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Sony BRS-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
Remote Camera
Operating Switcher
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRS-200
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-145-707-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Remote Camera Operating Switcher Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. BRS-200 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-145-707-11 (1)
  • Page 2 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. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 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 Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    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 –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions ...4 Chapter 1 Overview Features... 9 System Configuration ... 10 Structure of Switched or Composed Video Output by Video Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts Control Panel ... 15 Processor Unit ... 29 Chapter 3 Preparations Connecting External Equipment ...
  • Page 6 Installation and Connection of the Switcher ... 40 Menu Operation ... 46 Basic Setups for the Switcher ... 50 Chapter 4 Switching Operation Before Starting the Switching Operation ... 63 Basics of Video Switching ... 65 Switching the Video with a Cut ... 66 Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect) ...
  • Page 7 Using Still Images Stored in Frame Memory... 83 Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Checking the Results of Composite Video (Effect Preview) ... 96 Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items ... 97 Chapter 5 VISCA Camera Operations Before Operating the Camera...
  • Page 8 Conversion between Input Signal and Output Signal ... 142 Messages and Troubleshooting...144 Installing the Rack Mounting Bracket into the Switcher... 145 Specifications ...146 Dimensions ...153 Glossary ...155 Index ...157 Table of Contents MEM Menu ... 133 WIPE Menu... 133 MATT Menu ... 134 DSK Menu...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Basic video switching features incorporated Minimized video latency Multi-viewer 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. 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.

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    SDI IN 2 SDI IN 1 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. 900 t 910 t 911 t 912 ... 918...

  • Page 11: Configuration For A Live Event

    Monitor for previewing programming (LMD-series monitors, (LMD-series monitors, etc.) etc.) – – – – – – AUX1 PGM2 Control cable RS-232C (supplied) BRS-200 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA SETUP MENU DIRECT RECALL FINE WIPE MATT LEFT ENTER RIGHT FOCUS BRIGHT ZOOM...

  • Page 12: Configuration For A Presentation

    900 t 910 t 911 t 912 ... 918 DVI-I OUT on the BRSA-20DD2* POWER DVI-I IN on the BRSA-20DD1* Control cable (supplied) BRS-200 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER SETUP CAMERA MENU DIRECT RECALL FINE WIPE...

  • Page 13: Configuration For Presentation Using Two Projectors

    DVI-I OUT on the BRSA-20DD2 * DVI-I OUT DVI-I IN on the BRSA-20DD1 * Control cable (supplied) BRS-200 MENU REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER SETUP CAMERA MENU DIRECT RECALL FINE WIPE MATT...

  • Page 14: Structure Of Switched Or Composed Video Output By Video Switching

    Structure of Switched or Composed Video Output by Video Switching Foreground video PIP video 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Locations And Functions Of Parts

    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). 7 Camera menu/location control section (page 26) BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 16: Mode Buttons

    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. CLEAR RECALL MENU/SNAP SHOT/CAMERA POSITION P/T RST 2 SW (switcher) mode button 1 CAM (camera) mode button a CAM (camera) mode buttons Press one of these buttons to use the 2 CAMERA/DSK/...

  • Page 17: Camera/Dsk/Aux Bus Section

    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. 5 O P AF button / AUX 2 button 4 AUTO/MANUAL button / AUX 1 button 3 PST SPD button / PIP button 2 P/T RST button / DSK button CAMERA...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Cross-Point Bus Section

    3 Cross-Point Bus Section The cross-point bus section includes two types of cross- point buttons, PGM select buttons and NEXT select 1 PGM select buttons NEXT 2 NEXT select buttons a PGM (program) select buttons The signal output from the PGM connector is called PGM (program) output video.

  • Page 20: Effect Transition Section

    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 2 DSK AUTO button 3 REV button 4 N/R button 5 MIX button 6 WIPE button 7 AUTO TRANS button...

