CameraMan
2018/3012 Presenter Camera System
Installation and Operation Manual
L1206101 Rev B
1998
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CameraMan® 2018/3012 Presenter Camera System
This manual covers the connection, configuration, and usage of your new Presenter Camera
System. Along with basic pan, tilt, zoom, focus and IMAGE control of your CameraMan
camera, the Presenter Camera System boasts advanced features and functionality. The system
comes with an input/output Main Docking Station, the Tracking Ring Package with built-in
microphone, and the wireless RF (or hard-wired) Tracking System Keypad from which
autoTRACK Views and other tracking functions are controlled.
If you have questions regarding the installation or operation of your CameraMan 3-CCD
General Pan/Tilt camera, refer to the installation and operations manual included with the
camera
Youll see three icons in this manual:
This icon alerts you to important instructions in the operation and maintenance of
your Camera Control Keypad.
This icon alerts you to tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation, use or
maintenance of your Camera Control Keypad.
This icon refers you to the 3-CCD Camera Installation and Operations Manual
that came with your camera.
Your 3-CCD Presenter Camera System should
include these components:
One 3-CCD Main Docking Station
One 10 Main Docking Station Cable
One Tracking Ring Power Pack
One Tracking Ring Sensor
One Tracking Ring Belt
One Power Pack Charger
One 3-CCD Tracking System Keypad
One 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Operations Manual
One 3-CCD Tracking Ring Package Quick Reference Card
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I. Meet Your Presenter System
▼ Congratulations on your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
▼ Presenter System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
▼ Main Docking Station Jacks and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
▼ Tracking Ring Package Jacks, Switches, and Assembly . . . . . . . .4
▼ Tracking System Keypad Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
II. Connect Your Presenter System
▼ Installing the Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Removing the CameraMan Connector Block
Mounting the Main Docking Station
▼ Connecting to the Main Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting the CameraMan Cable
Connecting a Keypad/Controller
Connecting to the RS-232 Port
▼ Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tracking Ring Sensors
III. Configure Your Presenter System
▼ Configuring the Main Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
▼ Configuring the Tracking System Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Tracking System Keypad
Understanding the Panning Motion
Re-Orienting the Pan Arrows
▼ Other Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel
autoTRACK Windows
IV. Use Your Presenter System
▼ System Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Tracking Ring Package
Rechargeable Battery
Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack
Audio Switch
▼ Using autoTRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
▼ Using autoTRACK Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
▼ Using the Subject Position and Pan/Tilt Arrows . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▼ Using autoFIND and Tracking Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▼ Using Location Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
▼ Controlling the Zoom, Focus and IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▼ Controlling the Camera Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
V. Appendices
▼ A:Specifications and Clearance Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
▼ B: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27
▼ C: Pinout Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
▼ D: Typical System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▼ E: Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Take a look at the back of your Main Docking Station. The diagram below shows the various connections and configuration switches.
1
RS-485 IN and OUT JACKS - 4-position modular handset jacks used for RS-
▼▼
485 communications between the camera system and other CameraMan
devices.
2
PVI COM JACK - 6-conductor RJ-11 jack used for communication with
▼▼
Tracking Keypad in hard-wired mode.
3
IR TRANSMIT JACK - Reserved for future use.
▼▼
6
▼▼
3
▼▼
▼▼11▼▼
7
▼▼
8
▼▼
1
▼▼
▼▼
2
▼▼
9
10
▼▼
4
S-VIDEO OUT JACK - Provides direct S-Video output through standard mini
▼▼
DIN jack (cable is not provided).
5
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT JACK - Provides direct composite video output
▼▼
through standard BNC-type jack (cable not provided).
6
ANTENNA - RF receivers for the tracking power pack.
▼▼
7
REMOTE DOCKING STATION PORT - Reserved for future use.
▼▼
13
▼▼
12
14
▼▼
4
▼▼
15
▼▼
5
▼▼
6
▼▼
16
▼▼
8
RF CHANNEL SELECT - Used to select which RF channel the Main Docking
▼▼
Station will use to communicate with the Tracking Ring Package.
9
RS-232 PORT - Standard DB-9 (female) connector provides RS-232
▼▼
communications capability for devices like PCs or other vendor control
systems.
10
AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS PORT A - Provides communications to
▼▼
select CameraMan peripherals. Do not use unless otherwise specified.
11
AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS PORT B - Provides communications to
▼▼
select CameraMan peripherals. Do not use unless otherwise specified.
12
AUDIO: BALANCED JACK - Standard XLR-type connector provides
▼▼
balanced, audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar audio
equipment.
13
AUDIO: UNBALANCED JACK - Standard RCA-type connector provides
▼▼
unbalanced, mono audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar
audio equipment.
14
AUDIO: LEVEL SWITCH - Used to configure the level of the audio
▼▼
balanced (XLR) output- either LINE or MIC level, depending on the type of
audio system interfacing with the CameraMan system.
15
BASE UNIT PORT - 10 multi-conductor, 37-pin D-sub connector provides
▼▼
communication between the Main Docking Station and the Camera
System.
16
DC POWER - Power input for the Main Docking Station.
▼▼
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Before connecting, or using your Tracking Ring package, take a moment to learn what the various buttons, switches and jacks are for.
Power Pack
POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS - Lets you know
▼
when power is ON (red) and when batteries are
LOW (yellow).
