Vikery VH3U 3X PTZ Conference Room Webcam for Video Conference Instruction Manual

Vikery VH3U 3X PTZ Conference Room Webcam for Video Conference

Precautions

Attention

Improper operations may damage the product structure and result in mechanical failure. Please note the following tips:

• Do not move the camera by grabbing the head
• Please move the camera by holding the bottom with one or both hands

Warning

Please do not rotate the lens and holder manually no matter the camera is power on or off, otherwise it may damage the camera structure and result in failure of camera self-check and unable to start the camera.

Product Overview

Foreword

Thank you for choosing our HD video conference camera series. Please read the manual carefully before using the product.

Precautions

• In order to avoid damage to the product or any other product connected to it and possible hazard, please use the product in accordance within specified range; Also, before installing and using the product, please read the precautions below. When installing the video conference camera, please install it at a position with adequate support, handle each component carefully and do not touch the lens with hand to prevent from blurring.
• Cannot be installed in the rain and wet place; Do not use the camera beyond the limits of temperature, humidity, or power specifications.
• Do not disassemble the camera at your own discretion. The camera should not be repaired by the user. Installation and repair of the product shall be conducted by qualified professionals.
• Use a piece of soft and dry cloth to clean the camera cover when it needs to be cleaned, and in case of serious dirt, please use a neutral detergent to clean it gently.
• Do not use strong or erosive detergent, as it will damage the cover or lens;
• Do not aim the camera at any bright object reflecting or emitting strong light at any time, so as to avoid damage to sensors of the lens;
• Please handle with extreme care and do not squeeze the core components, so as to avoid camera failure;
• The installation bracket can provide a support force of at least three times the cameras total weight;

Parts list

1. HD video conference camera
2. Power adaptor
3. Ceiling bracket
4. Screws for mount
5. Instruction manual
6. Remote control
7. USB data cable

Performance Features

Video parameters

Single USS interface Video parameters

Lens / Specification| 3x optical

zoom

| 10x optical

zoom

| 20x optical

zoom

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Model| VH3U| VH10U| VH20U
The shell color| Grey| Grey| Grey
Image sensor| 1/2.9″ HD CMOS| 1/2.9″ HO CMOS| 1/2.9″ HD CMOS
Effective pixels| 2.1 megapixel| 2.1 megapixel| 2.1 megapixel

Field of view

| 99.6°(W) ~

30.6°(T)

| 57.6°(W) ~

5.8°(T)

| 63.2°(W) ~

3.54°(T)

Optical lens

| f=3.35mm-

10.05mm

| f=4.7mm-

47mm(±5%)

| f=5.35mm-

96.3mm

Relative aperture (F.N)| F1.7~ F3.0| F1.6 – F2.5| F1.6- F2.5
Video compression| YUV/MJPEG/H.264 (USB interface UVC)
Video output interface| USB (UVC protocol)
Video output HD| 1080P(1920X1080) / 720P(1280X720)
Scanning mode| Progressive scanning
Minimum illumination| 0.1Lux (color)
Exposure mode| Auto/ Manual (controlled by UVC protocol)
White balance| Auto/ Manual (controlled by UVC protocol)
Focus System| Auto/ Manual (controlled by remote control)
Gain control| Auto/ Manual (controlled by UVC protocol)
Image flip| Supported (controlled by remote control)
DNR| Digital noise reduction
Shutter speed| 1/30s-1/10,000s
Contrast ratio| Adjustable (controlled by UVC protocol)
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Saturation| Adjustable (controlled by UVC protocol)
Brightness| Adjustable (controlled by UVC protocol)
Sharpness| Adjustable (controlled by UVC protocol)

Electrical properties

PTZ parameters

be switched by DIP switches at the bottom of the camera, USB to Serial Port can be used through USB cable.
Baud rate| 9600/38400 bps| Set by DIP switches at the bottom
PTZ control protocol| VISCA/PELCO-p/ PELCO-d| Set by DIP switches at the bottom
Camera IP address| 0-64| Setby DIPswitches at the bottom
Preset position| 10 preset positions by remote control, 255 preset positions by PELCO protocol|
Pan angle| -172°-172°|
Tilt angle| -35°-90°|
Size| | Product: 155151175mm

DIP switches at the bottom of camera

SW1 is the switch for setting camera address. Settings needs to be completed when the camera is off and before turning it on again. Please refer to the table below:

Digit 1 and 2 of SW2 are address switches for JR remote control, which can be toggled and set when the camera is on as the following table:

can control the camera.
ON| OFF| IR address 1, matches with white button 1 on remote control
OFF| ON| IR address 2, matches with white button 2 on remote control
OFF| OFF| IR address 3, matches with white button 3 on remote control

Digit 3 and 4 of SW2 are switches for selecting PTZ control protocol, which can be toggled and set when the camera is on as the following table:

Digit 5 of SW2 is the switch for setting PTZ hardware communication protocol.

Settings needs to be completed when the camera is off and before turning it on again. Please refer to the table below:

Digit 6 of SW2 is the switch for selecting serial port baud rate. Settings needs to be completed when the camera is off and before turning it on again. Please refer to the table below:

Interface Instructions

Front view:

1. IR receiving window;
2. Standby LED, in red light during standby mode.
3. Power LED, in green light during normal work mode

Back view

1. USB Image Interface;
2. RS232 Interface;
3. RS485 Interface;
4. DC12V Power Jack;

RS232 interface PIN

RS485 interface PIN

Installation instructions

Put camera on the desk directly, and make sure this camera keep In level. If you want 10 put the camera on acotivltous surface. please make s.ure the angle or obliquity less than 15 degree for ensure camera Pan and TIit wor1<ln9 In normal operation.

