Table of Contents
- What's in this Guide
- Overview
- Features
- A Quick Look at the RoboTRAK System
- Configuring the Tracking System
- Establishing Communication Between the Cameras
- Setting up the IR and Video Camera Lanyard Shots
- Testing and Fine-Tuning
- Tuning Cheat Sheet
- Setting the IR Camera's Home Position
- Setting the Lanyard Searching Behaviors
- Setting the Presenter Area and Search Area
- Adjusting AGC Gain
- Setting the Tracking Speed: Speed Scaler
- Setting IR Camera Responsiveness: Tracking Sensitivity
- Adjusting the Video Camera Window Width
- Dealing with Stray IR
- Configuring the Video Camera
- Exporting the Configuration
- Web Interface Cheat Sheet
- System Administration
- Presenting with the RoboTRAK System
- Troubleshooting and Care
- Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity
- Warranty Information
- Index
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Configuration and Administration Guide for the
RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System
Document 342-1232 Rev. D
November 2016
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Contents
What's in this Guide 1
Overview 1
Features 1
IR Camera 1
IRSource Lanyard 1
A Quick Look at the RoboTRAK System 2
Front of the IR Camera 2
Lanyard 3
Configuring the Tracking System 4
Establishing Communication Between the Cameras 4
Accessing the IR Camera's Web Interface 4
Loading the Room Configuration File 6
Accessing the Video Camera's Web Interface 7
Assigning Hostnames or IP Addresses to the Cameras 8
Configuring the Video Camera 9
Pairing the Cameras 10
Setting the Video Camera's Standby Behavior 10
Status Indications 11
Setting up the IR and Video Camera Lanyard Shots 12
Viewing the Stream from the IR Camera 12
Storing the IR Camera's Lanyard Shot 13
Storing the Video Camera's Lanyard Shot 15
Testing and Fine-Tuning 17
Tuning Cheat Sheet 18
Setting the IR Camera's Home Position 19
Setting the Lanyard Searching Behaviors 20
Setting the Presenter Area and Search Area 21
Adjusting AGC Gain 23
Setting the Tracking Speed: Speed Scaler 24
Setting IRCamera Responsiveness: Tracking Sensitivity 25
Adjusting the Video Camera Window Width 26
Dealing with Stray IR 27
Configuring the Video Camera 29
Exporting the Configuration 30
Web Interface Cheat Sheet 31
System Administration 32
Security Settings 32
Setting the Room Label Information 33
Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server 33
Pan-Tilt Reset, Reboot, and Factory Reset 34
Reset the Pan and Tilt Motors 34
Reboot the Camera 34
Restore Factory Settings 34
Downloading and Installing Firmware Updates 35
Getting Help 36
Presenting with the RoboTRAK System 37
How It Works 37
Tips for Great Presentations 37
Starting Your Presentation 37
Switching Between Tracking and Camera Presets 37
How the Cameras Behave 38
Tips for Handling and Storing the Lanyard 38
Troubleshooting and Care 39
Status Indications 39
Fault Isolation 39
Operation, Storage, and Care 40
Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity 41
FCC Part 15 Compliance 41
ICES-003 Compliance 41
European Compliance 42
Warranty Information 43
Index 44
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What's in this Guide
This guide provides information on the following topics:
nUnpacking and installing RoboTRAK cameras
nThe camera's physical features and switch settings
nControlling the camera using the IR remote or web interface
nControlling the camera using Telnet or RS-232 commands
nSpecifications
nTroubleshooting and maintenance
nWarranty and compliance/conformity information
For your convenience, this information is also available in smaller, limited-purpose manuals:
nInstallation Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System (unpacking, physical features,
switch settings, installation, initial power-up)
nConfiguration and Administration Guide for the RoboTRAK Presenter Tracking System
(physical features, controlling the camera, troubleshooting, and specifications)
Download manuals, dimensional drawings, and other information from www.vaddio.com/support.
Overview
This guide covers the RoboTRAK presenter tracking system with IR
camera:
nRoboTRAK, North America – 999-7270-000
nRoboTRAK, Europe and UK – 999-7270-001
nRoboTRAK, Australia and New Zealand – 999-7270-009
This system requires a video camera, which is sold and documented
separately. The RoboTRAK system works with RoboSHOT™ series
cameras. Refer to the video camera's documentation for information on how
to connect and configure it.
Features
nIR-based presenter tracking for medium to large rooms
nDesigned for educators, in consultation with educators, using Vaddio's proven, industry-leading
technology
nReliable tracking: Move around, turn your head, invite others to the front of the room... the camera stays
on you
nSwitch between tracking and preset positions
nCamera sold separately – use with the RoboSHOT™ camera of your choice
IR Camera
nSimple configuration and administration using the Vaddio web interface
nAdjust the system's tracking behavior to match the presenter's style
nOperational range of 12 to 50 ft (3.7 to 15.2 m), any height from 6 to 15 ft. (1.8 to 4.6 m)
IRSource Lanyard
nNo belt pack – comfortable, highly wearable design that does not interfere with clothing
nUp to 40 hours of battery power; 25 hours typical
nRecessed switch for full power-down – Conserve battery life during storage; no risk of accidental
actuation
A Quick Look at the RoboTRAK System
This section covers the physical features of the RoboTRAK system:
nIR camera
nTracking Lanyard
The RoboTRAK system requires a video camera as well. You can use any Vaddio RoboSHOT camera as
the video component of the system.
Note
If remote viewing is desired, you must use a video camera that is capable of streaming. These include
RoboSHOT 10 USB, RoboSHOT HD-SDI, and RoboSHOT 20 UHD cameras.
Refer to the documentation for your RoboSHOT camera for detailed information on connections and
camera control.
Front of the IR Camera
nCamera assembly – based on the same reliable hardware as our latest generation of video cameras.
nReflective lens – reduces interference from spurious IR sources. The reflective lens also provides a
simple visual cue that it's not a standard video camera.
nIndicator light – shows the IRcamera's current status.
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Lanyard
Vaddio recommends purchasing a second lanyard as a spare or for smooth transitions between multiple
presenters.
