Color Video Camera: Operating Instructions Software Version 3.10
Color Video Camera: Operating Instructions Software Version 3.10
Color Video Camera: Operating Instructions Software Version 3.10
Operating Instructions
Software Version 3.10
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
BRC-X400/X401
SRG-X400/X402/201M2
SRG-X120/HD1M2
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PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER Menu ................. 41
PICTURE ................................................. 41 Configuring the Camera from a Web
OPTICAL FILTER ......................................42 Browser
PAN TILT/PRESET RECALL Menu .................43
PAN TILT .................................................43 Basic Operations of the Administrator
PRESET RECALL ..................................... 44 Menu ......................................................... 64
PICTURE PROFILE Menu (BRC-X400/ How to set up the Administrator
X401) ......................................................... 44 menu ..................................................... 64
VIDEO OUT Menu ...................................... 45 Common buttons in each menu .......... 64
HDMI ..................................................... 45 Notes for all aspects of the menu ........ 64
H PHASE (BRC-X400/X401) ................... 45 Configuration of the Administrator
SYSTEM Menu ........................................... 46 Menu ......................................................... 65
PTZ TRACE Menu (BRC-X400/X401) ...........47 System menu ........................................ 65
Recording pan/tilt and zoom Video menu .......................................... 65
operations ............................................ 48 Audio menu .......................................... 65
Playing pan/tilt and zoom Network menu ...................................... 65
operations ............................................ 48 Security menu ....................................... 65
Deleting recorded pan/tilt and zoom PTZF control menu ............................... 65
operations ............................................ 48 Streaming menu ................................... 65
STATUS Menu ............................................ 49 Configuring the System
DEVICE INFO (Device information of the ― System Menu ......................................... 65
camera and setting status of switches on Information tab ..................................... 65
the back of the camera) ....................... 49 Date & time tab .................................... 65
NETWORK ............................................. 50 Installation tab ...................................... 66
Menu Configuration ................................... 51 Initialize tab .......................................... 68
System log tab ...................................... 68
Access log tab ....................................... 69
Service tab ............................................ 69
Accessing the Camera from a Web Option tab (SRG-X400/X402/201M2/
Browser X120/HD1M2) ........................................ 69
Setting the Camera Image
Enabling HTTP/RTSP in the Camera ........... 57
― Video Menu ........................................... 70
Setting-up the Computer ........................... 57
Picture tab ............................................. 70
OS/Web browser ................................... 57
Video codec tab .................................... 74
CPU ........................................................ 57
Superimpose tab .................................. 75
Memory ................................................. 57
Day/Night ICR tab ................................. 76
Display ................................................... 57
Setting the Audio
Accessing the Camera from a Web
— Audio Menu ............................................77
Browser ..................................................... 58
Audio tab ...............................................77
Changing the Initial Password .................. 58
Configuring the Network
Displaying the Viewer Screen Properly ..... 58
— Network Menu ....................................... 78
When You Use Antivirus Software on Your
Network tab .......................................... 78
Computer .................................................. 58
QoS tab ................................................. 79
When the SSL Function is Used ..................59
UPnP tab ...............................................80
CNS tab (BRC-X400/X401) ....................80
Tracking data output tab (BRC-X400/
Operating the Camera from a Web X401) ......................................................80
Browser Setting the Security
— Security Menu .........................................81
About Authentication ............................... 60 Administrator and User .........................81
Operating the Camera .............................. 60 User tab ................................................. 82
Main Menu ........................................... 60 Access limit tab ..................................... 83
Control Panel Section ............................ 61 SSL tab (BRC-X400, SRG-X400/X120) ... 83
Monitor Screen ......................................63 802.1X tab .............................................. 85
System configuration of the 802.1X
network ................................................. 85
Referer check tab .................................. 87
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Brute force attack protection tab ......... 88
Setting the PTZF Control
― PTZF control Menu ................................ 88
PTZF control tab ................................... 88
Preset position tab ............................... 90
PTZ TRACE (BRC-X400/X401) ................ 91
Setting the Streaming
— Streaming Menu .....................................92
Streaming tab ........................................92
Using NDI|HX ............................................ 94
Appendix
Message List ............................................. 95
Camera Lamp Display .......................... 95
Camera Screen Display (Main Menu) ... 95
List of error codes for RTMP
streaming ............................................. 95
List of error codes for SRT
streaming ............................................. 96
Troubleshooting .........................................97
Preset Items and Image Setting File
Items ......................................................... 98
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Settings ............ 98
Camera Settings ................................... 99
Specifications ........................................... 101
Dimensions .......................................... 103
SYSTEM SELECT switch settings ..........104
Pin array of the VISCA RS-422 terminal and
how to use it ........................................104
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In the description of HTTP/RTSP communication,
Overview RTSP communication refers to the IP streaming
function.
4K 3840×2160/23.98p
3840×2160/25p
3840×2160/29.97p
HD 1280×720/50p 1920×1080/50i
1280×720/59.94p 1920×1080/50p
1920×1080/23.98p 1920×1080/59.94i
1920×1080/25p 1920×1080/59.94p
1920×1080/29.97p
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This manual or the software described herein, in
whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated Precautions for Preventing
or reduced to any machine readable form without
prior written approval from Sony Corporation. Access to the Camera by an
© 2019 Sony Corporation
SONY CORPORATION PROVIDES NO WARRANTY Unintended Third Party
WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE
The camera settings may be changed by an
OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN unintended third party on the network,
AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED depending on the usage environment.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS The camera can be fraudulently accessed in a
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO network environment where a device is
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER connected or connectable to the network
INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY without the administrator’s permission, or where
CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, a computer or other network device connected
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, to the network can be used without any
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR permission.
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION After configuring the camera, immediately
WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER change the password you use for upgrading the
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE firmware on the camera, from a Web browser on
THEREOF. your computer, and for changing settings. For
how to change password, see “Changing the
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any Initial Password” (page 58).
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be
governed by the terms of a separate user
license agreement.
Features
• is trademark of Sony Corporation.
• is trademark of Sony Corporation. Pan/Tilt/Zoom CMOS video camera
• “Exmor R” and are trademarks of equipped with a small built-in pan-tilt
Sony Corporation. head
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
• The camera unit is equipped with a 1/2.5-type
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
Exmor R CMOS sensor and an optical zoom
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI lens*1 with pan/tilt/zoom features integrated
Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United into a small built-in pan-tilt head. This versatile
States and other countries. camera can be used for various applications.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer • The pan-tilt head can pan to the right or left by
are registered trademarks of United States 170 degrees and tilt upward to 90 degrees and
Microsoft Corporation in the United States downward to 20 degrees, which allows the
and/or other countries. camera to remotely shoot wide areas.
• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark • The camera pans and tilts at a speed of
of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries between 0.5 and 101 degrees (maximum
in the United States and other countries. speed) per second, and it also pans and tilts at
• NewTek™ and NDI® are registered a maximum speed of 300 degrees per second
trademarks of NewTek, Inc. in the preset operation.
• macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. Zoom performance for capturing distant
• Google Chrome is a trademark or registered subjects
trademark of Google LLC.
• Intel, Intel logo, and Intel Core are trademarks For BRC-X400/X401 and SRG-X402, in addition to
of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the 20×*1 optical zoom, it uses Sony's 2×*2 Clear
United States and/or other countries. Image Zoom function and 2× Tele Convert
mode*2 to achieve the equivalent of up to 80x
optical telephoto performance. Moreover, using
Other system names, product names
digital zoom together achieves the equivalent of
appearing in this document are trademarks or
up to 480x telephoto performance.
registered trademarks of their respective
manufacturers. Trademarked items are not
indicated by ® or ™ symbols in this document.
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Audio output Equipped with tally lamp (BRC-X400/
The camera is equipped with 2ch audio which is X401)
applicable for microphone/line input. The camera is equipped with a tally lamp that
Input audio signal is transmitted to HDMI/SDI instantly distinguishes cameras in use.
simultaneously. Additionally, the signal is
transmitted to the IP network by with the
streaming function. Supports network connection with RCP/
MSU (BRC-X400/X401)
Video output Network connection to an optional remote
control panel (RCP) or master setup unit (MSU) is
In addition to HDMI/SDI output, IP network supported.
transmission can be performed simultaneously
by IP streaming function (SDI output does not
support 4K). Picture profile preset function (BRC-
For IP streaming function, ITU-T H.264/H.265 is X400/X401)
applied to video compression mode (video Picture profile presets from PP1 to PP6 can be
codec) and it achieves high compression rate loaded. By using these presets, an image texture
while keeping the image quality. Also, it gets close to the one shot with other cameras
decreases the network bandwidth load. with the picture profile function, and the camera
The network bandwidth load required for video creates an image texture similar to the one of
transmission decreases. cinematic film.
Moreover, the camera supports multi-streaming
output. Up to 3 codec modes can be selected.
Extensibility
Preset function 4K Option (SRGL-4K)
SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2 (HD
Up to 100 preset data can be stored in the VISCA model) supports 4K video output via HDMI and
command and up to 256 preset data in the CGI 4K IP streaming by installing the optional 4K
command. Option license. (page 69)*3
On the PTZ Motion Sync function*3, pan, tilt, and NDI|HX
zoom work together to enable smooth preset This camera is compatible with NDI|HX of
operations. NewTek, Inc.
To use NDI|HX, you are required to purchase the
Equipped with RS-422 interface license key (page 94).
The camera is equipped with RS-422 interface
*1 20× optical zoom for the BRC-X400/X401 and
which is the industry standard VISCA camera
SRG-X400/X402/201M2
protocol in external communication.
12× optical zoom for the SRG-X120/HD1M2
*2 When shooting at 1920×1080 only.
Equipped with PoE+ (Power over *3 Enabled by Software version 2.00
Ethernet Plus)
The camera supports IEEE802.3at-compatible
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) and a single LAN
cable is used for power supply and control.
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and PoE+ power supply device with a LAN
Location and Function of Parts cable. The green lamp stops flashing and
lights up when start-up is complete.
The green lamp flashes when the camera
receives an operation command from the
Camera supplied remote commander.
The lamp lights up in orange when the
Front POWER button on the supplied remote
commander is pressed and the camera
enters in the standby mode.
The yellow lamp flashes while upgrading the
*1
ȩ firmware.
The orange lamp flashes when there are
Ȫ defects in the camera (for instance, when
rotations of fan motor slow down or stop
etc.).
ȫ NETWORK lamp
Flashes during initialization when the
camera is connected to the PoE+ power
Ȭ supply device with a LAN cable and power is
being supplied. The lamp lights up when it is
ȭ
connected to the network once start-up is
*1 This is not equipped on SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2. complete.
Lights up after start-up is complete if
Tally lamp (BRC-X400/X401) network is connected, when power is
Lights up in red when a tally command is supplied to the camera from outlet using AC
received or the camera is selected by an adapter and power cord. The lamp is unlit
optional remote controller (depending on when not connected to the network.
the setting mode). The brightness can be The lamp turns off while upgrading the
selected from [HIGH], [LOW], or [OFF] (the firmware.
tally lamp does not light up) in [TALLY LEVEL] The lamp flashes when there are defects in
in the SYSTEM menu. the camera (for instance, when rotations of
fan motor slow down or stop etc.).
Lens
Back
This is a 20× (BRC-X400/X401, SRG-X400/
X402/201M2) or 12x (SRG-X120/HD1M2)
Ȯ ȯ Ȱ ȱȲ ȳ ȴȵ
magnification-optical zoom lens. When
[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] (Clear Image Zoom) is
set to [ON] in the PAN TILT ZOOM menu, the
camera can zoom up to 30× for 4K and 40×
for HD.
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM is not available for SRG-
X120/HD1M2.
Note ȶ ȷ ȸ ȹ Ⱥ *2 Ȼ ȼ
Do not touch the part around the lens when *2 This is not equipped on SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2.
energized.
VISCA RS-422 IN terminal
Remote commander sensors Connect with an remote controller (not
These are sensors for the supplied remote supplied).
commander. When you connect multiple cameras,
connect it to the VISCA RS-422 OUT terminal
POWER lamp of the previous camera in the daisy chain
Flashes in green when the camera is connection.
connected to an outlet using the supplied AC
adapter and power cord, or when power is
being supplied by connecting the camera
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VISCA RS-422 OUT terminal Switch No. Setting items
When you connect multiple cameras,
1 Setting up 3G-SDI level
connect it to the VISCA RS-422 IN terminal of
the next camera in the daisy chain 2 Termination setting of external
synchronization
connection.
3 HTTP/RTSP communication
IR SELECT switch usage setting
Select the camera number when you operate 4 Baud Rate settings of RS-422
multiple cameras with the same remote for VISCA communication
commander. SDI format/level settings
This setting is enabled when the signal
Remote commander sensor format is 1920×1080/50p or 1920×1080/
This is for the supplied remote commander. 59.94p.
When the SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to
SYSTEM SELECT switch 6, the setting set on [VIDEO FORMAT] on
Used for selecting the video signal format to the OSD menu or [Format] under [Video
be output from the HDMI OUT and SDI OUT out] on the Administrator menu is
terminals. When the SYSTEM SELECT switch applied.
is set to 6, the value set on [VIDEO FORMAT]
or [Format] under [Video out] on the Switch state SDI format/level
Administrator menu is applied. ON Level-B
For details, see “SYSTEM SELECT switch OFF Level-A
settings” (page 104).
* Turn the power off or to standby, then turn
Reset switch the power on to reflect the changes after
Press the switch for 5 seconds or longer to setting.
return to the factory default. Termination setting of external
synchronization
(earth) terminal Use this setting during external
synchronization (page 24).
AC adapter cord clamper When you use the external
Fix the cord of an AC adapter with the cord synchronization while multiple cameras
clamper so that it does not come out. are connected, turn OFF when this
camera is in the middle of a daisy chain
MIC terminal (audio input terminal) connection and turn ON when this
camera is at the end.
Input for commercially-available MIC or LINE
When nothing is connected to the EXT
to connect an audio device. SYNC terminal, turn ON.
* Switch between MIC and LINE input, as indicated
on “Connecting to commercially-available Switch state TERMINATION
microphones etc.” (page 25).
ON TERMINATE
OFF OPEN
CAMERA SETUP switches
Perform settings for the following 4 cameras. * The setting is applied instantly.
HTTP/RTSP communication usage setting
CAMERA SETUP switch settings Use this setting when you set the HTTP/
RTSP protocol setting.
ɟ ɠ Turn ON to forcibly enable the setting.
ɞ ɡ Turn OFF to configure the setting
according to the OSD menu.
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Baud Rate settings of VISCA RS-422 When connecting this product to a network,
communication connect via a system that provides a
protection function, such as a router or
Switch state Baud Rate firewall. If connected without such
ON 38400 bps protection, security issues may occur.
