SONY BURANO Remote Control User Guide

SONY BURANO Remote Control

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: BURANO
• Version: 1.0 (JUL 2024)
• Mount: PL-Mount
• Image Stabilization: In-body
• Auto Focus: Yes
• Control Methods: RCP, Monitor & Control App, Camera Remote SDK
• Control Interface: Wired LAN, Wireless LAN

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
The BURANO is a digital cinema camera that offers exceptional image quality and high mobility. It features a PL-Mount, in-body image stabilization, and auto focus capabilities. The camera allows for remote control through various methods such as smartphones, tablets, and the Camera Remote SDK.

Wiring the Equipment:

1. Connect BURANO to the Ethernet hub via a LAN cable.
2. Connect the RCP to the PoE-capable port on the Ethernet hub via a LAN cable.
3. Turn on the PoE hub, the RCP, and the BURANO.

FAQ

• Q: Can I control the BURANO remotely with a smartphone?
  A: Yes, you can control the BURANO remotely using the Monitor & Control App on smartphones and tablet devices.

• Q: What is required to enable wireless LAN control between BURANO and VENICE?
  A: To enable wireless LAN control between BURANO and VENICE, you need the Wireless LAN Adapter (CBK-WA02) for wireless connection.

INTRODUCTION

The new BURANO is the latest addition to Sony’s prestigious CineAlta lineup. It combines exceptional image quality with high mobility. Compact, versatile, and flexible, the BURANO is the world’s first digital cinema camera with a PL- Mount to feature in-body image stabilization and auto focus.
Not only that, the BURANO allows for more flexible operation through remote control. It is compatible with control from smartphones and tablet devices using the Monitor & Control App. By using the Camera Remote SDK, it is possible to develop control systems tailored to each customer’s specific needs.
Furthermore, with the recent release of Ver. 1.1, control from the RCP is also possible. In this document, we will introduce the various remote control capabilities of the BURANO.

Remote Control Capabilities between BURANO and VENICE

Notes:

1. Requires BURANO Ver. 1.1 or later. Other network functions cannot be used at the same time.
2. The combination of the BURANO Ver. 1.1 or later and the M&C ver. 2.0.0 or later will make monitoring and remote control even more flexible.
3. Requires the Wireless LAN Adapter (CBK-WA02) for wireless connection.

CONTROL BURANO REMOTELY

Control BURANO with RCP
BURANO now supports control from RCP starting from Ver. 1.1. In this chapter, we will explain how to connect the RCP. The manual for BURANO Ver. 1.1 is also available on our web page: https://pro.sony/products/digital-cinema- cameras/burano

Compatible RCP models
BURANO is compatible with the following RCPs:

RCP Configuration Example

This is an example of the procedure to connect BURANO and RCP-3500.
The equipment connection method and overview, such as IP addresses, are as shown in the diagram above. Please note that the menu content may vary depending on the RCP you are using, so please refer to the manual of the specific equipment you are using for more information.

Wiring the Equipment

1. Connect the BURANO to the Ethernet hub via a LAN cable.
2. Connect the RCP to the PoE-capable port on the Ethernet hub via a LAN cable.
3. Turn on the PoE hub, the RCP, and the BURANO.

Setting up the BURANO

1. Setting up a Username and a Password
   • a. Go to Network > Network Setup.
   • b. Set a username and a password.
2. Setting up the Wired LAN
   • a. Enable the Wired LAN in Network > Network Setup > Lan Type Select.
   • b. Set IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway in Network > Wired LAN > Detail Settings.
3. Setting up the Remote Function
   • a. Set Network > Wired LAN > Camera Remote Control to Enable.
   • b. Set Technical > RCP > CNS Mode to Bridge.

Setting up the RCP

• Entering Engineer Mode
  • a. Press Menu button, then press Config > RCP > Security.
  • b. Press Engineer Mode to light the button.
• Setting Bridge Mode
  • a. Press Menu button, then press Config > Network > CNS.
  • b. Press Edit in Bridge.
  • c. Set the connection mode to Semi-Auto and set the target IP address.
  • d. Check that the Bridge radio button is selected and press Set.
• Setting TCP/IP
  • a. Press Menu button, then press Config > Network > TCP/IP.
  • b. Press Edit in Static.
  • c. Set IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the unit.
  • d. Check that the Static radio button is selected and press Set.

Available RCP Commands on BURANO

Black

| Master Black| ✓
R Black| ✓
B Black| ✓

White (*3)

| R Gain| ✓
B Gain| ✓
Color Temp| ✓
Color Temp Balance (Tint equivalent）| ✓
ATW On/Off| ✓
AWB| ✓
ND| ND control (Step) (4)| ✓
Gain| Gain Step (5)| ✓

Detail (*6)

| Detail On/Off| ✓
Level| ✓
H/V Ratio| ✓
Limit| ✓
Crispening| ✓

Matrix

| Multi Matrix On/Off| ✓
Multi Matrix Area Indication (*7)| ✓
Reset| ✓
Axis| ✓
Multi Matrix Hue| ✓
Multi Matrix Saturation| ✓
Tally| R-Tally| ✓
G-Tally| ✓
Call| Call| ✓

Notes:

1. This capability chart is for when the RCP-1501/3501 is connected. The available features and limitations vary depending on what RCP you use. In Cine EI mode, only Iris, White (except ATW), ND, Tally and Call can be operated.
2. In E-mount lenses, iris control is possible. PL-mount lenses only support iris reading.
3. Currently selected memory setting values can be operated.
4. Variable in increments of 1 stop. Fixed to Step mode with RCP connected.
5. Variable in increments of 3 dB. Fixed to dB mode with RCP connected.
6. Adjustment values are rounded to the values that can be set on the camera body.
7. Paint/Look > Multi Matrix > Area Indication Control needs to be “Menu & RCP” on the BURANO side.

Control BURANO with Monitor & Control

Monitor & Control (M&C) is an application that connects to a single camera and is used for remote control of the camera and to display/control clips from the camera. You can also connect to up to four cameras using the multi-camera monitoring function (iPad only). This app can be used free of charge.
For information on how to connect BURANO with M&C and the available features, please refer to the M&C Help Guide.

Monitor & Control is available on App Store and Google Play:

Control BURANO with Camera Remote Toolkit

Sony’s Camera Remote Toolkit allows you to access and control Sony cameras remotely. There are two options within the toolkit: Camera Remote SDK and Camera Remote Command. BURANO only supports Camera Remote SDK.

Camera Remote SDK
Camera Remote SDK provides software developers a way to integrate Sony cameras in their solutions and applications. With this SDK developers will be able to create customized software applications to control Sony cameras remotely from a host PC and get the image data captured with Sony cameras. This SDK allows software developers to realize a number of functions, such as changing the camera settings, shutter release and live view monitoring in their software applications.

For more details, please refer the following web page: https://pro.sony/solutions/digital-imaging/sdk

APPENDIX

RCP Capability: BURANO and VENICE 2

Notes for BURANO:
For more details, refer “Available RCP Commands on BURANO” (p.6).

Notes for VENICE 2:
This capability chart is for when the RCP-1501/3501 is connected. The available features and limitations vary depending on what RM/RCP you use.
For more details about VENICE 2, refer the user manual. https://pro.sony/products/digital-cinema-cameras/venice2

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