GRASS VALLEY CameraMan Installation And Operation Manual
GRASS VALLEY CameraMan Installation And Operation Manual

GRASS VALLEY CameraMan Installation And Operation Manual

1-ccd analog robotic camera system

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CameraMan
1-CCD ANALOG ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM
Installation and Operation Manual
L1204101 Rev D
2000

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  • Page 1 CameraMan 1-CCD ANALOG ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM Installation and Operation Manual L1204101 Rev D 2000...
  • Page 2 +33 1 45 29 73 00 Germany, Europe +49 6150 104 782 +49 6150 104 223 Copyright © Grass Valley. All rights reserved. Grass Valley Web Site www.thomsongrassvalley.com web site offers the following: — Current versions of product catalogs, brochures,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    F: T ............3-6 ........1-6 ROUBLESHOOTING AMERA ACKS AND WITCHES Connection Jacks.............1-6 INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ......2-1 INDEX ..............4-1 ......2-1 OUNTING AMERA AMERA ........2-2 ONNECTING TO THE AMERA YSTEM CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 5: Meet Your Cameraman

    1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera is unmatched in quality, exibility and expandability, providing you with one of the best video communications cameras in the industry. About this Manual This manual will introduce you to your new CameraMan , explain how to install, connect and co gure it, and how to use it in single and multi-camera network applications.
  • Page 6: Product Information

    • One 1-CCD Installation and Operations Manual Product Description You can control 1-CCD CameraMan's pan/tilt functions, zoom perspective and IMAGE settings using the Camera Control Keypad, SHOT Director, or Tracking System Keypad. These accessories provide multi-camera control and store up to 99 presets per camera.
  • Page 7: Upgrade Packages

    ? ? ? ? Meet Your CameraMan Upgrade Packages The following upgrade packages are available: Student Camera Upgrade Package Best for: Distance Learning applications. This system allows the camera to respond to a signal from a button on a hard-wired table- Table-top top microphone.
  • Page 8: Recommended Accessories

    ? ? ? ? Meet Your CameraMan Recommended Accessories The following accessories are available: Camera Control Keypad Camera Select Camera Controls 1-CCD Camera Whether you use it in wireless, RF, or hard-wired mode, the keypad PAN/TILT Control Keypad ZOOM enables you to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, gain, and location presets for up to three cameras.
  • Page 9: 1-Ccd Camera System Components

    This section describes the components that are included with your 1-CCD camera system. ? ? ? ? 1-CCD CameraMan Camera The CameraMan camera is the primary component and the basis for all CameraMan camera systems. ? ? ? ? CameraMan...
  • Page 10: Cameraman Jacks And Switches

    Meet Your CameraMan CameraMan Jacks and Switches All of the connection jacks and configuration switches described below appear on the back of your CameraMan . Do not use telephone cords or jacks for any of the following connections. They are wired differently.
  • Page 11: Installation And Startup

    Installation and Startup Mounting Your CameraMan Camera You can mount your CameraMan camera on any flat, non-slick, nonmetal surface with a minimum supporting area of 8" x 8". Follow the instructions below: 1. Check your selected camera location to ensure that you have enough camera and cable clearance space for the CameraMan 18.0”...
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Camera System

    "Switch Configuration" topic in this section. For S-VIDEO format, connect to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the camera using a standard S-VIDEO cable (not provided). S-VIDEO and Composite Video Out Jacks 2-12 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 13: Connecting To The Rs-232 Port

    Refer to the "Switch Configuration" topic in this section. The COM light above the RS-232 port is used to indicate communication activity. For the DB-9 pin-out port information, refer to Appendix D, Pin-out Diagrams. 2-13 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Supply

    3. Connect the other end of the power supply into a 120 VAC source. S-VI DEO COM POSITE PVI COM RS-232 VIDEO OUT POWER POWER RS-485 AUX A Do not modify the length of the AC or the DC wiring. POWER 2-14 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 15: Connecting Camera Control Devices

    250'. If you choose to use a Camera Control Keypad in the hard-wired mode, follow the installation directions below: 1. Connect one end of the 25' CameraMan Keypad Cable included Camera with your camera to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery Control compartment of the keypad.
  • Page 16: Switch Configuration

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 as shipped. ADDRESS Down DOWN Switches A1 – A8 Base Unit Switches B1 – B8 Address Switch 2-16 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 17: Con Guration Table

    Use this switch in multi-camera applications. The DOWN position passes all commands through the RS-485 communication bus to the appropriate camera. This switch has no effect in a single camera application. 2-17 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 18: System Startup

    Setting Up Gen Lock Refer to either of the following manuals for instructions on adjusting gen lock timing parameters: CameraMan 1-CCD Camera Control Keypad Operations Manual SHOT Director Installation and Operations Manual 2-18 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 20: Appendices

    Section Appendices A: Multiple Camera Applications If your application requires that you have more than one CameraMan , you will need to set them up in a daisy-chain network configuration. Daisy-chain Network Configuration To daisy-chain your cameras: BASE UNIT 1. To connect the cameras together, plug one end of the...
  • Page 21: B: Camera Specifications

    Location Presets ......125 via software or CCK Location Preset Accuracy ....125 CameraMan Clearance The minimum dimension for the CameraMan is a circular diameter of 22". This accounts for both camera and cable clearance. Refer to the "Mounting Your CameraMan Camera"...
  • Page 22: C: Typical System Diagram

    Appendices C: Typical System Diagram Below is a typical setup for your CameraMan camera. The items in the diagram are not to scale. Power Supply PVI COM RS-232 RS-485 Composite Video Out S-Video Out AMX™ Video Output Creston™ aut o...
  • Page 23: D: Pin-Out Diagrams

    Appendices D: Pin-out Diagrams You'll find the following pin-out connections on the back of the CameraMan connection box. Signal___ Ground Signal A Signal B Y Ground C Ground RS-485 Ground Four position S-VIDEO Connector Module Handset Video (1Vpp) Signal___ Ground...
  • Page 24: E: Field Of View Specifications

    3.95 detail) 71.40 51.64 5.79 4.39 78.53 56.80 6.37 4.83 85.67 61.96 6.95 5.27 92.81 67.13 7.53 5.71 zoom 99.95 72.29 8.11 6.15 no zoom Angle of View 71.05 54.62 6.63 5.03 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 25: F: Troubleshooting

    If no, change the BASE UNIT cable and retry. ADDRESS Verify that you are not using a null-modem cable. CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 26 Appendices CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 27: Index

    3-1 camera connection ports, 2-2 camera control keypad, 1-4 cameras DC power jack, 1-6 daisy-chain, 3-1 deluxe camera upgrade, 1-3 checklist diagrams equipment, 1-2 camera setup, 3-3 CODEC, 3-6 4-10 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 28 1-4 mechanical devices, 3-2 information minimum illumination, 3-2 about this manual, 1-1 mounting your camera, 2-1 customer support, 1-1 multiple camera applications, 3-1 general, 1-1 MY TURN, 1-3 product, 1-2 4-11 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 29 2-4 tracking, RF keypad, 1-3 troubleshooting, 3-6 resolution, 3-2 RS-232 port, 1-6, 2-3, 3-2 RS-485 jack, 1-6 RS-485 port, 3-2 UNC cap screw, 2-1 upgrade information, 1-3 using multiple cameras, 3-1 4-12 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 30 Index VAC source, 2-3 VAC sources, 1-5 vertical resolution, 3-2 video out, 3-2 video output connections, 2-2 videoconferencing, 1-3 warranty information, 3-7 white balance, 3-2 wide angle lens, 3-5 zoom, 3-5 4-13 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

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