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HD-SDI Box Camera DWC-HC421D ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 06152012...
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PRECAUTIONS Do not open or modify. Do not open the case except during maintenence and installation, for it may be dangerous and can cause damages. Do not put objects into the unit. Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera. It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Installation Instructions Lens Connections 10-11 Controlling the Camera’s OSD Menu Remotely Module OSD Menu 13-25 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 27-28 Specifications 29-30...
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FEATURES* Sony 1/2.8” CMOS Sensor Highest Resolution 2.1 Megapixels 720P / 1080P Mode Selectable Double Shutter WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) at 15fps Electronic Day and Night AGC / BLC / AWB 3D DNR (3D Digital Noise Reduction) D-Zoom (0~112 level) HME/ HLMSK (Highlight Masking Exposure) Mirror &...
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PARTS & DESCRIPTION* TDN V Mega (CCTV) CS Ring (Lens Conector) Box Camera Mounting Attachment Iris Jack OSD Control Arrows and Enter Buttons Alarm +/- RS485 Connector Video Out BNC Jack (HD-SDI) DC Power Input Rear Name Plate...
Mini-DIN Connector (For Video or L-Wrench DC Auto Iris Lens) Adapter Ring for “C” Type Lenses Box Camera DWC-HC421D ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 06152012...
INSTALLATION* Using an appropriate mounting bracket, mark and drill the necessary holes to mount the bracket to a wall or ceiling. Attach the mounting bracket to the surface using machine screws. Attach the box camera to the mounting bracket. Adjust the camera’s position. Consult the manual of the mounting bracket for additional information.
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INSTALLATION* Connect an appropriate lens to the camera lens connector by twisting the lens clockwise. The camera is compatible with any C or CS mount lens. For “C” lenses, please use the provided Adapter Ring. See page 10 for details. *Lens is not included. Connect the lens’...
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CONNECTIONS* *BNC / TERMINAL If you are using an automatic iris lens with the camera, the lens has to be connected to the A-Iris socket of the camera. If you are using a lens with manual or fixed iris, this socket is not used. Operation of the camera will be confirmed by the power LED at the rear side of the camera.
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Mounting a C-Mount lens 1. Attach the C-Mount lens adapter by turning clockwise. 2. Attach the lens to the camera by turning clockwise. NOTE Adapter Ring C-Mount Lens : 10mm or less CS-Mount Lens : 5mm or less...
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CONTROLING THE CAMERA’S OSD REMOTELY DWC-HC421D combined with Digital Watchdog’s VMAX HD DVR offer the unique feature of controlling the camera’s OSD menu, focus and zoom all from the DVR with no additional cables other than the BNC cable. To setup the camera for remote DVR contrlling, make sure these steps are followed: 1.
MODULE OSD MENU* PROPERTY EXPOSURE LENS BRIGHTNESS LENS TYPE CAMERA ID 0~20 MANUAL, DC, AF 0~255 SHUTTER MODE TITLE AUTO, MANUAL (1/30~1/60000) OUTDOOR,INDOOR/FLK,Deblur120,Deblur240 OPTIC ZOOM TELE, WIDE DISPLAY FOCUS MODE MANUAL, AUTO NON, ID,, TITLE OFF, x2, x3, x4 FOCUSING PROTOCOL FAR, NEAR TIMER...
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PROPERTY CAMERA ID 1 PROPERTY 0~255 You can define the camera’s ID no. from 0~255. For OSD control of multiple cameras, make sure to assign a different CAMERA ID ID to each camera. See page 11 for more information. TITLE(1-) TITLE DISPLAY NONE...
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EXPOSURE BRIGHTNESS 2 EXPOSURE 0~20 You can adjust the brightness of the image. The higher the number, the brighter the image. BRIGHTNESS Default is 10. SHUTTER AUTO SHUTTER AUTO The shutter’s speed adjusts automatically based on RETURN the light available. MANUAL The shutter speed can be adjusted between 1/30 ~ 1/60000.
LENS LENS TYPE 3 LENS Auto Focus Lens. AF LENS Auto-iris Varifocal lens. DC LENS LENS TYHPE AF LENS MANUAL Manual iris or Fixed board lens. MODE DEBLUR120 OPTIC ZOOM FOCUS MODE AUTO TIMER OFF 00:00 TDN SYNC 3 LENS If DC or Manual modes are selected, RETURN the following menu options will be disabled:...
