Hikvision iDS-UVC-P38 · Price in Qatar

Name: Hikvision iDS-UVC-P38 4K Auto Tracking PTZ Conference Camera
Brand: Hikvision
SKU: hikvision-ids-uvc-p38
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Hikvision iDS-UVC-P38 is a 4K PTZ conference camera that follows a moving presenter with human body following. It pairs a 3840 × 2160 sensor and 20× optical zoom with a quad-microphone array that picks up speech up to 5 m away. It suits boardrooms, lecture theatres and training rooms in Doha, Lusail and Education City that need one camera to cover a whole room, and it can be powered over a single Ethernet cable.

What the iDS-UVC-P38 does in a meeting room

The Hikvision iDS-UVC-P38 is a PTZ conference camera that frames the speaker without a camera operator. Its 1/2.8-inch 4K CMOS sensor records 3840 × 2160 pixels, and human body following keeps a moving presenter in shot. It suits rooms where people stand, walk and present, not only sit at a fixed table.

The specifications that matter in practice

The 20× optical zoom lens covers an equivalent focal length from 23.8 mm to 476 mm. One camera can frame a full boardroom table or a lecturer at the back of a hall. The 16× digital zoom adds reach, but the optical zoom keeps the image sharper. A 120 dB wide dynamic range keeps faces readable when a window or doorway sits behind the speaker.

Audio comes from a quad-microphone array with a pickup radius of up to 5 m, supported by smart noise reduction and automatic gain control. This helps in rooms with air conditioning noise or hard floors. The camera can store up to 5 custom scene presets, so each room layout can be recalled from the 2.4 GHz remote control.

Connecting it to the room

A USB Type-C port with USB 3.0 supports plug-and-play use with conferencing software, with no separate driver to install, on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. HDMI, HDBT and 3G-SDI outputs carry live pictures to projectors, control rooms and broadcast-style setups. RS-232 and RS-485 ports support VISCA, PELCO-D, PELCO-P and Hikvision control protocols for integration with room control systems. A gigabit RJ45 port with PoE (IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, maximum 24.9 W) lets one network cable carry power and network connection, which simplifies ceiling installation.

Government boardroom in Doha: a camera that frames participants for hybrid meetings with teams abroad.
University lecture theatre in Education City: tracking a lecturer who moves across a stage while remote students watch on HDMI or HDBT-fed systems.
Hotel conference room at West Bay: a presenter-tracking unit that avoids a camera operator for daily events.

What to plan before you install

Check the mounting position against the pan range of -165° to 165° and tilt range of -90° to 30°.
Confirm that the PoE switch port can supply 24.9 W, or plan the 12 VDC power adapter with its 3 m extension cable.
Keep the 2 m USB 3.0 cable in mind when placing the computer, or use a network-based workflow.
The rated operating range is -10 °C to 45 °C, so install indoors in air-conditioned rooms. If the position is near glass or a hot window in summer, confirm it with the SmartRooms Qatar team first.

SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys before wall or ceiling mounting, supplies to all 8 municipalities, and accepts LPOs and government tenders. Send the room size, mounting height and the number of units to SmartRooms Qatar and request a quote. Quotations are usually returned within one working day.

Highlights

4K (3840 × 2160) CMOS sensor with 120 dB wide dynamic range
20× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
Quad-microphone array with up to 5 m pickup radius
Human body following and up to 5 custom scene presets
PoE powered via IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max 24.9 W
USB Type-C 3.0, HDMI, HDBT and 3G-SDI outputs

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

53 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Camera10

Image Sensor: 1/2.8" 4 K CMOS
Max. Resolution: 3840 (H) × 2160 (V)
USB Output: MJPG/H.264： 3840 × 2160, 2560 × 1440 @30/25 fps 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 ×360 @60/50/30/25 fps YUY2/NV12： 2560 × 1440 @30/25 fps 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 ×360 @60/50/30/25 fps
SDI Output: SDI: 1920 × 1080 @60/50/30/25 fps
Shutter Time: PAL: 1/25 s to 1/10,000 s,NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/10,000 s
Object Distance Range: Wide: 0.1 m to ∞ Tele: 1.5 m to ∞
Angle Adjustment: Pan: -165° to 165°,Tilt: -90° to 30°
Optical Zoom: 20×
Digital Zoom: 16×
HDMI Output: RGB888 (RGB24): 3840 × 2160 @30/25 fps 2560 × 1440 @30 fps 1920 × 1080 @60/50/30/25 fps

