Sony RM-BR300 - Remote Control Unit User manual

3-854-213-14 (1)
Remote Control Unit
© 2004 Sony Corporation
RM-BR300
Operating Instructions __________________________________ GB
Mode d’emploi ________________________________________ FR
Manual de instrucciones _________________________________ ES
Gebrauchsanweisung __________________________________ DE
3854213140

GB 2
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RM-BR300
Serial No.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
Use the Sony MPA-AC1 AC power adapter provided
with this equipment as a power supply source. Any other
power sources may result in hazards such as a fire.
Disconnect device of this equipment is the mains plug of
the AC adapter.
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to
disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
In the event of abnormal operations, disconnect the
mains plug.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture of this unit.
For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-
222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
WARNING
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: RM-BR300
Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number:858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Table of Contents
GB
3GB
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .................................................................. 4
Precautions ............................................................. 4
Location and Function of Parts ............................ 5
Available Functions for Sony VISCA Cameras . 8
Connections and Operations
Connections ............................................................ 9
Connecting a Camera Equipped with a VISCA
RS-232C Connector ......................................... 9
Connecting a Camera Equipped with a VISCA
RS-422 Connector .......................................... 10
Connecting Multiple Cameras Equipped with
VISCA RS-232C Connector .......................... 10
Connecting Multiple Cameras Equipped with
VISCA RS-422 Connector ............................. 11
Connecting the BRU-300/300P Optical Multiplex
Unit ................................................................. 12
Connecting a Video Switcher ........................... 13
Turning on the Power .......................................... 13
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature ............................................. 14
Setting the Speed of the Camera Moving to a
Preset Position (BRC-300/300P, BRC-H700 and
BRC-Z700 only) ............................................. 15
Using the Function Stored in the Memory of the
RM-BR300 ........................................................... 15
Setting a Limit on the Maximum Panning/Tilting
Speed (BRC-300/300P, BRC-H700 and BRC-
Z700 only) ...................................................... 15
Appendix
Troubleshooting ................................................... 16
Specifications ........................................................ 17
Dimensions ....................................................... 17
Pin Assignments ............................................... 18
Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug ...... 19

Overview
Features / Precautions
GB 4
Overview
Features
The optical three-axis joystick allows
comfortable pan/tilt/zoom operations.
Easy operation of versatile camera
adjustments
Using the buttons on the unit, you can easily perform
various camera adjustments such as auto focusing, one-
push auto focus adjustment, AE adjustment, one-push
auto white balance adjustment and backlight
compensation.
The VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 communication
interfaces allow high-speed, long-distance
communication.
The unit is capable of controlling up to seven cameras
connected in daisy chain.
A tally lamp input/contact output terminal (9-
pin connector plug) allows connection of a
video switcher.
Preset feature to save camera settings
The unit allows saving up to 16 combinations* of
camera settings such as pan/tilt/zoom positions and
other camera adjustment values in the memory of the
camera.
* The number of positions to be saved differs depending
on the connected camera. (For the BRC-300/300P
3CCD Color Video Camera, 6 positions can be saved.)
Controllable Sony VISCA cameras
The unit can control the following cameras:
• BRC-300/300P 3CCD Color Video Camera
• BRC-H700 HD 3CCD Color Video Camera
• BRC-Z700 HD 3CMOS Color Video Camera
• EVI-D100/D100P Color Video Camera
• EVI-D70/D70P Color Video Camera
• EVI-D30/D30P Color Video Camera
• SNC-RZ30N/RZ30P Network Camera
Notes
• The operable functions are limited to those that the
camera is equipped with.
• This manual mainly explains the functions of the unit
for the BRC-300/300P camera.
When another camera is connected, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the connected
camera for available functions.
Precautions
Operating or storage location
Operating or storing the unit in the following locations
may cause damage to the unit:
• Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature:
0°C to 40 °C [32 °F to 104 °F])
• Exposed in direct sunlight for a long time, or close to
heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)
• Close to sources of strong magnetism
• Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic
radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters
• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation
around the unit.
Transportation
When transporting the unit, repack it as originally
packed at the factory or in materials equal in quality.
Cleaning
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of
the unit. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft
cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent
solution, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene
or thinners as they may damage the surface finishes.

