A-B16-100-12 (1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX780S/EX780SP
2001 Sony Corporation
Overview
Features
• The CCD features 680,000 effective picture elements
and an image stabilizer function for high-resolution
shooting.
• 25× 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-Filter can be disengaged from
the image path for increased sensitivity in low light
environments. The ICR will automatically engage
depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera
to be effective in day/night environment.
• VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables
the camera to be controlled remotely from a host
computer/controller.
• Six memory locations are provided to temporally
save and recall up to six sets of camera settings.
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Locations of Controls
Locations of Controls
Main Unit
Front
Left side
4
5
1
Rear
Bottom
3
2
6
1 Lens
3 CN902 jack
5 WIDE button
2 CN901 jack
4 TELE 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.
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Basic Functions
Basic Functions
In general
Overview of Functions
• 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.
VISCA commands are the basis of camera control.
Timing Chart
• I/F clear
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 cycle time, then
every 1V cycle can receive a Command.
Clears the Command buffer of the EX780S/SP.
Clearing the buffer can also be carried out from the
control application software when the power is on.
• Address set
VISCA is a protocol, which normally can support a
daisy chain of up to seven attached devices.
However, the FCB-EX780S does not support
connection of cameras in a daisy chain. Therefore,
whenever a camera is connected for the first time, be
sure to use the address set to confirm the address.
The EX780S does not support connection of cameras
in a daisy chain. However, whenever a camera is
connected for the first time, be sure to use the address
set to confirm the address.
General Commands
Command
RxD
ACK Completion
TxD
Within
16.7 msec (20 msec*PAL)
• ID Write
Sets the camera ID.
Query Commands
• Mute
Blanks the screen and sends out a synchronizing
signal.
Within
16.7 msec (20 msec*PAL)
Command
• Lens Initialize
Completion
RxD
TxD
Initializes the zoom and focus of the lens. Even when
power is already on, it initializes the zoom and the
focus.
16 Byte
• Comp Scan
A pixel blemish-masking feature, which can be made
to reevaluate overall CCD pixel blemishes and mask
severely flawed pixels automatically upon receiving
the COMP SCAN command. This feature helps to
mask the flaws found in CCD imagers, even after the
camera has been powered on for some time.
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Basic Functions
- Normal AF Mode
This is the normal mode for AF operations.
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.
- Interval AF Mode
The mode used for AF movements carried out at
particular intervals. The time intervals for AF
movements and for the timing of the stops can be
set in one-second increments using the Set Time
Command. The initial value for both is set to five
seconds.
• 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).
- Zoom Trigger Mode
Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by
expanding each image in both the vertical and
horizontal directions. When 300× zoom is used, the
number of effective picture elements in each direction
reduces to 1/12 and the overall resolution deteriorates.
When the zoom is changed with the TELE or the
WIDE buttons, the pre-set value (initially set at 5
seconds) becomes that for AF Mode. Then, it
stops.
AF sensitivity can be set to either HIGH or LOW.
- HIGH
You can activate the zoom in the following two ways
Reaches the highest focus speed quickly. Use this
when shooting a subject that moves frequently.
Usually, this is the most appropriate mode.
- LOW
• By pressing the TELE or WIDE buttons on the
camera itself
• Using a VISCA Command
Improves the stability of the focus. When the
lighting level is low, the AF function does not take
effect, even though the brightness varies,
contributing to a stable image.
Using Standard Mode
Using Variable Mode
There are eight levels of zoom speed.
Direct Mode
When used for 24 hours continuously, initialization
of lens system once a day is recommended because
this will make the life of lens longer. The Initialize
Lens Command takes a little less than 3 seconds to
initialize the focus and zoom.
Setting the zoom position enables quick
movement to the designated position.
Digital Zoom ON/OFF
In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary
to send Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.
• Manual Focus Mode
Manual Focus has both a Standard Speed Mode and a
Variable Speed Mode. Standard Speed Mode focuses
at a fixed rate of speed. Variable Speed Mode has
eight speed levels that can be set using a VISCA
Command.
• The Zoom Mode supports a Combined Mode and a
Separate Mode.
Combined Mode
This is the previously existing zoom method.
After the optical zoom has reached its maximum
level, the camera switches to Digital Zoom Mode.
Separate Mode
In this mode, Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can
be operated separately. You can use digital zoom
magnification at any time from within any level of
optical magnification.
• One Push Trigger Mode
When a Trigger Command is sent, the lens moves to
adjust the focus for the subject. The focus lens then
holds that position until the next Trigger Command is
input.
• Infinity Mode
The lens is forcibly moved to a position suitable for
an unlimited distance.
Focus
• Near Limit Mode
Can be set in a range from 1000 (∞) to C000 (35 mm).
Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set
using VISCA Commands.
• Auto Focus Mode
The minimum focus distance is 35 mm at the optical
wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end, and is
independent of the digital zoom.
The AutoFocus (AF) function automatically adjusts
the focus position to maximise the high frequency
content of the picture in a center measurement area,
taking into consideration the high luminance and
strong contrast components.
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Basic Functions
• Bright
White Balance
Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at
0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB)
White Balance has the following modes, all of which
can be set using VISCA Commands.
AE – Shutter priority
• Auto White Balance
The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a
total of 22 steps – 16 high speeds and 6 low speeds.
When the slow shutter is set, the speed can be 1/30s,
1/15s, 1/8s, 1/4s, 1/2s, 1/1s. The picture output is read at a
normal rate from the memory. The memory is updated
at a low rate from the CCD. AF capability is low.
In high speed mode, the shutter speed can be set up to
1/10,000s. The iris and gain are set automatically,
according to the brightness of the subject.
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
values from 3000 to 7500K.
This mode is the factory setting.
• ATW
Auto Tracing White balance (2000 to 10000 K)
• Indoor
3200 K Base Mode
Data
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14
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10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
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08
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03
02
01
00
NTSC
10000
6000
4000
3000
2000
1500
1000
725
500
350
250
180
125
100
90
PAL
10000
6000
3500
2500
1750
1250
1000
600
425
300
215
150
120
100
75
• Outdoor
5800 K Base Mode
• One Push WB
The One Push White Balance mode is a fixed white
balance mode that may be automatically readjusted
only at the request of the user (One Push Trigger),
assuming that a white subject, in correct lighting
conditions, and occupying more than 1/2 of the
image, is submitted to the camera.
