Sony FCB-EH3300, FCB-EH3310, FCB-EH3400, FCB-EH3410 Technical Manual

A-E4D-100-13(1)

Color Camera Module

Technical Manual

FCB-EH3400/EH3300 FCB-EH3410/EH3310

2011 Sony Corporation

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

Precautions ....................................................................... 4

Locations of Controls .......................................................5

Basic Functions ................................................................. 6

Overview of Functions ..................................................................... 6

Eclipse ................................................................................................. 21

Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics .......................................... 21

Vibration Specifications ............................................................... 21

Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup .......................... 22

Mode Condition .............................................................................. 24

Command List .................................................................27

VISCA/RS-232C Commands ........................................................ 27

FCB Camera Commands .............................................................. 33

Specifications ................................................................. 52

Overview

Features

• This camera uses a 1/4" Exmor CMOS image sensor (approx. 1.43 million effective pixels) that supports HD (high definition) to produce high-quality images.

• Using progressive scan, images with a wide dynamic range can be obtained with the newly developed image signal processor (Wide Dynamic Range function). Furthermore, it is possible to automatically switch to this Wide Dynamic Range function, which enables you to obtain optimal images ranging from the dark areas of a subject to the light areas.

• FCB-EH3400/EH3410 is equipped with a bright zoom lens with 28× optical zoom and F1.35 aperture (optical zoom + digital zoom = 336×).

• FCB-EH3300/EH3310 is equipped with a bright zoom lens with 20× optical zoom and F1.35 aperture (optical zoom + digital zoom = 240×).

• Low-noise images can be obtained even in low-light environments using the Noise Reduction function.

• Video signals can be output as digital and analog Y/Pb/Pr outputs. Depending on register settings, you can select from a variety of digital output methods: 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/29.97, 720p/25.

• 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.

• A Privacy Zone Masking function (max. 24 blocks) is available.

• A Motion Detection function is available.

• A title composed of up to 11 lines can be set for displaying on the screen. 20 characters can be used on one line.

• Adjustable AE response speed

With consideration given environmental protection, this module is designed to operate with low power consumption and also incorporates lead-free and halogen-free circuit boards.

Overview

Precautions

Software

Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of the software with customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application program or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these conditions.

Operation

Start the camera control software on your computer after you turn on the camera and the image is displayed.

Operation and storage locations

Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g., light sources, the sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do not use or store the camera in the following extreme conditions:

• Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature –5 ˚C to +60 ˚C (23 ˚F to 140 ˚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

• Where it is subject to radiation from laser beams

Care of the unit

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

Other

• The CMOS image sensor and IC included in this camera may break if exposed to static electricity. When directly handling this camera, wear an antistatic strap, spread a conductive sheet or similar item under your workbench, and take measures to eliminate static electricity.

In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product.

Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

Rolling shutter

As CMOS image sensors use shutters that capture images line-by-line, there is a slight time difference between the top and bottom of an image. As a result, images may appear skewed if the camera is moved.

White flecks

Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

• when operating at a high environmental temperature

• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

• Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or a fire may occur.

Phenomena Specific to Lenses

Ghosting

If a strong light source (e.g., the sun) exists near the incidence angle of the lens, bright spots may appear in the image due to diffuse reflection within the lens.

Locations of Controls

FCB-EH3400/EH3410

Front Back Bottom

Locations of Controls

FCB-EH3300/EH3310

Front Back Bottom

 Lens  CN501 jack  CN601 jack  Tripod screw hole

When a tripod is used, please use 7 mm (

Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely.

/32 in.) or less screw to attach it to the camera.

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 the 1V cycle time, then every 1V cycle can receive a Command.

General Commands

Query Commands

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 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 supports a daisy

chain of up to seven connected cameras via RS-232C interface. In such cases, the address set command can be used to assign addresses from 1 to 7 to each of the seven cameras, allowing you to control the seven cameras with the same personal computer.

Although the FCB camera does not support direct

connection of cameras in a daisy chain, be sure to use the address set command to set the address whenever a camera is connected for the first time.

16 Byte

1) 1V cycle times on each Monitoring Mode and Shutter Speed.

