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Sony FCB-EX780S Technical Manual

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A-B16-100-11 (1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX780S/EX780SP
 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 A-B16-100-11 (1) Color Camera Module Technical Manual FCB-EX780S/EX780SP  2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic Functions ............5 Overview of Functions ..........5 ECLIPSE ..............12 Initial Values, Custom Preset and Backup ....13 Mode Condition ............15 Command List ............18 VISCA/RS-232C Commands ........18 FCB-EX780S/SP Commands ........24 Specifications ............42 Precautions .............. 45...

  • Page 3: Features

    Overview Features • The CCD features 680,000 effective picture elements and an image stabilizer function for high-resolution shooting. • 25× optical zoom. • Supports external synchronization (V-lock). • Adopts newly developed DSP for improved picture quality when using the digital zoom or the slow shutter.

  • Page 4: Locations Of Controls

    Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Main Unit Front Left side Rear Bottom 1 Lens 3 CN902 jack 5 WIDE button 2 CN901 jack 4 TELE button 6 Tripod screw holes When a tripod is used, please use 10 mm ( in.) screws to attach it to the camera.

  • Page 5: Basic Functions

    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;...
  • Page 6 Basic Functions - Normal AF Mode Zoom This is the normal mode for AF operations. The EX780S/SP uses an 25× optical zoom lens. And - Interval AF Mode its digital zoom function allows you to zoom up to The mode used for AF movements carried out at 300×.
  • Page 7 Basic Functions • Bright White Balance Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F2.0, 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 –...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Auto ICR Mode Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings internal reference brightness level used in the AE needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter. mode, by steps of 1.5 dB. With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared Data...
  • Page 10 Basic Functions Memory (Position preset) Camera ID Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, This function allows you to achieve the desired status data will be saved regardless of whether it has been instantly, even without adjusting the following items...
  • Page 11 Basic Functions Title Display Synchronization methods The camera can be given a title containing up to 20 Internal and external synchronization are available; characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them. position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of •...

  • Page 12: Eclipse

    Basic Functions ECLIPSE When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. L=0.3...

  • Page 13: Initial Values, Custom Preset And Backup

    Basic Functions Initial Values, Custom Preset and Backup Initial values of functions of the FCB-EX780S/ EX780SP are indicated in the “Initial values” column. “Standby Backup” shows that data to be preserved even when the power for the camera is OFF, is designated with an a, and data that is not to be preserved is designated with an ×.
  • Page 14 Basic Functions Custom Back up Mode/Position setting Initial values setting preset at standby Title Display On/Off Title Setting — Privacy Zone On/Off Privacy Zone Setting — Key Lock On/Off Camera ID 0000h External Lock Mode Internal V-Phase Vsync edge position V-Phase Phase Inversion No inversion Note...

  • Page 15: Mode Condition

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  • Page 18: Command List

    • Start bit : 1 • Stop bit : 1/2 • Non parity Flow control using XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS, etc., is not supported..............................................1) VISCA is a protocol which controls consumer camcorders developed by Sony. “VISCA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 19 Command List VISCA Communication is 82H. In the command list, as the header is 8X, input the address of the FCB-EX780S/EX780SP at X. The Specifications header of the reply packet from the FCB-EX780S/ EX780SP assigned address 1 is 90H. The packet from...
  • Page 20 No socket (to be cancelled) X0 6Y 41 FF Command not executable X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8, Y = socket number Socket number When command messages are sent to the FCB- EX780S/SP, it is normal to send the next command message after waiting for the completion message or error message to return.
  • Page 21 88 01 00 01 FF 88 01 00 01 FF X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address (For inquiry packet) X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address +8 (For reply packet) VISCA interface and inquiry G IF_DeviceTypeInq Returns information on the VISCA interface.
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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...

