OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 Thank you for purchasing TOA's Remote Controller. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 4 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 6 3. FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 6 4. CONNECTABLE EQUIPMENT AND THEIR MAXIMUM NUMBERS ..................................................... 7 4.1. About Controllable Equipment by the C-RM700 ...........
7.4.4. Camera check ....................................................................................... 7.4.5. Manual speed (Protocol: Type B only) .................................................. 7.4.6. Auto-key (Settable to Type B by this unit) ............................................. 7.4.7. Time adjustment (Protocol: Type B only) .............................................. 7.4.8. Automatic reset ..................................................................................... 7.4.9.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe operation. • 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.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage. • Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric shock. • When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the cord itself. Operating the unit with a damaged power supply cord may cause a fire or electric shock.
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The TOA C-RM700 Remote Controller is used to remotely control TOA Combination cameras over communication lines (RS-485). It can remotely control up to 16 camera image switching and cameras in combination with TOA Multi-Switcher. Also, it is equipped with a 3-axis joystick that permits main operation to be performed with one hand. 3.
4. CONNECTABLE EQUIPMENT AND THEIR MAXIMUM NUMBERS 4.1. About Controllable Equipment by the C-RM700 Shown below are equipment that can be controlled by the C-RM700. Camera [Communication method: Type A]: C-CC504, and C-CC554 [Communication method: Type A/B]: C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC574, C-CC704, C-CC714, C-CC764, and C-CC774 Up to 16 each of camera can be connected to the camera control terminals and controlled.
5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Top] LENS SPEED AF FOCUS IRIS REMOTE CONTROLLER C-RM700 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 RESET HOLD CH MENU WIPER AUX1 AUX2 AUTO CAMERA POSITION CONTROL FREEZE WIDE TELE ALARM 1 2 3 4 5 6 GROUP SELECT 7 8 9 SEQUENCE C 0 SET ALARM RESET HOLD CH MENU WIPER AUX1 AUX2 AUTO Notes Depending on the system configuration, the operation of some keys may be disabled. The corresponding keys are marked with the following indications.
16-segment split-screen key *1 Displays camera images in the 16-segment split screen format on the monitor. 10-segment split-screen key *1 Displays camera images in the 10-segment split screen format on the monitor. Each depression of this key during the 10-segment split screen display switches the screen between Group 1 image display and Group 2 image display. 9-segment split-screen key *1 Displays camera images in the 9-segment split screen format on the monitor.
Auto key *2 Enables or disables the Combination camera's automatic functions (Auto-Pan, Auto-Trace, and Preset Sequence). The Auto key can only be used when the Control key is lighting. Auto-Pan: Automatically rotates the camera horizontally. Auto-Trace: Stores manual camera operations to the Combination camera, and automatically reproduces such operations stored in memory. Preset Sequence: Automatically reproduces the camera images in the order of preset position numbers.
6. OPERATION 6.1. Operating the Camera The following camera operations can be performed when the Control key is lighting.
6.1.1. Selecting cameras for operation Cameras to be manually controlled can be selected during full-screen or multi-segment screen display. 1. Using the numerical keypad, press the desired (Example) camera number. 1 5 2. Press either the Camera or Control key. 2-1. Operation in full-screen display format Press the Camera key. The Control key will light, permitting operation of the designated camera. 2-2. Operation in multi-screen display format Press the Control key during multiscreen display.
6.1.2. 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; LCD screen MANUA L Joystick Rotate the joystick while the camera is selected. Clockwise rotation: Telescope; Counterclockwise rotation: Wide angle.
6.1.4. Controlling an auxiliary contact 1 The Combination camera's Auxiliary Contact Output 1 can be opened or closed. 1. Press the Auxiliary 1 key while the camera is selected. The Auxiliary 1 key will light and the auxiliary contact output 1 is closed (ON). 2. Press the Auxiliary 1 key again. The Auxiliary 1 key will extinguish and the auxiliary contact output 1 is opened (OFF). AUX1 AUX1 LCD screen AUX 1 Lights AUX1 AUX1 Extinguishes 6.1.5.
