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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ALF -5X-Cam...
  • Page 2 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM ALFATRON ALF -5X-Cam HD Color Video Camera User Manual Attention 1．Usage To prevent this product or products connected to it from being damaged, please use it within its prescribed scope of use. 1) Keep the device away from liquids and humid environments.
  • Page 3 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Avoid heavy pressure, strong vibrations or immersion during transportation, storage and installation. 4．Power supply This product uses a 12V DC power supply. 5．Install with caution 1)Do not forcefully rotate the camera, this could cause a mechanical malfunction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 1. FAST INSTALLATION..........................6 1.1 CAMERA INTERFACE EXPLANATION..................6 1.2 POWER-ON INITIAL CONFIGURATION..................6 1.3 VIDEO OUTPUT..........................6 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........................10 2.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION......................10 2.1.1 PRODUCT MODEL......................10 2.1.2 DIMENSION..........................11 2.1.3 ACCESSORY.........................11 2.2 MAIN FEATURES..........................12 2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION......................13 2.4 INTERFACE INSTRUCTION......................16 2.4.1 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.......................16...
  • Page 5 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4.2.2 PREVIEW..........................35 4.2.3 PLAYBACK........................36 4.2.4 CONFIGURATION......................36 4.2.5 VIDEO CONFIGURATION....................37 4.2.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION..................40 4.2.7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.....................41 4.2.8 LOGOUT..........................42 4.2.9 WIRELESS NETWORK.....................43 5. SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL....................43 5.1 VISCA PROTOCOL LIST......................43 5.1.1 CAMERA RETURN COMMAND..................43 5.1.2 CAMERA CONTROL COMMAND..................44 5.1.3 INQUIRY COMMAND......................47...

  • Page 6: Fast Installation

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 1. Quick Installation 1.1 Camera Interface Explanation Photo 1.1 Interface of U3+HDMI Model Interface of U3+HDMI Model： 1、Camera Lens 4、Locating Hole 7、HDMI Interface 2、Remote Controller Receiver 5、RS232 Control Interface (input) 8、USB3.0 Interface Light 3、Tripod Screw Hole 6、LAN Interface...
  • Page 7 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM b. Webpage Login: Open your browser and enter 192.168.5.163 in the address bar (factory default); press Enter to enter the login page; click on the “player is not installed, please download and install!" and follow the installation steps for installation. Then enter the user name admin and password admin (factory default);...
  • Page 8 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 1.4 Bracket mount Note: Bracket can only be wall mounted or mounted upside down on a concrete wall but it cannot be installed on plasterboard. 1) Wall mount step...
  • Page 9 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2. Upside down mount step...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2. Product overview 2.1 Product Introduction 2.1.1 Product Model There are two main series according to different video formats, lens optical zooms, output interfaces and remote-control modes. Model NO.X—XXX—XXX—XX IR ---IR Remote Controller WR---Wireless Remote Controller U3+HDMI---USB 3.0 and HDMI Interface...

  • Page 11: Dimension

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2.1.2 Dimension Figure 2.2 Camera dimension 2.1.3 Accessory When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included: Model Configuratio U3+HDMI Series Power adapter 1 piece RS232 cable 1 piece Standard USB3.0 cable 1 piece...

  • Page 12: Main Features

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2.2 Main Features The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution and impeccable color rendition. It supports H.265/H.264 encoding which makes video motion fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth conditions.

