Panasonic GP-US742CUP, GP-US732H Unprecedented High Image Quality, 3CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

3CCD Color Micro-Camera Series

Unprecedented High Image Quality

High Specification Models to Match Multiple Environments

While continuing to maintain the same superior sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, horizontal resolution and color reproduction capability as before, new camera heads have been added for use with this first in the industry CCD drive system. To meet the metal fatigue test required for imaging dark areas and miniscule differences in color shadings, appropriate solid images are provided for a wide variety of environments.

High image quality and high sensitivity

Camera Control Unit

GP-US742CU

1/3-type 3CCD Color Camera Head
GP-US732H	1/2-type 3CCD Color Camera Head
	GP-US522HB

Full-feature, easy-to-use Camera Control Unit (for two camera heads)

High image quality, high sensitivity

Life-like Color reproduction

Flexible Camera Adjustment, Optimum Setting

and high signal-to-noise ratio

Uses the progressive system for the first time in the industry

Realizes sharp images with no flickering

For the first time in the industry, GP-US732H uses the progressive system with a separated camera head and control unit. The progressive system, compared to the former interlace scanning system which is divided into two steps, accomplishes the scanning in one step by dividing video images into even and odd fields. By so doing, the resulting image is sharper with less flickering, making this an ideal camera for use over a long period as a microscope camera for research. Furthermore, because it is possible to switch the interlace and progressive systems, when necessary, moving images can be captured by the progressive system and image subjects with little movement or where extra sensitivity is required can be captured by the interlace system.

Gamma Correction, Improved Dynamic Range

The set-up menu includes the gamma correction function. You can select optimum contrast settings for both bright and dark areas. This function prevents blurring and thus provides a clearer picture even in bright or dark areas.

6-Axis Color Matrix Control Function-Reproduction of Life-like Colors

Each color can be adjusted separately without changing the white balance of the whole image. For red colors, very fine adjustment is available, which is particularly useful for biological research. With this function, you can make optimum color adjustments for various systems and applications.

On-Screen Menu to Simplify the Setting of

Highly Advanced Functions

The on-screen menu facilitates simple and efficient adjustment operations.

You can make these adjustments while observing the object image. A list of the functions of each camera is displayed on the monitor screen. Simply select the appropriate presets and press the appropriate buttons to

complete the setting of the Color Matrix Control, the Red Enhancement, the Gamma Correction and many other highly advanced functions.

A Scene File Function for Storing and

Recalling Setting Information

You can store in the memory up to two different scene files containing the settings you have made in the on-screen menu. For

2-Dimensional Low-Pass Filter to Control Moire

The set-up menu includes a 2D Low-Pass Filter. You can turn ON or OFF this function from the menu. The 2D Low-Pass Filter prevents moire and improves image clarity.

Other Functions

Syncro-Scan adjusts the shutter timing for synchronization with a computer display. Electronic Shutter (7 steps between 1/100 (PAL : 1/120) sec and 1/10,000 sec) ELC (Electric Light Control) Function. Other functions include the freeze-image capturing function and 2.5 x electronic zoom function. When the imaging subject is a moving object, imaging it by the progressive system produces a high resolution image that is free of blurs.

Major Operating Control & Switches

GP-US742CU

	White Balance Switch	ELC Level Control
Front View	Auto Warning Indicator
		Camera Input

2

4

6

Even numbers fields

Odd numbers fields

1

3

5

Interlace system

Video imaging* by scanning odd and even numbers* Excellent for freeze images or subjects with little movement.

Conventional image GP-US522HB/732H

High Resolution

Over 800-Line Horizontal Resolution

example, you can store the setting for imaging bright subjects as Scene 1, the setting for imaging dark subjects as Scene 2 and either may be called up when needed.

Sensing Area Selection to Ensure Correct Exposures

You can select a sensing area from five presets: ALL, CENTER, CIRCLE (Small), CIRCLE (Medium) and CIRCLE (Large), when AGC or ELC is selected. Otherwise, it can be set for automatic or manual operation.

