Sony SRG Series User SRG-300H User manual

 2013 Sony Corporation

HD Color Video Camera

SRG-300H

A-ES6-100-12(1)

Technical Manual

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Table of Contents

Features ............................................................................. 3

Connection ........................................................................ 4

System Configuration ...................................................... 5

Locations of Controls ....................................................... 7

Basic Functions ...............................................................10

Overview of Functions .................................................................. 10

Initial Settings and Preset ............................................................ 17

Mode Condition .............................................................................. 18

Command List .................................................................23

VISCA RS-232/RS-422 Commands ............................................ 23

IP Related Setting Command ..................................................... 33

SRG-300H Commands .................................................................. 35

Specifications .................................................................53

Precautions .....................................................................59

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Features



The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera (utilising

approximately 2 million valid pixels) allows for high-

definition shooting with superior picture quality.



Adopts 30 times optical magnification, F1.6 high

power and luminous zoom lens.



By adopting its wide and dynamic range functions,

you can see the optimised shooting image which

incorporates bright and dark subjects at the same

time.



Adopts the industry standard RS-232 interface of

VISCA camera protocol in external communication.

It is possible to operate from long distances by using

both RS-232 and RS-422.



You can install the camera on ceilings due to the

functions of high-speed and wide range pan/tilt

action and vertical image flip.



You can use the infrared remote commander to set

the camera and also to select panning, tilting and

zooming from the setting menu.



You can store up to 16 kinds of camera direction and

camera status into the camera. In the case of the

infrared remote commander, 6 kinds can be stored.



You can use the LAN cable for external

communication. This will make system construction

easier.



The camera can be set for a variety of HD video

formats and has an HDMI interface terminal. The

HDMI video interface is in widespread use.

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Connection

Notes



Use only the AC power adaptor (JEITA type4)

supplied with the unit. Do not use any other AC

power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug



You have to set the video format of the signal to be

output from the camera. For detailed information on

how to set the video format, see “

 SYSTEM

SELECT switch” on page 8.



Do not make VISCA RS-232 and RS-422 connections

at the same time, as this may cause malfunctions.

1) When the camera is connected to a computer with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232), you can operate the

camera with the computer. To obtain a cable, consult the dealer where you bought your camera.

2) For details on how to connect using VISCA RS-422, see page 57.

3) For details on the VISCA over IP connection using LAN cable, see page 29.

to 12V

Power cord (supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

to HDMI VIDEO to HDMI input

VISCA cable (not supplied)

1)

to VISCA RS-232 IN

to RS-232

to VISCA RS-232 OUT

To VISCA IN of other

SRG series (when

connecting to more

than one camera)

to VISCA RS-422

2)

AC power adaptor (supplied)

to AC outlet

Computer with LAN or

serial communication

interface, HD video

monitor with HDMI

input interface, etc.

to LAN to LAN

LAN cable (not supplied)

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System Configuration

The SRG-300H has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes three

typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system.

Operating a SRG-300H Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander

This system allows you:

To operate the camera readily from a short distance

System configuration

SRG-300H

Infrared Remote Commander

(supplied)

HD video monitor

Video signal

Signal flow

System Configuration

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Operating a SRG-300H Using the RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller

This system allows you:

To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the IP remote controller, and to perform the Preset

operation using the button.

System configuration

SRG-300H

HD video monitor

Video signal

Remote Control (VISCA or LAN) signal

RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller

Signal flow

When Operating Multiple SRG-300H Cameras Using Multiple RM-IP10 IP Remote Controllers

System configuration

• You can operate up to 112 cameras using five IP remote controllers.

• The joystick of the IP remote controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations.

System configuration

,

SRG-300H

HD video monitor

Video signal

Remote control (LAN) signal

RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller

Signal flow

SRG-300H

RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller

PC for the setting

Switching hub

Video switcher

Note

You cannot use the RS-232 and RS-422 connections when using the LAN connection.

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Locations of Controls

Camera

Front

 



 

 Lens

This is a 30-magnification optical zoom lens.

 Infrared remote commander sensors

These are sensors for the supplied infrared remote

commander.

