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2. Cur PIX SE 7 Smoke and Mirrors e Design Considerations u ua ERN QUE NU ven wae VE E EU Ux NE 10 ee Ebr ete v kay vex axe Uu YVES LATE I e NUIT Vea a eU e ERBEN RETE 22 PR CODE NET S 24 Design Handbook STI TC IT 25 37 eniin Mee 38 Annotated Bibliography 39 Play Eri trc P 41 Appendices Ax Too OF E E T A E E 45 B Design Template iren annn nan A aaa 48 C Original Purchase Proposal 49 a 50 E Technical Documents 55 Authorship UU Both Design Tristan Spoor Templates Both Tristan Spoor InstallatIQD uu a I CI rp t E ELS Both Design Handbook Tristan Spoor Beta E Rm Both Guidi I EAE Both Annotated Bibliography Peter Borge E E E E Both Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Table of Figures
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7. 1 Distance between the front surface of the lens and an object Command List 38 Lens control Zoom Position 0000 Optical Wide end 4000 Optical Tele end 4000 Digital Zoom x1 7000 Digital Zoom x4 Focus Position 1000 Far 8400 Near Focus Near Limit 1000 Far Note The lower one byte is fixed at 00 8400 Near Others R B gain Aperture Effect Level Digital Effect Level Pan Tilter Status Code List P Q R S 0 0 1 Pan has reached the left endpoint 0 0 1 Pan has reached the right endpoint 0 0 1 Tilt has reached the top endpoint 0 0 1 Tilt has reached the bottom endpoint 0 pie cee 00 Pan is normal 0 01 Pan has a position detection error 0 10 Pan has a mechanical problem Doe 00 0 Tilt is normal 0 01 0 Tilt has a position detection error 0 10 0 Tilt has a mechanical problem 0 00 No movement command 0 01 0 gt Pan Tilt is moving 0 10 0e Pan Tilt operation is completed 0 11 0 operation failed 0 00 0 Not initialized 0 01 0 Initializing 0 10 0 Initialization completed 0 11 0 Initialization failed Opt
8. Telemerrics CP ITV D300 3 Axis ITV Control Panel Telemetrics Control Panel for the Sony EVI D30 EVI D70 EVI D100 BRC 300 BRC 700 and ELMO PTC 100 Pan Tilt Video Cameras enhances function and value for Teleconferencing Educational and Security Applications 3 Axis ITV Control Panel CP ITV D300 Control Panel gt 1 56 Power Supply Included 1 2 3 O PRESET 1 2 3 4 T O E 8 4 Lg zoom RO LOC FOCUS EXPOSURE FOGHS wO REM AUTO MAN BRIGHT DARK TELEPOD CP ITV3 Description The Telemetrics CP ITV D300 is an RS 232 serial desktop control panel designed to control the Sony EVI 030 EVI D70 EVI D100 BRC 300 BRC 700 and Elmo PTC 100 pan tilt video cameras Up to four camera systems can be connected and controlled by one control panel A proportional rate joystick provides smooth simultaneous control of pan tilt and zoom Switches are provided to control focus and iris of the camera lens and motorized elevating tripod telepod Six memorized presets pan tilt zoom and focus positions for each of the four cameras can be recalled by selector switches provided or by external contact closures option Interacting local and remote control panels RS 232 interconnected can control the cameras at either location by selecting the front panel Local Remote switch RS 232 add
9. Pastel Pastel Image Neg Art Negative Positive Reversal Sepia Sepia Image Black White Monochrome Image Solarize Enhanced Contrast Mosaic Mosaic Image Slim Vertical Stretch Stretch Horizontal Stretch Digital Effect Digital Effect consists of the following functions They are all executed via the field memory Still Moving Image on Still Image Flash Continuous Still Image Lumi Moving Images on Binaried Still Image Trail Afterimage Lag of Moving Subject Others Mirror image The video output from the camera can be reversed left and right using this function Freeze This function captures an image in the field memory of the camera so that this image can be output continuously Memory Position preset Using the position preset function 6 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled This function allows the desired zoom position focus auto manual positions white balance shutter speed bright control iris gain exposure compensation back light compensation and aperture to be set instantaneously without having to adjust them individually each time It also memorizes the settings for digital zoom on off slow shutter auto manual Backup Backs up the contents memorized by the memory position preset function and the camera functions when the power is turned OFF The BACKUP switch can be switched as follows ON side Backs up for about one year w
10. YYYY Pan Limit Position FA60 to 05A0 center 0000 LimitClear 8x 01 06 07 01 OW ZZZZ Tilt Limit Position FE98 to 0168 center 0000 07 OF OF OF 07 OF OF OF FF 28 EVI D100 P Inquiry Command List 1 2 Command List InquiryCommand CommandPacket InquiryPacket Comments CAM PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off Standby CAM AutoPowerOffInq 8x 09 04 40 FF 70 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars PowerOff Timer CAM DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF y0 50 02 FF Digital Zoom On y0 50 03 FF Digital Zoom Off CAM ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF 70 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars Zoom Position CAM FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF y0 50 02 FF Auto Focus On y0 50 03 FF Auto Focus Off CAM FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0q Or Os FF pqrs Focus Position CAM AFModeInq 8x 09 04 58 FF y0 50 02 FF AF Sens High y0 50 03 FF AF Sens Low CAM FocusNearLimitInq 8x 09 04 28 FF y0 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars Focus Limit Position CAM WBModeInq 8x 09 04 35 FF y0 50 00 FF Auto y0 50 01 FF Indoor y0 50 02 FF Outdoor y0 50 03 FF OnePush y0 50 04 FF ATW y0 50 05 FF Manual _ 8 09 04 43 70 50 Op 04 Or Os FF pars R Gain CAM_BGainIng 8x 09 04 44 FF 70 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars B Gain CAM AEModelInq 8x 09 04 39 FF y0 50 00 FF Full Auto y0 50 03 FF Manual y0 50 0A FF Shutter Priority y0 50 0B FF Iris Priority y0 50 0C FF Gain Priorit
11. Network Change Command Message z0 38 FF Comments Issued when power is being routed to the camera or when the VISCA device is connected to or disconnected from the VISCA OUT jack 24 Command List EVI D100 P Commands EVI D100 P Command List 1 4 Command Set Command Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF IF Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p Socket No 1 or 2 CAM Power On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON OFF Standby Off Standby 8x 01 04 00 03 FF CAM AutoPowerOff Direct 8x 01 04 40 Op 0q Or Os FF Auto Power Off pqrs Power Off Timer 0000 Timer Off to FFFF 65535min Initial value 0000 The power automatically turns off if the camera does not receive any VISCA commands or any signals from the Remote Commander for the duration you set in the timer CAM Zoom Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF Zoom control Tele Standard 8x 01 04 07 02 FF Wide Standard 8x 01 04 07 03 FF Tele Variable 8x 01 04 07 2p FF p Speed parameter 0 Low to 7 High 8 steps Wide Variable 8x 01 04 07 3p FF Direct 8x 01 04 47 Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs Zoom Position Optical zoom 0000 wide to 4000 tele Digital zoom 4000 x1 to 7000 x4 D Zoom On 8x 01 04 06 02 FF Digital zoom ON OFF D Zoom Off 8x 01 04 06 03 FF CAM Focus Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF Focus control Far
12. Setup e e e Scene Advantages Challenges Variations Appendix B Design Template 48 Option 1 Item Robo Cam Camera Controller Tripod Cables Manned Camera Tripod Video Cable Option 2 Item Robo Cam Camera Controller Tripod Cables Manned Camera Tripod Video Cable Option 3 Item Robo Cam Camera Controller Tripod Cables Manned Camera Tripod Video Cable Brand Sony Sony Canon Brand Sony Sony Canon Brand Sony Sony Canon Appendix C Original Purchase Proposal Model EVI D100 CP ITV D300 Model EVI D100 CP ITV D300 GL 2 Model EVI D100 CP ITV D300 GL 2 Cost Qty Extended Details 1 camera that can be setup in the theatre and controlled from the live feed table 840 00 1 840 00 Doesn t require an operator in the theatre taking up space and is cheaper 1 000 00 1 1 000 00Controller for the robocam necessary if we buy that camera Tripod for robocam optional we could come up with a way to mount the came 250 00 1 250 00the grid though it would be nice to have the flexibility Control and video cables for the camera the contol cables are required to use tl 250 00 1 250 00camera One manned camera to give an option of more dynamic shots Gives more optic 2 100 00 1 2 100 00more chance for different experiences in the video production of the live feed 300 00 1 300 00 Tripod for manned camera necessary for stability 100 00 1
13. Standard camera Plot says a Hb ao 26 Thrust with audience near the doors camera plot 28 Thrust with audience near the booth camera plot 30 Theatre in the round camera plot 32 Camera plug 34 Video switch and distribution amplifier plug chart 35 uirum RR 36 Project Proposal Modern theatre fuses art and technology creating an unparalleled performance that enthralls an audience A lone actor holds the power to wow an audience and when we add theatre technology to support the performance a show becomes something greater This combination of technology and art drives theatre at WPI and creates powerful and moving performances WPI theatre has experienced many transitions in recent history The transition from Alden Hall where shows originally took place to the Little Theatre has allowed for an increased focus on the technical aspects of theatre The Little Theatre provides a dedicated space where new technologies can be explored and new techniques developed Much of the focus in theatre has been on the traditional aspects sound lighting scenography and special effects This IQP will augment the classical approach by creating a new Live Feed system and will create uses of the system in three areas utility effects and artistry Creating
14. 0370 05A0h _ D30 31 Mode Translation when answering inquiry commands The camera sends back values that are calculated by inverse conversion performed when the camera accepts commands Repetitive use of the Relative position command may increase the variance that is accumulated from translation Example When you execute the Relative position command 88 times one step after another to turn the camera to the right side Cameras Results EVI D30 D31 Turns to the right side by 10 degrees EVI D100 P whose Turns to the right side by 12 2 degrees D30 D31 mode is ON 45 System Video signal EVI D100 NTSC Color JEITA standards EVI D100P PAL Color CCIR standards Picture element 1 4 inch color CCD Total picture elements EVI D100 Approx 410 000 EVI D100P Approx 470 000 Effective picture elements EVI D100 Approx 380 000 EVI D100P Approx 440 000 Lens 10x Optical 40x Digital f 3 1 to 31 mm 1 8 to F2 9 Horizontal angle 6 6 degrees to 65 degrees Minimum object distance WIDE end 100 mm TELE end 600 mm Minimum illumination 3 5 Ix F1 8 with 50 IRE Illumination range 3 5 to 100 000 Ix EVI D100 1 4 to 1 10 000 s VISCA control EVI D100P 1 3 to 1 10 000 s VISCA control Shutter speed Horizontal resolution NTSC 470 TV WIDE end PAL 460 TV WIDE end Video S N 50 dB Pan tilt action Horizontal 100 degrees Maximum speed 300 degrees s Vertical 25
15. 05 FF No Socket Returned when the command of the specified socket has already been completed or when the socket number specified is wrong 23 Command List VISCA Camera Issued Messages ACK Completion Messages Command Messages Comments y Socket No ACK 20 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted y Socket No Completion 70 Sy FF Returned when the command has been executed z Device address 8 Error Messages Syntax Error Command Messages z0 60 02 FF Comments Returned when the command format is different or when a command with illegal command parameters is accepted y Socket No Command Buffer Full z0 60 03 FF Indicates that two sockets are already being used executing two commands and the command could not be accepted when received Command Canceled 20 04 FF Returned when a command which is being executed in a socket specified by the cancel command is canceled The completion message for the command is not y Socket No returned No Socket 20 6y 05 FF Returned when no command is executed in a socket specified by the cancel y Socket No command or when an invalid socket number is specified Command Not Executable 20 6y 41 FF Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current conditions For example when commands controlling the focus manually are received during auto focus Network Change Message
16. 100 00 Optional new video cables for the camera Total 4 840 00 Cost Qty Extended Details 2 Robocams that can be mounted permanently or temporarily in the theatre B 840 00 2 1 680 00would be controlled by one controller only one camera could be moved at a 1 000 00 1 1 000 00Controller for the robocams necessary if we buy that camera Tripod for robocam optional we could come up with a way to mount the came 250 00 2 500 00the grid though it would be nice to have the flexibility Control and video cables for the cameras the contol cables are required to use 250 00 2 500 00cameras 2 100 00 0 We wouldn t buy any in this option 300 00 0 Not Needed 100 00 0 Not Needed Total 3 680 00 Cost Qty Extended Details 840 00 0 We wouldn t buy any in this option 1 000 00 0 Not Needed 250 00 0 Not Needed 250 00 0 Not Needed 2 100 00 2 4 200 002 Manned cameras require 2 operators and space for two operators and tripods 300 00 2 600 00Tripod for manned cameras necessary for stability 100 00 2 200 00 Optional new video cables for the camera Total 5 000 00 49 Appendix D Photos Andrew Wilkins operating the Live Feed 50 The back side of the control setup 51 The cameras hanging in the grid 52 The trough through which permanent cables are run 53 The box inside the booth through which cables are run into the green room 54 Appendix E Technical Documents
17. 47 16 116 5 4 19 32 4 5 3 16 44 4 1 94 9 33 4 Unit mm inches 47 Precautions Software Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of the software with customer developed application software may damage hardware the application program or the camera Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these conditions Operation Start the camera control software on your computer after you turn on the camera and the image is displayed Operation and storage locations Do not shoot images that are extremely bright e g light sources the sun etc for long periods of time Do not use or store the camera in the following extreme conditions Extremely hot or cold places operating temperature 0 C to 40 32 F to 104 F Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio or TV transmitters Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections Where it is subject to unstable flickering etc lighting conditions Where it is subject to strong vibration Care of the unit Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower commercially available Other Do not apply excessive voltage Use only the specified voltage Otherwise you may get an electric shock or a fire may occur In case of abnormal operation contact your authorized Sony dealer or the st
18. Moises Kelly Dennis Kopit Arthur Bowerbird aka Crazies in Love Men are from Oz Women are from Venus Schrodinger s Cat in the Hat Screw This Noise Sympathy for the Devil The Children s Hour Mulatto Speed The Play Something in the Void The Still Alarm You Can t Take it With You Gross Indecency The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde The Laramie Project Love and Money Wings 41 LaVerriere Ben Thirty Six Situations Lindsay Abaire David Rabbit Hole Mamet David Martin Steve Massa EJ McDonagh Martin Medeiros Nick Miller Arthur Moli re Nakama Adam O Donnel Dean O Neil Eugene Osborn Christopher Parks Suzan Lori Patrick John Pavis Richard Pirandello Luigi Powell Keith Rahman Aishah Royal Bert Russel Stephen Glengary Glen Ross Sexual Perversity in Chicago Speed the Plow The Underpants Love Love Love Three Stories of Love The Cripple of Inishmaan All the Truth Death of a Salesman The Crucible Tartuffe How to Meet Girls for Voice Actors Walt and Wilde Mother of Invention Long Days Journey Into Night Lumberknight Topdog Underdog The Curious Savage Infected Sudden Silence Sudden Heat The Secret of Water Six Characters in Search of an Author A Cold Day in Hell The Mojo and the Sayso Dog Sees God Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead Daisy Crockett Frontiers Person Or Be Sure You re Right Then Go Ahead Sedaris David and Amy The Book of Liz Sha
