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BRC Series
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRC-300P
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The High-performance BRC Series – Outstanding Picture
Quality, Precise Movements, and Versatile Interfaces Make
These Cameras Ideal for Remote Video Shooting Applications
The Sony BRC Series consists of three revolutionary Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) color video cameras, each especially designed
for remote video shooting applications. Both the BRC-H700 and BRC-300 have already been highly successful
worldwide, satisfying user needs for high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) applications, respectively.
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Now, Sony introduces the new BRC-Z700, equipped with three 1/4-type HD ClearVid
camera is both HD and SD capable, enabling versatile operations and allowing users to easily migrate from SD to
HD picture quality. What’s more, the BRC-Z700 incorporates a newly designed smooth PTZ mechanism for
precise camera control.
The BRC Series has very wide pan and tilt ranges, as well as extremely fast and accurate pan/tilt movements,
making it suitable for capturing not only fast-moving objects, but also slow-moving objects without rocking
vibration. Moreover, users can operate the camera intuitively with the optional Sony RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit, which is equipped with an ergonomically designed joystick and feature-rich control panel. With the RM-BR300,
users can control up to seven cameras, the presets for each camera, and other parameters as required. In addition,
the BRC Series can be controlled over long distances via a single fiber optic cable connection.
With a number of useful features and excellent picture quality, the BRC Series is ideal for a variety of remote video
shooting applications, such as in houses of worship, auditoriums, teaching hospitals, corporate boardrooms, and at sporting
events, trade shows, and concerts. Furthermore, it is an excellent choice for broadcast applications, such
as the recording of television programs or as a weather camera. The BRC Series consists of three cameras each
with specific benefits, so users can choose the most appropriate solution for their specific application needs.
CMOS Sensors. This
BRC-H700 (HD 3CCD Color Video Camera)
The BRC-H700 offers high picture quality and high sensitivity with three 1/3-type
HD CCDs and a resolution of 1,120,000 total pixels. It is ideal for users
demanding extremely clear HD images with great detail, and because of its high
sensitivity, it can be operated in shooting environments without ideal lighting.
Furthermore, it has the widest viewing angle in the BRC Series, allowing users to
capture wide areas of a scene such as audiences at concerts or in auditoriums.
BRC-Z700 (HD/SD 3CMOS Color Video Camera)
The BRC-Z700 incorporates three 1/4-type HD ClearVid CMOS Sensors and
achieves a resolution of 1,120,000 total pixels. It features a 20x optical autofocus zoom lens with an optical image stabilizer, allowing users to clearly capture
small or distant objects. The BRC-Z700 also offers dual HD/SD outputs and an
enhanced Pan/Tilt mechanism that operates with extremely smooth and precise
movements.
BRC-300 (SD 3CCD Color Video Camera)
The standard-definition BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type Advanced HADTM
CCD sensors with a total of 1,070,000 pixels. It is an ideal camera for costeffective SD applications – and it can capture images in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios, the latter offering a wider viewing angle. Furthermore, the BRC-300 is the
smallest camera in the BRC Series, making it ideal in environments that require
the camera to be positioned unobtrusively.
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Larger Pixel Size Compared to
Conventional CMOS Sensor
.
Unique 45º Angle
Pixel Layout
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
FEATURES
Excellent Picture Quality
BRC-H700
The BRC-H700 is an HD color video camera that
features three 1/3-type HD CCDs with approximately
1,120,000 total pixels. This camera is ideal for highresolution image-capturing applications and satisfies
the demands of users who require exceptional-quality
video images with accurate color reproduction. In
addition, the highly sensitive CCDs enable remote video
shooting in environments where lighting is not ideal.