One Push White Balance data is lost when the power
is turned off. If the power is turned off, reset One
Push White Balance.
• Manual WB
Manual control of R and B gain, 256 steps each
60
50
30
25
Automatic Exposure Mode
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12
The variety of AE functions, which allow video signal
to output the optimum image for subjects from low
light condition, to high light conditions, it is available.
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6
4
3
2
2
• Full Auto
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1
Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed (NTSC: 1/60
sec., PAL: 1/50 sec.)
AE – Iris priority
The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps
between F1.6 and Close.
The gain and shutter speed are set automatically,
according to the brightness of the subject.
• Shutter Priority1)
Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain
(1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 22 steps, std. shutter: 16 steps,
slow shutter: 6 steps)
1)Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to
t1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz
power supply frequency
t1/120s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz
power supply frequency
Data
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Setting value
F1.6
Data
08
Setting value
F8
10
F2
07
F9.6
0F
F2.4
06
F11
• Iris Priority
Variable Iris (F1.6 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and
Shutter speed
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
F2.8
05
F14
F3.4
04
F16
F4
03
F19
• Manual
Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain
F4.8
02
F22
F5.6
01
F28
F6.8
00
CLOSE
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Basic Functions
AE – Manual
The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain
(16 steps) can be set freely by the user.
When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the
Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter
Priority mode is maintained.
AE – Bright
Spot Exposure Mode
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.
As both gain and iris are fixed, this mode is used when
exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching
from Full Auto or Shutter Priority Mode to Bright
Mode, the current status will be retained for a short
period of time.
In Full Auto AE, the level for the entire screen is
computed and the optimum Auto Iris and Gain levels
are determined. In Spot AE, a particular section of the
subject can be designated, and then that portion of the
image can be weighted and a value computed so that
Iris and Gain can be optimized to obtain an image.
For example, in an image with a lot of movement and
with varying levels of brightness, portions without
much change can be designated as such a “spot,” and
changes to the screen can be minimized in that area.
As shown in the diagram below, a range of 16 blocks
vertically and 16 blocks horizontally can be
designated.
Only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto” or
“Shutter Priority,” can you switch it to “Bright.”
Gain
In the case where the center is designated (shown in
black), the level is computed along with a weighted
value for the surrounding block (shaded), including the
specified portions; and then the Gain and Iris are set.
The value of the designated portions and the
surrounding areas should be calculated as 90%, the rest
should be set to 10%.
IRIS AGC
OPEN MAX
IRIS curve
Gain curve
CLOSE MIN
Horizontal 16
Dark
Bright
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1
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9
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B
C
D
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F
Controlled
by gain
Controlled by IRIS
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7
8
9
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B
C
D
E
F
Vertical 16
Bright limit which controllable
for this unit
Data
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1E
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1C
1B
1A
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Iris
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F2
Gain
28 dB
26 dB
24 dB
22 dB
20 dB
18 dB
16 dB
14 dB
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
Data
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
Iris
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4
Gain
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8
18
08
17
07
F9.6
F11
16
06
15
05
F14
14
6 dB
04
F16
13
4 dB
03
F19
12
2 dB
02
F22
11
0 dB
01
F28
10
0 dB
00
CLOSE
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Basic Functions
Exposure Compensation
Auto ICR Mode
Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the
internal reference brightness level used in the AE
mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.
Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings
needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter.
With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is
automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared
sensitivity is increased. With a set level of brightness,
the IR Cut Filter is automatically enabled (ICR OFF).
Also, on systems equipped with an IR light, the
internal data of the camera is used to make the proper
decisions to avoid malfunctions.
Data
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
Step
7
Setting value
10.5 dB
9 dB
6
5
7.5 dB
6 dB
4
3
4.5 dB
3 dB
2
When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)
08
1
1.5 dB
0 dB
07
0
Shutter 1/60 sec
AGC
MAX
IRIS
OPEN
06
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–1.5 dB
–3 dB
ICR
05
04
–4.5 dB
–6 dB
GAIN
IRIS
03
ICR ON
SHUTTER
02
–7.5 dB
–9 dB
01
Adjustable
00
–10.5 dB
Dark
Bright
ICR OFF t ON Adjustable
When Auto Slow Shutter is ON
Aperture Control
Aperture control is a function which adjusts the
enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture.
There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from “no
enhancement.” When shooting text, this control may
help by making them sharper.
ICR
ON
AGC
MAX
IRIS
OPEN
Slow
Shutter
MAX
IRIS
GAIN
SHUTTER
Back Light Compensation
ICR
ON
When the background of the subject is too bright, or
when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE
mode, back light compensation will make the subject
appear clearer.
Adjustable Adjustable
Slow
Shutter
Dark
Bright
ICR OFF t ON Adjustable
Slow shutter – Auto/Manual
Note
When set to “Auto,” ensures that the slow shutter is set
automatically when the brightness drops. Effective
only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto.”
Set to “Slow Shutter Manual” at shipment.
When in Auto_ICR_OFF state and WB data is added (default), a
malfunction may occur when the subjects largely consisting of blue
and red colors are taken.
ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode
An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from the
image path for increased sensitivity in low light
environments. The ICR will automatically engage
depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera to
be effective in day/night environments.
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Basic Functions
Memory (Position preset)
Camera ID
Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera
shooting conditions can be stored and recalled.
This function allows you to achieve the desired status
instantly, even without adjusting the following items
each time.
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.
• Zoom Position
• Digital Zoom On/Off
• Focus Auto/Manual
• Focus Position
• AE Mode
• Shutter control parameters
• Bright Control
Effect
It consists of the following functions.
• Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal
• Black White: Monochrome Image
• Iris control parameters
• Gain control parameters
• Exposure Compensation On/Off
• Exposure Level
• Backlight Compensation On/Off
• Slow Shutter Auto/Manual
• White Balance Mode
• R/B Gain
Others
Mirror image
The video output from the camera can be reversed left
and right using this function.
Freeze
This function captures an image in the field memory of
the camera so that this image can be output
continuously.
• Aperture
• ICR Shoot On/Off
Because communication inside the camera is based on V
cycle, the captured image is always the one 3V to 4Vs after
the sending of a Command. Thus, you can not specify a time
period after sending EVEN, ODD or a Command.
Custom Preset
As with the positon preset function, the camera
shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. The
settings are recalled when the power is turned on. For
setting items, refer to the “Initial Settings, Custom
Preset and Backup” section on page 13.
