INSTALLATION AND USERS GUIDE ™ VADDIO™ AUTOTRAK™ 2.0 Camera Tracking System featuring Automatic Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Tracking Part Numbers: AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System: North America 999-7250-000: AutoTrak 2.0-Dual HD-18 Kit with Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI Interface-North America 999-7260-000: AutoTrak 2.0-HD-18 & HD-20 Kit with Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI Interface-North America AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System: International 999-7250-001: AutoTrak 2.
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AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System AutoTrak 2.0 System Overview The AutoTrak 2.0 System is an IR tracking system that consists of an IR lanyard attached to a rechargeable Lithium Ion Belt Pack that is worn by a presenter or instructor. Within the lanyard’s cloth cover, there are fifteen (15) 850nm wavelength IR LEDs on a flat flex circuit that emit IR light that is tracked by a HD-18 PTZ IR Reference Camera with special IR filters. The IR position is relayed to the AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Important Safeguards: Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Use only the power supply provided with the system. supply will void any and all warranties.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System UNPACKING: Carefully remove all of the parts for the AutoTrak 2.0 999-7250-001 (Int’l) Dual HD-18 Kit with Quick Connect DVI/HDMI Interface) packaging: One (1) AutoTrak 2.0 CPU (closed system preloaded with AutoTrak 2.0 software and video card) One (1) Euro Power Cord for AutoTrak 2.0 CPU One (1) UK Power Cord for AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System AutoTrak 2.0 Components: AutoTrak 2.0 CPU Note: The AutoTrak 2.0 CPU may be subject to change in cosmetics due to the extraordinarily turbulent nature of the PC industry, parts availability and model year upgrades. If changes are made, Vaddio will be certain to make changes in the documentation accordingly. The AutoTrak 2.0 CPU is a 1-RU rack mount computer that will come preloaded with the AutoTrak 2.0 software.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System The IR Lanyard and Belt Pack for use with the AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking Systems: 999-7250-000 and 999-7260-000 North America 999-7250-001 and 999-7260-001 International ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ④ ③ ② ① 1) IR Lanyard: Cloth covered flat flex circuit with IR LEDs terminates at the Central Medallion Note: Do not fold the Lanyard Necklace at any time as it contains a flexible circuit that may cease to work if the necklace is hard folded.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Belt Pack Control Panel ① ⑤ ② ③ ④ 1) Lanyard Cable Connector (5-pin mini XLR - M): Plug the cable attached to the Lanyard into the mini XLR connector to allow audio to be received by the Belt Pack and for power to be provided to the IR LEDs in the Lanyard. 2) Radio: This LED indicates an active radio link with the EasyTalk AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface. Solid blue LED indicates connection with the AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Belt Pack Views: ① ④ ⑤ ③ ② ⑥ Belt Pack and Battery Compartment: 1) Removable Battery Compartment Cover: To open, carefully press down at the top of the Removable Battery Cover near the center of the small opening and slide the cover downward. To replace the Removable Battery Cover, start sliding the cover on at the bottom of the Battery Pack Compartment and slide cover upward to the top to the small opening until the cover latches in place.
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AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Optional: AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface for AutoTrak 2.0 Systems: 998-7230-000: EasyTalk AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface-North America 998-7230-001: EasyTalk AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface-International Front Panel Controls ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ 1) Power ON/OFF: This switch turns the power for the AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface on or off. To use, push the power button until the blue LED is lit and the system is ready for operation.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Optional: AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface/Rear Panel Connections ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ 1) 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp Power Connector: The 5.5mm OD and 2.5mm ID power connector should be plugged into the PowerRite power supply provided by Vaddio. Use of any unauthorized power supplies will void any and all warranties. 2) RS-232 Control: The DB-9 female connector is provided for 3rd party control systems using the Wireless Audio Interface Application Protocol Interface (API).
