Canon RCIP100 User guide

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Remote Camera Controller

User Manual

Make sure to read through this User Manual before using the product. Regarding the functions changed/added by the latest firmware, the actual operation and the contents on this document may differ. Please check the "Updated Information" in this document for new functions and specification changes.

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Content of this Manual

Getting Started

Contents ................................................................................

Supplied Accessories Main Features Precautions

Name of Parts ........................................................................ 5

Preparations

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Operation

Selecting and Operating a Camera ........................................ 8

Selecting a Camera ............................................................ 8

Operating a Camera ........................................................... 8

Changing an Assigned Function ........................................ 9

Selecting a Preset .............................................................. 9

Adjusting the Camera Functions .......................................... 10

Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons ......................... 10

Adjusting Using CAMERA CONTROL ............................. 10

Adjusting Using FUNC ..................................................... 10

Tracing ................................................................................ 10

Recording Camera Operations (Tracing) ......................... 10

Playing Camera Operations (Tracing) .............................. 10

Settings

Setup Flow ........................................................................... 11

Basic Operations of Menu Screen ....................................... 11

Menu Screen Flow ............................................................... 12

System Setup ...................................................................... 15

Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off ..................... 15

Camera Settings Menu ........................................................ 15

Network Settings ................................................................. 16

Camera Network Settings ................................................ 16

Network Settings on This Controller ................................. 16

Tally Setup ........................................................................... 17

Tally Control Interface ...................................................... 17

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Caution : Describes precautions concerning the operation

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Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Accessories Printed Materials AC Adapter Power Cord Wire Clamp Screw (M3)

Others

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 18

Third-party Software ............................................................ 18

Connection Diagram ............................................................ 18

Specifications ...................................................................... 19

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Contents

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Main Features

Handling Precautions

The following are the features when this unit is used in combination with a remote camera.

Getting Started

Simple Operation with LCD Touch Panel

Equipped with full color LCD touch panel, which makes operation easy through its versatile screen configuration.

Operate Camera Freely with Control Lever and Customized Buttons

Equipped with a control lever and customized buttons assignable with functions, which enhances the operability of camera. Also enables smooth pan/tilt operation.

Controls up to 100 remote camera units

This unit can be used to control up to a maximum of 100 remote camera units. One of the remote cameras can be connected or controlled via serial communication (RS-422).

Precautions

Storage and Usage Locations

This unit is exclusively designed for in-door use.

Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places. It might result in malfunctions or failure.

Hot or cold places that are beyond the temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°F)).

Locations beyond or below the allowable operating humidity range of 20 %RH to 90 %RH. (Condensation is not allowed)

Near equipment that emits strong magnetic fields, such as transformers or motors.

Near equipment that emits radio waves, such as transceivers and mobile phones.

Locations with excessive dust and sand.

Locations prone to moisture such as window side.

Locations that are subjected to radiation, X-rays, salt or corrosive gases.

Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove

Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces

Do not leave this unit in a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for long hours.

allowable operating

the

attack

Do not rub against or press the surface of the touch panel with a knife or a sharp object.

Do not apply excessive force to this unit; do not lift this unit while holding the control lever.

Maintenance

Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.

Wipe using a soft cloth. Wiping with thinner or benzene may melt or tarnish its surface. For tough stains, wipe using a cloth that is dipped into a neutral detergent diluted with water, followed by wiping with a dry cloth.

Cautions on Installing this Unit on a Desktop

Install this unit such that it does not fall from the desktop due to vibrations.

Energy Saving

When this unit is not in use, set the Power switch to “OFF” to reduce power consumption.

Trademark

Product names and company names indicated in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Disclaimer

Do not use any AC adapter other than the AC adapter that comes bundled with this product.

The bundled AC adapter and power cord are to be used with this product only. They cannot be used with other equipment.

Disposal

When disposing of this product, do so appropriately by following the applicable laws, regulations and local laws.

Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

Main Features

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Name of Parts

A B C

F G

J K

A B C D E F G

12345678

Wire Clamp

(supplied)

Screw (M3)

(supplied)

AC adapter (supplied)

Front Panel

USER1 button

For configuring the assigned features.

F1 knob

For adjusting the assigned features.

F2 knob

For adjusting the assigned features.

USER2 button

For configuring the assigned features.

Zoom lever

For performing the zoom operation of the remote camera.

ALARM lamp

Red

POWER lamp

Green : Lights up while the power is turned on.

Control lever

For operating pan/tilt of the remote camera.

F3 knob

For adjusting the assigned features.

F4 knob

For adjusting the assigned features.

Operation panel

Used as a touch panel.

