ViewSonic VS18518 User manual
VB-CAM-201
User Guide
Model No. VS18518
P/N: VB-CAM-201
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in
a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User
Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic®Corporation, which is also found on our web site at
http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right
corner of our website.
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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®
As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding
the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity.
At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive
impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have
chosen will serve you well.
Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!
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Safety Precauons
Please read the following Safety Precautions before you start using the device.
• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.
• Read all warnings and follow all instructions.
• To prevent damage, avoid any physical pressure, vibration, or immersion during
transportation, possession, or installation of the product.
• Always place the product on a flat, stable surface.
• Avoid contacting any liquids, gas, or corrosive materials with the shell of the
product.
• This product has no parts which can be repaired by the user. Any damage caused
by the user's own disassembly is not covered by warranty.
• Electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may affect the image of machine.
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Contents
Safety Precautions....................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 6
Package Contents ...................................................................................................6
Product Overview...................................................................................................7
VB-CAM-201............................................................................................................ 7
I/O Ports ................................................................................................................. 7
Remote Control....................................................................................................... 8
Initial Setup............................................................... 10
Installing the Camera............................................................................................10
Making Connections.................................................. 11
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................11
Connecting External Devices ................................................................................12
HDMI Connection.................................................................................................. 12
USB Connection..................................................................................................... 12
Bluetooth Connection ........................................................................................... 12
Remote Control Pairing ........................................................................................15
Using the Device........................................................ 16
Configuring the Settings .......................................................................................16
General Operations............................................................................................... 16
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree .................................................................... 18
Network.................................................................... 21
Get the Camera’s IP Address ................................................................................21
Setup Camera .......................................................................................................23
Preview Menu ......................................................................................................24
Video Menu ..........................................................................................................26
Image Menu .........................................................................................................28
Network Menu .....................................................................................................29
Settings Menu.......................................................................................................31
Information Page..................................................................................................33
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Appendix................................................................... 34
Specifications........................................................................................................34
Camera .................................................................................................................. 34
Audio ..................................................................................................................... 34
USB Features ......................................................................................................... 34
Input/Output Interface ......................................................................................... 34
General.................................................................................................................. 35
LED Indicators........................................................................................................ 36
LED Indicators - Host 1 and Host 2 Mode.............................................................. 37
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................38
Maintenance.........................................................................................................39
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 39
Cleaning the Camera Lens..................................................................................... 39
Cleaning the Case.................................................................................................. 39
Firmware Update..................................................................................................40
Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 45
Compliance Information.......................................................................................45
FCC Compliance Statement................................................................................... 45
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement....................................................................... 46
IC Warning Statement........................................................................................... 46
Country Code Statement....................................................................................... 46
IC Radiation Exposure Statement.......................................................................... 47
CE Conformity for European Countries ................................................................. 47
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 48
Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 49
Product Disposal at End of Product Life................................................................ 49
Copyright Information ..........................................................................................50
Customer Service .................................................................................................. 51
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 52
Mexico Limited Warranty...................................................................................... 55
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Introducon
Package Contents
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2. 6. USB Type-C Cable
3. Remote Control 7. Bracket Screw x 6
4. Power Adapter 8. Wall Anchor x 6
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Product Overview
VB-CAM-201
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DC 12V USB 3.0 HDMIUSB 2.0
3
DC 12V USB 3.0HDMI USB 2.0LAN
I/O Ports
LAN
12
3
45 6
DC 12V USB 3.0 HDMI USB 2.0
1. DC IN 2. USB 3.0 3.
4. HDMI 5. USB 2.0 6. RJ45
NOTE:
• The HDMI port only supports video output.
• The RJ45 port only supports parameters management.
•
use.
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Remote Control
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2
3
4
5
7
8
6
9
10
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12
13
14
16
17
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Number Key Descripon
1Camera Disable Disable/Enable the video.
2Call Answer/Start call/Enter call interface.
3Control Key
4Volume Up/Down Audio volume control.
5Exit Tracking
6Speaker Tracking Press for voice tracking of the speaker.
7Preset 1 Long press to set Preset 1; short press to call Preset 1.
8Preset 2 Long press to set Preset 2; short press to call Preset 2.
9Standby Long press to enter Standby mode; short press to
return to Normal mode.
10 Hang Up
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12 Microphone Mute Disable/Enable the microphone.
13 Zoom Zoom In/Out.
14 Speaker Mute Disable/Enable the speaker.
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16 Menu Enter/Exit the OSD menu.
17 Bluetooth Disable/Enable Bluetooth. Long press to switch Host
For “Skype for Business” and “Microsoft Teams” only.
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Remote Control & Baeries
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Inial Setup
Installing the Camera
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45 6
1. Pre-drill six (6) holes into the wall.
2. Install the six (6) wall anchors.
3. Align the wall bracket with the six (6) anchors.
4. Install the wall bracket with the six (6) bracket screws.
5.
