Controlling the VC-C50i or VC-C50iR with the WL-V5 Wireless Controller

The Wireless Controller WL-V5 is optional.

Contents:

What the Buttons on the Wireless Controller do

Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position)

Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)

Focusing (FOCUS)

To fix the focus

Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT)

Storing a Preset Camera Position (PRESET)

Switching the Camera ON and OFF

What the Buttons on the Wireless Controller do

While the wireless controller buttons are being used, the LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.1-second intervals).

1.  BRIGHT button	Adjusts the brightness of the image on the monitor. + : Brightens the image. - : Darkens the image.
2.  SET/OK button	Used to store preset positions. Can also be used to proceed to the next level when specifying settings in a setting menu.
3.  FOCUS button	Adjusts the focus. AF: Switches to auto-focus. MF: Focus is fixed. : Lengthens the focal distance. : Shortens the focal distance.
4.  ON SCREEN button	Displays or hides the date, time and text.
5.  Camera ON/OFF button	Switches the camera on and off.
6.  ZOOM button	Increases or decreases the size of the subject on the monitor screen. T: Enlarges the subject (zoom in). W: Shrinks the subject (zoom out).
7.  Camera control button	Used to change the camera head angle and to move the on-screen cursor. ^ V < > : Move the camera head up, down, left and right respectively. HOME : Moves the camera head to the center.
8.  CANCEL button	Cancels registration of a preset camera position. Also cancels a setting selected in a setting menu and returns you to the previous level.
9.  Number buttons	Used to store and restore preset positions, and to select the camera when multiple cameras are used. The * and # buttons are not used.
10. MENU button	Used to display and exit the MAIN MENU.
11. ID button	Used to control multiple cameras individually. When the cameras are switched off, pressing this button begins individual camera control.

Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use as this reduces power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you turn the power off, the date and time will be cleared.

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Changing the Camera Head Angle (pan/tilt/home position)

Use the procedures below to change the camera head angle.

To move the camera head left and right (pan):

Press the and buttons.

• When pointing the remote control in the direction of the camera and using it, the image on the monitor moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed, and the camera head moves in the oppsite direction.
• When DIRECTION MIRROR (set in the Camera Menu) is set to ON, the camera head moves in the direction of the arrow on the button pressed.
• Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head movement as shown below.
• • Low speed Medium speed High speed

To move the camera head up and down (tilt):

Press the and buttons.

• Holding the button down increases the speed of camera head movement as shown below.
• • Low speed Medium speed High speed

To move the camera head to the Home position:

Press the button.

• This moves the camera head to the center position at high speed.

Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle. If the camera head is accidentally moved, either by hand or by being struck by an object, always press the button. The deviation from the position that the camera memorizes will be corrected and the operation will be back in order.

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Zooming In/Out (TELE/WIDE)

The zoom function increases (zoom in) and decreases (zoom out) the size of the subject on the monitor screen.

To zoom in (TELE):

Press the side of the button.

• Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom.

To zoom out (WIDE):

Press the side of the button.

• Holding down the button changes the rate of zoom.

Focusing Range At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject.

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Focusing (FOCUS)

This section describes how to focus on the subject. The VC-C50i/VC-C50iR has an auto-focus mode, in which the camera automatically focuses on the subject, and a manual focus mode, in which the operator can adjust the focus by hand. (The default setting is auto-focus.)

To use autofocus mode press the button.

• The camera focuses automatically.

Subjects not suitable for auto-focus

The camera may have difficulty focusing automatically on subjects of the type shown below. Use the manual focus mode for such situations.

Subjects with little or no contrast (a white wall, for example)	Angled subjects	Highly reflective subjects
Horizontally striped subjects	Insubstantial subjects such as  flames or  smoke	Subjects seen through glass

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To fix the focus:

Press the button.

• This switches auto-focus off and fixes the focus.

To focus on nearby subjects, press the button.

• This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point closer to the camera.
• Holding the button down moves the focal point closer to the camera.

To focus on distant subjects, press the button.

• This enables switching the camera to manual focus mode while moving the focal point further from the camera.
• Holding the button down moves the focal point further away from the camera.
• At some zoom settings, the camera may not be able to focus on the subject.

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Adjusting the Brightness (BRIGHT)

This function brightens or darkens the image. When the camera is switched on, the brightness is set to the Normal level.

To brighten or darken the image, press the side of the button to brighten the image and the side to darken the image.

• The image gradually brightens (or darkens) while the button is held down.
• The Normal brightness setting corresponds to setting [5] in the AE REFERENCE screen. The brightest setting is [10] and the darkest setting is [1].
• In particularly dark locations, it may not be possible to adjust the brightness.

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Storing a Preset Camera Position (PRESET)

This section describes how to store a camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level. Up to nine (1 to 9) preset positions can be stored. Switching the power off or the camera off does not erase the stored preset positions.

To store a position:

1. Set the camera head angle, zoom position and brightness.
   - The focus setting is not stored.
   
   
2. Press the button.
   - The LED on the camera blinks green (at 0.5-second intervals).
   - Press the button again to cancel the operation.
   
   
3. Press a button from to .
   - When the position has been stored, the LED on the camera stops blinking and remains green.
   - Any existing preset information is overwritten.
   
   

To restore a preset position press a button from to .

• The VC-C50i/VC-C50iR returns to the stored camera head angle, zoom position and brightness level.

During preset operations, the camera pans and tilts at the speeds set for pan/tilt operation in the setting menu. When the [AUTO] setting is selected, the head moves at the maximum speed. Stored preset position information can only be overwritten. Stored preset positions cannot be erased. However, the preset position is cleared if the COMMAND mode is changed. If the camera is in manual focus mode, the focus may be incorrect when a preset position is restored. In this event, set the camera to auto-focus mode or focus the camera manually.

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Switching the Camera ON and OFF

The camera is switched on and off by using the (camera ON/OFF) button on the wireless controller. Even if you switch the camera OFF, the stored preset positions, the date, the time and the ID number are not cleared.

To switch the camera off, while the camera is ON, press the button.

• The image disappears and the LED on the camera turns red (camera OFF). The camera will now respond only to the button or button on the wireless controller.

To switch the camera on while the camer is on, press the button.

• An image appears on the monitor screen and the LED on the camera turns green (camera ON). The camera will now respond to all operations performed from the wireless controller.
• Even if the camera is off, when you press the button the LED on the camera blinks orange and you can begin ID mode operation.

Even if you switch the camera off, electric current will continue to flow to the camera. However, the power of the camera will not be turned off. Accordingly, even if you switch the camera off, the stored preset positions, the date, the time and the ID number are not cleared. If you switch the camera off while it is in night mode, the built-in infrared lighting also switches off. When you switch the camera back on, night mode is cancelled and the camera operates as normal. Whenever possible, switch the camera off when it is not in use as this reduces power consumption. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you turn the power off, the date and time will be cleared.

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