THOMSON Grass Valley ParkerVision CameraMan User manual

1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System
Installation and Operations Manual
L1209101rev. A
FEBRUARY 2005

1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual
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CameraMan® 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual • .
Table Of Contents
I. Meet Your Student System
t Congratulations on your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
t Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
t System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
t PRM Jacks, Ports and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Install Your Student System
t Mounting and Connecting the PRM
• Mounting the PRMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Connecting microphones to the PRM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• Connecting the PRM to the CameraMan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Connecting the Contact Closure Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
III. Configure Your Student System
t Configuring the Presets and Switches
• Location Preset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Configuring the PRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
t Setting up the Camera Control Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IV. Use Your Student System
t Changing and Recalling Location Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
V. Appendices
t A: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
t A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
t B: Typical Student System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
t C: Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The terms Visibly Better, System II, IMAGE, WhisperDRIVE Plus
and General Pan/Tilt Camera System, and Student Camera
System are registered trademarks of ParkerVision, Inc. in
the United States of America. The terms CameraMan and
ParkerVision are registered logos in the United States of America.
Federal law prohibits any commercial use of these registered
trademarks and logos.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications and
warranty at any time without notice or obligation.
Refer all Warranty and Servicing to the ParkerVision Consumer
Center listed in the back of the manual that came with your
1-CCD or 3-CCD camera.
No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced
without express written consent of ParkerVision, Inc. © 1997
ParkerVision, Inc.
DURACELL® is a registered trademark of Duracell, Inc.

• Meet Your Student Camera System
Page 1
Congratulations On Your Purchase!
Your new CameraMan Student Camera System takes the distance out of distance learning by combining the flexibility of your 1-CCD
or 3-CCD CameraMan camera with distributed preset control.
This manual covers the connection, configuration and use of your new Student Camera System.
It is designed to be used in conjunction with the Installation and Operations Manual that came
with your CameraMan General Pan/Tilt 1-CCD or 3-CCD camera, and the included Camera
Control Keypad Operations Manual. If you have any questions regarding the operation of the
keypad, or the connection, configuration or use of the camera, refer to that manual.
You’ll see four icons in this manual:
This icon alerts you to important instructions in the operation and maintenance of
your Student Camera System.
This icon alerts you to tips or noteworthy suggestions in the operation, use or
maintenance of your Student Camera System.
This icon refers you to the 1-CCD General Pan/Tilt Camera installations and operations
manual that came with your camera.
This icon refers you to the 1-CCD or 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad installation
and operations manual.
Product Description
The CameraMan Student Camera System is a robotic camera system with distributed preset
control used in distance learning applications. This system gives each student the power to be
instantly identified by the camera with the touch of a locator button on a microphone.
The Student Camera System can store up to 125 Location Presets, 33 of which are connected
