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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Including RoboSHOT QCCU, RoboSHOT QUSB, RoboSHOT QMini, RoboSHOT QDVI, RoboSHOT QSR, and RoboSHOT AVBMP Document 411-0025-30 Rev. C April 2019...
Contents Overview What's in this Guide Camera Features Quick-Connect Features Quick-Connect Universal CCU (QCCU) Quick-Connect USB (QUSB) Quick-Connect USB Mini (QMini) Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI-SR (QDVI) Quick-Connect SR (QSR) Unpacking the Camera System A Quick Look at the Camera Front of the Camera Back of the Camera –...
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Saving (Exporting) or Restoring (Importing) a Camera Configuration Installing a Camera Firmware Update Installing a Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini Firmware Update Installing a Firmware Update on the Universal CCU Rebooting the Camera Rebooting the Quick-Connect Device Contacting Vaddio Technical Support...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Accessing the Diagnostic Logs Configuring Camera Behavior Setting the Custom Home Position and Other Preset Shots Renaming Presets and Custom CCU Scenes Initial Lighting and Color Settings Lighting Adjustments Fine-Tuning Image Quality and Color Lighting and Image Quality Cheat Sheet Color Adjustment Cheat Sheet Saving Color and Lighting Settings...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera focus camera preset camera ccu get camera ccu set camera ccu scene camera led camera standby network settings get network ping system reboot system factory-reset version history help exit RS-232 Serial Command Reference Camera Movement, Zoom, and Focus Commands Movement, Zoom, and Focus Inquiry Commands Color and Light Management Commands...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems ICES-003 Compliance European Compliance Compliance and Conformity Statements for Quick-Connect Devices FCC Part 15 Compliance ICES-003 Compliance European Compliance Warranty and Return Policy Photo Credits Index...
Overview ® This guide covers the RoboSHOT CAT-5 cameras. These cameras must be used with a Quick-Connect device or with an AV Bridge MATRIX PRO. RoboSHOT QCCU systems: RoboSHOT 12 QCCU, North America – 999-9907-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QCCU, Europe/UK – 999-9907-001 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12E QCCU, North America –...
Installation Guide for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems, which covers unpacking, physical features, switch settings, installation, and initial power-up. Download manuals, dimensional drawings, and other information from www.vaddio.com/support. Camera Features Powered by your choice of Quick-Connect device or by an AV Bridge MATRIX PRO for maximum...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect Features Quick-Connect devices provide power and connectivity for the RoboSHOT 12 and RoboSHOT 30 cameras. Tailored to specific environments and situations, they give the RoboSHOT cameras unparalleled flexibility. Quick-Connect Universal CCU (QCCU) Best for environments where lighting and color management are priorities, and for installations requiring long cabling distances.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect USB Mini (QMini) Cost-effective USB 2.0 connectivity for soft conferencing applications, designed for environments where only one camera is needed. USB streaming/capture only Standard UVC drivers Up to 100 ft (30 m) cabling distance Compact form factor Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI-SR (QDVI) Connectivity solution for use with legacy equipment.
RoboSHOT 12E AVBMP, worldwide – 999-99000-500 (black), 999-99000-500W (white) RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 camera, black or white Thin Profile Wall Mount with mounting hardware, black or white, depending on camera color Vaddio IR Remote Commander Quick-start guide RoboSHOT 12 AVBMP, worldwide – 999-9900-500 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 camera...
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Rack mounting brackets, qty. 2 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 12 QCCU System, North America – 999-9907-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QCCU System, Europe and UK – 999-9907-001 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QCCU System, Australia and New Zealand –...
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Rack mounting brackets, qty. 2 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 30 QCCU System, North America – 999-9917-000 (black), 999-9917-000W (white) RoboSHOT 30 QCCU System, Europe/UK –...
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Rubber feet for QUSB unit, qty. 4 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 12 QUSB System, North America – 999-9909-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QUSB System, Europe/UK –...
