The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RM-BR300
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
T o av oid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
Use an AC power adapter provided wi th this equ ipment
as a power supply source . Any other po wer sources ma y
result in hazards such as a fire.
Disconnect device o f this equipment is t he 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.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipm ent into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
If you have any quest ions about this product, yo u may
call:
Sony's Business Information Center (BIC) at
1-800-686-Sony (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services
Center
6900-29, Daniels Parkway, PMB 330
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No:RM-BR300
Responsible Party: Sony Electron i cs Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number:858-942-2230
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 receiv ed,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installat ion. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular install ation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interfere nce to radi o
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the in terference by one or more of th e
following measures:
Y ou are cautioned th at any changes or modifi cations 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 lim its for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
INTERFACE CABL E
This device requires shielded inte rface cables to comply
with FCC emission li mits.
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Table of Contents
Overview
Features .................................................................. 4
The optical thre e-axis joystick allows
comfortable pan/tilt/zoom operations.
Easy operatio n of ve rsatile camera
adjustments
Using the buttons on the unit, you can easily perform
various camera adjustments such as auto focusing, onepush auto focus adjustment, AE adjustment, one-push
auto white balance adjustment and backlight
compensation.
The VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 communication
interfaces allow high-speed, long-distance
communication.
The unit is capable of controlling up to seven cameras
connected in daisy chain.
A tally lamp input/contact output terminal (9pin connector plug ) allows co nn ec tio n of a
video switcher.
Preset feature to save camera settings
The unit allows saving up to 16 combinations* of
camera settings such as pan/tilt/zoom positions an d
other camera adjustment values in the memory of the
camera.
Operating or storage location
Operating or storing the unit in the following loca tions
may cause damage to the unit:
• 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 t o
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 unit.
Transportation
When transporting the unit, repack it as originally
packed at the factory or in materials equal in quality.
Cleaning
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of
the unit. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft
cloth dampened w ith a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene
or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.
* The number of positions to be sav ed diffe rs depending
on the connected camera
Controllable Sony VISCA cameras
The unit can control the following cameras:
• BRC-300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera
• EVI-D100/D100P Color Video Camera
• EVI-D70/D70P Color Video Camera
• EVI-D30/D30P Color Video Camera
This manual explains the functions of the unit for the
EVI-D100/D100P, EVI-D70/D70P and EVI -D30/D30 P
cameras.
For functions when the BRC-300/300P is connected,
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the
BRC-300/300P.
Note
The operable functions are limited to those that the
camera is equipped with.
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Features / Precautions
Location and Function
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This manual focuses on the operations of the RMBR300 when it is used with cameras other than BRC300/300P.
For operations with the BRC-300/300P, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the BRC-300/
300P.
Front
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VALUE
– +
BRIGHT
– +
FOCUS
NEAR FAR
LOCK
R
MODE
B
AUTO
AUTO
MANUAL
ONE PUSH
AF
2
3
4
5
6
7
A LOCK button and indicator
Press the LOCK button for more than one second,
and the LOCK indicator lights and the v alues 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.
DIRECTION
RESET
PRESET
1
SHIFT
9
STDREV
L/R
POWER
1
PANEL
BLACK
PAN-TILT
ONE PUSH
LIGHT
LIGHT
RESET
AWB
POSITION
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CAMERA
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MENU
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C BRIGHT/B control
When the brightness adjustment mode is selected
with the MODE button (with the BRIGHT
indicator lit), this control adjusts the value of the
brightness of the came ra, etc.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the B
indicator lit), this control adjusts the B. GAIN (blue
gain) (except the EVI-D30/D30P).
When the BRIGHT indicat or is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the exposure mode
selected on the camera. F or details, see “Functions
of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 5.
Functions of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls
The functions of the VALUE control and the BRIGHT
control change according to the exposure mode setting
on the camera, as follows:
Exposure mode
on the camera
FULL AUTONot usedExposure
SHUTTER PriShutter speed
IRIS PriIris controlExposure
BRIGHTNot usedBrightness level
MANUALShutter speed
Function of
VALUE control
control
control
Function of
BRIGHT control
compensation level
control*
Exposure
compensation level
control*
compensation level
control*
control
Iris control
Overview
B VALUE/R control
When the brightness adjustment mode is selected
with the MODE button (with the V ALUE indicator
lit), this control adjusts the value of the item
(SHUTTER or IRIS) selected on the camera.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the R
indicator lit ), thi s cont ro l adju sts th e R. GAI N (red
gain) (except the EVI-D30/D30P).
