Sony HDC-X300, HFU-X310, HDC-X310, HDC-X300K, HDC-X310K User Manual

Multi-purpose Cameras

BRC-300P BRC-H700 HDC-X300/K HDC-X310/K HFU-X310

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Explore a different viewpoint.

From natural history and documentaries to sports, live events and reality shows, television viewers are demanding a more exciting, more involving on-screen experience.

Searching for an ever-wider palette of creative options, programme makers are looking for new ways to captivate audiences with a unique Point of View that stands out from the crowd.

Opening up a new world of High Definition and Standard Definition shooting possibilities, the Sony range of remote multi-purpose cameras gives broadcasters greater flexibility than ever before. Without the size and bulk of a full-sized camera – and its operator – it’s easier to pick the perfect Point of View that suits your creative vision. Grab a grandstand view from the roof of a sports stadium or concert hall. See animals close up in their natural habitat. Go where no camera has ever been before – and give your viewing audience a unique experience that’s like no other.

There’s a range of compact, feature-packed Sony multi-purpose cameras to suit all your Standard Definition and High Definition acquisition requirements. Compact and lightweight but without sacrificing imaging performance or advanced features, Sony multi-purpose cameras are the ideal choice in any situation. Mounted on a crane or in a plane or helicopter, they’re the perfect choice to capture stunning wide-area images.

Their discreet size and remote operation also makes Sony multi-purpose cameras the ideal option when you don’t want your presence to interfere with what’s happening on the other side of the camera lens. Catch more intimate, revealing reactions from reality show contestants. Get closer to wildlife and natural subjects without them knowing you’re even there.

Isn’t it time to give your production a new viewpoint?

Remote

multi-purpose

cameras

Explore a different

BRC-H700 HDC-X300/K HDC-X310/K

BRC-300P

High Definition

Standard Definition

STUDIO PRODUCTION

Remote cameras are an integral part of today’s automated news studios and other production environments. Adjustment of pan/tilt/zoom can be controlled via a range of systems.

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY

Get nearer to natural subjects in their own habitat and capture images that would be impossible for a human camera operator to obtain.

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Mounted in a helicopter, light aircraft or on a crane, a remote camera affords breathtaking aerial views without the weight penalty of a full-sized camera and operator.

POINT OF VIEW

See the big picture with a clear view of what’s happening in an operating theatre, lecture room, concert hall or sports stadium. As a permanently installed weather-cam, this multi-purpose camera provides broadcast-quality pictures round the clock from a fixed viewpoint.

SPORTS

Positioned behind the goal-mouth or at the track-side, a compact camera offers a perfect close-up view of the action without distracting athletes and judges.

LIVE EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS

More businesses are demanding a high-quality acquisition solution for corporate events and live presentations. Pictures from a remotely controlled camera can be presented to audiences for projection, recording or streaming via the web. Sony multi-purpose cameras are an ideal partner for the Sony AWS-G500 Anycast Station

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Live Content Producer that allows high-clarity HD images to be seamlessly integrated with PC and other sources for big-screen projection.

REALITY PROGRAMMES

Multi-purpose cameras are an integral part of today’s reality programmes, Controlled remotely, they can provide a superb quality close-up view of what’s happening without disturbing contestants.

Sony multi-purpose cameras are suitable for a wide range of applications where you need to acquire High Definition or Standard Definition pictures with maximum creative freedom and operational flexibility.

A new world of exciting applications

viewpoint

Superb Picture Quality with a Mega Pixels 3CCD

The BRC-300P incorporates three 1/4.7-type Advanced HAD

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CCD sensors with a total of 1,070,000 pixels allowing the camera to deliver outstanding picture quality with high-resolution and accurate colour reproduction. The BRC-300P produces low-noise images and is ideal in low-illuminated shooting environments or when shooting dark subjects.

Precision 16:9 Technology

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

High-Performance Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism

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

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

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

FEATURES

System Configuration

RM-BR300

Control Panel

Supplied IR Remote

Commander Unit

BRBK-301 Component/RGB

BRBK-303

BRBK-302 SDI

BRBK-301 Component/RGB

BRBK-302 SDI

BRC-300P

BRU-300P

BRC-300P

RM-BR300

Composite Video/S-Video

Video Cassette Recorder

RS-232C/

RS-422

RS-232C/

RS-422

Monitor

SHORT-DISTANCE OPERATION LONG-DISTANCE OPERATION

BRC-300P

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Versatile Video Outputs

The BRC-300P can be used with a range of versatile optional interface cards that allow for flexible analogue and digital system configurations. Choose from the following interface cards for a solution that meets your individual requirements:

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BRBK-301*

Analogue RGB/Component

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BRBK-302*1 SDI

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

*1 Can be installed into the both BRC-300P and

BRU-300P.

Ceiling or Desktop Mount Installation

Thanks to Sony’s Image Flip functions, the BRC-300P can be ceiling-mounted using the supplied ceiling mount kit or can also be used on your desktop.

Six Presets

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

Multi-function IR Remote Commander

Unit

Basic camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/ Zoom functions and six preset patterns can be controlled from the supplied IR Remote Commander.

Easy-to-use and Ergonomicallydesigned Remote Control Unit

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

Optical Multiplex Unit

With the optional BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card and the optional BRU-300P Optical Multiplex Unit, uncompressed digital data including external sync and camera control can be transmitted via the BRU-300P Optical Multiplex Unit. With only a single cable connection required between the camera and the optical multiplex unit, the system is extremely easy to install. The maximum cable length between these units is 500 metres – allowing multiple cameras to be located virtually anywhere you want.

What’s more, the BRU-300P Optical Multiplex Unit is equipped with two builtin card slots identical to the ones found in the BRC-300P camera allowing for flexible analogue and digital system configurations.

BRBK-302

Optional Board mounted on BRC-300P (rear)

BRBK-301 / BRBK-302

Optional Boards mounted on BRU-300P (rear)

RM-BR300

RS-232C/RS-422

BRC-300P

BRU-300P

Monitor

Switcher Projector

Video Cassette

Recorder

Tally Signal (Contact closure)

Video Signal

MULTIPLE-CAMERA OPERATION FROM A REMOTE LOCATION

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