Grass Valley 3e CameraMan User Manual

CameraMan

3e 3-CCD CAMERA

Installation and Operations Manual

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JUNE 2005

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Table of Contents

List of Figures ix

CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Over­view 1

About this Manual 1

3-CCD Product Description 3

Recommended Accessories 4

3-CCD Camera Components 6

CameraMan Ports and Jacks 8

CameraMan LED Displays 9

CameraMan Configuration Switches 10

Connecting the CameraMan 3e 3­CCD Camera 13

Mounting the CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera
13

Connecting to the Camera System 15

Connecting Camera Control Devices 17

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Cable Restraint and System Power 19

Configuring the CameraMan 3e 3­CCD Camera 21

Switch Configuration 21

Using the CameraMan 3e 3-CCD
Camera 25

System Startup 25

Installing and Using the 3e Applica­tion 27

CameraMan 3e 3-CCD PC Application 27

Appendix A 31

CCU Default Settings 31

Appendix B 35

Multi-Camera Applications 35

Appendix C 37

Camera Specifications 37

Appendix D 39

Pin-Out Diagrams 39

Appendix E 41

Field-Of-View Specifications 41

Appendix F 43

Typical System Diagrams 43

Appendix G 45

Troubleshooting 45

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Appendix H 47

Warranty Information 47

Index 49

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List of Figures

3-CCD Camera Control Keypads 4
SHOT Director 4
SCRIPT Viewer Display 5
Front and Rear View of Camera 6
Mini Docking Station 6
Power Supply 7
Front and Back of T-Connector 7
Ports and Jacks 8
Configuration Panel 10
Camera Clearance Diagram 13
Bottom of Camera 14
Back of Camera with Video Outs 15
Back of Camera with RS-232 Port 16
Battery Compartment of Keypad 17
Back of SHOT Director 18
Back of Camera with Power 20
Configuration Plate 21
Back of Camera with Power 25
Camera Network 36
Distance’s Impact on FOV 41
Zoom’s Impact on FOV 42
Typical System Setup 43

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List of Figures

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Chapter 1
CameraMan 3e 3-CCD
Camera Overview

About this Manual

The CameraMan 3e 3-CCD 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 3e 3­CCD 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 this manual:

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

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

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Chapter 1

The terms Visibly Better, System II, IMAGE, Whis­perDRIVE Plus and General Pan/Tilt Camera Sys­tem are registered trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc.
in the United States of America. The terms Camera­Man and Grass Valley are registered logos in the
United States of America. Any commercial use of
these registered trademarks and logos is prohibited
by federal law.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change
specifications and warranty at any time without
notice or obligation.

Refer all Warranty and Servicing to the Grass Valley
Consumer Center listed in the back of this manual.

No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced
without express written consent of Grass Valley, Inc.
2000 Grass Valley, Inc.

DURACELL is a registered trademark of Duracell,
Inc.

The 3e 3-CCD Camera should include these
components:

• One CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera with Mini

Docking Station attached (when applicable)

• 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

The 3e 3-CCD Camera models addressed in this
manual include:

• CPT-3012-A3DS

• CSC-3012-A3DS

• CPC-3012-A3DS

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CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Overview

3-CCD Product Description

Product Description The 3-CCD Camera’s pan/tilt functions, zoom per-

The CameraMan 3e 3-CCD is compatible with the
SHOT Director JSC-2200 only.

The 3-CCD 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 in this section.

spective, focus and IMAGE settings can be con­trolled via Grass Valley’s Remote Control Keypad,
SHOT Director, or Tracking Keypad. In addition to
the camera-control the optional accessories pro­vide, they also provide multi-camera control and
store up to 125 presets per camera.

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

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Recommended Accessories

Camera Control Keypad

FIGURE 1.1 3-CCD Camera Control Keypads

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 standard keypad comes
standard with the Student Camera System, and the
Tracking Keypad comes standard with the Presenter
Camera Systems.

Chapter 1

SHOT Director

FIGURE 1.2 SHOT Director

Some applications require precise and flexible cam­era control. Grass Valley’s 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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CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Overview

CameraMan Tally Light

SCRIPT Viewer Display

For visual indication of which camera is selected in
a multi-camera application, the CameraMan Tally
Light provides a high intensity indication from an
easy-to-install interface on the rear of the camera. A
bright red indicator is mounted to the top of a 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 STUDIO,
as well as via an external closure connected to a
side-mounted Phoenix connector. All current 3-CCD
cameras are Tally Light compatible, and previous
models are factory upgradeable.

FIGURE 1.3 SCRIPT Viewer Display

Adding a full-feature teleprompting display that
moves with the camera is now available with the
addition of Grass Valley’s powerful SCRIP Viewer
system. The 15” 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.

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3-CCD Camera Components

This section includes a description of each part that
came with the CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera.

CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera

FIGURE 1.4 Front and Rear View of 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.

Mini Docking Station

Chapter 1

FIGURE 1.5 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 System was purchased, the
Mini Docking Station is not needed.

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CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Overview

CameraMan Power Supply

Connection Accessories

FIGURE 1.6 Power Supply

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

FIGURE 1.7 Front and Back of T-Connector

• RS-485 Connector “T”

• 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable

• 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable

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CameraMan Ports and Jacks

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

FIGURE 1.8 Ports and Jacks

VIDEO OUT This is a Composite Video Out signal on the left

and an SDI Video Out signal on the right.

PVI COM Jack 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.

RS-485 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.

Auxiliary

Communication Port

RS-232 Port Provides RS-232 communications to external

S-Video Jack Y/C

Provides communications to select Grass Valley
peripherals and provides capability for future
expansion.

devices such as PC’s or other vendor control
systems. This connector is a standard DB-9
(female).

Chapter 1

Cable Restrainer Helps keep cables from becoming disconnected,

or hindering the pan and tilt capabilities.

Composite Video Jack Y/Pr/Pb

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CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Overview

DC Power Jack Power input for the CameraMan Camera. Plug

CameraMan LED Displays

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

Power Used to power on/off the CameraMan Camera.

The SHOT Director can communicate with the cam­eras through either the RS-485 or RS-232 port.

On the front of the CameraMan 3e 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 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:

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).

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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 Non-functional.

CameraMan Configuration Switches

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

Chapter 1

FIGURE 1.9 Configuration Panel

Note: After changing any switch’s settings, turn the

camera off, then back on to activate the change.

Refer to page 21 for Dip Switch configuration.

Switch Bank A

Switch 7

(Baud Rate Switch)

Switch 8

(Memory Lock Select

Switch)

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

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Used to change the camera’s Baud Rate

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