Precision 16:9 technology
The BRC-300 captures images in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and with its 3 CCD technology, is able to achieve a wide angle of view in the 16:9 mode.
Due to the greater number of pixels used in the 16:9 aspect ratio, the BRC-300 generates extremely high-resolution images as compared to conventional cameras.
Conventional Camera | | | BRC-300 |
| | | 1152 pixels | | | |
Total effective pixels 
on CCD
648 pixels
| | | | | 4:3 picture image area | | | | | | |
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| 16:9 picture image area | | | | | | 16:9 picture image area |
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| Less pixels are used to | | | | | | | The higher "Mega Pixel" count |
| reproduce the 16:9 area | | | | | | | allows a sufficient amount of |
| | | | | | | | | pixels to be used in 16:9 mode |
Angle of view in 16:9 mode | Angle of view in 4:3 mode | Wider angle of view in 16:9 mode |
(Conventional Camera) | | (BRC-300) |
Fig. 1 16:9 aspect ratio
RS-232C/RS-422 Remote control (VISCA protocol)
The BRC-300 can be controlled by external devices such as the optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit thanks to Sony’s well-known VISCA protocol. All local controls such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and six presets can be easily accessed, and up to seven cameras can be daisy-chained and controlled by the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.
Versatile Video Outputs
The BRC-300 can be used with a range of versatile optional interface cards allowing for flexible analog and digital system configurations. Choose from the following interface cards to configure your individual requirements:
•Analog RGB/Component: BRBK-301*
•SDI: BRBK-302*
•DV i.LINK interface: BRBK-304
•Fiber Optic: BRBK-303 (for use in conjunction with BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit only)
Thanks to these convenient options, the BRC-300 truly functions as an all-in-one, compact robotic camera.
* Can be installed into the both BRC-300 and BRU-300
