Sony BRC Series, BRC-H900, BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, BRC-Z330 System Manual

BRC Series System Guide

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Table of contents

1

What is the BRC Series? ................................4

Product Lineup .................................................7

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3

Key Features ......................................................8

4

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

5

Location and Function of Parts ................14

5.1 BRC Series of Cameras ................................14

5.1.1 BRC-H900 ..............................................14

5.1.2 BRC-H700 ..............................................16

5.1.3 BRC-Z700 .............................................. 17

5.1.4 BRC-Z330 ................................................ 19

5.1.5 BRC-300/300P ........................................ 20

5.2 Optical Multiplex Units .................................21

5.2.1 BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex Unit for
use with the BRC-H900 and BRC-Z330 ... 21

5.2.2 BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit
for use with the BRC-H700 and BRC-

Z700 .........................................................23

5.2.3 BRU-300/300P SD Optical Multiplex

Unit for use with the BRC-300/300P .....24

5.3 Optical Multiplex Cards and Optional Video

Cards .............................................................24

5.3.1

BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card

5.3.2 HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board .............. 25

5.3.3 HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board ............... 25

5.3.4 HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board ...........25

5.3.5 HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board .............25

5.3.6 BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card ..26

5.3.7 BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output Card ....26

5.3.8 BRBK-HD2 HD-SDI Output Card ............26

5.3.9 BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card .........26

5.3.10 BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component

Card ....................................................26

5.3.11 BRBK-302 SDI Card .............................26

5.3.12 BRBK-304 DV Card .............................27

5.3.13 BRBK-HSD2 HD/SD-SDI Output Card ...27

5.3.14 BRBK-SA1 Analog SD Output Card .....27

5.3.15 BRBK-SF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card ..28

5.4 IP Control Cards ............................................28

5.4.1 BRBK-IP10 for use with the BRC-H900

and BRC-Z330 ........................................ 28

5.4.2 BRBK-IP7Z for use with the BRC-Z700 ..... 28

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Basic Set-up and Operation ......................30

6.1 Connections .................................................30

6.2 Monitor Set-up ...............................................30

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Remote Operation.........................................31

7.1 IR Remote Commander Unit ........................31

7.2 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ....................32

7.2.1

Features ......................................................... 32

7.2.2

Operation ...................................................... 33

..24

Operation with the RM-IP10 IP Remote

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Controller

8.1 Required Equipment .....................................43

8.2 System Configuration ...................................44

Operation with the BRS-200 Remote

9

Camera Operating Switcher

9.1 System Configuration ...................................45

9.2 CAM mode/Switcher mode ........................45

9.3 Connecting the BRC Series with the BRS-200

(RS-422) .........................................................46

Operation with the AWS-G500 Series

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Anycast Station

10.1 Controlling cameras with the AWS-G500

Series Anycast Station ................................ 47

10.2 Controlling the camera with VISCA

support ........................................................ 48

10.3 Operating the PGM and NEXT Selection

buttons from the RM-BR300 ........................49

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Using the BRC Series Cameras as a

.......................................................... 43

..................... 45

..............................................47

Second Camera for the Sony Video
Conferencing Systems

Specifications .................................................51

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13

Dimensions.......................................................52

14

Techinical Appendix ....................................59

14.1 Color Adjustment .......................................59

14.2 Color Detail ................................................59

14.3 Color AE ...................................................... 59

14.4 KNEE/GAMMA Adjustment ........................59

14.5 Sync Lock Setting ........................................60

14.6 Audio Configuration ...................................60

14.7 Function priority .......................................... 61

14.8 Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug ...61

14. 9 Wiring Diagram ..........................................62

14.9.1 Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422
Connection for the RM-BR300 and

RM-IP10 ................................................62

14.9.2 Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422

Connection for the BRS-200 ...............63

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Installing the Camera in a High Position ... 64

................................. 50

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What is the BRC Series?

