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IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B,
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1 Beyond Automate VX Series
Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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  • Page 1 View this document in HTML crestron.com/docs/9324 Product Manual IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B 1 Beyond Automate VX Series Crestron Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 2 Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Features IV-SAM-VXS-1B Features IV-SAM-VXN-1B Features IV-SAM-VXP-1B Features IV-PROSERVICE-1B Features Physical Description Specifications IV-SAM-VXS-1B Specifications Product Specifications IV-SAM-VXN-1B Specifications Product Specifications IV-SAM-VXP-1B Specifications Product Specifications System Design System Components Cameras Intelligent Array Microphones Wired and Wireless Microphones Discussion Systems Component Implementation Camera Implementation Microphone Implementation...
  • Page 4 Configuration Initial Setup Assign Network Interfaces Set Static IP Addresses Use Remote Support Update Firmware Room Designer Access the Web Configuration Interface Floor Plan Upload Upload a Project Room Designer Settings Camera Device Configuration Microphone Device Configuration Virtual Mic and Blocking Zone Configuration AutoSwitch Preview System Configuration Access the Web Configuration Interface...
  • Page 5 Room Configs Menu Cameras Menu Scenarios Menu Resources Crestron Support and Training Product Certificates Related Documentation Product Manual — Doc. 9324J Contents • v...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview The 1 Beyond Automate VX series provides voice-activated camera switching solutions that bring a full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Camera switching and movement are done automatically based on the active speaking participant. Automate VX comes with built-in recording and streaming capability along with outputs for video conferencing.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features Refer to the following sections for more information on the 1 Beyond Automate VX model features. IV-SAM-VXS-1B Features on page 3 IV-SAM-VXN-1B Features on page 5 IV-SAM-VXP-1B Features on page 7 IV-PROSERVICE-1B Features on page 9 Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B •...

  • Page 8: Iv-Sam-Vxs-1B Features

    Automate VX Voice-Activated Multi-Camera Switching Solutions. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details. NOTE: For Crestron Intelligent Video Certified Engineers (IVC-E) planning to self-deploy and self-validate a purchased Automate VX system, the purchase of Remote Professional Services is optional, subject to verification by Crestron. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details.
  • Page 9 Browser or Third-Party Control Enable auto-switching, record/stream, and change room configurations or layouts using a Crestron® control module. An adaptable API is available for customizable user-interfaces on third-party control systems.

  • Page 10: Iv-Sam-Vxn-1B Features

    Automate VX Voice-Activated Multi-Camera Switching Solutions. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details. NOTE: For Crestron Intelligent Video Certified Engineers (IVC-E) planning to self-deploy and self-validate a purchased Automate VX system, the purchase of Remote Professional Services is optional, subject to verification by Crestron. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details.
  • Page 11 RESTful API for Crestron and Third-Party Control Enable auto-switching, record/stream, and change room configurations or layouts using a Crestron® control module. An adaptable API is available for customizable user-interfaces on third-party control systems.

  • Page 12: Iv-Sam-Vxp-1B Features

    Automate VX Voice-Activated Multi-Camera Switching Solutions. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details. NOTE: For Crestron Intelligent Video Certified Engineers (IVC-E) planning to self-deploy and self-validate a purchased Automate VX system, the purchase of Remote Professional Services is optional, subject to verification by Crestron. Visit IV-PROSERVICE-1B for details.
  • Page 13 Browser or Third-Party Control Enable auto-switching, record/stream, and change room configurations or layouts using a Crestron® control module. An adaptable API is available for customizable user-interfaces on third-party control systems.

  • Page 14: Iv-Proservice-1B Features

    The Equipment Proposal will include the cost of deploying additional room configurations. Purchasing Requirements Crestron 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services must be purchased with each Automate VX (IV-SAM-VXS-1B), Automate VX Pro (IV-SAM-VXP-1B), or Automate VX Plus (IV-SAM-VXN-1B).
  • Page 15 Preinstallation Support After purchase, the Crestron support team will review your proposed installation plan and recommend the optimal placement of the Automate VX system, Crestron 1 Beyond cameras, and other third-party equipment (such as microphones). A dedicated team member will answer questions regarding system configuration and control system programming and help identify the resources required onsite for deployment.

  • Page 16: Physical Description

    Physical Description The camera switching device provides the following connectors and indicators. IV-SAM-VXP-1B Connectors and Indicators IV-SAM-VXN-1B Connectors and Indicators IV-SAM-VXS-1B Connectors and Indicators Name Description Power AC power BIOS Flashback Button Not used Wi-Fi Connects the antenna to the onboard Wi-Fi™ network chip HDMI® Not used USB 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB Type-A ports for peripheral device connections...
  • Page 17 Name Description Audio Connections Orange: Central/bass speaker out Blue: Line in Black: Rear speaker out Green: Headphone/speaker out Pink: Microphone in Optical: Optical SPDIF out ETH 1 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet port USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-A port for peripheral device connections USB 3.2 Gen2 USB Type-C® port for faster data rates Thunderbolt™...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Refer to the following sections for more information on the specifications for various 1 Beyond Automate VX models. IV-SAM-VXS-1B Specifications on page 14 IV-SAM-VXN-1B Specifications on page 16 IV-SAM-VXP-1B Specifications on page 18 13 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...

  • Page 19: Iv-Sam-Vxs-1B Specifications

    Can stream to any RTMP server. Presets included for popular CDNs NDI Support For inputs and program output Camera Control Can control Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras over IP. For a complete list of compatible cameras, refer to Automate VX: Compatible Cameras.
  • Page 20 Dimensions Height 3.5 in. (89 mm) Width 16.75 in. (425 mm) Depth 14.5 in. (368 mm) Weight 14 lb (6.35 kg) 15 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...

  • Page 21: Iv-Sam-Vxn-1B Specifications

    Can stream to any RTMP server. Presets included for popular CDNs NDI Support For inputs and program output Camera Control Can control Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras over IP. For a complete list of compatible cameras, refer to Automate VX: Compatible Cameras.
  • Page 22 Dimensions Height 3.5 in. (89 mm) Width 16.75 in. (425 mm) Depth 14.5 in. (368 mm) Weight 14 lb (6.35 kg) 17 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...

  • Page 23: Iv-Sam-Vxp-1B Specifications

    Can stream to any RTMP server. Presets included for popular CDNs NDI Support For inputs and program output Camera Control Can control Crestron 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras over IP. For a complete list of compatible cameras, refer to Automate VX: Compatible Cameras.
  • Page 24 Dimensions Height 3.5 in. (89 mm) Width 16.75 in. (425 mm) Depth 14.5 in. (368 mm) Weight 14 lb (6.35 kg) 19 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...

  • Page 25: System Design

    System Design This section aids in the design and implementation of an Automate VX system. Correct design and implementation are pivotal in creating a room with Automate VX, as these elements are required for a seamless video conferencing solution. Additionally, the design and implementation of an Automate VX system should be replicated within the Room Designer software.

  • Page 26: System Components

    System Components An Automate VX system typically comprises cameras and microphones. Refer to the following sections for information on compatible cameras and microphones: •   Cameras •   Intelligent Array Microphones •   Wired and Wireless Microphones •   Discussion Systems 21 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...

