CamConnect AI-Box1 User Manual - English

1.1 System Connection

The system connects to various video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet via an internet connection. A PC, Lumens PTZ Cameras (2-4 required), and an Array Microphone are connected to the CamConnect Processor (AI-Box1) through a PoE Switch. A large screen in the meeting room displays the output. Connections include Ethernet, USB, and HDMI.

Diagram Description: A network diagram illustrating the flow from Internet to PoE Switch, then to the CamConnect Processor (AI-Box1). The AI-Box1 connects to Lumens PTZ Cameras and an Array Microphone. A PC, Large Screen, HDMI Monitor, and Keyboard/Mouse are also shown connected to the system.

1.2 AI-Box1 IO Interface

The AI-Box1 features various ports for connectivity:

• Front Panel: POWER, RESERVE, HDMI OUT, USB OUT.
• Rear Panel: ETHERNET, USB 3.0, USB 2.0.
• Indicators: Power LED.

Connections include Power Adapter, Monitor, Computer, and PoE Switch Keyboard/Mouse.

Diagram Description: Visual representation of the AI-Box1's front and rear panels, highlighting the ports and their labels. It also shows the typical connections for power, monitor, and computer.

2.1 Device Setting

This section describes the configuration of devices, including microphones and cameras.

• Profile: Allows selection of default or custom profiles.
• Device Numbers: Specifies the number of connected devices.
• Voice Tracking: Enables or disables voice-activated camera tracking.
• Supported Devices & Settings: Lists connected microphones (e.g., Shure MXA920, MXA310) and their IP/Port configurations.
• Advanced Settings: Includes options for Time To Trigger Preset, Back To Home Time, Back to Home Camera, and Back To Home Position.
• Camera Control & Status: Displays connected cameras, their IP/USB, status (Connected, Stream Error), resolution, and FPS. Options to Add new devices.

Table: Device Settings Items

2.2 Camera Control & Status

This section details how to control and view the status of connected cameras.

• Camera Control & Status Table: Lists devices by Name, IP/USB, Status (Connected, Standby Mode, Connect Error), and Operation (PTZ Control, Delete).
• Resolution / FPS: Settings must match the camera's output settings.
• Refresh / Add: Search for cameras on the network or manually enter an IP address and click [Add]. Note: Ensure cameras and AI-Box1 are on the same network segment.
• Device Name: Displays discovered cameras.
• Connect: Click to connect; connected cameras are highlighted in blue.
• PTZ Control: Click to enable PTZ control. Refer to section 2.2.1 for details.
• Delete: Remove a camera from the list.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Camera Control & Status interface, showing a list of cameras with their IP addresses, connection status, and PTZ control options.

2.2.1 PTZ Control

This section describes the Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) control interface for cameras.

• Preview window: Displays the camera output.
• Mirror / Flip: Mirror or flip the image.
• Pan/Tilt/Home: Adjust the Pan/Tilt position of the camera. Click [Home] to return to the camera's central position.
• Preset setting: Call Preset Position (click number then preset) or Store Preset Position (click number then Store).
• AF/MF: Switch to Auto/Manual camera lens focus.
• Zoom: Lens Zoom In / Out.
• Exit: Exit the PTZ Control page.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the PTZ Control interface, showing a live camera feed and various controls for camera movement, focus, zoom, and preset management.

2.3 Device & Camera Mapping

This feature maps microphone audio detection to camera preset positions.

• When a microphone detects sound, the camera moves to a preset position corresponding to the sound's location.
• Mapping Qty.: Select the number of locations to map (up to 128 presets supported). Note: Not supported with Shure MXA310/MXA910/MXA920 and Audio-Technica microphones.
• Indicator: A green light indicates microphone sound detection.
• Array No. / Azimuth Angle: Applicable to Shure/Audio-Technica (Array No.) or Sennheiser/Nureva/Yamaha (Azimuth Angle). Angles can be manually adjusted.
• Primary Camera: Select the primary camera.
• Secondary Camera: Select the secondary camera. This camera moves first if Seamless Switching is enabled and a new preset is triggered.
• Preset No.: Select the preset position for the camera.
• AI Setting: Enable/Disable AI Tracking. Options include Continuous Tracking (camera continuously tracks) and Center Stage (camera centers on individual for 5 seconds before stopping).
• Mic. Array No./Mic. Azimuth Angle: Displays current trigger position/angle information.