19. Six Characters in Search of an Author Effect Alternate reality pond Setup e camera Projector The projector will be mounted in the grid and pointed at the stage Scene Towards the end of the play where the children are playing near the pond behind the house Advantages e Easy to set up e Adding an element of projection will enhance the effect that the scene has already happened elsewhere instead of being recreated in the theatre The effect adds an extra dimension to the play The intensity of the projector can also be modulated so it seems like the real pond is fading in and out and at some points it looks like a stage with a set and at others it looks like the actors are actually at the pond Challenges N A Variations N A 15 Show Take Me Out Effect Shower Scene Setup e Camera projector e A system to transmit across campus The camera would be set up in the showers of the new athletic facility The projector will be used to display the feed in the Little Theatre Scene The scene would begin with the projection appearing with everyone in the showers except for Kippy and Shane who are still in the theatre The camera is placed to mitigate distractions within the scene We see the shower scene on projection while Kippy interjects from the theatre Once the scene ends the actors run back to the theatre to appear in the next scene Advantages e Allows the scene to take place in showers e Prese
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21. 0 Back Light On Off Off Aperture Aperture Gain 5 Effect Wide Mode Off x LR Reverse On Off Off x Freeze On Off Off x Picture Effect Mode Off x Digital Effect Mode Off x Digital Effect Level 0 x OSD Datascreen On Off Off x IR IR_Receive On Off On IR_ReceiveReturn On Off Off AutoPowerOff Auto Power Off Timer 0 O Memory Position Preset Data VISCA VISCA Address 1 1 The data items are backed up regardless of the BACKUP switch setting when you turn the power off using a VISCA command or the Remote Commander standby mode 2 When the camera is in the D30 D31 mode the VISCA address is backed up 11 Memory Position Preset Function You can save the camera settings and pan tilt position using the supplied Remote Commander or the VISCA commands Six channels are available Data items saved in memory in the Color Video Camera Category Pan Tilt Mode Position Pan Tilt Position Zoom Zoom Position Digital Zoom On Off Focus Focus Mode Auto Manual Focus Position WB WB Mode R B Gain AE AE Mode Slow Shutter Auto Manual Shutter Position Tris Position Gain Position Bright Position ExpComp On Off ExpComp Position Back Light On Off Aperture Aperture Gain Basic Functions 12 Basic Functions Jopueunuo OW T x
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23. 04 64 03 FF Trail 8x 01 04 64 04 FF EffectLevel 8x 01 04 65 pp FF pp Effect Level 00 to 18 Flash Trail 00 to 20 Still Lumi CAM Memory Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 0p FF p Memory Number 0 to 5 Set 8x 01 04 3F 01 Op FF Recall 8x 01 04 3F 02 0p FF Datascreen On 8x 01 06 06 02 FF Display ON OFF Off 8x 01 06 06 03 FF On Off 8x 01 06 06 10 FF Receive On 8x 01 06 08 02 FF IR remote controller receive ON OFF Off 8x 01 06 08 03 FF On Off 8x 01 06 08 10 FF IR ReceiveReturn On 8x 01 7D 01 03 00 00 FF IR remote controller receive message ON OFF Off 8x 01 7D 01 13 00 00 FF 27 EVI D100 P Command List 4 4 Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments Pan tiltDrive Up 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF VV Pan speed 01 to 18 Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF WW Tilt Speed 01 to 14 Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF YYYY Pan Position FA60 to 05A0 center 0000 Right 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03 FF ZZZZ Tilt Position FE98 to 0168 center 0000 UpLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF UpRight 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 01 FF DownLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 02 FF DownRight 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 02 FF Stop 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 03 FF AbsolutePosition 8x 01 06 02 VV WW OY OY OY OY OZ OZ OZ OZ FF RelativePosition 8x 01 06 03 VV WW OY OY OY OY OZ OZ OZ OZ FF Home 8x 01 06 04 FF Reset 8x 01 06 05 FF Pan tiltLimitSet LimitSet 8x 01 06 07 00 OW W 1 UpRight 0 DownLeft OY OY OY OY 0Z OZ OZ OZ
24. 422PS2 B amp B Electronics 1 Serial Cable 9251349 Telemetrics Note Does not work with Canon Cameras Specifications and features subject to change without notice Ti elemerrics Inc 6 Leighton Place Mahwah New Jersey U S A 07430 Phone 201 848 9818 Fax 201 848 9819 www telemetricsinc com Telemetrics engineering and design flexibility allows Third Party Control of the CP ITV D300 00 214 OWT Su eu 0 sui pue 5 joJjuoo pepi oJd osje 5 uuooz pue jo snoeuejinuuis sepi oJd xorsK of ayes j euomiodoud y Jad sjesaud xis siu uo pajsi uog o dn joUOD UBD 00 Q ALI dO 941 se uoreunBijuoo Asieq y ur juo SI ouo Kyed OOSA ALI dO 1 jo jonuoo ed SMOYS 5141 3 04405 ZEZ SU doyyseq ede 0060 11 49 UE 2929 XWV 91929 uod Scd All VO 9Iqe5 di OLA ALI WO REN 104405 Je SOLOMS DAD PAUL 190 JOYSUMS OSDIA 5 qeS meg VO 9 008 G 91 SZ Q A1FVO doseg fuos 0081 11 49
25. DeviceTypelnq Returns information on the VISCA interface Inquiry Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description IF DeviceTypelng 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG Vender ID 0020 Sony HHHH Model ID 0402 EVI D30 D31 When the D30 D31 mode is set to ON 0400 0100 JUJJ ROM revision KK Maximum socket 02 X 1 to 7 EVI D100 P address For inquiry packet X 9 to F EVI D100 P address 8 For reply packet Command List 21 Command List Pin assignment EVI D100 P Windows D sub 9 pin 1 DTR 1 2 DSR 2 RXD 3 TXD 3 TXD 4 GND 4 DTR 5 RXD 5 GND 6 GND 6 DSR 7 IROUT RTS 8 N C 8 CTS 9 RI EVI D100 P EVI or Macintosh DTR DSR 1 1 2 2 DSR 3 TXD 3 TXD GND gt lt GND 5 RXD 5 RXD 6 GND 6 GND 7 IR OUT 7 OPEN 8 N C 8 OPEN VISCA IN EVI D100 P Windows D sub 25 pin No Pins Signals 1 DTR 1 FG 1 DTR DataTransmission Ready OUTPUT H DSR TXD 2 DSR Data Set Ready INPUT 3 TXD 3 RXD 3 TXD Transmit Data OUTPUT 4 GND 4 RTS 4 GND Ground C 5 RXD Receive Data INPUT 5 CIS 6 GND Ground 6 GND 6 DSR 7 IROUT IR Commander Signal OUTPUT 7 IR OUT 7 GND 8 N C No Connection 8 N C 20 DTR IR OUT outputs the signals of the Remote Commander at 0 to 5 V when the IR OUT switch is set to ON
26. P2P streaming tree and each peer only contributes upload capacity in a single tree in order to limit the ad verse effects of ungraceful peer departures Additionally we investigate the feasibility of using the pro posed P2P networking architecture NUEPMuT for the streaming of multi view video content with the currently available Internet connection bandwidths Tong Sheau Ru and Sheng Hsiung Yang Buffer Control to Support a Seemless Stream Handoff in a WLAN That Employs Simulcast Streaming JEEE TRANSACTIONS ON WIRELESS COMMUNICA TIONS 7 1 2008 Web 29 June 2010 lt http 140 127 22 92 download periodical 8 all pdf gt Abstract This paper studies the buffer control issues that are related to supporting a seamless stream handoff in a WLAN environment that employs simulcast streaming We analyze the impacts of the han doff disruption period and inter AR synchronization variance We also derive theoretical results that 39 concern how a seamless stream handoff can be guaranteed in terms of the minimum buffer and backlog requirements Based on the results an MH controlled AR pushed buffer control scheme is proposed and its cooperation with FMIPv6 is also discussed The simulation results confirm the effectiveness of our scheme In general the deployment of a few hundred millisecond video clip buffer in ARs and MHs is sufficient to achieve the seamless stream handoff most of the time subject to fairly relaxed constraints of the in
27. RK 80 kit Front Rear panel features of the VM 80V are described in Figure 1 and Table 1 CH2 ADJ CH1 ADJ O O O O HF LEVEL LEVEL KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 6 CH2 ADJ CH1 ADJ O O O O HF LEVEL HF LEVEL CH 1 IN CH2IN _ 750 1 8 750 CH 1 OUT CH 2 OUT jid 4 Figure 1 VM 80V Front Rear Panel Features Table 1 VM 80V Front Rear Panel Features Feature Function POWER Illuminated power switch Supplies power to the unit on front panel HF CHANNEL LEVEL CHANNEL 2 HF CHANNEL 1 LEVEL CHANNEL 1 Channel 1 INPUT ae 1 8 Selector Switch Channel 2 INPUT id Channel L OUT Channel 2 OUT Power connector A 3 prong AC connector allows power to be supplied to the unit Directly underneath this connector a fuse holder houses the appropriate fuse KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 7 52 Getting To Know Your VM 10AN Amplifier The Kramer VM 10AN is a compact high quality 1 10 distribution amplifier using BNC connectors for composite video and RCA connectors for stereo audio signals It accepts one set of inputs provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes it to up to ten identical outputs designed to drive monitors projectors and other receiving devices Bandwidth exceeding 70MHz ensures transparent performance with typical video and audio sources Looping inputs make it easy to expand to larger distribution systems The VM 10AN can also b
28. When the switch is set to OFF signals input to the VISCA IN jack are output through the VISCA OUT jack 22 VISCA Command ACK Protocol Command List Command General Command Command Message 81 01 04 38 02 FF Reply Message 90 41 FF ACK 90 51 FF Comments Returns ACK when a command has been accepted and Example Completion Completion when a command has been executed 9042 FF 9052 FF 81 01 04 38 FF 90 60 02 FF Syntax Error Accepted a command which is not supported or a command Example lacking parameters 81 01 04 38 02 FF 90 60 03 FF There are two commands currently being executed and the Example Command Buffer Full command could not be accepted 81 01 04 08 02 FF 90 61 41 FF Could not execute the command in the current mode Example Command Not Executable 90 62 41FF Inquiry Command 81 09 04 38 FF 90 50 02 FF Completion ACK is not returned for the inquiry command Example 81 09 05 38 FF 90 60 02 FF Syntax Error Accepted an incompatible command Example Address Set 88 3001 FF 88 30 02 FF Returned the device address to 1 IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF 88 01 00 01 FF Returned the same command IF_Clear For x 8x 01 00 01 FF z0 50 FF Completion ACK is not returned for this command Command Cancel 8x 2y FF 20 04 FF Returned when the command of the socket specified is canceled Command Canceled Completion for the command canceled is not returned 70
29. and features subject to change without notice Tel em erri cs C 6 Leighton Place Mahwah New Jersey U S A 07430 Phone 201 848 9818 Fax 201 848 9819 www telemetricsinc com CP ITV to Sony EVI D70 RS 422 Kit for Home Run System or the first camera in Daisy Chain Connection The RS 422 converter should be placed between the Telemetrics CP ITV and the VISCA RS 422 port of a Sony EVI D70 in Home Run Communications Mode or the first EVI D70 in a Daisy Chain Communications Mode The converter is powered by a 120VAC input 9VDC output Power Supply included with the unit The Converter and camera are connected with a 24AWG 2 twisted pair cable Serial Cable 24AWG 2 Twisted 92 51349 Pair Cable 1 Customer Supplied RS 422 Converter with Power Supply Sony EVI D70 ITV Control Panel CP ITV D300 TD A c RED A 1 TXD IN 1 BLK 2 TXD IN 2 RD A BK gt 3 RXD 37 RD WHT gt 4 IN 4 5 GND 5 e 4 6 TXD OUT 12V 7 TXD OUT 7 To PS GND BR OUT a To PS 12V LU See Sony Manual for Daisy Chain Connection Note Cable colors shown for Belden 9729 2 twisted pair cable Material List 1 RS 422 Converter 069 Female 422LP9TB B amp Electronics 1 Power Supply
30. command which has already been sent send the IF_Clear command as the next command To cancel one of any two commands which have been sent use the cancel message Cancel Packet Note Cancel 8X 2Y FF Y socket number X 1 to 7 EVI D100 P address socket number The Command canceled error message will be returned for this command but this is not a fault It indicates that the command has been canceled 20 VISCA Device Setting Command Before starting control of the EVI D100 P be sure to send the Address command and the IF_Clear command using the broadcast function For VISCA network administration Address Sets an address of a peripheral device Use when initializing the network and receiving the following network change message Network Change Sent from the peripheral device to the controller when a device is removed from or added to the network The address must be re set when this message is received Packet Note Address 88 30 01 FF Always broadcasted Network Change X038 FF X 9 to F EVI D100 P address 8 VISCA interface command IF Clear Clears the command buffers in the EVI D100 P and cancels the command currently being executed Command Packet Reply Packet Note IF_Clear 8X010001FF X050 FF IF Clear broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF 8801 0001 FF X 1 to 7 EVI D100 P address For inquiry packet X 910 F EVI D100 P address 8 For reply packet VISCA interface and inquiry IF
31. degrees Maximum speed 125 degrees s in 5 72 0 07 degree increments Input output terminals Video output RCA pin jack 1 Vpp 75 ohm unbalanced Synchronization negative Specifications S video output 4 pin mini DIN 1 Input output control terminals RS 232C input 1 output 1 8 pin mini DIN 9600 bps Data 8 bit Stop bit 1 Power terminal JEITA type4 General Input voltage DC 12 V DC 10 8 to 13 V Current consumption 1 1 A at 12 V DC Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Video camera 113 x 120 x 132 mm 4 h x 45 4 x 5 in w h d Remote Commander 56 x 26 x 210 mm 2 IJ x 1 he x 8 s in w h d Mass Video camera 860 g 1 Ib 14 oz Remote Commander 109 g 3 8 oz Dimensions Installation angle x15 degrees to a horizontal surface Supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Power cord 1 Remote Commander 1 Velcro tape 3 sets Operating Instructions 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 46 Specifications Dimensions Front Right side N a NS N T POWER STANDBY y 0 113 4 7 16 H neal Y 132 53 16 J 136 5 53 s Top Bottom Tripod hole 1 4 20UNC ISO1222 20 25 32 113
32. equipment that will meet the needs specific to the venue The following requirements were considered when choosing what equipment to order for the Little Theatre Enough camera coverage to view all angles of a performance Cameras that will respond well to theatrical lighting and effects Camera coverage that does not interfere with the audience Cameras that are able to pan and tilt to follow the action on stage All video needs to be routed into one location Equipment that is easy to setup and relocate We started our considerations by looking at a previously approved proposal prepared by Matt Houstle see appendix C The proposal includes three options the first and third options are similar to previous Live Feed implementations in the Little Theatre They consist of several cameras on tripods that are placed in the audience and controlled by crew members This idea was rejected as the cameras and operators were highly disruptive to the audience and the system suffered from lack of central control The second option which was the option approved consists of two robotic cameras that are controlled by a central system This was deemed preferable because it allows central control of all the cameras and also enables us to place the cameras in places previously inaccessible The cameras can be mounted in the grid where they do not interfere with the audience It was evident that remote controlled cameras were the best option and we researched possibl
33. i i lt T to DC IN 12V Power cord supplied 1 When the camera is connected to a computer with a VISCA cable RS 232C cross type you can operate the camera with the computer To obtain a cable consult the dealer where you bought your camera Main Unit Locations of Controls Front Bottom kello on POWER lamp STANDBY lamp Lens Sensor for the remote commander BACKUP switch VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack IR SELECT switch DC IN 12 V jack 10 11 12 VISCA OUT jack VISCA IN jack IR SELECT switch Set this switch to ON to allow the camera output signals transmitted from the Remote Commander to the Color Video Camera via the VISCA OUT jack to be output When you don t intend to do so set it to OFF 13 030 031 mode switch 4 Set this switch to ON to enable you to operate the Color Video Camera using the VISCA commands for the EVI D30 D31 When you dor t intend to do so set it to OFF You cannot use some of the commands of the EVI D30 D31 even if you set this switch to ON Tripod hole Locations of Controls Remote Commander 1 CAMERA SELECT buttons 17 BACK LIGHT button 2 FOCUS buttons 18 POSITION buttons AUTO button