The Image Stabilizer Function
When the Image Stabilizer Function is ON, it helps in
obtaining a stable image free of vibration caused by
jarring movements. For a vibration frequency of
around 10 Hz, correction is approximately 90%.
Privacy Zone Settings
For subjects requiring special treatment due to privacy
issues, designated areas of the image can be masked
from view.
Note
In this situation, an area can be masked using Privacy
Zone settings. As shown in the diagram below, 12
blocks vertically and 16 horizontally, in a maximum of
6 places, can be masked.
Be advised that, when using systems equipped with Pan and Tilt
functions, quick starts and stops are corrected for, causing a
different movement from that of the normal image.
• An example of a Command setting
Using 1 Command for a set: 81 01 04 76 00 02 01 05
02 0D 07 03 05 FF
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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B
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B
A
B
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Basic Functions
Title Display
Synchronization methods
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.
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=28.636363MHz
Vposition
Hposition
00 to 0A
00 to 17
PAL=28.375MHz
00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
Blink
Color
• External synchronization (V-Lock Synchronization)
When a TTL level V-Lock pulse is input, the camera
synchronizes to the input signal (V-lock
synchronization). The frequency of the input signal
synchronizes to within 1Hz of the external
synchronization.
Also, V-Phase phase adjustment can be carried out to
within 90 degrees due to the V-Lock phase
adjustment. In addition, 360 degree phase adjustment
is possible because you can switch between 0 degree
and 180 degree phases.
00
White
Yellow
Violet
Red
01
02
03
04
05
06
Cyan
Green
Blue
00
A
01
B
02
C
03
D
04
E
05
F
06
07
H
0f
P
Because V-Lock synchronization is a simple synchronization
method, color signals like a VBS “GenLock” cannot be
synchronized.
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09
J
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K
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Note
Cannot be displayed together with Privacy display.
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Basic Functions
Eclipse
When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional
allowance as shown in the figure below.
Vibrational
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.
L=0.3
• The camera vibrational specification is to have no
malfunction after this test.
5 to 50 Hz
4.14 m2/s3
50 to 100 Hz -36 dB/oct
{0.043 G2/Hz}
Power spectrum density
14.3 m/s2
{1.46 G}
20 minutes
Effective overall value
Test time
Spectral Sensitivity
Characteristics
1.0
Ye
Cy
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
G
Mg
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
Wave Length [nm]
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Basic Functions
Initial Settings, Custom
Preset and Backup
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
recalled automatically when the camera is turned on.
The “Standby backup” column indicates whether the
data is preserved even when the camera is powered
OFF.
Custom
preset
Back up
Mode/Position setting
Zoom Position
Initial settings
at standby
Wide end
a
a
a
a
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×
D-Zoom On/Off
D-Zoom Separate/Combine
D-Zoom Position
Focus Position
On
Combine
00h
—
Focus Auto/Manual
Near Limit Setting
AF Sensitivity
Auto
8000h (40cm)
Normal
AF Mode
Normal
AF Run Time
5 sec
AF Interval
5 sec
WB Mode
Auto
WB Data (Rgain, Bgain)
One Push WB Data
AE Mode
—
—
Full Auto
Slow Shutter Mode
Shutter Position
Iris Position
Manual
1/60sec (NTSC), 1/50sec (PAL)
—
Gain Position
—
Bright Position
—
Exposure Compensation On/Off
Exposure Compensation Amount
BackLight On/Off
Spot AE On/Off
Spot AE Position Setting
Aperture Level
Off
0
Off
Off
X=8, Y=8
5
LR Reverse On/Off
Freeze On/Off
Off
Off
Picture Effect
Off
a
a
a
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
a
a
a
×
ICR On/Off
Off
Auto ICR On/Off
Stabilizer On/Off
Camera Memory
Display On/Off
Off
Off
Same as the initial value setting
Off
Off
Mute On/Off
A circle “a” in this column signifies that the data is preserved.
A cross “×” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.
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Basic Functions
Custom
preset
Back up
Mode/Position setting
Title Display On/Off
Initial settings
at standby
Off
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Title Setting
—
Privacy Zone On/Off
Privacy Zone Setting
Key Lock On/Off
Camera ID
Off
—
Off
0000h
External Lock Mode
V-Phase
Internal
Vsync edge position
No inversion
V-Phase Phase Inversion
A circle “a” in this column signifies that the data is preserved.
A cross “×” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.
Note
The number of times written to EEPROM (when Custom Preset is
executed) is limited.
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Command List
Command List
Overview of VISCA
VISCA1)/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 FROM THE USE OF THIS CONTROL
PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST AND
DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL
WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THAT CONTROL PROTOCOL AND
COMMAND LIST, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY OR ALL IMPLIED
In VISCA, the device outputting commands, for
example, a computer, is called the controller. The
device receiving the commands, an FCB-EX780S/
EX780SP camera is called the peripheral device. In
VISCA, up to seven peripheral devices like the FCB-
EX780S/EX780SP camera can be connected to one
controller using communication conforming to the RS-
232C standard. The parameters of RS-232C are as
follows.
• Communication speed: 9.6 kbps/19.2 kbps/
38.4 kbps
• Data bits : 8
• Start bit : 1
• Stop bit : 1/2
• Non parity
Flow control using XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS, etc., is
not supported.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
FACT, SONY SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT SOFTWARE DEVELOPED BASED ON THIS
CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST
MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE USED WITH IT
(INCLUDING SONY HARDWARE AND
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
sent to the camera assigned address 2 is 82H. In the
command list, as the header is 8X, input the address of
the camera at X. The header of the reply packet from
the camera assigned address 1 is 90H. The packet from
the camera assigned address 2 is A0H.
VISCA Communication
Specifications
VISCA packet structure
Some of the commands for setting cameras can be sent
to all devices at one time (broadcast). In the case of
broadcast, the header should be hexadecimal 88H.
When the terminator is FFH, it signifies the end of the
packet.
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
controller (address 0) is hexadecimal 81H. The packet
Packet (3 to 16 bytes)
Header
Message (1 to 14 bytes)
Terminator
Byte 1
Byte 2
Byte 3
FF
Sender’s
address
Receiver’s address
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
(MSB) (LSB)
(MSB)
(LSB)
Command and inquiry
● Command
Sends operational commands to the FCB-EX780S/
SP.
● Inquiry
Used for inquiring about the current state of the
FCB-EX780S/SP camera.