 POWER lamp

Lights in green when the camera is connected to an AC

outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power

cord.

Flashes in green when the camera receives an operation

command from the supplied infrared remote commander.

When the power is turned on, it takes about 15 to 30

seconds to display the image after the lamp lights.

 STANDBY lamp

Lights in amber when the power is turned off using the

infrared remote commander.

Rear

 Infrared remote commander sensors

These are sensors for the supplied infrared remote

commander.

 IMAGE FLIP switch

Flips the image upside down. Normally set this to OFF when

you use the camera. When the camera is attached to the

ceiling, set this to ON. Turn off the unit before setting the

IMAGE FLIP switch. Then, turn the power on by

connecting the power adaptor, by VISCA CONTROL or the

infrared remote commander. When you switch IMAGE

FLIP, the preset setting is returned to the initial setting.

 VISCA RS-422 connector

To communicate via RS-422, use this connector.

Use the supplied VISCA RS-422 connector plug.

Locations of Controls

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 SYSTEM SELECT switch

Used for setting the video format of the signal to be output

from the HDMI VIDEO connectors.

For details, see “Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT switch” (page

8).

 HDMI video connector

Supplies the images as a HDMI video signal or DVI video

signal.

 IR SELECT switch

Select the camera number when you operate multiple

cameras with the same infrared remote commander.

 VISCA IN connector

Connect to a computer via an RS-232 interface. When you

connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA OUT

connector of the previous camera in the daisy chain

connection.

 VISCA OUT connector

When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the

VISCA IN connector of the next camera in the daisy chain

connection.

 LAN connector (RJ-45 8-pin)

Connect to a switching HUB that is compatible with

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX using a LAN cable (category 5 or

higher, shielded twisted pair).

When a link is established, the green indicator lights, and it

flashes during communication. While connected with

100BASE-TX, the yellow indicator also lights.

Note

For safety, when connecting the peripheral device, do not

connect the connector that might have excessive voltage to this

connector. Follow the Operating Instructions for the

connection.

 12 V connector

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.

 Reset switch

The reset switch is enabled only when the BOTTOM switch

is set to the LAN connection. When you press down this

switch with a pointed tip for about five seconds, the camera

will reboot and only the setting relating to the IP will return

to the factory setting.

 Factory settings for IP

IP address: 192.168.0.100

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Name: CAM1

Bottom

 BOTTOM switches

Used for LAN and VISCA CONTROL switching, RS-232

and RS-422 switching, 9,600 bps and 38,400 bps baud rate

selection and IR signal output setting.

For details, refer to the setting of the BOTTOM switches

(page 9).

 Tripod screw hole

 Fix-mounting screw holes

Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT switch

This switch allows you to select the video format of the

signal to be output from the HDMI video connector.

Set this arrow to the

desired video format.

SRG-300H

Locations of Controls

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Switch position Video format

0 1920×1080p/59.94 59.94 Hz system

1 No output

2 1920×1080p/29.97

3 1920×1080i/59.94

4 1280×720p/59.94

5 1280×720p/29.97

6 EDID —

7 VISCA CONTROL —

8 1920×1080p/50 50 Hz system

9 No output

A 1920×1080p/25

B 1920×1080i/50

C 1280×720p/50

D 1280×720p/25

E No output —

F No output —

Notes



Be sure to set this switch before you turn on the power of the

camera. You can also set this switch in the standby mode of the

camera. After completing the setting, turn on the power of the

camera by connecting it to an AC outlet using the supplied AC

power adaptor and AC power cord, by using the VISCA

command or infrared remote commander.



Be sure to use a Phillips-head screwdriver when changing the

switch position. If you use a tool other than the designated

screwdriver, the crossed groove may be damaged.



If the switch position is set to 1, 9, E and F (no output), the

POWER lamp and STANDBY lamp will both remain lit. In such

cases, control via the infrared remote commander and VISCA

communication is disabled.



If the switch position is set to 6 (EDID), the most suitable format

will be output automatically based on the resolution of the Video

monitor to be connected.



If the switch position is set to 7 (VISCA CONTROL), you can

configure the video format via external communication.

