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A-D3N-100-11(1)
HD Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-H11
2008 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Precautions ................................................................ 4 Locations of Controls ............................................... 5 Basic Functions......................................................... 6 Overview of Functions ................................................ 6 Eclipse ...................................................................... 12 Vibration Specificat
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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, 720p/59.94, 729p/50 SD: NTSC (CROP), NTSC (SQUEEZE) PAL (CROP), PAL (SQUEEZE) •Video outputs HD: Analog Component SD: VBS, Y/C • The camera is equipped with
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Overview Precautions Software Other Use of demonstration software developed by Sony Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the Corporation or use of customer developed application specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric software may damage hardware, the application shock or a fire may occur. program, or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damage that may occur under these conditions. In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store
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Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Front Top Right side Bottom 1 Lens 4 CN901 jack 2 WIDE button 5 Tripod screw hole 3 TELE button When a tripod is used, please use 7 5 mm ( /32 inches) or less screw to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely. 5
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Basic Functions Basic Functions Zoom Overview of Functions The camera employs an 10× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to VISCA commands are the basis of camera control. zoom up to 120×. Lens specifications: Optical 10×, f = 5.1 to 51 mm In general (F1.8 to F2.1) • Power On/Off Powers the camera on and off. When the power is The horizontal angle of view is approximately 50 off, the camera is able to accept only the lowest level degrees (wide end) to 5.4 degrees
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Basic Functions Focus • Near Limit Mode Can be set in a range from about 4.5 m (2000) to 1 cm Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set (C000). using VISCA Commands. The focus range is narrowed by excluding the • Auto Focus Mode unnecessary range. 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 White Balance consideration the high luminance and strong contrast White Balance h
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Basic Functions AE – Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure Mode The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a The variety of AE functions, which allow video signal total of 21 steps – 15 high speeds and 6 low speeds. to output the optimum image for subjects from low 1 When the slow shutter is set, the speed can be /30, light conditions to bright light conditions, are 1 1 1 1 /15, /8, /4, or /2 s. The picture output is read at a available. normal rate from the memory. The memory is updated •
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Basic Functions AE – Iris Priority Parameter IRIS (F1.8) GAIN The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps F No. between F1.8 and Close. 17 F1.8 18dB The gain and shutter speed are set automatically 16 F1.8 15dB according to the brightness of the subject. 15 F1.8 12dB parameter IRIS (F1.8) F No. parameter IRIS (F1.8) F No 14 F1.8 9dB 11 F1.8 08 F8.0 13 F1.8 6dB 10 F2.0 07 F9.6 12 F1.8 3dB 0F F2.4 06 F11 11 F1.8 0dB 0E F2.8 05 F14 10 F2.0 0dB 0D F3.4 04 F16 0F F2.4 0dB 0C F4.0 03 F19 0E F2.
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Basic Functions rest should be set to 20%. The range of the Spot AE Back Light Compensation frame is fixed to 5 blocks vertically and 4 blocks horizontally. 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. Horizontal 16 0 123456789 A B C D E F 0 ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode 1 2 3 Vertical 16 An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from the 4 5 image path for increas
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Basic Functions The settings are recalled when the power is turned on. Gamma For setting items, see the “Initial Settings and Position Selects the desired gamma curve of the camera. Preset” section on page 13. • Normal Reproduces images with the standard video gamma Custom Preset curve. As with the positon preset function, the camera • Cinema Type 1 shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. The Reproduces images that look lively, providing depth settings are recalled when the power is turn
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Basic Functions Eclipse When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. 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 after this test. 2 3 2 5 to 50 Hz 4.14 m /s {0.043 G /Hz} Po
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Basic Functions Initial Settings and Position 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 “×.” Custom Memroy position Mode/Position Initial settings preset presets 0 to 5 Zoom Position Wide end aa Focus Position — aa Focus Auto/Manual Auto aa Near Limit Setting C000h (1.0 cm) a × AF Mode Normal a × AF activation time 5 seconds a
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Basic Functions 14 Mode Condition Basic settings Mode Power On 1) Power Off During displaying 2) 3) IFC Initializing 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 (and similar commands) ×× × aa × 1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command. 2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent
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Basic Functions 15 Zoom/Focus Mode Power On 1) Power Off During displaying 2) 3) IFC Initializing Zoom Direct Focus Direct AF ON 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_Focus Mode (Auto/Manual) ××× a × a ×× CAM_Focus One Push Trigger ××× a ×× × × CAM_Focus Infinity ××× a × a ×× CAM_Focus Near Limit ××× a × a ×× 1) DC power is being supplied, but
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Basic Functions 16 Exposure Mode Power On 1) Power Off Exposure mode During displaying 2) 3) IFC Initializing Memory Recall Command Full Auto Bright Shutter Pri Iris Pri SPOT Light Manual a still image CAM_AE 4) Full Auto/Manual/Shutter Pri/ ××× aa aaaa ×× Iris Pri/Bright/Spot Light CAM_AE Bright ××× aa a ××× × × CAM_Slow Shutter Limit ON/OFF ××× a aaaaa ×× 5) CAM_Shutter Reset/Up/Down/Direct ××××× a ×× a ×× CAM_Iris Reset/Up/Down/Direct ×××××× a × a ×× CAM_Gain Reset/Up/Down/Direct ×××××× ×× a
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Basic Functions 17 Others Mode Power On 1) Power Off Slow Shutter During displaying 2) 3) IFC Initializing Picture Effect ON 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 ×× ××× a × 1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command. 2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent, until the Reply Packet is re
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Command List Command List 1) VISCA /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 controller, while the side receiving the commands, such as an FCB-H11, is called the peripheral device. The FCB-H11 serves as a peripheral device in VISCA
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Command List VISCA Communication Specifications list, as the header is 8X, input the address of the VISCA packet structure FCB-H11 at X. The header of the reply packet from The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a the FCB-H11 assigned address 1 is 90H. The packet packet (Fig.1). The first byte of the packet is called the from the FCB-H11 assigned address 2 is A0H. header and comprises the sender’s and receiver’s Some of the commands for setting FCB-H11 units can addresses. For example,
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Command List Command and inquiry Socket number ● Command When command messages are sent to the FCB-H11, it Sends operational commands to the FCB-H11. is normal to send the next command message after ● Inquiry waiting for the completion message or error message Used for inquiring about the current state of the to return. However to deal with advanced uses, the FCB-H11. FCB-H11 has two buffers (memories) for commands, so that up to two commands including the commands Command Packet Note currently
