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... Products ...8 System Configuration ...10 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander ...10 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ...10 Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ...11 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera from a Long Distance ...12 Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras from a Long Distance ...13 Using BRC-300/300P Cameras and VISCA-controllable Cameras in the Same System ...14...
... Products ...8 System Configuration ...10 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander ...10 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ...10 Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ...11 Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera from a Long Distance ...12 Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras from a Long Distance ...13 Using BRC-300/300P Cameras and VISCA-controllable Cameras in the Same System ...14...
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... system examples with the required components and the main usage of the Remote Control Unit System configuration Video monitor, VTR, etc. Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander This system allows you : To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations...Remote Commander (supplied) Video signal Signal flow Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit This system allows you : To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. System Configuration The BRC-300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera...
... system examples with the required components and the main usage of the Remote Control Unit System configuration Video monitor, VTR, etc. Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander This system allows you : To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations...Remote Commander (supplied) Video signal Signal flow Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit This system allows you : To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. System Configuration The BRC-300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera...
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Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P 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-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. Overview BRC-300/300P Video switcher BRC-300/300P RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal , Signal flow System Configuration 11
Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P 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-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. Overview BRC-300/300P Video switcher BRC-300/300P RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal , Signal flow System Configuration 11
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... • To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera are disabled. Use the connectors and switches on the bottom of the camera to the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the BRC-300/300P camera, the EXT SYNC connector, VISCA RS-232C ... BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit instead. 12 System Configuration Overview BRC-300/300P CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit , Notes Signal flow • The BRC-300/300P camera does...
... • To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera are disabled. Use the connectors and switches on the bottom of the camera to the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the BRC-300/300P camera, the EXT SYNC connector, VISCA RS-232C ... BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit instead. 12 System Configuration Overview BRC-300/300P CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit , Notes Signal flow • The BRC-300/300P camera does...
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... the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Overview CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRC-300/300P BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card BRU-300/300P CCFC-M100 Video switcher BRBK-303 BRC-300/300P BRU-300/300P CCFC-M100 BRBK-303 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit...
... the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Overview CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRC-300/300P BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card BRU-300/300P CCFC-M100 Video switcher BRBK-303 BRC-300/300P BRU-300/300P CCFC-M100 BRBK-303 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit...
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... the Optical Fiber Cable Overview System configuration VISCA-controllable camera Video monitor, VTR, etc. VISCA-controllable camera BRC-300/300P BRU-300/ 300P CCFC-M100 Video switcher BRBK-303 BRC-300/300P CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal , Signal flow...
... the Optical Fiber Cable Overview System configuration VISCA-controllable camera Video monitor, VTR, etc. VISCA-controllable camera BRC-300/300P BRU-300/ 300P CCFC-M100 Video switcher BRBK-303 BRC-300/300P CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal , Signal flow...
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... with the MODE button (with BRC-300/ 300P cameras. C BRIGHT/B control When the brightness adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the RM-BR300. For details, see "Functions of the VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/L control. E FOCUS control Turn this control adjusts the value of the brightness of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit when it is selected, the...
... with the MODE button (with BRC-300/ 300P cameras. C BRIGHT/B control When the brightness adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the RM-BR300. For details, see "Functions of the VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/L control. E FOCUS control Turn this control adjusts the value of the brightness of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit when it is selected, the...
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... to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective. V VISCA RS-232C connector Connect to the camera address selected with the Remote Control Unit is short-circuited against the connected switcher and ...the tally lamp of the Remote Control Unit. Rear/Bottom MODE RS-232C VISCA RS-422 TALLY/CONTACT CONTACT(TALLY) TALLY ! Switch position 0 1 2 3 4 Note Camera mode Automatically selected (default) BRC-300/300P EVI-D70/D70P EVI-D100/D100P EVI-D30/D30P Y...
... to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective. V VISCA RS-232C connector Connect to the camera address selected with the Remote Control Unit is short-circuited against the connected switcher and ...the tally lamp of the Remote Control Unit. Rear/Bottom MODE RS-232C VISCA RS-422 TALLY/CONTACT CONTACT(TALLY) TALLY ! Switch position 0 1 2 3 4 Note Camera mode Automatically selected (default) BRC-300/300P EVI-D70/D70P EVI-D100/D100P EVI-D30/D30P Y...
