Kandao Meeting Omni User Guide

Product Profile

Preparations

To use the Kandao Meeting Omni, ensure you have the following:

Kandao Meeting S or Meeting Pro:
- 2-4 sets of Meeting S or Meeting Pro devices (including accessories).
- Firmware version requirements: Meeting S: V4.0 or above; Meeting Pro: V3.4 or above.

Host PC (purchased separately) with recommended configuration:

Component	Recommended Specification
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
Processor	Intel i5 11th Gen or higher-specification processor
Memory	8GB of RAM or more
GPU	Intel® UHD Graphics 750 or higher-specification graphics card
Network	Ethernet
Storage	128GB or more

Router: A router with at least 5 LAN ports (purchased separately).
Software: Download and install the [Kandao Meeting Omni] software from www.kandaovr.com/download/.

Connection Instructions

Connect the [Host PC] and multiple Meeting S or Meeting Pro cameras to the router via a wired network to form a Local Area Network (LAN).

Diagram Description: A network diagram illustrates the setup. It shows a PC connected via Ethernet to a router, which is also connected via Ethernet to multiple Kandao Meeting S/Pro cameras. The PC has an HDMI OUT port connected to two displays.

Note:

Meeting S and Meeting Pro can be mixed and used flexibly, supporting a combination of up to 4 sets.
The Host PC and Kandao conferencing cameras can be connected to the same LAN.
The distance between each conference device should be more than 1.5 meters.

Indicator Light Description

Blinking Green: Starting up or updating firmware.
Solid Green: Ready to use.
Solid Blue: Camera working.

Remote Controller and Device Buttons Description

When using [Meeting Omni], only the "Power button" ? on the devices is functional. Other buttons and remote controls are unavailable. Operation is managed through the [Meeting Omni] client.

How to Use

Meeting Omni Authorization

Upon first launch of the [Meeting Omni] software, an authorization interface will appear. Copy the encryption information displayed and email it to kandao_meeting@kandaovr.com.

After receiving your license key from Kandao, paste it into the provided window in the interface and click "Authorize" to complete activation.

Note: Each Host PC requires authorization for activation when running [Kandao Meeting Omni] for the first time.

Combining Devices

After connecting and powering on all devices, launch the [Kandao Meeting Omni] application on the Host PC.
The software will automatically search for and display available devices.
Select the cameras to combine (up to 4 sets).
Click "Done". The video preview will automatically appear on the screen.

Diagram Description: The software interface shows a list of detected devices, with checkboxes to select them for combination. Options include "Add device", "Refresh", "IP Search", and "Done".

Note: If there is no sound or video preview, disable your firewall or allow access for [Kandao Meeting Omni] on all networks.

Starting a Meeting

Open your video conferencing application and select "Kandao Meeting Omni" from the camera/speaker/microphone device list.

Note:

Close other video conferencing software when updating [Kandao Meeting Omni].
An internet connection is not required for local multi-camera setups, but it is necessary for remote meetings.

Share Screen in a Meeting

In your conferencing software, enable the screen sharing function.
Select the window you wish to share.
To share the screen of another computer, connect it to the Host PC via the HDMI IN port (requires a Host PC with an HDMI IN port). Then, in the sharing window, select "Kandao Meeting Omni" - "Projection" (Screen Mirroring).

Sound Controls

The speaker and microphone volume for [Meeting Omni] are controlled by the Windows system's audio settings.

Sleep Mode & Wake-up of Conferencing Cameras

Sleep Mode: Short press the [Power button] ? on the camera to enter sleep mode. The camera will automatically disconnect from [Meeting Omni].
Wake-up: Short press the [Power button] ? again to wake the camera, or click the [Connect] button in the Meeting Omni device list.

Power Off

Long press the power button ? on the camera or remote control for approximately 3 seconds to turn off the device.

Device Binding Description

To ensure privacy, cameras added to the [Meeting Omni] device list are bound to it until manually unbound.

A bound camera cannot be bound or accessed by another [Meeting Omni]. To bind to a new "Meeting Omni", unbind the original one first.
Devices can be removed from the [Device List] within [Meeting Omni], or unbound via the "Settings" - "Meeting Omni Multi-camera Combination Mode" menu in the camera's standalone mode.
To disable connection between your camera and [Meeting Omni], navigate to "Settings" - "Meeting Omni Multi-camera Combination Mode" and select "Off" in the camera's standalone mode.

Applicable Meeting Scenarios

Kandao Meeting S

Diagram Descriptions:

Long-table: Illustration of a long conference table setup.
Round-table: Illustration of a round conference table setup.
U-shaped: Illustration of a U-shaped conference table setup.
Classroom: Illustration of a tiered classroom setup.

Note: The Kandao Meeting S features a 180° lens. Adjust the camera's orientation to cover as many attendees as possible.

Kandao Meeting Pro

Diagram Descriptions:

Long-table: Illustration of a long conference table setup.
U-shaped: Illustration of a U-shaped conference table setup.
Cabaret: Illustration of a cabaret-style conference table setup.

Meeting Omni Function Introduction

Devices

Device List Actions:

Beep: Click to make the device emit sound and blink its indicator light, aiding in identification.
Disconnect: Disconnects the camera from [Meeting Omni] while retaining the binding.
Connect: Establishes a connection between the camera and [Meeting Omni]. Upon successful connection, the camera's feed is automatically added to the preview.
Remove: Removes the camera from the current combination and unbinds it from the [Meeting Omni] instance.

View Settings:

Gallery View: Displays all participants in equal frames.
Speaker View: Highlights the active speaker in a larger frame on the left, with other attendees shown in equal frames.
Local Recording: Records the [Meeting Omni] preview and saves it to the Host PC, typically for in-person meeting recordings.
AI Tracking: Intelligently recognizes and tracks speakers' faces, dynamically adjusting the number and layout of view frames.
Lock and Zoom: Allows free adjustment of camera orientation and view layout. Choose layouts for 1-8 people in Gallery View and 1-7 people in Speaker View, with support for adjusting the view angle for each window.

Note: Local recording resolution matches the [Kandao Meeting Omni] screen resolution. Users can select 720p or 1080p in "Settings".

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Meeting Omni interface shows multiple participant video feeds arranged in a grid, representing different view modes.

Screen Mirroring

Displays the screen of a computer connected to the Host PC via the [HDMI IN Port] (requires a Host PC with an HDMI IN port).

When using the "Share Screen" function in your video conferencing software, open [Kandao Meeting Omni] - "Projection" to share the screen of the computer connected via HDMI IN.

Settings

Resolution: Set the resolution for video conferences and local recordings (supports 720p and 1080p).
Video Save Location: Change or open the storage path for recorded videos.
Version: Displays the current software version number.
Update: Clicking this will direct you to the Kandao official website to download and install the latest version. Please close [Kandao Meeting Omni] before updating.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Meeting Omni settings interface, showing options for Resolution, Video storage directory, and Version information.

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