4-145-707-11 (1) BRS-200 Remote Camera Operating Switcher Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 5.Install the equipment while taking the operating temperature of the equipment into consideration For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to the specifications of the Operation Manual. 6.
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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.
Table of Contents Precautions ......................................................................................4 Operating and Storage Locations .......................................................... 4 Cleaning................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 1 Overview Features............................................................................................ 9 System Configuration .................................................
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 ...................................................
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..........................................
MEM Menu ....................................................................................... 133 WIPE Menu....................................................................................... 133 MATT Menu ..................................................................................... 134 DSK Menu......................................................................................... 134 PIP Menu...........................................................................................
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Overview Overview 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.
System Configuration Chapter 1 Overview 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 output card attached Monitor with the multi-viewer feature (LMD-series monitor, etc.) + – + – + – + – + – + – 900 t 910 t 911 t 912...
Configuration for a Live Event D HOL L J j S G/ l s Monitor for programming (LMD-series monitors, etc.) W A B T Monitor for previewing (LMD-series monitors, etc.) + SDI IN 4 Monitor for multi-viewing (LMD-series monitors, etc.) + Chapter 1 Overview Camcorder equipped with the HD-SDI output (PVM-series video cameras, etc.
Configuration for a Presentation Chapter 1 Overview BRC-series cameras with the HD-SDI output card attached Monitor for multi-viewing (LMD-series monitors, etc.) Projector for projecting the program image on the screen + – + – + – + – + – + – 900 t 910 t 911 t 912...
Configuration for Presentation Using Two Projectors Monitor for multi-viewing (LMD-series monitors, etc.
Structure of Switched or Composed Video Output by Video Switching Chapter 1 Overview B Background video Foreground video F PIP video P Program video B DSK FILL video P DSK SOURCE video F The structure of the images to be switched or composed by video switching is shown above. For the detailed operations, see Chapter 4 “Switching Operation.” Background video The background video is an image before you apply an effect such as wipe and mix.
Locations and Functions of Parts Chapter 2 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.
1 Mode Buttons The buttons and controls on the switcher function according to the mode switched between CAM (camera) mode and SW (switcher) mode with the mode buttons. The function modes of the switcher consist of CAM (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). Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts DOWN 0 .
2 CAMERA/DSK/AUX Bus Section The buttons in this section differ in function depending on whether the switcher is in CAM mode or SW mode. The functions of the buttons are explained for both modes individually.
g SPT LIGHT (spotlight) button This button functions only for the BRC-H700, BRC-Z700 or BRC-Z330. When the exposure mode of the camera is set to FULL AUTO, SHUTTER Pri, IRIS Pri or GAIN Pri, press to light up this button, enabling the spotlight compensation function of the camera. Pressing this button again to make it go dark disables the spotlight compensation function.
3 Cross-Point Bus Section The cross-point bus section includes two types of crosspoint buttons, PGM select buttons and NEXT select buttons. This section functions for modes other than SW mode. 1 PGM select buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts PGM 2 NEXT select buttons a PGM (program) select buttons The signal output from the PGM connector is called PGM (program) output video.
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.
are overlapped during transition of the background video (mix). Note When wipe is selected, mix mode is canceled. Note When mix is selected, wipe mode is canceled. g AUTO TRANS (automatic transition) button When you press to light up this button, an effect is automatically executed within the preset transition time during transition of the background video (AUTO TRANS function) (page 69).
Top menu list Pressing one of numeric buttons 4 to 9 displays the top menu listed below. The corresponding button lights up.
e CLEAR button x When menu mode is selected When this button is pressed, the last two digits of the menu page reset to “00.” x When CAM mode is selected When this button is pressed, the camera position number displayed on the display panel disappears. For procedures for menu page input, see “To display the menu” on page 22. x When CAM mode is selected Use numeric buttons 0 to 9 to enter the camera position number.
x When SW mode is selected You can use the adjustment controls for the following operations and adjustments: Setting status in SW mode Switcher mode SW MODE SNAP:80 Setting items MV TYPE 4 Snapshot number XPT HOLD On ME AUTO 30 Setting values Setting status in CAM mode Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts Input signal SIG:CAM1 FOCUS POS:12 MANUAL Camera position number Setting items SPEED 1/1000 CONSTANT CONSTANT 1/8 15/24 Setting values b Adjustment controls (F1/FOCUS, F2/BRIGHT, F3/ZOOM
ZOOM control You can change the zoom speed when you operate the zoom by using the dial on the upper part of the joystick. Press the control to switch between “CONSTANT” and “VARIABLE.” Turn the control to select the speed from among 1/8 to 8/8. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts PAN/TILT (panning/tilting) control You can change the panning and tilting speed when you operate panning/tilting by using the joystick. Press the control to switch between “CONSTANT” and “VARIABLE.
7 Camera Menu/Location Control Section The buttons in this section differ in function depending on whether the switcher is in CAM or SW mode. The functions of the buttons are explained for both modes individually.
Note Note that the joystick does not function if the X, Y and Z buttons are all unlit. 8 Joystick Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts The functions of the joystick differ depending on whether the switcher is in CAM or SW mode. The functions of the joystick are explained for both modes individually. Joystick x Functions in CAM mode Use the joystick for panning, tilting and zooming operations of the camera selected with the CAMERA button in the CAMERA/DSK/AUX bus section.
9 Rear Panel Section 1 PROCESSOR connector 2 DC IN 12V connector 3 Power switch Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts DC IN 12V 5 Bit switches 4 Attachment hole for antitheft wire a PROCESSOR connector Connect to the PANEL connector on the Processor Unit with the supplied control cable. b DC IN 12V connector Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. c Power switch Turns the Control Panel ON/OFF.
Processor Unit Front Panel 2 Rack mounting attachment screws 1 POWER switch and indicator POWER b Rack mounting attachment screws Use these screws to attach the supplied rack mount brackets for installing the switcher in a rack. Four screws each on the right and left sides are attached at the factory. a POWER switch and indicator Turns the Processor Unit ON/OFF. Press the ? side of the switch to turn it on. The indicator lights up in green.
c OUT (output) card slot Insert the BRSA-20DD2 interface board (not supplied). d DVI-I OUT (DVI-I output) connector Connect to the DVI input connector on a monitor. e U (ground) terminal Used to connect to a ground lead. Connect a ground lead when you use this switcher. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts f ~ AC IN connector Connect to an AC outlet with the supplied power cord. g SDI IN (SDI input) 1 to 4 connectors (BNC type) Input an SDI signal from a video camera or VCR (player).
BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Input Board (Not Supplied) BRSA-20DD2 DVI Output Board (Not Supplied) SDI IN 5 to 8 connectors 5 6 7 DVI-I OUT connector 8 DVI-I OUT SDI IN DVI-I OUT (DVI-I output) connector Connect to the DVI input on a monitor. Up to two monitors can be used, using this connector and the DVI-I OUT connector on the Processor Unit. The connector complies with the DVI-I standards and is able to handle both digital RGB and analog RGB signals.
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Preparations Chapter 3 This chapter describes connections with peripheral devices. Connect the peripheral devices, connect and install the switcher, then perform the basic setup of the switcher using the menus.
Connecting VISCA Cameras Up to seven Sony BRC-series VISCA-compatible cameras can be connected to the switcher. BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI input board (not supplied) 5 IN1 6 7 8 IN2 OUT 2 3 SDI IN 4 PGM1 PGM2 AUX1 AUX2 GPI I/O ~AC IN DVI-I OUT SDI IN 1 PANEL LAN(10/100) REMOTE REF IN REF OUT GENLOCK SDI OUT RS-232C RS-422 VISCA to SDI IN 1 to 4 VISCA RS-422 connector plug (supplied) Chapter 3 Preparations First camera VISCA RS-422 connecting cable (See page 150.
To connect the video cable Connect the SDI outputs on cameras to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors on the switcher. Notes • To output an SDI video signal from a BRC-series camera, installing the interface board that enables output of a SDI signal in the camera is required. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the camera. • Installing the optional BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI input board enables connection of up to seven BRC-series cameras.
Connecting a Video Output Device Such as a Camera Other Than a BRCSeries Camera Connect a camera or video output device equipped with an SDI output to the SDI IN connector on the switcher. 5 IN1 6 7 8 IN2 OUT CONPOSITE 2 ~AC IN DVI-I OUT Y/C ANALOG IN SDI IN 1 3 4 PGM1 PGM2 SDI IN AUX1 AUX2 GPI I/O PANEL LAN(10/100) REMOTE REF IN REF OUT GENLOCK SDI OUT RS-232C RS-422 VISCA Camera, etc.
Connecting Monitors to the PGM1 And PGM2 Connectors Program videos are output from the PGM1 and PGM2 connectors. These two connectors output the same signal. Connect the PGM1 and PGM2 connectors on the switcher to the SDI inputs on a monitor or VCR.
Connecting a Monitor or Projector Equipped with a DVI Input You can monitor an image by connecting a computer display or projector equipped with a DVI input to the DVI-I OUT connector on the switcher. Installing the optional BRSA-20DD2 DVI output board to the OUT card slot on the switcher enables connection of two monitors equipped with DVI inputs at the same time.
Connecting an External Sync Signal To synchronize with the connected video devices, input the reference signal from an external reference signal generator to the REF IN connector on the switcher and to the external video sync signal input (EXT SYNC IN connector for the BRC-series cameras).
Installation and Connection of the Switcher This section describes installation and connection of the switcher. Installing an Interface Board Install an optional interface board in the card slot at the rear of the Processor Unit. The Processor Unit has three card slots at the rear. Some of the interface boards are restricted with regard to installation in some of these three card slots.
Remove the 14 screws to remove the top panel of the Processor Unit. 2 Remove the two screws to remove the card slot cover. 3 Insert the interface board into the attachment position. Chapter 3 Preparations 1 Align the connectors and insert the board securely as far as it will go. 4 Attach the interface board to the card slot using the four attachment screws supplied with the interface board and two screws removed in step 2. Note Tighten the screws in the order a to f, as shown in the illustration.
5 Reinstall the top panel of the Processor Unit using the 14 screws removed in step 1. Tighten the screws in the order A, B, C, D, E, and F. D C F B E A F Chapter 3 Preparations E 6 Reset the setting data of the switcher to the factory preset settings. Display menu page 955, turn the F2 control to display “ Reboot” under “FACT SET,” then press the F2 control. The setting data stored in the switcher will be reset to the factory preset settings.
Control Panel Power cord for AC power adaptor (supplied) ON PROCESSOR OFF DC IN 12V DC IN 12V PROCESSOR to an AC outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) Control cable (supplied) PANEL Processor Unit IN2 1 2 3 4 PGM1 OUT PGM2 SDI IN AUX1 AUX2 ~AC IN DVI-I OUT GPI I/O PANEL LAN(10/100) SDI OUT REMOTE REF IN REF OUT RS-232C RS-422 GENLOCK VISCA AC power cord (supplied) ~ AC IN to an AC outlet 1 Connect the PANEL connector on the Processor Unit to the PROCESSOR connector on the Co
3 Connect the Control Panel to an AC outlet with the AC power adaptor (supplied) and the power cord for the AC power adaptor (supplied). 1Insert the DC plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 12V jack in the direction indicated in the illustration below. DC IN 12V Chapter 3 Preparations 2Fix the supplied DC IN plug retainer by tightening the two supplied screws (+M3 × 6).
Turning on the Power After the connection between the Processor Unit and the Control Panel is complete, turn on the power of the switcher following the steps below. 2 BRS-200 7 DSK 8 9 PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT 1 2 3 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU UP LEFT FINE ENTER DIRECT RECALL FOCUS BRIGHT ZOOM PAN/TILT RIGHT PRESET EXIT X Y Z DOWN 0 .
Menu Operation You can set up your system, select various effects for switching operation, etc. while viewing the menus displayed on the display panel. Three-digit menu page numbers are assigned to all the setting menus individually. You can display the desired setting menu directly by specifying the menu page with the numeric buttons. You can also use the adjustment controls located below the display panel to display the setting menus or to change the setting values.
Note To specify a three-digit menu page, press the numeric button for the third digit of the number, the . (dot) button then the second and first digits in sequence. To display other menu pages Use the PAGE and EXIT buttons below the display panel or the numeric buttons and . (dot) button. Each digit of the menu page indicates the layer of the menu. The third digit indicates the first layer, the second digit the second layer, and the first digit the third layer.
To change the last two digits Press the MENU or EXIT button to display the upper-layer menu then specify the menu page. Press the MENU or EXIT button then press the . (dot) button, numeric button for the second digit and first digit in sequence. When the third layer of the menu is displayed, press the MENU or EXIT button twice then press the . (dot) button, numeric button for the second digit and first digit in sequence.
