VADDIO RoboSHOT 12 999-9920-000, RoboSHOT 12 999-9920-001 Installation And User Manual

Installation and User Guide

VADDIO™ ROBOSHOT™ 12 USB CAMERA

Enterprise-Class,

High Definition PTZ Conferencing Camera with simultaneous
USB 3.0, IP (H.264) Streaming and HDMI Outputs, Tri-Synchronous™ Motion and
Wide Angle 12X Optical Zoom Lens

RoboSHOT 12 USB Part Numbers:
999-9920-000 (North America)
999-9920-001 (International)

© 2015 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. RoboSHOT 12 USB Manual, Firmware Release 1.0.1 - Document Number 342-0981 Rev B

RoboSHOT 12 USB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking the Camera Systems .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera ............................................................................................................................. 6

Image: RoboSHOT 12 USB Rear Panel Connections. ........................................................................................................ 7

Basic Application Diagrams .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration - UCC Application ..................................................................................................... 8

Setting up the RoboSHOT ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

Drawing: DIP Switch and Resolution Label on the Bottom of the RoboSHOT 12 USB ........................................................ 8

Setting the RoboSHOT Switch Gear: ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Dip Switch Settings Further Explained: .................................................................................................................................... 9

Setting the RoboSHOT 12 USB Resolution with the Rotary Switch ......................................................................................... 9

Installation Basics:........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Controlling the Camera .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

IR Remote Commander ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Telnet* Control Example .................................................................................................................................................... 11

RS-232 Control ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Built-in Webserver Control ................................................................................................................................................. 11

So Far ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Software and OS Compatibility .................................................................................................................................................. 11

USB 3.0 UVC Drivers ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Table: Supported USB 3.0 UVC Resolutions Uncompressed ........................................................................................... 12

Table: Supported USB 2.0 UVC Resolutions Uncompressed ........................................................................................... 12

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able: Supported Resolutions in Firmware Release 1.0.1 RoboSHOT 12 USB ................................................................ 12

The RoboSHOT 12 USB Screen Shot Tour ............................................................................................................................... 13

DHCP IP Set-up (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ....................................................................................................... 13

Static IP Set-up: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Screen Shot: Login ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Screen Shot: Camera Control Page .................................................................................................................................. 14

Screen Shot: Storing Presets ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Screen Shot: Admin login from the Camera Control Page ................................................................................................ 16

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings ................................................................................................................... 17

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels ........................................................................................................................ 18

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - USB 3.0 and IP Streaming Video Page ................................................................................ 19

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - DHCP Network Configuration ............................................................................................... 20

Screen SHOT: Admin Menu - Static IP Configuration ....................................................................................................... 20

Screen SHOT: Admin Menu - Security .............................................................................................................................. 21

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................... 21

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System ................................................................................................................................. 22

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update Confirmation ............................................................................................................. 23

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update in Progress ............................................................................................................... 23

Screen Shot - Admin Menu - Help ...................................................................................................................................... 24

General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

Communication Specification ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Comman

RoboSHOT Telnet Serial Command API ................................................................................................................................... 32

Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity - RoboSHOT 12 USB Camera ......................................................................... 38

Warranty Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 39

d Setting Values ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Exposure Control.................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Telnet Command List ............................................................................................................................................................. 32

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VERVIEW

The Vaddio RoboSHOT 12 USB Camera is an Enterprise Class,
high definition PTZ conferencing camera with very high quality
imaging, truly fine detail and exceptional color reproduction.
With simultaneous USB 3.0 and IP Streaming (H.264)
capabilities with an HDMI video output, this camera offers
integrators, dealers and end users with an incredible
improvement over other conferencing cameras available today.

The RoboSHOT 12 is perfect for small to medium sized
conference rooms, training rooms or classrooms and provides
incomparable support for applications especially in UC
conferencing, videoconferencing, distance learning, lecture
capture, telepresence and more!

The key features of the RoboSHOT cameras are Tri­Synchronous Motion, the silent direct drive pan/tilt motors,
advanced Exmor® image sensor, wide angle 12X lens, built-in
web server and an advanced ISP (image signal processor).

The lens, image sensor and ISP combination are the real magic behind this camera’s remarkabl e video performance
characteristics. The lens is a multi-element, glass lens featuring a 12X optical zoom with a 73° wide horizontal field
of view. The latest generation Exmor® 1/2.8”, 2.38 Megapixel, Full HD (native 1080p/60) high-speed, low noise
CMOS image sensor combined with the new ISP produces vivid and realistic color with ve ry fast, razor sh arp auto ­focus routine.

The Tri-Synchronous Motion algorithm in the RoboSHOT camera s is capable of moving all three (pan, tilt and zoom)
axes simultaneously. The algorithm calculates the position and velocity of the smooth, direct-drive motor
movements between the presets so pan, tilt and zoom arrive at the preset subject simultaneously, which finally
allows for smooth and manageable on-air camera movements. Yep, there’s no more pan/tilt, then zoom like other
PTZ cameras available today.

The RoboSHOT 12 USB has an PoE+ GB Ethernet port and a built-in web
server, which allows the user to power the camera and control the camera’s
functions with an internal web page with any browser from anywhere in the
world, over the IP network, while watching the RSTP IP video stream. This
feature is perfect for remote management, network operating centers and
overall IT control. Telnet, IR Remote and RS-232 control for the camera are
available to satisfy almost any, if not all, system control requirements.

The RoboSHOT 12 USB camera was designed for the times and represents
a new era in specifying and integrating professional quality cameras into UC
Conferencing and Pro AV system configurations. The features, flexibility and
the value of the RoboSHOT 12 USB conferencing camera is unparalleled in
today’s PTZ camera market. All this and it’s made in the USA, at the Vaddio
HQ in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Intended Use:

Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and tested
for use indoors with the power supply provided. The use of a power supply other than the one provided or outdoor
operation hasn’t been tested and may damage the device and/or create an unsafe operating condition.

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 (DWG and PDF) for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded
from www.vaddio.com free of charge.

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Image: RoboSHOT 12 USB, HD PTZ

on Supplied Thin Profile Wall Mount

Example: Built-in Camera Control Web Page

RoboSHOT 12 USB

Important Safeguards:

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been drop ped o r damage d.
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 or extended DC
power supplies will void any and all warranties.

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NPACKING THE CAMERA SYSTEMS

Carefully remove the product and all of the included parts from the packaging. Identify the following parts:

RoboSHOT 12 USB System

Part Number: 999-9920-000

One (1) RoboSHOT 12 USB HD PTZ Camera
One (1) Vaddio IR Remote Commander
One (1) 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp Switching Power Supply
One (1) North American AC Cord Set
One (1) Thin Profile Wall Mount & Mounting Hardware
One (1) EZCamera™ Control Adapter
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 3.0 Cable
One (1) Quick Start Guide

Note: Full Manuals are downloaded from vaddio.com

RoboSHOT 12 USB System

Part Number: 999-9920-001

One (1) RoboSHOT 12 USB HD PTZ Camera
One (1) Vaddio IR Remote Commander
One (1) 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp Switching Power Supply
One (1) Euro Power Cord
One (1) UK Power Cord
One (1) Thin Profile Wall Mount & Mounting Hardware
One (1) EZCamera™ Control Adapter
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 3.0 Cable
One (1) Quick Start Guide

Note: Full Manuals are downloaded from vaddio.com

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Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera

Camera Front View with Feature Call-outs

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1) Camera and Zoom Lens: This RoboSHOT model features a 12X optical zoom lens (12X in Supe r-Wide mode
and 10X in normal mode) that is built around an Exmor 1/2.8-Type, high-speed, low noise image sen sor with a total
of 2.38 megapixels for exceptionally precise HD video image acquisition in a small to medium sized conference
room.

2) Camera Support Arm: The RoboSHOT cameras use a single co ntrol arm for pan and tilt movements. Bo th
ends of the cast control arm are anchored with silent and smooth BLDC (brushless DC) direct drive motors. These
motors provide ultra-accurate and fast camera positioning and are capable of the slowest of crawls, which are
suitable for on-air use.

3) IR Sensors: IR sensors are built into the front of the RoboSHOT to receive IR signals from the IR Remote
Commander supplied with the camera. The IR sensors sit behind the Makrolon IR Windo w on the front of the base.

4) Multi-Color LED:

The multi-colored LED indicates the use states of the camera:

 Purple LED is for Boot-up and Standby modes.
 Blue LED is for normal operation and is a power on, ready condition.
 The blue LED will blink when the camera receives a valid IR command.
 Solid red LED is to indicate a tally function illuminating when the camera is on-air.
 Blinking red LED indicates a fault condition.
 Yellow LED illuminates during a firmware update.

5) Logo: Really Cool Logo Badge (RCLB) is located on the IR Window.

6) Camera Base: Cast zinc alloy base for strength and stability, powder coated for toughness with fine texture.

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Image: RoboSHOT 12 USB Rear Panel Connections.

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1) Power Connector: 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp power input on an EIAJ-04 connector with a positive center.

2) Network PoE+ RJ-45: The PoE+ Gb Ethernet port allows the camera to be powered from a PoE+ network

switch or power injector, controlled from embedded web server with a web brow ser or throug h a Telnet sessi on. It
also will IP Video in a RTSP format with H.264 compression up to 1080p/30. Note: for RoboSHOT 12 USB Release

1.0.0, 1080p is the only active IP (H.264) streaming resolution available. More resolutions will be added in the next
software releases.

