Sony Digital Camera SX90 User Manual

A-CUJ-100-12 (1)  
Digital Camera  
Module  
Technical Manual  
XCD-V60CR/SX90CR/U100CR  
(Color model)  
XCD-V60/SX90/U100  
(Black and white model)  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
 
the cameras, or exposure starts on all the cameras  
simultaneously using a software trigger.  
Overview  
The six models of the XCD-series digital camera  
modules (Black and white models and RAW color  
models) employing the IEEE1394b-2002 standard are  
equipped with quality digital camera features.  
Although it is compact, the camera allows high-speed  
image transfer and daisy chain connection with two  
IEEE1394b connectors. The camera also has versatile  
features such as hardware preprocessing in the camera  
that reduces the load of image processing in a PC, bus  
synchronization, and broadcast delivery of commands.  
The XCD-series digital output cameras conforming to  
the IIDC 1.31 protocol take full advantages of  
IEEE1394 capabilities.  
Memory channel  
The memory channel allows storage of up to 15 sets of  
camera settings such as gain and shutter.  
Bulk trigger mode  
The Bulk trigger mode allows output of multiple images  
with a shot of a trigger signal. Each image is shot with  
the camera settings stored in the memory channel. Up to  
15 image settings are possible.  
Memory Shot  
The image exposed from the sensor is stored in the  
camera’s built-in memory. The stored image can be read  
out using a command from the host PC when required.  
Main Features  
XCD-V60/ XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
V60CR  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
High image quality, high-speed image  
output  
The image device, output frame rate and resolution of  
the cameras are as follows:  
XCD-V60/V60CR: 1/3-type PS IT CCD, 90 fps, VGA  
XCD-SX90/SX90CR: 1/3-type PS IT CCD, 30 fps,  
SXGA  
XCD-U100/U100CR: 1/1.8-type PS IT CCD, 15 fps,  
UXGA  
Standard image 640 × 480  
1,280 × 960 1,600 ×1,200  
size (H × V)  
(VGA)  
(SXGA)  
(UXGA)  
8 frames  
Bit  
Mono8/ 54 frames  
13 frames  
length Raw8  
Mono16/ 27 frames  
6 frames  
4 frames  
Raw16  
Partial scan  
Daisy chain connection  
Partial scan clips a required angle of view (area) from  
the entire screen to be read out. As a part of the image is  
read out, the unit takes advantage of reduced image data  
and high-speed transfer. The minimum clipping unit is  
32 pixels × 24 lines.  
The camera is equipped with two IEEE1394b  
connectors that support connection of multiple cameras.  
As the power can be supplied from a 12-pin connector,  
the camera achieves daisy chain connection without  
limitation of power supply capacity so that a simple  
image processing system with multiple cameras can be  
developed.  
Binning  
Binning increases the sensitivity and frame rate based on  
mixing the pixel data.  
Hardware preprocessing  
The camera is equipped with hardware LUT (Lookup  
Table).  
9-pin connector with fixing screws  
The black and white models are also equipped with 3 ×  
3 pixel matrix operation.  
Low power consumption, vibration and  
shock-resistant structure, and compact  
size  
Bus synchronization  
The cameras connected to the same bus automatically  
operate in synchronization with the 1394 bus, without  
using an external sync signal. The exposure timing on  
multiple cameras is synchronized correctly via the  
IEEE1394b cable only.  
IIDC Ver.1.31 protocol compliant  
Broadcast delivery of commands  
The camera settings for all the cameras connected to the  
same bus can be changed at the same time. For example,  
the gain or shutter speed is set to the same value on all  
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System Components  
The camera module imaging system comprises the following products.  
Products 1 to 4 are used for the basic configuration, and 1 to 7 for the optional configuration. (All the products  
except the camera module are available separately.)  
1
3
2
6
4
5
7
1 Camera module  
6 DC-700/700CE camera adaptor (Sony)  
Connect this adaptor to the camera module to  
enable power supply from an ordinary AC power  
source.  
This is a small-size, high-resolution, camera  
module using a CCD image sensor.  
2 IEEE1394b camera cable (commercially  
available)  
7 CCXC-12P02N (2 m, 6.6 ft)/05N (5 m, 16.4 ft)/  
10N (10 m, 32.8 ft)/25N (25 m, 82 ft) camera  
cable (Sony)  
Connect this cable to the IEEE1394b connector on  
the rear panel of the camera module. The power and  
image/control signals are transmitted through this  
cable. To prevent a poor connection or damage to  
the camera or cable, use the cable equipped with  
fixing screws.  
Connect this cable to the 12-pin I/O connector on  
the rear panel of the camera module. The cable is  
used for power supply and exchange of trigger  
signals.  
3 C-mount lens (commercially available)  
Use an appropriate lens for the camera module and  
usage.  
4 Camera module interface board (commercially  
available)  
Install the board in a PCI bus slot of a host device  
such as a PC.  
Select an IEEE1394 interface board to match your  
system.  
Select an IEEE1394b interface board if you use the  
transfer speed of 800 Mbps.  
5 VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor (Sony)  
Attach this adaptor to the bottom of the camera  
module to fix the camera module to a tripod.  
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Connection Diagram  
XCD-V60/V60CR/SX90/  
SX90CR/U100/U100CR  
C-mount lens  
IEEE1394b cable  
Host adaptor card  
Host equipment (PC, etc.)  
VCT-ST70I Tripod  
Adaptor  
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Rear  
Location and Function  
of Parts and Operation  
Front/Top/Bottom  
4 IEEE1394b connectors  
Connect an IEEE1394b camera cable (not  
supplied) to this connector.  
Pin No. Signal  
Pin No. Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
TPB–  
TPB+  
TPA–  
TPA+  
TPAG  
6
7
8
9
VG  
NC  
VP  
TPBG  
1 Lens mount (C-mount)  
Attach any C-mount lens or other optical  
equipment.  
5 12-pin I/O connector  
When power from the IEEE1394b connector is  
insufficient, power is supplied through this  
connector.  
Connect a camera cable such as the CCXC-12P05N  
to this connector.  
Note  
The lens must not project more than 10 mm (13/32 inch)  
from the lens mount.  
1 Lens mount face 210 mm (13/32 inch) or less  
Pin No. Signal  
Pin No. Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Power GND  
7
8
GPIO IN 2  
2 Auxiliary holes (top)  
Power IN  
GPIO OUT 2–  
GPIO OUT 2+  
GPIO IN 1  
ISO GND  
9
3 Reference holes (bottom)  
Strobe OUT  
GPIO OUT 1–  
GPIO OUT 1+  
10  
11  
12  
These precision screw holes are for locking the  
camera module. Locking the camera module into  
these holes secures the optical axis alignment.  
Trigger IN  
ISO GND  
Four screw reference holes 3 can be used as the  
tripod adaptor screw holes, too. Screw the VCT-  
ST70I tripod adaptor into the four screw holes  
when you use a tripod.  
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Installation  
Fitting the lens  
1 IEEE1394b connector  
2 Fixing screws  
3 IEEE1394b camera cable (not supplied)  
4 IEEE1394b connector cap  
The IEEE1394b connector on the right has a cover cap  
exclusively for this camera. If you use this connector,  
remove the cap. The unused connector shall be covered  
with the cap.  
1
2
Remove the lens mount cap.  
Note  
Screw in the lens (not supplied), and turn it until it  
is secured.  
Loose fixing screws may cause a poor connection or  
damage to the camera or cable. Be sure to tighten the  
fixing screws.  
Note  
Clean the optical filter with a commercially available  
blower brush to remove dust.  
When power supply from the  
IEEE1394b connector is  
insufficient  
Power can be supplied to the camera module via the DC-  
700/700CE camera adaptor (optional) and a camera  
cable such as CCXC-12P05N (optional) if power supply  
from the IEEE1394b connector is insufficient.  
