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    C-960-100-14 (1) EN Remote Camera System Guide © 2017 Sony Corporation
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    0020 Table of Contents Read This First 3 Chapter 1 Application Small Studios 5 Reality Shows 6 Houses of Worship 7 Lecture Capture 8 Event Production 9 Parliament/Congress 10 Live Sports Events 11 Video Conferences 12 Radio Booth 13 E-sports 14 Virtual Studio 15 Online Seminars 16
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    instructions on making connections and initial settings (as of October, 2020). For more details, see each operation manual. Jump to related page When viewing this guide from customers or third parties, arising from any use of services and software provided by other companies. How to interpret system
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    Chapter 1 Application
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    with a tally lamp required for studio cameras. However, SRG‑360SHE does not support external sync signals. Setup and basic settings See below for information on connection and with MSU-1000 series (page 35) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    RM-IP500 (page 19)  : IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21)  : Connection with RCP-3500/1500 series (page 32) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    from RM-IP500 (page 19)  : IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21)  : Connection with 4K video switcher (page 26) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    system configuration example on the left.  : Serial connection settings (RS-422/RS-232C) (page 24)  : Tally control from MCX-500 (page 28) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    higher image quality can be built by integration with a system camera (HXC- FB80). ˎˎSupports HD HDR shooting to capture footage which is close to what the human eye captures in with 4K video switcher (page 26) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    on the left.  : Auto IP address setting from RM-IP500 (page 19)  : IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    output from an HXC-FB80, operated by a camera operator, supports smoother video images during live broadcasts. ˎˎSupports HD HDR shooting to capture footage which is close to what extension from BRC-H900 (page 27) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    01020 Chapter 1: Application: Video Conferences Video Conferences Conference room For SRG-X120/120DH/120DS Microphone For SRG-XP1 or SRG-120DU or Microphone Video conference system PC Usage Use a network connection to link to a remote location for video conferences. A smart, integrated design
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    on the left.  : Auto IP address setting from RM-IP500 (page 19)  : IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    on the left.  : Auto IP address setting from RM-IP500 (page 19)  : IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    from RM-IP Setup Tool (page 21)  : Connection with RCP-3500/1500 series (page 32)  : Connection with MSU-1000 series (page 35) See the operation manual of each device for connection information not mentioned above.
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    A small number of staff can easily create attractive content from offices and classrooms, and output the video in real time. ˎˎStreaming distribution is supported, in addition to HDMI output. Online seminars can be held and delivered from any location. SRG-XP1 Sony camera with HDMI output HDMI IN
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    01070 Chapter 1: Application: Telemedicine Telemedicine Usage Healthcare professionals monitoring patients in hospital rooms remotely. Use the interactive system to enhance communication between healthcare professionals and patients. User benefits ˎˎEasily monitor multiple subjects , such as
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    Chapter 2 Connection & Basic Settings
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    do Automatically assign the IP address and camera number of remote cameras in the same segment from the RM-IP500 remote controller. SRG-360SHE Setup instructions 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the left as a reference, then turn them on. 2. Press the RM-IP500 RM MENU button, then from
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    camera or IP control card, press the network reset switch on the back of each device to reset network settings. ˎˎSee the RM-IP500 operation manual for other advanced settings.
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    IP10 remote controller using the RM-IP Setup Tool installed on the PC. Setup instructions 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the left as a reference, then the PC IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. See the PC manual for details on how to set these items. Set the IP address to the
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    02020 Chapter 2: Connection & Basic Settings:  IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool 3. Enable camera registration on RM-IP500 and RM-IP10. For RM-IP500  From the RM menu, select MAINTENANCE >UPDATE MODE, and the following screen appears. 6. Set each remote controller IP address in the [
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    -IP Setup Tool has been installed can be detected. For details on how to assign cameras to a different segment, see the RM-IP Setup Tool Guide. ˎˎRM-IP Setup Tool may not operate correctly (no cameras are shown in the list even if they are connected and configured correctly), depending on
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    assigned to a single remote controller. * The cable can be up to 15 m long for RS-232C, and up to 1.2 km long for RS-422. Setup instructions 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the left as a reference, then turn them on. For details on the RS-422/RS-232C connector of
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    RS-232C connections cannot be mixed. ˎˎUse a straight network cable for RS-422 connection between RJ-45 connectors. ˎˎSerial connection on SRG-360SHE is only supported for a one-on-one communication. Use a network connection when connecting multiple units.
