Sony RM-IP500 User manual

Remote Controller
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
RM-IP500
Software Version 2.2
4-696-257-14(1)
© 2017 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Using This Manual .....................................4
Features ....................................................4
Location and Function of Parts ..................5
Top .............................................................5
Rear .......................................................... 10
Side / front ................................................ 11
Menu Operations .................................... 12
Basic menu operations ............................ 13
Getting Started
Connections ............................................ 15
VISCA over IP (LAN) connection .............. 15
VISCA RS-422 (serial) connection ............ 23
Connection with a video switcher ...........26
Connection with ILME-FR7 ...................... 27
Using a Setup PC ..................................... 28
Accessing a remote controller ................28
Saving configuration data on a PC
(Backup) .................................................29
Restoring using configuration data ........29
Updating the firmware ............................29
About the RM-IP Setup Tool ...................30
Using the Panel Sheet for ILME-FR7 ........ 31
Operations
Turning on the Power ............................. 33
Selecting a Camera ................................. 34
Selecting a camera when using LAN
connection .............................................34
Selecting a camera when using serial
connection .............................................34
About the color of camera buttons ........34
About the tally input lamp indicators .....34
Operating a Camera ................................ 35
Pan and tilt control ..................................35
Zoom control ...........................................36
Adjusting a Camera (excluding
ILME-FR7) ................................................ 38
Adjusting the focus .................................38
Adjusting the brightness .........................38
Backlight compensation (BACKLIGHT) .... 39
Flicker compensation (FLICKER) ..............39
Adjusting the white balance ...................39
Adjusting the black balance ....................40
Adjusting a Camera (ILME-FR7) ............... 41
Adjusting the focus ................................. 41
Adjusting the brightness ......................... 41
Adjusting the white balance ................... 43
Adjusting the black balance ................... 43
Recording Video to a Memory Card
(ILME-FR7) ............................................... 44
Storing the Camera Status (Preset
Function) ................................................. 45
Recalling stored status ........................... 46
Changing the speed of movement between
positions ................................................ 46
Recording the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Operation of a
Camera (Trace Function) ......................... 47
Recording the pan/tilt/zoom
operation ................................................47
Starting playback of a recorded trace .....47
Operating the Camera Setup Menu from the
Unit (Camera Menu Operation Mode)
(excluding ILME-FR7) .............................. 48
Buttons and knobs used for camera menu
operations ............................................. 48
Operating with the Screen Display Overlaid
on the Camera Image (CAM GUI Operation
Mode) (ILME-FR7) .................................... 50
Assigning Functions to Assign Buttons ....51
Recommended Settings for ILME-FR7
Operation ............................................... 53
Recommended setting 1 ......................... 54
Recommended setting 2 ........................ 55
Recommended setting 3 ........................ 56
Recommended setting 4 .........................57
Recommended setting 5 ........................ 58
Setting Specific Functions using Shortcuts
(excluding ILME-FR7) .............................. 59
Buttons and knobs used for FUNCTION
menu operations ................................... 59
Operation using IRIS, GAIN, and SHUTTER
buttons .................................................. 59
Operation using ASSIGN 4, ASSIGN 5, and
ASSIGN 6 ................................................ 60
Setting Specific Functions using Shortcuts
(ILME-FR7) ............................................... 60
Operating the DETAIL level, knee point, or
audio input level ....................................61
Operating the iris, ISO/gain, shutter, ND
filter, or exposure compensation ..........61
Operating camera/lens assignable button
functions .................................................61
Checking Camera Settings Status (Status
Display) ................................................... 62
Restoring Factory Default Settings ......... 62
Default values ......................................... 63
Function of Buttons/Knobs in Each Block by
Camera Model ........................................ 64
Cameras other than ILME-FR7 ................ 64
ILME-FR7 .................................................. 66

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RM Menu List
OPERATION .............................................68
EXPOSURE ................................................ 68
WHITE ...................................................... 69
BLACK ...................................................... 69
DETAIL ...................................................... 69
KNEE ......................................................... 69
MATRIX .................................................... 70
OTHER ...................................................... 70
OPERATION menu support by camera
model ...................................................... 71
CONFIG .................................................... 73
RM SETUP .................................................73
SW ASSIGN .............................................. 74
DIRECTION ............................................... 74
GPI I/O ..................................................... 75
LAN .......................................................... 76
SERIAL ...................................................... 76
CONTROL I/F ............................................ 76
AUTO IP SETUP ........................................76
SETUP IP ................................................... 76
ASSIGN CAM ............................................ 76
CLEAR TABLE ........................................... 76
SWAP CAM ............................................... 76
MANUAL .................................................. 76
CAMERA TABLE .........................................77
MAINTENANCE ........................................ 77
MODEL INFO .............................................77
UPDATE MODE ..........................................77
RESET ....................................................... 78
SENSITIVITY .............................................. 78
Appendix
Troubleshooting ......................................79
Messages Displayed on the LCD Panel ... 80
Warning messages ..................................80
Error messages ........................................80
Specifications ..........................................82
Dimensions .............................................. 82
Pin assignments ...................................... 83
TALLY/CONTACT connector input
connection example .............................. 84
TALLY/CONTACT connector output
connection example .............................. 84
Input waveform of TALLY/CONTACT
connector ............................................... 84
License ....................................................85
uIP ............................................................ 85
μT-Kernel2.0 ............................................ 85
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Introduction
Safety Regulations (Supplied)
Describes the important points for safe use of
the unit.