OFF 9600 bps
12 V (DC power input) terminal
* Turn the power off and on to reflect the Connect the AC adapter (supplied).
changes after setting.
Note
HDMI OUT terminal Do not use any AC adapter other than the
Supplies the images as an HDMI video supplied AC adapter. Otherwise, a fire or
signal. malfunction may occur.
Note
Under the following cases, VGA output is Bottom
applied to the image output through the
HDMI OUT terminal and the image quality is Ƚ
degraded.
• When the SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to 7
• When you choose [720/59.94p VGA] for
[VIDEO FORMAT] on the OSD menu
• When you choose [1280×720/59.94p Ⱦ
(HDMI:VGA)] for [Format] on the
Administrator menu
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• Objects behind glass
Infrared Remote Commander • Objects with horizontal stripes
• Objects on which bright lights are cast or
(supplied) reflected
• Nightscapes and other dark objects with
blinking lights
• Lit objects shot with darkened exposure
adjustment or exposure compensation
settings
Notes
• You cannot perform pan/tilt/zoom
operations while the menu is displayed.
• The menu is not displayed on the SDI
output image when the [Menu overlay
(SDI)] check box on the Administrator
menu is not selected.
• The menu is not displayed on the HDMI
output image when the [Menu overlay
(HDMI)] check box on the Administrator
CAMERA SELECT buttons menu is not selected.
Press the button corresponding to the
camera you want to operate with the remote PAN-TILT button
commander. The camera number can be set Press the arrow buttons to pan or tilt the
using the IR SELECT switch on the back of the camera. Press the HOME button to face the
camera. camera back to the front.
When the menu is displayed, use or to
Note select the menu items and or to change
If two or more cameras are adjacent and the set values.
have the same camera number, they are The selected setting menu is displayed by
operated simultaneously with the supplied pressing the HOME button when the main
remote commander. When you install the menu is displayed.
cameras close to each other, set different
camera numbers. L/R DIRECTION SET button
Hold down this button and press the REV
For setting of camera number, see button to change the direction of the camera
“Operating Multiple Cameras Using the movement to be opposite the direction of
Infrared Remote Commander” (page 26). the arrows on the and buttons. To reset
the direction of the camera movement, press
FOCUS buttons the STD button while holding down this
Used for focus adjustment. button.
Press the AUTO button to adjust the focus
automatically. To adjust the focus manually, POWER button
press the MANUAL button, and adjust it with Press this button to turn on power or to put
the FAR and NEAR buttons. the camera in the standby mode.
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Required batteries
Note
Two R6 (size AA) batteries are required for the
The BACK LIGHT button is enabled when remote commander. To avoid the risk of
MODE (Exposure mode) on the EXPOSURE explosion, use R6 (size AA) manganese or
menu is set to [FULL AUTO] (Full auto), alkaline batteries.
[SHUTTER Pri] (Shutter priority), or [IRIS Pri]
(Iris priority). Note
ZOOM buttons
Use the SLOW button to zoom slowly, and
the FAST button to zoom quickly.
Press the T (telephoto) side of the button to
zoom in, and the W (wide angle) side to
zoom out.
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System Configuration
This camera can be arranged into various system configurations with other products (not supplied). This
section describes typical system examples, with the required components and the main usage of each
system.
System Configuration
Video monitor
Video signal
Remote commander
(supplied) Signal flow
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Operating a Single Camera Using the Optional Remote
Controller
What you can do with this system
Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the remote controller.
System Configuration
Video monitor
Remote controller
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Signal flow
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Operating Multiple Cameras Using the Optional Remote
Controller
What you can do with this system
• For the RS-422 connection, you can remotely operate up to seven cameras with a single remote
controller.
• Perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick.
System Configuration
Video monitor
Video switcher
Remote controller
Video signal
Remote Control (VISCA) signal
Tally/contact signal
Signal flow
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Installation and Connection CAUTION
Installation of the camera using the tripod screws and
screw holes should not be done for installation on a
ceiling or a shelf, etc., in a high position.
Installing the Camera
Installing the Camera Using the
Installing the camera on a desk M3 Fixing Screw Holes
Place the camera on a flat surface. Attach the camera using 4 M3 fixing screw holes
If you place the camera on an inclined surface, located on the bottom of the camera.
make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 Attach the camera to a fitting with a flat surface
degrees to guarantee pan/tilt performance, and using M3 screws with the following
take measures to prevent it from falling. specifications.
M3 screw
= 3 to 8 mm
= 0.12 to 0.31 inches
Notes
• Do not grasp the camera head when carrying Installing the camera on the
the camera.
• Do not turn the camera head by hand. Doing so ceiling
may result in a camera malfunction. Using the supplied ceiling bracket (A)/(B), wire
rope, and screws, you can attach the camera to
the ceiling. When you install the camera, always
install it on a level ceiling. If you install it on a
sloping or uneven ceiling, make sure that the
place where you install it is within ±15 degrees of
the horizontal.
CAUTION
• Entrust installation to an experienced
contractor or installer when installing the
camera on ceilings or other high locations.
• When installing the camera in a high location,
be sure that the location and installation
components (excluding the supplied
Attaching the Camera to a Tripod accessories) are strong enough to support the
camera and the mounting bracket, and install
Attach a tripod to the screw hole used for the camera securely. If the components are not
attaching a tripod on the bottom of the camera. strong enough, the camera may fall and cause
The tripod must be set up on a flat surface and its serious injury.
screws tightened firmly by hand. • Always install the supplied wire rope to prevent
Use a tripod with screws of the following the camera from falling.
specifications. • If you install the camera in a high location,
check periodically, at least once a year, to
ensure that the connection has not loosened. If
conditions warrant, make this periodic check
more frequently.
= 4.5 to 7 mm
= 0.18 to 0.27 inches
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Before installing the camera 2 Attach the ceiling bracket (B) to the ceiling.
Determine the shooting direction of the camera, When attaching the ceiling bracket (B) to the
and then make the holes for the ceiling bracket ceiling, it is recommended to fix at the 4
(B) and the connecting cables on the ceiling. positions illustrated below.
There are elongated holes for the screws
along the rounded edges of the ceiling
Notes
bracket (B). Later, the front of the camera will
• The connecting cables cannot be passed be positioned along this edge. Face the
through ceiling bracket (B). A hole for the camera to the front, adjust the aim, and
wiring is required in the ceiling at the back of attach it securely.
the camera where it is attached to the ceiling.
• The recommended tightening torque for each
screw are described in below.
M3: 0.6 N·m (6.1 kgf·cm)
M2.6: 0.4 N·m (4.1 kgf·cm) Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
bracket (B)
WARNING
Use the supplied screw. Otherwise, the wire
rope may not function properly.
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5 While pushing up the entire camera, attach
it to the ceiling bracket (B) using the 3
screws (M3 × 8) supplied.
Ceiling
Ceiling
M 3×8
(supplied)
Ceiling
bracket (A)
M3×8
(supplied)
CAUTION
Use the supplied screws. Otherwise, you
may break the internal parts of the camera.
Ceiling bracket
(A)
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HDMI cable fixing plate
M 2.6 × 6 (supplied)
Connecting the Camera
Banding band
Note
Do not attach the HDMI cable on the camera,
if you do not use it.
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2 Fix the cord of an AC adapter with the cord
clamper so that it does not come out.
Unlock the cord clamper and put the cord
through it.
Note
Do not use any AC adapter other than the Notes
supplied AC adapter. Otherwise, a fire or • When you supply power from a PoE+ power
malfunction may occur. source, use a network cable of Category 5e or
higher.
• When both the AC adapter and PoE+ power
supply are connected, power is supplied
Connecting the camera to a PoE+ through the AC adapter.
(Power over Ethernet Plus) power • When power is supplied from PoE+, both the
supply device POWER lamp (green) and NETWORK lamp
(green) flash until the initial verification process
A PoE+ (IEEE802.3at compliant) power supply is complete (approximately 1 minute,
device supplies power through a commercially depending on the power supply device).
available network cable. For details, see the • When the network camera is powered by a
operating instructions of the power supply PoE+ power supply, do not route the wiring
device. outdoors.
• If a non PoE+ compatible device is connected,
both the POWER lamp (green) and NETWORK
lamp (green) flash, and the camera won’t start.
• When you turn the power off, wait at least 10
seconds before you turn it on again.
• Use an STP (shielded) network cable.
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Devices equipped with an SDI input terminal
Connecting a single camera to a (HD output):
switcher, recorder, or monitor SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2
SDI OUT
Video monitor
Connecting a single camera to a
Devices equipped with an SDI input terminal
(HD output):
single remote controller (not
BRC-X400/X401 supplied)
You cannot switch between VISCA over IP and
VISCA RS-422 with the camera. Communication
with the remote controller is possible by
connecting a network cable.
Select either VISCA over IP or VISCA RS-422 with
the remote controller. For details, see the
SDI OUT operating instructions of the remote controller.
To LAN terminal
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Using the VISCA RS-422 terminal
A remote controller can be connected via the
VISCA RS-422 terminal. The VISCA RS-422 allows
connections of up to 1.2 km in length.
Network cable
(commercially available)
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Connecting multiple cameras using VISCA over
IP
Connecting a commercially
When you connect multiple cameras to a single available video switcher
remote controller or when you connect multiple
cameras to multiple remote controllers with a For 4K output (HDMI output only)
computer, use a switching hub for the When you want to switch cameras, connect a
connection. commercially available video switcher.
For the connection to the video switcher, refer to
the operating instructions of the switcher.
HUB
(commercially
available)
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Network cable
(commercially
available)
Connecting control signals
Video switcher
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For HD output
When you want to switch cameras, connect a
External synchronization (BRC-
commercially available video switcher. X400/X401)
For the connection to the video switcher, refer to
the operating instructions of the switcher.
Notes
* Use straight network cables.
• When the reference signal is unstable, the
camera cannot be externally synchronized.
• Sub-carriers cannot be synchronized.
• 3840×2160 cannot be synchronized.
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For multiple cameras
Up to 7 cameras can be connected.
Connecting to commercially-
available microphones etc.
Connect a commercially-available microphone,
mixer, etc.
Input audio will be transmitted to the HDMI OUT
and SDI OUT output and IP network streaming in
stereo format.
TERMINATION Switch between the microphone input and line
switch: ON
input from the Administrator menu on the web
browser.
Connect a commercially-available microphone
when using the microphone input.
Connect a commercially-available mixer when
using the line input.
This camera
Commercially available TERMINATION
Y-shaped divider switch: OFF
Commercially available
TERMINATION
Y-shaped divider
switch: OFF
Note Notes
Star connection is recommended to connect 8 • Do not place the camera near devices that may
cameras or more. generate noise.
• If you place a microphone near this camera, it
may pick up the sound from the camera.
Check the audio of the microphone input in
advance when installing.
• When microphone input is selected, the
camera supplies 2.5 VDC Plug-in-power. Do not
connect a non-supported microphone when
the microphone input is selected.
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Operations Using the Supplied Infrared Operating Multiple Cameras
Remote Commander
Using the Infrared Remote
Commander
Before Starting Operations 1 Set the IR SELECT switch on the back of the
Before operating, check that the camera and camera you want to operate to 1, 2, or 3.
peripheral devices are properly installed and
connected.
CAMERA SELECT
POWER lights
To the AC adapter (supplied) You can then operate the specified camera(s).
Every time you operate the camera(s) using the
remote commander, the CAMERA SELECT button
1 Connect the camera to an AC outlet using pressed in step 2 lights up.
the supplied AC adapter and power cord.
Or, connect the powered PoE+ power supply
device and the camera with a LAN cable.
Note
Wait at least 10 seconds if you want to turn on the
camera again after putting it in the standby
mode.
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When the camera moves in a different
Pan/Tilt Operation direction from what you intended
The camera is preset to face toward the right
whenever the button is pressed. You might
wish to reverse the direction in which the camera
moves, for example, when you change the
direction of the camera while checking the
picture on the screen. In such cases, press the 2
(REV) button while holding down the L/R
DIRECTION SET button. To reset the setting, press
the 1 (STD) button while holding down the L/R
DIRECTION SET button.
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Zoom Operation Adjusting the Camera
Press either of the ZOOM buttons.
Subject appears
Subject appears closer. (Telephoto)
farther away.
(Wide angle)
Note
When you perform pan/tilt operations while the
camera is in telephoto mode, the moving speed Focusing on a subject
of the image on the screen may be a little jerky.
Focusing on a
far off subject
Focusing on a
nearby subject
Subject appears
brighter.
Note
The BACK LIGHT button is enabled when MODE
(Exposure mode) on the EXPOSURE menu is set
to [FULL AUTO] (Full auto), [SHUTTER Pri] (Shutter
priority), or [IRIS Pri] (Iris priority).
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Note
Storing the Camera Settings Before you store the position, zoom, focus, etc.
in Memory– Preset Feature of the camera, make sure to install and secure
the camera in place to use it properly.
Settings, including the camera position, zoom,
focus, and backlighting, can be stored in a
preset. Recalling the stored status
You can also store presets from the Administrator
Press any of the POSITION 1 to 6 buttons in which
menu on a web browser. For details, see “Preset
you have stored the settings.
position tab” (page 90).
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Recording pan/tilt and zoom
Storing Camera Pan/Tilt and operations
Zoom Operations
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To display the menu and perform an operation,
see “PTZ TRACE Menu” (page 47).
1 Adjust the operation start position of the
Notes camera.
• If using the remote commander, pan/tilt and
zoom operations cannot be performed
2 Hold down the PRESET button and press
any of the POSITION1 to 6 buttons in which
simultaneously.
you want to store the settings.
• The menu and camera status are not displayed
Recording starts.
on the screen.
• All records will be erased if the IMG FLIP setting
is changed.
3 Perform the pan/tilt and zoom operations
you want to record.
• All PTZ trace records may be erased if you
change the video output format.
• Playing a recording will restore CLEAR IMAGE 4 To stop recording, hold down the PRESET
ZOOM and PAN TILT SLOW to their states held button, and press the POSITION button
during recording. selected in step 2.
Note
Playback stops if a pan, tilt, or zoom operation is
performed during playback.
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Canceling a menu
Operating Menus When the main menu is displayed, press the
This section explains how to configure the DATA SCREEN button once. When a setting menu
camera using the supplied remote commander. is displayed, press the DATA SCREEN button
twice.
For details on the menu items, refer to page 33
through page 50.
Displaying a menu
Notes
• [IR RECEIVE] cannot be set to [OFF] in the
SYSTEM menu when you operate the menu
with the supplied remote commander. Set [IR
RECEIVE] to [OFF] either using the remote
controller or from the Administrator menu on
the web browser.
