GRASS VALLEY CameraMan 2018 User manual

CameraMan
2018/3012 Presenter Camera System
Installation and Operation Manual
L1206101 Rev B
1998

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CameraMan® 2018/3012 Presenter Camera System

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This manual covers the connection, configuration, and usage of your new Presenter Camera
System. Along with basic pan, tilt, zoom, focus and IMAGE control of your CameraMan
camera, the Presenter Camera System boasts advanced features and functionality. The system
comes with an input/output Main Docking Station, the Tracking Ring Package with built-in
microphone, and the wireless RF (or hard-wired) Tracking System Keypad from which
autoTRACK Views and other tracking functions are controlled.
If you have questions regarding the installation or operation of your CameraMan 3-CCD
General Pan/Tilt camera, refer to the installation and operations manual included with the
camera
Youll see three icons in this manual:
This icon alerts you to important instructions in the operation and maintenance of
your Camera Control Keypad.
This icon alerts you to tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation, use or
maintenance of your Camera Control Keypad.
This icon refers you to the 3-CCD Camera Installation and Operations Manual
that came with your camera.
Your 3-CCD Presenter Camera System should
include these components:
 One 3-CCD Main Docking Station
 One 10 Main Docking Station Cable
 One Tracking Ring Power Pack
 One Tracking Ring Sensor
 One Tracking Ring Belt
 One Power Pack Charger
 One 3-CCD Tracking System Keypad
 One 3-CCD Presenter Camera System Operations Manual
 One 3-CCD Tracking Ring Package Quick Reference Card

I. Meet Your Presenter System
▼ Congratulations on your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
▼ Presenter System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
▼ Main Docking Station Jacks and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
▼ Tracking Ring Package Jacks, Switches, and Assembly . . . . . . . .4
▼ Tracking System Keypad Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
II. Connect Your Presenter System
▼ Installing the Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
 Removing the CameraMan Connector Block
 Mounting the Main Docking Station
▼ Connecting to the Main Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
 Connecting the CameraMan Cable
 Connecting a Keypad/Controller
 Connecting to the RS-232 Port
▼ Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
 Tracking Ring Sensors
III. Configure Your Presenter System
▼ Configuring the Main Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
▼ Configuring the Tracking System Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
 Tracking System Keypad
 Understanding the Panning Motion
 Re-Orienting the Pan Arrows
▼ Other Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
 Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel
 autoTRACK Windows
IV. Use Your Presenter System
▼ System Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
 Tracking Ring Package
 Rechargeable Battery
 Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack
 Audio Switch
▼ Using autoTRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
▼ Using autoTRACK Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
▼ Using the Subject Position and Pan/Tilt Arrows . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▼ Using autoFIND and Tracking Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▼ Using Location Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
▼ Controlling the Zoom, Focus and IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▼ Controlling the Camera Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
V. Appendices
▼ A:Specifications and Clearance Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
▼ B: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27
▼ C: Pinout Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
▼ D: Typical System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▼ E: Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Take a look at the back of your Main Docking Station. The diagram below shows the various connections and configuration switches.
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1RS-485 IN and OUT JACKS - 4-position modular handset jacks used for RS-
485 communications between the camera system and other CameraMan
devices.
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2PVI COM JACK - 6-conductor RJ-11 jack used for communication with
Tracking Keypad in hard-wired mode.
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3IR TRANSMIT JACK - Reserved for future use.
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4S-VIDEO OUT JACK - Provides direct S-Video output through standard mini
DIN jack (cable is not provided).
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5COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT JACK - Provides direct composite video output
through standard BNC-type jack (cable not provided).
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6ANTENNA - RF receivers for the tracking power pack.
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7REMOTE DOCKING STATION PORT - Reserved for future use.
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8RF CHANNEL SELECT - Used to select which RF channel the Main Docking
Station will use to communicate with the Tracking Ring Package.
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9RS-232 PORT - Standard DB-9 (female) connector provides RS-232
communications capability for devices like PCs or other vendor control
systems.
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10 AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS PORT A - Provides communications to
select CameraMan peripherals. Do not use unless otherwise specified.
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11 AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS PORT B - Provides communications to
select CameraMan peripherals. Do not use unless otherwise specified.
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12 AUDIO: BALANCED JACK - Standard XLR-type connector provides
balanced, audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar audio
equipment.
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13 AUDIO: UNBALANCED JACK - Standard RCA-type connector provides
unbalanced, mono audio output to connect to a standard mixer or similar
audio equipment.
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14 AUDIO: LEVEL SWITCH - Used to configure the level of the audio
balanced (XLR) output- either LINE or MIC level, depending on the type of
audio system interfacing with the CameraMan system.
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15 BASE UNIT PORT - 10 multi-conductor, 37-pin D-sub connector provides
communication between the Main Docking Station and the Camera
System.
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16 DC POWER - Power input for the Main Docking Station.
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Before connecting, or using your Tracking Ring package, take a moment to learn what the various buttons, switches and jacks are for.
▼POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS - Lets you know
when power is ON (red) and when batteries are
LOW (yellow).
▼ POWER SWITCH - Used to turn power pack and
Tracking Ring on and off.
▼ AUDIO SWITCH - Used to turn Tracking Rings
microphone on and off.
▼ TRACKING RING PORT - Used to connect
Tracking Ring to power pack (see page 13).
▼ AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK PORT - Used
to connect the optional auxiliary battery
pack for extended use (see page 14).
Front Sensor
Back Sensor
Clip
Tracking Ring Port
Connector
Tracking Ring Assembly
Belt Assembly
Clip power
pack on belt as
shown
▼ CHARGER PORT - Used to connect battery charger
to power pack.
▼ POWER PACK BELT CLIP - Used to connect battery
charger to the power pack belt (or other belt).
▼ RF CHANNEL SWITCH - Used to select the RF
channel the power pack will use to communicate
with the Docking Station (they should be the same).
Power Pack
top view of power pack

