3-854-212-17 (1)
3CCD Color
Video Camera
Operating Instructions
BRC-300/300P
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Menu Operation Using the Supplied Remote
Menu Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the
Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras Us-
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera from a Long
Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras from
Using BRC-300/300P Cameras and VISCA-con-
Operation Using the Supplied
Operating Multiple Cameras with the Remote
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit (not
BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card
BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card
Operation Using the RM-BR300
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
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Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped
Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped
Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA RS-
Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA RS-
Connecting a Video Monitor Equipped with
Connecting a VTR Equipped with SDI Input
Connecting the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection
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Getting Started
Typical CCD Phenomena
The following phenomena may appear on the monitor
screen while you are using the BRC-300/300P color
video camera. These phenomena stem from the high
sensitivity of the CCD image sensors, and do not
indicate a fault within the camera.
Precautions
Operating or storage location
Vertical smear
A “smear” may appear to extend vertically from very
bright subjects, as shown below.
Operating or storing the camera in the following
locations may cause damage to the camera:
• 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 to
heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)
Video monitor
Pale vertical
screen
smear
• 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
Very bright subject (such as an
electric lamp, fluorescent lamp,
sunlight, or strong reflected light)
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation
around the camera.
This phenomenon is common to CCD imaging elements
using an interline transfer system, and is caused when
electric charge induced by infrared radiation deep within
the photo sensor is transferred to the resistors.
Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally
packed at the factory or in materials equal in quality.
Aliasing
When shooting fine stripes, straight lines or similar
patterns, the lines may become slightly jagged.
Cleaning
Blemishes
• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens or optical
filter.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of
the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed using a
soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry.
A CCD image sensor consists of an array of individual
picture elements (pixels). A malfunctioning sensor
element will show up as a single pixel blemish in the
image. This is generally not a problem.
White speckles
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene
or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.
When you shoot a poorly illuminated object at a high
temperature, small white dots may appear all over the
entire screen image.
Maintenance
The camera mechanism may cause abnormal noise due
to wear and lubrication loss after a long period of use.
To maintain optimum performance, we recommend
periodical maintenance. If abnormal noise occurs,
consult with your Sony dealer.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned
that the surface of a CCD should not be exposed to
laser beam radiation in an environment where a laser
beam device is used.
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Precautions / Typical CCD Phenomena
Built-in interface card slot
Overview
The camera is equipped with an interface card slot for
the optional BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card,
BRBK-302 SDI Card or BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex
Card. Use of these interface cards gives the camera the
capability of having various image output formats.
Features
Long-distance image transmission and
pan/tilt/zoom control
Compact, 3CCD video camera with built-
in pan/tilt/zoom functions
• The camera integrates the 3CCD camera block, pan/
tilt mechanism, and 12-magnification optical zoom
with 4-magnification digital zoom in a compact body.
The compactness and integration allow the camera
versatile usage.
• The camera is provided with a wide-angle pan/tilt
mechanism of 170º horizontally, 90º upward and 30º
downward, which enables wide-range remote
shooting.
•The new pan/tilt mechanism enabling smooth camera
movement even at low speed realizes a minimum pan/
tilt speed of 0.25º per second.
• Combined use of the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex
Card, CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable and BRU-
300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit, and Sony's unique
camera connection technology and optical digital
multiplex transmission technology allows short to
long distance (up to 500 m, or 1,640 feet) transmission
of camera images and pan/tilt/zoom control signals.
Use of the optical fiber cable enables an economical
and easy system configuration for long distance.
• The supplied ceiling bracket allows installation of the
camera on a ceiling.
VISCA camera protocol supported
• The pan/tilt mechanism is remarkably quiet, even at
the maximum pan/tilt speed of 60º per second.
• The camera is equipped with both RS-232C and RS-
422 communication interfaces. As the camera
supports the industry-standard VISCA camera
protocol, up to 7 cameras can be connected and
remotely controlled at a high communication speed of
38,400 bps.
• The optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit allows
easy camera operations.
• The VISCA protocol allows use of cameras and
controllers of other manufacturers together with those
of Sony.
Mega-pixel 3CCD camera allowing high
image quality and high-resolution remote
shooting
• The camera incorporates three 1/4.7 type Advanced
HAD* CCDs containing 1,070,000 picture elements
in total.
* HAD is an abbreviation of Hole-Accumulated
Diode.
Advanced HAD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
External video sync function
• The camera realizes the high-quality image and high
resolution, having a minimum illumination of 7 lx,
horizontal resolution of 600 TV lines, and signal-to-
noise ratio of more than 50 dB. In addition, the use of
a primary-color optical prism enables shooting with
superior color reproduction.
The camera is equipped with an external video sync
function to synchronize the camera images on multiple
cameras. The camera also has a composite video output
connector and S video output connector as standard
equipment.
• A fine image is obtained by employing a newly-
developed DSP of 14-bit A/D conversion for signal
processing. This also greatly reduces digital noise and
is effective for shooting at low illumination and
shooting of black subjects.
Tally lamp
The tally lamp of the camera allows you to make sure it
is selected at a glance.
• The aspect ratio of the camera image is selectable
between 4:3 or 16:9. In addition, an optional wide
conversion lens can be attached to the camera,
allowing use in various shooting conditions.
Mounted circuit board using lead-free
solder
Lead-free solder is used for the circuit boards of the
camera for environmental reasons.
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Features
European model
System Components
In order to support multiple system configurations, a
variety of optional products are available for the BRC-
300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera. This section
introduces these optional products as well as the
accessories supplied with the camera.
Supplied Components and
Accessories
Remote commander (1)
Before using the camera, make sure you have the
following components and accessories supplied.
Camera (1)
Two R6 (size AA) batteries
are not supplied.
Ceiling bracket (A) (1)
AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1)
Ceiling bracket (B) (1)
AC power cord (1)
USA and Canadian model
Wire rope (1)
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System Components
Screw +M3 × 8 (7)
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit
RS-422 connector plug (1)
The optical multiplex unit allows a connection up to of
500 m (1,640 feet) using the CCFC-M100 2-core optical
fiber cable.
Supplied accessories: AC power cord (1), RS-232C
connecting cable (3 m) (1), RS-422 connector plug (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Optional Products
CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
The joystick of the remote control unit allows you
comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. The remote
control unit also allows remote operation of up to seven
cameras.
This is a 2-core multi-mode optical fiber cable of 100 m
(328 feet) long.
Supplied accessories: extension plug
Supplied accessories: AC power adaptor (1), AC power
cord (1), RS-232C connecting cable (3 m) (1), RS-422
connector plug (2)
BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card
Insert the card into the camera or the Optical Multiplex
Unit to allow output of an analog video signal such as
the composite video, S video, component video and
RGB signals.
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System Components
BRBK-302 SDI Card
Insert the card into the camera or the Optical Multiplex
Unit to allow output of a signal conforming to
SMPTE259M serial digital interface standards.
BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card
Insert the card into the camera to allow high-bit
multiplex transfer via optical fiber (video, external video
sync and control signals).
Video Switcher (commercially available)
It switches the video signal input of multiple cameras.
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System Components
System Configuration
The BRC-300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products.
This section describes six typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system.
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander
This system allows you:
To operate the camera readily from a short distance
System configuration
BRC-300/300P
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
Video signal
Signal flow
Remote Commander
(supplied)
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit
This system allows you:
To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick of the Remote Control Unit
System configuration
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
BRC-300/300P
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
,
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System Configuration
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.
BRC-300/300P
Video switcher
BRC-300/300P
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
,
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System Configuration
Operating a BRC-300/300P Camera from a Long Distance
This system allows you:
• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 500 m (1,640 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable
System configuration
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
BRC-300/300P
BRU-300/300P
CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable
Optical Multiplex
Unit
BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Signal flow
,
Notes
• The BRC-300/300P camera does not operate if nothing is connected to the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card
inserted into the camera. To operate the camera, connect the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit to the BRBK-
303 using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable and turn on the power of the BRU-300/300P.
• When the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card is inserted into the BRC-300/300P camera, the EXT SYNC connector,
VISCA RS-232C IN/OUT connectors and VISCA RS-422 connector on the rear of the camera and the BOTTOM
switches on the bottom of the camera are disabled. Use the connectors and switches on the rear of the BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex Unit instead.
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System Configuration
Operating Multiple BRC-300/300P Cameras from a Long Distance
This system allows you:
• To operate up to seven cameras remotely from a distance up to 500 m (1,640 feet)
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To transmit the video signal and control signal of 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
CCFC-M100
Optical Fiber Cable
BRBK-303 Optical
Multiplex Card
BRC-300/300P
BRU-300/300P
Video switcher
CCFC-M100
BRBK-303
BRC-300/300P
BRU-300/300P
CCFC-M100
BRBK-303
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
,
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System Configuration
Using BRC-300/300P Cameras and VISCA-controllable Cameras in the
Same System
This system allows you:
• To operate up to seven cameras supporting the VISCA protocol such as EVI-D30/D30P, EVI-D70/D70P and EVI-
D100/D100P remotely using a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
• To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick
• To control the BRC-300/300P cameras remotely from a distance up to 500 m (1,640 feet) by transmitting the video
signal and control signal using the Optical Fiber Cable
System configuration
VISCA-controllable camera
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
VISCA-controllable camera
Video switcher
BRC-300/300P
BRU-300/
300P
CCFC-M100
BRBK-303
BRC-300/300P
CCFC-M100
Optical Fiber
Cable
BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex Unit
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
BRBK-303 Optical
Multiplex Card
Video signal
Remote control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
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System Configuration
Rear
Location and Function
of Parts
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Camera
Front
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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1
2
3
1
2
3
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ON
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IR SELECT
VISCA RS-422
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DC IN
12V
EXT SYNC IN
VIDEO
S
VIDEO IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
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F 75-ohm termination switch
This switch is used when an external sync signal is
used. Set it to OFF when this camera is in the
middle of a daisy chain connection of multiple
cameras. Set it to ON when the camera is at the end
of a daisy chain connection.
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5
G IR SELECT switch
A Lens
Select the camera number when you operate
multiple cameras with the same Remote
Commander.
