HuddleCamHD SimplTrack2 Installation & Operation Manual
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- Page 1 HuddleCamHD SimplTrack2 Auto Tracking Camera Installation & Operation Manual Ver. 1.2 – 6-20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precautions……………..……………..………..……………..……………..…………………..…………………………………………….. Page ii Safety Tips…………………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………......Page ii What’s in the Box……………..……………..………..…..……………..……………..……………..……………………………………. Page ii Supplied Hardware………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page ii Physical Descriptions……………..……………..………..……………..……………..…………………..………………………………. Page 1 Front View of Camera……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………………………………….. Page 1 Rear View of Camera……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..…………………………………………. Page 2 Basic Connection Instructions……………..……………..………..……………..……………..…………………..………………… Page 3 Network Connection…..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..……………..….…………………. -
Page 3: Precautions
• After long term operation, moving components can wear down. Contact your authorized dealer for repair. What’s in the Box Supplied Hardware • 20X SimplTrack2 Camera • Power Supply • IR Remote • RS-232 control cable •... -
Page 4: Physical Descriptions
Physical Descriptions Front View of Camera 1. Tracking Camera Lens a. 20X Optical Zoom b. Field of View: 3° (tele) to 59° (wide) 2. Reference Camera Lens a. 86° (Horizontal) x 52° (Vertical) Ver. 1.2 – 6-20... -
Page 5: Rear View Of Camera
Rear View of Camera 1. 3.5mm Audio Input (Embeds over RTSP or RTMP) 2. Micro SD Card Slot (Allows for Photobooth functionality) 3. RJ45 - Ethernet Port (Allows for setup & RTSP/RTMP video feed) 4. DVI-D Video Output (Includes DVI to HDMI converter for HDMI output) 5. -
Page 6: Basic Connection Instructions
Basic Connection Instructions Network Connection 1. Connect a live network connection, from a network with a DHCP server, to the camera. 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. -
Page 7: Setting Up The Camera
Setting up the Camera _____ Connect Camera Begin by physically connecting the camera to power, a Local Area Network (LAN), and USB, SDI, or DVI if you plan on utilizing them. View page 6 for more information. Now that your camera is connected to a LAN, open the tracking software to connect to your camera. 1. -
Page 8: Configure Tracking
_____ Configure Tracking Now that you have a camera connected, you can select an empty cell and right-click the camera to select a video feed for that cell, as shown below. • Teacher-close-up: Main RTSP feed (PTZ camera) • Teacher-panorama: Sub RTSP feed (Reference camera) •... - Page 9 _ _____ Configure Tracking (Continued) 2. From here, open “Settings” from the bottom left of the tracking software. This will open the Basic 1 menu. 3. Set the tracking zone and blocking zones for your environment. a. Note: As shown above, the tracking zone encompasses anywhere that may include a face.
- Page 10 _ _____ Configure Tracking (Continued) 4. Click “Save” to save the Tracking & Blocking zones. 5. Click “Basic 2” along the top left of the software to open the secondary page of tracking parameters. 6. In Basic 2, you can adjust the Tracking limitations of the camera. a.
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Page 11: Interface Descriptions
Interface Descriptions Tracking Software Device Management Interface Device Management interface *Selected* device within Device Management Video configuration interface Add selected camera from Online Device section View & download video and/or photos. Modify network settings of selected Online *Micro SD card required Device Manually add device using IP address, Port 10 Refresh Online Device list... -
Page 12: Video Configuration Interface
Video Configuration Interface Cameras connected to Device Management Preset control Camera video feed Enable/Disable tracking & Tracking Status PC performance & time Open tracking settings Pan, Tilt, & OSD Menu control 10 Connected camera resolution & frame rate Snapshot, Enable/Disable recording, Lens control Enable/Disable audio OSD Menu enter/return... -
Page 13: Remote Playback
Remote Playback__________________________________________ To utilize Remote Playback you will need to install a Micro SD card into the Micro SD Card slot on the back of the camera. Device list Pause/Play video feed Video feed of recording Currently selected time (in hours) for video feed Video feed playback speed Recorded video (in hours) -
Page 14: Connect Camera
When utilizing the Online Device section, you can simply click Search, and the Tracking Software will automatically search the subnet your network for any HuddleView & SimplTrack2 cameras. Select the camera and click + Add to Client to add it to the Device Management list. -
Page 15: Network Configuration
Network Configuration To configure the network settings, select the camera from the Online Device list and click Modify Netinfo. You can also adjust the network settings of a connected camera by selecting it from the Device Management list and clicking Remote Configuration, then traversing to the Network section. Remote Configuration Remote Configuration includes: Streaming, Network, RTMP, Protocol, Upgrade, Username/Password, &... - Page 16 Remote Configuration (Continued) • Video Rate Type: Adjust the video rate type o Options include: CBR (Constant Bit Rate) & VBR (Variable Bit Rate) • Max Rate (Kbps): Sets the maximum kilobytes per second of the Video Rate Type. o Range: 0 - 16383 •...