34. ji in 1snfpe uo 440 9948 onnooxo H O f 41002 94 emu 51204 M ji 1 ued epo 17 VISCA RS 232C Commands Use of RS 232C control software which has been developed based upon this command list may cause malfunction or damage to hardware and software Sony Corporation is not liable for any such damage Overview of VISCA In VISCA the side outputting commands for example a computer is called the controller while the side receiving the commands such as an EVI D100 P is called the peripheral device The EVI D100 P serves as a peripheral device in VISCA In VISCA up to seven peripheral devices like the EVI D100 P can be connected to one controller using communication conforming to the RS 232C standard The parameters of RS 232C are as follows Communication speed 9600 bps Data bits 8 e Start bit 1 Stop bit 1 Non parity MSB first Flow control using XON XOFF and RTS CTS etc is not supported Peripheral devices are connected in a daisy chain As shown in Fig 1 the actual internal connection is a one direction ring so that messages return to the controller via the peripheral devices The devices on the network are assign
35. of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer gt LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES Kramer s liability for any defective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives
36. the set or location of props it might be difficult for the stage manager to see the entire stage With the addition of three cameras hanging in the grid the stage manager can get a second third and fourth supplemental view of the stage This allows the stage manager to see who is ready to enter and exit whether the actors are in places or if all the props are in the right place or in the right hands This technology will be accessible to the entire booth whose occupants are in contact with every production person in the theater There will now be an additional set of eyes which can easily detect something that isn t supposed to be happening notify the appropriate people and fix the condition immediately The house manager can also take advantage of the Live Feed during pre show and intermission The system which will bring Live Feed of the show to the overflow audiences in Riley Commons can be re purposed The house manager has the option to create a slideshow featuring cast bios quotes trivia show announcements upcoming productions and anything else relevant to the show This system can be used to send out announcements regarding the opening of house seating of specific ticket numbers and continuation of the show after intermission This is a very powerful tool for the house manager and the ushers to have 10 The biggest improvement over the original Live Feed system are all the artistic aspects which can now be added to future producti
37. to distribute video audio signals The machine can be inserted in front of a DA allowing the DA to distribute a video signal and two audio signals simultaneously It sends a color video signal and a stereo audio signal in real time using only one standard coax cable The machine maintains the bandwidth of an industrial color video signal and the output signal may be viewed and recorded as a normal video signal By using the VA 11 together with the VA 12 video audio Separator the audio stereo signal may be recovered so audio signals may be sent in a hidden mode to be recovered only by the VA 12 The VA 11 can be used for simplification of security and CCTV installations using existing video coax wiring for video and audio transmissions 611T 611R 611T Fiber Optic Transmitter and 611R Fiber Optic Receiver Part of the KRAMER TOOLS series and designed for studio and other demanding applications these machines in combination may be used to send one of the distributed channels to distances of 5 25Km The full bandwidth 611T and matching 611R use state of the art fiber optic circuitry and allow the user via rear panel trimmers to adjust input and output video levels and high frequency peaking to achieve best performance VIDEO TESTER A new unique patented indispensable tool for the video professional the Video Tester is used to test a video path leading to from an amplifier By pressing only one touch switch it can trace missing signals dis
38. you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer NOTICE This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing of the above mentioned machines is only allowed to a Kramer authorized technician or Engineer Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the express approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the DC power supply provided to supply power to the machine and controllers Please use recommended interconnect cables to connect the machine to controllers and other components For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution
39. 0 Switching the Mode 40 Accepting or Sending Back Commands 41 Translating 42 Specifications bb 46 Precautions 48 The CCD features 380 000 effective picture elements for the EVI D100 and 440 000 for the EVI D100P which enables high resolution shooting n addition to high speed pan tilt action improvement of the noise reduction mechanism lets you use the Color Video Camera for a variety of purposes VISCA lets you operate your Color Video Camera from a computer Up to six combinations of the camera s position and status can be memorized A multi function Remote Commander is provided Thanks to the D30 D31 emulation function you can control your Color Video Camera using the same commands as those used for the EVI D30 D31 Features Connection Video cable not supplied 5 Video input to VIDEO s vigeo cable 1 751 416 11 S Video toSvIpEO not 222 input gt VISCA cable not supplied 0 RS 232C EL D I Computer TV or VCR with a video input jack To VISCA IN of other EVI D100 Ps when connecting to more than one camera AC power adaptor MPA AC1 supplied to AC outlet
40. 019h 1 4000 gt 0011h 1 3500 001Ah 1 6000 0012h 1 6000 001Ah 1 6000 gt 0012h 1 6000 001Bh 1 10000 gt 0013h 1 10000 001Bh 1 10000 gt 0013h 1 10000 Translation when answering inquiry commands The EVI D100 P translates its parameters to the D30 D31 s parameters and sends them back However during the period from the instant the camera accepts the CAM_ Shutter Direct command to the instant the camera accepts another CAM_Shutter or CAM_AE command it sends back the current D30 D31 parameters 43 D30 31 Mode Pan tilt speed The actual speed that is defined by the parameters corresponds to that of the EVI D30 D31 When the camera accepts commands such as Pan tiltDrive Home Reset or CAM_Memory Recall the operation speed is equal to the speed when the D30 D31 mode is OFF Pan Tilt Speed deg sec Speed deg sec Parameters D100 P D30 D31 Parameters D100 P D30 D31 01h 2 0 gt 3 3 Olh 2 0 gt 2 5 02h 2 4 gt 6 7 02h 24 5 0 03h 3 0 gt 10 0 03h 3 0 gt 75 04h 3 7 gt 13 3 04h 3 7 gt 10 0 05h 4 7 gt 16 7 05h 47 gt 12 5 06h 6 1 gt 20 0 06h 6 1 gt 15 0 07h 7 4 gt 23 3 07h 7 4 17 5 08h 9 1 26 7 08h 9 1 20 0 09h 11 30 0 9 11 22 5 14 33 3 14 25 0 OBh 18
41. 1 2 5 111 Val vo 0SS ALl V2 001 21 OWT3 pue 00 8 00 ON8 LOIH IA3 00LG IA3 0 G IA3 5 eu 10 jo3002 00 Q A LI d 2 50w21 ics Inc 6 Leighton Place Mahwah New Jersey U S A 07430 Phone 201 848 9818 Fax 201 848 9819 www telemetricsinc com Telemerr Specifications and features subject to change without notice N Y A AYT 100 11 1 Color Video Camera Technical Manual EVI D100 D100P 2001 Sony Corporation Table of Contents 45 4 14 414345444241144 163 15411842641 42241141 44 3 ConnecUon ii cocoa ius Hc Ru x US adr Eg 4 Locations of Controls 5 Basic Functions 7 Overview of Functions 7 Initial Values and Backup 11 Memory Position preset Function 12 Mode 13 Command List 18 VISCA RS 232C Commands 18 EVI D100 P Commands 25 D30 D31 Mode 40 OVervIeW xir dn dct ae dco ISIN 4
42. 1 0 dB 00 3 dB AE Manual The shutter speed 20 steps iris 18 steps and gain 8 steps can be set freely by the user AE Bright The bright control function adjusts both gain and iris using an internal algorithm according to a brightness level freely set by the user Exposure is controlled by gain when dark and by iris when bright As both gain and iris are fixed this mode is used when exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity Only when the AE mode is set to Full Auto or Shutter Priority can you switch the mode to Bright Gain IRIS AGC OPEN MAX IRIS curve Gain curve CLOSE MIN Y Dark lt gt lt Controlled by gain Bright Controlled by IRIS Bright limit which controllable for this unit Basic Functions Data lris Gain Data Iris Gain 17 F1 8 18 dB 0B F4 8 0 dB 16 1 8 15 dB 0A F5 6 0 dB 15 1 8 12 dB 09 F6 8 0 dB 14 1 8 9 dB 08 F8 0 dB 13 1 8 6 dB 07 F9 6 0 dB 12 1 8 3 dB 06 F11 0 dB 11 1 8 0 dB 05 F14 0 dB 10 F2 0 dB 04 F16 0 dB OF 2 4 0 dB 03 F19 0 dB OE F2 8 0 dB 02 F22 0 dB 0 F3 4 0 dB 01 F28 0 dB 0C F4 0 dB 00 CLOSE 0 dB When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the Bright mode the shutter speed set in the Shutter Priority mode is maintained After that you can set the shutter speed as you wish independent of the Bright mode control AE Shutter Aut
43. 5 4 15 2 1 0 34 Command List Other inquiry commands 1 2 Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Bit Comments Byte Bit Comments T 7 0 6 6 0 5 5 0 4 4 0 0 y0 6 5 0 2 2 Digital Effect Mode 1 1 0 Off 1 Still 2 Flash 3 Lumi 4 Trail 0 0 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 1 3 50 7 3 2 2 Digital Effect Level 1 1 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 Power 1 On 0 Off 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 5 4 0 8 4 0 3 Freeze 1 On 0 Off 3 0 2 LR Reverse 1 On 0 Off 2 0 1 Wide 16 9 Full 1 On 0 Off 1 0 0 Wide Cinema 1 On 0 Off 0 0 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 2 Data screen 1 On 0 Off 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 i 4 0 3 0 3 0 2 Picture Effect Mode 2 0 1 0 Off 1 Pastel 2 Neg Art 3 Sepia 4 B amp W 1 0 0 5 Solarize 6 Mosaic 7 Slim 8 Stretch 0 0 35 Command List Other inquiry commands 2 2 Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 12 3 2 0 1 0 0 System 1
44. 64 FF y0 50 00 FF Off y0 50 01 FF Still y0 50 02 FF Flash y0 50 03 FF Lumi y0 50 04 FF Trail CAM DigitalEffectLevelInq 8x 09 04 65 FF y0 50 pp FF pp Effect Level CAM MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 FF p Last Access Memory No DatascreenInq 8x 09 06 06 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off Pan tiltModeInq 8x 09 06 10 FF y0 50 pq rs FF pars Pan Tilter Status Pan tiltMaxSpeedInq 8x 09 06 11 FF 70 50 ww zz FF ww Pan Max Speed zz Tilt Max Speed Pan tiltPosInq 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 Ow Ow Ow Ow www Pan Position Oz Oz 02 Oz FF 7777 Tilt Position VideoSystemInq 8x 09 06 23 FF y0 50 00 FF NTSC y0 50 01 FF PAL CAM DeviceTypelnq 8x 09 00 02 FF y0 50 gg gg gggg Vender ID 0001 Sony VersionIng hh hh jj jj kk FF hhhh Model ID jjjj ROM Version kk Socket Number 2 IR_ReceiveReturn y0 07 7D 01 04 00 FF Power ON OFF y0 07 7D 01 04 07 FF Zoom tele wide y0 07 7D 01 04 38 FF AF On Off y0 07 7D 01 04 33 FF CAM Backlight y0 07 7D 01 04 3F FF CAM Memory y0 07 7D 01 06 01 FF Pan tiltDrive 30 EVI D100 P Block Inquiry Command List Command List Lens control system inquiry commands 1 2 Command Packet 8x 09
45. 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Bit Comments Byte Bit Comments 7 7 0 6 6 0 5 5 0 0 0 6 2 3 3 2 2 Focus Near Limit H 0 0 7 7 0 6 6 0 5 5 0 4 4 0 1 50 7 3 3 2 2 i Focus Near Limit L 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 2 8 3 3 2 2 Zoom Position HH 1 Focus Position HH 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 3 9 3 3 2 2 i Zoom Position HL 1 Focus Position HL 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 4 10 3 3 2 2 i Zoom Position LH Focus Position LH 0 0 7 0 7 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 4 0 5 11 3 3 2 2 i Zoom Position LL 7 Focus Position LL 0 0 31 Command List Lens control system inquiry commands 2 2 Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Comments 0 Byte 12 13 AF Sens 1 High 0 Low Digital Zoom 1 On 0 Off Focus Mode 1 Auto 0 Manual c 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 14 3 0 2 0 1 Focus Command 1 0 Stopped 0 Zoom Command 1 0 Stopped 7 6 5 4 15 FF 3 2 32 Command List Camera control system inquiry commands 1 2 Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF
46. 80V 1 6 Distribution Amplifier D Photos E Videos 44 Appendix A Log of Hours Tristan Spoor Date Hours Activity May 4 1 First IQP meeting May 9 3 Prep for planning meeting May 10 2 Planning meeting May 11 6 Equipment Gathering Sorting May 12 4 Inventory May 13 3 Research May 14 4 Research and Project Proposal May 16 8 Project Proposal Research May 17 3 Project Meeting and Some Editing may 18 5 Project Proposal and Camera Experimentation May 19 8 Project Proposal Equipment Ordering May 20 3 Project Meeting May 213 4 Order Pricing Theatre Camera Work May 23 6 Rewriting Project Proposal May 24 4 Meetings May 25 8 Research Camera Work May 26 8 Camera Work Brainstorming Meeting May 27 6 Meeting Reading Take Me Out Miscellaneous correspondence May 28 8 Reading Brainstorming Writing May 30 6 Brainstorming Writing Camera Work May 31 6 Table of Contents and Creative Ideas Writing June 1 4 Meetings June 274 6 Table of Contents Six Characters Ideas June 3 6 Camera Work Six Characters Ideas June 4 8 Meetings Six Characters Brainstorming June 6 7 Project Proposal Six Characters Miscellaneous correspondence June 7 4 Meetings June 8 6 Proposal June 9 5 Meetings June 10 5 Planning Meeting Project Proposal June 14 4 Paper Writing June 15 2 Paper Writing June 16 3 Paper Writing June 17 2 Paper Writng June 18 3 Paper Writng June 21 5 Paper Writing Small Equipme
47. EVI D100 P EVI D100 P EVI D100 P QE 359 GI TO VISCA IN of anoth 100 BNC VISCA 8 pin To SE 800 Mat din Video Switcher To Telemetrics CP ITV D300 Camera Controler 34 Figure 6 Video switch and distribution amplifier plug chart Video in f from Video In Camera 1 from from Camera2 Camera 3 BNC INPUT s gt INPUT ame AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT b c AUX 1 AUX 2 1 2 Co 0 0 ale r OW Oh 8 8 8 D AS Em DC14 4V 18V 70W 0 lt 0 MONITOR oy MONITOR py py ov OUTPUT in in iN our vioto o iN 6 jin vioto jin VIOEO A N DIGITAL OUT Video Out to Kramer VM 80V Distribution Amplifier Moser 627256 To Riley Vestibule 35 Figure 7 Plug guide The Beta Test The beta test of the new and improved Live Feed system occurred on July 15 17 2010 during WPI s premier of Dark Play or Stories for Boys The original system included three cameras in the open theatre default positions For the beta test we used TVs which were borrowed from the ATC Future IQP groups or Live Feed designers can invest in TVs as a permanent addition to the theatre The beta test featured a TV in the green room for actors and a TV in Riley Commons for the house The final TV was used in the Live F
48. Numeric buttons Button 1 also works as the STD FAR button button Button 2 also works as the REV button NEAR button PRESET button MANUAL button RESET button 3 DATA SCREEN button 9 PAN TILT RESET button 4 PAN TILT button 10 ZOOM buttons Arrow buttons SLOW T button HOME button SLOW W button 5 L R DIRECTION SET button FAST T button FAST W button 6 POWER switch Basic Functions Overview of Functions Zoom The EVI D100 P uses an 10x optical zoom lens And its digital zoom function allows you to zoom up to 40x Optical 10x f 3 1 to 31 mm F 1 8 to F 2 9 The horizontal angle of view is approximately 65 degrees wide end to 6 6 degrees tele end Digital zoom increases the picture element size and reduces the resolution Extended control of zoom Direct zoom position Zoom speed selection 8 speeds Digital zoom can be switched ON OFF Focus The minimum focus distance is 100 mm at the optical wide end and 600 mm at the optical tele end and is independent of the digital zoom The AutoFocus AF function automatically adjusts the focus position to maximise the high frequency content of the picture in a center measurement area taking into consideration the high luminance and strong contrast components Note AVOID 24 hour continuous use of the autofocus This may cause lens malfunction All of these settings are performed via RS 232C control If the RS 232C is not used white balance
