Hall Technologies HT-CALIPSO User manual

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Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com
HT-CALIPSO
All-in-one Meeting Collaboration Bar
USER MANUAL
March 20, 2023

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Features .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Panel Description ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Application Wiring ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Application 1 ................................................................................................................................... 9
Application 2 ................................................................................................................................. 10
Bluetooth Pairing ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Control – Remote Control ......................................................................................................................... 12
Key Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Screen Mirroring ........................................................................................................................... 13
Using Airplay ..................................................................................................................... 13
Using SmartView .............................................................................................................. 14
Using Miracast .................................................................................................................. 14
Using HT-VOYAGER ............................................................................................................ 16
Guide Screen ................................................................................................................................ 17
OSD ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Soft Codec Support ................................................................................................................................... 19
Google Meet ................................................................................................................................. 19
Microsoft Teams ........................................................................................................................... 21
Zoom ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Web GUI ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Camera Page ................................................................................................................................. 26
Tracking Mode: Off ........................................................................................................... 27
Tracking Mode: Auto Framing ........................................................................................... 28
Tracking Mode: Speaker Tracking ..................................................................................... 29
Tracking Mode: Presenter Tracking ................................................................................... 30
Settings Page ................................................................................................................................ 31
General Settings ................................................................................................................ 31
Video Settings ................................................................................................................... 32
WiFi Settings ..................................................................................................................... 33
BYOD Settings ................................................................................................................... 34
System Settings ................................................................................................................. 35
Support Page ................................................................................................................................ 36
Device Info and Firmware Update .................................................................................... 36
API Command List .................................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 38

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Introduction
OVERVIEW
The HT-CALIPSO is an all-in-one meeting collaboration video bar with an ultra-wide angle 4K AI camera,
microphone and speaker features and wireless screen presentation capability. It includes a built-in Wi-
Fi module and offers multiple connection options, including AirPlay, Miracast, Smart View, HT-VOYAGER
and physical HDMI and USB-C ports. Connecting to the HT-CALIPSO using any of these methods can
project the video from the connected device to the connected display.
The HT-CALIPSO includes multiple features such as camera auto tracking, speaker tracking, presenter
tracking, Guide Screen, and OSD display. It is ideal for applications in huddle, small, and medium-sized
rooms.
FEATURES
• Smart video conference collaboration bar with an all-in-one solution of video, speakers,
microphone, and camera.
• Wired screen presentation via USB-C (with DisplayPort) and HDMI.
• Wireless BYOD via AirPlay, Miracast, and HT-VOYAGER (sold separately).
• Wide angle 4K video camera with 120° FOV.
• 4 x MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) digital microphone arrays with a range of 16~26 feet
(5~8 meters) and an angle of 180°.
• 2 x 5W Stereo full range speakers with passive radiator bass enhancement.
• Includes AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), AGC (Automatic Gain Control), ANS (Automatic Noise
Suppression) and full duplex mode communication to make all participants feel like they are in
the same room.
• Built-in AI technology on the camera allowing for Auto Framing, Speaker Tracking, and Presenter
Tracking.
• Simple plug and play UCC with excellent compatibility for OS and UC applications, such as Zoom,
Teams, Webex, etc.
• Provides flexible control options using Web GUI, the included Remote Controller, and using API
commands.
• Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless video casting.

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Package Contents
• 1 x Video Bar
• 1 x DC 24V Power Adapter
• 1 x Remote Controller
• 1 x Magnetic Lens Cap
• 1 x Wall-mounted Bracket
• 1 x Wall Hanging Bracket
• 4 x Expansion Screws
• 4 x Mounting Screws

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Panel Description
ID
Name
Description
1
Speaker
2 x Speakers for audio signal output.
2
Microphone
4 x Linear microphone arrays for picking up sound.
3
Lens
Camera lens.
4
Status LED
• LED lighting is orange and blinking: The device is booting.
• LED lighting is solid white: The device is working properly.
• LED lighting is white and blinking: The device is in standby mode.
• LED lighting is white and blinking fast: The device is being upgraded.
• LED lighting is white and blinking slowly: The device is in sleep mode.
• LED lighting is red: The device’s microphone is muted.
• LED lighting is blue and blinking: The device is in Bluetooth pairing state.
5
USB-C
Connect to the HT-VOYAGER for pairing.
6
Pairing Button /
Factory Reset
• Pairing: Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to pair the included
Bluetooth Remote Control.
• Factory Reset: clicking this button 5 times quickly in succession will reset the HT-
CALIPSO to its default factory settings.
7
USB-A
USB 3.0 Type-A port. Connect to a USB device such as touch screen.

