Sony BRC-Z330 User Manual

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanPrinted on recycled paper.HD Color Video CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this man

OverviewSystem Configuration 10System ConfigurationThe BRC-Z330 HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional pro

OverviewSystem Configuration11Operating Multiple BRC-Z330 Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitThis system allows you:• To operate up to seve

OverviewSystem Configuration 12Operating Multiple BRC-Z330 Cameras Using the BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating SwitcherThis system allows you:• Operate

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts13Location and Function of PartsCameraFrontA LensThis is a 18-magnification optical zoom lens.B Tally lampLights

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 14connector of the previous camera in the daisy chain connection.O VISCA RS-232C OUT connectorWhen you connect

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts15Notes• Set the switches before you turn on the power of the camera.• You cannot use a camera with its camera a

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 16Installing batteriesCAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts17F AUTO/MANUAL button and AUTO indicatorPress this button to select focus mode, AUTO or MANUAL.When AUTO is sel

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 18Blue: The power of the camera is on.Yellow green: The camera is in standby mode.Off: No camera is connecte

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts19wk ON/OFF switchPress this switch to turn on/off the Remote Control Unit.BRBK-HD2 HD-SDI Output Card (not supp

2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.Refer to these numbers whene

Adjusting and Setting With MenusAbout On-Screen Menus 20Adjusting and Setting With MenusAbout On-Screen MenusYou can change various settings, such as

Adjusting and Setting With MenusOperation Through Menus21Operation Through MenusThis section explains how to operate the menu using the supplied Remot

Adjusting and Setting With MenusOperation Through Menus 22Menu Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit1Press the MENU button for about one se

Adjusting and Setting With MenusEXPOSURE Menu23EXPOSURE MenuThe EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding the exposure.MODE (exposure mode)FULL

Adjusting and Setting With MenusCOLOR Menu 24The COLOR AE feature is available only when MODE (exposure mode) is set to any item other than MANUAL.OFF

Adjusting and Setting With MenusPICTURE Menu25R.GAIN, B.GAIN: When you select MANUAL, R.GAIN (red gain) and B.GAIN (blue gain) appear. You can adjust

Adjusting and Setting With MenusFOCUS Menu 26GAMMASelect the gamma curve of the camera.NORMAL: The object is shot using normal gamma curve.CINEMA: The

Adjusting and Setting With MenusPAN TILT ZOOM Menu27PAN TILT ZOOM MenuThe PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/tilt/zoom mode.PAN-TILT LIMITWh

Adjusting and Setting With MenusSYSTEM Menu 28 VIDEO connector of the camera, and the SDI OUTPUT connector of an optional BRBK-HD2 Output Card, if one

Adjusting and Setting With MenusVIDEO OUT Menu29IMG-FLIP to OFF, then turn the power off and on again, PAN REVERSE and TILT REVERSE will be set to OFF

Table of Contents3Table of ContentsGetting StartedPrecautions ... 5Phenomena Specific to CMO

Adjusting and Setting With MenusSTATUS Menu 30NoteThe SETUP item does not appear when an HD signal of 1080/50i or 720/50P format is output.STATUS Menu

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderTurning on the Power31Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly install

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation 32Pan/Tilt and Zoom OperationPanning and Tilting1Press the POWER switch.The c

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderAdjusting the Camera33ZoomingPress either of the ZOOM buttons.NoteWhen you perform pan/tilt operation whi

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature 34Shooting with Back LightingWhen you shoot a

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature35To recall the stored settingsPress any of the

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitTurning on the Power 36Before operating, check that the camera, the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit and p

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation37 To assign camera addresses automatically1Make sure that the camera addre

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation 38Only the CAMERA button you pressed flashes, and the corresponding maximu

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitAdjusting the Camera39 ZoomingTurn the dial on the upper part of the joystick.NoteWhen you perform pan

Table of Contents 4Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped with Composite Video or S Video Input Connector ...

