VADDIO RoboSHOT 12 Installation And User Manual

Hd robotic ptz camera systems featuring the quick-connect usb interface with usb 2.0 or h.264 streaming, hdmi and ypbpr outputs

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Page 1 RoboSHOT 30 QUSB System, 999-9919-000W (North America), 999-9919-001W (Int’l) (Note: The W suffix on the part number indicates white version of the RoboSHOT 30) © 2015 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. RoboSHOT QUSB Systems - Document Number 342-0796 Rev C...
Page 2 RoboSHOT HD Cameras Inside Front Cover - On the Blank Side RoboSHOT HD Cameras - Document Number 342-0796 Rev C Page 2 of 68...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera ......................8 Image: RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ Camera ......................9 Image: RoboSHOT 12 and 30 Rear Panel Connections ................10 Quick-Connect USB Interface ..........................11 Image: Front Panel with Feature Call-outs ...................... 11 ...
Page 4 RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen SHOT: Admin Menu - Security ......................26 Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics ......................26 Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System ....................... 27 Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update Confirmation ..................28 ...
Page 5: Overview
The RoboSHOT Platform consists of two models; the RoboSHOT 12 and the RoboSHOT 30. The RoboSHOT 12 is perfect for small to medium sized conference rooms. This model features a 12X optical zoom and a 73° wide angle...
Page 6 (ubiquitously referred to as Cat-5 or Cat-5e). For best results, please use quality Cat-5e cable and real RJ-45 crimpers. Unlike phone and data lines that use the four center conductors (pairs 3 & 6 and pairs 4 & 5), the Vaddio EZCamera systems use all of the pins in most configurations.
Page 7: Unpacking The Camera Systems
Identify the following parts for each camera: RoboSHOT 12 QUSB System Part Number 999-9909-000 (North America) One (1) RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera (998-9900-000) One (1) Thin Profile Wall Mount (535-2000-240) with Mounting Hardware One (1) IR Remote Commander (998-2100-000)
Page 8: Image: Roboshot 12 Hd Ptz Camera
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Image: RoboSHOT 12 HD PTZ Camera Camera Front View with Feature Call-outs ① Color: Silver and Black ② ⑤ ③ ⑥ ④ 1) Camera and Zoom Lens: This RoboSHOT model features a 12X optical zoom lens (12X in Super-Wide mode and 10X in normal mode) that is built around an Exmor 1/2.8-Type, high-speed, low noise image sensor with a total...
Page 9: Image: Roboshot 30 Hd Ptz Camera
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Image: RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ Camera The differences between the 12X model and the 30X models center around the power of the optical zoom lens and overall color of the camera models. The 30X is available in both black and white. ①...
Page 10: Image: Roboshot 12 And 30 Rear Panel Connections
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Image: RoboSHOT 12 and 30 Rear Panel Connections Rear panel connections are identical for both models (RoboSHOT 12 shown). ① ④ ⑤ ② ⑥ ③ 1) CAMERA SETTINGS: DIP switch settings for IR remote frequency, baud rate and image flip can be configured on these switches.
Page 11: Quick-Connect Usb Interface
IP address (static or DHCP) is listed on the bottom line. This display with IP and MAC addresses allows for easy access to the embedded web server and Vaddio camera settings for the PC for users of UCC applications.
Page 12: Image: Rear Panel With Feature Call-Outs
All UP ALL DOWN (with power cycle) RS-232 IN (Color Coded Grey): Serial RS-232 input on a RJ-45 connector. This control port allows a Vaddio joystick controller or 3 party controller (Crestron/AMX) to control the camera functions if the embedded webserver is not used for real time control.
Page 13: Basic Application Diagrams
RoboSHOT HD Cameras ASIC PPLICATION IAGRAMS Diagram: Basic Wiring Configuration - UCC Application RoboSHOT HD Camera Rear Panel View Far End and PC Monitor (Simulated Video Feeds) Ethernet for Setup and Control PC with UCC HDMI or RBGHV Application Network Switch Two Cat-5e Cables Not used with...
Page 14: Setting Up The Roboshot
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.
Page 15: Installation Basics
The Cat-5e cables should feed-through the cable management slots provided by all Vaddio mounting options. If the wall 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.
Page 16: Controlling The Camera
ONTROLLING THE AMERA 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) ...
Page 17: Rs-232 Control
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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.
