Basic Functions Basic Functions Overview of Functions Focus Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Commands. Zoom • Auto Focus Mode The SRG camera employs a 30× optical zoom lens The Auto Focus (AF) function automatically adjusts combined with a digital zoom function;...
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Basic Functions • Manual Focus Mode Automatic Exposure Mode Manual Focus has both a Standard Mode and a A variety of AE functions are available for optimal Variable Mode. Standard Mode focuses at a fixed rate output of subjects in lighting conditions that range of speed.
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Basic Functions Parameter 59.94/29.97 50/25 mode Gain mode IRIS 1/10000 1/10000 OPEN 1/6000 1/6000 IRIS curve 1/4000 1/3500 1/3000 1/2500 1/2000 1/1750 Gain curve 1/1500 1/1250 1/1000 1/1000 1/725 1/600 CLOSE 1/500 1/425 1/350 1/300 Dark Bright 1/250 1/215 Controlled Controlled by IRIS 1/180 1/150...
Basic Functions Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WD) Exposure Compensation The Wide Dynamic Range mode is a function for Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the dividing an image into several blocks and correcting internal reference brightness level used in the AE blocked-up shadows and blown-out highlights in mode, by steps of 1.5 dB.
Basic Functions High Sensitivity Mode Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress Mode In this mode, higher sensitivity gain is applied as You can configure a chroma suppress mode for low- standard gain increases, reaching a gain level at MAX illumination conditions. This can be useful when color gain of up to 4x the standard gain.
Basic Functions Camera ID When Auto Slow Shutter is Off (initial setting) The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this Shutter 1/60 sec will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, IRIS data will be saved. OPEN Picture Effect GAIN IRIS ICR ON SHUTTER It consists of the following functions.
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Basic Functions 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 10. 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.
Basic Functions Initial Settings and Preset • The initial values are the factory settings. • When you send the CAM Memory Reset command, 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”...
The device address is assigned to each device on the network. The address of the controller is fixed at 0............................................... VISCA is a protocol developed by Sony for controlling a consumer’s camcorder. “VISCA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Command List VISCA Communication Specifications VISCA packet structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet (Fig. 2). The first byte of the packet is called the header and comprises the sender’s and receiver’s addresses. For example, the header of the packet sent to the SRG assigned address 1 from the controller (address 0) is 81h in hexadecimal.
Command List Timing Chart Responses for commands and inquiries If two or more commands are to be sent successively, Acknowledge message wait for a reply command (an Acknowledge or error A message returned by this unit when it receives a message for a general command, and an inquiry packet command.
Command List VISCA Device Setting Command Socket number This unit has two sets of sockets (buffers) for Before starting control of this unit, be sure to send the commands, so that up to two commands including the Address command and the IF_Clear command using commands currently being executed can be received.
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Y0 50 GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID (0001: Sony) HHHH = Model ID (0516: SRG-300SE/301SE) JJJJ = ROM revision KK = Maximum socket # (02) X = 1 to 7: Address of this unit in the daisy chain (For inquiry packet)
Command List VISCA Camera-Issued Messages Acknowledge/Completion Messages Command Command Message Comments Acknowledge z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (y: Socket No.) Completion z0 5y FF Returned when the command has been executed. (y: Socket No.) z = Address of device that issued the message + 8 Error Messages Command Command Message...
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Command List Block Inquiry Command List Lens Control System Inquiry Commands ....Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Inquiry Packet Comments Comments Comments Byte Byte Byte Destination Address Source Address Focus Near Limit (H) 0 Completion Message (50h) AF Mode (0:Normal, 1:Interval, 2:Zoom Trigger) AF Sensitivity (1:Normal, 0:Low) Focus Near Limit (L)
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Command List Camera Control System Inquiry Commands ....Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Inquiry Packet Comments Comments Comments Byte Byte Byte Destination Address Iris Position Source Address WB Mode 0 Completion Message (50h) Aperture Gain Gain Position Exposure Mode Bright Position R Gain (H)
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Command List Other Inquiry Commands .........Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Inquiry Packet Comments Comments Comments Byte Byte Byte Destination Address Source Address System (1:1/50, 1/25, 0:1/59.94, 1/29.97) 0 Completion Message (50h) Auto ICR (1:On, 0:Off) Camera ID (HH) Power (1:On, 0:Off) 1 Terminator (FFh) Stabilizer (1:On, 0:Off)
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Command List Enlargement Function1 Query Command ....Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF Inquiry Packet Comments Comments Comments Byte Byte Byte Destination Address Source Address AF Interval Time (H) 0 Completion Message (50h) Gamma High Sensitivity mode (1: ON, 0: OFF) AF Interval Time (L) NR Level...
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Command List Exposure control (2/2) Optical Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) IRIS GAIN Zoom Position: 0000 (Wide end) to 4000 (Tele end) Bright F1.6 +43dB F1.6 +39dB F1.6 +36dB Optical Zoom Optical Zoom F1.6 +33dB Ratio Position Data F1.6 +30dB ×1...
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Command List Focus NEAR limit and focus distance Others Focus position: 1000 (Far end) to X000 (Near end) AF Active Time NEAR Limit Focus Distance AF Interval Time 1000 Over Inf R Gain 2000 B Gain 3000 Aperture Level 4000 AE Response 5000 4.2m...
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Command List Pan/Tilt Status Code List – – – – 0 – – – – – – 1 A Pan movement all the way to the left – – – – – – – – 0 – – – – – 1 – A Pan movement all the way to the right –...
Other Using the VISCA RS-422 connector pin assignments The VISCA RS-422 connector pin assignments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VISCA RS-422 Pin No. Function TXD IN+ TXD IN- RXD IN+ RXD IN- TXD OUT+ TXD OUT- RXD OUT+ RXD OUT- Using the VISCA RS-422 connector plug...
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Other Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection Third to Seventh SRG-300SE or SRG-301SE VISCA RS-422 connector RXD OUT – RXD OUT + TXD OUT – TXD OUT + RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN +...