Overview Features • The Super HAD CCD features 440,000 effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination required is 1.0 lx. • 18× optical zoom. • Supports external synchronization (V-lock). • Adopts a newly developed DSP for improved picture quality when using the 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 Front Left side Bottom Rear 1 Lens 5 Tripod screw holes 2 CN992 connector When a tripod is used, please use 7 mm ( in.) screws to attach it 3 TELE button to the camera. Also, please be 4 WIDE button sure to attach the tripod securely.
Basic Functions Basic Functions Commands 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 The AutoFocus (AF) function automatically adjusts Zoom the focus position to maximize the high frequency The FCB camera employs an 18× optical zoom lens content of the picture in a center measurement area, combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to taking into consideration the high luminance and zoom up to 216×.
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Basic Functions AE – Shutter Priority White Balance The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to 16 White Balance has the following modes, all of which high speeds. In high speed mode, the shutter speed can can be set using VISCA Commands. be set up to s.
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Basic Functions AE – Manual When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the The shutter speed (16 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 Others Mirror Image Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE This function reverses the video output from the mode by steps of 1.5 dB. camera horizontally. Data Step Setting value Memory (Position Preset)
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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 •...
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone 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 Set Command Packet Comments Command 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 14. 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 signal automatically. 14hex (20(10)) A High level signal is output when camera detects movement inside the monitoring area.
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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...
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Basic Functions Mode “04” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “02” High output Low output Mode “05” High output result of mode “00” High output result of mode “03” High output Low output...
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Basic Functions Mode “06” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “02” Low output High output Mode “07” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “03” High output Low output...
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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 “0A” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “02” High output result of mode “02” High output High output High output Low output Mode “0B” High output result of mode “01” High output result of mode “03” High output result of mode “03”...
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Basic Functions Day-Night Mode (Mode “0C”) Set the Day-Night Mode and the Day/ Setting by the VISCA Cmd. Night AE level. Starting distinction between Day Alarm On and Night. AE move Brightness is higher than Day AE level Brightness is higher than Night AE level Low level signal output Low level signal output...
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.
Basic Functions Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup Initial settings for the various functions 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.
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Basic Functions Custom Standby Mode/Position Initial settings preset backup Title Display On/Off Title Setting — Mask Setting — Mask Display On/Off Mask Color Setting — Alarm On/Off Alarm Mode — Alarm Detect Level — 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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HH HH JJ JJ (0020: Sony) KK FF HHHH = Model ID For VISCA Network Administration 0439 = FCB-CX45CP JJJJ = ROM revision ● Address KK = Maximum socket # (02) Sets an address of a peripheral device. Use when...
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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 Focus Near Limit (H) Source Address 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: Source Address AF Interval Time (H) Provided, 0: Not provided) Alarm (1: Provided, 0: Not provided) 0 Completion Message (50h) AF Interval Time (L)
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Command List VISCA Command Setting Values Gain 28 dB Exposure Control (1/2) 26 dB NTSC 24 dB Shutter Speed 10000 10000 22 dB 6000 6000 20 dB 4000 3500 18 dB 3000 2500 16 dB 2000 1750 14 dB 1500 1250 12 dB 1000...
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Command List Exposure Control (2/2) IRIS GAIN Bright F1.4 28 dB F1.4 26 dB F1.4 24 dB F1.4 22 dB F1.4 20 dB F1.4 18 dB F1.4 16 dB F1.4 14 dB F1.4 12 dB F1.4 10 dB F1.4 8 dB F1.4 6 dB F1.4...
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Command List Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom ×18 Lens Position Data ×1 0000 ×2 1606 ×3 2151 ×4 2860 ×5 2CB5 ×6 3060 ×7 32D3 ×8 3545 ×9 3727 ×10 38A9 ×11 3A42 ×12 3B4B ×13 3C85...
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Command List Lens Control 0000 4000 to 7AC0 (77C0) Zoom Position Wide end Optical Tele end Digital 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...
Specifications Specifications FCB-CX45CP (PAL) Gain Auto/Manual (–3 to 28 dB, 2 dB Image sensor type IT CCD (Super HAD) steps) Picture elements NTSC: Approx. 380 K pixels (768 (H) × 494 (V)) Aperture control 16 steps Preset 6-POSITIONS PAL: Approx. 440 K pixels (752 (H) ×...
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Specifications Dimensions (FCB-CX45CP) Front Right side 88.5 (3 48.3 ±0.1 50(1 10 ( 25 ( (25 ( 39.8 (1 ±0.1 4–M2 Within a depth of 3 mm in.) or less form the side Left side 85.2 (3 7–M2 ±0.1 15 ( Within a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or...
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Specifications Pin assignment CN992 KYOCERA ELCO 00 6200 097 032 800 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 GND (for DC IN) VBS OUT...
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Specifications Difference Among FCB-CX480CP, FCB-CX48CP and FCB-CX45CP The main differences among the FCB-CX480CP, FCB-CX48CP and FCB-CX45CP are as follows. Function/Item FCB-CX480CP FCB-CX48CP FCB-CX45CP EXview HAD EXview HAD Super HAD Minimum illumination • 0.7 lx (F1.4, normal shutter speed) • 0.7 lx (F1.4, normal shutter speed) •...
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