Sony XC-555P technical manual Mode Setting, Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector

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Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connector

Overview

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

 

 

 

Pin No.

HD,VD

VS Input

signal

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND (Earth)

GND (Earth)

GND (Earth)

 

 

 

 

2

+12V

+12V

+12V

3VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth) VBS/Y Output (Earth)

4VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal) VBS/Y Output (signal)

5

HD Input (Earth)

-

-

6

HD Input (signal)

-

-

 

 

 

 

7

VD Input (signal)

VS Input (signal)

-

 

 

 

 

8

GND (–/C)

GND (–/C)

GND (–/C)

 

 

9

–/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal) –/C Output (signal)

 

 

 

 

10

 

RS-232C (TXD) *

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

RS-232C (RXD) *

 

 

 

 

 

12

VD Input (Earth)

VS Input (Earth)

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232C (Earth)

 

To Adjust the white balance

Select the white balance setting according to the lighting conditions.

 

Lighting condition

DIP switch setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3200K

For indoor shooting under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fixed)

incandescent light (factory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting).

1

·

·

·

·

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5600K

For outdoor shooting on sunny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fixed)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

·

·

·

·

6

 

 

for shooting with variable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAN

Select this position when you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(manual)

want to adjust the red color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the R control and the blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

·

·

·

·

6

 

 

color with the B control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents CCD Color Video Camera Module Table of Contents Main Features Connection Diagram Dip switches for setting functions Location of Parts and OperationMode Setting Pin assignment of the DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO connectorTo Adjust the white balance AGC Auto Gain Control ON/OFF InstallationTo adjust the shutter speed Usable LensesTo install the camera on a tripod To attach a lensConnectionsGenlock HD/VD, VSRS-232C Command List Functions That can be Controlled via the RS- 232C InterfaceSetting the RS-232C Switches Precautions to be Observed When Using RS-232C CommandsCommunication Specifications ConnectionsSequence from Power up to Beginning/End of Communication Camera Function Setting Commands Setting GainShutter Settings White Balance Settings Video Process Setting System SettingsCamera Setup Readout from a List Read Request RmemExamples RS-232C Mode and the Memory Banks Structure of the Memory BanksWhen the RS-232C switches are set to on Memory Bank to be Activated When Power is Turned onWhen the RS-232C switches are set to Functions Available with Memory Load/SaveShutter Speed and the Settings Command XC-555 Ntsc Shutter speed1DB XC-555P PAL Shutter speed 039.6 Pickup device Dimensions Accessories not suppliedSpectral Sensitivity Characteristics Typical Value XC-555XC-555P Appendix