Grass Valley CONTROL Center CameraMan User Manual

CameraMan

CONTROL CENTER

Installation and Operation Manual

L1201101 Rev B
1998

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Installation and Operations Manual

Table Of Contents

I. Meet Your CONTROL Center

▼ Congratulations On Your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

▼ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

▼ For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

▼ CONTROL Center Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

▼ Rear Panel and I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

II. Install Your CONTROL Center

▼ CONTROL Center Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

▼ Installing Your CONTROL Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

▼ Connecting Your Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

▼ Connecting Your Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

▼ Connecting Genlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front Panel Indicators And Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▼ Connecting Your CameraMan Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

III. Use Your CONTROL Center

▼ Knobs, Buttons, Slide Controls And Displays . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

▼ Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

▼ HOME Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

▼ Video/Audio Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

▼ Video And Audio Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

▼ Tally Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

▼ Additional HOME Menu Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

IV. Customize Your CONTROL Center

▼ CameraMan And CONTROL Center Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

▼ CameraMan Setup

• Setup Button Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Setup Camera Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

• Soft Stops Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

• Pan/Tilt Default Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

• Camera Default Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

▼ CONTROL Center Setup

• Setup CONTROL Center Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

• Setup Poll Cams Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▼ Setting Camera Movement Parameters

• Location Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Preset Speed and AutoTRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

• Using AutoTRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• AutoTRACK Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Tracking Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

• AutoTRACK LCD Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

▼ Controlling the Camera’s Video Parameters (3-CCD only)

• Menu LCD Menus (video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

• Camera Adjust LCD Menus and Submenus . . . . . .34-40

V. Appendices

▼ A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-43

▼ B: Glossary and Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

▼ C: Pin-out Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

▼ D: Default Reset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

▼ E: LCD Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

▼ Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Meet Your CONTROL Center

Page 1

Congratulations On Your Purchase

This manual covers the connection, conguration, and operation of your new CameraMan
CONTROL Center. The CONTROL Center combines robotic camera control, audio/video
switching, proven autoTRACK capabilities (in autoTRACK models), location
presets, and virtual CCU control for up to eight cameras.

The CONTROL Center consists of a two-piece design: the CONTROL Center Control Unit
connected via RS-232 to the CONTROL Center Switcher.

The CameraMan CONTROL Center can direct the storing and recalling of up to 99 presets (1-CCD
camera) or 125 presets (3-CCD & 2112 cameras) and up to 15 autoTRACK views per camera. For
precise, smooth camera control, the CONTROL Center oers variable-speed camera pan/tilt (1­CCD & 3-CCD) and variable-speed lens zooming (3-CCD & 2112) control through a joystick and
two slider bar adjustments. The powerful backlit LCD display and function buttons allow you to
adjust tracking views quickly, switch between audio/video devices, obtain pan/tilt position
readouts, and adjust each camera’s CCU settings (3-CCD only) on-the-y without compromising
the video.

You will see the following icons in this manual:

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

This icon alerts you to tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation, use, or
maintenance of your CameraMan CONTROL Center.

This icon refers you to the General Pan/Tilt Camera installations and operations
manual that came with your camera.

The CameraMan CONTROL Center is your key to the ultimate in camera control. The CameraMan CONTROL Center is designed for
use with CameraMan cameras. Use this manual in conjunction with the installation and operations manuals for your
Cameraman 1-CCD or 3-CCD cameras.

Important Note

The CameraMan CONTROL Center is available in two versions: Composite video or S-video.
It is also available with or without autoTRACK capability. The CONTROL Center is
compatible only with:

• CameraMan Systems with software revision 6.0 or higher.

• PRM (Programmable Response Module) software revision 2.4 or higher.

To verify the software revision number, remove its ROM card per the instructions in the
camera system’s installation and operation manuals. The revision number is located on the
label on each chip. For software upgrades or questions, please contact
Product Support at [phone].

