Canon RC-IP100 PTZ Remote Camera Controller User Manual Remote Camera Controller User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Canon
Table of Contents
RC-IP100 PTZ Remote Camera Controller
Remote Camera Controller User Manual
The Remote Camera Controller is a device that allows users to
control and operate cameras remotely. It is important to read
through the User Manual before using the product.
Getting Started
The following operations can be performed using the Remote
Camera Controller:
Selecting and Operating a Camera
To select and operate a camera, follow these steps:
-
Selecting a Camera: Press the “Select Camera” button and use
the arrow keys to choose the desired camera. -
Operating a Camera: Once a camera is selected, use the
corresponding buttons to control its functions. -
Changing an Assigned Function: Press the “Assign” button and
use the arrow keys to choose the desired function. Then, press the
button you want to assign it to. -
Selecting a Preset: Press the “Preset” button and use the arrow
keys to choose the desired preset. Then, press the “Set” button to
save the preset.
Adjusting the Camera Functions
To adjust camera functions, follow these steps:
-
Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons: Press the “Function
Group” button and use the arrow keys to choose the desired function
group. Then, use the corresponding buttons to adjust the
functions. -
Adjusting Using CAMERA CONTROL: Press the “CAMERA CONTROL”
button and use the arrow keys to adjust the functions. -
Adjusting Using FUNC: Press the “FUNC” button and use the arrow
keys to choose the desired function. Then, use the corresponding
buttons to adjust it.
Tracing
To record and play back camera operations, follow these
steps:
-
Recording Camera Operations (Tracing): Press the “Tracing”
button and then press the “Record” button to start recording. Press
the “Stop” button to stop recording. -
Playing Camera Operations (Tracing): Press the “Tracing” button
and use the arrow keys to select the recorded operation. Then,
press the “Play” button to play it back.
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted using the Remote Camera
Controller:
Setup Flow
To set up the device, follow these steps:
-
Basic Operations of Menu Screen: Use the arrow keys to select
the desired option on the menu screen. -
Menu Screen Flow: Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate
through the menu options. -
System Setup: Use the arrow keys to select “System Setup” and
adjust the settings as desired.
Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off
To switch the camera video output on or off, use the “Camera
Video Output” button.
Camera Network Settings
To adjust camera network settings, use the “Network Settings”
button.
Tally Setup
To set up tally control, use the “Tally Control Interface”
button.
Others
The User Manual also includes information on troubleshooting,
third-party software compatibility, connection diagrams, and
product specifications. It is important to read through the Safety
Precautions section of the User Manual and use the product
correctly.
Accessories
- Printed Materials
- AC Adapter
- Power Cord
- Wire Clamp
- Screw (M3)
Remote Camera Controller
User Manual
Make sure to read through this User Manual before using the product. Regarding the functions changed/added by the latest firmware, the actual operation and the contents on this document may differ. Please check the “Updated Information” in this document for new functions and specification changes.
ENGLISH
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Getting Started
Contents
Getting Started
Contents …………………………………………………………………….. 3 Supplied Accessories
…………………………………………………… 3 Main Features ……………………………………………………………… 4 Precautions
………………………………………………………………… 4 Name of Parts ……………………………………………………………… 5
Preparations ……………………………………………………………….. 7
Operation
Selecting and Operating a Camera …………………………………. 8 Selecting a Camera
…………………………………………………… 8 Operating a Camera ………………………………………………….. 8 Changing an
Assigned Function …………………………………. 9 Selecting a Preset …………………………………………………….. 9
Adjusting the Camera Functions …………………………………… 10 Adjusting Using Function
Group Buttons ……………………. 10 Adjusting Using CAMERA CONTROL ……………………….. 10
Adjusting Using FUNC …………………………………………….. 10
Tracing …………………………………………………………………….. 10 Recording Camera Operations (Tracing)
……………………. 10 Playing Camera Operations (Tracing) ………………………… 10
Settings
Setup Flow ………………………………………………………………… 11 Basic Operations of Menu Screen
………………………………… 11 Menu Screen Flow ……………………………………………………… 12 System Setup
……………………………………………………………. 15
Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off ………………… 15 Camera Settings Menu
……………………………………………….. 15 Network Settings ……………………………………………………….. 16
Camera Network Settings ………………………………………… 16 Network Settings on This
Controller …………………………… 16 Tally Setup ………………………………………………………………… 17 Tally
Control Interface ……………………………………………… 17
Others
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………. 18 Third-party Software
…………………………………………………… 18 Connection Diagram …………………………………………………… 18
Specifications ……………………………………………………………. 19
Make sure to read through the “Safety Precautions” items in User Manual
(Basic) and make use of the product correctly. After you have finished
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Content of this Manual
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Supplied Accessories
Printed Materials AC Adapter Power Cord Wire Clamp Screw (M3)
Accessories
Contents 3
Getting Started
Main Features
The following are the features when this unit is used in combination with a
remote camera.
Simple Operation with LCD Touch Panel
Equipped with full color LCD touch panel, which makes operation easy through
its versatile screen configuration.
Operate Camera Freely with Control Lever and Customized Buttons
Equipped with a control lever and customized buttons assignable with
functions, which enhances the operability of the camera. Also enables smooth
pan/tilt operation.
