VADDIO ZOOMSHOT 20 User manual

© 2015 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. ZoomSHOT 20 20 QMini System - Document Number 342-0970 Rev A
VADDIO™ZOOMSHOT 20™ 20 QMINI SYSTEM
High Definition Camera System with 20X Optical Zoom
featuring the Quick-Connect USB Mini Interface
Model Number 999-6920-400 (North America)
Model Number 999-6920-401 (International)
Quick-Connect USB Mini System Interface
Installation and User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Front View with Feature Call-outs ......................................................................................................................................................................4
Image: ZoomSHOT 20 HD PTZ Camera .....................................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel Connections with Feature Call-outs.................................................................................................................................................5
Image: ZoomSHOT 20 HD Camera..............................................................................................................................................................5
Table: ZoomSHOT 20 DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................................................................................................5
Table: WideSHOT HD VIDEO Selections.....................................................................................................................................................5
IR SHOT Commander Remote...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Image: Vaddio IR SHOT Commander Hand-held IR Remote.......................................................................................................................6
Table: ZoomSHOT 20 OSD Menu Structure .........................................................................................................................................................7
Quick-Connect USB Mini ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Image: Front Panel with Feature Call-outs ...................................................................................................................................................9
Image: USB Mini Top Panel Connections.....................................................................................................................................................9
Diagram: Basic System Configuration ZoomSHOT 20 with USB Mini........................................................................................................10
First Time Set-up:..................................................................................................................................................................................................10
STEP BY STEP: ZoomSHOT 20 QMini System Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................11
Diagrams: Connecting the USB Mini...........................................................................................................................................................11
Controlling the WideSHOT QMini System........................................................................................................................................................12
USB Mini Details...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Compatibility..........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Table: Supported UVC Resolutions............................................................................................................................................................13
Internal Web Pages and Control...........................................................................................................................................................................14
USB Mini Web Page Tour ................................................................................................................................................................................14
Screen Shot: Login......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Screen Shot: Camera Control Page - No Camera Detected ......................................................................................................................14
Screen Shot: Camera Control Page and User Menu for ZoomSHOT 20 ...................................................................................................15
Screen Shot: Admin Log-in.........................................................................................................................................................................16
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings Page...................................................................................................................................17
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Streaming Page.............................................................................................................................................18
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels..................................................................................................................................................19
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Networking.....................................................................................................................................................19
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Security..........................................................................................................................................................20
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................................................20
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - System Menu.................................................................................................................................................21
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update Confirmation......................................................................................................................................21
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Update in Progress........................................................................................................................................22
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Help................................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting the USB Mini and ZoomSHOT 20 to the PC and Program of Choice................................................................................................23
Skype Example:................................................................................................................................................................................................23
VLC Media Player Example:.............................................................................................................................................................................23
General Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity for ZoomSHOT 20......................................................................................................................25
Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity for Quick-Connect ......................................................................................................................26
Warranty Information.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
Appendix 1: Pin-outs for ZoomSHOT 20 Camera and Quick-Connect USB Mini................................................................................................28
Table: EZ-POWER VIDEO RJ-45 Connector Pin-outs.................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table: ZoomSHOT 20 Camera RS-232 Port ..............................................................................................................................................28
System Notes:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................29

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O VERVIEW
The Vaddio ZoomSHOT 20 20 HD camera produces amazing results for small,
medium and large room applications. Anywhere that a point-of-view or
stationary camera is used alone, or in conjunction with a Vaddio PTZ camera to
simplify camera coverage and preset positioning, the ZoomSHOT 20 is the
answer.
Essentially, the ZoomSHOT 20 is a low cost pan/tilt/zoom camera, where the
pan and tilt are adjusted manually. However, unlike fixed lens security-type
stationary cameras, the ZoomSHOT 20 is equipped with a 20X optical power
zoom lens that produces a horizontal field of view ranging from 63º on the wide
end to 3.47º on the tele end in a HD 16:9 format.
Choose between three (3) IR frequencies for the Vaddio IR SHOT Commander
to allow multiple cameras to be locally IR controlled with a single remote control.
The ZoomSHOT 20 also has an OSD (on screen display) for easy set-up and
basic image control that is accessible with the IR remote.
The USB Mini is the latest product in the popular Vaddio Quick-Connect product
line. Designed to answer the demands of customers and integrators who
required simple and effective USB 2.0, 720p/30 streaming and capture
capabilities without the need for local analog or digital video outputs. The USB
Mini uses UVC (Universal Video Class) drivers, so whatever resolution the UC
application needs, the USB Mini will auto negotiate.