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8
USB-B
USB 3.0 Type-B port. Connect to the room PC for soft codec meetings.
9
USB-C
USB 3.0 Type-C port.
USB PD: 60W max
Connect to the laptop for meetings.
10
MIC
Connect to an external microphone HT-SATELLITE-EXT (sold separately).
11
Power
Connect to the included power adapter for DC 24V 5A input.
12
HDMI Out
Connect to an HDMI display.
13
HDMI In
Connect to an HDMI source.
14
Ethernet
Connect to a network device (e.g., network switch, wireless router, computer, etc.) for
AirPlay Mirroring signal input and LAN control (Web GUI & Telnet API).
15
Kensington security slot

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Installation
INSTALLATION
Note: Before installation, please ensure the device is disconnected from the power source.
To install the device on the wall:
1. Place the included Wall Hanging Bracket against the wall and, after leveling the bracket, mark the
four holes to be drilled. Drill the four holes and insert the sheet rock expansion screws (as
needed). Secure the Wall Hanging Bracket to the wall using the mounting screws provided.
2. Remove the included stand from the device by removing the six small screws (three on each side).
3. Replace the included stand with the Wall Mounted Bracket attachment, using the same screws
the stand came with.
4. From the top slide in the lip from the Wall Mounted Bracket into the Wall Hanging Bracket.

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Application Wiring
There are two different application methods with wiring examples shown below each.

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APPLICATION 1 – BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting)
This first application for BYOM includes two different methods of wiring, depending on the capabilities
of the connected laptop.
The first method can be used if the laptop supports USB Type-C where a single USB Type-C can be used
to project video from the connected laptop as well as receive microphone audio and camera video from
the HT-CALIPSO. This method supports DP1.4, USB3.0, USB2.0 and PD (max 60W).
The second method is used if the laptop does not support USB Type-C. In this method both HDMI and
USB-A to USB-B cables are needed. The laptop uses the HDMI to project video through the HT-CALIPSO
to the connected display and uses the USB-A to USB-B cable for microphone audio and camera video
from the HT-CALIPSO.
USB-B
USB-B

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APPLICATION 2 – ZOOM ROOM + BYOM
This second application for BYOM includes integrating the HT-CALIPSO with a Zoom Room PC. This is
accomplished by adding a USB Capture device to convert the HDMI video out of the HT-CALIPSO into the
Room PC along with a USB cable. In this application the laptop is used as a source into the Room PC
through the HT-CALIPSO and the Room PC can view the source along with the camera for Zoom calls.
Note: After the HT-CALIPSO is connected to a computer it can be detected by the system using the
following names:
Model: HT-CALIPSO
Camera/Speaker/Microphone: HT-CALIPSO-CAM & HT-CALIPSO-SPEAKERPHONE
HT-VOYAGER
Dongle

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Bluetooth Pairing
The device can be controlled using the included Bluetooth remote controller once the two have been
paired with each other.
To pair with the Bluetooth remote controller:
1. Press and hold the pairing button located on
the right side (when looking at the front of the
HT-CALIPSO). The front LED will blink blue,
which indicates that the device is in Bluetooth
pairing mode.
2. When the HT-CALIPSO is in pairing mode, press
any button on the remote controller. A pop-up
on the display will include the sentence
“Remote Control Connected” indicating that
the Bluetooth pairing between the remote
controller and the HT-CALIPSO is successful.

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Control – Remote Control
Many camera controls can be accessed using the included remote control.
Remote Element
Description
Press and hold the remote’s Bluetooth button for 2 seconds
to enable the HT-CALIPSO to start pairing with other third-
party Bluetooth devices. (This function will be available in
future versions.)
Answer: Press to answer the phone (only available when
connected to a cellphone via Bluetooth).
Hang Up: Press to hang up the phone (only available when
connected to a cellphone via Bluetooth.
Navigation: Press to perform the ePTZ functions, such as
panning, tilting, and zooming (only available when Tracking
mode is off).
Home:
• Press to return the default camera view to the home view
(only available when Tracking mode is off).
• Press and hold the home button for 2 seconds to show
the OSD which includes the IP address, model name, etc.
This will be displayed for 10 seconds before disappearing.
Presets:
• Press and hold 3 seconds to save the current camera view
to preset 1 or 2.
• Press to toggle the camera view to preset 1 or 2. (Only
available when Tracking Mode is off.)
Mute: Press to toggle between microphone mute and
unmute.
Volume:
• Press to up or down to increase or decrease the speaker
volume.
• Press and hold to adjust the volume continuously.
Tracking Mode: Press to toggle between Auto Framing,
Speaker Tracking, Presenter Tracking, and Manual modes.
Zoom:
• Press to adjust the zoom in (+) or out (-).
• Press and hold to adjust the zoom continuously.
Press and hold the combination buttons for 3 seconds to pair
with a cellphone. (This function will be available in future
versions.)