When the VALUE indicator is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the exposure mode
selected on the camera. For details, see “Functions
of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 5.
*When the exposure compensation fun ction is acti vated
on the camera.
D MODE button
Press this button to select the function of the
VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/L 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
This control is enabled when MANUAL is selected
with the AUTO/MANU AL button. T urn the control
counterclockwise (toward NEAR) to focus on a
near subject, and clockwise (to ward FAR) to focus
on a far subject.
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5
Overview
F AUTO/MANUAL b utton a nd AUTO indicator
Press this button to select focus mode AUTO or
MANUAL.
When AU TO is selected, the A UTO i ndicator lights
and the camera focuses automati cally on the subject
in the center of the screen. The F OCUS control and
the ONE PUSH AF button are disabled.
When MANUAL is selected, the FOCUS control
and the ONE PUSH AF button are enabled (with
the FOCUS indicato r lit).
G ONE PUSH AF button
This button is enabled when MANUAL is selected
with the AUTO/MANUAL button. Press the button
to perform the one-push auto focus function (except
the EVI-D30/D30P).
H RESET button
Hold down this button an d press POSITION b utton
1 to 16, and the memory of the camera
corresponding to the pressed POSITION button is
cleared to the factory-preset conditions.
When multiple cameras are connected, the camera
addresses are set by holding down this button and
pressing the POWER butto n.
I PRESET button
Hold down this button an d press POSITION b utton
1 to 16, and the current camera settings are stored
in the memory of the camera corresponding to the
pressed POSIT I ON button.
J PANEL LIGHT button
Press this button to illuminate a ll the POSITION
buttons and CAMERA buttons. Press the button
again to turn off the illumination.
K BACK LIGHT button
When the FULL AUT O e xposure mode is selected
on the camera, press this button to enab le the
backlight compensation function of the camera.
Press it again to disable the function.
L PAN-TILT RESET button
Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position of the
camera to the initial conditions.
M ONE PUSH AWB button
When the ONE PUSH white balance mode is
selected on the camera, press this button to perform
the one-push white balance adjustment.
N MENU button
For the BRC-300/300P camera, pr ess this butt on to
display the menu of the camera, return to the main
menu or turn off the menu.
For other cameras, press this button to turn the onscreen data display on or off.
O Joystick
The joystick is used for p an/tilt and zoom
operations. Select the camera you want to control
using the CAMERA buttons and operate the
joystick.
Panning and tilting
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.
Zooming
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).
To face the camera back to the front
When you press the b utton on the top of t he joystick
for one or two seconds with or without the menu
displayed, the pan/tilt/zoom are rese t and the
camera returns to the front.
P SHIFT button and indicators
Press this button for mor e than one second to select
the function of the POSITION button s for positions
1 to 8 or positions 9 to 16.
The upper indicator lights for positions 1 to 8, and
the lower indicator for positions 9 to 16.
Q L/R DIRECTION button
The camera is preset to face toward the right
whenever the joystick is inclined to the right. Hold
down this button and press POSITION button 2
(REV) to reverse the pan direction to the direction
in which you incline the joystick. To reset the
direction, hold down this button and press
POSITION button 1 (STD).
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Location and Function of Parts
R POWER button
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Press this button to light the CAMERA button(s)
corresponding to the status of the connected
camera(s).
Blue: The power of the camera is on.
Yellow green: The camera is in standby mode.
Off: No camera is connected.
Hold down this button and press CAMERA button
1 to 7 to turn on/off the power of the camera
corresponding to the pressed button.
S CAMERA buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the camera from
among those connected. The selected CAMERA
button lights in blue.
T POSITION buttons
You can store various camera settings such as the
pan, tilt and zoom pos itions to the memory of the
camera corresponding to each POSITION button,
and load the settings in the me m ory.
Rear/Bottom
W VISCA RS-422 connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the
camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Unit.
An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the
factory.
X TALLY/CONTACT connector
This connector is used for the tally lamp input or the
contact output.
Select the function of the connector using the
TALLY/CONTACT selector.
An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the
factory.
Y TALLY/CONTACT selector
Select the function of the TALLY/CONTACT
connector.
TALLY: The tally lamp of the camera selected
with the connected switcher lights.
CONTACT: The contact output corresponding to
the camera address selected with this unit is shortcircuited against the connected switcher.
CONTACT (TALLY): The contact output
corresponding to the camera address selected with
this unit is short-circuited against the connected
switcher and the tally lamp of the camera selected
with the connected switcher lights.