3) USB 3.0 Port: This port will stream uncompressed UVC (USB Video Class) standard video up to 1080p. The
camera will detect the connection to a USB 2.0 video port and provide standard resolution video to the host PC
that USB 2.0 can handle (640x480, 360p/30, 240p/30, 320x240 and 180p). Many UC clients will not ask for more
than standard resolutions such as these.

4) HDMI VIDEO SELECT: A rotary switch allows the user to choose the HDMI video output resolution. See the
Switch Settings page for additional information.

5) Camera Setting DIP Switch: DIP switch settings for IR remote frequency, baud rate and image flip can be
configured on these switches. See the Switch Settings page for additional information.

6) HDMI Video Output: This is the HDMI video output (what else can you say?).

7) RS-232 Port (Color Coded Blue): The RS-232 port accepts modified VISCA protocol for camera control over

a Cat-5/5e/6 cable.

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ASIC APPLICATION DIAGRAMS

Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration - UCC Application

RoboSHOT 12 USB, EasyUSB™ Mixer/Amp, EasyMic™, UC Conferencing Application, Monitors and Speakers make up this UCC Application.
Near-end and Far-end video is simulated.

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ETTING UP THE ROBO

SHOT

The RoboSHOT 12 USB HDMI video resolution is set with The HDMI VIDEO SELECT rotary switch (previous
page) the USB 3.0 Resolution is negotiated with the host PC and application and the IP resolution is set with the
embedded web server. There is also a set of eight (8) DIP switches that determine certain camera functions. The
HDMI resolutions and switch functions are on a metalized polyester label, next to the warp plasma conduit on the
bottom of the camera

Drawing: DIP Switch and Resolution Label on the Bottom of the RoboSHOT 12 USB

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Setting the RoboSHOT Switch Gear:

1) Set the desired and available HD output resolution for the camera with the Rotary Switch.

2) Set the IR control frequency of the camera if it is to respond to the IR remote control.

3) The IR reception from the IR Remote Commander can be turned off. The default is ON.

4) If inverting the camera, turn the IMAGE FLIP ON (SW4).

5) For the RoboSHOT 12X model only, set the Super-wide mode to ON for a 12X, 73º horizontal super-wide
angle of view. Normal mode will produce 67.2º horizontal field of view (HFOV).

6) Set the Baud Rate DIP switch (SW6) to 9600bps for most applications. The default is 9600 bps.

7) Setting all DIP switches DOWN with a power cycle loads the default camera settings. Return DIPs to

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desired operating position after power cycle

Note: Switches 7 & 8 are reserved for future use.

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Dip Switch Settings Further Explained:

 IR 1, 2 and 3 (SW 1 &2): A single IR remote has the capability of operating up to three

different PTZ cameras in a room. Use these selector DIP switches and the selector
buttons at the top of the IR remote to select the frequency.

 IR ON/OFF (SW3): Turn off the IR reception when only using RS-232 control, Telnet control or controlling the

camera from the web server. The IR is defaulted to ON. Hint: Turning off the IR may be confusing to the users
that grab the remote and expect the camera to respond, instead it will seem busted, which is never good.

 Image Flip (SW4): To invert the camera, turn the IMAGE FLIP ON (switch down).
 Super-Wide Mode: Super-wide works only with the RoboSHOT 12 model and allows the camera to switch

from 67.3º wide end HFOV to a Super Wide 73º wide end HFOV.

 Baud Rate (SW6): The options for baud rate are either 9600 or 38,400 bps. The 9600 bps works best with

Cat-5e over distance. Use 38,400 bps for short control lines only.

 DIP Switches (SW7 & 8): Not used for operation, please leave these DIP switches up or in the OFF position.

Setting the RoboSHOT 12 USB Resolution with the Rotary Switch

 For HDMI, set the desired HD resolution with the HDMI VIDEO SELECT rotary switch on the back of the camera.
 For USB 3.0 streaming, the Host PC’s OS and conferencing/recording application will negotiate the streaming

resolution. Some applications will the highest possible resolution that the camera and PC can use while others
pick lower resolutions and use the video content as an auxiliary input where the data has priority. Just
remember that the USB resolutions are always negotiated

 For the IP Stream (RTSP format with H.264 compression), the resolution is set over the Ethernet network via

the RoboSHOT’s web server on the Streaming menu page.

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NSTALLATION BASICS:

The RoboSHOT cameras include a Thin Profile Wall Mount for…wall mounting the camera. There are options for
IN-Wall™ mounts and IN-Ceiling™ Half-Recessed mount as well.

Step 1: Determine Camera Mount Location

When locating the camera, consider viewing angles, lighting conditions, possible
line of site obstructions and check for in-wall or in-ceiling obstructions where the
camera is to be mounted. Always pick a mounting location to optimize the
performance of the camera. Please locate the camera to enable easy positioning
of the camera body with the ability to point down and away from the ceiling and a
pile of fluorescent lighting cells. Cameras generally don’t like to be swamped with
fluorescent light and nobody sits or stands on the ceiling anyway.

Step 2: After determining the optimum location of the camera system, pull and route the required cables from the
camera location back to the PC, network, monitor, switcher or other video destination. The connections can be
routed through the back of the mount, into the wall, or through the bottom of the mount and drop down behind a
monitor to hide the cables. The following connections are available:
a) HDMI Video, which is great for testing if the video is present and troubleshooting USB or IP streaming issues.

Like the example on the previous page, it can be used as a near end (self-view) monitor or for a variety of other
applications.

b) USB 3.0 Streaming Video (UC Conferencing)
c) IP Streaming Video (RTSP format with H.264 compression)
d) DC Power on a 12 VDC, 3 Amp EIAJ-04 Connector
Connect any or all of the video outputs for whatever application is used.

Step 3: The Thin Profile Wall Mount Bracket’s mounting holes are slotted and are 90° opposing to provide easy
leveling. If mounting to Drywall, hold the mount to the wall and using a level, level it. Mark the center of the slotted
holes. Install the provided wall anchors and attach the mount to the anchors. If the mount is to be mounted on a
2-gang wall box, use the screws supplied with the wall box cover plate to attach Thin Profile Wall Mount Bracket.

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Step 4: Place the camera on the mount and connect the desired cables for the application. Check the level again
to avoid any of those weird Batman camera angles. Use the provided ¼”-20 x .375 mounting screw to attach the
Camera to the mount. The cables are fed through the cable management slots (back or bottom) provided by all
Vaddio mounting options.

Step 5: After connecting the desired video cables, plug in the camera’s 12 VDC, 3.0 Amp po wer supply A C power
cord to an electrical outlet. The camera will boot up and the motors will start up and initialize. The process may
look a little spazzy, but it is normal for these direct drive BLDC motors. In a few seconds, the camera will settle
down and appear normal. When an image is available, the camera is ready to accept control information from the
IR remote control or RS-232, Telnet or internal web server.

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ONTROLLING THE CAMERA

IR Remote Commander

The following functions are accessible with the Vaddio IR remote:

 Camera Power On/Off (Toggle on/off same button)
 Back Light Compensation (Toggle on/off same button)

 Data Screen: Toggle on/off the OSD for the RoboSHOT’s IP/MAC Address

 Camera Select (the remote can operate 3 cameras (with 3-IR Freq.)
 Pan/Tilt and Home controls with Reverse and Std. Pan direction
 Pan/Tilt Reset
 Auto Focus (Toggle on/off same button)
 Zoom In/Out controls Wide & Telephoto

 Fast speed controls (W & T)

Vaddio
IR Remote
Commander

 Slow speed controls (W & T)

 Manual Focus On/Off control (Toggle on/off same button)

 Near (-) adjustment
 Far (+) adjustment

 Six (6) pan/tilt/zoom positioning presets (1 through 6)
 Preset Set (store)
 Preset Reset (clear)
 Red LED that indicates IR Transmission and battery level

The IR Remote operational characteristics are as follows:

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Finding the Camera’s IP/MAC Address: Use the data screen button on the remote to turn on and off the IP and
MAC address. When turned on the Address will remain on the screen for 30 seconds.

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Preset Activation: IR Remote is limited to executing Presets 1 through 6.

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Tri-Sync Speed on Preset: If a global Tri-Sync speed is stored in the preset in the internal web pages by the
user/admin, then that speed is used. If no Tri-Sync speed is used, then a default medium speed will be used.



Preset Store: IR Remote is limited to positional (PTZ) type presets. To set a preset, position the camera, hold
down the Preset Button and touch the one of the preset numbered buttons 1 through 6.

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Telnet* Control Example

The following *Telnet commands are available through the Ethernet Port.

 Camera Home
 Camera Pan (left, right and speed - real-time operation)
 Camera Tilt (up, down and speed - real-time operation)
 Camera Zoom (zoom in/out/stop and speed - real-time operation)
 Camera Store Preset (Gets or Sets 12 presets with global relative PTZ [Tri-Sync] speed control to destination)
 Camera Image (Gets or sets current image control values, sets in 1 of 3 CCU presets)

(AWB or manual w/Red and Blue gain, BLC on/off, Auto Iris or manual with Iris value and Gain, Detail and
Chroma)

 Camera Sleep (Gets or sets standby power mode - camera has to us less power in this mode)
 Exit (ends Telnet session)
 Help (displays CLISH syntax)
 History (command history)
 Network Ping (send ICMP ECHO_REQUEST to net work hosts)
 Network Settings (Gets MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and NTP server address)
 Streaming (
 System Factory Reset
 System Reboot
 Version (system version information)
 Exit

*Please see the full and actual Telnet command list at the end of this manual.