Be sure to read it.
Operating Instructions (This document/
Web)
These operating instructions describe the names
of the various parts of the unit, installation,
connection, and operation methods.
Panel sheet for ILME-FR7 (supplied)
This is a panel sheet on which the function
names are printed for an ILME-FR7 target
camera.
Using This Manual
The Operating Instructions is designed to be read
on a computer display.
The content you need to know in order to use the
unit is described here.
Read it before you operate the unit.
Jumping to a related page
When you read the instructions on a computer
display and click on the related part of the
relevant page that is being displayed, you jump
to the related page. Relevant pages can be
searched easily.
Software display examples
The software displays described in this manual
are explanatory examples. Note that some
displays may be different from the ones that
actually appear.
Printing the Operating Instructions
Depending on your system, certain displays or
illustrations in the Operating Instructions, when
printed out, may differ from those that appear on
your screen.
Terminology in this document
The RM-IP500 is referred to as the “unit” or
“remote controller” in this document.
Features
This unit is a remote controller that provides the
full functionality and operability of Sony PTZ
cameras.
Simple system construction
The unit can be used to control up to 100 cameras
connected via LAN connection using switching
hubs.
You can build a system, using the setup
functions of the unit, to set the IP address and
camera number of multiple cameras in a single
step, without using a setup PC.
Functional design
The buttons and knobs of the control panel are
grouped by type of operation for easy operation.
For example, the buttons and knobs for making
color adjustments on a camera are grouped
together in the color adjustment block.
Compact size
The unit has a compact size for mounting on a
desktop. It can also be mounted in a console
desk.
Flexible camera operation for various use
cases
You can adjust the pan, tilt, and zoom of the
camera image with one hand using a joystick.
The zoom operation can also be controlled using
a zoom lever, enabling detailed camera control
using both hands.
The speed of pan, tilt, and zoom can also be
adjusted using a speed adjustment knob.
Preset memory function
You can save camera settings, such as pan/tilt/
zoom positions and other camera adjustment
settings, in the memory of the camera. The
stored settings can be recalled and applied to the
camera by pressing a preset number button
assigned when storing settings.
Simple operation of various camera
adjustments
Using the buttons on the unit, you can quickly
control various camera functions, such as auto
focusing, one-push auto focus, AE (Auto
Exposure) function, one-push auto white
balance, and backlight compensation, without
having to access the camera menu.

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Location and Function of Parts
The functions controlled by the buttons and knobs switch automatically depending on the target camera
to control. For details about operation for each function, see “Function of Buttons/Knobs in Each Block
by Camera Model” (page 64).
Top
Color adjustment block
Use to perform color adjustments on a camera.
Select the target camera to adjust the color.
The color adjustment block is enabled when the
ACTIVE button is lit.
For details about selecting the target camera, see
“Selecting a Camera” (page 34).
Color adjustment
block (page 5)
Menu control
block (page 6)
Camera selection
block (page 7)
Lens control
block (page 8)
Preset memory control
block (page 9)
Joystick control block
(page 9)
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 -a R-BLACK knob
-b B-BLACK knob
-c MASTER BLACK knob
Adjusts the R black, B black, and master
black of the target camera.
For details, see “Adjusting the black balance”
(page 40).
 -a R-WHITE knob
-b B-WHITE knob
Sets the R gain and B gain of the target
camera, and adjusts the white balance.
For details, see “Adjusting the white balance”
(page 39).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, you can also
adjust the white balance by settings the
color temperature and tint.
For details, see “Adjusting the white balance”
(page 43).
BARS button
Toggles the color bars output of the target
camera on/off.
When the button is turned on (button is lit
yellow), color bars output is turned on.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), color bars are not output.
