Sony FCB-CX12E User manual

© 2011 Sony Corporation
Color Camera Module
FCB-EX12E/EX12EP
FCB-EX15E/EX15EP
FCB-CX12E/CX12EP
FCB-CX15E/CX15EP
A-E6W-100-12(1)
Technical Manual

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Table of Contents
Features............................................................................. 3
Precautions ....................................................................... 4
Locations of Controls ....................................................... 5
Basic Functions ................................................................. 7
Overview of Functions.....................................................................7
Eclipse................................................................................................. 22
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(FCB-EX15E/P only) ..................................................................... 22
Vibration Specifications ............................................................... 22
Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup .......................... 23
Mode Condition.............................................................................. 25
Command List.................................................................28
VISCA/RS-232C Commands ........................................................ 28
FCB Camera Commands .............................................................. 34
Specifications .................................................................54

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Features
The EX-view HADTM CCD features 380,000 (NTSC)
or 440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements and high-
sensitivity shooting. The minimum illumination
required is 0.9 lx (1/60 s (NTSC), 1/50 s (PAL), ICR
OFF). (FCB-EX15E/P, CX15E/P only)
The CCD features 380,000 (NTSC) or 440,000 (PAL)
effective picture elements and high-sensitivity
shooting. The minimum illumination required is 0.4
lx (1/60 s (NTSC), 1/50 s (PAL)). (FCB-EX12E/P,
CX12E/P only)
A CCD for shooting a wide dynamic range is
employed to perform progressive or interlaced
scanning, and images with a wide dynamic range are
obtained by a newly developed image signal
processor (Wide Dynamic Range function).
Furthermore, it is possible to automatically switch to
this Wide Dynamic Range function, which enables
you to obtain optimal images ranging from the dark
areas of a subject to the light areas. (FCB-EX15E/P,
CX15E/P only)
Low-noise images can be obtained even in low light
environments using the 3D Noise Reduction (3D NR
+ 2D NR) function.
A function to output interlaced or progressive images
by digital output (equivalent to ITU-R BT656) is
provided. (FCB-EX15E/P, CX15E/P: Interlace mode
only)
12× optical zoom (144× with digital zoom)
Supporting external synchronization (V-lock)
Images with a high resolution (550 TV lines) can be
obtained using a newly developed Image Signal
Processor for improved picture quality.
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.
A Privacy Zone Masking function (max. 24 blocks) is
available.
A mosaic masking function has been added to the
privacy zone masking function.
A title composed of up to 11 lines can be set for
displaying on the screen. 20 characters can be used
on one line.
E-FLIP and Mirror Image functions
Alarm function with adjustable detection zones
Adjustable AE response speed
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.

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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
–5 ˚C to +60 ˚C (23 ˚F to 140 ˚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
Where it is subject to radiation from laser beams
Care of the unit
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a
blower (commercially available).
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.
Precautions
Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images
are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image
sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with
high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be
generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic
rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors
and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the
following cases:
when operating at a high environmental temperature
when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
when operating in Slow-Shutter mode
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong
spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may
be produced on the screen, or the image may be
distorted.
Monitor screen
Vertical tails shown on the
image.
Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight,
strong reflected light,
flashlight, the sun)
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may
appear jagged or flicker.

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Locations of Controls
Lens
CN601
CN602
CN703
FCB-EX12E/EX12EP
FCB-CX12E/CX12EP
Front
Back
Bottom
Left side

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Locations of Controls
Lens
CN601
CN602
CN703
FCB-EX15E/EX15EP
FCB-CX15E/CX15EP
Front
Back
Bottom
Left side

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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 the 1V cycle time, then
every 1V cycle can receive a Command.
Query Commands
General Commands
16 Byte
Within
Within
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 supports a daisy
chain of up to seven connected cameras via RS-232C
interface. In such cases, the address set command can
be used to assign addresses from 1 to 7 to each of the
seven cameras, allowing you to control the seven
cameras with the same personal computer.
Although the FCB camera does not support direct
connection of cameras in a daisy chain, be sure to use
the address set command to set the address whenever
a camera is connected for the first time.
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.

