Sony EVI-370 series User manual

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EVI-370 series
Table of Contents
OUTLINE..................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................... 2
BLOCK DIAGRAM .................................................................................................... 3
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................. 5
LIST OF INPUT/OUTPUT PINS ................................................................................ 9
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................... 13
FUNCTION CONTROL .............................................................................................. 21
CONTROL METHODS ............................................................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 25
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................... 26
OTHERS....................................................................................................................... 26
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................... 26

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EVI-370 series
OUTLINE
The EVI-370 series cameras are the ultra-compact CCD camera blocks with 12 times zoom, auto-focus lens. A 1/3 inch 380000
(NTSC)/440000 (PAL) effective pixels Hyper HAD CCD is utilized, which enables a high resolution of 460 lines to be achieved.
The EVI-370D series uses the VISCA™ protocol and RS-232C interface. When using VISCA™, the computer (or other device
issuing the commands) is called the controller and the EVI-370 series (or other device receiving the commands) is referred to as
the peripheral device.
The EVI-370 series uses the DSP which enables the camera functions to be controlled digitally.
The EVI-370 series has a controllable zoom and focus. It is possible to select between automatic-compensation white balance
(ATW), one push white balance and preset white balance. The brightness levels can be adjusted extensively with the EVI-370
series using a combination of the following camera features: an 18 step iris, 28 speeds of electronic shutter, a shutter speed of up
to 1/10,000 second, a combination of gain and iris providing a 24 level brightness control function and an exposure compensation
function. The position preset function allows its camera function to be stored as one of the six presets.
The EVI-370D series is also equipped with an electronic zoom function. The electronic zoom achieves 2 times magnification,
which means up to 24 times zoom can be realized when the full extent of the ×12 optical zoom is used. The zoom settings can be
stored as a position-preset.
The EVI-370DG/371DG detects the external VBS signal automatically, and outputs the video signal which locks the H sync
signal and burst signal.
The EVI-370 series provides both composite and YC video output. The power supply input required is 6 V to 12 V.
In total, the EVI-370 series consists of 6 variants, to cover a wide variety of applications.
* “VISCATM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Image sensor
Pixels/effective pixels
Picture elements
H.resolution (Center)
V.resolution (Center)
Lens
E.zoom
Angle of view (H)
(V)
Lens construction
Shortest subject dist.
Video out
(75Ωterminated)
Sync. system
External sync. (VBS)
Min. illumination
S/N ratio
White balance
Electronic shutter
Flickerless
Operating temp./humi.
Storage temp./humi.
Power requirements
Dimensions (W/H/D)
Weight
Supplied accessory
410K/380K pixels
768 (H) ×494 (V)
More than 460 TV lines
More than 350 TV lines
1/3" Hyper HAD CCD
EVI-370 (NTSC)
EVI-370D (NTSC)
EVI-371 (PAL)
EVI-371D (PAL) EVI-370DG (NTSC) EVI-371DG (PAL)
470K/440K pixels
752 (H) ×582 (V)
More than 450 TV lines
More than 400 TV lines
410K/380K pixels
768 (H) ×494 (V)
More than 460 TV lines
More than 350 TV lines
470K/440K pixels
752 (H) ×582 (V)
More than 450 TV lines
More than 400 TV lines
—
(2 ×12 = ) 24×zoom
Approx. 48.8˚ (Wide end) to 4.3˚ (Tele end)
Approx. 37.6˚ (Wide end) to 3.2˚ (Tele end)
9 elements in 6 groups (Including 2 aspherical lenses)
10 mm (Wide end) : 800 mm (Tele end)
Y : VS 1.0 Vp-p sync negative
C : burst 0.286 Vp-p
VBS : 1.0 Vp-p composite
Y : VS 1.0 Vp-p sync negative
C : burst 0.300 Vp-p
VBS : 1.0 Vp-p composite
Y : VS 1.0 Vp-p sync negative
C : burst 0.286 Vp-p
VBS : 1.0 Vp-p composite
Y : VS 1.0 Vp-p sync negative
C : burst 0.300 Vp-p
VBS : 1.0 Vp-p composite
Internal Internal/External
—Video: 0 to 100 IRE
Sync : 40 IRE ±20% Video: 0 to 700 mV Sync : 300 mV ±20%
7 lx F1.8 (More than 50 IRE)
More than 48 dB
ATW, one push hold, indoor preset, outdoor preset
27 steps
(1/60 sec. up to 1/10000 sec.)
28 steps
(1/50 sec. up to 1/10000 sec.)
27 steps
(1/60 sec. up to 1/10000 sec.)
28 steps
(1/50 sec. up to 1/10000 sec.)
Auto
0 to 50˚C/30 to 85%
–20 to +60˚C/20 to 90%
DC 6 to 12 V (Normal: 2.4 W, lens drive state: 3.2 W at 6 V DC)
DC 6 to 12 V (Normal: 2.6 W, lens drive state: 3.4 W at 6 V DC)
54 ×51 ×100 mm
220 g
225 g
2P, 3P, 4P, 6P, 7P, 10P harness
59 ×51 ×100 mm
230 g
2P, 3P, 4P, 5P, 6P, 7P, 9P, 10P harness
12x zoom, f = 5.4 to 64.8 mm, F = 1.8 to 2.7, wide macro, auto focus
(Inner focus system)
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EVI-370 series
BLOCK DIAGRAM
EVI-370/371/370D/371D Block Diagram
IRIS
METER
ZOOM
LENS
M
HALL
H
ZOOM
LENS
LENS BLOCK
[LD-88 BOARD]
[CD-173 BOARD]
ZOOM
SENSOR
IC702
FOCUS/
ZOOM
DRIVE
IC701
IRIS
DRIVE
BIAS
ZM RST
FC RST
DRIVE
ZM FC
IC704
FOCUS/
ZOOM
PRE DRIVE
IC891
CCD
IMAGER
[VC-192 BOARD]
[MD-71 BOARD] LB-52
BOARD
IC403
S/H
AGC
IC406
A/D
AD 0–9
C OUT CVIDEO
OUTPUT
Y V
(COMPOSITE)
IC405 IC505
DEFECT
COMPEN-
SATION
IC401
IC402
V
DRIVE
V1–V4
IC103
RESET
IC203
SWITCH
VISCA
TM
TXD RXDTXD RXD
IC204
INVERTER
IC105
REG
IC302
DC/DC
CONVERTER
MT5V
UNREG
CAM8.5V
CAM15V
CAM4.9V
D3.5V
KEY
SW
IC102
EEPROM
CN101
(FOR ADJ)
IC106
OSD DA
IC104
ECCP
I/F
IC101
MODE
CONTROL
CLOCK
GEN KEY SW
S201–205
BT401
TG
SG
IC502 IC406
SIGNAL
PROCESSOR
MODE SO MODE SI MODE SCK
MODE SO MODE SI MODE SCK
IC603
ZOOM
CONTROL
EVI-370D/371D ONLY
IC607
CAMERA
CONTROL
OPD
IC404
D/A
IC503
CAM
CORE
OPD 0–9
IC001
VIDEO
DRIVER
IC703
HALL AMP
FOCUS
SENSOR
FOCUS
MOTOR
M
H1, H2
Y OUT V OUT
IC201
IC202
REG +5V
IC200
SERI/
PARA
CHANGE
IF-67 BOARD
D 0–7

