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  • Page 1 VideoLabs Ceiling DocCam ® Installation Instructions & Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VideoLabs Ceiling DocCam Table of Contents Intended Use FCC Statement CE Declaration Unpacking and Getting Started 1.1 Contents of Ceiling DocCam Package 1.2 First-Time Set Up 1.3 Cable Connections 1.4 IR Remote Control 1.5 RS-232 Remote Control 1.6 Care and Cleaning 1.7 Operating And Storage Conditions...

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Before operating the Ceiling DocCam, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The VideoLabs Ceiling DocCam was designed, built and tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply. The use of a power supply other than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the camera or peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.

  • Page 4: Unpacking And Getting Started

    The Ceiling DocCam is an integrated document/object camera designed for use within a suspended ceiling. Recommended ceiling heights are between 8 to 11 feet. To locate the Ceiling DocCam above the surface of the table, follow these steps: 1. Start with a string or plumb bob and attach it to the ceiling tile with a thumb tack.
  • Page 5 3. Cut a 3-1/2” diameter round hole into the front side of the ceiling tile centered on the string. It is strongly recommended to score the front of the tile with a sharp utility knife prior to cutting the tile. The camera module bezel (front ring) will fit into the 3-1/2”...
  • Page 6 5. The tile support rails distribute the weight of the camera into the grid and prevent tile warping. The camera module enclosure and the tile support rails allow for exceptional positioning freedom when used with 2’x2’ and 2’x4’ ceiling tiles (Figure 5). Figure 5: Enclosure and Tile Support Braces Positioned on 2’x2’...

  • Page 7: Cable Connections

    Cable Connections The camera module enclosure and 50’ connection cable are plenum rated for use inside plenum return air spaces. The connectors on the back of the camera module enclosure are labeled MAIN and RS-232. The enclosure is also equipped with threaded inserts positioned to enable attachment to a standard electrical box (not provided) and with standard conduit connectors (Figure 8).
  • Page 8 Note: The S-Video and the composite video connectors on the Ceiling DocCam plate are both always live. It is possible to connect the camera to two separate viewing sources (i.e. a computer and monitor, or two monitors) at the same time.

  • Page 9: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control The IR Remote Control for the Ceiling DocCam requires 2 ‘AAA’ batteries. Pull up the battery cover tab and insert the batteries, making sure the battery +/- terminal symbols line up with the +/- symbols on the inside of the battery compartment.

  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    4. To clean exterior of camera, wipe with a clean damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive chemicals. Operating and Storage Conditions Do not store or operate the Ceiling DocCam under the following conditions: ♦ Above 40ºC (104ºF) or below 0ºC (32ºF) ♦...

  • Page 11: 3.0 Technical Specifications

    3.0 Technical Specifications: Image Pick-up Device ¼ ” CCD Total Pixels 410,000 No. of Effective Pixels 768H x 494V Horizontal Resolution 470 TV lines Sensitivity 3 lux Lens: (Horizontal angle) F1.6 (w)-F3.8 (t) [47 (w)-2.2 (t)] Mechanical Zoom F=4-88mm; 22X Optical, Digital Zoom 44X Digital (X2 continuous) Video Output...

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    VideoLabs warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If VideoLabs receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, VideoLabs will either, at its option, repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
  • Page 13 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, VideoLabs will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted.

  • Page 14: Quick Connect Guide

    Note: Both S-VIDEO and COMPOSITE outputs are live. 4. Put Batteries in the IR Remote Control and turn the camera ON. 5. Use the IR Remote Control to zoom in & out on the document/object positioned under the Ceiling DocCam. Ceiling DocCam Camera Module 50’...

  • Page 15: Appendix 1 - Rs-232C Control Information

    Appendix 1 - RS-232C Control Information Communication protocol Communication between the microcomputer of the camera and the PC is available by using the RS-232C protocol. The microcomputer receives each control command given by the PC and echoes it back to the PC. Connect condition Data length 8 bit...
  • Page 16 Control commands Switch the auto focus / manual focus :RFF0E00 :WFF0EX bit 3 of X : 0-Auto 1-Manual :WFCBBA8 ;Change :WFCBBFE ;Neutral Move focus to FAR in manual focus mode :WFCBBA9 ;Start :WFCBBFE ;Stop Move focus to NEAR in manual focus mode :WFCBBAA ;Start :WFCBBFE...
  • Page 17 Get the status of zoom position :RFC9100 If echo back data is not “FF”, zoom position is calculated by following equation. zoom position = 22X256/(XX+1) XX; echo back data If echo back data is “FF”, then following commands should be sent. :rF7200000 Echo back data shows zoom position.
  • Page 18 Switch the auto gain control (AGC) ON/OFF :RFB7F00 :WFB7FX bit 7 of X : 0-ON 1-OFF m) Set the fixed AGC level tuning value in AGC OFF mode :wFB38X : tuning value =0000~03C0 ; 0.03125dB/step ) =0000 ; 0dB , =03C0 ;...
  • Page 19 Get the luminance data for the 6 screen areas [RAM area] area 1 :RFAE0000000 ; data length 3Byte area 2 :RFAE3000000 ; data length 3Byte area 3 :RFAE6000000 ; data length 3Byte area 4 :RFAE9000000 ; data length 3Byte area 5 :RFAEC000000 ;...
  • Page 20 Set the burst ON/OFF [EEPROM area] * :WE198X =00~FF ; 256 step ) :WE199X =00~FF ; 256 step ) :WE19AX =00~FF ; 256 step ) :WE19BX =00~FF ; 256 step ) w) Set the chroma suppression level tuning value in AGC range [RAM area] AGC gain ~ AGC ON...
  • Page 21 Set the vertical aperture level tuning value :WFBF9X =00~1F ; 32 step ) [EEPROM area] * AGC gain ~ AGC ON :W13A0X AGC gain AGC ON ~ 1/3 maximum AGC level :W13A1X AGC gain 1/3 maximum AGC level ~ 2/3 maximum AGC level :W13A2X AGC gain 2/3 maximum AGC level...
  • Page 22 Other useful commands Continuous Digital Zoom Control ZOOM OPERATION ZOOM START Get digi. zoom :RFC91XX (XX:MAG) XX=H ’FF? Digi. Zoom on? Digital Zoom area Optical Zoom area ZOOM TELE? ZOOM TELE? TELE Continuous digi. zoom ON? Continuous digi. zoom ON :WFCCB01 WIDE TELE...

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