Vaddio ControlVIEW XHD User Manual

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

Installation and User Guide

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HD/SD Seamless Video Switching, Video Transitions, Up/Down Converting of Inputs and Outputs, Preset PTZ Camera Control Functionality

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ControlVIEW XHD

ControlVIEW XHD Overview

The ControlVIEW XHD (Figure 1) incorporates seamless video switching and 72 camera preset trigger inputs to automate switching of inputs and PTZ camera positions. ControlVIEW XHD is an ideal solution for classroom and videoconference system automation, and can be used with or without the use an external control system.

In addition, ControlVIEW XHD delivers user selectable HD or SD inputs, and will up convert or down convert the output signals to a variety of screen resolutions, all with

Figure 1: Front and Back views of ControlVIEW XHD.

only one frame of delay. The ControlVIEW XHD, with 6 inputs, turns a low-cost, single input videoconference or video streaming

codec into a full-featured system for variety of presentation and education applications. See Figures 2 – 5 for sample configurations on how ControlVIEW can bet set up to automate your next project.

Key Technical Features:

 Seamless Video Switcher – When one of the six (6) input buttons is pressed, the seamless video

switcher transitions from the current input to the new input.

 72 Internal Trigger Presets -- The console is equipped with automatic preset recall and camera

switching when combined with Vaddio’s StepVIEW Mats, MicVIEW and other trigger devices, allowing ControlVIEW XHD to be set up for use without an operator present.

 Additional Presets: Additional presets can also be stored from our Precision Camera Controller (14

presets per camera) making ControlVIEW XHD extremely flexible in a variety of installation options.

 Anything In / Anything Out – The inputs and output have discrete video resolution settings. See the

specifications at the end of the manual for additional information on all of the resolutions supported.

 Dual Outputs – Dual outputs (same resolution) can be run to separate devices that will accept an

analog video signal, often avoiding the need for a distribution amplifier.

 Tally Ports -- The ControlVIEW XHD also has six Tally ports for controlling tally lights on external

sources, such as Vaddio’s WallVIEW CCUs and PreVIEW HD monitors.

 Camera Auto-Sensing - The ControlVIEW XHD is capable of auto-sensing each PTZ camera

attached. Control codes for the following cameras are built-in:

 Vaddio ClearVIEW HD-18, HD-19,HD- 20 PTZ Cameras  Vaddio WallVIEW, CCU and PRO Series Cameras  Vaddio CeilingVIEW Series Cameras  Vaddio HideAway Series Cameras  Vaddio Model Series and PTZCam Series Cameras  Sony EVI-HD1, EVI-HD-3& HD7V, EVI-100V, EVI-100S, EVI-D100, EVI-D70, BRC-300, BRC-Z330,  BRC-Z700 & BRC-H700  Panasonic AW-HE100, AW-HE120  Canon VC-C50i & VC-C50iR, XU-80, BU-45,BU-46, BU-47H, BU-50, BU-51

 Video Transitions - Video transitions are seamless with exceptional video quality. Transition time is

adjustable from zero (0) to four (4) seconds and include:

 Mix

Cut

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Wipe (11 different patterns)

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ControlVIEW XHD

Intended Use:

Before operating the Vaddio ControlVIEW XHD, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. 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.

Save These Instructions:

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your Vaddio ControlVIEW XHD. 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 Vaddio 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 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 water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.

Use only the power supply provided with the device. Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties.

Do not use “pass-thru” or “EZ” type connectors. These connectors do not work well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connection which causes most every control line (RS-232 or RS-422) in the integration world to fail. Please use standard RJ-45 connectors for best results, and test all cables for proper pin-out prior to termination. And finall

always read the manuals.

Care and Cleaning

 Do not attempt to take this product apart at any time. There are no user-serviceable components

inside.

 Do not spill liquids in the ControlVIEW XHD  Keep this device away from food and liquid  For smears or smudges on the console, wipe with a clean, soft cloth with a light duty household

cleaner that leaves no residue. Repeated use of a “Windex®” type product with vigorous pressure may remove some of the silk screening and this will void the warranty.

