Sony CCX-Z77
25c
Operating Instructions
CCX-Z77/Z77E
Printed in Japan
3-864-674-11(1)
Color Video Camera
Connections
Connect your Color Video Camera to a personal computer, TV or VCR equipped with a video
input. Some connections may require extra cables. Refer to the operating instruction of the
equipment to be connected.
input. Some connections may require extra cables. Refer to the operating instruction of the
equipment to be connected.
Notes
• You cannot connect this product to a personal computer that is not equipped with video
• You cannot connect this product to a personal computer that is not equipped with video
input. Some computers may require a video capture board and software in order to use this
product. For details, consult your computer dealer.
product. For details, consult your computer dealer.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Symptom
The picture does not appear on
the TV or computer screen.
the TV or computer screen.
When the power switch is turned
to “ON,” the picture does not
appear or an unusual picture
appears.
to “ON,” the picture does not
appear or an unusual picture
appears.
The picture quality
on the computer screen is not as
good as that on a TV.
on the computer screen is not as
good as that on a TV.
Remedy
•Make sure the connections are made correctly.
•Connect to other equipment, for example a TV, to check if the camera
•Connect to other equipment, for example a TV, to check if the camera
is damaged.
•Set the power switch to “OFF,” then set it to “ON” again.
•Depending on the computer brand, you may not be able to obtain the
same quality of picture as a TV.
•For more details, consult your computer retailer.
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom exterior.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon the dealer regarding this product.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon the dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCX-Z77/Z77E
Serial No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For CCX-Z77 only
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:
For CCX-Z77 only
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.
— 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Precautions
• If a light source which exceeds the recommended illumination, such as the outdoors, 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.
• The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture of this
• The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture of this
camera.
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.
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
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
(supplied)
to AC outlet
Personal computer,
word processor, TV
or VCR with a video
input
word processor, TV
or VCR with a video
input
to Video input
(yellow)
(yellow)
to DC IN
Polarity of the plug
Using this Video Camera
Adjusting the focus
Camera head
Stand
You can adjust the angle
of the stand by up to
60°. If it is bent more
than 60°, the camera
may topple.
of the stand by up to
60°. If it is bent more
than 60°, the camera
may topple.
Power switch
Turns on/off the power.
Notes
• Do not hold the stand when carrying.
• Do not hold the stand when carrying.
• Do not apply too much force when change the angle of the stand, or the camera head may
come off.
• Do not apply too much force when turning the focus ring, or the camera may be damaged.
10 mm (
3
/
8
in)
You can take a close-up at
a distance of 10 mm (
a distance of 10 mm (
3
/
8
in).
60°
Power lamp
Lights up when the power
is turned on.
is turned on.
near
far
Focus ring
You can attach the camera
head from the front or
back side.
head from the front or
back side.
Power requirements
DC 4.5 V
Power consumption
1.3 W
Video output
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
negative
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
×
85 mm
(1
15
/
16
×
1
3
/
8
×
3
3
/
8
in )
Mass
Approx. 95 g (3 oz) (including
stand)
stand)
DC jack
4.5 V
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
Specifications
System
Video signal
CCX-Z77:NTSC color, EIA
standards
CCX-Z77E:PAL color, CCIR
standards
Image device
1
/
4
inch color CCD
(CCX-Z77:270,000 pixels)
(CCX-Z77E:320,000 pixels)
(CCX-Z77E:320,000 pixels)
Lens
f=4.0 mm, F=1:3.8
Macro
Approx. 10 mm (
3
/
8
in)
Minimum illumination
10 lux
Recommended illumination
500 lux
White balance Auto
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
CCX-Z77:
1
/
60
~
1
/
100
CCX-Z77E:
1
/
50
~
1
/
120
Focus adjustment
Manual
General