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Sony BRC-Z700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Printed on recycled paper.
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
HD 3CMOS Color
Video Camera
Operating Instructions
BRC-Z700
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-287-510-11 (1)
3287510110

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  • Page 1 Printed on recycled paper. Sony Corporation HD 3CMOS Color Video Camera Operating Instructions BRC-Z700 Printed in Japan © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-287-510-11 (1) 3287510110...
  • Page 2 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING Use the Sony MPA-AC1 AC power adapter provided with this equipment as a power supply source. Any other power sources may result in hazards such as a fire. This product has no power switch.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Configuration ... 11 Operating a BRC-Z700 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander ... 11 Operating a BRC-Z700 Camera Using the RM- BR300 Remote Control Unit ... 11 Operating Multiple BRC-Z700 Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit ... 12 Operating a BRC-Z700 Camera from a Long Distance ...
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Camera ... 49 Focusing on a Subject ... 49 Shooting with Back Lighting ... 50 Adjusting the White Balance ... 50 Adjusting the Brightness ... 50 Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature ... 51 Storing Camera Settings ... 51 Setting the Speed of the Camera Moving to a Preset Position ...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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 CMOS image sensor. You are...

  • Page 6: Overview

    • Combined use of the BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card, CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable and BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit, and Sony’s unique camera connection technology and optical digital multiplex transmission technology allows a long distance transmission of camera images up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet) and pan/tilt/zoom control signals.

  • Page 7: System Components

    Supplied Components and Accessories Before using the camera, make sure you have the following components and accessories supplied. Camera (1) AC power adaptor MPA-AC1 (Sony) (1) AC power cord (1) USA and Canadian model System Components...

  • Page 8: Optional Products

    European model Remote commander (1) Two R6 (size AA) batteries are not supplied. Ceiling bracket (A) (1) Ceiling bracket (B) (1) Wire rope (1) System Components × Screw 3M3 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 RS-422 connector plug (1) Operating Instructions (1) Optional Products RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit The joystick of the Remote Control Unit allows you...
  • Page 9 Optional products for the BRU-H700 The Interface Boards described below can be used with the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit. They cannot be inserted into the BRC-Z700 camera. HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board The board allows output of an analog video signal such as the composite video, S video, component video and RGB signals, or a down-converted SD-SDI signal.
  • Page 10 HFBK-HD1 HD Interface Board The board allows output of an HD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE292M serial digital interface standards, or output of an analog video signal (component/RGB). An audio signal of the HD-SDI signal is not output from the board. HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board The board allows output of a signal conforming to the VESA standards (VGA, XGA or WXGA).

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    System Configuration The BRC-Z700 HD 3CMOS Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes eight typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating a BRC-Z700 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander...

  • Page 12: Operating Multiple Brc-Z700 Cameras Using The Rm-Br300 Remote Control Unit

    Operating Multiple BRC-Z700 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 using the joystick System configuration...

  • Page 13: Operating A Brc-Z700 Camera From A Long Distance

    Signal flow Notes • Be sure to turn on the power of the BRC-Z700 camera before you turn on the power of the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit. • The BRC-Z700 camera does not operate if nothing is connected to the BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card inserted into the camera.

  • Page 14: Operating Multiple Brc-Z700 Cameras From A Long Distance

    Operating Multiple BRC-Z700 Cameras from a Long Distance This system allows you: • To operate up to seven cameras remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet) • To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick • To transmit the video signal and control signal of the cameras to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable...

  • Page 15: Using Brc-Z700 Cameras And Visca-Controllable Cameras In The Same System

    D100P, EVI-HD1, BRC-H700 and BRC-300/300P remotely using a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit • To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick • To control the BRC-Z700 cameras remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet) by transmitting the video signal and control signal using the Optical Fiber Cable...

  • Page 16: Transmitting Audio Signals Using The Bru-H700

    • To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-MF1 Optical Multiplex Card to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable System configuration Microphone BRC-Z700 BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card...

