Librestream MCD2000 User manual

MCD2000 User Manual
Version 3.1
Mobile Collaboration Device
freedom to collaborate

LibreStream n_sight MCD2000
User Manual
Doc #: 400097-00
uly 2008
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Table of Contents
1. The n_sight MCD2000 ............................................................. 1
1.1. About This Guide ................................................................... 1
1.2. What’s in the Box................................................................... 1
1.3. Parts of the MCD.................................................................... 2
2. MCD Basic Operation .............................................................. 6
2.1. Charging the Battery .............................................................. 6
2.2. Inserting or Replacing the Battery............................................ 6
2.3. Calibrating the Integrated Touch Panel ..................................... 7
2.4. Turning Power On or Off ......................................................... 8
2.5. Logging On & Off ..................................................................1
2.6. Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card............................11
3. Answering & Initiating Calls ................................................. 12
3.1. Network Access ....................................................................12
3.2. Answering an Incoming Call ...................................................12
3.3. Initiating (Starting) a Call ......................................................12
3.4. Ending a Call ........................................................................13
3.5. VoIP Telephone Communication..............................................13
4. Accessories........................................................................... 14
4.1. I/O Cover.............................................................................14
4.2. Power Plug ...........................................................................14
4.3. I/O Sled...............................................................................15
5. Audio/Video (AV) Functions ................................................. 16
5.1. Turning the Video Stream On or Off ........................................16
5.2. Setting the Subject Audio Source ............................................16
5.3. Using S-video .......................................................................16
5.4. Turning the Illumination Ring On or Off ...................................17
5.5. Adjusting Zoom Levels...........................................................17
5.6. Focusing ..............................................................................17
5.7. Telestration (Drawing Lines on the Viewfinder) .........................17
5.8. Capturing Still Images ...........................................................19
5.9. Sharing Images ....................................................................19
5.1 . Recording and Playing Videos .................................................19
5.11. Streaming a Video Recording..................................................21
6. Viewfinder Features & Display Modes ................................... 22
6.1. Controlling the Viewfinder Mode..............................................22
7. Menus ................................................................................... 25
7.1. Stream Setup .......................................................................25
7.2. Checking Status....................................................................26
7.3. Viewing Local Contacts ..........................................................27
7.4. Managing Files......................................................................28
7.5. Configuration........................................................................3
8. Icons .................................................................................... 32

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9. Maintaining the MCD............................................................. 34
9.1. General Recommendations.....................................................34
9.2. Display/Touch Screen ............................................................34
9.3. Optics..................................................................................34
9.4. Ergonomic Recommendations .................................................34
10. Technical Specifications .................................................... 35
11. Safety & Regulatory Information ...................................... 36
12. LibreStream Limited Warranty Agreement........................ 37
13. End User License Agreement............................................. 38

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1. The n_sight MCD2000
The n_sight system provides mobile real-time video conferencing for
locations that are usually not accessible with standard video conferencing
equipment. This includes locations such as test labs, health care facilities,
factory floors, service departments, remote suppliers, inspection areas,
customer facilities, and other remote work team locations.
This manual describes the n_sight Mobile Collaboration Device (MCD). An
Operator at a remote site uses the n_sight MCD to communicate with a
Client user over a network.
The MCD allows both the Operator and the Client user to:
•Converse just as they would on a mobile telephone.
•View and listen to streaming audio/video output in real time.
•Stream audio and video recordings to the MCD in real time.
•Capture and save snapshot images.
•Share snapshot images between the MCA and MCD.
•Record and play back video.
•Adjust the controls (e.g., zoom, focus, draw on the screen).
The MCD allows technical experts and remote operators to jointly view,
consult, diagnose and resolve issues by sending high-resolution video,
sound and still images through streaming multimedia from the onsite MCD
to a Mobile Collaboration Application (MCA) on an office workstation.
1.1. About This Guide
This guide describes how to use the n_sight MCD on a system that has
already been set up and configured. For information on MCD configuration,
maintenance and network or other infrastructure setup, please consult the
n_sight System Administration Manual. For information on the MCA
software client application, consult the MCA User Manual.
1.2. What’s in the Box
The MCD2 n_sight Mobile Collaboration Device
•External power adapter
•Stylus with screwdriver (2 – includes a spare)

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•Rechargeable 24 mAH Li-Ion battery pack
•Wrist strap
•I/O cover
•Power plug
•Lens cover
•Quick Start Guide
•CD of user manuals, end user license, copyright, and MCA software
•Safety and regulatory information
For information on additional accessories or for updated n_sight MCD
documentation, consult the LibreStream website at
http://www.LibreStream.com/.
1.3. Parts of the MCD
1 – Streaming on/off
2 – Streaming indicator (red
= streaming on)
3 – Headset connector
4 – Still image capture
5 – Microphone
6 – Camera lens
7 – Illumination ring
8 – Battery door (SD
memory card slot inside)
11 – Function (blue pad)
12 – Manual focus
13 – Display
14 – Record (red dot)
15 – Power button
16 – Stylus with screwdriver
17 – Viewfinder
18 – LED indicators
19 – Navigation pad
2 – Speaker
21 – Tripod mount
22 – I/O connector
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1.3.1. Control Buttons
Button Function
Function Holding this button allows the use of the control buttons
of the Navigation Pad while navigating a menu on the
Viewfinder.
Manual Focus Use this button to set the focus manually or to resume
automatic focusing. It works in combination with the
Zoom buttons. See Focusing on page 17 for more
information.
Display Mode This button cycles through the MCD’s multiple display
modes. See Viewfinder Features & Display Modes, on
page 22 for more information.
Record Press this button to start/stop recording to a local Secure
Digital (SD) memory card.
Power This button controls On/Off/Standby modes. See Turning
Power On or Off on page 8 for more information.
If MCD status is… Power button function
Off Press and release the button to turn
power on.
On Press and release the button to go to
Standby mode.
Standby Press and release the button to enter
Power On mode.
On or Standby Press and hold the button for two
seconds to turn the unit off. A
shutdown message appears.
Manual focus
Display mode
Record
Power
Function

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1.3.2. Navigation Pad Buttons
These context-sensitive buttons control audio volume, microphone mute
and the illumination ring. They also function as command buttons and
directional buttons for the menus.
Button Function Menu Function
Start or accept call (Send) OK or Enter
End a call or reject an incoming call
invitation
Cancel
Increase volume Up arrow
Microphone mute Left arrow
Decrease volume Down arrow
Front illumination light normal/macro/off Right arrow
Enter Accept
Note: To use the functions of the Navigation Pad (e.g., Microphone mute)
while navigating a menu, press and hold the Function control button,
then press the navigation button.
1.3.3. Zoom/Manual Focus Controls
The Zoom buttons are located on the back of the MCD, directly above the
Navigation Pad. These allow the Operator to set zoom levels on the
camera or to set focus manually (see page 17).

