Camera Control App
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Specifications
- Product: HP Camera Control App
- Supported Platforms: Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms
- Supported HP Cameras: Poly Studio R30, Poly Studio USB, Poly
Studio V52, Poly Studio E70, Poly Studio E60*, Poly EagleEye IV
USB - Supported Poly Touch Controllers: Poly TC10 (when connected to
a Poly Studio G9+ Kit) - Supported Poly Room Kits Conferencing PCs: Poly Studio G9+
Product Usage Instructions
Getting Started
The HP Camera Control app provides native camera controls for
Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms. The available camera controls
depend on the capabilities of the connected camera.
Supported HP Cameras and Features
The table below lists the supported HP cameras and their
corresponding camera control features:
| Camera | Group framing | People framing | Speaker framing | Presenter framing | PTZ controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly Studio R30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Installing the HP Camera Control App
The HP Camera Control app is included in the Poly Lens Room
software. It’s typically installed as part of the initial system
update during the out-of-box sequence. If you plan to use a
third-party room control application, such as Extron, disable the
HP Camera Control feature.
Note: Only one application can use the room
controls component at a time.
For detailed instructions on disabling the HP Camera Controls
feature, refer to the user manual.
FAQ
Q: How do I know if my camera is supported by the HP Camera
Control app?
A: Check the list of supported HP cameras and features mentioned
in the user manual. If your camera model is listed, it is likely
supported.
Q: Can I use the HP Camera Control app with third-party room
control applications?
A: Microsoft allows only one application to use the room
controls component. If you plan to use a third-party room control
application, you may need to disable the HP Camera Control feature.
Refer to the manual for detailed instructions.
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HP Camera Control App Admin Guide
SUMMARY This guide provides administrators with information about configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the featured app.
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Table of contents
1 About this guide…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Audience, purpose, and required skills …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Icons used in Poly documentation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
2 Getting started………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 HP Camera Control supported products……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Supported camera tracking modes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Installing the HP Camera Control app ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
3 Configure the HP Camera Control app…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Set the Microsoft Teams Rooms default camera ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Set a camera preset…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Disable HP Camera Controls……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 HP Camera Control app FAQs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
4 Getting help………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
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1 About this guide
This HP Camera Control App Admin Guide contains information for configuring and maintaining the HP Camera Control App feature.
Audience, purpose, and required skills
This guide is intended for beginning users, as well as intermediate and advanced users, who want to learn how to use the features available with HP Camera Control App feature.
Icons used in Poly documentation
This section describes the icons used in Poly documentation and what they mean. WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT: Indicates information considered important but not hazard-related (for example, messages related to property damage). Warns the user that failure to follow a procedure exactly as described could result in loss of data or in damage to hardware or software. Also contains essential information to explain a concept or to complete a task. NOTE: Contains additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. TIP: Provides helpful hints for completing a task.
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2 Getting started
The HP Camera Control app provides native camera controls for Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Available camera controls depend on the capabilities of the camera connected to the system.
HP Camera Control supported products
The following table lists supported HP cameras and camera control features.
Supported products
Table 2-1 Supported HP cameras and camera control features
Camera
Group framing People framing Speaker framing
Presenter framing
PTZ controls
Poly Studio R30 Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Poly Studio USB Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Poly Studio V52 Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Poly Studio
Yes
No
No
Yes**
Yes
E60*
Poly Studio E70 Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Poly EagleEye No
No
No
No
Yes
IV USB
PTZ presets
No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
* Poly Studio E60 to be supported in a future release.
** Presenter framing requires additional setup via the system web interface of the Poly Studio E60 camera.
Supported Poly touch controllers
The HP Camera Control app currently supports only the Poly TC10 touch controller when connected to a Poly Studio G9+ Kit.
Supported Poly Room Kits conferencing PCs
The HP Camera Control app supports the Poly Studio G9+ conferencing PC.
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Supported camera tracking modes
The HP Camera Control app provides access to camera tracking modes based on the camera capabilities. Tracking modes include: Group tracking The camera automatically locates and frames all the people in the room. People framing The camera automatically tracks and frames meeting participants up to a
maximum of six participants. Presenter tracking Presenter tracking frames the main speaker in your meeting room and follows
the presenter when they move. Speaker tracking The camera automatically locates and frames the active speaker. When
someone else starts speaking, the camera switches to that person. If multiple participants are speaking, the camera frames them together. Camera tracking disabled The camera pan, tilt, and zoom is controlled manually inside or outside a conference.
Installing the HP Camera Control app
The HP Camera Control app is included in the Poly Lens Room software. It’s installed as part of the existing image or as part of the initial system update during the out-of-box sequence. Microsoft allows only one application to use the room controls component. If you’re planning to use a third-party room control application from Extron or others, disable the HP Camera Control feature. For more information, see Disable HP Camera Controls on page 5.