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Next, take a look at the front of your Tracking System Keypad. It is the control center for your Presenter Camera System and
is composed of the following features.
▼ LOCATION PRESET SELECT - Used
to recall preset locations.
▼ autoTRACK VIEWS - Used to change
the position and perspective of the
presenter in the video frame while
being tracked by the camera (choose
between Tight, Wide, Right and
Left).
▼ ZOOM (IN/OUT) - Used to control
the tightness of the camera view.
Camera Setup Mode:
 Menu (Zoom IN)  Used to
toggle the on-screen menu display
on and off.
 Bars (Zoom OUT)  Used to toggle
the on-screen color bars on and off.
▼ TRACKING FREEZE - Used to disengage
autoTRACK, and freeze the cameras
movement while in autoTRACK mode.
▼ SETUP  Used in conjunction with other
controls for keypad customization and
camera setup.
Camera Setup Mode:
 Used, when pressed simultaneously with
Mode Button to turn the keypads
Camera Setup Mode on and off.
▼ IMAGE CONTROLS - Used to brighten and
darken the video picture.
Camera Setup Mode:
 White Balance Button (Brightness) 
Used to automatically white balance the
camera.
▼ autoIMAGE - Used to allow the camera to
automatically adjust brightness and
darkness for each video picture.
▼ PAN/TILT - Used to Controls the cameras
up/down, and left/right movement.
Using the PAN/TILT arrow buttons
disengages the autoTRACK mode.
Camera Setup Mode:
 MENU EDIT  Used to navigate through
and adjust the camera settings found in
the on-screen menus.
▼ SUBJECT POSITION CONTROLS - Used
to fine-tune the position of the subject
while in autoTRACK mode.
▼ ON LIGHT - indicates that the Keypad
is operational.
▼ FOCUS - Used to
manually adjust visual
clarity of the video
picture.
▼ MODE - Used, when
pressed simultaneously
with Setup (1) Button to
turn the keypads
Camera Setup Mode on
and off.

