FSDI2-DCK-1X User Instructions
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7.4
Sony VISCA Camera Control
The FSDI2-DCK-1X leverages Sony camera technology. Remote control of the camera video input is
supported by Sony’s VISCA™ protocol. VISCA commands can be sent from a remote PC using the same IP
connection that carries the video. Control actions include zoom, focus, aperture and more.
To complete the following instructions, a Windows 7 PC with Com2TCP
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and your camera controller
software downloaded is required.
7.4.1
Com2TCP Setup
(1)
If you have not already done so, install the Com2TCP application onto your PC. (Windows 7 is
recommended. For Windows 8 or 10, verify you are using v1.4.6.) Com2TCP is an application
supporting remote access and is available online.
(2)
Launch the Com2TCP application.
(3)
Set the
Remote IP
field to the IP address of your FSDI2-DCK-1X. This can be found using ZFinder or
as the URL of the web browser with the user interface open.
(4)
Set the
TCP Port
to
1000
. This value must match the Camera 1 (
VISCA) Control TCP Port
value
listed in the Camera tab of the FSDI2-DCK-1X user interface.
(5)
Assign a
COM Port
that is not currently in use on your system using the dropdown menu.
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Com2TCP is an application available for download online that allows for remote control of any serial device via IP.
Figure 43 Color Controls