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Installation and User Guide
ClearVIEW™ HD-USB PTZ
USB, H.264 and Analog HD Pan/Tilt/Zoom Conferencing Camera
Part Numbers:
999-6990-000 - North America
999-6990-001 - International
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Table of Contents
Overview: ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Conferencing Camera ...................................................................................................... 4
Diagram: Front View with Feature Call-outs: .................................................................................................... 4
Diagram: Rear View Connectors with Feature Call-outs: ................................................................................. 5
First Time Set-up with the ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera .................................................................................. 6
Getting Started: ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
The Settings Rotary Encoder: ................................................................................................................................ 8
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Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Internal Web Pages and Control: ......................................................................................................................... 10
DHCP Set-up (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ......................................................................................... 10
Static IP Set-up: ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Screen Shot Tour ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Admin Pages: ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Diagram: Basic Connectivity Example 1 ......................................................................................................... 16
Diagram: Connectivity Example 2: .................................................................................................................. 16
Diagram: H.264 Streaming Connectivity (for Release 2.0 when IP Streaming is enabled): ........................... 17
Diagram: Connection Diagram Example using A CDN (for release 2.0 when IP is enabled): ........................ 17
Connecting the Camera to the Program of Choice: ................................................................................................ 18
Skype Example: ................................................................................................................................................... 18
VLC Media Player Example: ................................................................................................................................ 18
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera ............................................. 20
Warranty Information: .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Appendix 1: Communication Specification ............................................................................................................. 22
Release of the Camera and Software, only the USB 2.0 Streaming Video is active: .......................... 8
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VERVIEW
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The extraordinary Vaddio™ ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Conferencing
Camera system includes many of the features that you would expect
out of a professional PTZ camera, plus much more! The ClearVIEW
HD-USB is the world’s first broadcast-quality HD PTZ camera with
USB 2.0 output, Ethernet streaming and analog component (YPbPr)
outputs built right into the camera. Simply plug the HD-USB camera
directly into your PC and there is no need for a separate capture
device. The ClearVIEW HD-USB uses standard USB 2.0 UVC
drivers and no special USB drivers require installation. As a result
the HD-USB camera works seamlessly with any software application
running on any OS that supports USB 2.0 devices. All this, and the
ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ cameras are made in the USA.
The ClearVIEW HD-USB combines impressive performance with an
equally impressive feature set. Using the UVC standard drivers for
USB 2.0 video, the HD-USB camera is a plug and play PTZ camera
for Unified Communications soft client conferencing systems such as
Skype®, Google+, Jabber® and Lync®, which offers a vast
improvement over the “inexpensive webcam” systems available
ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera
today.
The HD-USB is a high definition conferencing camera suitable for the small, medium or even the largest
conferencing space available. The HD Zoom lens allows HD-USB to capture a wide angle of view (58.1°) to view
everyone at a conference room table, as well as capture an individual from a long distance (3.2°) in a larger room.
The HD-USB PTZ Camera will be released with two (2) major software releases. Release 1.0 will allow USB 2.0
streaming and with the following Release 2.0 software, the ClearVIEW HD-USB will also support H.264 video
streaming. It has a built in Ethernet network interface both IP control and IP Streaming can be initiated directly
from the camera. It will support either RTSP or HLS streaming protocols. The software is easily upgradeable in
the field.
The motorized zoom lens offers 19X optical zoom and is built around a 1/3-Type Sony® Exmor, progressive scan,
high-speed, low noise CMOS image sensor with a total of 1.3 Megapixels for precise and vibrant HD color video
images. The HD-USB achieves improved picture quality even in low light environments requiring a minimum
illumination rated at an amazingly low 0.7 LUX (F1.6 - 50IRE).
Intended Use:
Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other than the
one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the device and/or create a potentially
unsafe operating condition.
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged.
In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.
Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of any unauthorized
power supply will void any and all warranties.
Please do not use “pass-thru” type RJ-45 connectors. These pass-thru type connectors do not
work well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connections which
can result in the RS-232 control line failing and locking up, and/or compromising the HSDS™
signals. For best results please use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper
in-outs prior to use and connection to Vaddio product.
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Save These Instructions:
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are
misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product
drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from
www.vaddio.com free of charge.
UNPACKING
North American Version 999-6990-000
Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging.
Unpack and identify the following parts in 999-6990-000 for North America:
One (1) ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera (998-6990-000)
One (1) Vaddio IR Remote Commander
One (1) EZCamera™ Control Adapter (RJ-45 to DB-9)
One (1) Vaddio PowerRite™ 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp Power Supply
One (1) AC Cord Set for North America
One (1) 10’ (3.05m) USB 2.0 Type A (Male) to USB B (Male) Cable
Documentation
International Version 999-6990-001
Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging.
