ParkerVision CameraMan Installation And Operation Manual

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CameraMan

1-CCD Presenter Camera System

Installation and Operations Manual

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Table Of Contents

I. Meet Your Presenter System

▼ Congratulations on your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

▼ FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

▼ 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

• Multi-Camera Application

▼ 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

V. Setting Up Gen Lock with Your Tracking System Keypad

▼ Gen Lock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

VI. Appendices

▼ A:Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27

▼ B: Specifications and Clearance Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

▼ C: Pinout Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

▼ D: Typical System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

▼ E: Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

▼ F: Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Congratulations On Your Purchase!

The terms Visibly Better, IMAGE, and Digital RF 900, are registered trademarks of ParkerVision, Inc. in the United States of America. The terms CameraMan and ParkerVision are registered logos in the United States of America. Federal law prohibits any commercial use of these registered trademarks and logos.

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

Refer all Warranty and Servicing to the ParkerVision Product Support listed in the back of the Installation and Operations Manual that came with your CameraMan camera.

DURACELL

is a registered trademark of Duracell, Inc.

Your new ParkerVision Presenter Camera System uses proven automatic tracking technology to improve your distance learning, telemedicine, and videoconferencing applications. Use this manual with the 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera System Installation and Operations Manual that came with your CameraMan 1-CCD camera.

This manual covers the connection, configuration, and usage of your new Presenter Camera System. Along with basic pan, tilt, zoom, 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. All are covered in this manual.

If you have questions regarding the installation or operation of your CameraMan 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt camera, refer to the Installation and Operations Manual included with the camera.

You will see three icons throughout 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 1-CCD Camera Installation and Operations Manual that came with your camera.

Your 1-CCD Presenter Camera System should include these components:

• One 1-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 1-CCD Tracking System Keypad

• One 1-CCD Presenter Camera System Operations Manual

• One 1-CCD Tracking Ring Package Quick Reference Card

• One Tracking Ring Power Pack Pouch

FCC Compliance Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.

ParkerVision is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Presenter System Components

The Presenter Camera System comes with various pieces that use both infrared and RF autoTRACK technology to enable the CameraMan to follow you around the room automatically. If you have purchased this as an upgrade, your package will include all the necessary components except the camera.

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Product Description

The Presenter Camera System consists of the following components:

Main Docking Station

The Main Docking Station is the I/O center of your Presenter Camera System. It comes standard with two RF frequencies (alternate channels are available for special order). After you connect it to your CameraMan camera, you can control the camera’s video and audio output, as well as it’s movement via the tracking ring, tracking keypad, or another external control device. The Main Docking Station consists of:

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Main Docking Station with two antennas

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10’ multi-conductor cable with 37-pin D-sub connectors

Tracking Ring Package

The Tracking Ring Package uses ParkerVision’s patented autoTRACK™ technology to communicate with your CameraMan camera. By wearing the Tracking Ring, you can move freely around the room while the camera automatically follows your every move. This gives you the freedom to get up from the conference room table and walk to a flip chart without being dependent on a human camera operator or a system with a fixed or static-view camera. The Tracking Ring Package consists of:

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Tracking Ring with built-in microphone

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Tracking Ring Power Pack with a built-in 12-hour Rechargeable Battery

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Tracking Ring Power Pack Belt

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Battery Charger

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Tracking Ring Power Pack Pouch

Tracking System Keypad

The Tracking System Keypad

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lets you control camera features such as autoTRACK

Views, location presets, gen lock setup, and manual pan/tilt functions in either a wireless RF or a hard-wired mode. With icons illustrating every autoTRACK View button, you can easily understand what each camera view should look like.

Also available (sold separately)

Auxiliary Battery Pack (24 hour)

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Main Docking Station

Take a look at the back of your Main Docking Station. The diagram below shows the various connections and configuration switches.

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ANTENNA – RF receivers for the tracking power pack.

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RF CHANNEL SELECT – Used to select which RF channel the Main

Docking Station will use to communicate with the Tracking Ring Package.

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AUDIO: LEVEL SWITCH – Used to configure the level of the balanced

audio (XLR) output, available for either LINE or MIC level, depending on the type of audio system interfacing with the CameraMan system. The unbalanced output is LINE only.

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AUDIO: LEVEL ADJUST – Used to fine tune the level of the audio

outputs..

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S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT JACK – Provides direct S-Video video output

through standard mini-DIN jack (cable not provided).

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COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT JACK – Provides direct composite video output

through standard BNC-type jack (cable not provided).