Shutter Speed

1/10000 sec to 1/60 sec 1/30 sec 1/60 sec 1/30 sec 1/30 sec 1/30 sec 1/15 sec 1/15 sec 1/15 sec 1/8 sec 1/8 sec 1/8 sec 1/4 sec to 1/1 sec 1/4 sec to 1/1 sec 1/4 sec to 1/1 sec

Shutter Speed

1/10000 sec to 1/50 sec 1/25 sec 1/50 sec 1/25 sec 1/25 sec 1/25 sec 1/12 sec 1/12 sec 1/12 sec 1/6 sec 1/6 sec 1/6 sec 1/3 sec to 1/1 sec 1/3 sec to 1/1 sec 1/3 sec to 1/1 sec

720p/30/29.97 720p/60/59.94

720p/25 720p/50

Monitoring Mode

• 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.

Basic Functions

Zoom

FCB-EH3400/EH3410 employs a 28× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function; this camera allows you to zoom up to 336×.

• FCB-EH3400/EH3410 Optical 28×, f = 3.5mm to

98.0 mm (F 1.35 to F 3.7)

The horizontal angle of view of FCB-EH3400/EH3410 is approximately 55.9 degrees (wide end) to 2.1 degrees (tele end). Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by expanding each image in both the vertical and horizontal directions. When 336× zoom is used, the number of effective picture elements in each direction reduces to deteriorates.

FCB-EH3300/EH3310 employs a 20× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function; this camera allows you to zoom up to 240×.

• FCB-EH3300/EH3310 Optical 20×, f = 3.5mm to

70.0 mm (F 1.35 to F 3.4)

The horizontal angle of view of FCB-EH3300/EH3310 is approximately 55.9 degrees (wide end) to 2.9 degrees (tele end). Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by expanding each image in both the vertical and horizontal directions. When 240× 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 ways with 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.

About Continues Zoom position Reply

With ZoomDirect mode, or when zooming according to a preset, the camera outputs zoom position data when Continues Zoom position Reply is set to ON via a command. Continues Zoom position Reply: y0 07 04 69 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0q FF

pp: D-Zoom position qqqq: Zoom position

/12 and the overall resolution

Focus

Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Commands.

• Auto Focus Mode

The minimum focus distance is 10 mm at the optical

wide end and 1500 mm at the optical tele end, and is independent of the digital zoom.

The Auto Focus (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.

- 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, the pre-set value (initially set at 5 seconds) becomes that for AF Mode. Then, it stops.

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 Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.

• 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 (10 mm). Default setting: 9000h (30 cm)

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 10000K)

• Indoor

3200K Base Mode

• Outdoor

5800K 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

• Outdoor Auto

This is an auto white balance mode specifically for

outdoors. It allows you to capture images with natural white balance in the morning and evening.

• Sodium Vapor Lamp Auto

This is an auto white balance mode that is compatible

with sodium vapor lamps.

• Sodium Vapor Lamp

This is a fixed white balance mode specifically for

sodium vapor lamps.

Note

High-pressure sodium lamps are supported. Proper white balance may not be captured for some subjects when using low-pressure sodium lamps.

Automatic Exposure Mode

A variety of AE functions are available for optimal output of subjects in lighting conditions that range from low to high.

• Full Auto

Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed

Priority, Iris Priority, Bright, Spot Exposure and Manual in the AE mode. Use this setting when image signal-to-noise ratio is particularly important.

• Shutter Priority

Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain

(1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 16 high-speed shutter speeds plus 6 low-speed shutter speeds)

1) Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to

 1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz

power supply frequency

 1/120s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz power

supply frequency

• Iris Priority

Variable Iris (F1.35 to Close, 16 steps), Auto Gain and

Shutter speed

• Manual

Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain

• Bright

Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.35, 17 steps at

0 dB: F1.35, 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

/4s, 1/2s, 1/1s. The picture output is read at a normal rate

/30s, 1/15s, 1/8s,

from the memory. The memory is updated at a low rate from the CMOS. 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 60/30 mode 50/25 mode

15 1/10000 1/10000 14 1/6000 1/6000 13 1/4000 1/3500 12 1/3000 1/2500 11 1/2000 1/1750 10 1/1500 1/1250 0F 1/1000 1/1000 0E 1/725 1/600

0D 1/500 1/425

0C 1/350 1/300 0B 1/250 1/215 0A 1/180 1/150

09 1/125 1/120 08 1/100 1/100 07 1/90 1/75 06 1/60 1/50 05 1/30 1/25 04 1/15 1/12 03 1/8 1/6 02 1/4 1/3 01 1/2 1/2 00 1/1 1/1

• Gain Limit Setting

The gain limit can be set at the Full Auto, Shutter

Basic Functions

(8,8)

Horizontal 16

Vertical 16

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A

B C D E F

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

MIN

MAX

AGC

OPEN

IRIS

AE – Iris priority

The iris can be set freely by the user to 16 steps between F1.35 and Close. The gain and shutter speed are set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.

