Avonic AV-CM22-VCU User manual

Avonic 4K Conference Camera USB3.0
AV-CM22-VCU
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Disclaimer, Contact, IP Rating and CE Marking
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The information contained in this Manual is subject to change without notice.
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IP Rating
The IP Rating (ingress protection) for this Product is IP30. This means that the Product has an intrusion
protection against solid objects over 2.5mm, e.g. tools & wires and has no moisture protection.
CE Marking
The Product has a CE Marking. The CE labels are placed at the bottom of the Product and on the packaging.
See the respective figures below:
Figure 1: CE Marking (Product)
Figure 2: CE Marking (Packaging)
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EU Declaration of Conformity
The Avonic Declaration of Conformity is in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 and generated using the
ProductIP compliance platform.
Table 1: CE Declaration of Conformity
1. Models No: AV-CM22-VCU-B
2. Brand Name: Avonic
3. Product Name: 4K Video Conference Camera USB3.0 & HDMI
4. Manufacturer: Avonic
Exportweg 11a
2645ED Delfgauw
The Netherlands
3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
4. The object of the declaration described in point 1 is in conformity with the:
• EC Council Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility
• EC Council Directive 2011/65/EU of the EU Parliament and Commission Decision 2005/618/EC
• FCC Rules and Regulations for Information Technology Equipment FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
Standards EN 55032: 2015
EN61000-3-2: 2019
EN61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019
EN55024:2010+A1:2015
6. Signed for and on behalf of Avonic:
Delfgauw, 19th of April 2020
Martijn van Bodegom,
Product Manager
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Important Information
Liability
Avonic will NOT be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by unqualified persons carrying out these
tasks, or by not following the instructions in this Manual.
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use
Installation
The following applies to the installation of the camera:
• The installation activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by experienced technicians.
• The installation activities should NOT be executed by minors, mentally disabled persons or other persons
not qualified to perform these tasks.
Operation
The following applies to the operation of the camera:
• The operational activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by people with enough
technical knowledge to perform the activities in a safe manner.
• This Product is specifically developed for video conferencing / streaming via internet by companies,
institutes and universities. It is NOT meant for private use in the residential area.
• This Product should ONLY be used indoors.
• This Product is NOT a medical device and should NOT be used as a substitute for professional medical
judgment. It is NOT designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in
the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease. Please consult your healthcare
provider prior to making any decisions related to your health.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury,
or severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock,
injury, or damage to this Product or other property.
Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Symbols Used in This Manual
Symbol Meaning Description
Danger Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to personal
injury and / or serious damage to the Product.
Electrical Shock Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to life-
threatening situations and / or serious damage to the Product.
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Symbol Meaning Description
Important The information associated with this symbol requires special attention.
Information The information associated with symbol refers to a general remark or a
reference to other documentation.
Instruction This symbol refers to one or more user instructions.
Recycling Specific parts of the Product can be re-used.
Acronyms
The following acronyms are used in this Manual:
AWB Aperture White Balance
BLC Black Light Control
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
DRC Dynamic Range Compression
EV Exposure Value
HD High Definition
HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
MJPEG Motion-JPEG
NR Noise Reduction
OSD On-Screen Display
PTZ Pan / Tilt / Zoom
SKU Stock Keeping Unit
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
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Contents
Disclaimer, Contact, IP Rating and CE Marking.......................................................................... ii
EU Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................................iii
Important Information............................................................................................................. iv
Liability.......................................................................................................................... iv
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use.............................................................................. iv
Installation............................................................................................................ iv
Operation..............................................................................................................iv
Important Precautions.................................................................................................... iv
Symbols Used in This Manual......................................................................................... iv
Acronyms........................................................................................................................v
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 8
Purpose of This Manual.................................................................................................. 8
Target Audience..............................................................................................................8
Document Structure........................................................................................................ 8
Safety......................................................................................................................................9
Important Precautions.....................................................................................................9
Intended Use..................................................................................................................9
Handling.........................................................................................................................9
Mounting........................................................................................................................ 9
Ventilation.....................................................................................................................10
Repair...........................................................................................................................10
Power and Adapter....................................................................................................... 10
Atmospheric Conditions................................................................................................. 10
Product Overview...................................................................................................................11
Description....................................................................................................................11
Features....................................................................................................................... 11
Applications...................................................................................................................11
Unpacking..............................................................................................................................12
Package Contents..........................................................................................................12
Handling Precautions.....................................................................................................12
Unpacking the Camera.................................................................................................. 13
Return Procedure.......................................................................................................... 13
Mounting and Installation....................................................................................................... 14
Mounting on a (computer)screen or wall........................................................................14
1. Monitor placement........................................................................................... 14
2. Wall mounted above a screen.......................................................................... 15
3. Mounting below a screen................................................................................. 15
Connecting the Components to the Camera....................................................................16
Operation...............................................................................................................................17
Using the Remote Control............................................................................................. 17
1. Standby Key.................................................................................................... 17
2. Number Key.................................................................................................... 17
3. *Key................................................................................................................18
4. Preset Key.......................................................................................................18
5. Home.............................................................................................................. 18
6. Return Key...................................................................................................... 18
7. Zoom + -........................................................................................................ 18