Controls up to 100 remote camera units
This unit can be used to control up to a maximum of 100 remote camera units.
One of the remote cameras can be connected or controlled via serial
communication (RS-422).
Precautions
Storage and Usage Locations
This unit is exclusively designed for in-door use.
Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places. It might result in
malfunctions or failure.
0 Hot or cold places that are beyond the allowable operating temperature range
(0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°F)).
0 Locations beyond or below the allowable operating humidity range of 20 %RH
to 90 %RH. (Condensation is not allowed)
0 Near equipment that emits strong magnetic fields, such as transformers or
motors.
0 Near equipment that emits radio waves, such as transceivers and mobile
phones.
0 Locations with excessive dust and sand. 0 Locations prone to moisture such
as window side. 0 Locations that are subjected to radiation, X-rays, salt
attack
or corrosive gases. 0 Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking
stove 0 Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces
Do not leave this unit in a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater
for long hours.
Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject
to sandy dust.
Handling Precautions
Do not rub against or press the surface of the touch panel with a knife or a
sharp object.
Do not apply excessive force to this unit; do not lift this unit while holding
the control lever.
Maintenance
Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
Wipe using a soft cloth. Wiping with thinner or benzene may melt or tarnish
its surface. For tough stains, wipe using a cloth that is dipped into a
neutral detergent diluted with water, followed by wiping with a dry cloth.
Cautions on Installing this Unit on a Desktop
Install this unit such that it does not fall from the desktop due to
vibrations.
Energy Saving
When this unit is not in use, set the Power switch to “OFF” to reduce power
consumption.
Trademark
Product names and company names indicated in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Disclaimer
Do not use any AC adapter other than the AC adapter that comes bundled with
this product.
The bundled AC adapter and power cord are to be used with this product only.
They cannot be used with other equipment.
Disposal
When disposing of this product, do so appropriately by following the
applicable laws, regulations and local laws.
4 Main Features
Getting Started
Name of Parts
Front Panel
F
A
G
B
C
H
D
I
E
J
K
.
A USER1 button
For configuring the assigned features.
B F1 knob
For adjusting the assigned features.
C F2 knob
For adjusting the assigned features.
D USER2 button
For configuring the assigned features.
E Zoom lever
For performing the zoom operation of the remote camera.
F ALARM lamp
Red : Lights up when the alarm is activated.
G POWER lamp
Green : Lights up while the power is turned on.
H Control lever
For operating pan/tilt of the remote camera.
I F3 knob
For adjusting the assigned features.
J F4 knob
For adjusting the assigned features.
K Operation panel
Used as a touch panel.
Memo : 0 For details on how to assign a function to a button or knob,
please refer to the following. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)
Rear Panel
A B C DE F G
H
I
J
.
A Power switch
For turning the power on or off.
B Wire Clamp
For preventing the AC adapter cable from falling out.
C DC 12V terminal
For connecting the supplied AC adapter.
D LAN terminal
For connecting a LAN cable.
E SERVICE terminal
For use during servicing.
F TALLY terminal
Used for TALLY connection.
G SETTING switch
1 to 4 : For switching TALLY IN and OUT. 5 to 8 : Used for servicing only.
H SERIAL terminal
For connecting a serial cable.
Memo : 0 The specifications of the terminals are as follows.
12345678
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
Signal TX+ TXRX+ NC
Pin No. 5 6 7 8
I Rating label J MAC address label
Installing the Wire Clamp
Signal NC RXGND GND
Wire Clamp (supplied)
Screw (M3) (supplied)
.
AC adapter (supplied)
Name of Parts 5
Getting Started
Camera Operation Screen
A
B C
D E
F G
H I
.
A Function Group Button
Assigns a combination of the preconfigured functions as a function group to a
button or knob. (A P10 “Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons”) 0 White
Balance 0 Black Balance 0 Black R/B 0 Speed 0 Exposure/Focus
B [F1] The function assigned to the F1 knob can be configured. The default
function assigned is “Focus”.
C [USER1] The function assigned to the USER1 button can be configured. The
default function assigned is “One Shot AF”.
D [F2] The function assigned to the F2 knob can be configured. The default
function assigned is “Iris”.
E [USER2] The function assigned to the USER2 button can be configured. The
default function assigned is “Shooting Mode”.
F [F3] The function assigned to the F3 lever can be configured. The default
function assigned is “None”.
G [F4] The function assigned to F4 knob can be configured. The default
function assigned is “PT Speed/None”.
H [SETTINGS] Tap the button to display the SETTINGS screen.
U T
S R
Q
P O
N
M
L
K
J
I [CAM Group] The camera group can be altered using the left/right buttons.
J [CAM Number] The camera number can be altered using the left/right buttons.
K [ENTER] For use in the [STORE] mode and [DELETE] mode. Can be used to
confirm and delete the preset number.
L [Preset No./Preset Group] button
A preset number or preset group can be selected. To change the preset group,
tap the [Group] button. While the button is lit, tap one of the Preset Group
buttons (1 to 10) to change the preset group. Tap the [Group] button again.
