Atlona AT-HDVS-CAM User manual

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AT-HDVS-CAM

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Version Release Date Notes
1 10/17 Initial release
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FCC Statement
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This hardware device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2) increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver; 3) connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected;
4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where
shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specied additional components or accessories
elsewhere dened to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance
with FCC regulations.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
Atlona.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage
to this product, never handle or touch this unit or
power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the product, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: TO REDUCT THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN ENCLOSURE OR EXPOSE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The information bubble is intended to alert the user to helpful or optional opera-
tional instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Important Safety Information

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Introduction 8
Features 8
Package Contents 8
Panel Description 9
Installation 10
Connection Instructions 10
Mounting Instructions 10
Connection Diagram 12
WebGUI 13
Visca Protocol List 20
Camera Return Command 20
Camera Control Command 20
Inquiry Command 24
Pelco-D Protocol Command List 28
Pelco-P Protocol Command List 29
Appendix 30
Specications 30
Index 31
Table of Contents

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The Atlona AT-HDVS-CAM is an enterprise-grade PTZ camera designed for use with the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-KIT
in soft codec conferencing applications. It features a USB interface for video and camera control. The HDVS-CAM
seamlessly integrates with the HDVS-300-KIT for a complete, automated conferencing system that includes AV
and USB extension, plus automatic input selection and display powering when a PC is connected. The HDVS-CAM
delivers high performance, professional-quality imaging with video resolutions up to 1080p @ 30 Hz, as well as fast
and accurate auto-focusing, and a fast yet quiet pan and tilt mechanism. This PTZ camera is ideal for a wide range of
small to medium-sized meeting spaces, classrooms, and training rooms.
1 x AT-HDVS-CAM
1 x Wall mounting plate
1 x 1/4 20OUNC screws
1 x IR Remote Control
1 x USB A cable
1 x VISCA to RS-232 DB-9 adapter
2 x AAA battery
1 x Installation Guide
Introduction
Features
Package Contents
• Available video resolutions from 176x144 up to 1080p @ 30 Hz
• Fast and accurate auto focus, plus auto white balance and auto exposure modes
• Fast and quiet pan and tilt mechanism
• USB 2.0 interface for video and camera control
• Multi-element zoom lens with 10x optical zoom and a 60.9° horizontal eld of view
• Picture controls available for brightness, color, saturation, contrast, sharpness, and gamma
• TCP/IP, RS-232, USB, and IR control – convenient handheld IR remote control included
• High performance imaging, ne detail, and color rendering with 1/2.8” low-noise, HD CMOS sensor

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Panel Description
1. RS-232
Connect included VISCA to RS-232 adapter here
to control the camera with a third party software or
hardware controller.
2. USB
Connect included USB A cable to this port from the
USB port of the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX.
3. LAN
Connect to a network switch to control the unit via
TCP/IP or webGUI.
4. DC 12V
Connect the included 12V power supply to this port.
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Installation
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the back of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
2. Connect the USB cable to the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX.
3. *Optional* Connect the Visca to RS-232 cable to the Visca port for RS-232 control.
4. Connect the DC 12V power cable to the unit.
GND
RXD
CTS
TXD
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DSR
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RTS
DCD
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Connection Instructions
Mounting Instructions
The AT-HDVS-CAM has two installation options, wall mount (included) and ceiling mount (purchased separately).
Wall Mount installation
To install the AT-HDVS-CAM, 4 M6 swelling bolts, 1 1/4 20UNC bolt, 4 M6 nuts & shims, the included wall mount
bracket, and the AT-HDVS-CAM are needed.
1. Install the M6 swelling bolts in a rectangular pattern on the wall, 100 mm wide and 50 mm high.
2. Attached the wall mount bracket onto the wall, by placing them on the M6 swelling bolts and securing it with the
M6 nuts and shims.
3. Once the wall mount bracket is secure on the wall, place the camera on the top of the wall mount bracket and
secure it with the 1/4 20UNC bolt.
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Installation
Ceiling Mount installation
To install the AT-HDVS-CAM, 4 PA3X30 self-tapping screws, 4 PM3X6 screws, 4 screw stoppers, 1 1/4 20UNC
screw, the optional ceiling upper and lower covering plates, and the AT-HDVS-CAM are needed.
1. Install the 4 screw stoppers in the ceiling.
2. Connect the upper ceiling covering plate to the screw stoppers using the PA3X30 self-tapping screws.
3. Connect the lower ceiling covering plate to the bottom of the AT-HDVS-CAM using the 1/4 20UNC screw.
4. Mount the lower ceiling covering plate to the upper ceiling plate using 3 PM3X6 bolts.
ON KE
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ON KE
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NOTE: The camera picture will need to be inverted for video to be viewed correctly. Video can be inverted
from the Picture Settings in the webGUI or using the visca commands.