Overview
Location and Function of Parts 5GB
Location and Function
of Parts
This manual focuses on the operations of the RM-
BR300 when it is used with the BRC-300/300P, BRC-
H700 or BRC-Z700 camera.
Front
ALOCK button and indicator
Press the LOCK button for more than one second,
and the LOCK indicator lights and the values set by
the VALUE/R, BRIGHT/B and FOCUS controls
are locked. (The indicators of the locked controls
are turned off.).
The AUTO/MANUAL button is also disabled.
Press the LOCK button for more than one second
again to unlock the controls and buttons.
BVALUE/R contro l
When the brightness adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the
VALUE indicator lit):
This control adjusts the value of the item
(SHUTTER or IRIS) selected on the camera.
When the VALUE indicator is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the exposure mode
selected on the camera. For details, see “Functions
of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 5.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the R
indicator lit):
This control adjusts the R. GAIN (red gain) (except
the EVI-D30/D30P).
When the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700 camera is
connected, the function of the control with the R
indicator lit varies according to the white balance
mode selected on the camera. For details, see
“Functions of the R and B controls for the BRC-
H700 and BRC-Z700 cameras” on page 5.
CBRIGHT/B control
When the brightness adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the
BRIGHT indicator lit):
This control adjusts the value of the brightness of
the camera, etc.
When the BRIGHT indicator is lit, the function of
the control varies according to the exposure mode
selected on the camera. For details, see “Functions
of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls” on page 5.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected with the MODE button (with the B
indicator lit):
This control adjusts the B. GAIN (blue gain)
(except the EVI-D30/D30P).
When the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700 camera is
connected, the function of the control with the B
indicator lit varies according to the white balance
mode selected on the camera. For details, see
“Functions of the R and B controls for the BRC-
H700 and BRC-Z700 cameras” on page 5.
Functions of the VALUE and BRIGHT controls
The functions of the VALUE control and the BRIGHT
control change according to the exposure mode setting
on the camera, as follows:
* When the exposure compensation function is activated on
the camera.
** Iris and gain controls are operable for the BRC-H700 and
BRC-Z700 when the DIP switch at the bottom of the
camera is set to ON.
*** Available for the BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700 only
Functions of the R and B controls for the BRC-
H700 and BRC-Z700 cameras
When the white balance adjustment mode is selected
with the MODE button of this unit, the functions of the
1
1
9
LOCK
MODE
VALUE
RESET
MENU
PRESET
SHIFT
L/R
DIRECTION
PANEL
LIGHT BLACK LIGHT PAN-TILT RESET ONE PUSH AWB
POWER
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
ONE PUSH
AF
234567
2
10
STD REV
3
11 4
POSITION
CAMERA
12 5
13 6 14 7 15 8 16
R
– +
BRIGHT
B
– +
FOCUS
NEAR FAR
1
8
q
h
q
j
q
k
q
l
w
;
90qaqsqd qf qg
2
3
4
5
6
7
Exposure mode
on the camera Function of VALUE control Function of BRIGHT control
FULL AUTO Not used Exposure
compensation level
control*
SHUTTER Pri Shutter speed
control Exposure compensation level
control*
IRIS Pri Iris control Exposure
compensation level
control*
BRIGHT Not used Brightness level
control
MANUAL Shutter speed
control
Iris control**
GAIN Pri*** Gain control*** Exposure
compensation level
control*

