• The EXview HADTM CCD features 380,000 (NTSC)
or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and
high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination
required is 0.7 lux (
OFF).
•18× optical zoom.
• Supports external synchronization (V-lock).
•Adopts a newly developed DSP for improved picture
quality when using the digital zoom or the slow
shutter.
•An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from
the image path for increased sensitivity in low light
environments. The ICR will automatically engage
depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera
to be effective in day/night environments (FCBEX480C/EX480CP only).
•VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables
the camera to be controlled remotely by commands
from a host computer/controller.
• Six memory locations are provided to temporarily
save and recall up to six sets of camera settings.
• Enhanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking
(max. 24 blocks)
• E-FLIP function
•Alarm function
1
/60 s (NTSC), 1/50 s (PAL), ICR
Overview
Features
With consideration given to environmental
protection, this module is designed to operate with
low power consumption and also incorporates leadfree and halogen-free circuit boards.
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Overview
Precautions
Software
Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony
Corporation or use of the software with customer
developed application software may damage hardware,
the application program or the camera. Sony
Corporation is not liable for any damages under these
conditions.
Operation
Start the camera control software on your computer
after you turn on the camera and the image is
displayed.
Operation and Storage Locations
Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g.,
light sources, the sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do
not use or store the camera in the following extreme
conditions:
• Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F))
•Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic
radiation such as radio or TV transmitters
•Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections
•Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.)
lighting conditions
•Where it is subject to strong vibration
Other
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the
specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric
shock or a fire may occur.
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized
Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the
product.
Care of the Unit
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a
blower (commercially available).
When a tripod is used, please use
10 mm (
to the camera. Also, please be
sure to attach the tripod securely.
13
/32 in.) screws to attach it
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Basic Functions
Basic Functions
Overview of Functions
VISCA commands are the basis of camera control.
Timing Chart
As VISCA Command processing can only be carried
out one time in a Vertical cycle, it takes the maximum
1V cycle time for an ACK/Completion to be returned.
If the Command ACK/Completion communication
time can be cut shorter than the1V cycle time, then
every 1V cycle can receive a Command.
General Commands
Command
RxD
TxD
Within
16.7msec(20msec*PAL)
Query Commands
Within
16.7msec(20msec*PAL)
Command
RxD
TxD
ACK Completion
Completion
16 Byte
Commands
• Power On/Off
Powers the camera on and off. When the power is off,
the camera is able to accept only the lowest level of
VISCA Commands; the display and other features are
turned off.
• I/F clear
Clears the Command buffer of the FCB camera.
Clearing the buffer can also be carried out from the
control application software when the power is on.
• Address set
VISCA is a protocol, which normally can support a
daisy chain of up to seven attached devices.
However, the FCB camera does not support camera
connections in a daisy chain. Therefore, whenever a
camera is connected for the first time, be sure to use
the address set to confirm the address.
• ID Write
Sets the camera ID.
• Mute
Blanks the screen and sends out a synchronizing
signal.
• Lens Initialization
Initializes the zoom and focus of the lens. Even when
power is already on, it initializes the zoom and the
focus.
• Comp Scan
A pixel blemish-masking feature is used to reevaluate
overall CCD pixel blemishes and mask severely
flawed pixels automatically upon receiving the
COMP SCAN command. This feature helps to mask
the flaws found in CCD imagers, even after the
camera has been powered on for some time.
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Basic Functions
Zoom
The FCB camera employs an 18× optical zoom lens
combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to
zoom up to 216×.
Lens specifications: Optical 18×, f = 4.1 to 73.8 mm
(F1.4 to F3.0)
The horizontal angle of view is approximately 48
degrees (wide end) to 2.8 degrees (tele end).
Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by
expanding each image in both the vertical and
horizontal directions. When 216× zoom is used, the
number of effective picture elements in each direction
reduces to
You can activate the zoom in the following two ways:
•By pressing the TELE or WIDE buttons on the
camera itself.
•Using a VISCA Command
1
/12 and the overall resolution deteriorates.
Using Standard Mode
Using Variable Mode
There are eight levels of zoom speed.
Direct Mode
Setting the zoom position enables quick
movement to the designated position.
Digital Zoom ON/OFF
The AutoFocus (AF) function automatically adjusts
the focus position to maximize the high frequency
content of the picture in a center measurement area,
taking into consideration the high luminance and
strong contrast components.
- Normal AF Mode
This is the normal mode for AF operations.
- Interval AF Mode
The mode used for AF movements carried out at
defined intervals. The time intervals for AF
movements and for the timing of the stops can be
set in one-second increments using the Set Time
Command. The initial value for both is set to five
seconds.
- Zoom Trigger Mode
When the zoom is changed with the TELE or the
WIDE buttons, the pre-set value (initially set at 5
seconds) becomes that for AF Mode. Then, it
returns to Manual Focus mode.
AF sensitivity can be set to either Normal or LOW.
- Normal
Reaches the highest focus speed quickly. Use this
when shooting a subject that moves frequently.
Usually, this is the most appropriate mode.
- LOW
Improves the stability of the focus. When the
lighting level is low, the AF function does not take
effect, even though the brightness varies,
contributing to a stable image.
In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary
to send a “Stop Command” to stop the zoom operation.
• The Zoom Mode supports a Combined Mode and a
Separate Mode.
Combined Mode
This is the previously existing zoom method.
