IR REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................ 13
SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL ................................................... 16
MENU SETTING ....................................................................................... 27
USB 3.0 ..................................................................................................... 35
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35
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PREFACE
This manual introduces the function, installation, and operation of the UNITE
150 camera. Prior to installation and usage, please read the manual
thoroughly.
PRECAUTIONS
This product can be used only under the specified conditions in order to avoid
any damage to the camera:
Do not subject the camera to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover; otherwise, you may get an electric shock. In
case of abnormal operation, contact ClearOne T echnical Support.
Never operate outside the specified temperature, humidity, and power
supply recommendations.
Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera. If the camera is very dirty, clean
it with diluted neutral detergent; do not use any type of solvents, which may
damage the surface.
Caution to transport
Avoid stress, vibration, and moisture in transport, storage, and insta ll ation.
®
During installation, take the following precautions:
Do not grasp the camera by the head when carrying the camera.
Do not turn camera head manually. Doing so may result in mechanical
damage.
Do not apply corrosive liquid, gas or solid, to avoid damaging the plastic
cover.
Make sure there are no obstacles within the camera’s rotation range.
Never power on before installation has been completed.
Do not dismantle the camera
ClearOne is not responsible for any unauthorized modification or dismantling.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included:
Camera
AC power adapter
Power cord
RS232 cable
Remote controller
User manual
USB 3.0 cable
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QUICK START
Step 1.Refer to the diagram below to make sure the connections
are correct.
Step2. Connect to the power. The LED light on the front panel
indicates the camera is powered on.
Step3. The process of ini tiali zat ion is c omplet ed w hen the camera
pan-tilt rotates to the maximum position of top right and then
returns to the center.
NOTE: If the position pr eset 0 has been stored, the position preset 0 will be
called up after initialization.
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FEATURES
Full Function USB Interface
USB 3.0 u ltra-high spee d interf ace; can transfer uncom pressed orig inal vide o,
and downward compatible with USB 2.0; support UVC, UAC protocol.
1080P Full HD
Apply Panasonic's 1/2.7 inch, 2.07 million effective pixels high quality HD
CMOS sensor; can reach maximum 1920 x 1080 high resol ution and achie ve
quality image.
72.5° Wide-angle Lens
A 72.5° wide-angle high quality lens supports 12x optical zoom.
AAC Audio Encoding
Supports audio line input. Supports AAC audio encoding for better sound
quality and lower bandwidth.
Low-light
High SNR of CMOS sensor combined with 2D and 3D noise reduction
algorithm effectively reduces noise. Even under low illumination conditions, the
image can remain clear and sharp.
Remote Control
All the parameters of the camer a can be remotely controlled using th e RS232
and USB interfaces.
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Details
Camera
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Model UNITE® 150
Name UNITE® USB 3.0 HD Video Conference Camera
Video System HD: 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/30, 720p/25
Sensor 1/2.7'', CMOS, Effective Pixel: 2.07M
Scanning Mode Progressive
Lens 12x, f3.5mm ~ 42.3mm, F1.8 ~ F2.8
Minimal Illumination 0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON)
Shutter 1/30s ~ 1/10000s
White Balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual
Backlight
Compensation
Digital Noise
Reduction
Video S/N ≥55dB
Horizontal Angle of
View
Vertical Angle of
View
Horizontal Rotation
Range
Vertical Rotation
Range
Pan Speed Range 1.7° ~ 100°/s
Tilt Speed Range 1.7° ~ 69.9°/s
H & V Flip Support
Image Freeze Support
Number of Preset 255
Preset Accuracy 0.1°
Support
2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction
72.5° ~ 6.9°
44.8° ~ 3.9°
±170°
-30° ~ +90°
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USB Features
Operate System
Input / Output Interface
Generic Specification
Color
System/Compression
Video Format USB 3.0: 1080p/30, 1080p/25, 720p/30, 720p/25
Audio on USB Support
USB Video
Communication
Protocol
UVC PTZ Support
USB Interface 1xUSB 3.0: Type B female jack
Audio Interface 1-ch: 3.5mm Audio Interface, Line In
Communication
Interface
Power Jack JEITA type (DC IN 12V)
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows
10, Mac OSX, Linux
YUV 4:2:2
UVC 1.0 ~ UVC 1.5
1xRS232 In: 8pin Min DIN, Max Distance: 30m,
Protocol: VISCA/ Pelco-D/Pelco-P
1xRS232 Out: 8pin Min DIN, Max Distance: 30m,
Protocol: VISCA network use only
Input Voltage DC 12V
Current Consumption 1.0A (Max)
Operating
Temperature
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F)
Power Consumption 12W (Max)
MTBF >30000h
Size 144mm x144mm x168mm
Net Weight 0.91kg
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-10°C ~ 40°C (14°F ~ 104°F)
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MAIN UNIT
1. USB 3.0 4. RS232 Out Interface
2. Line In Interface 5.DC Power 12V Jack
3. RS232 In Interface
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SIZE
Unit: mm
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IR REMOTE CONTROL
1. Standby Button
Press this button to ent er s t andby mode.
