CameraMan 1-CCD ANALOG ROBOTIC CAMERA SYSTEM Installation and Operation Manual L1204101 Rev D 2000
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Table of Contents MEET YOUR CAMERAMAN ? ? ............................... 1-1 ? ? GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 1-1 ? ? About this Manual...........................................................1-1 Support Information........................................................1-1 ? ? ? ? Equipment Checklist ........................................................1-2 Product Description .........................................................
Section 1 Meet Your CameraMan? General Information Your new CameraMan? 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera is unmatched in quality, you with one of the best video communications cameras in the industry. exibility and expandability, providing About this Manual ? This manual will introduce you to your new CameraMan , explain how to install, connect and co gure it, and how to use it in single and multi-camera network applications.
Meet Your CameraMan ? Product Information The 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera System is designed for use in a variety of applications. This section provides information on products and packages o ered. You will also nd information on upgrade packages and recommended accessories.
Meet Your CameraMan ? Upgrade Packages The following upgrade packages are available: Student Camera Upgrade Package Best for: Distance Learning applications. This system allows the camera to respond to a signal from a button on a hard-wired tabletop microphone. To make the camera focus on them, the student presses the button, the camera instantly responds and the gate on the microphone opens.
Meet Your CameraMan ? Recommended Accessories The following accessories are available: Camera Control Keypad Camera Select 1 2 3 Camera Controls Whether you use it in wireless, RF, or hard-wired mode, the keypad enables you to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, gain, and location presets for up to three cameras. The keypad comes standard with the Student Camera System.
Meet Your CameraMan ? 1-CCD Camera System Components This section describes the components that are included with your 1-CCD camera system. 1-CCD CameraMan ? Camera The CameraMan camera is the primary component and the basis for all CameraMan camera systems. CameraMan ? Connector Box ? 1-CCD CameraMan Camera The connector box should be attached to the back of the camera. This box is the connection point for all RS-232, RS-485, power and video signals.
Meet Your CameraMan CameraMan Jacks and Switches All of the connection jacks and configuration switches described below appear on the back of your CameraMan. Do not use telephone cords or jacks for any of the following connections. They are wired differently. ! Connection Jacks Gen Lock Connector • PVI COM Jack – A standard 6-conductor RJ-11 jack used by the keypads as a communication interface to the camera system. For example, a hard-wired keypad attaches here.
Section 2 Installation and Startup Mounting Your CameraMan Camera You can mount your CameraMan camera on any flat, non-slick, nonmetal surface with a minimum supporting area of 8" x 8". Follow the instructions below: 1. ! 2. ! 3. ! ! Check your selected camera location to ensure that you have enough camera and cable clearance space for the CameraMan camera to pan and tilt without obstruction. Do not mount the camera upside down or with more than a 10 degree angle from horizontal.
Installation and Startup Connecting to the Camera System This section provides connection instructions. Refer to the left-side connection ports. Restraining the Cable Connections For the following camera connections: • Run the cables through the cable restrainer from left to right. • Tighten the cable restrainer to prevent any cables from dislodging. This should result in the cables being located approximately in the center of the camera, instead of near the edge.
Installation and Startup ! Verify that the Video Select switch is set to S-VIDEO. The switch is located behind the switch plate on the back right of the camera. Refer to the "Switch Configuration" topic in this section. For video output specifications, refer to Appendix B, Camera Specifications. Connecting to the RS-232 Port COM light CameraMan ? provides for RS-232 communications using the DB-9 jack on the back of the camera, labeled RS-232.
Installation and Startup Connecting the Power Supply You can mount the power supply with any orientation or on top of a table or roll-about unit. Follow the steps below: 1. Verify that the power switch located on the back of the camera is turned off. 2. Plug the 5.5mm female connector of the power supply into the DC POWER jack on the back of the camera. 3. Connect the other end of the power supply into a 120 VAC source.
Installation and Startup Connecting Camera Control Devices There are several ways to control your camera's movement. The following information explains how to connect and configure the optional Camera Control Keypad and the SHOT Director. Camera Control Keypad or Tracking System Keypad The optional Camera Control Keypad controls the camera's movement via wireless RF technology up to 60', or hard-wired connection up to 250'.
Installation and Startup Switch Configuration Now that you have connected your camera to the power supply and control devices, you need to configure the camera to work in your specific application. To begin, remove the switch plate on the back right side of the camera by removing the two screws holding it in place. Behind the plate you will see all of the configuration switches. Refer to the next page for a table describing the switches.
Installation and Startup Configuration Table ! Switch Number A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 & A6 A7 A8 After changing any switch settings, turn off the camera and then turn it back on to activate the change. Description Lens Select Sub-carrier Coarse Adjustment -Lens Converter Type -Baud Rate Memory Lock DOWN Position Normal UP Position Adapter Factory Default DOWN 0° 180° DOWN Use this switch to change the sub-carrier phase from 0° to 180°.
