Sony FCB-EX78BP User manual

2003 Sony Corporation
Color Camera Module
FCB-EX780B/EX780BP
FCB-EX78B/EX78BP
A-BHS-100-11 (1)
Technical Manual

2
Table of Contents
Features ..................................................................... 3
Precautions ................................................................ 4
Locations of Controls ............................................... 5
Basic Functions......................................................... 6
Overview of Functions ................................................ 6
Eclipse ...................................................................... 29
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics .......................... 29
Vibration Specifications ............................................ 29
Key Switch Circuitry ................................................. 30
Key Function Specifications ..................................... 31
Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup ............. 33
Mode Condition ........................................................ 35
Command List ......................................................... 38
VISCA1)/RS-232C Commands ................................. 38
FCB Camera Commands ......................................... 44
Specifications .......................................................... 61

3
Overview
Features
•The CCD features 680,000 effective picture elements
and an image stabilizer for stable shooting with high-
resolution.
•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.
•Enhanced privacy zone masking (max. 28 blocks).
•E-FLIP function
•Alarm function
With consideration given environmental protection,
this module is designed to operate with low power
consumption and also incorporates lead-free and
halogen-free circuit boards.

4
Overview
Software
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.
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).
Precautions
Other
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.

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Locations of Controls
Locations of Controls
Main Unit
1Lens
2CN901 jack
3CN701 jack (for key SW)
4CN902 jack
5TELE button
6WIDE button
7Tripod 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.
Front
Rear Bottom
7
1
5
6
24
3
Left side

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Basic Functions
Basic Functions
Overview of Functions
VISCA commands are the basis of camera control.
Timing Chart
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.
In general
• 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.
• I/F clear
Clears the Command buffer of the FCB camera.
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 camera 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.
• ID Write
Sets the camera ID.
• Mute
Blanks the screen and sends out a synchronizing
signal.
• Lens Initialize
Initializes the zoom and focus of the lens. Even when
power is already on, it initializes the zoom and the
focus.
• 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.
Query Commands
Command
16.7msec(20msec*PAL)
RxD
TxD
ACK Completion
16.7msec(20msec*PAL)
RxD
TxD
Completion
Command
General Commands
16 Byte
Within
Within

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Basic Functions
Zoom
The FCB-EX780B/EX780BP/EX78B/EX78BP
employs a 25×optical zoom lens combined with a
digital zoom function; this camera allows you to zoom
up to 300x.
•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).
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.
You can activate the zoom in the following two ways
•By pressing the TELE or WIDE buttons on the
camera itself
•Using a VISCA Command
Using Standard Mode
Using Variable Mode
There are eight levels of zoom speed.
Direct Mode
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.
•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.
Focus
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.
- Normal AF Mode
This is the normal mode for AF operations.
- 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.
- Zoom Trigger Mode
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
Reaches the highest focus speed quickly. Use this
when shooting a subject that moves frequently.
Usually, this is the most appropriate mode.
- LOW
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Near Limit Mode
Can be set in a range from 1000 (∞) to C000 (35 mm).

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Basic Functions
White Balance
White Balance has the following modes, all of which
can be set using VISCA Commands.
• Auto White Balance
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
• 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.)
• 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
• Iris Priority
Variable Iris (F1.6 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and
Shutter speed
• Manual
Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain
• Bright
Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at
0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB)
AE – Shutter priority
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.
Data NTSC PAL
15 10000 10000
14 6000 6000
13 4000 3500
12 3000 2500
11 2000 1750
10 1500 1250
0F 1000 1000
0E 725 600
0D 500 425
0C 350 300
0B 250 215
0A 180 150
09 125 120
08 100 100
07 90 75
06 60 50
05 30 25
04 15 12
03 8 6
02 4 3
01 2 2
00 1 1
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.
Data Setting value Data Setting value
11 F1.6 08 F8
10 F2 07 F9.6
0F F2.4 06 F11
0E F2.8 05 F14
0D F3.4 04 F16
0C F4 03 F19
0B F4.8 02 F22
0A F5.6 01 F28
09 F6.8 00 CLOSE

