Grass Valley 3-CCD ANALOG CameraMan User Manual

CameraMan

3-CCD ANALOG ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM

Installation and Operation Manual

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CameraMan®3-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual

Table Of Contents

I. Meet Your CameraMan

? Congratulations on your Purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

? 3-CCD Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

? 3-CCD Camera System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

? CameraMan Ports and Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

? CameraMan Conguration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

II. Connect Your CameraMan

? Mounting Your CameraMan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

? Connecting to the Camera System

Connecting the Camera Control Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Video Output (on connector box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Video, RGB/Sync, and Genlock (if needed) . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the RS-232 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

? Connecting Camera Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

? Cable Restraint and System Power

Restraining the Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

III. Congure Your CameraMan

? Switch Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

IV. Use Your CameraMan

? System Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

V. Appendices

? A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

? B: Multiple Camera Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

? C: Camera Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

? D: Pin-out Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

? E: Field-of -View Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

? F: Typical System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

? G: On-Screen Camera Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23

? H: The 18x Lens Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Page 1

Meet Your 3-CCD Camera System

This manual will introduce you to your new CameraMan, explain how to install, connect and
configure it, and how to use it in single, and multi-camera network applications. In addition,
you will find handy diagrams and charts in the appendices, providing you with technical
specifications.

You will see two icons throughout the manual:

This icon alerts you to important instructions in the operation and maintenance of
your CameraMan System.

This icon alerts you to tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation or
maintenance of your CameraMan System

Congratulations On Your Purchase

Your new CameraMan 3-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera is unmatched in quality, flexibility and expandability, providing you with one of the
best video-communications cameras in the industry.

Your 3-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera System
should include these components:

• One 3-CCD CameraMan Camera (with 13x or 18x lens)

• One CameraMan Connector Box (unless purchased with
Presenter or Deluxe Camera Systems)

• One CameraMan Power Supply.

• One RS-485 Connector “T”

• One 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable

• One 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable

• One 3-CCD Installation and Operations Manual

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CameraMan®3-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual

3-CCD Product Description

Your new 3-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera System is designed to be used in a variety of applications. You may have purchased this
camera with one of the below packages. Below you’ll find information on upgrade paths, and recommended accessories.

Product Description

The 3-CCD CameraMan’s pan/tilt functions, zoom perspective, focus and IMAGE settings can
be controlled via the Remote Control Keypad, CameraMan SHOT DIrector, or
Tracking Keypad. In addition to the camera-control these optional accessories provide, they also
provide multi-camera control and store up to 125 presets per camera.

Student Camera Upgrade Package

Used in distance learning applications. This system gives each student the power to be instantly
identied by the camera with the touch of a press to talk microphone.
Includes Programmable Response Module for distributed preset
control and a 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad.

Presenter Camera Upgrade Package

Used in distance learning, telemedicine and videoconferencing applications. The system gives
presenters and instructors the ability to provide dynamic presentations while the camera
automatically follows their every move. Includes a Tracking Ring Package, 3-CCD RF Tracking
Keypad, and Main Docking Station.

Personal Locator Upgrade Package

For videoconferencing applications. This system gives each videoconferencing participant the
power to be instantly identied by the camera with the touch of a MY TURN button on
individually controlled keypads. Includes three 3-CCD RF Personal Locator Keypads and one RF
Chairperson Locator Keypad for distributed preset control.

Deluxe Upgrade Package

Combines the distributed preset control of the Personal Locator System and the autoTRACK
presentation capabilities of the Presenter Camera System. Includes three
3-CCD RF Personal Locator Keypads, one RF Chairperson Locator Keypad, Tracking Ring
Package, 3-CCD RF Tracking Keypad, and Main Docking Station.

Personal Locator
Keypad for Personal
Locator and Deluxe
Systems

Tracking Ring Package
for Presenter and
Deluxe Systems

Page 3

Meet Your 3-CCD Camera System

3-CCD Product Description

Recommended Accessories

Camera Control Keypad

Whether used in wireless RF, or hard-wired mode, this keypad gives you the ability to control
the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, IMAGE, and location presets for up to three separate cameras. The
keypad comes standard with the Student Camera System, and the Tracking Keypad comes
standard with the Presenter and Deluxe Camera Systems

CameraMan Shot Director

Some applications require precise and exible camera control. The CameraMan Shot
Director is a joystick controller designed to give you the ultimate in single, and multi-camera
control by giving you the ability to adjust to the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, CCU functions and
location presets on up to 16 dierent cameras from one location. And its built-in CCU
functionality allows you to adjust each camera’s on-screen image. The CameraMan Shot
Director is available in standard, and autoTRACK-equipped models.

CameraMan Tally Light

For visual indication of which camera is selected in a multi-camera application, the CameraMan
Tally Light provides a high intensity indication from an easy-to-install interface on the rear of
the camera. A bright red indicator is mounted to the top of a exible pedestal, allowing
precise adjustment and positioning of the light for the best possible studio-wide observation.
Control of the Tally light can be accomplished through the Shot Director, Control
Center, SCRIPT Viewer and CameraMan STUDIO, as well as via an external closure connected
to a side-mounted Phoenix connector. All current 3-CCD cameras are Tally-light compatible,
and previous models are factory upgradeable.

