Sony FCB-EX48C, EX48C, EX480CP, FCB-EX480C User Manual

A-C4J-100-11 (1)

Color Camera Module

Technical Manual

FCB-EX480C/EX480CP

FCB-EX48C/EX48CP

2005 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Features .....................................................................	3
Precautions ................................................................	4
Locations of Controls ...............................................	5
Basic Functions .........................................................	7
Overview of Functions ................................................	7
Eclipse ......................................................................	30
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ..........................	30
Vibration Specifications ............................................	30
Key Switch Circuitry .................................................	31
Key Function Specifications .....................................	32
Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup .............	34
Mode Condition ........................................................	36
Command List .........................................................	39
VISCA/RS-232C Commands ...................................	39
FCB Camera Commands .........................................	45
Specifications ..........................................................	59

2

Overview

Features

•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 (1/60 s (NTSC), 1/50 s (PAL), ICR 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

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

Other

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

Care of the Unit

Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower (commercially available).

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.

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Locations of Controls

FCB-EX480C/EX480CP Main Unit

Front

Left side

4

5

6

1

Rear	Bottom

2

7

3

1 Lens	3 CN992 connector	6 WIDE button
2 CN991 connector	4 CN601 connector (for key SW)	7 Tripod screw holes
	5 TELE button	When a tripod is used, please use
		10 mm (13/32 in.) screws to attach it
		to the camera. Also, please be
		sure to attach the tripod securely.

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Locations of Controls

FCB-EX48C/EX48CP Main Unit

Front

Left side

4

5

6

1

Rear		Bottom

2

7

3

1 Lens	3 CN992 connector	6 WIDE button
2 CN991 connector	4 CN601 connector (for key SW)	7 Tripod screw holes
	5 TELE button	When a tripod is used, please use
		10 mm (13/32 in.) screws to attach it
		to the camera. Also, please be
		sure to attach the tripod securely.

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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

ACK Completion

TxD

Within 16.7msec(20msec*PAL)

Query Commands

	Within 16.7msec(20msec*PAL)
	Command
RxD	Completion
TxD
	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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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 1/12 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 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.

Basic Functions

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.

•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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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 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 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: 1/60 s, PAL: 1/50 s)

•Shutter Priority 1)

Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain

(1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps, std. shutter: 16 steps, slow shutter: 6 steps)

•Iris Priority

Variable Iris (F1.4 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: F1.4, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB)

Basic Functions

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 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, or 1/4 s. The picture output is read at a 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 1/10,000 s. 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 a)	2	2
00 a)	1	1

a) For AE-Manual only.

Note

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.

Data	Setting value	Data	Setting value
11	F1.4	08	F6.8
10	F1.6	07	F8.0
0F	F2.0	06	F9.6
0E	F2.4	05	F11
0D	F2.8	04	F14
0C	F3.4	03	F16
0B	F4.0	02	F19
0A	F4.8	01	F22
09	F5.6	00	CLOSE

.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to:	t1/120 s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz power supply
t1/100 s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz power supply	frequency.
frequency.

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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
IRIS AGC
OPEN MAX
	IRIS curve
	Gain curve
CLOSE MIN
Dark	Bright

Controlled	Controlled by IRIS
by gain

Bright limit which controllable for this unit

Data	Iris	Gain	Data	Iris	Gain
1F	F1.4	28 dB	0F	F2.0	0 dB
1E	F1.4	26 dB	0E	F2.4	0 dB
1D	F1.4	24 dB	0D	F2.8	0 dB
1C	F1.4	22 dB	0C	F3.4	0 dB
1B	F1.4	20 dB	0B	F4.0	0 dB
1A	F1.4	18 dB	0A	F4.8	0 dB
19	F1.4	16 dB	09	F5.6	0 dB
18	F1.4	14 dB	08	F6.8	0 dB
17	F1.4	12 dB	07	F8.0	0 dB
16	F1.4	10 dB	06	F9.6	0 dB
15	F1.4	8 dB	05	F11	0 dB
14	F1.4	6 dB	04	F14	0 dB
13	F1.4	4 dB	03	F16	0 dB
12	F1.4	2 dB	02	F19	0 dB
11	F1.4	0 dB	01	F22	0 dB
10	F1.6	0 dB	00	CLOSE	0 dB

Basic Functions

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.

						Horizontal 16
	0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0
1
2
Vertical 16 43
5
6
7
8
9
A											(8,8)
B
C
D
E
F

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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	Setting value
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

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

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)

Basic Functions

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		IRIS
ON
	AGC	OPEN
(Iris Open)	MAX
(Gain Max)
ICR ON			IRIS
	GAIN
			(Iris Min)
			(0dB)
	Adjustable		(1/60 sec)
			SHUTTER
Dark			Bright
	ICR ON t OFF Adjustable

When Auto Slow Shutter is ON (PRESLOW mode OFF)

ICR		IRIS
	AGC	OPEN
ON
(Iris Open)	MAX
(Gain Max)
ICR ON			IRIS
(Slow Shutter Max)	GAIN
			(Iris Min)
			(0dB)
	Adjustable		(1/60 sec)
			SHUTTER
Dark			Bright
ICR ON t OFF Adjustable

When Auto Slow Shutter is ON (PRESLOW mode ON (default))

ICR		IRIS
ON	AGC	OPEN
(Iris Open)	MAX
(Gain Max)
ICR ON		IRIS
(Slow Shutter Max)	GAIN
		(Iris Min)
		(0dB)
	Adjustable	(1/60 sec)
		SHUTTER
Dark		Bright
	ICR ON t OFF Adjustable
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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.

