25c
Symptom
The picture does not appear on the
Digital Still Image Capture Adaptor.
Specifications
Remedy
• Make sure the connections are correct.
Using this Video Camera
Adjusting the iris
Stand
You can adjust the angle
of the stand by up to
60°. If it is bent more
than 60°, the camera
may topple.
Notes
• Do not hold the stand when carrying.
• Do not apply too much force when changing 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.
10 mm (
3
/
8
in)
General
Power requirements
DC 5 V
Power consumption
1.3 W
Video/Audio output
8-pin mini DIN
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions (w
×
h
×
d)
Approx. 48.6
×
34.9
×
90 mm
(1
15
⁄
16
×
1
3
⁄
8
×
3
3
⁄
8
in )
Mass
Approx. 120 g (4 oz) (including
stand)
Supplied accessory
Operating instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
System
Video signal
CCD-Z7: NTSC color, EIA
standards
CCD-Z7E: PAL color, CCIR
standards
Image device
1
⁄
4
inch color CCD
(CCD-Z7: 270,000 pixels)
(CCD-Z7E: 320,000 pixels)
Lens
f=3.9 mm, F1.8
Macro
Approx. 10 mm (
3
⁄
8
in)
Minimum illumination
5 lux
Recommended illumination
500 lux
White balance Auto
Electronic shutter
CCD-Z7:
1
⁄
50
-
1
⁄
1000
CCD-Z7E:
1
⁄
60
-
1
⁄
1000
Focus adjustment
Manual
IRIS
Manual
60°
You can take a close-up at
a distance of 10 mm (
3
/
8
in).
Power lamp
Lights up when the power
of the Digital Still Image
Capture Adaptor is turned
on.
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (voir verso)
CCD-Z7/CCD-Z7E
1998 by Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
3-864-295-11(1)
Color Video Camera
Camera head
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
For CCD-Z7 only
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note on TV color systems
The TV color systems differ from country to country.
CCD-Z7 is an NTSC system Color Video Camera.
CCD-Z7E is a PAL system Color Video Camera.
To view the playback picture on a TV, use the correct color system TV.
Connections
This video camera is designed exclusively for the Digital Still Image Capture Adaptor.
When using the video camera, be sure to connect it to the CAMERA terminal as illustrated.
Incorrect connection might cause the video camera or the capture adaptor to break down.
Refer to the operating instructions of the Digital Still Image Capture Adaptor.
Adjusting the focus
You can attach the camera
head from the front or
back side.
close
open
IRIS ring
near
far
Focus ring
Precautions
• If a light source which exceeds the recommended illumination, such as bright sunlight, is
used, the image may not be displayed clearly.
• Do not focus on a stationary or bright object for too long, or the CCD color filter may be
damaged.
• Do not aim the lens toward the sun, or the CCD color filter may be damaged.
• If you record using a discharge lamp, such as fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury
lamp, flickering may occur or the color may change.
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
REC button
Operates just like the
REC button of the Digital
Still Image Capture
Adaptor. Refer to the
operating instructions of
the Digital Still Image
Capture Adaptor.
The Digital Still Image
Capture Adaptor
To the CAMERA
terminal
