Grass Valley 3-CCD CameraMan User Manual

CameraMan

CPT-2018 3-CCD CAMERA SYSTEM

Installation and Operation Manual

071838701
JUNE 2005

Contacting Grass Valley

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USA

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Software Downloads — Software updates, drivers, and patches can be down-

loaded.

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Contents

Section 1 — General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3-CCD Product Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Student Camera Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Presenter Camera Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SHOT Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SCRIPT Viewer Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lens Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camera Control Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CameraMan Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connection Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CameraMan Ports and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Back of Camera Block Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Camera Control Block Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CameraMan LED Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CameraMan Configuration Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tally Light Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 2 — Mounting the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting Camera Control Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the SDI Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to the RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting Camera Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Camera Control Keypad (or Tracking System Keypad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DIGITAL SHOT Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cable Restraint and System Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cable Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Section 3 — Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 4 — System Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix A — Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix B — Multi-Camera Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix C — Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Appendix D — Pin-Out Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix E — Field-Of-View Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appendix F — The 20x Lens Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix G — Typical CameraMan System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Appendix H — CPT 2018-A3D On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Use Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting by Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Menu Item Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Submenus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Brightness Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Color Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

G/L Color Bar Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sharpness (DTL) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

User Mode Submenus Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Iris, Shutter, Gain Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

G/L Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Detail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Color Matrix Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Resetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Initial Settings (User Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix I — CPT 2018-A3DP On-Screen Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Use Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Setting by Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Menu Item Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Submenus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Brightness Setting Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Color Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

G/L Color Bar Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Sharpness (DTL) Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Iris, Shutter, Gain Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

G/L Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Detail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Color Matrix Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Initial Settings (User Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Appendix J — CPT-2018-A3DS On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Use Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting by Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Menu Item Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Changing the Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Submenus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Brightness Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Color Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

G/L, Color Bar Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Sharpness (DTL) Setting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Other Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

User Mode Submenus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Iris, Shutter, Gain Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

G/L, Color Bar Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Detail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Color Matrix Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Initial Settings (User Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Appendix K — CPT-2018-A3DSP On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Use Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Setting by Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Menu Item Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Changing the Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Submenus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Brightness Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Color Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Sharpness (DTL) Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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General

Section 1

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 multi-camera network applications. In addition, useful diagrams and
charts can be found in the appendices, providing technical specifications.

The CPT-2018 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera includes these components:

• One CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera (with 20x, or 19x, lens and
Mini Docking Station attached)

• One Camera Control Keypad

• 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 Product Descriptions

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 following
packages. Information on upgrade paths and recommended accessories
can be found here.

Product Description

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

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Section 1 — General

Student Camera Upgrade Package

Presenter 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 (such as Grass Valley’s Low Profile Microphones). This
includes the Programmable Response Module for distributed preset
control and a 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad.

Used in distance learning, telemedicine and video conference 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 (Figure 1), 3-CCD RF Tracking Keypad,
and Main Docking Station.

Figure 1. Tracking Ring Package

FIGURE 1.1 Tracking Ring Package

Recommended Accessories

SHOT Director

Some applications require precise and flexible camera control. The Grass
Valley 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.

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3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Components

Figure 2. JSC-2000D Digital SHOT Director

For a visual indication of which camera is selected in a multi-camera appli­cation, the CameraMan Tally Light (Figure 3) 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 flexible pedestal, allowing
precise adjustment and positioning of the light for the best possible studio­wide observation. Control of the Tally Light can be accomplished through
Control Center, and STUDIO, as well as via an external closure connected
to a side-mounted Phoenix connector. All current 3-CCD cameras are Tally­Light compatible, and previous models are factory upgradable.

Figure 3. CameraMan Tally Light

SCRIPT Viewer Display

Adding a full-feature teleprompting display that moves with the camera is
now available with the addition of the powerful SCRIPT Viewer™. The 15”
active matrix, full color display is available separately and is easily
mounted to the camera. Contact your reseller for more information on the
complete Script Viewer system.

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera Components

Following is a description of each part that came with the CameraMan
CPT-2018 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera.

