A SYSTEMS MK20RC User manual

User’s Manual
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera
Remote Control
MK20RC

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RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
1. Read these instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before this
product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water – The
appliance should not be used near water or
moisture – for example, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11.
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart or rack is
used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the
do so.
16.
building-in space such as a book case or similar
unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions at
open site. The ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
17. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is
used as disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
18. This apparatus is for professional use only.
19. WARNING:
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on
apparatus.
20.
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of non-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-
personnel.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
21. Protective earthing terminals. The
apparatus should be connected to a
mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE RETIREZ P AS LE COUVERCLE (OU L'ARRIERE),
PAS DE PIECE RE PARABLE PAR L'UTILIS ATEUR A L'INTERIEUR
CONFIEZ LES RE PARATIONS A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Overview........................................................................................ 2
Features ........................................................................................ 2
Characteristics .............................................................................. 3
Check the Included Items.............................................................. 4
Connections (Point-to- Point & Daisy-Chain) ................................ 5
Installation Precautions ................................................................. 7
Operating Precautions................................................................... 8
MK20RC Parts and Functions....................................................... 9
Basic Operations ........................................................................... 12
Joystick & Zoom Lever Calibration................................................ 13
Basic Menu Operations ................................................................. 14
Preset Saving & Deleting Operations............................................ 15
Hot Key Presets............................................................................. 16
Menu Options ................................................................................ 17
LCD Menu Options........................................................................ 20
I. Camera Setup .............................................................. 20
II. Exposure ..................................................................... 21
III. Focus.......................................................................... 22
IV. White Balance ............................................................ 23
V. Pan Tilt Zoom .............................................................. 24
VI. Picture........................................................................ 26
VII. System ...................................................................... 26
Specications ................................................................................ 28
Preset Memory Specications....................................................... 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A systems reserves the right to alter any information contained within
this manual without prior notice.
V3 04/20/2017

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Pan, Tilt, Zoom Camera Remote Control, the MK20RC, by
Asystems!
Introducing MK20RC, the remote control for your PTZ cameras. With Asystems’ MK20RC, a single
unit can control up to ve MK20HD PTZ cameras. The remote control grants users full control of the
cameras, and camera functions including pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris, gain, pedestal, shutter, and white
balance can be adjusted remotely via the device. Ergonomically designed, plus the compact size and
light weight body make MK20RC ideal for remote production crews that are often on the run, as well
as traditional application in auditoriums, concerts, studios, reality shows, and educational facilities.
With so much to offer, MK20RC is not only one of the best PTZ camera remote controls on the
market, it is also the best companion accessory for your MK20HD PTZ Camera (Sold separately).
Before operating and exploring the capabilities of the MK20RC, it is highly recommended that you
carefully read through Safety Instructions section rst for safe operation while avoiding hazardous
situations.
OVERVIEW
●MK20HD is a compact PTZ camera remote control that is designed to control remote cameras
and pan-tilt head systems. When serial connection is established, up to five remote cameras
and pan-tilt head systems can be controlled.
●MK20RC supports RS422 and RS485 standard serial interfaces for long range signal
transmission for up to 1000 meter.
●Features a Communication Port Select Switch for quick switch between RS422 and RS485
standard serial interfaces allowing point-to-point mode or daisy- chain mode.
●MK20RC is design from the ground up to be fully compatible with Asystems’ array of video
products, including video switchers and PTZ camera, MK20HD, each sold separately.
FEATURES
●Full PTZ camera control
●Controls up to five MK20HD cameras
●40 camera presets
●Supports RS422 and RS485 for up to 1000m (3200 feet)
●Variable pan, tilt and zoom speed control by analog lever and joystick
●Focus speed by rotary encoder
●Reversible Y-axis joystick
●Tally light indicators
●Supports Sony VISCA remote protocol

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CHARACTERISTICS
●Compact, ergonomic design
-The MK20RC features a compact size and ergonomic design, allowing portability and
prolonged usage without fatigue.
●Serial connection
-Up to 5 remote cameras or pan-tilt head systems can be controlled via RS422 and RS485
serial interfaces.
-Communication Port Select Switch for quick switch between RS422 and RS485 standard
serial interfaces allowing point-to-point mode or daisy-chain mode.
●Easy operation
-The pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris operations of the cameras can be easily performed from
the unit, while the gain, shutter, detail and white balance adjustments can be performed on
the unit’s LCD menu.
●40 preset memory data
-Up to 40 preset memory data of the pan-tilt heads can be registered, stored and easily
recalled for later use.
●Tally light indicators
-MK20RC offers PGM and PVW tally light indicators on each connected camera for an easy
and intuitive operation.
●Wide range of compatibility
-The MK20RC supports Sony VISCA remote protocol, making it compatible with Sony’s
existing remote camera models.
●Hot Key presets
-10 Hot Key presets for quick gain, iris and shutter settings.

