Sony EVI-D70 User manual

2003 Sony Corporation
Color Video Camera
EVI-D70/D70P
A-BS4-100-11 (1)
Technical Manual

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Table of Contents
Features ..................................................................... 3
Connection................................................................. 4
Locations of Controls ............................................... 5
Basic Functions......................................................... 7
Initial Settings, Position Preset ................................. 25
Mode Condition ........................................................ 27
Command List ......................................................... 31
VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 Commands ...................... 31
EVI-D70/P Commands ............................................. 39
D30/D31 Mode .......................................................... 52
Overview .................................................................. 52
Switching the Mode .................................................. 52
Accepting or Sending Back Commands ................... 53
Translating Parameters ............................................ 54
Specifications .......................................................... 59
Precautions .............................................................. 61

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Overview
Features
•An EXview HAD CCD provides 380,000 (EVI-D70)/
410,000 (EVI-D70P) effective picture elements
(pixels) enabling high-resolution imaging with this
camera.
• The use of VISCA commands allows you to control
the camera from a computer.
•High-speed, wide angle PAN and TILT functions and
Image Flip (turning the displayed image upside
down) allow the unit to be mounted on the ceiling,
broadening the range of uses for this versatile camera.
•With the addition of external RS-232C
communication, RS-422 and VISCA commands
provide the ability to remotely control this camera
from greater distances.
•The lens offers an18x optical zoom feature.
•Use of a newly developed digital signal processor
(DSP) improves the image quality of the digital zoom
feature.
•An IR (infrared) cut filter can be physically removed.
In addition, it can be switched on and off
automatically, providing the optimum image quality
for your subjects, whether they require high
resolution or are poorly lit.
•Up to six combinations of camera position and
settings can be retained in memory and called up
when needed.
•Amulti-function Remote Commander is also
provided.

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Connection
Connection
1) When the camera is connected to a computer with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232C), you can operate
the camera with the computer. To obtain a cable, consult the dealer where you bought your camera.
2) For more detail on the VISCA RS-422 connection, see page 36.
Video cable
(not supplied) to Video
input
to VIDEO S-Video cable
(not supplied)
to S VIDEO
to
S-Video
input
VISCA cable
(not supplied) 1)
to RS-232C
AC power adaptor
MPA-AC1 (supplied)
to DC IN 12V
to AC outlet
Power cord (supplied)
to VISCA RS-232C IN
to VISCA
RS-232C OUT
To VISCA IN of
other EVI-D70/
D70Ps (when
connecting to more
than one camera)
Computer, TV or
VCR with a video
input jack
to VISCA RS-422 2)
Notes
•You cannot connect your Color Video Camera to a
computer that is not equipped with either video input or an
S-Video input connector. You might not be able to use
your existing computer with your Color Video Camera
unless you provide the computer with a video capture
board and/or software. Consult your computer dealer or
manufacturer for details.
•Use only the AC power adaptor (MPAAC1) supplied with
the unit. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
• Do not make VISCA RS-232C and RS-422 connections at
the same time, as this may cause malfunctions.

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Locations of Controls
Locations of Controls
Main Unit
1
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Front
Rear Bottom
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1Lens
A wide conversion lens can be attached.
2Sensor for the Remote Commander
3POWER lamp
4STANDBY lamp
5Sensor for the Remote Commander
6IMAGE FLIP switch
Flips the image upside down and executes Pan/Tilt
movement according to the camera installation.
Normally set this to OFF when you use the camera.
When the camera is attached to the ceiling, set this to
ON.
To change the mode, move the switch while the power
(Continued)
is off (including standby mode). Then turn on the
power using DC power, VISCA command, or the
Remote Commander.
After the mode has been changed, the pre-set setting
saved by the Position Preset is returned to the initial
setting.
It takes about 7 seconds for the image to be displayed
after Pan/Tilt initialization motion has stopped.
Do not turn off DC power until the image has been
displayed.
When the power is on, you cannot flip the image using
this switch.