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Crestron 1 Beyond AutoFramer IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B Product Manual

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  • Page 1 IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B 1 Beyond AutoFramer™ Group Framing Camera, 12x Optical Zoom Product Manual Crestron Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 2 Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Features Automatic Optimal Framing Conferencing Compatibility High Quality Video Flexible with a Variety of Room Sizes Networked Power, Stream, and Control Optional Manual Control Multicamera Capability with Automate Systems NDI|HX for High Quality Network Video Mounting Options Physical Description 1 Beyond Camera Manager Software Specifications Installation...
  • Page 4 Debug Mode Basic Settings Monitor RTSP Streams Serial Wiring Reserved Presets VISCA Commands Start/Stop Tracking Privacy ACK / Completion Messages Error Messages Commands Inquiry Commands Troubleshooting Resources Crestron Support and Training Product Certificates iv • Contents Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...
  • Page 5 v • Contents Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview 1 Beyond intelligent video technology brings an essential video conferencing solution into the Crestron® ecosystem. Enabling the best video experience for both in-room and remote attendees is vital to hybrid work and ensuring productive and effective collaboration. Technologies such as speaker tracking, group framing, and presenter tracking ensure that every person can be seen, no matter where they are, and provide the best view for the remote attendees.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features Refer to the following sections for more information on the features provided by the 1 Beyond AutoFramer Camera. Key features include: Automatically frames all meeting participants Optimizes the video frame as participants enter and exit the room Compatible with popular conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams® and Zoom Rooms™ software Connects directly to a codec or recording/streaming device with no external computer required High quality video supporting resolutions up to 1080p60...

  • Page 8: Networked Power, Stream, And Control

    Connect a single Ethernet cable to power (PoE+), monitor, set up, and control the 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera. The camera accepts standard VISCA commands or use a Crestron® control system. 1 Beyond Camera Manager Software is included for easy configuration from a computer on the network.

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Physical Description The camera provides the following connectors and indicators. Front Rear CAUTION: Do not remove the MicroSD card. 9 • IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...
  • Page 10 Bottom Product Manual — Doc. 9325E IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B • 10...

  • Page 11: Beyond Camera Manager Software

    1 Beyond Camera Manager Software The 1 Beyond Camera Manager software is a central hub for configuring, monitoring, and controlling 1 Beyond IP cameras. The software enables 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera configuration and simultaneous monitoring of up to 4 video streams. The 1 Beyond Camera Manager software provides the following features for the 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Product specifications for the 1 Beyond AutoFramer Camera. Optics and Processing Image Sensor 1/2.8 in. Sony Exmor CMOS, 2.14MP Recommended Range 5-25 ft from subject, 4-6 ft from ground Focal Lens & Iris Tracking Camera: f=3.9-46.8 mm, F1.6 - F2.8; Wide-Angle Camera: f=2.4 mm Field of View Tracking Camera: 72.5°...
  • Page 13 Streaming Resolution Up to 1080p60, User-selectable framesize/framerate/bitrate Audio IP Audio Compression Power Power 12VDC, <30 W, PoE+ PoE+ Rating 25.5 W NOTE: To comply with the European Directive (CE), shielded CAT5e cable must be used as a minimum for PoE power. Environmental Temperature 32°...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Do not remove any screws from the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Crestron True Blue Support if the camera is damaged or malfunctioning. Do not aim the camera lens at the sun or extremely bright lights. Doing so can cause damage to the image sensor.
  • Page 15 Qty. Description RS-232 cable adapter USB 3.0 cable 1 Beyond wall mount bracket, IVA-WMT-BRKT-1B Mounting screws Drywall anchors, plastic Allen key, 4 mm Washers, metal Tripod-style screws, 1/4-20 UNC (ISO 1222:2010) 15 • IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...

