Triplett CamView PTZ 2 User manual
REV A 10/13
CamView PTZ 2
TM
Instruction Manual
PN: 8001
• Thank you for purchasing the Triplett CamView PTZ 2 CCTV Monitor with
PTZ Controller. Please read the complete manual carefully before using
the product.
• To assure safe use of this product, please read the section on Safety
carefully, and observe any Cautions or Warnings posted there and
throughout this manual.
• Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Safety Information .......................................................................................................1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................2
Features and Function ............................................................................................2.1
Included Items ...........................................................................................................2.2
Controls and Indicators ..........................................................................................2.3
Connecting and Charging the Battery .............................................................2.4
Using the Camview .....................................................................................................3
General Instructions ................................................................................................3.1
Introduction to Menu and Functions ................................................................3.2
Video Monitor Mode / PTZ Controller Parameter Setting ..........................3.3
Setting PTZ Parameters (Overview) ................................................................3.3.1
Setting PTZ Parameters (Detail) .......................................................................3.3.2
Using Presets ...........................................................................................................3.3.3
Accessing a PTZ Camera Menu .........................................................................3.3.4
Video Setting ...............................................................................................................3.4
Color Bar Generator ..................................................................................................3.5
Cable Testing ...............................................................................................................3.6
Capturing PTZ Protocol ...........................................................................................3.7
Device Setting (User Settings) ..............................................................................3.8
Auto Power O ........................................................................................................3.8.1
Prompt Sound ..........................................................................................................3.8.2
Language ...................................................................................................................3.8.3
Brightness ..................................................................................................................3.8.4
Automatic Address Search...................................................................................3.8.5
Specications ..................................................................................................................4
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• Use this product in accordance with any prevailing safety rules that
may be imposed by local or federal authorized bodies.
• Do not use this product if it is wet or in conditions where the
humidity exceeds 95%.
• Avoid exposing the product to dusty environments. Do not allow the
product to get wet, and do not immerse it in liquid of any kind.
• During transportation and use, avoid mechanical shock and vibration.
• For greatest safety, do not leave the product unattended while charging.
• Although the product contains automatic circuitry to prevent
overcharging, the battery life (number of charge / discharge cycles)
of the product can be maximized by limiting charge time to 8 hours.
• The product should not be used in the presence of ammable gases.
• Do not disassemble. There are no user serviceable components inside.
• The product should not be used in the presence of strong
electromagnetic elds.
• Don’t touch the product with wet hands. Although the product itself
cannot shock the user, circuits connected to the product
(cameras, switches, controllers, chargers, etc.) may present a
shock hazard under some conditions.
• Do not use strong detergents or solvents to clean the product.
A cloth slightly dampened with water is suggested. If the dirt is
not easy to remove, a mild detergent may be used.
1 Safety Information
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The Triplett CamView PTZ 2 is a multi-function test tool designed to aid
CCTV and Security electronics installers and maintenance technicians. A
color LCD video monitor allows viewing of security camera images to verify
their operation and setup. The CamView’s keyboard allows control and setup
of the camera’s PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) functions (if so equipped) via a standard
RS-422, RS-485, or RS-232 interface. A Color Bar Generator provides a stan-
dard test signal to check video cables, video recorders, and video monitors.
The video level and the signal format of an input signal can be measured.
Automatic Address Search is convenient for nding the address of a camera.
LAN cable can also be tested using the CamView’s built-in cable tester.
The rugged yet lightweight construction and ergonomic design maximizes
convenience and portability, and the 12 hour rechargeable Li-ion battery
delivers extended runtime. Its multiple functions, simple operation via on-
screen menus, and reliable performance makes the CamView an ecient
time saving test tool that will enhance any professional tool kit.
2 Introduction
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• Full Color 3.5” TFT-LCD Video Monitor
• 12V 1A output to power cameras
• OSD (On Screen Display) of all Modes, Functions, and Settings
• Adjustable LCD Brightness / Contrast / Color Saturation
• BNC connectors match professional CCTV equipment
• Full Loop Thru capability or simultaneous View / Gen mode
• Auto NTSC / PAL detection and video display
• PTZ Keyboard allows fast access to Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, and Iris
• Keyboard allows adjustment of Groups, Tours, and Presets
• Supports more than 30 PTZ Protocols including Pelco, Samsung,
Panasonic, and Sony formats
• Supports RS-485, RS-232, & RS-422.
• Baud Rates from 150 to 19.2K
• Data Monitor mode veries presence of PTZ signals
• PTZ Transmit / Receive LEDs
• Color Bar Generator produces NTSC and PAL video formats
• LAN Cable Test identies Opens, Shorts, or Miswires
• Rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer Battery provides 12 hour work time
• On screen battery life indicator and LED charging indicator
• Operates from battery or AC power pak
• Auto-Power-O extends battery life (can be defeated)
• Carrying case with shoulder strap included
• Neck strap for CamView included
• BNC cable and RS-485 cable included
• Universal AC power pak and charger included
2.1 Features and Function
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The following items are included with your Triplett CamView PTZ.
