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Cyanview

Intro

You can control our cameras simply using our free software

But if you need a RCP, we recommand Cyanview

Cyanview is a universal RCP, multi brand, multi model.

A single RCP can control up to 100 cameras (mixing models/brands).

Over various links:

  • Ethernet
  • Fiber
  • RF
  • 4G

They offer a normal model and a joystick version.

For our camera, we recommand the normal model as we don't have iris control. And you will have multiple camera on a single RCP, so the joystick version is not really ideal.

Both versions can be fitted in a desk to match a standard Sony RCP size.

Controls

Proton cams
White Balance (R/G/B and Color temp.)
Exposure (Gain and Shutter)
Master Black and Black Balance (R/G)
Detail level and crispening
User Matrix
Multi Matrix
Knee
Saturation
Master Gamma
OETF (SDR/HLG/PQ/S-Log3)
Color space (709, 2020)
Formats (1080i 50/59/60, 1080p 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60)
AUTO (AWB, ATW, Gain, Shutter)
RED tally

Here is a GIF showing all accessible menus:

Wiring

You have two ways to connect the camera to a cyanview RCP:

  • using CI0 : easy, flexible/extendable, plug and play, IP, additional cost
  • using PIO : easy, plug and play, USB/Serial, cheaper

Rule of tumb is:

  • chose CI0 if budget is not an issue
  • chose CI0 if you're planning to control different cameras model/types
  • chose CI0 if you already have Ethernet/Fiber
  • chose PIO if you're OK with USB and extend the serial cable
  • chose PIO if you already have serial/power link to your camera location

RCP-CI0

  • Proton camera is plugged directly on CI0
  • The CI0 provides: data + power to the camera
  • The CI0 can be powered by PoE or 12V (PSU or D-Tap)
  • The RCP can be powered by PoE or 12V (PSU or D-Tap)
  • CI0 and RCP communicate over IP (including Ethernet, Fiber, etc.)
info

One CI0 has 2 serial port by default. So you can plug 2 cameras on a single CI0 with standard cables. You can even use a single CI0 port to control a camera "bus". In this case, each camera has it's own ID, and this will requires custom cables on your side.

RCP-PIO

  • Proton camera is plugged direclty on PIO
  • The PIO provides: data + power to the camera
  • The PIO can be powered by USB (requires stable 5V and 1A) or external 12V
  • The RCP can be powered by PoE or 12V (PSU or D-Tap)
  • The RCP and PIO communicate over USB
info

If you want to:

  • plug multiple camera : you could use a powered USB HUB
  • control camera further: you can extend the serial cable with straight 6P hirose

Setup

RCP/CI0USB
Setup
Status
  • Create a new camera by clicking on +
  • Enter a Number (this will order the camera)
  • Enter a Name (this will be visible in web UI and RCP)
  • In Camera Head section:
    • Select Proton for the Brand
    • Select Proton CAM for the Model (Proton CAM, Flex, Rain shares the same control)
    • Select the USB port or CI0 serial/port in Interface: Port

After a couple of seconds (< 30s), it should turns green, meaning you have a bidirectional control.

note

Don't change anything else here:

  • Resolution : changed using RCP itself
  • Frequency : changed using RCP itself
  • Lens : controlled through the camera itself

FAQ

How to change the format?

  • Long press on RCP MENU
  • Navigate using the touchscreen to CAMERA > FORMAT
  • Turn the first knob to change the format
  • Once selected, wait 3sec
  • The camera will reboot in the selected format

You can chose between:

  • 1080i50
  • 1080i59
  • 1080i60
  • 1080p23
  • 1080p24
  • 1080p25
  • 1080p29
  • 1080p30
  • 1080p50
  • 1080p59
  • 1080p60

How to flip horizontal or vertical

  • Long press on RCP MENU
  • Navigate using the touchscreen to CAMERA > LENS
  • Navigate to PTZF
  • Select the second tab: Settings
  • You can flip horizontally by toggling Horizontal
  • You can flip vertically by toggling Vertical
  • They can be combined

My camera stays RED on the RCP

If you have one on hand, plug the camera on your computer using the PIO

You can try:

  • Unplug and replug the camera in the CI0

  • Check the CI0 power supply (PoE or PSU or D-TAP), display should be ON

  • Check in the RCP web UI, in diagnostic that the CI0 is visible in the list

  • Check in the RCP web UI, in diagnostic that the CI0 is associated with your RCP and not another one

  • Check on the CI0 if the display is ON:

    • it should display <->
    • and your camera number (from the RCP config)
    • in big/bold
    • if it's something else (X, <>, NO ETH, <-> with small number), you have an issue
  • Update the RCP to the latest version using a SWU

  • Update the Proton cam using the Proton Updater

  • Re do the configuration from scratch

  • This will ensure:

    • the camera and the RCP are in sync
    • the RCP is properly configured and no issue from previous tests

At the end, if everything went well:

  • CI0 should display your camera number in bold/big
  • RCP should display your camera in green (both on RCP and RCP web UI)
  • You should have bidirectional control of the camera