Press it again to enter normal mode.
NOTE: Power consumption in standby
mode is approximately half of the
normal mode
2. Position Buttons
To set preset or call preset
3. * Button
4. Set/Preset Buttons
Set a corresponding numeric key
preset position
[PRESET] + Numeric button (0-9)
NOTE: Preset 0-9 via remote control
and the rest from keyboard and the
serial port.
5. Pan-Tilt Control Buttons
Press the arrow buttons to perform
panning and tilting. Press the
[HOME] button to face the camera
back to front.
6. Back Buttons
Press OSD menu to return to previous menu.
7. Zoom Buttons
Slow Zoom: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] slowly
Fast Zoom: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] fast
8. L/R Set Button
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Press at the same time as the numeric button 1 [STD] and button 2 [REV] to
set the direction of the Pan-Tilt
L/R Set +1[STD]: set the Pan-Tilt turn the same direction as the L/R Set
L/R Set +2[REV]: set the Pan-Tilt turn the opposite direction as the L/R Set
9. Focus Buttons
Press [AUTO] to adjust the focus on the center of the object automatically.
Press [MANUAL] to adjust the focus manually.
Press [FAR] to focus on a far object.
Press [NEAR] to focus on a near object.
10. Camera Select Buttons
Press the button corresponding to the camera you want to control with the
remote controller.
Clear all presets: [*]+[#]+[Reset]: Erase all presets
14. Pan/Tilt Control Buttons
Press arrow buttons to perform panning and tilting. Press [HOME] button to
face the camera back to front.
15. MENU
Press MENU to enter or exit the OSD menu.
16. BLC (Backlight Compensation) Button
If there is light behind the subject, the subject will appear dark.
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Press this button to enable the backlight compensation. Press it again to
disable the backlight compensation.
Press the backlight ON / OFF button. To cancel this function, press the
backlight ON / OFF button.
NOTE: The BLC feature is effective only in auto exposure mode.
17. Pan/Tilt Reset
Reset Pan/Tilt self-test.
18. Shortcut Set
[*]+[#]+[1]: Display OSD menu in English
[*]+[#]+[3]: Display OSD menu in Chinese
[*]+[#]+[5]: Save OSD
[*]+[#]+[6]: Quickly recover the default settings
[*]+[#]+[8]: Show the camera version
[*]+[#]+[9]: Quickly set mount mode (flip/normal)
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL
In default working mode, the camera can be controlled via RS232 or RS485
(half-duplex mode). The parameters are as follows:
Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600 bit/s.
Start bit: 1 bit.
Data bit: 8 bits.
Stop bit: 1bit.
Parity bit: none.
The process of initialization is complete when the camera pan-tilt rotates to the
maximum position of top right and then returns to the center.
NOTE: If the position preset 0 has been stored, the position preset 0 is
called up after initializati on, and users will be able to control the camera
with commands in the following command list.
