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PrecisionHD Camera User Guide
Software version TC3.0
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction ............................................................................ 5
The purpose of this document ............................................ 5
Products covered in this guide ........................................... 5
Disclaimers and Notices ..................................................... 5
Other documents you might find useful .............................. 5
The physical interface
The PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X camera ................................ 7
HDMI and HD-SDI* ............................................................. 7
Camera control ................................................................... 7
Power .................................................................................7
Extra camera* ..................................................................... 7
Ethernet .............................................................................. 7
Kensington lock .................................................................. 7
The PrecisionHD 720p camera ...............................................8
HDMI .................................................................................. 8
Camera control ................................................................... 8
Power .................................................................................8
Extra camera ...................................................................... 8
Kensington lock .................................................................. 8
About cables
Camera cables ..................................................................... 10
HDMI cable ....................................................................... 10
HD–SDI cable ................................................................... 10
HDMI to DVI–D adapter .................................................... 10
Making your own cables ................................................... 10
Connecting the camera to the codec
Codec C20 configurations .................................................... 12
Using the camera with Quick Set C20/C20plus................ 12
How to connect the camera.......................................... 12
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C20 ............. 12
How to connect the camera.......................................... 12
Codec C40 configurations .................................................... 12
Using the camera with Codec C40 ................................... 12
How to connect the camera.......................................... 12
Codec C60 configurations .................................................... 12
Using the camera with Codec C60 ................................... 12
How to connect the camera.......................................... 12
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C60 ............. 12
How to connect the camera.......................................... 12
Codec C90 configurations .................................................... 13
Using the camera with Codec C90 ................................... 13
How to connect the camera.......................................... 13
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C90 ............. 13
How to connect the camera.......................................... 13
Video output formats
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X .............................. 15
Video output formats ........................................................ 15
DIP switch settings for video output formats .................... 15
Line voltage frequency ...................................................... 15
The PrecisionHD 1080p video formats DIP switch table ... 15
Daisy chaining of the cameras
Daisy chaining of the PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X ................ 17
Daisy chaining of the PrecisionHD 720p ............................... 18
What’s in
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Appendices
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X camera .................20
Controlling cameras using the VISCA™ protocol .............. 20
RS–232 Parameters.......................................................... 20
RS–232 Commands and inquiries .................................... 20
The VISCA™/RS–232 control protocol ................................. 21
VISCA message format ..................................................... 21
Network and interface commands.................................... 22
Push messages ................................................................22
Camera commands .......................................................... 23
PTZF - movement commands .......................................... 24
Inquiries ............................................................................ 25
Software upload commands ............................................ 26
Debug commands for TANDBERG cameras .................... 26
Other commands .............................................................. 26
Video mode selection ....................................................... 27
DIP Switch .................................................................... 27
Technical specifications ........................................................ 28
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X cameras ............ 28
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X ............................ 28
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 4X .............................. 28
TANDBERG PrecisionHD 720p camera ............................ 28

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Introduction
You may already be familiar with the administrator guides
for the Profiles and Codec C–series. To help you find
the information you need, TANDBERG has split the
information into smaller and more accessible parts listed
on the right of this page.
The purpose of this document
The purpose of this document is to describe the camera
matters specific to the PrecisionHD 1080p/720p
cameras, used together with the TANDBERG endpoints.
The guide is mainly focused on the PrecisionHD 1080p
12X/4X cameras, which are used together with the Profile
42”/52”/65”, the QuickSet C20/C20plus and the Codec
C–series. Some information about the PrecisionHD 720p
is also included.
Products covered in this guide
• TANDBERG PrecisionHD cameras:
• TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X cameras
• TANDBERG PrecisionHD 720p camera
Download the user documentation
Go to: http://www.tandberg.com/docs
Disclaimers and Notices
The objective of this documentation is to provide the
reader with assistance in using and configuring the
product. The capabilities of TANDBERG products and
other manufacturers’ products change over time and
so the required configuration may be different from
that indicated here. If you have any suggestions for
changes to this document, please feed them back
to TANDBERG through your TANDBERG Authorized
Service Representative.
If you need technical support, please contact your
TANDBERG Authorized Service Representative.
The specifications for the product and the information
in this Guide are subject to change at any time, without
notice, by TANDBERG. Every effort has been made to
supply complete and accurate information in this Guide;
however, TANDBERG assumes no responsibility or
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in
this document.
TANDBERG® is a registered trademark belonging to
Tandberg ASA. Other trademarks used in this document
are the property of their respective holders.