Memo :

For details on how to assign a function to a button or knob,

please refer to the following.

(A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

: Lights up when the alarm is activated.

Rear Panel

Power switch

For turning the power on or off.

Wire Clamp

For preventing the AC adapter cable from falling out.

DC 12V terminal

For connecting the supplied AC adapter.

LAN terminal

For connecting a LAN cable.

SERVICE terminal

For use during servicing.

TALLY terminal

Used for TALLY connection.

SETTING switch

Memo :

: For switching TALLY IN and OUT.

1 to 4 5 to 8 : Used for servicing only.

SERIAL terminal

For connecting a serial cable.

The specifications of the terminals are as follows.

Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 TX+ 5 NC 2 TX- 6 RX3 RX+ 7 GND 4 NC 8 GND

Getting Started

Rating label

MAC address label

Installing the Wire Clamp

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Camera Operation Screen

Getting Started

Function Group Button

Assigns a combination of the preconfigured functions as a function group to a button or knob. (A P10 “Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons”)

White Balance

Black Balance

Black R/B

Speed

Exposure/Focus

[F1]

The function assigned to the F1 knob can be configured. The default function assigned is

[USER1]

The function assigned to the USER1 button can be configured. The default function assigned is “One Shot AF”.

[F2]

The function assigned to the F2 knob can be configured. The default function assigned is “Iris”.

[USER2]

The function assigned to the USER2 button can be configured. The default function assigned is “Shooting Mode”.

[F3]

The function assigned to the F3 lever can be configured. The default function assigned is

[F4]

The function assigned to F4 knob can be configured. The default function assigned is “PT Speed/None”.

[SETTINGS]

Tap the button to display the SETTINGS screen.

“Focus”.

“None”.

CAM Group]

[

The camera group can be altered using

[CAM Number]

The camera number can be altered using the left/right buttons.

[ENTER]

For use in the [STORE] mode and [DELETE] mode. Can be used to confirm and delete the preset number.

[Preset No./Preset Group] button

A preset number or preset group can be selected. To change the preset group, tap the [Group] button. While the button is lit, tap one of the Preset Group buttons (1 to 10) to change the preset group. Tap the [Group] button again. When the light of the button goes off, the preset number can be changed.

[Camera No./Camera Group] button

A camera number or camera group can be selected. To change the camera group, tap the [Group] button. While the button is lit, tap one of the Camera Group buttons (1 to

10) to change the camera group. Tap the [Group] button again. When the light of the button goes off, the camera number can be changed. Tally light status

PGM : Red PST : Green

Cameras that are disconnected are indicated by a

Memo :

Up to 10 cameras can be configured to one camera group.

Up to 10 camera groups can be registered and a total of up

to 100 cameras can be configured.

the left/right buttons.

icon.

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[CAMERA CONTROL]

For controlling the currently selected camera.

[FUNC]

For changing the settings of the currently selected camera.

[TRACE]

For recording the camera operations of the currently selected camera to replicate the operations at a later time.

[PT ACTIVE]

Tap the button to switch [PT ACTIVE] on and off. Switching to off disables the pan/tilt operation by the control lever.

[DELETE]

Tap the button to enter [DELETE] mode.

[STORE]

Tap the button to enter [STORE] mode.

[VIEW]

Tap the button to enter [VIEW] mode.

[CAMERA/PRESET]

For selecting a camera number or preset number.

Preparations

Set the power switch to

The power is turned on and the POWER lamp lights up.

The start screen is displayed on the operation panel.

The ALARM lamp lights up at the same this unit cannot be operated. The start screen disappears after about 10 seconds and

the home screen is displayed.

Configure the settings of this unit.

Set the IP address of this unit as follows.

Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the

operation panel.

If the home screen does not appear, select

[HOME] to display the home screen.

Select [Network].

Select [CONTROLLER].

The IP address setting screen appears.

Enter the IP address and tap

Configure the camera settings.

Configure the camera to be operated as follows.

Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the

operation panel.

If the home screen does not appear, select

[HOME] to display the home screen.

Select [Network].

Select [CAMERA REGISTRATION].

Perform registration according to the camera to be

connected.

IP camera: Select

Serial camera: Select [Serial Activate 1]

Activate 100

Memo :

For details on the settings, please refer to

Network Settings” (A P 16).

“On”.

time. During which,

[ENTER].

[AUTO] or [Manual]

]

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or [Serial

“Camera

To add or change the camera to be

above procedures again.

operated, perform the

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Selecting and Operating a

Operating a Camera

Camera

Selecting a Camera

Follow the steps below to specify a camera number and select a camera to operate.

