ProductionVIEW FX - Firmware Version V02.01.07
ProductionVIEW FX Manual 341-451 Rev. B
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Operating the ProductionVIEW FX:
Most of the console functions and controls are easy and intuitive. However, there are some more
involved procedures listed below.
Master Power Switch
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When the Master Power Switch is powered down, all of the attached cameras will be placed in
standby.
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When the Master Power Switch is powered up, all attached cameras will activate and select
default camera and preset information as defined in the menu. The ProductionVIEW FX will scan
the inputs for camera type and video signal type and auto-configure accordingly. This can take
up to one minute and is normal operation.
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Important Note: When the camera control ports are changed or reconfigured, the
ProductionVIEW FX must be restarted to rescan the cameras for type and reload the proper
control codes. If only the video inputs are changed, then activate the Rescan Video function in
the Main Menu to reset the video input priorities.
Setting Camera Presets per Channel:
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Press and hold the desired camera selection button for 4 seconds.
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The unused camera presets and camera selection button will flash at this time.
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Touching a flashing camera preset button, the unit will store all the information available via the
camera at this time. A non-flashing or already saved preset location (not-flashing camera preset
button) can be overwritten.
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Camera presets contain all the camera information besides the Pan/Tilt/Zoom position including
brightness, focus, backlight, zoom-speed and others as well. The particular control saved under
each camera preset is a function of the parameters available on a per camera basis.
Preset Location Storage Options
This feature allows the user to store 12 camera presets in the ProductionVIEW FX or have the option of
storing 6 camera presets (1 through 6) in the camera and 6 presets (7 through 12) in the ProductionVIEW
FX. When storing the presets in the camera, the user is allowed to speed switch, or switch away from the
moving camera in order to follow the participants in an animated discussion. Please see the
ProductionVIEW FX Menu Structure, System Menu for access to the Preset location parameter.
Select Follows Preview:
This function is another speed switching function. When “Select Follows Preview” is activated, the
camera selected for control is the camera selected by the Preview bus selection. The operator selects
the camera to be previewed, and control (joystick and camera controls) is transferred to that camera. See
Menu Structure on page 10.
Using the Onboard 4” (10.16cm) LCD Monitor:
The LCD monitor is a convenience feature and the ProductionVIEW FX is generally expected to be used
with additional higher resolution monitors. When the LCD is in PREVIEW mode, PREVIEW cameras or
inputs will be displayed when lit. When the LCD is in MAIN mode, MAIN cameras or inputs will be
displayed when lit. When the MAIN Out is turned off, then no main signal will be present. Also, if neither
PREVIEW nor MAIN switch is backlit, then no signal is sent to the LCD monitor. Note: The LCD is
covered with a thin protective film, please remove this film carefully.
The 3-Axis Joystick:
Within the menus, the 3-axis joystick is programmable for pan, tilt and zoom direction control. The zoom-
in/zoom-out, tilt-up/tilt-down and pan-left/pan-right commands can be inverted on all 3-axis to customize
control of the PTZ cameras attached to ProductionVIEW FX.
