5MP UltraHD ProStream Webcam
User Manual
Model: AWC5100
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Getting Started
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Microphone
Microphone
Lens
Adjustable
Clip Base
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Setting Up Your Webcam
Placing Your Webcam
The webcam has an adjustable clip base which allows the
device to be secured to a monitor, or desktop, or tripod.
Placement on a Flat Surface
Place the camera on a flat
surface and use the adjustable
clip base to move and adjust
the camera according to your
preference.
Placement on a Monitor
- Grasp the webcam, as displayed in the image below,
and open the clip base.
- Place the opened clip base onto the monitor making
sure the foot of the clip base is flush with the back of the
monitor.
Placement on a Tripod
Place the 1/4”20 tripod screw on
the bottom of the adjustable clip
base to the male end of a tripod
and twist the base allowing it to
be secured to the tripod (sold
separately).
Using the Privacy Cover
Located on top of the camera is
a switch that allows the privacy
cover to slide over the lens.
Move the switch left and right to
open and close the privacy
cover.
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Technical Specifications
Connecting the Webcam
The webcam is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac
operating systems.
1) Connect the webcam’s USB cable to a USB port on your
computer. The status indicator on the camera will illuminate
indicating the webcam is properly connected.
2) Allow any drivers or other software to load and open a
video chat or recording software of your choice to open the
camera.
3) The camera’s default resolution is 2MP and will need to be
manually set to 5MP using a third party software such as,
Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.
Model
AWC5100
Image Sensor
1/4 inch 5.0 Megapixel CMOS
Effective Pixels
2592 (H) x 1944 (V)
1/15 ~ 1/100000s
Electronic Shutter
H.264/MJPEG/YUV
Coding Format
H.264 (1080P@5-30fps,720P @5-30fps, VGA
@5-30fps; MJPEG(5M:2592*1944@24fps,
Video Frame Rate
1440P@5-30fps, 1080P@5-30fps,
720P@5-30fps, VGA@30fps
1920 * 1080
Video Resolution
Video Delay
≤120ms
100% ~ 130%
Image Saturation
Signal to Noise Ratio ≥65 dB
USB1.1 / USB2.0 / UVC1.0/1.1/1.5
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
0.32ft – 16.4ft (0.1m – 5m)
Windows, Linux, and Mac
Compatibility
Lens Type
3.6mm
Distortion
<1%
Focus Distance
0.32ft (0.1m)
Field of View
H: 65°, V: 40°, D: 75°
Microphone
Built-in microphone, clear within 16ft (5m)
Audio Coding Format 16-Bit PCM
USB (DC 5V), 2W Max (Power Consumption)
Power Supply
Working Temperature -14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C), Humidity: <95%
Working Hours
≥72h (working normally)
4.58”x2.24”x1.90” (116.4mmx57.1mmx48.3mm)
Dimensions
Weight
0.18lbs. (85g)
Cable Length
6.88ft (2.1m)
Video Output
Noise Reduction
Auto Focus
Using NetDesk
NetDesk is a video communications tool which can be used
along with your Amcrest webcam. For more information on
NetDesk, please visit:
https://www.netdesk.com/
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