Operation

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the left/right buttons of [CAM Group] at the

bottom of the operation panel to select a camera group.

Tap the left/right buttons of [

bottom of the operation panel to select a camera number.

Memo :

[Camera Number/Camera Group] under the [CAMERA/

PRESET] tab can also be used to select a camera using the following steps.

Tap [Group] to light up the button, followed by selecting a group number.

Tap the [Group] button again to turn off the button’s light, followed by tapping a camera number.

CAM Number] at the

Operating the PTZ (pan/ tilt/ zoom)

Select a camera to operate.

(A P8

“Selecting a Camera”)

Tilt the

control lever

toward

the

direction

you

the camera to move (pan/ tilt operation).

Tilt the lever to the left and right

and tilt it up and down to move vertically (tilt). The speed of the pan/tilt operation can be adjusted using

the F1/F2/F4 knobs.

(A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

The movement speed changes depending on the tilt

of the lever.

Operate the zoom lever to adjust the size of the

to move horizontally (pan)

field of view (zoom operation).

Press the T-end of the lever to magnify the subject

(Telephoto) and press the W-end to make the subject appear smaller (Wide-angle). The zoom speed changes according to the extent the

zoom lever is being pushed. Zoom operation can also be performed by assigning the

F3 knob with the “ZOOM” function.

(A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

The zoom movement speed changes depending on the

angle of rotation of the lever.

Performing focus operation

Set the focus mode to

Assign the USER1 or USER2 button with “Focus Mode”, followed by tapping the button to switch to MF.

P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

Turn the F1 knob.

Turn counterclockwise: Turn clockwise : Focus on distant objects.

Memo :

The F2, F3 or F4 knob can also be assigned with the focusing

function.

(A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

“MF”.

Focus on near objects.

want

angle

One-Shot AF

Tapping the F4 knob performs focusing automatically. The focus mode switches to MF.

Memo :

The F4 knob needs to be assigned with “Focus/One Shot

AF”.

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Changing an Assigned Function

Functions assigned to a knob or button can be changed. The following describes the steps to assign the F1 knob with “Focus” and the USER1 button with “Focus Mode”.

Select [F1] on the operation panel.

Select “Focus”

on the right side of the screen.

the function you want to select

If to jump to the next page.

Select [USER1] on the operation panel.

Select “Focus Mode

area on the right side of the screen.

If the function you want to to jump to the next page.

You can switch between “AF” and “MF” focus using the USER1 button. Setting focus to “MF” allows you focus using the F1 knob.

Tap the

Tapping the [ENTER] button confirms the selected setting and button cancels the selected setting and returns the display to home screen.

[ENTER

returns

Memo :

The functions that can be assigned to each button or knob

are as follows. Some functions might not be configurable depending on the camera to be connected, and the menus cannot be operated in this case.

F1/F2

Focus, Iris, Gain, WB R：Gain, WB B：Gain, PT Speed, Zoom Speed, Shutter Speed, Clear Scan, Slow(Second), AGC Limit, AE Shift, Color Temperature, R Gain, B Gain, Sharpness：Level, Sharpness：Limit, Noise Reduction, Knee：Slope, Knee：Point, Knee：Saturation, Master Pedestal, Master Black R, Master Black B, Black Gamma Level, Black Gamma Range, Black Gamma Point, Color Matrix：Gain, Color Matrix：Phase, Color Matrix：R-G, Color Matrix：G-R, Color Matrix：B-R, Color Matrix：R-B, Color Matrix：G-B, Color Matrix：B-G F3

Zoom, Iris, Focus, None USER1/USER2

Shooting Mode, Iris, Shutter Mode, Gain, ND Filter, Metering Mode, None, One Shot AF, Focus Mode, White Balance Mode, WB Calibration, Rec, Preset Color Settings, Gamma, Color Space, Color Matrix, HLG Color, Noise Reduction, KneeｰActivate, Knee-Automatic F4

Focus/One Shot AF, PT Speed/None

from the function selection area

is not displayed, tap

” from the function selection

select is not displayed, tap

] button.

display to home screen. Tapping

the

to adjust the

the [HOME]

Speed, Focus

Selecting a Preset

What is preset?

This system allows multiple shooting positions and settings to be registered for one camera. Such a registered shooting position or setting is referred to as a “preset”. Up to 100 presets can be registered for a remote camera. This product manages the presets by dividing them into 10 groups. For example, the first preset of the camera corresponds to the first preset of Group 1 on this product, while the 11th preset corresponds to the first preset of Group 2.

Selecting a Preset

Follow the steps below to specify a preset number for retrieving the corresponding camera shooting position or setting.

