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Sony BRC-H800 Operating Instructions Manual

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C-455-100-13(1)
Color Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Software Version 2.10
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRC-X1000/H800
© 2016 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 C-455-100-13(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Software Version 2.10 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. BRC-X1000/H800 © 2016 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Use Menus ..........30 Table of Contents Using the supplied remote commander ..30 EXPOSURE Menu ..........31 COLOR Menu .............33 DETAIL Menu .............34 Overview KNEE Menu ............35 GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER Menu ..36 Using This Manual ..........4 GAMMA ............36 Precautions for Preventing Access to the Camera VISIBILITY ENHANCER ......36 by an Unintended Third Party ......
  • Page 3 Accessing the camera from a web browser .. 50 Operation ............. 51 Connecting with RCP/MSU devices .... 51 Outputting Tracking Data ......51 Upgrading the firmware ........ 52 Changing the password ......... 52 Appendix Message List ............53 Troubleshooting ........... 54 Menu Configuration ...........

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview NOTICE TO USERS © 2016 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This Safety Regulations (Supplied) manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced Describes the important points for safe use of the to any machine readable form without prior written camera.

  • Page 5: Precautions For Preventing Access To The Camera By An Unintended Third Party

    Precautions for Preventing Access to the Camera by an Unintended Third Party The camera settings may be changed by an unintended third party on the network, depending on the usage environment. The camera can be fraudulently accessed in a network environment where a device is connected or connectable to the network without the administrator’s permission, or where a PC or other network device connected to the...

  • Page 6: Features

    Tally lamp behind the camera block, in order to improve visibility from the rear side. subjects In addition to 12× optical zoom, it uses Sony’s 2× Supports network connection with RCP/ Clear Image Zoom function and 2× Tele Convert mode to achieve the equivalent of up to 48×...

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Parts

    (see page 53). If, however, “CAMERA FAULT” is shown, the back Tally lamp Camera may not flash. E SONY nameplate, 4K or HD nameplate Front (BRC-X1000) Pull them out to turn them over and attach upside down if required.
  • Page 8 NATION ON OFF Destination IP address: (blank) UDP port number: 40000 Transfer mode: Always Camera ID: 255 General BRC-H800 Camera name: CAM1 User name: admin Password: Admin_1234 * The user name cannot be changed. IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3...
  • Page 9 OSD to “7” for this switch as indicated below. switch is turned ON. * For the BRC-H800, only HD output is available. Switch No. Camera address S OSD (On Screen Display) switch...

  • Page 10: Remote Commander (Supplied)

    V EXT SYNC IN Remote commander (supplied) Accepts an external sync signal. W TERMINATION switch POWER 12 V (DC power input) terminal CAMERA SELECT Connect the AC adapter (not supplied). FOCUS AUTO MANUAL NEAR Note DATA SCREEN BACK LIGHT Do not use any AC adapter other than the recommended model (sold separately).
  • Page 11 H POSITION buttons • Lit objects shot with darkened exposure adjustment or exposure compensation settings Hold down the PRESET button and press button 1 to 6 to store the current camera direction, zoom, focus C DATA SCREEN button adjustment and backlight compensation in the Press this button to display the main menu PAGE.
  • Page 12 Installing Batteries in the remote commander Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) Installing batteries Two R6 (size AA) batteries are required for the remote commander. To avoid the risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese or alkaline batteries. Note Danger of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    System Configuration This camera can be arranged into various system configurations with other products (not supplied). This section describes typical system examples, with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating the camera using the supplied remote commander What you can do with this system Operate the camera readily from a short distance.

  • Page 14: Connecting Multiple Cameras To The Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    Connecting multiple cameras to the remote controller (not supplied) What you can do with this system • Operate up to seven cameras remotely using a single remote controller. • Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick. System Configuration Video monitor Video switcher Remote controller Video signal...

  • Page 15: Installation And Connection

    Installing the camera on a desk Installation and Connection Installing the camera on a desk Place the camera on a flat surface. Installing the Camera If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 degrees to guarantee pan/tilt performance, and take measures to Notes prevent it from falling.

