HuddleCamHD HuddleCam-HD 12x User manual

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Precautions………………………………………………………………………………………….
Safety Tips…………………………………………………………………………………………….
•Please read this manual carefully before using the camera.
•Avoid damage from stress, violent vibration or liquid intrusion during
transportation, storage or installation.
•Take care of the camera during installation to prevent damage to the
camera case, ports, lens or PTZ mechanism.
•Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.)
Otherwise, you may experience electrical shock.
•Keep the camera away from strong electromagnetic sources.
•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (e.g. bright lights, the sun,
etc.) for extended periods of time.
•Do not clean the camera with any active chemicals or corrosive detergents.
•Do not disassemble the camera or any of the camera's components. If
problems arise, please contact your authorized dealer.
•After long term operation, moving components can wear down. Contact
your authorized dealer for repair.
Supplied Accessories…………………………………………………………………………….
•HD Color Video Camera (1)
•12V/2.5A DC Power Adapter (1)
•RS232 CABLE (1)
•USB 3.0 A-B Cable (2m), Serial Control cable,
•IR Remote Controller (1)
•User Manual (1)

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Rear Board Connectors…………………………………………………………………………
High Definition Interface: USB 3.0 B
Control Signal Interface: Mini DIN-8 (VISCA IN/RS232)
Control Signal Configuration: Dip-Switch Pin 7/TTL Signal; Baud Rate: 9600bps
Power Supply Interface: DC 12V Socket
Electrical……….…………………………………………………………………………………….
Power Supply Adapter: 12V DC/2A
Input Voltage: 12V DC (10.5-14V DC)
Input Power: 24W (MAX)
Structure……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Material: Aluminum, Plastic
Dimensions (W x H x D): 10.44 in. (265.176mm) x 6.75 in. (171.45mm)
x 5.81 in. (147.574mm)
Mass: 3.32 lbs. (1.51 kg.)
Working Environment: Indoor
Operating Temperature: 32ºF (-0ºC) to 113ºF (+45ºC)
Storage Temperature: -14ºF (-10ºC) to 140ºF (+60ºC)
Color: Silver Gray

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Rear Board & Function………………………………………………………………………..
1. Front View…………………………………………………………………………………..
1. Lens
12x Optical Zoom.
2. Camera Base
Base of the camera.
3. IR Receiver
To receive IR remote controller signal.

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2. Rear View………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. System Select
For selecting output resolution.
8. VISCA IN Port
For hard wired remote control from a 3rd party PC, joystick, etc...
9. USB 3.0 B Male Interface
For connection to PC USB 3.0 port (NOT compatible with USB 2.0 port or
driver).
10. DVI-I Video Output
Provides simultaneous digital or analog video output to monitor.
11. 12VDC Input Power Supply Jack
Only use the Power Adapter supplied with this camera.
12. Power Indicator Light
Red LED illuminates when unit is powered.

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2. Bottom View………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Dip Switches
For putting camera in setup modes.
5. Tripod Screw Hole
Will accept 1/4-20 bolt from 3rd party tripod, wall or ceiling mount.
6. Additional Mounting Holes
Will accept 1/4-20 bolt from 3rd party tripod, wall or ceiling mount.
4. Dip-Switch & Rotary Switch Settings……………………………………………….
Dip Switches – For putting camera in setup modes.

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Note: When changing Dip-Switch settings, make all changes with camera powered
off.
Rotary Switches – For selecting output resolution.
Dial Setting
Resolution
0
1080p-60
1
1080p-50
2
1080p-30
3
1080p-25
4
720p-60
5
720p-50
6
720p -30
7
720p -25
8
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Cable Connection Info…………………………………………………………………………
VISCA RS-232C - IN Reference……………………………………………………………

