LEGRAND EasyIP VADDIO PCC User manual

Complete Manual for the
EasyIP PCC and PCC Mini
Four-Camera Joystick Controllers
Document 411-0067-30 Rev A
October 2023

Contents
Overview 1
About this guide 1
Features 1
A quick look at the camera controller 2
Installation 3
Don’t void your warranty! 3
Cabling notes 3
Basic connections 4
Connecting the EasyIP PCC controller 4
Connecting the PCC Mini controller 5
Ensuring compatibility 5
Powering up 5
Initial device set-up and system administration tasks 6
Browser support 6
Initial device set-up using the Vaddio Device Controller 6
Initial device set-up using the Vaddio Deployment Tool 6
Manual access and initial device set-up 7
If the device is at 169.254.1.1 7
Device administration 8
Configuring access and other security settings 8
Compatibility with OBS Studio 9
Specifying time zone and NTP server 9
Configuring a static IP address for a device currently at 169.254.1.1 10
Changing from an automatically assigned address to a static IP address 11
Changing the device's hostname 11
Adding room information 12
Performance and behavior settings 13
Setting camera controller behavior 13
Pairing to cameras 14
Renaming video inputs 15
Courtesy HDMI output settings 15
Customizing the operator's interface 16
Creating an operator's page template 17
Adding controls to the page template 18
Naming your page template 19
System maintenance 20
Exporting and importing configuration data 20
Updating the firmware 22
Contacting Vaddio Technical Support and viewing diagnostic logs 23
Operating the four-camera joystick controller 24
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Returning from standby 24
Controlling the preview camera 24
Storing a new preset on the camera 24
Doing more with the web interface 24
Controls you may have available 24
Status lights cheat sheet 25
Camera controller status lights 25
Power injector status light 25
Camera status lights 25
EasyIP Switch status lights 26
Command Line Interface SHell (CLISH) reference 27
Requirements 27
Usage notes 27
Getting more information 27
Typographical conventions 27
Camera and video management commands 28
camera home 28
camera pan 29
camera tilt 29
camera zoom 30
camera preset 31
camera focus 32
video mute 33
video source 33
video resolution 34
Communication commands 35
camera comm host 35
camera authenticate 35
network settings get 36
Maintenance and troubleshooting commands 37
network ping 37
monitor buttons 37
system standby 38
system reboot 38
system factory-reset 39
version 39
Information and session management commands 40
help 40
history 40
exit 41
Troubleshooting and care 42
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Power issues 42
Network and communication issues 43
Video issues 44
Rebooting 44
Restoring factory defaults 45
Operation, storage, and care 46
Glossary 47
Index 49
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Overview
This guide provides information about:
nEasyIP PCC four-camera joystick controller, 999-57755-000 (worldwide)
nPCC Mini four-camera joystick controller, 999-57750-000 (worldwide)
About this guide
This guide covers:
nPhysical features and user interfaces
nAdministration, configuration, and maintenance tasks
nOperation
nCommand reference
nTroubleshooting
nGlossary
The EasyIP PCC and PCC Mini are very similar, but installation differs somewhat. For your convenience,
installation information is also available in these short guides:
nInstallation Guide for the EasyIP PCC Four-Camera Joystick Controller
nInstallation Guide for the PCC MiniFour-Camera Joystick Controller
The installation guides cover only the physical features, installation, and initial power-up.
Features
nSimple control of up to four cameras:
oEasyIP PCC for EasyIP cameras
oPCC Mini for other Vaddio cameras
nThree-axis Hall effect joystick
nIlluminated pushbuttons for camera selection
nWeb interface for operation and administrative control
nUse with the Vaddio Device Controller or manage from your PC
nYour EasyIP Switch powers the EasyIP PCC; a PoE+ mid-span power injector powers the PCC Mini
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A quick look at the camera controller
The EasyIP PCC and PCC Mini look identical except for the model information.
Camera buttons (lower row)– Select the camera to use for the next shot (the preview camera). The
buttons are only illuminated if they are assigned to cameras.
Preset buttons (upper row) – Use these buttons to select presets 1 through 4 on the selected preview
camera. The buttons are only illuminated if the corresponding presets have been stored on the camera.
Joystick – Left/right to pan, forward/back to tilt, twist to zoom.
