CIS VCC-HD3 Quick start guide

VCC-HD3 Rev. 905-0051-00
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3G-SDI/HD-SDI
FULL HD CMOS Color
VCC-HD3
Product Specifications
& Operational Manual
CIS Corporation
English

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Table of Contents
PAGE
1. Handling Precautions.............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Product Outline...................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Bundled Items ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1. Standard Bundled Items ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2. Packaging .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.3. Optional Items ........................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. General Specifications................................................................................................................................. 4
5. Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6. External Connector Specifications............................................................................................................................ 7
6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector............................................................................................................................ 7
6.2. BNC........................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3. DC IRIS Connector ..................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4. φ3.5mm 4 poles (RS-232C) connector....................................................................................................... 7
7. GenLock ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
8. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)................................................................................................................................. 8
9. Defective Pixel Correction....................................................................................................................................... 9
9.1. Precautions................................................................................................................................................ 9
9.2. How to execute “Defective Pixel Correction”................................................................................................. 9
10. Serial Communication....................................................................................................................................... 10
10.1. Serial Communication Settings .................................................................................................................. 10
10.2. Command................................................................................................................................................ 10
10.3. Command List.......................................................................................................................................... 11
10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for Settings ........................................................................................................... 18
10.4.1. Gain Settings........................................................................................................................................... 18
10.4.2. Shutter Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 19
10.4.3. Actual Shutter Value limited by output format .......................................................................................... 20
11. How to Operate the Camera with OSD Function................................................................................................. 21
11.1. Switch Operation of OSD Menu by Remote Controller ................................................................................. 21
11.2. Indication of OSD Menu............................................................................................................................ 21
11.3. OSD Menu................................................................................................................................................ 21
12. Factory Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 27
13. Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................... 28
14. Cases for Indemnity (Limited Warranty)............................................................................................................. 29
15. CMOS Pixel Defect............................................................................................................................................ 29
16. Product Support............................................................................................................................................... 29

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1. Handling Precautions
The camera module must not be used for any nuclear equipments or aerospace equipments with which
mechanical failure or malfunction could result in serious bodily injury or loss of human life. Our warranty does
not apply to damages or defects caused by irregular and/or abnormal use of the product.
Please observe all warnings and cautions stated below.
Our warranty does not apply to damages or malfunctions caused by neglecting these precautions.
Do not use or store the camera in the dusty or humid places.
Do not apply excessive force, vibration, or static electricity that could damage the camera. Handle the
camera with caution.
Do not shoot direct images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.), and when camera is
not in use, please put the lens cap on. When extremely strong light source is shot, smear or blooming
may occur.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 6, “External Connector Pin Assignment” for connecting the camera
module. Improper connection may cause damages not only to the camera module but also to the
connected devices.
Confirm the mutual ground potential carefully before connecting the camera to other equipments.
AC leaks from the connected devices may cause damages or destroy the camera.
Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Unstable or improper power supply
voltage may cause damages or malfunction of the camera assembly.
Since VCC-HD3 is a highly-dense camera module, appropriate heat dissipation shall be considered.
We recommend using a metal base or others to install the camera.

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2. Product Outline
VCC-HD3 is a full HD color camera module utilizing a 1/1.8 type global shutter CMOS sensor.
Video output 1080 60p/59.94p/50p (3G-SDI), 1080 60i/59.94i/50i/30p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.97p (HD-SDI),
720 60p/59.94p/50p (HD-SDI) are corresponded.
Features
□CIS own designed Image Signal Processor, “ClairvuTM” for superb imaging quality.
□Small foot print: 29mm ×29mm ×77mm (without protruding portion)
□Gen Lock function (3 values analog signals or black burst)
□Camera can be controlled by RS-232C
□LTC (Longitudinal Time code)
□Connecting to an optional remote controller, camera settings can be set by OSD (On Screen Display).
3. Bundled Items
3.1. Standard Bundled Items
□Camera module, VCC-HD3
□C/CS conversion ring (attached to the camera)
□Lens mount cap (attached to the camera)
□6pins connector for power
3.2. Packaging
□Individual carton
□Master carton (10pcs/carton)
* Master carton may change depends on the quantity to be shipped per delivery.
3.3. Optional Items
□RU-100 (OSD control, RS232C to USB conversion)

