# Cameras tab ## Cameras Tab Content The **Cameras** tab contains the list of available **cameras, DCUs,** and **DAKs (Digital Audio Kits/speakers)** - within a specific LearningSpace system. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/38172c7b-afa8-481f-af1d-8c93a38a101c/CAMERAS%20TAB.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=1019a1b2b9fb43e72cc2975fa6b84b7aa580fd61873fda5fa8de407e6533f804&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x1420") :::tip For more details on connecting cameras, see [How to Connect Cameras](/doc/how-to-connect-cameras-O0YWnqXCKF). ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/49488789-144c-4200-9f16-f716c198b5c4/76906703.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=10c3a38db47d9f2476fa591eb7dabcac2faf41881412e6b7c32a23983d9cf1f9&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "left-50") Cameras available on the network - but still in *'Not yet configured'* status - can be **added to the LearningSpace system** by clicking the plus sign in the Controls column of each row. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/5b5cf234-7243-4ff0-965e-e402c7498224/76906704.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=2b728be3f33f944e9611d1499e793cbb390d88a11e7fc6c9a3c5a32ac9f8b45b&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "left-50")Disappeared cameras can be **removed** using the **Remove Camera** option in the respective rows. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/992dc628-2d01-42b5-905c-8d64a776c8aa/76908964.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=755d4ef4fdac490fca181c72eeb5a42d558041e361750b66b87fa73dc99216bf&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "left-50 =68x25")All changes can be made effectively using the **Refresh** button at the bottom of the page. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/a58fd826-6eb2-4974-a847-8c52315aefa3/76908963.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=e767ef3392e513d9f9be13bcd7076eaf72ebd55af532c5db215aa377242e6042&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "left-50 =90x32")All available cameras are automatically added to the system using the **Add All** button. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/f7dac79d-1f0a-4030-aa9b-be95bcc4836a/add%20all%20cameras_sys_cameras%20tab%20m%C3%A1solat.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=1b6544fae063b7c1a5d1cd311cb47058c5debd3440d2ca43863dc60b75cbc235&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x1426") The **Controls** **cogwheel** in each row of a configured camera prompts the [**Camera Settings**](/doc/how-to-manage-cameras-and-speakers-mlsqsSzpZu) window to open, where the following settings can be specified. ## Camera Settings ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/5842edab-d27a-41db-9843-6ab9e2d5d09c/76908970.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=b6b27f2aa9da82faf97e4336b089a3324aaafba7723b31129313f6f8452f5593&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) * **Name** - camera name for distinction * **Autofocus** - only for PTZ cameras: when checked, the focus is set automatically when using pant-tilt-zoom * **Current position** - only for PTZ cameras: a preset position that can be saved by typing in a title and then clicking the **Add** button :::info Once a new position is added, the ***'Available positions'*** drop-down appears with a **Go to** and a **Remove** button, activating or deleting the selected position respectively. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/7e21e26f-f154-463a-a40a-f60be602d56d/76908930.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=9ff50b37e8339ccfc119779bd4fe721f7cd554c75b18858d1e87a4f1173daa11&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =410x112") ::: * **Video size -** **resolution** of the camera feed :::warning In **LearningSpace Single Room View,** the sizing of camera streams might not be optimal (an additional black bar/stripe might be visible at the upper and lower edges of the screen) with a 4:3 **video size** *(aspect ratio)*. Therefore, the **recommended ratio is 16:9** (e.g. 1280x720). ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/93deb446-02e7-4ca2-b4ac-4da56cafc15b/CAMERA%20STREAM%20ASPECT%20RATIO_VIDEO%20SIZE.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=ae071bc1afda92468876d920e90a9b77b5e2035937de5c90d3001f90ad766e6d&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x837") * **Quality** - the quality of the camera image on a 10 scale (the lower, the worse the camera image, but the smaller the recording size accordingly as well) * **Audio source**—The source of audio for the camera feed. If available, the built-in microphone will be the default audio source. * **Audio gain (dB)** - volume setting for the audio source (*built-in mic or selected source*) * **White balance** - adjustment of the **intensity of white color** in the camera feed :::warning Normally, the *'Automatic'* setting is optimal and should only be changed under special circumstances. ::: * **Upside down**—For *ceiling-mounted PTZ camera* types, checking this setting allows for switching the original (ceiling) perspective. :::info For cameras **without built-in audio, one of the external audio sources has to be selected from the Audio source drop-down fo**r the camera to be able to be assigned to a room within LearningSpace. If the "use without audio" option is selected, you can assign the camera to a room. However, the videos will be recorded without audio, which means the **audio track will** **not be recorded.** ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/1716fe66-5d63-4efc-9bbf-a944189884dd/use%20without%20audio%20option%20m%C3%A1solat.