Vaddio ZoomSHOT WallVIEW Mini - Manual (Page 24)

ZoomSHOT WallVIEW Mini
ZoomSHOT WallVIEW Mini System Document Number 342-0668 Rev A Page 24 of 32
C ONNECTING THE USB M INI AND Z OOM SHOT TO THE PC AND P ROGRAM OF C HOICE
The USB Mini and attached camera are compatible with many programs and media players. The following is an
attempt to generally describe the steps to plug in the USB Mini with a Vaddio ZoomSHOT camera and get an
image in a couple of popular programs.
Skype Example:
1) After connecting a camera to the USB Mini, with a quality USB 2.0 cable,
plug the USB-B port of the USB Mini Interface to the USB-A port of the
computer. A pop up window on the computer monitor will display the
following:
a. Found USB Mini
b. Found USB Composite Device
c. Found USB Video Device
2) Open Skype and perform the following steps:
a. Open the Tools Menu and drop down to Options
b. Click on Video Settings and under Webcam choose USB Video Device
The systems will negotiate the highest resolutions possible, depending on the computer speed, network quality,
cabling etc..., and display the video signal of the camera. The camera attached to the USB Mini is best controlled
with the supplied Vaddio IR SHOT Commander or through IP as described earlier with the USB Mini’s web
pages. Make a test call to ensure the system is working properly.
VLC Media Player Example:
1) Same first step as above…
2) Open VLC Media Player and perform the following steps:
a. Click on the Media menu, drop down to Open Capture Device and click it.
b. Under Device Name, go to the Video Device Name drop down and choose USB Video Device.
c. Under Options, enter the Video Size as 1280x720
d. Click on Play
e. From there, VLC needs some instruction on the aspect ratio, so click on Tools and drop down to
Aspect Ratio and drop down again to 16:9 for 720p (1280x720).
VLC is a powerful record/playback system will buffer the images creating some delay in the way VLC displays the
image. This expected and normal.
With all the compatible software available, in general terms, the video device, aspect ratio, and resolution may
need to be set manually the first time through initial set-up. Some systems are easier than others (like Skype)
and others are more technical in nature and tend to do more stuff.
Example Program Notes: Most every OS, UC application or media player is in a constant state of updating and
change. The above instructions were written at the beginning of 2013 and some steps may be slightly different.
The general idea however is the same, generally…