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Remotely controlling a ptz camera, Network settings on the camera, Registering camera settings in a preset – Roland V-160HD SDI/HDMI Streaming Video Switcher User Manual

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Other Functions

Remotely Controlling a PTZ Camera

You can connect up to sixteen cameras via the LAN CONTROL port and remotely control them from the V-160HD.
This allows you to control cameras made by JVC, Panasonic, Canon, PTZOptics, and Avonic, and cameras that support VISCA over IP (such as Sony).

* Refer also to the owner’s manual of your camera.

Network Settings on the Camera

In order to control a camera from the V-160HD, you need to make

network settings on the camera. You can register up to sixteen cameras.

1 .

[MENU] button

Ó

“CAMERA CONTROL”

Ó

select the

menu item shown below, and press the [VALUE] knob.

Menu item

Explanation

CAMERA ID

Selects the camera to be controlled.

PROTOCOL

Specifies the camera’s protocol.

CAMERA IP

ADDRESS

Input the camera’s IP address.

LOGIN NAME

When “PROTOCOL” is “JVC”

Press the [VALUE] knob to display the LOGIN NAME

screen. Enter the log-in name needed to connect with

the camera.

PASSWORD

When “PROTOCOL” is “JVC”

Press the [VALUE] knob to display the PASSWORD

screen. Enter the password needed to connect with

the camera.

2 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to change the value of the setting,

and press the [VALUE] knob.

3 .

Press the [MENU] button to close the menu.

Registering Camera Settings in a Preset

Up to ten sets of settings such as camera position and focus can be

registered as presets.
A registered preset can be recalled when needed.

* Presets are saved in the camera itself.

1 .

[MENU] button

Ó

“CAMERA CONTROL”

Ó

select “CAMERA

ID,” and press the [VALUE] knob.

2 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the camera that you want

to control, and press the [VALUE] knob.

3 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the menu item shown

below, and press the [VALUE] knob.

Menu item

Explanation

PAN

Adjusts the horizontal position. (*1)

TILT

Adjusts the vertical position. (*1)

SPEED

Adjusts the speed at which the camera changes direction.

ZOOM

Adjusts the zoom position. (*1)

FOCUS

Adjusts the focal point. (*1)

AUTO FOCUS

When this is “ON,” the focal point is set automatically.

EXPOSURE

Specifies the exposure mode.

TALLY CH

Specifies the connector from which the camera video

is input. When the camera video from the V-160HD is

the final output, the camera’s tally light is lit.

(*1) You can control the camera while holding down the [VALUE] knob.

4 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to apply the setting.

5 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “CAMERA PRESET STORE,”

and press the [VALUE] knob.

6 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to select the preset number

(PRESET 1–10) in which you want to register the settings,

and press the [VALUE] knob.

A confirmation message appears.

* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

7 .

Use the [VALUE] knob to select “YES,” and press the

[VALUE] knob.

The camera settings are registered in the preset.

8 .

Press the [MENU] button to close the menu.