Canon VC-C3 User Manual
VC-C3
Control Softw are v1.0
Users Guide
For Windows 95
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Important Usage Instructions
Please read this software instruction manual and the
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VC-C3 Camera Instruction Manual carefully before
use and keep it at hand for reference to ensure
optimum performance.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..............................................................................2
Introduction
System Requirements
The VC-C3 Control Software Package
Registration
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................3
Connecting the VC-C3 Camera to Your Computer
Using Multiple Cameras
INSTALLING SOFTWARE ..........................................................................5
Installation
Start Up Operation
PROGRAM OPTIONS CONFIGURATION ......................................................8
Communications
Pan/Tilt Speed
Zoom Speed
Options
CAMERA CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................11
PEDESTAL CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................12
SETTING PRESETS ................................................................................13
PRESET CYCLE MODE .........................................................................14
IMAGE CONTROL – AUTO ....................................................................15
Exposure Settings
White Balance
IMAGE CONTROL – MANUAL ................................................................16
AGC
Shutter Speed
Iris
White Balance
WIRELESS CONTROLLER.......................................................................18
VC-C3 INFORMATION..........................................................................19
USAGE WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING APPLICATIONS ..................................20
APPENDIX A – RS-232 PIN OUTS .........................................................22
1
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Introduction
Welcome to the VC-C3 Control Software – proprietary control software
for the Canon VC-C3 Communication Camera that enables you to
control all of the features and functions of the camera via Microsoft
Windows 95.
You will find that the VC-C3 Control Software allows you to incorporate the VC-C3 camera into many different applications. For example,
the VC-C3 camera is ideal for Videoconferencing, VideoMail, Desktop
Video, Surveillance, Remote Monitoring and many other applications
that require the control of a full motion video camera.
In addition to the VC-C3 Control Software, Canon offers a VC-C3
Software Developer’s Kit package that allows programmers to incorporate the VC-C3 control features into their own applications.
System Requirements
To use the VC-C3 Control Software you need:
• A Windows 95 Compatible PC running Microsoft Windows 95
• A Microsoft compatible mouse
• A Canon VC-C3 Communication Camera
The VC-C3 Control Software Package
Your VC-C3 Control Software Package contains:
• VC-C3 Control Software (3 1⁄2” diskette)
VCC3.EXE ................ VC-C3 Control program
VCC3.PDF ................ Users guide in Adobe Acrobat format
README.TXT.......... Readme file
•
VC-C3 Control Software User Guide
Registration
We are confident that you will find the VC-C3 Control Software
extremely helpful in utilizing the Canon VC-C3 Communication
Camera with your personal computer. So that we can continue to
provide you with the highest quality software, technical support, and
keep you informed about new VC-C3 software developments, please
send us the enclosed registration page or e-mail us your full address and
what product you are registering for. Please feel free to include any
comments or suggestions.
2
GETTING STARTED
Connecting the VC-C3 Camera to Your Computer
To connect the VC-C3 camera to your PC, will require a specially
pinned RS-232 control cable. Do not attempt to use any other RS-232
cable besides the one that Canon sells for the VC-C3 camera. The VC-
C3
camera has a special pin configuration and will NOT work with an
ordinary RS-232 cable. If you do not own the Canon RS-232 control
cable, contact the nearest Canon VC-C3 camera reseller for purchasing
information or see Appendix A for the pin outs of the cable.
Before connecting or disconnecting any hardware from your computer,
always turn your computer off first.
Connect the 8-pin DIN connector end of the cable to the RS-232 port
on the back of the VC-C3 camera and connect the 9 pin DSUB connector end of the cable to any available serial port on the back of your
computer (COM1 – COM4).
If your computer is additionally equipped with a real time video capture
card you can connect either the Video Out or S-Video Out from the
VC-C3 to your computer. This will enable you to display the VC-C3
video directly on your computer screen. If your computer is not
equipped for such a configuration, you can use any standard NTSC
video monitor to view the video output.
VC-C3 Connection Diagram
RCA–Composite
and/or S-Video Out
Video Monitor
RS-232 Cable
Personal Computer
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Using Multiple Cameras
To connect more than one VC-C3 camera to your PC, will require one
available COM port for each camera, up to a maximum of four. You
still must use the special RS-232 control cable for each camera. Do not
attempt to use any other RS-232 cable besides the one that Canon sells
for the VC-C3 camera. The VC-C3 camera has a special pin configuration and will NOT work with an ordinary RS-232 cable. If you do not
own the Canon RS-232 control cable, contact the nearest Canon VC-C3
camera reseller for purchasing information or see Appendix A for the
pin outs of the cable.
Before connecting or disconnecting any hardware from your computer,
always turn your computer off first.
Connect the 8-pin DIN connector end of the cable to the RS-232 port
on the back of the VC-C3 camera and connect the 9 pin DSUB connector end of the cable to any available serial port on the back of your
computer (COM1 – COM4). Repeat this for as many cameras, up to 4,
that you have available COM ports for.
If your computer is additionally equipped with a real time video capture
card you can connect either the Video Out or S-Video Out from the
VC-C3 to your computer. This will enable you to display the VC-C3
video directly on your computer screen. If your computer is not
equipped for such a configuration, you can use any standard NTSC
video monitor to view the video output.
VC-C3 Connection Diagram (Multiple Cameras)
(COM1)
(COM2)
Personal Computer
RS-232 Cables
* The majority of computers sold come equipped with 2 COM ports
(COM1 and COM2). To connect more than 2 VC-C3 Cameras to your
computer may require the installation of additional COM ports via an
upgrade card. Please see your computer dealer for information on this.
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(COM3)*
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
Installation
To install the Canon VC-C3 Control software on a computer running
Windows 95, follow these steps:
1) Open your local hard drive (usually c:) to view the contents of the
root directory.
2)From the file menu select New > folder and name it VC-C3 Control.
3)Drag copy all of the files from the VC-C3 Control Software distribu-
tion diskette into that folder.
4)Open the newly created VC-C3 Control folder
5)The VC-C3 icon should appear in this folder if successful.
6)Open the Readme.txt for last minute updates to the manual and
operation of the VC-C3 Camera.
7)Double click the VC-C3.exe file to start the VC-C3 Control Software.
VC-C3 icon
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