POWER SWITCH - Used to turn power pack and
▼
Tracking Ring on and off.
AUDIO SWITCH - Used to turn Tracking Rings
▼
microphone on and off.
TRACKING RING PORT - Used to connect
▼
Tracking Ring to power pack (see page 13).
top view of power pack
CHARGER PORT - Used to connect battery charger
▼
to power pack.
POWER PACK BELT CLIP - Used to connect battery
▼
charger to the power pack belt (or other belt).
RF CHANNEL SWITCH - Used to select the RF
▼
channel the power pack will use to communicate
with the Docking Station (they should be the same).
AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK PORT - Used
▼
to connect the optional auxiliary battery
pack for extended use (see page 14).
Tracking Ring Assembly
Back Sensor
Front Sensor
Tracking Ring Port
Connector
Clip
Belt Assembly
Clip power
pack on belt as
shown
Next, take a look at the front of your Tracking System Keypad. It is the control center for your Presenter Camera System and
is composed of the following features.
▼
SUBJECT POSITION CONTROLS - Used
to fine-tune the position of the subject
while in autoTRACK mode.
▼
LOCATION PRESET SELECT - Used
to recall preset locations.
▼
autoTRACK VIEWS - Used to change
the position and perspective of the
presenter in the video frame while
being tracked by the camera (choose
between Tight, Wide, Right and
Left).
▼
ON LIGHT - indicates that the Keypad
is operational.
▼
TRACKING FREEZE - Used to disengage
autoTRACK, and freeze the cameras
movement while in autoTRACK mode.
▼
SETUP Used in conjunction with other
controls for keypad customization and
camera setup.
Camera Setup Mode:
Used, when pressed simultaneously with
Mode Button to turn the keypads
Camera Setup Mode on and off.
▼
IMAGE CONTROLS - Used to brighten and
darken the video picture.
▼
ZOOM (IN/OUT) - Used to control
the tightness of the camera view.
Camera Setup Mode:
Menu (Zoom IN) Used to
toggle the on-screen menu display
on and off.
Bars (Zoom OUT) Used to toggle
the on-screen color bars on and off.
▼
FOCUS - Used to
manually adjust visual
clarity of the video
picture.
▼
MODE - Used, when
pressed simultaneously
with Setup (1) Button to
turn the keypads
Camera Setup Mode on
and off.
Camera Setup Mode:
White Balance Button (Brightness)
Used to automatically white balance the
camera.
▼
autoIMAGE - Used to allow the camera to
automatically adjust brightness and
darkness for each video picture.
▼
PAN/TILT - Used to Controls the cameras
up/down, and left/right movement.
Using the PAN/TILT arrow buttons
disengages the autoTRACK mode.
Camera Setup Mode:
MENU EDIT Used to navigate through
and adjust the camera settings found in
the on-screen menus.
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Now that youve identified the components of your Presenter Camera System, as well as their individual buttons, ports and jacks,
you can begin connecting them to your CameraMan camera.
Removing the CameraMan Connector Block (Upgrade Only)
Three (3) screws
If you are performing an initial installation of a system package, as opposed to an
upgrade, this is not necessary.
through connector
plate
Use the following procedure to remove the CameraMan Connector Block:
1. Turn the POWER switch on the back of the Camera OFF.
2. Disconnect all cables from the back of the camera.
3. Remove the screws that hold the connector block in place.
4. Pull the connector block out, unplugging it from the DB-37 connector. The Main
Docking Station cable plugs into this port.
Mounting the Main Docking Station
Connector Plate
You can mount the Main Docking Station with any orientation, but you must mount it within
10' of the autoTRACK camera (use only the supplied CameraMan cable to connect the two
DB-37 connector
units). Mount the Main Docking Station using the following guidelines:
1. Mount the Main Docking Station in the desired location. Be sure to leave enough
space for access to the connections on the back panel.
2. Verify that the POWER switch is OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station.
Back of Main Docking Station
3. Mount or place the CameraMan Power Supply in a convenient location near the
autoTRACK Docking station.
4. Plug the 5.5mm female connector from the power supply cord into the DC POWER
jack in the back of the docking station.
5. Plug the other end of the power supply into a 120 VAC outlet.
6. Connect the antennas to the appropriate connectors and position them both to point
vertically for optimum performance.
For best performance, locate the antennae in free space, at least 6" from the
camera or any wires, metal surfaces, wall, etc.
See the Main Docking Station Clearance diagram on page 24.
Multi- Camera Applications
In a multi-camera application, refer to the multi-camera section of the General Pan/Tilt
Operations Manual. Follow the appropriate procedure, using the RS-485 connections on the
back of the Main Docking Station instead of the connections on the back of the camera.
Now you can begin connecting your Main Docking Station to your CameraMan Camera System and your camera control devices.
Connecting the CameraMan Cable
The autoTRACK camera connects to the Main Docking Station using the supplied CameraMan 10'
multi-conductor cable with DB-37 connectors on both ends.
1. Verify that the POWER switch is turned OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station
before making this connection.
2. Connect the DB-37 male connector to the back of the CameraMan camera and secure the
connection using the two connector screws located on the cable connector. This ensures
that the cable does not become dislodged due to the motion of the CameraMan camera.
RS-232 connection to PC
or other control device
3. Connect the other end of the CameraMan cable to the BASE UNIT connector on the back
of the Main Docking Station.