Control Interface Definition
Pin No. Function
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1 DTR
2 DSR
3 TXD
4 GND
5 RXD
6 RS4857 IR OUT
8 RS485+
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ACK/ Completion Message
Command
Packet
Camera Windows DB-9 Camera In Camera Out
1. DTR 1.CD 1. DTR 1.DTR
2. DSR 2.RXD 2. DSR 2.DSR
3. TXD 3.TXD 3. TXD 3.TXD
4. GND 4.DTR 4. GND 4.GND
5. RXD 5.GND 5. RXD 5.RXD
6. RS485- 6.DSR 6. RS485- 6.GND
7. IR OUT 7.RTS 7. IR OUT 7.NC
8. RS458+ 8.CTS 8. RS485+ 8.NC
9. RI
Command List
The camera uses the VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P serial standard.
Part 1 Camera-Issued Messages
Command Function
ACK/Completion
Messages
*z = Camera Address + 8
ACK
Completion
z0 4y FF
(y: Socket No.)
z0 5y FF
(y: Socket No.)
Comments
Returned when the command is
accepted.
Returned when the command has
been executed.
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Error Messages
Command Function
Command
Packet
Comments
Returned when the command format is
Error Messages
Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF
Command
Buffer Full
Command
Canceled
No Socket
Command Not
Executable
z0 60 03 FF
z0 6y 04 FF
(y: Socket No.)
z0 6y 05 FF
(y: Socket No.)
z0 6y 41 FF
(y: Execution
comm and Sock et No.
Inquiry command: 0)
different or when a command with illegal
command parameters is accepted.
Indicates that two sockets are already
being used (executing two commands)
and the command could not be
accepted when received.
Returned when a command which is
being executed in a socket specified by
the cancel command is canceled. The
completion message for the command
is not returned.
Returned when no command is
executed in a socket specified by the
cancel command, or when an invalid
socket number is specified.
Returned when a command can’t be
executed due to current conditions. For
example, when commands controlling
the focus manually are received during
auto focus.
y0 50 00 FF Top
y0 50 01 FF Center
y0 50 02 FF Bottom
p: Color Hue setting 0h (−
14 dgrees) to Eh ( +14
degrees
y0 50 00 FF High
y0 50 01 FF Normal
y0 50 02 FF Low
MENU
MENU SETTING
Exposure
1. MENU
Press the [MENU] button to display the
main menu. Use the arrow buttons to
select the item to be set. Press the
[HOME] button to enter a sub-menu.
Color
Image
P/T/Z
Noise Reduction
Setup
Communication Setup
Restore Default
[Home] Enter
[Menu] Exi t
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2. EXPOSURE
Select Exposure from the main
is set to Auto.
Options:
menu and press the [HOME] button.
The EXPOSURE menu appears, as
shown in the following figure:
EXPOSURE
Mode Auto
ExpCompMode Off
Backlight Off
Gain Limit 2
Anti-Flicker 60Hz
Meter Average
DRC 2
Select Item
Change Value
[Menu] Back
Mode: Exposure mode
Options:
• Auto
• Manual
• SAE
• AAE
• Bright
ExpCompMode: Exposure
compensation mode
Note: This feature is only
effective when exposure mode
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• On
• Off
ExpComp: Exposure
compensation value
Note: This feature is only
effective when ExpCompMode
is on.
Options: -7 ~ 7
Gain Limit: Maximum gain limit
Note: This feature is only
effective when exposure mode
is set to Auto/AAE/Bright.
Options: 0 ~ 15
Backlight: Set the backlight
compensation
Note: This feature is only
effective when exposure mode
is set to Auto.
Options:
• On
• Off
DRC: DRC strength
Options: 0 ~ 8
Bright: Intensity control
Note: This feature is only
effective when
exposure mode
is set to Bright.
Options: 00~17
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Anti-Flicker Flicker: Anti-flicker
Note: This feature is only
effective when
is set to Auto/Bright.
