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  • Page 1 PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2017 Ross Video Limited. Ross® and any related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. PATENTS ISSUED and PENDING.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing Cameras ..............................2-1 Configuring Cameras ............................2-1 Configure Camera Communication Settings .....................2-1 Configure Serial-to-IP Converters ........................2-2 Installing DashBoard and the PIVOTCam Control Panel ..................2-2 Launching the PIVOTCam Control Panel ......................2-2 Joystick Panels and Other Manual Controllers .....................2-3 User Interface Overview Camera Selection Bar ............................3-1 Camera Configuration Interface ..........................3-1...
  • Page 6 Renaming Shots ............................... 4-13 Deleting, Restoring, and Discarding Shots ..................... 4-15 Adjusting Color Controls ..........................4-17 Operating the System During a Show ........................ 4-18 Adding a USB Joystick or Other USB Controller ii • Contents PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • “Contacting Technical Support” on page 1–2 Overview The PIVOTCam Control Panel is a DashBoard panel that enables you to configure and control PIVOTCam robotic cameras. You can control cameras manually, store and recall shots, and configure camera settings. This guide describes how to use the PIVOTCam Control Panel to configure and control PIVOTCam robotic cameras.

  • Page 8: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel.

  • Page 9: System Setup

    System Setup This section describes how to set up and launch the PIVOTCam Control Panel system. It contains the following topics: • “Installing Cameras” on page 2–1 • “Configuring Cameras” on page 2–1 • “Installing DashBoard and the PIVOTCam Control Panel” on page 2–2 •...

  • Page 10: Configure Serial-To-Ip Converters

    1. Download and install DashBoard, following instructions in the DashBoard User Guide (8351DR-004-xx). Tip: DashBoard, and the DashBoard User Guide, are available as free downloads from www.rossvideo.com. 2. Open the Ross PIVOTCam zip file, and then extract the Ross Camera Panel folder into a location of your choice. Note the folder path.

  • Page 11: Joystick Panels And Other Manual Controllers

    A joystick panel and/or other controller(s) can be used to select and manually operate PIVOTCam cameras in conjunction with the PIVOTCam Control Panel. You can use a Ross Video joystick panel, which includes illuminated camera selection buttons, and requires no configuration. Alternatively, you can add a USB joystick and/or other USB game controllers to DashBoard, and configure them to provide data to the PIVOTCam Control Panel.
  • Page 12 2–4 • System Setup PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 13: User Interface Overview

    This section describes the PIVOTCam Control Panel user interface. The PIVOTCam Control Panel is a DashBoard panel that enables you to configure and control PIVOTCam robotic cameras. You can control cameras manually, store and recall shots, and configure camera settings.

  • Page 14: Camera List

    The camera list includes the following controls: • Add button — adds a new camera entry to the camera list. • Delete button — deletes the selected camera from the list. 3–2 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 15: Camera Settings Area

    Video Mode Selection and the Reset Video Mode Button By default, the PIVOTCam Control Panel sets the video output format of each camera to 1080i59.94. If you want the selected camera to output a different format, select a format from the Video Mode list.
  • Page 16 • If you change the Mount Mode and Image Flip settings, remember to configure the Joystick settings so the direction of joystick motion corresponds with the direction of camera movement. 3–4 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 17: Data File Area

    For more information about using controls in the data file area, see “Saving and Loading Data Files” on page 4–4. Done Button The Done button closes the camera configuration interface. If there are any unapplied changes, you are prompted to save (apply) or discard them. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) User Interface Overview • 3–5...

  • Page 18: Store/Recall Shots Tab

    To select a bank of shots, tap the corresponding shot bank button. Shot banks are numbered (0-99, 100-199, etc). For information about adding and deleting shot banks, see “Configuring Shot Banks” on page 4–11. 3–6 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 19: Config Banks And Shots Button And Configuration Interface

    • adding and deleting shot banks, see “Configuring Shot Banks” on page 4–11. • renaming shots, see “Renaming Shots” on page 4–13. • formatting shot button text, see “Configuring Shot Button Text” on page 4–12. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) User Interface Overview • 3–7...

