Adjusting the white balance ....43 Table of Contents Adjusting the black balance ....43 Recording Video to a Memory Card (ILME-FR7) ..........44 Storing the Camera Status (Preset Introduction Function) ..........45 Using This Manual ........4 Recalling stored status ......46 Features ............4 Changing the speed of movement between positions ..........
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LAN ............76 SERIAL ............76 Data and security CONTROL I/F ..........76 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES AUTO IP SETUP ........76 OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE SETUP IP ........... 76 TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY ASSIGN CAM ..........
AE (Auto your screen. Exposure) function, one-push auto white balance, and backlight compensation, without Terminology in this document having to access the camera menu. The RM-IP500 is referred to as the “unit” or “remote controller” in this document.
Location and Function of Parts The functions controlled by the buttons and knobs switch automatically depending on the target camera to control. For details about operation for each function, see “Function of Buttons/Knobs in Each Block by Camera Model” (page 64). Color adjustment Menu control Camera selection...
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-a R-BLACK knob For details, see “To adjust the black balance -b B-BLACK knob automatically” (page 40). -c MASTER BLACK knob REC START/STOP button (ILME-FR7) Adjusts the R black, B black, and master Starts/stops recording video to the memory black of the target camera.
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For a target camera other than an ILME-FR7, CAM MENU button the IRIS, GAIN, and SHUTTER button Press and hold this button to display the operations are enabled when the buttons setup menu of the camera on the monitor are lit blue.
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For details about selecting a group, see ZOOM SPEED knob “Selecting a Camera” (page 34). Sets the speed of zoom operations. For details, see “To control the zoom using the ZOOM lever on the lens control block” Lens control block (page 37).
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Preset memory control block When the button is turned on (button is lit), the preset memory control block becomes Use to execute the Preset function for storing enabled. and recalling camera status (such as pan, tilt, When the button is turned off (button is not zoom position settings) in internal memory on lit), the preset memory control block the camera.
Zoom: Turn the ZOOM ring on the upper part Rear of the joystick clockwise to make the subject larger (zoom in). Turn it counterclockwise to make the subject smaller (zoom out). For an ILME-FR7 target camera, you can switch the joystick function to the screen display operation on the camera image using the CAM GUI / P/T RST (pan/tilt reset) button.
Cord clamper Side / front Clamp the cord of the AC power adapter to prevent the cord from being pulled out of the unit. Release the lock of the cord clamper. Connect an AC power adapter. Cord clamper Cord of the AC adapter ...
Removing the screw hole protective covers Menu Operations Bend the tip of a thin rod about 2 mm, and insert it into the hole of the screw hole The menu control block is used to configure the protective cover. device settings and camera settings. Use a paper clip or other object with a diameter of about 1 mm.
Typical RM menu operation FUNCTION menu This menu is used to configure functions assigned to buttons using shortcuts. For details, see “Setting Specific Functions using Shortcuts (excluding ILME-FR7)” (page 59). For an ILME-FR7 target camera, see “Setting Specific Functions using Shortcuts (ILME- FR7)”...
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Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor to the desired item. The cursor moves up/down as the SELECT knob is turned. Turn the VALUE knob to select the setting. Cursor For items that require confirmation after the setting is changed, the current selection is displayed highlighted.
VISCA over IP (LAN) connection Getting Started VISCA over IP (LAN) connection is configured using the following sequence. Connections Setting the IP address of the unit (page 15) You can connect the unit to cameras using VISCA Connecting remote controllers, cameras, and over IP (LAN) connection or VISCA RS-422 (serial) setup PC using LAN connection (page 17) connection.
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Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor Upon rebooting, the IP address setting is to LAN, and press the SELECT button. completed. The LAN menu appears. The MAC address is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor to the first 3 digits of IP.
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Connecting remote controllers, cameras, and setup PC using LAN connection Connection example BRC-H900 RM-IP500 BRBK-IP10 IP control card BRC-X1000, BRC-H800 Switching Video switcher RM-IP10 SRG-360SHE Setup PC Video monitor Remote control signal: LAN cable (category 5 or higher) Tally/contact signal: Connection cable...
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• The IP address of the unit is set to 192.168.0.10, and the IP address of a camera and BRBK-IP10 IP control card is set to 192.168.0.100 by factory default. For an ILME-FR7 target camera, the IP address is automatically assigned using DHCP by factory default.
