AVer COMCAM130 User manual

CAM130
User Manual

Federal Communications Commission 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.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe
A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Warranty will be void if any unauthorized modifications are done to the product.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Use correct power supply voltage to avoid damaging camera.
Do not place the camera where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or
damage to the lead or the plug.
Hold the bottom of the camera with both hands to move the camera. Do not grab the lens or
lens holder to move the camera.
Remote Control Battery Safety Information
- Store batteries in a cool and dry place.
- Do not throw away used batteries in the trash. Properly dispose of used batteries through
specially approved disposal methods.
- Remove the batteries if they are not in use for long periods of time. Battery leakage and
corrosion can damage the remote control. Dispose of batteries safely and through approved
disposal methods.
- Do not use old batteries with new batteries.
- Do not mix and use different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
- Do not attempt to short-circuit the battery terminals.
CAUTION
- Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
- Dispose of used batteries in a safe and proper manner.

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Contents
Package Contents...................................................................................................1
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................1
Product Introduction................................................................................................2
Overview .........................................................................................................2
LED Indicator...................................................................................................2
How to Control Fill Light.......................................................................................3
Control Fill Light via Device Buttons........................................................ 3
Control Fill Light via Remote Control....................................................... 3
Installation .......................................................................................................7
Device Connection ..........................................................................................7
Operating the Camera...................................................................................10
Make a Video Call .........................................................................................10
PTZApp 2.............................................................................................................. 11
Install PTZApp 2............................................................................................ 11
Use PTZApp 2 with USB Devices ................................................................. 11
Select the Preset Position .............................................................................19
Camera Settings............................................................................................19

Tracking Mode ....................................................................................... 20
Framing Speed ...................................................................................... 21
Home Position ....................................................................................... 22
On Screen Menu ................................................................................... 22
Save Preset ........................................................................................... 22
Fill Light ................................................................................................. 23
Image Settings ..............................................................................................24
Field of View .......................................................................................... 24
Image Flip.............................................................................................. 24
Image Mirror .......................................................................................... 24
True WDR.............................................................................................. 24
Frequency.............................................................................................. 25
White Balance ....................................................................................... 25
Noise Reduction .................................................................................... 25
Brightness.............................................................................................. 25
Saturation .............................................................................................. 25
System Settings ............................................................................................27
Firmware Update ................................................................................... 27
Factory Default ...................................................................................... 28

Trouble Shooting ................................................................................... 28
Information............................................................................................. 28
Audio Settings ...............................................................................................29
Microphone............................................................................................ 29
EZLive ...................................................................................................................30
Use AVer EZLive ...........................................................................................30

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Package Contents
CAM130 Unit &
Lens Cover Power Adapter* Tripod Screw USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A Cable (1.8m)**
QR Code Card
*The power cord will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
* Power adapter will be required to support fill light function only when connecting CAM130 to PC USB
2.0 port.
Optional Accessories
USB 3.1 Extender
10m/20m/30m Remote Control USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable (5m)**
USB Type-A to
Type-C Adapter
** For Japan, USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A Cable (1.8m) is optional and USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A
Cable (5m) is standard.

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Product Introduction
Overview
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Fill Light
Microphone
s*
Color Sensor
Lens
Lens Cover
LED Indicator
Light Level Button
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
Kensington Lock
USB 3.1 Type
-C Port
DC
5V Power Jack
Color T
emperature Button
TV Cl
ip
Tripod Screw Hole
*The built-in microphone of CAM130 is disabled as default.
LED Indicator
Power on: Solid red
Start-up: Solid red
Power cable connected but USB cable unplugged:
Solid orange
Video mute: Solid white
Video on:Solid blue