As with all Quick-Connect interfaces, the USB Mini powers the camera, returns HSDS™ (differential) video with
connectivity distances up to 150’ using the Vaddio standard two(2) Cat-5 wiring platform. The USB Mini will process
Vaddio HSDS video generated by the camera, and use it to create UVC files for use by USB 2.0 video streaming
or capture applications.
The USB Mini also offers easy mounting either on-wall or under-table with an integrated mounting tab similar to the
style used on the Vaddio EZCamera™ Interface Module or EZIM™. This provides the end user or integrator many
possibilities for mounting in easily accessible locations, as requirements dictate.
ZoomSHOT 20 paired with the Quick-Connect USB Mini Interface in this package represents an outstanding value
for pro installations at a great price. So breathe easy, and try a ZoomSHOT 20 with a USB Mini today!
Intended Use:
Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and tested
for use indoors with the power supply provided. The use of a power supply, other than the one provided, or outdoor
operation has not been tested may result in damage or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged.
In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.
Save These Instructions:
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are
misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product
drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from
www.vaddio.com free of charge.
Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of any unauthorized or DC extended
power supplies will void any and all warranties.
Please do not use “pass-thru” type RJ-45 connectors. These pass-thru type connectors do not
work well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connections, which
can result in the RS-232 control line failing and locking up, and/or compromising the HSDS (high-
speed differential) signals. For best results, please use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all
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U NPACKING
Carefully remove the product and all of the included parts from the packaging.
Identify the following parts for each camera:
ZoomSHOT 20 QMini Camera System (North America)
Part Number: 999-6920-400
One (1) ZoomSHOT 20 HD Camera (998-6920-000)
One (1) IR SHOT Commander Remote Control
One (1) IR SHOT Commander One-sheet Guide
One (1) Thin Profile Wall Mount for ZoomSHOT 20/WideSHOT
One (1) Mounting Hardware Kit
One (1) Quick-Connect USB Mini Interface (999-1105-039)
One (1) 24 VDC, 2.08 Amp Power Supply with North American Power Cord
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
NOTE: Full manuals are now downloaded from support.vaddio.com
ZoomSHOT 20 QMini Camera System (International)
Part Number: 999-6920-401
One (1) ZoomSHOT 20 HD Camera (998-6920-000)
One (1) IR SHOT Commander Remote (Int’l pack-out)
One (1) IR SHOT Commander One-sheet Guide
One (1) Thin Profile Wall Mount for ZoomSHOT 20/WideSHOT
One (1) Mounting Hardware Kit
One (1) Quick-Connect USB Mini Interface (999-1105-039)
One (1) 24 VDC, 2.08 Amp Power Supply
One (1) 802-2435 Euro Power Cable
One (1) UK Power Cable
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
NOTE: Full manuals are now downloaded from support.vaddio.com
Front View with Feature Call-outs
Image: ZoomSHOT 20 HD PTZ Camera
1) Lens: 20X Optical Zoom Lens
2) IR Sensor and Power LED: The IR sensor for the IR SHOT Commander Remote is located here. In a
separate opening, a blue LED power light and a red LED tally resides (turns purple on boot up).
3) The Yoke: The yoke is used for manual pan and tilt. The tilt range is ± 30° and Pan is limited to the service
loop of the cabling.
4) The Aluminum Base and Steel Cylindrical Body: Please do not drop it on your foot, it‘s fairly substantial.
5) Really Cool Logo Badge (RCLB): The RCLB is on the base in a recessed ovoid area.
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Rear Panel Connections with Feature Call-outs
Image: ZoomSHOT 20 HD Camera
1) RS-232 (Color Coded Blue): The RS-232 port accepts serial control protocol for camera control, as well as
automatically identifies the camera to the Quick-Connect USB Mini and Quick-Connect USB Interfaces so the
correct software is loaded and ready for the ZoomSHOT 20.
2) EZ-POWER VIDEO Port (Color Coded Orange): This RJ-45 connector is only used with the Quick-Connect
SR, Quick-Connect DVI-D/HDMI SR Interface, Quick-Connect USB and USB Mini Interfaces to supply power and
return HSDS (differential) video from the camera over Cat-5 cable up to distance of 150’ (45.72m).
