Vidi 280 overview

Camera features

The Vidi 280 is designed with a dual 50 MP + 8 MP ePTZ camera system that integrates well into medium to large conference room environments. With AI auto framing technology that automatically switches between telephoto and wide-angle cameras for the best shot, the ePTZ system also features up to 16x digital zoom. Below is a list of the features included in the Vidi 280 remote camera.

 

 

• 4K, fully digital pan / tilt / zoom (ePTZ)
• 50 MP 86° HFoV camera for participants farther from the camera
• 8 MP 120° HFoV ultrawide camera for participants closer to the camera
• LED indications for camera activity
• 16x digital zoom
• AI auto framing technology supports meeting spaces up to and including large rooms
• Activity and privacy state LED indicator
• 5 element microphone array
• USB 3.0 powered USB-C connector, cable included
• Flexible mounting hardware options. Top of display and under display mounts included.

 

 

Camera mounting orientation controls are available via the camera control app to flip the image for below display mounting applications.

Ultrawide Lens Diagonal FoV: 150° Horizontal FoV: 122° Vertical FoV: 88° Image Sensor: 8 Megapixel Focus Distance: TBD Max Zoom: 3x

Wide Angle Lens Diagonal FoV: 110° Horizontal FoV: 86° Vertical FoV: 69° Image Sensor: 50 Megapixel Focus Distance: TBD Max Zoom: 16x

 

 

Microphones

The Vidi 280 remote camera includes 5 element beamforming microphone array that allows for it to be used as a stand alone microphone for smaller to medium room systems not using full Parlé soundbar, or beamtracking microphone systems. This shares the same microphone elements that are used in all the Parlé product line for superior performance.

The Vidi 280 does not incorporate onboard DSP that provides any of the beamtracking, AEC, or noise reduction features of the full Parlé series microphone and soundbar products. 

In rooms where a larger integrated microphone system is in use, the Vidi 280 can be selected as the camera device for the application or PC while selecting a different microphone source. The onboard microphones may also be disabled in the Biamp Camera Controller application. 

Note: There is no mic mute status LED indicator on the Vidi 280.

 

 

Connectivity

The Vidi 280 uses an updated USB-C to A cable design for device connectivity and power from UC client, USB hub, or PC. The included 1.8m right angle  connector USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5Gbps) USB-C to USB A cable uses a slimmer design to provide greater mounting flexibility and cable management. The USB-C connection allows for right angle connection to be reversed to fit both above or below display installations. 

             

 

A Kensington lock socket is provided on the camera rear for device security using standard keyed or combination locking.

                  

Note: If any USB cable, extension, hub, or port does not support USB 3.0, the camera will operate in USB 2.0 compatibility mode with reduced performance and video resolution due to the limited power availability and bandwidth. 

 

 

LED indicators

The Vidi 280 includes a camera privacy LED on the front with white status indication tied to camera active state. There is no microphone mute state indicator on the Vidi 280. Mic mute status will be available via the UC client application.

             

 

 

Mounting and accessories

The Vidi 280 ships with the display top mount attached. An under display mounting plate is also included in the box with camera. The under display mount can be adhered to the display and camera is then snapped into the plate clips. There are also optional mounts available for wall or side mounting applications. These additional mounts can be purchased separately to fit the design application. The threaded camera base uses industry standard thread size to allow for adapting to other mounts available for specific installation needs. The Vidi 280 also ships with a lens cap to protect camera during mounting, or when not in use.

• Display Top Mount hardware ships attached to the Vidi 280 and provides flexible display or monitor installation

             

• The Under Display Mount is included in the box to allow for under display mounting. Camera control application allows for the image to be flipped digitally when mounting under display.

 

                        

• The VMA 200-WM may be purchased as a separate accessory to allow direct wall installation.

 

              

• The VMA 200-DM may be purchased separately to allow for display side mounting with provided adhesive backing.

 

Adhesive mounting note: Clean the mounting surface of any oil, dust or grease prior to adhering the bracket. Attach the bracket and apply pressure to the adhesive areas for about 30 seconds. It takes approximately 24 hours for the joint to reach about 90% of the maximum bond strength.If feasible, delay mounting the camera until the next day.

Currently the remote control software application is the only method of camera control.

 

 

Biamp camera controller software

Biamp provides a camera management application that installs on PC or Mac for control and updates for the Vidi and Parlé conferencing bars. The control software is available to download from the link below or the Biamp website. This software allows for additional camera features and management available to the room. 

USB Extension

USB extension devices will be tested and added to this list once the Vidi 280 begins shipping. 

 

 

Further reading

• Conferencing Cameras
• Biamp Camera Controller Software
• Vidi 280 Data Sheet(Preliminary)
• Vidi 280 Install Guide
• Vidi 280 dimensional.pdf
• Vidi 280 CAD files