  • Page 16: Mounting

    Mounting Mount the camera to a tabletop or wall. The ideal framing range for the camera is 5 ft (2 m) to 25 ft (8 m) away from the people to be framed and 4 ft (1 m) to 6 ft (1.8 m) above the ground. Ensure the camera is mounted upright, leveled, and centered on the framing area.
  • Page 17 1. Following the diameter and position of the four installation holes on the bracket, drill four holes on the wall. 2. Use the included anchors, washers, and mounting screws to attach the bracket to the wall. 3. Use the included tripod-style screw to attach the camera on the wall mount. 4.

  • Page 18: Wiring

    Wiring Network Connection For the initial setup, a network connection with a minimum CAT5 Ethernet cable will be required. The camera can be connected to a router, a network switch, or directly to a host computer for configuration. If powering the camera using PoE+ from a network switch, no further cabling is required for setup. However, it is recommended to use the 3G-SDI or USB 3.0 output for connecting to a conferencing or recording system to achieve the best possible video quality.

  • Page 19: Zoom Rooms Installation

    Zoom Rooms Installation The 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera is compatible with Zoom Rooms® software. To utilize Zoom Rooms capabilities, the following items are required: 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera (IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B or IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B) RS-232 cable (included with the camera) 3G-SDI cable HDMI® cable (CBL-8K-HD-1.5) Inogeni™...
  • Page 20 3. Use wire strippers to remove the other end of the RS-232 DB9 cable. Then, strip the RS-232 cable insulation to expose the three wires inside. The colored cables correspond to the following connections: TX: White sleeved wire NOTE: In some circumstances, the RS-232 DB9 cable will have a blue sleeved wire instead of the white sleeved wire.

  • Page 21: Beyond Camera Manager System Requirements

    1 Beyond Camera Manager System Requirements on page 1. Download the 1 Beyond Camera Manager installation package from www.crestron.com/Support/Resource-Library or from the 1 Beyond camera product pages on Crestron.com 2. Open the installer executable file and follow all prompts to install the software.

  • Page 22: Configuration

    Configuration A one-time configuration is required to tailor the tracking parameters to your environment. Once configured, the camera will work autonomously, and the software will not be required for operation. This section provides the following information: •   IR Remote Control •  ...

  • Page 23: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control Use the IR remote to control the camera when tracking is turned off. Home Press to move the camera back to the home position where pan, tilt, and zoom are at 0. Camera Selection Select one of four PTZ cameras (the 1 Beyond AutoFramer camera and three additional PTZ cameras (not included)) to control.

  • Page 24: Focus

    Focus Press to switch to Auto Focus. Press to switch to Manual Focus. Press to focus close. Press to focus far. Press to engage Auto Focus. Triggers Auto Focus until a preset is called. Auto Focus can also be triggered by activating Zoom. Iris Press to reset the iris to default.

  • Page 25: C (Cancel)

    C (Cancel) Press to cancel a number input or to return to the previous OSD menu Power Press to put the camera into or out of standby mode. F1-F4 (Function Buttons) F1 enables Tracking. F2 disables Tracking. F3 and F4 reserved for future use. Pattern Activates pattern 1 and/or 2.

  • Page 26: Direction Buttons

    Press to confirm the menu selection. Direction Buttons Press to control pan or tilt operation or navigate the OSD menu. Call, Set, Clear (Preset Buttons) Press CALL, SET, or CLEAR following a number input to call, store, or erase a preset. Examples: 95 + CALL calls preset 95.

  • Page 27: 1 Beyond Camera Manager Software Configuration

    1 Beyond Camera Manager Software Configuration The 1 Beyond Camera Manager software is the central hub for configuring, monitoring, and controlling 1 Beyond IP cameras. It allows monitoring of up to four video streams simultaneously and lets you configure the latest 1 Beyond cameras. Add to Camera List Once 1 Beyond Camera Manager software is installed on the host computer and the camera is connected to the network or directly via Ethernet, launch the software to start configuring the camera.
  • Page 28 1. Click Start Search to start scanning the network for 1 Beyond cameras. The camera appears with its IP address, MAC Address, camera name (for example, CAMFR-12 and serial number), and firmware version displayed. 2. To change the camera’s network settings to match your network’s information, click Modify netinfo which will bring up the network settings panel.
  • Page 29 3. Under Network information, confirm that the ConnType (Connection Type) is correct for how the camera is connected. Set it to either Static IP or DHCP. By default, the camera ships with the static IP address 192.168.18.77 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 NOTES: If an Ethernet cable is connected directly to the computer running the...