Command Packet
8X QQ RR ... FF
Note
Inquiry
QQ1) = Command/Inquiry,
RR2) = category code
1)
QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry)
2)
RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter), 07 (camera 2)
X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address
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Responses for commands and inquiries
Command execution cancel
G ACK message
To cancel a command which has already been sent,
send the IF_Clear command as the next command. To
cancel one of any two commands which have been
sent, use the cancel message.
Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when it receives a
command. No ACK message is returned for
inquiries.
Cancel Packet
8X 2Y FF
X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address, Y = socket number
Note
Y = socket number
G Completion message
Cancel
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 inquiry after the 3rd byte of the packet. If the
ACK message is omitted, the socket number will
contain 0.
An error message will be returned for this command,
but this is not a fault. It indicates that the command has
been canceled.
Reply Packet
Note
Ack
X0 4Y FF
Y = socket number
Y = socket number
Y = socket number
Completion (commands) X0 5Y FF
Completion (Inquiries) X0 5Y ... FF
X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8
G Error message
When a command or inquiry command could not be
executed or failed, an error message is returned
instead of the completion message.
Error Packet
X0 6Y 01 FF
X0 6Y 02 FF
X0 6Y 03 FF
X0 6Y 04 FF
X0 6Y 05 FF
X0 6Y 41 FF
Description
Message length error (>14 bytes)
Syntax Error
Command buffer full
Command cancelled
No socket (to be cancelled)
Command not executable
X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8, Y = socket number
Socket number
When command messages are sent to the FCB-
EX780S/SP, it is normal to send the next command
message after waiting for the completion message or
error message to return. However to deal with
advanced uses, the FCB-EX780S/SP has two buffers
(memories) for commands, so that up to two
commands including the commands currently being
executed can be received. When the FCB-EX780S/SP
receives commands, it notifies the sender which
command buffer was used using the socket number of
the ACK message. As the completion message or error
message also has a socket number, it indicates which
command has ended. Even when two command buffers
are being used at any one time, an FCB-EX780S/SP
management command and some inquiry messages can
be executed.
The ACK message is not returned for these commands
and inquiries, and only the completion message of
socket number 0 is returned.
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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
G Address
Sets an address of a peripheral device. Use when
initializing the network, and receiving the following
network change message.
G Network Change
Sent from the peripheral device to the controller
when a device is removed from or added to the
network. The address must be re-set when this
message is received.
Packet
Note
Address
Network Change
88 30 01 FF
X0 38 FF
Always broadcasted.
X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address + 8
VISCA interface command
G IF_Clear
Clears the command buffers in the FCB-EX780S/SP
and cancels the command currently being executed.
Command Packet Reply Packet Note
IF_Clear
8X 01 00 01FF
X0 50 FF
IF_Clear (broadcast) 88 01 00 01 FF
88 01 00 01 FF
X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address (For inquiry packet)
X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address +8 (For reply packet)
VISCA interface and inquiry
G IF_DeviceTypeInq
Returns information on the VISCA interface.
Inquiry
Inquiry Packet Reply Packet
Description
IF_DeviceTypeInq 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID
(0020: Sony)
HHHH = Model ID
0411: FCB-EX series
JJJJ = ROM revision
KK = Maximum socket # (02)
X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address (For inquiry packet)
X = 9 to F: FCB-EX780S/SP address +8 (For reply packet)
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VISCA Command/ACK Protocol
Command
Command Message
Reply Message
Comments
General Command
81 01 04 38 02 FF
(Example)
90 41 FF (ACK)+90 51 FF
(Completion)
Returns ACK when a command has been accepted, and
Completion when a command has been executed.
90 42 FF 90 52 FF
81 01 04 38 FF
(Example)
90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error)
Accepted a command which is not supported or a command
lacking parameters.
81 01 04 38 02 FF
(Example)
90 60 03 FF
There are two commands currently being executed, and the
command could not be accepted.
(Command Buffer Full)
81 01 04 08 02 FF
(Example)
90 61 41 FF
Could not execute the command in the current mode.
(Command Not Executable)
90 62 41FF
Inquiry Command
81 09 04 38 FF
(Example)
90 50 02 FF (Completion)
ACK is not returned for the inquiry command.
Accepted an incompatible command.
81 09 05 38 FF
(Example)
90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error)
Address Set
88 30 01 FF
88 01 00 01 FF
8x 01 00 01 FF
8x 2y FF
88 30 02 FF
Returned the device address to +1.
Returned the same command.
IF_Clear(Broadcast)
IF_Clear (For x)
Command Cancel
88 01 00 01 FF
z0 50 FF (Completion)
ACK is not returned for this command.
z0 6y 04 FF
Returned when the command of the socket specified is canceled.
Completion for the command canceled is not returned.
(Command Canceled)
z0 6y 05 FF (No Socket)
Returned when the command of the specified socket has already
been completed or when the socket number specified is wrong.
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VISCA Camera-Issued Messages
ACK/Completion Messages
Comments
Command Messages
Returned when the command is accepted.
ACK
z0 4y FF
(y:Socket No.)
Returned when the command has been executed.
Completion
z0 5y FF
(y:Socket No.)
z = Device address + 8
Error Messages
Comments
Command Messages
Returned when the command format is different or when a command with illegal
command parameters is accepted.
Syntax Error
z0 60 02 FF
Indicates that two sockets are already being used (executing two commands) and the
command could not be accepted when received.
Command Buffer Full
Command Canceled
z0 60 03 FF
Returned when a command which is being executed in a socket specified by the
cancel command is canceled. The completion message for the command is not
returned.
z0 6y 04 FF
(y:Socket No.)
Returned when no command is executed in a socket specified by the cancel
command, or when an invalid socket number is specified.
No Socket
z0 6y 05 FF
(y:Socket No.)
Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current conditions. For
example, when commands controlling the focus manually are received during auto
focus.
Command Not Executable
z0 6y 41 FF
(y:Socket No.)
Network Change Message
Command Message
z0 38 FF
Comments
Network Change
Issued when power is being routed.