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitAdjusting the Camera 40Shooting with Back LightingWhen you shoot a subject with a light source behind

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature41 3Adjust the brightness with the VALUE or

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature 424While holding down the PRESET button (fo

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation43Installation and ConnectionsInstallationAttaching an Output CardAttach an Output Card (not supplied) to the

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 44If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 deg

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation45Installation on a ceiling (example)1Set IMG-FLIP to ON in the SYSTEM menu. 2Remove the four screws on the bo

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 466Attach the wire rope to the ceiling bracket (A).Pass the wire rope through the fixing hole and attach its

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation479Connect the cables to the connectors on the rear of the camera.NoteTake the proper steps to ensure that the

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 48NoteFor attaching the camera to the ceiling bracket, use only the supplied screws. Using other screws may d

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation495Attach the other end of the wire rope to the material near the shelf, etc.Use an M4 or larger outside diame

Getting StartedPrecautions5 Getting StartedPrecautionsOperating or storage location• Operating or storing the camera in the following locations may ca

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 507Secure the ceiling brackets (A) and (B) using the supplied three screws (3M3 × 8).8Connect the cables to t

Installation and ConnectionsConnections51ConnectionsConnecting to an AC OutletUse the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord to connect the camer

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 52To connect the Remote Control Unit using the VISCA RS-422 connectorsYou can use the VISCA RS-422 connectors

Installation and ConnectionsConnections53Connecting a Device Equipped with VISCA RS-232C ConnectorConnections with the VISCA RS-232C cables (cross typ

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 54Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped with Composite Video or S Video Input ConnectorRGB/COMPONENTV

Installation and ConnectionsConnections55Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input ConnectorsAttach the optional BRBK-HD2 HD-SDI Output Card to the

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 56To connect multiple cameras to the HD sync signal generatorYou can connect up to seven cameras. To connect m

AppendixList of Messages57 AppendixList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the screen. Take the necessary measures shown below.Indicators

AppendixTroubleshooting58TroubleshootingBefore bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshoot the problem. If the

AppendixTroubleshooting59 The VISCA control is not available with a computer connected to the camera.The computer is not correctly connected to the ca

Getting StartedPhenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors 6Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image SensorsThe following phenomena that may appear in images are

AppendixMenu Configuration60Menu ConfigurationThe menus of the camera are configured as described below.The initial settings of each item are in bold.

AppendixMenu Configuration61 COLOR WHITE BALANCE AUTO1 WB SENS LOW, MID, HIGH WB R.SHIFT -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5,

AppendixMenu Configuration62PAN TILT ZOOM PAN-TILT LIMIT PAN ON OFF LEFT END, 174˚ – -174˚ RIGHT 174˚ – -174˚, END TILT ON OF

AppendixMenu Configuration63 STATUS PAGE 1 EXPOSURE AE SPEED AGC LIMIT IRIS LIMIT EX-COMP BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT COLOR AE ND FILTER PA

AppendixPresetting Items64Presetting ItemsThe following setting items can be stored in the memory of the camera.General presetting itemsPresetting men

AppendixPresetting Items65 1) When CHECK is selected with COLOR AE and COLOR DETAIL, the setting is stored as STD.2) The current setting of IMG-FLIP i

AppendixSpecifications66SpecificationsSystemVideo signal 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i 720/59.94P, 720/50P (switched with the BOTTOM switch)SynchronizationInt

AppendixSpecifications67 Screws (3M3 × 8) (7)Screw (3M4 × 8) (1)RS-422 connector plug (1)Operating Instructions (1)Design and specifications are subje

AppendixSpecifications68DimensionsBRC-Z330 Video Camera186 (7 3/8)5 (7/32)160.8 (6 3/8)193.4 (7 5/8)11 (7/16)1.1 (1/16)113 (4 1/2)14 (9/16)93 (3 3/4)1

AppendixSpecifications69 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit119LOCKMODEVALUERESETMENUPRESETSHIFTL/RDIRECTIONPAN E LLIGHTBLACKLIGHTPAN-TILTRESETONE PUSHAWBPOW

OverviewFeatures7OverviewFeaturesCompact, HD video camera with built-in pan/tilt/zoom functions• This HD video camera is equipped with an HD camera bl

AppendixSpecifications70Pin AssignmentsBRC-Z330 Video CameraVISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug 9-pin)VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin,

AppendixSpecifications71 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (optional)VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female)VISCA RS-422 connector (connect

AppendixSpecifications72Wiring Diagram of VISCA RS-422 Connection1 RXD OUT –2 RXD OUT +3 TXD OUT –4 TXD OUT +5 GND6 RXD IN –7 RXD IN +8 TXD IN –9 TXD

AppendixSpecifications73 Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug1Insert a wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) into the desired wire opening on the VISCA RS-422 con

OverviewSystem Components 8System ComponentsIn order to support multiple system configurations, a variety of optional products are available for the B

OverviewSystem Components9Screw 3M3 × 8 (7)/Stainless screw 3M4 × 8 (1)RS-422 Connector plug (1)Operating Instructions (1)Optional ProductsRM-BR300 Re