How to Use ProTrack Control 100

PTZ Camera Controller
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Sam Huang
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introduction：

The Secretary of the Taiwan Multimedia Creative Teaching (TMCT) Association and Director of the Taiwan Microlecture Association, Sam has been an audio and video professional for 20 years. Sam is a master in scriptwriting, videography, live video production, non-linear editing, and live video streaming. As the Secretary and Director of two associations, both educational NGOs, Sam has a strong passion for media education. He has many years of teaching experience in the College of Communication as a professional lecturer.

Skills: Scriptwriting, videography, live video production, non-linear editing, and live video streaming.

Experience: Many years of teaching experience in the college of communication as a professional lecturer.

Course category

Camera Documentary Production

About the course

The Master of Multi-Cam

The ProTrack Control 100 is a professional-grade camera controller designed specifically for multi-camera applications, combining intuitive operation, precise control, and multi-protocol compatibility to fully meet the demands of professional video production.


It supports managing up to 999 camera profiles, with up to 255 presets per camera, and is fully compatible with DVIP, VISCA, VISCA over IP, NDI, and ONVIF protocols—making it adaptable to a wide range of mainstream PTZ cameras.


With built-in real-time video preview and streaming support for RTSP, ONVIF, and NDI HX2, it also provides up to 4K30P HDMI output for high-quality monitoring and flexible streaming workflows.

Equipped with a four-dimensional high-precision joystick, professional control knobs, and a 3-inch LCD display, the ProTrack Control 100 enables fast and accurate switching and adjustments, even in complex multi-camera production environments.

Supports Storage of Up to 999 Cameras

Serial connection can control up to 4 cameras, while IP connection can storage up to 999 cameras profiles.

3-inch LCD display

Provides real-time camera preview, supports menu operation and status display, with key information clearly visible at a glance.

 

Multi-Parameter Precise Adjustment

Independent knobs control white balance, aperture, shutter, gain, and focus, enabling quick response to various shooting needs.

Web UI Management

Features a brand-new interface, supporting remote web-based customization of functions and parameter settings, as well as device firmware upgrades via the web.

Multiple Shortcut Key Design

Quickly control intelligent tracking, switch modes with one touch, and flexibly adjust coverage and shot sizes for improved workflow efficiency.

HDMI video output up to 4K30P

Delivers high-quality monitoring to ensure clear and reliable real-time previews.

For more product info, please go to:

https://datavideo.com/global/product/ProTrack+Control+100

What you will learn

The course is suited for broadcast technicians, AV system operators, live production engineers, and studio technical staff who are responsible for setting up, configuring, and operating PTZ camera control systems in professional broadcast or live production environments.

Background knowledge, skills and tools needed for this course

Learners would benefit from a foundational understanding of the following: basic broadcast or AV system operations, familiarity with PTZ camera concepts (Pan, Tilt, Zoom), basic network knowledge such as IP addressing, DHCP, and PoE, and general familiarity with serial communication protocols such as RS-232/422. Knowledge of camera exposure settings — including iris, gain, shutter, and white balance — would also be advantageous.

Who is suitable for this course

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to identify and operate all physical controls on the ProTrack Control 100, including front panel buttons, knobs, joystick, and rocker switch. They will know how to connect cameras via both serial (RS-232/422) and IP control methods, build and manage a device list, and assign cameras to CAM 1 through 4. They will also be able to navigate the on-screen menu and LCD display, adjust image parameters such as focus, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance, configure and use the Auto-Tracking function, and access and operate the Web UI for remote configuration and management.

Standard to pass this course

  • Course completion 100%
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