Sony HD 3CCD User Manual
HD 3CCD Color
Video Camera
3-903-974-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
BRC-H700
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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-H700
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
Use the Sony MPA-AC1 AC power adapter provided
with this equipment as a power supply source. Any other
power sources may result in hazards such as a fire.
This product has no power switch.
Disconnect device of this equipment is the mains plug of
the AC adapter.
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to
disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
In the event of abnormal operations, disconnect the
mains plug.
WARNING (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.
IMPORTANT
Nameplate is located on the bottom.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture of this unit.
For customers in the U.S.A.
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, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in Europe
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.
INTERFACE CABLE
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply
with FCC emission limits.
Notice for CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable
Only trained and qualified personnel should be
allowed to install this equipment with the cable.
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.
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
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Precautions .............................................................5
Typical CCD Phenomena ...................................... 5
Overview
Features .................................................................. 6
System Components .............................................. 7
Supplied Components and Accessories .............. 7
Optional Products ............................................... 8
System Configuration ..........................................10
Operating a BRC-H700 Camera Using the
Supplied Remote Commander ....................... 10
Operating a BRC-H700 Camera Using the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit .......................... 10
Operating Multiple BRC-H700 Cameras Using
the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ............11
Operating a BRC-H700 Camera from a Long
Distance .......................................................... 12
Operating Multiple BRC-H700 Cameras from a
Long Distance ................................................ 13
Using BRC-H700 Cameras and VISCA-
controllable Cameras in the Same System ..... 14
Transmitting Audio Signals Using the
BRU-H700 ..................................................... 15
Using the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board to
Input the Video and Audio Signals Mixed to the
HDV Video Equipment .................................. 16
Transmitting the Audio Signal Using the BRBK-
H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card and the HFBK-
TS1 HDV Interface Board ............................. 17
Location and Function of Parts .......................... 18
Camera ............................................................. 18
Remote Commander (supplied) ....................... 20
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied) .................................................21
BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit (not
supplied) ......................................................... 24
HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board (not supplied) 25
HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board
(not supplied) .................................................25
HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board
(not supplied) .................................................26
HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board
(not supplied) .................................................26
BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card (not
supplied) ......................................................... 26
Adjusting and Setting With Menus
About On-Screen Menus .....................................27
Main Menu ........................................................27
Setting Menus ...................................................27
Operation Through Menus .................................28
Menu Operation Using the Supplied Remote
Commander .....................................................28
Menu Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit ....................................................29
EXPOSURE Menu ...............................................30
Using the ND Filter ...........................................31
COLOR Menu ......................................................31
PICTURE Menu ...................................................32
FOCUS Menu .......................................................33
PAN TILT ZOOM Menu .....................................34
SYSTEM Menu ....................................................35
STATUS Menu ......................................................36
DOWN CONVERTER Menu .............................36
HD-SDI Menu .......................................................37
PC-OUTPUT Menu .............................................37
HDV Menu ............................................................38
Operation Using the Supplied
Remote Commander
Turning on the Power ..........................................39
Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation .............................39
Panning and Tilting ...........................................39
Zooming ............................................................40
Operating Multiple Cameras with the Remote
Commander .....................................................40
Adjusting the Camera ..........................................41
Focusing on a Subject .......................................41
Shooting with Back Lighting ............................41
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature .............................................42
Operation Using the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
Turning on the Power ..........................................43
Operating Multiple Cameras .............................43
Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation .............................44
Panning and Tilting ...........................................44
Zooming ............................................................45
Adjusting the Camera ..........................................46
Focusing on a Subject .......................................46
Shooting with Back Lighting ............................46
Adjusting the White Balance ............................46
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Adjusting the Brightness .................................. 47
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature ............................................ 48
Storing Camera Settings ................................... 48
Setting the Speed of the Camera Moving to a
Preset Position ................................................ 49
Installation and Connections
Installation ........................................................... 50
Removing/Attaching the Cable Cover ............. 50
Attaching an Interface Board ........................... 50
Installing the Camera ....................................... 51
Installing the Camera on the Ceiling ................ 52
Connections .......................................................... 54
Connecting to an AC Outlet ............................. 54
Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit ................................................................. 55
Connecting a Monitor, etc. Equipped with the
Analog Component (YPbPr) Input Connector 56
Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA RS-
232C Connector ............................................. 56
Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA RS-
422 Connector ................................................ 57
Connecting a Video Monitor Equipped with
Analog RGB/Component Connectors ............ 58
Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped
with Composite Video Input Connector ......... 58
Connecting a VTR Equipped with SDI Input
Connector ....................................................... 59
Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input
Connectors ..................................................... 59
Connecting a Computer ................................... 60
Connecting the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex
Unit ................................................................. 60
Connecting a Video Switcher ........................... 61
Connecting a Sync Signal Generator ............... 62
Appendix
List of Messages ................................................... 64
Troubleshooting ................................................... 65
Menu Configuration ............................................ 67
Presetting Items ................................................... 70
Specifications ....................................................... 72
Dimensions ....................................................... 73
Pin Assignments ............................................... 76
Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422
Connection ..................................................... 79
Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug ...... 80
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Precautions
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
°C to 40°C [32°F to 104°F])
• Exposed in direct sunlight for a long time, or close to
heating 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
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.
