extension ring kit  
LO-999CMT  
75 (2 15/16)  
LO-999ERK  
12-pin camera cable  
CCXC-12P02N/12P05N/12P10N/  
Bottom  
1.2 (1/16)  
12P25N  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
4 (5/32)  
φ 2.5 (3/32)  
Front  
22 (7/8  
)
Unit: mm (inches)  
26  
Appendix  
Spectral Sensitivity  
Characteristics  
(Typical Value)  
XC-555  
Rerative sensitivity  
1.0  
Cy  
Ye  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
G
Mg  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
Wave length (nm)  
XC-555P  
Rerative sensitivity  
1.0  
Ye  
Cy  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
G
Mg  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
Wave length (nm)  
Note  
The lens characteristics and light source characteristics  
are excluded.  
27  
Appendix  
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