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Section 1 — General

CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera

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

Figure 4. Front of Camera

Lens Shroud

The 20x version of the 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera includes a rectangular lens
shroud (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Lens Shroud

Camera Control Block

The camera control block 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 camera control

block is not needed.

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Figure 6. Camera Control Block

CameraMan Power Supply

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

Figure 7. CameraMan Power Supply

CameraMan Ports and Jacks

Connection Accessories

• RS-485 T Connector (Figure 8)

• 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable

• 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable

Figure 8. T Connector

CameraMan Ports and Jacks

The back of the CameraMan CPT 200D 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera (Figure 9)
has a variety of ports and jacks used to connect the camera to other video,
audio, and camera control components in a system.

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Section 1 — General

Figure 9. Back of Camera

Back of Camera Block Overview

• Turns on the on-screen menu for appearance adjustments. Also
used to scroll upward through the on-screen menus.

When in shooting mode, the automatic white balance control can be set with

•

this switch. It can also be used to scroll downward through the on-screen
menus.

• 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.

• When in shooting mode, the color bar and the shooting conditions are alter-

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

• A digital video signal is provided at this BNC connector.

• This is an ANALOG Video Out signal which is utilized to view the on-screen

menus.

• A GEN LOCK BNC connector used to synchronize the camera by connecting it

to the network’s Video Timing Source.

• Input terminal for lens iris control.

• Not Used.

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• Allows communication with the pan/tilt unit.

Camera Control Block Overview

Interface connections are located on the back of the camera control block
(Figure 10).

Figure 10. Camera Control Block

CameraMan Ports and Jacks

• Used by certain Grass Valley 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.

• Used for RS-485 communications between the camera system and other

Grass Valley devices. This jack can be used to network multiple cameras or to
connect appropriate Grass Valley approved peripherals using a Grass Valley
T-connector. This is a standard 4-position modular handset jack.

• 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.

• Non-functional

• Helps keep cables from becoming disconnected, or hindering the pan and

tilt capabilities of the camera.

• Non-functional

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Section 1 — General

• Power input for the CameraMan Camera. Plug only a Grass Valley power

supply (supplied) into this jack. No other types of power supplies should be
used.

• Used to power on/off the CameraMan Camera.

CameraMan LED Displays

On the front of the CameraMan CPT 2018 3-CCD Camera, there are several
LEDs (Figure 11). These indicate various functions that are being per­formed by the camera.

Figure 11. CameraMan LEDs

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 camera 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:

•

Indicates that the camera has an active power supply and is powered ON.

• (Between the Power and COM LEDs) The camera is in the camera

setup mode.

• 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).

• Indicates that the camera is in autoTRACK mode. The IR spinners are running

and the camera is attempting to acquire data from the TRP.

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• 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.

• Reserved for future use.

CameraMan Configuration Panel

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.

Figure 12. Configuration Panel

CameraMan Configuration Panel

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

activate the change.

Switch Bank A

Switch 7 (Baud Rate
Switch)
Switch 8 (Memory Lock
Select Switch)
Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Reserved for future use.

Center Control
Switches

Video Select Switch Non-functional
Base Unit Address Used to configure the address of the Camera.

Used to change the camera’s Baud Rate.

Can be used to prevent programmed settings
from being accidentally overridden.

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Section 1 — General

Switch Bank B

Switch 1 (Protocol Select
Switch)

Switch 4 (RF Commands
Switch)
Switch 5 (Preset Save) Used to determine how the preset settings will be

Switch 8 (Interlink Switch) Used to disable commands from being sent on

Switches 2, 3, 6 and 7 Reserved for future use.

Tally Light Interface Port

The Tally Light Interface Port (Figure 13) provides output and external
control for CameraMan Tally Light.

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.
Used to enable or disable the RF Receiver in the
CameraMan camera.

saved.

the RS-485 bus to other CameraMan devices.

Figure 13. Tally Light Interface Port

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Mounting the Camera

Mount the DIGITAL Camera on any flat, non-slick, non-metal surface with
a minimum supporting area of 8” x 8” by following these easy steps.

