ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller
ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller Manual 341-770 Rev H
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Image: Rear Panel of ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller
Rear Panel I/O:
1. Power
Input
: Use only the 18 VDC, 2.75A power supply provided with the Precision Camera Controller. Use
of any other power supply may cause damage to the Precision Camera Controller and to the products
connected to it.
2. Camera Control Ports on RJ-45 connectors:
One camera control port per camera (no daisy-chaining is
required, or supported).
3. Link
In:
This is a data input port set up to receive a connection from a Secondary Precision Camera
Controller for Link function. Link allows a user to control all cameras connected to one or both controllers
from a single position.
4. Link
Out:
This is a data output port for setting up a Precision Camera Controller as a secondary Precision
Camera Controller, when the cable is run to the Link In port on another Precision Camera Controller.
5. RS-232
Control
Port:
DB-9 for RS-232 control of internal functions (Pin 2 = TX, Pin 3 = RX, Pin 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 triggers are configurable as Active High or Active Low.
First Time Set-up with the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller:
ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller was designed to be easy to use and operate right out of the box.
Controls are intuitive and logical, and the pin-outs are printed on the back panel.
Getting Started:
To start using the Precision Camera Controller, connect the RS-232 Camera Control Ports on the unit to the RS-
232 inputs on the cameras. Turn on the cameras and let them home, then turn on the Precision Camera
Controller. The Precision Camera Controller will scan each of the cameras connected and automatically load the
appropriate RS-232 codes for control of each camera. Any mix of up to seven (7) compatible camera systems
can be used concurrently on the system (see Figure 4). In all cases, video will be routed to an external
switcher/mixer.
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