Table Of Contents iL 1. Meet Your Presenter System ¥ Congratulations on your Purchase ¥ Presenter System Components ¥ Main Docking Station Jacks and Switches . ¥ Tracking Ring Package lacks, Switches, and assembly ¥ Tracking System Keypad Buttons Il, Connect Your Presenter System ¥ Installing the Camera System...
Congratulations On Your Purchase Your new Parker Vision Presenter Camera System uses proven automatic tracking technology to help improve your distance learning, medicine and videoconferencing applications, You shooed use this manual in conjunction with the installation and operations ‘manual that came with your Camera Man 3:CCD camera, This manual covers the connection, configuration, and usage of your new Presenter Camera Stern.
Presenter System Components 0 EER de technology, assist the Cameraman in automatically following you around the room, If you have purchased this as an upgrade, then wv k 4 The Presenter Camera System comes with various pieces that, using both infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) racetrack nw your package will include al} the necessary components except the camera.
Main Docking Station EE v Take a look at the hatch of your Main Docking Station, The diagram below shows the various transactions and configuration switches. «ANTENNA RF receivers for the tracking power pack. VIDEO VIDEO OUT JACK Provides direct $Video video output through + RF CHANNEL SELECT Used to select which RE channel the Main Docking standard mink Din jack {cable not provided} Station will use to communicate with the Tracking Ring Package.
Tracking Ring Package Before connecting, or using your Tracking Ring package, take a moment to fear what the various buttons, switches and jacks ’ 2 are for, Power Pack ¥ POWER INDICATOR LED Lets you know whens, power Is ON {rec) and when batteries are LOW eon] W POWER SWITCH Used to tun Power Pack and Tracking Ring on and off AUDIO SWITCH Used to tum Tracking Ring microphone on and off. o WF CHARGER PORT Used to connect battery charger to power pack.
Tracking System Keypad Next, take a look at the front of your Tracking System Keypad, It is the control center for your Presenter Camera System and is composed of the following features. vy v '¥ SUBJECT POSITION CONTROLS Used 'W ON LED [fulminates when batteries to fine-tune the position of the subject while in racetrack mode. LOCATION PRESET SELECT (1:3) Used to recall preset locations. The HOME button is considered PRESET 1.
Installing the Camera System EE ww E Now that you've identified the components of your Presenter Camera System, as well as their individual buttons, ports and jacks, 7 nm you tan begin connecting them to your Camera Man camera, Removing the Camera Man Connector Block {Upgrade Only) If you are performing an initial installation of a system package, a opposed to an upgrade, this i not necessary. Use the following procedure to remove the Camera Man Connector Block: 1.
Conner 3 . ame Now you can begin connecting your Main Docking Station to your Camera Man Camera System and your camera control devices. Connecting the Camera Man Cable The auto Track camera connects to the Main Docking Station using the supplied Cameraman 10° semiconductor cable with DB.37 connectors on both ends 1. Verify that the POWER switch is mused OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station before making this connection 2.
Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly Sow you're ready to assemble the Tracking Ring Package and learn how to wear it properly to ensure that your Cameraman camera follows you around the room. Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly Using the Power Pack Pouch, attach the Tracking Power Pack directly to your detaching by clipping it to your waistline or skirt, or to the Tracking Ring Power Pack Belt. The Tracking Power Pack must be wom 50 the antenna hangs loosely. Da net place the Power Pack in your pocket.
Configuring the Main Docking Station SE pr Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need fo configure its components. 7 nm There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station which must be set as follows: 1. Set the RF CHANNEL switch to the desired channel. This must match the setting on the Tracking Ring Power Pack. if you experience any problems on one of the channels, switch both to the alienate channel {Factory Defaulter: UP positioned dot) 2.
Configuring the Tracking System Keypad Le wv Tracking System Keypad Check the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located In the battery compartment of the keypad) and verify that the selected setting corresponds to the setting of the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the auto Track camera.
Configuring the Tracking System Keypad Sa WEE LER : You can control the Camera Man camera's panning motion with either the PAN/TILT arrows on the bottom, or, when using : r 7 auto Track, the SUBJECT POSITION arrows on the top of your Tracking System Keypad.
Other Configurations ny The following configurations, ike the panning orientation, would apply t your specific application need. ’ H Before changing the tracksuit Window size, you will need to power up the tracking ring package, Refer to page 13. Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel Gere the Cameraman camera is installed, you can configure the mad mum PAN/TILT settings to the application.
System Start Up 4 IRN ERE EEE EN SE Once all necessary connections and configurations are made, you are ready to start up the rest of the system, Tracking Ring Package 1. Power ON the Camera Man camera with the POWER switch on the Main Docking Station. 2. Set the Tracking Ring Power Pa's Power switch, located on the top of the unit, to ON. The Power ON LED on the Power Pack will illuminate.
System Start Up 5 ET ERS r Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack An optional Rechargeable Auxiliary Battery Pack is available to connect with the Tracking Power Pack for extra long use. When attached to the Tracking Power Pack, the Laudatory Battery Pack overrides the builtin 12-hour Battery. If you need more than 12 hours of use, cornet the Actuary Battery Pack to the Tracking Power Pack. This provides up to 24 hours of use To recharge the Auxiliary Battery Pack: 1. Tur OFF the Tracking Power Pack. 2.
Your Presenter Camera System's ability to follow a presenter around the room is unmatched in the industry, Now that you've connected, configured, and powered up all the system components, you can begin to put them to use. racetrack Mode offtrack mode enables the Cameraman camera to follow 3 presenter who is wearing the Tracking Ring Package. To engage the racetrack mode, press one of the four racetrack View buttons on the Tracking System Keypad.
