VADDIO HuddleSHOT User manual

Installation Guide for the
HuddleSHOT and HuddleSHOT FC
All-in-One Conferencing Cameras
Document 411-0037-31 Rev D
March 2021

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Contents
Overview 1
What's in this Guide 1
Features 1
A Quick Look at the Camera 2
Front of the Camera 2
Back of the Camera 3
Connections 4
Don’t Void Your Warranty! 4
Before You Install the Camera 4
Cabling Notes 4
Basic Connections for Conferencing 5
Connections – Using the Camera with a Room Audio System 6
Connections – Using the Camera as a Sound Bar 6
Mounting the HuddleSHOT Camera 7
Installing the HuddleSHOT Wall Mount 7
Installing the HuddleSHOT Camera on the Wall Mount 7
Optional Adjustable HuddleSHOT Mount 8
Tabletop Use 8
Wall Mounting 8
Installing on a Compatible Above/Below Mount 8
Powering Up the Camera 9
Status Indicator Light 9
Multifunction Button 9
Next Steps 9
Photo Credits 10
Index 11

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Overview
This guide covers:
HuddleSHOT all-in-one conferencing camera:
nNorth America – 999-50707-000 (black); 999-50707-000G (gray)
nEurope and UK – 999-50707-001 (black); 999-50707-001G (gray)
nAustralia and New Zealand – 999-50707-009 (black); 999-50707-009G (gray)
HuddleSHOT FC all-in-one conferencing camera:
n998-50808-000 (black)
n998-50808-000G (gray)
What's in this Guide
This guide covers:
nUnpacking the camera
nTips for a successful installation
nInstructions for installing the camera mount
nCamera power-on
Complete product information is available in the Complete Manual for the HuddleSHOT All-in-One
Conferencing Camera.
If you are responsible for configuring the equipment after installing it, please use the Complete Manual. It
includes all the information in this guide, plus information on configuring, operating, and troubleshooting the
camera.
Features
nIntuitive operation with simple remote control
nSimultaneous uncompressed USB 3.0 and IP (H.264) video at resolutions up to 1080p/60 with full-
duplex audio streaming
n110° HFOV at 1x with full dewarping; 125° HFOV with no dewarping
nSelectable 1x, 1.5x, or 2x zoom with dewarping option
nEasy configuration, system administration, and remote management via web interface
nIntegrated stereo speakers and phased microphone array
nAdvanced network security features
nAudio input for Vaddio TableMIC or other microphone with EasyMic connectivity
nUniversal Video Class (UVC) and Universal Audio Class (UAC) drivers supported in Windows®,
Mac®OS, and Linux operating systems, compatible with most UC conferencing applications

A Quick Look at the Camera
This section covers the physical features of the cameras. They are in the same locations in both cameras.
Front of the Camera
Camera and zoom lens – HuddleSHOT and HuddleSHOT FC cameras offers 1x, 1.5x, and 2x zoom
levels.
Left and right speakers – Far-end audio, or content audio when using EasyMic Adapter Mode.
Integrated microphones – No external microphone needed in typical installations. Echo-canceling
microphones pick up the voices of participants up to 10 ft. (3 m) away.
Status light – The illuminated ring around the lens bezel indicates the camera's current state. The status
light can be turned off in the administrative web interface.
Note
By default, the camera's status indicator light is active during normal operation; however, it can be
configured to remain off when the camera is powered up. The camera may be sending video even if the light
is off.
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Back of the Camera
Network/PoE+ – RJ-45 connector. Connect to the network and to power via the Power and Data Out port
of the mid-span PoE+ power injector. Provides power and network access for IP streaming and camera
control via web interface or Telnet.
USB 3.0 – USB type C connector. Connect to a computer for use with soft conferencing applications.
Provides uncompressed USB 3.0 stream.
EasyMic – RJ-45 connector. Optional connection for a TableMIC or other microphone with Vaddio
EasyMic connectivity.
Multifunction button – Momentary pushbutton; used to return from standby, display IP address, pair with
a remote, and restore factory defaults.
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Connections
This section covers:
nSelecting the location for the camera
nCabling notes
nConnection diagrams
And a required safety note here:
Note
PoE type networks connected to this equipment are for intra-building use only and should not be connected
to lines that run outside of 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.
Before You Install the Camera
Keep these things in mind when deciding where to place the camera.
nConsider camera viewing angles, lighting conditions, line-of-sight obstructions, and in-wall obstructions
where the camera is to be mounted.
nEnsure that the camera will point away from light sources. The camera will not perform well if it is
pointed toward a light fixture or window.
