XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

Table of Contents

OUTLINE ................................................................................................................. 1

MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................................... 1

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON .......................................................................... 2

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 2

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 3

CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 4

LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION ............................................................. 5

PHASE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ................................ 6

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ........................................................................................ 7

RESTART RESET (R.R) ........................................................................................ 10

FRAME IMAGE OUTPUT WITH STROBE LIGHT ................................................ 12

OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA)) ........... 13

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 ....................... 17

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 ....................... 23

DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................ 25

SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) ..................... 26

COMPARISON OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) .... 26

VARIOUS LENS SELECTION ............................................................................... 27

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

OUTLINE

The XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE are compact, lightweight, black-and-white camera modules of a new

concept, which are produced as input devices for image processing by using the latest technology. These models

inherit the basic functions of the XC-75 (installing a 1/2-inch CCD) and the XC-73 (installing a 1/3-inch CCD),

which are used in various types of devices and systems and win popularity in the machine vision field. The XC-

ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE provides an external trigger shutter that can catch a high-speed moving subject

using an external signal. This enables a still image to be read in arbitrary timing. These two models are compatible

with each other, thereby functioning in the same cabinet and by the same operation. The user can select a model

according to the conditions of subjects and optical conditions. In addition, the XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE

enable functions to be set on the rear panel for improved operability and have an internal configuration which

implements significant shock and vibration resistance, allowing easy incorporation into machine vision equipment.

MAIN FEATURES

1/2", 1/3" IT CCD

External trigger shutter function
(XC-ST50/ST30: 1/4 to 1/10,000 seconds,
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 seconds)

Inputting the trigger pulse gives one still image. This feature allows the capture of high-speed moving object.

Restart Reset (R.R) function

Inputting HD and VD signals (2 VD or more) continuously from the outside can catch one image at arbitrary time

and control the exposure time of CCD.

This function is used for long exposures and strobe with frame image output.

Synchronization system: Internal/external HD/VD, and VS

(VS is used only during external synchronization.)

Inputting an HD/VD signal from the outside automatically establishes external synchronization.

This function is effective for controlling multiple cameras efficiently from the external system.

Setting each mode on rear panel:

The setting of each mode can be changed by selecting DIP and rotary switch.

Almost all switches are located on the rear panel. This feature permits easy setting after equipment is installed.

Compact and lightweight

C-mount

Excellent shock and vibration resistance

Compatibility

These models are the same in the size and functions as the XC-ST70. They can be operated in the same way as

the XC-ST70 (installing 2/3-inch CCD). Therefore, they provide high compatibility.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The components making up the system based on XC-ST50/ST50CE or XC-ST30/ST30CE video camera are as

follows.

Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I (Isolated type)

Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK

C-mount lenses
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM

Junction box
JB-77

Video camera module
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE

Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N (2 m)
CCXC-12P05N (5 m)
CCXC-12P10N (10 m)
CCXC-12P25N (25 m)

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON

Image device

Effective picture elements

Lens mount

Scanning system

Sensitivity

Minimum

illuminance

S/N ratio

Normal shutter

Dimensions

External trigger

shutter

Mass

Shock resistance

1/2-inch interline transfer CCD

768 (H)

494 (V)

C mount

2:1 interlaced

400 lx F8

0.3 lx

60db

1/100 to 1/10,000

44 (W)

29 (H)

57.5 (D) mm

110 g

10G (in the X, Y, and Z

directions at 20 to 200 Hz)

1/2-inch interline transfer CCD

768 (H)

494 (V)

C mount

2:1 interlaced

400 lx F4

3.0 lx

56db

1/100 to 1/10,000

44 (W)

29 (H)

71 (D) mm

140 g

7G (in the X, Y, and Z

directions at 11 to 200 Hz)

1/3-inch interline transfer CCD

768 (H)

494 (V)

C mount

2:1 interlaced

400 lx F8

0.3 lx

56db

1/100 to 1/10,000

44 (W)

29 (H)

57.5 (D) mm

110 g

10G (in the X, Y, and Z

directions at 20 to 200 Hz)

1/3-inch interline transfer CCD

768 (H)

494(V)

C mount

2:1 interlaced

400 lx F4

3.0 lx

56db

1/100 to 1/10,000

1/4 to 1/10,000

Can be changed by the

trigger pulse width or rear

panel switch.