  • Page 21: Menu/Snapshot/Camera Position Section

    are overlapped during transition of the background video (mix). Note When wipe is selected, mix mode is canceled. f WIPE button When you press to light up this button, the current video (background video) is gradually switched as if the next video was wiping out the present video during transition of the background video (wipe).
  • Page 22 Top menu list Pressing one of numeric buttons 4 to 9 displays the top menu listed below. The corresponding button lights up. Numeric Top menu button MEM (memory) menu WIPE menu MATT menu DSK menu PIP menu SETUP menu To display the menu A three-digit menu page is assigned to each of all the setting menus displayed in menu mode.

  • Page 23: Display Panel / Camera/Switcher/Menu Control Section

    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.
  • Page 24 Setting status in SW mode Switcher mode Setting items SW MODE MV TYPE XPT HOLD SNAP:80 Snapshot number Setting values Setting status in CAM mode Input signal Setting items SIG:CAM1 FOCUS SPEED CONSTANT POS:12 MANUAL 1/1000 Camera position number Setting values b Adjustment controls (F1/FOCUS, F2/BRIGHT, F3/ZOOM, F4/PAN/TILT) The function of the controls differ among menu mode,...
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Camera Menu/Location Control Section

    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. x Functions in CAM mode a CAMERA MENU button When you hold this button pressed to light up the button, the main menu of the camera is displayed on the image shot by the camera selected with one of the CAMERA buttons in the CAMERA/DSK/AUX bus section.

  • Page 27: Joystick

    Note Note that the joystick does not function if the X, Y and Z buttons are all unlit. 8 Joystick 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.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Section

    9 Rear Panel Section 1 PROCESSOR connector 2 DC IN 12V connector 3 Power switch PROCESSOR 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.

  • Page 29: Processor Unit

    Processor Unit Front Panel 1 POWER switch and indicator POWER 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. Rear Panel 1 IN1 card slot SDI IN 7 SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors 8 PGM1/PGM2 output connectors...
  • Page 30 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. f ~ AC IN connector Connect to an AC outlet with the supplied power cord.

  • Page 31: Brsa-20Hsd1 Hd/Sd-Sdi Input Board (Not Supplied)

    BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Input Board (Not Supplied) SDI IN 5 to 8 connectors SDI IN SDI IN (SDI input) 5 to 8 connectors Input SDI signals from a video camera or a VCR (player). The switcher can accept up to eight SDI inputs using the four inputs (SDI IN 5 to 8) on this board and the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors on the Processor Unit.
  • Page 32 Processor Unit...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Preparations

    Preparations Chapter Connecting External Equipment 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 External Equipment...

  • Page 34: Connecting Visca Cameras

    Connecting VISCA Cameras Connecting External Equipment Up to seven Sony BRC-series VISCA-compatible cameras can be connected to the switcher. BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI input board (not supplied) SDI IN GPI I/O PANEL LAN(10/100) PGM1 PGM2 AUX1 AUX2 SDI IN SDI OUT to SDI IN 1 to 4...
  • Page 35 To connect the video cable To connect the VISCA control cable To configure the cameras To connect the cameras to the AC power supply Connect the SDI outputs on cameras to the SDI IN 1 to 4 connectors on the switcher.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Video Output Device Such As A Camera Other Than A Brc- Series Camera

    Connecting a Video Output Device Such as a Camera Other Than a BRC- Series Camera Connecting a DVI Signal Output Device Connecting External Equipment Connect a camera or video output device equipped with an SDI output to the SDI IN connector on the switcher. CONPOSITE SDI IN ANALOG IN...

  • Page 37: Connecting Monitors To The Pgm1 And Pgm2 Connectors

    Connecting Monitors to the PGM1 And PGM2 Connectors Connecting Monitors to the AUX1 And AUX2 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. SDI IN PGM1 PGM2...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Monitor Or Projector Equipped With A Dvi Input

    Connecting a Monitor or Projector Equipped with a DVI Input Connecting a Computer for Storing the Setting Data Connecting External Equipment 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.

  • Page 39: Connecting An External Sync Signal

    Connecting an External Sync Signal GPI I/O PGM1 PGM2 AUX1 AUX2 SDI IN SDI OUT First camera Second camera to EXT SYNC 75-ohm termination 75-ohm termination switch: ON switch: ON 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).

