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Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera

D14640.12 Cisco Telepresence PrecisionHD Camera User Guide TC6.2, August 2013. 

Copyright © 2010–2013 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 

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User Guide

SOFTWARE: TC6.2 

AUGUST 2013

PrecisionHD 1080p12x

PrecisionHD 1080p4x

PrecisionHD 720p

PrecisionHD 1080p4xS2

PrecisionHD 1080p2.5x

•  PrecisionHD 1080p12x
•  PrecisionHD 1080p4x
•  PrecisionHD 1080p4x S2
•  PrecisionHD 1080p2.5x

•  PrecisionHD 720p

USER GUIDE

Contents

Introduction

The Physical Interface

Connecting the Camera

Appendices

Daisy Chaining

Video Output Format

Summary of Contents for PrecisionHD 1080p12x

Page 1: ...TWARE TC6 2 AUGUST 2013 PrecisionHD 1080p12x PrecisionHD 1080p4x PrecisionHD 720p PrecisionHD 1080p4xS2 PrecisionHD 1080p2 5x PrecisionHD 1080p12x PrecisionHD 1080p4x PrecisionHD 1080p4x S2 PrecisionHD 1080p2 5x PrecisionHD 720p Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD Camera USER GUIDE Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format ...

Page 2: ... D adapter 16 Daisy Chain Camera Cable 16 Camera Cable 16 Pin out Custom plug camera cable 17 Pin out Custom to HDMI and RJ45 camera cable 18 Pin out Custom to HDMI female and RJ45 female camera cable 19 Daisy chaining the cameras 20 Daisy chaining PrecisionHD 1080p12x 21 Daisy chaining PrecisionHD 720p 22 Daisy chaining PrecisionHD 1080p4x 23 Video output formats 24 PrecisionHD 1080p12x 25 Video ...

Page 3: ... PrecisionHD Camera User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 3 User Guide CHAPTER 1 Introduction Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Introduction ...

Page 4: ...ence systems User guide for the TelePresence systems Administrator guides for the TelePresence systems Camera user guide for the PrecisionHD cameras API reference guides for the Codec C Series and Codec SX20 TC Console user guide for the Codec C Series Physical interfaces guides for the Codec C Series Regulatory compliance and safety information guides Legal and licensing information for products ...

Page 5: ...HD Camera User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 5 User Guide CHAPTER 2 The physical interface Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format The Physical Interface ...

Page 6: ...in The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera control cable The next must use the 12V DC Power in Use an extra camera cable between the Extra Camera sockets Ethernet For software upgrades on daisy chained cameras Requires software version TC3 0 or higher on the Codec C series Kensington lock The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera from being moved from its place or to pre...

Page 7: ... When the camera is used with non Cisco codecs you may have to connect the power separately USB For future use Kensington lock The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being moved from its place or to prevent theft CAUTION Do not pan or tilt the PrecisionHD 1080p4x camera by hand NOTE The early shipments of the Quick Set C20 came with an interim version of the PrecisionHD 1080p4x came...

Page 8: ...er is supplied through the Camera Control cable When the camera is used with non Cisco codecs you may have to connect the power separately USB For future use Kensington lock The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being moved from its place or to prevent theft The LED is lit during a call The LED is continuously lit when the system is in use It flickers when the system receives signa...

Page 9: ...Camera Control Video Out HDMI is the video out source The maximum resolution is 1080p60 Camera control Camera control is used for controlling the pan tilt and zoom and for powering up the camera Power For future use USB For future use The LED is lit during a call The LED is continuously lit when the system is in use It flickers when the system receives signals from the remote control and blinks wh...

Page 10: ...decs you may have to connect power separately Extra camera If you want to connect cameras in a daisy chain The first camera in the chain is powered by the camera control cable The other cameras must use the 12V DC Power in Use an extra camera cable between the Extra Camera sockets Kensington lock The Kensington lock may be used to prevent the camera being moved from its place or to prevent theft H...

Page 11: ...mera User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 11 User Guide CHAPTER 3 Connecting the camera to a codec Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Connecting the Camera ...

Page 12: ...o the PrecisionHD Cameras 1080p12x and 1080p4x Connect the HDMI cable From the HD VIDEO OUT HDMI connector on the camera To the CAMERA HDMI connector on the Codec C20 Connect the camera control cable From the CODEC CONTROL IN RJ45 connector on the camera To the CAMERA CONTROL RS 232 connector on the Codec C20 Visca protocol is supported Codec C40 configurations Connecting to the PrecisionHD Camera...

Page 13: ...080p12x and 1080p4x Basic setup Connect the HDMI cable From the HD VIDEO OUT HDMI connector on the camera To the HDMI 1 HDMI connector on the Codec C90 Connect the camera control cable From the CODEC CONTROL IN RJ45 connector on the camera To the CAMERA CONTROL RS 232 connector on the Codec C90 Visca protocol is supported Other configuration for 1080p12x The HDMI 1 4 and HD SDI 1 4 connectors can ...

