Sony D80P User Manual
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• When you connect a computer to the
camera using the VISCA cable (RS-232C
cross cable), you can control the camera
from a computer.
cross cable), you can control the camera
from a computer.
• In the case of VISCA RS-232C
connection, make sure that the BOTTOM
switch is set to RS-232C (page 37).
switch is set to RS-232C (page 37).
• It is not possible to connect both VISCA
RS-232C and VISCA RS-422
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
• Do not mix VISCA RS-232C (cross) and
VISCA RS-422 cables. Using these cables
at the same time may result in
malfunction.
at the same time may result in
malfunction.
To obtain a cable, consult your Sony dealer.
For detailed information on how to connect
the camera and the VISCA command list,
refer to the Technical Manual of the camera.
For details on obtaining a Technical
Manual, consult your Sony dealer.
For detailed information on how to connect
the camera and the VISCA command list,
refer to the Technical Manual of the camera.
For details on obtaining a Technical
Manual, consult your Sony dealer.
• Make up the cable using the supplied
VISCA RS-422 connector plug. See
“Using the VISCA RS-422 connector pin
assignments” (page 50).
“Using the VISCA RS-422 connector pin
assignments” (page 50).
• In the case of VISCA RS-232C
connection, make sure that the BOTTOM
switch is set to RS-232C (page 37).
switch is set to RS-232C (page 37).
• It is not possible to connect both VISCA
RS-232C and VISCA RS-422
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
Connecting a Computer
Notes
to RS-232C input
DC 12 V
VISCA IN
VISCA cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Computer
RS-232C Connections
Notes
to RS-232C input
DC 12 V
VISCA OUT
RS-422 to RS-232C
converter (not
supplied)
converter (not
supplied)
Computer
RS-422 Connections
VISCA RS-422
cable
cable
VISCA RS-422
connector plug
(supplied)
connector plug
(supplied)