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User's Manual McRoy Digital LLC Precision Photography Solutions

1. 46 A O ables E E A E O A A eee EES 46 Miscellaneous Accessories esee tese tte rcc t d 46 TEGUDICSBOOUE eorom devicta edo ONU NUN Ma MUI IDEM MEE ee ee dd 47 Romok CODLDIOL ISSUES emeeestenee aee PeMEUNNEE UEM EMEN MMEIMMNEEM seer 48 Datters OC AdapEer 85 0 lt p ee er ee cee mene E GM NM MEUM MM MM ME 48 UB NE m 48 Oana cocti ES ne EE ENA eee eee eee ee eee ee eee 48 How can I get additional support for the MDRP360 and accessories ss 49 dechmeal OPPO Cee ouod eee nee eee een nee ee A ee eee 49 Introduction What is covered in this chapter e Safety Notices Proper Care and Handling of Equipment Safety Notices Safety Notices Please follow these recommendations and use equipment sensibly to prevent injury death and property damage When disposing of batteries always follow the battery manufacturer s recommenda tions Covering the terminals with tape prior to disposal can reduce the risk of fire e Keep equipment remote control and accessory batteries away from children If a child swallows a battery seek immediate medical attention Never use batteries which are physically damaged leaking have a change in color or emit odor or smoke Be aware that damaged batteries can become very hot and cause burns Use caution e Chemicals from batteries can cause rashes burns blindness and other serious re actions If exposed to battery chemicals wash t
2. e Basic Replacement Parts e Common Accessories e Camera Cables amp Interface Modules e System Interface Modules e Audio Video Cables amp Accessories e Miscellaneous Accessories Remember to always check online or with your lo cal McRoy Digital dealer for the latest manuals and accessories 45 Ordering Part Numbers Basic Replacement Parts 6 900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009 0900900099009009999000900090000909000090009000090009090000900000000000090000000000900900000000090090000909090009009090000009090000900900000900000000900000900090000900000090900900000900090900000000000090000000900090000000090900000000900000009000090000000000900000090009009000000090900000090900090000090000009909000099 6 0900000000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009 690900009090000999000009900000900000090000000900000000000000000000000000900000000900009009900090090000000990000009000090090000090900000009000000900000000000090000000000000000000000000009000009000090090000090090000090000090000000090000000000000900009009000090090000090
3. 6 0 6 6 0 GO 6 O 6 0 O 0 06 6 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 O 6 6 O0 6 0 0 9 6 O0 0 6 0 0 6 0 O 6 0 O 9 6 O 6 0 O 9 0 6 6 0 0 9 6 O 6 6 O 9 6 0 O 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 Powering the MDRP360 On Off What are all of these lights and sounds at power up The On Off switch is used to apply remove power to the unit Either batteries or an attached power adapter must be installed prior to the power switch being moved to the On position The power switch can be moved to the Off position at anytime without damage to the unit To conserve battery power the power switch should be placed into the Off position when the unit is not being used When the unit is initially powered on a series of internal tests are run as the unit emits a sequence of audible tones During this time the Value Indicator will also illuminate all LEDs in green red and yellow colors These tests typically take less than 2 seconds to complete Once the power up tests have completed the Value Indicator will momentarily display the current battery level using the top 3 LEDs and the current A V transmitter channel 1 4 using the bottom 4 LEDs Understanding the Value Indicator The front panel s Value Indicator is shown on the right It is a line of 7 multi color LEDs which provide feedback to the user in green red or yellow colors In many modes of operation these colors are carefully matched to the front panel push buttons and Color Coded Reference for ease of use
4. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 6 6 GO 6 6 0 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 0 GO 6 06 O 6 O 6 06 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 O 6 6 O GO 6 O0 6 06 O0 0 6 0 6 6 0 0 6 O 6 0 GO 6 6 O 6 6 6 6 O 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 0 O 6 O0 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 O0 0 6 0 6 6 O 6 6 6 0 6 6 O 6 6 0 6 9 6 6 6 6 5 5 Power Switch This is the main power switch used to apply and remove On IM Off power from the unit To extend battery life the switch should be placed in the Off position when the MDRP360 is not being used Learn Switch This switch is utilized only for programming new remote Learn controls and should not be pressed for any other reason Doing so may o cause the unit to temporarily ignore the remote control s commands See Chapter 3 Pairing Remote Controls for more details Color Coded Reference This reference is used to interpret the dis S 8 played value on the LED Value Indicator The three reference columns B gs are color coded as follows Angle Green Bracket Red amp Time Yel a ai 30 low These colors are directly related to the three push buttons of the 40 7 45 same color described below Each of the seven Value Indicator LEDs 30 5 10 can display in any of these three colors The vertical position of the LED 20 4 5 indicates the row of the value and the color indicates the column For ex 15 3 2 ample Pressing the Angle button will cause the current angle value to be 10 2 1 shown on the Value Indicator LEDs in the color
5. Conditions for This Example Arial Real Estate Job Low Light 8 Second Camera Exposures Exposure Bracketing 1 0 1 Step 1 Using the remote control manually pan and tilt the camera until the desired scenery is in frame on the camera 6 9 6 06 0 9 9 0 O0 0 6 0 O 0 0 6 0 0 06 0 6 9 6 0 0 6 0 O 0 6 06 0 O 9 6 O0 0 0 0 O 0 9 0 O0 0 9 0 GO 9 6 0 O0 0 6 0 O 9 0 0 O 9 0 0 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 9 6 0 0 6 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 O 9 6 0 O0 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 6 O0 0 6 0 O 0 9 6 0 0 9 6 6 9 6 6 6 5 Step 2 Using the front panel press the Bracket button to adjust the bracket count to 3 captures Don t forget to configure the camera for the desired 3 exposure bracket sequence For example 1 O 1 6 6 6 0 06 9 9 9 0 6 9 0 0 0 09 0 6 0 0 9 9 0 0 9 09 0 O 6 06 0 GO 9 06 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 09 0 0 6 0 O 0 9 9 O0 9 9 0 0 6 9 0 O 0 0 O 9 9 0 0 0 0 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 O0 0 9 9 O0 0 9 9 0 9 9 0 0 0 9 0 O0 9 9 0 0 0 9 6 0 6 0 0 O 6 9 0 0 9 9 0 6 9 06 0 0 6 0 0 9 6 6 6 e Step 3 Using the front panel press the Time button to select a 10 second delay In this example it is assumed that the camera s expo sure time is 8 seconds due to low light conditions The MDRP360 s time delay MUST always be set to a time greater than the camera s exposure time to ensure good images result Step 4 Using the remote control press the Focus Lock button to illuminate the red Focus Lock indicator on the front panel In most
6. Commands Each remote control button has mul tiple functions depending on the cur rent operating mode of the MDRP McRoy Digital What is the most critical thing to understand about the remote control The remote control has four different modes of operation Normal amp ExpressPan Modes most commonly used modes of operation e Shift A Mode allows easy access to additional common features e Advanced B Mode a separate menu of less common features and settings Most of the buttons on the remote have three zones that define their function in the various modes of operation The diagram in the upper right clearly shows how each button is divided by mode The specific uses of each button are detailed in the next pages of this manual When the MDRP is initially turned on it always defaults to Normal mode Normal mode commands can be easily accessed by simply pressing their remote control buttons For example Panning left can be requested by pressing the left arrow shown below on the left ExpressPan mode commands are identical to Normal mode commands with the exception of how the Auto 360 capture sequence operates When in ExpressPan mode the MDRP360 will emit an audible tick once per second to inform the user they are configuring a capture sequence See Chapters 4 and 5 for additional details Shift A mode commands can be quickly accessed by combining the Shift A button A with an other button much in the same way that a c
7. Tilts the head s platform downward Moves the camera s vi sual field towards the ground 6 06 6 9 6 0 0 6 6 06 0 6 6 6 O0 6 6 06 0 6 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 0 6 06 O 0 6 0 O0 0 6 0 6 0 06 O0 6 6 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 6 06 O0 0 06 0 0 6 6 O0 6 6 0 O0 0 9 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 06 0 6 6 06 O0 6 06 0 O 6 0 O0 6 6 0 0 6 06 O0 6 6 0 GO 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 0 6 0 O 0 0 O 6 9 0 O 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 0 6 O0 0 6 0 O0 6 6 0 O 6 0 0 6 O0 0 6 0 O0 6 6 0 O0 9 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 6 69 6 6 6 Tilt Up Tilts the head s platform upward Moves the camera s visual field towards the sky Focus Lock Toggles the focus output to the camera on off In most cam eras this directs the camera to focus and lock exposure settings until the focus lock is toggled off See chapter 4 for details YT Fire Camera Initiates a fire command output to the camera This directs ifej the camera to capture one or more images Operation will vary depending on the state of the Focus Lock See chapter 4 for details amp 6 6 6 6 6 0 06 6 9 6 O0 6 5 6 0 0 0 0 06 O 6 6 0 9 6 0 O0 0 6 0 0 6 0 6 6 06 O 0 6 0 6 0 O 6 0 9 0 O 6 0 0 O 0 6 O 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 6 9 6 O 6 6 06 O 6 0 0 O6 0 0 GO 0 0 0 O 6 0 0 0 6 06 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 O 6 06 O 0 6 0 O 6 0 GO 0 0 0 0 6 O GO 0 O0 0 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 9 O 0 6 0 O0 0 6 0 O0 9 6 0 0 9 6 6 6 9 6 06 6 6 6 Initiate Auto 360 Starts an automatic 360 capture sequence The cur rently sel
