Vaddio Quick-Connect USB - Manual (Page 24)

Quick-Connect USB Interface
Quick-Connect USB, Document Number 342-0653 Rev. B Page 24 of 36
C ONNECTING THE Q UICK -C ONNECT USB AND C AMERA TO THE PC AND P ROGRAM OF C HOICE
The Quick-Connect USB 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 QC-USB with a Vaddio camera and get an
image in a couple of popular programs.
Skype Example:
1) After connecting a camera to the Quick-Connect USB, with a quality USB 2.0
cable, plug the USB-B port of the QC-USB Interface to the USB-A port of the
computer. A pop up window on the computer monitor will display the
following:
a. Found QC-USB
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 QC-USB can be controlled
with the supplied Vaddio IR Remote Commander or through IP as described earlier through the QC-USB’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 and 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 application or media player is in a state of constant 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.