Method used to get or set the current streaming settings)

RS-232 Control

The RoboSHOT has an API for control of the camera’s operating functions over RS-232. Vaddio RoboSHOT
Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to, the Sony® VISCA™ command set in order to be compatible with
several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported and there are many Vaddio specific
commands in the following Command and Inquiry Lists

Built-in Webserver Control

The RoboSHOT camera platform uses a Linux OS and has a built-in web server. The internal web page s will allow
control of the attached camera via an Ethernet network connection.

SO FAR

The RoboSHOT camera has an embedded webserver for system configuratio n and co ntrol. A network conne ction
is required for camera configuration, camera control and Telnet

Next, for your reading enjoyment, a Software/OS Compatibility section and a Screen Shot tour has be prepared for
the RoboSHOT 12 USB camera.

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OFTWARE AND OS COMPATIBILITY

The RoboSHOT 12USB will work with the following web browsers, soft codecs,
computer operating systems and media players:

Compatibility - Web Browsers:

1) Internet Explorer (IE 8 to 11)

2) Safari (Rev 6 and 7)

3) Chrome (the latest and current release - auto updating)

4) Firefox (the latest and current release - auto updating)

UC Soft Client Compatibility: The RoboSHOT 12 USB is a standard USB Video Class (UVC) imaging device
with native support in Windows, Mac OS, and Linux operating systems. Interoperability testing was conducted on
some of the major UC clients to validate operations within a UC session. Below is a listing UC clients tested along
with any findings observed. Please do not interpret this list as the only UC clients that work with the RoboSHOT
12 USB. The RoboSHOT 12 USB should work with any software application designed to interface with standard
UVC device drivers.

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Table: Tested UC Soft Clients

Soft Client

Skype for Business (Lync) 15.0.4X No issue found
Skype Mac OS 10.8 & below- Video can occasionally freeze.
Google Hangouts No issues found
Cisco WebEx WBS 29 No issues found
Cisco Spark No issues found
Cisco Jabber No issues found
GoToMeeting 7.2.0 No issues found
Zoom Mac OS 10.8 & below - Default to 720 in video settings needs to be

Adobe Connect 9 No issues found

ersion Findings

uncheck or video can occasionally freeze.

Compatibility: Media Players:

The UVC and IP with H.264 video are compatible with the industry leading PC media players.

 Quick-Time
 VLC Media Player
 Real Player

Compatibility: Operating Systems

 Apple OS X (10.7 and above)
 Windows 7 & 8, Windows XP w/Service Pack 3 with known issues and errata
 Linux

USB 3.0 UVC Drivers

The USB 3.0 UVC (USB Video Class) video driver resolution table is an internal list of resolutions available for the Host PC and
the camera to negotiate and use for any approved/tested USB applicatio n. Typically, the highest resolution possible bet ween
both the PC and RoboSHOT 12 USB is used. However, not all OS and application combinations are altogether typical.

Table: Supported USB 3.0 UVC Resolutions Uncompressed

Format Resolution Frame Rate Aspect Ratio Notes

YUY2

1080p 60 16:9 1080p/60 is not implemented in Release 1.0.0
1080p 30/15 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

720p (1280 x 720) 60/30/15 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

960 x 540 (qHD) 30/15 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

848 x 480 30./5 ~16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant
704 x 576 30/15 4CIF (PAL)
640 x 480 30/15 4:3

640 x 360 (360p) 60/15/30 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

424 x 240 30/15 ~16:9 *15 FPS - Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant
352 x 288 30/15 CIF (PAL)
352 x 240 3015 SIF
320 x 240 3015 4:3

180p (320x180) 30/15 16:9 *15 FPS - Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

Table: Supported USB 2.0 UVC Resolutions Uncompressed

Below is a table of Video Resolutions supported when connecting a RoboSHOT 12 USB to a USB 2.0 port:

Format Resolution Frame Rate Aspect Ratio Notes

YUY2

960 x 540 (qHD) 30/15 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

848 x 480 30./5 ~16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant
704 x 576 30/15 4CIF (PAL)
640 x 480 30/15 4:3

640 x 360 (360p) 60/15/30 16:9 *30 FPS Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

424 x 240 30/15 ~16:9 *15 FPS - Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant
352 x 288 30/15 CIF (PAL)
352 x 240 3015 SIF
320 x 240 3015 4:3

180p (320x180) 30/15 16:9 *15 FPS - Microsoft Lync Video Capture Rev. G Compliant

Table: Supported IP Streaming Resolutions in Firmware Release 1.0.1 RoboSHOT 12 USB

Format Compression Resolutions Frame Rates Aspect Ratio

RTSP H.264 Video

1080p 30/25/15 16:9

720p 60/30/25/15 16:9

704 x 576 60/30/25/15 4CIF (~5:4)
720 x 480p 60/30/25/15 3:2
640 x 480p 60/30/25/15 4:3

360p (640x360) 60/30/25/15 16:9

352 x 288p 60/30/25/15 CIF (~5:4)

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THE ROBOSHOT 12 USB SCREEN SHOT TOUR

The RoboSHOT12 USB camera platform uses a Linux OS and has a built-in web server. The internal web pages
will allow control of the attached camera via an Ethernet network connection. These web pages will allow the user
or administrator to control the camera, set PTZ presets, set security passwords, change the IP address, view
diagnostics, access the firmware upgrade page and more!

DHCP IP 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 software is defaulted to DHCP and 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:

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 connection to a computer. The default
address of the camera is 169.254.1.1 and the Subnet mask is 255.255.0.0. Different computer OS types all have their own way of doing things

(without question), but they are essentially doing the same stuff, changing the IP address so the web pages of the RoboSHOT are accessible

Screen Shot: Login

The RoboSHOT webserver is intended as a user’s camera control page at one level, and an administrator’s
management tool at another level, which requires password authentication for access. The Log in Page will appear
if there is a user name assigned by the administrator. Assigning a user name can limit access to the admin menus
by a general user.
 By default, the User name is: user, and the password for the User account is: password. The Administrator

can set the name and password for the User account.

 By default, the Admin user name is: admin, and the password for the admin account is: password

 If a user or an admin logs in through this screen, then the next page shown will be the camera control page.
 The user will only have access to the camera control page.
 The Admin will have complete access to all web pages.

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Screen Shot: Camera Control Page

This web page provides access to the camera controls for the User and the Admin.

1) Pan, Tilt and Home Controls : These intuitive controls use the up/dow n and diagonal arrow s for camera pan and tilt. The center
button will 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 “-“ to zoom out.

3) Focus Control: Click on the Focus button to move to manual focus. A pop-up window will present with the controls. Unclick

Auto Focus and use the “+” and “-“ to move the focus to the near or far end. Click the corner x to shut the window. Default is
always auto, unless it’s changed.

4) Standby: The Standby control puts the camera in low power mode and effectively puts the RoboSHO T to sleep. The camera will
pan 90º from center and 30º downward (to not collect dust on the lens). When the camera is inverted (ceiling mounted) the camera
will pan 90º from center and 30º downward. If the system is on, then the button will be blue and controls will be visible. If the
button is red, no controls are accessible and the screen states: Device is in standby. Click to power-up, then you’ll know what to
do.

5) Pan/Tilt and Zoom Speed Controls: The speed for both the Pan/Tilt and Zoom controls can be adjusted with the three (3) sliders
in this section. For tighter shots, it is recommended that the slower speed is used. These controls are for real-time camera
movements only.

6) Camera Presets: Twelve (12) camera position presets can be recalled simply by clicking a preset number.

7) 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 12). The preset is stored and the dialog box closes. The Store Preset dialog
bow will prompt the operator to enter the Tri-Sync speed to the stored camera preset and if the current color settings are to be
stored with the preset too (see the next page).

8) CCU Scenes: The user has access to the CCU scenes set and stored on the Admin pages. There are three (3) user definable
presets and six (6) presets preconfigured by the technical folks at Vaddio (really Scott set them all) that are meant to be used in
certain lighting scenarios. These lighting presets included: Automatic, Incandescent Hi, Incandescent Lo, Fluorescent Hi,
Fluorescent Lo and Outdoor.

9) Administration Menu: By clicking on the Administration menu bar, the Admin Login screen will appear.

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Screen Shot: Storing Presets

1) Store Preset: When the Store Preset button is clicked (point 7 on previous page), the Store Preset dialog pops into

existence. To save the current camera shot, click one of the Preset buttons (1 through 12), the button will be
highlighted and the dialog box will present the Tri-Sync controls and if the CCU setting are to be kept with the preset.