8. 0 0 GO 0 06 O 9 0 0 9 0 O 9 06 O 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 O 9 0 0 0 GO 9 0 O 0 0 0 9 O 0 0 0 O 9 0 O 9 0 0 0 0 O 9 0 O0 0 0 0 9 9 O 0 0 O 9 0 O 0 GO 9 9 O 9 0 0 6 0 9 0 0 6 6 6 Bracket Button When the Bracket button is initially pressed the Value Indicator displays the current bracket count setting in red The displayed value can be easily understood by using the red reference just to the right of the Value Indicator Additional presses of the Bracket button cause the bracket count setting to be increased one value per press For ex ample If the currently displayed bracket count is 7 and the Bracket button is pressed 1 time then the display will show a bracket count setting of 9 exposures in red Pressing the Bracket button again will adjust the bracket count to 1 exposure 009062909060620920606206020629620629020602920602920602929290290062920620606202060206206020602902920292042929292922992062060629020602900602902020900290206029292922929292060200629206200602060296020602060290206029202902929292 602960602020200602902062062060292020202922922929202900629020629006029020206029206209020292202929202292909 0200602902000602902 0029292929290 9 Time Button When the Time button is initially pressed the Value Indica tor displays the current delay time setting in yellow The displayed value can be easily understood by using the yellow reference just to the right of the display Additional presses of the Time button cause the de
9. 0 0 0 O0 0 0 0 GO 0 6 0 0 09 GO 9 9 O 9 06 O0 0 0 0 9 O0 0 9 9 O 9 0 O 6 0 0 9 6 O0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 6 0 0 6 6 EHS Focus Lock Toggles the focus lock function on off A red Focus Lock in Fa dicator on the front panel is illuminated when focus lock is active In most cameras this directs the camera to focus and lock exposure settings until the focus lock is toggled off See camera manual for exact details Fire Camera Initiates a fire command to the camera This directs the Rey camera to capture one or more images Operation will vary depending on the state of the Focus Lock See above diagram for details How does the Fire button operate when Focus Lock is off When focus lock is disabled pressing and holding the Fire button will cause the focus output to become active instructing most cameras to auto focus and lock their nominal exposure setting The release of the fire button will immediately initiate a series of fire commands to the camera af ter a short stabilization time has passed The number of fire commands is dictated by the bracket count setting on the front panel The delay between fire commands is controlled by the time delay setting on the front panel Once all fire commands have completed the focus line returns to an in active state The Fire button can be held as long as necessary to achieve the ideal pose in frame before initiating the fire command How does the Fire button operate when Focus Lock is on When Focu
10. Pan Tilt A V Head the MDRP360 via the Cam Out port This connection is com monly made with a camera cable specific to the camera s make amp style Some cameras may require a small camera interface module to provide additional functionality Ss Ss C5 oO SS B PNA Camera Cable MeRoy Digital Camera interface Module CIM Different CIM modules may have differ ent types of outputs Infrared USB etc What should I know about connecting a camera to the MDRP360 The MDRP360 is designed to control most cameras with a remote control port These are typically cameras in mid range to professional SLR DSLR categories Some low end point and shoot cam eras also have this capability On still cameras this control can include focus fire exposure and zoom On video cameras recorders this typically includes start amp stop Although not all cameras provide a standard means of remote control the MDRP is compatible with hundreds of production cameras from many manufacturers All Cam Out port cables have a green stripe that matches the color of the port on the front panel The following are common ways to connect the MDRP360 and a camera e Camera Cable McRoy Digital offers compatible camera cables for cameras from Canon Nikon Sony JVC and others Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer for assistance on connecting cameras to the MDRP360 e Camera Interface Module CIM These modules can provid
11. The Value Indicator has four basic modes of displaying information Power Up Mode When power is initially switched On the Value Indicator will display the battery level and A V transmitter channel number Idle Status Mode When the MDRP360 is idle and not actively performing any task or responding to button presses it will default to this idle status mode In this mode it will momentarily flash the battery level A V transmitter channel number and A V transmitter on off status See below for details Value Mode When the user is commanding the MDRP360 to display or change a setting the Value Indicator will display the value of the selected parameter If the parameter is a front panel value Angle Bracket or Time then the Value Indicator will display the value in the same color as the button s background If the parameter is a remote control value then the Value Indicator will display the value in red in addition to the remote s normal audible feed back tones Camera Status Mode When the MDRP360 is executing either a manual or Auto 360 cam era command it displays the status of the camera operation on the Value Indicator In manu al mode the display indicates the current bracket number up to 7 in red In Auto 360 mode the display simultaneously indicates both the current bracket number in red and the percent age of a 360 degree rotation completed in green Tx Chan Battery ogoooog Miscellaneous When executing some
12. cannot be used under water If dropped in water immediately dry unit with a cloth and allow unit to air dry without batteries installed for 72 hours If unit does not operate properly contact your dealer or McRoy Digital ser vice and support center e f condensation forms on the equipment remove the batteries and wait for the conden sation to evaporate before trying to operate the equipment Do not store the equipment in environments with harsh chemicals or corrosive vapors Examples of such locations are darkrooms and chemical labs Use of this equipment near excessive magnetic fields can lead to malfunction or dam age Sources of such magnetic fields include welders plasma cutters radio station transmission antennae etc Clean the equipment with only a mildly damp cloth Be careful to not get water or other contaminants into the connectors Doing so can cause malfunction or damage e Do not use paint thinner benzene or other organic solvents to clean the equipment Doing so may cause fire fumes or damage to the unit It is recommended that the equipment be cleaned with a damp cloth f you are concerned about the product s safety or feel that the product requires repair contact your dealer or McRoy Digital directly Intentionally Left Blank Getting Started What is covered in this chapter Overview of Typical MDRP360 Applications Installing Batteries or a Power Adapter Mounting the MDRP360 on a Tripod or Mas
13. setup it is possible for the MDRP360 to position the camera control focus exposures and even zoom Not all cameras are capable of remote zoom control Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer for details Professional SLR and DSLR This class of professional cameras commonly offers live vid eo output a USB port and a method of remote control These cameras offer the most preci sion and flexibility in lens and accessory selection Depending on the accessories installed itis possible for the MDRP360 to position the camera control focus exposures and even zoom Not all cameras have electric zoom control available Video Cameras amp Recorders Most video cameras even HD cameras have a composite video output Many also have either an IR remote control or remote control port Depend ing on the camera and accessories the MDRP360 can position these cameras and control recording start stop and zoom Not all cameras support remote control Infrared and Night Vision Equipment The MDRP360 is equipped to control a variety of other photographic surveillance and monitoring equipment Contact your local dealer and tell them about your application For assistance in mounting a camera or determining its level of compatibility with the MDRP360 contact your local McRoy Digital dealer or visit the McRoy Digital website 13 Using the Camera Output Port Cam Out Zi Me fo S McRoy pipial Cameras are connected to Programmable
14. the Battery Lost Damaged NROHiOle Saco ee eee ees cee eee 28 Pairing Remote Controls with the MDRP 3600 a et ee a nee ee ee 29 Changing the Remote Controls NS socer rev ere eee 30 Manda Ope 221000 ee E ee ee ee eee ee ere 31 Techniues and Examples aa cn ee ee ee eter ee eee ee eee 31 Manual vs Automatic Operation Normal vs EXDESSS DIEI eese cts eect ereecwiee eet eee 32 Manaty Panis Sc LUIS sane a nee nee en eee UM MUN 33 Man al Camera Focus Lock amp Fire Operations ccc rere ree a eres UDINE UE 34 Application Example Mast Photos EAD sceneto EEE NEUEM 35 Pp HCA Om Example Wildife Photgerap Duis Emden entente Dre Emp DM MP UN 36 Automauc Operation S energia DNI bpm E iSc MEN 37 Tech iques SC EXaDmIDI6S asc eret Rtaresartfut E ee ee 37 Initiating A to 360 Capture SEQUI PICBS siise sau pete EEE ener en ini etidi OQUA ER PN DU tern 38 Initiating ExpressPan Capture eque Scusa ERE eT em tere men URN UNUM saae 39 Automatic ABenmmentor Multiple SUE HOS oeoetab ar Emo RUE eniti an M det i 40 E a ch lt 10110 5 MIENNE RT 41 ADDICSHOR E XIIe ooo erEtero oM MR M MENSEM ee ee ee 42 BS CLEC AEN INS ooo resonet QC RU EUM NNNM NNNM INED URDU EE 43 NIDRPS60 Part Ni MIDES rrien Ea cg estes E Med pM IMMUNE MN E MEME 45 basic Replacement P3EIS ouo ee ee ee ee 46 COmIDOB ACCESSO TOS e oosres tup E ene eer eee nee E EMEN UU E E EE 46 Camera Cables amp Camera Interface Modules CIMSs sette 46 Systemi Diternce Modules S TMS
15. 0 6 0 O0 6 6 0 0 O0 0 6 6 O 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 O 9 0 6 9 6 O0 6 6 6 O 9 6 0 O0 9 6 0 0 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 o 6 5 ExpressPan On Off At power on the MDRP360 defaults to Normal a mode ExpressPan Off The MDRP360 will emit an audible tick every second when in ExpressPan mode This key sequence toggles between Normal and ExpressPan modes See Chapters 4 amp 5 for details 6 6 6 06 06 6 6 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 6 6 0 O 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 9 06 0 6 9 6 O0 0 06 O0 O 6 6 0 0 6 6 O 0 6 0 O 6 06 O0 0 6 06 O0 0 6 6 O0 0 0 GO 6 6 0 0 6 06 O0 0 6 0 O 0 6 06 O0 0 6 0 GO 6 6 0 0 6 06 O 0 6 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 6 06 0 0 0 O0 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 06 6 6 6 6 O0 6 9 0 O 6 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 06 0 6 6 0 0 6 06 O0 6 0 O 6 6 0 6 6 06 0 9 6 06 0 69 6 6 6 o 6 5 Escape Aborts immediately when executing a Fire Camera or Auto 360 sequence A Shift A Pressing this button in combination with another button will ex ecute the Shift A Mode commands See above details for other buttons Shift B Pressing amp holding only this key for 3 seconds causes the remote to enter Advanced B Mode See the next pages for details 9 0 6 6 6 9 9 0 0 6 0 0 6 9 6 0 0 GO 9 9 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 O0 GO 0 9 0 0 9 0 O9 0 0 O 9 6 O 6 9 GO 9 9 O0 0 0 0 O 0 GO 0 GO 0 O 9 0 O0 0 0 O0 0 0 O0 0 9 0 0 9 0 O 9 0 O 9 06 O 6 0 GO 9 9 O 9 0 0 O 0 O 0 0 GO 9 O 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 09 0 0 9 0 0 9 O0 0 0 0 O 0 6 O 6 9 GO 9 9 O 9 06 0 0 0 0 O 9 0 6 9