BRC-Z700
The BRC-Z700 employs three 1/4-type CMOS image
sensors, boasting a resolution of 1,120,000 total
pixels. This camera incorporates a newly developed
DSP to make effective use of the ClearVid CMOS
Sensors, which have been developed using Sony
advanced semiconductor technologies. One of the
advantages of the CMOS sensor is that vertical smear
is minimized. The combination of the new DSP and
the ClearVid CMOS Sensors allows the camera to
achieve both higher resolution and higher sensitivity
compared to cameras equipped with conventional
CMOS sensors. Furthermore, the camera’s “color
masking” function allows users to adjust specific
colors in the image more precisely, while the “color
detail” function allows users to smooth over skin
tones.
High Performance Pan/Tilt/Zoom
Mechanism
The BRC Series of cameras covers a wide shooting
range with its highly accurate Pan/Tilt mechanism.
All cameras have a very wide pan range of 340
degrees and a tilt range of 120 degrees. Both pan
and tilt speeds are variable within the range of 0.25
to 60 degrees per second (BRC-H700 and BRC-300)
and 0.22 to 60 degrees per second (BRC-Z700).
What’s more, the BRC-Z700 has an extremely quiet
motor that is capable of very precise movements. All
BRC Series cameras are capable of capturing not only
fast-moving objects, but also slow-moving objects
without rocking vibration.
For capturing small or distant objects, the BRC-Z700
incorporates a 20x optical auto-focus zoom lens and
the BRC-H700 and BRC-300 adopt a 12x optical
zoom lens.
Versatile Video Outputs
The BRC Series offers the following outputs as
standard:
Standard Video Outputs
• BRC-H700: HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB
• BRC-Z700: HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB,
Composite, Y/C
• BRC-300/300P: Composite, Y/C
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
(vertical smear minimized)
(Images Simulated)
BRC-300
The BRC-300 is equipped with 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.
Sony Advanced HAD technology enables this camera
to produce high-quality SD images with low noise.
Conventional CCD Sensor
(vertical smear)
What’s more, each camera in the BRC Series has a
wide range of optional interface cards to choose
from. This versatility allows for flexible analog and
digital system configurations.
Optional Video Cards
BRC-H700
• HFBK-HD1: : HD-SDI, HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB
• HFBK-SD1:
• HFBK-XG1:
• HFBK-TS1:
BRC-Z700
• BRBK-HSD1: HD-SDI, SD-SDI
BRC-300
• BRBK-301: : Composite, Y/C,
• BRBK-302:
• BRBK-304: : i.LINK (DV) interface
: SD-SDI, Composite, Y/C,
SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), RGB
: WXGA, XGA (Letter Box, Crop),
VGA (Letter Box, Crop)
: i.LINK™ (HDV) interface
SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), RGB
: SD-SDI
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Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-H700,
RS-232C RS-422
TALLY/CONTACT
CONTACT(TALLY)
CONTACT
TALLY
VISCA
MODE
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
DC IN 12V
ON/OFF
DC IN
12V
OFF ON
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
EXT SYNC IN
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
75Ω
IR SELECT
1 2 3
DC IN 12V
OFF ON
OFF ON
IR SELECT
1 2 3
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
75Ω
EXT SYNC IN
DATA MIX
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
RGB/COMPONENT
DC IN 12V
OFF
DATA MIX
ON
OFF ON
IR SELECT
1 2 3
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
75Ω
EXT SYNC ININ VISCA
RGB/COMPONENT
VIDEO S VIDEORS-232C OUT
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
IN EXT SYNC OUT CAMERAVISCA RS-232C
IN OUT
AC IN
FUNCTION
VIDEO
16
S VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
AUDIO OUT
L
R
FUNCTION
AC IN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
IN EXT SYNC OUTCAMERA
2
1
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
RGB/COMPONENT
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BRU-300)
Multiple Position Presets and Userfriendly Interface
Users can transmit uncompressed digital data
including external sync and camera control signals via
an optical multiplex unit such as the BRU-H700 and
BRU-300. With only a single cable connection
between the camera and the HD optical multiplex
unit, the system is extremely easy to install. The
maximum cable length between these units are 500
meters for the BRC-300 and 1000 meters for both
the BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700.
