HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Installation & Operation Manual

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SimplTrack
Auto Tracking Camera
Installation & Operation Manual
Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17

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  • Page 1 HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Auto Tracking Camera Installation & Operation Manual Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Connection……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..………………...… Page 8 Control, Audio and Power Wiring………………..…………………..……………..……………..………..…… Page 9 Installation Instructions Ceiling Mount……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………………... Page 10 Tripod……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………………………..…… Page 11 Interface Descriptions SimplTrack Software Main Interface……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………….. Page 12 Configure Network……………..……………..……………..……………..……..……………..………..……….. Page 13 Configure System……………..………………..……………..……………..……………..……………………….. Page 14 Configure Local SD Card Recording……………..……………..……………..……………..…………..….. Page 15 Configure Advanced Parameters……………..……………..………………………..………………..………...
  • Page 3: Safety Tips

    After long term operation, moving components can wear down. Contact your authorized dealer for repair. What’s in the Box Supplied Hardware • Tripod (-TP) Option o HuddleCamHD SimplTrack Camera ▪ 64 GB of internal storage o Power Supply o 25’ 3G-SDI Cable o 3G-SDI to USB3.0 Frame Grabber...
  • Page 4: Physical Descriptions

    Physical Descriptions Front View of Camera 1. Tracking Camera Head 2. Tracking Camera Lens 20X Optical Zoom Field of View: 2.9°(Tele) ~ 59.5° (Wide) 3. Reference Camera Body 4. Reference Camera Lens Fixed 2.4mm Lens Field of View: 78° (Horizontal) / 44° (Vertical) Ver.
  • Page 5: Bottom View Of Camera

    Bottom View of Camera 1. Locking Studs for connection to Ceiling or Tripod Adapter 2. Audio Input (AIN + AGND) Available via RTSP or RTMP 3. Audio Output (Future Use) 4. RS-232 (Rx + Tx + GND) 5. Network Interface & PoE+ Connection Up to 1080@30 output via RTSP or RTMP.
  • Page 6: Ceiling Mount

    Ceiling Mount 1. Locking Ring Adapter 2. Ceiling Mount Column Adapter 3. Ceiling Mount Plate Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17...
  • Page 7: Tripod

    Tripod 1. Tripod / Wall Mount Column Adapter a. Note: TP Column adapter can be used to mount onto wall mount via 3/8” screw 2. Tripod Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17...
  • Page 8: Basic Connection Instructions

    2. Connect the included Power Supply to the camera. 3. Wait for camera to come to Home Position. 4. Install the SimplTrack software on your Windows PC on the same network as the camera 5. Open the SimplTrack software to connect to your camera Note: To pull the main RTSP stream please use the following URL rtsp://<camera ip>:<rtsp port>/main.h264...
  • Page 9: Control, Audio And Power Wiring

    Control, Audio and Power Wiring Audio AOUT Connections AGND Control Connections Power Connections Audio Connections AIN = Plus AGND = Ground Power Connections GND = 12VDC Ground Connection 12V = 12VDC Positive Connection Control Connections RX (cam) = TxD (DB9 ~ Typically Pin 3) TX (cam) = RxD (DB9 ~ Typically Pin 2) GND (cam) = Ground (DB9 ~ Typically Pin 5)
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Ceiling Mount This is the ceiling mount plate Route your cable through the Route necessary cable through with a notch provided for cable notch in the side of the ceiling column and then screw the access. (please consult your plate or the opening at the top column to the ceiling plate local AHJ for proper installation...
  • Page 11: Tripod

    Tripod This is the provided tripod Screw the adapter column to Route necessary cable through the tripod side opening in the column Connect all necessary cabling to the appropriate connectors on the Use the locking studs on the base of the camera. base of the camera to drop into the available slots on the adapter column and twist to...
  • Page 12: Interface Descriptions

    Interface Descriptions SimplTrack Software Main Interface The main interface offers the ability to interact with the basic features of the camera not directly relating to auto-tracking in addition to providing a live preview. Clicking the magnifying glass in the Camera List section will show the available auto tracking cameras on a network.
  • Page 13: Configure Network

    Tracking Control starts or stops the auto-tracking mode. Advanced Parameters allows you to setup the auto-tracking mode parameters. Configure Network The Camera List section will display available auto tracking cameras on your network. Simply double click on an available camera to connect. For streaming to an RTMP Server, such as YouTube Live, enter the RTMP URL / Key into the available textbox and click the save icon.
  • Page 14: Configure System

