Table of Contents Storing the Camera Settings in Memory Overview — the Presetting Feature ....24 Features ..........3 Installation and Connection Camera and Supplied Accessories ..3 System Configuration ......5 Installing the Camera....... 26 Location and Functions of Parts and Installing the Camera on a Controls ..........
Overview Features Camera and Supplied • The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera Accessories (utilising approximately 2 million valid pixels) allows for high-definition shooting with superior picture quality. When you unpack, check that all the • 12x optical zoom with wide-range supplied accessories are included.
Optional Products RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller Operate up to 112 cameras that are compatible with IP connection, using LAN connection. Up to five RM-IP10 IP remote controllers can be installed to the same system. The joystick of the IP remote controller allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations.
System Configuration The SRG-120DH HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes three typical system examples with the required components and the main usage of each system. Operating a SRG-120DH Camera Using the Supplied Infrared Remote...
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RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal Signal flow Note Select the MODE selector of RM-IP10 to position 0 (automatically selected) when using a combination of SRG-120DH and RM-IP10. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of RM-IP10. System Configuration...
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Operating Multiple SRG-120DH Cameras Using Multiple IP Remote Controllers System configuration • You can connect up to 112 cameras and five IP remote controllers. • The joystick of the IP remote controller allows comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. System configuration...
D STANDBY lamp Location and The orange lamp lights when the camera is turned off using the infrared remote Functions of Parts commander. and Controls Rear Camera Front E SYSTEM SELECT switch Used for selecting the video format of the signal to be output from the HDMI video connector.
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HDMI video connector. L Reset switch The reset switch is available only when SRG-120DH LAN is set. If you press this switch with a pointed tip for about five seconds, the camera will reboot and the IP settings will return to the factory default.
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Technical Manual of the camera. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult Be sure to set this switch to OFF. your Sony dealer. H Switch 8 (Not used) Be sure to set this switch to OFF. Location and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Infrared Remote Commander Note (supplied) Press the MANUAL button 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 •...
F POWER button CAUTION Press this button to turn on/off the Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly camera when the camera is connected to replaced. an AC outlet. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. G BACK LIGHT button When you dispose of the battery, you must Press this button to enable the backlight...
Adjusting and Setting with Menus About On-Screen Setting Menus Menus The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. You can change various settings, such as shooting conditions and system setup of the camera, while observing menus displayed on a connected monitor. This section explains how to read the on- screen menus before starting menu operations.
VISCA command list, refer to the Technical Manual of the camera. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult your Sony dealer. a Indicates that you can select a menu item by V or v button on the infrared remote commander.
SPEED: Select the electronic shutter speed EXPOSURE Menu from among the following: For the 59.94/29.97 video format: The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, items related to the exposure. 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 sec.
EX-COMP (exposure compensation) WHITE BALANCE When MODE is set to one of FULL AUTO, SHUTTER PRI or IRIS PRI, set this item to Menu ON to enable exposure compensation. When you set EX-COMP to ON, LEVEL appears and you can select the exposure The WHITE BALANCE menu is used to compensation level from among the select the white balance mode.
PICTURE Menu PAN TILT ZOOM Menu The PICTURE menu is used to set the items related to the picture. The PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/tilt/zoom mode. APERTURE (aperture compensation) Select the aperture compensation level from PAN/TILT LIMIT among MIN, 1 to 14 and MAX.
SYSTEM Menu Note The limit of pan/tilt operation becomes effective promptly after you set the range of PAN/TILT LIMIT. When you want to make the camera start with the ranges set, before turning off the power, store those values in POSITION 1.
Message Remote control STATUS Menu operation RESET n: OK You have reset the “n” is a preset camera settings stored The STATUS menu is used to display the position number of in POSITION 1 to 6 to settings selected with the menus. the infrared remote the default settings.
AC outlet For detailed information on how to check, refer to the Technical Manual. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult your Sony dealer. POWER lights. Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor and power cord.