Unpack and identify the following parts in 999-6990-001 for Int’l:
One (1) ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera (998-6990-000)
One (1) Vaddio IR Remote Commander
One (1) EZCamera Control Adapter (RJ-45 to DB-9)
One (1) Vaddio PowerRite 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp Power Supply
One (1) Euro Power Cable
One(1) UK Power Cable
One (1) 10’ (3.05m) USB 2.0 Type A (Male) to USB B (Male) Cable
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Diagram: Front View with Feature Call-outs:
1) Zoom Lens and Image Sensor:
The 19X optical zoom lens is built around a 1/3-Type, highspeed, progressive scan CMOS image sensor with a total of 1.3
Megapixels for precise HD video image acquisition.
2) Blue Power Light:
A Vaddio blue power light is illuminated when the camera is
turned on.
3) IR Sensors:
IR sensors are built into the front of the HD-USB to receive IR
signals from the IR remote control supplied with the camera.
4) Red Tally Light:
The red tally light is not used with the HD-USB Camera
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Diagram: Rear View Connectors with Feature Call-outs:
Connectors and Functions:
1) 12 VDC Input:
Power input on EIAJ-04 connector for local power.
2) HD Video Select:
A rotary switch that allows the user to choose the component HD output video resolution and format. For the
USB output, use rotary switch settings 0, 1, 4, or 5. Please see the sections on available resolutions and
concurrent resolutions when using USB 2.0 and analog component outputs
3) Camera Settings (Dip Switch Settings):
Settings for IR remote frequency, baud rate, SD output format, and image flip, test bars can be configured on
these switches.
4) RS-232 IN & IR Out:
The upper RS-232 Port is not implemented on the HD-USB Camera. Use the RS-232 Port on the lower card.
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Connectors and Functions (continued)
5) YPbPr Output:
Component HD video is fed through the DE-15 connector (HD-15 for the shell sized challenged). YPbPr and
Composite signals are simultaneous. Note: This is an HD camera and the SD signals are down converted and
are really not the sweet spot of this camera. This is a courtesy feature only.
6) Composite Video (CVBS) Output:
The CVBS output feeds out SD video signals and is configurable with the dip switches to choose between
480i/NTSC or 576i/PAL in 4:3 formats. Squeeze and letterbox modes are also available (see dip switches).
7) EZ Power/Video Port:
This RJ-45 connector is only used with the Quick-Connect SR Interface and the Quick-Connect DVI-D/HDMI SR
Interface to supply power and return HSDS (high speed differential signaling) video from the camera.
8) 5 VDC Output:
The 5 VDC output is on an EIAJ-03 connector was added to supply power to the active Extreme USB Extender
transmitter side. The receiver side is powered by the computer’s USB port or powered USB Hub.
9) USB 2.0 Connector:
The USB 2.0 is on a type-B Female and attaches to a PC running a soft-client video conferencing system or
video capture software that uses UVC (USB Video Class) standard drivers. No other drivers are required to plug
the HD-USB into a computer and have it work. The UVC drivers will auto negotiate the top resolution that the PC
and HD-USB Camera can accomplish together and auto implement it, and bob’s your uncle.
10) Settings Rotary Encoder:
The Settings encoder allows the user to easily access automatically negotiated USB or H.264 Preset and User
configurations without having to plug in a computer to configure it. While a computer is recommended for set-up,
this rotary allows for a quick set-up.
11) Ethernet 10/100 Port (H.264 Streaming Active with Software Release 2.0):
The network port has green and yellow LEDs that indicate ready and usage states. The port allows for access to
the internal web pages for camera set-up and control. The network port will stream (unicast) H.264/MPEG4/AVC
video (from CIF up to and including 1080p/30).
12) RS-232 Port:
The RS-232 Port allows external control systems to engage a rudimentary API. Basic functions include pan, tilt
zoom, on/off etc. The functions on the Vaddio IR Remote Commander are mirrored in the API. Most control is
expected to come from the internal web page via Ethernet, Telnet or over USB 2.0.
13) Permanent USB Resource Slot Card:
The lower row of connectors and the brains of the HD-USB Camera are located on this permanent slot card. The
card is not removable and is not compatible with any other Vaddio camera. Please do not try to remove this card
at any time.
FIRST TIME SET-UP WITH THE CLEARVIEW HD-USB PTZ CAMERA
The ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ Camera was designed to be exceptionally
easy to use and operate. There is documentation at the back of the
manual for pin-outs. These pin-outs are also available, along with
application TechNotes, from the Vaddio website www.vaddio.com.