Medallion – Houses charging and control circuitry, switches to standby (low-power)mode when the IR
camera switches to standby.
nButton – On/off switch for IR sources
nIlluminated ring – Visual status indicator directs light toward the wearer,
not the audience
nBattery – Rechargeable Li-ion battery; up to 25 hour battery life, roughly 4
hour charging time
nUSB micro-B charging port – Connect the supplied battery charger
nRecessed power switch – Allows you to turn off the lanyard completely to
extend battery life
Ribbon – Holds the medallion and contains the IRsources.
nStrand of IR LEDs – Provide a characteristic image pattern that the
camera identifies and tracks
nSafety clasp – Automatically releases under tension
Caution
Do not pinch, crease, or stretch the lanyard ribbon. Do not pull the lanyard ribbon to release the clasp. Any
of these will damage the circuitry in the ribbon.
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Configuring the Tracking System
Phases of the configuration process include:
nEstablishing communication between the cameras
nSetting up the lanyard shots for both cameras
nTesting the basic set-up
nFine-tuning the system
Most of these phases include several tasks.
You will need:
nAn assistant to wear the lanyard and move around the room as a presenter would do, or a tablet and wi-
fi access so that you can do this while tuning the system.
nEquipment to view the IP streams from both cameras
nA stream viewer application such as VideoLANVLC Media Player – set caching time to 300 ms for best
results when tuning the system.
Before you start, be sure the lanyard is fully charged and the ring glows blue to indicate it is powered up.
Establishing Communication Between the Cameras
This phase of RoboTRAK configuration includes:
nAccessing the RoboTRAK IR camera's web interface
nAccessing the video camera's web interface
nAssigning camera hostnames (optional)
nPairing the cameras
Accessing the IR Camera's Web Interface
This product is compatible with the current versions of these web browsers:
nChrome®
nFirefox®
nMicrosoft® Internet Explorer®
nSafari®
nMicrosoft® Edge
Older versions of these browsers are likely to work, and other browsers may also work.
If the RoboTRAK IR camera has not already been assigned a hostname or IP address, you will need to
know its default hostname. This information is on a label on the camera's base, and should be copied
before the camera is installed on the camera mount.
If the RoboTRAK system is not installed on a network that is capable of hostname resolution, you will need
to assign static IP addresses to both the IR camera and the video camera. See Assigning Hostnames or IP
addresses to Cameras.
Default IP addresses for the cameras are:
nIR camera: 169.254.1.2
nRoboSHOT series video camera: 169.254.1.1
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To access the IR camera's web interface:
1. Open a new browser tab or window. In the address bar, enter the RoboTRAK IR camera's hostname or
IP address.
If you are doing the initial setup and configuration, use the default hostname. Enter
http:// followed by the RoboTRAK camera's default hostname
(for example, http://vaddio-robotrak-00-1E-C0-90-E5-6F)
to open the web interface. The guest view of the Room UI page opens.
2. Select Admin, and log in. The default password is password.
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Loading the Room Configuration File
SYSTEM PAGE
Do this before you do any set-up or configuration. Loading a configuration will overwrite any configuration
changes you have already made.
Vaddio provides RoboTRAK room configuration files for common room sizes and layouts.
1. On the vaddio.com website, search for RoboTRAK, and go to the main RoboTRAK product page.
2. On the Drawings and Manuals tab, locate the room configuration files. Select the link to download the
file that best matches the room you are setting up.
3. Go to the System page. Under System Utilities, select Import Data and browse to the configuration file
you downloaded. The filename ends in .dat.
4. Confirm that you want to import the data.
5. Log in again after the camera finishes importing the data and reboots.
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Accessing the Video Camera's Web Interface
You can use the same computer or mobile device that you use to access the IR camera's web interface.
Note
If you know the video camera's hostname, you can use it in place of the IP address to access the camera's
web interface.
To access the video camera's web interface before it is paired to the IRcamera:
1. Ensure that the camera's video output is visible on the display.
2. Press and hold the Data Screen button on the remote. After 3 seconds, the room display presents the
information.
3. Open a new browser tab or window and enter http:// followed by the video camera's IP address in
the address bar (for example, http://10.30.200.74) to open its web interface. The guest view of
the Camera Controls page opens.
Note
The camera's web interface may differ from the illustration here.
4. Select Admin, and log in. The default password is password.
To access the video camera's web interface after it is paired to the IRcamera:
On the Pairing page, follow the Device Web Page link.
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Assigning Hostnames or IP Addresses to the Cameras
NETWORKING PAGE
In a network that supports hostname resolution, you can assign a hostname that conforms to the
organization's network policies. Note that the hostname reverts to the default if a factory reset is done.
Assigning a hostname is optional; you can continue to use the cameras' default hostnames.
If the network does not support hostname resolution, assign static IP addresses to both cameras to ensure
that after they are paired, they remain paired.
Note
If you change hostnames or IP addresses after the cameras have been paired, you will need to update the
camera information on the Pairing page. See Pairing the Cameras.
To assign a new hostname:
This is an optional configuration task. Vaddio recommends using the video camera's hostname rather than
its IP address to identify it to the RoboTRAK IR camera, so that the cameras remain paired even if IP
addresses change.
Work with the IT staff to define camera hostnames that conform to network policies.
The procedure for assigning a hostname is the same on both cameras:
1. Go to the Networking page of the web interface.
2. Replace the current hostname with the new hostname.
3. Save the change.
This will end your session. Log in again to continue configuring the system.
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To assign a static IP address:
Work with the IT staff to determine the appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and gateway information.
The procedure for assigning a hostname is the same on both cameras:
1. Go to the Networking page of the web interface.
2. Under Network Interfaces, set the IP address to Static.
3. Enter the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
4. Save the changes.
This will end your session. Log in again to continue configuring the system.
Configuring the Video Camera
You will need to configure the video camera as well as the IR camera. Configuration options vary
somewhat, depending on the camera. Refer to the video camera's manual for configuration tasks. All
manuals are available at support.vaddio.com. They are also available on the product pages of the Vaddio
website.