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Rubber feet for QUSB unit, qty. 4 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 30 QUSB System, North America – 999-9919-000 (black), 999-9919-000W (white) RoboSHOT 30 QUSB System, Europe/UK –...
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6 ft. (1.8 m) USB 2.0 cable, type A to B Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 12 QMini System, North America – 999-9901-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QMini System, Europe/UK –...
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6 ft. (1.8 m) USB 2.0 cable, type A to B Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 30 QMini System, North America – 999-9911-000 (black), 999-9911-000W (white) RoboSHOT 30 QMini System, Europe/UK –...
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Rubber feet for QDVI unit, qty. 4 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 12 QDVI System, North America – 999-9906-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QDVI System, Europe/UK –...
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Rubber feet for QDVI unit, qty. 4 (not shown) Quick-start guides Note If you need an EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter for use with this camera, please contact Vaddio Technical Support to obtain one. RoboSHOT 30 QDVI System, North America – 999-9916-000 (black), 999-9916-000W (white) RoboSHOT 30 QDVI System, Europe/UK –...
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RoboSHOT 12 QSR System, North America – 999-9905-000 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 QSR System, Europe and UK – 999-9905-001 (silver/black) RoboSHOT 12 camera Thin Profile Wall Mount with mounting hardware, black Vaddio IR Remote Commander Quick-Connect SR interface (QSR) 24V power supply with AC cord set(s) EZCamera RS-232 Control Adapter (998-1001-232) Phoenix-style connector, 3-position Rubber feet for QSR unit, qty.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems A Quick Look at the Camera The cameras in the RoboSHOT line are similar in appearance. RoboSHOT 12 is silver, with a black base and stepped lens bezel RoboSHOT 30 is available in black or white, and has a fluted lens bezel RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 are available in black or white, and have smooth lens bezels The image below shows a RoboSHOT 30 camera.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Back of the Camera – RoboSHOT 12 and RoboSHOT 30 Rear panel connections are identical for the older RoboSHOT 12 and RoboSHOT 30 cameras. Network Control: RJ-45 connector. Connect to the network for control via the web interface or Telnet session.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Back of the Camera – RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 Rear panel connections are identical for the RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 cameras. Network Control: RJ-45 connector. Connect to the network for control via the web interface or Telnet session.
The RoboSHOT 12, RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5, RoboSHOT 30, and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 cameras are also sold as RoboSHOT AVBMP cameras. These do not use Quick-Connect devices, but connect directly to a Vaddio AV Bridge MATRIX PRO, which provides connectivity for up to three cameras.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect Universal CCU Interface This interface combines a versatile connectivity solution with a broadcast-quality camera control unit (CCU). It is the best choice for environments where lighting and color management are priorities and installations requiring long cabling distances.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Back panel features: Power input – Connect only the 36 VDC, 2.78 Amp power supply provided with the Universal CCU. Recessed white button – Press to execute a factory reset; press and hold to enter boot loader mode. 36 VDC to Camera (red) –...
5-position DIP switch – Setting for HDMI color space; firmware update configuration; factory reset. RS-232 In – Camera control input from a Vaddio joystick controller or other controller. EZ-Power Video – Power to the camera and video from the camera.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect USB Mini Interface This interface provides basic USB 2.0 connectivity for environments using soft conferencing applications. Available input/camera resolutions are 720p/60, 720p/59.94, and 720p/50. The Quick-Connect USB Mini is typically mounted with the connector panel facing up. Front panel features: USB –...
Color Space – Toggles between HDMI YCbCr and sRGB (RGBHV) color space to accommodate either HDMI or DVI-D monitors. RS-232 Control Input – Camera control input from a Vaddio joystick controller or other controller. RS-232 Control Out to Camera – Control signals to the camera.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect SR Interface This interface provides basic connectivity to older equipment. The Quick-Connect SR interface has been discontinued and is not available for the RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 cameras, though it will work with them.
Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing. Caution If using a DC power supply with this product, use the power supply included with it or recommended for use with it.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Before You Start Things to keep in mind when deciding where to install the camera: Consider camera viewing angles, lighting conditions, line-of-sight obstructions, and in-wall obstructions. If the IR Remote Commander will be used, ensure that nothing blocks the IR lens in the camera's base. Ensure that the camera body can move freely and point away from the ceiling and lights.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Video Resolution Setting All non-architectural RoboSHOT cameras use a rotary switch to set output resolution. Set the desired video output resolution with the rotary switch before installing the camera. Note that the video resolutions are mapped differently on the rotary switch for the newer Elite-series cameras.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Camera Behavior Settings – RoboSHOT 12 and RoboSHOT 30 Older RoboSHOT cameras use DIP switches to set camera behaviors; the RoboSHOT Elite series cameras set all camera behaviors in the web interface. A label on the bottom of the camera provides a quick reference for setting the switches.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Switch Settings for the Universal CCU The default position for DIP switches on the Universal CCU is down. On RoboSHOT cameras, the default position is up. Please double-check switch positions on both units if the camera does not perform as expected.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems RS-232 Serial Communication Settings The RS-232 serial port (color-coded blue) provides a means of controlling the camera from a third-party device. Be sure the camera is set to the same baud rate as the external control device. Specification Value Communication Speed...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Cabling Notes Caution When making cables, do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. If they are crimped incorrectly, they can damage the connectors on the product, cause intermittent connections, and degrade signal quality. Physical damage to the connectors may void your warranty.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Determine what you need to do to prevent IP address conflicts: Installing cameras with Quick-Connect USB devices on a non-DHCP network: configure each camera and each Quick-Connect USB device with static IP addresses before connecting them to the network. Installing cameras with other Quick-Connect devices on a non-DHCP network: configure each camera with a static IP address before connecting it to the network.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Basic Connections: RoboSHOT QUSB System RoboSHOT QUSB systems ship with a USB 2.0 cable to connect the Quick-Connect USB to a computer running a soft conferencing application. The Quick-Connect USB provides connections for a camera controller or other control device, and HDMI and YPbPr (analog component video) outputs to display video from the camera (near-end video).
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Basic Connections: RoboSHOT QMini System RoboSHOT QMini systems ship with a USB 2.0 cable to connect the Quick-Connect USB Mini to a computer running a soft conferencing application. The Quick-Connect USB Mini provides power and connectivity to the camera, and brings the camera's video to the computer via USB connection.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Basic Connections: RoboSHOT QDVI System The Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI-SR provides power and control to the camera, brings camera video to the connected display, and offers daisy-chaining capability for legacy equipment. DVI/HDMI and YPbPr (analog component video) outputs accommodate older displays.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Basic Connections: RoboSHOT QSR System The Quick-Connect SR interface provides power and control to the camera, and a YPbPr (analog component video) output. External control is via an RS-232 connected device. If using the IR FORWARD connector: Use the MOD and GND pins (1 and 2) for balanced (differential) IR.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Installing the Camera Be sure you have already set the camera's switches. If you are installing the camera with a Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini on a network that uses static IP addressing (a non-DHCP network), be sure you have already configured the camera appropriately for the network.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Installing the Quick-Connect Device If you are installing the camera with a Universal CCU or other Quick-Connect device, mount the Quick- Connect device appropriately. Follow the instructions provided with the mounting solution. The Universal CCU may be mounted in a rack using the rack mounting brackets provided.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Using the IR Remote The IR remote provides basic camera control. IR Remote Cheat Sheet What do you need to do? Button(s) Power on or standby Power (green button at top right) Select the camera to control (if Camera Select buttons 1 through 3 this remote controls more than...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems IR Remote Details The Vaddio remote provides the following functions: Power – Switch the selected camera on or off. Power indicator – Lights momentarily when you press a button. Back Light – Use or turn off Back Light Compensation.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Web Interface The camera's web interface allows control via a network connection, using a browser. Password-protected pages provide administrative access to tasks such as setting passwords, changing the IP address, viewing diagnostics, and installing firmware updates. The user login (or guest access, if it is enabled) provides access to camera controls similar to those available from the IR remote.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems User Access By default, the web interface opens to the Controls page, but the camera can be configured to require a user login. The default user password is password, but this can be changed. Check with the system administrator if the camera's web interface requires you to log in.