Displays either the upper or lower setting item or changes the setting value. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise Displays the lower-layer menu of the highlighted menu. If “Exec” or “ ” is displayed in the menu, pressing the control executes the selected setting. Depending on the settings, a message that prompts you to store or clear the setting or a notification to reboot the system may appear. Press • Some settings may be reset to the factory preset settings by holding the control pressed.
Basic Setups for the Switcher This section describes the basic setup items for the switcher. Set up the switcher before starting video switching or camera-control operations. Setting the Video Signal Format and Aspect Ratio (Menu Page 951) This menu is used to set the signal format and the aspect ratio supported by the switcher. 1 Display menu page 951. Chapter 3 Preparations For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. SYSTEM SYS MODE 2 FORMAT FRAME ASPECT HD 59.
Setting Up the Video Input Signals To identify the video input signals (menu page 921) You can name a video signal input to the switcher. 1 Display menu page 921. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. INPUT NAME 2 SIGNAL IN 1 RENAME (4 chars.
Selectable characters (Space) ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , – . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijkl mnopqrstuvwxyz{|}˜ When the setting is complete Press the CAM mode button or SW mode button to exit menu mode. If you change the setting, “Save setup data? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” appears on the display panel. Press the PAGE button to store the data.
To disable the select button Use this function if you are not using any of select buttons 1 to 12. On menu page 922, turn the F1 control to select the number of the select button to be disabled under “XPT BTN.” Turn the F4 control to set “INHIBIT” (inhibition) to “On”. The selected button will no longer operate even if you press the button. When the setting is complete Press the CAM mode button or SW mode button to exit menu mode.
Setting Up the Video Output Signals To set the DVI output (menu page 932) The menu is used to set the type of video output from the DVI-I OUT connector on the switcher and the resolution of that output video. 1 Display menu page 932. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. OUTPUT DVI Chapter 3 Preparations 2 BOARD STD BUSSEL PGM RESO XGA 2/6 932 Turn the F1 control to display the DVI-I output connector that you wish to set up under “BOARD.
To set up multi-viewer output (menu page 934) The menu is used to set up multi-viewer output. 1 Display menu page 934. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. OUTPUT MV 2 TYPE WINDOW SIGNAL 4/6 4 1 PGM 934 Turn the F1 control to select the type of multi-viewer output under “TYPE.” You can select from among 1 (full screen), 4-, 10- and 16-picture multiviewer.
Type of multi-viewer and picture number Type of multi-viewer Picture number Factory preset output video TYPE1 1 PGM TYPE4 Chapter 3 Preparations 1 2 PVW PGM 3 4 IN 1 IN 2 1 2 PVW PGM TYPE10 TYPE16 3 4 5 6 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 7 8 9 10 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 1 2 3 4 PVW PGM FM 1 FM 2 5 6 7 8 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 9 10 11 12 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 13 14 15 16 IN 9 MAT1 MAT2 CLBR When the setting is complete Press the CAM mode button or SW mode butt
lower string (NEXT select button) indicates the next program output video (lights in orange). When the lever is in the lower end position, the button of the lower string (NEXT select button) indicates the current program output video (lights in red), and the button of the upper string (PGM select button) indicates the next program output video (lights in orange). The menu is used to select bus toggle or bus fixed mode. 1 Display menu page 943.
Notes • If you select a model name that is different from the connected cameras, a warning message appears when the switcher is turned on. In this case, select the correct model or select “Auto” in this menu. • Set the VISCA communication mode on the cameras to the same as that on the switcher. For how to set the VISCA communication mode on the camera, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the cameras. 5 Press the F4 control to confirm the settings described in steps 2 to 4.
3 Turn the F3 control to set the same VISCA ID as that set on the camera under “VISCA ID.” You can select VISCA ID 1 to 7 or “Off.” Pressing the CAMERA button set in step 2 enables you to control a BRCseries camera with the same VISCA ID as selected in this step. When “Off” is selected, no camera can be controlled with the CAMERA button selected in step 2. Note You can assign the same VISCA ID to two or more CAMERA buttons. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to assign a VISCA ID to each of the CAMERA buttons.
4 Turn the F3 control to display “ Exec” then press the F3 control. The selected camera is turned on/off according to the setting in step 3. Repeating steps 2 to 4 allows the switcher to control each of the cameras. To turn on all the VISCA cameras in conjunction with the power of the switcher Turn the F4 control to set “AUTO ON” to “On.” You can turn on all the connected VISCA cameras automatically when the switcher is turned on.
Rebooting the switcher is required after the settings are changed, and “Reboot system? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” appears on the display panel. 6 Press the PAGE button. The switcher reboots, and the changed settings are enabled. Note If “FTP” is set to “Disable,” the connection between the switcher and the computer via LAN is disconnected. The switcher will not respond to any response such as ping from the connected computer.
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Switching Operation Chapter 4 Before Starting the Switching Operation Enabling SW Mode Press to light up the SW mode button on the Control Panel. The switcher enters SW (switcher) mode. The display panel switches to SW MODE display. Chapter 4 Switching Operation You have set up the input/output video signals for switching operation with “Basic Setups of the Switcher” in “Chapter 3 Preparations.
button or enables SW mode. Release your hands from the joystick before you press the SW mode button. • When you press the SW mode button, the message “Save setup data? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” or “Reboot system? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” may appear. Press the PAGE button. The switcher enters SW mode after saving the data or rebooting the system. If you press the EXIT button, the switcher enters menu mode without storing the data. Press the SW mode button again.
Basics of Video Switching In video switching, one input video is switched to another, then the final program video is output from the PGM output connector. Composition of the images is also available. This section describes the most basic switching functions. See the relevant sections for details on switching and composing operations. Note Before starting, set up the switcher referring to “Basic Setups for the Switcher” in Chapter 3 (page 50).
Switching the Video with a Cut This method switches the video instantaneously without applying any effect. This is the most basic form of switching.
Note It is convenient for selecting the video if you use the multi-viewer feature (page 55) to display multiple input videos on a monitor at the same time. In the multiviewer display, the current program output video is boxed in a red frame.
Example: When you press the PGM select button 1 and NEXT select button 4 Before the CUT button is pressed Lights in red PGM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lights in orange After the CUT button was pressed Lights in red PGM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter 4 Switching Operation Lights in orange Each press of the CUT button switches the program output video.
Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect) Instead of an instantaneous switching of the videos, you can gradually switch from one video to another while applying various effects. This video switching is called “transition effect.