  • Page 27: Cameras

    Cameras Crestron offers multiple cameras that fit the needs of a room in tandem with an Automate VX system. The following Crestron cameras are compatible with Automate VX. Crestron 1 Beyond Cameras The following Crestron 1 Beyond cameras are compatible with Automate VX. Refer to the following sections for information on individual camera models.
  • Page 28 IV-CAMA3-20 camera, refer to the 1 Beyond AutoTracker™ 3 Presenter Tracking Camera Product Manual. Camera Comparison The following table shows a comparison of Crestron intelligent video cameras: Features Optical Zoom Field of View (FOV) 67.68° 56.45°...

  • Page 29: Intelligent Array Microphones

    Intelligent Array Microphones Intelligent array microphones are most commonly used with Automate VX. Multiple intelligent array microphones can be positioned around the room to gather audio position data from speaking participants. Automate VX uses this data to switch camera shots to ensure that the speaking participant is accurately captured.

  • Page 30: Wired And Wireless Microphones

    Wired and Wireless Microphones Gooseneck microphones, tabletop microphones, button microphones, and other wired microphones that do not provide positional data when detecting audio are compatible with Automate VX. Wireless microphones such as lavalier microphones are compatible with Automate VX as well. Wired and wireless microphones require a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to operate with Automate VX.

  • Page 31: Discussion Systems

    Discussion Systems Discussion systems usually contain a microphone, speaker, and central control units. A discussion system reports whether its microphones are active or inactive. There are two types of discussion systems: push-to-talk and voice-activated. Both system types can be wired or wireless. The following discussion systems are compatible with Automate VX: Shure MXCW TAIDEN®...

  • Page 32: Component Implementation

    Component Implementation Automate VX relies on a combination of cameras and microphones to properly operate, and the location of these peripherals is crucial. The following sections provide information on implementing cameras and microphones in a room with Room Designer for Automate VX. For more information about Room Designer, refer to Room Designer.

  • Page 33: Camera Implementation

    NDI and SDI Crestron 1 Beyond cameras that are compatible with Automate VX have SDI or NDI outputs available. NDI enabled cameras are recommended if the room has more than 7 cameras, or has multiple Automate VX units.

  • Page 34: Microphone Implementation

    Microphone Implementation Microphone usage is dependent on the room itself (shape, orientation, and purpose), but there are general guidelines for implementing microphones. The following sections provide information on microphone room requirements. Microphone Quantity The microphone quantity required for a room depends on which microphones are used. For intelligent microphone arrays, determine the microphone quantity by using the Proximity Check setting in Room Designer on Automate VX.

  • Page 35: Room Design

    Room Design Automate VX functions in a variety of spaces; however, these spaces often have specific considerations that need to be addressed. The following sections provide information on the types of spaces where Automate VX systems are commonly deployed and the design considerations required for each space. Extra Large Rooms Extra large rooms hold 12 or more participants.

  • Page 36: Divisible Spaces

    Automate VX system should be used for each room within the divisible space. Each divisible space that uses an Automate VX requires additional cameras and microphones. Crestron NDI enabled cameras are recommended for divisible spaces because they can connect to multiple Automate VX systems. For more information on Crestron NDI enabled cameras, refer to...

  • Page 37: Room Design Examples

    Room Design Examples This section provides the following room design examples using Automate VX, cameras, and microphones: Large Boardroom with Standard Monitors on page 34 High Value Boardroom with Table Mics on page 37 Divisible Room on page 40 Room Designer Key Refer to the following sections for information on what Room Designer software symbols represent in the room design examples.
  • Page 38 Microphone Device Microphone Devices are indicated in Room Designer as square-shaped nodes. Microphone Devices represent intelligent microphone arrays, discussion systems, and DSPs. The color of the Microphone Device is associated with its number (Microphone Device 1 is blue, Microphone Device 2 is green, and so forth).

  • Page 39: Large Boardroom With Standard Monitors

    Large Boardroom with Standard Monitors The large boardroom in the example below has a rectangular table with participants seated along both long edges of the table, and at one chairman position at the end ( ). The left wall has two side-by-side monitors.
  • Page 40 The following Automate VX solution is recommended for this room: System Cameras Microphones Other Devices 1 Automate VX 2 PTZ-IP 12 cameras 1 intelligent ceiling 1 Conferencing (IV-SAM-VXS-1B) (IV-CAMPTZ-12-W-1B) array microphone codec (UC-Engine) 1 SDI to USB converter 1 Network Switch 2 Displays Refer to the following sections for information about the Automate VX solution recommended for this room.
  • Page 41 Application Diagram The following diagram shows how the recommended Automate VX solution is connected. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 36...

  • Page 42: High Value Boardroom With Table Mics

    High Value Boardroom with Table Mics The high value boardroom in the example below has a circular table with seating all around. The display in this room can be moved and is not in a fixed location. High Value Boardroom with Table Mic Refer to the Room Designer Key on page 32 for information on the numbered symbols.
  • Page 43 The following Automate VX solution is recommended for this room: System Cameras Microphones Other 1 Automate VX Pro 6 PTZ-IP 12 cameras 16 gooseneck 1 Conferencing codec (IV-SAM-VXP-1B) (IV-CAMPTZ-12-W-1B) microphones (UC-Engine) 1 compatible DSP 1 SDI to USB converter 1 Network Switch 1 Display Refer to the following sections for information about the Automate VX solution recommended for this room.
  • Page 44 Application Diagram The following diagram shows how the recommended Automate VX solution is connected. 39 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...

  • Page 45: Divisible Room

    Divisible Room The divisible room in the example below is separated into two main rooms, both functionally similar. The room has a collapsible folding wall, and the individual spaces are used as standalone rooms in one configuration. The other configuration for this room has the folding wall collapsed and both spaces are used as one large room.
  • Page 46 The following Automate VX solution is recommended for this room: System Cameras Microphones Other 2 Automate VX Plus 4 PTZ-IP 20 NDI enabled cameras 4 intelligent ceiling 2 Conferencing (IV-SAM-VXN-1B) (IV-CAMPTZ-20-N-W-1B) array microphones codecs (UC-Engine) 2 AutoTracker NDI enabled cameras 2 SDI to USB (IV-CAMA3-20-N-W-1B) converters 2 Network Switches...
  • Page 47 Microphones Four intelligent ceiling array microphones are used in the divisible room. Two microphones are placed in each of the divisible spaces, ensuring that both the audience seated at the tables and the presentation area are able to be properly detected by the microphones. Proximity Check in Room Designer should be used to determine the optimal placement of the intelligent ceiling array microphones.
  • Page 48 Camera Shot Example 2 Five Virtual Mics are placed along the presentation area in the front of each space of the divisible room. This ensures that whenever audio is detected in the presentation area, the AutoTracker camera at the back of the room switches to the presenter. Network Switches Two network switches are used for this room.
  • Page 49 Application Diagram The following diagram shows how the recommended Automate VX solution is connected. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 44...

  • Page 50: Installation

    To perform basic wiring for the camera system: 1. Designate a number for each PTZ camera in your system. 2. Mount the cameras as described in the appropriate documentation for your Crestron 1 Beyond camera model. 45 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B...

  • Page 51: Connect To The System

    3. Connect each PTZ camera to the SDI® ports of the Automate VX device using HD-SDI cables. Ensure the numbered SDI port corresponds to the camera number determined in step 1. NOTE: Each PTZ camera should be connected to a network switch via Ethernet and can be powered via PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) with 30 W power.
  • Page 52 3. Connect to the camera switching device in the remote desktop client using the following IP address: 10.1.10.2. Remote Desktop Client Login 4. When prompted, enter the following default login credentials: Username: Valued Customer Password: 1beyond NOTE: This Username and Password above are also the Windows system login credentials. 47 •...

