Bosch Appliances LBB 3588 User Manual

DCN Automatic Camera Control

en LBB 3588

Software User Manual

Chapter 1 - DCN Automatic Camera Control

1.1 About DCN Automatic Camera Control

1.2 Stand-alone and DCN system versions

1.3 Overview of DCN Automatic Camera Control in DCN conference systems

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

2.1 Starting DCN Automatic Camera Control

2.2 Installing stand-alone DCN Automatic Camera Control

2.3 Using Help

Chapter 3 - Using DCN Automatic Camera Control

3.1 The ‘Camera Installation’ main window

3.2 Assigning cameras to seat numbers

3.3 System settings

3.4 The ‘File’ menu

3.5 Exiting DCN Automatic Camera Control

Appendix A - Reference Guide

A.1 Control menus A.2 Accelerator keys A.3 Index

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GENERAL CONTENTS

About this manual

This user manual is divided into three chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 provide background information and chapter 3 provides detailed user information as follows:

• Chapter 1 - DCN Automatic Camera Control - containing general infor-

mation about the DCN Automatic Camera Control software, and the two different versions available.

• Chapter 2 - Getting Started - containing details about installing the

stand-alone version of the software, and information about starting the application from the DCN Startup screen and from a shortcut icon. There is also a description of the Help facility.

• Chapter 3 - Using DCN Automatic Camera Control - containing details

about configuring the software, assigning cameras to seat/unit numbers, specifying camera type, editing camera IDs, importing and exporting camera settings and printing Camera Installation files.

An appendix provides additional reference information that will be helpful to experienced users. This consists of:

• A.1 - Overview of DCN Automatic Camera Control menus

• A.2 - Short-cut (accelerator) keys

• A.3 - Alphabetic index

EXPLANATORY NOTES

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Manual conventions

For clarity this user manual uses consistent styles, symbols and typographical conventions. They are:

NOTE: General notes are contained within rules and indicated with this symbol in the left margin. Notes are used to draw attention to special actions or information.

CAUTION: A caution is contained within rules and indicated with this symbol in the left margin. Cautions are used to draw attention to actions or commands that could lead to a loss of information or damage to equipment

A tip is contained within rules and indicated with this symbol in the left margin. Tips are used to provide supplementary information that may make an action quicker or easier to carry out.

• An action (to be carried out by the user) is shown on a grey background and indicated with a round bullet mark.

Typographical conventions

The following are typographical conventions (text styles) are used in this manual:

• Typed input - information to be typed in using the keyboard is shown

as:

Filename

• Single key - input via a single key (or keys) on the keyboard is shown as:

<enter>, <shift>, etc.

• Multiple keys - input via a combination of keys pressed together is

shown as:

• Screen text - information that appears on screen is shown as:

‘Choose Startup Modules:’

NOTE: Some keyboards use <RETURN> instead of ‘Enter’. Functionally, these keys are identical.

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CONTENTS

Title Page

1.1 ABOUT DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL . . . . . . . . . .1-2

What is DCN Automatic Camera Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Camera Control in congress applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1.2 STAND-ALONE AND DCN SYSTEM VERSIONS . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Differences between stand-alone and DCN system versions . . .1-3

1.3 OVERVIEW OF DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL . . .1-4

Systems using DCN Control PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Stand-alone systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

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1.1 ABOUT DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL

What is DCN Automatic Camera Control?

The DCN Automatic Camera Control software is designed to interface DCN congress systems with Bosch Allegiant switchers or a single AutoDome camera. It selects fixed or pre-positioned cameras to be activated to display the current active speaker at a conference.

Camera Control in congress applications

When a chairman’s or delegate’s microphone is activated on the DCN equipment, the camera assigned to that position is activated. When no microphones are active, an overview camera is automatically selected. The image can be displayed on hall displays or other monitors together with information about the current speaker if required (such as delegate identification). The system operator has a monitor, which also displays information about which camera is active. This system provides an extra dimension to congress and conference proceedings.

NOTE: The Allegiant video control switcher cannot display graphic characters that are used in certain non-European and non-US languages such as Chinese.

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1.2 STAND-ALONE AND DCN SYSTEM VERSIONS

There are two versions of DCN Automatic Camera Control software available:

• LBB 3588 is for DCN systems with a CCU and a control PC. The acti-

vation and installation of the cameras is integrated into the DCN PC control software.

• LBB 3562 is for DCN stand-alone systems without PC control.

Both versions of the application are described in this user manual. The differences between the two versions are described below.

NOTE: This user manual is primarily written with reference to the LBB 3588 version of the software. Any differences pertaining to the LBB 3562 standalone software version are described as they occur.

Differences between stand-alone and DCN system versions

The main difference is that the stand-alone version operates without a control PC. A PC need only be connected for programming the CCU. The PC running the stand-alone software is disconnected from the CCU after the software has been used, but in a DCN system with control PC, the PC remains connected to the CCU.

There are also minor differences in functionality between the two software versions. These are described elsewhere in this manual.

NOTE: Both software versions can be used in single CCU or multi CCU systems. The maximum number of seats which can be linked to cameras or camera prepositions is 1500.

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1.3 OVERVIEW OF DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL

An overview of the procedure for using the DCN Automatic Camera Control software with a DCN system is given below.