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Basic Functions
Zoom
The FCB camera employs a 12× optical zoom lens
combined with a digital zoom function; this camera
allows you to zoom up to 144×.
Optical 12×, f = 3.7 mm to 44.4 mm (F 1.6 to F 2.5)
The horizontal angle of view is approximately 48.0
degrees (wide end) to 4.6 degrees (tele end).
Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by
expanding each image in both the vertical and
horizontal directions. When 144× 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
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.
About Continues Zoom position Reply
With ZoomDirect mode, or when zooming
according to a preset, the camera outputs zoom
position data when Continues Zoom position
Reply is set to ON via a command.
Continues Zoom position Reply: y0 07 04 69 0p 0p
0q 0q 0q 0q FF
pp: D-Zoom position
qqqq: Zoom position
Focus
Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set
using VISCA Commands.
Auto Focus Mode
The minimum focus distance is 290 mm at the
optical wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end,
and is independent of the digital zoom.
The Auto Focus (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 Normal or LOW.
- Normal
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.
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.
In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to send
Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.
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 (10 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 10000K)
Indoor
3200K Base Mode
Outdoor
5800K 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
Outdoor Auto
This is an auto white balance mode specifically for
outdoors. It allows you to capture images with
natural white balance in the morning and evening.
Sodium Vapor Lamp Auto
This is an auto white balance mode that is compatible
with sodium vapor lamps.
Sodium Vapor Lamp
This is a fixed white balance mode specifically for
sodium vapor lamps.
Automatic Exposure Mode
A variety of AE functions are available for optimal
output of subjects in lighting conditions that range
from low to high.
Full Auto
Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter Speed (NTSC: 1/60
sec., PAL: 1/50 sec.)
Gain Limit Setting
The gain limit can be set in the AE mode. Use this
setting when image signal-to-noise ratio is
particularly important.
Shutter Priority 1)
Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain
(1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 16 high-speed shutter speeds
plus 6 low-speed shutter speeds)
1)Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to
1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz
power supply frequency
1/120s 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 (s) PAL (s)
15 1/10000 1/10000
14 1/6000 1/6000
13 1/4000 1/3500
12 1/3000 1/2500
11 1/2000 1/1750
10 1/1500 1/1250
0F 1/1000 1/1000
0E 1/725 1/600
0D 1/500 1/425
0C 1/350 1/300
0B 1/250 1/215
0A 1/180 1/150
09 1/125 1/120
08 1/100 1/100
07 1/90 1/75
06 1/60 1/50
05 1/30 1/25
04 1/15 1/12
03 1/8 1/6
02 1/4 1/3
01 1/2 1/2
00 1/1 1/1

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Basic Functions
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 100%, the
rest should be set to 20%. The range of the Spot AE
frame is fixed to 5 blocks vertically and 4 blocks
horizontally.
AE – Iris priority
The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps
between F1.4 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
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.”
Gain
Dark Bright
IRIS curve
Gain curve
Controlled
by gain
Controlled by IRIS
Bright limit which controllable
for this unit