Maintenance
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
periodical maintenance. If abnormal noise occurs,
consult with your Sony dealer.
Typical CCD Phenomena
The following phenomena may appear on the monitor
screen while you are using the BRC-H700 color video
camera. These phenomena stem from the high
sensitivity of the CCD image sensors, and do not
indicate a fault within the camera.
Vertical smear
A “smear” may appear to extend vertically from very
bright subjects, as shown below.
Video monitor
screen
This phenomenon is common to CCD imaging elements
using an interline transfer system, and is caused when
electric charge induced by infrared radiation deep within
the photo sensor is transferred to the resistors.
Aliasing
When shooting fine stripes, straight lines or similar
patterns, the lines may become slightly jagged.
Blemishes
A CCD image sensor consists of an array of individual
picture elements (pixels). A malfunctioning sensor
element will show up as a single pixel blemish in the
image. This is generally not a problem.
White speckles
When you shoot a poorly illuminated object at a high
temperature, small white dots may appear all over the
entire screen image.
Pale vertical
smear
Very bright subject (such as an
electric lamp, fluorescent lamp,
sunlight, or strong reflected light)
Getting Started
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned
that the surface of a CCD should not be exposed to
laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser
beam device is used.
Precautions / Typical CCD Phenomena
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range enables remote shooting of high-definition
Overview
Features
Compact, HD 3CCD video camera with
Overview
built-in pan/tilt/zoom functions
• The camera integrates the HD 3CCD camera block,
pan/tilt mechanism, and 12-magnification optical
zoom with 4-magnification digital zoom in a compact
body. The compactness and integration allow the
camera versatile usage.
• 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 new pan/tilt mechanism enabling smooth camera
movement even at low speed realizes a minimum pan/
tilt speed of 0.25º per second.
• The pan/tilt mechanism is remarkably quiet, even at
the maximum pan/tilt speed of 60º per second.
images with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
• Adoption of a 12-magnification optical zoom lens
that enables zooming without deterioration in picture
quality allows realistic high-definition images. Even
when you shoot a subject using maximum
magnification, clear images with minimum aberration
can be obtained by a lens system that consists of 16
lenses of 11 groups containing three aspherical lenses.
• The camera is equipped with an optical active lens
system that provides a picture blur compensation
function to prevent deterioration in the quality. The
lens itself moves up, down, left and right to
compensate immediately for the blur of an optical
axis. Three compensation effects are selectable
according to shooting conditions.
Built-in interface card slot
The camera is equipped with an interface card slot for
the optional HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board, HFBKSD1 SD Interface Board, HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface
Board, HFBK-ST1 HDV Interface Board and BRBKH700 HD Optical Multiplex Card. Use of these
interface boards gives the camera the capability of
having various image output formats.
HD CCD camera with high image quality
and high-resolution remote shooting
• The HD 3CCD camera system uses three 1/3-type HD
CCDs containing a total of 1,120,000 picture elements
that can shoot high-definition images to offer 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 on the camera.
• A volume of information of four times the capacity of
a normal TV broadcast (effective scanning: 480 lines)
and camera image shot in 16:9 aspect ratio provides a
theater-like wide screen picture.
Excellent optical performance allowing
superior quality shooting
• Adoption of Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar ® T* lens with
an aperture of 72 mm reduces chromatic aberration
and achieves high-resolution at all corners of an
image.
