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     2001 Sony Corporation Color Camera Module FCB-EX780S/EX780SP A-B16-100- 12 (1) Technical Manual[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Locations of Controls ............................................... 4 Basic Functions ......................................................... 5 Overview of Functions ................................................ 5 Eclipse ...................[...]

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    3 Overview Features • The CCD features 680,000 effective picture elements and an image stabilizer function for high-resolution shooting. •2 5 × optical zoom. • Supports external synchronization (V-lock). • Adopts newly developed DSP for improved picture quality when using the digital zoom or the slow shutter. • An infrared (IR) Cut-Filte[...]

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    4 Locations of Controls Locations of Contr ols Main Unit 1 Lens 2 CN901 jack 3 CN902 jack 4 TELE button 5 WIDE button 6 Tripod screw holes When a tripod is used, please use 10 mm ( 13 / 32 in.) screws to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely. Front Rear Bottom 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left side[...]

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    5 Basic Functions Basic Functions Overview of Functions VISCA commands are the basis of camera control. Timing Chart As VISCA Command processing can only be carried out one time 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[...]

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    6 Basic Functions Zoom The EX780S/SP employs a 25 × optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function; this camera allows you to zoom up to 300x. • Optical 25 × , f = 2.4 to 60 mm (F 1.6 to F 2.7) The horizontal angle of view is approximately 45 degrees (wide end) to 2.0 degrees (tele end). Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject [...]

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    7 Basic Functions 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 value[...]

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    8 Basic Functions 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 gain and iris using an internal algorithm, according to a brightness level freely set by the user. Exposure is controlled by gain when dark, and by iris when bright. [...]

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    9 Basic Functions 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 0E 7 10.5 dB 0D 6 9 dB 0C 5 7.5 dB 0B 4 6 dB 0A 3 4.5 dB 09 2 3 dB 08 1 1.5 dB 07 0 0 dB 06 –1 –1.5 dB 05 –2 –3 dB 04 –3 –4.5 dB 03 –4 –6 d[...]

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    10 Basic Functions Camera ID The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, data will be saved regardless of whether it has been backed up. Effect It consists of the following functions. • Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal • Black White: Monochrome Image Others Mirror image The vide[...]

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    11 Basic Functions Title Display The camera can be given a title containing up to 20 characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed. Note Cannot be displayed together with Privacy display. Vposition 00 to 0A Hposition 00 to 17 B[...]

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    12 Basic Functions 3 1 . 7 3 ° 2 1 . 0 9 ° 1 . 5 3 ° 13.18 11.24 9.93 L=0.3 R41.27 Ec lipse When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics Vibrational Specifications Test method (Random vibration) • Fix the camera at the four fixation points of the base using M2[...]

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    13 Basic Functions Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Bac kup Initial settings for the various functions of the FCB- EX780S/EX780SP 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 recalle[...]

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    14 Basic Functions Mode/Position setting Initial settings Custom Back up preset at standby Title Display On/Off Off aa Title Setting — aa Privacy Zone On/Off Off aa Privacy Zone Setting — aa Key Lock On/Off Off aa Camera ID 0000h aa External Lock Mode Internal aa V-Phase Vsync edge position aa V-Phase Phase Inversion No inversion aa A circle ?[...]

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    15 Basic Functions Mode Condition Condition Lens Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall Zoom Direct Focus Direct ZmFo Direct Focus Auto Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop ×× a ××× a × a Zoom Direct ×× a ×× aa × a Zoom Focus Direct ×× a ×××× a × D-Zoom On/Off ×× a ××× a × a D-Zoom Separate/Combine ×× a ××× a × a D-Zo[...]

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    16 Basic Functions White Balance Exposure Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall WB AUTO Indoor Outdoor OnePush ATW Manual WB Mode Switchover ×× a ×× aaaaaa One Push WB ×× a ××××× a ×× RGain Setting ×× a ××××××× a BGain Setting ×× a × ×××××× a Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall [...]

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    17 Basic Functions Others External Synchr onization Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall External Lock Mode ×× aaa V-Phase Up/Down/Stop/Reset ×× aa a V-Phase Direct ×× aa a V-Phase Phase Turnover Setting ×× aa a Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall Aperture Setting ×× a ×× LR_Reverse On/Off ×× a[...]

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    18 Command List Command List VISCA 1) /RS-232C Commands This Manual outlines an RS-232 control protocol and command list for certain Sony cameras from which control software can be developed. THIS CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST IS PROVIDED BY SONY ON AN “AS-IS BASIS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SONY DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PARTICULAR RESULT F[...]

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    19 Command List VISCA Comm unication 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- EX780S/EX780SP camera assigned address 1 from the contr[...]