CameraMan SCRIPT Viewer Display

Adding a full-feature teleprompting display that moves with the camera is now available with
addition of the powerful CameraMan SCRIPT Viewer system. The 12" active matrix,
full color displays are available separately and are easily mounted to the camera. Contact your
reseller for more information on the complete Script Viewer system.

CameraMan Shot

Director

3-CCD Camera

Control Keypad

CameraMan Tally Light

CameraMan SCRIPT
Viewer Display

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CameraMan®3-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual

On page one of this manual, you’ll find a list of the components that came with your 3-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera System.
Below, you’ll find a short description of each.

3-CCD CameraMan camera

The camera and its integrated intelligent pan/tilt system is the primary component, and
the basis for all of the CameraMan camera systems.

The 18x version of the 3-CCD camera includes
a rectangular lens shroud. See Appendix H:
page 24 for instructions on how to install the
shroud.

CameraMan Connector Box

The connector box should be attached to the back of the camera. This box is the point of
connection for all RS-232, RS-485 and video signals. The only time you would need to
remove this box is if you are upgrading this camera to a Presenter Camera System.

Note: If you purchased a Presenter or Deluxe Camera System, you will not need
a connector box

CameraMan Power Supply

The included power supply enables use with 50/60 Hz, 100-240V Power sources.

Connection Accessories

• RS-485 Connector “T”

• 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable

• 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable

3-CCD Camera System Components

Power Supply

Connector Box

Top of
T-connector
with RS-485
cables.

Front and back of T-connector

Page 5

Meet Your 3-CCD Camera System

The back of your new CameraMan has a variety of ports and jacks used to connect your camera to other video, audio, and camera
control components in your system.

CameraMan Ports and Jacks

?

Cable Restrainer– Helps keep cables from becoming disconnected, or
hindering the pan and tilt capabilities of the camera.

?

Composite Video Jack– Provides direct composite video output. Connector
is a standard BNC-type jack. Video cable is not provided.

?

DC Power Jack– Power input for the CameraMan Camera. Plug only the
provided power supply into this jack. No other types of power
supplies should be used.

?

Power– Used to power on/o the CameraMan Camera.

?

Tally Light Port- Provides output and external control for CameraMan Tally
Light.

?

PVI COM Jack– Used by certain
devices as a communication interface to the
camera system. (For example, a hard-wired keypad
would attach here). This is a standard 6-conductor
RJ-11 jack.

?

RS-485 Jack–- Used for RS-485 communications
between the camera system and other devices.
This jack can be used to network multiple cameras or to connect
appropriate, approved peripherals using a Grass Valley T­connector. This is a standard 4-position modular handset jack.

?

Auxiliary Communication Port– Provides communications to select
Grass Valley peripherals and provides capability for future expansion.

?

RS-232 Port–Provides RS-232 communications to external devices such as
PC's or other vendor control systems. This connector is a standard DB-9
(female) connector.

?

S-Video Jack–- Provides direct S-VIDEO video output. Connector is a
standard mini DIN jack. S-Video cable is not provided.

▼▼

RGB/Sync. Port– DB-9 connection that provides
RGB/Sync, component, Y/C, and composite video
signal output.

▼▼

Video Out Jack– Aux BNC connection for
composite video output.

▼▼

Gen Lock Jack– BNC connection used to
synchronize the camera to an outside sync
source.

▼▼

Camera Control Cables and Jacks– The three
cables connect to the 12, 8 and 20-pin jacks to
control the camera’s lens, power and video signals.

Back of 3-CCD
CameraMan with
connector box attached
and configuration plate
removed

Back of Camera
Shroud

Ports and Jacks

Tally Light Port

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CameraMan®3-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual

Switch Bank A

▼▼

Switch 2 (Sub-Carrier Coarse Adjustment Switch)–Used to change the
sub-carrier phase from 0° to 180°.

▼▼

Switch 7 (Baud Rate Switch)– Used to change the camera’s Baud Rate.

▼▼

Switch 8 (Memory Lock Select Switch)–Can be used to prevent programmed settings from being
accidentally overridden.

▼▼

Switches 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6— Reserved for future use.

Center Control Switches

▼

Video Select Switch–Used to select the Video
Output Format. This can be configured as either
Standard Composite or S-Video.

▼▼

Base Unit Address–Used to configure the address
of the Camera.

Switch Bank B

▼▼

Switch 1 (Protocol Select Switch) – Used to select the type of Protocol being used for RS-232 and RS-485

communications. This can be configured as either Basic or High Reliability.

▼▼

Switch 2 (Camera Data Local/Remote Select) – Used to determine whether the camera will receive data from a local

source or a remote source, such as a joystick.

▼▼

Switch 4 (RF Commands Switch) – Used to enable or disable the RF Receiver in the CameraMan camera.

▼▼

Switch 5 (Preset Save) - Used to determine how the preset settings will be saved.

▼▼

Switch 8 (Interlink Switch) – Used to disable commands from being sent on the RS-485 bus to other CameraMan

devices.

▼▼

Switches 3, 6 and 7— Reserved for future use.

CameraMan Configuration Switches

Behind the configuration plate on the lower left side of the back of your CameraMan is the configuration panel. These DIP and
rotary switches allow you to link the camera’s settings to other components in your system.

Back of 3-CCD
CameraMan

Note: After changing any switch’s settings, turn the camera off, then back on to activate
the change.