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

To change the BOTTOM switch setting, select the

BOTTOM switch with the power of this unit turned off

(not including standby state), and then turn on the DC

power. The setting cannot be changed after the power

is turned on.

ON

OFF

(Initial position)

 VISCA/LAN switch

Select the communication method setting.

Set to ON to use the LAN connection and set to OFF to use

the VISCA CONTROL (serial control).

 RS-232/RS-422 select switch (when using the serial

connection)

Set to OFF to operate the color video camera using the

VISCA command via the RS-232 interface. Set to ON to

operate it via the RS-422 interface.

 Baud rate select switch (when using the serial

connection)

Set the communication speed in the VISCA CONTROL.

ON: 38,400 bps

OFF: 9,600 bps

 IR OUT switch

Set to ON to enable output of the receiver signals, which are

transmitted from the infrared remote commander via the

VISCA IN connector (page 57), or set it to OFF to disable

the output.

 Switch 5 (Not used)

Be sure to set this switch to OFF.

 Switch 6 (Not used)

Be sure to set this switch to OFF.

 Switch 7 (Not used)

Be sure to set this switch to OFF.

 Switch 8 (Not used)

Be sure to set this switch to OFF.

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Basic Functions

Overview of Functions

Zoom

The SRG camera employs a 30× optical zoom lens

combined with a digital zoom function; this camera

allows you to zoom up to 360×.

• Optical 30

×, f = 4.3 mm to 129 mm

(F 1.6 to F 4.7)

Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by

expanding each image in both the vertical and

horizontal directions. When the digital zoom is used,

the resolution deteriorates.

You can activate the zoom in the following modes, all

of which can be set using VISCA command.

Standard Mode

Variable Mode

There are eight levels of zoom speed.

In these standard and variable modes, it is necessary to send

Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.

Direct Mode

Setting the zoom position enables quick

movement to the designated position.

Digital Zoom ON/OFF

Note

The digital zoom is enabled only when the Video

Latency is set to NORMAL.

Focus

Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set

using VISCA Commands.

• Auto Focus Mode

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.

The minimum focus distance is 10 mm at the optical

wide end and 1200 mm at the optical tele end.

- 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, the AF mode activates

for the pre-set time. Then, it stops. The initial

value is set to 5 seconds.

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.

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• Manual Focus Mode

Manual Focus has both a Standard Mode and a

Variable Mode. Standard Mode focuses at a fixed rate

of speed. Variable Mode has eight speed levels that

can be set using a VISCA Command.

In these standard and variable 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 F000 (1 cm).

Default setting: D000h (30 cm)

White Balance

White Balance has the following modes.

• 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 2500K to 7500K.

This mode is the factory setting.

• ATW

Auto Tracing White balance (2000K to 10000K)

• Indoor

3200K Base Mode

• Outdoor

5800K Base Mode

• One Push WB

One Push White Balance is a function that forcibly

captures the white color once the lighting conditions

to illuminate the subject are set, enabling you to shoot

the image in the conditions as they are set. By using

this function, the natural color of the subject can be

obtained without being affected by the surrounding

lighting conditions. To set this mode, shoot the

subject that you want to capture the white color and

send the One Push White Balance Trigger.

The One Push White Balance data is lost when the

power is turned off. If the power is turned off, set One

Push White Balance again.

• Manual WB

Manual control of R and B gain, 256 steps each

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

Iris, Gain and Shutter Speed can be set automatically.

• Gain Limit Setting

The gain limit can be set at the Full Auto, Shutter

Priority, Iris Priority, Bright and Manual 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, 14 steps), Auto Gain and

Shutter speed

• Manual

Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain

• Bright

Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 14 steps and

F1.6 at 15 steps)

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 adjusted the

slow shutter according to subject brightness. The

picture output is read at a low rate from the memory.

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.