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Installation
Connection Diagram
USB
USB
USB
HDMI IN 5 USB HUB HDBaseT IN DC 48V
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USB 2USB 1 AUDIO VGA IN DP IN 4 USBHUB HDBaseT OUT RS-232
RX TX
LAN
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HDMI IN 1
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Display
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RS-232
USB LAN
DC 12V
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HDMI
HDBaseT
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DisplayPort
Control
HDMI
Laptop
Laptop
AT-UHD-HDVS-300-TX
AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX
Speakerphone
AT-HDVS-CAM
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WebGUI
The AT-HDVS-CAM includes a built-in webGUI, which allows easy management and control of all features. Follow
the instructions below to access the webGUI.
1. Use an IP scanner software to determine the IP address of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address bar, type the IP address of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
4. Enter the following information on the Login page.
Login: root
Password: Atlona
5. Click the Login button.
6 The status page will display the general information of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
7 Select rmware from the side menu.

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System
MCU - Displays the current OSD rmware.
Camera - Displays the current unit rmware.
Auto Focus - Displays the rmware for auto focus.
Firmware Update
Browse - Select browse and search the local computer for the rmware.
Update - Load the selected le to the unit.
Information
Device Name - Displays the SKU of the unit.
Device ID - Displays the ID of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
Time
Date Format - Select how the date will display on video and saved les.
Date Separator - Select the symbol to display between date format.
Zone - Select the time zone for the camera.
Hour Type - Select the way the time displays through the day.
NTP Enable - Enable or disable time synchronization.
Update Interval - Select the amount of time between synchronizations.
Host URL - The unit will synchronize to the time of the URL typed in this eld.
Host Port - Type the port to ensure communication between the camera and the host URL.
Time Synchronization
Sync Type - Select the device the camera will sync to.
Computer Time - Displays the current time of the selected synchronization type.
webGUI
8 Select network from the side menu.

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Network Settings
DHCP - Switch between DHCP (ON) and static (OFF).
IP Address, Subnet, Gateway - This will display the current IP settings on DHCP. When set to static, ll in the IP
address, netmask, gateway, and telnet port.
MAC Address - Displays the MAC Address of the AT-HDVS-CAM.
Port Settings
Data port - This selection is not used at this time. Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 3000.
Web Port - This selection is not used at this time. Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 80.
Onvif Port - This selection is not used at this time. Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 2000.
Soap Port - This selection is not used at this time. Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 1936.
RTMP Port - Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 1935.
RTSP Port - This selection is not used at this time. Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 554.
Visca Port - Set to a value between 0 and 65535. Default is 3001.
DNS Settings
Preferred - Set the preferred DNS server. Default is 0.0.0.0.
Alternative - Set the alternate DNS server. Default is 0.0.0.0.
webGUI
NOTE: The AT-HDVS-CAM will restart automatically after the save button is pressed.
9 Select User from the side menu.

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webGUI
User
Update the username and password of the AT-HDVS-CAM webGUI.
10 Select Reset from the side menu.
11 Select Picture from the side menu.
Factory Reset
Factory Reset - Sets the device back to the original factory settings.
Reboot
Reboot - Reboots the AT-HDVS-CAM.

