Sony XC-555/555P technical manual Pickup device

Specifications

Pickup device
Pickup device	Interline transfer 1/2-type CCD
Color filter	Complementary color mosaic
Output video
	XC-555: Approx. 380,000 dots,
	768(H) ⋅ 494(V)
	XC-555P: Approx. 440,000 dots,
	752(H) ⋅ 582(V)
Optical and others
Lens mount	Special mount (NF mount)
Signal system	XC-555: NTSC standard
	XC-555P: PAL standard
Scanning system	XC-555: 525 lines, 2:1
	interlace, 30 frames/sec.
	XC-555P: 625 lines, 2:1
	interlace, 25 frames/sec.
Sync system	Internal/External (automatic
	switching)
External synchronous input
	HD/VD, VS
Horizontal resolution
	XC-555: 470 TV lines
	XC-555P: 460 TV lines
Minimum illumination
	3 lux at F1.2, AGC: ON
Sensitivity	2000 lux at F8, AGC: OFF (0 dB)
Video output	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

Video signal to noise ratio

	XC-555: 48 dB (standard) AGC:
	OFF (0 dB)
	XC-555P: 46 dB (standard) AGC:
	OFF (0 dB)
Shutter speed	4 speeds selectable: 1/60 sec. (OFF)
	(NTSC)/ 1/50 sec. (OFF) (PAL),
	1/1000 sec., CCD IRIS, and
	FLICKERLESS
CCD IRIS	XC-555:1/60 to 1/4000 sec.
	XC-555P: 1/50 to 1/4000 sec.
White Balance	4 modes selectable: ATW (Auto
	Tracing White balance), 3200K,
	5600K, and MAN (Manual)
Gain control	2 modes selectable: AGC (0 to 18
	dB) and fixed (0 dB)
Output connect	DC IN/SYNC/VIDEO: multi 12-pin

Appendix

Input of externally synchronization

Input evel	XC-555:
	Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m
	Vpp
	CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to
	0.6m Vpp
	XC-555P:
	Video signal: 0m Vpp to 1.4m
	Vpp
	CSYNC signal: 0.15m Vpp to
	0.6m Vpp

Input horizontal frequency

XC-555: 15734 Hz ±0.2 Hz

	XC-555P: 15625 Hz ±0.2 Hz
Input vertical frequency
	XC-555: 59.94 Hz ±0.00089 Hz
	XC-555P: 50 Hz ±0.00075 Hz
Termination	75 ohms, terminated by the camera

HD/VD signal input of externally synchronization Input level (Common to the XC-555 and the XC-555P)

High: DC4.0V to 5V

Low: DC0V to 0.5V

Negative

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
Termination	75 ohms, terminated by the camera

General

Power requirement

10.5to 15 V DC

Power consumption

2.4W

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 permissible)

Storage humidity 20 to 90% (no condensation permissible)

Shock resistance 70 G

Dimensions

	22 ⋅ 22 ⋅ 75 (mm) (7/8 ⋅ 7/8 ⋅ 2
	15/16 inches) (w/h/d, excluding
	projecting parts and controls)
Mass	60g (2 oz)

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