ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Table of Contents ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Conferencing Camera ...................... 4 Diagram: Front View with Feature Call-outs: ....................4 Diagram: Rear View Connectors with Feature Call-outs: ................. 5 First Time Set-up with the ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera .................. 6 ...
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Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Do not connect Ethernet or Power over Ethernet (POE) cables directly to the RJ-45 ports on the device as damage may result.
The information contained herein, will help you install and operate the product. If these instructions are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website.
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Conferencing Camera Diagram: Rear View Connectors with Feature Call-outs: ④ ⑤ ③ ⑥ ② ① ⑦ ⑨ ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ Connectors and Functions: 1) 12 VDC Input: Power input on EIAJ-04 connector for local power. 2) HD Video Select: A rotary switch that allows the user to choose the component HD output video resolution and format.
The lower row of connectors and the brains of the HD-USB Camera are located on this permanent slot card. The card is not removable and is not compatible with any other Vaddio camera (really). Please do not try to remove this card at any time (please note the adverb “please”).
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Getting Started: Step 1: Using the HD Video Select Rotary Switch and Camera Settings Dip Switch on the back of the camera, set up the camera’s output resolution and functional preferences. A reference label is on the bottom of the camera. HD Video Camera Settings 10-Position Dip Switches Select Switch...
3) Windows 7 4) Linux Evolving Compatibilities: As more UC soft-client and lecture capture programs are released and gain popularity, Vaddio will provide a continuing research and development effort to ensure the camera’s viability and compatibility with other manufacturer’s products.
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Compatibility (continued) The USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Video Class) video driver resolution table is basically an internal list of resolutions available for the Host PC and the Camera to negotiate and use for the application. Typically, the highest resolution possible between both the PC and camera is used.
To see the IP address for longer than 15 seconds at boot up: Screen 2) Pick up the Vaddio IR Remote Commander and locate the Data Screen button. Button 3) Press and hold the Data Screen button on the remote for 4 seconds.
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Static IP Set-up: It is highly recommended that the Network Administrator and/or network personnel are involved on the Static IP set-up of the HD-USB camera. Please do not try to set the Static IP of the camera without help from network personnel…please? The static IP address can be assigned either through the network or directly to a computer using a cross-over cable.
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera CREEN The Camera Control page (functions called out below). ➐ ➏ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ Store Preset pop-up menu dramatization 1) Pan, Tilt and Home Controls: These intuitive controls use the up/down arrows for camera tilt, the left/right arrows for camera pan and the center button to move the camera to the home position.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Admin Pages: Clicking on the Admin link button will open the Log-in window. Enter the default password (password) on this line and click on Log-in. ◄ Password is: password (Bawitdaba da bang a dang diggy diggy) After Login, the Admin link buttons are exposed and include Streaming, Labels, Networking, Security, Diagnostics, System, Help and Logout Admin.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Streaming: The Streaming Menu allows an administrator to set up the type of streaming, color depth, video speed and quality, protocol and path. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ The Streaming Menu: 1) The Streaming mode is set for either USB 2.0 streaming (MJPEG) or IP streaming (H.264); however the HD-USB cannot do both at the same time.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Room Labels: The Room Labels menu allows the administrator to label the company name, room name, room phone and help phone on a per camera basis. The labels appear on every page at the top/middle of the page. Simply enter the room information and click Save.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera If Static IP is chosen, a new menu “pops up" where the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are entered. Click on Save to keep the Static IP information. ◄ ◄ ◄ By clicking on the Security link button, the UPDATE “user” PASSWORD and UPDATE “admin” PASSWORD control sections are displayed.
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By clicking the Diagnostics link button, a set of self-diagnostics will be displayed. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical support team diagnose a problem with the HD-USB camera. The System link button is where the Firmware Updates will be loaded. There will be several firmware updates and upgrades over the life of the camera.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera By clicking on “Show more…” the software versions are displayed. To update the firmware files, chose the appropriate file and click on Begin Firmware Update. When in doubt, call Vaddio Tech Support for assistance. ◄ ◄...