Page 14: ...nc All rights reserved 14 User Guide Connecting a PrecisionHD Camera to a SX20 Codec SX20 Codec PrecisionHD Camera 1080p2 5x PrecisionHD 1080p12x and 1080p4x cameras PrecisionHD Camera 1080p4x S2 SX20 Codec SX20 Codec Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Connecting the Camera ...

Page 15: ...ems Inc All rights reserved 15 User Guide C series codecs C40 codec PrecisionHD 1080p4x and 1080p12x cameras Connecting a PrecisionHD Camera to a C series codec SX20 codec PrecisionHD 1080p4x and 1080p12x cameras Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Connecting the Camera ...

Page 16: ...nnecting a camera to a MXP Codec or a Video Switch Daisy Chain Camera Cable CAB VCDC 6 5M PrecisionHD Camera Daisy Chain cable for Visca Control 6 5m CAB VCDC 20M PrecisionHD Camera Daisy Chain cable for Visca Control 20m Camera Cable Control cable for use with C90 C60 C40 CAB VC 5M Visca Control Cable 5m DB9 to RJ45 CAB VS 6 5M Visca Control Cable 6 5m DB9 to RJ45 requires PSU CAM V CAB VS 20M Vi...

Page 17: ...Custom Plug Custom Plug Pin Pin Signal Name 1 1 TMDS Data2 3 3 TMDS Data2 2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 4 TMDS Data1 6 6 TMDS Data1 5 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 7 TMDS Data0 9 9 TMDS Data0 8 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 10 TMDS Clock 12 12 TMDS Clock 11 11 TMDS Clock Shield 14 14 Utility 19 19 Hot Plug Detect 17 17 DDC CEC Ground 13 13 CEC 15 15 SCL 16 16 SDA 18 18 5V Power 20 20 12V Power 21 21 GND 23 23 GND 22 2...

Page 18: ...g HDMI Type A Plug Pin Pin Signal Name 1 1 TMDS Data2 3 3 TMDS Data2 2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 4 TMDS Data1 6 6 TMDS Data1 5 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 7 TMDS Data0 9 9 TMDS Data0 8 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 10 TMDS Clock 12 12 TMDS Clock 11 11 TMDS Clock Shield 14 14 Utility Reserved N C on device 19 19 Hot Plug Detect 17 17 DDC CEC Ground 13 13 CEC 15 15 SCL 16 16 SDA 18 18 5V Power RJ45 20 1 12V Power 8 ...

Page 19: ...Pin Pin Signal Name 1 1 TMDS Data2 3 3 TMDS Data2 2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 4 TMDS Data1 6 6 TMDS Data1 5 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 7 TMDS Data0 9 9 TMDS Data0 8 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 10 TMDS Clock 12 12 TMDS Clock 11 11 TMDS Clock Shield 14 14 Utility Reserved N C on device 19 19 Hot Plug Detect 17 17 DDC CEC Ground 13 13 CEC 15 15 SCL 16 16 SDA 18 18 5V Power RJ45 Female Plug 20 1 12V Power 8 12V Pow...

Page 20: ...nHD Camera User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 20 User Guide CHAPTER 4 Daisy chaining the cameras Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Daisy Chaining ...

Page 21: ...s are con nected by a VISCA Extra Camera cable maximum length 20 m 65 6 ft between the Extra Camera In and Codec Control In sockets HDMI and HD SDI The HDMI and HD SDI outputs can be used simultaneously on the same camera NOTE Only the first camera s software is automatically updated in a daisy chain To update the other cameras you have to con nect them directly to the codec Power in 12V DC Power ...

Page 22: ...rom the codec by the VISCA camera control cable Additional cameras must use the 12V DC Power in Extra camera cable The daisy chained cameras are con nected by a VISCA Extra Camera cable maximum length 20m 65 6ft between the Extra Camera and Codec Control sockets NOTE Only the first camera s software is automatically updated in a daisy chain To update the other cameras you have to con nect them dir...

Page 23: ...meras must use the 12V DC Power in Extra camera cable The daisy chained cameras are con nected by a VISCA Extra Camera cable maximum length 20m 65 6ft between the Extra Camera and Codec Control sockets NOTE Only the first camera s software is automatically updated in a daisy chain To update the other cameras you have to con nect them directly to the codec Second camera Third camera Power in 12V DC...

Page 24: ... User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 24 User Guide CHAPTER 5 Video output formats PrecisionHD 1080p12x Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Video Output Format ...

Page 25: ...P switches to override the auto frequency detection Set the PrecisionHD 1080p DIP switch country specific setting 50Hz 00011 gives 1080p50 720p50 for HD SDI 60Hz 00100 gives 1080p60 720p60 for HD SDI DIP Switch table for video output formats 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI HD SDI 0 0 0 0 0 Auto 0 0 0 0 1 1920x1080p25 1920x1080p25 0 0 0 1 0 1920x1080p30 1920x1080p30 0 0 0 1 1 1920x1080p50 1280x720p50 0 0 1 0 0 1920...