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    20 Command List Responses for commands and inquiries ● ACK message Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when it receives a command. No ACK message is returned for inquiries. ● Completion message Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when execution of commands or inquiries is completed. In the case of inquiry commands, it will contain reply data for the inquir[...]

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    21 Command List VISCA Device Setting Command Before starting control of the FCB-EX780S/SP, be sure to send the Address command and the IF_Clear command using the broadcast function. For VISCA network administration ● Address Sets an address of a peripheral device. Use when initializing the network, and receiving the following network change messa[...]

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    22 Command List Command Command Message Reply Message General Command 81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 41 FF (ACK)+90 51 FF (Example) (Completion) 90 4 2 FF 90 5 2 FF 81 01 04 38 FF 90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error) (Example) 81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 60 03 FF (Example) (Command Buffer Full) 81 01 04 08 02 FF 90 61 41 FF (Example) (Command Not Executable) 90 6 2 41FF Inqu[...]

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    23 Command List VISCA Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Messages Command Messages ACK z0 4y FF (y:Socket No.) Completion z0 5y FF (y:Socket No.) Comments Returned when the command is accepted. Returned when the command has been executed. z = Device address + 8 Command Messages Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF Command Buffer Full z0 60 03 FF Command Can[...]

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    24 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 On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON/OFF Off 8x 01 04 00 03 FF CAM_Zoom Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF Tele(Standard) 8x 01 04 0[...]

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    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 One Push WB 8x 01 04 35 03 FF One Push WB mode ATW 8x 01 04 35 04 FF Auto Tracing White Balance Manual 8x 01 04 35 05 FF Manual Control mod[...]

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    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 Up 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain CAM_LR_Reverse On 8x 01 04 61 02 FF Mirror Image ON/OFF Off 8x 01 04 61 03 FF CAM_Freeze On 8x 01 04 62 02 [...]

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    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 Set2 8x 01 04 76 01 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X3, q: Y3, r: W3, s: H3 0t 0u 0v 0w FF t: X4, u: Y4, v: W4, w: H4 Set3 8x 01 04 76 02 0p 0q 0r 0s p: X5, [...]

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    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 On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF y0 50 02 FF D-Zoom On y0 50 03 FF D-Zoom Off CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq 8x 09 04 36[...]

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    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 On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF Off y0 50 02 FF Neg.Art y0 50 04 FF B&W CAM_ICRMod[...]

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    30 Command List Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 1 41 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 2 40 3 2 Zoom Position (HH) 1 0 70 60 50 3 40 3 2 Zoom Position (HL) 1 0 70 60 50 4 40 3 2 Zoom Position (LH) 1 0 70 60 50 5 40 3 2 Zoom Position (LL) 1 0 70 60 50 6 40 3 2 Focus Near Limit (H) 1 0 70 6[...]

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    31 Command List 70 60 50 12 40 30 20 10 00 70 60 5 DZoomMode 1: Separate 0: Combine 13 4 AF Mode 3 0: Normal 1: Interval 2: Zoom Trigger 2 AF Sensitivity 1: Normal 0: Slow 1 Digital Zoom 1:On 0:Off 0 Focus Mode 1:Auto 0:Manual 70 60 50 14 40 3 Low Contrast Detection 1: Yes 0: No 2 Camera Memory Recall 1: Executing 0: Stopped 1 Focus Command 1: Exec[...]

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    32 Command List Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 1 41 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 2 40 3 2 R Gain (H) 1 0 70 60 50 3 40 3 2 R Gain (L) 1 0 70 60 50 4 40 3 2 B Gain (H) 1 0 70 60 50 5 40 3 2 B Gain (L) 1 0 Byte Bit Comments 70 60 50 6 40 30 2 1 WB Mode 0 70 60 50 7 40 3 2 Aperture Gai[...]

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    33 Command List 70 60 50 12 40 3 2 Gain Position 1 0 70 60 50 13 4 3 2 Bright Position 1 0 70 60 50 14 40 3 2 Exposure Comp. Position 1 0 7 1 Terminator (FFh) 61 51 15 41 31 21 11 01 Byte Bit Comments Camera control system inquiry commands (2/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF[...]

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    34 Command List Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 1 41 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 2 40 30 2 Auto ICR 1: On 0: Off 1 Key Lock 1: On 0: Off 0 Power 1:On 0:Off 70 6 Stabilizer 1: On 0: Off 50 3 4 ICR 1: On 0: Off 3 Freeze 1:On 0:Off 2 LR Reverse 1:On 0:Off 10 00 70 60 5 Privacy Zone 1: [...]

