Sony BRC-H900 User Manual

HD Color Video Camera

BRC-H900

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. BRC-H900 Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

(For Installers only) Instruction for installing the equipment on the ceiling: After the installation, ensure the connection is capable of supporting four times the weight of the equipment downwards.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. In the case that interference should occur, consult your nearest authorized Sony service facility.

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

Notice for CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install this equipment with the cable.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING :

The cable is rated flammability class VW-1 and may be for indoor use only in some countries. Use appropriate alternative cables in accordance with the regulations and laws for each country taking the application and environment into account.

WARNING FOR THE MPA-AC1 AC ADAPTOR

This unit has no power switch. When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socketoutlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

AVERTISSEMENT WARNUNG

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

AVERTISSEMENT POUR L'ADAPTATEUR SECTEUR MPA-AC1

Cet appareil ne possède pas d’interrupteur d’alimentation. Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, incorporer un dispositif de coupure dans le câblage fixe ou brancher la fiche d’alimentation dans une prise murale facilement accessible proche de l’appareil. En cas de problème lors du fonctionnement de l’appareil, enclencher le dispositif de coupure d’alimentation ou débrancher la fiche d’alimentation.

IMPORTANT

La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil.

Pour les clients au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Pour les clients en Europe, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées. Si des interférences se produisent, contactez votre service après-vente agréé Sony.

Pour les clients en Europe

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

WARNUNG FÜR DAS NETZGERÄT MPA-AC1

Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter. Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn während des Betriebs eine Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw. der Netzstecker abzuziehen, damit die Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen wird.

WICHTIG

Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes.

Für Kunden in Europa, Australien und Neuseeland

WARNUNG

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. Sollten Funkstörungen auftreten, wenden Sie sich bitte an den nächsten autorisierten Sony-Kundendienst.

Für Kunden in Europa

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.

Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle.

Dieser Apparat darf nicht im Wohnbereich verwendet werden.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Precautions ............................................................. 6

Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors .... 7

Overview

Features .................................................................. 8

System Components .............................................. 9

Supplied Components and Accessories ............. 9

Optional Products ............................................. 10

System Configuration .......................................... 12

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera Using

the Supplied Remote Commander ................. 12

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera Using

the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ............ 12

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras Using

the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ............ 13

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera from a Long

Distance .......................................................... 14

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras from a

Long Distance ................................................15

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras from

Short and Long Distance ................................ 16

Transmitting Audio Signals Using

the BRU-SF10 ................................................ 17

Location and Function of Parts .......................... 18

Camera ............................................................. 18

Remote Commander (supplied) ....................... 20

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

(not supplied) ................................................. 22

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit

(not supplied) ................................................. 25

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

(not supplied) ................................................. 27

BRBK-HSD2 HD/SD-SDI Output Card

(not supplied) ................................................. 27

BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card

(not supplied) ................................................. 28

Adjusting and Setting With Menus

About On-Screen Menus .................................... 29

Main Menu ....................................................... 29

Setting Menus .................................................. 29

Operation Through Menus ................................. 30

Menu Operation Using the Supplied Remote

Commander .................................................... 30

Menu Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote

Control Unit ....................................................31

EXPOSURE Menu ...............................................32

COLOR Menu ......................................................33

DETAIL Menu .....................................................34

COLOR DETAIL Menu ......................................35

KNEE Menu .........................................................36

GAMMA Menu ....................................................36

FLICKER CANCEL Menu ................................37

FOCUS Menu .......................................................38

PAN TILT Menu ..................................................38

SYSTEM Menu ....................................................39

VIDEO OUT Menu ..............................................41

SD-SDI Menu .......................................................42

SD Menu ...............................................................42

Operation Using the Supplied Remote Commander

Turning on the Power ..........................................44

Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation ............................44

Panning and Tilting ...........................................44

Zooming ............................................................45

Operating Multiple Cameras with the Remote

Commander ....................................................45

Adjusting the Camera .........................................46

Focusing on a Subject .......................................46

Shooting with Back Lighting ............................46

Storing the Camera Settings in Memory

– Presetting Feature .............................................47

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Turning on the Power ..........................................48

Operating Multiple Cameras ............................48

Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation ............................49

Panning and Tilting ...........................................49

Zooming ............................................................51

Adjusting the Camera .........................................51

Focusing on a Subject .......................................51

Shooting with Back Lighting ............................52

Adjusting the White Balance ............................52

Adjusting the Brightness ..................................52

Storing the Camera Settings in Memory

– Presetting Feature .............................................53

Storing Camera Settings ...................................53

Setting the Speed of the Camera Movement to

a Preset Position ..............................................54

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Installation and Connections

Installation ...........................................................55

Attaching an Interface Card .............................55

Installing the Camera ....................................... 56

Installing the Camera in a High Position ......... 56

Connections ..........................................................63

Connecting to an AC Outlet ............................. 63

Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote Control

Unit ................................................................. 64

Connecting a Monitor, etc., Equipped with the

Analog Component (YPbPr) Input

Connector ....................................................... 65

Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA

RS-232C Connector .......................................65

Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA

RS-422 Connector ..........................................66

Connecting a Video Monitor Equipped with

Composite Video or S Video Input

Connector ....................................................... 67

Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc., Equipped

with SDI Input Connector .............................. 67

Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input

Connectors ...................................................... 68

Connecting the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex

Unit ................................................................. 68

Connecting a Video Switcher ........................... 70

Connecting a Sync Signal Generator ............... 70

Appendix

List of Messages ................................................... 72

Troubleshooting ...................................................73

Menu Configuration ............................................ 75

Presetting Items ................................................... 78

Specifications ........................................................ 80

Dimensions .......................................................82

Pin Assignments ............................................... 85

Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422

Connection ..................................................... 88

Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug ......89

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Maintenance

Getting Started

The camera mechanism may cause abnormal noise due to wear and lubrication loss after a long period of use. To maintain optimum performance, we recommend periodic maintenance. If abnormal noise occurs, consult your Sony dealer.