 Do not use any abrasive chemicals.

Operating and Storage Conditions:

 Do not store or operate the ControlVIEW XHD under the following conditions:  Temperatures above 40°C (104°F) or temperatures below 0°C (32°F)  High humidity, condensing or wet environments or In inclement weather  Dusty environments  Under severe vibration

UNPACKING:

Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts:

 One (1) ControlVIEW XHD  One (1) Vaddio PowerRite 12 VDC, 3A Power Supply  One (1) AC Cord Set (US or UK and Europe)  Documentation and Manuals

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ControlVIEW XHD

ControlVIEW XHD (Figure 2):

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1. 8-Line LCD Screen (for Menus and Status): The internal menu allows the user to configure the resolution on the inputs/outputs, as well as other parameters built into the console. The LCD screen will also provide status to current settings.

2. IR Window: Pointing the supplied IR remote control at the front of the ControlVIEW XHD allows the user to control the functions from a distance.

3. Menu Navigation Buttons: The Select, Cancel, ,  buttons allow the user to navigate through the menus to modify input/output resolutions, wipe pattern, and other menu functions. See the ControlVIEW XHD Menu Structure at the back of the manual for the entire menu tree and additional information on menu options.

4. Program: Pressing the Program button initiates the programming of the camera selection and preset PTZ camera positions.

5. Preset Disable: Pressing the Preset Disable button disables all preset triggers and camera positions programmed into ControlVIEW XHD.

6. Inputs 1 - 6: Selecting an input will transition the output from the current input to the one selected. All inputs can be configured as either SD, HD or a variety of analog RGBHV resolutions. See the specifications at the end of the manual for all input and output resolutions supported.

7. Power: Pressing the Power button turns ControlVIEW XHD on or off. If the system is on, press and hold the Power button for three seconds to power the unit off. All compatible PTZ cameras connected to the system will go into stand by mode when ControlVIEW XHD is powered off.

8. Transition Selection: Choose from Cut, Fade or Wipe transition when switching cameras. The selected transition button will illuminate. 11 different wipe patterns can be selected from the internal menu, or by holding down the Wipe button and turning the Transition Time knob to scroll through the wipe options (wipe pattern options will be displayed on the LCD screen). Transitions (Mix, Wipe or Cut) can also be changed through either the IR remote, or through a third-party control system.

9. Transition Time: The rotary encoder will select the speed of the transition – from 0.1 to 4.0 seconds for both the Fade and Wipe transitions. Transition speed can also be adjusted from either the IR remote or through a third-party control system.

10. First, Last and Multi Step: When ControlVIEW XHD is used with trigger devices (such as

StepVIEW Mats), First Step mode keeps a camera fixed on the “first” triggered preset camera position. In Last Step mode, with multiple trigger devices, the “last” triggered preset camera position is recalled and switched as the output from ControlVIEW XHD. Multi Step allows any two of the first 12 triggers to be set up for preset camera shots that will allow both trigger positions to be visible oncamera.

NOTE: Only one MicVIEW microphone can be triggered at one time, there fore two microphones c onnected to a MicVIEW cannot trigger a Multi Step trigger.

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ControlVIEW XHD

ControlVIEW XHD Back Panel I/O (Figure 3):

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11. Trigger Inputs 1 – 24: The first 24 trigger inputs are on Phoenix-type connectors. Trigger inputs 1 – 12 can be programmed in First Step, Last Step and Multi Step operation, which allows the live camera to zoom in or out to multiple trigger positions. Supports Vaddio AutoVIEW IR, StepVIEW, TouchVIEW and MicVIEW trigger inputs.

