Toa C-RM700 Operating Instructions Manual
Toa C-RM700 Operating Instructions Manual

Toa C-RM700 Operating Instructions Manual

Toa c-rm700 remote controller operating instructions
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

C-RM700

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Thank you for purchasing TOA's Remote Controller. Please carefully follow the instructions in this
manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C-RM700 REMOTE CONTROLLER Thank you for purchasing TOA's Remote Controller. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. FUNCTIONS ......................6 4. CONNECTABLE EQUIPMENT AND THEIR MAXIMUM NUMBERS ............. 7 4.1. About Controllable Equipment by the C-RM700 ..........7 4.2. About the Camera Control Terminal ..............7 5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Top .......................... 8 Rear ........................10 6.
  • Page 3 7.4.4. Camera check ..................31 7.4.5. Manual speed (Protocol: Type B only) ..........32 7.4.6. Auto-key (Settable to Type B by this unit) ..........32 7.4.7. Time adjustment (Protocol: Type B only) ..........33 7.4.8. Automatic reset ..................33 7.4.9. Home position ..................34 7.4.10.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit in this condition as this may cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 Modifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by TOA Corporation may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
  • Page 6: General Description

    The TOA C-RM700 Remote Controller is used to remotely control TOA Combination cameras over communication lines (RS-485). It can remotely control up to 16 camera image switching and cameras in combination with TOA Multi-Switcher. Also, it is equipped with a 3-axis joystick that permits main operation to be performed with one hand.
  • Page 7: Connectable Equipment And Their Maximum Numbers

    16 cameras can be connected to this terminal. After connection completion of all cameras, turn on the power of cameras and the C-RM700, and initialize the cameras. Then be sure to perform camera check after the camera's initialization operation has been completed.
  • Page 8: Nomenclature And Functions

    5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Top] LENS SPEED FOCUS IRIS REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 WIDE TELE ALARM RESET HOLD MENU WIPER AUX1 AUX2 AUTO GROUP SELECT CAMERA POSITION CONTROL FREEZE SEQUENCE ALARM RESET HOLD MENU WIPER AUX1 AUX2 AUTO Notes Depending on the system configuration, the operation of some keys may be disabled. The corresponding keys are marked with the following indications.
  • Page 9 16-segment split-screen key Camera key Displays camera images in the 16-segment split Displays the full-screen camera image screen format on the monitor. corresponding to the specified camera number. This key does not function even if pressed 10-segment split-screen key without entering the camera number. Displays camera images in the 10-segment split Position key screen format on the monitor.
  • Page 10: Rear

    Preset Sequence: Automatically reproduces the Slave unit remote control terminals camera images in the order of preset position numbers. Connect to another C-RM700 to be designated as a slave unit for remote control from different Tour: Stores the preset and trace performed at locations.
  • Page 11: Operation

    The following camera operations can be performed when the Control key is lighting. [Operating keys] Auto-focus key Focus key Lens speed key Iris key LENS SPEED FOCUS IRIS REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 WIDE TELE Joystick ALARM RESET HOLD MENU WIPER AUX1...
  • Page 12: Selecting Cameras For Operation

    6.1.1. Selecting cameras for operation Cameras to be manually controlled can be selected during full-screen or multi-segment screen display. 1. Using the numerical keypad, press the desired (Example) camera number. 2. Press either the Camera or Control key. 2-1. Operation in full-screen display format Press the Camera key.
  • Page 13: Rotating The Camera With The Joystick

    6.1.2. Rotating the camera with the joystick Any connected Combination camera can be rotated in the desired direction using a joystick. With the camera selected, tilt the joystick in the direction in which the camera is to be rotated. The camera will rotate in the direction the joystick was tilted. (Example) When panning the camera to the right;...
  • Page 14: Controlling An Auxiliary Contact 1

    6.1.4. Controlling an auxiliary contact 1 The Combination camera's Auxiliary Contact Output 1 can be opened or closed. 1. Press the Auxiliary 1 key while the camera is selected. AUX1 AUX1 The Auxiliary 1 key will light and the auxiliary LCD screen contact output 1 is closed (ON).
  • Page 15: Activating The Automatic Functions

