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ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller 

 

ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller Manual 341-770 Rev H                          

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In our continuing drive to redefine camera control, Vaddio™ 
introduces the Precision Camera Controller system. Designed to 
control up to seven PTZ cameras, the Precision Camera 
Controller can be used as a stand-alone device or in conjunction 
with a variety of video switchers or mixers on the market today.  
    
The control surface gives system users real-time knobs and 
buttons to control functions. In addition to a joystick controller 
with separate pan, tilt and zoom speed adjustment knobs, there 
are controls for red & blue gain, detail, iris and gain.   
 
The system is capable of storing up to 14 pan, tilt and zoom position presets per camera.  Two discrete control 
buses can be configured to select PTZ cameras, as well as control an external switcher or mixer via either RS-232 
or tally outputs on the back of the console.    
 
Precision Camera Controller is the ideal camera control system for a variety of applications, including houses of 
worship, local government, live event production and other situations where PTZ camera control is required. 
 

 

Intended Use: 

Before operating the device, 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 device 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 product.  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. 

 
 

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NPACKING

Carefully remove the device and all of the parts of the 999-5700-000 from the packaging.   
Unpack and identify the following parts: 

 

One (1) ProductionVIEW PRECISION CAMERA CONTROLLER  

 

One (1) Vaddio PowerRite 18 VDC, 2.75A Power Supply 

 

One (1) AC Cord Set  

 

Two (2) 8-pin Phoenix type connectors  

 

Documentation and Manuals 

Note:  

The International Version, 999-5700-001 includes the Euro and UK power cords. 

 

ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller 

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

 

Please do not use “pass-thru” type RJ-45 connectors.  These pass-thru type connectors do not 
work well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connections which 
can result in the RS-232 control line failing and locking up, and/or compromising the HSDS™ 
signals.  For best results please use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper 
pin-outs prior to use and connection to Vaddio product.  

Summary of Contents for PRODUCTIONVIEW

Page 1: ...PRODUCTIONVIEW PRECISION CAMERA CONTROLLER Integration Joystick with Seven Discrete Camera Control Ports On board Camera Presets CCU Exposure and Color Control Functions with External Control Capability Part Number 999 5700 000 North America Part Number 999 5700 001 International Installation and User Guide ...

Page 2: ...r Panel I O 5 First Time Set up with the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller 5 Drawings System Configurations Examples 6 Operating the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller 7 ProductionVIEW PRECISION CAMERA CONTROLLER Menu Structure 8 Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity 11 Warranty Information 12 Appendix 1 13 RS 232 Control 13 Communication Specification 13 Female DB 9 Control...

Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...A Bus is default but is user definable Control codes for external video switchers and mixers can be programmed into the Precision Camera Controller for remote control of switcher functions on Control A and Control B buses menu selection 6 Camera Presets 14 presets are available for each PTZ camera connected 7 Joystick Controller The 3 axis Hall Effect joystick has been redesigned and is taller tha...

Page 5: ...n 5 GND for use with external controllers or external production switchers 6 Tally Outputs For use with tally light or external devices i e video switchers camera control units etc These external control contacts correspond directly to front panel Control A B buses Tally contacts are latching TTL type These triggers are not relays and no voltage should be applied to these triggers at any time The ...

Page 6: ...ors but only one operator can access the cameras at a time Cessna 172 not included Sample Configuration 3 Two Precision Camera Controllers set up in Link Mode Each Precision Camera Controller has 7 cameras connected and all cameras can be controlled from either Precision Camera Controller however not concurrently There can be two operators but only one operator can access all fourteen cameras at a...

Page 7: ...on time Set this to the desired time for Edirol only 3 Turn off the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller 4 Connect the external video switcher to the RS 232 Control Port DB 9 on the back of the Precision Camera Controller 5 Turn on the external switcher and let it boot up completely 6 Turn on the Precision Camera Controller and let it boot up completely making sure that it recognizes the ext...

Page 8: ...ort 01 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 02 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 03 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 04 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 05 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 06 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic Port 07 select search method Auto Sony Canon Panasonic NOTE When using ...

Page 9: ...r Invert Port 07 Normal or Invert Return to Main Select Returns to Main Menu Zoom Direction Select Normal or Invert default is Normal Inverts the Joystick Zoom Direction Inverted Clockwise twist zoom out Camera Select Bus Select Control A Control B Assigns Control Bus A or B to select cameras for Pan Tilt Zoom control Preset Pan Speed Select 01 24 Sets the Pan Speed on all cameras between camera p...

Page 10: ... Upon power up all cameras will go to Preset 14 Preset Location Local 6 InCam 8 Local In Local mode the ProductionVIEW stores all 14 presets internally In 6 InCam 8 Local mode the presets 1 through 6 will be stored in the cameras Presets 7 through 14 will be stored in the Precision Camera Controller Note The 6 InCam 8 Local mode allows for switching video sources when Sony cameras are moving to pr...

Page 11: ... does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le minis...

Page 12: ... and describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase and proof of purchase Include your assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio Write your assigned RMA number on the outside of the box when returning the product All products returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge without exception Voided Warranty The warranty does not apply if the original s...

Page 13: ...ogramming Language Firmware Version V01 01 XX Vaddio ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller This Menu System Access Power x Power On Off InCtlA x Control A 1 7 InCtlB x Control B 1 7 Camera x Switch to Camera 1 7 AWB x AutoWhiteBal On Off Preset x Go to Preset 1 14 BLC x BacklightComp On Off Store x Store Preset 1 14 Rescan Rescan cameras Joystick Pan Tilt Zoom JPanDir x x Port 0 7 Invert Norm...

Page 14: ...alEcho SerialEcho On Off cr Serial Echo On Off SerialInfo SerialInfo On Off cr Serial Information mode on off SetDefault SetDefault 9 cr Set default Preset 1 12 Store Store 9 cr Store indicated preset on the current camera 1 12 Tally Tally High Low cr Non selected Idle tally level TiltSpeed TiltSpeed 9 cr Set Preset Tilt Speed Version Version cr Display System Version information Zoom Zoom in Out ...

Page 15: ...ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller Manual 341 770 Rev H Page 15 of 16 Inside Back Cover Blank ...

Page 16: ...ddio com 2013 Vaddio All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice or obligation Vaddio ProductionVIEW Quick Connect WallVIEW EZCamera and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document Number 341 770 Rev H ...

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