ZoomSHOT 30 Fixed Camera with QUSB, QMini, QDVI System or for AV Bridge MATRIX PRO
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The Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB Mini and attached camera are compatible with many programs
and media players.
Skype Example
1) After connecting a camera to the Quick-Connect USB or Quick-Connect USB
Mini, with a quality USB 2.0 cable, plug the USB-B port of the Quick-Connect
Interface to the USB-A port of the computer. A pop up window on the computer
monitor will display a message similar to one of these:
a. Found Mini USB
b. Found QC-USB
c. Found USB Composite Device
d. Found USB Video Device
2) Open Skype and perform the following steps:
a. Open the Tools Menu and drop down to Options
b. Click on Video Settings and under Webcam choose USB Video Device or Friendly Name if it has been
assigned
The systems will negotiate the highest resolutions possible, depending on the computer speed, network quality,
cabling etc..., and display the video signal of the camera. The camera is best controlled with the supplied Vaddio
IR SHOT Commander or through IP over USB as described earlier through the Quick-
Connect device’s web
interface. Make a test call to ensure the system is working properly.
VLC Media Player Example
1) Same first step as above.
2) Open VLC Media Player and perform the following steps:
a. Click on the Media menu, drop down to Open Capture Device and click it.
b. Under Device Name, go to the Video Device Name drop down and choose USB Video Device.
c. Under Options, enter the Video Size as 1280x720
d. Click on Play
e. From there, VLC needs some instruction on the aspect ratio, so click on Tools and drop down to
Aspect Ratio and drop down again to 16:9 for 720p (1280x720).
VLC is a powerful record/playback system that will buffer the images creating some delay in the way VLC displays
the image. This is expected and normal.
With all the compatible software available, in general terms, the video device, aspect ratio, and resolution may need
to be set manually the first time through initial set-up. Some systems are easier than others (like Skype) and others
are more technical in nature and tend to do more stuff.
Example Program Notes:
Most every application or media player is in a state of constant updating and change.
The above instructions were first written for the Quick-Connect USB Mini at the beginning of 2013 and some steps
may be slightly different. The general idea however is the same.
