Information Technology & Institutional Planning

Document Cameras

Introduction

Most classrooms will have a Document Camera available in lieu of the traditional transparency projector for sharing textbook pages, documents, or showing physical items on the projector screen.

Input Selections

Document cameras can be set to show up on the projector screen by selecting INPUT 3 or Document Camera from the instructor station room controller. 

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions to common issues or misunderstandings and their solutions can be found at the bottom of the page or by clicking the navigation link below.

HoverCam Duo / Ultra

The most common one you will find in classrooms are the HoverCam brand which are built into the side of an instructor station. Sometimes you will find them on separate tables or desks depending on the size of the room.

These document cameras are the only type that can be used in Zoom classes for displaying documents and diagrams. You can learn more about how to use them in detail by reading the HoverCam Document Camera Guide (PDF).

In addition to Zoom, HoverCam also includes Flex 11, a software that comes pre-installed on all CPP instructor station computers which allows you to digitally annotate, and record snippets of what you are displaying. More information can be found by visiting the HoverCam Academy Website.

WolfVision Desktop Document Camera

Another common type of document camera is the WolfVision variety. These are an older standard that is actively being phased out as it does not support sharing content over Zoom, however you may still come across them in some rooms tucked away into the sides of an instructor station.

You can read the WolfVision Document Camera Guide (PDF) for more information on operating them. 

WolfVision Ceiling Mounted Document Cameras

The last, and least common type of document camera you will come across are the ceiling mounted ones made by WolfVision. They come in two formats:

  • Inter-ceiling tile mounted
  • Pole Mounted

They both function identically, with the exception of the pole-mounted having a higher resolution ideal for showcasing objects that are not exclusive to documents such as architecture models.

You can read the WolfVision Document Camera Guide (PDF) for more information on operating them. 


Troubleshooting Help

  • This usually happens in rooms with older projectors, to fix this, go to the camera screen settings and click on the arrow next to the word "HDMI"

hovercam display output settings diagram

  • Set the resolution to 720p

hovercam resolution selection diagram

  • HoverCam document cameras are currently the only type that can be used over Zoom.
    • Set your document camera to USB Mode
      usb mode for hovercam
    • In Zoom, select HoverCam from the list of cameras
      hovercam name in zoom
  • If you'd like to present the document camera while also using the a webcam:
    • Select Share Screen from the bottom Zoom menu
      zoom share screen button
    • Select Advanced from the top menu of the pop-up
      zoom advanced camera sharing button
    • Select Content from a 2nd Camera
      zoom content from a second screen
    • Follow the instructions on Zoom to finalize your layout and share!

  • Make sure you are pointing the remote at the WolfVision IR Receiver and not the document camera itself

wolfvision receiver

  • The batteries in the remote may need to be replaced, You can request batteries from support at (909) 869-4040