After the optical zoom has reached its maximum
level, the camera switches to Digital Zoom Mode.
Separate Mode
In this mode, Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can
be operated separately. You can use digital zoom
magnification at any time from within any level of
optical magnification.
Focus
Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set
using VISCA Commands.
• Auto Focus Mode
The minimum focus distance is 290 mm at the optical
wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end (distance
from the front end of the lens), and is independent of
the digital zoom.
• Manual Focus Mode
Manual Focus has both a Standard Speed Mode and a
Variable Speed Mode. Standard Speed Mode focuses
at a fixed rate of speed. Variable Speed Mode has
eight speed levels that can be set using a VISCA
Command.
In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to
send a “Stop Command” to stop the zoom operation.
• One Push Trigger Mode
When a Trigger Command is received, the lens
moves to adjust the focus for the subject. The focus
lens then holds the same position until the next
Trigger Command is input.
• Infinity Mode
The lens is forcibly moved to a position suitable for
an unlimited distance.
• Near Limit Mode
Can be set in a range from 1000 (∞) to C000 (10 mm).
The focus range is narrowed by excluding the
unnecessary range.
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Basic Functions
White Balance
White Balance has the following modes, all of which
can be set using VISCA Commands.
• Auto White Balance
This mode computes the white balance value output
using color information from the entire screen. It
outputs the proper value using the color temperature
radiating from a black subject based on a range of
values from 3000 to 7500K.
This mode is the default setting.
• ATW
Auto Tracing White balance (2000 to 10000 K)
• Indoor
3200 K Base Mode
• Outdoor
5800 K Base Mode
• One Push WB
The One Push White Balance mode is a fixed white
balance mode that may be automatically readjusted
only at the request of the user (One Push Trigger),
assuming that a white subject, in correct lighting
1
conditions and occupying more than
/2 of the image,
is submitted to the camera.
One Push White Balance data is lost when the power
is turned off. If the power is turned off, reset the One
Push White Balance.
• Manual WB
Manual control of R and B gain, 256 steps each
Automatic Exposure Mode
The variety of AE functions, which allow video signal
to output the optimum image for subjects from low
light conditions to bright light conditions, are
available.
• Full Auto
Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed (NTSC:
s, PAL: 1/50 s)
When the shutter speed 1/1 s or 1/2 s is used, Auto
Focus and White Balance may not function fully.
AE – Iris Priority
The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps
between F1.4 and Close.
The gain and shutter speed are set automatically
according to the brightness of the subject.
1) Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to:
1
t
/100 s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz power supply
frequency.
1
t
/120 s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz power supply
frequency.
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Basic Functions
AE – Manual
The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain
(16 steps) can be set freely by the user.
AE – Bright
The bright control function adjusts both the gain and
iris using an internal algorithm according to a
brightness level freely set by the user. Exposure is
controlled by gain when dark and by iris when bright.
As both gain and iris are fixed, this mode is used when
exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching
from Full Auto or Shutter Priority Mode to Bright
Mode, the current status will be retained for a short
period of time.
Only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto” or
“Shutter Priority,” the user can switch it to “Bright.”
Gain
AGC
IRIS
MAX
OPEN
IRIS curve
Gain curve
MIN
CLOSE
When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the
Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter
Priority mode is maintained.
Spot Exposure Mode
In Full Auto AE, the level for the entire screen is
computed and the optimum Auto Iris and Gain levels
are determined. In Spot AE, a particular section of the
subject can be designated, and then that portion of the
image can be weighted and a value computed so that
Iris and Gain can be optimized to obtain an image.
For example, in an image with a lot of movement and
with varying levels of brightness, portions without
much change can be designated as such a “spot,” and
changes to the screen can be minimized in that area.
As shown in the diagram below, a range of 16 blocks
vertically and 16 blocks horizontally can be
designated.
In the case where the center is designated (shown in
black), the level is computed along with a weighted
value for the surrounding block (shaded), including the
specified portions; and then the Gain and Iris are set.
The value of the designated portions and the
surrounding areas should be calculated as 90% and the
rest should be set to 10%. The range of the Spot AE
frame is fixed to five blocks vertically and four blocks
horizontally.
DarkBright
Controlled
by gain
Bright limit which controllable
for this unit
DataIrisGainDataIrisGain
1FF1.428 dB0FF2.00 dB
1EF1.426 dB0EF2.40 dB
1DF1.424 dB0DF2.80 dB
1CF1.422 dB0CF3.40 dB
1BF1.420 dB0BF4.00 dB
1AF1.418 dB0AF4.80 dB
19F1.416 dB09F5.60 dB
18F1.414 dB08F6.80 dB
17F1.412 dB07F8.00 dB
16F1.410 dB06F9.60 dB
15F1.48 dB05F110 dB
14F1.46 dB04F140 dB
13F1.44 dB03F160 dB
12F1.42 dB02F190 dB
11F1.40 dB01F220 dB
10F1.60 dB00CLOSE0 dB
Controlled by IRIS
Ver tical 16
Horizontal 16
123456789ABCDEF
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
(8,8)
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Basic Functions
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the
internal reference brightness level used in the AE
mode by steps of 1.5 dB.
DataStep
0E710.5 dB
0D69 dB
0C57.5 dB
0B46 dB
0A34.5 dB
0923 dB
0811.5 dB
0700 dB
06–1–1.5 dB
05–2–3 dB
04–3–4.5 dB
03–4–6 dB
02–5–7.5 dB
01–6–9 dB
00–7–10.5 dB
Setting value
Aperture Control
Aperture control is a function which adjusts the
enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture.
