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A-C4E-100-11 (1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-IX11A/IX11AP
2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 A-C4E-100-11 (1) Color Camera Module Technical Manual FCB-IX11A/IX11AP 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ... 3 Locations of Controls ... 4 Basic Functions ... 5 Overview of Functions ... 5 Eclipse ... 11 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics ... 11 Vibration Specifications ... 11 Key Switch Circuitry ... 12 Key Function Specifications ... 13 Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup ...

  • Page 3: Features

    • 10 optical zoom. • Adopts a newly developed DSP for improved picture quality when using the digital zoom or the slow shutter. • VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables the camera to be controlled remotely by commands from a host computer/controller. •...

  • Page 4: Locations Of Controls

    Locations of Controls Main Unit Front Rear Left side 1 Lens 2 CN901 connector 3 WIDE button 4 TELE button Bottom 5 CN701 connector 6 CN751 connector 7 Tripod screw holes When a tripod is used, please use 5.5 mm ( screws to attach it to the camera.

  • Page 5: Basic Functions

    Overview of Functions VISCA commands form the basis of camera control. Timing Chart As VISCA Command processing can only be carried out once 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.
  • Page 6 Zoom The FCB series camera employs an 10 optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to zoom up to 40 . 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).

  • Page 7: White Balance

    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.
  • Page 8 AE – Manual 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.

  • Page 9: Exposure Compensation

    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 Setting value 10.5 dB 9 dB 7.5 dB 6 dB 4.5 dB 3 dB 1.5 dB 0 dB –1...
  • Page 10 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 •...

  • Page 11: Eclipse

    Eclipse When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics Wave Length [nm] Vibration Specifications Test Method (Random vibration) • Fix the camera at the four fixation points of the base using M2 screws.

  • Page 12: Key Switch Circuitry

    Key Switch Circuitry S101 S112 R105 R101 8200 3900 DZOOM S102 S113 R106 1200 WIDE FAST S103 S114 R107 1200 AF ON/OFF S104 S115 R108 1200 CN101 AE AUTO KEY_AD0 S105 S116 KEY_AD1 R109 KEY_AD2 1200 KEY_AD3 KEY_AD4 AUTO WB KEY_AD5 S117 KEY_AD6...

  • Page 13: Key Function Specifications

    Key Function Specifications Classification Name Function ZOOM WIDE Move ZOOM to WIDE side quickly. WIDE SLOW Move ZOOM to WIDE side slowly. TELE SLOW Move ZOOM to TELE side slowly. TELE FAST Move ZOOM to TELE side quickly. D-ZOOM DZOOM Turn on/off the mode for shifting from optical MAX to electronic ZOOM in combined mode.
  • Page 14 Classification Name Function FEATURE FREEZE Capture still image. Horizontal reversal REVERSE BLACK & Black-and-white output WHITE NEGA ART Negative art output MUTE Mute video output DISPLAY TIME/DATE Set date and time. Start setting with Exec, make settings with Up/ Down key, and confirm settings with Exec. TIME/DATE Switch display mode between OFF t time display t date display t date and time display...

  • Page 15: Initial Settings, Custom Preset And Backup

    Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup Initial settings for the various functions of the FCB- IX11A/IX11AP are indicated in the “Initial settings” column. The “Custom preset” column indicates whether the custom preset function can be used to store the settings. The function enables the stored settings to be recalled automatically when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 16 Mode/Position Title Display On/Off Title Setting Key Lock On/Off Camera ID Note The number of times data can be written to EEPROM (by executing Custom Preset) is limited. Custom Initial settings preset — 0000h Basic Functions Standby backup...

  • Page 17: Mode Condition

    Basic Functions...
  • Page 18 Basic Functions...
  • Page 19 Basic Functions...

  • Page 20: Command List

    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 Overview of VISCA In VISCA the device outputting commands, for example, a computer, is called the controller.
  • Page 21 VISCA Controller VISCA network structure VISCA Communication Specifications VISCA Packet Structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet. The first byte of the packet is called the header and comprises the sender’s and receiver’s addresses. For example, the header of the packet sent to the FCB series camera assigned address 1 from the controller (address 0) is hexadecimal 81H.
  • Page 22 Command and Inquiry Command Sends operational commands to the FCB series camera. Inquiry Used for inquiring about the current state of the FCB series camera. Command Packet Note Inquiry 8X QQ RR ... FF = Command/Inquiry, = category code QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter), 07 (camera 2) X = 1 to 7: FCB series camera address Responses for Commands and Inquiries...
  • Page 23 X = 9 to F: FCB series camera address +8 (For reply packet) X0 50 FF 88 01 00 01 FF Command List Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description HH JJ JJ KK FF (0020: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 042E=FCB-IX11A 042F=FCB-IX11AP JJJJ = ROM revision KK = Maximum socket # (02)
  • Page 24 VISCA Command/ACK Protocol Command Command Message General Command 81 01 04 38 02 FF (Example) 81 01 04 38 FF (Example) 81 01 04 38 02 FF (Example) 81 01 04 08 02 FF (Example) Inquiry Command 81 09 04 38 FF (Example) 81 09 05 38 FF (Example)

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    VISCA Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Messages Command Messages z0 4y FF (y:Socket No.) Completion z0 5y FF (y:Socket No.) z = Device address + 8 Error Messages Command Messages Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF Command Buffer Full z0 60 03 FF Command Canceled z0 6y 04 FF (y:Socket No.)

