Sony EVI-H100V, EVI-H100S User Manual

A-E4U-100-11(1)

HD Color Video Camera

Technical Manual

EVI-H100S/H100V

 2011 Sony Corporation

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

2

The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera (utilising

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approximately 2 million valid pixels) allows for high­definition shooting with superior picture quality.

The camera is equipped with a bright, F1.6 zoom lens

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with 20× optical zoom.

By adopting its wide and dynamic range functions,

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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 Definition­Serial Digital Interface) output, suitable for long­distance 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.

Features

3

4

EVI-H100S

Connection

to DC 12V

Video cable
(not supplied)

to VIDEO

Cable with BNC connector
(not supplied)

to HD-SDI to HD-SDI input

VISCA cable (not supplied)

to VISCA IN

to VISCA OUT To VISCA IN of other

to VISCA RS-422

2)

connector

to RS-232C

EVI-H100S/H100V
(when connecting
to more than one
camera)

AC power adaptor (supplied)

to Video
input

1)

Computer, video
monitor, HD video
monitor, VCR or HD
CAM VTR with a video
input jack, etc.

to AC outlet

Power cord (supplied)

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.

(Continued)

EVI-H100V

DVI to
component
adapter cable
(not supplied)

to VIDEO OUT

DVI cable
(not supplied)

to VIDEO OUT to DVI input connector

VISCA cable (not supplied)

to VISCA IN

to VISCA OUT To VISCA IN of other

to VISCA RS-422

2)

to component
input
connector

to RS-232C

EVI-H100S/H100V
(when connecting
to more than one
camera)

AC power adaptor (supplied)

1)

Computer with serial
communication
interface, HD video
monitor with DVI input
interface, etc.

to AC outlet

to DC 12V

Power cord (supplied)

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.

Notes

Use only the AC power adaptor (JEITA type4)



supplied with the unit. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.

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 “
SELECT switch” on page 7.

Do not make VISCA RS-232C and RS-422



connections at the same time, as this may cause

Polarity of the plug

malfunctions.

 SYSTEM

5

Main Unit

  



Locations of Controls

Front

Bottom

Rear

EVI-H100S

EVI-H100V

 Lens
 Remote sensors
 POWER lamp

 STANDBY lamp

For detailed information on LED status of the POWER lamp
and STANDBY lamp, see “LED Status” on page 46.

 Remote sensors

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6

Locations of Controls

 IMAGE FLIP switch

Flips the image upside down. Normally set this to OFF when
you use the camera. When the camera is attached to the
ceiling, set this to ON. Before you set the IMAGE FLIP
switch, turn off the unit (or set to standby mode) and then,
turn the power on by connecting the power adaptor, by
VISCA control or the remote commander. When you switch
this, the preset setting is returned to the initial setting.

 IR SELECT switch
 VISCA RS-422 connector
 SYSTEM SELECT switch

This switch allows you to select the video format of the
signal to be output from the VIDEO OUT connectors.

Notes

Be sure to set this switch before you turn on the power of the



camera. You can also set this switch in the standby mode of
the camera. After completing the setting, turn on the power
of the camera by connecting it to an AC outlet using the
supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord, by using
the VISCA command or remote commander.
Be sure to use a Phillips-head screwdriver when changing



the switch position. If you use a tool other than the
designated screwdriver, the crossed groove may be damaged.
This camera does not include a function that automatically



selects video output signals based on the DVI monitor’s
resolution. Be sure to configure settings based on the
monitor manually. (EVI-H100V)
HDTV video signal outputs display without distortion on



monitors with 16:9 aspect ratios.