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    29.97p compatible video switchers, video format converters What you can do 29.97p/25p/23.98p video can be input to a video switcher. Setup instructions BRC-X1000 compatible format Switch number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Image size/frame rate 3840×2160/29.97p 1920×1080/59.94p 1920×1080/59.94i No output
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    : Connecting cable with BNC connector Remote control signal: Network cable modified for terminal block connection (Cat 5e or higher) Signal flow Setup instructions 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the left as a reference, then turn them on. 2. Set the camera communication system using
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    . ˎˎYou can select the remote controller camera number and switch the remote camera tally lamp according to video switching input to MCX-500. Setup instructions 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the left as a reference, then turn them on. For details on MCX-500 and remote controller tally
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    02090 Chapter 2: Connection & Basic Settings:  Tally control from MCX-500 6. Select the [TALLY MODE] from the following two options. NORMAL When switching MCX-500 video, the RM-IP500 controlled camera switches and the RM-IP500 camera select block tally input lamp is lit. ON AIR TALLY When
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    /Remote controller BRC-X1000/H800 BRC-H900 SRG-300H SRG-300SE SRG-120DH RM-IP500 RM-IP10 Option board − − BRBK-SA1 BRBK-HSD2 BRBK-IP10 − − − Supported output HD SDI Switchable SDI (HD/SD) SD analog output Switchable SDI (HD/SD) Switchable SDI (HD/SD) HDMI SDI HDMI − − Connection interface Serial
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    03010 Chapter 2: Connection & Basic Settings:  Connection with AWS-750 Setup instructions This connection procedure uses an IP connection for explanation purposes. See the AWS-750 operation manual for serial connection configuration procedures. 1. Connect the devices using the diagram on the
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    Remote control signal: Network cable (Cat 5e or higher) Signal flow Setup instructions This connection procedure uses BRC-X1000/H800 and RCP-3500/3100/1500 for explanation purposes. See the HZC-BRCN1 operation manual for details on Bridge Mode connection when using camera control network adapter
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    following settings can also be configured in the Web menu. For information on Web menu settings and RCP-3100 details, see the RCP-3100 Operating Instructions. RCP-3100 Camera connected to RCP-3100 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway : 192.168.0.20 : 255.255.255.0 : 192.168.0.254 IP address
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    ) or 12V DC power supply. Use a compatible switching hub. ˎˎCNA-1 (sold separately) is required for BRC-H900 to RCP connection. See the HZC-BRCN1 operation manual for further details.
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    /1500 and MSU-1500 for explanation purposes. See the applicable operation manuals for procedures on how to configure other devices. 1. Connect the 19) and "IP address setting from RM-IP Setup Tool" (page 21) for instructions on how to set IP addresses. 3. Configure MSU-1500 network settings.  Press
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    following settings can also be configured in the Web menu. For information on Web menu settings and RCP-3100 details, see the RCP-3100 Operating Instructions. RCP-3100 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway : 192.168.0.20 : 255.255.255.0 : 192.168.0.254  Press and hold the CONFIG button to start
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    DC power supply. Use a compatible switching hub. ˎˎCNA-1 (sold separately) is required for BRC-H900 to RCP and MSU connection. See the HZC-BRCN1 operation manual for further details.
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    Tool from the NewTek website and install it on your computer. 3. Enable access to the camera from a web browser. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera. 4. Connect the computer and camera to an external network via a LAN cable, launch the NDI Tool, and attach the license to
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    Chapter 3 Products
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    4K/HD remote camera ˎˎThis camera features a 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and optical 12x zoom lens on an integrated swivel base. ˎˎBRC-X1000 supports the 4K format. ˎˎIt comes with two SDI outputs and one HDMI output as standard equipment. ˎˎA silent design enables unobtrusive operation sounds even
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    Image Zoom enables 40x zoom when shooting in HD. ˎˎThis single camera covers a shooting range from wide angle (approx. 70°) to telephoto. ˎˎPoE+ (IEEE802.3at) support enables power supply via a network cable. ˎˎIt is NDI® | HX capable and can be used to build live system with NDI® compatible devices
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    . ˎˎThis model is capable of 12x optical zoom. ˎˎThis single camera covers a shooting range from wide angle (approx. 70°) to telephoto. ˎˎPoE+ (IEEE802.3at) support enables power supply via a network cable. ˎˎIt is NDI® | HX capable and can be used to build live system with NDI® compatible devices
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    . ˎˎIn addition to its compact design, it employs a wide-angle lens of over 100°. This allows it to shoot without making the camera conspicuous. ˎˎIt supports various IP streaming, such as RTSP/RTMP/SRT. ˎˎIt is NDI® | HX capable and can be used to build live system with NDI® compatible devices
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    can be transmitted up to a distance of 600 m when connected to camera control unit HXCU-FB80 via a hybrid type optical fiber cable. 3G transmission is supported for 1080/59.94p signals and 1080/59.94i signals which can be simultaneously transmitted. HD trunk and HD prompters can also be used for
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    connected via LAN, up to 112 remote cameras can be controlled using just one RM-IP10. VISCA RS-422 and RS-232C connection are also supported. ˎˎA total of 16 preset positions can be activated for camera tilt and position. See below for examples of applications where this product is used. - Lecture