2) Save with Tri-Sync and Setting the Tri-Sync Speed: The Tri-Synchronous Motion algorithm in the RoboSHOT
cameras is capable of moving all three (pan, tilt and zoom) axes simultaneously. The algorithm calculates the PTZ
position so pan, tilt and zoom arrive at the preset subject simultaneously. Tri-Sync speed is speed at which all other
presets will use to get to the preset being stored. All axes will launch at the same time and if the next preset position
is not too close or too far, axes should simultaneously arrive at the preset location. Storing the preset with Tri-Sync
is fairly straight forward. Here’s a quick method to set Tri-Sync:
a) Position the first preset, click on Store Preset and click on Preset 1. Check the Save with Tri-Sync box. Move

the tri-Sync speed slider to about the approximate position above (about 1/3 up the speed scale). This is the
speed that all the other presets will use to get to this Preset 1. The speed is stored with the destination preset.
Click on Save to store the camera location and Tri-Sync speed.

b) Set another camera position, and try a different pan, tilt and zoom position and click on Store Preset. Click on

Preset 2 through 12, click on the Save with Tri-Sync box and set the slider to about ½ way this time and click on
Save. These two presets are stored with different preset destination speeds.

c) Click between these two recently stored presets and note the different speeds applied to the 2 presets.

Tri-Sync Notes: If a preset is very close to the previous preset, like within10º with no chan ge in zoom , it certainly
doesn’t need to be Tri-Sync’d. If a preset is super-fast and off-air, T ri-Sync won’t be of much use either. T ri-Sync
is a cool tool to set for on-air shots, but the process of setting the speeds will need some practice.

3) Store with Current Color Settings: To save the currently assigned CCU scenes settings, check this box.

4) Click Save or Cancel to exit this pop-up dialog box.

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Screen Shot: Admin login from the Camera Control Page

On the security page, which will be reviewed at a bit later in the tour, allows the Admin to set the system to allow
automatic guest access to the main camera control page. If guest access is turned on by the Admin, then system
will open to the camera control page and an additional Admin Login is provided.

The default Admin password is: password.

Admin

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings

Once the Admin logs in, then all the admin menu buttons appear on the left side of the screen. The first menu
after camera controls is Camera Settings.

1) Load Preset at Startup: Check this box to move the camera to a predefined preset location when the camera
powers up. Use the pull down menu to select the Preset 1 through 12 to be loaded when this box is checked.

2) Load CCU Scene at Startup: Check this box to load a CCU Scene into the camera when the camera powers
up. The pull down menu will allow the selection of one of the 6-factory scenes, or one of the 3 custom scenes.

3) CCU Scenes: Click on any of these 9 buttons to load one of the CCU scenes into the camera. These Scenes
can be fine-tuned if changes are needed, and stored into any of the three Custom CCU Scenes.

4) Color Settings: When painting or shading camera scenes for specific lighting situations or environments,
these parameters can be adjusted for matching cameras in the same area. The parameters within the Color
Settings section are defined below (top to bottom):

 Auto Iris Check Box: When checked, the camera will operate in Auto Iris mode, when unchecked, the

camera will be in Manual Iris mode and allow adjustment of Iris and Iris Gain levels.

 Iris: Move adjustment slider as required to adjust the iris opening. A numeric value will be displayed in the

box to the right of the slider.

 Gain: Move adjustment slider as required for amount of iris gain desired. Numeric value will be displayed

in the box to the right of the slider.

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 Auto White Balance check box: When checked, camera will operate in Auto White Balance mode, when

unchecked camera will be in Manual White Balance Mode and allow for adjustment of Red and Blue Gain.
 Red Gain: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of Red Gain desired. A numeric value

will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.

 Blue Gain: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of Blue Gain desired. Numeric value

will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.

 Back Light Compensation: When checked, Back Light Compensation will be applied to the camera if

camera is in Auto White Balance mode.

 Detail: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of detail (Aperture) desired. A numeric value

will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider. Note: If the detail is too high, the video can look grainy
and appear noisy too.

 Chroma: Move the adjustment slider as required for the amount of Chroma (Color Vibrancy) desired. A

numeric value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.

5) Store CCU Scene button: Once the desired scene adjustments have been
made, this button will activate a pop-up menu that can be used to store this scene
into one of the three User Defined Scene locations. These User Defined Scenes
can be named as required for clarity. These User Defined CCU Scenes can be
adjusted and re-saved at any time.

6) Custom CCU Scene Labels: The labels for the (3) User Defined customizable Scenes can be changed as
needed. Mouse the cursor into the appropriate window and edit the text. Press Save to store these changes
or press Cancel to exit this window.

7) Global Preset Non-Tri-Sync Speeds: When Tri-Sync Presets are not being used, then this section governs
the pan, tilt and zoom speeds between the camera presets. These will be defaulted to a nominal level, but can
be tailored to most any application.

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels

The Room Labels menu allows the Admin to label the company name, room name, room pho ne and help phone on
a per RoboSHOT basis. The labels appear on every page at the top/middle of the page. Simply enter the room
information and click Save.

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - USB 3.0 and IP Streaming Video Page

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1) USB Streaming Mode: Streaming can be set for either USB 3.0 streaming (uncompressed) and IP streaming (RTSP format
with H.264compression. The RoboSHOT can simultaneously stream USB and IP video, Telnet or IP control of the webserver
control. Enable the USB 3.0 UVC streaming here

2) USB Device Name: Allows the user to use a “friendly name” per system. The user has the ability to move between different
UC conference rooms and have the ability to assign the PC’s USB resources to that room.

3) IP Steaming Enable: This check box enables the IP (H.264) streaming in a RTSP format. Unchecking the box,
discontinues streaming.

4) IP Streaming Settings: The Video Settings allow the selection of the target performance for the IP Streaming. There are
two Modes for the User:

a. Easy Mode: In Easy Mode, the user selects the resolution and picks bet ween three preset qualit y levels, which

includes High Quality (best), Standard Quality (better) and Low Bandwidth (good).

b. Custom Mode: In Custom Mode, the user can select the resolution, the target frame rate and the Quality

(Quantization) of the stream on a slider. Setting the Custom Mode inappropriately may yield less than desirable
results.

5) Streaming Protocol and URL: The IP Streaming format is RTSP with a default port of 554, which can be changed. The
admin sets the name of the path to the streaming server (friendly name) and the Streaming URL auto populates. Use this
URL and enter it on the Streaming Line in the media player to view the IP stream.

6) New Feature - USB Monitor: When the system is streaming USB video, a monitor on the top bar will indicate the USB
Streaming resolution and Frame rate that has been selected by the application and the host PC.

 When fin ished setting up the streaming par ameters click Save to put the chan ges into effect or cancel, which will not save

the configuration.

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - DHCP Network Configuration

Under the Networking menu, 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.

Notes: If the LAN has a DHCP (dynamic host configuration pr otocol) server, then the IP address, gateway and routing information will
automatically be assigned. The software is defaulted to DHCP and 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.

Screen SHOT: Admin Menu - Static IP Configuration

If Static IP is used, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway are manually entered. Click on Save to keep the
Static IP information.

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Screen SHOT: Admin Menu - Security

The Security menu allows the Admin to set the Admin and User account names and passwords. There is only one “user”
password and only one “admin” password at any given time. If changes are made, click on Save to store the change (it’s best
to write down the new names and passwords). A Guest Access check box is provided to let any user access the camera control
page without logging in. An Admin Login is provided on the camera control page if the “Allow Guest Access” box is checked.

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics

Diagnostics menu button will display a set of self-diagnostics. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical su pport team
diagnose a problem with the RoboSHOT camera

. The controls include Download, Refresh, Clear and Restore.

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System

The System Menu is where the System Info is displayed and Firmware Updates are performed. There will be
firmware updates and upgrades over the life of the camera. The file for the firmware update is chosen in this menu
and the update is started here too. A remote system Reboot and Restore to Factory Presets is also available.

1) Firmware Update: The file for the firmware update is chosen in this menu and the update is started here.

2) System Utilities: A remote system Reboot and Restore to Factory Presets is also available.

3) System Information: The System version, Pan & Tilt Motor Versions and Sensor version are displayed in this

section.

4) Rear DIP Switch Status: The DIP Switches on the camera are read and displayed for the Admin’s reference.
This information is read only. These switches determine the IR remote frequency, image flip, and baud rate of
the camera and more!

5) Rear Rotary Switch Status: The rotary switch on the back of the RoboSHOT camera determines the video
output resolution of the camera. The status is read from the camera (read only) and displayed for the Admin’s
reference.

Important Note: Anytime a Firmware Update, a System Reboot or a Restore to Factory Settings
button is clicked, then a pop-up dialog box will spring up and ask if the intent is to continue or cancel.
Please read and understand all the information in the presented in the dialog box prior to proceeding
with any unknown procedure.

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update Confirmation

After choosing an update file and clicking on “Begin Firmware Update…” a confirmation pop-up and warning will
be displayed. Please contact Vaddio Tech support for assistance with updates. Please read and completely
understand the pop-up warnings as it is easy to lose patience waiting for updates. Click on continue to start the
update.

Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update in Progress

After the firmware load has been started, a pop-up screen will advise patience and notify, in terms of percentage
completed, the progress of the firmware update load. Again, please don’t interrupt the firmware load.

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Screen Shot - Admin Menu - Help

Service/Help information can be found under the Help menu. Support phone numbers and e-mail, manuals, FAQ’s
and System information is listed on [e-mail].

TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTE: Please work with your Network Administrator prior to calling Vaddio for
technical support. Please have on-site network personnel initiate tech support calls with Vaddio only.

This concludes the Screen Shot Tour for the RoboSHOT 12 USB. The General
Specifications, Communication Specifications, API, Telnet Command List, Warranty
Information and Declarations of Compliance are breathtaking, stimulating and
provocative as one would expect.