Data

11 F1.35 09 F5.6 10 F1.6 08 F6.8

0F F2 07 F8

0E F2.4 06 F9.6 0D F2.8 05 F11 0C F3.4 04 F14

0B F4 03 F16 0A F4.8 00 CLOSE

Setting value

Data

Setting value

AE – Manual

The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (16 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

IRIS curve

Gain curve

Dark Bright

Controlled by gain

Controlled by IRIS

Data Iris Gain Data Iris Gain

1F F1.35 28 dB 10 F1.6 0 dB

1E F1.35 26 dB 0F F2 0 dB 1D F1.35 24 dB 0E F2.4 0 dB 1C F1.35 22 dB 0D F2.8 0 dB 1B F1.35 20 dB 0C F3.4 0 dB 1A F1.35 18 dB 0B F4 0 dB

19 F1.35 16 dB 0A F4.8 0 dB

18 F1.35 14 dB 09 F5.6 0 dB

17 F1.35 12 dB 08 F6.8 0 dB

16 F1.35 10 dB 07 F8 0 dB

15 F1.35 8 dB 06 F9.6 0 dB

14 F1.35 6 dB 05 F11 0 dB

13 F1.35 4 dB 04 F14 0 dB

12 F1.35 2 dB 03 F16 0 dB

11 F1.35 0 dB 00 CLOSE 0 dB

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 100%, the rest should be set to 20%. The range of the Spot AE frame is fixed to 5 blocks vertically and 4 blocks horizontally.

Bright limit which controllable for this unit

Basic Functions

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.

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

Slow AE (Automatic Exposure)

The slow AE Response (automatic exposure) function allows you to reduce the exposure response speed. Usually the camera is set up so that the optimum exposure can be obtained automatically within about 1 second. However, using the slow AE response function allows you to lengthen the automatic exposure response speed from the factory setup speed (01 (hex) up to approx. 10 minutes (30 (hex)). For example, with the normal setting (about 1 second), if the headlights of a car are caught by the camera, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure so that it can shoot a high-intensity subject (in this case, the headlights). As a result, images around the headlights, that is, the rest of the subject, except the headlights, becomes relatively dark, and poorly distinguished. However, using the slow AE function means the AE response speed will be slower, and response time will be longer. As a result, even if the camera catches a highintensity subject (e.g., the headlights) for a moment, you can still easily distinguish the portions of the image surrounding the headlights.

High Resolution Mode

This mode enhances edges and produces higher definition images.

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.

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WD)

The Wide Dynamic Range mode is a function for dividing an image into several blocks and correcting blocked-up shadows and blown-out highlights in accordance with the intensity difference. It enables you to obtain images in which portions ranging from dark to light can be recognized, even when capturing a subject with a large intensity difference that is backlit or includes extremely light portions. Images with wide dynamic range are produced by combining long-exposure signals (normal shutter) with the signals of the high-intensity portions obtained with a short exposure (high-speed shutter).

Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode

The wide dynamic range can be set to be automatically switched ON/OFF in accordance with the intensity difference obtained by dividing an image into several blocks and then averaging the intensity of each block.

Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode

Auto On/Off

When the intensity difference between the dark portions and light portions of a subject becomes large because of back lighting or the like, the wide dynamic range mode is switched ON.

When the subject changes and the intensity difference between the dark portions and light portions becomes small, the wide dynamic range mode is switched OFF.

Basic Functions

The wide dynamic range mode includes the following operation modes.

• WD Mode

This mode corrects blocked-up shadows and blown-

out highlights in accordance with the intensity difference.