  • Page 53: Configuration

    Configuration Refer to the following sections for information on how to configure Automate VX: •   Initial Setup •   Room Designer •   System Configuration •   Scenario Setup Tool •   Wirecast Configuration •   DSP Configuration Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 48...

  • Page 54: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Use the following procedures to set up the Automate VX following installation. Assign Network Interfaces Automate VX has two Network Interface Controller (NICs) labeled ETH 1 and ETH 2. The Ethernet ports have the following default addressing configuration: The ETH 1 port is set as a static IP (10.1.10.2) for initial configuration via the Windows®...
  • Page 55 Assigning IP addresses for 1 Beyond cameras must be done through the 1 Beyond Camera Manager. For more information regarding assigning IP addresses for 1 Beyond cameras, refer to the documentation for your Crestron 1 Beyond camera model. It is also recommended to change the camera names to match the global camera IDs that have been designated in the Automate VX software.

  • Page 56: Use Remote Support

    Use Remote Support Automate VX can be configured from a laptop on the same subnet as the system using the web browser interface. For advanced configurations, Windows Remote Desktop can be used. 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services will access the Automate VX using TeamViewer. For more information about 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services, refer to IV-PROSERVICE- 1B Features on page...

  • Page 57: Update Firmware

    Update Firmware Automate VX can be updated with firmware provided by Crestron. To update an Automate VX's firmware: NOTE: Wirecast is automatically updated with the Automate VX firmware installer if the system has an active Wirecast license. The license expiration date is located in the File menu of Wirecast (File >...
  • Page 58 3. Select one of two options in the Crestron Installer window: NOTE: The firmware update can be canceled by exiting the Crestron Installer window. Do not close the window once the firmware update is initiated. Crestron Installer Window Select the Install option to perform a clean install of the Automate VX firmware. This option reverts the system to a factory default state (with the new firmware).
  • Page 59 6. Clear the browser cache in the respective browser being used configure and operate the Automate VX system. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 54...

  • Page 60: Room Designer

    Room Designer Automate VX contains the Room Designer tool that uses the scaled floor plan (in the form of an image) to create a framework for how the Automate VX operates. Automate VX relies on audio gating or positional information provided by third-party devices to determine where an active speaking participant is located in a room.

  • Page 61: Access The Web Configuration Interface

    Access the Web Configuration Interface To access the web configuration interface for the Automate VX, open the Chrome® browser on the Automate VX. The web configuration interface loads automatically. To access the web configuration interface from a different device: 1. Enter the IP address of the Automate VX with port 3579 appended to the address (for example, "10.1.10.31:3579") A login page is displayed.
  • Page 62 The web configuration interface is displayed with the Main tab open by default. To access Room Designer from the Main tab, select the pencil icon in the top right of the menus. Main View to Room Designer 57 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...
  • Page 63 The Room Designer page is displayed. Room Designer Default Page Refer to the following sections for information on how to configure a project within Room Designer. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 58...

  • Page 64: Floor Plan Upload

    Floor Plan Upload Room Designer by default comes with a demo layout tied to Configuration 1. This is only a template and should not be used as an actual room layout. To upload a floor plan for a room design: 1.
  • Page 65 To upload a Room Designer project into the Automate VX: 1. Ensure that the project to be uploaded is located in a file directory on the Automate VX. 2. Select the Choose File button under the Upload Project banner. A file explorer window is displayed.

  • Page 66: Room Designer Settings

    Select the Delete Current Configuration button to delete the current selected configuration. NOTE: Ensure that projects are saved within Room Designer and exported to a local drive before deleting configurations. If a configuration is deleted and needs to be restored, contact Crestron True Blue Support.
  • Page 67 Set Scale Set the scale for the room to provide the Automate VX a reference to the room size. To set the scale of the Room Designer project: 1. Select the Set Scale button. The mouse cursor acts as the beginning point of a measurement line. 2.
  • Page 68 5. A text field is displayed asking for the length of the red line (in either inches or millimeters, depending on if the system is set to imperial or metric). Input the length or width of the object into the field. For more information on changing the measurement units, refer to Units on page Scaling Measurement Line 6.
  • Page 69 Add Camera Device Select Add Camera Device to add a pentagon-shaped object that designates a camera at the origin point. Place a Camera Device in each location where there is a camera within the room layout. The cameras are numbered in the order they are added. For more information, refer to Camera Device Configuration on page 80 Camera Device...
  • Page 70 Add Microphone Device Select Add Microphone Device to add a square-shaped object that designates a microphone at the origin point. Place a Microphone Device in each location where there is a microphone within the room layout. For more information, refer to Microphone Device Configuration on page 88 If a DSP such as Biamp Tesira™, QSC Q-Sys™...
  • Page 71 When the Default Shot is selected, the settings appear in the right menu and follow the same configuration parameters as Virtual Mics. For more information on the right menu and the Virtual Mic settings, refer to Room Designer Settings on page 61 Default Shot Product Manual —...
  • Page 72 Shift Grid  Select Shift Grid to move the grid overlay created by the Set Scale feature. Once selected, the room layout turns red. Click the grid and move it to the desired location. Shift Grid Overlay NOTE: Shifting the grid will not affect its scaling. The grid will retain its 2 x 2 ft  (60 x 60 mm) dimensions regardless of its placement.
  • Page 73 View Settings Select the View tab on the left side of the Room Designer page to access the following Room Designer settings. View Tab Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 68...
  • Page 74 Units Enable Units to change the units used in Room Designer from imperial units (inches) to metric (millimeters). Disabling this option will revert the units from metric (millimeters) to imperial (inches). The current unit type is indicated by the parentheses next to the Units option. Units in Imperial (inches) Units in Metric (mm) 69 •...
  • Page 75 Shot Visualization Enable Shot Visualization to show which Camera Devices are aimed at a particular Virtual Mic position (or Default Shot). A cone will extend from the Camera Device to the Virtual Mic position, and the size of the cone will coincide with the Shot Width. For more information on configuring Virtual Mics with Camera Devices, refer to Virtual Mic and Blocking Zone Configuration on page 99 Shot Visualization...
  • Page 76 Mic Visualization Enable Mic Visualization to show which Virtual Mics are associated with the selected Microphone Device. It will be displayed with an orange line going from the Microphone Device to the Virtual Mics. This tool is useful when there is an overlap between two or more Virtual Mics. Mic Visualization Live Mode Enable Live Mode to display a grid view in Wirecast to show all live Camera Device feeds at once.
  • Page 77 Proximity Check Enable Proximity Check to show if Virtual Mics are too close to other Virtual Mics, or if they are out of range from the Microphone Device. If any of these apply, they will be indicated in the room layout with a dashed red line.
  • Page 78 Show Global Mic # By default, Room Designer numbers the Virtual Mics and Blocking Zones in the system separately based on their connected Microphone Device. Global Mic # OFF Enable Show Global Mic # to show the total number of virtual mics and blocking zones. Global Mic # ON 73 •...
  • Page 79 Show Origin Enable Show Origin to have the origin point visible in the room layout. The origin point is the reference point that is used for all of the coordinates used inside of Room Designer (Camera Devices, Microphone Devices, and Virtual Mic locations). The origin point is indicated by the red circle with a dot in the room layout.
  • Page 80 Show Ruler Enable Show Ruler to display a ruler on the top and left of the room layout. The ruler will use the corresponding unit from the Units option (inches or millimeters). The 0,0 position on the ruler is determined by the origin point. Ruler Overlay The ruler displays red lines as the X and Y coordinates indicating where the cursor is in the room layout.
  • Page 81 Show Mic Coverage Enable Show Mic Coverage to show the circular range of Virtual Mic positions. This range indicates the area where the Microphone Device will switch the camera feed to the Virtual Mic's location when audio is detected. NOTE: The Show Mic Coverage feature is only applicable to the Shure MXA920 XYZ, Sennheiser TCC2, Sennheiser TCCM, Audio Techinica®...
  • Page 82 Use the text field to input a Virtual Mic radius or use the slider to adjust the radius. Change the Virtual Mic radius to fine-tune Virtual Mic locations so that there is no overlap between positions. Virtual Mic Coverage Radius 77 •...
  • Page 83 Adjudicator Settings Select the Adjudicator tab on the left-hand side of the Room Designer page to access the following room adjudicator settings. Adjudicator Tab To enable the adjudicator, turn on the Enabled toggle. This should be enabled when there is a DSP involved with the room configuration.
  • Page 84 Notes Page Select the Notes tab on the left-hand side of the Room Designer page to access the notes page. Information or any notes about the current room configuration can be placed here and will be saved for future use. 79 •...