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Getting Started:
Step 1: Using the HD Video Select Rotary Switch and Camera Settings Dip Switch on the back of the camera,
set up the camera’s output resolution and functional preferences. There is a label on the bottom of the camera
that identifies the choices.
HD-USB
Rear Panel
Switch Setting Label on Bottom of the HD-USB Camera:
IR 1
1 & 2 UP
IR 2ONIR 3
ON
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Step 2: For USB 2.0 proper operation, set the HD VIDEO SELECT switch to “0” (720p/59.94), “1” (1080i/59.94),
“4” (720p/50) or “5” on the HD-USB Camera. These are the only resolutions that the USB 2.0 and H.264 engines
accept. From these four resolutions, all other USB 2.0 and H.264 resolutions are derived.
For concurrent USB 2.0 and Analog Component (YPbPr), switch settings 0, 1, 4 and 5 are the four resolutions
that can be both digital (USB 2.0 or H.264) and Analog (YPbPr). These resolutions, 720p/59.94, 1080i/59.94,
720p/50 & 1080i/59.94 are the most used resolutions for HD video and are broadcast standards.
For Analog (YPbPr) output only, all of the HD VIDEO SELECT switch settings will operate.
For Composite output on the BNC connector, this output is independent from the USB 2.0 resolutions and the
SD settings and are formatted by dip switches 5, 6 and 7.
Step 3: Choose the IR frequency (1, 2 or 3) on the camera for use with the IR Remote Commander. Since only
one USB camera can be plugged into a PC at a time, recommended default is Freq. 1 (dip switches 1 & 2 up).
Step 4: Leave the IR out OFF (up) as default.
Step 5: Use 9600bps for control speed as default.
If the camera is mounted inverted, then set the Image Flip to ON, otherwise leave it off.
The test bars are really, really non-standard (horizontal - just to mess with the old-timers) and will override the
video output. These test bars are 75% IRE. Use the test bars for…testing.
HD Video
Select Switch
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
IR
OUT
OFF
ON
3
3
9600
bps
38400
bps
4
4
SD
NTSC
SD
PAL
5
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Camera Settings 10-Pos Dip Switches
SD
LB
7
7
IMAGE
FLIP
OFF
ON ON
8
SD 4:3
6 & 7 UP
SD
SQ
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TEST
10
BARS
OFF
OFF
ON
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HD VIDEO AND USB 2.0 SELECT
720p/59.94 - USB
0
1080i/59.94 - USB
1
1080p/59.94
2
1080p/60
3
720p/50 - USB
4
1080i/50 - USB
5
1080p/50
6
480i/29.97
7
USE ROTARY SETTINGS 0, 1, 4 & 5 FOR USB 2.0 OUT
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
576i/25
1080p/30
1080p/25
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The Settings Rotary Encoder:
The settings encoder allows the user to easily access automatically negotiated USB or H.264
Preset and User configurations without having to plug in a computer to configure it. While a
computer is recommended for set-up, this rotary allows for a quick set-up. In the first release of
the camera, the USB 2.0 will be activated while the H.264 network streaming will not be activated
until the 2
nd
software release. On the bottom of the camera, another label will be included to
allow the user to quickly determine how the camera is going to be used and give access to
presets (both hard and user configurable).
SW.
POS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FUNCTIONS OF ROTARY SELECTION SWITCH ON USB RESOURCE CARD
SW.
ACTIVE
PORT
USB
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
FORMAT PRESET #
USB 2.0
H.264
H.264
H.264
H.264
H.264
H.264
H.264
UVC Auto-Negotiated with Host
PRESET 2
PRESET 3
PRESET 4
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
Res/FPS/
Bit Rate
720p/30/4Mb
720p/30/4Mb
480p/60/2Mb
480p/60/2Mb
STREAMING
PROTOCOL
RTSPPRESET 1
HLS(HTTP)
RTSP
HLS(HTTP)
POS
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
ACTIVE
PORT
ETHERNET
FUTURE
WEB CTL.
FUTURE
RESET RESTORES TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
FUTURE
FUTURE
FUTURE
FORMAT PRESET #
H.264 USER 4
DYMANIC CONTROL THOUGH WEB PAGE ONLY
Res/FPS/
Bit Rate
STREAMING
PROTOCOL
Active Lines for Release 1.0 are shaded in yellow.
Release 2.0 adds H.264 over Ethernet to the HD-USB.