  • Page 17: Using The Brbk-Mf1 Hd Optical Multiplex Card And The Hfbk-Ts1 Hdv Interface Board To Input Audio And Video Signals Simultaneouly To The Hdv Video Equipment

    Board into the BRU-H700 • To input the video signal of the camera and the audio signal via the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board simultaneously to the HDV video equipment System configuration Microphone BRC-Z700 BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card Video signal Audio line signal...

  • Page 18: Location And Function Of Parts

    FLIP to ON in the SYSTEM menu (page 36). With this setting the remote sensor at the rear of the camera does not function. D SONY and HD nameplates Pull them out to turn them over and attach upside down if necessary.
  • Page 19 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. O EXT SYNC IN connector Accepts external video sync signals. P T VIDEO connector Outputs the camera images as composite video signal.

  • Page 20: Remote Commander (Supplied)

    Remote Commander (supplied) POWER CAMERA SELECT FOCUS AUTO MANUAL NEAR DATA SCREEN BACK LIGHT PRESET RESET POSITION PAN-TILT HOME PAN-TILT RESET SLOW ZOOM FAST DIRECTION SET RM-EV100 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.

  • Page 21: Rm-Br300 Remote Control Unit (Not Supplied)

    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-Z700 cameras. For operations with other cameras, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the RM-BR300.

  • Page 22: Menu Button

    When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights and the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF button are disabled. If you set AF ASSIST to ON in the FOCUS menu, you can focus on another object with the FOCUS control.
  • Page 23 BRC-300/300P EVI-D70/D70P EVI-D100/D100P EVI-D30/D30P SNC-RZ30N BRC-H700 BRC-Z700 Note Set the selector to position 7 when all the connected cameras are BRC-Z700s. For other connections, set the selector to position 0. V VISCA RS-232C connector Connect to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the camera or the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit.

  • Page 24: Bru-H700 Hd Optical Multiplex Unit (Not Supplied)

    BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit (not supplied) Front A Power switch Turns on/off the power of the HD Optical Multiplex Unit. Turn on the power of the BRC-H700 camera before you turn on the HD Optical Multiplex Unit. B Power indicator Lit in green: The HD Optical Multiplex Unit is in normal operation.

  • Page 25: Brbk-Mf1 Hd Optical Multiplex Card (Not Supplied) (Available With The Brc-Z700 Only)

    Set the switches before you turn on the power of the unit. BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card (not supplied) (available with the BRC-Z700 only) BRBK-H700 AUDIO IN A AUDIO IN L/R jacks (phono type) Input an audio signal (stereo), which is output from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit via the Optical Fiber Cable.

  • Page 26: Hfbk-Sd1 Sd Interface Board (Not Supplied) (Available With The Bru-H700 Only)

    HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board (not supplied) (available with the BRU- H700 only) MONITOR HFBK-SD1 A MONITOR connector (D-sub 9-pin) Supplies various analog signals such as composite video, S video, component video and RGB signals. The output signal can be selected in the DOWN CONVERTER menu of the camera.
  • Page 27 C i.LINK (HDV) OUT connector (i.Link 6-pin) Supplies video and audio signals after they are converted to comply with HDV standards. Note The audio input on this board accepts audio line signals only. When you input audio signals from a microphone, etc., it should be connected with a microphone amplifier so that audio signals with an appropriate audio level can be input.

  • Page 28: Adjusting And Setting With Menus

    Adjusting and Setting With Menus About On-Screen Menus You can change various settings, such as shooting conditions and system setup of the camera, while observing menus displayed on a connected monitor. This section explains how to read the on-screen menus before starting menu operations.

  • Page 29: Setting Menus

    Setting Menus The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. < S Y S T E M > > I R - R E C E I V E I M G - F L I P P A N R E V E R S E T I L T R E V E R S E D I S P L A Y I N F O S Y N C M A S T E R...

  • Page 30: Menu Operation Using The Rm-Br300 Remote Control Unit

    Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by pressing the V or v button. Press the HOME button. The selected menu appears. < S Y S T E M > > I R - R E C E I V E I M G - F L I P P A N R E V E R S E T I L T R E V E R S E...