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EVI-370DG/371DG Block Diagram
BLOCK DIAGRAM
IRIS
METER
ZOOM
LENS
M
HALL
H
ZOOM
LENS
LENS BLOCK
[LD-88 BOARD]
[CD-173 BOARD]
ZOOM
SENSOR
IC702
FOCUS/
ZOOM
DRIVE
IC701
IRIS
DRIVE
BIAS
ZM RST
FC RST
DRIVE
ZM
FSCO
AHD
VR, LR
INT SC
SC-COM
PDP
EXT SC
HCOM
FC
IC704
FOCUS/
ZOOM
PRE DRIVE
IC891
CCD
IMAGER
[VC-201 BOARD]
[MD-73 BOARD]
[GN-3 BOARD]
LB-52 BOARD
IC403
S/H
AGC
IC406
A/D
AD 0–9
C OUT CVIDEO
OUTPUT
Y V
(COMPOSITE)
IC804
IC805 IC807 IC812
DAC
IC800
BPF +
AMP
IC801
SYNC
SEP.
IC809
SC
SHIFTER
IC806 IC810
H-SHIFTER
IC816 X828
H-VCO
X800
X814
SC-VCO
IC808
IC405 IC505
DEFECT
COMPEN-
SATION
IC401
IC402
V
DRIVE
V1–V4
IC103
RESET
IC203
SWITCH
VISCA
TM
TXD RXDTXD RXD
IC204
INVERTER
IC105
REG
IC302
DC/DC
CONVERTER
MT5V
UNREG
CAM8.5V
CAM15V
CAM4.9V
D3.5V
KEY
SW
IC102
EEPROM
CN101
(FOR ADJ)
IC106
OSD DA
IC104
ECCP
I/F
IC101
MODE
CONTROL
CLOCK
GEN KEY SW
S201–205
BT401
TG
SG
IC502 IC406
SIGNAL
PROCESSOR
MODE SO MODE SI MODE SCK
MODE SO MODE SI MODE SCK
IC603
ZOOM
CONTROL
EVI-370DG/371DG ONLY
IC607
CAMERA
CONTROL
OPD
IC404
D/A
IC503
CAM
CORE
OPD 0–9
IC001
VIDEO
DRIVER
IC802
H, SC
COMP
IC703
HALL AMP
FOCUS
SENSOR
FOCUS
MOTOR
M
H1, H2
Y OUT V OUT
EXTERNAL IN.
IC201
IC202
REG +5V
IC200
SERI/
PARA
CHANGE
D 0–7
IF-67 BOARD