  • Page 40: Installation And Connection Of The Switcher

    Installation and Connection of the Switcher Installing an Interface Board Interface boards and available card slots To install an interface board Installation and Connection of the Switcher This section describes installation and connection of the switcher. Install an optional interface board in the card slot at the rear of the Processor Unit.
  • Page 41 Remove the 14 screws to remove the top panel of the Processor Unit. Remove the two screws to remove the card slot cover. Insert the interface board into the attachment position. Align the connectors and insert the board securely as far as it will go. 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.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Processor Unit And Control Panel

    To remove the interface board Connecting the Processor Unit and Control Panel Installation and Connection of the Switcher 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. Reset the setting data of the switcher to the factory preset settings.
  • Page 43 Control Panel PROCESSOR PROCESSOR PANEL Processor Unit PGM1 PGM2 AUX1 AUX2 GPI I/O PANEL SDI IN SDI OUT Connect the PANEL connector on the Processor Unit to the PROCESSOR connector on the Control Panel with the supplied control cable. Connect the Processor Unit to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord.
  • Page 44 Installation and Connection of the Switcher 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.

  • Page 45: Turning On The Power

    When the power of the switcher is turned on, “No Communication.” may be displayed momentarily. Set the power switch on the Control panel to OFF then set the POWER switch on the Processor Unit to OFF (a side). BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 46: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation Displaying the Menus 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.
  • Page 47 To display other menu pages 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. Use the PAGE and EXIT buttons below the display panel or the numeric buttons and .

  • Page 48: Operating The Menu

    To exit menu mode Operating the Menu Menu Operation 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.
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Basic Setups For The Switcher

    Basic Setups for the Switcher Setting the Video Signal Format and Aspect Ratio (Menu Page 951) 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. This menu is used to set the signal format and the aspect ratio supported by the switcher.

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Video Input Signals

    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. Display menu page 921. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page INPUT SIGNAL RENAME...
  • Page 52 To assign the video input signals to the PGM and NEXT select buttons (menu page 922) Basic Setups for the Switcher Selectable characters (Space) ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , – . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ˜...
  • Page 53 To add a frame synchronizer to the input video signal (menu page 925) 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.”...

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Video Output Signals

    Setting Up the Video Output Signals To set the DVI output (menu page 932) Basic Setups for the Switcher 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. Display menu page 932.
  • Page 55 To set up multi-viewer output (menu page 934) The menu is used to set up multi-viewer output. Display menu page 934. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page OUTPUT TYPE WINDOW 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 multi- viewer.

  • Page 56: Setting The Bus Mode For The Cross-Point Buttons (Menu

    Type of multi-viewer Picture number TYPE1 TYPE4 TYPE10 TYPE16 Setting the Bus Mode for the Cross-Point Buttons (Menu Page 943) Basic Setups for the Switcher Type of multi-viewer and picture number When the setting is complete Press the CAM mode button or SW mode button to exit the menu mode. If you change the setting, “Save setup data? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)”...

  • Page 57: Setting Up The Visca Camera

    Setting Up the VISCA Camera To set the VISCA communication mode (menu page 911) 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).
  • Page 58 Assigning the VISCA IDs (menu page 912) Basic Setups for the Switcher 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”...
  • Page 59 To control the power on/off of the VISCA cameras (menu page 917) 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 BRC- series camera with the same VISCA ID as selected in this step.

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Switcher For Connecting The Computer (Menu

    Setting Up the Switcher for Connecting the Computer (Menu Page 963) Basic Setups for the Switcher 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.
  • Page 61 Rebooting the switcher is required after the settings are changed, and “Reboot system? [PAGE] (yes) or [EXIT] (no)” appears on the display panel. 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.
  • Page 62 Basic Setups for the Switcher...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Switching Operation

    • While you are inclining the joystick or turning the dial on the upper part of the joystick in CAM mode, pressing the SW mode button does not light up the Chapter ME AUTO BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 64: Selecting The Auxiliary Output Video

    DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons: input video, frame memory, color matte, or color-bar signal assigned to the selected button The selected video signal will be output from the AUX1 and AUX2 output connectors. BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 65: Basics Of Video Switching

    Basics of Video Switching Switching with a cut Switching with a transition effect 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.

