Sony BRC-300 User manual

3CCD Color Video Camera
BRC-300
BRC-300P
NTSC/PAL

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Sony’s new BRC-300 is a revolutionary all-in-one compact
robotic color video camera system, specially designed for remote
video shooting applications. The BRC-300 incorporates three
1/4.7-type Advanced HAD™CCDs, that provide high-quality and
high-resolution images in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes.
With its high-accuracy and wide-range Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability,
the BRC-300 precisely captures the right points of the viewable
area surrounding the camera to meet your needs. You can also
easily operate the camera with Sony’s optional RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit, which is equipped with an ergonomic
joystick, and feature-rich control panel. And when used with
optional BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card and BRU-300 Optical
Multiplex Unit, the BRC-300 is capable of being controlled from
a long distance with a single fiber optic cable connection.
The BRC-300 also comes equipped with a card slot that accepts
optional interface cards, enabling the camera to be integrated
into every kind of system from S-Video to RGB, SDI, DV, or
even fiber. In addition, two remote control interfaces (VISCA™
protocol) are available to provide additional expandability and
flexibility for your remote shooting applications.
With a number of convenient features such as its Image Flip
function for desktop or ceiling
mount flexibility, and its compact
body, the BRC-300 is ideal for use
in a wide range of remote shooting
applications such as houses of
worship, distance learning,
corporate training, high-end
videoconference, event shooting,
and cable TV broadcasting.
MAIN FEATURES
Superb Picture Quality with
a Mega Pixels 3-CCD
The BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type
Advanced HAD CCD sensors with a total of
1,070,000 pixels. This camera delivers
outstanding picture quality with high resolution
and accurate color reproduction. Featuring
Sony’s Advanced HAD technology that
produces image with low noise, the BRC-300 is
ideal in low illuminated shooting environments
or when shooting dark subjects.
High-performance
Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism
The BRC-300 covers a wide shooting range
with its highly accurate Pan/Tilt mechanism. It
has one of the widest ranges in its class: a pan
range of 340 degrees, and a tilt range of
120 degrees. The 340-degree pan range can
be covered in 8 seconds, while the 120- degree
tilt range can be covered in 4.5 seconds.
With its newly developed Pan/Tilt mechanism,
the BRC-300 can capture not only fast moving
objects, but also slow moving objects without
rocking vibration.
What’s more, the BRC-300 incorporates a
12x optical auto-focus zoom lens, allowing for
a zoom capability of up to 48x when used in
combination with its 4x digital zoom.
*In the following text, “BRC-300” refers to both the BRC-300
(NTSC model) and the BRC-300P (PAL model), and “BRU-300” refers
to both the BRU-300 (NTSC model) and the BRU-300P (PAL model).

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BRC-300
Conventional Camera
Total effective pixels
on CCD
16:9 picture image area
Less pixels are used to
reproduce the 16:9 area
4:3 picture image area 16:9 picture image area
Angle of view in 16:9 mode
(Conventional Camera)
Angle of view in 4:3 mode Wider angle of view in 16:9 mode
(BRC-300)
The higher "Mega Pixel" count
allows a sufficient amount of
pixels to be used in 16:9 mode
1152 pixels
648 pixels
Precision 16:9 technology
The BRC-300 captures images in both 4:3 and
16:9 aspect ratios, and with its 3CCD
technology, is able to achieve a wide angle of
view in the 16:9 mode.
Due to the greater number of pixels used in the
16:9 aspect ratio, the BRC-300 generates
extremely high-resolution images as compared
to conventional cameras.
RS-232C/RS-422 Remote control
(VISCA protocol)
The BRC-300 can be controlled by external
devices such as the optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit thanks to Sony’s well-known
VISCA protocol. All local controls such as
Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and six presets
can be easily accessed, and up to seven
cameras can be daisy-chained and controlled by
the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
Versatile Video Outputs
The BRC-300 can be used with a range of
versatile optional interface cards allowing for
flexible analog and digital system
configurations. Choose from the following
interface cards to configure your individual
requirements:
•Analog RGB/Component: BRBK-301*1
•SDI: BRBK-302*1
•DV: BRBK-304*1
Thanks to these convenient options, the
BRC-300 truly functions as an all-in-one,
compact robotic camera.
*1: Can be installed into the both BRC-300 and BRU-300.
Fig. 1 16:9 aspect ratio

