Overview; Features - Sony DXC-390 Service Manual

Features

High-quality images
• The high density 1/3 type, three-chip Exwave HAD
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CCD , containing some 380,000 (DXC-390) or 430,000
(DXC-390P) effective picture elements (pixels), offers
superior picture quality: 800 TV lines of high horizontal
resolution, high sensitivity of F8 at 2,000 lx, an excellent
signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB (DXC-390) or 61 dB (DXC-
390P) and a low smear level.
• The adoption of the LSI digital signal processing
technology reproduces a finer, more detailed picture.
• DynaLatitude processing enables you to adjust contrast
finely according to the luminance signal level of each
picture element.
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1) Exwave HAD TM : Exwave Hole-Accumulated Diode
"Exwave HAD TM " is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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equivalent of up to 10 aperture stops. When using the video
camera in a fixed location or for a microscope system, the
AGC, CCD IRIS and auto-iris controls automatically adjust
a wide range of incoming light levels. The desired AE
window can be set by using the AE AREA MANUAL
function.
Wide range of electronic shutter modes
The wide range of speeds for the electronic shutter
minimizes blurring in fast-moving objects and produces
acceptably bright still images of objects shot in poor light.
• Flickerless mode: This mode allows you to obtain
flickerless images shot even under fluorescent light.
• Clear scan mode: This mode reduces horizontal bands
appearing in computer displays when shooting the display
with the conventional video camera.
Versatile use with external equipment
• The video camera is equipped with three types of outputs:
composite, Y/C and RGB outputs. The camera offers a
high-quality picture on a connected monitor or VCR.
• The camera can be remotely controlled with the RM-C950
remote control unit (not supplied).
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• The DCC+ (Dynamic Contrast Control plus) function
minimizes the phenomena whereby the whole screen turns
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white or a part of the image becomes colorless when
shooting a very bright object.
• The Partial Enhance function enables you to adjust the
sharpness and tint of only a specified color.
Wide Range of Exposure Control
The AGC (Auto Gain Control) function and CCD IRIS
function automatically adjust a wide range of incoming light
levels. When the lighting condition is poor, the AGC
function automatically increases the gain up to 16 times.
When incoming light is excessive, the CCD IRIS function
automatically adjusts shutter speed to cut exposure to the
2) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
3) "CCD IRIS
RS-232C interface
The camera can be controlled from a computer via the RS-
232C interface.
For details, contact your authorized Sony dealer.
Compact and lightweight
The camera is compact (56 50
inches)) and very light (approx. 370 g (13 oz)), allowing
easy installation even where space is a problem.
Following are some sample applications:
• As a permanent fixture in theaters, concert halls, etc.
• As a bird's-eye view camera for special events
• As a video conference system camera
• As a camera for microscopes
• As a rooftop weather-monitoring camera
• As a laboratory monitor camera
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