FEATURES
Excellent Picture Quality
High Performance Pan/Tilt/Zoom
Mechanism
BRC-H700
The BRC Series of cameras covers a wide shooting
range with its highly accurate Pan/Tilt mechanism.
All cameras have a very wide pan range of 340
degrees and a tilt range of 120 degrees. Both pan
and tilt speeds are variable within the range of 0.25
to 60 degrees per second (BRC-H700 and BRC-300)
and 0.22 to 60 degrees per second (BRC-Z700).
What’s more, the BRC-Z700 has an extremely quiet
motor that is capable of very precise movements. All
BRC Series cameras are capable of capturing not only
fast-moving objects, but also slow-moving objects
without rocking vibration.
The BRC-H700 is an HD color video camera that
features three 1/3-type HD CCDs with approximately
1,120,000 total pixels. This camera is ideal for high-
resolution image-capturing applications and satisfies
the demands of users who require exceptional-quality
video images with accurate color reproduction. In
addition, the highly sensitive CCDs enable remote video
shooting in environments where lighting is not ideal.
BRC-Z700
The BRC-Z700 employs three 1/4-type CMOS image
sensors, boasting a resolution of 1,120,000 total
pixels. This camera incorporates a newly developed
DSP to make effective use of the ClearVid CMOS
Sensors, which have been developed using Sony
advanced semiconductor technologies. One of the
advantages of the CMOS sensor is that vertical smear
is minimized. The combination of the new DSP and
the ClearVid CMOS Sensors allows the camera to
achieve both higher resolution and higher sensitivity
compared to cameras equipped with conventional
CMOS sensors. Furthermore, the camera’s “color
masking” function allows users to adjust specific
colors in the image more precisely, while the “color
detail” function allows users to smooth over skin
tones.
For capturing small or distant objects, the BRC-Z700
incorporates a 20x optical auto-focus zoom lens and
the BRC-H700 and BRC-300 adopt a 12x optical
zoom lens.
Versatile Video Outputs
The BRC Series offers the following outputs as
standard:
Standard Video Outputs
• BRC-H700:
• BRC-Z700:
HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB
HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB,
Composite,Y/C
• BRC-300/300P: Composite,Y/C
What’s more, each camera in the BRC Series has a
wide range of optional interface cards to choose
from. This versatility allows for flexible analog and
digital system configurations.
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Larger Pixel Size Compared to
Conventional CMOS Sensor
Unique 45º Angle
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Pixel Layout
Optional Video Cards
BRC-H700
• HFBK-HD1: : HD-SDI, HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB
• HFBK-SD1: : SD-SDI, Composite,Y/C,
SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), RGB
• HFBK-XG1:: WXGA, XGA (Letter Box, Crop),
VGA (Letter Box, Crop)
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
(vertical smear minimized)
Conventional CCD Sensor
(vertical smear)
• HFBK-TS1: : i.LINK™ (HDV) interface
(Images Simulated)
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
• BRBK-HSD1: HD-SDI, SD-SDI
The BRC-300 is equipped with three 1/4.7-type
Advanced HAD CCD sensors with a total of 1,070,000
pixels. This camera delivers outstanding picture quality
with high resolution and accurate color reproduction.
Sony Advanced HAD technology enables this camera
to produce high-quality SD images with low noise.
BRC-300
• BRBK-301: : Composite,Y/C,
SD Component (Y/Cb/Cr), RGB
• BRBK-302: : SD-SDI
• BRBK-304: : i.LINK (DV) interface
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Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-H700,
BRU-300)
Multiple Position Presets and User-
friendly Interface
Users can transmit uncompressed digital data
including external sync and camera control signals via
an optical multiplex unit such as the BRU-H700 and
BRU-300. With only a single cable connection
between the camera and the HD optical multiplex
unit, the system is extremely easy to install. The
maximum cable length between these units are 500
meters for the BRC-300 and 1000 meters for both
the BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700.
