ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller
ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller Manual 341-770 Rev H
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Most of the console functions and controls are easy and intuitive. However, there are some more involved
procedures listed below.
Master Power Switch:
When the Master Power Switch is powered down, all of the attached cameras will be placed in standby.
To turn the system off, the button must be touched and held down for two (2) seconds (the delay in “off”
command is to ensure that the system is not inadvertently turned of during an event).
When the Master Power Switch is powered up, all attached cameras will activate and select default
camera and preset information as defined in the menu. The Precision Camera Controller will scan the
inputs for camera type and auto-configure accordingly. This can take up to one minute and is normal
operation. Precision Camera Controller will also scan for, and confirm connectivity to an external switcher
if it is configured for operation with an external switcher via RS-232.
Important Note: When the camera control ports are changed or reconfigured, RESCAN CAMERAS in the menu
must be selected, or the Precision Camera Controller must be rebooted.
Setting-up Compatible External Switchers using RS-232:
The RS-232 control codes for the Edirol V-44SW and Isis external switchers are built into the Precision Camera
Controller. To activate these codes, use the following procedure:
1.
Go to the Menu (see page 10) under Video Switcher and select the desired switcher mode.
2.
The next item in the menu is the transition 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
external switcher (on the LCD screen of Precision Camera Controller).
7.
Test for proper operation
NOTE:
If an external switcher is connected to Precision Camera Controller, you can’t use the system in “Dual
Link” mode, with two Precision Camera Controllers connected to each other (see configurations)
Setting Camera Presets per Channel:
Press and hold the camera selection button for 4 seconds on the Control A (if A is the default) bus.
The unused camera presets and camera selection button will flash at this time.
Touching a flashing camera preset button, the unit will store all the information available via the camera at
this time. A non-flashing or already saved preset location (not-flashing camera preset button) can be
overwritten.
Camera presets contain all the camera information besides the Pan/Tilt/Zoom position including
brightness, focus, backlight, zoom-speed and others as well. The particular control saved under each
camera preset is a function of the parameters available on a per camera basis.
Preset Location Storage Options
This feature allows the user to store 14 camera presets in the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller or
have the option of storing 6 camera presets (1 through 6) in the camera and 8 presets (7 through 14) in the
Precision Camera Controller for the Sony EVI series cameras and BRC-300. For the BRC 700 series cameras
and Panasonic AW-HE100/120, all 14 presets can be stored in the camera.