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OSD MENU……………………………………………………………………………………………..
On Screen Display Menu - Use the OSD menu to access and change the
camera’s settings.
Note: You cannot manually move the camera (pan/tilt) when the OSD menu is
visible on the screen.
The Menu is as follows:
•LANGUAGE Default Value: English
Changes the cameras menu language: Chinese/English
•SYSTEM OPTION
◦PROTOCOL Default Value: VISCA
Changes the Cameras Protocol Type: Visca/Pelco-P/Pelco-D
◦ADDR Default Value: 01
Visca (1-7) Pelco-P/Pelco-D (1-63)
◦B. RATE Default Value: 9600
2400/4800/9600/115200
◦RS485 Default Value: Off
On when using RS485 Communication (On/Off)
◦ARM. VER Default Value: 1.0A
On when using RS485 Communication (On/Off)
◦FPGA. VER Default Value: 1.0
On when using RS485 Communication (On/Off)
◦CAM. VER Default Value: 010404
On when using RS485 Communication (On/Off)
◦MODEL Default Value: UH-S
Auto/Manual

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•CAMERA OPTION
◦EXPOSURE
▪EXP. MODE Default Value: Auto
Auto/Manual/Shutter/Iris
▪SHUTTER Default Value: --
1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725,
1/100, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 (Only
available in Manual Shutter mode)
▪GAIN Default Value: --
0-13 (Only available in Manual Iris mode)
▪BRIGHT Default Value: 5
0-9
▪EV. MODE Default Value: Off
On/Off (Only available in non-Manual mode)
▪LEVEL Default Value: --
-3-3
▪WDR Default Value: Off
On/Off
▪LEVEL Default Value: --
0-5
◦COLOR
▪WB MODE Default Value: ATW
White Balance Mode:
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/OnePush/ATW/Manual
▪R. GAIN Default Value: --
Red Gain 0-50 (Only available in Manual mode)
▪B. GAIN Default Value: --
Red Gain 0-50 (Only available in Manual mode)
▪GAMMA Default Value: 0

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Gamma Setting: 0-3
▪SATURATION Default Value: 3
Saturation Setting: 0-9
▪APERTURE Default Value: 5
Aperture Setting: 0-9
▪FLICK Default Value: Off
Flick Setting 50HZ/60HZ/Off
▪NR LEVEL Default Value: 2
NR Level Setting: 0-9
▪CONTRAST Default Value: 3
Contrast Setting: 0-9
◦LEN
▪FOCUS Default Value: Auto
Auto/Manual
•PT OPTION
◦POWER. ACT Default Value: Off
0/1,Off
◦SPEEDBYZ Default Value: On
The farther the camera is zoomed in the slower pan and tilt become
On/Off
◦MOUNT MODE Default Value: Up
Up/Down
◦IR M.SPEED Default Value: 16
IR Remote Control Move Speed: 5-24
◦IR Z.SPEED Default Value: 07
IR Remote Control Move Speed: 1-7
◦MIN.SPEED Default Value: 0
Minimum Start Speed for Serial Command: 0-9

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◦SCAN.SPEED Default Value: 4-15
Move Speed:
•V. FORMAT Default Value: by Rotary Switch
Selects Output Resolution (Overrides Rotary Switch Setting Until Next
Power Cycle)
◦1080p60, 1080p50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 720p60, 720p50, 720p30,
720p25
•RESET
◦SYSTEM. RESET Default Value: NO
System Reset: Protocol: VISCA; Address: 1; Baud Rate: 9600; RS485:
Off (Yes/No)
◦CAM. RESET Default Value: NO
Camera Parameter Reset (On/Off)
◦PT. RESET Default Value: NO
Power Action: Off; Speed by Zone: On; Mount Mode: Up; IR Move
Speed: 16; IR Zoom Speed: 7; MIN. Speed0; SCAN. Speed 10 (On/Off)
◦ALL. RESET Default Value: NO
Rest Above
•HELP
Opens Remote Control Navigation Help Screen
◦▲▼Select Menu
◦◄►Change Setting
◦HOME Enter
◦MENU Return
•EXIT

