Sony VISCA

This module uses the Sony VISCA protocol to control PTZ cameras.

Please Note: Not all Sony PTZ cameras support all VISCA commands. Please check the official "Technical Manual" of your exact model to see what commands it supports, in case one of the commands in this module is not working for you.

Configuration

• Type in the IP address of the device.
• Type in the port of the device (default is 52381)
• You can also specify the Camera ID
  (In most cases id 1 is the best choice)

Enabling VISCA over IP on your camera

Several Sony PTZ camera models do not enable VISCA over IP by default. On some models you can enable it using the on screen menu.

Most models have dip switches on the back of the cameras with descriptions of their functions on the bottom of the camera. In many cases, such as the "IMLE-FR7" setting switch three to the on position and re-powering the camera enables VISCA over IP.

Please refer to the manual for your camera for specific instructions.

Actions Implemented

Pan/Tilt Actions

• Pan Left
• Pan Right
• Tilt Up
• Tilt Down
• Up Left
• Up Right
• Down Left
• Down Right
• Pan/Tilt Stop
• Pan/Tilt Home
• Pan/Tilt Slow Mode
• Pan Speed (up/down/default)
• Tilt Speed (up/down/default)
• Pan/Tilt Speed (up/down/default)
• Set Pan and/or Tilt Speed
• Set Pan and Tilt Speed

Lens Actions

• Zoom In - standard speed
• Zoom Out - standard speed
• Zoom In - variable speed
• Zoom Out - variable speed
• Zoom Stop
• Zoom Mode (digital/optical/clear image)
• Zoom Speed (up/down/default)
• Focus Speed (up/down/default)
• Focus Mode (auto/manual)
• Focus Near - standard speed
• Focus Far - standard speed
• Focus Near - variable speed
• Focus Far - variable speed
• Focus Stop
• One Push Auto Focus

Exposure Actions

• Exposure Mode (auto/manual/shutter/iris/gain priority)
• Iris Adjust (up/down)
• Set Iris
• Gain Adjust (up/down)
• Set Gain
• Shutter Adjust (up/down)
• Set Shutter
• Brightness Adjust (up/down)
• Set Brightness
• Exposure Compensation (on/off)
• Exposure Compensation (up/down/reset)
• Exposure Compensation Set Value
• Aperture Compensation (up/down/reset)
• Wide Dynamic Range (off/low/mid/high)
• Noise Reduction Level (off-strong)
• Backlight Compensation (on/off)
• Spotlight Compensation (on/off)

Color Actions

• White Balance Mode (auto/indoor/outdoor/one push/ATW/manual)
• One push WB trigger
• White Balance Adjust (red/blue - up/down)
• White Balance - Set custom values
• White Balance - Offset Adjust (up/down/reset)

Camera Preset Actions

• Save Preset
• Recall Preset
• Preset Drive Speed (individual)
• Set Preset Selector
• Modify Preset Selector

Miscellaneous Actions

• Camera Power (on/off)
• Tally (on/off)
• Menu (on/off/enter)
• Video Latency (normal/low)
• Button Feedback (highlight/clear)
• Recording Button (press/release)
• Override VISCA ID (serial only)
• Custom Command - If you use a custom command that may be a useful action for others please let us know at Issues - Custom Commands #35

Presets Implemented

Pan/Tilt Presets

• Up
• Down
• Left
• Right
• Up Left
• Up Right
• Down Left
• Down Right
• Home
• Pan/Tilt Speed Up
• Pan/Tilt Speed Down
• Pan/Tilt Speed Default
• Pan/Tilt Slow Mode (normal/slow)

Lens Presets

• Zoom In (variable speed)
• Zoom Out (variable speed)
• Zoom Mode
• Focus Far (variable speed)
• Focus Near (variable speed)
• Focus Mode - Auto/Manual
• One Push Auto Focus
• Zoom Speed Faster
• Zoom Speed Slower
• Zoom Speed Default (1)
• Focus Speed Faster
• Focus Speed Slower
• Focus Speed Default (1)

Exposure Presets

• Auto/Manual Exposure Toggle
• Iris Up
• Iris Down
• Gain Up
• Gain Down
• Shutter Up
• Shutter Down
• Brightness Up
• Brightness Down
• Exposure Compensation On/Off
• Exposure Compensation Up
• Exposure Compensation Down
• Exposure Compensation Reset
• Backlight Compensation On/Off
• Spotlight Compensation On/Off

Color Presets

• White Balance Mode - Auto1
• White Balance Mode - Auto2 (ATW)
• White Balance Mode - Indoor
• White Balance Mode - Outdoor
• White Balance Mode - Manual
• White Balance Mode - Custom
• White Balance Mode - One push WB
• One push WB trigger (must be in One push WB mode)
• White Balance - Red Gain Up (must be in WB Manual)
• White Balance - Red Gain Down (must be in WB Manual)
• White Balance - Blue Gain Up (must be in WB Manual)
• White Balance - Blue Gain Down (must be in WB Manual)
• White Balance - Offset Reset
• White Balance - Offset Up (more red)
• White Balance - Offset Down (more blue)

System Presets

• Camera Power On
• Camera Power Off
• Menu/Back Button
• Menu Enter Button
• Recording Button (press/release)

Camera Presets

• Presets 1-64 are available
• Tap to recall or hold for 2 seconds to save. When a camera preset button is held for 2 seconds, all camera preset buttons will highlight yellow indicating the preset is saved and you can let go.*
• Presets using presetSelector variable
• Preset Selector Set, Increment and Decrement

Rotation Enabled Presets

• Iris - tap to open iris
• Gain - tap to set to 0dB
• Shutter - tap for default (1/60 or 1/50)
• Brightness - tap for default (1/60 or 1/50)
• Exposure Compensation - tap to reset
• Red Gain - tap for default (192)
• Blue Gain - tap for default (192)
• White Balance Offset - tap to reset
• Pan/Tilt Speed - tap for default
• Zoom Speed - tap for standard (1)
• Focus Speed - tap for standard (1)

Rotation enabled presets are intended for devices like the Stream Deck+ and the Loupe Deck Live that have knobs. Rotate Left decreases the value, Rotate Right increases, and Tapping the knob defaults the setting.

Variables Implemented

Id	Name
ptSlowMode	Pan/Tilt Slow mode (slow/normal)
panSpeed	Pan Speed
tiltSpeed	Tilt Speed
zoomSpeed	Zoom Speed
focusSpeed	Focus Speed
zoomMode	Zoom Mode (optical/digital/clr img)
focusMode	Focus Mode (auto/manual)
expMode	Exposure Mode
expCompOnOff	Exposure Compensation (on/off)
backlightComp	Backlight Compensation (on/off)
spotlightComp	Spotlight Compensation (on/off)
presetSelector	Preset Selection Variable
viscaId	Specific ViscaID to interact with (serial only)
lastCmdSent	Last Command Sent (hex values)