Diagram Description: A table interface for Device & Camera Mapping, showing Azimuth Angles, Primary/Secondary Cameras, Preset Numbers, and AI Settings. It also shows a visual representation of microphone array numbering.

2.4 System Settings

Configure system-wide settings including language, microphone quantity, auto-connection, and profile management.

• Language: Set to English.
• Max Microphone Qty.: Connect up to 24 microphones.
• Auto Connection: Settings for automatic reconnection of Sound Device, Camera, and Video Output after AI-Box1 restarts.
• Profile Setting: Save/Load desired profiles. Includes AutoSave Interval and System Startup Waiting Time. The waiting time can be adjusted to ensure proper device connection during boot-up.
• Firmware OTA: Over-The-Air firmware updates.
• Auto Check: Automatically checks for firmware updates.
• Reset: Resets the CamConnect Pro AI-Box1.
• Error Notification: Turns on/off error messages.
• Apply: Confirms and applies settings.
• Network: Configure network settings (DHCP or Static IP).

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the System Settings interface, showing options for Language, Max Microphone Qty., Auto Connection, Profile Setting, Firmware OTA, Auto Check, Reset, and Network configuration.

2.5 Video Output Settings

Configure how video is outputted from the AI-Box1.

• Video Output Mode: Set to UVC, HDMI, or UVC+HDMI.
• Seamless Switching: Enables single-screen output with camera switching triggered by microphone signals.
• Layout Type: Configure video layout: Cross (4-split screen), PBP (Picture by Picture), or Crop.
• Source Position: Custom or Auto.
• Layout: Choose how many camera images are displayed and determine the source for each position.
• Start Video Output: Button to start or stop video output.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Video Output Settings interface, showing options for Video Output Mode, Seamless Switching, Layout Type, Source Position, and Layout configuration.

2.6 Start Video Output

Click the button to output camera images via HDMI, UVC, or HDMI+UVC.

2.7 Extension

Configure extension settings related to audio and video input.

• Reference Audio: Addresses issues where customer voice might not be detected by the ceiling microphone, preventing accidental camera triggers. Requires Lumens audio cable splitter for connection. Settings include Audio Trigger (dB) threshold and Detective Time (seconds).
• Reference Video: Addresses accidental camera triggers from any sound. With a Lumens BC200 auxiliary camera, the system uses AI face recognition to trigger only when an audio source is accompanied by a human face. The BC200 is scheduled for release in Q1 2025. Settings include Auxiliary Camera enable/disable and Vision Zone Detection (not functional).

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Extension Setup interface, showing toggles for Auxiliary Camera and Vision Zone Detection, and input fields for Audio Trigger (dB) and Detective Time (s).

2.8 Disk Check

Measure the reading from the SD card to check its working condition. The reading data can be provided to Lumens personnel for inspection.

Diagram Description: A screenshot showing the Disk Check process, including checking time, start/read/write tests, and results indicating read/write speeds.

2.9 Information

Displays system information such as version, software update status, and serial number.

• Version: Shows the current firmware version (e.g., 1.9.28).
• Software Update: Button to check for and apply updates.
• Serial Number: Unique identifier for the device.
• Get Help?: Link to support resources.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Information window, displaying device version, manufacturer details, and a QR code for technical support.

3.1 Device Settings

Configure microphone and camera settings via the web interface.

• Microphone Settings:
  • Array Microphone Number: Select the number of microphones.
  • Devices: Select a microphone.
  • Device IP: Enter the microphone's IP address.
  • Port: Displays microphone port (e.g., Shure: 2202, Sennheiser: 45, Nureva: 8931, Yamaha: 49280, Audio-Technica: 17300). Note: Only Nureva allows customized PORT.
  • Connect: Enable/Disable microphone connection.
  • Advanced Function Settings: Includes Audio Trigger Level, Time to Trigger Preset, Back To Home times, and Back To Home Position.
• Device & Camera Mapping: Configure how microphones trigger camera presets. Includes Mapping Qty., Indicator, Array No./Azimuth Angle, Primary/Secondary Camera selection, Preset No., and AI Setting (Continuous Tracking, Center Stage).

Diagram Description: Screenshots of the web interface showing the Device Settings menu with Microphone and Device & Camera Mapping sections.

3.2 Device - Camera List

View and manage connected cameras through the web interface.

• Camera List: Displays connected cameras with their Device Name, IP/USB, Status, and Operation (PTZ Control).
• Resolution/FPS: Settings must match the camera's resolution settings.
• Refresh: Search for cameras on the network segment.
• Add: Manually enter an IP address to add a camera. Note: Ensure cameras and AI-Box1 are on the same network segment.
• Connect/Disconnect: Enable or disable connection with the camera.
• PTZ Control: Access the camera's webpage for PTZ control. Default account: admin/9999.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Camera List interface, showing a table of connected cameras and their details.

3.3 AI Director

The AI Director allows for pre-designed or custom script creation for automated camera and microphone actions.

• Modes: Conversation Mode, Presenter Mode (not available), Cruise Mode (not available), Customize (create unique scripts).
• Edit: Edit script contents.
• Run/Stop: Start or stop script execution.
• Execution Log: Displays script activity.

Script Creation Elements:

• Camera: Assign commands for cameras to move to preset positions or return home.
• Microphone: Set trigger count, audio trigger level, time to trigger, and time to mute. Define actions for 'All Mic off Stream'.
• Layout: Select Video Layout Mode (Cross/PBP) and Video Layout (e.g., 1x1, 1x2). Define video source to specific positions.
• Control: Includes Script Start (with priority), Script End, Delay time (ms, sec, min), Rescheduled in seconds, Repeat Count, Script stop, and Loop Script.

Diagram Description: Screenshots illustrating the AI Director interface, script editor, and examples of script creation for 'Conversation Mode' and 'Customize Mode', showing blocks for Camera, Microphone, Layout, and Control.

3.4 Video Output Settings

Configure video output settings via the web interface.

• Video Output Mode: HDMI, UVC, or HDMI+UVC.
• Seamless Switching: Enabled for single-screen output with microphone-triggered camera switching.
• Layout Type: Cross (4-split), PBP (Picture by Picture), or Crop.
• Source Position: Custom or Auto.
• Layout: Determine the number of camera images displayed and the source for each position.
• Start Video Output: Button to start or stop video output.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Video Output Settings interface, similar to the one in Chapter 2, showing configuration options.

3.5 System- Network

Configure network settings for the AI-Box1.

• Method: DHCP or Static IP.
• IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS: Configurable fields when using Static IP.
• MAC Address: Displayed MAC address.
• Apply/Cancel: Buttons to save or discard changes.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Network settings interface, showing DHCP and Static IP configuration options.

3.6 System- Profile

Manage system profiles for saving and loading settings.

• Save as New Profile: Save current settings as a new profile/layout template.
• Load Profile: Load a saved profile/layout template.
• Profile List: Displays saved profiles with file saved time and profile name.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Profile management interface, showing a list of saved profiles and options to save or load.

3.7 About

View device information.

• Manufacturer: Lumens Digital Optics Inc.
• Model Name: Al-Box1.
• Firmware Version: e.g., 1.9.28.
• MAC Address: e.g., 26:e9:c7:11:15:93.
• Serial Number: Device serial number.
• Website: www.MyLumens.com.

Diagram Description: Screenshot of the About window displaying device information and a QR code for technical support.

4.1 Set Output Mode

Set the output mode of AI-Box1 to UVC or HDMI+UVC, then click the Video output button.

4.2 Launch Software

Launch your preferred video conferencing software (e.g., Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

4.3 Select CamConnect as Video Source

In the software's settings, select 'Lumens CamConnect Processor' as the video source name.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of a video conferencing software's settings menu (e.g., Zoom), highlighting the camera selection dropdown where 'Lumens CamConnect Processor' can be chosen.

5.1 Sennheiser

When using TCC2 with CamConnect, configure channels on the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software. By default, Sennheiser divides the view into 8 equal parts, corresponding to CamConnect Azimuth Angles 1 to 8. Blocked areas in Sennheiser software can affect CamConnect's corresponding positions.

Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrating Sennheiser Azimuth Angles (1-8) and how a blocked area (0°-60°) affects the audio signal interpretation by CamConnect.

5.2 Shure

Suitable for large-area positioning when Shure Designer Automatic Coverage is On. For more accurate positioning, disable Automatic Coverage, adjust Gain value/Position manually, and reduce the beamforming angle.

Diagram Description: Diagrams showing Shure Azimuth Angles (1-8) and an example of the Shure Designer interface with settings like Lobe width, Gain, and Position.