Using a tripod  
To use the tripod, install the VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor  
(not supplied) on the camera module.  
Use a tripod screw with a protrusion ( ) extending  
from the installation surface, as follows, and tighten the  
screw using a hand screwdriver.  
: 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.18 to 0.22 inches)  
Note  
When you install the tripod adaptor, use the screws  
supplied with the tripod adaptor.  
Connecting the camera cable  
Connect a commercially available IEEE1394b camera  
cable to the IEEE1394b connector and the 1394b  
interface connector of your PC. When you connect the  
cable, insert the cable connector into the IEEE1394b  
connector until it snaps into place, holding it. Then,  
tighten the fixing screws placed on both sides of the  
cable connector.  
1 12-pin I/O connector  
2 Camera cable (e.g. CCXC-12P05N)  
3 to AC power source  
4 CAMERA connector  
5 AC IN connector  
6 Trigger generator  
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Notes on Operation  
Phenomena Specific to  
CCD Image Sensors  
Power supply  
Power is supplied to the camera module via the  
IEEE1394b cable connected to a PC. If the power supply  
is insufficient, use the DC-700/700CE that supplies  
stable power with less ripple or noise.  
The following phenomena that may appear in images are  
specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image  
sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.  
White flecks  
Foreign bodies  
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with  
high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be  
generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic  
rays, etc.  
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors  
and is not a malfunction.  
Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any flammable or  
metal objects in the camera body.  
Locations for operation and storage  
Avoid operation or storage in the following places.  
• Extremely hot or cold locations. Recommended  
temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock  
• Near generators of strong electromagnetic radiation  
such as TV or radio transmitters  
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the  
following cases:  
• when operating at a high environmental temperature  
• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)  
• when using the slow shutter  
Care  
Vertical smear  
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong  
spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be  
produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.  
Use a blower to remove dust from the surface of the lens  
or optical filter. Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.  
If the camera is very grimy, apply a cloth soaked in a  
mild detergent then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply  
organic solvents such as alcohol which may damage the  
finish.  
Aliasing  
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may  
appear jagged or flicker.  
Note on laser beams  
Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are  
cautioned that the surface of a CCD should not be  
exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment  
where a laser beam device is used.  
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Functions  
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Gain  
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Both Manual and Auto Gain settings are available with  
this camera.  
The variable range extends from 0 to 24 dB for the black  
and white models or from 0 to 18 dB for the color  
models. The camera is designed so that the gain can be  
subdivided and set by 0.0359 dB.  
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At the factory default setting, the gain is set to 0 dB.  
When Auto Gain is selected, the gain is adjusted  
automatically, based on the brightness of the subject. At  
this time, the reference level (target point) is set in the  
AutoExposure register.  
10 µs  
3
1000 1150  
When Auto Shutter is selected, the exposure time is  
adjusted automatically, based on the brightness of the  
subject. At this time, the reference level (target point) is  
set in the AutoExposure register.  
For details on AutoExposure, see “Auto Exposure” on  
For details on AutoExposure, see “Auto Exposure” on  
Shutter  
For long exposure times  
When the exposure time is longer than the frame period,  
the camera enters the long exposure time mode, and the  
actual frame rate is reduced in accordance with the  
exposure time.  
This camera allows both Manual and Auto Shutter  
settings.  
The variable range extends from 10 microseconds to  
16.0 seconds; relative values are indicated by a 12-bit  
integer, and absolute values are indicated using a 32-bit  
floating point value.  
Absolute Value Control  
for the Shutter  
The relationship between the parameter and the  
exposure time is given by the following formulas,  
where:  
P = Parameter (003h to 47Eh)  
E = Exposure time (s)  
This camera allows control of exposure time using  
absolute values. The values are indicated using a 32-bit  
floating point value. (Unit: sec.)  
The variable range of absolute values extends from 10  
microseconds to 16.0 seconds.  
If P= 3  
E = 0.00001  
If 4 <= P <= 1000  
Programming example  
union  
{
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DWORD dwValue; // 1394 is expressed in quadlets,  
float fValue; // exposure time is indicated in seconds.  
} AbsoluteShutterValue;  
If 1000 <= P <= 1150  
AbsoluteShutterValue.fValue = Exposure time;  
WriteQuad(AbsoluteShutterOffsetAddress,  
AbsoluteShutterValue.dwValue);  
Setting examples  
3 (003h) : 10 µs (1/100000)  
32 (020h) : 1 ms (1/1000)  
100 (064h) : 10 ms (1/100)  
1000 (3E8h) : 1 s  
1010 (3F2h) : 2 s  
1150 (47Eh) : 16 s  
WriteQuad is a virtual function used to write in the 1394  
register.  
AbsoluteShutterOffsetAddress is an offset address for  
the absolute value control.  
for the offset address.  
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Auto Exposure  
Lookup Table  
AutoExposure is a function that automatically adjusts  
the gain and shutter settings, based on the brightness of  
the subject. When the gain or shutter is set to Auto, the  
brightness is adjusted automatically to the value  
specified with AutoExposure.  
The lookup table of this camera consists of 1,024 tables  
with10-bit input and 10-bit output.  
The lookup table allows setting of an arbitrary gamma  
curve or binary segmentation.  
3 × 3 Image Filter  
Gamma  
For black and white models only, simple image  
processing using the 3 x 3 image filter is possible on  
hardware.  
This camera uses the gamma function to select the  
lookup table.  
0: Linear  
0: Filter OFF  
1: Reverse  
1: Sharpness enabled  
2: Equivalent of Gamma = 0.70  
3: User setting  
2: Horizontal edge detection (Type 1)  
3: Vertical edge detection (Type 1)  
4: Horizontal edge detection (Type 2)  
5: Vertical edge detection (Type 2)  
6: Edge emphasis (Type 1)  
To set an arbitrary gamma curve, prestore the setting  
values in the lookup table (EEPROM) of the camera.  
7: Edge emphasis (Type 2)  
8: User setting  
Note  
Sharpness is disabled when the 3 × 3 image filter is set  
to 0, or 2 to 8.  
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Trigger  
Trigger  
Trigger shutter is useful for capturing images in  
response to a trigger that starts the exposure to match a  
preset timing. It can also be used to capture an image  
using multiple cameras with the same timing.  
When a trigger shutter is used, the required trigger is  
input via the 12-pin connector on the rear panel. The  
input signal is a 5 to 24 V negative pulse.  
As the input connector is pulled inside of the camera, the  
camera can receive a trigger only by short-circuiting the  
input pin and ISO (GND) pin.  
Exposure  
Setting in Memory  
channel 2  
Setting in Memory  
channel 1  
Trigger mode 15 (Sequential trigger mode)  
Trigger mode 15 allows shooting of images by loading  
the camera settings prestored in memory channels in  
sequence each time a trigger is input.  
Trigger  
Note  
To connect to ground, use a device having a minimum  
pulse width of 10 microseconds and an input current of  
0.5 mA or more.  
Exposure  
Setting in Memory  
channel 2  
Setting in Memory  
channel 1  
This camera supports four trigger modes: 0, 1, 14 and  
15.  
As this camera is equipped with 15 memory channels, a  
repeat pattern of up to 15 image shootings can be set for  
trigger mode 14 or 15.  
High level: 5 to 24 V DC  
The number of the repeat patterns to be set in one cycle  
can be determined by the parameter of the trigger mode.  
Memory channel 0 is not used for the Bulk trigger mode  
and the Sequential trigger mode.  
Low level: 0 to 0.44 V DC  
0 V DC  
The following features are loaded from the memory to  
be set for shooting:  
– Brightness  
– Sharpness  
– Saturation  
– White balance  
– Hue  
Trigger mode 0  
Trigger mode 0 starts exposure by detecting the falling  
edge of a trigger signal. The exposure time is determined  
by the shutter parameter.  
