VADDIO WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI Installation And Manual

Installation and Guide

Cameras and Electronic Product for Integrators

Vaddio™ WallVIEW™ CCU HD-18 HD-SDI

High-Definition HD-18 PTZ Camera featuring the EZIM HD-SDI Slot
Card and Quick-Connect CCU

Model Number 999-6908-000W (North America)
Model Number 999-6908-001W (International)
Arctic White Version

EZIM HD-SDI Card for HD-18

Model Number 999-6908-000 (North America)
Model Number 999-6908-001 (International)

Quick-Connect CCU for HD-18

©2010 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. WallVIEW CCU HD-18 SDI - Document Number 341-988 Rev. A

WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI

WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI Overview

Figure 1: Quick-Connect HD-18 CCU

With the WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI PTZ camera and CAT 5e cabling system, Vaddio delivers a
solution that allows for easy installation and integration and ultimate flexibility for the most demanding of
users. The camera is built around a 1.3 megapixel, 1/3” CCD with an 18x optical zoom lens, making it
the ideal choice for a wide range of high definition video applications. The HD-SDI output of the included
HD-SDI Slot Card can be configured as either HD (720p@59.94/50Hz, 1080i@59.94/50Hz or
1080p@60/59.94/50/30/250Hz (yep, it’s 3Gb/s capable for HD-SDI outs), or SD (480i/29.97 or 576i/25).

Because the camera module is built around a CCD image sensor, the HD-18 is excellent in low-light
situations, with a 1.8 LUX rating. In addition, the video signal to noise ratio output of the camera is
greater than 50dB, delivering clean, crisp, and clear video. The multi-element motorized zoom lens
allows WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI to capture a wide angle of view (55.2°) enough to view everyone
at a conference room table, as well as capture an individual from a long distance (3.2°). The zoom range
provides greater flexibility for a wide variety of applications. The pan range of the HD-18 is ±170 and tilt
range is -30 to +90 degrees.

Vaddio’s Quick-Connect CCU Power and Control Interface and EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card are part of this
system. The CCU provides power and control up to 500 feet over two (2) CAT 5e cables. The CCU
allows users to control a variety of image controls built into the camera, including iris, red and blue gain,
pedestal, knee, gamma, chroma and gain. The HD-SDI/SDI signal with 3Gb/s compatible transmitter are
returned over a single coax cable. To summarize, the wiring out to this camera system is two (2) CAT 5e
cables and one coax.

The WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI is an exceptional camera system for integration projects, since no
power supply is required at the camera location. Use the WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI for high
definition camera applications, such as houses of worship, corporate boardrooms, live event production
and distance-learning.

Intended Use:

Before operating the Vaddio WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI, 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.

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.

Save These Instructions:

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your Vaddio WallVIEW CCU
HD-18 HD-SDI. 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

Use only the power supply provided with the WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD­SDI system. Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all
warranties.

Please do not use the “pass-thru” RJ-45 type connector. Please use
standard RJ-45 connectors for best results.

free of charge.

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UNPACKING:

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

• One (1) ClearVIEW HD-18 PTZ Camera

• One (1) Quick-Connect CCU Interface for HD-18

• One (1) IR Remote Control

• One (1) EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card for HD-18

• One (1) Wall Mount and Hardware

• One (1) RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter

• One (1) Vaddio PowerRite 36 VDC, 2.78 Amp Power Supply

• One (1) AC Cord Set (US - North America - or - UK and Europe - International)

• Documentation and Manuals

THE COMPONENTS:

• The Camera

Figure 2: ClearVIEW HD-18
PTZ Camera (front)

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3

2 4

1. Camera – A 1/3”, 1.3 megapixel HD image sensor is combined with an 18x optical zoom lens, for
capturing high-quality video.

2. Tally Light – A tally light is illuminated when the camera receives a VISCA command or from the
CCU tally port on the back of the Quick-Connect CCU.

3. IR Sensors – Dual IR sensors are built into the front of the WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI to
receive IR signals from the IR remote control supplied with the camera.

4. Power Light – A power light is illuminated when the camera is turned on.

Compatible Switchers and Joystick Controllers (not included in this package):

ProductionVIEW HD-SDI

(999-5650-000/001)

Precision Camera Controller

(999-5700-000/001)

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The Components (continued)

Figure 3: WallVIEW HD-18 camera (back)

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Rear of WallVIEW HD-18

5. RS-232 In & IR Out – The RS-232 accepts modified VISCA™ protocol for camera control, as well
as transmits IR signaling received by the IR receivers, which can be transmitted to third party
devices.