Select a camera to operate.

(A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [

Select the

Tap

VIEW] button on the operation panel.

[CAMERA/PRESET] tab.

[

Group] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light up the button, followed by selecting a group number.

Tap the

button’s light, followed by tapping a preset

Group] button again to turn off the

[

number.

registered shooting position

The

or setting is being retrieved.

Memo :

The number of the button is displayed in white if a preset

number is registered to it.

Registering a Preset

Select a camera to operate.

(A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [STORE] button on the operation panel.

Select the

Tap

[CAMERA/PRESET]

[

Group] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light

tab.

up the button, followed by selecting a group number.

Tap the

Group] button again to turn off the

[ button’s light, followed by tapping a preset number.

Tap the

The current shooting position or setting is registered to the preset number of the selected preset group.

ENTER] button.

[

Deleting a Registered Preset

Select a camera to operate.

(

P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [DELETE

Select the [CAMERA/PRESET]

Tap [

Group up the button, followed by selecting a group number.

Tap the [

Group] button again to turn off the button’s light, followed by tapping a preset number.

Tap the [

The the preset group is deleted.

ENTER] button.

registration information of the

] button on the operation panel.

tab.

] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light

selected preset number of

Operation

Selecting and Operating a Camera

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Adjusting the Camera Functions

Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons

Tap the Function Group button.

Operation

Functions with a preconfigured combination are assigned to the buttons and knobs. For example, by tapping the [White Balance] button, the [USER1] button can be used to toggle the white balance setting between “AWB”/“Daylight”/“Tungsten”/“Kelv”/ “Manual”/“SetA”/“SetB”. Tapping function group selection.

Function Group Button Default Setting

White Balance F1: WB R:Gain, F2: WB

Black Balance F1: Master Pedestal, F2: Black

Black R/B F1:

Speed F1: Focus Speed, F2: Zoom

Exposure/Focus F1: Focus, F2: Iris, F3: None,

To change the function, tap the corresponding

the selected Function Group button again clears the

B:Gain, F3: None, F4: PT Speed/None, USER1: White Balance Mode, USER2: WB Calibration

Gamma Level, F3: None,

None,

User1: PT Speed/None

Master Black B, F3: None, User1: None, User2: None, F4: PT Speed/None

Speed, F3: None, User1: None, User2: None, F4: PT Speed/None

User1: One Shot AF, User2: Shooting None

User2: None,

Black

Mode, F4: PT

button on the operation panel to select a followed by tapping the [ENTER] button.

Adjusting Using CAMERA CONTROL

Select a camera to operate.

P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [CAMERA CONTROL

Adjust the Functions.

The adjustable items are as follows. Note that some items might not be adjustable depending on the camera that is connected. [White Balance], [Gain], [Shutter [Focus] (AUTO

ON/OFF), [ND], [Sharpness]

] tab.

], [Iris] (AUTO ON/OFF),

F2: Master

function,

F4:

Speed/

Adjusting Using FUNC

Select a camera to operate.

(A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [FUNC] tab.

Adjust the Functions.

If the function you want to jump to the next page.

The adjustable items are as follows. Some menus not be adjustable depending on the camera that is connected. Digital Zoom, D.Tele-Converter, Soft Zoom Control, PT Acceleration, Image Stabilizer, Focus limit, AF Mode, Face Detection AF, AF Speed, AF Response, AWB Response, AE Response, ND Filter Mode, Auto Slow Shutter, Flicker Reduction, IR Cut Filter, Wiper, Washer, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4

to select is not displayed, tap

items may

Tracing

Recording Camera Operations (Tracing)

Select a camera to operate.

(A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

Tap the [STORE] button on the operation panel.

Tap the [

camera. Tap the [

operations.

Memo :

This function is only supported on IP cameras.

Tapping the [Cancel] button while recording is in progress

erases the trace record.

Playing Camera Operations (Tracing)

Select a camera to operate.

Tap the [VIEW

Tap the [

position to start tracing. Tap

Memo :

Tapping the [Cancel] button stops the tracing process.

Selecting the number in the [DELETE] tab and tapping

[ENTER] erases the recorded trace.

TRACE] tab and select a number. Start Rec] button and operate the

Stop Rec] button to register the

P8 “Selecting a Camera”)

] button on the operation panel. TRACE] tab and select a number. Prepare Trace] button to shift to the

Execute Trace] button

the [

to execute tracing.

Adjusting the Camera Functions

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Setup Flow

Basic Operations of Menu

When setting up the system for the first time, or when new cameras are added, set up in the manner as follows. Be sure to perform an operation check after the setup.