Kensington lock slot – Keep your joystick from adventuring away into the wide, wonderful world.
PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet port – Power and network connectivity, including access to cameras.
Courtesy HDMI output – Video from the camera you are currently controlling.
IP button – Press to overlay the device's IP address on the HDMI video output display.
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Installation
This section covers how to install and connect the product. It also provides safety information and other
guidance related to installing the product.
Note
This product is intended for installation and use only in environments where all RS-232 and PoE/PoE+
connections originate within the building.
Or in UL's preferred phrasing...
PoE-type networks connected to this equipment are for intra-building use only and should not
be connected to lines that run outside the building in which this product is located.
Don’t void your warranty!
Caution
This product is for indoor use. Do not install it outdoors or in a humid environment without the appropriate
protective enclosure. Do not allow it to come into contact with any liquid.
Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of
these things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing.
Cabling notes
Best practices for making cables:
nUse Cat-5e or better cable. We recommend shielded cabling if the cables will be coiled,
run tightly with other cables, or placed close to sources of electromagnetic interference
such as power lines or fluorescent light fixtures.
nUse high-quality standard RJ-45 connectors; 568B termination recommended.
nUse a high-quality crimping tool.
Caution
When building cables for Vaddio products, do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. If
they are crimped incorrectly, they can cause intermittent connections and degrade
signal quality. Incorrectly crimped pass-through connectors can also damage the
connectors on the product, which will void your warranty.
Intact – will make reliable contact
with the cable connector
Damaged – Bent contact fingers
will NOT make reliable contact
with the cable connector
Caution
Check your cables. Connecting a cable to the wrong port or using the wrong pin-out can result in
equipment damage and will void the warranty.
Pro tip
To prevent tragic mishaps, label both ends of every cable.
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Basic connections
Because the EasyIP PCC and PCC Mini are for different environments, the connections are different.
Connecting the EasyIP PCC controller
The EasyIP PCC connects to the EasyIP Switch that powers the rest of the EasyIP installation. A Vaddio
Device Controller provides access to the web interfaces of all the EasyIP products connected to the
switch.
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Connecting the PCC Mini controller
The PCC Mini connects to the network via a PoE+ mid-span power injector. A Vaddio Device Controller
provides access to Vaddio products on the same subnet.
Ensuring compatibility
The controller may be unable to communicate with Vaddio cameras if their firmware is out of date. When
you set up the controller, be sure the associated cameras have been updated to the latest firmware.
Powering up
When you power up the device for the first time, you will need to access the web interface to configure it
for operation.
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Initial device set-up and system administration tasks
When any Vaddio product is shipped from the factory, there is no admin password and the web interface
controls are not available. You will need to access the web interface and set the admin password. You
will then have access to the system administration tasks to define how the device behaves as an element
of your network.
Browser support
Supported web browsers:
nChrome®
nFirefox®
nMicrosoft® Edge®
nSafari®
Other browsers may also work.
Initial device set-up using the Vaddio Device Controller
The Vaddio Device Controller is a stand-alone tablet for working with Vaddio products' web interfaces.
To complete the initial device set-up with the Vaddio Device Controller:
1. Connect the touch-panel to the network on the same subnet as the products you need to work with –
for example, connect both to the same PoE+ switch.
2. Go to the touch-panel's Configuration page (gear icon)and select Scan.
3. Locate the device you need to work with, and select Use.
4. Select Exit to leave the Configuration page and open the device's web interface.
Note
The first time you access a device at a specific IP address, the Vaddio Device Controller's screen
may remain blank for 20 seconds or more.
5. Set the admin password.
If the Vaddio Device Controller does not find the device, verify that the Vaddio Device Controller and the
device are connected to the same subnet.
Initial device set-up using the Vaddio Deployment Tool
Be sure you have the current version of the Vaddio Deployment Tool. If you have a copy of the tool
already, compare its version information to the version shown on the release notes. This tool is available
as a free download at https://info.legrandav.com/VaddioDeploymentTool.
To complete the initial device set-up with the Vaddio Deployment Tool:
1. Power up the device if you have not done so already.
2. On the Find Devices page, click Scan. If the scan does not locate the device, your computer may be
on a different subnet. Click Advanced and specify the appropriate portion of the network to scan.