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FCB-EX780S/SP Commands
FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (1/4)
Command Set
AddressSet
Command
Broadcast
Broadcast
Command Packet
88 30 01 FF
Comments
IF_Clear
88 01 00 01 FF
CommandCancel
CAM_Power
8x 2p FF
p: Socket No.(=1or2)
Power ON/OFF
On
8x 01 04 00 02 FF
8x 01 04 00 03 FF
8x 01 04 07 00 FF
8x 01 04 07 02 FF
8x 01 04 07 03 FF
8x 01 04 07 2p FF
8x 01 04 07 3p FF
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 06 02 FF
8x 01 04 06 03 FF
8x 01 04 36 00 FF
8x 01 04 36 01 FF
8x 01 04 06 00 FF
8x 01 04 06 2p FF
8x 01 04 06 3p FF
8x 01 04 06 10 FF
8x 01 04 46 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 08 00 FF
8x 01 04 08 02 FF
8x 01 04 08 03 FF
8x 01 04 08 2p FF
8x 01 04 08 3p FF
8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 38 02 FF
8x 01 04 38 03 FF
8x 01 04 38 10 FF
8x 01 04 18 01 FF
8x 01 04 18 02 FF
8x 01 04 28 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 58 02 FF
8x 01 04 58 03 FF
8x 01 04 57 00 FF
8x 01 04 57 01 FF
8x 01 04 57 02 FF
8x 01 04 27 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
Off
CAM_Zoom
Stop
Tele(Standard)
Wide(Standard)
Tele(Variable)
Wide(Variable)
Direct
p=0 (Low) to 7 (High)
pqrs: Zoom Position
CAM_DZoom
On
Digital zoom ON/OFF
Off
Combine Mode
Separate Mode
Stop
Optical/Digital Zoom Combined
Optical/Digital Zoom Separate
Tele(Variable)
Wide(Variable)
x1/Max
p=0 (Low) to 7 (High)
x1/MAX Magnification Switchover
pq: D-Zoom Position
Direct
CAM_Focus
Stop
Far(Standard)
Near(Standard)
Far(Variable)
Near(Variable)
Direct
p=0 (Low) to 7 (High)
pqrs: Focus Position
AF ON/OFF
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Auto/Manual
One Push Trigger
Infinity
One Push AF Trigger
Forced infinity
Near Limit
Normal
pqrs: Focus Near Limit Position
AF Sensitivity High/Low
AF Sensitivity
Low
CAM_AFMode
Normal AF
Interval AF
Zoom Trigger AF
Active/Interval Time
Direct
AF Movement Mode
pq: Movement Time, rs: Interval
pqrs: Zoom Position
CAM_ZoomFocus
CAM_Initialize
tuvw: Focus Position
Lens
8x 01 04 19 01 FF
8x 01 04 19 02 FF
Lens Initialization Start
Comp Scan
Start of Fault Correction Movement
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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (2/4)
Command Set
Command
Auto
Command Packet
8x 01 04 35 00 FF
8x 01 04 35 01 FF
8x 01 04 35 02 FF
8x 01 04 35 03 FF
8x 01 04 35 04 FF
8x 01 04 35 05 FF
8x 01 04 10 05 FF
8x 01 04 03 00 FF
8x 01 04 03 02 FF
8x 01 04 03 03 FF
8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 04 00 FF
8x 01 04 04 02 FF
8x 01 04 04 03 FF
8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 39 00 FF
8x 01 04 39 03 FF
8x 01 04 39 0A FF
8x 01 04 39 0B FF
8x 01 04 39 0D FF
8x 01 04 5A 02 FF
8x 01 04 5A 03 FF
8x 01 04 0A 00 FF
8x 01 04 0A 02 FF
8x 01 04 0A 03 FF
8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 0B 00 FF
8x 01 04 0B 02 FF
8x 01 04 0B 03 FF
8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 0C 00 FF
8x 01 04 0C 02 FF
8x 01 04 0C 03 FF
8x 01 04 4C 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 0D 00 FF
8x 01 04 0D 02 FF
8x 01 04 0D 03 FF
8x 01 04 4D 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 3E 02 FF
8x 01 04 3E 03 FF
8x 01 04 0E 00 FF
8x 01 04 0E 02 FF
8x 01 04 0E 03 FF
8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 33 02 FF
8x 01 04 33 03 FF
8x 01 04 59 02 FF
8x 01 04 59 03 FF
8x 01 04 29 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
Comments
CAM_WB
Normal Auto
Indoor
Outdoor
One Push WB
ATW
Indoor mode
Outdoor mode
One Push WB mode
Auto Tracing White Balance
Manual Control mode
One Push WB Trigger
Manual Control of R Gain
Manual
One Push Trigger
Reset
CAM_RGain
CAM_BGain
CAM_AE
Up
Down
Direct
Reset
pq: R Gain
Manual Control of B Gain
Up
Down
Direct
Full Auto
Manual
Shutter Priority
Iris Priority
Bright
Auto
pq: B Gain
Automatic Exposure mode
Manual Control mode
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode
Iris Priority Automatic Exposure mode
Bright Mode (Manual control)
CAM_SlowShutter
CAM_Shutter
Auto Slow Shutter ON/OFF
Manual
Reset
Shutter Setting
Up
Down
Direct
Reset
pq: Shutter Position
Iris Setting
CAM_Iris
Up
Down
Direct
Reset
pq: Iris Position
Gain Setting
CAM_Gain
Up
Down
Direct
Reset
pq: Gain Position
Bright Setting
CAM_Bright
CAM_ExpComp
Up
Down
Direct
On
pq: Bright Position
Exposure Compensation ON/OFF
Off
Reset
Exposure Compensation Amount Setting
Up
Down
Direct
On
pq: ExpComp Position
CAM_BackLight
CAM_SpotAE
Back Light Compensation ON/OFF
Off
On
Spot Automatic Exposure Setting
pq: X (0 to F), rs: Y (0 to F)
Off
Position
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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (3/4)
Command Set
Command
Reset
Up
Command Packet
8x 01 04 02 00 FF
8x 01 04 02 02 FF
8x 01 04 02 03 FF
8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 61 02 FF
8x 01 04 61 03 FF
8x 01 04 62 02 FF
8x 01 04 62 03 FF
8x 01 04 63 00 FF
8x 01 04 63 02 FF
8x 01 04 63 04 FF
8x 01 04 01 02 FF
8x 01 04 01 03 FF
8x 01 04 51 02 FF
8x 01 04 51 03 FF
8x 01 04 34 02 FF
8x 01 04 34 03 FF
8x 01 04 3F 00 pp FF
8x 01 04 3F 01 pp FF
8x 01 04 3F 02 7F FF
8x 01 04 3F 00 7F FF
8x 01 04 3F 01 7F FF
8x 01 04 3F 02 7F FF
8x 01 04 15 02 FF
(8x 01 06 06 02 FF)
8x 01 04 15 03 FF
(8x 01 06 06 03 FF)
8x 01 04 15 10 FF
(8x 01 06 06 10 FF)
8x 01 04 73 00 mm nn pp
qq 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF
8x 01 04 73 01 mm nn pp
qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF
8x 01 04 73 02 mm nn pp
qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF
8x 01 04 74 00 FF
8x 01 04 74 02 FF
8x 01 04 74 03 FF
8x 01 04 75 02 FF
8x 01 04 75 03 FF
8x 01 04 75 10 FF
Comments
CAM_Aperture
Aperture Control
Down
Direct
On
pq: Aperture Gain
CAM_LR_Reverse
CAM_Freeze
Mirror Image ON/OFF
Off
On
Still Image ON/OFF
Picture Effect Setting
Off
CAM_PictureEffect
Off
Neg.Art
B&W
On
CAM_ICR
Infrared Mode ON/OFF
Off
CAM_AutoICR
CAM_Stabilizer
CAM_Memory
On
Auto Infrared Mode ON/OFF
Vibration Correction ON/OFF
p: Memory Number (=0 to 5)
Off
On
Off
Reset
Set
Recall
Reset
Set
CAM_CUSTOM
CAM_Display
Starts in this mode at Power ON.