  • Page 20: Shot Button Matrix

    • Hold — After you store a shot, the panel remains in shot storage mode. This option enables you to store or delete several shots in succession without having to re-enter shot storage mode. 3–8 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 21: Recall Shots Button

    For more information, see “Renaming Shots” on page 4–13. Delete Shots Button Tap the Delete Shots button to enter shot deletion mode (Figure 3.19). Figure 3.19 - Delete Shots Button, and Controls Available in Shot Deletion Mode PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) User Interface Overview • 3–9...

  • Page 22: Camera Controls Tab

    The Pan Tilt controls (Figure 3.21) enable you to move the current camera view left and right (pan), and up and down (tilt). For more information, see “Panning and Tilting” on page 4–5. 3–10 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 23: Zoom Slider

    The Zoom slider (Figure 3.22) enables you to zoom the lens of the current camera in and out. For more information, see “Zooming” on page 4–6. Figure 3.22 - Zoom Slider PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) User Interface Overview • 3–11...

  • Page 24: Focus Controls

    If you set iris, shutter, and gain values manually, those values are saved in shots. You can specify whether recalling shots applies the saved exposure settings. For more information, see “Adjusting Exposure Settings (Iris, Shutter, Gain)” on page 4–8. Figure 3.24 - Exposure Area (manual mode) 3–12 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 25: Open Menu Button (On-Screen Menu Control)

    Tip: After one minute of inactivity, the on-screen menu closes automatically. You must close and re-open the Menu Control interface to continue using the on-screen menu. Tip: The joystick is not operational while the Menu Control interface is open. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) User Interface Overview • 3–13...

  • Page 26: Color Controls Tab

    Note: Manual gain settings are always saved with shots. The Recall check boxes only control whether the settings are applied when shots are recalled. You can select or clear these check boxes at any time. 3–14 • User Interface Overview PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 27: Using The Pivotcam Control Panel

    Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel The PIVOTCam Control Panel is a DashBoard panel that enables you to configure and control PIVOTCam robotic cameras. You can control cameras manually, store and recall shots, and configure camera settings. This section describes how to use the PIVOTCam Control Panel. It contains the following topics: •...
  • Page 28 For more information about camera IP addresses, ports, and chain addresses, see “Installing Cameras” on page 2–1. 4–2 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 29: Monitoring Camera Status

    11. When you are finished adding and configuring cameras, tap Done. Monitoring Camera Status Camera status dots indicate whether the PIVOTCam Control Panel is able to communicate with the cameras: • Green dot — The panel and the camera are connected.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Store Mode

    2. In the data file area, tap Create New. The Create New Data File dialog box appears. 3. In the File Name box, type a name for the new data file. 4–4 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 31: Controlling Cameras

    3. In the File Name box, type a new name for the new data file. 4. Tap Save As. The new data file is saved. The saved data remains active in the PIVOTCam Control Panel. Any changes you make in the control panel are immediately saved to the new data file.

  • Page 32: Zooming

    1. Tap the camera button for the camera you want to control. Tip: The selected camera button is highlighted blue. 2. Tap the Camera Controls tab. The Camera Controls tab includes the Zoom slider (Figure 4.5). 4–6 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 33: Focusing

    1. Tap the camera button for the camera you want to control. Tip: The selected camera button is highlighted blue. 2. Tap the Camera Controls tab. The Camera Controls tab includes the Focus controls (Figure 4.6). PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel • 4–7...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Exposure Settings (Iris, Shutter, Gain)

    1. Tap the camera button for the camera you want to control. Tip: The selected camera button is highlighted blue. 2. Tap the Camera Controls tab. The Camera Controls tab includes the Exposure controls (Figure 4.7). 4–8 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 35: Using The On-Screen Menu (Remote Control)

    IMPORTANT: When configuring settings, do not change the BAUDRATE or ADDRESS (chain address). Doing so causes the PIVOTCam Control Panel to lose connectivity with the camera. If you accidentally change one of these settings, use the remote control device that came with the camera to reset the values.
  • Page 36 To access the on-screen menu through the PIVOTCam Control Panel: 1. Tap the camera button for the camera you want to control. Tip: The selected camera button is highlighted blue. 2. Tap the Camera Controls tab. 3. Tap the Open Menu button.