Overview
Location and Function of Parts
GB 6
R control and B control change according to the white
balance mode setting in the menu of the camera.
* BRC-H700 only
** BRC-Z700 only
DMODE button
Press this button to select the function of the
VALUE/R control and BRIGHT/B control.
When the brightness adjustment mode is selected,
the VALUE and BRIGHT indicators are lit.
When the white balance adjustment mode is
selected, the R and B indicators are lit.
EFOCUS control
This control is enabled when MANUAL is selected
with the AUTO/MANUAL button. Turn the control
counterclockwise (toward NEAR) to focus on a
near subject, and clockwise (toward FAR) to focus
on a far subject.
FAUTO/MANUAL button and AUTO indicator
Press this button to select focus mode AUTO or
MANUAL.
When AUTO is selected, the AUTO indicator lights
and the camera focuses automatically on the subject
in the center of the screen. The FOCUS control and
the ONE PUSH AF button are disabled.
For the BRC-Z700, you can adjust the focus
manually if AF ASSIST is set to ON in the FOCUS
menu. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the BRC-Z700.
When MANUAL is selected, the FOCUS control
and the ONE PUSH AF button are enabled (with
the FOCUS indicator lit).
GONE PUSH AF button
This button is enabled when MANUAL is selected
with the AUTO/MANUAL button. Press the button
to perform the one-push auto focus function (except
the EVI-D30/D30P).
HRESET button
Hold down this button and press one of the
POSITION buttons, and the memory of the camera
corresponding to the pressed POSITION button is
cleared to the factory-preset conditions.
When multiple cameras are connected, the camera
addresses are set by holding down this button and
pressing the POWER button.
IPRESET button
Hold down this button and press one of the
POSITION buttons, and the current camera settings
are stored in the memory of the camera
corresponding to the pressed POSITION button.
JPANEL LIGHT button
Press this button to illuminate all the POSITION
buttons and CAMERA buttons. Press the button
again to turn off the illumination.
KBACK LIGHT button
When the FULL AUTO exposure mode is selected
on the camera, press this button to enable the
backlight compensation function of the camera.
Press it again to disable the function.
For the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700 camera, hold
down the SHIFT button and press this button to
enable the spotlight compensation function of the
camera. This function adjusts the exposure to a
darker level if a portion of the shooting object is
illuminated.
To disable the spotlight compensation, hold down
the SHIFT button and press this button again.
LPAN-TILT RESET button
Press this button to reset the pan/tilt position of the
camera to the initial conditions.
MONE PUSH AWB button
When the ONE PUSH white balance mode is
selected on the camera, press this button to perform
the one-push white balance adjustment.
NMENU button
For the BRC-300/300P, BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700
camera, press this button for about one second to
display the menu of the camera, return to the main
menu or turn off the menu.
For other cameras, press this button for about one
second to turn the on-screen data display on or off.
OJoystick
The joystick is used for pan/tilt and zoom
operations. Select the camera you want to control
using the CAMERA buttons and operate the
joystick.
Panning and tilting
When you incline the joystick right and left, the
camera pans. When you incline it forward or
backward, the camera tilts.
The pan/tilt speed changes according to the angle of
the inclination.
White balance
mode on the
camera
Function of the
R control Function of the B control
MANUAL Red gain control Blue gain control
AUTO*
AUTO1**
AUTO2**
ONE PUSH
WB SHIFT
control*
WB R.SHIFT
control**
WB SHIFT
control*
WB B.SHIFT
control**

Overview
Location and Function of Parts 7GB
When you release the joystick, the camera
movement stops.
Zooming
When you turn the dial on the upper part of the
joystick clockwise, the subject becomes larger
(zoom in). When you turn it counterclockwise, the
subject becomes smaller (zoom out).
To face the camera back to the front
When you press the button on the top of the joystick
for one or two seconds with or without the menu
displayed, the pan/tilt/zoom are reset and the
camera returns to the front.
PSHIFT button and indicators
Press this button for more than one second to select
the function of the POSITION buttons for positions
1 to 8 or positions 9 to 16.
The upper indicator lights for positions 1 to 8, and
the lower indicator for positions 9 to 16.
For the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700 camera, hold
down the SHIFT button and press one of the
POSITION buttons. The lower indicator will light
and you can use the POSITION buttons for
positions 9 to 16. If you release the SHIFT button,
the upper indicator will light and the POSITION
buttons can be used for positions 1 to 8.
QL/R DIRECTION button
The camera is preset to face toward the right
whenever the joystick is inclined to the right. Hold
down this button and press POSITION button 2
(REV) to reverse the pan direction to the direction
in which you incline the joystick. To reset the
direction, hold down this button and press
POSITION button 1 (STD).
RPOWER button
Press this button to light the CAMERA button(s)
corresponding to the status of the connected
camera(s).
Blue: The power of the camera is on.
Yellow green: The camera is in standby mode.
Off: No camera is connected.
Hold down this button and press CAMERA button
1 to 7 to turn on/off the power of the camera
corresponding to the pressed button.
SCAMERA buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the camera from
among those connected. The selected CAMERA
button lights in blue.
TPOSITION buttons
You can store various camera settings such as the
pan, tilt and zoom positions to the memory of the
camera corresponding to each POSITION button,
and load the settings in the memory.
Functions of the POSITION buttons for
the EVI-D100/D100P and EVI-D70/D70P
cameras
When the EVI-D100/D100P or EVI-D70/D70P camera
is connected to this unit, the unit automatically detects
the camera model and the functions of positions 7 to 16
of the POSITION buttons change as in the following
table. This allows you the direct control of the camera
without connecting to a computer.
For details on each function, refer to the Technical
Manual of the camera.
Rear/Bottom
UMODE selector
Select the position corresponding to the VISCA-
controllable camera to be connected.
POSITION
button Function
Position 7 Automatic Exposure – Full Auto mode
Position 8 Automatic Exposure – Bright mode
Position 9 Digital zoom – ON
Position 10 Digital zoom – OFF
Position 11 Auto White Balance mode
Position 12 Manual White Balance mode
Position 13 One Push White Balance mode
Position 14 Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) mode
Position 15 IR Cut-Removable (ICR) – ON
Position 16 IR Cut-Removable (ICR) – OFF
Switch position Camera mode
0 Automatically selected (default)
1 BRC-300/300P
2 EVI-D70/D70P
3 EVI-D100/D100P
4 EVI-D30/D30P
MODE VISCA
1919
RS-422 ON/OFF TALLY/CONTACT RS-232C
CONTACT(TALLY)
!
TALLY
CONTACT DC IN 12V
ws wd wf wg wh wj wkwa

