Sony SRG-300H User Manual
HD Color
Video Camera
4-537-921-11 (2)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SRG-300H
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .............................................. 3
Camera and Supplied Accessories .....3
System Configuration ........................5
Location and Functions of Parts and
Controls ..............................................8
Camera ..........................................8
Infrared Remote Commander
(supplied) ........................11
Adjusting and Setting with
Menus
About On-Screen Menus.................. 14
Main Menu .................................14
Setting Menus .............................14
Control Button Display
Section .............................15
EXPOSURE Menu ...........................16
WHITE BALANCE Menu ...............17
PICTURE Menu ...............................18
PAN TILT ZOOM Menu .................19
SYSTEM Menu ................................20
STATUS Menu ................................21
Operation Using the
Supplied Infrared Remote
Commander
Before Operating.............................. 22
Turning on the Power .......................22
Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation .......... 23
Panning and Tilting ....................23
Zooming .....................................24
Operating Multiple Cameras with
the Infrared Remote
Commander .....................25
Adjusting the Camera .......................25
Focusing on a Subject .................25
Shooting with Back Lighting ..... 26
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
— the Presetting Feature ................. 26
Installation and Connection
Installing the Camera....................... 28
Installing the Camera on a
Desk ................................ 28
Attaching the Camera to a
Tripod ............................. 28
Installing the Camera Using the M3
Fixing Screw Holes ........ 28
Installing the unit on the
ceiling ............................. 29
Connections ..................................... 32
Connecting to an AC Outlet ....... 32
Connecting a Computer ............. 33
LAN connection ......................... 34
Connecting the RM-IP10 IP Remote
Controller ........................ 34
LAN connection ......................... 35
Connecting a Video Monitor, etc.,
Equipped with HDMI Input
Connector ....................... 36
Appendix
Message List.................................... 37
Troubleshooting............................... 38
Menu Configuration ........................ 40
Preset Items ..................................... 43
Specifications .................................. 45
Using the VISCA RS-422 connector
pin assignments .............. 47
License ............................................. 48
Table of Contents
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B Overview
Features
• The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera
(utilising approximately 2 million valid
pixels) allows for high-definition shooting
with superior picture quality.
• Adopts 30 times optical magnification,
F1.6 high power and luminous zoom lens.
• By adopting its wide and dynamic range
functions, you can see the optimised
shooting image which incorporates bright
and dark subjects at the same time.
• Adopts the industry standard RS-232
interface of VISCA camera protocol in
external communication. It is possible to
operate from long distances by using both
RS-232 and RS-422.
• You can install the camera on ceilings due
to the functions of high-speed and wide
range pan/tilt action and vertical image
flip.
• You can use the infrared remote
commander to set the camera and also to
select panning, tilting and zooming from
the setting menu.
• You can store up to 16 kinds of camera
direction and camera status into the
camera.
• You can use the LAN cable for external
communication. This will make system
construction easier.
• The camera can be set for a variety of HD
video formats and has an HDMI interface
terminal. The HDMI video interface is in
widespread use.
Camera and Supplied Accessories
Overview
When you unpack, check that all the
supplied accessories are included.
Camera (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC power cord (1)
Infrared remote commander (1)
Features / Camera and Supplied Accessories
3
Ceiling bracket (A) (1)
VISCA RS-422 connector plug (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Ceiling bracket (B) (1)
Wire rope (1)
Screw +M 3×8 (8)
Optional Products
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Operate up to 112 cameras that are
compatible with IP connection using the
LAN connection. Up to five RM-IP10 IP
remote controllers can be installed to the
same system.
The joystick of the IP remote controller
allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom
operations. The IP remote controller also
allows operation of up to seven cameras by
using the RS-232 connections or RS-422
connections.
Supplied accessories: AC adaptor (1), AC
power cord (1), RS-422 connector plug (2),
CD-ROM (1)
4 Camera and Supplied Accessories
System Configuration
The SRG-300H HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using
optional products. This section describes three typical system examples with the required
components and the main usage of each system.
Operating a SRG-300H Camera Using the Supplied Infrared Remote
Commander
This system allows you:
To operate the camera readily from a short distance
System configuration
SRG-300H
HD video monitor
Overview
Infrared Remote Commander
(supplied)
Video signal
Signal flow
System Configuration
5
Operating a SRG-300H Camera Using the RM-IP10 IP Remote
Controller
This system allows you:
To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the IP remote controller, and to
perform the Preset operation using the button.
System configuration
HD video monitor
SRG-300H
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
,
Note
Select the MODE selector of RM-IP10 to position 0 (automatically selected) when using a
combination of SRG-300H and RM-IP10. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of
RM-IP10.
6 System Configuration
Operating Multiple SRG-300H Cameras Using Multiple IP Remote
Controllers
System configuration
• You can connect up to 112 cameras and five IP remote controllers.
• The joystick of the IP remote controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations.