8. Left/ Right Setting Key.....................................................................................18
9. Focus Key........................................................................................................18
10. Camera IR Selection Key................................................................................ 19
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11. #Key............................................................................................................. 19
12. IR Channel Program Key................................................................................ 19
13. Reset Key...................................................................................................... 19
14. PTZ Control Key.............................................................................................20
15. Menu Key...................................................................................................... 20
16. Backlight Key................................................................................................. 20
17. PTZ Reset Key............................................................................................... 20
Other Key Combinations................................................................................................ 20
OSD Menu.................................................................................................................... 21
First Operation.....................................................................................................22
1. MENU..............................................................................................................22
1.1 EXPOSURE..................................................................................................... 23
1.2 COLOR.......................................................................................................... 24
1.3 IMAGE........................................................................................................... 26
1.4 NOISE REDUCTION........................................................................................ 27
1.5 SETTING........................................................................................................28
1.6 INFORMATION............................................................................................... 29
1.7 RESTORE DEFAULT.........................................................................................29
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................30
Camera Maintenance.....................................................................................................30
Usage Precautions.........................................................................................................30
Transport and Storage............................................................................................................31
Disposal and Recycling........................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................33
General.........................................................................................................................33
Power Issues................................................................................................................ 33
Image...........................................................................................................................33
No image.............................................................................................................33
Abnormal image...................................................................................................33
Dithering or flickering image.................................................................................33
Color issues......................................................................................................... 33
Autofocus Issues..................................................................................................34
Control......................................................................................................................... 34
IR Remote Controller does not work..................................................................... 34
Appendix A - Dimensions....................................................................................................... 35
Appendix B - CMOS Image Sensor Characteristics....................................................................36
White Flecks................................................................................................................. 36
Aliasing.........................................................................................................................36
Focal Plane................................................................................................................... 36
Flash Band....................................................................................................................36
Flicker...........................................................................................................................36
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Introduction
Purpose of This Manual
This Manual describes the safety precautions and the instructions for safe unpackaging, installation, operation,
maintenance and disposal of the Avonic CM22-VCU camera.
In this Manual the Avonic CM22-VCU camera is referred to as the 'Product'.
Target Audience
This Manual is developed for installation technicians who install the Product at client sites, and for IT
professionals who are responsible for operating the Product.
Document Structure
The Manual is subdivided into the following Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Safety
3. Product Overview
4. Unpacking
5. Mounting and Installation
6. Operation
7. Maintenance
8. Transport and Storage
9. Disposal and Recycling
10.Troubleshooting
Additionally, it contains the following:
•Appendix A - Dimensions
•Appendix B - CMOS Image Sensor Characteristics
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Safety
This chapter contains important safety information regarding the unpacking, installation and use of the camera.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury,
or severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock,
injury, or damage to this Product or other property.
Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Intended Use
See section Intended Use and Non-Intended Use on page iv for details.
Handling
To prevent the risk of injury, take the following precautions when handling this Product:
• Handle the Product with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic
components inside.
• The Product can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured or crushed, or if it comes into contact with
liquid.
• Do not pick up and move the Product unit while a tripod is attached. The fitting may break under the
weight of the tripod, which may result in injury.
• If you suspect any damage to the Product, discontinue its use, as it may cause overheating or injury.
Mounting
To prevent the Product from falling down which may cause injuries:
• Set up this Product on a hard, stable surface or mount it to a wall or (computer) screen.
• ONLY use an Avonic mount for mounting to a wall or (computer) screen.
• Ensure the mounting construction is capable of supporting four times the weight of the Product. (See
'General Specifications > Weight product’ in the Product Datasheet for the exact weight.)
• Use a safety loop or drop protection that prevents the Product from falling if the mounting construction
fails.
• During installation, NEVER install a Product above a person.
• Check the installation at least once a year. An improper mounting could cause the unit to fall off,
resulting in personal injury.
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Ventilation
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating:
• Maintain adequate ventilation by NOT installing or placing the Product unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet
or any other confined space.
• Ensure that curtains or any other material does NOT obstruct the ventilation.
Repair
Take the following precautions if the Product should be repaired:
• Don’t open this Product and don’t attempt to repair it yourself. Disassembling the Product may damage it
or may cause injury to you.
• If this Product is damaged, malfunctioning, or if it comes into contact with liquid, contact Avonic or an
Avonic Authorized Service Provider.
• Repairs by service providers other than Avonic or an Avonic Authorized Service Provider may not involve
the use of Avonic genuine parts and may affect the safety and functionality of the device. You can find
more information about repairs and service at www.avonic.com.
Power and Adapter
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard:
• Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet the
applicable safety standards. They could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
• Do NOT use damaged cables.
• Do NOT power the Product in a moist / wet environment.
• Before you power the Product, ensure the cable is fully inserted into the power adapter.
• Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet.
• Do NOT use the power adapter at a moist / wet location.
• Do NOT connect or disconnect the power adapter with wet hands.
• Keep the Product, cable, and power adapter in a dry and well-ventilated area when in use.
• Stop using the power adapter and any cables if any of the following conditions exist:
• The power adapter plug or prongs are damaged.
• The cable becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
• The power adapter is exposed to excessive moisture, or liquid is spilled into it.
• The power adapter has been dropped, and its enclosure is damaged.
Atmospheric Conditions
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the Product or other property caused by a potentially explosive
atmosphere:
• Do NOT use this Product in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as areas where the air
contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders),
may be hazardous.
• Exposing this Product to environments having high concentrations of industrial chemicals, including near
evaporating liquified gasses such as helium, may damage or impair this Product functionality.
• Obey all signs and instructions.
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