IP address settings

Configure the IP address of the connected device according to the system configuration. (A P16 “Network Settings”)

Camera setup

Set up the connected camera. (A P15 “Camera Settings Menu”)

Remote control settings

For configuring the functions to be assigned to the buttons and knobs of this unit. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

Screen

[

Tap the

The settings menu appears.

Select the item to be configured.

Settings Menu

Video

Allows you to switch the video outputs of the connected cameras on or off. (A P15 “Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off”) MENU Control

Allows you to display and operate the settings menu of the selected camera. (A P15 “Camera Settings Menu”) Function

Allows you to configure the settings for this unit.

Touch Screen Volume

Allows you to configure the operation sound panel.

Brightness

Allows you to configure the brightness of the operation panel.

Power Save

Allows you to configure the duration of time before this unit enters into power save mode. Tapping the operation panel while in the Power Save mode exits the mode. Power save mode is disabled while the settings is displayed.

Default Setting

Allows you to restore the default settings of this unit. Tapping the button changes the button color. Tap the [ENTER] button in this condition and then turn off the power to restore the default settings.

Default Setting User

Initializes the function that is assigned to a button. Tapping the button changes the button color. Tapping the [ENTER] button in this state executes initialization and displays “Completed”. Tap the [Close] button to configuration.

Setting Data<->USB

Allows you to write the settings of this unit to a USB drive and vice versa. Connect the USB drive to the SERVICE terminal on the rear panel of this unit.

Memo :

Format the USB drive with FAT32/16 in advance. This unit

does not support formatting.

Network

Allows you to configure settings related to the network. (A P16 “Network Settings on This Controller”) Touch Screen

Allows you to calibrate the operation panel. Tapping the [Touch Screen] button displays the adjustment screen. Operate according to the on-screen instructions.

SETTINGS] button on the home screen.

of the operation

menu screen

complete the

Settings

Setup Flow

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Menu Screen Flow

Home Screen CAMERA/PRESET

Screen

VIEW

Screen

TRACE

Screen

CAMERA CONTROL

Screen

FUNC

Screen

Home Screen CAMERA/PRESET

Screen

STORE

Screen

TRACE

Screen

The menu screens consist of normal menu screen

below.

and settings menu screen. The flow of the each screen is as shown in the figures

Normal Menu Screen

VIEW Screen

This screen is used for selecting a camera, selecting a camera preset, operating a camera and performing tracing.

Settings

STORE Screen

This screen is used for registering a camera preset or tracing.

Menu Screen Flow

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DELETE Screen

Home Screen CAMERA/PRESET

Screen

DELETE

Screen

TRACE

Screen

Home Screen Home Screen

BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION Screen (*)

* You can adjust the function that is highlighted without tapping [ENTER] while the screen is displayed.

This screen is used for deleting a camera preset or tracing.

BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION Screen

For assigning functions to the buttons and knobs of this unit.

Settings

Menu Screen Flow

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Settings Menu Screen

Home Screen

SETTINGS Screen

Video Screen ALL CAMERAS Screen

CAMERA Group Screen

Network Screen CAMERA REGISTRATION Screen

CONTROLLER Screen

MENU Control Screen

Single Screen

Function Screen

Touch Screen Screen

SETTINGS Screen

For configuring the settings of this unit. Tap the [Back] button at the top right corner the [HOME] button at the bottom left corner of the screen to return to the home screen.

(A P11 “Settings Menu”)

Settings

of the screen to return to the previous screen. Tap

Menu Screen Flow

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System Setup

Switching

Toggles the video output of the camera between on and off. For some cameras, it is used to switch the camera between the power-on and standby states.

Setting the video outputs of all cameras on/off

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the

The SETTINGS screen appears.

Tap the [Video] button.

Tap the

0 0

Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the setting.

[SETTINGS] button.

[ALL CAMERAS] [

Tapping the button changes the button color. Tap the [ON] button to set the video output of the camera to on. Tap the [OFF] button to set to off.

Camera Video

the

button.

ON] or [OFF] button.

the video output of the camera

Output

On/Off

Tap the number button corresponding to the

number of the camera to be configured.

Multiple cameras within the same group can be selected.

Numbers that do not correspond to any of the existing

cameras are indicated in white.

Tap the [

Tapping the button changes the button color.

Tap the [ON] button to set the video output of the camera

to on. Tap the [OFF] button to set the to off.

Tap the [ENTER

ON] or [OFF]

button.

video output of the camera

] button to confirm the setting.