Display ON/OFF
Recall
On
Off
On/Off
CAM_Title
Title Set1
Title Set2
Title Set3
mm: Vposition, nn: Hposition
pp: Color, qq: Blink
mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters
(1st to 10st Character)
mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters
(11th to 20th Character)
Title Clear
On
Title Setting Clear
Title Display ON/OFF
Off
CAM_Mute
On
Mute ON/OFF
Off
On/Off
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FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (4/4)
Command Set
Command
Command Packet
8x 01 04 76 00 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
Comments
CAM_PrivacyZone
Set1
p: X1, q: Y1, r: W1, s: H1
t: X2, u: Y2, v: W2, w: H2
p: X3, q: Y3, r: W3, s: H3
t: X4, u: Y4, v: W4, w: H4
p: X5, q: Y5, r: W5, s: H5
t: X6, u: Y6, v: W6, w: H6
Clear Zone Settings
Set2
Set3
8x 01 04 76 01 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
8x 01 04 76 02 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
Clear
On
8x 01 04 77 00 FF
8x 01 04 77 02 FF
8x 01 04 77 03 FF
8x 01 04 17 00 FF
8x 01 04 17 02 FF
8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 55 00 FF
8x 01 04 55 01 FF
8x 01 04 05 00 FF
8x 01 04 05 02 FF
8x 01 04 05 03 FF
8x 01 04 05 2p FF
8x 01 04 05 3p FF
8x 01 04 05 40 FF
8x 01 04 45 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 25 00 FF
8x 01 04 25 01 FF
Zone Display ON/OFF
Off
Off
On
CAM_KeyLock
Camera Control Enable/Disable
CAM_IDWrite
pqrs: Camera ID (=0000 to FFFF)
Internal mode
CAM_ExternalLock
INT
Line Lock
Stop
Line Lock mode
CAM_VPhase
Up
Down
Up (Step)
Down (Step)
Reset
p=step (1-7)
Restore Factory Settings
pq: V-Phase (00-FF)
No Phase Turnover
Phase Turnover
Direct
0 degree
180 degree
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FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (1/2)
Inquiry Command
Command Packet
Inquiry Packet
y0 50 02 FF
Comments
On
CAM_PowerInq
8x 09 04 00 FF
y0 50 03 FF
Off
CAM_ZoomPosInq
8x 09 04 47 FF
8x 09 04 06 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 02 FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
D-Zoom On
CAM_DZoomModeInq
y0 50 03 FF
D-Zoom Off
Combine Mode
Separate Mode
pq: D-Zoom Position
Auto Focus
CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq
8x 09 04 36 FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
CAM_DZoomPosInq
CAM_FocusModeInq
8x 09 04 46 FF
8x 09 04 38 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
Manual Focus
pqrs: Focus Position
CAM_FocusPosInq
8x 09 04 48 FF
8x 09 04 28 FF
8x 09 04 58 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 02 FF
CAM_FocusNearLimitInq
CAM_AFSensitivityInq
pqrs: Focus Near Limit Position
AF Sensitivity Normal
AF Sensitivity Low
Normal AF
y0 50 03 FF
CAM_AFModeInq
8x 09 04 57 FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
Interval AF
Zoom Trigger AF
pq: Movement Time, rs: Interval
Auto
y0 50 02 FF
CAM_AFTimeSettingInq
CAM_WBModeInq
8x 09 04 27 FF
8x 09 04 35 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
In Door
y0 50 02 FF
Out Door
y0 50 03 FF
One Push WB
ATW
y0 50 04 FF
y0 50 05 FF
Manual
CAM_RGainInq
CAM_BGainInq
CAM_AEModeInq
8x 09 04 43 FF
8x 09 04 44 FF
8x 09 04 39 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 FF
pq: R Gain
pq: B Gain
Full Auto
y0 50 03 FF
Manual
y0 50 0A FF
Shutter Priority
Iris Priority
Bright
y0 50 0B FF
y0 50 0D FF
CAM_SlowShutterModeInq
8x 09 04 5A FF
y0 50 02 FF
Auto
y0 50 03 FF
Manual
CAM_ShutterPosInq
CAM_IrisPosInq
8x 09 04 4A FF
8x 09 04 4B FF
8x 09 04 4C FF
8x 09 04 4D FF
8x 09 04 3E FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 02 FF
pq: Shutter Position
pq: Iris Position
pq: Gain Position
pq: Bright Position
On
CAM_GainPosInq
CAM_BrightPosInq
CAM_ExpCompModeInq
y0 50 03 FF
Off
CAM_ExpCompPosInq
8x 09 04 4E FF
8x 09 04 33 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 02 FF
pq: ExpComp Position
On
CAM_BackLightModeInq
y0 50 03 FF
Off
CAM_SpotAEModeInq
8x 09 04 59 FF
y0 50 02 FF
On
y0 50 03 FF
Off
CAM_SpotAEPosInq
CAM_ApertureInq
8x 09 04 29 FF
8x 09 04 42 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
pq: X position, rs: Y position
pq: Aperture Gain
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FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (2/2)
Inquiry Command
Command Packet
Inquiry Packet
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 04 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 pp FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF
y0 50 00 20
mn pq rs tu vw FF
Comments
On
CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq
8x 09 04 61 FF
Off
CAM_FreezeModeInq
8x 09 04 62 FF
8x 09 04 63 FF
On
Off
CAM_PictureEffectModeInq
Off
Neg.Art
B&W
On
CAM_ICRModeInq
8x 09 04 01 FF
8x 09 04 51 FF
8x 09 04 34 FF
Off
CAM_AutoICRModeInq
CAM_StabilizerModeInq
On
Off
On
Off
CAM_MemoryInq
8x 09 04 3F FF
8x 09 04 15 FF
(8x 09 06 06 FF)
8x 09 04 74 FF
pp: Last Recall Memory No.