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Basic Functions
AE – Manual
The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain
(16 steps) can be set freely by the user.
AE – Bright
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.
Only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto” or
“Shutter Priority,” can you switch it to “Bright.”
MIN
MAX
AGC
CLOSE
OPEN
IRIS
Gain
Dark Bright
IRIS curve
Gain curve
Controlled
by gain Controlled by IRIS
Bright limit which controllable
for this unit
Data Iris Gain Data Iris Gain
1F F1.6 28 dB 0F F2.4 0 dB
1E F1.6 26 dB 0E F2.8 0 dB
1D F1.6 24 dB 0D F3.4 0 dB
1C F1.6 22 dB 0C F4 0 dB
1B F1.6 20 dB 0B F4.8 0 dB
1A F1.6 18 dB 0A F5.6 0 dB
19 F1.6 16 dB 09 F6.8 0 dB
18 F1.6 14 dB 08 F8 0 dB
17 F1.6 12 dB 07 F9.6 0 dB
16 F1.6 10 dB 06 F11 0 dB
15 F1.6 8 dB 05 F14 0 dB
14 F1.6 6 dB 04 F16 0 dB
13 F1.6 4 dB 03 F19 0 dB
12 F1.6 2 dB 02 F22 0 dB
11 F1.6 0 dB 01 F28 0 dB
10 F2 0 dB 00 CLOSE 0 dB
When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the
Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter
Priority mode is maintained.
Spot Exposure Mode
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.
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%.
Horizontal 16
Vertical 16
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
123456789ABCDEF

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Basic Functions
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the
internal reference brightness level used in the AE
mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.
Data Step Setting value
0E 7 10.5 dB
0D 6 9 dB
0C 5 7.5 dB
0B 4 6 dB
0A 3 4.5 dB
09 2 3 dB
08 1 1.5 dB
07 0 0 dB
06 –1 –1.5 dB
05 –2 –3 dB
04 –3 –4.5 dB
03 –4 –6 dB
02 –5 –7.5 dB
01 –6 –9 dB
00 –7 –10.5 dB
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.
Back Light Compensation
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.
Slow shutter – Auto/Manual
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.
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.
When Auto Slow Shutter is ON
ICR
SHUTTER
Dark Bright
Adjustable
AGC
MAX
IRIS
OPEN
Shutter 1/60 sec
AdjustableICR OFF tON
GAIN
ICR ON
IRIS
Dark
ICR AGC
MAX
GAIN
MAX
IRIS
IRIS
ICR
ON
OPEN
SHUTTER
Slow
Shutter
ON
Bright
Adjustable
Slow
Shutter
Adjustable
Adjustable
ICR OFF tON
When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)
Auto ICR Mode
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.
Note
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.

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Basic Functions
Camera ID
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.
Effect
It consists of the following functions.
• Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal
• Black White: Monochrome Image
Others
E-FLIP
This function turns the video output from the camera
upside down.
Mirror image
This function reverses the video output from the
camera horizontally.
Freeze
This function captures an image in the field memory of
the camera so that this image can be output
continuously.
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.
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%.
Note
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.
Memory (Position preset)
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.
•Zoom Position
•Digital Zoom On/Off
•Focus Auto/Manual
•Focus Position
•AE Mode
•Shutter control parameters
•Bright Control
•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
•Aperture
•ICR Shoot On/Off
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, see the “Initial Settings, Custom Preset
and Backup” section on page 33.
Privacy Zone Settings
For details, see page 13.
Alarm
For details, see page 17.