When the light of the button goes off, the preset number can be changed.
M [Camera No./Camera Group] button
A camera number or camera group can be selected. To change the camera group,
tap the [Group] button. While the button is lit, tap one of the Camera Group
buttons (1 to 10) to change the camera group. Tap the [Group] button again.
When the light of the button goes off, the camera number can be changed. Tally
light status PGM : Red PST : Green Cameras that are disconnected are indicated
by a icon. Memo : 0 Up to 10 cameras can be configured to one camera group. 0
Up to 10 camera groups can be registered and a total of up to 100 cameras can
be configured.
6 Name of Parts
Getting Started
N [CAMERA CONTROL] For controlling the currently selected camera.
O [FUNC] For changing the settings of the currently selected camera.
P [TRACE] For recording the camera operations of the currently selected camera
to replicate the operations at a later time.
Q [PT ACTIVE] Tap the button to switch [PT ACTIVE] on and off. Switching to
off disables the pan/tilt operation by the control lever.
R [DELETE] Tap the button to enter [DELETE] mode.
S [STORE] Tap the button to enter [STORE] mode.
T [VIEW] Tap the button to enter [VIEW] mode.
U [CAMERA/PRESET] For selecting a camera number or preset number.
Preparations
1 Set the power switch to “On”. 0 The power is turned on and the POWER lamp
lights up. 0 The start screen is displayed on the operation panel. The ALARM
lamp lights up at the same time. During which, this unit cannot be operated. 0
The start screen disappears after about 10 seconds and the home screen is
displayed.
2 Configure the settings of this unit. 0 Set the IP address of this unit as
follows.
A Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the operation panel. 0 If the home
screen does not appear, select [HOME] to display the home screen.
B Select [Network].
C Select [CONTROLLER]. 0 The IP address setting screen appears.
D Enter the IP address and tap [ENTER]. 3 Configure the camera settings.
0 Configure the camera to be operated as follows.
A Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the operation panel. 0 If the home
screen does not appear, select [HOME] to display the home screen.
B Select [Network].
C Select [CAMERA REGISTRATION].
D Perform registration according to the camera to be connected. 0 IP camera:
Select [AUTO] or [Manual] 0 Serial camera: Select [Serial Activate 1] or
[Serial Activate 100] Memo : 0 For details on the settings, please refer to
“Camera Network Settings” (A P 16).
0 To add or change the camera to be operated, perform the above procedures
again.
Name of Parts 7
Operation
Selecting and Operating a Camera
Selecting a Camera
Follow the steps below to specify a camera number and select a camera to
operate.
.
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the left/right buttons of [CAM Group] at the bottom of the operation
panel to select a camera group.
3 Tap the left/right buttons of [CAM Number] at the bottom of the operation
panel to select a camera number.
Memo : 0 [Camera Number/Camera Group] under the [CAMERA/
PRESET] tab can also be used to select a camera using the following steps. 0
Tap [Group] to light up the button, followed by selecting a
group number. 0 Tap the [Group] button again to turn off the button’s light,
followed by tapping a camera number.
Operating a Camera
Operating the PTZ (pan/ tilt/ zoom)
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tilt the control lever toward the direction you want the camera to move
(pan/ tilt operation). 0 Tilt the lever to the left and right to move
horizontally (pan) and tilt it up and down to move vertically (tilt). 0 The
speed of the pan/tilt operation can be adjusted using the F1/F2/F4 knobs. (A
P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”) 0 The movement speed changes depending on
the tilt angle of the lever.
3 Operate the zoom lever to adjust the size of the field of view (zoom
operation). 0 Press the T-end of the lever to magnify the subject (Telephoto)
and press the W-end to make the subject appear smaller (Wide-angle). 0 The
zoom speed changes according to the extent the zoom lever is being pushed. 0
Zoom operation can also be performed by assigning the F3 knob with the “ZOOM”
function. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”) 0 The zoom movement speed
changes depending on the angle of rotation of the lever.
Performing focus operation
1 Set the focus mode to “MF”. Assign the USER1 or USER2 button with “Focus Mode”, followed by tapping the button to switch to MF. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)
2 Turn the F1 knob.
Turn counterclockwise: Focus on near objects.
Turn clockwise
: Focus on distant objects.
Memo :
0 The F2, F3 or F4 knob can also be assigned with the focusing function. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)
One-Shot AF
Tapping the F4 knob performs focusing automatically. The focus mode switches
to MF.
Memo : 0 The F4 knob needs to be assigned with “Focus/One Shot
AF”.
8 Selecting and Operating a Camera
Operation
Changing an Assigned Function
.
Functions assigned to a knob or button can be changed. The following describes
the steps to assign the F1 knob with “Focus” and the USER1 button with “Focus
Mode”.
1 Select [F1] on the operation panel. 2 Select “Focus” from the function
selection area
on the right side of the screen. If the function you want to select is not
displayed, tap to jump to the next page. 3 Select [USER1] on the operation
panel. 4 Select “Focus Mode” from the function selection area on the right
side of the screen. If the function you want to select is not displayed, tap
to jump to the next page. You can switch between “AF” and “MF” focus using the
USER1 button. Setting focus to “MF” allows you to adjust the focus using the
F1 knob. 5 Tap the [ENTER] button. Tapping the [ENTER] button confirms the
selected setting and returns the display to home screen. Tapping the [HOME]
button cancels the selected setting and returns the display to home screen.