The BRC Series consists of five Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) cameras – the BRC-H900, BRC-H700, BRC-Z700,
BRC-Z330, and BRC-300/300P. They offer wide and smooth pan/tilt/zoom capabilities together with
exceptional picture quality from SD to Full HD images. You can remotely control these cameras using the
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. As a flagship model, the BRC-H900 delivers greatest sensitivity (F10) and
horizontal resolution (more than 1,000 TV lines in HD-SDI output) to meet the needs of highly quality­conscious applications. The BRC Series is perfect for a variety of remote video shooting applications, and
each camera integrates easily into a wide range of indoor and outdoor systems.
These features enable more and more users to enjoy the benefits of BRC Series cameras, particularly in
education, broadcast, bridal, and corporate applications. And with their advanced remote capabilities,
these cameras also enable a reduction in manned operation.

Video Out

Switcher, Recorder, Monitor, Projector, etc.

P/T/Z Color Video Cameras

Optical Multiplex Units Optional Video Cards Optical Fiber Cables

Control

Remote Control Unit

Added Functionality

with

Optional Accessories

*The RM-IP10 is compatible with the BRC-H900, BRC-Z700, and BRC-Z330 only.

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What is the BRC Series?

Applications

Corporate/Boardroom

BRC Series cameras are excellent for various
business communication applications, such as
videoconferencing, corporate training, and
transmission of managers’ regular speeches. Each
of the cameras in this series offers particular
features and advantages, providing a variety of
cameras for any application. The cameras are
easy to operate and can be quickly reset after
each use simply by touching a button on the
supplied controller – which recalls pre-specified
positions for capturing speech and switching
scenes.

Auditorium/Concert Hall

With its pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z) capability, a single
camera can capture a wide shooting range
during an entire live performance, including
audience shots. Therefore, with the BRC Series,
fewer cameras and camera operators are
required, resulting in huge cost savings. These
cameras make it easy to get close-ups of
performers from locations that are typically difficult
for a camera operator to reach. Additionally, each
camera’s compact size and quiet movement
doesn’t distract the audience from the
performance.

City Council

Remotely controlled by the RM-BR300, BRC Series
cameras quickly capture all of the actions at
council meetings or trials. Each camera provides
simple, streamlined operation by offering multiple
presets which pre-define P/T/Z positions.

Sports Events

With high-speed and extremely smooth pan/tilt
movement, BRC Series cameras can follow the
quick, spontaneous flow of sports action. With
cameras installed in high positions, operators can
obtain extensive views of each event, and capture
shots at unique angles, typically very difficult to
achieve with conventional shooting. Also, optical
fiber connection (max. 2,000 m) achieves long­distance data transfer and enables single-operator
broadcasting.

What is the BRC Series?

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Studio

The BRC Series is also ideal for use in the
broadcast industry. The BRC-H900, BRC-H700,
BRC-Z700, and BRC-Z330 can output HD-SDI
signals*
broadcasters who seek uncompromising picture
quality. With flexible installation, these cameras
can be easily integrated into a working studio with
tripods or ceiling brackets. For the wide angles
required in studio shooting, wide conversion lenses
are available*
benefits, including quiet and smooth P/T/Z
movement, a tally indicator, cost-efficiency, and
more.

*1 The BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, and BRC-Z330 require optional

*2 Wide conversion lenses are available for the BRC-Z700

1

– a necessity for highly demanding

2

. And there are numerous other

video cards.

and BRC-300.

Houses of Worship

By using large screens in combination with highly
sensitive BRC Series cameras, clear video images
can be delivered with accurate color
reproduction. Attendees can become more
involved in the service and follow ongoing events
better than ever before. With a variety of
peripheral components, a range of user-friendly
systems can be designed to suit the size and
budget of every organization.

Education

By deploying BRC Series cameras, teachers can
offer students new educational opportunities
anytime and anywhere. With the real-time
distribution of lectures and other educational
content, academic institutions can deliver
e-learning classes, and professors can efficiently
share their opinions and collaborate via networked
communication.