to the Programmable Response Module. The 33 Student Locations are accessible through the
Low Profile Microphones and the Camera Control Keypad. The other 92 Location Presets are
only accessible through the Camera Control Keypad.
In standard distance learning rooms, the camera is set to a wide-angle view of the classroom
throughout the lesson. This makes it difficult for instructors at the far-end to differentiate one
student from the next and determine exactly which student is speaking. With CameraMan, each
individual student can simply press the "My Turn" button on a microphone when they want
to speak. The camera will then pan, tilt and zoom in on the individual student, magnifying
their image.
When the student is finished speaking, the student simply releases the "My Turn" button and
the camera returns to a wide-angle view of the classroom.
This allows instructors at the far-end to identify each student individually and have face-to-face
interaction. Building these one-on-one relationships will enhance the overall learning process,
making distance learning more responsive and effective.
Your Student Camera System should include
these components:
• One 1-CCD or 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad
• One Programmable Response Module
• One Programmable Response Module Power Supply
• One 10’ CameraMan Communication Cable.
• One CameraMan RS-485 Connector “T”
• One 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable.
• One Student Camera System Operations Manual
• One Camera Control Keypad Card (1CCD or 3CCD)
FCC Compliance Information
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for Class A digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with this manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential areas is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their
own expense.
This unit was tested with shielded cables on
the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must
be used with the unit to insure compliance.
ParkerVision is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modi-
fications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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1-CCD or 3-CCD
Camera Control
Keypad.
System Components
Your Student Camera System includes a Programmable Response Module, Power Supply, a 1-CCD or 3-CCD Camera Control Keypad,
and connection accessories. To set up your system, you will also need an audio mixer and microphones which may be purchased
separately through ParkerVision.
Front of PRM
Power Supply
left: top of
T-connector
with RS-485
cables.
right: front of
T-connector
Programmable Response Module
The Programmable Response Module (PRM) is designed to provide automated camera
control of a student camera in a classroom environment. Through the use of “press-to-talk”
microphones, the camera can be automatically positioned on an individual student when they
wish to speak.
ParkerVision’s Low Profile Microphones are recommended for better camera control.
“Voice-activated” microphones may pick up background noise and cause unwanted
camera motion.
The PRM works on a first-come, first served basis, so when two or more students activate
their microphones at the same time, the first microphone activated will get control of the
camera. Once a student has activated the camera, all others are LOCKED out, except the
master override microphone. When the student is finished speaking, the PRM will take the next
microphone in line. After all the microphones become inactive, the camera will return to a
wide-angle shot of the classroom. This can be customized and is stored in Location Preset #2.
Camera Control Keypad
The included Camera Control Keypad gives you the ability to control the camera’s pan and tilt
movement, focus, and IMAGE, as well as store and recall up to 125 camera presets.
See the included Camera Control Keypad Operations Manual for information on setup,
configuration and use of the keypad.
Power Supply
The Included Power Supply enables use with 120-240VAC, 50/60 Hz sources.
Connection Accessories
• 10’ RS-485 CameraMan Communication Cable
• CameraMan RS-485 “T” Connector
If you have purchased this as an upgrade, it will include all components except the
Camera.