  • Page 30: View The Connection Status

    View the Connection Status When the 1 Beyond Camera manager software connects to a camera, the camera shows as connected in the Main session and Sub session columns. These columns indicate the camera's main and substreams connection status for IP (RTSP) video. NOTE: When the chosen camera is set to match your IP address, its status will read connected for both columns.
  • Page 31 Firmware files are specific to individual 1 Beyond camera models. Only use Crestron firmware files. Attempting to upgrade the device using third-party files may prevent the camera from functioning correctly. Do not disconnect the camera or attempt to control it while upgrading firmware. This may cause the firmware file to become corrupted and prevent the camera from functioning correctly.
  • Page 32 1 Beyond Camera Manager software and the camera. NOTE: The app port value should not be changed unless instructed to do so by Crestron True Blue Support. Select Save to save any changes made to these settings.
  • Page 33 Streaming Tab Select the Streaming tab to modify the camera's streaming settings. Streaming Tab The Streaming tab is used to adjust the properties of the native IP video streams that are encoded and transmitted by the camera. 1 Beyond Intelligent cameras can broadcast up to 4 simultaneous RTSP streams, while all other supported 1 Beyond cameras output 2 simultaneous streams.
  • Page 34 Video coding type: Use the drop-down menu to select whether the video stream will use H.264 or H.265 encoding. Encode Level: Use the drop-down menu to select whether the video stream will use a low, base, or high-profile encoding type. Channels: Use the drop-down menu to select the audio channel type used for the camera's analog audio input.
  • Page 35 RTMP Tab Select the RTMP tab to modify the camera's RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) settings. RTMP Tab The RTMP tab is used to configure 1 Beyond cameras to broadcast video streams to RTMP destinations such as servers or web services. Up to 4 RTMP streams can be configured. NOTE: This feature will work only with RTMP destinations that do not require a stream key for authentication.
  • Page 36 UN/PW Tab Select the UN/PW tab to modify the camera name, authentication credentials, and other administrative settings. UN/PW Tab The following settings can be modified: Password settings Old password: If applicable, enter the existing admin password set for the camera. New password: Enter a new admin password for the camera. Confirm: Enter the admin password specified in the New password field.
  • Page 37 Select the Enable NTP check box to synchronize the camera's internal clock to an external NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. NOTE: Using an external NTP server requires a constant network connection for the camera. TimeZone: Use the drop-down menu to set the time zone for the camera. NTP Server: Enter the URL or IP address of the external NTP server, then select OK.

  • Page 38: Access Video Feeds

    Protocol Tab Select the Protocol tab to set a secondary connection to the camera from a control device (such as a Crestron touch screen). Protocol Tab The following settings can be modified: Enable: Use the drop-down menu to turn the secondary connection on or off.
  • Page 39 To access the camera’s tracking properties, click Settings. The tracking settings panel opens and shows a full view of the wide-angle with the Tracking Zone shown as a green rectangle. 39 • IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...
  • Page 40 Set the Tracking Zone Set the Tracking Zone to cover the entire area where participants will be present. NOTE: The camera does not auto-save settings. Make sure to save frequently during the setup process. Product Manual — Doc. 9325E IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B • 40...
  • Page 41 To draw a Tracking Zone: 1. Click Tracking in the lower half of the settings panel. The cursor will move into the video frame. 2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to draw the tracking zone. 3.
  • Page 42 PTZ Controls Press the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to Zoom to zoom the camera in or out. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to Focus to increase or decrease the camera focus. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) button next to Iris to increase or decrease the camera brightness. Use the Iris control to adjust exposure compensation by adding or subtracting exposure stops to or from the camera's autoexposure value.