Memo : 0 The functions that can be assigned to each button or knob are as
follows. Some functions might not be configurable depending on the camera to
be connected, and the menus cannot be operated in this case. o F1/F2 Focus,
Iris, Gain, WB RGain, WB BGain, PT Speed, Focus Speed, Zoom Speed, Shutter
Speed, Clear Scan, Slow(Second), AGC Limit, AE Shift, Color Temperature, R
Gain, B Gain, SharpnessLevel, SharpnessLimit, Noise Reduction, KneeSlope,
KneePoint, KneeSaturation, Master Pedestal, Master Black R, Master Black B,
Black Gamma Level, Black Gamma Range, Black Gamma Point, Color MatrixGain,
Color MatrixPhase, Color MatrixR-G, Color MatrixG-R, Color MatrixB-R, Color
MatrixR-B, Color MatrixG-B, Color MatrixB-G o F3 Zoom, Iris, Focus, None o
USER1/USER2 Shooting Mode, Iris, Shutter Mode, Gain, ND Filter, Metering Mode,
None, One Shot AF, Focus Mode, White Balance Mode, WB Calibration, Rec, Preset
Color Settings, Gamma, Color Space, Color Matrix, HLG Color, Noise Reduction,
KneeActivate, Knee-Automatic o F4 Focus/One Shot AF, PT Speed/None
Selecting a Preset
o What is preset? This system allows multiple shooting positions and settings
to be registered for one camera. Such a registered shooting position or
setting is referred to as a “preset”. Up to 100 presets can be registered for
a remote camera. This product manages the presets by dividing them into 10
groups. For example, the first preset of the camera corresponds to the first
preset of Group 1 on this product, while the 11th preset corresponds to the
first preset of Group 2.
Selecting a Preset
Follow the steps below to specify a preset number for retrieving the
corresponding camera shooting position or setting.
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [VIEW] button on the operation panel. 3 Select the [CAMERA/PRESET]
tab. 4 Tap [Group] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light
up the button, followed by selecting a group number. 5 Tap the [Group] button
again to turn off the button’s light, followed by tapping a preset number. The
registered shooting position or setting is being retrieved. Memo : 0 The
number of the button is displayed in white if a preset number is registered to
it.
Registering a Preset
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [STORE] button on the operation panel. 3 Select the [CAMERA/PRESET]
tab. 4 Tap [Group] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light
up the button, followed by selecting a group number. 5 Tap the [Group] button
again to turn off the button’s light, followed by tapping a preset number. 6
Tap the [ENTER] button. The current shooting position or setting is registered
to the preset number of the selected preset group.
Deleting a Registered Preset
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [DELETE] button on the operation panel. 3 Select the [CAMERA/PRESET]
tab. 4 Tap [Group] of [Preset No./Preset Group] to light
up the button, followed by selecting a group number. 5 Tap the [Group] button
again to turn off the button’s light, followed by tapping a preset number. 6
Tap the [ENTER] button. The registration information of the selected preset
number of the preset group is deleted.
Selecting and Operating a Camera
9
Operation
Adjusting the Camera Functions
Adjusting Using Function Group Buttons
1 Tap the Function Group button. Functions with a preconfigured combination are assigned to the buttons and knobs. For example, by tapping the [White Balance] button, the [USER1] button can be used to toggle the white balance setting between “AWB”/”Daylight”/”Tungsten”/”Kelv”/ “Manual”/”SetA”/”SetB”. Tapping the selected Function Group button again clears the function group selection.
Function Group Button
Default Setting
White Balance
F1: WB R:Gain, F2: WB B:Gain, F3: None, F4: PT Speed/None, USER1: White Balance Mode, USER2: WB Calibration
Black Balance
F1: Master Pedestal, F2: Black Gamma Level, F3: None, User1: None, User2: None, F4: PT Speed/None
Black R/B
F1: Master Black R, F2: Master Black B, F3: None, User1: None, User2: None, F4: PT Speed/None
Speed
F1: Focus Speed, F2: Zoom Speed, F3: None, User1: None, User2: None, F4: PT Speed/None
Exposure/Focus
F1: Focus, F2: Iris, F3: None, User1: One Shot AF, User2: Shooting Mode, F4: PT Speed/ None
2 To change the function, tap the corresponding button on the operation panel to select a function, followed by tapping the [ENTER] button.
Adjusting Using CAMERA CONTROL
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [CAMERA CONTROL] tab. 3 Adjust the Functions.
The adjustable items are as follows. Note that some items might not be
adjustable depending on the camera that is connected. [White Balance], [Gain],
[Shutter], [Iris] (AUTO ON/OFF), [Focus] (AUTO ON/OFF), [ND], [Sharpness]
Adjusting Using FUNC
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [FUNC] tab. 3 Adjust the Functions.