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◦Save Yes/No
Notice:Press (HOME)key to confirm
Press (MENU)key to return to the main menu

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IR Remote Controller (Note: Some buttons do not operate for
all camera models)
0. Standby key
After pressing the standby key,
the camera will go into standby
mode. Press again, the camera will turn on.
(Note: Standby mode power consumption is about
half of normal mode consumption)
1. Number keys
For setting or recalling presets
2. * key
For key combination use
3. Set preset key:
Set preset key + 0-9 number key˖
Clear preset key˖
Clear preset key + 0-9 number key
or˖#+#+#˖clear all the presets
4. BLC control key
BLC ON: Turn on Back Light
Compensation (only works when exposure
mode setting is Auto)
BLC OFF: Turn off Back Light Compensation (Only
available in the exposure mode effective for Auto)
5. Focus control
Focus+: focus farther away
Focus-: focus nearer
Auto focus: automatically focus on item
in center of frame
Manual focus: To use Focus + and -
6. Camera address selection:
Select the camera which you
want to be controlled
7. # key
For key combination use
8. Pan/Tilt control
Press ▲key: Tilt Up
Press ▼key: Tilt Down
Press ◄key: Pan Left
Press ►key: Pan Right
(HOME) key: Return to the middle position
9. Menu setting
Open or close the OSD menu
10. Zoom Control
Zoom ▼Zoom Out
Zoom ▲Zoom Out
11. Camera IR remote control address selection
(*)+(#)+(F1): Camera Address No.1
(*)+(#)+(F2): Camera Address No. 2
(*)+(#)+(F3): Camera Address No. 3
12. (*)+(#)+(F4): Camera Address No. 4

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Connection Instructions………………………………………………………………………
1. Connect included Power Supply to the camera.
2. Wait for camera to come to Home Position.
3. Connect included USB 3.0 cable to camera and USB 3.0 port of PC.
4. Select and configure camera in your software of choice.
NOTE: Failure to follow this sequence may result in no connection to PC.
Care Of The Unit………………………………………………………………………………….
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower (commercially
available).

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Installation Instructions………………………………………………………………………
Desktop Installation………………………………………………………………………………
When using the HuddleCamon a desk, Make sure that it will stand level. If you
want to use the camera on an incline, make sure the angle is less than 15
degrees to ensure that the camera’s pan and tilt mechanism operates normally.
Tripod Installation…………………………………………………………………………………
When using the HuddleCamwith a tripod, screw the tripod to the bottom of the
camera. The tripod screw must fit below specifications:
Note: Tripod must stand on a level surface.

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Troubleshooting………….…………………………………………………………………………
Problem
Cause
Resolution
There is no power to the
camera.
Power adapter is
disconnected from mains
or from camera.
Check the connections
between the camera,
power adapter and mains.
If anything is
disconnected, reconnect
it.
Power switch is set to OFF.
Set the power switch to
ON.
Camera will not connect to
the PC via USB.
USB cable is bad.
Try new USB Cable
Camera connects
sometimes.
Connect USB only after
camera has completely
booted.
Camera unable to pan,
tilt, and/or zoom.
Menu is currently
displayed on the screen.
Retry after exiting the
menu.
Pan, tilt or zoom range
limit was reached.
Try to pan/tilt/zoom in
the other direction.
Remote control not
working.
The “camera select”
button on the remote
control is not set to match
the “IR select” switch
number set on the camera.
Choose the correct “IR
select” number to match
camera settings.
Camera cannot be
controlled via VISCA.
The connection between
the PC and camera is
incorrect.
Refer to Cable Connection
Info section of this
manual.
Commands being sent are
incorrect.
Refer to VISCA manual.
The Camera is not working
at all.
No response or image from
camera.
Disconnect power, and
wait a few minutes, then
connect the power again.
(Did you try turning it off
and on Again) Retry.