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Part No. V4063-0010
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  • Page 1 Robotic Control System User Guide www.vinten.com Part No. V4063-0010...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec Group Plc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read Me First Important Safety Information About this User Guide Getting Started Box Contents μVRC Computer Components and Connections Joystick Panel Controls and Connections Upgrade Options Connecting the μVRC Starting the μVRC Setting up a Basic μVRC System Adding Robotic Camera Units to the System Using the μVRC Using the Joystick Panel Using the Touch-Screen Display Interface...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Read Me First Important Safety Information Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference.

  • Page 5: About This User Guide

    Mounting and Installation WARNING! Always ensure that all power and auxiliary communications cables are routed so that they do not present any danger to personnel. Take care when routing cables in areas where robotic equipment is in use. Cleaning WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect and isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Box Contents μVRC computer Power cable (x3) Joystick panel User guide μVRC power supply NI - Not Illustrated USB connecting cable...

  • Page 7: Μvrc Computer Components And Connections

    μVRC Computer Components and Connections Touch-screen interface Network port Adjustable stand USB3 ports Power button VESA mounting holes (X4)* Power socket USB 2 ports * For more information on the VESA mount, see Technical Specifications on page 44.

  • Page 8: Joystick Panel Controls And Connections

    Joystick Panel Controls and Connections Hand rest pad Main joystick control Camera selection keys Shot control keys USB port Focus controls Keys not currently used...

  • Page 9: Upgrade Options

    Upgrade Options The standard μVRC has built-in functions to set up and run a basic robotic camera system, consisting of up to four Vantage heads and cameras. Upgrade licenses are available for purchase to expand the system or functions. If additional licenses are purchased to upgrade the μVRC, a license key is issued.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Μvrc

    Connecting the μVRC System and Power Connections The μVRC system is easily connected together. Robotic cameras are connected using standard Ethernet connections. Use a powered Ethernet switch to expand the number of connections available to suit your system requirements. The control panel is connected and powered with the supplied USB lead.

  • Page 11: Starting The Μvrc

    Starting the μVRC Powering Up When all connections in the μVRC system have been made, the μVRC computer can be powered To power up, depress the power button recessed on the rear edge of the case. Starting the μVRC Application When the μVRC computer has booted up, double tap on the Fusion Client icon.

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Basic Μvrc System

    Setting up a Basic μVRC System When the μVRC system has been powered up and the application has started, you can begin to configure and control the connected robotic cameras. Basic configuration is described in this chapter to get you up and running quickly. If any addition licenses have been purchased, they should be applied to the μVRC system during set up.
  • Page 13 Adding a Robotic Head and Camera or PTZ Camera Select the appropriate robotic head or PTZ camera (example shown is a Vantage Head) from the Profiles List*. Drag the selected device into an empty cell on the Camera Storage Grid. *Products available for selection appear in white text.

  • Page 14: Using The Μvrc

    Using the μVRC The μVRC user interface consists of a joystick panel and a PC workstation with integral touch- screen display, through which all functions and operations can be utilised. Using the Joystick Panel The joystick panel enables you to select and control connected robotic cameras. Additional keys are available to select cameras and other useful functions.
  • Page 15 Joystick Panel Keys The joystick panel has a selection of useful short cut keys which duplicate features and functions available on the touch-screen display. The keys provide quick access to functions when the operator is using the joystick to control cameras. Camera shot control keys (fade/stop/cut) Function keys (not currently used) Numeric keypad (not currently used)

  • Page 16: Using The Touch-Screen Display Interface

    Using the Touch-Screen Display Interface The μVRC touch-screen display is the primary interface with the system, enabling you to select cameras and setup, store, manage and select shots for shows. The main μVRC workspace window provides instant access to functions required to operate the remote camera control system.
  • Page 17 Shot Status Colour codes The background of the shots stored in the grid are colour coded to indicate the shot status. Shot Colour Description Indicates that the camera is moving (via Cut or Fade) to the shot. Indicates that the shot is cued and the camera will move to this Green shot when Cut or Fade is selected.
  • Page 18 Function and Menu Buttons The toolbar containing the function and menu buttons is displayed at the bottom of the workspace. The buttons and menus enable you to create and manage shots and shows, and configure the μVRC system. Button Function Description Displays the toolbar menu enabling you to: manage shows, Menu...
  • Page 19 Toolbar Menu Tap Menu to display the toolbar menu. Menu Option Description Show Displays the Show Management functions, enabling you to create, load, list Management and delete shows - see Show management on page 20. Displays the Configuration Management screen, enabling you to configure the Configuration system, manage users and licenses - see Configuration Management on Management...
  • Page 20 Cut and Fade Buttons After a shot is selected on the touch-screen, the Cut and Fade buttons become available to move the camera from the current shot to the selected shot. Latching If latched Cut or Fade is selected (tap Cut or Fade before selecting a shot), the camera will automatically move to a new shot as soon as it is selected on the touch screen, with no need to tap the buttons.