  • Page 16: Installing The Camera At A High Spot

    Installing the camera on the ceiling Installing the camera at a high spot (example) The camera can be mounted on a ceiling or on a shelf or Turn on IMG FLIP in the SYSTEM menu. stand located at a high spot using the supplied ceiling bracket.
  • Page 17 Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to the ceiling bracket (A). Caution Put the wire rope through the fitting for wire rope of Use the supplied screws. Otherwise, you may the ceiling bracket (A) and securely attach it to the break the internal parts of the camera.
  • Page 18 Aligning the a hole in the front of the ceiling bracket (A) to the ◊ hole of the ceiling bracket (B), push in the camera unit, and M3×8 turn the camera with the ceiling bracket (A) (supplied) clockwise to temporarily secure the camera.
  • Page 19 Do not leave the HDMI cable attached to the camera if you do not use it. Front of the camera Ceiling Flip the SONY nameplate and 4K or HD bracket (A) nameplate around as necessary. How to remove the camera Remove the three screws which secured the camera in Step 8 of “Installing the camera...
  • Page 20 Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to Mount the ceiling bracket (B) onto the shelf where the camera will be mounted. the ceiling bracket (A). Use four screws (not supplied). Choose the right Put the wire rope through the fitting for wire rope of type of screws for the material of the shelf.
  • Page 21 Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to Aligning the a hole in the front of the ceiling bracket (A) to the ◊ hole of the ceiling the attachment materials on the shelf side. Using an M5 (3/16 inches) socket cap screw (not bracket (B), push in the camera unit, and turn the camera with the ceiling bracket (A) supplied), attach it to the attachment materials...
  • Page 22 Secure the ceiling brackets (A) and (B) Notes using supplied three screws (3 M3×8). • Make sure no load is applied to the connectors of the cables. • For measures that prevent the cord of the AC adapter (not supplied) or HDMI cable from being pulled out, see “Connecting the Camera”...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Camera

    AC adapter cord clamper Connecting the Camera Connecting an AC power supply Connect the AC adapter (not supplied) to the AC power supply using a power supply cord. Cord clamper lock 1 Unlock the cord clamper lock. AC adapter cord IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Single Camera To A Switcher, Recorder And Monitor

    Connecting a single camera to a switcher, recorder and monitor Devices equipped with an HDMI input terminal IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT SELECT ON OFF IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Single Camera To A Single Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    MODE RS-232C RS-422 TAL LY/CONTACT VIS CA DC 12V (HD output): BRC-H800 When you connect multiple cameras to a single remote controller or when you connect multiple cameras to IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 26: Connecting Multiple Cameras To A Single Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT SELECT ON OFF HDMI OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT EXT SYNC IN SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 TERMI- NATION ON OFF...
  • Page 27 MODE RS-232C RS-422 TAL LY/CONTACT VIS CA DC 12V * The BRC-H800 does not have MONITOR OUT SDI Connecting control 2 LINE OUT SDI 2 terminal. signals * Use straight network cables. Video switcher * Equivalent signals are delivered to both SDI 1 and SDI * The BRC-H800 does not have MONITOR OUT SDI 2 LINE OUT SDI 2 terminal.

  • Page 28: Externally Synchronizing A Single Camera

    Externally synchronizing a single camera IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT SELECT ON OFF HDMI OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT EXT SYNC IN SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2 TERMI-...

  • Page 29: Adjusting And Configuring Through On-Screen Menus

    operation. This corresponds to the joystick button on a remote controller. Adjusting and Configuring : Indicates use of the DATA SCREEN button through On-Screen Menus (equivalent to MENU) to show/hide the menu screen. The method used to display the menu will vary depending on the remote controller model.

  • Page 30: How To Use Menus

    How to Use Menus This section explains how to configure the camera using the supplied remote commander. For details on the menu items, refer to pages 31 through Using the supplied remote commander 1 Setting menu The name of the setting menu currently selected is displayed.

  • Page 31: Exposure Menu

    Press the HOME button. EXPOSURE Menu The selected menu is displayed. The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding the exposure. Use the V or v button to move the cursor to the setting item you want to change. Use the B or b button to change the set value.
  • Page 32 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, prominent if sensitivity is increased to make the 1/6000, and 1/10000. image brighter. You can decrease noise by adjusting the exposure through lower shutter When the signal format is 2160/25p (the speeds to cancel sensitivity adjustments. When BRC-X1000 only), 1080/50p, 1080/50i, or you do this, turn on GAIN POINT and set the 720/50p...

  • Page 33: Color Menu

    You can choose from 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, COLOR Menu 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, and 1/10000. When the signal format is 2160/25p (the The COLOR menu is used to adjust the white balance BRC-X1000 only), 1080/50p, 1080/50i, 720/ and the color.

  • Page 34: Detail Menu

    OFFSET: The white convergence point can be shifted DETAIL Menu when WHITE BALANCE mode is AUTO1, AUTO2, or ONE PUSH. The range is from –7 to 0 to +7. White balance is shifted toward blue when a negative value is chosen, and it is shifted The DETAIL menu is used to adjust the image enhancer toward red when a positive value is chosen.

  • Page 35: Knee Menu

    B/W BALANCE: You can adjust the balance between KNEE Menu contours in black on the low brightness side of the spectrum and contours in white on the high brightness side. Choose from TYPE1 to TYPE5. The ratio of contours in black is higher for The KNEE menu is used to adjust the KNEE.

