AMX PT10-PRV 2 X 1 User manual

instruction manual
Camera Control Systems
PT10-PRV 2 X 1
Preview Switcher System

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PT10-PRV 2 x 1 Preview Switcher System Package .............................................1
PT10-PRV System Components....................................................................................... 1
2 x 1 Video Preview Switcher Configuration ..................................................................... 2
Installation and Wiring .............................................................................................3
Wiring Information for the AV2SM..................................................................................... 3
Using the CC-REL connection cable........................................................................................ 3
Operation........................................................................................................................... 4
Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems ....................................................... 4
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................5
General.............................................................................................................................. 5
Lens................................................................................................................................... 5
Setup ................................................................................................................................. 5
Setting the RS-232 DIP Switch (S2).................................................................................. 6
Troubleshooting Tips......................................................................................................... 7
Sony Technical Support ..........................................................................................9
On the Web ....................................................................................................................... 9
Telephone Support............................................................................................................ 9
Written Requests for Assistance ....................................................................................... 9

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PT10-PRV 2 x 1 Preview Switcher System Package
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PT10-PRV 2 x 1 Preview Switcher System
Package
The AMX Preview Switcher System uses the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Pilot Video Panel Camera
Controller in conjunction with the AXB-REL8 Relay Controller and the AV2SM 2 x 1
A/V Switcher.
PT10-PRV System Components
AXB-REL8 Relay Controller
The AXB-REL8 is a Relay Controller that provides remote control
for up to eight relay functions via the four-wire AXlink data bus.
AV2SM A/V Switcher
The AV2SM is a 2 x 1 A/V Switcher.
CC-AXL AXlink Connection Cable (4-pin captive-wire to 4-pin
captive-wire)
The AXlink cable is used in all configurations, and connects the
AXB-REL8 to the ABS AXlink Bus Strip.
CC-REL Relay Connection Cable (6-pin captive-wire to 6-pin
captive-wire)
CC-REL Relay Connection Cable connects the AV2SM to the
AXB-REL8.
4-pin captive-wire 4-pin captive-wire
10’ (3.05 m)
10’ (3.05 m)
6-pin captive-wire 6-pin captive-wire
(AXB-REL8) (ABS Bus Strip)
(AV2SM) (AXB-REL8)

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2 x 1 Video Preview Switcher Configuration
The following example (FIG. 1) adds a 2 x 1 video preview switcher to any of the other AMX
Camera Control Systems.
AMX components in this additional-camera control system:
FIG. 1 Sample two-camera control application using a CMA-D3 connection up to 100 m.
• AV2SM 2 x 1 A/V Switcher
• AXB-REL8 Relay Controller
• CC-AXL AXlink cable 10' (3.05 m) AXlink connection cable (4-pin captive-wire to 4-pin captive-
wire)
• CC-REL cable 10' (3.05 m) connection cable (6-pin captive-wire to 6-pin captive-wire)
AMX AXP-PLV
AXlink
AMX PS2.8
Power Supply
AMX
AXB-EM232
(rear view)
2-pin
captive-wire
AMX AV2SM
(front view)
AMX AXB-REL8
(rear view)
captive-wire
2-pin
CC-REL
(to INPUT A:
Select/GND
on rear panel)
CC-REL (to Relay 2)
AXlink
Video Feed 1 (to VIDEO-INPUT A on rear)
Video Feed 2 (to VIDEO-INPUT B on rear panel)
AXlink
AMX ABS (AXlink Bus Strip)

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Installation and Wiring
This section covers the steps necessary to connect and operate a PT10-PRV 2 x 1 Video Preview
System. Before continuing, verify that you have received the correct components for your package.
Refer to the PT10-PRV System Components section on page 1 for more information.
Wiring Information for the AV2SM
Using the CC-REL connection cable
Use the CC-REL relay control cable (6-pin captive-wire to 8-pin captive-wire) to connect the
AV2SM to the AXB-REL8, as shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 2 Front and rear views of the AV2SM
FIG. 3 CC-REL relay control cable connections
AUDIOVIDEO
T
D
INPUT A
HT
VIDEO AUDIO
INPUT B
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
12 VDC
D D D
T
D
HT
D
T
D
HT
12 VDC power
Front panel
Rear panel
(BNC connector)
INPUT A connector
VIDEO OUTPUT
(BNC connector)
VIDEO INPUT A
(BNC connector)
supply connection
VIDEO INPUT B
(6-pin captive-wire)
GND -
SELECT
AXB-AV2SM
INPUT A connector
AXB-REL8
relay contacts 1-4
2A
2B