There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from “no
enhancement.” When shooting text, this control may
help by making the text sharper.
Back Light Compensation
Auto ICR Mode (FCB-EX480C/EX480CP
only)
Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings
needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter.
With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is
automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared
sensitivity is increased. With a set level of brightness,
the IR Cut Filter is automatically enabled (ICR OFF).
Also on systems equipped with an IR light, the internal
data of the camera is used to make the proper decisions
to avoid malfunctions.
When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (PRESLOW mode
ON (default) or OFF)
ICR
ON
(Iris Open)
(Gain Max)
ICR ON
Dark
ICR ON t OFF Adjustable
When Auto Slow Shutter is ON (PRESLOW mode
OFF)
ICR
(Iris Open)
(Gain Max)
ON
AGC
MAX
GAIN
Adjustable
AGC
MAX
IRIS
OPEN
IRIS
OPEN
SHUTTER
IRIS
Bright
(Iris Min)
(0dB)
(1/60 sec)
When the background of the subject is too bright, or
when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE
mode, back light compensation will make the subject
appear clearer.
Slow Shutter – Auto/Manual
When the Slow Shutter is set to “Auto,” this ensures
that the slow shutter is engaged automatically when the
brightness drops. This occurs only when the AE mode
is set to “Full Auto.”
“Slow Shutter Manual” is the factory setting.
ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode
(FCB-EX480C/EX480CP only)
An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from the
image path for increased sensitivity in low light
environments. The ICR will automatically engage
depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera to
be effective in day/night environments. (FCBEX480C/EX480CP only)
ICR ON
(Slow Shutter Max)
Dark
ICR ON t OFF Adjustable
GAIN
Adjustable
SHUTTER
When Auto Slow Shutter is ON
(PRESLOW mode ON (default))
ICR
ON
(Iris Open)
(Gain Max)
ICR ON
(Slow Shutter Max)
Dark
ICR ON t OFF Adjustable
AGC
MAX
GAIN
Adjustable
IRIS
OPEN
SHUTTER
IRIS
IRIS
Bright
Bright
(Iris Min)
(0dB)
(1/60 sec)
(Iris Min)
(0dB)
(1/60 sec)
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Basic Functions
Note
When in Auto_ICR_OFF state and WB data is added (default), a
malfunction may occur when the subjects largely consisting of blue
and red colors are taken. Auto ICR is available in AE-full-auto
state only.
Camera ID
The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this
will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside
the camera, data will be saved regardless of whether it
has been backed up.
Effect
It consists of the following functions.
• Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal
• Black White: Monochrome Image
Others
E-FLIP
This function turns the video output from the camera
upside down.
Mirror Image
This function reverses the video output from the
camera horizontally.
• Backlight Compensation On/Off
• Slow Shutter Auto/Manual
• White Balance Mode
• R/B Gain
• Aperture
• ICR Shoot On/Off
Custom Preset
As with the position preset function, the camera
shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. The
settings are recalled when the power is turned on.
For setting items, see the “Initial Settings, Custom Preset
and Backup” section on page 34.
User Memory Area
A user area of 16 bytes allows you to write data, such
as an ID for each customer, data for each system, and
so on, freely.
Note
Rewriting of memory is not unlimited. Be careful to avoid using
the memory area for such as unnecessary tasks as rewriting the
contents of the memory for every operation.
Privacy Zone Settings
For details, see page 14.
Alarm
For details, see page 18.
Freeze
This function captures an image in the field memory of
the camera so that this image can be output
continuously.
Because communication inside the camera is based on V
cycle, the captured image is always the one 3V to 4Vs after
the sending of a Command. Thus, you can not specify a time
period after sending EVEN, ODD or a Command.
Memory (Position Preset)
Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera
shooting conditions can be stored and recalled.
This function allows you to achieve the desired status
instantly even without adjusting the following items
each time:
• Zoom Position
• Digital Zoom On/Off
• Focus Auto/Manual
• Focus Position
• AE Mode
• Shutter control parameters
• Bright Control
• Iris control parameters
• Gain control parameters
• Exposure Compensation On/Off
• Exposure Level
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Basic Functions
Title Display
The camera can be given a title containing up to 20
characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The
position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of
the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed.
Vposition00 to 0A
Hposition00 to 17
Blink
Color03Red
0001020304050607
AB CDEF GH
08090a0b0c0d0e0f
IJKLMNOP
1011121314151617
QR STUVWX
18191a1b1c1d1e1f
YZ&? ! 1 2
2021222324252627
34 5678 9 0
28292a2b2c2d2e2f
ÀÈ ÌÒÙÁ É Í
3031323334353637
ÓÚ ÂÊÔÆŒÃ
38393a3b3c3d3e3f
ÕÑ ÇßÄ Ï ÖÜ
4041424344454647
Å$
48494a4b4c4d4e4f
ø“ : ‘ . , / -
F
¥DM£ ¿ ¡
00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
00White
01Yellow
02Violet
04Cyan
05Green
06Blue
Synchronization Methods
Internal and external synchronization are available;
VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them.
• Internal Synchronization
An internal vibrator inside the camera generates a
synchronizing signal as a basic oscillator.
