Vaddio CCU Z700 User Manual

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Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

Installation and User Guide

QUICK-CONNECT™ CCU Z700 WITH HSDS™

Vaddio™ Quick-Connect™ CCU for the Sony®
BRC-Z700 PTZ Camera

OVERVIEW

The Vaddio Quick-Connect CCU Z700 (Figure 1) is built for
use with the Sony BRC-Z700 high definition PTZ Camera.
The Quick-Connect CCU Z700 allows the user to control the
color output of the camera’s image sensor, through both Red
and Blue Gain knobs, Detail, as well as Iris and Gain levels, to
provide a higher quality image. In addition, there are also
Red, Green and Blue Enhance adjustments for added fine­tuning of the cameras image. The system uses high speed
differential signaling (HSDS), an active transmission system
that delivers low-loss, high-quality video over CAT-5 cabling
distances up to 500 feet.
The Quick-Connect CCU Z700 system is capable of high definition (HD) 1080i resolution component video
and has a simultaneous SD composite video output in a variety of screen configurations. The BRC-Z700 is
capable of either NTSC or PAL formats.
The Quick-Connect CCU system also has many new features, including Tally illumination on the camera
which allows the presenter to know which camera is live, as well as Genlock delivered to the camera over
CAT-5. Other new features include the ability to store settings on two discrete Scene buttons, and buttons
for Auto White Balance, One Push White Balance and Auto Iris. Like all Vaddio Quick-Connect systems, the
Thin Profile Wall Mount and mounting hardware is included.

INTENDED USE

Before installing the Vaddio Quick-Connect CCU Camera System, please read the entire manual thoroughly.
All Vaddio camera systems are designed for use indoors. Outdoor operation is not recommended, has not
been tested, and could damage the camera and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. Use only

the Vaddio PowerRite power supply provided.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The information contained in this manual will help you install the Vaddio Quick-Connect CCU system. For
reference, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product
drawings for the Vaddio product line on the website. These documents can be downloaded from
www.vaddio.com

free of charge.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any electrical device if it has been
dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in any liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.

Use only the power supply provided with the Vaddio Quick-Connect

roducts. Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all

INFORMATION

For RS-232 control information, please see the full-length Technical Manual for the SONY BRC-Z700. This
manual can be found either on the Vaddio or Sony website. Vaddio has also prepared a number of
TechNotes, specifications and drawings designed to inform and educate integrators on the value and the
specific uses of Vaddio products.

Figure 1: Quick-Connect CCU Z700
System with Camera (not included), Wall
Mount and EZIM CCU (behind camera)

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pricing subject to change. Vaddio, WallVIEW, HSDS, Quick-Connect, EZIM, ProductionVIEW, PreVIEW, EZCamera and PowerRite are

registered trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Document Number341-718 Rev. B

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UNPACKING

Carefully remove and identify the following parts for the Quick-Connect CCU Z700 system:

• One (1) - Vaddio EZCamera Interface Module CCU (EZIM CCU)

• One (1) - Vaddio EZIM CCU to HD Break Out cable

• One (1) - Vaddio Quick-Connect CCU (1-RU Enclosure)

• One (1) - Vaddio Thin Profile Wall Mount

• One (1) - EZCamera Control Adapter (RJ-45 to DB-9)

• One (1) - 36V PowerRite Power Supply with AC Cord Set

• One (1) - 2-position Phoenix Connector for Tally

• Mounting Hardware

• Documentation

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Wiring Diagram Example:

EZIM CCU

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CAT-5 Cables

up to 500’

RS-232

RS-232 Tally

Figure 2: The Quick-Connect CCU System uses a Cat. 5 (all 4-pairs) for power to ensure the motors receive the
required current to operate properly. The Video Cat. 5 cable uses all four pairs for video. The RS-232 Cat. 5 provides
communication to the camera for CCU and PTZ control and G/L (where applicable) to the camera. These Cat. 5
cables can be run up to 500’ (152.4m). See Appendix 1 for wiring and pin-out information. NOTE: A direct RS-232
Cat. 5 cable is required for each Quick-Connect CCU and camera. Daisy-Chain configurations are not supported with
Quick-Connect CCU.

ProductionVIEW™ HD

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HD Break-out

Cable

HD VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)
RS-232 IN
SD VIDEO OUT (SD Mode)
G/L (Not Used)
POWER

Quick-Connect CCU

BRC-Z700 Camera (not included), Wall
Mount with EZIM CCU (behind camera)

HD & SD (composite) Video on CAT-5

Component HD

SD Composite Video to

PreVIEW™ Monitors

Composite

Video

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Quick-Connect CCU Front Panel Controls (left to right):

Tally Light:

The blue LED tally light on the front panel is tied to the tally contacts on the rear panel allowing the user to
easily track which camera interface is being used in a multi-camera system by supplying a simple contact
closure (i.e. from ProductionVIEW Super Joystick or ProductionVIEW HD).