  • Page 85: Camera Device Configuration

    Camera Device Configuration Camera Devices are the camera outputs that the Automate VX uses to display the camera feed. Camera Devices are indicated in Room Designer as pentagon-shaped nodes. For more information about adding cameras to a room layout, refer to Add Camera Device on page Once the Camera Devices are placed in the room layout, select a Camera Device to open the Camera Device Settings.
  • Page 86 The following Camera Device settings are available. Remove Camera Select the Remove Camera button to remove the selected Camera Device from the current configuration. This removes all settings associated with the Camera Device from the configuration. Remove Camera Button 81 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...
  • Page 87 Model Select the drop-down menu under the Model title to select the camera model for the respective Camera Device. This should match the same model that was used in the physical room. Camera Device Model Menu The following camera models are available. AT: Select this when the camera model being used is a 1 Beyond AutoTracker 3 camera.
  • Page 88 Select this when the camera model being used is a Crestron 1 Beyond i12 camera. For more information about Crestron 1 Beyond i12 cameras, refer to the Crestron 1 Beyond Camera Product Manual. Refer to the list below for additional information about i12 cameras in Room Designer: The PTZ controls (Position and Orientation controls) on these cameras do not need to be...
  • Page 89 Network Enter the IP address of the camera that is being used as the Camera Device in the IP text field. Crestron 1 Beyond cameras IP addresses can be obtained and changed in the Crestron 1 Beyond Camera Manager. For more information about the Crestron 1 Beyond Camera Manager, refer to the documentation for your Crestron 1 Beyond camera model.
  • Page 90 Position  The X, Y, and Z fields are the coordinates of the Camera Device in the room layout. Enter the coordinates of the Camera Device into their respective fields, or drag the Camera Device and place it into the correct location. The units used in the text fields are either in inches or millimeters, depending on the unit selected in the View tab. For more information about changing the units, refer to Camera Device Configuration on page 80...
  • Page 91 Orientation The Pan, Tilt, and Roll text fields indicate the direction the Camera Device's lens is facing when it is in the default (resting) state. The direction that the camera lens is facing is indicated by the blue LENS box. LENS is the bird-eye view of the top of the camera, and the orientation of the blue box should match the way the camera is set up in the physical room.
  • Page 92 The handle sticking out of the Camera Device in the room layout can also adjust the Pan setting of the camera. Click and hold the handle to change this value. NOTE: When adjusting the Camera Device Orientation, the Camera Device handle corresponds with the camera lens when the lens is facing forward.

  • Page 93: Microphone Device Configuration

    Microphone Device Configuration Microphone Devices are the microphones in a room that the Automate VX uses to receive audio from active-speaking participants. Microphone Devices are indicated in room designer as square-shaped nodes. For more information about adding Microphone Devices to a room layout, refer to Microphone Device on page 65 There are three different types of microphones, and each microphone type is configured differently within Room Designer.
  • Page 94 Once the Microphone Devices are situated in their appropriate locations within the room layout, click on a Microphone Device to open the Microphone Device Settings. This panel appears on the right side of the screen. Microphone Device Settings 89 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...
  • Page 95 The following Microphone Device settings are available. Remove Mic Device Select the Remove Mic Device button to remove the selected Microphone Device from the current configuration. This removes all settings associated with the Camera Device from the configuration. Remove Mic Device Button Product Manual —...
  • Page 96 Model Select the drop-down menu under the Model title to select the microphone model for the respective Microphone Device. This should match the same model that was used in the physical room. The following microphone models are available: Audio Techinica® ATND1061 (beta) Biamp Tesira QSC Q-SYS™...
  • Page 97 Microphone Device Model Menu NOTES: If the microphone that is being used in the room is not one of the models listed above, then select generic. Generic microphones may not operate properly with the Automate VX. When using the Shure MXA920-Lobe or Shure MXA910 as the Microphone Device, the Virtual Mic positions should match the locations of the lobes in the Shure Designer Configuration software.
  • Page 98 Network Enter the IP address of the microphone in the IP text field. This allows Automate VX to connect and communicate with the microphone. Microphone Device Network Setting 93 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 99 Position  The X, Y, and Z fields are the coordinates of the Microphone Device in the room layout. Enter the coordinates of the Microphone Device into their respective fields, or drag the Microphone Device and place it into the desired location. The units used in the text fields are either in inches or millimeters, depending on the unit selected in the View tab.
  • Page 100 Orientation The Pan field indicates the direction that the microphone is facing. Change the value in the Pan field to match the Microphone Device to the physical microphone. Microphone Device Orientation Setting 95 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 101 Alternatively, the handle attached to the Microphone Device can rotate the microphone. This will automatically change the value in the Pan field to reflect the orientation. Microphone Device Handle For optimal microphone performance, the Microphone Device should be oriented with the handle extending in the same direction as the manufacturer logo on the physical microphone.
  • Page 102 Noise Threshold Use the slider under the Noise Threshold setting to adjust the RMS (Root Mean Square) value of the Microphone Device. The text field below the slider can also be used to manually input an RMS value. NOTE: Noise Threshold is only applicable to the Shure MXA920 XYZ Mode, Sennheiser TCC2, Sennheiser TCCM, and Yamaha ADECIA microphones.
  • Page 103 Duplicate Device  Select the Duplicate Device button to create a copy of the currently selected Microphone Device. Once the button is clicked, click again in the desired location for the copied Microphone Device. This also duplicates all Virtual Mic positions, Blocking Zone positions, and Adjudicator settings as well. Microphone Device Duplicate Device Setting Product Manual —...

