Sony BRC-X400 User manual

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Manufacturer: Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.
Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
CONTACT SUPPORT:
COMPANY NAME: Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.
SUPPORT CONTACT: Crestron driver support
EMAIL ADDRESS: C[email protected]
NOTES:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SIMPLWINDOWS NAME: Sony_BRC-X400_SRG-X_series
CATEGORY: Camera
VERSION:1.0
SUMMARY: This module controls Sony BRC－X400, SRG-X series cameras by way of VISCA over
IP protocol.
GENERAL NOTES:
Using the provided sample program, you will be able to control up to 2 cameras by
selecting the camera (either Camera1 or Camera2) in Camera selection menu in
[System] tab.
This program works with the following models of Sony network camera products.
-BRC-X400, SRG-X400, SRG-X120, BRC-X401, SRG-201M2, SRG-X402, SRG-
HD1M2
Prior to building and transferring the firmware into the Crestron Control System, be
sure to set up the correct IP addresses of the camera in IP-ID-04 and IP-ID-05
UDP/IP Communications in Slot-07 of “Central Control Modules: DMPS3-4K-150C” in
the Program View of the SIMPL Windows project. Right click the UDP/IP
Communications object and then select “Configure devices ... (F6)”, go into [IP Net
Address] tab and then put the correct camera IP address in the “Default Address”
fields (see below pictures).

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Manufacturer: Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.
Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
* The above screen capture is based on SIMPL Windows version described in SIMPL
WINDOWS USED FOR TESTING column under TESTING chapter. The same also
applies to the SIMPL Windows screen capture below.
CRESTRON HARDWARE REQUIRED: 3-series processor with Ethernet capabilities
SETUP OF CRESTRON HARDWARE: N/A
VENDOR FIRMWARE: Greater than or equal to v1.00 (Be sure not to mix up the software version among
cameras being connected.)

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Manufacturer: Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.
Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
VENDOR SETUP:
IPv4 address of the camera should be properly configured beforehand.
In case that the camera’s IPv4 address is configured as fixed address, use “RM-IP
Setup Tool” to set the IP address, the Subnet mask and the default gateway address
and then press either [Apply] or [OK] button.
CABLE DIAGRAM: N/A
CONTROL:
UP, DOWN D Press and hold to tilt up/down the camera. Release to stop the tilt operation.
LEFT, RIGHT D Press and hold to pan the camera to the left/right. Release to stop the pan
operation.
Home D Press to move the camera to the home position for pan and tilt.
pan_speed_up, pan_speed_down D Increment/decrement pan speed.
tilt_speed_up, tilt_speed_down D Increment/decrement tilt speed.
zoom_tele, zoom_wide D Press and hold to zoom in/out.
zoom_speed_up, zoom_speed_down D Increment/decrement zoom speed
zoom_mode_optical,
zoom_mode_clearimage,
zoom_mode_full D Press to set the zoom mode to either optical, clear image zoom or full mode. The
other signals that are not last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding control
feedback signals.
tele_convert_on, tele_convert_off D Press to enable or disable Tele Shift mode. This can be configured only in
supported model and supported video format.
auto_focus, manual_focus D Press to set the focus mode to either auto or manual. The other signal will be
changed to 0 via corresponding control feedback signal.
focus_far, focus_near D Press and hold to move the focus position to far/near position. Release to stop the
focus operation.
focus_speed_up, focus_speed_down D Increment/decrement focus speed.
focus_one_push_trigger D Press to perform one push AF.

