Sony EX780SP, FCB-EX780S User Manual

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A-B16-100-12 (1)

Color Camera Module

Technical Manual

FCB-EX780S/EX780SP

 2001 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents

Features ..................................................................... 3

Locations of Controls ............................................... 4

Basic Functions ......................................................... 5

Overview of Functions ................................................ 5

Eclipse ...................................................................... 12

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics .......................... 12

Vibrational Specifications ......................................... 12

Initial Values, Custom Preset and Backup ................ 13

Mode Condition ........................................................ 15

Command List ......................................................... 18

VISCA/RS-232C Commands ................................... 18

FCB-EX780S/SP Commands................................... 24

Specifications .......................................................... 42

Precautions .............................................................. 45

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• The CCD features 680,000 effective picture elements and an image stabilizer function for high-resolution shooting.

•25× optical zoom.

• Supports external synchronization (V-lock).

• Adopts 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 environment.

• VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables the camera to be controlled remotely from a host computer/controller.

• Six memory locations are provided to temporally save and recall up to six sets of camera settings.

Overview

Features

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Main Unit

Locations of Controls

Front

Left side

Rear Bottom

4 5

1 Lens 2 CN901 jack

3 CN902 jack 4 TELE button

5 WIDE button 6 Tripod screw holes

When a tripod is used, please use 10 mm ( to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely.

/32 in.) screws to attach it

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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

16.7 msec (20 msec*PAL)

Query Commands

Within

16.7 msec (20 msec*PAL)

Command

RxD

TxD

ACK Completion

Completion

16 Byte

In general

• 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 EX780S/SP. 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-EX780S does not support connection of cameras 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. The EX780S does not support connection of cameras in a daisy chain. However, 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 Initialize

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, which can be made 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 EX780S/SP employs a 25× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function; this camera allows you to zoom up to 300x.

• Optical 25×, f = 2.4 to 60 mm (F 1.6 to F 2.7)

The horizontal angle of view is approximately 45 degrees (wide end) to 2.0 degrees (tele end). Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by expanding each image in both the vertical and horizontal directions. When 300× zoom is used, the number of effective picture elements in each direction

reduces to

/12 and the overall resolution deteriorates.

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

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

In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to send 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.

- Normal AF Mode

This is the normal mode for AF operations.

- Interval AF Mode

The mode used for AF movements carried out at particular 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 stops.

AF sensitivity can be set to either HIGH or LOW.

- HIGH

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.

When used for 24 hours continuously, initialization of lens system once a day is recommended because this will make the life of lens longer. The Initialize Lens Command takes a little less than 3 seconds to initialize the focus and 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.

• One Push Trigger Mode

When a Trigger Command is sent, the lens moves to adjust the focus for the subject. The focus lens then holds that 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 (35 mm).

• Auto Focus Mode

The minimum focus distance is 35 mm at the optical wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end, and is independent of the digital zoom. The AutoFocus (AF) function automatically adjusts the focus position to maximise the high frequency content of the picture in a center measurement area, taking into consideration the high luminance and strong contrast components.

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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 factory 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 conditions, and occupying more than 1/2 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 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 condition, to high light conditions, it is available.

• Full Auto

Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed (NTSC: 1/60 sec., PAL: 1/50 sec.)

• Shutter Priority

Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain (1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 22 steps, std. shutter: 16 steps, slow shutter: 6 steps)

1)Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to

t1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz

power supply frequency

t1/120s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz

power supply frequency

• Iris Priority

Variable Iris (F1.6 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and Shutter speed

• Manual

Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain

• Bright

Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at 0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB)

AE – Shutter priority

The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a total of 22 steps – 16 high speeds and 6 low speeds.

When the slow shutter is set, the speed can be

/15s, 1/8s, 1/4s, 1/2s, 1/1s. The picture output is read at a

/30s,

normal rate from the memory. The memory is updated at a low rate from the CCD. AF capability is low. In high speed mode, the shutter speed can be set up to 1/10,000s. The iris and gain are set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.

Data NTSC PAL

15 10000 10000 14 6000 6000 13 4000 3500 12 3000 2500 11 2000 1750

10 1500 1250 0F 1000 1000 0E 725 600

0D 500 425 0C 350 300 0B 250 215 0A 180 150

09 125 120

08 100 100

07 90 75

06 60 50

05 30 25

04 15 12

03 8 6

02 4 3

01 2 2

00 1 1

AE – Iris priority

The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps between F1.6 and Close. The gain and shutter speed are set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.

Data

11 F1.6 08 F8

10 F2 07 F9.6

0F F2.4 06 F11

0E F2.8 05 F14 0D F3.4 04 F16 0C F4 03 F19 0B F4.8 02 F22 0A F5.6 01 F28

09 F6.8 00 CLOSE

Setting value

Data

Setting value

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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 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,” can you switch it to “Bright.”

Gain

AGC

IRIS

MAX

OPEN

IRIS curve

Gain curve

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%, the rest should be set to 10%.