LENS FOCUS MODE AUTO When using Auto Focus Lens, Focus is adjusted automatically. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust the focus after every optical zoom adjustment. You can also set the camera to automatically adjust the focus based on a timer, from once every minute, up to every ten (10) minutes.
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FUNCTION DZOOM 0~112 Digital Zoom function zooms to the center of the 4 FUNCTION image by default. set the zoom level from 0~112. DZOOM AUTO AUTO White Balance is automatically adjusted. PRIVACY MIDDLE AUTO_H White Balance is automatically adjusted when MOTION the Color temperature is high.
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FUNCTION PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy purposes. A total of 30 privacy masks OFF / ON are available. ZONE NO 0~29 PRIVACY ZONE OP Zone Display. ON/OFF ZONE NO 0~29 X-POS X-Position (0~57) ZONE OP ON/OFF Y-POS Y-Position (0~31)
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FUNCTION Digital Noise Reduction reduces the noise/distortion on the screen in low light conditions, allowing a clear image at night. Sellect OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH. MOTION If selecting ON, define the following menu: OFF/ON Define the size an area with motion has to be to trigger the camera’s motion detection. RESOLUTION The higher the number, the smaller the area with motion has to be to trigger the camera’s motion detection.
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IMAGE CHROMA 0~20 Chroma sets the quality of the color that embraces both 5 IMAGE hue and saturation. White, black and grays have 0 chroma. The higher numbers accentuate the brighter colors in the CHROMA image. Default is 7. SHARPNESS MIRROR SHARPNESS FLIP...
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IMAGE CONTRAST NORMAL/ HIGH/ HIGHEST You can adjust the contrast level - Normal, High, and Highest. COLOR SET Color 1 is the default. If the color reproduction on the monitor is not COLOR 1,2,3 to your satisfactory, try changing the color mode to Color2 or Color3. HUE CONTROL 50 ~180.
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WDR/BLC MAX-DR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range) OFF/ ON Digital Wide Dynamic Range provides clear 6 WDR/BLC images when a strong backlighting is present. MODE MAX DR MODE BLC - Back Light Compensation. See OFF/ BLC/ WDR WDR_WGT BLC OSD information below. BLC POS-X WDR - Wide Dynamic Range (If selected, camera BLC POS-Y...
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DAY&NIGHT TDN MODE 7 DAY&NIGHT AUTO The camera switches between day and night COLOR automatically depending on the level of light. BW to C C to BW COLOR The camera always stays in day mode (Color). CDS SET BW LOW RETURN The camera always stays in night mode (B/W).
SETUP DEFECT DET OFF / ON Dead Pixel Cancellation automatically 8 SETUP removes defective pixels in real time. Consult your installer for setup and additional DEFECT DET information. 2.0M MODE 1080P 720P MODE 60/50FPS 2.0M MODE LANGUAGE 1080P / 720P The camera offers the selction of 2 resolutions: TDN TEST TEST OFF...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact our technical specialist. FOR NO VIDEO Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely. Check the lens’ iris adjustment at the camera’s OSD menu. Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current.
WARRANTY INFORMATION* Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Digital Watchdog Camera against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: LABOR: For the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED from the original purchase date, if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished product at its option at no charge.
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LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS* There are no express warranties except as listed. The warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages (including damage to recording media without limitation) resulting from the use of these products or arising out of any breach of the warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
SPECIFICATIONS* VIDEO Image Sensor 1/2.8” CMOS Sensor Total Pixels 2000 (H) x 1241 (V) Synchronization Internal Horizontal Resolution 2.1 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) at 30fps Minimum Illumination F1.6 (30IRE): 0.10 Lux [Color] F1.6 (30IRE): 0.01 Lux [B&W] S/N Ratio 50dB (AGC off) Video Output HD-SDI, CVBS Analog OPERATIONAL...
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SPECIFICATIONS* OPERATIONAL Digital Noise Reduction OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH Digital zoom 1~112 Chroma 0-20 Sharpness 0-10 Mirror & Flip OFF / ON Highlight Mask OFF / ON WDR / BLC OFF / WDR / BLC Language ENGLISH / CHINESE / GERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature C ~ 50...
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