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Basic Functions
Title Display
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.
Vposition 00 to 0A
Hposition 00 to 17
Blink 00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
00 White
01 Yellow
02 Violet
Color 03 Red
04 Cyan
05 Green
06 Blue
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
AB CDEF G H
08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f
IJKLMNOP
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
QR STUVWX
18 19 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f
YZ& ? ! 1 2
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
34 5678 9 0
28 29 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
ÀÈ ÌÒÙÁ É Í
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
ÓÚ ÂÊÔÆŒÃ
38 39 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f
ÕÑ Ç ßÄ Ï Ö Ü
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Å$
F
¥DM£ ¿ ¡
48 49 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f
ø“ : ‘ . , / -
Synchronization methods
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
PAL=28.375MHz
• 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.
Because V-Lock synchronization is a simple synchronization
method, color signals like a VBS “GenLock” cannot be
synchronized.

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Basic Functions
Privacy Zone Masking Function
Privacy Zone masking protects private objects and
areas such as house windows, entrances, and exits
which are within the camera’s range of vision but not
subject to surveillance.
Privacy zone masking can be masked on the monitor to
protect privacy.
Features
•Mask up to 24 places for Pan/Tilt
•Mask 8 places per screen simultaneously.
•Privacy Zones are displayed according to priority in
alphabetical order.
• Individual on/off zone masking settings.
•Two colors from among 28 colors can be individually
set for each of 24 privacy zones.
•Interlocking control with zooming.
•Interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
•Set the masking moving speed.
1V
Timing chart
8x 01 .. .. FF
(Mask Setting Command)
Setting command is reflected
at this timing.

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Basic Functions
Privacy Zone Setting Command List
Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List
Command Set Command Command Packet Comments
CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0p 0p 0q 0q
0r 0r 0s 0s FF Setting Mask(Size and Position) See “mm: mask setting list”, “nn:
setting”, and “pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
Display 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF Setting Mask Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
SetMaskColor 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF Setting Color of Mask
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” and “qq, rr:
Color code” in “Parameters” on page 15.
Color qq: setting Bit to 0
Color rr: setting Bit to 1
SetPanTiltAngle 8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p
0q 0q 0q FF Setting Pan/Tilt Angle ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
MovePanTilt 8x 01 04 7A 0p 0p 0q 0q rs FF pp: Pan speed ,qq: Tilt speed
See “qq, rr: Setting for pan/tilt speed” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
r: Pan — 0:Stop, 1:Right, 2:Left
s: Tilt — 0:Stop, 1:Up, 2:Down
SetPTZMask 8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p Setting the direct position of PTZ
0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF
mm: See “mm: mask setting list” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom
Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments
CAM_Privacy
DisplayInq 8x 09 04 77 FF y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF 1:On, 0:Off See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
CAM_PrivacyPan
TiltInq 8x 09 04 79 FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt See “qq, rr: Setting for pan/tilt speed” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
CAM_Privacy
PTZInq 8x 09 04 7B tt FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q ppp: Pan Position, qqq: Tilt Position
0r 0r 0r 0r FF
rrrr: Zoom Position
Grid On
Grid Off 8x 01 04 7C 02 FF 8x 01 04 7C 03 FF Setting Grid Display On/Off

