WARNING! Risk of electric shock . Always disconnect and The HD-VRC is designed for use in TV studios and other applications isolate the product from the power supply before cleaning. including houses of worship, conference facilities and auditoriums.
This user guide covers the installation and basic operation of the or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing hardware components of the HD-VRC robotic control system. can be dangerous and could affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product For information on the configuration and operation of the VRC warranty.
Box Contents HD-VRC computer Joystick control panel Panel power supply Touch-screen display Serial cable Power cable (x3) User guide NI - Not Illustrated...
Joystick Panel Controls X/Y/Height joystick control* Pan/Tilt/Zoom joystick control *Control and button functions CCU black level control* Camera selection buttons and tally indicators (x16) are not present on all panel models. See..CCU iris control* Camera control buttons (Cut/Fade/Stop) Function buttons* Fade time control “on air”...
Joystick Panel Variants Different variant models of the joystick control panel are available to match the requirements of the user and the complexity of the VRC system installation. Panels are available with or without pedestal controls (X/Y/Z) and CCU controls. There are also options for left or right mounting of the focus control.
HD-VRC Computer Connections Previous Version Component video sockets VGA socket (to touch-screen) RS422 serial sockets (COM3&4) SDI (IN/OUT) video sockets AC power switch USB sockets (x2) PS2 keyboard socket RS232 serial sockets (COM1&2) Ethernet socket AC power socket...
HD-VRC Computer Connections Current Version RS232 serial sockets (COM1&2) VGA socket (to touch-screen) AC power socket HDMI socket (Video capture) Ethernet socket AC power switch USB sockets (x2) USB sockets (x2) DVI socket SDI socket (Video capture) RS422 serial sockets (COM3&4)
Control Connections The basic HD-VRC control system consists of the HD-VRC computer, touch-screen monitor and joystick control panel connected together. Remote camera equipment is connected using standard Ethernet connections, using a powered Ethernet switch to expand the number of connections available to suit your system requirements.
* To connect PTZ heads, an additional license is required. For more information refer to the VRC System User Guide, part no . V4063-4980 . ** The HD-VRC must be connected to a control panel variant capable of controlling all functions of the camera equipment required in the system.
Connecting the HD-VRC System Video and Tally Connections In a typical HD-VRC control system installation, a video switcher and tally interface are also connected to provide live on-air camera feeds for monitoring purposes and thumbnail video capture. For more information about connecting devices, refer to the documentation supplied with your video switcher or tally interface.
Starting the HD-VRC System Powering Up Launching the VRC System Application When all connections in the HD-VRC system have been made, the When the HD-VRC computer has booted up, the VRC system HD-VRC touch-screen, computer and joystick control panel can be application must be installed, configured and launched before robotic powered up.
Using the HD-VRC System Using the HD-VRC System Joystick Control Panel Buttons The joystick control panel has a selection of useful short cut buttons which duplicate features and functions available on the touch-screen display. The buttons provide quick access to functions when the operator is using the panel to control cameras.
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Using the HD-VRC System Motion Control Buttons Moves to the next selected shot in the fastest possible time Fade Moves to the next selected shot in the selected time Stop Stops all camera movement Camera Buttons Camera Selection Selects the camera to control (up to 16 selections)
Using the HD-VRC System Joystick Camera Controls The joystick panel provides the best way to smoothly control camera movement and adjustments. Many control functions can be reversed in the VRC application configuration to suit a users preferences. Robotic Pedestal, Head and Camera Controls...
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Using the HD-VRC System Pedestal Movement Controls X-axis Moving the joystick left/right will cause the pedestal to travel West/East* Y-axis Moving the joystick forward/back will cause the pedestal to move North/South* Z-axis Rotating the joystick clockwise/counter-clockwise will lower/raise the height column...
During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a dry, lint-free cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. Particular attention should be paid to all connection ports on the HD-VRC computer.
Technical Specifications HD-VRC Computer Touch-screen Display Physical Data Specification Dimensions Refer to the documentation supplied with the Standard 2U rack mount product . enclosure, depth 450 mm (17 .7 in .) Electrical Data Power Supply 100-240V AC 400W Joystick Control Panel...
General Notices FCC Certification FCC Declaration of Conformity This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This product may not cause harmful interference. This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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General Notices Environmental considerations European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
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