Sony BRC-300 User Manual 2

BRC-300/BRC-300P

3CCD Color Video Camera

3CCD Color Video Camera

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Sony’s new BRC-300 is a revolutionary all-in-one compact robotic
color video camera system, specially designed for remote video
shooting applications. The BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type
Advanced HAD™CCDs, that provide high-quality and high­resolution images in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes.

With its high-accuracy and wide-range Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability,
the BRC-300 precisely captures the right points of the viewable
area surrounding the camera to meet your needs. You can also
easily operate the camera with Sony’s optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit, which is equipped with an ergonomic joystick, and
feature-rich control panel. And when used with optional
BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card and BRU-300 Optical Multiplex
Unit, the BRC-300 is capable of being controlled from a long
distance with a single fiber optic cable connection.

The BRC-300 also comes equipped with a card slot that accepts
optional interface cards, enabling the camera to be integrated into
every kind of system from S-Video to RGB, i.LINK®DV interface,
SDI or even fiber. In addition, two remote control interfaces
(VISCA™protocol) are available to provide additional expandability
and flexibility for your remote shooting applications.

With a number of convenient features such as its E:Flip
function for desktop or ceiling
mount flexibility, and its compact
body, the BRC-300 is ideal for use
in a wide range of remote shooting
applications such as houses of
worship, distance learning,
corporate training, high-end
videoconference, event shooting,
and cable TV broadcasting. Utilizing
the optional BRC-SDP12 outdoor
weatherproof housing, the BRC-300
is ideal for traffic and weather cam applications as well.

MAIN FEATURES

Superb Picture Quality

The BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type
Advanced HAD CCD sensors with a total of
1,070,000 pixels. This camera delivers
outstanding picture quality with high
resolution and accurate color reproduction.
Featuring Sony’s Advanced HAD technology
that produces images with low noise, the
BRC-300 is ideal in low illuminated shooting
environments or when shooting dark subjects.

High-performance
Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism

The BRC-300 covers a wide shooting range
with its highly accurate Pan/Tilt mechanism. It
has one of the widest ranges in its class: a pan
range of 340 degrees, and a tilt range of
120 degrees. The 340-degree pan range can be
covered in 8 seconds, while the 120-degree tilt
range can be covered in 4.5 seconds.
With its newly developed Pan/Tilt mechanism,
the BRC-300 can capture not only fast moving
objects, but also slow moving objects without
vibration.
What’s more, the BRC-300 incorporates a
12x optical auto-focus zoom lens, allowing for
a zoom capability of up to 48x when used in
combination with its 4x digital zoom.

Note: In this brochure, “BRC-300” refers to both the BRC-300
(NTSC model) and the BRC-300P (PAL model), and “BRU-300” refers
to both the BRU-300 (NTSC model) and the BRU-300P (PAL model).

Precision 16:9 technology

The BRC-300 captures images in both 4:3 and
16:9 aspect ratios, and with its 3 CCD
technology, is able to achieve a wide angle of
view in the 16:9 mode.
Due to the greater number of pixels used in the
16:9 aspect ratio, the BRC-300 generates
extremely high-resolution images as compared
to conventional cameras.

RS-232C/RS-422 Remote control
(VISCA protocol)

The BRC-300 can be controlled by external
devices such as the optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit thanks to Sony’s well-known
VISCA protocol. All local controls such as
Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and six
presets can be easily accessed, and up to
seven cameras can be daisy-chained and
controlled by the RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit.

Versatile Video Outputs

The BRC-300 can be used with a range of
versatile optional interface cards allowing for
flexible analog and digital system configurations.
Choose from the following interface cards to
configure your individual requirements:

• Analog RGB/Component: BRBK-301*

• SDI: BRBK-302*

• DV i.LINK interface: BRBK-304

• Fiber Optic: BRBK-303 (for use in conjunction

with BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit only)

Thanks to these convenient options, the
BRC-300 truly functions as an all-in-one,
compact robotic camera.

* Can be installed into the both BRC-300 and BRU-300

Fig. 1 16:9 aspect ratio

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Conventional Camera

Total effective pixels

on CCD

BRC-300

1152 pixels

16:9 picture image area

Less pixels are used to

reproduce the 16:9 area

Angle of view in 16:9 mode

(Conventional Camera)

648 pixels

4:3 picture image area

Angle of view in 4:3 mode

16:9 picture image area

The higher "Mega Pixel" count
allows a sufficient amount of
pixels to be used in 16:9 mode

Wider angle of view in 16:9 mode

(BRC-300)

Ceiling or Desktop Mount
Installation

Thanks to Sony’s E:Flip function, the
BRC-300 can be ceiling mounted using the
supplied ceiling mount kit or can also be used
on the desktop.

Six Presets

Various camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom
and focus can be preset in up to six presets
per camera.

Multi-Function IR Remote
Commander®Unit

Basic camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom
functions and six-preset patterns can be
controlled from the supplied remote
commander.

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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

RM-BR300 control panel

BRC-300 and supplied IR Remote commander

Ergonomically designed Remote
Control Unit (RM-BR300)

All camera settings including the Pan/Tilt/Zoom
function and six preset patterns can be
controlled from the optional RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit. The ergonomic joystick
design and feature-rich control panel provide
superb operability in various remote-shooting
applications.

Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-300)

The optional BRU-300 Multiplex Unit receives
and converts uncompressed digital raw data
from the camera using the optional multiplex
interface card into virtually any video output
format. The unit has two built-in interface card
slots and can be connected to the camera with
a single fiber cable that extends up to 1,500 feet
for easy installation. The BRU-300 also converts
control data from the RM-BR300 to optical, and
transmits this data to the camera.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Short-distance operation

Long-distance operation

Multiple camera operation from a remote location

CCFC-M100

RS-232C / RS-422

BRC-300

BRU-300

BRBK-303

Composite Video
S-Video
BRBK-301 Component/RGB
BRBK-302 SDI
BRBK-304 DV i.LINK interface

RM-BR300

Video Cassette Recorder

Monitor

Composite Video
S-Video
BRBK-301 Component/RGB
BRBK-302 SDI
BRBK-304 DV i.LINK interface

BRC-300

RS-232C / RS-422

BRC-300

BRBK-303

Video Cassette Recorder

RM-BR300

BRU-300

Video signal

Monitor

Switcher

Projector

CCFC-M100

RS-232C / RS-422

RM-BR300

Monitor

Tally signal

(Contact closure)

Video Cassette Recorder

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CCMC-9DS

RGB/Component, Y/C Cable
(9-pin D-sub)

VCL-0737W

Wide Conversion Lens

RM-BR300

Remote Control Unit

BRU-300

Optical Multiplex Unit

CCFC-M100

Optical Fiber Cable

BRBK-301

Analog/RGB Component Card

BRBK-302

SDI Card

BRBK-303

Optical Multiplex Card

BRU-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-301/BRBK-302

RM-BR300 rear panel

BRC-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-302

BRBK-304

DV i.LINK Interface Card

CCXC-9DBS/US

RGB/Component, VBS Cable
(9-pin D-sub)

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

BRC-SDP12

Weatherproof Housing

170°

170°

PAN RANGE

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SPECIFICATIONS

BRC-300 3CCD Color Video Camera

Image device Three 1/4.7 type IT Advanced HAD CCD (x3),

1070000 pixels (gross)

CCD effective pixels 4:3 mode 960 (H) x 720 (V)

16:9 mode 1,152 (H) x 648 (V)

Effective pixels NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V)

PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V)

Signal systems NTSC / PAL

Horizontal resolution 4:3 mode 600 TV lines

Sync systems Internal/External

Lens 12x optical zoom, 48x with digital zoom

Focal length f = 3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)

Horizontal viewing angle 4:3 mode 3.3 (Tele end) to 37.8 degrees (Wide end)

16:9 mode 4.0 (Tele end) to 45.4 degrees (Wide end)

Minimum object distance 300 mm (Wide end), 800 mm (Tele end)

Pan/Tilt angle -170 to +170 degrees (Pan), -30 to +90 degrees (Tilt)

Pan/Tilt speed 0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)

Minimum illumination 7 lx at F1.6

S/N ratio 50 dB

Shutter speed NTSC 1/10000 to 1/4 s

PAL 1/10000 to 1/3 s

Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB, 3 dB steps) switchable

White balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, Manual

Preset positioning 6 positions

Analog output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4pin Mini DIN)

Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol)

Back-light compensation On / Off

Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 °F)

Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 °F)

Power requirement DC 12 V

Power consumption 21.6 W (without optional card)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 71/8 x 81/8 x 83/8 inches (180 x 205 x 211 mm)

Weight 5 lb 15 oz (2.7 kg)

Supplied accessories AC adaptor(1), IR remote commander(1),

Terminal connector(1), AC adaptor cable(1),

Ceiling bracket(2), Operating instructions(1)

BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit

Optical fiber Multi mode, LC-type connector

Video output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4-pin Mini DIN)

Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protoclol)

Sync systems Internal/External

Card slots 2 slots: Analog RGB-Component card / SDI card / DV card

Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 °F)

Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 °F)

Power requirements NTSC AC100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz

PAL AC220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 9 W (without optional cards)

Dimensions(WxHxD) 8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (212 x 88 x 233 mm)

Weight 5 lb 15 oz (2.7 kg)

Supplied accessories AC power cable (1), Terminal connector (1),

RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini DIN) (1),

Operating instructions (1)

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol)

External control Contact closure

Power requirement DC 10.8 to 13.2 V

Power consumption 2.4 W

Dimensions (WxHxD) 151/2 x 73/8 x 53/4 inches (391.3 x 185 x 145.9 mm)

Weight 2 lb 1 oz (950 g)

Supplied accessories AC adaptor (1), AC power cable (1),

RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini Din) (1),

Terminal connector(2), Operating instructions (1)

BRC-300 Dimensions

90°

30°

FRONT SIDE

BOTTOM

TILT RANGE

BRC-300 Pan/Tilt Range

(Unit: inches/mm)

8 1/2" (215.6 mm)

1/4" (5.5 mm)

7 1/8" (180 mm)

6" (152.5 mm)

3 1/2" (90 mm)

8 1/8" (205 mm)

3/8" (9.6 mm)

13/16" (20 mm)

7/8" (21 mm)

2 3/4" (70mm)

3" (75 mm)

1/2" (12 mm)

V-2220-B
MK10091V2

Printed in USA (3/06)

Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/BRC300

©2005 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

Design, features, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Some images in this catalog are simulated.

Sony, Advanced HAD, VISCA, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is equipped with an IEEE 1394

connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. Please

refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connector for

information on compatibility, opating conditions, and proper connection.