Switch
position

Video format

1080i/

0

59.94 (29.97PsF)

1 1080p/29.97 Yes Yes

2 720p/59.94 Yes Yes

3 720p/29.97 Yes Yes

4 NTSC (LB) Yes (SD OUT) No

5 No output — — —

6 No output — — —

7 VISCA Control Yes Yes —

8 1080i/50 (25PsF) Yes Yes

9 720p/50 Yes Yes

A 720p/25 Yes Yes

B 1080i/50 Yes Yes

C PAL (LB) Yes (SD OUT) No

D No output — — —

E No output — — —

F No output — — —

EVI-H100S

support

Yes Yes

EVI-H100V

support

59.94 Hz
system

50 Hz

system

Yes: Outputs the image signal.
No: Does not output the image signal
LB: Abbreviation of LETTER BOX. A 4:3 aspect ratio
video signal converted from 16:9 is output with a blank
area (no signal, black) top and bottom to display the
image on a 4:3 aspect ratio monitor without distortion.

Notes

If the switch position is set to “no output,” the



POWER lamp and STANDBY lamp will both remain
lit. In such cases, control via the remote commander
and VISCA commands is disabled.

The VISCA CONTROL switch position allows you to



configure the video format via external
communication. Note that your configured video
format will be activated only after restarting the
camera. For details on the video output format
settings command, see page 33.

Set this arrow to the
desired video format.

 SD OUT VIDEO connector
 HD OUT HD-SDI connector (EVI-H100S), VIDEO OUT

connector (EVI-H100V)

PLUG & PLAY

TMDS

ANALOG

7

Locations of Controls

12345

Pin No. Function

1 Data_2-

2 Data_2+

3 Shield (2, 4)

4 No connection

5 No connection

6 No connection

7 No connection

8 Analog Vertical Sync

9 Data_1-

10 Data_1+

11 Shield (1, 3)

12 No connection

13 No connection

14 Power_+5 V

15

16 Hot Plug

17 Data_0-

18 Data_0+

19 Shield (0, 5)

20 No connection

21 No connection

22 Shield Clock

23 Clock+

24 Clock-

C1 Analog Pr

C2 Analog Y

C3 Analog Pb

C4 Analog Horizontal Sync

C5 Analog GND

GND

 RS-232C/RS-422 select switch

Set to ON to operate colour video camera using the
VISCA command via the RS-422 interface. To change
the mode, turn off the camera (not including standby
mode) first, set the switch and then turn on the camera
again. The mode cannot be switched while the camera is
turned on.

 Baud rate select switch

Set to ON for 38,400 bps or OFF for 9,600 bps. To
change the mode, turn off the camera (not including
standby mode) first, set the switch and then turn on the
camera again. Mode switching is not possible while the
camera is turned on.

 Switch 5 (Not used)

Be sure to set this switch to OFF.

 Tripod screw hole
 Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

Remote Commander

 VISCA IN connector
 VISCA OUT connector
 DC 12V connector
 BOTTOM switches

 D70 mode switch

Set to ON to use the VISCA command for EVI-D70/
D70P.

 IR OUT switch

Set to ON to enable output of the receiver signals, which
are transmitted from the infrared remote commander
via the VISCA IN connector (page 27), or set it to OFF
to disable the output.

 CAMERA SELECT buttons

Press the button corresponding to the camera you want to
operate with the Remote Commander.
The camera number can be set using the IR SELECT switch
on the rear of the camera.

Note

If two or more cameras are adjacent and have the same
camera number, they are operated simultaneously with the
same Remote Commander. When you install the cameras
close to each other, set different camera numbers.
For the camera number setting, see “Operating Multiple
Cameras with the Remote Commander” described in the
Operating Instructions supplied with the camera.

8

 FOCUS buttons

Used for focus adjustment.
Press the AUTO button to adjust the focus automatically. To
adjust the focus manually, press the MANUAL button, and
adjust it with the FAR and NEAR buttons.

 DATA SCREEN button

Press this button to display the main menu. Press it again to
turn off the menu. If you press the button when a lower-level
menu is selected, the display goes back to a higher-level
menu.

Note

Pan/tilt operations are disabled when the menu is displayed.

 PAN-TILT buttons

Press the arrow buttons to perform panning and tilting.
Press the HOME button to face the camera back to the front.
When the menu is displayed, use
items and
setting menu is displayed, by pressing the HOME button
when the main menu is displayed.
The Pan/tilt speed will slow down when the camera is
zoomed, in order to allow precise positioning.

 or  to change the set values. The selected

 or  to select the menu

Locations of Controls

 L/R DIRECTION SET button

Hold down this button and press the REV button to change
the direction of the camera movement opposite to that
indicated by the arrow of the
To reset the direction of the camera movement, press the
STD button while holding down this button.

