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HIGH DEFINITION ANALOG Multi-Sensor Outdoor Dome Camera DWC-VS753WT ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 06/2016...
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SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning Precaution This symbol indicated that dangerous This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the voltage consisting a risk of electric user to the presence of important operating and...
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING (CONT.) 7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Installation Instructions Cabling 10-11 Connecting to Monitors Adjusting the Camera Angle How to Access the Camera’s OSD Menus 14-15 Module OSD Menu 16-27 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 29-30 Specifications...
FEATURES* High Definition Analog (HD Analog) HD over Coax Technology Four Cameras in One, One Installation 4x Panasonic® 1/3" CMOS Sensor Flexible Sensor Positioning with Magnets 8 Megapixel Resolution at 30fps (4x 2.1MP) 4x 2.8mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm and 8.0mm Fixed Lenses Options Customizable 2.8mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm and 8.0mm Lens Options OSD Control Via Coaxial (UTC) Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick...
PARTS & DESCRIPTION* camera modules Magnetic Track POWER HD Analog1CH HD Analog2CH HD Analog3CH HD Analog4CH Alarm Input RS485 Test Monitor Cable Slot OSD Joystick BNC Local Output Switch...
INSIDE THE BOX* Included with your camera: Camera Cables Screw & Torx Wrench Plastic Anchor-4pcs Mounting Template Installation Manual...
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Template Sheet INSTALLATION* 1. Using the mounting plate or the camera’s bottom case, mark and drill holes into the mounting surface. 2. Pull wires through and make all necessary connections. See pages 9-10 for more information. 3. Using the four (4) included screws, mount the camera’s bottom case to the mounting surface.
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INSTALLATION-CONNECTING CABLES* Use the diagram below to connect the camera to external devices: RS485 ALARM AHD 4CH AHD 3CH AHD 2CH AHD 1CH Power 1. Power: connect the camera to a proper power supply. The camera supports both 12VDC and 24VAC. Below are the maximum power supplies for the camera: DC12V : 8.36W AC24V : 8.36W 2~5.
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INSTALLATION-CONNECTING CABLES* Use the diagram below to connect the camera to external devices: RS485 ALARM AHD 4CH AHD 3CH AHD 2CH AHD 1CH Power 6. Alarm Input: Connect a sensor/alarm input device to the camera’s alarm in+ and - cables. 1# DOUT + ORANGE 3# DOUT +...
CONNECTING TO MONITORS* Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly. DC 12V / AC 24V AHD DVR OSD Joystick BNC Local Output Switch 2nd Video Output Monitor 300.0 Power Connection - 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage (Auto Polarity Detection and Protection) All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMERA’S OSD MENUS* The camera has four separate sensors, each with its own OSD menu and settings. When adjusting the camera’s settings, each lens/ sensor will have their own set of values and settings and will be set separately. To access each sensor’s OSD menus select one of the following options: 1.
HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMERA’S OSD MENUS* Use the images below to set the BNC Local Output Switch to the desired sensor. Once the switches are set to a specific sensor, press the joystick controller to view the sensor’s OSD menu. The sensor’s display will appear at the top left corner of the display for 60 sec.
MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE COLOR DAY & NIGHT FUNCTION LENS WB BAL. D&N MODE SHARPNESS BRIGHTNESS / SHUTTER / AUTO / AUTO-EX / PRESET AUTO / COLOR / BW 0 ~ 20 AGC THRES GAMMA FOCUS ADJ. / MANULAL 0 ~ 20 0.45 ~ 0.75 BACKLIGHT COLOR GAIN...
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EXPOSURE LENS The camera’s lens mode is set by default to AUTO. This allows the camera’s iris automatically. Under the LENS sub-menu, you can adjust the following settings: - Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~20. The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear.
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EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT HIGHLIGHT MASKING EXPOSURE HME allows objects to appear clearly on the screen by masking extremely bright areas. To setup HME, set the level and color. The lower the setting, the darker the masking areas have to be. Select from: 0 ~ 10. Color: Set the color of the HME mask.
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EXPOSURE DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSOR DRC enables dark areas in images to become more visible without overexposing the bright areas to create one perfect image. Select from: OFF / ON. NOTE: If WDR or DEFOG are enabled, the DRC settings are set automatically and will not be available for adjustment.
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COLOR WB MODE AUTO Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2400K and 11000K AUTO-EX Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes lower than 2000K and higher than 15000K PRESET Preset fixes the white balance based on the current lighting automatically. MANUAL Users can control the white balance manually by changing RED GAIN and BLUE GAIN (see below).
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DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / COLOR / B&W AUTO: The camera will switch between color and B/W based on the AGC levels. - AGC THRESHOLD: Set when the camera switches between Day & Night. - AGC MARGIN: Set the value added to the AGC Threshold. Adjust the value based on the environment in which the camera is installed.
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FUNCTION SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image. 0 ~ 20 GAMMA Select the desired gamma level. 0.5 is default setting. 0.45 ~ 0.75 MIRROR / FLIP Reflects the camera horizontally. MIRROR FLIP Reflects the camera vertically. Mirror / Flip OFF Mirror ON Flip ON...
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MOTION The camera can detect motion and display an alarm on the screen. Motion detection settings must be adjusted for each sensor. DET. WINDOW - WINDOW ZONE: Select a zone to setup from the 4 zones available. - WINDOW USE: Enable or disable the selected motion zone. - DET H-POS: Move the Zone left or right.
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PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. The cameras support square privacy masks or advanced polygon masks. - ZONE NUM.: Select the zone number you want to setup. - ZONE DISP.: To enable it, turn the display option ON.
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PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. The cameras support square privacy masks or advanced polygon masks. POLYGON MASKS - ZONE NUM.: Select the zone number you want to setup. - ZONE DISP.: To enable it, turn the display option ON.
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SETUP CAM. TITLE Add a name to the camera. Set the title by using the OSD joystick. FRAME RATE Select the camera’s frame rate from 1080p at 30fps (default) or 720p at 30fps. FREQUENCY When the camera’s image has flickering issues, change the frequency value to adjust the image. Frequency setup menu is available on the 1 sensor only.
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EXIT EXIT Exit the OSD menu without saving any changes. SAVE&EXIT Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes.
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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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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address: Digital Watchdog, Inc. ATTN: RMA Department 5436 W. Crenshaw Street...
SPECIFICATIONS* VIDEO Image Sensor 4x Panasonic 1/3” CMOS Sensors Active Pixels 4x 1944(H) x 1092(V) Scanning System Progressive scan Frequency 60Hz/50Hz Signal Technology 8 Megapixel HD Analog (4 x 2MP Sensors) Synchronization Internal Resolution 8.0 Megapixel (4x 1920x1080 Sensors) Minimum Scene Illumination F2.0 (30IRE): 0.06Lux (Color), 0.01 Lux (B&W) Video Output 4x HD Analog 1080p at 30fps...
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