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Table of Contents Features 3 Connection 4 Locations of Controls 5 Basic Functions 7 Overview of Functions 7 Initial Values and Backup 11 Memory (Position preset) Function 12 Mode Condition 13 Command List 18 VISCA/RS-232C Commands 18 EVI-D100/P Commands 25 D30/D31 Mode 40 Overview 40 Switching the Mode 40 Accepting or Sending Back Commands 41 Translating Parameters 42 Specifications 46 Precautions 48 2
Table of Contents Features 3 Connection 4 Locations of Controls 5 Basic Functions 7 Overview of Functions 7 Initial Values and Backup 11 Memory (Position preset) Function 12 Mode Condition 13 Command List 18 VISCA/RS-232C Commands 18 EVI-D100/P Commands 25 D30/D31 Mode 40 Overview 40 Switching the Mode 40 Accepting or Sending Back Commands 41 Translating Parameters 42 Specifications 46 Precautions 48 2
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...380,000 effective picture elements for the EVI-D100 and 440,000 for the EVI-D100P, which enables high-resolution shooting. • In addition to high-speed pan/tilt action, improvement of the noise reduction mechanism lets you use the Color Video Camera for a variety of purposes. •...; VISCA lets you operate your Color Video Camera from a computer. • Up to six combinations of the camera's position and status can be memorized. • A multi-function Remote Commander is provided. • Thanks to...
...380,000 effective picture elements for the EVI-D100 and 440,000 for the EVI-D100P, which enables high-resolution shooting. • In addition to high-speed pan/tilt action, improvement of the noise reduction mechanism lets you use the Color Video Camera for a variety of purposes. •...; VISCA lets you operate your Color Video Camera from a computer. • Up to six combinations of the camera's position and status can be memorized. • A multi-function Remote Commander is provided. • Thanks to...
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... type), you bought your camera. 4 Connection Connection Video cable (not supplied) to Video input to VIDEO S-Video cable (1-751-416-11 to S VIDEO not supplied) to S-Video input VISCA cable (not supplied) 1) to RS-232C to VISCA IN to VISCA OUT Computer, TV or VCR with a video input jack To VISCA IN of other EVI-D100/Ps (when connecting to more than one...
... type), you bought your camera. 4 Connection Connection Video cable (not supplied) to Video input to VIDEO S-Video cable (1-751-416-11 to S VIDEO not supplied) to S-Video input VISCA cable (not supplied) 1) to RS-232C to VISCA IN to VISCA OUT Computer, TV or VCR with a video input jack To VISCA IN of other EVI-D100/Ps (when connecting to more than one...
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...60 seconds for the EVI-D100 and 1/50 seconds for normal NON-CONTINUOUS use of the AF. Extended control of focus: • Direct focus position • Minimum focus distance limitation • Manual focus speed selection (8 speeds) • AutoFocus can be set to maximise the high ... Better focus stability. Use this mode when shooting fast moving objects. In low luminance conditions, the AF discontinues operation even when brightness changes, enabling stable images. Digital zoom increases the picture element size and reduces the resolution. Recommended as 'white' • ATW Auto ...
...60 seconds for the EVI-D100 and 1/50 seconds for normal NON-CONTINUOUS use of the AF. Extended control of focus: • Direct focus position • Minimum focus distance limitation • Manual focus speed selection (8 speeds) • AutoFocus can be set to maximise the high ... Better focus stability. Use this mode when shooting fast moving objects. In low luminance conditions, the AF discontinues operation even when brightness changes, enabling stable images. Digital zoom increases the picture element size and reduces the resolution. Recommended as 'white' • ATW Auto ...
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The data is erased when the camera is disconnected from the CCD. The memory is updated at a low rate from the... Auto Iris and Fixed Shutter • Manual Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain • Bright Variable Iris and Gain (Close to the camera. When the slow shutter is set freely by the user to a total of the image, is...EVI-D100) or 1/3 (EVI-D100P) to 18 steps between F1.8 and Close. Altogether 9 modes are set freely by the user to 1/10,000 sec., 20 steps, std. Shutter priority The shutter speed can be set to ON and the camera has been connected to t1/100s for NTSC models...