6. DIP Switch Settings – Settings for IR remote, baud rate, SD output format, image flip can be
configured on these switches. See page 6 for additional information switch settings.

7. HD Video Select - A rotary switch allows the user to choose the component HD output video
resolution and format. See page 6 for additional information on switch settings.

8. 12 VDC Input - NOTE: The power input is not used with the WallVIEW HD-18 system. This is only
used on the standard, ClearVIEW HD-18 camera.

9. YPbPr Video Output - Component HD video is fed through the DB-15 connector.

10. SD Video Output - Standard definition video is fed through the BNC connector.

11. EZ Camera Port - This port is not used in the CCU/HD-SDI Configuration

12. Slot for Optional Cards - Optional slot cards can be plugged into the WallVIEW HD-18 camera
through the slot in the back of the camera base…like the EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card.

IMPORTANT SAFEGARD

Do not insert or remove the EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card into an HD-18
Camera when the camera is powered ON. Detach all power
connectors before installing or removing the EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card.

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The Components (continued)

• Quick-Connect CCU

Front Panel Controls (left to right):

Figure 4: Quick-Connect HD-18 CCU Front Panel

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 HD-SDI or Precision Camera Controller).

LCD Display:

Backlit (blue) display indicates which parameter (iris, detail, etc.) is being adjusted. When a rotary
encoder is moved, the name of the control being actuated and the value of that assigned parameter will
be displayed.

Scenes A, B & C:

Three camera adjustment scenes (A, B & C) can be stored into microprocessor memory. When lit (backlit
blue SPDT switch), the scene is activated. To store a scene, the user adjusts the controls and touches
and holds the scene button down until the button blinks. To clear a scene setting, press the two other
Scene buttons simultaneously, and hold until “Scene _ Cleared” is displayed.

Detail:

The Detail control sharpens or softens objects in the frame.

Red & Blue Gain Controls:

The Red and Blue Gain encoders adjust the red and 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.

SHIFT:

Pressing Shift illuminates the button and changes the Pedestal adjustment knob to Knee adjustment.
Knee adjustment allows bright objects that are easily overexposed to be reproduced more accurately.
Pressing the Shift button a second time turns the light off, and the knob reverts to Pedestal adjustment.

Pedestal / Knee, Chroma & Gamma:

The Pedestal adjustment controls the absolute black level of an image. Chroma controls the overall color
of the image being captured. Gamma adjusts the overall brightness of an image. See SHIFT for
information on Knee.

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 manually to one of the 18 settings available.

Gain:

Gain control boosts the signal level when the iris is open all the way, and there is not enough lighting
available. To manually adjust the gain Auto Iris must be off.

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The Components (continued)
Rear Panel Connections and Controls (Left to Right):

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Figure 5: Quick-Connect HD-18 CCU Rear Panel

Power Supply Input:

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

Power on RJ-45:

Power is provided on a CAT 5e cable to EZIM HD-SDI Card.

RS-232 IN on RJ-45:

RS-232 Input from ProductionVIEW HD-SDI, Precision Camera Controller, or a third-party controller.
Daisy Chain control is not supported.

RS-232 OUT on RJ-45:

The RS-232 Output from the CCU is connected to the RS-232 Input on the HD-18 camera.

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/CCU installation. A tally command will also be sent to the camera to illuminate
the LED on the camera.

G/L Input on BNC-F:

This option is not supported on the HD-18 camera.

Camera Feature Switches:

The CCU interface has an 8-position dip switch on the rear panel to allow certain functionality as it relates
to other Vaddio products and for future use.

Y-Gain:

The Y-Gain adjustment is not supported with the EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card system.

Distance:

The Distance Adjustment is not supported with the EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card system.

Video Outputs:

The video outputs on the back of the Quick-Connect CCU are not supported or used with the HD-SDI
Slot Card system. The SDI signal is fed on a coax cable directly from the back of the EZIM HD-SDI slot
card at the camera to the HD-SDI Console or monitor or over HD-SDI signal destination.

Video RJ-45

The EZCamera Power/Video RJ-45 port is not supported with the CCU/HD-SDI system.