  • Page 43: Debug Mode

    Set Preset 0 (Optional) After the camera's tracking properties are set, Preset 0 can be set. Preset 0 is the home position that the camera will return to when no meeting participants are within the camera’s field of view. In most cases, this is a wide shot of the conference table.

  • Page 44: Basic Settings

    When using Debug Mode with a group of participants in a room, debug boxes will appear on the camera feed: Green debug box: This indicates facial detection. Red debug box: This indicates group framing. Use this mode to discover undesired facial detection or if some participants are not being detected. If needed, reconfigure the Tracking and Blocking zones or adjust the exposure and white balance to eliminate these issues.
  • Page 45 Basic 1 Tab Video Format Changes the camera’s video resolution. NOTE: The resolution and frame rate of the IP video streams can be set independently. Refer to the 1 Beyond Camera Manager product manual on how to adjust the RTSP stream settings. Baud Rate, Protocol, Device Address These settings determine the baud rate, control protocol and device address for serial control via RS- 485 or RS-232.
  • Page 46 This settings tab contains network settings pertaining to control via external hardware or software. By default, the camera accepts TCP VISCA over IP control via TCP port 5500. NOTE: In order to maintain compatibility with 1 Beyond hardware and Crestron control modules, these settings should not be changed.

  • Page 47: Monitor Rtsp Streams

    Monitor RTSP Streams The RTSP IP video streams that are being broadcast by the camera can also be previewed and monitored in third-party apps like VLC Media Player® software. The following example demonstrates how to access the streams in the VLC® player. 1.
  • Page 48 All 1 Beyond cameras feature an integrated on-screen menu which can be accessed by pressing Menu in the PTZ controller section of 1 Beyond Camera Manager or on the IR remote control. The menu is then displayed overlaid on the camera’s PTZ video feed. Here you can adjust various settings to tailor the camera’s performance to the setup. Navigate the menu using the directional buttons in the software.
  • Page 49 EXPOSURE MODE FULL AUTO Automatically adjust exposure. MANUAL Manually adjust exposure. SHUTTER PRI Shutter priority mode. IRIS PRI Iris priority mode. BRIGHT PRI Brightness priority mode. EXP COMP ON / OFF Exposure compensation on / off. LEVEL -7 - +7 Adjust level of exposure compensation. ON / OFF Turn Back Light Compensation on / off.
  • Page 50 SYSTEM ADDRESS 1 - 7 Choose cam address for serial comm. PROTOCOL VISCA Choose protocol for serial communication. PELCO-D PELCO-P BAUDRATE 2400 - Set baud rate for serial port. 34800 VIDEO FORMAT 720p50 - Change video resolution & frame rate. 1080p60 MOUNT MODE STAND,...
  • Page 51 FV-LDC LEVEL - Full View Lens Distortion Correction NOTE: Do not adjust this setting unless instructed by Crestron True Blue Support as it might affect tracking and framing performance.
  • Page 52 1. Hold a pure white piece of paper in front or the camera lens at a distance where it is properly lit. 2. Select ONE PUSH, and press OK. 3. Continue holding the piece of paper for 10 seconds until the process is complete. MANUAL mode allows you to set the levels for each color channel individually, whereas HUE can be used to compensate for any form of color tint that may be introduced by certain light sources.

  • Page 53: Serial Wiring

    Serial Wiring The EXT port contains pins for both RS-485 and RS-232 serial control. It is recommended to use RS-485 (not included) as it supports longer cable runs as well as connecting multiple cameras to a single terminal block. Pin Number Pin Definition 232 TXD 232 GND...
  • Page 54 Preset Number Function 1280 x 720p50 1920 x 1080p60 1920 x 1080p30 1920 x 1080i60 1280 x 720p60 Product Manual — Doc. 9325E IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B • 54...