Key tasks:
nDefine position presets
nEnable IP streaming, if available
Video camera presets typically provide a tighter shot at a specific location – for example the presenter at
the lectern, a close-up of a demonstration, or a wider static shot of the presentation area for multiple
presenters.
Other common configuration tasks:
nSave custom color settings (CCU scenes)
nDefine the room label information
nSet the time zone
You can access the video camera's web interface from the IR camera's Pairing page, using the Device
Web Page link.
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Pairing the Cameras
PAIRING PAGE
This is simplest if you access both cameras' web interfaces from the same computer or mobile device.
Notes
Load the configuration file of your choice before you pair the cameras.
If you plan to assign camera hostnames rather than using the default hostnames, assign them before
pairing the cameras. See Assigning Hostnames to the Cameras.
1. On the video camera's Networking page, select and copy the hostname.
2. On the IR camera's Pairing page, paste the video camera's hostname in the Host/IP Address box. A
check mark and message confirm that the IR camera has recognized the video camera, and can now
control it.
In this illustration, the default hostname is used
Now the cameras are ready for you to set up tracking.
Setting the Video Camera's Standby Behavior
PAIRING PAGE
By default, the video camera remains powered up when the IR camera goes to standby mode. Through the
IR camera's web interface, the operator can switch between tracking and conventional video camera
behavior using the Standby control.
If the video camera will only be used for tracking, check the Standby Connected Cameras box in the
Standby Settings. This provides privacy by ensuring that the video camera does not continue to stream
video when the IR camera is put into standby mode.
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Status Indications
In normal use, the RoboTRAK IR camera's status light will provide more useful information than the video
camera's indicator light.
nGreen – Tracking or waiting at the home position
nBlue – Not in tracking mode (may be at a video camera preset position)
nBlinking green – Searching for the lanyard
nBlinking blue – Not paired or not in contact with the video camera
nPurple – In standby mode or booting
nBlinking yellow – Executing a pan-tilt reset
nYellow – Updating firmware
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Setting up the IR and Video Camera Lanyard Shots
This phase of RoboTRAK configuration includes:
nLoading the appropriate room/distance configuration
nViewing the IP stream from the RoboTRAK IR camera
nFraming the IR camera's lanyard shot
nFraming the video camera's lanyard shot
For the framing tasks and subsequent tuning, someone will need to wear the lanyard and move around in
the area where the presenter will normally be. In this manual, "the presenter" refers to anyone wearing a
lanyard in range of the camera.
Viewing the Stream from the IR Camera
You will need a stream viewer for this. Several stream viewing applications are available; some of us here
at Vaddio like VLC Media Player, which is available free of charge.
1. On the Streaming page, locate the address for the IRcamera's RTSP stream.
2. Open a stream viewer and point it to the streaming URL.
What you see depends on what you are doing in the web interface. It also depends on the room itself.
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Storing the IR Camera's Lanyard Shot
TRACKING PAGE, IR CAMERA SHOT TAB
This shot ensures that tracking is smooth and accurate.
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1. Select Setup mode. The IR stream shows a white rectangle outline at the center of the image. The
lanyard also shows up if the camera is pointing at the presenter. (That's you, if you're the one wearing
the lanyard) .
Fun Fact
If the presenter is in front of a reflective surface such as a display or dry-erase board that is mounted at
a certain angle, the IR image may show a reflection of the IR sources near the lanyard's clasp. This can
resemble glowing eyes.
2. Have the presenter go to exactly where a presenter will normally be when the system is in use. If
presenters are expected to move around a lot (for example, in a demonstration or lab setup), have the
presenter go to a location about halfway between the nearest and farthest presenter distances from the
camera.
3. Have the presenter face the camera directly.
4. On the IRCamera Shot tab of the Tracking page, use the arrow buttons to center the lanyard image side
to side. This keeps the presenter centered in the video shot.
5. Use the zoom controls to adjust the shot so that the lanyard reaches the top and bottom edges of the
framing rectangle without going outside the lines. This ensures smooth, reliable tracking. If the lanyard
is too large in this shot, tracking is likely to be choppy. If it is too small, the IR camera may lose the
lanyard entirely.
Note
In large rooms, it may not be possible to zoom in far enough to frame the lanyard in this way. You may
need to increase the AGC gain for reliable tracking.
6. Select Store Lanyard Shot.
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Storing the Video Camera's Lanyard Shot
TRACKING PAGE, VIDEO CAMERA SHOT TAB
Note
You must store the IR camera's lanyard shot before you do this task.
The video camera does not zoom while tracking. The video lanyard shot ensures that the zoom level is
appropriate and the presenter remains well-framed in the shot when approaching the camera.
The way you set up the shot depends on how presenters will use the room.
Example 1: The presenter typically stays behind a podium or lectern
Example 2: The presenter typically moves across the room and often approaches the audience
Example 3: The presenter typically gives demonstrations that require moving around
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To compose and store the video camera's lanyard shot:
1. Change Tracking Mode to Setup if it is not already in setup mode.
2. Have the presenter go to exactly same place as for the IR lanyard shot.
3. Be sure the lanyard is perfectly framed in the IR image.
4. Using the arrow buttons and zoom controls on the Video Camera Shot tab of the Tracking page,
compose the video shot:
oThe presenter is centered in the shot
oThe shot includes the presenter's knees
oThe shot includes 12 inches (30 cm)or more of space above the presenter's head - the closer the
presenter moves to the camera, the more "head space" is needed in the lanyard shot.
5. Select Store Lanyard Shot.
6. Change Tracking Mode to Tracking.
7. Test the shot by asking the presenter to move toward the cameras. At the nearest part of the
presenter's area, the presenter's face and upper torso should still be in the frame.
8. If the presenter is not well-framed at the closest approach to the cameras, repeat steps 1 through 4, but
compose a wider shot.
9. Test and recompose as needed, until the presenter is framed well at both the closest and most distant
points in the presenter's area.