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Inputs
t Inputs 1–31: Used for Normal Microphone Contact Closure Inputs
t Input 32: Used for Normal or Audio Only Microphone Contact Closure
Input.
t Input 33: Used for Normal, Audio Only, or Master Override Microphone
Contact Closure Input.
Outputs
t Audio Relay: When active, it activates the mute switch of the audio
system in the room to prevent feedback when the microphone is active.
t Video Relay: When active, it activates a video switcher to allow
automated video switching.
Jacks
t RS-485 Jack: Used to connect to your CameraMan Camera and other
ParkerVision devices. Used to network multiple cameras.
t DC Power Jack: Used to supply power with the included Power Supply.
Base Unit Address Switch
t 16-position rotary switch used to tell the PRM which camera it controls. It
should match the Base Unit Address switch on the CameraMan camera.
The Factory Default is zero (0).
DIP Switches
t Used to configure the PRM’s camera and microphone control.
RS-485 Indicator Light
t Indicates communication activity.
PRM Jacks And Switches
PRM Front Panel
PRM Jacks and Switches (rear panel)
t Power Switch: Used to turn on power.
t Power Indicator Light: Indicates power on/off status.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> >
>
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}
RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL = DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION
OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED

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Mounting And Connecting The PRM
Now you can begin to connect your Student Camera System components to your CameraMan camera, and audio equipment.
Mounting the PRM
1. Mount or place the Programmable Response Module in the desired location, being sure to leave
sufficient space to allow access to the connections on the back panel.
A rackmount is also available.
2. Verify that the switch on the front of the PRM is turned OFF.
3. Mount or place the PRM power supply in a convenient location near the PRM.
4. Plug the connector from the power supply cord into the DC POWER jack in the back of the PRM.
5. Connect the other end of the power supply into a 100-240 VAC source.
The PRM Power Supply and CameraMan Power Supply should not be interchanged.
Connecting Microphones To The PRM
1. Place the microphones around the room, and label them accordingly
(i.e.: numbered 1, 2, 3, etc).
2. Connect the microphone via the appropriate length microphone extension cable (not
included) to the optional microphone “Y” Cable (5-pin mini XLR to 3-pin male
XLR/2-pin female Phoenix connector).
3. Connect 3-pin male XLR to your room’s microphone mixer/phantom power source.
4. Connect the 2-pin female Phoenix Connector (green connector block) to the appropriately labeled
PRM input (i.e.: 1, 2, 3, etc).
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for all remaining microphones.
If you are using non-ParkerVision supplied “Y” Cables, follow these instructions to connect the
2-pin female Phoenix Connector wires to the green connector block:
1. Strip a short section (approximately 0.15”) off the end of the wire.
2. Insert the wire into the screw terminal slot on the connector plug.
3. Tighten the terminal screw.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other 4 wire-pairs in that connector block.
If you are using microphones which are polarity sensitive, the inputs should be wired as
follows:
1. The positive lead, from the contact closure of the microphone, should be wired to the top
input of the pair, labeled “+”.
2. The negative lead, from the contact closure of the microphone, should be wired to the lower
input of the pair, labeled “-”.
All of the inputs labeled “-” are wired together internally and connected to ground.
PRM with included Power Supply
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> >
>
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}
RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL = DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION
OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED
+
cables with
negative (-)
and positive
(+) leads
Microphone Inputs on the
back of the PRM
+
_
_
+
3-pin male
XLR to audio
mixer with
48v phantom
power (not
included)
press-to-talk microphone
“Y” cable
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POW ER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> > >
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL= DOWN / AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL= DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION OVERRIDE = DOWN / AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED
Phoenix
connector
to PRM
inputs

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Mounting And Connecting The PRM
Connecting the PRM to the CameraMan
Using a 4-conductor cable, wired in a “straight-through” mode and terminated with
modular handset connectors, connect the RS-485 port on the back of the PRM to the
RS-485 port on the back of the CameraMan Camera.
Connecting the Contact Closure Outputs
The PRM’s AUDIO RELAY and VIDEO RELAY contact closure outputs are activated when a
“press-to-talk” microphone button is pressed, and deactivated when the button is pressed
again.
AUDIO RELAY
The intended application of this relay is to activate the mute switch of the audio system in the
room to prevent feedback when the microphone is active. The relay activates and the contacts
close only when a microphone button is pressed. In a typical application, the Audio Relay
contact closure would connect to an amplifier or audio switcher.
VIDEO RELAY
The intended application of this relay is to activate a video switcher to select between various
video sources. The relay activates and the contacts close only when a microphone button is
pressed. When the contact relay is closed, there is a two second delay to allow time for camera
movement before the video is switched. In a typical application, the Video Relay contact closure
would connect to a video switcher.
To Connect the Audio, or Video Relay:
1. Connect one end of a 2-conductor cable to the green connector block:
• Strip a short section (approximately 0.15”) off the end of the wire
• Insert the wire into the AUDIO RELAY or VIDEO RELAY screw terminal slot
on the connector block to the far right (the positive “+” lead is on top, the
negative “-” lead is on the bottom).
• Tighten the terminal screw
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your audio equipment per their instructions.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POW ER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> > >
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
I
NPUT
32
NORMAL =
DOWN
/
OPTI
ON
=
UP
I
NPUT
33
INPUT 33 OPTION OVERRIDE = DOWN / AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED
PRM connected to CameraMan via RS-485 cable
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> >
>
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}
RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL = DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION
OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED
PRM Audio and Video
Relay Outputs

