OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE CONTROLLER A B WIPER DEF ZOOM TELE C FUNCTION D E AUX AUTO FOCUS FAR ALARM RESET HOLD F G AF GROUP SELECT SEQUENCE H FREEZE LENS SPEED LOW HIGH POSITION CONTROL UP LEFT WIDE C-RM500 RIGHT CH MENU FULL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 SET NEAR DOWN REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM500 Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................... 4 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 5 3. FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 5 4. NOMENClATURE AND FUNCTIONS Top .......................................................................................................................
6. SETTINGS 6.1. Setting Items and Their Descriptions ................................................................... 21 6.2. Operating Keys and Display Screen .................................................................... 22 6.3. Basic Setting Operations ..................................................................................... 23 6.4. Setting the Functions 6.4.1. Operation mode ......................................................................................... 24 6.4.2.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use. • Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included. • We also recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference. WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The TOA C-RM500 Remote Controller is used to remotely control TOA's Combination cameras over communication lines (RS-485). It can remotely control video image switching and cameras in combination with TOA's Multi-Switcher or Smart Switcher. 3.
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. 4-segment split-screen key *1, *2 Displays camera images in the 4-segment splitscreen format. Subsequent depressions of this key can cycle through 4 separate groups of 4segment split-screen displays. 8. Sequential 4-segment split-screen key *1 Sequentially cycles through all connected camera outputs of up to 4 groups of cameras at a preset time interval. Program sequencing and viewing intervals are set at the Smart Switcher when connected. 9.
27. Position key Orients the Combination camera toward the set direction. The Position key can only be used when the Control indicator is on. Pressing the Position key without designating the position number orients the camera toward the direction programmed under Position No. 1 (Home position). 28. Control key *2 / Indicator Used to designate the camera to be manually controlled during a multi-screen display. This key cannot be used during a full-screen or sequential display.
5. OPERATION 5.1. Operating the Camera The following camera operations can be performed when the Control indicator is on. [Operating keys] Position key Auto-focus key Auto key Auxiliary key Defroster key Wiper key Control key Full-screen key WIPER ZOOM TELE DEF AUX AUTO FOCUS FAR AF FREEZE POSITION LENS SPEED LOW HIGH FULL UP LEFT WIDE CONTROL RIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 SET NEAR DOWN REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM500 Zoom key Focus key Lens speed key Joystick Numeric keypad 5.
5.1.2. Rotating the camera with the joystick Any connected Combination camera can be rotated in the desired direction using a joystick. With the camera selected, tilt the joystick in the direction in which the camera is to be rotated. The camera will rotate in the direction the joystick was tilted. (Example) When panning the camera to the right. UP LCD screen MANUA L LEFT RIGHT DOWN Joystick 5.1.3.
5.1.6. Activating the automatic functions When a Combination camera is connected to the system, its automatic functions can be enabled using the Auto key. Step 1. Press the Auto key while the camera is selected. The camera's automatic functions (Auto-Pan*1, Auto Trace*2, or Preset Sequence*3) will begin to operate. AUTO AUTO Lights LCD screen AUTO Set the automatic functions to be enabled on the Camera Menu. (Refer to p. 40.) *1 The camera's automatic panning function.
5.1.9. Changing the lens speed The speed of lens movement when the Zoom or Focus key is pressed can be adjusted in 4 steps of operation: 1) Very slow, 2) Slow, 3) Moderately fast, 4) Fast. Step 1. Press the Lens Speed key. The speed indicator number increases by one each time the Speed key is depressed to indicate that the lens speed has been increased by one level. (Lens operating speed returns to "Very slow" when the Speed key is pressed while in Fast mode.) Step 2. Repeat Step 1.
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5.2.2. Viewing the freeze screen (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) (Example) Step 1. Enter the camera number to freeze using the numeric keypad. Step 2. Press the Freeze Screen key. The "F" indication will flash on the corresponding camera image screen. 1 3 FREEZE FREEZE Flashes 1 3 FREEZE Step 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to freeze other camera images.
5.2.3. Using the Function keys By simply pressing a Function key (A – H), the camera image (camera number and position number) programmed into the key can be displayed on the monitor. (Refer to p. 37 "Function key programming.") Press a Function key (A – H). The corresponding camera image (camera number and position number) is displayed on the full screen of the monitor.
