ClearOne Aura UNITE 200 PTZ HD Camera Quick-Start Guide
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Notices
© 2021 ClearOne, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Document: QSG-0128-002v1.2, September 2021
Important Safety Information
Before setting up the camera, read this manual carefully and follow the setup instructions. Keep this manual for future use.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or the camera housing. No user-serviceable parts are inside.
Installation
Place the product on a smooth flat surface or bracket-mount. Avoid contact with any liquid, gas, or solid material that may cause corrosion.
Do Not Disassemble
This product has no user-repairable parts. Damage caused by unauthorized disassembly is not covered by warranty.
Electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may affect image quality.
[Warning: Electrical Hazard] To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product.
[Caution: Risk of Electric Shock] Do Not Open.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.
See marking on bottom/back of product.
Use only in non-tropical locations.
Use only at altitudes of 2000 meters or less.
Packing List
Verify that you have received all parts associated with each of the components. Inspect your shipment carefully. If the shipment shows obvious signs of damage, retain original boxes and packing material for inspection by the carrier, and contact them immediately. ClearOne is not responsible for product damage incurred during shipment.
- UNITE 200 Camera
- Remote Control
- AC Power Adapter with Power Cord
- PoE Splitter
- RS-232 cable
- USB 3.0 cable, Type A and Type B connectors
Introduction to the UNITE 200 PTZ HD Camera
Front View
The front of the camera features a prominent lens. Below the lens, the ClearOne logo is visible. To the right of the logo, there is a Remote Control Sensor. To the left of the logo, there are two indicator lights: a Standby Indicator and a Power Indicator.
Camera Ports and Switches
Back View
The back of the camera has various ports and a power switch:
- a. System Select Switch
- b. RS-232 Out Port
- c. RS-232 In Port
- d. RJ45 Port
- e. Reserved Port
- f. Line In Port
- g. Reserved Port
- h. HDMI Port
- i. USB 3.0 Port
- j. Reserved Port
- k. DC In 12 V Port
- l. Power Switch
Bottom View
The bottom of the camera has switches and screw holes:
- m. Bottom Switches
- n. Tripod Screw Hole
- o. Fixing Screw Hole
Connect
Make connections as shown in the following diagram:
Connect the camera to various devices such as a Computer, TV, VCR with audio input, Router/Switch, and Speaker Microphone. Use the included RS-232 cable, HDMI & USB 3.0 cable. External connections may include RS-232 (not included), Ethernet (not included), and Audio (not included). Power can be supplied via an AC Adapter or a PoE Splitter with a PoE cable (not included).
Caution: Do not apply power until after you set the switches.
Power options:
- Use the PoE splitter to connect to power and ethernet.
- Use the AC adapter, and an ethernet cable to connect the RJ-45 port to an external device.
Set Switches
DIP Switches
On the bottom of the unit, set both switch 1 and switch 2 to Off.
| SW - 1 | SW - 2 | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | Normal Working Mode |
| On | Off | - |
| Off | On | - |
| On | On | - |
Video System Switch
On the backplane of the unit, set the switch to the desired settings. Video format options are:
| VIDEO SYSTEM | VIDEO SYSTEM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1080p60 | 8 | 720p30 |
| 1 | 1080p50 | 9 | 720p25 |
| 2 | 1080I60 | A | - |
| 3 | 1080I50 | B | - |
| 4 | 720p60 | C | - |
| 5 | 720p50 | D | - |
| 6 | 1080p30 | E | - |
| 7 | 1080p25 | F | - |
Note: After you change the switch, for the change to take effect, you must restart the camera.
Start Up
- If you are not using the PoE Splitter, connect the AC power adapter to a power source.
- On the back panel of the UNITE 200, set the Power Switch to On.
When the camera starts, Pan-Tilt rotates to the maximum position of top right, then returns to the center position. This completes the initialization process.
Note: If the position preset 0 has been stored, then after initialization, the position preset 0 is called up.
Restore Factory Default Settings
To restore factory default settings:
- Press the Menu button to display the On-screen Display (OSD) menu.
- Select Menu > Restore Default > Restore.
- Set the value to Yes, then press the HOME button.
IR Remote Control
Note: Power consumption in standby mode is approximately half of the normal mode.
Standby Button
- Press this button to enter standby mode.
- Press it again to enter normal mode.
Position Buttons
Use these buttons to set or call a preset camera position.
Zoom Buttons
- Slow Zoom: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] slowly.
- Fast Zoom: Zoom In [+] or Zoom Out [-] fast.
More detailed information about using the UNITE 200 PTZ HD Camera is provided in the UNITE 200 User Manual, available in the ClearOne Resource Library.
