Sony RM-IP500/AC PTZ Camera Remote Controller

Easy, ergonomic PTZ control of multiple remote cameras for live events production and contents creation
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*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: SRG-A40*5, SRG-A12*5, BRC-X400*3, ILME-FR7*4, ILME-FR7K*4, SRG-X40UH*5, SRG-X400*3, SRG-X120*3, SRG-XP1*5, SRG-XB25*5, BRC-X401*2,*3, SRG-201M2*2,*3, SRG-HD1M2*2,*3, 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.
*5 Requires firmware V2.30 or later.

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, acurate camera movements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Notes
* 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.

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.