MAXHUB UC M40 Conference Camera User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- MAXHUB
Table of Contents
MAXHUB UC
M40 User Manual
Safety Warnings
Before using this device, please carefully read and observe the following
precautions to avoid dangerous or improper operations.
Working Environment
- DO NOT expose the camera to any heat source (such as electric heaters).
- Use it in an environment with ambient temperature of 0~40 °C and humidity of 10%–90% RH.
- DO NOT place the product in dusty and humid environments to avoid internal circuit fault.
- DO NOT expose the device to direct sunlight to avoid rising device temperature that may affect normal use of the device
Children Safety
- The product and its accessories may have some small parts. Please place them beyond the reach of children to avoid potential safety risks.
- The lens of this device is made of glass. If it is damaged, please handle it carefully to avoid being scratched by broken glass and keep it away from children.
Power Supply
- If an external power supply is to be used, follow all safety guidelines for third-party power supply devices.
Waterproofness
- The product is not waterproof. Please keep it dry.
Repair and Maintenance
- Please contact professional service personnel for maintenance services.
- In case the device is damaged, please do not disassemble it for repair. Instead, please call the Customer Service Center for repair.
- DO NOT insert any sharp or pointed object into the device.
- DO NOT drop or strike the device to avoid damage.
- The temperature of the device may rise during operation, which is a normal phenomenon. In case the device feels hot to touch, turn off the device and let it cool before trying to use it again.
Statement
- Intellectual property rights statement: The hardware and software of this product are patented and copyright protected. Anyone who reproduces this product or the content of this User Manual without the authorization of the Company shall assume legal liabilities.
- This User Manual is for reference only, and the actual functions of the product are subject to your order and the product you received.
- All images are for illustration purpose only and may not reflect the actual product. The Company reserves the right to improve and change the appearance and design of the product without prior notice.
Product Images
1. Packaging content
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| 2 | UK |
| 3 | EU |
| 4 | EU |
| 5 | AU |
| 6 | CN |
| 7 | US |
| 8 | Power Adaptor (12 V/1 A) |
| 9 | UC M40 User Manual |
| 10 | USB 2.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-C) 1.5 meter |
2. Appearance
3. How to Connect
Please connect the device according to the following figure before use.
- The video conferencing equipment is connected to the 12 V/1 A adapter and automatically starts up.
- Connect the USB cable to the computer.
- Select the appropriate modes and follow the instructions to get started.
Note:
- If the 12 V/1 A power adapter isn’t being utilized, the camera can only provide USB video output. Plug in the power adapter to get full access to video and audio.
- USB 3.0 (5 V/900 mA) or above must be used as the power supply source.
4. Hardware Mode：
- Connect the USB cable to the computer.
- Launch video platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, and select MAXHUB UC M40 as the main camera source.
- Select UC M40 as the main speaker and microphone source in your video platform and start your video meeting. Volume can be adjusted from your computer directly.
- Press the button to select the display layout to output (Panoramic / Compose / Grid / Portrait / Split / AI Speaker Tracking (Dual) / AI Speaker Tracking (Pano) modes).
⑤
Touch to mute/unmute the microphone; status light:
– White: microphone ON;
– Red: microphone OFF;
– The blue LED “circle” indicates the direction of the sound source.
⑥ Device power off.
*Note: Some video conferencing platforms require that you select MAXHUB UC M40 camera and microphone.
5. Pro Mode
In the Pro Mode, you have access to additional AI features that are enhanced
by the PanoCam software.
② Connect the USB cable to the computer.
② Open the PanoCAM Studio folder from the CD drive of your computer, and
double-click on the PanoCAM Studio Setup_1.0.2930.0 file to install. See 6.
Quick Start Guide – PanoCam Studio below.
*Note: If you are on an MacOS, install the PanoCAM Studio
Installer_1_3107.2.pkg
③ Launch the PanoCAM Studio Software and select the
appropriate “Display Layout” as well as other necessary controls.
(Compose/Manual/Body-fit/Discussion/Grid/Presentation/Speaker modes).
④ Touch to
mute/unmute the microphone; status light:
– White: microphone ON;
– Red: microphone OFF;
– The blue LED “circle” indicates the direction of the sound source. 
④ Launch video platforms such as Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams, and
select Studio Camera as the main camera source.