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

Basic Functions

•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.

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										Basic Functions
Title Display										Synchronization Methods
The camera can be given a title containing up to 20										Internal and external synchronization are available;
characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The										VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them.
position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of										• Internal Synchronization
the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed.
										An internal vibrator inside the camera generates a
										synchronizing signal as a basic oscillator.
Vposition					00 to 0A
										NTSC=28.636363MHz
Hposition					00 to 17
										PAL=28.375MHz
Blink				00: Does not blink
										• External Synchronization (V-Lock Synchronization)
					01: Blinks
										When a TTL level V-Lock pulse is input, the camera
				00			White
										synchronizes to the input signal (V-lock
				01			Yellow
										synchronization). The frequency of the input signal
				02			Violet
										synchronizes to within ±1Hz of the external
Color				03			Red
										synchronization.
				04			Cyan			Also, V-Phase phase adjustment can be carried out to
				05			Green			within ±90 degrees due to the V-Lock phase
				06			Blue			adjustment. In addition, 360 degree phase adjustment
										is possible because you can switch between 0 degree
										and 180 degree phases.
00	01	02	03	04	05		06	07		Because V-Lock synchronization is a simple synchronization
A	B	C	D	E	F		G	H		method, color signals like a VBS “GenLock” cannot be
										synchronized.
08	09	0a	0b	0c	0d		0e	0f
I	J	K	L	M	N		O	P
10	11	12	13	14	15		16	17
Q	R	S	T	U	V		W	X
18	19	1a	1b	1c	1d		1e	1f
Y	Z	&		?	!		1	2
20	21	22	23	24	25		26	27
3	4	5	6	7	8		9	0
28	29	2a	2b	2c	2d		2e	2f
À	È	Ì	Ò	Ù	Á		É	Í
30	31	32	33	34	35		36	37
Ó	Ú	Â	Ê	Ô	Æ		Œ	Ã
38	39	3a	3b	3c	3d		3e	3f
Õ	Ñ	Ç	ß	Ä	Ï		Ö	Ü
40	41	42	43	44	45		46	47
Å	$	F	¥	DM	£		¿	¡
48	49	4a	4b	4c	4d		4e	4f
ø	“	:	‘	.	,		/	-

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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.

Basic Functions

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.

Timing chart
8x 01	.. .. FF
(Mask Setting Command)
	1V
	Setting command is reflected
	at this timing.

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				Basic Functions
Privacy Zone Setting Command List
Command Set	Command		Command Packet	Comments
CAM_PrivacyZone	SetMask		8x 01 04 76 mm nn	Setting Mask(Size)
			0r 0r 0s 0s FF	See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn: setting”, and
				“rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
	Display		8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF	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)
	SetMaskColor		8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF	Setting Color of Mask
				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
	SetPanTiltAngle		8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF	Setting Pan/Tilt Angle
				See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
				page 16.
				ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle
	SetPTZMask		8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p	Setting the direct position of PTZ
			0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF	mm: See “mm: mask setting list” and “Setting
				pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 16.
				ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom
	Non_InterlockMask		8x 01 04 6F mm	Setting non-interlocking the mask to pan/tilt
			0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF	See “mm: mask setting list” and “pp: x, qq: y,
				rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
	Grid On		8x 01 04 7C 02 FF	Setting Grid Display On/Off
	Grid Off		8x 01 04 7C 03 FF
	CenterLineOn		8x 01 04 7C 04 FF	Setting the center line On
Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List
Inquiry Command	Command Packet		Inquiry Packet	Comments
CAM_Privacy	8x 09 04 77 FF		y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF	Inquiry about the status of Setting Mask
DisplayInq				Display On/Off
				See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
				on page 16.
				1:On, 0:Off
CAM_PrivacyPan	8x 09 04 79 FF		y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF	Inquiry about the pan/tilt position currently set
TiltInq				See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
				page 16.
				ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt
CAM_Privacy	8x 09 04 7B mm FF		y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r	Inquiry about pan/tilt/zoom position at the mm
PTZInq			0r 0r FF	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
CAM_Privacy	8x 09 04 6F FF		y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF	Inquiry about the mask currently displayed
MonitorInq				See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
				on page 16.