Removing the CameraMan Connector Block (Upgrade Only)
If you are performing an initial installation of a system package, as opposed to an
upgrade, this is not necessary.
Use the following procedure to remove the CameraMan Connector Block:
1. Turn the POWER switch on the back of the Camera OFF.
2. Disconnect all cables from the back of the camera.
3. Remove the screws that hold the connector block in place.
4. Pull the connector block out, unplugging it from the DB-37 connector. The Main
Docking Station cable plugs into this port.
Mounting the Main Docking Station
You can mount the Main Docking Station with any orientation, but you must mount it within
10' of the autoTRACK camera (use only the supplied CameraMan cable to connect the two
units). Mount the Main Docking Station using the following guidelines:
1. Mount the Main Docking Station in the desired location. Be sure to leave enough
space for access to the connections on the back panel.
2. Verify that the POWER switch is OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station.
3. Mount or place the CameraMan Power Supply in a convenient location near the
autoTRACK Docking station.
4. Plug the 5.5mm female connector from the power supply cord into the DC POWER
jack in the back of the docking station.
5. Plug the other end of the power supply into a 120 VAC outlet.
6. Connect the antennas to the appropriate connectors and position them both to point
vertically for optimum performance.
For best performance, locate the antennae in free space, at least 6" from the
camera or any wires, metal surfaces, wall, etc.
See the Main Docking Station Clearance diagram on page 24.
Multi- Camera Applications
In a multi-camera application, refer to the multi-camera section of the General Pan/Tilt
Operations Manual. Follow the appropriate procedure, using the RS-485 connections on the
back of the Main Docking Station instead of the connections on the back of the camera.
Now that youve identified the components of your Presenter Camera System, as well as their individual buttons, ports and jacks,
you can begin connecting them to your CameraMan camera.
Connector Plate
DB-37 connector
Three (3) screws
through connector
plate
Back of Main Docking Station

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Now you can begin connecting your Main Docking Station to your CameraMan Camera System and your camera control devices.
RS-232 connection to PC
or other control device
PVI COM connection:
up to 250
Multi-conductor cable
connection: up to 10
PROTOCOL
configuration
switch
Connecting the CameraMan Cable
The autoTRACK camera connects to the Main Docking Station using the supplied CameraMan 10'
multi-conductor cable with DB-37 connectors on both ends.
1. Verify that the POWER switch is turned OFF on the front of the Main Docking Station
before making this connection.
2. Connect the DB-37 male connector to the back of the CameraMan camera and secure the
connection using the two connector screws located on the cable connector. This ensures
that the cable does not become dislodged due to the motion of the CameraMan camera.
3. Connect the other end of the CameraMan cable to the BASE UNIT connector on the back
of the Main Docking Station.
Verify that the CameraMan Cable is supported so that the camera does not drag the
cable as it moves. If the camera drags the cable, then system performance may be
compromised.
Connecting a Keypad/Controller
The Tracking System Keypad can be hard-wired to the Main Docking Station using a CameraMan
Keypad Cable (provided separately).
1. 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 Main Docking
Station, labeled PVI COM.
3. The light on the keypad should illuminate momentarily, indicating that the keypad is ready.
Using cable other than supplied cable for the PVI COM port may cause damage. The
Tracking System Keypad can be hard-wired up to a maximum distance of 250.
Connecting to the RS-232 Port
The Presenter Camera System provides for RS-232 communications using the DB-9 jack on the back
of the Main Docking Station, labeled RS-232. This RS-232 port can be used to control the
CameraMan camera from external devices, such as a PC or other vendor control system (i.e., AMX or
Crestron). Connect to this port using a standard computer cable with a DB-9 connector. This port
operates at 9600 Baud (19,200 with CameraMan SHOT Director), No Parity, and software hand-
shaking using CameraMan High Reliability or Basic protocols (only High Reliability with SHOT
Director). The light located above the RS-232 port indicates communication activity.
Verify which protocol is being used by checking the PROTOCOL switch
(switch bank B- switch 1) on the back of the CameraMan camera.
For more information on setting the PROTOCOL on your CameraMan camera, see the
Installation and Operations Manual that came with the camera.

Tracking Ring Power Pack Assembly
Using the clip on the back, attach the Tracking Ring Power Pack directly to your clothing by
clipping it to your waistline or skirt, or to the Tracking Ring Power Pack Belt.
The Tracking Ring Power Pack must be worn so the antenna hangs loosely. Do not
place the Power Pack in your pocket. This interferes with the RF signal and may
affect the audio and tracking capability.
antenna should
hang loosely
Back Sensor
Ensure that no hair
or article of
clothing covers the
Tracking Sensors
Ensure that
the sensors
lie flat on the
front and
back
Front Sensor
Now youre ready to assemble the Tracking Ring Package and learn how to wear it properly to ensure that your CameraMan
camera follows you around the room.