  • Page 13: Technical Specification

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2.3 Technical specification Model Camera Parameter Optical 5X, f＝3.1～15.5mm Zoom Sensor 1/2.8-inch-high quality HD CMOS sensor 16:9 2.07 megapixel HDMI video format 1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 Effective Pixels U3 interface video format 1)U3:1920X1080P60/50/30/25;1280X720P60/50/30/25;960X540P30;640X360P Video 30;640X480P30;352X288P30;960X540P30; Format 2)U3 compatible with U2: 960X540P30; 640X360P30; 1280X720P10/15;...
  • Page 14 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM HDMI Model：HDMI, LAN, RS232(INPUT), A-IN Video Interfaces HDMI Model：USB3.0, HDMI, LAN, RS232(INPUT) Image Code Dual stream output Stream Image Output Multiple Dual Code Source output (HDMI/USB3.0, LAN ) Code Source Video Compressio H.264,H.265 n Format Control VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P;...
  • Page 15 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Current Consumptio 12W (Max) PTZ Parameter ±135° Rotation Tilt Rotation -30°～+30° Pan Control 0.1 -60°/sec Speed Tilt Control 0.1-30°/sec Speed Preset Pan: 60°/sec, Tilt: 30°/sec Speed Preset 255 presets (10 presets by remote controller) Number Other Parameters Store -10℃～+60℃...

  • Page 16: Interface Instruction

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2.4 Interface Instruction 2.4.1 External Interface External interface of USB3.0+HDMI: HDMI Output, USB3.0 Output, LAN, DC12V Power Interface. Figure 2.5 USB3.0+HDMI model external interface diagram...

  • Page 17: Rs-232 Interface

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2.4.2 RS-232 Interface 1) RS-232C interface specification as shown below Computer or keyboard and camera connection method WindowsDB-9 Camera 1.DTR 1.DCD 2.DSR 2.RXD 3.TXD 3.TXD 4.GND 4.DTR 5.RXD 5.GND 6.GND 6.DSR 7.IR OUT 7.RTS 8.NC 8.CTS 9.RI...
  • Page 18 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 3) RS232 (DB9) Port Definition Definition Port Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready System Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator 4) VISCA networking as shown below:...

  • Page 19: Application Instruction

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 3. Application Instruction 3.1 Video Output 3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration Upon connecting the power, the camera will initialize configuration and the IR indicator light will be flashing. When the camera returns to the HOME position (middle position for P/T) and lens finishes zooming in and out, the auto-testing is completed, and IR led will stop flashing.

  • Page 20: Remote Controller

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 3.2 Remote Controller 3.2.1 Keys Instruction 1. Standby Key After a 3-second long press, the camera will step into standby mode. Long press for 3 seconds again, the camera will self-test and back to HOME position. (Note: If power-on mode is turned on and Preset 0 is set, and there is no operation within 12 seconds, it will automatically point to the specified preset position.

  • Page 21: Applications

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 10. Menu Setting Open or close the OSD menu Enter / exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. 11. Camera IR Remote Control Address Setting 【*】+【＃】+【F1】:Camera Address No.1 【*】+【＃】+【F2】:Camera Address No. 2 【*】+【＃】+【F3】:Camera Address No. 3 【*】+【＃】+【F4】:Camera Address No.
  • Page 22 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 2) Pan/Tilt Control press Down: press Left: press Right: press Back to middle position: press “【HOME】” Press and hold the up/down/left/right key, the pan/tilt will continue moving, from slow to fast, until it runs to the endpoint;...
  • Page 23 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 6) Presets Setting, Running, Clearing 1. Preset setting: to set a preset position, the users should press the “【SET PRESET】” key first and then press the number key 0-9 to set a relative preset, Note: 10 preset positions in total are available by remote controller.

  • Page 24: Menu Setting

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM MENU ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Language English (Setup) (Camera) (P/T/Z) (Video Format) (Version) LANGUAGE: Language setting, Chinese / English SETUP: System setting CAMERA OPTION: Camera setting PTZ OPTION: Pan tilt setting VERSON: camera version setting Restore Default: Reset setting [↑↓] Select: for selecting menu...

