• The FCB camera is equipped with a CCD which
adopts the all-pixel read-out method for all 330,000
effective picture elements “progressive scan” and the
primary color filter, enabling use of square pixels.
The adoption of this type of CCD enables the high
resolution and high color reproduction of this camera.
Thus, this is an ideal camera for use in capturing
digital images.
•10× optical zoom.
•Digital data output, supporting three output modes.
– 16-bit PS output mode, 8-bit PS output mode and
8-bit interlace output mode (Substantially
comparable to ITU-R BT601 and ITU-R BT656.)
• Spherical Privacy Zone Masking function which
corresponding to 3 dimensions.
– Enabling mosaic masking.
• E-FLIP function
• Slow shutter mode (max 1 sec)
•VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables
the camera to be controlled remotely by commands
from a host computer/controller. Also, high
communication speeds are available (19200 bps and
38400 bps).
Overview
Features
With consideration given to environmental
protection, this module is designed to operate with
low power consumption and also incorporates leadfree and halogen-free circuit boards.
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Overview
Precautions
Software
Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony
Corporation or use of the software with customer
developed application software may damage hardware,
the application program or the camera. Sony
Corporation is not liable for any damages under these
conditions.
Operation
Start the camera control software on your computer
after you turn on the camera and the image is
displayed.
Operation and Storage Locations
Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g.,
light sources, the sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do
not use or store the camera in the following extreme
conditions:
• Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F))
•Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic
radiation such as radio or TV transmitters
•Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections
•Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.)
lighting conditions
•Where it is subject to strong vibration
Care of the Unit
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized
Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the
product.
Phenomena specific to CCD image
sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images
are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image
sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD 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 CCD 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
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong
spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may
be produced on the screen, or the image may be
distorted.
Monitor screen
Vertical tails shown on the
image.
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a
blower (commercially available).
Other
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the
specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric
shock or a fire may occur.
Used to change the output mode between 16-bit and
8-bit output modes.
5 Tripod screw holes
When a tripod is used, please use 10 mm (
screws to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure
to attach the tripod securely.
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/32 in.)
5
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
Within
Query Commands
Within
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.
16 Byte
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Basic Functions
Zoom
The FCB camera employs an 10× optical zoom lens.
Lens specifications: Optical 10×, f = 4.2 to 42 mm
(F1.8 to F2.9)
The horizontal angle of view is approximately 46
degrees (wide end) to 4.6 degrees (tele end).
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.
In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary
to send a “Stop Command” to stop the zoom operation.
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.
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 1000 mm at the optical tele end
(distance from the front end of the lens), and is
independent of the digital zoom.
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.
• Infinity Mode
The lens is forcibly moved to a position suitable for
an unlimited distance.
• Near Limit Mode
Can be set in a range from 1000 (∞) to C000 (10 mm).
The focus range is narrowed by excluding the
unnecessary range.
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Basic Functions
White Balance
White Balance has the following modes, all of which
can be set using VISCA Commands.
• Auto White Balance
Auto white balance obtains the proper color
reproduction by automatically adjusting white
balance to ensure a white object always looks white.
This function computes the white balance value
output using color information from the entire screen.
It outputs the proper value using a pre-set value for a
color temperature radiating from a black subject
based on a rage of values from 2000 to 10000K.
This mode is the default setting.
Note
When the light source suddenly changes from the light
source available when the FCB camera was turned on, the
proper color reproduction may not be obtained because the
system cannot compensate the sudden change of color
temperature.
• 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 (
1
/30 s)
• Iris Priority
Variable Iris (F1.8 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and
Shutter speed.
• Manual
Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain.
• Bright
Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F2.0, 17 steps at
0 dB: F1.8, 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
1
/15, 1/8, or 1/4 s. The picture output is read at a normal
1
/30,
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,
The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps
between F1.8 and Close.
The gain and shutter speed are set automatically
according to the brightness of the subject.
The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain
(16 steps) can be set freely by the user.
AE – Bright
The bright control function adjusts both the gain and
iris using an internal algorithm according to a
brightness level freely set by the user. Exposure is
controlled by gain when dark and by iris when bright.
As both gain and iris are fixed, this mode is used when
exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching
from Full Auto or Shutter Priority Mode to Bright
Mode, the current status will be retained for a short
period of time.
Only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto” or
“Shutter Priority,” the user can switch it to “Bright.”
Gain
AGC
IRIS
MAX
OPEN
IRIS curve
Gain curve
MIN
CLOSE
DarkBright
Controlled
by gain
Bright limit which controllable
for this unit
Controlled by IRIS
DataIrisGainDataIrisGain
1FF1.828 dB0FF2.40 dB
1EF1.826 dB0EF2.80 dB
1DF1.824 dB0DF3.40 dB
1CF1.822 dB0CF4.00 dB
1BF1.820 dB0BF4.80 dB
1AF1.818 dB0AF5.60 dB
19F1.816 dB09F6.80 dB
18F1.814 dB08F8.00 dB
17F1.812 dB07F9.60 dB
16F1.810 dB06F110 dB
15F1.88 dB05F140 dB
14F1.86 dB04F160 dB
13F1.84 dB03F190 dB
12F1.82 dB02F220 dB
11F1.80 dB01F280 dB
10F2.00 dB00CLOSE0 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% and
the rest should be set to 0%. The range of the Spot AE
frame is fixed to five blocks vertically and four blocks
horizontally.