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Key Functions
SCREEN MIRRORING
With screen mirroring support, the HT-CALIPSO allows you to share your mobile devices’ content
wirelessly over AirPlay Mirroring, Miracast, Smart View and HT-VOYAGER. In this manual, mobile devices
available for screen mirroring are referred to as “screen mirroring sources”, which include Apple devices
(iPhone/iPad/Mac), Android phones, Windows PCs, and HT-VOYAGER.
1. Screen mirroring using AirPlay
Using an iPhone 8 (iOS 15.2) for example:
1. Connect your iPhone to the soft AP of the device.
2. Soft AP SSID: this should be the same as the device name which can be obtained from the OSD
at the upper right corner of the display screen. By default, it is set as HT-CALIPSO.
3. Password: this password can be set through Web UI or Telnet API and can be obtained from the
OSD at the bottom right corner of the display screen.
By default, it is set as 12345678.
4. Slide up from the bottom of the iPhone’s screen to
show the control center. Click Screen Mirroring and
choose the device name in the pop-up list.
5. HT-CALIPSO now displays your iPhone’s screen.
6. To disconnect iPhone from the device: click Stop
Mirroring. The display stops displaying your iPhone’s
screen.

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2. Screen mirroring using Smart View
For Android mobile (using Samsung Galaxy S9 for example):
1. Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of the mobile.
2. Slide down from the top of the screen and click the Smart
View icon in the pop-up interface.
3. The Smart View window appears and starts to search for
Miracast receiver. Click the HT-CALIPSO device name in
the search result and the device will output the mobile
screen.
3. Screen mirroring using Miracast
For Windows 10 PC:
1. Enable the WLAN feature of your PC.
2. Click the icon on bottom right of the screen to open Action Center.

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3. Click Connect.
4. Click the HT-CALIPSO device name in the
search results.
5. The HT-CALIPSO device displays the PC’s
content once your PC is connected to the device
successfully.
6. To disconnect PC from the device: click
Disconnect.
Note:
! The icon and interface of the Miracast function may vary on different computers.
! Some Windows 10 computers may fail to perform screen mirroring with Miracast due to
compatibility issues.
Tip: Both the AirPlay mirroring and Miracast support access code. If you see the PIN entry
window appears on your devices, input the access code which can be obtained through OSD. (See
“OSD” section for more information.)

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4. Screen mirroring using HT-VOYAGER
HT-VOYAGER allows you to share your laptop’s content on the display screen without installing any
additional software. Simply plug in the HT-VOYAGER into USB-C and click the button. For more
information, see the user guide of HT-VOYAGER.
Steps to share laptop’s screen on the display using HT-VOYAGER:
1. Pair the HT-VOYAGER with HT-CALIPSO.
Connect the HT-VOYAGER to the PAIRING port of the HT-CALIPSO for pairing. Once pairing is
completed, “Pairing successful” appears on the display screen. (This will take around 20 seconds
to complete.)
2. Connect the HT-VOYAGER to a laptop.
The HT-VOYAGER will start running when connected into a laptop and will automatically
connect to the switcher’s soft AP. Once the HT-VOYAGER connects to the HT-CALIPSO
successfully, the HT-VOYAGER LED stops blinking and will be solid white.
3. To mirror the laptop, press the HT-VOYAGER’s projecting button. To display the laptop’s screen
in full screen, press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds.
Note: For more information about HT-VOYAGER, see the HT-VOYAGER user guide.
Projecting Button

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GUIDE SCREEN
The device uses a Guide Screen to convey the basic connection instructions for users. The Guide Screen
can be personalized to allow custom connection instructions on the device’s Web UI page.
When all video sources are disconnected from the device, the following Guide Screen appears on the
display screen automatically:
Note:
• This Guide Screen picture can be changed through the Web UI setting. Please refer to Guide Screen
section for more information.
• By default, if the Guide Screen is being displayed for 60 seconds with no wireless casting connectivity,
a countdown timer with the time period of 60 seconds will appear.
The Guide Screen is accessible in the following cases:
• Automatic switching: by disconnecting all video sources from the switcher, the Guide
Screen appears automatically.
• Manual switching:
è Through Web UI page. For more information, see State & Switch section.
è Send API command through telnet to the switcher to show the Guide Screen. For more
information, see the separate HT-CALIPSO API documentation.
No Access Code
UAV-G709-000
WiFi Pwd:12345678
IP: 192.168.9.46
Guide
HT-CALIPSO

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OSD
The switcher supports OSD (On Screen Display) to convey device basic information, including the video
source’s information, access code, device name, IP address, and Wi-Fi password. The following is an
example of OSD.
Note:
• When the switcher outputs the Guide Screen, the OSD will be displayed continuously until the
countdown timer reaches zero.
• When the device outputs video input sources, the OSD will be displayed for 10 seconds and then will
disappear.
• By default, the access code is set as blank, and therefore the OSD doesn’t display the access code. If
you want to set access code, please see BYOD section for more information.

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Soft Codec Support
The following are instructions to utilizing the HT-CALIPSO camera and microphones in the Google Meet,
Microsoft Teams, and Zoom soft codec applications. The HT-CALIPSO is not limited to these three. (For
soft codec applications outside of these three please refer to their user manual.)
GOOGLE MEET
To use the devices in Google Meet, open “More Options”
and then click on “Settings.” In the video settings, select
the “HT-CALIPSO-CAM” for the camera and in the audio
settings select “HT-CALIPSO-SPEAKERPHONE” for both
microphone and speaker.

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