• Use of the multi-reflection reduction coating
minimizes unnecessary light reflection inside the lens
and significantly reduces flare and ghost to provide a
realistic image with high contrast and superior color
reproduction.
• The lens has a focal length of 32.5 mm to 390 mm
(equivalent to a 35-mm camera). The wider zooming
Long-distance image transmission and
pan/tilt/zoom control
• Combined use of the BRBK-H700 HD Optical
Multiplex Card, CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable
and BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit, and Sony’s
unique camera connection technology and optical
digital multiplex transmission technology allows short
to long distance (up to 1,000 m, or 3,281 feet)
transmission of camera images 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.
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 7 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.
• The VISCA protocol allows use of cameras and
controllers of other manufacturers together with those
of Sony.
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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.
Mounted circuit board using lead-free
solder
Lead-free solder is used for the circuit boards of the
camera for environmental reasons.
System Components
In order to support multiple system configurations, a
variety of optional products are available for the BRCH700 HD 3CCD 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
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European model
Screw 3M3
× 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 × 8 (1)
RS-422 connector plug (1)
Overview
Remote commander (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Two R6 (size AA) batteries
are not supplied.
Optional Products
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Ceiling bracket (A) (1)
Ceiling bracket (B) (1)
Wire rope (1)
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 power adaptor (1), AC power
cord (1), RS-232C connecting cable (3 m) (1), RS-422
connector plug (2)
BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit
The HD Optical Multiplex Unit allows a connection up
to of 1,000 m (3,281 feet) using the CCFC-M100HG 2core optical fiber cable.
Supplied accessories: AC power cord (1), RS-232C
connecting cable (3 m) (1), RS-422 connector plug (1)
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System Components
CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable
HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board
This is a 2-core multi-mode optical fiber cable of 100 m
(328 feet) long.
Supplied accessories: extension plug
HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board
Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical
Multiplex Unit to allow output of an analog video signal
such as the composite video, S video, component video
and RGB signals, or a down-converted SD-SDI signal.
Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical
Multiplex Unit to allow output of a signal conforming to
the VESA standards (VGA, XGA or WXGA).
HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board
Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical
Multiplex Unit to allow conversion of the video signal
from the camera and the input audio signal into the
signal conforming to the HDV standards.
BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card
Overview
HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board
Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical
Multiplex Unit to allow output of a signal conforming to
SMPTE292M serial digital interface standards, or
output of an analog video signal (component/RGB).
Insert the card into the camera to allow high-bit
multiplex transfer via optical fiber cable (video, audio,
external video sync and control signals).
Video Switcher (commercially available)
It switches the video signal input of multiple cameras.
System Components
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System Configuration
The BRC-H700 HD 3CCD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products.
This section describes nine typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system.
Operating a BRC-H700 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander
Overview
To operate the camera readily from a short distance
System configuration
This system allows you:
BRC-H700
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
Remote Commander
(supplied)
Video signal
Signal flow
Operating a BRC-H700 Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
This system allows you:
To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick of the Remote Control Unit
System configuration
BRC-H700
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
,
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System Configuration
Operating Multiple BRC-H700 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 comfortably using the joystick
System configuration
BRC-H700
BRC-H700
BRC-H700
Overview
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
Video switcher
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
,
System Configuration
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Operating a BRC-H700 Camera from a Long Distance
This system allows you:
• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable
System configuration
Overview
BRC-H700
CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable
BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
,
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
BRU-H700
Optical Multiplex
Unit
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Notes
• Be sure to turn on the power of the BRC-H700 camera before you turn on the power of the BRU-H700 HD Optical
Multiplex Unit.
• The BRC-H700 camera does not operate if nothing is connected to the BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card
inserted into the camera. To operate the camera, connect the BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit to the BRBK-H700
using the CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable and turn on the power of the BRU-H700.
• When the BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card is inserted into the BRC-H700 camera, the EXT SYNC IN
connector, VISCA RS-232C IN/OUT connectors and VISCA RS-422 connector on the rear of the camera and the
BOTTOM switches on the bottom of the camera are disabled. Use the connectors and switches on the rear of the
BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit instead.
• The optional CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable cannot be used with this system.