6.1.6. Activating the automatic functions When a Combination camera is connected to the system, its automatic functions can be enabled using the Auto key. 1. Press the Auto key while the camera is selected. The Auto key will light and the camera's automatic functions (Auto-pan, Auto trace, Preset sequence, or Tour) will begin to operate. Auto-pan: Automatically rotates the camera horizontally. Auto trace: Automatic repetition of manual camera operations that have been stored in memory.
6.1.8. Changing the lens speed The speed of lens movement when the Focus key is pressed can be adjusted. Press the Lens speed key. Lens speed decreases while the Lens speed key is lighting. LENS SPEED LENS SPEED Lights: Very slow 6.1.9. Activating the auto-focus function When a Combination camera is connected, the Auto-focus function can be activated with a press of the Autofocus key. Press the Auto-focus key while the camera is selected.
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6.2.2. Viewing multi-screen displays (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) [16-segment split-screen viewing] Press the 16-segment split-screen key. All connected camera images will be displayed on the monitor. LCD screen 1 6 - S E GME N Monitor screen 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Camera number [10-segment split-screen viewing] 1. Press the 10-segment split-screen key.
[9-segment split-screen viewing] 1. Press the 9-segment split-screen key. The images of camera numbers 1-9 (Group 1) will be displayed on the monitor. LCD screen 9 - S E GME N T 2. Press the 9-segment split-screen key again, or the Group selector key. The images of camera numbers 10-16 (Group 2) will be displayed on the monitor.
6.2.3. 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. The outputs of the cameras not connected cannot be displayed. For details, refer to the instruction manual included with the switcher. [Sequential full-screen viewing] LCD screen SEQUENCE Press the Sequence key. The images for Cameras 1-16 are displayed in sequential order.
6.2.4. Displaying the camera number (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) Press the CH call key while a camera image is displayed on the monitor. All connected camera numbers will be displayed. CH LCD screen CHANNEL Note The camera number is displayed even when the camera is not connected. CAL L Monitor screen (10-segment split-screen display) 12 16 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 6.2.5. Viewing the freeze screen (only active when the Multi-Switcher is connected) 1.
[Resetting individual freeze displays] 1. Enter the camera number to reset the freeze display using the numeric keypad. (Example) 1 5 Monitor screen 2. Press the Freeze screen key. (10-segment split-screen display) FREEZE Flashes FREEZE Extinguishes 09 FREEZE 09 10 F F 13 14 F 16 09 15 09 10 F F 13 14 15 16 The freeze display will be reset. [Simultaneously resetting all freeze displays] Press the Freeze screen key.
6.2.6. Using the function keys By simply pressing a Function key (F1-F8), the camera image (camera number and position number) programmed into the key can be displayed on the monitor.(Refer to p. 42, "Function.") Press a Function key (any one of F1-F8). The corresponding camera image (camera number and position number) is displayed on the full screen of the monitor.
6.3. Alarm Hold and Reset The Alarm can be held or reset when "1 Front" has been selected in the "Alarm Hold" setting, and is not activated when "2. ALWAYS" has been selected. (Refer to p. 41, "Alarm hold.") 6.3.1. Holding the alarm Press the Alarm hold key. The Alarm hold key will flash. ALARM RESET ALARM HOLD RESET HOLD Flashes LCD screen A L ARM HOL D [When an alarm signal is received during Alarm Hold] The Alarm reset key flashes while the "AL HOLD" indication is displayed on the monitor.
7. SETTINGS 7.1. Setting Items and Their Descriptions OPERATION MODE * (p. 29) Designates this unit as a master, or slave. SWITCHER * (p. 29) Determines the type of switcher to be connected to this unit. PROTOCOL (p. 30) Sets the camera control protocol (RS-485 communication). CAMERA CHECK (p. 31) Checks the Combination camera connected to the camera control terminal for 30 seconds. MANUAL SPEED (p. 32) Sets the combination camera's maximum rotation speed in manual operation. AUTO KEY (p.
