Sony EVI-H100S User manual

2011 Sony Corporation
HD Color Video Camera
EVI-H100S/H100V
A-E4U-100-11(1)
Technical Manual

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Table of Contents
Features............................................................................. 3
Connection........................................................................ 4
Locations of Controls ....................................................... 6
Basic Functions ...............................................................10
Overview of Functions.................................................................. 10
Initial Settings and Position Preset........................................... 16
Mode Condition.............................................................................. 18
Command List.................................................................23
VISCA RS-232C Commands......................................................... 23
EVI-H100S/H100V Commands................................................... 31
D70 Mode........................................................................47
Overview ........................................................................................... 47
Switching the Mode ...................................................................... 47
Accepting or Sending Back Commands................................. 48
Translating Parameters................................................................. 49
Specifications .................................................................51
Precautions .....................................................................54

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Features
The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera (utilising
approximately 2 million valid pixels) allows for high-
definition shooting with superior picture quality.
The camera is equipped with a bright, F1.6 zoom lens
with 20× optical zoom.
By adopting its wide and dynamic range functions,
you can see the optimised shooting image which
incorporates bright and dark subjects at the same
time.
The camera has a variety of HD video format choices
and digital and analogue interface connectors. The
EVI-H100S camera has HD-SDI (High Definition-
Serial Digital Interface) output, suitable for long-
distance transmission. The EVI-H100V camera has a
DVI-I (VIDEO OUT) connector supporting both
digital and analogue output.
The camera can be used for NTSC and PAL output in
letter box size (EVI-H100S).
Adopts the industry standard RS-232C interface of
VISCA camera protocol in external communication.
It is possible to operate from long distances by using
both RS-232C and RS-422.
You can install the camera on ceilings due to the
functions of high-speed and wide range pan/tilt
action and vertical image flip.
You can use the infrared remote commander to set
the camera and also to select panning, tilting and
zooming from the setting menu.
You can store up to 6 kinds of camera direction and
camera status into the camera.

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Connection
EVI-H100S
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 details on how to connect using VISCA RS-422, see page 28.
Video cable
(not supplied)
to VIDEO
to Video
input
Cable with BNC connector
(not supplied)
to HD-SDI to HD-SDI input
connector
VISCA cable (not supplied) 1)
to VISCA IN to RS-232C
to VISCA OUT To VISCA IN of other
EVI-H100S/H100V
(when connecting
to more than one
camera)
to VISCA RS-422 2)
to DC 12V
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Power cord (supplied)
to AC outlet
Computer, video
monitor, HD video
monitor, VCR or HD
CAM VTR with a video
input jack, etc.
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Notes
Use only the AC power adaptor (JEITA type4)
supplied with the unit. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
You have to set the video format of the signal to be
output from the camera. For detailed information on
how to set the video format, see “SYSTEM
SELECT switch” on page 7.
Do not make VISCA RS-232C and RS-422
connections at the same time, as this may cause
malfunctions.
EVI-H100V
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 details on how to connect using VISCA RS-422, see page 28.
DVI to
component
adapter cable
(not supplied)
to component
input
connector
to VIDEO OUT
DVI cable
(not supplied)
to VIDEO OUT to DVI input connector
VISCA cable (not supplied) 1)
to VISCA IN to RS-232C
to VISCA OUT To VISCA IN of other
EVI-H100S/H100V
(when connecting
to more than one
camera)
to VISCA RS-422 2)
to DC 12V
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Power cord (supplied)
to AC outlet
Computer with serial
communication
interface, HD video
monitor with DVI input
interface, etc.