Weddings

Pre-installed BRC Series cameras are ideal for
capturing wedding ceremonies since their silent
movement will not disturb the ceremony. With
high picture performance and zooming
capabilities, these cameras can capture natural
facial expressions and, for example, the graceful
movements of the bride. Also, due to their
compact and sleek design, these cameras blend
easily into the surrounding environment.

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What is the BRC Series?

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Product Lineup

BRC-H900

The BRC-H900 is a flagship model, equipped with three 1/2-type
“Exmor” 3CMOS sensor. This camera offers greatest performance of
minimum illumination, as low as four lux, among BRC series cameras.*
Therefore it delivers excellent quality HD and SD picture even in dark
environment. Furthermore, with the use of RM-IP10 Remote Controller
and BRBK-IP10 IP Control Card, the camera can be controlled through
IP network. This flexibility of installation enables to install up to 112 units
of cameras and up to five units of RM-IP10 controller depending on
customer’s requirements.

* At 50IRE, F1.9, +24 dB.

BRC-H700

Equipped with three 1/3-type HD CCDs, the BRC-H700 offers excellent
picture quality with high sensitivity and a high resolution of 1,070,000
effective pixels. This camera has the best sensitivity of the BRC Series; it
therefore delivers superior performance in dimly lit environments, such
as concert or wedding halls. Moreover, the camera offers the widest
viewing angle of the BRC Series, delivering wider images of each
scene and providing a complete picture of ongoing events.

BRC-Z700

The BRC-Z700 offers a resolution of 1,040,000 effective pixels by
deploying three 1/4-type ClearVid™ CMOS image sensors in
combination with Sony-developed DSP technology. This camera
includes a 20x optical auto-focus zoom lens with an optical image
stabilizer. The perfect choice for long-distance-shooting applications,
such as sporting coverage, this camera provides dual SD/HD outputs,
enabling users to smoothly shift towards adopting a total HD system.

BRC-Z330

Equipped with single 1/3-type 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, the
BRC-Z330 delivers stunning HD images and SD images. This camera
enables 1080i and 720p to be integrated in various HD systems. It also
outputs SD signals simultaneously for further system flexibility; this is
particularly useful when instigating a system upgrade. Added to this,
the camera’s quiet movement, compact size, light weight, and stylish
design broaden the options when developing ideal applications.

BRC-300/300P

The standard-definition BRC-300 comes equipped with three 1/4.7­type Advanced HAD™ CCD sensors. This camera delivers dependable
picture quality and is the best for costefficient SD applications. It can
capture images in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, the latter providing a
wider viewing angle.

Product Lineup

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3

The BRC-H900
The BRC-H700
The BRC-Z700
The BRC-Z330
The BRC-300/300P

Optical multiplex card

Optical fiber cable

RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit

Optical Multiplex Unit

(BRU-SF10, BRU-H700, BRU-300/300P)

Video out

Max. 2km

(BRC-H900/BRC-Z330)

Max. 1km

(BRC-H700/BRC-Z700)

Max. 500 m

(BRC-300/300P)

Key Features

All-in-one P/T/Z Design

Stylish design suitable for most
environments

The sleek design can complement almost any
environment, including the interior décor of
houses of worship, wedding halls, public
spaces, and more.

Unobtrusive design ideal for reality
shows and live events

The unobtrusive design of the BRC Series allows
speakers and audiences to concentrate on
discussions and lectures without being
distracted. These inconspicuous cameras help
to capture natural expressions and behavior.

Long-distance Operation Using an Optical Fiber Cable

Cost Efficiency

While each camera in the BRC Series
incorporates CCD or CMOS image sensor, 12x
to 20x zoom lenses, and P/T/Z movements, they
are also reasonably priced, and are ideal for
remote video shooting
applications.

With outstanding functionality and a large number
of peripheral components to choose from, you
can design a variety of user-friendly systems.

