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Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

iherrick
Occasional Visitor

Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

Hello, I have set my x50 to "device mode" via the browser dashboard.  I am able to get audio but no video on my Windows PC using the Zoom app, Teams app or other 3rd party webcam viewer.  I have tried 3 different Windows 10/11 PCs and several different USB-C cables, all rated for video (they work with other webcameras).  The lens cap is not covering the x50 camera (figured I'd mention that).  The Windows PCs detect the camera in the device manager and I can select it as an option in Zoom, etc.  Audio output is properly routed into the x50 speakers and that part works.  However when the camera is selected in an app, it just shows a black screen output to the PC.  HDMI output from the device is fine, so the camera device itself is not malfunctioning.  I've tried everything I could including multiple reboots and toggling the device modes back and forth.  Nothing works.  How can I get my PC to display output from the camera, is there a step I'm missing?

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SteffenBaierUK
Polycom Employee & Community Manager

Re: Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

Hello @iherrick ,

 

Welcome to the Poly Community.


A very good starting point is providing the minimum information like the software used and the USB cable length.

 

Many people try to use a USB A cable on the Studio End which is incorrect. Use a USB C cable on the Studio and either USB A or USB C on the device you try to use the Studio as a camera.

 

The best and quickest way forward is to contact our Support organisation as the community is run by volunteers only.


Please ensure to provide some feedback if this reply has helped you so other users can profit from your experience.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier

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iherrick
Occasional Visitor

Re: Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

Hi, thanks, as mentioned, I'm using Teams and Zoom with the "Poly Studio X50" camera selected in the settings.  The cables are indeed USB-C to USB-C (also mentioned) and the length is an acceptable 3 feet.  These cables work fine with other USB-C cameras such as a Logitech BRIO (which also connects via a USB-C port).  I'm honestly not sure of the issue, everything seems exactly right.

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SteffenBaierUK
Polycom Employee & Community Manager

Re: Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

Hello @iherrick 

 

we are after the software but as you have still not shared it iI suggest simply contacting our support team.

 

Best Regards

 

Steffen Baier

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If official support is required please check how to phone or open a case here

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The title Poly Employee & Community Manager is a community setting and does not reflect my role. I am just a simple volunteer in the community like everybody else. All posts and words are my own & do not represent the views of Employer.

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Notice: This community forum is not an official Poly support resource, thus responses from Poly employees, partners, and customers alike are best-effort in attempts to share learned knowledge.
Please also ensure you always check the VoIP , Video Endpoint , Microsoft Voice , PSTN or other FAQ's in the different sections
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ChrisBB
Advisor

Re: Poly Studio X50 USB-C Device Mode - Audio, No Video

Hi,

 

We had some issues with device mode before.  Granted it was with a G7500 but I guess it’s the same.

 

  • We upgraded the firmware to the latest version.
  • Checked the web gui and there is actually a setting there to enable/disable Device Mode.
  • For some laptops we simply couldn’t get USBC working - so we had to go with USBA.

 

Hope that helps.

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