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4. Specifications
4.1. General Specifications
(1) Pickup Device
Device Type 1/1.8 type CMOS sensor (color)
Effective Pixel Numbers 2064(H) × 1544(V)
Unit Cell Size 3.45μm(H) ×3.45μm(V)
Chip Size 7.121mm(H) × 5.327mm(V) (entire pixels area)
6.624mm(H) x 3.726mm (V) (video output area)
(2) Resolution 1080p,1080i : 1920(H) ×1080(V)
720p : 1280(H) × 720(V)
(3) Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
(4) Video output format 1920 x 1080p @60fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @60fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @59.94fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @50fps(Level A) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080p @50fps(Level B) 3G-SDI
1920 x 1080i @60fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080i @59.94fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080i @50fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080p@30fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080p@29.97fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080p@25fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080p@24fps HD-SDI
1920 x 1080p@23.97fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @60fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @59.94fps HD-SDI
1280 x 720p @50fps HD-SDI
(5) Sync Systems Internal / External Sync.
(6) Video output standard 3G-SDI/HD-SDI : Y/Pb/Pr(4:2:2 10bit) BNC 75Ω terminal
(7) Sensitivity F5.6 2000lx
(8) Minimum illumination F1.4 3.5lx
Conditions : VIDEO 50%, AGC 30dB, Electric shutter OFF
(9) Dust or stains in optical systems No dust or stain shall be detected on the testing screen with setting the camera aperture at F16.
(10) Power requirement DC+9～+15V
(11) Power consumption (typ.) 4W at DC+12V IN
(12) Dimensions Refer to overall dimension drawing
(13) Weight Approx. 92g
(14) Lens mount C /CS lens mount (selectable with a conversion ring) ※Please refer to the dimension drawing.
(15) Gain setting AGC (Maximum gain : 0dB～48dB) ※Noises may be noticeable at high gain.
MANUAL : 0dB
～
48dB
(16) Shutter speed variable range MANUAL:1/3600s ~ 1/25s
*Shutter speed slower than 1/60s will be limited by the frame rate corresponding to the video
output format.
AUTO: 1/3600s ~ 1/25s (Upper limit and lower limit can be set.)
*Same as MANUAL, shutter speed slower than 1/60s will be limited by the
frame rate
corresponding to the video output format.
(17) White balance adjustment
range
AUTO, AUTO (Outdoor), ATW, 7 different Preset, MANUAL, User Preset 1~5, and One Push
Preset:
Daylight(5500K),Cloudy(6500K),Shade(8000K),Tungsten(3200K),Fluorescent(White),
Fluorescent(Neutral White), Fluorescent(Daylight)

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(18) Auto Exposure Detection
Average/Center-Weighted/Spot/Backlight Compensation
(19) Flicker cancellation
ON,OFF(typ.)
*
Valid at 60fps,59.94fps,30fps,and 29.97fps.
(20) Edge Enhancement OFF,1～7 (typ.2)
(21) Color Correction Standard, Fluorescent Light, Tungsten Lamp
(22) Color Saturation Adjustment 0% (B/W)~100% (typ.)~200%
(23) Color Compression OFF, 1～7(typ.5)
(24) Noise Reduction ON,OFF
(25) Contrast/D Range Contrast-2, Contrast-1,Standard, Contrast+1, Contrast+2, D-range Extension
(26) Master Pedestal -100 ～0 ～+100
(27) Pedestal (R, G, B) RGB: -100 ～0(typ.) ～+100 each
(28) Color Balance RGB: 50 ～100(typ.) ～150 each
(29)
Pixel Defect (White spot)
Correction Corrected at factory setting.
(30) LTC OFF, ON. The external SMPTE Time code can be input to LTC IN terminal
(Internal self-running time code is resettable).
(31) Preset (Camera settings) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (4 presets can be set.)
(32) DC Iris Output Auto/Open selectable. Can be used with electric shutter. (Electric shutter has priority.)
(33) Remote Control Operation The camera can be controlled via RS-232C communications with φ3.5 plug (4poles).
Camera settings can be controlled by control software via PC. With connecting the optional
remote controller, camera settings can be set on OSD (On Screen Display).
(34) Safety/Quality standards UL: Conform to UL Standard including materials and others.
RoHS: Conform to RoHS
CE Emission : EN55022:2010 (Class B) (To be applied)
Immunity : EN61000-6-2:2005 (To be applied)
FCC Class A Digital Device
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(35) Durability Vibration Acceleration : 98m/s2 (10G)
Frequency : 20～200 Hz
Direction : X,Y, and Z, 3 directions
Testing time : 120min for each direction
Shock No malfunction shall be occurred with 980m/s
2
(100G) for ±X,±Y, and ±Z,
6 directions.
(36) Operation environment Performance
guaranteed
0
～+40℃Humidity
20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation
Operation
guaranteed
5
～+45℃Humidity
20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation
※Performance guaranteed: All the specifications specified in this manual is guaranteed
under performance guaranteed temperature.
※Operation guaranteed: All the camera functions operate normally under operation
guaranteed temperature.
(37) Storage Environment Storage Temperature: -25 ~ + 60℃, Humidity: 20 ~ 80%RH with no condensation.
<3G-SDI output Level A and Level B>
The difference between Level A and Level B is a way of mapping Y signal and Cb/Cr signal onto 3G-SDI standard signal. The
difference does not affect the resolution of the video signal. Some 3G-SDI receivers correspond to either Level A or B,
whereas other receivers correspond to both Levels, so please set the camera mode to match your 3G-SDI receiver.

