User Manual

Auto Presenter
AutoPresenter Manual 342-0029 Rev D Page 23 of 28
what you pay for”, when considering display devices can not be truer in this case. An inexpensive TV or
miniature LCD panel will never look like a broadcast quality monitor.
General Specifications:
Appendix 1: RS-232 Control
The AutoPresenter has six (6) discrete camera control ports which eliminates the need for daisy-chaining
control cabling. With AutoPresenter, all cabling configurations are home-run wiring configurations. Each
Channel will auto-configure the input channel for control of the camera attached.
Vaddio uses simple control protocols to accomplish custom programming with the AutoPresenter. The
Communication Specification, API and Programming Language are listed below and definitions are listed
on the next page. Note: All commands must be followed by a carriage return.
Communication Specification
Communication Speed: 9600 bps (default)
Start bit: 1
Stop bit: 1
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
No Flow control
Control Port - RS-232 on DB-9F Connector
PIN# Signal
2) TXD
3) RXD
5) GND
All other pins - Unused
AutoPresenter
Part Numbers:
999-5675-000 (North America)
999-5675-001 (International)
Compatible Cameras: Vaddio, Panasonic, Sony & Canon (see page 2 for specific models)
Video Formats Supported:
HD YPbPr Video 16:9, RGBHV (from PC) and Standard Definition (NTSC and
PAL) NTSC or PAL will require an adapter cable - 440-5600-000
Video Switcher:
6 x 1
Video Transitions:
Cross Fade, 11 Wipe options and Straight Cuts, Fade to Black, Picture in
Picture with 5-locations and 3-sizes (switchable through presets)
Video Inputs:
Six (6) RGBHV, HD/SD Component (YPbPr) or Composite (DE-15F)
Program Output:
Two (2) Program outputs * (DE-15F) -- SD or HD Component (YPbPr),
RGBHV or Composite SD video using breakout cables
* same format and resolution on both outputs
Camera Control Ports:
Six (6) RS-232 on RJ-45F
Control Interface:
One (1) RS-232 on DB-9F
LCD Display: 8 - Line Backlit LCD Display
Power Supply:
PowerRite 12 VDC, 3Amp
Tally Output:
Tally outputs for each of the six video inputs
Trigger Inputs:
72 plus multistep combinations and presets available through RS-232
(138 total) presets
Weight:
5.5 lbs. (2.5kg) – approximate weight
Dimensions (H x W x D):
16” (40.64cm) x 10” (25.4cm) x 3.5” (8.89cm)