Prepare for a successful installation:
nBe sure you can identify all cables correctly.
nIf you make cables for this installation, check them for continuity.
nTalk to the network administrator. If installing the camera in a non-DHCP network (one that does not
automatically assign IP addresses), you will need to configure the camera with a static IP address as
directed by the network administrator.
Cabling Notes
Caution
Do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors when making cables for this product. Poorly
crimped connectors of this type can cause intermittent connections and degraded signal
quality. They can also damage the connectors on the product, which will void your warranty.
Intact – will make reliable contact
with cable connector
Damaged – Bent contact fingers
will NOT make reliable contact
with cable connector
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When making cables for this product, use Cat-5e or better cable. We recommend using high-quality
connectors and a high-quality crimping tool.
We recommend shielded cabling if the cables will be coiled, run tightly with other cables, or routed near
sources of electromagnetic interference such as power lines or fluorescent light fixtures.
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
Label all cables at both ends.
Basic Connections for Conferencing
This diagram shows a basic conferencing configuration. A laptop provides USB connectivity and the HDMI
output to the display. Adding an optional TableMIC microphone allows more flexibility in the room layout.
This system provides acoustic echo cancellation, with or without the TableMIC microphone.
HuddleSHOT camera shown. The HuddleSHOT FC camera connects the same way.
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Connections – Using the Camera with a Room Audio System
This diagram shows a setup for a room with an audio system. The camera's built-in microphones are used
and far-end audio is routed to the room's speakers, using the EasyMic adapter.
HuddleSHOT camera shown. The HuddleSHOT FC camera connects the same way.
Connections – Using the Camera as a Sound Bar
This diagram shows the camera used as a sound bar for the display. Audio from the DVD or other external
device is routed from the display to the camera's speakers using the EasyMic adapter. The display's built-
in speakers are not used. Select EasyMic Adapter Mode on the Audio page of the web interface.
HuddleSHOT camera shown. The HuddleSHOT FC camera connects the same way.
Note
The computer in this connection diagram is not required in EasyMic adapter mode.
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Mounting the HuddleSHOT Camera
For information about mounting the HuddleSHOT FC camera, refer to the documentation for the product in
which it is housed.
This section covers:
nInstalling the wall mount for the HuddleSHOT camera
nMounting the HuddleSHOT camera
nOther mounting options
Installing the HuddleSHOT Wall Mount
The HuddleSHOT camera is shipped with a wall mount. Other mounting options are available as well.
Contact us if you don’t have the camera mount you need.
You can install the camera wall mount to a 2-gang wall box or directly to the drywall.
nIf you mount it to drywall, use the wall anchors provided with the wall mount.
nIf you mount it to a wall box, use the cover plate screws supplied with the wall box.
Installing the HuddleSHOT Camera on the Wall Mount
Caution
If installing a TableMIC microphone with the camera, be sure you can identify the cables correctly.
Connecting a cable to the wrong port can result in equipment damage and void the warranty.
1. Route the cables through the opening in the mounting shelf and connect them to the camera.
2. Place the camera on the mount.
3. Attach the camera to the mount using the mounting screws supplied with the camera, but do not fully
tighten the screws.
Do not tighten the screws securing the camera to the wall mount until you are able to access the camera's
web interface. You will need access to the button on the back of the camera to pair the remote and camera
or to display the camera's IP address in the USB stream.
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Optional Adjustable HuddleSHOT Mount
For additional flexibility in installation, a tilting wall mount (part number 535-2100-207) is available for the
HuddleSHOT camera. It can be mounted above or below a display, or placed on the conference room table.
Tabletop Use
Use the adjustable mount on as a tabletop mount for a simple, quick installation.
1. Place the adhesive feet on the outer face of the mount base.
2. Use the two screws provided with the camera to secure it to the adjustable shelf .
Wall Mounting
The adjustable mount can be installed on drywall or secured to a wall box. Do not use the adhesive feet for
this type of installation.
Installing on a Compatible Above/Below Mount
The adjustable mount can replace the original camera shelf on a Chief or Middle Atlantic above/below
mount. Contact your sales representative for information on compatible products.
Do not use the adhesive feet for this type of installation.
1. Remove the original camera shelf from the shelf mounting bar.
2. Secure the base of the adjustable mount to the shelf mounting bar.
3. Ensure that the screws are properly tightened before placing the camera on the adjustable mount.
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Powering Up the Camera
Connect camera power. The camera will initialize. This takes a minute or two. When an image is available,
the camera is ready to accept control information.
Status Indicator Light
The light in the camera's base indicates its current state.
nPurple – Initializing
nWhite – Camera is active
nRed – Audio is muted
nBlinking red – Video is muted
nYellow/green – Firmware update is in progress
nBlinking cyan – Remote pairing mode
nBlinking blue – Pairing error
nDifferent color on each blink – Disco mode! Everybody dance!