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Before you can begin to use your new Presenter Camera System, you need to configure its components.
There are two settings on the back of the Main Docking Station that must be set:
1. Set the RF CHANNEL switch to the desired channel. This
must match the setting on the Tracking Ring Power Pack. If
you experience any problems on one of the channels, switch
both to the alternate channel.
(Factory Default: UP position/ one dot)
2. Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to the desired audio output.
 To have a mic-level audio signal, set this switch to MIC.
 To have a line-level audio output, set this switch to LINE.
 This switch setting will apply to the balanced audio output only.
(Factory Default: MIC)
Refer to Appendix B for specifications on the audio outputs.
Step 2:
Audio Level Switch
Step 1:
RF Channel Switches must match
Switch the POWER button on the front of the Main Docking Station to ON. The
CameraMan camera should automatically enter its position calibration mode and then
stop at the zero degree point. Verify that the base is now facing in the direction you
pointed the FRONT label when mounting.
For more information on mounting the CameraMan, see the Installation and
Operations Manual that came with the camera.
Powering Up
Before you can configure the rest of your Presenter Camera System, you need to
turn on the systems power.
Main Docking
Station Power
Switch

Tracking System Keypad
Check the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located in the battery compartment of the
keypad) and verify that the selected setting corresponds to the setting of the BASE UNIT
ADDRESS switch on the back of the autoTRACK camera. If the two are different, adjust them
so that they correspond.
For more information on configuring the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the camera and
keypad, see page 7 in the Installation and Operations Manual that came with the
camera.
If the Tracking System Keypad is being used in the wireless RF mode:
1. Install the supplied AA batteries in the Tracking System Keypad by removing the
battery door and inserting the batteries into the battery compartment.
2. After installing the batteries, replace the battery door and press one of the pan keys.
3. Look to verify that the LED on the front of the keypad illuminates. This indicates that
the batteries are installed properly.
If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may be installed backwards. Reverse
the way the batteries are inserted, and try again.
If the batteries are inserted improperly, it will not damage the keypad, the
keypad will simply not work.
If the Tracking System Keypad is being used in the hard-wired mode, connect the CameraMan
Keypad Cable to the RJ-11 type jack located in the battery compartment of the Tracking
System Keypad.
You do not need batteries installed in the Tracking System Keypad when it is being
used in the hard-wired mode.
Press the PAN and TILT arrows one at a time and verify that the camera is responding to the
keypad. The COM light on the front of the camera should flash with every command received
by the camera. If the autoTRACK light on the front of the camera is not illuminated, press one
of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the keypad. This should cause the autoTRACK light
to begin flashing.
Refer to pages 15 through 22 for details on using the Tracking System Keypad.
Keypad Address
Tracking System Keypad
in hard-wired mode
Battery
compartment

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Modification of the following features is not required for system operation, but they
are available if needed.
For information on configuring your CameraMan camera, refer to the Installation
and Operations Manual that came with the camera.
Understanding the Panning Motion
The PAN/TILT and SUBJECT POSITION arrows on your Tracking System Keypad are designed
to help you maneuver the camera both in and out of autoTRACK mode.
The default setting, shown in Example 1, is designed to operate as if you are facing the
CameraMan camera. Some examples of applications that would benefit from the default
settings are:
 Distance Learning where you are the instructor.
 Presentations where you are the presenter and the audience members are watching
you on a monitor.
 Videoconferences where the you are an on-screen participant.
 Any other application where you, the keypad controller, need to be on camera.
However, there are applications in which you do not need to face the camera (example 2), so
the default setting will not work. But when you want the camera to move right, the picture
moves left. These applications require that you re-orient the PAN arrows. Some examples of
applications that might benefit from this re-orientation are:
 Presentations where you are not the presenter, but are controlling the cameras
movement.
 Videoconferences where you are a moderator, but not an on-screen participant.
 Applications where you are in a control room controlling the camera.
 Any other application where you, the keypad controller, do not need to be on
camera.
Re-Orienting the Pan Arrows
To re-orient (reverse) the default setting of the PAN arrows on your Camera Control Keypad,
use the following procedure:
1. Press the TRACKING FREEZE and SETUP buttons simultaneously.
2. The keypad will beep after about two seconds.
3. Release the buttons.
This will also reverse the operation of the SUBJECT POSITION arrows.
Example 2: Facing away from the camera so you see
the talent, or on-screen participants. The camera sees
what you see.
Your line of sight
Example 1 (Default setting): Facing toward the camera
so you are seeing yourself. The camera sees you.
Your line of sight
You can control the CameraMan cameras panning motion with either the PAN/TILT arrows on the bottom, or, when using
autoTRACK, the SUBJECT POSITION arrows on the top of your Tracking System Keypad. Understanding how the camera moves will
help you stay in control of your presentations.

