Overview Features • The EX-view HAD CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) • A Privacy Zone Masking function (max. 24 blocks) is or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and available. high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination • A mosaic masking function has been added to the required is 0.7 lux ( s (NTSC), s (PAL), ICR...
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 FCB-EX490E/EX490EP Front Left side Back Bottom 1 Lens 5 CN200 jack (for digital output) 8 Tripod screw hole 2 CN950 jack 6 TELE button When a tripod is used, please use 7 mm ( in.) or less screw to 3 CN951 jack 7 WIDE button...
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Locations of Controls FCB-EX48E/EX48EP Front Left side Back Bottom 1 Lens 5 CN200 jack (for digital output) 8 Tripod screw hole 2 CN950 jack 6 TELE button When a tripod is used, please use 7 mm ( in.) or less screw to 3 CN951 jack 7 WIDE button 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 Zoom Focus The FCB camera employs a 18 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 216 . •...
Basic Functions • Shutter Priority White Balance Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain White Balance has the following modes, all of which (1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 16 high-speed shutter speeds can be set using VISCA Commands. plus 6 low-speed shutter speeds) 1) Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to •...
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Basic Functions AE – Iris priority Data Iris Gain Data Iris Gain The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps F1.4 28 dB 0 dB between F1.4 and Close. F1.4 26 dB F2.4 0 dB The gain and shutter speed are set automatically, F1.4 24 dB F2.8...
Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Aperture Control Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the Aperture control is a function which adjusts the internal reference brightness level used in the AE enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture. mode, by steps of 1.5 dB. There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from “no enhancement.”...
Basic Functions The wide dynamic range mode includes the following Noise Reduction operation modes. The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise • WD Mode (both random and non-random) to provide clearer This mode corrects blocked-up shadows and blown- images. By combining 2D filtering according to out highlights in accordance with the intensity brightness and image color, and 3D filtering according difference.
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Basic Functions Slow shutter – Auto/Manual When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting) When set to “Auto,” ensures that the slow shutter is set Shutter 1/60 sec automatically when the brightness drops. Effective IRIS OPEN only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto.” Set to “Slow Shutter Manual”...
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Basic Functions Note Others Rewriting of memory is not unlimited. Be careful to avoid using E-FLIP the memory area for such as unnecessary tasks as rewriting the This function turns the video output from the camera contents of the memory for every operation. upside down.
Basic Functions Privacy Zone Settings Synchronization methods For details, see page 16. Internal and external synchronization are available; Motion detection VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them. For details, see page 20. • Internal synchronization An internal vibrator inside the camera generates a synchronizing signal as a basic oscillator.
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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 18.
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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).
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.
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.
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. The CN101 is connected to the FCB camera main unit.
Basic Functions Key Function Specifications Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display ZOOM WIDE FAST 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 AUTO WB Switch to AUTO WB mode. Request Auto WB mode. No display ONE PUSH Switch to One Push WB mode when pressed Request One Push WB mode One Push indication once and capture data when pressed 2nd time.
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Basic Functions Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display Others APERTURE Increase aperture (Aperture UP) Request UP. Aperture bar displayed for 3 s. APERTURE Decrease aperture (Aperture DOWN) Request DOWN. Aperture bar displayed DOWN for 3 s. BRIGHT UP Raise brightness setting (Bright UP) Request UP./Pressing Bright bar display (When not in Bright mode, switching to Bright mode...
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 WD Alarm On/Off Auto ICR Alarm On/Off NR Level Gain Limit — Color Enhancement On/Off Title Display On/Off Title 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.
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. No ACK message is returned for cancel one of any two commands which have been inquiries.
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...
Command List FCB Camera Commands New Command List (1/1) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_IRCorrection Standard 8x 01 04 11 00 FF FOCUS IR compensation data switching IR Light 8x 01 04 11 01 FF CAM_WB Outdoor Auto 8x 01 04 35 06 FF Outdoor auto Sodium Lamp Auto 8x 01 04 35 07 FF...
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Command List Inquiry Command List (4/4) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_ColorEnhanceInq 8x 09 04 20 FF y0 50 mm nn pp qq rr ss tt uu FF mm: Threshold level nn: Hysteresis width pp: Fixed color Y of high-intensity side qq: Fixed color Cr of high-intensity side rr: Fixed color Cb of high-intensity side ss: Fixed color Y of low-intensity side...
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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 WB Mode Source Address Gain Position 0 Completion Message (50h) Bright Position Aperture Gain Exposure Mode R Gain (H) 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 Function1 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 Enlargement Function2 Query Command ..... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 04 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address WideD short exposure Source Address Exposure ratio (L) 0 Completion Message (50h) WideD mode (0: OFF, 1: ON, 2: Auto ON/OFF, 3: ON (RatioFIx), 4: ON (Dver)) WideD screen display...
