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Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com HT-CALIPSO All-in-one Meeting Collaboration Bar USER MANUAL March 20, 2023 Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 1 of 39...
WiFi Settings ........................33 BYOD Settings ........................34 System Settings ......................... 35 Support Page ..........................36 Device Info and Firmware Update ..................36 API Command List ............................ 36 Troubleshooting ............................37 Specifications ............................38 Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 2 of 39...
Introduction OVERVIEW The HT-CALIPSO is an all-in-one meeting collaboration video bar with an ultra-wide angle 4K AI camera, microphone and speaker features and wireless screen presentation capability. It includes a built-in Wi- Fi module and offers multiple connection options, including AirPlay, Miracast, Smart View, HT-VOYAGER and physical HDMI and USB-C ports.
1 x Remote Controller • 1 x Magnetic Lens Cap • 1 x Wall-mounted Bracket • 1 x Wall Hanging Bracket • 4 x Expansion Screws • 4 x Mounting Screws Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 4 of 39...
Factory Reset: clicking this button 5 times quickly in succession will reset the HT- CALIPSO to its default factory settings. USB-A USB 3.0 Type-A port. Connect to a USB device such as touch screen. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 5 of 39...
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Connect to an HDMI source. Connect to a network device (e.g., network switch, wireless router, computer, etc.) for Ethernet AirPlay Mirroring signal input and LAN control (Web GUI & Telnet API). Kensington security slot Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 6 of 39...
3. Replace the included stand with the Wall Mounted Bracket attachment, using the same screws the stand came with. 4. From the top slide in the lip from the Wall Mounted Bracket into the Wall Hanging Bracket. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 7 of 39...
The second method is used if the laptop does not support USB Type-C. In this method both HDMI and USB-A to USB-B cables are needed. The laptop uses the HDMI to project video through the HT-CALIPSO to the connected display and uses the USB-A to USB-B cable for microphone audio and camera video from the HT-CALIPSO.
This second application for BYOM includes integrating the HT-CALIPSO with a Zoom Room PC. This is accomplished by adding a USB Capture device to convert the HDMI video out of the HT-CALIPSO into the Room PC along with a USB cable. In this application the laptop is used as a source into the Room PC through the HT-CALIPSO and the Room PC can view the source along with the camera for Zoom calls.
HT-CALIPSO). The front LED will blink blue, which indicates that the device is in Bluetooth pairing mode. When the HT-CALIPSO is in pairing mode, press any button on the remote controller. A pop-up on the display will include the sentence “Remote Control Connected”...
Remote Element Description Press and hold the remote’s Bluetooth button for 2 seconds to enable the HT-CALIPSO to start pairing with other third- party Bluetooth devices. (This function will be available in future versions.) Answer: Press to answer the phone (only available when connected to a cellphone via Bluetooth).
2. Soft AP SSID: this should be the same as the device name which can be obtained from the OSD at the upper right corner of the display screen. By default, it is set as HT-CALIPSO. 3. Password: this password can be set through Web UI or Telnet API and can be obtained from the OSD at the bottom right corner of the display screen.
2. Slide down from the top of the screen and click the Smart View icon in the pop-up interface. 3. The Smart View window appears and starts to search for Miracast receiver. Click the HT-CALIPSO device name in the search result and the device will output the mobile screen.
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Click Connect. Click the HT-CALIPSO device name in the search results. The HT-CALIPSO device displays the PC’s content once your PC is connected to the device successfully. To disconnect PC from the device: click Disconnect. Note: The icon and interface of the Miracast function may vary on different computers.
Steps to share laptop’s screen on the display using HT-VOYAGER: Pair the HT-VOYAGER with HT-CALIPSO. Connect the HT-VOYAGER to the PAIRING port of the HT-CALIPSO for pairing. Once pairing is completed, “Pairing successful” appears on the display screen. (This will take around 20 seconds to complete.)
Through Web UI page. For more information, see State & Switch section. è Send API command through telnet to the switcher to show the Guide Screen. For more è information, see the separate HT-CALIPSO API documentation. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 17 of 39...
By default, the access code is set as blank, and therefore the OSD doesn’t display the access code. If • you want to set access code, please see BYOD section for more information. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 18 of 39...