This Guide may be reproduced in its entirety, including
all copyright and intellectual property notices, in limited
quantities in connection with the use of this product.
Except for the limited exception set forth in the previous
sentence, no part of this Guide may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form, or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by
photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of TANDBERG.
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Other documents you might find useful
• Video conference room primer guide
• Getting started guide for Profile Series, Codec C Series, Quick Set C20
• User Guide for Profile Series, Codec C Series and Quick Set C20
• Administrator guide for Profiles using Codec C20 and Quick Set C20
• Administrator guide for Profiles using Codec C60 and Codec C60
• Administrator guide for Profiles using Codec C90 and Codec C90
• Administrator guide for Codec C40
• Safety instructions for Profile Series, Codec C Series and Quick Set C20
• Legal information for Profile Series, Codec C Series and Quick Set C20
• Camera user guide for PrecisionHD 1080p/720p
• API guides for Codec C90, C60, C40
• Physical interfaces guides for Codec C90, C60, C40

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The PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X camera
The lens hood is
detachable.
We recommend that you
mount it to prevent stray
light from disturbing your
video experience.
Snap it on gently.
The orange LED illuminates while in
a call and flickers when there is an
incoming call.
* Not supported with Codec C20
The green LED is continuously
illuminated when power is On, but
it flickers when receiving signals
from the remote control.
When mounted (upside down) in
the Profile 65” and the Profile 65”
Dual, the LED is not visible.
Power
Supply
Extra Camera
Out and for Daisy
Chaining*
Camera
Control
HDMI
Video Out
Ethernet
RJ45
HD-SDI Out*
Kensington lock
HDMI and HD-SDI*
• HDMI is the main video source. The maximum resolution is
1080p60.
• HD-SDI is the secondary video source. The maximum
resolution is 1080p30.
• The HDMI and HD-SDI can be used simultaneously. The
maximum resolution is 1080p30, if you want both to run with
the same resolution.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Power
• When the camera is used with a TANDBERG Codec, power
will be supplied through Camera Control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-TANDBERG codecs, you
may have to connect power separately.
Extra camera*
If you want to connect cameras in a daisy chain:
• The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera
control cable. The next must use the 12V DC Power in.
• Use an extra camera cable between the Extra Camera
sockets.
Ethernet
For software upgrades on daisy chained cameras. Requires
software version TC3.0 or higher on the Codec C–series. See
the TANDBERG PrecisionHD 12x Ethernet Upgrade Application
Note for details. Go to: http://www.tandberg.com/docs
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera to be
moved from its place or to prevent theft.

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The lens hood (not
mounted on the camera in
the picture) is detachable.
We recommend that you
mount it to prevent stray
light from disturbing your
video experience.
Snap it on gently.
The orange LED illuminates while in
a call and flickers when there is an
incoming call.
HDMI
• HDMI is the main video source. The maximum resolution is
720p30.
Camera control
Camera control is used for controlling the pan, tilt and zoom,
and for powering up the camera.
Power
• When the camera is used with a TANDBERG Codec, power
will be supplied through Camera Control cable.
• When the camera is used with non-TANDBERG codecs, you
may have to connect power separately.
Extra camera
If you want to connect cameras in a daisy chain*:
• The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera
control cable. The next must use the 12V DC Power in.
• Use an extra camera cable between the Extra Camera
sockets.
Kensington lock
The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera to be
moved from its place or to prevent theft.
The PrecisionHD 720p camera
HDMI
video
out
Camera
control &
Power
Kensington
lock
VISCA
Daisy
chain
Power in
12 V DC
* Not supported with Codec C20
The green LED is continuously
illuminated when power is On, but
it flickers when receiving signals
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Camera cables
HDMI cable
The HDMI cable delivered with the camera is 5 meters.
Maximum length is 15 meter with a category 2 certified good
quality HDMI cable.
HD–SDI cable
The HD-SDI cable must be purchased separately. The maximum
recommended length of HD–SDI cable is 100 meters.
HDMI to DVI–D adapter
The HDMI to DVI–D adapter is used when connecting to a
TANDBERG MXP Codec or TANDBERG Video Switch.
Making your own cables
If you must assemble your own cables, the tables show the pin-out required.