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ENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

RoboSHOT 12 USB Description

Part Numbers
Image Device
HDMI Video Resolution/Freq
Vaddio Special Features

Video Aspect Ratio
Effective Pixels

Lens Magnification and Horizontal
Angles of View

Minimum illumination
Minimum working distance
S/N ratio
Sync system
White balance
Gain
Back-light compensation
Focusing system
Noise Reduction
Aperture/Detail
Supported Streaming

Connectors

Control Interface(s)

Pan & Tilt Angle/Speed
Rear Panel Controls

Power Supply
Compatible Vaddio Controllers

Operating Temperature/Humidity
Mass
Dimensions

Notes: Specifications and pricing are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
For dimensional drawings of the products, go to support.vaddio.com and click on drawings.

RoboSHOT 12 USB Camera, 999-9920-000 (North America), 999-9920-001 (Int’l)
1/2.8-Type Exmor CMOS Sensor
1080p60/59.94/50/30/25, 1080i/60/59.94i/50, 720p/60/59.94/50/30/25

 Tri-Synchronous Motion: Concurrent PTZ motor movement and simultaneous PTZ arrival at a stored preset
 Advanced ISP: Vivid and accurate color reproduction with extremely fast, razor sharp automatic focus and iris

routines

16:9 Aspect Ratio for all resolutions

2.14 Million Effective pixels

2.38 Million Total Pixels
12X Optical Zoom, Super Wide Mode: 73.0° (wide) to 6.6° (tele),f=3.91mm to 47.0mm, F1.8 to F3.4

10X Optical Zoom, Normal Mode: 67.3° (wide) to 7.6° (tele), f=3.8mm to 38.0mm, F1.8 to F3.4

1.0 lx (F1.8, 50IRE), recommended illumination >100 lux and <100,000 lux (stare into the sun)
10mm (wide), 800mm (tele)
More than 50 dB
Internal
Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Manual (accessible through external control)
Auto / Manual (0 to 28 steps - accessible through external control)
On/Off (IR Remote)
Auto Focus / Manual Focus Mode / One Push Trigger Mode / Infinity Mode / Near Limit Mode
On/Off, 6 Steps, Off through 5 (accessible through external control)
16 Steps (accessible through external control)
Simultaneous IP (RTSP format with H.264 compression) up to 1080p/30 and USB 3.0 (UVC, uncompressed)

streaming up to from 180p to 1080p
USB: Type-B USB 3.0 Compliant Connector, Supported Drivers: USB Video Class, (UVC)

Network: Shielded RJ-45 PoE+ GB Ethernet Port with LEDs to show connection and usage, RTSP Format
RS-232: Shielded RJ-45, Carries bidirectional control to and from the camera.
HDMI: HDMI female with screw flange mounted to back panel
Power: EIAJ-04 Connector with a Positive Center

 RS-232 API: Modified VISCA Emulation (TTL signal level) Baud rate: 9600 bps and 38,400 bps, 1-Stop bit.

Default to 9.6 Kb/s for Cat-5e Distance

 Telnet Serial Command API
 Embedded Web Server for Network Configuration, IP streaming, firmware updates and network management
 Vaddio IR Remote Commander

Pan/Tilt Angles: ±160°, Tilt: +90°, -30°,
Pan/Tilt Speeds: Both Axes 0.35°/sec to 120°/sec

 16-Position Rotary Switch for Resolution selection
 8-Position DIP Switch for IR Frequency, Image Flip, wide mode and Reset to Default Settings

12 VDC, 3.0 Amp Power Supply
PoE+ Switch or PoE+ Power Injector (25.5w over Cat-5 at a distance of 328’ or 100m)

ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller
0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F), 20% to 80% Relative Humidity

4.85 lbs.(2.1999235643 kg)
Small (3 dimensions not counting space/time)

6.942” (176.3mm) H x 7.056” (179.2 mm) W x 6.757” (171.6mm) D,

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COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATION

Communication Speed: 9600 bps (default)
Start bit: 1
Stop bit: 1
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
No Flow control

NOTE: The Vaddio RoboSHOT Control Protocol is similar, but not identical to, the Sony® VISCA™ command set in order to
be compatible with several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported and there are many Vaddio specific
commands in the following Command and Inquiry Lists.

RoboSHOT Command List (1/3)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting
IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear
CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p= Socket No.(1-2)
CAM_Power On

CAM_Zoom Stop

CAM_DZoom Not supported
CAM_Focus Stop

CAM_AFSensitivity Normal
CAM_AFMode Normal AF

CAM_IRCorrection
CAM_ZoomFocus Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s
CAM_WB Auto

CAM_RGain Reset

CAM_BGain Reset

CAM_AE Full Auto

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Off
Tele(std)

Wide(std)
Tele(variable)
Wide(variable)
Direct

Far(std)
Near(std)
Far(variable)
Near(variable)
Direct
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Auto/Manual
One Push Trigger
Near Limit

Low
Internal AF

Zoom Trigger AF
Activate/Internal Time
Standard
IR light

Indoor
Outdoor
One Push WB
ATW
Manual
One Push Trigger
Outdoor Auto
Sodium Lamp Auto
Sodium Lamp
Sodium Lamp Outdoor Auto

Up
Down
Direct

Up
Down
Direct

Manual
Shutter Priority
Iris Priority
Bright

12345678

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 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 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 38 02 FF
8x 01 04 38 03 FF
8x 01 04 08 10 FF
8x 01 04 18 01 FF
8x 01 04 28 0p 0q 0r 0s FF

8x 01 04 58 02 FF
8x 01 04 58 03 FF
8x 01 04 57 00 FF
8x 01 04 57 01 FF
8x 01 04 57 02 FF
8x 01 04 27 0p 0q 0r 0s FF
8x 01 04 11 00 FF
8x 01 04 11 01 FF

0t 0u 0v 0w FF
8x 01 04 35 00 FF
8x 01 04 35 01 FF
8x 01 04 35 02 FF
8x 01 04 35 03 FF
8x 01 04 35 04 FF
8x 01 04 35 05 FF
8x 01 04 10 05 FF
8x 01 04 35 06 FF
8x 01 04 35 07 FF
8x 01 04 35 08 FF
8x 01 04 35 09 FF

8x 01 04 03 00 FF
8x 01 04 03 01 FF
8x 01 04 03 02 FF
8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 04 00 FF
8x 01 04 04 01 FF
8x 01 04 04 02 FF
8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 39 00 FF
8x 01 04 39 03 FF
8x 01 04 39 0A FF
8x 01 04 39 0B FF
8x 01 04 39 0D FF

Pin # Signal (RS-232) Pin-out

1 Unused
2 Unused
3 Unused
4 Unused
5 Unused
6 GND
7 RXD (from TXD of control source)
8 TXD (to RXD of control source)

Power on
Power off

p= speed 0:low to 7:high
p= speed 0:low to 7:high
pqrs=Zoom Position (0h-4000h)

p= speed 0:low to 7:high
p= speed 0:low to 7:high
pqrs=Focus Position (1000h – F000h)

One push AF Trigger
pqrs=Near focus Limit***

AF Sensitivity High / Low
AF movement mode

pqrs=movement time, rs=Interval
Focus IR compensation data switching

pqrs=Zoom Position (0h – 7AC0h)
tuvw=Focus Position (1000h – F000h)
Normal Auto
Indoor mode
Outdoor mode
One Push WB mode
Auto Tracing White Balance
Manual Control mode
One Push WB Trigger
Outdoor auto
Auto including sodium lamp source
Sodium lamp source fixed mode
Outdoor auto including sodi um lamp
source
Manual control of red gain

pq=Red gain (00h – FFh)
Manual control of blue gain

pq=Blue gain (00h – FFh)
Auto Exposure mode
Manual Control mode
Shutter Priority Auto Exposure mode
Iris Priority Auto Exposure Mode
Bright Mode (modified AE mode)

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RoboSHOT Command List (2/3)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

CAM_Shutter Reset

Up
Down
Direct

CAM_Iris Reset

Up
Down
Direct

CAM_Gain Reset

Up
Down
Direct
+Gain Limit

CAM_Bright Reset

Up
Down

CAM_ExpComp On

Off
Reset
Up
Down
Direct

CAM_BackLight On

Off

CAM_Tally On

Off

CAM_WD On

Off
VE On
Set Parameter

CAM_Aperture Reset

Up
Down
Direct

CAM_HR On

Off
CAM_NR -- 8x 01 04 53 0p FF p= Noise Reduction level(0:Off,1-5)
CAM_Gamma -- 8x 01 04 5B 0p FF p= Gamma setting(0:std,1:Straight)
CAM_LR_Reverse On

Off
CAM_Freeze On

Off
CAM_PictureEffect Off

Neg. Art

Black & White
CAM_PictueFlip On

Off
CAM_ICR On

Off
CAM_IDWrite 8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs=Camer ID (0h-ffffh)
CAM_Memory Reset

Set standard

Set standard with ‘scene’

Set Tri-sync

Set Tri-Sync with ‘scene’

Recall standard

Recall Tri-sync

8x 01 04 0A 00 FF
8x 01 04 0A 02 FF
8x 01 04 0A 03 FF
8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 0B 00 FF
8x 01 04 0B 02 FF
8x 01 04 0B 03 FF
8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 0C 00 FF
8x 01 04 0C 02 FF
8x 01 04 0C 03 FF
8x 01 04 4C 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 2C 0p FF

