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BRS-200 operating instructions
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BRS-200
S
ony 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.
BR
S
-200
4-145-707-
11
(1)
© 2009
S
ony Corporation
Contents
Main
Owners Record
WARNING
Page
Precautions
Operating and Storage Locations
Cleaning
On cleaning of the cabinet
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
Chapter 3 Preparations
6
Chapter 4 Switching Operation
Chapter 5 VISCA Camera Operations
Chapter 6 Control Using External Devices
Appendix
8
Overview
Features
Flexible input/output configuration
Basic video switching features incorporated
Minimized video latency
System Configuration
Basic Configuration
ON
PGM
7
Configuration for a Live Event
ON
Recorder (HVR-1500A, etc.)
PGM
7
Configuration for a Presentation
900 t 910 t 911 t 912...918
Configuration for Presentation Using Two Projectors
14
Structure of Switched or Composed Video Output by Video Switching
B F P B P F
Control Panel
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts
1
Locations and Functions of Parts
Control Panel
4Effect transition section (page 20)
3Cross-point bus section (page 19)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 123456789101112
1 Mode Buttons
2 CAMERA/DSK/AUX Bus Section
Page
3 Cross-Point Bus Section
4 Effect Transition Section
5 Menu/Snapshot/Camera Position Section
Page
6 Display Panel / Camera/Switcher/Menu Control Section
Page
Page
7 Camera Menu/Location Control Section
8 Joystick
9 Rear Panel Section
Processor Unit
Front Panel
Rear Panel
30
BRSA-20HSD1 HD/SD-SDI Input Board (Not Supplied)
BRSA-20DD1 DVI Input Board (Not Supplied)
BRSA-20DD2 DVI Output Board (Not Supplied)
Page
Preparations
Connecting VISCA Cameras
Up to seven Sony BRC-series VISCA-compatible cameras can be connected to the switcher.
To connect the video cable
To connect the VISCA control cable
To configure the cameras
To connect the cameras to the AC power supply
Connecting a Video Output Device Such as a Camera Other Than a BRC- Series Camera
DVI-I IN
Computer
Connecting a DVI Signal Output Device
SDI IN 1 to 4 Camera, etc. equipped with an SDI output
Connecting Monitors to the PGM1 And PGM2 Connectors
Connecting Monitors to the AUX1 And AUX2 Connectors
VCR, etc. equipped
PGM2
Monitor, etc. equipped
Connecting a Monitor or Projector Equipped with a DVI Input
LAN (10/100)
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* Some computers can be connected with a straight type LAN cabl e.
Connecting a Computer for Storing the Setting Data
Connecting an External Sync Signal
Installation and Connection of the Switcher
Installing an Interface Board
Interface boards and available card slots
To install an interface board
Page
To remove the interface board
Connecting the Processor Unit and Control Panel
2Insert the plug of the power cord into the AC IN connector and secure the plug with the stopper.
Page
Installation and Connection of the Switcher
Chapter 3 Preparations
Turning on the Power
1
To turn off the power
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
46
Menu Operation
Displaying the Menus
To display other menu pages
48
To exit menu mode
Operating the Menu
Page
Basic Setups for the Switcher
Setting the Video Signal Format and Aspect Ratio (Menu Page 951)
Setting Up the Video Input Signals
To identify the video input signals (menu page 921)
To assign the video input signals to the PGM and NEXT select buttons (menu page 922)
To add a frame synchronizer to the input video signal (menu page 925)
Setting Up the Video Output Signals
To set the DVI output (menu page 932)
To set up multi-viewer output (menu page 934)
Setting the Bus Mode for the Cross-Point Buttons (Menu Page 943)
Setting Up the VISCA Camera
To set the VISCA communication mode (menu page 911)
Assigning the VISCA IDs (menu page 912)
To control the power on/off of the VISCA cameras (menu page 917)
Setting Up the Switcher for Connecting the Computer (Menu Page 963)
Page
Page
Before Starting the Switching Operation
Chapter 4 Switching Operation
Switching Operation
Before Starting the Switching Operation
SW MODE
SW mode button
Enabling SW Mode
Selecting the Auxiliary Output Video
Basics of Video Switching
Switching with a cut
Switching with a transition effect
66
Switching the Video with a Cut
Basic operation of a cut
Switching Directly with the PGM Select Button
Switching with the CUT Button After Checking the Next Video in the Preview Window
68
Switching the Video with an Effect (Transition Effect)
Basic operation of a transition effect
To execute a transition
Page
Switching the Video with a Dissolve Effect (Mix)
Basic operation of a dissolve effect
Switching the Video with a Wipe
Basic operation of a wipe
Page
Wipe patterns
