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VADDIO VIEW FX Installation And User Manual

VADDIO VIEW FX Installation And User Manual

Camera control console with video switching, video transitions and automated control functionality

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Installation and User Guide
Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators
V
™ P
VIEW™ FX
ADDIO
RODUCTION
Camera Control Console with Video Switching, Video Transitions and
Automated Control Functionality
Model Number 999-5200-000 (NTSC)
Model Number 999-5200-001 (PAL)
©2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. ProductionVIEW FX - Document Number 341-451
Rev.
B

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  • Page 1 Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators ™ P VIEW™ FX ADDIO RODUCTION Camera Control Console with Video Switching, Video Transitions and Automated Control Functionality Model Number 999-5200-000 (NTSC) Model Number 999-5200-001 (PAL) ©2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. ProductionVIEW FX - Document Number 341-451 Rev.
  • Page 2 Each of the six cameras can also be adjusted individually for the environment in which it operates with auto/manual focus, auto/manual brightness, backlight compensation and one-push automatic white balance. The camera control ports are RJ-45F and are easily connected to the Vaddio camera packages using the Vaddio Cat. 5 wiring standard.
  • Page 3 The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your Vaddio ProductionVIEW FX. If these instructions are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com...
  • Page 4 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 ProductionVIEW FX Front Panel Controls (Figure 2): 1) System Power Switch (system on/off) 2) Manual Mode Switch a. Console is in manual or “Operator Mode” and all video switching is manual 3) Automatic Mode Switch a.
  • Page 5 Configurable in two modes (6 triggers for Input 1 and 6 triggers for Input 2, or 12 triggers for input 1 only) c. Supports Vaddio AutoVIEW IR, StepVIEW, TouchVIEW and MicVIEW trigger inputs 7) Multifunction Triggers (assignable either as input triggers or logic outputs) a.
  • Page 6: Preview Out

    (especially the Vaddio cabling standard using Cat. 5 cabling.) All of the Vaddio standards for using video, power and control over Cat. 5 cabling are also well documented and are available free of charge from the Vaddio website.
  • Page 7 Expander Triggers Main S-Video Power Supply Composite Video Preview Video and Control Cabling Vaddio PreVIEW Dual 6.4 (Control on Cat. 5) Dual 6.4” LCD Monitors Loop out Main Vaddio Quick-Connect 4 Internet Vaddio StreamVIEW Network AV Server Video, Power and...
  • Page 8 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 Operating the ProductionVIEW FX: Most of the console functions and controls are easy and intuitive. However, there are some more involved procedures listed below. Master Power Switch • When the Master Power Switch is powered down, all of the attached cameras will be placed in standby.
  • Page 9 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 ProductionVIEW FX Menu Structure The ProductionVIEW FX has a back lit, 2-line LCD that displays the system menus. The menus are traversed with the up/down arrows, select and cancel buttons. The menu structure is as follows: Menu Section...
  • Page 10 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 Pan Speed >Select >01 – 24 Sets the Pan Speed on all cameras between camera presets (24 is fastest) (default is 18) (This parameter does not affect the Pan Speed or sensitivity of the Joystick) Pan Dir Menu (Pan Direction Menu) >Select >All Ports: Normal or Invert (default is Normal) Inverts the Joystick Pan Direction (Inverted - left = right)
  • Page 11 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 System Menu (continued) >Serial Echo >Select >Yes or No Turns Serial Echo on or off (default is Yes or On) >Clear Memory >Select >Start Clears the camera preset memories and sets all parameters to default settings >Clear Presets >Select >Start...
  • Page 12: Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ICES-003 Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    Vaddio Customer service – Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty and is found to be defective. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products.
  • Page 14 “star” wiring configurations. Each Channel will auto-configure the input channel for video signal and control for the camera attached. Vaddio uses very simple control protocols to accomplish custom programming with the ProductionVIEW and ProductionVIEW FX. The Communication Specification, API and Programming Language are listed below and definitions are listed on the next page thereafter.
  • Page 15 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 Appendix 1 (continued) Command Structure Definitions Command Description AWB x (On/Off) Turns auto white balance on or off on controlled camera. BLC x (On/Off) Turns backlight compensation on or off on controlled camera. (UP) Turns brightness up one increment.(Down) Turns brightness down one increment (Auto) restore Bright x auto brightness on controlled camera.
  • Page 16 ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07 ProductionVIEW FX Back Panel Connectors: Power: 18 VDC, 1.5A (5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID) Inputs 1-4: S-Video (4-pin mini din), Composite (BNC), RS-232C Port (RJ-45) Inputs 5 & 6: S-Video (4-pin mini din), Composite (BNC), RS-232C Port (RJ-45), Audio L & R (2-RCA) Main Out: S-Video (4-pin mini din), Composite (BNC), Audio L &...
  • Page 17: Ntsc And Pal

    Vaddio WallVIEW Series Cameras Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ Series Cameras Vaddio HideAway Series Cameras Vaddio CeilingVIEW & CeilingVIEW Mega-Pro Vaddio Model Series and PTZCam Series Cameras Sony EVI-HD1, EVI-D30, EVI-D100 & EVI-D70 & Sony BRC- 300 & BRC-H700 Canon VC-C50i & VC-C50iR...
  • Page 18 Toll Free: 800-572-2011 www.vaddio.com ©2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. Vaddio, ProductionVIEW, TouchVIEW, Quick-Connect, StepVIEW, AutoVIEW, CeilingVIEW, WallVIEW ControlVIEW, EZCamera, Mega Pro, MicVIEW and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.