• The menu is not displayed on the SDI output
image when the [Menu overlay (SDI)] check box
on the Administrator menu is not selected.
• The menu is not displayed on the HDMI output
image when the [Menu overlay (HDMI)] check
box on the Administrator menu is not selected.
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or : Indicates use of the ///
Adjusting and Configuring the Camera buttons to select menu items and settings.
through On-Screen Menus These correspond to the joystick directions on
a remote controller.
: Indicates use of the HOME button
(equivalent to ENTER) to confirm the menu
item or setting selection, or to advance to the
About On-Screen Menus next screen or next operation. This
corresponds to the joystick button on a
You can configure the shooting conditions and remote controller.
system setup of the camera from the menus : Indicates use of the DATA SCREEN button
displayed on an external monitor. Display (equivalent to MENU) to show/hide the menu
settings menus are described as OSD menus in screen.
this document. : Indicates that you can return to the main
Menu operations can be performed using the menu by pressing the DATA SCREEN button.
supplied remote commander or a remote
controller (sold separately). The method used to display the menu will vary
For details, refer to the operating instructions of depending on the remote controller model. Refer
the remote controller. to the operating instructions of the remote
controller (sold separately).
Show/hide menu
switch
Main menu
Press the DATA SCREEN button on the remote
commander to display the main menu.
Confirm
selection/
execute
Item select
operation
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Setting menu
The setting menu selected on the main menu is
EXPOSURE Menu
displayed. The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items
regarding the exposure.
You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser.
For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
Setting menu
The name of the setting menu currently
selected is displayed.
Cursor Note
The cursor selects a setting item. When the high-sensitivity mode is set to ON, the
Press the or button of the remote available setting range differs. High-sensitivity
commander to move the cursor up or down. mode is set to OFF at the factory settings. To turn
it ON, use the VISCA command.
Setting items
The setting items for this setting menu are MODE (Exposure - Mode)
displayed.
[FULL AUTO]: The exposure is adjusted
Press the or button of the remote
automatically using the gain, electronic
commander to select a setting item. Press
shutter speed, and iris setting.
the or button to change the set value.
[MANUAL]: You can manually adjust the gain,
Set value electronic shutter speed, and iris setting
The current set values are displayed. individually.
Press the or button of the remote [SHUTTER Pri]: You can adjust the electronic
commander to change the set value. shutter speed manually. Automatically
adjusts the exposure using the gain and
Control button display section iris.
[IRIS Pri]: You can adjust the iris setting
For the default value of each setting item, see manually. Automatically adjusts the
“Menu Configuration” (page 51). exposure using the gain and electronic
shutter speed.
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SPEED (Exposure - Shutter speed) GAIN LIMIT (Exposure - Auto gain Max.
When [MODE] is either [MANUAL] or [SHUTTER value)
Pri], select the electronic shutter speed. Set the maximum gain when exposure is
When the signal format is 59.94 or 29.97 automatically adjusted using gain. Choose a
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], value from [9dB] to [36dB] (in 3 dB increments).
[1/6], [1/8], [1/10], [1/15], [1/20], [1/30], [1/50], When high-sensitivity mode is set to ON, the
[1/60], [1/90], [1/100], [1/125], [1/180], [1/250], available range is expanded from [21dB] to
[1/350], [1/500], [1/725], [1/1000], [1/1500], [48dB] (in 3 dB increments).
[1/2000], [1/3000], [1/4000], [1/6000], [1/10000]. This setting is available when [MODE] is [FULL
When the signal format is 50 or 25 AUTO], [SHUTTER Pri], or [IRIS Pri]. You cannot
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], choose a value smaller than the [POINT
[1/6], [1/8], [1/12], [1/15], [1/20], [1/25], [1/30], POSITION] setting.
[1/50], [1/60], [1/100], [1/120], [1/150], [1/215],
[1/300], [1/425], [1/600], [1/1000], [1/1250],
[1/1750], [1/2500], [1/3500], [1/6000], [1/10000]. GAIN POINT (Exposure - Gain point)
When the signal format is 23.98 When you set [MIN SPEED] to be slower than the
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], output image frame rate, the shutter speed
[1/6], [1/8], [1/12], [1/20], [1/24], [1/25], [1/40], controls exposure based on the [GAIN POINT]
[1/48], [1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], setting. Normally, when exposure is controlled
[1/144], [1/192], [1/200], [1/288], [1/400], [1/576], with gain, noise becomes prominent if gain is
[1/1200], [1/2400], [1/4800], [1/10000]. increased to make the image brighter. You can
decrease noise by adjusting the exposure with
lower shutter speeds after canceling gain
IRIS (Exposure - Iris) adjustments. When you do this, set [GAIN POINT]
When [MODE] is either [MANUAL] or [IRIS Pri], to [ON] and set the [POINT POSITION] to the gain
you can change the iris setting. at which you want the shutter speed to change.
You can choose from [F2.0], [F2.2], [F2.4], [F2.6], When the shutter speed reaches [MIN SPEED] for
[F2.8], [F3.1], [F3.4], [F3.7], [F4.0], [F4.4], [F4.8], exposure adjustment, the gain will increase to
[F5.2], [F5.6], [F6.2], [F6.8], [F7.3], [F8.0], [F8.7], adjust exposure. This setting is available when
[F9.6], [F10], [F11], [CLOSE]. [MODE] is either [FULL AUTO] or [IRIS Pri].
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When the signal format is 23.98
You can choose from [1/24], [1/25], [1/40], [1/48],
[1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], [1/144],
COLOR Menu
[1/192], [1/200], [1/288], [1/400], [1/576], [1/1200], The COLOR menu is used to adjust the white
[1/2400], [1/4800], [1/10000]. balance and the color.
You can set the menu from the Administrator
MIN SPEED (Exposure - Slowest) menu on a web browser.
Set the minimum (slowest) shutter speed when For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
exposure is adjusted with the electronic shutter.
This setting is available when [MODE] is either
[FULL AUTO] or [IRIS Pri]. You cannot choose a
value faster than [MAX SPEED].
When the signal format is 59.94 or 29.97
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4],
[1/6], [1/8], [1/10], [1/15], [1/20], [1/30], [1/50],
[1/60], [1/90], [1/100], [1/125], [1/180], [1/250],
[1/350], [1/500], [1/725], [1/1000], [1/1500],
[1/2000], [1/3000], [1/4000], [1/6000], [1/10000].
When the signal format is 50 or 25
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4],
[1/6], [1/8], [1/12], [1/15], [1/20], [1/25], [1/30],
[1/50], [1/60], [1/100], [1/120], [1/150], [1/215],
[1/300], [1/425], [1/600], [1/1000], [1/1250], WHITE BALANCE MODE (White balance -
[1/1750], [1/2500], [1/3500], [1/6000], [1/10000]. Mode)
When the signal format is 23.98 Select a white balance mode.
You can choose from [1/1], [2/3], [1/2], [1/3], [1/4], You can choose from [AUTO1], [AUTO2],
[1/6], [1/8], [1/12], [1/20], [1/24], [1/25], [1/40], [INDOOR], [OUTDOOR], [ONE PUSH], and
[1/48], [1/50], [1/60], [1/96], [1/100], [1/120], [MANUAL].
[1/144], [1/192], [1/200], [1/288], [1/400], [1/576], [AUTO1]: Automatically adjusts the color to be
[1/1200], [1/2400], [1/4800], [1/10000]. closest to the image you are viewing.
[AUTO2]: Automatically adjusts the white
BACKLIGHT (Exposure - Backlight balance to reproduce the original colors of
compensation) the objects, eliminating the influences of
This menu allows you to enable/disable ambient illumination.
backlight compensation so that exposure is [INDOOR]: Fixes R/B GAIN when the color
optimized for backlight. You can choose either temperature is 3200 K.
[ON] or [OFF]. This setting is available when [OUTDOOR]: Fixes R/B GAIN when the color
[MODE] is [FULL AUTO], [SHUTTER Pri], or [IRIS temperature is 5800 K.
Pri].
[ONE PUSH]: White balance is adjusted when the
ONE PUSH trigger command is received.
SPOTLIGHT (Exposure - Spotlight When you operate from the remote
compensation) controller, press the O.P.AWB button on
This menu allows you to enable/disable RM-IP500 or the ONE PUSH AWB button on
spotlight compensation by adjusting the RM-IP10. Shoot a large white object in the
exposure darker when a part of the object is center of the screen before adjustment.
bright, such as a person’s face in spotlight. You White balance is adjusted when you press
can choose either [ON] or [OFF]. This setting is the HOME button on the supplied remote
available when [MODE] is [FULL AUTO], [SHUTTER commander or the joystick top button on
Pri], or [IRIS Pri]. [SPOTLIGHT] becomes disabled the remote controller while [ONE PUSH] is
when [BACKLIGHT] is [ON]. selected in [WHITE BALANCE MODE] on the
menu screen.
SLOW SHUTTER (Exposure - Auto slow [MANUAL]: Allows you to manually adjust the
shutter) white balance.
When you set the mode to [ON], the camera When you select any of the above modes, you
automatically uses slow shutter speed for will see available options for the selected mode
exposure as the illumination of the object to be among the following setting items.
shot decreases. This menu is available when
[MODE] is [FULL AUTO] or [IRIS Pri].
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SPEED (White balance - Speed) R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G (Color
Adjust the speed at which the camera reaches matrix - R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G)
the white convergence point when [AUTO1] or (BRC-X400/X401)
[AUTO2] is chosen. Choose a value from [1], [2], You can set a coefficient for each combination of
[3], [4], and [5]. [5] is the fastest and [1] is the RGB individually, to adjust the hue of the entire
slowest. picture.
Choose a value from [–99] to [0] to [+99]. This
OFFSET (White balance - Offset) becomes disabled when [MATRIX] is turned
The shift amount of the white convergence point [OFF].
can be adjusted when [WHITE BALANCE MODE] is
[AUTO1], [AUTO2], or [ONE PUSH]. The range is
from [–7] to [0] to [+7]. White balance is shifted
toward blue when a negative value is chosen,
and it is shifted toward red when a positive value
is chosen.
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correction elements become greater compared
DETAIL Menu to the vertical elements.
The DETAIL menu is used to adjust the image BW BALANCE (Detail - BW balance)
enhancer function. You can adjust the balance between contours in
You can set the menu from the Administrator black on the low brightness side of the spectrum
menu on a web browser. and contours in white on the high brightness
For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70). side. Choose from [TYPE0] to [TYPE4]. The ratio
of contours in black is higher for [TYPE0] while
the ratio of contours in white is higher for
[TYPE4].
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KNEE Menu (BRC-X400/X401) GAMMA/VISIBILITY
The KNEE menu is used to adjust the KNEE. ENHANCER Menu (BRC-X400/
You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser. X401)
For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
The GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER menu is used
to adjust GAMMA correction and VISIBILITY
ENHANCER function.
You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser.
For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
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less contrast in darker regions and more
contrast in lighter regions.
[ITU709]: Gamma curve equivalent to ITU-709.
VISIBILITY ENHANCER Menu
(SRG-X400/X402/201M2/
PATTERN (Gamma - Pattern)
Choose a value from [0] to [51]. This can be
X120/HD1M2)
chosen when [SELECT] is set to [PATTERN]. You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser.
PATTERN FINE For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
Choose a value from [0] to [9]. When [PATTERN]
is [0], [0] cannot be chosen for [PATTERN FINE].
When [PATTERN] is [51], a value larger than [3]
cannot be chosen for [PATTERN FINE]. This can be
chosen when [SELECT] is set to [PATTERN].
SETTING (Exposure - Visibility Enhancer)
OFFSET (Gamma - Offset) When this is turned [ON], gradation correction is
You can adjust the offset of the output level of adaptively performed according to the scene
gamma curves. being shot.
Choose a value from [–64] to [0] to [+64].
EFFECT (Exposure - Effect)
LEVEL (Gamma - Level) You can adjust the brightness of the shadows on
You can adjust the correction level of the gamma the screen. Choose a value from [–3] to [0] to [+3].
curve. Choose a value from [–7] to [0] to [+7].
VISIBILITY ENHANCER
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• Lit objects shot with darkened exposure
ZOOM/FOCUS Menu (BRC- adjustment or exposure compensation
settings
X400/X401, SRG-X400/X402/
201M2)
The ZOOM/FOCUS menu is used to select the
zoom/focus mode.
You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser.
For details, see “PTZF control tab” (page 88).
ZOOM
FOCUS
Notes
Select [MANUAL] and adjust the focus manually
when shooting the following objects.
• White walls and other objects without contrast
• Objects behind glass
• Objects with horizontal stripes
• Objects on which bright lights are cast or
reflected
• Nightscapes and other dark objects with
blinking lights
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FOCUS Menu (SRG-X120/ PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER
HD1M2) Menu
The FOCUS menu is used to select the focus The PICTURE/OPTICAL FILTER menu is used to
mode. adjust picture quality improvement features and
You can set the menu from the Administrator optical filters.
menu on a web browser. You can set the menu from the Administrator
For details, see “PTZF control tab” (page 88). menu on a web browser.
For details, see “Picture tab” (page 70).
Notes PICTURE
Select [MANUAL] and adjust the focus manually
when shooting the following objects.
HIGH RESOLUTION (Picture - High
• White walls and other objects without contrast
• Objects behind glass resolution mode)
• Objects with horizontal stripes You can set [HIGH RESOLUTION] (High resolution
• Objects on which bright lights are cast or mode) to [ON] or [OFF]. When set to [ON], you
reflected can enjoy emphasized edge and high-resolution
• Nightscapes and other dark objects with images.
blinking lights
• Lit objects shot with darkened exposure Notes
adjustment or exposure compensation
• When set to [ON], image noise may increase
settings
more than when set to [OFF].
• When [MODE] is set to [MANUAL] in [DETAIL],
the function is not available.
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FLICKER CANCEL (Picture - Flicker cancel)
Note
When this is turned [ON], the flicker correction
feature becomes enabled. When this setting is set to [AUTO], set [EXPOSURE
When this is turned [OFF], the flicker correction MODE] to [FULL AUTO].
feature becomes disabled.
ICR THRESHOLD (Day/Night ICR –
Note Switching level)
Depending on conditions such as the type of When [IR CUT FILTER] is set to [AUTO], choose a
illumination and shutter speed, the flicker level to switch from [NIGHT] to [DAY] in the range
correction feature may not be effective. from 0 to 255.
If the frame rate is close to the power supply The mode is subject to change from [NIGHT] to
frequency, the flicker correction feature may not [DAY] the smaller the chosen value is.
be able to fully remove flickers, even if it is
enabled. If this happens, use the electronic Note
shutter.
