External Synchronization (Brc-X400/ X401) - Sony BRC-X401 Operating Instructions Manual

For HD output
When you want to switch cameras, connect a
commercially available video switcher.
For the connection to the video switcher, refer to
the operating instructions of the switcher.
Network cable
(commercially
available)
Video monitor
Network cable
(commercially
available)
Network cable
(commercially
available)
Connecting control signals
* Use straight network cables.
Connecting cable with
BNC connector
(commercially available)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Video switcher
External synchronization (BRC-
X400/X401)
Synchronizing signal generator
For a single camera
Multiple cameras can be synchronized to a
specific reference signal.
Providing a reference signal to the EXT SYNC IN
terminal (page 10) allows the camera to be
synchronized in phase with the video signal.
Depending on the video output format the
compatible reference signal varies.
Video output format
1920×1080/59.94p
1920×1080/59.94i
1920×1080/29.97p
1280×720/59.94p
1920×1080/50p
1920×1080/50i
1920×1080/25p
1280×720/50p
1920×1080/23.98p
Notes
• When the reference signal is unstable, the
camera cannot be externally synchronized.
• Sub-carriers cannot be synchronized.
• 3840×2160 cannot be synchronized.
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Connecting cable with
BNC connector
(commercially available)
To SYNC OUT terminal
Compatible reference
signals
1920×1080/59.94i
720×486/59.94i (NTSC)
1920×1080/59.94i
1280×720/59.94p
720×486/59.94i (NTSC)
1920×1080/50i
720×576/50i (PAL)
1920×1080/50i
1280×720/50p
720×576/50i (PAL)
1920×1080/47.95i (23.98PsF)