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3 Configure the HP Camera Control app
You can configure aspect of your HP Camera Control app such as a default camera and camera presets.
Set the Microsoft Teams Rooms default camera
Setting the HP Camera Control app default camera doesn’t change the default camera set in Microsoft Teams Rooms. You must set the Microsoft Teams Rooms default camera manually. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Microsoft Teams Rooms default camera is the same camera you set in the Camera Control app. 1. In Microsoft Teams Rooms, go to More > Settings. 2. Enter the administrator password. 3. Select the Peripherals menu. 4. Change the Default Video Camera to the same camera set as default in the HP Camera Control
app.
Set a camera preset
On the manual settings screen, save the current view using presets. 1. Toggle tracking to the off position to access the manual settings of a camera. 2. Adjust the camera view. 3. Select New preset .
A preset button displays with a default name and number (Preset 1, 2, or 3) assigned to it. 4. Select the ellipses Menu button . 5. Select Rename and provide a name for the preset. 6. Select Overwrite to overwrite the preset with the current camera’s pan/tilt/zoom configuration.
NOTE: You can also use this menu to delete a camera preset.Once you save a preset, you can rename the preset or adjust the preset to a new view.
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Disable HP Camera Controls
Disable HP Camera Controls if you don’t want the camera controls to use the Microsoft Teams Room controls feature. Once disabled, you can use other applications for camera control. 1. On the PC, open the registry editor and browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesHPHP Console Control] 2. Find the following registry key value. If it’s not already present, create it.
Name: EnableRoomControlPlugin Type: REG_DWORD Data: 0x00000001 (1) 3. Double-click the key and change the Data value to (0): The following screenshot shows HP Camera Control as enabled:
HP Camera Control app FAQs
These FAQs provide information on installing and integrating the HP Camera Control app.
Does the application support hot-plugging cameras?
No, the Camera Control app doesn’t support hot-plugging cameras. Reboot the Microsoft Teams Rooms conferencing PC after any changes are made to the system configuration.
Does the application interfere with Microsoft Teams Rooms?
No, the Camera Control app integrates with Microsoft Teams Rooms using an available Microsoft Teams Rooms feature called Room Control. The Camera Control app adds an icon on the Microsoft Teams Rooms controls panel, enabling quick access to the camera controls.
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Does the application conflict with Poly Lens Desktop?
Yes. If you have Poly Lens Desktop installed, uninstall this application. Poly Lens Room can be the only Poly Lens application installed on the device.
Does the application require a third-party controller?
No, the HP Camera Control app uses the existing USB connection and standards-based UVC commands. You can access the Camera Control app from the Microsoft Teams Rooms control panel on the Poly TC10 touch controller.
Can I install more than one application for room control on the system?
Don’t enable this application if your Microsoft Teams Rooms deployment uses an Extron or similar room control application. Microsoft Teams Rooms supports the use of only one room control application. If you enable this application on a system that already has room controls, the existing room control application might not work. Consult your room control application programmer about the possibility of using this application. Don’t install the Poly Camera Control application that is currently used on the HP Poly Studio G9 Teams Room Windows systems.
Why do the pan, tilt, and zoom controls on Poly Studio R30, Poly Studio USB, and Poly Studio E70 cameras seem choppy?
These cameras use digital zoom rather than mechanical zoom, so the result makes the movement in the digital spaces look choppy or jumpy. When you recall a preset, you don’t experience this issue.
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4 Getting help
Poly is now a part of HP. The joining of Poly and HP paves the way for us to create the hybrid work experiences of the future. Information about Poly products has transitioned from the Poly Support site to the HP Support site. The Poly Documentation Library is continuing to host the installation, configuration/administration, and user guides for Poly products in HTML and PDF format. In addition, the Poly Documentation Library provides Poly customers with information about the transition of Poly content from Poly Support to HP Support. The HP Community provides additional tips and solutions from other HP product users.
HP Inc. addresses
Contact HP at the following office locations. HP US HP Inc. 1501 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States Phone:+ 1 650-857-1501 HP Germany HP Deutschland GmbH HP HQ-TRE 71025 Boeblingen, Germany HP Spain HP Printing and Computing Solutions, S.L.U. Cami de Can Graells 1-21 (Bldg BCN01) Sant Cugat del Valles Spain, 08174 902 02 70 20 HP UK HP Inc UK Ltd Regulatory Enquiries, Earley West 300 Thames Valley Park Drive Reading, RG6 1PT United Kingdom
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Document information
Document part number: P37234-001A Last update: December 2024 Email us at documentation.feedback@hp.com with queries or suggestions related to this document.
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Documents / Resources
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poly Camera Control App [pdf] User Guide Camera Control App, App |