A SYSTEMS MK20RC User Manual

Pan/tilt/zoom camera remote control

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Remote Control MK20RC...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    MK20RC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this building-in space such as a book case or similar product is operated. unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions at Keep these instructions – The safety and open site.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    V. Pan Tilt Zoom .............. 24 VI. Picture ................ 26 VII. System ..............26 Specifications ................28 Preset Memory Specifications ............29 A systems reserves the right to alter any information contained within this manual without prior notice. V3 04/20/2017 English...
  • Page 4: Overview

    With so much to offer, MK20RC is not only one of the best PTZ camera remote controls on the market, it is also the best companion accessory for your MK20HD PTZ Camera (Sold separately).
  • Page 5: Characteristics

    -Up to 40 preset memory data of the pan-tilt heads can be registered, stored and easily recalled for later use. ● Tally light indicators -MK20RC offers PGM and PVW tally light indicators on each connected camera for an easy and intuitive operation. ● Wide range of compatibility -The MK20RC supports Sony VISCA remote protocol, making it compatible with Sony’s...
  • Page 6: Check The Included Items

    Upon unboxing the product, please carefully inspect the included items, in the unlikely event of any missing or damaged items, please contact your authorized retailer/distributor for replacements. User’s Manual Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Remote Control MK20RC MK20HD Power Adapter MK20RC Owner’s Manual English...
  • Page 7: Connections (Point-To- Point & Daisy-Chain)

    MK20RC CONNECTIONS (Point-to- Point & Daisy-Chain) Daisy Chain Control Configuartion MK20RC VIDEO OUTPUTS RS485 Camera 1 CAMERA CONTROL RJ45 T-Splitter RS485 Camera 2 TALLY RJ45 T-Splitter RS485 Camera 3 RJ45 T-Splitter RS485 RS485 Camera 4 RJ45 T-Splitter CAT 5 RS485...
  • Page 8 MK20RC Point to Point Control Configuartion MK20RC VIDEO OUTPUTS RS422 CAMERA Camera 1 CONTROL RS422 Camera 2 TALLY IN RS422 Camera 3 RS422 RS422 RS422 RS422 RS422 RS422 Camera 4 CAT 5 HDMI/DVI RS422 Camera 5 VIDEO SWITCHER (AV800HD) CAT 5...
  • Page 9: Installation Precautions

    MK20RC INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Handle carefully! ● Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact or vibration may cause malfunctioning. Power supply ● Be sure the power plug is firmly connected at all times. ● If the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the unit power plug from the AC outlet.
  • Page 10: Operating Precautions

    MK20RC OPERATING PRECAUTIONS In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety Instructions” and “Installation Precautions”, the following precautions must be observed as well to guarantee user safety and the longevity of the system. Handle with extreme care. Maintenance ●...
  • Page 11: Mk20Rc Parts And Functions

    MK20RC MK20RC PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 1. LCD menu screen: Displays System status, information and menu selections. 2. F1 Knob: Adjust top column items of menu screen. 3. F2 Knob: Adjust bottom column items of menu screen. 4. Menu Short Cut Buttons: Short cut button for frequently used functions.
  • Page 12 MK20RC 10. Zoom Controls ● Lever: Up to zoom in; down to zoom out. ● Speed button: Zoom speed change, cycle through Auto, Hi and Lo. 11.Focus Controls ● Knob: Clockwise for focus out (Far); counter clockwise for focus in (near); push the knob for one touch focus (center of screen as the focus spot.).
  • Page 13 MK20RC 1. Tally Inputs (From video switcher) a. Tally 1: PVW and PGM Tally signals input of Channel 1 to 5. b. Tally 2: PVW and PGM Tally signals input of Channel 6 to 10. 2. RS485 Control Communication Port: Camera 1 to 5 control communication in Daisy-Chain mode.
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    MK20RC BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Turn on the unit’s power. Set the POWER switch to the ON position. 2. Turn on the connected camera(s). You can turn the connected camera(s) on by holding down the respective Camera Button for 3 seconds until power on message is send back from the camera (illustrated on LCD display) to initiate the power on sequence.
  • Page 15: Joystick & Zoom Lever Calibration

    MK20RC JOYSTICK & ZOOM LEVER CALIBRATION When using MK20RC to connect different models of PTZ cameras, the on board Joystick and Zoom Lever may sometimes need to be recalibrated to ensure the controller accuracy and performance. Please follow the steps below to recalibrate the Joystick and Zoom Lever.
  • Page 16: Basic Menu Operations

    MK20RC BASIC MENU OPERATIONS 1. Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button to begin menu operation or press WHT BAL, Gain, AWC ABC or SCENE to directly edit these settings within the menu respectively. 2. Select menu options. Use the F1 and F2 knobs to select the menus and change the settings. Use the F1 dial for operations involving the items displayed on the top column of the LCD panel.
  • Page 17: Preset Saving & Deleting Operations

    MK20RC PRESET SAVING & DELETING OPERATIONS Bank 1 through 4 are reserved for 40 user custom presets. Depending on the situations, user can call up any saved presets with just a push of a button. Preset Saving - To begin saving a preset, user must select a memory allocation for the preset that is to be saved.
  • Page 18: Hot Key Presets