If the function you want to select is not displayed, tap to jump to the next
page. The adjustable items are as follows. Some menus items may not be
adjustable depending on the camera that is connected. Digital Zoom, D.Tele-
Converter, Soft Zoom Control, PT Acceleration, Image Stabilizer, Focus limit,
AF Mode, Face Detection AF, AF Speed, AF Response, AWB Response, AE Response,
ND Filter Mode, Auto Slow Shutter, Flicker Reduction, IR Cut Filter, Wiper,
Washer, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4
Tracing
Recording Camera Operations (Tracing)
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [STORE] button on the operation panel. 3 Tap the [TRACE] tab and
select a number. 4 Tap the [Start Rec] button and operate the
camera. 5 Tap the [Stop Rec] button to register the
operations. Memo : 0 This function is only supported on IP cameras. 0 Tapping
the [Cancel] button while recording is in progress
erases the trace record.
Playing Camera Operations (Tracing)
1 Select a camera to operate. (A P8 “Selecting a Camera”)
2 Tap the [VIEW] button on the operation panel. 3 Tap the [TRACE] tab and
select a number. 4 Tap the [Prepare Trace] button to shift to the
position to start tracing. 5 Tap the [Execute Trace] button to execute
tracing. Memo : 0 Tapping the [Cancel] button stops the tracing process. 0
Selecting the number in the [DELETE] tab and tapping
[ENTER] erases the recorded trace.
10 Adjusting the Camera Functions
Settings
Setup Flow
When setting up the system for the first time, or when new cameras are added,
set up in the manner as follows. Be sure to perform an operation check after
the setup.
1 IP address settings Configure the IP address of the connected device
according to the system configuration. (A P16 “Network Settings”)
2 Camera setup Set up the connected camera. (A P15 “Camera Settings Menu”)
3 Remote control settings For configuring the functions to be assigned to the
buttons and knobs of this unit. (A P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)
Basic Operations of Menu Screen
1 Tap the [SETTINGS] button on the home screen. The settings menu appears.
2 Select the item to be configured.
Settings Menu
o Video Allows you to switch the video outputs of the connected cameras on or
off. (A P15 “Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off”)
o MENU Control Allows you to display and operate the settings menu of the
selected camera. (A P15 “Camera Settings Menu”)
o Function Allows you to configure the settings for this unit. 0 Touch Screen
Volume Allows you to configure the operation sound of the operation panel. 0
Brightness Allows you to configure the brightness of the operation panel. 0
Power Save Allows you to configure the duration of time before this unit
enters into power save mode. Tapping the operation panel while in the Power
Save mode exits the mode. Power save mode is disabled while the settings menu
screen is displayed. 0 Default Setting Allows you to restore the default
settings of this unit. Tapping the button changes the button color. Tap the
[ENTER] button in this condition and then turn off the power to restore the
default settings. 0 Default Setting User Initializes the function that is
assigned to a button. Tapping the button changes the button color. Tapping the
[ENTER] button in this state executes initialization and displays “Completed”.
Tap the [Close] button to complete the configuration. 0 Setting Data<->USB
Allows you to write the settings of this unit to a USB drive and vice versa.
Connect the USB drive to the SERVICE terminal on the rear panel of this unit.
Memo : 0 Format the USB drive with FAT32/16 in advance. This unit
does not support formatting.
o Network Allows you to configure settings related to the network. (A P16
“Network Settings on This Controller”)
o Touch Screen Allows you to calibrate the operation panel. Tapping the [Touch
Screen] button displays the adjustment screen. Operate according to the on-
screen instructions.
Setup Flow 11
Settings
Menu Screen Flow
o The menu screens consist of normal menu screen and settings menu screen. The flow of the each screen is as shown in the figures below.
Normal Menu Screen
VIEW Screen
This screen is used for selecting a camera, selecting a camera preset,
operating a camera and performing tracing.
Home Screen
.
VIEW Screen
CAMERA/PRESET Screen
CAMERA CONTROL Screen
TRACE Screen
FUNC Screen
STORE Screen
This screen is used for registering a camera preset or tracing.
Home Screen
.
STORE Screen
CAMERA/PRESET Screen
TRACE Screen
12 Menu Screen Flow
Settings
DELETE Screen
This screen is used for deleting a camera preset or tracing.
Home Screen
.
DELETE Screen
CAMERA/PRESET Screen TRACE Screen
BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION Screen
For assigning functions to the buttons and knobs of this unit.
Home Screen
.
BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION Screen (*)
Home Screen
- You can adjust the function that is highlighted without tapping [ENTER] while the screen is displayed.
Menu Screen Flow 13
Settings
Settings Menu Screen
SETTINGS Screen
For configuring the settings of this unit. Tap the [Back] button at the top
right corner of the screen to return to the previous screen. Tap the [HOME]
button at the bottom left corner of the screen to return to the home screen.
(A P11 “Settings Menu”)
Home Screen
.
Video Screen
ALL CAMERAS Screen
SETTINGS Screen
MENU Control Screen Function Screen
CAMERA Group Screen Single Screen
Network Screen
CAMERA REGISTRATION Screen
Touch Screen Screen
CONTROLLER Screen
14 Menu Screen Flow
Settings
System Setup
Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off
Toggles the video output of the camera between on and off. For some cameras,
it is used to switch the camera between the power-on and standby states.
