HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Lite User manual

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HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Lite
User Manual
Model No. HC20X-SIMPLTRACKLITE
V1.0
(English)
Please check huddlecamhd.com for the most up to date version of this document.

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Precautions......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Dimensional Drawings (mm) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Features .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
NDI®|HX with NDI®4 Connection.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Tracking Software .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Device Management Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Camera .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Configuring the Camera.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Removing the Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Main View Interface..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Controlling the Camera............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Tracking Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Preset Zones................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Video Recording & Screenshot....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
IR Remote Controller Guide............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
RS-232 Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Serial Communication Control ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
HuddleCamHD VISCA Command List ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
On Screen Display Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Network Connection........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Assigning an IP Address .................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
DHCP ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Static Address............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Modify Netinfo ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Remote Configuration > Network Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Discovering your Network Info ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Windows ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Mac ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Unqualified Applications............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Control .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Changelog......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

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Preface
Thank you for using the HD Professional Video Conferencing Camera. This manual introduces the function, installation, and
operation of the HD camera. Prior to installation and usage, please read the manual thoroughly.
Precautions
This product can only be used in the specified conditions in order to avoid any damage to the unit itself.
•Don’t subject the camera to rain or moisture.
•Don’t remove the cover. Removal of the cover may result in an electric shock. In addition to voiding the warranty. In case
of abnormal operation, contact [e-mail].
•Never operate outside of the specified operating temperature range, humidity, or with any other power supply than the
one originally provided with the unit.
•Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the unit. If the unit is very dirty, clean it with diluted neutral detergent; do not use
any type of solvents, which may damage the surface.
Warning
•Electrical Safety
Installation an operation must be in accordance with national and local electric safety standards. Do not use any power
supply other than the one originally supplied with this camera.
•Polarity of Power Supply
The power supply output for this product is 12V DC with a maximum current supply of 2A. Polarity of the power supply
plug is critical and is as follows:
•Handling
oAvoid any stress, vibration, or moisture during transportation, storage, installation, and operation.
oDo not lift or move the camera by grasping the camera head. Do not turn the camera head by hand. Doing so
may result in mechanical damage.
oDo not expose the camera to any corrosive solid, liquid, or gas to avoid damage to the cover which is made of a
plastic material.
oEnsure that there are no obstacles in the pan or tilt ranges of the camera lens.
oNever power the camera on before installation is complete.
•Do not dismantle the camera –HuddleCamHD is not responsible for any unauthorized modification or dismantling.

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Warranty
HuddleCamHD includes a limited parts & labor warranty for all HuddleCamHD manufactured cameras. The warranty is valid only
if HuddleCamHD receives proper notice of such defects during the warranty period. HuddleCamHD, at its option, will repair or
replace products that prove to be defective. HuddleCamHD manufacturers its hardware products from parts and components
that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices.
Supplied Accessories
When you unpack your camera, check that all the supplied accessories are
included:
•Camera 1
•AC Power Supply 1
•RS-232C Cable 1
•IR Remote Controller 1
•Quick Start Guide 1
•AAA Batteries 2
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. FCC Caution: Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning - This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Remote Control Battery Safety Information - Store batteries in a cool and dry place. Do not throw away used batteries in the
trash. Properly dispose of used batteries through specially approved disposal methods. Remove the batteries if they are not in
use for long periods of time. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the remote control. Do not use old batteries with new
batteries. Do not mix and use different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium). Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not attempt to short-circuit the battery terminals.
Copyright Notice
The entire contents of this manual / guide, whose copyright belongs to HuddleCamHD, may not be cloned, copied, or translated in any
way without the explicit permission of the company. The product specifications referred to in this document are for reference only and
as such are subject to updating at any time without prior notice.
©2021 | HuddleCamHD | All Rights Reserved

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Connection Guide
1. USB 2.0 USB 2.0 type B female connection
2. HDMI HDMI ver. 1.4 connection
3. Line In 3.5mm audio connection
4. Network RJ45 port for NDI®|HX & network streaming / control
5. SDI 3G-SDI connection
6. RS-232 In 8-pin mini din connection for joystick controller
7. RS-232 Out 8-pin mini din connection for daisy chaining
8. DC12V DC 12V power connection

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Dimensional Drawings (mm)
211mm
139mm
211mm
169mm
169mm
139mm

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Features
•Image Sensor
o1/2.8”, 2.14 million effective pixels, HD CMOS sensor.
oHigh quality telephoto lens supporting 20X optical zoom and optional 12X digital zoom.
oFull HD 1920x1080p resolution up to 60 frames per second.
o2D & 3D noise reduction with our latest “low noise CMOS sensor”.
oWide angle 59.5° horizontal field of view.
oDynamic Range Control (DRC) for higher image quality and detail across simultaneously well lit and shadowed
scenes.
oHigh SNR (signal to noise ratio) of the CMOS sensor (≥55dB), combined with 2D & 3D noise reduction
algorithms, effectively reduces noise, even under low illuminated conditions.
•Video Outputs
oSimultaneous NDI®|HX using NDI®4 / IP network streaming, USB 2.0, 3G-SDI, & HDMI 1.4
oUSB 2.0 Full HD video output up to 1080p 30 frames per second.
o3G-SDI Full HD video output up to 1080p 60 frames per second.
oHDMI 1.4 Full HD video output up to 1080p 60 frames per second.
oRTSP, RTMP, & RTMPS streaming using H.264 or MJPEG.
oLine level audio embeds over NDI®|HX / network stream. Uses AAC audio encoding for better sound quality
and lower bandwidth usage.
•Control and Settings
oAutomatic tracking of active participant.
oNDI®|HX control through NDI®approved platforms that offer control
oHuddleCamHD VISCA & VISCA over IP
oIR Remote Control
oRS-232 & RS-485 VISCA & Pelco-D control
•Installation
oStandard 1/4-20 female thread for camera mounting
o12V DC 2.5A Power Supply
oPoE 802.3af
•Warranty
o3-year warranty