Trigger  
– Gamma  
– Shutter  
– Gain  
– Pan/Tilt  
– Optical Filter  
Exposure  
Note that the Auto mode of White Balance, Shutter and  
Gain cannot be set.  
Also note that Pan/Tilt is set only when the current video  
mode is the same as the video mode selected when the  
setting has been stored in the memory channel.  
Trigger mode 1  
Trigger mode 1 controls the exposure time using the  
width of the trigger signal pulse. When trigger mode 1 is  
used, there is actually no limit to the exposure time.  
Trigger  
This camera can also be used with a software trigger that  
issues the trigger signal via software command. Trigger  
modes 0, 1, 14 and 15 can be used with software  
triggers.  
Exposure  
Trigger mode 14 (Bulk trigger mode)  
Trigger mode 14 allows shooting of multiple images  
with different camera settings using only one trigger  
signal. The camera settings should be prestored in  
memory channels.  
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Pan/Tilt  
Hue (Color models only)  
Pan/Tilt is a function used to move a camera up and  
down or left and right. However this camera supports a  
video mode much smaller than the CCD’s effective  
pixels by cutting out images from the whole screen. You  
can specify the portion to be cut out using Pan/Tilt  
commands.  
When the white balance cannot be obtained with the R  
and B level adjustment, you can change the G level by  
hue adjustment. Normally use the default hue setting.  
Trigger Delay  
The variable range differs according to the selected  
video mode.  
Issue of a trigger signal can be delayed from the external  
trigger inside the camera.  
This delay adjustment is useful to get an appropriate  
shooting timing when the position of the subject is not  
good at a regular trigger timing.  
When a video mode is changed, the pan/tilt values are  
set to the default setting.  
Brightness  
GPIO  
This feature controls the black level of a video image.  
A general-purpose I/O port with a 2-bit output and 2-bit  
input is assigned in the 12-pin connector.  
This port is used for reading information of external  
switches and sensors from the camera and controlling  
external devices.  
Sharpness (Black and  
white models only)  
The output terminal is of the open-collector type and  
should be pulled outside of the camera (5 to 24 V).  
This feature controls the image quality.  
A smaller value makes the image softer, and a larger  
value makes it sharper.  
The Sharpness feature cannot be used together with the  
3 × 3 filter.  
Note on input  
Connect to ISO (GND) using an input device with a  
minimum signal width of 0.5 msec and an input current  
of 0.5 mA or more.  
Note on output  
Saturation (Color  
models only)  
Use the following conditions:  
Recommended pull-up resistor: 4.7 kΩ  
Recommended pull-up voltage: 5 V  
Minimum signal width: 0.5 msec  
This feature controls the color density.  
The camera is equipped with a protective resistor of 220  
Ω. If the above conditions prove difficult in use, check  
the output voltage and determine the external pull-up  
resistor.  
White Balance (Color  
models only)  
This feature controls the white balance by setting the R  
and B levels relative to the G level.  
The camera also supports the Auto white balance by  
which the camera automatically adjusts the white  
balance.  
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Strobe Control  
Test Charts  
A strobe control signal is assigned in the 12-pin  
connector. This allows direct command of light-  
emission from the strobe connected to the camera and  
controls the light-emission timing and the signal width.  
The output terminal is of the open-collector type and  
should be pulled at the strobe side. A strobe that emits  
light by short-circuiting the input to ground can be  
connected to the camera directly.  
A color bar chart (for color models only) and a gray  
scale chart can be output.  
Changing Bayer  
Patterns (Color models  
only)  
Llight-emission  
timing  
The color models of this camera series output raw data.  
For these models, the correct color reproduction is not  
obtained if the Bayer pattern in the application software  
does not match that in the camera. The output pattern  
can be set at the camera if the application is not equipped  
with the pattern setting.  
Width  
Strobe output  
signal  
Delay  
Trigger Inhibition  
Note  
At the factory default setting, this camera accepts trigger  
input quickly and no triggers are inhibited.  
If the camera is used under noisy conditions with this  
setting, noise may enter before a trigger input is  
accepted, causing image disturbance.  
If the trigger inhibition is enabled in such a condition,  
the camera does not accept a new trigger until the image  
output is completed and achieves stable operation.  
Use the following conditions:  
Recommended pull-up resistor: 4.7 kΩ  
Recommended pull-up voltage: 5 V  
The camera is equipped with a protective resistor of 220  
Ω. If the above conditions prove difficult in use, check  
the output voltage and determine the external pull-up  
resistor. The camera is capable of outputting a signal of  
about 10 microsecond width, although the rise time  
depends on the pull-up resistor.  
With the trigger inhibition enabled, however, exposure  
cannot be performed during image output.  
Consequently, an acceptable trigger cycle becomes  
longer according to the exposure time.  
For example, when exposure is set to 1/30 s in 30 fps  
mode, the trigger cycle becomes almost double, that is,  
equivalent to 15 fps.  
Setting AE/AWB Control  
Frame and Parameters  
The detection frame for Auto Exposure and Auto White  
Balance can be set.  
Determine the detection frame in percentage units  
taking the width and height of the output image as 100  
%.  
User Free Memory  
This camera is equipped with a 256-byte memory space  
so the user can write and read data freely.  
The written data is retained after the power is turned off.  
For example, the user can name the camera and note the  
installation conditions using this memory space.  
The memory content is retained even if the camera  
initialization is performed.  
The control speeds for Auto Exposure and Auto White  
Balance can also be set. Raise or lower the response  
speed for each application respectively.  
For Auto Exposure, the restart conditions can also be  
set, that is the conditions once Auto Exposure  
adjustment has concluded and after the gain and shutter  
changes have been restored to a stable state, and a new  
change in video image becomes visible.  
In the Auto Exposure or Auto White Balance parameter  
setting mode, the set frame is highlighted on the video  
image.  
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Memory Shot  
1394 Bus  
Synchronization  
The camera is equipped with Memory Shot that  
temporarily stores an image in the frame memory inside  
the camera and transfers it later.  
Timing used to start exposure is synchronized with the  
1394 bus time cycle register.  
If cameras are connected to the same bus, they are  
automatically synchronized in a 1394 bus operation. As  
800 Mbps band restriction can affect the  
synchronization, you must set the video mode in which  
the cameras can transmit a video signal at the same time.  
1394 synchronization does not work in long exposure  
mode and Partial scan mode. In a long exposure, the  
exposure time is set longer than the image transmission  
cycle.  
When multiple cameras are connected in the same bus,  
all the cameras may not output images at the same time  
due to the restriction of 800 Mbps band. Memory Shot  
may resolve this inconvenience.  
When exposure starts, each camera stores an image in  
the frame memory without allocating the isochronous  
resource.  
When outputting, each PC outputs the image from the  
camera allocating the isochronous resource.  
The number of images to be stored depends on the video  
mode.  
1394 bus synchronization includes up to 1H cycle jitter.  
Hardware external synchronization will ensure greater  
accuracy.  
Broadcast Command  
The normal1394 communication method specifies the  
node number at the host side so that only a specified  
camera responds to the command.  
If the node number is set to 63, all the cameras  
connected to the same bus can receive the command  
simultaneously, i.e., only one command issued from the  
host can control multiple cameras at the same time.  
Example: To broadcast a software trigger  
1. Connect multiple cameras to the same bus.  
2. Set the video mode and frame rate appropriately on  
each camera and prepare the cameras for sending  
images at the same time.  
3. Set each camera to the software trigger mode.  
4. Issue a software command for node number 63.  
Now all the cameras start exposure and output images  
simultaneously.  
All the commands including the video mode setting and  
the feature control are capable of broadcasting except  
the block writing command.  
When setting different types of cameras using a  
broadcast command, be careful not to issue a command  
that the cameras do not support.  