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1.3.4. Indicators
Indicator Name Explanation
Power mode indicator Green = On or Standby
Network indicator Green = Network available
Off = Network unavailable
Battery/power
indicator
Orange = Battery is charging
Off = Battery is charged or power is
not connected
Stream/record Red = streaming/recording on.
Off = streaming/recording off
Network connector The Ethernet Port (found on the I/O
Sled accessory) also includes an LED
indicator:
Yellow On = a wired network link
exists.
Yellow Flashing – indicates wired
network activity
Yellow Off = no wired network link
The green LED is not used at this
time.
1.3.5. Soft Keys
Some screens contain on-screen keys or buttons, e.g., Accept or Cancel
on a configuration screen. You can select these buttons by tapping the key
with your stylus, or by pressing Navigation pad keys.
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2. MCD Basic Operation
2.1. Charging the Battery
New batteries should be charged prior to first use. To do this, plug in the
external power adaptor and allow the battery to charge until the orange
battery indicator extinguishes (up to eight hours). The internal battery
charger will shut itself off to prevent overcharging once the battery is fully
charged.
Note that the MCD shuts itself off when battery power is low.
•If the unit is on, and an Operator is using it in an active call, a warning
message appears so that the Operator has time to plug the MCD in to
the external power adapter, or end the call before the MCD shuts off.
•If the unit is in Standby, it simply shuts itself off.
•If the unit is off, it cannot be started when the battery is low.
To check current battery levels, press the Display button once and check
the Session information at the bottom of the Viewfinder. See page 22 for
more information on Viewfinder and Display modes.
2.2. Inserting or Replacing the Battery
Important: Before using this device for the first time you must install and
charge the battery.
1. Open the battery compartment door using the stylus screwdriver.
Figure 1
2. Align the contact end of the battery with the small recess lines in the
battery compartment, keeping the opposite end of the battery up.
Recess lines
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Figure 2
3. Slide the battery upward and rotate downward to place in battery well.
Figure 3
4. When the battery is sitting flat on the compartment floor, slide the
battery towards the compartment door until seated.
5. Close the battery compartment and tighten the screw. Note that the
door will not close if the battery is not fully inserted, and the camera
will not start if the screw is not tight. Connect the external power plug
and charge the battery until the orange LED turns off (up to 8 hours).
Note: The device will not operate on the external adapter alone. You
must have a battery installed.
2.3. Calibrating the Integrated Touch Panel
The Viewfinder display on the back of the MCD includes an integrated
touch panel designed for use with the stylus that has been included with
the MCD. The Viewfinder touch panel allows control of many MCD features,
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keyboard) and on screen button selection. In addition, the touch panel can
be used to draw over images and video. See Telestration on page 17.
Touch screen calibration
Important: When you are using the Viewfinder screen, always use the
stylus provided with the MCD. Do not use other objects, as this could
damage the Viewfinder screen. Tap the screen lightly. Do not press hard or
strike the screen.
When you first start the MCD, if the touch screen has not been calibrated,
the MCD presents a calibration screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to
calibrate your touch panel to permit precise control.
2.3.1. Displaying the calibration screen using navigation pad buttons
If the touch screen is incorrectly calibrated to the extent that it can’t be
used to navigate the menu settings, you can access the screen calibration
function using the keypad: simultaneously press and hold the Up and
Down buttons while not pressing the Enter button. This will display the
touch calibration screen.
2.4. Turning Power On or Off
There are three power modes: On, Off and Standby
2.4.1. Power On Mode
Press and release the Power button to turn the MCD on. When you first
turn the camera on, you may be required to log in, and a touch panel
calibration screen may appear.
When the power is on the Power indicator LED is green.
2.4.2. Power Off Mode
Turning off the MCD automatically logs you out. To turn the MCD Off,
press and hold the Power button for two seconds.
•If the MCD was on, a message is displayed indicating that the MCD is
turning off. If a call was active a prompt appears, asking for
confirmation to terminate the call.
•If the MCD was in standby, it immediately switches off.
When the power is off the Power indicator LED is off.
2.4.3. Standby Mode
Standby mode provides longer battery life than Power On mode because it
shuts down the display and puts the camera into a low power mode.
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first turn the MCD on. Then press and release the Power button to enter
Standby mode.
If a call was active a prompt is displayed asking for confirmation to
terminate the call. A message is displayed indicating that the MCD is
entering Standby.
When the MCD is in Standby mode, the Power indicator LED is green. This
is the only visible indication that the MCD is in Standby mode and is
capable of receiving incoming calls.
To come out of Standby, press the Power button or answer an incoming
call. If your site requires a log-in, you can answer a call but you must log
in again before you can use the MCD to stream video. A log-in screen is
presented as soon as you do something that requires it.
The MCD also enters Standby mode automatically after a configurable
amount of time. To set the Standby delay:
1. From the standard Viewfinder display window, press and release the
Display button three times (or until the Main Menu appears).
2. Tap the Configuration option with the stylus to display the
Configuration screen.
3. Display the General tab and set the time in the Standby Timeout
field. Enter a time of ‘ ’ to disable automatic Standby mode.
2.4.4. Resetting the MCD (Soft Reset)
If the MCD becomes non-responsive and you cannot turn it off by pressing
the Power button for two seconds, a soft reset may be required. To reset
the MCD, press and hold both the Power and Display buttons until the
display clears (approximately 1 seconds).
Do not perform a soft reset on the MCD unless it stops responding to
normal operations.
CAUTION:
A hard reset can be generated using the reset switch accessible
through the access hole located inside the battery compartment.
The hard reset should not be used by non-service personnel
because damage to the MCD file system may result.

