Sony BRC-Z700 User Manual Page 1

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OverviewSystem Components 10HFBK-HD1 HD Interface BoardThe board allows output of an HD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE292M serial digital interface st

OverviewSystem Configuration11System ConfigurationThe BRC-Z700 HD 3CMOS Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optiona

OverviewSystem Configuration 12Operating Multiple BRC-Z700 Cameras Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitThis system allows you:• To operate up to sev

OverviewSystem Configuration13Operating a BRC-Z700 Camera from a Long DistanceThis system allows you:• To operate the camera remotely from a distance

OverviewSystem Configuration 14Operating Multiple BRC-Z700 Cameras from a Long DistanceThis system allows you:• To operate up to seven cameras remotel

OverviewSystem Configuration15Using BRC-Z700 Cameras and VISCA-controllable Cameras in the Same SystemThis system allows you:• To operate up to seven

OverviewSystem Configuration 16Transmitting Audio Signals Using the BRU-H700This system allows you:• To operate the camera remotely from a distance up

OverviewSystem Configuration17Using the BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card and the HFBK-TS1 HDV Interface Board to Input Audio and Video Signals Simul

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 18Location and Function of PartsCameraFrontA LensThis is a 20-magnification optical zoom lens.B Tally lampLight

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts19N VISCA RS-232C OUT connectorWhen you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector o

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

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 20Remote Commander (supplied)A CAMERA SELECT buttonsPress the button corresponding to the camera you want to op

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts21Installing batteriesCautionTo avoid risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese or alkaline batteries.RM-BR3

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 22When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights and the FOCUS control and the ONE PUSH AF button are disable

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts23Hold down this button and press CAMERA button 1 to 7 to turn on/off the power of the camera corresponding to t

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 24BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit (not supplied)FrontA Power switchTurns on/off the power of the HD Optical

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts25M VISCA RS-422 connector Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the camera or another BRU-H700 HD Optical Mu

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts 26HFBK-SD1 SD Interface Board (not supplied) (available with the BRU-H700 only)A MONITOR connector (D-sub 9-pin

OverviewLocation and Function of Parts27C i.LINK (HDV) OUT connector (i.Link 6-pin)Supplies video and audio signals after they are converted to comply

Adjusting and Setting With MenusAbout On-Screen Menus 28Adjusting and Setting With MenusAbout On-Screen MenusYou can change various settings, such as

Adjusting and Setting With MenusOperation Through Menus29Setting MenusThe setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed.1 Setting menuThe name o

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

Adjusting and Setting With MenusOperation Through Menus 302Move the cursor to the menu item to be set by pressing the V or v button.3Press the HOME b

Adjusting and Setting With MenusEXPOSURE Menu314Move the cursor to the setting item to be changed by inclining the joystick forward or backward.5Chang

Adjusting and Setting With MenusCOLOR Menu 32For the 59.94i signal format1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500,

Adjusting and Setting With MenusPICTURE Menu33R. GAIN, B. GAIN: When you select MANUAL, R. GAIN (red gain) and B. GAIN (blue gain) appear. You can adj

Adjusting and Setting With MenusFOCUS Menu 34GAMMASelect the gamma curb of the camera.NORMAL: The object is shot using normal gamma curb.CINEMA: The o

Adjusting and Setting With MenusPAN TILT ZOOM Menu35PAN 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 36NoteRegardless of the D-ZOOM setting, images shot by the camera are accumulated for the vertical synchro

Adjusting and Setting With MenusVIDEO OUT Menu37DISPLAY INFO (information display)When the camera settings are stored in POSITION 1 to 16 using the su

Adjusting and Setting With MenusSTATUS Menu 38NoteThe SETUP item does not appear when an HD signal of 50i format is output.STATUS MenuThe STATUS menu

Adjusting and Setting With MenusSD-SDI Menu / DOWN CONVERTER Menu39 SD-SDI MenuThe SD-SDI menu is displayed only when the BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output C

Table of Contents 4Adjusting the Camera ... 49Focusing on a Subject ... 49Sh

Adjusting and Setting With MenusHD-SDI Menu 40NoteThe SETUP item does not appear when an HD signal of 50i format is output.HD-SDI MenuThe HD-SDI menu

Adjusting and Setting With MenusPC-OUTPUT Menu / HDV Menu41 PC-OUTPUT MenuThe PC-OUTPUT menu is displayed only when the HFBK-XG1 XGA Interface Board i

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderTurning on the Power / Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation 42Before operating, check that the camera and peripher

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation43NoteThe setting above only changes the signal emitted from the Remote Comman

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderAdjusting the Camera 44Adjusting the CameraFocusing on a SubjectTo focus the camera on a subject automati

Operation Using the Supplied Remote CommanderStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature45Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Prese

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitTurning on the Power 46Before operating, check that the camera, the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit and p

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation47 3Hold down the RESET button and press the POWER button on the Remote Con

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitPan/Tilt and Zoom Operation 48Only the CAMERA button you pressed flashes, and the corresponding maximu

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitAdjusting the Camera49 ZoomingTurn the dial on the upper part of the joystick.NoteWhen you perform pan

Getting StartedPrecautions / Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors5 Getting StartedPrecautionsOperating or storage location• Operating or storing t

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitAdjusting the Camera 50Shooting 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 Feature51 3Adjust the brightness with the VALUE or

Operation Using the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitStoring the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature 524While holding down the PRESET button (fo

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation53Installation and ConnectionsInstallationAttaching an Interface BoardAttach an Interface Board (not supplied)

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 54If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 deg

