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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 1.5 10/17...
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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 3 of 18 Ver 1.5 10/17...
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Rear View…………………………………………………………………………………… DC IN 12V 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... RS485 IN Port For hard wired remote control from a 3 party PC, joystick, etc...
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Bottom View………………………………………………………………………………… 1. Tripod Will accept 1/4-20 bolt from 3 party tripod, wall or ceiling mount using included tripod adapter. 2. Dip-Switches Used for selecting serial and IR communications settings. Page 5 of 18 Ver 1.5 10/17...
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4. Dip-Switch Settings…………………………………………………………………………… Note: When changing Dip-Switch settings, make all changes with camera powered off. SW1: Used for setting RS232 address. SW1 Switch State 1-7, (8 for stand-by) Address DIP-1 DIP-2 DIP-3 DIP-4 DIP-5 DIP-6 DIP-7 Notes: 1. Broadcast address: If the Joystick is 255 (all dip switches on), any Camera can be controlled by any address.
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SW2: Used for communication settings. SW2 DIP-1,2,3: Baud Rate, Communication Protocol Baud Rate SW2 DIP- Communication SW2 DIP- Communication SW2 DIP- Mode Protocol 9600bps RS-232 VISCA (Def) (Def) (Def) 38400bps RS-485 PELCO-D SW2 DIP-4,5: IR Remote Control Receiving Address Table SW2 Switch State (4-5) IR Remote Address DIP-4...
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Cable Connection Info………………………………………………………………………… VISCA RS-232C - IN Reference……………………………………………………………… VISCA RS-232C - Out Reference…………………………………………………………… Page 8 of 18 Ver 1.5 10/17...
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OSD MENU…………………………………………………………………………………………….. There is no On Screen Display for the HuddlecamHD 3X. Page 9 of 18 Ver 1.5 10/17...
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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Pan/Tilt Function Zone L-Limit: Set left boundary limit scanning position Scan: Enable Boundary Scanning (Auto Panning) R-Limit: Set right boundary limit scanning position Home: Go to camera’s Home position Tour: Enable automatic patrol tour of presets Rev: Enable image flip for ceiling mounting Connection Instructions………………………………………………………………………...
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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…………………………………………………………………………………...
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To fix the tripod mount to the bottom of the camera, use the supplied screws to hold it in place. Then screw the tripod to the tripod bracket. Page 13 of 18 Ver 1.5 10/17...
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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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USB 3.0 camera connectivity. HuddleCam 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 HuddleCam model).
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In this example, you can see the HuddleCam model in use connected as a fully functional 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 HuddleCam as an imaging device (in which case, you may see a new “unknown device”, “Westbridge”...
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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 HuddleCam model 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). Page 17 of 18...
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Specs…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Model Number: HC3X-(xx)-G2 Color (xx): WH=White; BK=Black; SV=Silver Camera & Lens • Video CMOS Sensor 1/2.7” CMOS, 2.1 Mega Pixel • Frame Rate 30fps 1920 x 1080p • Lens Zoom 3X Optical Zoom f = 3-10mm; F = 2.0 •...
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