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KP-F32F KP-F83F O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l Thank you for producing this fine Hitachi Kokusai Electric CCD camera. Before using the camera, please read this operation manual carefully and keep this manual on file for ready reference in the future.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
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Dieses Erzeugnis sollte nur an der auf dem Typenschild angegebenen Stromversorgungsart betrieben werden. Wenn Sie nicht sicher sind, was für eine Stromversorgung Sie haben, so wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Erzeugnishändler oder an das lokale Elektrizitätswerk. Beziehen Sie sich für Batteriebetrieb oder andere Stromquellen vorgesehene Erzeugnisse bitte auf die Bedienungsanleitungen.
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2. Conserver ces instructions Conserver les instructions de sécurité et de fonctionnement á des fins de référence ultérieure. 3. Tenir compte des avertissements Tous les avertissements qui figurent sur l’appareil et dans le mode d’emploi devront être respectés. 4. Observer les instructions Observer toutes les instructions de fonctionnement et d’utilisation.
WARNING Changes modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi Denshi responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. provide against harmful...
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・ Sop using the camera at the approach of electrical storm (thunder audible). Protect the camera from rain if using it outdoors. ・ In event the camera shows any abnormality, switch off the camera and disconnect the power cord. Contract a Hitachi Denshi service representative.
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6. Cleaning ・ Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dusts on the lens or the optical filter. ・ Wipe dirts on the case off with dry soft cloth. If dirks are hardened, wipe them off with cloth moistened with neutral detergent liquid;...
The KP-FD140F/FD32F are single CCD type RGB color camera which utilized the progressive scan CCD image sensor with square pixel for SXGA/VGA format of 1/2-inch which adopted the RGB primary color mosaic filter. The KP-F140F/F32F are a monochrome CCD camera which utilized the progressive scan CCD image sensor with square pixel for SXGA/VGA format of 1/2-inch.
Section name and functions Camera / Tripod adaptor mounting screw holes Lens mount (C mount) Camera / Tripod adaptor mounting screw holes Connector Signal connection to IEEE1394.b (PORT1/PORT2) TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ TPA (R) TPB (R) Viewer Soft Setting (PORT1/PORT2) SPECIAL DATA SHIELD GND POWER GND...
Camera mounting Attached optional accessory the tripod adaptor "TA-FD140", mount the camera to a tripod or mounting bracket. Lens CAUTION Observe the dimensions of the lens mounting selection as illustrated at the right. If the dimensions are not observed, do not use such a lens, because the lens and the camera will be damaged.
Control and States Register KP-FD140F/F140F/FD32F/F32F/F83F can be set by entering predetermined setting commands in the Control and Status register (CSR) of the 1394-based Digital Camera Specification Ver. 1.31. Common and camera-specific CSR register setting operations are described below. Indication example: Function name Function description Lower 32 bits of 64 bit CSR address are displayed.
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-AUTO- Setting value 83000000 h Gain is automatically adjusted in the range of 0 to 18 dB in response to light source brightness. (5) SHUTTER Sets electronic shutter speed. -OFF- Setting value 80000000 h Switches off shutter operation. *The shutter speed (at OFF) is as follows. ・KP-FD140F/F140F ・KP-FD32F/F32F ・KP-F83F...
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(7) GAMMA Gamma correction is adjusted. -OFF- Setting value 80000000h Gamma correction is set to OFF. -Manual adjustment- Setting value 820000xx h Adjust the detail gamma. (8) TRIGGER Sets external trigger operating mode. -OFF- Setting value 80000000h Trigger function set to OFF. -Manual adjustment- Setting value 8xyz0000 h External trigger signal polarity is switched at value x.
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(14) CURRENT MEMORY Loading memory channel designating data -LOADBACK UP execute- Setting value x0000000 h 2. Advance CSR 2-1. Image color reproduction and color balance related CSR (1) MASKING RGB and Ye Cy Mg color saturation and hue can be separately varied (6 vector independent masking). Color reproduction detail and fidelity are effectively enhanced.
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i) (MASKING) G HUE -Manual adjustment- Setting value 820000xx h j) (MASKING) C HUE -Manual adjustment- Setting value 820000xx h k) (MASKING) B HUE -Manual adjustment- Setting value 820000xx h l) (MASKING) M HUE -Manual adjustment- Setting value 820000xx h (2) PAINT BLACK Color level of R,G, and B can be separately varied.
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-OFF- Setting value 80000000 h -ON- Setting value 8xy0000z h Readout signal polarity is switched at value of x. Readout signal source is switched at value of y. When set SourceID7, if z is set to 1, a picture is outputted (and z becomes 0 automatically). (3) TIME STAMP The cycle timer value of 1394 buses can be added to image data as the time stamp.
Video format 1. KP-FD140F/F140F A. Fixed format Format Mode Image Size 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 960...
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3. KP-FD32F/F32F A. Fixed format Format Mode Image Size 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 B. Free format (Format7) Format Mode Image Size 656 x 492 656 x 492 656 x 492 656 x 492 656 x 492 656 x 492 656 x 492...
3.2 ms : KP-FD140F (1280 x 960, RGB24, 15fps) 0.9 ms : KP-FD32F (640 x 480, RGB24, 60fps) 3.2 ms : KP-F140F (1280 x 960, Mono8, 15fps) 0.9 ms : KP-F32F (640 x 480, Mono8, 60fps) 0.9 ms : KP-F83F, (1024 x 768, Mono8, 30fps)
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2. Fixed shutter mode (External trigger operating mode: Mode 0) When external trigger signal is high active, after the trigger signal rise edge, the strobe signal start/end can be set to determine the strobe time. At the strobe signal falling edge, the internal VD signal is reset and the video data are transmitted. More than 10μs High Trigger input...
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4. Reset control (External trigger operating mode: Mode 14) When the external trigger signal is HIGH ACTIVE, exposure begins at the rising edge of the trigger signal and ends at the falling edge. At the Readout pulse falling edge, the internal VD signal is reset and the video data are transmitted. Trigger input High (High active)
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3.2 ms : KP-FD140F (1280 x 960, RGB24, 15fps) 0.9 ms : KP-FD32F (640 x 480, RGB24, 60fps) 3.2 ms : KP-F140F (1280 x 960, Mono8, 15fps) 0.9 ms : KP-F32F (640 x 480, Mono8, 60fps) 0.9 ms : KP-F83F (1024 x 768, Mono8, 30fps)
Note: The included driver and also demonstration software within CD-ROM operate only in Windows 2000/XP. The viewer software may not operate normal when it is used for the other camera, because software for Hitachi Kokusai Electric. In the case that it stopped normal operating during the use of viewer software, stop viewer software, turn off and on the camera power supply or pull and push the IEEE1394 cable, execute viewer software once again.
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