Your CameraMan CONTROL Center should include

these components:

• One CONTROL Center Control Unit

• One Control Unit Power Supply

• One CONTROL Center Switcher

• One Switcher Power Cord

• Two 25 ft (7.6 m) CameraMan Communication Cable (RS-485)

• One 25 ft (7.6 m) Serial Cable (RS-232; female
to female)

• One 75-Ohm Terminator (Ext Ref)

• Four Self-sticking Rubber Pads

• One CONTROL Center Installation and Operations Manual

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General Information

Important Identification Numbers

Before starting to assemble and to use your CameraMan CONTROL Center, please take a
moment to find the Model and Serial number tag on your unit, and fill out the following
information.

Warning:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

PARKERVISION

™

MODEL # ________________

SERIAL # ________________

FCC ID # ________________

The terms Visibly Better, System II, IMAGE, WhisperDRIVE Plus, autoTRACK, MY TURN, and
General Pan/Tilt Camera System are registered trademarks of Grass Valley in the United
States of America.

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

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

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For Your Safety

Safety Notices

Instructions to the user:

1. Do not use this apparatus near water.

2. Clean only with a damp cloth.

3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

4. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

5. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug being damaged, liquid
being spilled or objects falling into the apparatus, the apparatus being exposed to rain or
moisture, not operating normally, or being dropped.

Safety Warning Graphics

The pictorial warnings placed on this equipment are for the user’s protection. Please
heed them.

Caution: Risk of Fire

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type T4A, 250 V~ fuse.
Pictorial warnings of this type give the type and rating of the specified replacement fuse.

Caution: Risk of Electrical shock

Where high voltage may be present, the pictorial warning on the right is used. This indicates
risk of electric shock. For your safety, DO NOT OPEN.

The following section describes important material and instructions regarding the installation and use. t.
Please:

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

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CameraMan CONTROL Center Components

The following information introduces you to each of the CONTROL Center components and their features.

CONTROL Center Control Unit: Standard Unit and autoTRACK Unit

The Control Unit is a unique multiple-camera control device combining pan/tilt, zoom, focus, Iris,
CCU (3-CCD), autoTRACK (on autoTRACK-equipped models), and audio/video switch control.

Models with autoTRACK have autoTRACK view buttons located just above the numerical
keypad. Standard Units have a nameplate in this position.

CONTROL Center Switcher

The Switcher provides switching capability from a maximum of eight audio/video sources to a
maximum of four audio/video outputs. It provides eight genlock outputs for synchronizing the
eight video sources. The genlock signal can be generated internally, or referenced to an
external signal. The front panel has LED displays and adjustment pots for sync level and
horizontal phase when an external reference source is connected to the Switcher. They are not
used when the internal reference signal is being used.

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CameraMan CONTROL Center Components

Power and Connection Accessories

• 25 ft (7.6 m) CameraMan Communication Cable (RS-485).

• 25 ft (7.6 m) Serial (RS-232 Female-Female) Cable.

• CONTROL Center Switcher power cord.

• US Power Supply: 120 VAC~, 60 Hz, 100 W, 18VDC

Power Supply with attached cords,

or International Power Supply: 100-240 VAC~, 50/60 Hz, 2.0A, 20VDC

Power Supply.

• 75-Ohm terminator (Switcher Unit is shipped with this terminator connected to an External
Reference BNC on the back panel)

International Power Supply
(Control Unit)

75 Ohm Terminator

US Power Supply
(Control Unit)

Communication Cable

RS-232 Cable

Switcher Power Cord

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Rear Panel Controls and I/O Connections

Rear panel: CONTROL Center Control Unit

▼ LCD Contrast Knob – Used to increase or decrease the contrast on the CONTROL

Center’s LCD Display.

▼ LCD Backlight Brightness Knob – Used to increase or decrease the

amount of light showing through the LCD Display.

▼ RS-485 Ports – Used to connect Control Unit to CameraMan cameras.
▼ COM 1 – RS-232 Jack (female) used to connect to a PC to update CONTROL Center

software.

▼ COM 2 – RS-232 Jack (male) used to connect the Control Unit to the Switcher.
▼ DC Power Jack – Used to supply power to the Control Unit.