12. Power Input: ControlVIEW XHD operates on an 12 VDC, 3 Amp PowerRite power supply.

13. Control Inputs: For each PTZ camera connected, a homerun CAT-5 cable is run to the RS-232

input of the camera. This allows the pan, tilt and zoom position to be sent to the camera for preset camera positions. If the input is not a PTZ camera (DVD player, computer, etc.), then this port is not used.

14. Video Inputs: The video inputs can accept the SD (composite or Y-C), HD (Y, Pb, Pr) or RGBHV signals (each input is independent and selectable via internal menu). See the Video Resolutions table at the back of the manual for all supported input/output video signals.

15. RS-232 Thru*: The RS-232 Thru connection allows the user to send RS-232 signaling through ControlVIEW XHD to other control equipment, such as third-party control systems (available on a future release of firmware).

16. RS-232: The RS-232 input allows the ControlVIEW XHD to receive commands from third-party hardware. This port is also used as a connection for updating firmware on the system.

17. Program Outputs: Delivers the same SD (composite or Y-C), HD (Y, Pb, Pr) or RGBHV signal (selectable via internal menu) on both connectors. See the Video Resolutions table at the back of the manual for all supported input/output video signals.

18. Link In / Link Out: The Link In / Link Out connectors allow ControlVIEW XHD to seamlessly integrate with Vaddio’s Precision Camera Controller, when used as an operator controlled seamless switcher.

19. Network*: The Network port is a 10/100 mbps Ethernet port to allow remote access of the system for

troubleshooting and status (available on a future release of firmware).

20. Tally Outputs – Allows for connecting ControlVIEW XHD to external Tally inputs such as Vaddio’s PreVIEW HD monitors, Quick-Connect CCU and other third-party tally sources.

21. Trigger Inputs 25 – 72: Trigger inputs 25 - 72 are on two 25-pin connectors. Trigger inputs support Vaddio AutoVIEW IR, StepVIEW, TouchVIEW and MicVIEW trigger inputs, as well as third-party trigger devices.

* The RS-232 Thru and Network ports will be active on a future software release.

Vaddio accessory cables for SD (composite) and HD/SD component (YPbPr) are sold separately. Within the Menu System there is a selection of formats for SD video including Letterbox, Cropped and Squeezed. These selections were added to better blend SD signals with HD signals.

Note: Strain relief for the 15-pin connectors is recommended on the back of the ControlVIEW XHD.

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ControlVIEW XHD

Figure 4: ControlVIEW XHD IR Remote Control

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Vaddio Accessories for ControlVIEW XHD

Vaddio Accessory Cable Part Numbers 440-5600-000 – 15-pin to SD (CVBS & Y-C) breakout cable (female BNCs – 1 foot) 440-5600-001 – 15-pin to HD/SD Component (YPbPr/RGBHV) cable (male BNCs – 3 foot) 440-5600-002 – 15-pin to HD/SD Component (YPbPr/RGBHV) cable (male BNCs – 6 foot) 440-5600-003 – 15-pin to HD/SD Component (YPbPr/RGBHV) cable (female BNCs – 7 inch)

1. Power: Pressing the Power button will turn the

system on. Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on or off the system.

2. Transition Select: Pressing the up or down button will switch the type of transition from wipe, fade or cut. The wipe that is currently selected via the internal menu will be the wipe transition that occurs.

3. Preset Control: Use the 0-9 buttons to program and recall preset camera positions. Preset Disable turns off all presets camera positions that are programmed into the system.

4. Zoom: Press the in and out buttons for zoom control of the selected PTZ camera.

5. Input Select: Pressing the 1-6 buttons selects which input will be sent to the outputs.

6. Priority: Pressing First, Last or Multi buttons will choose the Step function for the input triggers on the system. Inputs 1-12 are multi-step triggers. All other triggers in Multi-Sep mode will act as Last Step.

7. Program: Pressing the Program button initiates

the program feature of the system, allowing the PTZ camera positions and inputs to be selected.

8. Transition Time: Pressing the up and down will increase or decrease the transition time from 0.1 to 4 seconds for wipe or fade transitions.