  • Page 66: Switching The Video With A Cut

    Switching the Video with a Cut Basic operation of a cut Switching Directly with the PGM Select Button Switching the Video with a Cut This method switches the video instantaneously without applying any effect. This is the most basic form of switching. There are the following two methods for switching with a cut: •...

  • Page 67: Switching With The Cut Button After Checking The Next Video In The Preview Window

    Switching with the CUT Button After Checking the Next Video in the Preview Window 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 multi- viewer display, the current program output video is boxed in a red frame.
  • Page 68 Switching the Video with a Cut Example: When you press the PGM select button 1 and NEXT select button Before the CUT button is pressed Lights in red NEXT Lights in orange After the CUT button was pressed Lights in red NEXT Lights in orange Each press of the CUT button switches the program output video.

  • Page 69: Switching The Video With An Effect (Transition Effect)

    Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect) Basic operation of a transition effect To execute a transition 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.”...
  • Page 70 Switching the Video with an Effect (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.

  • Page 71: Switching The Video With A Dissolve Effect (Mix)

    Switching the Video with a Dissolve Effect (Mix) Basic operation of a dissolve effect A gradual transition is done from the current video to the next video while both videos are overlapped. The basic procedure for a dissolve is as follows: Press the MIX button.

  • Page 72: Switching The Video With A Wipe

    Switching the Video with a Wipe Basic operation of a wipe Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect) 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.
  • Page 73 Press the WIPE button. The WIPE button lights up in orange. AUTO WIPE button AUTO TRANS Note Even if you press the WIPE button while the AUTO TRANS button is lit or the transition lever is not positioned at either end, you cannot change the mix transition to wipe transition effect.
  • Page 74 Wipe patterns Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect) 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.

  • Page 75: Composing Videos Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Composing Videos Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Basic operation of picture-in-picture You can compose videos, using the picture-in-picture feature, by embedding a video within another video as a small window. Note When you use the picture-in-picture feature to compose videos, you can check the results of composite video in the preview window before outputting the program video.

  • Page 76: Executing Picture-In-Picture

    For details, see “Adjusting the Size and Display Position of an Embedded Video in Picture-in-Picture” on page 77. • You can set the border of an embedded video. For details, see “Setting a Border for a Wipe or PIP” on page 81. BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU...

  • Page 77: Picture-In-Picture

    For details, see “To crop an embedded video for picture-in-picture” on page You can set the size and display position of a video to be embedded in picture- in-picture. Default setting Adjustment example 1 BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU FINE...
  • Page 78 To adjust the size and display position of an embedded video using the menus Composing Videos Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Incline the joystick forward, backward, left, or right to specify the display position of the embedded video. to move the embedded video up left To display the embedded video in the center of the screen Press the CENTER button.
  • Page 79 To crop an embedded video for picture-in-picture 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”...

  • Page 80: Setting The Transition Time

    Setting the Transition Time 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.

  • Page 81: Setting A Border For A Wipe Or Pip

    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 Border Set a wipe pattern or a video to be embedded for picture-in-picture, referring...

  • Page 82: Using The Color Bars Or Color Mattes

    Using the Color Bars or Color Mattes Assigning the Color Bar or Color Matte to the PGM or NEXT Select Button Changing the Color of Color Matte 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.

  • Page 83: Using Still Images Stored In Frame Memory

    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.
  • Page 84 Using Still Images Stored in Frame Memory 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. •...

  • Page 85: Using The Downstream Key (Dsk) To Add Characters Or Graphics

    Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics Basic operation of downstream key composition 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).”...
  • Page 86 DSK AUTO button. The transition is suspended, and the button remains lit in green. Press the button again to restore the transition. When the transition is complete, the DSK AUTO button turns red. BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA...