Setting the video outputs of all cameras on/off
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the [SETTINGS] button. The SETTINGS screen appears.
3 Tap the [Video] button. 4 Tap the [ALL CAMERAS] button. 5 Tap the [ON] or
[OFF] button.
0 Tapping the button changes the button color. 0 Tap the [ON] button to set
the video output of the camera
to on. Tap the [OFF] button to set the video output of the camera to off. 6
Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the setting.
Setting the video outputs of camera groups on/ off
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the [SETTINGS] button. The SETTINGS screen appears.
3 Tap the [Video] button. 4 Tap the [CAMERA Group] button. 5 Tap the number
button corresponding to the
number of the camera group to be configured. 0 Multiple camera groups can be
selected. 0 The digit of the number with non-existent camera within
the camera group is displayed in white. 6 Tap the [ON] or [OFF] button.
0 Tapping the button changes the button color. 0 Tap the [ON] button to set
the video output of the camera
to on. Tap the [OFF] button to set the video output of the camera to off. 7
Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the setting.
Setting the video output of individual camera on/off
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the [SETTINGS] button. The SETTINGS screen appears.
3 Tap the [Video] button. 4 Tap the [Single] button. 5 Tap the number button
corresponding to the
number of the camera group to be configured. The digit of the number with non-
existent camera within the camera group is displayed in white.
6 Tap the number button corresponding to the number of the camera to be
configured. 0 Multiple cameras within the same group can be selected. 0
Numbers that do not correspond to any of the existing cameras are indicated in
white.
7 Tap the [ON] or [OFF] button. 0 Tapping the button changes the button color.
0 Tap the [ON] button to set the video output of the camera to on. Tap the
[OFF] button to set the video output of the camera to off.
8 Tap the [ENTER] button to confirm the setting.
Memo : 0 [ALL CAMERAS] can be configured to “ON”/”OFF” only for
cameras within the same network. 0 To control the Video output of a camera
that is not within the
same network, use CAMERA Group or Single. 0 When the video output of a camera
is turned off, you will not
be able to control the camera.
Camera Settings Menu
Making changes to the settings menu of the camera
1 Tap the [SETTINGS] button on the home screen of the operation panel. 0 The
SETTINGS screen appears. 0 If the home screen does not appear, select [HOME]
to display the home screen.
2 Tap the [MENU Control] button on the SETTINGS screen.
3 Make changes to the settings menu of the camera. 0 You can use the operation
panel buttons to select a function and use the control lever and buttons to
change the setting.
Buttons Onscreen
MENU
Custom Picture
Direct Setting Mode Assign 1 to 4
ENTER Cancel
Functions
Toggles the on-screen display between on and off
Toggles the menu display between on and off when the on-screen display is on
Toggles the customized picture menu between on and off when the on-screen
display is on
For selecting a Camera Direct setting when the on-screen display is on
Executes the function assigned to the Assign button
Confirms an operation
Cancels an operation
4 Tap the [HOME] button. 0 After changing the settings, tap the [HOME] button
to return to the home screen.
Memo :
0 Some cameras might not allow operation of the menu. 0 For details on making
changes to the settings menu of the
camera, please refer to the User Manual of the camera. 0 When removing the
camera from the network, delete the
camera registration as well.
System Setup 15
Settings
Network Settings
Camera Network Settings
.
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the [SETTINGS] button. The SETTINGS screen appears.
3 Tap the [Network] button. 4 Tap the [CAMERA REGISTRATION] button. 5 Tap the
button corresponding to the camera to be
connected. o IP Camera [AUTO] Tapping the [AUTO] button displays a message.
Tapping the [ENTER] button automatically registers up to 10 cameras that can
be operated without user authentication and displays the “Completed” message.
Tap the [Close] button to complete the configuration. o IP Camera [Manual]
Tapping the [Manual] button displays the manual settings screen for IP
address. 0 Tap the left/right buttons to select a registered [CAM
Group] and [CAM No.]. 0 Enter the IP address using the numeric keypad. 0
Configure [Port No.], [User] and [Password]. 0 Tap the [ENTER] button to
confirm the entered values. 0 Configure all the cameras to be registered using
the same
procedures. Memo : 0 This is a function to register the IP address of the
camera to
this unit. The IP address of the camera unit cannot be changed even when
performing manual registration by selecting [Manual]. 0 Use the same [Port
No.], [User] and [Password] as configured on the connected camera. 0
Configuring the IP address to “0.0.0.0” deletes the registration of that
camera. 0 Numbers corresponding to a serial camera cannot be registered.
o [Serial Activate 1] and [Serial Activate 100] Serial Cameras
0 Serial cameras can be registered to <1-1> or <10-10>. (<Camera Group
No.-Camera No.>)
0 Tap [Serial Activate 1] to register to <1-1> and tap [Serial Activate 100]
to register to <10-10>.
0 “Completed” appears when connection is established. Upon tapping the [Close]
button, configuration is complete and the button color changes.
Memo : 0 Serial cameras cannot be registered to buttons
corresponding to a number that is registered with an IP camera. o [Serial
Deactivate] Serial Camera Deactivation To deactivate the use of a serial
camera, select [Serial Deactivate].
