ClearOne ProfCam User Manual

Table of Contents

I. Unpacking and Getting Started Page

Setup and Operation of the ProfCam 2

Connecting the Main Cable 2
Connection Ports for ProfCam 3
Connecting the ProfCam to a TV or VCR 3
Connecting the ProfCam to a PC Computer 4
Connecting the ProfCam to a Macintosh Computer 4
Remote Control 4
Turning the Camera On 5
LCD Viewing Screen 5

II. Using the Functions and Features of Your ProfCam

Zoom 5
Lights 5

FlexLights 5-6
Light Base 6

White Balance 6
External Video Pass-Through 6
Document Viewing 6
Remote Control 6
Focus 7
Using the Optional Ports on Your ProfCam 7

External Video Pass-through 7
RS-232 Serial Port Interface 7
External Synch 8

III. Packing the Camera for Storage or Transportation

Care and Cleaning 8
Operating and Storage Conditions 8
Troubleshooting 9

Unpacking And Getting Started

The ProfCam has been designed to fold up compactly and easily for storage and transportation. Exercise
extreme care whenever unpacking or storing the camera to avoid damage to delicate electronics and other com­ponents. For more information on packaging and storing the ProfCam, refer to section ‘Packing the Camera For
Storage and Transportation.’

Setup and Operation Of The ProfCam

1. Set the camera unit on a flat,
solid surface.

4. Remove the light base from
its protective cover and slide it
as shown into the front of the

2. Grasp the camera module,

camera base
and raise the neck to its upright
position. When it is completely
vertical, slide the locking coupler

5. Remove the lens cover from

the head of the camera.
until it meets the base, locking
the neck in position.

thumb screw

6. Follow the instructions

below for information on how

3. Turn the thumb screw
clockwise until tight. T h i s
will further help to keep the

to connect the camera to a TV

or other monitor to view the

picture.
camera head steady.

Connecting The Main Cable

The main cable connects to the modular jack on the rear of the camera's base.
The cable will only connect one way and should snap in easily. If necessary,
turn the plug around and try inserting it again. Push the cable into the jack
until it snaps into place.

To remove the cable, press inward on the 'ears' of the connector, located on
each side of the plug and rock the connector gently from side-to-side while
pulling straight out from the camera base.

The other end of the main cable splits into four connectors:

Red RCA Audio; will connect to the audio-in jack of a TV
Yellow RCA Composite video; connects to the video-in jack of a TV
Black 4-pin S-Video; will connect to the video-in jack of S-Video capable TV's
Black Barrel Plug Power Connector; use with provided power supply to a wall outlet

In general, you will get a higher quality picture using the S-Video output.
However, many devices such as VCR's and TV's, are not capable of receiving
a S-Video signal. If your TV or VCR is not capable of receiving a S-video
signal, use the composite video jack on the camera's main cable.

THE AUDIO CONNECTION IS NOT REQUIRED TO VIEW A PICTURE FROM A PROFCAM

NOTE THAT THE S-VIDEO AND THE COMPOSITE VIDEO CONNECTORS ON THE PROFCAM ARE BOTH

ALWAYS LIVE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO TWO SEPARATE VIEWING SOURCES

(IE. A COMPUTER AND TV, OR TWO TV’S) AT THE SAME TIME.

S-video

power

audio

composite

Connection Ports for ProfCam

LCD Screen Controls

Brightness Contrast Color Backlight

Main cable

connector

Video Pass­through

External
mic

Connecting The ProfCam To A TV Or VCR

THIS SECTION DOES NOT COVER REMOTE OPERATION USING THE CAMERA’S SERIAL PORT INTERFACE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONFIGURE AND OPERATE THE CAMERA REMOTELY, REFER TO

THE “VIDEOLABS PROFCAM REMOTE OPERATIONS” MANUAL.

1. Plug the supplied power
adapter into a wall outlet and
connect the other end into the
black barrel jack on the main
camera cable.

2. Locate the video-in jacks
located on your T V or V C R .
Some units have these jacks
located on the front for conve­nience. If not, they will be in
the back.

3. Connect the S-Video jack
from the main cable to the
video-in jack on your TV/VCR.
If the TV/VCR is not S-Video
capable, use the composite
(RCA) video jack on the main
cable.

4. If desired, connect the audio
jack to the "audio in" jack on
the back of the TV/VCR.

External
synch

Serial Port

If your TV/ VCR has stereo
audio capabilities, connect the
audio jack to the right audio in
(normally the red jack).

5. If using a VCR, set the TV to
the channel normally used to
view VHS video tapes. Turn
the VCR to the auxiliary chan­nel, or "line in". The VCR
power must be turned on.

6. If connecting directly to a
T V set, turn the channel to
a u x i l i a r y or "line in". T h e
p i c t u r e should appear on the
screen.

7. If you do not get a picture,
consult the manual for your TV
or VCR. Most of the time there
is a simple adjustment that
needs to be made that is
explained in the unit's manual.