week 12

Orchestrating Other Devices

 

I did not make any circuit this weeks. I just read this week's lab assginment and tried to follow what they are and what I am able to use for the future project.

Here is the source I found.

RS232

Interface between a terminal (DTE : Data Terminal Equipment) to a modem (DCE : Data Communications Equipment) Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange (for the transfer of serial data) .

http://www.ctips.com/rs232.html

http://www2.rad.com/networks/1995/rs232/rs232.htm

Search results -RS232

more google search

 

LANC

LANC was developed by Sony, but Sony has licensed LANC to other manufactures of 8mm and Hi8 camcorders. LANC support is found on all Sony camcorders and most 8mm or Hi8 camcorders from other manufacturers. Sony also supports LANC on its 8mm, Hi8, DV and top of the line S-VHS VCRs.
LANC connectors are usually 1/8" mini plugs - about the size of a Walkman headphone. Some devices use a circular 5-pin DIN jack.
LANC sockets are normally labeled LANC, Control-L, Remote, or designated with a special LANC symbol that resembles an "L" inscribed in a circle. To determine whether or not your camcorder or VCR is LANC compatible, refer to the lists below, check the camcorder or VCRs users manual, ask your dealer, or contact the manufacturer directly.

http://www.com-n-sense.com/Eng_Article_Lanc.htm
http://www.insflug.org/slink/resources/proto/controll/jukka.php3 -----good
http://www.avitresearch.co.uk/
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1104/features5.html
http://dvin.chez.tiscali.fr/
http://www.dvvideo.com/wwwboard/messages/412.htm
http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=000NnO

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
http://www.addenda.com/tech.htm

from
http://stage.itp.nyu.edu/~ja546/pcomp/lanc.html


LANC CONNECTOR RESEARCH

What?
The Lanc connector appears on Sony DV equipment. It is a means to serially control the DV device. A 2.5 mm lanc connector cable attaches to the DV device. The other end of the cable needs to be the typical serial connection, as we have been using in class. These would be the RS-232 or the RS-422 connectors.
Why?
The Lanc connector can be used in editing and in remote controlling the DV device. A referenced web page on the Lanc described it as being possible to control practically all camera functions via the lanc connector
How?
The baudrate is 9600.
It is a two way open collector serial connection. An open collector is defined as normally set to the high, or 5v. When sending commands, the connection is pulled low, or to 0v. The data stream of information is 8 bytes per frame with a break in between the frames. The serial connection must sync to the device to display the signal. I think this involves adjusting the parameter mask recognized by:
call defineCom3(serInPin, serOutPin, bx1000_1000)


http://home.tiscali.cz:8080/~cz056018/lanc_a.htm
http://www.sportscience.org/Main/camcorders.html#VHSLANCVCR
http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/dmeed/sony_lan.html

sony
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/image/10353/
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/719/

time and date
http://www.videoglasses.com/time&datelanc.html


LIF LANC Interface
http://www.spcomms.com/
http://www.spcomms.com/lanc_interface/
http://www.spcomms.com/lport/vcrcomp.html

http://videoeyes.com/ ---
The FuelPump-LANC Serial Protocol Converter is the low cost universal interface for all Video Editing, Digitizing, Batch Capture, Logging and Media Production applications involving RS232 or RS422 to LanC enabled VTRs and Camcorders. Translates industry standard RS-422 protocol to provide operation of any LanC VTR or Camcorder from professional Linear, Non-Linear, or Computer edit control systems. Perfect for integrating new Sony DV equipment into your Video Toaster suite!
Features:
, Optimizations for Toaster/Flyer and Toaster NT.
, Three modes: RS232-LanC, RS422-LanC, or RS232-RS422.
, Continuous, frame accurate, SMPTE Time Code audio output.
, Frame re-generation for accurate consumer camcorder control.
, Smoothest variable speed and frame index controls anywhere.
, Options Port for extended control interfaces, field upgradable.
, Powered from LanC VTR / Camcorder or hi-efficiency supply.
, Sports a 42 mips processor to handle demanding applications.
, Support at Geodsic Designs, 770-277-9601
, Additional support at Image Architects, 404-315-0406
http://www.sps.volyne.cz/set1394/anin/adapter.html


SCHEMATICS

http://www.audiomidi.com/common/cfm/product.cfm?Product_ID=832

http://lea.hamradio.si/~s51kq/DV-IN.HTM

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/support/studio/400/camcorders.html

http://www.signvideo.com/lanc_cables.htm
http://www.dreamvideo.it/elettronica/protocollo_lanc.htm
http://www.ornithorynque.com/_pdf/LANC.pdf
http://www.ue-consult.de/ue_minil.htm

Date: Mon, 10 Oct 1994 14:05:18 +0100
Reply-To: J M V Rayner <J.M.V.Rayner@BRISTOL.AC.UK>
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From: J M V Rayner <J.M.V.Rayner@BRISTOL.AC.UK>
Subject: Ctrl-L or LANC on VCRs

Does anyone have experience of controlling Sony domestic VCRs through
the LANC (Ctrl-L/S) port, as the basis of a simple video-based motion analysis
system? Or does anyone have a copy of the Ctrl-L specification they could
lend? Or are there any commercial boxes which will convert AIO or DIO
lines from a PC into LANC?

The plan is to use digital IO from a PC to control frame-stepping and to
read the RCTC signals. Any suggestions will be very welcome.

Jeremy Rayner


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School of Biological Sciences
University of Bristol
Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1UG UK

tel. +44 117 928 8111, fax +44 117 925 7374

e-mail J.M.V.Rayner@bristol.ac.uk

http://www.ronjenje.hr-free.com/elektronika.htm
http://www.coastweb.de/dv/
http://this.is/tpg/products/unwinder/tech/control_l/

Controlling a LANC device from a PIC chip
http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/dmeed/pic_lanc.html

http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/dmeed/sony_lan.html

 

 

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