  • Page 21: Device Configuration

    Virtual Joystick Button The Virtual Joystick Window provides a convenient method of manually controlling robotic cameras from the touch screen when a control panel is not available. Tap Virtual Stick to open. Dragging your finger across or along any of the controls on the touch screen will operate that control in a similar way to the control panel.

  • Page 22: Working With Shots And Shows

    Working with Shots and Shows Shows are created by storing collections of camera position shots from one or more cameras. The term ‘shows’ is historic, and stems from camera control systems originally being used purely for the creation of TV shows. The term has been retained for consistence with existing users. Show management A show is a collection of stored shots from one or more cameras saved in a file.
  • Page 23 Deleting a Show There is NO undo option to recover a deleted a show, unless it has been backed up. Select the desired show for deletion from the grid. Tap the Delete button. Tap YES to delete the show or NO to return without deleting. Importing a show Tap the Import button.
  • Page 24 Adding Shots to a Show Make sure that the required show is loaded. Select the required camera on the touch- screen or the control panel. Use the joystick and controls to move the camera into position for the shot, and then frame and focus the shot.
  • Page 25 Latched Delete Use the latched delete function when you want to delete multiple shots. The normal delete mode deletes a single shot and then returns you to the workspace. Latched delete keeps you in the edit menu after each deletion. Tap Latched Delete.

  • Page 26: Running A Show With The Μvrc

    Running a Show with the μVRC Cueing, Trimming and Tracking Shots While a typical show is being aired, the μVRC operator will be occupied with three primary tasks – cueing, trimming and tracking shots. Cueing shots Cueing is the process of positioning the camera framing before it is used on air. It is important that the μVRC operator stays ahead of the shows run-down by cueing shots as early as possible.
  • Page 27 Fading or Cutting multiple shots The number of shots that can be selected at one time is controlled by the Single Selection mode in the User Preferences screen. See - Shot Preferences on page 29. • If Single Selection mode is ON (button is blue), you can only select one shot on one camera at a time.

  • Page 28: Μvrc Configuration

    μVRC Configuration The μVRC can be set up and configured to suit the preferences of the user. Parameters relating to the user interface and control of attached cameras can be easily adjusted. User Preferences The user preferences screen provides many options for changing parameters and preferences relating to the user interface, camera controls and shot management.
  • Page 29 Panel Options Options Description Display Full Panel Expands the size of the Camera Selection and Status panel. Enters the Stick Preferences screen, where you can change the Stick Preferences parameters of the camera controls. Stick Preferences The stick preference screen gives you the option to change the behaviour of the main camera axis controls.
  • Page 30 Shot Options Options ON (Blue) OFF (Black) The name of each shot is Display Shot Name superimposed in the stored shot The shot name is not displayed. cells. The system will automatically You will be prompted to type in assign a number to each saved a name when you store a new Require Shot Name shot.
  • Page 31 Shot Preferences Options ON (Blue) OFF (Black) The shot selection on the touch- When you select a shot on screen and the camera preview the touch-screen, the camera selection are decoupled. So, let’s preview selection on the joystick say that one camera1 is on air and Take Camera control panel automatically being trimmed with the joysticks.
  • Page 32 Options ON (Blue) OFF (Black) Displays the Primary Panel Groups bar showing the camera The Primary Panel Groups bar is mapping groups. Show Main Panel not displayed and cameras are Groups The height of each row of stored assigned to their default buttons. shot cells in the editing pane is reduced slightly.

