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SONY 3-CCD Color Video Camera
DXC-C33/C33P
Product Information Manual
For use of authorised dealers
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 5:58 PM Page 1 CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT CONCEPT P. 2 2. APPLICATIONS P. 3 3. KEY FEATURES P. 4 4. MENU FUNCTION P. 9 5. CAMERA CONNECTORS P. 12 6. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS P. 14 7. SPECIFICATIONS P. 15 8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES P. 18 9. SYSTEM EXAMPLES P. 22 10. DIMENSIONS P. 25 11. TECHNICAL APPENDIX P. 26 12. Q & A P. 30 DXC-C33/C33P
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 5:59 PM Page 2 1. PRODUCT CONCEPT 1. PRODUCT CONCEPT High-performance, remote-head type camera DXC-C33/C33P Small and light camera head unit DV output C mount 3-CCD Digital signal processing High picture quality 2– DXC-C33/C33P Product Information Manual
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 5:59 PM Page 3 2. APPLICATIONS 2. APPLICATIONS Medical Surgical microscopy Slit lamp Industrial inspection Semiconductor Tube Special angle shooting Sports Production DXC-C33/C33P Product Information Manual – 3
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 4 3. KEY FEATURES 3. KEY 3. Key Features FEATURES Basic Specifications Horizontal resolution 850 TV lines Signal to Noise (S/N) ratio NTSC: 62 dB (typical) PAL: 61 dB (typical) Sensitivity F8.0 at 2000 lux (3200 K) Minimum illumination 4 lux (F2, GAIN: Hyper) Output signal DV, VBS, RGB/SYNC, Y/C 5 1 5 Dimensions (W x H x D) CHU: 32 x 38 x 40 mm (1 / x 1 / x 1 / inches) 16 2 8 7 1 5 CCU: 200 x 88 x 242 mm (7 / x 3 / x 9 / inches) 8 2 8 Power consumption Max.
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 5 3. KEY FEATURES Partial Enhance This function allows a particular color to be selected, and its hue, saturation and detail to be altered. In addition, the detail produced by the high resolution of the camera can be softened or emphasized in certain parts of the image with the Partial Enhance function. OFF ON User-friendly control panel RS-232C interface The front panel is very easy to use with good-sized Easy control and operation of the camera by a
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 6 3. KEY FEATURES TM i.LINK (DV) out DV (Digital Video) is the standard for consumer digital video. DV complies with the same IEEE1394 interface standard as the DFW Series. Thanks to data-compression technology, the transmission speed of DV is approximately 25 Mb/s. This figure is about 1/5 of the transmission speed of the DFW Series (no compression). DV can be connected to a PC and various application software is available for DV. Users can therefore en
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 7 3. KEY FEATURES The DVCAM & DV format DVCAM Professional use • 15µ m track pitch ✱ • Audio lock recording • 5 : 1 DV compression method • New advanced ME tape • Standard size & Mini size cassettes ✱ • 2CH & 4CH audio recording modes • 10µ m track pitch ✱ • Audio unlock recording Consumer use DV ✱ Audio mode and audio channel are not available in the DXC-C33/C33P The DVCAM format The DVCAM format, which is available for the DXC-C33/C33P is, a professional
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 8 3. KEY FEATURES Comparison of 1/4 inch DVCAM, DV, and DVCPRO Format DVCAM DV DVCPRO Compression method 5:1 DV compression 5:1 DV compression 5:1 DV compression Tape material ME ME MP (Metal Evaporated) (Metal Evaporated) Cassette size Standard / Mini Standard / Mini L / M Track pitch 15µm10µ m (LP : 7.5µ m) 18µ m Tape speed 28.193 mm/s 18.812 mm/s 33.820 mm/s Compatibility cassette Playback of Mini with Home DV (Adaptor required) Full Compatibility — Pla
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 9 4. MENU FUNCTION 4. MENU FUNCTION Configuration Main Menu Exposure Contrast White Balance Enhance General System Scene File Main Menu [A] >EXPOSURE CONTRAST WHITE BALANCE ENHANCER GENERAL SYSTEM SCENE FILE [A] >FILE SELECT A Select Next Exit LOAD [A] >BAUD RATE 9600 D-SUB VIDEO VBS [A] D-SUB SYNC C.SYNC >CCD MODE FIELD Sub Menu SHADING COMP. OFF RGB SY
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 10 4. MENU FUNCTION Setting Items in the Menu • GAIN Adjusts the video gain [A] • STEP Sets the gain level >GAIN STEP • SHUTTER Sets the electronic shutter modes STEP 0dB SHUTTER OFF • SPEED Sets the shutter speed • AE LEVEL Finely adjusts the focusing point of AE adjustment • AE AREA 1 Sets the AE window in AGC or CCD IRIS or auto iris AE AREA 2 adjustment mode • AE SPEED Sets AE focusing speed in AGC or CCD IRIS or cont
