PARROT VC0004 Video Conference Auto Tracking Camera User Manual

PARROT VC0004 Video Conference Auto Tracking Camera

Product Information

Video Conference Auto Tracking Camera – VC0004

The Video Conference Auto Tracking Camera – VC0004 is a high-quality camera designed for video conferences, meetings, and other applications. It features advanced technology to provide clear and smooth video footage. With automatic voice location and tracking capabilities, the camera ensures that the speaker is always in focus. The camera also offers 1080P HD picture quality and a high frame rate for a seamless video experience. It comes with a remote control for easy operation and supports long-range control through RS232 or USB interface. The camera is compatible with various control protocols and can be controlled using the included software.

The VC0004 camera is equipped with a 4 MIC Array System, featuring a 4 digital microphone array with a 10-meter voice pickup range. It also includes automatic echo noise reduction control, automatic gain control, and automatic noise reduction control to enhance audio quality during conferences. The camera can be used in various application scenes such as education, conferences, medical treatment, and more. It offers multiple adjustable settings including brightness, chroma, saturation, contrast, and acutance to customize the video output according to user preferences.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect the speaker (Speaker sold separately) to the camera.
2. Press the Start button and check if the camera is connected correctly by confirming the displayed images on the screen. If the images captured by the camera are playing back, it means the camera is successfully connected.
3. Adjust the camera settings as needed. If there are multiple cameras or if the camera is not displayed, click to replace the camera.
4. Start the photo booth software and select the VC0004 camera. The preview screen will display the images captured by the VC0004.
5. Use the provided remote control to adjust settings such as brightness, chroma, saturation, contrast, and acutance.
6. Take advantage of the advanced features of the camera, including the built-in 4 digital microphone array with a 10-meter voice pickup range and automatic voice location.
7. Refer to the Remote Control Specification for details on operating the remote control, including the power button, answer/end button, volume button, speaker mute button, microphone mute button, and Bluetooth button.
8. Take necessary precautions for electrical safety, transportation, and power supply as mentioned in the user manual.
9. Do not disassemble the camera without authorization. Read the product manual carefully before installation.

Product Display

Packing Box

Introduction

• 4 MIC Array System
  • 4 Digital MIC Array, 10 meter voice pick up
• Automatic Echo Noise Reduction Control(AEC)
  • Automatic Gain Control(AGC)
  • Automatic Noise Reduction Control(ANC)
• Automatic Voice Location
  • The camera will follow the voice and automatically locate the person speaking, So that the speaker in the meeting will always appear in the picture.
• 1080P
  • 2 million pixels 1/2.8inch HD CMOS sensor, can achieve 1920×1080 HD picture
• Ultra-High Frame Rate
  • MJPEG Output Frame Rate 1080P/30fps
• USB 2.0
  • USB2.0 plug and play, easy to use
• Long-Range Control
  • Supporting RS232/USB2.0 interface long-range upgrade maintain functions
• Control Protocol Automatic Identification Technology
  • VISCA, PELCO protocol automatic identification technology, don’t need to dial-up or menu setup
• Image Flipping Technology
  • To achieve camera image flip, zoom, PTZ control and etc by free exclusive control software.
• Multiple Application Scene
  • Education, Conference, Medical Treatment, etc.

How to connect

• How to confirm that this product is correctly recognized by the computer.
• In the process of running the application, if you change the connector or settings, it may not be ll!COgnized immediately, please end the application once and start again.

Win 10

1. Start button, click the camera to confirm whether the camera is connected correctly. If the screenplays back the images captured by the camera, the camera is successfully connected.
2. You can adjust the camera settings as needed.
3. If there are multiple cameras or the camera is not displayed, click to replace the camera.

Win 8

1. Start button, click the camera to confirm whether the camera is connected correctly. If the screen plays back the images captured by the camera, the camera is successfully connected.
2. You can adjust the camera settings as needed.
3. If there are multiple cameras or the camera is not displayed, click to replace the camera.

Mac

1. Start “photo booth” and select the VC0004 from the camera
2. The preview screen will play the image taken by the VC0004

Product Specification

• Specification Model: VC0004(10x Optical)
• Camera, lens Parameter
  • Image Sensor: 1/2.8inch CMOS
  • Min Lux:  0.1 Lux(F1.2)
  • Effective Piexl:  2.2 MP
  • Zoom: 10x Optical
  • Shutter Speed: 1 to 1/10000s
  • Focal Lens: 2.8mm Fixed / f=5.1 mm-51.0mm F=1.8(W) -2.5 (T)
  • Horizontal Field of View: 72° (W)
  • Frame Rate: 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640 × 480
  • Focus Mode: Auto
  • Aperture Mode: Auto
  • Backlight Compensation: Support
  • Wide Dynamic: Support
  • Picture Adjustment: Brightness, Chroma, Saturation, Contrast. Acutance
• Microphone Parameter
  • MIC Array Quantity: 4
  • MIC Array Form: linear
  • MIC Specification: digital microphone
  • Sampling Rate: 16KHz/48KHz
  • Sensitivity: – 29dBFs
  • Far-field Pick up Voice Distance: 0-10meters:
  • Horizontal Voice Pick up Angle: Horizontal 180°
  • SNR: 65.5dB
  • Communication Mode: full duplex
• Interface Parameter
  • Video Interface: USB2.0
  • Video Compressed: Format MPEG
  • Control Interface: RS-232, USB2.0, UVC
  • Control Agreement: VISCA/PELCO-D/PELCO-P
  • Communicate Baud Rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200
  • Power Interface: DC-038 power socket (DC12V)
• PTZ Parameter
  • Pan Rotation: -170°~ +173°
  • Tilt Rotation: -30°~ +90°
  • Horizontal Rotate Speed: 0.1~100°second
  • Vertical Rotate Speed: 0.1~80% second
• Other Parameter
  • Power Adapter
  • Input: AC100V~AC240V
  • Output: DC12V/2A
  • Decoder: Built in
  • Input voltage: DV12V
  • Power Consumption: 12W (MAX)
  • Storage Temperature and Humidity: -10°C ~ +60°C / 20% ~ 95%
  • Working temperature and Humidity: -10°C ~ +50°C / 20% ~ 80%
  • Operating Environment: Indoor
  • Baud Rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200
  • Protocol: VISCA / PELCO-D / PELCO-P
  • Address Setting: 1~255