Uncompressed digital data – including video,
external sync, and camera control signals – can
be transmitted over a long distance using an
optical multiplex unit, an optical multiplex card,
and an optical fiber cable. The maximum distance

When using an optical fiber connection, optional video cards are used with the optical multiplex unit to provide a variety

Note

of video signals. In this configuration, camera video outputs are also available from the camera unit itself. When you use
an optional multiplex card inserted into the camera, you cannot control the camera directly by the RM-BR300. You can
control the camera only from the RM-BR300 through the BRU-SF10, BRU-H700 or BRU-300/300P.

between the optical multiplex unit and the
camera is 2000 m for the BRC-H900 and BRC-Z330,
1000 m for the BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700, and 500 m
for the BRC-300/300P.

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Key Features

Versatile Video Outputs

By using optional video cards with the BRC Series, a variety of video signals can be output, enabling a wide
range of system configurations.

HD/SD-SDI, HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB, Composite, Y/C

The BRC-H900

The BRC-H700

The BRC-Z700

BRU-SF10

BRBK-HSD2

BRU-H700

BRU-H700

BRBK-HSD1

BRBK Series

HD/SD-SDI

HFBK Series

HFBK Series

HD/SD-SDI

HD/SD-SDI,

Down Converted SD

HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB

HD-SDI, i.LINK (HDV), WXGA, XGA, VGA, Down Converted SD

HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB, Composite, Y/C

HD-SDI, i. LINK (HDV), WXGA, XGA, VGA, Down Converted SD

BRC-Z330

The BRC-300/300P

BRU-SF10

BRBK-HSD2

BRU-300/300P

BRBK Series

HD/SD-SDI

BRBK Series

HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB, Composite, Y/C

HD/SD-SDI,

Down Converted SD

Composite, Y/C

RGB, SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), SD-SDI, i. LINK (DV)

Key Features

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Simultaneous Control of Multiple Cameras

The RM-IP10 Remote Control Unit can operate up to 112 units of BRC cameras (BRC-H900, BRC-Z700, and
BRC-Z330) though an IP network. The BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher and the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit can be used to operate up to seven cameras.

RM-IP10

Remote Control Unit (IP)

RM-BR300

Remote Control Unit (VISCA)

BRS-200

Remote Camera
Operating Switcher

Other Features

Flexible installation

The BRC Series can be placed on a desktop, mounted on the ceiling, used with a tripod, or
installed in an outdoor housing kit, depending on your applications.

Flat surface Ceiling Mount Placed on a tripod Outdoor Housing Kit

BRC Series cameras can be ceiling-mounted with a supplied ceiling

Note

bracket and screws. For use with a tripod, the camera has a standard
¼-20 UNC receptor. For the tripod and the outdoor housing kit, please
contact to the regional headquarters.

= 4.5 – 7 mm
= 0.18 – 0.27 inches

1

/ 4 -20UNC

Multiple presets

The BRC-H900, BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, and, the BRC-Z330 each have sixteen presets and the BRC-300/300P
has six presets to which pre-defined pan/tilt/zoom positions and other parameters can be allocated.
These presets can be recalled at the touch of a button of the BRS-200, the RM-BR300, or the IR remote
commander unit to easily capture video from pre-specified areas.

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Key Features

IP Control

The BRC-H900, BRC-Z700, and BRC-Z330 can be controlled though an IP network with the use of an RM-IP10
IP Remote Controller and BRBK-IP10 or BRBK-IP7Z IP Control Card. This functionality allows for flexible
configurations, and enables the installation of up to 112 units of BRC cameras and up to five units of RM­IP10 controller depending on customer requirements.

BRC-H900, Z330, Z700

BRBK-IP10 or IP7Z

RM-IP10*

(No. 1)

1

BRC-H900, Z330, Z700

BRBK-IP10 or IP7Z

RM-IP10

(No. 1)

IP Remote Controller

•ComfortableP/T/Zoperationwith

the optical three-axis joystick.