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    video switching, camera control, audio mixer, and live internet streaming functions. ˎˎIt enables simple control over video switching and audio mixing. The system supports six video inputs (HD/SD-SDI, composite, RGB, HDMI). ˎˎIt is equipped with two touch panel displays. The main screen is used for
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    04070 Chapter 3: Products: Optional items for BRC-H900 Optional items for BRC-H900 BRBK-IP10 BRBK-SF1 BRU-SF10 BRBK-HSD2 Card for LAN connection between BRC-H900 and remote controller ˎˎAttach to BRC-H900 to connect to IP remote controller RM-IP500, RM-IP10 via network. ˎˎHD-SDI/SD-SDI signal
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    control is so precise that it is almost as if a camera operator is manually controlling the movement. Click here or scan QR code to view a video than the human eye. ˎˎSuperimposed video on a hanging monitor or streaming service makes it possible for students sitting in the back of the classroom or
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    Chapter 4 Edge Analytics Appliance Application
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    0500 Chapter 4: Edge Analytics Appliance Application: Edge Analytics Appliance Application Configuration Edge Analytics Appliance Application Configuration Edge Analytics Appliance (Main unit) REA-C1000 [Application] Handwriting Extraction Permanent license: REA-L0100 Term licenses: REA-L0106, REA-
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    white board or blackboard. ˎˎThe contents written on the board can be saved in JPEG format using the one-shot log function. ˎˎStreaming distribution is supported, in addition to HDMI output. ˎˎCan be used together with the PTZ Auto Tracking (REA-L0200) function by connecting two cameras
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    can be set to "Upper Body" or "Fully Body". You can also adjust the angle as desired using the fine adjustment function.* ˎˎStreaming distribution is supported, in addition to HDMI output. * Support planned in firmware version 4.00 and later Computer for configuration/operation LAN HDMI
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    another application, it is possible to capture footage in the front and rear of the classroom suitable for faculty development. The REA-C1000 also supports IP output for recording the footage of multiple classrooms to recorders on a network. SRG-X400 SRG-X400 REA-C1000 + REA-L0300 IP recording
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    For example, you can enlarge or reduce the image of a person to the desired size and arrange it so that it fits the background image.* * Support planned in firmware version 4.00 and later Hints For better-looking composite shots, make sure to choose a shooting location without moving objects in the
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    , backward, left, and right. ˎˎInformation for up to 100 faces can be registered, allowing you to flexibly change the priority of tracking targets.* * Support planned in firmware version 4.00 and later Hints ˎˎThe Focus Area Cropping function is best for cropping subjects that move around such as
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    05060 Chapter 4: Edge Analytics Appliance Application: Recommended cameras for connection with Edge Analytics Appliance Recommended cameras for connection with Edge Analytics Appliance The recommended cameras for each application are as follows (as of December, 2020). Note Cameras other than the
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    Chapter 5 Appendix
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    (not lit): Follows CONFIG >RM SETUP >AE CONFIG setting in the RM menu. Manual focus adjustment Enabled when the AUTO FOCUS mode button is not lit. One-push auto Yes Yes - - - Yes Yes - *4 Yes: Supported -: Not supported SRG series *1 *2 *11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - Yes Yes *10 - - Yes - -
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    is not lit, and CONFIG setting is displayed >RM SETUP >AE CONFIG is set to MANUAL or GAIN Pri in the camera menu. Shutter speed display Enabled when the AE button is -H900 Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes *6 Yes *7 Yes: Supported - : Not supported SRG series *1 *2 *11 Yes *5 - Yes - - Yes Yes *6 Yes *7
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    the button for about one second. * See the RM-IP10 operation manual for instructions on how to change the preset speed. BRC-X1000/H800 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes: Supported - : Not supported
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    Gain B-Gain Black Level Offset Detail Auto/Manual Detail Level Detail Crispening Detail H/V Balance Color Bar Conditions Enabled when AE is set to MANUAL on the camera. Enabled when the camera preset mode Enabled when white balance is set to MANUAL on the camera. Enabled when Matrix is turned ON
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    06020 Chapter 5: Appendix: Pin assignments Pin assignments RS-422 RJ45 connector 1 8 1 8 Contact terminal block VISCA RS-422 123456789 IN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function TX- TX+ RX- GND GND RX+ N.C. N.C. OUT Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function RX- RX+ TX- GND GND TX+ N.C. N.C. Pin No. 1 2 3
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    , RM-IP10 SRG-300SE SRG-120DS, SRG-120DH, SRG-120DU, SRG-XB25 RS-422 connector RJ45 9-pin contact terminal block 9-pin contact terminal block Not supported RS-232C connector Not supported Mini DIN 8-pin type Not supported Mini DIN 8-pin type
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    06040 Chapter 5: Appendix: Pin assignments GPI I/O terminal (RM-IP500) 8 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 9 Signal TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 1 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 2 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 3 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 4 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 5 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT 6 TALLY IN /CONTACT OUT
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© 2017 Sony Corporation
Remote Camera System Guide
C-960-100-
14
(1)
EN