MIN

Dark Bright

Controlled by gain

Bright limit which controllable for this unit

Data Iris Gain Data Iris Gain

1F F1.6 28 dB 0F F2.4 0 dB

1E F1.6 26 dB 0E F2.8 0 dB 1D F1.6 24 dB 0D F3.4 0 dB 1C F1.6 22 dB 0C F4 0 dB 1B F1.6 20 dB 0B F4.8 0 dB 1A F1.6 18 dB 0A F5.6 0 dB

19 F1.6 16 dB 09 F6.8 0 dB

18 F1.6 14 dB 08 F8 0 dB

17 F1.6 12 dB 07 F9.6 0 dB

16 F1.6 10 dB 06 F11 0 dB

15 F1.6 8 dB 05 F14 0 dB

14 F1.6 6 dB 04 F16 0 dB

13 F1.6 4 dB 03 F19 0 dB

12 F1.6 2 dB 02 F22 0 dB

11 F1.6 0 dB 01 F28 0 dB

10 F2 0 dB 00 CLOSE 0 dB

Controlled by IRIS

Vertical 16

Horizontal 16

123456789ABCDEF

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

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Basic Functions

Dark

ICR AGC

MAX

GAIN

MAX

IRIS

ICR ON

OPEN

SHUTTER

Slow Shutter

Bright

Adjustable

Slow Shutter

Adjustable

AdjustableICR OFF t ON

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.

Data Step

0E 7 10.5 dB 0D 6 9 dB 0C 5 7.5 dB 0B 4 6 dB 0A 3 4.5 dB 09 2 3 dB 08 1 1.5 dB 07 0 0 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

Auto ICR Mode

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 (initial setting)

ICR

ICR ON

Dark Bright

AGC MAX

Adjustable

IRIS OPEN

GAIN

SHUTTER

AdjustableICR OFF t ON

Shutter 1/60 sec

IRIS

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 them sharper.

Back Light Compensation

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 set to “Auto,” ensures that the slow shutter is set automatically when the brightness drops. Effective only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto.” Set to “Slow Shutter Manual” at shipment.

When Auto Slow Shutter is ON

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.

ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode

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.

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Basic Functions

Camera ID

The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, 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

Mirror image

The video output from the camera can be reversed left and right using this function.

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.

The Image Stabilizer Function

When the Image Stabilizer Function is ON, it helps in obtaining a stable image free of vibration caused by jarring movements. For a vibration frequency of around 10 Hz, correction is approximately 90%.

Note

Be advised that, when using systems equipped with Pan and Tilt functions, quick starts and stops are corrected for, causing a different movement from that of the normal image.

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

• Backlight Compensation On/Off

• Slow Shutter Auto/Manual

• White Balance Mode

• R/B Gain

• Aperture

• ICR Shoot On/Off

Custom Preset

As with the positon preset function, the camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. The settings are recalled when the power is turned on. For setting items, refer to the “Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup” section on page 13.

Privacy Zone Settings

For subjects requiring special treatment due to privacy issues, designated areas of the image can be masked from view. In this situation, an area can be masked using Privacy Zone settings. As shown in the diagram below, 12 blocks vertically and 16 horizontally, in a maximum of 6 places, can be masked.

• An example of a Command setting

Using 1 Command for a set: 81 01 04 76 00 02 01 05 02 0D 07 03 05 FF

0123456789ABCDEF

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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.

Vposition 00 to 0A Hposition 00 to 17

Blink

Color 03 Red

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

AB CDE F G H

08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f

IJKLMNOP

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

QR S TUVWX

18 19 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f

YZ& ? ! 1 2

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

34 5678 9 0

28 29 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f

ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁ É Í

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

ÓÚ ÂÊÔÆŒÃ

38 39 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f

ÕÑ Ç ßÄÏ Ö Ü

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

Å$

48 49 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f

ø“ : ‘ ., /-

¥ DM £ ¿¡

00: Does not blink

01: Blinks 00 White 01 Yellow 02 Violet

04 Cyan 05 Green 06 Blue

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

• External synchronization (V-Lock Synchronization)

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.

Note

Cannot be displayed together with Privacy display.

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Basic Functions

Eclipse

When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below.

L=0.3

13.18

11.24

R41.27

9.93

Vibrational Specifications

Test method (Random vibration)

• Fix the camera at the four fixation points of the base using M2 screws.

• Perform the random vibration test under the following conditions in the X, Y and Z directions for 20 minutes in each direction.

• The camera vibrational specification is to have no malfunction after this test.

2/s3

Power spectrum density

Effective overall value

Test time

5 to 50 Hz 4.14 m 50 to 100 Hz -36 dB/oct

14.3 m/s

20 minutes

{0.043 G2/Hz}

{1.46 G}

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

Relative Response

0.2

0.1

400

450 500 550 600 650 700

Wave Length [nm]

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Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup

Initial settings for the various functions of the FCBEX780S/EX780SP 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.

Basic Functions

Mode/Position setting Initial settings

Zoom Position Wide end aa D-Zoom On/Off On aa D-Zoom Separate/Combine Combine aa D-Zoom Position 00h aa Focus Position — aa Focus Auto/Manual Auto aa Near Limit Setting 8000h (40cm) aa AF Sensitivity Normal aa AF Mode Normal aa AF Run Time 5 sec aa AF Interval 5 sec aa WB Mode Auto aa WB Data (Rgain, Bgain) — aa One Push WB Data — aa AE Mode Full Auto aa Slow Shutter Mode Manual aa Shutter Position 1/60sec (NTSC), 1/50sec (PAL) aa Iris Position — aa Gain Position — aa Bright Position — aa Exposure Compensation On/Off Off aa Exposure Compensation Amount ±0 aa BackLight On/Off Off aa Spot AE On/Off Off aa Spot AE Position Setting X=8, Y=8 aa Aperture Level 5 aa LR Reverse On/Off Off aa Freeze On/Off Off ×× Picture Effect Off aa ICR On/Off Off aa Auto ICR On/Off Off aa Stabilizer On/Off Off aa Camera Memory Same as the initial value setting aa Display On/Off Off aa Mute On/Off Off ××

A circle “a” in this column signifies that the data is preserved. A cross “×” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.