Using auto Track Views the keys to your Presenter Camera System it its ability to not only track you around the room, but memorize various views wn and presets, These help you to make more effective and dynamic presentations. auto Track Views Overview You can choose from four auto Track Views to engage the auto Track mode.
Using auto Track Views EEE PE eR wn TIGHT auto TRACK View Press the TIGHT auto TRACK View button. The video frame should show & close head shot of you. This view is used to emphasize facial expressions. you would tie to alter your image in this view, you wil need to reset the Tight View, SET or CHANGE the tight racetrack View; 1. After pressing TIGHT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the middle of the video frame.
Using auto Track Views OOO AN PEG. RIGHT auto Track View Press the RIGHT auto TRACK View button. Your image should now be offset to the right side of the video frame. This view is used when the presenter wants to share the video screen with key presentation areas (a left handed presenter may use this view while pointing fo a flowchart. If you would like to alter your image this view, you will need to reset the Right View To SET of CHANGE the right auto Track VIEW. 1.
Using the Subject Position and Pan/Tilt Arrows Ee This section Is dependent upon the orientation of your panning arrows. We have used the default orientation for the examples. ’ nw wn Subject Position Arrows in the auto Track mode, press any one of the four directional Subject Position arrows to adjust your location in the current auto Track View. Pressing the up, down, right or left arrows changes the subject's position in the video frame.
Using auto Find and Tracking Freeze Le ow nw These Presenter Camera System features will help you to take control of your presentations. vr auto Find Wh fen 50 ta TRACE CK, the Camera Man wil al beg pang 1). eking fer the Tracing i 100° Fetgofoden Proteges 9 Ne Fraudster If you are not in the auto TRACK mode and are out of the field of view, ‘o activate she auto Find feature you must press any of the four auto Track View buttons.
Using Location Presets Location Presses aglow you to make your presentations more effective by incorporating other media, such as maps, flip charts, overheads, ete. Using the Presenter Keypad, you can store and recall a PAN/TILT position, ZOOM perspective, FOCUS and an IMAGE for each Location Preset, Home (Preset 1) The first Location Preset position is the HONE position.
Controlling the Zoom, Focus and IMAGE These control features help ensure that your video lacks great..whether you control the image, of Jet the camera automatically, Image Settings Focus Setting Tre IMAGE setting adjusts the picture brightness in The Focus setting adjusts the Ens for visual tarty of the the video fare video picture.
Controlling the Camera Setup Mode EE The Camera Setup Mode buttons (with green text) on your keypad allow you to adjust the cameras settings via four onscreen wy menus, These adjustments should be made by qualified technical personnel only. Important Note: [f your stern includes a Camera Man SHOT Director, make these adjustments only with the SHOT Director Do not use the Keypad.
Appendix A: Specifications and Clearance Diagram wv The following specifications are for the Main Docking Station, Tracking Ring Package, and Tracking System Keypad. For specifications on your Camera Man camera, refer to the installations and operations manual that came with your camera. Specifications Main Docking Station Video Qut {75 ohm; Composite or S Video SCENT Y:¥S 1.0 Vp Sync negative C: Burst 0.285 Yop VBS: 1.0 Vpp Composite PAL Yo 1.0Vpp Sync negative C Burst 0300 Vpp VRS: 1.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Should you have any problems with your Camera Man Presenter Camera System, please refer to the following guide. After referring the guide, should you still have questions, please contact your authorized Parker Vision reseller, or call Parker Vision Product Support direct at (803) 532.8034 or (904) 137-1367. nw Problem: The Camera Man auto Track Camera will not follow the Tracking Front of Cameraman Camera Ring Package. Solutions: 1.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting OORT Problem: The Camera Man Camera's auto TRACK operation fs irregular, Solution: 1. Check the Battery LOW LED on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack. If the LED Is illuminated, the battery is low and needs to be recharged. 2. If the battery is charged, you may need to change the RF frequency on which the Cameraman is currently operating.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting v Problem: The Tracking System Keypad will not control the auto Track Camera when used in the wireless RF mode. . Solution: 1. Verify that the batteries are installed in the keypad properly, Keypad Address 2. Very that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the amd? auto Track Camera, and the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch in the battery compartment of the keypad are set to the same setting 3.
Appendix C: Pin out Connections You'll find the following pin out connections on the hack of your Main Docking Station. These diagrams are for your reference.” Pin Signal Son Y Ground ~ C Ground 4 Signals Sades Comet PY COM 5 Sra deo Connector Re 6 Ground Video {1Vpp) Pin Signal 1 Ground Gourd 2 Signaler 3 Signal Composite Video 4 Ground BNC Connector R545 75 ohms) Four potion Modular Handset +18vDC Pin Signal Pa.
Appendix D: Typical System Diagram i RR i Below is a typical setup for your Presenter Camera System, The items in the diagram are not to scale. my Camera Man Stern Ii Samara R485 p— Impositions Video Out perm SAKI Ott pee ali Out (switchable fine / mic Rove) Pow: Supply Main Docking Station J Cameraman Cable / orm ref st asking , TN woe — ~~ fink Camera Man System max ; om.
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms the use of the Camera Man system. + auto Find* A feature of the auto Track Camera which enables the camera to automatically search for a Tracking Device worm or held by a presenter that is not in the camera's fieldworker.
w FCC STATEMENT 3 fhe manufacturer is not responsible for any radii or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to stopwatch the equipment. Page FREER © 2001 Parker Vision, inc.