49. PAL 0 NTSC 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 e 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 14 2 0 1 0 0 0 7 6 5 4 15 2 1 0 36 VISCA Command Setting Values Exposure control Shutter Speed 10000 10000 6000 6000 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 1000 725 600 500 425 350 300 250 215 180 150 125 120 100 100 90 75 60 50 30 25 Exposure Comp Command List NTSC PAL 37 Zoom values and focal length for reference Zoom values Focal length mm 0000h 3 1 OE6Dh 4 65 188Eh 6 2 2507h 9 3 2B82h 12 4 3130h 15 5 352Eh 18 6 385Dh 21 7 3B48h 24 8 3E01h 27 9 4000h 31 5000h 41 3 6000h 62 7000h 124 1 Values when an object is 2 m away from the front surface of the lens Focus values Focus Near limit values and object distance for reference Focus value limit value Object distance m 1161h 20 116Dh 18 122Ah 16 123Ch 14 12F3h 12 13C2h 10 151Eh 8 1536h 6 1844h 4 226Fh 2 3F2Ah 1 5 40AAh 1 62C9h 0 5 82 1 0 1
50. Project Number LT10 Design and Implementation of a Live Feed System for WPI s Little Theatre An Interactive Qualifying Project Report Submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science By Peter Borge Tristan Spoor July 31 2010 Approved Professor Susan Vick Advisor Thomas L Collins III Advisor Abstract Design and Implementation of a Live Feed System for WPI s Little Theatre documents an IQP for the WPI Drama Theatre division of the Department of Humanities and Arts and Masque We developed and implemented a Live Feed system for the Little Theatre and expanded our technical theatre definition to include Live Feed This document contains plans and design ideas for academic theatre students to incorporate Live Feed into their shows Acknowledgments Our Advisors Susan Vick Thomas L Collins III The Academic Technology Center ATC and Bruce Fiene Patrick Crowe Andrew Wilkins and Rick Desilets for their support The Department of Humanities and Arts and specifically Karen Hassett and Mary Cotnoir Table of Contents 1 LA T nae 2 Acknowledemells 3 Fable OF COMES ESSE 4 Authorship eb E 5 Table of Figures Cn usa 6 Project Proposal uu
51. Standard 8x 01 04 08 02 FF Near Standard 8x 01 04 08 03 FF Far Variable 8x 01 04 08 2p FF p Speed parameter 0 Low to 7 High 8 steps Near Variable 8x 01 04 08 3p FF Direct 8x 01 04 48 Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs Focus Position 1000 Far to 8400 Near Auto Focus 8x 01 04 38 02 FF AF ON OFF Manual Focus 8x 01 04 38 03 FF Auto Manual 8x 01 04 38 10 FF One Push Trigger 8x 01 04 18 01 FF One push AF trigger Infinity 8x 01 04 18 02 FF Forced infinity AF Sens High 8x 01 04 58 02 FF AF sensitivity High Low AF Sens Low 8x 01 04 58 03 FF Near Limit 8x 01 04 28 Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs Focus Near Limit Position 1000 Far to 8400 Near CAM WB Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF Normal Auto Indoor 8x 01 04 35 01 FF Indoor mode Outdoor 8x 01 04 35 02 FF Outdoor mode One Push WB 8x 01 04 35 03 FF One push WB mode ATW 8x 01 04 35 04 FF Auto tracing white balance Manual 8x 01 04 35 05 FF Manual control mode One Push Trigger 8x 01 04 10 05 FF One push WB trigger CAM RGain Reset 8x 01 04 03 00 FF Manual control of R Gain Up 8x 01 04 03 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 03 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 43 Op 0q Or Os FF pars R Gain 0000 to OOff 256 steps 25 EVI D100 P Command List 2 4 Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_BGain Reset 8x 01 04 04 00 FF Manual control of B Gain Up 8x 01 04 04 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 04 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 44 Or Os FF pqrs B Gain 0000 to OOff 256 steps CAM AB Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Autom
52. TV D 400 L1100 CA ITV D 100 L1500 CA ITV D 500 Video Switcher L1200 CA ITV D 200 Cables gt 500 use Rs422 kit Comprehensive CVG SW61CS Control Cable Remote Control 10 CA ITV V10 imd Cable a aa 127 Remote Panel only MN 1 25 CA ITV P25 available with daisy D hor E chain configuration CP ITV D300 CP ITV D300 For Plenum cables use part number CA ITV DP XXX where XXX feet System with Home Run Wiring 0 000000 0 je lt Control Cable 0 6 CA ITV DIN 6 Extension Cable Optional 0 25 CA ITV DIN 25 025 CA ITV D 25 1150 CA ITV D 50 0100 CA ITV D 100 L1200 CA ITV D 200 L1300 CA ITV D 300 L1400 CA ITV D 400 CAMERA lt gt 11500 CA ITV D 500 t PRESET L 91 Los PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 Remote Panel only available with daisy 2 zoom chain configuration lt d MO SO CP ITV D300 For Plenum cables use part number CA ITV DP XXX where XXX feet Mounting Brackets O Ceiling Mounting Bracket CAM CMBKT Wall Mounting Bracket CAM WMBKT Ceiling Mount with Dome Vu CAM CMDM E Specifications
53. a permanent Live Feed with appropriate documentation is instrumental to creating new experiences in the Little Theatre Our Live Feed system will provide easy to use technology that can be applied in all productions in the theatre whether it is as a tool for the production staff or the centerpiece of a show It will be fully expandable allowing for future updates to the equipment This project will provide resources immediately available for current students to use the new system and will offer new techniques to designers and directors In many ways the use of Live Feed is a well documented process that has been in use since the first live television broadcast Live Feed technology can be applied as a utility to provide a view of the performance inside and outside the theatre to create special effects or as an artistic tool to enhance live performances Previously Live Feed has been limited to sharing performances in the Little theatre with Riley Commons We are taking an in depth look on how Live Feed can be expanded for far greater usage With this project we will take on the installation of a permanent Live Feed in the Little Theatre Designs for lighting sound and scenery are developed and implemented several weeks before the first technical rehearsal while Live Feed is often left until the last minute Live Feed has been employed in many professional theatres including London s National Theatre Washington s Pacific Place Theatre and
54. ase Audio THD N K Factor Dimensions W D H Weight Power Source VM 80V 1 8 Video Distribution Amplifier 2 Composite single component video 1Vpp 75ohm on BNCS with termination switches 2x4 Composite single component video 1Vpp 75ohm on BNCs DC or AC internal jumper selection 74 dB NA 2330 MHz 3dB 2 Vpp 0 12 0 5Deg NA lt 0 1 22 cm x 18cm 4 5 8 7 x 7 x 1 8 1 3 Kg 2 9lbs Approx 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 10VA VM 10AN 1 10 AV Distribution Amplifier 1 video looping 1Vpp 75ohm on BNC with a termination switch 1 stereo audio 1Vpp 50 K ohm on RCAs 10 video 1Vpp 75ohm on BNCs 10 stereo audio 1Vpp 100 ohm on RCAs DC AC internally selectable gt 89dB 1V audio 74dB video 20 kHz 1dB gt 77 MHz 3dB 2 5 Vpp 0 3396 0 26Deg 0 02596 0 0596 24 5 cm x 16 cm x 5cm 9 6 x 6 3 x 2 1 8 Kg 4 Ibs Approx 230V AC 50Hz 115V USA 10 5VA KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 3 HOW DOI STARTED The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time Taking 15 minutes to read the manual may save you a few hours later You don t even have to read the whole manual If the section doesn t apply to you you don t have to spend your time reading it 4 UNPACKING AND CONTENTS The items contained in your Kramer VM amplifier package are listed below Please save the original box and packaging m
55. aterials for possible future shipment of the amplifier gt The amplifier gt AC power cable where applicable gt User Manual gt Rubber feet For additional information regarding optional cables and additional accessories contact your Kramer dealer 4 1 Optional Accessories The following Kramer accessories can enhance implementation of your amplifier gt Rack Adapter Used to install small machines in a standard 1U rack One or more machines may be installed in each adapter gt BNC Y Connector Splits the incoming signal for looping purposes to enable connection of additional machine gt SP 40 video audio Processor Serially connected between the video audio source and the VM amplifier for video and audio processing The machine is a high quality processor used for video control and correction in duplication and production studios camera control luminance and white balance correction The SP 40 is capable of Composite to Y C conversion and bi directional Transcoding The machine allows video gain control down to full fade definition control contrast control color saturation control black level control audio mix control for mixing between the selected source and an audio AUX source and a screen splitter control for before after comparison The unique limiter switch in the SP 40 allows true signal limiting and special effects SP 11 video audio Processor can be serially connected between the vide
56. atic exposure mode Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF Manual control mode Shutter Priority 8x 01 04 39 0A FF Shutter priority automatic exposure mode Tris Priority 8x 01 04 39 0B FF Iris priority automatic exposure mode Gain Priority 8x 01 04 39 0C FF Gain priority automatic exposure mode Bright 8x 01 04 39 0D FF Bright mode Manual control Shutter Auto 8x 01 04 39 1A FF Automatic shutter mode Iris Auto 8x 01 04 39 1B FF Automatic iris mode Gain Auto 8x 01 04 39 1C FF Automatic gain mode CAM SlowShutter Auto 8x 01 04 5A 02 FF Slow shutter Auto Manual Manual 8x 01 04 5A 03 FF CAM Shutter Reset 8x 01 04 0A 00 FF Shutter setting Up 8x 01 04 0A 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0A 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4A Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs Shutter Position 0000 NTSC 1 4 PAL 1 3 to 0013 1 10000 sec 20 steps CAM Iris Reset 8x 01 04 OB 00 FF Iris setting Up 8x 01 04 0B 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0B 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4B Op Or Os FF pars Iris Position 0000 close to 0011 F1 8 18 steps CAM Gain Reset 8x 01 04 0C 00 FF Gain setting Up 8x 01 04 0C 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0C 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4C Op 0q Or 0s FF pqrs Gain Position 0000 3 dB to 0007 18 dB 8 steps CAM Bright Reset 8x 01 04 0D 00 FF Bright setting Up 8x 01 04 0D 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0D 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4D Op 0q Or Os FF pars Bright Position 0000 close 0 dB to 0017 F1 8 18 dB 24 steps at 3
57. between the video audio source and the VM amplifier the machine is a high quality video stereo amplifier which compensates for video and audio signal losses when long cables are used In any video audio setup requiring considerable distances between video audio source and acceptors signal loss and thus depreciation in the quality of both picture and sound is a real problem To prevent this phenomenon a VM 9S amplifier is installed adjacent to the video audio source KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 4 VS 4E A precision mechanical 4x4 video audio switcher Several video audio sources may be connected to its inputs for switching The machine may be used in every application where easy and fast video and audio source selection is needed and for high isolation between inputs All unselected inputs are internally terminated with 75 Ohm resistors The VS 4E switches video SDI and any other high frequency signals The VS 4E is housed in a small enclosure occupying very little desk space VS 81AV A precision mechanical 8x1 video stereo audio switcher Several video audio sources may be connected to its inputs for switching The machine offers fast and easy video audio source and acceptor selection The VS 81AV provides high isolation between inputs and outputs and all unselected video inputs are internally terminated with 75 Ohm resistors The VS 81AV is housed in a professional 19 rack mountable enclosure VS 801xl 8 1 Composite or Single Component vi
58. d all three cameras in the grid in the default locations along the south and east walls and in the northeast corner Originally all cabling for the cameras was to be run through the trough a place to run cables high in the ceiling see appendix D in the Little Theatre but we decided it would be better to run the cables through the grid This decision was made because the artistic needs of these cameras require more mobility and the cameras should be easy to adapt to new designs As their positions are always useful The cables which are not connected to the cameras will be stationary and are run through the trough These are the cables which run to the booth and to the green room as their positions are always useful 24 Design Handbook On the following pages we will present a series of camera plots for use within the Little Theatre The designs should be used as general guidelines when setting up the Live Feed with the acknowledgment that each design needs to be customized to meet the needs of the show General Guidelines e Each camera should have an unobstructed view of the stage cameras may need to shift around the needs of the lighting and or set designer e The cameras should have the best views of the most used and important areas of the stage this may mean using a camera for only a few important shots of a hard to view location Cameras should be placed and angled so as to always capture the faces of actors for shows that r
59. d in all future shows in the Little Theatre at WPI The project will consist of three main phases The first phase will consist of researching how Live Feed is used and then coming up with ways it can be used in the theatre The second phase focuses on implementing the design and creating the resources that we will make available with the Live Feed equipment The third and final phase will apply the new system during the Sunburns 2010 performance Each of the phases is broken down as follows Phase 1 How do you practically transmit a performance from one location to another e What systems have others created and how do they use them e What artistic uses could the system have in the Little Theatre How could Live Feed be used to streamline the front of house and lobby experience How could Live Feed be used as a tool by the Stage Manager e Specific plans for the shows Take Me Out and Six Characters in Search of an Author Phase 2 e Take the results of phase one and create a list of equipment Generate pricing quotes and alter the list to fit our budget Purchase the equipment list Receive equipment and install it in the Little Theatre Experiment with the installation learning its strengths and weaknesses Write all appropriate guides and documentation Phase 3 will take place in July and we will provide the following for Sunburns e Live Feed in the green room booth and vestibule e A method to display relevant
60. dB CAM ExpComp On 8x 01 04 3E 02 FF Exposure compensation ON OFF Off 8x 01 04 3E 03 FF Reset 8x 01 04 OE 00 FF Exposure compensation amount setting Up 8x 01 04 OE 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 OE 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4E Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs ExpComp Position 0000 10 5 dB to 000E 10 5 dB 15 steps at 1 5 dB CAM BackLight On 8x 01 04 33 02 FF Back light compensation ON OFF Off 8x 01 04 33 03 FF 26 EVI D100 P Command List 3 4 Command List Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM Aperture Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF Aperture control Up 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 Or Os FF pars Aperture Gain 0000 to 16 steps Initial value 5 CAM_Wide Off 8x 01 04 60 00 FF Wide mode setting Cinema 8x 01 04 60 01 FF 16 9 Full 8x 01 04 60 02 FF CAM_LR_Reverse On 8x 01 04 61 02 FF Mirror image ON OFF Off 8x 01 04 61 03 FF CAM_Freeze On 8x 01 04 62 02 FF Still image ON OFF Off 8x 01 04 62 03 FF CAM PictureEffect Off 8x 01 04 63 00 FF Picture effect setting Pastel 8x 01 04 63 01 FF NegArt 8x 01 04 63 02 FF Sepia 8x 01 04 63 03 FF B amp W 8x 01 04 63 04 FF Solarize 8x 01 04 63 05 FF Mosaic 8x 01 04 63 06 FF Slim 8x 01 04 63 07 FF Stretch 8x 01 04 63 08 FF CAM_DigitalEffect Off 8x 01 04 64 00 FF Digital effect setting Still 8x 01 04 64 01 FF Flash 8x 01 04 64 02 FF Lumi 8x 01
61. deo amp unbalanced audio switcher Several video audio sources may be connected to its inputs for switching The machine provides truly effortless switching between eight video and unbalanced audio inputs and one output Switching is done during vertical interval either of source 1 or of the video available on the external sync socket The switcher may be controlled by touch buttons or by contact closure via a remote socket on the back of the machine Video signal bandwidth is 225 MHz typical allowing the machine to be used in the most demanding applications TP 1 video Line Transmitter If a DA output is sent over a distance of 100 meters or more it is necessary to convert the signal to twisted pair type The TP 1 sends a color video signal over long distances using telephone wire or any other twisted pair wire thus extending the range of operation of a DA The TP 1 maintains the bandwidth of an industrial color video signal up to several hundred meters and of broadcast quality up to 12 MHz signals up to 100 meters At shorter distances as in a studio bandwidth of 30MHz is easily achieved By using the KRAMER TP 1 together with the TP 2 video Line Receiver coax wiring in a studio for example can be completely eliminated The TP 1 can also be used for simplification of security and CCTV installations and for teleconferencing in offices and hospitals using existing unused intercom or telephone wiring 11 video audio Combiner Used
