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- Page 1 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter November 2006 Edition 3725-24004-001/A VideoVoiceDataWeb...
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Page 2: Patent Information
As between the parties, Polycom, Inc. retains title to, and ownership of, all proprietary rights with respect to the software contained within its products. The software is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provision. -
Page 3: About This Guide
• Setting up the Polycom PowerCam Presenter, which illustrates how to set up the controller with and without a Polycom VSX™ video conferencing system, how to set up the locator pack assembly, and how to set up the camera. - Page 4 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Obtaining System Information ........2-16 Tips on Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter ....2-16... - Page 6 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..... . 3-1 Maintaining the System ......... 3-1 Charging the Locator Pack Batteries .
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Page 7: Introducing The Polycom Powercam Presenter
When you have set up the PowerCam Presenter and are ready to use the automatic camera tracking functionality, simply attach the locator pack assembly to yourself using the provided belt clip or lanyard. You can then freely move about the room, and the camera will automatically point at you. -
Page 8: System Components
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter System Components These standard components come with the Polycom PowerCam Presenter: Name Component Description Controller The controller receives ultrasound signals from the camera. The software in the controller processes these signals to locate the person wearing the locator pack assembly, and it then commands the camera to follow that person. - Page 9 LAN cable The LAN cable enables you to connect your PowerCam Presenter to an IP network. The LAN connection is not for making video calls. 1 - 3...
- Page 10 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Name Component Description S-video cables In a configuration where you are not using a VSX video conferencing system, the 25-foot S-video cable enables you to connect optional S-video devices, such as a VCR, DVD recorder, or a video conferencing system other than a Polycom VSX system.
- Page 11 A display If you connect the PowerCam Presenter to a Polycom VSX system, the PowerCam Presenter camera can be the main or auxiliary camera, and you can continue to use the automatic camera tracking functionality. The PowerCam camera will also work with any other video conferencing equipment that accepts a standard NTSC or PAL video signal as input;...
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Page 12: Key Features
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Key Features This section lists the key features of the Polycom PowerCam Presenter. Ease of Use • Fluid camera movement that follows the presenter's walking speed and smoothly stops moving when the presenter stops walking. -
Page 13: Using The Polycom Powercam Presenter
Presenter. Information about how to use automatic camera tracking, control the camera manually, set camera presets, and obtain system information is also included. Tips on how to get the best results when using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter are provided at the end of this chapter. -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control The IR remote control enables you to control the PowerCam Presenter. You can use it to enable and disable automatic camera tracking, adjust the camera, and navigate the screens. -
Page 15: Configuring User Settings
Presenter. To configure the settings for input signal, camera direction, and backlight compensation: 1. Press Menu on the remote control. 2. Select Camera Settings from the PowerCam Presenter screen. 3. Configure these settings: Setting Description Input Signal Specifies your camera’s input signal: •... -
Page 16: Configuring The Camera Tracking Area
To configure the camera tracking area: 1. Press Menu on the remote control. 2. Select Camera Settings from the PowerCam Presenter screen. 2 - 4... - Page 17 Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter 3. In the Tracking Area field, select Restricted, Unrestricted, or Not Specified. Refer to the following table for help in determining which setting is best for your situation: Restricted Unrestricted Not Specified Setup Requires you to set...
- Page 18 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Restricted Unrestricted Not Specified Sample Restricted rooms Unrestricted Not specified 4. If you selected Unrestricted or Restricted, press Next to access the Tracking Area screen. If you previously set a tracking area, the camera’s pan and tilt measurements for that tracking area appear on the screen.