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Partial Scan  
The partial scan is a function for outputting part of a whole image as a region of interest on the whole image. Based on  
the unit cell as the unit, continuous parts can be selected. Only rectangles can be selected. The screen cannot be cut in  
convex and L shapes.  
Vertical (Vertical Direction)  
Cutting by Partial scan mode  
Horizontal (Horizontal Direction)  
The minimum unit size for partial scan is 32 pixels × 24 lines. The cut-out position can be set in unit of 4 pixels × 4 lines.  
For high-speed scanning, set the maximum packet size.  
When using multiple cameras at the same time, set a small packet size that falls within the 800 Mbps band.  
When using Partial scan mode, set Format7, Mode0.  
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Binning Mode  
The mode used when the sensitivity is increased and the  
frame rate is multiplied based on mixing the CCD pixel  
data, is called the Binning mode.  
There are two types of binning: 1 × 2 binning when the  
output image is compressed in the vertical direction  
only, and 2 × 2 binning when the image is compressed in  
both the vertical and horizontal directions.  
When Binning mode is used, set either Format7 Mode1  
(2 × 2 binning), or Format7 Mode2 (1 × 2 binning).  
Format7 Mode4 for XCD-  
V60/V60CR  
As 90 fps mode is not defined by the IIDC standard, this  
camera realizes 90 fps mode in Format7, Mode4.  
16-bit Mode  
This camera supports 16-bit Black & white  
(Monochrome) mode. Only the least significant 10 bits  
of the 16 bits will handle data. The upper 6 bits will be  
filled with zeros.  
000000dd dddddddd  
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Control  
Camera Command Status Register  
This camera complies with IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.31 (hereinafter referred to as IIDC  
v1.31).  
The standards document can be purchased from 1394TA (the 1394 Trade Association). As it is very helpful in  
understanding the explanations in this Technical Manual, we recommend that you purchase a copy of IIDC v1.31.  
Memory Map  
NodeID  
Must be 1  
Address used by the camera  
BusID  
bbbbbbbb bbnnnnnn 11111111 11111111 11110000 11110000 00000000 00000000  
1394 devices have a 64-bit address space. The upper 10  
Address  
F0000000  
Resister  
bits show the bus ID (0-1023), and the next six bits show  
the node ID (0-63). The IIDC standards require the next  
20 bits to be 1.  
The remaining 28 bits can be allocated to the camera as  
addresses.  
Base address  
F0000400  
F0F00000  
ConfigROM area  
Base address for camera  
commands  
The bus and node IDs may be changed if the topology is  
restructured because of bus reset, so only the least  
significant 32 address bits are shown in this Guide.  
F0F00000  
F0F00100  
F0F00180  
F0F00200  
F0F002E0  
F0F00400  
F0F00500  
F0F00600  
F0F0071C  
CameraInitialize  
Video Format Inq  
Video Mode Inq  
Frame Rate Inq  
Format7 CSR Inq  
Basic Func Inq  
Feature Element Inq  
Isochronous Control register  
AbsoluteControlCSR Inq for  
Shutter  
F0F00800  
F0F00970  
FeatureControl  
AbsoluteControlCSR for Shutter  
Format7Mode0 CSR  
Format7Mode1 CSR  
Format7Mode2 CSR  
Format7Mode3 CSR  
AccessControlRegister  
MemoryShotControl  
UserFreeMemory  
F0F10000  
F0F11000  
F0F12000  
F0F13000  
F0F30000  
F0F40000  
F0F50000  
F0F60000 – F0F61FFC LookUpTable  
F0F62000 – F0F62020 Filter  
F0F63000 – F0F63024 AWB parameters  
F0F64000 – F0F64020 AE parameters  
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ConfigurationROM  
The ConfigurationROM is normally used for the OS to identify the device.  
The serial number and firmware version of the camera are stored in ConfigurationROM to be used when required. Note  
that the setting method for the serial number and firmware version information is of Sony’s unique specification and is  
not compatible with cameras of other manufacturers.  
The following explanation uses XCD-V60CR as an example.  
Offset  
400h  
404h  
408h  
40ch  
410h  
414h  
418h  
41ch  
420h  
0-7  
04  
31  
20  
08  
00  
8-15  
22  
16-23  
24-31  
Bus Info Block  
ROM CRC  
33  
39  
A2  
46  
34  
13  
10  
96  
FF  
00  
NodeVendorID/ChipID-Hi  
Chip ID-Lo  
37  
1A  
Root  
Directory  
0003  
CRC  
03  
0C  
D1  
08  
00  
00  
00  
83  
00  
46  
C0  
01  
ModuleVendorID  
UnitDirectoryOffset  
With the exception of bits 8 to 15 of the 400h offset address field, the length of the entire ConfigROM is made up of  
22h Quadlets. Therefore, the ConfigROM from 400h to 48Bh is 140 bytes.  
The UnitDirectory offset address is required to be  
424h + 000004h × 1 = 424h  
Offset  
424h  
0-7  
8-15  
16-23  
24-31  
Unit Directory  
0003  
CRC  
428h  
12  
13  
00  
00  
00  
A0  
01  
00  
2D  
02  
01  
UnitSpecID  
42Ch  
430h  
UnitSoftwareVersion  
UnitDependentDirectory Offset  
D4  
For offset address 424h, the length of the UnitDirectory is 3 Quadlets.  
UnitSpecID (00A02Dh) conforms to 1394TA standards.  
UnitSoftwareVersion (000102h) conforms to IIDC Standards, Version 1.3.  
The offset address of UnitDependentInfo is required to be  
430h + 000001h × 1 = 434h  
Offset  
434h  
438h  
43ch  
440h  
444h  
448h  
44Ch  
450h  
454h  
458h  
45Ch  
460h  
0-7  
8-15  
16-23  
24-31  
Unit  
Dependent  
Info  
000B  
CRC  
40  
81  
82  
3C  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
01  
00  
01  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
01  
00  
00  
86  
00  
0A  
0D  
10  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
30  
A1  
CommandRegsBase  
VendorNameLeaf  
ModelNameLeaf  
Unit_sub_sw_version  
Reserved  
38  
39  
3A  
3B  
3C  
3D  
3E  
3F  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Vendor_unique_info_0  
Vendor_unique_info_1  
Vendor_unique_info_2  
Vendor_unique_info_3  
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For offset address 434h, the length of the UnitDependentInfo is 0Bh Quadlets.  
CommandRegsBase is the base address of the camera control register.  
F0000000h + 3c0000h × 4 = F0F00000h  
The offset address of VendorNameLeaf is required to be  
43Ch + 00000Ah × 4 = 464h  
The offset address of ModelNameLeaf is required to be  
440h + 00000Dh × 4 = 474h  
Unit_sub_sw_version conforms to IIDC Standards, Version 1.31.  
Vendor_unique_info 0 to Vendor_unique_info 3 are terms of information that the vendor of the camera can define.  
The meanings in this camera are as follows:  
Vendor_unique_info_0 is the firmware version.  
Vendor_unique_info_1 is the hardware version.  
Vendor_unique_info_2 is the link version.  
Vendor_unique_info_3 is the serial number of the camera.  
VendorNameLeaf  
Offset  
464h  
468h  
46h  
0-7  
8-15  
16-23  
24-31  
Vender Name Leaf  
0003  
CRC  
00  
00  
53  
00  
00  
4F  
00  
00  
4E  
00  
00  
59  
470ch  
SONY ”  
For offset address 464h, the length of the VendorNameLeaf is 3 Quadlets.  
The subsequent 8 bytes are fixed at 00.  
After that, the four characters for “SONY” are entered.  
