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A-B16-100-12 (1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX780S/EX780SP
2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Locations of Controls ............................................... 4 Basic Functions......................................................... 5 Overview of Functions ................................................ 5 Eclipse ...................................................................... 12 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics .......................... 12 Vibrational Specifications .....
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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, allowi
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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 13 10 mm ( /32 in.) screws to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely. 4
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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 EX780S/SP. out one time in a Vertical cycle, it takes the maximum Clearing the buffer can also b
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Basic Functions - Normal AF Mode Zoom This is the normal mode for AF operations. The EX780S/SP employs a 25× optical zoom lens - Interval AF Mode combined with a digital zoom function; this camera The mode used for AF movements carried out at allows you to zoom up to 300x. particular intervals. The time intervals for AF movements and for the timing of the stops can be • Optical 25×, f = 2.4 to 60 mm (F 1.6 to F 2.7) set in one-second increments using the Set Time Command. The initial value for b
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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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1 . 5 3 ° R41.27 Basic Functions Eclipse Vibrational Specifications When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. 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 L=0.3 following conditions in the X, Y and Z directions for 20 minutes in each direction. • The camera vibrational specification is to have no malfunction after this test. 2 3 2 5 to 50 Hz
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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 Back
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Basic Functions Custom Back up Mode/Position setting Initial settings 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 “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
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Basic Functions 15 Mode Condition Condition Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall Address Set aa aa a IF_Clear aa aa a Command Cancel aa aa a Power On/Off aa a a a 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-Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop ×× a ×× aa a a D-Zoom ×
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Basic Functions 16 White Balance Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall WB AUTO Indoor Outdoor OnePush ATW Manual WB Mode Switchover ×× a ×× aaaaa a One Push WB ×× a × ×××× a ×× RGain Setting ×× a × ××××× × a BGain Setting ×× a × ××××× × a Exposure Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall AE Full Auto AE Manual ShutterPri Iris Priority Bright AE Full Auto ×× a ×× aa aaa AE Manual ×× a ×× aa aaa Shutter Priority ×× a ×× aa aaa Iris Priority ×× a ×× aa aaa Bright
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Basic Functions 17 Others Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On MemRecall Aperture Setting ×× a ×× LR_Reverse On/Off ×× a ×× Freeze On/Off ×× aa × Picture Effect Setting ×× a ×× ICR On/Off ×× a ×× Auto ICR On/Off ×× a ×× Stabilizer On/Off ×× a ×× Display On/Off ×× aa a Mute On/Off ×× aa a Title Setting ×× aa a Privacy Zone On/Off/Clear ×× aa a Privacy Zone Setting ×× aa a Key Lock On/Off ×× aa a ID Write ×× aa a External Synchronization Mode Power Off Initializing Power On Freeze On Mem
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Command List Command List Overview of VISCA 1) VISCA /RS-232C In VISCA, the device outputting commands, for Commands example, a computer, is called the controller. The device receiving the commands, an FCB-EX780S/ This Manual outlines an RS-232 control protocol and EX780SP camera is called the peripheral device. In command list for certain Sony cameras from which VISCA, up to seven peripheral devices like the FCB- control software can be developed. EX780S/EX780SP camera can be connected to one T
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Command List sent to the camera assigned address 2 is 82H. In the VISCA Communication command list, as the header is 8X, input the address of Specifications 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 packet structure Some of the commands for setting cameras can be sent The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a to all devices at one time (broadcast). In the case of packet. The first
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Command List Responses for commands and inquiries Command execution cancel ACK message To cancel a command which has already been sent, Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when it receives a send the IF_Clear command as the next command. To command. No ACK message is returned for cancel one of any two commands which have been inquiries. sent, use the cancel message. Cancel Packet Note Completion message Cancel 8X 2Y FF Y = socket number Returned by the FCB-EX780S/SP when execution X = 1 to 7: FCB-
