AVer PTC115 User manual

PTC115
User Manual
V.1.0.1

IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE PTC115
TRACKING CAMERA.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE ITEMS BY YOURSELF. CONTACT THE DEALER
FOR HELP WHEN THE ITEMS IS FAILED TOWORK.
CONNECT THE DEVICES WITH PROPER CABLES.
TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ONLY USE INDOORS.
AVOID INSTALLING AT HUMID ENVIRONMENT.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
NOTE: 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 when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency 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 own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This 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.
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
European Community Compliance Statement (Class A)
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directives on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU.
Warning - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this
interference.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................................................1
Product Overview..........................................................................................................2
Dimension......................................................................................................................2
Remote Controller .........................................................................................................3
CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................4
Device Connections.......................................................................................................4
RS232 Pin Definition .....................................................................................................5
MODE INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................6
Wide Area Mode............................................................................................................6
WEB SETUP........................................................................................................................7
Make a Connection to PTC115 via Browser ..................................................................7
Make a Connection to PTC115 via AVer IPCam Utility ..................................................9
Enable Tracking Function............................................................................................10
Setup Object Viewing Dimension ................................................................................11
Wide Area Mode..........................................................................................................12
Setup Priority Zone .................................................................................................12
Setup Shielded Zone...............................................................................................13
Preset Setup................................................................................................................14
Firmware Update.........................................................................................................15
Using RTSP connect to Camera..................................................................................15

OSD SETUP.......................................................................................................................16
Before You Begin.........................................................................................................16
For the First Time Use.................................................................................................16
Trigger OSD Menu..................................................................................................16
Setup IP Address.....................................................................................................17
OSD Tree Map.............................................................................................................19
Main ........................................................................................................................19
Tracking ..................................................................................................................19
Camera ...................................................................................................................20
Camera ID ..................................................................................................... 20
DHCP ............................................................................................................ 20
Static IP.......................................................................................................... 21
PTZ Camera.................................................................................................. 22
Video Format...........................................................................................................25
Advanced Setting....................................................................................................27
Preset......................................................................................................................27
Language................................................................................................................28
Profile......................................................................................................................28
Factory Default........................................................................................................29
Information..............................................................................................................29
Hot Key ...................................................................................................................30
FAQ....................................................................................................................................31

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INTRODUCTION
AVer PTC115 is a professional tracking camera which can be wide area, stage or segment mode
depended on user’s subject target. The PTC115 use body motion and image analysis algorithm to
tracking target; the target subject no need to wear any signal transmit device. The PTC115 can
communicate with recording system through RS232, RS485 or network interface. The PTC115 has
stable system, easy to use, and suitable for classroom, meeting room, and any lecture or course
environment.
Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. Please check if each item is available and confirm if
there are damage before using.
[Note]
1. Do not disassemble or modify the items by yourself. Contact the dealer for help when the items is
failed to work.
2. Store the items in a dry place away from moisture.
PTC115 unit
Power adapter
Power cord
RS-232 to D-Sub 9
cable
Battery
Quick Guide
Remote Control
[Note] The power cord will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.

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Product Overview
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1. PTZ camera
6. 3G-SDI 1 port(PTZ view)
2. Panoramic camera
7. HDMI port(PTZ view)
3. Power indicator
8. Video in port
4. RJ-45 port
9. RS-232 port
5. 3G-SDI 2 port(Panoramic view)
10. Power jack
Dimension

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Remote Controller
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1. Camera select
[Note] Only channel No.1 is available.
Before you use remote, please press
channel 1 first.
2. Enter
3. Camera direction control
4. White balance
5. OSD menu
6. Back light control
7. Zoom in/out
8. Exposure compensation
9. Back to zero position(home preset)
[Note] Press and hold 3 seconds to turn
on or turn off the PTC115 unit.
Only support at PTC115 FW version
0.0.1000.08 and above.
10. Tracking on/off
11. Number buttons
12. Profile
13. Preset

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CONNECTIONS
Device Connections

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RS232 Pin Definition
Pin
Definition
1
RS232_DTR
2
RS232_DSR
3
N.C.
4
RS232_TXD
5
GND
6
RS232_RXD

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MODE INTRODUCTION
Wide Area Mode
Application
This mode is suitable for teacher or lecturer tracking in normal classroom. The algorithm is
based on face detection.
Regardless of the target close to or away from PTC115, the tracking camera will automatically
zoom in/out to maintain the appropriate size and proportion.
If the tracking target is locked, PTC115 will not be affected by the other moving objects.
Limitation
This mode is easily affected by the brown objects or the color similar to skin. Things like cartons
and wood furniture.
It should be used in bright environment. If the light is not enough, it will cause PTC115 unable
to distinguish the target face and lead to the tracking failure.
It could not be used on the environment with high bright contrast. For example, the
environment is with IFP or projectors. When the target enters or leaves the high bright contrast
zone, it is risky for PTC115 to lose the tracking target.
Install height range (from floor): 2 ~ 3m; 2.4m is suggested.
Distance range to podium: 4~10m; 8m is suggested.
Position: Center of class room.

