In the simplified podium classrooms, the document camera is connected directly into the podium PC, instead of being its own input. This page will walk you through its software and how to use it in video conferencing applications as well.
Use as a Docking Camera
Turn on the camera by sliding the power switch down until you see the green marking underneath. You will see a green light turn on above the Light button
Open the Visualizer software on the PC
If you notice it is not installed, please contact the CIS HelpDesk (206) 281-2982
From here, you can:
Zoom in and out:
Rotate the image:
Drag the smaller black circle around the larger white circle to rotate
c. Distort the image horizontally or vertically:
d. Flip the image vertically:
e. Flip the image horizontally:
f. Auto-focus:
g. Annotate on the screen:
From the menu icon on the top left, you can change/select:
Resolution
Exposure
White Balance
Select Which Camera
Focus
Video Filters
Gridlines
Freeze Live Image
LED Light on/off
On the physical Doc Cam itself, there are buttons with some of the functions listed above:
Light
Filter
Rotate
Zoom+
Zoom-
Exposure+
Exposure-
Focus/ AF-Lock
Power
Use as a Conference/Video Camera
Teams
Open Teams and click on the … in the top right corner > Settings
Select Devices
Change the Microphone from the drop-down menu to the IPEVO VZ-R
Scroll to the Video Settings > change the Camera from the drop-down menu to the IPEVO VZ-R
You can also simply start a video call and change these settings by selecting More … > Settings > Device Settings
Manually rotate the camera up to view you
Use the Rotate setting to flip the camera’s view vertically/horizontally as needed.
Zoom
Open Zoom and click on your profile in the top right-hand corner > Settings
Navigate to the Video section
Select the IPEVO VZ-R from the Camera drop-down menu
Navigate to the Audio section
Select the IPEVO VZ-R from the Microphone drop-down menu
You can also test the mic here by selecting Test Mic
Manually rotate the camera up to view you
Use the Rotate setting to flip the camera’s view vertically/horizontally as needed.