Rear Panel: CONTROL Center Switcher

▼ AC Power Cord Input – Used to supply power to the Switcher.
▼ On/Off Power Switch – Used to turn switcher on and off.
▼ Black Burst Outputs – Eight BNC connectors used to connect to the

genlock inputs of up to eight video devices.

▼ External Reference Inputs – BNC connectors used to connect to an

external genlock source (when not used as a loop thru, open
connector must be terminated with a 75 Ohm terminator.)

▼ Control Unit Port – Used to connect Switcher to CONTROL Unit.

▼ Switch Inputs – Video— Eight self-terminating BNC (top illustration) or S-video mini-

DIN style (bottom illustration) connectors used to connect to various video input
sources.
Audio – Eight five-position “Phoenix”-style connectors used to connect to various
balanced/unbalanced audio input sources. Inputs can be switched independently or
configured to follow their respective video inputs. (see page 10)

▼ Switch Outputs – Video— Three PROGRAM and one PREVIEW BNC (top) or S-video

mini-DIN style (bottom) connections. The three program outputs can be independently
selected or grouped together.
Audio – Three Program and one PREVIEW “Phoenix”-style connectors used to connect
to various balanced/unbalanced audio output devices.

SV Model
S-video switcher
with mini-DIN
inputs and
outputs

CV Model
Composite video
switcher with BNC
inputs and outputs

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CONTROL Center Block Diagrams

Video I/O Connections

Input/output video connections from the Switcher rear panel to one or more devices are made
either by 75 Ohm coaxial cable terminated by BNC connectors(CV Model) or with S-video cable
terminated by mini-DIN connectors(SV Model).

Audio I/O Connections

Audio connections to one or more audio sources use cables with “Phoenix”- type connectors at
the Switcher.

Camera Control Connections

Camera Control connections from the Control Unit to CameraMan cameras use
RS-485 communication cables terminated by modular handset plugs. RS-485 “T”- style
connectors, or on some cameras, dual RS-485 ports, are used to daisy-chain up to 8 cameras
into a network.

Synchronizing Connections

Genlock connections from the Switcher to input sources are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cable
terminated by BNC connectors.

The following block diagrams explain how the CameraMan CONTROL Center connects to your cameras, video, audio, and external
synchronizing sources.

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Installing Your CONTROL Center

Now that you are acquainted with your CONTROL Center’s hardware components and features, you can install it using these
procedures:

Control Unit and Switcher

1. Ensure that you have access to AC power near the Control Unit and the Switcher.

2. Choose where you want the Switcher to be located. Either:

• Rack mount the Switcher using four screws (as shown).

• Place the Switcher on a at surface.

For skid-protection, attach the self-sticking rubber feet.

3. Place the Control Unit where desired.

4. Connect the DC power plug of the Control Unit’s power supply to the Control Unit’s DC power
port.

5. Connect the female end of the AC power cord to the Switcher’s AC power port.

6. Connect one end of the Serial cable (RS-232) to COM-2 port on the Control
Unit and the other end to the Control Unit port on the Switcher.

AC Power from
wall to switcher

RS-232 connection
between control
unit and switcher.

DC Power from
control unit to wall

Switcher rack mounted
using four screws (not
provided).

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Connecting Your Video

Switcher Video Connections

CameraMan Video Output to Switcher Inputs

1. Using cables with the appropriate BNC (composite) or mini-DIN (S-Video)
connectors, connect the video output from Camera one to the Switcher
video input one.

3-CCD CameraMan cameras have two BNC (composite) video out
jacks: one located at the top on the back of the camera block, and
the other on the mini docking station on the base unit. Either can
be used to connect to the switcher. For S-Video, use the jack on
the mini docking station.

2. Continue connecting CameraMan cameras in this fashion (Camera two video
output to Switcher video input two, Camera three video ouput to Switcher
video input three, etc.) until all CameraMan cameras have been connected.

All CameraMan cameras must be addressed so that their camera
number matches their video input number to the switcher (see
page 23).