  • Page 87: Composing Video Using The Luminance Key

    Composing Video Using the Luminance Key Basic operation of luminance keying 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. A video is created by detecting the differences of the components of brightness (luminance) to cut unwanted portions from the DSK FILL video.

  • Page 88: Composing Video Using Dsk Split

    Composing Video Using DSK Split Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics Press one of the DSK/AUX 1 to 12 buttons to specify a video to be composed with the DSK composition (DSK FILL video). Display menu page 710. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation”...
  • Page 89 Basic operation of DSK split DSK FILL video Background video LESSON 1 DSK SOURCE video Link the DSK FILL video with the DSK SOURCE video on menu page 941. 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”...
  • Page 90 Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics 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. Press to light up the SW mode button to set the switcher to SW mode.

  • Page 91: Composing Video Using The Chroma Key

    To use a monochromatic image (color matte) as a DSK FILL video Composing Video Using the Chroma Key Basic operation of chroma keying Note If “DSK CLN” is set to “On” on menu page 933, the composite DSK video is not displayed in the preview window.
  • Page 92 Set “DSK CLN” to “Off” (page 96). When the transition is complete, the composite video disappears from the preview window even if “DSK CLN” is set to “Off.” BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA...
  • Page 93 TYPE FILL KEYMODE Chroma (4 chars.) 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. Press the PAGE button twice to display menu page 730. CURSORON AUTO AUTO CK...
  • Page 94 To set the chroma key manually by menu operation Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics 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.
  • Page 95 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 0.5...

  • Page 96: Checking The Results Of Composite Video (Effect Preview)

    Checking the Results of Composite Video (Effect Preview) 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. Display menu page 933.

  • Page 97: Storing The Settings Of A Wipe, Pip, And Setting Menu Items

    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. There are three registering functions: Function Setting items to be registered...
  • Page 98 To recall the registered settings Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items If “DIRECT” is not displayed, press the F3 control to display it. Turn the F3 control to display “SS” (snapshot), “Wipe,” or “PIP” under “DIRECT”...
  • Page 99 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.
  • Page 100 Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items...

  • Page 101: Chapter 5 Visca Camera Operations

    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 VISCA- compatible BRC-series cameras connected with the switcher. Before starting operation, check the following: The following operations of the cameras are remotely controlled: •...

  • Page 102: Setting The Switcher To Cam Mode

    Press the CAM mode button again. • When you display the MV (multi-viewer) display, a blue x mark is displayed on the camera image you are controlling from the switcher. CONSTANT CONSTANT 15/24 BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU FINE LEFT...

  • Page 103: Selecting The Camera To Be Controlled

    • If the camera does not support the setting that was set or changed on the display panel, the setting on the display panel may change to that supported by the camera after a while. BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA...

  • Page 104: Controlling The Camera

    Controlling the Camera Adjusting the Focus of the Camera To focus the camera on a subject automatically Controlling the Camera The switcher is able to control focus, exposure, white balance, pan/tilt, and zoom of a camera. O P AF button AUTO/MANUAL button PST SPD button P/T RESET button...

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Exposure

    To focus the camera on a subject manually To focus on a subject automatically with one-push operation during manual focus adjustment Adjusting the Exposure To adjust the exposure Press the AUTO/MANUAL button to make it go dark. The indication under “FOCUS” changes to “MANUAL” on the display panel.
  • Page 106 To enable exposure compensation To enable backlight compensation Controlling the Camera Exposure mode Indication on the setting on the camera display panel above the F2 control FULL AUTO AUTO SHUTTER Pri SPEED IRIS Pri IRIS GAIN Pri GAIN MANUAL SPEED, IRIS or GAIN (selected by pressing the F2 control) Note...

  • Page 107: Adjusting The White Balance

    To enable spotlight compensation (only for the BRC-H700, BRC-Z700 or BRC-Z330 camera) Adjusting the White Balance • 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. •...