Horizontal 16
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1
2
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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Basic Functions
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the
internal reference brightness level used in the AE
mode by steps of 1.5 dB.
DataStep
0E710.5 dB
0D69 dB
0C57.5 dB
0B46 dB
0A34.5 dB
0923 dB
0811.5 dB
0700 dB
06–1–1.5 dB
05–2–3 dB
04–3–4.5 dB
03–4–6 dB
02–5–7.5 dB
01–6–9 dB
00–7–10.5 dB
Setting value
Effect
It consists of the following function.
• Black White: Monochrome Image
New VISCA Commands
The following two commands have been added.
• Register Set command
Changing the value of the register of the camera
control CPU directly enables use of a large number of
modes.
Note
After changing the command, be sure to turn the camera off once,
and then turn on again. Otherwise the new command will not
become effective and the mode will not be changed.
Function
Register set
Syntax
8x 01 04 24 mm 0p 0p ff
Note
VISCA bit rate
Frame rate
Digital I/F format
selection register
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.
VISCA Baud Rate
Frame Rate
IF Mode
Register #
mm
00
70
71
Value
pp
00
9600 bps
01
19200 bps
02
38400 bps
01
29.97 fps
02
25 fps
01
Progressive
02
Interlace (REC656 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.
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Basic Functions
Digital Image Output Modes
Three kinds of digital image output modes are
available. Also, 30 fps and 25 fps modes are available
for each of these digital image output modes. In total,
six digital image output modes are supported.
I/F mode
16bit
Progressive
8bit
Progressive
8bit Interlace
Scan
Mode set at the factory : 16-bit PS, 29.97 fps
Selecting digital image output modes
• The S501 switch of the FCB camera allows you to
change the output mode between 16-bit and 8-bit
output modes.
• The new VISCA command allows you to select either
PS mode or IS mode.
Selecting frame rate
New VISCA commands allow you to select either
29.97 (p) or 25.0 (p) mode.
Either 59.94 (i) or 50.0 (i) is available for Interlace.
Output
YUV
16-bit 4:2:2
YUV
8-bit 4:2:2
YUV
8-bit 4:2:2
SYNC
HSYNC/
VSYNC
HSYNC/
VSYNC
SAV/EAV
HSYNC/
VSYNC
SAV/EAV
Frame rate
29.97 fps /
25.0 fps
29.97 fps /
25.0 fps
29.97 fps /
25.0 fps
Clock
13.5 MHz
27.0 MHz
27.0 MHz
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
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 28.
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 a Command.
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 13.
Alarm
For details, see page 17.
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Title Display
The camera can be given a title containing up to 20
characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The
position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of
the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed.
Vposition00 to 0A
Hposition00 to 17
Blink
Color03Red
00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
00White
01Yellow
02Violet
04Cyan
05Green
06Blue
Basic Functions
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Basic Functions
Privacy Zone Function
Privacy Zone masking protects private objects and
areas such as house windows, entrances, and exits
which are within the camera’s range of vision but not
subject to surveillance.
Privacy zone masking can be masked on the monitor to
protect privacy.
Timing chart
8x 01 .. .. FF
(Mask Setting Command)
Features
•Mask can be set on up to 24 places according to Pan/
Tilt positions.
•Mask can be displayed on 8 places per screen
simultaneously.
• Privacy Zones are displayed according to priority in
alphabetical order.
• Individual on/off zone masking settings.
•Two colors from among 28 colors including a mosaic
can be individually set for each of 24 privacy zones.
(Color mosaic masking is available for privacy zone.)
• Interlocking control with zooming.
• Interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
•Non-interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
1V
Setting command is reflected
at this timing.
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Privacy Zone Setting Command List
Basic Functions
Command SetCommand
CAM_PrivacyZone
SetMask
Display
SetMaskColor
SetPanTiltAngle
SetPTZMask
Non_InterlockMask
Grid On
Grid Off
CenterLineOn
Command PacketComments
8x 01 04 76 mm nn
0r 0r 0s 0s FF
8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF
8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF
8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF
8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p
0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF
8x 01 04 6F mm
0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
8x 01 04 7C 02 FF
8x 01 04 7C 03 FF
8x 01 04 7C 04 FF
Setting Mask(Size)
See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn: setting”, and
“rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15.
Setting Mask Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 15.
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 15.
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 15.
ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle
Setting the direct position of PTZ
mm: See “mm: mask setting list” and “Setting
pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 15.
ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom
Setting non-interlocking the mask to pan/tilt
See “mm: mask setting list” and “pp: x, qq: y,
rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15.
