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GRASS VALLEY CameraMan Installation And Operation Manual

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3ccd Presenter Camera System
Installation and Operations Manual
071838700 rev. C
JUNE 2005

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  • Page 1 CameraMan 3ccd Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual 071838700 rev. C JUNE 2005...
  • Page 2 FAQ Database — Solutions to problems and troubleshooting efforts can be found by searching our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database. Software Downloads — Software updates, drivers, and patches can be downloaded. CameraMan 3ccd Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Figures x Meet Your Presenter System 1 Presenter System Components 3 Main Docking Station 6 Tracking Ring Package 8 Tracking System Keypad 10 Connect Your Presenter System 13 Installing the Camera System 13 Connecting to the Main Docking Station 16 Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly 18 Configure Your Presenter System 21...
  • Page 4 Specifications and Clearance Diagram 47 Appendix B Troubleshooting 49 Appendix C Pinout Connections 55 Appendix D Typical System Diagram 57 Appendix E Glossary of Terms 59 Appendix F Warranty Information 61 Index 63 CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 5 Power Pack with Top View 8 Tracking Ring Assembly 9 Belt with Power Pack 9 Tracking System Keypad 10 Connector Block and CameraMan 13 Backpanel with Power Supply 14 Connecting Main Docking Station 16 Antenna Hanging Loosely 18 Front and Back Tracking Sensors 19...
  • Page 6 List of Figures CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 7: Meet Your Presenter System

    Chapter 1 Meet Your Presenter System Congratulations On Your Your new Grass Valley Camera System uses proven Purchase automatic tracking technology to help improve your distance learning, telemedicine and videoconferenc- ing applications. You should use this manual in con- junction with the installation and operations manual that came with your CameraMan 3-CCD camera.
  • Page 8 900, are registered trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. in the United States of America. The terms Camera- Man and Grass Valley are registered logos in the United States of America. Federal law prohibits any CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 9: Presenter System Components

    Main Docking Station Main Docking Station FIGURE 1.1 The Main Docking Station is the I/O center of your Presenter Camera System. It comes standard with CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 10 The Tracking Ring Package consists of: Tracking Ring with built-in microphone • Tracking Power Pack with a built-in 12 Hour • Rechargeable Battery Tracking Power Pack Belt • CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 11: Tracking System Keypad

    RF, or hard-wired mode. With icons illus- trating every autoTRACK View button, you can eas- ily understand what each camera view should look like. Also Available (Sold Separately) Auxiliary Battery Pack • CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 12: Main Docking Station

    Provides direct S-Video video Jack output through standard mini- DIN jack (cable not provided). Composite Provides direct composite video Video Out Jack output through standard BNC- type jack (cable not provided). CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 13 Base Unit Port 37-pin D-sub connector provides communication between the Main Docking Station and the Camera System via a 10’ multi-conductor cable. DC Power Power input for the Main Docking Station. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 14: Tracking Ring Package

    Used to connect battery charger to power pack. RF Channel Used to select the RF channel the Switch power pack will use to communi- cate with the Docking Station (they should be the same). CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 15: Tracking Ring Assembly

    FIGURE 1.5 Back Sensor • Front Sensor • Tracking Ring Port Connector • Belt Assembly Belt with Power Pack FIGURE 1.6 Using the pouch, clip power pack on belt as shown. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 16: Tracking System Keypad

    PRESET 1. Used to change the position and perspective of • the presenter in the video frame while being tracked by the camera (choose between Tight, Wide, Right and Left). CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 17 Bars - Used to toggle the on-screen color bars • on and off. Used to control the camera’s up/down, and left/ • right movement. Using the Pan/Tilt arrow buttons disengages the autoTRACK mode. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 This page was intentionally left blank. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 19: Connect Your Presenter System

    Installing the Camera System Now that you’ve identified the components of your Presenter Camera System, as well as their individ- ual buttons, ports and jacks, you can begin connect- ing them to your CameraMan camera. Removing the Camera- Man Connector Block (Upgrade Only) Connector Block and CameraMan FIGURE 2.1...

  • Page 20: Backpanel With Power Supply

    Verify that the POWER switch is OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station. Mount or place the CameraMan Power Supply in a convenient location near the autoTRACK Docking station. Plug the 5.5mm female connector from the...
  • Page 21 General Pan/Tilt Operations Manual. Follow the appropriate procedure, using the RS-485 connections on the back of the Main Docking Station instead of the connections on the back of the camera. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Main Docking Station

    Main Docking Station before making this connection. Connect the DB-37 male connector to the back of the CameraMan camera and secure the con- nection using the two connector screws located on the cable connector. This ensures that the cable does not become dislodged due to the motion of the CameraMan camera.
  • Page 23 DB-9 jack on the back of the Main Docking Station, labeled RS-232. this RS- 232 port can be used to control the CameraMan camera from external devices, such as a PC or other vendor control system (i.e., AMX or Crestron).