- Page 17 Remote Configuration (Continued) • Mask: Adjust the Subnet Mask of your camera o Default value: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: Adjust the gateway of your camera o Default value: 192.168.1.1 • DNS 1: Adjust the DNS 1 (Dynamic Name System) o Default value: 0.0.0.0 •...
- Page 18 Remote Configuration (Continued) The Protocol category allows you to set the control parameters of the camera. • Enable: Enable or disable 3rd party control to the camera o Options include: Enable & Disable • Protocol: Adjust the control protocol method o Options include: TCP &...
- Page 19 Confirm: Input the new password again in order to confirm the change in login credentials • Camera Name: Adjust the camera device name o Default value: “SimplTrack2” • Display Time checkbox: When enabled, displays the time in the main video feed o Default value: Unchecked (Off) •...
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Page 20: Remove Camera
Remote Configuration (Continued) The Record category allows you to set up and view the status of the Photobooth recording. Note: A Micro SD card is required for use with the Photobooth feature. • SD Card Record: Enable or disable recording to the Micro SD card o Default value: Unchecked (Off) •... -
Page 21: Configure Video Settings
Configure Video Settings In the Video Interface you can view and control up to four cameras simultaneously. You have full control over Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris, OSD Menu, Presets & Tracking Settings. Device List: List of added cameras from the Device Management section •... -
Page 22: Configure Tracking Settings
Configure Tracking Settings ________________ Basic 1 To adjust the Tracking Parameters of the selected camera, you must click the Settings button in the tracking control area. Once opened, you’ll be greeted with the Basic 1 parameters. From here, you have control over Video Format, Baud Rate, Control Protocol, Device Address, Position Correct, Face Height, Debug mode, Tracking Zones, Blocking Zones &... -
Page 23: Basic
• Preset Zones: Zones the camera will frame when motion is captured. (SimplTrack2 only) o Allows for up to 4 Preset Zones. Once a Preset Zone is designated, motion within the zone will trigger a preset the camera calls in order to capture the desired location. -
Page 24: Senior 1
▪ _______________ Basic 2 (Continued) • Tilt Motion: Enable/Disable tilting while tracking. • Auto Zoom: Enable/Disable zooming while tracking. • Permanent Track: Enable/Disable tracking any moving object. • Outside Platform: Enable/Disable tracking outside the Tracking Zone. • Tracking Parameters Reset: Resets the tracking settings to default values. •... -
Page 25: Senior
_______________ Senior 2 Senior 2 allows for adjustment of camera control parameters. In this field, you have control over Control Mode, Connection Protocol, Controlled As, Director IP, Director Port, & Connection Test. • Mode: Adjust the control method of the camera. o Options include: Network &... -
Page 26: Photobooth Functionality
Photobooth Functionality ___________________________ The Photobooth functionality allows you to take photos and record videos directly to the camera. To do so you will need a Micro SD card plugged into the Micro SD Slot on the back of the camera. For best results, we suggest formatting the Micro SD card to NTFS. -
Page 27: Taking Photos
7. From there, name your file and browse your PC for a storage location. Taking Photos You have two methods of taking photos using the SimplTrack2. Option 1 allows you to take live photos from the Main View, and option 2 allows for snapshots of recorded video. - Page 28 1. Alternatively, follow steps 1 – 4 of “Recording Video” to record video to the SD card. 2. Select your camera and use the date dropdown and sliders to find the timeline you’re looking for. 3. Click the “Snapshot” button to take a photo of the selected scene. Ver.
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Page 29: On Screen Display (Osd)
On Screen Display (OSD) ___________________________ Video Option Options Include Default Sharpness 0 – 15 Brightness 0 – 14 Contrast 0 – 14 Gamma Mode 0 – 4 0 – 14 2DNR OFF, 1 – 5 Video 3DNR OFF, 1 – 5 Wide Dynamic OFF, 1 –... -
Page 30: Color
On Screen Display (OSD) __________________ (Continued) Color Option Field Options Include Default R. Gain -7 – +7 G. Gain -7 – +7 Auto B. Gain -7 – +7 Saturation 0 – 14 0 – 14 R. Gain -7 – +7 G. -
Page 31: Using The Ir Remote
Using the IR Remote 1. HOME Button Press the HOME Button to send the camera to the initial position where pan and tilt is 0. 2. Camera Selection Button Use to switch between IR channels for multiple camera control. For example, 4 is address 4. 3. -
Page 32: Ir Remote Shortcuts
Using the IR Remote (Continued) 16. Direction/Menu Operation In OSD Menu: traverse OSD Menu Out of OSD Menu: pan & tilt camera 17. Preset Settings Use the Number Keys to input a preset number, then press call, store, clear to perform the corresponding command. -
Page 33: Visca Commands
VISCA Commands ACK/Completion Messages Command Messages Comments z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (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 34: 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 35 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 36 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...
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Page 37: 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 38 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...
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Page 39: Tips & 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 40: 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 41: Notes
Notes Ver. 1.2 – 6-20...
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