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.... A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. The output signal can assign the camera address "1" to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). You can be selected with the ANALOG OUT menu of the previous camera in the BRC-300/ 300P camera using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable. K VISCA RS-232C IN connector Connect to...
.... A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. The output signal can assign the camera address "1" to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). You can be selected with the ANALOG OUT menu of the previous camera in the BRC-300/ 300P camera using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable. K VISCA RS-232C IN connector Connect to...
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... cancel the settings in Memory - B + L/R DIRECTION To cancel the preset memory Select the function of the camera using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. Presetting Feature Up to sixteen combinations of positions that the lower indicator lights. While holding down the RESET ... to 8, press the SHIFT button so that the upper indicator lights. The number of settings (sixteen positions), including camera position, zooming, focusing, and backlighting, can be stored depends on a BRC-300/300P camera. R BRIGHT + PRESET MODE POSITION SHIFT 1 9 STD 2 10 REV 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14...
... cancel the settings in Memory - B + L/R DIRECTION To cancel the preset memory Select the function of the camera using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. Presetting Feature Up to sixteen combinations of positions that the lower indicator lights. While holding down the RESET ... to 8, press the SHIFT button so that the upper indicator lights. The number of settings (sixteen positions), including camera position, zooming, focusing, and backlighting, can be stored depends on a BRC-300/300P camera. R BRIGHT + PRESET MODE POSITION SHIFT 1 9 STD 2 10 REV 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14...
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... VISCA RS-422 Connector Connection via the VISCA RS-422 connectors enables control of multiple cameras. You can connect the camera to a computer equipped with a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. This allows the connection up to AC outlet Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS-232C IN ...RS-232C cables (cross type) enable control of multiple cameras with the VISCA RS-232C connector instead of the connection to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. If both cables are set to RS-232C. For making the cable, refer to Seventh BRC-300/300P Connections 49 DC IN 12V ...
... VISCA RS-422 Connector Connection via the VISCA RS-422 connectors enables control of multiple cameras. You can connect the camera to a computer equipped with a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. This allows the connection up to AC outlet Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS-232C IN ...RS-232C cables (cross type) enable control of multiple cameras with the VISCA RS-232C connector instead of the connection to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. If both cables are set to RS-232C. For making the cable, refer to Seventh BRC-300/300P Connections 49 DC IN 12V ...
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... IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT to AC outlet First BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-422 RGB/SYNC BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card VISCA RS-422 cable CCXC-9DD/9DB cable with Analog RGB/ Component Connectors RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VISCA RS-422 to AC outlet VISCA RS-422 ! DC... VISCA RS-422 ! DC IN 12V 75 IR SELECT to AC outlet When you install an optional BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card into the camera, you can output the signal from the camera by converting it into component video, RGB, composite video or S-video signal.
... IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT to AC outlet First BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-422 RGB/SYNC BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card VISCA RS-422 cable CCXC-9DD/9DB cable with Analog RGB/ Component Connectors RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VISCA RS-422 to AC outlet VISCA RS-422 ! DC... VISCA RS-422 ! DC IN 12V 75 IR SELECT to AC outlet When you install an optional BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card into the camera, you can output the signal from the camera by converting it into component video, RGB, composite video or S-video signal.
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... a Video Switcher Use a commercially available video switcher to switch between the multiple camera signals to AC outlet VISCA RS-232C IN RS-232C cable 75-ohm coaxial cable* Second BRC-300/300P 1 2 3 OFF ON R VISCA RS-232C OUT VISCA RS-422 123456789 75 IR SELECT ! For connection... inches) radius. First BRC-300/300P 1 2 3 OFF ON R VISCA RS-232C OUT ! Notes on use an S-video connecting cable to connect the S VIDEO connector on the camera and the S-video input connector on the video switcher. ON/OFF 1 9 1 9 CONTACT DC IN 12V RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit TALLY/CONTACT to ...