Overview
Location and Function of Parts
GB 8
Notes
• Use position 1 to 7 when all the connected
cameras are of the same model. In other cases,
use position 0.
• Be sure to use position 5 for the SNC-RZ30N/
RZ30P.
VVISCA RS-232C connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-232C IN connector of
the camera or the Optical Multiplex Unit.
WVISCA RS-422 connector
Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the
camera or the Optical Multiplex Unit.
An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the
factory.
XTALLY/CONTACT connector
This connector is used for the tally lamp input or the
contact output.
Select the function of the connector using the
TALLY/CONTACT selector.
An RS-422 connector plug is attached at the
factory.
YTALLY/CONTACT selector
Select the function of the TALLY/CONTACT
connector.
TALLY: The CAMERA button of the camera
selected with the connected switcher lights in blue
and the tally lamp of this camera lights.
CONTACT: The contact output corresponding to
the camera address selected with this unit is short-
circuited against the connected switcher.
CONTACT (TALLY): The contact output
corresponding to the camera address selected with
this unit is short-circuited against the connected
switcher and the tally lamp of the selected camera
lights.
wh DC IN 12V connector
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
wj DIP switches (bottom)
Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)
Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.
Switch 2 (Communication baud rate selector)
Set to ON for 38,400bps, or OFF for 9,600bps.
Switch 3 (BRIGHT control function selector)
Set to ON for IRIS and GAIN adjustments, or OFF
for IRIS adjustment only.
wk ON/OFF switch
Press this switch to turn on/off this unit.
Note
Set the switches before you turn on the power of this
unit. Otherwise, the setting is not effective.
Available Functions for Sony VISCA Cameras
The functions of the controls, buttons and connectors in the following list differ depending on the connected camera
model. The functions of the other parts are the same for all the camera models.
a: available, ×: not available
5 SNC-RZ30N/RZ30P
6 BRC-H700
7 BRC-Z700
Switch position Camera mode
Parts BRC-300/
300P, BRC-
H700, BRC-
Z700
EVI-D100/
D100P EVI-D70/ D70P EVI-D30/ D30P SNC-RZ30N/ RZ30P
BVALUE/R control aaa ×a
CBRIGHT/B control aaa ×a
GONE PUSH AF button aaa ×a
LPAN-TILT RESET button a a a a ×
NMENU button a a a a ×
RPOWER button a a a a ×
SCAMERA buttons a a a a ×
WVISCA RS-422 connector a×a× ×

Connections and Operations
Connections 9GB
Connections and Operations
Connections
This section focuses on the connection examples for the
BRC-300/300P camera. For connections with other
cameras, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the camera you will connect.
Connecting a Camera Equipped
with a VISCA RS-232C Connector
1 Connect this unit to the camera using the RS-232C
connecting cable supplied with this unit.
2 Connect this unit to an AC outlet using the supplied
AC power adaptor and AC power cord.
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors, check that
the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 8) is set
to RS-232C.
Connecting cables
Use the following connecting cable to connect devices
in this system.
RS-232C cable
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
RS-232C cable (supplied)
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C
DC IN 12V
AC power cord
(supplied)
to AC outlet
AC power adaptor
MPA-AC1 (supplied)
Camera BRC-300/300P
Cable Part No. Number
RS-232C cable
(3m (10feet))
1-590-879-3X 1