•Versatilecameraadjustmentby

simple panel operation.

•TheuseofIPtechnologyallows

flexible installation and easy
operation.

•Presetfeaturesavescamera

settings (up to 16 positions).

*1: The RM-IP10 is compatible with the

BRC-H900, BRC-Z700, and BRC-Z330 only.

(No. 2)

BRC-H900, Z330, Z700

(No. 3)

BRBK-IP10 or IP7Z

Switching HUB

RM-IP10

(No. 2)

BRBK-IP10*

RM-IP10

(No. 3)

2

RM-IP10

(No. 4)

IP Control Card

•ThecameracanbecontrolledbyIP

connection using the RM-IP10 IP
Remote Controller.

•Outputofimagesshotbythe

camera as HD-SDI signals that
conform to the SMPTE292M serial
digital interface standards or as
down-converted SD-SDI signals that
conform to the SMPTE259M serial
digital interface standards.

*2: The BRBK-IP10 is compatible with the

BRC-H900 and BRC-Z330 only.

BRC-H900, Z330, Z700

(No. 112)

BRBK-IP10 or IP7Z

PC (for System Setting)

RM-IP10

(No. 5)

BRBK-IP7Z*

3

IP Control Card

•ThecameracanbecontrolledbyIP

connection using the RM-IP10 IP
Remote Controller.

•Outputofimagesshotbythe

camera as HD-SDI signals that
conform to the SMPTE292M serial
digital interface standards or as
down-converted SD-SDI signals that
conform to the SMPTE259M serial
digital interface standards.

*3: The BRBK-IP7Z is compatible with the

BRC-Z700 only.

Key Features

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4

System Configuration

You can configure a variety of systems to meet your application needs by choosing HD and/or SD components.
Users can choose either HD or SD system components.

BRC and BRU System

BRC-H900 BRC-H700 BRC-Z700 BRC-Z330 BRC-300/300P

Wide
Conversion
Lens

Optical Multiplex
Card (inserted to
the BRC Series)

BRBK-SF1 BRBK-H700 BRBK-MF1 BRBK-SF1 BRBK-303

— — — — VCL-0737W

Optical Fiber
Cable

Optical
Multiplex
Unit

Optional
Video Card
(inserted to
the BRC
Series)

IP Control
Card

Remote
Control Unit
(IP)

Remote
Control Unit
(VISCA)

CCFC-S200

(Single-mode)

BRU-SF10

(Supports
Single-mode optical fiber)

BRBK-HSD2

HD/SD-SDI

BRBK-SA1

Analog SD Output

BRBK-IP10 — BRBK-IP7Z BRBK-IP10 —

RM-IP10 — RM-IP10 RM-IP10 —

CCFC-M100HG

(Multi-mode)

BRU-H700

(Supports
Multi-mode optical fiber)

HFBK-HD1

HD-SDI, HD Component
(Y/Pb/Pr), RGB

HFBK-SD1

SD-SDI, Composite, Y/C,
SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), RGB

HFBK-TS1

i.LINK (HDV)

HFBK-XG1

WXGA, XGA, VGA

RM-BR300

BRBK-HSD1

HD-SDI, SD-SDI

CCFC-S200

(Single-mode)

BRU-SF10

(Supports
Single-mode optical fiber)

BRBK-HSD2

HD/SD-SDI

BRBK-SA1

Analog SD Output

CCFC--M100

(Multi-mode)

BRU-300/
300P

(Supports Multi-mode optical fiber)

BRBK-301

Composite, Y/C, SD Component
(Y/Cb/Cr), RGB

BRBK-302

SD-SDI

BRBK-304

i.LINK (DV)

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System Configuration

Live Broadcast_01

BRC Cameras

Presentation Material (PC)

Audio Source

RM-BR300

Video Switcher with

Audio Mixer

Monitor (PGM)

Monitor (MV)

Recorder

Broadcast/Streaming

PA

Live Broadcast_02

* There are two types of optical fiber cable (single-mode/Multi-mode). Please refer to the specifications.