  • Page 108: Zooming

    Zooming To operate zoom with the joystick To reverse the zoom operation To adjust the zoom speed Controlling the Camera 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.

  • Page 109: Operating Pan/Tilt Of The Camera

    Operating Pan/Tilt of the Camera To operate pan/tilt of a camera with the joystick To align the panning/tilting direction with the direction in which the joystick is inclined To adjust the panning/tilting speed Incline the joystick forward, backward, right or left to operate pan/tilt of the camera.
  • Page 110 Note For the BRC-Z700 camera, you can set the value between 0.5/24 and 24/24. Hold the CENTER button in the camera menu/location control section pressed. The camera returns to face the front. BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU FINE...

  • Page 111: Storing The Camera Settings

    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. WIPE Numeric buttons MENU/SNAP SHOT/CAMERA POSITION Check that the CAM mode button is lit. If the CAM mode button is not lit, press to light up the CAM mode button so that the switcher is set to CAM mode.
  • Page 112 To recall the preset camera setting Storing the Camera Settings 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.
  • Page 113 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. P/T RST CAMERA CAMERA DSK/AUX 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.

  • Page 114: Operating The Camera Menu

    Operating the Camera Menu 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.
  • Page 115 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.

  • Page 116: Disabling The Infrared Remote Commander Supplied With The Camera

    Camera 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.

  • Page 117: Setting The Illumination Of The Tally Lamp On The Camera

    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. Display menu page 916. For the procedure for displaying the menu, see “Menu Operation” on page...
  • Page 118 Setting the Illumination of the Tally Lamp on the Camera...

  • Page 119: Chapter 6 Control Using External Devices

    Control Using External Devices Using the GPI I/O Connector Assigning Various Functions to the Pins on 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.
  • Page 120 Functions enabled to be assigned to the pins on the GPI I/O connector Using the GPI I/O Connector 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.”...

  • Page 121: Control Examples Using The Gpi I/O Connector

    It will be convenient to write down the functions assigned to each pin on the chart below. Pin number Function Input example 1: control example when an external switch is connected 50 mA at maximum External device COLOR I/O DIR Output Pin number Function Processor Unit of the BRS-200 Using the GPI I/O Connector...
  • Page 122 50 mA at maximum less than 0.5 V External device Output example: control example when an external lamp is connected 10 ohms Processor Unit of the BRS-200 Processor Unit of the BRS-200 Maximum voltage: 40 V Maximum current: 100 mA...

  • Page 123: Using The Remote Connector

    Using the REMOTE Connector Configuring SERIAL DATA Communication method 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. D-sub 9-pin RS-422A compatible Synchronous system: Asynchronous Baud rate: 38400, 19200, 9600 (selectable in the menu) Character length: 8 bits Parity: Odd, even, none (selectable in the menu)

  • Page 124: Command

    Command Using the REMOTE Connector Pin No. Signal “A” and “B” on the above list are defined as follows: T: Transmit Command list controllable with external devices Function Protocol CROSS 03 01 80 XX POINT NEXT 03 01 81 XX TRANSITION M/E TRANS 03 01 90 01 MODE...

  • Page 125: Transferring Data Between The Switcher And A Computer

    Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer Connection and Configuration Connecting a computer Setting up the switcher Downloading/Uploading 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.
  • Page 126 Enter the following user name and password in the logon window then click “Logon.” User name: brs200 Password: sony The computer is connected to FTP in the switcher, and the window for storing data set in step 4 will open.
  • Page 127 To download or upload the setting data 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 •...
  • Page 128 To display image data downloaded from frame memory of the switcher on a computer An image downloaded to a computer will be larger than the original. Use an image editing tool to create an image for display that is reduced to 0.889 times BRS-200 Uploading Downloading Unit: pixels...
  • Page 129 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 = 0.833 Uploading Downloading Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer BRS-200 Unit: pixels...
  • Page 130 Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer...

