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Sony BRC-X1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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C-455-100-11(1)
Color Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Software Version 1.0
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRC-X1000/H800
© 2016 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    C-455-100-11(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Software Version 1.0 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. BRC-X1000/H800 © 2016 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting and Configuring through Table of Contents On-Screen Menus About On-Screen Menus ........30 Main menu ............30 Overview Setting menu ..........30 Using This Manual ..........4 How to Use Menus ..........31 Precautions for Preventing Access to the Using the supplied remote commander ..31 Camera by an Unintended Third Party ....
  • Page 3 Appendix Message List ............48 Troubleshooting ........... 49 Menu Configuration ........... 50 Preset Items ............53 Specifications ............55 Dimensions ........... 57 SYSTEM SELECT switch settings ....58 Pin array of the VISCA RS-422 terminal and how to use it ..........58...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview NOTICE TO USERS © 2016 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This Safety Regulations (Supplied) manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced Describes the important points for safe use of the to any machine readable form without prior written camera.

  • Page 5: Precautions For Preventing Access To The Camera By An Unintended Third Party

    Precautions for Preventing Access to the Camera by an Unintended Third Party The camera settings may be changed by an unintended third party on the network, depending on the usage environment. The camera can be fraudulently accessed in a network environment where a device is connected or connectable to the network without the administrator's permission, or where a PC or other network device connected to the...

  • Page 6: Features

    The camera is equipped with a Tally lamp that quickly Switching possible with the SYSTEM SELECT switch distinguishes when the camera is in use. Compatible only with the BRC-X1000 The front Tally lamp is a large Tally lamp used for improving visibility. The camera is also equipped with a Tally lamp behind the camera block, in order to improve visibility from the rear side.

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Parts

    (see page 48). If, however, “CAMERA FAULT” is shown, the back Tally lamp may not flash. E SONY nameplate, 4K or HD nameplate Pull them out to turn them over and attach upside down if required.
  • Page 8 Back This switch is for initializing network settings such as the IP address. BRC-X1000 Press the switch for 5 seconds or longer with a pen point, etc., to initialize the network settings. The camera will reboot, and the network settings...
  • Page 9 Q VISCA RS-422 OUT terminal 4 Baud Rate settings of RS-422 for VISCA communication When you connect multiple cameras, connect it to the VISCA RS-422 IN terminal of the next camera Switch state Baud Rate in the daisy chain connection. 38,400 bps R MONITOR OUT 9,600 bps...

  • Page 10: Remote Commander (Supplied)

    W TERMINATION switch Remote commander (supplied) 12 V (DC power input) terminal Connect the AC adapter (not supplied). POWER Bottom CAMERA SELECT FOCUS AUTO MANUAL wg wj NEAR DATA SCREEN BACK LIGHT PRESET RESET POSITION PAN-TILT HOME PAN-TILT RESET ZOOM SLOW FAST DIRECTION SET...

  • Page 11: Zoom Buttons

    Notes Note Press the MANUAL button and adjust the focus The BACK LIGHT button is enabled when MODE manually when shooting the following objects. in the EXPOSURE menu is FULL AUTO, • White walls and other objects without contrast SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri, or GAIN Pri. •...

  • Page 12: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries in the remote commander Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) Installing batteries Two R6 (size AA) batteries are required for the remote commander. To avoid the risk of explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese or alkaline batteries. Note Danger of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    System Configuration This camera can be arranged into various system configurations with other products (not supplied). This section describes typical system examples, with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating the camera using the supplied remote commander What you can do with this system Operate the camera readily from a short distance.

  • Page 14: Connecting Multiple Cameras To The Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    Connecting multiple cameras to the remote controller (not supplied) What you can do with this system • Operate up to seven cameras remotely using a single remote controller. • Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick. System Configuration Video monitor Video switcher Remote controller Video signal...

  • Page 15: Installation And Connection

    Installing the camera on a desk Installation and Connection Installing the camera on a desk Place the camera on a flat surface. Installing the Camera If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 degrees to guarantee pan/tilt performance, and take measures to Notes prevent it from falling.