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5. Part Names and Functions
①C/CS Mount
To mount a C or CS mount lens.
To mount a C mount lens, keep the C/CS conversion ring attached. (Shipped from our factory with conversion ring
attached.) To mount a CS mount lens, remove the C/CS conversion ring.
Screw length from the lens mount surface shall be less than 6mm. And protruding portion of the lens shall be
less than 8mm. When lens is not mounted, please put the attached lens mount cap on.
②DC IRIS Connector
Connector for DC IRIS lens
③Connector for Power input, Gen Lock, and LTC signal input
Please refer to the external connector pin assignment.
④Video Signal Output
With BNC cable, connect to a 3G-SDI input monitor or HD-SDI input monitor. (Analog monitors cannot
be connected.)
BNC cables with high frequency characteristics correspond to 3G-SDI or HD-SDI shall be used.
⑤φ3.5(4 poles) connector (RS-232C)
Connector for RS-232C
Please refer to the external connector pin assignment.
Please refer to the other materials for the details on serial communications.
* Do not connect it to any audio equipment such as earphones and headsets.
Connecting to such equipments may cause malfunction.
⑥Screw Holes for camera installation
4 screw holes to install the camera.
Please be noted that the depth of the front screw holes and the rear screw holes are different.

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6. External Connector Specifications
6.1. 6 pins Circular Connector
6.2. BNC
6.3. DC IRIS Connector
6.4. φ3.5mm 4 poles (RS-232C) connector
Connection of φ3.5 (4 poles) Connector (RS-232C)
Model Name HR10-7R-6PA (HIROSE)
Pin No.
1 Power IN DC+12V
2 EXT SYNC IN
3 LTC IN
4 N.C.
5 GND
6 GND
Model Name BCJ-BPLHA (CANARE)
Pin No.
1 3G-SDI/HD-SDI output
2 GND
Model Name D4-156N-200A (Technical
Electron. Co. LTD)
Pin No.
1 DAMP-
2 DAMP+
3 DRIVE+
4 DRIVE-(GND)
Model Name MJ
Pin No.
1 Power(+5V) *For optional
2 TXD(Camera)
3 RXD(Camera)
4 GND
1
2
3 4
5
6
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
N.C.
RXD
T XD
GND
1 2 3 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9pin D-Sub(female)
RXD
T XD
GND
1
2
3
4
N.C.
1
2
3 4
PC