ModelNameLeaf  
Offset  
474h  
478h  
47ch  
480h  
484h  
488h  
0-7  
8-15  
16-23  
24-31  
Model Name Leaf  
0005  
CRC  
00  
00  
58  
56  
52  
00  
00  
43  
36  
00  
00  
00  
44  
30  
00  
00  
00  
2D  
43  
00  
XCD- ”  
V60C ”  
R··· ”  
For offset address 474h, the length of the ModelNameLeaf is 5 Quadlets.  
The subsequent 8 bytes are fixed at 00.  
After that, the model name is entered.  
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Format7  
Control Base Address  
Data  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
Every register address is decided based on the base  
address found in the CommandRegsBase field of  
ConfigrationROM. F0F00000h is the control base  
address on this camera.  
U100CR  
F0F00180h  
F8000000h  
F0000000h  
F000000h  
Next, for each video mode, we will find out which frame  
rates are supported.  
Data  
Inquiring about  
Address  
XCD-V60/ XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
V60CR SX90CR U100CR  
Supported Video Modes  
F0F00214h  
(Format0Mode5)  
FC000000h F8000000h F0000000h  
First, we will find out what video formats are supported.  
F0F00218h  
FC000000h F8000000h F0000000h  
(Format0Mode6)  
Data  
F0F00228h  
(Format1Mode2)  
38000000h 30000000h  
F8000000h F0000000h  
78000000h 70000000h  
F8000000h F0000000h  
F8000000h F0000000h  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00234h  
(Format1Mode5)  
F0F00100h  
81000000h  
E1000000h  
E1000000h  
F0F00238h  
(Format1Mode6)  
Next, for each format, we will find out which video  
modes are supported.  
F0F0023Ch  
(Format1Mode7)  
Format0  
F0F00248h  
(Format2Mode2)  
Data  
F0F00254h  
(Format2Mode5)  
F0000000h  
F0000000h F0000000h  
F0000000h  
Address  
F0F00180h  
Format1  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00258h  
(Format2Mode6)  
06000000h  
06000000h  
06000000h  
F0F0025Ch  
(Format2Mode7)  
Data  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00180h  
0000000h  
27000000h  
27000000h  
Format2  
Data  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00180h  
0000000h  
22000000h  
27000000h  
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Video Mode Settings  
(S800)  
Starting/Stopping Video  
Transfer  
(ContinuousShot)  
Select the video mode you want to use from the tables,  
and make the required settings.  
In the device driver, after the preparations for receiving  
isochronous data are made, video transfer starts when  
the following commands are issued.  
As examples, the register settings for Format0, Mode5,  
and a frame rate of 60 fps for the XCD-V60; Format2,  
Mode2, and a frame rate of 30 fps for the XCD-SX90,  
and Format2, Mode5, and a frame rate of 15 fps for the  
XCD-U100 are shown.  
Address  
Data  
In addition, an isochronous transfer speed of 800 Mbps,  
and isochronous channel 0 are used in these examples.  
Normally, set the isochronous transfer speed to 800  
Mbps.  
F0F00614h  
80000000h  
When the following command is issued video transfer  
stops.  
When multiple cameras are used simultaneously, set  
different isochronous channels for each.  
Address  
Data  
F0F00614h  
00000000h  
Data  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00600h  
(FrameRate)  
A0000000h  
A0000000h  
00000000h  
00008003h  
80000000h  
60000000h  
OneShot and MultiShot  
F0F00604h  
(VideoMode)  
40000000h  
40000000h  
00008003h  
A0000000h  
40000000h  
00008003h  
This camera supports both OneShot and MultiShot  
commands. With a OneShot command, after outputting  
just one single-frame image, the camera enters an  
“idling” state. With a MultiShot command, the camera  
enters the “idling” state after outputting exactly the  
specified number of images.  
F0F00608h  
(VideoFormat)  
F0F0060Ch  
(IsoChannel /  
IsoSpeed)  
OneShot  
Video Mode Settings  
(S400)  
Address  
Data  
F0F0061Ch  
80000000h  
MultiShot  
When the camera is used under1394A (S400)  
conditions, set the isochronous transfer speed to 400  
Mbps.  
In this case, set the frame rate to 15 fps, as this mode  
does not support data transfer of SXGA 30 fps.  
Address  
Data  
F0F0061Ch  
4000nnnnh  
nnnn indicates the number of frames to be output. You  
can specify any number between 0001h and FFFFh (1  
and 65535). If 0000h is specified, you can think of it as  
being 1.  
Data  
Address  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/ XCD-U100/  
SX90CR  
U100CR  
F0F00600h  
(FrameRate)  
A0000000h  
A0000000h  
00000000h  
02000000h  
60000000h  
60000000h  
Execution of ContinuousShot, OneShot, and MultiShot  
are prioritized as follows. When a command with higher  
priority is being executed, the one with the lower priority  
is ignored.  
F0F00604h  
(VideoMode)  
40000000h  
40000000h  
02000000h  
A0000000h  
40000000h  
02000000h  
F0F00608h  
(VideoFormat)  
ContinuousShot > OneShot > MultiShot  
F0F0060Ch  
(IsoChannel /  
IsoSpeed)  
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Control of IIDC Standard Features  
Before transmitting the control command, check the variable ranges of settings and if there is an automatic mode for  
each feature.  
As the variable ranges of the settings vary with video modes for the Pan and Tilt features, be sure to check them if the  
video mode is changed.  
Address  
F0F00500h  
(Brightness)  
Data  
890003FFh  
Bit  
0
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 1023  
F0F00504h  
(AutoExposure)  
891003FFh  
89000007h  
9B7009FFh  
0
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 256  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 1023  
F0F00508h  
(Sharpness)  
(Black and white models  
only)  
0
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 7  
F0F0050Ch  
(WhiteBalance)  
(Color models only)  
0
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Auto setting can be selected.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 1792  
4
6
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
Max. 2559  
F0F00510h  
(Hue)  
(Color models only)  
897009FF  
890401FF  
89000003h  
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 1792  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
Max. 2559  
F0F00514h  
(Saturation)  
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 64  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
Max. 511  
F0F00518h  
(Gamma)  
This feature exists.  
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
4
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 3  
22  
 
 
Address  
F0F0051Ch  
Data  
CB00347Eh  
Bit  
0
This feature exists.  
(Shutter)  
1
Absolute value control possible.  
The value can be read out.  
Auto setting can be selected.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 3  
4
6
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 1150  
F0F00520h  
(Gain)  
8B000***h  
0
This feature exists.  
4
The value can be read out.  
Auto setting can be selected.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
6
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
Max. 511 (color), 680 (black and white)  
This feature exists.  
F0F00530h  
(Trigger)  
8C81C003h  
4
The value can be read out.  
Feature can be switched between ON and OFF.  
Trigger Source 0 exists.  
Software Trigger Mode exists.  
Trigger Mode0 exists.  
5
8
15  
16  
17  
Trigger Mode1 exists.  
30  
Trigger Mode14 exists.  
Trigger Mode15 exists.  
This feature exists.  
31  
F0F00534h  
(TriggerDelay)  
89000FFFh  
89******h  
89******h  
89000***h  
0
4
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
Max. 4095  
F0F00584h  
(Pan)  
This feature exists.  
4
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. (Depends on the video mode.)  
Max. (Depends on the video mode.)  
This feature exists.  
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
F0F00588h  
(Tilt)  
4
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. (Depends on the video mode.)  
Max. (Depends on the video mode.)  
This feature exists.  
7
8-19  
20-31  
0
F0F0058Ch  
(OpticalFilter)  
4
The value can be read out.  
Manual setting can be selected.  
Min. 0  
7
8-19  
20-31  
Max. 3 (color), 8 (black and white)  
* According to the IEEE 1394 specifications, the most significant bit is shown as 0, and the least significant bit as 31.  
23  
 
Actual control can be carried out by setting registers  
from F0F00800 onward.  
ddd indicates the control value expressed as a 12 bit  
hexadecimal number.  
