Crestron Automate VX Series User manual

IV-SAM-VXP-1B and IV-SAM-VXS-1B
1 Beyond Automate™ VX Series
Product Manual
Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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Contents
Overview 1
Features 2
IV-SAM-VXP-1B Features 3
IV-SAM-VXS-1B Features 5
IV-PROSERVICE-1B Features 7
Physical Description 9
Specifications 11
IV-SAM-VXP-1B Specifications 12
Product Specifications 12
IV-SAM-VXS-1B Specifications 14
Product Specifications 14
Installation 16
In the Box 16
Wire the Camera System 16
Connect to the System 17
Configuration 18
Initial Setup 19
Assign Network Interfaces 19
Set Static IPAddresses 19
Use Remote Support 20
System Configuration 21
Access the Web Configuration Interface 21
Camera Settings 22
Microphone Settings 24
General Settings 27
Advanced Settings 31
Admin and User Settings 32
Wirecast Configuration 34
Configure Basic Shots 34
Create Side-by-Side Shots 34
Create Layouts 35
Configure Audio 36
Operation 37
Basic Operation 38
Main Menu 38
Layouts Menu 39
Room Configs Menu 39
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Cameras Menu 40
Camera Setup Tool 41
Resources 43
Crestron Support and Training 43
Product Certificates 43
Related Documentation 43
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Overview
The 1 Beyond Automate™ VX series provides voice-activated camera switching solutions that
bring a full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Camera
switching and movement are done automatically based on the active speaking participant.
Automate VX comes with built-in recording and streaming capability along with outputs for
video conferencing.
NOTE: 1 Beyond Automate™ VX models are functionally similar. For simplicity within this
documentation, the term "Automate VXsystem" is used except where otherwise noted.

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Features
Refer to the following sections for more information on the features provided by various 1
Beyond Automate™ VX models.
lIV-SAM-VXP-1B Features on page3
lIV-SAM-VXS-1B Features on page5
lIV-PROSERVICE-1B Features on page7

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IV-SAM-VXP-1B Features
The IV-SAM-VXP-1B and IV-SAM-VXS-1B Automate™ VX Pro is a voice-activated camera
switching solution that brings a full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and
classrooms. Camera switching and movement are done automatically based on the active
speaking participant. Automate VX Pro comes with built-in recording and streaming capability
along with outputs for video conferencing.
Key features include:
lAutomatic camera switching based on the active speaker
lSupports up to 12 Cameras for multi-camera video with broadcast-style cuts
lIntelligent video algorithm follows the conversation enabling smooth transitions between
participants
lNDI® Compatible (IP video over the network)
lSeven HD-SDI Inputs
Professional Services
The 1 Beyond Automate system requires the purchase of 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote
Professional Services.
An Equipment Proposal issued by the Crestron Sales Support Services team is required before
placing an order for IV-SAM-VXP-1B and IV-SAM-VXS-1B. All orders must reference the
Equipment Proposal number and include the complete camera system outlined in the Equipment
Proposal, including Professional Services.
NOTE: The Equipment Proposal will include the required 1 Beyond cameras, Automate VX
system, and 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services. It will also identify
third-party equipment, such as microphones, which are necessary to complete the system
and must be purchased separately from the applicable manufacturer, based upon the
information provided regarding room size, furniture layout, and design specifics.

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Improved Video for Meetings
See who is speaking with close-up camera shots. Clean production-style camera switching
provides a more engaging experience for remote participants or viewers.
Voice-Activated Switching
Hands-free operation uses room microphones to switch cameras to focus on the active speaking
participant. Integrates with Shure®, Biamp® and Q-Sys® DSPs.
Adapts to Room Sizes and Uses
Supports up to 12 cameras, including 1 Beyond tracking and NDI compatible cameras. Presets
can be saved for rooms that are divisible or have different furniture layouts.
Graphics, Titles, and Layouts
Combine multiple sources, superimpose titles, and add custom graphics. A graphical user
interface allows for custom layouts, and not just picture-in-picture or side-by-side layouts.
Browser or Third-Party Control
Turn on autoswitching, record/stream, and change room configurations or layouts from most
phones, tablets or browsers. An API for Crestron® or Zoom Rooms™ Control is also provided.
Conference, Stream, and/or Record
In addition to high-quality output for hard or soft codecs, the system has a built-in encoder and
recorder to enable multiple live streams and over 100 hours of recording.