    Setting destination to which automatic function to operate differs depending on the type of protocol of the camera connected. Refer to the table below for details. Protocol Setting destination Programming destination Referral page TOA Type A Camera menu Camera p. 46 TOA Type B Auto-key Remote controller p.
  • Page 16: Changing The Lens Speed

    6.1.8. Changing the lens speed The speed of lens movement when the Focus key is pressed can be adjusted. Press the Lens speed key. LENS SPEED LENS SPEED Lens speed decreases while the Lens speed key is lighting. Lights: Very slow 6.1.9.
  • Page 17: Monitor Display

    [Operation keys] Alarm reset key Function key Alarm hold key CH call key 16-segment split LENS SPEED FOCUS IRIS -screen key 10-segment split REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 -screen key WIDE TELE 9-segment split -screen key ALARM 4-segment split RESET HOLD MENU...
  • Page 18: Viewing Multi-Screen Displays (Only Active When The Multi-Switcher Is Connected)

    6.2.2. Viewing multi-screen displays (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) [16-segment split-screen viewing] Press the 16-segment split-screen key. All connected camera images will be displayed on LCD screen the monitor. 1 6 - S E G M E N Monitor screen Camera number [10-segment split-screen viewing]...
  • Page 19 [9-segment split-screen viewing] 1. Press the 9-segment split-screen key. LCD screen The images of camera numbers 1-9 (Group 1) will be displayed on the monitor. 9 - S E G M E N T 2. Press the 9-segment split-screen key again, or Monitor screen (Group 1) the Group selector key.
  • Page 20: Viewing Sequential Displays

    6.2.3. Viewing sequential displays The outputs of all cameras connected to the switcher can be displayed on the monitor in sequential order at viewing intervals preset at the switcher. The outputs of the cameras not connected cannot be displayed. For details, refer to the instruction manual included with the switcher.
  • Page 21: Displaying The Camera Number (Only Active When The Multi-Switcher Is Connected)

    6.2.4. Displaying the camera number (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) Press the CH call key while a camera image is displayed on the monitor. All connected camera numbers will be LCD screen displayed. C H A N N E L C A L L Note The camera number is displayed even when the camera is not connected.
  • Page 22 [Resetting individual freeze displays] (Example) 1. Enter the camera number to reset the freeze display using the numeric keypad. Monitor screen 2. Press the Freeze screen key. (10-segment split-screen display) FREEZE FREEZE FREEZE Flashes Extinguishes The freeze display will be reset. [Simultaneously resetting all freeze displays] Press the Freeze screen key.
  • Page 23: Using The Function Keys

    6.2.6. Using the function keys By simply pressing a Function key (F1-F8), the camera image (camera number and position number) programmed into the key can be displayed on the monitor.(Refer to 42, "Function.") Press a Function key (any one of F1-F8). The corresponding camera image (camera number and position number) is displayed on the full screen of the monitor.
  • Page 24: Alarm Hold And Reset

    6.3. Alarm Hold and Reset The Alarm can be held or reset when "1 Front" has been selected in the "Alarm Hold" setting, and is not activated when "2. ALWAYS" has been selected. (Refer to 41, "Alarm hold.") 6.3.1. Holding the alarm Press the Alarm hold key.
  • Page 25: Settings

    7. SETTINGS 7.1. Setting Items and Their Descriptions OPERATION MODE * Designates this unit as a master, or slave. SWITCHER * Determines the type of switcher to be connected to this unit. PROTOCOL Sets the camera control protocol (RS-485 communication). Checks the Combination camera connected to the camera control CAMERA CHECK terminal for 30 seconds.
  • Page 26: Operating Keys And Display Screen

    7.2. Operating Keys and Display Screen [Keys to be used in setting operations] LCD screen Alarm reset key Displays the setting items and their contents. Used for password setting. LENS SPEED FOCUS IRIS REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 WIDE TELE ALARM RESET HOLD MENU WIPER AUX1...
  • Page 27: Basic Setting Operations

    7.3. Basic Setting Operations This section shows basic operating procedures for each setting item. 7.3.1. When the password has not been set 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more. The menu screen is displayed. O P E R A T I O N M O D E [Some operation examples] 2.
  • Page 28: When The Password Has Been Set