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Basic Functions
Parameters
Mask Name mm (Hex)
Mask_A 00h
Mask_B 01h
Mask_C 02h
Mask_D 03h
Mask_E 04h
Mask_F 05h
Mask_G 06h
Mask_H 07h
Mask_I 08h
Mask_J 09h
Mask_K 0Ah
Mask_L 0Bh
Mask_M 0Ch
Mask_N 0Dh
Mask_O 0Eh
Mask_P 0Fh
Mask_Q 10h
Mask_R 11h
Mask_S 12h
Mask_T 13h
Mask_U 14h
Mask_V 15h
Mask_W 16h
Mask_X 17h
nn Setting
00 Resetting the zone size (the value of x,y,w,h)
for the existing mask.
01 Setting newly the zone size (the value of
x,y,w,h).
nn:Setting
pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h
pp pp pp pp: Mask bit
The “-” must be “0”.
qq, rr: Color code
pp pp pp pp
bit 76543210765432107654321076543210
Mask - - X W V U T S - - R Q P O N M - - L K J I H G - - F E D C B A
Mask (Color) Code (qq, rr) Semi-transparency (qq, rr)
Black 00h 10h
Gray1 01h 11h
Gray2 02h 12h
Gray3 03h 13h
Gray4 04h 14h
Gray5 05h 15h
Gray6 06h 16h
White 07h 17h
Red 08h 18h
Green 09h 19h
Blue 0Ah 1Ah
Cyan 0Bh 1Bh
Yellow 0Ch 1Ch
Magenta 0Dh 1Dh
mm: Mask setting list
160
120 0
h
(x,y)
w
B0h
C4h
3Ch
50h
mask
Effective display area
Setting pan/tilt angle
qq, rr: Setting for pan/tilt speed
NTSC: 60 ×360 ×(Setting of value + 1)
[degree/sec] / 65536
(about 0.33 to 84.4[degree/sec])
PAL: 50 ×360 ×(Setting of value + 1) [degree/sec] /
65536
(about 0.27 to 70.3[degree/sec])
090-180 -90 180
400h800h C00h 800h
Angle/Parameter of Angle (ppp, qqq)
Set the angle resolution to 360 (degree)/4096 (1000h).

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Basic Functions
Details of Setting Commands
Set Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s
0s FF
Parameters:
Comments: When “nn” is set to 1, the current Pan/
Tilt/Zoom position is recorded in internal
memory.
When “nn” is set to 0, the Pan/Tilt/Zoom position
in memory is not changed.
Set Display
Command: 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF
Parameter:
Comments: Each of 24 Privacy zones can be
switched on and off individually by a single
VISCA command. If you want to display a
Privacy zone, you must set its bit to 1. If you do
not want to display a Privacy zone, you must set
its bit to 0.
Set Mask Color
Command: 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF
Parameter:
Comments: Two different color masks can be
chosen.
The colors can be chosen from among 14 colors
including the possibility for semi-transparency of
each color. Therefore two colors from among the
total of 28 colors can be individually set for each
of 24 privacy zones.
If the bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “0”,
mask color will be “qq” color (Color code). If the
bit of parameter (pp pp pp pp) is set to “1”, the
mask color will be “rr” color (Color code).
Example: 8x 01 04 78 00 00 00 03 10 07 FF
The mask color of Mask_A and Mask_B is White
(color code 07h), and the mask color of the other
Mask (C to X) is semi-transparent Black (color
code 10h).
Set Pan Tilt Angle
Command: 8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF
Parameter:
Comments: Pan/Tilt angle settings are hexadecimal
data.
The resolution of Pan/Tilt angle is 0.088 degrees.
Set Move Pan Tilt
Command: 8x 01 04 7A 0p 0p 0q 0q rs FF
Parameter:
Comments: Mask moves automatically by selecting
one direction from 8 directions and setting the
Pan/Tilt speed.
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones correspond with the BIT.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 15.
qq Set the color code include the semi-transparency
code.
rr Set the color code include the semi-transparency
code. See “qq, rr: Color code” in “Parameters” on
page 15.
ppp Pan Angle
qqq Tilt Angle
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page
15.
pp Pan Speed
qq Tilt Speed: See “qq, rr: Setting for pan/tilt speed” in
“Parameters” on page 15.
rPan direction(0:Stop,1:Right, 2:Left)
sTilt direction(0:Stop,1:Up, 2:Down)
mm Setting Mask
See “mm: mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 15.
nn Selects new setting or resetting for the zone. See nn:
Setting” in “Parameters” on page 15.
pp Sets the center position “x” of the Mask on screen.
qq Sets the center position “y” of the Mask on screen.
rr Sets the half value “w” of the Mask Width.
ss Sets the half value “h” of the Mask Height.
See “pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on page 15.
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones corresponds to 1 bit.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 15.