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Testing and Fine-Tuning
TRACKING PAGE
Basic configuration and tuning – pairing the cameras and setting up the lanyard shots – is enough to make
the system work. As the IR camera tracks the lanyard, the software drives the video camera based on the
IR camera's motion. The tuning process tailors the system's response to the lanyard's motion.
To test the system:
On the Tracking page, set the IR camera to Tracking Mode. This control is available on all tabs of the
Tracking page.
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Ask the presenter to move around in the presentation area, and observe the video camera's tracking
behavior. What needs improvement?
Tuning Cheat Sheet
Many adjustments affect each other, so the tuning process may require some experimenting.
Tracking behavior What it means How to fix it
The presenter is
consistently off-center,
even when not moving.
The IRand video
lanyard shots don't
line up properly
Be sure that the lanyard is exactly centered in the
white rectangle of the IRimage as you store a new
video camera lanyard shot. See Framing the Video
Lanyard Shot.
The IRcamera
pan/tilt is out of
calibration.
Reset the pan/tilt position. See Pan-Tilt Reset,
Reboot, and Factory Reset.
At the closest approach to
the camera, part of the
presenter's face is not in
the frame.
The video camera's
lanyard shot is too
tight.
Store a new video camera lanyard shot, with more
head space than the current one. See Storing the
Video Camera's Lanyard Shot.
The presenter consistently
"outruns" the camera and
moves out of the frame.
Video camera
tracking speed is too
slow.
Slightly increase the speed scalar for the video
camera. See Setting the Tracking Speed.
The video window is
too large.
Make the video window slightly smaller. See
Adjusting the Video Window Width.
The presenter is too
close to the cameras,
and outruns the IR
camera.
Store a new IR lanyard shot, with the IR camera
zoomed out to size the lanyard appropriately. See
Storing the IR Camera's Lanyard Shot.
IR tracking speed is
too slow.
Slightly increase tracking sensitivity. See Setting IR
Camera Responsiveness.
The video camera
constantly makes small
adjustments during the
presentation.
The video window is
too small.
Make the video window slightly larger. See Adjusting
the Video Window Width.
Tracking is interrupted
when the presenter turns
away.
The IRcamera does
not detect enough IR
to recognize the
lanyard.
Be sure the back of the lanyard is not covered by the
presenter's hair or clothing.
Store a new IR lanyard shot, zoomed in from the
existing shot.
Increase AGC gain slightly.
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Setting the IR Camera's Home Position
TRACKING PAGE, TRACKING LIMITS TAB
As with RoboSHOT cameras, you can set a custom home position for the IR camera. It returns to this
position when it is not tracking. A typical home position might be a shot of the presenter's podium or
lectern.
To set the home position:
1. Be sure the See Room option is checked.
2. Use the arrow buttons to aim the IR camera. If necessary, you can reduce the pan speed when the
video shot is close to what you want. This does not affect camera operation during tracking. It only
changes how fast the camera moves in response to the arrow buttons.
3. When the IR image shows the home position you want, select Save Current Pan Position.
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Setting the Lanyard Searching Behaviors
TRACKING PAGE, TRACKING LIMITS TAB AND ADVANCED TAB
When the IR camera does not detect the lanyard for a specified length of time, it begins searching. If it does
not find the lanyard, it moves to its home position.
Default behavior What to change Where to find the
control
Begin searching
after 5 seconds
Increase the time the camera waits before it starts searching:
Max Blind Time slider.
Tracking page,
Advanced tab,
Lanyard Search
area
Stop searching
after 60 seconds
if the lanyard is
not found
Increase or decrease the time the camera searches before it
returns to the IRhome position: Lanyard Search Timeout slider.
Tracking page,
Advanced tab,
Lanyard Search
area
Pan 50° to right
and to left when
searching
Increase or decrease the searching area: Lanyard Search Pan
Limit sliders and Store Left/Store Right buttons.
Note
The search pan limits must be inside the tracking pan limits. See
Setting the Presenter Area: Pan Limits.
Tracking page,
Tracking Limits
tab, Lanyard
Search Pan limits
Search at an
appropriate pan
speed
Select a different speed: Lanyard Search Speed buttons.
For a large room where the presenter is far from the camera, use
the Medium or Slow setting to ensure that the IR camera
recognizes the lanyard. (If it moves too fast, it will just be-bop on
past the presenter.)
Tracking page,
Advanced tab,
Lanyard Search
area
Pan limits and search pan limits may be asymmetric.
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Setting the Presenter Area and Search Area
TRACKING PAGE, TRACKING LIMITS TAB
By default, the IR camera tracks the presenter anywhere within 90° to either side of its straight-ahead (0°)
position. This area is defined by the tracking pan limits. If the IR camera stops detecting the lanyard, it
searches a smaller area, defined by the search pan limits. The default is 50° to either side of the camera's
0° position. This allows the camera to track the presenter anywhere in a large part of the room, but limits the
search to the front of the room.
Narrowing the pan limits can be helpful in excluding sources of unwanted IR.
Both sets of limits can be modified. Right and left limits are independent of each other, but search pan
limits must always be narrower than tracking pan limits.
Example
If you narrow the left side of the presenter area to 45°, you must reduce the search pan limit on the left side
to less than 45°.
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To adjust the IR Tracking Camera Pan Limits or Lanyard Search Pan Limits:
1. Use the pan left and pan right arrows to move the camera to the desired pan limit. The camera position
dot moves along the pan limit indicators.
2. For greater precision, you can reduce the pan speed using the Pan Speed slider – or you can use the
Pan position increment/decrement arrows below the directional controls to dial in the pan position to
within 0.1°.
3. Use the appropriate Store button to save the new pan limit.
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Adjusting AGC Gain
TRACKING PAGE, IRCAMERA SHOT TAB
Skip this adjustment if the IR camera tracks the lanyard reliably.
Do this if these things are true:
nYou are tuning the system for a large room
nIt's not possible to zoom in enough to store an ideal IRcamera lanyard shot – the lanyard is too small in
the shot.
nThe IRcamera has trouble "seeing" the lanyard – tracking is erratic.
