Key Digital KD-CAMUSB User manual

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PTZ USB 2.0 1080p Camera, IR/RS-232/VISCA Controllable

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Table of Contents
About KD-CAMUSB 3
Quick Setup Guide 5
Application Examples 6
Camera Attributes 10
Connections, Switches, and LEDs 12
Dimensions and Mounting 14
Settings and Adjustments via Remote 16
App Ready Installation with KD Presentation Switcher & KDPlug & Present System 17
RS-232 and VISCA Control 20
Specifications 24
Warranty Information 24
Product Warnings & Safety Instructions 25
Please visit www.keydigital.com for the latest product documentation, firmware,
control drivers and software downloads. Product features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Always follow the instructions provided in this Operating Manual.

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About KD-CAMUSB
Key Digital® KD-CAMUSB is a professional USB Camera with pan, tilt, and 10x zoom functionality ideal for use
in Huddle Spaces, Conference Rooms, Board Rooms, Lecture Halls, and more. KD-CAMUSB easily works with
PCs by using generic USB drivers for Windows 7, 10, and Linux. Use KD-CAMUSB in systems with supported
Key Digital Presentation Solutions Extenders and Switchers including for app-ready control and to provide a
large room view or to focus in on meeting participants while using popular video conferencing software. Users
may store & recall up to 12 presets for quick and easy viewing of the desired room perspectives and
participants. KD-CAMUSB is RS-232 and VISCA controllable for integration with major control systems and
camera control consoles.
Key Features
•USB 2.0 Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera: Professional USB camera ideal for Video Conferencing and Capture
applications in Huddle Spaces, Conference Rooms, Board Rooms, Lecture Halls, and more.
•Compatible Operating Systems: Generic USB Video Class Driver for effortless use on Windows 7,
Windows 10, Mac OS X, and Linux machines
•Video Conference Software Support: Delivers professional PTZ features for popular video conference
software such as Skype®, GoToMeeting®, Microsoft Teams®, Zoom™, RingCentral®, Google®
Hangouts, and more
•Soft Conference Enabling System: Use with Key Digital Presentation Solutions family including KD-
UPS52U, KD-X100MRx, KD-XUSB2, KD-PS42, and KD-X40MRx to add USB plug-in wall plates,
USB/KVM routing and extension, Digital Video switching, integration with professional audio visual
systems (use external microphones as KD-CAMUSB does not feature built-in mic), TCP/IP and KD-App
ready control.
•KDPlug & Present System: Add KD-CX800 to build programming-free automation system for room
display on / off, screen control, auto switching, KD-CamUSB PTZ camera, KD-Amp220 amp with mic
mix, and common video source control
•Multiple Mounting Options: Wall, and ceiling mounting hardware included. May also be table surface
mounted.
•Recall & Store Position Presets: Up to 12 presets may be created, with up to 12 presets accessed via
IR remote control on Home, Privacy, and numeric buttons.
•Auto Focus: Fast and accurate auto focus via leading auto focus algorithm
•Video Resolutions: From 320x240p @ 30fps up to 1920x1080p @ 30fps. Adjustable via Windows
camera viewer and conferencing software camera settings panels
•Pan-Tilt-Zoom: Pan = ±170º. Tilt = -30º to +90º. Zoom = 10x Optical Zoom
•User-Friendly IR Remote: Provides intuitive and ergonomic control
•RS-232: Bi-Directional control to/from KD-CAMUSB

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•VISCA Controllable: Responds to VISCA protocol for control by PTZ camera control
consoles. Supports addressing for multi-camera systems.
•Addressable: Up to 7 unique addresses for discreet control by RS-232 and/or VISCA systems
•Control System Support: Compass Control® Pro ready. Fully controllable by all IR, and RS-232
supported control systems via open API.
•KD-App Ready: When integrated with supported Key Digital Presentation Solutions Extenders and
Switchers including KD-UPS52U, KD-X100MRx, KD-PS42, and KD-X40MRx. Pre-built GUI populates
offering PTZ controls as source selection and display/projector controls via CEC Manager™.
Accessories:
•(1) 6ft USB A to USB B cable
•(1) Mounting Bolt
•(1) Power Supply, KD-PS12V2ASC, 12V 2A with screw-in connector
•(1) Remote, KD-RMCAM
•(1) 3-pin phoenix terminal
•(1) Wall mounting bracket
•(4) Wall mounting screws
•(1) Ceiling mounting upper bracket
•(1) Ceiling mounting lower cover
•(4) Ceiling mounting screws

