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DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION As the number of microscopy applications increases, the method of capturing images has changed from using NTSC/PAL-based video signals to the simplicity and convenience of PC-based image data. A flexible interface with PCs along with superior picture quality are now essential to microscopy, and the Sony DXC-S500 Digital Camera System meets these demands by providing both.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 4 2. PRODUCT CONCEPT Ultra-high-resolution Color Digital Camera for Microscopy ■ Superb picture quality with a 2/3 type five mega-pixel CCD ■ Flexible interface with PCs ◆ IEEE 1394 interface ◆ PC card slot ◆ TWAIN driver ■ User-friendly operation with an integrated 3.5 type LCD monitor ■ C-mount system 3.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 5 4. KEY FEATURES Superb Picture Quality By utilizing several core technologies, the DXC-S500 offers superb picture quality. With a five mega-pixel 2/3 type IT CCD, the DXC-S500 can capture ultra-high-resolution and high-precision images. The maximum number of pixels used for image capture is 2560 (H) x 1920 (V), providing superior resolution.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 6 Selectable Image Size and Recording Format Three recording image sizes are available for selection, and images of each size can be stored in TIFF (uncompressed) or JPEG (compressed, three modes) format. Image recording size (H x V) FULL: 2560 x 1920 TIFF (uncompressed) 15 MB JPEG (compressed) High 5 MB Mid Low 2.5 MB 1.3 MB SXGA: 1280 x 960 3.8 MB 1.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 7 AE Functions The AE (Auto Exposure) function automatically detects the lighting conditions or brightness of the object and adjusts the shutter speed and gain for proper exposure. The DXC-S500 is equipped with a number of AE modes that offer superb image quality. C-Mount System To provide an extensive choice of lenses, the DXC-S500 uses the 2/3 type C-mount system for flexible and easy lens mounting.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 8 5. PANEL LAYOUT Camera Control Unit (CCU) Control Panel MENU EXIT CAM GAIN RED AE LOCK AE MODE WHITE MANUAL ENTER KEY LOCK DISP/INFO EZ FOCUS/INDEX HISTOGRAM PLAY SHUTTER ERASE LIVE AUTO BLUE WB MODE MANUAL EV COMP CAPTURE GAIN FL MODE REC PC CARD 1 On/standby switch and indicator When the power of the unit is on, the indicator is lit in green, and when the unit is in standby mode the indicator is lit in orange.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 9 8 ENTER button In MENU DISPLAY mode: Displays the next layer of the menu system. In INDEX DISPLAY mode: Displays the selected image in full screen. In Camera LIVE mode: Initializes the focus indicator display. 9 ↑/↓/←/→ buttons In MENU DISPLAY mode: The ↑ (cursor up) or ↓ (cursor down) button moves the cursor in the menu display up or down. The ← (data down) or → (data up) button sets the data in the menu display.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 10 Camera Control Unit (CCU) Rear Panel NTSC CAMERA OFF ON PAL VIDEO FLASH S VIDEO ~ AC IN OUTPUT IEEE 1394 FS2 FS1 REMOTE 1 O/I (main power) switch Switches the main power of the camera on or off. 2 S-VIDEO OUTPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin) Outputs an S-VIDEO (Y/C video) signal. 3 VIDEO OUTPUT connector (BNC-type) Outputs a composite video signal. 4 NTSC/PAL select switch Selects the output video signal from NTSC or PAL.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:17 PM Page 11 LCD Monitor Display Camera LIVE Mode Flash indicator Current date and time LIVE mode Number of recorded pictures on a card* Picture size/picture quality White balance mode Focus area (AE window) EV compensation volume Focus indicator Folder name* Remaining shot number on a card File name* Shutter speed User ID number ISO sensitivity/camera gain * Displayed only when a card is inserted.
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DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 13 Setting Items in the Menu Recording Mode Menus SENSITIVITY MODE: <> SENSITIVITY MODE : ISO100 PICTURE SIZE : 2560x1920 FILE FORMAT MODE : JPEG JPEG QUALITY : AE DETECT MODE : MIDDLE MID USER FILE SET UP SYSTEM SET UP CAMERA SET UP CAPTURE/REC SET UP Sets the gain used for image capture. • In AE-AUTO mode, the sensitivity is selectable from ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 14 USER FILE SET UP Menu DATA LOAD: <> DATA LOAD DATA SAVE ↓↑SELECT [ENTER] NEXT [EXIT] BACK Selects the user setting to be loaded. • No.0 (RESET): the factory settings • No.1 (yy.mm.dd): user file 1 • No.2 (yy.mm.dd): user file 2 • No.3 (yy.mm.dd): user file 3 The year, month, and day that the data was saved are indicated in parentheses. DATA SAVE: Saves the user setting as a user file. • No.1 (yy.mm.dd): user file 1 • No.2 (yy.mm.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 15 Setting Items in the Menu CAMERA SET UP Menu <> B&W OFF ROTATE : 0 [↑] SHARPNESS LEVEL : ±00 AUTO-WHITE-PAINT OFF GAMMA : ON AE SPEED : NORMAL FLASH MODE : OFF DISPLAY SET : ↓↑SELECT [ENTER] NEXT [EXIT] BACK B&W*: Displays the Camera LIVE picture in black and white. • ON: Black and white *When B&W is selected, the image will also be captured in B&W. • OFF: Color ROTATE: Rotates the image by 180˚ (0˚/180˚selectable).
