Polycom RealPresence Digital Breakout, Camera
Adapter
This breakout adapter allows Polycom EagleEye IV and Polycom EagleEye Acoustic cameras to be broken
out into HDMI and Serial (DB9) signals. You can also use this adapter with the Polycom RealPresence
Digital Breakout, Codec adapter to extend the distance between an EagleEye IV camera or EagleEye
Producer and a Group Series codec.
Recommendations for Use
● Use the supplied Polycom power supply (part number 1465-52748-040).
● Verify the polarity of the power supply as shown on the DBA next to the power supply input.
● Use with HDCI Polycom EagleEye IV Camera Cable. Either 2457-64356-001 (3m); 2457-64356-100
(1m); or 2457-64356-018 (457mm).
● Use with certified HDMI compliant cable.
● Use with certified EIA/TIA-RS-232 cable. Use straight-through type, not crossover.
● Do not hot plug the serial cable. Disconnecting or connecting the RS-232 cable during operation may
cause unexpected system behavior. If this happens, cycle the power to the codec or camera to
eliminate this issue.
● The signal quality is dependent on the quality of the HDMI and serial signals at the output of the DBA
and associated cables; if the mating device has an equalizer; and the electrical noise in the installed
environment. To ensure proper operation with all devices, the HDMI and EIA/TIA-RS-232 specs
should be met at the input to all mating devices.
● The EagleEye Acoustic camera’s audio is not supported when it is connected to the adapter.
● To successfully upgrade the software of a connected device (e.g., EagleEye IV camera, EagleEye
Producer, EagleEye Digital Extender), the breakout adapter must be used in pairs: one for the
camera and another for the codec connected via HDMI and DB9. Otherwise, you have to connect the
device directly to the codec. This includes if you are connecting a camera and codec to a switcher.
● Only the breakout camera adapter is needed if you want to connect a camera to an HDMI input on
the codec.