Custom Back up

preset at standby

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Basic Functions

Mode/Position setting Initial settings

Title Display On/Off Off aa Title Setting — aa Privacy Zone On/Off Off aa Privacy Zone Setting — aa Key Lock On/Off Off aa Camera ID 0000h aa External Lock Mode Internal aa V-Phase Vsync edge position aa V-Phase Phase Inversion No inversion aa

A circle “a” in this column signifies that the data is preserved. A cross “×” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.

Custom Back up

preset at standby

Note

The number of times written to EEPROM (when Custom Preset is executed) is limited.

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Basic Functions

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall

Address Set aaaaa

IF_Clear aaaaa

Command Cancel aaaaa

Mode Condition

Condition

Power On/Off aaaaa

Lens

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall Zoom Direct Focus Direct ZmFo Direct Focus Auto

Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop ××a ×××a × a

Zoom Direct ××a ××aa × a

Zoom Focus Direct ××a ××××a ×

D-Zoom On/Off ××a ×××a × a

D-Zoom Separate/Combine ××a ×××a × a

D-Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop ××a ××aaaa

D-Zoom ×1/Max ××a ××aaaa

D-Zoom Direct ××a ××aaaa

Focus Far/Near/Stop ××a ××a ×××

Focus Direct ××a ××aa ××

Focus Auto/Manual ××a ××a ××a

One Push AF ××a ××a ×××

Focus Infinity ××a ××a ××a

Focus Near Limit ××a ××a ××a

AF Sensitivity Normal/Low ××a ××aaaa

AF Mode Norm/Interval/Zoom ××a ××aaaa

AF Activation Time/Interval Setting ××a ××aaaa

Camera Memory Set/Reset ××aa ××××a

Camera Memory Recall ××aaa* ×××a

Lens Initialize ××aa ××××a

Comp Scan ××aa ××××a

* × during recalling from key

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Basic Functions

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall WB AUTO Indoor Outdoor OnePush ATW Manual

WB Mode Switchover ××a ××aaaaaa

One Push WB ××a ЧЧЧЧЧa ××

RGain Setting ××a ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧa

White Balance

BGain Setting ××a ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧa

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall AE Full Auto AE Manual ShutterPri Iris Priority Bright

AE Full Auto ××a ××aaaaa

AE Manual ××a ××aaaaa

Exposure

Shutter Priority ××a ××aaaaa

Iris Priority ××a ××aaaaa

Bright ××a ××a × a × a

Shutter Setting ××a ×××aa ××

Iris Setting ××a ×××a × a ×

Gain Setting ××a ×××a ×××

Bright Setting ××a ЧЧЧЧЧЧa

Slow Shutter Auto/Manual ××a ××aaaaa

Exposure Compensation On/Off ××a ××aaaaa

Exposure Compensation Setting ××a ××aaaaa

BackLight On/Off ××a ××a ××××

SpotAE On/Off ××a ××aaaaa

SpotAE Setting ××a ××aaaaa

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Basic Functions

Others

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall

Aperture Setting ××a ××

LR_Reverse On/Off ××a ××

Freeze On/Off ××aa ×

Picture Effect Setting ××a ××

ICR On/Off ××a ××

Auto ICR On/Off ××a ××

Stabilizer On/Off ××a ××

Display On/Off ××aaa

Mute On/Off ××aaa

Title Setting ××aaa

Privacy Zone On/Off/Clear ××aaa

Privacy Zone Setting ××aaa

Key Lock On/Off ××aaa

ID Write ××aaa

Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall

External Lock Mode ××aaa

External Synchronization

V-Phase Up/Down/Stop/Reset ××aaa

V-Phase Direct ××aaa

V-Phase Phase Turnover Setting ××aaa

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Command List

VISCA1)/RS-232C Commands

This Manual outlines an RS-232 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-EX780S/ EX780SP camera is called the peripheral device. In VISCA, up to seven peripheral devices like the FCBEX780S/EX780SP camera can be connected to one controller using communication conforming to the RS232C 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 and 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 FCBEX780S/EX780SP camera assigned address 1 from the controller (address 0) is hexadecimal 81H. The packet

Packet (3 to 16 bytes)

Header

Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3

Message (1 to 14 bytes)

sent to the camera 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

Sender’s

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-EX780S/ SP.

● Inquiry

Used for inquiring about the current state of the FCB-EX780S/SP camera.

Command Packet Note

Inquiry 8X QQ RR ... FF QQ

QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry)

RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter), 07 (camera 2)

= Command/Inquiry,

= category code

11111111

Bit 7

Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

(MSB)

(LSB)

X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address

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Command List

Responses for commands and inquiries

● ACK message

Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when it receives a command. No ACK message is returned for inquiries.

● Completion message

Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP 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 Packet Note

Ack X0 4Y FF Y = socket number Completion (commands) X0 5Y FF Y = socket number Completion (Inquiries) X0 5Y ... FF Y = socket number X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP 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 IF_Clear command as the next command. To cancel one of any two commands which have been sent, use the cancel message.