A wide conversion lens (not supplied) can be
attached.
B Tally lamp
H Remote sensor
Lights in red when a VISCA tally command is
received or the camera is selected by the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit (not supplied).
Flashes at intervals of about 0.5 seconds if the
rotating speed of the cooling fan motor is lowered
or the motor has stopped regardless of on/off of the
tally lamp.
This is the sensor for the supplied Remote
Commander.
I VISCA RS-422 connector
Used for VISCA control.
For connection to the VSCA RS-422 connector, see
C Remote sensor
This is the sensor for the supplied Remote
Commander.
J EXT SYNC IN connector
Accepts external video sync signals.
D POWER lamp
K T VIDEO connector
Lights when the camera is connected to an AC
outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor and AC
power cord.
Flaches in green when the camera receives an
operation command from the supplied Remote
Commander.
Supplies the images as composite signals.
L
S VIDEO connector
Supplies the images as Y/C separate (S video)
signals.
E STANDBY lamp
Lights when the camera is turned off using the
Remote Commander.
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Location and Function of Parts
M VISCA RS-232C IN connector
Connect to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied). When you connect multiple
cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C OUT
connector of the previous camera in the daisy chain
connection.
Setting of the BOTTOM switches
1
2
1
2
3
4
O
N
3
4
1
2
3
4
O
N
N VISCA RS-232C OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next
camera in the daisy chain connection.
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1 Switch 1 (No Connection)
O DC IN 12V connector
Always keep it OFF.
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Switch 2 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)
P Card slot
Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.
Insert an optional interface card such as BRBK-
301, BRBK-302 and BRBK-303.
The slot cover is attached to the camera at the
factory.
3 Switch 3 (Communication baud rate selector)
Set to ON for 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps.
4 Switch 4 (Infrared signal output switch)
Set to ON to enable an infrared signal output, or
OFF to disable the output.
Bottom
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5 Camera address selectors
Set the address of the camera.
Normally set to "0". With this setting, addresses are
assigned to the cameras automatically in the
connected order by pressing the POWER button
while holding down the RESET button on the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit.
You can assign the camera address "1" to "7"
manually by setting these selectors as follows:
Camera
address
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Switch 1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
Switch 2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Switch 3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
Q Ceiling bracket mounting screw holes
When you install the camera to the ceiling, secure
the supplied ceiling bracket to these holes using the
supplied four screws.
Note
Switch 4 is not used.
For installation, see “Installing the Camera on the
R Tripod screw holes (1/4-20UNC)
When you install the camera to a tripod, secure the
tripod to these holes.
S BOTTOM switches
Used for the RS-232C/RS-422 selection, baud rate
selection, remote control signal output on/off and
camera address setting.
For details, see “Setting of the BOTTOM switches”
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Location and Function of Parts
C DATA SCREEN button
Remote Commander (supplied)
Press this button to display the main menu. Press it
again to turn off the menu. If you press the button
when a lower-level menu is selected, the display
goes back to a higher-level menu.
POWER
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CAMERA SELECT
Note
1
2
3
1
2
FOCUS
Pan/tilt and zoom operations are disabled when the
menu is displayed.
AUTO
MANUAL
FAR
NEAR
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
7
8
3
STD
REV
D PAN-TILT buttons
1
2
5
3
6
Press the arrow buttons to perform panning and
tilting. Press the HOME button to face the camera
back to the front.
4
PRESET
RESET
POSITION
PAN-TILT
HOME
4
5
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 indicated by the arrow of the B/b
buttons.
PAN-TILT
RESET
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SLOW
FAST
ZOOM
T
T
W
W
L/R
DIRECTION SET
RM-EV100
To reset the direction of the camera movement,
press the STD button while holding down this
button.
F POWER switch
Press this button to turn on/off the camera when the
camera is connected to an AC outlet.
A CAMERA SELECT buttons
Press the button corresponding to the camera you
want to operate with the Remote Commander.
The camera number can be set using the IR
SELECT switch on the rear of the camera.
G BACK LIGHT button
Press this button to enable the backlight
compensation. Press it again to disable the
backlight compensation.
Note
H POSITION buttons
If two or more cameras are adjacent and have the
same camera number, they are operated
simultaneouslywiththesame Remote Commander.
When you install the cameras close to each other,
set different camera numbers.
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.
For the camera number setting, see “Operating
I PAN-TILT RESET button
Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position.
B FOCUS buttons
J ZOOM buttons
Used for focus adjustment.
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.
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
B VALUE/R control
Installing batteries
When the brightness adjustment mode 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
camera.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the R
indicator lit), this control adjusts the R. GAIN (red
gain).
Two R6 (size AA)
batteries (not supplied)
When the VALUE indicator is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the setting of the
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 camera, etc.
Caution
To avoid risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese
or alkaline batteries.
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).
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied)
This manual explains the operations of the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit when it is used with BRC-300/
300P cameras.
For operations with other cameras, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the RM-BR300.
When the BRIGHT indicator is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the setting of the
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.
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POSITION
BRIGHT
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9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
3
4
LR
DIRECION
B
CAMERA
4
E FOCUS control
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANL
POR
1
2
3
5
6
7
ONE PUSH
A
Turn this control counterclockwise (toward NEAR)
to focus on a near subject, and clockwise (toward
FAR) to focus on a far subject.
NEAR
FAR
5
6
7
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F AUTO/MANUAL button and AUTO indicator
Press this button to select focus mode AUTO or
MANUAL.
A LOCK button and indicator
Press the LOCK button for more than one second,
and the LOCK indicator lights and the values 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.
When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights
and the FOCUS 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 indicator lit).
G ONE PUSH AF button
Press this button to perform the one-push auto focus
function.
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Location and Function of Parts
H RESET button
When you press the button on the top of the joystick
for one or two seconds with or without the menu
displayed, the pan/tilt/zoom are reset and the
camera returns to the front.
Hold down this button and press POSITION button
1 to 6, and the memory of the camera corresponding
to the pressed POSITION button is cleared to the
factory-preset conditions.
When multiple cameras are connected, hold down
this button and press the POWER button to set the
camera addresses.
When the menu of the camera is displayed
The joystick is used for menu operations.
Inclining the joystick right, left, forward and
backward has the same function as pressing the
arrow buttons of the supplied Remote Commander.
Pressing the button on the top of the joystick has the
same function as pressing the HOME button on the
Remote Commander.
I PRESET button
Hold down this button and press POSITION button
1 to 6, and the current camera settings are stored in
the memory of the camera corresponding to the
pressed POSITION button.
P SHIFT button and indicators
Press this button to select the function of the
POSITION buttons for positions 1 to 8 or positions
9 to 16.
J PANEL LIGHT button
Press this button to illuminate all the POSITION
buttons and CAMERA buttons. Press the button
again to turn off the illumination.
The upper indicator lights for positions 1 to 8, and
the lower indicator for positions 9 to 16.
K BACK LIGHT button
Press this button to enable the backlight
compensation function of the camera. Press it again
to disable the function.
Q L/R DIRECTION button
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).
L PAN-TILT RESET button
Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position of the
camera to the initial conditions.
R POWER button
M ONE PUSH AWB button
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.
When ONE PUSH is selected with the WHITE
BALANCE menu of the camera, press this button
to perform the one-push white balance adjustment.
N MENU button
Press this button to display or turn off the menu of
the camera.
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.
O Joystick
S CAMERA buttons
When the menu of the camera is not
displayed
The joystick is used for pan/tilt and zoom
operations.
Press one of the buttons to select the camera from
among those connected. The selected CAMERA
button lights in blue.
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.
T POSITION buttons
You can store the various camera settings such as
the pan, tilt and zoom positions to the memory of
the camera corresponding to each POSITION
button, and load the settings in the memory.
When you release the joystick, the camera
movement stops.
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).
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear/Bottom
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 the Remote
Control Unit is short-circuited against the
connected switcher.
MODE RS-232C
RS-422
TALLY/CONTACT
CONTACT(TALLY)
TALLY
!
ON/OFF
VISCA
1
9
1
9
CONTACT
DC IN 12V
CONTACT (TALLY): The contact output
corresponding to the camera address selected with
the Remote Control Unit is short-circuited against
the connected switcher and the tally lamp of the
camera selected with the connected switcher lights.
wa ws wd wf wgwh wj wk
U MODE selector
Select the position corresponding to the VISCA-
controllable camera to be connected.
Note
Change the setting of the selector before you turn
on the power of the Remote Control Unit.
Otherwise, the setting is not effective.
Switch position
Camera mode
0
1
2
3
4
Automatically selected (default)
BRC-300/300P
wh DC IN 12V connector
EVI-D70/D70P
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
EVI-D100/D100P
EVI-D30/D30P
wj DIP switches (bottom)
Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)
Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.
Note
Use position 1 to 4 when all the connected cameras
are of the same model.
Switch 2 (Communication baud rate selector)
Set to ON for 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps.
V VISCA RS-232C connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of
the camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Unit.
Note
Set the DIP switches before you turn on the power
of the Remote Control Unit. Otherwise, the setting
is not effective.
W VISCA RS-422 connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the
camera or the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Unit.
wk ON/OFF switch
Press this switch to turn on/off the Remote Control
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Unit (not supplied)
3
4
Front
1 2
~
AC IN
FUNCTION
IN
OUT
1
6
VISCA RS-422
IN EXT SYNC OUT
S
VIDEO
VISCA RS-232C
CAMERA
5 6 7 8
9 0qaqsqd
C Card slot
Insert an optional interface card such as BRBK-301
or BRBK-302.
The slot cover is attached to the camera at the
factory.
A Power switch
Turns on/off the power of the Optical Multiplex
Unit.
D AC IN connector
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
B Power indicator
Lit in green: The Optical Multiplex Unit is in
normal operation.
Lit in red: The power of the camera is turned off.
Turn it on.
Flashing in red: Abnormal operation of the
Optical Multiplex Unit. Display the composite
video signal on the monitor and check the error
message. Check also the connection.
E EXT SYNC IN connector
Accepts external video sync signals.
F EXT SYNC OUT connector
Supplies external video sync signals.
