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- Page 1 5-045-278-11(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Software Version 1.00 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. SRG-X40UH SRG-H40UH © 2022 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operations Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander Before Starting Operations ....... 22 Overview Turning on the Power ........ 22 Using This Manual ........4 Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Precautions for Preventing Access to the Infrared Remote Commander ....22 Camera by an Unintended Third Party ..5 Pan/Tilt Operation ........ - Page 3 Accessing the Camera from a Web Browser Enabling the Network Connection on the Camera ............43 Setting-up the Computer ......43 OS/Web browser ........43 Accessing the Camera from a Web Browser ............43 Changing the Initial Password ....43 Configuring the Camera from a Web Browser Notes for all aspects of the menu ..
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Page 4: Overview
• Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Edge are appear. The menu displays and illustrations of the registered trademarks of United States camera SRG-X40UH are shown in the instructions as Microsoft Corporation in the United States examples. Only supported functions are displayed. -
Page 5: Precautions For Preventing Access To The Camera By An Unintended Third Party
300 degrees per second in the preset operation. Zoom performance for capturing distant subjects For SRG-X40UH/H40UH, in addition to 20× optical zoom, Sony's 2×* Clear Image Zoom function is also used to achieve the equivalent of up to 40x optical telephoto zoom. Moreover, using digital zoom together with this achieves the equivalent of up to 240x telephoto zoom. -
Page 6: Location And Function Of Parts
This lamp flashes while the firmware is being Location and Function of Parts updated. This lamp also flashes when there is a problem with the camera. Back Camera Front SYSTEM SELECT switch Used to select the video signal format to be output from the HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals. - Page 7 VISCA RS-422 OUT terminal Note When you connect multiple cameras, Do not use any AC adapter other than the connect it to the VISCA RS-422 IN terminal of supplied AC adapter. Otherwise, a fire or the next camera in the daisy chain malfunction may occur.
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Page 8: Infrared Remote Commander (Supplied)
• Objects behind glass Infrared Remote Commander • Objects with horizontal stripes • Objects on which bright lights are cast or (supplied) reflected • Nightscapes and other dark objects with blinking lights • Lit objects shot with darkened exposure adjustment or exposure compensation settings ... - Page 9 POSITION buttons manufacturer. When you dispose of the batteries, you must obey the laws of your area or Hold down the PRESET button and press country. button 1 to 6 to store the current camera direction, zoom, focus adjustment and backlight compensation in the memory of R6 (size AA) batteries are not supplied.
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Page 10: 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 a Single Camera Using the Supplied Remote Commander What you can do with this system Operate the camera readily from a short distance. -
Page 11: Operating A Single Camera Using A Computer
Operating a Single Camera Using a Computer What you can do with this system Operate the camera using the USB control application installed on a computer. System Configuration Computer Video signal Control signal Notes • When controlling via the USB, set up the USB control in [SYSTEM]-[CONTROL] using the remote controller (page 38). -
Page 12: Operating A Single Camera Using The Optional Remote Controller
Operating a Single Camera Using the Optional Remote Controller What you can do with this system Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the remote controller. System Configuration Video monitor Remote controller Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal Signal flow Note When controlling via VISCA or VISCA Over IP, set each item in [SYSTEM]-[CONTROL] using the remote... -
Page 13: Operating Multiple Cameras Using The Optional Remote Controller
Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Optional Remote Controller What you can do with this system • For the RS-422 connection, you can remotely operate up to seven cameras with a single remote controller. • Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick. System Configuration For the RS-422 connection Video monitor... -
Page 14: Installation And Connection
Installation and Connection WARNING Installation of the camera using the tripod screws and screw holes should not be done for installation on a ceiling or a shelf, etc., in a high position. Installing the Camera Installing the Camera Using the M3 Fixing Screw Holes Installing the camera on a desk Attach the camera using 4 M3 fixing screw holes... - Page 15 Before installing the camera Attach the ceiling bracket (B) to the ceiling. When attaching the ceiling bracket (B) to the Determine the shooting direction of the camera, ceiling, it is recommended to fix at the 4 and then make the holes for the ceiling bracket positions illustrated below.
- Page 16 While pushing up the entire camera, attach it to the ceiling bracket (B) using the 3 screws (M3 × 8) supplied. Ceiling Ceiling Attach the wire rope. M 3×8 (supplied) Ceiling bracket (A) M 3 ×...