We recommend to set [FLICKER CANCEL] to [OFF] If the larger value is chosen, the mode may not
under lights where no flicker is generated, such be switched to the DAY mode even when the
as outdoors. object is bright. In this case, choose the smaller
value.
Notes
• The image stabilizer function is not effective
during pan/tilt operations. It may take some
time for the image to stabilize after performing
pan/tilt operations.
• If the image stabilizer function is already
enabled, it may take some time for the image
to stabilize after turning on the power of the
camera.
• Depending on the installation conditions, the
image stabilizer may not be effective.
OPTICAL FILTER
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Setting range of LEFT/RIGHT
PAN TILT/PRESET RECALL CENTER (±0°)
Menu
The PAN TILT/PRESET RECALL menu is used to
select the pan/tilt/preset recall mode.
You can set the menu from the Administrator
menu on a web browser.
For details, see “PTZF control tab” (page 88).
–170° +170°
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PAN TILT SLOW (Pan-Tilt - Slow Pan-Tilt
mode) PICTURE PROFILE Menu (BRC-
You can select slow speed panning/tilting.
[OFF]: The camera pans/tilts at the standard X400/X401)
speed.
[ON]: The camera pans/tilt speed is slower.
PRESET RECALL
You can select preset recall settings.
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• COLOR
MATRIX
SELECT
VIDEO OUT Menu
LEVEL You can set [COLOR SPACE] from the
Administrator menu on a web browser.
PHASE
For details, see “Installation tab” (page 66).
R-G
R-B
G-R
G-B
B-R
B-G
• DETAIL
LEVEL
MODE
HDMI
Settings can be adjusted individually after
recalling a picture profile. COLOR SPACE (Video out - Color space)
To save settings, save to a preset. Set the color space of HDMI output.
Notes
• The settings for a picture profile cannot be
H PHASE (BRC-X400/X401)
changed. This feature allows you to regulate phase
• To load preferred settings at startup, recall the differences between the external sync signal
picture profile and save it in PRESET 1. input to the EXT SYNC IN terminal of the camera
• A picture profile cannot be set from the and the video signal of the camera, when a
Administrator menu on the web browser. device which generates the synchronizing signal
is connected. The adjustment range is from 0 to
959.
The video signal is advanced in the + direction
and delayed in the – direction for the external
sync signal.
1 STEP time for [H PHASE] is 0.0135 μs.
H PHASE
This allows you to adjust by 10 STEP increments.
Choose a value from [0] to [3] to [95].
H PHASE FINE
This allows you to adjust by 1 STEP increment.
Choose a value from [0] to [9].
If you increase the value beyond 9, the tens digit
automatically increases (+1 to [H PHASE]).
If you decrease the value beyond 0, the tens digit
automatically decreases (–1 to [H PHASE]).
Notes
• [H PHASE] regulates phase differences only for
SDI OUT.
• [H PHASE] is not displayed when the SYSTEM
SELECT switch, the [VIDEO FORMAT] setting, or
[Format] on the Administrator menu is set to
4K.
• [H PHASE] cannot be set from the Administrator
menu on the web browser.
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Note
SYSTEM Menu When [TALLY LEVEL] is set to [OFF], the tally lamp
You can set the menu from the Administrator does not light up.
menu on a web browser.
For details, see “Installation tab” (page 66) or TELE CONVERT MODE (System - Tele
“PTZF control tab” (page 88). convert) (BRC-X400/X401, SRG-X402)
You can shoot using 2× magnification.
[OFF]: Does not use the magnification function.
[2x]: Uses the magnification function.
Notes
• This is enabled only when the SYSTEM SELECT
switch or the [VIDEO FORMAT] setting is set to
IMG FLIP (System - Image flip) 1920×1080.
• The angle of view when [TELE CONVERT MODE]
When [IMG FLIP] is set to [ON], the picture is
is set to [2x] is narrower than when set to [OFF].
flipped vertically and picture shift direction by
• When used with the image stabilizer function,
the pan/tilt operation is also reversed.
image quality may be degraded. Set [IMAGE
After the [IMG FLIP] setting is changed, turn off
STABILIZER] (Image stabilizer) to [OFF] if
the camera and turn it on again to activate the
desired.
change.
Note HTTP/RTSP
When the [IMG FLIP] setting is changed, the When the setting of the CAMERA SETUP (camera
coordinates for pan and tilt are flipped and the setup) switch 3 (HTTP/RTSP communication use
following are reset. setting) on the back of the camera is "OFF"
– Pan-Tilt limit (PAN-TILT LIMIT) (MENU), use this setting to turn ON/OFF the
– Preset HTTP/RTSP communication. Turn ON the HTTP/
RTSP communication to set the camera with the
web browser or acquire streaming.
IR RECEIVE (System - IR receive) [OFF]:Turn OFF the HTTP/RTSP communication
If this is turned [OFF], the camera does not function of the camera.
receive signals from the supplied remote [ON]: Turn ON the HTTP/RTSP communication
commander. function of the camera.
Be sure to turn this [ON] when you use the
After the [HTTP/RTSP] setting is changed, turn
supplied remote commander.
off the camera and turn it on again to activate the
change.
Note
You cannot set [IR RECEIVE] to [OFF] when using Note
the supplied remote commander. Set [IR
[HTTP/RTSP] cannot be set on the web browser.
RECEIVE] to [OFF] using the remote controller
(not supplied) or from the Administrator menu
on the web browser. PRESET MODE (Preset - Preset mode)
(BRC-X400/X401)
TALLY LEVEL (System - Tally level) (BRC- Set preset mode.
X400/X401) [MODE1]: Recall all saved settings when recalling
This allows you to configure the settings related a preset.
to the tally lamp on the front of the camera. [MODE2]: Recall only the pan, tilt, zoom, and
Choose from [HIGH], [LOW], and [OFF]. focus positions when recalling a preset.
[HIGH]: When the tally lamp is turned on, it [TRACE]: You can use the PTZ TRACE function
comes on bright. while the OSD menu is hidden.
[LOW]: When the tally lamp is turned on, it
comes on dim. STANDBY MODE (System – Standby mode)
[OFF]: Even when the tally-lamp-ON command is This is the function to move the pan position to
received, the tally lamp does not light up. the end automatically when the camera enters in
the standby mode.
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[NEUTRAL]: The pan position is not moved
automatically.
[SIDE]: The pan position is moved to the end
PTZ TRACE Menu (BRC-X400/
automatically. X401)
Notes
• When the mode is set to [SIDE], the pan
position is moved to the end, exceeding the
limit even if [PAN LIMIT] is specified.
• After the camera is turned on from the standby
mode, the camera position moves to the
position recorded on PRESET1.
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During playback, the menu screen display
Recording pan/tilt and zoom continues, with *PLAYING* displayed at the
operations bottom of the screen.
4 Perform the pan/tilt and zoom operations 2 Move the cursor to DELETE, and press the
you want to record. HOME button.
During recording, the ELAPSED TIME (SEC) The recording is deleted, and the
number at the bottom of the screen corresponding trace number is removed
increases in increments of 1. from RECORDED TRACE NO.
During recording, the menu screen display
continues.
Note
If using the remote commander, pan/tilt and
zoom operations cannot be performed
simultaneously.
Note
The recording automatically stops after the
maximum recording time has elapsed.
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PAGE6: Items in the PICTURE/OPT.FILTER menu
STATUS Menu PAGE7: Items in the PAN TILT/PRESET menu
PAGE8: Items in the VIDEO OUT menu
PAGE9: Items in the SYSTEM menu
PAGE10: Device information of the camera and
status of switch settings on the back of the
camera
PAGE11: Network settings
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4K OPTION (Option - 4K Option) (SRG-
X400/X402/201M2/SRG-X120/HD1M2)
Displays installation status of 4K option.
NETWORK
The NETWORK menu is used to configure
Network settings.
Note
You should set up the IP address, subnet mask,
and default gateway before you first use the
Network features. Configure these settings using
the setup application “RM-IP Setup Tool” on your
computer.
For details on the settings, refer to the “RM-IP
Setup Tool Guide.”
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Menu Configuration
The camera menu is configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses.
The initial settings of each item are in bold. Only supported functions are displayed.
(page 33)
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(page 35)
52
(page 35)
(page 37)
(page 38)
(page 38)
(page 39)
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(page 40)
(page 41)
(page 41)
(page 43)
(page 44)
(page 45)
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(page 45)
(page 46)
(page 46)
(page 46)
(page 47)
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(page 49)
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Accessing the Camera from a Web Setting-up the Computer
Browser
System configurations required for the Computer
You can access the camera from a web browser are shown in the following (as of May 2021).
on a computer to upgrade the firmware and to
change settings. OS/Web browser
An IP address must be set on the camera for
access from a web browser. For details on IP Windows
address settings, refer to “RM-IP Setup Tool OS version
Guide.” Windows 8.1 (64-bit version)
Windows 10 (64-bit version)
Web browser
Google Chrome (Recommended)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.11.0
Enabling HTTP/RTSP in the macOS
Camera OS version
macOS 10.15
HTTP/RTSP in the camera must be enabled to Web browser
access the camera from a web browser. To Google Chrome (Recommended)
enable/disable the HTTP/RTSP communication,
use the CAMERA SETUP (camera setup) switch 3 CPU
(HTTP/RTSP communication use setting) on the
back of the camera and the OSD menu (SYSTEM Intel® Core™ 7th generation (Kaby Lake) or later
– HTTP/RTSP). (Recommended)
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Accessing the Camera from a Displaying the Viewer Screen
Web Browser Properly
Start a web browser on the computer and enter To operate the viewer screen correctly, set the
the IP address of the camera in the address bar. security level of Internet Explorer to [Medium] or
lower as follows.
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When the SSL Function is
Used
When Internet Explorer is used
When you enter the camera IP address,
“Certificate Error” may appear according to the
status of the certificate set on the camera.
In this case, click [Continue to this website (not
recommended)] to continue.
The live viewer window appears (in the SSL
communication).
Note
BRC-X401 and SRG-X402/201M2/HD1M2 do not
support the SSL function.
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Operating the Camera from a Web Operating the Camera
Browser
This section explains the names and functions of
This section explains how to monitor the image the parts of the live viewer. For details, see the
from the camera using a web browser. specified pages.
Live viewer
Camera settings should be set by administrator.
For details on the camera settings, see
“Configuring the Camera from a Web Browser” Main menu
(page 63).
Notes
• Do not operate the camera from a network and
with a remote controller simultaneously.
Control panel section Monitor screen
• About 2 minutes after turning on the power,
the camera will be automatically reset to the
pan/tilt position and the camera settings
stored in Preset 1 (Pan/tilt reset). For details on Main Menu
the setting items applied for start-up, see
“Preset Items and Image Setting File Items”
Live
(page 98).
• If the camera settings are not stored in Preset 1, Displays the live viewer window.
the camera settings are not stored in the
memory and reset to the default settings when Setting
the power is turned on.
Displays the administrator setting menu (page
64).
You need to log in as an administrator to operate
this function.
About Authentication
To access the camera from a web browser, two License notice
authentication types are required. Therefore, the Displays the software license agreements, etc.
authentication screen is displayed twice when
you access the camera from a web browser. Language
HTTP authentication: Sends/receives CGI
commands that controls the camera Set the language to be used in the viewer
settings. display.
RTSP authentication: Displays H.264 You can select from [Japanese], [English],
streaming on a web browser. [French], [Spanish], [German], [Italian], [Chinese],
[TraditionalChinese], [Korean], [Portuguese],
When video codec H.265 is applied, One Shot [Russian], [Polish], [Hindi], [Vietnamese], [Thai],
JPEG image is displayed on a web browser and or [Turkish].
RTSP authentication is not required. RTSP
authentication can be turned off in [RTSP
Authentication] of the User tab on the
Administrator menu.
Note
The RTSP authentication setting affects getting
the RTSP streaming on programs other than a
web browser. When you want to prevent unset
users from getting the streaming, turn on the
[RTSP Authentication].
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Standby / On Select [×1] to display the image size selected in
[Size] (page 74) of the Video menu.
Click to turn on the camera or put it in the Select [Full] to display images according to the
standby mode. display size.
is displayed when the camera is on standby. Select [Fit] to display images with fixed aspect
Clicking changes the display to , starts ratio according to the display size.
flashing, and then stops flashing when the
camera turns on. Image codec
Clicking puts the camera in the standby mode Select the video mode of the image displayed on
and turns the display to . the monitor screen from [Image 1], [Image 2], or
[Image 3].
Notes You can select [Image 2] or [Image 3] when the
• Only the administrator can perform this codec setting is set to other than Off.
operation. Still image capture
• You cannot perform this operation if the initial Click to capture a still image shot by the camera
administrator password is not changed. and to store it in the computer.
Volume control
This is displayed when you check [Enable] in the
Audio tab of the Audio menu.
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Camera panel Streaming panel
Mode
The streaming mode currently selected is
displayed.
When the mode is RTMP or SRT-Caller, the start
and stop buttons for control streaming and the
streaming URL are displayed.
Pan/Tilt control
Click the arrow button of the direction you want
to turn the camera. To turn the camera
continuously, click and hold the arrow button.
Click to return to the front.
Zoom control
Click to zoom out and click to zoom in. Preset control
Zoom continues while the button is being This is displayed only when preset positions for
clicked. the camera are stored in memory.
Stored preset positions are displayed.
BRC-X400/X401, SRG-X400/X402/201M2 If you select a thumbnail when storing a preset
position, it will be displayed with a thumbnail.
When you select the preset position name from
the list, the camera will turn to the position that
Indicates the available area of Indicates the available you have stored in memory in the Preset position
optical zoom. area of digital zoom.
menu.
Indicates the available area
of Clear Image Zoom. PTZ trace panel (BRC-X400/X401)
Displayed when [Trace] is selected for the preset
SRG-X120/HD1M2 mode in the PTZF control tab.
Focus control
This function is displayed when [Focus mode] is
set to [Manual] in the PTZF control menu (page PTZ Trace control
88). Display only the PTZ traces with pan/tilt/zoom
operations recorded. The PTZ traces are
displayed with the thumbnail if it is registered.
Tally panel (BRC-X400/X401) You can play back the pan/tilt/zoom operations
recorded in PTZ trace from the list. Playback
operation is prepared on the first selection and
playback starts on the second.
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Monitor Screen Configuring the Camera from a Web
Streaming video from the camera is displayed. Browser
• Video mode image selected in [Image codec] is
displayed. This section explains how to set the functions of
For H.264, the video is displayed. However, the camera by an administrator.
when the RTSP streaming is not enabled, the
image is displayed after obtaining One Shot For details on monitoring of the camera image,
JPEG. see “Operating the Camera from a Web Browser”
For H.265, the image is displayed after (page 60).
obtaining One Shot JPEG. To configure the camera with the remote
• The video is displayed in size selected in [View commander, see “Operations Using the Supplied
size]. Infrared Remote Commander” (page 26).