G Composite video output connector
Supplies the images from the camera as composite
signals.
For the error message, see “List of Messages” on
H
S VIDEO connector
Supplies the images from the camera as Y/C
separate (S video) signals.
I VISCA RS-422 connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the
camera or another BRU-300/300P Optical
Multiplex Unit.
For the connection to the VISCA RS-422
connector, see “Using the VISCA RS-422
J VISCA FUNCTION switches
These switches are used for the VISCA
communication settings.
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
Switches 3 to 5 (Camera address selectors)
Set the address of the camera.
BRBK-301 AnalogRGBComponent
Card (not supplied)
Normally set to "0". With this setting, addresses are
assigned to the cameras automatically in the
connected order by pressing the POWER button
while holding down the RESET button on the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit.
1
You can assign the camera address "1" to "7"
manually by setting these selectors as follows:
RGB/SYNC
Camera
address
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A RGB/SYNC connector
Switch 3 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
Switch 4 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Switch 5 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
Supplies various analog signals such as composite
video, S video, component video and RGB signals.
The output signal can be selected with the
ANALOG OUT menu of the camera.
Note
Switch 6 is not used.
BRBK-302 SDI Card (not supplied)
K VISCA RS-232C IN connector
Connect to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied). When you connect multiple
cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C OUT
connector of the previous camera in the daisy chain
connection.
1
L VISCA RS-232C OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to
the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next
camera in the daisy chain connection.
A SDI connector
Supplies a signal conforming to SMPTE259M
serial digital interface standards.
M CAMERA connector
BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card
(not supplied)
Connect to the optical connector of the BRBK-303
Optical Multiplex Card installed in the BRC-300/
300P camera using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber
Cable.
A dustproof cap is attached at the factory.
1
A Optical connector
Performs the optical digital multiplex transmission
of video, external sync and control signals.
A dustproof cap is attached at the factory.
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Location and Function of Parts
Setting Menus
The setting menu selected on the main menu is
displayed.
Adjusting and Setting With Menus
About On-Screen Menus
<SYSTEM>
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 on-screen menus
before starting menu operations.
>DATA MIX
OFF
ON
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
For the overall menu configurations, see page 57.
Note
You cannot perform pan/tilt and zoom operations while
the menu is displayed.
1 Setting menu
The name of the setting menu currently selected is
displayed here.
Main Menu
To display the main menu, press the DATA SCREEN
button on the supplied Remote Commander or the
MENU button on the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
2 Cursor
Selects a setting item.
Move the cursor up or down pressing the V or v
button on the Remote Commander or inclining the
joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
forward or backward.
<MENU> Analog-Card
>EXPOSURE
3 Setting items
FOCUS
The setting items for this setting menu are
displayed.
WHITE BALANCE
PAN TILT ZOOM
PICTURE
To change a set value, select the setting item using
the V or v button on the Remote Commander or the
joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit,
and press the B or b button on the Remote
Commander or incline the joystick on the RM-
BR300 right or left.
SYSTEM
ANALOG OUT
1 Cursor
Selects a setting menu.
4 Set value
Move the cursor up or down pressing the V or v
button on the Remote Commander or inclining the
joystick of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
forward or backward.
The currently set values are displayed.
To change a set value, use the B or b button on the
Remote Commander or the joystick of the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit.
2 Menu items
For the default value of each setting item, see
To display a setting menu, select one using the V or
v button on the Remote Commander or the joystick
of the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit, and press
the HOME button on the Remote Commander or
the top button of the joystick on the RM-BR300.
3 Option card indicator
Displays the name of the interface card inserted into
the card slot of the camera.
(The illustration above shows an example when the
BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card is
inserted.)
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About On-Screen Menus
3
Press the HOME button.
The selected menu appears.
Operation Through
Menus
This section explains how to operate the menu using the
supplied Remote Commander, or using the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit (not supplied).
<SYSTEM>
>DATA MIX
OFF
ON
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPALY INFO
Menu Operation Using the Supplied
Remote Commander
4
5
Move the cursor to the setting item to be changed by
pressing the V or v button.
Change the value by pressing the B or b button.
<SYSTEM>
>DATA MIX
ON
ON
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
3
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
1
2,4
5
Note
When you are operating the menu using the supplied
Remote Commander, you cannot set IR-RECEIVE in
the SYSTEM menu to OFF. To set IR-RECEIVE to
OFF, use the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit or the
VISCA command.
1
2
Press the DATA SCREEN button.
The main menu appears.
<MENU> Analog-Card
>EXPOSURE
FOCUS
WHITE BALANCE
PAN TILT ZOOM
PICTURE
To return to the main menu
Press the DATA SCREEN button.
SYSTEM
ANALOG OUT
To return to the normal display
Pres the DATA SCREEN button when the main menu is
displayed.
Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by
pressing the V or v button.
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Operation Through Menus
5
Change the value by inclining the joystick right or
left.
Menu Operation Using the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit
<SYSTEM>
DATA MIX
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
>IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
1 2,4,5
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
VALUE
LOCK
MODE
PANEL
LIGHT
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TILT ONE PUSH
RESET AWB
MEU
RESET
PRESET
SHIFT
–
–
+
+
R
POSITION
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
L/R
DIRECTION
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
POWER
1
2
3
5
6
7
ONE PUSH
AF
NEAR
FAR
3
To return to the main menu
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the MAIN button.
The main menu appears.
To return to the normal display
Pres the MENU button when the main menu is
displayed.
<MENU> Analog-Card
>EXPOSURE
FOCUS
WHITE BALANCE
PAN TILT ZOOM
PICTURE
SYSTEM
ANALOG OUT
2
3
Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by
inclining the joystick forward or backward.
Press the button on the top of the joystick.
The selected menu appears.
<SYSTEM>
>DATA MIX
OFF
ON
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
4
Move the cursor to the setting item to be changed by
inclining the joystick forward or backward.
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Operation Through Menus
When you set EX-COMP to ON, LEVEL appears and
you can select the exposure compensation level from
among the following:
-10.5, -9, -7.5, -6, -4.5, -3, -1.5, 0, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9,
10.5 dB
EXPOSURE Menu
The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding
the exposure.
SPOT AE (automatic exposure by spot)
<EXPOSURE>
When SPOT AE is set to ON, the automatic exposure
adjustment is performed by detecting the luminance
level of the selected spot in a 256-divided screen. This
is suitable when you shoot a very small object.
When you set SPOT AE to ON, H-POS (horizontal
position) and V-POS (vertical position) appear and you
can select the spot position to detect the luminance level
from among the following values:
>MODE
FULL AUTO
EX-COMP
SPOT AE
OFF
OFF
H-POS: LEFT END, LEFT7, LEFT6, LEFT5, LEFT4,
LEFT3, LEFT2, LEFT1, CENTER, RIGHT1,
RIGHT2, RIGHT3, RIGHT4, RIGHT5, RIGHT6,
RIGHT END
V-POS: DOWN END, DOWN6, DOWN5, DOWN4,
DOWN3, DOWN2, DOWN1, CENTER, UP1,
UP2, UP3, UP4, UP5, UP6, UP7, UP END
MODE (exposure mode)
FULL AUTO: The exposure is adjusted automatically
using the sensitivity, electronic shutter speed and
iris.
MANUAL: Adjust the gain (GAIN), electronic shutter
speed (SPEED) and iris (IRIS) manually.
SHUTTER Pri: Shutter Priority mode. The exposure
is adjusted automatically using the sensitivity and
iris. Adjust the electronic shutter speed (SPEED)
manually.
IRIS Pri: Iris Priority mode. The exposure is adjusted
automatically using the sensitivity and electronic
shutter speed. Adjust the iris (IRIS) manually.
BRIGHT: Adjust the brightness level (LEVEL)
manually.
H-POS
LEFT
END
RIGHT
END
CENTER
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
UP
END
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
CENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
When you select MODE, some of the following setting
items that are required for the selected mode appear.
GAIN: Select the gain from among the following:
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
SPEED: Select the electronic shutter speed from
among the following:
DOWN
END
Default SPOT AE position
For the BRC-300:
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180,
1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 sec.
For the BRC-300P:
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150,
1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750,
1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 sec.
IRIS: Select the iris from among the following:
CLOSE, F28, F22, F19, F16, F14, F11, F9.6, F8,
F6.8, F5.6, F4.8, F4, F3.4, F2.8, F2.4, F2.0, F1.6
LEVEL: Select the brightness level from among 0 to
23.
EX-COMP (exposure compensation)
When MODE is set to FULL AUTO, SHUTTER Pri or
IRIS Pri, set to ON to enable the exposure
compensation.
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EXPOSURE Menu
FOCUS Menu
The FOCUS menu is used to select the focus mode.
WHITE BALANCE Menu
The WHITE BALANCE menu is used to select the
white balance mode.
<FOCUS>
>AUTO FOCUS
MODE
ON
NORMAL
<WHITE BALANCE>
>MODE
AUTO
AUTO FOCUS (automatic focus)
MODE (white balance mode)
Select the white balance mode from among the
following:
AUTO, INDOOR, OUTDOOR, ONE PUSH,
MANUAL
Set to ON to perform the automatic focus adjustment.
When it is set to ON, MODE appears and you can select
the automatic focus adjustment mode from among the
following:.
NORMAL: The automatic focus adjustment is always
activated.
INTERVAL: The automatic focus adjustment is
activated only during the selected activation period of
time (ACT-TIME) with the selected interval (INT-
TIME).
When you select MANUAL, R.GAIN (red gain) and B.
GAIN (blue gain) appear. You can select each item from
0 to 255.
When ONE PUSH is selected
Zoom in on a white subject in the center of the screen
and press the HOME button of the supplied Remote
Commander. The one-push white balance adjustment is
activated.
ZOOM Trig: The automatic focus adjustment is
activated after zooming operation is finished, only
during the selected activation period of time (ACT-
TIME).
When you select MODE, ACT-TIME and/or INT-TIME
that are required for the selected mode appear.
ACT-TIME: Select the period of time for which the
automatic focus adjustment is activated from 000 to 255
secs.
INT-TIME: Select the interval with which the
automatic focus adjustment is activated from 000 to 255
secs.