Network Settings on This Controller
.
1 Display the home screen. If the home screen does not appear, tap the [HOME]
button on the screen.
2 Tap the [SETTINGS] button. The SETTINGS screen appears.
3 Tap the [Network] button. 4 Tap the [CONTROLLER] button.
The network settings screen of this unit appears. 5 Enter each item and tap
the [ENTER] button. Memo : 0 The default IP address of this unit is
192.168.100.0.
16 Network Settings
Settings
Tally Setup
Tally Control Interface
Configure the pin 4 and pin 5 functions of the tally terminal using the
SETTING switch on the rear panel. Other than pin 4 and pin 5, the remaining
pin functions cannot be changed.
1
5
6
9
12345678
ON
.
Memo : 0 If a camera has been selected to receive tally signals, the
button corresponding to the camera appears like .
Configuration method
Tally terminal pin number
Function
1
INPUT-1
2
INPUT-2
3
INPUT-3
4
INPUT-4
SETTING switch
–
12345678
OUTPUT-5
ON
.
12345678
ON
.
5
INPUT-5
12345678
OUTPUT-4
ON
.
12345678
ON
.
6
GND
–
7
OUTPUT-1
–
8
OUTPUT-2
–
9
OUTPUT-3
–
Memo :
0 The tally input or tally output supports camera number 1 to 5 of camera
group 1. To use the tally input or tally output, assign the cameras to these
numbers. For details on the tally input and tally output, refer to the
“Function” column of “Configuration method”.
0 Inserting and removing of the tally terminal should be performed while the
power is turned off.
Connection example for TALLY OUT
Please ensure the following conditions are met. Voltage : Maximum DC 24 V
Current : Maximum 50 mA
RC-IP100
(Maximum voltage 24 V)
TALLY OUT
(Maximum current
50 mA)
LED
GND
.
Connection example for TALLY IN
Set up the contact input. RC-IP100 +5 V
TALLY IN
S G
D
GND
.
Tally Setup 17
Others
Troubleshooting
Problem
Symptom
Power does No response even not turn on. after tapping the
operation panel on the unit.
Action
Turn off the power switch at the back of the unit and power on again. If it
still does not start up, stop using the unit, disconnect the power cord from
the power outlet and consult a dealer or our service center.
Third-party Software
This product includes third-party software modules. For the licensing terms of
the respective modules, please refer to [HOME]>[SETTINGS]>[Open Source
License].
Connection Diagram
Serial camera IP camera
IP camera
HUB
LAN cable RS-422 cable RC-IP100
.
- Up to 100 cameras can be connected concurrently.
18 Troubleshooting
Others
Specifications
For the latest information on the product (firmware, User Manual, etc.), please visit our website.
General
Item
Description
Power
DC 12 V
Current consumption 0.6 A
Mass
Approx. 2.1 kg
Surrounding temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)
Allowable operating 20 %RH to 90 %RH (No condensation) humidity
Terminal Section
Item TALLY terminal LAN terminal DC 12V terminal SERIAL terminal
Description D-sub 9-pin 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX DC jack (for the supplied AC adapter) RS-422
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)
350
Accessories
Printed Materials AC Adapter Power Cord Wire Clamp Screw (M3)
Accessories
Compatible Cameras
Please refer to “About Cameras Compatible to the Remote Camera Controller RC-
IP100″on the website. Please note that some features might not be usable
depending on the camera in use.
182
60 110
.
- The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
Specifications 19
Updated Information
The previous pages covers information in Version 1.00. For new
features/changes in Version 1.01 and later, read the following.
Version Check and Update
To check the version, select [SETTINGS] > [Function] and check the version
information displayed in the upper right corner of the [Function] screen. If
necessary, download the latest firmware from the website and update the
firmware of this controller. Refer to the documentation that came with the
firmware to update.
Version 1.01
New features and specification changes are listed below. Method for Calling a
Preset Setting the PT Operation Direction Adding Functions that can be
Assigned to the Buttons and
Knobs Changes in the Factory Default Settings
Method for Calling a Preset
When calling a preset, it is now possible to specify the speed level by time
or by speed. Calling a Preset
Press the USER1 button to select whether to specify the speed level by time or
by speed in [Speed Mode], turn the F1 knob to adjust the value, and then call
the preset. ( P9 “Selecting a Preset”) Depending on the relationship between
the pan/tilt/zoom position before the call and the registered pan/tilt/zoom
position, and the [Time (sec.)] setting, it may not operate within the set
time. Stopping a Preset Call Pressing the USER2 button during preset operation
stops the operation.
Setting the PT Operation Direction
It is now possible to change the direction in which the camera moves when
using the pan or tilt with the control lever.
Function
Pan Direction/Tilt Direction When operating the camera with the control lever,
the user can set the direction in which the camera operates when the lever is
tilted. When [Pan Direction] is set to [Normal], the camera moves clockwise by
tilting the lever to the right. Also, when [Tilt Direction] is set to
[Normal], tilting the lever toward the user will tilt the camera forward.