For the 1st Release of the Camera and Software, only the USB 2.0 Streaming Video is Active:
The H.264 will follow in Release 2.0, so for now, put the Rotary Selection Switch on the USB Resource Card to
position “0”. The label will be on every camera, so when Release 2.0 is ready and upgraded in the field, the label
will be ready to go. The documentation will be updated with the extra pages to explain the H.264 set-up in a
reliably competent manner.
Position “0” will give the camera the ability to auto-negotiate with the host PC and automatically decide the
highest resolution (MJPEG video up to and including 720p/30) that the camera and computer can display and
process within the computer’s software.
The HD-USB camera uses UVC (USB Video Class) drivers and does not require the loading of any other drivers
to run on the PC. As long as the operating systems and soft-client software support UVC drivers no additional
software, other than your application, is required.
There will be a table on the profile page which reflects the data on the label above. For Release 2.0, this will be
on a web page served up by the camera.
A Cautionary Note: In the event that the rotary switch was moved from “0” and left on
“C” - RESET - RESTORES TO FACTORY DEFAULTS, and is power cycled, all data
will be lost. Sometimes a RESET is required, but those occasions are generally few
and far between. On the web pages, a warning dialog box was added to inform the
administrator the state of the switch. If the factory reset is not desired, please move
the switch back to “0” and do not power cycle the camera. The warning looks almost
exactly like the warning below…
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COMPATIBILITY
The HD-USB PTZ Camera will work with the following web browsers, soft codecs,
computer operating systems and media players. Thorough testing has been
performed by the technical staff at Vaddio to ensure that the HD-USB camera is
compatible with the elements listed below.
Compatibility - Web Browsers:
1) Internet Explorer (IE 8 and above)
2) Safari (Rev 4 and 5)
3) Safari/iOS (Rev 4 and 5)
4) Chrome (the latest and current release - auto updating)
5) FireFox (the latest and current release - auto updating)
Compatibility - Soft Codecs: HD-USB Camera shall be compatible with the following soft codecs:
Release 1.0:
1) Skype
2) MS Lync
3) Jabber
4) Polycom M100
5) Vidyo Desktop
Future Releases:
1) Google+
2) Adobe Connect
3) ClearSea
4) Web Ex
5) Apple FaceTime
3.4.3: Compatibility - Operating Systems
1) Apple OS X (10.7 and above)
2) Windows XP w/Service Pack 3 with known issues and errata
3) Windows 7
4) Linux
3.4.1: Compatibility - Media Players:
The UVC with MJPEG video shall be compatible with the industry leading PC media players.
1) Quick-Time
2) Windows Media Player (playback)
3) VLC Media Player
Other Compatibilities:
As more UC soft-client and lecture capture programs are released and gain popularity, Vaddio will provide a
continuing research and development effort to ensure the camera’s viability and compatibility with other
manufacturer’s products.
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Internal Web Pages and Control:
The internal web pages will allow control of the HD-USB and allow the user to control the camera via an internet
connection. These web pages will allow the user or administrator to set security passwords, change the IP
address if not dynamic, view diagnostics, access the firmware upgrade page and more.
To access the HD-USB’s web pages, first include your Network Administrator for the network that the camera will
be placed. Access to the internal web pages can be achieved three ways for set-up of the HD-USB’s IP address
and other administrative functions.
DHCP Set-up (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol):
DHCP Set-up (skip this section if Static IP).
If the LAN has a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server,
then the IP address, gateway and routing information will
automatically be assigned. The HD-USB software is defaulted to
DHCP. To find out the assigned IP address please have the network
administrator provide the IP address and enter that into one of the
approved browsers.
The HD-USB will attempt to dynamically obtain an IP address using
DHCP, but it will fall back to the default address of 169.254.1.1 if no
DHCP server can be found.
Static IP Set-up:
It is highly recommended that the Network Administrator is involved
on the Static IP set-up of the HD-USB camera…really.
The static IP can be assigned either through the network or directly to
a computer using a cross-over cable. Depending on the age of the
computer, you may not need a cross-over cable. Either way the steps
are the same for network or direct connect to a computer.
The default address of the HD-USB camera is 169.254.1.1 and the Subnet mask is 255.255.0.0. Different
computer OS types all have their way of doing things, but they are essentially doing the same thing, changing the
IP address so the web pages of the HD-USB are accessible.
For Windows XP Pro, the routine to get to the network settings is fairly simple. Click on the Start button > Control
Panels > Network Connections > Right Click Local Area Connection > click on Properties > click on Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) > click on Properties and IP Address and Subnet Mask numbers are displayed. It is best to
record the addresses that are in the computer so they can be re-assigned when the operation is finished.