Precautions

Camera function setting

Operating or storage location

• Operating or storing the camera in the following

locations may cause damage to the camera: – Extremely hot or cold places (Operating

temperature: 0

– Exposed to direct sunlight, or close to hot equipment

(e.g., near heaters) – Close to sources of strong magnetism – Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic

radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters – Locations subject to strong vibration or shock

• Use of a mobile phone close to this camera may cause a malfunction of the camera or affect the quality of images. You are cautioned to turn off any mobile phone near the camera.

• Never expose the lens to the sun or other strong

light source.

Exposing the lens to the sun or other strong light source may cause damage to internal parts. When the camera is not being used, keep it out of direct sunlight and other strong light, or protect it with a lens cover.

°C to 40 °C [32 °F to 104 °F])

Before setting the function of the camera such as pan/ tilt, angle of view, zooming, etc., install the camera suitably and fix the camera securely. If you change the camera’s installation after setting functions, differences may arise on the setting.

Recording an image

Make sure that the image is displayed correctly. If the image is not displayed correctly (the image is distorted, etc.), turn the camera off, then on again.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage a CMOS image sensor. You are cautioned that the surface of a CMOS image sensor should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser beam device is used.

Ventilation

To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the camera.

Transportation

When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials equal in quality.

Cleaning

• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical filter.

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry.

• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.

The pan/tilt mechanism

Do not disturb pan/tilt movement while power is supplied to the camera. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction. Do not touch the camera casing, the lens, or any part of the camera, when energized. It may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Precautions

Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

• when operating at a high ambient temperature

• when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)

The white flecks may be reduced by turning the camera off, then on again.

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

Focal plane

Owing to the characteristics of the pickup elements (CMOS image sensors) for reading video signals, subjects that quickly move across the screen may appear slightly skewed.

Getting Started

Flash band

If you shoot a strobe or quick-flashing light, brightness may differ between the upper and lower halves of the picture.

Flicker

If recording under lighting produced by discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, colors may vary, or horizontal stripes may appear distorted. In such cases, turn the FLICKER CANCEL function on (see page 37). Depending on lighting types, etc., such phenomena may not be improved with the FLICKER CANCEL function. It is recommend to set the shutter speed to 1/100 sec. in the areas of 50 Hz power supply frequency and to 1/60 in the areas of 60 Hz.

Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors

Overview

Features

Built-in HD/SD-SDI output

• SDI output is available without inserting an optional Interface Card. By operating the switch on the camera, you can output an HD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE 292 serial digital interface standards, or output an SD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE 259M serial digital interface standards.

Compact, HD 3CMOS video camera with

Overview

built-in pan/tilt/zoom functions

• This HD 3CMOS video camera integrates a camera block equipped with three 1/2-type Exmor CMOS sensors, a pan/tilt mechanism, and a 14-magnification optical zoom lens in a compact body. The compactness and integration allow versatile usage of the camera.

• The camera is provided with a wide-angle pan/tilt mechanism of ±170º horizontally, 90º upward and 30º downward, which enables wide-range remote shooting.

• The pan/tilt mechanism enabling smooth camera movement even at low speed, realizes a minimum pan/ tilt speed of 0.22º per second.

• The pan/tilt mechanism is remarkably quiet, even at the maximum pan/tilt speed of 60º per second.

Built-in down-converted output

The camera is equipped with video output connectors, allowing HD Interface Card. You can use the connectors for SD output now and for HD output in the future.

“HD” indicates high-definition broadcast with 1,080

or 720 effective scanning lines.

“SD” indicates standard-definition broadcast

(conventional television).

or SD2) output without inserting an

Built-in interface card slot

The camera is equipped with an interface card slot for the optional BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card, BRBK-HSD2 HD/SD-SDI Output Card, and BRBKSA1 Analog SD Output Card. Use of these Interface Cards gives the camera the capability of having versatile image output formats.

HD CMOS camera with high image quality and high-resolution remote shooting

• The 3CMOS camera system that incorporates 1/2-type CMOS image sensors with a total of 2,070,000 (1920 × 1080) picture elements allows the shooting of highdefinition images, providing superior picture quality with high sensitivity and lower smear level.

• Shooting an image using the 1080i (effective interlaced scanning: 1080 lines) high-definition format, which is equivalent to the HDTV broadcast, is enabled. The HD format can be switched (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i) with the switch at the bottom of the camera.

• A volume of information four times the capacity of a normal TV broadcast and camera image shot in 16:9 aspect ratio provides a theater-like wide screen picture.

Compatible with HD multi-format output

• The camera is compatible with the 720p (effective interlaced scanning: 720 lines) format in addition to the 1080i format. You can select the format by the switch on the bottom of the camera. You can also switch between 720/59.94p format and 720/50p format by the switch on the bottom of the camera.

