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... 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...
... 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...
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...This system allows you : To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. BRC-300/300P RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal , Signal flow 10 System Configuration This section describes six typical 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...
...This system allows you : To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-300/300P Video monitor, VTR, etc. BRC-300/300P RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal , Signal flow 10 System Configuration This section describes six typical 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...
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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 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.
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... switches on the rear of the camera are disabled. 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 not operate if nothing is inserted into...
... switches on the rear of the camera are disabled. 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 not operate if nothing is inserted into...
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... 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 Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally...
... 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 Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally...
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... a distance up to 500 m (1,640 feet) by transmitting the video signal and control signal using 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...
... a distance up to 500 m (1,640 feet) by transmitting the video signal and control signal using 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...
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... is selected with the MODE button (with the VALUE indicator lit), this control adjusts the value of the item (SHUTTER or IRIS) selected with the menu of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit when it is used with BRC-300/ 300P cameras. A LOCK button and indicator Press the LOCK button for ...more than one second again to the setting of the VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/L control. The AUTO/MANUAL button is selected, the R and B...
... is selected with the MODE button (with the VALUE indicator lit), this control adjusts the value of the item (SHUTTER or IRIS) selected with the menu of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit when it is used with BRC-300/ 300P cameras. A LOCK button and indicator Press the LOCK button for ...more than one second again to the setting of the VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/L control. The AUTO/MANUAL button is selected, the R and B...
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... the setting of the selector before you turn on the power of the Remote Control Unit. X TALLY/CONTACT connector This connector is not effective. 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 TALLY/CONTACT selector Select...RS-232C connector Connect to turn on the power of the Remote Control Unit. Set the DIP switches before you turn on /off the Remote Control Unit. 20 Location and Function of the camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit. wk ON/OFF switch Press this switch ...
... the setting of the selector before you turn on the power of the Remote Control Unit. X TALLY/CONTACT connector This connector is not effective. 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 TALLY/CONTACT selector Select...RS-232C connector Connect to turn on the power of the Remote Control Unit. Set the DIP switches before you turn on /off the Remote Control Unit. 20 Location and Function of the camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit. wk ON/OFF switch Press this switch ...
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...manually by pressing the POWER button while holding down the RESET button on the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit. You can be selected with the ANALOG OUT menu of video, external sync and control signals. M CAMERA connector Connect to the cameras automatically in the connected order by setting...you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. 22 Location and Function of the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card installed in the BRC-300/ 300P camera using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable. K ...
...manually by pressing the POWER button while holding down the RESET button on the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit. You can be selected with the ANALOG OUT menu of video, external sync and control signals. M CAMERA connector Connect to the cameras automatically in the connected order by setting...you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied). A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. 22 Location and Function of the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card installed in the BRC-300/ 300P camera using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable. K ...
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..., you want to store the settings. Notes • When the power is turned on a BRC-300/300P camera. Press a POSITION button. CAMERA AUTO FOCUS AUTO MANUAL POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NEAR FAR ONE PUSH AF Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit 4 2 1 2 3 4 Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to six positions on , the camera starts...
..., you want to store the settings. Notes • When the power is turned on a BRC-300/300P camera. Press a POSITION button. CAMERA AUTO FOCUS AUTO MANUAL POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NEAR FAR ONE PUSH AF Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit 4 2 1 2 3 4 Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to six positions on , the camera starts...
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... 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of multiple cameras with a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. DC IN 12V EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT to AC outlet First BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS-232C IN 1 2 3 OFF ON R • When... connectors, check that come with the camera and the Remote Control Unit. Notes VISCA RS-232C to AC outlet RS-232C cable (supplied with the RM-BR300) to Seventh BRC-300/300P Connections 49 This allows the connection up to AC outlet Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS...
... 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of multiple cameras with a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. DC IN 12V EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT to AC outlet First BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS-232C IN 1 2 3 OFF ON R • When... connectors, check that come with the camera and the Remote Control Unit. Notes VISCA RS-232C to AC outlet RS-232C cable (supplied with the RM-BR300) to Seventh BRC-300/300P Connections 49 This allows the connection up to AC outlet Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-232C OUT RS-232C cable VISCA RS...