The following configurations, like the panning orientation, would apply to your specific application need.
Before changing the autoTRACK Window size, you will need to power up the tracking ring package. Refer to page 13.
Setup Button
Pan/TIlt
Arrows
Setup Button
Subject Position
Arrows
autoTRACK
View Buttons
Invisible autoTRACK Window
Video Frame
Maximum Pan/Tilt Travel
Once the CameraMan camera is installed, you can configure the maximum PAN/TILT settings to
the application. The camera has a maximum PAN range of 359°, but comes programmed with
factory default settings of ±90° of PAN and ±25° of TILT. If desired, use the following procedure
to change the maximum position settings:
,
180° Default Pan Settings 50° Default Tilt Settings
359° Maximum Pan Settings
1. Press and hold SETUP.
2. Press and hold one of the PAN/TILT arrows until achieving the desired maximum position.
3. Release SETUP.
4. Listen for two beeps to indicate that the maximum position for that direction has been set.

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Once all necessary connections and configurations are made, you are ready to start up the rest of the system.
Tracking Ring Package
1. Power ON the CameraMan camera with the POWER switch on the Main Docking Station.
2. Set the Tracking Ring Power Pack's Power switch, located on the top of the unit, to ON.
The Power ON light on the Power Pack will illuminate.
If the Power ON light on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack does not
illuminate, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
3. Verify that the TRACKING UNIT STATUS light on the cameras display panel is
illuminated, indicating the communication link between the camera and the Tracking Ring.
4. Press one of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the keypad to activate the autoTRACK
functionality of the Camera System (the camera will not track until one of the autoTRACK
buttons is pressed). Once you are in autoTRACK mode, the autoTRACK light on the
cameras display panel will illuminate.
If the autoTRACK light on the CameraMans display panel is blinking, CameraMan is in
autoTRACK mode, but the link between CameraMan and the Tracking Ring is not active.
To establish this link, move into the CameraMans field-of-view (see the autoTRACK MODE or
Troubleshooting sections of this manual for further assistance).
Rechargeable Battery
The Tracking Ring Power Pack comes with a built-in 4-hour Rechargeable Battery. When the
battery is running low, the Battery LOW light on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack
illuminates. At this time the Tracking Ring Power Pack should be recharged or an Auxiliary
Battery Pack should be attached to the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
To recharge the battery:
1. Turn OFF the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
2. Set the switch on the front of the Battery Charger to TRACKING POWER PACK.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet and connect it to the Power Pack.
The Battery Charger takes two to three hours to recharge the Tracking Ring
Power Pack.
The light on the Battery Charger indicates when the battery is fully charged. If a battery is very
low, the light on the charger flashes slowly. The light on the charge stays on while the battery
is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the light on the charger flashes quickly.
CameraMan display panel
tracking lights (ON when active)
Top view of Power Pack illustrating
power switch and ON light
Top view of Power Pack
illustrating battery LOW light
Top view of Power Pack
illustrating battery
charger jack
autoTRACK View
buttons on
Keypad
Tracking
Power Pack
switch on back
of battery
charger

Optional Auxiliary Battery Pack
An optional Rechargeable Auxiliary Battery Pack is available to connect with the Tracking Ring
Power Pack for extra long use. When attached to the Tracking Ring Power Pack, the Auxiliary
Battery Pack overrides the built-in 4-hour Battery. If you need more than 4 hours of use,
connect the Auxiliary Battery Pack to the Tracking Ring Power Pack. This provides up to 8 hours
of additional use.
To recharge the Auxiliary Battery Pack:
1. Turn OFF the Tracking Ring Power Pack.
2. Set the switch on the front of the Battery Charger to AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK.
3. Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet and connect the Auxiliary Battery
Pack to the charger.
To get the maximum hours of use, use the 4-hour built-in battery first until the
Battery LOW light illuminates, and then attach the Auxiliary Battery Pack for an
additional 8hours, giving you a total of 12 hours of use.
The Battery Charger takes 4 to 6 hours to recharge the Auxiliary Battery Pack.
Audio Switch
To activate Audio:
1. Set the AUDIO switch on the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack to ON.
2. Speak at a normal level.
If you decide not to use the Audio feature of the Tracking Ring Package, the AUDIO switch on
the top of the Tracking Ring Power Pack should be set to OFF.
Auxiliary Battery Pack plugged into
Power Pack and mounted on Tracking
Ring Power Pack Belt
Auxiliary Battery
Pack switch on
battery charger
Top view of Power Pack illustrating audio
switch and ON light