  • Page 104: Virtual Mic And Blocking Zone Configuration

    Virtual Mic and Blocking Zone Configuration Virtual Mics represent the active speaking participant positions in Room Designer. These are most often seats but can be used for standing positions as well. Virtual Mic locations in the room layout are markers for the Microphone Devices to pick up the speaking positions.
  • Page 105 2. Navigate to the Mics section of the Microphone Device settings menu. Microphone Device Settings: Mics Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 100...
  • Page 106 The following Virtual Mic settings are available. Add Virtual Mic Select Add Virtual Mic to add a Virtual Mic to the room layout. The Virtual Mic will be placed directly on top of the Microphone Device. Click and drag the Virtual Mic to the position where an active speaking participant would be in the room layout.
  • Page 107 Remove Virtual Mic Select Remove Virtual Mic to delete a Virtual Mic in the room layout. This will delete the highest numbered Virtual Mic associated with the Microphone Device (10, 9, then 8, and so forth). Add Blocking Zone A Blocking Zone is used to mute a Microphone Device that might pick up unwanted ambient audio. This is particularly useful when there is an ambient sound in the room (vents, AC unit, and so forth).
  • Page 108 Virtual Mic Settings Once a Virtual Mic is placed in the correct location, select the Virtual Mic to open the Virtual Mic Settings. The menu will appear on the right side of the screen. Virtual Mic Settings The following Virtual Mic settings are available in this menu: Remove Virtual Mic Select Remove Virtual Mic to delete the currently selected Virtual Mic.
  • Page 109 Position The X, Y, and Z fields are the locations of the Virtual Mic in the room layout. These coordinates can be entered manually into their respective fields, or the Virtual Mic can be dragged and placed into the correct location. The units used in the text fields are either in inches or millimeters depending on the unit selected in the View tab.
  • Page 110 Cameras There are two separate drop-down menus within the Cameras section: one for Primary and one for Secondary. These drop-down menus are provided for cameras that will be showing the Virtual Mic position through the camera feed. Select the desired camera that will broadcast the Virtual Mic location in the Primary drop-down menu, and select a backup camera for the Virtual Mic in the Secondary drop- down menu.
  • Page 111 Shot Width Use the Shot Width slider or input a value into the text field to change the size of the camera shot. Enable Shot Visualization in the View tab to see the size of the camera shot in the room layout. Enable Live Mode in the View tab to see how the Shot Width affects the camera shot in real-time on Wirecast.
  • Page 112 SuperLobe A SuperLobe contains a group of Virtual Mic positions. The grouped Virtual Mic positions associated with the SuperLobe are SubLobes. When the Microphone Device detects audio from a SubLobe, the Camera Device will set the camera shot on the SuperLobe position rather than the specific SubLobe position.
  • Page 113 In the following example, the Virtual Mic positions do not pass the Proximity Check (indicated by red lines between Virtual Mic positions). Virtual Mic 11 is the SuperLobe, and Virtual Mics 3 and 4 are SubLobes. The camera uses Virtual Mic 11 to create a single camera shot displaying all three of the Virtual Mic positions.
  • Page 114 Identify SuperLobes and SubLobes by selecting a Virtual Mic position. Select a SuperLobe to display all SubLobes with a red outline around the Virtual Mic positions. SuperLobe Selected Select a Sublobe to display the SuperLobe that it is grouped with. A green outline is displayed around the SuperLobe Virtual Mic position.
  • Page 115 Chairman Mic Enable Chairman Mic to designate the currently selected Virtual Mic as a chairman. This means that whenever audio is picked up from this Virtual Mic location, it will take priority over the other Virtual Mic positions. The camera shot switches to that Virtual Mic position regardless of audio signals from other Virtual Mic positions.
  • Page 116 PTZ Control PTZ controls adjust how a camera will display the Virtual Mic position. For the best results, enable Live Mode in the View tab to see how these settings change the camera shot in Wirecast. Virtual Mic PTZ Controls The PTZ Control switch indicates which camera is being edited. By default, the switch is set to the Primary camera (in the pictured example, 3 is the Primary camera).
  • Page 117 2. Locate the Adjudicator setting in the Microphone Device settings menu. Adjudicator Setting 3. In the Channel text field, input the desired channel that will be used for communication between the microphone and the adjudicator. Ensure each Microphone Device is on its own channel. Automate VX will not operate properly if multiple Microphone Devices are on the same channel.
  • Page 118 3. Create two (or more) Virtual Mics, and place them in the exact locations where standard microphones are in the room. These Virtual Mics occupy Channel 1 and 2 respectively, but do not need to be set in Automate VX. For more information about creating Virtual Mics, refer to Virtual Mic on page 101.

  • Page 119: Autoswitch Preview

    AutoSwitch Preview The AutoSwitch Preview setting shows live positional data from audio sources within the room layout. To enable AutoSwitch Preview, select the Save and Start AutoSwitch button in the top left of Room Designer. Save and Start AutoSwitch Preview Product Manual —...
  • Page 120 The button displays Stop AutoSwitch if AutoSwitching is currently on for the system. Select Stop AutoSwitch to turn off AutoSwitching. AutoSwitch Preview is only available if AutoSwitching is turned off. NOTE: The Stop AutoSwitch button turns off AutoSwitching, but this can be done through the Main tab too.
  • Page 121 Enable AutoSwitch Preview to have Microphone Devices display where they are actively detecting audio in the room. This is indicated by lines extending from the Microphone Devices towards the location where audio is detected. The color of the line indicates which Microphone Device is associated with the line (a blue line is tied to Microphone Device 1, a green line is tied to Microphone Device 2, and so forth).
  • Page 122 If the line extending from the Microphone Device has dashes, then the detected audio is outside of the Virtual Mic coverage area. For more information about Virtual Mic coverage, refer to Show Mic Coverage on page 76 NOTE: The end of the line extending from the Microphone Device is associated with the height of the nearest Virtual Mic position.
  • Page 123 The circle around the Virtual Mic position indicates whether the speaker was audible for long enough for the Noise Delay threshold to be met. For more information regarding Noise Delay, refer to AutoSwitch Settings on page 129. If the circle around the Virtual Mic position is filled, then the Noise Delay threshold was met. If the circle around the Virtual Mic position is not filled, then the Noise Delay threshold was not met.
  • Page 124 The width of the cone extending from the Camera Device displays the current Shot Width of the camera shot. Wide Camera Shot Indicator Intelligent cameras (i20, i12, and AutoTracker 3 cameras) do not have a cone that extends from the Camera Device when it is active. A green circle around the Camera Device indicates that the intelligent camera is active.
  • Page 125 For optimal performance, perform an AutoSwitch Preview test on each Virtual Mic position. This determines whether the associated microphone is accurately detecting the Virtual Mic position. Verify the following items on each Virtual Mic position with AutoSwitch Preview: 1. Confirm the Virtual Mic is in range of the Microphone Device. The line extending from the Microphone Device should be a solid line (not a dashed line) when interacting with the Virtual Mic position.

  • Page 126: System Configuration

    NOTE: Most system configurations can be accomplished by using the Intelligent Video Room Designer tool. This tool is available on the Crestron website and locally on the Automate VX. For more information on using the tool, refer to Room Designer. Access the Web Configuration Interface To access the web configuration interface for the Automate VX, open the Chrome®...
  • Page 127 3. Select Login. NOTE: The login credentials above are for the admin user only. If additional users are added to the system, use their respective login credentials to access the system. For more information, refer to Add User on page 143.
  • Page 128 To access the system settings: 1. Select the pencil icon on the top right of the page to open Room Designer. Main Settings to Room Designer 123 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...

