Overview Features • The EX-view HAD CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination required is 1.4 lux ( s (NTSC), s (PAL), ICR OFF). • 36× optical zoom (432× with digital zoom) •...
Overview Precautions In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Software Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony product. Corporation or use of the software with customer developed application software may damage hardware, Phenomena specific to CCD image the application program or the camera.
Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Front Back Bottom 1 Lens 4 TELE button 7 Tripod screw holes 2 CN902 jack 5 WIDE button When a tripod is used, please use 7 mm ( in.) or less screws to 3 CN901 jack 6 CN601 jack (for key SW) attach it to the camera.
Basic Functions Basic Functions In general Overview of Functions • Power On/Off Powers the camera on and off. When the power is off, VISCA commands are the basis of camera control. the camera is able to accept only the lowest level of VISCA Commands;...
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Basic Functions - Normal AF Mode Zoom This is the normal mode for AF operations. The FCB camera employs a 36× optical zoom lens - Interval AF Mode combined with a digital zoom function; this camera The mode used for AF movements carried out at allows you to zoom up to 432×.
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Basic Functions • Bright White Balance Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at White Balance has the following modes, all of which 0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB) can be set using VISCA Commands. AE –...
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Basic Functions AE – Manual When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter (16 steps) can be set freely by the user. Priority mode is maintained.
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Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Back Light Compensation Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the When the background of the subject is too bright, or internal reference brightness level used in the AE when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.
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Basic Functions Effect When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting) It consists of the following functions. Shutter 1/60 sec • Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal IRIS OPEN • Black White: Monochrome Image GAIN IRIS Others ICR ON SHUTTER E-FLIP This function turns the video output from the camera Dark Bright upside down.
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Basic Functions User Memory Area Synchronization methods A user area of 16 bytes allows you to write data, such as an ID for each customer, data for each system, and Internal and external synchronization are available; so on, freely. VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them. •...
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone Masking Function Features • Mask can be set on up to 24 places according to Pan/ Privacy Zone masking protects private objects and Tilt positions. areas such as house windows, entrances, and exits • Mask can be displayed on 8 places per screen which are within the camera’s range of vision but not simultaneously.
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone Setting Command List Command Packet Command Set Command Comments CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask Setting Mask(Size) 8x 01 04 76 mm nn See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn: setting”, and 0r 0r 0s 0s FF “rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15. Display Setting Mask Display On/Off 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF...
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Basic Functions Parameters mm: Mask setting list nn:Setting Mask Name mm (Hex) Setting Mask Name mm (Hex) Mask_A Resetting the zone size (the value of w,h) Mask_M for the existing mask. Mask_B Mask_N Setting newly the zone size (the value of Mask_C Mask_O w,h).
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Basic Functions Comments: Two different color masks can be Details of Setting Commands chosen. Set Mask The colors can be chosen from among 14 colors Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF including the possibility for semi-transparency of Parameters: each color.
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Basic Functions Alarm Function Grid Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask This function instructs the camera to detect movement positions (see the figure below). within the monitoring area and then send an alarm By executing the Center Line On command, only the x signal automatically.
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Basic Functions ALARM Setting Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM _ Alarm 8x 01 04 6B 02 FF Alarm start 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...
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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.
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Basic Functions Mode “01” Focus Position into memory Alarm On Hysteresis is set to the factory preset. AE moves. Focus moves outside of the hysteresis. High level signal output * Repeat this loop until Alarm off. AE does not move for AE does not move for a period of time.
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Basic Functions Mode “02” Set to the factory preset Set the AE level Hysteresis. AE Level into memory Alarm On AE moves AE moves outside of the hysteresis. High level signal output * Repeat this loop until Alarm off. AE goes back to the previous level.
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Basic Functions Mode “03” AE level into memory Alarm On Hysteresis is set to the factory preset. AE moves. AE moves outside of the hysteresis. High level signal output * Repeat this loop until Alarm off. AE does not move for AE does not move for a period of time.
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Basic Functions Details of Mode “01”/”03" T1: Reset interval timer (5sec) T2: Detect timer (2sec) T3: High level signal count timer (2sec) Alarm ON Hysteresis Reset Focus Pos AE Level Reset Reset Reset High Signal level Mode “04” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “02”...
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Basic Functions Mode “05” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “03” High output Low output Mode “06” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “02” High output Low output Mode “07” High output result of mode “01”...
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Basic Functions Mode “08” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “02” High output result of mode “02” High output High output High output Low output Mode “09” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “03” High output result of mode “03”...
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Basic Functions Mode “0B” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “03” High output result of mode “03” High output High output High output Low output Day-Night Mode (Mode “0C”) Set the Day-Night Mode and the Day/ Setting by the VISCA Cmd.
Basic Functions Eclipse Vibration Specifications When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. Test Method (Random vibration) • Fix the camera at the four fixation points of the base using M2 screws. • Perform the random vibration test under the following conditions in the X, Y and Z directions for 20 minutes in each direction.