Adding Functions that can be Assigned to the Buttons and Knobs
Adding Functions
It is now possible to assign the functions relating to the preset to each
button and knob. F1/F2/F4 Time (sec.)/Speed USER1/USER2 Speed Mode, Stop
Changes in the Factory Default Settings
The values of the factory default settings were changed as follows: ( P6
“Camera Operation Screen”)
[F1] [F2] [USER1] [USER2]
Before Focus Iris One Shot AF Shooting Mode
After Time (sec.) / Speed Zoom Speed Speed Mode Stop
Version 1.10
New features and specification changes are listed below. Added Adjustable
Functions and Changed Item Name in
[FUNC]
Added
Before –
Changed [IR Cut Filter] item name
After
[Enhanced ND Filter] [Color Bars] [Infrared]
Version 1.20
The new functions and specification changes are as follows. ISO support
[F1,F2,USER1,USER2,CAMERA CONTROL] Supports ISO/Gain limit at auto [F1,F2]
Supports CC settings for WB [F1,F2] Adding Custom Picture file select [F1,F2]
Spatial Filter and Frame Correlation support for NR [F1,F2] Adding functions
that can be set in [FUNC] Gain Boost, Face Detection AE, Eye Detection, AWB
Lock, Shockless WB Adding Shutter [F1,F2] MENU Control button added to the
assigned function [USER1,USER2] Activate can be selected without connecting a
serial camera BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION screen procedure changes
ISO support [F1,F2,USER1,USER2,CAMERA CONTROL] [Gain] is changed to [ISO/Gain]
and ISO can now be adjusted. Displays the ISO setting status when ISO is used
and the Gain setting status when Gain is used, according to the camera
settings.
Supports ISO/Gain limit at auto [F1,F2] AGC Limit can now be controlled when
using ISO.
Supports CC settings for WB [F1,F2] Color Compensation [WB CC] for white
balance can now be adjusted.
Adding Custom Picture file select [F1,F2] Custom picture files can now be
selected.
Spatial Filter and Frame Correlation support for NR [F1,F2] Spatial Filter and
Frame Correlation for noise reduction can now be set.
Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC] The following five functions have
been added to [FUNC]. Gain Boost Face Detection AE Eye Detection AWB Lock
Shockless WB ( P10 “Adjusting Using FUNC”)
Adding Shutter [F1,F2] A new function [Shutter] has been added that allows
Shutter settings to be made independently of Shutter Mode.
MENU Control button added to the assigned function [USER1,USER2] When MENU
Control is assigned to the USER1 and USER2 buttons, the SETTING screen is
omitted and the display shifts to the MENU Control screen. Also, when “Back”
is pressed, it returns to the HOME screen. ( P15 “Making changes to the
settings menu of the camera”)
Activate can be selected without connecting a serial camera
Serial Activate1 or Serial Activate100 can now be selected without connecting
a serial camera. ( P7 “Configure the camera settings.”)
BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION screen procedure changes
After pressing the customized buttons (F1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2), the screen
for selecting whether or not to assign a function (“Change Settings?” screen)
is now displayed. ( P9 “Changing an Assigned Function”)
Procedure before change Procedure after change
HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/ USER1/USER2 BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION ENTER or HOME Please waitHOME
HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2 Change Settings? CancelHOME
or,
HOMEF1/F2/F3/F4/USER1/ USER2 Change Settings? OK BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION
[Amendment] The table in “3 Make changes to the settings menu of the camera.” on page 15 is amended as follows.
Buttons
Features
Onscreen
Toggles the on-screen display between on and off
MENU
Toggles the menu display between on and off
Custom Picture
Toggles the customized picture menu between on and off
Direct Setting Mode Selects a Camera Direct setting
Assign 1 to 4
Executes the function assigned to the Assign button
ENTER
Confirms an operation
Cancel
Cancels an operation
Version 1.30
The new functions and specification changes are as follows. Adding functions
that can be set in [FUNC] [Save] Added [Preset Save Item] to assignment
functions
[USER1,USER2] [Preset Level] added to [View Option] [USER1,USER2] PT speed
control function linked to the zoom can be
switched On/Off
Adding functions that can be set in [FUNC] The following function has been
added to [FUNC]. [Save] This is enabled only in [STORE] mode. Executing [Save]
allows you to save the camera setting values to the camera. ( P10 “Adjusting
Using FUNC”)
Added [Preset Save Item] to assignment functions [USER1,USER2] When [Preset
Save Item] is assigned to [USER1] and [USER2], you can choose to save presets
from the three options of [All], [PTZF], and [CAM Settings].
[Preset Level] added to [View Option] [USER1,USER2] [Preset Level] (movement
speed when a preset is registered) added to [Time] (movement time) and [Speed]
(movement speed) of [View Option] for [USER1] and [USER2].
PT speed control function linked to the zoom can be switched On/Off
Registering a camera to connect PT mode (On/Off) has been added to the
[SETTING] > [Network] > [CAMERAS] > [MANUAL] screen (P16). [On]: The pan/tilt
speed is fastest at the Tele end and slowest
at the Wide end. [Off]: The pan/tilt speed is constant, regardless of the zoom
position.
The functions available on this device may differ depending on the camera and connection method.
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