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7. GenLock
Input analog external sync signals (black burst or 3-value SYNC) to the EXT SYNC IN terminal of 6pins connector to
enable Gen Lock function.
The external sync signals to be supplied shall depend on its video output format, therefore, please refer to the chart
below and input appropriate signals.
EXT SYNC
IN
CAMERA FORMAT
1080p60A
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080p59.9A
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080p50A
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p60B
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080p59.9B NTSC 1080i59.9 720p59.9 1080p29.9
1080p50B
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080i60
1080i60
720p60
1080p30
1080i59.94
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080i50
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p30 1080i60 720p60 1080p30
1080p29.9
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
1080p25
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
1080p24
1080p24
1080p23
1080p23.9
720p60 1080i60 720p60 1080p30
720p59.9
NTSC
1080i59.9
720p59.9
1080p29.9
720p50
PAL
1080i50
720p50
1080p25
･Input Black Burst signals for NTSC/PAL signal.
・Input 3-value SYNC signals for other than NTSC/PAL signal.
・EXT SYNC IN is terminated with 75Ω. (It becomes high impedance when camera power is OFF).
・When the external signals specified above are input, the camera becomes external sync mode automatically.
・When no external signal is input, the camera operates in internal sync mode.
・The image may be disturbed right after the external signal is input, but this is not malfunction.
・When a signal other than specified above combination is input to the EXT SYNC IN terminal, the image might be
disturbed or no image might be output.
8. LTC (Longitudinal Time Code)
･Time code can be inserted into 3G/HD SDI signals.
･Input LTC signals (time code) to the LTC IN terminal of the 6pins connector to insert external time code.
･And, when no signal is input into the LTC IN terminal, internal time code can be inserted.
･Internal time code starts with 00:00:00. 00 when power is ON, and when any signals are input into the
LTC IN terminal, it will be switched to the external time code.
･With this situation, if no signal is input into the LTC IN terminal, it starts self-running from the set time code.
･Signal Format: SMPTE Time code Signal Level: 0.5 ~ 2[Vp-p]

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9. Defective Pixel Correction
9.1. Precautions
When the user executes Defective Pixel Correction and “SAVE”, the data at the factory setting will be over-written, so that
the data cannot be back to the factory setting data even when “INIT” command was executed. Execute “INIT”, then
“SAVE” to overwrite the preset data (camera settings) with the factory setting data.
If you do not wish to overwrite the preset data, load the preset data before executing SAVE. The defective pixel
correction data will be saved in one area regardless of its preset number.
Since the function only supports the white defects correction, the black defects cannot be corrected. And, the function
is not necessarily able to correct all the white defects. In addition, due to the effect from the noise or the temperature
conditions, the correction result may not be always the same.
Please be noted that improper command execution such as under no light-blocking, or taking wrong procedure, may
cause incorrect operation of the executed command function or abnormal images.
9.2. How to execute “Defective Pixel Correction”
・Execute “INIT” to return to the factory settings.
・Attach the bundled cap to the lens mount for light-blocking, then wait for about 5 seconds..
・Execute “Defective Pixel Correction” and SAVE.

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10. Serial Communication
10.1. Serial Communication Settings
Transmit Speed: 9600bps
Data Length: 8 bit
Start bit: 1 bit
Parity bit: NO
Stop bit: 1 bit
10.2. Command
Command Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Function
GU Command number Usually “None”Acquire the camera data
SU Command number Data 1, Data 2, …Set the camera data
SAVE None None Save the camera data
INIT None None Initialize the camera settings
There are several kinds of commands, GU (Get User) command to acquire the camera data, SU (Set User) command to set
the camera data, SAVE command to save the set data, and others.
・Separate COMMAND and PARAMETER by a space.
・Input COMMAND in capital letters.
・Parameters with 0x are regarded as hexadecimal, the one with 0 are as octal, and the one as-is are as decimal to parse.
・Numbers (0～9), decimal point, and alphabet other than hexadecimal (0～9, a～f) cannot be input.
・Identifiable letters from the head are to be analyzed.
・Command from the head to the linefeed code, [¥r]or[¥n], is to be regarded as one command to be analyzed.
・The returned command from the PC will be received by the camera, and then echoed back.
・Command completion shall be judged with >[sp]
・The next command shall be issued after completion of the prior command.
【Example for Get Command】
To get the information on the Command No.10
[Send] GU[sp]10[¥r] or[¥n]
[Returned value] 50[¥r] [¥n] [Acquired Data + line feed]
[Returned value] [¥r] [¥n] [Line feed]
[Returned value] >[sp] [Prompt + space]
【Example of Set Command】
To set 30 to the Command No.10
[Send] SU[sp]10[sp]30[¥r]or[¥n]
[Returned value] [¥r] [¥n] [Line feed]
[Returned value] >[sp] [Prompt + space]
【Example of SAVE Command】
[Send] SAVE[¥r]or[¥n]
[Returned value] [¥r] [¥n] [Line feed]
[Returned value] >[sp] [Prompt + space]
[¥r]=CR(0x0D)
[¥n]=LF(0x0A)
[sp]=Space(0x20)