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2.5. Logging On & Off
2.5.1. Logging on
If your site requires a login, you will be prompted with a Login screen, as
shown to the right. See your site administrator for user name and
password.
If the MCD has not been configured, use the default user name and
password.
•User name: admin
•Password: admin
We strongly recommend that you change the administrator password from
the default admin as soon as you log in.
To login to the MCD:
1. Tap the Username field with the stylus. An on screen keyboard
appears.
2. Use the stylus to tap characters on the keyboard to enter them into
the Username field.
3. Use the same process to enter your password.
4. Tap the OK button to finish logging in.
Note: If your site administrator has enabled anonymous login, a Skip
button is available to bypass the login process.
2.5.2. Logging off
To log out:
1. From the standard Viewfinder display window, press and release the
Display button three times (or until the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Signout from the Main Menu by tapping it with the stylus.
To move the onscreen keyboard to a new
location on the screen, touch the stylus to
the edge of the keyboard image and drag it
to a new location.
Keyboard appears when you
select a text field. Tap the keys
with the stylus to enter text.

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2.6. Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
The MCD features an SD memory card slot to support configuration and
system upgrades and also to support future capabilities. To insert or
replace an SD memory card:
1. Open the battery compartment with the stylus screwdriver, and
remove the battery.
2. If there is already an SD memory card in place, flip open the access
door to release it from the slot.
3. Pull the card out. It should slide out easily.
4. Push the card gently in until it clicks into place.
5. Close the access door. Re-insert the battery and close the
compartment door.
Note: Do not remove the SD card while recording. This can corrupt the
card data.
Access door

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3. Answering & Initiating Calls
The MCD Operator can either:
•Call an MCA software client user, or
•Answer an incoming call from an MCA software client user.
Use the Send and End buttons on the Navigation pad to start and end
calls, similar to the keys on a mobile phone. Once a call is established, the
Operator and Client can collaborate using voice, video, audio, images and
annotations.
3.1. Network Access
Before you can answer or initiate a call, you must be able to communicate
with the network, either through a direct wired connection, or wireless
connection. The Network link indicator, the middle of the three indicators
on the top of the MCD, indicates whether or not a Network link exists.
To check current wireless network conditions, you can press the Display
button once and check the Session information at the bottom of the
Viewfinder. Another option is to press the Display button three times to
display the Main Menu. Tap the Status option with the stylus, and then
select Network. See page 22 for more information on the Viewfinder and
Display modes.
3.2. Answering an Incoming Call
To receive incoming calls, the MCD must be on or in standby mode. When
a call comes in, the MCD rings like a mobile phone and the Viewfinder
displays a dialog box similar to the one shown.
An incoming call displayed on the Viewfinder.
•To accept (answer) the call, tap the Accept button or press the MCD
Send button.
•To refuse the call, tap the Decline button, or press the MCD End
button.
3.3. Initiating (Starting) a Call
To initiate or start a call from an MCD:
1. Press the Send button to display a Directory window listing the Clients
that this MCD has been set up to contact. This list is maintained by
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2. Use the Navigation pad buttons to highlight the Client that you want to
call. When you select a name, the Client’s destination address appears
in the field at the bottom of the window.
If the correct name does not exist, tap the field at the bottom of the
window and use the on screen keyboard to enter the address of the
Client you need to call. Consult your site administrator for details.
3. When the desired network address is displayed in the Network
address field, either tap the Dial button with the stylus or press the
Send button to initiate the call.
You will hear the outgoing rings or a busy signal on the MCD just as you
would on a mobile phone. When the Client answers the call, the Operator
and Client can start talking, just like a mobile phone. If the Client declines
the call a message will be displayed indicating the reason.
3.4. Ending a Call
End a call by pressing the End button. The Client user can also terminate
the call from the MCA application.
3.5. VoIP Telephone Communication
For conversation, the MCD can operate using its built-in microphone and
speaker, or a headset:
Speaker phone. If a headset is not attached, the MCD operates as a
speaker phone using a built-in omni-directional microphone and speaker.
Headset. If you plug a headset into the headset connector the MCD uses
the headset microphone and speaker. This is useful in noisy environments
or where privacy is a concern. In this case, Subject Audio continues to use
the built-in microphone or external audio line-in, if selected.
Note: Audio-in, S-video, Ethernet and USB are only available on the Sled
accessory. For more information on using the Sled, see Accessories on
page 14.
If the Operator needs to capture particular sounds as part of the video
stream (e.g., an odd noise being made by a piece of machinery), you can
also set a subject audio source, as described in Setting the Su ject Audio
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4. Accessories
The MCD2 comes with an I/O Cover and a Power Plug. The Sled is an
optional purchase.
4.1. I/O Cover
The I/O Cover comes attached to the camera and can be removed using
the stylus screwdriver. Remove the cover in order to attach the Power Plug
or Sled devices. Warning for Ex?
4.2. Power Plug
Attach the external Power Plug in order to charge the battery. Remove the
I/O Cover, insert the Power Plug into the I/O Connector, and tighten the
thumb screws with the stylus screwdriver.