8x 01 04 0D 00 FF
8x 01 04 0D 02 FF
8x 01 04 0D 03 FF
8x 01 04 3E 02 FF
8x 01 04 3E 03 FF
8x 01 04 0E 00 FF
8x 01 04 0E 02 FF
8x 01 04 0E 03 FF
8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 33 02 FF
8x 01 04 33 03 FF
8x 01 7E 01 0A 00 02 FF
8x 01 7E 01 0A 00 03 FF
8x 01 04 3D 02 FF
8x 01 04 3D 03 FF
8x 01 04 3D 06 FF
8x 01 04 2D 00 0q 0r 0s
00 00 00 00 FF

8x 01 04 02 00 FF
8x 01 04 02 01 FF
8x 01 04 02 02 FF
8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF
8x 01 04 52 02 FF
8x 01 04 52 03 FF

8x 01 04 61 02 FF
8x 01 04 61 03 FF
8x 01 04 62 02 FF
8x 01 04 62 03 FF
8x 01 04 63 00 FF
8x 01 04 63 02 FF
8x 01 04 63 04 FF
8x 01 04 66 02 FF
8x 01 04 66 03 FF
8x 01 04 01 02 FF
8x 01 04 01 03 FF

8x 01 04 3F 00 0p FF
8x 01 04 3F 01 0p FF
8x 01 04 3F 21 0p FF
8x 01 04 3F 11 0p 0q 0r FF
8x 01 04 3F 31 0p 0q 0r FF
8x 01 04 3F 02 0p FF
8x 01 04 3F 12 0p FF

Shutter Setting

pq=Shutter Position (00h – 15h)
Iris Setting
pq=Iris Position**
RoboSHOT 12 (0h, 07h-11h)
RoboSHOT 30 (0h, 05h-11h)
Iris Gain Setting

pq=Gain Position (01h – 0Fh)
p= Gain limit (04h-0Fh)

Bright Setting

Exposure Compensation On
Exposure Compensation Off

pq=ExpComp Position(0h-0Eh)
Backlight Compensation On/Off

WD On
WD Off
VE On
p=Display brightness level (0Dark –
6Bright)
r=Brightness compensation selection
(0:Very dark,1:Dark,2:std,3:bright)
s=Compensation level
(0:Low,1:Mid,2:High)
Aperture Setting

pq=Aperture Position (0h-ffh)
High Resolution Mode On/Off

LR Reverse On/Off (mirror)
Freeze On/Off
Picture Effect Setting

Image-Flip On/Off
ICR Mode On/Off

p= preset number(0h-0fh)
qr= Speed(01h-18h)

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RoboSHOT 12 USB

RoboSHOT Command List (3/3)

Command Set Command Command Packet Comments

Cam_Display On

Cam_Mute On

CAM_ColorEnhance Parameter Set

CAM_ChromaSuppress 8x 01 04 5F pp FF pp: Chroma Suppress setting level

CAM_ColorGain Direct 8x 01 04 49 00 00 00 0p FF p: Color Gain Setting 0h to 4h
CAM_ColorHue Direct 8x 01 04 4F 00 00 00 0p FF p: Color Hue Setting 0h (-14 degrees) to

CAM_GammaOffset Direct 8x 01 04 1E 00 00 00 0s 0t 0u FF s: Polarity offset (0 is plus, 1 is minus)

Pan-TiltDrive Up

Absolute Position 8x 01 06 02 vv ww 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y

Home 8x 01 06 04 FF
Pan-Tilt-ZoomDrive Up

Absolute Position 8x 01 06 0B vv ww 0Y 0Y 0Y 0Y

Home 8x 01 06 0C FF
CAM_PTZ_PresetSpeed
(Non-Tri-Sync)

On(alternate)

Off

Off(alternate)

On/Off

On/Off(alternate)

Off

On/Off

On

Off

Down

Left

Right

UpLeft

UpRight

DownLeft

DownRight

Stop

Down

Left

Right

In

Out

Stop

8x 01 7e 01 0b pp qq rr FF pp:pan speed (01h-18h),

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8x 01 04 15 02 FF
8x 01 06 06 02 FF
8x 01 04 15 03 FF
8x 01 06 06 03 FF
8x 01 04 15 10 FF
8x 01 06 06 10 FF
8x 01 04 75 02 FF
8x 01 04 75 03 FF
8x 01 04 75 10 FF
8x 01 04 20 mm 00 pp
qq rr ss tt uu FF

8x 01 04 50 02 FF
8x 01 04 50 03 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

0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z FF

8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 03 01 03 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 03 02 03 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 01 03 03 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 02 03 03 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 03 03 01 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 03 03 02 FF
8x 01 06 0A vv ww rr 03 03 03 FF

0Z 0Z 0Z 0Z 0R 0R 0R 0R FF

Display On/Off

Mute On/Off

mm: Threshold level
pp: Y fixed color for high-intensity
qq: Cr fixed color for high-intensity
rr: Cb fixed color for high-intensity
ss: Y fixed color for low-intensity
tt: Cr fixed color for low-intensity
uu: Cb fixed color for low-intensity
Each parameter setting 00h to 7Fh
Color Enhancement On/Off

00: Off
01h to 03h: On (3 levels).
Effect increases as the level number
increases.

Eh (+14 degrees)

tu: Offset s=0 (00h to 40h)
Offset s=1 (00h to 10h)

vv= Pan speed (01h-18h)
ww=Tilt speed (01h-14h)

vv= Pan speed (01h-18h)
ww=Tilt speed (01h-14h)
0Y0Y0Y0Y = Pan position
(90E2h-6BD8h)
0Z0Z0Z0Z = Tilt position
(EB99h-3D59h)

vv= Pan speed (01h-18h)
ww=Tilt speed (01h-14h)
rr=Zoom speed (00h-07h)

vv: Pan speed (01h-18h)
ww: Tilt speed (01h-14h)

0Y0Y0Y0Y = Pan position
(90E2h-6BD8h)
0Z0Z0Z0Z = Tilt position
(EB99h-3D59h)
0R0R0R0R = Zoom position
(0000h-7AC0h)

qq:tilt speed (01h-14h),
rr:zoom speed (0h-07h)

RoboSHOT 12 USB

RoboSHOT Inquiry List (1/2)

Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments

CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF
CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position

CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF y0 50 02 FF
CAM_FocusPosInq 8x 09 04 48 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position

CAM_FocusNearLimitInq 8x 09 04 28 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Near Limit Position
CAM_AFSensitivityInq 8x 09 04 58 FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_AFModeInq 8x 09 04 57 FF y0 50 00 FF

CAM_AFTimeSettingInq 8x 09 04 27 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pq: Movement Time, rs: Interval
CAM_IRCorrectionInq 8x 09 04 11 FF y0 50 00 FF

CAM_WBModeInq 8x 09 04 35 FF y0 50 00 FF

CAM_RGainInq 8x 09 04 43 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Gain
CAM_BGainInq 8x 09 04 44 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain
CAM_AEModeInq 8x 09 04 39 FF y0 50 00 FF

CAM_ShutterPosInq 8x 09 04 4A FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Shutter Position
CAM_IrisPosInq 8x 09 04 4B FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Iris Position
CAM_GainPosInq 8x 09 04 4C FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Gain Position
CAM_GainLimitInq 8x 09 04 2C FF y0 50 0q FF p: Gain Limit
CAM_ExpCompModeInq 8x 09 04 3E FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_ExpCompPosInq 8x 09 04 4E FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: ExpComp Position
CAM_BackLightModeInq 8x 09 04 33 FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_TallyInq 8x 09 7E 01 0A FF
CAM_ResolutionInq 8x 09 06 23 FF y0 50 0p 0q FF Pq=Video Resolution

CAM_WDModeInq 8x 09 04 3D FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_WDParameterInq 8x 09 04 2D FF y0 50 00 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 00 00 FF q: Display brightness level (0: Dark

CAM_ApertureInq 8x 09 04 42 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain
CAM_HRModeInq 8x 09 04 52 FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_NRInq 8x 09 04 53 FF y0 50 0p FF Noise Reduction p: 00h to 05h
CAM_GammaInq 8x 09 04 5B FF y0 50 0p FF Gamma p: 00h , 01h

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y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 01 FF

y0 50 02 FF

y0 50 01 FF
y0 50 01 FF

y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 04 FF
y0 50 05 FF
y0 50 06 FF
y0 50 07 FF
y0 50 08 FF
y0 50 09 FF

y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 0A FF
y0 50 0B FF
y0 50 0D FF

y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 06 FF

y0 50 03 FF

On
Off (Standby)

Auto Focus
Manual Focus

AF Sensitivity Normal
AF Sensitivity Low
Normal AF
Interval AF
Zoom Trigger AF

Standard
IR Light
Auto
Indoor
Outdoor
One Push WB
ATW
Manual
Outdoor Auto
Sodium Lamp Auto
Sodium Lamp
Sodium Lamp Outdoor Auto

Full Auto
Manual
Shutter Priority
Iris Priority
Bright

On
Off

On
Off
On
Off

On
Off
VE On

to 6: Bright)
r: Brightness compensation
selection (0: Very dark,
1: Dark, 2: Standard, 3: Bright)
s: Compensation level (00h: Low,
01h: Mid, 02h: High)
tu: Always 0

On
Off

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RoboSHOT Inquiry List (2/2)

Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments

CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF
CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF
CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF

CAM_PictureFlipModeInq 8x 09 04 66 FF y0 50 02 FF
CAM_ICRModeInq 8x 09 04 01 FF y0 50 02 FF
CAM_MemoryInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Memory number recalled last

CAM_MemoryStatusInq 8x 09 04 3F 0p FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF p: Memory number

CAM_MemSaveInq 8x 09 04 23 0X FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF X: 00h to 07h (Address)
CAM_DisplayModeInq 8x 09 04 15 FF

(8x 09 06 06 FF)
CAM_MuteModeInq 8x 09 04 75 FF y0 50 02 FF

CAM_IDInq 8x 09 04 22 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Camera ID
CAM_VersionInq 8x 09 00 02 FF y0 50 00 10

Vaddio_ModelInq 8x 09 0 8 0e FF y0 50 05 00 00 00 00 FF
CAM_RegisterValueInq 8x 09 04 24 mm FF y0 50 0p 0p FF mm: Register No. (=00h to 7Fh)
CAM_ColorEnhanceInq 8x 09 04 20 FF

8x 09 04 50 FF
CAM_ChromaSuppressInq 8x 09 04 5F FF y0 50 pp FF pp: Chroma Suppress setting level

CAM_ColorGainInq 8x 09 04 49 FF y0 50 00 00 00 0p FF p: Color Gain Setting 0h to 4h
CAM_ColorHueInq 8x 09 04 4F FF y0 50 00 00 00 0p FF p: Color Hue Setting 0h (− 14

CAM_TempInq 8x 09 04 68 FF Y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Lens Temperature
CAM_GammaOffsetInq 8x 09 04 1E FF y0 50 00 00 00 0s 0t 0u FF s: Polarity offset (0 is plus, 1 is

Pan-tiltPosInq 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 0w 0w 0w 0w

y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 02 FF

y0 50 04 FF
y0 50 03 FF
y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF

y0 50 03 FF

mn pq 0E 0E 02 FF
y0 50 05 01 00 00 00 FF

y0 50 mm 00 pp qq rr ss tt uu FF

y0 50 02 FF
y0 50 03 FF

0z 0z 0z 0z FF

On (mirror)
Off
On
Off
Off
Neg. Art
Black & White
On
Off
On
Off

q: mode (00-std, 10-std /w ccu,
01-trisync,11-trisyc /w
ccu)
rs: speed (0x1-0x18) 1 - 24

pqrs: 0000h to FFFFh (Data)
On
Off
On
Off

mnpq: Model Code
RoboSHOT-12

RoboSHOT-30
pp: Register Value (=00h to FFh)

mm: Threshold level
pp: Y fixed color for high-intensity
qq: Cr fixed color for high-intensity
rr: Cb fixed color for high-intensity
ss: Y fixed color for low-intensity
tt: Cr fixed color for low-intensity
uu: Cb fixed color for low-intensity
On
Off

degrees) to Eh (+ 14degrees)

minus)
tu: Offset s=0 (00h to 40h)
Offset s=1 (00h to 10h)
wwww= Pan position
zzzz=Tilt Position

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C

OMMAND SETTING VALUES

Exposure Control

Shutter

Speed

Value 60/59.94/30/29.97 50/25

0x15 1/10000 1/10000

0x14 1/6000 1/6000
0x13 1/4000 1/3500
0x12 1/3000 1/2500
0x11 1/2000 1/1750

0x10 1/1500 1/1250
0x0F 1/1000 1/1000
0x0E 1/725 1/600
0x0D 1/500 1/425
0x0C 1/350 1/300
0x0B 1/250 1/215
0x0A 1/180 1/150

0x09 1/125 1/120

0x08 1/100 1/100

0x07 1/90 1/75

0x06 1/60 1/50

0x05 1/30 1/25

0x04 1/15 1/12

0x03 1/8 1/6

0x02 1/4 1/3

0x01 1/2 1/2

0x00 1/1 1/1

Iris Value RoboSHOT

12

RoboSHOT

30

0x11 F1.8 F1.6
0x10 F2 F2

0x0F F2.4 F2.4
0x0E F2.8 F2.8
0x0D F3.3 F3.4
0x0C F4 F4
0x0B F4.8 F4.8
0x0A F5.6 F5.6

0x09 F6.8 F6.8
0x08 F8 F8
0x07 F9.6 F9.6
0x06 N/A F11
0x05 N/A F14
0x00 CLOSE CLOSE

Iris

Gain

Iris
Gain
Limit

Exposure

Comp.

Value Steps

0x0F 28
0x0E 26
0x0D 24
0x0C 22
0x0B 20
0x0A 18
0x09 16
0x08 14
0x07 12
0x06 10
0x05 8
0x04 6
0x03 4
0x02 2
0x01 0

Value Steps

0x0F 28

0x0E 26
0x0D 24
0x0C 22

0x0B 20

0x0A 18

0x09 16

0x08 14

0x07 12

0x06 10

0x05 8

0x04 6

Value Iris Gain

0x0E +7 +10.5 dB
0x0D +6 +9 dB
0x0C +5 +7.5 dB
0x0B +4 +6 dB
0x0A +3 +4.5 dB
0x09 +2 +3 dB
0x08 +1 +1.5 dB
0x07 0 0 dB
0x06 -1 -1.5 dB
0x05 -2 -3 dB
0x04 -3 -4.5 dB
0x03 -4 -6 dB
0x02 -5 -7.5 dB
0x01 -6 -9 dB
0x00 -7 -10.5 dB

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OBO

SHOT T

ELNET SERIAL COMMAND

API

The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported via telnet session
on the RoboSHOT. The command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX
or Crestron to control the camera. The protocol is based upon ASCII format following the VT1 00 terminal emulation
standard and uses an intuitive text command nomenclature for ease of use. The API is a ccessed by a telnet client
on the Ethernet port. All ASCII characters will be echoed to terminal program and appended with VT100 string ­ESC[J (HEX- 1B 5B 4A). Vaddio Command lines are terminated on carriage return. After the carriage return, the
VT100 appends with –ESC[J. (Note: Most terminal programs automatically strip the VT100 string.) General
format usage follows a get/set structure. Usage examples for each type are:

Set Example

COMMAND: > camera pan right
RESPONSE: > OK

Get Example
COMMAND: > camera home get
RESPONSE: > OK

Syntax Error Example

COMMAND: > camera right pan
RESPONSE: > ERROR

Additional programming controls associated with the terminal protocol includes:
 CTRL 5 - Clears the current serial buffer on the device.

Telnet sessions will require access verification and uses the same username and password associated with the
Administrator account on the embedded web server. The default Telnet Port is 23. Command lines are terminated
with a carriage return.

Telnet Command List



CameraHome

 NAME
camera home - Move the camera to the home position
 SYNOPSIS
camera home

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to move the camera to the home position

 EXAMPLES
camera home Move the camera back to the home position

CameraPan

 NAME
camera pan - Pans the camera left or right
 SYNOPSIS

camera pan

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to pan the camera

 OPTIONS
left Move the camera left
right Move the camera right
stop Stop the camera movement
speed Optional integer from 1-24 that represents the speed (Default: 12)
 EXAMPLES
camera pan left
Pans the camera left at the default speed
camera pan right 20
Pans the camera right using a speed of 20
camera pan stop

{ left [<speed>] | right [<speed>] | stop }

Image: Invigorating simulated Telnet session.

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RoboSHOT HDMI Series Cameras

CameraTilt

 NAME
camera tilt - Tilts the camera up or down
 SYNOPSIS

camera tilt { up [<speed>] | down [<speed>] | stop }

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to tilt the camera

 OPTIONS
up Move the camera up
down Move the camera down
stop Stop the camera movement
speed Optional integer from 1-20 that represents the speed (Default: 10)
 EXAMPLES
camera tilt Up Tilts the camera up at the default speed
camera tilt down 20 Tilts the camera up using a speed of 20
camera tilt stop Stops the tilt movement of the camera



CameraZoom

 NAME
camera zoom - zoom the camera in or out
 SYNOPSIS

camera zoom { in [<speed>] | out [<speed>] | stop }

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to zoom the camera
 OPTIONS

in Zoom in
out Zoom out
stop Stop the camera movement
speed Optional integer from 1-7 that represents the speed (Default: 3)

 EXAMPLES
camera zoom in - Zooms the camera in at the default speed
camera zoom out 7 - Zooms the camera out using a speed of 7
camera zoom stop - Stops the zoom movement of the camera

CameraPreset

 NAME
camera preset
 SYNOPSIS
camera preset recall <1-16>
camera preset store <1-16> [tri-sync <1-24>] [save-ccu]

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to recall and store camera presets

 OPTIONS
recall Recall preset
store Store preset
preset

Required value from 1-16 used to indicate the preset number

 EXAMPLES
camera recall 3 - Move camera to preset position 3
camera store - Store current camera position as preset 1

camera preset store 2 tri-sync 10 save-ccu
Store current camera position and CCU settings as preset 2, will recall using tri-sync at speed 10
camera preset store 4 tri-sync 15

Store current camera position as preset 4, will recall using tri-sync at speed 15

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RoboSHOT HDMI Series Cameras

CameraFocus

 NAME
camera focus

 SYNOPSIS
camera focus { { near [<speed>] | far [<speed>] } | stop }
camera focus mode { auto | manual