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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
Slow AE (Automatic Exposure)
The slow AE Response (automatic exposure) function
allows you to reduce the exposure response speed.
Usually the camera is set up so that the optimum
exposure can be obtained automatically within about 1
second. However, using the slow AE response function
allows you to lengthen the automatic exposure
response speed from the factory setup speed (01 (hex)
up to approx. two minutes (30 (hex)).
For example, with the normal setting (about 1 second),
if the headlights of a car are caught by the camera, the
camera automatically adjusts the exposure so that it can
shoot a high-intensity subject (in this case, the
headlights). As a result, images around the headlights,
that is, the rest of the subject, except the headlights,
becomes relatively dark, and poorly distinguished.
However, using the slow AE function means the AE
response speed will be slower, and response time will
be longer. As a result, even if the camera catches a high-
intensity subject (e.g., the headlights) for a moment,
you can still easily distinguish the portions of the image
surrounding the headlights.
High Resolution Mode (Default)
A newly developed ISP function enables the filtering of
signals. This allows the camera to provide images with
a high resolution (550 TV lines).
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.
Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WD)
The Wide Dynamic Range mode is a function for
dividing an image into several blocks and correcting
blocked-up shadows and blown-out highlights in
accordance with the intensity difference. It enables you
to obtain images in which portions ranging from dark
to light can be recognized, even when capturing a
subject with a large intensity difference that is backlit
or includes extremely light portions.
A CCD for shooting a wide dynamic range is
employed, and a newly developed image signal
processor combines a long exposure signal (normal
shutter) and a signal of the high intensity portions
obtained by a short exposure (high-speed shutter) to
achieve images with a wide dynamic range.
Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode
The wide dynamic range can be set to be automatically
switched ON/OFF in accordance with the intensity
difference obtained by dividing an image into several
blocks and then averaging the intensity of each block.
Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode
When the intensity
difference between the
dark portions and light
portions of a subject
becomes large because
of back lighting or the
like, the wide dynamic
range mode is switched
ON.
Auto On/Off
When the subject
changes and the
intensity difference
between the dark
portions and light
portions becomes small,
the wide dynamic range
mode is switched OFF.

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Basic Functions
Noise Reduction
The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise
(both random and non-random) to provide clearer
images. By combining 2D filtering according to
brightness and image color, and 3D filtering according
to noise caused by motion and time difference, lower-
noise images can be obtained for the corresponding
image brightness of a moving subject.
This function has six steps: levels 1 to 5, plus off.
Level 1 applies to subject motion mainly using 2D filter
effects. With level 5, 2D and 3D filter effects are
maximized, providing the lowest-noise images,
although moving subjects may show trails.
At each level, two filters are set according to noise and
image motion characteristics, so the available level
selections depend on the situation. The default setting
is level 3.
Color Enhancement
A captured color image is converted to 256 levels of
gray, and the binarization process is performed to
convert all gray levels brighter than the threshold value
to white, and all gray levels darker than the threshold
value to black. (Any value can be set for the threshold
level and hysteresis width.) Furthermore, any color can
be assigned to each of the negative and positive.
Note
Flickering in images during color enhancement is not an indication
of a camera malfunction. It can be reduced with the threshold level,
hysteresis width, and edge enhancement (aperture) settings.
Grayscale image
(256 levels)
Color image
Binarization
process
Assign any
color
Temperature Reading Function
The conversion value (hex) of the temperature sensor
built into to the camera can be read by using a query
command. The conversion value has an error of ±3 C,
and because the temperature sensor is inside the
camera, this value is not the ambient temperature. Use
it as a reference value.
The wide dynamic range mode includes the following
operation modes.
WD Mode
This mode corrects blocked-up shadows and blown-
out highlights in accordance with the intensity
difference.
WD Auto ON/OFF Mode
This mode switches WD ON/OFF automatically in
accordance with the intensity difference of the
subject.
Configure the sensitivity for when WD is switched
from OFF to ON with the detection sensitivity
parameter.
Exposure Ratio Mode
This mode fixes the shutter speed of a short exposure.
Configure the shutter speed of a long exposure by
setting the ratio with regards to a short exposure with
the exposure ratio parameter.
Blocked-up shadow correction is not performed in
this mode.
Histogram Mode
This mode uses a histogram to correct blocked-up
shadows and blown-out highlights.
About WD Set Parameter
(Command: 8x 01 04 2D 0p 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 00 00 FF)
p: Screen display (0: Combined image, 1: Long/short
division, 2: Long-time, 3: Short-time)
Set the screen display to a WD combination
image, long/short exposure division image,
long exposure image, or short exposure image.
q: Detection sensitivity (0: Low, 1: Mid, 2: Hi)
Select from three levels for detecting the
intensity within the image for when switching
Auto WD from OFF to ON.
r: Blocked-up shadow correction level can be
set to one of four levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H 3:S)
s: Blown-out highlight correction level can be
set to one of three levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H)
tu: Parameter to use in the exposure ratio mode.
Specify the short exposure time by setting
the magnification ratio (×1 to ×150) with
regards to a long exposure time.
(FCB-EX15E/P, FCB-CX15E/P)
Note
When the wide dynamic range mode is ON, solarization may be
observed in the images of some subjects. This phenomenon is
unique to wide dynamic range mode, and is not an indication of a
camera malfunction.