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autoTRACK Mode
autoTRACK mode enables the CameraMan camera to follow a presenter that is wearing the
Tracking Ring Package. To engage the autoTRACK mode, press one of the four autoTRACK
View buttons on the Tracking System Keypad.
If you are using a Deluxe Camera System with Personal Locator Keypads, use the
following procedure:
1. When you are ready to begin autoTRACKing, press LOCK on the Chairperson
Locator Keypad to disable all Personal Locators from controlling the camera.
2. Press one of the four autoTRACK View buttons on the Tracking System
Keypad.
3. When you are finished autoTRACKing, press UNLOCK on the Chairperson
Locator Keypad.
For more information on the Personal Locator Keypads, see the CameraMan
Personal Locator System Operations Manual.
If the LOCK button is not used and a MY TURN button is pressed while autoTRACKing,
then the system disengages the autoTRACK mode and goes to the MY TURN position.
The autoTRACK modes operation requires the subject to be in the field-of-view of the
autoTRACK camera. Once the subject enters the field-of-view, the camera moves to lock onto
line-of-sight tracking.
If the subject becomes obscured from its line-of-sight, then the camera stops tracking and
returns to the HOME position (see page 21). However, momentary breaks (e.g., someone
walking through the line-of-sight) has minimal effects to the tracking performance.
Your Presenter Camera Systems ability to follow a presenter around the room is unmatched in the industry. Now that youve
connected, configured, and powered up all the system components, you can begin to put them to use.
Presenter
100° Field-of-view
Line-of-sight
Presenter
Once the subject
enters the
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camera moves
to lock onto
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tracking

autoTRACK Views Overview
You can choose from four autoTRACK Views to engage the
autoTRACK mode. These Views can be stored and recalled from
the Tracking System Keypad by pressing one of the autoTRACK
View buttons.
For example, when you make a presentation, you can change from
a close head shot with the TIGHT autoTRACK View button, to
emphasize facial expressions, to a full body shot by pressing the
WIDE autoTRACK View button. Presenters can also share the
video screen with a flipchart or other key presentation areas with
the LEFT or RIGHT autoTRACK View buttons.
Each autoTRACK View stores and recalls a ZOOM perspective with
an IMAGE and focus setting.
Changes in the Subject Position within the video frame also can
be stored. These functions enable the subject to fine-tune their
position in each of the autoTRACK Views.
For example, you may want to Zoom in slightly closer on the WIDE
autoTRACK View or adjust your position in the video frame more
to the left or right. This provides you with the flexibility to
customize each autoTRACK View to suit your needs.
The autoTRACK Views can be reset to accommodate these
changes using the procedures on the following pages.
Tight autoTRACK view
Wide autoTRACK view
Left autoTRACK view
Right autoTRACK view
One of the keys to your Presenter Camera System is its ability to not only track you around the room, but memorize various views
and presets. These help you to make more effective and dynamic presentations.

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TIGHT autoTRACK View
Press the TIGHT autoTRACK View button. The video frame should show a close
head shot of you. This view is used to emphasize facial expressions. If you would
like to alter your image in this view, you will need to reset the Tight View.
To SET or CHANGE the tight autoTRACK View:
1. After pressing TIGHT View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the
middle of the video frame.
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold TIGHT until you hear two beeps indicating the new setting is stored.
To RECALL the tight autoTRACK VIEW:
 Press and release TIGHT View. The camera recalls the information stored with the TIGHT
button.
WIDE autoTRACK View
Press the WIDE autoTRACK View button. The video frame should show a wide
body shot of you. If you would like to alter your image in this view, you will need
to reset the Wide View.
To SET or CHANGE the wide autoTRACK VIEW :
1. After pressing WIDE View, use the SUBJECT POSITION arrows to position yourself in the
middle of the video frame.
2. Use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom perspective, if needed.
3. Use the manual FOCUS buttons to set the focal point, if needed.
4. Use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark contrast, if needed.
5. Press and hold WIDE until you hear two beeps, indicating the new setting is stored.
To RECALL the wide autoTRACK VIEW:
 Press and release WIDE View. The camera recalls the information stored in the WIDE
button.
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