• When the streaming mode is RTMP or SRT-
Caller, “ Live” is displayed in the upper right This section explains the basic operations for
of the video image with the red frame on the setting the Administrator menu, then explains
entire image while streaming. each option in the menu.
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OK
Basic Operations of the Click to enable the settings in each tab. The
settings are not applied to the camera until you
Administrator Menu click this button.
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Configuration of the Configuring the System
Administrator Menu ― System Menu
When you click in the Administrator menu,
the System menu appears.
System menu Use this menu to set the basic settings of the
Displays the System menu (“Configuring the camera.
System ― System Menu” (page 65)). The System menu consists of the [Information],
[Date & time], [Installation], [Initialize], [System
log], and [Access log] tabs.
Video menu
Displays the Video menu for setting the camera Information tab
image (“Setting the Camera Image ― Video
Menu” (page 70)). You can also refer from the OSD menu. For
details, see “DEVICE INFO (Device information of
the camera and setting status of switches on the
Audio menu back of the camera)” (page 49).
Network menu
Information
Displays the Network menu for setting the
network connection (“Configuring the Network — Model Name (DEVICE INFO - MODEL NAME)
Network Menu” (page 78)). Displays the model name of the camera.
Streaming menu
Displays the Streaming menu for distribution
Date & time
settings (“Setting the Streaming — Streaming
Menu” (page 92)).
Current date & time
Displays the date and time set on the camera.
Notes
• Time may not be set correctly at the time of
purchase. Be sure to check the date and
time of the camera and set as necessary.
• Time setting is initialized at factory default
settings.
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PC clock
Displays the date and time set on your computer. Note
If the time zone selected in [Time zone] is different
Date & time format from that set on the computer, the date and time
Select the date and time format to be displayed on applied the time zone difference to are set on the
the viewer from the drop-down list. camera.
You can select the format from [yyyy-mm-dd
hh:mm:ss] (year-month-day
hours:minutes:seconds), [mm-dd-yyyy hh:mm:ss] Installation tab
(month-day-year hours:minutes:seconds), and
[dd-mm-yyyy hh:mm:ss] (day-month-year
hours:minutes:seconds).
Time setting
Select how to set the date and time.
NTP interval
Specify the interval for time synchronization with the IR receive (SYSTEM - IR RECEIVE)
NTP server. If you clear the checkbox, the camera does not
You can set from 100 to 86,400 seconds. receive signals from the supplied remote
commander. Be sure to select the checkbox when
you use the supplied remote commander.
Time zone
Set the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time
according to the area where the camera is installed. Tally level (SYSTEM - TALLY LEVEL) (BRC-X400/
Select the time zone of the area where the camera is X401)
installed from the drop-down list. This is the setting related to the tally lamp.
[High]: Brightens the tally lamp.
[Low]: Darkens the tally lamp.
Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving
[Off]: Even when the tally-lamp-ON command is
time changes
issued, the tally lamp does not light up.
The clock time is automatically adjusted according
to the daylight saving time of the selected time
Tele convert (SYSTEM - TELE CONVERT MODE)
zone.
(BRC-X400/X401, SRG-X402)
When this is selected, you can shoot using 2×
magnification.
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Video out
Notes
• This is enabled only when the SYSTEM Format (DEVICE INFO - SYSTEM MODE)
SELECT switch or format setting of video Select the video output format of the signal to be
output is set to 1920×1080. output from the HDMI OUT and SDI OUT terminals.
• Selecting the checkbox of [Tele convert] You can change the video format from this menu
narrows the angle of view. when the SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to 6. When
the SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to a value other
Menu overlay (SDI) than 6, the setting status of the SYSTEM SELECT
Clearing the checkbox does not display the OSD switch and the format level of the CAMERA SETUP
menu or message on the SDI output screen. switch are displayed.
Notes
• [3840×2160/29.97p], [3840×2160/25p], and
[3840×2160/23.98p] are output only from
HDMI. They are not output from SDI.
• When [1280×720/59.94p (HDMI:VGA)] is
displayed, [1280×720/59.94p] is output
only from SDI, and HDMI output at this time
is VGA.
• You cannot change the video format when
the SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to a value
other than 6.
• For SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2,
you can select 4K only when the 4K option
is installed.
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Import setting file
Initialize tab Used when you import the stored setting data of the
camera.
Click [Choose File] to select the setting file. The
camera is configured according to the setting data.
Notes
• The following items cannot be exported or
imported in [Export setting file] or [Import
setting file].
– Network settings
– QoS settings
– User settings
– Access limit settings
– 802.1X function*1 settings/certificate
Initialize – SSL function settings/certificate
– Referer check settings
Reboot – Brute force attack protection settings
Used when forcibly rebooting the system. – Superimpose logo
When you click [Reboot], the message “This System – Preset settings
will be rebooted. Are you sure?” appears. Click [OK] – Preset items (page 98)
to reboot the camera. It takes about 2 minutes to – PTZ trace settings
reboot. – NDI|HX settings
*1 Supported by software version 3.00 or
Factory default earlier.
Resets the camera to the default settings. • The Video codec setting is not restored if
there is an image size or frame rate that the
Retain current network settings stored setting by changing the SYSTEM
When this is selected, the current network and SELECT switch or format setting of video
security settings can be retained even when the output cannot be applied on.
camera is reset to the factory default settings.
When you click [Factory default], the message “This Version up
System will be rebooted. Are you sure?” appears.
When you click [OK], the network indicator on the Firmware upgrade
camera starts to flash. When the default settings are Use this to upgrade the firmware. Click [Choose File]
completed, the camera reboots automatically. Do to select the desired firmware file.
not turn off the camera before the camera reboots. The confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-
line instructions.
Tip
The camera can be reset to the factory default
settings by pressing the reset switch for 5 seconds or System log tab
longer.
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To Enable the Optional Function by Purchasing a
Access log tab License
You can use optional functions by purchasing a
Access log license and installing the license file. Before
performing this operation, purchase a license in
Displays the access history of the camera. advance and obtain the purchase code.
Click [Reload] to reload the latest data.
Note
Log level
For details on how to purchase a license, contact a
Set the range of data recorded in the camera.
distributor.
Perform operations of steps 1 and 3 on the
Log size Administrator menu of the camera. For step 2,
Set the maximum number of data recorded in the access the designated website using a web browser
camera. and follow on screen instructions.
Download as file
Logs recorded in the camera can be stored as files.
1 Access the device on which you use
optional functions, and check the Device
unique ID on the [Option] tab in the
[System] under the Administrator setting
Service tab menu.
License file
Select the license file to install and upload on the
camera.
Note
When the camera is reset to the factory default
settings, the uploaded license will be deleted.
Reinstall the license to enable the 4K option again.
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• The other setting items registered to Preset 1 in
Setting the Camera Image advance are not changed. See “Preset Items
and Image Setting File Items” (page 98) for the
― Video Menu other setting items.
Exposure
Picture tab
Mode (EXPOSURE - MODE)
You can configure the settings from the OSD Adjust the exposure settings.
menu. For details, see “EXPOSURE Menu” [Full auto]: The camera performs gain, iris, and
(page 33), “COLOR Menu” (page 35), “DETAIL shutter speed adjustments automatically.
Menu” (page 37), “KNEE Menu (BRC-X400/X401)” [Shutter priority]: The camera performs gain and
(page 38), “GAMMA/VISIBILITY ENHANCER Menu iris adjustments automatically, and you can
(BRC-X400/X401)” (page 38), “VISIBILITY select shutter speed.
ENHANCER Menu (SRG-X400/X402/201M2/ [Iris priority]: The camera performs gain and shutter
X120/HD1M2)” (page 39), or “PICTURE/OPTICAL speed adjustments automatically, and you
FILTER Menu” (page 41). can select iris (aperture).
[Manual]: You can manually adjust gain, iris, and
shutter speed.
Export/Import (Picture setting file)
You can export the picture settings of the camera Note
as a picture setting file, or import picture setting Depending on the setting options, the range set by
files saved in the computer to reflect them on the turning On/Off the high-sensitivity mode may differ.
camera. See “Preset Items and Image Setting File You cannot set the high-sensitivity mode from the
Items” (page 98) for items you can export or menu. With reference to the Command List, change
import by picture setting files. the setting from the VISCA/CGI command.
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Gain point (EXPOSURE - GAIN POINT) Exposure compensation (EXPOSURE - EX-COMP,
When you set [Slowest] (lower limit of the shutter LEVEL)
speed) to be lower than the output image frame Select the exposure correction value from the drop-
rate, the shutter speed controls exposure based on down list to adjust the target brightness for the
the [Gain point] setting. Normally, when exposure is automatic exposure setting. Selecting higher value
adjusted with sensitivity, noise is prominent when brightens the image and lower value darkens the
sensitivity is increased to brighten the image. You image. This function can be selected only when
can decrease noise by adjusting the exposure [Mode] is set to [Full auto], [Shutter priority], or [Iris
through lower shutter speeds instead of adjusting priority].
with sensitivity. When the exposure is adjusted,
select the checkbox of [Gain point] and set [Gain Backlight compensation (EXPOSURE -
point level] to the value of sensitivity position that BACKLIGHT)
exposure is adjusted through shutter speeds. When Select the checkbox to enable the backlight
shutter speeds reaches [Slowest] for exposure compensation function. This function can be
adjustment, sensitivity will increase again to adjust selected only when [Mode] is set to [Full auto],
exposure. This setting is available when [Mode] is [Shutter priority], or [Iris priority].
set to [Full auto] or [Iris priority].
Spotlight compensation (EXPOSURE - SPOTLIGHT)
Gain point level (EXPOSURE - POINT POSITION) It darkens the exposure when a part of the object is
This is enabled when the checkbox of [Gain point] is bright, such as a spotlighted face. Spotlight
selected. When sensitivity during exposure compensation function is disabled when the
adjustment reaches the value of [Gain point level], checkbox of [Backlight compensation] is selected.
exposure will be adjusted through a lower shutter This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full
speed. auto], [Shutter priority], or [Iris priority].
You cannot select a value that exceeds [Auto gain
Max. value]. AE speed (EXPOSURE - AE SPEED)
This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full Select the adjustment speed for exposure
auto] or [Iris priority] and the checkbox of [Gain adjustment.
point] is selected. You can select the speed at which the camera
reaches the optimum exposure setting from 1
Shutter speed (EXPOSURE - SPEED) (standard) to 48 (slow). Select when the brightness
Select shutter speed from the drop-down list. This of the object changes instantaneously.
function can be selected only when [Mode] is set to This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full
[Shutter priority] or [Manual]. auto], [Shutter priority], or [Iris priority].
Note
White balance
When you switch to the shutter speed value with a
great change, it may take some time to apply the
setting value. Mode (COLOR - WHITE BALANCE MODE)
During that time, the setting value on the display Select a white balance mode.
does not match with the actual setting value. By [Auto1]: Automatically adjusts the color
reloading the web browser, the correct setting value reproduction closer to the image you are
viewing (approximately 2500 K to 7500 K).
is displayed.
[Auto2]: Eliminating the influences caused by
environmental illumination or lights,
Fastest (EXPOSURE - MAX SPEED) automatically adjusts the color reproduction
Set the maximum shutter speed. closer to the original color of the object
This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full (approximately 2000 K to 10000 K).
auto] or [Iris priority]. [Indoor]: Set a white balance suitable for indoor
photography.
Slowest (EXPOSURE - MIN SPEED) [Outdoor]: Set a white balance suitable for outdoor
Set the minimum shutter speed. photography.
This setting is available when [Mode] is set to [Full [One push WB]: Select to enable [Offset] and [One
auto] or [Iris priority]. push trigger].
[Manual]: Set [R gain] and [B gain]. Select gain
values from 0 to 255.
Auto slow shutter (EXPOSURE - SLOW SHUTTER)
Select the checkbox to enable the auto slow shutter
function. This function can be selected only when
[Mode] is set to [Full auto].
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Speed (COLOR - SPEED) Detail
When [Mode] is set to [Auto1] or [Auto2], you can
Select the sharpness.
adjust the speed at which the camera reaches the
white convergence point. Select a value from [1], [2],
Mode (DETAIL - MODE)
[3], [4], or [5]. [5] is the fastest and [1] is the slowest.
When you select [Auto], contour correction signal is
automatically added.
Offset (COLOR - OFFSET)
When you make adjustment manually, select
When [Mode] is set to [Auto1], [Auto2], or [One push
[Manual].
WB], you can adjust the shift amount of the white
Only [Level] is displayed when you select [Auto].
convergence point in a range from 0 to 14. White
balance is shifted toward blue when a lower value is
Level (DETAIL - LEVEL)
selected, and it is shifted toward red when a higher
The higher the value, the sharper the image. The
value is selected.
lower the value, the softer the image.
You can select from [–7] (MIN) to [0] to [+8] (MAX).
One push trigger (COLOR - ONE PUSH TRIGGER)
Click [On] to adjust the white balance. Shoot and
Bandwidth (DETAIL - BAND WIDTH)
zoom a large white object in the center of the screen
You can set the bandwidth for signals undergoing
before adjustment.
contour emphasis. Select from [Standard], [Low],
[Middle], [High], or [Wide]. For example, when you
R gain (COLOR - R.GAIN)
select [Middle], the middle range of the signals is
White balance can be manually adjusted in a range
elevated, and contours in that middle range are
from 0 to 255.
emphasized.
This setting is enabled only when [Mode] is set to
[Manual].
Crispening (DETAIL - CRISPENING)
You can set the fineness for the objects to which
B gain (COLOR - B.GAIN)
contour correction signals are added. Select a value
White balance can be manually adjusted in a range
from [0] to [7]. When you select a higher value,
from 0 to 255.
minute contour correction signal elements are
This setting is enabled only when [Mode] is set to
removed, and only the high level contour correction
[Manual].
signals are left, which reduces noise. When you
select a lower value, minute contour correction
Color matrix (BRC-X400/X401) signal elements are added to the video, which
increases noise.
Enable (COLOR - MATRIX)
Enables the color matrix setting. HV balance (DETAIL - HV BALANCE)
You can set the aspect ratio for contour correction
Matrix (COLOR - SELECT) signal elements. Select a value from [–2] to [0] to
Select an internal preset matrix for matrix [+2]. When you select a higher value, the horizontal
calculation. You can select from [STD], [HIGH SAT], contour correction elements become greater
[FL LIGHT], [MOVIE], [STILL], [CINEMA], [PRO], compared to the vertical elements.