2.2 Included Items
Remote Terminator for
LAN Cable Testing
BNC to BNC Patch Cable
AC Power Pak
Audio Input Cable
12V/1A DC Output
Cable
PTZ Cable
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2.2 Included Items Cont.
Carrying Case
Shoulder Strap for Carrying Case
Neck Strap for CamView
Instruction Manual
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2.3 Controls and Indicators
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
AC Power Indicator. Lights when CamView
is operating from AC power.
1
Receive Indicator: Lights when PTZ signals are
being Received.
2
Transmit Indicator: Lights when PTZ signals are
being Transmitted.
3
Charge indicator: Lights while battery is charging.
Turns o when battery is fully charged.
4
Battery Life Indicator: Shows remaining battery charge.
When charging, indicates “FULL” when completely charged.
5
LCD Screen: Shows video images and On Screen
Display functions.
6
Menu: Shows available Functions, Settings,
Modes, etc.
7
POWER Button: Press for 2 seconds to turn power on or o.
A short press Hides or Reveals the PTZ controller menu.
8
MODE Button: Press momentarily to select one of the 6
available test or setting options from a drop-down menu.
9
SET Button : Press momentarily to enter a test or setting
mode, or press to enter a new value for a test or setting
parameter.
10
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2.3 Controls and Indicators
UP Button : Tilt the controlled camera ‘up’.
Navigate upward on a menu. Change a parameter value.
11
LEFT Button : Pan the controlled camera ‘left’.
Navigate left on a menu. Change a parameter value.
12
RIGHT Button : Pan the controlled camera ‘right’.
Navigate right on a menu. Change a parameter value.
13
DOWN Button : Tilt the controlled camera ‘down’.
Navigate downward on a menu. Change a parameter value.
14
ENTER/OPEN Button : Conrm the value or setting of
various parameters. OPEN the camera aperture (iris).
15
RETURN/CLOSE Button : ‘Return’ or ‘cancel’ while set-
ting parameters. CLOSE the camera aperture (iris).
16
NEAR Button: Adjust Focus for nearer objects.
17
FAR Button: Adjust Focus for farther objects.
18
TELE Button: ‘Zoom In’ on an object or scene.
19
WIDE Button: ‘Zoom Out’ from an object or scene.
20
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2.3 Controls and Indicators
Press to Reset CamView to factory defaults.22
External power jack (5V, 2A): Use only the provided power adapter.
23
UTP Cable Test jack (RJ-45): Use to test cables with RJ-45 plugs.
24
RS232 Jack: Use for connection to PTZ cameras requiring an
RS-232 control signal.
25
Video input (BNC): Input for NTSC or PAL video signal from
camera or other video device
26
Video output (BNC): Loopthrough from Video input (26) or
NTSC / PAL Color Bar video output
27
RS485/422 Connector: PTZ control signal input/output.
Connect to camera or other PTZ device.
28
Audio Input.
29
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2.3 Controls and Indicators
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30
24
25
27 28
29
23
30 12 Volt 1 amp output: To power PTZ cameras.
26
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The CamView is shipped with the battery disconnected to prevent any
battery drain that may reduce the battery life. Prior to the use of the instru-
ment, the battery wires inside the battery compartment must be connected
together. Remove 2 screws and open the battery compartment. Locate the
battery plug and with the red wires positioned to the left side, insert the plug
into the mating connector attached to the circuit board (see photo). Replace
the battery cover and screws.
2.4 Connecting and Charging the Battery
There is no need to unplug the battery if the CamView is being used regularly
(at least once every few weeks). If the CamView will be unused for more than 1
month, unplug the battery for storage.
For rst time usage, it is recommended that the battery be ‘conditioned’ by
operating the CamView until it turns itself o. This will provide the best battery
life in the coming months. If the Auto Power O feature is activated, it may be
necessary Disable it to allow the product to run until the battery is depleted.
To turn the unit on, press for about 2 seconds and release when the
unit powers up. After depleting the battery, connect the supplied battery charger
to the power jack (23). The red Charge Indicator should turn on. Charge
the battery until the indicator turns o. This could take 4 to 5 hours. When the
Charge Indicator turns o, the battery is approximately 90% charged.
The charging time can be extended for about 1 hour to ‘top o’ the battery
charge. To obtain the best battery life, limit charging time to about 8 hours.
Leaving the battery on continuous charge may reduce the battery life.
• The CamView can be used while its batteries are being charged, however,
the charging time will be increased.
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2.4 Connecting and Charging the Battery Cont.
POWER
If the CamView behaves abnormally, it can be reset to the
factory default settings by pressing the RESET button (22).
3.1 General Instructions
To turn the unit on, press for about 2 seconds and release when the unit
powers up.