9. PTZ Camera: These buttons move the pan and tilt of the selected camera. Pressing the Home button moves the PTZ camera to the home position.

Vaddio Presence Sensing Trigger Devices 999-1511-000 – StepVIEW Mat 44” x 27.5” with 75’ attached cable 999-1512-000 – StepVIEW Mat 57” x 27.5” with 75’ attached cable 999-1701-100 – AutoVIEW IR Sensor, interface controller, cable and power supply

Vaddio MicVIEW Trigger Devices 999-0001-000 – MicVIEW 12 input Mic Switcher/Mixer 701-0001-891 – Unidirectional Boundary Microphone

Vaddio TouchVIEW Trigger Device 999-1201-000 – TouchVIEW System with 4 RF buttons & 1 Receiver

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ControlVIEW XHD

Setting Up and Programming

First Time Set-up with the ControlVIEW XHD:

ControlVIEW XHD was designed to be exceptionally easy to program and use. All of the Vaddio standards for transmitting RS-232 control over Cat. 5 cabling are in this manual and available free of charge from the Vaddio website.

Getting Started:

1. Connect all of the cameras, monitors and peripheral devices to ControlVIEW XHD. The back panel

has standard VGA connectors, and Vaddio offers four different break out cables for the inputs/outputs; one for SD video (composite on inputs & outputs, Y-C also on inputs) and three cables (7 in., 3 ft. or 6 ft.) for component HD/SD video (YPbPr).

2. When applicable, connect the RS-232 port on the ControlVIEW XHD to an available serial port on a control system (i.e. Crestron®, AMX®, etc.).

3. Trigger Devices: Connect wi res fro m the trig ger devices (i.e. StepVIEW ma t, AutoVIEW IR, MicVIEW, etc.) to each designated port – one wire will go to the trigger input, the other will go to one of the “G” (Ground) ports. See the specific trigger devices for additional information on installation. Make note as to what trigger device is connected to which specific trigger port on the back of ControlVIEW XHD.

NOTE: The dual outputs of the ControlVIEW XHD will deliver the same resolution.

Once all of the inputs, outputs, trigger devices and the PowerRite power supply are connected, plug the AC cord into an outlet. ControlVIEW XHD will boot up and scan for cameras. After boot up, a menu will appear on the blue LCD screen.

Configuring Output Resolutions:

On the LCD screen, a chevron (>) will be displayed next to the menu item that is currently selected. Press the Arrow Down Button (↓) adjacent to the LCD screen, until the chevron is next to “VIDEO OUTPUT MENU” and then press the SELECT button. Arrow down to the appropriate resolution that is compatible with your video monitor, then press the SELECT button. Then, press the CANCEL button to exit to the previous menu.

NOTE: For additional information on the menu tree structure, see pages 13 to 15.

Configuring Input Resolutions:

From the Main Menu, press the down arrow button, to move the chevron to VIDEO INPUT MENU, and then press the SELECT button. If all input devices have the same resolution (i.e. 1080i / 59.94), then select ALL PORTS. If not all inputs have the same resolution, then press the down arrow button to the first input with a video device attached, and press SELECT. Choose the appropriate video resolution for the video device connected to the input, and then press SELECT. Press the CANCEL button to exit the resolution setting for the input. Repeat the process for all video inputs.

After all inputs/outputs have been set, touch the arrow up to RESCAN VIDEO. Press SELECT. At START press SELECT again. All video resolutions will now be configured. Any time an input or output source is changed you will need to perform the RESCAN VIDEO function for the new settings to take effect.

Configuring PTZ Cameras:

After configuring the input and output resolutions, arrow down to, and select CAM SEARCH MENU on the LCD screen. Arrow down to PORT 1, and press select. Next, select the type of camera that is connected to Port 1 (i.e. if a Canon PTZ camera is connected, then select CANON ONLY). Repeat the process for each port, based on the type of camera that is connected. For Vaddio PTZ cameras, select AUTO SEARCH.

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