3) Dip Switch Settings: Settings for IR remote frequency, IR receiver on/off, image flip and defaults can be
configured on these switches. See the Switch Settings page for additional information. The DIP switch settings
are as follows:
Table: ZoomSHOT 20 DIP Switch Settings
4) HD Video Select: A rotary switch allows the user to choose the video resolution and format. The HD Video
Select rotary switch settings are as follows:
Table: WideSHOT HD VIDEO Selections
Rotary Resolutions Rotary Resolutions
0 720p/59.94 (USB 2.0) 8 576p/50
1 1080i/59.94 9 --
2 1080p/59.94 A --
3 -- B --
4 720p/50 C --
5 1080i/50 D --
6 1080p/50 E 1080p/29.97
7 480p/59.94 F 1080p/25
Notes:
1) For USB 2.0 video streaming, use position “0” (720p/59.94) for best results.
2) Set the rotary switch to an assigned position. A medium grey privacy mask is displayed on unassigned positions.
DIP Switch Function
1 Up = IR1, Down = IR2
2 Up = IR 1 or 2, Down = IR3
3 Up=IR ON, Down = IR OFF
4 Up = Normal Image, Down = Image Flip
5 Test Bars
6 Update Position - Leave UP unless updating firmware
All Down Reset to Defaults - with power cycle
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Point the notch in the switch stem to
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IR SHOT C OMMANDER R EMOTE
The Vaddio IR SHOT Commander works with the Vaddio ZoomSHOT 20 and WideSHOT camera systems and is
compatible with all the Vaddio PTZ cameras. All ZoomSHOT 20 and WideSHOT Camera Systems are shipped
with this IR remote.
Image: Vaddio IR SHOT Commander Hand-held IR Remote
(Top View)
ZOOM OUT ZOOM I
P-STORE IR 1
PRESET
IR SHOT Commande
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- Quick Specs
IR Range 20’ to 30’ (6m to 9m)
Batteries 2 x AAA (Batteries not shipped internationally)
Keys (buttons) 15 Silicone Rubber Keys
Dimensions
L x W x H 4.53” (115mm) x 1.57” (40mm) x 1.1” (28mm)
LED Indicato
r
Red LED illuminates when transmitting IR, brightness indicates battery strength
Compatible
Cameras Ships with ZoomSHOT 20 and WideSHOT. Compatible with all Vaddio HD PTZ
cameras (limited function set) and most Sony BRC & EVI cameras.
Power On/Off
Camera Standby
OSD: On Screen Display Menu
Arrow Keys X 4
Pan Left, Pan Right,
Tilt Up, Tilt Down
Menu Navigation
OK, Enter, Select and
Camera Home
Zoom Camera IN (telephoto)
Zoom Camera OUT (wide)
Recalls ZoomSHOT 20 Preset
1 or Preset 2 (zoom position)
*WideSHOT uses a manual lens
Select IR Frequencies (3)
Allows up to 3 cameras to
be controlled in a room with
one (1) IR Remote
Note: Camera dip switches
set IR frequency.
Preset Button - Setting Presets
Move the camera into position
Push and hold P-STORE button
Touch buttons 1 or 2 to set Preset
Red LED indicates IR transmission and
the brightness indicates battery strength

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TABLE:ZOOMSHOT 20 OSD MENU STRUCTURE
Use this OSD menu with the IR SHOT Commander to make video adjustments (AWB, COLOR, EXP, etc…) on the HD-20SE
Camera.
Menu Controls Modes/Range Default Notes
SSDR OFF OFF Dynamic Range Adjustment
ON SSDR 0-15 8* *When Dynamic Range is ON
Return Return to Main Menu
WHITE BAL ATW ON Auto White Balance - ON
MANUAL> RED 0 - 1000 560 Adjust Red Level
BLUE 0 - 1000 480 Adjust Blue Level
RETURN< Return to WHITE BAL Menu
AWC-SET
OUTDOOR Set to Outdoor when room has direct sun light and blue walls
INDOOR Set to Indoor when fluorescent lights start to cause color variation in ATW mode
MERCURY
SODIUM
RETURN< Return to Main Menu
BACKLIGHT OFF OFF Default BLC is off
WDR> LEVEL (LOW / MED / HIGH) OFF Wide Dynamic Range
RETURN<
BLC> LEVEL (LOW / MED / HIGH) OFF
BOTTOM 1-100
LEFT 1-100
RIGHT 1-100
RETURN< Return to BACKLIGHT Menu
HLC> LEVEL (LOW / MED / HIGH) OFF
MASK TONE 1-15
RETURN< Return to BACKLIGHT Menu
RETURN< Return to Main Menu
INTELLIGENCE OFF Intelligence, motion detection analytics and masking are not processed or used by the
camera; however the OSD menu still works.
