Datavideo Rmc-180 Instruction manual

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................... 3

WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................. 4

STANDARD WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 4

TWO YEAR WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 4

DISPOSAL ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 FEAT U R E S ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 COM PAT I B L E CONTROL STANDARDS ................................................................................................. 5

2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ................................................................................................ 6

2.1 FRONT PANEL – KEYBOARD ........................................................................................................... 6

2.2 REAR PANEL – CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................... 8

3. MENU SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 10

FN1. EXIT ......................................................................................................................................... 11

FN2. USB HID MODE ........................................................................................................................ 11

FN3. CAM ADDR .............................................................................................................................. 11

FN4. JOYSTICK DIR ........................................................................................................................... 11

FN5. VIDEO FOR M AT ....................................................................................................................... 11

FN6. POWER .................................................................................................................................... 12

FN7. SCREEN MODE ........................................................................................................................ 12

FN8. MEMORY SPEED ...................................................................................................................... 12

FN9. TA LLY LED MODE ..................................................................................................................... 12

FN10. R/B GAIN ADJ .......................................................................................................................... 12

FN11. FIRMWARE VER. .................................................................................................................... 12

FN12. CAM INFO.............................................................................................................................. 12

4. STORING DIFFERENT CAMERA POSITIONS .............................................................................. 13

5. TALLY INPUT CONNECTOR ...................................................................................................... 14

6. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 15

7. DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................... 18

SERVICE AND SUPPORT .............................................................................................................. 19

Disclaimer of Product and Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious

damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure

safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord

will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings

on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do

not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this

product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed; b. When liquid has spilled into the unit; c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water; d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for

service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from

the date of purchase.

• The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the

time of any request for repair under warranty.

• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not

covered by this warranty.

• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.

• All other claims of any nature are not covered.

• Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.

• Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.

• Your statutory rights are not affected.

Two Year Warranty

• All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a

free one year extension to the standard Warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For information on how to register please visit www.datavideo.com or contact your local Datavideo office or authorized Distributors

• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard Drives

are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).

Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking.

This symbol on the product indicates that it should not be treated as household waste. It must be handed over to an applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local Datavideo office or your local recycling centre.

1. Introduction

The Datavideo RMC-180 Controller is capable of controlling up to 4 Datavideo Pan T ilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras such as the PTC-150.

To get more value out of your equipment, please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly. This will help you to familiarise yourself with all aspects of the RMC-180 PTZ Camera Control Unit.

That’s Datavideo; sharing the value!

1.1 Features

• Remote control of up to four Pan, Tilt and Zoom cameras

• Pan, Tilt and Zoom with speed control by joystick

• Control of Pan, Tilt and Zoom as well as Iris, Focus, Gain, and other functions over Ethernet

• Multiple presets for PTZ settings for each individual camera

• Full remote control of each camera via serial communication over affordable network

cabling

• Compatible with Datavideo's switcher tally indicators

• Compact design for easy installation

• Easy integration with Datavideo HD switchers for an affordable multi-camera solution.

1.2 Compatible Control Standards

Depending on your chosen PTZ camera(s) the following control standards are available.

• SONY VISCA

Please note that a firmware update may be required to switch your RMC-180 to the same protocol as the camera you wish to control. All units are initially supplied with the VISCA protocol as this works with the Datavideo PTC-150 camera.

LCD Display

FOCUS

first press the

Mode Select

MODE

The selected PTC-150 camera will output colour bars.

2. Connections and Controls

2.1 Front Panel – Keyboard

The RMC-180 status or the setup menu options are displayed on the LCD panel.

Menu Control Dials The RMC-180 configuration menu can be entered and changed using these dials. Push to select a specific item and rotate to browse the menu.

To manually control the FOCUS setting, AUTO/MANUAL button so the button LED is turned ON.

The FOCUS dial can then be rotated to set the focus.

If the AUTO/MANUAL button is disabled (OFF), the camera will be in AUTO FOCUS mode.

Press again to return to the PTC-150 camera view

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