16. 0 6 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 06 0 0 06 0 6 6 06 GO 6 6 0 O 0 6 06 O 0 06 6 6 0 06 O0 6 0 0 GO 0 6 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 06 06 0 9 06 0 6 9 0 O0 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O 0 6 06 O 0 0 0 6 0 06 O0 6 0 O 6 0 O 0 6 0 0 9 06 O0 6 6 06 O0 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 0 6 6 0 9 06 0 6 9 6 0 6 9 6 6 6 6 6 Mute Increases the mute setting by one step Mute can be set from 1 3 Local amp Remote Audio Enabled Local Audio Muted Local amp Remote Audio Muted After setting 3 the MDRP will wrap around to setting 1 06209200920202020620602029020202022020290202909292020202020209202029202020209202020282929292282290292020902020290202029020920202909284292020922920202020202920920202092020202290202022929020a292020202060202902092020290242909202092090290292020202029029020202900202902020920290209090929229292900202029002929020292992920 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 O0 6 0 O0 9 6 0 0 0 0 9 0 O0 0 6 0 0 9 6 O 0 0 O 9 0 O 0 6 O0 0 0 0 0 9 O0 O 9 0 O 0 0 O 0 O0 9 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 O 9 0 O 0 6 O 0 0 O 6 0 O 0 6 O0 0 0 6 0 9 0 GO 6 0 O 0 6 O 6 0 O0 9 0 0 6 0 O0 0 0 O 9 0 GO 9 6 O 0 0 O 9 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 0 9 06 0 9 0 O 9 6 0 9 0 9 9 O0 9 6 6 6 27 Changing the Battery Lost Damaged Remotes What type of battery does the remote control require The remote control battery can last for years without being changed depending on usage The remote uses a standard CR2032 coin cell Under no circumstance should another type of battery be used in the remote as it could cause damage fire or an expl
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19. 0000900909000090090909000000 0900000990999000090909000090090000909099099000009090909090000090009000099090000090090000009000000900099000009090990000009009000009090090000090909000000090000099090000090090000000000009000900000090099000000900900090090900090000909009090000009090000009009000000909090000090090900000099009900000009909000090090900000099 Is it possible to use the software provided by Absolutely A typical configuration of this type the camera manufacture or other professional will have the camera connected to a laptop or image capture software to control the camera i PC via the USB port In this case the MDRP while still using the MDRP360 to manage the will not have a cable connected to the camera positioning of the camera It is also common to use the MDRP360 s USB system interface module SIM in these applica tions to allow the MDRP to also be controlled via a USB port and laptop PC software 69090000009090000009090000009009000000000000000009000009000000000000000000009000000000000000090000000090000000009000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000000009900000000090000000090000000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000090000000909000000000000000090000000090000000 48 Technical Support How can get additional support for the MDRP360 and accessories Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer Your dealer has access to a wealth of techni cal data and is happy to support any inqui
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21. 0620902929060292942929290290690620606202062062062060206029 62060292029 92929029292092 60296062902062900602020602060206029202929292292929206029606292962060620602062060602902902920290292292926290602902020060290206206060290206029 62902292292929290602029 02006202962062029020206202922929292922929029 020060290006029029006029902929299 9 System I O Port This center connector is where the user connects McRoy Digital s System Interface Modules SIM These modules offer additional functionality to the MDRP360 Examples include USB port con nection to PCs ability to update firmware via Internet download remote control via laptop or PC software etc 06209209209202020922092020290206020290220920202429202902020292902920290292020290292290920202482020202092020209209202029202020292909202020202020929202929209202029202029029202029229092092020929020209020202020202020292020292209202092020292909020202902929202902920202902020290029290090020292902022920202929202929929209 Audio Video In Port This right side connector is where the MDRP360 receives its audio video signals from an attached camera Typically a compatible A V camera cable is used to attach this port to the camera s A V output In application the audio and video input received at this port are transmitted to the remote live view monitor for viewing from a distance 6 6 6 06 6 6 O0 0 6 O0 5 6 O0 0 O0 0 0 O 6 0 O 5 6 O 6 0 O0 0 6 O0 0 O 6 6 6 0 6 0 O 6 6 GO 6 O 6 O0 0 6 0 0 0
22. 5 Down can be offset with angle adapter for tight angle shooting Vertical Tilt Soeeds 4 Speeds 3 3 2 7 1 8 amp 1 2 deg s measured with fully charged batteries and no load 43 Specifications Electrical Specifications MDRP Battery Specs 4 x AA Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeables Recommended NiCad or other low voltage batteries not recommended Batteries not included MDRP Battery Life 100 Standby Actual life depends on camera load pan tilt activity and video transmission time idR I Hu 6 0 7 5VDC 1A minimum Remote Battery Specs 1x CR2032 Standard Coin Cell Remote Control 433MHZz 8 Button 20 Function ANV Transmitter 24G zISM 4 Channels Camera Out Port ___MiniB Style Not USB Compatible System In Out Port Min BStyle Not USB Compatible i a FCC o EM Audio Video In Port Mini B Style Not USB Compatible Environmental Specifications F C CE FCC Pending 300 100 eet m 300 100 Line of Sight feet m Operating near the upper temperature limit may not be possible in direct sunlight when the unit s internal temperature exceeds the upper limit Actual distance is function of location interference from other devices and nearby structures 44 Documentation product operation and specifications subject to change without notice MDRP360 Part Numbers What is covered in this chapter
23. 9 O 9 0 O 0 0 9 6 O0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 6 6 9 6 AN Channel Power Time eececeeeecec eee ec ee eee eee eee eee eee eee eoececer ero e eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 6 0 06 6 0 9 6 9 06 6 0 06 6 9 9 6 6 0 06 eee 9 6 06 6 o ee 6 6 Advanced B Mode Commands Advanced B Mode commands are only accessible when the MDRP is in the Advanced B Mode menu This mode is entered by holding the Advanced B key for 3 seconds or more when in the normal or Ex A V Time vU Accel Rate dett 14 pressPan modes Advanced B Mute Control uvis mode exits and returns to normal or ExpressPan mode when no E keys have been pressed on the No Function remote for 10 seconds AIN Transmitter Channel Increases the A V transmitter channel by one channel The channel can be set from 1 4 Channel 1 4 After chan nel 4 the MDRP will wrap around to channel 1 AIN Time Increases the A V transmitter timeout by one step The timeout can be set from 1 5 Always Disabled 30 secs 5 mins 20 mins Always Enabled After setting 5 the MDRP will wrap around to setting 1 6 6 6 0 6 6 06 9 6 6 0 0 06 0 6 6 06 O6 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 O0 0 0 0 O 0 06 0 6 6 0 O0 9 6 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 O0 6 6 0 O 9 6 0 O 0 6 0 O0 0 0 0 O 9 0 O0 0 9 0 O0 0 6 0 O0 0 9 0 O 0 06 0 0 0 O0 0 9 0 O 9 6 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 O0 9 0 O 9 6 0 9 0 0 O 0 0 0 6 6 06 0 9 9 6 0 9 9 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 6 6 6 6 6 06 0 6 6 06
24. Create mode is a very rarely re quired procedure Normally the MDRP and a given remote control will be paired throughout their entire life This procedure is documented in this manual should such a rare event occur 30 Manual Operations Techniques and Examples What is covered in this chapter Manual vs Automatic Operation Normal amp ExpressPan Mode Differences Manually Panning amp Tilting Manual Camera Focus Lock amp Fire Operations Application Examples 31 Manual vs Automatic Operation Normal vs ExpressPan Manual Operation vs Automatic Operation What is the difference Manual Operation allows the user to operate the MDRP360 one command at a time Specifically the user is able to pan tilt or command the camera to take one or more pictures in a single posi tion or camera orientation Manual operations are most commonly done to configure the pan and tilt angles of the mounted camera prior to initiating an Auto 360 capture sequence In some ap plications such as mast photography manually operating the MDRP360 via remote control allows the camera operator to remotely and precisely frame each camera position before commanding the head to initiate a sequence of bracketed exposures Automatic Operation can be initiated by pressing the Auto 360 button on the remote control In Automatic operations the MDRP360 automatically commands the camera to take up to 9 brack eted exposures from as many as 72 precisely s
25. cameras this will cause the camera to auto focus and lock its nominal exposure setting for subsequent bracketed captures Step 5 Using the remote control press the Fire button one time to initiate the bracket fire sequence At this time the camera will be commanded to capture 3 images each with a different exposure set ting per the camera s bracketing configuration Repeat above steps as desired or initiate an automatic operation See Chapter 5 for details 6 6 6 06 9 6 0 0 0 O 6 0 O0 0 6 0 0 9 6 6 9 0 0 9 0 O 6 06 0 0 0 O0 6 9 0 0 9 0 O 9 0 O 0 0 O 9 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 O 6 0 O 6 0 O 0 0 GO 9 6 O 9 0 O O 0 0 O 6 0 0 9 6 O0 0 0 0 9 0 O 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 9 0 O 9 0 0 0 0 O 6 6 O0 0 0 0 0 9 0 O 9 0 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 9 6 0 9 9 0 0 9 6 6 6 35 Application Example Wildlife Photography wer 3 Camera AX j ANS Ny k NS UNS 7 Nt ath t ca tg MDRP360 Conditions for This Example Active Wildlife Subject High Light 0 5 Second Camera Exposures Exposure Bracketing None Single Capture Step 1 Using the remote control manually pan and tilt the camera and m until the desired scenery is in frame on the camera Step 2 Using the front panel press the Bracket button to adjust the bracket count to 1 capture Don t forget to disable exposure bracket ing on the camera Step 3 Using the front panel press the Time button to select a 1 second delay In this example it is assumed that the camera s ex posure time is 0 5 s