FOCUS MODE AUTO / MANUAL / ONE PUSH AUTO
ZOOM TRACK> OFF / TRACK / AUTO TRACK AUTOTRACK
ZOOM SPEED> SLOW / MEDIUM / FAST
DIGITAL ZOOM> OFF/ON OFF Default is OFF
ON>LIMIT X2 - X16 Avoid Digital Zoom if possible
RETURN< Return to FOCUS Menu
Zoom POS INIT> OFF/AUTO Zoom position initialization
MANUAL>
POS INIT 1X - 20X 1X Sets INIT Zoom Position
RETURN< Return to FOCUS Menu
USER PRESET> OFF/ON OFF
ON > PRESET NO 1-128 1 Zoom Presets
PRESET SAVE
PRESET CLEAR
RETURN< Return to FOCUS Menu
LENS INIT MANUAL / AUTO
RETURN< Return to Main Menu
EXPOSURE BRIGHTNESS 0-100 50 Brightness Sets Luminance Target
IRIS> AUTO AUTO Automatic Gain Control
MANUAL> Closed to F28 Manual Iris
RETURN< Return to EXPOSURE Menu
SHUTTER A FLK Use Anti-Flicker when lighting causes color hunting
ESC
MANUAL> 1/30 - 1/30,000 sec. Shutter Speed
RETURN< Return to EXPOSURE Menu
AGC OFF / LOW /MED / HIGH LOW
MANUAL (OFF)>
AGC VALUE 0 - 36dB 0 dB Automatic Gain Control
RETURN<
SSNR OFF / LOW /MED / HIGH LOW Noise Reduction - Don’t use above Low
SENS-UP OFF OFF OFF - Do not Use
RETURN< Return to Main Menu

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ZoomSHOT 20 OSD Menu Structure (continued)
Menu Controls Range/Modes Default Notes
SPECIAL DAY/NIGHT> COLOR / B/W / AUTO COLOR Do not use
DIS> OFF / ON OFF Digital Image Stabilization - leave off
DEFOG OFF / ON / MANUAL/AUTO OFF Do not use
COMM ADJUST> BAUD RATE NEVER CHANGE THE BAUD RATE OR THE UART
SETTINGS - Control is lost if these are changed.
Factory default reboot will be required.
UART
RETURN< Return to SPECIAL Menu
IMAGE ADJUST> H-REV ON / OFF OFF Use Dip Switch on Camera to Flip Image
V-REV ON / OFF OFF Use Dip Switch on Camera to Flip Image
SHARPNESS ON/OFF ON Picture Detail
ON> 0-30 15
RETURN< Return to IMAGE ADJUST Menu
MONITOR LCD>
GAMMA .0 -1.0 0.50
COLOR LEVEL 0-100 50
RETURN< Return to IMAGE ADJUST Menu
USER>
GAMMA .0 - 1.0 0.50
COLOR LEVEL 0-100 50
RETURN< Return to IMAGE ADJUST Menu
RETURN< Return to Main Menu
DISPLAY CAM TITLE ON / OFF OFF
ON> A-Z, 1-9
RETURN< Return to DISPLAY Menu
CAM ID ON / OFF OFF
CAM INFO ON / OFF OFF
ZOOM MAG ON/OFF OFF
OSD COLOR WHITE WHITE/YELLOW/GREEN/RED/BLUE
LANGUAGE
SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH (ENG, FR, KOR, SP, CHIN, JAP, PORT, RUS, DUT, ITAL)
RETURN< Return to Main Menu
VIDEO OUT FORM COMPONENT ON / OFF ON Do not change this parameter
RETURN< Do not change resolutions here - Use the
Rotary Switch on the back of the camera
RESET
EXIT

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Q UICK -C ONNECT USB M INI
Image: Front Panel with Feature Call-outs
1) USB Port: USB Type-B port for connectivity to streaming or capture computer.
2) Power LED: Indicates presence of 24 VDC power for the Quick-Connect.
The USB Mini will automatically show up as a native USB 2.0 device on the connected computer. If not prompted
to allow the device as your primary UVC video source, it may be required to configure it as such in the operating
system of the streaming/capture computer.
Image: USB Mini Top Panel Connections
1) Power Connector: 5.5mm x 2.5mm coaxial power jack for use with provided 24 VDC, 2.08 Amp switching
power supply.
2) Mode Switch: White-capped, recessed, momentary tactile push button for switching between USB Streaming
and Web Control (Ethernet over USB) modes, as well as a Factory Reset mode.