Ceiling Mount Installation

Remote control

Remote control button function

1. Remitting window.
2. Sandby button, press to enter standby m ode, and turn the camera on again with a second press.
3. Camera self -test button
4. Camera remote selection button, used in conjunction with DIP switches at the bottom of the camera to control a chosen camera. Please refer to description of digit 1 and 2 of SW2, DIP switches.
5. Functional zone for preset positions,
   • Setting of preset position: when the camera turns to a desired position, press PRESET button and release to press a digit button. The digit is the serial number of the preset position.
   • Call of Preset position: directly press the serial number saved for the preset position.
   • Removal of Preset position: press the RESET button and then press the digit button for the saved preset position to delete it;
6. Upright image button;
7. hverted image button;
8. PTZ control button, which can turn the camera up/down or left/right:
   • When the HOME button is pressed, the camera resumes to its initial self-test position;
9. PTZ reset key
10. Menu button, See the menu function description on the next page for details;
11. ZOOM SLOW button:
    • Press ZOOM SLOW+ to zoomed in
    • Press ZOOM SLOW – to zoomed out
12. ZOOM FAST button :
    • Press ZOOM FAST+ to zoomed in
    • Press ZOOM FAST – to zoomed out
13. MANUAL FOCUS control area
14. AUTO FOCUS button
15. Mirror Image button. Press the button to mirror camera image.

Attentions for Remote Control

1. If remote control doesn’t work, please replace batteries.
2. If there is an object between remote control and specialized remote control sensor, the camera will not work. Please make sure the remote control is aimed at the sensor which in front of the camera when controlling it.

Common Procedures Introductions

1. Camera Select
   • Look at the dial-up on the back of the camera and choose the number of the camera address you want to control(1-3).
2. Camera Direction Control
   • Turning up
   • Turning down
   • Turning to left
   • Turning to right
   • Note: To move the camera, press a direction key. When you want to change the angle, press the direction key. If you want to move the camera slowly. just click the direction key. If you want to move the camera quickly on a large scale, just hold down the button for a long time.
3. Camera Focusing Mode Control
   • (AUTO) Switch the focus mode to AUTO
   • (MANUAL) Switch the focus mode to MANUAL
   • (FAR) Far focus manually
   • (NEAR) Near focus manually
4. Camera Zoom Control
   • Press any of the four (ZOOM) buttons to actlvate the zoom.
   • These four buttons are inapplicable to cameras with a fixed focus.
5. Preset Setup.Call.Cancel
6. Reserve Preset: Press ( PRESET) followed by one of the numbers (1-9) to reserve a preset corresponding to the NUMBER.

  *  **Note:** You may preset up to nine configurations using the remote control.
2.  **Call Preset:** Directly dial the number (1-9) to activate the reserved preset.
  *  **Note:** If there is no preset reserved in the cor- respondent number, it will not function.
3.  **Remove Preset:** Press (RESET) , then press one of the corresponding numbers (1-9) to remove a preset

Operate remote control

Need to use the MENU, press the MENU button on the blue bring up the MENU, use the up and down keys to change the project (> symbol indicates the current item), using or so key change need to modify the value (V when modifying display format-MODE, when a change to the need to model, must according to the middle of the HOME button to confirm to modify saved). Press the MENU key again to close the MENU

Description of each column

Displays the current magnification. This item cannot be modified.

press the left or right button to modify the format, and then press the HOME button to save the format. The default value is 1080P30
D-ZOOM| The digital zoom function is on or off. The default value is off
BRIGHT| Brightness value, range Oto 99, default value 50, press the left or right button to modify
COLORHUE| Tonal value, range Oto 99, default value 50, press the left or right button to modify
APERTURE| Sharpness value, range 0 to 99, default value 50, press the left or right button to modify
WB MODE| White balance, automatic or manual mode
COLOR| Saturation value, range 0 to 99, default value 50, press the left or right button to modify
CONTRAST| factory data reset

Warranty

Scope of warranty

The warranty period for the product is one year, in which free repair service will be provided;

When the warranty period expires, free repair service will be provided for same failures within three months of paid repair; Failures caused by force majeure {such as war, earthquake, lightning strike, etc.), and abnormal operations or accidents such as improper use or incorrect installation method do not fall into the scope of warranty; Damages caused by pressure, violent vibration, rain shall be prevented from during transportation and storage. Such damages do not fall into the scope of warranty;

The product shall be transported in its original packages with the components packed in separate packages, damages caused by transportation in packages after assembly or not using original packages do not fall into the scope of warranty; Users shall not disassemble the product without authorization, otherwise, it will void the warranty. For products out of the warranty period, a lifetime repair service is provided by the company with additional payment;

For products to be repaired during the warranty period, please fill in the warranty form accordingly with details of failure, and the copy of sales invoice; The company shall bear no risk or responsibility for damages or losses caused by the use or application of the product for special purposes. Compensations made by the company caused by breach of contract, negligence or tort in relation to the product shall not exceed the sales amount of the product. The company shall not be liable to special, abrupt or continued damages caused by any other reason; the company reserves the right of final interpretation for the above-mentioned terms and conditions.

Conditions of warranty

• For products to be repaired during the warranty period, the buyer shall provide the warranty card and detailed failure description together with the product.

Return

If the product needs to be returned for repair, customers may return to the company through supplier or return to the company directly. In case of direct return to the company, please contact us to expedite the process. The company only assumes the shipping cost from the company to customer after repair completes.

Warranty card of video conference camera

(Please keep the card properly as it’s required for repair)

User Information

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• Address: ………………………….
• Tel: ………………………….
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Product Information

• Product model: …………………………..
• UPC code: …………………………..

Failure description: …………………………………….

Precautions

1. Please fill in User Information with true and complete information, so that we can send back the camera to you immediately after repair is completed.
2. Please specify model, UPC code and detailed description of failure.

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