Cisco Codec Pro is a powerful collaboration solution that integrates well with flat panel displays. Easily scalable, offering Ultra High Definition video collaboration, and supporting up to three screens, Codec Pro is excellent in very large rooms like boardrooms and auditoriums.
By mixing and matching devices to tailor the setup to your needs, Codec Pro offers a flexible solution for turning any flat panel display into a powerful video conferencing system.
Wondering what goes where? Here's an overview of the connectors on the back of Codec Pro:
| A | Room Navigator (touch interface) | G | Micro USB (maintenance) |
| B | Network (Ethernet) | H | Microphone inputs |
| C | HDMI input | I | Audio line output |
| D | USB-C | J | Status LED |
| E | HDMI output | K | Factory reset |
| F | USB-A | L | Power |
Looking for more information about using Codec Pro?
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Check out the Codec Pro Installation Guide.
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Find safety and compliance documentation here.
The first time you start Codec Pro, you need a unique code to activate and register the device. You can generate this code yourself from Webex Settings or the Webex App. If you move on to something else before you get a chance to activate your device and lose track of the activation code, you can generate a new code anytime.
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The steps below are for setting up the codec in Personal Mode. If you're an Administrator and setting up devices for other people, read these articles about Getting started with Control Hub and Adding devices to workspaces. |
Generate a code from Webex Settings
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Go to Webex Settings.
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Select My Devices and then click Generate Activation Code. You'll get a code on your screen and a QR code, and the same code will be sent to your email.
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When you start the codec for the first time, connect to the internet. Follow the setup wizard on the screen. When you reach Choose configuration, select Cisco Webex and type in the activation code or scan the QR code.
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Follow the activation steps and your device is ready for use.
Generate an activation code from the Webex app
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Open the Webex app on your computer or mobile device.
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Go to your profile picture and select Settings > Devices.
On a Mac, select Preferences > Devices.
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Under My Devices, click Generate activation code.
On a PC or Mac, take note of the code and click OK.
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When you start the codec for the first time, connect to the internet. Follow the setup wizard on the screen. When you reach Choose configuration, select Cisco Webex and type in the activation code or scan the QR code.
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Follow the activation steps and your device is ready for use.
Cisco offers Codec Pro in Room Kit Pro bundles which combine a codec with the other hardware you need to create the ultimate video collaboration experience - camera(s), microphone(s), and a Cisco touch controller user interface. Find out more about these components, here.
The Cisco camera portfolio is designed to provide optimized video experience in any meeting space. Codec Pro supports the cameras listed here. You can find the installation guide for each one, below:
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Cisco Quad camera. A quad camera bar with integrated speakers and microphones is ideal for rooms that seat up to 14 people.
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PTZ-4K camera. Supports best overview, closeups, and group framing.
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SpeakerTrack 60 camera. A dual-camera system that allows participants in a video meeting to see the active speaker on the other end of a call in full view.
Looking for more information about Cisco cameras?
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Check out the Camera Guide.
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Find safety and compliance documentation for our cameras, here.
Cisco microphones provide a range of audio coverage solutions for both integrated video systems and custom video deployments - either on the table or through the ceiling. Codec Pro supports the microphones listed here. You can find the installation guide for each one, below:
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Microphone Array. A premium directional microphone array providing crystal-clear, immersive audio pickup in large conference rooms and boardrooms.
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Table microphone. Ideal for omnidirectional coverage in small-to-large rooms with fixed tables.
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Ceiling microphone. Designed for crystal clear sound pickup in any well designed meeting space.
Looking for more information about Cisco microphones?
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Check out the microphones data sheet.
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Find safety and compliance documentation for our microphones, here.
Control the Codec Pro with a touch controller offering an intuitive user interface. Codec Pro supports the touch controllers listed here. You can find the installation guide for each one, below:
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Touch 10 controller. Control your device with an intuitive touch panel.
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Room Navigator. An intuitive 10-inch touch panel for the table or wall-mounted.
Looking for more information about touch controllers?
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Check out this configuration example.
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Find the quick reference guides and user guides for both types of controller, here.
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Find safety and compliance documentation for our touch controllers, here.
A standard Room Kit Pro solution contains these hardware accessories:
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Codec Pro
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Quad Camera with wall mount
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Room Navigator
By mixing and matching devices to tailor the setup to your needs, Codec Pro offers a flexible solution for turning any flat panel display into a powerful video conferencing system. Here are some other combinations to consider.
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Codec Pro, PTZ 4K camera, Room Navigator wall mounted, microphone options |
Codec Pro, camera, touch 10, microphone options |
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Configuration |
Install guide Data sheet Get started |
Install guide Data sheet Get started |
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Use case |
<Number of users, room size, room setup, benefits/use> |
<Number of users, room size, room setup, benefits/use> |
Use Codec Pro to meet and call, share content from your laptop, collaborate, and stay connected with your coworkers.
Make calls
You can start calls on your touchscreen or from your connected Webex App. To call from Codec Pro, tap the Call button on the connected controller's home screen. You can either search for contacts in your directory, or use a video address to make a call. Tap the End Call button to hang up.
For more details, see this article about calling from a room device touch controller.
Connect to the Webex App
When you're in the same room as a Webex device, your Webex app can automatically connect to it. The codec's name shows up at the top of the app when it's connected. You can use the app to start calls on the device and share your screen wirelessly.
When you turn off the app or leave the room, your app gets disconnected from the codec.
For more details, see this article about using room devices with the Webex app. using Boards with the Webex app.
Share content
Connect your laptop to the codec using the HDMI or USB-C cable. Make sure that your laptop is switched on, and you'll see your screen automatically. Read this article about sharing your screen in a call with others.
When the codec is paired to the Webex app, you can share content wirelessly. Read these articles to learn about sharing content wirelessly in a call or sharing wirelessly outside a call.
Camera settings
Before calling somebody, you can check your self-view to see how you look. Swipe from the right side of the screen to open the control panel. As long as your camera is open, you'll see your self-view at the top. Tap Camera Settings to adjust the view.
Check out this article about self-view and other camera settings, for more information.
Get creative
You can add your favorite web apps and keep them a tap away on the controller's home screen.