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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

Parameter Iris Gain Parameter Iris Gain

1F F1.6

+43 dB

11 F1.6

0

dB

1E F1.6

+39 dB

10 F2

0

dB

1D F1.6

+36 dB

0F F2.4

0

dB

1C F1.6

+33 dB

0E F2.8

0

dB

1B F1.6

+30 dB

0D F3.4

0

dB

1A F1.6

+27 dB

0C F4

0

dB

19 F1.6

+24 dB

0B F4.8

0

dB

18 F1.6

+21 dB

0A F5.6

0

dB

17 F1.6

+18 dB

09 F6.8

0

dB

16 F1.6

+15 dB

08 F8

0

dB

15 F1.6

+12 dB

07 F9.6

0

dB

14 F1.6

+9 dB

06 F11

0

dB

13 F1.6

+6 dB

05 F14

0

dB

12 F1.6

+3 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.

Defog mode

When the surrounding area of the subject is foggy and

low contrast, the defog mode will make the subject

appear clearer.

Parameter 59.94/29.97

mode

50/25 mode

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

AE – Iris priority

The iris can be set freely by the user to 14 steps

between F1.6 and Close.

The gain and shutter speed are set automatically,

according to the brightness of the subject.

Parameter

Setting value

Parameter

Setting value

11 F1.6 0A F5.6

10 F2 09 F6.8

0F F2.4 08 F8

0E F2.8 07 F9.6

0D F3.4 06 F11

0C F4 05 F14

0B F4.8 00 CLOSE

AE – Manual

The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (14 steps) and gain

(15 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,” you can switch it to “Bright.”

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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.

The reference brightness is 0.

Parameter 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

High Resolution Mode

This mode enhances edges and produces higher

definition images.

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.

Noise Reduction

The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise

(both random and non-random) to provide clearer

images.

This function has six steps: levels 1 to 5, plus off.

The NR effect is applied in levels based on the gain,

and this setting value determines the limit of the effect.

In bright conditions, changing the NR level will not

have an effect.

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.

Images with wide dynamic range are produced by

combining long-exposure signals (normal shutter) with

the signals of the high-intensity portions obtained with

a short exposure (high-speed shutter).

• About WD Set Parameter

(Command: 8x 01 7E 04 00 0p FF)

p: WIDE D (Wide dynamic range mode)

When MODE (exposure mode) is set to FULL

AUTO, the camera distinguishes light and dark

areas in the same scene, adjusts the brightness

for dark areas, and also controls the blown out

highlights.

You can select the wide dynamic range mode

from among OFF, LOW, MID and HIGH.

(0: OFF, 1: LOW, 2: MID, 3: HIGH.)

Notes

• You can set the wide dynamic range mode when the WIDE D is

set to FULL AUTO only.

• When the WIDE D is not set to OFF, the MODE setting is fixed at

FULL AUTO.

• When changing the WIDE D, the luminance change of the screen

occurs for a moment.

• When the change of exposure is big, the screen may stop for a

moment.

• When the wide dynamic range mode is ON, false colors may

appear in some parts of the image. This phenomenon is unique to

wide dynamic range mode, and is not an indication of a camera

malfunction.

• When switching wide dynamic range mode, images are shown at a

maximum of 8 frames at the same time.

• When the intensity difference of the image is small, there is no

difference in effect between MID and HIGH.

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High Sensitivity Mode

In this mode, higher sensitivity gain is applied as

standard gain increases, reaching a gain level at MAX

gain of up to 4x the standard gain. In such cases,

however, there will be a high volume noise in the

image.

Gamma Mode

In this mode, the gamma can be set to ON/OFF.

0: Standard

1: OFF

Image Stabilizer

You can set this function to ON or OFF. When set to

ON, you can obtain steadier images if vibration is

present. This stabilizer is effective for vibration

frequencies around 10 Hz. This function utilizes digital

zoom; therefore, the angle of view and resolution of

images may be affected. However, image sensitivity is

retained.

OFF: The image stabilizer function is not effective

operations.

ON: The image stabilizer function is effective

operations.

HOLD: The image stabilizer function is not effective

operations. (The same shift of field angle as

ON can be used.)

Notes

• The image stabilizer function is not effective during pan/tilt

operations. It may take some time for the image to stabilize after

performing pan/tilt operations.

• If the image stabilizer function is enabled, it may take some time

for the image to stabilize after turning on the power of the camera.

• Depending on the installation conditions, the image stabilizer

may not be effective.

• When the image stabilizer function is set to ON or HOLD, the

field angle is shifted to the direction in which the subject appears

larger.