Important configuration and operating note:
a. The USB Mini interface will boot up in UVC streaming video mode. A quick momentary touch will switch
to web control mode and video will no longer pass. This allows the administrator to set up the USB Mini
with the embedded web pages and when the administrator is finished, toggle back to UVC streaming
mode for the end user. It is highly unlikely that the end user will ever need access to the configuration
web pages during use of the USB Mini.
b. For resetting the USB Mini back to factory defaults, push and hold this switch in for approximately 5.0
seconds. The front panel blue LED will blink to indicate factory reset.
3) EZ-POWER VIDEO RJ-45 (Color Coded Orange): Simultaneously sends power to the camera to and returns
HSDS (differential) video from the camera to generate USB 2.0 (UVC) video for the connected PC.
4) RS-232 Jack (Color Coded Blue): RJ-45 control port for sending serial control to the camera.
5) Mounting Flange: The mounting flange provides for surface mounting the USB Mini (under table or in cable
tray) and easy access to the USB connection for laptop or computer.
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Diagram: Basic System Configuration ZoomSHOT 20 with USB Mini
F IRST T IME S ET - UP :
The ZoomSHOT 20 is very easy to use and operate. There is documentation at the
back of this manual for pin-outs of the connectors on the ZoomSHOT 20 camera and
the USB Mini Interface.
Before Installing:
Choose the camera mounting location while paying close attention to camera
viewing angles, lighting conditions, possible line of site obstructions, and
checking for in-wall obstructions where the camera is to be mounted. Always
pick a mounting location that will optimize the performance of the camera.
Please locate the camera to enable easy positioning of the camera body with
the ability to point down and away from the ceiling and a bunch of fluorescent
lighting cells. Cameras generally do not like to be swamped with fluorescent
light and very few people sit on the ceiling anyway.
The Thin Profile Wall Mount (right) for the ZoomSHOT 20 can be mounted directly to a 1-gang wall box or can
be mounted using only dry wall anchors.
For Power/Video and RS-232 signals, use standard Cat-5 cable (568B termination and real RJ-45 connectors)
from the EZ-POWER VIDEO and RS-232 ports on the back of the ZoomSHOT 20 to the Quick-Connect
Interface.
Local
Power
24 VDC
USB 2.0
Connected
to Front
Panel
Serial Control (RS-232)
◄ HD Video from Camera - Power to Camera ▶
Laptop with UC
Application
Room Monitor
(Simulated video feed)
HD Video
(HDMI, DVI
or RGBHV)
Quick-Connect USB Mini
Rear Panel (above), Front Panel (below)
Two (2) Cat-5 Cables
Distance up to 150’ (15.26m)
ZoomSHOT 20
HD Camera
USB 2.0
(UVC
Drivers)
Extension of PC Video
Image: ZoomSHOT 20
HD Camera with provided
Thin Profile Wall Mount

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STEP BY STEP: ZoomSHOT 20 QMini System Installation Instructions
STEP 1: After determining the optimum location of the camera, route, mark and test
the two (2) Cat-5 cables from the camera to the USB Mini Interface located at the table.
The two Cat-5 cables should feed-through the hole located on the rear flange of the
Thin Profile Wall Mount. If the bracket is mounted on a 1-gangwall box, use the screws
supplied with the wall box cover plate toattach the Thin Profile Wall Mount. If mounting
to the drywall with wall anchors, use two (2) quality wall anchors. The mount provides
for easy leveling. Pull the cat-5 cables though the wall and feed the cables through
the back of the mount. Level the mount and tighten the mounting screws.
STEP 2: Using the HD VIDEO SELECT rotary switch and CAMERA SETTINGS dip switches on the back of the
camera, set up the camera’s output resolution and functional preferences. There are tables on page 6 that identify
the choices. Keep these tables handy for future use.
Setting the ZoomSHOT 20 Camera:
Set the desired HD Resolution with the rotary selection switch. If changing the resolution, always reboot the
camera to ensure proper operation.
Note: Use 720p/59.94 (position “0”) for best results for streaming USB 2.0 (MJPEG).
Set the IR frequency (1, 2 or 3) of the camera (if it is to respond to the IR remote control).
Set the desired image orientation (normal or flipped).
STEP 3: Follow the wiring diagram for connecting the Cat-5 cables to the ZoomSHOT 20 and USB Mini but read
and understand the rest of these instructions especially the next note.
NOTE: Check all Cat-5 cables for continuity in advance of the final connection. Label the
Cat-5 cables. Plugging the EZ-POWER VIDEO cable into the wrong RJ-45 may cause
damage to the camera system and void the warranty. For premise cabling, please use real
RJ-45 connectors and crimpers. Please do not use pull through or EZ type RJ-45s.
