Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 User Manual

Installation and User Guide

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ

Integrated, Recessed Installation Pan/Tilt/Zoom Ceiling Camera System

INTRODUCTION

Before operating the Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ, please read the

INTENDED USE

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1: Vaddio

CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ
Camera System
partially recessed
into the ceiling

Vaddio’s CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ camera system is designed to
provide system integrators with an easy to install, partially
recessed, in-ceiling camera system (see Figure 1). The system
features a Sony® EVI-D70 PTZ Camera mounted into a shallow
recessed, metal ceiling camera enclosure with ceiling tile support
and is equipped with Vaddio’s EZCamera™ Cabling System which
allows the integrator to use Cat. 5 cabling to run power, video and
camera control.

IR Remote Control or RS-232 can control the camera pan/tilt/zoom
and electronic functions. The VISCA control interface is included to
allow the camera to work with any other VISCA compatible control
device that supports the full range of motion that the camera
supplies. The PowerRite™ power supply regulates the right amount
of power needed for the camera over the Cat. 5 cabling.

entire manual thoroughly. The camera system was designed, built
and tested for use indoors in a suspended acoustic tile ceiling, and
with the provided power supply. The use of a power supply other
than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and
could damage the camera and/or create a potentially unsafe
operating condition.

The information contained in this manual will help you install and
operate your Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ. If these instructions are
misplaced, 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.

Ⓒ2006 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and
pricing are subject to change without notice. CeilingVIEW, WallVIEW, EZCamera, Quick-Connect and PowerRite are registered

trademarks of Vaddio, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Form Number 010-2304-000 Rev. E

IMPORTANT
SAFEGAURDS

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate
the camera if the camera 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
water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.

Use only the power supply provided with the CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ
camera system. Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any
and all warranties.

UNPACKING

Unpack and identify the following parts:

Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging.

• One (1) CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ Camera Module

• One (1) Sony RM-EV100 IR Remote Controller

• One (1) White trim ring with IR sensor attached

• One (1) Vaddio Quick-Connect Box

• One (1) Vaddio PowerRite 15VDC Power Supply

• One (1) AC power cable for Power Supply

• One (1) 12’ (4.57m) S-Video cable

• Two (2) Adjustable ceiling tile support rails

• One (1) RJ-45 to DB9 EZCamera™ Control Adapter

• Mounting Hardware

• Installation and User Guide (010-2304-000 Rev. B)

INSTALLATION

The CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ is an integrated document/object camera
specifically designed for installation in a suspended acoustic ceiling
tile above a table or work surface or in a position to be used as an
auxiliary PTZ camera. Recommended ceiling heights are between
8 and 12 feet.

Before
Installing

• Be sure to check above the ceiling tile where you plan to install
the camera to make sure the area is clear and that there is
enough room for the CeilingVIEW Camera Module and all of its
components.

• Keep in mind that other than viewing straight down, the
CeilingVIEW PTZ has the capability of panning +/-170 degrees
from center.

• The camera may be used with any 2’ tile. The camera module
enclosure and the tile support rails allow for flexibility and
positioning freedom when used with 2'x2' and 2'x4' ceiling tiles.

• For cutting ease, remove the marked ceiling tile and place on a
suitable and safe work surface

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Step by Step
Mounting
Instructions

Note: If camera is to be controlled as part of a multi camera system, please
refer to the section CHANGING CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS located on
Page 6 of this manual.

To mount the CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ:

1) Attach a string or plumb bob to the ceiling tile with a thumbtack.

2) Position the string directly over ample table space or work
surface to allow easy document and object positioning.

3) Using a sharp utility knife, score a 6-3/4" diameter circle into the
front of the tile centered on the string.

4) Carefully cut out the 6-3/4" hole.

5) Place the tile support rail on the backside of the tile and center
over the hole. Carefully place camera in cutout hole from the
back of tile (see Figures 3 and 4) and attach to support rails.

Figure 3:

Side View of
CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ
Camera and back box
For installation
reference, the cutout
area by the IR detector
cable hole cable hole is
to the front of the
camera.

Figure 4:

Side View and Close-up
of Camera module and
support rail attachment.

CAMERA

WASHERS

THUMB SCREW

24" BRACKET

6) Using the supplied thumbscrews and washers, attach the
support rails to the CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ camera (see Figure 4).
Place rail edge between two washers and tighten thumbscrew
securely.

the holes on the rail.

Note: The thumbscrew sits on top of the rail, not through

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play

Cabling the
Camera

Connections

7) The Cat.5 plenum rated cable (not included) is run from the
ceiling location where the camera is to be mounted, to where
the Quick-Connect Box is located (see Figure 5). Both the S­Video and Composite Video outputs are active.

Figure 5:

Quick-Connect
Box and
connections

Cat. 5 to/from
POWER/VIDEO
Jack on Camera
Module

S-Video
Output to
Display
Device

Composite
Video
Output to
Dis

Power from
PowerRite Power
Supply

8) If needed, Cat.5 plenum rated cable(s) may be purchased from
Vaddio to connect your camera to a serial control daisy-chaining
between multiple cameras (see Figure 6).

Figure 6:

Daisy Chain Control
Connections between
cameras
(Vaddio Cameras shown,
left to right: CeilingVIEW
70 PTZ, WallVIEW 70 PTZ
and WallVIEW 50i PTZ
HideAway)

RS-232
Control

IN IN IN OUT OUT

9) Connections (see Figure 7):

a. Attach the installed Cat.5 cable routed from the

POWER/VIDEO jack on the back of the camera to the
Quick Connect Box.

b. If a RS-232 control cable is to be used, it should be

attached to the RS-232 IN jack (If a second or third
camera is to be used, attach a cable to the RS-232 OUT
jack and route to the next camera.

Figure 7:

RJ-45 Connections on back
of Camera Module

• POWER/VIDEO

• RS-232 IN

• RS-232 OUT (for daisy-

chain control)

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Finishing Up

10) The camera and ceiling tile should be carefully replaced in the
suspended ceiling at this time.

11) Locate the white trim ring assembly and plug the IR cable into
the IR board connector on the trim ring lip (see Figure 8). Take
care not to pull any more than about 2 inches of cable from the
camera enclosure. The connectors will fit together only one way
with a positive click. (Note: DO NOT hang the trim ring from the

camera by the IR cable)

Carefully move trim ring into position on
bottom of ceiling tile while feeding IR cable back into camera
enclosure and secure with the two supplied white screws.

Figure 8:

Connecting the IR
sensor on Trim Ring
to the IR cable

Initial
Camera
Power Up

CONTROLLING
THE CAMERA

IR Remote

With the Cat.5 cable routed from the POWER/VIDEO jack on the
back of the camera to the Quick Connect Box; connect the supplied
Vaddio PowerRite power supply. The camera will activate and
move to the “HOME” position and the S-Video and Composite Video
signals will be live and viewable.

The Camera can be controlled with the Sony RM-EV100 IR Remote
Controller or through RS-232 using VISCA control protocols.

The Sony RM-EV100 IR Remote Controller controls the following
functions when used with a CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ (see Figure 9). A
fresh set of AA batteries (not included) should be installed in the
provided Sony remote control. To operate, aim remote at camera
and depress desired button.

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