Sony IPT-DS2 Operating Instructions

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Intelligent Pantilter / Operating Instructions GB

IPT-DS2

Интеллектуальное панорамно-наклонное устройство /

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Пристрій для інтелектуального спостереження /

Інструкції з експлуатації

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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

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future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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For Customers in Europe

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU
Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.

Attention

The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household

product.

waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

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Table of contents

Notes on using the Intelligent Pantilter .............................................................5

Compatible camera models and functions .........................................6

Enjoy with Party-shot ...........................................................................................7

Identifying parts ....................................................................................................9

Preparing the unit............................................................................................... 11

Inserting batteries ............................................................................... 11

Attaching the camera to this unit ..................................................... 13

Starting automatic shooting .............................................................................. 17

Shooting using On-demand shot function ..................................................... 18

Changing the settings ........................................................................................ 19

Settings ................................................................................................. 19

Attaching the dedicated stand .......................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 23

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 25

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Notes on using the Intelligent Pantilter

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Refer to the operating instructions for your camera as well as this manual.

This unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof, or waterproof.

Precautions on use and storage locations

Do not use or keep this unit in locations subject to the following conditions.
Otherwise, this unit could malfunction.

Locations subject to extreme high temperature ˎ
Temperatures in a hot sun or closed automobiles during summer may be extremely
high, causing deformation or malfunction of this unit.
Locations under direct sunlight or near heaters ˎ
This may cause deformation or a malfunction of this unit.
Locations subject to vibration ˎ
Locations subject to strong magnetism ˎ
Locations subject to dust particles in a sandy place or the beach ˎ

Precautions on recorded data

Please note that Sony will not be liable for recorded data such as images and audio
data if you cannot record or play back due to a malfunction of the camera, memory
cards, or this unit and its accessories.

About installation

Use this unit where:

it is stable and flat. ˎ
the camera has a clear view of people’s faces. ˎ
there are no objects nearby that may fall over. ˎ

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Compatible camera models and functions

This unit can be used with the Sony digital still cameras (referred to below as
“camera”) in the following table. Compatible functions vary depending on the camera
model. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.

Functions

Camera models
DSC-

H70/W515PS/W560/
W570/W570D/W580

HX7/HX7V/HX9/HX9V/
WX7/WX9/WX10

TX100/TX100V B

Not all of those models are available in all countries and regions.

Attachment

A

A

On-demand shot

Still image

 

 

 

Intelligent

Sweep

Panorama

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Enjoy with Party-shot

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Party-shot rotates and shoots photos automatically. It detects the faces of subjects
using the function of the Cyber-shot camera and adjusts the composition
automatically.

Capture natural photos of everyone using “Automatic shooting”
function

The automatic shooting function captures everyone since no one has to be the
photographer. Because people are less aware of the camera, Party-shot makes it easier
to shoot more natural, smiling faces.

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Capture photos at a time of your choice using “On-demand
shot” function

If you press the On-demand shot button during automatic shooting, the camera
shoots photos at the timing of your choice. This lets people pose for photos and lets
you be in photos, too.

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Identifying parts








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Front Bottom

 On-demand shot

button or MENU
(stop) button

 Release button (dark

gray)

 Lock button (light

gray)

 Operation/battery

indicator

 Multi connector
 Tilt arm
 Camera clips
 ON/OFF (power)

switch

 Battery cover

On-demand shot button and MENU (stop) button

Button function assignment varies depending on your camera. You can tell which
button has which function from whether it is lit or not.

Lit: On-demand shot button ˎ
Not lit: MENU (stop) button ˎ

 Tripod receptacle

Use a commercially
available tripod with

5.5 mm or shorter
screws.

 Foot
 Protective cover

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Operation/battery indicator

Indicators light up or flash depending on the status of this unit.

Color Indicator status This unit status

White On Automatic shooting

Flashes once When a shot is taken

Flashes slowly When the ON/OFF (power) switch of this

Flashes rapidly The memory of the camera is full. / Lens

Red Flashes slowly Battery level is low.

Flashes rapidly Abnormal condition / Batteries have run out.

* The indicator may not flash depending on the status of this unit.

unit is used* / During setting screen display

cover is closed.

/ Some force is being applied to this unit.

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Preparing the unit

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Inserting batteries

You can use the following batteries.

Two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries ˎ
Two AA Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ˎ

1 Turn this unit off by sliding the ON/OFF (power) switch to OFF.
2 Open the battery cover.

3 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the

marks inside the compartment.

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4 Close the battery cover.

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Notes ¦

The batteries inserted in this unit only power this unit. They cannot power or ˎ
charge the camera.
Be careful not to touch the multi connector when holding this unit. ˎ
You cannot use manganese batteries. ˎ
Always use the same kind of batteries together. ˎ
Check the polarities of the batteries when inserting them into this unit. If you insert ˎ
the batteries in the wrong direction, this unit does not work.
Do not use a new or charged battery together with a dead battery. ˎ

To remove batteries

Turn this unit off and then remove the batteries.

