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Figure 1. Cisco Unified Video Camera
Product Overview
The Cisco Unified Video Camera for the Cisco Unified IP Phones 9900 Series is a standard-definition video accessory that enables two-way along with voice-activated switching and continuous presence multi-party video calling between Cisco Unified IP Phones 9900 Series endpoints. Multiparty video communications are supported with the addition of a multipoint control unit (MCU).
Features and Benefits
Key features of the Cisco Unified Video Camera include:
• The Unified Video Camera appears on the back end of the phone display
• The camera supports H.264 video for two-way standard-definition calling. Multiparty video calls require use of a customer-supplied multipoint control unit (MCU).
• The camera does its own encoding and presents video in 24 frames per second in VGA resolution, or 30 frames per second in Common Intermediate Format (CIF) or Source Intermediate Format (SIF).
• The camera also provides a self-view display in full screen or picture-in-picture on the phone.
Table 1 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco Unified Video Camera.
Table 1. Features and Benefits of Cisco Unified Video Camera
Feature
Benefits
Hardware
Industrial design
The camera supports a direct plug-in connection through a USB connection to the Cisco Unified IP Phones 9900 Series endpoint. With an accessory clip and cable supplied with the camera, mounting on the display of a PC or another location close to the phone is an option, if preferred. The Cisco Unified Video Camera is powered directly from the IP phone in either case.
Customization
You can order the camera in arctic white or charcoal gray to match the color of the Cisco Unified IP Phones 9900 Series endpoint.
Display (on Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900)
The camera provides VGA presentation for calling, video calling, and applications; a graphical TFT color display; 24-bit color depth; 640 x 480 effective pixel resolution; and backlighting.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Support
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Version 7.1(3) or later
• Cisco Unified IP Phone Firmware Version 9.0(2) or later required
Licensing
The Cisco Unified Video Camera has no Device License Unit (DLU) requirements. DLUs to support the Cisco Unified Video Camera are addressed by the DLUs for the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 and 9951 endpoints.
Product Specifications
Table 2 gives specifications for the Cisco Unified Video Camera.
Table 2. Product Specifications
Feature
Specification
Protocols
• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for signaling
• H.264 for video
Connectivity
USB
Options
Arctic white or charcoal gray color
Digital image sensor
One-fourth-inch complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
Processor
2.0-megapixel system on a chip (SOC)
Chief ray angle (CRA)
22.1°
Sensitivity
0.53 V/Lux-sec
Signal/noise ratio
37.7 dB
Dynamic range
59.5 dB
Pixel size
2.2 x 2.2 micrometers
Vertical tilt
+30 to -40°
Vertical field of view
38° total
Total horizontal field of view
49.6°
Total diagonal field of view
60°
Anti-flicker detection and compensation
Yes
F-stop
F2.8
Auto-focus
Yes
Focus range
3.94 in. (10 cm) ~ infinity
Automatic white balance
Yes
Activity LED
Yes
Power
Using the camera as the sole accessory with the phone does not exceed IEEE 802.3af Class 3 power for the phone plus camera.
Operating temperature
Temperature: 32°F (0°C) ~ 113°F (45°C)
Non-operating temperature (shock)
Temperature: -13°F (-25°C) ~ 158°F (70°C)
Temperature: Altitude (operating)
140°F (40°C) Ambient condition to 9843 ft (3000m)
Temperature: Altitude (nonoperating)
Ambient condition to 15,000 ft (4572m)
Relative humidity (nonoperating)
90% ± 5%
Nonoperating hot temperature (storage)
158°F (70°C) ± 2°C
Nonoperating cold temperature (storage)
-40°F (-40°C) ± 2°C
Ordering Information
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page and refer to Table 3. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.
Table 3. Ordering Information
Product Name
Part Number
Cisco Unified Video Camera for the 9900 Series IP Phone, Charcoal
CP-CAM-C=
Cisco Unified Video Camera for the 9900 Series IP Phone, White
CP-CAM-W=
Cisco Services
Using the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach, Cisco and our partners offer a broad portfolio of end-to-end services to support the Cisco Unified Communications System. These services are based on proven methodologies for deploying, operating, and optimizing IP Communications solutions. Initial planning and design services, for example, can help you meet aggressive deployment schedules and minimize network disruption during implementation. Operate services reduce the risk of communications downtime with expert technical support, and optimize services enhance solution performance for operational excellence. Cisco and our partners offer a system-level service and support approach that can help you create and maintain a resilient, converged network that meets your business needs.
For More Information
For more information about the Cisco Unified Video Camera, please visit: www.cisco.com/go/ipphones/accessories or contact your local Cisco account representative.