  • Page 16: Installing The Camera At A High Spot

    Installing the camera on the ceiling Installing the camera at a high spot (example) The camera can be mounted on a ceiling or on a shelf or Turn on IMG FLIP in the SYSTEM menu. stand located at a high spot using the supplied ceiling bracket.
  • Page 17 Attach the ceiling bracket (A) to the bottom of the Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to the camera by using supplied four screws (3 M3 × 8). ceiling. Align the a mark of the bracket (A) with the front Using an M5 (3/16 inches) socket cap screw (not of the camera as illustrated, with the screw holes of supplied), attach it to the attachment materials...
  • Page 18 Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to the ceiling Aligning the a hole in the front of the ceiling bracket (A). bracket (A) to the hole of the ceiling bracket (B), Put the wire rope through the fitting for wire rope of push in the camera unit, and turn the camera with the the ceiling bracket (A) and securely attach it to the ceiling bracket (A) clockwise to temporarily secure...
  • Page 19 Note Do not leave the HDMI cable attached to the camera if you do not use it. Flip the SONY nameplate and 4K or HD nameplate around as necessary. How to remove the camera Remove the three screws which secured the camera in Step 8 of “Installing the camera on the ceiling...
  • Page 20 Installing the camera on a shelf located Note at a high spot (example) Use the supplied screws. Otherwise, you may break the internal parts of the camera. Loosen the four screws at the bottom of the camera to remove the four feet. Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to the ceiling bracket (A).
  • Page 21 Mount the ceiling bracket (B) onto the shelf where Attach the wire rope for fall prevention to the the camera will be mounted. attachment materials on the shelf side. Use four screws (not supplied). Choose the right Using an M5 (3/16 inches) socket cap screw (not type of screws for the material of the shelf.
  • Page 22 Aligning the a hole in the front of the ceiling bracket (A) to the hole of the ceiling bracket (B), push in the camera unit, and turn the camera with the ceiling bracket (A) clockwise to temporarily secure the camera. Ceiling bracket (A) 3M3 ×...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Camera

    Notes Connecting the Camera • Make sure no load is applied to the connectors of the cables. • For measures that prevent the cord of the AC adapter (not supplied) or HDMI cable from being Connecting an AC power supply pulled out, refer to “Connecting the Camera”...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Camera To A Poe+ (Power Over Ethernet Plus) Power Supply Device

    To prevent the cord of the AC adapter (not supplied) Connecting the camera to a PoE+ from being pulled out, use the cord clamper to (Power over Ethernet Plus) power secure it. Unlock the cord clamper and put the cord through it. supply device Lock the cord clamper.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Single Camera To A Switcher, Recorder And Monitor

    • If a non PoE+ compatible device is connected, both Devices equipped with an SDI input terminal the POWER lamp (green) and NETWORK lamp (4K output): BRC-X1000 (green) flash, and the camera won’t start. • When you turn the power off, wait at least 10 seconds...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Single Camera To A Single Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    Devices equipped with an SDI input terminal Connecting a single camera to a (HD output): BRC-H800 single remote controller (not supplied) IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT SELECT ON OFF Using the VISCA RS-422 terminal...

  • Page 27: Connecting Multiple Cameras To A Single Remote Controller (Not Supplied)

    Connecting multiple cameras to a single remote controller (not supplied) MODE RS-232C RS-422 TAL LY/CONTACT VIS CA Using the VISCA RS-422 terminal DC 12V Multiple cameras can be connected via the VISCA RS- 422 terminal. VISCA RS-422 allows connections of up to 1.2 km in length.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Commercially Available Video Switcher

    Connecting a commercially IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 available video switcher SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT SELECT ON OFF HDMI OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT EXT SYNC IN SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 1 SDI 2...

  • Page 29: Externally Synchronizing A Single Camera

    For HD output Externally synchronizing a single When you want to switch cameras, connect a camera commercially available video switcher. For the connection to the video switcher, refer to the operating instructions of the switcher. IR SELECT CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYSTEM VISCA RS - 422 OUT...

  • Page 30: Adjusting And Configuring Through On-Screen Menus

    2 Menu items Press the V or v button or move the joystick of the Adjusting and Configuring remote controller forward or backward to select a through On-Screen Menus setting menu. Press the HOME button or the top button of the joystick to display the selected setting menu.

  • Page 31: How To Use Menus

    Press the HOME button. How to Use Menus The selected menu is displayed. This section explains how to configure the camera using the supplied remote commander. For details on the menu items, refer to page 32 through page 41. Using the supplied remote commander Use the V or v button to move the cursor to the setting item you want to change.