NTSC=28.636363MHz
PAL=28.375MHz
When a TTL level V-Lock pulse is input, the camera
synchronizes to the input signal (V-lock
synchronization). The frequency of the input signal
synchronizes to within ±1Hz of the external
synchronization.
Also, V-Phase phase adjustment can be carried out to
within ±90 degrees due to the V-Lock phase
adjustment. In addition, 360 degree phase adjustment
is possible because you can switch between 0 degree
and 180 degree phases.
Because V-Lock synchronization is a simple synchronization
method, color signals like a VBS “GenLock” cannot be
synchronized.
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Basic Functions
Privacy Zone Function
Privacy Zone masking protects private objects and
areas such as house windows, entrances, and exits
which are within the camera’s range of vision but not
subject to surveillance.
Privacy zone masking can be masked on the monitor to
protect privacy.
Timing chart
8x 01 .. .. FF
(Mask Setting Command)
Features
•Mask can be set on up to 24 places according to Pan/
Tilt positions.
•Mask can be displayed on 8 places per screen
simultaneously.
• Privacy Zones are displayed according to priority in
alphabetical order.
• Individual on/off zone masking settings.
•Two colors from among 28 colors can be individually
set for each of 24 privacy zones.
• Interlocking control with zooming.
• Interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
•Non-interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
1V
Setting command is reflected
at this timing.
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Privacy Zone Setting Command List
Basic Functions
Command SetCommand
CAM_PrivacyZone
SetMask
Display
SetMaskColor
SetPanTiltAngle
SetPTZMask
Non_InterlockMask
Grid On
Grid Off
CenterLineOn
Command PacketComments
8x 01 04 76 mm nn
0r 0r 0s 0s FF
8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF
8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FFSetting Color of Mask
8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF
8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p
0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF
8x 01 04 6F mm
0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
8x 01 04 7C 02 FF
8x 01 04 7C 03 FF
8x 01 04 7C 04 FF
Setting Mask(Size)
See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn: setting”, and
“rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
Setting Mask Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 16.
pp pp pp pp: Mask setting (0: OFF, 1: ON)
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” and “qq, rr: Color
code” in “Parameters” on page 16.
qq: Color setting when setting the Mask bit
to 0
rr: Color setting when setting the Mask bit
to 1
Setting Pan/Tilt Angle
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 16.
ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle
Setting the direct position of PTZ
mm: See “mm: mask setting list” and “Setting
pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 16.
ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom
Setting non-interlocking the mask to pan/tilt
See “mm: mask setting list” and “pp: x, qq: y,
rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
Setting Grid Display On/Off
Setting the center line On
Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List
Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet
CAM_Privacy
DisplayInq
CAM_PrivacyPan
TiltInq
CAM_Privacy
PTZInq
CAM_Privacy
MonitorInq
8x 09 04 77 FFy0 50 pp pp pp pp FF
8x 09 04 79 FFy0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF
8x 09 04 7B mm FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r
8x 09 04 6F FF
0r 0r FF
y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF
Comments
Inquiry about the status of Setting Mask
Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 16.
1:On, 0:Off
Inquiry about the pan/tilt position currently set
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 16.
ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt
Inquiry about pan/tilt/zoom position at the mm
Mask setting
See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/
tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 16.
ppp: Pan Position,
qqq: Tilt Position
rrrr: Zoom Position
Inquiry about the mask currently displayed
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 16.
The priority order of the mask display is in the sequence from A
(highest) to X (lowest).
When you set the parameters of masks non-sequentially, it is
recommended that you set the mask whose priority order is higher,
first.
Set the angle resolution to 360 (degree)/4096 (1000h).
400h800hC00h
800h
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Basic Functions
Details of Setting Commands
Set Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
Parameters:
mmSetting Mask
See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 16.
nnSelects new setting or resetting for the zone. See nn:
Setting” in “Parameters” on page 16.
rrSets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ssSets the half value “h” of the Mask Height.
See “rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
Comments: To set the mask, first display the object
at the center of the screen. When “nn” is set to 1,
the current Pan/Tilt/Zoom position is recorded in
internal memory.
When “nn” is set to 0, the Pan/Tilt/Zoom position
in memory is not changed.
Notes
• The tilt angle at which you can set the mask is between –70 to
+70 degrees.
• It is recommended that you set the size to at least twice the size
of the object (height and width).
Set Display
Command: 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF
Parameter:
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones corresponds to 1 bit.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 16.
Comments: Each of 24 Privacy zones can be
switched on and off individually by a single
VISCA command. If you want to display a
Privacy zone, you must set its bit to 1. If you do
not want to display a Privacy zone, you must set
its bit to 0.
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones correspond with the BIT.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 16.
qqSet the color code include the semi-transparency
code.
rrSet the color code include the semi-transparency
code. See “qq, rr: Color code” in “Parameters” on
page 16.
Comments: Two different color masks can be
chosen.
The colors can be chosen from among 14 colors
including the possibility for semi-transparency of
each color. Therefore two colors from among the
total of 28 colors can be individually set for each
of 24 privacy zones.
If the bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “0”,
mask color will be “qq” color (Color code). If the
bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “1”, the
mask color will be “rr” color (Color code).
Example: 8x 01 04 78 00 00 00 03 10 07 FF
The mask color of Mask_A and Mask_B is White
(color code 07h), and the mask color of the other
Mask (C to X) is semi-transparent Black (color
code 10h).
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page
16.
Comments: Pan/Tilt angle settings are hexadecimal
data.