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Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
preset_mode_std, preset_mode_ptzf,
preset_mode_trace D
Press to set the preset operation mode to either “standard”, “ptzf” or “trace” as
follows.
“standard”: Save/restore its PTZF positions as well as its camera configuration
parameters such as exposure, white balance etc.
“ptzf”: Save/restore its PTZF positions only
“trace”: Preset save/call operations are mapped to PTZ Trace. This is supported in
software version 2.00.
The other signals that are not last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding
feedback control signals.
preset_freeze, preset_normal D Press to set preset recall mode to either freeze or normal. The other signal will be
changed to 0 via corresponding feedback control signal.
preset_set, preset_recall, preset_reset D Press to save/recall/reset the preset to a selected preset position number.
preset_number_up,
preset_number_down
D Increment/decrement preset number for save/recall/reset operation.
preset_speed_up, preset_speed_down D Increment/decrement preset position operation speed.
preset_compatible, preset_separate,
preset_common D
Press to set preset speed mode to either compatible, separate or common whose
details are shown below. The other signals that are not last set will be changed to 0
via correspondent feedback control signals.
“compatible”: The same effect as “separate” in case that the preset operation is
controlled under VISCA and/or VISCA over IP protocol. However, be sure that it
should be configured to this mode when you use the preset position function by
way of CGI protocol as well.
“separate”: Preset operation speed is set when saving the preset position using
preset_set signal. Thus, the speed configuration should be per position basis.
“common”: Preset operation speed is uniquely configured regardless of
recalled/saved preset position number.
wb_mode_auto, wb_mode_indoor,
wb_mode_outdoor, wb_mode_one_push,
wb_mode_ATW, wb_mode_manual D Press to set white balance mode to either auto, indoor, outdoor, one push, ATW
(Auto Tracing White balance) or manual. The other signals that are not last set will
be changed to 0 via corresponding feedback control signals.
wb_one_push_trigger D Press to perform one push WB. This is possible when the White balance mode is
set to one push beforehand.
wb_offset_reset D Press to reset white balance offset.
wb_offset_up, wb_offset_down D Increment/decrement white balance offset.
r_gain_reset D Press to reset red gain.

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r_gain_up, r_gain_down D Increment/decrement red gain.
b_gain_reset D Press to reset blue gain.
b_gain_up, b_gain_down D Increment/decrement blue gain.
exposure_mode_auto,
exposure_mode_shutter,
exposure_mode_iris,
exposure_mode_manual
D Press to set exposure mode to either auto, shutter priority, iris priority or manual.
The other signals that are not last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding
feedback control signals.
exposure_iris_reset D Press to reset IRIS value.
exposure_iris_up, exposure_iris_down D Increment/decrement IRIS value
exposure_gain_reset D Press to reset gain.
exposure_gain_up, exposure_gain_down D Increment/decrement gain.
exposure_shutter_reset D Press to reset shutter speed.
exposure_shutter_up,
exposure_shutter_down
D Increment/decrement shutter speed
slow_shutter_on, slow_shutter_off D Press to set slow shutter mode on/off.
exposure_compensation_on,
exposure_compensation_off
D Press to set exposure compensation to on/off.
exposure_compensation_reset D Press to reset exposure compensation value.
exposure_compensation_up,
exposure_compensation_down
D Increment/decrement exposure compensation value.
backlight_on, backlight_off D Press to set backlight compensation mode to on/off.
visibility_enhancer_on,
visibility_enhancer_off
D Press to set visibility enhancer to on/off.
brightness_up, brightness_down D Increment/decrement visibility enhancer brightness level.
luminance_up, luminance_down D Increment/decrement visibility enhancer luminance level.
intensity_up, intensity_down D Increment/decrement visibility enhancer compensation level.
video_1, video_2, video_3, video_4,
video_5, video_6, video_7, video_8,
video_9, video_10, video_11, video_12,
video_13, video_14, video_15, video_16
D Press to select the video format setting as follows. Please be sure that the software
version of the camera should be greater than or equal to v2.00 and that the
SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to 6. Please also be sure that recycling the power