  • Page 37: Storing, Recalling, Renaming, And Deleting Shots

    • “Deleting, Restoring, and Discarding Shots” on page 4–15 Configuring Shot Banks Shot banks are groups of 100 shots stored by the PIVOTCam Control Panel. One bank of shots is visible at a time. You can add and delete shot banks.

  • Page 38: Configuring Shot Button Text

    To move the camera, you can use a joystick panel (if equipped), or use controls on the Camera Controls tab. For more information, see “Controlling Cameras” on page 4–5. 4–12 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 39: Recalling Shots

    The shot table is part of the Config Banks and Shots interface. You can rename shots in the shot button matrix, or in the shot table. When you rename a shot, it is renamed everywhere. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel • 4–13...
  • Page 40 6. When you are finished renaming shots, tap the Apply button. The shots are renamed, and the configuration interface closes. 4–14 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 41: Deleting, Restoring, And Discarding Shots

    The Delete Shots button turns blue, to indicate that the panel is in shot deletion mode. 4. Tap the Show Deleted Shots button. 5. An interface for managing deleted shots appears (Figure 4.12). PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel • 4–15...
  • Page 42 The Delete Shots button turns blue, to indicate that the panel is in shot deletion mode. 4. Tap the Show Deleted Shots button. 5. An interface for managing deleted shots appears (Figure 4.13). 4–16 • Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

  • Page 43: Adjusting Color Controls

    • Outdoor • One Push — To calibrate white balance, tap the One Push button. • Manual — Set the Red Gain and the Blue Gain as desired. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Using the PIVOTCam Control Panel • 4–17...

  • Page 44: Operating The System During A Show

    8. To move a camera manually: a. Select it, either in the PIVOTCam Control Panel, or by pressing a camera button on the joystick panel. b. Move it, either by moving the joystick or by using the controls on the Camera Controls tab of the PIVOTCam Control Panel.

  • Page 45: Adding A Usb Joystick Or Other Usb Controller

    This chapter describes how to set up a USB joystick or other USB controller to control PIVOTCam cameras, in conjunction with the PIVOTCam Control Panel. PIVOTCam functions that can be controlled by a USB controller fall into three groups; camera selection, camera motion (pan, tilt, zoom, and focus), and paintbox controls (lens iris and lens shutter speed).
  • Page 46 10. In the Device Classes list, add a new device class named paintbox. 11. In the Device Classes list, add a new device class named selector. 5–2 • Adding a USB Joystick or Other USB Controller PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)
  • Page 47 • Value - Shows the current data value reported by the controller. This is useful for testing. • Mapped OID - Specify the parameter OID from the PIVOTCam Control Panel to be mapped to the control. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)
  • Page 48 • Value - Shows the current data value reported by the controller. This is useful for testing. • Mapped OID - Specify the parameter OID from the PIVOTCam Control Panel to be mapped to the control. For buttons, the parameter OID is selector.selection.
  • Page 49 18. In the Component Tree, expand the DashBoard Services node, and then double-click Selector UI Mappings. The Selection Mapping interface appears. Figure 5.5 - UI Follow and Autowire Settings PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Adding a USB Joystick or Other USB Controller • 5–5...
  • Page 50 If you select this option, whenever a configured controller button opens a DashBoard panel or device view, that panel or device view becomes active (in focus). If the PIVOTCam Control Panel is active and you press a controller button to open a different panel or a device view, the PIVOTCam Control Panel loses focus.
  • Page 51 Note: The mappings are specific to the controller(s) you configured. You can use the mappings on other DashBoard computers only if their controllers are the same model, or report the exact same controls. PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2) Adding a USB Joystick or Other USB Controller • 5–7...
  • Page 52 5–8 • Adding a USB Joystick or Other USB Controller PIVOTCam Control Panel User Guide (1.2)

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