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Page 19: Calibrating The Camera
7. Continue following the on-screen directions until you have specified the complete camera tracking area. Calibrating the Camera The Polycom PowerCam Presenter enables you to calibrate the camera in two ways: calibrate for pointing accuracy and calibrate for background noise. Calibrating for Pointing Accuracy If the camera is not accurately pointing to the person wearing the locator pack assembly, you can calibrate the camera. -
Page 20: Configuring Lan Properties
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Configuring LAN Properties If you want to connect the PowerCam Presenter to the LAN, you must configure the LAN properties. Note that you cannot use the LAN connection to make video calls or view web pages. -
Page 21: Configuring Video Output Settings
The Video Output Settings screen lets you specify the video output signal from connector on the PowerCam Presenter controller. To configure the video output settings: 1. Press Menu on the remote control. 2. Select Video Output Settings from the PowerCam Presenter screen. 2 - 9... -
Page 22: Using Automatic Camera Tracking
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter 3. Configure these settings: Setting Description Output 1 Specifies the video output signal from connector on the controller, which can show Polycom Presenter icons and messages: • Select S-Video if you connected to an S-video... -
Page 23: Enabling And Disabling Automatic Camera Tracking
However, at times, you may want to manually pan, tilt, and zoom the camera. The Polycom PowerCam Presenter gives you the flexibility to enable or disable automatic camera tracking. -
Page 24: Setting And Using Presenter Views
In other words, set the buttons to whatever you need. • When you set a Presenter View, the Polycom PowerCam Presenter saves the auto zoom and framing settings for that Presenter View. If you then enable or disable automatic zooming or manually change the camera's pan, tilt, or zoom, the PowerCam Presenter will not automatically save those changes when you disable automatic camera tracking. - Page 25 Auto Zoom if you want to enable automatic zooming for the Presenter View. (This setting is disabled by default.) Polycom recommends that you enable automatic zooming for the Presenter View under these conditions: — You are going to set the Wide Presenter View.
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Page 26: Enabling And Disabling Automatic Zooming
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter To use a Presenter View: Press one of the Presenter View buttons: — Tight zooms in more closely on the presenter. Tight — Wide zooms out further away from the presenter. Wide —... -
Page 27: Controlling The Camera Manually
Hold the button for at least five seconds or, if you have your video output connected to connector on the Polycom Presenter controller, until the following icon appears on the screen: Any preset that was already stored at Preset 1 or Preset 2 is updated to the new preset position. -
Page 28: Obtaining System Information
— Remote control battery weak indicator (if the battery is weak) Tips on Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Follow these tips to get the best results when using PowerCam Presenter: • Do not use the locator pack when the batteries are weak. The System Information screen shows a remote control battery weak indicator if the batteries are weak. - Page 29 Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter • Place the camera so that: — It is no more than 50 feet (15 meters) and no closer than 5 feet (1½ meters) from the person wearing the locator pack assembly. — It is about 6 feet to 7 feet (2 meters) above the floor, although higher will also work.
- Page 30 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter — From greater than 35 feet (11 meters) away from the camera, you can face the camera or turn slightly from side-to-side as long as the locator faces no more than 45° away from the center of the camera.
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Page 31: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
This chapter also presents problems, likely causes, and corrective actions for the system. If you have referred to this documentation and you still are unable to resolve your issue, contact Polycom Technical Support. The last section of this chapter tells you how to do so. -
Page 32: Upgrading The Software
To upgrade the PowerCam Presenter software, you need the Softupdate application. You may be able to get this application on CD-ROM from your reseller or from the Polycom web site. In either case, you must connect a Windows® computer with network connectivity to the controller. - Page 33 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The following table lists additional automatic camera tracking specifications for the camera: Specification Description Room size 50 feet by 50 feet (15 meters) or smaller Coverage angle (the Pan: +45°, -45° angular range away from Tilt: +9°, -30° the center point that the camera can track to) Pan and tilt accuracy...
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Page 34: Troubleshooting The System
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Troubleshooting the System The following tables lists some common power, hardware, and camera movement problems and the steps you can take to resolve them. Power and Hardware Issues Symptom Problem Corrective Action The system does not... - Page 35 Symptom Problem Corrective Action The system does not Camera inputs and outputs Refer to the Setting up the Polycom PowerCam Presenter respond to the are not connected correctly. document, which you received with your system, for remote control (cont.) information on how to connect the camera correctly. This document is also available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
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Page 36: Camera Movement Issues
User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Camera Movement Issues Symptom Problem Corrective Action The camera moves You connected or powered Do the following: slowly on the camera after the Power off the controller and the camera. controller was already Power on the camera. - Page 37 Symptom Problem Corrective Action Automatic camera Camera inputs and outputs Refer to the Setting up the Polycom PowerCam Presenter tracking does not are not connected correctly. document, which you received with your system, for properly follow you information on how to connect the camera correctly. This document is also available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
- Page 38 For guidelines regarding facing the camera, see page 2-17. When automatic This is normal system When you set a Presenter View, the Polycom PowerCam camera tracking is behavior. Presenter saves the auto zoom and framing settings for enabled, the last that Presenter View.