• The image stabilizer may not be effective in an installation

environment where high frequency vibration is present. In this

case, set the image stabilizer function to OFF.

• The image stabilizer function is enabled only when the Video

Latency is set to NORMAL.

Auto Slow Shutter On/Off

When set to “On,” the slow shutter functions

automatically when the light darkens. This setting is

available only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto.”

The default setting is “Auto Slow Shutter Off.”

Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress Mode

You can configure a chroma suppress mode for low-

illumination conditions. This can be useful when color

noise is particularly noticeable in such conditions.

Four levels (disabled and three levels) are available for

the low-illumination chroma suppress mode.

ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode

The IR Cut-Filter can be disengaged, by which the

sensitivity in the infrared range is increased, allowing

the camera to capture the image in darker area.

When the auto ICR mode is set to ON, the image

becomes black and white.

Color Gain

You can configure the color gain. Use this setting when

bright color is particularly important.

The initial setting 100% (4h) can be set to range from

approx. 60% (0h) to 200% (Eh) with 15 stages.

Color Phase

You can configure green, yellow, red, magenta, blue and

cyan individually.

The initial setting 0 degrees (7h) is adjustable between

approx.

−14 degrees (0h) to +14 degrees (Eh), in

15 increments.

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.

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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.

Picture Effect

It consists of the following functions.

• Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal

• Black & White: Monochrome Image

PAN/TILT SLOW mode

When this function is set to ON, the PAN/TILT

movement slows down, allowing you to easily shoot the

subject that moves slowly.

Note

The low-speed motion image may appear to be shaking

depending on the zoom factor.

Video Latency setting

When the Video Latency is set to LOW, the latency

until the shot image is output from the camera is

shortened.

Note

While it is set to LOW, the digital zoom and image stabilizer

functions are disabled.

The field angle may be narrowed by Video Format.

The image distortion may be remarkable depending on the

magnification.

Check for influence of installation

environment on infrared remote commander

operation

The supplied infrared remote commander may not

operate, only occasionally, in the vicinity of the inverter

lighting device. In this case, it is possible that the

camera is installed in a place where the infrared remote

commander cannot stably receive light due to the

emission of light from the lighting device.

In either the DC power or VISCA communication, it is

judged whether or not the infrared remote commander

is under the installation environment where it can

receive signal during the initialization process

performed after the power of camera is turned on.

The result of this judgment can be obtained using the

IR_ConditionInq command. (See page 41.)

If the installation environment is judged to be unstable

for operating the infrared remote commander, try to

take such measures as to install this unit in a place

away from the lighting device having the influence, and

so on.

ICR

SHUTTER

Dark Bright

AGC

MAX

IRIS

OPEN

Shutter 1/60 sec

ICR OFF  ON

GAIN

ICR ON

IRIS

When Auto Slow Shutter is On

When Auto Slow Shutter is Off (initial setting)

Note

Depending on the information such as brightness, etc., in the ON/

OFF settings condition, a malfunction may occur when the subjects

largely consisting of blue and green colors are taken.

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Others

STANDBY

Sends the power off command. Or when the power is turned

off using the infrared remote commander, the camera

becomes STANDBY state. In the STANDBY state, the

camera can accept only the VISCA Commands and the

POWER ON of the infrared remote commander, and the

video signal output and other operations are stopped.

I/F Clear

Clears the Command buffer of the camera.

The buffer is cleared even during the power on state using

the control software.

Address Set

VISCA is a protocol, which supports a daisy chain of up to

seven connected cameras via RS-232 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.

Be sure to use the address set command to set the address

whenever a camera is connected for the first time.

Memory (Preset)

Using the preset function, 16 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.

• Pan/Tilt Position

• 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

• Auto Slow Shutter On/Off

• White Balance Mode

• R/B Gain

• Aperture Control

• ICR On/Off

• WD Parameter

• Defog On/Off

The settings stored using this function are recalled

when the power is turned on.

For setting items, see the “Initial Settings and Preset”

section on page 17.

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.

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Initial Settings and Preset

• The initial values are the factory settings.

• When the power is turned on, this unit starts operation with the settings stored in preset 1.