Enter 169.254.1.2 (which is the default address 169.254.1.1 plus 1) and Subnet mask is 255.255.0.0 and click OK
> and then OK again. Bring up one of the approved web browsers (like Chrome) and enter http://169.254.1.1 and
the Log-in page will appear.
With Apple OS X (10.7 and above), the steps are a bit different but essentially the same…Go to > System
Preferences > Network > Ethernet > Configure IPv4: Manually > Enter in 169.254.1.2 and Subnet mask of
255.255.0.0 and click Apply. Bring up one of the approved web browsers (like Safari) and enter http://169.254.1.1
and the Log-in page will appear.
Windows 7 has its own set-up that is a bit different from Windows XP Pro, but similar in that the whole purpose of
the first time set up is to give the HD-USB PTZ Camera an address that can be used over and over again by
users or administrators to control the camera.
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Network or to a computer
with a Cross-over cable
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SCREEN SHOT TOUR:
Whether or not the network is DHCP and the Network Administrator has provided the DHCP address, or the
Static IP routine is used, after entering the address on the address line the Camera Controls screen will come up.
Below the functions and details are called out.
1) Pan, Tilt and Home Controls: These intuitive controls use the up/down arrows for camera tilt, the left/right
arrows for camera pan and the center button to move the camera to the home position.
2) Zoom Control: The camera’s zoom lens can be controlled with the “+” to zoom-in and the “-“ button to zoom
out.
3) Pan/Tilt and Zoom Speed Controls: The speed for both the Pan/Tilt and Zoom controls can be sped up for
longer shots with the two (2) buttons in this section. For tighter shots, it is recommended that the slower
speed is used.
4) Store Preset Button: Clicking the Store button opens up a Store Preset pop-up dialog box. To set presets,
set up the camera shot, click on choice of preset number (1 through 6). The preset is stored and the dialog
box closes.
5) Camera Presets: Six (6) presets can be recalled simply by clicking a preset nu mber.
6) Administration Menu: Clicking on the Administration menu bar, the Admin Log-in screen will appear.
Default Admin password is password.
7) Vertical: The vertical button will reduce the size of the window for the user controls and remove the menu
tabs on the left side of the screen. The vertical sizing works well when using it with a soft-client codec.
Examples of the vertical box are at the end of the tour.
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Admin Pages:
Clicking on the Admin link button will open the Log-in window. Enter the default password on this line and click on
Log-in.
After Log-in, the Admin link buttons are exposed and include Networking, Security, Diagnostics, System, Help and
Logout Admin.
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By clicking on the Networking link button, the Network Configuration and Network Interfaces are displayed. This
is where the Network administrator assigns either DHCP or a Static address and the associated parameters.
By clicking on the Security link button, the Update Password screen is displayed. The default user password is
blank and the Admin password is simply “password’. The user names are equally easy…user for User and admin
for Admin (use lower case). The Network administrator can reassign the user password and the Admin
password. There is only one User password and one Admin password.
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By clicking the Diagnostics link button, a set of self-diagnostics will be displayed. These diagnostics may help
the Vaddio technical support team diagnose a problem with the HD-USB camera.
The System link button is where the Firmware Updates will be loaded. There will be several firmware updates
and upgrades over the life of the camera.
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The Help link button informs the Administrator where to call or e-mail for Technical Support. One key part of this
screen is the System Information. Please have the system information available when calling Tech Support
Finally, the Vertical button at the top right of the camera control page reduces the size of the camera control
window and drops the menu bars to allow the controls to be open and on screen along with any soft-codec
application without taking up too much space. The Full button returns it to normal size.
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technical support. Please have on site network personnel initiate tech support calls with Vaddio only.
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Diagram: Basic Connectivity Example 1:
HD-USB Camera and a Soft-client videoconferencing system (audio is not included in this example).
HD-USB
Conferencing
Camera
USB 2.0
Port
USB 2.0 using only
UVC Drivers
USB 2.0
Port
PC with Host Application
Diagram: Connectivity Example 2:
This example uses the HD-USB PTZ Camera and Vaddio’s EasyTalk™ USB Mixer/Amp, two (2) Echo Cancelling
EasyMic™ MicPODs and Two (2) Bose Ceiling Speakers to create a complete room system using programs such
as Skype®, Jabber®, Google+®, Microsoft Lync® and others, with USB 2.0 Video and Acoustic Echo Cancelled
(AEC) Audio.
