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To remove the connector plug
Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector
Grasp both ends of the VISCA RS-422 connector plug
Plug
and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
1 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
HD 3CCD Color
Notes
Wire
Video Camera
• In order to stabilize the voltage level of the sign
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interference when the equipment is operated in a Owner’s Record commercial environment. This equipment generates, The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. installed and used in accordance with the instruction Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your manual, may cause harmful interference to radio Sony dealer regarding this product. communications. Operation
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Adjusting and Setting With Menus Table of Contents About On-Screen Menus .....................................27 Main Menu ........................................................27 Setting Menus ...................................................27 Getting Started Operation Through Menus .................................28 Precautions .............................................................5 Menu Operation Using the Supplied Remote Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors ....... 5 Command
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Adjusting the Brightness .................................. 47 Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature ............................................ 48 Storing Camera Settings ................................... 48 Setting the Speed of the Camera Moving to a Preset Position ................................................ 49 Installation and Connections Installation ...........................................................50 Removing/Attaching the Cable Cover .............
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Getting Started Getting Started Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are Precautions specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions. Operating or storage location White flecks Operating or storing the camera in the following Although the CCD image sensors are produced with locations may cause damage to the camera: high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be � Extremely hot or cold place
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Overview range enables remote shooting of high-definition Overview images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. � Adoption of a 12-magnification optical zoom lens that enables zooming without deterioration in picture quality allows realistic high-definition images. Even when you shoot a subject using maximum Features magnification, clear images with minimum aberration can be obtained by a lens system that consists of 16 lenses of 11 groups containing three aspherical lenses. Compact, HD 3CCD vid
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Overview External video sync function The camera is equipped with an external video sync System Components function to synchronize the camera images on multiple cameras. The camera also has an analog component/ In order to support multiple system configurations, a RGB output connector as standard equipment. variety of optional products are available for the BRC- H700 HD 3CCD Color Video Camera. This section introduces these optional products as well as the Tally lamp accessories supplied w
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Overview European model Screw 3M3 × 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 × 8 (1) RS-422 connector plug (1) Remote commander (1) Operating Instructions (1) Two R6 (size AA) batteries are not supplied. Optional Products RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Ceiling bracket (A) (1) The joystick of the remote control unit allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. The remote Ceiling bracket (B) (1) control unit also allows remote operation of up to seven cameras. Supplied accessories: AC power adaptor (
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Overview CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical Multiplex Unit to allow output of a signal conforming to the VESA standards (VGA, XGA or WXGA). This is a 2-core multi-mode optical fiber cable of 100 m HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board (328 feet) long. Supplied accessories: extension plug HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board Insert the board into the camera or the HD Optical Multiplex Unit to allow conversion of the video signal fro
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Overview System Configuration The BRC-H700 HD 3CCD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes nine typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating a BRC-H700 Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander This system allows you: To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration BRC-H700 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. Video signal Remote Commander (supplied) S
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Overview Operating Multiple BRC-H700 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-H700 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. BRC-H700 Video switcher BRC-H700 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Video signal Remote control (VISCA) signal Tally/contact signal Signal flow , 11 System Configurat
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Overview Operating a BRC-H700 Camera from a Long Distance This system allows you: � To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 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 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. BRC-H700 CCFC-M100HG Optical Fiber Cable BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex C
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Overview Operating Multiple BRC-H700 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 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-H700 HD video monitor, VTR, etc. BRU-H700 Optical CCFC-M100HG Multiplex Unit Optical Fiber Cable BRBK-H700 HD
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Overview Using BRC-H700 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, EVI-D100/ D100P and BRC-300/300P remotely using a single RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit � To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick � To control the BRC-H700 cameras remotely from a distance up to 1,000 m (3,281 feet) by transmitting the video signal and control sig
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Overview Transmitting Audio Signals Using the BRU-H700 This system allows you: � To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000m (3,281 feet) � To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick � To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-H700 Optical Multiplex Card to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable System configuration Speakers HD video monitor Microphone BRC-H700 Microphone amplifier Aud
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Overview Using the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board to Input the Video and Audio Signals Mixed to the HDV Video Equipment This system allows you: � To input the video signal of the camera to the HDV video equipment � 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 � To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick System configuration HD video monitor Microphone BRC-H700 Microphone amp
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Overview Transmitting the Audio Signal Using the BRBK-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Card and the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board This system allows you: � To operate the camera remotely from a distance up to 1,000m (3,281 feet) � To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations comfortably using the joystick � To transmit the video signal and control signal of the camera, and the audio signal input to the BRBK-H700 Optical Multiplex Card to a distant place using the Optical Fiber Cable � To output the audio s
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Overview R R F STANDBY lamp Lights when the camera is turned off using the Location and Function Remote Commander. of Parts G ND filter select switch (bottom of the camera block) Switches the setting of the built-in ND filter Camera according to the brightness of the subject to be shot. For details, see “Using the ND Filter” on page 31. Front Rear 1 2 3 With the cable cover attached 890qaqs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OFF ON OFF ON 1 2 3 1 2 3 75 75 VISCA RS-422 DC IN 12V VISCA RS-42
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Overview O EXT SYNC IN connector V BOTTOM switches Accepts external video sync signals. Used for the output signal format selection, RS- 232C/RS-422 selection, baud rate selection, remote P Card slot control signal output on/off and camera address Insert an optional interface board, HFBK-HD1, setting. HFBK-SD1, HFBK-XG1, HFBK-TS1 or BRBK- For details, see “Setting of the BOTTOM switches” H700. on page 19. The slot cover is attached to the camera at the factory. Setting of the BOTTOM switches
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Overview 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 6 CAMERA SELECT Note 1 23 1 FOCUS Pan/tilt and zoom operations are disabled when the AUTO MANUAL FAR NEAR 2 menu is displayed. DATA SCREEN BACK LIGHT 7 3 STD REV D PAN-TILT buttons 12 3 Press the arrow buttons to perform panning and 45 6 8 P
