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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Camera guide
PrecisionHD 1080p12x PrecisionHD 720p Precision 40
(PrecisionHD 1080p4x S2)
PrecisionHD 1080p4x
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Camera Guide
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PrecisionHD 1080p2.5x
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Camera guide
What’s in this guide?
The top menu bar and the entries in the Table of
Contents are all hyperlinks, just click on them to go
to the topic.
We recommend you visit our web site regularly for
updated versions of the user documentation. Go
to: http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresence/docs
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................3
About this guide
User documentation
Software
Physical interface
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x
Precision 40 Camera*
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p2.5x
PrecisionHD Camera 720p
Connecting to a codec
SX20 Codec configurations
SX80 Codec configurations
Codec C20 configurations
Codec C40 configurations
Codec C60 configurations
Codec C90 configurations
Cable options for Precision 40* and
PrecisionHD 1080p2.5x
Cable options for PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x and
1080p4x * ..........................................................................15
Cable options for PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
Camera cables
HDMI cable ...................................................................17
HD–SDI cable ................................................................ 17
HDMI to DVI–D adapter ................................................. 17
Daisy chain camera cable ............................................. 17
Camera cable ...............................................................17
Pin-out for cables ......................................................... 17
Pin out — Custom plug camera cable ...........................18
Pin out — Custom to HDMI and RJ45 camera cable .....19
Pin out — Custom to HDMI female and RJ45 female
camera cable ............................................................... 20
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Daisy chaining
Daisy chaining PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
Daisy chaining PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x
Daisy chaining PrecisionHD Camera 720p
Video output formats
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
Video output formats ................................................... 26
Line voltage frequency ................................................ 26
DIP switch table ........................................................... 26
Appendices...................................................................... 27
Camera control with VISCA™ protocol
RS–232 Parameters ..................................................... 28
RS–232 commands and inquiries ................................ 28
VISCA™/RS–232 control protocol
VISCA message format ................................................ 29
Network and interface commands .............................. 30
Push messages ........................................................... 30
Camera commands ..................................................... 30
Camera commands, continued... ..................................31
PTZF - movement commands ..................................... 31
PTZF - movement commands, continued... .................32
Inquiries ....................................................................... 33
Software upload commands ........................................ 34
Debug commands for Cisco cameras ......................... 34
Other commands ......................................................... 34
Video mode selection .................................................. 35
DIP Switch settings ...................................................... 35
DIP switch table ........................................................... 35
Technical specifications
PrecisionHD 1080p2.5x Camera ................................. 36
Precision 40 Camera** ................................................ 36
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x .................................... 36
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x* ..................................37
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x ...................................37
PrecisionHD Camera 720p ...........................................37
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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Introduction
Camera guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Camera guide
About this guide
This user guide describes the information needed to install and
use the PrecisionHD 1080p cameras. Some information about
the PrecisionHD 720p camera is also included.
Applies to the products listed below:
• PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
• Precision 40 Camera (PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x S2)
• PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x
• PrecisionHD Camera 1080p2.5x
• PrecisionHD Camera 720p
User documentation
The user documentation for the Cisco TelePresence systems,
running the TC and CE software, have several guides aimed at
various user groups.
• Video conference room primer
• Video conference room acoustics guidelines
• Getting started guide for the TelePresence systems
• User guide for the TelePresence systems
• Administrator guides for the TelePresence systems
• Camera guide for the PrecisionHD cameras
• API reference guides
• TC Console user guide
• Physical interfaces guides
• Regulatory compliance and safety information guides
• Legal and licensing information for products using TC and
CE software
Download the user documentation
Go to:http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresence/docs and
select your product to see the user documentation for your
product.
Software
The camera software is automatically upgraded through the
codec.
NOTE: The Cisco TelePresence Precision 40 and PrecisionHD
1080p2.5x cameras are not supported by the C series codecs,
and are only updated when connected to a SX20 codec. We
do not recommend using the Precision 40 and PrecisionHD
1080p2.5x cameras with C series codecs.
The Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x is not
supported by the SX20 codec.
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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Physical interface
Camera guide
Chapter 2
Physical interface
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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
Part number: CTS-PHD-1080P12XG=
Spare PID: CTS-PHD-1080P12XS2=
HDMI and HD-SDI
• HDMI is the main video source. The maximum resolution
is 1080p60.
• HD-SDI* is the secondary video source. The maximum
resolution is 1080p30.
• The HDMI and HD-SDI* can be used simultaneously. The
maximum resolution is 1080p30, if you want both to run
with the same resolution.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Power
• When the camera is used with a Cisco codec, power is
supplied through the Camera control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-Cisco codecs, you
may have to connect the power separately.
Power supply
Extra camera out and
for daisy chaining**
Camera control
and power
HDMI Video
out
HD-SDI
out*
Camera guide
Kensington lock
Ethernet
RJ45
Extra camera
For multi-camera setup, e.g. when you connect cameras in a
daisy chain**:
• The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera
control cable. The next must use the 12V DC Power in.
• Use an extra camera cable between the Extra camera
sockets.
Ethernet
For software upgrades on daisy chained cameras. Requires
software version TC3.0 or higher on the Codec C series.
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera from
being moved from its place or to prevent theft.
* Not supported with Codec SX20, C20, C40 and C60.
