Sony DFW-X700, DFW-SX900 Acquiring the format/mode/frame rate, Check available formats

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DFW-SX900

DFW-X700

COMMAND SENDING PROCEDURE UNTIL IMAGES ARE DISPLAYED

(2)Acquiring the format/mode/frame rate

a)Check available formats

Refer to the Inquiry register for video format and check the available formats.

Address	Action	Data

F0F00100h	Read	E1000000h (DFW-SX900)

		C1000000h (DFW-X700)

As bits 0, 1, 2, and 7 are set for the DFW-SX900, it means that Format0, Format1, Format2, and Format7 are available. As bits 0, 1, and 7 are set for the DFW-X700, it means that Format0, Format1, and Format7 are available.

b)Check available video modes

Refer to Inquiry register for video mode, and check which video mode in each Format is available.

Address	Action	Data
			When Format0
F0F00180h	Read	50000000h	When Format0
			When Format1
F0F00184h	Read	90000000h	When Format1
			When Format2 (00000000h for DFW-X700)
F0F00188h	Read	80000000h	When Format2 (00000000h for DFW-X700)
			When Format7
F0F0019Ch	Read	80000000h	When Format7

As bits 1 and 3 are set for the Format0, it means that Mode1 and Mode3 are available.

c) Check available frame rates (Example: Format0 Mode3)

Address	Action		Data

F0F0020Ch	Read	60000000h	(DFW-SX900)

		30000000h	(DFW-X700)

As bits 1 and 2 are set for the DFW-SX900, it means that 3.75 fps and 7.5 fps are available.

As bits 2 and 3 are set for the DFW-X700, it means that 7.5 fps and 15 fps are available.

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Contents Technical Manual Table of Contents Main Features OutlineSystem Components Specifications Connection Pin assignment of Trig in connector female Pin assignment of camera connectorNames and Functions of Parts Dimensions CCD Pixel Location Top ViewSpectral Characteristics Typical Values Functions Camera FunctionsGain ShutterAuto Exposure BrightnessColor Temperature GammaSharpness White BalanceSaturation Isochronous Start/StopOne Shot TriggerOperations in Normal Mode When exposure time is 1 frame or shorterOperations in Normal Mode Time until Data is Read Out and Output Period of DataWhen exposure time is over 1 frame Operations When Frame Rate is ReducedInside Camera SUB Isochronous Front Panel LED External Trigger Shutter Inputting trigger and pulse conditionsExternal Trigger Shutter Operations Example of Acceptable Trigger Interval Camera Exposure TimePartial Scan Mode Cutting sizeCSR F0F00000h Camera Initialize Register Write Only CSR F0F00600h Current Frame RateCSR F0F00604h Current Video Mode CSR F0F00608h Current Video FormatCSR F0F0060Ch CSR F0F00614h Isochronous Transmission Start/StopCSR F0F00618h Memory Save CSR F0F0061Ch One ShotCSR F0F00620h Memory Save Channel CSR F0F00624h Current Memory ChannelCSR F0F00800h Brightness CSR F0F00804h Auto ExposureCSR F0F00808h Sharpness CSR F0F0080Ch White Balance One-Push Auto White BalanceCSR F0F00810h Hue CSR F0F00814h SaturationCSR F0F00818h Gamma CSR F0F0081Ch Shutter Auto exposure CCD IrisShutter OFF CSR F0F00820h Gain CSR F0F00830h TriggerCSR F0F0088Ch Optical Filter Auto Gain ControlFor Format7 CSR F1000108h Image PositionWhen DFW-SX900 When DFW-X700CSR F100000Ch Image Size Minimum Unit for DFW-SX900 Minimum Unit for DFW-X700 CSR F1000110h Color Coding ID CSR F1000144h Byte per PacketGeneral precautions for partial scan function Command Sending Procedure Until Images are Displayed Acquiring the camera control register base addressAcquiring the format/mode/frame rate Check available formatsCheck available video modes Check available frame rates Example Format0 Mode3Video transmission start command To set the trigger modeProcedure for Format7 Aquire the available mode for Format7Acquire the CSR offset address of Mode0 Acquire the MaxSize/UnitSize/ColorCodingIDVideo transmission start command Format7 Specify the packet sizeCommand Setting and Operation Timing Trigger Mode command and actual operation timing One Shot CMD and actual operation timingCamera Supplements List of Camera FunctionsIEEE1394 Cable Features Recommended Specifications for Personal Computer PCHost Adapter Card DFWA-400 Specifications Installing the Host Adapter Card Setup of the Driver PrecautionsPrecautions on software provided Setting up the driver Setting up the demonstration softwareFor Windows For Windows NT4.0Page DFW-SX900