Long-distance image transmission and pan/tilt/zoom control

• Combined use of the BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card, CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable and BRU-SF10 Optical Multiplex Unit, and Sony unique camera connection technology and optical digital multiplex transmission technology, allows a long distance transmission of camera images up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet) and pan/tilt/zoom control signals. Use of the optical fiber cable enables an economical and easy system configuration for long distance.

• The supplied ceiling brackets allow installation of the camera on a ceiling or a shelf, etc., in a high position.

VISCA camera protocol supported

• The camera is equipped with both RS-232C and RS422 communication interfaces. As the camera supports the industry-standard VISCA camera protocol, up to seven cameras can be connected and remotely controlled at a high communication speed of 38,400 bps.

• The optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit allows easy camera operations.

Features

External video sync function

The camera is equipped with an external video sync function to synchronize the camera images on multiple cameras. The camera also has an analog component/ RGB output connector as standard equipment.

Tally lamp

The tally lamp of the camera allows you to make sure it is selected at a glance. The tally lamp on the front side of the camera is large, enabling good visual recognition. Also, the tally lamp on the rear side of the camera enables good visual recognition from behind the camera.

System Components

In order to support multiple system configurations, a variety of optional products are available for the BRCH900 HD Color Video Camera. This section introduces these optional products as well as the accessories supplied with the camera.

Supplied Components and Accessories

Before using the camera, make sure you have the following components and accessories supplied.

Camera (1)

Overview

AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1)

AC power cord (1)

USA and Canadian model

System Components

European model

Screw 3M3

× 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 × 8 (1)

RS-422 connector plug (1)

Overview

Remote commander (1)

DC-cord secure connection attachment (1)

Requires two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).

Ceiling bracket (A) (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Ceiling bracket (B) (1)

Wire rope (1)

Optional Products

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

The joystick of the Remote Control Unit allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. The Remote Control Unit also allows remote operation of up to seven cameras. Supplied accessories: AC adaptor (1), AC power cord (1), RS-232C connecting cable (3 m (9.8 feet)) (1), RS422 connector plug (2)

System Components

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

Insert the card into the camera to allow high-bit multiplex transfer via optical fiber cable (video, audio, external video sync and control signals).

BRBK-HSD2 HD/SD-SDI Output Card

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit

Overview

The HD Optical Multiplex Unit allows a connection of up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet) using the CCFC-S200 2-core optical fiber cable. Supplied accessories: AC adaptor (1), AC power cord (1), DC-cord secure connection attachment (1), RS232C connecting cable (3 m (9.8 feet)) (1), RS-422 connector plug (1)

CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

Insert the card into the camera to allow output of an HDSDI signal conforming to SMPTE 292 serial digital interface standards, or output of an SD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE 259M serial digital interface standards. An audio signal is not output from the card.

BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card

Insert the card into the camera to allow output of various SD analog signals such as composite video, S video, component video, and RGB signals.

This is a 2-core single-mode optical fiber cable of 200 m (656 feet) long. Using the supplied extension plug allows transmission of the video and control signal from a distance up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet). Supplied accessories: extension plug (1)

Video Switcher (commercially available)

This switches the video signal input of multiple cameras.

System Components

System Configuration

The BRC-H900 HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes seven typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system.

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander

Overview

To operate the camera readily from a short distance

System configuration

This system allows you:

BRC-H900

HD video monitor

Remote Commander (supplied)

Video signal

Signal flow

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

This system allows you:

To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the Remote Control Unit

System configuration

BRC-H900

HD video monitor

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal

Signal flow

System Configuration

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

This system allows you:

• To operate up to seven cameras remotely using a single Remote Control Unit

• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick

System configuration

BRC-H900

Overview

HD video monitor

Video switcher

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal

Signal flow

System Configuration

Operating a BRC-H900 Camera from a Long Distance

This system allows you:

• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet)

• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick

• To transmit the video and control signals of the camera to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable

System configuration

Overview

BRC-H900

CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal

Signal flow

HD video monitor

BRU-SF10 Optical Multiplex Unit

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Notes

• Be sure to turn on the power of the BRC-H900 camera before you turn on the power of the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit.

• The BRC-H900 camera does not operate if nothing is connected to the BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the camera. To operate the camera, connect the BRU-SF10 Optical Multiplex Unit to the BRBK-SF1 using the CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable and turn on the power of the BRU-SF10.

• When the BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card is inserted into the BRC-H900 camera, the EXT SYNC IN connector, VISCA RS-232C IN/OUT connectors, and VISCA RS-422 connector on the rear of the camera are disabled. Use the connectors and switches on the rear of the BRU-SF10 Optical Multiplex Unit instead.

• The optional CCFC-M100 and M100HG Optical Fiber Cable cannot be used with this system.

System Configuration

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras from a Long Distance

This system allows you:

• To operate up to seven cameras remotely from a distance up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet)

• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick

• To transmit the video and control signals of the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable

System configuration

BRC-H900

CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

CCFC-S200

BRBK-SF1

CCFC-S200

BRU-SF10 Optical Multiplex Unit

BRU-SF10

Overview

HD video monitor

Video switcher

BRBK-SF1

Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal

Signal flow

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

System Configuration

Operating Multiple BRC-H900 Cameras from Short and Long Distance

This system allows you:

• To operate up to seven cameras remotely by using a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick

• To operate remotely from a distance up to 2,000 m (6,562 feet) and to transmit the video and control signals of the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable

System configuration

Overview

BRC-H900

HD video monitor

BRC-H900

Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal

Signal flow

BRBK-SF1

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

CCFC-S200

CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

BRU-SF10

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit

Video switcher

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

System Configuration

Transmitting Audio Signals Using the BRU-SF10

This system allows you:

• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 2,000m (6,562 feet)

• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick

• To transmit the video and control signals of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-SF1 Optical Multiplex Card, to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable

System configuration

Overview

BRC-H900

Video signal Audio line signal Remote control (VISCA) signal

Signal flow

Microphone

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card

Microphone amplifier

CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable

Speakers

HD video monitor

Audio amplifier

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

System Configuration

Location and Function

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lamp does not light when TALLY MODE in the SYSTEM menu (page 39) is set to OFF. Flashes at intervals of about 0.7 seconds if the rotating speed of the cooling fan motor reduces or if the motor stops, regardless of the on/off status of the back tally lamp.