62. derations The new camera system allows for many new artistic additions to live productions in the Little Theatre However not all of these new artistic ideas can be specifically applied to Six Characters in Search of an Author or to Take Me Out Some of these additional special effects are e The types of effects which would prove difficult to do in the theater such as o Snow Hail Rain Thunder Lightning O O O O e Actions which can t easily be done in the theater o Driving Flying Racing Boating Sex Nudity O O O O e The use of pre recorded material o entire scene could be done somewhere else such as live feed from the vestibule or from Alden Hall o We could present a play within a play e Live feed of the audience o This feed could be turned around and re broadcast during the show o It could be compiled and projected to show the audience another audience o Projection could be used to create the effect of a TV e Pre recorded projection can be used to enhance lighting and set e Remote viewing of a live performance set up for special circumstances e Alternate methods of viewing the stage o Bird s Eye View top down o Ant s Perspective bottom up e Pre recorded projection can be used to display two overlapping scenes e An actor s interaction with live or recorded material using a projector or a TV as part of the set 2 Equipment Every theatre has different requirements and it is important to select
63. e implementations There were two major types of cameras we found one that was developed for use primarily in security systems and another that was developed for use in web conferencing and other remote activities that require a camera The security cameras had the advantage of being easy to control and able to cover a large area with a single camera The downside was that as the recording quality of the camera improved the price rose steeply Web conferencing cameras were more reasonably priced 22 and came with features that would improve their use in the theatre With this in mind we built our final order which included three robotic cameras that could be controlled from one central control unit We then considered how these cameras would be set up and the distances that cables would have to cover With these numbers we settled on our final order Item Sony EVI D100 Sony CP IT V D300 VISCA MDX8 50 B B 100 Kramer VM 80V Unit of Measure Description 3 Camera Sony Robocams 1 Controller Remote control for EVI D100 6 50 Cable Control Cables for EVI D100 8 100 cable Composite Video Cables 1 amplifier 1 to 6 Distribution Amplifier Unit Price 800 00 1 175 00 55 00 35 00 265 00 Discount Extension 0 00 2 400 00 0 00 1 175 00 0 00 330 00 0 00 280 00 0 00 265 00 Total 4 450 00 23 Installation The original installation of the cameras will be used for the Sunburns summer show We ve installe
64. e mounted in a standard 19 rack using the RK 10 kit which holds one unit in two vertical spaces Front Rear panel features of the VM 10AN are described in Figure 2 and Table 2 KRAMER Video Audio Distributor 9 10 Ol vh 230VAC 0700000000 INPUT 1 750 LOOP VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUTS zi Figure 2 VM 10AN Front Rear Panel Features Table 2 VM 10AN Front Rear Panel Features Feature Function POWER Illuminated power switch Supplies power to the unit on front panel INPUT Video and audio inputs TERMINATION pushbutton Selects 75ohm or HI Z impedance pressed 7S5ohm For looping select 2 LOOP Video and audio loop connectors VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUTS 10 amplified and buffered video and audio stereo outputs Power connector A 3 prong power cord allows power to be supplied to the unit 6 INSTALLATION The amplifier is provided with four rubber feet packed in a separate bag Fit the feet to the unit place it on the table remote from heat generating sources and make the required connections Use a rack adapter in case a rack installation is required see section 4 1 Rack Adapters in which case do not attach the feet KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 8 7 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES Video sources and output devices such as amplifiers or recorders may be connected to
65. eces working together e Would require finding additional projectors Variations One possible variation involves using live actors in the final scene The Characters could move and speak around the stage increasing the chaos of the ending scene We could equip the actors with wireless mics so that when they speak it could be added to the cacophany Another possibility when introducing live characters is to record them using the Live Feed cameras and display them simultaneously This would result in people seeming to see doubles of the Characters 13 Show Six Characters in Search of an Author Effect Paz s Back Room Setup e Camera e Projector The Camera is set up in an external location that is the idealized view of the back room Scene As the scene opens instead of revealing in a mirror we reveal the scene on the projector This recording should be of the idealized room and should include all the appropriate Characters in mirroring positions As the scene progresses the projection becomes dimmer and dimmer until it finally fades out leaving only the stage to tell the story Advantages e Easy to implement e Helps frame the two different settings e Making the recording mirror what is taking place on stage Challenges e Making the recording mirror what is taking place on stage Variations Setup a room that is hidden back stage so that the Characters could be live projected and move between the two rooms 14 Show
66. ed addresses Command List The address of the controller is fixed at 0 The addresses of the peripheral devices are 1 2 3 in order starting from the one nearest the controller The address of the peripheral device is set by sending address commands during the initialization of the network The VISCA devices each have a VISCA IN and VISCA OUT connector Set the DTR input the S output of the controller of VISCA IN to H when controlling VISCA equipment from the controller Fig 1 VISCA network configuration VISCA Controller VISCA Equipment 1 VISCA is a protocol which controls consumer camcorders developed by Sony VISCA is a trademark of Sony Corporation 18 VISCA Communication Specifications VISCA packet structure The basic unit of VISCA communication is called a packet Fig 2 The first byte of the packet is called the header and comprises the sender s and receiver s addresses For example the header of the packet sent to the EVI D100 P assigned address 1 from the controller address 0 is hexadecimal 81H The packet Command List sent to the EVI D100 P assigned address 2 is 82H In the command list as the header is 8X input the address of the EVI D100 P at X The header of the reply packet from the EVI D100 P assigned address 1 is 90H The packet from the EVI D100 P assigned address 2 is AOH Some of the commands for se
67. ed in with a pre created video sequence of the Characters Scene A large projection across the mural displays a large group of characters actors authors The Six Characters are already standing in place when the projection comes up They fill the six spots where their images are being displayed and after a few moments they can step forward away from the wall where the projection is and enter the scene The ending scene opens with sounds being played from the speakers hidden throughout the theatre The sounds start off distorted and distant and slowly become closer and clearer As the sound transitions the audience begins to see short video clips of the Characters displayed at random around the theatre The sound should continue to build until there is a cacophony of voices As the sound is building to this point the projections on the wall become longer and more frequent As the Sound crescendos there is a whirl of Characters projected all throughout the theatre At the crescendo the sound focuses to the wall where the mural is located and the projections shut off until only the central mural is projected Here we catch the final glimpse of the Characters in line before it all fades away Advantages e All the separate processes are simple to achieve e Makes use of the intimacy of the Little Theatre e Integrates the audience into the show e Each ending would be unique to each show Challenges e Difficult to orchestrate all the separate pi
68. eed control center There were also wires in place to connect another TV in the booth as well as a second TV in Riley Commons The main aspects of the control center were the digital video switcher and the camera controller The digital video switcher provided smooth transitions between each camera as well as other artistic effects such as mosaic tiling or color distortion The other key part was the camera controller which we used to zoom focus angle and otherwise adjust each of the three cameras individually For opening night we had all available TV s and cameras set up and ready to broadcast Our setup only accounts for cameras and live video thus we did not run sound out into Riley Commons If sound becomes a desired feature for actors the production staff and or overflow audiences it can be added in the future There were various areas of improvement in our implementation The first and most important lesson learned is that the production staff needs to be informed of the capabilities of Live Feed system far in advance Informing them early allows the staff to create designs that utilize the Feed Another concerning area is how cables are run from the vestibule into Riley Commons The cables should not be run through the door hinges as this can result in damage to the cables A final word of advice is to set up all your systems at least two weeks before tech rehearsals start This allows you to make sure the system is working as intended and a
69. ely extensively on hats this may present a need to place cameras on the floor level e In the Little Theatre it is important to create camera plots to make sure they provide adequate coverage e Be aware of where lights are placed do not place a camera where it catches the spill of a light e Most importantly remember what the purpose of your design is for keep in mind what the stage manager can and cannot see from the booth do not forget the artistic aspects that may be presented to your show The following plots include setups for four different stage layouts Each plot is presented on a grid layout with the audience indicated by the yellow shading The colored lines represent the default angle on the camera and the shading represents problem areas for the camera The layouts are supplemented by photos from each of the camera vantage points Also included are diagrams for the appropriate plug setups 25 x C 44 n Figure 1a Standard camera plot 27 Thrust with audience near the doors e Figure 2a Thrust with audience ne 29 Thrust with audience near the booth 4 Booth m Figure 3a Thrust with audience near booth camera plot 30 31 32 lt 3 Figure 4a Theatre in the round camera plot 33 Figure 5 Camera plug chart Sony Sony Sony
70. er is on the mode of the camera will not change At the moment you turn the D30 D31 mode on or off the data backed up in the camera is erased and the settings return to their initial values 40 Accepting or Sending Back Commands When accepting commands D30 31 Mode Type of command D30 D31 mode on D30 D31 mode off NotExecutable message SyntaxError message Common to both the D30 D31 and Common parameters Accepts as is D100 P Different parameters Translates the D30 D31 s parameters to Accepts as is those of the D100 P CAM_Memory Reset Memorized data items are erased and Memorized data items are erased camera settings return to initial values Only for the D100 P Refuses and sends back the Accepts as is NotExecutable message Only for the D30 D31 Refuses and sends back the Refuses and sends back the When accepting inquiry commands Type of command D30 D31 mode on D30 D31 mode off NotExecutable message Common to both the D30 D31 and Common parameters Sends back parameters common to both the D30 D31 and D100 P D100 P Different parameters Sends back the D30 D31 s parameters Sends back the D100 P s parameters translated from those of the D100 P Only for the D100 P Refuses and sends back the Sends back the D100 P s parameters NotExecutable message Only for the D30 D31 Refuses and sends back the Refuses and sends back the SyntaxError message 41 T
71. g Camera Theatre Work Rewriting Project Proposal Meetings Research Camera Work Table of Contents and Creative Idea Writing Meetings Proposal Writing Meetings Planning Meeting Project Proposal Meetings Table of Contents 6 Characters Brainstorming Camera Work 6 Characters Brainstorming Project Proposal 6 Characters Brainstorming Meetings Project Proposal Meeting with Research Librarian Meetings Planning Meeting Project Proposal Meetings Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing 46 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 279 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 July 1 h h h h h h h h 24 August 1 August 279 August 3 Total Hours gt lt Q AD 00 0 0 N N QN Q O 280 Paper Writing Meetings Installation Installation Installation Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Sunburns Setup Sunburns Setup Sunburns Setup Sunburns Setup Sunburns Setup Live Feed OP Vacation Paper Writing and Editing Paper Writing Paper Editing Paper Writing Paper Work Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Writing Paper Editing Paper Work and Editing Paper Work and Editing Meeting Paper Work and Editing 47 Show Effect
72. gt 36 7 OBh 18 gt 27 5 OCh 22 gt 40 0 0Ch 22 gt 30 0 ODh 27 gt 43 3 27 32 5 34 467 OEh 34 35 0 OFh 42 gt 50 0 OFh 42 gt 37 5 10h 52 gt 53 3 10h 52 gt 40 0 11h 65 gt 56 7 11h 65 gt 42 5 12h 81 gt 60 0 12h 81 gt 45 0 13h 100 gt 63 3 13h 100 gt 47 5 14h 125 gt 66 7 14h 125 gt 50 0 15h 155 70 0 16h 190 gt 73 3 17h 240 gt 76 7 18h 300 gt 80 0 44 Pan tilt position Pan position Cameras Parameters EVI D30 D31 FC90h 100 degrees to 0370h 100 degrees EVI D100 P FA60h 100 degrees to 05A0h 100 degrees Tilt position Cameras Parameters EVI D30 D31 FED4h 25 degrees to 012Ch 25 degrees EVI D100 P FE98h 25 degrees to 0168h 25 degrees Translation of commands Accepting parameters Translation Pan position Multiplies received parameters by 18 11 Tilt position Multiplies received parameters by 6 5 D30 D31 D100 P Pan Tilt Pan Tilt FC90h gt FA60h FED4h FE15h FE98h FFFDh gt FFFBh FFFCh FFFEh gt FFFDh FFFEh FFFFh gt FFFEh FFFFh 0000h gt 0000h 0000h 0001h gt 0002h 0001h 0002h gt 0003h 0002h 0003h gt 0005h 0004h 0004h 0007h 0005h 0005h 0008h 0006h 0006h 000Ah 0007h 0007h 000Bh 0008h 0008h 000Dh 0009h 0009h 000Fh 000Bh 000Ah 0010h 000Ch 000Bh 0012h 000Dh 012Ch 0168
73. he following Remove power cord from AC outlet and the machine and then using a flat head screwdriver remove fuse holder located directly below the power connector on your amplifier Confirm that the fuse is good by looking for the wire connected between the ends of the fuse If the wire is broken replace the fuse with another with the same rating gt For model VM 10AN perform the following Remove the power cord from the AC outlet and then using a philips screwdriver carefully remove the cover of the machine Locate the fuse near the power socket on the printed circuit board Confirm that the fuse is good by looking for the wire connected between the ends of the fuse If the wire is broken replace the fuse with another with the same rating Reinstall the cover of the machine 11 2 Audio Signal VM 10AN Only Problem No audio at the output Confirm that your sources and output device are turned on and connected device Regardless of Input properly Audio signals connected to the input of your amplifier should be Selected properly wired to the output of your source Audio signals connected to the output of your amplifier should be properly wired to the input of your amplifier or recorder Confirm that any other amplifiers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected Pay special attention to input amplifiers that may be built into your amplifier or recording device Audio level is too low Confirm that