 POWER switch

Press this button to turn on/off the camera when the camera
is connected to an AC outlet.

 BACK LIGHT button

Press this button to enable the backlight compensation.
Press it again to disable the backlight compensation.

 POSITION buttons

Hold down the PRESET button and press button 1 to 6 to
store the current camera direction, zooming, focus
adjustment and backlight compensation in the memory of
the pressed number button.
To erase the memory contents, hold down the RESET
button and press button 1 to 6.

Note

These buttons do not function when the menu is displayed.

 PAN-TILT RESET button

Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position.

/ buttons.

 ZOOM buttons

Use the SLOW button to zoom slowly, and the FAST button
to zoom quickly.
Press the T (telephoto) side of the button to zoom in, and
the W (wide angle) side to zoom out.

9

Overview of Functions

Zoom

The camera employs a 20× optical zoom lens combined
with a digital zoom function; this camera allows you to
zoom up to 240×.

Optical 20×, f = 4.7 mm to 94.0 mm (F 1.6 to F 3.5)



The horizontal angle of view (1080i mode) is
approximately 55.4 degrees (wide end) to 2.9 degrees
(tele end).
Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by
expanding each image in both the vertical and
horizontal directions. When 240× zoom is used, the
number of effective picture elements in each direction
reduces to

You can activate the zoom in the following ways with a
VISCA command.

1

/12 and the overall resolution deteriorates.

Using Standard Mode
Using Variable Mode

There are eight levels of zoom speed.

Direct Mode

Setting the zoom position enables quick movement
to the designated position.

Digital Zoom ON/OFF

In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to
send Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.

Basic Functions

Focus

Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set
using VISCA Commands.

Auto Focus Mode



The minimum focus distance is 10 mm at the optical

wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end, and is
independent of the digital zoom.

The Auto Focus (AF) function automatically adjusts

the focus position to maximise the high frequency
content of the picture in a center measurement area,
taking into consideration the high luminance and
strong contrast components.

- Normal AF Mode

This is the normal mode for AF operations.

- Interval AF Mode

The mode used for AF movements carried out at
particular intervals. The time intervals for AF
movements and for the timing of the stops can be
set in one-second increments using the Set Time
Command. The initial value for both is set to five
seconds.

- Zoom Trigger Mode

When the zoom is changed, the pre-set value
(initially set at 5 seconds) becomes that for AF
Mode. Then, it stops.

AF sensitivity can be set to either Normal or LOW.

- Normal

Reaches the highest focus speed quickly. Use this
when shooting a subject that moves frequently.
Usually, this is the most appropriate mode.

- LOW

Improves the stability of the focus. When the
lighting level is low, the AF function does not take
effect, even though the brightness varies,
contributing to a stable image.

Manual Focus Mode



Manual Focus has both a Standard Speed Mode and

a Variable Speed Mode. Standard Speed Mode
focuses at a fixed rate of speed. Variable Speed Mode
has eight speed levels that can be set using a VISCA
Command.

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Basic Functions

In these standard and variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to send
Stop Command to stop the zoom operation.

One Push Trigger Mode

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When a Trigger Command is sent, the lens moves to

adjust the focus for the subject. The focus lens then
holds that position until the next Trigger Command
is input.

Infinity Mode



The lens is forcibly moved to a position suitable for

an unlimited distance.

Near Limit Mode



Can be set in a range from 1000 (∞) to F000

(10 mm).

Default setting: D000h (30 cm)

White Balance

White Balance has the following modes, all of which
can be set using VISCA Commands.

Auto White Balance



This mode computes the white balance value output

using color information from the entire screen. It
outputs the proper value using the color temperature
radiating from a black subject based on a range of
values from 3,000 to 7,500 K.

This mode is the default setting.

