Polycom 3725-24004-001/A User Manual

VideoVoiceDataWebUser’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterNovember 2006 Edition3725-24004-001/A

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter1 - 4S-video cables In a configuration where you are not using a VSX video conferencing system, the 25-

Introducing the Polycom PowerCam Presenter1 - 5You may also add optional components to your PowerCam Presenter. For example, you can add:• A Polycom

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter1 - 6Key FeaturesThis section lists the key features of the Polycom PowerCam Presenter.Ease of Use• Flu

2 - 12Using the Polycom PowerCam PresenterThis chapter provides guidelines for setting up the hardware, describes the remote control, and explains how

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 2• You can connect a display to connector on the controller using S-video or composite; however,

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 3Keep in mind that the Tight, Wide, Left, and Right button settings described here are merely guideline

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 4Configuring the Camera Tracking AreaThe camera tracking area is the area within which automatic ca

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 53. In the Tracking Area field, select Restricted, Unrestricted, or Not Specified.Refer to the following tabl

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 64. If you selected Unrestricted or Restricted, press Next to access the Tracking Area screen.If

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 76. Follow the directions on the screen, and press Set.7. Continue following the on-screen directions until y

Trademark InformationPolycom® and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. Polycom PowerCam Presenter™ and VSX™ are trademar

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 8Configuring LAN PropertiesIf you want to connect the PowerCam Presenter to the LAN, you must confi

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 9Configuring Video Output SettingsThe Video Output Settings screen lets you specify the video output signal f

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 103. Configure these settings:Using Automatic Camera TrackingAutomatic camera tracking automaticall

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 11Enabling and Disabling Automatic Camera TrackingMost of the time, you’ll want to keep automatic tracking on

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 12Setting and Using Presenter ViewsA Presenter View is a customized automatic camera tracking view.

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 132. Do one of the following:— If you are planning to enable automatic zooming for the Presenter View, stand

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 14To use a Presenter View:¾ Press one of the Presenter View buttons:— Tight zooms in more closely

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 15Controlling the Camera ManuallyIf you do not want to use automatic camera tracking, you can manually pan, t

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 16To use a camera preset:¾ Press Preset 1 or Preset 2 on the remote control to move the camera to

Using the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 17• Place the camera so that:— It is no more than 50 feet (15 meters) and no closer than 5 feet (1½ meters) f

iiiAbout this GuideThis guide introduces you to the Polycom® PowerCam Presenter™, explains how to configure the system, describes how to use automatic

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter2 - 18— From greater than 35 feet (11 meters) away from the camera, you can face the camera or turn sli

3 - 13Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis chapter contains maintenance information for your Polycom PowerCam Presenter, including how and when to char

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter3 - 2When the battery pack is charging, the battery LED on the top of the locator pack lights up red. A

Maintenance and Troubleshooting3 - 3The following table lists additional automatic camera tracking specifications for the camera:Specification Descri

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter3 - 4Troubleshooting the SystemThe following tables lists some common power, hardware, and camera movem

Maintenance and Troubleshooting3 - 5The system does not respond to the remote control (cont.)Camera inputs and outputs are not connected correctly.Re

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter3 - 6Camera Movement IssuesSymptom Problem Corrective ActionThe camera moves slowlyYou connected or pow

Maintenance and Troubleshooting3 - 7Automatic camera tracking does not properly follow youCamera inputs and outputs are not connected correctly.Refer

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter3 - 8Automatic camera tracking does not properly follow you(cont.)There is an obstruction between you a

Maintenance and Troubleshooting3 - 9Contacting Technical SupportTo contact Polycom Technical Support, go to www.polycom.com/support. You can enter in

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Safety and Regulatory Notices - 1Safety and Regulatory NoticesImportant SafeguardsRead and understand the following instructions before using the syst

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterSafety and Regulatory Notices - 2WARNINGThis product contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack.

Safety and Regulatory NoticesSafety and Regulatory Notices - 3Safety Warnings When Charging the BatteryWARNING1. Be sure to follow the rules listed b

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterSafety and Regulatory Notices - 4License RestrictionsTHE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS CONTAINED OR DESCRIBED HEREI

Safety and Regulatory NoticesSafety and Regulatory Notices - 5EXCLUSIONS. POLYCOM WILL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterSafety and Regulatory Notices - 6Regulatory NoticesWARNINGThis is a Class A product. In a domestic envi

Safety and Regulatory NoticesSafety and Regulatory Notices - 7Konformitätserklärung:Hiermit erklärt Polycom Ltd., dass der Polycom PowerCam Presenter

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterSafety and Regulatory Notices - 8Special Safety InstructionsFollow existing safety instructions and obs

Index – 1IndexAadaptermale RCA to female S-video 1-4S-video gender changer 1-4S-video to RCA 1-4audio, from lapel or lavaliere microphone 3-5automatic

vContents1 Introducing the Polycom PowerCam Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterIndex – 2composite video 2-2, 3-5controller power cable 1-3controller, description of 1-2Ddefault gatew

IndexIndex – 3Polycom web sitefor documentation 1-4for support 3-9powercable for camera 1-3controller power cable 1-3locator pack AC power charger and

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam PresenterIndex – 4Wwarranty information Safety and Regulatory Notices-4web site 1-4, 3-9WINS resolution 2-9WINS

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presentervi3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Maintaining the Sy

1 - 11Introducing the Polycom PowerCam PresenterThe Polycom PowerCam Presenter is an automatic camera tracking device. Its primary components include

User’s Guide for the Polycom PowerCam Presenter1 - 2System ComponentsThese standard components come with the Polycom PowerCam Presenter:Name Component

Introducing the Polycom PowerCam Presenter1 - 3Camera(NTSC or PAL version)The camera has several main functions:• Provides an S-video (PAL or NTSC) o