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Page 39: Contacting Technical Support
Presenter automatic camera consistently or tracking feature is enabled. correctly Contacting Technical Support To contact Polycom Technical Support, go to www.polycom.com/support. You can enter information about your system and ask a question or describe your problem. 3 - 9... - Page 40 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter 3 - 10...
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Page 41: Safety And Regulatory Notices
CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type. Use only the batteries provided by Polycom. Replacement batteries can be obtained from Polycom, Inc. Please quote the part number of your existing battery when ordering a replacement. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions. - Page 42 Contact your sales location or Polycom if any of these problems are observed. Do not place the batteries in microwave oven, high-pressure containers, or induction cookware.
- Page 43 • When charging the battery, either use a specified battery charger or otherwise ensure that the battery charging conditions specified by Polycom are met. • Do not attach the batteries to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette lighter.
- Page 44 Sublicense Agreement without Polycom’s prior consent. Title to all Subject Programs shall at all times remain and vest solely with Polycom, Inc. and its licensors. Buyer acknowledges Polycom’s claim that the Subject Programs are its trade secret and confidential property, and shall treat them as such.
- Page 45 Authorized Reseller for information about support and service agreements applicable to your product. For information on Polycom service, go to the Polycom web site www.polycom.com, products and services menu, or call 1-800-765-9266, outside the US call 1-408-526-9000, or your local Polycom Office, as listed on the Polycom Web site.
- Page 46 EEA Regulatory Notices CE Mark R & TTE Directive This Polycom PowerCam Presenter has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC 1999/5/EC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom Ltd., 270 Bath Road, Slough UK SL1 4DX.
- Page 47 à toute autre modalité pertinente de la Directive 1999/5/CE. Dichiarazione di conformità: Con la presente Polycom Ltd. dichiara che il Polycom PowerCam Presenter soddisfa i requisiti essenziali e le altre disposizioni pertinenti della direttiva 1999/5/CE. Verklaring van overeenstemming: Hierbij verklaart Polycom Ltd.
- Page 48 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter Regulatory Notices Special Safety Instructions Follow existing safety instructions and observe all safeguards as directed. Installation Instructions Installation must be performed in accordance with all relevant national wiring rules. Plug Acts as Disconnect Device The socket outlet to which this apparatus is connected must be installed near the equipment and must always be readily accessible.
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Page 49: Index
Index adapter cable male RCA to female S-video 1-4 camera 1-3 camera adapter 1-3 S-video gender changer 1-4 S-video to RCA 1-4 camera power 1-3 connecting 2-1 audio, from lapel or lavaliere microphone 3-5 controller power 1-3 automatic camera tracking LAN 1-3 calibrating for pointing accuracy 2-7 locator pack AC power 1-2... - Page 50 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter composite video 2-2, 3-5 lip synchronization problems with 2-1 controller power cable 1-3 troubleshooting 3-5 controller, description of 1-2 locator pack assembly AC power charger and cord 1-2 automatic camera tracking not following 3-7,...
- Page 51 S-video PowerCam cables 1-4 See camera connecting additional display 2-2 PowerCam Presenter gender changer adapter 1-4 See Polycom PowerCam Presenter to RCA adapter 1-4 Presenter System Information screen 2-16 See Polycom PowerCam Presenter system information, obtaining 2-16 Presenter View system name 2-16...
- Page 52 User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter warranty information Safety and Regulatory Notices-4 web site 1-4, 3-9 WINS resolution 2-9 WINS server 2-9 zooming, enabling and disabling automatic 2-14 Index – 4...
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