  • Page 36: Gamma/Visibility Enhancer Menu

    PATTERN: Choose a value from 0 to 51. This GAMMA/VISIBILITY can be chosen when SELECT is PATTERN. PATTERN FINE: Choose a value from 0 to 9. ENHANCER Menu When PATTERN is 0, 0 cannot be chosen for PATTERN FINE. When PATTERN is 51, a value larger than 2 cannot be chosen for The GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER menu is used PATTERN FINE.

  • Page 37: Focus Menu

    FOCUS Menu PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER Menu The FOCUS menu is used to select the focus mode. The PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER menu is used to adjust picture quality improvement features and optical filters. MODE (Focus mode) Select the focus mode. AUTO: The camera focuses automatically. MANUAL: You can focus manually.

  • Page 38: Pan Tilt/Zoom Menu

    under lights where no flicker is generated, such as PAN TILT/ZOOM outdoors. Menu ND FILTER You can adjust the internal ND filter to control the light level according to the brightness of the subject. The PAN TILT/ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/ OFF: Do not use ND filter.
  • Page 39 Setting range of LEFT/RIGHT RAMP CURVE (acceleration/deceleration curve) CENTER (±0°) You can set the acceleration/deceleration curve for pan and tilt. MODE1: The camera accelerates/decelerates quicker than MODE2. MODE2: This is the standard acceleration/deceleration curve. MODE3: The camera accelerates/decelerates slower than MODE2. CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM You can set the range of zooming.

  • Page 40: Video Out Menu

    VIDEO OUT Menu SYSTEM Menu IMG FLIP (vertical flipping of the image) VIDEO MODE When IMG FLIP is turned ON, the picture from the SDI This is the screen size for HDMI output. When the and HDMI outputs is flipped. signal format is 3840×2160, you can choose either 3840×2160 or 1920×1080.
  • Page 41 TALLY MODE Note This allows you to set up the Tally lamps on the front For pan/tilt operation using when P/T SPEED TYPE is and back of the camera. Choose from HIGH, LOW, and set to Extd. STEP, use a remote controller that supports OFF.

  • Page 42: Network Menu

    NETWORK Menu PICTURE PROFILE Menu The NETWORK menu is used to configure Network settings. IPv4 ADDRESS: Displays the IP address set up on the PROFILE NUMBER camera. Selects the Picture Profile number. SUBNET MASK: Displays the subnet mask currently The camera is equipped with six types of Picture set up for the camera.

  • Page 43: Ptz Trace Menu

    LEVEL, PTZ TRACE Menu PHASE, R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, • DETAIL LEVEL, MODE Settings can be adjusted individually after recalling a Picture Profile. To save settings, save to a preset. Notes • The settings for a Picture Profile cannot be changed. •...

  • Page 44: Recording Pan/Tilt And Zoom Operations

    Press the HOME button to begin playback. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the remote controller. The recorded pan/tilt/zoom operations are played back, and the ELAPSED TIME(SEC) number increases in increments of 1. Recording pan/tilt and zoom During playback, the menu screen display operations continues, with *PLAYING* displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 45: Operations Using The Supplied Remote Commander

    Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operations Using the Supplied Remote Commander Operations Panning and tilting Before Starting Operations CAMERA SELECT Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly installed and connected. For details, see “Installing the Camera” (page 15) and PAN-TILT “Connecting the Camera”...

  • Page 46: Zooming

    If the camera moves in a different Zooming direction from what you intended Press either of the ZOOM buttons. The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever the b button is pressed. You might wish to reverse the direction in which the camera moves, for example, when PAN-TILT RESET...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Camera

    Adjusting the Camera Note The BACK LIGHT button is enabled when MODE in the EXPOSURE menu is FULL AUTO, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri, or GAIN Pri. NEAR MANUAL BACK LIGHT AUTO Focusing on a subject To focus the camera on a subject automatically Press the AUTO button.

  • Page 48: Storing The Camera Settings In Memory - Preset Feature

    DATA SCREEN BACK LIGHT Storing the Camera Settings in Memory Press the POSITION PRESET RESET While holding down button you want POSITION – Preset Feature to set. Settings, including the camera position, zoom, focus, Note and backlighting, can be stored in a preset. Before you store the position, zoom, focus, etc.

  • Page 49: Storing Camera Pan/Tilt And Zoom Operations - Ptz Trace Function

    Recording pan/tilt and zoom Storing Camera Pan/Tilt operations and Zoom Operations Adjust the operation start position of the – PTZ TRACE function camera. Hold down the PRESET button and press Up to 16 pan/tilt/zoom operation patterns can be stored any of the POSITION1 to 6 buttons in which for up to 180 seconds.