The resolution of Pan/Tilt angle is 0.088 degrees.
Note
When you set the pan/tilt angle, locate the pan/tilt position at the
center point of the FCB camera’s position.
Non Interlock Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s
FF
Parameters:
mmSetting Mask
See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 16.
ppSets the center position “x” of the Mask on screen.
qqSets the center position “y” of the Mask on screen.
rrSets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ssSets the half value “h” of the Mask Height.
See “pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
Commands: Mask does not interlock with pan/tilt.
The limitations of parameters are as follows.
(hexadecimal representation)
x: ±50h
w: ±50h
y: ±3ch
h: ±3ch
Note
When the Set Mask command and the Non Interlock Mask
command are set to the same mask, the command set later
becomes effective.
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Basic Functions
Grid
Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask
positions (see the figure below).
14hex (20(10))
14hex (20(10))
Alarm Function
This function instructs the camera to detect movement
within the monitoring area and then send an alarm
signal automatically.
A High level signal is output when camera detects
movement inside the monitoring area. A Low level
signal is output when object stops moving.
However, when the mode is set to “DAY/NIGHT”, the
High level signal is output for dark and the Low level
signal is output for bright.
The Detect signal goes out through the serial command
(VISCA) communication line.
Example
1. A door is motionless, so the Detect Level is Low.
2. At the moment when the door is opened by
someone, the Detect Level goes to High.
3. The Detect Level is High while the shooting object
is moving.
4. When the door is closed, Detect Level goes to Low
again, or signals are output only once at the time of
switching between High Level and Low Level.
Set Day Night Level8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0pppp: Day distinction AE level
0q 0q 0q FFqqq: Night distinction AE level.
90 07 04 6B 01 FFHigh signal output
(Low t High edge)
90 07 04 6B 00 FFLow signal output
(High t Low edge)
VISCA Mode Code (pp) Details of Mode
00Set the internal focus position. When focus movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When focus goes
back to the previous position, the detect signal is Low.
01Set a fixed period of time. When focus does not move during the time, the focus position is memorized as a
rest position and the detect signal is Low.
When focus moves, the detect signal is High. Afterwards when focus does not move for the fixed period of
time, the focus position is memorized and the detect signal becomes Low.
02Set the internal AE Level. When AE movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When AE Level goes
back to the previous level, the detect signal is Low.
03Set a fixed period of time. When AE Level does not change during this time, the AE value is memorized as a
rest value and the detect signal is Low.
When AE value changes, the detect signal is High.
Afterwards when AE value does not change for the fixed period of time, the AE value is memorized and the
detect signal becomes Low.
04mode “00” and mode “02”
05mode “00” and mode “03”
06mode “01” and mode “02”
07mode “01” and mode “03”
08mode “00” or mode “02”
09mode “00” or mode “03”
0Amode “01” or mode “02”
0Bmode “01” or mode “03”
0CDay-Night Mode
Data UP key (priority for AE mode, Bright,
manual WB, title, and clock)
Data DOWN key (priority for AE mode, Bright,
manual WB, title, and clock)
Recall preset position 1.
Recall preset position 2.
Recall preset position 3.
Recall preset position 4.
Recall preset position 5.
Recall preset position 6.
Recall custom preset.
Write data.
Enabled when pressed together with POS button.
Delete data.
Enabled when pressed together with POS button.
Increase aperture (Aperture UP)
Switch Auto Slow Shutter on/off.
Decrease aperture (Aperture DOWN)
Switch AF sensitivity between Normal and Low.
Raise brightness setting (Bright UP)
(When not in Bright mode, switching to Bright mode
is made automatically depending on the conditions.)
Lower brightness setting (Bright DOWN)
(When not in Bright mode, switching to Bright mode
is made automatically depending on the conditions.)
Switch ICR mode on/off
Button operation
Switch on/off.
Switch on/off.
Switch on/off.
Switch on/off.
Switch on/off.
Switch on/off.
Request setting. t Setting
is started with Exec.
Pressing Up/Down key
repeatedly allowed.
Initial settings for the various functions are indicated
in the “Initial settings” column.
The “Custom preset” column indicates whether the
custom preset function can be used to store the
settings. The function enables the stored settings to be
recalled automatically when the camera is turned on.
The “Standby backup” column indicates whether the
data is preserved even when the camera is powered
OFF. A circle “a” in this column signifies that the
data is preserved. A cross “×” signifies that the data
IS NOT preserved.
Mode/PositionInitial settings
Zoom PositionWide endaa
D-Zoom On/OffOnaa
D-Zoom Separate/CombineCombineaa
D-Zoom Position00haa
Focus Position—aa
Focus Auto/ManualAutoaa
Near Limit Setting8000h (29cm)aa
AF SensitivityNormalaa
AF ModeNormalaa
AF Run Time5 secaa
AF Interval5 secaa
WB ModeAutoaa
WB Data (Rgain, Bgain)—aa
One Push WB Data—aa
AE ModeFull Autoaa
Slow Shutter ModeManualaa
Shutter Position1/60sec (NTSC), 1/50sec (PAL)aa
Iris Position—aa
Gain Position—aa
Bright Position—aa
Exposure Compensation On/OffOffaa
Exposure Compensation Amount±0aa
Backlight On/OffOffaa
Spot AE On/OffOffaa
Spot AE Position SettingX=8, Y=8aa
Aperture Level5aa
LR Reverse On/OffOffaa
Freeze On/OffOff××
Picture EffectOffaa
ICR On/OffOffaa
Auto ICR On/OffOffaa
Camera MemorySame as the initial value settingaa
Display On/OffOffaa
Mute On/OffOff××
CustomStandby
preset backup
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Basic Functions
Mode/PositionInitial settings
Title Display On/OffOffaa
Title Setting—aa
Mask Setting—aa
Mask Display On/OffOffaa
Mask Color Setting—aa
Alarm On/OffOffaa
Alarm Mode—aa
Alarm Detect Level—aa
E-Flip On/OffOffaa
Privacy Zone On/OffOffaa
Privacy Zone Setting—aa
Key Lock On/OffOffaa
Camera ID0000haa
External Lock ModeInternalaa
V-PhaseVsync edge positionaa
V-Phase Phase InversionNo inversionaa
CustomStandby
presetbackup
Note
The number of times data can be written to EEPROM (by
executing Custom Preset) is limited.
