Adding Room Information to the Web Interface Rebooting the Camera Saving (Exporting) or Restoring (Importing) a Configuration Installing a Firmware Update Contacting Vaddio Technical Support Accessing the Diagnostic Logs Configuring Camera Behavior Setting Video Output Resolution Enabling or Disabling the Laser Pointer...
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Identify the Issue Operation, Storage, and Care Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity FCC Part 15 Compliance ICES-003 Compliance European Compliance Warranty Information Index...
Tips for a successful installation Information on mounting and connecting the camera Camera power-on Complete product information is available in the Integrator's Complete Guide to the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera. Download manuals, dimensional drawings, and other information from www.vaddio.com/support.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera A Quick Look at the Camera The DocCAM 20 HDBT ceiling-mounted document camera is designed for recessed mounting. The features of interest during installation are not visible after the installation is complete.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Features of Interest During Operation In a typical installation, only the items inside the bezel ring are visible. Camera lens – 20x optical zoom lens for crisp detail.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Status Light The light in the camera's face indicates its current state. Note By default, the camera's status light is active during normal operation; however, it can be configured to remain off when the camera is powered up.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Using the IR Remote The IR remote provides basic camera control for end users. IR Remote Cheat Sheet What do you need to do? Button(s) Power on or standby...
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera 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.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera 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.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Administrative Access If you are on the Controls screen and no other screens are available, you’re logged in at the user level, or guest access is enabled and you’re not logged on at all. Use the Admin button to open the login screen.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Web Interface Cheat Sheet Where to find the camera controls you need right now. What do you need? Go to this screen Camera operation (any page) Stop sending video (video mute)
System – Controls to reboot, reset to factory defaults, and run firmware updates, access to soft DIP switches. Help – Contact information for Vaddio Technical Support and a link to the documentation for this product. Diagnostics – Logs to help Vaddio Technical Support troubleshoot issues.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Configuring Network Settings ETWORKING PAGE Editable network settings include: The camera’s hostname Choice of static IP addressing or DHCP addressing IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, if static IP addressing is used If your network supports hostname resolution, you may find it convenient to change the camera's hostname.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera 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.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Managing Access and Passwords ECURITY PAGE Things you can do on this page: Allow people to access the Camera screen without logging on (Allow Guest Access) Set whether inactive sessions log off automatically or not (Automatically Expire Idle Sessions)
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Configuring IP Streaming TREAMING PAGE IP streaming is enabled by default. Use the Enable IP Streaming checkbox to change this. Editing IP Streaming Settings TREAMING PAGE Note The IP streaming resolution cannot be higher than the value set with the video resolution switch on the back of the camera.
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera 1. Select the Quality Mode: Easy or Custom. Easy mode configures most settings automatically. 2. Select the desired IP streaming resolution. 3. Easy quality mode only: Select Video Quality.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera 6. Custom quality mode, Constant bit rate only: Set Max Bandwidth. 7. Custom quality mode, Variable bit rate only: Set the Quality (Quantization) slider. 8. Save your changes.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Adding Room Information to the Web Interface ABELS PAGE The information you enter on this page is displayed on every page of the web interface. Rebooting the Camera...
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Saving (Exporting) or Restoring (Importing) a 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 and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Installing a Firmware Update YSTEM PAGE IRMWARE TAB 1. Locate and download the firmware and its release notes. 2. Select Choose File, then browse to the firmware that you downloaded and select it. The filename ends with .p7m.
You’ll find information for contacting Vaddio Technical Support on the Help page. Accessing the Diagnostic Logs IAGNOSTICS PAGE When you contact Vaddio technical support, your support representative may ask you to download and email the log file available from the Diagnostics page.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Configuring Camera Behavior Basic camera configuration tasks are available on the Camera page: Storing the Home zoom level and other zoom presets Adjusting for the lighting in the room Streaming settings are on the Streaming page.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Enabling or Disabling the Laser Pointer , DIP S YSTEM PAGE WITCHES TAB By default, the laser pointer is enabled. To disable it, use the soft DIP switch for Laser Enabled/Laser Disabled.
At this time, the two color schemes are functionally identical on this camera. LED on/off – In most cases, Vaddio recommends leaving the status light on, to let people in the room know whether the camera is currently sending video.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Adjusting for the Lighting in the Room AMERA PAGE The camera's default settings include the Auto CCU scene, Auto Iris, and Auto White balance, to allow the camera to do most of the lighting adjustments on its own. Our technical experts (specifically Scott) have pre-loaded some additional adjustments for common lighting scenarios as factory-defined CCU scenes –...
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera If you make a change that you don't like, you can clear all your changes by selecting a CCU scene. If you will want to use your color and lighting adjustments again (for example, after changing to a different zoom preset), save them as a custom CCU scene.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Setting the Home Zoom Level and Other Zoom Presets AMERA PAGE You can define a default zoom level – the Home preset. The camera returns to this level on powering up from standby or following a reboot.
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera To set a zoom preset: 1. Set up the shot. 2. Optional: Adjust the color settings as needed. 3. Note which presets have not been defined. 4. In the Presets area, select Store.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Operating the Camera from the Web Interface Operator controls include: Home and other zoom presets – If defined, Home returns the camera to its default zoom level. Other zoom levels may also be available as presets.
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Camera assembly number 998-9968-000 only: Caution This product contains a Class 3 (5 mw) 650 nm red laser which produces visible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not look at the laser aperture during camera operation.
Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Troubleshooting and Care Stuff happens – we get it. 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.
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct The camera responds to the The camera is not using the IP Press the Data Screen button on the remote but the web interface is address you browsed to.
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity Camera assembly numbers 998-9968-001 and 998-9968-100: Camera assembly numbers 998-9968-001 and 998-9968-100: Class 1 Laser Product (IEC 60825-1:2014) Produit Laser de la Classe 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera ICES-003 Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ...
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Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty. Vaddio, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or...
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(soft DIP switch) 23 CCU scenes 26 location 3 cheat sheet 5, 9 information, conference room 17 Vaddio IR Remote Commander 5 IP address 5-7, 11 web interface 9 default 7, 11 chroma setting 24 IP streaming 14, 16, 21...
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera restoring a configuration 18 room information 17 Room Labels page (web) 17 manual focus 5-6 rotary switch, soft (resolution/frame rate) 21 maximum IP streaming resolution 21 safety requirements 2, 4...
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the DocCAM 20 HDBT Ceiling-Mounted Document Camera warranty 34 web browsers supported 7 web interface 8, 11, 13-14, 17, 19-21 Diagnostics page 20 Help page 20 navigation button labels 8 Networking page 11 Room Labels page 17...
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