CAM POWER button
Toggles the power supply of the target
camera on/off (standby).
When the button is turned on (button is lit
green), the target camera is turned on.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), the target camera is turned off (standby).
Notes
• When controlling more than one camera,
the camera on/off operation is determined
by the CONFIG >RM SETUP >CAM POWER
setting in the RM menu. For details, see
“CAM POWER” (page 74).
• SRG-300SE, SRG-301SE, and SRG-201SE do
not turn off (standby).
O.P.AWB (one-push auto white balance)
button
Executes one-push auto white balance
adjustment on the target camera.
For details, see “To adjust the white balance
automatically” (page 40).
O.P.ABB (one-push auto black balance)
button (excluding ILME-FR7)
Executes one-push auto black balance
adjustment on the target camera.
For details, see “To adjust the black balance
automatically” (page 40).
REC START/STOP button (ILME-FR7)
Starts/stops recording video to the memory
card inserted in the camera.
ACTIVE button
Enables/disables the color adjustment
block.
When the button is turned on (button is lit),
the color adjustment block becomes
enabled.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), the color adjustment block becomes
disabled.
ASSIGN 1 button, ASSIGN 2 button, ASSIGN
3 button
Executes functions assigned to each button.
When a button is pressed, the name of the
function assigned to the button is displayed
highlighted on the bottom of the LCD panel
for a few seconds.
For details about assigned functions and
how to assign the functions, see “Assigning
Functions to Assign Buttons” (page 51).
Menu control block
Comprises buttons and knobs you use to set and
execute functions, and to change settings on the
target camera using menu operations.
For details about menu operations, see “Menu
Operations” (page 12).
FUNCTION menu buttons
When a button is pressed, the item and
setting of the function assigned to the
button is displayed on the LCD panel, and
the setting can be changed using the VALUE
knob.
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For a target camera other than an ILME-FR7,
the IRIS, GAIN, and SHUTTER button
operations are enabled when the buttons
are lit blue.
For details about functions that can be
assigned to the ASSIGN 4 to ASSIGN 6
buttons and how to assign the functions, see
“Assigning Functions to Assign Buttons”
(page 51).
For details about operation, see “Setting
Specific Functions using Shortcuts
(excluding ILME-FR7)” (page 59)or “Setting
Specific Functions using Shortcuts (ILME-
FR7)” (page 60).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, the setup
items and values for some functions are
displayed overlaid on the camera image and
not on the LCD of the unit.
LCD panel
Displays the RM menu, FUNCTION menu,
and preset memory numbers.
• For details about menu operations, see
“Menu Operations” (page 12).
• For details about the RM menu, see “RM
Menu List” (page 68).
• For details about the FUNCTION menu, see
“Setting Specific Functions using Shortcuts
(excluding ILME-FR7)” (page 59) or “Setting
Specific Functions using Shortcuts (ILME-
FR7)” (page 60).
• For details about preset numbers, see
“Storing the Camera Status (Preset
Function)” (page 45).
SELECT knob and button
Use to select menu items.
For details about menu operations, see
“Menu Operations” (page 12).
VALUE knob and button
Use to select the settings of menu items.
For details about menu operations, see
“Menu Operations” (page 12).
CANCEL button
Use to move from a lower level to a higher
level in the hierarchy for menu items that
have a multi-level hierarchy.
RM MENU button
Press this button to display the setup menu
of the unit on the LCD panel.
For details about menu operations, see
“Menu Operations” (page 12).
CAM MENU button
Press and hold this button to display the
setup menu of the camera on the monitor
output of the camera. Nothing is displayed
on the LCD panel of the unit.
For details about operation, see “Operating
the Camera Setup Menu from the Unit
(Camera Menu Operation Mode) (excluding
ILME-FR7)” (page 48)or “Operating with the
Screen Display Overlaid on the Camera
Image (CAM GUI Operation Mode) (ILME-
FR7)” (page 50).
Camera selection block
Use to select the target camera to control.
When using LAN connection, the unit can control
up to 100 cameras.
When using serial connection, the unit can
control up to 7 cameras.
CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 10 buttons, CAMERA
1 to CAMERA 10 tally input lamps
Selects the target camera from within a
group.
For details about selecting the target
camera, see “Selecting a Camera” (page 34).
When a camera selected by an external
device, such as a switcher, is outputting a
tally signal, the tally input lamp on the top of
the corresponding camera button lights up.
For details about tally input lamps, see
“About the tally input lamp indicators”
(page 34).