Verify that the CameraMan Cable is supported so that the camera does not drag the
PVI COM connection:
up to 250
cable as it moves. If the camera drags the cable, then system performance may be
compromised.
Connecting a Keypad/Controller
The Tracking System Keypad can be hard-wired to the Main Docking Station using a CameraMan
Keypad Cable (provided separately).
1. Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery compartment of
the keypad.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack on the back of the Main Docking
Station, labeled PVI COM.
3. The light on the keypad should illuminate momentarily, indicating that the keypad is ready.
Using cable other than supplied cable for the PVI COM port may cause damage. The
Tracking System Keypad can be hard-wired up to a maximum distance of 250.
Connecting to the RS-232 Port
Multi-conductor cable
connection: up to 10
The Presenter Camera System provides for RS-232 communications using the DB-9 jack on the back
of the Main Docking Station, 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 or
Crestron). Connect to this port using a standard computer cable with a DB-9 connector. This port
PROTOCOL
configuration
switch
operates at 9600 Baud (19,200 with CameraMan SHOT Director), No Parity, and software handshaking using CameraMan High Reliability or Basic protocols (only High Reliability with SHOT
Director). The light located above the RS-232 port indicates communication activity.
Verify which protocol is being used by checking the PROTOCOL switch
(switch bank B- switch 1) on the back of the CameraMan camera.
For more information on setting the PROTOCOL on your CameraMan camera, see the
Installation and Operations Manual that came with the camera.
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Now youre ready to assemble the Tracking Ring Package and learn how to wear it properly to ensure that your CameraMan
camera follows you around the room.
Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly
Using the clip on the back, attach the Tracking Ring Power Pack directly to your clothing by
clipping it to your waistline or skirt, or to the Tracking Ring Power Pack Belt.
The Tracking Ring Power Pack must be worn so the antenna hangs loosely. Do not
place the Power Pack in your pocket. This interferes with the RF signal and may
affect the audio and tracking capability.
Ensure that
the sensors
lie flat on the
front and
back
antenna should
hang loosely
Ensure that no hair
or article of
clothing covers the
Tracking Sensors
Back Sensor
Front Sensor
Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need to configure its components.
There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station that must be set:
1. Set the RF CHANNEL switch to the desired channel. This
must match the setting on the Tracking Ring Power Pack. If
you experience any problems on one of the channels, switch
both to the alternate channel.
(Factory Default: UP position/ one dot)
2. Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to the desired audio output.
To have a mic-level audio signal, set this switch to MIC.
To have a line-level audio output, set this switch to LINE.
This switch setting will apply to the balanced audio output only.
(Factory Default: MIC)
Step 1:
RF Channel Switches must match
Step 2:
Audio Level Switch
Refer to Appendix B for specifications on the audio outputs.
Powering Up
Before you can configure the rest of your Presenter Camera System, you need to
turn on the systems power.
Switch the POWER button on the front of the Main Docking Station to ON. The
CameraMan camera should automatically enter its position calibration mode and then
stop at the zero degree point. Verify that the base is now facing in the direction you
pointed the FRONT label when mounting.
For more information on mounting the CameraMan, see the Installation and
Operations Manual that came with the camera.
Main Docking
Station Power
Switch
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Tracking System Keypad
Check the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located in the battery compartment of the
keypad) and verify that the selected setting corresponds to the setting of the BASE UNIT
ADDRESS switch on the back of the autoTRACK camera. If the two are different, adjust them
so that they correspond.
For more information on configuring the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the camera and
keypad, see page 7 in the Installation and Operations Manual that came with the
camera.
If the Tracking System Keypad is being used in the wireless RF mode:
1. Install the supplied AA batteries in the Tracking System Keypad by removing the
battery door and inserting the batteries into the battery compartment.
2. After installing the batteries, replace the battery door and press one of the pan keys.
3. Look to verify that the LED on the front of the keypad illuminates. This indicates that
the batteries are installed properly.
If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may be installed backwards. Reverse
the way the batteries are inserted, and try again.
If the batteries are inserted improperly, it will not damage the keypad, the
keypad will simply not work.
If the Tracking System Keypad is being used in the hard-wired mode, connect the CameraMan
Keypad Cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery compartment of the Tracking
System Keypad.
Keypad Address
Tracking System Keypad
in hard-wired mode
Battery
compartment
You do not need batteries installed in the Tracking System Keypad when it is being
used in the hard-wired mode.
Press the PAN and TILT arrows one at a time and verify that the camera is responding to the
keypad. The COM light on the front of the camera should flash with every command received
by the camera. If the autoTRACK light on the front of the camera is not illuminated, press one
of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the keypad. This should cause the autoTRACK light
to begin flashing.
Refer to pages 15 through 22 for details on using the Tracking System Keypad.
You can control the CameraMan cameras panning motion with either the PAN/TILT arrows on the bottom, or, when using
autoTRACK, the SUBJECT POSITION arrows on the top of your Tracking System Keypad. Understanding how the camera moves will
help you stay in control of your presentations.
Modification of the following features is not required for system operation, but they
are available if needed.
For information on configuring your CameraMan camera, refer to the Installation
and Operations Manual that came with the camera.
Example 1 (Default setting): Facing toward the camera
so you are seeing yourself. The camera sees you.