Connections and Operations
Connections
GB 10
Connecting a Camera Equipped
with a VISCA RS-422 Connector
You can use the VISCA RS-422 connectors to connect
this unit to the camera instead of the VISCA RS-232C
connectors. Use of the VISCA RS-422 connectors
allows the connection up to 1,200 m (3,937 feet) away.
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plugs that come with this unit.
For making the cable, refer to the pin assignments of the
VISCA RS-422 connector (page 18).
For the use of the RS-422 connector plugs, see page 19.
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 8)
is set to RS-422.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, theVISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
Connecting Multiple Cameras
Equipped with VISCA RS-232C
Connector
Connections with the VISCA RS-232C cables (cross
type) enable control of up to seven cameras with a single
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422 cable
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
DC IN 12V
AC power cord
(supplied)
to AC outlet
AC power adaptor
MPA-AC1 (supplied)
Camera BRC-300/300P
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
to AC outlet
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C
RS-232C cable (supplied)
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
to VISCA RS-232C IN
First camera
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C OUT
VISCA RS-232C OUT
VISCA RS-232C IN
Second camera
to AC outlet
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
Third to Seventh camera
to AC outlet
Camera BRC-
300/300P

Connections and Operations
Connections 11GB
Note
When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors, check that
the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 8) is set
to RS-232C.
To assign camera addresses
Before operating, you must assign the camera addresses
to the connected cameras as follows. Then you can
switch the camera to be controlled simply by pressing
the corresponding CAMERA button.
1 Turn on the power of all the connetcted cameras
and this unit.
2 Hold down the RESET button and press the
POWER button on this unit.
The unit recognizes the connected cameras and
assigns them camera addresses 1 to 7 automatically
in the connected order.
3 Press the POWER button on this unit and check that
the CAMERA buttons light.
The number of the lit CAMERA buttons indicates
how many cameras have the addresses assigned.
Now you can switch the camera you want to control
by pressing the CAMERA button.
Connecting Multiple Cameras
Equipped with VISCA RS-422
Connector
Connection via the VISCA RS-422 connectors enables
control of multiple cameras. This allows the connection
up to 1,200 m (3,937 feet) away.
Prepare the connecting cable using the RS-422
connector plug that comes with this unit.
For making the cable, refer to the pin assignments of the
VISCA RS-422 connector (page 18).
For the use of the RS-422 connector plugs, see page 19.
For the wiring diagram of VISCA RS-422 connection,
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the
BRC-300/300P.
Notes
• When using the VISCA RS-422 connectors, check
that the DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 8)
is set to RS-422.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, theVISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
First camera
to AC outlet
Second camera
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-422 cable
Third to Seventh camera
to AC outlet
to VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422 cable
Camera
BRC-300/300P
VISCA RS-422

Connections and Operations
Connections
GB 12
Connecting the BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex Unit
You can control the camera using this unit via the BRU-
300/300P Optical Multiplex Unit (not supplied).
For the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700 camera, you can use
the BRU-H700 Optical Multiplex Unit to control the
camera with this unit. For details of the connection,
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the
BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700.
Notes
When using the VISCA RS-232C connectors or VISCA
RS-422 connectors, check the VISCA FUNCTION
switch on the rear of the Optical Multiplex Unit and the
DIP switch on the bottom of this unit (page 8) are set to
RS-232C or RS-422 correctly.
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
to AC outlet
AC power cord
(supplied with the
BRU-300/300P)
CCFC-M100 Optical
Fiber Cable
VISCA RS-232C IN
to AC outlet
BRU-300/300P
Optical Multiplex
Unit
TVIDEO
(or S VIDEO)
75-ohm coaxial
cable (or S-
video cable)
Video monitor, etc. RS-232C cable
(supplied)*
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
VISCA RS-232C
to AC outlet
* The VISCA RS-422 connection is also available if you use the
VISCA RS-422 connectors.
CAMERA
Camera BRC-300/300P
BRBK-303 Optical
Multiplex Card