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10.3. Command List
Video Format 1
Command
No. Set Value Initial
Value How to set the command. And other information.
Video Format 1
0: 1080p 60fps
LevelA
6 To set video format.
1: 1080p 59.94fps
LevelA
2: 1080p 50fps
LevelA
3: 1080p 60fps
LevelB
4: 1080p 59.94fps
LevelB
5: 1080p 50fps
LevelB
6: 1080i 60fps
7: 1080i 59.94fps
8: 1080i 50fps
9: 1080p 30fps
10: 1080p 29.97fps
11: 1080p 25fps
12: 1080p 24fps
13: 1080p 23.97fps
14: 720p 60fps
15: 720p 59.94fps
16: 720p 50fps

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AE related 2～19
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command. And other information.
Gain Mode 2 0：Manual 1 To set gain mode.
1：Auto
Gain Value 3 Magnification×0x10000
x1 (0dB)~x256 (48dB) 0x10000 (65536)
To set gain value. Valid when gain mode is at
Manual
EX.) To set x2 (6dB)：SU 3 0x00020000
※Refer to 10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for
Settings.
Max Gain 4 Magnification×0x10000
x1 (0dB)~x256 (48dB) 0x200000 (2097152)
To set the Max gain value when gain mode is at
Auto.
※Refer to 10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for
Settings.
Shutter Mode 5 0：Manual 1 To set shutter control mode.
1：Auto
Shutter Value 6 Exposure time [sec]×0x100000
1/25s ～1/13600s
0x4444
(17476)
1/60s
To set shutter value (exposure time). Valid
when shutter mode is at Manual. *Shutter
speed slower than 1/60s will be limited by the
frame rate corresponding to the video output
format. ※Refer to 10.4. Quick Reference
Matrix for Settings. ※Note 1.
Shutter Limit 7
The 1st Parameter:
Max. value
Exposure time
[sec]×0x100000
1/25s ～1/13600s
0x4444
(17476)
1/60s
To set the shutter range when shutter mode is at
Auto.
Example)To set Max=1/60s, Min=1/8000s.
SU 7 0x4444 0x83
*Shutter speed slower than 1/60s will be limited
by the frame rate corresponding to the video
output format. Setting value will be error
if Max > Min is set.
* Refer to 10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for
Settings.
The 2nd Parameter:
Min. value
Exposure time
[sec]×0x100000
1/25s ～1/13600s
0x4D
(77)
Metering
Mode 8
0：Average
1 To set metering mode.
1：Center-Weighted
2：Spot
3：Backlight
Compensation

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Command No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command.
And other information.
Spot Block 9
The 1
st
Parameter:
X value：0～15 7 Set the X, Y, W, and H value at Spot metering.
X: X coordinate of the left edge block
Y: Y coordinate of the top block
W: Width of the metering area (number of block
H: Height of the metering area (number of block)
Example) SU 9 7 7 2 2
The 2nd Parameter:
Y value：0～15 7
The 3rd Parameter:
W value: 1～16 2
The 4th Parameter:
H value: 1～16 2
AE Speed 10 0～15 10 To set AE convergence speed.
Exposure
Compensation
Value 11 0（-18dB）～18（0dB）～36
（18dB）／per 1dB 18 To set exposure compensation value..
Flicker Cancel 12 0: OFF 0 To set flicker cancel, ON/OFF. ※Note 2
1: ON
Gain Value,
Plus Minus 13
-1
None
Lower the gain value by 1dB from the current
one. Valid when Gain Mode is at Manual.
(Write only)
1 Raise the gain value by 1d
B from the current one.
Valid when Gain Mode is at Manual.
(Write only)
Shutter Value,
Plus Minus 14
-1
None
Lower the shutter speed by 1 step (1/4EV) from
the current one. (Shutter value becomes bigger.)
Valid when Shutter Mode is at Manual. (Write
only) ※Note 1
1
Raise the shutter speed by 1 step (1/4EV) from
the current one. (Shutter value becomes
smaller.) Valid when Shutter Mode is at Manual.
(Write only) ※Note 1
※Note 1: There may be gap (small differences) between the set shutter value and the actual shutter value. For the actual
shutter value, please refer to Section 10.4.3. Actual Shutter Value limited by output format.
※Note 2: Flicker cancel function becomes invalid at 50fps, 25fps, 24fps, and 23.97fps regardless of its settings.