Understanding the Panning Motion
The PAN/TILT and SUBJECT POSITION arrows on your Tracking System Keypad are designed
to help you maneuver the camera both in and out of autoTRACK mode.
The default setting, shown in Example 1, is designed to operate as if you are facing the
CameraMan camera. Some examples of applications that would benefit from the default
settings are:
Distance Learning where you are the instructor.
Presentations where you are the presenter and the audience members are watching
you on a monitor.
Videoconferences where the you are an on-screen participant.
Any other application where you, the keypad controller, need to be on camera.
However, there are applications in which you do not need to face the camera (example 2), so
the default setting will not work. But when you want the camera to move right, the picture
moves left. These applications require that you re-orient the PAN arrows. Some examples of
applications that might benefit from this re-orientation are:
Presentations where you are not the presenter, but are controlling the cameras
movement.
Videoconferences where you are a moderator, but not an on-screen participant.
Applications where you are in a control room controlling the camera.
Any other application where you, the keypad controller, do not need to be on
camera.
Your line of sight
Example 2: Facing away from the camera so you see
the talent, or on-screen participants. The camera sees
what you see.
Re-Orienting the Pan Arrows
To re-orient (reverse) the default setting of the PAN arrows on your Camera Control Keypad,
use the following procedure:
1. Press the TRACKING FREEZE and SETUP buttons simultaneously.
2. The keypad will beep after about two seconds.
3. Release the buttons.
This will also reverse the operation of the SUBJECT POSITION arrows.
Your line of sight
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The following configurations, like the panning orientation, would apply to your specific application need.
Before changing the autoTRACK Window size, you will need to power up the tracking ring package. Refer to page 13.
Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel
Once the CameraMan camera is installed, you can configure the maximum PAN/TILT settings to
the application. The camera has a maximum PAN range of 359°, but comes programmed with
factory default settings of ±90° of PAN and ±25° of TILT. If desired, use the following procedure
to change the maximum position settings:
1. Press and hold SETUP.
2. Press and hold one of the PAN/TILT arrows until achieving the desired maximum position.
3. Release SETUP.
4. Listen for two beeps to indicate that the maximum position for that direction has been set.
180° Default Pan Settings
359° Maximum Pan Settings
50° Default Tilt Settings
Setup Button
Pan/TIlt
Arrows
Invisible autoTRACK Window
Video Frame
,
autoTRACK
View Buttons
Subject Position
Arrows
Setup Button
Once all necessary connections and configurations are made, you are ready to start up the rest of the system.
Tracking Ring Package
1. Power ON the CameraMan camera with the POWER switch on the Main Docking Station.
2. Set the Tracking Ring Power Pack's Power switch, located on the top of the unit, to ON.
The Power ON light on the Power Pack will illuminate.
If the Power ON light on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack does not
illuminate, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
3. Verify that the TRACKING UNIT STATUS light on the cameras display panel is
illuminated, indicating the communication link between the camera and the Tracking Ring.
4. Press one of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the keypad to activate the autoTRACK
functionality of the Camera System (the camera will not track until one of the autoTRACK
buttons is pressed). Once you are in autoTRACK mode, the autoTRACK light on the
cameras display panel will illuminate.
If the autoTRACK light on the CameraMans display panel is blinking, CameraMan is in
autoTRACK View
buttons on
Keypad
autoTRACK mode, but the link between CameraMan and the Tracking Ring is not active.
To establish this link, move into the CameraMans field-of-view (see the autoTRACK MODE or
Troubleshooting sections of this manual for further assistance).
Top view of Power Pack
illustrating battery LOW light
Rechargeable Battery
Top view of Power Pack illustrating
power switch and ON light
CameraMan display panel
tracking lights (ON when active)
The Tracking Ring Power Pack comes with a built-in 4-hour Rechargeable Battery. When the
battery is running low, the Battery LOW light on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack
illuminates. At this time the Tracking Ring Power Pack should be recharged or an Auxiliary
Battery Pack should be attached to the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
To recharge the battery:
1. Turn OFF the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
2. Set the switch on the front of the Battery Charger to TRACKING POWER PACK.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet and connect it to the Power Pack.
The Battery Charger takes two to three hours to recharge the Tracking Ring
Power Pack.
The light on the Battery Charger indicates when the battery is fully charged. If a battery is very
Top view of Power Pack
illustrating battery
charger jack
Tracking
Power Pack
switch on back
of battery
charger
low, the light on the charger flashes slowly. The light on the charge stays on while the battery
is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the light on the charger flashes quickly.
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Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack
An optional Rechargeable Auxiliary Battery Pack is available to connect with the Tracking Ring
Power Pack for extra long use. When attached to the Tracking Ring Power Pack, the Auxiliary
Battery Pack overrides the built-in 4-hour Battery. If you need more than 4 hours of use,
connect the Auxiliary Battery Pack to the Tracking Ring Power Pack. This provides up to 8 hours
of additional use.
To recharge the Auxiliary Battery Pack:
1. Turn OFF the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
2. Set the switch on the front of the Battery Charger to AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet and connect the Auxiliary Battery
Pack to the charger.
To get the maximum hours of use, use the 4-hour built-in battery first until the
Battery LOW light illuminates, and then attach the Auxiliary Battery Pack for an
additional 8 hours, giving you a total of 12 hours of use.