Page 18: Software And Os Compatibility
 Linux Evolving 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 compatibility with other manufacturer’s products. USB 2.0 UVC Drivers The USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Video Class) video driver resolution table is an internal list of resolutions available for the Host PC and the Quick-Connect USB to negotiate and use for any approved/tested USB application.
Page 19: The Roboshot Screen Shot Tour
RoboSHOT HD Cameras SHOT S CREEN The RoboSHOT 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! Compatible Web Browsers...
Page 20: Screen Shot: Camera Control Page
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.
Page 21: Screen Shot: Storing Presets
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Storing Presets ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ 1) Store Preset: When the Store Preset button is clicked (point 6 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.
Page 22: Screen Shot: Admin Login From The Camera Control Page
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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.
Page 23: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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. ➊ ➋ ➌...
Page 24: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels
RoboSHOT HD Cameras  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.
Page 25: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Dhcp Network Configuration
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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 protocol) server, then the IP address, gateway and routing information will automatically be assigned.
Page 26: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Security
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 support team diagnose a problem with the RoboSHOT camera...
Page 27: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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.
Page 28: 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.
Page 29: Screen Shot - Admin Menu - Help
System information is listed on support@vaddio.com. 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 RoboSHOT Screen Shot Tour. Please enjoy yourself while reading the rest of this RoboSHOT Camera Manual.
Page 30: The Quick-Connect Usb Screen Shot Tour
RoboSHOT HD Cameras USB S UICK ONNECT CREEN The internal web pages will allow control of the Quick-Connect USB and control of the attached camera via a network connection. As mentioned previously, the internal web pages for the RoboSHOT and the Quick-Connect USB are very, very similar, but not identical.
Page 31: Screen Shot: User Menu - Camera Control Page
6) 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.
Page 32: Screen Shot: Storing Presets
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Storing Presets ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ 1) Store Preset: When the Store Preset button is clicked (point 6 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.
Page 33: Screen Shot: Admin Login
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Admin Login If there is a User name and password, the Login for the Admin is on the Camera Control page. Admin Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Control Page From the Admin Menu Camera Control Page, all 10 menu buttons are accessible. These menus on the left of the screen include Camera Settings, Streaming, Labels, Room Labels, Networking, Security, Diagnostics, System, Help and last but not least the Admin Logout.
Page 34: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings The Global Camera Settings, CCU Scenes, Color Settings and Custom Scene Labels are accessible from this menu. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ 1) Load Preset at Startup: Check this box to move the camera to a predefined preset location when the camera powers up.
Page 35 RoboSHOT HD Cameras  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.  Back Light Compensation: Is only available in Auto Iris Mode. When checked, Back Light Compensation will be applied to the camera if camera is in Auto White Balance mode.
Page 36: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Usb 2.0 Or Ip Streaming Mode Page
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Admin Menu - USB 2.0 or IP Streaming Mode Page ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ Streaming Mode: Streaming can be set for either USB 2.0 streaming (MJPEG) or IP streaming (H.264); but not both at the same time.
Page 37: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels
RoboSHOT HD Cameras Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels The Room Labels menu allows the administrator to label the company name, room name, room phone and help phone on a per QC-USB basis. The labels appear on every page at the top/middle of the page. Simply enter the room information and click Save.
Page 38: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Dhcp Network Configuration
RoboSHOT HD Cameras 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. MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway will Auto-...
Page 39: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Security
“admin” password at any given time. If changes are made, click on Save to store the change. Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics Diagnostics menu button will display a set of self-diagnostics. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical support team diagnose a problem with the Quick-Connect USB and attached camera. The log can be downloaded and refreshed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 40: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System Menu
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...
Page 41: Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update In Progress
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 this page. Have the System page open when calling Vaddio Tech Support. This concludes the Screen Shot Tour for the Quick-Connect USB.
Page 42: General Specifications
Rack Mount Adapter: 998-6000-004 - 1-RU Offset mount (1-Long ear & 1-Short Ear) 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 HD Cameras - Document Number 342-0796 Rev C Page 42 of 68...
Page 43: Communication Specification
8) TXD (to RXD of control source) 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.
Page 44 8x 01 04 0B 00 FF Iris Setting 8x 01 04 0B 01 FF pq=Iris Position** Down 8x 01 04 0B 02 FF RoboSHOT 12 (0h, 07h-11h) Direct 8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF RoboSHOT 30 (0h, 05h-11h) CAM_Gain Reset...
