Canon RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller User Manual

Canon RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller

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.

• Hot or cold places that are beyond the allowable operating temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°F)).
• Locations beyond or below the allowable operating humidity range of 20 %RH to 90 %RH. (Condensation is not allowed)
• Near equipment that emits strong magnetic fields, such as transformers or motors.
• Near equipment that emits radio waves, such as transceivers and mobile phones.
• Locations with excessive dust and sand.
• Locations prone to moisture such as window side. Locations that are subjected to radiation, X-rays, salt attack or corrosive gases.
• Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove
• 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.

Name of Parts

Front Panel

1. USER1 button
   For configuring the assigned features.

2. F1 knob
   For adjusting the assigned features.

3. F2 knob
   For adjusting the assigned features.

4. USER2 button
   For configuring the assigned features.

5. Zoom lever
   For performing the zoom operation of the remote camera.

6. ALARM lamp
   Red : Lights up when the alarm is activated.

7. POWER lamp
   Green : Lights up while the power is turned on.

8. Control lever
   For operating pan/tilt of the remote camera.

9. F3 knob
   For adjusting the assigned features.

10. F4 knob
    For adjusting the assigned features.

11. Operation panel
    Used as a touch panel.

Memo:

• 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

1. Power switch
   For turning the power on or off.

2. Wire Clamp
   For preventing the AC adapter cable from falling out.

3. DC 12V terminal
   For connecting the supplied AC adapter.

4. LAN terminal
   For connecting a LAN cable.

5. SERVICE terminal
   For use during servicing.

6. TALLY terminal
   Used for TALLY connection.

7. SETTING switch
   1 to 4 : For switching TALLY IN and OUT.
   5 to 8 : Used for servicing only.

8. SERIAL terminal
   For connecting a serial cable.

Memo:

• The specifications of the terminals are as follows.

Installing the Wire Clamp

Camera Operation Screen

1. 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”)

   • White Balance
   • Black Balance
   • Black R/B
   • Speed
   • Exposure/Focus

2. [F1] The function assigned to the F1 knob can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “Focus”.

3. [USER1] The function assigned to the USER1 button can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “One Shot AF”.

4. [F2] The function assigned to the F2 knob can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “Iris”.

5. [USER2] The function assigned to the USER2 button can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “Shooting Mode”.

6. [F3] The function assigned to the F3 lever can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “None”.

7. [F4] The function assigned to F4 knob can be configured.
   The default function assigned is “PT Speed/None”.

8. [SETTINGS] Tap the button to display the SETTINGS screen.

9. [CAM Group] The camera group can be altered using the left/right buttons.

10. [CAM Number] The camera number can be altered using the left/right buttons.

11. [ENTER] For use in the [STORE] mode and [DELETE] mode. Can be used to confirm and delete the preset number.

12. [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.

13. [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:

    • Up to 10 cameras can be configured to one camera group.
    • Up to 10 camera groups can be registered and a total of up to 100 cameras can be configured.

14. [CAMERA CONTROL] For controlling the currently selected camera.

15. [FUNC] For changing the settings of the currently selected camera.

16. [TRACE] For recording the camera operations of the currently selected camera to replicate the operations at a later time.

17. [PT ACTIVE] Tap the button to switch [PT ACTIVE] on and off. Switching to off disables the pan/tilt operation by the control lever.

18. [DELETE] Tap the button to enter [DELETE] mode.

19. [STORE] Tap the button to enter [STORE] mode.

20. [VIEW] Tap the button to enter [VIEW] mode.

21. [CAMERA/PRESET] For selecting a camera number or preset number.

Preparations

1. Set the power switch to “On”.

   • The power is turned on and the POWER lamp lights up.

   • 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.

   • The start screen disappears after about 10 seconds and the home screen is displayed.

2. Configure the settings of this unit.

   • Set the IP address of this unit as follows.
   • Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the operation panel.
     • If the home screen does not appear, select [HOME] to display the home screen.
   • Select [Network].
   • Select [CONTROLLER].
     • The IP address setting screen appears.
   • Enter the IP address and tap [ENTER].

3. Configure the camera settings.

   • Configure the camera to be operated as follows.
   • Select [SETTINGS] on the home screen of the operation panel.
     • If the home screen does not appear, select [HOME] to display the home screen.
   • Select [Network].
   • Select [CAMERA REGISTRATION].
   • Perform registration according to the camera to be connected.
     • IP camera: Select [AUTO] or [Manual]
     • Serial camera: Select [Serial Activate 1] or [Serial Activate 100] Memo:
     • For details on the settings, please refer to “Camera Network Settings”.
   • To add or change the camera to be operated, perform the above procedures again.

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:

• [Camera Number/Camera Group] under the [CAMERA/PRESET] tab can also be used to select a camera using the following steps.
• Tap [Group] to light up the button, followed by selecting a group number.
• 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.
   (Selecting a Camera)

2. Tilt the control lever toward the direction you want the camera to move (pan/ tilt operation).

   • Tilt the lever to the left and right to move horizontally (pan) and tilt it up and down to move vertically (tilt).

   • The speed of the pan/tilt operation can be adjusted using the F1/F2/F4 knobs.
     (Changing an Assigned Function)

   • 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).

   • 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).