The following are instructions to utilizing the HT-CALIPSO camera and microphones in the Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom soft codec applications. The HT-CALIPSO is not limited to these three. (For soft codec applications outside of these three please refer to their user manual.) GOOGLE MEET To use the devices in Google Meet, open “More Options”...
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MICROSOFT TEAMS To use the devices in Microsoft Teams, open Device Settings located in the “More” menu. In the video settings, select the “HT-CALIPSO-CAM” for the camera and in the audio settings select “HT-CALIPSO- SPEAKERPHONE” for both microphone and speaker.
To use the devices in Zoom, click on the “up” arrow on the microphone and camera buttons located on the bottom left part of the Zoom screen. In the video settings, select the “HT-CALIPSO-CAM” for the camera and in the audio settings select “HT-CALIPSO-SPEAKERPHONE” for both microphone and speaker.
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AUDIO Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 23 of 39...
Web GUI The Web UI designed for the HT-CALIPSO allows for basic controls and device settings. This Web UI can be accessed through a modern browser, e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, IE10+, etc. To get access the Web UI: Connect the LAN port of the switcher to a local area network. Ensure there’s a DHCP server in the network so that the device can obtain a valid IP address.
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The Web UI main page includes Overview, Camera, Settings and Support Pages. Overview (1 page) – offers an overview of the HT-CALIPSO including the firmware version, • connected source timing, and HDCP setting. Camera – offers control of the ePTZ camera including setting presets.
UI Element Description Icon Preview Click the icon to start the preview of the camera. Select the desired tracking mode between Off, Auto Framing, Speaker Tracking, and Tracking Mode Presenter Tracking. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 26 of 39...
Off decreases the quality of the camera to ensure laptop compatibility; On increases the quality to HD. Adjusts wide dynamic range to improve the camera’s image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 27 of 39...
Off decreases the quality of the camera to ensure laptop compatibility; On increases the quality to HD. Adjusts wide dynamic range to improve the camera’s image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 28 of 39...
Off decreases the quality of the camera to ensure laptop compatibility; On increases the quality to HD. Adjusts wide dynamic range to improve the camera’s image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 29 of 39...
Off decreases the quality of the camera to ensure laptop compatibility; On increases the quality to HD. Adjusts wide dynamic range to improve the camera’s image quality under high-contrast lighting conditions. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 30 of 39...
Click to apply setting changes. Note: After the IP settings are changed, please refresh the Apply Web UI page to re-login. In DHCP mode this ensures the HT-CALIPSO will not select the same IP address as another IP Conflict Detection device on the network.
The display will turn on with the correct CEC command when a source is connected to HT- One Touch Play CALIPSO. The display will turn off with the correct CEC command when the HT-CALIPSO goes into Standby standby mode. Apply Click to apply setting changes.
DNS correctly so that soft AP router runs properly. Configure soft AP password. Soft AP Password Note: The soft AP password must be 8~20 characters in length, including letters, numbers, “_” or “-”. Apply Click to apply setting changes. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 33 of 39...
On: the OSD will remain on until the delay time setting is reached, and then it will go into standby mode. Set the delay time before the screen automatically turns off (Screen Off must be turned Delay Time Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 34 of 39...
The new password must be 4 to 16 characters in length, alphanumeric only. Apply Click to apply setting changes. Click to restore the HT-CALIPSO to its factory defaults. You can also perform this task by Factory Reset sending the correct API command (see the HT-CALIPSO API Command document).
API Commands Additional commands not found in the Web GUI such as AEC enable/disable, AGC enable/disable, ANC enable/disable, and others can be found in the HT-CALIPSO API Commands document. Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 36 of 39...
No audio heard on HT- CALIPSO Verify the HT-CALIPSO is not muted Verify the levels are turned up on both the laptop and the HT-CALIPSO Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 37 of 39...
DC 24V 5A Power Consumption (Max) 100W Dimension (Width x Height x Depth) 700mm x 126.83 mm x 90mm/27.56” x 4.99” x 3.54” (with Bracket) Net Weight 2.42kgs/5.324lbs (with Bracket) Gross Weight 6.22kgs/13.68lbs Hall Technologies March 30, 2023 Page 38 of 39...