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Basic Functions
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.
Note
The Slow Shutter Auto function is not available in WD mode.
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 the auto ICR mode is set to ON, the image
becomes black and white.
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.
Auto ICR Mode operates with the AE Full Auto setting.
When Auto Slow Shutter is ON
When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)
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 green colors are taken.
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

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Basic Functions
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.
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
Slow AE Response speed
White Balance Mode
R/B Gain
Aperture
ICR Shoot On/Off (FCB-EX15E/P, FCB-CX15E/P)
WD On/Off
Custom Preset
As with the position 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 23.
User Memory Area
A user area of 16 bytes allows you to write data, such as
an ID for each customer, data for each system, and so
on, freely.
Note
Rewriting of memory is not unlimited. Be careful to avoid using the
memory area for such as unnecessary tasks as rewriting the
contents of the memory for every operation.
Register Setting
The camera’s default settings can be changed by the
register setting command.
Register Setting Command:
8x 01 04 24 mm 0p 0q FF
mm: Register No. (=00 to 7F)
pq: Register Value (=00 to FF)
Register Inquiry Command:
8x 09 04 24 mm FF
mm: Register No.
y0 50 0p 0p FF
pp: Register Value
(returned from the camera)
Example: To set communication speed to 38400 bps
8x 01 04 24 00 00 02 FF
After sending this command, turn power off and
back on (power reset) to resume communication
control at 38400 bps.
Example: Sending to confirm settings
8x 09 04 24 00 FF
y0 50 00 03 FF is returned from the camera
The register setting items and No. are as follows.
Baud Rate: 00
Communication speed can be changed.
OSD Language: 60
OSD Language can be changed.
CCD Scanning Mode: 72
CCD scanning mode can be changed.
(FCB-EX15E/P, FCB-CX15E/P)
Digital Output Mode: 73
The FCB camera supports various output modes.
This register “73” allows changing the output
mode.
For details, see “Register Setting” on page 53.
Zoom Limit: 50 (Wide end), 51 (Tele end)
The Wide and Tele zoom limits can be set.
E-Zoom Max: 52
The maximum digital zoom limit can be specified
(default is ×12).
FocusTrace: 54
When zoom speed is given priority, using the
ZoomDirect command changes focus at high speed
(although the image may be blurred because focus
is not tracked). For example, the focus transition
time from Wide to Tele ends, which typically takes
2.5 seconds, can be reduced to 2 seconds.
FocusOffset: 55
Placing a dome cover in front of the camera may
cause the focal distance of the camera to change.
Especially at the Tele end, this effect exceeds the AF
range, so focus cannot track, although it responds
to changes in this value.
For details, see “Register Setting” on page 53.