  • Page 24: Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly

    Plug the main connector into the port on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 25: Front And Back Tracking Sensors

    Sen- sors. This ensures constant communication with the CameraMan camera. Sensor Blocked by Hair FIGURE 2.6 CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 26: Of Coverage

    Coverage FIGURE 2.7 With the proper positioning of the sensors, the Cam- eraMan camera provides 360 of coverage for the presenter wearing the Tracking Ring. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 27: Configure Your Presenter System

    Chapter 3 Configure Your Presenter System Configuring the Main Docking Station Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need to configure its compo- nents. There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station which must be set as follows: Set the RF CHANNEL switch to the desired channel.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Tracking System Keypad

    Manual that came with the camera. If the Tracking System Keypad is being used in the wireless RF mode: Install the supplied AA batteries in the Tracking System Keypad by removing the battery door CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 29 SUBJECT POSITION arrows on the top of your Tracking Sys- tem Keypad. Understanding how the camera moves will help you stay in control of your presentations. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 30: Facing The Cameraman Camera

    Facing the CameraMan Camera FIGURE 3.1 The default setting, shown above, is designed to operate as if you are facing the CameraMan cam- era. Some examples of applications that would ben- efit from the default settings are: Distance Learning where you are the instructor.

  • Page 31: Facing With Cameraman Camera

    Press and hold the TRACKING FREEZE and SETUP buttons simultaneously. The keypad will beep after about two seconds. Release the buttons. This will also reverse the operation of the SUBJECT POSITION arrows. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 32: Other Configurations

    “Tracking Ring Package” on page 29. Default PAN/TILT FIGURE 3.3 Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel Once the CameraMan camera is installed, you can configure the maximum PAN/TILT settings to the application. The camera has a maximum PAN range of 359 , but comes programmed with factory default ±...

  • Page 33: Autotrack Window

    If a change in Window size is absolutely necessary: Press and release the desired autoTRACK View. Press and release both SETUP and the desired SUBJECT POSITION arrow simultaneously as follows: Left Arrow Decrease Pan Window CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 34 Right Arrow Increase Pan Window Down Arrow Decrease Tilt Window Up Arrow Increase Tilt Window Press and hold the selected autoTRACK View until you hear two beeps indicating that the new window size has been set. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 35: Use Your Presenter System

    Tracking Ring Package Power ON the CameraMan camera with the POWER switch on the Main Docking Station. Set the Tracking Ring Power Pack’s Power switch, located on the top of the unit, to ON. The Power ON LED on the Power Pack will illumi- nate.
  • Page 36 Once you are in autoTRACK mode, the autoTRACK LED on the camera’s display panel will illuminate. If the autoTRACK LED on the CameraMan’s dis- play panel is blinking, CameraMan is in autoTRACK mode, but the link between CameraMan and the Tracking Ring is not active.

  • Page 37: Auxiliary Battery Pack Plugged In

    Battery LOW light illu- minates, and then attach the Auxiliary Battery Pack for an additional 24 hours, giving you a total of 36 hours of use. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 38: Using Autotrack

    If you are using a Deluxe Camera System with Per- sonal Locator Keypads, use the following proce- dure: When you are ready to begin autoTRACKing, press LOCK on the Chairperson Locator Keypad to disable all Personal Locators from controlling the camera. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 39 HOME position ( “Home (Preset 1)” on page 41). However, momentary breaks (e.g., someone walk- ing through the line-of-sight) has minimal effects to the tracking performance. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 40: Using Autotrack Views

    LEFT or RIGHT autoTRACK View buttons. (Left to Right) Tight, Wide, Left, FIGURE 4.2 Right AutoTRACK Views Each autoTRACK View stores and recalls a ZOOM perspective with an IMAGE and focus setting. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 41 Press and hold TIGHT until you hear two beeps indicating the new setting is stored. To RECALL the tight autoTRACK VIEW: Press and release TIGHT View. The camera recalls the information stored with the TIGHT button. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 42 (a left-handed presenter may use this view while pointing to a flipchart). If you would like to alter your image in this view, you will need to reset the Right View. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 43 After pressing LEFT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the mid- dle of the video frame. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 44: Using Subject Position And Pan/Tilt Arrows

    If the subject appears too low in the frame..press the UP arrow to lower the camera, and raise the subject’s position. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 45 To reactivate the autoTRACK mode, press any of the four autoTRACK View buttons. This will engage the autoFIND mode. When the presenter is in the field-of-view, CameraMan locks onto line-of-sight tracking in the view selected. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 46: Using Autofind And Tracking Freeze