Cancel Packet Note

Cancel 8X 2Y FF Y = socket number X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address, Y = socket number

An error message will be returned for this command, but this is not a fault. It indicates that the command has been canceled.

Error Packet Description

X0 6Y 01 FF Message length error (>14 bytes) X0 6Y 02 FF Syntax Error X0 6Y 03 FF Command buffer full X0 6Y 04 FF Command cancelled X0 6Y 05 FF No socket (to be cancelled) X0 6Y 41 FF Command not executable X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8, Y = socket number

Socket number

When command messages are sent to the FCBEX780S/SP, 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 FCB-EX780S/SP has two buffers (memories) for commands, so that up to two commands including the commands currently being executed can be received. When the FCB-EX780S/SP 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, an FCB-EX780S/SP 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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VISCA Device Setting Command

Before starting control of the FCB-EX780S/SP, 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 receiving the following network change message.

● 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.

Command List

Packet Note

Address 88 30 01 FF Always broadcasted. Network Change X0 38 FF X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8

VISCA interface command

● IF_Clear

Clears the command buffers in the FCB-EX780S/SP and cancels the command currently being executed.

Command Packet Reply Packet Note

IF_Clear 8X 01 00 01FF X0 50 FF IF_Clear (broadcast) 88 01 00 01 FF 88 01 00 01 FF X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address (For inquiry packet) X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address +8 (For reply packet)

VISCA interface and inquiry

● IF_DeviceTypeInq

Returns information on the VISCA interface.

Inquiry Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description

IF_DeviceTypeInq 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID

(0020: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 0411: FCB-EX series JJJJ = ROM revision KK = Maximum socket # (02)

X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address (For inquiry packet) X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address +8 (For reply packet)

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VISCA Command/ACK Protocol

Command List

Command Command Message Reply Message

General Command 81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 41 FF (ACK)+90 51 FF

(Example) (Completion)

90 42 FF 90 52 FF

81 01 04 38 FF 90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error) (Example)

81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 60 03 FF (Example) (Command Buffer Full)

81 01 04 08 02 FF 90 61 41 FF (Example) (Command Not Executable)

90 62 41FF

Inquiry Command 81 09 04 38 FF 90 50 02 FF (Completion)

(Example) 81 09 05 38 FF 90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error)

(Example) Address Set 88 30 01 FF 88 30 02 FF IF_Clear(Broadcast) 88 01 00 01 FF 88 01 00 01 FF IF_Clear (For x) 8x 01 00 01 FF z0 50 FF (Completion) Command Cancel 8x 2y FF z0 6y 04 FF

(Command Canceled) z0 6y 05 FF (No Socket)

Comments

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

ACK z0 4y FF

(y:Socket No.)

Completion z0 5y FF

(y:Socket No.)

z = Device address + 8

Error Messages

Command Messages

Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF

Command Buffer Full z0 60 03 FF

Command Canceled z0 6y 04 FF

(y:Socket No.)

No Socket z0 6y 05 FF

(y:Socket No.)

Command Not Executable z0 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 Message Comments

Network Change z0 38 FF Issued when power is being routed.

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FCB-EX780S/SP Commands

FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (1/4)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p: Socket No.(=1or2) CAM_Power On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 00 03 FF

CAM_Zoom Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF

Tele(Standard) 8x 01 04 07 02 FF Wide(Standard) 8x 01 04 07 03 FF Tele(Variable) 8x 01 04 07 2p FF p=0 (Low) to 7 (High) Wide(Variable) 8x 01 04 07 3p FF Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position

CAM_DZoom On 8x 01 04 06 02 FF Digital zoom ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 06 03 FF Combine Mode 8x 01 04 36 00 FF Optical/Digital Zoom Combined Separate Mode 8x 01 04 36 01 FF Optical/Digital Zoom Separate Stop 8x 01 04 06 00 FF Tele(Variable) 8x 01 04 06 2p FF p=0 (Low) to 7 (High) Wide(Variable) 8x 01 04 06 3p FF x1/Max 8x 01 04 06 10 FF x1/MAX Magnification Switchover Direct 8x 01 04 46 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: D-Zoom Position

CAM_Focus Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF

Far(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 02 FF Near(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF Far(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 2p FF p=0 (Low) to 7 (High) Near(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position Auto Focus 8x 01 04 38 02 FF AF ON/OFF Manual Focus 8x 01 04 38 03 FF Auto/Manual 8x 01 04 38 10 FF One Push Trigger 8x 01 04 18 01 FF One Push AF Trigger Infinity 8x 01 04 18 02 FF Forced infinity Near Limit 8x 01 04 28 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Near Limit Position

AF Sensitivity Normal 8x 01 04 58 02 FF AF Sensitivity High/Low

Low 8x 01 04 58 03 FF

CAM_AFMode Normal AF 8x 01 04 57 00 FF AF Movement Mode

Interval AF 8x 01 04 57 01 FF Zoom Trigger AF 8x 01 04 57 02 FF Active/Interval Time 8x 01 04 27 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: Movement Time, rs: Interval

CAM_ZoomFocus Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s pqrs: Zoom Position

0t 0u 0v 0w FF tuvw: Focus Position

CAM_Initialize Lens 8x 01 04 19 01 FF Lens Initialization Start

Comp Scan 8x 01 04 19 02 FF Start of Fault Correction Movement

Command List

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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (2/4)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