Shutter (exposure time) control  
Address  
Data  
F0F0081C  
82000ddd  
Controls shutter using the  
manually set relative value.  
xxx indicates that any setting made will be ignored.  
83000xxx  
C2000xxx  
C3000xxx  
Sets the shutter control to  
AUTO (relative value).  
Brightness control  
Controls shutter using the  
manually set absolute value.  
Address  
Data  
F0F00800  
82000ddd  
Adjusts the black level.  
Sets the shutter control to  
AUTO (absolute value).  
AE reference control  
F0F00978h  
(To obtain  
this address, value using  
see “The  
formula for  
absolute  
Determines  
the optional  
After F0F0081C has been set  
to the absolute value control,  
set the exposure time using  
this register.  
Address  
Data  
the 32-bit  
floating-  
point format.  
F0F00804  
82000ddd  
Sets the AE reference value.  
control  
Sharpness control  
register  
address” on  
page 25.)  
Address  
Data  
82000000  
82000007  
F0F00808  
Sets to the soft image quality.  
Sets to the sharp image quality.  
Gain control  
White balance control  
Address  
Data  
82000ddd  
83000xxx  
F0F00820  
Set Gain manually.  
Set Gain to AUTO.  
Address  
Data  
F0F0080C  
82BBBRRR Adjusts the white balance  
manually.  
Trigger control  
Address  
83xxxxxx  
Adjusts the white balance  
automatically.  
Data  
86xxxxxx  
Perform the one-push auto  
white balance function.  
F0F00830  
82000000  
82010000  
820E000d  
820F000d  
82E00000  
82E10000  
82EE000d  
82EF000d  
80000000  
Sets to Hardware Trigger  
Mode0.  
Sets to Hardware Trigger  
Mode1.  
Hue (G level) control  
Address  
Data  
Sets to Hardware Trigger  
Mode14.  
F0F00810  
82000ddd  
Sets the green video level.  
Adjusts the color intensity.  
Sets to Hardware Trigger  
Mode15.  
Saturation control  
Sets to Software Trigger  
Mode0.  
Address  
Data  
Sets to Software Trigger  
Mode1.  
F0F00814  
82000ddd  
Sets to Software Trigger  
Mode14.  
Gamma control  
Sets to Software Trigger  
Mode15.  
Address  
Data  
F0F00818  
82000000  
82000001  
82000002  
Sets Gamma to OFF.  
F0F0062C  
Outputs a software trigger. In  
Trigger Mode0, automatically  
resets to 0 when exposure  
ends.  
Reverses the black and white.  
Sets the gamma curve  
equivalent to 0.7.  
00000000  
In Trigger Mode1, ends  
exposure if “0” is set.  
82000003  
Sets an optional gamma curve  
by a user. (See “LUT.”)  
Trigger Delay control  
Address  
Data  
F0F00834  
82000ddd  
Sets Trigger Delay.  
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Pan/Tilt control  
Address  
Strobe control  
Address  
Data  
Data  
F0F00884  
F0F00888  
82000ddd  
82000ddd  
Sets Pan manually.  
Sets Tilt manually.  
F0F20200  
80000000  
82000000  
82dddwww  
A strobe signal is not output.  
Outputs an exposure signal.  
ddd = delay, www = signal  
width, unit = µs.  
Optical Filter control  
Address  
Data  
The formula for absolute value  
shutter control register address  
F0F0088C  
882000ddd  
For black and white models,  
selects 3 × 3 filter.  
For color models, changes the  
Bayer pattern.  
The Bayer output pattern  
changes by shifting one pixel  
at the image output starting  
position from right to left and/  
or up or down.  
Absolute value shutter control CSR offset  
address  
Address  
Data  
F0F0071C  
003C025C  
Absolute value shutter control  
CSR offset.  
Bayer array patterns  
Pattern 0  
The register address for absolute value shutter control is  
given by the following formula.  
G B  
F0000000h + 003C025Ch × 4 = F0F00970h  
R G  
Address  
Data  
Pattern 1  
F0F00970  
3727C5AC  
Absolute value shutter control  
minimum value. (ReadOnly)  
B G  
F0F00974  
F0F00978  
418C0000  
Absolute value shutter control  
maximum value. (ReadOnly)  
G R  
Absolute value shutter control  
setting value.  
Pattern 2  
The data is indicated by 32-bit floating-point format.  
3727C5AC is 0.00001, and 418C0000 is 16.  
R G  
G B  
Pattern 3  
G R  
B G  
GPIO control  
Address  
Data  
0000000d  
F0F20400  
Outputs a signal to the output  
port.  
Selectable values are 0 to 3.  
F0F20404  
Reads out the status of the  
input port.  
Readable values are 0 to 3.  
25  
 
 
Control of IIDC Optional Features  
Check if the camera is equipped with optional features by reading bit 3 of BASIC_FUNC_INQ.  
Address  
F0F00400  
(BASIC_FUNC_INQ)  
Data  
9080018F  
0
1
Vendar unique feature exists.  
Does not support the error status in video mode.  
Does not support the feature control error.  
The optional feature exists.  
2
3
8
1394b mode is available.  
16  
19  
20  
28..31  
The power control is not available.  
OneShot is available.  
MultiShot is available.  
15 memory channels  
Check the supported feature by reading  
Opt_Function_Inq.  
Strobe control  
Check the offset address of Strobe control.  
Address  
Data  
Bit  
0
Address  
Data  
Control register address  
F0F0040Ch  
Opt_Function  
_Inq  
50000000h  
F0F0048Ch  
Strobe_output  
_CSR_Inq  
003C8000h  
F0F20000h  
1
Does not support PIO.  
2
Does not support SIO.  
3
Supports Strobe  
output.  
F0F20200h indicates the control address of the strobe  
signal.  
PIO control  
Address  
Data  
Output signal  
Check the offset address of PIO.  
F0F20200h  
80000000h  
82000000h  
A strobe signal is not output.  
Outputs the signal indicating  
the exposure time.  
Address  
Data  
Control register address  
(ExposureOut)  
F0F00484h  
PIO_Control_  
CSR_Inq  
003C8100h  
F0F20400h  
82dddwwwh Outputs a signal having a  
width “www” after a delay  
“ddd” from the start of  
exposure. The unit is µs.  
F0F20400h indicates the address of the PIO output port.  
F0F20404h indicates the address of the PIO input port.  
Address  
Data  
F0F20400h  
0000000dh  
Outputs a signal to the output  
port. (d = 0 to 3)  
F0F20404h  
0000000dh  
Reads the status of the input  
port. (d = 0 to 3)  
26  
 
 
Channel 0 (EEPROM mode)  
ControlofSony’sUnique  
Features  
Address  
F0F60000  
F0F60004  
F0F60008  
:
Data  
Any data  
Output data when input data is 0.  
Output data when input data is 1.  
Output data when input data is 2.  
LUT (LookUp Table)  
:
F0F60FF8  
Output data when input data is  
0x3FE.  
Enabling writing the Lookup table  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
F0F60FFC  
Output data when input data is  
0x3FF.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Channel 1 (RAM mode)  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0030FFFF  
80000000  
Address  
F0F61000  
F0F61004  
F0F61008  
:
Data  
Any data  
Output data when input data is 0.  
Output data when input data is 1.  
Output data when input data is 2.  
Disabling writing the Lookup table  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
:
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F61FF8  
Output data when input data is  
0x3FE.  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0030FFFF  
00000000  
F0F61FFC  
Output data when input data is  
0x3FF.  
When writing of the Lookup table is enabled, the  
addresses 0xF0F60000 to 0xF0F61FFC that store the  
Lookup table become open.  
The table has two channels. Channel 0 is in EEPROM  
write mode, and channel 1 is in RAM write mode.  
The table written in EEPROM is read out when Gamma  
is set to 3.  
