Instruction Manual

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators
Vaddio, 4800 Quebec Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55428, Main (
763)-971-4400, FAX [phone], www.vaddio.com
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Installation and User Guide
VADDIO™/SONY® JOYSTICK CONTROL BUNDLE
For Vaddio Cameras and Control Systems
The Sony Remote Control Joystick can control all Sony
based cameras including the Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions
and six presets patterns. The ergonomic joystick and
feature rich control panel provide superb operability in
various remote-shooting applications (Figure 1).
Vaddio/Sony Joystick Control Bundle Includes:
• Sony Joystick Remote Control Unit
• Custom 20’ (6.1m) VISCA Cable (8-Pin mini din to DB-9M)
• Custom 20’ (6.1m) ControlVIEW Xtreme Link Cable (9-pin Phoenix Type to DB-25M)
• 12VDC Power Supply
• AC Cable (North America or Euro)
Key Product Features:
• Joystick can control up to seven VISCA based PTZ cameras
• Preset memory supports up to 16 combinations of settings (EVI-D100, EVI-D70 and BRC-300 have
only 6 presets per camera), including camera position, zoom, focus and backlight can be stored in the
memory of the camera using this unit.
• Requires an external video switcher with a contact control interface to switch between different
camera video sources
• RS-232 or RS-422 communication interfaces
• Control of brightness, white balance, focus (auto/manual)
Connecting the Joystick to Vaddio Models of Sony PTZ Cameras:
Connect the 20’ (6.1m) VISCA Cable (8-Pin mini din to DB-9M) to the Joystick RS-232C Port (8-pin mini
din). The Vaddio WallVIEW Series and CeilingVIEW Series cameras are shipped with an EZCamera
Control Adapter (DB-9F to RJ-45). Attach the adapter to the DB-9M connector on the VISCA cable and
run Cat. 5 cable between the joystick and Camera. See Figures 2 and 3 for single camera control and
daisy chain camera control diagrams.
Connecting the Joystick to Sony PTZ Cameras:
Please see the Sony Manual for the RM-BR300 included in the Vaddio/Sony Joystick Bundle.
Figure 1:
Sony RM-BR300
Joystick Remote Control Unit
RS-232
RS-232*
* = RS-232 on Cat. 5
RS-232*
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT OUT
Four (4) Vaddio Model 100 PTZ EZCamera Camera
Kits with Cat. 5 Camera Shoes and Control Adapters
Cat. 5
EZCamera Control Adapter
DB-9F to RJ-45F (Cat. 5)
20’ (6.1m) VISCA Cable
(8-Pin mini din to DB-9M)
RS-232
RS-232
Vaddio Model 100 PTZ
Camera with Cat. 5 Camera
Shoe and Control Adapter
Cat. 5
EZCamera Control Adapter
DB-9F to RJ-45F (Cat. 5)
20’ (6.1m) VISCA Cable
(8-Pin mini din to DB-9M)
RS-232*
Figure 2:
Sony RM-BR300 Joystick with Single Camera Control
Figure 3:
Sony Joystick with four (4) Camera Daisy Chain Control