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Basic Functions

Parameters

mm: Mask setting list

Mask Name	mm (Hex)
Mask_A	00h
Mask_B	01h
Mask_C	02h
Mask_D	03h
Mask_E	04h
Mask_F	05h
Mask_G	06h
Mask_H	07h
Mask_I	08h
Mask_J	09h
Mask_K	0Ah
Mask_L	0Bh

Note

Mask Name	mm (Hex)
Mask_M	0Ch
Mask_N	0Dh
Mask_O	0Eh
Mask_P	0Fh
Mask_Q	10h
Mask_R	11h
Mask_S	12h
Mask_T	13h
Mask_U	14h
Mask_V	15h
Mask_W	16h
Mask_X	17h

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.

nn: Setting

nn	Setting
00	Resetting the zone size (the value of w, h)
	for the existing mask.
01	Setting newly the zone size (the value of
	w, h).

pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h

160
3Ch
	mask
h	w
120	(x,y)
0
B0h	50h

C4h

Effective display area

pp pp pp pp: Mask bit

	pp									pp									pp									pp
bit	7		6	5	4	3	2	1	0	7		6	5	4	3	2	1	0	7		6	5	4	3	2	1	0	7		6	5	4	3	2	1	0
Mask	-		-	X	W	V	U	T	S	-		-	R	Q	P	O	N	M	-		-	L	K	J	I	H	G	-		-	F	E	D	C	B	A

qq, rr: Color code

Mask (Color)	Code (qq, rr)	Semi-transparency (qq, rr)
Black	00h	10h
Gray1	01h	11h
Gray2	02h	12h
Gray3	03h	13h
Gray4	04h	14h
Gray5	05h	15h
Gray6	06h	16h
White	07h	17h
Red	08h	18h
Green	09h	19h
Blue	0Ah	1Ah
Cyan	0Bh	1Bh
Yellow	0Ch	1Ch
Magenta	0Dh	1Dh

Setting pan/tilt angle

Angle/Parameter of Angle (ppp, qqq)

-180	-90	0	90	180
800h	C00h		400h	800h

Set the angle resolution to 360 (degree)/4096 (1000h).

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Details of Setting Commands

Set Mask

Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF

Parameters:

mm	Setting Mask
	See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 16.
nn	Selects new setting or resetting for the zone. See nn:
	Setting” in “Parameters” on page 16.
rr	Sets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ss	Sets 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.

Set Mask Color

Command: 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF

Parameter:

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.

Basic Functions

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).

Set Pan Tilt Angle

Command: 8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF

Parameter:

pppPan Angle

qqqTilt Angle

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:

mm Setting Mask

See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 16.

pp Sets the center position “x” of the Mask on screen.

qq Sets the center position “y” of the Mask on screen.

rr Sets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.

ss Sets 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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Grid

Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask positions (see the figure below).

14hex (20(10))

14hex (20(10))

Basic Functions

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.

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Basic Functions

ALARM Setting Command List

Command Set	Command		Command Packet	Comments
CAM _ Alarm	On		8x 01 04 6B 02 FF	Alarm start
	Off		8x 01 04 6B 03 FF	Alarm stop
	Set Mode		8x 01 04 6C pp FF	Mode Setting
				*Select one from 13 modes
	Set Day Night Level		8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0p	ppp: Day distinction AE level
			0q 0q 0q FF	qqq: Night distinction AE level.
			90 07 04 6B 01 FF	High signal output
				(Low t High edge)
			90 07 04 6B 00 FF	Low signal output
				(High t Low edge)
VISCA Mode Code (pp)		Details of Mode
00		Set 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.
01		Set 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.
02		Set 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.
03		Set 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.
04		mode “00” and mode “02”
05		mode “00” and mode “03”
06		mode “01” and mode “02”
07		mode “01” and mode “03”
08		mode “00” or mode “02”
09		mode “00” or mode “03”
0A		mode “01” or mode “02”
0B		mode “01” or mode “03”
0C		Day-Night Mode

ALARM Inquiry Command List

Inquiry Command	Command Packet			Inquiry Packet				Comments
CAM _ Alarm Inq	8x 09 04		6B FF	y0	50	02 FF		On
				y0	50	03 FF		Off
CAM _ Alarm Mode Inq	8x 09 04		6C FF	y0	50 pp FF			pp: Alarm Mode
CAM_AlarmDayNightLevel Inq	8x	09 04	6D FF	y0	50	0p	0p 0p	ppp: Day setting AE Level
				0q	0q	0q	0r 0r 0r FF	qqq; Night setting AE Level
								rrr: Now AE Level
CAM_AlarmDetLevelInq	8x	09 04	6E FF	y0	50	01	FF	Detect Level is High.
				y0	50	00	FF	Detect Level is Low.

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Basic Functions

Flowchart of 12 Modes Function

Mode “00”

Set the Focus Position

Set to the factory preset

Hysteresis.

Alarm On

Focus Position into memory

AE moves

Focus moves outside of the hysteresis.

*

High level signal output

* Repeat this loop until Alarm off.

Focus goes back to the previous position.

Low level signal output

Far

Hysteresis

Focus

Position

Near High

Low

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