This Manual outlines an RS-232C control protocol and
command list for certain Sony cameras from which
control software can be developed.
THIS CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND
LIST IS PROVIDED BY SONY ON AN “AS-IS
BASIS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
SONY DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PARTICULAR
RESULT FROM THE USE OF THIS CONTROL
PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST AND
DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THAT CONTROL PROTOCOL AND
COMMAND LIST, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY OR ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
FACT, SONY SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THIS
CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST
MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE USED WITH IT
(INCLUDING SONY HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE) AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH
MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE. THIS CONTROL
PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST SHOULD BE
USED WITH CAUTION.
Overview of VISCA
In VISCA the device outputting commands, for
example, a computer, is called the controller. The
device receiving the commands, an FCB camera is
called the peripheral device. In VISCA, up to seven
peripheral devices like the FCB camera can be
connected to one controller using communication
conforming to the RS-232C standard. The parameters
of RS-232C are as follows:
• Communication speed: 9.6 kbps/19.2 kbps/
38.4 kbps
• Data bits : 8
• Start bit : 1
• Stop bit : 1/2
• Non parity
Flow control using XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, etc., is not
supported.
1)VISCA is a protocol which controls consumer camcorders developed by Sony. “VISCA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Command List
VISCA Communication
Specifications
VISCA Packet Structure
The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a
packet. The first byte of the packet is called the header
and comprises the sender’s and receiver’s addresses.
For example, the header of the packet sent to the FCB
camera assigned address 1 from the controller (address
0) is hexadecimal 81H. The packet sent to the camera
Packet (3 to 16 bytes)
Header
Byte 1Byte 2Byte 3
Message (1 to 14 bytes)
assigned address 2 is 82H. In the command list, as the
header is 8X, input the address of the camera at X. The
header of the reply packet from the camera assigned
address 1 is 90H. The packet from the camera assigned
address 2 is A0H.
Some of the commands for setting cameras can be sent
to all devices at one time (broadcast). In the case of
broadcast, the header should be hexadecimal 88H.
When the terminator is FFH, it signifies the end of the
packet.
Terminator
FF
Sender’s
10
Bit 7
(MSB)
address
Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Receiver’s address
(LSB)
Command and Inquiry
● Command
Sends operational commands to the FCB camera.
● Inquiry
Used for inquiring about the current state of the
FCB camera.
Returned by the FCB camera when it receives a
command. No ACK message is returned for
inquiries.
● Completion message
Returned by the FCB camera when execution of
commands or inquiries is completed. In the case of
inquiry commands, it will contain reply data for the
inquiry after the 3rd byte of the packet. If the ACK
message is omitted, the socket number will contain
0.
Reply PacketNote
AckX0 4Y FFY = socket number
Completion (commands)X0 5Y FFY = socket number
Completion (Inquiries)X0 5Y ... FFY = socket number
X = 9 to F: FCB camera address + 8
● Error message
When a command or inquiry command could not be
executed or failed, an error message is returned
instead of the completion message.
Command Execution Cancel
To cancel a command which has already been sent,
send the Cancel command as the next command. To
cancel one of any two commands which have been
sent, use the cancel message.
Cancel PacketNote
Cancel8X 2Y FFY = socket number
X = 1 to 7: FCB camera address, Y = socket number
An error message will be returned for this command,
but this is not a mistake. This message indicates that
the command has been canceled.
Error PacketDescription
X0 6Y 01 FFMessage length error (>14 bytes)
X0 6Y 02 FFSyntax Error
X0 6Y 03 FFCommand buffer full
X0 6Y 04 FFCommand cancelled
X0 6Y 05 FFNo socket (to be cancelled)
X0 6Y 41 FFCommand not executable
X = 9 to F: FCB camera address + 8, Y = socket number
Socket Number
When command messages are sent to the FCB camera,
it is normal to send the next command message after
waiting for the completion message or error message
to return. However to deal with advanced uses, the
camera has two buffers (memories) for commands, so
that up to two commands including the commands
currently being executed can be received. When the
camera receives commands, it notifies the sender
which command buffer was used using the socket
number of the ACK message. As the completion
message or error message also has a socket number, it
indicates which command has ended. Even when two
command buffers are being used at any one time, a
camera management command and some inquiry
messages can be executed.
The ACK message is not returned for these commands
and inquiries, and only the completion message of
socket number 0 is returned.
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Command List
VISCA Device Setting
Command
Before starting control of the FCB camera, be sure to
send the Address command and the IF_Clear
command using the broadcast function.