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How to Control Fill Light
Control Fill Light via Device Buttons
Hold either temperature button or light level button for 2~3 sec to switch on/off fill light
function.
Hold both temperature button and light level button together for 2~3 sec to switch
between auto/manual light adjustment. The message below will show on the image screen.
Whether under auto or manual light adjustment function, user can press the button to
slightly adjust color temperature or press the button to adjust light level.
[Note] The light brightness level in manual mode is much higher than auto mode. There are 12
levels for adjustment.
The camera can memorize the last setting or back to default. Please do advanced settings of the
fill light function via PTZApp 2.
The color temperature ranges from 2700k to 5700k.
[Notes]
1. The fill light function is set at auto mode as factory default. When video streaming is on, the fill
light will be on and the lighting level will be automatically adjusted based on actual environment
in the meeting room.
2. Users can do advanced lighting behavior setting via AVer PTZApp 2.
3. The fill light brightness level is much higher while connecting power adapter since the power
voltage in power adapter is much higher than USB power.
4. If you want to unplug the power adapter while USB video streaming is on, please turn off fill light
first to avoid system shut down.
5. Power adapter will be required to support fill light function only when connecting CAM130 to PC
USB 2.0 port.
Control Fill Light via Remote Control
Long press either or button for 1~2 sec to turn on/off the fill light function.
[Note]If using remote control to turn on fill light, it will be manual light mode.
When fill light is on, press or button to increase/ decrease light level.

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Remote Control (Optional)
Name Function
1. SmartFrame One-click automatic FOV adjustment to fit all participants.
Press for 1~2 second to switch the SmartFrame function among
Manual Framing/Auto Framing/Preset Framing modes. A message
(as figures shown) will display on the middle bottom of the screen
to indicate the mode.
While in Auto Framing mode, an icon message (as figure shown)
will display on the upper left screen to indicate in SmartFrame
status. The icon will appear 2~3 sec on the screen. Once the
process is done, it will disappear. If you don’t want to see the icon
display, please go to PTZApp 2, find “On Screen Menu” function
and select “Off”.
[Notes]
SmartFrame deploys face and body detection technology.
People wearing masks and side facial profiles can still be

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Name
Function
detected. The maximum detection distance is 5 meters.
Camera will track people while moving. It will start to focus and
zoom in once people stop moving for 1~5 seconds, depending
on the framing speed you choose via PTZApp 2. The default
framing speed is “Middle” speed. “High” speed is more suitable
for one person tracking.
Preset Framing: Set up preset points in advance (Only for
Preset points 1~9. Preset 0 is for home position). Camera
tracks one presenter and shoots the preset areas instead of
focusing and zooming into presenter.
When changing to FOV 90 degree mode, SmartFrame function
will be disabled.
2. Audio AI Control Not supported.
3. Bluetooth Not supported.
4. Mute/Unmute Not supported.
5. Camera Directional Control Use the directional button on the remote to control the direction of
the camera. Press the directional button to move the camera or
press and hold for continuous pan or tilt.
6. Enter Press it to show the current AI function on screen such as Auto
Framing.
7. Call/Answer Answer a call or start a call.
8. End Call End the call.
9. OSD Menu Not supported.
10. Load Preset Hotkey Press it to move to preset position as user has set in sequence.
11. Zoom In/Zoom Out Increase/Decrease the camera zoom.
12. Volume Up/Down Adjust volume up or down.
13. Compound Key 
When press this button, the following photo will show up. Then
press the corresponding number key for setting up specific
function.
FOV: Press and then to change field of view
between 90 degree and 120 degree.
[Note]When changing to FOV 90 degree mode, SmartFrame
function will be disabled.
WDR: Press and then to enable/disable the WDR

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Name
Function
function.
Microphone: Press and then to enable/disable
microphone function. This setting will force system reboot. It
will take 20 seconds for system reboot.
14. Number Buttons/Preset
Position
Long press the number button to set the preset point.
One-click the number button to load the preset point.
15. Brightness - Long press either or button for 1~2 sec to turn
on/off the fill light function.
When fill light is off, press this button to decrease image
brightness.
When fill light is on, press this button to decrease light level.
16. Brightness + Long press either or button for 1~2 sec to turn
on/off the fill light function.
When fill light is off, press this button to increase image
brightness.

When fill light is on, press this button to increase light level.