Connecting Other Video Sources to Switcher Inputs

1. Once all CameraMan cameras have been connected, the unused video inputs
can be used for other video input devices (i.e. VTR’s, document cameras,
laser disc players, etc.)

2. Connect these devices using appropriate video cables.

Connecting Switcher Video Outputs

1. Using cables with the appropriate BNC (composite) or mini-DIN (S-Video)
connectors, connect Switcher video outputs 1-3 to the desired output devices
(i.e. broadcast video feed, program monitors, VTR’s, etc.)

2. Using a cable with the appropriate BNC (composite) or mini-DIN (S-Video)
connectors, connect the preview Switcher output to the preview monitor.

Refer to page 19 for details on how these outputs operate.

Connect other video source to
switcher’s video input jacks.

For S-Video systems,
use the S-Video jack
on the mini-docking
station

Connect monitors,
broadcast video
feeds, VTRs, etc.
to the switcher’s
video outputs.

Connect your
preview monitor
to the Preview
Output jack on
the switcher.

CameraMan
3-CCD cameras
have two
composite (BNC)
jacks. Use either
one to connect to
the switcher’s video
input. Connect up
to eight cameras.

Depending on the model you purchased, your CameraMan CONTROL Center supports either Composite or S-Video. The system
connects the same way for either video signal type. The following diagram shows a Composite (BNC) system:

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Connecting Your Audio

Switcher Audio Connections

The Switcher audio inputs will accept either balanced or unbalanced audio (mono or stereo).
Connect all inputs using the 5-position Phoenix connectors, according to the appropriate wiring
diagram.

If using audio from a CameraMan Presenter camera, the audio must be connected to
the same input number to which the video is connected.

It is usually easier to unplug the connector, make the wiring connections, and then
plug in the connector.

Switching Relationships

Any of the 8 audio inputs can be switched to any of the 4 audio outputs. However, when
switching video, there is, by default, a direct one-to-one relationship between audio and video
inputs (i.e. audio follows video). If desired, this relationship can be changed (refer to page 20).

For best results, connect each input source’s video and audio to the same input
number on the switcher. Do the same for each output source.

The chart below is an example of how to connect a typical system with one Presenter camera,
two General Pan/Tilt cameras, a VTR, and laser disc player used as video/audio inputs. In
addition, two program monitors, a VTR, and a preview monitor are used as video/audio
outputs.

Input

Source Video Audio

Presenter Camera . . . . . . . . . .Input 1 Input 1

General P/T Camera . . . . . . . . . .Input 2 NA

General P/T Camera . . . . . . . . . .Input 3 NA

VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Input 4 Input 4

Laser Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . .Input 5 Input 5

Output

Source Video Audio

Program Monitor 1 . . . . . . . . . .Output 1 Output 1

Program Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . .Output 2 Output 2

VTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Output 3 Output 3

Preview Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .Preview Preview

STEREO Audio Wiring

Balanced Unbalanced

MONO Audio Wiring

Balanced

or

Unbalanced

or

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Connecting Genlock

Genlock Connections — Internally Generated Reference Signals

The CONTROL Center contains an internal Black Burst generator in the Switcher Unit. Black
Burst signals are output to 8 BNC connectors on the back panel of the Switcher. Devices
connected to any of the Black Burst outputs can be synchronized (genlocked) to the internally­generated reference signal.

Connecting Sync Signals To CameraMan Cameras:

1. Using high-quality video coaxial cable (75 ohm), terminated with BNC connectors, connect
the genlock input on each of the CameraMan cameras to one of the Black Burst outputs
on the back panel of the Switcher.

2. If necessary, use the Control Unit to adjust the Horizontal (H) Phase and Sub-Carrier (SC)
Phase of each camera to compensate for cable distance and other timing differences in the
cameras (refer to page 40 for details).

Connecting Sync Signals To Other Video Sources:

1. Using high-quality video coaxial cable (75 ohm), terminated with BNC connectors, connect
the genlock input on each of the video sources to one of the Black Burst outputs on the
back panel of the Switcher.

