ParkerVision CameraMan 1-CCD Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® CameraMan 1-CCD Camera Control Keypad Operations Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents I. Meet Your Control Keypad t Congratulations on your Purchase ....... 1 t Product Description .
  • Page 3: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    Congratulations On Your Purchase ParkerVision’s Camera Control Keypad provides you with portable control of up to three CameraMan 1-CCD cameras. You can use it in either wireless, or hard-wired mode, providing you with even more flexibility. This manual covers the connection, configuration, and use of your new Camera Control Your 1-CCD Camera Control Keypad should Keypad.
  • Page 4: Buttons And Controls

    Buttons And Controls t Camera Select – Used to select between multiple t Zoom In/Out Buttons – Used cameras (see page 6). to control the tightness of the camera view. t IMAGE Buttons (Brightness/Darkness) – Used to brighten and darken the picture. •...
  • Page 5: Connecting Your Keypad

    Connecting Your Keypad Your Camera Control Keypad is designed to be used either in wireless or hard-wired mode. The wireless mode enables you to freely move around the room. The hard-wired mode enables you to control the camera from greater distances. For either mode, use the following steps to connect your keypad to your camera system: Step 1: Adjust the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located in the battery compartment of the keypad).
  • Page 6: Orienting The Pan Arrows

    Orienting The Pan Arrows You can configure your Camera Control Keypad to pan left and right according to your specific application. The following section explains how to understand, configure, and control the camera’s panning motion. Example 1 (Default setting): Facing toward the Understanding The Panning Motion front of the camera Examples 1 and 2 depict instances when you might want to re-configure the pan arrows on...
  • Page 7: Maximum Pan/Tilt Configuration

    Maximum Pan/Tilt Configuration Now that you’ve learned how to program the pan arrows to meet your application’s needs, you can continue to customize how your Camera Control Keypad works with your CameraMan system. Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel Once the CameraMan Camera is installed, you can configure the PAN/TILT settings to suit your application.
  • Page 8: Multi-Camera Applications

    Multiple Camera Applications The Camera Control Keypad can control the pan, tilt, zoom, and IMAGE for up to three separate cameras. It is possible to control multiple CameraMan cameras in one of three modes- wireless, hard-wired, or a combination of the two. Use the following procedures to enable the keypad to work properly with multiple cameras: Multiple Camera Control (wireless mode) In this mode, the keypad communicates with each camera using RF (wireless) communications,...
  • Page 9 Multiple Camera Applications Multiple Camera Control (hard-wired mode) BASE UNIT ADDRESS In this mode, the keypad communicates with camera one (1) using the hard-wired connection. Any commands sent to cameras two or three will be received by camera one and sent to the proper camera using RS-485 communications.
  • Page 10 Multiple Camera Applications Multiple Camera Control (wireless and hard-wired combined mode) BASE UNIT ADDRESS In this mode, the keypad communicates with camera one (1) using RF (wireless). Any commands sent to cameras two or three will be received by camera one and sent to the proper camera using RS-485 communications.
  • Page 11: Operating Your Camera Control Keypad

    Operating Your Camera Control Keypad Now that you’ve learned what the buttons are for and have configured them to work properly, it’s time to put them to use. Here is the basic functionality of each button: Controlling The Image Manual Pan/Tilt Arrows Press the up, down, left, and right PAN/TILT arrows to pan or tilt the camera according to your setup (see page 4).
  • Page 12: Working With Location Presets

    Operating Your Camera Control Keypad To move quickly from view to view using the Camera Control Keypad, use the location preset function on the keypad. With location presets, you can store and recall up to 99 pre-determined views by following these steps. Working With Location Presets What are Location Presets? Location Presets are stored locations that can be recalled using the Camera Control...
  • Page 13 Operating Your Camera Control Keypad You can use combinations of buttons to adjust the Shutter and Gain settings for each camera. Adjusting Shutter Settings 1. Press Enter and ZOOM IN to adjust the Shutter UP. 2. Press Enter and ZOOM OUT to adjust the Shutter DOWN. Adjusting Gain Settings 1.
  • Page 14: Setting Up Gen Lock With Your Control Keypad

    Setting Up Gen Lock with Your Control Keypad You can adjust the Gen Lock settings to synchronize all video sources based on the sync pulses from one source, such as a remote camera. When you switch between cameras, you may detect a flicker on your monitor. Adjusting the Gen Lock settings enable you to remove the flicker for smooth transitions between cameras.
  • Page 15 Setting Up Gen Lock with Your Control Keypad Gen Lock Setup (without the overlay card) The following procedure will enable you to adjust Gen Lock settings without the Gen Lock Setup overlay card. 1. Press and hold down button numbers 0 and 8. After 2-3 seconds, you will hear a beep.
  • Page 16: Appendix A: Troubleshooting And Specifications

    Appendix A : Troubleshooting and Specifications If you have any problems with your Camera Control Keypad, please refer to the following Troubleshooting section. If you have questions or problems after troubleshooting, please contact your authorized ParkerVision reseller, or contact ParkerVision Product Support directly at 904-737-1367.
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Appendix B : Warranty Information ParkerVision One-Year Limited Warranty • ParkerVision warrants to the end user that this product will be free from defects in material The Warranty is voided if... and/or workmanship for a one-year period commencing on the date of delivery, except where expressly noted.
  • Page 18 Notes Page 16 © 1999 ParkerVision, Inc. • Meet Your Camera Control Keypad...
  • Page 19 © 1999 ParkerVision, Inc. Literature Part Number L1202101 (ref# LPMCCK01) Revision D.1...

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