Altia systems Panacast 2 User manual

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The PanaCast®2 Installation Guide is for system administrators and network engineers to learn how

to properly setup and install PanaCast 2.

PanaCast®2 is a Plug-and-Play device that uses USB ports on a Mac or PC to deliver a high-

quality, 180ofield-of-view, HD quality, panoramic video stream, along with a HD stereo microphone

Producing a natural looking video stream by combining video streams from three imagers the

PanaCast®2 simultaneously achieves an extended field of view without sacrificing resolution.

This UVC compliant device requires no additional drivers or software to operate properly.

Installation Guide

PanaCast®2

Industry-First Panoramic-4k USB Plug-and-Play Intelligent Video Camera System

Lens and imagers

Microphones

Indicator LEDs

USB 3.0

Security lock

Threaded mount

+/-5° pivot

USB power

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Table of Contents

1)!Preparing!for!Installation:!....................................................................................................................!3!

a) Package Contents!.........................................................................................................................!3!

b) Tools Needed for Installation!......................................................................................................!3!

c) Safety Recommendations!..............................................................................................................!3!

Installing the PanaCast 2 .................................................................................................... 4

a) LED Status!....................................................................................................................................!4!

b) Camera Setup!...............................................................................................................................!4!

c) Camera Placement!........................................................................................................................!5!

I. General Recommendations!........................................................................................................!5!

VI. Wall Mount Placement Recommendations:!............................................................................!7!

VII. Table Stand Placement Recommendations:!............................................................................!9!

d) Powering up the Camera!...........................................................................................................!12!

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1) Preparing for Installation:

a) Package Contents

PanaCast®2

USB 3.0 Cable

(3ft)

Power Adapter

Cable (5ft)

Power

Adapter

Wall Mount

(optional)

Camera Stand

(optional)

b) Tools Needed for Installation

•A Philips screwdriver and ¼inch size screws are required to attach the wall mount to

the wall.

•To periodically tighten the base of the camera stand, you will require the same

screwdriver.

c) Safety Recommendations

•Heat: Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight and environments with a

temperature greater than 90º as this will heat up the exterior of the camera, making it

too hot to hold and causing malfunctions. .Do not place the camera near the vents of a

monitor or TV screen as this will overheat the camera and cause malfunction.

•Electricity: The camera works best when used with a 120 V outlet. If this is not possible,

attain an adapter that can convert the voltage of the outlet available to 120 V. If this

requirement is not met, the camera may be under or over powered. If underpowered,

the camera will not function to full capacity or at all. If the camera is overpowered, it will

fry the circuits and cause the camera to malfunction and break.

•Water: Keep the camera, wires, and outlet it is plugged into away from all damp sources

as over exposure to dampness could cause the camera to short circuit and produce

sparks.

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2) Installing PanaCast 2

a) LED Status

•The LED indicators represent the state of the

camera.

•Blinking blue: Camera is initializing

•Solid blue: Camera in standby mode

•Solid white: Camera is streaming video

b) Camera Setup

Step 1: Plug USB

cable into camera

head USB 3.0 Port

Step 2: Push the

USB cable in the

slot at the back of

the stem

Step 3: Plug the

USB cable into a

USB 3.0 or 2.0 port

of the PC

LED

Indicators

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c) Camera Placement

I. General Recommendations

•There are several locations to position the PanaCast 2 camera in a room. We have

provided examples of room layouts to help get started. We recommend placing

the camera directly in front of the monitor so as not to capture it in the video

stream.

II. Light: We do not recommend placing the camera anywhere it may face direct sunlight.

This will ruin the preset camera white balance leading to a compromised image and video

stream. Below is a scenario in which the camera should not be placed. However, if this is

unavoidable, make sure that there are blinds to ensure limited direct sunlight on the

lenses.

a. Proper Lighting: To ensure the best video quality, it is important that the camera is

placed in the best lighting situation possible. Proper lighting can be defined as office

lighting (incandescent bulbs in an indoor setting). If the camera is used outdoors or

is in direct contact with firelight, the lenses will not work properly and the integrity

of the video will be compromised.

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III. Power: When setting up the PanaCast 2 camera, another factor to account for is its

proximity to the nearest Power Outlet or USB 3.0 port. The PanaCast 2 comes with a

1m (3-foot) power chord and a 1m (3-foot) USB chord. Longer 3m cords However,

longer chords that are 3m (10 feet) long can be ordered as well from our website. We

do not recommend placing the camera more than 10 feet away from the closest outlet or

USB 3.0 port as this will suck too much power.

IV. Vibration: Another factor to account for is vibrations in a given room. If there is a section

of the room that seems to vibrate constantly, do not place the camera here as it will

interfere with the camera’s preset settings and focus.

V. Room Placement: As a general rule of thumb position the camera about 3 to 6 feet off

the ground. This will allow the camera to sit at eye level so the callers get the best and

most immersive collaboration experience possible.

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VI. Wall Mount Placement Recommendations:

a. Height: Based on the set up provided, the camera should be mounted to the wall at

about 3 to 6 feet from the floor, as this will give the best display of the room at

eye level.

b. Distance: The camera should be roughly 3 to 6 feet away from the closest

participant in the room. Any more and the video will start to granulate and any

closer and the participants will be affected by the imager stitching. The PanaCast 2

camera has a panoramic view of 1800 and 540wide. When positioning the camera,

make sure the imagers are in front of the monitor. This will prevent the camera

from capturing the monitor, giving the best possible video collaboration

experience.

c. Recommended Rooms: With a wall mount, we recommend the camera be used in

most sized conference rooms, office spaces, and collaboration rooms.

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Note for figure above: Only one camera is needed

d. Unconventional Rooms: If the room the camera will be set up in is an extremely

large room, it may be a good decision to set up 2 cameras to get a full and clear

video of the entire room. If the room is smaller, we recommend placing the

camera in the corner of the room so as to maximize the Panoramic-4K capabilities

of the camera.

Note: Due to size of room, two cameras are needed

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VII. Table Stand Placement Recommendations:

a. Distance: When using the camera stand in conjunction with a laptop, it is

recommended to place the camera right behind the monitor of the screen and sit 3

– 6 feet away. It is also important to ensure that the camera is close enough to a

USB 3.0 port or power outlet as mentioned earlier.

b. Height: Place the camera at a height just above the monitor (in most scenarios,

laptop screens) being used. This height usually ranges between between 3 to 4.5

feet from the floor.

c. Recommended Rooms: We recommend the camera be used in huddle rooms (2-5

people) or anywhere on the go.

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Note for figure above: Only one camera is needed

d. Unconventional Rooms: If the cameras need to be used temporarily in a large

room, we recommend trying to use as little of the room as possible (distance-

wise). But if the cameras are to be stationed permanently, we recommend the

same procedure as for the wall mount.

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Note: Due to size of room, two cameras can be used

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d) Powering up the Camera