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System Configuration
Operating Multiple BRC-H700 Cameras from a Long Distance
This system allows you:
• To operate up to seven cameras remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable
System configuration
BRC-H700
BRC-H700
BRC-H700
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber
Cable
BRBK-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex Card
CCFC-M100HG
BRBK-H700
CCFC-M100HG
BRU-H700 Optical
Multiplex Unit
BRU-H700
BRU-H700
Overview
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
Video switcher
BRBK-H700
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
,
System Configuration
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Using BRC-H700 Cameras and VISCA-controllable Cameras in the Same System
This system allows you:
• To operate up to seven cameras supporting the VISCA protocol such as EVI-D30/D30P, EVI-D70/D70P, EVI-D100/
D100P and BRC-300/300P remotely using a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To control the BRC-H700 cameras remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet) by transmitting the video
signal and control signal using the Optical Fiber Cable
Overview
System configuration
VISCA-controllable camera
HD video monitor, VTR, etc.
VISCA-controllable camera
BRC-H700
BRC-H700
CCFC-M100HG
BRBK-H700
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber
Cable
BRBK-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex Card
BRU-H700
BRU-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex
Unit
Video switcher
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
,
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System Configuration
Transmitting Audio Signals Using the BRU-H700
This system allows you:
• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000m (3,281 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-H700 Optical
Multiplex Card to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable
System configuration
Overview
BRC-H700
,
Microphone
BRBK-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex
Card
Video signal
Audio line signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
Microphone amplifier
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber
Cable
HD video monitor
BRU-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex
Unit
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Speakers
Audio
amplifier
System Configuration
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Using the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board to Input the Video and Audio Signals Mixed to the HDV Video Equipment
This system allows you:
• To input the video signal of the camera to the HDV video equipment
• To input the video signal of the camera and the audio signal via the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board simultaneously
to the HDV video equipment
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
Overview
System configuration
BRC-H700
Video signal
Audio line signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Microphone
HFBK-TS1 HDV
Interface Board
HD video monitor
Microphone amplifier
i.Link cable
HDV VTR, etc. equipped
with the i.Link connector
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Signal flow
,
Notes
• You cannot operate pan/tilt and zoom with HDV video equipment connected to the i.LINK (HDV) OUT connector
on the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board. Use the VISCA RS-232C or VISCA RS-422 connectors instead.
• Use AUDIO DELAY in the HDV menu of the camera to compensate for the delay between the video signal of the
camera and the audio signal input to the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board (see page 26). The delay is adjustable by
STEP (approx. 24 mS).
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System Configuration
Transmitting the Audio Signal Using the BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card and the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board
This system allows you:
• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000m (3,281 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-H700 Optical
Multiplex Card to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable
• To output the audio signal transmitted via the Optical Fiber Cable as an audio signal conforming to HDV standards
from the HFBK-TS1 through the AUDIO OUT jacks on the BRU-H700 if you insert the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface
Board into the BRU-H700
System configuration
Overview
BRC-H700
BRBK-H700 HD Optical
Multiplex Card
Video signal
Audio line signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
,
Microphone
Microphone amplifier
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber Cable
HD video monitor
HFBK-TS1 HDV
Interface Board
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
HDV VTR equipped
with the i.Link
connector
i.Link cable
)
LR
i.Link (HDV
AUDIO IN
HFBK-TS1
RGB/COMPONENT
IN EXT SYNC OUT
CAMERA
IN
VISCA RS-232C
OUT
BRU-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex
Unit (rear)
VISCA RS-422
AUDIO OUT
L
R
FUNCTION
~
AC IN
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Note
The video signal delay in this system is caused by signal processing in the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board. If you are
uncomfortable with the delay, output the video signal via the RGB/COMPONENT connector on the BRU-H700.
System Configuration
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Location and Function
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G ND filter select switch (bottom of the camera
block)
Switches the setting of the built-in ND filter
according to the brightness of the subject to be shot.
For details, see “Using the ND Filter” on page 31.
Camera
Rear
Front
Overview
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OFF ON
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EXT SYNC IN
DC IN 12V
IR SELECT
OFF ON
DATA MIX
RGB/COMPONENT
R
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
j
1 2 3
k
H VISCA RS-422 connector
Used for VISCA control.
For connection to the VSCA RS-422 connector, see
“Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug” on
back cover.