1. Check the selected camera location to ensure that there is enough

camera and cable clearance space (Figure 14) for the CameraMan to pan
and tilt without obstruction.

Note Do not mount the camera upside down, or with more than a 10o angle from

the horizontal.

Note To assist in placing the CameraMan to achieve optimum optical views, see the

respective appendix in this manual.

Figure 14. Clearance Diagram

Section 2

2. Locate the zero-degree position mark labeled FRONT on the bottom of

the base unit. This mark helps ensure that the base unit is calibrated
correctly. Point this indicator mark in the direction that best reflects the
center of travel in which the camera will be used (usually the center of
the room).

3. To ensure that the camera-mounting is not prone to vibrations, securely

fasten the camera to a rigid flat surface using a 1/4”-20 UNC cap screw
that does not extend into the base platform by more than 0.4”. (The
screw hole is provided in the base platform for this purpose. The cap
screw is not provided.) This screw should be hand-tightened. If
necessary, use a non-hardening threadlock to prevent the screw from
loosening.

Note Be sure to take environmental conditions into consideration when operating

the camera. Always operate the camera indoors, and follow the temperature
and humidity specifications.

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Section 2 — Mounting the Camera

Connecting the Camera System

Follow the instructions below to begin connecting the camera to the
system.

Note After connecting each cable to the camera, let it hang loosely behind the

Connecting Camera Control Cables

• On the back of the camera block (Figure 15), there are two cables. These
provide the camera lens, power, and video signals. The cables must be
attached for the camera to operate properly.

• Connect the 12-pin connector to the IRIS jack.

• Connect the 50-pin SCSI connector to the I/F REMOTE jack.

Figure 15. Back of Camera Block

camera. Then follow the instructions in Cable Restraint on page 21 before
attaching the other ends of the cable to other equipment. This relieves undue
stress on the cables and allows the camera to move freely.

Connecting the SDI Video Output

The 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera supports SDI format (270 Mbls component
out).

Connect to the BNC jack labeled SDI OUT on the back of the camera
shroud, using a standard SDI coaxial cable with a BNC connector.

Connecting to the RS-232 Port

The 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera provides for RS-232 communications using
the DB-9 jack on the back of the camera, labeled RS-232. This RS-232 port
can be used to control the CameraMan Camera from external devices such
as a PC or other vendor control system (i.e.: AMX, Crestron). Connect to

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this port using a standard computer cable with a DB-9 connector. When
used with a DIGITAL SHOT Director, this port operates at 19,200 Baud, No
Parity and software hand-shaking using Grass Valley High Reliability pro­tocol. Otherwise, the port operates at 9600 Baud, No Parity, and software
handshaking using Grass Valley High Reliability or Basic protocols.

Note To verify the protocol is being used, check the PROTOCOL switch on the con-

figuration panel on the back lower-right of the DIGITAL Camera.

Note The COM light above the RS-232 port is used to indicate communication

activity.

Connecting Camera Control Devices

There are several ways to control the CameraMan’s movement. The fol­lowing information explains how to connect and configure the included
Camera Control Keypad, or the optional DIGITAL SHOT Director.

Note Do not use the Camera Control Keypad and the CameraMan SHOT Director at

the same time.

Camera Control Keypad (or Tracking System Keypad)

The included Camera Control Keypad controls the camera’s movement via
wireless RF technology (up to 60 feet) or hard-wired connection (up to 250
feet). If you choose to use a Camera Control Keypad in the hard-wired
mode, follow these directions for installation.

1. Using the 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable included with your camera,

connect one end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery
compartment (Figure 16) of the keypad.

Figure 16. Keypad Battery Compartment

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack on the camera

control block, labeled PVI COM.

Note When the system is powered on, the light on the keypad should illuminate

momentarily, indicating the keypad is ready for operation. The light located
above the PVI COM port is used to indicate communication activity.