Optical

multiplex card

BRC Cameras

Optical fiber

cable*

Optical

Multiplex

Unit

Optional

video card

RM-BR300

Monitor (PGM)

Video
Audio
Control (VISCA)

Presentation Material (PC)

Audio Source

Presentation_01

BRC Cameras

Presentation Material (PC)

RM-BR300

Video Switcher with

Audio Mixer

Monitor (MV)

Video Switcher with

Audio Mixer

Recorder

Broadcast/Streaming

PA

Monitor (PGM)

Monitor (AUX1)

Monitor (MV)

Projector (PGM)

Audio Source

Projector (PGM)

PA

System Configuration

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5

Location and Function of Parts

5.1 BRC Series of Cameras

The following is a summary of the location and function of BRC-H900, BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, BRC-Z330, and
BRC-300/300P parts.

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5.1.1 BRC-H900

Rear

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IR SELECT

VISCA RS-422

OFF ON HD SD

75

EXT SYNC IN

IN VISCA RS-232 OUT SDI OUT

R

VIDEO S VIDEO

RGB/COMPONENT

DC IN 12V

RGB/COMPONENT connector

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Pr/R 9 NC

2 Y/G 10 GND

3 Pb/B 11 GND

4 GND 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD-OUT

6 GND 14 Tri-level Sync/Bi-level VD

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1

VISCA RS-422 connector

2

75 Ω 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.

3

IR SELECT switch

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

4

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.

5

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.

Set the switch before turning the camera on.

Note

7

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 daisy­chain connection.

8

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.

9

EXT SYNC IN connector

10

VIDEO connector

11

S VIDEO connector

12

SDI connector

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

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.

13

Card slot

14

Location and Function of Parts

14

DC IN 12V connector

Bottom

15 16 17

15

Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

16

Tripod screw holes (1/4-20UNC)

17

BOTTOM switches

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

O

1

N

2
3
4

O

1

N

2
3
4

1

2

3

4
5

4

Switch 1, 2, 3 (Camera address selectors)

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

Camera
address

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3

5

Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output,
or OFF to disable the output.

Please note that the same camera address

Note

cannot be assigned to two or more different
cameras. Furthermore, you must set the switches
before you turn on camera power.

1

Switch 1, 2 (signal format selector)

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

Signal
format

Switch 1 OFF ON OFF ON

Switch 2 OFF OFF ON ON

2

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

1080/

59.94i

1080/50i

720/

59.94p

720/50p

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

3

Switch 4 (Communication baud rate
selector)

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

Location and Function of Parts

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5.1.2 BRC-H700

Rear

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VISCA RS-422

IN VISCA RS-232C OUT

EXT SYNC IN

OFF ON

75

1 2 3

DC IN 12V

IR SELECT

OFF ON

DATA MIX

RGB/COMPONENT

R

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1

VISCA RS-422 connector

2

75 Ω termination switch

This switch is used when an external sync signal
is utilized. Set it to OFF when the 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.

3

Remote sensor

This is the sensor for the supplied IR Remote
Commander Unit.

With the cable cover attached

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

OFF ON

75

EXT SYNC IN

DC IN 12V

RGB/COMPONENT

R

VISCA RS-422

IN VISCA RS-232C OUT

OFF ON

10

RGB/COMPONENT connector

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Pr/R 9 NC

2 Y/G 10 GND

3 Pb/B 11 GND

4 GND 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD-OUT

1 2 3

IR SELECT

DATA MIX

6 GND 14 Tri-level Sync/Bi-level VD

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

11

DATA MIX switch

Set the switch to ON to overlap the menu with
the video signal output from the installed
interface board. Set it to OFF not to overlap the
menu.

12

Cable cover

Bottom

13 14 15

4

DC IN 12V connector

5

IR SELECT switch

Selects the camera number when you operate
multiple cameras with the same IR Remote
Commander Unit.