    7.3.2. When the password has been set Note, however, that the password setting differs from those explained here. Refer to 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more. The password entry screen is displayed. MENU LCD screen P A S S W O R D 2.
  • Page 29: Setting The Functions

    Perform the following settings referring to the Basic Setting Operations on After connection completion of all cameras, turn on the power of cameras and the C-RM700, and initialize the cameras. Then be sure to perform camera check after the camera's initialization operation has been completed.
  • Page 30: Protocol

    Note: The protocol type is set to "2. TYPE B" by the factory. Notes • For the controllable cameras, refer to 7, " About Controllable Equipment by the C-RM700." • When "TYPE B ONE WAY" is selected; C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC574, C-CC714, C-CC764, and C-CC774: Set the DIP SW2 No.
  • Page 31: Camera Check

    7.4.4. Camera check Checks Combination Cameras connected to the Camera Control terminal for 30 seconds. Notes • Be sure to perform this camera check except when the "TYPE B ONE WAY" has been selected in Protocol setting. • Once the Camera Check has been completed, only the cameras recognized when the check was performed can be controlled.
  • Page 32: Manual Speed (Protocol: Type B Only)

    7.4.5. Manual speed (Protocol: Type B only) Sets the Combination camera's maximum rotation speed in manual operation. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "MANUAL SPEED," and confirm it with the SET key. The setting contents will appear on Line 2.
  • Page 33: Time Adjustment (Protocol: Type B Only)

    7.4.7. Time adjustment (Protocol: Type B only) The Combination camera's built-in clock can be set when the alarm output/control terminal (Pin 23) is closed with the Ground. The cameras of which built-in clock can be adjusted are C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC574, C- CC764, and C-CC774.
  • Page 34: Home Position

    7.4.9. Home position Sets the Combination camera's state when automatically returned to home position. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "HOME POS," then confirm it H O M E P O S with the SET key.
  • Page 35: I/O Speed

    7.4.10. I/O speed Sets each control terminal's transfer rate. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "I/O SPEED," then press the SET key to confirm the selection. I / O S P E E D The screen for selecting the control terminal is displayed.
  • Page 36: Buzzer

    7.4.11. Buzzer Sets whether or not to sound the buzzer when an alarm signal is received. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "BUZZER," then confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2.
  • Page 37: Channel Designation

    7.4.13. Channel designation Sets the first channel (camera number) to be displayed after the power is turned ON. Note This channel setting can only be performed when one of the settings "1. FULL," "4. 4-SEG," "5. 9-SEG," or "6. 10-SEG" has been selected in the "Initial screen" setting. The Channel Designation item is not displayed on the menu screen when another setting has been selected.
  • Page 38: Sensor Alarm

    7.4.14. Sensor alarm Select "1. ON" to use the Alarm input terminal (such as the C-AL80 and camera alarm). 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "SENSOR ALARM," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2.
  • Page 39: Camera Alarm Preset

    7.4.16. Camera alarm preset Sets the position number to automatically change the Combination camera's orientation when an alarm contact close information is received from the Combination camera. Different preset reproduction positions can be programmed into each of 8 camera alarm contact inputs. It is also possible to perform setting so that a camera contact output that has received an alarm signal can be closed in synchronization with the alarm.
  • Page 40: Alarm Signal

    7.4.17. Alarm signal Sets continuous alarm operations. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ALARM SIGNAL," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2.
  • Page 41: Alarm Function

    7.4.19. Alarm function Sets the camera image monitor method to be used when an alarm signal is received. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ALARM FUNCTION," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2.
  • Page 42: Function

    7.4.21. Function By simply pressing the function key (F1-F8), the camera image (camera number and position number) can be displayed on the monitor. It is also possible to control alarm contact switching and instruct the camera to perform multiple automatic operations.
  • Page 43 [ Shift key function ] Preset and Trace memories can be stored or erased without activating the menu. Protocol Setting item Input No. Combination of keys TYPE A TYPE B Position memory 1 - 255 Position key for 3 seconds Enable Enable Position memory reset...
  • Page 44: Abbreviation