Room Labels page – Information to display on the web interface screens, including the conference room name and phone number and the in-house number for AV assistance. Help page – Tech support contact information and a link to the product information library on the Vaddio website.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Working with the Quick-Connect Device's Web Interface Quick-Connect USB and Quick-Connect USB Mini devices have their own web interfaces. Other Quick- Connect devices have no network connectivity, so they do not have web interfaces and do not need to be configured for your environment.
The camera controls were designed to be used with older cameras that lacked web interfaces. When using a Quick-Connect device with a RoboSHOT camera, Vaddio recommends using the Quick-Connect device's web interface only for managing the Quick-Connect device itself.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Web Interface Cheat Sheet Where to find the camera controls you need right now. What controls do you need? Go to this screen Camera operation (any page) Stop sending video (video mute) Enter or exit standby mode Camera operation Controls (user or guest access)
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Networking Information about the camera location Room Labels Help desk phone number for end users Vaddio Technical Support contact information Help Diagnostic logs Diagnostics The structure of the Quick-Connect USB and Quick-Connect USB Mini web interfaces is nearly identical to...
Note Vaddio's RoboSHOT series cameras all have very similar web interfaces. Some of the screen shots in this manual may be from other models in the RoboSHOT series. Note Quick-Connect USB and Quick-Connect USB Mini devices provide a web interface that allows them to be configured and managed separately.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems For Non-DHCP Environments: Configuring the Device with a Static IP Address for Initial Installation ETWORKING PAGE Caution Consult your IT department before editing network settings. Errors in network configuration can make the camera inaccessible from the network.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To access the camera's Networking page during installation (skip this procedure if the camera has already been in service on this network): 1. Connect the camera to the Quick-Connect device according to the appropriate connection diagram, but do not connect the camera to the network.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To configure the camera with a static IP address: 1. Work with your IT department to determine the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to assign. If you are connecting a camera with a Quick-Connect USB device, get the same information for both. The camera and the Quick-Connect device must have different IP addresses.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems 1. Work with your IT department to determine the correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to assign, if you have not done so already. 2. Connect the network port on the Quick-Connect USB to the network port on a computer. Depending on the computer, you may need a crossover cable.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Changing the Camera's Hostname ETWORKING PAGE If your network supports hostname resolution, you may find it convenient to change the camera's hostname to something easy to remember, such as camera-center-boardroom. Work with your IT department to ensure that the new hostname conforms to the organization's naming conventions.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Optional For DHCP Environments: Changing from a DHCP Address to a Static IP Address ETWORKING PAGE In a network that assigns IP addresses automatically, the camera's IP address may change from time to time.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server ETWORKING PAGE Using automatic NTP updating ensures that the timestamps in the camera's diagnostic log are accurate. Specifying your time zone may make it easier to match logged events with other actions and external events.
Consult your network security specialist before changing any of these settings. Note For best security, Vaddio strongly recommends changing the user and admin passwords from the default. Using the default passwords leaves the product vulnerable to tampering. Disabling Telnet Access...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Enabling or Requiring HTTPS ECURITY PAGE By default, the web interface uses the HTTP protocol. You can configure the camera's web interface to require a secure HTTPS connection instead. Caution Consult your network security professional to manage the camera's SSL certificate. Do not make any changes in the Certificate or Private Key text boxes without guidance from your organization's network security professional.