[ITU709], or [B&W]. This setting is available when the
checkbox of [Enable] is selected. BW balance (DETAIL - BW BALANCE)
You can adjust the balance between contours in
Saturation (COLOR - LEVEL) black on the low brightness side and contours in
Adjust the color density of the image. Select a value white on the high brightness side. Select a value
from [0] to [14]. The higher the value, the darker the from [Type 0] to [Type 4]. The ratio of contours in
color and the smaller the value, the lighter the color. black is higher for [Type 0] while the ratio of contours
This setting is available when the checkbox of in white is higher for [Type 4].
[Enable] is selected.
Limit (DETAIL - LIMIT)
Hue (COLOR - PHASE) You can set the maximum value for the amount of
Adjust the color tone of the entire video. Select a contour emphasis in black on the low brightness
value from [–7] to [0] to [+7]. This setting is available side and in white on the high brightness side. Select
when the checkbox of [Enable] is selected. a value from [0] to [7].
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Highlight detail (DETAIL - HIGHLIGHT DETAIL) Black gamma range (GAMMA - BLACK GAMMA
You can adjust the contour level added to brightly-lit RANGE)
objects. Select a value from [0] to [4]. The higher the You can adjust the brightness range that black
value, the greater the contour emphasis. Set when gamma works. Select from [Low], [Middle], and
you want to emphasize the contour of a brightly-lit [High]. The brightness range becomes narrow when
object in a bright background. you select [Low], and it becomes large when you
select [High].
Super low (DETAIL - SUPER LOW)
Emphasizes contours in the super low range. Select Black level (GAMMA - BLACK LEVEL)
a value from [0] to [7]. The higher the value, the You can adjust the master black level. Select a value
greater the contour emphasis. Contrast and from [–48] to [0] to [+48].
resolution increase.
Knee (BRC-X400/X401)
Gamma (BRC-X400/X401)
Knee setting (KNEE - SETTING)
Gamma (GAMMA - SELECT) Select the checkbox to set the Knee.
You can select the type of basic curve for GAMMA
correction. Knee mode (KNEE - KNEE MODE)
[STD]: Standard setting (same as the [MOVIE] setting When you select [Auto], the knee level is
on the camera). automatically optimized based on the brightness
[STRAIGHT]: Set a straight gamma curve. level of the video being shot. When you select
[PATTERN]: Select a gamma curve from 512 patterns [Manual], you can manually adjust the knee level
stored in the camera. irrespective of the brightness level of the video
[MOVIE]: Use a standard gamma curve for movies. being shot. This setting is available when the
[STILL]: Use a gamma curve for the tone of a still checkbox of [Knee setting] is selected.
image.
[CINE1]: Softens the contrast in darker areas and
Knee slope (KNEE - KNEE SLOPE)
emphasizes gradation changes in lighter
areas, producing a subdued tone overall. When [Knee mode] is set to [Manual], you can adjust
[CINE2]: Almost the same effect as [CINE1] can be the gradient of knee (compression rate).
obtained. Select to optimize editing with up Select a value from [–7] to [0] to [+7].
to 100% video signal. This setting is available when the checkbox of [Knee
[CINE3]: Compared to [CINE1] and [CINE2], this setting] is selected and [Knee mode] is set to
enhances the contrast between dark and [Manual].
light areas and emphasizes black gradation
changes. Knee point (KNEE - KNEE POINT)
[CINE4]: Compared to [CINE3], this enhances When [Knee mode] is set to [Manual], you can adjust
contrast in dark areas. Compared to the the knee point. Select a value from [0] to [12].
standard curve, this has less contrast in dark
This setting is available when the checkbox of [Knee
areas and more contrast in light areas.
setting] is selected and [Knee mode] is set to
[ITU709]: Gamma curve equivalent to ITU-709.
[Manual].
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[Advanced]: Set the noise reduction strength of 2D/
3D individually and removes noise Video codec tab
simultaneously.
NR (XDNR)
This setting is available when [NR mode] is set to
[Simple].
Select from Off (minimum) or level [1] through level
[5] (maximum) for noise reduction.
3D NR level (PICTURE - 3D NR LEVEL) Use this tab to perform settings related to video
This setting is available when [NR mode] is set to codec. Up to 5 users can simultaneously view
[Advanced]. images of a single camera. However, when
Select from [0] to [5] for noise reduction. multiple users view images, the images may be
corrupted depending on the codec setting.
Image stabilizer (PICTURE - IMAGE STABILIZER)
Select the checkbox to display steadier images Image 1, Image 2, Image 3
when the camera is installed in a place subject to
Up to three video codec modes can be set.
vibration.
Configure the following setting for each image
mode.
Notes
• When the Image stabilizer function is set, the Codec
angle of view of the image will be smaller than
Select [H.264], [H.265], or [Off]. However, you cannot
usual.
• Depending on the vibration frequency, Image select [Off] for [Image 1].
stabilizer may not work even when it is set.
• Select the checkbox of [Image stabilizer] when Notes
installing the camera.
• The following symptoms may occur depending on
combinations of various settings such as the Size,
Flicker cancel (PICTURE - FLICKER CANCEL) Frame rate, Bit rate, etc. for Image 1, 2, and 3.
When you select the checkbox, the flicker correction – Image delay increases.
feature is enabled. – A frame skip occurs when playing an image.
– Audio is interrupted.
– Camera response to commands is slow.
Note
– Camera response to operation from the remote
Depending on conditions such as the type of controller is slow.
illumination and shutter speed, the flicker correction – Displaying the monitor screen and configuring
camera settings are slow.
feature may not be effective.
In this case, adjust by lowering the parameter
If the shooting frame rate is close to the power
values of the Size, Frame rate, and Bit rate, or
supply frequency, the flicker correction feature may
changing other setting parameter values.
not be able to fully remove flickers even when it is
• When selecting [RTMP], [SRT-Caller], or [SRT-
enabled. If this happens, adjust the shutter speed. Listener] for [Streaming mode] in the [Streaming]
We recommend you to clear the checkbox of [Flicker tab, [Codec 1] is fixed to [H.264], and [Codec 2] and
cancel] when shooting under lights where no flicker [Codec 3] are fixed to [Off].
is generated, such as outdoors.
Size
Select the image size transmitted from the camera.
Selectable image size is changed depending on the
video output format which is selected by the
SYSTEM SELECT switch on the back of the camera or
format setting of video output.
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Frame rate H265 quality
Set the frame rate of the image. Set the image quality when [Bit rate compression
“fps” is a unit indicating the number of frames mode] is set to [VBR] and [Codec] is set to [H.265].
transmitted per second. Select a value from [1] to [10].
Selectable frame rate is changed depending on the Selecting [10] provides the maximum image quality.
video output format which is selected by the
SYSTEM SELECT switch on the back of the camera or Note
format setting of video output.
When selecting [RTMP], [SRT-Caller], or [SRT-
Listener] for [Streaming mode] in the [Streaming]
I-picture mode
tab, some settings (Codec, Size, Frame rate, and
Select from [Time] or [Frame] to specify the insertion
Bit rate compression mode) of Image 1, Image 2,
interval of H.264/H.265 I-picture.
Image 3 return to the default value.
[Time]: Set I-picture insertion interval by time.
[Frame]: Set I-picture insertion interval by number
of frames.
Superimpose tab
I-picture interval
Set the I-picture insertion interval in seconds.
I-picture ratio
Set the insertion interval of H.264/H.265 I-picture by
number of frames.
H264 profile
Select the profile for H.264 video codec from [high],
[main], or [baseline]. The video compression
efficiency is high in the sequence of [high], [main], Select whether to superimpose the custom
and [baseline]. Select the suitable profile for your string on the image.
program. Three strings and one logo (still image) can be
superimposed simultaneously.
Bit rate compression mode
Select [CBR] or [VBR]. Notes
When you want to maintain the constant bit rate,
select [CBR] and to stabilize the image quality, select • Before setting the superimposition, set the
[VBR]. maximum value for [Size 1] in the Video codec
tab of the Video menu.
Notes • Clear the checkbox when [Image stabilizer] is
selected in the Picture tab of the Video menu.
• The frame rate or bit rate that is actually
transmitted may be different from the setting After setting the superimposition, select the
value depending on image size, scene, and checkbox.
network environment.
• When selecting [RTMP], [SRT-Caller], or [SRT- Image
Listener] for [Streaming mode] in the [Streaming]
Select the video codec number for which you want
tab, [Bit rate compression mode 1] is fixed to [CBR].
to set the superimposition.
To set the superimposition, select the checkbox next
Bit rate
to the list box.
When [Bit rate compression mode] is set to [CBR],
For details on the video codec number, see the
you can set the bit rate for each line of image
Video codec tab in the Video menu.
distribution. When the bit rate is set to a higher
value, higher-quality images can be distributed.
Position
Select the display position number or logo on the
H264 quality
preview screen. When Logo is selected, the screen
Set the image quality when [Bit rate compression
prompts you to select a logo file.
mode] is set to [VBR] and [Codec] is set to [H.264].
Select a value from [1] to [10].
Note
Selecting [10] provides the maximum image quality.
Only the following logo files can be used.
File format: PNG8 with alpha channel
Image size: 16 × 8 (minimum) to 640 × 120
(maximum)
You can cancel the logo file in the Initialize tab.
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When you select [1], [2], or [3] in [Position], the Day/Night ICR
following setting menus appear.
Mode (OPTICAL FILTER - IR CUT FILTER)
Type Select Day/Night ICR mode. In Day mode, the IR cut
Set [Date & time], [Text], [Zoom ratio], and [Camera filter is enabled to remove unnecessary IRs.
name] for the display information type. [Day]: Day mode is applied.
[Date & time]: Displays the date and time set on the [Night]: Night mode is applied. The picture
camera. becomes monochrome.
[Text]: Displays the custom string. [Auto]: The mode switches automatically between
[Zoom ratio]: Displays the zoom ratio information. Day/Night ICR.
[Camera name]: Displays the camera name set for
the camera. Note
When [Auto] is selected, set the exposure mode to
Custom string [Full auto].
The superimposed content for each position is
described. Threshold (OPTICAL FILTER - ICR THRESHOLD)
<datetime> is displayed for Date & time, When Day/Night ICR mode is set to [Auto], choose a
<zoomratio> for Zoom ratio, and <name> for Camera level to switch from Night mode to Day mode in the
name. You can add an arbitrary string around them. range from 0 to 255.
The mode is subject to change from Night mode to
Text color Day mode the smaller the chosen value is.
Select the font color of the superimposed text.
Note
Background color If the larger value is chosen, the mode may not be
Select the background color of the superimposed switched to the DAY mode even when the object is
text. bright. In this case, choose the smaller value.
Alignment Status
Set the horizontal position of the superimposed text. Displays the Day/Night function status.
Transparent
Select the background color transparency of the
Focus
superimposed text. When you select [Off],
transparent is not available. Background color is not Near-IR correction
displayed when [Full] is selected. Adjust background light when using the IR lamp or
where there is much near short infrared ray. Select
the checkbox to increase auto-focus accuracy in
Font size
night mode.
Set the font size. The higher the number, the bigger
the font.
File select
Select a file to display for a logo.
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Audio codec
Setting the Audio Select the codec type for sending audio.
[AAC (256kbps)]: Select this type when you
— Audio Menu prioritize the audio quality.
[AAC (128kbps)]: Select this type when you
prioritize the data capacity.
When you click in the Administrator menu,
This setting will not effect on the audio signal
the Audio menu appears.
superimposed on HDMI/SDI.
Use this menu to set the audio functions of the
camera.
The Audio menu consists of the [Audio] tab.
Audio tab
Setting
Make settings for sending audio.
Input selection
Select microphone input or line input.
Mic volume
When [Microphone] is selected in [Input selection],
set the volume level of the audio input from the MIC
terminal (audio input terminal). Choose a level in the
range from [–10] to [+10].
Equalizer
Use to change the frequency response of audio in
accordance with its use environment.
[Off]: Disable the Equalizer setting.
[Low cut]: Reduces the noise from air conditioners
and a projector, etc., and cuts low-frequency.
[Voice enhancement]: Enhances the voice clearly,
cutting low- and high-frequency.
Send
Enable
Select the checkbox to deliver streaming audio from
the camera.
Note
When selecting [RTMP], [SRT-Caller], or [SRT-
Listener] for [Streaming mode] in the [Streaming]
tab, you cannot set [Send] to off.
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Secondary DNS server
Note
When you select [Obtain an IP address automatically
(DHCP)], make sure that a DHCP server is operating
on the network.
IP address
Enter the IP address of the camera.
Subnet mask
Enter the subnet mask value.
Default gateway
Enter the default gateway.
This section provides the menus for connecting
the camera through the network cable.
IPv6 setting
Status Configure the IPv6 network setting.
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Default gateway IPv4 QoS
Enter the default gateway.
Enable
Common setting Select the checkbox to configure the QoS setting for
IPv4.
Configure the common setting for IPv4 and IPv6
network.
Rule
HTTP port number Used to register, edit and delete QoS.
Enter the HTTP port number. Normally select 80.
No.
Obtain DNS server address automatically Select the number to use when registering on the
Select [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. QoS table.
The addresses of [Primary DNS server] and When you select a registered number, the registered
[Secondary DNS server] are assigned automatically. QoS information is displayed.
Note
Network address
To obtain a DNS server address automatically, first Enter the network address of the target on which to
enable [Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)] perform QoS.
in the IPv4 setting, or [Obtain an IP address
automatically] in the IPv6 setting. Subnet
Ask the network administrator whether a DNS server Enter the subnet mask values of the target on which
address can be obtained automatically. to perform QoS.
DSCP
Set a value to mark the data traffic (0 to 63).
QoS tab This value is set in the DSCP field included in the IP
header of the data traffic.
Set
Used when registering on the QoS table.
QoS is set according to the following procedure:
Use this menu to mark the data traffic packets 3 Click [Set] and configure the QoS.
sent from the device and configure the settings
for QoS control. Rules for the types of data traffic Delete
can be created using IPv4 address, port number, Select number from [No.] to delete the setting and
protocol, etc. A maximum of 10 rules can be click [Delete].
registered.
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Move up
Increases the priority of the rule. Tracking data output tab (BRC-
Select a rule from the QoS table to prioritize and click X400/X401)
[Move up].
The unit can output tracking data compliant with
Move down
the free-d protocol from the LAN connector to
Decreases the priority of the rule.
work with various systems, such as virtual studio
Select a rule from the QoS table to lower its priority
systems.
and click [Move down].
The tracking data is output using UDP packets in
sync with the external sync signal.
Discovery
Destination IP address
Enable When [Transfer mode] is set to [Always], specify
When this function is enabled, you can search the the IP address of the client which will receive the
camera by using UPnP. Select the checkbox to use tracking data from the camera.
NDI|HX.