Camera

Front

Overview

E SONY and HD nameplates

Pull them out to turn them over and attach upside down if required.

F POWER lamp

Lights when the camera is connected to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord. Flashes in green when the camera receives an operation command from the supplied Remote Commander.

G STANDBY lamp

Lights when the camera is turned off using the Remote Commander.

Rear

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A Lens

This is a 14-magnification optical zoom lens.

Note

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VISCA RS-422

IR SELECT

OFF ON HD SD

EXT SYNC IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IN VISCA RS-232 OUT SDI OUT

RGB/COMPONENT

DC IN 12V

Do not touch the part around the lens and ring outside the lens when energized. It may cause a malfunction of the camera.

B Tally lamp

Lights in red when a VISCA tally command is received or the camera is selected by the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) (depending on the setting mode). You can set the brightness of the tally lamp to HIGH, LOW, or OFF on the menu.

C Remote sensor

This is the sensor for the supplied Remote Commander. When you use the upper remote sensor, set IMG FLIP to ON in the SYSTEM menu (page 39). With this setting the remote sensor at the rear of the camera does not function.

D Back tally lamp

Lights in red when a VISCA tally command is received or the camera is selected by the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) (depending on the setting mode). The back tally

H VISCA RS-422 connector

Used for VISCA control. For connection to the VISCA RS-422 connector,

see “Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug” on page 89.

I 75-ohm termination switch

This switch is used when an external sync signal is used. Set it to OFF when this camera is in the middle of a daisy-chain connection of multiple cameras. Set it to ON when the camera is at the end of a daisy-chain connection or when nothing is connected to the EXT SYNC IN connector on the camera.

J IR SELECT switch

Select the camera number when you operate multiple cameras with the same Remote Commander.

Location and Function of Parts

K Remote sensor

This is the sensor for the supplied Remote Commander. This remote sensor does not function when IMG FLIP is set to ON in the SYSTEM menu.

U DC IN 12V connector

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.

Bottom

L HD/SD select switch

Outputs an SD-SDI signal from the SDI connector when the switch is set to SD, or an HD-SDI signal from the SDI connector when the switch is set to HD.

Note

Set the switch before turning the camera on.

M RGB/COMPONENT connector

Supplies the images as an analog component (YPbPr or RGB) signal.

N VISCA RS-232C IN connector

Connect to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C OUT connector of the previous camera in a daisy-chain connection.

O VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next camera in a daisy-chain connection.

P EXT SYNC IN connector

Accepts external video sync signals.

Q T VIDEO connector

Outputs the camera images as a composite video signal.

R S VIDEO connector

Outputs the camera images as an S video signal.

S SDI connector

Outputs the video signal from the camera as an HD/ SD-SDI signal.

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Overview

V Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

When you install the camera to the ceiling or on a shelf, etc., in a high position, secure the supplied ceiling bracket to these holes using the supplied four screws. The four feet are attached to the holes at the factory.

For installation, see “Installing the Camera in a High Position” on page 56.

W Tripod screw holes (1/4-20UNC)

When you install the camera to a tripod, secure the tripod to these holes.

X BOTTOM switches

Used for the output signal format selection, RS232C/RS-422 selection, baud rate selection, remote control signal output on/off and camera address setting.

For details, see “Setting of the BOTTOM switches” on page 19.

Supplies down-converted SD-SDI signals that conform to the SMPTE 259M serial digital interface standards, or HD-SDI signals that conform to the SMPTE 292 serial digital interface standards. Select HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals with the HD/SD select switch.

T Card slot

Insert the optional card, such as BRBK-HSD2, BRBK-SA1, BRBK-SF1, etc. The slot cover is attached to the camera at the factory.

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

2 3 4

1 2

3 4

Location and Function of Parts

1 Switch 1, 2 (signal format selector)

Depending on the setting of the Switch 1, 2, the signal format is changed as follows:

Remote Commander (supplied)

Signal format

Switch 1 OFF ON OFF ON Switch 2 OFF OFF ON ON

2 Switch 3 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)

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3 Switch 4 (Communication baud rate selector)

4 Switch 1, 2, 3 (Camera address selectors)

1080/

59.94i

1080/50i 720/

59.94p

720/50p

Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.

Set to ON for 38,400 bps, or OFF for 9,600 bps.

Set the address of the camera. Normally set to “0”. With this setting, addresses are assigned to the cameras automatically in the connected order by pressing the POWER button while holding down the RESET button on the RM-

AUTO

FAR

DATA SCREEN

STD REV

123

456

PRESET

SLOW FAST

L/R

DIRECTION SET

CAMERA SELECT

FOCUS

NEAR

RESET

POSITION

PAN-TILT

HOME

ZOOM

RM-EV100

POWER

MANUAL

BACK LIGHT

PAN-TILT RESET

BR300 Remote Control Unit. You can assign the camera address “1” to “7” manually by setting these selectors as follows:

Camera address

Switch 1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Switch 2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Switch 3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

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A 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.