PC Video Monitor - HD
Large Screen Format
Bose FS-16F Ceiling Speakers
Optimize for Voice
ClearVIEW HD-USB
Conferencing
Camera
USB 2.0 Cable
USB 2.0 Video using
USB Video Class
(UVC) Drivers
PC HD
Video
USB 2.0 Cable
USB 2.0 Audio using
USB Audio Class
(UAC) Drivers
8 Ohm
Speaker
Cable
EasyUSB™
Mixer/AMP
Cat-5e
Cable
8 Ohm
Speaker
Cable
Cat-5e
Cable
Tower PC with Host
Application
Two (2) EasyMic MicPODs with
three (3) integrated mic elements
and three (3) Acoustic Echo
Cancellers per mic
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Diagram: H.264 Streaming Connectivity (for Release 2.0 when IP Streaming is enabled):
The HD-USB Camera has a Unicast streaming output suitable for up to six (6) concurrent users (at lower
resolutions). This configuration shows four (4) concurrent users.
H.264 STREAMING
VIDEO
Network
LAN/WAN
Internet
HD-USB PTZ CAMERA
Diagram: Connection Diagram Example using A CDN (for release 2.0 when IP is enabled):
For a Large Number of Viewers - Use a CDN Content Distribution Network such as Wowza, Amazon or iCloud
and more…
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE PROGRAM OF CHOICE:
The HD-USB PTZ Camera is compatible with many programs and media players. The following is an attempt to
generally describe the steps to plug in the HD-USB camera and get an image.
Skype Example:
1) First, with a quality USB 2.0 cable, plug the USB-B port of the camera to the
USB-A port of the computer. A pop up window on the computer monitor will
display the following:
a. Found ClearVIEW HD-USB
b. Found USB Composite Device
c. Found USB Video Device
2) Open Skype and perform the following steps:
a. Open the Tools Menu and drop down to Options
b. Click on Video Settings and under Webcam choose USB Video Device
The systems will negotiate the highest resolutions possible, depending on the computer speed, network quality,
cabling etc..., and display the video signal of the camera. The camera can be controlled with the supplied Vaddio
IR Remote Commander or through IP as described earlier through the came ras web pages.
Make a test call to ensure the system is working properly.
VLC Media Player Example:
1) Same first step as above.
2) Open VLC Media Player and perform the following steps:
a. Click on the Media menu and drop down to Open Capture Device and click it.
b. Under Device Name, go to the Video Device Name drop down and choose USB Video Device.
c. Under Options, enter the Video Size as 1280x720
d. Click on Play
e. From there, VLC needs some instruction on the aspect ratio, so click on Tools and drop down to
Aspect Ratio and drop down again to 16:9 for 720p (1280x720).
VLC is a powerful record/playback system and buffers the images so you will notice some delay in the way VLC
displays the image.
With all the compatible software available, in general terms, the video device, aspect ratio, and resolution may
need to be set manually the first time through initial set-up. Some systems are easier than others (like Skype)
and others are more technical in nature and tend to do more stuff.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Part Numbers 999-6990-000 North America, 999-6990-001 International
Video Outputs
USB Interface
Network Interface
H.264 Resolutions
(Release 2)
User Control
Supported Media
Players
Supported Browsers
Image Sensor
Minimum
Illumination
Lens/ Focal Length
Horizontal Viewing
Angle
Pan Range
Preset Positions
General Information
Operating
Temperature
Dimensions /
Weight
Software Release
Information
USB 2.0 (MJPEG)
o Resolution up to 720p/30 USB 2.0 (MJPEG)
o Use “HD VIDEO AND USB 2.0 VIDEO SELECT” rotary positions 0, 1, 4 &
5 for USB.2.0 Video only
H.264 (IP)
o Resolution up to 1080p/30 (H.264 over IP & USB 2.0 - Release 2.0)
Analog Component (YPbPr),
o Analog resolutions up to and including 1080p/60 (YPbPr)
CVBS - Analog only
o 480i and 576i (4:3, LB and SQ)
Connector: Type-B, USB 2.0 Compliant, Supported Drivers: Standard UVC device (no
custom drivers)
Connector: RJ-45, 10/100 Base-T, Supported Protocols: RTSP Streaming, HLS
Streaming (apple’s variant of HTTP streaming) - Release 2
CIF, 640x480 (VGA), 480p, 720p/30 1080p/30 (1080p Ethernet only)
Vaddio IR Remote Commander, On Screen Display for camera set-up, RS-232,
Ethernet (web page)
Windows Media Player, Apple Quick-Time and VLC Media Player
Internet Explorer 8 & 9, Safari 4 &5, Safari/iOS, Chrome, FireFox
1/3-Type Exmor High-speed,
Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor with 1.3 Megapixels
0.7 LUX (F1.6, 50IRE)
19X Optical Zoom, F=4.5mm wide to 85mm tele (F1.6-F2.9),
Min. Focus Distance 1.0m
58.1° Wide End to 3.2°
Tele End - 16:9 Format
Pan: +170 degrees to -170 degrees, Tilt:
+90 degrees to -30 degrees,
Invertible for Ceiling Mount
16 (internal), 6 recalled via IR Remote
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) / 20% to 80% Relative Humidity
7.81” (198.37mm) H x 6.67” (169.42mm) W x 7.057” (179.25. mm) D / 6.04 lbs.