  • Page 31: Exposure Menu

    Move the cursor to the setting item to be changed by inclining the joystick forward or backward. Change the value by inclining the joystick right or left. < S Y S T E M > I R - R E C E I V E I M G - F L I P P A N R E V E R S E T I L T R E V E R S E...

  • Page 32: Color Menu

    For the 59.94i signal format 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 For the 50i signal format 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 IRIS: Select the iris from among the following: CLOSE, F16, F15, F14, F12, F11, F10, F9.6, F8.7, F8.0, F7.3, F6.8, F6.2, F5.6, F5.2, F4.8, F4.4, F4.0,...

  • Page 33: Picture Menu

    R. GAIN, B. GAIN: When you select MANUAL, R. GAIN (red gain) and B. GAIN (blue gain) appear. You can adjust the white balance manually within the range between –128 and +127. COLOR GAIN Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. The adjustable range is from –7 to +7.

  • Page 34: Focus Menu

    GAMMA Select the gamma curb of the camera. NORMAL: The object is shot using normal gamma curb. CINEMA: The object is shot using a gamma curb to reproduce a film-like picture with a natural tone. FLICKER CANCEL When this item is set to ON, picture blurs (flicker) can be reduced even when shooting under a 50Hz fluorescent light.

  • Page 35: Pan Tilt Zoom Menu

    PAN TILT ZOOM Menu The PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/ tilt/zoom mode. < P A N T I L T Z O O M > P A N - T I L T L I M I T >...

  • Page 36: System Menu

    Note Regardless of the D-ZOOM setting, images shot by the camera are accumulated for the vertical synchronization period and output from the RGB/COMPONENT connector of the camera and the connector on the optional Interface Board inserted into the card slot. SYSTEM Menu SYSTEM Menu <...

  • Page 37: Video Out Menu

    DISPLAY INFO (information display) When the camera settings are stored in POSITION 1 to 16 using the supplied Remote Commander or the RM- BR300 Remote Control Unit, 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.

  • Page 38: Status Menu

    PAGE5: Shows the settings selected with the PAN TILT ZOOM menu. PAGE6: Shows the settings selected with the VIDEO OUT menu, status of the fan motors, the firmware versions of the BRC-Z700 and BRU-H700 (if connected). M I D 1 8 dB...

  • Page 39: Sd-Sdi Menu

    SD-SDI Menu The SD-SDI menu is displayed only when the BRBK- HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output Card is inserted in the card slot of the camera and the HD/SD select switch on the Board is set to SD. < S D - S D I > >...

  • Page 40: Hd-Sdi Menu

    Note The SETUP item does not appear when an HD signal of 50i format is output. HD-SDI Menu HD-SDI Menu The HD-SDI menu is displayed only when the HFBK- HD1 HD Interface Board is inserted into the card slot of the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit.

  • Page 41: Pc-Output Menu

    PC-OUTPUT Menu The PC-OUTPUT menu is displayed only when the HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board is inserted into the card slot of the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit. < P C - O U T P U T > > I M G S I Z E V G A [ L E T T E R ] S Y N C IMG-SIZE (image size)

  • Page 42: Operation Using The Supplied Remote Commander

    Operation Using the Supplied Remote Commander Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly installed and connected. For details, see “Installation” (page 53) and “Connections” (page 61). Turning on the Power 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT 1 2 3 DATA MIX...

  • Page 43: Zooming

    Arrow button Movement of the camera 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.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Camera

    Adjusting the Camera NEAR MANUAL AUTO 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...

  • Page 45: Storing The Camera Settings In Memory - Presetting Feature

    Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature Up to six combinations of settings (six positions) including camera position, zooming, focusing, and backlighting, can be preset. Note The camera can store up to sixteen combinations of settings (sixteen positions) in the memory, but the supplied Remote Commander supports preset of six positions only (POSITION 1 to 6).

  • Page 46: Operation Using The Rm-Br300

    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. For details, see “Installation” (page 53) and “Connections” (page 61). Turning on the Power RESET PANEL LIGHT VALUE...