System configuration
HD video monitor
Camera
SRG-300H
Camera
SRG-300H
Video switcher
Camera
SRG-300H
Overview
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
PC for the setting
Video signal
Remote control (LAN) signal
Signal flow
,
es
Switching hub
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Note
You cannot use the RS-232 and RS-422 connections when using the LAN connection.
System Configuration
7
Location and
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2 2
Functions of Parts
and Controls
Camera
Front
1
D STANDBY lamp
The orange lamp lights when the camera
is turned off using the infrared remote
commander.
Rear
A Lens
This is a 30-magnification optical zoom
lens.
B Infrared remote commander
sensors
These are sensors for the supplied
infrared remote commander.
C POWER lamp
The green lamp lights when the camera
is connected to an AC outlet using the
supplied AC power adaptor and AC
power cord. It takes about 15 to
30 seconds to display the image after the
lamp lights.
The green lamp flashes when the camera
receives an operation command from the
supplied infrared remote commander.
8 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
E Infrared remote commander
sensors
These are sensors for the supplied
infrared remote commander.
F IMAGE FLIP switch
Flips the image upside down. Normally
set this to OFF when you use the camera.
When the camera is attached to the
ceiling, set this to ON. Turn off the unit
before setting the IMAGE FLIP switch.
Then, turn the power on by connecting
the power adaptor, by VISCA
CONTROL or the infrared remote
commander. When you switch this, the
preset setting is returned to the initial
setting.
G VISCA RS-422 connector
To communicate via RS-422, use this
connector.
Use the supplied VISCA RS-422
connector plug.
H SYSTEM SELECT switch
Used for selecting the video format of
the signal to be output from the HDMI
video connector.
For details, see “Setting of the SYSTEM
SELECT switch” (page 10).
I HDMI video connector
Supplies the images as a HDMI video
signal or DVI video signal.
J IR SELECT switch
Select the camera number when you
operate multiple cameras with the same
infrared remote commander.
K VISCA IN connector
Connect to a computer via an RS-232
interface. When you connect multiple
cameras, connect it to the VISCA OUT
connector of the previous camera in the
daisy chain connection.
L VISCA OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras,
connect it to the VISCA IN connector of
the next camera in the daisy chain
connection.
O Reset switch
The reset switch is available only when
LAN is set. If you press this switch with
a pointed tip for about five seconds, the
camera will reboot and the IP settings
will return to the factory default.
Factory settings for IP
IP address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Name: CAM1
Bottom
Overview
M LAN connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connect to a switching HUB that is
compatible with 10BASE-T/100BASETX using a LAN cable (category 5 or
higher, shielded twisted pair).
When a link is established, the green
indicator lights, and it flashes during
communication. While connected with
100BASE-TX, the yellow indicator also
lights.
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector
for peripheral device wiring that might
have excessive voltage to this port.
Follow the instructions for this port.
N DC 12 V connector
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
P BOTTOM switches
Used for LAN and VISCA CONTROL
switching, RS-232 and RS-422
switching, 9,600 bps and 38,400 bps
baud rate selection and IR signal output
setting.
For details, refer to the setting of the
BOTTOM switches (page 10).
Q Tripod screw hole
R Ceiling bracket mounting screw
holes
Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
9
Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT
switch
This switch allows you to select the video
format of the signal to be output from the
HDMI video connector.
SRG-300H
Set this arrow to the
desired video format.
Switch
position
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Video format
1920×1080p/59.94
No output
1920×1080p/29.97
1920×1080i/59.94
1280×720p/59.94
1280×720p/29.97
EDID
VISCA CONTROL
1920×1080p/50
No output
1920×1080p/25
1920×1080i/50
1280×720p/50
1280×720p/25
No output
No output
59.94 Hz
system
–
–
50 Hz
system
–
–
Notes
• Be sure to set this switch before you turn
on the power of the camera. You can also
set this switch in the standby mode of the
camera. After completing the setting, turn
on the power of the camera by connecting
it to an AC outlet using the supplied AC
power adaptor and AC power cord, by
using the VISCA command or infrared
remote commander.
• Be sure to use a Phillips-head screwdriver
when changing the switch position. If you
use a tool other than the designated
screwdriver, the crossed groove may be
damaged.
• If the switch position is set to 1, 9, E or F
(no output), the POWER lamp and
STANDBY lamp will both remain lit. In
such cases, control via the infrared remote
commander and VISCA commands is
disabled.
• If the switch is set to 6 (EDID), the most
suitable format will be output
automatically based on the resolution of
the TV monitor to be connected.
• If the switch position is set to 7 (VISCA
CONTROL), you can configure the video
format via external communication.
For detailed information, refer to the
Technical Manual of the camera. For details
on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult
your Sony dealer.
Setting of the BOTTOM switches
ON
OFF
OFF: Default position
To change the setting of the BOTTOM
switches, turn off the camera (unless it is in
standby mode) first, set the BOTTOM
switches, then turn on the camera again.
