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Sony LANC Control

LANC Remote Controller

A complete control system that converts commands from an RS-232 source to the Sony LANC protocol for video camera/recorder control from your PC

Based around the ELM Electronics chip, this controller provides a complete, ready to implement system for connecting personal computers via an RS-232 link to the LANC port on your Sony or Canon camera.

 

System Specifications:

 

 * High quality printed circuit board measuring about 2.5” by 2.5”

 * Utilizes the ELM Electronics 624 chip for LANC communication

 * Powered by 9v DC source (battery is default)

 * On-board 9 pin RS-232 connector

 * Designed to work with ALE’s Remote Camera Control software, but can     be used with any PC software that is able to send the proper commands (you can even use a terminal emulation program).

 * Also can be used with our Remote Commander (see right)

 

 

Bare printed circuit board only

Fully functional board with all components and LANC cable.   Assembled and tested and ready to use.  Includes ELM controller chip.

 

A PC application that allows remote control of Sony or Canon LANC-based cameras and recorders

NEW VERSION 2.1!  Adds the ability to take snapshots!

Combined with the ALE LANC controller (or any other controller based on Elm Electronic’s 624 chip), this software gives the user the ability to remotely monitor and control Sony or Canon video cameras equipped with the LANC interface.  The software provides access to the following functions:

             * Zoom In                                                               * Play

             * Zoom Out                                                            * Record

             * Manual / Auto Focus                                            * Rewind

             * Focus In                                                              * Fast Forward

             * Focus Out                                                            * Stop

             * Manual / Auto White Balance                              * Snapshot to tape/disk

             * Manual White Balance Set                                  * Snapshot to Memory Stick

             * Power Up from sleep mode

             * Power camera off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual screen shot

Remote Camera Control software

Requirements:

 

 * PC running Microsoft XP or Microsoft Vista

 * A video camera that is LANC compatible (most Sony and some Canon cameras)

 * ALE’s LANC controller (sold separately) OR any other controller based on Elm Electronics'    

    624 chip

 * A compatible USB to RS-232 convertor if the PC does not have a hardware serial port

 

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Remote CoMMANDER

Specifications:

* 2 inches by 4 inches

* 6v—18v DC

* Standard serial port configured as DTE device

A control system that sends LANC commands to the LANC Remote Controller by pressing pre-programmed buttons

Based on our RS-232 Host SBC, this board issues LANC commands to the LANC Remote Controller when any of the 18 preprogrammed buttons are pressed.  Connects via serial connection.  The LANC values can be set to any value, but come with the following set of defaults:

 

· Zoom out, Zoom in, Focus Auto/Man, Focus In, Focus Out, Photo Capture

· Stop, Rewind, FF, Play, Pause, Power Up