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Preface

Read This First

About This Manual

This User’s Guide describes the characteristics and operation of the

MC-780PIA and MC-780PIH CCD Video Camera Modules.

How to Use This Manual

Use this manual for technical data, operating characteristics, and general fa-

miliarization with the products before, during, and after installation.

Information About Cautions and Warnings

This book may contain cautions and warnings.

This is an example of a caution statement.

A caution statement describes a situation that could potentially

damage your software or equipment.

This is an example of a warning statement.

A warning statement describes a situation that could potentially

cause harm to you.

The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection.

Please read each caution and warning carefully.

Contents

Main Page Preface Read This First About This Manual How to Use This Manual Information About Cautions and Warnings If You Need Assistance If You Need Assistance . . . .. Contents Page Figures Tables Overview 1.1 Main Features Page Page Nomenclature and Use of Each Component 2.1 Mounting System 2.2 Rear Panel Switches and Terminals Figure 21.Rear Panel 2.2.1 Shutter Speed Control Switch SW1 Table 21.Shutter Speed Control Switch SW1 2.2.2 External Synchronization Terminal Resistance Switch SW4 Table 22.External Synchronization Terminal Resistance Switch SW4 Figure 22.External Synchronization Terminal Resistance Switch SW4 Note: When outputting internal sync signal, set the switch to 100 k. 2.2.3 Mode Switches SW3 The SW3 mode switches control the functions listed in Table 22 and Table 24. Table 25.Gain Mode Switch SW2 Figure 23.Gain Mode Switch SW2 2.2.5 Gain Variable Volume Control VR1 Figure 24.Gain Variable Volume Control VR1 2.2.6 DC IN Terminal 2.2.8 DC IN/SYNC Terminal Table 27.DC IN/SYNC Terminal 2.3 Internal Switches Figure 25.Internal Switches 2.3.1 SYNC Signal (HD/VD) Input/Output Switch SW1 Table 28.SYNC Signal (HD/VD) Input/Output Switch SW1 Figure 26.SYNC Signal (HD/VD) Input/Output Switch SW1 Page 2.3.5 Outline Emphasis Circuit ON/OFF Switch SW2 Table 212.Outline Emphasis Circuit ON/OFF Switch SW2 Figure 210. Outline Emphasis Circuit ON/OFF Switch SW2 Page Using the External SYNC Mode Using the External SYNC Mode 3.1 External Sync With Interlace 3.1.1 External Sync Signal Input Conditions Figure 31.External Sync Timing Using the External SYNC Mode 3.2 External Sync With No Interlace 3.2.1 External Sync Signal Input Conditions Figure 32.External Sync With No Interlace Page Using the Shutter Modes 4.1 Continuous Shutter Figure 41.Continuous Shutter Speed-Control Timing 4.2 Random Shutter (Fixed V Sync) Figure 42.Random Shutter Control Timing (Fixed V Sync) 4.3 Random Shutter (V Sync Reset) Figure 43.Random Shutter Control Timing (V Sync Reset) 4.4 VI Mode Shutter Figure 44.VI Mode Shutter Timing 4.5 Precautionary Items Figure 45.Exposure and Transfer Period Conflict With Readout Period Table 41.Line Table Corresponding to Shutter Speeds Page Modes and Initial Switch Settings Initial Settings 5.1 Modes and Initial Switch Settings Table 51.Modes and Initial Switch Settings Page Precautions for Use 6.1 Precautions for Use 6.1.1 Power Source 6.1.2 Heat Reduction 6.1.3 Locations for Use and Storage Precautions for Use 6.2 Maintenance Page Page Specifications 7.1 Image System Table 71.MC780PIA Image System Specifications Table 72.MC780PIH Image System Specifications Specifications 7.2 Optical Elements and Other Specifications Table 73.Optical Elements and Other Specifications Page Page Exterior Dimensions 8.1 Exterior Dimensions Exterior Dimensions 8-3 Exterior Dimensions Figure 81.Exterior Dimensions TOP BOTTOM FRONT BACK SIDE Page Page Other Issues 9.1 Connectors