Sony EVI-400, EVI-401, EVI-400DR, EVI-401DR Specifications

EVI-400/401
EVI-400DR/ 401DR

COL OR BLOCK CAMERA

Component/OEM

The EVI-400 and EVI-401 are color block
cameras that combine a 1/3 type CCD with
Super HAD technology (380k/440k pixels)
with a 12x optical zoom.
Equipped with functions not found in previous
models, these cameras also feature a
compact design for easy installation.
Incorporating Super HAD CCD technology,
these cameras achieve high sensitivity
(

minimum object illumination of 1 lx). An
EEPROM chip contains the pre-programmed
factory default camera settings so the camera
setting can be stored without battery backup.
In addition to the standard RS-232C, these
cameras feature a TTL level interface to enable
a non-computer device to control camera
settings. The EVI-400DR and EVI-401DR
provide additional features such as a digital
zoom with a standard 2x zoom (max. 8x)
and a V-Lock function which allows the
camera to be controlled externally, thus
extending the potential range of applications
for these cameras.

1/3 type CCD with Super HAD technology
(380k/440k pixels)
High Sensitivity (1 lx at 50 IRE, High
Gain Mode)
Compact Size (47 mm x 55.4 mm x 82.5 mm

)
12x Optical Zoom
2x (max. 8x) Digital Zoom (EVI-400DR/401DR

)
External Synchronization, V-Lock
(EVI- 400DR /401DR

)
5 Position Presets + Factory Default Preset
(EEPROM)
VISCA

TM

/RS-232C Control

TTL Level Interface

VISCA is an acronym of Video System Control Architecture.
It is a network protocol designed to interface a wide variety of
equipment to computer.

Out line Features

TM

TM

Camera functions can be controlled remotely

Camera Control

VISCA

TM

/ RS-232C or

direct inteface
EVI-400/

401

EVI-400DR/

401DR

Control

circuit board

Display
only

Power ON / OFF
Zoom Standard Tele / Wide
Zoom Fast Tele / Wide
Zoom Position (Preset / Detect)
Digital Zoom ON / OFF
Focus Auto / Manual
Focus Far / Near
Focus Position (Preset / Detect)
AF mode Selection
Interval AF Time
AF Sensitivity Low / Normal
White Balance mode Selection
One Push White Balance (Preset )
White Balance mode (Detect)
ATW Condition Normal / Indoor / Outdoor
AE Sensitivity High / Normal
Spot AE
Bright Control Up / Down
Exposure Compensation Up / Down
Shutter Priority Up / Down
Shutter Priority

(Preset )
Shutter Priority (Detect)
Iris Priority Up / Down
Iris Priority

(Preset )
Iris Priority (Detect)
Manual Shutter Up / Down
Manual Shutter

(Preset )

Manual Shutter

(Detect)
Manual Iris Up / Down
Manual Iris

(Preset )
Manual Iris (Detect)
Manual Gain Up / Down
Manual Gain

(Preset )
Manual Gain (Detect)
Position Preset (Preset / Reset)
Position Preset (Detect)
Date and time (Set / Display)
Character (Set / Display)
Camera ID (Set / Display)
User Support (Preset / Reset)
V-Phase Adjustment

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Direct Interface

Transmission signal levels for VISCA interface can be set to
0 0.3 V (low) and 4.5 5.0 V (high).

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Control Circuit Board

Depending on the type of "add-on" control circuit board,
the functions listed above are controllable. An MD-78
CN104 (27P) connector is used for connection with a 27­pin flat cable. For details of the circuit design and
specifications, refer to the instruction manual.

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Autofocus

Interval AF

The autofocusing mechanism is activated repeatedly at
regular intervals, but the interval (latency) can be set.

Zoom Trigger AF

The autofocusing mechanism is activated when zooming
begins; after a given period of time autofocusing stops.
The duration of autofocusing can be set.

One Push AF

After sending a trigger command through the VISCA inter­face, the autofocus function works only for the time period set.

AF Sensitivity

The autofocus function can be set to a lower sensitivity.
To adjust for changes in the illumination conditions, repeti­tious autofocusing can be controlled.

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AE Gain

A maximum gain value can be selected. High Gain Mode
offers a maximum 10 dB increase in sensitivity. A minimum
object illuminance of 1 lx is achievable in High Gain mode.

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Position Preset

Five preset camera settings can be stored semi­permanently in EEPROM (electrically erasable and
programmable ROM).

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Factory Preset

The factory default settings can be changed by custom
settings without using the position preset function. Custom
settings available include: (1) digital zoom magni­fication; (2) zoom speed; (3) zoom limiter settings (tele­scopic/wide); and (4) close focusing limiter settings.
Details are available upon request.

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User Support (EEPROM set

)

The EEPROM (electrically erasable and programm­able ROM) has address space in which users can
store user defined settings. Date of manufacture, ID,
and other data are also recorded and can be retrieved.

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External Synchronization

(V-Lock Synchronization)

V-Phase can be synchronized externally by inputting a
V-Lock signal via a CN700 connector to the MD-78
circuit board. (EVI-400DR/401DR)

Note:
V-Lock synchronization is a simplified synchronization method,
so unlike VBS Gen-lock, color signals cannot be synchronized.