74. hen the internal battery is fully recharged Full recharge takes about 48 hours in power ON state OFF side No back up The switch is set to OFF at shipment All settings return to initial values when the power is turned on the next time Slow shutter Auto Manual When set to Auto ensures that the slow shutter is set automatically when the brightness drops Effective only when the AE mode is set to Full Auto Set to Slow Shutter Manual at shipment 10 Initial Values and Backup Initial values of functions of the EVI D100 P are indicated in the Initial values column An O in the Backed up Not backed up column indicates that the setting is memorized in the camera An x indicates that it is not Basic Functions Backed up Not backed up Category Mode Position Initial values O Backed up X Not backed up Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Position Home position Pan Tilt Limit Position movable range maximum Zoom Zoom Position Wide end Digital Zoom On Off On Focus Focus Mode Auto Manual Auto Sens High Low High Focus Position O Near Limit Near end WB WB Mode Auto R B Gain O AE AE Mode Full Auto O Slow Shutter Auto Manual Manual O Shutter Position O Iris Position O Gain Position O Bright Position O ExpComp On Off Off ExpComp Position
75. ional Command List 39 Overview The D30 D31 mode allows you to control the EVI D100 P using VISCA commands for the EVI D30 D31 Most of the VISCA commands for the EVI D100 P correspond to one for the EVI D30 D31 However some of the VISCA commands for the EVI D100 P are different from those for the EVI D30 D31 in definitions of parameters When you send those commands to an EVI D100 P whose D30 D31 mode is set to ON the camera translates the parameters for the EVI D30 D31 to those for the EVI D100 P and executes the command The following parameters are subject to translation Zoom speed Zoom position Focus position Shutter speed Pan tilt speed Pan tilt position Notes Even if you set the D30 D31 mode to ON the EVI D100 P may not emulate the EVI D30 D31 perfectly This is caused by differences in hardware between the two models The functions that are provided with the EVI D30 D31 but not with the EVI D100 P cannot be executed D30 D31 Mode Switching the Mode You can switch the D30 D31 mode ON or OFF by switching the D30 D31 mode switch at the bottom of the EVI D100 P To change the D30 D31 mode setting move the D30 D31 mode switch to ON or OFF while the camera s power is off or the camera is in standby mode Then turn the power on by connecting the camera to an AC outlet or by using the VISCA commands or the Remote Commander If you change the switch setting while the camera s pow
76. iris and gain adjustments will be carried out automatically and the shutter speed will be fixed at 1 60 seconds for the EVI D100 and 1 50 seconds for the EVI D100P Extended control of focus Direct focus position Minimum focus distance limitation Manual focus speed selection 8 speeds AutoFocus can be set to High or Low mode One Push AF can be achieved in manual focus mode HIGH AF High reaction speed of the AF Use this mode when shooting fast moving objects Recommended as the optimum mode for normal NON CONTINUOUS use LOW AF Better focus stability In low luminance conditions the AF discontinues operation even when brightness changes enabling stable images White Balance Auto Auto Tracing White Balance with limitations on R and B gain 3000 to 7500 K to avoid fixing single color scenes as white ATW Auto Tracing White balance 2000 to 10000 K Indoor 3200 K Outdoor 5800 K One Push WB One Push White Balance P Manual WB Manual control of R and B gain 256 steps each 1 The One Push White Balance mode is a fixed white balance mode that may be automatically readjusted only at the request of the user One Push Trigger assuming that a white subject in correct lighting conditions and occupying more than 1 2 of the image is submitted to the camera Selecting the One Push White Balance mode recalls the white balance data computed at the last One Push Trigger if the BACKUP
77. itch in to the 75 Ohm position Connect up to 10 Video Audio stereo acceptors to the OUTPUT sockets Connect the machine to a mains power source with its power cord Operate source acceptors and the VM 10AN machine TAKING CARE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER Do not locate your amplifier in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or moisture These may damage the electronics and cause erratic operation or failure Do not locate your amplifier where temperature and humidity may be excessive Do not clean your amplifier with abrasives or strong cleaners Doing so may remove or damage the finish or may allow moisture to build up Take care not to allow dust or particles to build up inside unused or open connectors TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES 1 Please note that if the output signal is disturbed or interrupted by very strong external electromagnetic interference it should return and stabilize when such interference ends If not turn the power switch off and on again to reset the machine 2 If the following recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation please consult your KRAMER Dealer KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 10 11 1 Power And Indicators Confirm that the rocker switch is in the ON position and that the light is illuminated Confirm that power connections are secured at the amplifier and at the receptacle Make sure the receptacle is active outputting the proper mains voltage gt For model VM 80V perform t
78. k backwards into the fog screen while the camera is projected on it Once the Characters pass through the screen a projection of a pre recorded video of the Characters standing comes on Jeremy mightrun over to the screen and completely disrupt the fog to reveal that the Six Characters are no more Advantages e Provides a physical translation from three dimensions into two dimensions e Makes use of all parts of the projection system e Allows actors to cross a physical boundary Challenges e Projecting on fog may prove difficult or expensive Variations One possible variation would be a similar scene but the fog screen is replaced by a sheet of fabric that has been slit in several spots to allow Characters to emerge from it 12 Show Six Characters in Search of an Author Effect World of Characters Setup e As many projectors as possible preferably 6 or more e Camera in house to interview audience members e Editing Computer e As many speakers as feasible The projectors are clustered in the middle of the theatre hanging from the grid Three projectors are pointed at the longest wall in the Little Theatre they form the three projector wide mural The other projectors point at different walls in the theatre The speakers are scattered around the Little Theatre particularly where the projections are focused Video will be taken of willing audience members to add to the chaos scene at the end of the show These clips can then be mix
79. kespeare William Shanley John Patrick Shepard Sam Antony and Cleopatra As You Like it Hamlet Henry IV Part I Henry IV Part IT Henry V Henry VI Part 1 Julius Caesar King Lear Macbeth Merchant of Venice Midsummer Nights Dream Othello Romeo and Juliet Taming of the Shrew Tempest Twelfth Night Two Gentlemen of Verona Winter 5 Tale Doubt A Parable Curse of the Starving Class 42 Sherridan Richard Sophocles Stoppard Tom Vogel Paula Vassella Steven Wilde Oscar Wilder Thorton Williams Tenesee Zagone Nick Musicals 1776 Annie Anything Goes Avenue Q Beauty and the Beast Bye Bye Birdie Cabaret Camelot Cats Chicago Fiddler on the Roof Godspell Guys and Dolls H M S Pinafore Hair High School Musical St Patrick s Day Antigone Oedipus at Colonus Oedipus Rex The Real Thing How I Learned to Drive To Stop The Change The Importance of Being Earnest Our Town A Streetcar Named Desire Smoke Scenes Jesus Christ Superstar Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Les Miserables Little Shop of Horrors The Mikado The Music Man Oliver Pacific Overtures The Phantom of the Opera The Pirates of Penzance Rent The Rocky Horror Show Sweeny Todd The Threepenny Opera West Side Story Wicked 43 Appendices A Log of Hours C Technical Documents Sony EVI D100 camera Telemetrics CP ITV D300 Camera Controller AudioVideo S 800 switcher Kramer AM
80. l season to a number of smaller theaters around London and several larger theaters here in America It shows how well the live stage can be interpreted when displayed movie theater style where the live actors are not present 40 Play List The following is a list of plays that have served as background to all the work we have done Reading watching and working on shows helps us understand the requirements of theatre as well as broadening the creative pool we can pull from Anonymous Aristophanes Austin Jane Bebel Nick Brecht Bertolt Bradbury Ray Castonguay Amy Carlson Tofer Carmichael Fred Churchill Caryl Ciraldi Michael J Congreve William Dawson Elizabeth Dickens Charles Everyman Lysistrata Pride and Prejudice The Spy in Size 4 s Galileo Pillar of Fire The Punisher The Play A Letter Unsent A Prayer for Rain Glow Any Number Can Die Top Girls First Draft Get me to the Church on Time The Way of the World Happily Ever After A Christmas Carol Digiovanni Dominic Mad City Inhabited Desilets Rick Trusted Download The Morning After The Party Train Durang Christopher Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it all for You Greenberg Richard Take Me Out Guare John Marco Polo Sings a Solo Six Degrees of Separation Hansberry Lorraine A Raisin in the Sun Harrower Shannon Haz Hellman Lillian Hughes Langston Ives David Johnson James Kaufman George Kaufman and Hart Kaufman
81. lso allows you to demonstrate the system to the production staff 37 Conclusions The new Live Feed has been designed and installed into the Little Theatre The new cameras cables and controllers are all in place and waiting for the next show to put them to use We have put together all the processes and techniques in this document and hope that it will serve as a guide to future Live Feed designers Just as every designer has to meet a deadline for a show we had to meet deadlines for this project and just as every show could benefit from more time and money so could this project The following is a list of ideas that we believe are open for future improvements This list is in no way complete and we are sure future theatre students will come up with their own unique additions Acquire and set up television screens or laptops in Riley to display the Feed Implement a system to stream video across the WPI campus Develop a system to record and display instructional theatre videos Acquire and set up smaller cameras that can fit in small areas and be easily hidden This document provides clear and easy to understand techniques and setups for Live Feed Directors and designers can turn to this document and use it as a basis for their own ideas and setups We provide information on all the necessary elements of live feed and create a spring board for future live feed designs The system is setup and the design process has been primed for future minds
82. n integral part of many of the best production and presentation facilities around the world In recent years Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line making the best even better Kramer s line of professional video audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available and is a true leader in terms of quality workmanship price performance ratio and innovation In addition to the Kramer line of high quality amplifiers such as the one you have just purchased Kramer also offers a full line of high quality switchers processors interfaces controllers and computer related products This manual includes configuration operation and option information for the VM 80V and VM 10AN distribution amplifiers A Word On Distribution Amplifiers Distribution amplifiers are used to distribute one source to several acceptors for simultaneous recording or monitoring of one source with no discernible signal degradation They vary in the number of inputs looping capability programming capability number of outputs operating format bandwidth and input output coupling A good quality distribution amplifier amplifies the incoming signal pre compensates the signal for potential losses resulting from the use of long cables noisy source etc and generates several identical buffered and amplified outputs Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a so
83. nt Order June 22 3 Meetings June 23 8 Installation June 24 8 Installation June 25 6 Installation Paper Writing June 28 4 Paper Writing June 29 5 Paper Writing June 30 4 Paper Writing July 1 4 Paper Writing Sunburns Setup July 2 3 Sunburns Setup e July 3 July 15 Vacation Paper Editing and Writing 45 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 19 July 20 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 Total Hours Peter Borge Date May 4 May 9 May 10 May 13 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 23 May 24 May 26 May 25 May 27 May 28 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 279 June 3 June 4 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 h h h h h h Moa O I o c N N N O 03 03 00 OO OO N Q Setup for Sunburns Setup for Sunburns Meeting Setup and Strike for Sunburns Paper Work Appendices Paper Work Paper Writng Paper Work Paper Writing Paper Editing Paper Editing Activity First IQP Meeting Preparation for Planning Meeting Planning Meeting Research Research Project Proposal Project Proposal Simulcast Research Project Meeting Editing Project Proposal Camera Experimentation Project Proposal Camera Experimentation Project Meetin
84. nts the subject matter with less emphasis on shock value Challenges e Getting the actors back to the theatre rapidly e Transmitting the Feed across campus Variations None 16 Show Take Me Out Effect Live Baseball Setup e 1 or more cameras e Projector e amethod to transmit across campus The camera s should be set up to film on one of the baseball diamonds on campus The projector will be used to display the live or recorded video in the theatre Scene When the script requires that a baseball game be played on stage we would see the game played on a projection screen The video could edited to have the appearance of a popular spots broadcast Inside the theatre is the dugout from which we can see the Characters deliver their lines Advantages e Allows the audience to see an actual baseball game being played e Easy to set up e If the variation is used we need a way to transmit video across campus as well as have a plan for moving actors Challenges e If the variation is used we need a way to transmit video across campus as well as have a plan for moving actors Variations Instead of being pre recorded the games could be live projection 17 Show Take Me Out Effect News Broadcast Setup e camera Projector e amethod to transmit across campus The camera should be set up to film anywhere that can be made to look like a news room The projector will be used to display the live or recorded vide
85. o The iris and gain are set freely by the user and the shutter speed changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject Slow shutter is disabled AE Iris Auto The gain and shutter speed are set freely by the user and the iris changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject AE Gain Auto The iris and shutter speed are set freely by the user and the gain changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode by steps of 1 5 dB Data Step Setting value OE 7 10 5 dB 0 6 9 dB 0C 5 7 5 dB OB 4 6 dB 0A 3 4 5 dB 09 2 3 dB 08 1 1 5 dB 07 0 0 dB 06 1 1 5 dB 05 2 3 dB 04 3 4 5 dB 03 4 6 dB 02 5 7 5 4 01 6 9 dB 00 7 10 5 Aperture Control Aperture control is a function which adjusts the enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture There are 16 levels of adjustment starting from no enhancement When shooting text this control may help by making them sharper Back Light Compensation When the background of the subject is too bright or when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE mode back light compensation will make the subject appear clearer Picture Effect It consists of the following functions
