Grass Valley 3-CCD CameraMan User Manual Rev A

CameraMan

3-CCD DIGITAL ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM

Installation and Operation Manual

L1207100 Rev A
2000

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Table Of Contents

I. CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Overview

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

CameraMan LED Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CameraMan Conguration Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

II. Connecting the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

Mounting the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting to the Camera System

Connecting the Camera Control Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the SDI Video Output....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Camera Control Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cable Restraint and System Power

Restraining the Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

III. Conguring the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

Switch Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

IV. Use Your CameraMan

System Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

V. Appendices

A: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

B: Multiple Camera Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C: Camera Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

D: Pin-out Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

E: Field-of -View Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

F: The 18x Lens Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

G: Typical System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

H: On-screen Camera Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-29

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CameraMan® 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Installation and Operations Manual

About this Manual

The CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera is unmatched in quality, flexibility and expandability,
providing one of the best video-communications cameras in the industry.

This manual will introduce the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera, explain
how to install, connect and configure it, and how to use it in single and multi­camera network applications. In addition, useful diagrams and charts can be
found in the appendices, providing technical specifications.

Two icons are used throughout the manual:

This icon alerts important instructions in the operation and
maintenance of the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera.

This icon alerts tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation or
maintenance of the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera.

The 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera should
include these components:

•

One CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera (with 18x
lens and Mini Docking Station attached)

• 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

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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3-CCD Product Description

The 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera is designed to be used in a variety of applications. This
camera may have been purchased with one of the below packages. Information on
upgrade paths, and recommended accessories can be found on this page .

Product Description

The 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera's pan/tilt functions, zoom perspective, focus and
IMAGE settings can be controlled via the Remote Control Keypad,
PVTV DIGITAL SHOT DIrector, or Tracking Keypad. In addition to the camera­control 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 identified by the camera with the touch of a press
to talk microphone. This includes theProgrammable Response Module
for distributed preset control and a 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad.

Presenter Camera Upgrade Package

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 identified 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.

Tracking Ring Package
for Presenter and Deluxe
Systems

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Personal Locator Keypad
for Personal Locator and
Deluxe Systems

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.

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3-CCD Product Description

Recommended Accessories

Camera Control Keypad

Whether used in wireless RF, or hard-wired mode, this keypad gives the ability
to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, 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.

PVTV DIGITAL SHOT Director

Some applications require precise and flexible camera control. The
DIGITAL SHOT Director is a joystick controller designed to give ultimate
control by affording the ability to adjust to the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris,
CCU functions and location presets on 1 to 16 different cameras from one
location. And its built-in CCU functionality allows adjustment of each camera’s
on-screen image.

3-CCD Camera
Control Keypad

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 easy­to-install interface on the rear of the camera. A bright red indicator is mounted
to the top of a flexible 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 Control Center, and PVTV STUDIO, as well

All current 3-CCD cameras are Tally-light compatible, and previous models
are factory upgradeable.

PVTV SCRIPT Viewer Display

Adding a full-feature teleprompting display that moves with the camera is
now available with the addition of the powerful PVTV 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.

PVTV DIGITAL SHOT Director

CameraMan
Tally Light

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PVTV SCRIPT Viewer Display

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Components

Below is a description of each part that came with the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL
Camera.

CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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

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

Front View of CameraMan 3-CCD
DIGITAL Camera

Rear View of CameraMan 3-CCD
DIGITAL Camera

Mini Docking Station

The Mini Docking Station should be attached to the back of the camera.
This box is the point of connection for all RS-232 and RS-485. The only
time this box needs to be removed is if the camera is upgraded to a

Presenter Camera System.

Note: If a Presenter or Deluxe Camera System was purchased,
the Mini Docking Station is not needed.

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

Mini Docking Station

Power Supply

Front and back of T-connector

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Top of T-connector with RS-485 cables.

CameraMan® 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Installation and Operations Manual

CameraMan Ports and Jacks

The back of the CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera has a variety of ports and jacks
used to connect the camera to other video, audio, and camera control components in
a system.