If the IRcamera does not track reliably due to the target size, increase the AGC gain using the the AGC
gain slider.
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Setting the Tracking Speed: Speed Scaler
TRACKING PAGE, ADVANCED TAB
The speed scaler controls how quickly the video camera responds when the IRcamera starts moving. The
default value is 0.5 second, which works well for wide shots. For tighter shots, or in cases where the
presenter will get closer to the camera, you may need to reduce this value to keep the presenter in the
frame.
This adjustment differs from the Tracking Sensitivity adjustment, which controls how quickly the IR
camera begins following the lanyard when the presenter moves.
Adjustments:
nIncrease the speed scaler value for wider shots
nDecrease the speed scaler value for tight shots, or if the presenter tends to outrun the camera.
Adjust in increments of 0.05 second for best control.
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Setting IRCamera Responsiveness: Tracking Sensitivity
TRACKING PAGE, SETTINGS AND TUNING TAB
Tracking sensitivity controls how quickly the IRcamera responds to the lanyard's motion. If the presenter
will be relatively close to the camera, sensitivity may need to be increased slightly to ensure accurate
tracking. As the presenter approaches the camera, the lanyard appears larger to the IR camera, and
movements are proportionally larger. The IR camera needs to respond faster so that the presenter does not
move out of the frame.
This adjustment differs from the Speed Scaler adjustment, which controls how quickly the video camera
responds when the IRcamera starts moving.
The default value for sensitivity is 0.24 second. Moving the slider to the right increases sensitivity by
reducing the camera's response time. When changing the tracking sensitivity, adjust in increments of 0.02
second.
Adjustments:
nIncrease sensitivity if the presenter stays relatively close to the camera (for example, in a small
classroom) and the tracking camera lags behind the presenter's movements through the room.
nDecrease sensitivity if the tracking appears jittery or "aggressive."
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Adjusting the Video Camera Window Width
TRACKING PAGE, ADVANCED TAB
People move around as they give their presentations. The system should accommodate natural gestures
and body language without moving, and track only when the presenter is moving through the room. The
video camera window width determines the distance that the presenter can move before the system starts
following.
This adjustment differs from the Tracking Sensitivity and Speed Scaler adjustments, which control camera
response speed.
Adjustments:
nIf the cameras move every time the presenter moves, or there seems to be too much camera
movement, increase the width of the video camera window.
nIf the system is sluggish in responding to motion and the presenter moves out of the frame, decrease
the width of the video camera window.
The default setting for the video frame is 16%. Make any needed adjustments in increments of 4%. The
window must always be wider than it is tall, to ensure that the camera tilts appropriately.
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Dealing with Stray IR
TRACKING PAGE, TRACKING LIMITS AND ADVANCED TABS
The RoboTRAK system is designed for environments without stray IR, but tuning can compensate for a
limited amount of certain types of stray IR.
The IRcamera's web interface provides adjustments to compensate for IR interference. These
adjustments may help in cases where the stray IR is significantly less intense than the IR from the lanyard.
They will not help if the room is flooded with IR.
Stray IR Mitigation Cheat Sheet
Problem Adjustment Over-adjusting looks
like...
Light fixtures emit
significant IR
Mask top area – increase. (Tracking page, Tracking Limits
tab)
Tracking may become
erratic when the
presenter is far from
the camera.
Reflective tabletops
or other objects near
the bottom of the
frame
Mask bottom area - increase. (Tracking page, Tracking
Limits or Advanced tab)
Tracking stops when
the presenter
approaches the
camera.
Bright area
(IRbloom)
Max bright pixels - decrease. (Tracking page, Advanced
tab)
Tracking may become
erratic.
If the problem is near the edge of the presentation area:
reduce IR tracking pan limits on the appropriate side to
exclude the stray IR. (Tracking page, Tracking Limits tab)
You may also need to reduce the lanyard search pan limit
on the same side. Lanyard search pan limits must always
be inside the area defined by the IRtracking camera pan
limits.
Part of the presenter's
preferred area may be
out of tracking range.
Camera tracks a
reflection of the
lanyard
Brightness threshold - increase. (Tracking page,
Advanced tab)
Tracking may become
erratic.
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Tracking page, Tracking Limits tab: Mask top and bottom areas, change pan limits
Tracking page, Advanced tab: Adjust brightness threshold and max bright pixels, mask top and bottom
areas
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Configuring the Video Camera
You will need to configure the video camera as well as the IR camera. Configuration options vary
somewhat, depending on the camera. Refer to the video camera's manual for configuration tasks. All
manuals are available at support.vaddio.com. They are also available on the product pages of the Vaddio
website.
Key tasks:
nDefine position presets
nEnable IP streaming, if available
Video camera presets typically provide a tighter shot at a specific location – for example the presenter at
the lectern, a close-up of a demonstration, or a wider static shot of the presentation area for multiple
presenters.
Other common configuration tasks:
nSave custom color settings (CCU scenes)
nDefine the room label information
nSet the time zone
You can access the video camera's web interface from the IR camera's Pairing page, using the Device
Web Page link.
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Exporting the Configuration
SYSTEM PAGE
Now that you have everything working exactly the way you want it to, save your work.
To export the RoboTRAK configuration:
On the System page, select Export Data. The configuration file downloads to your computer. Its filename is
the camera's hostname, with the file extension .dat.
Note
The RoboTRAK IR camera cannot import a .dat file that was exported from a different version of software
than what is currently installed. Example: You cannot export the configuration from a RoboTRAK camera
and import it to another one that is using an older or newer firmware version.
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Web Interface Cheat Sheet
Where to find the controls you need right now.