   • The zoom speed changes according to the extent the zoom lever is being pushed.

   • Zoom operation can also be performed by assigning the F3 knob with the “ZOOM” function.
     (Changing an Assigned Function)

   • 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.
   (Changing an Assigned Function)

2. Turn the F1 knob.
   Turn counterclockwise: Focus on near objects.
   Turn clockwise: Focus on distant objects.

Memo:

• The F2, F3 or F4 knob can also be assigned with the focusing function.
  (Changing an Assigned Function)

One-Shot AF
Tapping the F4 knob performs focusing automatically. The focus mode switches to MF.
Memo:

• The F4 knob needs to be assigned with “Focus/One Shot AF”.

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 left / right buttons 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:

• 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.

  • F1/F2
    Focus, Iris, Gain, WB R: Gain, WB B: Gain, PT Speed, Focus Speed, Zoom Speed, Shutter Speed, Clear Scan,
    Slow(Second), AGC Limit, AE Shift, Color Temperature, R Gain, B Gain, Sharpness: Level, Sharpness: Limit, Noise Reduction, Knee: Slope, Knee: Point, Knee: Saturation, Master Pedestal, Master Black R, Master Black B, Black Gamma Level, Black Gamma Range, Black Gamma Point, Color Matrix: Gain, Color Matrix: Phase, Color Matrix: R-G, Color Matrix: G-R, Color Matrix: B-R, Color Matrix: R-B, Color Matrix: G-B, Color Matrix: B-G

  • F3
    Zoom, Iris, Focus, None

  • 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, Knee- Activate, Knee-Automatic

  • F4
    Focus/One Shot AF, PT Speed/None

Selecting a Preset

• 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.
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.

Registering a Preset

1. Select a camera to operate.
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.
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.

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.
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.
2. Tap the [FUNC] tab.
3. Adjust the Functions.
   If the function you want to select is not displayed, tap left / right buttons 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.
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:

• This function is only supported on IP cameras.
• Tapping the [Cancel] button while recording is in progress erases the trace record.

Playing Camera Operations (Tracing)

1. Select a camera to operate.
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:

• Tapping the [Cancel] button stops the tracing process.
• Selecting the number in the [DELETE] tab and tapping [ENTER] erases the recorded trace.

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.
   (Network Settings)

2. Camera setup
   Set up the connected camera.
   (Camera Settings Menu)

3. Remote control settings
   For configuring the functions to be assigned to the buttons and knobs of this unit.
   (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

• Video
  Allows you to switch the video outputs of the connected cameras on or off.
  (Switching the Camera Video Output On/Off)

• MENU Control
  Allows you to display and operate the settings menu of the selected camera.
  (Camera Settings Menu)

• Function
  Allows you to configure the settings for this unit.

  • Touch Screen Volume
    Allows you to configure the operation sound of the operation panel.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

• Network
  Allows you to configure settings related to the network.
  (Network Settings on This Controller)

• 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.

Menu Screen Flow

• 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.

STORE Screen
This screen is used for registering a camera preset or tracing.

DELETE Screen
This screen is used for deleting a camera preset or tracing.

BUTTON CUSTOMIZATION Screen
For assigning functions to the buttons and knobs of this unit.

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.

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.

   • Tapping the button changes the button color.
   • 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.

   • Multiple camera groups can be selected.
   • The digit of the number with non-existent camera within the camera group is displayed in white.

6. Tap the [ON] or [OFF] button.

   • Tapping the button changes the button color.
   • 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.

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.
   • The SETTINGS screen appears.
   • 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.
   • You can use the operation panel buttons to select a function and use the control lever and buttons to change the setting.
     Buttons| Functions
     ---|---
     Onscreen| Toggles the on-screen display between on and off
     MENU| Toggles the menu display between on and off when the on-screen display is on
     Custom Picture| Toggles the customized picture menu between on and off when the on-screen display is on
     Direct Setting Mode| For selecting a Camera Direct setting when the on-screen display is on
     Assign 1 to 4| Executes the function assigned to the Assign button
     ENTER| Confirms an operation
     Cancel| Cancels an operation
4. Tap the [HOME] button.
   • After changing the settings, tap the [HOME] button to return to the home screen.

Network Settings

Camera Network Settings

1. Display the home screen.
2. Tap the [SETTINGS] button.
3. Tap the [Network] button.
4. Tap the [CAMERA REGISTRATION] button.
5. Tap the button corresponding to the camera to be connected.

Network Settings on This Controller

1. Display the home screen.
2. Tap the [SETTINGS] button.
3. Tap the [Network] button.
4. Tap the [CONTROLLER] button.
5. Enter each item and tap the [ENTER] button.

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.

Configuration Method

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OUTPUT-5|
5| INPUT-5|
OUTPUT-4|
6| GND| –
7| OUTPUT-1| –
8| OUTPUT-2| –
9| OUTPUT-3| –

Memo:

• 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”.

• 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

Connection example for TALLY IN
Set up the contact input.

Troubleshooting

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

• Up to 100 cameras can be connected concurrently.

Specifications

For the latest information on the product (firmware, User Manual, etc.), please visit our website.

General

Terminal Section

Accessories

• Printed Materials
• AC Adapter
• Power Cord
• Wire Clamp
• Screw (M3)

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.

Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)

* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.

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