  • Page 25: Camera Setting

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM SETUP ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Protocol Auto Visca Address Visca Address Fix PELCO-P Address PELCO-D Address PROTOCOL: VISCA/Pelco-P/Pelco-D/Auto Visca ADDR: VISCA=1~7 Pelco-P=1~255 Pelco-D = 1~255 Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200 Visca Address Fix: On/Off 3.3.3 Camera Setting Move the pointer to the (CAMERA) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (CAMERA) as follow, CAMERA ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝...
  • Page 26 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Move the pointer to the (EXPOSURE) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (EXPOSURE SET) as follow, EXPOSURE ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Mode Auto Flicker 50Hz G.Limit Mode: Auto, Manual, Shutter priority, Iris priority and Brightness priority. EV: On/Off (only available in auto mode)
  • Page 27 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM COLOR ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ WB Mode Auto RG Tuning BG Tuning Saturation 100% WB Mode: Auto,3000K,3500K,4000K,4500K,5000K,5500K,6000K,6500K,7000K Manual, One Push RG Tuning: -10~10(only available in Manual mode) BG Tuning: -10~10(only available in Manual mode) Red Gain: 0~255(only available in Manual mode)
  • Page 28 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM IMAGE ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Brightness Contrast Sharpness Flip-H Flip-V B&W-Mode Color Gamma Default Brightness: 0~14 Contrast: 0~14 Sharpness: 0~15 Flip-H: On/Off Flip-V: On/Off B&W Mode: color, black/white Gamma: default, 0.45, 0.50, 0.55, 0.63 Digital Zoom: digital zoom options: On/Off DCI: Dynamic Contrast: Off,1～8...

  • Page 29: P/T/Z

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Move the pointer to the (NOISE REDUCTION) in the Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (NOISE REDUCTION) as follow, NOISE REDUCTION ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ NR-2D NR-3D Dynamic Hot Pixel 2D Noise Reduction: Auto, close, 1~7 3D Noise Reduction: Close, 1~8 Dynamic Hot Pixel: Close, 1~5 3.3.4 P/T/Z...

  • Page 30: Version

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM VIDEO FORMAT ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 1080P60 1080P50 1080I60 1080I50 1080P30 1080P25 720P60 720P50 720P30 720P25 1080P59.94 1080I59.94 1080P29.97 720P59.94 Note: 1. S: 1080P60 Downward Compatibility; M: 1080P30 Downward Compatibility 2. Exit menu after modifying parameter to save it after powered off 3.3.6 Version...

  • Page 31: Network Connection

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM RESTORE DEFAULT ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Restore Default? [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Restore default: options: yes or no, please note that after restoring default, the video format won’t be restored. Note: If the address of former remote is not 1 but either 2,3 or 4, the corresponding camera address will restore to 1 when all parameters or system parameters are restored.
  • Page 32 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Note: Please do not put the power and network cable in close proximity to prevent video quality lowered by unstable signal transmission due to poor contact of cables. The computer must have the network segment where the camera IP address belongs to. The device will not be accessible if without the segment.
  • Page 33 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Note: The IP address to be added cannot be same with that of other computers or devices. The existence of this IP address needs to be verified before adding.
  • Page 34 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Click the “Start” and select “Operation” to input CMD as picture below to verify if the network segment has been successfully added. Click “OK” and open the DOS command window, input ping 192.168.5.26 and press Enter key, it will show message as below: which means network segment adding is succeed.

  • Page 35: Ie Log In

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4.2 IE Log In 4.2.1 Web client 1) Web client Log In Input the IP address 192.168.5.163 of the device in the address field of the browser and click the Enter button to enter the Web Client login page.

  • Page 36: Playback

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4.2.3 Playback 1) Playback video files Firstly, please record or snapshot and save the file when previewing. Click "Playback" to enter recording file and picture files playback page and then select the file "Video File" and click “Search”, to search for the video file, click “Play” to play the video file.