To use the transition lever Moving the transition lever in the direction of the lit indicator enables execution of a transition according to the movement of the lever. When you move the lever as far as it will go in the direction of the lit indicator, the transition is complete. Then the indicator on the opposite end lights up instead. To change the direction of transition • Using the REV button Press to light up the REV button to enable transition in the reverse direction.
Switching the Video with a Dissolve Effect (Mix) A gradual transition is done from the current video to the next video while both videos are overlapped. Basic operation of a dissolve effect The basic procedure for a dissolve is as follows: Press the MIX button. Execute a transition. 1 Press the MIX button. Chapter 4 Switching Operation Select the video to be output next with the NEXT select buttons. The MIX button lights up in orange.
3 Use the AUTO TRANS button or transition lever to execute a transition. The program output video gradually switches to the video selected with the NEXT select button while one video dissolves to the other. Each time you press the AUTO TRANS button or move the transition lever, the program output video switches to the video selected with the NEXT select button while one video dissolves the other. Note You can change the transition time for executing a transition using the AUTO TRANS button.
1 Press the WIPE button. The WIPE button lights up in orange. DSK AUTO PIP AUTO N/R REV MX WIPE AUTO TRANS CUT WIPE button Note 2 Turn the F3 control to select one of the wipe patterns. You can select from among 20 patterns.
Notes • You can change the transition time for executing a transition using the AUTO TRANS button. For details, see “Setting the Transition Time” on page 80. • You can set a border for the boundary between the videos switched by a wipe. For details, see “Setting a Border for a Wipe or PIP” on page 81. • You can store up to 10 wipe settings in the switcher and can easily recall them. For details, see “Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items” on page 97.
Composing Videos Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) You can compose videos, using the picture-in-picture feature, by embedding a video within another video as a small window. Embedded video Note For details, see “Checking the Results of Composite Video (Effect Preview)” on page 96.
Executing Picture-in-Picture 1 2 3 4 BRS-200 7 8 9 DSK PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU UP LEFT FINE ENTER DIRECT RECALL FOCUS 1 2 3 PRESET 0 .
• You can crop an unwanted portion of an embedded video. For details, see “To crop an embedded video for picture-in-picture” on page 79. Adjusting the Size and Display Position of an Embedded Video in Picture-inPicture You can set the size and display position of a video to be embedded in picturein-picture.
4 Incline the joystick forward, backward, left, or right to specify the display position of the embedded video. to move the embedded video up right left down To display the embedded video in the center of the screen Press the CENTER button. The embedded picture is reduced in size by half and displayed centered.
5 Turn the F1 and F2 controls to set the display position of the embedded video. V POS: to set the vertical position within the range of –9.00 to 9.00 H POS: to set the horizontal position within the range of –16.00 to 16.00 Note The selectable range for “H POS” is –12.00 to 12.00 when “FORMAT” is set to “SD” on menu page 951. To crop an embedded video for picture-in-picture You can crop an unwanted portion of a video and embed it in picture-in-picture. 1 Press to light up the MENU button.
Setting the Transition Time The transition time indicates the duration of an effect from the beginning to the end in units of frames. You can set the transition time for executing a transition using the AUTO TRANS, PIP AUTO or DSK AUTO button within the range of 0 to 999 frames. 1 Press to light up the SW mode button to set the switcher to SW mode. The setting value of the transition time is displayed on the display panel above the F4 control.
Setting a Border for a Wipe or PIP The boundary of videos to be switched with a wipe or the frame of an embedded video in picture-in-picture are referred to as a “border.” You can set the color and width of a border. For a wipe For picture-in-picture Border Border Set a wipe pattern or a video to be embedded for picture-in-picture, referring to “Switching the Video with a Wipe” (page 72) or “Adjusting the Size and Display Position of an Embedded Video in Picture-in-Picture” (page 77).
Using the Color Bars or Color Mattes The switcher incorporates the color bars for adjustment and testing and the color mattes used as a background. You can assign these video signals to the PGM or NEXT select buttons to use them for video switching or composition. Assigning the Color Bar or Color Matte to the PGM or NEXT Select Button Open menu page 922 and set “CLBR” (color bar), “MAT1” (color matte 1), or “MAT2” (color matte 2) under “SIGNAL.” INPUT ASSIGN XPT BTN 1 SIGNAL CLBR NAME (4 chars.
Using Still Images Stored in Frame Memory You can store the input video in frame memory as a still image and use it as a video source. The switcher has two frame memories: FM 1 and FM 2. You can store one still image in each frame memory. 1 Display menu page 410. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46.
Notes • The still image stored in nonvolatile memory is retained even if the power for the switcher is turned off. However, the still image in frame memory that is not stored in nonvolatile memory, is lost when the switcher is turned off. • To recall the still image from nonvolatile memory and store it in frame memory, set “LOAD” to “ FM 1,” “ FM 2,” or “ Both” on menu page 430. • When the switcher is turned on, the data in nonvolatile memory will automatically be loaded into frame memory.
Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics You can add characters or graphics to a video that includes any effect or composition. In the flow of the procedure for outputting the final program video, this action is executed in the lowest downstream and called “downstream key (DSK).” This function is useful for superimposing characters.
1 2 3 5 BRS-200 7 8 9 DSK PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER FOCUS 1 2 3 CAMERA MENU UP LEFT FINE ENTER DIRECT RECALL BRIGHT ZOOM PAN/TILT RIGHT PRESET EXIT X Y Z DOWN 0 .
Note You can change the transition time for executing the transition by pressing the DSK AUTO button. For details, see “Setting the Transition Time” on page 80. Composing Video Using the Luminance Key A video is created by detecting the differences of the components of brightness (luminance) to cut unwanted portions from the DSK FILL video. This method is referred to as “luminance key.
3 Press one of the DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons to specify a video to be composed with the DSK composition (DSK FILL video). 4 Display menu page 710. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. 5 DSK TYPE FILL SOURCE KEYMODE Lum (4 chars.) ---- INVERT Off 1/6 710 Turn the F1 control to select “Lum” (luminance) under “TYPE.” Note If you wish to compose a dark portion on a bright background in the image, turn the F4 control to select “On” under “INVERT.
DSK FILL video DSK split composition Background video LESSON 1 DSK SOURCE video Basic operation of DSK split Link the DSK FILL video with the DSK SOURCE video on menu page 941. Chapter 4 Switching Operation Set the switcher to SW mode. Press the DSK button. Select the DSK FILL video with one of the DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons. Select “Split” for “TYPE” on menu page 710. Adjust the video to be composed on menu page 720. Execute downstream key composition with the DSK AUTO button.