Indoor



3,200 K Base Mode

Outdoor



5,800 K Base Mode

One Push WB



The One Push White Balance mode is a fixed white

balance mode that may be automatically readjusted
only at the request of the user (One Push Trigger),
assuming that a white subject, in correct lighting

1

conditions and occupying more than

/2 of the

image, is captured by the camera.

One Push White Balance data is lost when the power

is turned off. If the power is turned off, reset the One
Push White Balance.

Manual WB



Manual control of R and B gain, 256 steps each

Automatic Exposure Mode

A variety of AE functions are available for optimal
output of subjects in lighting conditions that range
from low to high.

Full Auto



Exposure is adjusted automatically by gain, iris and

electronic shutter setting.

AE Gain Limit Setting



The gain limit can be set at the Full Auto, Shutter

Priority and Iris Priority in the AE mode. Use this
setting when image signal-to-noise ratio is
particularly important.

Shutter Priority



1)

Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain

(1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 16 high-speed shutter speeds
plus 6 low-speed shutter speeds)

1) Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to

 1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz

power supply frequency

 1/120s for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz power

supply frequency

Iris Priority



Variable Iris (F1.6 to Close, 14 steps), Auto Gain and

Shutter speed

Manual



Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain

Bright



Variable Iris and Gain (Close to F1.6, 17 steps at

0 dB: F1.6, 15 steps from 0 to 28 dB)

AE – Shutter priority

The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a total
of 22 steps – 16 high speeds and 6 low speeds. When

1

the slow shutter is set, the speed can be

1

/4s, 1/2s, 1/1s. The picture output is read at a normal rate

/30s, 1/15s, 1/8s,

from the memory. The memory is updated at a low rate
from the CMOS. AF capability is low.
In high speed mode, the shutter speed can be set up to
1/10,000s. The iris and gain are set automatically,
according to the brightness of the subject.

Data 60/30 mode 50/25 mode

15 1/10000 1/10000

14 1/6000 1/6000

13 1/4000 1/3500

12 1/3000 1/2500

11 1/2000 1/1750

10 1/1500 1/1250

0F 1/1000 1/1000

0E 1/725 1/600

0D 1/500 1/425

0C 1/350 1/300

0B 1/250 1/215

0A 1/180 1/150

09 1/125 1/120

08 1/100 1/100

07 1/90 1/75

06 1/60 1/50

05

04 1/15 1/12

1/30 1/25

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Basic Functions

MIN

MAX

AGC

CLOSE

OPEN

IRIS

Data 60/30 mode 50/25 mode

03 1/8 1/6

02 1/4 1/3

01 1/2 1/2

00 1/1 1/1

AE – Iris priority

The iris can be set freely by the user to 14 steps
between F1.6 and Close.
The gain and shutter speed are set automatically,
according to the brightness of the subject.

Data

11 F1.6 0A F5.6

10 F2 09 F6.8

0F F2.4 08 F8

0E F2.8 07 F9.6

0D F3.4 06 F11

0C F4 05 F14

0B F4.8 00 CLOSE

Setting value

Data

Setting value

AE – Manual

The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (14 steps) and gain
(16 steps) can be set freely by the user.

AE – Bright

The bright control function adjusts both gain and iris
using an internal algorithm, according to a brightness
level freely set by the user. Exposure is controlled by
gain when dark, and by iris when bright.
As both gain and iris are fixed, this mode is used when
exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching
from Full Auto or Shutter Priority Mode to Bright
Mode, the current status will be retained for a short
period of time.
Only when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto” or
“Shutter Priority,” can you switch it to “Bright.”

Gain

IRIS gain curve

Data Iris Gain Data Iris Gain

1F F1.6 28 dB 11 F1.6 0 dB

1E F1.6 26 dB 10 F2 0 dB

1D F1.6 24 dB 0F F2.4 0 dB

1C F1.6 22 dB 0E F2.8 0 dB

1B F1.6 20 dB 0D F3.4 0 dB

1A F1.6 18 dB 0C F4 0 dB

19 F1.6 16 dB 0B F4.8 0 dB

18 F1.6 14 dB 0A F5.6 0 dB

17 F1.6 12 dB 09 F6.8 0 dB

16 F1.6 10 dB 08 F8 0 dB

15

14 F1.6 6 dB 06 F11 0 dB

13 F1.6 4 dB 05 F14 0 dB

12 F1.6 2 dB 00 CLOSE 0 dB

F1.6 8 dB 07 F9.6 0 dB

When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the
Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter
Priority mode is maintained.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the
internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode
by steps of 1.5 dB.

