
RCC1000
Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Controller
User Manual

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This controller is designed for Sony pan/tilt/zoom cameras and supports VISCA
protocol. It has all the functions of the Sony PTZ camera handheld remote controller
and adds a touch sensitive joystick control. In addition to the joystick and keyboard, the
controller has an LCD screen for displaying commands and the camera's working
status.
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Controller Features
Supports VISCA protocol
Set and call presets of Sony PTZ cameras
Communication modes: RS232, RS422, RS485
All camera settings/functions can be set conveniently through function keys
Control up to seven Sony PTZ cameras with one controller in a daisy-chain
configuration
Touch sensitive joystick control of pan, tilt and zoom speed
Selectable speed range of pan/tilt control (low, medium or high)
Supports password lock of camera function keys
Key-press sound ('beep') on/off function
Precautions:
The LCD is fragile. Avoid long exposure under strong light.
The controller should be used within the specified temperature and humidity
ranges (see chart below).
Follow the connection method defined in this manual.
Although the controller is of durable metal construction, care must be taken to
avoid dropping the unit as internal parts could be damaged. Product should be
packed in original or adequate packaging whenever transported.
Specifications:
Power Supply 12V +/-10%
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Communication RS232, RS422, RS485
Baud Rate 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps
Ports RS232 and RS422 port
Display Blue LCD screen
Size 4200mm (l) x 260mm (w) x 170mm (h)
Included Accessories:
Power Supply 12 VDC AC Adapter
Cable 8 Foot VISCA EVI CONTROL CABLE (9pin D-Sub
Instruction Manual
°C~55°C
-10
⩽90% RH
to 8 pin Mini Din)
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Keyboard
Camera function keys
[Auto] Enable auto focus
[Manual] Enable manual focus
[Preset] Camera preset setup (See 'Setting Up and Recalling Camera
Preset Positions' for more details.)
[Data Screen] Displays on-screen camera menu. At this time, the on-screen
menu cannot be controlled with the RCC1000. These functions
can be accessed/controlled using the [Menu] key on the
controller. See 'Camera Functions' for more details.
[Back Light] Turn on/off back light compensation
[Call] Recall camera preset (See 'Setting Up and Recalling Camera
Preset Positions' for more details.)
[Home] Move camera to home position
[P-T Reset] Reset the camera
[Menu] Display camera functions menu (See 'Camera Functions' for
more details.)
[Power] Press and hold to power on/off camera
[SetID] Camera ID setup (See 'Assigning Camera IDs' for more details.)
[Cam] Select the camera's ID. Used when controlling more than one
camera. (See 'Selecting a Camera ID' for more details.)
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Controller function keys
[Esc] Back to previous menu
[Setup] Press and hold to enter controller settings menu information (See
'Controller Settings' for more details.)
[Search] Display controller information (See 'Controller Settings Display' for
more details.)
Number keys
[CLR] Delete all information keyed in
[0] - [9] Number keys: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
[Enter] Confirm and save all information keyed in
PTZ function keys
[Near] In manual focus mode, focus near
[Far] In manual focus mode, focus far
[Tele] Zoom-in, increase magnification (to zoom-in faster, use joystick and
turn clockwise)
[Wide] Zoom-out, decrease magnification (to zoom-out faster, use joystick
and turn counter-clockwise)
[Open] In manual aperture mode, enlarge camera aperture
[Close] In manual aperture mode, reduce camera aperture
[LR-STD] Change direction of controller; camera moves in same direction as
joystick
[LR-REV] Change direction of controller; camera moves in opposite direction as
joystick
LCD Screen
All operations of keys and joystick will display on LCD screen when pressed. LCD
screen will go into power saving mode (brightness level is reduced) if there is no user
activity for more than 30 seconds.
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Joystick
Rear panel
1 RS-422 Control command output terminal:
connector 1-4
2 Ground Control line ground terminal Connect to ground RS422
3 TXD Send command indicator Flickering green light indicates
4 RXD Receive command indicator Flickering green light indicates
5 PW Power input indicator Continuous red light indicates
6 DC-12V Power input port DC 12V input port
Connect to RS422 terminal of
video conference camera
terminal of camera
unit is sending commands
unit is receiving commands
unit is powered on
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