Reckeen VKey 100 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Table of contents
• Disclaimer of Product and Services.......................................................................................... 3
• Warnings and Precautions............................................................................................................ 4
• Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 5
• Control Panel VKEY 100 ............................................................................................................... 6
• How to connect Keyboard VKey-100 to the Reckeen system........................................ 10
• Test and calibration of the V-Key 100 keyboard.................................................................. 14
• Calibration of Joystick and T-Bar............................................................................................... 16
• Test of adjusting the brightness of the keyboard’s backlight ........................................ 19
• How to use v-key100 keyboard................................................................................................... 23
• VKEY-100 specication ................................................................................................................. 36
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Disclaimer of Product and Services
This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated,
or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Reckeen provides no warranty
with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly
disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose with regard to
this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Reckeen be liable for any incidental,
consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in
connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. In
the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specied. Reckeen reserves the right to make any modication to
this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The information provided in
this manual is intended only as guide. All the time, Reckeen will try to give correct, complete and relevant
information. However, Reckeen can’t exclude that some of the information contained in this manual,
from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain omissions,
typographical errors or incorrect information. Reckeen always recommends that you carefully check the
information given in this manual for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product.
Reckeen is not responsible for any errors or omissions , or for any subsequent loss or damage resulting
from the use the information contained within this manual. For further guidance on the content of this
manual or on the product contact your local Reckeen Ofce or dealer.
The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Reckeen
is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or streamings made to your Reckeen 3D
STUDIO or LITE , external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when
recordings are not made due to reasons including your Reckeen 3D STUDIO or LITE failure, or when the
contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your Reckeen 3D STUDIO or LITE failure or
repair undertaken to your Reckeen 3D STUDIO or LITE . Reckeen will not restore, recover, or replicate the
recorded or streamed contents made to your Reckeen 3D STUDIO or LITE , external recording media, or
recording devices under any circumstances.
FCC NOTICE TO USERS
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read carefully 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 place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious
damage.
5. Do not use this unit in or near water.
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 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’s 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 a risk of re or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specically 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
qualied service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions:
• When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
• When a liquid has spilled into the unit;
• When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
• 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 qualied technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
• When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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Warranty
For a period of one year from the original date of purchase of the product, Reckeen equipment
is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects. The original purchase receipt or invoice or other
documentary evidence is required. To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, in either its
original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection . You cover all mail , delivery ,
transportation and insurance costs. It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other materials
you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will
be lost or reformatted during service and Reckeen will not be responsible for any such damage or loss.
Our warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by accidents or unauthorized modications, installing any
other software and repairs, misuse, sand, grit or water. All other claims of any nature are not covered
by this warranty. This Warranty is valid only in the country of purchase. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. RECKEEN
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY .
Accessories ,such as the battery or the cable, are excluded from the warranty. These terms do not affect
your statutory rights.
DISPOSAL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SYMBOL FOR THE MARKING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INDICATING SEPARATE
COLLECTION: For Customers the countries within the EEA . EEA: European Economic Area, which
comprises the EU member States plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
WEEE Directive
The symbol – consists of the crossed-out wheeled bin, as shown above. The symbol
is indicating that electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste, but segregated for separate collection. For more
information about recycling of the product, please contact Reckeen ofce, the waste
authority, the approved WEEE scheme or the dealer/distributor where you purchased
the product.
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Control Panel VKEY 100
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USER GUIDE | Control Panel VKEY 100
The VKey100 control panel stands for ergonomics, high performance, premium craftsmanship and style.
Reckeen VKey100 Control Panel – Precise control over real-time video operations for professional use.
Reckeen VKey100 Control Panel – Precise control over real-time video operations for professional use.
With Reckeen VKey 100, you can have control over multiple functions of the Reckeen 3D or LITE Studio.
We have designed it to be operators’ working environment friendly, functional, modern and reliable, but
also to be affordable. Our control panel combines ergonomic design, top-quality precise mechanics and
versatile functionality.
Its main features are:
• Power Supply 12V / 500mA - Safe power supply voltage
• Communication interface RS232 - To connect to the Reckeen Studio system
• Joystick and T-bar calibration functions - These functions allow precise calibration of both handles
at any time
• Adjustable brightness of the buttons - Precise control over brightness for maximum user comfort
• Joystick XYZ (3-axis) - With this multifunctional joystick you can precisely manipulate the virtual
cameras’ movements in a virtual space
• Comfortable T-bar Fader - With a contactless Hall Effect technology using magnetic sensor and
angle measurement. A smooth consistent feel is achieved by utilizing Teflon bearing surfaces and
steel ball races
• Mechanical adjustment of the T-bar resistance - It ensures a smooth and precise forward and
backward movement of the T-bar handle
• Buttons backlight function test - Users can perform the test themselves
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• 91 LED illuminated button - 91 LED illuminated buttons for heightened visibility of control surface
activity.
Power Supply 12V /
500mA - safe power
supply voltage.
500mA
12V
Communication
interface RS232 - to
connect to the Reckeen
Studio system.
RS232
INTERFACE
Joystick and T-bar
calibration functions -
these functions allow
precise calibration of
both handles at any
time.
CALIBRATION
FUNCTION
Adjustable brightness of
the buttons - precise
control over brightness
for maximum user
comfort.
BRIGHTNESS
ADJUST
Joystick XYZ (3-axis) -
with this multifunctional
joystick you can
precisely manipulate the
virtual cameras'
movements in a virtual
space.