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When the message disappears, turn Note the VALUE knob to change NO to YES, then press the VALUE button. The same IP address as a remote controller cannot be set. The subnet mask (SM) and gateway address (GW) of the camera are assigned the same settings as the remote controller.
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Turn the VALUE knob to set the value. Turn the VALUE knob to change NO to YES, Turning clockwise increases the value, then press the VALUE button. and turning counterclockwise decreases the value. When finished making all settings, turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor to KEEP IP.
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Enter the camera group number and the To change the registration camera number of the camera to swap Turn the SELECT knob to move the using the same procedure for CAMERA A. cursor to CAMERA under [CHANGE]. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor camera group number and the camera to SWAP A<=>B.
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You can check the camera information for other cameras not displayed by turning the VALUE knob. LOWER or UPPER Group number The camera information for cameras 01 to 05 in a group are displayed when LOWER is selected.
Connecting remote controllers and cameras using serial connection Connection example For connection of a single camera to a single remote controller Camera with RJ-45 connector RM-IP500 For connection of multiple cameras to a single remote controller RM-IP500 Camera with Camera with...
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Configuring a serial connection Turn the VALUE knob to change NOT EXEC to EXEC, then press the VALUE button. After cameras are connected correctly, select The following message appears after serial connection using CONFIG >SERIAL in the changing the connection method from LAN RM menu, set the baud rate, and assign camera connection to serial connection or changing addresses.
BRC-H800 Video signal Video signal Video signal MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer RM-IP500 To video monitor Tally signal Tally/contact signal: Connection cable Video signal: HDMI cable Video signal: Connection cable with BNC connectors *1 Use a connection cable designed for the switcher being used. For the specifications of the GPI I/O...
Wi-Fi router To video monitor Web app Tablet Switching hub Video switcher RM-IP500 SDI or HDMI ILME-FR7 Remote control signal: LAN straight cable (Category 5e or higher) Tally/contact signal: Connection cable Video signal: Connection cable with BNC connectors or HDMI cable Signal flow *1 Use a connection cable designed for the switcher being used.
Turn the VALUE knob to change OFF to ON, Using a Setup PC then press the VALUE button. The buttons and LED indicators start When the unit is connected with cameras by LAN blinking, and a one-time password for connection, you can save the settings saved on accessing the unit from a web browser is the unit to a setup PC by connecting the PC to the displayed on the LCD panel.
The configuration data backup starts. The default file name of the configuration data file is rm-ip500.cfg. Restoring using configuration data You can restore the unit or another RM-IP500 using controller configuration setup data saved on a PC. Access the remote controller you want to restore using a web browser on the PC.
Check the version using MAINTENANCE >MODEL INFO. About the RM-IP Setup Tool This is a software tool for configuring remote controller settings. It is used to configure the following. • IP address settings • Camera assignments • Swapping camera numbers •...
ILME-FR7. Note If you already use this unit, you can purchase the panel sheet separately. For details, consult with your Sony dealer. To use the panel sheet adhesively attached to the panel surface, attach the panel sheet using the following procedure.
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Remove the backing paper from the double-sided adhesive tape on the rear side. There are three backing paper pieces. Note Do not touch the adhesive surface. Attach the panel sheet to the panel surface using the dotted lines in the following diagram as a guide.
To turn the cameras on/off (standby) Operations using the unit If power is supplied to a camera, you can turn the Before operation, make sure that cameras, the camera on/off (standby) using the CAM POWER unit, and peripheral devices are installed and button of the color adjustment block.
For serial connection, camera numbers up to Selecting a Camera number 7 can be assigned. In a serial connection, groups are not used, hence the group buttons do not light up. Assign camera numbers to the cameras, and then select a camera number on the camera selection block when you want to control the About the color of camera buttons corresponding camera.
Operating a Camera Tally input Target camera change No tally input The CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 10 buttons for all target cameras can Pan and tilt control be selected. Change from no The camera corresponding to the tally input to tally tally input number automatically input received becomes the target camera.
To face the camera toward the front Joystick Movement CONFIG >DIRECTION (move to home position) of the setting Press and hold the button on the joystick. camera Pan operation: Set Incline to JOYSTICK PAN to the right STANDARD. Tilt operation: Set JOYSTICK TILT to STANDARD.
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Select the target camera to control. Turning the ZOOM SPEED knob clockwise For details about selection, see “Selecting a increases the zoom speed, and turning Camera” (page 34). counterclockwise decreases the zoom speed. Press the ACTIVE button, turning it on You can change the direction of the zoom (button is lit), on the joystick control block.