The Battery Charger takes 4 to 6 hours to recharge the Auxiliary Battery Pack.
Auxiliary Battery Pack plugged into
Power Pack and mounted on Tracking
Ring Power Pack Belt
Audio Switch
To activate Audio:
1. Set the AUDIO switch on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack to ON.
2. Speak at a normal level.
If you decide not to use the Audio feature of the Tracking Ring Package, the AUDIO switch on
the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack should be set to OFF.
Auxiliary Battery
Pack switch on
battery charger
Top view of Power Pack illustrating audio
switch and ON light
Your Presenter Camera Systems ability to follow a presenter around the room is unmatched in the industry. Now that youve
connected, configured, and powered up all the system components, you can begin to put them to use.
autoTRACK Mode
autoTRACK mode enables the CameraMan camera to follow a presenter that is wearing the
Tracking Ring Package. To engage the autoTRACK mode, press one of the four autoTRACK
View buttons on the Tracking System Keypad.
If you are using a Deluxe Camera System with Personal Locator Keypads, use the
following procedure:
1. When you are ready to begin autoTRACKing, press LOCK on the Chairperson
Locator Keypad to disable all Personal Locators from controlling the camera.
2. Press one of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the Tracking System
Keypad.
3. When you are finished autoTRACKing, press UNLOCK on the Chairperson
Locator Keypad.
For more information on the Personal Locator Keypads, see the CameraMan
Personal Locator System Operations Manual.
If the LOCK button is not used and a MY TURN button is pressed while autoTRACKing,
then the system disengages the autoTRACK mode and goes to the MY TURN position.
The autoTRACK modes operation requires the subject to be in the field-of-view of the
autoTRACK camera. Once the subject enters the field-of-view, the camera moves to lock onto
line-of-sight tracking.
If the subject becomes obscured from its line-of-sight, then the camera stops tracking and
returns to the HOME position (see page 21). However, momentary breaks (e.g., someone
walking through the line-of-sight) has minimal effects to the tracking performance.
Once the subject
enters the
field-of-view...
...the
CameraMan
camera moves
to lock onto
the line-of-sight
tracking
100° Field-of-view
Line-of-sight
Presenter
Presenter
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One of the keys to your Presenter Camera System is its ability to not only track you around the room, but memorize various views
and presets. These help you to make more effective and dynamic presentations.
autoTRACK Views Overview
You can choose from four autoTRACK Views to engage the
autoTRACK mode. These Views can be stored and recalled from
the Tracking System Keypad by pressing one of the autoTRACK
View buttons.
For example, when you make a presentation, you can change from
Tight autoTRACK view
a close head shot with the TIGHT autoTRACK View button, to
emphasize facial expressions, to a full body shot by pressing the
WIDE autoTRACK View button. Presenters can also share the
video screen with a flipchart or other key presentation areas with
the LEFT or RIGHT autoTRACK View buttons.
Each autoTRACK View stores and recalls a ZOOM perspective with
an IMAGE and focus setting.
Wide autoTRACK view
Changes in the Subject Position within the video frame also can
be stored. These functions enable the subject to fine-tune their
position in each of the autoTRACK Views.
For example, you may want to Zoom in slightly closer on the WIDE
autoTRACK View or adjust your position in the video frame more
to the left or right. This provides you with the flexibility to
customize each autoTRACK View to suit your needs.
Left autoTRACK view
The autoTRACK Views can be reset to accommodate these
changes using the procedures on the following pages.
Right autoTRACK view
TIGHT autoTRACK View
Press the TIGHT autoTRACK View button. The video frame should show a close
head shot of you. This view is used to emphasize facial expressions. If you would
Step 5
like to alter your image in this view, you will need to reset the Tight View.
To SET or CHANGE the tight autoTRACK View:
1. After pressing TIGHT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the
middle of the video frame.
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold TIGHT until you hear two beeps indicating the new setting is stored.
To RECALL the tight autoTRACK VIEW:
Press and release TIGHT View. The camera recalls the information stored with the TIGHT
button.
WIDE autoTRACK View
Press the WIDE autoTRACK View button. The video frame should show a wide
body shot of you. If you would like to alter your image in this view, you will need
to reset the Wide View.
Step 1
Steps
3 and 4
Step 2
Step 1
To SET or CHANGE the wide autoTRACK VIEW :
Step 5
1. After pressing WIDE View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the
middle of the video frame.
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold WIDE until you hear two beeps, indicating the new setting is stored.
To RECALL the wide autoTRACK VIEW:
Press and release WIDE View. The camera recalls the information stored in the WIDE
button.
Steps
3 and 4
Step 2
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RIGHT autoTRACK View
Press the RIGHT autoTRACK View button. Your image should now be offset to
the right side of the video frame. This view is used when the presenter wants to
share the video screen with key presentation areas (a left-handed presenter may
use this view while pointing to a flipchart). If you would like to alter your image
in this view, you will need to reset the Right View.
Step 5
To SET or CHANGE the right autoTRACK VIEW:
1. After pressing RIGHT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in
the middle of the video frame.
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
Step 2
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold RIGHT until you hear two beeps, indicating the new setting is stored.
To RECALL the right autoTRACK VIEW:
Press and release RIGHT View. The camera recalls the information stored in the RIGHT
button.