}

 DESCRIPTION

Method used to focus the camera
 OPTIONS

near Move the camera focus near (with optional speed)
far
stop Stop the camera focus
mode Set the focus mode to auto or manual

speed Optional integer from 1-8 that represents the speed

 EXAMPLES
camera focus near

Focuses the camera near at the default speed

---­ camera focus far 8
Focuses the camera far at a speed of 8

---­ camera focus stop
Stops focus movement of the camera

Move the camera focus far (with optional speed)

CameraCCU

 NAME
camera ccu get - Gets the ccu settings

 SYNOPSIS

camera ccu get <key>

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to get the ccu values of the connected camera
 OPTIONS

<key>

all

auto_white_balance Gets auto white balance
red_gain Gets red gain value
blue_gain Gets blue gain value
backlight_compensation Gets backlight compensation
auto_iris Gets auto-iris mode
iris Gets iris value gain
gain Gets gain value
detail Gets detail value
chroma Gets chroma value

 EXAMPLES
Camera ccu get iris Gets the iris value
camera ccu get red gain Gets the red gain

Gets all supported CCU information

CCUCameraScene



NAME

camera ccu scene - Stores or recalls the ccu scene
 SYNOPSIS
camera ccu scene {recall {factory [1-6]|custom [1-3]} | store [1-3]}

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to get or set the ccu scene

 OPTIONS
recall Recalls a ccu scene
store Stores a custom ccu scene
custom A custom scene (can be stored or recalled)
factory A factory scene (can be recalled)
 EXAMPLES
camera ccu scene recall factory 2 - Recalls the factory scene stored at index 2

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CameraCCUSet



NAME

camera ccu set - Sets and gets the CCU S ettings
 SYNOPSIS
camera ccu set <key> <value>

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to sets the ccu values

 OPTIONS
<key>
auto_white_balance Sets auto white balance to {on/off}
red_gain <0-255> Sets red gain value
blue_gain <0-255> Sets blue gain value
Backlight_compensation Sets backlight compensation {on/off}
auto_iris Sets auto iris {on/off}
iris Sets iris value <0-13>
gain Sets gain value <0-13>
detail Sets detail value <0-15>
chroma Sets chroma value <0-14>
 EXAMPLES
camera ccu set auto iris off Sets the auto iris off
camera ccu set red gain 10 Sets the red gain to be 10

CameraStandby



NAME

camera standby

 SYNOPSIS

camera standby { on | off | toggle }

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to put the camera in and out of standby

 OPTIONS
<key>

on put the camera into standby mode
off

 EXAMPLES
camera ccu set auto iris off Sets the auto iris off
camera ccu set red gain 10 Sets the red gain to be 10

put the camera out of standby mode toggle switches the standby mode state

Streaming



NAME

streaming

 SYNOPSIS

streaming settings get

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to get or set the current streaming settings
 OPTIONS

settings View streaming settings

 EXAMPLES

streaming settings get

IP Enabled true

IP Port 554
IP Protocol RTSP
IP Quality High Quality (Best)
IP Resolution 720p
IP Url lobby-conference
USB Enabled true

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History

 NAME
history - command history
 SYNOPSIS
history [limit]

 DESCRIPTION
Since many of the programs read user input a line at a time, the command history is used to keep track of these lines
and also recall historic information
 HISTORY NAVIGATION
The command history can be navigated using the up and down arrow keys. The up arrow will move up a single entry
in the command history while the down arrow moves down in the command history.
 HISTORY EXPANSION
The command history supports the expansion functionality from which previous commands can be recalled from within
a single session. History expansion is performed immediately after a complete line is read.
Listed below are examples of history expansion:

* !! Substitute the last command line.
* !N Substitute the Nth command line (absolute as per ’history’ command)
* !-N Substitute the command line entered N lines before (relative)
 EXAMPLES
history - Displays the current command buffer
history 5 - Sets the history command buffer to remember the last 5 unique entries

NetworkSettings

 NAME
network settings - get current network settings
 SYNOPSIS
network settings {get}

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to get the current network settings of the device

 OPTIONS
get Get the current network settings for the machine
 EXAMPLES
network settings get
MAC Address: 00:04:a3:85:0a:ee
IP Address: 10.10.8.116
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 10.10.8.100
Returns the current network settings for mac addres, ip address, netmask, and gateway

NetworkPing

 NAME
network ping - send ICMP ECHO_REQUEST to network hosts
 SYNOPSIS
network ping [count <count>] [size <size>] <destination-ip>

 DESCRIPTION
Use the ICMP protocol’s mandatory ECHO_REQUEST datagram to elicit an ICMP ECHO_RESPONSE
from a host or gateway. ECHO_REQUEST datagrams have an IP and ICMP header, followed by a struct
timeval and then an arbitrary number of pad bytes used to fill out the packet.
 OPTIONS
count Stop after sending count ECHO_REQUEST packets. With deadline option, ping waits for count
ECHO_REPLY packets, until the timeout expires. The default is 5.
destination The destination IP address where the ECHO_REQUESTS are sent
size The data size of the ICMP packet to send. The default is 56 bytes

 EXAMPLES
network ping 192.168.1.1

Attempt to send 5 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size 56 to the host at 192.168.1.1
network ping count 10 size 100 192.168.1.1

Attempt to send 10 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size of 100 to the host at 192.168.1.1

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SystemFactory‐Reset

 NAME
system factory-reset - Gets or sets factory reset status
 SYNOPSIS
system factory-reset {get|on|off}

 DESCRIPTION
Method used to get or set the factory reset status
 OPTIONS

get Get the current factory reset status
on Enable factory reset on reboot
off Disable factory reset on reboot

 EXAMPLES
system factory-reset get

factory-reset (software):
off
factory-reset (hardware): [Hardware reset is designated by rear panel DIP switches in down position]
off
Returns the factory reset status

--­ System factory-reset on

factory-reset (software): on
factory-reset (hardware): off

Enables factory reset upon reboot

SystemReboot

 NAME
system reboot - Reboots system
 SYNOPSIS
system reboot [<seconds>]
 DESCRIPTION
Method used to reboot system

 OPTIONS
seconds

The number of seconds to delay the reboot
 EXAMPLES

reboot Reboot system immediately
reboot 30 Reboot the system in 30 seconds



Help

 NAME
help - display an overview of the CLI syntax
 SYNOPSIS
help

 DESCRIPTION
Display an overview of the command line syntax

Version

 NAME
version - display the system version information
 SYNOPSIS
version

 DESCRIPTION
Display an overview of the command line syntax

 EXAMPLES
version Returns the current software version

Exit

 NAME
exit
 SYNOPSIS
exit

 DESCRIPTION
Ends the current API command sess ion. If the session is over telnet, the session is ended and the socket is
closed. If the session is over serial, a new session is started.

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C

OMPLIANCE AND CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - ROBO

Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations:

 FCC Part 15 (15.107, 15.109), Subpart B Class A
 ICES-003, Issue 4: 2004 Class A
 EN 55022:2010 Class A
 KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) Class A
 KN22 2008 (CISPR 22: 2006) Class A
 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Class A
 EN 55024: A2: 2003 Class A
 IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009 Safety
 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Safety

SHOT 12 USB C

AMERA

FCC Part 15 Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursu ant 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 freque nc y 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 unde s ired 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

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digit al apparatus set out in the Rad io
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 A préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère de s Communications du
Canada.

European Compliance

This product has been evaluated for Electromagnetic Compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions and 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
EN 55022:2010 Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 55024: 1998 + Amendments A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 Immunity

 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: 2004 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and Fluctuations

KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) IT Immunity Characteristics

 EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
 EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
 EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
 EN 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
 EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
 EN 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
 EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and Fluctuations

IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009 Safety
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Safety

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

(See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on vaddio.com for complete details):

Hardware* Warranty: Two (2) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Vaddio manufactured products. Vaddio warrants

its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the day of purchase, to
the original purchaser, if Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty. Vaddio, at its option, will repair or replace
products that prove to be defective. Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or
equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.

Exclusions: The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer,
customers applied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or misuse, mishandling, operation outside the normal
environmental specifications for the product, use of the incorrect power supply, modified power supply or improper site operation
and maintenance. OEM and Special Order products manufactured by other companies are e xcluded and are covered b y the
manufacturer’s warranty.

Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under
warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. T he cost of parts and labor
charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair. All compon ents must be returned for
testing as a complete unit. Vaddio will not accept responsibility for shipment after it has left the premises.

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 following resources: e-mail support at

[e-mail] or online at vaddio.com.

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number: Before returning a product for repair or replacement request an RMA from
Vaddio’s technical support. Provide the technician with a return phone number, e-mail address, shipping address, product serial
numbers and original purchase order number. Describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase. See
the General RMA Terms and Procedures section for more information. RMA’s are valid for 30 days and will be issued to Vaddio
dealers only. End users must return products through Vaddio dealers. Include the assigned RMA number in all correspondence
with Vaddio. Write the assigned RMA number clearly on the shipping label of the box when returning the product. All products
returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge without exception. Special Order product are not returnable.

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, use of incorrect po wer supply, use of a modified power
supply or unauthorized repair.

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 frei ght carrier.
If the return shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and pac king material for inspection b y the carrier. Contact

your carrier immediately.
Products not under Warranty: Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of warranty products.

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
 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 humi dit y, condensing or wet environments
 In inclement weather
 In swimming pools, generally
 Dry environments with an excess of static discharge
 Inside the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
 Under severe vibration

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