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Connecting the RAV — Auxiliary Devices

Connecting VCRs and DVD players

You can record your audio/video conference or play audio using a playback device such as a VCR or DVD player.

Note: You can also connect a mono-signal device or a non-record/playback device to these line in/out connectors.

 

PLAYBACK / RECORD

L

L

IN

OUT

R

R

Figure 2.14. Connecting a Record/Playback device

To connect to record/playback

For recording, connect the Left and Right Audio Out on the RAV to the left and right audio in on the VCR or DVD player.

For playback, connect the Left and Right Audio In on the RAV to the left and right out on the VCR or DVD player.

Connecting PTZ cameras

The RAV system provides voice-tracking capabilities through VISCA control port connection to a Pan,Tilt, Zoom camera. Voice Tracking allows the camera to move to preset positions based on microphone activation. For instructions on programming the presets, see page 42.

CAMERA

CONTROL

Figure 2.15. Connecting a camera

To add a camera

Connect the camera to the Camera Control port on the mixer.

Note:The camera video out signal connects to a video codec.

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Connecting for serial control

You can connect a computer or a control device, such as an AMX or Crestron, to the RAV mixer through the serial control port. See the page 78 for a list of the serial commands.

To connect a computer serial port

Connect computer to Control port on the back of the mixer using a 9-pin serial cable.

LEPHONE

 

 

RS-232

CAMERA

LAN

CONTROL

SET

 

 

Figure 2.16. Connecting a computer serially

Connecting for USB control

You can also connect a computer to the RAV through the USB port.

To connect a computer through the USB port

Connect computer to the USB port on the front of the mixer using a USB cable.

Figure 2.17. Connecting a computer through the USB

Note:The USB drivers are installed when you install RAV-Ware.

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ClearOne comm 600/900 user manual Connecting VCRs and DVD players, Connecting PTZ cameras, Connecting for serial control

600/900 specifications

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