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Device Type: Camera
or once turning off and on the camera using power button to reflect the setting.
video_1: 1280x720/59.94p (VGA)
video_2: 1280x720/50.94p
video_3: 1920x1080/29.97p
video_4: 1920x1080/59.94i
video_5: 1920x1080/59.94p (Level A)
video_6: 1920x1080/59.94p (Level B)
video_7: 3840x2160/29.97p (only for 4K supported model)
video_8: 1280x720/50p
video_9: 1920x1080/25p
video_10: 1920x1080/50i
video_11: 1920x1080/50p (Level A)
video_12: 1920x1080/50p (Level B)
video_13: 3840x2160/25p (only for 4K supported model)
video_14: 1920x1080/23.98p
video_15: 3840x2160/23.98p (only for 4K supported model)
The other signals that are not last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding
feedback control signals.
power_push D Press to change the camera to stand-by or power-on state.
tally_on, tally_off D Press to set the tally mode to on/off.
tally_level_off, tally_level_low,
tally_level_high D Press to set the tally level to either off, low or high. The other signals that are not
last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding feedback control signals.
camera1, camera2 D Press to select the target camera for control.
af_mode_normal, af_mode_interval,
af_mode_zoomtrigger D Press to set auto focus mode to either normal, interval or zoom trigger. The other
signals that are not last set will be changed to 0 via corresponding feedback control
signals.
system_tab_pressed,
videoout_tab_pressed, ptzf_tab_pressed,
exposure_tab_pressed,
color_tab_pressed, preset_tab_pressed
D Press to select tab in the SmartGraphics GUI to either System, Video out, PTZF, Exposure, Color or Preset tab. The other signals that are not last set will be
changed to 0 via corresponding feedback control signals.
preset_stop D Press to stop the currently on-going preset operation. In case that the preset mode is set to Trace mode, pressing this signal will stop the currently on-going PTZ trace
operation.
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zoom_mode_optical_fb,
zoom_mode_clearimge_fb,
zoom_mode_full_fb
D Indicates the current zoom mode, which is either optical, clear image zoom or full.
tele_convert_on_fb, tele_convert_off_fb D Indicates the current Tele shift mode, which is either on or off.
auto_focus_fb, manual_focus_fb D Indicates the current focus mode, which is either auto or manual.
preset_mode_std_fb,
preset_mode_ptzf_fb,
preset_mode_trace_fb
D Indicates the current preset mode, which is either standard, ptzf or trace mode.
preset_freeze_fb, preset_normal_fb D Indicates the current preset recall mode, which is either freeze or normal.
preset_compatible_fb,
preset_separate_fb, preset_common_fb D Indicates the current preset speed mode, which is either compatible, separate or common.
wb_mode_auto_fb, wb_mode_indoor_fb,
wb_mode_outdoor_fb,
wb_mode_one_push_fb,
wb_mode_ATW_fb, wb_mode_manual_fb
D Indicates the current white balance mode, which is either auto, indoor, outdoor, one
push, ATW or manual.
exposure_mode_auto_fb,
exposure_mode_shutter_fb,
exposure_mode_iris_fb,
exposure_mode_manual_fb
D Indicates the current exposure mode, which is either auto, shutter priority, iris
priority or manual.
slow_shutter_on_fb, slow_shutter_off_fb D Indicates the current slow shutter mode which is either on or off.
exposure_compensation_on_fb,
exposure_compensation_off_fb
D Indicates the current exposure compensation mode which is either on or off.
backlight_on_fb, backlight_off_fb D Indicates the current backlight compensation mode which is either on or off.
visibility_enhancer_on_fb,
visibility_enhancer_off_fb
D Indicates the current visibility enhancer mode which is either on or off.
video_1_fb, video_2_fb, video_3_fb,
video_4_fb, video_5_fb, video_6_fb,
video_7_fb, video_8_fb, video_9_fb,
video_10_fb, video_11_fb, video_12_fb,
video_13_fb, video_14_fb, video_15_fb
D Indicates the current video format setting. See the description in the corresponding
video_<n> signals in Control signal description above.
power_push_fb D Indicates the current power status, which is either power-on or stand-by.
tally_on_fb, tally_off_fb D Indicates the current tally status, which is either on or off.
tally_level_off, tally_level_low,
tally_level_high
D Indicates the current tally level setting, which is either off, low or high.
enable_1, enable_2 D Indicates which camera is currently selected, which is either camera1 or camera2.
af_mode_normal_fb,
af_mode_interval_fb,
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af_mode_zoomtrigger_fb
trigger.
system_tab_pressed_fb,
videoout_tab_pressed_fb,
ptzf_tab_pressed_fb,
exposure_tab_pressed_fb,
color_tab_pressed_fb,
preset_tab_pressed_fb
D
Indicates the currently selected tab in the Smart Graphics GUI which is either one
of the following tabs
- System
- Video out
- PTZF
- Exposure
- Color
- Preset
enable_preset_mode D Indicates whether the preset mode of the connected camera can be configured i.e.
either standard or ptzf.
enable_tele_convert D Indicates whether the tele convert mode is available by the connected camera.
enable_tally D Indicates whether the tally control is possible for the connected camera.
enable_ptztrace D Indicates whether the PTZ Trace is possible for the connected camera.
enable_video_out D Indicates whether the video format selection is possible for the connected camera
and its system select setting.
enable_zoom_mode D Indicates whether the zoom mode can be changed for the connected camera.
busy, not_busy D
When selecting the camera in the Smart Graphics GUI, busy signal is ass
erted for a
certain period until the necessary answer messages to the inquiry requests are
responded so that necessary GUI set up can be performed. The busy signal
indicates such busy state while not_busy signal indicates its inverted state.
PARAMETERS:
N/A
TESTING:
OPS USED FOR TESTING: 1.503.3732.27877
SIMPL WINDOWS USED FOR TESTING: 4.11.06.01
DEVICE DB USED FOR TESTING: 108.05.001.00