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WEB SETUP
Make a Connection to PTC115 via Browser
1. Find the IP address of PTC115: call out OSD menu of PTC115. Use ▲and ▼buttons on
remote controller to go to “Information”to find the IP address information.
2. Open the browser on your PC and enter the IP address of PTC115.
3. Enter the password of PTC115 to login. The default password is “admin”.

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4. After login, User should see the main interface of PTC115.

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Make a Connection to PTC115 via AVer IPCam Utility
[Note] The PTC115 FW version 0.0.1000.08 and above supports IPCam Utiltiy application.
To find the IP address of your cameras, you can execute the IPCam Utility installer. Follow the below
steps to find the IP address of camera.
1. Download the IPCam Utility from http://www.aver.com/download-center .
2. Run the IPCam Utility.
3. Click Search, and all available devices will be listed on the screen.
4. Select a camera from the list.
5. The corresponding fields of IP address will display.
6. Double-click on the IP address of camera from the list can connect to camera through the browser.
[Note] If IPCam utility cannot find the camera, please check following:
1. Please make sure the Ethernet connection of camera is well connected.
2. The camera and PC (IPCam utility) are in the same LAN segment.

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Enable Tracking Function
Turn on and off the tracking function. Select > Tracking setting > Tracking on.

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Setup Object Viewing Dimension
Set the size of tracking object on the screen. Aim the intersection of blue line can get best curacy of
tracking. The illustration shows the minimum request. Set the person proportion more than the
illustration. If target proportion is smaller than the photo, it may cause the tracking failure.
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1080
1920
To set the object size for tracking select > Tracking setting > Setup object viewing dimension
(Also see Object Viewing Dimension Setting chapter).
Use ▲, ▼, , and zoom in/out to adjust object size. Then, click “Save”to save the setting.

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Wide Area Mode
The PTC115 will start tracking when object enter the priority zone and the face of object is
detected.
Setup Priority Zone
If PTC115 detects motions in the defined zone and PTC115 will be triggered to track. If priority zone
doesn’t setup, then, all the panoramic view will be the default active zone.
[Note] The screen of priority zone setting is based on panoramic camera view.
1. Select > Tracking setting > Wide Area > Select priority zone.
2. An online tutorial will display. User can watch to learn how to setup tracking zone. Click Skip to
stop tutorial. To watch again, select to play online tutorial.
3. In Select priority zone screen, drag and select the area that wants to be tracking (a blue frame will
show on screen). To re-select the area, just drag and select another wanted area.
4. Click “Save”to save the setting.

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Setup Shielded Zone
Define the area that user doesn’t want camera to track. The shield zone should be within the active
zone. 8 shield zones can be set.
[Note] The screen of shielded zone setting is based on panoramic camera view.
1. Select > Tracking setting > Wide Area > Select shielded zone.
2. An online tutorial will display. User can watch to learn how to setup shield zone. Click Skip to stop
tutorial. To watch again, select to play online tutorial.
3. In Shielded tracking zone screen, click the “+”and select the area in tracking zone that don’t want
to be tracking (a gray block will show on screen). For example: Shielded the projector screen and
TV that may influence the tracking. To delete the shield zone area, click “-“and select the shield to
delete it. Or select “Reset Shields”to delete all shields.
4. Select “Save”to save the setting.

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Preset Setup
Define the specific location to view when select preset number (1~255). When PTC115 lose tracking,
it will back to the preset 1 position.
1. Open the browser and enter the IP address of PTC115 to login to PTC115.
2. Select > Preset Setting.
3. Use the direction control panel to adjust the PTC115 to desires position.
4. Next, select the preset number in “Save to Preset” column and click “Save” button to save the
preset.
5. Select preset number in Call Preset section can view preset position view.
6. After call preset, the tracking will be off. Remember to turn on the tracking manually. Or press
on remote controller.

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Firmware Update
1. Download the newest firmware from http://www.aver.com/download-center .
2. Connect to camera through browser.
3. Select System > Firmware > Upgrade firmware > Upgrade.
4. Select the firmware and select “Upload” button.
5. After updating, refresh the browser.
Using RTSP Connect to Camera
Use RTSP player connecting to camera; please enter the following RTSP URLin your application such
as VLC, PotPlayer, or QuickTime.
PTZ camera: rtsp:// IP address of PTC115:554/live_st1
For example: rtsp://192.168.1.1:554/live_st1
Panoramic camera: rtsp://IP address of PTC115:8554/live_st2
For example: rtsp://192.168.1.1:8554/live_st2