5 Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output, or OFF to disable the output. For details about the output connector, see “Pin Assignments” on page

85.

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,

Note

Set the switches before you turn on the power of the camera. The switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch) setting is effective whenever you change its setting.

set different camera numbers.

For the camera number setting, see “Operating Multiple Cameras with the Remote Commander” on page 45.

Location and Function of Parts

B 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.

C DATA SCREEN button

Press this button to display PAGE of 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

I PAN-TILT RESET button

Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position.

J 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.

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

D 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 V or v to select the menu items and B or b to change the set values.

E 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 B/b buttons. To reset the direction of the camera movement, press the STD button while holding down this button.

F POWER button

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

G BACK LIGHT button

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

Note

This function is effect when MODE in the EXPOSURE menu is set to FULL AUTO or BACK LIGHT.

H POSITION buttons

Hold down the PRESET button and press button 1 to 6 to store the current camera direction, zoom, 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.

To install batteries

Overview

Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)

Installing batteries

Two R6 (size AA) batteries are necessary for Remote Commander (RM-EV100). To avoid risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese or alkaline batteries.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

ATTENTION

Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez.

Note

Some memory contents may not be erased even if you use the RESET button. For details of items that can be stored by the PRESET button and erased by the RESET button, see “Presetting Items” on page 78.

VORSICHT

Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen Landes befolgen.

Location and Function of Parts

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

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the EXPOSURE menu of the camera. For details, see “Functions of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 53.

This manual explains the operations of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit when it is used with BRC-H900 cameras.

When the white balance adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the B indicator lit):

The function of the control with the B indicator lit

Front

varies according to the white balance mode selected on the camera. For details, see “Functions of the R

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VALUE

– +

BRIGHT

– +

FOCUS

NEAR FAR

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LOCK

MODE

AUTO

MANUAL

ONE PUSH

PRESET

DIRECTION

POWER

RESET

SHIFT

STD REV

L/R

PANEL

BLACK

PAN-TILT

ONE PUSH

LIGHT

RESET

AWB

POSITION

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A LOCK button and indicator

Press the LOCK button for more than one second, the LOCK indicator lights and the values set by the VALUE/R, BRIGHT/B and FOCUS controls are locked. (The indicators of the locked controls are turned off.) The AUTO/MANUAL button is also disabled. Press the LOCK button for more than one second again to unlock the controls and buttons.

B VALUE/R control

When the brightness adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the VALUE indicator lit):

Adjusts the value of the item (SHUTTER, IRIS or GAIN) selected through the menu of the camera. When the VALUE indicator is lit, the function of the control varies according to the MODE setting in the EXPOSURE menu of the camera. For details, see “Functions of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 53.

When the white balance adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the R indicator lit):

The function of the control with the R indicator lit varies according to the white balance mode selected

and B controls” on page 52.

D MODE button

Press this button to select the function of the VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/B control. When the brightness adjustment mode is selected, the VALUE and BRIGHT indicators are lit. When the white balance adjustment mode is selected, the R and B indicators are lit.

E FOCUS control

Turn this control counterclockwise (toward NEAR) to focus on a near subject, and clockwise (toward FAR) to focus on a far subject.

F AUTO/MANUAL button and AUTO indicator

Press this button to select focus mode, AUTO or MANUAL. When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights and the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF button are disabled. When MANUAL is selected, the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF button are enabled (with the FOCUS indicator lit).

G ONE PUSH AF button

Press this button to perform the one-push auto focus function.

H RESET button

Hold down this button and press one of the POSITION buttons, and the memory of the camera corresponding to the pressed POSITION button is cleared to the factory-preset conditions. When multiple cameras are connected, hold down this button and press the POWER button to set the camera addresses automatically.

on the camera. For details, see “Functions of the R and B controls” on page 52.

Note

Some memory contents may not be erased even if

C BRIGHT/B control

When the brightness adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the

you use the RESET button. For details about item erased by the RESET button, see “Presetting Items” on page 78.

BRIGHT indicator lit):

Adjusts the brightness settings of the camera, etc. When the BRIGHT indicator is lit, the function of the control varies according to the MODE setting in

Location and Function of Parts

I PRESET button

Hold down this button and press one of the POSITION buttons, and the current camera settings are stored in the memory of the camera corresponding to the pressed POSITION button.

J PANEL LIGHT button

Press this button to illuminate all the POSITION buttons and CAMERA buttons. Press the button again to turn off the illumination.

K BACK LIGHT button

When FULL AUTO, or BACK LIGHT is selected with MODE of the EXPOSURE menu, press this button to set the backlight compensation function of the camera to on/off. Each time you press this button, the backlight compensation function toggles between on and off. When FULL AUTO or SPOT LIGHT is selected with MODE of the EXPOSURE menu, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to set the spotlight compensation function of the camera to on/off. Each time you press this button, the spotlight compensation function toggles between on and off.

L PAN-TILT RESET button

Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position of the camera to the initial conditions.

M ONE PUSH AWB button

When ONE PUSH is selected with the WHITE BALANCE menu of the camera, press this button to perform the one-push white balance adjustment.

N MENU button

Press this button for about one second to display or turn off the menu of the camera, or return to the main menu.