The BRC-H700 and BRC-Z700 each have sixteen
presets and the BRC-300 has six presets to which
predefined Pan/Tilt/Zoom positions and other
parameters can be allocated. These presets can be
recalled at the touch of a button to easily capture
video from pre-specified areas. They can also be
controlled from either the supplied IR Remote
Commander™ Unit or optional RM-BR300 Remote
Control Unit. The ergonomically designed joystick
and feature-rich control panel of the RM-BR300
provide superb operability in various remote video
shooting applications.
RS-232C/RS-422 Remote Control
(VISCA protocol)
Flexible Installation
System integrators can easily configure complex
systems with the BRC Series because each camera is
equipped with RS-232C/RS-422 interfaces supporting
the VISCATM protocol, which allows them to be
controlled by external PCs and/or controllers. All local
controls such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and
presets can be easily accessed, and up to seven
cameras can be
Because the BRC Series has an “Image Flip” function,
the unit can either be mounted on a ceiling using the
supplied ceiling mount kit or placed on a flat surface
to meet the user’s installation and space
requirements.
daisy-chained.
REAR PANEL LAYOUTS
1
2
3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VISCA RS-422
OFF
ON
IR SELECT
DATA MIX
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VISCA RS-422
1
2
3
VISCA RS-422
OFF ON
OFF ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OFF
ON
1
2
3
75Ω
75Ω
IR SELECT
75Ω
RGB/COMPONENT
DC IN 12V
DC IN 12V
IR SELECT
OFF ON
RGB/COMPONENT DATA MIX
INVISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN
VIDEO
SVIDEO
DC IN
12V
EXT SYNC IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
INVISCA RS-232C OUT
INVISCA RS-232C OUT EXT SYNC IN
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
CONTACT(TALLY)
TALLY
ON/OFF
MODE RS-232C
RS-422
TALLY/CONTACT
VISCA
DC IN 12V
CONTACT
RM-BR300
1
2
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AC IN
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
IN
OUT
AC IN
1
6
1
6
VISCA RS-422
VISCA RS-422
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
IN EXT SYNC OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VISCA RS-232C
CAMERA
INVISCA RS-232C OUT
CAMERA
IN EXT SYNC OUT
RGB/COMPONENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
BRU-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Unit
BRU-300
SD Optical Multiplex Unit
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DIMENSIONS
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
FRONT
SIDE
FRONT
SIDE
4 (99)
7 7/8
(198)
9 3/8 (238)
4 1/8 (103.5)
ø 8 1/4 (207)
ø 8 1/4 (207)
4 1/8
(102)
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
1/4 - 20 UNC
1/4 - 20 UNC
4 3/8 (110)
3 7/8
(98)
Units: inches (mm)
Units: inches (mm)
BRC-300/BRC-300P
BRC Series Pan/Tilt Ranges
FRONT
SIDE
PAN RANGE
3 5/8 (90)
8 1/8 (205)
13/32
(9.6)
7 1/8
(180)
BOTTOM
TILT RANGE
1/4 - 20 UNC
4 1/4 (106)
5 7/8 (147.6)
Units: inches (mm)
*The BRC-H700, BRC-Z700, and BRC-300/300P all have the same Pan/Tilt ranges.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Small Scale System
Optional Video cards
Projector
Recorder
Video Signal
BRC Series
Monitor
IR Remote Commander Unit
Large-screen Display
PC
Medium-sized System
Optional Video cards
Projector
Recorder
Video Signal
Monitor
BRC Series
RS-232C / RS-422
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
PC
Optional Video cards
Switcher
Video Signal
Monitor
BRC Series
Large-screen Display
*Up to 7 cameras can be daisy-chained.
Large Scale System
Optional Video cards
Optical
Projector
Recorder
Multiplex Card
Video Signal
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical
Multiplex Unit
BRC Series
Monitor
Optional Video cards
Optical
Multiplex Card
PC
Video Signal
Optical Fiber Cable
RS-232C/RS-422
Optical
Multiplex Unit
Monitor
Large-screen Display
Switcher
BRC Series
*Up to 7 Optical Multiplex Units
can be daisy-chained.