GROUP LEFT button, group number
display, GROUP RIGHT button
Select the target camera group using the
GROUP LEFT button and GROUP RIGHT
button. The number of the selected group is
displayed in the group number display.
Group numbers are used with LAN
connections.
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For details about selecting a group, see
“Selecting a Camera” (page 34).
Lens control block
Use to control the lens (adjustment and settings)
of the target camera.
The lens control block is enabled when the
ACTIVE button is lit. Note that the ZOOM
SPEED knob is always enabled.
IRIS knob
Adjusts the iris of the target camera.
For details, see “To adjust the exposure
manually” (page 38).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, you can also
assign ND filter adjustments (page 41).
AE button
For a target camera other than an ILME-FR7,
switches the exposure mode of the target
camera. When turned on (button is lit),
automatic adjustment mode is selected.
When turned off (button is not lit), the
exposure mode set using AE CONFIG in the
RM menu is selected.
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, when the
button is turned on (button is lit), the
exposure mode set using AE CONFIG2 in the
RM menu is selected. When the button is
turned off (button is not lit), manual
adjustment mode is selected.
For details, see “To adjust the exposure
automatically” (page 38).
ZOOM SPEED knob
Sets the speed of zoom operations.
For details, see “To control the zoom using
the ZOOM lever on the lens control block”
(page 37).
ZOOM lever
Controls the zoom operation of the target
camera.
For details, see “To control the zoom using
the ZOOM lever on the lens control block”
(page 37).
ACTIVE button
Enables/disables the lens control block.
When the button is pressed, turning it on
(button is lit), the lens control block becomes
enabled.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), the lens control block becomes disabled
except for the ZOOM SPEED knob operation.
FOCUS SPEED knob
Sets the focus speed when adjusting the
focus manually.
For details, see “To adjust the focus
manually” (page 38).
AUTO FOCUS mode button
Switches between automatic (button is lit)
and manual (button is not lit) focus
adjustment mode on the target camera.
For details, see “To adjust the focus
automatically” (page 38).
O.P.A.F (one-push auto focus) button
For a target camera other than an ILME-FR7,
press during manual focus adjustment mode
to execute one-push auto adjustment.
For details, see “One-push auto focus during
manual focus adjustment” (page 38).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, it becomes a
Push AF/Push MF button. While the button is
pressed, it operates in the adjustment mode
opposite to the focus adjustment mode set
by the AUTO FOCUS mode button. For
example, it performs automatic adjustment
while the button is pressed in manual
adjustment mode.
For details, refer to the Help Guide of the
camera.
FOCUS adjustment knob
Adjusts the focus of the target camera
manually.
For details, see “To adjust the focus
manually” (page 38).
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Preset memory control block
Use to execute the Preset function for storing
and recalling camera status (such as pan, tilt,
zoom position settings) in internal memory on
the camera.
The preset memory control block is enabled
when the ACTIVE button is lit.
Note
The number of presets varies depending on the
model and firmware version of the camera. For
details, refer to the operating instructions for the
camera.
PRESET 1 button to PRESET 10/0 button
Use to enter the number (preset number) for
registering and recalling a preset camera
status.
For details, see “Storing the Camera Status
(Preset Function)” (page 45).
DIRECT RECALL button
Recalls a preset stored in the target camera.
Direct recall mode is enabled when the
button is lit. Press PRESET 1 to PRESET 10/0 to
recall the stored settings immediately.
For details, see “Storing the Camera Status
(Preset Function)” (page 45).
CLEAR button
Clears the currently entered preset number.
Pressing and holding the CLEAR button
cancels the recall operation and stops the
camera at its current position.
ACTIVE button
Enables/disables operation of the preset
memory control block.
When the button is turned on (button is lit),
the preset memory control block becomes
enabled.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), the preset memory control block
becomes disabled.
STORE button
Stores the camera status in the internal
memory of the camera for the specified
preset number.
For details, see “Storing the Camera Status
(Preset Function)” (page 45).
RECALL button
Recalls a preset stored in the target camera.
For details, see “Recalling stored status”
(page 46).
Joystick control block
Use to control the pan, tilt, and zoom of the
target camera using a joystick.
The joystick control block is enabled when the 
ACTIVE button is lit.
Select the target camera to control the pan, tilt,
and zoom using a joystick.
For details about camera pan, tilt, and zoom
operations, see “Pan and tilt control” (page 35).
Joystick
Controls the pan, tilt, and zoom operation of
the target camera.
Pan/tilt: Incline the joystick left/right to
rotate the camera counterclockwise/
clockwise (pan left/right), incline the
joystick forward/backward to tilt the
camera up/down. The panning/tilting
speed changes according to the angle at
which you incline the joystick. Movement
stops when the joystick returns to the
center position (position the joystick
returns to after removing your hand).