LCD Display:

Backlit (blue) display indicates which mode is active (CCU CONTROL or PTZ CONTROL) and the value of
the parameter being adjusted. In CCU CONTROL mode, when a rotary encoder is touched, the name of the
control being actuated and the value of that assigned parameter will be displayed.

CCU Control Switch:

Backlit (blue) SPDT switch, lit when activated, blocks the incoming PTZ controls on the RS-232 input and
allows the end user to make adjustments to the camera image characteristics. When off or deactivated, PTZ
information is throughput to the camera and the front panel controls of the QCCU are deactivated to avoid a
control issue or latency created by a master control string filtering program.

Scene A and B:

Two camera adjustment scenes (A & B) can be stored into microprocessor memory. When lit (backlit blue
SPDT switch), the scene is activated. To store a scene, the user adjusts the camera to taste and touches
and holds the scene button down until the button blinks.

Detail:

The Detail control sharpens or softens objects in the frame.

Red Gain Control:

The Red Gain encoder adjusts the red gain of the signal when AWB is disengaged.

Blue Gain Control:

The Blue Gain encoder adjusts the blue gain of the signal when AWB is disengaged.

AWB:

The Automatic White Balance controls/adjusts the color levels automatically when engaged. Turn off AWB
to manually adjust the Red and Blue levels, as well as Red, Green and Blue Enhance.

OPWB:

One-Push White Balance control allows the user to set the white balance with one push (the camera must
see 60% of the image as white in order to operate). OPWB overrides AWB and Red/Blue controls when
activated.

Enhance:

The Red, Green and Blue Enhance controls can make fine adjustments to the color levels when AWB is
disengaged.

Auto Iris:

The Auto Iris mode automatically adjusts the iris and gain of the camera. To manually adjust the iris or gain,
turn off this control.

Manual Iris:

The manual iris control allows the user to set the iris manual to one of the 18 settings available.

Gain:

The Gain control adjusts the overall gain of the camera. To manually adjust the gain Auto Iris must be off.

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Rear Panel Connections and Controls (Left to Right):

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Power Supply Input:

36V 2.78 Amp power supply on a 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID connector.

Power on RJ-45:

Power is provided on a Cat. 5 cable to EZIM CCU.

RS-232 IN on RJ-45:

RS-232 Input from ProductionVIEW or PTZ controller. Daisy Chain control is not supported.

RS-232 OUT / G/L Out on RJ-45:

RS-232 and G/L outputs on Cat. 5 provide control and sync to the EZIM CCU. NOTE: See Appendix 1 for
information on adjusting Genlock Gain on the EZIM.

Tally on 2-pin Phoenix type connector:

Contact Closure lights LED on front panel allowing indication of which QCCU/camera combination is active in
a multi-camera/QCCU installation. A VISCA tally command will also be sent to the camera to illuminate the
LED on the cameras that have on-board tally lights (BRC Series cameras).

G/L Input on BNC-F:

For use with black burst generators to externally sync the cameras. This input is transmitted through a
differential amplifier to a receiver at the EZIM CCU. The G/L gain adjustment is on the EZIM CCU or the
receive side of the signal.

Camera Feature Switches:

The QCCU interface has an 8-position dip switch on the rear panel to allow future functionality. All switches
should be in the down position.

Y-Gain:

Adjusts Y-Gain and allows the user to fine tune the video signal especially over longer cable lengths. Adjust
to taste and system requirements.

Distance:

Distance Adjustments for Cat. 5 cable (<100’, 200’, 300’, 400’+) equalizes the length of the twisted pairs for
improved video performance.

Video Outputs:

Four Video Signals at any one time can be transmitted from the EZIM CCU concurrently allowing the CCU
system to return HD and SD (composite video on cameras with simultaneous outputs, such as the BRC­Z700) at the same time.

Connector Labels and Supported Video Signals

Y/Y: Y of YPbPr - or - Y (luminance) of Y/C on BNC-F connector
PB/C: PB of YPbPr - or - C (chrominance) of Y/C on BNC-F connector
PR: PR of YPbPr only on BNC-F connector
COMP: Composite (CVBS) Video on BNC-F connector

Video RJ-45

Return of the camera’s four (4) video signals from the EZIM CCU to the Quick-Connect CCU on Cat. 5 cable.

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