Connections and Operations
Turning on the Power 13GB
Connecting a Video Switcher
Use a commercially available contact-control type video
switcher to switch between the multiple camera signals
to be output.
For connection with a video switcher, refer to the
Operating Instructions of the switcher.
Turning on the Power
1 Connect the camera to an AC outlet.
The power of the camera is turned on and the
POWER lamp lights.
The camera will automatically pan and tilt and be
reset to the position stored in POSITION 1 (Pan/tilt
reset action).
2 Press the ON/OFF switch on this unit to turn it on.
The CAMERA button representing the camera
whose power was turned off last lights. (CAMERA
1 button lights by default.)
3 Turn on the peripheral devices.
Notes
• Be sure to turn on the power of the camera before the
power of this unit. Otherwise, the unit cannot
recognize the connected camera.
• Do not touch the joystick when turning on the power
of the unit. Doing so may affect the confirmation of
the origin.
To turn on/off the camera using this unit
As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet, you
can turn the camera on or off with the POWER button on
this unit.
While holding down the POWER button, press the
CAMERA button corresponding to the camera whose
power you want to turn on/off.
When you turn the power off using this unit, the
POWER lamp turns off and the STANDBY lamp lights
on the camera.
MODE VISCA
1919
RS-422 ON/OFF TAL LY/C ONTAC T RS-232C
CONTACT(TALLY)
!
TAL LY
CONTACT DCIN 12V
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
EXT SYNC IN
IR SELECT
75
1 2 3
OFF ON
IN VISCA RS-232C OUT
!
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DC IN
12V
R
VIDEO S VIDEO
Third to Seventh
camera
to AC outlet
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C OUT
Second camera
VISCA RS-232C IN
RS-232C cable
VISCA RS-232C OUT
First camera
75-ohm coaxial cable*
75-ohm coaxial cable*
VISCA RS-232C IN
VISCA RS-232C
to contact control
terminal
to composite video input
TVIDEO
* You can also use an S-video connecting cable to connect the
S VIDEO connector on the camera and the S-video input
connector on the video switcher.
TALLY/CONTACT
75-ohm coaxial cable*
TVIDEO
Video switcher (commercially available)
RS-232C cable (supplied)
(SONY: 1-590-879-3X)
Camera
BRC-300/300P
1
1
9
LOCK
MODE
VALUE
RESET
MENU
PRESET
SHIFT
L/R
DIRECTION
PANEL
LIGHT BLACK LIGHT PAN-TILT RESET ONE PUSH AWB
POWER
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
ONE PUSH
AF
234567
2
10
STD REV
3
11 4
POSITION
CAMERA
12 5
13 6 14 7 15 8 16
R
– +
BRIGHT
B
– +
FOCUS
NEAR FAR
1 2 PANEL LIGHT
POWER CAMERA
RESET

Connections and Operations
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory – Presetting Feature
GB 14
Storing the Camera
Settings in Memory
– Presetting Feature
Up to sixteen combinations of settings (sixteen
positions), including camera position, zooming,
focusing, and backlighting, can be stored in the memory
of the camera using this unit.
1 Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to reset the pan/
tilt position.
2 Press the CAMERA button to select the camera
whose settings you want to preset.
3 Adjust the position, zooming, focusing and
backlighting of the camera.
4 Press the SHIFT button for more than one second to
select the function of POSITION 1 to 8 buttons, if
necessary (except the BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700).
To store in positions 1 to 8, press the SHIFT button
so that the upper indicator lights. The POSITION
1 to 8 buttons can be used for positions 1 to 8.
To store in positions 9 to 16, press the SHIFT button
so that the lower indicator lights. The POSITION 1
to 8 buttons can be used for positions 9 to 16.
5 While holding down the PRESET button, press any
of the POSITION buttons, 1 to 8, in which you want
to store the settings (except the BRC-H700 and
BRC-Z700).
The settings are stored in the memory of the
camera.
The pressed button flashes during storing. Flashing
stops when storing is completed.
To recall the stored settings
Select the function of the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons by
pressing the SHIFT button for more than one second, if
necessary. Press any of the POSITION buttons, 1 to 8,
in which you have stored the settings.
To cancel the preset memory
Select the function of the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons
using the SHIFT button, if necessary. While holding
down the RESET button, press the POSITION button
from which you want to cancel the settings.
The pressed button flashes during canceling of the
settings. Flashing stops when the settings have been
canceled.
Notes
• When the power is turned on, the camera starts with
the settings stored in POSITION 1.
• If you want to retain the previous pan and tilt positions
when the power is turned off and turned on again, store
those positions in POSITION 1.
• When you are storing or canceling the settings in one
POSITION, you cannot call up, store or cancel the
settings in another POSITION.
To select positions 9 to 16 for the BRC-
H700 or BRC-Z700
While holding down the SHIFT button, press the
PRESET button (to store or recall the settings) or the
RESET button (when canceling the settings). The lower
indicator will light and the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons can
be used for positions 9 to 16.
When you release the SHIFT button, the upper indicator
lights and the POSITION 1 to 8 buttons can be used for
positions 1 to 8.
For the BRC-H700 or BRC-Z700, you need not press
the SHIFT button for more than one second to switch the
indicator in advance.
1
1
9
LOCK
MODE
VALUE
RESET
MENU
PRESET
SHIFT
L/R
DIRECTION
PANEL
LIGHT
BLACK
LIGHT
PAN-TILT
RESET
ONE PUSH
AWB
POWER
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
ONE PUSH
AF
234567
2
10
STD REV
3
11
4
POSITION
CAMERA
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
8
16
R
– +
BRIGHT
B
– +
FOCUS
NEAR FAR
24
51
RESET
SHIFT
for positions 1 to 8
for positions 9 to 16
1
92 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16
RESET
PRESET
Press a POSITION button.
While holding down
1
92 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 16
RESET
PRESET
Press a POSITION button.
While holding down

