Using the camera

The SMART Board Mini 727 comes with a 4K Ultra-HD camera with 5× ePTZ, privacy shutter, and infrared camera remote.

Components

No.

Name

Description

For more information

1 

Function button

Press to change between auto-framing and custom zoom.

SeeCamera function button

2 

Indicator light

Indicates when the camera is in use.

SeeCamera indicator light

3 

Camera lens

Keep clean to ensure best picture quality

SeeMaintaining the camera

4 

Camera tilt

Gently tilt the camera to adjust its perspective.

SeeGently move the camera up or down to adjust the tilt angle.

5 

Privacy shutter

Twist the adjuster counterclockwise to close the shutter.

SeeCamera privacy shutter

6 

Camera mounting holes

Using the provided screws, secure the camera to the podium.

SeeSMART Board Mini 727 interactive podium illustrated installation instructions (docs.smarttech.com/kb/172012)

7 

Camera connection plug

Connects to the camera port on top of the podium.

SeeSMART Board Mini 727 interactive podium illustrated installation instructions (docs.smarttech.com/kb/172012)

To use the SMART Board Mini 727 camera

  1. Install the SMART Board Mini 727 camera.

    SeeSMART Board Mini 727 interactive podium illustrated installation instructions (docs.smarttech.com/kb/172012)

  2. Connect a computer to the interactive podium. The connected computer should auto-detect the camera.

  3. (Optional) To manually select the camera input on the connected computer, open the camera controls on the connected computer (this procedure will vary from device to device).

    Tip 

    Individual applications with access to the camera may also have in-app camera controls.

  4. Select SMART Board Mini from the list of camera input devices.

    Note 

    For macOS, you might need to give permissions to individual apps.

    The camera is now ready to use.

    Tip 

    Use the interactive podium camera remote control to adjust camera settings by opening the camera’s on-screen display menu while viewing the camera image in a camera app.

    SeeUsing the camera remote

    SeeCamera on-screen display menu settings

  5. Gently move the camera up or down to adjust the tilt angle.

You might need to adjust the interactive podium's camera settings when you initially install it, while maintaining it, or while using it.

To access the camera’s on-screen display menu (OSD) settings

  1. On the connected computer, open an application that can display the camera’s image (this procedure will vary from device to device).

    Windows computer

    Click StartSettingsBluetooth & devicesCamerasConnected camerasChoose your input device.

    Mac computer

    Click Apple menuSystem SettingsSecurity & PrivacyCamera.

  2. Press on the camera remote to open the OSD menu.

    Option

    Values

    Image

    • Sharpness
    • Contrast
    • Saturation
    • Brightness
    • Gamma
    • White Balance

    Mode

    • 2D NR (noise reduction)
    • 3D NR (noise reduction)
    • Flicker
    • Backlight Comp.
    • Mirror
    • Flip
    • Default Mode
    • Preset FOV
    System
    • Language
    • USB Transfer Type
    • Serial Number
    • FW Version
    • Reset

  3. Press the up and down arrows to highlight a menu, and then press OK to open the menu.

  4. Browse through the options using the up and down arrows.

  5. Press the left and right arrows to change the menu option’s setting.

  6. To return to the main menu, press .

    SeeUsing the camera remote

Camera LED color

Status

Green

The camera is enabled and currently in use.

Red

The camera is not in use or the camera’s video output is muted by the remote control.

You can control the zoom using the camera’s remote or by pressing the camera’s function button on top of the camera.

Option

Notes

Single press

Change between auto-framing and zoom modes from 1× to 5×.

Long press (>2 seconds)

Reset the camera to auto-framing mode.

Long press (>5 seconds)

Reboot the camera.

You can open and close the camera’s privacy shutter by gently twisting the camera’s adjuster clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Follow these instructions to clean the camera without damaging its components.

  • Use soft cloth or tissue to clean the camera cover.

  • Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the camera lens.

  • Wipe it gently with a mild detergent if needed.

  • Do not use strong or corrosive detergents to avoid scratching the lens and affecting the video quality.