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Purpose of this Manual ................................6 Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera ..........................7 Image: RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ Camera ..........................8 Image: RoboSHOT 12 and 30 Rear Panel Connections ..................... 9 Getting Started ................................... 10 Setting the RoboSHOT Camera HD Resolution ........................10 ...
The RoboSHOT platform, paired with the MATRIX PRO, uses the Vaddio EZCamera™ Cat-5 Cable System to transport HSDS™ (differential video), power and control to and from the camera over Cat-5/5e/6 cables. Three Quick-Connect interfaces are built-into the MATRIX PRO and with the RoboSHOT cameras, distances of 100’...
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(ubiquitously referred to as Cat-5 or Cat-5e). For best results, please use quality Cat-5e cable and real RJ-45 crimpers. Unlike phone and data lines that use the four center conductors (pairs 3 & 6 and pairs 4 & 5), the Vaddio EZCamera systems use all of the pins in most configurations.
Carefully remove the product and all of the included parts from the packaging. Identify the following parts for each camera: RoboSHOT 12 System for AV Bridge MATRIX PRO Part Number 999-9900-500 (Worldwide) One (1) RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera (998-9900-000)
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera Camera Front View with Feature Call-outs ① Color: Silver and Black ② ⑤ ③ ⑥ ④ 1) Camera and Zoom Lens: This RoboSHOT model features a 12X optical zoom lens (12X in Super-Wide mode and 10X in normal mode) that is built around an Exmor 1/2.8-Type, high-speed, low noise image sensor with a total...
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Image: RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ Camera The differences between the 12X model and the 30X models center around the power of the optical zoom lens and overall color of the camera models. The 30X is available in both black and white. ①...
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Image: RoboSHOT 12 and 30 Rear Panel Connections Rear panel connections are identical for both models (RoboSHOT 12 shown). ① ④ ⑤ ② ⑥ ③ 1) CAMERA SETTINGS: DIP switch settings for IR remote frequency, baud rate and image flip can be configured on these switches.
Image Flip (SW4): To invert the camera, turn the IMAGE FLIP ON (switch down). Super-Wide Mode: Super-wide works only with the RoboSHOT 12 model and allows the camera to switch from 67.3º wide end HFOV to a Super Wide 73º wide end HFOV.
Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration with MATRIX PRO RoboSHOT 12 cameras with AV Bridge Matrix PRO showing basic connectivity with color coded RJ-45 jacks. Obviously, there’s a whole bunch more stuff going on here with the MATRIX PRO, that’s why we suggested earlier that using the MATRIX PRO manual in conjunction with this manual for the RoboSHOT’s is your best bet.
The Cat-5e cables should feed-through the cable management slots provided by level the mount… all Vaddio mounting options. If the wall mount is to be mounted on a 2-gang wall box, use the screws supplied with the wall box cover plate to attach the Thin Profile Wall Mount Bracket.
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO ONTROLLING THE AMERA IR Remote Commander The following functions are accessible with the Vaddio IR remote: Camera Power On/Off (Toggle on/off same button) Back Light Compensation (Toggle on/off same button) Data Screen: Toggle on/off the OSD for the RoboSHOT’s IP/MAC Address ...
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO CREEN The RoboSHOT camera platform uses a Linux OS and has a built-in web server for configuration and control from a web browser via an Ethernet network connection. These web pages will allow the user or administrator to control the camera, set PTZ presets, set security passwords, change the IP address, view diagnostics, access the firmware upgrade page and more! Compatible Web Browsers...
CCU Scenes: The user has access to the CCU scenes set and stored on the Admin pages. There are three (3) user definable presets and six (6) presets preconfigured by the technical folks at Vaddio (really Scott set them all) that are meant to be used in certain lighting scenarios.
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Screen Shot: Storing Presets ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ 1) Store Preset: When the Store Preset button is clicked (point 6 on previous page), the Store Preset dialog pops into existence. To save the current camera shot, click one of the Preset buttons (1 through 12), the button will be highlighted and the dialog box will present the Tri-Sync controls and if the CCU setting are to be kept with the preset.