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CRES DB USED FOR TESTING: 81.05.001.00
SYMBOL LIBRARY USED FOR TESTING: 1094
SAMPLE PROGRAM: Sony_X400SERIES
REVISION HISTORY: V1.0 – First release
Appendix:
The provided sample program supports up to 2 cameras that can be connected. However, there might be some case
that you would need to increase the number of cameras that can be connected in the program. Please perform the
following steps to do so (the following instruction is based on the example to add 2 more cameras).
1. Create/add additional ‘Camera’ button(s) and put appropriate Digital / Enable join
Display XPanel 2.0 Smart Graphics into Detail View under program mode and then put “camera3” and
“camera4” in the pressXXX signals.
Figure 1: SMPL project window

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Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
Then open System page in the VT Pro-e project (.vtp) and then create “Camera3” and “Camera4” buttons as
below.
Figure 2: VT Pro-e window (system page)
* The above screen capture is based on VT Pro-e version 6.2.00 where Smart Graphics Controls version
2.15.03.04 is applied.
2. Add UDP/IP communications objects via Configure mode view of SIMPL project
Go to SIMPL project and then move to Configure view in order to add UDP/IP communications objects.

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Model: BRC-X400/SRG-X series
Device Type: Camera
Figure 3: Configure mode view – Addition of UDP/IP Communications objects
3. Move to logic mode view, open the original UDP/IP communications and the newly created one, and then c
opy
the signal names using drag & drop operation.
Figure 4: Copying signals using drag & drop operation

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Device Type: Camera
In the new UDP/IP communications, put “52381d” that is UDP port number of controlling VISCA over IP
protocol. Select all the three signals using [Ctrl] + mouse-click and then press [F9] to prompt ‘Search and
Replace’ dialog box. Put “_2” and “_3” (in case of 3rd camera addition) in the upper 2 edit boxes and then
press [OK] to correct the signal names. Repeat the same operation towards newly created UDP/IP
communication objects.
Figure 5: Signal name correction using Substring replace
4. Addition of signals under S-3: CameraSelect Logic
Expand S-3: CameraSelect logic and then display all the objects in Detail View. Add respective signals whose
signal name contain numerical suffix by pressing [Alt] + [+] button.

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Figure 6: Signal extension under S-3: CameraSelect logic
5. Copy and paste S5: Camera2 logic
Select and copy S5: Camera2 logic using [Ctrl] + C and then move the mouse focus to “Logic”. Select [Edit] -
>
[Paste Special… (Ctrl + Shift + V)] to prompt the Paste Special dialog box. In the dialog, set the following and
then press [OK] to paste Camera3 and Camera4 in this example.
- Number of Copies: 2
- Increment Signal Names: checked
- Select [Last] in “Which Numeric Component to Increment:”
- Check all the items in “Which Items to Increment:” i.e. Inputs, Parameters, Outputs and Symbol Comment

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Figure 7: Program View before pasting Camera3 and Camera4
Figure 8: Program View after pasting Camera3 and Camera4

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6. Connect added signals of “enable_<n>” into XPanel 2.0 Smart Graphics object.
Put “enable_3” and “enable_4” signals in the control feedback signal as below.
Figure 9: Addition of “enable_<n>” signals into Smart Graphics
7. Build VT Pro-e and SIMPL project and then transfer the program / firmware into the target Crestron devices