Note For best security, Vaddio strongly recommends changing the user and admin passwords from the default. Using the default passwords leaves the product vulnerable to tampering. Be sure you have a way to remember the Admin password if you change it.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Adding Room Information to the Camera's Web Interface ABELS PAGE The information you enter on this page is displayed on every page of the web interface. Adding Room Information to the Quick-Connect Device's Web Interface ABELS PAGE UICK ONNECT WEB INTERFACE...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Saving (Exporting) or Restoring (Importing) a Camera Configuration YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB You can import a configuration to several cameras if you need to configure them the same way. Cameras must be of the same model, and must have a compatible firmware version installed. Configuration data does not include passwords or unique information such as hostname.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Installing a Camera Firmware Update YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB Caution The camera must remain connected to power and to the network during the update. Interrupting the update could make the camera unusable. 1.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Installing a Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini Firmware Update YSTEM PAGE UICK ONNECT WEB INTERFACE The procedure for updating the firmware on a Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini device is similar to the procedure for updating the camera's firmware.
1. Download the firmware and its release notes. The release notes include detailed instructions on installing the firmware. 2. If you have Vaddio Loader installed on your computer, check the version (Help::About). If you have a version earlier than what is specified in the Universal CCU release notes, uninstall it.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Rebooting the Camera YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB This can help if the camera stops responding as you expect. In the System Utilities section, select Reboot. Rebooting the Quick-Connect Device YSTEM PAGE UICK ONNECT WEB INTERFACE You can reboot the Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini device the same way you reboot the...
You’ll find information for contacting Vaddio Technical Support on the Help page. The model identifier and the link for support information vary depending on the camera model. Accessing the Diagnostic Logs...
Note Vaddio's RoboSHOT series cameras all have very similar web interfaces. Some of the screen shots in this manual may be from other models in the RoboSHOT series. Setting the Custom Home Position and Other Preset Shots AMERA PAGE The camera's default home position is 0°...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To store a preset or custom home position: 1. Set up the shot. 2. Select Store to open the Store Preset dialog. 3. Select the preset to define. 4. Select Store with Current Color Settings to save the current CCU settings along with the camera position.
AMERA PAGE No two rooms are exactly alike – but a lot of rooms are a lot alike. The technical folks at Vaddio (Scott, to be specific) have already set up presets for common lighting scenarios (CCU scenes) – Incandescent Hi, Incandescent Lo, Fluorescent Hi, Fluorescent Lo, and Outdoor.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Lighting Adjustments AMERA PAGE The camera provides settings to compensate for common lighting problems. Auto Iris allows the camera to compensate automatically for the light level. Backlight Compensation reduces contrast to adjust for bright light behind the main subject of the shot.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Lighting and Image Quality Cheat Sheet Here are some tips for using the CCU settings for lighting and image quality. For more detailed information on each setting, see Lighting Adjustments Fine-Tuning Image Quality and Color.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Color Adjustment Cheat Sheet Here are some tips for using the color-related CCU settings. For more detailed information on each setting, Fine-Tuning Image Quality and Color. What do you need to correct? Make this adjustment: Colors look less vivid than they should Increase Chroma...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Adjusting the Focus AMERA PAGE Open the Focus control to select Auto-focus, or set manual focus with the + (near) and – (far) buttons. I know you already understand this, but I’m going to say it anyway: The + and – buttons don’t work when Auto Focus is selected.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Setting the Speed for Manual Movements AMERA PAGE The Pan Speed, Tilt Speed, and Zoom Speed sliders control how fast the camera moves in response to the direction and zoom controls on the IR remote and in the web interface. To set speeds for movements using the arrow buttons: Use the speed sliders to adjust the speed of movements that you control with the buttons for pan, tilt, and zoom.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Adjusting Tri-Synchronous Motion Speed AMERA PAGE The Tri-Synchronous Motion algorithm calculates the pan, tilt and zoom speeds needed for the camera to move from one preset to the next so that all three movements begin together and arrive at the same time. You may need to experiment to find the best Tri-Sync speed setting.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Setting the Direction for Camera Movements AMERA PAGE By default, the arrow buttons on the remote and in the web interface show the direction you would see the camera move if you were looking the same direction as the camera. If a person facing the camera is controlling it with the remote, using the right arrow pans the camera to the person's left.