Vinten Radamec HDVRC - Manual (Page 16)

14 VRC System Operators Guide
Getting Started
The Vinten Radamec Control (VRC) System enables an operator to remotely control cameras,
pedestals, and pan and tilt heads. There are a number of VRC system variations, designed to ensure
compatibility with current Fusion products and, Radamec and AutoCam robotic products.
The VRC controller system includes a Windows XP computer with keyboard and mouse, touch-
screen control monitor and control panel. In most applications a video switcher and preview monitor
are also installed.
Starting the controller
During normal operation the controller is left powered on. However, if the server has been powered
down, turn on the power at the controller and at the touch-screen monitor. The controller will perform
a normal Windows XP boot up and display the start up screen with the VRC short cut icons on the
desktop (Figure 1).
Starting the VRC server
The VRC Server application is the communication interface to the pedestals, heads and cameras in
the system. The VRC Server must be running at all times. Double click on the VRC Server icon to
launch the VRC Server window (Figure 2). Verify that the server commands scroll through the
window continuously.
WARNING!
The VRC system should only be used by experienced television camera
operators with a working knowledge of broadcasting robotic equipment
and systems.
Figure 1 VRC system desktop icons