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
Optional Video Cards for use with Optical Multiplex Units
P/T/Z Color Video Cameras
Optical Multiplex Cards
Optical Fiber Cables
Optical Multiplex Unit
Interface Cards
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRBK-H700
CCFC-M100HG
BRU-H700
BRBK-MF1
BRBK-303
CCFC-M100
BRU-300
CCFC-M100HG
BRU-H700
HFBK-HD1
HFBK-SD1
HFBK-XG1
HFBK-TS1
HFBK-HD1
HFBK-SD1
HFBK-XG1
HFBK-TS1
BRBK-301
BRBK-302
BRBK-304
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HFBK-HD1
HD Interface Board
HFBK-XG1
XGA Interface Board
BRBK-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Card
HFBK-SD1
SD Interface Board
HFBK-TS1
i.LINK (HDV) Interface Board
BRBK-MF1
HD Optical Multiplex Card
BRBK-HSD1
HD/SD-SDI Output Card
BRBK-303
SD Optical Multiplex Card
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRBK-301
Analog RGB Component Card
BRBK-302
SDI Card
BRBK-304
DV Card
RM-BR300
Remote Control Unit
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRC-H700
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRU-H700
HD Optical Multiplex Unit
BRU-300/BRU-300P
SD Optical Multiplex Unit
CCFC-M100HG
Optical Fiber Cable
CCFC-M100
Optical Fiber Cable
2-core Multi-mode Optical Fiber
Cable (100 m long), Extension
Plug Included
2-core Multi-mode Optical Fiber
Cable (100 m long), Extension
Plug Included
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
*
*
CCXC-9DBS
VCL-HG0862
VCL-HG0862K
Wide Conversion Lens
CCMC-9DS
VCL-HG0737X
Wide Conversion Lens
RGB/Component,VBS Cable
RGB/Component,Y/C Cable
**
(9-pin D-sub)
(9-pin D-sub)
**The lens hood supplied with the
VCL-HG0862K cannot be used.
*These cables are for use with the
BRBK-301 or HFBK-SD1.
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SPECIFICATIONS
BRC-H700
Camera
BRC-Z700
BRC-300
BRC-300P
Signal systems
Sync systems
Image device
1080/59.94i or 1080/50i (switchable)
Internal/External
1/3-type IT CCD x 3
1080/59.94i, NTSC or 1080/50i, PAL (switchable)
1/4-type CMOS x 3
NTSC
PAL
1/4.7- type CCD x 3
Total picture elements
Effective picture elements
Lens
Approx. 1.12 Megapixels
Approx. 1.07 Megapixels
12x optical zoom (48x with digital zoom),
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
f=4.5 to 54 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
72 mm
Approx. 1.07 Megapixels
Approx. 0.69 Megapixels
12x optical zoom (48x with digital zoom)
Approx. 1.04 Megapixels
20x optical zoom (80x with digital zoom),
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
f=3.9 to 78 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
62 mm
Focal length
Lens filter diameter
f=3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
37 mm
Minimum object distance 500 mm (Wide), 800 mm (Tele)
10 mm (Wide, Limiter Off),
500 mm (Wide, Limiter On), 800 mm (Tele)
1.8 to 55.2 degrees
300 mm (Wide), 800 mm (Tele)
Horizontal viewing angle 5.5 to 60.3 degrees
4:3 mode: 3.3 to 37.8 degrees, 16:9 mode: 4.0 to 45.4 degrees
Focusing system
Pan/Tilt angle
Pan/Tilt speed
Minimum illumination
Video S/N ratio
Shutter speed
Gain
White balance
Image stabilizer
Image flip
Auto/Manual
-170 to +170 degrees (Pan), -30 to +90 degrees (Tilt)
0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)
0.22 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)
0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt)
7 lx (25 IRE, F1.6, +18 dB)
6 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, +18 dB)
6 lx (50 IRE, F1.6, +24 dB)
50 dB
1/10,000 to 1/60 s or 1/10,000 to 1/50 s
1/10,000 to 1/4 s
Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB)