Note ¦

When removing the batteries, be careful they do not fall and cause injury. ˎ

Tip ¼

Remove the batteries if this unit will not be used for a long period of time. ˎ

Battery level

If the battery level is low, the operation/battery indicator flashes slowly. If the battery
level gets lower, indicator flashes more rapidly and this unit automatically enters
standby mode.

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Attaching the camera to this unit

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Before attaching the camera

The internal memory and memory card have sufficient free space. ˎ
Install a fully charged battery pack into the camera. ˎ
Turn off the power of the camera. ˎ

1 Remove the protective cover.

2 Press the release button (dark gray) of this unit to open the camera

clips.

3 Check the “Attachment” item in the table of compatible functions

(page 6). Turn the camera to face in the desired direction.

Attachment A models according to the table of compatible models ˎ

Position the camera with its lens facing the SONY logo on this unit.

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Attachment B models according to the table of compatible models ˎ

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Position the camera with its LCD screen facing the SONY logo on this unit.

4 Align the multi connector at the bottom of the camera with the multi

connector on this unit. Attach the camera perpendicularly to the tilt
arm of this unit.

5 Slide the camera slowly until it is positioned almost at the center of

this unit.

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6 Press the lock button (light gray) of this unit to close the camera clips.

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Notes ¦

Do not slide the camera with the camera clips closed. Doing so may cause a ˎ
malfunction.
Make sure that the camera clips do not touch the lens or operating buttons of the ˎ
camera.

To remove the camera

 Turn off the power of the camera.
 After this unit stops, turn it off.
 Press the release button of this unit to open the camera clips.
 Lift up the camera with one hand while supporting the tilt arm with

the other.

 Press the lock button of this unit to close the camera clips.

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Notes ¦

When removing the camera, always lift it perpendicular to the tilt arm. ˎ
Forcibly removing the camera at an angle or sliding it sideways may damage it.
If you carry this unit somewhere, or if you do not intend to use it for a long time, ˎ
reattach the protective cover.
Attach the protective cover to this unit from the side of the lock button (light gray). ˎ

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Starting automatic shooting

1 Slide the ON/OFF (power) switch of this unit to ON.

This unit enters standby mode.

2 Set the power switch of the camera to ON.

Automatic shooting starts.

To finish automatic shooting

 Press the MENU (stop) button of this unit to stop automatic shooting.
 Turn off the power of the camera.

Notes ¦

Turning this unit off during automatic shooting forcibly turns off the power to this ˎ
unit. Do not do this except in an emergency.
If you lift this unit up during automatic shooting, the unit may determine it to ˎ
be an abnormal condition and its motor may stop and automatic shooting may
temporarily stop. In this case, automatic shooting is resumed when you put this unit
back in place.
The operation/battery indicator rapidly flashes red if you forcibly stop the rotation ˎ
or if an external force is applied to this unit during automatic shooting. In this case,
remove the force and then turn this unit off and back on.
When using this unit in public, be considerate of other people around you. ˎ
You cannot change the camera to play mode during automatic shooting. ˎ

Face detection function

Depending on the shooting environment, sometimes the camera may not detect ˎ
faces or may detect things other than faces.
If the camera does not detect any faces for a period of time, operation of this unit ˎ
may pause to save power.
The camera cannot detect faces that are too close or too far away. The appropriate ˎ
distance between a face and the camera is between 1m and 2m.
This unit automatically turns back on from pause status when a face is detected or if ˎ
you press the MENU (stop) button or lift the unit up.

Note ¦

Pressing the button too strongly may cause this unit to fall off the dedicated stand. ˎ

Tip ¼

When “To stop shooting, press Shooting button on Party-shot” is displayed on the ˎ
LCD of your camera, press the On-demand shot button of this unit.

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Shooting using On-demand shot function

On-demand shot is a function that lets you send recording instructions to the unit at
any time you like.
You can send instructions to record not only still images but also Intelligent Sweep
Panorama shots using the pan function of this unit. (Only with compatible camera
models)

Press the On-demand shot button during automatic shooting or setting
screen display.

The self-timer lamp of the camera flashes and face detection begins. When the camera
detects a face and finishes choosing the composition, there is a fast beeping and
shooting begins.
After finishing the On-demand shot, this unit returns to automatic shooting mode.

Notes ¦

There is no beep if the camera is set to mute. ˎ
Pressing the button too strongly may cause this unit to fall off the dedicated stand. ˎ

Tips ¼

Even if the camera cannot find a face, it takes a shot. ˎ
To cancel On-demand shot during operation, press the On-demand shot button ˎ
once more.
On panorama shooting, you cannot cancel On-demand shot after the composition ˎ
is set.
The camera may not be able to capture panoramic images properly if the subject or ˎ
camera moves too much. For details, refer to the user’s manual of your camera.

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Changing the settings

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1 During automatic shooting, press the MENU button on this unit.

