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User’s Manual Preface The information provided in this manual was current when published. The company reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Notice To work with the PTZ cameras, any installer or technician must have the following minimum qualifications: •...
User’s Manual Warning Notices • Handle the camera with care Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handing or storage. • Do not dismantle the camera To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
User’s Manual Overview The ZC-PT series integrated indoor PTZ camera is a new sub-compact model designed to deliver superb performance and durability combined with an intelligent and stylish housing that is suitable for any security and surveillance installation. The ZC-PT-XT series is a new weather resistant integrated outdoor PTZ camera. The...
(Preset/Sequence/Auto-Pan/Cruise) can be activated when an alarm is triggered. More than 10 built-in protocols including Ganz-PT, Ganz-S, Pelco, VCL, Philips, AD-422 (Manchester) etc., provide connectivity to other surveillance systems, allowing the integrated PTZ camera to be used in conjunction with systems from other manufacturers.
User’s Manual Connecting the PTZ Camera Please refer to the sections below for details of how to set and connect the PTZ camera. In order to control PTZ camera, a control keyboard or alternative control device is required. Package Content Before proceeding, please check that the box contains the items listed here.
User’s Manual Switch Definition The PTZ camera ID and communication protocol must be configured before connecting the camera to other devices. The switches used to configure these settings are located on the bottom of the PTZ camera. Indoor PTZ camera Outdoor PTZ camera Reserved Communication switch...
User’s Manual be the same. The default RS-485 setting is half-duplex. Please do not change the default setting without seeking the advice of a qualified specialist or the supplier. Pin 3 and pin 4 are used for termination and line lock adjustment respectively. Pin 5 is mainly used after updating the software and changing protocol.
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GANZ-S 19200 GANZ-S 38400 *GANZ-PT is for ZC-PT series PTZ camera. GANZ-S is for ZC-S series PTZ camera. For example, select protocol Pelco D with a baud rate of 2400, the ID switch should be set as shown below. Tens...
User’s Manual 22-Pin Connector Definition A 50 cm data cable (as shown below) is supplied with the PTZ camera for quick installation, e.g. for demonstration or testing purposes. The cable design requires an additional alarm cable. The 22-pin connector definition is listed in the table below. Definition Cable AC24-1...
User’s Manual RS-485 Connector RS-485 is the interface that the PTZ camera uses to communicate with its control unit. Connect the control keyboard to the camera via the terminal block. The recommended cables for RS-485 communication are CAT 5 cables; the maximum cable length for wire with a gauge above 24 is 4000 feet (1219 meters).
User’s Manual Operation and Configuration OSD Display Format The information shown on the screen is described in terms of the corresponding OSD display, its position and its function in the table below. Position Function OSD display Description Auto focus mode Focus modes Manual focus mode Back light compensation OFF...
User’s Manual OSD Menu Tree The OSD setup menu structures for the 18×/26× model and the 22×/23× model are listed separately in the section below. The star symbol indicates the factory default. For a detailed function description, please refer to section 3.3 Configuration Menu. 3.2.1 18×...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default SELECT MODE PRESET ☆ SEQUENCE AUTOPAN CRUISE PRESET POINT <001> ~ <256> SEQUENCE LINE <1> ~ <8> AUTOPAN LINE <1> ~ <4> CRUISE LINE <1> RETURN TIME <001> ~ <128> min. ENTER EXIT SEQUENCE LINE...
User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default CRUISE IR FUNC. NO FUNCTION PRESET POINT <1> ~ <256> SEQUENCE LINE <1> ~ <8> AUTOPAN LINE <1> ~ <4> CRUISE LINE <1> IR FUNCTION <AUTO>,<ON> SCHEDULE RESET SCHEDULE EXIT EXIT OSD 3.2.2 22×...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default CRUISE PRESET POINT <001> ~ <256> SEQUENCE LINE <1> ~ <8> AUTOPAN LINE <1> ~ <4> CRUISE LINE <1> DWELL TIME <001> ~ <127> sec., ALWAYS ALWAYS EXIT HOME FUNC. <ON>, <OFF>...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default TIME DISPLAY <ON>, <OFF> SET YEAR SET MONTH SET DAY TIME SET HOUR SET MINUTE EXIT+SAVE SCHEDULE SWITCH <ON>, <OFF> SCHEDULE POINT <01> ~ <32> SCHEDULE HOUR SCHEDULE MIN SCHEDULE MODE NONE ☆...