7.2. Operating Keys and Display Screen [Keys to be used in setting operations] LCD screen Displays the setting items and their contents. Alarm reset key Used for password setting.
7.3. Basic Setting Operations This section shows basic operating procedures for each setting item. 7.3.1. When the password has not been set 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more. The menu screen is displayed. O P E R A T I ON MOD E [Some operation examples] 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select the setting item. (Example) 3. Press the SET key to confirm the setting item.
7.3.2. When the password has been set Note, however, that the password setting differs from those explained here. Refer to p. 47. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more. The password entry screen is displayed. LCD screen MENU P A S SWO R D 2. Enter the password (4 digits) using the numeric keypad. Press for 3 seconds or more. 3. Press the SET key. If the entered password is correct, the menu screen is (Example) displayed. 1 2 3 4 P A S SWO R D 1234 [Some operation examples] 4.
7.4. Setting the Functions Perform the following settings referring to the Basic Setting Operations on p. 27. After connection completion of all cameras, turn on the power of cameras and the C-RM700, and initialize the cameras. Then be sure to perform camera check after the camera's initialization operation has been completed. (Refer to p. 31, "Camera check.") 7.4.1. Operation mode Sets this unit's operation mode. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2.
7.4.3. Protocol Selects the type of camera control protocol (RS-485 communication). 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "PROTOCOL," and confirm it with the SET key. The setting contents will appear on Line 2. PROTOCOL 1 . TYPE B 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select one of the following setting contents and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1.
7.4.4. Camera check Checks Combination Cameras connected to the Camera Control terminal for 30 seconds. Notes • Be sure to perform this camera check except when the "TYPE B ONE WAY" has been selected in Protocol setting. • Once the Camera Check has been completed, only the cameras recognized when the check was performed can be controlled. Therefore, be sure to perform the camera check again whenever unrecognized cameras are found or new cameras are added.
7.4.5. Manual speed (Protocol: Type B only) Sets the Combination camera's maximum rotation speed in manual operation. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "MANUAL SPEED," and confirm it with the SET key. The setting contents will appear on Line 2. MANUA L S P E E D 1 . 2 4 ° / SEC 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select one of the following setting contents and confirm it with the SET key. [Setting contents] 1. 24º/SEC 3.
7.4.7. Time adjustment (Protocol: Type B only) The Combination camera's built-in clock can be set when the alarm output/control terminal (Pin 23) is closed with the Ground. The cameras of which built-in clock can be adjusted are C-CC514, C-CC564, C-CC574, CCC764, and C-CC774. (Refer to p. 51, "Alarm Output/Control Input Terminal Connections." 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "TIME ADJUSTMENT," and confirm it with the SET key.
7.4.9. Home position Sets the Combination camera's state when automatically returned to home position. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "HOME POS," then confirm it with the SET key. The channel (camera number) input screen for the Home Position setting will appear. 3. Enter the channel number with the numeric keypad, and confirm the entry with the SET key.
7.4.10. I/O speed Sets each control terminal's transfer rate. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 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. 3. Tilt the joystick left or right to select "CAMERA," "SWCHER" (switcher), "REMOTE," or "ALARM," then press the SET key to confirm the selected control terminal. The transfer rate is shown on Line 2.
7.4.11. Buzzer Sets whether or not to sound the buzzer when an alarm signal is received. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "BUZZER," then confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2. BUZ ZER 1 . ON 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.
7.4.13. 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. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2.
7.4.14. Sensor alarm Select "1. ON" to use the Alarm input terminal (such as the C-AL80 and camera alarm). 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "SENSOR ALARM," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2. S EN SOR A L ARM 1 . ON 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.
7.4.16. Camera alarm preset Sets the position number to automatically change the Combination camera's orientation when an alarm contact close information is received from the Combination camera. Different preset reproduction positions can be programmed into each of 8 camera alarm contact inputs. It is also possible to perform setting so that a camera contact output that has received an alarm signal can be closed in synchronization with the alarm. Number of contact inputs differs depending on the cameras.