  • Page 47: Pan/Tilt And Zoom Operation

    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. Press the POWER button on the Remote Control Unit and check that the CAMERA buttons light.
  • Page 48 CAMERA button Maximum panning/tilting speed 43 degrees/sec. 60 degrees/sec. Only the CAMERA button you pressed flashes, and the corresponding maximum panning/tilting speed is set. Note The maximum panning/tilting speed setting is stored in the memory of the optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.

  • Page 49: Zooming

    Zooming Turn the dial on the upper part of the joystick. Subject appears farther Subject appears closer. away. (Wide angle) (Telephoto) 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.

  • Page 50: Shooting With Back Lighting

    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. BACK LIGHT Note The BACK LIGHT function is not effective if MODE is set to MANUAL in the EXPOSURE menu of the...

  • Page 51: Storing The Camera Settings In Memory - Presetting Feature

    Adjust the brightness with the VALUE or BRIGHT control. Turn toward + for Turn toward – for VALUE brightening the picture darkening the by changing shutter picture by changing speed, gain level or F- shutter speed, gain number. level or F-number. –...

  • Page 52: Setting The Speed Of The Camera Moving To A Preset Position

    While holding down the PRESET button (for POSITION 1 to 8) or the SHIFT and PRESET buttons (for POSITION 9 to 16), press any of the POSITION buttons in which you want to store the settings. While holding down (for POSITION 1 to 8) Press a POSITION button.

  • Page 53: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections Installation Attaching an Interface Board Attach an Interface Board (not supplied) to the card slot on the rear of the camera. Loosen the two screws to remove the card slot cover. Insert an optional Interface Board into the card slot. Align both ends of the Interface Board with the sliders inside the slot, then insert the board securely as far as it will go.
  • Page 54 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. Notes • You should take an appropriate countermeasure to prevent the camera from falling. •...

  • Page 55: Installing The Camera In A High Position

    image may be distorted. This is not malfunction of the camera. Installing the Camera in a High Position Using the supplied ceiling brackets, wire rope and screws, and the attachment materials (not supplied), you can attach the camera to a ceiling or on a shelf, etc. in a high position.

  • Page 56: Wire Rope

    Note For attaching the camera to the ceiling bracket, use only the supplied screws. Using other screws may damage the camera. Attach the attachment materials (not supplied) to the ceiling bracket (B), and install the bracket on the ceiling. Align the f hole on the ceiling bracket (B) in the direction where the front of the camera will be positioned later.
  • Page 57 Take the proper steps to ensure that the load of the Ceiling cables connected does not cause problems. bracket (A) The SONY and/or HD nameplates can be turned upside down, if necessary. To remove the camera Remove the three screws used to attach the camera in step 8 of “Installation on a ceiling (example).”...
  • Page 58 Installation on a shelf, etc. in a high position (example) Remove the four screws on the bottom of the camera to remove the four feet. Attach the ceiling bracket (A) to the bottom of the camera using the supplied four screws (3M3 × 8). Position the a hole for screwing on the ceiling bracket (A) to the front of the camera as illustrated, align the screw holes on the ceiling bracket with...
  • Page 59 Attach the ceiling bracket (B) to a shelf, etc. on which the camera is to be installed. Use four screws (not supplied) appropriate for the materials of the shelf, etc. Align the f hole on the ceiling bracket (B) in the direction where the front of the camera will be positioned later.
  • Page 60 Insert the protrusions on the ceiling bracket (A) into the spaces prepared in the ceiling bracket (B) with the a hole in the front of the ceiling bracket (A) aligned with the hole on the ceiling bracket (B), and temporarily attach them by turning the ceiling bracket (A) with the camera counterclockwise.

  • Page 61: Connections

    Connect the cables to the connectors on the rear of the camera. Note Take the proper steps to ensure that the load of the cables connected does not cause problems. To remove the camera Remove the three screws used to attach the camera in step 7 of “Installation on a shelf, etc.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Rm-Br300 Remote Control Unit

    Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Use the RS-232C connecting cable supplied with the Remote Control Unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT DATA MIX 1 2 3 VISCA RS-422 RGB/COMPONENT IN VISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 63: Connecting A Monitor, Etc. Equipped With The Analog Component (Ypbpr) Input Connector

    VISCA RS-232C RS-232C cable (supplied with the RM-BR300) to AC outlet VISCA RS-232C IN First BRC-Z700 Second BRC-Z700 Third to Seventh BRC-Z700 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit to AC outlet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT...