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Zoom: Turn the ZOOM ring on the upper part
of the joystick clockwise to make the
subject larger (zoom in). Turn it
counterclockwise to make the subject
smaller (zoom out).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, you can
switch the joystick function to the screen
display operation on the camera image
using the CAM GUI / P/T RST (pan/tilt reset)
button. For details, see “Operating with the
Screen Display Overlaid on the Camera
Image (CAM GUI Operation Mode) (ILME-
FR7)” (page 50).
-a Joystick button
Press and hold to return the orientation of
the camera to face the front.
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, it functions
as the apply button in CAM GUI operation
mode.
-b ZOOM ring
Controls the zoom.
For details, see “To control the zoom using
the ZOOM ring on the top of the joystick”
(page 36).
PAN-TILT SPEED knob
Adjusts the speed of pan/tilt operations in
response to the joystick.
For details, see “To adjust the pan/tilt speed”
(page 35).
CAM GUI / P/T RST (pan/tilt reset) button
Press and hold the button to reset the pan/
tilt position of the target camera.
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, press the
button to switch the joystick function as
follows.
ACTIVE button
Enables/disables operation of the joystick
control block.
When the button is turned on (button is lit),
operation of the joystick control block
becomes enabled.
When the button is turned off (button is not
lit), operation of the joystick control block
becomes disabled.
Rear
Anti-theft wire attachment point
Attach a wire to prevent theft.
Ground connection
GPI I/O connector
Used as a tally input from an external device
or as a contact output connector of the
selected camera number.
LAN (network) connector (RJ-45)
Use for LAN connection.
Connect a LAN hub (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
using a LAN cable (category 5 or higher).
When a link is established, the green
indicator lights, and it blinks during
communication. For 100BASE-TX
connections, the yellow indicator lights.
Notes
• 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.
• When you connect the LAN cable of the
unit to peripheral device, use a shielded-
type cable to prevent malfunction due to
radiation noise.
VISCA RS-422 OUT connector (RJ-45)
Used for VISCA RS-422 serial connection.
12 V (DC power supply input)
connector
Connect to an AC power adapter (sold
separately).
Button state Function
Not lit Pan and tilt control
Lit Screen display operation overlaid
on the camera image.
(CAM GUI operation mode)
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Cord clamper
Clamp the cord of the AC power adapter to
prevent the cord from being pulled out of the
unit.
Release the lock of the cord clamper.
Connect an AC power adapter.
Thread the cord of the AC power adapter
through the cord clamper, then close the
lock.
Power switch
Turns the power (on) and (off).
Note
When the unit is mounted in a control
console, turn the power on/off using the
main power supply of the console desk.
Screw holes
Mounting points available for use when not
mounting the unit on a flat surface.
Screw holes are provided on all sides, with
the screw holes on the front, left, and right
sides protected by covers (six locations).
Side / front
Screw hole protective covers
When mounting the unit on other than a flat
surface, remove the screw hole protective
covers and secure the unit in place with
screws.
There are a total of six covers on the front,
left, and right sides.
Notes
• Use standard size screws with the
following dimensions.
• Do not overtighten the screws.
Overtightening the screws may damage
the unit.
• Store the removed screw hole protective
covers in a safe location.
• Using screws with length other than 6 mm
to 10 mm may result in faulty installation or
damage to the interior of the machine,
resulting in malfunction.
Cord clamper
Cord of the AC adapter
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Removing the screw hole protective covers
1 Bend the tip of a thin rod about 2 mm, and
insert it into the hole of the screw hole
protective cover.
Use a paper clip or other object with a
diameter of about 1 mm.
2 Pull the screw hole protective covers
straight out.
Ratings label (bottom)
Displays the model name and electrical
ratings information.
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
Menu Operations
The menu control block is used to configure the
device settings and camera settings.
One of the three menus (RM menu, camera
menu, or FUNCTION menu) is always selected.
When the RM menu or FUNCTION menu is
selected, the menu items and settings are
displayed on the LCD panel.
When the camera menu is selected, nothing is
displayed on the LCD panel.
RM menu
This menu is used to configure picture
quality adjustments and compensation
functions on target cameras, configure the
unit, execute/configure auto assign
functions on cameras, and for performing
configuration from a connected setup PC.
When the RM MENU button is turned on, RM
menu setup mode is invoked and the top
menu is displayed on the LCD panel.
For details, see “RM Menu List” (page 68).