3. In the list of equipment that the scan discovers, locate the devices marked Not Set Up.
4. For each device that you need to work with, click the Not Set Up button and set the admin password
on the device detail page that opens.
The device shows up as unlocked after you set the admin password. You will then be able to log in to the
administrative web interface to complete system administration and other configuration tasks.
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Manual access and initial device set-up
If you do not use a Vaddio Device Controller or the Vaddio Deployment Tool, you will need to complete
the initial device set-up manually, which requires you to discover the device's IP address and browse to
the device's web interface.
1. Press the recessed IP button on the back of the device to view the IP and MAC addresses on the
HDMI output display.
If the device is at 169.254.1.1, go to If the device is at 169.254.1.1.
2. Navigate to the IPaddress shown on the display.
3. Set the Admin password.
4. Press the IP button again to dismiss the information display, or navigate to the System page and
select Data Screen Off.
If the device is at 169.254.1.1
The device's default IP address is 169.254.1.1. When it is at this address, it has not been configured with
an IP address or received one automatically. This usually means one of these things:
nThe device is not connected to the network – check the cable connected to the Network/PoE+ port.
nThe network does not automatically assign IP addresses, and you need to configure the device for
the network.
If you encounter this issue when working with an EasyIP PCC that is connected to an EasyIP Switch,
please call Vaddio technical support.
To communicate directly with the device, connect your computer's network port directly to the DATA IN
port of the device's mid-span power injector. You do not need to disconnect other devices.
After completing the initial device set-up, you will need to configure the device with a static IP address.
Work with your network administrator.
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Device administration
The web interface provides access to all administrative tasks.
The web interfaces for EasyIP PCC and PCC Mini controllers are nearly identical. Most of the screen
shots in this manual are from the EasyIP PCC.
Configuring access and other security settings
SECURITY PAGE
The Account Passwords and Web Server areas of the Security page provide basic security for the web
interface:
nAdmin Password – Required for access to the admin pages of the web interface and for CLISH
access to the device.
nUser Password – Allows password-protected access to the non-administrative operator’s web
interface.
nAutomatically Expire Idle Sessions – Logs you out after 30 minutes of inactivity.
nAllow Guest Access – Allows access to the non-administrative operator’s web interface without a
password. This also allows people to control the device using the Vaddio Device Controller.
Other security settings include:
nAllow CLISH over Telnet and Allow CLISH over SSH – For security reasons, access to the
Command Line Interface SHell is disabled by default.
nAllow Zeroconf DNS-SD Discovery – Allows other Vaddio devices and tools to detect the device.
Enabled by default.
nAdvanced Settings – Enable HTTP Access (disabled by default) and Manage SSL Certificate.
Note
Consult your network security specialist before changing any of these settings. Seek explicit guidance
concerning the SSL certificate.
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Compatibility with OBS Studio
OBS Studio does not recognize Vaddio's self-signed SSL certificate. To use OBS Studio with your
EasyIP PCC, you will need to do one of these things:
nInstall an SSL certificate, or
nConnect using HTTP rather than HTTPS.
Specifying time zone and NTP server
NETWORKING PAGE
Using automatic NTP updating ensures that the timestamps in the device's diagnostic log are accurate.
Specifying your time zone may make it easier to match logged events with other actions and external
events.
1. To make the time zone and NTP server editable, enable Automatic NTP Updating.
2. Select the desired time zone from the list.
3. Optional: Specify the NTP server to use. If you are not sure about this, use the default.
4. Save your changes.
5. To update the system time immediately, select Refresh. Otherwise, the time will update the next time
the device contacts the NTP server.
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Configuring a static IP address for a device currently at 169.254.1.1
NETWORKING PAGE
If the device is currently at an IP address other than 169.254.1.1, skip this section.
By default, the device is set to DHCP, and will receive an IP address automatically if your
network assigns IP addresses. However, if no DHCP server is available to automatically assign an
address, the device uses its default IP address of 169.254.1.1. Other devices may default to the same IP
address. If you install more than device on this network, you must follow this procedure to prevent IP
address conflicts.
Caution
Consult your IT department before editing network settings. Errors in network configuration can make the
device inaccessible from the network. Do not change DHCP/Static addressing, IP address, subnet mask,
or gateway unless you are very familiar with the characteristics and configuration of the network where
you install the device.
