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Read Me First

Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this 

information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions. 

Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these 

instructions for future reference.

Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions

Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety instructions must be followed to 

avoid possible personal injury and avoid possible damage to the product.

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WARNING!

Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear 

supported by the warning triangle symbol.

Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or 

surroundings, comments appear supported by the word ‘

CAUTION

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ELECTRIC SHOCK

Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear supported by the hazardous 

voltage warning triangle.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

 Always disconnect and isolate the product from 

the power supply before attempting any servicing or removing the covers. Always check 

cables for signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury and/or damage 

the equipment. It is the responsibility of the local organisation to ensure that the product 

is periodically checked for electrical safety in accordance with local regulations.

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CAUTION!

 This product must be connected to a power supply of the same voltage (V) 

and current (A) as indicated on the product. Refer to the technical specifications for the 

product. Using alternative power sources will invalidate the system EMC liability. All 

connections to other devices must be made using shielded cables. 

Intended Use

The μVRC robotic control system is designed to control compatible robotic camera equipment and 

accessories. Camera operators can remotely control movements of axes and other functions.

The μVRC is designed for use in TV studios and other applications including houses of worship, 

conference facilities and auditoriums.

Electrical Connection

Operating Environment

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WARNING! 

Slots and openings are intended for ventilation purposes to ensure reliable 

operation of the product and protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover any 

slots and openings. Protect the product from water, moisture and dust. The presence of 

electricity near water can be dangerous.

Important Safety Information

Содержание mVRC

Страница 1: ...User Guide Part No V4063 0010 EN www vinten com Robotic Control System...

Страница 2: ...uch revision or changes Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to...

Страница 3: ...d Connections 5 Joystick Panel Controls and Connections 6 Upgrade Options 7 Connecting the VRC 8 Starting the VRC 9 Adding Robotic Camera Units to the System 10 Using the Joystick Panel 12 Using the T...

Страница 4: ...check cables for signs of damage Damaged cables can cause personal injury and or damage the equipment It is the responsibility of the local organisation to ensure that the product is periodically chec...

Страница 5: ...ent it is recommended that only trained personnel be allowed to work in the active areas where remote controlled robotic equipment is located The safe operating zone is a minimum of 1 m 3 ft Safety No...

Страница 6: ...4 2 Getting Started Box Contents 1 VRC computer 2 Joystick panel 3 VRC power supply NI USB connecting cable NI Power cable x3 NI User guide 1 2 3 NI Not Illustrated...

Страница 7: ...s 1 Touch screen interface 2 Adjustable stand 3 Power button 4 Power socket 5 Network port 6 USB3 ports 7 VESA mounting holes X4 8 USB 2 ports 4 1 3 2 5 6 6 7 For more information on the VESA mount se...

Страница 8: ...6 Joystick Panel Controls and Connections 1 Main joystick control 2 Shot control keys 3 Focus controls 4 Keys not currently used 5 Hand rest pad 6 Camera selection keys 7 USB port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Страница 9: ...d VRC Total Control V4063 8002 Any number of Vantage heads can be controlled PTZ Control V4063 8003 Control a single PTZ camera Sony or Panasonic ICE Fusion V4063 8004 Adds control of Vinten ICE and F...

Страница 10: ...with the supplied USB lead The VRC computer connections are located on the rear of the product See the section VRC Computer Components and Connections on page 5 For more information on connecting up r...

Страница 11: ...the rear edge of the case Starting the VRC Application When the VRC computer has booted up double tap on the Fusion Client icon If only one user name is set up on the system with no password set the V...

Страница 12: ...chased they should be applied to the VRC system during set up For more information see About Screen and License Management on page 34 If you are unfamiliar with the VRC interface see Using the VRC on...

Страница 13: ...ly Changes button 6 Tap the OK button to allow the software to restart When the VRC restarts added cameras are available for selection from the Camera selection and Status Bar Cameras and components c...

Страница 14: ...enables you to select and control connected robotic cameras Additional keys are available to select cameras and other useful functions Using the VRC Joystick Camera Controls The joystick panel provid...

Страница 15: ...cess to functions when the operator is using the joystick to control cameras 1 Camera shot control keys fade stop cut 2 Function keys not currently used 3 Numeric keypad not currently used 4 Camera se...

Страница 16: ...the current show or the shots stored for the currently selected camera depending on the setting of the Per Camera configuration option 2 Camera selection and Status Bar The robotic cameras can be sel...

Страница 17: ...show file F Grey Indicates shots that are available for selection A B C D E Camera Selection Status Bar Available robotic cameras can be selected from this bar The colour of the camera button indicat...

Страница 18: ...shot to the selected shot in the time duration stored in the shot This function can be latched to immediately fade to a shot when it is selected Store Stores the shot on the currently selected camera...

Страница 19: ...on page 34 Exit Exits the VRC application Return Closes the menu Edit menu Tap Edit to display the Edit menu This has options that let you rename shots modify the fade time delete shots re save a shot...

Страница 20: ...the adjusted focus Keep Shot After the focus has been adjusted tap Keep Shot to return the camera to the shot s original pan tilt and zoom settings keep the adjusted focus setting and store the adjus...