Page 26: ...e PrecisionHD Camera User Guide TC6 2 August 2013 Copyright 2010 2013 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved 26 User Guide CHAPTER 6 Appendices Contents Introduction The Physical Interface Connecting the Camera Appendices Daisy Chaining Video Output Format Appendices ...

Page 27: ...ol interface that resembles the Sony VISCA protocol The VISCA protocol Video System Control Architecture is a Sony protocol for synchronized control of multiple video peripherals VISCA is a trademark of Sony Corporation RS 232 Parameters At startup the communication parameters for the RS 232 interface must be set to 9600 bits per second 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit No hardware flow control No ...

Page 28: ...umber of bytes containing the actual message information Bytes may have any value in the range 0 254 The value 255 i e hexadecimal FF is reserved for the terminating byte 3 Terminator byte 1 All messages must be terminated with a byte containing all 1 s i e decimal 255 or hexadecimal FF Command and response exchange When the camera receives a command it responds with either Completion message 90 5...

Page 29: ...R codes received by the camera are sent to the controller gg IR ID hh keycode Does not apply to PrecisionHD 1080p2 5x 4x 4x S2 cameras Command Command Packet Comments Power_On 8x 01 04 00 02 ff Power control This command stores the zoom and focus value and reset these motors Used for PrecisionHD 720p if the camera has been on for a long time Puts the PrecisionHD 1080p camera to standby mode Power_...

Page 30: ... 01 50 30 00 ff Turn off the Motor Moved Detection camera does not recalibrate if touched Call_LED_On 8x 01 33 01 01 ff Refers to orange LED on top of the camera It is always off at startup Call_LED_Off 8x 01 33 01 00 ff Call_LED_Blink 8x 01 33 01 02 ff Power_LED_On 8x 01 33 02 01 ff Green power LED If switched to off and stored to startup profile it is always off Power_LED_Off 8x 01 33 02 00 ff I...

Page 31: ...p 0t 03 02 ff PT_Left 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 01 03 ff PT_Right 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 02 03 ff PT_UpLeft 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 01 01 ff PT_UpRight 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 02 01 ff PT_DownLeft 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 01 02 ff PT_DownRight 8x 01 06 01 0p 0t 02 02 ff PT_Direct 8x 01 06 02 0p 0t 0q 0r 0s 0u 0v 0w 0x 0y ff p max pan speed t max tilt speed qrsu pan position vwxy tilt position Attempts to linearize movement Does ...

Page 32: ...50 70 ff Resp y0 50 0p ff p 0 Camera is upright p 1 Camera is upside down Command Command Packet Response CAM_ID_Inq 8x 09 04 22 ff Resp 90 50 zz xx 00 yy ff Only zz which identifies the camera is relevant zz 0x50 for this camera CAM_SWID_Inq 8x 09 04 23 ff Resp y0 50 1 125 bytes ASCII SWID ff Never route this message through Sony cameras CAM_HWID_Inq 8x 09 04 24 ff The response is the Module Seri...

Page 33: ...s raw data so it may contain 0xff Header is kept as short as possible Never route this message through Sony cameras The VISCA RS 232 control protocol cont NOTE Some VISCA commands do not apply to the PrecisionHD 1080p2 5x 4x 4x S2 cameras Software upload commands The CRC algorithm used is the same as in the XModem protocol CRC for the last data packet is only calculated for the actual data bytes i...

Page 34: ...herefore if the DIP switches are changed the camera must be rebooted If an undefined mode is selected the output defaults to auto DIP Switch table for VISCA commands and video output formats 1 2 3 4 5 VISCA HDMI HD SDI 0 0 0 0 0 x Auto 0 0 0 0 1 0x0000 1080p25 1080p25 0 0 0 1 0 0x0001 1080p30 1080p30 0 0 0 1 1 0x0002 1080p50 720p50 0 0 1 0 0 0x0003 1080p60 720p60 0 0 1 0 1 0x0004 720p25 720p25 0 0...

Page 35: ...Pan speed 100º s range 90º to 90º Tilt speed 30º s range 25º to 15º 43 5 vertical field of view 70 horizontal field of view F 1 7 Focus distance 0 3m infinity 1920 x 1080 pixels progressive 30fps 1280 x 720 pixels progressive 60fps Automatic or manual focus brightness and white balance Far end camera control Daisy chain support can only be in the end of a chain Height at max tilt 151mm 5 94in Widt...

Page 36: ...d 1 3 CMOS Pan speed 100º s range 90º to 90º Tilt speed 40º s range 25º to 15º 43 5 vertical field of view 72 horizontal field of view F 1 7 Focus distance 0 3m infinity 1920 x 1080 pixels progressive 60fps Other formats supported configurable through Dip switch 1920 x 1080 60 Hz HDMI only 1920 x 1080 50 Hz HDMI only 1920 x 1080 30 Hz 1920 x 1080 25 Hz 1280 x 720 60 Hz 1280 x 720 50 Hz 1280 x 720 ...

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