Memo :

[ALL CAMERAS] can be configured to “ON”/“OFF” only for

cameras within the same network. To control the Video output of a camera that is not within the

same network, use CAMERA Group or Single. When the video output of a camera is turned off, you will not

be able to control the camera.

Camera Settings Menu

Settings

Setting

the

video

outputs

camera

groups on/

off

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the [SETTINGS

The SETTINGS screen appears.

Tap the [Video] button.

Tap the [CAMERA Group] button.

Tap the number button corresponding to the

] button.

number of the camera group to be configured.

Multiple camera groups can be selected.

The digit of the number with non-existent camera within

the camera group is displayed in white.

Tap the [ON] or [OFF] button.

Tapping the button changes the button color.

Tap the [ON] button to set the video output of the camera

to on. Tap the to off.

Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the setting.

[OFF] button to set

the video output of the camera

Setting the video output of individual camera on/off

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the [

The SETTINGS screen appears.

Tap the [

Tap the number button corresponding to the

number of the camera group to be configured.

The digit of the number with non-existent camera within the camera group is displayed in white.

SETTINGS

] button.

Video] button. Single] button.

Making changes to the settings menu of the camera

Tap the [SETTINGS] button on the home

the operation panel.

The SETTINGS screen appears.

If the home screen does not appear, select [HOME] to

display the home screen.

Tap the [MENU Control] button on the SETTINGS

screen. Make

Onscreen Toggles the on-screen display between on

MENU Toggles the menu display between on and

Custom Picture Toggles the customized picture menu

Direct Setting Mode

Assign 1 to 4 Executes the function assigned to the

ENTER Confirms an operation Cancel Cancels an operation

changes to the

You can use the operation panel buttons to select a

function and use the control lever and buttons to change the setting.

Buttons Functions

and off

off when the on-screen display is on

between on and off when the on-screen display is on

For selecting a Camera Direct setting when the on-screen display is on

Assign button

Tap the [HOME] button.

After changing the settings, tap the [HOME] button to

return to the home screen.

settings menu of the

Memo :

Some cameras might not allow operation of the menu.

For details on making changes to the settings menu of the

camera, please refer to the User Manual of the camera. When removing the camera from the network, delete the

camera registration as well.

screen of

camera.

System Setup

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Network Settings

Camera Network Settings

Settings

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the [SETTINGS

The SETTINGS screen appears.

Tap the [Network] button.

Tap the [CAMERA REGISTRATION] button.

Tap

Memo :

the button corresponding to the camera to

connected.

IP Camera [AUTO]

Tapping the [AUTO] button displays a message. Tapping the [ENTER] cameras that can be operated without user authentication and displays the “Completed” message. Tap the [Close] button to complete the configuration.

IP Camera [Manual]

Tapping the [Manual] button displays the manual settings screen for IP address.

Tap the left/right buttons to select a registered [CAM

Group] and [CAM No.]. Enter the IP address using the numeric keypad.

Configure [Port No.], [User

Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the entered values.

Configure all the cameras to be registered using

procedures.

This is a function to register the IP address of the camera to this unit. The IP address of the camera unit cannot be changed even when performing manual registration by selecting [Manual]. Use the same [Port No.], [User] and on the connected camera. Configuring the IP address to “0.0.0.0” deletes the registration of that camera. Numbers corresponding to a serial camera cannot be registered.

] button.

button automatically registers up

] and [Password].

the same

[Password] as configured

to 10

[Serial Activate 1] and [Serial Activate 100] Serial

Cameras

Serial cameras can be registered to <1-1> or <10-10>.

(<Camera Group No.-Camera No.>) Tap [Serial Activate 1] to register to <1-1> and tap [Serial

Activate 100] to register to <10-10>. “Completed” appears when connection is established.

Upon tapping the [Close] button, configuration is complete and the button color changes.

Memo :

Serial cameras cannot be registered to buttons

corresponding to a number that is registered with an IP camera.

[Serial Deactivate] Serial Camera Deactivation

To deactivate the use of a serial camera, select [Serial Deactivate].

Network Settings on This Controller

Display the home screen.

If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME] button on the screen.

Tap the [SETTINGS] button.

The SETTINGS screen appears.

Tap the [Network] button.

Tap the [CONTROLLER] button.

The network settings screen of this unit appears.

Enter each item and tap the [ENTER] button.

Memo :

The default IP address of this unit is 192.168.100.0.

Network Settings

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Tally Setup

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1 6

5 9

1ON2345678

RC-IP100

LED

TALLY OUT (Maximum current

50 mA)

(Maximum voltage 24 V)

GND

+5 V

TALLY IN

RC-IP100

GND

Tally Control Interface

Configure the pin 4 and pin 5 functions of the tally terminal using the SETTING switch on the rear panel. Other than pin 4 and pin 5, the remaining pin functions cannot be changed.

