Sony HD 3CMOS BRC-Z700 User Manual

Command List
Version 1.00
A-CY3-100-11 (1)
HD 3CMOS
Color Video Camera
© 2008 Sony Corporation
BRC-Z700

Sony HD 3CMOS BRC-Z700 Specifications

General

Horizontal Resolution	1000 TV lines
Minimum Illumination	1.5 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, +18 dB)
Shutter Speed	1/4 to 1/10, 000 s
White Balance	Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual
Pan/Tilt Range	Pan: ±170°, Tilt: +90° to -30°
Preset Positions	16
Video Output	HDMI, Composite
Pan/Tilt Speed	Pan: 0.22° to 60°/sec, Tilt: 0.22° to 60°/sec

Summary

VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 Commands

Overview and Address Modes

Explains VISCA protocol, network configuration, and address setting modes.

VISCA Communication Specifications

Packet Structure and Timing

Details VISCA packet structure and command processing timing.

VISCA Command and Response Handling

Command, Inquiry, and Message Types

Defines commands, inquiries, responses (ACK, Completion, Error), and socket usage.

Command Execution Cancellation

Details how to cancel previously sent commands.

VISCA Device Setting and Interface Commands

Network Admin and Interface Control Commands

Covers network address, change, IF_Clear, and version inquiry commands.

VISCA Command/ACK Protocol

Command and Response Protocol Details

Outlines command, reply message formats, and protocols for specific commands.

VISCA Camera-Issued Messages

Message Types and Descriptions

Explains ACK, Completion, Error, and Network Change messages.

BRC-Z700 Commands (Part 1)

Basic Setup and Control Commands

Commands for setup, power, zoom, and focus.

White Balance and AF Assist Commands

Commands for white balance, AF assist, and near focus limit.

BRC-Z700 Commands (Part 2)

Gain, Color, and AE Control Commands

Commands for gain, color, AE modes, speed, limits.

Shutter, Iris, and Exposure Compensation Commands

Commands for shutter, iris, and exposure compensation.

BRC-Z700 Commands (Part 3)

Lighting, Detail, and Gamma Commands

Commands for backlight, spotlight, flicker, aperture, color detail, gamma.

Memory, Menu, and Title Commands

Commands for memory, menu, and title management.

BRC-Z700 Commands (Part 4)

Pan/Tilt Drive, Limits, and Video Output Commands

Commands for pan/tilt, limits, ramp curves, video output, and sync.

Image Flip, Pan/Tilt Reversal, and Status Commands

Commands for image flip, pan/tilt reversal, tally, speed, display, zoom, color bar.

SD Video Output Picture Size Commands

Commands for setting SD video output picture size.

BRC-Z700 Commands (Part 5)

SD Video Output Setup and Module-Specific Commands

Commands for SD video setup, SD/SDI size, and HFBK module functions.

BRC-Z700 Inquiry Command List (Part 1)

Basic Status Inquiries

Inquiries for power, zoom, focus mode, limit, position, and WB mode.

Gain, Color, AE, and Iris Limit Inquiries

Inquiries for gain, color matrix, WB shift, enhancement, AE, AGC, and iris limit.

Shutter, Iris, and Gain Position Inquiries

Inquiries for shutter, iris, and gain position.

BRC-Z700 Inquiry Command List (Part 2)

Exposure, Lighting, and Gamma Inquiries

Inquiries for exposure compensation, lighting, gamma, flicker, steady shot.

Sync, Memory, Menu, ID, Version, and Title Inquiries

Inquiries for sync, memory, menu, ID, version, and title modes.

D-SUB 15Pin, Data Mix, Pan/Tilt Reverse, and Status Inquiries

Inquiries for D-SUB 15Pin, data mix, pan/tilt reversal, and status.

BRC-Z700 Inquiry Command List (Part 3)

Pan/Tilt Speed, Position, Tally, and Memory Inquiries

Inquiries for pan/tilt speed, position, tally, memory speed, ramp curve, d-zoom.

Card Status, Sync Mode, Picture Size, and Module Inquiries

Inquiries for card status, sync mode, picture size, and HFBK-XG1 module.

BRC-Z700 Inquiry Command List (Part 4)

HFBK Module Specific Inquiries

Inquiry commands specific to HFBK-SD1, HFBK-HD1, and HFBK-TS1 modules.

BRC-Z700 Block Inquiry Command List

Lens Control System Inquiry Commands

Details block inquiry commands for lens control system parameters.

Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (Part 1)

Address, Gain, Lighting, Exposure, and Detail Inquiries

Inquiries for address, gain, lighting, exposure, and color detail.

Position and Mode Inquiries

Inquiry commands for manual gain, exposure, and position settings.

Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (Part 2)

Steady Shot, Gamma, Enhancement, Color Matrix, AE, AGC Inquiries

Inquiries for steady shot, gamma, enhancement, color matrix, AE speed, AGC limit.

Other Enlargement Inquiry Commands (Part 1)

Enhancement, Color Detail Phase, Gain Position, and Lens Fan RPM Inquiries

Inquiries for enhancement, color detail phase, gain position, and lens fan RPM.

Other Enlargement Inquiry Commands (Part 2)

Prism Temperature, Iris Limit, Shutter, and Iris Position Inquiries

Inquiries for prism temperature, iris limit, shutter, and iris position.

VISCA Command Setting Values

Iris, Gain, and Iris Limit Setting Values

Lists parameter values for Iris, Gain, and Iris Limit controls.

Reference Data: Shutter, Exposure, Zoom, and Gain

Shutter Speed, Exposure Compensation, Zoom, and Gain Limit Data

Tables for shutter speed, exposure compensation, zoom ratio/position, and gain limit.

Reference Data: Focus and Pan/Tilt Position

Focus Ratio to Distance and Pan/Tilt Position Data

Shows focus ratio to distance mapping and pan/tilt angle/position data.

Pan/Tilt Status Code List

Pan/Tilt Status Code Descriptions

Lists and explains status codes for pan and tilt operations.

Memory Function Inquiry Commands

Memory Number and Associated Command Data

Details memory numbers and their associated commands.

Revision History

Document Version 1.00

Indicates the initial release version of the document.