The data is erased when the camera is disconnected from the CCD. The memory is updated at a low rate from the... Auto Iris and Fixed Shutter • Manual Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain • Bright Variable Iris and Gain (Close to the camera. When the slow shutter is set freely by the user to a total of the image, is...EVI-D100) or 1/3 (EVI-D100P) to 18 steps between F1.8 and Close. Altogether 9 modes are set freely by the user to 1/10,000 sec., 20 steps, std. Shutter priority The shutter speed can be set to ON and the camera has been connected to t1/100s for NTSC models...
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...Values and Backup Initial values of functions of the EVI-D100/P are backed up regardless of the BACKUP switch setting when you turn the power off using a VISCA command or the Remote Commander (standby mode). 2) When the camera is in the D30/D31 mode, the VISCA address is not. An a in the "Initial values.../Tilt Position Pan/Tilt Limit Position Zoom Position Digital Zoom On/Off Focus Mode Auto/Manual AF Sens High/Low Focus Position Near Limit WB Mode R/B Gain AE Mode Slow Shutter Auto/Manual Shutter Position Iris Position Gain Position Bright Position ExpComp On/Off ExpComp Position Back Light ...
...Values and Backup Initial values of functions of the EVI-D100/P are backed up regardless of the BACKUP switch setting when you turn the power off using a VISCA command or the Remote Commander (standby mode). 2) When the camera is in the D30/D31 mode, the VISCA address is not. An a in the "Initial values.../Tilt Position Pan/Tilt Limit Position Zoom Position Digital Zoom On/Off Focus Mode Auto/Manual AF Sens High/Low Focus Position Near Limit WB Mode R/B Gain AE Mode Slow Shutter Auto/Manual Shutter Position Iris Position Gain Position Bright Position ExpComp On/Off ExpComp Position Back Light ...
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... receiving the commands, such as an EVI-D100/P, is fixed at 0. Overview of the controller is called the peripheral device. The address of the peripheral device is a trademark of the network. "VISCA" is set by Sony. Command List Command List VISCA1)/RS-232C Commands Use of RS-232C control software which controls consumer camcorders developed by...
... receiving the commands, such as an EVI-D100/P, is fixed at 0. Overview of the controller is called the peripheral device. The address of the peripheral device is a trademark of the network. "VISCA" is set by Sony. Command List Command List VISCA1)/RS-232C Commands Use of RS-232C control software which controls consumer camcorders developed by...
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... ... VISCA Communication Specifications VISCA packet structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet (Fig. 2). Some of the packet is called the header and comprises the sender's and receiver's addresses. FF QQ1) = Command/Inquiry, RR2) = category code 1) QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry) 2) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter) X = 1 to the EVI-D100/P. The...
... ... VISCA Communication Specifications VISCA packet structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet (Fig. 2). Some of the packet is called the header and comprises the sender's and receiver's addresses. FF QQ1) = Command/Inquiry, RR2) = category code 1) QQ = 01 (Command), 09 (Inquiry) 2) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter) X = 1 to the EVI-D100/P. The...
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... socket (to be cancelled) X0 6Y 41 FF Command not executable X = 9 to the EVI-D100/P, it notifies the sender which command has ended. When the EVI-D100/P receives commands, it is normal to F: EVI-D100/P address + 8 Note Y = socket number Y = socket number Y = socket number G Error message When a command or inquiry command could not be executed. Command List Responses for...
... socket (to be cancelled) X0 6Y 41 FF Command not executable X = 9 to the EVI-D100/P, it notifies the sender which command has ended. When the EVI-D100/P receives commands, it is normal to F: EVI-D100/P address + 8 Note Y = socket number Y = socket number Y = socket number G Error message When a command or inquiry command could not be executed. Command List Responses for...
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...: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 0402: EVI-D30/D31 (When the D30/D31 mode is set when this message is removed from the peripheral device to the controller when a device is received. Use when initializing the network, and receiving the following network change message. For VISCA network administration G Address Sets an address of the EVI-D100/P, be re-set to ON) 040D: EVI-D100...
