Vaddio Hot-Shot Preset Camera Controller - Manual (Page 4)

Hot Shot Preset Camera Controller
Hot Shot Preset Camera Controller - Installation and User Guide - Document Number 342-0124 Rev D Page 4 of 16
Overview:
The Hot-Shot Preset Camera Controller is part
of the Vaddio Automated Content Presentation
System product line and is truly as simple as it is
elegant.
The Hot-Shot has 36 preset trigger inputs and can automate any classroom or presentation environment using a
Vaddio PTZ Camera, select VISCA Cameras, select codecs or control systems and in conjunction with Vaddio’s
preset camera trigger devices such as MicVIEW™ Mic Mixer/Switcher, StepVIEW™ Mats, AutoVIEW™ IR
Sensors, PresenterPOD™, TouchVIEW™ as well as other triggering/logic I/O devices.
The Hot-Shot will accept a trigger input from a trigger device, for example, a mat on Trigger 2. When the mat is
triggered by a presenter standing on it, the Hot-Shot will output “PRESET 2” in the RS-232 protocol of the
assigned camera or codec and then the camera and preset (pan/tilt/zoom coordinates) associated with Preset 2
for that device will be activated. Trigger 3 will output “Preset 3” over RS-232; Trigger 4 will output “Preset 4” and
so on. The Hot-Shot does not store presets, but merely outputs the camera’s or codec’s control protocol to
activate the presets stored in the device. The Hot-Shot can be cascaded up to 144 triggers, using 4 Hot-Shots
linked via RS-232 for even the largest interactive videoconferencing environment applications using microphones
or a variety of other trigger devices. Note: Cameras typically have 6 to 16 internal presets.
Currently, the Hot-Shot has the Polycom® HDX-8000 and HDX-9000 series preset recall commands, LifeSize®
Room System preset commands, TANDBERG C40, C60 and C90 series preset recall commands, and even the
older TANDBERG 6000MXP and 3000MXP commands are also included. For use with other control systems,
the Vaddio simple ASCII API is also included to alleviate the need for multiple I/O or relay cards/boxes
associated with large control systems that require many trigger inputs. The Hot-Shot will also trigger the internal
presets of the Vaddio HD-20, HD-19, HD-18 and the HD-USB PTZ camera.
The Vaddio Hot-Shot Preset Camera Controller is an outstanding and super easy to operate a camera or
cameras tied to codecs or control system addition. Applications for the Hot-Shot include videoconferencing,
distance education, participative auditoriums, local government and council meetings and even small one-camera
distance learning rooms.
Intended Use:
Before operating the system, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply. The use of a power supply other than the one
provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the camera and/or create a potentially
unsafe operating condition.
Save These Instructions:
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your system. If these instructions are
misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation, User Guides and the most pertinent product
drawings on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com free of charge.
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or
damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.
Use only the 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp power supply provided with the product. Use of any
unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties. Please do not cut and
extend the DC side of any camera as it will void the warranty and generally not
provide the power the camera needs to operate correctly over the long term.