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BRS-200
4-145-707-11 (1)
Remote Camera
Operating Switcher
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRS-200
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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5.Install the equipment while taking the operating Owner’s Record temperature of the equipment into consideration The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. the specifications of the Operation Manual. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony 6.When performing the installation, keep the following dealer regarding this product. space away from walls in order t
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For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem. For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deuts
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Precautions Operating and Storage Locations � Avoid operating and storing the switcher in the following locations: – Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) – Places exposed to direct sunlight for a long period or close to heating appliances – Close to sources of strong magnetism – Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters – Places exposed to strong vibration or shock � Using a mobile phone, etc. near th
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Table of Contents Precautions ......................................................................................4 Operating and Storage Locations .......................................................... 4 Cleaning................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 1 Overview Features............................................................................................9 System Configuration .....................................
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Connecting a DVI Signal Output Device ............................................ 36 Connecting Monitors to the PGM1 And PGM2 Connectors .............. 37 Connecting Monitors to the AUX1 And AUX2 Connectors .............. 37 Connecting a Monitor or Projector Equipped with a DVI Input......... 38 Connecting a Computer for Storing the Setting Data.......................... 38 Connecting an External Sync Signal ................................................... 39 Installation and Connection of t
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Using Still Images Stored in Frame Memory...............................83 Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics ..................................................................................85 Composing Video Using the Luminance Key..................................... 87 Composing Video Using DSK Split.................................................... 88 Composing Video Using the Chroma Key.......................................... 91 Checking the Results of Compo
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MEM Menu ....................................................................................... 133 WIPE Menu....................................................................................... 133 MATT Menu ..................................................................................... 134 DSK Menu......................................................................................... 134 PIP Menu........................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1 Chapter Features The Sony Remote Camera Operating Switcher is a compact switcher, incorporating functions for controlling up to seven BRC-series cameras, and video switching functions that support HD signals. Flexible input/output configuration Optional interface boards can be installed in the switcher, and a combination of these interface boards allows you to accept various inputs according to your requirements. An input of DVI signal and eight inputs of SDI
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Chapter 1 Overview System Configuration The BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher has various system capabilities with the use of optional equipment. This section describes typical four system configurations. Basic Configuration BRC-series cameras with the HD-SDI Monitor with the multi-viewer output card attached feature (LMD-series monitor, etc.) + – + – + – + – + – + – ... 900 t 910 t 911 t 912 918 SDI IN 3 DVI-I OUT SDI IN 2 ON OFF POWER RS-232C Control cable SDI IN 1 (supplied) PG
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T W Chapter 1 Overview Configuration for a Live Event Camcorder equipped with the HD-SDI output (PVM-series video cameras, etc.) Monitor for Monitor for previewing programming Monitor for multi-viewing (LMD-series monitors, (LMD-series monitors, (LMD-series monitors, etc.) etc.) etc.) + + + – – – + + + – – – + + + SDI IN 4 – – – + + + – – – + + + – – – + + + – – – SDI IN 3 AUX1 PGM2 AUX2 SDI IN 2 ON OFF POWER Control cable RS-232C SDI IN 1 PGM1 (supplied) BRS-200 7 89 MENU REMOTE CAMERA
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Chapter 1 Overview Configuration for a Presentation Monitor for multi-viewing BRC-series cameras with the Projector for projecting the program (LMD-series monitors, etc.) HD-SDI output card attached image on the screen + – + – + – + – + – + – ... 900 t 910 t 911 t 912 918 SDI IN 3 DVI-I OUT on the BRSA-20DD2* DVI-I OUT SDI IN 2 ON OFF POWER DVI-I IN on the SDI IN 1 PGM1 BRSA-20DD1* Control cable (supplied) BRS-200 7 89 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER DSK PIP SETUP CAMERA MENU UP 45
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Chapter 1 Overview Configuration for Presentation Using Two Projectors Projector for projecting Projector for projecting BRC-series cameras with the Monitor for multi-viewing the program images on presentation materials HD-SDI output card attached (LMD-series monitors, etc.) the screen from a computer + – + – + – + – + – + – SDI IN 3 DVI-I OUT on the * BRSA-20DD2 AUX1 DVI-I OUT SDI IN 2 ON OFF POWER SDI IN 1 DVI-I IN on the * PGM1 BRSA-20DD1 Control cable (supplied) BRS-200 7 89 MENU
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Chapter 1 Overview Structure of Switched or Composed Video Output by Video Switching Background video Foreground video PIP video Program video DSK FILL video DSK SOURCE video The structure of the images to be switched or composed Select the DSK FILL video by pressing the DSK button by video switching is shown above. and DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons. To compose the DSK For the detailed operations, see Chapter 4 “Switching FILL video, press the DSK AUTO button. Operation.” DSK SOURCE (Downstream
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts Locations and Functions 2 Chapter of Parts Note Control Panel You can set for a warning beep to sound if the switcher is incorrectly operated. Set “BEEP” to “On” on menu page 944 to enable the beep sound (page 139). The parts on the control panel are grouped into 1 to 9 according to their functions, as shown below. See the pages in parentheses for more details. 5 Menu/snapshot/camera position section (page 21) 6 Display panel / camera/switcher/
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts 1 Mode Buttons The buttons and controls on the switcher function Note according to the mode switched between CAM (camera) The function modes of the switcher consist of CAM mode and SW (switcher) mode with the mode buttons. (camera) mode, SW (switcher) mode and menu mode. To switch the switcher to menu mode, press the MENU button in 5 Menu/snapshot/camera position section (page 21). DOWN NEAR FAR 0. CLEAR RECALL F1 F2 F3 F4 PAGE CENTER CAM MENU/
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts 2 CAMERA/DSK/AUX Bus Section The buttons in this section differ in function depending on The functions of the buttons are explained for both modes whether the switcher is in CAM mode or SW mode. individually. 5 O P AF button / AUX 2 button 6 BK LIGHT button / PGM button 4 AUTO/MANUAL button / AUX 1 button 7 SPT LIGHT button / PVW button 3 PST SPD button / PIP button 8 O P AWB button / MV button 2 P/T RST button / DSK button BK LIGHT SPT LIGHT O P AW
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts g SPT LIGHT (spotlight) button AUX2 connector. When you select the video output This button functions only for the BRC-H700, BRC-Z700 from the AUX1 or AUX2 connector with any of the or BRC-Z330. PGM, PVW or MV buttons, embedded audio is not When the exposure mode of the camera is set to FULL output. Ancillary data included in the SDI input signal AUTO, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri or GAIN Pri, press to are not output if “FS” is set to “On” for the SDI s
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts 3 Cross-Point Bus Section The cross-point bus section includes two types of cross- buttons. This section functions for modes other than SW point buttons, PGM select buttons and NEXT select mode. 1 PGM select buttons PGM 1 23456789 10 11 12 NEXT 123456789 10 11 12 2 NEXT select buttons a PGM (program) select buttons The signal output from the PGM connector is called PGM (program) output video. Use these buttons to select a background image of the p
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts 4 Effect Transition Section The effect transition section is used for effect transition in video switching. This section is used for modes other than SW mode. 1 PIP AUTO button DSK PIP 2 DSK AUTO button 9 Transition lever AUTO AUTO 3 REV button 4 N/R button N/R REV MX WIPE 5 MIX button 6 WIPE button AUTO CUT 7 AUTO TRANS button TRANS 8 CUT button q; Transition indicator a PIP AUTO (automatic picture-in-picture) button b DSK AUTO (automatic downstre