CAM_WB Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF Normal Auto

Indoor 8x 01 04 35 01 FF Indoor mode Outdoor 8x 01 04 35 02 FF Outdoor mode One Push WB 8x 01 04 35 03 FF One Push WB mode ATW 8x 01 04 35 04 FF Auto Tracing White Balance Manual 8x 01 04 35 05 FF Manual Control mode One Push Trigger 8x 01 04 10 05 FF One Push WB Trigger

CAM_RGain Reset 8x 01 04 03 00 FF Manual Control of R Gain

Up 8x 01 04 03 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 03 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Gain

CAM_BGain Reset 8x 01 04 04 00 FF Manual Control of B Gain

Up 8x 01 04 04 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 04 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain

CAM_AE Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode

Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF Manual Control mode Shutter Priority 8x 01 04 39 0A FF Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode Iris Priority 8x 01 04 39 0B FF Iris Priority Automatic Exposure mode Bright 8x 01 04 39 0D FF Bright Mode (Manual control)

CAM_SlowShutter Auto 8x 01 04 5A 02 FF Auto Slow Shutter ON/OFF

Manual 8x 01 04 5A 03 FF

CAM_Shutter Reset 8x 01 04 0A 00 FF Shutter Setting

Up 8x 01 04 0A 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0A 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Shutter Position

CAM_Iris Reset 8x 01 04 0B 00 FF Iris Setting

Up 8x 01 04 0B 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0B 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Iris Position

CAM_Gain Reset 8x 01 04 0C 00 FF Gain Setting

Up 8x 01 04 0C 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0C 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4C 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Gain Position

CAM_Bright Reset 8x 01 04 0D 00 FF Bright Setting

Up 8x 01 04 0D 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0D 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4D 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Bright Position

CAM_ExpComp On 8x 01 04 3E 02 FF Exposure Compensation ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 3E 03 FF Reset 8x 01 04 0E 00 FF Exposure Compensation Amount Setting Up 8x 01 04 0E 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0E 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: ExpComp Position

CAM_BackLight On 8x 01 04 33 02 FF Back Light Compensation ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 33 03 FF

CAM_SpotAE On 8x 01 04 59 02 FF Spot Automatic Exposure Setting

Off 8x 01 04 59 03 FF Position 8x 01 04 29 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: X (0 to F), rs: Y (0 to F)

Command List

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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (3/4)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

CAM_Aperture Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF Aperture Control

Up 8x 01 04 02 02 FF

Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF

Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain

CAM_LR_Reverse On 8x 01 04 61 02 FF Mirror Image ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 61 03 FF

CAM_Freeze On 8x 01 04 62 02 FF Still Image ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 62 03 FF

CAM_PictureEffect Off 8x 01 04 63 00 FF Picture Effect Setting

Neg.Art 8x 01 04 63 02 FF

B&W 8x 01 04 63 04 FF

CAM_ICR On 8x 01 04 01 02 FF Infrared Mode ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 01 03 FF

CAM_AutoICR On 8x 01 04 51 02 FF Auto Infrared Mode ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 51 03 FF

CAM_Stabilizer On 8x 01 04 34 02 FF Vibration Correction ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 34 03 FF

CAM_Memory Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 pp FF p: Memory Number (=0 to 5)

Set 8x 01 04 3F 01 pp FF

Recall 8x 01 04 3F 02 7F FF

CAM_CUSTOM Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 7F FF Starts in this mode at Power ON.

Set 8x 01 04 3F 01 7F FF

Recall 8x 01 04 3F 02 7F FF

CAM_Display On 8x 01 04 15 02 FF Display ON/OFF

(8x 01 06 06 02 FF)

Off 8x 01 04 15 03 FF

(8x 01 06 06 03 FF)

On/Off 8x 01 04 15 10 FF

(8x 01 06 06 10 FF)

CAM_Title Title Set1 8x 01 04 73 00 mm nn pp mm: Vposition, nn: Hposition

qq 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF pp: Color, qq: Blink

Title Set2 8x 01 04 73 01 mm nn pp mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters

qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF (1st to 10st Character)

Title Set3 8x 01 04 73 02 mm nn pp mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters

qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF (11th to 20th Character)

Title Clear 8x 01 04 74 00 FF Title Setting Clear

On 8x 01 04 74 02 FF Title Display ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 74 03 FF

CAM_Mute On 8x 01 04 75 02 FF Mute ON/OFF

Off 8x 01 04 75 03 FF

On/Off 8x 01 04 75 10 FF

Command List

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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (4/4)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

CAM_PrivacyZone Set1 8x 01 04 76 00 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X1, q: Y1, r: W1, s: H1

0t 0u 0v 0w FF t: X2, u: Y2, v: W2, w: H2

Set2 8x 01 04 76 01 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X3, q: Y3, r: W3, s: H3

0t 0u 0v 0w FF t: X4, u: Y4, v: W4, w: H4

Set3 8x 01 04 76 02 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X5, q: Y5, r: W5, s: H5

0t 0u 0v 0w FF t: X6, u: Y6, v: W6, w: H6 Clear 8x 01 04 77 00 FF Clear Zone Settings On 8x 01 04 77 02 FF Zone Display ON/OFF Off 8x 01 04 77 03 FF

CAM_KeyLock Off 8x 01 04 17 00 FF Camera Control Enable/Disable

On 8x 01 04 17 02 FF

CAM_IDWrite 8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Camera ID (=0000 to FFFF) CAM_ExternalLock INT 8x 01 04 55 00 FF Internal mode