7.4.17. Alarm signal Sets continuous alarm operations. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ALARM SIGNAL," and confirm the selection with the SET key. The setting will appear on Line 2. A L ARM S I GNA L 1 . EDGE 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.
7.4.19. Alarm function Sets the camera image monitor method to be used when an alarm signal is received. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 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 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. SEQ (sequence) 2.
7.4.21. Function By simply pressing the function key (F1-F8), 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. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "FUNCTION," and confirm the selection with the SET key.
[Shift key function] Preset and Trace memories can be stored or erased without activating the menu. Protocol Setting item Input No.
7.4. 22. 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 255 camera numbers or camera/position numbers can be set. (The abbreviated number provides the same function as the "Function.") 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "ABBREVIATION," and confirm the selection with the SET key.
7.4.23. Tour sequence The Tour Sequence function switches multiple camera outputs in sequence at a set time interval (seconds). Merely pressing the Sequence key permits up to 16 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. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. TOUR SEQ NO (Set by the factory) 2.
7.4.24. 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. 1. Press the Menu key for 3 seconds or more to display the menu screen. 2. Tilt the joystick up or down to select "CAMERA MENU," and confirm the selection with the SET key.
7.4.26. Password Sets the password required when opening the menu. 1. Press the Menu key while holding down the Alarm reset key. The password setting screen will appear. P A S SWO R D 2. Enter the password (4 digits) with the numeric keypad, and confirm the password with the SET key. The display will return to the normal screen. 7.5. Adjusting the Joystick Position Adjust the joystick's center position. 1. Turn off the remote controller's power. 2.
8.2. Connection to Multiple Combination Cameras Remote controller C-RM700 Using the each camera's alarm input allows the sensors to be connected for each individual camera. Camera control terminals GND Note Number of connectable sensors differs depending on the type of camera.
8.3. Connection to the Alarm Unit Note: Select "1. ON" in the Sensor Alarm setting (Refer to p. 38, "Sensor alarm".) Remote controller C-RM700 Alarm input terminal RS-232C RS-232C reverse cable Female D-sub 9-pin connector to Female D-sub 9-pin connector Alarm Input Unit C-AL80 Sensor ALARM/ / REMOTE IN RS-232C 8.4. Connection when Controlling the System from 2 Locations By connecting 2 C-RM700 Remote Controllers, the system can be controlled from 2 locations.
8.5. Connection to the Multi-Switcher • Match the Multi-Switcher's camera input terminal number with the camera's address number. • The C-RM700's switcher settings need to be changed depending on the multi-switcher to be connected. (Refer to p. 29, "Switchers.") • To perform control using an alarm input, be sure to set to "ALARM RECEIVE: SLAVE" in the "REC/ALARM" setting on the Multi switcher's menu screen. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the Multi-switcher.
8.6. Alarm Output/Control Input Terminal Connections Shown below are the numbers and names of the Alarm I/O terminal pins. C-RM700 13 1 Alarm output/control input terminals 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.
8.6.1. Assembling D-sub connectors onto cables Prepare the D-sub connector supplied with the Unit. 1. Solder the cable wires to the corresponding connector pins to be used. Shield cover B 7 2. Fold back the braided shield over the cable jacket and wrap with the copper foil tape. 3. Cover the connector with shield cover A. E-ring Lock screw 4 Hook Cover nut 6 4. Align shield cover B with shield cover A, and press till its hook fits into place. 5 1 5. Tighten the cover nut.
8.7. System Example Make the following connection when connecting TOA Combination cameras. Be sure to carefully read "Connection to the Multi-Switcher" on p. 50, and perform each device setting correctly at the time of connection.
9. LIST OF FUNCTION SETTINGS Settable functions differ depending on each camera or protocols. For details, refer to the list below. 9.1. Auto-Key Settings For the Auto-key settings, refer to p. 32, "Auto-key.
9.2. Function Key Settings For the Function key settings, refer to p. 42, "Function.
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