Camera menu
Turns the superimposed output of the
camera setup menu on the camera image
on/off. When turned on, operation of the
setup menu on the camera using the knobs
and buttons on the menu control block and
the joystick is enabled.
For details, see “Operating the Camera Setup
Menu from the Unit (Camera Menu
Operation Mode) (excluding ILME-FR7)”
(page 48).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, it can be
operated using the knobs and buttons on
the menu control block. For details about
joystick operations, see “Operating with the
Screen Display Overlaid on the Camera
Image (CAM GUI Operation Mode) (ILME-
FR7)” (page 50).
Important
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FUNCTION menu
This menu is used to configure functions
assigned to buttons using shortcuts.
For details, see “Setting Specific Functions
using Shortcuts (excluding ILME-FR7)”
(page 59).
For an ILME-FR7 target camera, see “Setting
Specific Functions using Shortcuts (ILME-
FR7)” (page 60).
Basic menu operations
Buttons and knobs used for RM menu
operations
*1 A confirmation message appears for settings that
display an EXEC item.
*2 If the CANCEL button is pressed before attempting to
save, the menu display goes back one level and
restores the existing setting.
*3 For details about items saved with a preset number,
refer to the operating instructions for each camera.
Typical RM menu operation
1 Press the RM MENU button, turning it on
(button is lit yellow).
The RM menu top menu appears.
2 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to the desired item to set.
The cursor moves up/down as the SELECT
knob is turned.
3 Press the SELECT button.
The menu for the selected item appears.
4 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to the desired setup menu item.
The cursor moves up/down as the SELECT
knob is turned.
5 Press the SELECT button.
The selected menu item and its setup items
appear.
Operation Buttons and knobs used
OPERATION
menu
CONFIG, AUTO IP
SETUP, or
MAINTENANCE
menu
Display the
top menu.
Press the RM MENU button.
Select a top
menu item.
Turn the SELECT knob.
Confirm the
menu item
selection.
Press the SELECT button.
Select a
setup menu
item.
Turn the SELECT knob.
Confirm the
setup menu
item
selection.
Press the SELECT button.
Select a
setup menu
sub item.
Turn the SELECT knob.
Change the
setting of the
setup menu
sub item.
Turn the VALUE knob.*1
Confirm the
changed
setting.
Confirmation not
required.
Press the VALUE
button.*1
Save
settings.
Saved on the
camera using the
camera preset
memory
function.*3
Save on the unit.
Go back one
level in the
menu.
Press the CANCEL
button.
Press the CANCEL
button.*2
2~7
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6 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to the desired item.
The cursor moves up/down as the SELECT
knob is turned.
7 Turn the VALUE knob to select the setting.
For items that require confirmation after the
setting is changed, the current selection is
displayed highlighted.
Press the VALUE button to apply the change.
The highlight display disappears.
To configure items in other menus
Press the CANCEL button to return to the parent
item in the menu, and then use the same
procedure.
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Getting Started
Connections
You can connect the unit to cameras using VISCA
over IP (LAN) connection or VISCA RS-422 (serial)
connection.
The connection method that is used is displayed
at the bottom of the CONFIG menu item in the
RM menu.
VISCA over IP (LAN) connection
VISCA RS-422 (serial) connection
• For details about VISCA over IP (LAN)
connection, see “VISCA over IP (LAN)
connection” (page 15).
• For details about VISCA RS-422 (serial)
connection, see “VISCA RS-422 (serial)
connection” (page 23).
For details about connections, refer to the
operating instructions for each camera.
VISCA over IP (LAN) connection
VISCA over IP (LAN) connection is configured
using the following sequence.
Setting the IP address of the unit
Before connection, set the IP address of the unit.
The setting is configured using CONFIG >LAN in
the RM menu.
1 Press the RM MENU button, turning it on
(button is lit yellow).
The RM menu top menu appears.
2 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to CONFIG.
3 Press the SELECT button.
The CONFIG menu appears.
Setting the IP address of the unit (page 15)

Connecting remote controllers, cameras, and
setup PC using LAN connection (page 17)

Assigning cameras (page 18)
•Assignment using AUTO IP SETUP >SETUP IP
(page 18)
•Assignment using AUTO IP SETUP >ASSIGN
CAM (page 19)
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4 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to LAN, and press the SELECT button.
The LAN menu appears.
The MAC address is displayed at the bottom
of the screen.
5 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to the first 3 digits of IP.
6 Set the IP address using the SELECT knob
and VALUE knob/button.
The default setting is 192.168.0.10.
Turn the SELECT knob clockwise to
move the cursor to the first three digits
(for example, 192).
