Sony FCB-H11 manual

 2008 Sony Corporation HD Color Camera Module FCB-H11 A-D3N-100- 11 (1) Technical Manual[...]

2 Ta b le of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Precautions ................................................................ 4 Locations of Contr ols ............................................... 5 Basic Functions ......................................................... 6 Ov er vie w of Func[...]

3 Overview Features • The CMOS video camera provides 2,000,000 effective picture elements (pixels) that can shoot high-definition images to offer superior picture quality. • The camera is compatible with 8 formats, including the Full HD (1080i high definition) video format, which is equivalent to an HD-TV broadcast. HD: 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 7[...]

4 Overview Software Use of demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application program, or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damage that may occur under these conditions. Operation Start the camera control software on your computer after you tur[...]

5 Locations of Controls Locations of Contr ols 1 Lens 2 WIDE button 3 TELE button 4 CN901 jack 5 Tripod screw hole When a tripod is used, please use 5 mm ( 7 / 32 inches) or less screw to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely. Front Right side Bottom Top[...]

6 Basic Functions Basic Functions Overview of Functions VISCA commands are the basis of camera control. In general • Power On/Off Powers the camera on and off. When the power is off, the camera is able to accept only the lowest level of VISCA Commands; the display and other features are turned off. • I/F clear Clears the Command buffer of the F[...]

7 Basic Functions Focus Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Commands. • Auto Focus Mode The Auto Focus (AF) function automatically adjusts the focus position to the high frequency content of the picture in a center measurement area, taking into consideration the high luminance and strong contrast components. The min[...]

8 Basic Functions Automatic Exposure Mode The variety of AE functions, which allow video signal to output the optimum image for subjects from low light conditions to bright light conditions, are available. • Full Auto Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed (59.94/ NTSC: 1 / 60 s, 50/PAL: 1 / 50 s) • Slow shutter limit Lower limit of the slow s[...]

9 Basic Functions AE – Iris Priority The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps between F1.8 and Close. The gain and shutter speed are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. parameter IRIS (F1.8) F No. parameter IRIS (F1.8) F No 11 F1.8 08 F8.0 10 F2.0 07 F9.6 0F F2.4 06 F11 0E F2.8 05 F14 0D F3.4 04 F16 0C F4.0 03 [...]

10 Basic Functions rest should be set to 20%. The range of the Spot AE frame is fixed to 5 blocks vertically and 4 blocks horizontally. (8,8) Horizontal 16 Ve r tical 16 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 123456789 A B C D E F Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the [...]

11 Basic Functions Gamma Selects the desired gamma curve of the camera. • Normal Reproduces images with the standard video gamma curve. • Cinema Type 1 Reproduces images that look lively, providing depth in images as if you shot them using a film. • Cinema Type 2 In addition to the features of Cinema Type 1, this setting is capable of extreme[...]

12 Basic Functions Vibration Specifications 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. • The camera vibration specification is to have no malfunction af[...]

13 Basic Functions Initial Settings and P osition Preset The initial values are those set at the factory. Settings for items that will be retained even when the power to the camera is turned off are indicated by a “ a ,” those that will be lost are indicated by an “ × .” Notes • The number of times data can be written to the EEPROM (by e[...]

14 Basic Functions Mode Condition Basic settings Mode Power On Power Off 1) IFC 2) Initializing 3) During displaying Other Status Memory Command Command a still image Address Set aa aaaa IF_Clear aa aaaa CAM_Power On a ×× aa × CAM_Power Off a ×× aa × CAM Version Inq. aa aaaa CAM_Power Inq. aa aaaa BlockInquiry ×× × aa × InquiryCommand (an[...]

15 Basic Functions Zoom/Focus Mode Power On Power Off 1) IFC 2) Initializing 3) Zoom Direct Focus Direct AF ON During displaying Memory Recall Command a still image CAM_Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop ×××× aa ×× CAM_Zoom Direct ××× aaa ×× D-Zoom Limit ×××× aa ×× CAM_Focus Far/Near/Stop ××× a ×××× CAM_Focus Direct ××× aa ×× × CAM_F[...]

16 Basic Functions Exposure Mode Power On Power Off 1) IFC 2) Initializing 3) Exposure mode During displaying Memory Recall Command Full Auto Bright Shutter Pri Iris Pri SPOT Light Manual a still image CAM_AE Full Auto/Manual/Shutter Pri/ ××× aa 4) aaaa ×× Iris Pri/Bright/Spot Light CAM_AE Bright ××× aaa ××× × × CAM_Slow Shutter Limit [...]

17 Basic Functions Other s Mode Power On Power Off 1) IFC 2) Initializing 3) Slow Shutter Picture Effect ON During displaying Memory Recall Command Status a still image CAM_Aperture Reset/Up/Down/Direct ××× aa ×× CAM_PictureEffect Off/Nega/B&W ××× aa ×× ICR On/Off ×××× aa × Auto ICR On/Off ××××× a × Auto ICR Threshold Level[...]

18 Command List Command List VISCA 1) /RS-232C Commands Use of RS-232C control software which has been developed based upon this command list may cause malfunction or damage to hardware and software. Sony Corporation is not liable for any such damage. Overview of VISCA In VISCA, the side outputting commands, for example, a computer, is called the c[...]

19 Command List VISCA Comm unication Specifications VISCA packet structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet (Fig.1). 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-H11 assigned address 1 from the controller (addr[...]