2. If necessary, refer to the Owner’s Manual for the device to which you are connecting to
make timing adjustments.

Genlock Connections — External Reference Signals

If an external reference signal is connected to the Switcher unit, the internal Black Burst
generator will automatically use this signal as its reference. The adjustments and indicators on
the front panel of the Switcher are used for making minor adjustments to the sync signal.

External Reference (Loop Thru) Input

When an external genlock source is connected to the Control Center Switcher it can be
connected to either of the External Reference (Loop Thru) BNC connectors on the rear panel. If
the loop thru capability is not going to be used (i.e. connecting another genlockable device to
the remaining BNC) a 75 Ohm terminator must be connected to the remaining BNC. The inputs
accept either Black Burst or video but the video content must not extend below -20 IRE.

Connect up to eight cameras or
other video sources to Black Burst
outputs.

To external Black
Burst generator

75 Ohm Terminator

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Connecting Genlock

Front Panel Indicators and Adjustments

When using an external genlock source, the Switcher front panel LEDs help diagnose any
problems with genlocking. The LEDs provide information about the signal present at the
External Reference (loop thru) input. This feature is useful when trying to sync the CONTROL
Center and its associated devices to another sync source in a studio.

Sync-Level LEDs

• Green: proper level.

• Yellow: if either yellow is lit, then signal amplitude is out of tolerance.

• Red: amplitude too far from tolerance to achieve genlock. Unit will free run.

Sync-Level Adjust: Adjusts input signal until the green LED lights. Does not affect any output signal.

SC/H - Phase

• Green: all 3 green LEDs lit means input signal at Loop Thru meets RS-170A SC/H
specifications.

• Yellow and Green: 1 yellow and 2 greens lit means input signal has an SC/H error of
greater than 45 degrees.

• Center Green: if center green is not lit, then SC/H is beyond spec where Color Field One is
ambiguous and field lock is impossible.

Frequency

• Center Green: lit means input signal is correct frequency

• Yellow: if either yellow is lit, then frequency does not meet RS-170A specs although unit
may still genlock.

• Red: if either red is lit, then frequency is farther off spec and, if extremely off spec, then
the Unstable red LED will light.

Unstable: If lit, then the internal oscillator frequency would need an order of 2Hz change (out
of 3,579,545 Hz) within a single frame in order to maintain genlock with the incoming signal.

Genlocked: Lights green when unit achieves genlock.

Horizontal Phase Adjust: Adjusts the timing of the Black Burst output signal relative to the

external reference input signal.

If the external reference loop thru connector is not being used, be sure to terminate
the unused connector with a 75-ohm terminator (supplied).

75 Ohm Terminator

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Connecting Your CameraMan Cameras

Camera Communications

The CONTROL Center communicates with CameraMan cameras through a CameraMan
Communication RS-485 cable connected to an RS-485 out port on the Control Unit. A single
camera is connected by plugging one end of the communication cable (each end has a modular
handset plug) into the RS-485 port on the Control Unit and plugging the other end into the
RS-485 port on the mini or main docking station of the camera. Multiple cameras are daisy­chained together using additional communication cables and T-connectors if a camera has only
one RS-485 port or if the camera has two RS-485 ports, using additional cables and both ports.

Connecting to AC

The Power supply for the Control Unit and the AC cord for the Switcher were connected to
their units in the first installation steps. At this point, connect the AC plugs of the Control
Unit’s power supply and the Switcher’s power cord to AC outlets.

Do not power up until you have read the Power Up sequence in this manual.

After physically connecting all devices
and before Power Up, refer to page
23, the CameraMan and CONTROL
Center Setup section of this manual,
for information concerning camera
addresses and dip switch positions.

RS-485 from CONTROL
Center to T-Connector

T-Connector

RS-485 from T-Connector to
non-autoTRACK CameraMan

37-pin connector from
Main Docking Station to
autoTRACK equipped
CameraMan

RS-485 from T-Connector to
RS-485 IN port on Main
Docking Station

RS-485 from RS-485

OUT port on Main Docking

Station to up to 6 additional cameras

daisy-chained together