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WB related 20～29
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command. And other information.
WB Mode 20
0: Auto
0 To set white balance mode.
1: Auto (Outdoor)
2: DayLight (Sunlight)
3: Cloudy
4: Shade
5: Tungsten (Light bulb)
6: Flw
(
Fluorescent light
White)
7: Fln
(Fluorescent light
noon/daytime White))
8: Fld
(Fluorescent light daylight)
9: Auto(ATW)
10: OnePush
11: Manual
12: Preset1
13: Preset2
14: Preset3
15: Preset4
16: Preset5
Preset 21
1: Preset1
None
(Write Only)
Store the current WB value as a preset value.
Stored value will not be saved unless otherwise
executing SAVE.
2: Preset2
3: Preset3
4: Preset4
5: Preset5
Blue Gain 22 0～800(%) 190 To set B gain when WB mode is at Manual
and at Preset.
Red Gain 23 0～800(%) 199 To set R gain when WB mode is at Manual
and at Preset.
One Push
Trigger 24 1: Trigger Start None (Write Only)
To start operation when WB mode is at One
Push.

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Image Quality related 30～59
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command.
And other information.
Edge Level 30
0: Off
2 To set the level of edge
1:1
2:2
3:3
4:4
5:5
6:6
7:7
Contrast / D-Range 35
0: Contrast -2
2
To set contrast and dynamic range
0~4：Dynamic range remains as
the standard but contrast changes.
5: Dynamic range becomes double
of the standard. This is effective
to shoot an image with big
differences between light and dark
part (big contrast). Contrast
would be as the standard.
※When D-range extension is
selected, the minimum Gain value
with GU 3 command shall be 6dB.
1: Contrast -1
2: Standard
3: Contrast +1
4: Contrast +2
5: D-range Extension
Master Pedestal 37 -100～+100 0 To set master pedestal.
Red Pedestal 38 -100～+100 0 To set Red pedestal.
Green Pedestal 39 -100～+100 0 To set Green pedestal.
Blue Pedestal 40 -100～+100 0 To set Blue pedestal.
Red Balance 41 0～200 100 To set Red balance.
Green Balance 42 0～200 100 To set Green balance.
Blue Balance 43 0～200 100 To set Blue balance.
Color Saturation 45 0～200 100 To set color saturation control.
Noise Reduction 50 0 : Noise reduction OFF
1 : Noise reduction ON 0 To set the Noise Reduction.
Color Correction 52
0: Auto
0 To set color correction.
1: Standard
2: Fluorescent light
3: Tungsten lamp
Color Suppression 53 0～7 5 To set color suppression.

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Lens Control related 60～
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command.
And other information.
Iris Mode 61 0：OPEN 0 To set Iris control mode. Set to OPEN when a DC Iris Lens is
NOT in use. ※Note 3
1：Auto
DC Iris Response
Speed 77
0: Low
1
To set the speed of DC Iris
response when DC Iris Mode is
at Auto. When it is set to
High, the response speed of DC
Iris becomes faster. And
when it is set to Low, the
response speed of DC Iris
becomes slower.
1: Mid
2: High
※
Note 3. When a high luminance object is shot with DC iris function, hunting could occur under some conditions.
In such cases, adjust DC Iris Response Speed or Exposure Compensation Value to try to reduce it.
OSD related 90～
Command No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command.
And other information.
OSD UP button 90 0: One push None
Command to operate OSD.
With continuous push operation,
send the command every 60msec.
1: Continuous push
OSD DOWN button 91 0: One push None
1: Continuous push
OSD R button 92 0: One push None
1: Continuous push
OSD L button 93 0: One push None
1: Continuous push
OSD CENTER button 94 0: One push None Use as a Set button.
1: Continuous push
Menu Color 95
0: Black
1: Blue
2: Red
3: Magenta
4: Green
5: Cyan
6: Yellow
7: White
7 To set the font color of OSD.
Select Color 96
0: Black
1: Blue
2: Red
3: Magenta
4: Green
5: Cyan
6: Yellow
7: White
5
To set the selected letter’s font
color of OSD.
If the same color as the menu
color is specified, it will be an error,
because the selected letters
cannot be recognized.