LEFT autoTRACK View
Press the LEFT autoTRACK View button. Your image should now be offset to the
left side of the video frame. This view is used when the presenter wants to share
the video screen with key presentation areas (a presenter who is right-handed may
use this view while pointing to a flipchart). If you would like to alter your image in
this view you will need to reset the Left View.
Step 1
Steps
3 and 4
Step 1
To SET or CHANGE the left autoTRACK VIEW:
1. After pressing LEFT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in
the middle of the video frame.
Step 5
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold LEFT until you hear two beeps, indicating the new setting is stored.
Step 2
To RECALL the left autoTRACK VIEW:
Press and release LEFT View. The camera recalls the information stored in the LEFT
button.
Steps
3 and 4
This section is dependent upon the orientation of your panning arrows. We have used the default orientation for the examples.
Subject Position Arrows
In the autoTRACK mode, press any one of the four directional Subject Position arrows to
adjust your location in the current autoTRACK View. Pressing the up, down, right or left
arrows changes the subject's position in the video frame.
Subject
Position
arrows
If the subject appears too
low in the frame...
If the subject appears too far
to the right in the frame...
...press the UP arrow to raise
the subjects position.
...press the LEFT arrow to
move the subjects position.
Manual Pan/Tilt Arrows
Press the up, down, right, or left PAN/TILT arrows to pan or tilt the autoTRACK camera in
that direction.
By pressing any of the PAN/TILT arrows in the Camera Control section of the
Tracking System Keypad, you will disengage the autoTRACK mode.
To reactivate the autoTRACK mode, press any of the four autoTRACK View
buttons. This will engage the autoFIND mode. When the presenter is in the field-ofview, CameraMan locks onto line-of-sight tracking in the view selected.
Manual
Pan/Tilt
arrows
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autoFIND
These Presenter Camera System features will help you to take control of your presentations.
When you press an autoTRACK View button to enable autoTRACK, the CameraMan
will automatically begin panning toward the HOME position (see page 21), looking
for the Tracking Ring Sensor. This process is known as autoFIND.
100° Field-of-view
Presenter
Once CameraMan reaches the HOME position,
it will stop if you are not in the field-of-view.
Once you enters the field-of-view...
100° Field-of-view
Presenter
...the camera moves to lock onto line-of-sight
tracking.
Line-of-sight
If you are not in the autoTRACK mode and are out of the field-of-view, to activate the
autoFIND feature you must press any of the four autoTRACK View buttons. The
autoTRACK light on the CameraMans display panel will then begin blinking until the
camera moves to lock onto line-of-sight tracking. The light will then stay illuminated to
indicate that you are in the cameras line-of-sight.
autoTRACK Mode Status light:
Is ON when locked onto line-of-sight tracking
Blinks during autoFIND.
Tracking Freeze
While in the autoTRACK mode, the presenter can stop or "freeze" the cameras movement by
pressing the TRACKING FREEZE button.
Presenter
By pressing the TRACKING FREEZE button, the autoTRACK mode will disengage.
For example, you may want to use this feature when making a presentation in front of a
flipchart. You may be offset to the right or left autoTRACK View and be making notes on the
flipchart.
Now you can press the TRACKING FREEZE button and walk away from the flipchart while still
If you want to walk away from the flipchart
and lock the camera into position...
speaking. This enables the camera to freeze and lock on the flipchart so that those either
attending the videoconference, or viewing the videotape, can continue to study it while the
you, the speaker, are no longer in the video frame.
To reactivate the autoTRACK mode, simply press any of the four autoTRACK View
buttons. This will engage the autoFIND mode. When you are within the field-ofview, CameraMan will lock onto line-of-sight tracking in the view selected.
...press the TRACKING FREEZE button, which will
stop the cameras movement until you re-activate
the autoTRACK function.
Location Presets allow you to make your presentations more effective by incorporating other media, such as maps, flipcharts,
overheads, etc.. Using the Presenter Keypad, you can store and recall a PAN/TILT position, ZOOM perspective, FOCUS and an
IMAGE for each Location Preset.
Home Preset
The first Location Preset position is the HOME position. This is the Preset Location that you will
use most often.
For example, you may want to program the HOME position at a podium or the conference
room table, where most of the speaking is likely to take place. This Preset can be recalled at
any time during a videoconference or videotaping session.
The HOME position is also used as a default position while in the tracking mode.
This means that during tracking, if the line-of-sight between the camera and the
Tracking Ring is obstructed, the camera will automatically return to the HOME
position. Please see pages 15 and 20 for more information.
The Location Preset HOME button is factory set for the autoTRACK Camera to be
facing straight ahead (in the direction of the "front" label on the bottom of the
camera.) This factory setting can be reset by the presenter to accommodate his or
her needs.
Preset 2 and Preset 3
The other two Location Presets can be used to store key presentation areas such as a map or
other visual aids. These Presets can also be recalled at any time during a videoconference.
To SET or CHANGE Home, Preset 2, or Preset 3:
1. After selecting a Preset, use the PAN/TILT arrows to move the camera to the desired
location.
2. Only when desired, use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective.
3. Only when desired, use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point.
4. Only when desired, use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark
contrast.
5. Press and hold any of the three Location Preset buttons (HOME, PRESET2 or PRESET3)
until you hear two beeps.
To RECALL a Location Preset:
Press and release the desired Location Preset button (HOME, PRESET2 or PRESET3). The
CameraMan will then move to the memorized location and recall the information stored
for that Preset.