...: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 0402: EVI-D30/D31 (When the D30/D31 mode is set when this message is removed from the peripheral device to the controller when a device is received. Use when initializing the network, and receiving the following network change message. For VISCA network administration G Address Sets an address of the EVI-D100/P, be re-set to ON) 040D: EVI-D100...
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N.C. • EVI-D100/P 1. TXD 4. GND 5. TXD 4. RTS 8. DSR 3. RXD 4. DSR 7. DSR 3. TXD 4. RXD 6. DSR 3. CD 2. RXD 3. DTR 2. FG 2. DTR 2. GND 5. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. RXD 6. IR OUT 8. GND 6. CTS 9. ... Signal (OUTPUT) No Connection IR OUT outputs the signals of the Remote Commander at 0 to 5 V when the IR OUT switch is set to the VISCA IN jack are output through the VISCA OUT jack. • EVI-D100/P 1. GND 5. DTR 2. DTR 5. RI EVI or Macintosh 1. RXD 6. TXD 3. Pin assignment • EVI-D100/P 1. When the switch is set to OFF, signals...
N.C. • EVI-D100/P 1. TXD 4. GND 5. TXD 4. RTS 8. DSR 3. RXD 4. DSR 7. DSR 3. TXD 4. RXD 6. DSR 3. CD 2. RXD 3. DTR 2. FG 2. DTR 2. GND 5. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. RXD 6. IR OUT 8. GND 6. CTS 9. ... Signal (OUTPUT) No Connection IR OUT outputs the signals of the Remote Commander at 0 to 5 V when the IR OUT switch is set to the VISCA IN jack are output through the VISCA OUT jack. • EVI-D100/P 1. GND 5. DTR 2. DTR 5. RI EVI or Macintosh 1. RXD 6. TXD 3. Pin assignment • EVI-D100/P 1. When the switch is set to OFF, signals...
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EVI-D100/P Commands EVI-D100/P Command List (1/4) Command Set AddressSet IF_Clear CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_AutoPowerOff Command ... (Standard) Near (Standard) Far (Variable) Near (Variable) Direct Auto Focus Manual Focus Auto/Manual One Push Trigger Infinity AF Sens High AF Sens Low Near Limit Auto Indoor Outdoor One Push WB ...Manual control mode One push WB trigger Manual control of R Gain pqrs: R Gain 0000 to FFFF (65535min) Initial value: 0000 The power automatically turns off if the camera does not receive any VISCA commands or any signals from the Remote Commander for the duration you set...
EVI-D100/P Commands EVI-D100/P Command List (1/4) Command Set AddressSet IF_Clear CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_AutoPowerOff Command ... (Standard) Near (Standard) Far (Variable) Near (Variable) Direct Auto Focus Manual Focus Auto/Manual One Push Trigger Infinity AF Sens High AF Sens Low Near Limit Auto Indoor Outdoor One Push WB ...Manual control mode One push WB trigger Manual control of R Gain pqrs: R Gain 0000 to FFFF (65535min) Initial value: 0000 The power automatically turns off if the camera does not receive any VISCA commands or any signals from the Remote Commander for the duration you set...
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EVI-D100/P Command List (2/4) Command Set CAM_BGain CAM_AE CAM_SlowShutter CAM_Shutter Command Reset Up Down Direct Full Auto Manual Shutter Priority Iris Priority Gain Priority Bright Shutter Auto Iris Auto Gain Auto Auto Manual Reset Up Down Direct Command Packet 8x 01 04 04 00 FF 8x 01 04 ...Gain priority automatic exposure mode Bright mode (Manual control) Automatic shutter mode Automatic iris mode Automatic gain mode Slow shutter Auto/Manual Shutter setting pqrs: Shutter Position 0000 (NTSC 1/4, PAL 1/3) to 0013 (1/10000 sec.), 20 steps Iris setting pqrs: Iris Position 0000(close) to 0011...
EVI-D100/P Command List (2/4) Command Set CAM_BGain CAM_AE CAM_SlowShutter CAM_Shutter Command Reset Up Down Direct Full Auto Manual Shutter Priority Iris Priority Gain Priority Bright Shutter Auto Iris Auto Gain Auto Auto Manual Reset Up Down Direct Command Packet 8x 01 04 04 00 FF 8x 01 04 ...Gain priority automatic exposure mode Bright mode (Manual control) Automatic shutter mode Automatic iris mode Automatic gain mode Slow shutter Auto/Manual Shutter setting pqrs: Shutter Position 0000 (NTSC 1/4, PAL 1/3) to 0013 (1/10000 sec.), 20 steps Iris setting pqrs: Iris Position 0000(close) to 0011...