Connections and Operations
Using the Function Stored in the Memory of the RM-BR300 15GB
Setting the Speed of the Camera
Moving to a Preset Position (BRC-
300/300P, BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700
only)
You can select the panning/tilting speed when the
camera moves to a preset position.
1 Press the CAMERA button to select the camera
whose speed you want to set.
2 Press the POSITION button for which you want to
set the speed for more than one second.
All the CAMERA buttons, 1 to 7, flash.
3 Press one of the CAMERA buttons to select the
speed.
Now the camera will move to the position preset to
the pressed POSITION button with the selected
speed.
To set the speed of the camera moving to
a preset position for the BRC-H700 or
BRC-Z700
To set the speed of the camera moving to a preset
position between 9 and 16, hold down the SHIFT button
and press the corresponding POSITION button.
Using the Function
Stored in the Memory of
the RM-BR300
The following function for panning/tilting operations
with the RM-BR300 is stored in the memory of this unit.
Setting a Limit on the Maximum
Panning/Tilting Speed (BRC-300/
300P, BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700
only)
You can limit the panning/tilting speed obtained when
you incline the joystick at the maximum angle.
1 Hold the PAN-TILT RESET button for more than a
second while pressing the SHIFT button.
All of the CAMERA buttons 1 to 7 flash.
2 Press the CAMERA button corresponding to the
speed you want to set, as shown in the table below.
Only the CAMERA button you pressed flashes, and
the corresponding maximum panning/tilting speed
is set.
Note
If you use another RM-BR300 or you connect another
camera to this unit, set a limit on the maximum panning/
tilting speed again.
CAMERA button Panning/tilting speed
1 1 degree/sec.
2 2.2 degrees/sec.
3 4.8 degrees/sec.
4 11 degrees/sec.
5 23.3 degrees/sec.
6 43 degrees/sec.
7 60 degrees/sec. (default)
CAMERA button Maximum panning/tilting
speed
1 3.5 degrees/sec.
2 6.4 degrees/sec.
3 11 degrees/sec.
4 18.3 degrees/sec.
5 29 degrees/sec.
6 43 degrees/sec.
7 60 degrees/sec.

Appendix
Troubleshooting
GB 16
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before bringing in your unit for service, check the
following as a guide to troubleshoot the problem. If the
problem cannot be corrected, consult with your Sony
dealer.
Symptom Cause Remedy
The power of the unit is not turned on. The AC power adaptor is not connected to the
DC IN 12V jack firmly.
Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will
go.
The AC power cord is not inserted firmly into
the AC power adaptor or the AC outlet. Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will go.
The camera cannot be operated with the
unit. The connection using the VISCA RS-422 connectors is not correctly made. Check that the connection to the VISCA RS- 422 connectors is correctly made, and the RS-
422 cable is properly connected.
VISCA control setting is not correct. Select the proper setting (RS-232C or RS-
422) with the DIP switch on the unit (page 8).
The communication baud rate setting of the
camera and the unit differ. Select the communication baud rate, 9,600 bps or 38,400 bps, with the DIP switch on the
unit (page 8) which is selected on the camera.
The unit cannot be operated at all. — Pull out the plug of the power cord from the
AC outlet, then reinsert it into the AC outlet
after a while.