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    35 Command List 70 60 5 External Lock 1: Provided 0: Not provided 12 4 Memory 1: Provided 0: Not provided 3 Clock 1: Provided 0: Not provided 2 ICR 1: Provided 0: Not provided 1 Stabilizer 1: Provided 0: Not provided 0 System 1:PAL 0:NTSC 70 60 5 V-Phase 1: 180 degree 0: 0 degree 13 4 External Lock Mode 1: Line Lock 0: Internal 3 2 V-Phase (H) 1 0 [...]

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    36 Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 7 0 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 1 41 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 24 0 3 2 Digital Zoom Position (H) 1 0 70 60 50 34 0 3 2 Digital Zoom Position (L) 1 0 70 60 50 44 0 3 2 AF Activation T[...]

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    37 Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2) ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Bit Comments 70 60 50 12 40 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 13 40 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 14 40 30 20 10 00 7 1 Terminator (FFh) 61 51 15 41 31 21 11 01[...]

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    38 Command List VISCA Command Setting V alues Exposure control (1/2) NTSC PAL Shutter Speed 15 10000 10000 14 6000 6000 13 4000 3500 12 3000 2500 11 2000 1750 10 1500 1250 0F 1000 1000 0E 725 600 0D 500 425 0C 350 300 0B 250 215 0A 180 150 09 125 120 08 100 100 07 90 75 06 60 50 05 30 25 04 15 12 03 8 6 02 4 3 01 2 2 00 1 1 Iris 11 F1.6 10 F2 0F F2[...]

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    39 Command List Exposure control (2/2) IRIS GAIN Bright 1F F1.6 28 dB 1E F1.6 26 dB 1D F1.6 24 dB 1C F1.6 22 dB 1B F1.6 20 dB 1A F1.6 18 dB 19 F1.6 16 dB 18 F1.6 14 dB 17 F1.6 12 dB 16 F1.6 10 dB 15 F1.6 8 dB 14 F1.6 6 dB 13 F1.6 4 dB 12 F1.6 2 dB 11 F1.6 0 10 F2 0 0F F2.4 0 0E F2.8 0 0D F3.4 0 0C F4 0 0B F4.8 0 0A F5.6 0 09 F6.8 0 08 F8 0 07 F9.6 [...]

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    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 × 14 3A20 × 15 3AFA × 16 3BBA × 17 3C5E × 18 3CCB × 19 3D70 × 20 3DF8 × 21 3E66 × 22 3ED3 × 23 3F[...]

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    41 Command List Lens control Others Title setting Vposition 00 to 0A Hposition 00 to 17 Blink 00: Dose not blink 01: Blinks 00 White 01 Yellow 02 Violet Color 03 Red 04 Cyan 05 Green 06 Blue Zoom Position 0000 to 4000 to 7000 Wide end Optical Tele end Digital Tele end Focus Position 1000 to C000 Far end Near end 1000: Over Inf 2000: 7.2 m 3000: 3.3[...]

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    42 Specifications Specifications Picture elements FCB-EX780S: Approx. 680K pixels FCB-EX780SP: Approx. 800K pixels Horizontal resolution NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end) Lens 25 × zoom F= 2.4 mm (WIDE) to 60 mm (TELE), F1.6 to F2.7 Zoom movement speed (NTSC) Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.2 sec Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 4.0 [...]

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    43 Specifications Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions 30 (1 3 / 16 ) 25 ( 31 / 32 ) 50 (1 31 / 32 ) 57.5 (2 1 / 4 ) 20 ± 0.1 ( 25 / 32 ) 10 ( 13 / 32 ) 15 ( 19 / 32 ) 4-M2 21 ± 0.1 ( 13 / 16 ) 8 ( 5 / 16 ) 33 ± 0.1 (1 5 / 16 ) 40.2 (1 19 / 32 ) 53 (2 3 / 32 ) 36 (1 13 / 32 )2 9 ± 0.1 (1 5 / 32 ) 13.5 ( 17 / 32 ) 14 ± 0.1 ( 9 / 16 ) 1/4-20UNC 8-M2 ∅[...]

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    44 Specifications Pin assignment CN901 54321 1234 6 987 CN901 CN902 CN902 Pin No. Name Level 1 RxD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V, high: min 2.0V) Read Data 2 TxD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V, high: min 4.4V) Send Data 3 GND (for RxD&TxD) 4 DC IN 9.0V±3V 5 GND (for DC IN) 6 VBS OUT 1.0V±0.2V 7 GND (for VBS OUT) 8V LOCK PULSE External VD-Lock Pulse (EX.FV: [...]

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    45 Specifications Software Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of the software with customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application program or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these conditions. Operation Start the camera control software on your computer[...]