Options:
• Off
• 50Hz
• 60Hz
Meter
Options:
• Average
• Center
• Bottom
• Top
Iris: Aperture Value
Note: This feature is only
effective when exposure mode is
set to Manual/AAE.
Options:
• F1.8
• F2.0
• F2.4
• F2.8
• F3.4
• F4.0
• F4.8
• F5.6
• F6.8
• F8.0
• F9.6
exposure mode
• F11.0
• Close
Shutter: Shutter value
Note: This feature is only
effective when exposure mode is
set to Manual/SAE.
Options:
• 1/30
• 1/60
• 1/90
• 1/100
• 1/125
• 1/180
• 1/250
• 1/350
• 1/500
• 1/725
• 1/1000
• 1/1500
• 1/2000
• 1/3000
• 1/4000
• 1/6000
• 1/10000
3. COLOR
Select Color in the main menu and
press the [HOME] button. The
COLOR menu appears, as shown in
the following figure:
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COLOR
WB Mode Auto
RG Tuning +6
BG Tuning 0
Saturation 100%
Hue 5
AWB sens Low
to Manual.
Options: 0~255
RG Tuning: Red gain fine-tuning
Note: This feature is only
effective when
AWB sens is set
at Low.
Options: -10 ~ +10
BG Tuning: Blue gain fine-tuning
Note: This feature is only
Select Item
Change Value
WB-Mode: White balance mode
Options:
• Auto
• Indoor
• Outdoor
• OnePush
• Manual
RG:
Red gain
Note: This feature is only
effective when
WB-Mode is set
to Manual.
Options: 0~255
effective when
AWB sens is set
at Low.
Options: -10 ~ +10
Sat.: Saturation
Options: 60% ~ 200%
Hue: Chroma adjustment
Options: 0 ~ 14
AWB sens: White balance
sensitivity
Options:
• Normal
• High
• Low
4. IMAGE
Select Image in the main menu and
press the [HOME] button. The
IMAGE menu appears, as shown in
BG: Blue gain
Note: This feature is only
effective when
WB-Mode is set
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IMAGE
Luminance 7
Contrast 9
Sharpness 3
Flip-H Off
Flip-V Off
B&W-Mode Off
Gamma 0.45
Style CStyle
Select Item
Change Value
[Menu] Back
Luminance: Brightness
adjustment
Optional items: 0 ~ 14
Contrast: Contrast adjustment
Options: 0 ~ 14
Sharpness: Sharpness
adjustment
Options:
• Auto
• 0 ~ 15
Flip-H: Image flipped horizontal
Options:
• On
• Off
Flip-V: Image flipped vertical
Options:
• On
• Off
B&W-Mode: Image color
Options:
• On
• Off
Gamma
Options:
• Default
• 0.45
• 0.5
• 0.56
• 0.63
Style
Options:
• Norm
• Clarity
• Bright
• CStyle
5. P/T/Z
P/T/Z
SpeedByZoom On
AF Zone Center
AF-Sense High
L/ R Set STD
Display Info On
Image Freeze Off
Select Item
Change Value
[Menu] Back
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SpeedByZoom: The depth of
field scale switch
Options:
• On
• Off
AF-Zone: Interested in focusing
area
Options:
• Top
• Center
• Bottom
AF-Sense: Automatic focusing
sensitivity options
Options:
• Low
• Normal
• High
L/R Set
Optional items:
• STD
• REV
Display Info
Options:
• On
• Off
Image Freeze
Options:
• On
• Off
6. NOISE REDUCTION
Select Noise Reduction in the main
menu and press the [HOME] button.