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Page 17: Connecting The Camera
HDMI cable fixing plate Connecting the Camera M 2.6 × 6 (supplied) Connecting to an AC power supply Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter and power cord. Banding band Note Do not attach the HDMI cable on the camera, if you do not use it. -
Page 18: Connecting The Camera To A Poe+ (Power Over Ethernet Plus) Power Supply Device
Fix the cord of an AC adapter with the cord clamper so that it does not come out. Unlock the cord clamper and put the cord through it. AC adapter cord clamper Cord clamper lock Unlock the cord Network cable clamper lock. -
Page 19: Connecting A Single Camera To A Switcher, Recorder, Or Monitor
Connecting a single camera to a Connecting a single camera to a switcher, recorder, or monitor single remote controller (not supplied) Devices equipped with an HDMI input terminal Select either VISCA over IP or VISCA RS-422 with the remote controller. For details, see the operating instructions of the remote controller. -
Page 20: Connecting Multiple Cameras To A Single Remote Controller (Not Supplied)
Note When RM-IP10 is used, make a connecting cable using the camera and the RS-422 terminal board connectors supplied with the remote controller. When you make the connecting cable, refer to the pin array of the VISCA RS-422 terminal (page 52) and the VISCA RS-422 connection diagram (page 52). -
Page 21: Connecting A Commercially Available Video Switcher
Connecting multiple cameras using VISCA over Connecting a commercially available video switcher When you connect multiple cameras to a single remote controller or when you connect multiple When you want to switch cameras, connect a cameras to multiple remote controllers with a commercially available video switcher. -
Page 22: Operations Using The Supplied Infrared
Operations Using the Supplied Infrared Operating Multiple Cameras Remote Commander Using the Infrared Remote Commander Before Starting Operations Set the IR SELECT switch on the back of the Before operating, check that the camera and camera you want to operate to 1, 2, or 3. peripheral devices are properly installed and connected. -
Page 23: Pan/Tilt Operation
When the camera moves in a different Pan/Tilt Operation direction from what you intended The camera is preset to face toward the right whenever the button is pressed. You might wish to reverse the direction in which the camera moves, for example, when you change the direction of the camera while checking the picture on the screen. -
Page 24: Zoom Operation
Zoom Operation Adjusting the Camera Press either of the ZOOM buttons. Subject appears Subject appears closer. (Telephoto) farther away. (Wide angle) Zooms in or out Zooms in or out slowly (SLOW quickly (FAST side) side) Note When you perform pan/tilt operations while the camera is in telephoto mode, the moving speed Focusing on a subject of the image on the screen may be a little jerky. -
Page 25: Storing The Camera Settings In Memory
Recalling the stored status Storing the Camera Settings Press any of the POSITION 1 to 6 buttons in which in Memory – Preset Feature you have stored the settings. Settings, including the camera position, zoom, Clearing the preset memory focus, and backlighting, can be stored in a preset. -
Page 26: Operating Menus
Operating Menus This section explains how to configure the camera using the supplied remote commander. For details on the menu items, refer to page 28 through page 39. Displaying a menu Press the DATA SCREEN button. The main menu is displayed. Use the ... -
Page 27: Adjusting And Configuring The Camera Through On-Screen Menus
Confirming selection of menu Adjusting and Configuring the Camera items and settings/Executing through On-Screen Menus operations The buttons used for setup operations are displayed along the bottom of the menu screen About On-Screen Menus that is being displayed. “UP” / “DOWN” : SELECT or “UP” / “DOWN” / You can configure the shooting conditions and “LEFT”... -
Page 28: Setting Menu
Setting menu EXPOSURE Menu The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items regarding the exposure. Note When the high-sensitivity mode is set to ON, the available setting range differs. High-sensitivity ... - Page 29 When the signal format is 50 or 25 controls exposure based on the [GAIN POINT] You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], setting. Normally, when exposure is controlled [1/6], [1/8], [1/12], [1/15], [1/20], [1/25], [1/30], with gain, noise becomes prominent if gain is [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], [1/120], [1/150], [1/215], increased to make the image brighter.
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Page 30: Color Menu
BACKLIGHT COLOR Menu This menu allows you to enable/disable backlight compensation so that exposure is The COLOR menu is used to adjust the white optimized for backlight. You can choose either balance and the color. [ON] or [OFF]. This setting is available when [MODE] is [FULL AUTO], [SHUTTER Pri], or [IRIS Pri]. -
Page 31: Detail Menu
OFFSET DETAIL Menu The shift amount of the white convergence point can be adjusted when [WHITE BALANCE MODE] is The DETAIL menu is used to adjust the image [AUTO1], [AUTO2], or [ONE PUSH]. The range is enhancer function. from [–7] to [0] to [+7]. White balance is shifted toward blue when a negative value is chosen, and it is shifted toward red when a positive value is chosen. -
Page 32: Visibility Enhancer (Vis. Enhancer) Menu
BW BALANCE VISIBILITY ENHANCER (VIS. You can adjust the balance between contours in black on the low brightness side of the spectrum ENHANCER) Menu and contours in white on the high brightness side. Choose from [TYPE0] to [TYPE4]. The ratio of contours in black is higher for [TYPE0] while the ratio of contours in white is higher for [TYPE4]. -