⑥ Select UC M40 as the main speaker and microphone source in your video
platform and start your video meeting. Volume can be adjusted from your
computer directly.
⑦ Equipment power off.
*Note: Some video conferencing platforms require that you select Studio camera and microphone
Quick Start Guide – PanoCam Studio
Instructions on Installing PanoCam Studio
- Obtain setup file: When the USB Panoramic Camera is connected to a PC, a CD-ROM icon appears on the PC screen, as shown below.
- Double-click on the PanoCAMStudioSetup.exe to start installation (MACOS users install PanoCAM Studio.pkg).
- Click Install and select the appropriate directory for installation
- Click Finish to complete the installation.
Instructions on Using PanoCam Studio
① Connect the USB Panoramic Camera
Connect the camera to a computer or an IFP via USB. Run the PanoCAM Studio App
on the computer or the IFP (with PC); the PanoCAM Studio App automatically
searches for and connects the camera.
If it didn’t work, click the “Try Again” button. 
N o te: If the connections still fails, check to see if the camera is
connected to the computer or the IFP, and if the camera is being used by other
applications.
② Turn on face tracking
Select the virtual “Studio Camera” for video conferencing—face tracking is
automatically launched. At this point, the PanoCam Studio box shrinks to a
minimum size.
The
shrunk PanoCAM Studio box:
Note: When installing the PanoCAM Studio on Windows 10
and MAC OS, the virtual Studio Camera is automatically installed, whereas on
Windows 7 and 8, you need to manually install it to use face tracking.
• Manual box selection (This feature is supported under Manual Mode only – see
below)
The PanoCAM Studio also supports manual box selection (to track subjects
within the frame only). Simply left-click on the screen to draw a frame on the
panorama. Click “Edit” – “Clean All” to undo all selections.
Move the mouse over the selected
area and right click to open a drop-down menu with 3 options as
follows:
Auto
tracking: Automatically track the selected box. After selecting, the box turns
blue.
Pin: Fix the selected area so that it cannot be replaced by any other box.
When selected, a Pin tag appears in the box.
Delete: Cancel box selection.
④ Additional features
• Auto tracking
Auto-Detect is enabled by default when the PanoCAM Studio is turned on. If
more sensitive tracking is required, enable the auto-tracking function by
selecting the “Auto Tracking” checkbox.
• Image mirror
When the image mirror is turned on, the output image from the studio Camera is
mirror-inverted. 
• Tracking modes
( 1) Compose mode
Also known as the conference mode. The output screen presents a panoramic view
at the top and closeup boxes of the person being tracked or manually selected
boxes at the bottom, with a maximum of 8 close-up boxes.
Notes: a. When no person is detected and there is no manual box selected, the
output screen shows a panorama view at the top and default icons at the
bottom;
b. When the persons detected or the areas of manual box selection are close
to each other, they merge into one close-up box. 
(2) Manual mode
In the manual mode, the output screen shows the area of manual box selection,
which can be resized by manually adjusting the box.
Note: Face tracking is not available in manual mode.
Output image:
(3) Body-fit mode
In the body-fit mode, the camera attempts to fit as much of the persons being
tracked as possible on the screen.
Note : When no person is detected and there is no manual box selected,
the output screen shows a panoramic view. 
Output image:
(4) Grid mode
Also known as the group discussion mode, recommended for 1–4 participants.
Each person being tracked or each manually selected area, is in a separate
close-up box, with up to four close-up boxes
Note:
a. When no person is detected and there is no manual box selected, the output
screen shows the default icons.
b. When the persons detected or the manually selected areas are close to each
other, they merge into one close-up box, unlike the first mode (i.e., the
conference mode). 
Output image: 
(5) Presentation mode
In the presentation mode, the output is a combo box, with the manually
selected yellow box (for displaying content) at the top and the persons
detected at the bottom right.
Note: When no person is detected and there is no manual box selected, the
output screen shows the area within the yellow box. 
Output image:
(6)
Speaker mode
In the speaker mode, the output screen shows the persons detected at the top
and a panoramic view at the bottom.
Note : When no person is detected and there is no manual box selected,
the output screen shows the default icons at the top and a panorama at the
bottom. 
Output
image: 
(7)
Discussion mode
In the discussion mode, the output screen presents 180° views both at the top
and the bottom. 
Output image: 
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