1/100 to 1/1,600

Can be changed by the

trigger and VD. Internal

setting needs to be changed.

1/4 to 1/10,000

Can be changed by the

trigger pulse width or

rear panel switch.

1/100 to 1/1,600

Can be changed by the

trigger and VD. Internal

setting needs to be changed.

44 (W)

29 (H)

71 (D) mm

140 g

7G (in the X, Y, and Z

directions at 11 to 200 Hz)

XC-ST50

XC-75

XC-ST30

XC-73

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Image pickup device

XC-ST50/50CE:

1/2-inch interline transfer CCD

XC-ST30/30CE:

1/3-inch interline transfer CCD

Number of effective pixels

XC-ST50/ST30:

768(H)

494(V)

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 752(H)

582(V)

CCD horizontal driving frequency

XC-ST50/ST30:

14.318 MHz

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 14.187 MHz

CCD vertical driving frequency

XC-ST50/ST30:

15.734 kHz

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 15.625 kHz

Signal system

EIA/CCIR

Cell size

XC-ST50:

8.4(H)

9.8(V)

XC-ST50CE:

8.6(H)

8.3(V)

XC-ST30:

6.35(H)

7.4(V)

XC-ST30CE:

6.5(H)

6.25(V)

Lens mount

C mount

Flange back

17.526 mm

Synchronization system

Internal/external

(Selected automatically)

External sync input/output

HD/VD (2 to 5 Vp-p)

VS (Sync level: 0.3 Vp-p

+0.3V

)

Automatically selected according

to the existence of an input signal

when the selection switch on the

rear panel is set to EXT.

Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization

�

1 %

(in horizontal synchronous frequency)

Jitter

Within

�

50 nsec

Scanning system

2:1 interlaced

Non-interlaced

(during external sync input)

Horizontal resolution

XC-ST50/ST30:

570 TV lines

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 560 TV lines

Sensitivity

XC/ST50/50CE:

400 l

F8 (r=ON,0 dB)

XC/ST30/30CE:

400 l

F5.6 (r=ON,0 dB)

S/N ratio

XC-ST50/50CE:

60 dB/58dB

XC-ST30/30CE:

56 dB/54dB

Minimum illuminance

0.3 lx (F1.4, AGC ON)

Gain

AGC/Manual/Fixed

(Can be selected using the

switch on the rear panel.)

Gamma correction

ON/OFF

(Can be selected using the

switch on the rear panel.)

Electronic shutter

XC-ST50/ST30:

1/100 to 1/10,000 seconds

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/120 to 1/10,000 seconds

External trigger shutter

XC-ST50/ST30:

1/4 to 1/10,000 seconds

XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 seconds

Set using the DIP switch on the rear panel, or

continuously variable with the trigger pulse width.

Supply voltage

+12 VDC (

10.5 V to 15V)

Power consumption

XC-ST50/50CE: 2.0 W

XC-ST30/30CE: 1.9 W

Operating temperature

�5 �C to +45 �C

Storage temperature

�30 �C to +60 �C

Performance assurance temperature

0 �C to +40 �C

Operating humidity

20 to 80 % (Non-condensing)

Storage humidity

20 to 95 % (Non-condensing)

Vibration resistance

10G

(For 20 minutes in the X, Y, and

Z directions at 20 to 200 Hz)

Shock resistance

70G

Outside dimensions

44(W)

29(H)

57.5(D) mm

Weight

110 g

Standards

UL1492, FCC Class A Digital

Device, and CE (EN50081-2 +

EN50082-2)

Other

Restart Reset function

Frame or field integration can be

selected.