(2.7397kg.)
Release 1.0: Includes USB 2.0 Outputs and Analog Outputs simultaneously on and
ready to use. Ethernet control via an internal web page and upgrading software
capability is active.
Release 2.0: H.264 Streaming will be activated for Ethernet port.
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COMPLIANCE AND CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: CLEARVIEW HD-USB PTZ CAMERA
Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations:
FCC Part15, Sections 15.107, 15.109 Subpart B Class A
ICES-003 ISSUE 4, 2004 Class A
EN55022 A1 2007 Class A
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Class A
IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009 Class A
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Class A
FCC Part 15 Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15, Subpart B, of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ICES-003 Compliance
ICES-003, Issue 4: 2004
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de la classe B préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
European Compliance
This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions a nd
Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Standard(s) To Which Conformity Is Declared:
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN55024/A2:2003 Information Technology Equipment
Immunity Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 + Amendments A1: 1998 + A2: 2001 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008 Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4: 2004 + Corrigendum 2006 Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5: 2006 Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6: 2009 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-8: 2010 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11: Second Edition: 2004 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and Fluctuations
IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009 Information technology equipment - Safety
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Information technology equipment - Safety
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WARRANTY INFORMATION: (See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on vaddio.com for complete details):
Hardware* Warranty: One year limited warranty on all parts. Vaddio warrants this product against d efects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from t he day of purchase from Va ddio. If Vaddio receives notice of such defects during
the warranty period, they will, at their option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Please see Vaddio’s
Service Terms and Conditions at vaddio.com for specific details and policies.
Exclusions: The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: improper or inadequate maintenance by the
customer, customer applied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or misuse, operation outside the normal
environmental specifications for the product, use of the incorrect power supply, improper installation (plugging things in
wrong), improper extension of the power supply cable or improper site operation and maintenance.
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or pro ducts without charge if the unit is under
warranty and is found to be defective. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The
cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a tech nician an d confirmed by the customer prior to repair. All components
must be returned for testing as a complete unit. Vaddio will not accept res ponsibilit y for shipm ent after it has left the pr emises.
Vaddio will only advance replace out of box failures or r andom equipment failures up to 30 days after the purchase date (not
the install date).
Vaddio Technical Support: Vaddio technicians will determine and discuss with the customer the criteria for repair costs
and/or replacement. Vaddio Technical Support can be contacted through one of the follo wing resources: e-mail support at
support@vaddio.com or online at www.vaddio.com.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number: Before returning a product for repair or replacement, request an RMA from
Vaddio’s technical support. Provide a technician with a return phone number, e-mail address, shipping address, and product
serial numbers and describe the reason for repairs or retur ns as well as the date of purchase and proof of purchase. Include
your assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio. Write your assigned RMA number on the clearly on the
shipping label when returning the product. All products returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge without
exception.
Voided Warranty: The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the product has been
disassembled or damaged through misuse, accident, modifications, or unauthoriz ed repai r. Cutting the po wer supply cabl e on
the secondary side (low voltage side) to extend the power to the device voids the warranty for that device.
Shipping and Handling: Vaddio will not pay for inbound shipping transportation or insurance charges or accept any
responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit. Vaddio will pay for outbound shipping, transportation, and
insurance charges for all items under warranty but will not assume responsibility for loss and/or damage by the outbound
freight carrier. If the return shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection
by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.
Products Not Under Warranty: Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of warranty
products.
*Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
Other General Information:
Care and Cleaning
Do not attempt to take this product apart at any time. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
Do not spill liquids in the product
Keep this device away from food and liquid
For smears or smudges on the product, wipe with a clean, soft cloth
Use a lens cleaner on the lens
Do not use any abrasive chemicals.
Operating and Storage Conditions:
Do not store or operate the device under the following conditions:
Temperatures above 40°C (104°F) or temperatures below 0°C (32°F)
High humidity, condensing or wet environments
In Swimming Pools
In inclement weather
Dry environments with an excess of static discharge
In a Semi Tractor Trailer or Refrigerator Truck
Under severe vibration
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APPENDIX 1: COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATION
Communication Speed: 9600 bps (default)
Start bit: 1
Stop bit: 1
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
No Flow control
12345678
NOTE: The Vaddio ClearVIEW HD-USB Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to the Sony® VISCA™ command set and is not
compatible with Vaddio Joysticks. This is an abbreviated Command set intended to give external control systems basic control over the
camera. This list is not the same list as found in the other ClearVIEW (HD-18, HD-19 and HD-20) cameras.