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Reading the Camera's Switches , DIP S YSTEM PAGE WITCHES TAB Open the DIP Switches tab to see the camera's current switch settings and configure certain camera behaviors. Note: Sorry, you have to physically move the switch(es) on the back of the camera if you need to change them. This tab only controls the soft DIP switches.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Basic Camera Settings for RoboSHOT 12E CAT-5 and RoboSHOT 30E CAT-5 , DIP S YSTEM PAGE WITCHES TAB Basic settings for the RoboSHOT E-series cameras are on the lower row of soft DIP switches. These correspond to the physical switches on the older RoboSHOT cameras.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Additional Camera Behavior Settings , DIP S YSTEM PAGE WITCHES TAB Additional features are available on the upper row of soft DIP switches. These settings are the same for all cameras in the RoboSHOT CAT-5 family. LED color scheme –...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To configure USB streaming (Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini): If desired, give the Quick-Connect device a device name that helps people to identify and select it when setting up their laptops for conferencing. In most cases you do not need to set the color space;...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To configure IP streaming (Quick-Connect USB only): 1. Select the desired video resolution. This cannot be higher than the video resolution set on the camera. Video resolution determines the size of the media player window displaying the stream on people's computers.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Managing Lighting and Color Adjustments with the Universal CCU RoboSHOT cameras offer lighting and color adjustments through the web interface; the Universal CCU provides direct access to these adjustments at any time. A Quick Look at the Menu Controls Scenes buttons –...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems To work with items on other menus: 1. Turn the knob to navigate from the home menu to the item you need to change. The @ symbol indicates the menu item to which you have navigated.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Adjusting Color Color Adjustment Cheat Sheet provides information on correcting specific issues. To calibrate the camera and use the automated capabilities: 1. Ensure that Auto White Balance (the AUTO button under W BAL) is off. 2.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Working with Custom Scenes You can store up to three customized sets of lighting and color adjustments (CCU scenes) so you can use them whenever you need them. To store a scene: 1. Adjust color, lighting, and detail as needed. 2.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Adjusting the Front Panel Display Depending on the lighting conditions where the Universal CCU is installed, you may choose to adjust the front panel display. The display menu is only available when DIP switch 5 is up. Note Disconnect power before changing the position of the DIP switch.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Operating the Camera from the Web Interface ONTROLS PAGE The Controls page does not require administrative access. If guest access is enabled, you do not need to log in to access this page. If guest access is disabled, you will need to log in as user. The Controls page provides most of the same controls as the IR Remote Commander.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Moving the Camera Use the arrow buttons for camera pan and tilt. The center button moves the camera to the home position. Zooming In or Out Use the Zoom + button to zoom in and the Zoom - button to zoom out. Moving the Camera to a Preset Position Presets are camera shots that have been stored.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Telnet Command Reference Vaddio's Telnet command protocol allows external devices to control the camera. Network connectivity and a Telnet client are required; Telnet port 23 is used. Telnet sessions require the administrator account login. ...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera home Moves the camera to its home position. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera home Example >camera home > camera pan Moves the camera horizontally. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera pan { left [<speed>] | right [<speed>] | stop | get | set } Options...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera tilt Moves the camera vertically. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera tilt{ up [<speed>] | down [<speed>] | stop | get | set} Options Moves the camera up. Moves the camera down.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera zoom Zooms the camera in toward the subject or out away from the subject. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera zoom { in [<speed>] | out [<speed>] | stop | get | set} Options Moves the camera in.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera focus Changes the camera focus. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera focus { near [<speed>] | far [<speed> | stop | mode {get | auto | manual}} Options near Brings the focus nearer to the camera.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera preset Moves the camera to the specified preset, or stores the current camera position and optionally CCU information, either with or without specifying that Tri-Synchronous Motion is to be used when moving to this position.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera ccu get Returns CCU (lighting and color) information. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera ccu get <param> Options Returns all current CCU settings. auto_white_balance Returns the current state of the auto white balance setting (on or off).
