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1. Introduction
The Datavideo RMC-180 Controller is capable of controlling up to 4 Datavideo Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ)
cameras such as the PTC-150.
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thoroughly. This will help you to familiarise yourself with all aspects of the RMC-180 PTZ Camera
Control Unit.
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1.1 Features
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Remote control of up to four Pan, Tilt and Zoom cameras
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Pan, Tilt and Zoom with speed control by joystick
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Control of Pan, Tilt and Zoom as well as Iris, Focus, Gain, and other functions over Ethernet
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Multiple presets for PTZ settings for each individual camera
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Full remote control of each camera via serial communication over affordable network
cabling
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Compatible with Datavideo's switcher tally indicators
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Compact design for easy installation
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Easy integration with Datavideo HD switchers for an affordable multi-camera solution.
1.2 Compatible Control Standards
Depending on your chosen PTZ camera(s) the following control standards are available.
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SONY VISCA
Please note
that a firmware update may be required to switch your RMC-180 to the same protocol
as the camera you wish to control. All units are initially supplied with the VISCA protocol as this
works with the Datavideo PTC-150 camera.