86. o audio source and the VM amplifier for video and audio control correction The machine provides camera control and luminance white balance correction The SP 11 is also capable of performing composite to Y C conversion and bi directional transcoding The machine allows full control over the video signal video gain down to full fade log or linear definition control log or linear contrast control color saturation control black level control red green and blue controls and a screen splitter control for before after comparison The Input switch control is audio follow video gt 104L video Line Amplifier Serially connected between the video source and the VM amplifier the machine is used for video line amplification and cable compensation video field work and SDI signal distribution Signal loss and the resulting depreciation in picture quality is a real problem in any video setup requiring considerable distance between video source and acceptors The KRAMER 104L video Line Amplifier one of the KRAMER TOOLS is a high quality amplifier which prevents video signal losses over long cables For best results the 104L amplifier is installed adjacent to the video source The 104L is housed in the compact KRAMER TOOLS enclosure and is fed by a 12VDC source High bandwidth and front accessible controls make it suitable for the most demanding analog and SDI studio applications gt 9 video audio Line Amplifier Serially connected
87. o in the theatre Scene It is logical to assume that many characters first hear about major events on the news and with the new technology we could add news and sports broadcasts to the play The news can be done either live at a separate location or pre recorded and projected into the theater to look like it was on TV We could also add post process effects such as a banner across the bottom streaming other headlines and the time stamp to make it look more realistic Advantages e Adds another layer of realism to the performance Challenges e The only challenge would be to transmit the video across campus in the event of live projection Variations Instead of being pre recorded the games could be live projection 18 Show Take Me Out Effect Video Teleconferencing Setup e 1 2 cameras Projector The cameras should be set up to film somewhere near the theater in which some set elements could be added such as the Alden green room The projector will be used to display the live or recorded video in the theatre Scene This would take place during the scenes where Darren calls Mason to talk to him This would be a use of technology that is not specifically called for in the script It would be displayed as a live video call instead of a phone call as if the two were using Skype instead of cell phones One actor would be on the stage the other would be calling from a remote location or just waiting back stage while a pre rec
88. omer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from a Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized b product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product c Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer d Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier e Removal or installation of the product f Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect g Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility
89. ons in the Little Theatre Many plays can benefit from the new Live Feed system we ve implemented To showcase this we selected two plays to use as an example The two plays we selected were Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello and Take Me Out by Richard Greenberg Each of these plays feature elements which can be implemented with an artistic use of the new Live Feed system and we ve listed our design ideas Although Six Characters in Search of an Author is being produced in B term of 2010 all designs presented are independent of any current or future WPI show The plays are only used to give a practical example of the design process 11 Show Six Characters In Search of an Author Effect Fog Screen Setup e 1 Projector 1 Camera e 1 Fog Screen The Fog Screen should be set up several feet from a solid wall or backdrop The projector is aimed at the location where the fog screen will appear The camera is mounted directly under the projector Scene The projection comes up and the fog screen is turned on As the vapor screen solidifies the Six Characters will appear as two dimensional projections When the screen is fully saturated the actual actors playing the Characters could appear to walk through the projection and onto the stage The ending would be staged in a similar fashion but this time the Characters would seem to fade into a two dimensional plane and become projections The Characters would wal
90. orded video plays Advantages e Easy to set up e Demonstrates that it is a distance call instead of a face to face talk which is how it could be thought of if they were both standing next to each other at the same time it still allows the audience to see and hear the actor on the other end of the phone Challenges e In the case of live feed we need to project across campus as well as considerations for the actors getting back to the theatre Variations Instead of being pre recorded the phone calls could be live projection 19 Show Take Me Out Effect Video Teleconferencing Setup e 1 2 cameras e 2 4 Projectors e The cameras should be held by the actors and brought on stage Scene During the scene where Shane talks to the media one or more of the actors each playing the part of a reporter s camera man can carry the cameras on stage and record Shane as he speaks The recording will be simultaneously re broadcast around the theater in several places Advantages e Easy to set up e This is a very important scene in the play as it reveals for the first time what Shane thinks about his whole situation Instead of one person standing up and giving those lines it will feel to the audience as if a person is surrounding them from every side on giant TVs which could be very powerful Challenges e The only challenge would be making sure no one trips over the camera s cord Variations N A 20 Additional Design Consi
91. ore where you purchased the product 48 KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL Video Audio Distribution Amplifiers Models VM 80V VM 10AN IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents Section 11 1 11 2 11 3 Figure Table Table Of Contents Name INTRODUCTION A Word on Distribution Amplifiers Factors Affecting Quality of Results SPECIFICATIONS HOW DO I GET STARTED UNPACKING AND CONTENTS Optional Accessories VM SERIES AMPLIFIERS Getting to know your VM 80V Getting to know your VM 10AN Amplifier INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES USING THE VM VIDEO AUDIO AMPLIFIERS Turning on the Amplifier Looping Coupling Coupling Selection Operating the VM 80V Operating the VM 10AN Taking Care of Your Amplifier TROUBLESHOOTING Power and Indicators Audio Signal Video Signal List Of Illustrations Page VM 80V Front Rear Panel Features VM 10AN Front Rear Panel Features List Of Tables VM 80V Front Rear Panel Features VM 10AN Front Rear Panel Features Page NO AO XO XO AO GO 06 OO rm KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Kramer Electronics amplifier Since 1981 Kramer has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of high quality video audio equipment The Kramer line has become a
92. orm the following steps 1 Disconnect the machine from the mains supply by removing the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Using a Philips screwdriver remove the screws from the cover and remove the cover 3 Locate the internal jumper on the internal printed board near the input sockets and remove it 4 Reinstall the cover KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 9 9 5 fe S fe fe S fe fe fe Operating the VM 80V Connect a cable from the video sources to the input sockets of the VM 80V If a 1 8 operation is needed press the rear button marked 1 8 If looping is needed release the rear termination switch If looping is not needed press the switch in to the 75 Ohm position If 1 8 operation is selected one of the termination switches should always be in Hi Z state released and the other according to looping requirements Connect up to 8 acceptors to the OUTPUT sockets Adjust if necessary the trimmers on the front panel of the machine to achieve best results Connect a mains power source to the socket on the rear panel of the VM 80V Operate source acceptors and the VM 80V machine 9 6 Operating the VM 10AN 10 11 Connect a video cable from the video source to the video input socket of the VM 10AN and an audio stereo cable from the source to the Right and Left Audio inputs sockets If looping is needed release the rear termination switch If looping is not needed press the sw
93. pletion Inquiries 5Y FF Y socket number X 9 to F EVI D100 P address 8 Error message When a command or inquiry command could not be executed or failed an error message is returned instead of the completion message Error Packet Description 6Y 01 FF Message length error gt 14 bytes X0 6Y 02 FF Syntax Error X0 6Y 03 FF Command buffer full X0 6Y 04 FF Command cancelled 6Y 05 FF No socket to be cancelled 6Y 41 FF Command not executable X 9 to F EVI D100 P address 8 socket number Socket number When command messages are sent to the EVI D100 P it is normal to send the next command message after waiting for the completion message or error message to return However to deal with advanced uses the EVI D100 P has two buffers memories for commands so that up to two commands including the commands currently being executed can be received When the EVI D100 P receives commands it notifies the sender which command buffer was used using the socket number of the ACK message As the completion message or error message also has a socket number it indicates which command has ended Even when two command buffers are being used at any one time an EVI D100 P management command and some inquiry messages can be executed The ACK message is not returned for these commands and inquiries and only the completion message of socket number 0 is returned Command execution cancel To cancel a
94. r No 3 In this way the input signal is divided into 15 separate output signals The operator must always switch the termination switch of all the amplifiers but the last to Hi z The last amplifier s termination switch should always be at 75ohm to maintain well matched video line of 75ohm impedance from first to last amplifier Note that if looping function is not used the termination switch should be set to 75 ohm Coupling The coupling function enables the operator to determine whether the incoming video signal is DC or AC coupled When DC coupling is selected and proper standard video signal is applied to the amplifier s input the output signal is equal to the input signal When AC coupling is selected DC components of the incoming signal are removed DC coupling is in general preferable at it allows full signal transparency AC coupling in some occasions might cause some linearity distortions in low and high frequencies due to undesirable behavior of capacitors However a problem may arise when the incoming signal is riding on a large DC offset level especially when the acceptors are highly effected by deviation of DC offsets A to D converters LCD monitors etc which in turn results in a distorted picture For these cases AC coupling should be selected Coupling Selection The VM 80V and the VM 10AN come from the factory with DC coupling Selecting AC Coupling is performed by removing the internal jumper To remove jumper perf
95. ranslating Parameters Zoom speed Cameras Parameters EVI D30 D31 02h Min speed to 07h Max speed EVI D100 P 00h Min speed to 07h Max speed Translation of commands Accepted parameters Translation 00h Olh Translates to 02h Values greater than 02h Accepts as is Zoom position Parameters 0000h WIDE to 03FFh TELE 0000h WIDE to 7000h TELE digital 4x Cameras EVI D30 D31 EVI D100 P Translation of commands Accepted parameters Translation 0000h to 03FFh Translates within a rage of 08DOh to 5700h Wide D30 D31 0 370 M D100 P 0 800 4000 5700 97000 Wide end Tele end Digital 4x The EVI D100 P translates the parameters to let the camera obtain the same zoom position that is defined by the D30 D31 s parameter The digital zoom function is always set to ON However when you use the CAM Zoom Tele Wide command or the Remote Commander the available zoom range is equal to the zoom range of the EVI D100 P 0000h to 7000h Translation when answering inquiry commands Parameters Translation 0000h to 7000h Translates within a rage of 0000h to 03FFh The D100 P s parameters are translated to those of the D30 D31 However even if the zoom position value is less than 08DOh closer to the wide side the camera sends back 0000h to the controller On the other hand even if that value i
96. ressable external video switchers are also controllable when operating camera select buttons The pan tilt video cameras may be connected using daisy chain wiring or home run wiring Various interconnecting cable accessories are available not included Other accessories include a ceiling mounting bracket CAM CMBKT a wall mounting bracket CAM WMBKT and a dome enclosure Functions e Four Pan Tilt Camera Select Switches e Lens Focus Far Near e Six Preset Shot Switches e Lens Focus Auto Man Local Remote Select Daisy Chain only e Lens Iris Bright Dark e Proportional Joystick for control of pan tilt and zoom e Video Switcher Daisy Chain Only e Telepod Up Down Kramer 6 x 1 Switcher CVG SW61CS a Specifications and features subject to change without notice Tel em erri cs n C usc 6 Leighton Place Mahwah New Jersey U S A 07430 Phone 201 848 9818 Fax 201 848 9819 www telemetricsinc com 3 Axis ITV Control Panel Accessories CP ITV D300 System with Daisy Chain Wiring Interconnect Cable Interconnect Cable Interconnect Cable O15 CA ITV S15 015 CA ITV S15 O15 CA ITV S15 025 CA ITV S25 O 025 CA ITV S25 025 CA ITV S25 Q Qr L150 CA ITV S50 mek L150 CA ITV S50 150 CA ITV S50 LO Control Cable 6 CA ITV DIN 6 0 25 CA ITV DIN 25 Extension Cable Optional 025 CA ITV D 25 0300 CA ITV D 300 0150 CA ITV D 50 01400 CA I
97. ry video output levels using the front panel trimmers Bear in mind that the machine was fine tuned at the factory for transparent operation and unnecessarily adjusting the trimmers will upset this transparency Noise bars roll up or Hum bars ground loop are caused by a difference in the ground potential of any down in the output two or more devices connected to your signal path Passing that voltage difference image through any available interconnection including your video cables compensates Or this difference Low frequency hum in the output signal WARNING Do not disconnect the ground from any piece of video equipment in your signal path Check the following to remove hum bars Confirm that all interconnected equipment is connected to the same phase of power Remove equipment connected to this phase that may be introducing noise such as motors generators etc Disconnect all cables and reconnect them one at a time until ground loop reappears Disconnect the affected cable and replace or insert an isolation device opto isolator or transformer in the signal path KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 12 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three year from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase cust
98. s greater than 5700h closer to the telephoto side the camera sends back 03FFh D30 31 Mode Focus position Cameras Parameters EVI D30 D31 1000h FAR to 9FFFh NEAR 1 cm EVI D100 P 1000h FAR to 8400h NEAR 10 cm Translation of commands Accepted parameters Translation Values less than 8400h Values greater than 8400h Translates to 8400h Accepts as is The actual focus position does not match the value that is defined by the D30 D31 s parameters Translation when answering inquiry commands Parameters 1000h to 8400h Translation Sends back parameters as is During the period from the instant the camera accepts the CAM Focus Direct command at a value grater than 8400h to the instant the camera accepts another command to define the focus position it sends back the current D30 D31 parameters 42 D30 31 Mode Shutter speed Translation of commands The EVI D100 P translates the D30 D31 s parameters to D100 P parameters in accordance with the table below NTSC PAL EVI D30 EVI D100 EVI D31 EVI D100P Parameters Shutter speed Parameters Shutter speed Parameters Shutter speed Parameters Shutter speed 0000h 1 60 gt 0004h 1 60 0000h 1 50 gt 0004h 1 50 0001h 1 60 0004h 1 60 0001h 1 60 0004h 1 50 0002h 1 75 gt 0004h 1 60 0002h 1 75 gt 0005h 1 75 0003h 1 90 gt