  • Page 26: Fcb Series Camera Commands

    FCB Series Camera Commands FCB Series Camera Command List (1/3) Command Set Command AddressSet Broadcast IF_Clear Broadcast CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_Zoom Stop Tele(Standard) Wide(Standard) Tele(Variable) Wide(Variable) Direct CAM_DZoom Combine Mode Separate Mode Stop Tele(Variable) Wide(Variable) x1/Max Direct CAM_Focus Stop Far(Standard) Near(Standard) Far(Variable) Near(Variable) Direct...
  • Page 27 FCB Series Camera Command List (2/3) Command Set Command CAM_WB Auto Indoor Outdoor One Push WB Manual One Push Trigger CAM_RGain Reset Down Direct CAM_BGain Reset Down Direct CAM_AE Full Auto Manual Shutter Priority Iris Priority Bright CAM_SlowShutter Auto Manual CAM_Shutter Reset Down...
  • Page 28 FCB Series Camera Command List (3/3) Command Set Command CAM_Aperture Reset Down Direct CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect Neg.Art B&W CAM_Memory Reset Recall CAM_CUSTOM Reset Recall CAM_Display On/Off CAM_Date/TimeSet Date/TimeSet CAM_DateDisplay CAM_TimeDisplay CAM_Title Title Set1 Title Set2 Title Set3 Title Clear CAM_Mute On/Off CAM_KEY Lock CA_ID Write...
  • Page 29 FCB Series Camera Inquiry Command List (1/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF CAM_DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq 8x 09 04 36 FF CAM_DZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 46 FF CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF CAM_FocusPosInq...
  • Page 30 FCB Series Camera Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF CAM_DisplayModeInq 8x 09 04 15 FF (8x 09 06 06 FF) CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq 8x 09 04 74 FF...
  • Page 31 FCB Series Camera Block Inquiry Command List Lens Control System Inquiry Commands (1/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address 0 Completion Message (50h) Zoom Position (HH) Zoom Position (HL) Zoom Position (LH) Zoom Position (LL) Byte Comments...
  • Page 32 Lens Control System Inquiry Commands (2/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Comments DZoomMode 1: Separate 0: Combine AF Mode 0: Normal 1: Interval 2: Zoom Trigger AF Sensitivity 1: Normal 0: Slow Digital Zoom 1:On 0:Off Focus Mode 1:Auto 0:Manual Low Contrast Detection 1: Yes 0: No Camera Memory Recall 1: Executing 0: Stopped...
  • Page 33 Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (1/2)... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address 0 Completion Message (50h) R Gain (H) R Gain (L) B Gain (H) B Gain (L) Byte Comments WB Mode Aperture Gain Exposure Mode Spot AE 1: On 0: Off...
  • Page 34 Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (2/2)... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte Comments Gain Position Bright Position Exposure Comp. Position 1 Terminator (FFh) Command List...
  • Page 35 Other Inquiry Commands (1/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address 0 Completion Message (50h) Key Lock 1: On 0: Off Power 1:On 0:Off Freeze 1:On 0:Off LR Reverse 1:On 0:Off Mute 1: On 0: Off Title Display 1: On 0: Off Display 1: On 0: Off Picture Effect Mode...
  • Page 36 Other Inquiry Commands (2/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Comments External Lock 1: Provided 0: Not provided Memory 1: Provided 0: Not provided Clock 1: Provided 0: Not provided System 1:PAL 0:NTSC V-Phase (H) V-Phase (L) 1 Terminator (FFh) Command List...
  • Page 37 Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address 0 Completion Message (50h) Digital Zoom Position (H) Digital Zoom Position (L) AF Activation Time (H) AF Activation Time (L) Byte Comments AF Interval Time (H)
  • Page 38 Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2) ... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Comments 1 Terminator (FFh) Command List...
  • Page 39 VISCA Command Setting Values Exposure Control (1/2) NTSC Shutter Speed 10000 6000 4000 3000 2000 1500 1000 Iris F1.8 F2.0 F2.4 F2.8 F3.4 F4.0 F4.8 F5.6 F6.8 F8.0 F9.6 CLOSE Gain 10000 6000 3500 2500 1750 1250 1000 Command List 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB...
  • Page 40 Exposure Control (2/2) IRIS Bright F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F1.8 F2.0 F2.4 F2.8 F3.4 F4.0 F4.8 F5.6 F6.8 F8.0 F9.6 CLOSE Exposure Comp. –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 –6 –7 Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) GAIN...
  • Page 41 Lens Control 0000 4000 Zoom Position Wide end Optical Tele end 1000 C000 Focus Position Far end Near end 1000: Over Inf 2000: 8.0 m 3000: 3.5 m 4000: 2.0 m As the distance on the left 5000: 1.4 m will differ due to temperature 6000: 1 m characteristics, etc., use as...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Image sensor type EX-view HAD CCD Picture elements FCB-IX11A: Approx. 380K pixels (768 (H) 494 (V)) FCB-IX11AP: Approx. 440K pixels (752 (H) 582 (V)) Horizontal resolution NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end) Lens 10 zoom f= 4.2 mm (WIDE) to 42 mm...
  • Page 43 Dimensions Front 39.3 (1 20.8 ( Left side 7.4 ( 11.4 ( Bottom 14±0.1 ( 15.8 ( 4-M2 Depth 4 mm ( in) or less 15.3 ( 18±0.1 ( Right side 18.5 ( Tripod screw Depth 5.5 mm ( in) or less –...
  • Page 44 Pin assignment CN901 987654321 CN751 (for communications) Pin No. Name TxD IN RxD IN AF OUT Connector type: JST S10B-ZR-SM3A-TF CN901 (for DC and video) Pin No. Name DC IN GND (for DC IN) VBS OUT Composite video signal GND (For VBS OUT) Y-Out GND (For Y) C-Out...

  • Page 45: Precautions

    Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or a fire may occur. In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product.

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