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Basic Functions
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=59.94 Hz
PAL=50 Hz
External synchronization (V-Lock
Synchronization 1))
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, 360 degree phase adjustment is possible due to
the phase adjustment of the V-lock signal.
When adjusting V-Phase, first make the phase
adjustment with the Line Lock mode, then switch to
Frequency Lock mode and enable external sync. If
not performing phase adjustment, switch to
Frequency Lock mode then enable external sync. See
“Command List” on page 28.
Note
Noise may occur when performing phase adjustment
with the Line Lock mode, although it should
disappear when switching to Frequency Lock mode
for external sync.
Because V-lock synchronization is a simple synchronization
method, color signals like a VBS “Genlock” signal cannot be
synchronized.
1)In V-lock synchronization, the camera makes a V-lock pulse
(VL-PULSE) which synchronizes to the commercial power
supply and uses it as the external synchronization input signal
of the camera, using the fact that the V cycle (59.97 Hz vertical
synchronization signal) and the frequency of the commercial
power supply (60 Hz). The synchronous signal of the camera
will automatically sychronizes to the VL-PULSE in the camera.
Privacy Zone Masking Settings
For details, see page 16.
Motion detection
For details, see page 20.
Title Display
You can set a title composed of up to 11 lines. One
line can contain up to 20 characters.
You can set display on/off, the horizontal position of
the first character, blinking state and color for each
line.
The camera gives priority to lines of a title when the
camera status is displayed on the relevant line. On the
lines where a title is not set, the camera status is
displayed.
Line Number 00 to 0A
H-position 00 to 17
Blink 00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
Color
00 White
01 Yellow
02 Violet
03 Red
04 Cyan
05 Green
06 Blue
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
A B C D E F G H
08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f
I J K L M N O P
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Q R S T U V W X
18 19 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f
Y Z & ? ! 1 2
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
34567890
28 29 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
À È Ì Ò Ù Á É Í
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
Ó Ú Â Ê Ô Æ Œ Ã
38 39 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f
Õ Ñ Ç ß Ä Ï Ö Ü
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Å $ ¥ DM £ ¿ ¡
48 49 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f
ø “ : ‘ . , / -

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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 can be set on up to 24 places according to Pan/
Tilt positions.
Mask can be displayed on 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 29 colors including mosaic
can be individually set for each of 24 privacy zones.
Interlocking control with zooming.
Interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
Non-interlocking control with Pan/Tilt.
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
Command Set Command Command Packet Comments
CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask 8x 01 04 76 mm nn
0r 0r 0s 0s FF
Setting Mask(Size)
See “mm: Mask setting list”, “nn: Setting”, and
“pp: x, qq:y, rr: w, ss: h” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
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 18.
pp pp pp pp: Mask setting (0: OFF, 1: ON)
SetMaskColor 8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF Setting Color of Mask
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” and “qq, rr: Color
code” in “Parameters” on page 18.
qq: Color setting when setting the Mask bit
to 0
rr: Color setting when setting the Mask bit
to 1
SetPanTiltAngle 8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF Setting Pan/Tilt Angle
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
ppp: Pan angle, qqq: Tilt angle
SetPTZMask 8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p
0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF
Setting the direct position of PTZ
See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/
tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 18.
ppp: Pan , qqq: Tilt , rrrr: Zoom
Non_InterlockMask 8x 01 04 6F mm
0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
Setting non-interlocking the mask to pan/tilt
See “mm: Mask setting list” and “pp:x, qq:y,
rr:w, ss:h” in “Parameters” on page 18.
Grid On 8x 01 04 7C 02 FF Setting Grid Display On/Off
Grid Off 8x 01 04 7C 03 FF
CenterLineOn 8x 01 04 7C 04 FF Setting the center line On
Privacy Zone Inquiry Command List
Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments
CAM_Privacy
DisplayInq
8x 09 04 77 FF y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF Inquiry about the status of Setting Mask
Display On/Off
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters”
on page 18.
1:On, 0:Off
CAM_PrivacyPan
TiltInq
8x 09 04 79 FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF Inquiry about the pan/tilt position currently set
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
ppp: Pan, qqq: Tilt
CAM_Privacy
PTZInq
8x 09 04 7B mm FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r
0r 0r FF
Inquiry about pan/tilt/zoom position at the mm
Mask setting
See “mm: Mask setting list” and “Setting pan/tilt
angle” in “Parameters” on page 18.
ppp: Pan Position,
qqq: Tilt Position
rrrr: Zoom Position
CAM_Privacy
MonitorInq
8x 09 04 6F FF y0 50 pp pp pp pp FF Inquiry about the mask currently displayed
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 18.

