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A-C4J-100-11 (1)
Color Camera Module
Technical Manual
FCB-EX480C/EX480CP
FCB-EX48C/EX48CP
2005 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Precautions ................................................................ 4 Locations of Controls ............................................... 5 Basic Functions......................................................... 7 Overview of Functions ................................................ 7 Eclipse ...................................................................... 30 Spectral Sensitivity
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Overview Features • The EXview HADTM CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and high-sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination 1 1 required is 0.7 lux ( /60 s (NTSC), /50 s (PAL), ICR OFF). •18× optical zoom. • Supports external synchronization (V-lock). •Adopts a 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
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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 FCB-EX480C/EX480CP Main Unit Front Left side 4 5 6 1 Bottom Rear 7 2 3 1 Lens 3 CN992 connector 6 WIDE button 2 CN991 connector 4 CN601 connector (for key SW) 7 Tripod screw holes 5 TELE button 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. 5
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Locations of Controls FCB-EX48C/EX48CP Main Unit Front Left side 4 5 6 1 Rear Bottom 7 2 3 1 Lens 3 CN992 connector 6 WIDE button 2 CN991 connector 4 CN601 connector (for key SW) 7 Tripod screw holes 5 TELE button 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. 6
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Basic Functions Basic Functions Commands 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 be
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Basic Functions The AutoFocus (AF) function automatically adjusts Zoom the focus position to maximize the high frequency The FCB camera employs an 18× optical zoom lens content of the picture in a center measurement area, combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to taking into consideration the high luminance and zoom up to 216×. strong contrast components. - Normal AF Mode Lens specifications: Optical 18×, f = 4.1 to 73.8 mm This is the normal mode for AF operations. (F1.4 to F3.0) -
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Basic Functions AE – Shutter Priority White Balance The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a White Balance has the following modes, all of which total of 22 steps – 16 high speeds and 6 low speeds. can be set using VISCA Commands. 1 When the slow shutter is set, the speed can be /30, 1 1 1 /15, /8, or /4 s. The picture output is read at a normal • Auto White Balance rate from the memory. The memory is updated at a low This mode computes the white balance value output using color info
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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 the gain and In Full Auto AE, the level for the entire screen is iris using an internal algorithm according to a computed and the optimum Auto Iris and Gain levels brightn
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Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Auto ICR Mode (FCB-EX480C/EX480CP only) Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings mode by steps of 1.5 dB. needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter. With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is Data Step Setting value automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared 0E 7 10.5 dB sensitivity is increased. With a set level of bright
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Basic Functions Note • Backlight Compensation On/Off • Slow Shutter Auto/Manual When in Auto_ICR_OFF state and WB data is added (default), a • White Balance Mode malfunction may occur when the subjects largely consisting of blue and red colors are taken. Auto ICR is available in AE-full-auto • R/B Gain state only. • Aperture • ICR Shoot On/Off Camera ID Custom Preset As with the position preset function, the camera The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this shooting conditions can be
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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 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. protect privac
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Basic Functions Privacy Zone Setting Command List Command Set Command Command Packet 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 16. 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 16. 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 p
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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 0
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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 16. 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 signal automatically. 14hex (20(10)) A High level signal is output when camera detects movement inside the monitoring area. A Low level 14hex (20(10)) signal is output when object stops moving. However, when the mode is set to “DAY/NIGHT”, the High level signal is output for d
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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 20