CAM_DisplayModeInq
On
Off
CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq
CAM_MuteModeInq
On
Off
8x 09 04 75 FF
8x 09 04 77 FF
8x 09 04 17 FF
On
Off
CAM_PrivacyZoneModeInq
CAM_KeyLockInq
On
Off
Off
On
CAM_IDInq
8x 09 04 22 FF
8x 09 04 55 FF
pqrs: Camera ID
Internal Mode
Line Lock Mode
0 degree
CAM_ExternalLockModeInq
CAM_VPhaseSetInq
8x 09 04 25 FF
180 degree
CAM_VPhasePosInq
CAM_VersionInq
8x 09 04 45 FF
8x 09 00 02 FF
pq: V-Phase Position
mnpq: Model Code (04xx)
rstu: ROM version
vw: Socket Number (=02)
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FCB-EX780S/SP Block Inquiry Command List
Lens control system inquiry commands (1/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
Destination Address
0
6
Source Address
Focus Near Limit (H)
0 Completion Message (50h)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
7
Focus Near Limit (L)
0
0
0
0
8
Zoom Position (HH)
Focus Position (HH)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Zoom Position (HL)
Focus Position (HL)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Zoom Position (LH)
Focus Position (LH)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Zoom Position (LL)
Focus Position (LL)
30
Command List
Lens control system inquiry commands (2/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
DZoomMode 1: Separate 0: Combine
AF Mode
13
14
15
0: Normal 1: Interval 2: Zoom Trigger
AF Sensitivity 1: Normal 0: Slow
Digital Zoom 1:On 0:Off
Focus Mode 1:Auto 0:Manual
0
0
0
0
Low Contrast Detection 1: Yes 0: No
Camera Memory Recall 1: Executing 0: Stopped
Focus Command 1: Executing 0: Stopped
Zoom Command 1: Executing 0: Stopped
1 Terminator (FFh)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
31
Command List
Camera control system inquiry commands (1/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF
Byte
Bit
7
Comments
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
0
6
Destination Address
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
6
0
Source Address
WB Mode
0
0
0
0
0 Completion Message (50h)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
1
2
3
4
5
Aperture Gain
0
0
0
8
Exposure Mode
R Gain (H)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Spot AE 1: On 0: Off
Back Light 1:On 0:Off
R Gain (L)
Exposure Comp. 1:On 0:Off
Slow Shutter 1:Auto 0:Manual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Shutter Position
B Gain (H)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Iris Position
B Gain (L)
32
Command List
Camera control system inquiry commands (2/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
12
Gain Position
0
0
0
13
14
15
Bright Position
0
0
0
0
Exposure Comp. Position
1 Terminator (FFh)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
33
Command List
Other inquiry commands (1/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Destination Address
0
6
Source Address
0 Completion Message (50h)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
Auto ICR 1: On 0: Off
Key Lock 1: On 0: Off
Power 1:On 0:Off
Camera ID (HH)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stabilizer 1: On 0: Off
ICR 1: On 0: Off
9
Freeze 1:On 0:Off
LR Reverse 1:On 0:Off
Camera ID (HL)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Privacy Zone 1: On 0: Off
Mute 1: On 0: Off
10
Title Display 1: On 0: Off
Display 1: On 0: Off
Camera ID (LH)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Picture Effect Mode
Camera ID (LL)
34
Command List
Other inquiry commands (2/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
External Lock 1: Provided 0: Not provided
Memory 1: Provided 0: Not provided
Clock 1: Provided 0: Not provided
ICR 1: Provided 0: Not provided
Stabilizer 1: Provided 0: Not provided
System 1:PAL 0:NTSC
12
0
0
V-Phase 1: 180 degree 0: 0 degree
External Lock Mode 1: Line Lock 0: Internal
13
14
15
V-Phase (H)
0
0
0
0
V-Phase (L)
1 Terminator (FFh)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
35
Command List
Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
Destination Address
0
6
Source Address
AF Interval Time (H)
0 Completion Message (50h)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
AF Interval Time (L)
0
0
0
0
2
8
Digital Zoom Position (H)
SpotAE Position (X)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
5
9
Digital Zoom Position (L)
SpotAE Position (Y)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
AF Activation Time (H)
0
0
0
0
11
AF Activation Time (L)
36
Command List
Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF
Byte
Bit
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Comments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
13
14
15
1 Terminator (FFh)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
37
Command List
Gain
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
28 dB
26 dB
24 dB
22 dB
20 dB
18 dB
16 dB
14 dB
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
VISCA Command Setting Values
Exposure control (1/2)
NTSC
10000
PAL
10000
Shutter Speed
15
14
13
12
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
6000
4000
3000
2000
1500
1000
725
500
350
250
180
125
100
90
6000
3500
2500
1750
1250
1000
600
425
300
215
150
120
100
75
6 dB
4 dB
+2 dB
0
–3 dB
60
50
30
25
15
12
8
6
4
3
2
2
1
1
Iris
F1.6
F2
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4
F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8
F9.6
F11
F14
F16
F19
F22
F28
CLOSE
38
Command List
Exposure control (2/2)
IRIS
F1.6
GAIN
28 dB
Bright
1F
1E
1D
1C
1B
1A
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F1.6
F2
26 dB
24 dB
22 dB
20 dB
18 dB
16 dB
14 dB
12 dB
10 dB
8 dB
6 dB
4 dB
2 dB
0
0
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4
0
0
0
0
F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8
0
0
0
0
F9.6
F11
F14
F16
F19
F22
F28
CLOSE
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Exposure Comp.