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Quick Setup Guide
Begin with KD-CAMUSB, the Host Computer, and any/all USB extension, switching devices turned off with
power cables removed. Ensure that all desired functionality is achieved before installing. Refer to “Mounting”
section for wall and ceiling mount instructions.
CONNECT
1. Connect KD-CAMUSB to host Computer using USB A to B cable.
a. If using Key Digital Presentation Solution system with USB, refer to setup instructions of that system
b. Connect KD-CAMUSB to a USB Device port and connect Computer to a USB Host port of the Key
Digital Presentation System
c. Ensure that Key Digital Presentation Switcher has correct USB Mode selected using the slide switch
on the Presentation Switcher unit.
2. BEFORE connecting power supply to power outlet, secure power into KD-CAMUSB’s screw connector
3. Power on KD-CAMUSB and host Computer
4. Allow time after Computer has completed boot up for USB to be recognized
CONFIRM
1. Open Camera application on Computer to confirm Camera is working well with Computer. Use camera
swap button to ensure KD-CAMUSB is being viewed instead of built-in web cam.
2. You may now use KD-CAMUSB for your Conferencing and/or Capture software.
CONTROL
1. Use the included IR Remote to control the camera, create and call preset camera
positions.
2. If installing with a Key Digital Presentation Solution for App-Ready integration, see
“App Ready Installation with KD Presentation Switcher” section
3. Refer to full Operation Manual for RS-232 and VISCA control commands
CREATE AND CALL CAMERA PRESETS
•Save camera’s position to preset (0 - 9, Home, Privacy):
oPreset --> 0 - 9 / Home / Privacy
•Restore all Presets to default (including Home and Privacy):
oPreset --> R1 --> 1

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Application Examples
KEY DIGITAL USB EXTENDER INTEGRATION

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KEY DIGITAL CONFERENCE ROOM PRESENTATION SYSTEM

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VIDEO CONFERENCING –LINE OF SIGHT

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LECTURE CAPTURE –LINE OF SIGHT

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Camera Attributes
CAMERA
•Supported Video Resolutions:
o320x240p @ 30fps
o640x360p @ 30fps
o640x480p @ 30fps
o1280x720p @ 30fps
o1920x1080p @ 30fps
•Optical Zoom = 10X
•Viewing Angle = 52 degrees
•Effective Pixels = 2.1 Megapixels, 16:9
MOTOR
•Pan = Horizontal Angle: ±170° (Maximum speed: 100° /s)
•Tilt = Vertical Angle: -30° to +90° (Maximum speed: 60° /s)

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•Variable PTZ speed setting
•12 definable presets, including Home and Privacy
•+/- 0.01° precise location algorithm for quick and accurate preset recall
•Upon bootup, KD-CAMUSB will shift position from bottom-left to bottom-right, ensuring camera's proper
center coordinates.
•Note: Do not physically shift the motor. Doing so may cause motor damage. Motor will lose Home
and Preset coordinates. Power cycle camera if so.
IR SENSOR
•Collects line of sight infrared from remotes without external connecting block
•Receives signals from a 90° angle at up to 30 ft.
•Accepts maximum IR burst frequency of 55kHz

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Connections, Switches, and LEDs
FRONT LED
•GREEN solid illumination when power is ON
•RED solid illumination when power is OFF
UNIT REAR
USB
•Effortless use on Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OS X, and Linux machines
•Generic USB Video Class 1.1 Driver
•USB-B 2.0 with Female connector type
•Video stream bandwidth = < 100Mbps
•Use KD-XUSB2 if USB extension is needed beyond 5m / 16.4ft. KD-XUSB2 extends USB2.0 signals up
to 50m / 164ft via single CAT5e/6.
RS-232 Port
•Default baud rate = 9,600.
oMay also be set to 4,800 via dipswitch setting
•Pinout:
oPin 1 = TxD
oPin 2 = Ground
•Pin3 = RxD
oSee RS-232 Control section
Power
•12V/2A (24W) Power Supply. Center-in positive
•First connect KD-CAMUSB side, then connect wall outlet side
•GREEN LED indicator light illuminates solid with active power connection

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UNIT BOTTOM
Dipswitches
•8 dipswitches
•Used for setting unit address, RS-232 baud rate, and loading firmware
•Default position = Up, Down, Down, Down, Down, Down, Down, Up
•Enables up to 7 unique unit addresses for discrete RS-232 and/or VISCA control
•Note: Changing dipswitch settings must be done when KD-CAMUSB's power is OFF. Then, power ON
unit for changes to apply.