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FOCUS Menu / WHITE BALANCE Menu
Setting range of TILT DOWN/TILT UP
PAN TILT ZOOM Menu
The PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/
tilt/zoom mode.
UP END (90°)
+18630 STEP
<PAN TILT ZOOM>
>PAN-TILT LIMIT
PAN
LEFT
RIGHT
TILT
ON
END
END
ON
0°
DOWN
UP
END
END
ON
D-ZOOM
LIMIT
x4
-06170 STEP
DOWN END (30°)
PAN-TILT LIMIT
When you set PAN to ON, LEFT and RIGHT appear and
you can select the limit of pan operation. When you set
TILT to ON, UP and DOWN appear and you can select
the limit of tilt operation.
Note
You can select the following values:
The PAN-TILT LIMIT setting is reset to the factory
setting when you change IM-FLIP of the SYSTEM
menu.
PAN LEFT: LEFT END, +35359 to -35241 STEP,
selectable with an interval of 200 STEP
PAN RIGHT: RIGHT END, -35241 to +35359 STEP,
selectable with an interval of 200 STEP
TILT DOWN: DOWN END, -06170 to +18630 STEP,
selectable with an interval of 200 STEP
TILT UP: UP END, +18630 to -06170 STEP,
selectable with an interval of 200 STEP
D-ZOOM (digital zoom)
When it is set to ON, LIMIT appears and the electronic
zoom (×4 or ×2) operates after the optical zoom (×12),
giving ×48 zooming at maximum.
Select the magnification of the electronic zoom ×4 or ×2
by LIMIT.
1 STEP represents 0.0048°.
Setting range of PAN LEFT/PAN RIGHT
Note
Regardless of the D-ZOOM ON/OFF setting, images
shot by the camera are accumulated for the vertical
synchronization period and output from the VIDEO and
S VIDEO connectors of the camera and the connector on
the optional interface card inserted into the card slot.
CENTER ( 0°)
-35241 STEP
+35359 STEP
LEFT END RIGHT END
(170°)
(170°)
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PAN TILT ZOOM Menu
PICTURE Menu
SYSTEM Menu
<PICTURE>
>EFFECT
WIDE
<SYSTEM>
OFF
OFF
08
>DATA MIX
OFF
ON
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
APERTURE
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
EFFECT (picture effect)
DATA MIX
OFF: No picture effect
NEG: The image of the camera is reversed to negative.
When it is set to ON, the menu is overlapped with the
video signal output from the installed interface card.
B&W: The image of the camera becomes monochrome.
IR-RECEIVE (infrared signal reception)
WIDE (wide mode)
ON: 16:9 aspect ratio of the image of the camera
OFF: 4:3 aspect ratio of the image of the camera
When it is set to OFF, the camera does not receive the
signal from the supplied Remote Commander.
Be sure to keep it ON when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
APERTURE (aperture compensation)
Select the aperture compensation level from among
MIN, 01 to 14 and MAX.
Note
You cannot set IR-RECEIVE to OFF when you operate
the menu using the supplied Remote Commander. To
set it to OFF, use the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied) or the VISCA command.
IMG-FLIP (image flip)
Set IMG-FLIP to ON to rotate the camera image
supplied from the VIDEO connector upside down and to
reverse the direction of the camera movement by pan/tilt
operations.
Set PAN REVERSE to ON to reverse the horizontal
movement of the camera image.
Set TILT REVERSE to ON to reverse the vertical
movement of the camera image.
When you set IMG-FLIP to ON, "Please restart system"
appears. Turn off the power of the camera and turn it on
again.
Note
Regardless of the IMG-FLIP ON/OFF setting, images
shot by the camera are accumulated for the double
vertical synchronization period (2 fields) and output
from the VIDEO and S VIDEO connectors of the
camera and the connector on the optional interface card
inserted into the card slot.
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PICTURE Menu / SYSTEM Menu
DISPLAY INFO
When the camera settings are stored in POSITION 1 to
6 using the supplied Remote Commander (page 34), the
message "PRESET No. xx" automatically appears for 2
seconds on the monitor screen. If you want to display the
message each time the camera is operated, set DISPLAY
INFO to ON. Set it to OFF to cancel the display.
ANALOG OUT Menu
The ANALOF OUT menu appears only when the
BRBK-301 Anaolog RGB Component card is installed
in the card slot of the camera.
<ANALOG OUT>
>OUTPUT 1
SYNC
RGB
G
OUTPUT 2
VBS
OUTPUT 1
Select the signal output from pins 3, 4 and 5 of the 9-pin
D-sub connector of the Analog RGB Component Card.
Set to RGB for the RGB signal output, or YCrCb for the
component signal output.
When RGB is selected, SYNC appears, and you can
select the sync signal from among G, RGB, and OFF.
OUTPUT 2
Select the signal output from pin 6 of the 9-pin D-sub
connector of the Analog RGB Component Card.
Set to VBS for the composite signal output, or Y/C for
the S video signal output.
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ANALOG OUT Menu
Operation Using the Supplied
Remote Commander
Pan/Tilt and Zoom
Operation
Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral
devices are properly installed and connected.
Panning and Tilting
1
CAMERA SELECT
REV
Turning on the Power
2
RESET
STD
PAN-TILT
HOME
L/R DIRECTION
SET
1
2
Press the POWER switch.
The camera will turn on and perform the pan/tilt
reset action automatically.
POWER lights.
to AC outlet
Press the arrow button to pan or tilt the camera.
While checking the picture on the screen, press the
desired arrow button.
To move the camera little by little, press the
button just for a moment.
To move the camera in a wide range, press and
hold the button.
To move the camera diagonally, press the V or v
button while holding down the B or b button.
1
2
Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the
supplied AC power adaptor and power cord.
The power is turned on and the POWER lamp
lights.
The camera will automatically pan and tilt and be
reset to the position stored in POSITION 1 (Pan/tilt
reset action).
Turn on the peripheral devices.
To face the camera back to the front
Press the HOME button.
To turn on/off the camera using the
Remote Commander
As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet, you
can turn the camera on or off with the POWER switch
on the Remote Commander.
When you turn the power off using the Remote
Commander, the POWER lamp turns off and the
STANDBY lamp lights on the camera.
If you accidentally move the camera with
your hand
Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to perform the pan/
tilt reset action.
If the camera moves in a different
direction from that you intended
POWER
The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever
the b button is pressed. You might wish to face the
camera toward the opposite direction from that of the
button you pressed, for example, when you change the
direction of the camera while checking the picture on the
screen. In such a case, press the 2 (REV) button while
holding down the L/R DIRECTION SET button.
To reset the setting, press the 1 (STD) button while
holding down the L/R DIRECTION SET button.
CAMERA SELECT
1
2
3
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FAR
NEAR
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
POWER
STANDBY lights.
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Turning on the Power / Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation
Zooming
Press ether of the ZOOM buttons.
Arrow button
Movement of
the camera
Setting
L/R
DIRECTION SET
PAN-TILT
RESET
SLOW
FAST
ZOOM
While holding down
Subject appears
closer
(Telephoto)
T
T
Subject appears
farther away.
(Wide angle)
Zooms in or out
slowly
STD
W
DIRECTION SET
W
L/R
1
RM-EV100
Zooms in or
out fast
(FAST side)
Press.
(SLOW side)
L/R
DIRECTION SET
While holding down
REV
Note
2
When you perform pan/tilt operation while the camera is
in the telephoto mode, the moving speed of the image on
the screen may be a little jerky.
Press.
Note
The setting above only changes the signal emitted from
the Remote Commander, and does not change the setting
of the camera itself. Therefore, repeat the setting for
each Remote Commander if you are using more than
one Remote Commander.
Operating Multiple Cameras with
the Remote Commander
1
Set the IR SELECT switch on the rear of the camera
you want to operate to 1, 2 or 3.
If the STANDBY lamp of the camera
flashes
When the camera is moved or turned by hand or by
external shock, the microcomputer inside the camera
may not be able to memorize the pan/tilt position
properly and the camera may stop.
1 2 3
IR SELECT
To reset the pan/tilt position, press the PAN-TILT
RESET button or turn the power of the camera off and
turn it on again.
2
Press the CAMERA SELECT button on the
Remote Commander that corresponds to the
number set in step 1.
POWER
CAMERA SELECT
1
2
3
CAMERA
SELECT
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FAR
NEAR
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
STANDBY flashes.
Then, you can operate the camera(s) specified by
number. Every time you operate the camera(s) using the
Remote Commander, the CAMERA SELECT button
pressed in step 2 lights.
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Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation
Shooting with Back Lighting
When you shoot a subject with a light source behind it,
the subject becomes dark. In such a case, press the
BACK LIGHT button.
Adjusting the Camera
To cancel the function, press the BACK LIGHT button
again.
NEAR
MANUAL
BACK LIGHT
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FAR
NEAR
AUTO
FAR
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
Subject appears brighter.
STD
REV
1
2
3
Note
The BACK LIGHT function is effective only when
MODE is set to FULL AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu
of the camera.
Focusing on a Subject
To focus the camera on a subject
automatically
Press the AUTO button.
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
screen automatically.
To focus the camera on a subject
manually
After pressing the MANUAL button, press either the
FAR or the NEAR button to have the camera focus on
the subject.
CAMERA SELECT
1
2
3
FOCUS
Focusing on a far subject
Focusing on a near subject
AUTO
MANUAL
FAR
NEAR
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
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Adjusting the Camera
To cancel the preset memory
While holding down the RESET button, press the
POSITION button from which you want to cancel the
settings.
Storing the Camera
Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
Up to six combinations of settings (six positions)
including camera position, zooming, focusing, and
backlighting, can be preset.
STD
REV
1
2
3
6
Press a POSITION
button.
4
5
PRESET
RESET
POSITION
While holding down
For details of the camera settings to be preset, see
Notes
• When the power is turned on, the camera starts with
the settings stored in POSITION 1.
• If you want to retain the previous pan and tilt positions
when the power is turned off and turned on again, store
those positions in POSITION 1.
• Storing or canceling the settings in POSITION 1 takes
about 2 seconds longer than those of other positions.