Memo :

If a camera has been selected to receive tally signals, the

button corresponding to the camera appears like .

Configuration method

Tally terminal pin

number 1 INPUT-1 2 INPUT-2 3 INPUT-3 4 INPUT-4

Function SETTING switch

Connection example for TALLY OUT

Please ensure the following conditions are met. Voltage Current :

: Maximum DC 24 V

Maximum 50 mA

Connection example for TALLY IN

Set up the contact input.

Settings

OUTPUT-5

5 INPUT-5

OUTPUT-4

6 GND 7 OUTPUT-1 8 OUTPUT-2 9 OUTPUT-3 -

Memo :

The tally input or tally output supports camera number 1 to 5

of camera group 1. To use the tally input or tally output, assign the cameras to these numbers. For details on the tally input and tally output, refer to the “Function” column of "Configuration method". Inserting and removing of the tally terminal should be

performed while the power is turned off.

Tally Setup

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Troubleshooting

RC-IP100

RS-422 cable

LAN cable

Serial camera IP camera IP camera

HUB

Problem Symptom Action

Power does not turn on.

No response even after tapping the operation panel on the unit.

Turn off the power switch at the back of the unit and power on again. If it still does not start up, stop using the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and consult a dealer or our service center.

Third-party Software

Others

This product includes third-party software modules. For the licensing terms of the respective modules, please refer to [HOME]>[SETTINGS]>[Open Source License].

Connection Diagram

* Up to 100 cameras can be connected concurrently.

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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For

latest information

the

etc.), please visit our website.

General

Item Description Power DC 12 V Current consumption 0.6 A Mass Surrounding

temperature Allowable operating

humidity

Terminal Section

Item Description TALLY terminal D-sub 9-pin LAN terminal 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX DC 12V terminal DC jack (for the supplied AC adapter) SERIAL terminal RS-422

Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)

the

product

Approx. 2.1 kg 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)

20 %RH to 90 %RH (No condensation)

(firmware,

User Manual,

Accessories

Accessories Printed Materials AC Adapter Power Cord Wire Clamp Screw (M3)

Compatible Cameras

Please refer to “About Cameras Compatible to the Remote Camera Controller RC-IP100” on the website. Please note that some features might not be usable depending on use.

the camera in

Others

* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.

Specifications

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Updated Information

The previous pages covers information in Version 1.00. For new features/changes in Version 1.01 and later, read the following.

Version Check and Update

■ Function

 Pan Direction/Tilt Direction When operating the camera with the control lever, the user can set the direction in which the camera operates when the lever is tilted. When [Pan Direction] is set to [Normal], the camera moves clockwise by tilting the lever to the right. Also, when [Tilt Direction] is set to [Normal], tilting the lever toward the user will tilt the camera forward.

To check the version, select [SETTINGS] > [Function] and check the version information displayed in the upper right corner of the [Function] screen. If necessary, download the latest firmware from the website and update the firmware of this controller. Refer to the documentation that came with the firmware to update.

Version 1.01

New features and specification changes are listed below.

■ Method for Calling a Preset

■ Setting the PT Operation Direction

■ Adding Functions that can be Assigned to the Buttons and

Knobs

■ Changes in the Factory Default Settings

Method for Calling a Preset

When calling a preset, it is now possible to specify the speed level by time or by speed.

■ Calling a Preset Press the USER1 button to select whether to specify the

speed level by time or by speed in [Speed Mode], turn the F1 knob to adjust the value, and then call the preset. (☞ P9 “Selecting a Preset”) Depending on the relationship between the pan/tilt/zoom position before the call and the registered pan/tilt/zoom position, and the [Time (sec.)] setting, it may not operate within the set time.

■ Stopping a Preset Call Pressing the USER2 button during preset operation stops

the operation.

Setting the PT Operation Direction

It is now possible to change the direction in which the camera moves when using the pan or tilt with the control lever.

Adding Functions that can be Assigned to the Buttons and Knobs

■ Adding Functions It is now possible to assign the functions relating to the

preset to each button and knob.  F1/F2/F4 Time (sec.)/Speed  USER1/USER2 Speed Mode, Stop

Changes in the Factory Default Settings

The values of the factory default settings were changed as follows: (☞ P6 “Camera Operation Screen”)

Before After

[F1] Focus Time (sec.) / Speed

[F2] Iris Zoom Speed

[USER1] One Shot AF Speed Mode

[USER2] Shooting Mode Stop

Version 1.10

New features and specification changes are listed below.