Changing the BOTTOM switches is not
possible while the camera is turned on.
10 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
A VISCA/LAN switch
Select the control setting.
Set to ON to use the LAN connection
and set to OFF to use the VISCA
CONTROL (serial control).
B RS-232/RS-422 select switch
(when using the serial
connection)
Set to RS-422 to operate color video
camera using the VISCA command via
the RS-422 interface.
C BAUD RATE SELECT switch
(when using the serial
connection)
Set the communication speed in the
VISCA CONTROL.
ON: 38,400 bps
OFF: 9,600 bps
D IR OUT switch
Set to ON to enable output of the
receiver signals, which are transmitted
from the infrared remote commander via
the VISCA IN connector (page 47), or
set it to OFF to disable the output.
E Switch 5 (Not used)
Be sure to set this switch to OFF.
F Switch 6 (Not used)
Be sure to set this switch to OFF.
G Switch 7 (Not used)
Be sure to set this switch to OFF.
H Switch 8 (Not used)
Be sure to set this switch to OFF.
Infrared Remote Commander (supplied)
Overview
A CAMERA SELECT buttons
Press the button corresponding to the
camera you want to operate with the
infrared 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
infrared 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
Infrared Remote Commander”
(page 25).
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.
Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
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Note
Press the MANUAL button and adjust
the focus manually when shooting the
following objects.
• White walls and other objects without
contrast
• Objects behind glass
• Objects with horizontal stripes
• Objects on which bright lights are cast
or reflected
• Nightscapes and other dark objects
with blinking lights
• Lit objects shot with darkened
exposure adjustment or exposure
compensation settings
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 lowerlevel menu is selected, the display goes
back to a higher-level menu.
Note
Pan/tilt operations are disabled when the
menu is displayed (except PAN/TILT
LIMIT setting).
D PAN-TILT buttons
Press the arrow buttons to adjust the
direction of the camera. 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. The selected
setting menu is displayed, by pressing
the HOME button when the main menu
is displayed.
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.
Note
These buttons do not function when the
menu is displayed.
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.
To install batteries
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
B/b
indicated by the arrow of the
buttons.
To reset the direction of the camera
movement, press the STD button while
holding down this button.
F POWER button
Press this button to turn on/off the
camera when the camera is connected to
an AC outlet.
12 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
Two R6 (size AA) batteries
(not supplied)
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country.
Installing batteries
Two R6 (size AA) batteries are supplied for
Infrared Remote Commander.
To avoid risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA)
manganese or alkaline batteries.
Overview
Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
13
B Adjusting and Setting with Menus
About On-Screen Menus
You can change various settings, such as
shooting conditions and system setup of the
camera, while observing menus displayed
on a connected monitor.
This section explains how to read the onscreen menus before starting menu
operations.
For the overall menu configurations, see
“Menu Configuration” (page 40).
Note
You cannot perform pan/tilt operations
while the menu is displayed.
Main Menu
To display the main menu, press the DATA
SCREEN button on the supplied infrared
remote commander.
Setting Menus
The setting menu selected on the main menu
is displayed.
a Setting menu
The name of the setting menu currently
selected is displayed here.
b Selected item
Selects a setting item.
The selected item is shown by the
cursor.
Move the cursor up or down by pressing
the V or v button on the infrared remote
commander.
c Setting items
The setting items for this setting menu
are displayed.
Select the setting item using the V or v
button on the infrared remote
commander.
a Selected item
Selects a setting menu.
The selected item is shown by the
cursor. The cursor moves up or down by
pressing the V or v button on the
infrared remote commander.
b Menu items
To display a setting menu, select one
using the V or v button on the infrared
remote commander and press the
HOME button on the infrared remote
commander.
14 About On-Screen Menus
d Set value
The currently set values are displayed.
To change a set value, use the B or b
button on the infrared remote
commander.
For the default value of each setting
item, see “Menu Configuration”
(page 40).
Control Button Display Section
Names of buttons displayed on the monitor
are different from buttons on the infrared
remote commander to be used.
Use the proper buttons on the infrared
remote commander, referring to the
following pictures.
Main menu
a Indicates that you can select a menu item
by V or v button on the infrared remote
commander. The selected item is shown
by the cursor.
b Indicates that you can move to the next
layer by pressing the HOME button.
c Indicates that you can return to the
normal display by pressing the DATA
SCREEN button.
Setting menu
b Indicates that you can return to the main
menu by pressing the DATA SCREEN
button.
Note
When you are operating the menu using the
supplied infrared remote commander, you
cannot set IR-RECEIVE in the SYSTEM
menu to OFF. To set IR-RECEIVE to OFF,
use the appropriate VISCA command.
For detailed information on how to connect
and VISCA command list, refer to the
Technical Manual of the camera. For details
on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult
your Sony dealer.
Adjusting and Setting with Menus
a Indicates that you can select the setting
item by using the V or v button and you
can change the set value by using tthe B
or b button.
About On-Screen Menus
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