Although block writing is applicable for either mode,  
transfer the next data in EEPROM mode only after  
confirming that the previous writing has been  
completed, because writing in EEPROM mode requires  
a long time.  
The common Lookup table is used for both the 16-bit  
mode and 8-bit mode. For the 8-bit mode, the most  
significant 8 bits of the 10 bits will handle data.  
The table written in RAM is directly reflected to images  
regardless of the Gamma setting.  
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3 × 3 Filter  
Display of Test Chart  
Enabling writing the filter  
Displaying the color bar  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0037FFFF  
80000001  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0031FFFF  
80000000  
Displaying the gray scale  
Disabling writing the filter  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0037FFFF  
80000002  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0031FFFF  
00000000  
When writing of the filter is enabled, the addresses  
0xF0F62000 to 0xF0F62020 that store the filter table  
become open.  
Turning off the test chart  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F62000  
Top left  
F0F62004  
Top  
F0F62008  
Top right  
F0F6200C  
Left  
F0F62010  
Center  
F0F62014  
Right  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0037FFFF  
00000000  
F0F62018  
Bottom left  
F0F6201C  
Bottom  
F0F62020  
Bottom right  
The filter coefficients are specified with 16 bits from  
0x0000 to 0xFFFF.  
The most significant bit of the 16 bits represents a sign,  
the following 7 bits are the integer portion, and the least  
significant 8 bits are the fractional portion.  
0100: 1.0  
FF00: –1.0  
0080: 0.5  
0040: 0.25  
The filter written here is read out when the optical filter  
is set to 8.  
28  
 
   
Trigger Inhibition  
User Free Memory  
Enabling Trigger inhibition  
Enabling User free memory  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0032FFFF  
80000000  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0011FFFF  
80000001  
Disabling Trigger inhibition  
Disabling User free memory  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0032FFFF  
00000000  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0011FFFF  
00000000  
When User free memory is enabled, the addresses  
0xF0F50000 to 0xF0F500FC become open.  
These addresses are available for writing data freely.  
The written data are retained even if the power is turned  
off.  
Address  
F0F50000  
Data  
Any data  
F0F50004  
:
F0F500FC  
29  
 
   
Setting AWB (Auto White Balance)  
Parameters  
Setting AE (Auto Exposure)  
Parameters  
Enabling AWB parameter setting  
Enabling AE parameter setting  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0035FFFF  
80000000  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0034FFFF  
80000000  
The detection frame is highlighted.  
The detection frame is highlighted.  
Disabling AE parameter setting  
Disabling AWB parameter setting  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0035FFFF  
00000000  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0034FFFF  
00000000  
When AE parameter setting is enabled, addresses  
0xF0F64000 or later for the setting become open.  
When AWB parameter setting is enabled, addresses  
0xF0F63000 or later for the setting become open.  
Address  
Data  
Address  
Data  
F0F64000  
00ss00ee  
Sets horizontal range in  
percentage units.  
F0F63000  
00ss00ee  
Sets horizontal range in  
percentage units.  
F0F64004  
F0F64010  
00ss00ee  
Sets vertical range in  
percentage units.  
F0F63004  
F0F63010  
F0F63014  
F0F63018  
F0F63020  
00ss00ee  
Sets vertical range in  
percentage units.  
Video level can be obtained.  
(example value)  
R level can be obtained.  
(example value)  
F0F64020  
F0F64024  
00dd00dd  
00dd00dd  
Sets the AE response speed.  
G level can be obtained.  
(example value)  
Sets the AE restart time using  
the most significant 16 bits.  
Sets the level of AE restart  
using the least significant 16  
bits.  
Setting a lower value makes  
the AE sensitive to change in  
video level.  
B level can be obtained.  
(example value)  
00dd00dd  
0000000d  
Sets the OnePush AWB speed  
using the most significant 16  
bits.  
Sets the AWB speed using the  
least significant16 bits.  
F0F64028  
000000dd  
Sets the limit of the high-speed  
shutter.  
F0F63024  
Sets algorithm selection 0 or 1.  
The default setting is 0A  
(1/10000).  
The variable range is from 3 to  
20 in hexadecimal numbers.  
Note that a lower value may  
lead to hunting.  
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10 Read F0F40000 to check the playback status.  
02000000 indicates during playback, and  
02010000 indicates playback has stopped.  
When playback stop is confirmed, stop video and  
open the isochronous resource.  
Memory Shot  
Switching to Memory shot mode  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
To continue recording/playback, go back to step 5.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
11 To stop Memory shot, switch to normal mode.  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0010FFFF  
80000000  
Switching to normal mode  
Write the following three commands in sequence.  
Address  
F0F30000  
Data  
08004600  
F0F30004  
F0F30008  
0010FFFF  
00000000  
When the Memory shot mode is set, the following  
control registers become effective.  
Address  
Data  
F0F40000  
010000nn  
Starts recording and obtains  
the status information.  
F0F40004  
Obtains the number of frames  
that can be recorded.  
Operation when the trigger mode is set  
1
Before starting, stop video and open the  
isochronous resource.  
2
3
4
Set trigger mode to ON.  
Switch to Memory shot mode.  
Read F0F40004 to obtain the maximum number of  
frames.  
5
Write 010000nn for F0F40000 to start recording.  
(nn represents the number of frames to be used for  
recording.)  
6
7
Input triggers required number of times.  
Read F0F40000 to check the recording status.  
01000000 indicates during recording, and  
010100nn indicates recording has stopped.  
8
9
Set trigger mode to OFF.  
Secure the isochronous resource and start video.  
The recorded images are output continuously.  
If trigger mode remains ON, one image is output  
each time a trigger is input.  
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On Sensitivity in Binning Mode  
Notes on the Camera  
Operations  
In the Binning mode, the vertical signal is factored in, so  
the sensitivity is doubled. The frame rate is also doubled  
and the exposure time is halved, so this effect is canceled  
out.  
If Frame Rate Decrease Occurs  
On this camera, frame rate may decrease depending on  
your shutter settings.  
On the other hand, when a shorter exposure time is set,  
the effect of this inclusion appears, and the sensitivity  
increases. When setting the exposure time in the  
Binning mode, take this into consideration.  
a When the exposure time is shorter than one frame,  
and the exposure time setting is shortened using the  
shutter  
Auto Shutter Control and Absolute  
Value Shutter Control  
The auto shutter control function cannot be used in the  
Absolute value control mode. When Shutter is set to  
AUTO, the Absolute value control mode is  
automatically canceled.  
b When the shutter is set to Auto, and the exposure  
time decreases automatically  
In either case, the camera tends to skip 1 frame image,  
resulting in a decrease in the frame rate. Keep this in  
mind when using an application that switches exposure  
times frequently.  
On Accuracy of Auto White Balance  
c With a long exposure  
In long exposure mode, the exposure time is set  
longer than the image transmission cycle. In this  
case, frame rate decreases according to the exposure  
time.  
This camera integrates the R, G and B levels within the  
area specified by the AWB detection frame, and adjust  
the R and B gains so as to equalize each level. For this  
reason, the correct white balance is obtained when a  
white subject is shot on the whole detection frame.  
The correct color reproduction may not be obtained  
during a normal scene shooting.  
When Using Trigger Mode  
This camera is set to accept a trigger at the fastest  
possible timing and it can accept overlap of the next  
trigger signal during video transmission as the default  
setting. For this reason, a trigger inhibition period is not  
available. Thus, if a trigger signal is input before the  
CCD can change to the state where it can accept  
exposures, multiple exposures can occur, and it cannot  
capture the correct image. Design the trigger generation  
circuit so that the trigger cycle is not faster than  
necessary.  
For the same reason, a malfunction may occur when  
noise overlaps a trigger signal. In this case, suppress  
noise in the trigger generation circuit.  
