Grass Valley 3-CCD CameraMan Rev A - Manual (Page 14)

3-CCD DIGITAL Camera
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Connecting Camera Control Devices
There are several ways to control the CameraMan’s movement. The information below explains how to
connect and configure the optional Camera Control Keypad, or the PVTV DIGITAL SHOT Director.
Tip: For the DB-9 pinout port information, see the Appendix D: PIN-
OUT DIAGRAMS.
Connecting Optional Camera Control Devices
Note: Do not use the Camera Control Keypad and the CameraMan
SHOT Director at the same time
Camera Control Keypad (or Tracking System Keypad)
The optional Camera Control Keypad controls the camera’s movement via
wireless RF technology (up to 60 feet), or hard-wired connection (up to 250
feet). If you choose to use a Camera Control Keypad in the hard-wired mode,
follow these directions for installation.
1. Using the 25’ CameraMan Keypad Cable included with your camera,
connect one end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the
battery compartment of the keypad.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 type jack on the back
of the camera, labeled PVI COM.
Tip: When the system is powered on, the light on the keypad
should illuminate momentarily, indicating the keypad is ready for
operation. The light located above the PVI COM port is used to
indicate communication activity.
Note: Using cable other than the supplied cable for the PVI
COM port may cause damage.
PVTV DIGITAL SHOT Director
The optional PVTV DIGITAL SHOT Director multi-camera controller can be
connected in hard-wired mode only. Follow these directions to connect the
DIGITAL SHOT Director to the CameraMan.
1. Using a standard RS-485 cable, connect one end of the cable to one
of the RS-485 jacks (either one) on the back of the Shot Director.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to:
• The jack labeled RS-485 on the back of the CameraMan
connector box for single camera applications, or
• The T-Connector for multiple-camera applications. Then use the
provided 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable to connect the
T-connector to the camera’s RS-485 jack.
Note: If using a Camera Control Keypad or DIGITAL SHOT Director,
refer to its operations manual. If it is unavailable, contact your local
reseller.
PVTV DIGITAL SHOT
Director connected via
RS-485
Camera Control
Keypad
connected via
PVI COM