26. ched video and mono audio are trans mitted to a remote viewing monitor When connected to a camera with live view the MDRP360 transmits the live video in either PAL or NTSC format All A V In port cables have a yellow stripe that matches the color of the port on the front panel Sometimes it appears like the live view remote monitor picture stops display ing long before my A V transmitter sleep setting What s happening This can happen when the camera s sleep timeout is set shorter than the MDRP s transmitter time out sleep setting Pressing the focus lock or fire button on the remote control is typically enough to wake the camera back up Ideally the sleep timeout on the camera should be increased See Chapter 3 for additional details on how to configure the channel and sleep timeout of the live view transmitter 16 Understanding the Front Panel What is covered in this chapter Overview of the Front Panel Powering the MDRP360 On Off Understanding the Value Indicator Angle Bracket and Time Buttons Overview of the Front Panel Color Coded Reference Power Switch Learn Switch Angle Button Green Bracket Button Red Value Indicator Time Button Yellow 7 Multi Color LEDs C OO See FocFire Camera P System In Out Audio Video Out Port i Port E In Port Focus amp Fire Status Remote Control Status Red LEDs Red LED 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 6 06 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 G 6 6 6 06 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 O0 6 6 6
27. convenience in their application Once a replacement or additional remote control has been ordered and re ceived the new remote control must be paired matched to the MDRP This simple process is described on the next page Remember that new remotes must be paired to the MDRP before it can recognize their commands See the next page for details 28 Pairing Remote Controls with the MDRP360 Learn le 9 Cher y e s Ang 8ra 7 On Bl Off eed DELT Learn M cRoy T tal Switch Remote Status LED Red Programmable Pan Tilt A V Head 1 orl J OOF i50 FocFire e ou c Mo 9 7 9 4 3 2 1 e on Why is it important that the remote control be paired with the MDRP The MDRP is capable of being used with multiple remote controls simultaneously Additionally several MDRP heads can be used in close proximity at the same time without responding to one another s remote controls The pairing process is the secret to why this works By pairing one or more remote controls with a given MDRP head the head is taught to only respond to those remotes lt is also possible to pair a single remote with several heads Prior to pairing a given remote with a MDRP360 the MDRP will ignore the remote What is the process for pairing a remote control with the MDRP To add a remote control to the MDRP s remote control access list 1 Turn the MDRP s power switch to the on position 2 Using a small
28. e a method for connecting to cameras which do not have a standard remote port Interface modules can also provide extended functionality with some cameras beyond their standard remote port The range of functionality possible with any given camera is dependent upon the camera s design A CIM may also be used to interface to very non standard equipment Bypassed Operation In advanced setups where the Auto 360 panoramic mode is not used users will sometimes bypass the MDRP360 s camera control and use a laptop with enhanced capture software to directly control the camera s focus fire exposure and zoom This requires additional wireless equipment and is most commonly done in aerial mast pho tography Not all cameras have remote zoom control available This may require careful selection of both the camera and camera interface module 14 MeRoy Digital LLE Precision Solutions Using the System Input Output Port Sys I O PIOROM Digital Programmable Pan Tilt A V Head ENS c occ E co en ES z lt o gt lt an O O O O O O O A System Interface Module SIM can add features like a USB port to the MDRP360 LJoot No O m The USB port can be used to control the unit from soft ware on a laptop or PC It can also be used to update the MDRP360 s firmware with the latest firmware and features N Oo System Interface Module SIM MeRoy Digital System interface M
29. e the MDRP360 to wait 5 seconds before issuing the next fire exposure command or 5 seconds before rotating to the next posi tion in the Auto 360 sequence See Chapters 4 and 5 for application examples To ensure that high quality panoramic photos are captured it is critical that the Angle be set such that the field of view zoom of the camera causes about a 20 30 overlap between frames It is also important that the Bracket Count be set to the exact bracket count setting of the camera The MDRP360 s Time Delay should be set to a time higher than the maximum anticipated exposure time of the camera plus a small margin Configuring these settings incorrectly may result in a reduction in image quality No damage will be done to the camera or the MDRP360 Understanding the Remote Control What is covered in this chapter e Remote Control Overview Normal amp ExpressPan Mode Commands Shift A Mode Commands e Advanced B Mode Commands e Changing the Battery in the Remote Control Lost or Damaged Remote Controls Pairing Remote Controls with the MDRP360 e Changing the Remote Control s ID Number When adjusting settings with the remote control the value is shown on the Value Indicator and audible tones are emit ted representing the current value Fast high and low tones warn of upper and lower value limits 23 Remote Control Overview Normal amp l ExpressPanG Shift A Commands Commands El Advanced B
30. econds due to better lighting conditions The MDRP360 s time delay MUST always be set to a time greater than the camera s exposure time to ensure good images result 0 29292020602962062020206202920292020292292209202922920920292020920209290290290209020202929229202902029202920292029292920292092020206020920202029202092929202029202020206202020292020229202020929290202020929020202929209209202902929229202020629202920202020929290202029206020206292020209290920202029202029206202029206202020920290209292020209029029202020629202020292029029202029602902090290292029292929290 Step 4 Using the remote control press the Focus Lock button to dis able the focus lock if required A red indicator on the front panel will be illuminated if the focus lock is active Disabling the focus lock will allow the Fire button to control both the focus and fire with a single press as described in step 5 090906209060206020620620920290620929229292902062062020290206202020602060202902920620292292092029092920202920602060206029 6020602029209290292292092060292062062060292206020602902929292902969296060290206206206029 9206020 6020292292920602906209020 6202060209292290602929229292060292920920602060206202029206029292292290290206206206029092062062090292290929290290290602902062960629029062062060292022929202929206206062029029060629029220290292920620602906020290292929999 Step 5 Using the remote control press and hold the Fire button This will cause the camera focus output to acti
31. ected angle bracket and time settings will be used See chapter 5 for details 6 6 06 6 9 6 0 06 6 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 06 0 0 0 6 0 O0 6 6 06 O 6 06 0 6 06 O 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 6 06 O 0 6 06 O 0 6 0 0 0 06 O0 6 0 06 O0 0 6 0 O0 0 6 0 O 0 06 0 O 9 0 O0 6 6 0 O0 6 0 O 6 0 O0 0 0 0 0 0 06 O 6 6 06 GO 6 6 0 O 6 0 0 0 6 O0 0 0 0 O0 6 6 0 O 6 0 O O0 0 0 O0 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 6 0 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 O0 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 Escape Aborts immediately when executing a Fire Camera or Auto 360 sequence Shift A Pressing this button in combination with another button will ex ecute the Shift A Mode commands See the next pages for details Shift B Pressing amp holding only this key for 3 seconds causes the remote to enter Advanced B Mode See the next pages for details Shift A Mode Commands Shift A Mode com mands are accessed by pressing and hold ing the Shift A key while pressing the desired func _ Tilt Speed tion key Be aware that hold ing the Shift A key alone for 3 a seconds or more will cause the Zoom In han E899 d be ee Zoom Out MDRP360 to enter Advanced B Mode See the next section for Advanced B Mode details Pan Speed Pan Speed Tilt Speed ExpressPan Mode On Off McRoy Digital Shift A amp Shift B Pan Speed Decrease Decreases the pan speed by one step The pan speed can be set from 1 4 Slowest Fastest Pan Speed I
32. ed to improper use MCD assumes no responsibility for the design characteristics of any unit or its operation in any specific situation or application This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied all other liabilities or obligations on the part of MCD including consequential damages are hereby expressly excluded NOTE Carefully check the product for shipping damage Report any damage to the carrier imme diately Do not attempt to operate the product if visible damage is evident to either the product or its accessories All information contained in this manual is intended to be correct however infor mation and data in this manual are subject to change without notice MCD makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information or data Further MCD is not responsible for any omissions or errors or consequential damage caused by the user of the product MCD reserves the right to make manufacturing changes which may not be included in this manual Copyrights Patents and Trademarks This product its accessories and documentation are covered under Copyright Patent and Trade mark laws of the countries where the product is sold MCROY DIGITAL LLC RESERVES ALL RIGHTS UNDER THESE LAWS Documentation product operation and specifications subject to change without notice Table of Contents hesuieri MEE 1 SDAN e 2 Propert are Sc Tandi