When the above conditions are unavoidable, the trigger  
inhibition period can be limited only while the image is  
being output.  
Keep in mind, however, that if the trigger inhibition  
feature is enabled, the overlap trigger cannot be accepted  
and the minimum trigger input cycle becomes longer  
according to the exposure time.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
XCD-V60/V60CR  
XCD-SX90/SX90CR  
XCD-U100/U100CR  
Image sensor  
1/3-type progressive scan IT  
transfer CCD  
1/3-type progressive scan IT  
transfer CCD  
1/1.8-type progressive scan IT  
transfer CCD  
Number of effective pixels  
Approx. 330,000  
659 (H) × 494 (V)  
Approx. 1,200,000  
1296 (H) × 966 (V)  
Approx. 2,000,000  
1628 (H) × 1236 (V)  
Cell size  
7.4 (H) × 7.4 (V) µm  
3.75 (H) × 3.75 (V) µm  
6.26 (H) × 5.01 (V) mm  
IEEE1394b-2002  
4.4 (H) × 4.4(V) µm  
Chip size  
5.79 (H) × 4.89 (V) mm  
8.50 (H) × 6.80 (V) mm  
Interface format  
Transfer speed  
Protocol  
800, 400 Mbps  
IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification Version 1.31 Compliant  
Image format (fixed size)  
640 × 480 Mono8/16  
1280 × 960 Mono8/16  
1024 × 768 Mono8/16  
800 × 600 Mono8/16  
640 × 480 Mono8/16  
1600 × 1200 Mono8/16  
1280 × 960 Mono8/16  
1024 × 768 Mono8/16  
800 × 600 Mono8/16  
640 × 480 Mono8/16  
Frame rate (depends on the  
image format)  
90 to 1.875 fps  
30 to 1.875 fps  
15 to 1.875 fps  
Image format (Format7)  
(* for Partial scan)  
680 × 480 Mono8/16*  
320 × 240 (Binning)  
640 × 240 (Binning)  
640 × 480 (90 fps)  
1280 × 960 Mono8/16*  
640 × 480 (Binning)  
1280 × 480 (Binning)  
1600 × 1200 Mono8/16*  
800 × 600 (Binning)  
1600 × 600 (Binning)  
Partial scan function  
Minimum unit: 32 × 24  
Trimming position selectable by the unit of 4 × 4  
Lens mount  
Flange back  
C-mount  
17.526 mm  
Minimum illumination  
Black and white model: 2 lx  
1
1
1
(Iris: F1.4, Gain: +24 dB, Shutter: /60s (129) (XCD-V60), /30s (182) (XCD-SX90), /15s (258)  
(XCD-U100))  
Color model: 20 lx  
1
1
1
(Iris: F1.4, Gain: +18 dB, Shutter: /60s (129) (XCD-V60CR), /30s (182) (XCD-SX90CR), /15s  
(258) (XCD-U100CR))  
Brightness  
Gamma  
Adjustable  
Adjustable using the Lookup table  
Shutter speed  
1/100,000 to 16 s  
(Absolute value control possible)  
Gain  
Auto/Manual (Black and white model: 0 to 24 dB / Color model: 0 to 18 dB)  
External trigger shutter  
Edge detection (Mode0), Exposure time setting by trigger width (Mode1), Software trigger  
(IEEE1394 bus), Bulk trigger, Sequential trigger, Trigger inhibition setting, Trigger/strobe delay  
setting  
Power supply  
+8 to +30 V (from IEEE1394b cable or 12-pin connector)  
Power consumption  
2.8 W (12 V)  
2.8 W (12 V)  
3 W (12 V)  
Performance guaranty  
temperature  
0 to +40 °C (32 to104 °F)  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Operating relative humidity  
Storage relative humidity  
Vibration resistance  
MTBF  
–5 to +45 °C (23 to113 °F)  
–30 to +60 °C (–22 to +140 °F)  
20 to 80 % (No condensation)  
20 to 95 % (No condensation)  
10 G (20 to 200 Hz, 20 minutes for each direction X, Y, Z)  
57170 Hrs (Approx. 6.5 years)  
58260 Hrs (Approx. 6.7 years)  
70G  
56270 Hrs (Approx. 6.4 years)  
Shock resistance  
Dimensions  
44 (W) × 33 (H) × 57.5 (D) mm, not including projecting parts  
(1 3/4 (W) × 1 5/16 (H) × 2 3/8 (D) inches)  
Mass  
140 g (5 oz)  
33  
 
   
Video Modes Supported  
Fixed format  
Format  
Mode  
Image Size  
Color  
Coding  
Frame Rate  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/  
SX90CR  
XCD-U100/  
U100CR  
0
5
640 × 480  
Mono8  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
60  
6
640 × 480  
Mono16  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
60  
1
2
5
800 × 600  
Mono8  
Mono8  
7.5  
15  
30  
1024 × 768  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
6
7
800 × 600  
Mono16  
Mono16  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
1024 × 768  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
34  
 
 
Format  
Mode  
Image Size  
Color  
Coding  
Frame Rate  
XCD-V60/  
V60CR  
XCD-SX90/  
SX90CR  
XCD-U100/  
U100CR  
2
2
1280 × 960  
Mono8  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
30  
5
6
7
1600 × 1200  
1280 × 960  
1600 × 1200  
Mono8  
Mono16  
Mono16  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
1.875  
3.75  
7.5  
15  
S800 band is required.  
Free format  
Format  
Mode  
XCD-V60  
XCD-  
XCD-SX90  
XCD-  
XCD-U100  
XCD-  
V60CR  
SX90CR  
Depends on the area.  
60 fps  
U100CR  
7
0
Partial scan  
Frame rate  
1
2
3
4
2 × 2 binning  
Frame rate  
180 fps  
180 fps  
90 fps  
90 fps  
30 fps  
30 fps  
15 fps  
1 × 2 binning  
Frame rate  
60 fps  
Full size mode  
Frame rate  
90 fps  
90 fps  
30 fps  
30 fps  
15 fps  
90 fps mode  
Frame rate  
The frame rates indicate the values in 8-bit mode and under S800 conditions.  
To operate with a frame rate of 180 fps, the shutter speed should be faster than 1/180 s.  
To operate with a frame rate of 90 fps, the shutter speed should be faster than 1/90 s.  
To operate with a frame rate of 60 fps, the shutter speed should be faster than 1/60 s.  
35  
 
XCD-SX90  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
Appendix  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Spectral Sensitivity  
(Relative Response)  
Parameters  
XCD-V60  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
400  
500  
600  
700  
800  
900  
1000  
1.0  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
Wave Length [nm]  
XCD-SX90CR  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
1.0  
R
0.9  
G
0.8  
0.7  
400  
500  
600  
700  
800  
900  
1000  
B
0.6  
Wave Length [nm]  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
XCD-V60CR  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
Wave Length [nm]  
1.0  
G
0.9  
R
0.8  
B
XCD-U100  
0.7  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
1.0  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
Wave Length [nm]  
400  
500  
600  
700  
800  
900  
1000  
Wave Length [nm]  
36  
 
   
XCD-U100CR  
Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters  
(without lens and light source parameters)  
1.0  
R
0.9  
G
0.8  
B
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
0.4  
0.3  
0.2  
0.1  
0.0  
400  
450  
500  
550  
600  
650  
700  
Wave Length [nm]  
37  
 
Dimensions  
2 - M3, depth 4  
( /32 – M3, depth /16)  
3
3
17  
13 ( /32)  
5
65.5 (2 /8)  
3
44 (1 /4)  
12-pin connector  
5
3
(8 ( /16))  
57.5 (2 /8)  
IEEE1394b  
connector  
13  
/32)  
4 - M3, depth 4  
( /16 - M3, depth /16)  
17  
(
50 (2)  
3
3
Unit: mm (inches)  
38  
 
   
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