Sony DFW-X700, DFW-SX900 technical manual Installing the Host Adapter Card

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DFW-SX900

DFW-X700

HOST ADAPTER CARD DFWA-400

Installing the Host Adapter Card

NOTE : Before installing the host adapter card in the computer, be sure to install the setup disk software provided. Otherwise the computer may freeze when started.

(1)After starting the computer, insert the floppy disk provided into the floppy disk drive.

(2)Open “My Computer” and select the floppy disk drive.

(3)Open Readme.txt.

(4)While reading Readme.txt, install the software.

(5)After installing, eject the floppy disk, shut down Windows, and turn off the power of the computer.

(6)Unplug the computer power cable from the wall outlet.

NOTE : Make sure you unplug the computer power cable from the wall outlet. Installing the host adapter card without unplugging the power cable may damage both the computer and the card.

(7)Open the computer case and remove the PCI bus slot cover.

(8)Securely insert the host adapter card into the PCI bus slot and affix in place it with the screw.

NOTE : When you install the card, hold the top part of the card. Make sure that the PCI card edge is parallel to the slot. Insert the card into the slot as straight in as possible.

You may need to apply some force when installing the card into the slot. Insert the card until the card snaps into the slot.

If you are having difficulty inserting the card properly, remove it from the slot and try again.

Some computers are not required a screw to affix the card in place.

(9)Install the computer case.

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Contents Technical Manual Table of Contents Main Features OutlineSystem Components Specifications Connection Pin assignment of camera connector Pin assignment of Trig in connector femaleNames and Functions of Parts Dimensions CCD Pixel Location Top ViewSpectral Characteristics Typical Values Functions Camera FunctionsAuto Exposure GainShutter BrightnessSharpness Color TemperatureGamma White BalanceOne Shot SaturationIsochronous Start/Stop TriggerOperations in Normal Mode Operations in Normal ModeWhen exposure time is 1 frame or shorter 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 F0F00620h Memory Save Channel CSR F0F00618h Memory SaveCSR F0F0061Ch One Shot CSR F0F00624h Current Memory ChannelCSR F0F00804h Auto Exposure CSR F0F00800h BrightnessCSR F0F00808h Sharpness CSR F0F0080Ch White Balance One-Push Auto White BalanceCSR F0F00814h Saturation CSR F0F00810h HueCSR F0F00818h Gamma Auto exposure CCD Iris CSR F0F0081Ch ShutterShutter OFF CSR F0F0088Ch Optical Filter CSR F0F00820h GainCSR F0F00830h Trigger Auto Gain ControlFor Format7 CSR F1000108h Image PositionCSR F100000Ch Image Size When DFW-SX900When DFW-X700 Minimum Unit for DFW-SX900 Minimum Unit for DFW-X700CSR 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 addressCheck available video modes Acquiring the format/mode/frame rateCheck available formats Check available frame rates Example Format0 Mode3Video transmission start command To set the trigger modeAcquire the CSR offset address of Mode0 Procedure for Format7Aquire the available mode for Format7 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 List of Camera Functions Supplements IEEE1394 Cable Recommended Specifications for Personal Computer PC FeaturesHost Adapter Card DFWA-400 Specifications Installing the Host Adapter Card Precautions Setup of the DriverPrecautions on software provided For Windows Setting up the driverSetting up the demonstration software For Windows NT4.0Page DFW-SX900