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera ccu set Sets the specified CCU (lighting and color) information. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera ccu set <param> <value> Options auto_white_balance {on | off} Sets the current state of the auto white balance setting (on or off).
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera ccu scene Stores the current CCU scene or recalls the specified ccu scene. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera ccu scene {recall {factory <1 – 6> | custom <1 – 3>} | store custom <1 – 3>} Options recall factory <1 –...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems camera standby Set or change camera standby status. RoboSHOT AVBMP only: Specify camera1, camera2, or camera3. Synopsis camera standby { get | off | on | toggle} Options Returns the camera's current standby state. Brings the camera out of standby (low power) mode.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems network ping Sends an ICMP ECHO_REQUEST to the specified IP address or hostname. Synopsis network ping [count <count>] [size <size>] <string> Options <count> The number of ECHO_REQUEST packets to send. Default is five packets. <size>...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems system factory-reset Gets or sets the factory reset status. When the factory reset status is on, the system resets to factory defaults on reboot. Synopsis system factory-reset { get | on | off} Options Returns the camera's current factory reset status.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems history Returns the most recently issued commands from the current Telnet session. Since many of the programs read user input a line at a time, the command history is used to keep track of these lines and recall historic information.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems RS-232 Serial Command Reference ® The Vaddio RS-232 Serial Control Protocol is similar to the Sony VISCA command set in order to be compatible with several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported, and there are Vaddio-specific commands in the following command and inquiry lists.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Command Set Command Command Packet Comments Pan-TiltDrive 8x 01 06 01 vv ww 03 01 FF vv= Pan speed (01h-18h) ww=Tilt speed (01h-14h) Down 8x 01 06 01 vv ww 03 02 FF Left 8x 01 06 01 vv ww 01 03 FF Right...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Memory Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 0p FF Corresponds to camera preset in Telnet API. Set standard 8x 01 04 3F 01 0p FF p= preset number(0h-0Fh) Set standard 8x 01 04 3F 21 0p FF...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Color and Light Management Commands Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_WB Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF Normal auto Manual 8x 01 04 35 05 FF Manual control mode Corresponds to camera ccu set auto_white_balance in Telnet API.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_WD 8x 01 04 3D 02 FF Wide Dynamic Range On 8x 01 04 3D 03 FF Wide Dynamic Range Off Corresponds to camera ccu set wide_dynamic_range in Telnet API. May be unavailable on some cameras.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Other Commands Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p= socket (1 or 2) CAM_Power 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power on 8x 01 04 00 03 FF Power off Corresponds to camera standby in Telnet API.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Specifications Cameras Camera and image ® Image device 1/2.8-Type Exmor CMOS sensor Video Resolutions 1080p/60, 59.94, 50, 30, 25 1080i/60, 59.94, 50 720p/60, 59.94, 50, 30, 25 Video Aspect Ratio 16:9 for all resolutions Pan and tilt Pan ±...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect Devices Universal CCU Video Outputs HD-YPbPr on DE-15-F connector HDMI on HDMI-F connector HD-SDI on Edge Mount Carrier Class, Gold BNC-F (3Gb/s Single Link 1080p/60 HD-SDI) Compatible with RoboSHOT 12, RoboSHOT 30, PowerVIEW series, and ClearView series cameras.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI-SR Video Outputs Compatible with RoboSHOT 12, RoboSHOT 30, ZoomSHOT, PowerVIEW series, and ClearView series cameras. Maximum Cable 100 ft (30 m) Power 24 VDC, 2.08 A Length Height 1.47 in. (3.7 cm) Width 8.0 in.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Troubleshooting and Care Use this information to determine whether it's time to call Vaddio Technical Support. Check the Status Light First When the camera doesn't behave as you expect, check the indicator light before you do anything else.
