CAM540 User Manual
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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WARNING To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Warranty will be void if any unauthorized modifications are done to the product. Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock. Use correct power supply voltage to avoid damaging camera. Do not place the camera where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug. Hold the bottom of the camera with both hands to move the camera.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................................... 1 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 1 Product Introduction ................................................................................................ 2 Camera ............................................................................................................ 2 Remote Control ...............
AVer PTZApp ........................................................................................................ 14 Install AVer PTZApp ...................................................................................... 14 Use AVer PTZApp ......................................................................................... 14 Set the Camera Number ............................................................................... 19 Hotkey Control .................................................
Package Contents Camera Remote controller AAA Batteries Power Adapter Power plus* USB Cable Quick Guide USB type-A to type-C adapter (For US only) / Screws for mount L-Mount Bracket * The power cord will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
Product Introduction Camera (6) (1) (2) (3) (4)(5) (1) IR sensor (5) Reset button (2) Power port (6) Kensington Lock (3) RS232 port (7) Screw hole for mounting (4) USB port 2 (7)
Remote Controller Name Function 1. Camera select One remote can control up to 3 AVer VC/CAM. Use AVer PTZApp sets number associated with each camera, select which camera you like to control on the remote. 2. Camera direction control Use the direction button on the remote to control the direction of the camera. Press the direction button to move the camera or press and hold for continuous pan or tilt. 3. SmartFrame One-click automatic FOV adjustment to fit all participants. 4.
Name Function 6. Preset Press to get back to “home” position that user has set. To save the camera at the desired position, press and hold the preset button until the "saved message" is displayed on the PTZApp video screen or other video apps. Select preset position button 0 to 9 to save. Press “preset” + “preset position button” (0 ~ 9) will move the camera to the saved position. 7. Preset position Preset position button is used in conjunction with the Preset button to save positions.
Installation Device Connection 1. Use USB cable to connect the CAM540 to your PC/laptop (refer to diagram above). 2. Connect the power to the CAM540; power indicator will light up and camera head will rotate. 3. Install AVer PTZApp on laptop or PC that is connected with CAM540. The app can be used to adjust and setup the parameters of the camera (refer to the section of AVer PTZApp) 4.
Wall Mount Installation 1. According to below figure to drill the hole on the wall where the user wants to mount the camera. 97.5mm(3.84”) 4 - Ø5.5mm(Ø0.22”) 58mm(2.28”) 2. Secure the wall mount bracket on the wall within screws.
3. Secure the screw to the camera. Don’t screw tight, leave some space for later installation. 4. Install the camera to the wall mount bracket. 5. Connect the necessary cables to the camera. [Note] You may use cable ties to organizer cables.
6. Secure the camera with screws; please follow the order as figure shown to secure the camera.
Celling Mount and Switch Box Installation The camera can be mounted on the celling, please refer the following steps. 1. Secure the screw on to the camera. Don’t screw tight, leave some space for later installation. 2. Place the camera to the wall mount bracket. 3. Connect the necessary cables to the camera. [Note] You may use cable ties to organizer cables.
1 2 4. Secure the camera with screws; please follow the order as figure shown to secure the camera. 5. Refer to the figure shown which the holes to secure the wall mount bracket with camera to the celling. For the switch box installation, refer to the figure shown to secure the wall mount bracket to the switch box. Then, refer to wall mount installation steps.
Secure USB Cable Install the cable first and secure the cable.
RS232 Connection Through the RS232 connection, the user can control the camera unit.
Make a Video Call 1. Make sure CAM540 and PC/laptop are well connected and power is on. 2. Run your video application (SkypeTM, Microsoft ® LyncTM, Google HangoutsTM, Cisco WebEx® , GoToMeetingTM, WebRTC, TrueConf, V-Cube, U-meeting and etc.) on your PC or laptop. 3. Set the CAM540 camera as the primary camera for your video application (refer to your video application user guide). You can now make your call. 4. The CAM540 is a plug-and-play conference camera.
AVer PTZApp Install AVer PTZApp Please go to http://www.aver.com/download-center to download the AVer PTZApp. After downloading, double-click on the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Use AVer PTZApp 1. To run your video application, a plug-in request will be displayed on your video application interface. Click on it to accept the plug-in; your video application can now be control by AVer PTZApp and remote control. 2.
a. Currently selected device: This field displays currently selected VC or CAM device controlled by PTZApp. If you have more than one AVer VC or CAM devices connected to this PC/Mac PTZApp is running, you can click on the drop-down list to select other AVer VC or CAM device. b. Function icon: Click it to switch to the function’s page. - PTZ: To control the camera direction, zoom in and out, and to enable/disable the backlight compensation during your video call.
- Diagnostic Utility: To display the S/W and F/W version and the devices connection status. You can also update the firmware of the camera. c. Minimize: Minimize the app to system tray. To quit the application, right-click the icon on the system tray and select “Quit”. d. : Click icon will launch the browser and connect to the AVer PTZApp web page.
e. (Camera): Click it to view the camera live view. Click the camera icon again to close the camera live view. If the live video did not appear, please check the camera and the laptop/PC connection to make sure all are corrected and well connected. Normal f. Un-normal Connection diagnostic: Display devices connection status. If the AVer PTZApp has detected that camera and laptop/PC are not connected well, the diagram will display an “?” on the camera to indicate the connection has a problem.
g. Test Camera: Click the “Test Camera” to check the camera video display status. You can adjust the camera direction and view of the zoom in/out. To leave the page, click the Abort Diagnostic button. h. Update Now: Allows the user to update the CAM540 camera’s firmware. 1. Click” Update Now”. 2. A dialog will display the current firmware version and available new firmware version (internet connection is required). 3. To auto update, click “Auto Update” and update process will start.
i. Troubleshooting: collect more system information for troubleshooting before you contact AVer technical support. Set the Camera Number With multiple cameras connection, users can set each camera to buttons 1 to 3 on the remote control. 1. If PTZApp detects computer connects to multiple VC/CAM, you can select which camera you like to control through the dropdown list. 2. Next, Click Change Binding button. 1 3. Select which camera number of remote control it maps to. 4.
Hotkey Control Enable hotkey control to use keyboard control camera’s movement and backlight. 1. Select “Settings” 2. Set Hotkey Control to “On”. 1 2 3.
Home / Sleep Position Home Position: There are three options: Last operating position/Factory central position/ Preset 0 Sleep Position: There are two options -- Factory sleep position/ Preset 9 If the camera idles for more than 3 minutes, it will enter sleep mode. ADDR / Protocol/Baud Rate These settings are related to RS232 functions. Please choose the corresponding value while connecting with external control panels. OpenGL The default setting is Off.
Install EZLive Please go to http://www.aver.com/download-center to download the AVer EZLive software. After downloading, double-click on the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Use AVer EZLive During a video call, EZLive can help user to do: (1) Camera ePTZ (2) Volume control for the speaker connected (3) Capture camera’s still images (4) Record video (5) Live stream to Youtube, Livehouse.in, USTREAM…etc.