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Section 2 — Mounting the Camera

Note Using cable other than Grass Valley supplied cable for the PVI COM port may

DIGITAL SHOT Director

The optional DIGITAL SHOT Director multi-camera controller can be con­nected in hard-wired mode only. Follow these directions to connect the
DIGITAL SHOT Director to the CameraMan.

1. Using a standard RS-485 cable, connect one end of the cable to one of

the RS-485 jacks (either one) on the back of the Shot Director.

Figure 17. Back of SHOT Director

2. Connect the other end of the cable to:

cause damage.

• The jack labeled RS-485 on the camera control block for single camera
applications, or

• The T-Connector for multiple-camera applications. Then use the pro­vided 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable to connect the T-connector
to the camera’s RS-485 jack.

Note If using a Camera Control Keypad or DIGITAL SHOT Director, refer to the

respective operation manual. If it is unavailable, contact your local reseller or
Grass Valley.

Cable Restraint and System Power

Notice that, if left alone, the connected cables may impede camera move­ment. To prevent this, the 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera comes equipped with
two cable restrainers—one on the left back and one on the camera control
block. See Figure 18. Follow the instructions below to properly restrain the
cables and power-up the camera.

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Figure 18. Camera Cable Restraint

Cable Restraint

Cable Restraint and System Power

For upper (i.e. GEN LOCK) cable connections (if used)

1. Locate the cable restraint on the back left side of the camera.

2. Insert cable(s) through the cable restraint from left to right.

Note Allow 16” of cable between the restraint and the connection port to provide

enough slack for the camera’s tilting movement.

3. Tighten the restraint by pulling on the strap’s “free” end to prevent any

cable from becoming dislodged. (The cable restraint is reusable and
adjustable).

4. Group the cables with all the other cables connected to the connector

box and follow the instructions below to feed them through the lower
cable restraint.

For lower cable connections

1. Insert all cables (upper and lower) through the cable restraint from left

to right. This will result in the cables being located approximately in the
center of the camera, instead of near the edge.

2. Tighten the restraint by pulling on the strap’s “free” end to prevent any

cable from becoming dislodged.

Note To relieve undue stress on the camera and the cable connections, it is impor-

tant to fasten all cables using the cable restrainer on the back of the camera.

Note Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables for the camera to pan left and right

free of any constraints.

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Section 2 — Mounting the Camera

Power Supply Connection

Mount the Power Supply with any orientation, or on top of a table or roll­about unit by using the following steps.

1. Verify that the POWER switch, on the back of the camera, is turned OFF.

2. Plug the 5.5mm power supply cord connector into the DC POWER jack

on the back of the camera.

3. Connect the other end of the power supply to a 120/240 V ac power

source.

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Switch Configuration

Once connected to the power supply and control devices, the DIGITAL
Camera must be configured to work in the desired application. To begin,
remove the configuration plate on the back right side of the camera by
removing the two screws holding it in place. Behind it are the configuration
switches (Figure 19).

Figure 19. Configuration Switches

Section 3

Note All switches not discussed in this section should remain in the DOWN or OFF

position.

Switch Bank A

Dip Switch 7 (Baud Rate) Used to configure camera Baud Rate for the RS-

232 and RS-485 ports. Set the switch in the UP
position for 19,200 baud and the DOWN position
for 9600 baud. (The factory default is UP.)

Dip Switch 8 (Memory) For the majority of applications, this switch should

be set to the UP (UNLOCK) position. When in the
DOWN (LOCK) position, all programmed features
are locked and cannot be overridden. (The
factory default is UP.)

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Section 3 — Switch Configuration

Central Control
Switches

Base Unit Address Use the 16-position rotary switch labeled BASE

UNIT ADDRESS to set the unique identification
number for the specific CameraMan camera. If
using the optional Keypad, DIGITAL SHOT
Director, or another control system, refer to the
documentation provided with those accessories
for proper configuration.

Switch Bank B

Dip Switch 1 (Protocol) Selects the communication protocol to be used

by the RS-232 and RS-485 ports on the camera.
The High Reliability protocol includes some
advanced error checking that is not performed in
the Basic protocol. (The factory default is
DOWN.)