The circuitry shown below is an example. Note that all switches in the figure do not function in all models. For more information, refer to the command list, check functions on the camera, or contact your Sony dealer. S101 S112...
Basic Functions Key Function Specifications Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display ZOOM WIDE Move ZOOM to WIDE side quickly. Pressing repeatedly allowed. ZOOM bar displayed for 3 s. WIDE SLOW Move ZOOM to WIDE side slowly. Pressing repeatedly allowed. ZOOM bar displayed for 3 s.
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Basic Functions Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display FEATURE FREEZE Capture still image. Switch on/off. FREEZE indication Horizontal reversal Switch on/off. Horizontal reversal REVERSE indication BLACK & Black-and-white output Switch on/off. B&W display WHITE NEGA ART Negative art output Switch on/off.
Basic Functions Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup Initial settings for the various functions of the FCB camera are indicated in the “Initial settings” column. The “Custom preset” column indicates whether the custom preset function can be used to store the settings.
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Basic Functions Custom Back up Mode/Position setting Initial settings preset at standby Title Display On/Off Title Setting — Mask Setting — Mask Display On/Off Mask Color Setting — Alarm On/Off Alarm Mode — Alarm Detect Level — E-Flip On/Off Privacy Zone On/Off Privacy Zone Setting —...
SOFTWARE) AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE. THIS CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION..............................................1)VISCA is a protocol which controls consumer camcorders developed by Sony. “VISCA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Command List VISCA Communication assigned address 2 is 82H. In the command list, as the header is 8X, input the address of the camera at X. The Specifications header of the reply packet from the camera assigned address 1 is 90H. The packet from the camera assigned VISCA packet structure address 2 is A0H.
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Command List Responses for commands and inquiries Command execution cancel ● ACK message To cancel a command which has already been sent, Returned by the FCB camera when it receives a send the Cancel command as the next command. To command.
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Description CAM_VersionInq 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID (0020: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 0442: FCB-EX1000 0443: FCB-EX1000P JJJJ = ROM revision KK = Maximum socket #(02)
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Command List VISCA Command/ACK Protocol Command Command Message Reply Message Comments General Command 81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 41 FF (ACK)+90 51 FF Returns ACK when a command has been accepted, and (Example) (Completion) Completion when a command has been executed. 90 42 FF 90 52 FF 81 01 04 38 FF...
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Command List VISCA Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Messages Comments Command Messages z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (y:Socket No.) Completion z0 5y FF Returned when the command has been executed. (y:Socket No.) z = Device address + 8 Error Messages Comments Command Messages...
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Command List Block Inquiry Command List Lens Control System Inquiry Commands ....Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address Focus Near Limit (H) 0 Completion Message (50h) DZoomMode 0: Combine 1: Separate 0: Normal 1: Interval 2: Zoom Trigger...
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Command List Camera Control System Inquiry Commands ..Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Gain Position Source Address WB Mode 0 Completion Message (50h) Bright Position Aperture Gain Exposure Mode Exposure Comp.
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Command List Other Inquiry Commands ........Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address External Lock 1: Provided 0: Not provided Memory 1: Provided 0: Not provided Source Address Clock 1: Provided 0: Not provided ICR 1: Provided 0: Not 0 Completion Message (50h)
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Command List Enlargement Function Query Command ....Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Advanced Privacy (1: AF Interval Time (H) Source Address Provided, 0: Not provided) Alarm (1: Provided, 0: Not provided) 0 Completion Message (50h) Picture flip (1: Provided, 0:...
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Command List VISCA Command Setting Values Exposure control (1/2) Gain 28 dB 26 dB NTSC (s) PAL (s) 24 dB Shutter Speed 1/10000 1/10000 22 dB 1/6000 1/6000 20 dB 1/4000 1/3500 18 dB 1/3000 1/2500 16 dB 1/2000 1/1750 14 dB 1/1500 1/1250...
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Command List Exposure control (2/2) Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) IRIS GAIN Bright F1.6 28 dB Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom ×35 Lens Positon Data F1.6 26 dB ×1 F1.6 24 dB 0000 ×2 F1.6 22 dB 166F ×3 F1.6 20 dB 1FF0...
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Command List Digital Zoom Combine mode Others X35-NTSC/PAL R,B gain 00~FF Aperture 00~0F Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Ratio Position Data ×1 4000 ×2 Title setting 6000 ×3 6A80 Vposition 00 to 0A ×4 7000 Hposition 00 to 17 ×5 7300 00: Dose not blink ×6 7540...
Specifications Specifications Picture elements FCB-EX1000: Approx. 380K pixels Electronic shutter speed FCB-EX1000P: Approx. 440K pixels FCB-EX1000: 1/4 to Horizontal resolution 1/10000 sec. (20 steps) NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) FCB-EX1000P: 1/3 to PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end) 1/10000 sec. (20 steps) Lens 36×...
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Specifications Dimensions Front Right side Within a depth of 3 mm in.) or less form the side Left side Within a depth of 2 mm ( in.) or less form the top surface Within a depth of 3 mm Bottom in.) or less form the side (Tripod screw for camera) Within a depth of 7 mm (...