Installation and Startup System Startup Once you have made all of the necessary connections and configured the camera to your application, you are ready to turn on the system. Powering Up To turn on the system: 1. Switch the Power button on the back of the camera to the ON position. The camera should automatically enter its positioncalibration mode and stop at the zero-degree pan/tilt point. 2. Verify that the camera is now facing in the direction the FRONT label was pointing during mounting.
Section 3 Appendices A: Multiple Camera Applications If your application requires that you have more than one CameraMan, you will need to set them up in a daisy-chain network configuration. Daisy-chain Network Configuration To daisy-chain your cameras: 1. 2. 3. SWI TCH BA NK -BCOMPOSI TE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BA SE UNI T ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TALLY LIGHT INTERFACE Camera 1 Pin 3 . . . . Pin 3 Pin 4 . . . . Pin 4 Do not use a standard phone cable. These are wired differently and may cause damage.
Appendices B: Camera Specifications This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC identifier: JFECM003-AA 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera Image Sensor ................................ 1/3" IT CCD Picture Elements............................ NTSC: 768 (H) x 494 (V) PAL: 752 (H) x 582 (V) Angle of View ............................... Hor: 48.8° to 4.3° Vert: 37.6° to 3.3° Lens Converter Options ..............
Appendices C: Typical System Diagram Below is a typical setup for your CameraMan camera. The items in the diagram are not to scale.
Appendices D: Pin-out Diagrams You'll find the following pin-out connections on the back of the CameraMan connection box.
Appendices E: Field of View Specifications The following reference charts represent the size of your field of view and angle of view from various distances and magnifications, and with different lenses. 9.07 ft Standard Lens: 12x zoom (f.l. = 5.4 to 64.8mm): 6.81 ft 48.8° 37.6° Full Zoom Horizontal (ft) Vertical (ft) .75 .58 1.13 .86 1.50 1.15 1.88 1.44 2.25 1.73 2.63 2.02 3.00 2.30 3.38 2.59 3.75 2.88 4.13 3.17 4.51 3.46 4.88 3.74 5.26 4.03 4.3° No Zoom Horizontal (ft) Vertical (ft) 14.28 10.33 21.
Appendices F: Troubleshooting ? If you experience problems with your CameraMan system, use the following troubleshooting steps for assistance. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Customer Support at (904) 596-3500. ! As you go through this section, make notes about error messages or operation anomalies to discuss with Support personnel if you need to contact them. Please be near the equipment when calling. Problem The camera's video is not working properly. Solution 1.
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Section 4 Index A AC/DC, 2-3 accessories, 1-4 connection, 1-5 AMX, 2-3 angle of view, 3-2 appendices, 3-1 auxiliary communication port, 1-6 B base unit address, 3-1, 3-6 baud rate, 3-6 C cable restrainer, 1-6, 2-2 camera clearance, 3-2 components, 1-5 control devices, 2-4 control keypad, 2-4 mounting instructions, 2-1 power supply, 2-3 specifications, 3-2 weight, 3-2 camera applications multiple, 3-1 camera connection ports, 2-2 camera control keypad, 1-4 cameras daisy-chain, 3-1 checklist equipment, 1
Index connector box, 3-4 pin-outs, 3-4 dimensions, 3-2 distance learning, 1-3 upgrade packages, 1-3 installation and setup, 2-1 instructions for connecting to the camera system, 2-2 introduction to CameraMan, 1-1 E J electronic shutter, 3-2 equipment checklist, 1-2 jacks auxiliary communication port, 1-6 composite video, 1-6 DC power, 1-6 gen lock, 1-6 PVI COM, 1-6 RS-232 port, 1-6 RS-485, 1-6 S-VIDEO, 1-6 tally light port, 1-6 jacks and switches, 1-6 JFECM003-AA identifier, 3-2 joystick, SHOT Directo
Index N S networking daisy-chain, 3-1 multiple cameras, 3-1 no parity, 2-3 NTSC, 3-2 S/N ratio, 3-2 SCRIPT Viewer display, 1-4 setting up gen lock, 2-7 setting up your camera, 2-1 setup and installation, 2-1 shortest subject distance, 3-2 SHOT Director, 1-4 SHOT Director joystick controller connection, 2-4 shutter, 3-2 specifications camera, 3-2 field of view, 3-5 starting up the system, 2-7 student camera package upgrade, 1-3 STUDIO software, 1-4 support customer, 3-6 support information, 1-1 S-VIDEO,
Index V VAC source, 2-3 VAC sources, 1-5 vertical resolution, 3-2 video out, 3-2 video output connections, 2-2 videoconferencing, 1-3 W warranty information, 3-7 white balance, 3-2 wide angle lens, 3-5 Z zoom, 3-5 CameraMan 1-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual 4-13
