Overview Features • The EX-view HAD CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. • 10× optical zoom (120× with digital zoom). • Supporting external synchronization (V-Lock). • Images with a high resolution can be obtained using a newly developed DSP for improved picture quality.
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 Front Left side Back Bottom 1 Lens 4 Tripod screw hole 2 CN401 jack When a tripod is used, please use 5.5 mm ( in.) screw to attach it 3 CN402 jack to the camera. Also, 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×. •...
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.
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 Memory (Position preset) Title Display Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. • You can set a title composed of up to 11 lines. One This function allows you to achieve the desired status line can contain up to 20 characters.
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Basic Functions Synchronization methods Internal and external synchronization are available; VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them. • Internal synchronization An internal vibrator inside the camera generates a synchronizing signal as a basic oscillator. NTSC=28.636363 MHz PAL=17.7344 MHz • External synchronization (V-Lock Synchronization When a TTL level V-Lock pulse is input, the camera synchronizes to the input signal (V-Lock synchronization).
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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 Set Command Command Packet 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 15.
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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.
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) • 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 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 044C = FCB-EX11D 044D = FCB-EX11DP 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...
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 ICR 1: Provided 0: Not provided 0 Completion Message (50h) System 1:PAL 0:NTSC...
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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: AF Interval Time (H) Source Address Provided, 0: Not provided) Alarm (1: Provided, 0: Not provided) 0 Completion Message (50h) Picture flip (1: Provided, 0:...
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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 Optical Zoom Optical Zoom Ratio × 10 Lens Position Data F1.8 26 dB ×1 F1.8 24 dB 0000 ×2 F1.8 22 dB 1A00 ×3 F1.8...
Command List Lens control Title setting Line number 00 to 0A 0000 4000 7AC0 Zoom Position Wide end Optical Tele end Digital Tele end H-position 00 to 17 00: Dose not blink 1000 C000 Blink Focus Position Far end Near end 01: Blinks 1000: Over Inf White...
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Command List Others AF Active Time* AF Interval Time* Spot AE X position Spot AE Y position R Gain B Gain Aperture Level 020C (NTSC) V-Phase 0270 (PAL) AE Response MD Threshold Level MD Interval Time* MD Set Horizontal Position MD Set Vertical Position PrivacyZone X position (starting point)
Specifications Specifications Picture elements FCB-EX11D: Approx. 380K pixels White balance AUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, FCB-EX11DP: Approx. 440K pixels One Push WB, Manual WB Horizontal resolution Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 16 steps) NTSC: 530 TV lines (WIDE end) Aperture control 16 steps...
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Specifications Dimensions Front Right side Left side 4-M2 With a depth of 3 mm ( in.) or less form the top surface Bottom Back Tripod screw for camera 1/4-20UNC With a depth of 5.5 mm in.) or less form the bottom surface 6-M2 With a depth of 3 mm (...