  • Page 24: Fcb-Ex780S/Sp Commands

    Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Commands FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (1/4) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p: Socket No.(=1or2) CAM_Power 8x 01 04 00 02 FF...
  • Page 25 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (2/4) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_WB Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF Normal Auto Indoor 8x 01 04 35 01 FF Indoor mode Outdoor 8x 01 04 35 02 FF Outdoor mode...
  • Page 26 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (3/4) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Aperture Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF Aperture Control 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF...
  • Page 27 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (4/4) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_PrivacyZone Set1 8x 01 04 76 00 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X1, q: Y1, r: W1, s: H1 0t 0u 0v 0w FF t: X2, u: Y2, v: W2, w: H2...
  • Page 28 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (1/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF...
  • Page 29 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF...
  • Page 30 Command List FCB-EX780S/SP Block Inquiry Command List Lens control system inquiry commands (1/2) ..Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address Focus Near Limit (H) 0 Completion Message (50h) Focus Near Limit (L)
  • Page 31 Command List 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 32 Command List Camera control system inquiry commands (1/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address WB Mode 0 Completion Message (50h) Aperture Gain Exposure Mode R Gain (H) Spot AE 1: On 0: Off Back Light 1:On 0:Off R Gain (L) Exposure Comp.
  • Page 33 Command List 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)
  • Page 34 Command List Other inquiry commands (1/2) ........ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address 0 Completion Message (50h) Auto ICR 1: On 0: Off Camera ID (HH) Key Lock 1: On 0: Off Power 1:On 0:Off Stabilizer 1: On 0: Off ICR 1: On 0: Off...
  • Page 35 Command List 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 ICR 1: Provided 0: Not provided Stabilizer 1: Provided 0: Not provided System 1:PAL 0:NTSC V-Phase 1: 180 degree 0: 0 degree...
  • Page 36 Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2) ..Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Comments Byte Comments Destination Address Source Address AF Interval Time (H) 0 Completion Message (50h) AF Interval Time (L) Digital Zoom Position (H) SpotAE Position (X) Digital Zoom Position (L) SpotAE Position (Y)
  • Page 37 Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2) ..Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Comments 1 Terminator (FFh)
  • Page 38 Command List VISCA Command Setting Values Gain 28 dB 26 dB 24 dB Exposure control (1/2) 22 dB 20 dB NTSC 18 dB Shutter Speed 10000 10000 16 dB 6000 6000 14 dB 4000 3500 12 dB 3000 2500 10 dB 2000 1750 8 dB...
  • Page 39 Command List Exposure control (2/2) IRIS GAIN Bright F1.6 28 dB F1.6 26 dB F1.6 24 dB F1.6 22 dB F1.6 20 dB F1.6 18 dB F1.6 16 dB F1.6 14 dB F1.6 12 dB F1.6 10 dB F1.6 8 dB F1.6 6 dB F1.6...
  • Page 40 Command List Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom ×25 Lens Positon Data ×1 0000 ×2 1781 ×3 213B ×4 2752 ×5 2BB3 ×6 2F03 ×7 315D ×8 3364 ×9 34FF ×10 362C ×11 373D ×12 386A ×13 3929...
  • Page 41 Command List Lens control 0000 4000 7000 Zoom Position Wide end Optical Tele end Digital Tele end 1000 C000 Focus Position Far end Near end 1000: Over Inf 2000: 7.2 m 3000: 3.3 m 4000: 2.0 m As the distance on the left 5000: 1.3 m will differ due to temperature 6000: 1 m...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Picture elements FCB-EX780S: Approx. 680K pixels Electronic shutter speed FCB-EX780SP: Approx. 800K pixels FCB-EX780S: 1/4 to 1/10,000 sec. Horizontal resolution (20 steps) NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) FCB-EX780SP: 1/3 to 1/10,000 sec. PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end)
  • Page 43 Specifications Dimensions Front Right side 81.8 (3 50 (1 76.3 (3) 25 ( 10 ( 48.3±0.1 (1 3-M2 Within a depth of less than 3 mm ( in.) form the side Left side 4-M2 18.4 Within a depth of less than 3 mm ( in.) form the front surface...
  • Page 44 Specifications Pin assignment CN902 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 CN901 CN901 Pin No. Name Level CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V, high: min 2.0V) Read Data CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V, high: min 4.4V) Send Data GND (for RxD&TxD) DC IN 9.0V±3V...

  • Page 45: Precautions

    Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized conditions. Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product. Operation Start the camera control software on your computer after you turn on the camera and the image is displayed.

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