Conforms to new 12-pin EIAJ

assignment.

Accessories

Lens mount cap (1)

Instruction Manual (1)

External synchronization for each mode

Mode

Normal

Normal shutter

Restart Reset

Mode 1

External trigger

shutter

Mode 2

Trigger signal
generates an
internal VD
(single) signal.

Internal sync

External sync

HD/VD

�

: Can be used.

�

: Cannot be used.

�

�0.15 V

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

LO-77ERK

VCL-08Y-M

VCL-12Y-M

VCL-16Y-M

VCL-25Y-M

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

Tripod adaptor

VCT-ST70I

CCXC-12P02N

C-mount lens

Close-up ring kit

VCL-50Y-M

AC
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

AC
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

AC
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

TRIG

WEN

DC +12 V
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

Camera cable

Camera adaptor

DC-77RR/CE

(No trigger input terminal is provided.)

Camera adaptor

DC-777/CE

(No trigger input terminal is provided.)

Camera adaptor

DC-700/CE

(Conforms to new EIAJ and uses 12-pin assignment.)

Junction box

JB-77

(No trigger input terminal is provided.)

CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N

1: An HD/VD signal cannot be used simultaneously with a VS signal.

2: A VS signal cannot be used simultaneously with an HD/VD signal.

: All functions of the XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE cannot

be used when using DC-777/CE, DC-77RR/CE, and JB-77.
Refer to the table shown below.

XC-ST30/30CE

XC-ST50/50CE

Normal

Normal shutter

Restart Reset (R.R)

Restart Reset (R.R)
+
shutter

External trigger shutter

DC-777/CE

DC-77RR/CE

JB-77

�

: Can be used.

�

: Cannot be used.

Note

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION

Lens mount section

A commercial C-mount lens as well as a
Sony standard lens can be used.

Camera mounting reference hole

These screw holes are positionned with
high precision related to CCD sensor.

Screw hole for tripod adaptor mounting
(VCT-ST70I)

12-pin multi-connector

DC IN/SYNC (DC power/sync signal input)

BNC connector
VIDEO OUT

correction

ON/OFF selector switch

Internal/external sync selector
switch

The camera operates with internal syn-
chronization when there is no external
sync input signal in the EXT position.
In this case, an HD/VD signal is not out-
put from the 12-pin multi-connector.

Trigger polarity selector switch

This switch can select the polarity (nega-
tive or positive) of a trigger pulse.

termination selector switch

Selection DIP switch

Switches 1 to 4:

Selects the shutter speed.

Switch 5: Selects the frame or field
Switches 6 to 8:

Selects the normal shutter,
external trigger shutter, and
restart/reset.

GAIN switch

A: Outputs a fixed-level video signal ac-

cording to the brightness of a sub-
ject. (Variable range: 0 to 18 dB)

F: Fixed gain 0 dB
M: Variable gain (Manual)
M (during factory setting):

Adjusted so that all XC-ST50/50CEs
or XC-ST30/30CEs are the same in
sensitivity (set by Sony's standard
value) according to the deviation in
sensitivity of CCD.
Valid when multiple XC-ST50/50CEs
or XC-ST30/30CEs are used for an
identical subject.

Volume control switch

This switch can be changed in the range
of 0 to 18 dB when the GAIN switch is set
to "M".
During factory setting, this switch is ad-
justed to the fixed sensitivity for a stan-
dard subject.

6 7

Pin No.

GND

+12 V

GND

VIDEO output

GND

External HD input

External VD input

GND

�

WEN output

TRIG input

GND

External HD/VD

synchronization

Internal HD/VD
synchronization

External VS

synchronization

GND

+12 V

GND

VIDEO output

GND

Internal HD output

Internal VD output

GND

�

WEN output

TRIG input

GND

+12 V

GND

VIDEO output

GND

�

GND

�

WEN output

TRIG input

GND

1: An input VD signal is required when the restart/reset mode is used.