Data Step

0E +7 +10.5 dB

0D +6 +9 dB

0C +5 +7.5 dB

0B +4 +6 dB

0A +3 +4.5 dB

09 +2 +3 dB

08 +1 +1.5 dB

07 0 0 dB

06 −1 −1.5 dB

05

04 −3 −4.5 dB

03 −4 −6 dB

02 −5 −7.5 dB

01 −6 −9 dB

00 −7 −10.5 dB

−2 −3 dB

Setting value

AGC gain curve

Dark Bright

Controlled
by gain

Bright limit controllable
for this unit

Controlled by IRIS

High Resolution Mode

This mode enhances edges and produces higher
definition images.

Aperture Control

Aperture control is a function which adjusts the
enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture.
There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from “no
enhancement.” When shooting text, this control may
help by making the text sharper.

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Basic Functions

Back Light Compensation

When the background of the subject is too bright, or
when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE
mode, back light compensation will make the subject
appear clearer.

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WD)

The Wide Dynamic Range mode is a function for
dividing an image into several blocks and correcting
blocked-up shadows and blown-out highlights in
accordance with the intensity difference. It enables you
to obtain images in which portions ranging from dark
to light can be recognized, even when capturing a
subject with a large intensity difference that is backlit
or includes extremely light portions.
Images with wide dynamic range are produced by
combining long-exposure signals (normal shutter) with
the signals of the high-intensity portions obtained with
a short exposure (high-speed shutter).

Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode

The wide dynamic range can be set to be automatically
switched ON/OFF in accordance with the intensity
difference obtained by dividing an image into several
blocks and then averaging the intensity of each block.

Wide Dynamic Range Auto On/Off Mode

Auto On/Off

When the intensity
difference between the
dark portions and light
portions of a subject
becomes large because
of back lighting or the
like, the wide dynamic
range mode is switched
ON.

When the subject
changes and the
intensity difference
between the dark
portions and light
portions becomes small,
the wide dynamic range
mode is switched OFF.

Exposure Ratio Mode



This mode fixes the shutter speed of a long exposure.

Configure the shutter speed of a short exposure by
setting the ratio with regards to a long exposure with
the exposure ratio parameter.

Blown-out highlight correction is not performed in

this mode.

Histogram Mode



This mode uses a histogram to correct blocked-up

shadows and blown-out highlights.

About WD Set Parameter



(Command: 8x 01 04 2D 0p 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 00 00 FF)

p: Screen display (0: Combined image, 2: Long-time,

3: Short-time)

Set the screen display to the combined image, a

long exposure image or short exposure image.
q: Detection sensitivity (0: Low, 1: Mid, 2: Hi)
Select from three levels for detecting the

intensity within the image for when switching

Auto WD from OFF to ON.

r: Blocked-up shadow correction level can be

set to one of four levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H 3:S)

s: Blown-out highlight correction level can be

set to one of three levels. (0:L 1:M 2:H)
tu: Parameter to use in the exposure ratio mode.
Specify the short exposure time by setting

the magnification ratio (×1 to ×64) with

regards to a long exposure time.

Notes

• When the wide dynamic range mode is ON, solarization may be
observed in the images of some subjects. This phenomenon is
unique to wide dynamic range mode, and is not an indication of a
camera malfunction.

• The frame rate during Wide Dynamic Range mode will be half of
that during standard mode.
Example: When Wide Dynamic Range mode is ON in 1080/30P

mode, the frame rate is 15 fps.

The wide dynamic range mode includes the following
operation modes.