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Basic Functions
Parameters
mm: Mask setting list
Mask Name mm (Hex) Mask Name mm (Hex)
Mask_A 00h Mask_M 0Ch
Mask_B 01h Mask_N 0Dh
Mask_C 02h Mask_O 0Eh
Mask_D 03h Mask_P 0Fh
Mask_E 04h Mask_Q 10h
Mask_F 05h Mask_R 11h
Mask_G 06h Mask_S 12h
Mask_H 07h Mask_T 13h
Mask_I 08h Mask_U 14h
Mask_J 09h Mask_V 15h
Mask_K 0Ah Mask_W 16h
Mask_L 0Bh Mask_X 17h
Note
The priority order of the mask display is in the sequence from A
(highest) to X (lowest).
When you set the parameters of masks non-sequentially, it is
recommended that you set the mask whose priority order is higher,
first.
nn:Setting
nn Setting
00 Resetting the zone size (the value of w,h)
for the existing mask.
01 Setting newly the zone size (the value of
w,h).
pp: x, qq: y, rr: w, ss: h
mask
Effective display area
pp pp pp pp: Mask bit
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
The “-” must be “0”.
qq, rr: Color code
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
Mosaic 7Fh –
Setting pan/tilt angle
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 0r 0r 0s 0s FF
Parameters:
mm Setting Mask
See “mm: Mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 18.
nn Selects new setting or resetting for the zone. See “nn:
Setting” in “Parameters” on page 18.
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 18.
Comments: To set the mask, first display the object
at the center of the screen. 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.
Notes
The tilt angle at which you can set the mask is between –70 to
+70 degrees.
It is recommended that you set the size to at least twice the size
of the object (height and width).
Set Display
Command: 8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF
Parameter:
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones corresponds to 1 bit.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
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:
pp pp pp pp Each 24 Privacy Zones correspond with the BIT.
See “pp pp pp pp: Mask bit” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
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 18.
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 29 colors including mosaic 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:
ppp Pan Angle
qqq Tilt Angle
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on
page 18.
Comments: Pan/Tilt angle settings are hexadecimal
data.
The resolution of Pan/Tilt angle is 0.088 degrees.
Note
When you set the pan/tilt angle, locate the pan/tilt position at the
center point of the FCB camera’s position.
Set PTZ Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r
0r 0r FF
Parameter:
mm Setting Mask
See “mm: Mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 18.
ppp Pan Angle (000 to FFF)
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 18.
qqq Tilt Angle (000 to FFF)
See “Setting pan/tilt angle” in “Parameters” on page 18.
rrrr Zoom Position (000 to 4000) See “Zoom Ratio and Zoom
Position (for reference)” on page 51.
Comments: Mask can be set at the desired position
by setting the pan tilt angle and zoom position
using this command. The set value can be input by
hexadecimal number.

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Basic Functions
Motion Detection Function
This function instructs the camera to detect movement
within the monitoring area and then send an alarm
signal automatically.
The Detect signal goes out through the serial command
(VISCA) communication line.
Features
You can set a frame for the detection range of 12
(horizontally) × 8 (vertically) blocks.
You can set up to four frames.
When the motion is detected in the set frame, the
Alarm Replay VISCA command is sent.
The threshold level for detection can be set (common
to four frames).
The interval of alarm detection can be set up to 256
seconds in units of one second.
You can set on/off for each frame.
The frame number is also sent with Alarm Replay to
report in which frame the motion has been detected.
Frames
Setting frames
You can set the frame by assigning the starting point
and terminating point vertically and horizontally. You
can set up to four frames.
When motion is detected within the rage where
frames overlap
The alarms are sent for both frames.
At this position, the
alarm for frame 3 is
sent.
Within this overlapped
range, alarms are sent for
both frame 3 and frame 4.
Frame 1
Frame 2
Frame 3
Frame 4
Non Interlock Mask
Command: 8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s
FF
Parameters:
mm Setting Mask
See “mm: Mask setting list” in “Parameters” on page 18.
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 18.
Commands: Mask does not interlock with pan/tilt.
The limitations of parameters are as follows.
(hexadecimal representation)
x: ±50h
w:±50h
y: ±3ch
h: ±3ch
Note
When the Set Mask command and the Non Interlock Mask
command are set to the same mask, the command set later
becomes effective.
Grid
Use the grid displayed on the screen to set mask
positions (see the figure below).
By executing the Center Line On command, only the x
and y axes of the center are displayed. Grids lines
disappear.