6. The camera is now installed.
NOTE:
users and the camera before permanently installing.
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Making Connecons
Connecng to Power
1. Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack at the rear of the camera.
2. Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet.
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2
DC 12V USB 3.0 HDMI USB 2.0 LAN
NOTE:
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Connecng External Devices
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DC 12V USB 3.0 HDMIUSB 2.0
3
DC 12V USB 3.0HDMI USB 2.0LAN
HDMI
Type-C
LAN
NOTE: Ensure the camera (VB-CAM-201) is the default video and audio output
device when being used.
HDMI Connecon
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the camera. Then connect
the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your device.
NOTE: The HDMI port only supports video output.
USB Connecon
Connect one end of a USB cable to a USB port of the camera. Then connect the
other end of the cable to a USB port of your device.
NOTE:
• To output 4K video, a USB 3.0 cable is required.
• The USB 2.0 port is only designed for external USB microphone use.
• The USB Type C cable supports USB 3.0 output.
• The USB Type C female to USB male adapter only supports 2.0 output.
Bluetooth Connecon
Open the Bluetooth mode and search for the device as an external speaker. If the
page 36 for LED light
indicator details.
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Host Mode
capacity.
NOTE:
Host 1 and Host 2.
Host 1:
Under Host 1, the audio is only output from VB-AUD-201 and the speaker on VB-
CAM-201 is mute. If the voice out volume is too low, adjust the volume on VB-
AUD-201.
Voice Out
Voice Out
Mic In
Mic In
Host 2:
Under Host 2, the audio will output from both VB-CAM-201 and VB-AUD-201
the VB-AUD-201 is limited to a minimum level and cannot be adjusted.
Voice Out
Mic In
Mic In
NOTE:
mode in BT Host Mode
Refer to page 37
Host 2 mode.
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Client Mode
Open the Bluetooth client mode and search for the device as an external speaker. If
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Remote Control Pairing
1. Connect the power supply to the camera and power it on.
2. Clear the paired status of the remote control:
Press the Menu Buon and OK
3. Trigger the camera to enter the remote control pairing mode:
Press the Reset
to blue. This indicates it has entered pairing mode.
NOTE:
4. Start pairing:
Using a cleared remote control, press and hold the Menu Buon, and wait
for the pairing to complete.
blue.
NOTE: The remote control has been paired with the VB-CAM-201 at the
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Using the Device
Conguring the Sengs
General Operaons
1. Press the Menu
MENU
Setting
Information
Restore Default
Exit
2. Use the DireconalOK to enter the
selected menu.
SETTING
Language
Video Setting
Audio Setting
EPTZ
Zoom Limit
HDMI Format
Tracking Mode
Tracking Effect
Tracking Speed
Return
English
On
5x
4K@30
Participants
Smooth
Normal
VIDEO SETTING
2D NR
3D NR
Luminance
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
WB Mode
WDR Enable
Flip Setting
OSD Mirroring
Return
Auto
Auto
7
7
3
100
On
Off
Off
AUDIO SETTING
3A Enable
Mic Equalizer
Bluetooth Setting
Return
On
On
BLUETOOTH SETTING
Bluetooth Mode
Return
Off
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3. OK
INFORMATION
Version
Model
Date
IP
Gateway
Netmask
MacAddress
Return
1.0.0
VB-CAM-201
2021-12-31
192.168.000.22
192.168.000.1
355.355.355.0
9C:1F:32:8E:20:03
4.
OKOK
RESTORE DEFAULT
Yes
No
Return
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree
Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Opon
Seng
Language
English
简体中文1
繁體中文1
Français
2D NR
Auto
Close
(-/+, 1~5)
3D NR
Auto
Close
(-/+, 1~8)
Luminance (-/+, 0~14)
Contrast (-/+, 0~14)
Sharpness (-/+, 0~14)
(-/+, 60~200)
WB Mode
WB Mode
Auto
Indoor
Outdoor
One Push
Manual
R Gain (-/+, 0~250)
B Gain (-/+, 0~250)
Return
WDR Enable On
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Opon
Seng
Flip-H On
Flip-V On
Return
OSD Mirroring On
Return
3A Enable On
Mic Equalizer On
Bluetooth
Mode
BT Host Mode
Return
Return
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Main Menu Sub-menu Menu Opon
Seng
EPTZ On
Zoom Limit¹
1.5x
2x
3x
4x
5x
HDMI Format¹
4K@30
1080P30
1080P60
1080P50
Tracking Mode¹
Speaker
Smooth
Instantaneous
Normal
Slow
Fast
Version
Model
Date
IP
Gateway
Netmask
MacAddress
Return
Restore Default
No
Return
Exit
¹
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