• WD Auto ON/OFF Mode

This mode switches WD ON/OFF automatically in accordance with the intensity difference of the subject.

Configure the sensitivity for when WD is switched

from OFF to ON with the detection sensitivity parameter.

• Exposure Ratio Mode

This mode fixes the shutter speed of a long exposure.

Configure the shutter speed of a short exposure by setting the ratio with regards to a long exposure with the exposure ratio parameter.

Blown-out highlight correction is not performed in

this mode.

• Histogram Mode

This mode uses a histogram to correct blocked-up

shadows and blown-out highlights. (The operation is similar to that of FCB-EX1010/P Dver.)

• About WD Set Parameter (Command: 8x 01 04 2D 0p 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 00 00 FF)

p: Screen display (0: Combined image, 2: Long-time,

3: Short-time)

Set the screen display to the combined image, a

long exposure image or short exposure image. q: Detection sensitivity (0: Low, 1: Mid, 2: Hi) Select from three levels for detecting the

intensity within the image for when switching

Auto WD from OFF to ON.

r: Blocked-up shadow correction level can be

set to one of four levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H 3:S)

s: Blown-out highlight correction level can be

set to one of three levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H) tu: Parameter to use in the exposure ratio mode. Specify the short exposure time by setting

the magnification ratio (×1 to ×64) with

regards to a long exposure time.

Notes

• When the wide dynamic range mode is ON, solarization may be observed in the images of some subjects. This phenomenon is unique to wide dynamic range mode, and is not an indication of a camera malfunction.

• The frame rate during Wide Dynamic Range mode will be half of that during standard mode. Example: When Wide Dynamic Range mode is ON in 720/30P

mode, the frame rate is 15 fps.

Noise Reduction

The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise (both random and non-random) to provide clearer images. This function has six steps: levels 1 to 5, plus off. The NR effect is applied in levels based on the gain, and this setting value determines the limit of the effect. In bright conditions, changing the NR level will not have an effect.

High Sensitivity Mode

In this mode, higher sensitivity gain is applied as standard gain increases, reaching a gain level at MAX gain of up to 4x the standard gain. In such cases, however, there will be a high volume noise in the image.

Custom Gamma Mode

Gamma correction can be changed in this mode. The following five options are available. 1: Standard 2: Straight gamma 3: S-curve - Low 4: S-curve - Mid 5: S-curve - High

Tip

Blocked-up shadows in images will be more noticeable than usual.

Color Enhancement

A captured color image is converted to 256 levels of gray, and you can set a color to all levels brighter than the threshold value, and another color to all levels darker than the threshold value.

Color specifications

• You can select from nine colors to specify for the high-intensity and low-intensity colors.

Color options: Yellow, cyan, green, white, magenta, red, blue, black, gray

• The default settings for color specification are “green” for high-intensity and “white” for low-intensity.

Basic Functions

Threshold values

• You can set the threshold value that determines high or low intensity.

• The minimum threshold value is 1h (decimal: 1), and the maximum threshold value is FE1h (decimal:

4065).

• The default setting for the threshold value is 200h (decimal: 512).

Grayscale image (256 levels)

Color image

Binarization process

Assign any color

Image Stabilizer (FCB-EH3400/EH3410 only)

Switching ON the Image Stabilizer function reduces image blurring caused by, for example, vibration, which allows you to obtain images without much blurring. A correction effect of approximately 90% is possible for a vibration frequency of around 10 Hz. The Image Stabilizer function employs the digital zoom system, so the angle of view and resolution are changed, but the sensitivity is maintained.

Hold Function of Image Stabilizer

With the Image Stabilizer function, suddenly stopping high-speed movement (pan, tilt, etc.) of the camera produces a blur sensor counteraction that may cause image movement. In such a case, you can use a command setting (hold) to maintain the correction of the Image Stabilizer function. In this case the image stabilizer is off, but there is no change in the angle of view.

Note

When image stabilizer is activated, residual movement may appear on the top and bottom of the image.

Temperature Reading Function

The conversion value (hex) of the temperature sensor built into to the camera can be read by using a query command. The conversion value has an error of ±3 C, and because the temperature sensor is inside the camera, this value is not the ambient temperature. Use it as a reference value.

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.

Note

The Slow Shutter Auto function is not available in WD mode.

Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress Mode

You can configure a chroma suppress mode for lowillumination conditions. This can be useful when color noise is particularly noticeable in such conditions. Four levels (disabled and three levels) are available for the low-illumination chroma suppress mode. Set the effect to be applied at approximately 15 dB. Higher setting values produce stronger chroma suppressing effects.

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. When the auto ICR mode is set to ON, the image becomes black and white.

Custom Color Gain

You can customize and configure the color gain. Use this setting when bright color is particularly important. The initial setting 100% (4h) can be set to range from approx. 60% (Oh) to 200% (Eh) with 15 stages.

Custom Color Phase

You can customize and configure the color phase. The initial setting 0 degrees (7h) is adjustable between approx.

−14 degrees (0h) and +14 degrees (Eh), in

15 increments.

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. Auto ICR Mode operates with the AE Full Auto setting.

ICR

SHUTTER

Dark Bright

AGC MAX

IRIS OPEN

Shutter 1/60 sec

ICR OFF U ON

GAIN

ICR ON

IRIS

ICR ON

AGC MAX

IRIS OPEN

(Iris Open)

(Gain Max)

ICR ON

(Slow Shutter Max)

Dark

GAIN

Adjustable

ICR ON U OFF Adjustable

SHUTTER

IRIS

Bright

(Iris Min) (0dB) (1/60 sec)

When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)

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 green colors are taken.

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

E-FLIP

This function turns the video output from the camera upside down.

Basic Functions

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

• Backlight Compensation On/Off

• Slow Shutter Auto/Manual

• Slow AE Response speed

• White Balance Mode

• R/B Gain

• Aperture

• ICR Shoot On/Off

• WD 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 22.

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.

Basic Functions

The camera’s default settings can be changed by the register setting command. Register Setting Command:

8x 01 04 24 mm 0p 0q FF

mm: Register No. (=00 to 7F) pq: Register Value (=00 to FF)

8x 09 04 24 mm FF

mm: Register No.

y0 50 0p 0p FF

pp: Register Value (returned from the camera)

Example: To set communication speed to 38400 bps

8x 01 04 24 00 00 02 FF After sending this command, turn power off and back on (power reset) to resume communication control at 38400 bps.

Example: Sending to confirm settings

8x 09 04 24 00 FF y0 50 00 03 FF is returned from the camera

The register setting items and No. are as follows. Baud Rate: 00

Communication speed can be changed.

Monitoring Mode: 72

This register “72” allows digital output mode configuration.

For details on each output mode and parameter, see “Register Setting” on page 50.

Output Enable: 73

“Analog Output”, “Digital Output”, or “Both” can be set.

For details on parameters, see “Register Setting” on page 50.

Zoom Limit: 50 (Wide end), 51 (Tele end)

The Wide and Tele zoom limits can be set.

E-Zoom Max: 52

The maximum digital zoom limit can be specified (default is ×12).

FocusTrace: 54

When you want to prioritize zoom speed, set FocusTrace to OFF to minimize the transition time between Wide and Tele zoom (although the image may be blurred because focus is not tracked). For example, the focus transition time from Wide to Tele ends, which typically takes 2.3 seconds, can be reduced to 1.6 seconds.

FocusOffset: 55

Placing a dome cover in front of the camera may cause the focal distance of the camera to change. Especially at the Tele end, this effect exceeds the AF range, so focus cannot track, although it responds to changes in this value.

For details, see “Register Setting” on page 50.

Privacy Zone Masking Settings

For details, see page 15.

Motion detection

For details, see page 19.

Title Display

• You can set a title composed of up to 11 lines. One line can contain up to 20 characters.

• You can set display on/off, the horizontal position of the first character, blinking state and color for each line.

• The camera gives priority to lines of a title when the camera status is displayed on the relevant line. On the lines where a title is not set, the camera status is displayed.

Line Number 00 to 0A H-position 00 to 1F

Blink

Color

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

A B C D E F G H

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 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 $ ¥ £ ¿ ¡

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

ø “ : ‘ . , / -

00: Does not blink

01: Blinks 00 White 01 Yellow 02 Violet 03 Red 04 Cyan 05 Green 06 Blue

Privacy Zone Masking 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.

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 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.

