Sony BRC-300P User Manual

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Location and Function of Parts

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A Power switch

Turns on/off the power of the Optical Multiplex 
Unit.

B Power indicator

Lit in green:  The Optical Multiplex Unit is in 
normal operation.
Lit in red:  The power of the camera is turned off.  
Turn it on.
Flashing in red:  Abnormal operation of the 
Optical Multiplex Unit. Display the composite 
video signal on the monitor and check the error 
message. Check also the connection.

For the error message, see “List of Messages” on 
page 57.

C Card slot

Insert an optional interface card such as BRBK-301 
or BRBK-302.
The slot cover is attached to the camera at the 
factory.

D AC IN connector

Connect the supplied AC power cord.

E EXT SYNC IN connector

Accepts external video sync signals.

F EXT SYNC OUT connector

Supplies external video sync signals.

G Composite video output connector

Supplies the images from the camera as composite 
signals.

H

Supplies the images from the camera as Y/C 
separate (S video) signals.

I VISCA RS-422 connector 

Connect to the VISCA RS-422 connector of the 
camera or another BRU-300/300P Optical 
Multiplex Unit.

For the connection to the VISCA RS-422 
connector, see “Using the VISCA RS-422 
Connector Plug” on page 71.

J VISCA FUNCTION switches

These switches are used for the VISCA 
communication settings.

Switch 1 (RS-232C/RS-422 selector)
Set to ON for RS-422, or OFF for RS-232C.

Switch 2 (Communication baud rate 
selector)
Set to ON for 38400bps, or OFF for 9600bps.

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