Страница 21: ...botic cameras Turn X4 mode on and off Enter the CCU control screens Enter the Device Configuration screen X4 The default zoom mode zoom proportional ensures that the speed of the pan and tilt movement...

Страница 22: ...amera control systems originally being used purely for the creation of TV shows The term has been retained for consistence with existing users Show management A show is a collection of stored shots fr...

Страница 23: ...complete the import Exporting a show 1 Tap to select the desired show from the grid to export 2 Tap the Export button 3 Use the file browser to place the show in the desired location Tap Save to compl...

Страница 24: ...enu Only the latched delete latched time and return buttons are available from the edit menu until you select a shot on the grid Adding Shots to a Show Make sure that the required show is loaded 1 Sel...

Страница 25: ...y its time 4 Repeat until all of the desired shots have been modified 5 Tap Latched Time again to exit this mode Other Edit Options Edit Menu Option Description Name Tap on the shot in the grid you wi...

Страница 26: ...sting Shot Fade Times The stored fade time can always be modified on air in real time using the time slider on the virtual joystick The maximum fade time is 120 seconds Latched Cut or Fade Function Th...

Страница 27: ...ore it is on air the VRC operator will want to take control at the joystick panel and check the framing and focus of the shot and trim the shot as needed This lets the operator correct for things like...

Страница 28: ...iguration groups Grid Display Options Panel Options Shot Options Camera Control Shot Preferences Group Display Preferences CCU Recall Preferences Grid Display Options Options Description Grid Size Tap...

Страница 29: ...stest speed of movement The Deadband setting is used to adjust the amount of play that is felt in the joystick before the camera or lens starts to move Before changing the Gain or Deadband settings fo...

Страница 30: ...tions ON Blue OFF Black Deselect A camera that has been selected can be deselected by tapping it on the screen A camera can only be deselected by selecting a different camera Always Take Rudely Select...

Страница 31: ...fferent camera automatically deselects the first shot Allows you to select shots on multiple cameras and then cut or fade to all of the shots at the same time Delete Warning Every time you delete or r...

Страница 32: ...he Primary Panel Groups and Preview Panel Groups bars if enabled above the Stored Shot Editing grid Displays the Primary and Preview Panel Groups bars between the Stored Shot Editing grid and the Came...

Страница 33: ...Superuser has the right to add and delete other users At least one Superuser must be present on the system to allow access to User Management The last remaining Superuser cannot be removed Adding a U...

Страница 34: ...mber the preview monitor is connected to on the switcher 4 Change the switcher number level using the arrows in the Level field 1 2 3 Refer to the documentation supplied with the video switcher 4 Conf...

Страница 35: ...ras quickly during operation 1 To access the screen tap Menu Sort Cameras 2 Tap and drag a camera to a new location example shows camera named PTZ4 being moved to the first position 3 Continue to repo...

Страница 36: ...itional features and functions are purchased to upgrade the VRC a license key is issued This license key must be applied to activate the new features When you buy a software license you will be issued...

Страница 37: ...lso be inverted to reverse joystick control Axis gain settings can be easily set changed or cleared 1 2 3 Adjust the gain settings for Pan or Tilt tapping the up down arrows Tapping the Default button...

Страница 38: ...roduction and tilt set with the camera platform horizontal 1 Drive the camera to the desired position on the axis 2 Tap the Zero button in the appropriate axis panel 3 The current position marker blue...

Страница 39: ...t any time The procedure described below is identical for all axes and positive and negative limits 1 Tap the Clear button for the appropriate axis limit point positive or negative to remove the curre...

Страница 40: ...has been chosen to provide an example For a full list of functions and controls for each camera protocol see CCU Database on page 41 Camera Functions Tab The first tab on the CCU screen displays the...

Страница 41: ...een On many cameras it is possible to access and control the built in menu system Changes can be made and stored remotely It is important that the user can see the on screen display of the camera via...

Страница 42: ...screen display or video output Some functions have an indicator bar and display the setting value for precise adjustments Grey Up Down arrows indicate a setting cannot currently be adjusted This coul...

Страница 43: ...tween cameras they are operated in the same way as demonstrated in the section Typical Camera Functions and CCU Controls on page 38 Sony CNA 1 Features Iris Mode Green Gain Nd Filter Blue Gain Cc Filt...

Страница 44: ...Pedestal Master Black Shutter Select Iris Synchro Scan Menu Navigation ISO Gain Hitachi Broadcast Cameras Features Color Bars Blue Gain Iris Closed Blue Ped AWB Green Ped ABB M Ped Master Black Red G...

Страница 45: ...ain Auto Iris Knee Point Auto Knee White Balance B On Screen Overlay Master Black B Shutter Select Black Gamma WB Mode Shutter Speed Menu Knee Slope AGC White Balance R Custom Picture Master Black R R...

Страница 46: ...21 2 in Width 83 mm 3 3 in Touch screen Display Panel Specification 21 5inch TFT LCD LED Backlight 16 9 1920 x 1080 FHD Illumination 250nits Viewing Angle 170 Horizontal 160 Vertical Physical Data He...

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Страница 48: ...Publication No V4063 4980 1 www vinten com Vinten A Vitec Group brand...

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