To turn on/off the camera using the Pan/Tilt and Zoom infrared remote commander As long as the camera is connected to an AC Operation outlet, you can turn the camera on or off with the POWER switch on the infrared remote commander.
To face the camera toward the When the STANDBY lamp is blinking opposite direction You might wish to face the camera toward the opposite direction from that of the button you pressed, for example, when you change the direction of the camera while checking the picture on the screen.
Operating Multiple Cameras Adjusting the with the Infrared Remote Camera Commander Set the IR SELECT switch on the rear of the camera you want to operate to 1, 2 or 3. Press the CAMERA SELECT button on the infrared remote commander that corresponds to the number set in step 1.
Shooting with Back Lighting Storing the Camera When you shoot a subject with a light source Settings in Memory behind it, the subject becomes dark. In such — the Presetting a case, press the BACK LIGHT button. To cancel the function, press the BACK Feature LIGHT button again.
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up, store or cancel the settings in another POSITION. • When the menu is displayed on the screen, you cannot perform the operation for Press a POSITION storing, recalling, or cancelling the setting. button. Be sure to return to the normal display While holding before starting these operations.
Installation and Connection Installing the Attaching the Camera to a Tripod Camera Attach a tripod to the screw hole used for attaching a tripod on the bottom of the camera. Installing the Camera on a The tripod must be set up on a flat surface Desk and its screws tightened firmly by hand.
Connecting a Computer Connections RS-232 Connections SRG-120DH Connecting to an AC Outlet Use the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord to connect the camera to an AC outlet. SRG-120DH VISCA IN to the AC adaptor (supplied) VISCA cable...
To obtain a cable, consult your Sony dealer. • Use a LAN cable that is compatible with For detailed information on how to connect 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (category 5 or the camera and the VISCA command list, higher, shielded twisted pair) for this refer to the Technical Manual of the camera.
HDMI cable, some higher, shielded twisted pair) for this picture noise may occur. For the HDMI connection. cable, a Sony high-speed cable is • Use the crossover cable if you want to recommended. connect directly to the LAN connector of •...
Appendix Message List The following messages and indications may appear for this camera. Perform the following as necessary. Lamp display Lamp Meaning and solution The STANDBY lamp and The SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to “no output” (page 9). POWER lamp are lit. The STANDBY lamp is lit.
Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshooting the problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause Remedy The power of the camera is The AC power adaptor is not Insert the power cord firmly as not turned on.
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Symptom Cause Remedy LAN communication is not The computer is not correctly Make sure the connection available with a computer connected to the camera. between the computer and connected to the camera. camera is made correctly. Check that the VISCA/LAN switch (BOTTOM switch) is set to ON (page 10).
Menu Configuration The menus of the camera are configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are in bold. (See page 15.) Menu Configuration...
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(See page 16.) (See page 17.) (See page 17.) (See page 18.) Menu Configuration...
Preset Items The following items set by using the infrared remote commander and menu items can be stored in the memory of the camera. Items adjusted with the infrared remote commander Preset item Preset position number 2 to 6 Pan/Tilt Position Zoom Position Focus Mode Auto/Manual Focus Position...
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For detailed information on the VISCA command list, refer to the Technical Manual of the camera. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult your Sony dealer. The setting of preset numbers 1 to 16 are available for VISCA CONTROL and LAN connection.
Input/output connectors Specifications HDMI (HDMI connector) Control input/output VISCA IN: Mini DIN 8-pin type, System RS-232 Video signal 1920×1080p/59.94 VISCA OUT: Mini DIN 8-pin 1920×1080p/29.97 type, RS-232 1920×1080i/59.94 LAN connector: RJ-45 (8-pin), 1280×720p/59.94 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX auto 1280×720p/29.97 discrimination 1920×1080p/50 Power connector 1920×1080p/25 JEITA type4 (DC 12 V) 1920×1080i/50...
Pin assignments License VISCA IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin, female) This software partially supports component uIP. Therefore the following license conditions apply. Copyright (c) 2001-2006, Adam Dunkels and the Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following Pin No.