UDP port number
When [Transfer mode] is set to [Always], specify
CNS tab (BRC-X400/X401) the UDP port of the client which will receive the
The camera can be connected to an optional tracking data from the camera.
remote control panel (RCP) or master setup unit When [Transfer mode] is set to [On demand],
(MSU) for operation. For details about supported specify the UDP port number on which the
devices, contact your Sony sales representative. camera will listen for messages from the client.
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Camera Y-Position: Not supported (always 0)
Camera Height (Z-Position): Not supported (always
0) Setting the Security
Camera Zoom: Store the zoom position of the unit
in the same format as VISCA commands. — Security Menu
Camera Focus: Store the focus position in the same
format as VISCA commands.
When you click in the Administrator
Spare/Undefined Data: Stores the frame count
menu, the Security menu appears.
from the upper 4 bits (0h to Fh) and the iris The Security menu consists of the [User], [Access
value (F value) of the unit from the lower 12 limit], [SSL], [802.1X]*1, [Referer check] and [Brute
bits multiplied by 100. force attack protection] tabs.
*1 Supported by software version 3.00 or earlier.
Notes
• When mounted on a ceiling, set [IMG FLIP] in Administrator and User
the SYSTEM menu to [ON] so that the Camera
Pan Angle and Camera Tilt Angle data is in the This camera identifies those who log in as the
correct orientation. “Administrator” or “User”.
• The [TELE CONVERT MODE] magnification The “Administrator” can use all the functions of
setting has no effect on the Camera Zoom this camera, including camera settings.
value. “User” can select user sections specified as
• If the tracking data is delayed or the value available functions (access rights) in the [Viewer
update falls behind, change to the following mode]. User section includes [Administrator]
settings. which can set all the functions as well as [Full]
Do not use the streaming function. and [Light].
Set a minimum value for [Frame rate 1] of
[Image 1] in the Video codec tab. Each type of user can use the corresponding
Select [Off] for [Image 2]/[Image 3] Codec. functions below.
Clear the checkbox of [Image] in the
Superimpose tab. User
Clear the checkbox of [Enable] in the Audio tab. Function Administrator
Full Light
Monitor a live
image
View the date and
time
Control the image
view size
Save a still image
and movie in the
computer
Perform the pan/
tilt/zoom/focus –
operation
Receive audio
Select the image on
the monitor screen
(Video 1 to 3)
Perform the tally
–
control
Perform the
streaming control –
(start/stop)
Recalling the preset
–
or PTZ trace
Setting the preset
– –
or PTZ trace
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User User name
Function Administrator Enter a user name between 5 and 16 alphanumeric
Full Light characters.
Control the setting
– –
menu Current password
Control the power – – Enter the current password.
Password
Usable function, – Not usable function Enter a password between 8 and 64 alphanumeric
characters. Your password should be alphanumeric.
Viewer mode
You can select the viewer mode to be displayed after
authentication when the viewer is displayed.
Re-type password
To confirm the password, retype the password that
you entered in the [Password] box.
User 1 to 9
Specify [User name], [Current password],
[Password], [Re-type password], and [Viewer
mode] for each user ID.
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Access limit tab Note
You can access the camera even from a computer
with an IP address whose access right is set to
[Deny], if you enter the user name and password set
for the Administrator in the User tab of the Security
menu in the authentication screen.
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2 Click [OK] to close the web browser. For reasons of security, we recommend using
this mode only when there is no problem
3 Display the viewer in SSL connection. even if perfect security is not ensured, such
as for operation test.
For details, see “When the SSL Function
is Used” (page 59). Notes
4 After confirming that SSL connection is • When [Use a self-signed certificate (For
possible, set the SSL function to test use)] is selected, the [Security Alert]
[Enable]. dialog appears on the SSL connection with
a web browser.
Even if the web browser is closed as SSL connection For details, see “When the SSL Function is
is impossible, HTTP connection will be possible if Used” (page 59).
[Enable (Allow HTTP connection for some clients)] is • SSL connection may be impossible due to
selected. First check the setting contents of SSL tab the type of certificate installed in the
in HTTP connection, then check the SSL connection camera. In this case, refer to “To import the
again. CA certificate” on page 87 and install.
• When [Use a self-signed certificate (For
If [Enable (Allow HTTP connection for some clients)] test use)] is selected, you may not be able
is not selected, you will not be able to access the to use SSL connection depending on the
camera when SSL connection becomes impossible. web browser or OS you are using.
In this case, press the reset switch on the camera for
5 seconds or longer to return to the factory default To import the certificate
settings. For details, see page 9. Click [Choose File] to select the certificate to be
imported. Follow the on-screen instructions to
Note import the certificate to the camera.
SSL connection will load the camera down;
therefore, not all images may be downloaded, and Note
the mark may appear when the camera accesses The import process becomes invalid if the selected
from the web browser. In this case, reload the file is not a certificate or the imported certificate is
window. Press the F5 key on the keyboard to reload. not allowed.
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[Invalid]: The certificate is not correctly stored and
set. 802.1X tab
Possible causes are as follows:
– [Use an external certificate] is selected and
the private key password included in the
certificate is not specified correctly.
– [Use an external certificate] is selected and
the private key password is specified in
spite of the fact that the key pair in the
certificate is not encrypted.
– [Use an external certificate] is selected and
the key pair is not included in the
certificate.
– [Use a self-signed certificate (For test use)]
is selected without the self-signed Configure the wired port-based authentication in
certificate being generated. compliance with the 802.1X standard.
Note Notes
When the certificate to be imported is of PKCS#12 • The 802.1X tab is a function supported by
format and the private key password is not set software version 3.00 or earlier.
correctly, “<Put correct private key password>” is • To use the 802.1X authentication function, you
displayed in the boxes of [Issuer DN], [Subject DN], need knowledge of the 802.1X authentication
[Available period] and [Extended key usage]. and digital certificate. To establish an 802.1X
Specify the correct private key password to confirm network, you need to configure the
the information of the certificate. authenticator, authentication server and other
elements. For details on these settings, refer to
To delete the imported certificate or self-signed the manual of the corresponding equipment.
certificate • When using the 802.1X authentication
Click [Delete] to delete the certificate or self-signed function, always configure the settings after
certificate imported to the camera. setting the date and time of the camera. If the
date and time are incorrect, port
Private key password authentication may not be performed correctly.
Enter the password for the private key information
included in the certificate using up to 50 characters.
This text box is active only when [Certificate options] System configuration of the 802.1X
is set to [Use an external certificate]. network
Leave the text box blank if the private key
information included in the certificate is not The following figure shows a general system
encrypted. configuration of an 802.1X network.
If no private key password is set in the camera, an
active text field is displayed and this allows a
password to be entered.
If a private key password is already set, it is
displayed as an inactive text field.
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Authenticator [TLS]: By this method, the supplicant and the server
An authenticator forwards certificate request authenticate each other using a certificate.
data or response data that the supplicant or This enables secure port authentication.
authentication server issues to the other party. [PEAP]: By this method, an EAP password is used for
Normally a hub, router or access point serves as the supplicant authentication and a
certificate is used for server authentication.
an authenticator.
Enable Status
Select the checkbox to enable the 802.1X Shows if the status of the client certificate is valid or
authentication function. invalid. The following statuses are recognized.
[Valid]: The client certificate is correctly stored and
set.
Setting
[Invalid]: The client certificate is not correctly stored
and set. Possible causes are as follows:
EAP identify – The private key password included in the
Enter the user name to identify the client in the client certificate is not specified correctly.
802.1X authentication server up to 250 characters.
– The private key password is specified in
spite of the fact that the key pair in the
EAP password
client certificate is not encrypted.
Enter a supplicant EAP password which is required
– The key pair is not included in the client
when PEAP is selected with EAP mode. The
password can be half-width letters and the length certificate.
should be within 50 characters.
Note
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Leave the text box blank if the private key
information included in the client certificate is not Referer check tab
encrypted.
If a private key password is already set, it is
displayed as turned letters.
Reset
To change the once set private key password, click
[Reset] and clear the current password. A new
password can be entered.
Note
Click at the bottom of the menu if you
want to cancel changing the private key password Referer check is the function that checks if the
after clicking [Reset]. Doing so restores the other web page which requires access to the camera is
setting items in the Client certificate tab to the authorized. If the web page is not authorized, the
previous settings. camera denies access of the web page.
If you want to access from web pages other than
the one that the camera provides, register their
Trusted CA certificate host names and port numbers in the [Exception
You can import a trusted CA certificate (server list].
certificate or route certificate) to the camera. Up
to 4 certificates from trusted CAs can be Referer check
imported. Only the PEM format is supported.
Enable
To import the CA certificate
Select the checkbox to enable the Referer check.
Click [Choose File] to select the CA certificate to be
imported. The selected CA certificate is imported to
the camera. Exception list
Register the hosts that are not targeted for the
Note
Referer check.
The import process becomes invalid if the selected
file is not a CA certificate. No.
Select the registration number for the Exception list.
To display CA certificate information
When the CA certificate has been set in the camera Host name
correctly, its information appears on [Issuer DN], Enter the host name or IP address of the computer
[Subject DN], [Available period] and [Extended key that supplies the web page you want to register on
usage]. the Exception list.
Set
Register the values of the [Host name] and [Port
number] you entered to the list of the selected
number.
Delete
Delete the contents of the list selected with [No.].
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Brute force attack protection tab
Brute force attack means an attack method by
Setting the PTZF Control
trying every possible pattern of password in ― PTZF control Menu
sequence. This camera has a function to prevent
the Brute force attack. When you click in the Administrator
• Applies to the HTTP and RTSP accesses. menu, the PTZF control menu appears.
• Does not monitor the Brute force attack to the The PTZF control menu consists of the [PTZF
RTSP access when the RTSP authentication is control] and [Preset position] tab.
off.
Release mode
Set the mode to release attacker detection.
[Always]: Once registered in the attacker list, it will
not be released.
[Timer]: Release after the time set in [Release time]
has passed.
Note
The attacker list is released whenever the camera is
rebooted even if the [Release mode] is in either
case; [Always] and [Timer].
Release time
Set the time to release the attacker detection. This
setting is available when the [Release mode] is set to
[Timer].
Attacker list
Confirm the IP address of the user detected as an
attacker.
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[Digital]: An image can be zoomed up to 20× optical Ramp curve (PAN TILT - RAMP CURVE)
zoom and 12× digital zoom (including Clear Set the acceleration/deceleration curve for pan/tilt.
Image Zoom) with up to a total of 240× zoom.
Note
Focus It is fixed to [Mode 1] on this camera.
This is the setting related to the focus.
Slow Pan-Tilt mode (PAN TILT - PAN TILT SLOW)
Focus mode (FOCUS - MODE) Select the checkbox to set [Pan-Tilt] to [Slow Pan-Tilt
Select the focus mode. mode].
[Auto]: The focus is automatically adjusted.
[Manual]: The focus can be adjusted by using the Preset
, , and buttons of
the control panel displayed in the main
This is the setting related to the preset.
viewer.
Speed select (PRESET RECALL - RECALL SPEED)
Focus near limit Select the preset recall speed.
Set the range at which to automatically focus. If a [Compatible]: Work differently depending on the
subject is nearer than the set range, it will not be commands for preset recall.
focused. The value is for reference. For VISCA command: Pan/tilt work with the
speed set by each preset.
For CGI command: Pan/tilt work with the speed
Pan-Tilt specified by the CGI command of preset recall.
This is the setting related to the pan/tilt. [Separate]: Pan/tilt work with the speed set by each
preset.
[Common]: Pan/tilt work with the common speed
Pan-Tilt limit (PAN TILT - PAN LIMIT, TILT LIMIT)
to all presets.
Select the checkbox to limit the pan/tilt range. You
can select the following values.
Common speed (PRESET RECALL - COMMON
Note SPEED)
This is enabled when [Speed select] is [Common].
Switching Image flip on/off turns Pan-Tilt limit Pan/tilt speed for preset recall, which is common to
setting to the factory setting. Set the Image flip all presets.
function in accordance with the installation
condition of the camera and select the value.
Pict freeze preset (PRESET RECALL - PICT FREEZE
PRESET)
Left, Right (PAN TILT - LEFT, RIGHT) Select output image state for preset recall.
Select the panning range. When the checkbox is selected, frozen images are
[Left]: –170 degrees to +169 degrees, adjustable in 1 output during preset recalling.
degree increment.
[Right]: –169 degrees to +170 degrees, adjustable in
Preset mode (SYSTEM - PRESET MODE) (BRC-
1 degree increment.
X400/X401)
Set preset mode.
Down, Up (PAN TILT - DOWN, UP)
[Mode 1]: Recall all saved settings when recalling a
Select the tilting range. preset.
[Up]: –19 degrees to +90 degrees (Image flip: OFF) [Mode 2]: Recall only the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus
–89 degrees to +20 degrees (Image flip: ON), positions when recalling a preset.
adjustable in 1 degree increment. [Trace]: Function to record the pan/tilt/zoom
[Down]: –20 degrees to +89 degrees (Image flip: OFF) operations to play them back when necessary.
–90 degrees to +19 degrees (Image flip: ON),
adjustable in 1 degree increment. PTZ mode
Set the pan/tilt control mode using the 8-
Setting the range of the Up/Down movement
direction arrow buttons (page 62) and the zoom
(Image flip: OFF) (Image flip: ON) control mode using the / buttons (page
62). Select [Normal] or [Step].
90°
PTZ mode
0° 20° [Normal]: When you click the mouse, the camera
–20° 0° starts panning, tilting or zooming, and the
operation continues while you hold down the
–90° mouse. To stop the operation, release the
mouse.
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[Step]: Each time you click the mouse, the camera • For BRC-X400/X401, when [Trace] is selected
moves (pans, tilts or zooms) according to the for [Preset mode] on the PTZF control tab, you
set level. If you keep the mouse held down cannot perform any operations on the Preset
for 1 second or more, the operation mode is position tab. Select [Mode 1] or [Mode 2] for
temporarily changed to [Normal]. When you
[Preset mode] on the PTZF control tab to
release the mouse, camera operation stops
and the [Step] mode is restored.
perform operations.
When you select [Step], [Pan-Tilt level] and [Zoom
level] are available. Preset mode (BRC-X400/X401)
Display the current preset mode.
Pan-Tilt level
Select the camera transition level from [1] to [10] by Preset position list
clicking the 8-direction arrow buttons for panning/ Display the numbers, names and thumbnails of the
tilting. Selecting [10] provides the maximum registered presets.
transition level. Select the preset to operate.
Call
Move to the pan, tilt, and zoom positions stored in
the selected preset. The stored camera settings are
called. For BRC-X400/X401, you can select the
setting items to be reflected on the camera by the
Preset mode setting.
Add
Store the current pan, tilt, zoom positions and
camera settings as a new preset. For details on the
setting items that can be stored, see “Preset Items
and Image Setting File Items” (page 98).