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Location Preset Configuration
Your Student Camera System is capable of storing and recalling 125 location preset. The included
Camera Control Keypad is used to store a pan and tilt position, focus, zoom perspective, and IMAGE
control for each location preset. The microphones and keypad are used to recall them.
Camera Preset # Preset Type Recalled By
• 1-31 normal press-to-talk button
• 32 normal/audio only (see p.7) press-to-talk button
• 33 normal/option (see p.7) press-to-talk button
• 72 default all other student mics deactivated
• 34-71 and 73-125 set by user keypad location preset buttons
Configuring The Presets and Switches
Now that you’ve connected the Programmable Response Module to your CameraMan and microphones, you can begin configuring
the system. Use the diagram and controls on the rear panel of the PRM to perform this configuration.
Close-up of student using press-to-talk microphone
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> >
>
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}
RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL = DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION
OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED
PRM Rear Panel
Base Unit Address
rotary switch
DIP switches
PRM ADDRESS:
This switch is only accessible by removing the top panel of the PRM. It is used to
set the address at which the PRM will reside on the RS-485 bus. This should be set
to an address that is unique to all devices (cameras, PRMs, etc) in the system. By
default, the address is set to "C". This address MUST BE different from the Base
Unit Addess.
Configuring the PRM
The PRM POWER switch should be turned OFF before changing any switches.
BASE UNIT ADDRESS:
This switch tells the PRM which camera it controls. Set this switch to correspond with the BASE
UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the CameraMan Student Camera (i.e.: If the camera’s BASE
UNIT ADDRESS is set to 0, set the PRM’s BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch to 0). This address MUST
BE different from the PRM Address.

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SET/ NO RETURN (DIP Switch 1):
• DOWN (and all microphone inputs are inactive)– The camera will return to a
default preset (preset # 72), which is usually set to be a wide shot of the
room.
• UP (and all microphone inputs are inactive)– The camera will remain positioned
at the last active input.
RETURN TIME/ SETTING (DIP Switches 2,3):
• Switches 2 and 3 only apply if Switch 1 is set to DOWN. They select the time
delay associated with the camera returning to the default preset after the last
active microphone is released.
• Use this chart to set the switches accordingly:
Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Time Delay
DOWN DOWN DOWN No Delay
DOWN UP DOWN 5 Second
DOWN DOWN UP 10 Second
DOWN UP UP 15 Second
INPUT #32 OPERATION (DIP Switch 4):
This switch is used to determine the operation mode of input 32.
• NORMAL– The input will operate as a normal input, identical to inputs
1-31.
• AUDIO– The input will operate in an audio-only mode, which causes no
camera movement when the microphone is active. In audio-only mode, an
active input will not cause the VIDEO RELAY to be activated.
The audio-only mode is intended for use by someone who
wishes to be heard, but does not want to cause the
camera to position on them, such as a room facilitator.
Configuring The Presets and Switches
Diagram showing DIP Switch configuration which can be defined on the
rear panel of the PRM.
Not Used
INPUT #33 OPERATION (DIP Switches 5,6):
Switch 5 is used to determine the operation mode of input 33.
• NORMAL– The input will operate as a normal input, identical
to inputs 1-31.
• OPTION– Then the operation is dependent upon the setting
of Dip Switch 6.
Switch 6 settings
• UP– The input will operate in an audio-only mode, which
causes no camera movement when the microphone is active.
When in audio-only mode, an active input will not cause the
VIDEO RELAY to be activated.
• DOWN– The input will operate as a Master Override input.
When this input is active, the camera will be positioned
to a Master Override position (preset 33) and all
other microphones will be “LOCKED” out from controlling
the camera. Once this input is released, control is
returned to all microphones and they are serviced as
usual. In this case, the video relay will remain open.
BAUD RATE SETTING (DIP Switch 7):
This switch determines the communication baud rate: UP = 19,200;
DOWN = 9,600
19,200 must be used if a PVTV SHOT Director or CameraMan
Control Center is connected to the system.
DIP Switch 8:
Not in use at this time.