• When you are storing or canceling the settings in one
POSITION, you cannot call up, store or cancel the
settings in another POSITION.
2
3
POSITION 1-6
RESET
1
3
PRESET
2
1
2
3
Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to reset the pan/
tilt position.
Adjust the position, zooming, focusing and
While holding down the PRESET button, press any
of the POSITION buttons, 1 to 6, in which you want
to store the settings.
DATA SCREEN
BACK LIGHT
STD
REV
1
2
3
6
Press a POSITION
button.
4
5
PRESET
RESET
POSITION
While holding down
The message "PRESET No.xx" (selected
POSITION number) is output from the composite
video output or S video output connector and is
displayed for about 2 seconds.
To recall the stored settings
Press any of the POSITION buttons, 1 to 6, in which you
have stored the settings.
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Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature
To turn on/off the camera using the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit
As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet, you
can turn the camera on or off with the POWER button on
the Remote Control Unit.
While holding down the POWER button, press the
CAMERA button corresponding to the camera whose
power you want to turn on/off.
Operation Using the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
Before operating, check that the camera, the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit and peripheral devices are
properly installed and connected.
When you turn the power off using the Remote Control
Unit, the POWER lamp turns off and the STANDBY
lamp lights on the camera.
Turning on the Power
STANDBY lights.
To illuminate the panel of the Remote
Control Unit
RESET
PANEL LIGHT
1 2
Press the PANEL LIGHT button. All the POSITION
buttons and CAMERA buttons light.
To turn off the illumination, press the PANEL LIGHT
button again.
VALUE
LOCK
PANEL
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TILT
RESET
ONE PUSH
AWB
MENU
LIG
RET
PRESET
SHIFT
–
+
R
POSITION
MODE
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
–
+
L/R
DIRECTION
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
POR
1
2
3
5
6
7
ONE PUSH
AF
NEAR
FAR
PANEL
LIGHT
POWER CAMERA
1
Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the
supplied AC power adaptor and power cord.
The power is turned on and the POWER lamp
lights.
The camera will automatically pan and tilt and be
reset to the position stored in POSITION 1 (Pan/tilt
reset action).
Operating Multiple Cameras
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.
2
3
Press the ON/OFF switch on the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit to turn it on.
The CAMERA button representing the camera
whose power was turned off last lights. (CAMERA
1 button lights by default.)
To assign camera addresses
automatically
1
Make sure that the camera address selectors on the
bottom of each camera are set to "0."
Turn on the peripheral devices.
For setting the camera address selectors, see
Note
2
Turn on the power of all the connected cameras and
the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
Be sure to turn on the power of the camera before the
power of the Remote Control Unit. Otherwise, the
Remote Control Unit cannot recognize the connected
camera.
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Turning on the Power
3
4
Hold down the RESET button and press the
POWER button on the Remote Control Unit.
The Remote Control Unit recognizes the connected
cameras and assigns them camera addresses 1 to 7
automatically in the connected order.
Pan/Tilt and Zoom
Operation
Press the POWER button on the Remote Control
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 camera you want to control
with the Remote Control Unit by pressing the
CAMERA button.
Panning and Tilting
L/R DIRECTION
REV
PAN-TILT RESET
STD
1
VALUE
LOCK
MODE
PANEL
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TILT ONE PUSH
RESET AWB
MENU
LIGHT
RESET
PRESET
SHIFT
–
–
+
+
R
POSITION
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
L/R
DIRECTION
To assign camera addresses manually
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
POER
1
2
3
5
6
7
Set one of the camera addresses, 1 to 7, using the camera
address selectors on the bottom of each camera.
ONE PUSH
AF
NEAR
FAR
POWER
2
3
For setting the camera address selectors, see page 16
1
Turn on the power of the camera and the RM-
BR300 Remote Control Unit.
The camera will turn on, performing the pan/tilt
reset action automatically.
2
3
Press the CAMERA button corresponding to the
camera you want to operate.
Operate the joystick to pan or tilt the camera.
While checking the picture on the screen, incline
the joystick in the desired direction.
The panning/tilting speed changes according to the
angle at which you incline the joystick.
Release the joystick to stop panning/tilting.
To face the camera back to the front
Press the button on the top of the joystick for one or two
seconds.
Press for 1 or 2 seconds.
If you accidentally move the camera with
your hand
Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to perform the pan/
tilt reset action.
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Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation
If the camera moves in a different
direction from that you intended
Zooming
Turn the dial on the upper part of the joystick.
The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever
the joystick is inclined to the right. You might wish to
face the camera toward the opposite direction from that
in which you inclined the joystick, for example, when
you change the direction of the camera while checking
the picture on the screen. In such a case, press the
POSITION 2 (REV) button while holding down the L/R
DIRECTION button.
Subject appears farther
away. (Wide angle)
Subject appears closer.
(Telephoto)
To reset the setting, press the POSITION 1 (STD) button
while holding down the L/R DIRECTION button.
Note
When you perform pan/tilt operation while the camera is
in the telephoto mode, the moving speed of the image on
the screen may be a little jerky.
Joystick
Movement of the
camera
Setting
While holding down
Incline to the right.
L/R
DIRECTION
1
9
STD
Press.
While holding down
Incline to the right.
L/R
DIRECTION
2
10
REV
Press.
Note
The setting above only changes the signal emitted from
the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit, and does not
change the setting of the camera itself.
If the STANDBY lamp of the camera
flashes
When the camera is moved or turned by hand or by
external shock, the microcomputer inside the camera
may not be able to memorize the pan/tilt position
properly.
To reset the pan/tilt position, press the PAN-TILT
RESET button.
STANDBY flashes.
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Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation
Shooting with Back Lighting
When you shoot a subject with a light source behind it,
the subject becomes dark. In such a case, press the
BACK LIGHT button.
To cancel the function, press the BACK LIGHT button
again.
Adjusting the Camera
MODE
VALUE/R
ONE PUSH AWB
BACK LIGHT
VALUE
LOCK
PANEL
LIGHT
BLACK
LIT
PAN-TILT ONE PUSH
RESET A
MENU
RESET
PRESET
SHIFT
–
–
+
+
R
POSITION
MODE
BACK
LIGHT
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
L/R
DIRECTION
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANAL
POWER
1
2
3
5
6
7
ONE PUSH
A
NEAR
FAR
Note
FOCUS
BRIGHT/B
AUTO/MANUAL
The BACK LIGHT function is effective only when
MODE is set to FULL AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu
of the camera.
ONE PUSH AF
Adjusting the White Balance
Focusing on a Subject
Before adjusting the white balance, shoot a white object
under the same lighting conditions as the subject you
want to shoot, and zoom it in on the screen. (You can use
a white wall, etc., instead of the object.)
To focus the camera on a subject
automatically
Press the AUTO/MANUAL button so that the AUTO
indicator lights.
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
screen automatically.
To adjust the white balance automatically
1
2
Set MODE to ONE PUSH in the WHITE
BALANCE menu of the camera.
AUTO
AUTO
MANUAL
For setting, see “WHITE BALANCE Menu” on
Press the ONE PUSH AWB button.
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
To focus the camera on a subject
manually
Press the AUTO/MANUAL button so that the AUTO
indicator turns off.
ONE PUSH
AWB
Then turn the FOCUS control clockwise or
counterclockwise to have the camera focus on the
subject.
To adjust the white balance manually
1
Set MODE to MANUAL in the WHITE
BALANCE menu of the camera.
FOCUS
Focusing on a near
subject
Focusing on a far
subject
For setting, see “WHITE BALANCE Menu” on
NEAR
FAR
2
Press the MODE button so that the R and B
indicators on the VALUE/R and BRIGHT/B
controls light (White balance adjustment mode).
One-push auto focusing during manual
focus adjustment
Press the ONE PUSH AF button.
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
screen automatically.
ONE PUSH
AF
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Adjusting the Camera
3
Adjust the red gain with the R control and the blue
gain with the B control.
Functions of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls
The functions of the VALUE control and the BRIGHT
control change according to the MODE setting in the
EXPOSURE menu, as follows:
VALUE
Turn toward – for
weakening red.
Turn toward + for
emphasizing red.
MODE setting
FULL AUTO
Function of
Function of
VALUE control
BRIGHT control
–
–
+
+
Not used
Exposure
compensation level
control*
R
MODE
BRIGHT
Turn toward + for
emphasizing
blue.
Turn toward – for
weakening blue.
SHUTTER Pri
IRIS Pri
Shutter speed
control
Exposure
compensation level
control*
B
Iris control
Not used
Exposure
compensation level
control*
BRIGHT
Brightness level
control
Adjusting the Brightness
MANUAL
Shutter speed
control
Iris control
1
Set MODE to SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri, BRIGHT or
MANUAL in the EXPOSURE menu of the camera.
* When EX-COMP is ON in the EXPOSURE menu
For setting, see “EXPOSURE Menu” on page 26.
2
3
Press the MODE button so that the VALUE and B
indicators on the VALUE/R and BRIGHT/B
controls light (Brightness adjustment mode).
Adjust the brightness with the VALUE or BRIGHT
control.
VALUE
Turn toward – for a
higher shutter speed
or F-number.
Turn toward + for a
lower shutter speed
or F-number.
–
–
+
+
R
MODE
BRIGHT
Turn toward – for a
higher level or F-
number.
Turn toward + for a
lower level or F-
number.
B
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Adjusting the Camera
5
While holding down the PRESET button, press any
of the POSITION buttons, 1 to 8, in which you want
to store the settings.
Storing the Camera
Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature
Press a POSITION button.
RESET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
PRESET
Up to sixteen combinations of settings (sixteen
positions), including camera position, zooming,
focusing, and backlighting, can be stored in the memory
of the camera using the RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit.
The number of positions that can be stored depends on
the camera model. You can store up to six positions on
a BRC-300/300P camera.
While holding down
The settings are stored in the memory of the
camera.
The pressed button flashes during storing. Flashing
stops when storing is completed.
For details of the camera settings to be preset, see
To recall the stored settings
Select the function of the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons
using the SHIFT button, if necessary. Press any of the
POSITION buttons, 1 to 8, in which you have stored the
settings.