  • Page 33: Configuration Management

    Configuration Management The Configuration Management Screen provides an interface for: • Adding and changing camera components • User Management For more information on adding and changing camera components, see Setting up a Basic μVRC System on page 10. To access the screen, tap Menu > Configuration Management. User Management In the System field, tap the Users button.
  • Page 34 Switcher Configuration If a video switcher is connected into the μVRC system, it can be setup in the Switcher Configuration window. In the System field, tap the Switchers button. The Switcher Configuration window opens. Select the protocol* of the switcher from the Protocol drop down list.

  • Page 35: Sort Cameras

    Sort Cameras If a multiple number of cameras are present on the μVRC system, the order they appear on the Camera Selection and Status bar can be changed. This is useful to identify and select frequently used cameras quickly during operation. To access the screen, tap Menu >...

  • Page 36: About Screen And License Management

    About Screen and License Management The About screen displays software and license information. The License management window is also accessed from the screen. To access the screen, tap Menu > About. The current software version and licenses are displayed. Tap Return to exit. License Management If additional features and functions are purchased to upgrade the μVRC, a license key is issued.

  • Page 37: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration WARNING! Changes to the configuration settings of robotic products can cause a risk of personal injury or product damage. Ensure the motion of the product is monitored when changes to settings are being carried out. Connected robotic cameras, such as Vantage heads, can be configured to adjust settings for the range and characteristics of movement.
  • Page 38 Current position marker of the camera on the axis Mid-point of the axis Set/Clear buttons for the positive axis end limit Current positive axis end limit marker Zero axis value button Current Negative axis end limit marker Set/Clear buttons for the negative axis end limit Resetting the Axis Centre Point The centre points of the camera control axes can be set at any position required.
  • Page 39 Clearing Axis Limit Points Camera control axes limit points can be easily cleared and changed at any time. The procedure described below is identical for all axes and positive and negative limits. Tap the Clear button for the appropriate axis limit point (positive or negative) to remove the current limit point position.

  • Page 40: Ccu Interfaces

    CCU Interfaces The instructions in this chapter must be used in conjunction with the documentation supplied with your camera. CCU (Camera Control Unit), is a TV studio term where a separate, external box was often used to control camera functions, such as colour matching. It is now used generically to describe adjusting camera options.
  • Page 41 Many function buttons are a simple ON/OFF toggle such as Auto Focus or Color Bars. Functions being controlled or changed are seen on the camera’s built in screen or video output. Other function buttons open a sub menu, providing multiple selection settings such as WB Mode. Tap a setting button to make a change and return to the main screen.
  • Page 42 CCU Controls Tab The second tab on the CCU screen displays the CCU control functions for the connected camera. Tap the Up/Down arrows to adjust individual settings as required. Red arrows indicate that the setting is available for adjustment. Observe changes on the camera’s on-screen display or video output.

  • Page 43: Ccu Database

    CCU Database The tables in this section list cameras/camera protocols compatible with the μVRC system. The camera functions and CCU controls available vary between the various camera models and protocols. The specific features are listed for each camera. Although these features vary between cameras, they are operated in the same way as demonstrated in the section Typical Camera Functions and CCU Controls on page 38.
  • Page 44 Hitachi Broadcast Features Cameras Color Bars Blue Gain Iris Closed Blue Ped Green Ped M Ped (Master Black) Red Gain Iris Red Ped Panasonic PTZ Features Auto Iris Auto White Balance Auto Focus Auto Black Balance AWC Mode Color Bars Menu Red Gain Scene File...
  • Page 45 Canon CINE EOS Features (RC-V100) Auto Focus Iris Color Bars ISO/Gain Auto Iris Knee Point Auto Knee White Balance B On Screen Overlay Master Black B Shutter Select Black Gamma WB Mode Shutter Speed Menu Knee Slope White Balance R Custom Picture Master Black R Record Review...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications μVRC PC Controller Physical Data Electrical Data Height Power Supply 369 mm (14.5 in.) 19V 135W AC Power Adapter Length VESA Mount 539 mm (21.2 in.) Mounting Hole Spacings Width 100 x 100 mm (3.9 x 3.9 in.) 83 mm (3.3 in.) Touch-screen Display Panel Specification...
  • Page 48 Publication No. V4063-4980/1 Vinten™ A Vitec Group brand www.vinten.com...

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