• In “Preset 1 to 16”, the items that are preserved even after the power from the camera is turned off are indicated by

a circle (

), and the items that are not preserved are indicated by a cross ().

• When you send the CAM Memory Reset command, or select and press one of POSITION1 to 6 while pressing the

PRESET button using the infrared remote commander, the selected number is set as initial value.

• The preset 1 is the CAM Memory number “0” in the VISCA command. The preset 2 to 16 are the CAM Memory

number “1 to 15” in the VISCA command.

Mode/Position setting Initial settings Preset 1 Preset 2 to 16

Pan/Tilt Position Home position

 

Pan/Tilt Limit Position Maximum range of movement

 

Zoom Position Wide end

 

D-Zoom On/Off

On

 

Focus Position

—

 

Focus Auto/Manual

Auto

 

Near Limit Setting D000h (30 cm)

 

AF Sensitivity

Normal

 

AF Mode

Normal

 

AF Run Time 5 sec

 

AF Interval 5 sec

 

WB Mode

Auto

 

WB Data (Rgain, Bgain)

—

 

One Push WB Data

—

 

AE Mode Full Auto

 

WD Mode

Off

 

Auto Slow Shutter Mode

Off

 

Shutter Position

—

 

Iris Position

—

 

Gain Position

—

 

Bright Position

—

 

Exposure Compensation On/Off

Off

 

Exposure Compensation Amount

±0

 

BackLight On/Off

Off

 

Aperture Level

0Ah

 

High Resolution Mode On/Off

Off

 

Picture Effect

Off

 

ICR On/Off

Off

 

Auto ICR On/Off

Off

 

Auto ICR Threshold Level

0Eh

 

Image Stabilizer On/Off/Hold

Off

 

High Sensitivity Mode On/Off

Off

 

Gamma 0:standard

 

Defog On/Off

Off

 

NR Level

3

 

Gain Limit

—

 

Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress 2h (Middle)

 

Color Gain 4h (100%)

 

Color Hue 7h (0degrees)

 

IR_Receive On/Off

On

○ ×

IR_Receive Return On/Off

Off

○ ×

INFORMATION DISPLAY

On

○ ×

A circle “” in this column signifies that the data is preserved.

A cross “” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.

Notes

• The execution of memory to the preset is limited.

• When turning the power off and on again, if you want to reflect the camera conditions and pan/tilt position that

are set before the power is turned off, store the settings in POSITION1.

• The setting or deleting of memory to/from preset 1 takes approx. 2 seconds longer than other channels.

• In CameraID, the data is stored regardless of the preset.

• When ImageFlip is executed, all presets are reset to the initial value.

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Mode Condition

Basic settings

Mode

Power

Off

1)

Power On

IFC

2)

Initializing

3)

During displaying

the menu

Memory

Command OnePushWB VideoFormatChange Pan-TiltReset

Command

Address Set

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

IF_Clear Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

Yes

7)

CAM_Power On Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes

CAM_Power Off

Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes

IR_Receive On/Off

No No No Yes

4) 6)

No No No Yes

IR_ReceiveReturn On/Off

No No No Yes

6)

No No No Yes

CAM_VersionInq Yes Yes Yes

5)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

CAM_PowerInq Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

InquiryCommand No No No Yes

6)

No No No Yes

1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command.

2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent, until the Reply Packet is returned.

3) The period from the time DC power is turned on or the camera is turned on via a VISCA command, and the camera subsequently finishes the pan/tilt reset operation

and stops at the Home position, until the video signal is output. Or the period from the time the CAM Power ON command is sent, until Completion is returned.

4) The camera does not receive the operation sent from the Infrared Remote Commander.

5) Commands can be executed after the pan/tilt movement has been started. Before that, camera movement may be inconsistent.

6) When the menu display is updating, operation is not possible.

7) Although the command is received, it is not executed.

Output settings

Mode

Command

Power

Off

Power On

IFC Initializing PanTilt PanTilt ABS PanTilt Rel ZoomDirect Focus Direct Recall

During displaying

the menu

OnePush WB

CAM_LowLatency No No No No No No No No No No No

CAM_VideoFormatChange

(Execution of the VISCA command

from user during the VISCA mode)

No No No No No No No No No Yes

1)

No

1) The Video Format state of MENU is not updated. Close MENU once, and then display it again. Other commands are not received during the execution of Format Change and Low Latency.