  • Page 32: Exposure Menu

    1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, EXPOSURE Menu 1/10000 When the signal format is 2160/25p (the BRC-X1000 only), 1080/50p, 1080/50i, or 720/50p, The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/120, the exposure.
  • Page 33 MAX SPEED: This sets the maximum (fastest) shutter speed when exposure is adjusted with the electronic shutter. When the signal format is 2160/29.97p (the BRC-X1000 only), 1080/59.94p, 1080/59.94i, or 720/59.94p, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, and 1/10000.

  • Page 34: Color Menu

    OFFSET: The white convergence point can be shifted COLOR Menu when WHITE BALANCE mode is AUTO1, AUTO2, or ONE PUSH. The range is from –7 to 0 to +7. White balance is shifted toward blue when a negative value is chosen, and it is shifted The COLOR menu is used to adjust the white balance toward red when a positive value is chosen.

  • Page 35: Detail Menu

    B/W BALANCE: You can adjust the balance between DETAIL Menu contours in black on the low brightness side of the spectrum and contours in white on the high brightness side. Choose from TYPE1 to TYPE5. The ratio of contours in black is higher for The DETAIL menu is used to adjust the image enhancer TYPE1 while the ratio of contours in white is function.

  • Page 36: Knee Menu

    KNEE Menu GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER Menu The KNEE menu is used to adjust the KNEE. The GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER menu is used to adjust GAMMA correction and VISIBILITY ENHANCER features. SETTING When you turn this ON, the following KNEE MODE setting items are displayed for adjustment. KNEE MODE: When you choose AUTO, the KNEE GAMMA level is automatically calculated based on the...

  • Page 37: Visibility Enhancer

    BLACK GAMMA: You can adjust the black gamma FOCUS Menu level to recreate gradation in the dark areas of the picture or to suppress noise with black-out. Choose a value between –7 to +7. BLACK GAMMA RANGE: You can adjust the The FOCUS menu is used to select the focus mode.

  • Page 38: Picture/Optical Filter Menu

    Note PICTURE/OPTICAL Depending on conditions such as the type of illumination and shutter speed, the flicker correction FILTER Menu feature may not be effective. If the frame rate is close to the power supply frequency, the flicker correction feature may not be able to fully The PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER menu is used to remove flickers, even if it is enabled.

  • Page 39: Pan Tilt/Zoom Menu

    PAN TILT/ZOOM Menu VIDEO OUT Menu The PAN TILT/ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/ tilt/zoom mode. VIDEO MODE This is the screen size for HDMI output. When the signal format is 3840 × 2160, you can choose either RAMP CURVE (acceleration/deceleration 3840 ×...

  • Page 40: System Menu

    Time adjustment of 1 STEP for H PHASE: SYSTEM Menu Signal format of H PHASE H PHASE the camera FINE 3840 × 2160/29.97p Approximately Approximately 3840 × 2160/25p 0.067 0.0067 1920 × 1080/59.94p microsecond microsecond 1920 × 1080/50p 1920 × 1080/59.94i Approximately Approximately 1920 ×...

  • Page 41: Network Menu

    TALLY MODE NETWORK Menu This allows you to set up the Tally lamps on the front and back of the camera. Choose from HIGH, LOW, and OFF. The NETWORK menu is used to configure Network HIGH: When the Tally lamp is turned on, the one on the settings.

  • Page 42: Operations Using The Supplied Remote Commander

    Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operations Using the Supplied Remote Commander Operations Panning and Tilting Before Starting Operations CAMERA SELECT Before operating, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly installed and connected. For details, refer to “Installing the Camera” (page 15) PAN-TILT and “Connecting the Camera”...

  • Page 43: Zooming

    If the camera moves in a different If the POWER lamp and NETWORK lamp direction from what you intended of the camera flash simultaneously, and PAN-TILT ERROR! is displayed on the The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever menu screen the b button is pressed.

  • Page 44: Operating Multiple Cameras With The Remote Commander

    Operating multiple cameras with Adjusting the Camera the remote commander Set the IR SELECT switch on the rear of the camera you want to operate to 1, 2 or 3. NEAR MANUAL 1 2 3 BACK LIGHT IR SELECT AUTO Press the CAMERA SELECT button on the remote commander that corresponds to the number set in step 1.

  • Page 45: Storing The Camera Settings In Memory - Presetting Feature

    Note Storing the Camera When you store the position, zoom, focus, etc. of the camera, make sure to install and secure the camera in Settings in Memory place to use it properly. If you change the installation of the camera after storing the settings, differences may –...

