Sony SRG300H User manual

4-537-921-11 (2)
© 2014 Sony Corporation
HD Color
Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
SRG-300H

Table of Contents
2Table of Contents
Overview
Features .............................................. 3
Camera and Supplied Accessories .....3
System Configuration ........................5
Location and Functions of Parts and
Controls ..............................................8
Camera ..........................................8
Infrared Remote Commander
(supplied) ........................11
Adjusting and Setting with
Menus
About On-Screen Menus.................. 14
Main Menu .................................14
Setting Menus .............................14
Control Button Display
Section .............................15
EXPOSURE Menu ...........................16
WHITE BALANCE Menu ...............17
PICTURE Menu ...............................18
PAN TILT ZOOM Menu .................19
SYSTEM Menu ................................20
STATUS Menu ................................21
Operation Using the
Supplied Infrared Remote
Commander
Before Operating.............................. 22
Turning on the Power .......................22
Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation ..........23
Panning and Tilting ....................23
Zooming .....................................24
Operating Multiple Cameras with
the Infrared Remote
Commander .....................25
Adjusting the Camera .......................25
Focusing on a Subject .................25
Shooting with Back Lighting .....26
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
— the Presetting Feature ................. 26
Installation and Connection
Installing the Camera....................... 28
Installing the Camera on a
Desk ................................ 28
Attaching the Camera to a
Tripod ............................. 28
Installing the Camera Using the M3
Fixing Screw Holes ........ 28
Installing the unit on the
ceiling ............................. 29
Connections ..................................... 32
Connecting to an AC Outlet ....... 32
Connecting a Computer ............. 33
LAN connection ......................... 34
Connecting the RM-IP10 IP Remote
Controller ........................ 34
LAN connection ......................... 35
Connecting a Video Monitor, etc.,
Equipped with HDMI Input
Connector ....................... 36
Appendix
Message List .................................... 37
Troubleshooting............................... 38
Menu Configuration ........................ 40
Preset Items ..................................... 43
Specifications .................................. 45
Using the VISCA RS-422 connector
pin assignments .............. 47
License ............................................. 48

3 Features / Camera and Supplied Accessories
Overview
BOverview
Features
• The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera
(utilising approximately 2 million valid
pixels) allows for high-definition shooting
with superior picture quality.
• Adopts 30 times optical magnification,
F1.6 high power and luminous zoom lens.
• By adopting its wide and dynamic range
functions, you can see the optimised
shooting image which incorporates bright
and dark subjects at the same time.
• Adopts the industry standard RS-232
interface of VISCA camera protocol in
external communication. It is possible to
operate from long distances by using both
RS-232 and RS-422.
• You can install the camera on ceilings due
to the functions of high-speed and wide
range pan/tilt action and vertical image
flip.
• You can use the infrared remote
commander to set the camera and also to
select panning, tilting and zooming from
the setting menu.
• You can store up to 16 kinds of camera
direction and camera status into the
camera.
• You can use the LAN cable for external
communication. This will make system
construction easier.
• The camera can be set for a variety of HD
video formats and has an HDMI interface
terminal. The HDMI video interface is in
widespread use.
Camera and
Supplied
Accessories
When you unpack, check that all the
supplied accessories are included.
Camera (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC power cord (1)
Infrared remote commander (1)

4Camera and Supplied Accessories
Ceiling bracket (A) (1)
Ceiling bracket (B) (1)
Wire rope (1)
Screw +M 3×8 (8)
VISCA RS-422 connector plug (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Optional Products
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Operate up to 112 cameras that are
compatible with IP connection using the
LAN connection. Up to five RM-IP10 IP
remote controllers can be installed to the
same system.
The joystick of the IP remote controller
allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom
operations. The IP remote controller also
allows operation of up to seven cameras by
using the RS-232 connections or RS-422
connections.
Supplied accessories: AC adaptor (1), AC
power cord (1), RS-422 connector plug (2),
CD-ROM (1)

5 System Configuration
Overview
System Configuration
The SRG-300H HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using
optional products. This section describes three typical system examples with the required
components and the main usage of each system.
Operating a SRG-300H Camera Using the Supplied Infrared Remote
Commander
This system allows you:
To operate the camera readily from a short distance
System configuration
SRG-300H
Video signal
Signal flow
Infrared Remote Commander
(supplied)
HD video monitor

6System Configuration
Operating a SRG-300H Camera Using the RM-IP10 IP Remote
Controller
This system allows you:
To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the IP remote controller, and to
perform the Preset operation using the button.
System configuration
Select the MODE selector of RM-IP10 to position 0 (automatically selected) when using a
combination of SRG-300H and RM-IP10. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of
RM-IP10.
Note
,
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
HD video monitor
SRG-300H

7 System Configuration
Overview
Operating Multiple SRG-300H Cameras Using Multiple IP Remote
Controllers
System configuration
• You can connect up to 112 cameras and five IP remote controllers.
• The joystick of the IP remote controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations.
System configuration
es
You cannot use the RS-232 and RS-422 connections when using the LAN connection.
Note
,
HD video monitor
PC for the setting
Camera
SRG-300H
Video signal
Remote control (LAN) signal
Signal flow
Video switcher
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller
Switching hub
Camera
SRG-300H
Camera
SRG-300H
RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller

8Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
Location and
Functions of Parts
and Controls
Front
ALens
This is a 30-magnification optical zoom
lens.
BInfrared remote commander
sensors
These are sensors for the supplied
infrared remote commander.
CPOWER lamp
The green lamp lights when the camera
is connected to an AC outlet using the
supplied AC power adaptor and AC
power cord. It takes about 15 to
30 seconds to display the image after the
lamp lights.
The green lamp flashes when the camera
receives an operation command from the
supplied infrared remote commander.
DSTANDBY lamp
The orange lamp lights when the camera
is turned off using the infrared remote
commander.
Rear
EInfrared remote commander
sensors
These are sensors for the supplied
infrared remote commander.
FIMAGE FLIP switch
Flips the image upside down. Normally
set this to OFF when you use the camera.
When the camera is attached to the
ceiling, set this to ON. Turn off the unit
before setting the IMAGE FLIP switch.
Then, turn the power on by connecting
the power adaptor, by VISCA
CONTROL or the infrared remote
commander. When you switch this, the
preset setting is returned to the initial
setting.
GVISCA RS-422 connector
To communicate via RS-422, use this
connector.
Camera
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9 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
Overview
Use the supplied VISCA RS-422
connector plug.
HSYSTEM SELECT switch
Used for selecting the video format of
the signal to be output from the HDMI
video connector.
For details, see “Setting of the SYSTEM
SELECT switch” (page 10).
IHDMI video connector
Supplies the images as a HDMI video
signal or DVI video signal.
JIR SELECT switch
Select the camera number when you
operate multiple cameras with the same
infrared remote commander.
KVISCA IN connector
Connect to a computer via an RS-232
interface. When you connect multiple
cameras, connect it to the VISCA OUT
connector of the previous camera in the
daisy chain connection.
LVISCA OUT connector
When you connect multiple cameras,
connect it to the VISCA IN connector of
the next camera in the daisy chain
connection.
MLAN connector (RJ-45 8-pin)
Connect to a switching HUB that is
compatible with 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX using a LAN cable (category 5 or
higher, shielded twisted pair).
When a link is established, the green
indicator lights, and it flashes during
communication. While connected with
100BASE-TX, the yellow indicator also
lights.
For safety, do not connect the connector
for peripheral device wiring that might
have excessive voltage to this port.
Follow the instructions for this port.
NDC 12 V connector
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
OReset switch
The reset switch is available only when
LAN is set. If you press this switch with
a pointed tip for about five seconds, the
camera will reboot and the IP settings
will return to the factory default.
Factory settings for IP
IP address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Name: CAM1
Bottom
PBOTTOM switches
Used for LAN and VISCA CONTROL
switching, RS-232 and RS-422
switching, 9,600 bps and 38,400 bps
baud rate selection and IR signal output
setting.
For details, refer to the setting of the
BOTTOM switches (page 10).
QTripod screw hole
RCeiling bracket mounting screw
holes
CAUTION

10 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls
Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT
switch
This switch allows you to select the video
format of the signal to be output from the
HDMI video connector.
• Be sure to set this switch before you turn
on the power of the camera. You can also
set this switch in the standby mode of the
camera. After completing the setting, turn
on the power of the camera by connecting
it to an AC outlet using the supplied AC
power adaptor and AC power cord, by
using the VISCA command or infrared
remote commander.
• Be sure to use a Phillips-head screwdriver
when changing the switch position. If you
use a tool other than the designated
screwdriver, the crossed groove may be
damaged.
• If the switch position is set to 1, 9, E or F
(no output), the POWER lamp and
STANDBY lamp will both remain lit. In
such cases, control via the infrared remote
commander and VISCA commands is
disabled.
• If the switch is set to 6 (EDID), the most
suitable format will be output
automatically based on the resolution of
the TV monitor to be connected.
• If the switch position is set to 7 (VISCA
CONTROL), you can configure the video
format via external communication.
For detailed information, refer to the
Technical Manual of the camera. For details
on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult
your Sony dealer.
Setting of the BOTTOM switches
To change the setting of the BOTTOM
switches, turn off the camera (unless it is in
standby mode) first, set the BOTTOM
switches, then turn on the camera again.
Changing the BOTTOM switches is not
possible while the camera is turned on.
Switch
position
Video format
0 1920 × 1080p/59.94
59.94 Hz
system
1 No output
2 1920 × 1080p/29.97
3 1920 × 1080i/59.94
4 1280 × 720p/59.94
5 1280 × 720p/29.97
6
EDID
–
7
VISCA CONTROL
–
8 1920 × 1080p/50
50 Hz
system
9 No output
A 1920 × 1080p/25
B 1920 × 1080i/50
C 1280 × 720p/50
D 1280 × 720p/25
E
No output
–
F
No output
–
Set this arrow to the
desired video format.
SRG-300H
Notes
OFF
ON
OFF: Default position