  • Page 129: General Settings

    2. Select the gear icon at the top right of the page to open the system settings. Room Designer Page When trying to access the system settings anywhere else besides the Main settings, the gear icon is present. General Settings Select the General tab to view the available general system settings.
  • Page 130 Output Settings The following settings are used to turn the available camera outputs on and off, and to select the desired resolution for each output. Output Settings Three output settings are provided that can be turned on or off: SDI, NDI, and Virtual Camera. Each output has a drop-down menu with the following resolution output options: NTSC 1080i 50...
  • Page 131 Layout Settings Layouts are a way of switching between different composite shots. Composite shots are camera shots with multiple video layers. Layout Settings Each layout is given an ID (A to Z) and can be named by selecting the appropriate Layout Name text field.
  • Page 132 Select the Enabling Pause check box to provide pausing functionality during recording. Pausing will create incomplete recordings which are stored in D:/Recording_Temp. Once a recording has been stopped, the incomplete recordings are joined into a complete recording and saved in D:/Recordings. Sleep and Wake Settings The following sleep and wake settings are provided.
  • Page 133 NOTE: Automate VX reboots daily to better the performance of the system. The system will perform the action selected for Startup Action upon reinitialization. Push-to-Talk Settings The following push-to-talk settings are provided. Push-to-Talk Settings Select the Enable Side by Side check box to turn on side-by-side shots. A side-by-side shot is a split screen shot that captures two active participants who are speaking intermittently for a short time frame.

  • Page 134: Titling Settings

    AutoSwitch Settings The following AutoSwitch settings are provided. Auto Switch Settings Switch Delay: Determines how long it will take the system to switch to a camera shot. Increasing this value will help prevent camera movement during AutoSwitching. Noise Delay: Determines how long a noise needs to occur before the system recognizes it. This feature helps to avoid switching based on coughs or other short sounds.
  • Page 135 Microphone Table The Microphone Table shows the relationship between microphone devices and virtual microphones in the system. The Device Number column indicates the microphone device and the Mic Number column shows the virtual microphone associated with the microphone device. Microphone Table Microphone Devices are configured through Room Designer.

  • Page 136: Advanced Settings

    Selecting the check box next to the Enable Titling setting will allow one of the following three selections to be available: Select Static Titling from Settings to add a third column to the Microphone Table for entering titles manually. Microphone Table - Static Title Column Select Dynamic Titling from Mic.
  • Page 137 Changing a configuration name must be done within Room Designer. For more information, refer to Room Designer on page Selecting a room configuration can also be called with an API or Crestron command. For more information on using the Automate VX API, refer to the appropriate documentation at https://developer.crestron.com.
  • Page 138 Load Microphone Device Preset When using multiple room configurations, it is possible to load corresponding presets for Shure Intellimix Devices such as MXA910, MXA310, P300, and Intellimix Room. This is useful when multiple room and lobe layouts are used. Load Microphone Device Presets Select the Enable on changing to this room configuration check box to load the corresponding numbered microphone array preset when the room configuration is changed.
  • Page 139 Video Production Server Settings The following video production settings are provided. Video Production Server Settings Select the Enable Wirecast check box to enable communication between the Automate VX system and Wirecast. Select the Enable ATEM check box to use Blackmagic® Design ATEM switchers with the Automate VX system.

  • Page 140: Visual Ai

    Visual AI Select the Visual AI tab to view the available Visual AI settings. Visual AI Tab The following Visual AI settings can be configured. Autoframing Settings Autoframing and Reframing enables Automate VX to automatically frame optimal camera shots on Virtual Mic positions. Automate VX detects faces at the Virtual Mic location that is activated, and frames the camera shot so that the speaking participant is centered.
  • Page 141 Autoframing Settings Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 136...
  • Page 142 Enable Autoframing Select the Enable Autoframing check box to turn on Autoframing. Autoframing enables cameras to center participants in the camera shot when a Virtual Mic is activated. If the participant moves from the position, the camera will not follow and attempt to keep the participant centered in the camera shot. For more information on Virtual Mics, refer to Virtual Mic and Blocking Zone Configuration on page Enable Autoframing...
  • Page 143 Advanced Autoframing Settings Camera Shot Preview Frame Padding Use the up and down arrows in the Frame Padding field to adjust the space around the participant in the Autoframed camera shot. Max Shot Width Use the up and down arrows in the Max Shot Width field to adjust the how far the Autoframed camera shot can zoom out.
  • Page 144 Face Offset Use the up and down arrows in the Face Offset field to adjust where the Autoframed camera shot places the head of the participant. Number of People Use the up and down arrows in the Number of People field to determine the number of people included in AutoFraming.
  • Page 145 Reframing Sensitivity Use the Reframing Sensitivity slider to adjust the space on the edges of the camera shot where Reframing occurs. Low, Medium, and High sensitivities are available. The higher the Reframing Sensitivity is set, the more often Reframing will occur when the subject moves in the camera shot. Reframing Sensitivity Product Manual —...

  • Page 146: Admin And User Settings

    Admin and User Settings Admin and User settings are accessible by selecting the Users icon at the top right of the page while logged in as an admin. Users Icon The admin user has full access to all settings. New users can be created with full or limited access to system settings.
  • Page 147 Permissions Select the Permissions tab to set permissions for additional users in the system. For example, an end user could be given permission only to operate the AutoSwitch feature. Additional users will need to be created using the Add User settings to change permissions for other users. For more information, refer Add User on page 143.
  • Page 148 Add User The following settings to add a user are provided. User Settings - Add User Select the Add User tab to add a new user. Enter the new username and password in the appropriate text fields, then select Add User. Change Password Select the Change Password tab to update the password for an existing user.
  • Page 149 Delete User The following settings to delete a user are provided. User Settings - Delete User Select the Delete User tab to delete an existing user. Enter the username of the user to delete, then select Delete User. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B •...

  • Page 150: Scenario Setup Tool

    Scenario Setup Tool Automate VX contains the Scenario Setup tool that provides customizable Scenarios. Scenarios are a series of actions that Automate VX can perform when paired with cameras, such as selecting a room configuration, enabling AutoSwitching, and selecting a layout with a single button. Scenarios can also be used to define the sleep and wake actions of Automate VX.

  • Page 151: Scenario Selection

    Scenario Selection Use the Scenarios drop-down menu to change the Scenario or to create a new Scenario. Scenario Selection Menu The following options are available: Select the respective Scenario to configure the settings for it. Select Add New Scenario to create a new Scenario. Added Scenarios are assigned numbers in ascending order.

  • Page 152: Autoswitch Action

    AutoSwitch Action Use the AutoSwitch drop-down menu to define the AutoSwitching behavior of the Scenario. For more information on AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202. AutoSwitching Action Menu The following options are available: Select On to enable AutoSwitching when the Scenario is activated. This also activates the Layout selection drop-down menu in the Scenario.
  • Page 153 A green outline appears around the numbered camera button when selected, indicating that the camera is receiving the AutoTracking action. There is no green outline present if the AutoTracker 3 camera is not selected. If there are no AutoTracker 3 cameras available in the room configuration, then the area to the right of the AutoTracker drop-down menu remains empty.

  • Page 154: Output Action

    Output Action Use the Output drop-down menu to define the Automate VX video output status of the Scenario. For more information on Automate VX video output, refer to Main Menu on page 202. Output Action Menu The following options are available: Select On to enable Automate VX video output when the Scenario is activated.