To access the device's Networking page after initial device setup:
1. Leave the device connected as for initial device setup.
2. Log in to the web interface as admin, if you have not done so already.
3. On the Networking page, set IP Address to Static; then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway as directed by the network specialist. You will need to log in again after saving your changes.
The device is now ready to be connected to the network.
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Changing from an automatically assigned address to a static IP
address
NETWORKING PAGE
In a network that assigns IP addresses automatically, the device's IP address may change from time to
time. Setting a static IP address will keep this from happening,
You may wish to change the IP addresses of other connected equipment to static addresses as well. The
process is the same for all Vaddio products with web interfaces.
1. Consult your network specialist to determine what the IP address should be.
2. Set the IP address to Static. If this is the only change you make, you will not be logged out.
3. If necessary, enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway that your network specialist instructs
you to use. You will need to browse to the new IP address and log in again.
Changing the device's hostname
NETWORKING PAGE
If your network supports hostname resolution, you may find it convenient to change the device's
hostname to something easy to remember. This allows you to access the device by its hostname instead
of its IP address – for example, by entering https://ginger to open the web interface of the device
named ginger.
Work with your IT department to ensure that the new hostname conforms to the organization's naming
conventions.
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Adding room information
ROOM LABELS PAGE
Enter information about the location of the equipment and the local IT or A/V help line. This information
will be displayed on all pages of the web interface and in the Location column of the Vaddio Deployment
Tool.
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Performance and behavior settings
Performance and behavior settings are on these pages of the web interface, shown in the upper portion
of the left navigation panel:
nVideo Switching – Select a paired video input to work with.
nVideo Inputs – Pair or unpair to cameras and other video sources.
nPCC Settings – Configure joystick behavior, courtesy HDMI output, and the pattern on the courtesy
HDMI output when video is muted.
nUser Interface – Customize the non-administrative web interface to suit your operator's preferences.
The screen shots in this chapter may look different from your device's web interface. Some may be from
other products within the same product family, and may lack features that your device offers or show
features that are not available on your device.
Setting camera controller behavior
PCC SETTINGS PAGE
Mute Pattern – Specifies what you see (color bars or black video) when a non-streaming camera is
selected. If you select a streaming camera that is muted, the HDMI output is that camera's mute pattern
(often blue or black video).
Video Output Port settings for the courtesy HDMI output:
nResolution – Set the resolution and frame rate.
nColor Space – sRGB or YCbCr.
Picture Mode settings Brightness and Contrast adjust the video for the courtesy HDMI output.
Pan Direction and Tilt Direction – Set the joystick behavior to match the operator's preferences. You
can make these controls available to the operator as appropriate. See Customizing the operator's
interface.
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Pairing to cameras
VIDEO INPUTS PAGE
Pairing is the process of associating a video input with a Camera button on the controller.
The EasyIP PCC can control up to four EasyIP cameras. The PCC Mini can control up to four Vaddio
cameras from non-EasyIP product lines.
1. On the Video Inputs page, select one of the Camera tabs.
2. If the status is Disconnected (No Host/IP), then no camera has been paired to that input. Select
Settings to open the Pairing box.
3. Select Discover devices.
4. Select a camera from the Discovered Devices list, and select Done.
5. If the Pairing box shows the status as Unauthenticated, select Authenticate and log in to the camera
using the admin password. The camera information and controls populate into the page.
6. Repeat this for all the cameras you need to pair to the controller.
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Renaming video inputs
You can assign meaningful names to the paired video inputs, instead of trying to remember which
camera is Camera 1.
To rename a camera:
Right-click the top of the tab to open the Label box. Then enter and save the new name.
Courtesy HDMI output settings
SYSTEM PAGE, GENERAL TAB
The default color space for the courtesy HDMI output is sRGB. If necessary, you can change it to YCbCr
on the System page's General tab.
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Customizing the operator's interface
The User Interface page enables you to create simple, streamlined operator's page templates
customized to your preferred platforms and operators' tasks and preferences.
You can always change back to the built-in default page template for any platform you use. The default
templates are not editable.
Notes
Some user interface elements are not applicable to OBS Studio. If you design a template for use on more
than one platform, elements will be hidden if they are not applicable to the platform.
If you do not use OBS Studio, the OBS-specific themes might not be optimal for the platform you use.
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