■ Added Adjustable Functions and Changed Item Name in [FUNC]

Before After

Added - [Enhanced ND Filter]

[Color Bars]

Changed item name

[IR Cut Filter] [Infrared]

Version 1.20

The new functions and specification changes are as follows.

■ ISO support [F1,F2,USER1,USER2,CAMERA CONTROL]

■ Supports ISO/Gain limit at auto [F1,F2]

■ Supports CC settings for WB [F1,F2]

■ Adding Custom Picture file select [F1,F2]

■ Spatial Filter and Frame Correlation support for NR [F1,F2]

■ Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC]

Gain Boost, Face Detection AE, Eye Detection, AWB Lock, Shockless WB

■ Adding Shutter [F1,F2]

■ MENU Control button added to the assigned function

[USER1,USER2]

■ Activate can be selected without connecting a serial camera

■ BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION screen procedure changes

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ISO support [F1,F2,USER1,USER2,CAMERA CONTROL]

[Gain] is changed to [ISO/Gain] and ISO can now be adjusted. Displays the ISO setting status when ISO is used and the Gain setting status when Gain is used, according to the camera settings.

Supports ISO/Gain limit at auto [F1,F2]

AGC Limit can now be controlled when using ISO.

Supports CC settings for WB [F1,F2]

Color Compensation [WB CC] for white balance can now be adjusted.

Adding Custom Picture file select [F1,F2]

Custom picture files can now be selected.

Spatial Filter and Frame Correlation support for NR [F1,F2]

Spatial Filter and Frame Correlation for noise reduction can now be set.

Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC]

The following five functions have been added to [FUNC].

■ Gain Boost

■ Face Detection AE

■ Eye Detection

■ AWB Lock

■ Shockless WB (☞ P10 “Adjusting Using FUNC”)

Adding Shutter [F1,F2]

A new function [Shutter] has been added that allows Shutter settings to be made independently of Shutter Mode.

Procedure before change Procedure after change

HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/ USER1/USER2 BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION ENTER or HOME Please waitHOME

HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2

Change Settings?  CancelHOME

or,

HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2

Change Settings?  OK

BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION

[Amendment]

The table in “3 Make changes to the settings menu of the camera.” on page 15 is amended as follows.

Buttons Features

Onscreen Toggles the on-screen display

between on and off

MENU Toggles the menu display between on

and off

Custom Picture Toggles the customized picture menu

between on and off

Direct Setting Mode Selects a Camera Direct setting

Assign 1 to 4 Executes the function assigned to the

Assign button

ENTER Confirms an operation

Cancel Cancels an operation

MENU Control button added to the assigned function [USER1,USER2]

When MENU Control is assigned to the USER1 and USER2 buttons, the SETTING screen is omitted and the display shifts to the MENU Control screen. Also, when “Back” is pressed, it returns to the HOME screen. (☞ P15 “Making changes to the settings menu of the camera”)

Activate can be selected without connecting a serial camera

Serial Activate1 or Serial Activate100 can now be selected without connecting a serial camera. (☞ P7 “Configure the camera settings.”)

BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION screen procedure changes

After pressing the customized buttons (F1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2), the screen for selecting whether or not to assign a function (“Change Settings?” screen) is now displayed. (☞ P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)

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Version 1.30

The new functions and specification changes are as follows.

■ Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC] [Save]

■ Added [Preset Save Item] to assignment functions [USER1,USER2]

■ [Preset Level] added to [View Option] [USER1,USER2]

■ PT speed control function linked to the zoom can be switched On/Off

Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC]

The following function has been added to [FUNC].

■ [Save] This is enabled only in [STORE] mode. Executing [Save]

allows you to save the camera setting values to the camera. (☞ P10 “Adjusting Using FUNC”)

Added [Preset Save Item] to assignment functions [USER1,USER2]

When [Preset Save Item] is assigned to [USER1] and [USER2], you can choose to save presets from the three options of [All], [PTZF], and [CAM Settings].

[Preset Level] added to [View Option] [USER1,USER2]

[Preset Level] (movement speed when a preset is registered) added to [Time] (movement time) and [Speed] (movement speed) of [View Option] for [USER1] and [USER2].

PT speed control function linked to the zoom can be switched On/Off

Registering a camera to connect PT mode (On/Off) has been added to the [SETTING] > [Network] > [CAMERAS] > [MANUAL] screen (P16). [On]: The pan/tilt speed is fastest at the Tele end and slowest

at the Wide end.

[Off]: The pan/tilt speed is constant, regardless of the zoom

position.

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The functions available on this device may differ depending on the camera and connection method.