  • Page 131: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 132: Camera Mode Menu

    Camera Mode Menu Adjustment Indication/ control Setting item SIG: (Camera name) – POS: 1 to 99 (Camera position number) FOCUS AUTO, MANUAL, ASSIST AUTO (Indication only) SPEED 1/10000 to 1/60 IRIS CLOSE, F16 to F1.6 GAIN 0 dB to 24 dB, HYPER EX-COMP –7 to +7 VARIABLE...

  • Page 133: Mem Menu

    MEM Menu Setting menu Setting item 400 FREEZE.. 410 SIGNAL DIST FREEZE MODE.. 420 FM 1 FM 2 FOLDER NV MEM.. 430 LOAD STORE TIME.. 440 MM/DD/YY <=> HH:MM:SS <=> WIPE Menu Setting menu Setting item 500 PATTERN.. 510 NUMBER (Figure) DRCT NO.

  • Page 134: Matt Menu

    MATT Menu Setting menu Setting item 600 MATT 1.. 610 LUM MATT 2.. 620 LUM DSK Menu Setting menu Setting item 700 KEYMODE.. 710 TYPE FILL SOURCE INVERT ADJUST.. CLIP GAIN TRANSP AUTO CK.. CURSORON AUTO CK ADJ.. CLIP GAIN ANGLE Menu List When you press numeric buttons 0 to 9 to enter the direct wipe number (0 to 9) beside WIPE: then press...

  • Page 135: Pip Menu

    Setting menu Setting item 700 MATT.. FILL TRANS.. DSK AUTO PIP Menu Setting menu Setting item 800 SIZE.. 810 SIZE DRCT NO. PRESET POS.. 820 V POS H POS DRCT NO. PRESET BORDER.. 830 LUM WIDTH CROP.. 840 CROP CROPPOS.. 841 TOP TRANS..

  • Page 136: Setup Menu

    SETUP Menu Setting menu Setting item 900 CAMERA.. 910 VISCA.. ASSIGN.. SENSE.. MODE.. POS RST.. 915 CAM BTN 1 to 7 TALLY.. Menu List 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.
  • Page 137 Setting menu Setting item 900 CAMERA.. 910 PWR MNG.. 917 CAM BTN All, 1 to 7 TURN APPLY AUTO ON Off, On PWRSTAT.. 918 CAM BTN 1 to 7 NAME STATUS CHECK INPUT.. 920 NAME.. 921 SIGNAL RENAME (4-character definition to be <=>...
  • Page 138 Setting menu Setting item 900 OUTPUT.. 930 AUX.. DVI.. PVWMODE.. 933 DSK CLN Off, On MV.. CK.. Menu List 931 BUS AUX1, AUX2 ANCIL Off, On Off, On ENBL Off, On MODE 932 BOARD STD, OPTION BUSSEL AUX1, AUX2, MV, PVW, PGM RESO XGA, WXGA,...
  • Page 139 Setting menu Setting item 900 OUTPUT.. 930 SAFETTL.. 936 DISPLAY Off, On BUS SEL PGM, PVW, AUX1, AUX2, MV CROSS SIDE PANEL.. 940 DSKBUS.. 941 XPT BTN 1 to 12 FILL SIGNAL SOURCE (4-character indication) SW / CAM.. 942 MOD ENBL TRANS..
  • Page 140 Setting menu Setting item 900 SYSTEM.. 950 SYSMODE.. 951 FORMAT REFIN.. REFOUT.. SNAP.. INIT.. UTILITY.. 960 GPI.. Menu List SD, HD FRAME 59.94, 50 ASPECT 4:3, 16:9 APPLY Exec 952 TYPE Tri Sync, BB APPLY Exec 953 TYPE Tri Sync, BB H PHASE –0.500 to 0.500 (0.000) (in 0.001, unit: H Line)
  • Page 141 Setting menu Setting item 900 UTILITY.. 960 REMOTE.. 962 CONTROL Off, On LAN.. 963 IPADD STATUS.. 970 FIRMVER.. 971 PR FPGAVER1.. 972 GENLOCK XX.XX (Version indication) FPGAVER2.. 973 DVI CODE.. 974 MACADD DIAG.. 975 FAN 1 OPTION.. 976 IN SLOT1 REBOOT..