  • Page 155: Camera Aiming

    Wirecast Layout Text Field The following options are available: Input the Wirecast shot layer into the Shot text field to switch to a specific Wirecast shot layer when the Scenario is activated. NOTE: The Shot text field must match the Wirecast shot layer exactly. If the Shot text field does not match the Wirecast shot layer, Automate VX displays an error when activating the Scenario.
  • Page 156 Complete the following procedure to create a PTZ Override for the Scenario: 1. Use the Camera Aiming numbered buttons to select the camera that is going to receive the PTZ Override. Each numbered button corresponds to the respective camera in the room configuration.

  • Page 157: Save And Remove Scenario

    Save And Remove Scenario Select Save Scenario to save all settings configured for the current Scenario. Select Remove Scenario to delete the current Scenario. Save and Remove Scenario Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 152...

  • Page 158: Wirecast Configuration

    Wirecast Configuration Automate VX uses Wirecast® streaming software to change live shots, layouts, and output. During initial setup, changes may need to be made to the Wirecast document to customize the system, such as setting custom layouts with logos. The Wirecast document is located within C:\Program Files\1 Beyond\Automate Project.wcst.

  • Page 159: Create Layouts

    Side-by-Side Wirecast Shots When creating side-by-side shots in the Wirecast document, place the first camera on the left and the second camera on the right. Add Titles Titles are placed in shots in the layer above the basic and side-by-side shots. Each layout has a regular title and a side-by-side title (for example, A_Title and A_Title_S).

  • Page 160: Configure Audio

    Configure Audio Audio input to the Automate VX is not required for voice-activated camera switching. For video conferencing, send audio directly from your DSP to your codec with a 400ms delay in order to ensure proper lip sync. For local recording or streaming with the system, activate the installed Dante Virtual Soundcard by purchasing a license from www.audinate.com.

  • Page 161: Dsp Configuration

    DSP Configuration Automate VX can utilize a DSP to route audio logic from microphones for AutoSwitching. For more information about AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202. The Adjudicator settings in Room Designer must be configured along with the DSP. For more information about the Adjudication settings inside of Room Designer, refer to Adjudicator Settings.

  • Page 162: Shure Intellimix® Room And P300 Configuration For Automate Vx

    Shure Intellimix® Room and P300 Configuration for Automate VX The following items are required to integrate a Shure Intellimix® DSP with Automate VX: IV-SAM-VXS-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, or IV-SAM-VXN-1B. A computer with the latest version of Shure Intellimix® Room Audio Processing software. (Optional) A Shure IntelliMix® P300 Audio Conferencing Processor. Before configuring the Shure Intellimix DSP to communicate with Automate VX, complete the following procedure to open the Shure Intellimix®...
  • Page 163 3. Select the Command strings option under the Security header. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 158...
  • Page 164 4. Enable Command strings by selecting the Command strings: switch to On. Automixer Settings Automixer settings in Shure Intellimix provide a better control of AutoSwitching behavior with Automate VX. For more information about AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202.
  • Page 165 To change the Automixer settings: 1. Select Automixer on the top toolbar. This opens the Automixer menu. Automixer Menu Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 160...
  • Page 166 2. In the Properties menu, select the Leave last mic on check box to disable the setting. Leave last mic on Disabled 161 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 167 3. Use the Maximum open channels drop-down menu to set the limit of open mics to 2 or 3 depending on the number of channels. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 162...
  • Page 168 4. Input 250 into the Hold time text field. A 250 ms hold time ensures that the audio syncs with the Automate VX video feed. NOTE: If NDI cameras are used with Automate VX, the Hold time may need to be increased to 300 ms.

  • Page 169: Biamp Tesira™ Configuration For Automate Vx

    Biamp Tesira™ Configuration for Automate VX The following items are required to integrate a Biamp Tesira™ DSP with Automate VX: IV-SAM-VXS-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, or IV-SAM-VXN-1B. Biamp TesiraFORTÉ™ or Biamp Tesira SERVER™. A computer with the latest version of Tesira Design software. Before configuring the Biamp Tesira DSP to communicate with Automate VX, complete the following procedure to open the Tesira Design project file: 1.
  • Page 170 2. Select Gating Auto Mixer, then click the left mouse button inside the project to add the Gating Auto Mixer block. The Gating Auto Mixer block appears in the project. Gating Auto Mixer Block 165 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 171 3. In the Input Channel Count drop-down menu, select the same number of channels used in the AutoSwitching configuration. For more information about channels in Automate VX, refer to Configuring Adjudicators on page 111. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 166...
  • Page 172 NOTES: The Gating Auto Mixer is a separate, but parallel gating mixer to the one used for audio processing. The audio is routed into the gating mixer after AEC and room mutes, but before other audio processing (EQ, compression, and so forth). Gating Auto Mixer in Project 167 •...
  • Page 173 4. Place a connection on the output of the gating mixer. Use a Signal Presenter Meter if uncertain which connection should be made. NOTE: The Tesira code will not compile without placing a connection on the output. Output Connection Example Open Mic Limits Setting the limit of open microphones at a given time provides a better AutoSwitching experience with Automate VX.
  • Page 174 Complete the following procedure to configure the microphone settings of the gating mixer block: 1. Double-click the left mouse button on the Gating Auto Mixer block to open the Gating Auto Mixer settings window. 169 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...
  • Page 175 2. Select the mic symbol to open the Mic Options. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 170...
  • Page 176 3. Use the arrow buttons under the Open Mic Limits header to set the limit of open mics to 2 or 3 depending on the number of channels used with Automate VX. For more information about channels in Automate VX, refer to Configuring Adjudicators on page 111.
  • Page 177 Gate Hold Time Adjusting the Gate Hold Time value eliminates accidental camera switching due to random audio during AutoSwitching. For more information about AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202. To adjust the Gate Hold Time of a gating mixer channel: 1.
  • Page 178 2. Input 250 ms into the Gate Hold Time (ms) text field. Do this for all channels on the Gating Auto Mixer block. Level Block A Level block provides a better control of gating and AutoSwitching behavior with Automate VX. For more information about AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202.
  • Page 179 2. Select Level, then click the left mouse button inside the project to add the Level block. The Level block appears in the project. Level Block Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 174...
  • Page 180 3. Place the Level block before the gating mixer. 4. Click and hold the left mouse button on a output node of the Level block, then drag the output node to the input node on the Gating Auto Mixer block to form a connection. Release the left mouse button once a connection is made.
  • Page 181 Logic Meter Automate VX requires logic feedback from audio passing through the DSP for AutoSwitching. For more information about AutoSwitching, refer to Main Menu on page 202. To add a Logic Meter block to the project: 1. Select Logic Meter, then click the left mouse button inside the project to add the Logic Meter block.
  • Page 182 2. In the Channel Count drop-down menu, select the exact amount of channels used by the gating mixer. 3. Click and hold the left mouse button on a output node of the Logic Meter block, then drag the output node to a input node on the Gating Auto Mixer block. Release the left mouse button once a connection is made.
  • Page 183 5. Input 1beyond_AGM into the Instance Tag text field. This changes the instance tag of the Logic Meter to 1beyond_AGM. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 178...
  • Page 184 Enable SSH SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) must be enabled on the DSP device for Automate VX to communicate with the DSP. To enable SSH on a Biamp Tesira DSP: 1. On the top toolbar, select System to open the drop-down menu. 2.
  • Page 185 3. Select the Control Network tab, then select the Enable SSH check box under the Services header. Network Settings Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 180...
  • Page 186 AEC Reference If a ceiling array microphone is in the room, an AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) reference must be sent for it. If there are multiple ceiling array microphones, ensure that an AEC reference is sent for each ceiling array microphone. For more information about ceiling array microphones, refer to Microphone Device Configuration on page 88 AEC Reference Example...
  • Page 187 Delay Block A delay block is required in the project for the audio to properly sync with the video output from Automate VX. To add and configure a delay block in the project: 1. On the Object Toolbar, select the Delay Components button to open the drop-down menu.
  • Page 188 4. Input 400 into the Delay text field. A 400 ms delay ensures that the audio syncs with the Automate VX video feed. NOTE: If NDI cameras are used with Automate VX, the delay may need to be increased to 450 ms.