The NOISE REDUCTION menu
appears, as shown in the following
figure:
NOISE REDUCTION
NR2D-Level off
NR3D-Level 3
D-HotPixel Off
Select Item
Change Value
[Menu] Back
NR2D-Level: 2D noise reduction
Options:
• Off
• Auto
• 1 - 5
NR3D-Level: 3D noise reduction
Options:
• Off
• 1 - 8
D-HotPixel: Dynamic bad points
Options:
• Off
• 1 – 5
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[Menu] Back
7. SETUP
Select Setup in the main menu and
press the [HOME] button. The
SETUP menu appears, as s ho wn in
the following figure:
SETUP
Language EN
DVIMode DVI
Video Form a t
Select Item
Change Value
1080P30
Language: menu language
Options:
• EN
• Chinese
• Russian
DVI Mode
Options:
• DVI
• HDMI
Video Format
Options:
• 1080P30
• 1080P25
• 720P30
• 720P25
8. COMMUNICATION SETUP
Select Setup in the main menu and
press [HOME] button. The
COMMUNICATION SETUP menu
appears, as shown in the following
figure.
COMMUNICATION SETUP
Protocol VISCA
V_Address 1
V_AddrFix Off
Net Mode Serial
Baudrate 9600
Protocol: Control prot oc ol t ype
Options:
V_Address: Protocol address
decided according to agreement
(AUTO, VISCA protocol)
Options:1 ~ 7
Select Item
Change Value
[Menu] Back
• AUTO
• VISCA
• PELCO-D
• PELCO-P
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P_D_Address: PELCO-D
protocol
Options: 0 ~ 254
P_P_Address: PELCO-P
protocol
Options: 0 ~ 31
V_AddrFix: Set whether user s
can change VISCA address
through serial port or keyboard
Options:
•On (set to On, useless
in 88 30 01 FF
Command)
•Off
Net Mode: Set the serial port
control networking
Options:
• Serial
• Paral
Baudrate: Serial port baud rate
Options:
RESTORE DEFAULT
Restore? No
Change Value
[Home] OK
[Menu] Back
Restore: Confirm restore factory
settings
Options:
• Yes
• No
NOTE: Press [HOME] button to
confirm.
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
9. RESTORE DEFAULT
Select Restore Default in the main
menu and press the [HOME] button.
The RESTORE DEFAULT menu
appears, as shown in the following
figure:
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USB 3.0
Camera supports UVC protocol, compatible USB 2.0 & USB 3.0.
USB 3.0 support 1920x1080p/30 max output.
Support OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux, Mac OS, etc.
General software are as follows:
Windows: AMCAP, VLC, Debut Video Capture, etc.
Linux:V412 software driver and VLC m edia player, etc.
Mac OS: FaceTime. iChat, Photo Booth and Debut Video Capture, etc.
NOTE: We recommend using AMCAP version 8.0 in Windows, as its
software performance is more stable. When using high version of AMCAP
in a low configuration system, it will show the stream rendering.
NOTE: The first time the camera is accessed by USB cable, you must
install a plug-in.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Camera Maintenance
If you choose not to use your cam era for a long time, turn off the po wer
switch and disconnect AC power cord of AC adapter to the outlet.
Use soft cloth to clean the camera cover.
Use the sof t dr y cloth to clean t he lens. If the cam era is ver y dirty, clean it
with diluted neutral detergent. Do not use any type of solvents, which may
damage the surface.
Unqualified Application
Do not shoot ex tremely bright objects for a long per iod of time, such as
sunlight, strong light sources, etc.
Do not operate in unstable lighting conditions, as image may flicker.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No image
Abnormal display of
image
Image dithering even at
widest zoom position
The IR remote control
cannot control the
camera
Serial communication
cannot control the
camera
1. Check whether the power cord is connected, voltage is OK,
POWER lamp is lit.
2. Check whether the camera can self-test after start up.
3. Check the video cable to make sure it is connected correctly.
Check the video cable to make sure it is connected correctly.
1. Check whether the camera is fixed correctly.
2. Make sure there is nothing nearby causing vibrati ons.
1. Change the remote control battery.
2. Check the camera working mode.
3. Check that the IR address of the Remote Commander is set
correctly.
1. Check the camera working mode.
2. Check that the control cable is connected correctly.
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