99. set the speed can be 1 258 1 158 1 128 1 88 1 65 1 45 1 35 for NTSC PAL models The picture output is read at a normal rate from the memory The memory is updated at a low rate from the CCD AF capability is low In high speed mode the shutter speed can be set up to 1 10 000s The iris and gain are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject Data NTSC PAL 13 10000 10000 12 6000 6000 11 4000 3500 10 3000 2500 OF 2000 1750 OE 1500 1250 1000 1000 0C 725 600 OB 500 425 OA 350 300 09 250 215 08 180 150 07 125 120 06 100 100 05 90 75 04 60 50 03 30 25 02 15 12 01 00 4 AE Iris priority The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps between F1 8 and Close The gain and shutter speed are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject Data Setting value Data Setting value 11 F1 8 08 F8 10 F2 07 F9 6 OF F2 4 06 F2 8 05 14 F3 4 04 F16 0C F4 03 F19 OB F4 8 02 F22 0A F5 6 01 F28 09 F6 8 00 CLOSE AE Gain priority The gain can be set freely by the user to 8 steps between 3 dB and 18 dB The shutter speed is fixed and the iris is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject Data Setting value 07 18 dB 06 15 dB 05 12 dB 04 9 dB 03 6 dB 02 3 dB 0
100. show and house information Aremote feed to a trusted individual Live projection of an external location in the theatre Once these three phases are completed we will have created a set of guidelines and potential uses for the Live Feed equipment We will have an easily accessible inventory with instructions and we will have a design book that lays out standard Live Feed designs as well as sample uses Theatre is an organic thing and by contributing Live Feed to the Little Theatre we have created new growth and the potential for even greater growth The techniques created by this project are infinitely mutable and as the system is used by different people we will see techniques that we could never imagine This technological progress is the ultimate goal of this IQP Smoke and Mirrors Design Considerations Recently the Little Theatre Live Feed has had very limited usage It has been used almost exclusively for overflow audiences seated in Riley Commons With our project we not only upgraded that experience but created an artistic tool which can be used in a variety of different shows to achieve special effects previously impossible We now have greater control over recording and projecting higher quality live or pre recorded video Upgrading the Live Feed system also gave the production staff a tool to use during the performance During a show the stage manager needs to know where everyone and everything is at all times Depending on
101. switch is set to ON and the camera has been connected to an AC outlet The data is erased when the camera is disconnected from the AC outlet Adjust the One Push White Balance again on the next time it is used Automatic Exposure Mode This mode is set to Full Auto at shipment Altogether 9 modes are available including this one Full Auto Auto Iris and Gain Fixed Shutter EVI D100 1 60 sec EVI D100P 1 50 sec Shutter Priority Variable Shutter Speed Auto Iris and Gain 1 4 EVI D100 or 1 3 EVI D100P to 1 10 000 sec 20 steps std shutter 16 steps slow shutter 4 steps ris Priority Variable Iris F1 8 to Close 18 steps Auto Gain and Shutter speed Gain Priority Variable Gain 3 dB to 18 dB 8 steps Auto Iris and Fixed Shutter Manual Variable Shutter Iris and Gain Bright Variable Iris and Gain Close to F2 0 17 steps at 0 dB F1 8 7 steps from 0 to 18 dB Iris Auto Variable Gain and Shutter speed Shutter Auto Variable Iris and Gain Gain Auto Variable Iris and Shutter speed 1 Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to 1 1005 for NTSC models used in countries with a 50 Hz power supply frequency 1 1205 for PAL models used in countries with a 60 Hz power supply frequency Basic Functions AE Shutter priority The shutter speed can be set freely by the user to a total of 20 steps 16 high speeds and 4 low speeds When the slow shutter is
102. ter AR synchronization variance ranging 150ms and handoff disruption period around50ms Jones James W and Laurence B McCullough Operative Simulcasts Patient s Donations to Sur geon s Educations Journal of Vascular Surgery 47 2 2008 476 77 Print This article explores the benefits of cameras in the operating room to either record or simulcast surgeries The live feed or recorded material would be used as a teaching tool for other surgeons Since surgeons regularly travel to other hospitals to learn the most current surgical techniques from leading surgeons this would save them the trip It showcases the technical requirements as well as the ethical responsibilities behind using simulcast technology during surgery Berger Molly W Manon of Second Life Teaching in the Virtual World Technology and Culture Web 29 June 2010 lt http etc technologyandculture net 2008 04 manon of second life gt Written by a professor this site chronicles her simulcast long distance teaching attempts She used a variety of different programs including the game Second Life to reach her students Second Life is an enviroment in which users control an avatar and interact with other people online in a virtual world She would meet with her class and give online simulcast lectures in Second Life weekly McKenna Ted WNO Brings Its Opera to the Masses with Live Simulcast PR Week US 11 12 2007 Print WNO simulcast its operas al
103. the amplifier through the BNC connectors located at the back of the machine Please keep in mind that the output signal format must match that of the input signal format CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES Audio sources and output devices such as amplifiers or recorders may be connected to the amplifier through the RCA type connectors VM 10AN located at the back of the machines USING THE VM VIDEO AUDIO AMPLIFIERS Turning On The Amplifier NOTES 1 Amplifier should only be turned on after all connections are completed and all source devices have been turned on Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any video audio or control signals to the amplifier while it is turned on 2 The socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible To fully disconnect equipment remove power cord from its socket 1 Press the toggle switch on the far left front panel to the up position In the up position the toggle switch glows and the active input button illuminates as well 2 Operate the sources and acceptors Looping The looping function enables the operator to extend the number of outputs per input The following example describes looping performed by using 3 amplifiers with one input and 5 outputs each A video signal reaches input of amplifier No 1 From looping connector of amplifier No 1 a cable is connected to input socket of amplifier No 2 The loop output of amplifier No 2 is connected to the input socket of amplifie
104. the connecting cables are of high quality and properly built Take special care in noting the wiring configuration of balanced to unbalanced cables Check level controls located on your source input device or output device KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 11 11 3 Video Signal VM 80V VM 10AN No video at the output device regardless of input selected Video level is too high or too low Confirm that your sources and output device are turned on and connected properly Video signals connected to the input of your amplifier should be of an identical signal format at the output of your source Video signals at the output of your amplifier should be of an identical signal format as at the input of your display or recorder Confirm that any other amplifiers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected Use the Video Tester to test the video path leading to from your amplifier see section 4 1 Video Tester The amplifiers in this manual have termination switches on each input Verify that the video line is well interfaced through 75ohm impedance otherwise it results in a video level that is too high or too low Check if looping is used and if termination switch is in the proper position for this state Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality properly built and terminated with 75ohm BNC connectors Check level controls located on your source input device or output device Adjust VM 80V only if necessa
105. the simulcast of the Broadway s You re Welcome America There have even been nationwide concerts in which different elements of the program we re scattered across the country Live Feed made possible a concert in which children in Chicago performed following children in Washington D C while both were viewed by children in Boston all in real time We will interview theatre professionals in the area to see what practices are currently in use in the industry Next we will interview recent Live Feed managers at WPI to see how our current practices compare to professional theatres Finally we will seek to interview members of the Academic Technology Center ATC regarding their work with campus wide Live Feed technology Additional resources will include the WPI Theatre Resource Library SL 20 and also books written on professional theatre such as Opera Journeys Guide Met Opera HD Simulcasts 2008 2009 Season by Burton D Fisher We will also reference various internet articles regarding current and recent examples of Live Feed as it is employed in professional theatre as well as the technical and artistic considerations for Live Feed and projection technology Some plays call for elements which are difficult to express in the theatre space We will research and design methods to artistically solve these challenges using Live Feed We will use these professional insights to build a resource directory and an enduring Live Feed system which can be employe
106. tinguish between good and jittery VCR sourced signals and identify the presence of good signals Whenever a video signal is missing because of bad connections cable breaks or faulty sources the Video Tester is all you need KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 5 5 VM SERIES AMPLIFIERS This section describes all the controls and connections of your amplifier Understanding the controls and connections helps you realize its full power 5 1 Getting To Know Your VM 80V The Kramer VM 80V is a broadcast quality distribution amplifier designed primarily for composite video signals on BNC connectors Using a simple rear panel switch it can be configured either as a single 1 8 DA or as two separate 1 4s In either mode its purpose is to provide identical outputs to drive multiple monitors projectors or other receiving devices Bandwidth exceeding 330MHz ensures transparent performance even with high resolution analog and SDI serial digital video signals The inputs can be un terminated to provide looping capability making it easy to create larger systems The VM 80A is the companion unit for distributing balanced audio signals Two sets of recessed front panel controls are provided for fine tuning of gain and high frequency EQ The VM 80V is housed in a rugged professional half rack enclosure with an internal power supply connected by a standard detachable AC power cord Two 80 series products can be mounted in one vertical rack space using the
107. to utilize The next time you walk into a show at the Little Theatre look up the cameras are probably watching you 38 Annotated Bibliography World s Largest Concert Information Music Educator s Journal 74 4 1987 37 43 JSTOR Web 29 June 2010 lt http www jstor org stable 3397961 gt This article describes a concert that was simulcast all across America in the late 80 s It demon strates a large scale use of the same simulcast technology we are implementing in the Little Theatre Topic Michael Streaming Media Demystified New York McGraw Hill 2002 Print The experts predict that the opening of broadband internet connections and 3G wireless capabil ities will drive the adoption of streaming media to 75 of all broadcasting and e commerce firms by the end of 2003 Author Michael Topic offers the fast reliable and painless way to get the lowdown on the streaming of video over the internet both wired and wireless he thoroughly examines the techno logies protocols and business models on this next giant happening in the world of video and telecom Kurutepe Engin and Thomas Sikora Feasability of Multi view Video Streaming over P2P Networks Web 29 June 2010 lt http elvera nue tu berlin de typo3 files 1162Kurutepe2008 pdf gt ABSTRACT We propose to stream multi view video over a multi tree peer to peer P2P network us ing the NUEPMuT protocol Each view of the multi view video is streamed over an independent
108. tting EVI D100 P units can be sent to all devices at one time broadcast In the case of broadcast the header should be hexadecimal 88H When the terminator is FFH it signifies the end of the packet Packet 3 to 16 bytes Header Message 1 to 14 bytes Terminator gt md Sender s gt L _____ Bit7 Bit6 Bit5 Bit4 Bit2 Bit1 BitO MSB LSB T Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Bit7 Bit6 Bit5 Bit4 Bit2 Biti Bito MSB LSB Fig 2 Packet structure Command and inquiry Command Sends operational commands to the EVI D100 P Inquiry Used for inquiring about the current state of the EVI D100 P Command Packet Note Inquiry 8X QQ RR FF QQ Command Inquiry RF category code 7 QQ 01 Command 09 Inquiry 2 RR 00 Interface 04 camera 1 06 Pan Tilter X 1 to 7 EVI D100 P address 19 Command List Responses for commands and inquiries ACK message Returned by the EVI D100 P when it receives a command No ACK message is returned for inquiries Completion message Returned by the EVI D100 P when execution of commands or inquiries is completed In the case of inquiry commands it will contain reply data for the inquiry after the 3rd byte of the packet If the ACK message is omitted the socket number will contain a 0 Reply Packet Note Ack 4Y FF Y socket number Completion commands X0 5Y FF Y socket number Com
109. urce to an acceptor Connection cables Low quality cables are susceptible to interference they degrade signal quality due to poor matching and cause elevated noise levels They should therefore be of the best quality Sockets and connectors of the sources and acceptors So often ignored they should be of highest quality since Zero Ohm connection resistance is the target Sockets and connectors also must match the required impedance 75 ohms in video Cheap low quality connectors tend to rust thus causing flaws in the signal path Amplifying circuitry Must have quality performance when the desired end result is high linearity low distortion and low noise operation Distance between sources and acceptors Plays a major role in the final result For long distances over 15 meters between sources and acceptors special measures should be taken in order to avoid cable losses These include using higher quality cables or adding line amplifiers Interference from neighboring electrical appliances These can have an adverse effect on signal quality Balanced audio lines are less prone to interference but unbalanced audio should be installed far from any mains power cables electric motors transmitters etc even when the cables are shielded KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD 2 2 SPECIFICATIONS Function Inputs Type Outputs Input Coupling S N Ratio Audio Bandwidth Video Bandwidth Max video Output Differential Gain Differential Ph
110. y y0 50 0D FF Bright y0 50 1A FF Shutter Auto y0 50 1B FF Iris Auto y0 50 1C FF Gain Auto CAM SlowShutterModeInq 8x 09 04 5A FF y0 50 02 FF Auto y0 50 03 FF Manual CAM ShutterPosInq 8x 09 04 4A FF y0 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars Shutter Position CAM IrisPosInq 8x 09 04 4B FF 0 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars Iris Position CAM GainPosInq 8x 09 04 4C FF 0 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pars Gain Position CAM BrightPosInq 8x 09 04 4D FF y0 50 0q Or Os FF pqrs Bright Position 29 EVI D100 P Inquiry Command List 2 2 Command List InquiryCommand CommandPacket InquiryPacket Comments CAM ExpCompModelInq 8x 09 04 3E FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM ExpCompPosInq 8x 09 04 4E FF y0 50 Op 0q Or Os FF pqrs ExpCompPosition CAM BackLightModeInq 8x 09 04 33 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM ApertureInq 8x 09 04 42 FF 70 50 0q Or 0 FF pars Aperture Gain CAM WideModelInq 8x 09 04 60 FF y0 50 00 FF Off y0 50 01 FF Cinema y0 50 02 FF 16 9 Full CAM LR ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF Off y0 50 01 FF Pastel y0 50 02 FF NegArt y0 50 03 FF Sepia y0 50 04 FF B amp W y0 50 05 FF Solarize y0 50 06 FF Mosaic y0 50 07 FF Slim y0 50 08 FF Stretch DigitalEffectModeInq 8x 09 04

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