For VISCA Network Administration
● Address
Sets an address of a peripheral device. Use when
initializing the network and when receiving the
network change message indicated below.
● Network Change
Sent from the peripheral device to the controller
when a device is removed from or added to the
network. The address must be re-set when this
message is received.
PacketNote
Address88 30 01 FFAlways broadcasted.
Network ChangeX0 38 FF
X = 9 to F: FCB camera address + 8
Returns ACK when a command has been accepted, and
Completion when a command has been executed.
Accepted a command which is not supported or a command
lacking parameters.
There are two commands currently being executed, and the
command could not be accepted.
Could not execute the command in the current mode.
ACK is not returned for the inquiry command.
Accepted an incompatible command.
Returned the device address to +1.
Returned the same command.
ACK is not returned for this command.
Returned when the command of the socket specified is canceled.
Completion for the command canceled is not returned.
Returned when the command of the specified socket has already
been completed or when the socket number specified is wrong.
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VISCA Camera-Issued Messages
ACK/Completion Messages
Command List
Command Messages
ACKz0 4y FF
(y:Socket No.)
Completionz0 5y FF
(y:Socket No.)
z = Device address + 8
Error Messages
Command Messages
Syntax Errorz0 60 02 FF
Command Buffer Fullz0 60 03 FF
Command Canceledz0 6y 04 FF
(y:Socket No.)
No Socketz0 6y 05 FF
(y:Socket No.)
Command Not Executablez0 6y 41 FF
(y:Socket No.)
Comments
Returned when the command is accepted.
Returned when the command has been executed.
Comments
Returned when the command format is different or when a command with illegal
command parameters is accepted.
Indicates that two sockets are already being used (executing two commands) and the
command could not be accepted when received.
Returned when a command which is being executed in a socket specified by the
cancel command is canceled. The completion message for the command is not
returned.
Returned when no command is executed in a socket specified by the cancel
command, or when an invalid socket number is specified.
Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current conditions. For
example, when commands controlling the focus manually are received during auto
focus.
Network Change Message
Command MessageComments
Network Changez0 38 FFIssued when power is being routed.
00 Focus Move Detection (The rest position is fixed.)
01 Focus Move Detection (The rest position is reset.)
02 AE Move Detection (The rest value is fixed.)
01 AE Move Detection (The rest value is reset.)
0916 dB
0814 dB
0712 dB
0610 dB
058 dB
046 dB
034 dB
02+2 dB
010
00–3 dB
55
Exposure Control (2/2)
IRISGAIN
Bright1FF1.428 dB
1EF1.426 dB
1DF1.424 dB
1CF1.422 dB
1BF1.420 dB
1AF1.418 dB
19F1.416 dB
18F1.414 dB
17F1.412 dB
16F1.410 dB
15F1.48 dB
14F1.46 dB
13F1.44 dB
12F1.42 dB
11F1.40
10F1.60
0FF2.00
0EF2.40
0DF2.80
0CF3.40
0BF4.00
0AF4.80
09F5.60
08F6.80
07F8.00
06F9.60
05F110
04F140
03F160
02F190
01F220
00CLOSE0
Exposure Comp.0E710.5 dB
0D69 dB
0C57.5 dB
0B46 dB
0A34.5 dB
0923 dB
0811.5 dB
0700 dB
06–1–1.5 dB
05–2–3 dB
04–3–4.5 dB
03–4–6 dB
02–5–7.5 dB
01–6–9 dB
00–7–10.5 dB
Command List
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Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position
(for reference)
Zoom RatioOptical Zoom
×18 LensPosition Data
×10000
×21606
×32151
×42860
×52CB5
×63060
×732D3
×83545
×93727
×1038A9
×113A42
×123B4B
×133C85
×143D75
×153E4E
×163EF7
×173FA0
×184000
Command List
Digital Zoom Combine mode
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom
RatioPosition Data
×14000
×26000
×36A80
×47000
×57340
×67540
×776C0
×87800
×97900
×107980
×117A40
×127AC0
Digital Zoom Separate mode
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom
RatioPosition Data
×100
×280
×4C0
×8E0
×12EB
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Command List
Lens Control
Zoom Position
Focus Position
Focus Near6000: 1 mtemperature characteristics,
Limit7000: 80 cmetc., use as approximate
a) PAL
0000to4000to 7AC0 (77C0)
Wide endOptical Tele endDigital Tele end
1000toC000
Far endNear end
1000: Over Inf
2000: 8.0 m
3000: 3.5 m
4000: 2.0 mAs the distance on the left
5000: 1.4 mwill differ due to
8000: 29 cmvalues.
9000: 10 cm* The lower 1 byte is fixed
A000: 4.7 cmat 00.
