Sony Camcorder EX780SP User Manual

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.

Locations of Controls

Main Unit

Front

Left side

Rear

Bottom

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.

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.

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.

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

NTSC

10000

6000

4000

3000

2000

1500

1000

725

500

350

250

180

125

100

PAL

10000

6000

3500

2500

1750

1250

1000

600

425

300

215

150

120

100

• 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

Automatic Exposure Mode

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.

• Full Auto

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

Setting value

F1.6

Data

Setting value

F9.6

F2.4

F11

• Iris Priority

Variable Iris (F1.6 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and

Shutter speed

F2.8

F14

F3.4

F16

F19

• Manual

Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain

F4.8

F22

F5.6

F28

F6.8

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

Controlled

by gain

Controlled by IRIS

Vertical 16

Bright limit which controllable

for this unit

Data

Iris

F1.6

Gain

28 dB

26 dB

24 dB

22 dB

20 dB

18 dB

16 dB

14 dB

12 dB

10 dB

8 dB

Data

Iris

F2.4

F2.8

F3.4

Gain

0 dB

F4.8

F5.6

F6.8

F9.6

F11

F14

6 dB

F16

4 dB

F19

2 dB

F22

0 dB

F28

0 dB

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

Step

Setting value

10.5 dB

9 dB

7.5 dB

6 dB

4.5 dB

3 dB

When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)

1.5 dB

0 dB

Shutter 1/60 sec

AGC

MAX

IRIS

OPEN

–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

–7

–1.5 dB

–3 dB

ICR

–4.5 dB

–6 dB

GAIN

IRIS

ICR ON

SHUTTER

–7.5 dB

–9 dB

Adjustable

–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

AGC

MAX

IRIS

OPEN

Slow

Shutter

MAX

IRIS

GAIN

SHUTTER

Back Light Compensation

ICR

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.

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

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.

White

Yellow

Violet

Red

Cyan

Green

Blue

Because V-Lock synchronization is a simple synchronization

method, color signals like a VBS “GenLock” cannot be

synchronized.

“

‘

Note

Cannot be displayed together with Privacy display.

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

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

Wave Length [nm]

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

D-Zoom On/Off

D-Zoom Separate/Combine

D-Zoom Position

Focus Position

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

X=8, Y=8

LR Reverse On/Off

Freeze On/Off

Off

Picture Effect

Off

ICR On/Off

Off

Auto ICR On/Off

Stabilizer On/Off

Camera Memory

Display On/Off

Off

Same as the initial value setting

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.

Basic Functions

Custom

preset

Back up

Mode/Position setting

Title Display On/Off

Initial settings

at standby

Off

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.

Basic Functions

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.

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

Sender’s

address

Receiver’s address

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

QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry)

RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter), 07 (camera 2)

X = 1 to 7: FCB-EX780S/SP address

Command List

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

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.

Command List

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)

Command List

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.

Command List

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.

Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Commands

FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (1/4)

Command Set

AddressSet

Command

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

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

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

Command List

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

Down

Direct

Reset

pq: R Gain

Manual Control of B Gain

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

Down

Direct

Reset

pq: Shutter Position

Iris Setting

CAM_Iris

Down

Direct

Reset

pq: Iris Position

Gain Setting

CAM_Gain

Down

Direct

Reset

pq: Gain Position

Bright Setting

CAM_Bright

CAM_ExpComp

Down

Direct

pq: Bright Position

Exposure Compensation ON/OFF

Off

Reset

Exposure Compensation Amount Setting

Down

Direct

pq: ExpComp Position

CAM_BackLight

CAM_SpotAE

Back Light Compensation ON/OFF

Off

Spot Automatic Exposure Setting

pq: X (0 to F), rs: Y (0 to F)

Off

Position

Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Command List (3/4)

Command Set

Command

Reset

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

pq: Aperture Gain

CAM_LR_Reverse

CAM_Freeze

Mirror Image ON/OFF

Off

Still Image ON/OFF

Picture Effect Setting

Off

CAM_PictureEffect

Off

Neg.Art

B&W

CAM_ICR

Infrared Mode ON/OFF

Off

CAM_AutoICR

CAM_Stabilizer

CAM_Memory

Auto Infrared Mode ON/OFF

Vibration Correction ON/OFF

p: Memory Number (=0 to 5)

Off

Reset

Set

Recall

Reset

Set

CAM_CUSTOM

CAM_Display

Starts in this mode at Power ON.

