INOGENI CAM300 USB 2.0 Camera selectors User Guide
- October 26, 2023
- INOGENI
Table of Contents
- PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTS
- OVERVIEW
- DEVICE CONNECTORS
- CONNECTION DIAGRAM
- SPECIFICATIONS
- 1-
- 2-
- 3-HDMI 1080p30
- 4-HDMI 1080p30
- TOP USER BUTTONS
- SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
- INOGENI REMOTE
- LAN INTERFACE
- DIP SWITCHES
- INOGENI CONTROL APP
- CONFIGURATION
- AUDIO CONTROL
- SUPPORT
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
CAM300 USB 2.0 Camera selectors
User Guide
Thank you!
You have just acquired the finest and easiest-to-use tool for simultaneous
capture of two streams of uncompressed video with audio for your computer.
Easy, No Drivers, No Setup!
Versatile!
Compatible with all Apps!
PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTS
- EASY! No drivers required
- Capture from MJPEG and H264 USB 2.0 cameras, which are UVC-compliant
- Capture HDMI and VGA feeds
- High-efficiency source selectors
- Ideal for Video streaming and Videoconferencing
- Compatible to all motherboards and chipsets
- Powered via external power supply
- Scaler and Colorspace Conversion
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- DirectShow, AVFoundation, and V4L2 Compatible
- Professional grade full-metal enclosure
OVERVIEW
The INOGENI CAM Series is the easiest and most reliable tool for simultaneous
capture of two webcams and HDMI feeds into one single USB stream with audio
for your PC for recording, videoconferencing, lecture capture, and streaming
applications. No driver installation is necessary and it will work on all
motherboards and USB 3.0 chipsets. Compact in size and rugged, the converter
is a practical and easy-to-use USB 3.0 capture solution. It is compatible with
Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems, and is UVC-compliant, so it will
work with all DirectShow/V4L2 and AVFoundation compatible software.
The converter supports 1080p resolutions up to 30 fps for USB and HDMI inputs.
The line level stereo analog audio input and output are two-channel LPCM.
CAM Series devices come with a USB 3.0 cable and its power supply.
- Line level stereo audio support
- Digital Fluid technology – Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate with any PC
- Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion
- Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion
- Customizable video processing functions
- Supports multiple devices on the same PC.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
DEVICE CONNECTORS
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
Feature summary
4:1 2x HDMI & 2x USB 2.0 Camera selector Smooth video switch HDMI 1080P60 +
USB3.0 output
Video Inputs
1-
1 x USB 2.0 camera
MJPEG or H264 (*)
Depends on the camera specifications
Supported USB 2.0 cameras
2-
1 x USB 2.0 camera
MJPEG or H264 (*)
Depends on the camera specifications
Supported USB 2.0 cameras
3-HDMI 1080p30
4-HDMI 1080p30
Video Outputs
USB 3.0 uncompressed 1080p60
HDMI 1080p60
Audio Inputs
HDMI embedded PCM
USB camera audio
Audio Outputs
USB 3.0 PCM stereo, audio follows the input.
Control Options
Front buttons
RS-232
LAN
USB
IP Interface
DHCP not supported.
Static IP address configuration through our Control App.
Video Selection Response Time
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between USB inputs.
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between HDMI inputs with the same video
resolution.
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between USB input and “active” HDMI input
and vice-versa.
Up to 2 seconds switching between HDMI inputs if video resolutions are
different.
*Active HDMI input is the last selected HDMI input.
Motherboard & Laptop
Compatible with all processors and chipsets. Intel, Renesas, ASMedia and
Fresco Logic
Camera Supported
Cameras and camcorders with an HDMI, DVI or USB 2.0 output
Software Compatibility
UVC-compliant. Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, AVFoundation
and V4L2.
Compatible to: Teams, Zoom, Skype, Webex, Hangout, etc.
See more compatible applications here
Adapter / Cables Included
Power supply, USB 3.0 cable, RS-232 terminal block adapter.
Weight / Dimensions
1 lb (469 g)
7 1/4” x 4 1/2” x 1 1/4”
(L x W x H)
Operating Temperature
0° to 45° C
32° to 113° F
Storage Temperature
-40° to 105° C
-40° to 221° F
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Power
12V, 500mA (adapter included)
UPC Code
040232633836
Origin Canada
Warranty
2 years
TOP USER BUTTONS
These buttons have the same function as presented in the INOGENI Control App software.
| Input 1 (USB1) to full screen.
Input 2 (USB2) to full screen.
Input 3 (HDMI1) to full screen.
Input 4 (HDMI2) to full screen.
Black video outputs.
Lock keypad. To lock/unlock the keypad, press and hold this button for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Not used, reserved for customization.
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
Here are the serial communication settings:
Baud rate: 9600 // Data bits: 8 // Stop bits: 1 // Parity: None // Flow
control: None
Terminal block pinout
As written on the back of the device, here is the pinout of the terminal
block.
Pin 1: Receive
Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: Transmit
Pin 4: 5V supply (for INOGENI Remote)
Commands
If the commands are recognized, the “ACK” string will be sent.
If the commands are NOT recognized, the “NACK” string will be sent.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the ‘<’ character at the
beginning and the ‘>’ character at the end.
| COMMAND | Command description |
|---|---|
| Select input 1 | |
| Select input 2 | |
| Select input 3 | |
| Select input 4 | |
| Save the current configuration onboard for future use | |
| Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values | |
| Black video | |
| Show video | |
| Reset the device | |
| Returns the selected input | |
| Return the firmware versions and video statistics. | |
| Moves PTZ camera horizontally. This is a relative control.’ |
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = -1, counterclockwise
= 0, stop
= 1,clockwise
¹The function works for specific cameras:
– Logitech® Rally, MeetUp, and PTZ Pro.