  • Page 55: Visca Commands

    VISCA Commands 1 Beyond PTZ cameras can be controlled using the VISCA protocol through either a serial (RS-232 / RS-485) or IP connection. By default, the port for IP control is set to 5500. For serial communication, make sure the baud rate of the controller is set to 9600 bps. Below is a comprehensive list of VISCA commands that can be used to control the cameras.

  • Page 56: Commands

    Command Message Comments Command z0 60 03 FF Indicates that two sockets are already being used (executing two Buffer Full commands) and the command could not be accepted when received. Command z0 6y 04 FF Returned when a command which is being executed in a socket Canceled (y:Socket No.) specified by the cancel command is canceled.
  • Page 57 Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Focus Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF Far(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 02 FF Near(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF Far(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 2p FF p: 0(Low)to 7 (High) Near(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF...
  • Page 58 Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Shutter Reset 8x 01 04 0A 00 FF Shutter Setting 8x 01 04 0A 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 0A 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF p,q: Shutter Position CAM_Iris Reset 8x 01 04 0B 00 FF...

  • Page 59: Inquiry Commands

    Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Memory Reset 8x 01 04 3F 00 pp FF pp: Memory Number (=0 to 255) Corresponds to 0 to 255 on the 8x 01 04 3F 01 pp FF Remote. Recall 8x 01 04 3F 02 pp FF SYS_Menu 8x 01 06 06 03 FF Turns off the menu screen.
  • Page 60 Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s p,q,r,s: Zoom Position CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF y0 50 02 FF Auto Focus y0 50 03 FF Manual Focus CAM_FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s...
  • Page 61 Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_PictureEffectMode 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF y0 50 02 FF Neg.Art y0 50 04 FF B&W CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 0p FF p: Memory number last operated. SYS_MenuModeInq 8x 09 06 06 FF y0 50 02 FF...
  • Page 62 Zoom Ratio / Position (CAM_Zoom) (CAM_Zoom Direct – p,q,r,s Zoom Position) Optical Zoom Ratio Optical Zoom Ratio 0000 1851 22BE 28F6 2D45 3086 3320 3549 371E 38B3 3A12 3B42 3C47 3D25 3DDF 3E7B 3EFB 3F64 3FBA 4000 Product Manual — Doc. 9325E IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B •...
  • Page 63 Exposure Comp (CAM_ExpComp) (CAM_ExpComp Direct – p,q ExpComp Position) 0000 1851 22BE 28F6 2D45 3086 3320 3549 371E 38B3 3A12 3B42 3C47 3D25 4000 63 • IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9325E...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Mechanical failure Contact Crestron True Blue Support. Camera not showing in Incorrect IP settings Check to confirm the camera’s IP is set to match 1 Beyond Camera Manager the IP settings of your connected computer.
  • Page 65 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Video feed not showing in Subnet setting of Set the IP, gateway, and subnet mask of your 1 Beyond Camera Manager camera does not match camera to match your network scheme. your computer’s. RTSP Stream Enter the camera configuration menu from the configured incorrectly Main View of 1 Beyond Camera Manager and adjust the resolution and bit rate of the PTZ...

  • Page 66: Resources

    Resources The following resources are provided for the IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B. NOTE: You may need to provide your Crestron.com web account credentials when prompted to access some of the following resources. Crestron Support and Training Crestron True Blue Support Crestron Resource Library Crestron Online Help (OLH) support.crestron.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1001561...
  • Page 67 This page is intentionally left blank. Product Manual — Doc. 9325E IV-CAMFR-12-N-SLVR-1B and IV-CAMFR-12-SLVR-1B • 67...
  • Page 68 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Product Manual — Doc. 9325E 15 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 05/08/23 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Specifications subject to Fax: 201.767.7656 change without notice. www.crestron.com...

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