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Technical Specifications
Model
HC20X-SIMPLTRACKLITE
Type
HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Lite HD 1080p Color Video Camera
Camera
Video System
1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080i-60/50, 720p-60/50
Sensor
1/2.8” CMOS, 2.14 megapixel
Lens
20X
Digital Zoom
12X Digital Zoom
Shutter
1/1 ~ 1/10000
White Balance
Auto, ATW, OnePush, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual, Sodium Lamp, Fluo Lamp
Backlight Compensation
Supported
Digital Noise Reduction
2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Video S/N
≥55dB
Horizontal Field of View
2.9° ~ 59.5°
Vertical Field of View
2° ~ 36°
Horizontal Rotation Range
±170°
Vertical Rotation Range
-30° ~ +90°
Pan Speed Range
0.2° ~ 100°/s
Tilt Speed Range
0.2° ~ 60°/s
Image Flip / Mirror
Supported
Image Freeze
Not supported
PoE
Supports PoE (802.3af)
Face Detection
Not supported
Local Storage
Not supported
Number of Presets
64
Preset Accuracy
0.1°
Input / Output Interface
HD Output
1 x RJ45 NDI®|HX using NDI®4 / IP Network 10/100M Ethernet port
1 x USB 2.0, Type B Female
1 x HDMI version 1.4
1 x 3G-SDI: BNC type, 800mVp-p, 75Ω, Along to SMPTE 424M standard
Network Interface
1 x RJ45: 10/100M Adaptive Ethernet ports
Audio Interface
1 x 3.5 audio interface, Line in (NDI®|HX & IP Network stream only) (Unbalanced stereo)
Communication Interface
1 x RS-232 In: 8-pin mini DIN, Max Distance 30m, Protocol: VISCA/Pelco-D
1 x RS-232 Out: 8-pin mini DIN, Max Distance 30m, Protocol: VISCA daisy chaining only
IR
4 x IR addresses, Max Distance 9m (30ft)
Power Jack
JEITA type (DC IN 12V)
IP Video Features
Video Compression
NDI®|HX / H.264 / H.265
Video Stream
Two (2) IP video output streams available
First Stream Resolutions
1080p / 720p / 704x480(D1) / 320x240(QVGA) –60/50/30/25
Second Stream Resolutions
704x480(D1) / 320x240(QVGA) –60/50/30/25
Video Bit Rate
0Kbps ~ 16383 Kbps
Bit Rate Type
Constant or Variable bit rate
Frame Rate
50Hz: 1 ~ 50 FPS, 60Hz: 1 ~ 60 FPS
Audio Compression
AAC
Audio Bit Rate
16Kbps, 32Kbps, 48Kbps
Supported Protocols
TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, DHCP, Multicast, NDI®, etc.
Generic Specifications
Input Voltage
DC 12V / PoE (802.3at)(optional)
Current Consumption
<15W
Operating Temperature
32°F ~ 104° (0°C ~ +40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F ~ 140° (-20°C ~ +60°C)
Humidity Range
10% RH ~ 90% RH
Size in. (W x D x H)
8.31” x 5.47” x 8.19” | 211mm x 139mm x 208mm
Camera Weight
2.43lbs | 1.1kg

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NDI®|HX with NDI®4 Connection
The NDI®|HX connection allows you to connect and control your camera through any NDI compatible hardware or software on
your Local Area Network. Once your camera is setup on a LAN, you can utilize the NDI®|HX connection.
Two Easy Steps:
1. Download and install the latest NDI®|HX Tools.
2. Select your camera within the NDI®|HX compatible device.
Step 1. Download and install the latest NDI®|HX Tools from https://www.ndi.tv/tools.
Step 2 (Optional). Configure your camera settings from the NDI Config tab in the camera’s web interface.
Step 3. Select your camera. The NDI feed will utilize the camera’s device friendly name.
NewTek®, NDI®, NDI®4 & NDI®|HX are all registered trademarks by NewTek®.
Please note that your NDI License key is non-transferrable.

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Tracking Software
Device Management Interface
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Device Management interface
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*Selected* device within Device Management
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Video Configuration interface
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Add selected camera from Online Device section
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View & Download video and / or photos.
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Modify network settings of selected Online Device
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Manually add device using camera info
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Refresh Online Device list
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Delete selected device from Device Management list
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Start / Stop searching for Online Devices
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Configure network settings of camera
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*Unselected* device from Online Devices section