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Ceiling or Desktop Mount Installation
Thanks to Sony’s Image Flip functions, the
BRC-300 can be ceiling mounted using the
supplied ceiling mount kit or can also be used
on the desktop.
Six Presets
Various camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom
and focus can be preset in up to six presets per
camera.
Multi-Function IR Remote
Commander®Unit
Basic camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom
functions and six-preset patterns can be
controlled from an supplied IR Remote
commander.
OTHERS CONVENIENT FEATURES
RM-BR300 control panel
BRC-300 and supplied IR Remote commander
Easy-to-use and Ergonomic designed
Remote Control Unit (RM-BR300)
All camera settings including the Pan/Tilt/Zoom
function and six preset patterns can be
controlled from the optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit. The ergonomic joystick design
and feature-rich control panel provide superb
operability in various remote-shooting
applications.
Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-300)
With the optional BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex
Card and the optional BRU-300 Optical
Multiplex Unit, uncompressed digital data
including external sync and camera control can
be transmitted via the BRU-300 Optical
Multiplex Unit. With only a single cable
connection required between the camera and
the optical multiplex unit, the system is
extremely easy to install. The maximum cable
length between these units is 500 meters -
allowing multiple cameras to be located
virtually anywhere you want.
What’s more, the BRU-300 Optical Multiplex
Unit is equipped with two built-in card slots
identical to the ones found in the BRC-300
camera allowing for flexible analog and digital
system configurations.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Short-distance operation
Long-distance operation
Multiple camera operation from a remote location
Composite Video
S-Video
BRBK-301 Component/RGB
BRBK-302 SDI
BRBK-304 DV
RS-232C / RS-422
Video Cassette Recorder Monitor
RM-BR300
BRC-300
CCFC-M100
RS-232C / RS-422
BRC-300
BRU-300
BRBK-303
Composite Video
S-Video
BRBK-301 Component/RGB
BRBK-302 SDI
BRBK-304 DV
RM-BR300
Video Cassette Recorder Monitor
Monitor
Switcher Projector
CCFC-M100
RS-232C / RS-422
Video Cassette Recorder
RM-BR300
BRC-300 BRU-300
Tally signal
(Contact closure)
Video signal

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CCMC-9DS
RGB/Component, Y/C Cable
(9-pin D-sub)
VCL-HG0737X
Wide Conversion Lens
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
BRU-300
Optical Multiplex Unit
CCFC-M100
Optical Fiber Cable
BRBK-301
Analog/RGB Component Card
BRBK-302
SDI Card
BRBK-303
Optical Multiplex Card
BRU-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-301/BRBK-302
RM-BR300 rear panel
BRC-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-302
BRBK-304
DV Card
CCXC-9DBS
RGB/Component, VBS Cable
(9-pin D-sub)
REAR PANEL LAYOUT

170°
170°
PAN RANGE
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SPECIFICATIONS
BRC-300 3CCD Color Video Camera
Image device Three 1/4.7 type IT Advanced HAD CCD (x3),
1070000 pixels (gross)
CCD effective pixels 4:3 mode 960 (H) x 720 (V)
16:9 mode 1,152 (H) x 648 (V)
Effective pixels NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V)
PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V)
Signal systems NTSC / PAL
Horizontal resolution 4:3 mode 600 TV lines
Sync systems Internal/External
Lens 12x optical zoom, 48x with digital zoom
Focal length f = 3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
Horizontal viewing angle 4:3 mode 3.3 (Tele end) to 37.8 degrees (Wide end)
16:9 mode 4.0 (Tele end) to 45.4 degrees (Wide end)
Minimum object distance 300 mm (Wide end), 800 mm (Tele end)
Pan/Tilt angle -170 to +170 degrees (Pan), -30 to +90 degrees (Tilt)
Pan/Tilt speed 0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)
Minimum illumination 7 lx at F1.6
S/N ratio 50 dB
Shutter speed NTSC 1/10000 to 1/4 s
PAL 1/10000 to 1/3 s
Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB, 3 dB steps) switchable
White balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, Manual
Preset positioning 6 positions
Analog output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4pin Mini DIN)
Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol)
Back-light compensation On / Off
Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 °F)
Power requirement DC 12 V
Power consumption 21.6 W (without optional card)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 180 x 205 x 211 mm (7 1/8x 8 1/8x 8 3/8inches)
Mass 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories AC adaptor(1), IR remote commander(1),
Terminal connector(1), AC adaptor cable(1),
Ceiling bracket(2), Operating instructions(1)
BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit
Optical fiber Multi mode, LC-type connector
Video output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4-pin Mini DIN)
Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protoclol)
Sync systems Internal/External
Card slots 2 slots: Analog RGB-Component card / SDI card / DV card
Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 °F)
Power requirements NTSC AC100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz
PALAC220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 9 W (without optional cards)
Dimensions(WxHxD) 212 x 88 x 233 mm (8 3/8x 3 1/2x 9 1/4inches)
Mass 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories AC power cable (1), Terminal connector (1),
RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini DIN) (1),
Operating instructions (1)
RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit
Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol)
External control Contact closure
Power requirement DC 10.8 to 13.2 V
Power consumption 2.4 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 391.3 x 185 x 145.9 mm (15 1/2x 7 3/8x 5 3/4inches)
Mass 950 g (2 lb 1 oz)
Supplied accessories AC adaptor (1), AC power cable (1),
RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini Din) (1),
Terminal connector(2), Operating instructions (1)
BRC-300 Dimensions
180
205 9.6
90
70
152.5
20
21
75
12
5.5
215.6
90°
30°
FRONT SIDE
BOTTOM
TILT RANGE
BRC-300 Pan/Tilt Range
(Unit: mm)

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