  • Page 46: Upgrading The Firmware

    Accessing the camera using the Upgrading the firmware Web browser An IP address must be set for the camera to upgrade the Start the Web browser on the computer and type the IP firmware. For how to set an IP address of the camera, address of the camera in the address bar.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Password tab Operation This tab is for changing the password. The length of the password should be between 8 to 32 characters. Alphanumeric characters, hyphens “-”, and underscores Firmware update tab “_” can be used in the password. The password must contain both letters and numbers.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Message Meaning and solution FAN STOP! (BASE) Turn off the device as it may malfunction if used in this state. Contact the Sony Service Center or your licensed Sony dealer. PAN-TILT ERROR! The movement of the camera has stopped due to an error in the pan-tilt driving unit.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshooting the problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy The power of the camera is not The AC adapter (not supplied) is not firmly Insert the power cord firmly as far as it will go.

  • Page 50: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration The camera menu is configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are in bold. EXPOSURE MODE FULL AUTO, MANUAL, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri, GAIN Pri (page 32) GAIN –3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 24dB, 27dB, 30dB, 33dB (Adjustable only when MODE in the EXPOSURE menu is set to FULL AUTO or GAIN Pri.)
  • Page 51 COLOR WHITE BALANCE MODE AUTO1, AUTO2, INDOOR, OUTDOOR, ONE PUSH, MANUAL (page 34) SPEED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Adjustable only when COLOR MODE in the WHITE BALANCE menu is set to AUTO1 or AUTO2.) OFFSET –7, –6, –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7 (Adjustable only when COLOR MODE in the WHITE BALANCE menu is set to AUTO1, AUTO2 or ONE PUSH.) R.GAIN...
  • Page 52 PAN TILT ZOOM PAN TILT (page 39) RAMP CURVE MODE1, MODE2, MODE3 PAN TILT SLOW OFF, ON ZOOM CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM OFF, ON VIDEO OUT HDMI (page 39) VIDEO MODE 3840×2160, 1920×1080 (Adjustable only when the VIDEO MODE is set to SYSTEM SELECT 0 or 8.) 1920×1080 (Adjustable only when the VIDEO MODE is set to SYSTEM SELECT 1, 2, 9 or A.) 1280×720 (Adjustable only when the VIDEO MODE is set to SYSTEM SELECT 4 or C.) 640×480 (Adjustable only when the VIDEO MODE is set to SYSTEM SELECT 7.)

  • Page 53: Preset Items

    Items that can be stored Preset position Preset Items number 2~16 The following items are stored in the memory of the LEVEL camera. BAND WIDTH CRISPENING General Items H/V BALANCE Items that can be stored Preset position B/W BALANCE number LIMIT 2~16 HIGHLIGHT DETAIL...
  • Page 54 IMG FLIP and PAN TILT SLOW is enabled in the current setting irrespective of the preset settings. Can be stored. During power-up, the camera boots-up with the settings stored in this preset number. Can be stored. After power-up, the stored setting value is applied by recalling the relevant preset number.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    HDMI connector (Type A) MONITOR OUT terminal System × BNC connector (3G-SDI) × Video signal 3840 2160/29.97p (2SI)* (BRC-X1000) 1920 × 1080/59.94p, × BNC connector (3G-SDI) 1920 × 1080/59.94i, (BRC-H800) 1280 × 720/59.94p LINE OUT terminal 3840 × 2160/25p (2SI)* ×...
  • Page 56 Mounting screws (3 M3 × 8) (7) Stainless steel screw (3 M4 × 8) (1) HDMI cable fixing plate (1) Optional accessories Remote controller (RM-IP10) AC adapter (AC-UES1230/AC-UES1230M) For recommended AC adapters, contact SONY Customer Service. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 57: Dimensions

    Dimensions Camera BRC-X1000/H800 Front Bottom Tripod screw Side 102 (4 98 (3 99 (4) 238 (9 Ceiling bracket (B) Side 30 (1 Hole 4-ø4.2 Unit: mm (inches)

  • Page 58: System Select Switch Settings

    ON OFF Select your desired video output format N.C. N.C. Connection diagram with remote control Image size/Frame rate unit RM-IP10 BRC-X1000 BRC-H800 3840 × 2160/29.97p No output 1920 × 1080/59.94p 1920 × 1080/59.94p 1920 × 1080/59.94i 1920 × 1080/59.94i No output...
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