O Joystick

When the menu of the camera is not displayed

The joystick is used for pan/tilt and zoom operations. When you incline the joystick right and left, the camera pans. When you incline it forward or backward, the camera tilts. The pan/tilt speed changes according to the angle of the inclination. When you release the joystick, the camera movement stops. When you turn the dial on the upper part of the joystick clockwise, the subject becomes larger (zoom in). When you turn it counterclockwise, the subject becomes smaller (zoom out). When you press the button on the top of the joystick for one or two seconds regardless of the PAN TILT

ZOOM menu setting, the pan/tilt/zoom are reset and the camera returns to the front.

When the menu of the camera is displayed

The joystick is used for menu operations. Inclining the joystick right, left, forward and backward has the same function as pressing the arrow buttons of the supplied Remote Commander. Pressing the button on the top of the joystick has the same function as pressing the HOME button on the Remote Commander.

P SHIFT button and indicators

Hold down this button and press one of the POSITION buttons. The lower indicator lights and you can use the POSITION buttons for positions 9 to 16. If you release the SHIFT button, the upper indicator lights and the POSITION buttons can be used for positions 1 to 8.

Q L/R DIRECTION button

Hold down this button and press POSITION button 2 (REV) to reverse the pan direction to the direction in which you incline the joystick. To reset the direction, hold down this button and press POSITION button 1 (STD).

R POWER button

Press this button to light the CAMERA button(s) corresponding to the status of the connected camera(s).

Blue: The power of the camera is on. Yellow green: The camera is in standby mode. Off: No camera is connected.

Hold down this button and press CAMERA button 1 to 7 to turn on/off the power of the camera corresponding to the pressed button.

S CAMERA buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the camera from among those connected. The selected CAMERA button lights in blue.

T POSITION buttons

You can store the various camera settings such as the pan, tilt and zoom positions to the memory of the camera corresponding to each POSITION button, and load the settings in the memory.

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Location and Function of Parts

Rear/Bottom

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Y TALLY/CONTACT selector

Select the function of the TALLY/CONTACT connector. TAL LY: The tally lamp of the camera selected with the connected switcher lights. CONTACT: The contact output corresponding to the camera address selected with the Remote

MODE

RS-232C

TALLY/CONTACT

CONTACT(TALLY)

TALLY

CONTACT DC IN 12V

RS-422 ON/OFF

VISCA

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Control Unit is short-circuited against the connected switcher. CONTACT (TALLY): The contact output

Overview

corresponding to the camera address selected with the Remote Control Unit is short-circuited against the connected switcher and the tally lamp of the

U MODE selector

camera selected with the connected switcher lights.

Select the position corresponding to the VISCAcontrollable camera to be connected.

Notes

• Change the setting of the selector before you turn

Switch position Camera mode

0 Automatically selected (default) 1 BRC-300/300P 2 EVI-D70/D70P 3 EVI-D100/D100P 4 EVI-D30/D30P 5SNC-RZ30N 6 BRC-H700 7 BRC-Z700 8 BRC-Z330 9 BRC-H900

on the power of the Remote Control Unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective.

• For details about the TALLY/CONTACT selector, refer to the Operating Instructions of RM-BR300.

wh DC IN 12V connector

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.

wj DIP switches (bottom)

Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)

Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.

Switch 2 (Communication baud rate selector)

Note

Set to ON for 38,400 bps, or OFF for 9,600 bps.

Set the selector to position 9 when all the connected cameras are BRC-H900s. For other connections, set the selector to position 0.

V VISCA RS-232C connector

Connect to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the camera or the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit.

W VISCA RS-422 connector

Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the camera or the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit. An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the factory.

X TALLY/CONTACT connector

This connector is used for the tally lamp input or the contact output. Select the function of the connector using the TALLY/CONTACT selector. An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the factory.

Switch 3 (BRIGHT control function selector)

Set to ON for IRIS and GAIN adjustments, or OFF for IRIS adjustment only.

Note

Set the DIP switches before you turn on the power of the Remote Control Unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective.

wk ON/OFF switch

Press this switch to turn on/off the Remote Control Unit.

Location and Function of Parts

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex

Unit (not supplied)

Front

• An unsupported optional interface card is inserted in the card slot of the BRU-SF10. Remove the card after turning off the power, then restart the unit.

Off: The unit is in normal operation.

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ON/STANDBY

LINK

ALARM

SDDATA MIX

ONOFF

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1080i

59.9450RS232C

720p

HD OPTICAL MULTIPLEX UNIT

RS422

9600bps

38400bps

A Power switch

Turns on/off the power of this unit. Turn on the power of the BRC-H900 camera before you turn on this unit.

B Power indicator

Off: The unit’s power switch is turned off. Lit orange: The unit is starting up or in sleep mode. Lit green: The unit is in normal operation.

C LINK indicator

Lit green: The optical fiber connection between the

unit and the camera is normal. (The indicator lights in green after the system starts up.)

Lit red: Check for the following.

• The BRU-SF10 is not properly connected to the camera via optical fiber cable. Check the connections, and restart the unit.

• Image frequency settings for the camera and the BRU-SF10 are different. Check the settings after turning off the power, then restart the unit.

• The camera may be unable to start properly due to the AC adaptor being improperly connected to the DC IN connector on the camera. Check that the camera is turned on.

D ALARM indicator

Lit red: Check for the following.

• The BRU-SF10 is not properly connected to the camera via an optical fiber cable. Check the connections, then restart the unit.

• Image frequency settings for the camera and the BRU-SF10 are different. Check the settings after turning off the power, then restart the unit.