  • Page 142: Conversion Between Input Signal And Output Signal

    Conversion between Input Signal and Output Signal SDI input signal SYSTEM Input mode FORMAT SDI IN SDI OUT ASPECT 16:9 DVI (4:3) or DVI (5:4) input signal SYSTEM Input mode FORMAT DVI IN SDI OUT ASPECT 16:9 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.
  • Page 143 SYSTEM Input mode FORMAT DVI IN SDI OUT ASPECT Zoom Center Wide Zoom * Black bands on both sides of the image are increased on DVI OUT images for DVI (5:4) signals. DVI (16:9) input signal SYSTEM Input mode FORMAT DVI IN SDI OUT ASPECT...

  • Page 144: 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.

  • Page 145: Installing The Rack Mounting Bracket Into 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. Remove the four screws each from the left and right sides. Attach the supplied rack mounting brackets to the left and right sides with the removed screws.

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Specifications Signal processing Inputs/Outputs Interfaces Specifications 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) Video input...
  • Page 147 General Optional accessories 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...

  • Page 148: Pin Assignments

    ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON...
  • Page 149 Pin No. Function RXD IN– RXD IN+ GPI I/O connector (D-sub 15-pin, female) GPI I/O Pin No. Function Input or output Input or output Input or output Input or output Input or output Input or output Input or output Input or output For the functions that can be assigned to pins 1 to 12, see “Using the GPI I/O Connector”...

  • Page 150: Wiring Example Of Visca Rs-422 Connection

    Wiring Example of VISCA RS-422 Connection Processor Unit of the BRS-200 VISCA RS-422 Connector RXD IN – RXD IN + TXD IN – TXD IN + Specifications Third to seventh VISCA cameras VISCA RS-422 Connector RXD OUT – RXD OUT + TXD OUT –...

  • Page 151: To Use The Visca Rs-422 Connector Plug

    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. Grasp both ends of the VISCA RS-422 connector plug and pull it out, as shown in the illustration. Insert a wire (AWG Nos.

  • Page 152: Acceptable Dvi-I Input/Output Signal Formats

    Acceptable DVI-I Input/Output Signal Formats DVI-I input signal formats Resolution Signal format 1024 × 768 VESA (DMT) XGA 60 Hz 1280 × 768 VESA (DMT) WXGA 60 Hz 1280 × 800 VESA (DMT) WXGA 60 Hz 1280 × 1024 VESA (DMT) SXGA 60 Hz DVI-I output signal formats Resolution...

  • Page 153: Dimensions

    WIPE MATT PRESET CLEAR RECALL MENU/SNAP SHOT/CAMERA POSITION CAMERA DSK/AUX NEXT 3-M4 ) (in depth) 410 (16 PROCESSOR 194 (7 142.5 (5 BRS-200 REMOTE CAMERA OPERATING SWITCHER CAMERA MENU FINE LEFT ENTER RIGHT FOCUS BRIGHT ZOOM PAN/TILT EXIT DOWN NEAR...

  • Page 154: Processor Unit

    Processor Unit POWER Dimensions VISCA GENLOCK RS-422 REMOTE LAN(10/100) PANEL RS-232C DVI-I 430 (17) 462 (18 480 (19) AUX2 AUX1 PGM2 PGM1 6.2 × 12 ( Unit: mm (inches) × (4 holes)

  • Page 155: Glossary

    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. An internal signal path to use an input signal, color matte, etc. for a specific purpose.
  • Page 156 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.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 50 4:3 50 50 50 59.94 50 AC IN connector 30 AC power adaptor 44 AC power cord 43 Adjusting exposure 105 focus 104 size and display position for PIP white balance 107 Adjustment controls (F1 to F4) 24, 48 ANGLE 95 ASPECT 50 Attachment hole for antitheft wire 28...
  • Page 158 Effect preview 96 EX-COMP 106 EXIT button 25, 47 Exposure 105 Exposure compensation 106 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...
  • Page 159 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.

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