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Operation
Setting camera stations 1 and 2 on the AXP-PLV controller will switch the appropriate video to the
touchpanel preview screen.
Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems
For optimal performance AMX recommends the use of direct analog voltage controllable lenses.
These lenses allow the PT10 or PT30 full control of lens functions. If direct analog voltage control
lenses are not available the PT10 and PT30 can support lenses controlled via the camera’s RS232
port such as the double hot shoe type. The user should keep in mind that lenses of this type are
limited by the camera’s RS232 protocol. For example, variable speed lens movements are not
possible, nor are fully coordinated preset recalls.
The Sony/AMX PosiTrack Pilot System supports the following lenses (recommended lenses are
highlighted):
Recommended Lenses for Sony PosiTrack Systems
Camera Lens Description
DXC-390 camera Fujinon T14x5.5DA-D58 Direct analog voltage controlled
Canon T10x6.5SSB/SC Direct analog voltage controlled
Fujinon VCL610WEA Camera controlled RS232
Fujinon VCL614WEA Camera controlled RS232
Canon TZ1065SSB/S Camera controlled RS232
DXC-990 camera Fujinon S14x73BWMDD18
(Sony S14x73BWMDD8)
Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Canon YH14x73KTSA Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Canon YH18x67KTSA Direct analog voltage controlled (Single hot shoe connection)
Fujinon S14x73BWMDD38
(Sony VCL714BXEA)
Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon YH18x67KTSB Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon CVL714B Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)
Canon HZ1707SSB/S
(Sony VCL717BXEA)
Camera controlled RS232 (Double hot shoe connection)

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Troubleshooting
General
! Balancing of camera/lens assembly is critical! Improper balancing can cause tilt
errors and lockup problems.
! On error detection, pan/tilt movement stops (for safety) and will not move until power is
cycled. Upon power cycle unit will attempt movement again until another error is
detected.
Lens
! The four slide switches next to the under the circular cover set the lens voltage control
mode. All Sony approved lenses are Positional Servo style lenses so all four slide
switches must all be set to the left.
! The LENS POWER switch toggles +12VDC on pin 1 of the 15 pin D sub connector. All
Sony approved lenses get power from the camera so set the LENS POWER switch to the
CAM position. If the lens gets power from the camera and you try to supply power from
the PT10, damage may occur.
! Many lenses are not connected to the 15 pin lens port at all and are actually controlled by
the camera, which we control via RS232. In these cases the lens control problem is
usually an RS232 communication issue between the PT10 and the camera. Check the
RS232 cable and restart the Master (AXB-EM232 or Axcent3).
Setup
With multiple camera systems the PT10 AXlink DIP switches must be set to unique values. All
AXB-PT10's are factory set to device 90 which corresponds to camera 1 on the controller.
Additional PT10's should be set sequentially.
Use the DIPSwitch.exe program to reference the correct switch settings. Power must be cycled for
changes to take effect.
AXlink Device Camera Number
90 1
91 2
92 3
93 4
94 5
95 6

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Setting the RS-232 DIP Switch (S2)
If you are experiencing communication problems with the AXB-EM232, check the
communications settings for the device. The RS-232 communication parameters for this device are
set via the eight-position RS-232 DIP switch. On the AXB-EM232, the RS-232 DIP switch is
located on the front panel. Verify that this DIP switch is set to the default positions indicated in
below.
The following describes the RS-232 DIP switch default positions:
The following table lists the RS-232 DIP switch settings:
• 9,600 baud
• No parity
• 8 bits
• 1 stop bit
RS-232 DIP Switch (S2) Settings
Position1 2 3456 7 8
Function Stop Bits Data Bits Parity Baud Rate
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
2 bits 7 bits Unused 300
On On On Off Off On Off Off
1 bit 8 bits Unused 600
Off On Off Off On Off
Unused 1,200
On On Off On On Off
Unused 2,400
Off Off On Off Off On
Unused 4,800
On Off On On Off On
Even 9,600
Off On On Off On On
Odd 19,200
On On On On On On
None 38,400

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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Cause
No zoom/focus/iris (lens control) If using analog voltage lens control:
• Ensure LENS POWER switch is set to CAM
• Ensure lens power switches are all set to the LEFT (Sony
only ships Servo Positional style lenses with these systems)
If using RS232 camera lens control:
• PT10 must be talking to camera for lens control to work.
• Verify camera communication by pressing 'BARS' button on
panel and looking for color bars from camera. Toggle on and
off.
• Cycle power on entire system to re-establish
communication.
• Upgrade to Master Axcess code version 1.56 or later with
enhanced Sony communication reliability.
• Verify AMX devices are set to 9600 baud.
1. On the PT10 switch S2 should have all switches up (on)
except switch 7 which should be down (off).
2. On the EM232 both interface switches (NOT the Pro-
gram switch) should have all switches down (on) except
switch 7 which should be up (off).
• Verify DXC camera is set to 9600 baud.
No Focus or Sporadic Focus
Movement
• The software version is incompatible with the version of Pilot
controller in the system.
• Serial numbers beginning with 563070 or 563080 must have
a "P" version of software.
• Serial numbers beginning with 563050 or 563060 must NOT
have a "P" version
No Pan/Tilt • Verify AXlink device address (90 - 95)
• Verify AXlink LED flashes on PT10
Multiple Heads Pan and Tilt at the
Same Time
Check for duplicate AXlink device ID's on the PT10's.
PT10 "Drifts" or Moves by Itself Joystick is not calibrated. Reboot the entire system and do not
touch the joystick or control knobs during initialization ("Please
Wait" screen).

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Sony Technical Support
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Sony Technical Support
On the Web
You can contact the Technical Assistance Network (TAN) on the Internet:
! http://bpgprod.sel.sony.com/infosupport.bpg
Telephone Support
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Friday):
! [phone]
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! Tel: [phone]-SONY
! Email: http://bpgprod.sel.sony.com/cic.htm

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