6

VISCA RS-232C IN connector

Connects to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
When you join multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C OUT connector of the
previous camera in the daisy chain.

7

VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

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

8

EXT SYNC IN connector

Card slot

9

13

Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

14

Tripod screw holes

15

BOTTOM switches

(1/4-20UNC)

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

1

O

1

N

2
3
4

O

1

N

2
3
4

Switch 1 (59.94i/50i signal format selector)

1

Set to ON for output of 50i signal format, or OFF
for output of 59.94i signal format.

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

2

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

Switch 3 (

3

Communication baud rate selector

Set to ON for 38400 bps, or OFF for 9600 bps.

2

3

4

5

)

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Location and Function of Parts

4

Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output,
or OFF to disable the output.

Camera address selectors

5

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

Camera
address

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3

Note

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Switch 4 is not used.

Please note that the same camera address
cannot be assigned to two or more different
cameras. Furthermore, you must set the switches
before you turn on camera power.

5.1.3 BRC-Z700

Rear

1

VISCA RS-422 connector

2

75 Ω termination switch

This switch is used when an external sync signal
is utilized. 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.

3

DATA MIX switch

Set the switch to ON to overlap the menu with
the video signal output from the installed
interface board. Set it to OFF not to overlap the
menu.

1 2 3 4 5 6

R

OFF ON

OFF ON

DATA MIX

IR SELECT

1 2 3

75

RGB/COMPONENT

DC IN 12V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VISCA RS-422

IN VISCA RS-232C OUT S VIDEO

EXT SYNC IN VIDEO

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

4

Remote sensor

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

5

IR SELECT switch

Selects the camera number when you operate
multiple cameras with the same IR Remote
Commander Unit.

6

RGB/COMPONENT connector

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Pr/R 9 NC

2 Y/G 10 GND

3 Pb/B 11 GND

4 GND 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD-OUT

6 GND 14 Tri-level Sync/Bi-level VD

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

7

VISCA RS-232C IN connector

Connects to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
When you join multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C OUT connector of the
previous camera in the daisy chain.

Location and Function of Parts

17

8

15

VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

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

9

EXT SYNC IN connector

10

VIDEO connector

11

S-VIDEO connector

12

Card slot

13

DC IN 12V connector

Bottom

14 15 16

(Composite out)

5

Camera address selectors

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

Camera
address

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3

Note

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Switch 4 is not used.

Please note that the same camera address
cannot be assigned to two or more different
cameras. Furthermore, you must set the switches
before you turn on camera power.

14

Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

Tripod screw holes

16

BOTTOM switches

(1/4-20UNC)

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

1

O

1

N

2
3
4

O

1

N

2
3
4

1

Switch 1 (59.94i/50i signal format selector)

Set to ON for output of 50i signal format, or OFF
for output of 59.94i signal format.

2

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

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

3

Switch 3 (

Communication baud rate selector

Set to ON for 38400 bps, or OFF for 9600 bps.

4

Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output,
or OFF to disable the output.

2

3

4

5

)

18

Location and Function of Parts

5.1.4 BRC-Z330

15

Rear

1

DC IN 12V connector

2

VISCA RS-422 connector

3

IR SELECT switch

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

4

Remote sensor

This is the sensor for the supplied Remote
Commander Unit.

5

DATA MIX switch

Set the switch to ON to overlap the menu with
the video signal output from the installed
interface board. Set it to OFF not to overlap the
menu.

6

75 Ω 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.

7

EXT SYNC IN connector

8

VISCA RS-232C IN connector

Connect to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
When you connect multiple cameras, connect
it to the VISCA RS-232C OUT connector of the
previous camera in the daisy chain
connection.

VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

9

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

10

S VIDEO connector

11

T VIDEO connector

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Pr/R 9 NC

2 Y/G 10 GND

3 Pb/B 11 GND

4 GND 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD-OUT

6 GND 14 Tri-level Sync/Bi-level VD

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

Bottom

14

Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

* The BRC-Z330 has one Tripod screw hole unlike other

BRC cameras.