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...232C OUT Third to AC outlet VISCA RS-422 ! DC IN 12V 75 IR SELECT to Seventh BRC-300/300P To select the output signal, use the OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT2 items in the ANALOG OUT menu (...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 cable to AC outlet Installation and Connections EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-422 VISCA RS-422 cable Video monitor, etc. VISCA RS-422 1 2 3 OFF ON ...
...232C OUT Third to AC outlet VISCA RS-422 ! DC IN 12V 75 IR SELECT to Seventh BRC-300/300P To select the output signal, use the OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT2 items in the ANALOG OUT menu (...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 cable to AC outlet Installation and Connections EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT Second BRC-300/300P VISCA RS-422 VISCA RS-422 cable Video monitor, etc. VISCA RS-422 1 2 3 OFF ON ...
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...-232C MODE RS-232C VISCA RS-422 TALLY/CONTACT CONTACT(TALLY) TALLY ! ON/OFF 1 9 1 9 CONTACT DC IN 12V RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit TALLY/CONTACT to CONTACT Video switcher (commercially available) * You can also use an S-video connecting cable to connect the S VIDEO connector on the...232C cable 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 ! BRC-300/300P Connecting a Video Switcher Use a commercially available video switcher to switch between the multiple camera...
...-232C MODE RS-232C VISCA RS-422 TALLY/CONTACT CONTACT(TALLY) TALLY ! ON/OFF 1 9 1 9 CONTACT DC IN 12V RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit TALLY/CONTACT to CONTACT Video switcher (commercially available) * You can also use an S-video connecting cable to connect the S VIDEO connector on the...232C cable 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 ! BRC-300/300P Connecting a Video Switcher Use a commercially available video switcher to switch between the multiple camera...
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... Multiplex Unit. When the adjustment is complete, it on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to restart the power of the camera, and consult with your Sony dealer. Indicators on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. Reset the pan/tilt position or turn off the power of the Optical... option card The message will appear when sametype interface cards are prompted to turn the power on the screen. Appendix Error 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 for a while. Take...
... Multiplex Unit. When the adjustment is complete, it on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to restart the power of the camera, and consult with your Sony dealer. Indicators on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. Reset the pan/tilt position or turn off the power of the Optical... option card The message will appear when sametype interface cards are prompted to turn the power on the screen. Appendix Error 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 for a while. Take...
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...accessories AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1) AC power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Ceiling bracket (A) (1) Ceiling bracket (B) (1) Wire rope (1) Screws (+ M3 × 8) (7) RS-422 connector plug (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to 1/10,000 sec. (BRC-300P) Horizontal resolution 600 TV ...: 9-pin type 60 Specifications Minimum panning speed: 0.25 degrees/sec. Specifications System Video signal BRC-300: NTSC color, JEITA standards BRC-300P: PAL color, CCIR standards Control signal format 9600 bps/38400 bps Data: 8 bit Stop bit: 1 Power connector JEITA type4...
...accessories AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1) AC power cord (1) Remote Commander (1) Ceiling bracket (A) (1) Ceiling bracket (B) (1) Wire rope (1) Screws (+ M3 × 8) (7) RS-422 connector plug (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to 1/10,000 sec. (BRC-300P) Horizontal resolution 600 TV ...: 9-pin type 60 Specifications Minimum panning speed: 0.25 degrees/sec. Specifications System Video signal BRC-300: NTSC color, JEITA standards BRC-300P: PAL color, CCIR standards Control signal format 9600 bps/38400 bps Data: 8 bit Stop bit: 1 Power connector JEITA type4...
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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-... INRXD IN+ TXD INTXD IN+ 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 RS...
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-... INRXD IN+ TXD INTXD IN+ 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 RS...
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... 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 - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection Third to Seventh BRC-300/ 300P or BRU-300/300P...5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - RXD IN + TXD IN - TXD IN + NC = No Connection Specifications 67 TXD IN + Second BRC-300/300P or BRU-300/300P VISCA RS-422 connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - TXD OUT + GND RXD IN - TXD OUT ...
... 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 - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection Third to Seventh BRC-300/ 300P or BRU-300/300P...5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - RXD IN + TXD IN - TXD IN + NC = No Connection Specifications 67 TXD IN + Second BRC-300/300P or BRU-300/300P VISCA RS-422 connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT - RXD IN + TXD IN - RXD OUT + TXD OUT - TXD OUT + GND RXD IN - TXD OUT ...