Setting Grid Display On/Off
Setting the center line On
Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List
Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet
CAM_Privacy
DisplayInq
CAM_PrivacyPan
TiltInq
CAM_Privacy
PTZInq
CAM_Privacy
MonitorInq
8x 09 04 77 FFy0 50 pp pp pp pp FF
8x 09 04 79 FFy0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF
8x 09 04 7B mm FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r
0r 0r FF
8x 09 04 6F FF
y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF
Comments
Inquiry about the status of Setting Mask
Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 15.
1:On, 0:Off
Inquiry about the pan/tilt position currently set
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 15.
ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt
Inquiry about pan/tilt/zoom position at the mm
Mask setting
See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/
tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 15.
ppp: Pan Position,
qqq: Tilt Position
rrrr: Zoom Position
Inquiry about the mask currently displayed
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 15.
The priority order of the mask display is in the sequence from A
(highest) to X (lowest).
When you set the parameters of masks non-sequentially, it is
recommended that you set the mask whose priority order is higher,
first.
Set the angle resolution to 360 (degree)/4096 (1000h).
400h800hC00h
800h
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Basic Functions
Details of Setting Commands
Set Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
Parameters:
mmSetting Mask
See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 15.
nnSelects new setting or resetting for the zone. See nn:
Setting” in “Parameters” on page 15.
rrSets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ssSets the half value “h” of the Mask Height.
See “rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15.
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 15.
Comments: Each of 24 Privacy zones can be
switched on and off individually by a single
VISCA command. If you want to display a
Privacy zone, you must set its bit to 1. If you do
not want to display a Privacy zone, you must set
its bit to 0.
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones correspond with the BIT.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 15.
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 15.
Comments: Two different color masks can be
chosen.
The colors can be chosen from among 14 colors
including the possibility for semi-transparency of
each color. Therefore two colors from among the
total of 28 colors can be individually set for each
of 24 privacy zones.
If the bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “0”,
mask color will be “qq” color (Color code). If the
bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “1”, the
mask color will be “rr” color (Color code).
Example: 8x 01 04 78 00 00 00 03 10 07 FF
The mask color of Mask_A and Mask_B is White
(color code 07h), and the mask color of the other
Mask (C to X) is semi-transparent Black (color
code 10h).
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page
15.
Comments: Pan/Tilt angle settings are hexadecimal
data.
The resolution of Pan/Tilt angle is 0.088 degrees.
Note
When you set the pan/tilt angle, locate the pan/tilt position at the
center point of the FCB camera’s position.
Non Interlock Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s
FF
Parameters:
mmSetting Mask
See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 15.
ppSets the center position “x” of the Mask on screen.
qqSets the center position “y” of the Mask on screen.
rrSets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ssSets the half value “h” of the Mask Height.
See “pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15.
Commands: Mask does not interlock with pan/tilt.
The limitations of parameters are as follows.
(hexadecimal representation)
x: ±50h
w: ±50h
y: ±3ch
h: ±3ch
Note
When the Set Mask command and the Non Interlock Mask
command are set to the same mask, the command set later
becomes effective.
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Basic Functions
Grid
Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask
positions (see the figure below).
14hex (20(10))
14hex (20(10))
Alarm Function
This function instructs the camera to detect movement
within the monitoring area and then send an alarm
signal automatically.
A High level signal is output when camera detects
movement inside the monitoring area. A Low level
signal is output when object stops moving.
However, when the mode is set to “DAY/NIGHT”, the
High level signal is output for dark and the Low level
signal is output for bright.
The Detect signal goes out through the serial command
(VISCA) communication line.
Example
1. A door is motionless, so the Detect Level is Low.
2. At the moment when the door is opened by
someone, the Detect Level goes to High.
3. The Detect Level is High while the shooting object
is moving.
4. When the door is closed, Detect Level goes to Low
again, or signals are output only once at the time of
switching between High Level and Low Level.
Set Day Night Level8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0pppp: Day distinction AE level
0q 0q 0q FFqqq: Night distinction AE level.
90 07 04 6B 01 FFHigh signal output
(Low t High edge)
90 07 04 6B 00 FFLow signal output
(High t Low edge)
VISCA Mode Code (pp) Details of Mode
00Set the internal focus position. When focus movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When focus goes
back to the previous position, the detect signal is Low.
01Set a fixed period of time. When focus does not move during the time, the focus position is memorized as a
rest position and the detect signal is Low.
When focus moves, the detect signal is High. Afterwards when focus does not move for the fixed period of
time, the focus position is memorized and the detect signal becomes Low.
02Set the internal AE Level. When AE movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When AE Level goes
back to the previous level, the detect signal is Low.
03Set a fixed period of time. When AE Level does not change during this time, the AE value is memorized as a
rest value and the detect signal is Low.
When AE value changes, the detect signal is High.
Afterwards when AE value does not change for the fixed period of time, the AE value is memorized and the
detect signal becomes Low.
04mode “00” and mode “02”
05mode “00” and mode “03”
06mode “01” and mode “02”
07mode “01” and mode “03”
08mode “00” or mode “02”
09mode “00” or mode “03”
0Amode “01” or mode “02”
0Bmode “01” or mode “03”
0CDay-Night Mode