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4-149-933-11 (1)
HD Color
Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRC-Z330
Printed on recycled paper.
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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commercial environment. This equipment generates, Owner’s Record uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. installed and used in accordance with the instruction Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. manual, may cause harmful interference to radio Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your communications. Operation of this equipment in a Sony dealer regarding this product. residential area is like
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Operation Using the Supplied Table of Contents Remote Commander Turning on the Power ..........................................31 Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation .............................32 Getting Started Panning and Tilting ...........................................32 Precautions .............................................................5 Zooming ............................................................33 Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors .... 6 Operating Multiple Cameras with t
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Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped with Composite Video or S Video Input Connector ....................................................... 54 Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input Connectors .....................................................55 Connecting a Sync Signal Generator ............... 55 Appendix List of Messages ................................................... 57 Troubleshooting ................................................... 58 Menu Configuration .......
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Getting Started Maintenance Getting Started 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. Precautions Note on laser beams Laser beams may damage a CMOS image sensor. You are Operating or storage location cautioned that the surface of a CMOS image sensor should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an
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Getting Started Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions. White flecks Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction. The whi
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Overview An analog component signal output connector for HD Overview output, a composite signal output connector, and an S video signal output connector for SD output standard equipment. 1) “HD” indicates high-definition broadcast with 1,080 effective scanning lines. Features 2) “SD” indicates standard-definition broadcast (conventional television). Compact, HD video camera with built-in pan/tilt/zoom functions Built-in interface card slot � This HD video camera is equipped with an HD ca
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Overview European model System Components In order to support multiple system configurations, a variety of optional products are available for the BRC- Z330 HD Color Video Camera. This section introduces these optional products as well as the accessories supplied with the camera. Supplied Components and Remote commander (1) Accessories Before using the camera, make sure you have the following components and accessories supplied. Camera (1) Two R6 (size AA) batteries are not supplied. Ceili
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Overview Screw 3M3 × 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 × 8 (1) Video Switcher (commercially available) RS-422 Connector plug (1) It switches the video signal input of multiple cameras. BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher Operating Instructions (1) Optional Products RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit The joystick of the Remote Control Unit allows you This switcher can be used as a camera control, allowing comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. The Remote camera operation such as pan/tilt and zoom
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Overview System Configuration The BRC-Z330 HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating a BRC-Z330 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander This system allows you: To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-Z330 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. Video signal Remote Commander (supplied) Signal flow Operatin
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Overview Operating Multiple BRC-Z330 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 BRC-Z330 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. BRC-Z330 Video switcher BRC-Z330 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal Signal flow , 11 System Configuration
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Overview Operating Multiple BRC-Z330 Cameras Using the BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher This system allows you: � Operate up to seven cameras remotely and perform switching, using a single Remote Camera Operating Switcher � To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick System configuration BRC-Z330 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. BRBK-HD2 BRC-Z330 BRBK-HD2 BRS-200 Processor BRC-Z330 Control cable (supplied with the BRS-200) BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER BRBK-HD2 BR
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Overview R F STANDBY lamp Lights when the camera is turned off using the Location and Function Remote Commander. of Parts Rear 7 890qaqsqd Camera Front 12345678 9 IR SELECT 1 OFF ON 2 DATA MIX 3 VISCA RS-422 OFF ON EXT SYNC IN 75 ! 1 2 3 DC IN 12V IN VISCA RS-232C OUT S VIDEO VIDEO RGB/COMPONENT qfqgqhqjqkql G DC IN 12V connector Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. H VISCA RS-422 connector Used for VISCA control. For connection to the VISCA RS-422 connector, see “Using the VISCA RS-422 Co
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Overview connector of the previous camera in the daisy chain V BOTTOM switches connection. Used for the output signal format selection, RS- 232C/RS-422 selection, baud rate selection, remote O VISCA RS-232C OUT connector control signal output on/off and camera address When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to setting. the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of the next For details, see “Setting of the BOTTOM switches” camera in the daisy chain connection. on page 14. P S VIDEO connector Setti
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Overview the MANUAL button, and adjust it with the FAR Notes and NEAR buttons. � Set the switches before you turn on the power of the camera. C DATA SCREEN button � You cannot use a camera with its camera address set to Press this button to display the main menu. Press it “0” together with cameras with their camera address again to turn off the menu. If you press the button set to “1” to “7.” when a lower-level menu is selected, the display returns to the next menu one level higher. Remote
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Overview are turned off.) The AUTO/MANUAL button is Installing batteries also disabled. Press the LOCK button for more than one second again to unlock the controls and buttons. B VALUE/R control When the brightness adjustment mode is selected with the MODE button (with the VALUE indicator lit): Two R6 (size AA) Adjusts the value of the item (SHUTTER, IRIS or batteries (not supplied) GAIN) selected with the menu of the camera. When the VALUE indicator is lit, the function of the control v
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Overview F AUTO/MANUAL button and AUTO indicator When ONE PUSH is selected with the WHITE Press this button to select focus mode, AUTO or BALANCE menu of the camera, press this button MANUAL. to perform the one-push white balance adjustment. When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights and the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF N MENU button button are disabled. Press this button for about one second to display or If you set AF ASSIST to ON in the FOCUS menu, turn off the menu of the came
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Overview Blue: The power of the camera is on. W VISCA RS-422 connector Yellow green: The camera is in standby mode. Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the Off: No camera is connected. camera. Hold down this button and press CAMERA button An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the 1 to 7 to turn on/off the power of the camera factory. corresponding to the pressed button. X TALLY/CONTACT connector S CAMERA buttons This connector is used for the tally lamp input or the Press one of the
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Overview wk ON/OFF switch Press this switch to turn on/off the Remote Control Unit. BRBK-HD2 HD-SDI Output Card (not supplied) 1 BRBK-HD2 SDI OUTPUT A SDI OUTPUT connectors (BNC type) The Card allows output of an HD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE292M serial digital interface standards. No audio signal is output from the card. 19 Location and Function of Parts
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Adjusting and Setting With Menus Setting Menus Adjusting and Setting With Menus The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. About On-Screen Menus You can change various settings, such as shooting >IR-RECEIVE ON conditions and system setup of the camera, while IMG-FLIP OFF PAN REVERSE OFF observing menus displayed on a connected monitor. TILT REVERSE OFF This section explains how to read the on-screen menus DISPLAY INFO ON before starting menu operations. SY