   
Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
Turning clockwise increases the value,
and turning counterclockwise decreases
the value.
Turn the SELECT knob to move to the
next number and repeat step to set
the other numbers.
7 Set SM (subnet mask) and GW (default
gateway address) in the same way as
described in steps 5 and 6.
8 When finished making all settings, move
the cursor to APPLY.
9 Turn the VALUE knob to change NOT EXEC
to EXEC, then press the VALUE button.
A “WAIT FOR A FEW SECONDS” message is
displayed on the screen.
10 When the message disappears, turn the
VALUE knob to change NO to YES, then
press the VALUE button.
The unit reboots automatically.
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Connecting remote controllers, cameras, and setup PC using LAN connection
Connection example
1 Connect the LAN connector of the units
and LAN connector of the cameras using
LAN cables.
You can connect up to 100 cameras and five
remote controllers on the same network.
2 To configure setting of the unit and
cameras using setup software, connect a
PC to the same network.
• Use shielded-type LAN cables to prevent
malfunction that may result from radiation
noise.
• Use a LAN cable (category 5 or higher).
• Connect the cameras, remote controllers,
and PC via switching hubs (10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX). Use on a network with
significant packet loss or delay may cause
a malfunction. Use a high-quality network.
• Do not mix 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX in
the network.
RM-IP500
BRC-H900
BRBK-IP10
IP control
card*3
RM-IP10 Switching
hub
BRC-X1000,
BRC-H800
Video switcher*1
SRG-360SHE
Setup PC
Video monitor
Remote control signal: LAN cable (category 5 or higher)
Tally/contact signal: Connection cable*2
Video signal: HDMI cable
Video signal: Connection cable with BNC connectors
Signal flow
*1 For an example connection with a video switcher, see “Connection with a video switcher” (page 26).
*2 Use a connection cable designed for the switcher being used. For the specifications of the GPI I/O connector
of the unit, see “Pin assignments” (page 83).
*3 To connect the BRC-H900 using a LAN connection, a BRBK-IP10 IP control card must be installed. In addition,
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• The IP address of the unit is set to
192.168.0.10, and the IP address of a
camera and BRBK-IP10 IP control card is set
to 192.168.0.100 by factory default. For an
ILME-FR7 target camera, the IP address is
automatically assigned using DHCP by
factory default.
• Connecting stackable switching hubs in up
to 2-tier configuration is recommended to
avoid network delay.
Notes
• Do not connect more than 100 cameras,
five remote controllers, and one setup PC
across all networks, even if controlling a
camera that is on a network of a different
segment via a router. If you connect more
devices than this, problems may occur,
such as control delays or cameras are
operated incorrectly due to IP address
duplication.
• If you perform the setup from multiple PCs,
the settings may not be made correctly.
Perform the setup from one PC.
• Set the setup PC so that only the network
that you use is enabled.
• Do not connect cameras and remote
controllers to a public network.
3 Connect the cameras and remote
controllers to AC outlets using AC adapters
and AC power cords.
Assigning cameras
Link the camera numbers, used for operating
cameras from the unit, with the cameras on the
network. This is called camera assignment.
A list of the assigned cameras is saved in the unit
as a camera table.
Camera numbers are sequential in each group,
and are selected using the GROUP buttons and
CAMERA number buttons of the camera
selection block.
Camera assignments are performed using AUTO
IP SETUP >SETUP IP or AUTO IP SETUP >ASSIGN
CAM in the RM menu.
Notes
• Only cameras that are on the same segment as
the remote controller can be assigned using
AUTO IP SETUP.
Use the setup software to assign cameras on
different segments.
• For an ILME-FR7, run AUTO IP SETUP within 20
minutes of starting the camera.
1 Check that the assigned camera is
connected to the network, and that the
camera power is turned on.
2 Press the RM MENU button, turning it on
(button is lit yellow).
The RM menu top menu appears.
3 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to AUTO IP SETUP.
4 Press the SELECT button.
The AUTO IP SETUP menu appears.
5 Turn the SELECT knob to select SETUP IP or
ASSIGN CAM, and press the SELECT button.
Select one of the following methods,
depending on the type of camera
assignment.
• For connections on a new network:
“Assignment using AUTO IP SETUP >SETUP
IP” (page 18)
• For adding an assignment to an existing
network: “Assignment using AUTO IP
SETUP >ASSIGN CAM” (page 19)
Assignment using AUTO IP SETUP >SETUP
IP
This method detects cameras on the
network, and automatically assigns the IP
address setting and camera number for
unregistered cameras.
