AMCREST AWC5100 5MP UltraHD ProSteam Webcam User Manual

June 4, 2024
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AMCREST AWC5100 5MP UltraHD ProSteam Webcam User Manual
AMCREST AWC5100 5MP UltraHD ProSteam Webcam

Introduction

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Product Overview

This guide is designed to help you setup and better use your Amcrest webcam. If you have questions before you start or just want to learn more about Amcrest, please visit us at: amcrest.com

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 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 Monitor

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 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.

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.

Connecting the Webcam

Technical Specifications

Model AWC5100
Image Sensor 1/4 inch 5.0 Megapixel CMOS
Effective Pixels 2592 (H) x 1944 (V)
Electronic Shutter 1/15 ~ 1/100000s
Coding Format H.264/MJPEG/YUV
Video Frame Rate H.264 (1080P@5-30fps,720P @5-30fps, VGA @5-30fps;

MJPEG(5M:25921944@24fps, 1440P@5-30fps, 1080P@5-30fps, 720P@5-30fps, VGA@30fps
Video Resolution| 1920
1080
Video Delay| ≤120ms
Image Saturation| 100% ~ 130%
Signal to Noise Ratio| ≥65 dB
Video Output| USB1.1 / USB2.0 / UVC1.0/1.1/1.5
Noise Reduction| Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
Auto Focus| 0.32ft – 16.4ft (0.1m – 5m)
Compatibility| Windows, Linux, and Mac
Lens Type| 3.6mm
Distortion| <1%
Focus Distance| 0.32ft (0.1m)
Field of View| H: 65°, V: 40°, D: 73°
Microphone| Built-in microphone, clear within 9.8ft (3m)
Audio Coding Format| 16-Bit PCM
Power Supply| USB (DC 5V), 2W Max (Power Consumption)
Working Temperature| -14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C), Humidity: <95%
Working Hours| ≥72h (working normally)
Dimensions| 4.58”x2.24”x1.90” (116.4mmx57.1mmx48.3mm)
Weight| 0.18lbs. (85g)
Cable Length| 6.88ft (2.1m)

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