What do you need? Go to this screen
Set the RoboTRAK IRcamera in standby mode, or
bring it out of standby
Room UI
Stop or resume tracking; use the video camera's
presets
Room UI
Associate the video camera with the RoboTRAK IR
camera
Pairing
View network information about the video camera Pairing
Set up the lanyard shots Tracking
Set up tracking behavior Tracking
Tune the cameras to the room Tracking
Store the video camera's presets Do this in the video camera's web
interface (access from the Device Web
Page link on the Pairing page)
Recall the video camera's presets Room UI
IRcamera streaming settings Streaming
IP settings
nHostname
nDHCP or static addressing
nStatic: IP address, subnet mask, gateway
Networking
Access management
nGuest access
nAccount passwords
Security
Time zone and NTP server (source for system
time/date)
Networking
Diagnostic logs Diagnostics
Information about the camera location Room Labels
Helpdesk phone number for end users Room Labels
Vaddio Technical Support contact information Help
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System Administration
This section covers basic system administration tasks:
nSecurity settings
nSetting the room label information
nSpecifying time zone and NTP server
nPan-tilt reset, reboot, and factory reset
nDownloading and installing firmware updates
nGetting help
These tasks are nearly identical to the corresponding system administration tasks for the video camera.
The exception is the pan-tilt reset task, which is unique to the RoboTRAK IR camera.
Security Settings
SECURITY PAGE
Things you can do on this screen:
nAllow people to access the Camera Control screen without logging on (Allow Guest Access)
nSet whether inactive sessionslog off automatically or not
nChange the password for the admin account (default is password)
nChange the password for the user account (default is password)
For security, Vaddio recommends changing the account passwords on both cameras. The Security page
for the RoboSHOT video camera is nearly identical to the RoboTRAK Security page.
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Setting the Room Label Information
ROOM LABELS PAGE
To display the organization name, room name and phone number, and the number for in-house A/V support,
enter this information on the Room Labels screen.
Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server
NETWORKING PAGE
1. To make the time zone and NTP server editable, enable Automatic NTP Updating.
2. Select the desired time zone from the list.
3. If desired, specify the NTP server to use. Otherwise, use the default.
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Pan-Tilt Reset, Reboot, and Factory Reset
SYSTEM PAGE, SYSTEM UTILITIES AND CAMERA UTILITIES
Reset the Pan and Tilt Motors
Unlike Vaddio RoboSHOT cameras, the RoboTRAK IR camera's pan and tilt information can occasionally
become inaccurate – for example, if the camera is jostled during operation. To recalibrate the 0° position for
the pan and tilt motors, select Pan-Tilt Reset.
Reboot the Camera
This can help if the camera stops responding as you expect. In the System Utilities section, select Reboot.
Restore Factory Settings
Occasionally it’s easiest to just start over. To restore the original factory settings…select Restore Factory
Settings.
Caution
Factory reset will erase camera pairing information and the room configuration that you loaded, and
overwrite everything else you have customized. Following this operation, you will need to configure and
tune the system from scratch.
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Downloading and Installing Firmware Updates
SYSTEM PAGE
The RoboTRAK IR camera and the RoboSHOT video camera use the same procedure for firmware
updates.
1. Locate the link to download the camera's firmware update from the website, and select it. It's with the
link for the release notes.
2. Select Choose File, browse to the firmware update file that you downloaded, and select it. The filename
ends with .p7m.
The screen then displays the filename beside the Choose File button.
3. OPTIONAL: Select Export Data to save a copy of the camera's current configuration. You probably
won't need it, but it could save time if you need to roll back the update.
Note
The RoboTRAK IR camera cannot import a .dat file that was exported from a different version of
software than what is currently installed. Example: You cannot export the configuration from a
RoboTRAK camera and import it to another one that is using an older or newer firmware version.
4. Select Begin Firmware Update. A confirmation dialog box opens.
5. Please READ the information in the dialog box and be sure you understand it. It's boring, but it could
save you a lot of time and aggravation.
6. When you are ready to start the update, select Continue. A progress message box opens and the
indicator light on the front of the camera turns yellow to show the firmware update is in progress. The
process may take a few minutes.
7. If the update process presents warnings or error messages, read them carefully.
When the update is complete, the camera restarts. This logs you out of the web interface.
Contact Vaddio technical support if you encounter any problems with the update.
Caution
Do not remove power or reset the camera while the indicator is yellow, showing a firmware update in
progress. Interrupting a firmware update can make the camera unusable.
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Getting Help
HELP PAGE
If you can't resolve an issue using your superior troubleshooting skills (and maybe the Troubleshooting
information in this manual), we are here to help.
You’ll find information for contacting Vaddio Technical Support on the Help screen.
Your technical support representative may ask you to download the diagnostic log.
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Presenting with the RoboTRAK System
This section covers:
nHow it works
nTips for great presentations
nStarting your presentation
nSwitching between tracking and camera presets
nCamera behaviors
nTips for handling and storing the lanyard
How It Works
Elements of the tracking system:
nIR source – The presenter wears an infrared signal source on a
lanyard.
nIR camera – Follows the lanyard and directs the video camera.
nVideo Camera (sold separately) – Follows the IR camera. Any
RoboSHOT camera may be used as the video component of the
RoboTRAK system.
Tips for Great Presentations
As the presenter, you can do these things to get the most out of the
RoboTRAK presenter tracking system.
nWear the IR lanyard outside your clothing. The IR camera needs to "see" the IR emitters in the lanyard
to identify it when tracking starts.
nBe sure the back of the lanyard is clearly visible, not tucked under your collar or hair. This allows the
IRcamera to continue tracking you when you turn around.
nIf you are moving and the light on the IR camera starts blinking green, the IRcamera has lost you. Be
sure the lanyard is visible over your clothing and hair.
nStay at least 12 feet (3.7 m) from the cameras. The video camera does not zoom as you move around
the room.
nIf you are co-presenting with another person, it is helpful for both of you to have lanyards. Ensure
smooth transitions by turning off your lanyard as your co-presenter turns on their own.
nWhen you invite others to the front of the room, be sure they do not block the line of sight between the
IR camera and your lanyard.
Starting Your Presentation
Be sure the light on the IRcamera is green, meaning the system is in tracking mode. Then press the button
at the center of the medallion to turn it on, and walk in front of the IR camera. The system starts tracking
you immediately.