14 15 16

Tripod screw hole (1/4-20UNC)

16

BOTTOM switches

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

1

O

1

N

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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B

1

Switch 1 (59.94/50 signal format selector)

Set to ON for output in 1080/50i (720/50P)
signal format, OFF for output in 1080/59.94i
(720/ 59.94P) signal format.

2

Switch 2 (1080i/720p signal format selector)

Set to ON for output in 720p signal format, OFF
for output in 1080i signal format.

3

Switch 3 (

RS-232C/RS-422 selector

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

Switch 4 (Communication baud rate selector)

4

Set to ON for 38400 bps, or OFF for 9600 bps.

2

3

4

5

6

7

)

12

Card slot

13

RGB/COMPONENT connector

Location and Function of Parts

19

5

Switches 5-7 (

Camera address selector

)

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

Camera
address

Switch 5

Switch 6

Switch 7

6

Switch 8 (Infrared signal output switch)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Switch 4 is not used.

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output,
or OFF to disable the output.

7

Switches 9, 10

These switches are not used.

Please note that the same camera address

Note

cannot be assigned to two or more different
cameras. Furthermore, you must set the switches
before you turn on camera power.

5.1.5 BRC-300/300P

Rear

1

75 Ω termination switch

This switch is used when an external sync signal
is utilized. 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.

2

IR SELECT switch

Selects the camera number when you operate
multiple cameras with the same IR Remote
Commander Unit.

1 2 3 4

1 2 3

OFF ON

IR SELECT

75

EXT SYNC IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

7 8 9 10 11 5 6

R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IN VISCA RS-232C OUT

VISCA RS-422

!

DC IN

12V

3

Remote sensor

This is the sensor for the supplied IR Remote
Commander Unit.

4

VISCA RS-422 connector

5

EXT SYNC IN connector

6

VIDEO connector

7

S-VIDEO connector

8

VISCA RS-232C IN connector

(Composite out)

Connects to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
When you join multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C OUT connector of the
previous camera in the daisy chain.

9

VISCA RS-232C OUT connector

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

10

DC IN 12V connector

11

Card slot

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Location and Function of Parts

Bottom

12 13 14

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

2

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

12

Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes

13

Tripod screw holes

14

BOTTOM switches

(1/4-20UNC)

Setting of the BOTTOM switches

1

O

1

N

2
3
4

O

1

N

2
3
4

1

Switch 1 (No connection)

Always keep it OFF.

2

3

4

5

Switch 3 (

3

Communication baud rate selector

Set to ON for 38400 bps, or OFF for 9600 bps.

Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)

4

Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output,
or OFF to disable the output.

Camera address selectors

5

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

Camera
address

Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3

Note

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Switch 4 is not used.

Please note that the same camera address
cannot be assigned to two or more different
cameras. Furthermore, you must set the switches
before you turn on camera power.

)

5.2 Optical Multiplex Units

The following provides information on the location and function of BRU-SF10, BRU-H700 and BRU-300/300P
parts.
With these optical multiplex units, you can transmit uncompressed digital data including video, external
sync, and camera control signals.

1

5.2.1

Rear

BRU-SF10 HD Optical Multiplex

Unit for use with the BRC-H900
and BRC-Z330

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

IN OUT IN OUT

EXT SYNC

CAMERA

RGB/COMPONENT

11 10 9

VISCA

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RS232C

VISCA RS422

L

R

AUDIO OUT

DC 12V

FUNCTION

10

8

1

CAMERA connector

2

EXT SYNC IN connector

3

EXT SYNC OUT connector

4

RGB/COMPONENT connector

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 Pr/R 9 NC

2 Y/G 10 GND

3 Pb/B 11 GND

4 GND 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD-OUT

6 GND 14 Tri-level Sync/Bi-level VD

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

Location and Function of Parts

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