Sony CCD-Z8E Operating Instructions

Color Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi (voir verso)
CCD-Z8/Z8E
©1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For CCD-Z8 only
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Connections
This video camera is designed exclusively for the TV Conference Board supplied with it.
When using the video camera, be sure to connect it to the designated terminal. Incorrect
connection might cause the video camera or the board to break down. Refer to the
operating instruction of the equipment to be connected.

Using this Video Camera

Microphone
Camera head
Power switch
Turns on/off the power.
You can attach the camera
head from the front or
back side.
Printed in Japan
TV Conference Board
Adjusting the iris Adjusting the focus
open
IRIS ring
close
Power lamp
Lights up when the power
is turned on.
You can take a close-up at
a distance of 10 mm (
Stand
You can adjust the angle
of the stand by up to
60°. If it is bent more
60°
than 60°, the camera
may topple.
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Notes
• Do not hold the stand when carrying.
• Do not apply too much force when change the angle of the stand, or the camera head may
come off.
• Do not apply too much force when turning the focus ring and the iris ring, or the camera
may be damaged.
Precautions
• If a light source which exceeds the recommended illumination, such as the outdoors, is
used, the image may not be displayed clearly.
• Do not focus on a stationary or bright object for too long, or the CCD colour filter may be
damaged.
• Do not aim the lens toward the sun, or the CCD colour filter may be damaged.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, pictures, magazines, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording or storing of such materials violates the provision of the copyright
laws.
Maintenance
• Clean the lens with a blower brush to remove dust. Do not scrub the surface of the lens.
If there are fingerprints on it, remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the Color Video Camera body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.

Troubleshooting

Symptom
The picture does not appear on
the computer screen or no sound
is heard.
When the power switch is turned
to "ON," the picture does not
appear or an unusual picture
appears.
A howling sound is heared.

Specifications

System
Video signal CCD-Z8: NTSC color, EIA
CCD-Z8E: PAL color, CCIR
far
Image device 1 /
Focus ring
(CCD-Z8:270,000 pixels)
near
(CCD-Z8E:320,000 pixels)
Lens f=3.9 mm, F1.8
Macro Approx. 10 mm (
Illumination range
9 ~ 10,000 lux
Recommended illumination
500 lux
White balance Auto
Electronic shutter
CCD-Z8:
CCD-Z8E:
Focus adjustment
3 / in).
8
Manual
IRIS Manual
Remedy
Make sure the connections are made correctly.
Set the power switch to "OFF," then set it to "ON" again.
•Turn down the volume of the connected equipment.
•Move the camera away from the speaker and change the direction
of the microphone.
General
Power requirements
standards
Power consumption
standards
inch color CCD Video/Audio output
4
Operating temperature
3
/ in) Storage temperature
8
Dimensions (w × h × d)
Mass
1 / ~ 1 /
60 100
1 1
/ ~ /
50 120
Supplied accessories
Operating instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
DC 5 V
1.3 W
8 pin mini DIN
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Approx. 48.6 × 34.9 × 90 mm
× 1 × 3
15 3 3
(1 / / / in ) (including
16 8 8
stand)
Approx. 110 g (3 oz) (including
stand)