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CHECK THE INCLUDED ITEMS
Upon unboxing the product, please carefully inspect the included items, in the unlikely event
of any missing or damaged items, please contact your authorized retailer/distributor for replacements.
MK20HD MK20RC Owner’s ManualPower Adapter
User’s Manual
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera
Remote Control
MK20RC

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CONNECTIONS (Point-to- Point & Daisy-Chain)
SDI
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Camera 5
SDI
SDI
SDI
SD INI
SD INI
SD INI
SD INI
TALLY
IN
CAMERA
CONTROL
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
MK20RC
TALLY
OUT
RS485
RS485
RS485
RJ45
T-Splitter
RS485
RS485
RS485 CAT 5
HDMI/DVI
CAT 5
HDMI/DVI
IN
VIDEO SWITCHER
(AV800HD)
RJ45
T-Splitter
RJ45
T-Splitter
RJ45
T-Splitter
Daisy Chain Control Conguartion

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SDI
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Camera 5
SDI
SDI
SDI
SD INI
SD INI
SD INI
SD INI
TALLY IN
VIDEO
OUTPUTS
CAMERA
CONTROL
MK20RC
TALLY OUT
RS422
1
RS422
1
RS422
2
RS422
2
RS422
3
RS422
3
RS422
4
RS422
4
RS422
5
RS422
5
CAT 5
HDMI/DVI
CAT 5
HDMI/DVI
IN
VIDEO SWITCHER
(AV800HD)
Point to Point Control Conguartion
*Although CAT 5e cable can be used, Asystems recommends CAT 6 cable for optimal long range signal
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Handle carefully!
●Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact or vibration may cause malfunctioning.
Power supply
●Be sure the power plug is rmly connected at all times.
●If the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, be sure to turn off the
power and disconnect the unit power plug from the AC outlet.
Do not allow any foreign objects to enter inside the unit!
●Allowing water, metal items, scraps of food or other foreign objects inside the unit may
cause a fire and/or electric shocks.
Installation Location
●This unit is designed for indoor use only.
●Install the unit on a sufficiently strong, stable and level surface for use.
● Ensure a space of at least 100 mm (3-15/16 ) around the front vents to avoid obstructing
ventilation. In particular, ensure sufficient space between ventilation and wiring when using
mounted in a panel or table between ventilation and wiring when using mounted in a panel or
table.
●Do not install the unit in a manner in which its cables and other accessories can be easily
damaged.
●Do not install the unit in a cold place where the temperatures will drop below 0 °C (32 °F) or
in a hot place where the temperatures will rise above +50 °C (122°F).
●Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or to the hot air that is
blown out from other products.
●Installing the unit in a very humid, dusty or vibration-prone location may damage internal
parts and cause rusting and corroding.

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety Instructions” and “Installation Precautions”,
the following precautions must be observed as well to guarantee user safety and the longevity of the
system.
Handle with extreme care.
● Do not drop the product, or subject it to
strong shock or vibration.
● Do not carry or move the product by the
PAN/TILT lever.
● This is important to prevent malfunction
of the component.
Use the product in an ambient
temperature of 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to
122 °F).
● Avoid using the product at a cold place
below 0 °C (32 °F) or at a hot place
above +50 °C (122 °F). Extremely low
or high temperature will adversely affect
the sensitive parts inside the unit.
Power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables.
● Before plugging or unplugging the
cables, be sure to switch the power off.
Avoid humidity and dust.
● Avoid using the product at a humid,
dusty place, humidity and dust will
cause damage to the parts inside the
unit.
Maintenance
● Wipe the product using a dry cloth to
remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into
a diluted solution of kitchen detergent
(neutral), wring it out well, and wipe the
product gently. Then, after wiping the
product with a moist cloth, wipe it again
with a dry cloth.
● Avoid using benzene, paint thinners and
other volatile fluids.
● If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used,
carefully read through the precautions
for its use.
When the product is to be discarded
● When the product is to be discarded
at the end of its service life, ask a
specialized contractor to dispose
of it properly in order to protect the
environment.
Concerning the consumable parts
● AC adapter: This is a consumable part.
As a general rule, replace it every 5
years or so (when the unit has been
operated for 15 hours a day). The period
when the consumable parts need to be
replaced will differ depending on the
operating conditions.
● Be absolutely sure to ask your dealer for
replacement service.

