Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera assembly. Since VCC-HD3 is a highly-dense camera module, appropriate heat dissipation shall be considered. We recommend using a metal base or others to install the camera.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Product Outline VCC-HD3 is a full HD color camera module utilizing a 1/1.8 type global shutter CMOS sensor. Video output 1080 60p/59.94p/50p (3G-SDI), 1080 60i/59.94i/50i/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.97p (HD-SDI), 720 60p/59.94p/50p (HD-SDI) are corresponded. Features CIS own designed Image Signal Processor, “Clairvu ”...
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Part Names and Functions C/CS Mount ① To mount a C or CS mount lens. To mount a C mount lens, keep the C/CS conversion ring attached. (Shipped from our factory with conversion ring attached.) To mount a CS mount lens, remove the C/CS conversion ring.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 External Connector Specifications 6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector Model Name HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE) Pin No. Power IN DC+12V EXT SYNC IN LTC IN N.C. 6.2. Model Name BCJ-BPLHA (CANARE) Pin No. 3G-SDI/HD-SDI output 6.3. DC IRIS Connector Model Name D4-156N-200A (Technical Electron.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 GenLock Input analog external sync signals (black burst or 3-value SYNC) to the EXT SYNC IN terminal of 6pins connector to enable Gen Lock function. The external sync signals to be supplied shall depend on its video output format, therefore, please refer to the chart below and input appropriate signals.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Defective Pixel Correction 9.1. Precautions When the user executes Defective Pixel Correction and “SAVE”, the data at the factory setting will be over-written, so that the data cannot be back to the factory setting data even when “INIT” command was executed. Execute “INIT”, then “SAVE”...
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Serial Communication 10.1. Serial Communication Settings Transmit Speed: 9600bps Data Length: 8 bit Start bit: 1 bit Parity bit: Stop bit: 1 bit 10.2. Command Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Function Usually “None” Command number Acquire the camera data Command number Data 1, Data 2, …...
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 10.3. Command List Video Format 1 Command Initial How to set the command. Set Value Value And other information. 0: 1080p 60fps LevelA 1: 1080p 59.94fps LevelA 2: 1080p 50fps LevelA 3: 1080p 60fps LevelB 4: 1080p 59.94fps...
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 AE related 2~19 Command How to set the command. Set Value Initial Value And other information. 0: Manual Gain Mode To set gain mode. 1: Auto To set gain value when gain mode is at Manual EX.) To set x2 (6[dB]): SU 3 0x00020000 Magnification×0x10000...
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Command How to set the command. Set Value Initial Value And other information. Exposure 0(-18dB)~18(0dB)~36 Compensation To set exposure compensation value.. (18dB)/per 1dB Value 0: OFF Flicker Cancel To set flicker cancel, ON/OFF. 1: ON Lower the gain value by 1dB from the current one.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 WB related 20~29 Command Initial How to set the command. Set Value Value And other information. 0: Auto 1: Auto (Outdoor) 2: DayLight (Sunlight) 3: Cloudy 4: Shade 5: Tungsten (Light bulb) 6: Flw White) Fluorescent light...
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Image Quality related 30~59 Command How to set the command. Set Value Initial Value And other information. 0: Off Edge Level To set the level of edge 0: Contrast -2 To set contrast and dynamic range 0~4:Dynamic range remains as 1: Contrast -1 the standard but contrast changes.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 OSD related 90~ How to set the command. Command No. Set Value Initial Value And other information. 0: One push OSD UP button None 1: Continuous push 0: One push OSD DOWN button None Command to operate OSD.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Others in 100s Command How to set the command. Set Value Initial Value And other information. 4 kinds of camera settings can be stored. The stored values cannot be saved Camera Setting 0~3 Initial is 0 until SAVE command is executed.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 10.4.3. Actual Shutter Value limited by output format Actual Shutter Value Shutter Value Value 60fps 59.94fps 50fps 30fps 29.97fps 25fps 24fps 23.976fps 1/4000 1/3988 1/3984 1/4084 1/3988 1/3984 1/3808 1/4238 1/4234 1/4800 1/4847 1/4842 1/4778 1/4522 1/4518...
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 How to Operate the Camera with OSD Function You can operate the camera with OSD menu on a monitor screen by connecting an optional remote controller to the camera remote controller terminal. 11.1. Switch Operation of OSD Menu by Remote Controller [CENTER]: To indicate OSD top menu on your monitor screen when it is not shown.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Top Menu Setting Menu Selected Items Explanation Gain Mode Manual/Auto To set Gain Mode. To set the Gain Value when Gain Mode is 0~48dB Gain Value at Manual. ※Note 1/ ※Note 2 To set the Max Gain Value when Gain Mode is Gain Max Value 0~48dB...
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Setting Selected Top Menu Explanation Menu Items Shutter Min Same as To set the Minimum Shutter Limit when Shutter Mode is at Auto. ※Note 1/※Note 2 Limit Shutter Value Shutter Max Same as To set the Maximum Shutter Limit when Shutter Mode is at Auto.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Top Menu Setting Menu Selected Items Explanation Auto Outdoor Daylight (Sun light) Cloudy Shade Tungsten (Fluorescent White) Select and set WB Mode with / Fln (Fluorescent noon white) WB Mode button. Fld (Fluorescent day light) Auto(ATW) One push...
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Selected Top Menu Setting Menu Explanation Items Red Balance 50~150 To set Red Balance. ※Note 3 50~150 To set Green Balance. ※Note 3 Green Balance 50~150 To set Blue Balance. ※Note 3 Blue Balance Master Pedestal -100~100 To set Master Pedestal.
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VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Selected Top Menu Setting Menu Explanation Items Default Set To get the OSD color back to the default setting with the None (White & Cyan) CENTER button. User Setting To set the color to display the OSD menu.
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Factory Settings Function Default Settings Video Format Setting 1920 x 1080i @60fps Gain Mode Auto Gain Value (Manual Gain) 65536(0dB) Max Gain 16461899 (48dB) Shutter Mode Auto Shutter Limit Max 17476(1/60s) Shutter Limit Min 77(1/13600s) Shutter Value (Manual Shutter)
VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-Z0 Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty) The term of warranty of this product is within 1.5 years from the date of shipping out from our factory. If you use the product properly and discover a defect during the warranty period, and if that was caused by designing or manufacturing, CIS Corporation, at its option, repairs or replaces it at no charge to you.
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