2: A WEN output signal is valid only in the external trigger shutter mode.

Corresponding

No.

correction ON/OFF selector switch

Internal/external sync selector switch

Trigger polarity selector switch

termination selector switch

Selection DIP switch

1, 2, 3, 4: Selects the Shutter speed.

5: Selects the field and frame integration.

6, 7, 8: Selects the normal shutter, external trigger shutter, and restart/reset.

GAIN switch

Switch

Factory-setting

mode

OFF

EXT

OFF

(All set to

the left.)

FIX

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

(XC-ST50 model)

12-pin multi-connector

�

Factory-setting mode of rear panel

CCD

VIDEO CAMERA MODULE

XC-ST50

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

PHASE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION

External synchronization for each mode

�

For normal video/normal shutter

Continuous HD/VD signal (should conform to EIA and CCIR frequencies in the timing shown in the figure below.)

�

For Restart Reset (RR)/external trigger shutter

Continuous HD signal. The phase between VD (reset) and HD signals is as specified in the figure below in any

timing.

Phase conditions

The phase relation between external input HD and VD signals should be set as shown below with respect to the

specified center phase.

Note

: The synchronized VD signals are delayed for 1H at HD/VD external synchronization mode, while

there is no VD signal delay at VS external synchronization mode.

100

200

455 (454)

200

EXT-VD

ODD
(EVEN)

EVEN
(ODD)

EXT-HD

The operation in parentheses refers to XC-ST50CE/ST30CE.

Unit: Clock

1 CLK = 69.84 n sec (XC-ST50/ST30)

= 70.48 n sec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

Two types of electronic shutter are provided "normal shutter and external trigger shutter".

The electronic shutter speed and type can be set using the DIP switch on the rear panel.

DIP switch on the rear panel

Normal shutter

This mode provides continuous video output with the electronic shutter selected by switches to clearly capture a

high-speed moving object.

Setting of normal shutter speed

Switches 1 to 4: Selects the shutter speed.

Switch 5:

Selects the frame or field integration.

Switches 6 to 8: Selects the normal shutter, external trigger shutter, and Restart Reset.

Rear panel

DIP switch

Switch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Shutter

Off

0
0
0
0

�
�
�

1/125

1
0
0
0

�

�
�

1/250

0
1
0
0

�
�
�

1/500

1
1
0
0

�
�
�

1/1000

0
0
1
0

�
�
�

1/2000

1
0
1
0

�
�
�

1/4000

0
1
1
0

�
�
�

1/10000

1
1
1
0

�
�
�

Flickerless

�

�
1

�
�
�

Frame: 0 / Field: 1

In the flickerless mode, the normal

shutter speed is 1/100

sec for

XC-ST50/ST30 (EIA)
and 1/120 sec for

: It is recommended to set DIP switch 5 for field selection. (The field selection is about two times in sensitivity as high as the frame selection.)

1: ON
0: OFF
�: Any

Note

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

External trigger shutter

By inputting an external trigger, a high-speed moving subject can be caught at an exact position.

Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to mode 1 or 2. (Refer to the table below.)

When the trigger pulse width is 1/3 sec or more, the output signal is switched to a normal video signal.

There are two modes for timing in which a video signal is obtained.

�

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

In this mode, a video signal synchronized with a VD signal is output after a trigger pulse is input.

�

A video signal is synchronized with the external VD signal when an external HD/VD signal is input.

�

A video signal is synchronized with an internal VD signal when no external HD/VD signal is input.

�

Mode 2 (Reset mode)

In this mode, a video signal is output from a trigger pulse after a certain period of time.

For more details of each timing chart, refer to pages 16 to 23.

Setting of external trigger shutter speed

There are two ways to set the shutter speed.

�

Using DIP switch on the rear panel

�

Using trigger pulse width

Set all of DIP switches 1 to 4 on the rear panel to 0.