Page 33: Zoom/Focus Menu
ZOOM/FOCUS Menu PICTURE Menu The ZOOM/FOCUS menu is used to select the The PICTURE menu is used to adjust the picture zoom/focus mode. quality improvement features. ZOOM MODE HIGH RESOLUTION Select the zoom mode. [OPTICAL]: Zooms objects within the optical You can set [HIGH RESOLUTION] (High resolution zoom range (up to 20x) of the camera. -
Page 34: Optical Filter Menu
enabled. If this happens, use the electronic OPTICAL FILTER Menu shutter. We recommend to set [FLICKER CANCEL] to [OFF] under lights where no flicker is generated, such The OPTICAL FILTER menu is used to set the as outdoors. optical filter. IMAGE STABILIZER You can select this function according to the shooting conditions. -
Page 35: Pan Tilt Menu
Setting range of LEFT/RIGHT PAN TILT Menu CENTER (±0°) The PAN TILT menu is used to select the pan/tilt. PAN LIMIT Set whether to limit the pan rotation range. [OFF]: Do not apply range limit. [ON]: Apply range limit. LEFT –170 degrees to +169 degrees, adjustable in 1 –170°... -
Page 36: Preset Recall Menu
PAN TILT SLOW PRESET RECALL Menu You can select slow speed panning/tilting. [OFF]: The camera pans/tilts at the standard The PRESET RECALL menu is used to select the speed. preset recall settings. [ON]: The camera pans/tilt speed is slower. RECALL SPEED You can select preset recall speed. -
Page 37: Video Out Menu
VIDEO OUT Menu SYSTEM Menu HDMI IMG FLIP COLOR SPACE When [IMG FLIP] is set to [ON], the picture is Set the color space of HDMI output. flipped vertically and picture shift direction by the pan/tilt operation is also reversed. After the [IMG FLIP] setting is changed, the camera restarts automatically. -
Page 38: Status Menu
[REBOOT] to reflect the changes. The STATUS menu is used to display the settings Select [2160/29.97p] (SRG-X40UH only), selected with the menus. This menu only [2160/25p] (SRG-X40UH only), [1080/59.94p], displays the current menu settings, and you [1080/50p], [1080/29.97p], [1080/25p],... -
Page 39: Network
SYSTEM MODE immediately, the changed setting may not be stored correctly. Displays the video output format of the camera. IR SELECT Displays the number of the IR SELECT switch on the back of the camera. NETWORK Displays the network connection status. CONTROL The command protocol. -
Page 40: 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. Only supported functions are displayed. (page 28) - Page 41 (page 30) (page 31) (page 32) (page 33) (page 33) (page 34)
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Page 43: Accessing The Camera From A Web
Accessing the Camera from a Web Accessing the Camera from a Browser Web Browser You can access the camera from a web browser Start a web browser on the computer and enter on a computer to upgrade the firmware. the IP address of the camera in the address bar. An IP address must be set on the camera for access from a web browser. -
Page 44: Configuring The Camera From A Web Browser
Password Menu Configuring the Camera from a Web Browser You can set the administrator password. This section explains how to set the functions of the camera by an administrator. Notes for all aspects of the menu After changing a setting on a menu, wait at least 2 minutes before powering off the camera. -
Page 45: Appendix
The movement of the camera has stopped due to an error in the pan-tilt driving unit. Reset the pan/tilt position. Or, turn off and on the camera. MEMORY FAULT! The memory of the camera has been damaged. Turn off the camera and contact the Sony Service Center or your licensed Sony dealer. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before sending your camera for service, check the following to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem still persists, consult the Sony Service Center. Symptom Cause Remedy The power of the camera is The AC adapter is not firmly connected to Firmly insert the AC adapter all the way. -
Page 47: Items Stored In The Preset
Symptom Cause Remedy The image is not displayed The USB cable is not connected properly. Check that the unit and the computer are on the computer screen that An authenticated USB cable is not being connected. is connected. used. Use an authenticated USB cable. ―... - Page 48 Item name on the OSD menu Items other than the OSD/ Item stored in the preset Administrator menu BACKLIGHT SPOTLIGHT AE SPEED AE Ref. Low-light Modulation On/Off AE Ref. Low-light Modulation Level VISIBILITY ENHANCER On/Off ...
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Page 49: Specifications
Maximum speed (when the Specifications preset is recalled): 126 degrees/ second Minimum speed (when the System preset is recalled): 1.1 degrees/ second Video signal 3840 × 2160/29.97p * 1920 × 1080/59.94p Output terminals 1920 × 1080/59.94i * 1920 × 1080/29.97p HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI connector (Type 1280 ×... - Page 50 Mounting screws (M3×8) (9) Mounting screws (M2.6×6 black) (1) HDMI cable fixing plate (1) Optional accessories Remote controller (RM-IP500/IP10) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 51: Dimensions
Dimensions Front Bottom Side Ceiling bracket (B) Unit: mm (inches) -
Page 52: System Select Switch Settings
Pin array of VISCA RS-422 terminal Function Function Select your desired video output format. TX– RX– RX– TX– Video output format/Frame rate SRG-X40UH SRG-H40UH HDMI HDMI output output output output N.C. N.C. 3840x2160/ 1920x1080/59.94p N.C. -
Page 53: Note On The License
Note on the License This software uses uC/OS-II, and the following license conditions are applied. Copyright [2022] [Sony Corporation] Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. - Page 54 Sony Corporation...
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