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RS-485 IN and OUT JACKS – 4-position modular handset jacks used for

RS-485 communications between the camera system and other CameraMan devices.

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PVI COM JACK – 6-conductor RJ-11 jack used for communication with the

Tracking System Keypad in hard-wired mode.

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RS-232 PORT – Standard DB-9 (female) connector provides RS-232

communications capability for devices like PCs or other vendor-control systems.

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AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS PORT A – Provides communications to

select CameraMan peripherals. Do not use unless otherwise specified.

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AUDIO: BALANCED JACK – Standard XLR-type connector provides

balanced line or mic level audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar audio equipment.

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AUDIO: UNBALANCED JACK – Standard RCA-type connector provides

unbalanced, line level only mono audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar audio equipment.

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BASE UNIT PORT – 37-pin D-sub connector provides communication

between the Main Docking Station and the Camera System via a 10’ multiconductor cable .

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DC POWER – Power input for the Main Docking Station.

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Tracking Ring Package

Before connecting or using your Tracking Ring package, take a moment to learn about the various buttons, switches, and jacks.

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POWER INDICATOR LED – Lets you know when

power is ON (red) and when batteries are LOW (yellow).

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POWER SWITCH – Used to turn power pack and Tracking Ring on and off.

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AUDIO SWITCH – Used to turn Tracking Ring’s microphone on and off.

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TRACKING RING PORT – Used to connect Tracking Ring to power pack (see page 13).

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AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK PORT – Used to connect the optional auxiliary battery pack for extended use (see page 14).

Front Sensor/Mic

Back Sensor

Clip

Tracking Ring Port Connector

Tracking Ring Assembly

Belt Assembly

Clip power pack pouch on belt as shown

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CHARGER PORT – Used to connect battery charger to power pack.

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RF CHANNEL SWITCH – Used to select the RF channel the power pack will use to communicate with the Docking Station (MUST be the same as the Docking Station).

Power Pack

top view of power pack

Antenna

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Tracking System Keypad

Next, take a look at the front of your Tracking System Keypad. It is the control center for your Presenter Camera System and contains the following features.

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LOCATION PRESET SELECT – Used

to recall preset locations.

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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)

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ZOOM IN/OUT – Used to tighten

and widen the camera’s view.

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TRACKING FREEZE– Used to disengage

autoTRACK, and freeze the camera’s movement.

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SETUP– Used in conjunction with other

controls for advanced functions.

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IMAGE CONTROLS

–

Used to open and

close the iris.

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autoIMAGE – Used to allow the camera to

automatically adjust the brightness and darkness for each video picture.

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PAN/TILT – Used to Controls the

camera’sup/down, and left/right movement.

Use of the PAN/TILT arrow buttons will disengage the autoTRACK mode.

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Indicator LED– indicates Keypad is in

operation.

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SUBJECT POSITION CONTROLS– Used

to fine-tune the position of the subject while in autoTRACK mode.

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FOCUS– Used to

manually adjust visual clarity of the video picture. Used with SETUP button to increase and decrease Gain.

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autoFOCUS– Used to

allow the camera to automatically adjust the visual clarity of the video picture.

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Installing the Camera System

Removing the CameraMan Connector Block (Upgrade Only)

If you are performing initial installation of a system package, as opposed to an upgrade, this will not be necessary.

To remove the CameraMan Connector Block:

1. Turn OFF the POWER switch on the back of the Camera.

2. Disconnect all cables from the back of the camera.

3. Remove the screws which hold the connector block in place.

4. Pull outward on the connector block, unplugging it from the DB-37 connector. The Main Docking Station cable will plug into this port.

Mounting the Main Docking Station

The Main Docking Station can be mounted with any orientation, but it must be mounted within 10' (but not closer than 1’) of the autoTRACK Camera (use only the supplied CameraMan cable to connect the two units). Mount the Main Docking Station using the following guidelines:

1. Mount the Main Docking Station in the desired location. Be sure to leave sufficient space for access to the connections on the back panel.

2. Verify that the POWER switch on the front of the Main Docking Station is turned OFF.

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 so that they both point in a vertical direction 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 28.

Multi- Camera Applications

In a multi-camera application where it is desired to network multiple Cameras together, refer to the multi-camera section of the 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Installation and 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 that you’ve 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.

Connector Plate

DB-37 connector

Three screws through connector plate

Back of Main Docking Station

Installing two Tracking Systems in the same area will cause unpredictable results.

ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA 1

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPOSITE

VIDEO OUT

RF CHANNEL

POWER

TO CAMERA

A U D I O

LINE MIC

RS-485

OUT

PVI COM

RS-232 AUX. A

PARKER ISION

Made in USA

ARKER

ISION

AUXILIARY POWER

MAIN DOCKING STATION

DOWN

SWITCH BANK

-A-

SWITCH BANK

-B-

12345678

S-VIDEO

COMPOSITE BASE UNIT

ADDRESS

TALLY LIG HT INTERFACE

RS-232 connection to PC or other control device (If desired)

PVI COM connection: up to 250’

multi-conductor cable connection: up to 10’

PROTOCOL configuration switch

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Connecting to the Main Docking Station

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. It is important to verify that the POWER switch on the front of the Main Docking Station is turned OFF 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 will ensure that the cable will not become dislodged due to the motion of the CameraMan camera.

3. Connect the other end of the CameraMan cable to the MULTI-PIN connector on the back of the Main Docking Station.

Verify that the CameraMan Cable is supported in such a manner that the camera does not drag the cable as it moves. If the camera drags the cable, then the performance of the system may be compromised.

Connecting a Keypad/Controller

If desired, the Tracking System Keypad can be hard-wired to the Main Docking Station using a CameraMan Keypad Cable (provided).

1. Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery compartment of the keypad. (Remove batteries)

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. Look at the LED on the keypad, which should illuminate momentarily, indicating that the keypad is ready for operation.

Using cable other than a 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

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, Crestron). Connect to this port using a standard computer cable with a DB-9 connector. This port operates at 9600 baud (19,200 with CameraMan SHOT Director), No Parity, and software hand-shaking using CameraMan High-Reliability or Basic protocols (High Reliability only with SHOT Director). The LED located above the RS-232 port is used to indicate communication activity. If 9600 baud rate is selected, BASIC PROTOCOL must be selected as well.

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.

Now you can begin connecting your Main Docking Station to your CameraMan Camera System and your camera control devices.

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Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly

Using the clip on the back of the puch, attach the Tracking Ring Power Pack either 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 that 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.

Tracking Ring Sensors

1. Identify the sensors:

• Front Sensor: equipped with a built-in microphone and tracking sensor. It is identified by the main connector to the Power Pack.

• Back Sensor: equipped with the built-in tracking sensor only.

2. Slip the Tracking Ring around your neck.

3. Clip the Tracking Ring strap closed to form a complete circle around your neck.

4. Verify that the Front Sensor is lying flat and centered, just above chest level, and that the Back Sensor is lying flat on the back of your collar.

5. Plug the Tracking Ring Sensor Assembly connector into the port on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack.

The Front and Back Sensors require a direct line-of-sight link with the camera. The presenter must exercise caution to ensure that no clothing or hair covers either Sensor.

About the sensors

It is important to understand exactly how the autoTRACK Tracking Sensors work to obtain the maximum performance levels. The autoTRACK mode is an exclusive ParkerVision feature that enables the the camera to automatically track the subject wearing the Tracking Ring Package.

Since the Tracking Sensors require a direct line-of-sight link with the camera, the subject must exercise caution to ensure that no clothing or hair covers the Sensors. This will ensure constant communication with the CameraMan camera.

The Front Sensor should be lying flat and centered on the body, just above chest level. The Back Sensor should lie flat against the back of the collar or neck. When a presenter turns around to point to a flipchart, for example, the Back Sensor continues to receive the infrared tracking signal from the camera.

With the proper positioning of the sensors, the CameraMan camera provides 360° of coverage for the presenter wearing the Tracking Ring Package.

antenna should hang loosely

Back Sensor

Ensure that no hair or article of clothing covers the Tracking Sensors

Ensure that the sensors lie flat on the front and back

Front Sensor

Now you are 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.

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Configuring the Main Docking Station

There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station which must be set as follows:

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)

3. Set the AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST to the desired volume level. The default setting is zero (0)dbm.

Refer to Appendix B for specifications on the audio outputs.

Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need to configure its components.

Step 2: Audio Level Switch

Step 1: RF Channel Switches must match

Switch ON the POWER button on the front of the Main Docking Station. The CameraMan camera should automatically enter its position calibration mode and then stop at the 0° Pan/0° Tilt position. Verify that the base is now facing in the direction you pointed the FRONT label when mounting. This label is located on the bottom of the camera unit.

For more information on mounting the CameraMan, see the Installation and Operations Manual that came with the camera.

Powering Up

Before you can configure the rest of your Presenter Camera System, you need to turn the system power ON.

Main Docking Station Power Switch

Step 3: Audio Level Adjust

Main Docking Station

POWER

OFF

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