�

An arbitrary shutter speed can be obtained by setting the trigger pulse width to the range of 2

�

sec to 250

msec.

Exposure time = Trigger pulse width + 97

�

sec (XC-ST50/ST30)

120

�

sec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

�
�
�
1

0
1
1

1
0
0
0

0
1
1

0
1
0
0

0
1
1

1
1
0
0

0
1
1

0
0
1
0

0
1
1

1
0
1
0

0
1
1

0
1
1
0

0
1
1

1
1
1
0

0
1
1

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

�
�
�
1

0
0
1

1
0
0
0

0
0
1

0
1
0
0

0
0
1

1
1
0
0

0
0
1

0
0
1
0

0
0
1

1
0
1
0

0
0
1

0
1
1
0

0
0
1

1
1
1
0
6
0
0
1

Switch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1/100

1/125

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

1/10000

Frame: 0 / Field: 1

Mode 2 (Reset mode)

Switch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1/125

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

1/10000

Frame: 0 / Field: 1

The external trigger shutter speed is set to
1/100 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and 1/120

sec for XC-ST50CE/30CE(CCIR).

The external trigger shutter speed is set to
1/10000 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and
1/8000 sec for XC-ST50CE/30CE(CCIR).

1: ON
0: OFF
�: Any

0
0
0
0

0
1
1

0
0
0
0

0
0
1

Switch

Mode 1

(Non-reset mode)

Mode 2

(Reset mode)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Frame: 0 / Field: 1

: 1. lt is recommended to set DIP switch 5 for field selection.

(The field selection is about two times in sensitivity as high as the frame selection.)

2. After a trigger pulse is input, a new trigger pulse must not be input before the video

signal obtained by the trigger pulse has been output.

1: ON
0: OFF

Note

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

Specifications of trigger pulse

When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to + :

When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to � :

Input impedance: 10 k

or more

The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin 11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

Specifications of WEN (Write ENable Pulse)

Output impedance: 10 k

or more

A: 2 to 5.0 V

B: 0 to 0.6 V

T: 2

�

s to 1/4 s, 100

�

s to 1/4 s when setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

A: 4.0 to 5.0 V

B: 0 to 2.0 V

T: 2

�

s to 1/4 s, 100

�

s to 1/4 s when setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

A: 5.0 V

B: 0 V

T: 15.875 ms (XC-ST50/30), 18.752 ms (XC-ST50CE/30CE)

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

RESTART RESET (R.R)

The information on one screen can be extracted at any time by inputting a restart/reset signal (HD/VD) from the

outside. To enter this mode, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel of a camera as shown in the table below.

The setting is especially effective for the following operation.

Long exposure

A high-sensitivity image is obtained by extending the exposure time of the CCD when satisfactory sensitivity

cannot be obtained under ordinary operating conditions or when observing the trail of a moving object.

The exposure time is determined by the VD interval (T) period between external VD pulses as follows.

�

Timing and conditions

Example 1 of Long exposure

0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1

Switch

Restart Reset (R.R)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1: ON
0: OFF

EXT HD

EXT VD

Video output

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

Invalid image

Odd image

Even image

Valid frame image

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value

�

VD interval(T): 262.5H or more (XC-ST50/ST30), 312.5H or more (XC-ST50CE/30CE) and 1 second or less (Recommended)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

Exposure time for Odd field

Exposure time for Even field

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

RESTART RESET (R.R)

Example 2 of long exposure

EXT HD

EXT VD

Video output

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

Invalid image

Odd image

Even image

1/60 second

Valid frame image

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value

�

VD interval(T): 262.5H or more (XC-ST50/ST30), 312.5H or more (XC-ST50CE/30CE) and 1 second or less (Recommended)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

Exposure time for Odd field

Exposure time for Even field

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

EXT HD

EXT VD

Strobe light

Video output

Invalid image

Odd image

Even image

Valid frame image

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value

�

VD: XC-ST50/ST30 (1/60 sec), XC-ST50CE/30CE (1/50 sec) Four or more VD pulses are required.