Switching Between Tracking and Camera Presets
Some rooms are set up with video camera presets – shots that have been set up in advance, such as
na tight shot of each dry-erase board in the classroom
na close-up of the lab apparatus for a demonstration
na wide shot of the entire front of the room
Check with your A/V staff to find out whether your RoboTRAK system uses presets, and how to use them
if they are available to you.
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How the Cameras Behave
If the cameras are doing this... It means...
Both cameras are pointed in the same
direction. They are not moving. The light on
the IR camera is green.
The cameras are ready to track.
To start tracking, turn on your lanyard.
Both cameras are moving together, and the
light on the IR camera is green.
The cameras are tracking.
The cameras are pointed in different
directions. The lights on both cameras are
blue.
The video camera is on a camera preset or tracking mode is
turned off.
The IR camera pans and its light blinks
green. The video camera does not move.
The IR camera is searching for the lanyard ribbon.
Check to be sure nothing is covering or obscuring the
lanyard ribbon – especially in the back. The entire length of
the ribbon contains IR sources.
After the IR camera searches, its light turns
green and the video camera follows its
movements.
The IR camera found the lanyard when it searched, and it is
tracking again.
After the IR camera searches, its light turns
green. Both cameras move to the home
position and stop.
The IRcamera did not find the lanyard when it searched.
The cameras are now "parked" at the home position and
ready to track.
This happens when you turn off the lanyard.
The IR camera's light is blinking blue. The IRcamera is unable to communicate with the video
camera. Contact your A/V team for help.
Tips for Handling and Storing the Lanyard
Please handle the lanyard with care. Both the medallion and the ribbon contain electronic components that
can be damaged if handled roughly.
nWhen you take off the lanyard, slip it over your head rather than using the
safety clasp.
nDo not bend the lanyard ribbon where it joins the medallion.
nCoil the ribbon loosely. Pinching or creasing it will damage it.
nConnect the lanyard to its charging cable at the end of each day.
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Troubleshooting and Care
Stuff happens – we get it. Use this section to determine whether it's time to call Vaddio Technical Support.
For details on camera interactions during normal use, see How the Cameras Behave.
For issues with tracking, see the diagnostic tables in Dealing with Stray IR and Testing and Fine-Tuning.
Status Indications
When the cameras don't behave as you expect, check the indicator lights. In the RoboTRAK system, the
IRcamera's light provides the best troubleshooting guidance.
RoboTRAK IR camera:
nGreen – Tracking or waiting at the home position
nBlue – Not in tracking mode (may be at a video camera preset position)
nBlinking green – Searching for the lanyard
nBlinking blue – Not paired or not in contact with the video camera
nPurple – In standby mode or booting
nBlinking yellow – Executing a pan-tilt reset
nYellow – Updating firmware
Fault Isolation
What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct
Nothing.
The light on the front is off.
No power to the camera Check the cables:
nPower cable from the PoE splitter
nCat-5 cable from the PoE+ power
injector to the splitter
Check the wall outlet to see if it
powers another item such as a cell
phone charger.
Possible hardware issue:
nPoE splitter
nPoE+ power injector
nCamera
Contact Vaddio Technical Support.
Can't access the IR camera's
web interface
The camera is not at the
specified IP address or using
the specified hostname.
Be sure you have entered the IP
address or hostname correctly.
Can't view the stream from the
IR camera.
Streaming is not enabled. Enable streaming on the Streaming
page in the web interface.
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What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct
RoboTRAK IRcamera can't find
the video camera
Cameras are not paired Enter or update the video camera's
hostname (or static IP address) on
the Pairing page.
Ensure that the video camera is
connected to the network.
Video camera does not respond
to preset requests from the IR
camera
The requested preset has not
been saved on the video camera
Take the system out of tracking
mode. Then use the video camera's
IR remote or web interface to save
the desired presets.
Video camera does not zoom
while tracking
This is normal.
Operation, Storage, and Care
For smears or smudges on any component of the system, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. Use a lens cleaner
on the lens. Do not use any abrasive chemicals.
Keep this system away from food and liquids.
Do not operate or store the device under any of the following conditions:
nTemperatures above 40°C (104°F) or below 0°C (32°F)
nHigh humidity, condensing or wet environments
nInclement weather
nSevere vibration
nDry environments with an excess of static discharge
nOutside a spacecraft during or after launch
Do not attempt to take any component of this system apart. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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Compliance Statements and Declarations of Conformity
Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15 (15.107, 15.109), Subpart B Class A
ICES-003, Issue 54: 2012 Class A
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Class A
EN 55022: December 2010 Class A
EN 55024: November 2010 Class A
KN22 2008 (CISPR 22: 2006) Class A
KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) Class A
IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 Safety
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013 Safety
FCC Part 15 Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15, Subpart B, of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission
compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ICES-003 Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’emet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministère des Communications
du Canada.
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European Compliance
This product has been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility under the EMC Directive for Emissions
and Immunity and meets the requirements for a Class A digital device. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Standard(s) To Which Conformity Is Declared:
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 55022: December 2010 Conducted and Radiated Emissions
EN 55024: November 2010 Immunity
EN 61000-4-2: 1995 + Amendments A1: 1998 + A2: 2001 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008 Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4: 2004 + Corrigendum 2006 Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5: 2006 Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6: 2009 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-8: 2010 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11: 2004 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and
Fluctuations
KN22 2008 (CISPR 22: 2006) Conducted and Radiated Emissions
KN24 2008 (CISPR 24: 1997 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2002) IT Immunity Characteristics
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Interrupts and
Fluctuations
IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1: 2009 + Am 2: 2013 Safety
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2:
2013 Safety
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Warranty Information
See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on support.vaddio.com for complete details.
Hardware* warranty: Two (2) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Vaddio manufactured
products.Vaddio warrants its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of two years from the day of purchase, to the original purchaser, if Vaddio receives notice of such
defects during the warranty.Vaddio, at its option, will repair or replace products that prove to be
defective.Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or
equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
Exclusions:The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance by the customer, customers applied software or interfacing, unauthorized modifications or
misuse, mishandling, operation outside the normal environmental specifications for the product, use of the
incorrect power supply, modified power supply or improper site operation and maintenance.OEM and
special order products manufactured by other companies are excluded and are covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Vaddio Customer Service:Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the
unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or
products.The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the
customer prior to repair.All components must be returned for testing as a complete unit.Vaddio will not
accept responsibility for shipment after it has left the premises.
