Overview Features • The Type Super HAD II CCD features 440,000 effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination required is 0.25 lux. • 10× optical zoom (120× with digital zoom) • Supporting external synchronization (V-lock) • Images with a high resolution (530 TV lines) can be obtained using a newly developed DSP for improved picture quality.
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.
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Precautions Phenomena specific to the lens Lens flare Bright light sources and other shooting conditions may cause light reflection to occur inside the camera lens and result in lens flare. Shading The corners of images may appear darker in some situations.
Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Front Back Bottom 1 Lens 5 Tripod screw hole 2 CN602 jack When a tripod is used, please use 6 mm ( in.) or less screw to 3 CN601 jack attach it to the camera. Also, 4 CN801 jack (for key SW) please be sure to attach the tripod securely.
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 Zoom Focus The FCB camera employs a 10× optical zoom lens Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set combined with a digital zoom function; this camera using VISCA Commands. allows you to zoom up to 120×. •...
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Basic Functions • Bright White Balance Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.8, 17 steps at White Balance has the following modes, all of which 0 dB: F1.8, 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 High Resolution Mode (Default) Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the A newly developed DSP function enables the filtering internal reference brightness level used in the AE of signals. This allows the camera to provide images mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.
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Basic Functions Auto ICR Mode Effect Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings It consists of the following functions. needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter. • Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is •...
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Basic Functions 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.
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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 “pp: x, qq:y, rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 16.
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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 Non Interlock Mask Motion Detection Function Command: 8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s This function instructs the camera to detect movement Parameters: within the monitoring area and then send an alarm signal automatically.
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Basic Functions • When multiple motions are detected or motion is Sending Alarms detected in another frame within the set interval • When motion is detected, the Alarm Replay following the original time the alarm was issued, command is issued via the serial command (VISCA) another alarm command is not issued.
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.
For more information, refer to the command list, check functions on the camera, or contact your Sony dealer. 1) The CN101 is connected to the CN801 on the FCB camera main unit.
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 Camera Memory Same as the initial value setting Display On/Off × × Mute On/Off Title Display On/Off Title Setting — Mask Setting — Mask Display On/Off Mask Color 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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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 044F: FCB-CX20DP JJJJ = ROM revision KK = Maximum socket #(02) X = 1 to 7: FCB camera address (For inquiry packet)
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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 AF Interval Time (H) Source Address (1: Provided, 0: Not provided) Alarm (1: Provided, 0: Not provided) 0 Completion Message (50h) Picture flip (1: Provided,...
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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 F1.8 28 dB Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom Lens Positon Data F1.8 26 dB ×1 F1.8 24 dB 0000 ×2 F1.8 22 dB 1A48 ×3 F1.8 20 dB 2590 ×4...
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Command List Lens control Register Setting Register No. Value 0000 4000 to 7AC0 Zoom Position Wide end Optical Digital VISCA 9600 bps Tele end Tele end Baud Rate 19200 bps 1000 to C000 38400 bps Focus Position Far end Near end English 1000: Over Inf Language...
Specifications Specifications FCB-CX20DP (PAL) Recommended illumination 100 to 100,000 lux S/N ratio 50 dB (Weight ON) Picture elements NTSC: Approx. 380 K pixels Back light compensation PAL: Approx. 440 K pixels ON/OFF Horizontal resolution Electronic shutter speed NTSC: 530 TV lines (WIDE end) NTSC: 1/1 s.
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Specifications Dimensions Front Left side Right side Depth 3 mm or less Guide hole for Tripod, Depth 4 mm or less Tripod screw, Depth 6 mm or less Bottom Back Depth 3 mm or less Unit: mm (inches)