5.2.5. Viewing full-screen displays Step 1. Enter the camera number to be displayed on the full screen using the numeric keypad. (Example) 1 3 FULL CONTROL Step 2. Press the Full Screen key. The designated camera image will be displayed on the full screen. Simultaneously, the Control indicator lights, permitting camera operations with the joystick. Lights LCD screen 13 CHANNEL 13 Camera number displayed in full-screen format 5.2.6.
[10-segment split-screen viewing] LCD screen Step 1. Press the 10-Segment Split-Screen key. The images of camera numbers 1 – 8 (Group 1) and 2 more images (set with the Switcher) will be displayed on the monitor. 1 0 – S E GME N T Monitor screen (Group 1) Camera number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Camera name XX YY Note: Camera images can be freely selected for Screens XX and YY using the switcher. Step 2. Press the 10-Segment Split-Screen key again, or the Group Selector key.
[4-segment split-screen viewing] LCD screen Step 1. Press the 4-Segment Split-Screen key. The images of camera numbers 1 – 4 (Group 1) will be displayed on the monitor. 4 – S E GME N T Monitor screen (Group 1) 01 02 03 04 Camera number Step 2. Press the 4-Segment Split-Screen key again, or the Group Selector key. The images of camera numbers 5 – 8 (Group 2) will be displayed on the monitor. GROUP SELECT or GROUP SELECT Step 3.
5.2.7. Viewing sequential displays The outputs of all cameras connected to the switcher can be displayed on the monitor in sequential order at viewing intervals preset at the switcher. For details, refer to the instruction manual included with the switcher. [Sequential full-screen viewing] SEQUENCE Press the Sequence key. The images for Cameras 1 – 16 are displayed in sequential order.
5.3. Alarm Hold and Reset The Alarm can be held or reset when "1. KEY" has been selected in the "Alarm Hold" setting, and is not activated when "2. ALWAYS" has been selected. (Refer to p. 36 "Alarm hold.") 5.3.1. Holding the alarm Press the Alarm Hold key. The Alarm Hold indicator light will flash.
6. SETTINGS 6.1. Setting Items and Their Descriptions Operation mode* (Refer to p. 24) Designates the unit as a master or slave. Switcher* (Refer to p. 25) Determines the type of switcher to be connected to the unit. Contact point (Refer to p. 26) Sets the Alarm Contact Output Terminal's operation. (Only valid when "MASTER" has been selected in the "Option mode" setting.) Automatic reset (Refer to p.
6.2. Operating Keys and Display Screen [Keys to be used in setting operations] Alarm Reset key LCD screen Used for password setting. Displays the setting items and their contents. A B C FUNCTION D E ALARM RESET HOLD F G GROUP SELECT SEQUENCE H CH MENU Menu key WIPER DEF ZOOM TELE AUX AUTO FOCUS FAR AF FREEZE LENS SPEED LOW HIGH POSITION FULL UP LEFT WIDE CONTROL RIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 SET Pressing this key calls up the menu display on the LCD screen.
6.3. Basic Setting Operations This section shows basic operating procedures for each setting item. Note, however, that the password setting differs from those explained here. Refer to p. 40 for the password setting procedure. MENU Step 1. Press the Menu key with a pointed object. P A S S WO R D [When the password has been set] The password entry screen is displayed. 1-1. Enter the password (4 digits) using the numeric keypad. (Example) 1 2 3 P A S S WO R D 1234 4 1-2. Press the SET key.
6.4. Setting the Functions Perform the following settings referring to the Basic Setting Operations on p. 23. 6.4.1. Operation mode Sets the unit's operation mode. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "OPERATION MODE," and confirm it by pressing the SET key. The setting contents will be displayed on Line 2. O P E R A T I ON MOD E 1 . MA S T E R Step 3.
6.4.2. Switchers Sets the type of switcher to be connected to the unit. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "SWITCHER" and confirm it with the SET key. The setting contents will appear on Line 2. SW I T C H E R 1 . 1 6 I NPUT Step 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select one the following setting contents and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1.
6.4.3. Contact Sets the alarm contact output terminal's operation. Note Contacts can only be set when "MASTER" has been selected in the "Operation mode" setting. This setting item is not displayed on the menu screen if "SLAVE" has been selected. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "CONTACT" and confirm it with the SET key. The setting content will appear on Line 2. CON T AC T 1 . SELECT CH Step 3.