** Not supported with Codec C20.
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The orange LED lit during a call.
The lens hood is detachable.
We recommend that you mount it to
prevent stray light from disturbing your
video experience. Snap it on gently.
The green LED is continuously lit when
power is On, but it flickers when receiving
signals from the remote control.
When mounted upside down on the
Profile 65” and the Profile 65” Dual, the
LED is not visible.
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x
Part number (for C series): CTS-PHD-1080P4XS=
HDMI and camera control
HDMI video out
• HDMI is the video out source.
• The maximum resolution is 1080p30/720p60.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Daisy chain control is not supported. The camera can be used
in a chain of multiple cameras, but only as the last camera in
the chain.
Power
• When the camera is used with a Cisco codec, power is
supplied through the Camera control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-Cisco codecs, you
may have to connect the power separately.
USB
For future use.
USB
HDMI Video
out
Power supply
Camera guide
Kensington lock
Camera control and
power
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being
moved from its place or to prevent theft.
CAUTION! Do not pan or tilt the PrecisionHD 1080p4x camera
by hand.
NOTE: The early shipments of the Quick Set C20 came with
an interim version of the PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x (the
PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x* ).
* Available for a limited period of time.
See the “Technical specifications” on page 36 section for details
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The orange LED is lit during a call.
The green LED is continuously lit when
power is On, but it flickers when receiving
signals from the remote control.
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Precision 40 Camera*
Only available as a part of th Cisco TelePresence SX20 Quick
Set.
Sp are PID: CT S-PHD108 0P4X S2=
HDMI and camera control
Video Out
• HDMI is the video out source.
• The maximum resolution is 1080p60.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Daisy chain control is not supported. The camera can be used
in a chain of multiple cameras, but only as the last camera in
the chain.
Power
• When the camera is used with a Cisco codec, power is
supplied through the Camera control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-Cisco codecs, you
may have to connect the power separately.
HDMI Video out,
camera control and
power
Power
supply
Kensington lock
USB
Camera guide
USB
For future use.
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being
moved from its place or to prevent theft.
*Formerly PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x S2
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The LED is lit during a call.
The LED is continuously lit when the
system is in use. It flickers when the
system receives signals from the remote
control and blinks when rebooting. The
LED pulsates when the system is in
Standby mode.
Pulsating –——– ——– ——–
Blinking — — — — — — — —
Flickering •••••••••••••••••••••••••
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PrecisionHD Camera 1080p2.5x
Only available as a part of the Cisco TelePresence SX20 Quick
Set.
Spare PID: CTS-PHD-2.5X=
The camera can be mounted on a screen with the camera
bracket that is part of the SX20 Quick Set bundle, or it can
stand on an even surface. The image flips automatically.
HDMI and camera control
Video out
• HDMI is the video out source.
• The maximum resolution is 1080p60.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Power
For future use.
USB
For future use.
HDMI Video out,
camera control and
power
USB
Power supply
The LED is continuously lit when the
system is in use. It flickers when the
system receives signals from the remote
control and blinks when rebooting. The
LED pulsates when the system is in
Standby mode.
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The LED is lit during a call.
Pulsating –——– ——– ——–
Blinking — — — — — — — —
Flickering •••••••••••••••••••••••••
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
PrecisionHD Camera 720p
HDMI
• HDMI is the main video source.
• The maximum resolution is 720p30.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Power
• When the camera is used with a Cisco codec, power is
supplied through Camera control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-Cisco codecs, you
may have to connect power separately.
Extra camera
If you want to connect cameras in a daisy chain*:
• The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera
control cable. The other cameras must use the 12V DC
Power in.
• Use an extra camera cable between the Extra camera
sockets.
Power in 12V DC
Camera guide
Kensington lock VISCA Daisy chain
HDMI video out Camera control
and power
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being
moved from its place or to prevent theft.
* Not supported with Codec C20.
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The orange LED is lit during a call.
The green LED is continuously lit when
power is On, and flickers when receiving
signals from the remote control.
Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera
Camera guide
Chapter 3
Connecting to a codec
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SX20 Codec configurations
Camera HDMI and
camera contol
Connecting to the Precision 40* and PrecisionHD
1080p2.5x cameras
Connect the combined custom HDMI and camera control
cable:
• From the HD VIDEO OUT connector on the camera.
• To the CAMERA connector on the SX20. Visca™ protocol is supported.
Connecting to PrecisionHD Camera 1080p12x
Connect the combined custom HDMI and camera control
split cable:
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the
camera.
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA connector on the SX20. Visca™ protocol is supported.
SX80 Codec configurations
Connecting to the Precision 40 Camera*
Connect the combined custom to HDMI and camera control
split cable:
• From the HD VIDEO OUT connector on the camera.
• To the CAMERA (HDMI) connector on the codec SX80.
We recommend using the 1st camera input for the main
camera.
• To the 2nd or 3rd ETHERNET PORT (RJ45) on the SX80.
Codec C20 configurations
Camera
control
Connecting to the PrecisionHD Cameras 1080p12x and
1080p4x
Connect the HDMI cable:
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA (HDMI) connector on the Codec C20.
Connect the camera control cable:
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA CONTROL (RS–232) connector on the
Codec C20. Visca™ protocol is supported.
Camera
HDMI
*Formerly PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x S
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Codec connectors
1
Output connector
Input connector
1