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EVI-370 series
DIMENSIONS
EVI-370/370D/371/371D (1/2)

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EVI-370/370D/371/371D (2/2)
DIMENSIONS

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EVI-370 series
EVI-370DG/371DG (1/2)
DIMENSIONS

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EVI-370 series
EVI-370DG/371DG (2/2)
DIMENSIONS

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EVI-370 series
LIST OF INPUT/OUTPUT PINS
VC-192 Board (EVI-370/371/370D/371D)
VC-201 Board (EVI-370DG/371DG)
CN001: 6P For video output
1. GND Board side : JST S6B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. C OUT Housing : JST ZHR-6
3. GND
4. Y OUT
5. GND
6. VIDEO OUT
CN301: 2P For power input
1. DC IN (6 to 12 V) Board side : JST S2B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. GND Housing : JST ZHR-2
Receptacle : JST SZH-003T-P0.5
* CN502 no use.
MD-71 Board (EVI-370/371/370D/371D)
MD-73 Board (EVI-370DG/371DG)
CN101: 3P For ECCP and remote control
1. ECCP DC/UNREG OUT Board side : JST S3B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. ECCP SIG IN/OUT Housing : JST 03ZR-8M
3. GND
CN107: 4P For zoom encode
1. GND Board side : JST S4B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. D-ZOOM POSI Housing : JST 04ZR-8M
3. ZOOM POSI
4. GND

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CN104: 27P For connecting FK-69 board (Optional board)
JST 27FLZ-RSM1-TB
1. ZOOM (FAST)/FOCUS/AF ON/OFF/
EXP. COMP. UP
2. OUTDOOR LED
3. INDOOR LED
4. ONE PUSH WB LED
5. ATW LED
6. POSITION 5 LED
7. POSITION 4 LED
8. POSITION 3 LED
9. AF ON LED
10. POWER LED
11. POSITION 6 LED
12. POSITION 2 LED
13. POSITION 1 LED
14. BRIGHT LED
15. BACKLIGHT LED
16. AE LED
* CN105 no use.
17. SHUTTER PRIORITY AE LED
18. POSITION RESET LED
19. D 3.5 V
20. ZOOM (SLOW)/WB INDOOR/
WB OUTDOOR/
EXP.COMP. DOWN/POSI 6
21. EXP.COMP. ON/OFF/BRIGHT/
S/B UP/S/B DOWN/
SHUTTER/NORMAL AE
22. DATE/POSI RES/POSI PRES/
WB AUTO/WB ONE PUSH/O.P. WB. TRIG
23. TIME/POSI 1 to 5
24. POSITION SW
25. SHUTTER SW
26. NC
27. GND
LIST OF INPUT/OUTPUT PINS