(We have never actually observed this mode. If your camera does this, please contact us and describe
how you induced this behavior.)
Caution
Do not remove power or reset the camera while the indicator is yellow/green, showing a firmware update in
progress. Interrupting a firmware update can make the camera unusable.
Note
By default, the camera's status indicator light is active during normal operation; however, it can be
configured to remain off when the camera is powered up. The camera may be sending video even if the light
is off.
Multifunction Button
Use the button on the back of the camera to do these things:
nDisplay the camera's IP address in the video output: Press momentarily. Press again to dismiss
the IP address.
nPair the remote with the camera:Press and hold until the light blinks cyan. Then press the pairing
button on the remote.
nRestore factory default settings: Press and hold for about 10 seconds during power-up.
nReturn from standby mode: When the camera is in standby (purple indicator light, or no light), press
momentarily to return to the ready state.
Next Steps
The camera will need to be configured for your network before it can be used. This will require knowing the
camera's IP address. To get this information, the remote will need to be paired with the camera. Refer to
the Complete Manual for the HuddleSHOT All-in-One Conferencing Camera for these tasks.
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Photo Credits
This guide may include some or all of these photos.
European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, a Flight Engineer with Expedition 42,
photographs the Earth through a window in the Cupola on the International Space Station
By NASA - https://blogs.nasa.gov/ISS_Science_Blog/2015/03/06/women-in-space-part-two-whats-
gender-got-to-do-with-it/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38834990
Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, Louis Friedman (founders) and Harry Ashmore (advisor), on the occasion of
signing the papers formally incorporating The Planetary Society
By credit NASA JPL - JPL, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1180927
Main Control Room / Mission Control Room of ESA at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in
Darmstadt, Germany
By European Space Agency - ESOC flickr, Credit: ESA - Jürgen Mai, CC BY-SA 3.0-igo,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36743173
Expedition 42 on orbit crew portrait, International Space Station, Mar. 7, 2015 – Barry Wilmore
(Commander) Top, Upside down, to the right cosmonaut Elena Serova, & ESA European Space Agency
Samantha Cristoforetti. Bottom center US astronaut Terry Virts, top left cosmonauts Alexander
Samokutyaev and Anton Shkaplerov.
By NASA - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/16166230844/, Public Domain,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38931301
European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer, outside the International
Space Station
By NASA - http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-36/html/iss036e016704.html, Public
Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27263573
Chris Cassidy, Luca Parmitano, and Karen Nyberg, ISS, 2013. Photo Credit: NASA
Nicolas Altobelli, Rosetta Scientist at ESA's European Space Astronomy Centre, Villanueva de la
Cañada, Madrid, Spain
By European Space Agency - Nicolas Altobelli talks to the media, CC BY-SA 3.0-igo,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36743144
Andrea Accomazzo, ESA Rosetta Spacecraft Operations Manager, providing a live update from the Main
Control Room at ESA's European Space Operations Centre, Darmstadt, Germany during the Rosetta
wake-up day.
By European Space Agency - Live update from the Main Control Room, CC BY-SA 3.0-igo,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36743150
Sleeping goose
By ladypine - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1695227
By Rick Dikeman - Image:Wayne Gretzky 1997.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=945698
Photo AS11-40-5948, Aldrin assembles seismic experiment, by National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, courtesy of the NASA History Office and the NASA JSC Media Services Center
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Index
A
anatomy of the camera 2
audio
Sound Bar Mode 6
B
button, multifunction 3
C
cable connectors 3-4
camera mount 4, 7
camera placement 4
capabilities 1
color codes for status light 9
connection example 5-6
D
damage, preventing 4
default settings, restoring 9
diagram, connection 5-6
E
EasyMIC port 3
F
factory defaults, restoring 9
H
HuddleSHOT EasyMIC adapter 6
I
indicator light 9
meaning of colors 9
installation 7
camera 7
camera mount 7
installation, typical 5-6
IP address 9
camera, discovering 9
L
light, status indicator 9
meaning of colors 9
location of the camera 4
M
mount 4, 7
mounting the camera 4, 7
multifunction button 3, 9
N
network port 3
O
operating environment 4
P
ports 3
precautions 4
for operating the system 4
product capabilities 1
R
remote control 9
pairing with the camera 9
requirements 4
installation 4
mounting 4
reset See alsorestoring default settings
restoring default settings 9
RJ-45 connectors 4
S
shelf-mounted cameras 7
shelf, camera mount 7
site requirements 4
status light 9
meanings of colors 9
T
TableMIC microphone 5
U
USB port 3
V
visual parts identification 2
W
wall mount 7
warranty 4
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