Line Lock 8x 01 04 55 01 FF Line Lock mode

CAM_VPhase Stop 8x 01 04 05 00 FF

Up 8x 01 04 05 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 05 03 FF Up (Step) 8x 01 04 05 2p FF p=step (1-7) Down (Step) 8x 01 04 05 3p FF Reset 8x 01 04 05 40 FF Restore Factory Settings Direct 8x 01 04 45 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: V-Phase (00-FF) 0 degree 8x 01 04 25 00 FF No Phase Turnover 180 degree 8x 01 04 25 01 FF Phase Turnover

Command List

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Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (1/2)

Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments

CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF y0 50 02 FF D-Zoom On

y0 50 03 FF D-Zoom Off CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq 8x 09 04 36 FF y0 50 00 FF Combine Mode

y0 50 01 FF Separate Mode CAM_DZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 46 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: D-Zoom Position CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF y0 50 02 FF Auto Focus

y0 50 03 FF Manual Focus CAM_FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position CAM_FocusNearLimitInq 8x 09 04 28 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Near Limit Position CAM_AFSensitivityInq 8x 09 04 58 FF y0 50 02 FF AF Sensitivity Normal

y0 50 03 FF AF Sensitivity Low CAM_AFModeInq 8x 09 04 57 FF y0 50 00 FF Normal AF

y0 50 01 FF Interval AF

y0 50 02 FF Zoom Trigger AF CAM_AFTimeSettingInq 8x 09 04 27 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: Movement Time, rs: Interval CAM_WBModeInq 8x 09 04 35 FF y0 50 00 FF Auto

y0 50 01 FF In Door

y0 50 02 FF Out Door

y0 50 03 FF One Push WB

y0 50 04 FF ATW

y0 50 05 FF Manual CAM_RGainInq 8x 09 04 43 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Gain CAM_BGainInq 8x 09 04 44 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain CAM_AEModeInq 8x 09 04 39 FF y0 50 00 FF Full Auto

y0 50 03 FF Manual

y0 50 0A FF Shutter Priority

y0 50 0B FF Iris Priority

y0 50 0D FF Bright CAM_SlowShutterModeInq 8x 09 04 5A FF y0 50 02 FF Auto

y0 50 03 FF Manual CAM_ShutterPosInq 8x 09 04 4A FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Shutter Position CAM_IrisPosInq 8x 09 04 4B FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Iris Position CAM_GainPosInq 8x 09 04 4C FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Gain Position CAM_BrightPosInq 8x 09 04 4D FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Bright Position CAM_ExpCompModeInq 8x 09 04 3E FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_ExpCompPosInq 8x 09 04 4E FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: ExpComp Position CAM_BackLightModeInq 8x 09 04 33 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_SpotAEModeInq 8x 09 04 59 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_SpotAEPosInq 8x 09 04 29 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: X position, rs: Y position CAM_ApertureInq 8x 09 04 42 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain

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Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (2/2)

Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments

CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF Off

y0 50 02 FF Neg.Art

y0 50 04 FF B&W CAM_ICRModeInq 8x 09 04 01 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_AutoICRModeInq 8x 09 04 51 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_StabilizerModeInq 8x 09 04 34 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Last Recall Memory No. CAM_DisplayModeInq 8x 09 04 15 FF y0 50 02 FF On

(8x 09 06 06 FF) y0 50 03 FF Off

CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq 8x 09 04 74 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_MuteModeInq 8x 09 04 75 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_PrivacyZoneModeInq 8x 09 04 77 FF y0 50 02 FF On

y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_KeyLockInq 8x 09 04 17 FF y0 50 00 FF Off

y0 50 02 FF On CAM_IDInq 8x 09 04 22 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Camera ID CAM_ExternalLockModeInq 8x 09 04 55 FF y0 50 00 FF Internal Mode

y0 50 01 FF Line Lock Mode CAM_VPhaseSetInq 8x 09 04 25 FF y0 50 00 FF 0 degree

y0 50 01 FF 180 degree CAM_VPhasePosInq 8x 09 04 45 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: V-Phase Position CAM_VersionInq 8x 09 00 02 FF y0 50 00 20 mnpq: Model Code (04xx)

mn pq rs tu vw FF rstu: ROM version

vw: Socket Number (=02)

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Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Block Inquiry Command List

Lens control system inquiry commands (1/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF

Byte Bit Comments

7 6 5 4

3 2 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 41

30 20 10 00 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0

Destination Address

Source Address

Zoom Position (HH)

Zoom Position (HL)

Zoom Position (LH)

Zoom Position (LL)

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50

40 3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40 3 2 1 0

Focus Near Limit (H)

Focus Near Limit (L)

Focus Position (HH)

Focus Position (HL)

Focus Position (LH)

Focus Position (LL)

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Command List

Lens control system inquiry commands (2/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 50

40 30 20 10 00 70 60 5 DZoomMode 1: Separate 0: Combine 4 AF Mode 3 0: Normal 1: Interval 2: Zoom Trigger 2 AF Sensitivity 1: Normal 0: Slow 1 Digital Zoom 1:On 0:Off 0 Focus Mode 1:Auto 0:Manual 70 60 50 40 3 Low Contrast Detection 1: Yes 0: No 2 Camera Memory Recall 1: Executing 0: Stopped 1 Focus Command 1: Executing 0: Stopped 0 Zoom Command 1: Executing 0: Stopped 7 1 Terminator (FFh) 61 51 41 31 21 11 01

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Command List

Camera control system inquiry commands (1/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF

Byte Bit Comments

7 6 5 4

3 2 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 41

30 20 10 00 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0

Destination Address

Source Address

R Gain (H)

R Gain (L)

B Gain (H)

B Gain (L)

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 50 40

30 2 1 WB Mode 0 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50 4

3 2 Exposure Mode 1 0 70 60 50 40

3 Spot AE 1: On 0: Off 2 Back Light 1:On 0:Off 1 Exposure Comp. 1:On 0:Off 0 Slow Shutter 1:Auto 0:Manual 70 60 50

4 3 2 Shutter Position 1 0 70 60 50 4 3 2 Iris Position 1 0

Aperture Gain

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Command List

Camera control system inquiry commands (2/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 50

40 3 2 1 0 70 60 50 4 3 2 Bright Position 1 0 70 60 50 40 3 2 1 0 7 1 Terminator (FFh) 61 51 41 31 21 11 01

Gain Position

Exposure Comp. Position

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Command List

Other inquiry commands (1/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF

Byte Bit Comments

7 6 5 4

3 2 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 41

30 20 10 00 70 60 50 40

30 2 Auto ICR 1: On 0: Off 1 Key Lock 1: On 0: Off 0 Power 1:On 0:Off 70 6 Stabilizer 1: On 0: Off 50 4 ICR 1: On 0: Off

3 Freeze 1:On 0:Off 2 LR Reverse 1:On 0:Off 10 00 70 60 5 Privacy Zone 1: On 0: Off 4 Mute 1: On 0: Off

3 Title Display 1: On 0: Off 2 Display 1: On 0: Off 10 00 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0

Destination Address

Source Address

Picture Effect Mode

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 50 40

30 20 10 00 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40

3 2 1 0 70 60 50

40 3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40 3 2 1 0

Camera ID (HH)

Camera ID (HL)

Camera ID (LH)

Camera ID (LL)

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Command List

Other inquiry commands (2/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF

Byte Bit Comments

70 60 5 External Lock 1: Provided 0: Not provided

4 Memory 1: Provided 0: Not provided 3 Clock 1: Provided 0: Not provided 2 ICR 1: Provided 0: Not provided 1 Stabilizer 1: Provided 0: Not provided 0 System 1:PAL 0:NTSC 70 60 5 V-Phase 1: 180 degree 0: 0 degree 4 External Lock Mode 1: Line Lock 0: Internal 3 2 1 0 70 60 50 40 3 2 1 0 7 1 Terminator (FFh) 61 51 41 31 21 11 01

V-Phase (H)

V-Phase (L)

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Command List

Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF

Byte Bit Comments

7 6

7 0 Completion Message (50h)

24 0

34 0

44 0

54 0

Destination Address

Source Address

Digital Zoom Position (H)

Digital Zoom Position (L)

AF Activation Time (H)

AF Activation Time (L)

Byte Bit Comments

70 60

AF Interval Time (H)

AF Interval Time (L)

SpotAE Position (X)

SpotAE Position (Y)

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Command List

Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF

Byte Bit Comments

70 60

7 1 Terminator (FFh)

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Command List

VISCA Command Setting Values

Exposure control (1/2)

NTSC PAL

Shutter Speed 15 10000 10000

14 6000 6000 13 4000 3500 12 3000 2500 11 2000 1750 10 1500 1250 0F 1000 1000

0E 725 600 0D 500 425 0C 350 300 0B 250 215 0A 180 150

09 125 120

08 100 100

07 90 75

06 60 50

05 30 25

04 15 12

03 8 6

02 4 3

01 2 2

00 1 1

Iris 11 F1.6

10 F2 0F F2.4 0E F2.8 0D F3.4 0C F4 0B F4.8 0A F5.6

09 F6.8

08 F8

07 F9.6

06 F11

05 F14

04 F16

03 F19

02 F22

01 F28

00 CLOSE

Gain 0F 28 dB

0E 26 dB 0D 24 dB 0C 22 dB 0B 20 dB 0A 18 dB 09 16 dB 08 14 dB 07 12 dB 06 10 dB 05 8 dB 04 6 dB 03 4 dB 02 +2 dB 01 0 00 –3 dB

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Exposure control (2/2)