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System 4) GPIO Port: The GPIO Port provides the ability to interface with external control systems. Inputs are logic level low. Output is an open collector. Pin Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Power (12 VDC) Mute Toggle (Input) Mute Status (Output) Volume Up (Input) Volume Down (Output) Not Used Ground 5) USB Type B Connector: This connector is used to interface with the Host PC for soft-client codec type applications.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Basic System Configuration 1: AutoTrak 2.0 999-7250-000 Dual HD-18 Kit with Quick Connect DVI/HDMI Interface (North America Only) AutoTrak 2.0 IR Lanyard, attached cable, Rechargeable Belt Pack and 1-inch RP-SMA AutoTrak 2.0 Quick-Connect Box 998-1105-020 HD-18 IR Reference Camera with Adapters and Filters Cat-5e Power to EZ Port CVBS BNC to RCA Composite Video feed to AutoTrak 2.0 Note: Belt Pack is capable of transmitting Wireless Mic Audio at 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Basic System Configuration 2: AutoTrak 2.0 999-7260-000 HD-18 IR Reference Camera and HD-20 Tracking Camera Kit with Quick Connect DVI/HDMI Interface (North America Only) AutoTrak 2.0 IR Lanyard, attached cable, Rechargeable Belt Pack and 1-inch RP-SMA AutoTrak 2.0 Quick-Connect Box 998-1105-020 HD-18 IR Reference Camera with Adapters and Filters Cat-5e Power to EZ Port CVBS BNC to RCA Composite Video feed to AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System The AutoTrak 2.0 CPU, Camera and Software Operating Instructions The AutoTrak 2.0 CPU is a 1-RU rack mount computer that comes preloaded with the AutoTrak 2.0 software. It is a closed system based on a Linux operating system. One More Time: The AutoTrak 2.0 CPU is a computer running a Linux OS. Please do not remove power from the AutoTrak 2.0 CPU without first shutting the system down, as you would any other business computer.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Installing the PTZ Cameras The IR Reference Camera requires two (2) Cat-5e cables run from the head-end equipment; one for composite video and power, and one for control.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Note: If AutoTrak 2.0 CPU green light is blinking (which indicates standby mode), restart system by: Turn the rear mounted Power Switch OFF for a few seconds and then back ON - or - remove CPU power and then restore it - or - push the recessed Restart Button for a few seconds and then release it. 3) Plug the IR Reference Camera into a monitor for set-up purposes.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System 8) With the Tracking Camera plugged into a monitor, select the Presets① Tab and then the Tracking Camera② Tab. Adjust the Position③ buttons and the Zoom④ buttons to tilt/zoom the camera to the desired presenter framing. Set the zoom position and the tilt angle of the Tracking Camera and click on the Save Preset Button⑤ to store the System Tracking Preset. The Load⑥ button is for recalling a previously saved preset.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System 9) On the Tuning① / Tracking② Camera page, Camera Select③ automatically detects the camera being used as the Tracking Camera. The auto-detect choices are between the HD-18 and HD-20. 10) The Iris④ control allows the user to set the specific f-stop (iris value) of the camera for challenging lighting environments or use the system in Automatic mode. The system will auto set this value.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System 16) After approximately twenty (19.4352617) seconds the IR Reference Camera will search and locate the IR lanyard. The lanyard was placed earlier at a specific central location and height and distance from the cameras in previous steps. 17) Once the lanyard is located, the Tracking Camera will acquire a shot of the lanyard. A slight manual adjustment may be necessary if the lanyard is not centered in the shot.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System To Connect the AutoTrak 2.0 to AutoPresenter (skip this section if an AutoPresenter is not part of the system): 1) 2) 3) 4) Take the supplied 998-1001-232 Control Adapter and attach it to COM PORT 3 on the CPU. Attach the 998-7200-232 Control Adapter to the RS-232 THRU port on the back of the AutoPresenter. With a Cat 5e cable (not supplied) connect the two (2) control adapters list in steps 1 & 2 above. A system shutdown and reboot will be required for the AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Updating the System Software - AutoTrak 2.0 to AutoTrak 2.0: 1) To update the AutoTrak 2.0 system software, contact Vaddio Tech Support or go to the Vaddio website to get the Zip File. Copy the file to Root Directory of USB Flash Drive (not included). 2) Turn off AutoTrak 2.0 CPU. 3) Insert the USB flash drive into any available USB port of the AutoTrak 2.0 CPU. 4) Turn ON the AutoTrak 2.0 CPU.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System All Menu Screen Shots and Control Descriptions: Tracking/Main Page Control Pause/Resume Button Shutdown Button Action Click/Press Click/Press AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System - Document Number 342-0382 Rev.