Use this method when constructing a new
network.
With this method, you specify the range of IP
addresses assigned to cameras by entering
the start address in [FROM] and the end
address in [TO].
Set the range of IP addresses for assignment
so that they are in the same segment as the
remote controller.
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Note
The same IP address as a remote controller
cannot be set.
The subnet mask (SM) and gateway address
(GW) of the camera are assigned the same
settings as the remote controller.
The DHCP setting of the camera is set to Off.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the
cursor to IP under [FROM].
Set the start value of the IP addresses
to assign to newly registered cameras.
Turn the SELECT knob clockwise to move
the cursor to the first three digits (for
example, 192).
    
Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
Turning clockwise increases the value,
and turning counterclockwise decreases
the value.
Turn the SELECT knob to move to the
next number and repeat step to set
the other numbers.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the
cursor to IP under [TO].
Set the end value of the IP addresses to
assign to newly registered cameras.
Turn the SELECT knob clockwise to move
the cursor to the first three digits (for
example, 192).
   
Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
Turning clockwise increases the value,
and turning counterclockwise decreases
the value.
Turn the SELECT knob to move to the
next number and repeat step to set
the other numbers.
When finished making all settings, turn
the SELECT knob to move the cursor to
SETUP IP.
Turn the VALUE knob to change NOT
EXEC to EXEC, then press the VALUE
button.
A “WAIT FOR A FEW SECONDS” message
is displayed on the screen.
When the message disappears, turn
the VALUE knob to change NO to YES,
then press the VALUE button.
Check the camera assignment result
using AUTO IP SETUP >CAMERA TABLE
in the RM menu.
For details about displaying CAMERA
TABLE, see “To check the camera table”
(page 21).
Assignment using AUTO IP SETUP >ASSIGN
CAM
This method is used to assign camera
numbers to cameras that already have a
configured IP address.
With this method, you can specify the group
number and camera number of the camera
selection button from which to start
assignments.
Camera assignments are made in ascending
IP address order.
For details about the group number and
camera number, see “Selecting a Camera”
(page 34).
Note
Only cameras within the same segment can
be assigned.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the
cursor to GROUP NUM.
Set the group number for which to begin
assignment.
Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
Turning clockwise increases the value,
and turning counterclockwise decreases
the value.
Turn the SELECT knob to move the
cursor to CAMERA NUM.
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Turn the VALUE knob to set the value.
Turning clockwise increases the value,
and turning counterclockwise decreases
the value.
When finished making all settings, turn
the SELECT knob to move the cursor to
KEEP IP.
Turn the VALUE knob to change NOT
EXEC to EXEC, then press the VALUE
button.
A “WAIT FOR A FEW SECONDS” message
is displayed on the screen.
When the message disappears, turn
the VALUE knob to change NO to YES,
then press the VALUE button.
To add cameras
Perform the configuration again using AUTO IP
SETUP >SETUP IP or AUTO IP SETUP >ASSIGN
CAM. Assigned cameras are added to the bottom
of the camera table.
For details, see “Assignment using AUTO IP
SETUP >SETUP IP” (page 18) or “Assignment using
AUTO IP SETUP >ASSIGN CAM” (page 19).
To clear the camera table
You can clear all the camera information stored in
the camera table.
Note
The camera table cannot be restored once it has
been cleared.
1 Press the RM MENU button, turning it on
(button is lit yellow).
The RM menu top menu appears.
2 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to AUTO IP SETUP.
3 Press the SELECT button.
The AUTO IP SETUP menu appears.
4 Turn the SELECT knob to select CLEAR
TABLE, and press the SELECT button.
The CLEAR TABLE menu appears.
5 Turn the VALUE knob to change NOT EXEC
to EXEC, then press the VALUE button.
6 Turn the VALUE knob to change NO to YES,
then press the VALUE button.
To swap camera numbers
You can change the camera numbers after IP
addresses have been configured automatically.
1 Press the RM MENU button, turning it on
(button is lit yellow).
The RM menu top menu appears.
2 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to AUTO IP SETUP.
3 Press the SELECT button.
The AUTO IP SETUP menu appears.
4 Turn the SELECT knob to select SWAP CAM,
and press the SELECT button.
The SWAP CAM menu appears.
This screen is used to swap the camera
information of CAMERA A and CAMERA B.
5 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to CAMERA A.
6 Turn the VALUE knob to change the camera
group number and the camera number of
the camera to swap.
The IP address and MAC address of the
corresponding camera are displayed in IP
and MAC, respectively.
7 Turn the SELECT knob to move the cursor
to CAMERA B.
 
Camera number
Group number