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- Page 1 Camera Man 3ccd Presenter Camera System Intallation and Operations Manual L1206101 rev. C FEBRUARY 2005...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents I. Meet Your Presenter System • Rechargeable Battery t Congratulations on your Purchase ..... . 1 • Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack t Presenter System Components . -
Page 4: Congratulations On Your Purchase
Congratulations On Your Purchase Your new ParkerVision Presenter Camera System uses proven automatic tracking technology to help improve your distance learning, telemedicine and videoconferencing applications. You should use this manual in conjunction with the installation and operations manual that came with your CameraMan 3-CCD camera. This manual covers the connection, configuration, and usage of your new Presenter Camera Your 3-CCD Presenter Camera System should System. -
Page 5: Presenter System Components
Presenter System Components The Presenter Camera System comes with various pieces that, using both infrared (IR) and radio-frequency (RF) autoTRACK technology, assist the CameraMan in automatically following you around the room. If you have purchased this as an upgrade, then your package will include all the necessary components except the camera. -
Page 6: Main Docking Station Jacks And Switches
Main Docking Station Take a look at the back of your Main Docking Station. The diagram below shows the various connections and configuration switches. • ANTENNA – RF receivers for the tracking power pack. • S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT JACK – Provides direct S-Video video output through •... -
Page 7: Tracking Ring Package Jacks, Switches, And Assembly
Tracking Ring Package Before connecting, or using your Tracking Ring package, take a moment to learn what the various buttons, switches and jacks are for. Power Pack TRACKING RING PORT - Used to connect POWER INDICATOR LEDs - Lets you know when Tracking Ring to power pack (see page 13). -
Page 8: Tracking System Keypad Buttons
Tracking System Keypad Next, take a look at the front of your Tracking System Keypad. It is the control center for your Presenter Camera System and is composed of the following features. t SUBJECT POSITION CONTROLS - Used t ON LED - Illuminates when batteries to fine-tune the position of the subject are placed in the keypad or function while in autoTRACK mode. -
Page 9: Installing The Camera System
Installing the Camera System Now that you’ve identified the components of your Presenter Camera System, as well as their individual buttons, ports and jacks, you can begin connecting them to your CameraMan camera. Removing the CameraMan Connector Block (Upgrade Only) Three (3) screws If you are performing an initial installation of a system package, as opposed to an through connector... -
Page 10: Connecting To The Main Docking Station
Connecting to the Main Docking Station Now you can begin connecting your Main Docking Station to your CameraMan Camera System and your camera control devices. Connecting the CameraMan Cable The autoTRACK camera connects to the Main Docking Station using the supplied CameraMan 10' multi-conductor cable with DB-37 connectors on both ends. -
Page 11: Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly
Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly Now you’re ready to assemble the Tracking Ring Package and learn how to wear it properly to ensure that your CameraMan camera follows you around the room. Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly Using the Power Pack Pouch, attach the Tracking Power Pack directly to your clothing by clipping it to your waistline or skirt, or to the Tracking Ring Power Pack Belt. -
Page 12: Configuring The Main Docking Station
Configuring the Main Docking Station Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need to configure its components. There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station which must be set as follows: 1. -
Page 13: Configuring The Tracking System Keypad
Configuring the Tracking System Keypad Tracking System Keypad Check the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located in the battery compartment of the keypad) and verify that the selected setting corresponds to the setting of the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the autoTRACK camera. If the two are different, adjust them so that they correspond. -
Page 14: Understanding The Panning Motion
Configuring the Tracking System Keypad You can control the CameraMan camera’s panning motion with either the PAN/TILT arrows on the bottom, or, when using autoTRACK, the SUBJECT POSITION arrows on the top of your Tracking System Keypad. Understanding how the camera moves will help you stay in control of your presentations. -
Page 15: Other Configurations
Other Configurations The following configurations, like the panning orientation, would apply to your specific application need. Before changing the autoTRACK Window size, you will need to power up the tracking ring package. Refer to page 13. Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel Once the CameraMan camera is installed, you can configure the maximum PAN/TILT settings to the application. -
Page 16: System Start-Up
System Start Up Once all necessary connections and configurations are made, you are ready to start up the rest of the system. Tracking Ring Package Top view of Power Pack illustrating power switch and ON LED 1. Power ON the CameraMan camera with the POWER switch on the Main Docking Station. 2. -
Page 17: Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack
System Start Up Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack An optional Rechargeable Auxiliary Battery Pack is available to connect with the Tracking Power Pack for extra long use. When attached to the Tracking Power Pack, the Auxiliary Battery Pack overrides the built-in 12-hour Battery. If you need more than 12 hours of use, connect the Auxiliary Battery Pack to the Tracking Power Pack. -
Page 18: Using Autotrack
Using autoTRACK Your Presenter Camera System’s ability to follow a presenter around the room is unmatched in the industry. Now that you’ve connected, configured, and powered up all the system components, you can begin to put them to use. autoTRACK Mode autoTRACK mode enables the CameraMan camera to follow a presenter who is wearing the Tracking Ring Package. -
Page 19: Using Autotrack Views
Using autoTRACK Views One of the keys to your Presenter Camera System is its ability to not only track you around the room, but memorize various views and presets. These help you to make more effective and dynamic presentations. autoTRACK Views Overview You can choose from four autoTRACK Views to engage the autoTRACK mode. - Page 20 Using autoTRACK Views TIGHT autoTRACK View Press the TIGHT autoTRACK View button. The video frame should show a close head shot of you. This view is used to emphasize facial expressions. Step 5 Step 1 If you would like to alter your image in this view, you will need to reset the Tight View.