WD Mode



This mode corrects blocked-up shadows and blown-

out highlights in accordance with the intensity
difference.

WD Auto ON/OFF Mode



This mode switches WD ON/OFF automatically in
accordance with the intensity difference of the
subject.

Configure the sensitivity for when WD is switched

from OFF to ON with the detection sensitivity
parameter.

Noise Reduction

The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise
(both random and non-random) to provide clearer
images.
This function has six steps: levels 1 to 5, plus off.
The NR effect is applied in levels based on the gain,
and this setting value determines the limit of the effect.
In bright conditions, changing the NR level will not
have an effect.

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Basic Functions

ICR

SHUTTER

Dark Bright

AGC
MAX

IRIS
OPEN

Shutter 1/60 sec

ICR OFF U ON

GAIN

ICR ON

IRIS

High Sensitivity Mode

In this mode, higher sensitivity gain is applied as
standard gain increases, reaching a gain level at MAX
gain of up to 4x the standard gain. In such cases,
however, there will be a high volume noise in the
image.

Custom Gamma Mode

Gamma correction can be changed in this mode. The
following five options are available.
1: Standard
2: Straight gamma
3: S-curve - Low
4: S-curve - Mid
5: S-curve - High

Tip

Blocked-up shadows in images will be more noticeable
than usual.

Slow shutter – Auto/Manual

When set to “Auto,” ensures that the slow shutter is set
automatically when the brightness drops. Effective only
when the AE mode is set to “Full Auto.”
Set to “Slow Shutter Manual” at shipment.

Note

The Slow Shutter Auto function is not available in WD mode.

Custom Color Gain

You can customize and configure the color gain. Use
this setting when bright color is particularly important.
The initial setting 100% (4h) can be set to range from
approx. 60% (Oh) to 200% (Eh) with 15 stages.

Custom Color Phase

You can customize and configure the color phase.
The initial setting 0 degrees (7h) is adjustable between
approx.

−14 degrees (0h) and +14 degrees (Eh), in

15 increments.

Auto ICR Mode

Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings
needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter.
With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is
automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared
sensitivity is increased. With a set level of brightness,
the IR Cut Filter is automatically enabled (ICR OFF).
Also, on systems equipped with an IR light, the internal
data of the camera is used to make the proper decisions
to avoid malfunctions.
Auto ICR Mode operates with the AE Full Auto setting.

When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting)

Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress Mode

You can configure a chroma suppress mode for low­illumination conditions. This can be useful when color
noise is particularly noticeable in such conditions.
Four levels (disabled and three levels) are available for
the low-illumination chroma suppress mode. Set the
effect to be applied at approximately 15 dB. Higher
setting values produce stronger chroma suppressing
effects.

ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode

An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from the
image path for increased sensitivity in low light
environments. The ICR will automatically engage
depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera to
be effective in day/night environments.
When the auto ICR mode is set to ON, the image
becomes black and white.

When Auto Slow Shutter is ON

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Basic Functions

Note

When in Auto_ICR_OFF state and WB data is added (default), a
malfunction may occur when the subjects largely consisting of blue
and green colors are taken.

Camera ID

The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this
will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside
the camera, data will be saved regardless of whether it
has been backed up.

Effect

It consists of the following functions.

Neg. Art: Negative/Positive Reversal

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Black White: Monochrome Image

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Checking the Location of the Camera for
Signals from the IR Remote Commander

The supplied Remote Commander may not work
correctly near inverter lighting fixtures. Good IR
detection can be verified to determine proper camera
location.
While the camera is being initialized after the power is
turned on by connecting the camera to an AC outlet
using the AC power adaptor and AC power cord, or by
using a VISCA command, the camera detects whether
or not the camera is able to receive infrared signals
from the Remote Commander. You can check the result
of this operation via the IR_ConditionInq command
(see page 37).

When the installation location does not allow stable
reception, try to install the camera farther away from
the inverter lighting fixtures.

Others

Memory (Position Preset)

Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera
shooting conditions can be stored and recalled.
This function allows you to achieve the desired status
instantly without adjusting the following items each
time.