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RJ-11 jack, for
hard-wired mode
Battery compartment
Keypad Address
Setting Up the Camera Control Keypad
Step 1: Adjust the KEYPAD ADDRESS rotary switch (located in the battery compartment
of the keypad) so the selected setting corresponds to the setting of the BASE UNIT
ADDRESS switch on the back of the Camera, and the front of the PRM.
See Also: For information on how to set the Base Unit Address on your CameraMan
camera, refer to the CameraMan’s installation and operations manual.
Step 2: Connect the Keypad to meet your needs.
For Wireless RF Mode (up to 60 feet):
• Install the supplied AA batteries in the Camera Control Keypad by removing
the battery door and inserting the battery into the battery compartment as
indicated.
• Replace the battery door.
• Press one of the PAN/TILT arrows on the keypad and verify that the LED on
the front of the keypad illuminates. This indicates that the battery is installed
properly.
Note: If the light does not illuminate, the battery may be installed backwards. Reverse
the way the battery is inserted, and try again. If a low battery is installed, the keypad
will emit a long beep.
Note: If the battery is inserted improperly, it will not damage the keypad. The keypad
will simply not work.
For Hard-wired Mode (up to 250 feet):
• Remove the batteries.
• Connect a CameraMan Keypad Cable (included) to the RJ-11 type jack located
in the battery compartment of the Keypad.
• Connect the other end of the cable to the PVI Com port on the CameraMan
base unit.
Note: When the system is powered on, the light on the keypad should illuminate
momentarily, indicating the keypad is ready for operation. The light located above the
PVI COM port on the base unit is used to indicate communication activity.
Note: You MUST remove the batteries in the Camera Control Keypad when it is being
used in the hard-wired mode.
Your Camera Control Keypad is designed to be used in either a wireless, or hard-wired mode. The wireless mode allows you to
move freely about the room, while the hard-wired option gives you the ability to control the camera from greater distances. For
either, follow the steps below to prepare your keypad for use with your Student Camera System.

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Changing And Recalling Location Presets
Using the Camera Control Keypad
The Camera Control Keypad included with your Student Camera System comes in a
1-CCD or 3-CCD version.
For information on the specific features of your system’s Keypad Controller, refer to
the included Keypad operations manual.
Both versions of the Keypad include the following control features:
• Camera Select Buttons– Used to select which camera the keypad will control.
• Zoom IN and OUT– Used to tighten and widen the on-screen image.
• Pan/Tilt Arrows– Used to move the camera left and right, up and down.
• IMAGE controls– Used to manually brighten (sun icon) and darken (moon icon) the
on-screen image.
• Location Preset Buttons– Used to select all Location Presets (1-125).
• Enter Button– Used to store and recall Location Presets. When recalling Location
Presets, it is selected AFTER pressing the desired Location Preset Buttons.
To Set or Change a Student Location
1. Select the camera you want to program using the CAMERA SELECT buttons. (If only
using one camera, be sure CAMERA SELECT 1 is pressed.)
2. Use the PAN/TILT arrows to move the camera to the desired location.
3. Only when desired, use the manual ZOOM buttons to set the needed Zoom
perspective.
4. Only when desired, use the manual IMAGE buttons to set the needed light/dark
contrast.
5. Input the Location Preset number (1–33) that corresponds with the PRM inputs.
6. Then press and hold the ENTER button until you hear two beeps. The two beeps
indicate the Location Preset has been stored.
To Set the Wide-angle Group View
1. Follow steps 1-4 listed above to achieve a wide-angle view.
2. Input Location Preset Number 72 to be the default preset.
3. The press and hold the ENTER button until you hear two beeps. The two beeps
indicate the GROUP View has been stored.
To Recall a Student Location
When a student wishes to speak, the student simply presses the "My Turn" button on the
microphone and the CameraMan Camera will pan, tilt and zoom in on that student, magnifying
his or her image. When the student is done speaking and the "My Turn" button is released, the
CameraMan Camera will return to a wide-angle shot of the classroom (preset 72).
Now that you’ve connected and configured your Student Camera System, you can are ready to begin using the system. To start,
plug in the PRM , CameraMan, and any other audio or video components in your system, and power them up.
...focus on a location
preset when a press-to-
talk microphone button
is pressed.
The camera can be set
to show a wide-angle
group view, or...
3-CCD Camera
Control Keypad
1-CCD Camera
Control Keypad