One-push auto focus during manual Adjusting a Camera focus adjustment (excluding ILME-FR7) Press the O.P.A.F (one-push auto focus) button. The button blinks yellow for a few seconds, and then the camera focuses on the subject in the The functions that can be operated vary center of the screen automatically.
Press the AE button, turning it off (button Select the target camera to control. is not lit). For details about selection, see “Selecting a Camera” (page 34). Press the IRIS, GAIN, or SHUTTER button on the menu control block. Press the ACTIVE button, turning it on The setting is displayed on the LCD panel and (button is lit), on the color adjustment can be adjusted using the VALUE knob...
To adjust the white balance automatically Auto adjust Set OPERATION >WHITE >WB MODE in the RM menu. For details about settings, see “WB MODE” (page 69). • Setting to AUTO1 or AUTO2 automatically Manual adjust adjusts the white balance according to the Master black adjust corresponding setting.
While the Push AF/MF button is pressed, auto Adjusting a Camera focus operates (push auto focus (AF/AF-S)). (ILME-FR7) You can perform more accurate operation using The button/knob names used in the panel the Web App of the camera. For details, refer to surface diagrams are the names when the panel the Help Guide of the camera.
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To operate using IRIS, ISO/GAIN, and Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor to SW ASSIGN, and press the SELECT SHUTTER buttons button. Press the IRIS, ISO/GAIN, or SHUTTER button in The assign button setup menu appears. the menu control block to highlight the corresponding value on the camera image and Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor turn the VALUE knob to adjust the value.
This setting sets the item to which the auto Note exposure command is sent when the AE button light is switched on. Some items may not switch Before using ATW, check the setting for Offset to automatic adjustment depending on the White<ATW>...
Recording Video to a Memory Card (ILME- FR7) On the ILME-FR7, you can record video to a memory card inserted in the camera. Manual adjust Master black adjust Insert a memory card in the camera. For details about preparation for recording, refer to the Help Guide of the camera.
on the Camera Image (CAM GUI Operation Storing the Camera Mode) (ILME-FR7)” (page 50). For details about playback operation, refer to Status (Preset Function) the Help Guide of the camera. The camera status, comprising the camera position, zooming, focusing, backlighting compensation, flicker compensation, and white/ black balance adjustments, can be stored in the memory of the camera.
Direct recall Each time you press an assign button, the preset mode switches between MODE1/ With the DIRECT RECALL button on (button is lit MODE2 and TRACE. MODE1 is selected when yellow), press the PRESET 1 to PRESET 10/0 “PRST:MODE1” is displayed on the LCD panel. buttons to recall preset numbers 1 to 10.
MODE2, and TRACE. TRACE is selected when Recording the Pan/Tilt/ “PRST:TRACE” is displayed on the LCD panel. For details about function assignments to Zoom Operation of a assign buttons, see “Assigning Functions to Assign Buttons” (page 51). Camera (Trace Function) Operate the joystick to pan/tilt the This function records the pan/tilt/zoom orientation of the camera.
Press the preset button in which the Operating the Camera operations were recorded. The camera orientation is set to the position Setup Menu from the at the start of the trace. Unit (Camera Menu Press and hold the same preset button. Playback of the recorded trace operations Operation Mode) starts.
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Operation using the joystick Select a setup menu item using tilt operation, and select the setting using pan operation. Press the joystick button to confirm the selection of items and settings. Exit camera setup menu mode. Press the CANCEL button repeatedly until the menu disappears.
Press the CAM GUI / P/T RST button, Operating with the turning it on (button is lit). The joystick switches to CAM GUI operation Screen Display Overlaid mode. on the Camera Image Operate the camera GUI using the joystick.
Functions that can be assigned to the IRIS Assigning Functions to knob If the target camera is equipped with a variable Assign Buttons ND filter, you can also assign variable ND filter operations to the IRIS knob. If the target camera does not have a variable ND The functions in the following table can be filter, iris operation is active regardless of this assigned to the ASSIGN 1, ASSIGN 2, and ASSIGN...
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To operate camera/lens assignable button functions (ILME-FR7) You can assign an assignable button function from the camera to an assign button of this unit and then operate the camera indirectly. Assignment example This unit Camera (ILME-FR7) ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN1 Direct Menu ASSIGN 2 ASSIGN2 Focus Setting...