RS-232C/RS-422 Remote Control
(VISCA protocol)
System integrators can easily configure complex
systems with the BRC Series because each camera is
equipped with RS-232C/RS-422 interfaces supporting
the VISCA
controlled by external PCs and/or controllers. All local
controls such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and
presets can be easily accessed, and up to seven
cameras can be
daisy-chained.
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protocol, which allows them to be
The BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700 each have sixteen
presets and the BRC-300 has six presets to which
predefined Pan/Tilt/Zoom positions and other
parameters can be allocated. These presets can be
recalled at the touch of a button to easily capture
video from pre-specified areas. They can also be
controlled from either the supplied IR Remote
Commander™ Unit or optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit. The ergonomically designed joystick
and feature-rich control panel of the RM-BR300
provide superb operability in various remote video
shooting applications.
Flexible Installation
Because the BRC Series has an “Image Flip” function,
the unit can either be mounted on a ceiling using the
supplied ceiling mount kit or placed on a flat surface
to meet the user’s installation and space
requirements.
REAR PANEL LAYOUTS
BRC-H700 BRC-Z700
RM-BR300
BRU-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Unit
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BRC-300
BRU-300
SD Optical Multiplex Unit
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ø 8 1/4 (207)
ø 8 1/4 (207)
4
1
/8 (103.5)
8
5
/8 (219)
3
1
/4
(80)
1
3
/4
(43.5)
4
1
/2 (112)
12
1
/4 (310.8)2
5
/8 (66)3 (75)
7
/32 (5)
4 3/8 (110)
1
/4 - 20 UNC
90°
30
°
170°
170°
DIMENSIONS
9
3
/4 (247)
7
1
/2 (190)
5
7
/8 (149)
2
1
/4
(56)
1
15
/16
(48.2)
4 1/8
(102)
7
/32 (5)
7 7/8
(198)
1
/4 - 20 UNC
9 3/8 (238)
4 (99)
3 7/8
(98)
2
3
/4
(
68.2
)
2
3
/8
(
58
)
7
/32 (5.5)
7 1/8
(180)
1
13
/16
(45)
1
5
/8
(40.8)
5
7
/8 (147)
5
3
/4 (143)
8
3
/8 (210.2)
8 1/8 (205)
13
/32
(9.6)
3 5/8 (90)
4 1/4 (106)
2
3
/4
(68.8)
3
(75)
5 7/8 (147.6)
1
/4 - 20 UNC
BRC-H700
FRONT SIDE
BOTTOM
BRC-Z700
FRONT SIDE
BOTTOM
BRC-300/BRC-300P
FRONT SIDE
BOTTOM
Units: inches (mm)
Units: inches (mm)Units: inches (mm)
BRC Series Pan/Tilt Ranges
PAN RANGE
TILT RANGE
*The BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, and BRC-300/300P all have the same Pan/Tilt ranges.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Video Signal
IR Remote Commander Unit
Optional Video cards
Monitor
BRC Series
Recorder
Projector
PC
Large-screen Display
RS-232C / RS-422
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
Video Signal
*Up to 7 cameras can be daisy-chained.
Optional Video cards
Optional Video cards
Monitor
BRC Series
BRC Series
Video Signal
Monitor
Recorder
Projector
PC
Switcher
Large-screen Display
RS-232C/RS-422
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
*Up to 7 Optical Multiplex Units
can be daisy-chained.