Page 45 RoboSHOT HD Cameras RoboSHOT Command List (3/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments Cam_Display 8x 01 04 15 02 FF Display On/Off On(alternate) 8x 01 06 06 02 FF 8x 01 04 15 03 FF Off(alternate) 8x 01 06 06 03 FF On/Off 8x 01 04 15 10 FF On/Off(alternate)
Page 46 RoboSHOT HD Cameras RoboSHOT Inquiry List (1/2) Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF Off (Standby) CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF...
Page 47 RoboSHOT HD Cameras RoboSHOT Inquiry List (2/2) Inquiry Command Command Response Packet Comments CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF On (mirror) y0 50 03 FF CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF...
Page 48: Command Setting Values
RoboSHOT HD Cameras OMMAND ETTING ALUES Exposure Control Iris Value Steps Shutter Value 60/59.94/30/29.97 50/25 Gain 0x0F Speed 0x15 1/10000 1/10000 0x0E 0x14 1/6000 1/6000 0x0D 0x13 1/4000 1/3500 0x0C 0x12 1/3000 1/2500 0x0B 0x11 1/2000 1/1750 0x0A 0x10 1/1500 1/1250 0x09 0x0F...
Page 49: Roboshot Telnet Serial Command Api
ERIAL OMMAND 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 VT100 terminal emulation standard and uses an intuitive text command nomenclature for ease of use.
Page 50 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Camera Preset  NAME camera preset - Recall and storing of camera presets  SYNOPSIS camera preset {recall|store} [1-6]  DESCRIPTION Method used to recall and store camera presets  OPTIONS recall Recall preset store Store preset preset Required value from 1-12 used to indicate the preset number ...
Page 51 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Camera  NAME camera - Base command for camera control command. Used in conjunction with control arguments to include home, pan, tilt, zoom, preset etc...  SYNOPSIS camera {ccu|home|pan|preset|standby|tilt|zoom}  DESCRIPTION The camera command is the base command used to control the camera movement ...
Page 52 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems 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 ...
Page 53 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Camera CCU  NAME camera ccu - Stores and recalls scenes and gets and sets CCU settings  SYNOPSIS camera ccu  DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the ccu scene or ccu setting  OPTIONS scene Used for storing/recalling scenes Used for getting CCU settings...
Page 54 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Exit  NAME exit - ends the current API command session  SYNOPSIS exit  DESCRIPTION Exit ends the current API command session. 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.
Page 55 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems 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 ...
Page 56 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems 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 the current factory reset status Enable factory reset on reboot Disable factory reset on reboot ...
Page 57 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems System  NAME system - gets or Sets the Current System Settings  SYNOPSIS system {factory-reset {get|on|off} | reboot [ <seconds>]}  DESCRIPTION Method used to get/set the current system settings or execute system commands  OPTIONS factory-reset Get or set the factory reset status...
Page 58: Quick-Connect Usb Telnet Serial Command Api
RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems USB T UICK ONNECT ELNET ERIAL OMMAND The Telnet API for the Quick-Connect USB is similar to, but not identical to the RoboSHOT Telnet API. Some of the differences include the IP and USB 2.0 streaming sections as well as a few others. Telnet sessions will require access verification and uses the same username and password associated with the Administrator account on the embedded web server.
Page 59 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Camera Tilt  NAME camera tilt - Tilts the camera up or down  SYNOPSIS camera tilt {up|down|stop} [1-20]  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) ...
Page 60 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Help  NAME help - display an overview of the CLI syntax  SYNOPSIS help  DESCRIPTION Display an overview of the command line syntax History  NAME history - command history  SYNOPSIS history [limit] ...
Page 61 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems 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 ...
Page 62 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems Streaming Quality  NAME streaming quality - Gets or sets the current streaming quality  SYNOPSIS streaming quality {get|low|standard|high}  DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current streaming quality  OPTIONS get Get the current streaming quality low Set video quality to low standard Set video quality to standard high Set video quality to high...
Page 63 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems 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 ...
Page 64 RoboSHOT HD Camera Systems System Update  NAME system update - Updates the system given a url to the update file  SYNOPSIS system update [<url>]  DESCRIPTION Method used to update the system via a url  OPTIONS url - The url of the file to be fetched ...
Page 65: Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity - Roboshot Hd Ptz Cameras
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.
Page 66: Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity, Quick-Connect Usb Interface
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.
Page 67: Warranty Information
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. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
Page 68 ©2015 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice or obligation. Vaddio, RoboSHOT, ProductionVIEW, EZCamera, Quick-Connect and HSDS are trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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