This unit stops rotating and tilts the camera forward. Then the setting screen is
displayed on the LCD screen of the camera.

2 Select a setting item on the camera.

The settings vary depending on the camera model.
Automatic shooting is resumed after you change the settings.

Tips ¼

Operation varies depending on the camera model. For details refer to the operating ˎ
instructions of the camera.
The camera automatically turns off to save its battery pack when not operated for ˎ
more than 2 minutes during setting screen display. In this case, turn on the camera
again.

Settings

If you change the default setting, a setting value icon is displayed on the LCD of the ˎ
camera.
An underline indicates the default setting. ˎ

Rotation angle setting

ˎ (No Limit)

Rotates unlimited to follow a subject.

ˎ (180°)

Limits the face detection range to 180 degrees (90 degrees left and right from the
central position).

ˎ (90°)

Limits the face detection range to 90 degrees (45 degrees left and right from the
central position).

Tip ¼

The forward position (the central point of rotation) is reset after the following ˎ
operations.

When the power is turned onˋ
When the rotation angle is changedˋ
When this unit is lifted up and relocatedˋ

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Shooting frequency setting

ˎ (High)

High shooting frequency. A large number of pictures will be taken.

ˎ (Standard)

Standard shooting frequency. An average number of pictures will be taken.

ˎ (Low)

Low shooting frequency. A small number of pictures will be taken.

Flash setting

ˎ (Auto)

Automatically flashes according to shooting conditions.

ˎ (Off)

Does not flash in any conditions.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama shot setting
(Only camera models that support Intelligent Sweep Panorama
shooting)

ˎ (Still image)

Shoot still images during On-demand shot.

ˎ (iSweep Panorama)

Shoot Intelligent Sweep Panorama images during On-demand shot.

Panorama image size setting
(Only camera models that support Intelligent Sweep Panorama
shooting)

ˎ (Standard)

Shoot panorama images in standard size.

ˎ (Wide)

Shoot panorama images in wide size.

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Attaching the dedicated stand

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1 Insert the legs of the dedicated stand firmly into the mount.

2 To set this unit on the dedicated stand, align the projections on the

mount of the dedicated stand with the tripod receptacle of this unit.

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Notes ¦

Attach the camera to this unit before setting the unit on the dedicated stand. ˎ
Use the dedicated stand in a level place. ˎ
Do not apply a strong force to the dedicated stand. ˎ
Pressing the button too strongly may cause this unit to fall off the dedicated stand. ˎ
Hold the camera when operating it to prevent it from falling and causing injury. ˎ
Keep this unit away from people’s faces, especially children’s faces¸ to prevent injury ˎ
in case it falls.

To use a commercially available tripod

You can use a commercially available tripod instead of the dedicated stand. However,
some tripods cannot be used depending on the shape of the camera platform.

Notes ¦

Do not use force to tighten the tripod screw. ˎ
When this unit is attached to a tripod, do not lift the unit or swing the tripod ˎ
around.

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Troubleshooting

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If any problems occur with your products, refer to the following solutions.
If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Symptom Cause/Solution

The operation/battery indicator
flashes rapidly in white.

The operation/battery indicator
slowly flashes in red.

The operation/battery indicator
continues to flash rapidly in red.

The operation/battery indicator
rapidly flashes red and then
goes out.

This unit does not work. The batteries inserted in this unit have run ˎ

The camera does not turn on. The camera is not properly attached to this ˎ

The camera cannot be attached
properly to this unit or is
unstable.

The camera has no more available memory. ˎ

Remove the camera from this unit and 
delete some images.

The lens cover of the camera is closed. ˎ

Open the lens cover. 

The batteries are low. ˎ

Prepare new batteries. 

The camera is not attached to this unit. ˎ

Attach the camera to this unit. 

Something is caught on the tilt arm, or your ˎ
hand is pressing against this unit.

The batteries inserted in this unit have run ˎ
out.

Replace the batteries. (page 11) 

out.

Replace the batteries. (page 11) 

The battery pack installed in the camera has ˎ
run out.

Install a fully charged battery pack into 
the camera.

unit.

Attach the camera properly to this unit. 
(page 13)

The camera’s battery level is low. ˎ

Install charged battery pack in the camera. 

The camera is not fixed properly. ˎ

Attach the camera properly. (page 13) 

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Symptom Cause/Solution

No images are shot. The camera is set too far from or too close to ˎ

This unit stops moving during
use.

the subject.

Set the camera within the face detection 
range of the camera.
If there is only a small change in facial 
expression or composition, a shot may
not be taken right away even when a face
is detected.

The camera is in [Set to on for demo mode]. ˎ

Change the setting of the camera. For 
details, refer to the user’s manual of the
camera.

If the camera does not detect any faces, this ˎ
unit may stop operating.

Press the MENU (stop) button twice. 

The batteries inserted in this unit have run ˎ
out.

Replace the batteries. (page 11) 

The camera is not attached properly. ˎ

Attach the camera correctly. (page 13) 

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