User’s Manual Configuration Menu The detailed functions and parameter settings for your PTZ camera can be set in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu using a control unit, such as a control keyboard (ZCA-SC201). The functions in the OSD menu on the 18 models ×, 22×, 23×...
User’s Manual 3.3.2 BACKLIGHT The backlight compensation function prevents the central object from being too dark in surroundings where excessive light is shining from behind it. 18×/26× Model: Turn this option <ON>; the central object will be brightened in contrast to the edge of the picture (where a backlight would most likely be located).
User’s Manual • MANUAL In this focus mode, users can adjust the lens focus manually by pressing the focus in/out button on the control keyboard or another control unit. 22×/23× Model: • AUTO The optimum focus is achieved using the internal digital circuit. Users can adjust the minimum auto focus range for certain special conditions;...
User’s Manual 3.3.5 AE MODE The exposure is the amount of light captured by the image sensor and is determined by how wide you open the lens diaphragm (iris adjustment), how long you leave the sensor exposed (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. This option allows users to define how the Auto Exposure (AE) function will work.
User’s Manual 22×/23× Model: • AUTO In this mode, the camera’s shutter, IRIS and AGC control functions work together automatically to adjust the light exposure of the image sensor in order to obtain a consistent video output level. IRIS OFF SET is used to set the level of IRIS variation.
User’s Manual 18×/26× Model: • AUTO In this mode, the white balance function works within its colour temperature range. This mode computes the white balance value output using colour information from the entire screen. It outputs the appropriate value using the colour temperature radiating from a black subject based on a range of values from 3000K to 7500K.
User’s Manual • Display the ID address of the selected camera in the bottom right of the monitor screen. • Hide the ID address of the selected PTZ camera. 3.3.8 SETUP MENU The user can adjust the camera lens model parameters in the SETUP menus. The SETUP menus are different depending on the model of the PTZ camera.
User’s Manual NOTE: The Privacy Mask function will be automatically disabled if the Image Flip function is enabled, and “Masking disabled” will be displayed on the screen. M.E. This option is a standard mechanical operation. As the PTZ camera tilts by 90°, it will pan 180°...
User’s Manual resolution and quality of the zoomed image. By contrast, digital zoom takes a portion of the image and expands that portion to the full size of the image; however the image quality will be reduced. 18×/26× Model: On these models, a maximum 12× digital zoom function can be enabled. The default setting is <ON>.
User’s Manual • RESET Select this option to reset all camera parameters in the SETUP menus to the factory defaults. • EXIT Exit SETUP MENU1 and go back to the MAIN MENU. 3.3.9 SETUP MENU2 (18×/26× Model Only) The Aperture and Mask Display settings can be configured under SETUP MENU2. SETUP MENU2 APERTURE MASK DISPLAY...
User’s Manual • A title set for a certain view will be displayed when the PTZ camera returns to that view area. • If TITLE DISPLAY is set to <OFF>, no title will be displayed on the screen even if titles have been set. 3.3.11 TITLE SETTING Up to 16 zone titles can be set with a maximum 20 characters for each title;...
User’s Manual 3.3.12 ALARM SETTNG The PTZ camera provides eight alarm inputs and two alarm outputs (N.O. and N.C) to connect alarm devices. This function enables the PTZ camera to work in conjunction with an alarm system to capture images of a particular event. For wiring details, please refer to the installation guide and/or qualified service personnel.
User’s Manual sequence, auto-pan or cruise function. Use the right direction key on the control keyboard to change the setting and the following items will change to correspond to your selection. • PRESET Select a preset point for the PTZ camera to move to when an alarm pin is triggered.
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User’s Manual HOME SETTING HOME FUNCTION SELECT MODE PRESET PRESET POINT RETURN TIME ENTER EXIT • HOME FUNCTION This option is used to enable or disable the HOME function. Use the left/right direction keys on the control keyboard to change the setting. •...
User’s Manual • EXIT Exit the HOME SETTING menu. 3.3.14 SEQUENCE This function carries out pre-positioning of the pan, tilt, zoom and focus features in a certain sequence for a camera. Before setting up this function, the user must set at least two preset points.