RESET
5 1
VALUE
LOCK
MODE
PANEL
LIGHT
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TLT
RESET
ONE PUSH
AWB
MENU
REET
PRET
SHIFT
–
–
+
+
R
POSITION
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
To cancel the preset memory
STD
REV
L/R
DIRECTION
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
POWER
1
2
3
5
6
7
Select the function of the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons
using the SHIFT button, if necessary. While holding
down the RESET button, press the POSITION button
from which you want to cancel the settings.
ONE PUSH
AF
NEAR
FAR
4
2
1
2
3
4
Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to reset the pan/
tilt position.
While holding down
Press a POSITION button.
RESET
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
Press the CAMERA button to select the camera
whose settings you want to preset.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
PRESET
The pressed button flashes during canceling of the
settings. Flashing stops when the settings have been
canceled.
Adjust the position, zooming, focusing and
Press the SHIFT button to select the function of
POSITION 1 to 8 buttons, if necessary.
Notes
To store in positions 1 to 8, press the SHIFT button
so that the upper indicator lights. The POSITION
1 to 8 buttons can be used for positions 1 to 8.
To store in positions 9 to 16, press the SHIFT button
so that the lower indicator lights. The POSITION 1
to 8 buttons can be used for positions 9 to 16.
• When the power is turned on, the camera starts with
the settings stored in POSITION 1.
• If you want to retain the previous pan and tilt positions
when the power is turned off and turned on again, store
those positions in POSITION 1.
• When you are storing or canceling the settings in one
POSITION, you cannot call up, store or cancel the
settings in another POSITION.
for positions 1 to 8
SHIFT
for positions 9 to 16
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Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature
Setting the Speed of the Camera Moving
to a Preset Position
You can select the panning/tilting speed when the
camera moves to a preset position.
1
2
Press the CAMERA button to select the camera
whose speed you want to set.
Press the POSITION button for which you want to
set the speed for more than one second.
All the CAMERA buttons, 1 to 7, flash.
3
Press one of the CAMERA buttons to select the
speed.
CAMERA button
Panning/tilting speed
1 degree/sec.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2.2 degrees/sec.
4.8 degrees/sec.
11 degrees/sec.
23.3 degrees/sec.
43 degrees/sec.
60 degrees/sec. (default)
Now the camera will move to the position preset to
the pressed POSITION button with the selected
speed.
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Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature
3
Tighten the two screws on the interface card.
Installation and Connections
Installation
Attaching an Interface Card
Attach an interface card (not supplied) to the card slot on
the rear of the camera.
1
Loosen the two screws to remove the card slot
cover.
To remove the interface card
Loosen the two screws on the interface card and pull the
card out straight and slowly.
Installing the Camera
To install the camera on a desk
Place the camera on a flat surface.
If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface,
make sure that the inclination is less than 15 degrees,
so that the pan/tilt performance is guaranteed, and take
an appropriate countermeasure to prevent the camera
from falling.
2
Insert an optional interface card into the card slot.
Align both ends of the interface card with the
sliders inside the slot, then insert the card securely
as far as it will go.
Notes
• Do not grasp the camera head when carrying the
camera.
• Do not turn the camera head by hand. Doing so will
result in the camera malfunctioning.
Interface card
(not supplied)
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Installation
• Be sure that the lens is tightened securely, as far as it
will go and it does not fall.
• Do not use a wide conversion lens in an environment
where it is subject to vibration or shock.
• Check periodically, at least once a year, to ensure that
the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant,
make this periodic check more frequently.
To attach the camera to a tripod
Attach a tripod to the screw hole used for attaching a
tripod on the bottom of the camera.
The tripod must be set up on a flat surface and tightened
firmly by hand.
Use a tripod with screws meeting either of the following
specifications.
1/4 -20UNC
Installing the Camera on the Ceiling
Using the supplied ceiling brackets, wire rope and
screws, you can utilize existing junction boxes, etc., to
attach the camera to the ceiling.
When you install the camera, always install it on a level
ceiling. If you have to install it on an inclined ceiling,
make sure that the inclination is within 15 degrees, so
that the pan/tilt performance is guaranteed.
ISO standard: = 4.5 mm 0.2 mm
ASA standard: = 0.197 inches
To attach a wide conversion lens
The camera's lens portion is threaded. To attach a wide
conversion lens, align the lens with those threads, and
turn it clockwise to attach it securely.
Notes
• When you attach the camera to the ceiling, entrust the
installation to an experienced contractor or installer.
• Attach the camera to the ceiling firmly, after making
sure the ceiling is strong enough to bear the weight of
the camera plus the ceiling bracket. If the ceiling is not
strong enough, the camera may fall and cause serious
injury.
• Be sure to attach the supplied wire rope to prevent the
camera from falling.
• Check periodically, at least once a year, to ensure that
the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant,
make this periodic check more frequently.
Acceptable wide conversion lenses
Weight: less than 200 g (7 oz)
Size: less than the size given in the illustration below
Before installation
After deciding the shooting direction, make the required
holes for the junction box and connecting cables on the
ceiling.
M37 × P0.75
Screw tapping used to
attach the camera
Note
The connecting cables cannot be passed through the
ceiling bracket (A). A hole for the wiring is required in
the ceiling at the back of the camera where it is attached
to the ceiling.
Camera side
21.3
(
3 (1/8)
27/32)
55 (2 5/32)
Unit: mm (inches)
Vignetting may occur when shooting with the
conversion lens attached.
Notes
In order to prevent the wide conversion lens from falling,
note the following:
• Entrust this task an experienced contractor or installer
to ensure the wide conversion lens does not come
loose and fall.
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Installation
4
Attach the ceiling bracket (B) to the junction box on
the ceiling.
Installation
Align the holes in the bracket with those in the
junction box, and use appropriate screws (not
supplied).
1
2
Set IMG-FLIP to ON in the SYSTEM menu.
Loosen the four screws on the bottom of the camera
to remove the four feet.
There are three screw holes along the edges of the
ceiling bracket (B). Later, the front of the camera
will be positioned at one of the screw holes. Adjust
the direction of the ceiling bracket (B) so that the
camera will face the front and attach the bracket
securely.
Ceiling
3
Attach the wire rope to the junction box on the
ceiling.
Use an appropriate screw (not supplied) to attach
the wire rope to the junction box.
Ceiling
bracket
(B)
Front of the camera
Ceiling
Wire rope
(supplied)
Hole for connecting cables
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Installation
5
Attach the ceiling bracket (A) to the bottom of the
camera using the supplied four screws (+M3 × 8).
Align the screw holes on the bottom of the camera
with those in the ceiling bracket, and attach the
bracket to the camera.
6
Insert the protrusions on the ceiling bracket (A) into
the spaces prepared in the ceiling bracket (B), and
temporarily attach them by turning the ceiling
bracket (A) with the camera clockwise.
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
bracket (B)
Attach the wire
rope at the same
time.
4
+M3 x 8
(supplied)
1
3
2
Ceiling bracket (A)
Ceiling
bracket (A)
7
Secure the ceiling brackets (A) and (B) using the
supplied three screws (+M3 × 8).
Ceiling
Tighten the screws a little at a time in the numbered
order shown in the illustration. Attach the wire rope
using the screw designated as number 4 above. After
all of the screws have been temporarily tightened,
securely tighten each one in turn.
+M3 x 8
(supplied)
Note
For attaching the camera to the ceiling brackets, use only
the supplied screws. Using other screws may damage the
camera.
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Installation
8
Connect the cables to the connectors on the rear of
the camera.
Connections
Ceiling
Connecting to an AC Outlet
Use the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord
to connect the camera to an AC outlet.
Note
AC power adaptor MPA-AC1
(supplied)
Take the proper steps to ensure that the load of the
cables connected does not cause problems.
to AC outlet
To remove the camera
DC IN 12V
AC power cord (supplied)
1
2
Remove the three screws used to attach the camera
in step 7 of "Installation."
Turn the camera with the bracket counterclockwise
to remove.
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Connections
To connect the Remote Control Unit
using the VISCA RS-422 connectors
You can use the VISCA RS-422 connectors to connect
the RM-BR300 Remote Control 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.
Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit
Use the RS-232C connecting cable supplied with the
Remote Control Unit.
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plugs that come with the camera and the
Remote Control Unit.
For making the cable, refer to the pin assignments of the
diagram of VISCA RS-422 connection (page 64).
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable*
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C
VISCA RS-422
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
DC IN 12V
AC power cord*
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422 cable
AC power adaptor*
VISCA RS-422
* supplied with the RM-BR300
to AC outlet
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors, check that
the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera
(page 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of the
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera
(page 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of the
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, the VISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
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Connections
Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR,
etc. Equipped with the Composite
Video Input Connector
Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR,
etc. Equipped with the S-Video
Input Connector
to AC outlet
to AC outlet
t VIDEO
S VIDEO
75-ohm coaxial cable
S-video connecting cable
to composite video input
to S-video input
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
Video monitor, VTR, etc.
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Connections
You can connect the camera to a computer equipped
with the VISCA RS-232C connector instead of the
connection to the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
Connecting a Device Equipped with
VISCA RS-232C Connector
Connections with the VISCA RS-232C cables (cross
type) enable control of multiple cameras with a single
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors, check that
the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera
(page 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of the
Connecting a Device Equipped with
VISCA RS-422 Connector
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
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.
to AC outlet
RS-232C cable
(supplied with the
RM-BR300)
VISCA RS-232C
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plugs that come with the camera and the
Remote Control Unit.
For making the cable, refer to the pin assignments of the
diagram of VISCA RS-422 connection (page 64).
to VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera
(page 16) and the DIP switch on the bottom of the
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, the VISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
• Do not make the VISCA RS-422 connection and the
VISCA RS-232C connection simultaneously. If both
cables are connected simultaneously, the camera may
malfunction.
First BRC-300/300P
VISCA RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
Second BRC-300/300P
VISCA RS-232C OUT
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
Third to Seventh
BRC-300/300P
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Connections
Connecting a Video Monitor
Equipped with Analog RGB/
Component Connectors
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.