3 Turn the F3 (or F4) control to select a DSK SOURCE video under “SIGNAL” and “SOURCE.” Note The settings of “XPT BTN” and “FILL,” and those of “SIGNAL” and “SOURCE” change simultaneously. 4 Press to light up the SW mode button to set the switcher to SW mode. Note If you change the DSK source video in step 3, “Save setup data? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” appears on the display panel. Press the PAGE button to store the data. Chapter 4 Switching Operation 5 Press to light up the DSK button.
Note If “DSK CLN” is set to “On” on menu page 933, the composite DSK video is not displayed in the preview window. Set “DSK CLN” to “Off” (page 96). When a transition is complete, the composite video disappears from the preview window even if “DSK CLN” is set to “Off.” To use a monochromatic image (color matte) as a DSK FILL video 1 Display menu page 750. DSK MAT LUM 0.0 SAT 0.0 HUE 0.
Set the switcher to SW mode. Press the DSK button. Select a DSK FILL video with one of the DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons. Select “Chroma” for “TYPE” on menu page 710. Specify the chroma key manually on menu page 740. Specify the chroma key automatically using the joystick. Chapter 4 Switching Operation Execute downstream key composition with the DSK AUTO button.
DSK KEYMODE 5 TYPE Chroma FILL (4 chars.) SOURCE ---- INVERT Off 1/6 710 Turn the F1 control to select “Chroma” under “TYPE.” Note You can change the DSK FILL video selected with the DSK/AUX buttons by turning the F2 control. 6 Press the PAGE button twice to display menu page 730. DSK AUTO CK 7 CURSORON Exec AUTO Exec 3/6 730 Press the F1 (CURSORON) control or turn the dial on the upper part of the joystick clockwise. The cross cursor appears in the preview window.
To reduce the moving speed of the joystick When you press to light up the FINE button, the speed for changing the setting with the joystick is reduced, and you can make fine adjustment of the position of the cross cursor. Pressing the FINE button again to make it go dark restores the normal moving speed. Note The joystick is operable only when the X, Y, or Z button is lit. The X button corresponds to horizontal movement of the cursor and the Y button to vertical movement.
7 Turn the F1, F2, F3, and F4 controls to adjust the composite video displayed in preview window. CLIP: to adjust the clipped status of a background image within the range of 0 to 100 GAIN: to adjust the sharpness of the outline within the range of 0.0 to 100.0 HUE: to adjust the hue within the range of 0.0 to 359.5 in units of 0.5 ANGLE: to adjust the area of the color space within the range of 5.0 to 90.0 in units of 0.
Checking the Results of Composite Video (Effect Preview) You can check and adjust the results of PIP (picture-in-picture) or DSK (downstream key) composition in the preview window before displaying it as program output video. 1 Display menu page 933. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. OUTPUT PVWMODE 2 DSK CLN PIP CLN 3/6 On On 933 Turn the F1 or F2 control to set the output mode in the preview window.
Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items You can store the settings of a wipe, PIP (picture-in-picture), and setting menu items in the registers of the switcher and recall them as required.
If “DIRECT” is not displayed, press the F3 control to display it. 4 Turn the F3 control to display “SS” (snapshot), “Wipe,” or “PIP” under “DIRECT” according to the setting you wish to store. “SNAP:,” “WIPE:,” or “PIP:” is displayed at the bottom left of the display panel. Example of a wipe: SW MODE WIPE: 5 MV TYPE XPT HOLD DIRECT ME AUTO 4 Off Wipe 30 Check that the DIRECT RECALL button is not lit. If the DIRECT RECALL button is lit, press the button to make it go dark.
6 Press the RECALL button. The setting of a snapshot, wipe, or PIP stored in the selected register number is recalled. Direct recall function If you light up the DIRECT RECALL button in step 4, you can recall the setting stored in one of register numbers 0 to 9 easily by pressing the corresponding numeric button 0 to 9. This direct recall function is convenient for you to switch the setting instantaneously, as you can recall the stored setting with one press of the button.
Chapter 4 Switching Operation 100 Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items
VISCA Camera Operations Chapter 5 Before Operating the Camera The switcher is equipped with a VISCA connector. VISCA (Video System Control Architecture) is a technology that provides capability of control of a video device from external equipment. This chapter describes the procedure for remote control of Sony VISCAcompatible BRC-series cameras connected with the switcher.
Setting the Switcher to CAM mode Press to light up the CAM mode button on the control panel. The two CAM mode buttons function the same. The switcher switches to CAM mode. The display panel enters CAM mode and displays the selected camera name on the upper left.
Selecting the Camera to Be Controlled This section explains how to select the camera you wish to control from the switcher. 1 BRS-200 7 8 9 DSK PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT 1 2 3 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU UP LEFT FINE ENTER DIRECT RECALL FOCUS BRIGHT ZOOM PAN/TILT RIGHT PRESET EXIT X Y Z DOWN 0 .
Controlling the Camera The switcher is able to control focus, exposure, white balance, pan/tilt, and zoom of a camera.
To focus the camera on a subject manually 1 Press the AUTO/MANUAL button to make it go dark. The indication under “FOCUS” changes to “MANUAL” on the display panel. 2 Turn the F1 control clockwise or counterclockwise to have the camera focus on the subject.
Exposure mode Indication on the setting on the camera display panel above the F2 control Adjustment procedure FULL AUTO AUTO Exposure adjusted automatically using the sensitivity, shutter speed and iris. SHUTTER Pri SPEED Adjust the shutter speed manually by turning the F2 control. IRIS Pri IRIS Adjust the iris manually by turning the F2 control. GAIN Pri GAIN Adjust the gain manually by turning the F2 control.
• If you press the BK LIGHT button when the spotlight compensation function is enabled for the BRC-H700, BRC-Z700 or BRC-Z330 camera, spotlight compensation is disabled, and backlight compensation becomes enabled. • For the BRC-300/300P camera, the BK LIGHT button functions only when the exposure mode is set to FULL AUTO in the camera.
Zooming To operate zoom with the joystick Turn the dial on the upper part of the joystick clockwise or counterclockwise. When you turn the dial clockwise, a subject becomes larger. When you turn it counterclockwise, a subject becomes smaller. A subject becomes smaller (Wide) A subject becomes larger (Telephoto) Joystick To reverse the zoom operation You can reverse the turning direction of the dial on the upper part of the joystick for zoom operation. 1 Display menu page 914.