Vaddio Technical Support:Vaddio technicians will determine and discuss with the customer the criteria
for repair costs and/or replacement. Vaddio Technical Support can be contacted by email at
support@vaddio.com or by phone at one of the phone numbers listed on support.vaddio.com.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number:Before returning a product for repair or replacement
request an RMA from Vaddio’s technical support.Provide the technician with a return phone number, e-
mail address, shipping address, product serial numbers and original purchase order number.Describe the
reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase. See the General RMA Terms and Procedures
section for more information. RMAs are valid for 30 days and will be issued to Vaddio dealers only.End
users must return products through Vaddio dealers. Include the assigned RMA number in all
correspondence with Vaddio.Write the assigned RMA number clearly on the shipping label of the box when
returning the product.All products returned for credit are subject to a restocking charge without
exception.Special order product are not returnable.
Voided varranty:The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the
product has been disassembled or damaged through misuse, accident, modifications, use of incorrect
power supply, use of a modified power supply or unauthorized repair.
Shipping and handling:Vaddio will not pay for inbound shipping transportation or insurance charges or
accept any responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit.Vaddio will pay for outbound
shipping, transportation, and insurance charges for all items under warranty but will not assume
responsibility for loss and/or damage by the outbound freight carrier.If the return shipment appears
damaged, retain the original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier.Contact your carrier
immediately.
Products not under warranty: Payment arrangements are required before outbound shipment for all out of
warranty products.
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Index
A
accessing the video camera's web interface 7
additional products required 2
adjustments 17-28
home position 19
IR camera gain 23
presenter distance 25
room size 23-24
search behavior 20
search limits 21-22
stray IR mitigation 27-28
tracking limits 21-22
tracking sensitivity 25
tracking speed 24
video window width 26
admin login 4-5, 7
AGC gain 23
anatomy of the camera 2
anatomy of the lanyard 3
area to search 20
B
backing up the configuration 30
browser compatibility 4
C
camera behavior during presentations 38
camera sensitivity 23
cheat sheet 18, 27, 31, 38
camera behavior 38
IR mitigation 27
tuning 18
web interface 31
cleaning 40
compatibility, browsers 4
compensating for stray IR 27-28
configuration, exporting 30
contacting Vaddio Technical Support 36
custom home position 19
D
default password 5
default settings, restoring 34
Diagnostics page 36
dowloading the room configuration file 6
E
equipment for installation and tuning 4
F
factory defaults, restoring 34
fault isolation 39
fine-tuning 17-26
firmware update 35
G
gain, IR camera 23
H
help 36
Help page 36
home position 19
hostname 4, 8, 10
assigning 8
default 4
I
idle position 19
idle session timeout 32
importing the room configuration file 6
indicator lights 11, 38-39
instructions for presenting 37
IP address 4, 8-9
default 4
static, assigning 8-9
IR camera response time 25
IR camera sensitivity 23
IR lanyard shot 13
IR mitigation 27-28
IR stream 12, 14
L
lanyard 3, 37-38
charging 38
handling 3, 38
wearing 37
lanyard shot 12-16
IR camera 13-14
video camera 15-16
layouts, room 15
limits 21-22, 28
search 21-22
tracking 21-22
login 4, 7, 32
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N
Networking page 8-9, 33
NTP server 33
O
operating environment 40
P
pairing cameras 10
Pairing page 7, 9-10, 29
pan limits 20-22, 28
search 21-22
tracking 21-22
pan/tilt recalibration 34
passwords 4, 7, 32
changing 32
default 4-5, 7
precautions 3, 38
for handling the lanyard 3, 38
presentation, starting 37
presenter's style 15
presenter area 15, 21
presenter information 37
product returns and repairs 43
Q
quick reference 18, 27, 31, 38
camera behavior 38
IR mitigation 27
tuning 18
web interface 31
R
rebooting the camera 34
recalibrating pan and tilt 34
requirements 4
configuration 4
response time 24-25
IR camera 25
video camera 24
restoring default settings 34
room configuration file 6
Room Labels page 33
room layouts 15
room size adjustments 24
S
saving the configuration 30, 35
search area 20-21
search behavior 20
search speed 20
Security page 32
sensitivity 23, 25
IR 23
tracking 25
setup mode 14
solving problems 39
speed 20, 24
search 20
tracking 24
standby behavior 10
starting a presentation 37
static IP address 8
storage environment 40
stray IR 21, 27-28
excluding 21, 27-28
stream viewer 12
Streaming page 12
streaming URL 12
supported web browsers 4
System page 6, 30, 34-35
T
technical support 36
temperature, operating and storage 40
theory of operation 37
time to search 20
time to wait before searching 20
time zone 33
tips for presenting 37
tracking 13, 15, 17, 20-21, 24-25
basic setup 13, 15
limits 20-21
mode 17
sensitivity 25
speed 24
Tracking page 13, 15-17, 19-26, 28
troubleshooting 39
tuning 12-13, 15-19, 21-26
V
video camera 7, 9-10, 15-16, 29
accessing web interface 7, 9, 29
lanyard shot 15-16
pairing to the IR camera 10
required configuration tasks 9, 29
standby 10
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video shot 15
W
warranty 43
web browsers supported 4
web interface 4-5, 7-10, 12-13, 16-17, 19-26,
28-30, 32-36
accessing 4-5, 15
default password 7
Diagnostics page 36
guest access 32
Help page 36
Networking page 8-9, 33
Pairing page 7, 9-10, 29
Room Labels page 33
Security page 32
Streaming page 12
System page 6, 30, 34-35
Tracking page 13, 15-17, 19-26, 28
video camera, accessing 7
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RoboTRAK, RoboSHOT, and Vaddio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaddio. All other
trademarks in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2016 Vaddio. All rights reserved.
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