Pan/Tilt Position

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Zoom Position

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Digital Zoom On/Off

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Focus Auto/Manual

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Focus Position

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AE Mode

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Shutter control parameters

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Bright Control

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Iris control parameters

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Gain control parameters

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Exposure Compensation On/Off

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Exposure Level

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Backlight Compensation On/Off

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Slow Shutter Auto/Manual

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White Balance Mode

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R/B Gain

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Aperture

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ICR Shoot On/Off

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WD On/Off

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The settings are recalled when the power is turned on.

For setting items, see the “Initial Settings, Position Preset”
section on page 16.

Note

If the camera is placed on a desk, when you pan the
camera to the right or left beyond 120° with the camera
tilted downward by 20° (or tilted upward by 20° if it is
installed on a ceiling), the camera base may be
captured by the lens, depending on the zoom position
of the lens.

Power On/Off

Powers the camera on and off. When the power is off,
the camera is able to accept only the lowest level of
VISCA Commands and POWER of the Remote
Commander; the display and other features are turned
off.

I/F clear

Clears the Command buffer of the camera. Clearing
the buffer can also be carried out from the control
application software when the power is on.

Address set

VISCA is a protocol, which normally can support a
daisy chain of up to seven attached devices. Therefore,
whenever a camera is connected for the first time, be
sure to use the address set to confirm the address.

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Initial Settings and Position Preset

Basic Functions

The initial values are those set at the factory. Settings
for items in Position presets 1 to 6 that will be retained
even when the power to the camera is turned off are
indicated by a “Yes,” those that will be lost are indicated
by an “No.”

When the power is turned on, the settings retained in

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POSITION 1 will be called up as the initial settings.

When a CAM_Memory Reset command is sent, or a

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Mode/Position Initial settings

Pan/Tilt Position Home position

Pan/Tilt Limit Position movable-range maximum

Zoom Position Wide end

D-Zoom On/Off

Focus Position

Focus Auto/Manual

Near Limit Setting D000h (30 cm)

AF Sensitivity

AF Mode

AF Run Time 5 sec

AF Interval 5 sec

WB Mode

WB Data (Rgain, Bgain)

One Push WB Data

AE Mode Full Auto

WD On/Off/Auto

Slow Shutter Mode

Shutter Position 1/30 sec

Iris Position

Gain Position

Bright Position

Exposure Compensation On/Off

Exposure Compensation Amount

BackLight On/Off

Aperture Level

High Resolution Mode On/Off

Picture Effect

ICR On/Off

Auto ICR On/Off

Auto ICR Threshold Level

NR Level

AE Gain Limit

Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress 2h (Middle)

Color Gain 4h (100%)

Color Hue 7h (0degrees)

Camera ID

IR_Receive On/Off

IR_ReceiveReturn On/Off

Display Information

On

—

Auto

Normal

Normal

Auto

—

—

Off

Manual

—

—

—

Off

±0

Off

08h

Off

Off

Off

Off

0Ah

3

—

0000h

On

Off

On

choice is made from POSITION 1 to 6 while the
RESET button on the Remote Commander is being
pressed, the settings selected will be used as the
initial settings.

Position preset 1 becomes VISCA command CAM_

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Memory memory number 0. Position presets 2
through 6 become VISCA command CAM_Memory
memory numbers 1 through 5.

Position
preset 1

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Position

presets 2 to 6

A circle “

” in this column signifies that the data is preserved.

A cross “” signifies that the data IS NOT preserved.

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Basic Functions

Notes

The number of times data can be written to the EEPROM (by executing Position Preset) is limited.

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If you want the camera status and Pan/Tilt positions in effect before the camera is turned off to be retained when the power

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is turned OFF, then turned ON again, have the camera memorize those positions in POSITION 1.

It takes approximately 2 seconds longer to memorize or erase settings in POSITION 1 than it does to memorize or erase

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settings in any other channel.

Camera ID data will be saved regardless of the position preset.

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If IMAGE FLIP or D70 mode has been switched, all of the Position Presets are reset to their initial values.

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