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Others in 100s
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command.
And other information.
Camera Setting
Store 100 0～3 Initial is 0
4 kinds of camera settings can be
stored.
The stored values cannot be saved
until SAVE command is executed.
The stored data and set values will
not be initialized by executing INIT
command.
Camera Setting
Load 101 0～3 Initial is 0
To reflect the stored setting values
set by Camera Setting Store,
to the camera.
The set value will not be initialized
by executing INIT command.
*When Camera Setting Store is
executed, the setting values
forcibly become the one set by
Camera Setting Store.
LTC OFF/ON 103 0: OFF 0 To set LTC signals OFF/ON.
1: ON
LTC Reset 104 1: Reset (Write Only) To reset the internal free-running
timer of LTC.
H Flip 110 0: OFF 0 Flip the image horizontally
(right and left).
1: ON
V Flip 111 0: OFF 0 Flip the image vertically
(up and down).
1: ON
No Command Numbers
Command
No. Set Value Initial Value How to set the command. And other information.
SAVE None None None
To save camera settings.
SAVE with capital letters.
*As to pixel defects correction, only
one table can be saved.
INIT None None None To initialize the camera settings.
INIT with capital letters.
GVI None 1: Microcomputer’s version
2: FPGA’s version None To acquire the firmware’s version.
The letter strings such as 0.1 shall be
responded.
SDDW None 512 0
To start detection of pixel defects.
Please refer to the Section 9,
Defective Pixel Correction, for the
details.

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10.4. Quick Reference Matrix for Settings
10.4.1. Gain Settings
Magnification dB GainValue
(Magnification *0x10000)
DEC HEX
0 1.000 0.000 65536 00010000
1 1.122 1.003 73561 00011F59
2 1.260 2.007 82570 0001428A
3 1.414 3.010 92681 00016A09
4 1.587 4.014 104031 0001965F
5 1.782 5.017 116771 0001C823
6 2.000 6.021 131072 00020000
7 2.245 7.024 147123 00023EB3
8 2.520 8.027 165140 00028514
9 2.828 9.031 185363 0002D413
10 3.175 10.034 208063 00032CBF
11 3.564 11.038 233543 00039047
12 4.000 12.041 262144 00040000
13 4.490 13.045 294246 00047D66
14 5.040 14.048 330280 00050A28
15 5.657 15.051 370727 0005A827
16 6.350 16.055 416127 0006597F
17 7.127 17.058 467087 0007208F
18 8.000 18.062 524288 00080000
19 8.980 19.065 588493 0008FACD
20 10.079 20.069 660561 000A1451
21 11.314 21.072 741455 000B504F
22 12.699 22.076 832255 000CB2FF
23 14.254 23.079 934175 000E411F
24 16.000 24.082 1048576 00100000
25 17.959 25.086 1176986 0011F59A
26 20.159 26.089 1321122 001428A2
27 22.627 27.093 1482910 0016A09E
28 25.398 28.096 1664510 001965FE
29 28.509 29.100 1868350 001C823E
30 32.000 30.103 2097152 00200000
31 35.919 31.106 2353974 0023EB36
32 40.317 32.110 2642246 00285146
33 45.255 33.113 2965821 002D413D
34 50.797 34.117 3329021 0032CBFD
35 57.018 35.120 3736700 0039047C
36 64.000 36.124 4194304 00400000
37 71.838 37.127 4707947 0047D66B
38 80.635 38.130 5284492 0050A28C
39 90.510 39.134 5931642 005A827A
40 101.594 40.137 6658043 006597FB
41 114.035 41.141 7473400 007208F8

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10.4.2. Shutter Settings
Exposure Time
(sec) ShutValue
(Exposure time [s]*0x100000）
DEC HEX
1/25 41943 0000A3D7
1/30 34952 00008888
1/60 17476 00004444
1/90 11650 00002D82
1/100 10485 000028F5
1/125 8388 000020C4
1/180 5825 000016C1
1/250 4194 00001062
1/350 2995 00000BB3
1/500 2097 00000831
1/725 1446 000005A6
1/1000 1048 00000418
1/1500 699 000002BB
1/2000 524 0000020C
1/3000 349 0000015D
1/4000 262 00000106
1/6000 174 000000AE
1/8000 131 00000083
1/9600 109 0000006D
1/11200 94 0000005E
1/13600 77 0000004D
Magnification dB GainValue
(Magnification *0x10000)
DEC HEX
42 128.000 42.144 8388608 00800000
43 143.675 43.148 9415894 008FACD6
44 161.270 44.151 10568984 00A14518
45 181.019 45.154 11863283 00B504F3
46 203.187 46.158 13316085 00CB2FF5
47 228.070 47.161 14946800 00E411F0
48 251.189 48.000 16461899 00FB304B