Operating Pan/Tilt of the Camera To operate pan/tilt of a camera with the joystick Incline the joystick forward, backward, right or left to operate pan/tilt of the camera. While viewing the monitor, incline the joystick in the direction of an object to be shot. The camera tilts upward The camera pans right The camera pans left The camera tilts downward To align the panning/tilting direction with the direction in which the joystick is inclined 1 Display menu page 914.
2 Turn the F4 (PAN/TILT) control to set the panning/tilting speed. Assuming the highest panning/tilting speed that the camera supports is 24/ 24, you can set the value between 1/24 and 24/24. The larger a numerator is, the higher the panning/tilting speed becomes. Note For the BRC-Z700 camera, you can set the value between 0.5/24 and 24/24. To face the camera back to the front Hold the CENTER button in the camera menu/location control section pressed. The camera returns to face the front.
Storing the Camera Settings Up to 99 combinations of the camera settings including panning/tilting, focusing, exposure, backlighting, etc. are stored for each camera in the camera position numbers of the switcher. Numeric buttons 7 8 9 DSK PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT 1 2 0 . MENU DIRECT RECALL DIRECT RECALL button 3 PRESET PRESET button CLEAR RECALL RECALL button MENU/SNAP SHOT/CAMERA POSITION CLEAR button 1 Check that the CAM mode button is lit.
Notes • The camera settings of position numbers 1 to 16 (1 to 6 for the BRC-300/ 300P camera) are stored in memory of the camera. The settings that can be stored differ depending on the functions of the cameras. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the camera. • The camera settings of position numbers 17 to 99 (7 to 99 for the BRC300/300P camera) are stored in memory of the switcher.
To set the camera moving speed to the preset position You can select the panning/tilting speed at which the camera moves to the preset position. PST SPD button P/T RST PST SPD AUTO/MANUAL O P AF CAM SW DSK DSK/AUX PIP AUX 1 AUX 2 5 6 7 CAMERA CAMERA 1 2 3 4 LOW 8 HIGH 9 PRESET S Note You can preset the moving speed of the camera in position numbers 1 to 6 for the BRC-300/300P and in position numbers 1 to 16 for other models.
Operating the Camera Menu The menus of the Sony BRC-series cameras can be operated by the switcher while displaying the menus on a monitor. For details on the camera menus, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the camera. 1 2 3 4,5 1 BRS-200 7 8 9 DSK PIP SETUP 4 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER FOCUS 1 2 3 CAMERA MENU UP LEFT FINE ENTER DIRECT RECALL BRIGHT ZOOM PAN/TILT RIGHT PRESET EXIT X Y Z DOWN 0 .
Notes • To exit main menu, hold the CAMERA MENU button pressed. • If the main menu of the camera contains two or more pages, holding the CAMERA MENU button pressed opens the next main menu page. If you hold the CAMERA MENU button pressed when the last main menu page is displayed, the main menu disappears. 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to move the cursor to the menu to be changed then press the ENTER button. The selected menu opens.
Disabling the Infrared Remote Commander Supplied with the Camera As the Sony BRC-series cameras connected with the switcher are controlled by the switcher, the Remote Commander supplied with the camera is not used. Set in the camera menu for the camera to ignore infrared signals. Note To prevent camera from malfunctioning, be sure to disable infrared signal reception on the camera. Example of the BRC-Z700 camera Set IR-RECEIVE to OFF in the SYSTEM menu.
Setting the Illumination of the Tally Lamp on the Camera This section describes how to turn on a tally lamp on Sony BRC-series cameras. 1 Display menu page 916. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page 46. CAMERA TALLY 2 MODE 6/8 Off 916 Turn the F1 control to set how to light up the tally lamp on the camera under “MODE.
Chapter 5 VISCA Camera Operations 118 Setting the Illumination of the Tally Lamp on the Camera
Control Using External Devices Chapter 6 Using the GPI I/O Connector When the GPI I/O connector on the switcher is connected to the tally connector on the camera control unit (CCU), etc., the tally lamp illumination on a camera can be controlled by the switcher, or switching of the PGM and NEXT select buttons on the switcher can be controlled by an external device. Assigning Various Functions to the Pins on the GPI I/O Connector All the pins are set to NOP (not used) at the factory.
For selectable functions, see “Functions enabled to be assigned to the pins on the GPI I/O connector” on page 120. When you select “Button1” to “Button12” with the F2 control, the setting item is displayed under “COLOR.” Turn the F3 control to select “Red” or “Amber.” The “Output” or “Input” indication is displayed under “I/O DIR” above the F4 control depending on the selected function.
Setting example 2 UTILITY GPI PIN NO FUNCTION COLOR I/O DIR 1/3 10 Button1 Red Output 961 When the Button1 (cross-point button 1) is lit in red, pin number 10 on the GPI I/O connector short-circuits with GND. It will be convenient to write down the functions assigned to each pin on the chart below.
Input example 2: control example when an open collector is used 5V VCC 50 mA at maximum less than 0.
Using the REMOTE Connector The switcher can be controlled by a computer via the REMOTE connector on the switcher. Follow the specifications below to communicate with the computer.
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Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer Connecting a computer to the LAN connector on the Processor Unit allows you to save the data set on the switcher on the computer (download) or import the data from a computer (upload) to the switcher.
4 Start Windows Explorer and enter the path for the data you wish to download or upload in the Address text box to log on. To open Explorer, right-click “Start” then select “Explorer” from the displayed menu. For Frame Memory 1: ftp://192.168.1.1 (IP address of the switcher)/FM1/ For Frame Memory 2: ftp://192.168.1.1 (IP address of the switcher)/FM2/ For setting data: ftp://192.168.1.1 (IP address of the switcher)/ The logon window opens.
Image file formats available for uploading to the frame memory The switcher is able to upload the image data with the following file formats: • TGA (extension: .tga) • JPEG (extension: .jpg) Notes • The origin of the data is on the upper left for the TGA-format data supported by the switcher. • For a TGA file that contains alpha data, image data will be uploaded to the frame memory selected in step 4, and the data to be used for DSK SOURCE will be uploaded to another frame memory.
preset camera settings are stored in memory of a BRC-series camera, those in position numbers 1 to 16 (1 to 6 for the BRC-300/300P camera) are not reflected to the camera by downloading or uploading camera position data. • When you are downloading or uploading the setting data, do not change any of the filenames of the files for storing those data. • If an interface board installed in the switcher has been changed, the uploaded data that were set before changing the board are not correctly reflected.
in horizontal size and to 0.833 times in vertical size. If black bands of several lines appear in the upper and lower parts of the image, trim them if necessary. Computer BRS-200 720 640 Creating an image file for uploading 480 Horizontal size: 720/640 = 1.125 Vertical size: 576/480 = 1.2 Creating an image file for display Horizontal size: 640/720 = 0.889 Vertical size: 480/576 = 0.