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Problem: The Camera’s Video is not working properly.
Solution: 1. Verify that the VIDEO SELECT switch on the back of the Camera is set
properly, either S-VIDEO or COMPOSITE.
2. Verify that the appropriate video connection is being used on the
back of the camera, either S-VIDEO or COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT. This is
determined by the VIDEO SELECT Switch.
Only one video source can be utilized at any one time.
Composite and S-Video formats cannot be used simultaneously.
Problem: The Camera Control Keypad will not control the CameraMan Camera
when used in the wireless RF mode.
Solution: 1. Verify that the battery is installed in the keypad properly.
2. Verify that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch on the back of the
CameraMan Camera, and the BASE UNIT ADDRESS switch in the battery
compartment of the keypad and on the PRM are set to the same
setting.
3. Verify the RF command switch on the back of the CameraMan Camera
is set to ENABLE. (B4 needs to be in the DOWN position).
4. Verify that the LED on the front of the Camera Control Keypad
illuminates for a few seconds when the battery is first plugged in.
5. Be sure that you have pressed the appropriate CAMERA SELECT button
on the Keypad corresponding to the camera you wish to control.
If only using one camera be sure to press CAMERA SELECT button 1.
Problem: The Camera Control Keypad will not communicate with the
CameraMan Student Camera in the “hard-wired” mode.
Solution: 1. Verify that the CameraMan Keypad Cable is connected from the PVI
COM port on the back of the camera to the RJ-11 jack in the battery
compartment of the Keypad.
2. Does the light on the front of the keypad come on for a few seconds
when the keypad is first plugged in? If not, replace cable with a
ParkerVision supplied cable only.
3. Be sure that you have pressed the appropriate CAMERA SELECT button
on the Keypad corresponding to the camera you wish to control.
If only using one camera be sure to press CAMERA SELECT button 1.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Should you have any problems with your CameraMan Student Camera System, please refer to the following guide. After referring
to the guide, should you have any questions or problems, please contact your authorized reseller, or contact ParkerVision at
[phone] or [phone].
Camera Select Buttons
Video Select
Switch
Video
connection
jacks
Verify that the Base Unit
Address Assignment
Rotary Switch setting is
the same on
CameraMan Base Unit,
Keypad, and PRM.
Communication LED
RJ-11 Jack

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Problem: When a student microphone is activated, the CameraMan
Camera does not move.
Solution: 1. Verify that the PRM POWER switch is ON.
2. Verify the microphone is wired to the correct input on the
PRM and that the corresponding Location Preset is stored.
Recall the location with the Camera Control Keypad.
3. Verify that the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the back of the camera
is set identically to the BASE UNIT ADDRESS on the front of
the PRM.
4. Verify that no microphones are “LOCKED” active.
For information on locking and unlocking microphones,
see Low Profile Microphone Manual
5. Verify that the camera is not already at the desired location.
6. Verify that the Baud Rate DIP switch #7 on the front of the
PRM matches the Baud Rate DIP switch #A7 on the Base Unit.
(DOWN=9600, UP=19200).
Problem: The camera is locked on one microphone and will not move
when other “press-to-talk” buttons are pressed.
Solution: Verify that the positive (+) and negative (-) leads on the
cable connecting that the microphones to the PRM are lined
up correctly with the contact closure leads on the PRM.
Specifications
KEYPAD RF CONTROL OPTION
RF Range: ........................... 60 ft. from Camera typical
Power:................................ (2) AA Batteries
Dimensions:........................ 7.0” L x 2.20” W x 0.85” H
HARD-WIRED KEYPAD OPTION
Range:................................ 250 ft. from Camera typical
Power:................................ Supplied through cable
PROGRAMMABLE RESPONSE MODULE
RS-485 Port ........................ 4-Pin Modular Jack
Power Supply: .................... 100-240 VAC ; 50-60Hz; 15 VDC output
100 W maximum consumption
Humidity............................. 0 to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions:........................ 11.75” L x 6.75” W x 3.25” H
Press-to-talk
microphone
wired to
audio mixer
and PRM
PRM Clearance
cables with
negative (-) and
positive (+) leads
Microphone Inputs on
the back of the PRM
+
+
-
-
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POW ER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> > >
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL= DOWN / AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL= DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED

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Appendix B: Typical Student System Diagram
Below is a typical Student Camera System setup. Your specific application needs, however, will determine how you set -up your
system.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RS 485 DC
POW ER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Audio
Relay
Video
Relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BASE
UNIT
ADDRESS
>
8
>
> > >
>
>
7
>
6
>
5
>
4
>
3
>
2
>
1
SET = DOWN / NO RETURN = UP
}RETURN TIME SETTING
(SEE BELOW)
NORMAL= DOWN / AUDIO = UP
0 = DOWN/DOWN
5 SEC = UP/DOWN
10 SEC = DOWN/UP
15 SEC = UP/UP
{
>
INPUT 32
NORMAL= DOWN / OPTION = UP
INPUT 33
INPUT 33 OPTION OVERRIDE = DOWN /AUDIO = UP
BAUD RATE 9600 = DOWN / 19200 = UP
NOT USED

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Appendix C: Warranty Information
ParkerVision One-Year Limited Warranty
• ParkerVision warrants to the end user that this product will be free from defects in material
and/or workmanship for a one-year period commencing on the date of delivery, except
where expressly noted.
• Proof of Purchase: ParkerVision’s authorized Dealer’s dated bill of sale must be retained as
evidence of the date of purchase and to establish warranty eligibility.
• ParkerVision will correct all defects in material or workmanship, or any failure of the system
to perform to specifications during the warranty period, at no charge for parts and labor.
• The original purchaser must notify ParkerVision, in writing, before the warranty period has
expired in the event of a defect in material or workmanship, or failure of the system to
perform to specifications.
• If damage occurs during shipment from the ParkerVision factory, ParkerVision must be
notified within five working days of receipt of the product in order to make a claim.
• ParkerVision is not obligated at any time to provide the purchaser with a substitute unit.
• The warranty is not extended due to purchasing new products and/or upgrading your
original product.
• The warranty is non-transferable.
• Purchaser’s failure to make a claim as provided above or continued use of the product
shall constitute an unqualified acceptance of such product and a waiver by purchaser of
all claims.
Product Warranty Registration Form
• The warranty period begins the day your ParkerVision product is received.
• Product Warranty Registration is required to ensure your product receives prompt attention
if warranty work is ever necessary.
Please see your product warranty registration form, which is packaged with every product, for
details on enrolling.
The Warranty is voided if...
• The product is damaged in shipping other than the original
shipment from the ParkerVision factory.
• The product is used outside of the specifications or operating
guidelines, as outlined in the ParkerVision product manuals.
• The product has sustained physical damage from misuse or
abuse.
• The product has sustained damage due to a natural disaster
such as fire, lightning, earthquake, etc.
• The product is damaged by non-ParkerVision peripherals.
• A person not authorized by ParkerVision has attempted to/or
has serviced the equipment.
• The product’s identification (serial numbers, trademarks, etc.) is
removed, defaced, or altered.
Return Policies
Contact your authorized ParkerVision Reseller for return procedures.
Extended Service and Support
For details on extended service and support, please contact
ParkerVision's Customer Service Department.

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Notes

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