MENU – Turns on the on-screen menu for appearance

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adjustments. Also used to scroll upward through the
on-screen menus.

ITEM/AWC – When in shooting mode, the automatic

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white balance control can be set with this switch. It can
also be used to scroll downward through the on-screen
menus.

YES/ABC – When in shooting mode, the automatic black



balance control can be set with this switch. It is also
used to display and increase the value of the sub-menus
of the main on-screen menu.

NO/BAR – When in shooting mode, the color bar and the



shooting conditions are alternately indicated by pressing
this switch. This is also used to scroll downward through,
or lower the value of sub-menu items.

SDI OUT – A digital video signal is provided at this

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BNC connector.

VIDEO OUT – This is an ANALOG Video Out signal



which is utilized to view the on-screen menus.
G/L IN – A GEN LOCK BNC connector used to

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synchronize the camera by connecting it to the network's
Video Timing Source.

IRIS – Input terminal for lens iris control.



DC12V IN – Not Used.



I/F REMOTE – Allows communication with the pan/tilt



unit.

Back of Camera Shroud

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 T-connector. This is a
standard 4-position modular handset jack.

Auxiliary Communication Port– Provides
communications to select 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.

Ports and Jacks

S-Video Jack–- Non-functional.
Cable Restrainer– Helps keep cables from

becoming disconnected, or hindering the pan and
tilt capabilities of the camera.

Composite Video Jack– Non-functional.
DC Power Jack– Power input for the CameraMan

Camera. Plug only the supplied power supply
into this jack. No other types of power
supplies should be used.

Power– Used to power on/off the CameraMan
Camera.

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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CameraMan LED Displays

On the front of the DIGITAL CameraMan 3-CCD Camera, there are several LEDs.
These indicate various functions that are being performed by the camera. Below
is a description of each.

When the camera is first powered ON, all LEDs will illuminate. During this
time, basic system hardware checks are being performed. These checks
include communication with the camera interface board which verifies
proper installation of the caemra block on the pan/tilt unit. After the initial
system checks are completed, the LEDs will turn on and off one by one in a
binary pattern. This pattern represents the progress the camera is making
during hardware initialization. During this initialization, pan/tilt positions and
camera settings are being restored. Once initialization is complete, the
camera LEDs will represent the following functions:

Power–- Indicates that the camera has an active power supply and



is powered ON.
Setup– The camera is in the camera setup mode.



COM– Indicates that the camera is receiving valid network data on a



communication link (the LEDs on the back of the camera only indicate
line activity, not valid data).

autoTRACK– Indicates that the camera is in autoTRACK mode. The



IR spinners are running and the camera is attempting to acquire
data from the TRP.

Tracking Unit Status– Indicates that the camera has acquired the RF



signal from the TRP and is receiving valid data. When this LED is
OFF, TRP power is usually OFF.

Lock– This LED is used in the CLK/PLK package option only. There



are two types of keypads in this package: the Personal Locator
Keypad and the Chairman Locator Keypad. The Chairman Locator
Keypad has lock/unlock buttons on it that enable the CLK operator to
disable or override the PLK users. The LED is illuminated when the
CLK operator has disabled the PLK keypads by pressing the LOCK
button onthe CLK keypad.

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CameraMan Configuration Switches

Behind the configuration plate on the lower right side rear of the 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera
is the configuration panel. These DIP and rotary switches are used to link the camera’s
settings to other components in the system.

Note: After changing any switch’s settings, turn the camera off, then
back on to activate the change. Refer to page 12 for Dip Switch

configuration.

Switch Bank A

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

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Switch 8 (Memory Lock Select Switch)–Can be used to prevent



programmed settings from being accidentally overridden.

Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6— Reserved for future use.

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Center Control Switches

Video Select Switch–Non-functional.

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Base Unit Address–Used to configure the address of the



Camera.

Back of 3-CCD
DIGITAL 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 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 2, 3, 6 and 7— Reserved for future use.



Tally Light Interface Port- Provides output and external control for



CameraMan Tally Light.

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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