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
–
1/10,000 to 1/3 s
Auto/Manual (0 to 18 dB and Hyper Gain)
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
Auto/Manual (0 to 24 dB and Hyper Gain)
Auto1/Auto2/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual
On/Off (Optical)
On/Off
ND filter
Preset positions
Interfaces
ND1/ND2/Off
16
–
6
HD video output
SD video output
D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGB, HD, VD or SYNC
–
–
BNC: Composite, Mini DIN 4 pin : Y/C
BNC: Composite (NTSC),
Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C
BNC: Composite (PAL),
Mini DIN 4 pin : Y/C
External Sync input
Camera control
BNC
Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA IN), Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA OUT), Connector plug 9 pin: RS-422 (VISCA IN/OUT)
General
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
32 to 104 ºF degrees (0 to 40˚ C)
-4 to 140 ºF degrees (-20 to 60˚ C)
DC 10.8 to 13.2 V
Max. 24 W (without optional cards)
8 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches
(207 x 310.8 x 207 mm)
9 lb 15 oz (4.5 kg)
Max 28.8 W (without optional cards)
7 7/8 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches
(198 x 247 x 238 mm)
Max. 21.6 W (without optional cards)
7 1/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 1/8 inches
(180 x 210.1 x 205 mm)
5 lb 8 oz (2.5 kg)
Weight
Supplied accessories
IR Remote Commander Unit, AC power adaptor, AC power cord, RS-422 connector plug, Ceiling bracket x2, Wire rope, Screws, Operating instructions
BRU-H700
BRU-300
BRU-300P
Interfaces
Optical fiber connector
HD video output
SD video output
LC Duplex Fiber Connector
D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGB, HD, VD or SYNC
–
–
BNC: Composite (NTSC), Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C
BNC: Composite (PAL), Mini DIN 4 pin: Y/C
External sync input
External sync output
Audio line output
Camera control
BNC
BNC
Phono jack x2 (L/R)
–
Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA IN), Mini DIN 8 pin: RS-232C (VISCA OUT), Connector plug 9 pin: RS-422 (VISCA IN/OUT)
Optional card slots
General
2 slots
2 slots (When both slots are used simultaneously, the interface cards must be of two different types.)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
32 to 104 ºF degrees (0 to 40˚ C)
-4 to 140 ºF degrees (-20 to 60˚ C)
AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Max. 10 W (without optional cards)
8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (210 x 86 x 240 mm)
5 lb 5 oz (2.4 kg)
Max. 9 W (without optional cards)
8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (212 x 88 x 210 mm)
4 lb 10 oz (2.1 kg)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord, RS-422 connector plug, RS-232C cable (3 m, Mini DIN 8 pin), Operating instructions
HFBK-HD1
HFBK-SD1
HFBK-XG1
D-Sub 15 pin: RGB, HD,
VD (WXGA/XGA/VGA)
HFBK-TS1
i.LINK 6 pin: HDV OUT (IEEE1394 S100)
Video output
D-Sub 15 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or
RGB, HD, VD or SYNC
BNC x2: HD-SDI
D-Sub 9 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or
RGB, Composite or Y/C, SYNC
BNC: Composite
BNC: SD-SDI
Audio line input
Video output
Phono jack x2 (L/R)
BRBK-HSD1
BNC x2: HD-SDI or SD-SDI
BRBK-301
D-Sub 9 pin: Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or
BRBK-302
BNC: SD-SDI
BRBK-304
i.LINK 6 pin: DV OUT (IEEE1394 S100)
RGB, Composite or Y/C, SYNC
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
Some images in this catalog are simulated.
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