6.4.4. Automatic reset Enables the function that automatically resets the camera to a fixed position if the camera is not operated for a preset time interval. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "AUTO RETURN" and confirm it with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2. AUTO RETURN 1 . ON Step 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select either of the following settings and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1.
6.4.5. Home position Sets the Combination camera to standby status when not being operated. Note When "10. OTHER" is selected in the "Switchers" setting, set the operation common to all channels. In this event, the screen described in Step 2 below and the rightmost [ CH] indication on the LCD screen are not shown. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "HOME POS," then confirm it with the SET key.
6.4.6. I/O speed Sets each control terminal's transfer rate. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "I/O SPEED" then press the SET key to confirm the selection. The screen for selecting the control terminal is displayed. Step 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select the control terminal. Select the control terminal from "CAMERA," "SWCHER" (switcher), "REMOTE" (Remote Control Unit), and "ALARM." Step 4.
6.4.7. Buzzer Sets whether or not to sound the buzzer when an alarm signal is received. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "BUZZER," then confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting is displayed on Line 2. BUZ ZER 1 . ON Step 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select either of the following settings, and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1. ON Sounds a buzzer when alarm is activated. 2.
6.4.9. Channel designation Sets the first channel (camera number) to be displayed after the power is turned ON. Note This channel setting can only be performed when one of the settings "1. FULL," "4. 4-SEG," "5. 9-SEG," or "6. 10-SEG" has been selected in the "Initial screen" setting. The Channel Designation item is not displayed on the menu screen when another setting has been selected. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2.
6.4.10 Sensor alarm Select "1. ON" to use the Sensor Alarm function. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "SENSOR ALARM," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting is displayed on Line 2. S E N SOR A L ARM 1 . ON Step 3. Tilt the joystick to the left or right to select either of the following settings, and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1. ON Uses Sensor Alarm. 2. OFF Does not use Sensor Alarm.
6.4.12. Camera check Checks Combination cameras connected to the camera control terminal for 30 seconds. Note Once the Camera Check has been completed, only the cameras connected when the check was made can be controlled. Therefore, be sure to perform the camera check again whenever new cameras are added. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "CAMERA CHECK," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The check takes approximately 30 seconds.
6.4.13. Camera alarm preset Sets the position number to automatically change the Combination camera's orientation when an alarm signal is received from the camera. Note This setting can only be performed when "1. ON" has been selected in the "Camera alarm" setting. This setting item is not displayed on the menu screen when "2. OFF" has been selected. Different camera positions can be programmed into each of 8 camera alarm contact inputs.
6.4.14. Alarm signal Sets continuous alarm operations. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ALARM SIGNAL," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting is displayed on Line 2. A L ARM S I GNA L 1 . EDGE Step 3. Tilt the joystick to the left or right to select either of the following settings, and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1.
6.4.16. Alarm function Sets the camera image monitor method to be used when an alarm signal is received. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ALARM FUNCTION," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2. A L ARM F UNC T I ON 1 . SEQ Step 3. Tilt the joystick to the left or right to select either of the following settings, and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1.
6.4.18. Function key programming By simply pressing the function key, the camera image (camera number and position number) can be displayed on the monitor. It is also possible to control alarm contact switching and instruct the camera to perform multiple automatic operations. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "FUNCTION KEY" and confirm the selection with the SET key.
6.4.19. Abbreviation By merely pressing the preprogrammed abbreviated number (numeric keypad entry and SET key), the camera image (camera number and position number) can be displayed on the monitor. Up to 512 camera numbers or 512 camera/position numbers can be set. (The abbreviated number provides the same function as the function key.) Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ABBREVIATION," and confirm the selection with the SET key.
6.4.20. Tour sequence The Tour Sequence function switches multiple camera outputs in sequence at a set time interval. Merely pressing the Sequence key permits up to 128 camera outputs to be displayed on the full screen in the order of their set playback number. The camera number, position number and viewing time can be set for individual playback numbers. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. TOUR S EQ NO (Set by the factory) Step 2.
6.4.21. Camera menu Calls up the camera's menu screen, and performs various Combination camera settings, such as the storage of preset camera positions. For detailed operations and settings of the camera menu, refer to the instruction manual included with the camera. Step 1. Press the Menu key to display the menu screen. Step 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "CAMERA MENU," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The unit will wait for entry of the camera number that starts up the menu.