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webGUI
Picture Settings
Brightness - Set to a value between 0 and 14. Default is 6.
Contrast - Set to a value between 0 and 14. Default is 8.
Sharpness - Set to a value between 0 and 15. Default is 7.
Gamma - Set the gamma value of the camera. Values are default, 0.45, 0.50, 0.52, and 0.55.
DCI (Dynamic Contrast Improvement) - Set to a value between 1 and 8 or OFF.
Saturation - Set to a value between 60% and 200%. Default is 80%.
WB Mode - Select between Auto, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 4500K, 5000K, 5500K, 6000K, 6500K, 7000K, Manu-
al, and OnePush.
AWB Sensitivity - Select between low, middle, and high.
B & W Mode - Toggle color between black and white (ON) and color (OFF). Default is o.
Flip-H - Flip the image horizontally. Default is o.
Flip-V - Flip the image vertically. Default is o.
Focus Settings
Focus Mode - Switch between Auto, Manual, or OnePush.
Auto Focus Zone - Switch the zone between Top, Center, Bottom, and All.
Auto Focus Sensitivity - Switch between High, Middle, and Low.
12 Select Focus from the side menu.
13 Select Exposure from the side menu.

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webGUI
Exposure Settings
Mode - Switch between Auto, Manual, SAE, AAE, and Bright.
Flicker - Switch between OFF, 50Hz, and 60Hz.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) - Set to a value between 1 and 8, or OFF.
EV (Exposure Compensation) - Toggle EV on and o.
BLC (Backlight Compensation) - Toggle backlight compensation on and o.
G.Limit (Gain Limit) - Set to a value between 0 and 15. Default is 3.
Noise Reduction Settings
NR-2D Reduction - Set to a value between OFF, 1 and 7, or Auto.
NR-3D Reduction - Set to a value between OFF, 1 and 8.
Dynamic Hot Pixel - Set to a value between 1 and 5, or OFF.
14 Select Noise Reduction from the side menu.
15 Select OSD from the side menu.

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webGUI
OSD Settings
Show Time - Toggle the time on and o on the on screen display.
Show Title - Toggle the title on and o on the on screen display.
Time Font Color - Set the time’s font color. Values are White, Black, Yellow, Red, and Blue.
Title Font Color - Set the time’s font color. Values are White, Black, Yellow, Red, and Blue.
Scale Font with Resolution - Toggle the font scaling on and o.
Main Stream OSD Font Size - Set the font size between 8 and 200.
Sub Stream OSD Font Size - Set the font size between 8 and 200.
OSD Oset - Use the buttons to position the OSD information on the screen.
Camera Control
Pan-Tilt-Zoom - Use the buttons to adjust the camera’s view and position.
Focus Mode - Switch between Auto, Manual, and OnePush. Use the buttons to adjust the focus.
Preset - Set the current position settings to a preset and save.
Video buttons - Adjust video settings with these buttons. Some buttons are not supported at this time.
16 Select Control from the side menu.

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Visca Protocol List
Camera Return Commands
Camera Control Commands
ACK/Completion Message
Command packet Note
ACK z0 41 FF Returned when the command is accepted
Completion z0 51 FF Returned when the command has been executed
Error Messages
Command packet Note
Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF Returned when the command format is dierent or when a
command with illegal command parameters is accepted
Command Not Executable z0 61 41 FF Returned when a command cannot be executed due
to current conditions. For example, when commands
controlling the focus manually are received during auto
focus.
Command Function Command Packet Note
AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 0p FF p: Address setting
IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear
CommandCancel 8x 21 FF
CAM_Power On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON/OFF
O 8x 01 04 00 03 FF
CAM_Zoom Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF
Tele(Standard) 8x 01 04 07 02 FF
Wide(Standard) 8x 01 04 07 03 FF
Tele(Variable) 8x 01 04 07 2p FF p = 0(low) - F(high)
Wide(Variable) 8x 01 04 07 3p FF p = 0(low) - F(high)
Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q
0r 0s FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
CAM_Focus Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF
Far(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 02 FF
Near(Standard) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF
Far(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 2p FF p = 0(low) - F(high)
Near(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF p = 0(low) - F(high)
Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q
0r 0s FF
pqrs: Focus Position
Auto Focus 8x 01 04 38 02 FF
Manual Focus 8x 01 04 38 03 FF
CAM_Zoom Focus Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q
0r 0s 0t 0u 0v 0w
FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
tuvw: Focus Position
z = camera address +8