Sony RM-B170 - Overview; Features

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Overview
Overview
The RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is
designed for remote control of Sony studio
or portable-type color video cameras and
camcorders.
The unit can be directly connected to a
camera or camcorder as a portable-type
remote control unit, or it can be connected
to a CCU for use as a simple remote control
panel.
The unit can control a camera from a
distance of up to 100 m (328 feet) when
connected directly to the camera.
Features
The principal features of the RM-B170 are
as follows:
Operability suitable for basic
camera operations
The remote control unit is provided with
essential control functions for basic
operations of a camera.
The operation buttons and controls are
located on the front panel of the unit
according to function and frequency of use.
A guard to prevent unintended operation is
provided around the buttons whose
erroneous operation may seriously affect
camera operation or setups.
The buttons with illumination are easy to
see even in a dark place, indicating the
operation status by flashing or lighting.
Media control functions
This unit can control media inserted in the
recorder connected to a camera or those in a
camcorder. The unit also supports the
operation of clips of nonlinear media.
Control of automatic adjustment
functions of the camera
Automatic black/white balance adjustment
of the camera can be performed from this
unit.
Control of the ECS/shutter
function of the camera
The ECS (Extended Clear Scan) and
electronic shutter functions of the camera
can be turned ON/OFF from this unit. The
ECS frequency and shutter speed are also
adjusted from the unit.
Slow shutter function supported
This unit can set the number of accumulated
frames for a camera equipped with the SLS
(Slow Shutter) function.
Parallel operation with another
control panel
When this unit is connected to a camera via
a camera control unit, the camera can be
concurrently controlled from this unit and
another remote control panel, such as the
MSU-1000/1500–series Master Setup Unit
or RCP-1000/1500-series Remote Control
Panel.
Customized functions
This unit can be set up in various ways, to
suit the operation form and frequency of use
of the functions.
• Assignable buttons
Various functions can be assigned to two
assignable buttons.
• Operational and call buzzers
The sound volume of the buzzers can be
adjusted or muted as necessary.
• Brightness of indicators
The brightness of the indicators can be
adjusted according to usage conditions.
Superluminosity LEDs employed in this
unit improve visibility outdoors, when
compared with conventional models.