HuddleCamHD 18x 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)

• Rubber Feet (4)

• DVI-HDMI Adapter (1)

• USB 3.0 A-B Cable (2m), Serial Control cable,

• IR Remote Controller (1)

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• User Manual (1)

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

18x Optical Zoom.

2. Camera Base

To receive IR remote controller signal.

3. Power Indicator Light

Blue LED blinks when unit is powered.

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2. Rear View………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. RS232 Control Interface

Power On/Off button.

8. USB 3.0 B Male Interface

Only use the Power Adapter supplied with this camera.

9. 12VDC Input Power Supply Jack

To receive IR remote controller signals.

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2. Bottom View………………………………………………………………………………….

4. IR Receiver

Will accept 1/4-20 bolt from 3rd party tripod, wall or ceiling mount.

5. Tripod Screw Hole

Used for selecting baud rate and the remote signal output switch.

6. Installation Hole

Used for selecting baud rate and the remote signal output switch.

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4. Dip-Switch Settings…………………………………………………………………………..

Note: When changing Dip-Switch settings, make all changes with camera powered off.

Dip-Switch 1 - (To set communication baud rate).

Dip-Switch 2 - (To set control protocol).

Dip-Switch 3 - (Set only for firmware upgrading).

Dip Switch 4 & 5 - (To set camera’s RS232/RS485 ID number – for daisy chain wired

control).

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Cable Connection Info…………………………………………………………………………

VISCA RS-232C - IN Reference………………………………………………………………

VISCA RS-232C - Out 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 Dome OSD Menu is as follows:

• Pan Speed Default Value: 20

Set speed of Pan motor - Range = 1 - 63

• Tilt Speed Default Value: 20

Set speed of Pan motor - Range = 1 – 63

• Scan Speed (Auto Pan Mode) Default Value: 6

Set speed of boundary scan - Range = 1 – 63

• Tour Path (uses presets) Default Value: 1

Select desired tour path - Range = 1 – 4

• Tour Dwell Default Value: 5

Set duration to dwell on each preset - Range = 1 – 60

• Proportion Default Value: On

Set Proportion - Range = On – Off

• Auto Rev Default Value: P

Set camera mounting orientation – N for inverted ceiling mount

• Frame Default Value: 60Hz

Set Refresh Rate - Range = 50Hz or 60 Hz

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The Lens OSD Menu is as follows:

• WDR Default Value: Off

Wide Dynamic Range = On or Off

• BACKLIGHT Default Value: OFF

ON/OFF

• NR (Noise Reduction) Default Value: 3

Adjustable Value: 0-5

• WB (White Balance) Default Value: Auto

Auto/Manual/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push/ATW (Manual Settings):

◦ R GAIN (Red Gain) Default Value: 64

Adjustable Scope: 0-255

◦ B GAIN (Blue Gain) Default Value: 84

Adjustable Scope: 0-255

• AE (Auto Exposure) Default Value: Auto

Auto/Manual (Manual Settings):

◦ SHUTTER Default Value: 1/1

Shutter Speed Range: 1/1-1/10000

◦ IRIS Default Value: Close

Close/F1.4-f22

◦ BRIGHT Default Value: 0

Set Brightness 0 - 31

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IR Remote Controller (Note: Some buttons do not operate for all camera models)

1. 0ǃStandby key

After pressing the standby key, the camera will step into standby mode.Press again,the camera will open again. (Note: Standby mode power consumption is about half of the normal mode)

2. Number key Setting or locating presets

1. key Key combination use

3. Set preset key: Set preset˖ Set preset key + 0-9 number key˖ Clear preset key˖ Clear preset key + 0-9 number key or˖ʿ+ʿ+ʿ˖clear all the presets

4. BLC control key BLC ON˖open black light compensation˄only work when exposure mode setting is Auto˅ BLC OFF˖close black light compensation˄Only available in the exposure mode effective for Auto˅

5. Focus control key Focusˇ˖focus length far from near Focusˉ˖focus length near from far Auto focus˖the camera focus mode is auto Manual focus˖the camera focus mode is manual

6. Camera address selection Select the camera which you want to be controlled

7. # key Key combination use

8. pan/tilt control key Press key ˖up Press key ˖down Press key ˖left Press key ˖right

“HOME” key: Return to the middle position

9. Menu setting Open or close the OSD menu Zoom Control key Zoom ˖lens near Zoom ˖lens far

10. Camera IR remote control address selection

11. Ǐ*ǐ+Ǐʿǐ+ǏF1ǐ˖Camera Address No.1

12. Ǐ*ǐ+Ǐʿǐ+ǏF2ǐ˖Camera Address No. 2

13. Ǐ*ǐ+Ǐʿǐ+ǏF3ǐ˖Camera Address No. 3

14. Ǐ*ǐ+Ǐʿǐ+ǏF4ǐ˖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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Ceiling Mount…………………………………………………………………………………………

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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.