Sony RM-IP500 PTZ Camera Remote Controller

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, simplifying 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*¹ combinations of camera angles and settings can be stored as presets. Trace Memory*¹ allows a sequence of camera moves to be stored and recalled whenever required.

Up to 100 compatible Sony BRC/SRG Series and ILME-FR7 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-X400^*3, SRG-X400 ^*3, SRG-X120^*3, BRC-X401^*2,*3, SRG-201M2^*2,*3, SRG-HD1M2^*2,*3, ILME-FR7^*4, ILME-FR7K^*4, BRC-X1000, BRC-H900, BRC-H800, BRC-H780^*2, SRG-360SHE, SRG-280SHE^*2, SRG-300SE, SRG-300H, SRG-301H^*2, SRG-120DH, SRG-120DS, SRG-120DU, SRG-121DH^*2, SRG-HD1^*2.

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.

The RM-IP500/1 is a US/Canada model which is bundled with the AC-UES1230MT AC power supply and cord. In all other regions, the AC power supply and cord are sold separately.

 

*1 Depends on camera specification. Version up might be required.
*2 China models.
*3 Requires firmware V2.10 or later.
*4 Requires firmware V2.20 or later.

 

 

Control input/output	VISCA RS-422 OUT connector: RJ-45 x 1 LAN : RJ-45 x 1, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automatically detected GPI I/O (Tally In/Contact Out): D-Sub 15-pin (female)
Control signal format	9,600 bps/38,400 bps (for RS-422 communication) VISCA over IP communication
Power Connector	JEITA type 4 (DC IN 12V)
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℃ to 40 ℃ (32°F to 104°F )
Storage temperature	-20℃ to 60 ℃ (-4°F to 140°F )
Dimensions (W x H x D)	306 mm x 159.3 mm x 224.1 mm (12 1/8 x 6 3/8 inches x 8 7/8 inches) (excluding protrusions)
Mass	Approx. 2,400g (5 lb 4.7 oz)
Display	Yes
Speed Control	Yes 3 dials (PT, Zoom and Focus separately)
Zoom Seesaw Lever	Yes
Zoom Ring of Joystick	Yes
Zoom Control selectable	Seesaw Lever or Ring of Joystick
ASSIGN button	6
Kensington lock hole	Yes
Maximum IP Connections	100
Maximum Serial Connections	7
Control Protocol	VISCA over IP/VISCA RS-422 switchable
max Controller qty (/system)	1
Exposure mode selection	Yes
One-push white balance auto adjustment	Yes
One-push black balance auto adjustment	Yes
Toggle backlight compensation on/off	Yes
Display the status of iris,gain,shutter speed and zoom position	Yes
R gain and B gain adjustment	Yes
R black and B black adjustment	Yes
Master black adjustment	Yes
Detail level display	Yes
Detail level adjustment	Yes
Knee point display	Yes
Knee point adjustment	Yes
AE level display	Yes
AE level adjustment	Yes
Iris setting display	Yes
Iris value adjustment	Yes
Gain setting display	Yes
Gain value adjustment	Yes
Shutter speed display	Yes
Shutter speed adjustment	Yes