Sony BRC-Z700 Operating Instructions - Page 25

Overview M VISCA RS-422 connector Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the camera or another BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit. For the connection to the VISCA RS-422 connector, see "Using the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug" on page 90. N VISCA FUNCTION switches These switches are used for the VISCA communication settings. Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector) Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C. Switch 2 (Communication baud rate selector) Set to ON for 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps. Switches 3 to 5 (Camera address selectors) Set the address of the camera. Normally set to "0". With this setting, addresses are assigned to the cameras automatically in the connected order by pressing the POWER button while holding down the RESET button on the RMBR300 Remote Control Unit. You can assign the camera address "1" to "7" manually by setting these selectors as follows: Camera 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 address Switch 3 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Switch 4 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Switch 5 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON Switch 6 (59.94i/50i signal format selector) Set to ON for output of 50i signal format, or OFF for output of 59.94i signal format. Note Set the switches before you turn on the power of the unit. BRBK-MF1 HD Optical Multiplex Card (not supplied) (available with the BRC-Z700 only) BRBK-H700 1 R L AUDIO IN 2 BRU-H700 A AUDIO IN L/R jacks (phono type) Input an audio signal (stereo), which is output from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the BRU-H700 HD Optical Multiplex Unit via the Optical Fiber Cable. Note The audio input on this board accepts audio line signals only. When you input audio signals from a microphone, etc., it should be connected with a microphone amplifier so that audio signals with an appropriate audio level can be input. B Optical connector Performs the optical digital multiplex transmission of video, audio, external sync and control signals. A dustproof cap is attached at the factory. BRBK-HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Output Card (not supplied) (available with the BRC-Z700 only) BRBK-HSD1 1 SDI OUTPUT 2 SD HD A SDI OUTPUT connectors (BNC type) Supplies down-converted SD-SDI signals that conform to the SMPTE259M (for 59.94i signal format) or ITU-R BT.656 (50i signal format) serial digital interface standards, or HD-SDI signals that conform to the SMPTE292M serial digital interface standards. Select HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals with the HD/SD select switch. B HD/SD select switch Set the switch to SD to supply SD-SDI signals and HD to supply HD-SDI signals. Notes • SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals cannot be supplied simultaneously. • Set the SD/HD select switch before turning on the camera. • Do not push the switch forcibly with a screwdriver, etc. 25 Location and Function of Parts