20 Command List Command and inquiry ● Command Sends operational commands to the FCB-H11. ● Inquiry Used for inquiring about the current state of the FCB-H11. Command Packet Note Inquiry 8X QQ RR ... FF QQ 1) = Command/Inquiry, RR 2) = category code 1) QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry) 2) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter) X = 1 t[...]

21 Command List VISCA Device Setting Command Before starting control of the FCB-H11, 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 message. ?[...]

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 42 FF 90 52 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 62 41FF Inquiry[...]

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 Message Network Change z0 38 FF Comments Issued when power is being routed to[...]

24 Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear 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 07 02 FF Wide(Standard) 8x 01 0[...]

25 Command List FCB-H11 Command List (2/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_AE Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Full Auto Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF Manual Control mode Shutter Priority 8x 01 04 39 0A FF Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode Iris Priority 8x 01 04 39 0B FF Iris Priority Automatic Exposure mode Bright 8x 01 04 39 0D FF Br[...]

26 Command List FCB-H11 Command List (3/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_PictureEffect Off 8x 01 04 63 00 FF Picture Effect Setting Neg.Art 8x 01 04 63 02 FF B&W 8x 01 04 63 04 FF CAM_ICR On 8x 01 04 01 02 FF Infrared Mode On/Off Off 8x 01 04 01 03 FF CAM_AutoICR On 8x 01 04 51 02 FF Auto dark-field mode On/Off Off 8x 01 04 51[...]

27 Command List FCB-H11 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_DZoomLimitInq 8x 09 04 26 FF y0 50 0p FF p= 0 (x1), 1 (x1/5), 2 (x2), 3 (x4), 4 (x8), 5 (x12) CAM_FocusModeInq[...]

28 Command List FCB-H11 Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments 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_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Memory number last operated. CAM_ICRModeInq 8x 09 04 01 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_AutoICRMo[...]

29 Command List Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 70 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 60[...]

30 Command List Camera control system inquiry commands .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 70 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 [...]

31 Command List Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 70 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 60 50 3 4 ICR 1: On 0: Off 3 Freeze 1: On 0: Off 20 10 00 70 60 50 4 4 Mute 1: On 0: Off 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 5 40 3 2 Pict[...]

32 Command List Enlargement Function Query Command ............... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 0 4 3 2 Source Address 1 0 70 Completion Message (50h) 61 50 1 41 30 20 10 00 70 60 50 2 40 3 2 Digital Zoom Position (H) 1 0 70 60 50 3 40 3 2 Digital Zoom Position (L) 1 0 70 60 50 4 40 3 2 AF Activation [...]

33 Command List VISCA Command Setting V alues Exposure Control (1/2) 59.94/NTSC 50/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 Iris 11 F1.8 10 F2.0 0[...]

34 Command List Exposure Control (2/2) IRIS GAIN Bright 17 F1.8 18 dB 16 F1.8 15 dB 15 F1.8 12 dB 14 F1.8 9 dB 13 F1.8 6 dB 12 F1.8 3 dB 11 F1.8 0 dB 10 F2.0 0 dB 0F F2.4 0 dB 0E F2.8 0 dB 0D F3.4 0 dB 0C F4.0 0 dB 0B F4.8 0 dB 0A F5.6 0 dB 09 F6.8 0 dB 08 F8.0 0 dB 07 F9.6 0 dB 06 F11 0 dB 05 F14 0 dB 04 F16 0 dB 03 F19 0 dB 02 F22 0 dB 01 F26 0 d[...]

35 Command List Others 00 9600 bps VISCA baurate 00 01 19200 bps 02 38400 bps (Initial setting) 01 1080i/59.94 (Initial setting) 02 720p/59.94 03 NTSC (CROP) Video signal 70 04 NTSC (SQ) 11 1080i/50 12 720p/50 13 PAL (CROP) 14 PAL (SQ) Register Setting Register No. Value AF Activation time 00 to FF AF Interval time 00 to FF Spot AE position (X) 00 [...]

36 Specifications Specifications Effective picture elements Approx. 2,000,000 pixels Video signal HD: 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 SD: NTSC (CROP), NTSC (SQUEEZE), PAL (CROP), PAL (SQUEEZE) Lens 10 × zoom (F1.8 to F2.1) f= 5.1 mm (WIDE) to 51 mm (TELE) Zoom movement speed Optical WIDE/Optical TELE Approx. 1.0 sec Optical WIDE/Digital[...]

37 Specifications Unit: mm Dimensions Front Back Top Bottom Left side Right side Within a depth of 5 mm ( 7 / 32 inches) or less form the bottom surface Within a depth of 3 mm ( 1 / 8 inches) or less form the side (Tripod screw for camera) Within a depth of 3 mm ( 1 / 8 inches) or less form the bottom surface Harness part Within a depth of 3 mm ( 1[...]

38 Specifications Pin assignment CN901 (DD-285 board) KYOCERA ELCO Co. 04 6240 224 006 848+ Pin No. Name Level 1 GND 2 TXD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1 V, high: min 2.4 V) Send Data 3 RXD CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8 V, high: min 2.0 V) Received Data 4 RESET-IN Reset:low (GND), Normal: Open (3.0 V) 5 GND 6Y OUT 7 GND 8 C_OUT 9 GND 10 VBS-OUT 11 GND 12 Y-OUT 13 G[...]