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 16 CAPTURE/REC SET UP Menu <> CAPTURE TRIG : MAIN SW INTERVAL REC TIME ↓↑SELECT ← → SET [EXIT] BACK CAPTURE TRIG: Selects the input connector to be used for image capture control. • MAIN SW: Selected when capturing images with the CAPTURE button on the CCU. • FS1: Selected when capturing images by switching the FS-20 foot switch connected to the FS1 connector. • FS2: Selected to activate the input signal from the FS2 connector.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 17 7. TWAIN DRIVER SOFTWARE By opening the supplied TWAIN driver software from your application software (e.g., Photoshop or ImagePro Plus), images stored on the camera can be transmitted to a computer in uncompressed IEEE 1394 format. You can also operate basic functions and alter settings of the camera from the computer. * The supplied TWAIN driver software can only be used with the Sony DXC-S500 color digital camera.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 18 Locations and Functions of Controls (for Windows) Image Information Panel 1 The Image Information Panel displays information about the images. 1 Shot number display Displays the number of shots taken by the camera. 2 Status display 2 Displays the status of the DXC-S500 camera. Image Control Panel 1 2 3 The Image Control Panel contains buttons for transmitting the image from the camera.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.23 4:10 PM Page 19 Locations and Functions of Controls (for Windows) Capture Tab 1 2 3 The Capture tab is used to capture or record images. 1 Device display area Shows the device name recognized. 2 Progress bar display area Shows the progress bar when an image is being transferring. 3 Image display area Shows a live image, the index display or a playback image. 4 LIVE L button Selects the Camera LIVE mode to display the live image on the LCD or video monitor.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 20 Camera Tab The Camera tab is used to set the camera modes and the functions for recording. AE Mode: Selects the exposure mode of the camera (AUTO/MANUAL selectable). FL Mode: Selects the fluorescent mode of the camera (ON/OFF selectable). Shutter: Sets the electronic shutter speed in MANUAL exposure mode. CAM (camera) Gain: Sets the master gain of the camera in MANUAL exposure mode. EV Comp.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 21 Locations and Functions of Controls (for Windows) System Tab The System tab is used to set the camera modes and the functions for recording. Image Size: Selects the size of the image to be recorded to the PC card (640 x 480/1280 x 960/2560 x 1920 selectable). Image Quality: Selects the recording format of the image _ selectable from TIFF (uncompressed), JPEG High (JPEG low compression), JPEG Middle (JPEG middle compression), or JPEG Low (JPEG high compression).
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 22 Timer & ID Tab The Timer & ID tab is used to set the clock and ID number for the camera. System Date & Time: Displays the date and time. Set Date & Time button After the date and time are set in the boxes, clicking this button transfers the values to the camera. Interval Rec (recording) Time: Sets the interval recording time for the camera..
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 23 8. SYSTEM EXAMPLE Monitor FS-20 Foot Switch VBS/S-Video PC IEEE 1394 Camera cable (5 m) DXC-S500 Microscope Adaptor MSAC-PC2 PC Card Adaptor Coupler Memory Stick Microscope 9.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 2:18 PM Page 24 10. SPECIFICATIONS Imager Pick-up device 2/3 type IT (Interline Transfer) CCD, interlaced scan Color filter R, G, B primary color filter Total picture elements (H x V) 5.24 mega-pixels (2658 x 1970) Recording pixel elements (H x V) 2560 x 1920 Sensing area (H x V) 9.74 x 7.69 mm, square pixels Camera Lens mount C-mount Flange back 17.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.28 3:45 PM Page 25 Recording system Recording media PC card-type removable HDD (PCMCIA-ATA Type II), Max. 5 GB Memory Stick (PC card adaptor required), Max. 128 MB CompactFlash (PC card adaptor required), Max. 330 MB SmartMedia (PC card adaptor required), Max. 128 MB Max.
DXC_S500_1C.qxd 02.10.21 5:35 PM Page 26 12. DIMENSIONS Camera Head Unit (CHU) Camera Control Unit (CCU) 79 (3 56 (6 1/2) 1/6 1/2 ) ) 162 (6 72 (2 7/8) 163 (6 1/2) 163 (6 1/2) 270 (10 3/4) 72 (2 7/8) 7/1 6) 79 (3 1/6) 35 (1 Unit : mm (inches) 13. TECHNICAL APPENDIX What's TWAIN? TWAIN is an open, industry-standard interface that directly acquires image data from devices such as scanners and digital cameras, without closing the application software.
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DXC_S500_cover.qxd 02.10.21 2:23 PM Page 2 © 2002 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Design, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Sony, iCY-SHOT and Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MK10001V1IW02OCT Printed in Japan on recycled paper.