I 75-ohm termination switch
A Lens
This switch is used when an external sync signal is
used. Set it to OFF when this camera is in the
B Tally lamp
Lights in red when a VISCA tally command is
received or the camera is selected by the RM-
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.
BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied).
Flashes at intervals of about 0.5 seconds if the
rotating speed of the cooling fan motor is lowered
or the motor has stopped regardless of on/off of the
J Remote sensor
This is the sensor for the supplied Remote
Commander.
tally lamp.
K DC IN 12V connector
C Remote sensor
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
This is the sensor for the supplied Remote
Commander.
L IR SELECT switch
Select the camera number when you operate
D SONY and HD nameplates
Pull them out to turn them over and attach upside
multiple cameras with the same Remote
Commander.
down if necessary.
M VISCA RS-232C IN connector
E 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
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 the daisy chain
connection.
operation command from the supplied Remote
Commander.
N VISCA RS-232C OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to
F STANDBY lamp
Lights when the camera is turned off using the
the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next
camera in the daisy chain connection.
Remote Commander.
With the cable cover attached
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VISCA RS-422
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
OFF ON
EXT SYNC IN
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DC IN 12V
IR SELECT
OFF ON
DATA MIX
RGB/COMPONENT
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Location and Function of Parts
O EXT SYNC IN connector
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Accepts external video sync signals.
P Card slot
Insert an optional interface board, HFBK-HD1,
HFBK-SD1, HFBK-XG1, HFBK-TS1 or BRBKH700.
The slot cover is attached to the camera at the
factory.
Q RGB/COMPONENT connector
Supplies the images as analog component (YPbPr
or RGB) signal.
R 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.
S Cable cover
The cable cover is attached to the camera at the
factory. To remove the cable cover, see page 50.
Note
Do not carry the camera by holding the cable cover.
Otherwise, the cable cover may come off and the
camera may fall.
Bottom
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V 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.
Setting of the BOTTOM switches
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4
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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 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps.
4 Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)
Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output, or
OFF to disable the output.
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3
4
5
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T Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes
When you install the camera to the ceiling, 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 on the
Ceiling” on page 52.
U Tripod screw holes (1/4-20UNC)
When you install the camera to a tripod, secure the
tripod to these holes.
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 RMBR300 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
01234567
Switch 4 is not used.
Note
Set the switches before you turn on the power of the
camera.
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Remote Commander (supplied)
C DATA SCREEN button
Press this button to display the main menu. Press it
again to turn off the menu. If you press the button
when a lower-level menu is selected, the display
POWER
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CAMERA SELECT
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2
Overview
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4
5
1
AUTO
FAR
DATA SCREEN
STD REV
123
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PRESET
SLOW FAST
T
W
L/R
DIRECTION SET
FOCUS
POSITION
PAN-TILT
HOME
ZOOM
NEAR
BACK LIGHT
RESET
T
W
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MANUAL
PAN-TILT
RESET
7
8
9
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goes back to a higher-level menu.
Note
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.
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.
Note
If two or more cameras are adjacent and have the
same camera number, they are operated
simultaneously with the same Remote Commander.
When you install the cameras close to each other,
set different camera numbers.
For the camera number setting, see “Operating
Multiple Cameras with the Remote Commander”
on page 40.
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.
F POWER switch
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.
H POSITION buttons
Hold down the PRESET button and press button 1
to 6 to store the current camera direction, zooming,
focus adjustment and backlight compensation in
the memory of the pressed number button.
To erase the memory contents, hold down the
RESET button and press button 1 to 6.
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
Installing batteries
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Two R6 (size AA)
batteries (not supplied)
Caution
To avoid risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese
or alkaline batteries.
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied)
This manual explains the operations of the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit when it is used with BRC-H700
cameras.
For operations with other cameras, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the RM-BR300.
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 with 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 47.
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
on the camera. For details, see “Functions of the R
and B controls” on page 47.
C BRIGHT/B control
When the brightness adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the
BRIGHT indicator lit):
Adjusts the value of the brightness of the camera,
etc.
When the BRIGHT 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 47.
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VALUE
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BRIGHT
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FOCUS
NEAR FAR
LOCK
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MODE
B
AUTO
AUTO
MANUAL
ONE PUSH
AF
RESET
PRESET
SHIFT
DIRECTION
POWER
1
9
STD REV
L/R
1
PANEL
BLACK
PAN-TILT
ONE PUSH
LIGHT
LIGHT
RESET
AWB
POSITION
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A LOCK button and indicator
Press the LOCK button for more than one second,
and 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.