User’s Manual Speed 6 Speed 7 Speed 8 Speed 9 Speed 10 Speed 11 Speed 12 Speed 13 Speed 14 Speed 15 • DWELL TIME The DWELL TIME is the duration for which the PTZ camera will remain at a sequence point and has a range from <0>...
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User’s Manual • START POINT Follow the description to set the start position for the AUTOPAN path. 1. Move the cursor to <START POINT> and press <ENTER> while <TO FIND> is flashing - the option will change to <TO SAVE> automatically. Move the PTZ camera to the desired position and press <ENTER>...
User’s Manual • RUN AUTOPAN Once the setting is complete, select this option to manually execute the auto-pan function. • EXIT Exit the AUTOPAN menu. 3.3.16 CRUISE A cruise is a sequence of manual operations that can be stored and then called up to be executed repeatedly.
User’s Manual 3.3.17 IR FUNCTION (Removable IR Blocking) The IR blocking filter enables the PTZ camera to capture a clear image at night time or in very dark lighting conditions. During the day, the IR blocking filter is fitted to block the infrared light and ensure a clear image;...
User’s Manual 3.3.18 ALARM DETECT (18×/26× Model Only) This function instructs the camera to detect movement within the monitoring area and then send an alarm signal automatically. To activate this function, the alarm connection setup must have been completed in advance. ALARM DETECT DETECT SWITCH DETECT MODE...
User’s Manual 3.3.19 WDR Setting (23× Model Only) The wide dynamic range function is especially effective in solving indoor and outdoor contrast issues to enhance the image quality and video performance. It enables the PTZ camera to acquire detailed data from the dark areas (indoors) without any saturation from the bright areas (outdoors).
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User’s Manual joystick when the user enters the Privacy Setup menu. Refer to the description below for details of setting privacy masks. NOTE: The Image Flip function will be disabled automatically while the Privacy function is enabled. 18×/26× Model: PRIVACY MASK MENU PRIVACY SWITCH TRANSPARENCY COLOR...
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User’s Manual V CENTRE The original vertical centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen; it can be moved to another position by adjusting the vertical value using the LEFT/RIGHT keys. H SIZE (00~80) This option allows the user to adjust the horizontal size of the privacy mask. Setting the H and V size to 0 deletes the selected mask.
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User’s Manual The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen. The user can move the centre of the mask zone to another position by adjusting this value by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT keys. V CENTRE (000~256) The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen.
User’s Manual 3.3.21 TIME FUNCTION This option is used to set the TIME related parameters for the PTZ camera. TIME SETTING TIME DISPLAY SET YEAR SET MONTH SET DAY SET HOUR SET MINUTE EXIT+SAVE • TIME DISPLAY Select <ON> to display the time information on screen, or <OFF> if you do not want to display it.
User’s Manual • SCHEDULE MODE Used to set the scheduling function for the selected scheduling point; the options are as follows. NONE No function will be executed for the schedule. PRESET Select one of the defined preset points for the selected schedule. SEQUENCE Select one of the eight defined sequence lines for the schedule.
User’s Manual OSD Menu Notes The following OSD menu tables are provided for users to record the PTZ camera settings. <18×/26× Model> Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note <ON>, <OFF> DEFAULT CAMERA <ON>, <OFF> BACKLIGHT AUTO AF mode <Normal>, <Interval>, <Zoom trigger> FOCUS MANUAL Manual focus speed <01>...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note PRESET POS. <001> ~ <255>,<END> SPEED <01> ~ <15> DWELL TIME <000> ~ <127> sec. RUN SEQUENCE EXIT AUTOPAN LINE <1> ~ <4> START POINT <TO FIND>, <TO SAVE> END POINT <TO FIND>, <TO SAVE>...
User’s Manual <22×/23× Model> Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note <ON>, <OFF> DEFAULT CAMERA BLC level <000> ~ <100> BACKLIGHT AUTO Focal length <1cm>, <10cm>, <30cm> <1m> FOCUS MANUAL <01> ~ <08> AUTO MANUAL H APERTURE <00> ~ <31> APERTURE V APERTURE <00>...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note START POINT <TO FIND>, <TO SAVE> END POINT <TO FIND>, <TO SAVE> DIRECTION <RIGHT>, <LEFT> SPEED <01> ~ <04> RUN AUTOPAN ENTER EXIT RECORD START RECORD END CRUISE RUN CRUISE EXIT AUTO THRESHOLD...
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