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The Components (continued)

• EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card

Using only the most advanced and leading edge components available today, the EZIM HD-SDI produces
remarkable picture quality and is capable of 3Gb/s single link HD-SDI. Currently, the EZIM HD-SDI
coupled with the HD-18 PTZ camera can output 1080p/60, has been tested and is compatible with the
single link 3Gb/s inputs of the Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI Seamless Video Switcher and Camera
Controller.

Anatomy of the Vaddio EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card:

1) Two (2) HD-SDI/SDI Outputs on BNC

a. Carrier Class, Gold Finish Body and Contacts, Circuit Board Edge Mount (3Gb/s compliant)

2) One (1) RJ-45 Jack 36VDC used to Power HD-18 Camera and Card with the Quick-Connect CCU

3) Two (2) Captive, Spring Loaded, Retractable Thumb Screws

Figure 6:

EZIM HD-SDI Slot
Card - Front View

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4) 24-Pin Self Guiding Blind Mating Interface Connector

5) Power Module (Regulator) provides power to Camera and Slot Card

6) 3Gb/s HD-SDI/SDI transmitter, generating a SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C

compliant serial digital output signal with integrated low noise VCO and integrated cable driver .

Figure 7:

EZIM HD-SDI Slot Card - Top View

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First Time Set-up with the WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI:

WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI was designed to be exceptionally easy to use and operate. There is
documentation at the back of the manual for pin-outs for all of the connectors on the WallVIEW CCU HD-

ON

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

IMAGE

IR

9600

OUT
OFF

ON

3

3

21

bps

38400

bps

4

4

NTSC

SD 4:3

SD

6 & 7 UP

SD

SD

SQ

PAL

5

68109

56

SD
LB

7

7

FLIP

BARS

OFF

ON ON

8

TEST

10

OFF

OFF

ON

910

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

HD VIDEO SELECT

720p/59.94

1080i/59.94

1080p/59.94

1080p/60

720p/50

1080i/50

1080p/50

480i/29.97

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9

A
B
C
D
E
F

576i/25

1080p/30
1080p/25

18 HD-SDI System.

Getting Started:

First, set up the HD/SD-SDI output resolution for the camera, baud rate and image flip.

Figure 8: Dip Switch and Video Output Resolution Setting Options Label for the HD-18 Camera

IR 1

1 & 2 UP

IR 2ONIR 3

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• IR 1, 2 & 3: These settings, using switches 1 & 2, determine the IR frequency of the IR remote control
that was supplied with your camera. The IR remote has the capability of operating up to three different
PTZ cameras from one remote, using the selector buttons at the top of the remote.

• IR Out: The IR output is sent on the RJ-45, RS-232 jack on the back of the camera. NOTE: When
using the Quick-Connect CCU, the IR output must be in the Off position (up).

• Baud Rate: The options for baud rate are either 9600 or 38,400 for RS-232.

• SD Output Frequency: Select either NTSC or PAL as the output for the camera’s SD signal that is

transmitted on the BNC connector.

• SD Output Size: Three options are available for the SD output, select from crop, squeeze or letterbox.
NOTE: These switches adjust only the composite SD output, not the SDI output, which will remain 4:3.

• Image Flip: Turning Image Flip on (switch down), will allow the camera to be inverted.

• Test Bars: Turning this switch on will override the camera video output and send test video bars from

the camera to the CCU to allow more accurate setting of the video level at the CCU.

• Switch 10: This switch is unused, and should be left in the OFF position.

RS-232 Cabling

For RS-232, use a standard CAT 5e cable (568B termination for RJ-45 connectors) from the RS-232 port
on the back of a Vaddio ProductionVIEW camera controller or switcher. If the camera will be connected
to a third-party control system (such as AMX or Crestron), a DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter cable is supplied with
the camera for RS-232.

IR OUT – Switch 3

When operating the HD-18 camera with the Quick-Connect CCU, the IR Output must be set to the OFF
position on the back of the camera. If it is not turned off, it will interfere with proper operation of the PTZ

camera.

INSTALLATION

The WallVIEW CCU HD-18 HD-SDI product was specifically designed for installation on a vertical wall
surface with Coax and CAT 5e cable connectivity for Video, Power and Control signaling (one coax and
two CAT 5e cables). Installation is simplified in that no custom cables and no power outlets are required
near the camera bracket. The use of “pass-thru” RJ-45 connectors should not be used (see notice on
page 2).

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