Exposure time for Odd field

Exposure time for Even field

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

Avoid lighting the scene during the light-emitting inhibit zone defined below. (The field is transfered to the

storage area of the CCD, so it can be read out.)

: For best performance, it is recommended not to flash between VD and VD + 10H (XC-ST50/ST30)/

16H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE).

Note

FRAME IMAGE OUTPUT WITH STROBE LIGHT

A full frame image with vertical resolution of 485 lines (XC-ST50/ST30) or 575 lines (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) can be

obtained with a strobe light by firing the strobe when the exposure time of the two fields overlap.

�

Timing and conditions

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART

(XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA))

Timing chart of horizontal output waveform

Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration)

91 (6.36

�

69.8 ns

752

Effective total pixel 768

Horizontal blanking period (11.0

�

One horizontal scanning period (1 H)

910 (63.56

�

Output video period

752 (52.5

�

67 (4.68

�

HSYNC

(4.89

�

(1.47

�

Camera video
output signal
(Typical value)

CCD
output
signal

Optical black portion

Horizontal transfer stop period

Dummy

pixel

Optical black
portion

Odd field (262.5 H)

253.5 H

489

494

491

490

492

494

9 H

Vertical blanking
period (20 H)

9 H

Even field (262.5 H)

Camera
video
output
signal

CCD
output
signal

1 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8

242.5

3.5

242.5

493

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA))

Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced field integration)

Odd field (262.5 H)

253.5 H

2+3

4+5

6+7

8+9

1+2

3+4

5+6

7+8

488+489

490+491

489+490

491+492

493+494

9 H

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

9 H

Even field (262.5 H)

Camera
video
output
signal

CCD
output
signal

242.5

3.5

242.5

492+493

494

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50CE (CCIR)/XC-ST30CE (CCIR))

Timing chart of horizontal output waveform

Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration)

70.5 ns

(6.91

�

736

Effective total pixel 752

Horizontal blanking period (12.1

�

One horizontal scanning period (1 H)

908 (64.0

�

Output video period

736 (51.9

�

81 (5.71

�

HSYNC

(4.93

�

(1.48

�

Camera video
output signal
(Typical value)

CCD
output
signal

Optical black portion

Horizontal transfer stop period

Dummy

pixel

Optical black
portion

Odd field (312.5 H)

305 H

1 3 5 7 9

579

581

2 4 6 8

580

7.5 H

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

7.5 H

Even field (312.5 H)

Camera
video
output
signal

CCD
output
signal

287.5

3.5

287.5

582

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

Optical black portion

Empty
transfer

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

Trigger

External HD

External VD

(Continuous
VD)
EXT-VD

Video out

WEN

TRG

EXT-VD

External trigger shutter operation

1/3 s or more

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

�

s or more

Exposure time Te

�65

�

+10

�

T : T = Under 65

�

s to under +10

�

T : T = Under 65

�

s to under +10

�

250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1

(NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using TRG width

HD/VD input

�

Continuous HD/VD input

1: This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case.

2: Exposure time Te

Te = Trigger width + 97

�

s (XC-ST50/30)

Te = Trigger width + 120

�

s (XC-ST50CE/30CE)

(The trigger width should be between 2

�

s and 1/4 s)

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the trigger high period exceeds 1/3sec. The external trigger

shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the falling
edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: In all cases the WEN signal indicates when a valid image is available. Normally, an image is output after

the external falling edge. If the falling edge of the trigger is very close to the falling edge of the external VD,
there may be a delay of 1VD in the output. The period of uncertainty is when the falling edge of VD is
between 65

�

s before or 10

�

s after the falling edge of the trigger.