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MK20RC PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
1. LCD menu screen: Displays System status, information and menu selections.
2. F1 Knob: Adjust top column items of menu screen.
3. F2 Knob: Adjust bottom column items of menu screen.
4. Menu Short Cut Buttons: Short cut button for frequently used functions.
● WHT BAL (White Balance): Open to white balance RGB adjust menu.
● Gain: Open to video gain adjust menu.
● AWC (Automatic White Balance Control): Open to AWC menu.
● Scene: Open to scene mode selection menu.
5. Shutter Controls
● Knob: Select manual shutter speed.
● Auto Button: Enable auto shutter feature (Disable manual shutter).
6. Iris Controls
● Knob: Select manual iris opening.
● Auto Button: Enable auto shutter feature, iris is set as priority, press it again to disable it and
returns to manual shutter.
7. Tally Lights
● Green: Indicate the camera is in PVW.
● Red: Indicate the camera is in PGM.
8. Camera Select Buttons (1 to 5)
● Select camera to be controlled.
● Hold button for 4 second to turn camera power on or off.
9. AE Button: Enable or disable Auto Exposure function. When auto exposure is on, manual
shutter and manual iris will be disabled.
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10. Zoom Controls
● Lever: Up to zoom in; down to zoom out.
● Speed button: Zoom speed change, cycle through Auto, Hi and Lo.
11.Focus Controls
● Knob: Clockwise for focus out (Far); counter clockwise for focus in (near); push the knob for
one touch focus (center of screen as the focus spot.).
● Auto Button: Enable auto focus, press it again to disable Auto Focus. When auto focus is
turned on, manual focus rotary knob and one touch focus will be disabled.
12. Mute: Mutes and turns the screen black.
13. CTRL ENA (Control Enable)
● Enable to unlock all top panel controls.
14. Preset and Hot Key Buttons 1-10.
15. Menu Control Buttons
● Menu: Open Setup Menu.
● Enter: Confirm menu selection.
● ESC (Escape): Cancel selection or go to previous level of menu.
16. Preset Controls.
● Bank: Toggle banks 1~4 and bank 5 hot key presets.
● Save: Save current settings to selected preset.
● Del: Clear selected preset memory.
17. Pan-Tilt Joystick
● Horizontal: Pan camera left or right.
● Vertical: Tilt camera up or down.
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3
4
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1. Tally Inputs (From video switcher)
a. Tally 1: PVW and PGM Tally signals input of Channel 1 to 5.
b. Tally 2: PVW and PGM Tally signals input of Channel 6 to 10.
2. RS485 Control Communication Port: Camera 1 to 5 control communication in Daisy-Chain
mode.
3. RS422 Control Communication Ports (1 to 5): Camera 1 to 5 communication in point-to-point
mode.
4. Power Switch
5. Communication Port Select Switch: Select control communication mode (RS422 or RS485).
To switch from one communication mode to another, after selecting the communication mode,
user must reboot the console for it to take effect.
6. DC Power Jack.

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BASIC OPERATIONS
1. Turn on the unit’s power.
Set the POWER switch to the ON position.
2. Turn on the connected camera(s).
You can turn the connected camera(s) on by holding down the respective Camera Button for 3
seconds until power on message is send back from the camera (illustrated on LCD display) to
initiate the power on sequence.
3. Select the remote cameras for operation
After each camera power is turned on, quick camera control switching can be achieved by
pressing the Camera Select Buttons.
4. Adjust the direction in which the remote cameras are to be focused.
Use the PAN/TILT Joystick to adjust the direction and position of each connected camera. The
analog joystick has 3 variable pan-tilt speeds.
5. Adjust the zoom.
Use the ZOOM control lever to adjust the lens zoom. When the lever is pushed towards “UP”,
the zoom is set to the telephoto mode; when the lever is pushed towards “DOWN”, th e zoom
is set to wide-angle mode. Press SPEED to change the zooming speed.
6. Adjust the lens iris.
Use the IRIS control knob to adjust the lens iris or press “IRIS AUTO” to enable auto iris (shutter
is set as priority). When auto iris is enabled, manual iris adjustment will be inaccessible. Manual
iris adjustment position is displayed on LCD’s status screen.
7. Adjust the focus.
Use the FOCUS control knob to adjust the lens focus or press “FOCUS AUTO”to enable auto
focus. When auto focus is enabled, manual focus will be inaccessible.
8. Turn off the unit’s power.
Set the POWER switch to the OFF position and the unit’s power is turned off. Even when the
unit’s power is turned off, the power of the connected remote cameras does not go off.

