Sony RM-IP500 PTZ Controller

Overview
The RM-IP500 remote controller allows for high-quality control of pan, tilt, and zoom functions of up to 100 Sony BRC/SRG Series and ILME-FR7 PTZ cameras over an IP network. It also features trace memory for storing and recalling camera moves, and can operate with up to 5 controllers on a single network for shared and simultaneous control of large camera systems. The controller can also assign various functions to compatible BRC/SRG Series cameras and can pair with the new ILME-FR7 full frame PTZ cinema line camera.

The RM-IP500 also simplifies set-up with automatic IP address assignment and can store and recall up to 100 camera presets. It features a high-quality joystick for one-handed pan, tilt, and zoom adjustments and allows for control of PTZ speed. Additionally, it can control up to 100 compatible Sony BRC or SRG Series cameras over a standard IP network, making it a versatile and convenient tool for various applications.

Included in box
1x Sony RM-IP500 PTZ Controller

About the Sony RM-IP500 PTZ Controller
Functions added in Ver. 2.50

Added support for the following camera model: BRC-AM7.
Maximum preset drive speed of 127 is now supported for the BRC-AM7.
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This compact remote controller features a high-quality joystick that allows effortless one-handed pan, tilt and zoom adjustments of compatible Sony PTZ remote cameras. Zoom can also be controlled via the joystick or a supplementary seesaw lever; dedicated knobs and control buttons simplify direct access to frequently-needed camera functions.

The RM-IP500 simplifies the building of cost-effective multi-camera content creation systems with a wide range of applications – from live events to conference halls, broadcast studios, education institutes and houses of worship.

PTZ speed can be adjusted from slow to fast for more polished, professional-looking results. Up to 100* combinations of camera angles and settings can be stored as presets. Trace Memory* allows a sequence of camera moves to be stored and recalled whenever required.

Up to 100 compatible Sony BRC or SRG Series PTZ remote cameras can be controlled over a standard IP network. Set-up’s simple: the controller automatically assigns IP addresses to connected Sony PTZ cameras on the network, also assigning a camera number to each.

Full compatibility is provided with these Sony PTZ remote camera models: BRC-X1000, BRC-H900, BRC-H800, SRG-360SHE, SRG-300SE, SRG-300H, SRG-120DH, SRG-120DS, SRG-120DU.

The RM-IP500 is an ideal partner for the Sony MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer, creating a complete IP streaming and SD recording solution for a wide range of content production applications.

* Depends on camera specification. Version up might be required.

Input/output connectors
Control Input/Output VISCA RS-422 : RJ-45 x 1
GPI I/O (Tally In/Contact Out) : D-Sub 15-pin (female)
LAN : RJ-45 x 1, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automatically detected
Control signal format 9,600 bps/38,400 bps , Data : 8 bit, Stop bit : 1 (for RS-422 communication)
VISCA over IP communication
Power connector JEITA type 4 (DC IN 12V), Separate option
General
Input voltage 12V DC (10.8 to 13.2V DC)
Current consumption 0.6A max. (All lamps lit), 7.2W （at 12V DC） / 0.2A typ.(2.4W)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104°F )
Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4°F to 140°F )
Dimensions (W x H x D) 306 mm x 159.3 mm x 224.1 mm (12 1/8 inches x 6 3/8 inches x 8 7/8 inches)
Mass Approx. 2400g

High-quality control of PTZ functions

It’s easy to achieve professional looking productions, with joystick adjustment of pan and tilt, plus zoom control either via joystick or a separate seesaw lever. Adjustable speed control of PTZ allows smooth, accurate camera movements.

Control up to 100 BRC/SRG Series and ILME-FR7 cameras via IP

The remote controller allows control of pan, tilt, zoom and other functions of up to 100 Sony BRC/SRG Series and ILME-FR7 PTZ cameras over an IP network. Multiple models can be controlled.

Trace Memory*

A sequence of camera moves can be stored for instant recall whenever required. Simple store trace memory function without using Camera Menu will be also available from Version 2.0 for BRC-X1000/BRC-H800 Version 2.0.

Up to 5 controllers can operate on a single network

Up to 5 RM-IP500 control panels can be used on a single network, allowing shared control and simultaneous multi-operator control of large camera systems. In case both RM-IP500 and RM-IP10 are used on a single network, total number of units of RM-IP500 and RM-IP10 available to be controlled is up to 5.

Additional ability to use VISCA control

The RM-IP500 can also control up to seven*** compatible BRC or SRG Series cameras over a RS-422

Selectable ASSIGN items

With BRC/SRG series, backlight/flicker/status display/detail level/knee point/AE level/clear image zoom/Tele Convertor/mode switch of Trace-Preset (mode1/mode2) /ND filter/Picture Profile settings can be assigned. (The available function depends on camera specification.)With ILME-FR7, backlight/display/detail level/knee point/AE level/audio level/ND filter and recalling assignable functions in the camera can be assigned.

Pair with ILME-FR7

The RM-IP500 remote controller allows control of pan, tilt, zoom of the new ILME-FR7 full frame PTZ cinema line camera. It can also start and stop recording and set variable ND and focus area. The Panel Sheet for ILME-FR7 included in a carton allows optimum operating efficiency. The existent users can purchase a panel sheet as a service part and upgrade firmware to V2.20 or later to control ILME-FR7.

Simple set-up

System set-up is quick and simple, with automatic IP address assignment of connected cameras and auto assignment of camera numbers. To change the group number, camera number, and IP address assigned to a camera or clear the camera registration auto assigned IP addresses manually from RM-IP500 without using PC will be also supported from Version 2.0.

Store and recall camera presets

Up to 100** presets (camera angles and settings) can be stored recalled instantly via the numeric keypad, saving time in multiple camera set-ups.

Tally indicator

Includes Normal Tally/On-Air Tally/Contact Modes.

Adjust camera paint functions

Colour related settings – including black levels, white balance, flicker cancel, detail level, knee point, auto exposure level****, iris, gain**** and shutter speed**** – can be adjusted directly without needing to use the camera menus.

* Depends on camera specification. Version up might be required.
** The maximum preset number depends on camera specification.
*** With SRG-360SHE, one camera can be controlled.
**** For ILME-FR7, the camera OSD is required to see the adjusted values.