    Tracking Freeze While in the autoTRACK mode, the presenter can stop or “freeze” the camera’s movement by pressing the TRACKING FREEZE button. By pressing the TRACKING FREEZE button, the autoTRACK mode will disengage. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 47: Using Location Presets

    This Preset can be recalled at any time during a vid- eoconference or videotaping session. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 48 To RECALL a Location Preset: Press and release the desired Location Preset but- ton (HOME, PRESET2 or PRESET3). The Camera- Man will then move to the memorized location and recall the information stored for that Preset. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 49: Controlling The Zoom, Focus And Image

    Image setting when you are not fully satisfied that the video image is as dark or light as it should be. Otherwise, the Image setting will automatically adjust itself to the lighting conditions in all areas of the room. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 50: Controlling The Camera Setup Mode

    Important Note: If your system includes a Camera- Man SHOT Director, make these adjustments only with the SHOT Director. Do not use the keypad. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...
  • Page 51 CameraMan installation and operations manual that came with your camera. When accessing the on-screen camera settings, do not change the BAUD RATE as this may impact the camera’s communication links. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 52 Once all adjustments have been made, the camera must be returned to the system mode for normal operation. Just follow the same directions to enter camera setup mode (listed on page 45). CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations...

  • Page 53: Specifications And Clearance Diagram

    US: 120V, 60Hz AC power supply INTL: 100-240V, 50-60Hz AC 100 W maximum consumption Temperature 32 to 100 Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Dimensions 11.64” L x 6.65” W x 2.6” H Weight 10 lbs. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 54: Docking Station Clearance Diagram

    Power (2) AA DURACELL batteries Dimensions 7.0” L x 2.20” W x 0.85” H Docking Station Clearance Diagram Docking Station Clearance FIGURE A.1 Diagram More space is needed for the antennas CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    If both the ON LED and the LOW LED on the top of the Power Pack are not illuminated, then the battery may be completely discharged and needs to be fully recharged. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 56 NEL switch on the back of the Tracking Ring Power Pack to the opposite setting (both switch positions must match). Inspect the CameraMan Camera’s location to verify that no obstructions, such as the main CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 57 Station illuminates and you are still not receiving audio, you may have a wiring problem from the Main Docking Station to the audio sys- tem. If this is the case, please contact your Cam- eraMan System Installer. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 58 If not, replace cable with a Grass Valley supplied cable only. Problem The autoTRACK Camera’s Video is not working properly. Solution Verify that the VIDEO SELECT switch on the back of the autoTRACK Camera is set properly. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 59 Does the COM LED next to the RS-232 port on the back of the Main Docking Station blink when you send a command through this port? • If not, change the cable and retry. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 60 Appendix B This page was intentionally left blank. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 61: Pinout Connections

    Main Docking Station. These diagrams are for your reference. Signal Ground Signal A Signal B Ground Signal Ground Signal A Signal B Ground Signal Transmit Receive Ground 1,4,6-9 Not Used CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 62 Appendix C Signal Common Signal 1 Signal 2 Y Ground C Ground Video (1Vpp) Ground + 18v DC Ground Audio Ground CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 63: Main Docking Station

    CameraMan System II Camera IR, line-of-sight tracking (up to 60 ft. max.) RF link to CameraMan System II (60 ft. max.) Note: The Tracking System Keypad, as an option, can be “hard-wired” to the Main Docking Station up to a maximum distance of 250 feet.
  • Page 64 Appendix D This page was intentionally left blank. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 65: Glossary Of Terms

    Location Preset A feature that allows a presenter to program a spe- cific camera view and location that can be recalled at anytime at the touch of a button. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
  • Page 66 Ring will not cause the autoTRACK Camera to PAN or TILT, eliminating unnecessary movement. Zoom Controls the camera perspective for a wider or tighter view. * Features with patents granted or patents pending. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 67: Warranty Information

    Valley factory, you must notify Grass Valley within 5 working days of receipt of the product in order to make a claim. Grass Valley is not obligated at any time to pro- • vide the purchaser with a substitute unit.
  • Page 68 Appendix F This page was intentionally left blank. CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

  • Page 69: Index

    (preset 1) wide preset 2 and 3 views AutoTRACK Windows Main Docking Station about Battery clearance auxiliary pack diagram recharge components Belt Assembly – configuring – connecting Contacting Grass Valley mounting pinout connections Focus Setting specifications 071838600 June 2005...
  • Page 70 Power Pack about – assembly components audio switch – configuring components specifications Presenter System – Troubleshooting – Components Warranty Setup Mode Website adjusting settings Subject Position arrows Zoom Perspective System Diagram CameraMan 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...

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