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IV-SAM-VXS-1B Features
The IV-SAM-VXS-1B Automate™ VX is a voice-activated camera switching solution that brings a
full multicamera studio experience to meetings, town halls, and classrooms. Camera switching
and movement are done automatically based on the active speaking participant. Automate VX
comes with built-in recording and streaming capability along with outputs for video
conferencing.
Key features include:
lAutomatic camera switching based on the active speaker
lSupports up to 12 Cameras for multi-camera video with broadcast-style cuts
lIntelligent video algorithm follows the conversation enabling smooth transitions between
participants
lNDI® Compatible (IP video over the network)
lThree HD-SDI Inputs
Professional Services
The 1 Beyond Automate system requires the purchase of 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote
Professional Services.
An Equipment Proposal issued by the Crestron Sales Support Services team is required before
placing an order for IV-SAM-VXS-1B. All orders must reference the Equipment Proposal number
and include the complete camera system outlined in the Equipment Proposal, including
Professional Services.
NOTE: The Equipment Proposal will include the required 1 Beyond cameras, Automate VX
system, and 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services. It will also identify
third-party equipment, such as microphones, which are necessary to complete the system
and must be purchased separately from the applicable manufacturer, based upon the
information provided regarding room size, furniture layout, and design specifics.

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Improved Video for Meetings
See who is speaking with close-up camera shots. Clean production-style camera switching
provides a more engaging experience for remote participants or viewers.
Voice-Activated Switching
Hands-free operation uses room microphones to switch cameras to focus on the active speaking
participant. Integrates with Shure®, Biamp® and Q-Sys® DSPs.
Adapts to Room Sizes and Uses
Supports up to 12 cameras, including 1 Beyond tracking and NDI compatible cameras. Presets
can be saved for rooms that are divisible or have different furniture layouts.
Graphics, Titles, and Layouts
Combine multiple sources, superimpose titles, and add custom graphics. A graphical user
interface allows for custom layouts, and not just picture-in-picture or side-by-side layouts.
Browser or Third-Party Control
Turn on autoswitching, record/stream, and change room configurations or layouts from most
phones, tablets or browsers. An API for Crestron® or Zoom Rooms™ Control is also provided.
Conference, Stream, and/or Record
In addition to high-quality output for hard or soft codecs, the system has a built-in encoder and
recorder to enable multiple live streams and over 100 hours of recording.

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IV-PROSERVICE-1B Features
1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services provides support for commissioning
your Automate™ VX voice-activated camera tracking solution.
The purchase of 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services (IV-PROSERVICE-1B)
is required with the purchase of each Automate™ VX (IV-SAM-VXS-1B) or Automate™ VX Pro
(IV-SAM-VXP-1B) model. 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services is not
available for purchase separately.
Overview
1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services provides support for commissioning
your Automate™ VX voice-activated camera tracking solution. An Equipment Proposal issued by
Crestron’s Sales Support Services team is required before placing an order for any Automate VX
system. All orders must reference the Equipment Proposal number and include the complete
camera system as set forth in the Equipment Proposal, including 1 Beyond Camera Systems
Remote Professional Services (IV-PROSERVICE-1B).
NOTE: The Equipment Proposal will include the required 1 Beyond cameras, Automate VX
system, and 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services. It will also identify
third-party equipment, such as microphones, which are necessary to complete the system
and must be purchased separately from the applicable manufacturer, based upon the
information provided regarding room size, furniture layout, and design specifics.
For additional information or to request an Equipment Proposal, please contact Sales Support
Services. Refer to your order confirmation for details regarding the scheduling of professional
services.