Overview
MODE
RS-232C
RS-422ON/OFF
VISCA
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TALLY/CONTACT
CONTACT(TALLY)
TALLY
CONTACT DC IN 12V
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U MODE selector
Select the position c orresponding to the VISCAcontrollable camera to be connected.
Connect to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of
the camera or the BR U-300/300P Opti cal Multiplex
Unit.
wh DC IN 12V connector
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
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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.
wk ON/OFF switch
Press this switch to turn on/off this unit.
Note
Set the switches before you turn on the power of this
unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective.
Location and Function of Parts
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Connections and Operations
Connections and Operations
Connections
Connecting a Camera Equipped
with a VISCA RS-232C Connector
1
Connect this unit to the camera using the RS-232C
connecting cable supplied with this unit.
2
Connect this unit to an AC outlet using the supplied
AC power adaptor and AC power cord.
Camera
Connecting cables
Use the following connecting cable to connect devices
in this system.
Cable Part No.Number
RS-232C cable
(3m (10feet))
RS-232C cable
1-590-879-3X1
OFFON
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
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VIDEOS VIDEO
1 2 3
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VISCA RS-422
!
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
DC IN
12V
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable (supplied)
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
VISCA RS-232C
DC IN 12V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to AC outlet
AC power cord
(supplied)
to AC outlet
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connect ors, check that
the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 7) is set
to RS-232C.
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Connections
Connecting a Camera Equipped
Connecting Multiple Cameras
with a VISCA RS-422 Connector
You can use the VISCA RS-422 connectors to connect
this unit to the camera instead of the VISCA RS-232C
connectors. Use of the VISCA RS-422 connectors
allows the connection up to 1,200 m (3,937 feet) away.
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plugs that come with this unit.
For making the cabl e, refer to the pin assignments of the
VISCA RS-422 connector (page 17).
For the use of the RS-422 connector plugs, see page 18.
Camera
to AC outlet
Equipped with VISCA RS-232C
Connector
Connections with the VISCA RS-232C cables (cross
type) enable control of up to seven cameras wi th a single
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
VISCA RS-232C
RS-232C cable (supplied)
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
to VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
Connections and Operations
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
VISCA RS-422
DC IN 12V
AC power cord
(supplied)
to AC outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 7)
is set to RS-422.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, the VISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
OFFON
IR SELECT
EXT SYNC IN
75
VIDEOS VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
First camera
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
OFFON
IR SELECT
EXT SYNC IN
75
VIDEOS VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
Second camera
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
OFFON
IR SELECT
EXT SYNC IN
75
VIDEOS VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
Third to Seventh camera
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
Connections
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Connections and Operations
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connect ors, check that
the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 7) is set
to RS-232C.
To assign camera addresses
Before operating, you must assign the camera addresses
to the connected cameras as follows. Then you can
switch the camera to be controlled simply by pressing
the corresponding CAMERA button.
1
Turn on the power of all the connetcted cameras
and this unit.
2
Hold down the RESET button and press the
POWER button on this unit.
The unit recognizes the connected cameras and
assigns them camera addresses 1 to 7 automatically
in the connected order.
3
Press the POWER butt on on this unit and check that
the CAMERA buttons light.
The number of the lit CAMERA buttons indicates
how many cameras have the addresses assigned.
Now you can switch the came ra you want to control
by pressing the C AMERA button.
OFFON
75
EXT SYNC IN
First camera
1 2 3
IR SELECT
VIDEOS VIDEO
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
to VISCA RS-42 2
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
to AC outlet
Connecting Multiple Cameras
Equipped with VISCA RS-422
Connector
Connection via the VISCA RS-422 connectors enables
control of multiple cameras. This allows the connection
up to 1,200 m (3,937 feet) away.
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plug that comes with this unit.
For making the cabl e, refer to t he pin assignme nts of the
VISCA RS-422 connector (page 17).
For the use of the RS-422 connector plugs, see page 18.
For the wiring diagram of VISCA RS-422 connection,
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the
BRC-300/300P.
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 7)
is set to RS-422.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, the VISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
OFFON
IR SELECT
EXT SYNC IN
75
VIDEOS VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
Second camera
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
OFFON
IR SELECT
EXT SYNC IN
75
VIDEOS VIDEO
VISCA RS-422
IN VISCARS-232C OUT
Third to Seventh camera
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
VISCA RS-422
!
DC IN
12V
to AC outlet
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