To turn the unit o, press for about 2 seconds and release when the unit
powers down. The unit will remember its Mode setting, and when next turned on,
will be in this Mode.
After the CamView is powered on, it will be in the Mode that it was in when last
power o. To see a list of the dierent modes, press and release the but-
ton. The Mode Menu will display for a few seconds. While the Mode Menu is
displayed, select a dierent Mode by pressing the button repeatedly until
the desired Mode is highlighted on the Menu. You may also select a dierent
Mode by pressing the or buttons when the Mode Menu is displayed.
Once a Mode is selected, the or the buttons may
be used to change settings and alter parameters. If the PTZ Mode is selected,
the buttons directly con-
trol the motion and settings of the camera. Notice that the indicator lights
when any of these buttons are pressed in the PTZ mode. This shows that PTZ
control signals are being generated at the PTZ Connector (28).
When in the PTZ mode, the video input signal can be displayed in full-screen
mode by pressing and releasing the button. To reveal the PTZ header bar
and battery indicator, press and release the button again.
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3 Using the CamView
POWER
POWER
MODE
MODE
SET
ENTER
OPEN
RETURN
CLOSE FAR NEAR WIDE TELE
POWER
POWER
Use the following diagram as a guide to connect the CamView to a PTZ camera.
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3 Using the CamView Cont.
Connect the video output of the camera to the Video Input of the CamView.
The Video Output of the CamView may be connected to the video input of an-
other video monitor (such as the monitor in the video closet or the monitor at the
guard station). The CamView usually operates in ‘Loopthrough” mode, passing
the Video Input signal to the Video Output connector.
Connect the PTZ control signal from the CamView to the PTZ connector
on the camera. For RS485 or RS422 connectors (a pair of wires) use the con-
nector on the top of the CamView with the provided alligator clip adapter.
Observe the proper polarity (D +/ A to D+ or A, D -/ B to D- or B).For RS232,
use the connector on the side of the CamView.
Caution: Do not connect the CamView PTZ connector to anything other than a
camera’s PTZ connections. To do otherwise may damage the CamView.
Pressing the button reveals the
main menu. By repeatedly pressing the
button, the user can select any of
the CamView’s test functions or modes,
such as: ‘PTZ controller’, ‘Video setting’,
‘Color bar generator’, ‘Cable tester’,
‘Data monitor’, or ‘Device setting’.
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3.2 Introduction to Menu & Functions
1. PTZ Controller (and Video Monitor)
This mode is typically used to display
video images and to control or set
parameters on a PTZ camera. A video
signal connected to the CamViews
Video Input will appear on the PTZ
controller screen. If no video signal is
applied, the screen will display “
No video input”. Basic PTZ camera
functions (left, right, up, down, etc.)
can be controlled by pressing the CamView’s buttons. To access PTZ communi-
cation parameters, speed adjustments, and presets, press the button.
When in the PTZ mode, the video input signal can be displayed in full-screen
mode by pressing and releasing the button. To reveal the PTZ header bar
and battery indicator, press and release the button again.
SET
POWER
MODE
MODE
POWER
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3.2 Introduction to Menu & Functions Cont.
3. Color bar generator
The CamView contains a built-in Color
bar generator. Seven standard PAL and
NTSC formats are selectable by using
the and buttons.
The LCD screen can be selected to
display the Color bar signal or a video
signal applied to the CamView’s Video
Input.
4. Cable tester
The CamView can test cables consisting
of 2 to 8 wires. The ends of the cable must
be terminated in RJ-45 plugs to match the
jacks on the CamView and the Remote
Terminator. Ethernet LAN cables are
commonly terminated in RJ-45 connectors.
The screen to the right shows the test
results of a cable with ‘cross’ wires and an open wire on pin 8. The Remote is
number 255 (This is the standard Remote provided with the CamView).
2. Video setting
This mode is used to adjust the Cam-
View’s LCD Brightness, Contrast, and
Color Saturation. If a video signal is ap-
plied to the Video Input connector,
the video image will appear on this
screen. The Format and Amplitude are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
If there is no video signal applied to the
Video In connector, ‘No video input’ will
be displayed.
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3.3 Video Monitor Mode/ PTZ Controller Parameter Setting
3.3 Video Monitor Mode (PTZ controller)
Press to select ‘PTZ controller’. The
screen displays ‘No video input’ when a
video signal is not applied to the CamView’s
Video Input connection. If a video signal is
applied, it will appear on the LCD screen.
5. Data Monitor
The CamView will display incoming PTZ
signals. This allows the user to verify that
the PTZ control wires have a PTZ signal
present. This is useful to determine if a
non-responsive PTZ camera is actually
receiving a PTZ control signal.
6. Device setting (User Settings)
Auto power o: Disable or set time for
auto power o.
Keypad tone: Turn ‘keybeep’ on or o.
Language: Select English, French,
Spanish, or Chinese.
Brightness: Set menu brightness
from 0 to 7.
Address search: Select ‘On’ or O’
MODE
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