Pressing any of the Location Presets on the Tracking System Keypad will disengage
the autoTRACK mode.
To reactivate the autoTRACK mode, simply press any of the four autoTRACK View
buttons. The camera will then go into the autoFIND mode until you are in the
cameras line-of-sight. The Camera will then begin tracking you in the view selected.
Step 2
Step 5
Steps
3 and 4
Step 1
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These control features help ensure that your video looks great...whether you control the image, or let the camera do it
automatically.
Image Settings
The IMAGE setting adjusts the picture brightness in
the video frame.
Manual Setting
By pressing either IMAGE button, the camera's
Image control will automatically become a manual
adjustment.
To Manually Control Image:
Press the top IMAGE button to brighten the picture.
Press the bottom IMAGE button to darken the picture.
The Image can be adjusted manually and can be stored
in a Location Preset or an autoTRACK View.
For example, you may want to use the Manual Image
setting when you are not fully satisfied that the video
image is as dark or light as it should be. Otherwise, the
Image setting will automatically adjust itself to the
lighting conditions in all areas of the room.
Automatic Setting
In this mode, CameraMan will automatically adjust the
Image (light & dark) for each camera view.
Press the autoIMAGE button to enable
automatic operation of the CameraMans
Image function.
Focus Setting
The Focus setting adjusts the lens for visual clarity of the
video picture. To control the focus:
Press the top FOCUS button to adjust the lens for
objects closer to the camera.
Press the bottom FOCUS button to adjust the lens
for objects farther from the camera.
Zoom Perspective
Press the Zoom IN button for the camera to
zoom in for a tighter view.
Press the Zoom OUT button for the camera to
zoom out for a wider view.
The Zoom can be adjusted manually and
can be stored in a Location Preset or
an autoTRACK View.
The autoIMAGE can be stored in a Location Preset or an
autoTRACK View.
The Camera Setup Mode buttons (with green text) on your keypad allow you to adjust the cameras settings via four on-screen
menus. These adjustments should be made by qualified technical personnel only.
Important Note: If your system includes a CameraMan SHOT Director, make these adjustments only with the SHOT Director. Do
not use the Keypad.
Adjusting the Camera Setup Mode Settings
SETUP and MODE Buttons
To enter the camera setup mode:
Press and hold the SETUP and MODE buttons simultaneously for 2.5 seconds. The
keypad should beep once.
Release both buttons.
SETUP button
The camera will flash, and an on-screen menu will appear when it enters the camera
setup mode.
MENU EDIT arrows
To select a setting, or the value of a setting, use the PAN/TILT MENU EDIT left/right, and
up/down arrows on your keypad.
tilt UP: moves the on-screen cursor up.
tilt DOWN: moves the on-screen cursor down.
pan RIGHT: increases, or changes the setting.
pan LEFT: decreases, or changes the setting.
MODE button
MENU EDIT arrows
To change between the various on-screen settings menus:
Place the cursor on the first line of the menu using the menu edit UP and DOWN
arrows.
Select the menu page (1-4) using the menu edit LEFT and RIGHT arrows.
MENU button
For more information on the on-screen camera settings and their functionality,
refer to the CameraMan installation and operations manual that came with your
camera.
When accessing the on-screen camera settings, do not change the BAUD RATE
as this may impact the cameras communication links.
BARS button
MENU Button
Press the Menu button to toggle between the on-screen settings menu and the video image.
BARS Button
Press the Bars button to toggle between the on-screen color bars and the video image.
WHITE BALANCE button
White Balance Button
Press the button next to the W to automatically set the white balance in the camera setup
mode.
Once all adjustments have been made, the camera must be returned to the system mode for
normal operation. Just follow the same directions to enter camera setup mode (listed above).
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The following specifications are for the Main Docking Station, Tracking Ring Package, and Tracking System Keypad. For
specifications on your CameraMan camera, refer to the installations and operations manual that came with your camera.
Specifications
Main Docking Station
Video Out (75 ohm): . . . . . . Composite or S-Video
NTSC
Y: VS 1.0 Vp-p Sync negative C: Burst 0.286 Vp-p
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p Composite
PAL
Y: 1.0Vp-p Sync negative C: Burst 0.300 Vp-p
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p Composite
Audio Out: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balanced (XLR) into 600 ohms, Unbalanced (RCA) into 40K ohms
Line Level Out:. . . . . . . . . . . 0dBv (Balanced or Unbalanced)
Mic Level Out: . . . . . . . . . . . -40dBv (Balanced only)
RS-232 Port:. . . . . . . . . . . . . DB-9 (female) connector
Power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US: 120V, 60Hz AC power supply, INTL: 100-240V, 50-60Hz AC
100 W maximum consumption
Temperature:. . . . . . . . . . . . 32° to 100° F
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.64" L x 6.65" W x 2.6" H
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lbs.
Tracking Ring Package
Docking Station Clearance Diagram
Tracking Range: . . . . . . . . . . Up to 60 ft. from autoTRACK Camera
Wireless Audio: . . . . . . . . . . 60 ft. from Main Docking Station (typical)
RF Tracking Freq.:. . . . . . . . . Standard A/B: 209.3 MHz/212.5 MHz
Standard C/D: 208.1 MHz/211.3 MHz
Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6" L x 2.8" W x 1.0" H
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 hours per charge
8 hour auxiliary battery (optional)
Tracking System Keypad
RF Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ft. from autoTRACK Camera (typical)
Hard-wired Range: . . . . . . . . 250 ft. from autoTRACK Camera (typical)
Power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) AA DURACELL® batteries
Dimensions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0" L x 2.20" W x 0.85" H
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
(904) 596-3500.