Pin-out—TANDBERG camera cable
RJ45 (8 pin) to D-SUB
Signal
name
RJ45
pin
D-SUB
pin
+12Vdc 1 Twisted
pair
4
GND 2 5
RX 3 Twisted
pair
2
TX 6 3
NC 4 Twisted
pair
1
NC 5 6
GND 7 Twisted
pair
5
+12Vdc 8 4
Pin-out—VISCA Camera control
RJ 45 8 pins shielded modular jack
Pin Signal name
8 +12V (2.8mA current source when
connected in daisy chain)
7 GND
6 TXD (out)
5 NC (no connect)
4 NC (no connect)
3 RXD (in)
2 GND
1 +12V
Pin-out—VISCA Daisy chain
RJ 11 6 pins modular jack
Pin Signal name
6 GND
5 GND
4 RXD (in)
3 TXD (out)
2 Presence (12V in daisy chain)
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Codec C20 configurations
Using the camera with Quick Set C20/C20plus
• The TANDBERG Quick Set C20, using the Codec C20,
includes the PrecisionHD 1080p 4X zoom with 1080p30
maximum resolution.
• The TANDBERG Quick Set C20plus, using the Codec C20,
includes the PrecisionHD 1080p 12X zoom with 1080p60
maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
Connect the HDMI cable (HDMI to HDMI):
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the camera.
• To the CAMERA (HDMI) connector on the Codec C20.
Connect the camera control cable (RJ45 to RS–232):
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA CONTROL (RS–232) connector on the
Codec C20. Visca™ protocol is supported.
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C20
The TANDBERG Profile 42”, using the Codec C20, includes the
PrecisionHD 1080p 12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
The camera cables are pre-mounted on the Profile room systems.
Codec C40 configurations
Using the camera with Codec C40
• The TANDBERG Codec C60 includes the PrecisionHD 1080p
12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
• The Codec C60 can also be used with PrecisionHD 720p with
1280x720p30 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
Connect the HDMI cable (HDMI to HDMI):
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the camera.
• To the HDMI 1 IN (HDMI) connector on the Codec C40.
Connect the camera control cable (RJ45 to RS–232):
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA CONTROL (RS–232) connector on the
Codec C40.
Camera
control
Camera
HDMI Camera
control
HDMI 1
Codec C60 configurations
Using the camera with Codec C60
• The TANDBERG Codec C60 includes the PrecisionHD 1080p
12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
• The Codec C60 can also be used with PrecisionHD 720p with
1280x720p30 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
Connect the HDMI cable (HDMI to HDMI):
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the camera.
• To the HDMI 1 IN (HDMI) connector on the Codec C60.
Connect the camera control cable (RJ45 to RS–232):
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA CONTROL (RS–232) connector on the
Codec C60. Visca™ protocol is supported.
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C60
The TANDBERG Profile 42”/52”/65” with Codec C60 includes the
PrecisionHD 1080p 12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
The camera cables are pre-mounted on the Profile room systems.
Camera
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Codec C90 configurations
Using the camera with Codec C90
• The TANDBERG Codec C90 includes the PrecisionHD 1080p
12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
• The Codec C90 can also be used with PrecisionHD 720p with
1280x720p30 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
Connect the HDMI cable (HDMI to HDMI):
• From the HD VIDEO OUT (HDMI) connector on the camera.
• To the HDMI 1 IN (HDMI) connector on the Codec C90.
Connect the camera control cable (RJ45 to RS–232):
• From the CODEC CONTROL IN (RJ45) connector on the
camera.
• To the CAMERA CONTROL (RS–232) connector on the
Codec C90. Visca™ protocol is supported.
Using the camera with Profile having Codec C90
The TANDBERG Profile 65” with Codec C90 includes the
PrecisionHD 1080p 12X zoom with 1080p60 maximum resolution.
How to connect the camera
The camera cables are pre-mounted on the Profile room systems.
Camera
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TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p
12X/4X
Video output formats
NOTE: The information on this page applies to the PrecisionHD
1080p 12X/4X camera, and describes how to set the DIP switches
1–5 to configure the camera for different video output formats.
DIP switch settings for video output formats
The DIP switch sets the video output format for the camera. The
DIP switch is on the underside of the camera. The default setting
is Auto. See the table to the right.
• Maximum resolution for HDMI is:
• 1080p60 for PrecisionHD 1080p 12X zoom
• 1080p30 for PrecisionHD 1080p 4X zoom
• Maximum resolution for HD-SDI* is 1080p30.
Line voltage frequency
The camera will automatically detect the line voltage frequency
when it is 50 or 60 Hz. If there is a different line voltage, you
can set the video output format to a specific value (use the DIP
switches) to override the auto frequency detection.
