Introduction - Canon BU 45 User Manual

Introduction

The Canon BU 45 Camera Control System allows an operator to remotely control
multiple Canon BU 45 cameras (plus peripheral devices such as lights, audio mixers, or
recording devices) from one or more local or distant locations.
The system utilizes a Telemetrics Remote Control Panel (RCP) to control up to
sixteen cameras. The Telemetrics RCP allows the operator to select a camera station,
control the pan and tilt mechanism, switch camera power on or off, control camera lens
zoom and focus, control camera settings, and control lighting and other devices for the
camera station.
Many additional features, such as saving and recalling presets (for
reproducing a particular shot) and saving and recalling scenes (for
reproducing particular camera settings) are included. A listing of
specifications for the system is shown on page 14.
If needed, the system can include two or more Telemetrics RCPs. An
external video switcher can also be connected to provide a preview to the
operator, and controls for peripheral devices (such as an audio mixer or
lighting) can be obtained from Telemetrics.
The cameras are linked to the Telemetrics RCP by means of the Telemetrics Device
Server DS-4 (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Canon BU 45 Camera Control System (Typical Example)
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