  • Page 37: Video Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM the camera for the changes to take effect. 4.2.5 Video configuration 1) Video encoding Code stream: Stream: Different video output mode setting, use different streams. (Main stream, secondary stream) Compression Format: Set the video compression format, save and reboot to take it effect (primary / secondary stream default: H.264, H.265 optional)
  • Page 38 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4) Video Parameters A. Focus: Focus mode, focus range, focus sensitivity can be set. Focus Mode: set the focus mode (the default auto, manual optional) Focus range: set the focus range (the default middle, the upper and lower optional) Focus Sensitivity: Set the focus sensitivity (default is low, high, medium optional) B.
  • Page 39 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM E. Noise Reduction: 2D noise reduction,3D noise reduction and dynamic dead pixel correction available. 2D Noise Reduction: Set 2D noise reduction level (default Auto,1-7 and Off optional). 3D Noise Reduction: Set 3D noise reduction level (default 5,1-8 and Off optional).

  • Page 40: Network Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4.2.6 Network configuration 1) Network port Data port: set the data port, the device will restart automatically after change (default 3000,0-65535 optional). Web Port: Set Web port, the device will restart automatically after change (default is 80,0-65535 is optional).

  • Page 41: System Configuration

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Alarm Zone: Users can add their own Equipment installation address: Users can add their own Local SIP Port: 5060 Range 0-65535 GB28181 Server Address: IP address of the computer Server SIP Port: 5060 Range 0-65535 Server ID: 34020000002000000001 Click on the "Save"...

  • Page 42: Logout

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 4) Version upgrade MCU version V2.0.0.16 2015-12-18 Camera version V2.0.0.16 2015-12-18 Focus version V2.0.0.6 2015-12-11 Users only read the version information above which is consistent with the menu version but cannot modify. Different types of the machine has different information.

  • Page 43: Wireless Network

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Encryption: can check, the password can be set after checked. Password: can set password, password can be changed if only checked encryption. Click on the "Save" button to display "Parameter saved successfully" message, set to take effect Note: SSID and password should be filled in correctly, otherwise, if restarted after the powered off, the wireless WIFI connection is not successful.

  • Page 44: Camera Control Command

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current Command Not Executable z0 61 41 FF conditions. For example, when commands controlling the focus manually are received during auto focus. 5.1.2 Camera control command Command...
  • Page 45 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Command Function Command packet Note Down 8x 01 04 04 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode...
  • Page 46 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Command Function Command packet Note Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Aperture Control CAM_Aperture Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF...

  • Page 47: Inquiry Command

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Command Function Command packet Note 6:1080P30 E： 720P29.97 7:1080P25 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03...
  • Page 48 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM y0 50 05 FF Manual y0 50 00 FF 6500K CAM_RGainInq 8x 09 04 43 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: R Gain CAM_BGainInq 8x 09 04 44 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF...
  • Page 49 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM y0 07 7D 01 04 33 FF Camera _Backlight y0 07 7D 01 04 3F FF Camera _Memery y0 07 7D 01 06 01 FF Pan_titleDriver CAM_BrightnessInq 8x 09 04 A1 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF...

  • Page 50: Pelco-D Protocol Command List

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Down 0xFF Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Left 0xFF Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Right 0xFF Address 0x00 0x02 Pan Speed Tilt Speed Upleft 0xFF Address 0x00 0x0C Pan Speed Tilt Speed...

  • Page 51: Camera Maintenance

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM Left 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x04 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Right 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x02 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Upleft 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x0C Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Upright 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x0A Pan Speed...

  • Page 52: Camera Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 6.2 Troubleshooting 1) No video output —— a,Check whether the camera power supply is connected, the voltage is normal, the power indicator is lit. b,Whether the machine could do self-inspection after restarted. c,Check whether the bottom of the DIP switch is the normal operating mode (see Table 2.2 and Table 2.3)
  • Page 53 ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM 1. Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty

    ALFATRON ALF -5X -CAM on reasonable inspection by the Customer) within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect or failure, but, in any event, within 6 months of delivery. 1.16 If delivery is not refused, and the Customer does not notify the Company accordingly, the Customer may not reject the goods and the Company shall have no liability and the Customer shall pay the price as if the goods had been delivered in accordance with the Agreement.

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