• The camera may be unable to start properly due to the AC adaptor being improperly connected to the DC IN connector on the camera. Check that the camera is turned on.

E SD indicator

This indicator lights when a BRBK-SA1 optional interface card is installed, or when a BRBK-HSD2 is installed and its rear switch is set to SD.

F Camera ID indicators

The number for the current camera address lights in orange. For details on setting the camera address, see “Q VISCA FUNCTION switches” on page 26.

G Status indicators

The current communication format, baud rate, and video format settings light in green. For details on configuring these settings, see “Q VISCA FUNCTION switches” on page 26.

H DATA MIX switch

When the SD indicator is lit, set this switch to ON to overlap the menu display with the SD image signals from any installed BRBK-SA1 and BRBK-HSD2 interface card on which the rear switch is set to SD. Set this switch to OFF to hide the menu display.

Rear

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IN OUT IN OUT

EXT SYNC

CAMERA

RGB/COMPONENT

VISCA

RS232C

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VISCA RS422

DC 12V

AUDIO OUT

FUNCTION

I CAMERA connector

Connect to the optical connector of the BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card installed in the BRC-H900 camera using the CCFC-S200 Optical Fiber Cable. A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. Do not remove this cap if you do not intend to connect an optical fiber cable. Dustproof caps are also attached to the BRBK-SF1 and CCFC-S200. Do not remove these caps when the connectors are not in use.

J EXT SYNC IN connector

Accepts external video sync signals.

Overview

Location and Function of Parts

K EXT SYNC OUT connector

Supplies external video sync signals input from the EXT SYNC IN connector. When a cable is connected to this connector, the 75-ohm termination for inputs is automatically opened, and signals input to the EXT SYNC IN connector are output from this connector.

Switches 3 to 5 (Camera address selectors)

L RGB/COMPONENT connector

manually by setting these selectors as follows:

Supplies the images from the camera as a YPbPr or

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RGB signal.

M VISCA RS-232C IN connector

Connect to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C OUT

Camera address

Switch 3 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Switch 4 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Switch 5 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

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connector of the previous camera in a daisy-chain connection.

N VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next camera in a daisy-chain connection.

Note

Cameras with addresses assigned by setting the switches to “0” and cameras with addresses assigned to “1” to “7” cannot be used together. In addition, the same address cannot be assigned to multiple cameras.

Caution

When you connect the RS-232C connecting cable of the unit to a peripheral device, use the supplied cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

O VISCA RS-422 connector

Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the camera or another BRC-H900 HD Optical Multiplex Unit.

For the connection to the VISCA RS-422 connector, see “Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug” on page 89.

P AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

Loop through output of the audio line signal input from the AUDIO IN jacks on the BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the camera via the Optical Fiber Cable.

Q VISCA FUNCTION switches

These switches are used for the VISCA communication settings.

Switch 6 (59.94/50 signal format selector)

Set to ON for output of 50 signal format, or OFF for output of 59.94 signal format. The 1080i and 720p formats are automatically applied to this unit based on the BOTTOM switch setting of the camera. Be sure to configure the same setting on this unit and the camera. Switches 7 to 10: Not used. Set them to OFF.

Note

Set the switches before you turn on the power of the unit.

R DC 12 V connector

Connect to the supplied AC adaptor.

S Card slot

Install BRBK-SA1 or BRBK-HSD2 optional interface card here. The slot cover is attached to the unit at the factory.

Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)

Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.

Switch 2 (Communication baud rate selector)

Set to ON for 38,400 bps, or OFF for 9,600 bps.

Location and Function of Parts

BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card (not supplied)

BRBK-SF1

AUDIO IN BRU

B SDI connectors 1, 2 (BNC type)

Outputs down-converted SD-SDI signals that conform to SMPTE 259M serial digital interface standards, and down-converted HD-SDI signals that conform to SMPTE 292 serial digital interface standards. When the menu display for the camera is turned ON, you can select whether to overlap the menu display with the image by using the C panel switch. For details, see “Images when menu display is ON” on page 27.

Overview

A AUDIO IN L/R jacks (phono type)

Input an audio signal (stereo), which is output from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit via the Optical Fiber Cable.

Note

The audio input on this card accepts audio line signals only. When you input audio signals from a microphone, etc., it should be connected with a microphone amplifier so that audio signals with an appropriate audio level can be input.

B Optical connector

Performs the optical digital multiplex transmission of video, audio, external sync and control signals. A dustproof cap is attached at the factory.

BRBK-HSD2 HD/SD-SDI Output Card (not supplied)

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MONITOR

BRBK-HSD2

A SDI MONITOR OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs down-converted SD-SDI signals that conform to SMPTE 259M serial digital interface standards, and down-converted HD-SDI signals that conform to SMPTE 292 serial digital interface standards. When the menu display for the camera is turned ON, the menu display signal that overlaps the images is output from this connector. When the SDSDI output card is installed in the card slot of the BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit, you can also hide the menu display by using the DATA MIX switch on the BRU-SF10. For details, see “Images when menu display is ON” on page 27.

SDI OUT

OFF

HD SD

C Panel switch

Switch between SD-SDI signals and HD-SDI signals. When outputting HD-SDI signals, you can select whether to overlap the menu display with the image output from SDI connectors 1 and 2. For details, see “Images when menu display is ON” on page 27.

Notes

• SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals cannot be supplied simultaneously.

• Set the panel switch before turning on the camera.

• Do not push the switch forcibly with a screwdriver, etc.