- Page 21 Using autoTRACK Views RIGHT autoTRACK View Press the RIGHT autoTRACK View button. Your image should now be offset to the right side of the video frame. This view is used when the presenter wants to Step 1 share the video screen with key presentation areas (a left-handed presenter may use this view while pointing to a flipchart).
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Page 22: Using The Subject Position And Pan/Tilt Arrows
Using the Subject Position and Pan/Tilt Arrows This section is dependent upon the orientation of your panning arrows. We have used the default orientation for the examples. Subject Position Arrows In the autoTRACK mode, press any one of the four directional Subject Position arrows to adjust your location in the current autoTRACK View. -
Page 23: Using Autofind And Tracking Freeze
Using autoFIND and Tracking Freeze These Presenter Camera System features will help you to take control of your presentations. autoFIND When you press an autoTRACK View button to enable autoTRACK, the CameraMan will Once CameraMan reaches the HOME position, it ...the camera moves to lock onto line-of-sight automatically begin panning toward the HOME position (see page 21), looking for the will stop if you are not in the field-of-view. -
Page 24: Using Location Presets
Using Location Presets Location Presets allow you to make your presentations more effective by incorporating other media, such as maps, flipcharts, overheads, etc.. Using the Presenter Keypad, you can store and recall a PAN/TILT position, ZOOM perspective, FOCUS and an IMAGE for each Location Preset. -
Page 25: Controlling The Zoom, Focus And Image
Controlling the Zoom, Focus and IMAGE These control features help ensure that your video looks great...whether you control the image, or let the camera do it automatically. Image Settings Focus Setting The IMAGE setting adjusts the picture brightness in The Focus setting adjusts the lens for visual clarity of the the video frame. -
Page 26: Controlling The Camera Setup Mode
Controlling the Camera Setup Mode The Camera Setup Mode buttons (with green text) on your keypad allow you to adjust the camera’s settings via four on-screen menus. These adjustments should be made by qualified technical personnel only. Important Note: If your system includes a CameraMan SHOT Director, make these adjustments only with the SHOT Director. Do not use the Keypad. -
Page 27: A:specifications And Clearance Diagram
Appendix A: Specifications and Clearance Diagram The following specifications are for the Main Docking Station, Tracking Ring Package, and Tracking System Keypad. For specifications on your CameraMan camera, refer to the installations and operations manual that came with your camera. Specifications Docking Station Clearance Diagram Main Docking Station... -
Page 28: B: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Should you have any problems with your CameraMan Presenter Camera System, please refer to the following guide. After referring to the guide, should you still have questions, please contact your authorized ParkerVision reseller, or call ParkerVision Product Support direct at (800) 532-8034 or (904) 737-1367. - Page 29 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Battery Problem: The CameraMan Camera’s autoTRACK operation is irregular. Charged? Solution: 1. Check the Battery LOW LED on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack. If the LED is illuminated, the battery is low and needs to be recharged. 2.
- Page 30 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problem: The Tracking System Keypad will not control the autoTRACK Camera when used in the wireless RF mode. Solution: 1. Verify that the batteries are installed in the keypad properly. Keypad Address correct? 2. Verify that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the autoTRACK Camera, and the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch in the battery Battery in place? compartment of the keypad are set to the same setting.
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Page 31: C: Pinout Connections
Appendix C: Pinout Connections You’ll find the following pinout connections on the back of your Main Docking Station. These diagrams are for your reference. Signal Ground C Ground Y Ground Signal A S-Video Connector PVI COM Signal B RJ-11 Ground Video (1Vpp) Signal Ground... -
Page 32: D: Typical System Diagram
Appendix D: Typical System Diagram Below is a typical setup for your Presenter Camera System. The items in the diagram are not to scale. Page 29 © 2001 ParkerVision, Inc. • Meet Your 3-CCD Presenter Camera System... -
Page 33: E: Glossary Of Terms
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms The following are terms used throughout the Presenter Camera System Operations Manual that will assist you in understanding the use of the CameraMan system. • autoFIND* - A feature of the autoTRACK Camera which enables •... - Page 34 Notes Page 31 © 2001 ParkerVision, Inc. • Meet Your 3-CCD Presenter Camera System...
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