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Please do not interrupt the firmware load. ◄ Service/Help information can be found under the Help tab. Support phone numbers and e-mail, manuals, FAQ’s and System information is listed on this page. Have this page open when calling Vaddio Tech Support. ◄ See next page for “Vertical”...
ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Finally, the Vertical button at the top right of the camera control page reduces the size of the camera control window and drops the menu bars to allow the controls to be open and on screen along with any soft-codec application without taking up too much space.
This example uses the HD-USB PTZ Camera and Vaddio’s EasyUSB™ Mixer/Amp, two (2) Echo Cancelling EasyMic™ MicPODs and Two (2) Bose® Ceiling Speakers to create a complete room system using programs such as Skype®, Jabber®, Google+®, Microsoft Lync® and others, with Vaddio’s USB 2.0 video and acoustic echo cancelled (AEC) audio.
The systems will negotiate the highest resolutions possible, depending on the computer speed, network quality, cabling etc..., and display the video signal of the camera. The camera can be controlled with the supplied Vaddio IR Remote Commander or through IP as described earlier through the cameras web pages. Make a test call to ensure the system is working properly.
H.264 Resolutions CIF, 640x480 (VGA), 576p, 720p/30 1080p/30 (Release 2.0.0) User Control Vaddio IR Remote Commander, On Screen Display for camera set-up, RS-232, Ethernet (web pages) Supported Media Players Apple Quick-Time, VLC Media Player and Real Player Supported Browsers Internet Explorer 8 & 9, Safari 4 &5, Safari/iOS, Chrome, Firefox...
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ICES-003 Compliance...
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
TXD (to RXD of control source) NOTE: The Vaddio ClearVIEW HD-USB Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to the Sony® VISCA™ command set and is not compatible with Vaddio Joysticks. This is an abbreviated Command set intended to give external control systems basic control over the camera.
Cisco Jabber None Web Ex WBS 28.7 None Must have WebEx client version 28.7 to work with Vaddio USB Video Products. AV Bridge color space should be set to 4:2:0 Skype 720p only supported on Workaround for HD by downloading Skype Certified Camera shareware to force HD.
New Features and Functions: WebEx Compatibility: The video compatibility problem between HD-USB and WebEx has been resolved with a new software release of the WebEx client. Version WBS 28.7 and above is compatible with Vaddio USB devices. Improved Interoperability with Various UC software Clients: Additional USB video resolution support was added to the UVC endpoint to improve video quality for some UC soft clients that only use standard definition video resolution.
ERIAL OMMAND The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported via telnet session on the ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera. The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is not supported on the RS-232 port. The RS-232 port is dedicated for VISCA commands only. The command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX and Crestron to control the camera.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Camera Preset NAME camera preset - Recall and set camera presets SYNOPSIS camera preset {recall|store} [1-6] DESCRIPTION Method used to recall and store camera presets OPTIONS recall Recall preset store Store preset preset Required value from 1-6 used to indicate the preset number ...
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Exit NAME exit - ends the current API command session SYNOPSIS exit DESCRIPTION Exit ends the current API command session. If the session is over telnet, the session is ended and the socket is closed. If the session is over serial, a new session is started.
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Network Settings NAME network settings - get current network settings SYNOPSIS network settings {get} DESCRIPTION Method used to get the current network settings of the device OPTIONS get Get the current network settings for the machine ...
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera Streaming Quality NAME streaming quality - Gets or sets the current streaming quality SYNOPSIS streaming quality {get|low|standard|high} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current streaming quality OPTIONS get Get the current streaming quality low Set video quality to low standard Set video quality to standard high Set video quality to high...
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ClearVIEW HD-USB Conferencing Camera System Factory‐Reset NAME system factory-reset - Gets or sets factory reset status SYNOPSIS system factory-reset {get|on|off} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the factory reset status OPTIONS get Get the current factory reset status on Enable factory reset on reboot off Disable factory reset on reboot ...
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