Display ON/OFF

Recall

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

Title Setting Clear

Title Display ON/OFF

Off

CAM_Mute

Mute ON/OFF

Off

On/Off

Command List

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

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

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

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

Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Inquiry Command List (1/2)

Inquiry Command

Command Packet

Inquiry Packet

y0 50 02 FF

Comments

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 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 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 02 FF

pq: Shutter Position

pq: Iris Position

pq: Gain Position

pq: Bright Position

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

CAM_BackLightModeInq

y0 50 03 FF

Off

CAM_SpotAEModeInq

8x 09 04 59 FF

y0 50 02 FF

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

Command List

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

CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq

8x 09 04 61 FF

Off

CAM_FreezeModeInq

8x 09 04 62 FF

8x 09 04 63 FF

Off

CAM_PictureEffectModeInq

Off

Neg.Art

B&W

CAM_ICRModeInq

8x 09 04 01 FF

8x 09 04 51 FF

8x 09 04 34 FF

Off

CAM_AutoICRModeInq

CAM_StabilizerModeInq

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

Off

CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq

CAM_MuteModeInq

Off

8x 09 04 75 FF

8x 09 04 77 FF

8x 09 04 17 FF

Off

CAM_PrivacyZoneModeInq

CAM_KeyLockInq

Off

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)

Command List

FCB-EX780S/SP Block Inquiry Command List

Lens control system inquiry commands (1/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

Byte

Bit

Comments

Destination Address

Source Address

Focus Near Limit (H)

0 Completion Message (50h)

Focus Near Limit (L)

Zoom Position (HH)

Focus Position (HH)

Zoom Position (HL)

Focus Position (HL)

Zoom Position (LH)

Focus Position (LH)

Zoom Position (LL)

Focus Position (LL)

Command List

Lens control system inquiry commands (2/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

DZoomMode 1: Separate 0: Combine

AF Mode

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

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)

Command List

Camera control system inquiry commands (1/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

Byte

Bit

Comments

Destination Address

Source Address

WB Mode

0 Completion Message (50h)

Aperture Gain

Exposure Mode

R Gain (H)

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

Shutter Position

B Gain (H)

Iris Position

B Gain (L)

Command List

Camera control system inquiry commands (2/2) .. Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

Gain Position

Bright Position

Exposure Comp. Position

1 Terminator (FFh)

Command List

Other inquiry commands (1/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

Byte

Bit

Comments

Destination Address

Source Address

0 Completion Message (50h)

Auto ICR 1: On 0: Off

Key Lock 1: On 0: Off

Power 1:On 0:Off

Camera ID (HH)

Stabilizer 1: On 0: Off

ICR 1: On 0: Off

Freeze 1:On 0:Off

LR Reverse 1:On 0:Off

Camera ID (HL)

Privacy Zone 1: On 0: Off

Mute 1: On 0: Off

Title Display 1: On 0: Off

Display 1: On 0: Off

Camera ID (LH)

Picture Effect Mode

Camera ID (LL)

Command List

Other inquiry commands (2/2) ................................ Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

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

V-Phase 1: 180 degree 0: 0 degree

External Lock Mode 1: Line Lock 0: Internal

V-Phase (H)

V-Phase (L)

1 Terminator (FFh)

Command List

Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

Byte

Bit

Comments

Destination Address

Source Address

AF Interval Time (H)

0 Completion Message (50h)

AF Interval Time (L)

Digital Zoom Position (H)

SpotAE Position (X)

Digital Zoom Position (L)

SpotAE Position (Y)

AF Activation Time (H)

AF Activation Time (L)

Command List

Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2)....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF

Byte

Bit

Comments

1 Terminator (FFh)

Command List

Gain

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

6000

4000

3000

2000

1500

1000

725

500

350

250

180

125

100

6000

3500

2500

1750

1250

1000

600

425

300

215

150

120

100

6 dB

4 dB

+2 dB

–3 dB

Iris

F1.6

F2.4

F2.8

F3.4

F4.8

F5.6

F6.8

F9.6

F11

F14

F16

F19

F22

F28

Command List

Exposure control (2/2)

IRIS

F1.6

GAIN

28 dB

Bright

F1.6

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

F2.4

F2.8

F3.4

F4.8

F5.6

F6.8

F9.6

F11

F14

F16

F19

F22

F28

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

–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

–7

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

Command List

Lens control

0000

4000

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

White

Yellow

Violet

Red

Color

Cyan

Green

Blue

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

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

Specifications

Pin assignment

CN902

1 2 3 4

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

CN901

Pin No.

Name

Level

RxD

TxD

CMOS 5V (low: max 0.8V,

high: min 2.0V) Read Data

CMOS 5V (low: max 0.1V,

high: min 4.4V) Send Data

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)

GND (VL PULSE)

CN902

Pin No.

Name

Y_Out

Level

GND (for Y signal)

C_Out

GND (for C signal)

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).

Vulcan Hart ML52210 User Manual
Tektronix Car Video System 071 1143 01 User Manual
Tektronix Car Amplifier ADA400A User Manual
Sony HANDYCAM DCR TRV240E User Manual
Sony DCR TRV24E User Manual
Sony Cyber shot DSCW350S User Manual
Sony Camcorder CX280 User Manual
Sharp VX 1652H User Manual
Sanyo XACTI VPC GH3TA User Manual
Samsung Blu Ray Disc Player BDC5500 User Manual