STEP 3a: Connect a Cat-5 cable from the EZ-POWER VIDEO RJ-45 jack of the USB Mini to the EZ- POWER
VIDEO jack of the Vaddio camera.
STEP 3b: Connect a Cat-5 cable from the RS-232 TO CAMERA RJ-45 jack on the USB Mini to the RS-232
serial control port of the Vaddio camera.
Diagrams: Connecting the USB Mini
STEP 4: Place the camera onto the camera mount and use the provided ¼”-20 screws to secure the camera to
the mount. To dress the cabling, push the extra cable back into the wall opening.
HINT: A small piece of black fabric or felt attached to the back of the mount (wall-side) with a small slit to
allow cables through may help the overall dressing of the mount and cables.
STEP 5: Connect the supplied 24 VDC, 2.08 Amp switching power supply to the USB Mini. Plug in the AC power
cord to the power supply and connect it to a local power outlet. Verify the blue LED power light on the USB Mini
and the blue LED on the Vaddio camera are illuminated.
STEP 6: Connect a USB 2.0, Type-A Male to USB Type-B Male cable from the USB Type-B jack of the USB Mini
to the USB 2.0 Type-A port on the laptop or PC.
STEP 3a STEP 3b
STEP 5
Cat-5
Cat-5

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STEP 7: For best results, set the camera to 720p/59.94 video resolution by turning
its rotary resolution switch on the back of the camera to the ‘0’ position (at 6:00) with
the notch in the rotary switch pointed straight downward.
STEP 8: Using desired third party software, verify UVC stream. Upon applying power to the system, the USB
Mini should show up on the connected computer as a UVC video USB 2.0 peripheral (more on this later).
STEP 9: Connect the Vaddio 24 VDC, 2.08 Amp power supply to a power outlet and to the Mini USB Interface.
The USB Mini will initialize and power will travel down the EZ-POWER VIDEO Cat-5 cable to the camera. The
camera will boot up and in a few seconds, differential HD video will travel back down the Cat-5 cable to the USB
Mini. Whenanimage is available,thecamera isreadyto accept controlinformation from the IR SHOT Commander.
Controlling the WideSHOT QMini System
IR Remote: The IR SHOT Commander Remote is the best way to control the camera in real-time. The IR
remote controller can control the camera’s basic functions and enter the OSD (on-screen display) for more
advanced controls. The IR remote is the best way to control the camera in real-time.
RS-232 Control: This control port is used by the USB Mini to ID the attached camera. Using another control
method (joystick or control system) is not necessarily a great idea because the USB Mini will not recognize the
camera and it won’t auto-load the control protocols for the camera or serve up the web pages (see next bullet).
Built-in Web Server Control: The USB Mini has a built-in web server that auto-loads the control protocols of
the Vaddio camera attached. Camera set-up and controls are available to the administrator of the system from
any approved browser on any computer. The system has two modes: Video Streaming Mode and Web Control
Mode. While using the Web Control Mode, the image is not available for preview. For this reason, the IR
SHOT Commander controlling the camera image through the OSD is the best way to control the camera in
real-time.
USB Mini Details
The USB Mini Interface is a Cat-5 camera interface and a USB 2.0 streaming appliance with a built-in webserver
for camera set-up and control. The interface uses UVC (Universal Video Class) drivers for USB 2.0 video and does
not require the loading of any other drivers to run on the PC.
STEP 6
USB 2.0
Cable

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COMPATIBILITY
The Quick-Connect USB Mini will work with the following web browsers, soft codecs,
computer operating systems and media players:
Compatibility - Web Browsers:
1) Internet Explorer (IE 8 and above)
2) Safari (Rev 4 and 5)
3) Safari/iOS (Rev 4 and 5)
4) Chrome (the latest and current release - auto updating)
5) Firefox (the latest and current release - auto updating)
Soft Client Compatibility: The Quick-Connect USB Mini is compatible with the following soft codecs or
applications, in no particular order:
1) Skype Win 7 & Mac OS X (10.7)
2) Web Ex (WBS 28.7 and up) Win 7 & Mac OS X
3) Microsoft Lync Win 7
4) Cisco Jabber Win 7 & Mac OS X
5) Vidyo Desktop Win 7 & Mac OS X
6) Google Plus Win 7
7) Adobe Connect 8 Win 7 & Mac OS X
8) LifeSize ClearSea Win 7
9) GoToMeeting (Citrix) Win 7 & Mac OS X
10) Polycom M100 Win 7
11) Panaopto (lecture capture) Win 7
Compatibility: Media Players:
The UVC with MJPEG and IP with H.264 video are compatible with the industry leading PC media players.