– AVer® CAM520 cameras.
| Y = 1, camera goes up
= 0, stop
= -1, the camera goes down
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INOGENI REMOTE
The INOGENI Remote needs to be connected to the terminal block port in order to operate. Apply to wire accordingly. This remote is sending serial commands to the CAM device. Make sure to set the DIP SW6 for CAM100 and CAM300 devices in order to apply power to the remote before going further. See the “DIP SWITCHES” section of this document for more details. Check the user manual of the INOGENI REMOTE for more details.
For SHARE2U and CAM series – You need to wire up an RJ45 cable to a terminal
block plug.
Do not plug an RJ45 cable between the INOGENI device and the REMOTE.
LAN INTERFACE
The default IP address of the device is 192.168.0.81. Use our Control App in
order to change it.
Changing the IP address of the device is done through our USB interface.
Please connect the device to your computer using the provided USB cable and
load our Control App.
The device is not DHCP compliant.
You can use any telnet application in order to communicate with the device
using TCP. Make sure to use the right IP address and port 50000.
You can use the commands by sending HTTP or TCP requests. For example, you can
send an HTTP request by sending it using any browser, for example, to
192.168.0.81:50000/COMMAND. If the command is recognized, you will receive the
ACK string.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the ‘$’ character at the
beginning and ‘$’ character at the end.
| COMMAND | Command description |
|---|---|
| $IN1$ | Select input 1 |
| $IN2$ | Select input 2 |
| $IN3$ | Select input 3 |
| $IN4$ | Select input 4 |
| $SAVE$ | Save the current configuration onboard for future use |
| $RSTR$ | Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values |
| $BLK$ | Black video |
| $SHW$ | Show video |
| $RST$ | Reset the device |
| $POLL$ | Returns the selected input |
| $GET$ | Return the firmware versions and video statistics. |
| $PAN_X_Y$ | Moves PTZ camera horizontally. This is a relative control.2 |
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = -1, counterclockwise
= 0, stop
= 1, clockwise
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$TILT_X_Y$| Moves PTZ camera vertically. This is a relative control. 2
X = 1, for US131
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1, camera goes up
= 0, stop
= -1, camera goes down.
SZOOM X Y$| Sets zoom of camera. This is a relative control. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 100 to 500
$PRESET X_Y$| Tells PTZ camera to go to a saved preset position. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3
$SAVEPRESET_X_Y$| Saves current position to camera preset memory. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3
$INV_X_Y$| Video source flip.
X = 1, for USB1
= 2,for USB2
= 3,for HDMI1
= 4,for HDMI2
Y = 0, no flip
= 1,vertical flip
= 2,horizontal flip
DIP SWITCHES
The device has DIP switches below the device in order to force settings. Here are the functions of the DIP switches.
SW1| OFF| USB resolution is 1080p only. This will force the application to
take high-quality video. (default)
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ON| Multiple USB resolutions are available.
SW2| | For future use
SW3| OFF| Frame buffer frequency is set to 60Hz. (default)
ON| Frame buffer frequency is set to 50Hz.
SW4| | Reserved
SW5| | Reserved
SW6| OFF| Disable 5V on the terminal block. (default)
ON| Enable 5V on the terminal block.
This switch must be set in order to power up the connected remote.
INOGENI CONTROL APP
The INOGENI Control App allows you to control and monitor video sources.
The device has its own application in order to control the device using the
USB HID interface.
You can also monitor the firmware versions installed on the device and the
status of the USB and HDMI inputs.
You can update your device to the latest firmware using the Update menu. The
C++ source code of this application is available on demand.
Visit the Software Update page under the INOGENI CAM300 section for more
details.
CONFIGURATION
The INOGENI Control App allows you to configure some internal settings like
shown here. 
Identification:
You can set the device name. This is the name that will appear on your
computer. For Windows users, after you set the name, you will need to delete
the INOGENI composite device inside the device manager in order to update the
name. If you plug the device to another computer, the new name will be taken
into account.
Image Controls:
You can do a verical/horizontal flip of each video input if it is necessary.
LAN Configuration:
You can set the IP and subnet mask of the device.
Allow standby mode:
Allows you to disable video capture from the cameras if the INOGENI device is
not in use. If the HDMI output of the device is active, this setting is
overriden.
For all of these settings, you need to apply them in order to save them
onboard. You can restore settings by clicking on the “Restore defaults”
button.
AUDIO CONTROL
The device embeds an audio selector. You have complete control over USB 2.0
and HDMI inputs and output. You can also mute and adjust the gain on I/Os. You
can click the “Apply” button in order to keep the configuration at each
bootup. You can also restore the default configuration by clicking the
“Restore defaults” button.
HDMI input audio is always mixed with USB 2.0 and/or analog inputs. You can
mute HDMI audio by clicking on the MUTE button.
SUPPORT
Engineered by video professionals, for video professionals, it is your most
compatible USB 3.0 device.
INOGENI expertise at your fingertips:
- Expert Technical Support team at [email protected] for immediate help or if you have any technical questions about our products.
- You can visit our list of compatible USB 2.0 cameras to see if this one fits the device.
- Extensive Knowledge Base to learn from other customers’ experiences.
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