Basic Functions

Privacy Zone Setting Command List

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask 8x 01 04 76 mm nn

0r 0r 0s 0s FF

Display 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF Setting Mask Display On/Off

SetMaskColor 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq

rr FF

SetPanTiltAngle 8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p

0q 0q 0q FF

SetPTZMask 8x 01 04 7B mm

0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF

Non_InterlockMask 8x 01 04 6F mm

0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF

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

Setting Mask(Size) See “mm: Mask setting list”, “nn: Setting”, and “rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 17.

See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on page

17. pp pp pp pp: Mask setting (0: OFF, 1: ON)

Setting Color of Mask See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” and “qq, rr: Color code” in “Parameters” on page 17. qq: Color setting when setting the Mask bit to 0 rr: Color setting when setting the Mask bit to 1

Setting Pan/Tilt Angle See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page

17. ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle

Setting the direct position of PTZ See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 17. ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom

Setting non-interlocking the mask to pan/till See “mm: Mack setting list” and “pp:x,qq:y, rr:w, ss: h“ in “Parameters“ on page 17.

Basic Functions

Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List

Inquiry Command Command Packet Inwuiry Packet Comments

CAM_Privacy DisplayInq

CAM_PrivacyPan TiltInq

CAM_PrivacyPTZInq 8x 09 04 7B mm FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q

CAM_Privacy MonitorInq

8x 09 04 77 FF y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF Inquiry about the status of Setting Mask Display On/

Off See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on page

17. 1:On, 0:Off

8x 09 04 79 FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FFInquiry about the pan/tilt position currently set

See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page

17. ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt

Inquiry about pan/tilt/zoom position at the mm Mask

0r 0r 0r 0r FF

8x 09 04 6F FF y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF Inquiry about the mask currently displayed

setting See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 17. ppp: Pan Position, qqq: Tilt Position rrrr: Zoom Position

See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on page

17.

160

0h(x,y)

B0h

D3h

2Dh

50h

0 90-180 -90 180

400h800h C00h 800h

TILT=+90˚

PAN=–90˚ Tilt=0˚

TILT=–90˚

PAN=+/–180˚

Pan=0˚,TILT=0˚

PAN=+90˚ Tilt=0˚

Tilt Angle (–90˚ to +90˚)

Pan Angle (–180˚ to +180˚)

Parameters

Basic Functions

mm: Mask setting list

Mask Name mm (Hex) Mask Name mm (Hex)

Mask_A 00h Mask_M 0Ch Mask_B 01h Mask_N 0Dh Mask_C 02h Mask_O 0Eh Mask_D 03h Mask_P 0Fh Mask_E 04h Mask_Q 10h Mask_F 05h Mask_R 11h Mask_G 06h Mask_S 12h Mask_H 07h Mask_T 13h Mask_I 08h Mask_U 14h Mask_J 09h Mask_V 15h Mask_K 0Ah Mask_W 16h Mask_L 0Bh Mask_X 17h

Note

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

mask

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

The “-” must be “0”.

qq, rr: Color code

Mask (Color) Code (qq, rr) Black 00h Gray1 01h Gray2 02h Gray3 03h Gray4 04h Gray5 05h Gray6 06h White 07h Red 08h Green 09h Blue 0Ah Cyan 0Bh Yellow 0Ch Magenta 0Dh

Setting pan/tilt angle

Angle/Parameter of Angle (ppp, qqq)

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

Basic Functions

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 17.

nn Selects new setting or resetting for the zone. See “nn:

Setting” in “Parameters” on page 17. 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 17.

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:

Two 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 00 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 Black (color code 00h).

Set Pan Tilt Angle

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

ppp Pan Angle qqq Tilt Angle

See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 17.

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.

• If you set the pan/tilt angle or zoom the camera, a bigger mask will be displayed for about one second.

pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones corresponds to 1 bit.

See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on page 17.

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 17.

qq Set the color code rr Set the color code. See “qq, rr: Color code” in

“Parameters” on page 17.

Comments: Two different color masks can be chosen.

Set PTZ Mask

Command: 8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r

0r 0r FF

Parameter:

mm Setting Mask

See “mm: Mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 17.

ppp Pan Angle (000 to FFF)

See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 17.

qqq Tilt Angle (000 to FFF)

See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 17.

rrrr Zoom Position (000 to 4000)

See “Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference)” on page 48.

