Data Video PTR-10T User manual

ROBOTIC
PTR-10T MARK II
PAN TILT HEAD
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ......................................................................................................4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................................................4
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................5
STANDARD WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................5
THREE YEAR WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 5
DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................................................6
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................7
1.1 FEATURES........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 7
2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................................................9
3. CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................................13
3.1 POWER......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 VIDEO .......................................................................................................................................... 13
4. CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................................................................................................14
4.1 RS-422 VISCA COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ..................................................................................... 14
4.2 DVIP ........................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 REMOTE OUT................................................................................................................................ 18
Remote Port................................................................................................................................... 18
LANC .......................................................................................................................................... 18
BX-Lens ......................................................................................................................................20
RS-232/422 OUT ............................................................................................................................ 20
RS-232........................................................................................................................................ 20
RS-422........................................................................................................................................ 21
4.4 TALLY ...........................................................................................................................................21
4.5 IR REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 22
Function Descriptions .................................................................................................................... 23
OSD Menu...................................................................................................................................... 26
5. DIP SWITCH .........................................................................................................................33
6. FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................................................................................33
6.1 FIRMWARE UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................34
6.2 UPGRADE PROCEDURE.....................................................................................................................34
7. FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS..........................................................................................35
8. DIMENSIONS........................................................................................................................ 36
9. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 37
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ...............................................................................................................40

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Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo
Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo
Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be
correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect
information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in
this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo
Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage
caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this
manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious
damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation
openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or
over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo
dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord
will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings
on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not
exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to
qualified service personnel.

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13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year from the
date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of
any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase date is unknown, the
product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year
warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered
under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software installations, which are not
required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts, housing, cable reel and
consumable parts are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 qualify for a free two
years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered
with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid
State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC
components are covered for 1 year.

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The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local
Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not
be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the
abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means
"European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially
replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now
used in all EU official documents.

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1. Product Overview
Datavideo’s brand new PTR-10T MARK II is a robotic pan-tilt head that is designed to turn any small
size video cameras or block cameras into a PTZ camera.
A sleek design fits seamlessly in your studio. With its weight of 3.4 Kg, it can be placed on the heavy-
duty tripod or mounted on the wall and ceiling which bring up a lot of flexibilities for your video
production.
The PTR-10T MARK II can be controlled by IR Controller, VISCA Protocol Controller, Datavideo RMC-
180 Camera Controller, RMC-300A Universal Remote Control Panel, and is compatible with serial or
Ethernet (HDBaseT).
1.1 Features
Strong and sturdy aluminum frame
Various interfaces: SDI, HDMI, RS-232, RS-422, HDBaseT, Tally and LANC
Multiple controller choices: RMC-180, RMC-300A, RMC-300C, HS-1600T and ShowCast 100
Built-in tally light
D-tap connector for DC output
Selectable DC voltage output (7.4 / 8.4 / 10 /12) for different camera types
Support optional Datavideo ZEK-1 Zoom Encoder Kit to detect and read out the Zoom
position of mounted cameras
Control Sony, Panasonic, Canon, and JVC cameras
Easy control of Zoom, Focus, IRIS, Shutter, and White Balance using Datavideo’s remote
controllers
1.2 System Diagram

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2. System Overview

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Power
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DC 12V/5A IN
DC in socket connects the supplied 12V/5A PSU. The connection can
be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to
the socket.
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Power Switch
Device power ON/OFF
3
D-tap DC OUT 24W
The D-tap connector supplies DC power to the camera.
Note: A D-tap-to-DC5.5 cable accompanying the PTR-10T MARK II is
designed for supplying power to Datavideo’s block cameras.
12V
10V
8.4V
7.4V
LED Indicators
The LED indicators represent different output voltages that the DC
OUT D-tap connector is delivering. See the section on DIP Switch for
selection of output voltage.
Video
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SDI IN
Video IN from the mounted camera
5
SDI OUT
Delivers camera video to external devices such as a video switcher.
6
HDMI IN
Video IN from the mounted camera
7
HDMI OUT
Delivers camera video to external devices such as a video switcher.
The OSD menu will overlay on HDMI video output of this port.
Control
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RS-422 IN
Connects any VISCA controller utilizing RS-422 interface such as
Datavideo’s RMC-180 and RMC-300A controller.
See the section on RS-422 VISCA Communication Protocol for
detailed descriptions and example system setup.