joetorch

I have an HD 0670 with the option to change protocols. In order to control the Pan/Tilt, etc., I need an HMC-250 (can't be found anywhere!) or something that has the CTNCOM protocol. I'm looking for a stand-alone controller. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks

Solved my problem. I still haven't been able to find a controller that uses the CTNCOM protocol but was able to figure out the protocol codes by reading them in thru the comm port on my PC, using an old Ascendent DVMR. (using the DVMR to control or access the menu is a chore in itself... not very intuitive and continually gives errors, but I was able to eventually get all the codes... I did have difficulty trying to figure out how the checksum was being calculated, but after trial and error I finally got that too) After having all that info, I was able to write a program on my PC. It has a graphical interface that is able to completly control the camera. I now have access to the camera's menu and am able to set all the system info and camera options as well as the camera positions and scans.(something that was next to impossible using the DVMR) Also, the pan, tilt and zoom are controlled by an old cheap joystick connected to the PC. If anyone else has problems finding a controller using CTNCOM protocol and wants a copy of the program, send me an email and I'd be happy to share it. Two limitations it has at this time is that it only works when connected to CAM 1 and on Comm port 1 of the PC. I began programming it and hard coded the camera and Comm port number and only realized it when I was more than half way through but was too lazy to go back and change it. It wouldn't take much (1 varialble for each and an addition to the GUI) and I will eventually go back and do it although mine is set to camera 1 (and I only have one Comm port on my PC) and unless I needed to control more than one of these cameras, I don't need it.

You should be able to find it here: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/download/pcec.html

The HD-0670 is a camera model no. and it's made by CTNCOM. My original message said "with the option" when I really meant to say "without the option". So therefore, I cannot change the protocol as it is pre-set to the CTNCOM protocol. I have not been able to find any stand-alone controller (other than the HMC-250) that uses this protocol. Unfortunately, I can't find one of these controllers anywhere and I've scoured the internet. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other controller that would work. Thanks

Anyone have an HMC-250 controller for sale or know where I can get one. Thanks