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The services included in 1 Beyond Camera Systems Remote Professional Services are described in
the sections that follow.
Preinstallation Support
The Crestron support team will review your proposed installation plan and recommend optimum
placement of the Automate VX system equipment and control panel programming for the
Automate VX or Automate VX Pro camera systems.
The support team will provide an overview of the remote commissioning support process and
answer any questions regarding system configuration and control programming. The support
team will also identify the resources required onsite for commissioning.
Remote Commissioning and Validation
Following installation, the Crestron support team will connect remotely with your onsite team to
help deploy the solution and configure the Automate VX software. The support team accesses
the Automate VX system remotely with your permission and assistance. An experienced and
skilled AV technician is required onsite at this stage, as the support team may require file-system
permissions to access the Automate VX system remotely when deploying hardware and
configuring camera tracking.
Once the Automate VX system is installed and configured, the support team will remotely
perform a comprehensive validation of the camera tracking system. The support team will
simulate a video conference call with your on-site technician to validate camera tracking,
microphone sensitivity, lip-sync, API control from your control panel, and all other related
functionality. After the successful validation, the support team will archive your configuration
files for future support needs.

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Physical Description
The camera switcher provides the following connectors and indicators.
IV-SAM-VXP-1BConnectors and Indicators
IV-SAM-VXS-1BConnectors and Indicators
No. Name Description
1 Power ACpower
2 BIOSFlashback
Button
Not used
3 Wi-Fi Connects the antenna to the onboard Wi-Fi™ network chip
4 HDMI Not used
5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2x USBType-A ports for peripheral device connections
6 Audio Connections Orange:Central/bass speaker out
Blue:Line in
Black:Rear speaker out
Green:Headphone/speaker out
Pink:Microphone in
Optical:Optical SPDIFout
7 ETH1 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet port

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No. Name Description
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 USBType-A port for peripheral device connections
9 USB 3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt™ 4
USB Type-C® port for faster data rates
10 ETH2 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet port
11 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB Type-A port for faster data rates
12 USB 3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt 4
USB Type-C port for faster data rates
13 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2x USBType-A ports for peripheral device connections
14 SDI(REF) SDIreference port (not used)
15 SDI SDIinputs
1V-SAM-VXS-1B:Equipped with 3 inputs
IV-SAM-VXP-1B:Equipped with 7 inputs, use included mini-DIN to
BNCadapters for camera inputs
16 SDI (OUT) SDIvideo program output
17 DisplayPort DisplayPort™ video connection for a computer monitor output (setup
only)

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Specifications
Refer to the following sections for more information on the specifications for various 1 Beyond
Automate™ VX models.
lIV-SAM-VXP-1B Specifications on page12
lIV-SAM-VXS-1B Specifications on page14

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IV-SAM-VXP-1B Specifications
Product specifications for the IV-SAM-VXP-1B and IV-SAM-VXS-1B are provided below.
Product Specifications
Automate VX Pro Capabilities
Titles, Graphics, Layouts Titles, logos, backgrounds can be added, Easy-to-use graphic designer to create
any multi-source layout
Program Record MP4 file (H.264 codec). User-selectable bitrate up to 10 Mbps
ISO Record MJPEG MOV (30–200 Mbps) Individually selectable
Recording Capacity Records to internal 1TB SSD storage
Streaming Encoder Can stream to any RTMP server. Presets included for popular CDNs
NDI Support For inputs and program output
Camera Control Can control 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras (AutoTracker and
AutoFramer) over IP
System Control RESTful API over Network (TCP) for third party control
Compatible Codecs Output via HD-SDI (SDI to HDMI® converter included) for connection to
external conferencing codec or via USB adapter to external systems running
Microsoft Teams® software, Zoom Rooms™ software, etc.
Configuration Browser-based configuration with secure log-in and user administration
Connectivity
Network Ports 2x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
Video
Video Inputs 7x HD-SDI Inputs;
Up to 12 cameras with NDI|HX® interface
Video Output Up to 1080p60 , 1x HD-SDI (SDI to HDMI® converter included);
NDI|HX
Desktop Output 4x DisplayPort™ output
Audio
Audio Input 3.5 mm Line In, USB, Dante® input
Compatible Mic
Systems
For a list of compatible mic systems, refer to OLH Article 1001562.
Compatible DSPs For a list of compatible DSPs, refer to OLH Article 1001563.
Power