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
to VISCA RS-422
to AC outlet
to AC outlet
First BRC-300/300P
BRBK-301 Analog
RGB Component Card
VISCA RS-422
RGB/SYNC
VISCA RS-422 cable
CCXC-9DD/9DB cable
with D-sub 9-pin plugs
(not supplied)
to RGB IN
to AC outlet
Second BRC-300/300P
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
Video monitor, etc.
VISCA RS-422
For details on how to attach the BRBK-301 Analog
to AC outlet
To select the output signal, use the OUTPUT1 and
OUTPUT2 items in the ANALOG OUT menu
Third to Seventh BRC-300/300P
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Connections
to RS-232C or RS-422 correctly.
Connecting a VTR Equipped with
SDI Input Connector
When you install an optional BRBK-302 SDI Card into
the camera, you can output the signal from the camera
by converting it into a signal compliant with the SDI
standard (SMPTE 259M serial digital interface).
to AC outlet
BRBK-303 Optical
Multiplex Card
CCFC-M100 Optical
Fiber Cable
to AC outlet
to AC outlet
AC power cord
(supplied with the
BRU-300/300P)
CAMERA
SDI
BRBK-302 SDI Card
BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex
Unit
Connecting cable
with BNC connectors
to T VIDEO
(or
S VIDEO)
VISCA RS-232C IN
to SDI input
75-ohm coaxial
cable (or S-
video cable)
DVCAM, etc. equipped with an SDI input
RS-232C cable
(supplied withthe
RM-BR300)*
Video monitor, etc.
Connecting the BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex Unit
When you install an optional BRBK-303 Optical
Multiplex Card into the camera, you can connect the
camera to the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit
using the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable. This allows
you to control the camera from up to 500 m (1,640 feet)
away.
VISCA RS-232C
to AC outlet
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Notes
* The VISCA RS-422 connection is also available if you use the
VISCA RS-422 connectors.
• When the connection using the Optical Fiber Cable is
made, the VISCA RS-232C and VISCA RS-422
connectors on the camera cannot be used.
• When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors or
VISCA RS-422 connectors, check the VISCA
FUNCTION switch on the rear of the Optical
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Connections
Notes on use of the CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber
Cable
• In order to prevent cable transmission loss, fix the
bend in the cable keeping more than 40 mm (1 5/8
inches) radius.
Connecting a Video Switcher
Use a commercially available video switcher to switch
between the multiple camera signals to be output.
BRC-300/300P
Third to Seventh
BRC-300/300P
CCFC-M100
to AC outlet
Keep more than 40 mm
(1 5/8 inches) radius.
T VIDEO
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C OUT
Second BRC-300/300P
BRU-300/300P
CCFC-M100
T VIDEO
VISCA RS-232C IN
• To connect two Optical Fiber Cables, use the
extension plug supplied with the cable.
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C OUT
First BRC-300/300P
Extension plug
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable
B
A
VISCA RS-232C
MODE RSC
RS-422
TALLY/CONTACT
CONTACT(TALLY)
TALLY
!
ON/OFF
VISCA
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 camera and the S-video input
connector on the video switcher.
For connection with a video switcher, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the switcher.
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Connections
To connect multiple cameras
You can connect up to seven cameras.
Connecting a Sync Signal
Generator
To connect a single camera
Third to Seventh
BRC-300/300P
75-ohm
termination
switch: ON
to AC outlet
75-ohm termination
switch: ON
EXT SYNC IN
EXT SYNC IN
75-ohm termination
switch: OFF
75-ohm coaxial cable
Second BRC-300/300P
to AC outlet
EXT SYNC IN
to SYNC OUT
75-ohm termination
switch: OFF
Sync signal generator
First BRC-300/300P
to AC outlet
EXT SYNC IN
75-ohm coaxial cable
to SYNC OUT
Sync signal generator
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Connections
Error messages for the BRU-300/300P Optical
Multiplex Unit
Appendix
Message
Meaning/remedies
Communicationerror The message will appear when the
Please check
connection
Optical Multiplex Unit is turned on, if a
problem occurs in the connection of the
Optical Fiber Cable between the camera
and the Optical Multiplex Unit. Turn off
the power of the camera and the Optical
Multiplex Unit, check the connection of
the Optical Fiber Cable and turn the
power on again.
List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the screen. Take
the necessary measures shown below.
Indicators on the BRC-300/300P camera
Option card error
Please check option type interface cards are inserted into the
The message will appear when same-
Indicator
Meaning/remedies
STANDBY lamp
flashes.
The camera stopped moving due to an
error in the pan/tilt mechanism. Reset
the pan/tilt position or turn off the power
of the camera and turn it on again.
card
two card slots on the Optical Multiplex
Unit. Turn off the power of the Optical
Multiplex Unit and remove either of the
cards.
The tally lamp
flashes.
Turn off the power of the camera, and
consult with your Sony dealer.
Messages for the BRC-300/300P camera
Message
Meaning/remedies
Please restart system You are prompted to restart the power of
the camera after you changed the setting
of "IMG-FLIP" in the SYSTEM menu or
"D-ZOOM" in the PAN TILT ZOOM
menu.
Use the POWER switch on the supplied
Remote Commander or the POWER
button on the RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit to turn the power off, then
on. The changed setting becomes
effective.
PRESET xx OK
(xx = 1 to 6)
When you store the camera settings into
the memory (POSITION 1-6), the
message will appear for 2 seconds.
White balance active While the white balance adjustment is
automatically adjusted, the message will
blink. Wait for a while. When the
adjustment is complete, it will disappear.
Whitebalance active The message will appear only when you
Please wait
activate the one-push white balance
adjustment by pressing the ONE PUSH
AWB button on the RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit.
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List of Messages
Troubleshooting
Before bringing in your camera for service, check the
following as a guide to troubleshoot the problem. If the
problem cannot be corrected, consult with your Sony
dealer.
Symptom
Cause
The AC power adaptor is not connected to the Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will
DC IN 12V jack firmly. go.
The AC power cord is not inserted firmly into Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will
Remedy
The power of the camera is not turned
on.
the AC power adaptor or the AC outlet.
go.
The BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card is
inserted into the card slot.
Remove the card from the card slot.
When using the far distance remote control
Insert the Optical Fiber Cable firmly as far as
system with the BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex it will go.
Card, CCFC-M100 Optical Fiber Cable and
Turn on the Optical Multiplex Unit, or plug in
the power cord of the multiplex unit to an AC
outlet firmly.
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit, the
Optical Fiber Cable is not properly connected
or the Optical Multiplex Unit is not turned on.
The camera cannot be turned on with the "IR-RECEIVE" in the SYSTEM menu is set Use the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to
supplied Remote Commander.
to OFF.
open the menu and set "IR-RECEIVE" to
"ON." (page 29)
The picture is not displayed on the video The video cable is not connected properly.
monitor connected to the camera.
Check the connection between the camera and
video monitor.
The exposure is not set correctly on the
camera.
Set the exposure correctly in the EXPOSURE
menu.
Pan, tilt or zoom cannot be operated.
Any menu is displayed on the monitor screen. Press the DATA SCREEN button on the
supplied Remote Commander or the MENU
button on the RM-BR300 Remote Control
Unit to turn off the menu from the monitor
screen.
The panning or tilting range is limited.
Change the "PAN-TILT LIMIT" setting in the
The Remote Commander does not work. The CAMERA SELECT button you pressed Press the CAMERA SELECT button
on the Remote Commander does not match
the number set with the IR SELECT switch
on the camera.
corresponding to the IR SELECT switch
The camera cannot be operated with the The connection using the VISCA RS-422
Check that the connection to the VISCA RS-
422 connectors is correctly made, and the RS-
422 cable is properly connected.
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
connectors is not correctly made.
The BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the
camera is set to any other address than "0
(AUTO)."
Identify the address of the camera (page 16),
then set the MODE selector on the rear of the
Remote Control Unit to the same address.
VISCA control setting is not correct.
Select the proper setting (RS-232C or RS-
422) with the BOTTOM switch on the bottom
The communication baud rate setting of the
camera and the RM-BR300 differ.
Select the same communication baud rate
(9600 bps or 38,400 bps) with the BOTTOM
switch on the bottom of the camera (page 16)
and the DIP switch on the Remote Control
The NC (No Connection) switches are set to Set switch 1 and camera address selector
ON.
switch 4 of the BOTTOM switches on the
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The VISCA control is not available with The computer is not correctly connected to
a computer connected to the camera. the camera.
Cause
Remedy
Make sure the connection between the
computer and camera is made correctly.
Check that the VISCA control setting (RS-
232C or RS-422) and the baud rate setting
(9600 bps or 38,400 bps) are properly made
with the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of
Try to connect the camera to the RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit to check that the camera
works properly.
The picture quality obtained from the
Depending on your computer or video capture Consult with your computer manufacturer or
camera connected to a computer differs board, you may not be able to obtain the
from that from the camera connected to a expected picture quality.
video monitor.
dealer for details.
The camera cannot be operated at all.
—
Pull out the plug of the power cord from the
AC outlet, then reinsert it into the AC outlet
after a while.
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Troubleshooting
Menu Configuration
The menus of the camera are configured as described
below.
The initial settings of each item are in bold.
EXPOSURE
MODE
FULL AUTO
MANUAL
SHUTTER Pri
IRIS Pri
BRIGHT
GAIN
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
SPEED
BRC-300:
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725,
(sec.)
1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000
BRC-300P:
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600,
(sec.)