Chapter 6 Control Using External Devices 130 Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer
Appendix Menu List The menus of the switcher consist of the camera mode menus displayed in CAM mode, switcher mode menus in SW mode and various setup menus in menu mode. The three-digit number shown in the setting menu and submenu (setting item) of the menu list below is the menu page number assigned to each menu. You can directly open the menu for performing setup by specifying its menu page number. For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 46.
Camera Mode Menu Adjustment control Indication/ Setting item Description -- SIG: (Camera name) – POS: 1 to 99 (Camera position number) F1 FOCUS AUTO, MANUAL, ASSIST Selects AUTO or MANUAL with the AUTO/MANUAL button. When MANUAL is selected, turn the F1 control to adjust the focus. Note When AF ASSIST is set to ON on the BRC-Z700 or BRC-Z330 camera, ASSIST is displayed and manual focus is enabled using the F1 control.
MEM Menu Setting menu Setting item 400 FREEZE.. 410 SIGNAL DIST FREEZE MODE.. NV MEM.. 420 FM 1 Frame, Field1, Field2 FM 2 Frame, Field1, Field2 FOLDER Separate, AutoSwap 430 LOAD STORE TIME.. Description IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5, IN 6, Allows you to register a still image in frame IN 7, IN 8, IN 9, FM 1, FM 2, memory 1 or 2. MAT1, MAT2, CLBR, PGM, PVW Turn the F1 control to select a signal then turn the F2 control to specify FM1 or FM2.
When you press numeric buttons 0 to 9 to enter the direct wipe number (0 to 9) beside WIPE: then press the RECALL button, you can recall the preset wipe pattern. You can also recall the preset wipe pattern simply by pressing numeric buttons 0 to 9 if you press to light up the DIRECT RECALL button. MATT Menu Setting menu Setting item 600 MATT 1.. 610 LUM 0.0 to 100.0 (in 0.1) SAT 0.0 to 100.0 (in 0.1) HUE 0.0 to 359.5 (in 0.5) MATT 2.. Description 620 LUM 0.0 to 100.0 (in 0.1) SAT 0.0 to 100.
Setting menu 700 MATT.. TRANS.. Setting item 750 LUM SAT HUE FILL 760 DSK AUTO 0.0 to 100.0 (in 0.1) 0.0 to 100.0 (in 0.1) 0.0 to 359.5 (in 0.5) Off, On 0 to 999 (30) (in frames) Description Allows you to use color matte as DSK FILL video when FILL is set to On. Use the F1 to F3 controls or the joystick to adjust LUM (luminance), SAT (saturation) and HUE. Sets the transition time for DSK AUTO. PIP Menu Setting menu Setting item 800 SIZE.. 810 SIZE Description 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 DRCT NO.
To recall the preset PIP settings When you turn the F3 control to display PIP under DIRECT in SW mode, PIP: is displayed at the lower left corner on the display panel. (If DIRECT is not displayed on the display panel above the F3 control, press the F3 control once to display it.) When you press numeric buttons 0 to 9 to enter the direct PIP number (0 to 9) beside PIP: then press the RECALL button, you can recall the preset PIP setting.
Setting menu Setting item Description 900 CAMERA.. 910 PWR MNG.. 917 CAM BTN All, 1 to 7 TURN Off, On APPLY NOP, Sets power ON/OFF of the camera that corresponds to the CAMERA button using the F1 to F3 controls. When AUTO ON is set to On, the power for all the connected cameras is turned on in conjunction with the switcher’s power. Exec AUTO ON Off, On PWRSTAT.. 918 CAM BTN 1 to 7 NAME (4-character indication) STATUS Sensing, On, Stand-By, Off, Non Asgn (indication only) CHECK INPUT..
Setting menu Setting item 900 OUTPUT.. 930 AUX.. Description 931 BUS AUX1, AUX2 ANCIL Off, On BUS ENBL Off, On CAM MODE Off, On Selects the function and specification of the AUX1 and AUX2 output connectors. Allows output of ancillary data superimposed on an SDI signal without masking when ANCIL is set to On. When BUS ENBL is set to Off, the settings last selected are retained.
Setting menu Setting item Description 900 OUTPUT.. 930 SAFETTL.. 936 DISPLAY Off, On Allows display of a frame in a safe area (80% BUS SEL PGM, PVW, AUX1, AUX2, MV or 90% of the display) of the signal selected under BUS SEL when DISPLAY is set to On. CROSS Off, On Setting CROSS to On allows display of a cross indication with a frame. SIDE Off, On Setting SIDE CUT to On allows display of the CUT side cuts (vertical lines indicating the position) with a frame. PANEL.. 940 DSKBUS..
Setting menu Setting item Description 900 SYSTEM.. 950 SYSMODE.. 951 FORMAT FRAME SD, HD 59.94, 50 Selects the system that the switcher supports. ASPECT APPLY 4:3, 16:9 Note When FORMAT is set to HD and ASPECT is set to 4:3 on menu page 951, a PGM or PVM output image will remain in the portions outside the 4:3 display. REFIN.. 952 TYPE APPLY Exec Tri Sync, BB Sets input sync signal. When the F2 control (APPLY) is pressed after setting TYPE, rebooting is required to enable the setting.
Setting menu Setting item 900 UTILITY.. 960 REMOTE.. Description 962 CONTROL Off, On BAUD 9600, 19200, 38400 PARITY APPLY LAN.. 963 IPADD None, Even, Odd Exec 1.1 to 255.255 NET MASK 0.0 to 255.255 (255.0) FTP Disable, Enable APPLY STATUS.. 970 FIRMVER.. 971 PR CP Exec XX.XX (Version indication) XX.XX (Version indication) FPGAVER1.. 972 GENLOCK XX.XX (Version indication) SDI I/O XX.XX (Version indication) INPUT OUTPUT XX.XX (Version indication) XX.XX (Version indication) FPGAVER2..
Conversion between Input Signal and Output Signal The list below describes how SDI, 4:3 or 5:4 DVI, and 16:9 DVI input signals are converted to output from the SDI OUT and DVI-I OUT connectors on the switcher. Notes • The column “SYSTEM mode” in the following charts corresponds to the settings under “FORMAT” and “ASPECT” on menu page 951. • The “Zoom,” “Center” and “Wide Zoom” under the column “Input” correspond to the settings under “4:3 PROC” on menu page 924.