  • Page 189: Qsc Q-Sys™ Core Configuration For Automate Vx

    QSC Q-SYS™ Core Configuration for Automate VX The following items are required to integrate a QSC Q-SYS™ Core DSP with Automate VX: IV-SAM-VXS-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, or IV-SAM-VXN-1B. QSC Q-SYS Core 110F, QSC Q-SYS Core 510i, or QSC Q-SYS Core 610. A computer with the latest version of Q-SYS Designer software. Before configuring the QSC Q-SYS Core DSP to communicate with Automate VX, complete the following procedure to open the Q-SYS Designer project file: 1.
  • Page 190 2. Select Audio Components to show more components, then select Mixers to expand the Mixers menu. 185 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 191 Audio Components Menu Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B • 186...
  • Page 192 3. In the Mixers menu, select Gating Automatic Mic Mixers. The Gating Automatic Mic Mixers menu opens. 187 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 193 4. Click and hold the left mouse button on Absolute Threshold (Legacy), then drag Absolute Threshold (Legacy) into the project. Release the left mouse button to insert the Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy) block into the project. Gating Mixer Block Product Manual —...
  • Page 194 Gating Mixer Properties The properties of the gating mixer block must be changed to communicate with Automate VX. To set the properties of the gating mixer block: 1. Select the Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy) block, then select Properties. NOTE: The Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy) block is the Absolute Threshold (Legacy) component from the previous section.
  • Page 195 2. In the Properties menu, select the Channels text field. Input the same number of channels used in the AutoSwitching configuration. For more information about channels in Automate VX, refer to Configuring Adjudicators on page 111. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B •...
  • Page 196 3. In the Properties menu, use the Code Name text field to change the gating mixer code name to 1beyond:GatingAutomaticMicMixer(Legacy). For Q-SYS Designer software versions 9.5 and prior, change the code name of the gating mixer to 1beyond. 191 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual —...
  • Page 197 NOTES: The Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy) is a separate, but parallel gating mixer to the one used for audio processing. The audio is routed into the gating mixer after AEC and room mutes, but before other audio processing (EQ, compression, and so forth). Gating Mixer in Project Named Controls The channels of the gating mixer require a specific naming convention to communicate with Automate...
  • Page 198 Mixer Block Selection Mixer Block Settings Window 193 • IV-SAM-VXN-1B, IV-SAM-VXP-1B, and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Product Manual — Doc. 9324J...
  • Page 199 2. Select Named Controls on the bottom left side of the software screen. This expands the Named Controls menu. 3. In the mixer blocks settings window, click and hold the left mouse button on an open gate and drag the gate into the named controls. Do this step for each open gate. Each channel within the named controls should have the name 1beyond:GatingAutomaticMicMixer(Legacy)channel#open.
  • Page 200 Settings Certain settings of the gating mixer block provide a better AutoSwitching experience with Automate VX. Complete the following procedure to configure the settings of the gating mixer block: 1. Double-click the left mouse button on the Gating Automatic Mic Mixer (Legacy) block. The mixer block settings window is displayed.
  • Page 201 2. Select File in the top left corner of the software screen. Then, select Emulate. NOTE: Alternately, press the F6 button on the keyboard to activate Emulate. 3. In the mixer block settings window, select the Hold time dial. Then, type 250 on the keyboard to set the Hold Time to 250 ms for all channels.
  • Page 202 4. In the mixer block settings window, use the Max NOM text field to set the NOM (Number of Open Mics) to 2 or 3 depending on the number of channels. For more information about channels in Automate VX, refer to Configuring Adjudicators on page 111.
  • Page 203 AEC Reference If a ceiling array microphone is in the room, an AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) reference must be sent for it. If there are multiple ceiling array microphones, ensure that an AEC reference is sent for each ceiling array microphone. For more information about ceiling array microphones, refer to Microphone Device Configuration on page 88 AEC Reference Example...
  • Page 204 Delay Block A delay block is required in the project for the audio to properly sync with the video output from Automate VX. To add and configure a delay block into the project: 1. In the Schematic Elements menu, click and hold the left mouse button on Delay. Then, drag Delay into the project and release the left mouse button.
  • Page 205 2. Select the Standard Delay block to open the mixer block settings window. 3. Select File in the top left corner of the software screen. Then, select Emulate. NOTE: Alternately, press the F6 button on the keyboard to activate Emulate. Product Manual —...
  • Page 206 4. In the mixer block settings window, select the Delay dial. Then, type 400 on the keyboard to set the Delay to 400 ms. This ensures that the audio syncs with the Automate VX video. NOTE: If NDI cameras are used with Automate VX, the delay may need to be increased to 450ms.

  • Page 207: Operation

    Operation The following procedures describe how to operate the basic functions of the Automate VX. For information on how to enter the web user interface, refer to Access the Web Configuration Interface on page When the web user interface is opened, there are five main tabs that control the operation of the Automate VX system.
  • Page 208 Select AutoSwitch to start and stop automated switching. AutoSwitching is the Automate VX using the Virtual Mic positions from Room Designer in conjunction with the Microphone Device to switch camera shots automatically. The software only communicates with Microphone Devices when AutoSwitch is activated.

  • Page 209: Layouts Menu

    Select Copy Files to copy any recordings to the destination specified in the copy file settings. Select Stream to start or stop a stream from Wirecast to an external streaming source, such as supported social media platforms. Streaming must be initially configured in Wirecast before this option can be used.

  • Page 210: Room Configs Menu

    Room Configs Menu Select the Room Configs tab to view and select preset room configurations for the Automate VX. Room Configs Menu Selections To change room configurations, select the button that corresponds with the desired room configuration. The room configuration changes immediately. For more information about room configurations, refer to Room Configurations on page 131.

  • Page 211: Cameras Menu

    Cameras Menu Select the Cameras tab to view and select individual cameras for manual control. Cameras Menu Selections To select a camera for manual control, select a button under Cameras that corresponds to the desired camera. The live shot will change to the selected camera immediately. Use the PTZ Control settings to manually change the direction and zoom of the selected camera.

  • Page 212: Scenarios Menu

    Scenarios Menu Select the Scenarios tab to view and select available scenarios to choose from. Scenarios Menu Selections To change the current output to a scenario, select one of the created scenarios from the Scenarios list. This will make the current camera feed switch to the desired scenario. For more information about scenarios, refer to System Configuration on page 121.

  • Page 213: Resources

    Resources The following resources are provided for the Automate VX. 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) Crestron Training Institute (CTI) Portal...
  • Page 214 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Product Manual — Doc. 9324J 15 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 03/15/24 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Specifications subject to Fax: 201.767.7656 change without notice. www.crestron.com...

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