Comments: Mask can be set at the desired position

by setting the pan tilt angle and zoom position using this command. The set value can be input by hexadecimal number.

Basic Functions

Non Interlock Mask

Command: 8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s

Parameters:

mm Setting Mask

See “mm: Mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 17.

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 17.

Commands: Mask does not interlock with pan/tilt.

The limitations of parameters are as follows.

(hexadecimal representation) x: ±50h w: ±50h y: ±2Dh h: ±2Dh

Note

When the Set Mask command and the Non Interlock Mask command are set to the same mask, the command set later becomes effective.

Grid

Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask positions (see the figure below). By executing the Center Line On command, only the x and y axes of the center are displayed. Grids lines disappear.

Motion Detection Function

This function instructs the camera to detect movement within the monitoring area and then send an alarm signal automatically. The Detect signal goes out through the serial command (VISCA) communication line.

Features

• You can set a frame for the detection range of 16 (horizontally) × 8 (vertically) blocks.

• You can set up to four frames.

• When the motion is detected in the set frame, the Alarm Replay VISCA command is sent.

• The threshold level for detection can be set (common to four frames).

• The interval of alarm detection can be set up to 255 seconds in units of one second.

• You can set on/off for each frame.

• When the Block Mode is set to ON, the Alarm Reply command is not sent. Use this mode for checking when the camera is installed or for confirming the camera operation.

• The frame number is also sent with Alarm Replay to report in which frame the motion has been detected.

Frames

Setting frames

You can set the frame by assigning the starting point and terminating point vertically and horizontally. You can set up to four frames.

When motion is detected within the rage where frames overlap

The alarms are sent for both frames.

Frame 1

Frame 2

Frame 3

Frame 4

At this position, the alarm for frame 3 is sent.

Within this overlapped range, alarms are sent for both frame 3 and frame 4.

Basic Functions

Sending Alarms

• When motion is detected, the Alarm Replay command is issued via the serial command (VISCA) communication line.

Alarm issue Alarm issue Alarm issue Alarm issue

Alarm interval

Motion is detected in frame 1.

Interval

Motion is detected in frame 1.

Setting Commands

• MD On/Off

The Display mode is selected by the Function Set

command and frames are set by the Frame Set command. By sending an MD On command, the frame is displayed when motion is detected in the set frame. The Alarm Reply command is set via the serial command (VISCA) communication line.

8x 01 04 1B 02 FF --- On 8x 01 04 1B 03 FF --- Off

• Function Set

Select the detected frame, and set the Threshold Level

and the Interval Time.

8x 01 04 1C 0m 0n 0p 0q 0r 0s FF m: Display Mode on/off (bit0: Frame) n: Detection Frame set on/off (bit0:Frame0, bit1:

Frame1, bit2:Frame2, bit3:Frame3)

-- (0 to F) pq: Threshold -- (00 to FF) rs: Interval time set -- (00 to FF) (When pq and rs are 0, the command is received, but the setting is disabled.)

• When multiple motions are detected or motion is detected in another frame within the set interval following the original time the alarm was issued, another alarm command is not issued.

• When motion is detected after the interval time elapsed, the alarm is issued again.

Interval Interval

Motion is detected in frame 1.

Motion is detected in frame 2.

Motion is detected in frame 3.

• Frame Set

You can set up to four frames by assigning the starting

and terminating points.

Note

Set a terminating point higher vertically and

horizontally than the starting point. If you set the wrong value, the command yields an error.

8x 01 04 1D 0m 0p 0q rr 0s FF m: Select Detection Frame (0: Frame0, 1: Frame1, 2:

Frame2, 3: Frame3) -- (0, 1, 2, 3) p: Frame set Start Horizontal Position -- (00 to 0F) q: Frame set Start Vertical Position -- (00 to 07) r: Frame set End Horizontal Position -- (01 to 10) s: Frame set End Vertical Position -- (01 to 08)

• Alarm Reply

When motion is detected in the set frame, the camera

issues this command. This command includes the information on the number of the detected frame.

y0 07 04 1B 0p FF p: Frame Number (bit0: Frame0, bit1: Frame1, bit2:

Frame2, bit3: Frame3)

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