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Screen Shot: Admin login from the Camera Control Page On the security page, which will be reviewed at a bit later in the tour, allows the Admin to set the system to allow automatic guest access to the main camera control page. If guest access is turned on by the Admin, then system will open to the camera control page and an additional Admin Login is provided.
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings Once the Admin logs in, then all the admin menu buttons appear on the left side of the screen. The first menu after Camera Controls is Camera Settings. ➊...
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Iris: Move adjustment slider as required to adjust the iris opening. A numeric value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider. Gain: Move adjustment slider as required for amount of iris gain desired. Numeric value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Screen Shot: Admin Menu - DHCP Network Configuration Under the Networking menu, The Network Configuration and Network Interfaces are displayed. This is where the Network administrator assigns either DHCP or a Static address and the associated parameters. Notes: If the LAN has a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server, then the IP address, gateway and routing information will automatically be assigned.
An Admin Login is provided on the camera control page if the “Allow Guest Access” box is checked. Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics Diagnostics menu button will display a set of self-diagnostics. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical support team diagnose a problem with the RoboSHOT camera...
RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System The System Menu is where the System Info is displayed and Firmware Updates are performed. There will be firmware updates and upgrades over the life of the camera. The file for the firmware update is chosen in this menu and the update is started here too.
After choosing an update file and clicking on “Begin Firmware Update…” a confirmation pop-up and warning will be displayed. Please contact Vaddio Tech support for assistance with updates. Please read and completely understand the pop-up warnings as it is easy to lose patience waiting for updates. Click on continue to start the update.
System information is listed on support@vaddio.com. TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTE: Please work with your Network Administrator prior to calling Vaddio for technical support. Please have on-site network personnel initiate tech support calls with Vaddio only. This concludes the RoboSHOT Screen Shot Tour. Please enjoy yourself while reading the rest of this RoboSHOT Camera Manual.
Notes: Specifications and pricing are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. For dimensional drawings of the products, go to support.vaddio.com and click on drawings. RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO - Document Number 342-1027 Rev A Page 25 of 41...
8) TXD (to RXD of control source) NOTE: The Vaddio RoboSHOT Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to, the Sony® VISCA™ command set in order to be compatible with several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported and there are many Vaddio specific commands in the following Command and Inquiry Lists.
ERIAL OMMAND The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported via telnet session on the RoboSHOT. The command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX or Crestron to control the camera. The protocol is based upon ASCII format following the VT100 terminal emulation standard and uses an intuitive text command nomenclature for ease of use.
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RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Camera Tilt NAME camera tilt - Tilts the camera up or down SYNOPSIS camera tilt { up [<speed>] | down [<speed>] | stop } DESCRIPTION Method used to tilt the camera OPTIONS up Move the camera up down Move the camera down...
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RoboSHOT HD Cameras for MATRIX PRO Camera Focus NAME camera focus SYNOPSIS camera focus { { near [<speed>] | far [<speed>] } | stop } camera focus mode { auto | manual DESCRIPTION Method used to focus the camera ...
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RoboSHOT Camera Systems for MATRIX PRO Camera CCU Set NAME camera ccu set - Sets and gets the CCU Settings SYNOPSIS camera ccu set <key> <value> DESCRIPTION Method used to sets the ccu values OPTIONS <key> auto_white_balance Sets auto white balance to {on/off} red_gain <0-255>...
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RoboSHOT Camera Systems for MATRIX PRO Network Settings NAME network settings - get current network settings SYNOPSIS network settings {get} DESCRIPTION Method used to get the current network settings of the device OPTIONS get Get the current network settings for the machine ...
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RoboSHOT Camera Systems for MATRIX PRO System Reboot NAME system reboot - Reboots system SYNOPSIS system reboot [<seconds>] DESCRIPTION Method used to reboot system OPTIONS seconds The number of seconds to delay the reboot EXAMPLES reboot Reboot system immediately reboot 30 Reboot the system in 30 seconds Help ...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
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