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The PanaCast® 2 Installation Guide is for system administrators and network engineers to learn how to properly setup and install PanaCast 2.

PanaCast® 2 is a Plug-and-Play device that uses USB ports on a Mac or PC to deliver a high-quality, 180o field-of-view, HD quality, panoramic video stream, along with a HD stereo microphone Producing a natural looking video stream by combining video streams from three imagers the PanaCast® 2 simultaneously achieves an extended field of view without sacrificing resolution. This UVC compliant device requires no additional drivers or software to operate properly.

Installation Guide

PanaCast® 2

Industry-First Panoramic-4k USB Plug-and-Play Intelligent Video Camera System

Lens and imagers Microphones Indicator LEDs

USB 3.0

Security lock

Threaded mount +/-5° pivot USB power


Table of Contents

1) Preparing for Installation: .................................................................................................................... 3 a) Package Contents ......................................................................................................................... 3 b) Tools Needed for Installation ...................................................................................................... 3 c) Safety Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 3

2) Installing the PanaCast 2 .................................................................................................... 4 a) LED Status .................................................................................................................................... 4 b) Camera Setup ............................................................................................................................... 4 c) Camera Placement ........................................................................................................................ 5

I. General Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 5 VI. Wall Mount Placement Recommendations: ............................................................................ 7 VII. Table Stand Placement Recommendations: ............................................................................ 9

d) Powering up the Camera ........................................................................................................... 12


1) Preparing for Installation:a) Package Contents

PanaCast® 2 USB 3.0 Cable (3ft)

Power Adapter Cable (5ft)

Power Adapter

Wall Mount (optional)

Camera Stand (optional)

b) Tools Needed for Installation• A Philips screwdriver and ¼ inch size screws are required to attach the wall mount to

the wall.• To periodically tighten the base of the camera stand, you will require the same

screwdriver.

c) Safety Recommendations• Heat: Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight and environments with a

temperature greater than 90º as this will heat up the exterior of the camera, making ittoo hot to hold and causing malfunctions. .Do not place the camera near the vents of amonitor or TV screen as this will overheat the camera and cause malfunction.

• Electricity: The camera works best when used with a 120 V outlet. If this is not possible,attain an adapter that can convert the voltage of the outlet available to 120 V. If thisrequirement is not met, the camera may be under or over powered. If underpowered,the camera will not function to full capacity or at all. If the camera is overpowered, it willfry the circuits and cause the camera to malfunction and break.

• Water: Keep the camera, wires, and outlet it is plugged into away from all damp sourcesas over exposure to dampness could cause the camera to short circuit and producesparks.


2) Installing PanaCast 2

a) LED Status• The LED indicators represent the state of the

camera.• Blinking blue: Camera is initializing• Solid blue: Camera in standby mode• Solid white: Camera is streaming video

b) Camera Setup

Step 1: Plug USB cable into camera head USB 3.0 Port

Step 2: Push the USB cable in the slot at the back of the stem

Step 3: Plug the USB cable into a USB 3.0 or 2.0 port of the PC

LED Indicators


c) Camera PlacementI. General Recommendations

• There are several locations to position the PanaCast 2 camera in a room. We haveprovided examples of room layouts to help get started. We recommend placingthe camera directly in front of the monitor so as not to capture it in the videostream.

II. Light: We do not recommend placing the camera anywhere it may face direct sunlight.This will ruin the preset camera white balance leading to a compromised image and videostream. Below is a scenario in which the camera should not be placed. However, if this isunavoidable, make sure that there are blinds to ensure limited direct sunlight on thelenses.

a. Proper Lighting: To ensure the best video quality, it is important that the camera isplaced in the best lighting situation possible. Proper lighting can be defined as officelighting (incandescent bulbs in an indoor setting). If the camera is used outdoors oris in direct contact with firelight, the lenses will not work properly and the integrityof the video will be compromised.


III. Power: When setting up the PanaCast 2 camera, another factor to account for is itsproximity to the nearest Power Outlet or USB 3.0 port. The PanaCast 2 comes with a1m (3-foot) power chord and a 1m (3-foot) USB chord. Longer 3m cords However,longer chords that are 3m (10 feet) long can be ordered as well from our website. Wedo not recommend placing the camera more than 10 feet away from the closest outlet orUSB 3.0 port as this will suck too much power.

IV. Vibration: Another factor to account for is vibrations in a given room. If there is a sectionof the room that seems to vibrate constantly, do not place the camera here as it willinterfere with the camera’s preset settings and focus.

V. Room Placement: As a general rule of thumb position the camera about 3 to 6 feet offthe ground. This will allow the camera to sit at eye level so the callers get the best andmost immersive collaboration experience possible.


VI. Wall Mount Placement Recommendations:a. Height: Based on the set up provided, the camera should be mounted to the wall at

about 3 to 6 feet from the floor, as this will give the best display of the room ateye level.

b. Distance: The camera should be roughly 3 to 6 feet away from the closestparticipant in the room. Any more and the video will start to granulate and anycloser and the participants will be affected by the imager stitching. The PanaCast 2camera has a panoramic view of 1800 and 540 wide. When positioning the camera,make sure the imagers are in front of the monitor. This will prevent the camerafrom capturing the monitor, giving the best possible video collaborationexperience.

c. Recommended Rooms: With a wall mount, we recommend the camera be used inmost sized conference rooms, office spaces, and collaboration rooms.


Note for figure above: Only one camera is needed

d. Unconventional Rooms: If the room the camera will be set up in is an extremelylarge room, it may be a good decision to set up 2 cameras to get a full and clearvideo of the entire room. If the room is smaller, we recommend placing thecamera in the corner of the room so as to maximize the Panoramic-4K capabilitiesof the camera.

Note: Due to size of room, two cameras are needed


VII. Table Stand Placement Recommendations:a. Distance: When using the camera stand in conjunction with a laptop, it is

recommended to place the camera right behind the monitor of the screen and sit 3– 6 feet away. It is also important to ensure that the camera is close enough to aUSB 3.0 port or power outlet as mentioned earlier.

b. Height: Place the camera at a height just above the monitor (in most scenarios,laptop screens) being used. This height usually ranges between between 3 to 4.5feet from the floor.

c. Recommended Rooms: We recommend the camera be used in huddle rooms (2-5people) or anywhere on the go.


Note for figure above: Only one camera is needed

d. Unconventional Rooms: If the cameras need to be used temporarily in a largeroom, we recommend trying to use as little of the room as possible (distance-wise). But if the cameras are to be stationed permanently, we recommend thesame procedure as for the wall mount.


Note: Due to size of room, two cameras can be used


d) Powering up the Camera• Refer to the set up guide for further information on powering up the camera and running

it on an operating system.

About Altia Systems

Altia Systems, Inc. 10020 N. De Anza Blvd, Suite 200 Cupertino, CA 95015 1-408-996-9710 www.panacast.com

Altia Systems, a Cupertino-based company, is the creator of PanaCast 2, the world’s first Panoramic-4K plug-and-play camera system that delivers a 180° wide field of view, which replicates the natural human visual perspective. Funded by Intel Capital and other leading investors, Altia Systems’ PanaCast 2, 2s, 3D VR and Live systems deliver real-time 180° Panoramic-4K, Panoramic-5K and 4K 3D video streams from integrated, synchronized and optimized multi-camera arrays.

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