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4.3. I/O Sled
The Sled is an optional device that is required in order to use the Audio-in,
S-video, Ethernet and USB features of the MCD2 .
To attach the sled, insert into the I/O connector of the MCD. Tighten the
thumb screws with the stylus screwdriver.
The parts of the sled accessory are as follows:
I/O Sled showing
cable management
Power
Audio-in
S-video
Ethernet
USB
I/O Connector
Power pins (2)
Tie strap loop
(tie strap not supplied)
Thumb screw (2)
Cable slot

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5. Audio/Video (AV) Functions
Once a call is connected, the MCD can send an AV media stream to the
MCA software client.
5.1. Turning the Video Stream On or Off
To start streaming real-time video to the MCA software client, press the
green Stream button on the top of the MCD. Press the Stream button
again to stop streaming. This does not disconnect the call; the stream can
be started and stopped as often as desired within the current call.
This sends a live audio/video media stream from the MCD to the MCA
software client. The stream will continue as long as the call is connected
(i.e., neither user hangs up the call), or until the Operator or MCA user
selects an option to stop streaming.
5.2. Setting the Subject Audio Source
The MCD provides two audio channels: one for subject audio and one for
VoIP telephone communication (see page 13).
The Subject audio — the audio being captured and streamed with the
video — can be captured by the MCD’s built-in microphone or from an
audio source connected to the Audio-In port.
Note: Audio-in, S-video, Ethernet and USB are only available on the Sled
accessory. For more information on using the Sled, see Accessories on
page 14.
The Audio-in port can be configured as either microphone or Line-in. This
allows the MCD to capture and stream high-quality audio that is time-
synchronized with the video. The green Stream button also starts and
stops streaming of Subject Audio, just as in video streaming described
above.
To set which source will act as the Subject Audio Source:
1. From the standard Viewfinder display window, press the Display
button three times (or until the Main Menu appears).
2. Tap the Configuration option with the stylus to display the
Configuration screen.
3. Display the Audio tab. This tab allows you to control speaker and
microphone volume, and to select the Subject Audio Source.
5.3. Using S-video
Note: Audio-in, S-video, Ethernet and USB are only available on the Sled
accessory. For more information on using the Sled, see Accessories on
page 14.
When using an MCD model which has S-video input/output, the S-video
source must be attached to the MCD and powered before setting the video
source to S-video in the Configuration Video tab. Otherwise, the video
stream being sent to the MCA may not synchronize and may not be
aligned to the frame. If synchronization does not occur, correct it by
setting the MCD’s video source to Internal and then back to S-video. See
Configuration on page 3 for more information about configuring the MCD
video.