Images when menu display is ON

When a BRBK-HSD2 is installed in the BRC-H900 card slot

BRBK-HSD2 panel switch

Left position HD/ DATA MIX: ON (HD-SDI output)

Middle position HD/ DATA MIX: OFF (HD-SDI output)

Right position SD (SD-SDI output)

MONITOR connector

a ×

a: Menu is superimposed on image

×: Menu is not superimposed on image

SDI connectors 1, 2

Location and Function of Parts

When a BRBK-HSD2 is installed in the BRU-SF10 card slot

DATA MIX switch is set to OFF, the menu will not be displayed on the image, even if menu display for the camera is turned ON.

BRBK-HSD2 panel switch

Left position HD/ DATA MIX: ON (HD-SDI output)

Middle position HD/ DATA MIX: OFF

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(HD-SDI output) Right position SD

(SD-SDI output)

When the DATA MIX switch on the front panel of the

MONITOR connector

a ×

a: Menu is superimposed on image

×: Menu is not superimposed on image

SDI connectors 1, 2

a/×

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit is set to ON, the menu display is overlapped on all images output from the card. When the DATA MIX switch is set to OFF, the menu is not displayed.

BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card (not supplied)

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BRBK-SA1

VIDEO S-VIDEO

RGB/SYNC

A T VIDEO connector (BNC type)

Supplies analog composite signals. The aspect ratio can be configured in the SD menu of the camera.

B S VIDEO connector (4-pin mini-DIN)

Outputs S-Video signals. You can configure the aspect ratio with the SD menu of the camera.

C RGB/SYNC connector (D-sub 9-pin)

Supplies various analog signals such as composite video, S video, component video and RGB signals. The output signal can be selected in the SD menu of the camera.

Notes

• When a BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card is installed in the BRC-H900 HD Color Video Camera and menu display for the camera is turned ON, the menu display is overlapped with the image.

• When a BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card is installed in a BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit on which the front panel DATA MIX switch is set to ON and menu display for the camera is turned ON, the menu display is overlapped with the image. When the

Location and Function of Parts

Adjusting and Setting With Menus

Setting Menus

The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed.

About On-Screen Menus

You can change various settings, such as shooting conditions and system setup of the camera, while observing menus displayed on a connected monitor. This section explains how to read the on-screen menus before starting menu operations.

For full details of menu configurations, see page 75.

Note

You cannot perform pan/tilt and zoom operations while the menu is displayed.

Main Menu

To display the main menu, press the DATA SCREEN button on the supplied Remote Commander or the MENU button on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.

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1 Cursor

Selects a setting menu. Move the cursor up or down by pressing the V or v button on the Remote Commander or by inclining the joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit forward or backward.

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1 Setting menu

The name of the menu currently selected is displayed here.

2 Cursor

Selects a setting item. Move the cursor up or down by pressing the V or v button on the Remote Commander or inclining the joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit forward or backward.

3 Setting items

The setting items for this setting menu are displayed. To change a value, select the item using the V or v button on the Remote Commander or the joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit, and press the B or b button on the Remote Commander or incline the joystick on the RM-BR300 right or left.

4 Set value

The currently set values are displayed. To change a set value, use the B or b button on the Remote Commander or the joystick of the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit.

For the default value of each setting item, see “Menu Configuration” on page 75.

Adjusting and Setting With Menus

2 Menu items

To display a setting menu, select it using the V or v button on the Remote Commander or the joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit, and press the HOME button on the Remote Commander or the top button of the joystick on the RM-BR300.

3 Option card indicator

Displays the name of the interface card inserted into the card slot of the camera.

About On-Screen Menus

Operation Through

Press the HOME button. The selected menu appears.

Menus

This section explains how to operate the menu using the supplied Remote Commander, or using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied).

For details on each menu, see pages 32 through 42.

<SYSTEM> >IR RECEIVE ON IMG FLIP OFF PAN REVERSE OFF TILT REVERSE OFF DISPLAY INFO ON SYNC MASTER HD HPHASE 03 HPHASE FINE 0 STEADY SHOT OFF COLOR BAR OFF TALLY MODE LOW VERSION 1.00

Menu Operation Using the Supplied

Remote Commander

Adjusting and Setting With Menus

POWER

MANUAL

CAMERA SELECT

NEAR

FOCUS

BACK LIGHT

FAR

AUTO

DATA SCREEN

2, 4

STD

REV

456

POSITION

PRESET

RESET

PAN-TILT

RESET

HOME

FAST

ZOOM

SLOW

RM-EV100

L/R

DIRECTION SET

Move the cursor to the setting item to be changed by pressing the V or v button.

Change the value by pressing the B or b button.

<SYSTEM> >IR RECEIVE ON IMG FLIP OFF PAN REVERSE OFF TILT REVERSE OFF DISPLAY INFO ON SYNC MASTER HD HPHASE 03 HPHASE FINE 0 STEADY SHOT OFF COLOR BAR OFF TALLY MODE LOW VERSION 1.00

Press the DATA SCREEN button. The main menu appears.

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Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by pressing the V or v button.

Note

When you are operating the menu using the supplied Remote Commander, you cannot set IR RECEIVE in the SYSTEM menu to OFF. To set IR RECEIVE to OFF, use the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit or the VISCA command.

To return to the main menu

Press the DATA SCREEN button.

To return to the normal display

When the main menu is displayed, press the DATA SCREEN button. When a sub-menu is displayed, press it twice.

Operation Through Menus

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