The Sony BRC-300 is a revolutionary compact, integrated auto color camera system designed for remote video production applications. The BRC-300 utilizes three 1/4.7-inch Advanced HAD(tm) CCDs to provide high-quality, high-resolution images in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes.
The BRC-300 series is a compact, integrated automatic color video camcorder featuring three 1/4.7" Advanced HAD CCD sensors for high‑resolution 4:3 and 16:9 imaging. It offers a high‑precision pan/tilt/zoom mechanism with up to 340° pan and 120° tilt, and supports both optical (12×) and digital (48×) zoom.
The manual covers remote control options using Sony's VISCA protocol over RS‑232C/RS‑422, optional infrared remote, and optical multiplexers for fiber‑optic connections. Installation options include ceiling or tabletop mounting, and the camcorder provides multiple video output formats such as RGB, SDI, VBS, and Y/C. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Image Sensor | 3 × 1/4.7" Advanced HAD CCD |
|---|---|
| Total Pixels | 1,070,000 |
| Optical Zoom | 12× |
| Digital Zoom | 48× (combined) |
| Pan Range | -170° to +170° |
| Pan/Tilt Speed | 0.25° to 60°/s |
| Minimum Illumination | 7 lx at F1.6 |
| Power Consumption | 21.6 W (without optional cards) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 180 × 205 × 211 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
It uses Sony’s VISCA protocol over RS‑232C or RS‑422 interfaces.
Pan can move from –170° to +170°, and tilt from –30° to +90°.