Systems using DCN Control PC

The DCN Automatic Camera Control software is installed on the DCN control PC. The control PC is connected to the CCU, which in turn is connected to delegates’ contribution units. The CCU is also connected to a single AutoDome camera or an Allegiant video switcher, which in turn is connected to the cameras and monitors in the system. After connecting the system, the DCN Automatic Camera Control software is used to configure the cameras. The control PC remains connected to the CCU while the system is being used.

Stand-alone systems

In stand-alone systems, a temporary PC connection to the CCU and AutoDome camera or Allegiant video switcher is needed during camera installation. The numbers assigned to the contribution units during DCN system initialisation are coupled to camera positions. After configuration is complete, the PC is disconnected from the system, and a direct connection from the CCU to the AutoDome camera or the Allegiant video switcher is made. Operational camera control by the CCU is enabled during installation. To disable operational camera control, it is necessary to re-connect the installation PC and open the Camera Installation file.

NOTE: For details on connections refer to the section DCN Camera Control of the Installation and Operating Manual.

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CONTENTS

Title Page

2.1 STARTING THE DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL

SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

The DCN Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

The DCN Automatic Camera Control icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2.2 INSTALLING THE STAND-ALONE DCN AUTOMATIC

CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.3 USING HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

The Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Using Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

About DCN Automatic Camera Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

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GETTING STARTED

2.1 STARTING THE DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE

The DCN Startup screen

The DCN Automatic Camera Control module is started from the DCN Startup screen (shown below).

NOTE: For starting the DCN Startup program from an icon on the desktop, refer to the Startup user manual.

NOTE: The stand-alone version of the DCN Automatic Camera Control software is started from the ‘Programs’ option of the ‘Start’ menu on the Windows desktop.

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Fig. 1 The DCN Startup screen

The DCN Automatic Camera Control software version (LBB 3588) which uses a DCN control PC uses two user-created files that contain important information about the installed hardware configurations and about delegates’ names. These files are:

• Installation file - containing information about the channel assignment

and the seat numbers that have been assigned to all microphones and cameras connected to the DCN. These seat numbers are assigned using the System Installation software (LBB 3585).

• Names file - containing details about the names of and details of partici-

pating delegates, and which seat number they occupy. These names are assigned using the Delegate Database software (LBB 3580).

The seat numbers defined in System Installation are used to assign cameras to delegates’ DCN contribution units. All information and settings defined in the DCN Automatic Camera Control software are added to the installation file.

NOTE: An installation file must be open before camera installation is possible. However, the DCN Automatic Camera Control software can be started without an installation file being open.

NOTE: The stand-alone version of the DCN Automatic Camera Control software does not use other DCN software modules.

NOTE: For specifying an installation file from the DCN Startup main window, refer to the System Installation user manual.

The DCN Automatic Camera Control icon

For details on the DCN Automatic Camera Control icon and how to start the software from Startup, please refer to section 3.2 of the Startup user manual, under the heading ‘Opening other modules from Startup’.

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2.2 INSTALLING THE STAND-ALONE DCN AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE

PC requirements and settings

For information about PC requirements and settings, please refer to the DCN Installation and Operating Manual, under the section Camera Control . In particular, please note that in multi-CCU systems the following line must be changed in the CCU_ CFG file of the Multi-CCU control software LBB 3586. SERIALPROTOCOL1 SIMPLE must be changed to: SERIALPROTOCOL1 CAMERA

The multi-CCU control PC port settings for communication with the Allegiant Video Switcher should be as follows: SERIALPORT1 x (where x = 1 or 2 depending on the actual PC port used for communication with the video switcher. The default setting is 2). SERIALSPEED1 19200 SERIALPROTOCOL1 CAMERA

Installing the stand-alone software

To install the stand-alone version of the DCN Automatic Camera Control software:

• Insert the installation disk with type number LBB 3562/0x.

• Select ‘Run...’ from the ‘Start’ menu on the Windows desktop.

• Type a:setup on the command line which appears.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

When installation has been successfully completed, a new program group called Standalone Camera Control Installation is created. Please refer to section 2.1,‘Starting the DCN Automatic Camera Control software’, for information about starting the module.

NOTE: Before beginning camera installation, it is important to make sure that the Allegiant video switcher, system cameras and monitors are properly connected and installed. For more information, refer to the DCN Installation and Operating Manual.

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2.3 USING HELP

The Help menu

The ‘Help’ menu in the title bar contains commands for an on-screen help facility. This help facility contains information on all commands in the menu bar, on which keyboard keys are functional, a description of how to use the DCN Automatic Camera Control software, information on how to use the ‘Help’ facility itself, plus an index and a glossary of terms. All infor- mation contained in this user manual can also be found in the ‘Help’ facility.

The ‘Help’ facility contains the following options:

• Index

• Keyboard

• Commands

• Procedures

• Glossary

• Using Help

• About...

Index

To access the index:

• Select the ‘Help’ menu and click on ‘Index’.

A full list of subjects covered by the ‘Help’ facility is given in alphabetical order. For more information on any subject contained in the index:

• Click on the required subject in the index.

An on-screen page with the requested information will appear.

Keyboard

This gives information on which keys on your keyboard can be used with the DCN Automatic Camera Control software. This includes using keys to activate menu items, to move around in dialogue boxes, for short-cuts, and to select options from the main window. To access the ‘Keyboard’ help facility:

• Select the ‘Help’ menu and click on ‘Keyboard’.

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