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Shutter, Iris, Gain
Situated in the central section of the panel are
the controls and displays for Shutter, Iris, and
Master Gain.
Each of the knobs can be rotated or pushed
down.
Rotation adjusts the value which is
then displayed by the LEDs.
Touch down on the 'Shutter' knob switches
the shutter OFF. (1/50 or 1/60 sec in most
cameras)
On the latest models, a brief touch down on the 'Iris' knob toggles control of the Iris
or ND Filter from the Iris Joystick. Iris can always be controlled with the centre knob.
Push and hold on the 'Iris' knob switches the camera to Auto Iris (if supported). The
Iris display will show if BARS are selected.
Touch down on the 'Gain' knob switches the gain to 0dB.
Camera Selection and Display
The 'Camera Select' buttons are used to
select one of 4 cameras.
camera is displayed in the LED display. Any
4 sequential cameras in the range 1 - 99 can
be controlled by the panel.
Internal DIP switches select the first camera in
the range as a binary number. For example; if
switches 1 & 3 are ON this the binary
representation of 5.
control cameras 5 - 8.
Tally Indicators & Monitor Switching LEDs
Above each camera select button are 2 indicators – Tally and Monitor. A RED
indicator shows when a tally input has been received. A 'Tally On' command is sent
to the camera when the tally is received. When the tally is removed a 'Tally Off'
command is sent to the camera. A GREEN indicator shows if the joystick touch down
is operated.
Joystick Control
The joystick offers iris and pedestal control with 'touch down'. When moved, the
appropriate value is displayed on the LED display. A friction adjustment is provided
underneath the panel.
This joystick can have several functions;
The selected
The panel will then
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