JOYSTIC
XYZ
Comfortable T-bar Fader
- with a contactless Hall
Effect technology using
magnetic sensor and
angle measurement.
A smooth consistent
feel is achieved by
utilizing Teflon bearing
surfaces and steel ball
races.
T-BAR
FADER
Mechanical adjustment
of the T-bar resistance -
it ensures a smooth and
precise forward and
backward movement of
the T-bar handle.
MECHANICAL
ADJUST
70 LED illuminated
buttons for heightened
visibility of control
surface activity.
70 KEYS
Buttons backlight
function test - users can
perform the test
themselves.
BACKLIGHT
TEST
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DVI or HDMI or Display Port HDMI
HDMI or SDI*
HDMI 4K**
HDMI or SDI*
HDMI 4K**
HDMI
or SDI*
XLR Master OUT
XLR Line IN 1
or XLR Line IN 2
6.3 mm Jack
6.3 mm Jack
RJ45 - LAN
USB
RS-232
RJ45 - AUDIO LINK
6.3 mm Jack
HDMI
TALLYx4
DVI or HDMI
or Display Port
PREVIEW MONITOR
MULTIVIEW
CAM 1
CAM 3
CAM 2
CAM 4
AUDIO
MIX
AUDIO
MIX
VIDEO RECORDER
Microphone
*SDI connectors only in Reckeen Studio version with HDMI-SDI card
**Virtual LITE studio offers a Full HD resolution.
By purchasing additional License Key, You can upgrade it to 3D Studio &LITE with 4K resolution.
Sound System
Streaming
Keyboard and mouse
Control Panel
VKey-100
Headphone
PREVIEW MONITOR
PRODUCTION LIVE
PREVIEW MONITOR
PROGRAM
BIG
SCREEN
DVI or HDMI
or Display Port
Audio Box
ADB-100
You can control the Reckeen 3D system with the VKey-100 control panel, or/and with a standard PC
keyboard.
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How to connect Keyboard
VKey-100 to the Reckeen
system
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USER GUIDE | How to connect Keyboard VKey-100 to the Reckeen system
The full set of congurations includes:
• Vkey100 Keyboard
• RS 232 communication cable with DB9 connector.
• Power supply unit and adapterst
Connect the keyboard to the system using RS 232 communication cable with DB9 connector. Plug the
end of the cable to the input / output card. Connect the other end of the cable to the keyboard’s port.
Screw in the locking screws. Picture below.
Use a proper power supply adapter used in different types of electrical networks.Select the appropriate
adapter and insert it into the power plug.Move it forward until you hear a click. Picture below.
First connect the power supply plug to the VKey 100 keyboard power socket and bolt the locking screw.
Picture below.
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Next connect the power supply unit to the electrical outlet. Picture below
Now you can safely set the Reckeen system switch to position 1 and then turn on the power using the
VKey 100 switch.
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Due to the system’s specic nature of operation and capacity, we suggest using a maximum of two FULL
HD streams, i.e. 1080p60.
If we want to use also other inputs as NDI, we should broadcast a stream with a reduced resolution, 720p
for example. To receive the NDI stream, we have to select one of the inputs.
In the Reckeen system, it is possible to replace the physical input of the camera or video stream from the
tray with the NDI signal.
We will choose CAMERA 4 input and press NDI button. On the right, a button with three dots appears.
After pressing it, a window shows up in which we can choose NDI stream. Picture below.
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Test and calibration of the
V-Key 100 keyboard
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USER GUIDE | Test and calibration of the V-Key 100 keyboard
In the rst step turning the keyboard on by switching the power button to position 1. The appropriate
buttons will light up for a moment.
In order to perform the keys’ illumination test, a proper sequence has to be performed.The following
buttons have to be pressed simultaneously: DELEGATION A ,DELEGATION DSK 1 and LOCK like the
picture below.
After this pressing, the LOCK and DELEGATION DSK 1 buttons are blinking.It is possible to check the
backlight of all buttons.Let’s press the keyboard keys one by one, in any order.The rst time you press a
key, it lights up in white.A second press makes the key light up in its function color.Red, green or orange
- depending on its application. Picture below.
You can exit the test mode by pressing LOCK key. The keyboard will return to its normal operation mode.
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Calibration of Joystick and
T-Bar
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USER GUIDE | Calibration of Joystick and T-Bar
Simultaneously press the following buttons:DELEGATION A , DELEGATION DSK 2 and and LOCK like the
picture below.
5 buttons will light up signaling execution of a test for example, communication F1. Picture below.
The second test is JOYSTICK’s calibration.Move it to the right and to the left to its extreme positions.
When it’s completed, the F2 LED will light up in white. Picture below.
Now let’s move the joystick up and down to its extreme positions.When you complete that, the F3 LED
will light up in white. Picture below.
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F4 is the JOYSTICK’s knob calibration.We turn it several times to the right and to the left to the extreme
positions.When you complete that, the F4 LED will light up in white. Picture below.
F5 test is the T-BAR’s calibration.Move the T-BAR to its extreme positions. Picture below.
After several movements, all the LEDs will go out. This way, the keyboard has been calibrated and has
returned to its normal operation mode.
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Test of adjusting the
brightness of the keyboard’s
backlight
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Simultaneously press the following buttons: DELEGATION A, DELEGATION B and LOCK like picture bellow.
The keyboard shows the current brightness of the keys. Pressing TAKE key several times decreases the
backlight’s brightness. AUTO key increases brightness of the keys. Picture below
When an appropriate value is set, exit the mode by pressing LOCK key.The keyboard returns to its normal
operation mode.
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