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AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System All Menu Screen Shots and Control Descriptions (continued): Presets: Setup Speeds Feature Pan Speed Tilt Speed Save Button Pause/Resume Button Shutdown Button Action Click/Press Up/Down Click/Press Up/Down Click/Press Click/Press Click/Press AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System - Document Number 342-0382 Rev.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System All Menu Screen Shots and Control Descriptions (continued): Tuning: Algorithm Control Luminance Threshold Max Luminance Density Search Left Limit Search Right Limit Move Left Limit Move Right Limit Search Pan Speed Search Tilt Position Projection Time Action Window Width Click Up/Down Max Blind Time Click Up/Down Max.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System All Menu Screen Shots and Control Descriptions (continued): Tuning: Reference Camera Feature Iris Auto Gain Action Click Up/Down Click Up/Down Zoom Position Slider Left/Right Click/Press Click/Press Description Manual Mode allows Iris adjustment in steps (f-stops) Brightness gain used to make IR lanyard more visible (030) Zoom position, in steps (0- 9984), auto-stored when Reference Camera Preset is saved.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System All Menu Screen Shots and Control Descriptions (continued): Tuning: Tracking Camera Feature Action Description Camera Select Click On The system will auto-detect if a HD-18 Tracking Camera or HD-20 Tracking Camera is being used. Iris Click Up/Down Auto Mode Manual Mode allows Iris adjustment in steps (f-stops) The system will auto set this value to start. Auto Focus Type Click Up/Down Select Between “Low and Bright Light” Conditions or “Low Light” Conditions.
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AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Control Parameter Descriptions: Definitions of the terminology used in the AutoTrak 2.0 Software This is the minimum IR brightness level indicating the IR lanyard is present in the Luminance video frame. The actual value is calculated from the video capture data received Threshold from the camera. Default = 180 Range 1-255 This is the maximum number of light points to accept the current frame as containing Max the lanyard.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Setup Pan Speed Setup Tilt Speed AutoPresenter Port Reference Camera Port Tracking Camera Port Iris Control Ref. Camera Iris Control Tracking Camera Camera Select Auto Focus Type This value, degrees’ is used in the ‘User Interface’ to set camera presets. This value, degrees’ is used in the ‘User Interface’ to set camera presets. This string represents the Device name of the serial port used to communicate with an AutoPresenter.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Rear View of HD-18 ⑤ ⑨ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ 5) RS-232 In & IR Out: The RS-232 accepts modified Canon control protocol for camera control. 6) DIP Switch Settings: Settings for IR remote, baud rate, SD output format, image flip can be configured on these switches. See Pages 39-40 for additional information switch settings. 7) HD Video Select: A rotary switch allows the user to choose the component HD output video resolution and format.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Details on the Vaddio AutoTrak 2.0 HD-20 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera used in the AutoTrak 2.0 Systems: Camera Features: ① 1) Camera/Sensor/Optics: 6.49mm diagonal (1/2.8-Type) high speed CMOS image sensor with 3.27M pixels is combined with a 20x optical zoom lens for capturing truly precise and clean HD video. ④ ② ③ Front View of Vaddio HD-20 HD PTZ Camera 2) Tally Light: For the Tracking Camera, in this case the HD-20, the tally light is not used.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System 7) HD Video Select: A rotary switch allows the user to choose the component HD output video resolution and format. See Pages 40-41 for additional information on switch settings. 8) 12 VDC Input NOTE: The power input is not used with the AutoTrak 2.0 system. This is only used on the standard, ClearVIEW HD-20 camera. 9) HDMI Output: The HDMI output feeds out HD digital video only (no copy protect or device communication is included).