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 11 4. MENU FUNCTION • DETAIL Enables or disables adjustment of [A] sharpness of the image outline >DETAIL ALL • LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness of the image outline LEVEL ± 0 FREQUENCY MID • FREQUENCY Adjusts the sharpness of the detailed image LINEAR MATRIX ALL outline MODE STANDARD • LINEAR MATRIX Enables or disables processing of a color matrix • MODE Finely adjusts the color tone • TARGET COLOR Specifies the colo
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 12 5. CAMERA CONNECTORS 5. CAMERA CONNECTORS Front Panel • LEFT/FILE SELECT button • UP/BLACK (black balance) • MENU button button While the menu is displayed; Displays/hides the menu on the monitor Decreases the setting value or changes the setting. While the menu is displayed; screen. Also used for an AE window setting, etc. Moves the menu cursor upward. When a setting menu is displayed, press While the normal screen is displayed; Also used for an AE wi
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 13 5. CAMERA CONNECTORS Rear Panel • EXT SYNC (external sync) (HD, VD/SYNC) connectors (BNC type) • DV connector (6-pin) Inputs reference sync signals for synchronizing The terminal for DV output conforming to the camera operation. When using the internal i.LINK. Uses this to connect to video sync signals, outputs the HD/DV or composite peripherals that incorporate DV terminal. sync signals. • FS/TRIG IN (Foot Switch/Trigger input) connector (Stereo
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 14 6. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 6. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 9-Pin D-sub Connector 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 MENU D-sub VIDEO: VBS D-sub VIDEO: VBS D-sub VIDEO: Y/C D-sub VIDEO: Y/C D-sub SYNC: C.SYNC D-sub SYNC: WEN D-sub SYNC: C.SYNC D-sub SYNC: WEN 1 VBS OUT (G) VBS OUT (G) Y/C OUT (G) Y/C OUT (G) 2 RGB OUT (G) RGB OUT (G) RGB OUT (G) RGB OUT (G) 3 R OUT (X) R OUT (X) R OUT (X) R OUT (X) 4 G OUT (X) G OUT (X) G OUT (X) G OUT (X) 5 B OUT (X) B OUT (X) B OUT (X) B
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 15 7. SPECIFICATIONS 7. SPECIFICATIONS Image System/Optical System 1 Image device / type IT (Internal Transfer) CCD 3 Effective picture elements NTSC: 768 x 494 (H x V) PAL: 752 x 582 Sensing area (H x V) 4.8 x 3.6 mm Unit cell (H x V) NTSC: 6.35 x 7.40 um PAL: 6.50 x 6.25 um Mount C mount Video System Synchronization system Internal or External with VBS or HD/VD Signal format DXC-C33: NTSC standard format (EIA standard) DXC-C33P: PAL standard format (CCIR
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 16 7. SPECIFICATIONS AE level Variable AE speed Fast/Mid/Slow (selectable) AE detect Average/Peak (selectable) Contrast effect Manual/DynaLatitude/DCC+ (selectable) Gamma ON/OFF (Variable at ON) Pedestal Master and R/B Manual (adjustable) Black balance ABB White balance AWB/ATW NORMAL/ATW WIDE/MANUAL/3200 K/5600 K (selectable) AWB or ATW R/B Paint,MANUAL R/B Gain Detail level ALL/TARGET/OFF (Variable at ALL or TARGET) Detail frequency HIGH/MID/LOW (selectab
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 17 7. SPECIFICATIONS General Power supply 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Operation temperature -5 to 45°C (23 to 113°F) Storage temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating humidity 20% to 80% Storage humidity 20% to 90% Power consumption Max. 18 W 5 1 5 Dimensions CHU: 32 x 38 x 40 mm (1 / x 1 / x 1 / inches) 16 2 8 7 1 5 (W x H x D) CCU: 200 x 88 x 242 mm (7 / x 3 / x 9 / inches) 8 2 8 Weight CHU: 48 g (1.7 oz) CCU: 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) Supplied accessories T
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DXC_C33_C33P.qxd 02.2.8 6:03 PM Page 18 8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cable CCMC-20P05/20P10/20P30 Features • Specially designed camera cable for DXC-C33/C33P • 20-pin Multi Cable (5/10/30 m) for connecting CHU to CCU TM DVCAM Recorder DSR-11 Features • Employs the DVCAM format to offer excellent picture and sound quality. Also compatible with DV format recording and playback (SP mode only) • The compact, unique design enables both horizontal and vertical installation • Comp