1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000
IRIS
CLOSE, F28, F22, F19, F16, F14, F11, F9.6, F8, F6.8, F5.6, F4.8, F4, F3.4,
F2.8, F2.4, F2.0, F1.6
LEVEL
0
17 23
EX-COMP
SPOT AE
OFF
ON
LEVEL
-10.5, -9, -7.5, -6, -4.5, -3, -1.5, 0, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5 dB
OFF
ON
H-POS
V-POS
LEFT END, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, CENTER, RIGHT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, END
DOWN END, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, CENTER, UP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, END
FOCUS
AUTO FOCUS
MODE
ON
OFF
NORMAL
INTERVAL
ZOOM Tri
ACT-TIME
INT-TIME
000 005 255 sec
000 005 255 sec
WHITE BALANCE
MODE
AUTO
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
ONE PUSH
MANUAL
R.GAIN
B.GAIN
0
0
190 255
190 255
PAN TILT ZOOM
PAN-TILT LIMIT
PAN
ON
OFF
LEFT
END, 35359 -35241 STEP
RIGHT
END, 35359 -35241 STEP
TILT
ON
OFF
DOWN
UP
END, -06170 18630 STEP
END, 18630 -6170 STEP
D-ZOOM
LIMIT
ON
OFF
×2, ×4
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Menu Configuration
PICTURE
EFFECT
OFF
NEG
B&W
WIDE
OFF
ON
APERTURE
DATA MIX
IR-RECEIVE
IMG-FLIP
MIN, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, MAX
SYSTEM
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
PAN REVERSE
TILT REVERSE
DISPLAY INFO
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ANALOG OUT
OUTPUT 1
RGB
YCrCb
G
SYNC
RGB
OFF
VBS
Y/C
OUTPUT 2
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Menu Configuration
Presetting Items
The following setting items can be stored in the memory of the camera.
Presetting item
Presetting position number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pan/tilt position
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Zoom position
Digital zoom on/off
Auto/manual focus mode
Focus position
White balance mode
Red/blue gain setting
Exposure mode
Shutter speed value
Iris value
Gain value
Brightness level
Exposure compensation on/off
Exposure compensation level
Back lighting on/off
Aperture level
Presetting menu items
Menu item
Presetting position number
Default by
resetting*
1
2
a
a
×
3
a
a
×
4
a
a
×
5
a
a
×
6
a
a
×
EXPOSURE MODE
EX-COMP
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
FULL AUTO
OFF
SPOT AE
—
FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL
NORMAL, INTERVAL, ZOOM Trg
WHITE BALANCE MODE
WHITE BALANCE MANUAL R./B. GAIN
D-ZOOM
a
a
a
a
a
ON
×
×
×
×
×
NORMAL**
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
×
a
a
a
×
WB. AUTO
WB. AUTO
D-ZOOM ON
PAN-TILT LIMIT
PICTURE EFFECT
WIDE
—
×
×
×
×
×
OFF**
OFF**
8
×
×
×
×
×
APERTURE
a
×
a
×
a
×
a
×
a
×
DATA MIX
—
IR-RECEIVE
×
×
×
×
×
—
IMG-FLIP
×
×
×
×
×
—
PAN REVERSE
×
×
×
×
×
—
TILT REVERSE
×
×
×
×
×
—
DISPLAY INFO
×
×
×
×
×
—
ANALOG OUPUT 1
RGB/SYNC SELECT
ANALOG OUTPUT 2
×
×
×
×
×
—
×
×
×
×
×
—
×
×
×
×
×
—
*
Default by resetting “—” means that the camera starts with the setting stored in Position 1, but you cannot reset the setting using the
RESET button.
** The default setting is obtained by resetting Position 1.
a : Setting items retained in memory when the power is turned off and on again. The camera starts with these settings.
× : Setting items cleared from the memory when the power is turned off and on.
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Presetting Items
Control signal format
9600 bps/38400 bps
Specifications
Data: 8 bit
Stop bit: 1
Power connector
System
JEITA type4 (DC IN 12V)
Video signal
BRC-300: NTSC color, JEITA
standards
BRC-300P: PAL color, CCIR
standards
General
Input voltage 12 V DC (10.8 to 13.2 V DC)
Current consumption
1.8 A max. (at 12 V DC), 21.6 W
without optional interface cards
Operating temperature
Synchronization
Internal/external synchronization
automatically switched
Picture element 1/4.7 type, 3CCD (Advanced HAD)
Total picture elements: Approx.
1,070,000 pixels
0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storage temperature
Effective picture elements: Approx.
1,020,000 pixels
-20ºC to +60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)
Dimensions
Video camera: 180 × 210.1 × 205 mm
1
3
1
Lens
12× (optical), 4× (digital)
(7 / × 8 / × 8 / inches) (w/h/d)
8
8
8
f = 3.6 to 43.2 mm, F1.6 to F2.8
(excluding protruding parts)
Horizontal angle
Remote Commander: 56 × 26 × 210
1
1
3
3.3 to 37.8 degrees (4:3)
4.0 to 45.4 degrees (16:9)
Minimum object distance
300 mm (11 / inches) (WIDE end)
mm (2 / × 1 / × 8 / inches) (w/
4
16
8
h/d)
Mass
Video camera: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8
oz)
Remote Commander: 110 g (3.9 oz)
7
8
Minimum illumination
7 lux (F1.6) with 25 IRE
Shutter speed 1/4 to 1/10,000 sec. (BRC-300)
1/3 to 1/10,000 sec. (BRC-300P)
Horizontal resolution
Installation angle
Less than 15 degrees to the horizontal
surface
600 TV (WIDE end, 4:3 mode)
50 dB
Pan/tilt action Horizontal: 170 degrees
Maximum panning speed: 60
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) (1)
Wire rope (1)
Screws (+ M3 × 8) (7)
RS-422 connector plug (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Video S/N
Minimum panning speed: 0.25
degrees/sec.
Vertical: +90 degrees, -30 degrees
Maximum tilting speed: 60 degrees/
sec.
Minimum tilting speed: 0.25
degrees/sec.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Input/output connectors
Video output
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
unbalanced, sync negative
S-video output Mini DIN 4-pin type (1)
Y: 1 Vp-p, sync negative
C: same level as the chroma level of
video output, 75 ohms
Control input/output
VISCA RS-232C IN: Mini DIN 8-pin
type
VISCA RS-232C OUT: Mini DIN 8-
pin type
VISCA RS-422: 9-pin type
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Specifications
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Top
VALUE
LOCK
PANEL
LIGHT
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TILT
RESET
ONE PUSH
AWB
MENU
RESET
PRESET
SHIFT
–
–
+
+
R
POSITION
MODE
BRIGHT
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
STD
REV
L/R
DIRECTION
B
CAMERA
4
AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
POWER
1
2
3
5
6
7
ONE PUSH
AF
NEAR
FAR
391.3 (15 1/2
)
Side
Front
Bottom
Unit: mm (inches)
DIP switches
62
Specifications
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit
Top
Side
212 (8 3/8
)
Front
Unit: mm (inches)
63
Specifications
VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin,
female)
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
VISCA RS-422
Pin No.
Function
DTR OUT
DSR OUT
TXD OUT
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pin No.
Function
RXD OUT-
RXD OUT+
TXD OUT-
TXD OUT+
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD OUT
GND
No Connection
No Connection
RXD IN-
RXD IN+
TXD IN-
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
(optional)
TXD IN+
VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin,
female)
VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8-
pin, female)
RS-232C
IN VISCA RS-232C
Pin No.
Function
DTR IN
Pin No.
Function
No Connection
No Connection
TXD IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DSR IN
TXD IN
GND
GND
RXD IN
GND
RXD IN
GND
SIRCS OUT *
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
* The SIRCS OUT function is selectable with the BOTTOM
switch on the bottom of the camera.
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Specifications
VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug,
9-pin)
BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit
(optional)
VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini DIN 8-pin,
female)
RS-422
VISCA
IN
1
9
VISCA RS-232C
Pin No.
Function
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin No.
Function
DTR IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DSR IN
TXD IN
GND
RXD IN-
RXD IN
RXD IN+
GND
TXD IN-
No Connection
No Connection
TXD IN+
TALLY/CONTACT connector (connector plug,
9-pin)
VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin,
female)
TALLY/CONTACT
OUT
1
9
VISCA RS-232C
Pin No.
Function
CAMERA1
CAMERA2
CAMERA3
CAMERA4
CAMERA5
CAMERA6
CAMERA7
GND
Pin No.
Function
DTR OUT
DSR OUT
TXD OUT
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RXD OUT
GND
No Connection
No Connection
GND
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Specifications
VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug,
9-pin)
VISCA RS-422
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin No.
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD OUT-
RXD OUT+
TXD OUT-
TXD OUT+
GND
RXD IN-
RXD IN+
TXD IN-
TXD IN+
BRBK-301 Analog RGB Component Card
(optional)
Analog video output connector (D-sub 9-pin)
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
RGB/SYNC
Pin No.
Function
At RGB/
VBS
setting
At RGB/
Y/C
setting
At YCrCb/ At YCrCb/
VBS
Y/C
setting
setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RGB GND RGB GND RGB GND RGB GND
RGB GND RGB GND RGB GND RGB GND
R
R
Cr
Cr
G
G
Y
Y
B
B
Cb
Cb
Y
Composite
SYNC
Y
Composite
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
GND
SYNC
GND
SYNC
GND
SYNC
GND
9
No
C
No
C
Connection
Connection
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Specifications
Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection
Third to Seventh BRC-300/
300P or BRU-300/300P
VISCA RS-422 connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD OUT –
RXD OUT +
TXD OUT –
TXD OUT +
GND
RXD IN –
RXD IN +
TXD IN –
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 OUT +
TXD OUT –
TXD OUT +
GND
RXD IN –
RXD IN +
TXD IN –
TXD IN +
First BRC-300/300P camera or
BRU-300/300POpticalMultiplex
Unit
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
VISCA RS-422 connector
VISCA RS-422 connector
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NC
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RXD OUT –
RXD OUT +
TXD OUT –
TXD OUT +
GND
NC
NC
NC
GND
RXD IN –
RXD IN +
TXD IN –
TXD IN +
RXD IN –
RXD IN +
TXD IN –
TXD IN +
NC = No Connection
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Specifications
To remove the connector plug
Grasp both ends of the VISCA RS-422 connector plug
and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector
Plug
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Insert a wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) into the desired
wire opening on the VISCA RS-422 connector
plug, and tighten the screw for that wire using a flat-
head screwdriver.
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Flat-head screwdriver
Notes
Wire
• In order to stabilize the voltage level of the signal,
connect both ends to GND.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, the VISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
• The maximum connection distance with the VISCA
RS-422 connection is approximately 1,200 m (3,937
feet).
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Insert the VISCA RS-422 connector plug into the
VISCA RS-422 connector.
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Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
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