Quick-Time 10.2
VLC Media Player 2.0.4
Real Player 16.0
Compatibility: Operating Systems
Apple OS X (10.7 and above)
Windows XP w/Service Pack 3 with known issues and errata
Windows 7
Linux
Evolving Compatibilities:
As more UC soft-client and lecture capture programs are released and gain popularity, Vaddio will provide a
continuing research and development effort to ensure the compatibility with other manufacturer’s products.
Compatible with USB 2.0 UVC Drivers
The USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Video Class) video driver resolution table is an internal list of resolutions available
for the Host PC and the USB Mini to negotiate and use for any approved/tested USB application. Typically, the
highest resolution possible between both the PC and USB Mini is used. However, not all OS and application
combinations are altogether typical.
Table: Supported UVC Resolutions
Format Resolution Frame Rate Aspect Ratio
MJPEG 1280 x 720 15/30 16:9
960 x 544 15/30 16:9
704 x 576 15/30 4:3
640 x 480 15/30 4:3
640 x 360 15/30 16:9
424 x 240 15/30 4:3
352 x 240 15/30 4:3
320 x 240 15/30 4:3
320 x 180 15/30 16:9
Note: The bandwidth of USB 2.0 limits the maximum resolution to 720p/30 using MJPEG compression.

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I NTERNAL W EB P AGES AND C ONTROL
The internal web pages will allow control of the USB Mini and control of the attached camera via a network
connection. These web pages will allow the user or administrator to set security passwords, change the IP address,
view diagnostics, access the firmware upgrade page and more!
USB Mini Web Page Tour
Screen Shot: Login
The USB Mini has an integrated webserver a user’s camera control page at one level and an administrator’s
management tool at another level, which requires password authentication for access.
The Login Page will appear if there is a user name assigned by the administrator. Assigning a user name can limit
access to the admin menus by a general user. By default, the User name is blank and the password for the User
account is password. The Administrator can set the name and password for the User account. If no user name is
assigned, the web page will automatically open to the Camera Control page when the USB streaming mode is
toggled to Web Control Mode. The video is switched off in Web Control Mode, so as mentioned earlier the IR SHOT
Commander Remote is the best way to control the camera in real time.
Screen Shot: Camera Control Page - No Camera Detected
The No Camera Detected window will appear if the USB Mini has no communication with a Vaddio camera through
the RS-232 serial data port. Check the camera power and serial connections if the camera is not detected within
30 seconds of initialization. USB Mini controls the camera over the serial connection.

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Screen Shot: Camera Control Page and User Menu for ZoomSHOT 20
(Adjustable in web server mode only)
1) Home Control: The Home button will return the camera to a full wide end view (1X). This control is functional with
the ZoomSHOT 20 camera.
2) Zoom Control: The ZoomSHOT 20 lens can be controlled with the “+” to zoom-in (tele end) and the “-“ to zoom out
(wide end). This control works with the ZoomSHOT 20, but the manual lens on the WideSHOT can’t be controlled.
3) Zoom Speed Control: The speed for the zoom control can be adjusted with the button in this section. For tighter
shots, it is recommended that the slower speed is used.
4) Store Preset Button: Clicking the Store button opens up a pop-up dialog box. To set presets, set up the camera
shot with the IR remote, toggle to Web Control mode and open the Camera Control menu, click on choice of preset
number (1 through 6). The preset is stored and the dialog box closes. Toggle back to streaming mode on the USB
Mini.
5) Camera Presets: Up to six (6) zoom presets can be stored and recalled simply by clicking a preset number.
6) CCU Scenes: The user has access to the CCU scenes set and stored by the Admin. There are three (3) user
definable presets and six (6) presets preconfigured by the technical folks at Vaddio (really Scott set them all) that are
meant to be used in certain lighting scenarios. These lighting presets included; Automatic, Incandescent Hi,
Incandescent Lo, Fluorescent Hi, Fluorescent Lo and Outdoor.
7) Administration Menu: By clicking on the Administration menu bar, the Admin Login
screen will appear. The default Admin password is: password
8) Vertical: The vertical button will reduce the size of the window for the user controls and
remove the menu tabs on the left side of the screen. Click on ‘Full’ for the full sized
camera control web pages.
For the most part, use the web control pages in full
screen mode.
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Screen Shot: Admin Log-in
By selecting the Admin Menu Bar, the Admin Login password pop-up window will appear and await the entry of
the password. By entering the Admin menus, 10 more menu keys appear on the left side of the screen.