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=d6b78ef4705f9f114909286483c7ce7036f93cd8a26b8080cb66e8f67d834017&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =1227.5x556.5") ### Privacy Mode-Related Settings :::info ***NOTE:*** [Privacy Mode](/doc/privacy-mode-for-standardized-patients-sps-Xw3JbxdOuN) is available under the following conditions: * The **audio source** is set to: *‘use without audio.’ OR:* * The audio source is connected to another Elevate-handled device that is **mutable**. ::: :::warning ***NOTE:*** If there is a DCU/encoder in the room along with **cameras** on which **Privacy Mode can be enabled**, users can activate privacy mode in the room using the SP toolbar or push button; however, **privacy mode will only be enabled on the cameras, __not on the DCU/encoder__**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/68974665-48ef-455e-b1bb-29ca7c626dc9/privacy%20vs%20DCU%203.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=172babb85cbd69617e1f0784297c12be5cb8ba54dfe4c6d17ac7a52a7c23e914&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =2991x1136") ::: ### **Privacy Mode Visual Indicator** A visual indicator shows that the room is in [Privacy Mode](/doc/privacy-mode-for-standardized-patients-sps-Xw3JbxdOuN). :::success When Privacy Mode is enabled, **the** ***Privacy Mode indicator* appears** in the **Camera Settings** window. ![Privacy mode - Camera Settings](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/c358c66e-5dac-4781-bb6a-2fd5049bc77e/system-cameras-privacy-on.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=df0ccd4c0ea6552b1908cf37ed6773b478aa890d219940efd15c4eec7006e2ea&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =514x323") ::: :::warning **Privacy mode** is currently **not supported** for mobile cameras. See [Mobile Recording Feature](/doc/42696a73-a79f-4fc9-bc0e-810c62b27fd3) ::: ## Speaker Settings ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/4f720eab-c29e-480b-8515-d5f5e55874a0/90310064.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=abc63d0c91c103c992b6bf6d233b89bb0b190a8148c0612dcb44c3a5617ff1eb&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject "left-50")The **cogwheel** in each row of a configured speaker (*Digital Audio Kit, DAK*) prompts the **Camera Settings** window to open, where the following settings can be specified: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/6fe73501-4489-4f5b-91d8-d566c6674dbf/SPEAKER%20SETTINGS.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=e33cbb6166a53521ccf3fc6f4e6d165a2386bd1852c749c3c7b019ecf7fd9110&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x883") * **Name -**  Speaker name for distinction * **Audio gain (dB) -**  controls the sensitivity of the integrated microphone of the speaker * **Speaker gain (dB)** - controls the speaker output volume :::info **Default gain values** are set for various audio sources to optimize device compatibility. The default settings are as follows: Line: 0dB Axis: 35dB Audio Technica: 35dB ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/4046dee0-257b-47d6-aa23-9cc1ea37ef9b/image-20230427-132804.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=e89465ac308b0ff70b4af5b3629f9d3c842b7d1bf0e9aa5f973ec9e2190c0379&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =432x229") ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/ac1984f1-5421-4d01-bd19-0142ffb4ac54/image-20230427-133003.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T120000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=7d7187fc319a64b16cefa778493d44eb39729255d7b1c647fa250c5addf3f570&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =432x229") :::tip For more details on managing cameras, see [How to Manage Cameras](/doc/how-to-manage-cameras-and-speakers-mlsqsSzpZu). For further information, visit our [System Manager](/doc/system-manager-ar9EDnlVcL) and [System - How to](/doc/system-how-to-jhrHFUlkwJ) pages. ::: :::info Related pages * [How can I save a certain camera angle?](/doc/how-can-i-save-a-certain-camera-angle-dvFWpzKSAW) * [How can I switch to fullscreen?](/doc/how-can-i-switch-to-fullscreen-wIk1pXAdwC) * [How to Connect Cameras](/doc/how-to-connect-cameras-O0YWnqXCKF) * [How to Manage Cameras and Speakers](/doc/how-to-manage-cameras-and-speakers-mlsqsSzpZu) ::: --- **Documents** - [User Guide](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/user-guide-WPv4VxhtWB) - [FAQ](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/faq-YoxOQOjvnY) - [Training Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/training-videos-D2ycsEwqPt) - [Module Introduction Videos](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/module-introduction-videos-I6OQ6H7SUT) - [Release Notes](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/release-notes-BcFFMsc0RV) - [Distance Learning with LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/distance-learning-with-learningspace-eAfwW23Hxg) - [Preventing Copy-Paste in LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/preventing-copy-paste-in-learningspace-sPD0IIUuk0) - [Important Technical Notification Regarding Adobe Flash Player](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/important-technical-notification-regarding-adobe-flash-player-eQtMLwLmTJ) - [iPad support - Technical information](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/ipad-support-technical-information-dLmeFvKofC) - [TeamViewer Link](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/teamviewer-link-QyKZBMqUT9) - [YouTube videos about LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/youtube-videos-about-learningspace-TMb3zdc0LC) - [Customer Aftercare One-Pager](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/customer-aftercare-one-pager-GBWMe1BcfS) - [Case Studies](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ent-hs/doc/case-studies-VcAbFqXSz7)