  • Page 50: Accessing From A Web Browser

    Password: Admin_1234 Accessing from a Web Browser Note You can access the camera from a web browser on a PC The password change screen is displayed when the to upgrade the firmware and to change settings. camera is accessed using the factory-set password. You An IP address must be set on the camera to access it can view other tabs after changing the password.

  • Page 51: Operation

    For details about supported devices, contact from the camera. your Sony sales representative. When Transfer mode is set to On demand, specify the UDP port number on which the camera will listen for Configure the following settings on the CNS tab to messages from the client.

  • Page 52: Upgrading The Firmware

    value) of the unit from the lower 12 bits Checking the version after the update multiplied by 100. It takes approximately 10 minutes to upgrade the firmware. Notes When the upgrading is completed, the camera • When mounted on a ceiling, set IMG FLIP in the automatically starts in the new upgraded version.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    Message Meaning and solution FAN STOP! (BASE) Turn off the device as it may malfunction if used in this state. Contact the Sony Service Center or your licensed Sony dealer. PAN-TILT ERROR! The movement of the camera has stopped due to an error in the pan-tilt driving unit.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshooting the problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy The power of the camera is not The AC adapter (not supplied) is not firmly Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will go.
  • Page 55 Symptom Cause Remedy VISCA is not available, even The computer is not correctly connected to Make sure the connection between the computer when a computer is connected the camera. and camera is made correctly. to the camera. Confirm that the baud rate (9600 bps or 38400 bps) is correctly set on the CAMERA SETUP switch at the back of the camera (page 8) and in the PC settings.

  • Page 56: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration The camera menu is configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are in bold. Only supported functions are displayed. EXPOSURE MODE FULL AUTO, MANUAL, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri, GAIN Pri (page 31) GAIN –3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, 27dB, 30dB, 33dB...
  • Page 57 COLOR WHITE BALANCE MODE AUTO1, AUTO2, INDOOR, OUTDOOR, ONE PUSH, MANUAL SPEED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Adjustable only when COLOR MODE in the WHITE BALANCE menu is set to (page 33) AUTO1 or AUTO2.) OFFSET –7, –6, –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7 (Adjustable only when COLOR MODE in the WHITE BALANCE menu is set to AUTO1, AUTO2 or ONE PUSH.) R.GAIN...
  • Page 58 PAN TILT ZOOM PAN TILT (page 38) LIMIT OFF, ON LEFT END, 169~–169 (Adjustable when PAN is set to ON.) RIGHT END, –169~169 (Adjustable when PAN is set to ON.) TILT OFF, ON DOWN END, –29~89 (Adjustable when TILT is set to ON.) END, 89~–29 (Adjustable when TILT is set to ON.) RAMP CURVE MODE1, MODE2, MODE3...

  • Page 59: Preset Items

    Items that can be stored Preset position Preset Items number 2 to 100 The following items are stored in the memory of the LEVEL camera. BAND WIDTH CRISPENING General Items H/V BALANCE Items that can be stored Preset position B/W BALANCE number LIMIT 2 to 100...
  • Page 60 Items that can be stored Preset position number 2 to 100 TALLY MODE × TELE CONVERT MODE × PRESET MODE × × P/T SPEED TYPE × × P/T SLOW MODE × × ZOOM SPEED TYPE × × VERSION × IPv4 ADDRESS ×...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    MONITOR OUT terminal 1280×720/50p BNC connector (3G-SDI) × 2 3840×2160/23.98p (2SI) (BRC-X1000) 1920×1080/23.98p BNC connector (3G-SDI) × 1 (switched with the SYSTEM (BRC-H800) SELECT switch) LINE OUT terminal Compatible only with the BNC connector (3G-SDI) × 2 BRC-X1000 (BRC-X1000) Synchronization BNC connector (3G-SDI) ×...
  • Page 62 M3×8) (7) Stainless steel screw ( M4×8) (1) HDMI cable fixing plate (1) Optional accessories IP remote controller (RM-IP500/IP10) AC adapter (AC-UES1230 series) For recommended AC adapters, contact SONY Customer Service. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front Bottom Side Tripod screw 102 (4 98 (3 99 (4) 238 (9 Ceiling bracket (B) Side Hole 4-ø4.2 Unit: mm (inches)

  • Page 64: System Select Switch Settings

    NATION ON OFF Select your desired video output format N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. Connection diagram with remote control Image size/Frame rate unit RM-IP10 BRC-X1000 BRC-H800 3840×2160/29.97p No output 1920×1080/59.94p 1920×1080/59.94p 1920×1080/59.94i 1920×1080/59.94i No output No output RM-IP10 Camera 1280×720/59.94p 1280×720/59.94p N.C.
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