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JOYSTICK & ZOOM LEVER CALIBRATION
When using MK20RC to connect different models of PTZ cameras, the on board Joystick and
Zoom Lever may sometimes need to be recalibrated to ensure the controller accuracy and
performance. Please follow the steps below to recalibrate the Joystick and Zoom Lever.
1. Press the MENU button
Use F2 rotary knob to scroll down to CALIBRATION option and press ENTER to begin Joystick
recalibration.
2. Select CALIBRATION option
After each camera power is turned on, quick camera control switching can be achieved.
3. Follow the LCD command prompt
Follow the steps on the LCD screen to recalibrate the Joystick. First by rotating the Joystick
around to all four corners; press ENTER when finished. Then put the Joystick to its center
(neutral) position; press ENTER again when finished. This concludes the Joystick recalibration
process.
4. Select ZOOM CALIBRATION option
Under the SYSTEM Menu, use F2 rotary knob to select the ZOOM CALIBRATION option and
press ENTER.
5. Follow the LCD command prompt
Follow the steps on the LCD screen to recalibrate the Zoom Lever. First by pushing the lever
up then down to its furthest positions; press ENTER when finished. Then put the lever to its
center (neutral) position; press ENTER again when finished. This concludes the Zoom Lever
recalibration process.

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BASIC MENU OPERATIONS
1. Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button to begin menu operation or press WHT BAL, Gain, AWC ABC or SCENE
to directly edit these settings within the menu respectively.
2. Select menu options.
Use the F1 and F2 knobs to select the menus and change the settings. Use the F1 dial for
operations involving the items displayed on the top column of the LCD panel. Use the F2 dial
for operations involving the items displayed on the bottom column of the LCD panel.
3. Change the settings using F1 and F2 knobs.
Use the F1 and F2 knobs to scroll through menu options and settings. Press “ENTER” button
to confirm selection, while press “ESC” button to cancel selection or go to previous menu level.

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PRESET SAVING & DELETING OPERATIONS
Bank 1 through 4 are reserved for 40 user custom presets. Depending on the situations, user
can call up any saved presets with just a push of a button.
Preset Saving - To begin saving a preset, user must select a memory allocation for the preset
that is to be saved.
1. Press BANK to scroll through Bank 1 - 5 (Bank 5 is reserved for Hot Key Presets), then press
preset button 1 - 10 to select a designated memory allocation.
2. Set the custom setting (shutter speed, iris, exposure setting, white balance, etc).
3. Press SAVE button to save. A confirmation prompt will show up on the LCD screen, use F2
to select saving or canceling, then press ENTER to confirm.
Preset Deleting- To begin deleting a preset, user must first select a preset that is to be deleted
(Doing so will also load up the preset).
1. Press BANK to scroll through Bank 1 - 5 (Bank 5 is reserved for Hot Key Presets), then press
preset button 1 - 10 to select a preset.
2. Confirm and load up the preset.
3. Press DEL button to delete. A confirmation prompt will show up on the LCD screen, use F2
to select deleting or canceling, then press ENTER to confirm.

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Hot Key Presets
Bank 5 of the MK 20RC is reserved for 10 manual exposure settings as hot keys for quick
access. When a hot key preset is recalled, Auto Exposure will immediately be switched to
Manual.
This function allowed the user to set the values for gain, iris and shutter and is especially helpful
in situations where user needs to instantly change the exposure settings in environments with
great lighting contrasts.
The Hot Key Presets will store the following values:
Gain: -3 to +18 dB (Default=0)
Iris: Close to (Open)
Shutter: 1/30 to (1/10000)
Once the gain, iris and shutter values have been set, press SAVE button to store the exposure
setting then press ENTER to confirm.
Press the desired hot key preset to recall it, the system will automatically activate the store
exposure setting.
To delete an exposure setting, simply press the hot key preset that is to be deleted then press
the DELETE button then press ENTER to confirm delete.

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MENU OPTIONS
Main Menu
Camera Setup
COM Setup Baud Rate
Data Bit
Parity
Stop Bit
Flow Control
Invert Tilt
Tally Setup CAM 1 – 5
Exposure Mode Auto / Manual
Priority
Brightness
Gain
Speed
Iris
EX-Comp Level
Spot AE
Spot AE Pos H-Pos
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Focus Auto
Auto Setup Normal
Interval
Zoom Trig
Act-Time
Int-Time
Auto
Scene
White Balance
One Push
Manual Red Gain
Blue Gain
Pan Limit
Pan Setup
Pan Tilt Zoom Right Limit
B-Zone
C-Zone
D-Zone
Tilt Limit
Tilt Setup Up Limit
Down Limit
B-Zone
C-Zone
D-Zone