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation55image may be distorted. This is not malfunction of the camera.Installing the Camera in a High PositionUsing

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 56NoteFor attaching the camera to the ceiling bracket, use only the supplied screws. Using other screws may d

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation577Insert the protrusions on the ceiling bracket (A) into the spaces prepared in the ceiling bracket (B) with

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 58Installation on a shelf, etc. in a high position (example)1Remove the four screws on the bottom of the came

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation594Attach the ceiling bracket (B) to a shelf, etc. on which the camera is to be installed.Use four screws (not

OverviewFeatures 6OverviewFeaturesCompact, HD 3CMOS video camera with built-in pan/tilt/zoom functions• This HD 3CMOS video camera integrates a camera

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation 606Insert the protrusions on the ceiling bracket (A) into the spaces prepared in the ceiling bracket (B) with

Installation and ConnectionsConnections618Connect the cables to the connectors on the rear of the camera.NoteTake the proper steps to ensure that the

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 62Connecting the RM-BR300 Remote Control UnitUse the RS-232C connecting cable supplied with the Remote Control

Installation and ConnectionsConnections63Connecting a Monitor, etc. Equipped with the Analog Component (YPbPr) Input ConnectorConnecting a Device Equi

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 64You can connect the camera to a computer equipped with the VISCA RS-232C connector instead of the connection

Installation and ConnectionsConnections65Connecting a Video Monitor, VTR, etc. Equipped with Composite Video or S Video Input ConnectorConnecting a VT

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 66Connecting a VTR Equipped with HD-SDI Input ConnectorsAttach the optional BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output Card to

Installation and ConnectionsConnections67bottom of the Remote Control Unit (page 23) are set to RS-232C or RS-422 correctly.Notes on use of the CCFC-M

Installation and ConnectionsConnections 68Connecting a Sync Signal GeneratorTo connect a single cameraTo connect multiple cameras to the HD sync signa

Installation and ConnectionsConnections69To connect multiple cameras to the SD sync signal generatorYou can connect up to seven cameras. NoteSignal pr

OverviewSystem Components7External video sync functionThe camera is equipped with an external video sync function to synchronize the camera images on

AppendixList of Messages70AppendixList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the screen. Take the necessary measures shown below.Indicators

AppendixTroubleshooting71 TroubleshootingBefore bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshoot the problem. If th

AppendixTroubleshooting72The VISCA control is not available with a computer connected to the camera.The computer is not correctly connected to the cam

AppendixMenu Configuration73 Menu ConfigurationThe menus of the camera are configured as described below.The initial settings of each item are in bold

AppendixMenu Configuration74COLOR 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 Configuration75 PAN TILT ZOOM PAN-TILT LIMIT PAN ON OFF LEFT END, 169˚ – -169˚ RIGHT END, -169˚ – 169˚ TILT ON OFF

AppendixMenu Configuration76PAGE2 of the main menuSTATUS PAGE 1 EXPOSURE AE SPEED AGC LIMIT IRIS LIMIT EX COMP BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHTPAGE 2 WH

AppendixMenu Configuration77 Menus when an Interface Board is insertedSD-SDI IMG-SIZE 16:9 [LETTER] 4:3 [CROP] 4:3 [SQUEEZE](page 39)DOWN CONVERTE

AppendixPresetting Items78Presetting ItemsThe following setting items can be stored in the memory of the camera.General presetting itemsPresetting men

AppendixPresetting Items79 1) When CHECK is selected with COLOR DETAIL, the setting is stored as STD.2) The current setting of IMG-FLIP is recalled re

OverviewSystem Components 8European modelRemote commander (1)Ceiling bracket (A) (1)Ceiling bracket (B) (1)Wire rope (1)Screw 3M3 × 8 (7)/Stainless sc

AppendixPresetting Items80z : Setting items retained in memory when the power is turned off and on again. The camera starts with these settings.a : Se

AppendixSpecifications81 SpecificationsSystemVideo signal 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (switched with the BOTTOM switch)SynchronizationInternal/external sync

AppendixSpecifications82Wire rope (1)Screws (3M3 × 8) (7)Screw (3M4 × 8) (1)RS-422 connector plug (1)Operating Instructions (1)Design and specificatio

AppendixSpecifications83 DimensionsBRC-Z700 Video Camera247 (9 3/4)198 (7 7/8)5 (7/32)238 (9 3/8)99 (4)58 (2 3/8)98 (3 7/8)149 (5 7/8)51 (2 1/8)98 (

AppendixSpecifications84RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit119LOCKMODEVALUERESETMENUPRESETSHIFTL/RDIRECTIONPAN E LLIGHTBLACKLIGHTPAN-TILTRESETONE PUSHAWBPOWE

AppendixSpecifications85 BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit210 (8 3/8)240 (9 1/2)94 (3 3/4)86 (3 1/2)86 (3 1/2)Unit: mm (inches)FrontTopSide

AppendixSpecifications86Pin AssignmentsBRC-Z700 Video CameraVISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug 9-pin)VISCA RS-232C IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin,

AppendixSpecifications87 RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit (optional)VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female)VISCA RS-422 connector (connect

AppendixSpecifications88VISCA RS-232C OUT connector (mini DIN 8-pin, female)VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug, 9-pin)Analog RGB/COMPONENT (D-sub

AppendixSpecifications89 Wiring 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

OverviewSystem Components9BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output CardInsert the card into the camera to allow output of an HD-SDI signal conforming to SMPTE292M s

AppendixSpecifications90Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug1Insert a wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) into the desired wire opening on the VISCA RS-422 conn