MRMC MRMC-2179-00 User manual

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Network
Broadcast
Panel
JOYSTICK BROADCAST HEAD CONTROLLER
Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2308-00
Products Covered: MRMC-2179-00, MRMC-2208-00

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Network Broadcast Panel Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2308-00
Products Covered: MRMC-2179-00, MRMC-2208-00
Modification Date: 17 October 2023
© 2023 Mark Roberts Motion Control ® Ltd. All rights reserved.
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system, without the express written permission of Mark Roberts Motion
Control.
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this
document is accurate and up to date, Mark Roberts Motion Control
continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to
the hardware, firmware, and software described in this document. Mark
Roberts Motion Control therefore cannot be held responsible for any
error or omission in this document.
All product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact information
Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd.
Unit 3, South East Studios
Blindley Heath
Surrey
RH7 6JP
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]m (sales and general enquiries)
[email protected]m (customer support)
Web: www.mrmoco.com
www.mrmocorentals.com

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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start..................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ...............................................1
Power and connections................................................1
General care...................................................................1
Location .........................................................................2
Intellectual property .....................................................2
Overview ................................................................................. 2
Connecting the cables ..........................................................4
Configuring the Network Broadcast Panel.........................5
Modifying the Settings: Using the Broadcast
Panel display................................................................10
Modifying the Settings: Using the Server Page.......10
Controls: Network Broadcast Panel...................................11
Controls: Network Broadcast Panel with Dual
Joystick...................................................................................12
Setting the control directions....................................13
Recording a preset................................................................13
Preset button states.....................................................14
Go To Preset..........................................................................14
Stop ........................................................................................14
Home .....................................................................................14
Stop button............................................................................14
Appendix 1 Back panel.................................................................... 15
Connector summary............................................................15
Connector pin-out information.........................................15
24V In connector........................................................15
Appendix 2 Specifications............................................................... 17

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
Important safety instructions
To ensure the best from the product, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in the safe place for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the
unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Power and connections
This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
When not using the unit for a long period of time, ensure that
the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be
easily accessible.
Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged
unit.
General care
Do not force switches or external connections.
When moving the unit, disconnect the mains cable.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or
aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean dry
cloth.
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
Keep away from pets and children. The head has powerful
motors that can pinch, so take care not to get your hands
trapped in the head or cabling.
Keep cables tidy. Use cable ties to keep them out of harm’s way.
If you have a head with slip rings then make use of them; avoid

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running any cables between the base and the rotating head or
camera.
Location
Installation of this unit should be away from sources of excessive heat,
vibration, and dust.
Intellectual property
This product includes confidential and/or trade secret property.
Therefore, you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse
engineer, or decompile contents thereof.
Overview
Thank you for using the Network Broadcast Panel from Mark Roberts
Motion Control (MRMC). The Network Broadcast Panel is a robust
controller designed for day-in, day-out use in professional studio and
Outside Broadcast environments and provides both local and remote
control of our complete range of MRMC heads and rigs.
The following variants of Network Broadcast Panel are available at
MRMC:
Network Broadcast Panel: The Network Broadcast Panel
connects to PC and head via network and can be configured to
control the robotic head locally or remotely via MHC or RTL
software.
Network Broadcast Panel with Dual Joystick: Connects to an
MHC or RTL PC via network connection and includes another
joystick that can be configured for 3 additional axes on larger
rigs.
USB Broadcast Panel: Connects to the PC, laptop or tablet via
a USB connection and can be configured to control a broad
range of MRMC robotic heads via Flair or MHC software.
USB Broadcast Panel with Dual Joystick: Connects to a Flair
PC via a USB connection and includes another joystick that
can be configured for 3 additional axes on larger rigs.
The panel includes the following features:

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Record and playback of static camera positions - You can store
up to 16 static head “preset” positions (including lens settings)
and go to any preset position at the touch of a button.
Head select - You can switch control between up to 12
connected heads via Ethernet
Focus and zoom control

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Connecting the cables
24V 5A
POWER IN
3-pin XLR,
24 Volts DC
Example head: AFC
Head power supply
To network hub
Network
Hub
PC/Laptop running
MHC Software
Power

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Configuring the Network Broadcast Panel
1. Plug in the Ethernet cable to the back of the panel.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub on
the same network as the MHC PC/laptop.
3. Connect power to your head(s) and power them up.
4. Connect power to the Network Broadcast Panel and power it up.
It will take approximately 60
seconds for the panel to start up.
Once the LCD display with text
displayed, the panel is ready to set
up. For the same PC, the Network
Broadcast Panel needs to be set up
only the first time.
5. Underneath the screen there are 4 buttons. By pressing each button
you can cycle through the screens and discover various useful
information. The following table describes the display for each
button:
Button
number
Display Description
1 Shows the serial
number of the unit
and the firmware
version installed on
the Broadcast Panel
2 Displays the IP
address and port
number of the PC that
the Broadcast Panel is
configured to connect
to.

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3 Displays the network
settings (IP address,
subnet mask and
default gateway) that
are configured for this
Broadcast Panel
4 Displays the button
combinations to press
for specific actions.
1+2: Connect
3+4: Disconnect
2+3: Settings
Button
number
Display Description