Installation and User Guide Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators PRODUCTIONVIEW™ SUPER JOYSTICK Integration Joystick with Six Discrete Camera Control Ports, On-board Camera Presets, LCD Preview Monitor and External Control Capability ©2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. ProductionVIEW Super Joystick - Document 341-565 Rev B.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Overview: The Vaddio™ ProductionVIEW Super Joystick is a unique integration joystick contoller that is based on the ProductionVIEW series of camera controllers. The Super Joystick has six individual RS-232C camera control ports for direct control of PTZ cameras which eliminates the need for daisy chain control cabling.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Key Technical Features: • Camera Auto-Sensing - The ProductionVIEW Super Joystick is capable of identifying through autosensing of each camera attached.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Front Panel Controls (Figure 2): 1 3 2 4 14 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1) MASTER POWER (system on/off) 2) EXTERNAL VIDEO A • Selector Switch assigns External Video Input A to the Built-in 4” LCD Monitor 3) EXTERNAL VIDEO B • Selector Switch assigns External Video Input B to the Built-in 4” LCD Monitor 4) EXTERNAL CONTROL A • For controlling external devices via tally contacts (contact closure) or RS-232 5) EXTERNAL CONTROL B • For controll
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Back Panel I/O and Controls (Figure 3): 1 2 7 Pin 6: GND Pin 7: TXD Pin 8: RXD 3 Pin 2: TX Pin 3: RX Pin 5: GND 4 5 6 1) POWER INPUT • Use only the 18 VDC, 2.75A power supply provided with the ProductionVIEW Super Joystick. Use of any other power supply may cause damage to the ProductionVIEW and to the products attached. • Connector 5.5mm OD, 2.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick First Time Set-up with the ProductionVIEW Super Joystick: ProductionVIEW Super Joystick was designed to be exceptionally easy to use and operate right out of the box. The controls are intuitive and logical and the pin-outs are printed on the back panel.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Figure 5: System Configuration - High Definition Video • • • Cameras are controlled by the Super Joystick Video is handled by an external video switcher External Switcher is controlled by the Super Joystick via RS-232 • System is shown with Edirol V-44SW In Edirol V-44SW Mode (4HD - 2SD) WallVIEW HD1 Camera Systems HD Video Monitor Power and HD Video Quick-Connect Pro HD1 HD Video HD Video Edirol V-44SW ProductionVIEW Super Joystick In Edirol V-44SW Mode (4HD - 2SD) RS
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Operating the ProductionVIEW Super Joystick (continued): Setting-up Compatible External Switchers using RS-232 The RS-232 control codes for the Edirol V-44SW, Extron ISS-506 and the Analog Way Eventix external switchers are built-in to the ProductionVIEW Super Joystick. To Activate these codes use the following procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Go to the Menu (see page 10) under Video Switcher and select the desired switcher mode.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Menu System Structure The ProductionVIEW Super Joystick has a back lit, 2-line LCD that displays the system menus. The menus are traversed with the up/down arrows, select and cancel buttons. The menu structure is as follows: Menu Structure: st 1 Screen Menu Section ProductionVIEWSJ T01.00.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Zoom Direction >Select >Normal or Invert (default is Normal) Inverts the Joystick Zoom Direction (Inverted - Clockwise twist = zoom out) Panel Lights >Select >00 through 50 Panel Light Brightness (all lights - 50 is the brightest) (default is 25, off is 00) Switching Modes (For Camera Selection - Manual or tying Camera Selection to Ext. Control A or Ext. Control B): >Select >Manual Camera Selection Button operate independently from Ext. Control A or Ext.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick System Menu (continued) >Clear Memory >Select >Start Clears the camera preset memories and sets all parameters to default settings >Clear Presets >Select >Start Clears the camera preset memory only >Serial Info >Select >On or Off Reports button pushes on front panel out the serial port (default is off) (Does not report joy stick position) >Power Up Preset >Select >Home Camera >Select - Upon power up, all cameras will go to their home position >Preset 12 > Select - Upon power u
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick RS-232 Control of the ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Key Feature: The ProductionVIEW Super Joystick has six (6) discrete camera control ports which eliminates the need for daisy-chaining control cabling. With all the ProductionVIEW consoles, all cabling configurations are home-run type or “star” wiring configurations. Each Channel will auto-configure the input channel for video signal and control for the camera attached.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Command Structure Definitions Command Description AWB x (On/Off) Turns auto white balance on or off on controlled camera. BLC x (On/Off) Turns backlight compensation on or off on controlled camera. Bright x (UP) Turns brightness up one increment, (Down) Turns brightness down one increment, (Auto) restores auto brightness on controlled camera. Camera x (1-6) Switch control function to camera x.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Warranty Information: Hardware* Warranty - One year limited warranty on all parts. Vaddio warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the day of purchase from Vaddio. If Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, they will, at their option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick Toll Free: 800-572-2011 ▪ Phone: 763-971-4400 ▪ FAX: 763-971-4464 www.vaddio.com ©2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. Vaddio, ProductionVIEW, CeilingVIEW, WallVIEW, EZCamera, Quick-Connect, Add-A-Cam and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio, LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.