Network11

Main Stream: 50 Hz: 25 fps (3840 × 2160, 2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 720 × 480, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 480 × 272, 320 × 240, 320 × 180) 60 Hz: 30 fps (3840 × 2160, 2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 720 × 480, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 480 × 272, 320 × 240, 320 × 180) 100 Hz: 50 fps (3840 × 2160, 2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 720 × 480, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 480 × 272, 320 × 240, 320 × 180) 120 Hz: 60 fps (3840 × 2160, 2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 720 × 480, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 480
Sub-Stream: 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 950 × 540, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240, 320 × 180) 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 1024 × 576, 950 × 540, 640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240, 320 × 180)
Third Stream: 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 360) 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 360)
Video Compression: Main stream: H.264/H.265/MJPEG Sub-stream: H.264/H.265/MJPEG Third stream: H.264/H.265/MJPEG
Video Bit Rate: 32 Kbps to 163,840 Kbps
H.264 Type: Baseline Profile, Main Profile, High Profile
H.265 Type: Main Profile
Audio Encoding Format: G722.1/G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/MP2L2/G726/AAC-LC/PCM/MP3
Protocols: TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, WebSocket, WebSockets
API: SDK, ONVIF
Web Browser: Chrome 80+, Firefox 80+, Edge 89+, Safari 13+

Lens2

Focal Length & FOV: Varifocal lens: 3.5 mm to 70 mm, horizontal FOV 78.7° to 4.9°, vertical FOV 48.4° to 2.8°, diagonal FOV 87.2° to 5.6° Equivalent focal length: 23.8 mm to 476 mm
Focus: Auto, Semi-auto

Microphone8

Type: MEMS
Polar Pattern: 360° omni-directional
Pickup Distance: In a radius of up to 5 m
Amount: Quad-microphone
Frequency Response: 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Sensitivity: -38 ± 1.5 dBV/Pa
SNR: 64 dB(A)
Sampling Rate: 16kHz/32kHz/48kHz

Functions4

Image Function: Support adjustment of related parameters such as exposure, white balance, image settings (including image mode, contrast, sharpness, saturation, hue, Gamma and mirror), and wide dynamic range
Audio Function: Support steady and transient smart noise reduction, automatic gain control, time domain equalization algorithm, ambient noise suppression and enhanced vocals to enhance speech quality and offer audio in high quality
Smart Function: Human body following
LED Indicator: Device startup: solid white -> flashing white -> solid white Device working: solid white Device mute: solid red Device shutdown: light off

Communication3

Communication Method: Camera and remote control: 2.4 GHz wireless
Wired Communication Distance: Camera and remote control: 10 m
EIRP Power (Max.): 2.4 GHz: 10 dBm

Image1

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): ≥120 dB

Interface7

USB: 1 USB Type-C port (audio and video transmission), supports USB 3.0 protocol
HD Interface: 1 HDMI port (audio and video transmission), supports HDMI 1.4 protocol 1 3G-SDI port (audio and video transmission), supports SMPTE 424M protocol
Ethernet Interface: 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M/1000 M self-adaptive Ethernet port
Audio: 1 input (line in), 3.5 mm three-segment TRS interface 1 output (line out), 3.5 mm three-segment TRS interface
Communication Interface: 1 RS-232 IN port, 1 RS-232 OUT port, supports VISCA protocol (RS-232) keyboard control interface, baud rate: 9600; supports PTZ control, zoom control, preset settings, calling, and deletion; presets: 255 1 RS-485 port, supports HIKVISION, PELCO-D, and PELCO-P protocols, and (RS-485) keyboard control interface, baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400, default baud rate: 9600; supports PTZ control, zoom control, preset settings, calling, and deletion; presets: 255
Power Interface: 12 VDC, Ø2.1 mm coaxial power plug
Other: 1 HDBT interface

Compatibility1

System Requirement: Operating System: Windows 7/8/10/11 Android 8.1 and above version Linux 4.14 and above version macOS 10.12 and above version

General6

Power: 12 VDC ± 25% PoE: IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max. 24.9 W
Operating Condition: -10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F). Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing)
Dimension: 206.7 mm × 163.3 mm × 227.9 mm (8.14" × 6.43"× 8.97")
Package Dimension: 328 mm × 240 mm × 250 mm (12.91" × 9.45"× 9.84")
With Package Weight: Approx. 4,110 g (9.06 lb.)
Packing List: Camera (including lens cover) × 1 Remote Control × 1 Power Adapter (1.2 m, with American, British, and European plug adapter) × 1 Power Adapter Extension Cable (3 m) × 1 USB 3.0 Cable (2 m) × 1 Bracket × 1 Screws × 1 Battery × 2 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information × 1