Appendix
Specifications 17GB
Specifications
Input/output connectors
Control input/output
VISCA RS-232C OUT: Mini DIN 8-
pin type
VISCA RS-422: 9-pin type
TALLY IN/CONTACT OUT: 9-pin
type
Control signal format
9,600 bps/38,400 bps
Data: 8 bit
Stop bit: 1
Power connector
JEITA type4 (DC IN 12V)
General
Input voltage 12 V DC (10.8 to 13.2 V DC)
Current consumption
0.2 A max. (at 12 V DC), 2.4W
Operating temperature
0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF)
Storage temperature
-20ºCto+60ºC(-4ºFto140ºF)
Dimensions 391.3 × 185 × 145.9 mm (w/h/d)
(15 1/2× 7 3/8× 5 3/4inches)
Mass Approx. 950 g (2 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
MPA-AC1 AC power adaptor (Sony) (1)
AC power cord (1)
RS-232C connecting cable (1)
RS-422 connector plug (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Dimensions
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating properly
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
1
1
9
LOCK
MODE
VALUE
RESET
MENU
PRESET
SHIFT
L/R
DIRECTION
PANEL
LIGHT BLACK LIGHT PAN-TILT RESET ONE PUSH AWB
POWER
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
ONE PUSH
AF
234567
2
10
STD REV
3
11 4
POSITION
CAMERA
12 5
13 6 14 7 15 8 16
R
– +
BRIGHT
B
– +
FOCUS
NEAR FAR
145.9
(5
3
/
4
)
137.2
(5
1
/
2
)
391.3 (15 1/2)
45.9
(1
13
/
16
)
185
(7
3
/
8
)
30
30
Unit: mm (inches)
Front
Bottom
Side
Top

Appendix
Specifications
GB 18
Pin Assignments
VISCA RS-232C output connector (mini DIN 8-
pin, female)
VISCA RS-422 connector (connector plug,
9-pin)
TALLY/CONTACT connector (connector plug,
9-pin)
Pin No. Function
1 No Connection
2 No Connection
3 TXD IN
4 GND
5 RXD IN
6 GND
7 No Connection
8 No Connection
Pin No. Function
1 No Connection
2 No Connection
3 No Connection
4 No Connection
5 GND
6 RXD IN-
7 RXD IN+
8 TXD IN-
9 TXD IN+
RS-232C
VISCA
19
RS-422
Pin No. Function
1 CAMERA1
2 CAMERA2
3 CAMERA3
4 CAMERA4
5 CAMERA5
6 CAMERA6
7 CAMERA7
8 GND
9 GND
19
TALLY/CONTACT

Appendix
Specifications 19GB
Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector
Plug
1 Grasp both ends of the VISCA RS-422 connector
plug and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
2 Insert a wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) into the desired
wire opening on the plug, and tighten the screw for
that wire using a flat-head screwdriver.
3 Insert the VISCA RS-422 connector plug into the
VISCA RS-422 connector.
Notes
• In order to stabilize the voltage level of the signal,
connect both ends to GND.
• When the connections using the VISCA RS-422
connectors are made, theVISCA RS-232C connection
is not available.
• The maximum connection distance with the VISCA
RS-422 connection is approximately 1,200 m (3,937
feet).
19
Wire
Flat-head screwdriver
19

FR 2
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
AVERTISSEMENT
Utilisez l’adaptateur secteur Sony MPA-AC1 fourni
avec cet équipement comme source d’alimentation.
Toute autre source d’alimentation pourrait être
dangereuse en faisant notamment courir un risque
d’incendie.
Le dispositif de déconnexion de cet équipement est la
fiche secteur de l’adaptateur secteur.
Vous devez utiliser la fiche secteur de cet équipement
pour le déconnecter du secteur.
Veillez à ce que la prise de courant se trouve près de
l’équipement et qu’elle soit facilement accessible.
En cas de fonctionnement anormal, débranchez la fiche
secteur.
IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil.
ATTENTION
Des champs électromagnétiques à des fréquences
spécifiques peuvent avoir une incidence sur l’image de
cet appareil.
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des
produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute
question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez
consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de
service ou de garantie séparés.
AVERTISSEMENT