(Check by finding out if it powers something else, such as a laptop or phone charger.) The device providing power is bad. Contact your reseller or Vaddio Technical Support for help Universal CCU, Quick-Connect troubleshooting this issue if the camera...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Video Issues What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct No video signal or black The camera is set to a resolution Disconnect power, change the video. The camera's web not supported on the Quick- resolution to one that is supported on interface is available and...
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Camera Control and Other Issues What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct The camera does not The remote and the camera are not Press the Camera Select 1 button on respond to the remote, but using the same IR channel.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Restoring Factory Settings from the Web Interface YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB Sometimes it’s easiest to just start over. To restore the original factory settings…click Restore Factory Settings. This will overwrite everything you have customized – custom CCU scenes and presets, soft DIP switch settings, passwords, room labels, and more.
Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Operation, Storage, and Care For smears or smudges on the product, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. Use a lens cleaner on the lens. Do not use any abrasive chemicals. Keep this device away from food and liquids. Do not operate or store the device under any of the following conditions: Temperatures above 40°C (104°F) or below 0°C (32°F) High humidity, condensing or wet environments...
(2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems European Compliance This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions and Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ...
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(2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems European Compliance This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions and Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ...
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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.
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Initial shipments of equipment that are refused upon attempted delivery, for any reason, are subject to restocking charges. The Dealer has up to 60 days from the date of purchase to return Vaddio product for credit for future purchases of Vaddio product only.
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Returns must be made in the original Vaddio packaging with all original materials if at all possible. Vaddio products with missing original materials will be billed to the dealer at dealer price.
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Repair Charge Estimates: Estimates on repair charges for a specific problem will not be given before an RMA is issued and the actual product has been evaluated by a Vaddio technician. Repair estimates will be given after the repair department receives and evaluates the unit.
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems Photo Credits This manual may include some or all of these photos. European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, a Flight Engineer with Expedition 42, photographs the Earth through a window in the Cupola on the International Space Station By NASA - https://blogs.nasa.gov/ISS_Science_Blog/2015/03/06/women-in-space-part-two-whats- gender-got-to-do-with-it/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38834990 Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, Louis Friedman (founders) and Harry Ashmore (advisor), on the occasion of...
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71 Quick-Connect USB Mini (QMini) 22 lighting and image quality 70 anatomy of the Universal CCU (QCCU) 19 Vaddio IR Remote Commander 39 API 88-101, 103-104, 106-109 web interface 46 RS-232 (VISCA) 101, 103-104, 106-109 chroma setting 69-71, 81, 94-95...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems QUSB or QMini 53 HTTPS, enabling or requiring 57 damage, preventing 25, 30 default 41-43, 99, 117 Image Flip setting 28, 77 admin password 43 importing a configuration 60 IP address, camera 41 inactive sessions (web interface) 56 settings, restoring 99, 117 indicator light 15, 38, 78, 96, 113, 116...
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Complete Manual for RoboSHOT CAT-5 Professional PTZ Camera Systems location 15 Networking 49, 51, 53-55 meaning of colors 38, 113, 116 Networking (QUSB or QMini) 53 lighting settings 68-69, 83, 87, 94-96 Room Labels 59 adjusting 83 Security 56-57 default 83 Streaming (QUSB or QMini) 78-80 locations of connectors 16-17, 19, 21-24 System 61, 64...
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15, 38, 78, 96, 113, 116 USB Mini (QMini) 4, 22, 34, 44-45, 78 color scheme 78 quick reference 39, 46, 70-71 enabling/disabling 96 Vaddio IR Remote Commander 39 location 15 web interface 46 meanings of colors 38, 113, 116 storage environment 118...
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USB device name (QUSB or QMini) 79 USB streaming 78 selecting (QUSB) 78 user login 42, 56 changing 56 default 42 Vaddio IR Remote Commander 39 Vaddio Loader 63 version, firmware 99 video mode (QMini) 44 video mute 86 video resolution 27 VISCA commands 101, 103-104, 106-109 voilà, a small cat 116...
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