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A-C4G-100-11(1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX980S/EX980SP
FCB-EX980/EX980P
2004 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 ...................................................................... 29 Eclipse of the Lens
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Overview Features • The CCD features 630,000 (NTSC) or 740,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and an image stabilizer for stable shooting with high-resolution. (only for FCB- EX980S/EX980SP) • The EX-view HADTM CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination 1 1 required is 1.0 lux ( /60 s (NTSC), /50 s (PAL), ICR OFF). (only for FCB-EX980/980P) •26× optical zoom • Supports external synchronization (V-lock). •Adopt
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Overview Precautions Software Other Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the Corporation or use of the software with customer specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric developed application software may damage hardware, shock or a fire may occur. the application program or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized conditions. Sony dealer or th
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Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Main Unit Front Left side 4 5 CNN CNN S602 S601 6 1 Back Bottom 7 2 3 CNN 1 Lens 4 CN601 jack (for key SW) 7 Tripod screw holes 2 CN902 jack 5 TELE button When a tripod is used, please use 13 10 mm ( /32 in.) screws to attach it 3 CN901 jack 6 WIDE button to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely. 5
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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, VISCA commands are the basis of camera control. the camera is able to accept only the lowest level of VISCA Commands; the display and other features are turned off. Timing Chart • I/F clear As VISCA Command processing can only be carried Clears the Command buffer of the FCB camera. out one time in a Vertical cycle, it takes the maximum Clearing the buffer can also
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Basic Functions - Normal AF Mode Zoom This is the normal mode for AF operations. The FCB-EX980S/EX980SP/EX980/EX980P employs - Interval AF Mode a 26× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom The mode used for AF movements carried out at function; this camera allows you to zoom up to 312×. particular intervals. The time intervals for AF movements and for the timing of the stops can be •Optical 26×, f = 3.5 to 91 mm (F 1.6 to F 3.8) set in one-second increments using the Set Time Command. Th
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Basic Functions • Bright White Balance Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at White Balance has the following modes, all of which 0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB) can be set using VISCA Commands. AE – Shutter priority • Auto White Balance The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a This mode computes the white balance value output total of 22 steps – 16 high speeds and 6 low speeds. using color information from the entire screen. It 1 When the slow shutter is set, the s
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Basic Functions AE – Manual When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter (16 steps) can be set freely by the user. Priority mode is maintained. AE – Bright Spot Exposure Mode The bright control function adjusts both gain and iris In Full Auto AE, the level for the entire screen is using an internal algorithm, according to a brightness computed and the optimum Auto Iris and Gain levels
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Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Auto ICR Mode Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings internal reference brightness level used in the AE needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter. mode, by steps of 1.5 dB. With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared Data Step Setting value sensitivity is increased. With a set level of brightness, 0E 7 10.5 dB the IR Cut Filter i
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Basic Functions Memory (Position preset) Camera ID Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, This function allows you to achieve the desired status data will be saved regardless of whether it has been instantly, even without adjusting the following items backed up. each time. • Zoom Position • Digital Zoom On/Off Effect • Focus Auto
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Basic Functions Title Display Synchronization methods The camera can be given a title containing up to 20 Internal and external synchronization are available; characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The VISCA Commands allow you to switch between them. position of the first character (horizontal, vertical) of • Internal synchronization the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed. An internal vibrator inside the camera generates a synchronizing signal as a basic oscillator. Vpositio
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone Masking Function Features •Mask can be set on up to 24 places according to Pan/ Privacy Zone masking protects private objects and Tilt positions. areas such as house windows, entrances, and exits •Mask can be displayed on 8 places per screen which are within the camera’s range of vision but not simultaneously. subject to surveillance. • Privacy Zones are displayed according to priority in Privacy zone masking can be masked on the monitor to alphabetical order. protec
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone Setting Command List Command Packet Command Set Command Comments CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask 8x 01 04 76 mm nn Setting Mask(Size) 0r 0r 0s 0s FF See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn: setting”, and “rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15. Display Setting Mask Display On/Off 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on page 15. pp pp pp pp: Mask setting (0: OFF, 1: ON) SetMaskColor 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF Setting Color of Mask See “pp
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Basic Functions Parameters mm: Mask setting list nn:Setting Mask Name mm (Hex) Mask Name mm (Hex) nn Setting Mask_A 00h Mask_M 0Ch 00 Resetting the zone size (the value of w,h) for the existing mask. Mask_B 01h Mask_N 0Dh 01 Setting newly the zone size (the value of Mask_C 02h Mask_O 0Eh w,h). Mask_D 03h Mask_P 0Fh Mask_E 04h Mask_Q 10h pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h Mask_F 05h Mask_R 11h Mask_G 06h Mask_S 12h 160 Mask_H 07h Mask_T 13h 3Ch Mask_I 08h Mask_U 14h mask Mask_J 09h Mask_V 15h Mask_K 0Ah
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Basic Functions Comments: Two different color masks can be Details of Setting Commands chosen. Set Mask The colors can be chosen from among 14 colors Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF including the possibility for semi-transparency of Parameters: each color. Therefore two colors from among the total of 28 colors can be individually set for each mm Setting Mask of 24 privacy zones. See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 15. If the bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “0”,
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Basic Functions Alarm Function Grid Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask This function instructs the camera to detect movement positions (see the figure below). within the monitoring area and then send an alarm By executing the Center Line On command, only the x signal automatically. and y axes of the center are displayed. Grids lines A High level signal is output when camera detects disappear. movement inside the monitoring area. A Low level signal is output when object stops moving
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Basic Functions ALARM Setting Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM _ Alarm On 8x 01 04 6B 02 FF Alarm start Off 8x 01 04 6B 03 FF Alarm stop Set Mode 8x 01 04 6C pp FF Mode Setting *Select one from 13 modes Set Day Night Level 8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0p ppp: Day distinction AE level 0q 0q 0q FF qqq: Night distinction AE level. 90 07 04 6B 01 FF High signal output (Low t High edge) 90 07 04 6B 00 FF Low signal output (High t Low edge) VISCA Mode Code (pp) Details of Mode 00 Set
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Basic Functions Flowchart of 12 Modes Function Mode “00” Set the Focus Position Set to the factory preset Hysteresis. Alarm On Focus Position into memory AE moves Focus moves outside of the hysteresis. * High level signal output * Repeat this loop until Alarm off. Focus goes back to the previous position. Low level signal output Far Hysteresis Focus Position High Near Low 19
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Basic Functions Mode “01” Focus Position into memory Alarm On Hysteresis is set to the factory preset. AE moves. Focus moves outside of the hysteresis. * High level signal output * Repeat this loop until Alarm off. AE does not move for AE does not move for a period of time. a period of time. Low level signal output Update the Focus position data. 20