... a Video Switcher Use a commercially available video switcher to switch between the multiple camera signals to AC outlet VISCA RS-232C IN RS-232C cable 75-ohm coaxial cable* Second BRC-300/300P 1 2 3 OFF ON R VISCA RS-232C OUT VISCA RS-422 123456789 75 IR SELECT ! For connection... inches) radius. First BRC-300/300P 1 2 3 OFF ON R VISCA RS-232C OUT ! Notes on use an S-video connecting cable to connect the S VIDEO connector on the camera and the S-video input connector on the video switcher. ON/OFF 1 9 1 9 CONTACT DC IN 12V RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit TALLY/CONTACT to ...
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... Unit. Turn off the power of the camera, and consult with your Sony dealer. Use the POWER switch on the supplied Remote Commander or the POWER button on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to restart the power of the camera after you changed setting becomes effective. White... Please wait activate the one-push white balance adjustment by pressing the ONE PUSH AWB button on the BRC-300/300P camera Indicator STANDBY lamp flashes. Messages for the BRC-300/300P camera Message Meaning/remedies Please restart system You are inserted into the memory (POSITION 1-6), the message will appear...
... Unit. Turn off the power of the camera, and consult with your Sony dealer. Use the POWER switch on the supplied Remote Commander or the POWER button on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to restart the power of the camera after you changed setting becomes effective. White... Please wait activate the one-push white balance adjustment by pressing the ONE PUSH AWB button on the BRC-300/300P camera Indicator STANDBY lamp flashes. Messages for the BRC-300/300P camera Message Meaning/remedies Please restart system You are inserted into the memory (POSITION 1-6), the message will appear...
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...degrees/sec. Supplied accessories AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1) AC power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Ceiling bracket (A) (1) Ceiling bracket (B) ...camera: 180 × 210.1 × 205 mm (7 1/8 × 8 3/8 × 8 1/8 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding protruding parts) Remote Commander: 56 × 26 × 210 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 8 3/8 inches) (w/ h/d) Mass Video camera: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) Remote... type 60 Specifications Specifications System Video signal BRC-300: NTSC color, JEITA standards BRC-300P: PAL color, CCIR standards Control signal format 9600 bps/38400 bps Data:...
...degrees/sec. Supplied accessories AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1) AC power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Ceiling bracket (A) (1) Ceiling bracket (B) ...camera: 180 × 210.1 × 205 mm (7 1/8 × 8 3/8 × 8 1/8 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding protruding parts) Remote Commander: 56 × 26 × 210 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 8 3/8 inches) (w/ h/d) Mass Video camera: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) Remote... type 60 Specifications Specifications System Video signal BRC-300: NTSC color, JEITA standards BRC-300P: PAL color, CCIR standards Control signal format 9600 bps/38400 bps Data:...
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Pin Assignments BRC-300/300P Video Camera VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug 9-pin) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female) VISCA RS-232C OUT VISCA RS-422 Pin No. 1 ... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function DTR OUT DSR OUT TXD OUT GND RXD OUT GND No Connection No Connection RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (optional) VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8pin, female) VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin, female) RS-232C IN VISCA... No Connection * The SIRCS OUT function is selectable with the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera. 64 Specifications
Pin Assignments BRC-300/300P Video Camera VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug 9-pin) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female) VISCA RS-232C OUT VISCA RS-422 Pin No. 1 ... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function DTR OUT DSR OUT TXD OUT GND RXD OUT GND No Connection No Connection RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (optional) VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8pin, female) VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin, female) RS-232C IN VISCA... No Connection * The SIRCS OUT function is selectable with the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera. 64 Specifications
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... + GND RXD IN - TXD OUT + GND RXD IN - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - TXD IN + Appendix RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VISCA RS-422 connector First BRC-300/300P camera or BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit VISCA RS-422 connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NC NC NC NC GND RXD IN - TXD IN + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - TXD...
... + GND RXD IN - TXD OUT + GND RXD IN - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - TXD IN + Appendix RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VISCA RS-422 connector First BRC-300/300P camera or BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit VISCA RS-422 connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NC NC NC NC GND RXD IN - TXD IN + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - TXD...