Optional Video cards
BRC Series
BRC Series
Switcher
Monitor
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical
Multiplex Unit
Optical
Multiplex Unit
Video Signal
Monitor
Video Signal
Optical
Multiplex Card
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical
Multiplex Card
Optional Video cards
Recorder
Projector
PC
Large-screen Display
Small Scale System
Medium-sized System
Large Scale System
Optional Video Cards for use with Optical Multiplex Units
P/T/Z Color Video Cameras BRC-H700 BRC-Z700 BRC-300
Optical Multiplex Cards BRBK-H700 BRBK-MF1 BRBK-303
Optical Fiber Cables CCFC-M100HG CCFC-M100HG CCFC-M100
Optical Multiplex Unit BRU-H700 BRU-H700 BRU-300
Interface Cards HFBK-HD1 HFBK-HD1 BRBK-301
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HFBK-SD1 HFBK-SD1 BRBK-302
HFBK-XG1 HFBK-XG1 BRBK-304
HFBK-TS1 HFBK-TS1
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BRBK-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Card
HFBK-TS1
i.LINK (HDV) Interface Board
BRBK-301
Analog RGB Component Card
HFBK-HD1
HD Interface Board
BRBK-MF1
HD Optical Multiplex Card
BRBK-302
SDI Card
HFBK-SD1
SD Interface Board
BRBK-HSD1
HD/SD-SDI Output Card
BRBK-304
DV Card
HFBK-XG1
XGA Interface Board
BRBK-303
SD Optical Multiplex Card
BRC-H700 BRC-Z700 BRC-300
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
BRU-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Unit
CCMC-9DS
RGB/Component, Y/C Cable
(9-pin D-sub)
*These cables are for use with the
BRBK-301 or HFBK-SD1.
*
BRC-300BRC-H700 BRC-Z700
BRU-300/BRU-300P
SD Optical Multiplex Unit
CCXC-9DBS
RGB/Component, VBS Cable
(9-pin D-sub)
*
BRC-H700 BRC-Z700
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber Cable
2-core Multi-mode Optical Fiber
Cable (100 m long), Extension
Plug Included
BRC-Z700
VCL-HG0862
VCL-HG0862K
Wide Conversion Lens
**The lens hood supplied with the
VCL-HG0862K cannot be used.
**
BRC-300
CCFC-M100
Optical Fiber Cable
2-core Multi-mode Optical Fiber
Cable (100 m long), Extension
Plug Included
BRC-300
VCL-HG0737X
Wide Conversion Lens
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Signal systems 1080/59.94i or 1080/50i (switchable)
Sync systems Internal/External
Image device 1/3-type IT CCD x 3 1/4-type CMOS x 3 1/4.7- type CCD x 3
Total picture elements Approx. 1.12 Megapixels Approx. 1.07 Megapixels
Effective picture elements Approx. 1.07 Megapixels Approx. 1.04 Megapixels Approx. 0.69 Megapixels
Lens 12x optical zoom (48x with digital zoom), 20x optical zoom (80x with digital zoom), 12x optical zoom (48x with digital zoom)
Focal length f=4.5 to 54 mm (F1.6 to F2.8) f=3.9 to 78 mm (F1.6 to F2.8) f=3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
Lens filter diameter 72 mm 62 mm 37 mm
Minimum object distance 500 mm (Wide), 800 mm (Tele) 10 mm (Wide, Limiter Off), 300 mm (Wide), 800 mm (Tele)
Horizontal viewing angle 5.5 to 60.3 degrees 1.8 to 55.2 degrees 4:3 mode: 3.3 to 37.8 degrees, 16:9 mode: 4.0 to 45.4 degrees
Focusing system Auto/Manual
Pan/Tilt angle -170 to +170 degrees (Pan), -30 to +90 degrees (Tilt)
Pan/Tilt speed 0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt) 0.22 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt) 0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)
Minimum illumination 6 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, +18 dB) 6 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, +24 dB) 7 lx (25 IRE, F1.6, +18 dB)
Video S/N ratio 50 dB
Shutter speed 1/10,000 to 1/60 s or 1/10,000 to 1/50 s 1/10,000 to 1/4 s 1/10,000 to 1/3 s
Gain Auto/Manual (0 to 18 dB and Hyper Gain) Auto/Manual (0 to 24 dB and Hyper Gain) Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB)
White balance Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
Image stabilizer On/Off (Optical) –
Image flip On/Off
ND filter ND1/ND2/Off –
Preset positions 16 6
Interfaces
HD video output D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGB, HD, VD or SYNC –