33. en the Angle button is initially pressed the Value Indi cator displays the current angle setting in green The displayed value can be easily understood by using the green reference just to the right of the Value Indicator Additional presses of the Angle button cause the angle setting to be increased one value per press For example If the currently displayed angle setting is 20 degrees and the Angle button is pressed 3 times then the display will show an angle setting of 45 degrees in green Pressing the Angle button again will adjust the angle setting to 5 degrees 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 6 06 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 O 6 06 0 6 6 GO 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 0 0 6 0 6 6 6 O 6 0 6 6 6 O 6 0 6 0 0 0 O 6 6 O 6 06 GO 6 GO 6 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 6 6 0 O 6 O 6 06 O 6 6 O0 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 O 6 0 0 6 6 GO 6 GO 6 6 0 6 6 0 0 6 0 6 6 O 6 O 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 6 O6 6 6 06 6 6 06 6 6 6 6 6 6 Tx Chan Battery OOOOOOO 006202902060602022000292920029029000202920202029299029299 0 9 620620629020620602020260060202020900290206906029029290202929292929 069 0 06 0 9 6 0 O0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 6 0 9 0 6 9 9 6 e 9 0 6 ee06062006206209290620206020602062029206206062902902006029029229920929099 eecececec eee reece eee eee eee eee eee eee ee Overview of the Front Panel 6 9 6 6 0 0 6 06 9 9 O0 9 0 0 0 9 06 0 9 0 0 9 0 O 0 0 O0 0 0 0 0 9 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GO 9 0 O 0 9 9 0 O
34. green If the fourth LED is 5 105 illuminated green then the angle setting is 20 degrees as indicated on the color coded reference 06906202062020292292020206206206020292929029029602900602029842902060029206020202909842929202906209020629062029020900602929242920209080602920292092020629006202020602020298429 929020284292929029029020 629006029290206006029020209020292080292029060290290200629202020029209420229290920840292922909290296020600602902062002029020202929092029029029029206029020906206002920209020292909029292929292292902906060602929002902920292929999 Value Indicator This is the array of seven multi color LEDs on the front panel They are used to display the value of the Angle Bracket and Time settings as well as a number other items When used in conjunction with a front panel button the LEDs colors automatically match the button s color They are also used to indicate the value of remote control settings When not responding to button presses they display various status values of the battery transmitter and camera This chapter contains more details 6 0 06 6 9 6 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 9 6 0 O0 0 9 0 O 0 9 0 O0 0 6 6 0 0 06 0 0 6 06 O 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 eee 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 O0 9 6 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 O 9 0 O0 0 6 0 O0 9 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 0 O 0 0 O 6 9 0 GO 9 0 O0 9 6 0 O 0 0 O 6 0 0 6 9 0 GO 9 6 0 0 6 O0 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 O 6 6 0 6 9 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 5 Angle Button Wh
35. he affected area with water and seek immediate medical attention Only use the compatible battery type s specified in the user s manual for any equip ment Doing otherwise could be dangerous Use only power adapters with a regulated output of the recommended ratings and po larity Using other adapters could pose a fire hazard Cables and cords used with this equipment can pose a choking or electrocution haz ard to small children Store cables safety Keep cables and cords away from heat sources Extreme heat can damage cables causing them to be electrical fire hazards Never use damaged cables Never unplug connectors by pulling on the wire or cable directly This can cause dam age to the cables which could become a fire hazard Do notuse the equipment near flammable vapors This could cause an explosion or fire Do not store the product in dusty or humid locations that could create a fire hazard e When using large tripods masts or poles always ensure the installation is safe and stable Always be mindful of others in the area Wind and other factors can topple large masts and create serious or fatal injuries and or property damage See mast manufacturer s safety recommendations e lf the unit is dropped or damaged do not touch the internal parts as electrical and me chanical hazards exist inside Do not disassemble or modify the unit Possible electrical shock or fire could result Never handle electrica
36. he exposure button completely down This LED will typically flash one time for each bracket count when capturing a sequence of images 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 6 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 6 06 O0 0 6 0 0 0 6 6 0 6 06 0 6 6 06 0 0 6 0 O0 0 6 0 O 0 6 6 0 6 6 O0 6 6 06 O0 6 6 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 0 0 0 6 06 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 0 O 6 9 0 O 0 6 06 O 0 0 0 6 6 06 O0 6 96 0 0 6 6 0 O0 0 6 0 0 0 6 O0 6 6 06 O0 6 96 0 GO 6 0 O 0 6 6 0 0 06 6 6 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 6 Remote Control Status LED This red LED is active anytime a remote control button is being pressed It can be useful in diagnosing if the batter ies are low in the remote control See Chapter 3 for more details 902092092062020206206202902062020229202920929209202092060202020206202029202022920920229202020929029020602920620202920202292029202920929292962020202020202920202 2292020229202029290202092920620206292020202909202020292029292020202909202029020620202029202902062062029209429602020602929020206029006292906290290202920292929292909 Camera Out Port This left side connector is where the MDRP360 out puts its camera control signals Typically a compatible camera cable is used to attach this port to the camera s focus fire control inputs This is usually the camera s Remote input This port is able to control focus amp fire on most cameras Additionally it can be used to control zoom on select cameras when used in combination with a McRoy Digital Camera Interface Module CIM 09062090620920692060620206206
37. ications Construction Site Survey Exterior Real Estate e Commercial Site Photography e Surveillance amp Mobile Infrared Imaging e Sporting Events amp Other Multi Angle Imaging Time Lapse Photography Permanent Installation Configuration ee Meeting Room Permanent Mounting e Bracket x N a N N a Description In the permanent configuration the camera and MDRP360 are attached securely to a ceiling wall floor or other structure via a special mounting adapter For meeting places this allows the camera to be manipulated in an unobtrusive manner In long term time lapse applications a permanent mount gives consistency to the captures and minimizes bounce in video produced from hundreds or thousands of time lapse captures Typical Video amp Photography Applications e Church Audio Video Centers e Meeting Rooms Remote Monitoring of Industrial Equipment e Security amp Surveillance e Multi week month Time Lapse Photography Structure Mounted for Consistency 10 Installing Batteries or a Power Adapter lt i p rem ie LELEL Requires 4 AA Size Batteries Pull Down to Open When installing batteries always What batteries are recommended for use with the MDRP360 4 make sure that they are installed with the correct polarity The po The MDRP360 was designed to use standard larity is marked on both the bat AA size batteries AA batteries are available in teries a
38. l equipment with wet hands f the equipment is dropped in water or subjected to metal fragment contamination im mediately remove the batteries to prevent fire or electrical shock Proper Care amp Handling of Equipment Proper Care amp Handling Please follow these recommendations Co get the maximum life and productivity out of your equipment e Always use a tripod mast or pole that is designed to handle more weight than re quired to support the equipment camera s cables and other accessories e Using this equipment with improperly secured masts or poles can result in permanent damage to the equipment persons or adjacent property e This precision equipment is susceptible to damage from dropping or physical shock Use store and transport in appropriate containers Do not store the unit with batteries installed Leaky or corroded batteries can cause permanent damage to the unit Do not leave equipment inside a car under the hot sun or other heat source The equipment batteries or accessories may be damaged Use caution when handling hot materials Do not thermally insulate the equipment as it could cause the unit to overheat or be damaged Do not operate the equipment in excessively hot environments Doing so will cause the unit to malfunction Typically no damage will occur and the unit will operate prop erly once it returns to a normal operating temperature This equipment is not waterproof and
39. lay time setting to be increased one value per press For example If the current delay time setting is 2 seconds and the Time button is pressed 4 times then the display will show a delay time setting of 30 seconds in yellow Pressing the Time button again will adjust the delay time setting to 0 5 seconds 0620620909206020202060206020202020202290920202829202020902029020209020202020202029202020208290920202092029209220920202020202029202029020920202922020202020920202920202022920202024020209229202922902020202029029202020242920290209429020202090029029020202029020290202029020490920920909029290020292020290292920292992929 Focus Status LED This red LED is illuminated when the MDRP360 is activating the camera s focus control signal On most still cameras this is the same as holding the exposure button 1 2 way down When in focus exposure lock modes this LED will remain illuminated to remind the opera tor of the locked focus exposure setting 062062062906202060220209206029060202922090020284202020290206020290290602029029020209290920202029020202906020290290202020292020292909202022202020292029202902020290209202921292020209290920202920290206020902029029029202902091292020202020202092020206020902020290290202029020902029020912090202020600202906029402029296902922902900292292920292992926 Fire Status LED This red LED is illuminated when the MDRP360 is ac tivating the camera s fire exposure control signal On most still cameras this is the same as pressing t
