Amcrest AWC5100 User manual

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5MP UltraHD ProStream Webcam
User Manual
Model: AWC5100

Getting Started
-1-
Product Overview
Privacy Cover
Adjustable
Clip Base
Microphone
Lens
Microphone
Status Indicator Status Indicator
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Getting Started
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Placing Your Webcam
The webcam has an adjustable clip base which allows the
device to be secured to a monitor, or desktop, or tripod.
Placement on a Monitor
- Grasp the webcam, as displayed in the image below,
and open the clip base.
- Place the opened clip base onto the monitor making
sure the foot of the clip base is flush with the back of the
monitor.
Getting Started
-3-
Setting Up Your Webcam Placement on a Flat Surface
Place the camera on a flat
surface and use the adjustable
clip base to move and adjust
the camera according to your
preference.
Using the Privacy Cover
Located on top of the camera is
a switch that allows the privacy
cover to slide over the lens.
Move the switch left and right to
open and close the privacy
cover.
Placement on a Tripod
Place the 1/4”20 tripod screw on
the bottom of the adjustable clip
base to the male end of a tripod
and twist the base allowing it to
be secured to the tripod (sold
separately).

Connecting the Webcam
-4-
-5-
Technical Specifications
The webcam is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac
operating systems.
Using NetDesk
NetDesk is a video communications tool which can be used
along with your Amcrest webcam. For more information on
NetDesk, please visit:
https://www.netdesk.com/
1) Connect the webcam’s USB cable to a USB port on your
computer. The status indicator on the camera will illuminate
indicating the webcam is properly connected.
2) Allow any drivers or other software to load and open a
video chat or recording software of your choice to open the
camera.
3) The camera’s default resolution is 2MP and will need to be
manually set to 5MP using a third party software such as,
Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.
Model
Image Sensor
Effective Pixels
Electronic Shutter
Coding Format
Video Frame Rate
1/4 inch 5.0 Megapixel CMOS
2592 (H) x 1944 (V)
1/15 ~ 1/100000s
H.264/MJPEG/YUV
H.264 (1080P@5-30fps,720P @5-30fps, VGA
@5-30fps; MJPEG(5M:2592*1944@24fps,
1440P@5-30fps, 1080P@5-30fps,
720P@5-30fps, VGA@30fps
AWC5100
Video Resolution 1920 * 1080
Video Delay ≤120ms
Image Saturation 100% ~ 130%
Signal to Noise Ratio
USB1.1 / USB2.0 / UVC1.0/1.1/1.5
Video Output
≥65 dB
Noise Reduction Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
Compatibility Windows, Linux, and Mac
Lens Type 3.6mm
Focus Distance 0.32ft (0.1m)
Microphone Built-in microphone, clear within 16ft (5m)
Power Supply USB (DC 5V), 2W Max (Power Consumption)
Field of View H: 65°, V: 40°, D: 75°
-14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C), Humidity: <95%
Working Temperature
Dimensions 4.58”x2.24”x1.90” (116.4mmx57.1mmx48.3mm)
Weight 0.18lbs. (85g)
Auto Focus 0.32ft – 16.4ft (0.1m – 5m)
Distortion <1%
Cable Length 6.88ft (2.1m)
Audio Coding Format 16-Bit PCM
≥72h (working normally)
Working Hours