Cancel and Save Buttons
Note: At the bottom of each of the admin menus, there is a Cancel and Save button. Please
click on the Save button before exiting each web page if the changes made require retention.
Click Cancel to delete any changes made to the page while exiting.
The default Admin Account Password is password

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Camera Settings Page
The Camera settings page provides the parameters to allow the end user to match the camera to the environment,
set the CCU presets and make startup assignments. Note: These controls can’t be adjusted in real-time while
viewing video, but if the IR SHOT Commander is used to change the color settings in video streaming mode, then
those settings are reflected on this page, which can be saved in a preset.
1) Load Preset at Startup: Check this box to move the camera to a predefined preset location when the camera
powers up. Use the pull down menu to select the Preset 1 through 6 to be loaded when this box is checked.
2) Load CCU Scene at Startup: Check this box to load a CCU Scene into the camera when the camera powers
up. The pull down menu will allow the selection of one of the 6-factory scenes, or any of the three (3) user
defined scenes.
3) CCU Scenes: Click on any of these 9-buttons to load one of the CCU scenes into the camera. These scenes
can be fine-tuned if changes are needed, and stored into any of the three user defined scenes.
4) Color Settings: When painting or shading camera scenes for specific lighting situations or environments. The
parameters within the Color Settings section are defined below (top to bottom):
Auto Iris check box: When checked, the camera will operate in Auto Iris mode, when unchecked, the
camera will be in Manual Iris mode and allow adjustment of Iris and Iris Gain levels.
Iris: Move adjustment slider as required to adjust the iris opening. A numeric value is displayed in the box
to the right of the slider.
Gain: Move adjustment slider as required for amount of iris gain desired. A numeric value will be displayed
in the box to the right of the slider.
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Auto White Balance check box: When checked, camera will operate in Auto White Balance mode, when
unchecked camera will be in Manual White Balance Mode and allow for adjustment of Red and Blue Gain.
Red Gain: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of Red Gain desired. A numeric
value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.
Blue Gain: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of Blue Gain desired. Numeric
value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.
Back Light Compensation: When checked, Back Light Compensation will be applied to the camera if
BLC is supported by the camera and the camera is in Auto White Balance mode.
Detail: Move the adjustment slider as required for amount of detail (Aperture) desired. A numeric value
will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider. Note: If the detail is too high, the video can look grainy
and appear noisy too.
Chroma: Move the adjustment slider as required for the amount of Chroma (Color Vibrancy) desired. A
numeric value will be displayed in the box to the right of the slider.
Store CCU Scene button: Once the desired scene adjustments have been made, this button will activate
a pop-up menu that can be used to store this scene into one of the three user defined scene locations.
These user-defined scenes can be named as required for clarity and may be adjusted and re-saved at any
time.
5) Custom CCU Scene Labels: The labels for the (3) user Defined customizable scenes can be changed as
needed. Mouse the cursor into the appropriate window and edit the text. Press Save to store changes or
press Cancel to exit this window.
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Streaming Page
1) Streaming Mode: Streaming for the USB Mini is limited to USB 2.0 streaming (MJPEG).
2) USB Device Name: The USB device “friendly” name is displayed here. This parameter is editable.
3) Color Space: The UVC drivers will negotiate the color depth, but this parameter allows the user to reduce the
color depth to 4:2:0, which is used with the older/cheaper webcams and applications, where image quality is
not as critical. The 4:2:2 color is used by many applications that take advantage of the performance of the
camera where the colors are more vibrant and precise.
4) When finished setting up the streaming mode, click save to put the changes into effect, or cancel, which will not
save the configuration.
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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Room Labels
The Room Labels menu allows the administrator to label the company name, room name, room phone and help
phone on a per USB Mini basis. The labels appear on every page at the top/middle of the page. Simply enter the
room information and click Save.
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Networking
Under the Networking menu, the Network Configuration page displays the Hostname and allows configuration of
Ethernet over the USB port.

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Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Security
The Security menu allows the Admin to UPDATE “user” PASSWORD and UPDATE “admin” PASSWORD. The
default “user” password is still password. The default “admin” password is also password. The Network
administrator can reassign the user name and password as well as the admin password. There is only one user
password and one admin password at any given time. If changes are made, click on Save to store the change.
Screen Shot: Admin Menu - Diagnostics
Diagnostics menu button will display a set of self-diagnostics. These diagnostics may help the Vaddio technical
support team diagnose a problem with the USB Mini and the attached camera.