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...EVI-D100/P Command List (3/4) Command Set CAM_Aperture CAM_Wide CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect CAM_DigitalEffect CAM_Memory Datascreen IR_Receive IR_ReceiveReturn Command Reset Up Down Direct Off Cinema 16:9 Full On Off On Off Off Pastel NegArt Sepia B&W Solarize Mosaic Slim Stretch Off Still Flash Lumi. Trail EffectLevel Reset Set...Aperture control pqrs: Aperture Gain 0000 to 000f, 16 steps, Initial value: 5 Wide mode setting Mirror image ON/OFF Still image ON/OFF Picture effect setting Digital effect setting pp: Effect Level 00 to 18(Flash,Trail), 00 to 20 (Still, Lumi.) p: ...
...EVI-D100/P Command List (3/4) Command Set CAM_Aperture CAM_Wide CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect CAM_DigitalEffect CAM_Memory Datascreen IR_Receive IR_ReceiveReturn Command Reset Up Down Direct Off Cinema 16:9 Full On Off On Off Off Pastel NegArt Sepia B&W Solarize Mosaic Slim Stretch Off Still Flash Lumi. Trail EffectLevel Reset Set...Aperture control pqrs: Aperture Gain 0000 to 000f, 16 steps, Initial value: 5 Wide mode setting Mirror image ON/OFF Still image ON/OFF Picture effect setting Digital effect setting pp: Effect Level 00 to 18(Flash,Trail), 00 to 20 (Still, Lumi.) p: ...
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... Max Speed wwww = Pan Position zzzz = Tilt Position NTSC PAL gggg = Vender ID (0001:Sony) hhhh = Model ID jjjj = ROM Version kk = Socket Number (=2) Power ON/OFF Zoom tele/wide AF On/Off CAM_Backlight CAM_Memory Pan_tiltDrive 30 EVI-D100/P Inquiry Command List (2/2) InquiryCommand CAM_ExpCompModeInq CAM_ExpCompPosInq CAM_BackLightModeInq CAM_ApertureInq CAM_WideModeInq CommandPacket 8x 09 04 3E FF...
... Max Speed wwww = Pan Position zzzz = Tilt Position NTSC PAL gggg = Vender ID (0001:Sony) hhhh = Model ID jjjj = ROM Version kk = Socket Number (=2) Power ON/OFF Zoom tele/wide AF On/Off CAM_Backlight CAM_Memory Pan_tiltDrive 30 EVI-D100/P Inquiry Command List (2/2) InquiryCommand CAM_ExpCompModeInq CAM_ExpCompPosInq CAM_BackLightModeInq CAM_ApertureInq CAM_WideModeInq CommandPacket 8x 09 04 3E FF...
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... or off or the camera is set the D30/D31 mode to control the EVID100/P using the VISCA commands or the Remote Commander. When you send those commands to an EVI-D100/P whose D30/D31 mode is in definitions of the camera will not change the D30/D31 mode setting, move the D30/D31... that are provided with the EVI-D30/ D31 but not with the EVI-D100/P cannot be executed. Then, turn the D30/D31 mode on by connecting the camera to their initial values. 40 However, some of the VISCA commands for the EVI-D100/P correspond to those for the EVI-D30/ D31. The following parameters...
... or off or the camera is set the D30/D31 mode to control the EVID100/P using the VISCA commands or the Remote Commander. When you send those commands to an EVI-D100/P whose D30/D31 mode is in definitions of the camera will not change the D30/D31 mode setting, move the D30/D31... that are provided with the EVI-D30/ D31 but not with the EVI-D100/P cannot be executed. Then, turn the D30/D31 mode on by connecting the camera to their initial values. 40 However, some of the VISCA commands for the EVI-D100/P correspond to those for the EVI-D30/ D31. The following parameters...