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Tilt Up (rs = 01)
8 direction and Stop
Pan Tilt Left Up (rs = 21) Pan Tilt Right Up (rs = 11)
Pan Left ( rs = 20) Pan Tilt Stop Pan Right (rs = 10)
Pan Tilt Left Down (rs = 22) Pan Tilt Right Down (rs = 12)
Tilt Down (rs = 02)
Pan Right command moves the mask to the left on the screen.
Tilt Up command moves the mask downside on the screen.
Alarm Function
This function instructs the camera to detect movement
within the monitoring area and then send an alarm
signal automatically.
A High level signal is output when camera detects
movement inside the monitoring area. A Low level
signal is output when object stops moving.
However, when the mode is set to “DAY/NIGHT”, the
High level signal is output for dark and the Low level
signal is output for bright.
The Detect signal goes out through the serial command
(VISCA) communication line.
Example
1. A door is motionless, so the Detect Level is Low.
2. At the moment when the door is opened by
someone, the Detect Level goes to High.
3. The Detect Level is High while the shooting object
is moving.
4. When the door is closed, Detect Level goes to Low
again, or signals are output only once at the time of
switching between High Level and Low Level.
14hex (20(10))
14hex (20(10))
Grid
Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask
positions (see the figure below).

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ALARM Setting Command List
ALARM Inquiry Command List
Command Set Command Command Packet Comments
CAM _ Alarm On 8x 01 04 6B 02 FF MD start
Off 8x 01 04 6B 03 FF MD 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 tHigh edge)
90 07 04 6B 00 FF Low signal output
(High tLow edge)
VISCA Mode Code (pp) Details of Mode
00 Set the internal focus position. When focus movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When focus goes
back to the previous position, the detect signal is Low.
01 Set a fixed period of time. When focus does not move during the time, the focus position is memorized as a
rest position and the detect signal is Low.
When focus moves, the detect signal is High. Afterwards when focus does not move for the fixed period of
time, the focus position is memorized and the detect signal becomes Low.
02 Set the internal AE Level. When AE movement is detected, the detect signal is High. When AE Level goes
back to the previous level, the detect signal is Low.
03 Set a fixed period of time. When AE Level does not change during this time, the AE value is memorized as a
rest value and the detect signal is Low.
When AE value changes, the detect signal is High.
Afterwards when AE value does not change for the fixed period of time, the AE value is memorized and the
detect signal becomes Low.
04 mode “00” and mode “02”
05 mode “00” and mode “03”
06 mode “01” and mode “02”
07 mode “01” and mode “03”
08 mode “00” or mode “02”
09 mode “00” or mode “03”
0A mode “01” or mode “02”
0B mode “01” or mode “03”
0C Day-Night Mode
Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments
CAM _ Alarm Inq 8x 09 04 6B FF y0 50 02 FF On
y0 50 03 FF Off
CAM _ Alarm Mode Inq 8x 09 04 6C FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Alarm Mode
CAM_AlarmDayNightLevel Inq 8x 09 04 6D FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p ppp: Day setting AE Level
0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r FF qqq; Night setting AE Level
rrr: Now AE Level
CAM_AlarmDetLevelInq 8x 09 04 6E FF y0 50 01 FF Detect Level is High.
y0 50 00 FF Detect Level is Low.

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Flowchart of 12 Modes Function
Mode “00”
Set the Focus Position
Hysteresis. Set to the factory preset
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
Near
Focus
Position
Hysteresis
High
Low

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Mode “01”
Alarm On Focus Position into memory
AE moves.
Hysteresis is set to the factory
preset.
Focus moves outside of the
hysteresis.
High level signal output
*Repeat this loop until Alarm off.
*
AE does not move for
a period of time. AE does not move for
a period of time.
Low level signal output
Update the Focus position data.