    MK20RC Hot Key Presets Bank 5 of the MK 20RC is reserved for 10 manual exposure settings as hot keys for quick access. When a hot key preset is recalled, Auto Exposure will immediately be switched to Manual. This function allowed the user to set the values for gain, iris and shutter and is especially helpful in situations where user needs to instantly change the exposure settings in environments with great lighting contrasts.
  • Page 19: Menu Options

    MK20RC MENU OPTIONS Main Menu Camera Setup COM Setup Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Stop Bit Flow Control Invert Tilt Tally Setup CAM 1 – 5 Exposure Mode Auto / Manual Priority Brightness Gain Speed Iris EX-Comp Level Spot AE...
  • Page 20 MK20RC Focus Auto Auto Setup Normal Interval Zoom Trig Act-Time Int-Time Auto Scene White Balance One Push Manual Red Gain Blue Gain Pan Limit Pan Setup Pan Tilt Zoom Right Limit B-Zone C-Zone D-Zone Tilt Limit Tilt Setup Up Limit...
  • Page 21 MK20RC Zoom Setup B-Zone C-Zone D-Zone Hi Zoom Speed Lo Zoom Speed Dead Zone Picture Aperture System Image Info Display Factory Reset Camera Select Controller ID (Zoom lever) Power Control English...
  • Page 22: Lcd Menu Options

    The LCD Menu Options chapter below will give you a clear and concise understanding of what each option entails and its default value. User is encouraged to use this as a guideline when adjusting MK20RC’s settings for optimal video results I. Camera Setup *Underlined values are set as system default values.
  • Page 23: Exposure

    MK20RC II. Exposure Level 1 (F1) Level 2 (F2) Level 3 (F1 & F2) Level 4 (F2) Exposure Mode Auto Auto Manual *Select Manual Exposure to enable Priority. Priority Iris Brightness Brightness 0 – 23 Gain -3 – +28 dB...
  • Page 24: Focus

    MK20RC III. Focus *Underlined values are set as system default values. Level 1 (F1) Level 2 (F2) Level 3 (F2) Level 4 (F2) Focus Auto Exposure Auto Setup AF Normal AF Interval AF Zoom Trig AF Act-Time 000 – 255 AF Int-Time 000 –...
  • Page 25: White Balance

    The LCD Menu Options chapter below will give you a clear and concise understanding of what each option entails and its default value. User is encouraged to use this as a guideline when adjusting MK20RC’s settings for optimal video results Level 1 (F1)
  • Page 26: Pantiltzoom

    MK20RC V. PanTiltZoom Level 1 (F1) Level 2 (F2) Level 3 (F2) Level 4 (F2) Pan Limit Pan Limit Pan Limit Pan Setup +179 – -179 Default at 0 Right Pan Limit +179 – -179 Default at 0 B-Zone Pan Speed 0 –...
  • Page 27 MK20RC C-Zone Tilt Speed 0 – 24 Default at 12 D-Zone Tilt Speed 0 – 24 Default at 22 Zoom Setup Zoom Setup B -Zone Range 0 – 7 C-Zone R ange 0 – 7 Default at 3 D-Zone Range 0 – 7 Hi R ange 0 –...
  • Page 28: Picture

    MK20RC VI. Picture Level 1 (F1) Level 2 (F2) Level 3 (F3) Picture Black & White Aperture 01 – 14 VII. System Switch the screen display of the camera on and off. Level 1 (F1) Level 2 (F2) Level 3 (F3)
  • Page 29 MK20RC Manually r console to the factory default state. System Factory Reset Preset Exposure Focus White Balance Select the remote protocol of the console. System Camera Select Asystems Sony (VISCA) deployed. System Controller ID 1 – 8 To recalibrate System To recalibrate the Zoom Lever of the console.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    MK20RC SPECIFICATIONS Features Type Descriptions Variable speed (3 speed); reversible Pan & Tilt Joystick Analog Y-Axis (Tilt) Rotary Knob Variable speed knob button Focus Manual One push focus on rotary Auto knob’s push button. Auto Variable speed (3 speed) Zoom...
  • Page 31: Preset Memory Specifications

    MK20RC PRESET MEMORY SPECIFICATIONS OSD Menu Items 1. Camera Setup Default Data a. Invert Tilt (OFF), ON b. Tally 1 (OFF), ON Tally 2 (OFF), ON Tally 3 (OFF), ON Tally 4 (OFF), ON Tally 5 (OFF), ON 2. Exposure a.
  • Page 32 MK20RC 5. PTZ a. Pan Limit (OFF), ON b. Pan Left Limit (DF=000), +179 to -179 c. Pan Right Limit (DF=000), +179 to -179 d. Pan B-Zone Speed (DF=2), 0 to 23 e. Pan C-Zone Speed (DF=12), 0 to 23 f.
  • Page 33 MK20RC Top Panel Items 1. Pan/Tilt Joystick a. Pan Location Location Data b. Tilt Location Location Data 2. Focus a. Auto (Same as Setup Menu status) (Auto), Off 3. Zoom a. Zoom Location Location Data b. Zoom Speed Control (Auto), Hi and Lo 4.
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