40. ncrease Increases the pan speed by one step The pan speed can be set from 1 4 Slowest Fastest Tilt Speed Decrease Decreases tilt speed by one step The tilt speed can be set from 1 4 Slowest Fastest Tilt Speed Increase Increases tilt soeed by one step The tilt soeed can be set from 1 4 Slowest Fastest Zoom In Outputs a zoom in command to the camera This functionality requires a camera interface module CIM that is compatible with the cam era being used Not all cameras are capable of remotely controlled zoom 6 0 06 0 9 6 0 O 9 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 O0 O0 9 0 0 GO 9 0 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 9 0 O0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O0 0 9 0 O 9 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 ee 0 0 O0 0 9 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 O0 0 9 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 O0 0 0 GO 9 9 0 O 0 6 0 O9 0 0 0 O 0 0 GO 0 9 0 GO 9 0 0 O 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 O0 0 0 O O 9 0 O 9 0 O 0 0 O0 O 9 0 GO 9 09 0 0 9 0 0 9 96 9 9 6 9 Zoom Out Outputs a zoom out command to the camera This function ality requires a camera interface module CIM that is compatible with the camera being used Not all cameras are capable of remotely controlled P P D P B P P B amp 6 6 6 9 6 0 O6 0 0 06 O 6 6 O0 0 6 0 O0 0 9 0 O 9 06 0 O 9 6 0 O0 0 6 0 06 O 6 0 6 O 6 6 0 0 5 0 0 0 O 0 6 0 O 6 0 6 O 6 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 O 6 9 0 O 6 0 0 0 6 6 O0 0 6 0 6 6 9 0 0 0 O 6 0 0 0 6 0 GO 0 0 0 6 O0 O 6 6 O O 6 6 O
41. nd inside the MDRP360 s a number of chemistries with different charac battery compartment teristics NiCad batteries are not recommend ed due to their low cell voltage Standard Alkaline Cell Excellent Life Low Cost f Alkaline NOT Rechargeable Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Excellent Life High Cost Y Nickel Cadmium Short Life Moderate Cost I NiCad NOT RECOMMENDED Rechargeable See battery manufacturer s recommendation for charging and battery maintenance Can a power adapter be used with MDRP360 instead of batteries The MDRP360 was designed to be used with either AA batteries or standard power adapters When selecting a power adapter ensure that the input voltage is compatible with the AC line volt age of the country where the adapter will be used It is also important that only power adapters with a regulated output of 6 0 7 5VDC 1A minimum be used Adapters with higher output volt age can cause serious damage to the MDRP360 The MDRP360 should only be used with adapt ers which have the center pin with positive polarity Adapter Specifications Size OD ID 0 215 5 5mm 0 060 1 5mm Voltage Regulated 6 0 7 5VDC J Current 1A 1000mA minimum Polarity Pin Barrel 11 Mounting the MDRP360 on a Tripod or Mast The MDRP360 with standard 1 4 20 threads mounts on any standard camera mount Special adapters are available for a number of applica i tion requirements C AD Profe
42. ng or Egui prie Ni ra Ea eee eee eee 3 Geine ar E a A 5 basic THpod Coni Tura O apaa ES EE E E E SEAE ee 6 ndyanced Tod Conia OE e E E EE 7 e R E Ole EE E a E E E E E A A eee ee eee eee 8 Advanced Aerial MasEC onu PO Do eost ere erected ee eiTe aaoi erence EUM 9 Permanent Iistallapon Coni uirai o eec ne en oe a ee ee eee 10 Iustalhins Batteries ora Power Adapter ooteaega ee ne eet eer eer MM eee ree ee eee 11 Mounting the MDRP360 ong Tripod or Masteina eiai EEE aaa an TSn 12 Attachmoa Camera fothe MDRP S60 uires aE Eaa EEEE Aei REE 13 Using thetamera OU put Pori CIm OU erori aE E ra E EEE 14 Using th System oput CUE Port Sys DD oie eet eee IMEEM 15 Using Me Audio Video Mpu Port A V I ureei geai ee eee oer eee 16 Understanding the Front Panel oerte tette llle tiere iaceo ida oni utahetid boom EPUM 17 Overvieworthe Pront Pane ee ee EE EE E E E ee eee PUE UE Ud MED 18 Powerman MIRPSSO Cni T ostentum eae eee ne ee ee etree eee ee EEUU 20 Vador tinna the Value chal Oe eee eee eee EEE ee ee eer ee A eee eee 20 Anse Drackeb ec Dime 61 106 11 eaten eee nee U TED UR ee ee eee ee ree ME 22 Understanding the Remote COnLEOL ottico dex uit aT eu pen iste Ud em E GEL 23 Reniote Control OVOFVIe Wu eT en ee RUMINUS MEM UE 24 Normal amp EspressPan Mode COIIDISBICS secre cease ee EEUU OU ee 25 bito Mode COT eee ee ee en E ee ere eee ee E EUMD MEDIEN 26 A eed E MOUE e 090 00 0 6 eo eee ee E a ee PMID E 27 Changing
43. nicate with a remote Wireless USB hub connected to the camera and the MDRP360 s optional USB interface Either the remote control or GUI control panel is used to manipulate the position of the camera in addition to a number of advanced manual and automatic operations All manual and automatic features of the MDRP360 are available in this configuration Commonly the laptop will be using software provided by the camera manufacturer or advanced image capture software The laptop may also be running McRoy Digital s Remote Control GUI software for PC based control of the MDRP360 Typical Video amp Photography Applications e Landscape amp Precision Panoramas Ground Level Real Estate e Interior Real Estate Wildlife amp Nature e Studio Photography of Sensitive Subjects animals equipment etc Time Lapse Photography Basic Aerial Mast Configuration Camera Aerial Mast MDRP360 Up to 200 60m e Y SS N N N Remote Control Line of Sight Monitor Ai _ MON HHLV2 4 T Description In basic mast configurations the camera is mounted to a mast up to 200 60m tall The remote control and remote video monitor allow the operator to clearly see what the camera is seeing and to make position corrections as required for the job This ensures that high quality captures are obtained with minimum time and effort Typical Video amp Photography Applications Construction Site Survey Ex
44. nt panel buttons do The Angle Bracket and Time buttons on the front panel are used to configure the three key oper ating 22 parameters for any panoramic photography activity They are Angle degrees The angle dictates the number of positions at which the head will stop in a complete 360 degree rotation For example if the angle is set to 10 degrees then the head will automatically rotate and position itself to 36 precise positions when Auto 360 mode is activated One or more photos will be captured at each of these positions according to the bracket setting Bracket Count Bracket Count is the number of automatic images that the user wishes to take at each position in the rotation This is typically used in coordination with a camera s exposure bracketing feature and must be set to the same number as the camera Most cam eras support only 3 5 automatic bracket sequences The MDRP360 supports up to 9 cap tures Reference the camera s documentation for details and capabilities of the camera The automatic bracketing feature of the MDRP360 works in both manual remote controlled one at a time and Auto 360 modes Delay Time seconds The delay time is the amount of time the MDRP360 should wait after it has executed a single fire exposure command to the camera before executing the next command For example If shooting in low light this setting might need to be 5 seconds to accommodate the longer exposure time This would forc
45. odule SIM What functionality does the System port offer The System port is used to allow advanced devices to be connected to the MDRP360 All System In Out port cables have a red stripe that matches the color of the port on the front panel e MDRP SIM USB A This SIM module adds a USB port to the MDRP360 This port can be used to easily connect the MDRP360 to a laptop or PC Once connected the computer can be used to control the MDRP360 via a graphical user interface GUI This is ideal in appli cations where a camera manufacture s software is used to directly control the camera This module also allows the MDRP360 to be updated with the latest firmware and features by downloading them from the McRoy Digital website MDRP360 We are excited to hear about your applications and requirements Contact us if you would like to see a specific new SIM module or capability added to the 15 Using the Audio Video Input Port A V In ENS c occ Programmable Pan Tilt A V Head CL T e FocFire R C OOOCOOO D co en ES z lt o x lt an N Oo The CAB AV RCA2 audio video cable is designed to connect directly to the A V cable provided with most cameras Yellow How do connect to the MDRP360 s A V input and what does it do The MDRP360 s A V input port is the input to its internal A V transmitter Any standard composite audio video source can be attached to this port The atta
46. ofessional photography industry is filled with an endless number of made for purpose adapters fixtures and supports Check with your local McRoy Digital dealer for assistance on mounting in atypical situations Solutions await you 12 Attaching a Camera to the MDRP360 When mounting the cam era be sure that the lens is pointing in the oppo site direction of the front panel of MDRP360 Oth Standard 1 4 20 Camera Mount erwise the tilt up down Max Camera Load 6 0lbs 2 7kg controls will be reversed Away Can any still or video camera be mounted to the MDRP360 Any camera with a standard 1 4 20 threaded mount can be easily attached to the MDRP360 Cameras with other threads can use commonly available adapters to overcome the difference The MDRP360 has a camera load limit of 6 0lbs 2 7kg This includes the weight of the camera body lens and other mounted attachments The MDRP360 is designed to be used with a number of camera types including Point amp Shoot Still Cameras Small point and shoot cameras can usually be mounted to the MDRP360 Some of these cameras do not have live video output or any method of remote control In these cases the MDRP360 can still position the camera but it will not be able to trigger exposures or transmit live video to a remote monitor Mid Range SLR and DSLR These cameras typically offer live video output a USB port and a method of remote control Depending on the details of the
47. omputer keyboard s Shift key operates For example Zoom can be requested by pressing the A Zi buttons shown below in the center Advanced B mode commands must be accessed by first entering the Advanced B mode menu This menu is entered by pressing only the B button for 3 seconds Upon entry the status LEDs will race upward with a rising audible chirp The MDRP will remain in Advanced B mode for up to 10 seconds without any button activity After 10 seconds it will timeout and return to Normal mode This return to Normal mode is indicated by the status LEDs racing downward with a falling chirp In Advanced B mode commands are accessed with a single button press For example The channel number can be changed by pressing only the CH button shown below on the right i e t Pan Left Zoom In Channel 24 Normal amp ExpressPan Mode Commands Normal amp Express Pan Mode commands are accessed by press ing their key on the remote control See Shift A Mode Tilt Down commands on the next page for B details on entering and exiting ExpressPan mode ExpressPan mode emits an audible tick once per second when active Pan Left Pan Right Focus Lock Fire Camera McRoy Digital Auto 360 t Escape Shift A amp Shift B Pan Left Rotates the head counter clockwise Moves the camera s vi sual field to the left Pan Right Rotates the head clockwise Moves the camera s visual field to the right Tilt Down