7. CONNECTIONS Note To eliminate noise, be sure to connect the shield of a shielded twisted-pair cable to be used for connection between control terminals (for control) to the [GND] terminal. Equipment Which Can Be Controlled with the C-RM500 Shown below are equipment that can be controlled with the C-RM500. Camera: C-CC501, C-CC504, C-CC551, and C-CC554 Up to 31 cameras can be connected to the unit's Camera control terminal and controlled.
[Example 2] Combination camera Multi-switcher Monitor TV C-RM500 Alarm input unit Combination camera [Example 3] Combination camera Smart switcher Monitor TV C-RM500 Alarm input unit Combination camera 42
7.2. Connection to Combination Cameras Connect the Combination camera's control cable to the unit's Camera Control terminal, making sure to match their polarities. C-RM500 (Operation mode: "MASTER") Camera control terminal GND Shielded twisted-pair cable Video output cable A 1 B A B 2 3 4 5 Monitor TV Camera control cable Combination camera [Connection cables] • Recommended cable type: CPEV-S type (shielded twisted-pair cable) thicker than 0.65 mm in diameter.
7.3. Connection to the Multi-Switcher's RS-232C Terminal • When connecting the camera's video output cable to the Multi-Switcher, match the Multi-Switcher's camera input terminal number with the camera's address number. • The C-CC551 and C-CC554 Combination cameras permit settings of up to 255 camera positions (camera orientation), and the C-CC501 and C-CC504 permit settings of up to 64 positions. All are equipped with 8 alarm input terminals.
RS-232C reverse cable Female D-sub 9-pin connector to Female D-sub 9-pin connector C-RM500 Camera control terminal Switcher control terminal RS-232C GND Alarm output terminal * Fixed camera A Shielded twisted-pair cable B Multi-switcher IN IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Alarm I/O Camera input/output RS-232C 1 2 2 Monitor output * Corresponding to the fixed camera A A 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 1 Camera control cable Alarm input cable 4 6 5 Corresponding to the fixed c
7.4. Connection to the Smart Switcher's RS-232C Terminal • When connecting the camera's video output cable to the Multi-Switcher, match the Multi-Switcher's camera input terminal number with the camera's address number. • The C-CC551 and C-CC554 Combination cameras permit settings of up to 255 camera positions (camera orientation), and the C-CC501 and C-CC504 permit settings of up to 64 positions. All are equipped with 8 alarm input terminals.
C-RM500 Camera control terminal Switcher control terminal RS-232C GND Alarm input terminal RS-232C RS-232C reverse cable Female D-sub 9-pin connector to Female D-sub 9-pin connector Fixed camera RS-232C reverse cable Female D-sub 9-pin connector to Female D-sub 9-pin connector Shielded twisted-pair cable Smart switcher MONITOR (SP/SQ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT RS-232C A 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 1 Camera control cable Alarm input cable 4 6 5 9 5, 10 Combination camera 1 1 2 3
7.5. Connection When Controlling the System from 2 Locations By connecting 2 C-RM500 Remote Controllers, the system can be controlled from 2 locations. Set the operation mode of one controller for "MASTER," and the other controller for "SLAVE." (Refer to p. 24 "Operation mode".) Note Set the "I/O SPEED: REMOTE" of the MASTERdesignated C-RM500 Controller and "I/O SPEED: SWITCHER" of the SLAVE-designated C-RM500 Controller to the same transfer rate. (Refer to p. 29 "I/O SPEED.
7.6. Alarm Output/Control Input Terminal Connections 7.6.1. Pin functions Shown below are the numbers and names of the Alarm I/O terminal pins. C-RM500 Alarm output / control input terminal 13 1 14 25 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Function Ground Alarm Output 1 Alarm Output 2 Alarm Output 3 Ground Alarm Output 4 Alarm Output 5 Alarm Output 6 Ground Alarm Output 7 Alarm Output 8 Alarm Output 9 Ground Pin No.
7.6.2. Assembling D-sub connectors onto cables Prepare the D-sub connector supplied with the Unit. Step 1. Solder the cable wires to the corresponding connector pins to be used. Step 2. Bend back the braided shield and wrap with the copper foil tape. Shield cover B 7 Ring stopper Lock screw 4 Hook Step 3. Cover the connector with shield cover A. Nut 6 5 1 2 Step 4. Align shield cover B with shield cover A, and press till its hook fits into place. Copper foil tape Shield cover A Step 5.
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