This function is effective for microscopy or situations when you cannot

Gain Switch (HIGH/LOW/OFF)				User Set Switch
Power ON/OFF
Switch		B Gain		Control
Camera/Bar Switch					ELC ON/ OFF Switch
	R Gain Control
				Scene File 1/2 Selector
			Gen-lock		75 Ω Termination ON/ OFF Switch
	Video Output
Rear view			Signal Input			Function Setup Switch
				VD Input

1	Progressive system
2
3	Video imaging a scene by scanning
4	once. Information volume is twice that
5	of Interlace system*.
6	This system is best for animation
	because there is less flickering.
		* PAL: 25 frames, 50 fields
		NTSC: 30 frames, 60 fields
		Video image results are clearly shown
		in these image pictures.

High Sensitivity, Clear Photography of Dark Areas

Both GP-US522HB and GP-US732H have high sensitivity level. With sensitivity of F16 (2,000 lux), GP-US522HB can capture as scene with minimum illumination reduced to 5 lux. These new cameras produce clear images of areas that are typically lost in darkness because of metal fatigue, particularly during research.

S/N (signal-to noise) Ratio of over 62 dB for Better Picture Quality

The 3CCD Micro Camera Series has a high signal-to-noise ratio of over 62 dB.

GP-US522HB: The 1/2-type 3CCD with super high sensitivity pixels provides the best picture quality. Horizontal resolution is more than 800 lines. The GP-US732H using a 1/3-type 3CCD has a horizontal resolution of 750 lines.

Upgraded Contour Correction

The high-band aperture function increases the resolution by amplifying the high frequency.

You can make horizontal and vertical contour adjustments separately to ensure clear images.

Red Enhancement

By switching the RED DTL in the set-up menu to ON, you can enhance only red colors; other details are adjusted as usual. Red colors are reproduced by means of high resolution. This function is particularly useful for biological research.

illuminate the subject area uniformly.

Digital Signal Processing Diagram

Camera Head		Camera Control Unit
	Analog Process		Digital Process
R	W/ B, AGC				Y
CCD	Gamma			Encoder	C	D/A	Video OUT
G	AGC	A/D	Auto Knee
			DNR
CCD	Gamma		Detail
			Matrix	Sync
B	W/ B, AGC			Generator		A/D	VBS, VS,
CCD	Gamma						HD, VD
							RGB Out
CCD
Drive			Micro	EEP ROM
Pulse			Processor				RS232C

S-Video Output
	RS-232C Connector
	RGB/YPbPr Output	DC12 V IN Connector
GP-US522HB / GP-US732H
		Camera Cable
	Camera Head	Connector
Dimensions
GP-US742CU	GP-US522HB / GP-US732H

System Block Diagram

(227)

(28.5) 3/4'' (44)

Optional Accessories

C-Mount Lens *1 *2

Fiber Scope *1

Adaptor

Bore Scope *1

Adaptor

Camera Head

GP-US522HB

Camera Head

GP-US732H

	Camera Control Unit
Camera Cables	GP-US742CU
GP-CA522/4 : 4m

12V DC

8-15/16''

DC POWER	HIGH	ATW	PAGE ITEM				(44)
	LOW	AWC				GP-US742
ON	OFF	MANU	(FREEZE) (AWC)	(ABC)	(E-ZOOM)

		1-
1-1/8''	1-5/16'' (34)	(5.5)
		3/16''
7/16'' (36)	510001	(22.5)
1-		7/8''

1-9/16'' (40)

2-1/16'' (52)

Conventional image GP-US522HB/732H

Microscope Attachment *1

*1 Available from other manufactures

*2 Back focus function may not be applicable with some C-Mount Lenses

	CAM	1	ON
OFF	BAR	2	OFF
	GAIN	SCENE	ELC	LEVEL CAMRA
				3/4''-

1

5-1/16'' (128)

6-11/16'' (170)

1-1/16'' (26)