SYSTEM mode Input FORMAT ASPECT DVI IN 4:3 Output SDI OUT DVI OUT 1024 × 768 1280 × 768 1280 × 1024 1920 × 1080i 1920 × 1200 1920 × 1080i 1920 × 1200 Zoom Center HD Wide Zoom * Black bands on both sides of the image are increased on DVI OUT images for DVI (5:4) signals.
Messages and Troubleshooting While you are operating the switcher, a message may appear on the display panel. Check this section before consulting your Sony dealer. If the switcher still does not function properly, write down the message number and consult your Sony dealer. Appendix 144 Number Message Description Solution 1001 Booting Now. The switcher is being booted. Wait until the message changes. 1002 Fan STOP !! Fan has stopped. Turn off the switcher.
Installing the Rack Mounting Bracket into the Switcher To install the Processor Unit in a rack, attach the supplied rack mounting brackets on the left and right sides of the Unit. 1 Remove the four screws each from the left and right sides. 2 Attach the supplied rack mounting brackets to the left and right sides with the removed screws. Tighten the screws with torque of between 1.2 Nm and 1.6 Nm.
Specifications Signal processing HD mode/SD mode HD mode or SD mode is selectable with the menu. Television system 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 480/59.94i, 576/50i Signal processing system 4 : 2 : 2 : 4 digital component Quantization bits Y: 10 bits, C: 10 bits, KEY: 10 bits Input/output delay 1 H (when the frame synchronizer is OFF) Inputs/Outputs Video input BNC type × 4, 800 mVp-p, 75 ohms HD-SDI: 1.485 Gbps or 1.485/1.001 Gbps SD-SDI: 270 Mbps The frame synchronizer function is built in for all the inputs.
General Power requirements Processor Unit: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Control Panel: 12 V DC DC input Control Panel: 12 V DC, JEITA type 4 × 1 Power consumption Processor Unit: 125 W (when the maximum number of interface boards is installed) Control Panel: 12 W Current consumption Processor Unit: 1.2 to 0.
RGB: R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, H/V: TTL Resolution HD mode: XGA, WXGA, SXGA, WUXGA HD59.94i (component), HD50i (component) SD mode: XGA, WXGA, SXGA Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 GND 4 TXD IN– 2 RXD IN– 5 TXD IN+ 3 RXD IN+ GPI I/O connector (D-sub 15-pin, female) GPI I/O 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Pin No. Function Pin No.
Wiring Example of VISCA RS-422 Connection Third to seventh VISCA cameras VISCA RS-422 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT – RXD OUT + TXD OUT – TXD OUT + GND RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN + Second VISCA cameras VISCA RS-422 Connector Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RXD OUT – RXD OUT + TXD OUT – TXD OUT + GND RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN + First VISCA cameras VISCA RS-422 Connector Processor Unit of the BRS-200 VISCA RS-422 Connector 1 2 3 4 5 150 GND RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN + Speci
To Use the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug The VISCA RS-422 connector plug is inserted into the RS-422 connector on the switcher at the factory. 1 Grasp both ends of the VISCA RS-422 connector plug and pull it out, as shown in the illustration. 1 2 2 3 4 5 Insert a wire (AWG Nos. 28 to 18) into the desired wire opening on the VISCA RS-422 connector plug and tighten the screw for that wire using a flathead screwdriver.
Acceptable DVI-I Input/Output Signal Formats DVI-I input signal formats Resolution Signal format fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Dot clock (MHz) H sync polarity V sync polarity Digital input Analog input 1024 × 768 VESA (DMT) XGA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 65 H-neg V-neg Supported Supported 1280 × 768 VESA (DMT) WXGA 60 Hz 47.776 59.870 79.5 H-neg V-pos Supported Supported 1280 × 800 VESA (DMT) WXGA 60 Hz 49.702 59.810 83.
Dimensions Control Panel 410 (16 1/4) DC IN 12V OFF PROCESSOR 130 (5 1/ ) 8 ON 90 (3 5/ ) 8 15 (19/32) 25 (1) 194 (7 3/4) 142.5 (5 5/8) 15 (19/32) 8 ( 11/32) 30 (1 3/16) 30 (1 3/16) 70 (2 7/ ) 8 9 SETUP 5 6 MEM WIPE MATT 1 2 3 PRESET 0 .
Dimensions Unit: mm (inches) 10 (13/32) 6 (1/4) 480 (19) 462 (18 1/4) POWER Appendix ON 44 (1 3/4) 32 (1 5/16) OFF 430 (17) 6.2 × 12 (1/4 × 15/32) (4 holes) 2.
Glossary Background picture An image that disappears as the effect progresses. The image is displayed as the program output video before any effect is applied. Bus An internal signal path to use an input signal, color matte, etc. for a specific purpose. Signals selected for input to the bus are passed on to the next process. Field In the NTSC color television system, 262.5 horizontal scanning lines. Odd lines are scanned for the first field before returning to the top of the screen to scan even lines.
Transition effect Gradually switching from one video to another through the application of one of various effects. This system supports two types of transition effect: mix and wipe. VISCA A protocol developed by Sony which allows video equipment to be connected to computers. White balance To adjust the balance of red, green and blue signal levels so that white objects are reproduced in true white. Wipe A type of transition effect.
Index Numerics 16:9 50 4:3 50 50 50 59.
E L Effect preview 96 EX-COMP 106 EXIT button 25, 47 Exposure 105 Exposure compensation 106 LAN (10/100) connector 30, 60, 125 LEFT 79 LEFT/RIGHT buttons 115 LOAD 84 Logon 126 LUM 81, 82, 91 Lum 88 Luminance key 87 F FILL 89, 91 FINE button 26, 78, 94 FM 1 83 FM 2 83 Focus 104 FOCUS control 24, 105 Foreground video 14 FORMAT 50 FRAME 50 Frame memory 83, 125 Frame synchronizer 53 FREEZE 83 FS 53 FTP 60 FUNCTION 119 G GAIN 88, 90, 95, 106 GPI I/O connector 30, 119 Ground terminal 30 H Appendix H POS 79
SNAP: 98 Snapshot 97, 139 SOURCE 90 Specifications 146 SPEED 106 Split 90 Spotlight compensation 107 SPT LIGHT button 18, 107 SS 98 Still image 83 STORE 83 Storing 97, 111 camera settings 111 PIP 97 setting menu items 97 wipe 97 Storing Preset Data.