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
varies according to the white balance mode selected
on the camera. For details, see “Functions of the R
and B controls” on page 47.
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 a nd AUTO in dicator
Press this button to select focus mode, AUTO or
MANUAL.
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When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights
and the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF
button are disabled.
Press this button for about one second to display or
turn off the menu of the camera, or return to the
main menu.
When MANUAL is selected, the FOCUS control
and the ONE PUSH AF button are enabled (with
O Joystick
the FOCUS indicator lit).
When the menu of the camera is not
G ONE PUSH AF button
Press this button to perform the one-push auto focus
function.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
K BACK LIGHT button
Remote Commander.
When FULL AUTO, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri or
GAIN Pri is selected with MODE of the
EXPOSURE menu, press this button to enable the
backlight compensation function of the camera.
Press it again to disable the function.
Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button
to enable the spotlight compensation function of the
camera. This function adjusts the exposure to a
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.
darker level if a portion of the shooting object is
illuminated.
To disable the spotlight compensation, hold down
the SHIFT button and press this button again.
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
L PAN-TILT RESET button
Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position of the
direction, hold down this button and press
POSITION button 1 (STD).
camera to the initial conditions.
R POWER button
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.
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.
N MENU button
Off: No camera is connected.
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Location and Function of Parts
Hold down this button and press CAMERA button
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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.
Rear/Bottom
MODE
RS-422 ON/OFF
RS-232C
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TALLY/CONTACT
CONTACT(TALLY)
TALLY
CONTACT DC IN 12V
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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.
Overview
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
Control Unit is short-circuited against the
connected switcher.
CONTACT (TALLY): The contact output
corresponding to the camera address selected with
the Remote Control Unit is short-circuited against
the connected switcher and the tally lamp of the
camera selected with the connected switcher lights.
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U MODE selector
Select the position corresponding to the VISCAcontrollable camera to be connected.
Switch position Camera mode
0 Automatically selected (default)
1 BRC-300/300P
2 EVI-D70/D70P
3 EVI-D100/D100P
4 EVI-D30/D30P
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6 BRC-H700
Note
Set the selector to position 6 when all the connected
cameras are BRC-H700s. 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-H700 HD Optical Multiplex
Unit.
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Note
Change the setting of the selector before you turn
on the power of the Remote Control Unit.
Otherwise, the setting is not effective.
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)
Set to ON for 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps.
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.
W VISCA RS-422 connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the
camera or the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex
Unit.
Location and Function of Parts
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BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex
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Unit (not supplied)
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AUDIO OUT
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CAMERA
RGB/COMPONENT
IN
VISCA RS-232C
D Card slot
Insert an optional interface board, HFBK-SD1,
HFBK-HD1, HFBK-XG1 or HFBK-TS1.
A Power switch
The slot cover is attached to the unit at the factory.
Turns on/off the power of the HD Optical Multiplex
Unit.
Turn on the power of the BRC-H700 camera before
you turn on the HD Optical Multiplex Unit.
E AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
Loop through output of the audio line signal input
from the AUDIO IN jacks on the BRBK-H700 HD
Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the camera via
B Power indicator
the Optical Fiber Cable.
Lit in green: The HD Optical Multiplex Unit is in
normal operation.
Lit in red: The power of the camera is turned off.
F ~AC IN connector
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
Turn it on.
Flashing in red: Abnormal operation of the HD
Optical Multiplex Unit. Display the component
video signal on the monitor and check the error
message. Check also the connection.
G CAMERA connector
Connect to the optical connector of the BRBK-
H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card installed in the
BRC-H700 camera using the CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber Cable.
For the error message, see “List of Messages” on
A dustproof cap is attached at the factory.
page 64.
H EXT SYNC IN connector
C DATA MIX switch
Accepts external video sync signals.
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.
I EXT SYNC OUT connector
Supplies external video sync signals input from the
EXT SYNC IN connector.
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FUNCTION
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Location and Function of Parts
J RGB/COMPONENT connector
Supplies the images from the camera as YPbPr or
RGB signal.
K 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 the daisy chain
connection.
L VISCA RS-232C OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next
camera in the daisy chain connection.
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