Remove
Delete the selected preset and return the stored
settings to the factory settings. For details on the
setting items stored in each preset, see “Preset
You can store camera pan, tilt, and zoom Items and Image Setting File Items” (page 98).
positions up to 256 positions. For details on the
camera settings that can be stored, see “Preset Rename
Items and Image Setting File Items” (page 98). Change the name of a selected preset. Up to 32
alphanumeric characters can be used to set the
Notes name.
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Speed PTZ trace list
Pan/tilt speed when recalling the selected preset.
This is available when [Speed select] is set to PTZ trace number
[Separate].
Preset mode
Note
Playback stops if you perform pan/tilt/zoom
operations while playback is in progress.
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Record
Unicast streaming
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Multicast streaming
Set whether the camera uses multicast RTSP streaming authentication can be enabled/
streaming with video data and audio data or not. disabled from RTSP Authentication (page 82) on
It reduces the transmission load on the camera the User tab.
by having a computer of the same segment
network receive the same transmitting data. Examples of RTSP streaming acquisition
This camera is compatible with RTSP as the
Enable streaming protocol. Up to three streams are
Select the checkbox to allow multicast streaming. available for the camera. The URL of each stream
When you have selected the checkbox, set is as follows.
[Multicast address], [Video port number], and [Audio • rtsp://<camera_address>:<Port>/video1
port number] properly. (Image 1)
• rtsp://<camera_address>:<Port>/video2
Multicast TTL (Image 2)
Set the TTL (Time To Live) for the multicast packet. • rtsp://<camera_address>:<Port>/video3
Adjust the value when you want to perform the (Image 3)
multicast across the router. <camera_address>: IP address of the camera
<Port>: RTSP port number
Multicast address
Set the multicast address used on the RTSP Note
multicast streaming.
Playing on media players other than web
browsers is not guaranteed.
Video port number [1 to 3]
Specify the video transmission port number used for
RTSP multicast streaming. The default setting is When selecting [RTMP]
61000, 63000 or 65000. Specify an even number
from [1024] to [65534]. 2 port numbers (the number RTMP setting
specified here and an odd number with 1 added to
the specified number) are actually used for video
Perform settings related to RTMP streaming.
data communication and control.
The settings for Image 1, Image 2 and Image 3 apply Server URL
to video port number 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Set the URL for the upload. Specify a string starting
with “rtmp://” or “rtmps://.”
Reset
RTSP setting
Clear the text box of the stream key.
Set the RTSP setting which cannot be set in the
Unicast streaming setting and Multicast CA certificate
streaming. Import a CA certificate that is required when
streamed with the RTMPS protocol. Click the
RTSP port number [Browse] button to import a CA certificate, and then
Set the port number used for RTSP streaming. The select a CA certificate. Click the [OK] button in the file
default setting is 554. selection dialog to import the selected file into the
If you change the setting, the RTSP server will be unit. If the imported CA certificate is already in the
rebooted. unit, it will be updated. Click the [Delete] button in
the configuration screen to delete the imported
RTSP time out certificate.
Specify the time for the time out by the Keep-Alive
command from RTSP streaming. You can set the
time out from [0] second to [600] seconds.
At the [0] setting, time out of the Keep-Alive
command is not available.
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Notes
• Import the CA certificate necessary for the
Using NDI|HX
streaming service. To use NDI|HX, you are required to purchase the
• The models for China do not support the license key.
RTMPS protocol. Therefore, the import
certificate function is not available for Chinese Purchasing the license key
models. You can purchase the license key from the
following URL of NewTek, Inc.
When selecting [SRT-Caller] or [SRT- http://new.tk/ndi_sony
Listener]
Notes
ARC
Select the checkbox to enable the adaptive rate
control function.
When the adaptive rate control function is enabled,
it is possible to reduce the image interruption
caused by congestion of the communication line.
Note
The models for China do not support encryption
and passphrase.
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Appendix
Message List
The following messages and indications may appear on this camera. Perform the following as necessary.
FAN STOP! Turn off the device as it may malfunction if used in this state. Contact the Sony
Service Center or your licensed Sony dealer.
PAN-TILT ERROR! The movement of the camera has stopped due to an error in the pan-tilt
driving unit. Reset the pan/tilt position. Or, turn off and on the camera.
PAN-TILT FAULT! Turn off the device as it may malfunction if used in this state. Contact the Sony
Service Center or your licensed Sony dealer.
MEMORY FAULT! The memory of the camera has been damaged. The camera is running on an
older version. Turn off the camera and contact the Sony Service Center or your
licensed Sony dealer.
1003 2003 Unable to resolve domain name Check if the Server URL setting is correct.
Check if the DNS Server setting is correct.
- 2005 CRL error Check if the Server URL setting is correct.
2008 Check if the destination is a trusted site.
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List of error codes for SRT streaming
The error codes displayed on this unit are as follows. If necessary, take the following actions.
Error Codes Description Remedy
SRT-Caller SRT-Listener
1001 Unexpected error The unit may not operate properly. Turn off and
on the unit.
1002 Disconnection of communication The communication has been disconnected
due to setting change because the configuration was changed.
Connect to communicate again.
5001 Unexpected error The unit may not operate properly. Turn off and
on the unit.
5002 Unexpected error
5003 Unexpected error
5004 Unexpected error
5005 Connection failed Check if the destination setting is correct.
5006 Encryption error Check if the encryption setting is correct.
5007 Unexpected error The unit may not operate properly. Turn off and
on the unit.
5008 Unexpected error
5009 Sending failed Disconnection occurred during communication.
Check the network connection.
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Troubleshooting
Before sending your camera for service, check the following to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
still persists, consult the Sony Service Center.
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Symptom Cause Remedy
Problems are not resolved ― Remove the plug of the power cord from the
although measures were AC outlet, then reinsert it into the AC outlet
taken. after waiting a while.
The preset mode can be set in BRC-X400/X401. You can select setting items to be applied to the camera
in the preset mode setting when recalling a preset.
[Mode 1]: Pan/tilt/zoom/focus settings and camera settings
[Mode 2]: Only Pan/tilt/zoom/focus settings
Pan/tilt/zoom/focus settings and camera settings are applied in SRG-X400/X402/201M2/X120/HD1M2.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Settings
Item name on the Item name on the Items other than Item stored in Item stored in
OSD menu Administrator menu the OSD/ the preset the image
Administrator setting file
menu
- - Pan-Tilt position -
RAMP CURVE Ramp curve - -
PAN TILT SLOW Slow Pan-Tilt mode - -
PAN LIMIT, TILT LIMIT Pan-Tilt limit - -
PRESET MODE Preset mode - *1 -
- Name (Preset position list) - -
- Thumbnail (Preset position list) - -
PRESET RECALL SPEED Speed select - -
PRESET RECALL Common speed - -
COMMON SPEED
- Speed (Preset position list) - -
ZOOM MODE Zoom mode - -
- - Zoom position -
TELE CONVERT MODE Tele convert - *2 -
FOCUS MODE Focus mode - -
- - Focus position -
- - Auto focus mode -
- - Auto focus interval -
- - Auto focus sensitivity -
- Focus near limit - -
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Camera Settings
Item name on the OSD Item name on the Items other than the Item stored Item stored in
menu Administrator menu OSD/Administrator in the preset the image
menu setting file
EXPOSURE MODE Mode (Exposure) -
IRIS Iris -
GAIN Gain -
- - High-sensitivity Mode
EX-COMP On/Off - - -
EX-COMP LEVEL Exposure compensation -
AE SPEED AE speed -
- - AE Ref. Low-light
Modulation On/Off
- - AE Ref. Low-light
Modulation Level
VISIBILITY ENHANCER On/ Visibility Enhancer (On/Off) -
Off
VISIBILITY ENHANCER Visibility Enhancer (Effect) -
EFFECT
WHITE BALANCE MODE Mode (White balance) -
- - B-Gain of OnePushWB -
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Item name on the OSD Item name on the Items other than the Item stored Item stored in
menu Administrator menu OSD/Administrator in the preset the image
menu setting file
GAMMA LEVEL Level (Gamma) - *1 *1
- - Defog
- NR (XDNR) -
2D NR LEVEL 2D level -
3D NR LEVEL 3D level -
- - Picture Effect -
IR RECEIVE IR receive - -
H PHASE - - *1 -
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Pan/Tilt function
Specifications Horizontal ±170 degrees
Maximum speed: 101 degrees/
second
System Minimum speed: 0.5 degrees/
Video signal 3840 × 2160/29.97p *1 second
1920 × 1080/59.94p Maximum speed (when the
1920 × 1080/59.94i preset is recalled): 300
1920 × 1080/29.97p degrees/second
1280 × 720/59.94p Minimum speed (when the
3840 × 2160/25p *1 preset is recalled): 1.1 degrees/
1920 × 1080/50p second
1920 × 1080/50i Vertical +90 degrees, –20 degrees
1920 x 1080/25p Maximum speed: 91 degrees/
1280 × 720/50p second
3840 × 2160/23.98p *1 Minimum speed: 0.5 degrees/
1920 × 1080/23.98p second
*1 SDI input is not supported. Maximum speed (when the
Details of each model (page 104) preset is recalled): 126 degrees/
Synchronization second
Internal synchronization/External Minimum speed (when the
synchronization, Automatic preset is recalled): 1.1 degrees/
switching (BRC-X400/X401) second
Internal synchronization (SRG-
X400/X402/201M2/X120/ Output terminals
HD1M2) HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI connector (Type
Image device 1/2.5-type, CMOS image sensor A) × 1
Effective pixel number: Approx. Standards: Version 1.4b
8.5 Megapixels compatible
Color space: YCbCr, 4:2:2 8bit
Camera RGB, 4:4:4 8bit
Lens Optical, 20 × SDI OUT Terminal: BNC connector × 1
f = 4.4 mm to 88.0 mm, Standards: 3G-SDI
F2.0 to F3.8
f = 26.8 mm to 536.0 mm (35 mm Input and Output terminals
camera conversion) (BRC- VISCA RS-422 Terminal: RJ45 × 2
X400/X401, SRG-X400/X402/ Standards: VISCA
201M2) LAN terminal Terminal: RJ45
Optical, 12 x Standards: IEEE802.3at
f = 4.4 mm to 52.8 mm, F2.0 to F3.7 compatible (PoE+)
f = 26.8 mm to 322.8 mm (35 mm
camera conversion) (SRG-X120/
HD1M2) Input terminals
Minimum object distance EXT SYNC IN Terminal: BNC connector × 1 (BRC-
80 mm (WIDE), 800 mm (Tele) X400/X401)
(BRC-X400/X401, SRG-X400/ MIC Terminal: Mini jack ø 3.5 (×2) (Plug
X402/201M2) in Power supported)
80 mm (WIDE), 400 mm (Tele) Power terminal
(SRG-X120/HD1M2) IEC60130-10 (JEITA standard RC-
Minimum illumination 5320A) TYPE 4
1.6 lux 4K/HD output, 50IRE, F2.0,
1/30s, High-sensitivity Mode: General
OFF
Input voltage DC 12 V (AC adapter 100 to 240 V,
Max.Gain (WIDE end)
50/60 Hz), PoE+ (IEEE802.3at
Shutter speed
compatible)
1/10000s to 1/1s
Power consumption
For DC 12 V: 23.8 W
For PoE+: 25.5 W
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Operating temperature
0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
External dimensions (Dimensions page 103)
158.4 × 177.5 × 200.2 mm
(6 1/4 × 7 × 8 inches)
(width/height/depth) (without
protrusions)
Mass Approx. 1.8 kg (3 lb 16 oz)
Installation angle
Less than ±15 degrees to the
horizontal surface
Supplied Accessories
Safety Regulations (1)
AC adapter (1)
Remote commander (1)
Ceiling bracket (A) (1)
Ceiling bracket (B) (1)
Wire rope (1)
Mounting screws (M3×8) (9)
Mounting screws (M2.6×6 black) (1)
HDMI cable fixing plate (1)
Optional accessories
Remote controller (RM-IP500/IP10)
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Dimensions
Top Front
170°
170°
Side Bottom
Unit: mm (inches)
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SYSTEM SELECT switch settings Notes
Video output format for the HDMI OUT/SDI OUT • Be sure to set the switch before you turn on the
terminal can be set with this switch. camera.
Turn on the power after you set the switch.
• Be sure to use a Phillips-head screwdriver
when changing the switch position. If you use
a tool other than the designated screwdriver,
the crossed groove may be damaged.
IN OUT
Pin Function Pin Function
No. Video output format/Frame rate
No. No.
BRC-X400/X401
SRG-X400/X402/ 1 TX– 1 RX–
and SRG-X400/
201M2/X120/ 2 TX+ 2 RX+
X402/201M2/
HD1M2 (without
X120/HD1M2 (with 3 RX– 3 TX–
4K Option)*2
4K Option)*2 4 GND 4 GND
0 3840x2160/29.97p 1920x1080/59.94p 5 GND 5 GND
1 1920x1080/59.94p 1920x1080/59.94p
6 RX+ 6 TX+
2 1920x1080/59.94i 1920x1080/59.94i
7 N.C. 7 N.C.
3 1920x1080/29.97p 1920x1080/29.97p
8 N.C. 8 N.C.
4 1280x720/59.94p 1280x720/59.94p
5 1920x1080/59.94p 1920x1080/59.94p
Connection diagram with remote
6 REMOTE*1 REMOTE*1 controller RM-IP10
7 HDMI : 640x480/ HDMI : 640x480/
59.94p 59.94p
SDI : 1280x720/ SDI : 1280x720/
59.94p 59.94p
8 3840x2160/25p 1920x1080/59.94p
9 1920x1080/50p 1920x1080/50p
RM-IP10 Camera
A 1920x1080/50i 1920x1080/50i
1 N.C. 1 TX–
B 1920x720/50p 1920x720/50p
2 N.C. 2 TX+
C 1280x720/50p 1280x720/50p
3 N.C. Shield 3 RX–
D 1920x1080/59.94p 1920x1080/59.94p
4 N.C. 4 GND
E 3840x2160/23.98p 1920x1080/59.94p
5 GND 5 GND
F 1920x1080/23.98p 1920x1080/23.98p
6 RX– 6 RX+
*1 You can change the setting from the OSD 7 RX+ 7 N.C.
menu, Administrator menu, or VISCA/CGI
8 TX– 8 N.C.
command with Software version 2.00 or later.
*2 4K Option can be installed with Software 9 TX+
version 2.00 or later. You need to purchase the
license key to install 4K Option.
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Notes
• Connect the GNDs of both devices together to
stabilize the voltage level of the signal.
• When preparing cables, use network cables of
category 5e or more and equivalent to or
higher than shielded twisted pair cables.
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