48. osion Should the remote control battery need replacing it is a simple process and takes only a few moments to complete Follow these steps to replace the battery 1 Place the remote control buttons down on a flat surface 2 Using either fingernails or a flat screwdriver blade open the battery cover by carefully prying at the seam on the bottom of the remote at location A 3 The battery cover will open by hinging along the seam at location B Once completely open the cover will detach 4 Remove the old battery by pulling it out along path C 5 Insert the new battery by pushing it in along path D making sure it is oriented as shown in the diagram to observe the proper polarity 6 Replace the battery cover by first aligning hinge at location B and then snapping the cover closed at location A T he remote should now be functional M Remember to never use tweezers or pliers on new coin cells CR2032 as they can short out the positive top and negative bottom Can the remote control be replaced electrodes of the battery causing permanent damage to the battery The MDRP s remote control is designed to be a durable long life accessory Nevertheless it is still possible to damage or lose the remote control Should this happen a replacement remote control can be ordered from your dealer as part REM MDRP360 As the MDRP can be used with multiple remote controls simultaneously some users order a second remote for
49. paced locations around a 360 rotation of the head This sequence can be repeated for any number of additional tilt angles of the camera platform For example With only 8 button presses the MDRP360 can execute a 3 5 GigaPixel panoramic capture at 9 exposure levels This is nearly 32 GigaPixels and 3 200 images of automatic cap ture The MDRP360 emits an audible tick once per second when in Express Pan mode Operation of the remote control in ExpressPan mode is identical to Normal mode The only differences are in how the Auto 360 capture sequence ex ecutes See Chapter 5 for details On Off on Digital 2030 5 10 x O20 4 Angle Bracket 8sO153 2 ps ong rogrammable Pan Tilt A V Head 5 3 1 FO slag Programma What is the difference between Normal amp ExpressPan modes In Normal mode the MDRP360 can pan tilt lock the camera s focus exposure setting command the camera to capture an image Fire execute Shift A commands enter the Advanced B menu and initiate an Auto 360 capture sequence In ExpressPan mode the MDRP360 has the exact functionality of the Normal mode as described above The key difference is in how the Auto 360 capture sequence is configured In Normal mode the front panel is used to configure the pan angle for each position in the Auto 360 capture sequence In ExpressPan mode the user is able to easily use the pan buttons to specify an exact angle prior to pressing the Auto 360 button See Chap
50. paperclip gently and momentarily press the Learn Switch through the hole in the front panel of the MDRP When the Learn Switch is pressed the Remote Status LED will start to flash 3 The MDRP is in remote learn mode and can be paired with ONE AND ONLY ONE remote at a time To pair a remote press 2 or 3 buttons one at a time on the desired remote for at least 1 second each 4 Gently and momentarily press the Learn Switch once again to exit learn mode and save the new remote in the access list The LED will turn off If the Learn Switch is not pressed to save within 15 seconds of starting to flash the new remote will not be saved and the MDRP will automatically abort learn mode If this timeout occurs the process will have to be repeated 4 Now the new remote control is permanently paired The MDRP can be turned off 5 Repeat this process for each remote control to be paired to the MDRP To erase the MDRP s remote control access list Causes all remotes to be ignored 1 Turn the MDRP s power switch to the on position 2 Using a small paperclip gently PRESS AND HOLD the Learn Switch through the hole in the front panel of the MDRP The Remote Status LED will illuminate solid for approximately 10 15 seconds and then either start flashing or turn off 3 Stop pressing the Learn Switch and wait for the LED to turn completely off 4 All pairing has now been erased from the MDRP and the power can be turned off When a remote control ha
51. per second What is happening the MDRP360 is in ExpressPan mode This mode can be exited by pressing SHIFT AUTO buttons or by cycling power to the unit See Chapters 3 4 amp 5 for details Battery amp AdapterIssues a Can an adapter with a higher current rating be Yes As long as the regulated output voltage is used with the MDRP360 in the range of 6 0 7 5VDC and the currentis eee Atleast TA TOOOMA a ssmnmmsnsnnnnnnnns AN Issues 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090000000000090000009 Sometimes it appears like the live view remote This can happen when the camera s sleep monitor picture stops displaying before the A V timeout is set below the MDRP s transmitter transmitter sleep timeout timeout sleep setting Pressing the focus lock or fire button on the remote control is typically enough to wake the camera back up Ideally the sleep timeout on the camera should be increased 6990090090909909000909090000009099000000990000090090900000909900900000009900000009000000000900000090900000009909000009090909000009090909000090090900000009090009000900000909900000090009900000090909000000909000090900000090009090000009090000009099000000900000909900000090009000000000
52. remote control tasks the display may flash or sweep to indicate that it has accepted the command 20 Idle Status Mode Display Example gt Normal E O Low t5 Critical O Channel 4 E O Channel 3 z Channel 2 e Channel 1 Value Mode Display Example O 7 6 Red O5 O 4 O3 O 2 1 Remote Control Values Red Camera Status Mode Example O7 Q 6 Green O5 Q 4 O3 6 2 Red O1 Understanding the Value Indicator The transmitter on off status is indicated by the color of the Channel 1 4 LED flashing If Red the transmitter is disabled If Green the transmitter is enabled and actively transmitting the video image applied to the A V Input port oc O45 9 30 40 7 15 the LED s color B s ior oinean plicable column Cy45 3 2 inthe reference O 10 2 1 05 105 Front Panel Values color coordinated In manual mode operations the current bracket count is dis played in red In Auto 360 mode operations the current bracket count is dis played in red and the percentage of a 360 degree rotation complet ed is displayed in green The example to the left indicates that the Auto 360 capture se quence is about 85 complete and currently capturing the sec ond shot in a bracketing se quence for the current position See Chapters 4 and 5 for more details on manual and automatic use of the MDRP360 21 Angle Bracket amp Time Buttons What exactly do the three fro
53. ry e Contact McRoy Digital Support Website Support www mcroydigital com Email support mcroydigital com U S A Phone 317 660 2100 Select Technical Support Extension 49 Thanks again for partnering with McRoy Digital in your business or hobby We appreciate your patronage and look forward to assisting you with your future projects We are always excited to hear about how customers are using our products and technologies If you are proud of your efforts and would like to share them please tell us about how you use our products by emailing us at feedback mcroydigital com 50
54. s Lock is initially enabled the focus output becomes active instructing most cameras to auto focus and lock their nominal exposure setting Afterward the Fire button immediately initiates a series of fire commands to the camera The number of fire commands is dictated by the bracket count setting on the front panel The delay between fire commands is controlled by the time delay setting on the front panel Once all fire commands have completed the focus line remains active forcing the camera to retain it focus and exposure settings This is often required when taking pictures with varying light levels where a constant exposure is desired Panoramic photography is an excellent example of this need Always use the Time button on the front panel to set the MDRP360 s time delay to a value which is greater than the camera s maximum anticipated exposure time for the longest exposure setting in the bracketed set Forgetting to do so may result in blurred images or loss of synchronization with the camera 34 Aerial Mast Up to 200 60m 6 6 6 0 9 6 0 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 9 6 O0 0 9 0 O0 0 9 6 0 0 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 9 6 6 eee 9 06 60 9 6 6 6 9 06 0 9 9 0 0 9 9 0 0 9 6 0 0 6 O0 6 9 6 0 9 9 0 6 9 9 6 6 6 6 6 0090292906290629062920290620229202929200602906200290620292006292990290996 6 6 6 6 9 6 0 0 0 6 6 06 0 0 9 6 06 0 0 9 9 0 0 6 9 6 6 06 0 0 9 9 6 06 0 9 9 6 6 56 Application Example Mast Photography Camera MDRP360
55. s been successfully paired with the MDRP the MDRP s Remote Status LED will light with each press of a remote control button Un paired remote controls will not illuminate the Remote Status LED 29 Changing the Remote Control s ID Number Create Status LED Blue Create Switch What is the purpose of the Create Switch on the back of the remote control The back of the remote control features a Create Switch and a Create Status LED The LED indi cates when the remote is in Create mode The purpose of the Create Switch is to force the remote control to randomly select a new permanent ID number This ID number is what the MDRP uses to identify a remote control Before using the Create Switch read the information notice at the bot tom of this page To force the remote control to create a new random ID number 1 Using a small paperclip gently press the Create Switch until the Create Status LED starts to flash 2 Next press each of the eight buttons on the remote control twice one at a time in any order THIS IS A CRITICAL PART OF THE PROCESS ALL BUTTONS MUST BE PRESSED 3 Wait 15 seconds for the remote control to automatically exit Create mode 4 The remote now has a new ID and is ready for use 5 Because the remote s ID has changed the MDRP will not be able to recognize it The remote will have to be paired with the MDRP using the process on the previous page Resetting a remote control s ID number using the