IRIS GAIN

Bright 1F F1.6 28 dB

1E F1.6 26 dB

1D F1.6 24 dB

1C F1.6 22 dB 1B F1.6 20 dB

1A F1.6 18 dB

19 F1.6 16 dB

18 F1.6 14 dB

17 F1.6 12 dB

16 F1.6 10 dB

15 F1.6 8 dB

14 F1.6 6 dB

13 F1.6 4 dB

12 F1.6 2 dB

11 F1.6 0

10 F2 0 0F F2.4 0 0E F2.8 0

0D F3.4 0

0C F4 0 0B F4.8 0

0A F5.6 0

09 F6.8 0

08 F8 0

07 F9.6 0

06 F11 0

05 F14 0

04 F16 0

03 F19 0

02 F22 0

01 F28 0

00 CLOSE 0

Exposure Comp. 0E 7 10.5 dB

0D 6 9 dB

0C 5 7.5 dB 0B 4 6 dB

0A 3 4.5 dB

09 2 3 dB

08 1 1.5 dB

07 0 0 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 Ratio Optical Zoom

×25 Lens Positon Data

×1 0000

×2 1781

×3 213B

×4 2752

×5 2BB3

×6 2F03

×7 315D

×8 3364

×9 34FF

×10 362C

×11 373D

×12 386A

×13 3929

×14 3A20

×15 3AFA

×16 3BBA

×17 3C5E

×18 3CCB

×19 3D70

×20 3DF8

×21 3E66

×22 3ED3

×23 3F25

×24 3F93

×25 4000

Command List

X25-NTSC X25-PAL

Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Digital Zoom

Ratio Position Data Position Data

×1 4000 4000

×2 5E00 5E80

×3 6800 6880

×4 6D00 6DC0

×5 7000 70C0

×6 7200 72C0

×7 7380 7440

×8 7480 7540

×9 7580 7600

×10 7600 76C0

×11 76C0 7740

×12 7700 77C0

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Lens control

Command List

Zoom Position

Focus Position

Focus Near Limit

0000 to 4000 to 7000

Wide end Optical Tele end Digital Tele end

1000 to C000

Far end Near end

1000: Over Inf 2000: 7.2 m 3000: 3.3 m 4000: 2.0 m As the distance on the left 5000: 1.3 m will differ due to temperature 6000: 1 m characteristics, etc., use as 7000: 80 cm approximate values. 8000: 40 cm * The lower 1 byte is fixed at 9000: 20 cm 00. A000: 11 cm B000: 6 cm C000: 3.5 cm

Others

R,B gain 00~FF

Aperture 00~0F

Title setting

Vposition 00 to 0A

Hposition 00 to 17

Blink

Color 03 Red

00: Dose not blink

01: Blinks

00 White

01 Yellow

02 Violet

04 Cyan

05 Green

06 Blue

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Specifications

Picture elements FCB-EX780S: Approx. 680K pixels

FCB-EX780SP: Approx. 800K pixels

Horizontal resolution

NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end)

Lens 25× zoom

F= 2.4 mm (WIDE) to 60 mm

(TELE), F1.6 to F2.7 Zoom movement speed (NTSC) Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.2 sec Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 4.0 sec Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 1.9 sec (PAL) Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.5 sec Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 4.8 sec Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 2.3 sec Focus Movement time ∞ to Near 0.5 sec

Digital zoom 12× (300× with optical zoom) Angle of view (H)

45 degree (WIDE end) to 2.0 degree

(TELE end)

Min. working distance

35 mm (WIDE end), 800 mm

(TELE end)

Sync system Internal/External (V-Lock) Min. illumination

3.0 lux/1/60 sec (NTSC), 1/50 sec

(PAL)

0.2 lux/1/4 sec (NTSC), 1/3 sec

(PAL) ICR-ON Mode

0.12 lux/1/60 sec (NTSC), 1/50 sec

(PAL)

0.08 lux/1/4 sec (NTSC), 1/3 sec

(PAL)

Recommended illumination

100 to 100,000 lux

S/N ratio 49 dB Back light compensation

ON/OFF

Electronic shutter speed

FCB-EX780S: 1/4 to 1/10,000 sec.

(20 steps)

FCB-EX780SP: 1/3 to 1/10,000 sec.

(20 steps)

White balance AUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor,

One Push WB, Manual WB Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 16 steps) Aperture control 16 steps Preset 6-POSITIONS Serial interface VISCA protocol (TTL/CMOS)

9.6 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, Stop bit, 1/2 bit

Video Output VBS: 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) Weight 230 g (8.1 oz.) Dimensions 50.0 × 57.5 × 81.8 mm

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(2 × 2

/4 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)

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Dimensions

7.5 18.4

14.2

15±0.1 (

)

11.35 (

)

CN901 CN902

Front Right side

50 (1

)

25 (

)

10 (

)

) 48.3±0.1 (1

81.8 (3

76.3 (3)

Specifications

)

10.5 (

57.5 (2

)

21±0.1 (

30 (1

Top Left side

4-M2

Within a depth of less than

/8 in.) form the front

3 mm ( surface

/32)

/16)

10 (

21±0.1 (

15 (

/32)

20±0.1 (

/32)

3-M2

Within a depth of less than

/8 in.) form the side

3 mm (

25.4±0.1 (1)

Bottom Back

)

/16

27±0.1

27±0.1 (1

)

16±0.1

16±0.1 (

)

/16

8 (

)

/32

13.5 (

/32

)

/32

)

53 (2

/32

)29±0.1 (1

36 (1

33±0.1 (1

/16

)40.2 (1

14±0.1 (

/16

)

/32

)

8-M2

Within a depth of less than

/8 in.) form the bottom

3 mm ( surface

∅5

Within a depth of less than 10 mm

/16 in.) form the bottom surface

(

1/4-20UNC

(Tripod Screws for Cameras)

Within a depth of less than

10 mm (

/32 in.) form the

bottom surface

Unit: mm (inches)

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Pin assignment

CN901

CN902

1234

54321

6987

Specifications

CN901

Pin No. Name Level

1 RxD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V,

high: min 2.0V) Read Data

2 TxD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V,

high: min 4.4V) Send Data 3 GND (for RxD&TxD) 4 DC IN 9.0V±3V 5 GND (for DC IN) 6 VBS OUT 1.0V±0.2V 7 GND (for VBS OUT) 8V LOCK PULSE External VD-Lock Pulse

(EX.FV: Negative, 3Vp-p

50% duty) 9 GND (VL PULSE)

CN902

Pin No. Name Level

1 Y_Out 2 GND (for Y signal) 3 C_Out 4 GND (for C signal)

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Specifications

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).

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