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Dimensions and Mounting
DIMENSIONS
Length = 6.93in / 176mm, Width = 6.14in / 156mm, Height = 6.69in / 170mm
Weight = 2.2lbs / 1.0kg
MOUNTING
Tripod style mounting bolt: 1/4-20 UNC screw (included)
NOTE: Do not install on drop ceiling / plasterboard.
Wall Mounting:

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Ceiling Mounting:

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Settings and Adjustments via Remote
Note: Menu, Return, and Select buttons have no current
functionality
Button Sequences
•Write to Preset (0 - 9, Home, Privacy)
oPreset --> 0 - 9 / Home / Privacy
•Restore all Presets to default (including Home and Privacy)
oPreset --> R1 --> 1

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App Ready Installation with KD Presentation Switcher
& KDPlug & Present System
KD-CAMUSB may be integrated with compatible Key Digital Presentation Switcher products for a complete App
Ready solution. The current compatible Presentation Switchers are KD-PS42 and KD-UPS52U.
Additionally, KD-CAMUSB is part of the KDPlug & Present System and may be integrated with KD-CX800 to
build a programming-free system for KD-CAMUSB PTZ control via the Key Digital app.

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CONNECT
KD-CAMUSB is controlled via RS-232 from the Presentation Switcher (PS). Multiple (up to 7, currently) KD-
CAMUSB units may be installed with App Ready control. Third-party RS-232 repeaters may be required in
systems with more than 2 KD-CAMUSBs.
To connect from the PS’s RS-232 Unit Control port:
a. Connect wires from the PS’s RS-232 TxD and Ground pins into the KD-CAMUSB’s RS-232 RxD and
Ground pins. See wire Ain above diagram.
To connect from the PS’s HDBaseT Receiver RS-232 Control port:
a. Connect wires from the PS’s RS-232 TxD and Ground pins into the PS’s HDBaseT (Output 2) RxD and
Ground pins. See wire Bin above diagram.
b. Connect from the HDBaseT Receiver’s TxD and Ground pins into the KD-CAMUSB’s RxD and Ground
pins. See wire Cin above diagram.
CONFIGURE
Use Key Digital Management Software™ Pro (KDMS™ Pro)
1. Connect your Presentation Switcher to your PC via the front USB
2. Press SCAN ➔USB DEVICE 2and select the Presentation Switcher
found in the Device’s window
3. In the Properties window, scroll down to the Video/Audio Settings section
and use the CAMUSB Control dropdown 3a to select the amount of KD-
CAMUSBs integrated with your Key Digital Presentation Switch Control
checkbox, then press APPLY 3b

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CONTROL
4. In KDMS™ Pro, select the Camera tab 4to enter the camera controls page
5. For iOS control, download the Key Digital App.
6. With the iOS device on the same network as the Presentation Switcher,
open the KD-App, and press DEVICES to perform a network scan for your
system.
7. Once the system has been detected, you may enter the control page and
choose the Camera tab to enter the camera controls page

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RS-232 and VISCA Control
RS-232 and VISCA Command Protocol
•Baud Rate = 9600 bits per second
•Data Bits = 8
•Stop Bits = 1
•Parity = None
•Flow Control = None
•Commands should be sent in all caps.
•Underscore ("_") character at end of each RS-232 command must be included
•Carriage return and line feed is required at the end of each string.
Command Notes
•For VISCA control, the first byte of each command is 8x, where x is the address of the camera as
assigned by the dip switch position
•For RS-232 commands, the character y is the address of the camera, as assigned by the dip switch
position
•Some commands contain parameter values, as indicated by p, p1, p2