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Installation
Device Connection
1. Install the CAM130 on top of TV or on a tripod.
OR
2. Connect CAM130 to PC with provided USB cable. If you like to use type-C connector on newer
PC, connect your adapter to USB cable, and then connect type-C side of adapter to PC.
Laptop
USB2.0
USB3.1
USB3.1
USB type-A to
type-C adapter
(optional)
or
or
USB 2.0 requires
power adapter
to support fill light power.
[Notes]
When you plug in power adapter to CAM130, it will show up the warning message
for 2 seconds. If the USB streaming is in use, please turn off fill light before unplugging
power adapter.
CAM130 has the USB 3.1 port which is USB 2.0 compatible.
Maximum resolution/fps for USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 port are shown below.
USB 2.0
USB 3.1
YUV
M-JPEG
YUV
M-JPEG
- 640x480 or less resolution, up to 30fps
- 720p, up to 10fps
-
Up to 4k/30fps
-
1080p/60fps
- Up to
1080p/30fps
- 720p/60fps
- Up to 4k/30fps
- 1080p/60fps

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Digital zoom ratio vs video resolution
Resolution
Zoom in/out ratio
4K
N/A
1080p/60fps
2x
Others
4x
Since SmartFrame function requires zoom function, it won’t work under 4K resolution.
3. Select CAM130 as the camera or video device in your app. If you want to use CAM130
microphone, please use PTZApp 2 or remote controller to enable it first and then select CAM130
as your microphone or audio device. For multi-person conferences, it is recommended to use an
external professional microphone or to use with AVer Fone540 for the best conference results.
USB cable
TV
Laptop
[Notes]
1. The built-in microphone of CAM130 is disabled as default.
2. To get good audio quality of the microphone, please enable ZOOM and Teams’ noise
reduction setting.
ZOOM app:

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Microsoft Teams app:
4. Install PTZApp 2 on laptop or PC that is connected with CAM130. The app can be used to adjust
and set up the parameters of the camera (refer to the section of PTZApp 2).

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Operating the Camera
Make a Video Call
1. Make sure all devices (CAM130, laptop/PC, TV/monitor) are well connected and powered on.
2. Run your video application (Zoom, Microsoft®Teams, Skype for Business, Skype, Google Meet,
Intel®Unite™, RingCentral, BlueJeans, V-Cube, LiveOn, CyberLink U Meeting®, TrueConf,
Adobe Connect, Cisco WebEx®, Fuze, GoToMeeting™, Microsoft®Lync™, Vidyo, vMix, WebRTC,
Wirecast, XSplit, etc.) on your PC or laptop.
3. Set the CAM130 camera as the primary camera for your video application (refer to your video
application user guide). You can now make your call.
[Note]The CAM130 is a plug-and-play conference camera. The system requires no special drivers,
but we do recommend installing the PTZApp 2 for a better user experience. For information on how to
install and use the PTZApp 2, refer to the PTZApp 2 section in this user manual.

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PTZApp 2
In PTZApp 2, user can configure the parameters of the camera, set up AI tracking functions and some
advanced image settings, pan, tilt, and zoom the camera.
Install PTZApp 2
Please go to https://www.aver.com/download-center (Global & European Headquarters) or
https://www.averusa.com/business/support/ (USA) to download the PTZApp 2. After downloading,
double-click on the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
After installing the PTZApp 2, double-click on the PTZApp 2 icon to run the application.
[Note]PTZApp 2 runs on web browser. It doesn’t support IE browser. It is suggested to set up your
browser to Chrome as default.
Use PTZApp 2 with USB Devices
1. Run your video application and make a video call.
2. During your video call, you can use the PTZApp 2 to pan, tilt and zoom the camera in/out and
enable/disable the true WDR, brightness, and sharpness feature.
3. Launch PTZApp 2 ( ) and it will open in Chrome browser automatically.
4. Choose “USB Devices” and connect CAM130 to PC/laptop with USB cable. When the camera is
detected, the product card will show up.

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5. Click the setting icon to change Language, Hotkey Control, and PTZApp 2 Version.
Language:Select desired language and click the check icon to confirm the selection.
Hotkey Control:User can control the camera by using keyboard. This is a general list for all Aver
USB Cameras. Backlight control equals to WDR function in CAM130.

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PTZApp Update:Get current PTZApp 2’s version number and do auto update here.
6. Information: Click the drop-down triangle icon to review the information of camera. To minimize
the information, click the triangle or the bottom area of the information icon.
7. Camera: Click the camera icon to view the camera live view. Click the X icon to close the camera
live view. If the live video did not appear, please check the camera and the laptop/PC connection
to make sure all are correct and well connected.
The resolution of this small live view is 640x480 resolutions.