Composing Videos Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Basic operation of picture-in-picture
76
Executing Picture-in-Picture
To cancel picture-in-picture
123 4
Adjusting the Size and Display Position of an Embedded Video in Picture-in- Picture
To adjust the size and display position of an embedded video using the joystick
78
To adjust the size and display position of an embedded video using the menus
To crop an embedded video for picture-in-picture
80
Setting the Transition Time
Setting a Border for a Wipe or PIP
82
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 Still Images Stored in Frame Memory
84
Using the Downstream Key (DSK) to Add Characters or Graphics
Basic operation of downstream key composition
12 53
To cancel the downstream key composition
To suspend the transition (DSK AUTO) of the downstream key composition
Composing Video Using the Luminance Key
Basic operation of luminance keying
Composing Video Using DSK Split
Basic operation of DSK split
Page
To use a monochromatic image (color matte) as a DSK FILL video
Composing Video Using the Chroma Key
Basic operation of chroma keying
To specify the chroma key automatically using the joystick
Page
To set the chroma key manually by menu operation
Page
96
Checking the Results of Composite Video (Effect Preview)
Storing the Settings of a Wipe, PIP, and Setting Menu Items
98
To recall the registered settings
Page
Page
VISCA Camera Operations
Before Operating the Camera
102
Chapter 5 VISCA Camera Operations
CAM mode buttons
Setting the Switcher to CAM mode
SIG:CAM1 POS:
FOCUS MANUAL
SPEED 1/1000
1/5 951
Selecting the Camera to Be Controlled
This section explains how to select the camera you wish to control from the switcher.
Press to light up the CAM mode button so that the switcher is set to CAM mode.
Controlling the Camera
Adjusting the Focus of the Camera
To focus the camera on a subject automatically
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
FOCUS F1
BRIGHT F2
To enable exposure compensation
To enable backlight compensation
To enable spotlight compensation (only for the BRC-H700, BRC-Z700 or BRC-Z330 camera)
Adjusting the White Balance
Zooming
To operate zoom with the joystick
To reverse the zoom operation
To adjust the zoom speed
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
To face the camera back to the front
If you accidentally move the camera with your hand
Storing the Camera Settings
112
To recall the preset camera setting
To set the camera moving speed to the preset position
114
Chapter 5 VISCA Camera Operations
Cursor
Operating the Camera Menu
WIPE
MX
REV
CUT
Page
116
Disabling the Infrared Remote Commander Supplied with the Camera
Setting the Illumination of the Tally Lamp on the Camera
Page
Control Using External Devices
Using the GPI I/O Connector
Assigning Various Functions to the Pins on the GPI I/O Connector
GPI I/O
120
Functions enabled to be assigned to the pins on the GPI I/O connector
Control Examples Using the GPI I/O Connector
122
Input example 2: control example when an open collector is used
Output example: control example when an external lamp is connected
5V VCC
Using the REMOTE Connector
Configuring SERIAL DATA
Communication method
REMOTE connector
REMOTE
Command
Command list controllable with external devices
Transferring Data between the Switcher and a Computer
Connection and Configuration
Connecting a computer
Setting up the switcher
Downloading/Uploading
126
To download or upload the frame memory image data
To download or upload the setting data
128
Notes on downloading/uploading frame memory images in SD mode
Page
Page
Appendix
Menu List
Camera Mode Menu
Switcher Mode Menu
MEM Menu
WIPE Menu
To store a wipe pattern in the direct wipe number (menu page 510)
MATT Menu
DSK Menu
PIP Menu
To store the PIP settings in the direct PIP number (menu pages 810 and 820)
SETUP Menu
To register the name of the signal (menu page 921)
Page
To specify snapshot data at the time of startup (menu page 944)
To recall the snapshot number using the DIRECT RECALL button (menu page 945)
Page
Page
142
Conversion between Input Signal and Output Signal
DVI (4:3) or DVI (5:4)* input signal
SDI input signal
DVI (16:9) input signal
144
Messages and Troubleshooting
Page
Specifications
Signal processing
Inputs/Outputs
Interfaces
General
Optional accessories
Pin Assignments
VISCA
RS-232C
GPI I/O connector (D-sub 15-pin, female)
For the definitions of A and B, see Using the REMOTE Connector on page 123.
GPI I/O
REMOTE
Wiring Example of VISCA RS-422 Connection
To Use the VISCA RS-422 Connector Plug
Acceptable DVI-I Input/Output Signal Formats
DVI-I input signal formats
DVI-I output signal formats
Dimensions
Appendix
Dimensions
Control Panel
222 (8 3/4)
179 (7 1/8)
70 (2 7/8)
Processor Unit
Glossary
156
Index
Numerics
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
I
T
U
V
W
X