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 F1.4 +28 dB Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom 36 Lens Positon Data F1.4 +26 dB F1.4 +24 dB 0000 F1.4 +22 dB 1804 F1.4 +20 dB 2296 F1.4 +18 dB...
Command List Digital Zoom Combine mode Title setting X12-NTSC/PAL Line number 00 to 0A H-position 00 to 17 Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Ratio Position Data 00: Dose not blink Blink 4000 01: Blinks 6000 White 6A80 Yellow 7000 Violet 7300 Color 7540 Cyan...
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Command List Register Setting Others AF Active Time Register No. Value AF Interval Time VISCA 9600 bps Baud Rate Spot AE X position 19200 bps Spot AE Y position 38400 bps R Gain English Language B Gain Chinese Aperture Level CCD Scanning Interlaced Mode...
Specifications Specifications FCB-490E/P Back light compensation Picture elements FCB-EX490E: Approx. 380K pixels ON/OFF FCB-EX490EP: Approx. 440K pixels Electronic shutter speed Horizontal resolution FCB-EX490E: 550 TV lines (WIDE end) 1/4 to 1/10000 sec. (20 steps) Lens 18 zoom FCB-EX490EP: F= 4.1 mm (WIDE) to 73.8 mm 1/3 to 1/10000 sec.
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Specifications FCB-48E/P 3D noise reduction Picture elements FCB-EX48E: Approx. 380K pixels ON/OFF FCB-EX48EP: Approx. 440K pixels (level 5 to 1 / OFF, 6 steps) Horizontal resolution Color Enhancement 550 TV lines (WIDE end) ON/OFF Lens 18 zoom Aperture control 16 steps F= 4.1 mm (WIDE) to 73.8 mm Preset 6-POSITIONS...
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Specifications FCB-EX490EP Digital Output Timing [50p mode] Horizontal 1H = 1816CLK 1504CLK Effective pixel 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 304CLK CLK [56.75 MHz] Data out [0-7] 625H Vertical 582H Effective line Data out [0-7] BLK : Black data (Y 10, Cb/Cr 80) FCB-EX490EP Digital Output Timing [25p mode] Horizontal...
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Specifications FCB-EX490E Digital Output Timing [60p mode] Horizontal 1H = 1820CLK 1536CLK Effective pixel 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 276CLK CLK [57.2727 MHz] Data out [0-7] 525H Vertical 494H Effective line Data out [0-7] BLK : Black data (Y 10, Cb/Cr 80) FCB-EX490E Digital Output Timing [30p mode] Horizontal...
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Specifications FCB-EX490E Digital Output Timing [60i mode] Horizontal 1H = 1820CLK 1536CLK Effective pixel 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 276CLK CLK [28.6363 MHz] Data out [0-7] FLD2 FLD1 ODD LINE FLD2 EVEN LINE Vertical 247H Effective line 247H Effective line Data out [0-7] BLK : Black data (Y 10, Cb/Cr 80) FCB-EX490EP Digital Output Timing [50i mode]...
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Specifications FCB-EX48E Digital Output Timing [60i mode] Horizontal 1H = 1820CLK 1536CLK Effective pixel 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 4CLK 276CLK Black data Black data CLK [28.6363 MHz] Data out [0-7] FLD2 FLD1 ODD LINE FLD2 EVEN LINE Vertical 247H 247H Effective line Effective line Black Black...
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Specifications DIGITAL Image Output Y, Cr, Cb 4:2:2 FORMAT...
Specifications Dimensions FCB-EX490E/P Front Right side (52.65) 88.5 (52.55) 5.05 39.75 (25) 48.3 4-M2 Within a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or less form the side Left side 85.2 CN702 CN200 TELE WIDE 7-M2 2-M2 Within a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or less form the top surface Within a depth of 3 mm (...
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Specifications Dimensions FCB-EX48E/P Front Right side 88.5 (25) 5.05 39.75 48.3 4-M2 Within a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or less form the side Left side 85.2 CN200 CN702 TELE WIDE 7-M2 Within a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or less form the top surface 2-M2...
Specifications CN951 Pin assignment KYOCERA ELCO Co. 00 6200 509 130 000+ Pin No. Name Level CMOS 5 V (low: max 0.8 V, high: min 2.0 V) Read Data CMOS 5 V (low: max 0.1 V, high: min 4.4 V) Send Data GND (for RxD&TxD) DC IN 9.0 V±3 V...
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Specifications CN200 KYOCERA ELCO Co. 086222012101848+ Pin No. Name Level Digital Out 0 0 - 3.3 Vp-p Digital Out 1 0 - 3.3 Vp-p Digital Out 2 0 - 3.3 Vp-p Digital Out 3 0 - 3.3 Vp-p Digital Out 4 0 - 3.3 Vp-p Digital Out 5 0 - 3.3 Vp-p...