    7.4. 22. Abbreviation By merely pressing the preprogrammed abbreviated number (numeric keypad entry and SET key), the camera image (camera number and position number) can be displayed on the monitor. Up to 255 camera numbers or camera/position numbers can be set. (The abbreviated number provides the same function as the "Function.") 1.
  • Page 45: Tour Sequence

    7.4.23. Tour sequence The Tour Sequence function switches multiple camera outputs in sequence at a set time interval (seconds). Merely pressing the Sequence key permits up to 16 camera outputs to be displayed on the full screen in the order of their set playback number. The camera number, position number and viewing time can be set for individual playback numbers.
  • Page 46: Camera Menu

    7.4.24. Camera menu Calls up the camera's menu screen, and performs various Combination camera settings, such as the storage of preset camera positions. For detailed operations and settings of the camera menu, refer to the instruction manual included with the camera.
  • Page 47: Password

    8. CONNECTIONS 8.1. Connection to Combination Cameras Connect the Combination camera's control cable to the unit's Camera Control terminal, making sure to match their polarities. Remote controller C-RM700 Camera control terminals Shielded twisted-pair cable To video input To 24 V AC...
  • Page 48: Connection To Combination Cameras

    8.2. Connection to Multiple Combination Cameras Remote controller C-RM700 Using the each camera's alarm input allows the sensors to be connected for each individual camera. Camera control terminals Note Number of connectable sensors differs depending on the type of camera.
  • Page 49: Connection To The Alarm Unit

    8.4. Connection when Controlling the System from 2 Locations By connecting 2 C-RM700 Remote Controllers, the system can be controlled from 2 locations. Set the operation mode of one controller for "MASTER," and the other controller for "SLAVE." (Refer to "Operation mode".)
  • Page 50: Connection To The Multi-Switcher

    8.5. Connection to the Multi-Switcher • Match the Multi-Switcher's camera input terminal number with the camera's address number. • The C-RM700's switcher settings need to be changed depending on the multi-switcher to be connected. (Refer to 29, "Switchers.") • To perform control using an alarm input, be sure to set to "ALARM RECEIVE: SLAVE" in the "REC/ALARM"...
  • Page 51: Alarm Output/Control Input Terminal Connections

    Open voltage: 5 V DC, short circuit current: Maximum 5 mA [Home Position Selection Input Terminal] (Pin No. 24) 2 channels of Home position can be programmed for the C-RM700. When this terminal is in open state, the camera's operation follows the setting programmed for "1" in the Home position settings, while it follows for "2"...
  • Page 52: Assembling D-Sub Connectors Onto Cables

    8.6.1. Assembling D-sub connectors onto cables Prepare the D-sub connector supplied with the Unit. 1. Solder the cable wires to the corresponding connector pins to be used. Shield cover B 2. Fold back the braided shield over the cable Lock screw jacket and wrap with the copper foil tape.
  • Page 53: System Example

    8.7. System Example Make the following connection when connecting TOA Combination cameras. Be sure to carefully read "Connection to the Multi-Switcher" on 50, and perform each device setting correctly at the time of connection. Alarm Input Unit C-AL80 RS-232C Remote Controller...
  • Page 54: List Of Function Settings

    9. LIST OF FUNCTION SETTINGS Settable functions differ depending on each camera or protocols. For details, refer to the list below. 9.1. Auto-Key Settings For the Auto-key settings, refer to 32, "Auto-key." C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC574, C-CC704 C-CC714, C-CC764, C-CC774 Enable Auto Pan Enable Enable...
  • Page 55: Function Key Settings

    9.2. Function Key Settings For the Function key settings, refer to 42, "Function." TOA TYPE A TOA TYPE B C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC504 C-CC704 C-CC704 C-CC574, C-CC714, C-CC574, C-CC714, C-CC554 C-CC764, C-CC774 C-CC764, C-CC774 Auto Pan Enable Enable Enable...
  • Page 56: Specifications

    10. SPECIFICATIONS Power Source 12 V DC Current Consumption 130 mA RS-485, Screwless connector ( connectable one slave-designated C-RM700 ) Slave Remote Controller RS-485 ( Type A and Type B ) , screwless connector Camera Control Switcher Control RS-485, screwless connector...

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