5: When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

min 10

�

4 T : T = 10

�

s to 100 ms

250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

Trigger

External HD

Video out

WEN

External trigger shutter operation

3 Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

2 Exposure time Te

2 Exposure

time Te

External VD

(Single VD)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using TRG width

HD/VD input

�

Continuous HD input and single VD input

1: This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case. Make the

phase of the VD signal coincide with the falling edge of the HD signal during input operation.

2: Exposure time Te

Te = Trigger width + 97

�

s (XC-ST50/ST30)

Te = Trigger width + 120

�

s (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

(The trigger width should be between 2

�

s and 1/4 s)

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the trigger high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger input inhibition area.
During the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: Be sure to input an external VD signal between 10

�

s and 100 ms from the falling edge of a trigger pulse

(as shown by

and

in the figure). For the input (except described above), the operation cannot be

ensured. If the external VD signal is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is
engaged several V after a change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.

5: When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

Interrnal VD

1/3 s or more

T : T = 10

�

s or more

Trigger

Video out

WEN

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

T : T = Under 10

�

250H (XC-ST50/ST30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using TRG width

No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

1: This is a signal input from the outside.

2: Exposure time Te

Te = Trigger width + 97

�

s (XC-ST50/ST30)

Te = Trigger width + 120

�

s (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT.

5: During external trigger shutter operation, an image is output when an internal VD signal falls after a trigger

pulse falls (as shown by

and

in the figure). However, if the time (T in the figure) between the falling

edges of a trigger pulse and internal VD signal is under 10

�

s, an image is output when the internal VD

signal or the next internal VD signal falls (as shown by

in the figure). (In this case, an image is output

when the next internal VD signal falls.) An image and WEN signal are always output together. For more
details, refer to the WEN signal. (The falling edge of an internal VD signal is the same in phase as the
beginning of an equalizing pulse in a SYNC V area.)

6: When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

Trigger

External HD

Video out

WEN

External VD

(Continuous
VD)

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

T : T = Under 10 ms

T : T = 10 ms or more

T : T = 10 ms or

Exposure time Te

100

�

s to 250 ms

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

HD/VD input

�

Continuous HD/VD input

1: This is a signal input from the outside. The period of a continuous VD signal is prescribed as one field. Be

sure to input both HD and VD signals.

2: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: An image is output when an external VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (shown by

and

in the figure). If the time (T in the figure) between the falling edges of a trigger pulse and external

VD signal is under 10 ms, an image is output when the external VD signal or the next external VD signal
falls (as shown by

in the figure). (In this case, an image is output when the next external VD signal falls.)

An image and WEN signal are always output together. For more details, refer to the WEN signal.

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

min. 10 ms

Trigger

Video out

WEN

External HD

External VD

(Single VD)

External trigger shutter operation

3 Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

2 Exposure time Te

100

s to 250 ms

2 Exposure

time Te

4 T : T = 10 ms to 110 ms

250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

HD/VD input

�

Continuous HD input and single VD input

1: This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals. Make the phase of the VD

signal coincide with the falling edge of the HD signal.

2: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: Be sure to input an external VD signal for 10 ms to 110 ms from the rising edge of a trigger pulse (as shown

and

in the figure). For the input except described above, the operation cannot be ensured. If the

external VD signal is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is engaged several V
after a change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

Interrnal VD

Trigger

Video out

WEN

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Exposure time Te

100

s to 250 ms

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)

T : T = Under 10 ms

T : T = 10 ms or more

T : T = 10 ms or

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

1: This is a signal input from the outside.

2: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT.

5: An image is output when an internal VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (as shown by

and

in the figure). If the time (T in the figure) between the falling edges of a trigger pulse and internal

VD signal is under 10 ms, an image is output when the internal VD signal or the nextinternal VD signal falls
(as shown by

in the figure). In this case, an image is output when the next internal VD signal falls. An

image and WEN signal are always output together. For more details, refer to the WEN signal. (The falling
edge of an internal VD signal is the same in phase as the beginning of an equalizing pulse in a SYNC V
area.)