Set the PrecisionHD 1080p DIP switch (country specific setting):
• 50Hz: 00011, gives 1080p50 (720p50 for HD-SDI)
• 60Hz: 00100, gives 1080p60 (720p60 for HD-SDI)
DIP Switch table for video formats
1 2 3 4 5 HDMI HD-SDI*
0 0 0 0 0 Auto
0 0 0 0 1 1920x1080p25 1920x1080p25
0 0 0 1 0 1920x1080p30 1920x1080p30
0 0 0 1 1 1920x1080p50 1280x720p50
0 0 1 0 0 1920x1080p60 1280x720p60
0 0 1 0 1 1280x720p25 1280x720p25
0 0 1 1 0 1280x720p30 1280x720p30
0 0 1 1 1 1280x720p50 1280x720p50
0 1 0 0 0 1280x720p60 1280x720p60
0 1 0 0 1 Software control
The DIP switch
1
0
The table shows the different settings available for the HDMI
and the HD-SDI outputs.
Auto: Camera negotiates format over HDMI. HD-SDI tracks
HDMI and defaults to 1080p30 in absence of HDMI sync.
Software: For more on the Software control setting, read about
video mode selections in the TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p
User Guide.
* Not supported with Codec C20
Underside side of the
TANDBERG PrecisionHD
1080p camera
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Example. TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X cameras in daisy chain.
Daisy chaining of the
PrecisionHD 1080p
12X/4X
A single daisy chain with PrecisionHD 1080p
12X can have:
• Three cameras when using Codec C60.
• Seven cameras when using Codec C90.
The PrecisionHD 1080p 4X has daisy chain
support, but can only be in the end of a chain.
Locate the Extra Camera and Power
connectors.
• Power. The first camera in the chain is
powered up from the codec by the VISCA
camera control cable. Additional cameras
must use the 12V DC Power in.
• Extra camera cable. The daisy chained
cameras are connected by using the VISCA
Extra Camera cable (maximum length 20 m
/ 65.6 ft) between the Extra Camera In and
Codec Control In sockets.
• HDMI and HD-SDI. The HDMI and HD-SDI
outputs can be used simultaneously on the
same camera.
Main
camera
Second
camera
Third
camera
Power in
12V DC
Power in
12V DC
Connect to the
Camera Control
socket on the
codec.
RJ11–RJ45
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 2
on the codec
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 1
on the codec
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 3
on the codec
RJ11–RJ45
VISCA™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation
You can connect
up to three
cameras with
Codec C60 and up
to seven cameras
with Codec C90
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Example. TANDBERG PrecisionHD 720p cameras in daisy chain.
Connect to the
Camera Control
socket on the
codec.
Daisy chaining of the
PrecisionHD 720p
A single daisy chain can have:
• Three cameras when using Codec C60
• Seven cameras when using Codec C90.
Locate the Extra Camera and Power
connectors.
• Power. The first camera in the chain is
powered up from the codec by the VISCA
camera control cable. Additional cameras
must use the 12V DC Power in.
• Extra camera cable. The daisy chained
cameras are connected by using the VISCA
Extra Camera cable (maximum length 20 m
/ 65.6 ft) between the Extra Camera and
Codec Control sockets
Main
camera
Second
camera
Third
camera
Power in
12V DC
Power in
12V DC
RJ11–RJ45
RJ11–RJ45
VISCA™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation
RJ11–RJ45
You can connect
up to three
cameras with
Codec C60 and up
to seven cameras
with Codec C90
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 2
on the codec
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 1
on the codec
HDMI out:
Connect to the
Video Input 3
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Appendices
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TANDBERG PrecisionHD 1080p
12X/4X camera
Controlling cameras using the VISCA™ protocol
NOTE: The information in this chapter applies to the TANDBERG
PrecisionHD 1080p 12X/4X camera.
The camera uses an RS-232 control interface that resembles
the Sony VISCA™ protocol. The VISCA protocol (VIdeo System
Control Architecture) is a Sony protocol for synchronized control
of multiple video peripherals.
VISCA™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation
RS–232 Parameters
At startup, the communication parameters for the RS–232 interface must be set to:
• 9600 bits per second
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
• No hardware flow control
• No software flow control
All the RS–232 parameters except speed are fixed and not user configurable. The speed may be
changed by issuing the Speed command defined on the following pages.
All control bytes are pure binary information, i.e. the control bytes are not ASCII-encoded.
RS–232 Commands and inquiries
A list of all the available commands and inquiries together with the result and comments are found in
the table on the following pages.