Advanced Features

1. Built-in 4 digital microphone array and 10 Meter voice pickup.
2. Automatic Voice Location. The camera automatically rotates and tracks the voice of the speaker.
3. 2.2M, 1/2.8″ HD color CMOS sensor, 1920*1080HD display.
4. Horizontal -170°to 173°, vertical-30°to 90°camera rotation.
5. Support 3.5mm line speaker out external function.

Remote Control Specification

1. Power button: Press the power button, the camera enters standby mode
2. Answer/end button: Answer/end call
3. Volume button: Speaker volume down/up
4. Speaker mute button: Turn on/off the speaker mute
5. Microphone mute button: Turn on/off microphone mute
6. Bluetooth button: Turn on/off the microphone Bluetooth. (Only for Bluetooth version, not for VC0004).
   • Bluetooth key + “*” key. Turn on the sound tracking function;
   • Bluetooth key + “#” key. Turn off the sound tracking function;
   • “*” key + number keys to adjust the camera sound tracking sensitivity/time.
   • If you press “*” + the number 5 key first, the duration of the person speaking needs to be greater than five seconds before the camera can turn. The duration of speaking is less than five seconds, the camera will not turn. After successfully connecting the  VC0004, the sound tracking function will be turned on by default.
7. Menu button: Enter or exit the camera menu.
8. Camera PTZ control button: Use the control button to adjust the camera to the position you want. Press the HOME button to return the camera to the middle position.
9. Preset position setting button: Press the PRESET button + number button (1-9) to save the corresponding preset position of the camera.
10. Preset position clear button: Press the RESET button + number button (1-9) to clear the corresponding preset position of the camera.
11. Focus button
    • AUTO: Turn on Auto Focus mode
    • MANUAL: Turn on Manual Focus mode
    • FAR: Manual focus button to make distant objects clearer
    • NEAR: manual focus button to make nearby objects clearer
12. Camera zoom button: “+” camera lens zooms in, “-” camera lens zooms out.
13. Number button: cooperate with setting/calling preset position

Precaution

• Electrical Safety
  • Confirm country and local electrical safety standards when using or installing the product. The product itself has no power switch. Please stop power supply or plug out power socket when it is not in a good working situation. Video wire and control wire should be insulated and individually connected, so that there is no confusion with other wires.
• Transportation with Care
  • Product should be protected against extreme stress, vibration and moisture in transport, storage and installation.
  • It is transported by integrated packing style.
• Power Supply
  • Product supplies 12V DC power.
• Installation with Care
  • Don’t turn the camera head manually. Doing so may result in mechanical damage.
  • The product should be put on a stable horizontal table and not be installed at an angle, which may cause a tilted image.
  • Don’t focus the camera directly on the sun or other bright objects no matter when in use or not, it may affect image quality.
  • Don’t apply corrosive liquid, gas or solid, to avoid damaging the cover which is made up of plastic material.
  • Make sure there is no obstacle with the camera’s rotational range when installing.
  • Never power on before installation has been completed.
• Prohibited Unauthorized Disassemble
  • There is no part for users to disassemble voluntarily. Parrot Products is not responsible for any unauthorized modification or dismantling.
  • Before the installation of the company’s products, please read the product manual carefully

FAQ Processed

Image aspect

No image displayed

1. To check whet her the camera power is connected, the voltage is normal, and the power indicator is always on.
2. Plugin the power again, to check whether the camera can self test normally.
3. To check whether the USB port and USB cable of the terminal device are connected correctly.

The image breaks frequently

• To check whether the USB port and USB cable of the terminal device are connected correctly.

The definition is not good after accessing the software

• To check the software video input settings to see if the camera video input is set to 1920 * 1080.

Control aspect

The remote control doesn’t work

1. Check and replace the batteries.
2. Check if the camera working mode is correct.

The serial port cannot be controlled

1. Check if the protocol and address of the camera are consistent.
2. Check if the camera USB cable is well connected.

RS232

Warranty and Service Information

This product is provided a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase for defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). It shall be returned to the dealer in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection. The following information must be presented to obtain Warranty Service: (a) the product, (b) proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the date of purchase and the product type, and (c) reason for return.

This Warranty does not cover defects or damages that result from:

• improper storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse;
• contact with liquid, extreme humidity, extreme heat, or food;
• use of the product or accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the product or accessories to abnormal usage or conditions;
• other acts which are not the fault of Dealer.

This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than the dealer or the dealer’s authorized repair center. This warranty does not cover defects or damages that result from the use of Dealer’s branded or uncertified products, accessories, or other peripheral equipment, nor does this Warranty apply to products which have not been charged for six (6) months. If the battery in a product has not been charged for a period of six (6) months, the product might not function or regain its full potential and long-term performance. The dealer does not offer any warranty for such performance.

• Tel: (RSA) 010 140 4900
• Email: sales@parrot.co.za
• www.parrot.co.za

References

• Parrot Products (Pty) Ltd

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