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Power 400 W, 100–240VAC
Dimensions
Height 3.5 in. (89 mm)
Width 16.75 in. (425 mm)
Depth 14.5 in. (368 mm)
Weight
14 lb (6.35 kg)

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IV-SAM-VXS-1B Specifications
Product specifications for the IV-SAM-VXP-1B and IV-SAM-VXS-1B are provided below.
Product Specifications
Automate VX Capabilities
Titles, Graphics, Layouts Titles, logos, backgrounds can be added, Easy-to-use graphic designer to create
any multi-source layout
Program Record MP4 file (H.264 codec). User-selectable bitrate up to 10 Mbps
ISO Record MJPEG MOV (30–200 Mbps) Individually selectable
Recording Capacity Records to internal 500GB SSD storage
Streaming Encoder Can stream to any RTMP server. Presets included for popular CDNs
NDI Support For inputs and program output
Camera Control Can control 1 Beyond PTZ cameras and tracking cameras (AutoTracker and
AutoFramer) over IP
System Control RESTful API over Network (TCP) for third party control
Compatible Codecs Output via HD-SDI (SDI to HDMI® converter included) for connection to
external conferencing codec or via USB adapter to external systems running
Microsoft Teams® software, Zoom Rooms™ software, etc.
Configuration Browser-based configuration with secure log-in and user administration
Connectivity
Network Ports 2x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
Video
Video Inputs 3x HD-SDI Inputs
Up to 12 cameras with NDI|HX® interface
Video Output Up to 1080p60 , 1x HD-SDI (SDI to HDMI® converter included);
NDI|HX
Desktop Output 4x DisplayPort™ output
Audio
Audio Input 3.5 mm Line In, USB, Dante® input
Compatible Mic
Systems
For a list of compatible mic systems, refer to OLH Article 1001562.
Compatible DSPs For a list of compatible DSPs, refer to OLH Article 1001563.
Power

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Power 400 W, 100–240VAC
Dimensions
Height 3.5 in. (89 mm)
Width 16.75 in. (425 mm)
Depth 14.5 in. (368 mm)
Weight
14 lb (6.35 kg)

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Installation
Use the following procedures to install the Automate VXsystem.
In the Box
Qty. Description
1 IV-SAM-VXP-1B or IV-SAM-VXS-1B, Automate™ VXCamera Switcher
Additional Items
2 Rail, 20 in. (508 mm)
1 Power Cord, IEC
1 Wi-Fi™ Network Antenna
1 SDIto HDMI®Signal Converter
1 DisplayPort™ to HDMI(female)Signal Adapter
1 Feet Set, Chassis
IV-SAM-VXP-1B Only
8 Cable, MiniDIN to BNC
Wire the Camera System
To perform basic wiring for the camera system:
1. Designate a number for each PTZcamera in your system.
2. Mount the cameras in as described in the appropriate documentation for your 1 Beyond
camera model.
3. Connect each PTZcamera to the SDI®ports of the Automate VXdevice using HD-SDI
cables. Ensure the numbered SDI port corresponds to the camera number determined in
step 1.
NOTE:Each PTZcamera should be connected to a network switch via Ethernet and
can be powered via PoE+(Power over Ethernet Plus) with 30Wpower.
4. Connect the Ethernet 2 port on the camera switcher device to the network switch via an
Ethernet cable.