  • Page 64: Connecting A Device Equipped With Visca Rs-422 Connector

    VISCA RS-422 RGB/COMPONENT DC IN 12V IN VISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO First BRC-Z700 VISCA RS-422 VISCA RS-422 cable VISCA RS-422 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT DATA MIX 1 2 3...

  • Page 65: Connecting A Video Monitor, Vtr, Etc. Equipped With Composite Video Or S Video Input Connector

    Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped with Composite Video or S Video Input Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT 1 2 3 DATA MIX VISCA RS-422 RGB/COMPONENT DC IN 12V IN VISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 66: Connecting A Vtr Equipped With Hd-Sdi Input Connectors

    Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input Connectors Attach the optional BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output Card to the camera, set the HD/SD select switch on the card to HD, and turn on the camera. You can output the signal from the camera by converting it into a signal compliant with HD-SDI standards (SMPTE292M serial digital interface).

  • Page 67: Connecting A Video Switcher

    DC IN 12V RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO Second BRC-Z700 RGB/ COMPONENT First BRC-Z700 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT 1 2 3 DATA MIX VISCA RS-422 RGB/COMPONENT DC IN 12V RS-232C OUT...

  • Page 68: Connecting A Sync Signal Generator

    IN VISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO to AC outlet EXT SYNC IN Second BRC-Z700 75-ohm termination switch: OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT DATA MIX 1 2 3 VISCA RS-422...
  • Page 69 EXT SYNC IN VIDEO S VIDEO to AC outlet VIDEO Video monitor, etc. SYNC IN to video input Second BRC-Z700 75-ohm termination switch: OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IR SELECT 1 2 3 DATA MIX VISCA RS-422...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Appendix List of Messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Take the necessary measures shown below. Indicators on the BRC-Z700 camera Indicator Meaning/remedies STANDBY lamp The camera stopped moving due to an flashes. error in the pan/tilt mechanism. Reset the pan/tilt position or turn off the power of the camera and turn it on again.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    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 The power of the camera is not turned The camera cannot be turned on with the supplied Remote Commander.
  • Page 72 Symptom The VISCA control is not available with a computer connected to the camera. The picture quality obtained from the camera connected to a computer differs from that from the camera connected to a video monitor. The camera cannot be operated at all. Troubleshooting Cause The computer is not correctly connected to...

  • Page 73: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration The menus of the camera are configured as described below. The initial settings of each item are in bold. PAGE1 of the main menu EXPOSURE MODE FULL AUTO (page 31) MANUAL SHUTTER Pri IRIS Pri GAIN Pri EX-COMP LEVEL -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7 BACK LIGHT...
  • Page 74 COLOR WHITE BALANCE (page 32) COLOR GAIN COLOR MATRIX PICTURE DETAIL (page 33) COLOR DETAIL GAMMA FLICKER CANCEL STEADY SHOT B&W COLOR BAR FOCUS MODE (page 34) NEAR LIMIT AF ASSIST Menu Configuration AUTO1 WB SENS WB R.SHIFT WB B.SHIFT AUTO2 WB SENS WB R.SHIFT...
  • Page 75 PAN TILT ZOOM PAN-TILT LIMIT (page 35) LEFT RIGHT TILT DOWN RAMP CURVE D-ZOOM SYSTEM IR RECEIVE (page 36) IMG-FLIP PAN-REVERSE TILT REVERSE DISPLAY INFO SYNC MASTER H PHASE VIDEO OUT HD-RGB/COMPONENT (page 37) FORMAT SD-VIDEO/S VIDEO IMG SIZE SETUP* * Does not appear when an output signal is 50i format.
  • Page 76 PAGE2 of the main menu STATUS PAGE 1 EXPOSURE (page 38) BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT PAGE 2 WHITE BALANCE C. GAIN COLOR MATRIX PAGE 3 DETAIL COLOR DETAIL GAMMA FLICKER CANCEL STEADY SHOT OFF B & W COLOR BAR PAGE 4 FOCUS MODE NEAR LIMIT AF ASSIST...
  • Page 77 Menus when an Interface Board is inserted SD-SDI IMG-SIZE (page 39) DOWN CONVERTER D-SUB OUT 1 (page 39) D-SUB OUT 2 IMG-SIZE SETUP* * Does not appear when an output signal is 50i format. HD-SDI ANALOG OUT (page 40) PC-OUTPUT IMG SIZE (page 41) SYNC...