Downloads

7 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets · Opens on manufacturer site iDS-UVC-P38_Datasheet_20260810.pdf PDF Manuals & guides Quick Start Guide_edf595ad.pdf 1.5 MB PDF Manuals & guides UD37093B_Baseline_Video-Conference-Camera-User-Manual_20241023.pdf 1.0 MB PDF Brochures Brochure_Video-Conferencing-Solution_20241225.pdf 10.6 MB PNG Drawings & CAD iDS-UVC-P38_06.png 2.1 MB 00_2 Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Firmware_V1.04.00_241114 1_25 Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Firmware_V5.8.1_250409

Questions about iDS-UVC-P38

What is the Hikvision iDS-UVC-P38 used for?

The iDS-UVC-P38 is a 4K PTZ conference camera for rooms where people move while they speak. It tracks a presenter using human body following and delivers 3840 × 2160 video for video conferencing and live presentations. It suits boardrooms, training rooms and lecture halls where no camera operator is available.

How does the auto tracking work, and who does it suit?

The camera follows a moving person using its human body following function, so the presenter stays in frame without manual panning. This suits lecturers, trainers and chairs who walk while speaking, and hybrid meetings where a single speaker leads the discussion. Rooms with several fixed seats may need a preset-based setup instead.

What zoom range does the camera offer?

It has a 20× optical zoom lens with an equivalent focal length from 23.8 mm to 476 mm, plus 16× digital zoom. Optical zoom keeps detail in the image, so use it for distant speakers in a large hall. Digital zoom is useful for extra reach but reduces sharpness at the highest levels.

Will the camera cope with a bright window behind the speaker?

Yes, the camera offers 120 dB wide dynamic range, which helps preserve faces when strong backlight enters the frame. This matters in Doha boardrooms with floor-to-ceiling glass facing the sun. Position the camera to limit direct sun on the lens, and confirm the layout with the SmartRooms Qatar team during the survey.

How many microphones does it have, and how far do they pick up sound?

The camera has a built-in quad-microphone array with a 360° pickup pattern and a pickup radius of up to 5 m. Noise reduction and automatic gain control improve speech clarity. For a large room with several seats far from the camera, a separate table microphone may still be needed.

Can I connect it by USB to a laptop for conferencing software?

Yes. The USB Type-C port supports USB 3.0 and is plug-and-play, so no driver installation is required. The source lists support for Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, Android 8.1 and above, Linux 4.14 and above, and macOS 10.12 and above. The included USB 3.0 cable is 2 m long.

Does the camera support PoE, and what switch capacity is needed?

The camera supports Power over Ethernet under IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, with a maximum draw of 24.9 W. Your PoE switch port must supply at least that power. A single RJ45 gigabit cable then carries power and network data, which simplifies ceiling installation in offices and schools.

What video outputs are available for a lecture hall or control room?

The camera provides an HDMI port, an HDBT port and a 3G-SDI port for live view. HDMI suits projectors and displays close to the camera, HDBT extends signals over long runs, and 3G-SDI suits broadcast-style control rooms. Choose the output that matches your existing AV infrastructure before ordering.

Can the camera be controlled by a room control system?

Yes. It has RS-232 IN and OUT ports supporting VISCA, and an RS-485 port supporting HIKVISION, PELCO-D and PELCO-P protocols. Both support PTZ control, zoom, and preset calling and deletion, with up to 255 presets. It also supports ONVIF and an SDK for software integration.

Can it be installed outdoors or near hot windows in Doha summers?

The rated operating range is -10 °C to 45 °C with humidity up to 90% non-condensing. Qatar summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C, so install it indoors in an air-conditioned room. For any position near glass, confirm the environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team before mounting.

What is included in the box, and what should I plan for mounting?

The package includes the camera with lens cover, a remote control, a 1.2 m power adapter with American, British and European plug adapters, a 3 m extension cable, a 2 m USB 3.0 cable, a bracket, screws and two batteries. Plan mounting height and pan and tilt clearance, and book a free site survey before drilling.

Can a school or government office order this camera on an LPO?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders and Monaqasat-related procurement, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. For a school fitting out several classrooms, send the room count and mounting details so the quotation covers each unit.