56. s covered in this chapter e Remote Control Issues Battery amp Adapter Issues A V Issues Other Issues Technical Support Troubleshooting Remote Control Issues When the remote control tilt buttons are This likely means that the camera has been pressed the camera seems to tilt in the oppo mounted backwards on the MDRP360 Re site direction mount the camera with the lens pointing in the opposite direction of the MDRP360 s front panel 09000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009 Is there an easy way to know if the MDRP360 Yes The red R C light on the front of the unit is receiving a signal from the remote control i will always illuminate when it is actively receiv ing a command from the remote The light should stay lit as long as the remote control button is being pressed 69000000909990000000900000090090000000099090000090099000000900000009000000000000990000000900000000009900000000000009009909000000000000000900000000900000090000000009000000090000000000900000009090000090090900000090000000000090000000900000090909000000009000000090000000090000000009000000099090900099 The MDRP360 makes a ticking sound about The routine ticking sound is an indication that once
57. ssional Telescoping Mast System Standard Tripod Typically 10 200 3 60m Tall What is the best way to mount to MDRP360 The MDRP360 is designed with a standard 1 4 20 thread on its lower mounting surface This allows it to be easily mounted on thousands of existing camera supports including tripods aerial masts booms surface mounts etc Tripods Tripods are typically available with the 1 4 20 thread Quick change adapter plates are also common accessories for many tripods When working in low light conditions heavy and more stable tripods are preferred This is to reduce vibration and drift which can cause blur during necessarily long exposure times Aerial Masts The MDRP360 has many integral features that are specifically targeted at mast users These include wireless remote control and wireless video downlink Although most masts support 1 4 20 mounting some require inexpensive adapters Most masts do not have adjustable heads like a tripod and sometimes require an angled platform adapter if they are being used to take pictures at extreme angles below the mast Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer for additional information e Surface Mounts In permanent installations surface mounting brackets are a convenient way to mount the MDRP360 to either a wall shelf or platform Typical application of surface mounts include church audio video centers multi week month time lapse etc Other The consumer and pr
58. t Attaching a Camera to the MDRP360 Using the Camera Output Port Cam Out Using the System Input Output Port Sys I O Using the Audio Video Input Port A V In Basic Tripod Configuration Camera MDRP360 Remote Control Line of Sight Monitor ZMON HHLV2 4 Description The basic tripod configuration is one of the most common scenarios for the MDRP360 In this configuration the camera is mounted atop the MDRP360 which is then attached to a tripod The remote control is used to manipulate the position of the camera in addition to a number of ad vanced manual and automatic operations Automatic operations include Auto 360 mode which automatically and efficiently captures up to 72 images for perfect panoramas Typical Video amp Photography Applications Landscapes amp Precision Panoramas Ground Level Real Estate Interior Real Estate Time Lapse Photography Wildlife amp Nature Weddings amp Ceremonies Self Filming Documentaries Extreme Locations Safely Shoot at a Distance Advanced Tripod Configuration Camera MDRP360 MeRoy Digital LLG Precision Solutions Remote Control Wireless USB Adapter Wireless USB hub wireless G extender amp wireless adapter sold separately Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer for details Description In this configuration the camera is mounted atop the MDRP360 which is then attached to a tripod The Laptop uses Wireless USB to commu
59. ted directions Are there limits to the panning and tilting movements of the MDRP360 The MDRP360 is capable of panning continuously in either the clockwise or counter clockwise di rection without a 360 limitation due to its wireless design It does however have symmetrical tilt angle limits see specifications illustrated above Internal sensors prevent tilting the camera pla torm beyond its limits Angled adapters are available to offset the tilt angle to extend the tilt range either further up or down Pan and Tilt speed settings can be modified using the Shift A key in combina tion with the pan or tilt buttons on the remote control See Chapter 3 for details 33 Manual Camera Focus Lock amp Fire Operations Focus Lock Focus Lock Output On Fire Command with Focus Locked Bracket Count 3 Output Off 3tab sy Time lime Time Fa xa o Delay Delay Delay Delay D Delay Pone Fire Command with Focus Unlocked Bracket Count 3 Nv Press Release F lime Lime Time x Delay Delay Delay Delay D Delay d 5C Fire Commands to Camera Stab Delay Fixed Focus Stabilization Delay Time Delay Front Panel Time Setting 9 0 06 6 6 9 9 0 0 6 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 O 9 9 0 0 0 0 6 9 9 0 0 0 O 0 9 0 9 0 O 0 0 O 9 6 O0 6 9 GO 0 9 O0 9 0 0 O 0 O 6 0 6 9 09 O0 9 0 GO 0 0 0 0 6 O0 0 0 06 O 9 O0 GO 0 0 O 9 6 O 6 09 GO 9 9 O 0 0 0 O 0 O 9 0 0 9 O 0 0 GO 0 0 0 0 9 O0 0 9
60. ter 5 for details How is ExpressPan mode entered and exited A Holding down Shift A and then pressing the Auto 360 button on the remote T control will toggle the MDRP360 between Normal and ExpressPan modes The MDRP360 emits audible ticks when in ExpressPan mode 32 Bracket count and configuration may be limited by the capabilities of the attached camera Manually Panning amp Tilting Tilting Up Panning Right Top View Side View Pan Left Rotates the head counter clockwise from the top view Moves the camera s visual field to the left Pan Right Rotates the head clockwise from the top view Moves the camera s visual field to the right Tilt Down Tilts the head s platform downward Moves the camera s vi sual field towards the ground Tilt Up Tilts the head s platform upward Moves the camera s visual field towards the sky 6 6 6 6 06 6 6 6 6 0 0 6 0 9 9 6 06 0 0 0 6 6 06 0 0 0 0 6 6 06 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 O 0 0 6 9 0 O 6 6 O0 0 0 O0 0 0 O0 6 O0 0 6 O0 6 0 O 6 0 O 6 GO 0 0 GO 6 6 O0 0 O 6 O0 6 6 0 0 6 0 O 9 0 O 6 0 O 6 O0 0 06 O0 6 0 0 0 6 0 O 6 0 0 9 0 O 6 0 O 0 6 O0 0 6 O0 0 6 O0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 O 6 6 O 0 0 O0 9 0 O 0 6 O0 0 0 6 6 0 GO 9 06 0 0 6 GO 6 6 O0 6 0 9 6 6 9 6 6 ee Can the pan and tilt commands be used at the same time Yes Pressing a pan and tilt button on the remote control at the same time will result in the MDRP360 panning and tilting simultaneously in the reques
61. terior Real Estate e Commercial Site Photography e Surveillance e Sporting Events amp Other Multi Angle Imaging Time Lapse Photography Advanced Aerial Mast Configuration Ln FT I B RE wiretess G USB Hub Camera Z o CE Oo 9 e w G o 9 Aerial Mast oc MDRP360 Up to 200 60m 9 9 5 Oo o 4 e S TA e 2 B e MeRoy Digital LLE Wireless G USB Local Adapter Precision Solutions BERERE M V Pp of ewe e 4 e Wireless USB hub wireless G extender amp wireless adapter sold separately Contact your local McRoy Digital dealer for details Description This configuration is an extension to the basic aerial mast setup where a long range wireless USB link is utilized for remote control and video downlink The laptop runs the camera manufacturer s image capture software or similar and the McRoy Digital Remote Control GUI application The MDRP360 and camera are attached to a wireless USB hub mounted to the side of the MDRP360 at the top of the mast The key advantage to this configuration is the ability to download the high resolution digital images on demand during the capturing session This helps optimize the session and ensure the best pictures are taken in the least amount of time In this mode the MDRP360 is used to manipulate the camera position either manually or automatically Typical Video amp Photography Appl
62. vate instructing the camera to auto focus Once the subject is ideally posed a release of ifej the Fire button will issue an immediate fire command to the camera Some cameras can be configured to interpret a focus command as a static auto focus and lock command or a dynamic active focus command 6 0 06 0 6 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 O 9 0 O0 0 9 0 O0 O 9 0 0 0 9 6 O0 6 0 0 O 0 0 O0 O 9 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 6 O0 6 0 0 O0 6 0 O0 O 9 06 O0 GO 9 6 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 O O 9 0 GO 0 9 0 O 0 9 0 O 0 0 0 O 9 0 0 0 9 0 O0 0 9 0 O O 9 0 O 0 0 O0 0 0 0 O0 0 0 GO 0 0 O GO 9 0 0 9 6 0 O 0 06 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 GO 9 6 0 O 0 6 0 O 0 0 O 9 6 0 6 9 O0 0 9 0 O 0 9 6 0 9 9 6 6 6 9 6 6 Repeat above steps as desired or initiate an automatic operation See Chapter 5 for details 6 6 6 6 6 9 6 0 06 6 9 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 6 6 5 6 0 0 6 0 6 0 0 O 0 6 6 0 O0 0 6 6 06 0 O0 6 6 0 0 6 0 O 9 6 O 6 O 6 6 0 0 0 0 6 06 O 6 0 O 0 6 O 6 6 O0 6 0 0 6 0 O 9 0 O 6 O 6 06 0 0 6 O0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 6 O 5 6 O 6 0 O 6 6 O0 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 0 O 0 6 O 6 0 O 6 0 6 6 0 0 6 6 O 6 6 O 0 6 O0 6 O0 6 6 0 6 0 O 6 6 0 6 6 0 6 6 6 6 6 0 6 69 6 6 6 6 36 Specifications Mechanical Specifications 1 6 x 4 1 x 0 8 4 1 x 10 5 x 2 1 ibs kg Horizontal Pan Limits Infinite 360 Left amp Right Horizontal Pan Speeds 4 Speeds 10 9 4 8 3 4 amp 2 6 deg s measured with fully charged batteries and no load Vertical Tilt Limits 15 Up 1
63. with ExpressPan Technology McRoy Digital LLC Precision Photography Solutions MDRP360 Programmable Remote Controlled Panner ef s s On W Off o E 46930 McRo hh x Digital _ gt ou Programmable Pan Tilt A V Head e Ow cL oot noot qw FocFire Tx Chan Battery OQOOOOCDO cn User s Manual D Dig ital www mcroydigital com LT211C Thank you for purchasing your McRoy Digital product Valued Customer We are pleased that you chose to partner with McRoy Digital in your photographic business or hobby Our staff takes great pride in the design manufacture and support of precision photo graphic equipment Your satisfaction and feedback are paramount to our continued success We look forward to hearing about the creative endeavors and innovative uses you have found for our products Sincerely Avery J Roy President Warranty McRoy Digital LLC MCD warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workman ship The exclusive remedy for this warranty is MCD factory replacement of any part or parts of such product which is returned to the MCD factory within 12 months after delivery to the purchaser and which is determined to MCD s satisfaction to be defective This warranty shall not extend to defects in assembly by other than MCD or to any article which has been repaired or altered by other than MCD or to any article which MCD determines has been subject

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