  • Page 78: Presetting Items

    Presetting Items The following setting items can be stored in the memory of the camera. General presetting items Presetting item Pan/tilt position Zoom position Focus position Presetting menu items Menu item EXPOSURE MODE AE SPEED AGC LIMIT IRIS LIMIT MANUAL GAIN MANUAL SHUTTER MANUAL IRIS IRIS Pri VAL...
  • Page 79 Menu item PHASE GAMMA FLICKER CANCEL STEADY SHOT B&W COLOR BAR – – FOCUS MODE NEAR LIMIT – AF ASSIST – PAN LIMIT MODE – TILT LIMIT MODE – PAN LIMIT AREA – TILT LIMIT AREA – RAMP CURVE – D-ZOOM –...
  • Page 80 Menu item Menu items displayed only when the HFBK-HD1 is installed ANALOG OUT SYNC/VD ADD SYNC Menu items displayed only when the HFBK-XG1 is installed IMG SIZE SYNC Menu items displayed only when the HFBK-TS1 is installed AUDIO DELAY : Setting items retained in memory when the power is turned off and on again. The camera starts with these settings. a : Setting items retained in memory when the power is turned off and on again.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications System Video signal 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (switched with the BOTTOM switch) Synchronization Internal/external synchronization, automatically switched Image device 1/4 type (4.5 mm), 3CMOS pickup element Total picture elements: Approx. 1,120,000 pixels Effective picture elements: Approx. 1,040,000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarT 20×...
  • Page 82 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR...

  • Page 83: Dimensions

    Dimensions BRC-Z700 Video Camera Side 99 (4) 238 (9 Ceiling Bracket (B) Front Bottom Side 4-ø4.2 hole 50(2) 198 (7 Tripod screw hole 102 (4 98 (3 Unit: mm (inches) Specifications...
  • Page 84 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VALUE LOCK PANEL LIGHT RESET – PRESET MODE BRIGHT SHIFT – DIRECTION AUTO FOCUS AUTO POWER MANUAL ONE PUSH NEAR Front Bottom DIP switches Specifications BLACK PAN-TILT ONE PUSH MENU LIGHT RESET POSITION CAMERA 391.3 (15 Side Unit: mm (inches)
  • Page 85 BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit Side 86 (3 210 (8 Front Unit: mm (inches) Specifications...

  • Page 86: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments BRC-Z700 Video Camera VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug 9-pin) VISCA RS-422 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin No. Function RXD OUT – RXD OUT+ TXD OUT – TXD OUT+ RXD IN – RXD IN+ TXD IN –...
  • Page 87 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (optional) VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8- pin, female) RS-232C Pin No. Function No Connection No Connection TXD IN RXD IN No Connection No Connection VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug, 9-pin) RS-422 VISCA Pin No. Function No Connection No Connection...
  • Page 88 VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female) VISCA RS-232C OUT Pin No. Function DTR OUT DSR OUT TXD OUT RXD OUT No Connection No Connection VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug, 9-pin) VISCA RS-422 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin No.

  • Page 89: Wiring Diagram Of Visca Rs-422 Connection

    RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit VISCA RS-422 connector RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN + No Connection Third to Seventh BRC-Z700 or BRU-H700 VISCA RS-422 connector RXD OUT – RXD OUT + TXD OUT – TXD OUT + RXD IN –...

  • Page 90: Using The Visca Rs-422 Connector Plug

    Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug 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. Flat-head screwdriver Wire Insert the VISCA RS-422 connector plug into the VISCA RS-422 connector.

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