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HuddleCamHD 3x USB 2.0 PTZ CAMERA INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Please check HUDDLECAMHD.com for the most up to date version of this document Ver 1.6 11/20...
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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.
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Physical Description………………………………………………………………………… Front View……………………………………………………………………………………. Lens IR Receiver To receive IR remote controller signal. Power LED Blue LED lights when unit is powered, LED is dark for Stand-By status. IR Receiver To receive IR remote controller signal. Page 2 of 15 Ver 1.6 11/20...
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Rear View…………………………………………………………………………………… USB 2.0 Interface For connection to PC (USB 2.0 port. Will also function in a USB 3.0 port as USB 2.0 device). DC12V In Socket Only use the power adapter supplied with this camera. IR Receiver To receive IR remote controller signals. RS232 IN Port For hard wired remote control from a 3 party PC, joystick, etc...
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Bottom View………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Tripod / Wall Mount / Ceiling Mount Will accept 1/4-20 bolt from 3 party tripod, wall or ceiling mount. Page 4 of 15 Ver 1.6 11/20...
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Cable Connection Info………………………………………………………………………… VISCA RS-232C - IN Reference……………………………………………………………… VISCA RS-485 - In Reference…………………………………………………………………… VISCA RS-485 IN Page 5 of 15 Ver 1.6 11/20...
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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: •...
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The Lens OSD Menu is as follows: • Exposure o Brightness Default: 50 ▪ 1 – 255 (increments of 5) o Backlight Default: Off ▪ On, Off o AE (Auto Exposure) Default: Auto ▪ Auto, Shutter o Shutter Default: 1/30 ▪...
IR Remote Controller (Note: Some buttons do not operate for all camera models) Reset: Restarts the camera and restores it to Factory Default settings. (Note: Will delete all memory). Camera Selection Select Camera ID: 1, 2 or 3 Preset Positions 1-9: Preset Positions Set: Setting Preset Position Clear: Clear Preset Position...
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Installation Instructions……………………………………………………………………… Desktop Installation……………………………………………………………………………… When using the HuddleCamHD Camera 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.
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Tripod Installation………………………………………………………………………………… When using the HuddleCamHD Camera 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. Wall Mount Installation………………………………………………………………………… The camera includes a wall mount allowing you to mount the camera to a wall. Follow the figures below to mount your camera to the wall.
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USB 3.0 camera connectivity. HuddleCamHD Cameras All HuddleCamHD cameras utilize the UVC (USB Video Class) drivers that are built into Windows, Mac OS and Linux to stream HD video to your device via your device’s USB port (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 depending upon HuddleCamHD camera).
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USB 3.0 device (HuddleCamHD) as well as a USB 2.0 device with limited functionality (USB2.0 Camera). If your device has not connected to or has not recognized the HuddleCamHD camera as an imaging device (in which case, you may see a new “unknown device”, “Westbridge” or “CYTFX3”...
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Similarly, you can see a connected device in System Information on a MAC. See screenshot below: In this example, you can see the HuddleCamHD camera in use connected as a fully functional USB 3.0 device “HuddleCamHD” as well as a “USB2.0 camera” with limited functionality (USB2.0 camera).
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Troubleshooting………….………………………………………………………………………… Problem Cause Resolution There is no power to the Power adapter is Check the connections camera. disconnected from mains between the camera, or from camera. power adapter and mains. If anything is disconnected, reconnect Camera will not connect USB cable is bad. Try new USB Cable to the PC via USB.
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Specs…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Model Number: HC3X-(xx)-G2 Color (xx): WH=White; BK=Black Camera & Lens • Video CMOS Sensor 1/2.8” CMOS, 2.1 Mega Pixel • Frame Rate 30fps 1920 x 1080p • Lens Zoom 3X Optical Zoom f = 3.3-10mm • Iris F1.7 – F3.0 •...
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