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speed) 00h (Min. Translation when answering inquiry commands Parameters Translation 0000h to 7000h Translates within a rage of 08D0h to 5700h Focus position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D100/P Parameters 1000h (FAR) to 9FFFh (NEAR, 1 cm) 1000h (FAR) to 8400h (NEAR, 10 cm) Translation of commands ...is always set to define the focus position, it sends back the current D30/D31 parameters. However, when you use the CAM_Zoom Tele/Wide command or the Remote Commander, the available zoom range is greater than 02h Accepts as is Zoom position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D100/P Parameters ...
speed) 00h (Min. Translation when answering inquiry commands Parameters Translation 0000h to 7000h Translates within a rage of 08D0h to 5700h Focus position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D100/P Parameters 1000h (FAR) to 9FFFh (NEAR, 1 cm) 1000h (FAR) to 8400h (NEAR, 10 cm) Translation of commands ...is always set to define the focus position, it sends back the current D30/D31 parameters. However, when you use the CAM_Zoom Tele/Wide command or the Remote Commander, the available zoom range is greater than 02h Accepts as is Zoom position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D100/P Parameters ...
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... (1/2500) 0011h (1/3500) 0011h (1/3500) 0012h (1/6000) 0013h (1/10000) Translation when answering inquiry commands The EVI-D100/P translates its parameters to the instant the camera accepts another CAM_Shutter or CAM_AE command, it sends back the current D30/D31 parameters. 43 However, during the period... from the instant the camera accepts the CAM_Shutter Direct command to the D30/ D31's parameters and sends them back. Shutter speed Translation of commands The EVI-D100/P translates the D30/D31's parameters to D100/P parameters in accordance with the table below...
... (1/2500) 0011h (1/3500) 0011h (1/3500) 0012h (1/6000) 0013h (1/10000) Translation when answering inquiry commands The EVI-D100/P translates its parameters to the instant the camera accepts another CAM_Shutter or CAM_AE command, it sends back the current D30/D31 parameters. 43 However, during the period... from the instant the camera accepts the CAM_Shutter Direct command to the D30/ D31's parameters and sends them back. Shutter speed Translation of commands The EVI-D100/P translates the D30/D31's parameters to D100/P parameters in accordance with the table below...
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When the camera accepts commands such as PantiltDrive Home, Reset, or CAM_Memory Recall, the operation speed is equal to ... Parameters 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 15h 16h 17h 18h D100/P 2.0 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.7 6.1 7.4 9.1 11 14 18 22 27 34 42 52 65 81 100 125 155 190 240 300 Speed (deg/....0 CDo3m0m/3a1nMd oLdiset Tilt Parameters 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h D100/P 2.0 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.7 6.1 7.4 9.1 11 14 18 22 27 34 42 52 65 81 100 125 Speed (deg/sec) D30/D31 b 2.5 b 5.0 b 7.5 b 10.0 ...
When the camera accepts commands such as PantiltDrive Home, Reset, or CAM_Memory Recall, the operation speed is equal to ... Parameters 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 15h 16h 17h 18h D100/P 2.0 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.7 6.1 7.4 9.1 11 14 18 22 27 34 42 52 65 81 100 125 155 190 240 300 Speed (deg/....0 CDo3m0m/3a1nMd oLdiset Tilt Parameters 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h D100/P 2.0 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.7 6.1 7.4 9.1 11 14 18 22 27 34 42 52 65 81 100 125 Speed (deg/sec) D30/D31 b 2.5 b 5.0 b 7.5 b 10.0 ...
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...;F) Dimensions Video camera: 113 × 120 × 132 mm (4 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Remote Commander: 56 × 26 × 210 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 8 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass Video camera: 860 g (1 lb 14 oz.) Remote Commander: 109 g (3.8 oz.) Installation angle ±15 degrees to a horizontal surface Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Velcro tape (3 sets) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are...
...;F) Dimensions Video camera: 113 × 120 × 132 mm (4 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Remote Commander: 56 × 26 × 210 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 8 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass Video camera: 860 g (1 lb 14 oz.) Remote Commander: 109 g (3.8 oz.) Installation angle ±15 degrees to a horizontal surface Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Velcro tape (3 sets) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are...