Dip Switch 4 (RF
Command)

In the DOWN position, the camera responds to
commands sent from an RF Keypad. In the UP
position, the RF receiver in the camera is
disabled and the camera cannot receive
commands directly from a wireless keypad. (The
factory default is DOWN.)

Note When using multiple cameras networked on the RS-485 bus, only one

camera should have its RF receiver enabled. Set switch 4 on the other
cameras to UP.

Dip Switch 5 (Preset Save) Determines how the preset settings are recalled.

DOWN recalls Manual Gain, Iris, and Focus
settings. UP recalls only the Auto settings for
presets and autoTRACK Views. (The factory
default is DOWN.)

Dip Switch 8 (Interlink) Use this feature in multi-camera applications.

When it is in the DOWN position, all commands
are passed onto the RS-485 communication bus
to the appropriate camera. For a single-camera
application, this switch setting does not matter.
(The factory default is DOWN.)

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System Startup

Note Before powering the CameraMan system, ensure all necessary connections

and configurations are complete

1. Just switch the Power button on the back of the CameraMan DIGITAL

Camera to the ON position. The Camera should automatically enter its
position calibration mode and then stop at the zero degree point.

2. Verify that the camera is now facing in the direction the “FRONT” label

was pointing during mounting.

3. If you are using the Camera Control Keypad or DIGITAL SHOT

Director, make sure its base unit address is the same as on the camera.
If they are, verify that the camera’s PAN and TILT functions are
working properly.

Section 4

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Section 4 — System Startup

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Troubleshooting

Should any problems occur with the CameraMan CPT 2018 3-CCD
DIGITAL Camera, please refer to the following guide. If questions or prob­lems still exist after troubleshooting, please contact your authorized Grass
Valley reseller or contact Grass Valley Customer Support directly.

Problem

The Camera’s Video is not working properly.

Solution

1. Verify that the SDI OUT connection is being used on the back of the

camera shroud.

2. Verify that the video output of the camera is connected to the

appropriate video input on the switcher or CODEC.

Problem

Appendix A

No communications through the RS-232 port.

Solution

1. Verify that the cable being used is wired correctly.

2. Verify that the PROTOCOL SELECT switch on the rear configuration

panel is set properly.

3. Verify that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the rear configuration panel

is set properly.

4. Does the COM light above the RS-232 port on the back of the camera

blink when you send a command through this port? If no, change the
cable and retry.

5. Verify that the POWER LED, on the front of the camera, is illuminated.

Also verify that the 12VDC indicator, on the rear of the camera block, is
illuminated. If the POWER LED is not lit, check the POWER switch to
make sure that it is ON, then verify that the Power Supply is connected
to the camera properly. If the 12VDC LED on the rear of the camera
block is not illuminated, verify that the I/F Remote SCSI cable is
connected properly.

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Appendix A — Troubleshooting

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Appendix B

Multi-Camera Applications

Note If the camera does not move, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of the

Camera Control Keypad, or DIGITAL SHOT Director manual.

Note If using more than one CameraMan 3-CCD DIGITAL Camera, the cameras

need to be set up in a “daisy-chain” network configuration using the following
steps:

1. Connect cameras together by plugging the Grass Valley T-connector

into the RS-485 port on the back of the camera.

2. Connect each camera using a 4-conductor cable, with 4-position

modular handset plugs wired straight-through:

•Pin 1 to Pin 1

•Pin 2 to Pin 2

•Pin 3 to Pin 3

•Pin 4 to Pin 4

Note Do NOT use a pre-wired standard phone cable. The wiring is different and

may cause damage.

3. Using the BASE UNIT ADDRESS rotary switch located on the back of

the Camera, configure each camera with a unique Base Unit Address;
i.e. Camera One set with address 0, Camera Two set with address 1, and
so on.

4. To control each camera with your Camera Control Keypad, the rotary

switch inside the keypad battery compartment must match the lowest
Base Unit Address in your system.

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Appendix B — Multi-Camera Applications

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