Recommended Settings for ILME-FR7 Operation For an ILME-FR7 target camera, you can operate the camera efficiently by assigning functions for operations beforehand. Button/knob Function assignment menu item OPERATION > WHITE > WB MODE CONFIG > RM SETUP > AE CONFIG2 CONFIG >...
Recommended setting 1 This setting is recommended for fine exposure adjustment using the iris and using AE when appropriate. The orange labels indicate the buttons/ knobs used and their assigned functions. • All uppercase functions can be assigned directly on this unit. •...
Recommended setting 2 This setting is recommended for fine exposure adjustment using the ND filter and using AE when appropriate. The orange labels indicate the buttons/ knobs used and their assigned functions. • All uppercase functions can be assigned directly on this unit. •...
Recommended setting 3 This setting is recommended when actively using AE. Auto ND Filter + Auto Iris + AGC + Auto Shutter The orange labels indicate the buttons/ knobs used and their assigned functions. • All uppercase functions can be assigned directly on this unit.
Recommended setting 4 This setting is recommended when the priority is Cine EI operations and AE is not used in principle. Set the ILME-FR7 shooting mode to Cine EI mode. The orange labels indicate the buttons/ knobs used and their assigned functions.
Recommended setting 5 This setting is recommended when the priority is live operations and using AE when appropriate. Set the ILME-FR7 shooting mode to Custom mode. The orange labels indicate the buttons/ knobs used and their assigned functions. • All uppercase functions can be assigned directly on this unit.
Operation using IRIS, GAIN, and Setting Specific SHUTTER buttons Functions using Shortcuts (excluding ILME-FR7) When the IRIS, GAIN, SHUTTER, ASSIGN 4, ASSIGN 5, or ASSIGN 6 button is pressed on the menu control block, the setup item and setting of the function assigned to the button is displayed on the LCD panel.
Operation using ASSIGN 4, ASSIGN Setting Specific 5, and ASSIGN 6 Functions using Press ASSIGN 4, ASSIGN 5, or ASSIGN 6. The Shortcuts (ILME-FR7) button is lit yellow, and the adjustment item and setting of the function assigned to the button is displayed on the LCD panel.
menu is not displayed, press the SELECT button Operating the DETAIL level, knee or VALUE button to activate direct menu point, or audio input level operation on the shooting screen. For details about direct menu operation, refer to the Help Guide of the camera.
Checking Camera Restoring Factory Settings Status (Status Default Settings Display) You can restore all settings stored in the unit to their factory default values. Press an assign button (ASSIGN 1 to ASSIGN 3) This operation is performed using MAINTENANCE with the camera status display function >RESET in the RM menu.
The settings of all setup items in the RM menu Default values are returned to their default values, shown in the The state of each control block on the control following table. panel is given below. • The ACTIVE button is on (button is lit) on the Menu item Sub menu Setup item...
Function of Buttons/Knobs in Each Block by Camera Model Cameras other than ILME-FR7 Yes: Supported –: Not supported Control block Button/knob Function Conditions BRC-X1000/ BRC- H800/H780/ H900 series X400/X401 Lens control AE button Exposure mode When the button is on (lit): Full block selection auto.
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Yes: Supported –: Not supported Control block Button/knob Function Conditions BRC-X1000/ BRC- H800/H780/ H900 series X400/X401 Color R-BLACK knob/ R black and B Enabled when OPERATION – – adjustment B-BLACK knob black adjustment >BLACK >ABB MODE is set to OFF block in the RM menu.
*2 If the WIDE D(VIEW-DR) function exists in EXPOSURE >MODE >FULL AUTO in the camera menu and it is set to a setting other than OFF, FULL AUTO mode cannot be set to OFF using the AE button. To switch between AUTO and manual using the AE button, set WIDE D to OFF.
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Control block Button/knob Function Conditions Color adjustment R-BLACK knob/B-BLACK R black and B black Enabled when [Project] menu > [Base block knob adjustment Setting] > [Shooting Mode] is set to [Custom] on the ILME-FR7. MASTER BLACK knob Master black adjustment –...
RM Menu List OPERATION You can check and change camera menu Menu item Sub menu Setup item See settings while operating a camera. This menu is item also used to set and change the speed of OPERATION EXPOSURE EX-COMP page 68 movement between positions when using the page 68 AE LEVEL...
ND FILTER B. WHITE Changes the ND filter in the camera according to Sets the B. WHITE value. the brightness of the subject being shot. The reduction in light level using the ND filter OFFSET increases with increasing ND filter number (ND2 Adjusts the offset level of the white convergence to ND4).