SD video output – BNC: Composite, Mini DIN 4 pin : Y/C BNC: Composite (NTSC), BNC: Composite (PAL),
External Sync input BNC
Camera control Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA IN), Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA OUT), Connector plug 9 pin: RS-422 (VISCA IN/OUT)
General
Operating temperature 32 to 104 ºF degrees (0 to 40˚ C)
Storage temperature -4 to 140 ºF degrees (-20 to 60˚ C)
Power requirements DC 10.8 to 13.2 V
Power consumption Max. 24 W (without optional cards) Max 28.8 W (without optional cards) Max. 21.6 W (without optional cards)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8
Weight 9 lb 15 oz (4.5 kg) 5 lb 8 oz (2.5 kg)
Supplied accessories IR Remote Commander Unit, AC power adaptor, AC power cord, RS-422 connector plug, Ceiling bracket x2, Wire rope, Screws, Operating instructions
BRC-H700 BRC-Z700 BRC-300 BRC-300P
1080/59.94i, NTSC or 1080/50i, PAL (switchable)
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
500 mm (Wide, Limiter On), 800 mm (Tele)
Auto1/Auto2/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
1
/4 x 12 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches 7
(207 x 310.8 x 207 mm) (198 x 247 x 238 mm) (180 x 210.1 x 205 mm)
7
/8 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches 7
NTSC PAL
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C Mini DIN 4 pin : Y/C
1
/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 1/8 inches
Interfaces
Optical fiber connector LC Duplex Fiber Connector
HD video output
SD video output – BNC: Composite (NTSC), Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C BNC: Composite (PAL), Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C
External sync input BNC
External sync output BNC
Audio line output Phono jack x2 (L/R) –
Camera control Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA IN), Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA OUT), Connector plug 9 pin: RS-422 (VISCA IN/OUT)
Optional card slots 2 slots 2 slots (When both slots are used simultaneously, the interface cards must be of two different types.)
General
Operating temperature 32 to 104 ºF degrees (0 to 40˚ C)
Storage temperature -4 to 140 ºF degrees (-20 to 60˚ C)
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption Max. 10 W (without optional cards) Max. 9 W (without optional cards)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (210 x 86 x 240 mm) 8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (212 x 88 x 210 mm)
Weight 5 lb 5 oz (2.4 kg) 4 lb 10 oz (2.1 kg)
Supplied accessories AC power cord, RS-422 connector plug, RS-232C cable (3 m, Mini DIN 8 pin), Operating instructions
D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGB, HD, VD or SYNC
–
HFBK-HD1 HFBK-SD1 HFBK-XG1 HFBK-TS1
BRU-H700 BRU-300 BRU-300P
Video output D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or D-Sub 9 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or D-Sub 15 pin: RGB, HD, i.LINK 6 pin: HDV OUT (IEEE1394 S100)
Audio line input Phono jack x2 (L/R)
RGB, HD, VD or SYNC RGB, Composite or Y/C, SYNC VD (WXGA/XGA/VGA)
BNC x2: HD-SDI BNC: Composite
BNC: SD-SDI
BRBK-HSD1 BRBK-301 BRBK-302 BRBK-304
Video output BNC x2: HD-SDI or SD-SDI D-Sub 9 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or BNC: SD-SDI i.LINK 6 pin: DV OUT (IEEE1394 S100)
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/Professional
V-2394 (MK10456V1)
RGB, Composite or Y/C, SYNC
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Some images in this catalog are simulated.
Sony, Advanced HAD, VISCA, Remote Commander, ClearVid CMOS, i.LINK, and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony.
HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
Vario-Sonnar T* is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG.
Printed in USA 1/08
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