B000: 2.3 cm
C000: 1.0 cm
Others
R,B gain00~FF
Aperture00~0F
0001020304050607
a)
AB CDE F G H
08090a0b0c0d0e0f
IJKLMNOP
1011121314151617
QR S TUVWX
18191a1b1c1d1e1f
YZ &? ! 1 2
2021222324252627
34 5678 9 0
28292a2b2c2d2e2f
АИ МТЩБЙ Н
3031323334353637
ÓÚ ÂÊÔÆŒÃ
38393a3b3c3d3e3f
ÕÑ Ç ßÄ Ï Ö Ü
4041424344454647
Å$
48494a4b4c4d4e4f
ø“ : ‘ . , / -
F
¥DM£ ¿ ¡
Title Setting
Vposition00 to 0A
Hposition00 to 17
Blink
Color03Red
00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
00White
01Yellow
02Violet
04Cyan
05Green
06Blue
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Specifications
Specifications
FCB-EX480C/EX480CP
Image sensor
Picture elements FCB-EX480C: Approx. 380K pixels
Horizontal resolution
Lens18× zoom
Digital zoom12× (216× with optical zoom)
Angle of view (H)
Min. working distance
Sync systemInternal/External (V-Lock)
Min. illumination
1
/4 type IT CCD (EXview HAD)
(768 (H) × 494 (V))
FCB-EX480CP: Approx. 440K pixels
(752 (H) × 582 (V))
NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end)
PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end)
F= 4.1 mm (WIDE) to 73.8 mm
(TELE), F1.4 to F3.0
Zoom movement speed
Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.1 s
Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 3.7 s
Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 1.7 s
∞ to Near0.5 s
48 degree (WIDE end) to 2.8 degree
(TELE end)
290 mm (WIDE end), 800 mm
(TELE end)
1
0.7 lx (F1.4,
/60 s (NTSC) or 1/50 s
(PAL))
1
0.1 lx (F1.4,
/4 s (NTSC) or 1/3 s
(PAL))
1
0.01 lx or less (F1.4,
1
/3 s (PAL), ICR ON)
/4 s (NTSC) or
Electronic shutter speed
1
FCB-EX480C:
/1 to 1/10,000 s
(22 steps)
1
FCB-EX480CP:
/1 to 1/10,000 s
(22 steps)
White balanceAUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor,
One Push WB, Manual WB
GainAuto/Manual (–3 to 28 dB, 2 dB
steps)
Aperture control 16 steps
Preset6-POSITIONS
Serial interfaceVISCA protocol (TTL/CMOS)
9.6 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps,
Stop bit, 1/2 bit
Video OutputVBS: 1.0 Vp-p (Sync negative),
Y/C Output
Storage temperature/Humidity
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)/20 to 95 %
Operating temperature/Humidity
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)/20 to 80 %
Power requirements/Power consumption
6 to 12 V DC/1.5 W (2.7 W)
Weight230 g (8.1 oz.)
Dimensions52.0 × 57.5 × 88.5 mm
1
/8× 2 3/8× 3 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
(2
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Recommended illumination
100 to 100,000 lx
S/N ratio50 dB or more
Back light compensation
ON/OFF
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Dimensions (FCB-EX480C/EX480CP)
FrontRight side
52 (21/8)
31
50 (1
/32)
1
(27(1
/8))
(25 (
31
/32))
±0.1
(1)
25.4
5 (
)
16
/
13
13
21±0.1 (
7
)
32
/
10 (
/32)
4–M2
Within a depth of 3 mm
1
(
/8 in.) or less form the side
)
4
/
1
57.5 (2
))
8
/
1
(27.5 (1
)
16
/
3
30 (1
25 (
31
/32)
13
/32)48.3
10 (
39.8 (1
±0.1
5
/8)
88.5 (31/2)
(129/32)
±0.1
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Specifications
CN903
(27/8)
Top
)
16
/
13
(
±0.1
20
)
16
/
13
(
±0.1
20
Bottom
)
16
/
1
(1
±0.1
27
)
32
/
7
5 (
)
8
/
5
(
±0.1
16
15 (19/32) 20±0.1 (25/32)
3
53 (2
/32)
7–M2
Within a depth of 3 mm (1/8 in.)
or less form the top surface
1/4-20UNC
±0.1 (9
/16)
14
(Tripod screw for camera)
Within a depth of 7 mm (
less form the bottom surface
Left side
)
16
/
9
(
±0.1
14
Within a depth of 3 mm (
the side
)
16
/
3
4.5 (
2-M2
9
/32 in.) or
1
/8 in.) or less form
Back
85.2 (3
3
/8)
CN601
36 (113/32)
40.2 (1
±0.1
(15/32)
29
19
/32)
±0.1
33
(15/16)
8–M2
Within a depth of 3 mm (
less form the bottom surface
1
/8 in.) or
CN991CN992
Unit: mm (inches)
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Specifications
Pin assignment
CN991
1234
CN992
987654321
CN991
JST S4B-ZR-SM3A-TF
Pin No.NameLevel
1Y_Out
2GND (for Y signal)
3C_Out
4GND (for C signal)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
CN992
KYOCERA ELCO 00 6200 097 032 800
Pin No.NameLevel
1RxDCMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V,
high: min 2.0V) Read Data
2TxDCMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V,
high: min 4.4V) Send Data
3GND (for RxD&TxD)
4DC IN9.0V±3V
5GND (for DC IN)
6VBS OUT1.0V±0.2V
7GND (for VBS OUT)
8V LOCK PULSEExternal VD-Lock Pulse
(EX.FV: Negative, 3Vp-p
50% duty)
9GND (VL PULSE)
min. 1 µs (ideal value 50% Duty)
3V ±0.5V
CN903
JST S9B-ZR-SM3A-TF
Pin No.NameLevel
1DC IN9.0 V±3 V
2GND (for DC IN)
3NC
4VBS OUT1.0 V±0.2 V
5GND (for VBS OUT)
6Y_OUT1.0 V±0.2 V
7GND (for Y signal)
8C_Out
9GND (for C signal)