KNEE MODE TELE CONV Magnifies the image two times using the Settings Description teleconvertor function of the target camera. AUTO Automatically calculates the optimum luminance level at which knee correction Settings Description is applied from the luminance level of the Magnification function is not used.
OPERATION menu support by camera model Yes: Supported –: Not supported Setup item Function Conditions BRC-X1000/ BRC- ILME- H800/H780/ H900 series X400/X401 EXPOSURE EX-COMP Exposure – – compensation function on/off AE LEVEL Exposure Enabled when EX-COMP – compensation level is set to ON. setting ND FILTER ND filter function on/off –...
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*1 Target cameras: SRG-360SHE/280SHE, SRG-300SE/301SE/201SE, SRG-300H/301H, SRG-120DH/121DH/120DS/120DU/ HD1, SRG-X400/201M2, SRG-X120/HD1M2 *2 Always set to ON. Cannot be set to OFF. *3 Supported in firmware version 2.0 or later on the BRC-X1000, BRC-H800, and BRC-H780. *4 The supported WB MODE varies depending on the camera model.. For details, see “WHITE” (page 69). *5 SRG-X400/201M2 and SRG-X120/HD1M2 only *6 Except for SRG-X400/201M2 and SRG-X120/HD1M2, the APERTURE setting of the PICTURE menu on the camera is applied.
CONFIG Settings (Bold: Description default value) Automatically adjusts the This menu is used to configure functions of the exposure using the ND filter, iris, unit. gain, and electronic shutter speed. ND+I+G Automatically adjusts the exposure using the ND filter, iris, and gain.
SW ASSIGN Settings (Bold: Description default value) Automatically adjusts the ASSIGN 1 to ASSIGN 6 exposure using the electronic shutter speed. Adjust the ND Assign functions to the ASSIGN 1 to ASSIGN 6 filter, iris, and gain manually. buttons of the unit. CAM POWER IRIS KNOB Settings (Bold:...
FOCUS DIAL COMMAND SEL Settings (Bold: Description Settings (Bold: Description default value) default value) STANDARD Turning the FOCUS knob STANDARD Sets the input/output method to clockwise moves the focus in the STANDARD method. The camera Far direction, and turning numbers and input/output pin counterclockwise moves the numbers have a 1:1 focus in the Near direction.
AUTO IP SETUP CAMERA Control SETTING setting LINK lamps setting This menu is used to configure the automatic Tally input Displays the Not lit assignment of IP addresses of the detected lamps 1 to 10 tally input cameras on the network. lamp This is used when the unit and cameras are correspondin...
For details, see “To check the camera table” unit. (page 21). MODEL INFO Displays model information about the unit. MODEL Display Description RM-IP500 Displays the model name of the unit. S/NO Display Description 1234567 Displays the serial number of the unit.
RESET Resets all settings stored on the unit to their default values. For details, see “Restoring Factory Default Settings” (page 62). SENSITIVITY Sets the operational sensitivity of the joystick for pan/tilt. Settings (Bold: Description default value) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 The higher the number, the higher the sensitivity.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before bringing in your unit 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 Remedy The power of the unit is not The AC power adapter is not connected Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will go.
Messages Displayed on the LCD Panel In addition to the setup items and status display on the LCD panel, warning messages indicating that an operation was not executed and error messages indicating that an operation was not successful are also displayed.
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Message Meaning Cause and remedy INVALID GW ADDRESS There is a device configured with a This message is displayed when the network PLEASE CHANGE GW ADDR default gateway that cannot be used on connection settings are checked. the network. Change the default gateway setting of the device.
180 (7 63 (2 Optional accessories Unit: mm (in) AC adapter (AC-UES1230 series) Side For details about the recommended AC adapter, contact your Sony sales representative. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 224.1 (8 Unit: mm (in)
Rear Pin assignments VISCA RS-422 OUT connector Signal name 63 (2 180 (7 RXD OUT– Unit: mm (in) RXD OUT+ TXD OUT– TXD OUT+ No connection No connection GPI I/O connector (D-sub 15-pin, female) Signal name TALLY IN/CONTACT OUT 1 TALLY IN/CONTACT OUT 2 TALLY IN/CONTACT OUT 3 TALLY IN/CONTACT OUT 4...
License This software partially supports component uIP. Therefore the following license conditions apply. Copyright (c) 2001-2006, Adam Dunkels and the Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.