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:''See [[National-Christian Defense League]] for the Romanian political party known as LANC''
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'''LANC''' ('''Logic Application Control Bus System''' or '''Local Application Control Bus System'''), also known as '''Control-L''' is a hardware and software communication protocol invented by [[Sony]] that [[synchronize]]s [[camera]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title= Sony Glossary terms |url=http://www.sony.com.au/support/glossary/index.jsp?letter=L&categoryId=21636 |work=[http://www.sony.com sony.com.au] |accessdate=2006-07-24 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060831211023/http://sony.com.au/support/glossary/index.jsp?letter=L&categoryId=21636 |archivedate = 2006-08-31}}</ref>


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The LANC terminal on Sony and other manufacturers' camcorders lets accessories, such as tripods with a control handle, control the camera over a cable connected to the LANC port instead of using buttons on the camera. It is also available on many still cameras, where it is called ACC (the Sony DSC-xxxx series of cameras).
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'''LANC''' or '''Local Application Control Bus System''', also known as '''Control-L''' is a protocol by [[Sony]] used to [[synchronize]] [[camcorder]]s and [[camera]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title= Sony Glossary terms |url=http://www.sony.com.au/support/glossary/index.jsp?letter=L&categoryId=21636 |work=[http://www.sony.com sony.com.au] |accessdate=2006-07-24}}</ref>


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The bi-directional protocol is made up of 8 (8-bit) bytes, usually clocked by the camera at 9600 bit/s. Each frame of bytes occurs in sync with the beginning of each video frame ([[NTSC]] or [[PAL]]). The physical connector is either a 5-pin [[mini-DIN]] connector and jack<ref name = "Sony-LANC" >{{cite web
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'''LANC''' is a terminal on Sony as well as other manufacturers' camcorders which enables other accessories like Tripods with a control handle to control the camera with a wire connected to a '''LANC''' port without dealing with buttons on the camera itself. It is also available on many still cameras, where it is called ACC (the DSC-xxxx series of cameras).

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The protocol is made up of 8 (8-bit) bytes, usually clocked by the camera at 9600 bit/s. Each frame of bytes occurs in sync with the beginning of each video frame ([[NTSC]] or [[PAL]]). The physical connector is either a 5-pin [[mini-DIN]] connector and jack<ref name = "Sony-LANC" > {{cite web
| title = Sony LANC interface pinout
| title = Sony LANC interface pinout
| publisher = PinOuts.Ru
| publisher = PinOuts.Ru
| url = http://pinouts.ru/DigitalCameras/sony_lanc_pinout.shtml
| url = http://pinouts.ru/DigitalCameras/sony_lanc_pinout.shtml
}} </ref> or a 2.5mm 3-conductor phone jack and plug.<ref name = "Sony-2.5" > {{cite web
}}</ref> or a 2.5mm 3-conductor phone jack and plug ([[TRS connector]]).<ref name = "Sony-2.5" >{{cite web
| title = DVin Lite, LANCTerm, RM95 interface cable
| title = DVin Lite, LANCTerm, RM95 interface cable
| publisher = PinOuts.Ru
| publisher = PinOuts.Ru
| url = http://pinouts.ru/DigitalCameras/sony_lanc_cable_pinout.shtml
| url = http://pinouts.ru/DigitalCameras/sony_lanc_cable_pinout.shtml
}} </ref>
}}</ref>


In newer [[Sony]] digital [[Handycam]](R) camcorders with 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jacks, '''LANC''' is available, but not directly accessible without making a custom/home-made adapter cable. [[Sony]] RM-AV2 Remote Commander is an example of a '''LANC''' controller which plugs into the Sony 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jack.<ref name = "Sony-RMAV2" > {{cite web
In newer [[Sony]] digital [[Handycam]] camcorders with 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jacks, LANC is available, but not directly accessible without making a home-made adapter cable or a pre-made cable by Sony Part# J-6082-535-A. [[Sony]] RM-AV2 Remote Commander is an example of a LANC controller that plugs into the Sony 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jack.<ref name = "Sony-RMAV2" >{{cite web
| title = RM-AV2 Remote Commander
| title = RM-AV2 Remote Commander
| publisher = [[Sony]]
| publisher = [[Sony]]
| url = http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665304384&tab=Features
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}} </ref>
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Starting with the 2015 model year, Sony has switched to a special 15 pin multiport connector that looks similar to a USB connector. However, it has 15 pins inside the connector, where a USB connection has 5. Currently, only the Sony VPR-RM1 controller works with Sony camcorders from 2015 and newer.

[[Sony]] "Control-S" is a similar interface, but is uni-directional, providing control-only, and not feedback from the controlled device.

[[Panasonic]] Control-M is a similar 5-pin [[mini-DIN]] bi-directional interface and protocol with a different implementation.

==See also==
*[[Joint Level Interface Protocol]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.boehmel.de/lanc.htm English and German LANC technical information]
*[http://www.boehmel.de/lanc.htm English and German LANC technical information]


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Latest revision as of 04:12, 17 February 2024

For other uses, see Lanc (disambiguation).

LANC (Logic Application Control Bus System or Local Application Control Bus System), also known as Control-L is a hardware and software communication protocol invented by Sony that synchronizes cameras.[1]

The LANC terminal on Sony and other manufacturers' camcorders lets accessories, such as tripods with a control handle, control the camera over a cable connected to the LANC port instead of using buttons on the camera. It is also available on many still cameras, where it is called ACC (the Sony DSC-xxxx series of cameras).

The bi-directional protocol is made up of 8 (8-bit) bytes, usually clocked by the camera at 9600 bit/s. Each frame of bytes occurs in sync with the beginning of each video frame (NTSC or PAL). The physical connector is either a 5-pin mini-DIN connector and jack[2] or a 2.5mm 3-conductor phone jack and plug (TRS connector).[3]

In newer Sony digital Handycam camcorders with 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jacks, LANC is available, but not directly accessible without making a home-made adapter cable or a pre-made cable by Sony Part# J-6082-535-A. Sony RM-AV2 Remote Commander is an example of a LANC controller that plugs into the Sony 10-pin multi-A/V remote terminal jack.[4]

Starting with the 2015 model year, Sony has switched to a special 15 pin multiport connector that looks similar to a USB connector. However, it has 15 pins inside the connector, where a USB connection has 5. Currently, only the Sony VPR-RM1 controller works with Sony camcorders from 2015 and newer.

Sony "Control-S" is a similar interface, but is uni-directional, providing control-only, and not feedback from the controlled device.

Panasonic Control-M is a similar 5-pin mini-DIN bi-directional interface and protocol with a different implementation.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony Glossary terms". sony.com.au. Archived from the original on 2006-08-31. Retrieved 2006-07-24. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  2. ^ "Sony LANC interface pinout". PinOuts.Ru.
  3. ^ "DVin Lite, LANCTerm, RM95 interface cable". PinOuts.Ru.
  4. ^ "RM-AV2 Remote Commander". Sony.
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