3 CCD Mega Pixel P/T/Z Robotic Color Video Camera

Sony's new Broadband Remote Camera, the BRC-300, is an entire category unto itself. It's Sony's first robotic camera to offer the quality of three individual mega pixel CCDs for brilliant resolution. Specifically designed for remote video-shooting applications, the BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type Advanced HADв„ў CCDs to provide high-quality, high-resolution images in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes. With its E: Flip function for desktop or ceiling mount flexibility, the BRC-300 is ideal for use in a wide range of remote video shooting applications such as houses of worship, distance learning, corporate training, and cable TV broadcasting. In addition, its all-in-one design makes it an incredibly affordable alternative to separately configured cameras, lenses and P/T/Z mounts. And with a high-accuracy and wide-range pan/tilt/zoom capability, users can precisely capture the right points of the viewable area surrounding the BRC-300 to meet their needs. They can also easily operate the camera with Sony's optional RM-BR300 remote control unit, which is equipped with an ergonomic joystick, and feature-rich control panel. The BRC-300 comes equipped with a card slot that accepts optional interface cards, enabling the BRC-300 to be integrated into every kind of system from S-Video to RGB, iLINKв„ў DVCAM interface (optional card planned to be available soon), SDI or even fiber. In addition, two remote control interfaces (VISCAв„ў protocol) are available to provide additional expendability and flexibility for user's remote shooting needs.
BRC300

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1/4.7-type IT Mega Pixel 3CCD with Advanced HAD technology

Unique-All-in-One Design - Combines Camera, Lens & Pan/Tilt Mount

Built-in Auto Focus 48x Zoom Lens

Minimum Illumination - 7 lux

Horizontal Resolution - 600 TV Lines

High Performance Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism

Pan angle: -170В° to +170В°

Tilt angle: -30В° to +90В°

4:3 / 16:9 Aspect Selectable (16:9 Precision Technology)

E:Flip Function - Allows for Desktop or Ceiling Mount Installation

Optional Interface Card Slot - SDI, Fiber, RGB and i.LINKв„ў DVCAM Interface Capability (i.LINK DVCAM card coming soon)

Optional Joystick Remote Controller - Remotely Control via RS-232C (VISCA protocol) and RS-422 Protocols

Feature	Benefit
16:9 Precision Technology and Wide Angle of View in 16:9 Mode	A sufficient amount of pixels are used to reproduce high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio. The BRC-300's Mega Pixel CCD enables an even wider angle of view in the 16:9 mode.
RS-232C or RS-422 Serial Control (VISCAв„ў Command)	The BRC-300 camera settings and pan/tilt/zoom functions can be controlled remotely via a PC. With the RS-232C connection, maximum cable length can be extended to 15m (50 feet), while the RS-422 connection extends this further to 1200m (4000 feet).
Multi-Interface Card Slot	The BRC-300 is equipped with a card slot that can accept optional interface cards. The BRC-300 can be integrated into every kind of system from S-Video to RGB, iLINKв„ў DVCAM interface (optional card planned to be available soon), SDI or even fiber.
Various Optional Equipment	Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-300) - this unit converts non-compressed digital raw data from a camera (with the optical multiplex card) into any video output and has two interface card slots.
	Remote Control Unit (RM-BR300) - This stylish controller has a Sony ergonomic easy-to-use design and features a joystick. The control interfaces are RS-232C and RS-422 based on VISCA protocol.
	Optional Interface Cards - Analog RGB/Component Card (Model # BRBK-301); Optional SDI Card (Model #BRBK-302); and Optional Multiplex Card (Model # BRBK-303). An i.LINK DVCAM output card is planned to be available shortly.

Specification	Detail
Image Device	Three 1/4.7 type IT Advanced HAD CCD (x3), 1070000 pixels (gross)
CCD Effective Pixels	4:3 mode: 960 (H) x 720 (V)16:9 mode: 1,152 (H) x 648 (V)
Effective Pixels	768 (H) x 494 (V)
Signal System	NTSC
Horizontal Resolution	600 TV lines (4:3 mode)
Synchronization	INT/EXT
Focal Length	f = 3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8)
Angle of View (H)	4:3 mode: 3.3 degrees (tele end) to 37.8 degrees (wide end) 16:9 mode: 4.0 degrees (tele end) to 45.4 degrees (wide end)
Minimum Object Distance	300mm (wide end), 800mm (tele end)
Pan/Tilt Angle	+/-170 degrees (pan), +90 degrees/-30 degrees (tilt)
Pan/Tilt Speed	0.25 degrees/sec to 60 degrees/sec (pan/tilt)
Minimum Illumination	7 lx at F1.6
S/N Ratio	More than 50dB
Shutter Speed	1/10,000 to 1/4 sec.
Gain	Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB, 3 dB steps) switchable
White Balance	Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, Manual
Position Preset	6 positions
Analog Output	VBS (BNC), Y/C (4 pin Mini DIN)
Camera Control	RS-232C (VISCA) / RS-422 (VISCA)
Back-light Compensation	On/Off
Operation Temperature	0 degrees to 40В°C (32В°F to 104В°F)
Storage Temperature	-20 degrees to 60В°C (-4В°F to 104В°F)
Power Requirement	12V DC
Power Consumption	21.6W
Dimensions (WxHxD)	180 x 211.4 x 205 (7-1/8 x 8-3/8 x8-1/8 inches)
Mass	2.7 kg (5 lbs. 15 oz.)