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Quick-Connect DVI/HDMI - SR Interface: 1-RU ½ Rack Size, used with AutoTrak 2.0 Systems ①② ③④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ ⑦ ⑨ ⑩ 1) Blue LED Power Indicator. 2) 24 VDC Power Port: Coax Power Connector, 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID, Positive Center. 3) Recessed Color Space Conversion Switch: Toggles between HDMI YCbCr and sRGB (RGBHV) color space. Change the color space to accommodate either YCbCr or RGBHV monitors. 4) RS-232 Control Input (from joystick controller, codec or control system).
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System HD Video Select: This rotary switch sets the HD YPbPr video output resolution. Use the resolution that works well with the peripheral equipment (monitors, codecs, video mixers, etc.) Not all monitors can handle all the resolutions on this table. Please choose the resolution that best serves your peripheral equipment. Finding the sweet spot can be a bit of a challenge due to the scalers built in to cameras, monitors, video mixers and video processors. AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Switch Setting Label on the Bottom of the HD-20 (slightly different than the HD-18) DIP SWITCH SETTINGS IR 1 OFF IR 2 OFF IR 3 OFF * IR OUT OFF IMAGE HDMI 9600 FLIP COLOR bps OFF YCbCr IR 1 ON IR 2 ON IR 3 ON IR OUT ON 38400 bps 1 2 3 4 5 ON 6 VIDEO SELECT 8 OFF 9 OFF 10 OFF sRGB 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 720p/59.94 1080i/59.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System AutoTrak 2.0 General Specifications*: AutoTrak 2.0 Belt Pack and Lanyard Battery Type and Size Battery Life Connectors Belt Pack Size Battery Pack Weight Lanyard Necklace Length Lanyard Cable Length Lanyard Cable Lanyard Weight with Cable AutoTrak 2.0 CPU Processor Graphics RGBHV Output Video Capture Card Memory Storage Ethernet RS-232 Interfaces USB Ports Dimensions/Weight Power AutoTrak 2.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Warranty Information: (See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on vaddio.com for complete details): Hardware* Warranty: One year limited warranty on all parts. Vaddio warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the day of purchase from Vaddio. If Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, they will, at their option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: AutoTrak 2.0 CPU Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B/Oct.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: AutoTrak 2.0 Worldwide Belt Pack and Lanyard Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC Part 15 Subpart B FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 Industry Canada RSS-210 Issue 8 Industry Canada RSS-Gen Issue 3 IEC 60950-1/A1: 2009 ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 55022 A: 2010 (CISPR 22, 2008, Modified) ICES-003, Issue 4: 2004 EN 55022 A: 2010 AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2009 +A1:2010 VCCI V-3/2011.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: HD-18 HD PTZ Camera Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B ICES-003, Issue 4: 2004 EN 55022 A: 2006 + A1: 2007(CISPR 22:2005/A1:2005) AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2009 VCCI V-3/2009.
AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity - HD-20 HD PTZ Camera Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B ICES-003, Issue 4: 2004 EN 55022 A: 2006 + A1: 2007(CISPR 22:2005/A1:2005) AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2009 VCCI V-3/2010.
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AutoTrak 2.0 Camera Tracking System Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity: EasyTalk AutoTrak 2.0 Wireless Audio Interface Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC Part 15 Subpart B FCC Part 15, Subpart C Section 15.247 FCC Part 15, Subpart C Section 15.207 Industry Canada RSS-210 Issue 8 Industry Canada RSS-Gen Issue 3 Class A Class A Class A Class A IEC 60950-1/A1: 2009 Safety ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.
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