10.5 dB
9 dB
7.5 dB
6 dB
4.5 dB
3 dB
1.5 dB
0 dB
–1.5 dB
–3 dB
–4.5 dB
–6 dB
–7.5 dB
–9 dB
–10.5 dB
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
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Command List
Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position
(for reference)
Zoom Ratio
×25 Lens
Optical Zoom
Positon Data
×1
×2
0000
1781
213B
2752
2BB3
2F03
315D
3364
34FF
362C
373D
386A
3929
3A20
3AFA
3BBA
3C5E
3CCB
3D70
3DF8
3E66
3ED3
3F25
3F93
4000
×3
×4
×5
×6
×7
×8
×9
×10
×11
×12
×13
×14
×15
×16
×17
×18
×19
×20
×21
×22
×23
×24
×25
X25-NTSC
X25-PAL
Digital Zoom
Ratio
Digital Zoom
Position Data
Digital Zoom
Position Data
×1
×2
4000
5E00
6800
6D00
7000
7200
7380
7480
7580
7600
76C0
7700
4000
5E80
6880
6DC0
70C0
72C0
7440
7540
7600
76C0
7740
77C0
×3
×4
×5
×6
×7
×8
×9
×10
×11
×12
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Command List
Lens control
0000
to
to
4000
to
7000
Zoom Position
Focus Position
Wide end
Optical Tele end Digital Tele end
1000
C000
Far end
Near end
1000: Over Inf
2000: 7.2 m
3000: 3.3 m
4000: 2.0 m
5000: 1.3 m
6000: 1 m
As the distance on the left
will differ due to temperature
characteristics, etc., use as
approximate values.
Focus Near Limit
7000: 80 cm
8000: 40 cm
9000: 20 cm
A000: 11 cm
B000: 6 cm
C000: 3.5 cm
* The lower 1 byte is fixed at
00.
Others
R,B gain
Aperture
00~FF
00~0F
Title setting
Vposition
Hposition
00 to 0A
00 to 17
00: Dose not blink
01: Blinks
Blink
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
White
Yellow
Violet
Red
Color
Cyan
Green
Blue
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Specifications
Specifications
Picture elements FCB-EX780S: Approx. 680K pixels
FCB-EX780SP: Approx. 800K pixels
Horizontal resolution
Electronic shutter speed
FCB-EX780S: 1/4 to 1/10,000 sec.
(20 steps)
NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end)
PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end)
FCB-EX780SP: 1/3 to 1/10,000 sec.
(20 steps)
Lens
25× zoom
F= 2.4 mm (WIDE) to 60 mm
(TELE), F1.6 to F2.7
White balance
Gain
AUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor,
One Push WB, Manual WB
Auto/Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 16 steps)
Zoom movement speed
Aperture control 16 steps
(NTSC)
Preset
6-POSITIONS
Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.2 sec
Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 4.0 sec
Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 1.9 sec
(PAL)
Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 2.5 sec
Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 4.8 sec
Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 2.3 sec
Focus Movement time
Serial interface VISCA protocol (TTL/CMOS)
9.6 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps,
Stop bit, 1/2 bit
Video Output
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (Sync negative),
Y/C Output
Storage temperature/Humidity
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)/20 to 95 %
Operating temperature/Humidity
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)/20 to 80 %
Power requirements/Power consumption
6 to 12 V DC/1.5 W (2.7 W)
∞ to Near
0.5 sec
Digital zoom
Angle of view (H)
12× (300× with optical zoom)
45 degree (WIDE end) to 2.0 degree
(TELE end)
Min. working distance
35 mm (WIDE end), 800 mm
Weight
Dimensions
230 g (8.1 oz.)
50.0 × 57.5 × 81.8 mm
(2 × 2 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
(TELE end)
Sync system
Min. illumination
Internal/External (V-Lock)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
3.0 lux/1/60 sec (NTSC), 1/50 sec
(PAL)
0.2 lux/1/4 sec (NTSC), 1/3 sec
(PAL)
ICR-ON Mode
0.12 lux/1/60 sec (NTSC), 1/50 sec
(PAL)
0.08 lux/1/4 sec (NTSC), 1/3 sec
(PAL)
Recommended illumination
100 to 100,000 lux
49 dB
Back light compensation
ON/OFF
S/N ratio
42
Specifications
Dimensions
Front
Right side
81.8 (3 7/32)
76.3 (3)
50 (1 31/32)
10 (13
/32)
48.3 0.1 (1 29/32)
25 (31/32)
3-M2
Within a depth of less than
3 mm (1/8 in.) form the side
Top
Left side
4-M2
7.5
18.4
Within a depth of less than
3 mm (1/8 in.) form the front
surface
15 (19/32) 20 0.1 (25/32)
Bottom
Back
∅5
Within a depth of less than 10 mm
CN901
CN902
(3/16 in.) form the bottom surface
40.2 (1 19/32)
53 (2 3/32)
33 0.1 (1 5/16)
14 0.1 (9/16)
1/4-20UNC
(Tripod Screws for Cameras)
Within a depth of less than
10 mm (13/32 in.) form the
bottom surface
36 (1 13/32)
29 0.1 (1 5/32)
8-M2
Unit: mm (inches)
Within a depth of less than
3 mm (1/8 in.) form the bottom
surface
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Specifications
Pin assignment
CN902
1 2 3 4
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CN901
CN901
Pin No.
Name
Level
1
RxD
TxD
CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V,
high: min 2.0V) Read Data
2
CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V,
high: min 4.4V) Send Data
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND (for RxD&TxD)
DC IN
9.0V 3V
GND (for DC IN)
VBS OUT
1.0V 0.2V
GND (for VBS OUT)
V LOCK PULSE
External VD-Lock Pulse
(EX.FV: Negative, 3Vp-p
50% duty)
9
GND (VL PULSE)
CN902
Pin No.
Name
Y_Out
Level
1
2
3
4
GND (for Y signal)
C_Out
GND (for C signal)
44
Specifications
Precautions
Software
Other
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.
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the
specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric
shock or a fire may occur.
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized
Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the
product.
Operation
Start the camera control software on your computer
after you turn on the camera and the image is
displayed.
Operation and storage locations
Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g.,
light sources, the sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do
not use or store the camera in the following extreme
conditions:
• Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C (32 ˚F to 104 ˚F))
• Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic
radiation such as radio or TV transmitters
• Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections
• Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.)
lighting conditions
• Where it is subject to strong vibration
Care of the unit
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a
blower (commercially available).
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