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Sony FCB-EX48E Technical Manual

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A-DJ8-100-11(1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX490E/EX490EP
FCB-EX48E/EX48EP
2010 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 A-DJ8-100-11(1) Color Camera Module Technical Manual FCB-EX490E/EX490EP FCB-EX48E/EX48EP 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ..............3 Precautions ..............4 Locations of Controls ..........5 Basic Functions ............7 Overview of Functions ..........7 Eclipse ..............22 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (FCB-EX490E/P only)..........22 Vibration Specifications ..........22 Key Switch Circuitry ..........23 Key Function Specifications ........

  • Page 3: Features

    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...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls

    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...
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 . •...

  • Page 9: White Balance

    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 •...
  • Page 10 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...

  • Page 11: Exposure Compensation

    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.”...

  • Page 12: Noise Reduction

    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.
  • Page 13 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”...
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Title Display

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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).

  • Page 19: Details Of Setting Commands

    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.

  • Page 20: Motion Detection Function

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Eclipse

    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.

  • Page 23: Key Switch Circuitry

    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.

  • Page 24: Key Function Specifications

    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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: Initial Settings, Custom Preset And Backup

    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.
  • Page 28 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 —...

  • Page 29: Mode Condition

    Basic Functions...
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  • Page 32: Command List

    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.

  • Page 33: Visca Communication Specifications

    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.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Visca Device Setting Command

    Returns information on the VISCA interface. Inquiry Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description 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 0456: FCB-EX490E 0457: FCB-EX490EP 0458: FCB-EX48E...
  • Page 36 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 37: Error Messages

    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 38: Fcb Camera Commands

    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...
  • Page 39 Command List Command List (1/6) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clesr CommandCancel – 8x 2p FF p: Socket No. (=1 or 2) CAM_Power 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON/OFF 8x 01 04 00 03 FF...
  • Page 40 Command List Command List (2/6) 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 One Push WB 8x 01 04 35 03 FF One Push WB mode 8x 01 04 35 04 FF...
  • Page 41 Command List Command List (3/6) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Backlight 8x 01 04 33 02 FF Back Light Compensation ON/OFF 8x 01 04 33 03 FF CAM_SpotAE 8x 01 04 59 02 FF Spot Automatic Exposure Setting 8x 01 04 59 03 FF Position 8x 01 04 29 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: X (0 to F), rs: Y (0 to F)
  • Page 42 Command List Command List (4/6) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments 8x 01 04 31 02 FF Auto ICR switching Alarm ON/OFF _AutoICRAlarmReply 8x 01 04 31 03 FF ICR OFF t ON (FCB-EX490E/P only) (Reply) y0 07 04 31 02 FF ICR ON t OFF y0 07 04 31 03 FF CAM_Memory...
  • Page 43 Command List Command List (5/6) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask 8x 01 04 76 mm nn mm: Mask Settings 0r 0r 0s 0s FF nn 00: Modify, 01: New rr: W, ss:H Display 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF Mask Display ON/OFF pp pp pp pp: Mask Settings (0:OFF, 1:ON) SetMaskColor...
  • Page 44 Command List Command List (6/6) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_MD 8x 01 04 1B 02 FF Motion Detection On/Off 8x 01 04 1B 03 FF Function Set 8x 01 04 1C 0m 0n 0p 0q 0r 0s FF m: Display mode n: Detection Frame Set (0 to F) pq: Threshold Level (00 to FF)
  • Page 45 Command List New Query Command List (1/1) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_IRCorrectionInq 8x 09 04 11 FF y0 50 00 FF Standard y0 50 01 FF IR Light CAM_WBModeInq 8x 09 04 35 FF y0 50 06 FF Outdoor Auto y0 50 07 FF Sodium Lamp Auto...
  • Page 46 Command List Inquiry Command List (1/4) 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 pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF...
  • Page 47 Command List Inquiry Command List (2/4) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_SpotAEModeInq 8x 09 04 59 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_SpotAEPosInq 8x 09 04 29 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: X position, rs: Y position CAM_AE_ResponseInq 8x 09 04 5D FF...
  • Page 48 Command List Inquiry Command List (3/4) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_PrivacyPanTiltInq 8x 09 04 79 FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF ppp: Pan qqq: Tilt CAM_PrivacyPTZInq 8x 09 04 7B mm FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r mm: Mask Settings 0r 0r FF ppp: Pan...
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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)
  • Page 53 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,...
  • Page 54 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...

  • Page 55: Visca Command Setting Values

    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...
  • Page 56 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...

  • Page 57: Title Setting

    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...
  • Page 58 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...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 Specifications Digital Output Function FCB-490E/P Operation Mode Digital Output (ITU-R BT656 equiv.) Interlace FCB-EX490E/P: 60i/50i, clock rate: 28 MHz Interlace WD Progressive FCB-EX490E/P: 60p/50p, clock rate: 56 MHz FCB-EX490E/P: 60p/50p (30p/25p 2), clock rate: 56 MHz FCB-EX490E/P: 30p/25p, clock rate: 28 MHz Progressive WD FCB-EX490E/P: 60p/50p (30p/25p 2), clock rate: 56 MHz FCB-EX490E/P: 30p/25p, clock rate: 28 MHz...
  • Page 62 Specifications FCB Interior – Digital Output Ferrite Resistance Connector Beads Ferrite Beads Product number: BK20104M241-T (Taiyo Yuden) Impedance Frequency Characteristics (Reference)
  • Page 63 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...
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 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]...
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 67 Specifications DIGITAL Image Output Y, Cr, Cb 4:2:2 FORMAT...

  • Page 68: Right Side

    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 (...
  • Page 69 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...

  • Page 70: Pin Assignment

    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...
  • Page 71 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...

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