Problem: The CameraMan autoTRACK Camera will not follow the Tracking
Front of CameraMan Camera
Ring Package.
Solution: 1. Is the POWER light on the CameraMans front panel illuminated?
If it is illuminated, proceed to step #2.
If it is not illuminated, make sure the Main Docking Station is
plugged in and its POWER switch located on the front panel is
moved to the ON position. The POWER light on the front of the
Main Docking Station should be illuminated.
2. Is the TRACKING UNIT STATUS light on the cameras front panel
illuminated?
If it is ON, proceed to step #3.
If it is OFF, make sure the Tracking Ring Power Pack is powered
ON.
If it is still OFF, check the Battery LOW light on the top of the
Tracking Ring Power Pack. If the Battery LOW light is illuminated,
then the battery is low and needs to be recharged.
If both the ON light and the LOW light on the top of the Power
Pack are not illuminated, then the battery may be completely
discharged and needs to be fully recharged.
If the battery is fully charged and the TRACKING UNIT STATUS
Step 1:
Is POWER light
ON?
light is still OFF, check that the RF CHANNEL switch on the back
Step 2:
Is TRACKING
UNIT STATUS
light ON?
of the Main Docking Station matches the position of the RF
Channel switch on the back of the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
Step 3:
Is autoTRACK light
FLASHING?
3. Is the autoTRACK light on the cameras display panel illuminated or
flashing?
If it is ON, proceed to step #4.
Power ON?
Battery
Charged?
If it is OFF, use the Tracking System Keypad to select one of the
four autoTRACK View buttons.
4. If the POWER and the TRACKING UNIT STATUS lights are illuminated,
and the autoTRACK light is blinking,
RF Switch set to
the same
channel?
Check to make sure that the Tracking Ring Sensors are attached
properly and are not covered by hair or clothing.
Be sure that you are standing in the field-of-view of the camera.
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Problem: The CameraMan Cameras autoTRACK operation is irregular.
Solution: 1. Check the Battery LOW light on the top of the Tracking Ring Power
Battery
Charged?
Pack. If the light is illuminated, the battery is low and needs to be
recharged.
2. If the battery is charged, you may need to change the RF frequency on
which the CameraMan is currently operating. To do this, change the
position of the RF CHANNEL switch on the back of the Main Docking
Station and RF CHANNEL switch on the back of the Tracking Ring Power
Pack to the opposite setting (both switch positions must match).
3. Inspect the CameraMan Cameras location to verify that no
obstructions, such as the main power cable, are impeding its ability to
freely pan left and right or tilt up and down.
4. Verify that both antennas are connected to the Main Docking Station
and that no wires or metal objects are touching either antenna.
5. Check the battery in the Tracking System Keypad.
Note: The Keypad takes (2) AA batteries with a lifespan of two
to three months with average use. The Keypad will indicate
that its battery is low with a long beep when any button is
pressed. At that time, the battery should be replaced.
Problem: The Tracking Ring Units audio is not working.
Solution: 1. Check to make sure that the AUDIO switch is set to the ON position.
2.Check the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack to make sure the
Tracking Ring is plugged into the port marked TRACKING RING.
3.Check to see if the AUDIO light on the back of the Docking Station
illuminates when the microphone is receiving audio.
Audio
ON?
RF Switch set to
the same
channel?
Plugged In?
The light will only illuminate while speaking into the Tracking
Ring microphone.
4. If the AUDIO light on the back of the Main Docking Station illuminates
and you are still not receiving audio, you may have a wiring problem
from the Main Docking Station to the audio system. If this is the case,
please contact your CameraMan System Installer.
Audio Light ON?
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Keypad Address
correct?
Battery in place?
Cable in PVI Com Port?
Does Video
Select
Switch on
camera match
connection?
Is PROTOCOL
SELECT
correct?
Does the RS-232
light blink?
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Youll find the following pinout connections on the back of your Main Docking Station. These diagrams are for your reference.
PVI COM
RJ-11
RS-485
Four position
Modular Handset
Pin Signal
1 12v
2 12v
3 Ground
4 Signal A
5 Signal B
6 Ground
Pin Signal
1 Ground
2 Signal A
3 Signal B
4 Ground
Y
Y Ground
C
C Ground
S-Video Connector
Video (1Vpp)
Ground
Composite Video
BNC Connector
(75 ohms)
9-pin Female D-9 Sub
Balanced
Audio Out
Pin Signal
2 Transmit
3 Receive
5 Ground
1,4,6-9 Not Used
Pin Signal
1 Common
2 Signal 1
3 Signal 2
+ 18v DC
Ground
5.5mm DC Power
Connector
Audio
Ground
Unbalanced
Audio Out
Appendix D: Typical System Diagram
Below is a typical setup for your Presenter Camera System. The items in the diagram are not to scale.
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the
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms
The following are terms used throughout the Presenter Camera System Operations Manual that will assist you in understanding
the use of the CameraMan system.
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