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EVI-370 series
IF-67 Board
In this board, zoom, focus (key switch) and VISCA™/RS-232C control can be performed simply. For details, call SONY.
CN206: 7P For connecting function control
1. ZOOM WIDE Board side : JST S7B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. ZOOM TELE Housing : JST 07ZR-8M
3. AF ON/OFF
4. FOCUS NEAR
5. FOCUS FAR
6. GND
7. AF LED OUT
* When connecting each pin number 1 to 5 to the GND, each function works.
CN204: 10P For connecting RS-232C control
1. TXD IN Board side : JST S10B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. DTR IN Housing : JST 10ZR-8M
3. DSR IN
4. RXD IN
5. TXD OUT
6. DTR OUT
7. DSR OUT
8. RXD OUT
9. GND
10. AF LED OUT
LIST OF INPUT/OUTPUT PINS

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EVI-370 series
GN-3 Board (EVI-370DG/371DG)
CN800: 5P For external sync
1. VIDEO IN Board side : JST S5B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. GND Housing : JST 05ZR-8M
3. NC
4. NC
5. NC
CN801: 9P For GN-key board
1. MENU ON/OFF Board side : JST S9B-ZR-SM3A-TF
2. CURSOR UP Housing : JST 09ZR-8M
3. CURSOR DOWN
4. CURSOR LEFT
5. CURSOR RIGHT
6. +4.9 V (Approx. 200 mA)
7. GND
8. NC
9. AUTO/INT
* When connecting each pin number 1 to 5 to the GND, each function works.
LIST OF INPUT/OUTPUT PINS

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EVI-370 series
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS
The EVI-370 series has the following functions.
Zoom
A stepper motor is adopted for zoom control.
The zoom range of the EVI-370/371 is 12 times. Zooming between tele (64.8 mm) and wide (5.4 mm) is possible.
By adopting the electronic zoom (2 times), zooming up to 24 times can be achieved for EVI-370D/371D/370DG/371DG.
From the wide end to 12 times, zooming is performed optically. From 12 to 24 times, zooming is performed in such a manner
that the electronic zoom operates up to 2 times with the 12 times optical zoom state maintained.
The default (factory preset) zoom position from power on is at the wide end.
Electronic Zoom (Digital Zoom)
The EVI-370D/371D/370DG/371DG adopts 2 ×digital zoom enabling the image to be enlarged in both the horizontal and
vertical planes. Because the digital zoom enlarges in both directions by a factor of two, the effective pixel area is reduced to
1/4 of the original size thus compromising on resolution but offering tremendously exciting results.
* It is possible to increase the digital zoom up to a maximum of 8 times. Adjustment is made via exclusive programming
communication.
On the memory ×2 electronic zoom output

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Focus
An inner focus system is employed for the EVI-370/371 series. The auto-focus control is based on high frequency
components with high video signal level, that is components with high luminance and strong contrast in the measurement
area.
The focusing distance increases towards the tele end. At the wide end a minimum focus distance of 1 cm can be achieved
whilst at the tele end this increases to 80 cm.
Auto focus is set in the initial state.
NOTE : In the auto-focus mode, focusing will constantly be performed even with a still image. To
preserve the durability of the unit it is recommended to avoid 24-hour continuous use of the
auto-focus mode.
White Balance
Auto white balance (ATW)
For this unit’s ATW, the TTL method is adopted to reproduce the natural colors of the subject as closely as possible by
calculating the color data of the whole screen. To prevent the subject from being all white by operating white balance function
blindly, the operation range of auto white balance function is limited. This function also judges whether indoor or outdoor
from the brightness and changes the withdraw range of auto white balance accordingly.
Preset white balance
The preset white balance can be selected from fixed indoors (3200K) and fixed outdoors (5800K).
One push white balance
The one push white balance is a function which, once the subject is set to certain lighting conditions, will expose the subject
under these conditions by gaining white forcibly. The color is reproduced naturally without being affected by the surrounding
conditions of the subject. When set, the one-push white balance trigger is sent assuming that the white subject occupies more
than 1/2 of the screen. The one-push white balance data is provided when the lithium backup SW is ON even though the power
is off (2 days for fully-charged battery). When the lithium backup SW is off, the data will be lost when the power is turned off.
Therefore, when turning off the power, set the one-push white balance again.
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS

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Automatic Exposure Mode
In automatic exposure mode the following features will be active:—
Auto Iris
AGC (Auto Gain Control)
Shutter 1/60th sec (EVI-370/370DG) 1/50th sec (EVI-371/371DG)
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure Mode
In this mode the shutter speed is selected from the table below. The gain and iris are automatically adjusted accordingly.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1/60 (PAL: 1/50)
1/60
1/75
1/90
1/100
1/125 (PAL: 1/120)
1/150
1/180
1/215
1/250
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1/300
1/350
1/425
1/500
1/600
1/725
1/850
1/1000
1/1250
1/1500
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
1/1750
1/2000
1/2500
1/3000
1/3500
1/4000
1/6000
1/10000
Auto Flickerless Function
This unit is equipped with an auto flickerless function which automatically reduces flicker which occurs when exposed under
fluorescent light with a power frequency of 50 Hz. To completely eliminate flicker, set the shutter to 1/100 seconds.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation function is a brighter/darker adjustment function of the brightness when in auto (auto iris, AGC).
The brightness when exposure compensation is OFF (auto iris, AGC) is a base (step 0) and each 7 steps to brighter and darker
than the base condition (step 0) are adjustable. Iris and gain are in auto mode.
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS

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Controlled by AGC
Dark
Gain more
Gain less
Bright
Controlled by IRIS
IRIS gain curve
Bright limit which controllable for this unit
AGC gain curve
MIN
MAX
AGC
CLOSE
OPEN
IRIS
Bright Control
The bright control function adjusts brightness with both gain and iris. Exposure is controlled by gain when dark and by iris
when bright.
As both gain and iris are fixed, they are used when exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching from the automatic
exposure mode or shutter priority automatic exposure mode to the bright mode, the state before switching is held momentary.
Shutter Priority Bright Control
When switching from the shutter priority automatic exposure mode to the bright mode, the bright mode control can be
performed while maintaining the shutter speed set in the shutter priority automatic exposure mode. When switched to the
shutter priority automatic exposure mode, automatic exposure is started at the maintained shutter speed (both iris and gain are
automatic).
STEP GAIN IRIS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
18 dB
15 dB
12 dB
9 dB
6 dB
3 dB
0 dB
0 dB
F1.8
F1.8
F1.8
F1.8
F1.8
F1.8
F1.8
F2.0
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4
F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
F9.6
F11
F14
F16
F19
F22
F28
CLOSE
STEP GAIN IRIS STEP GAIN IRIS
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS

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EVI-370 series
Iris Priority Mode
In this mode the Iris position is selected from the table below. The gain and shutter speed is automatically adjusted
accordingly.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CLOSE
F28
F22
F19
F16
F14
F11
F9.6
F8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
F6.8
F5.6
F4.8
F4
F3.4
F2.8
F2.4
F2.0
F1.8
Camera Manual Mode
In this mode the gain is manually selectable from the table below. Shutter speed (28 speeds), iris (18 steps), brightness (8
steps) are also manually selectable (see other tables for selection).
Gain steps as follows:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–3 dB
0 dB
+3 dB
+6 dB
+9 dB
+12 dB
+15 dB
+18 dB
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS

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Position Preset
All products within the EVI-370/371 series incorporate 6 presets each of which can be programmed with specific camera
settings. Using this function, zoom position, focus (auto/manual position), white balance, shutter speed, and bright control
(iris/gain) can be stored. In addition the electronic zoom position can be stored on the EVI-370D/371D/370DG/371DG.
Using Position Preset with the FK-69 board (Optional)
Preset method
When the camera has been set to the desired state press the relevant position number whilst pressing the pressing the preset
button to store the setting.
Drive method
When the desired position number button is pressed the previously stored settings will be recalled. If the desired position
number has not been programmed with desired setting the factory preset state will be recalled.
Reset method
To restore the desired position number back to the factory preset state press the relevant position number whilst pressing
the reset button.
Checking method
To check status of the six position presets, press either the reset or preset key. If the associated LED illuminates the
position number has been preset, if not, factory settings are currently stored.
Factory Preset
Normally the six position presets contain factory defaults which are temporarily written over using the preset method
outlined above. However, if the lithium battery is turned off and power is removed from the camera the factory defaults will
be reinstated. The factory defaults can be changed if required using the factory preset function which means that customers
desired settings can be stored without the need for battery backup.
Factory preset needs a control software.
NOTE : Changes to the factory preset will invalidate camera warranty.
OUTLINE OF FUNCTIONS