Grass Valley 3-CCD ANALOG CameraMan Rev.B - Manual (Page 13)

Page 10 CameraMan ® 3-CCD Camera System Installation and Operations Manual
Connecting Camera Control Devices
There are several ways to control your CameraMan’s movement. The information below explains how to connect and configure the
optional Camera Control Keypad, or the CameraMan Shot Director .
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.
CameraMan Shot Director
The optional Shot Director multi-camera controller can be connected in hard-wired mode only.
Follow these directions to connect the Shot Director to your 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 you are using a Camera Control Keypad or Shot Director, you
should have its operations manual. If you do not, contact your local
reseller or Grass Valley.
CameraMan Shot Director
connected via RS-485
Camera Control
Keypad connected
via PVI COM