This manual offers reference material and general information about the basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Dahua Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera. Read, follow, and retain the following safety instructions. Heed all warning on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit.
Ensure a service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. Dahua is not liable for any damage or harm caused by unauthorized modifications or repairs.
• Dahua recommends the use of a thunder-proof device in concert with the unit. • Do not touch the CCD or the CMOS optic sensor. Use a blower to clean dust or dirt on the lens surface.
• Video loss is inherent to all digital surveillance and recording devices; therefore Dahua cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the occurrence of lost digital information, Dahua recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and adoption of backup procedure for all data.
2 Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have sustained damage during shipping, notify the shipper immediately. Verify that all the parts listed below are included. If an item is missing, contact customer support or your local representative.
3 Installation and Configuration 3.1 External Cable The following table lists each cable and its function. Cable Connections Port Name Function Connector Note Audio in to receive an analog audio signal AUDIO IN Audio input port from an external pickup. HD 1 HDCVI HD1 Out HD 2...
3.3 Alarm Setup Certain devices support alarm inputs and outputs, check your specific device for alarm capability. Alarm Input Refer to Figure 3-3 for alarm input configuration. The device collects that status of the alarm input port when the input signal is idle or grounded. If the input signal is connected to the 3.3V or it is idle then the device receives the alarm input signal.
Warning: DO NOT remove the protective film from the dome until the installation is complete to protect the dome from distortions from fingerprints, oil, grease or other contaminants. Note: Dahua recommends attaching a “drip loop” (flex or hard conduit) during installation to ensure condensation does not form in the mount or the conduit.
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12. Adjust the monitoring direction of the camera. Use the Multi-purpose Tool to loosen the three set screws along the shaft of the camera, then position the camera by tilting, twisting, and rotating the camera as shown in the figure below. Note: Do not rotate the camera more than three (3) times in any one direction.
HDCVI technology allows you to set parameters for the camera and to control the camera from a Dahua HDCVI DVR. 1. Connect the camera to a Dahua HDCVI DVR. 2. From the DVR, select the Main Menu and choose Setting. Then, select the System tab and select the PTZ link, on the left-side menu.
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8. Set AUDIO FORMAT as G711a and set AUDIO SOURCE as HDCVI. Figure 5-2 9. Click Save to store the changes. 10. Click the right-mouse button and select PTZ Control. The HDCVI DVR opens the PTZ Setup menu. Figure 5-3 11.
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12. Use the following table to access the camera’s menu: Button Function Access the camera’s settings menu. Select a menu item. Select a setting value. Adjust lens zoom and auto trigger function. Adjust lens focus. Trigger autofocus at the current zoom factor.
6 Camera Maintenance Proper maintenance will ensure consistent image quality over the life-span of the camera. 6.1 Optical Components Take care not to touch or stain the dome cover, lens, or the mirror surface. If the one of these surfaces is stained, use the following methods to clean: •...