    The System interface updates the name associated with the camera, password, RTSP output settings, and reboot the camera remotely. The Camera name shows in the Camera List when you are searching for your SimplTrack on the network. Update PWD updates the password associated with the web interface of the camera as long as the existing password is available (Default password is “admin”).
  • Page 15: Configure Local Sd Card Recording

    Configure Local SD Card Recording The SD Card interface allows the parameters regarding how and when the camera records content to its internal 64GB of storage. This interface can start or stop the internal recordings by clicking the Enable Recording checkbox and clicking Save.
  • Page 16: Configure Advanced Parameters

    Configure Advanced Parameters When entering the Advanced Parameters settings interface, the live preview will switch to a split-screen showing the images from both the reference camera and the tracking camera. This is where all features relating to auto-tracking can be setup. Under the Basic Settings section, the SDI Output resolution and frame rate can be set in addition to protocol settings for the RS-232 connection.
  • Page 17 Advanced Parameters section and return the live preview to the tracking camera feed only. Note that when working with multiple SimplTrack systems you can ensure you are working on live settings for each camera by clicking the Inquire button to query the connected camera for its current settings.
  • Page 18: On Screen Display (Osd)

    On Screen Display (OSD) <VIDEO> SHARPNESS 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 2DNR LEVEL OFF, ON 3DNR LEVEL OFF, AUTO, 1, 2, 3, 4 WIDE DYNAMIC OFF, ON <EXPOSURE> MODE FULL AUTO 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, MANUAL...
  • Page 19: White Balance

    On Screen Display (Continued <WHITE BALANCE> MODE AUTO ONE PUSH INDOOR OUTDOOR SODIUM FLUOR MANUAL R.GAIN 0~255 B.GAIN 0~255 <PAN TILT ZOOM> PAN/TILT SPEED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 PAN/TILT LIMIT ON, OFF -30°~+90° DOWN -30°~+90° LEFT -170°~+170°...
  • Page 20: Systems

    On Screen Display (Continued) <SYSTEM> DISPLAY INFO ON, OFF RATIO SPEED ON, OFF PRESET FREEZE ON, OFF MOUNT STAND, CEILING <STATUS> ADDRESS PROTOCOL VISCA BAUDRATE 9600 FORMAT 1080P50 MOUNT STAND FIRMWARE VER V1.1.1 <RESTORE DEFAULTS> Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17...
  • Page 21: Visca Commands Ack / Completion

    VISCA Commands ACK/Completion Messages Command Messages Comments Returned when the command is accepted. z0 4y FF (y:Socket No.) Returned when the command has been executed. Completion z0 5y FF (y:Socket No.) Error Messages Comments Command Messages Returned when the command format is different or when a Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF command with illegal...
  • Page 22: Commands

    Commands Command Set Command Command Packet Comments AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF Address setting IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear CommandCancel 8x 2p FF p: Socket No.(=1or2) CAM_Power 8x 01 04 00 02 FF Power ON/OFF 8x 01 04 00 03 FF CAM_Zoom Stop...
  • Page 23 Commands (Continued) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_AE Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF Manual Control mode Shutter Priority 8x 01 04 39 0A FF Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode Iris Priority 8x 01 04 39 0B FF...
  • Page 24 Commands (Continued) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_IDWrite 8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Camera ID (=0000 to FFFF) IR_Receive 8x 01 06 08 02 FF IR(remote commander) receive ON/OFF 8x 01 06 08 03 FF Information Display 8x 01 7E 01 18 02 FF ON/OFF of the Operation status...
  • Page 25: Inquiry Commands

    Inquiry Commands Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF Off (Standby) y0 50 04 FF Internal power circuit error CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_FocusModeInq 8x 09 04 38 FF...
  • Page 26 Inquiry Commands (Continued) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_VersionInq 8x 09 00 02 FF y0 50 00 01 mnpq: Model Code (0504) mn pq rs tu vw FF rstu: ROM version vw: Socket Number (=02) Information Display 8x 09 7E 01 18 FF y0 50 02 FF y0 50 03 FF VideoSystemInq...
  • Page 27: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and Tricks The “Stage”: Imagine your subject moving around within the available presentation space and take note of the extremes, left or right and up or down, your presenter may happen to present from. The area you have just noted is what we will call our stage and is what you want to ensure is captured by the reference camera.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Power supply failure Check power supply No movement or Power adapter damaged Replace power adapter image after power on Power cable connection is loose Check & reconnect Check & reconnect power cable No self-testing after Not enough power connection powered on, or with...
  • Page 29 Notes Ver. 1.5 – 11.08.17...

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