HD-USB Command List
Command Set Command Command Packet Comments
Address Set Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address Set (Daisy chain)
IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF IF Clear
Command Cancel 8x 2p FF p:socket number(1,2)
CAM_Power On
Off(Standby)
CAM_Zoom Stop
Tele(Standard)
Wide(Standard)
Tele(Variable)
Wide(Variable)
Direct
Direct(Variable)
CAM_Focus Stop
Far(Standard)
Near(Standard)
Far(Variable)
Near(Variable)
AutoFocus
ManualFocus
Auto/Manual
Direct
CAM_Backlight On
Off
CAM_Memory Reset
Set
Recall
Pan-tiltDrive Up
Down
Left
Right
UpLeft
UpRight
DownLeft
DownRight
Stop
Absolute Position
Home
Reset
Tally On
Off
Preset Pan Speed Pan/Tilt/Zoom Speed 81 01 7E 01 0B WW SS ZZ FF WW: Pan Speed (0x01-0x18)
*Zoom and Focus Data:
CAM_Zoom: Range(0x000–0x6B3)
CAM_Focus: Range (0x000-0xC000) dependent on Zoom Position
**Additional Information:
Pan Range: 8044 – 7FBC (-32,700 to +32,700)
Tilt Range: E891 – 4C2B (-5,999 to +19,499)
8x 01 04 00 02 FF
8x 01 04 00 03 FF
8x 01 04 07 00 FF
8x 01 04 07 02 FF
8x 01 04 07 03 FF
8x 01 04 07 2p FF
8x 01 04 07 3p FF
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 7E 01 4A 0v 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 08 00 FF
8x 01 04 08 02 FF
8x 01 04 08 03 FF
8x 01 04 08 2p FF
8x 01 04 08 3p FF
8x 01 04 38 02 FF
8x 01 04 38 03 FF
8x 01 04 38 10 FF
8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 33 02 FF
8x 01 04 33 03 FF
8x 01 04 3F 00 0p FF
8x 01 04 3F 01 0p FF
8x01 04 3F 02 0p FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 01 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 02 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 02 FF
8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 03 FF
81 01 06 02 VV WW
0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z FF
0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z FF
8x 01 06 04 FF
81 01 06 05 FF
8x 01 7E 01 0A 00 02 FF
8x 01 7E 01 0A 00 03 FF
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Pin # RJ-45 RS-232 and IR Out Pins
1) Unused
2) Unused
3) Unused
4) Unused
5) Unused
6) GND (GND of IR Short Range - Pin 3)
7) RXD (from TXD of control source)
8) TXD (to RXD of control source)
Power On/Off
pqrs: Zoom Position*
v:(Speed) 0-7
pqrs: Focus position*
p:Memory No(=0-0xe)
WW: Pan Speed (0x01-0x18)
VV:Tilt Speed(0x01-0x14)
YYYY: Pan Position**
ZZZZ: Tilt Position**
SS:Tilt Speed(0x01-0x14)
ZZ:Zoom Speed(0-7);
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HD-USB Inquiry List
Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments
CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqr: 0-0x6B3
CAM_FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position
CAM_BacklightModeInq 8x 09 04 33 FF y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 0p FF p:Preset 0-0xf
Pan-TiltMaxSpeedInq 8x 09 06 11 FF y0 50 pp qq FF pp:Pan 0x01-0x18
Pan-tiltPositionInq 8x 09 06 12 FF FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0q FF pppp: Pan 0x8044-0x7FB2
TallyInq 8x 09 7E 01 0A FF y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
PresetSpeedInq 8x 09 7E 01 0B FF y0 50 pp qq rr FF pp:Pan 0x01-0x18
Motor Config 8x 09 7E 01 70 FF y0 50 00 FF
y0 50 01 FF
On
Off(Standby)
On
Off
qq:Tilt 0x01-0x14
qqqq: Tilt 0xE890-0x4C2C
On
Off
qq:Tilt 0x01-0x14
rr:Zoom 0x00-0x07
Hard Motor Stops
Soft Motor Stops
HD-USB System Notes:
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to change without notice. Vaddio, ClearVIEW, EZCamera, EasyTalk, EasyMic, EasyUSB and PowerRite are trademarks of Vaddio. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners. Document 342-0437 Rev. A
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