LBB 3588
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
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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:
<ctrl>+<p>, <alt>+<f4>
• 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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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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