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Zoom/Focus

Mode

Power Off

1)

Power On

Command

IFC

2)

Initializing

3)

Zoom Direct Focus Direct AF ON

During displaying

the menu

Memory Recall

CAM_Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop [VISCA]

No No No No Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop

[Infrared Remote Commander]

No No No No Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_Zoom Direct

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

D-Zoom Limit

No No No No Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Far/Near/Stop [VISCA]

No No No Yes No No Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Far/Near/Stop

[Infrared Remote Commander]

No No No Yes No No Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Direct

No No No Yes Yes No Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Mode (Auto/Manual)

No No No Yes No Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus One Push Trigger

No No No Yes No No Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Infinity

No No No Yes No Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_Focus Near Limit

No No No Yes No Yes Yes

4)

No

AF Sensitivity Normal/Low

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

AF Mode Norm/Interval/Zoom

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

AF Activation Time/Interval Setting

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command.

2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent, until the Reply Packet is returned.

3) The period from the time DC power is turned on or the camera is turned on via a VISCA command, and the camera subsequently finishes the pan/tilt reset operation and stops at the Home position, until the video signal is

output. Or the period from the time the CAM Power ON command is sent, until Completion is returned.

4) When the menu display is updating, operation is not possible.

White Balance

Mode

Power Off

1)

Power On

Command

IFC

2)

Initializing

3)

White balance mode

During displaying

the menu

Memory Recall

Auto Indoor Outdoor One Push Manual ATW

CAM_WB Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/

OnePhshWB/Manual/ATW

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

4)

No

CAM_WB One Push Trigger

No No No No No No Yes

5)

No No Yes

4)

No

CAM_WB R(B) Gain

Reset/Up/Down/Direct

No No No No No No No Yes No Yes

4)

No

1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command.

2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent, until the Reply Packet is returned.

3) The period from the time DC power is turned on or the camera is turned on via a VISCA command, and the camera subsequently finishes the pan/tilt reset operation and stops at the Home position, until the video signal is

output. Or the period from the time the CAM Power ON command is sent, until Completion is returned.

4) When the menu display is updating, operation is not possible.

5) Commands are ignored during a One Push AWB operation.

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Exposure

Mode

Power Off

1)

Power On

IFC

2)

Initializing

3)

Exposure mode

During displaying

the menu

Memory Recall

Command

Full Auto

WIDE D Off

Full Auto

WIDE D Low/

Mid/High

Bright

Shutter

Pri

Iris Pri Manual

CAM_AE

Full Auto/Manual/Shutter Pri/

Iris Pri/Spot Light

No No No Yes No Yes

4)

Yes Yes Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_AE Bright

No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes

5)

No

CAM_Slow Shutter Limit ON/OFF

No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_Shutter Reset/Up/Down/Direct

No No No No No No Yes No Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_Iris Reset/Up/Down/Direct

No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_Gain Reset/Up/Down/Direct

No No No No No No No No Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_Bright/Up/Down/Direct No No No No No Yes No No No Yes

5)

No

CAM_ExComp On/Off

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_ExComp Reset/Up/Down/

Direct

6)

No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

5)

No

CAM_Backlight On/Off

No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes

5)

No

CAM_WIDE D Off/Low/Mid/High

No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes

5)7)

No

CAM_Defog No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

7)

No

1) DC power is being supplied, but the camera has been turned off by a VISCA command.

2) The period from the time IF Clear is sent, until the Reply Packet is returned.

3) The period from the time DC power is turned on or the camera is turned on via a VISCA command, and the camera subsequently finishes the pan/tilt reset operation and stops at the Home position, until the video signal is

output. Or the period from the time the CAM Power ON command is sent, until Completion is returned.

4) Yes: Only when the camera changes to BRIGHT mode from Full Auto or SHUTTER Pri mode.

5) When the menu display is updating, operation is not possible.

6) No: This is not allowed when EX-COMP is set to OFF.

7) This can be changed only when the exposure control mode is Full Auto.

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