Note

: An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Trigger

Video out

WEN

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)

1H to 2H

250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2

(RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using TRG width

1: This is a signal input from the outside. The trigger interval should be trigger pulse width + 1 field + 2H

period or more. The trigger interval shorter than described above cannot be ensured. If a trigger pulse is
not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is ensured several V after a change in
input operation under the prescribed conditions.

2: Exposure time Te

Te = Trigger width + 97

�

s (XC-ST50/ST30),

Te = Trigger width + 120

�

s (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

(The trigger width should be between 2

�

s and 1/4 s)

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: A VD signal is generated 1H to 2H after a trigger pulse falls, and an image is output in synchronization with

the VD signal.

5: When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, a WEN signal is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

1/3 s or more

External trigger shutter operation

100

s to 250 ms

Normal operation

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Exposure time Te

Exposure

time Te

250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

Trigger

Video out

WEN

TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 (RESET MODE)

For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch

1: This is a signal input from the outside. The trigger interval should be shutter speed (DIP switch) + 1 field

+ 2H period or more. The trigger interval shorter than described above cannot be ensured. If a trigger
pulse is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is engaged several V after a
change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.

2: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.

3: The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external

trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes "low". In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.

4: After a period set by a DIP switch from the rising edge of the trigger, an image is output.

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

VARIOUS LENS SELECTION

The following shows the various lens specifications of the accessories available.

XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE compatibility

Model name

VLC-08YM

1: 1.4

Manual

42.6�

�

32.6�

�

24.8�

207

181

�

132.8

181.3

�

133.3

136.8

�

100

137

�

100.3

11.54

17.526

VLC-12YM

1: 1.8

Manual

29.6�

�

22.4�

�

16.9�

208

125.2

�

92.1

125.5

�

92.5

94.7

�

69.6

94.8

�

69.6

10.99

17.526

VLC-16Y-M

1: 1.4

Manual

22.6�

�

17.0�

�

12.8�

289

119.4

�

88.5

119.6

�

88.8

�

66.8

90.4

�

66.9

12.5

17.526

VLC-25Y-M

1: 1.6

Manual

14.6�

�

11.0�

�

8.2�

204

52.1

�

38.8

52.1

�

38.9

39.4

�

29.3

39.4

�

29.3

11.6

17.526

VLC-50Y-M

1: 2.8

Manual

7.3�

�

5.5�

�

4.1�

438

49.2

�

49.7

�

37.1

37.2

�

27.9

37.5

�

27.9

22.1

17.526

Operation

Field angle

(Horizontal x vertical)

MOD (mm)

Image pickup range during
maximum proximity
(horizontal

�

vertical) (mm)

Back focus (mm)

Flange back (mm)

Mass (g)

Iris

Focus

1/2" CCD

1/3" CCD

XC-ST50

XC-ST50CE

XC-ST30

XC-ST30CE

MOD: Minimum object distance between the tip of the lens body and the object

List of C-Mount Lens

Focal distance (mm)

Maximum aperture ratio

CCD B/W VIDEO

CAMERA MODULE

XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE

00A

http://www.sony.co.jp/ISP/

Europe

http://www.pro.sony-europe.com/ISP

Sony Broadcast & Professional

HQ
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Tel: +33-1-55-90-35-11

Fax: +33-1-55-90-35-17

Germany
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France
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UK
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Italy
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Tel: +39-02-618-38-431

Fax : +39-02-618-38-402

Sales Office :

Japan

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Sony Corporation

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Tel: +81-46-227-2346

Fax: +81-46-227-2347

Tel: +81-46-230-5873

Fax: +81-46-230-6243

USA

http://www.sony.com/professional

Sony Electronics Inc.

HQ
1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Tel: +1-800-686-7669

Canada

Sony of Canada Ltd.

115 Gordon Baker Rd, Toronto, Ontario M2H 3R6
Tel: +1-416-499-1414

Fax: +1-416-497-1774

Электронный компонент: XC-ST50CE

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