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Installation and Configuration
Color Video Camera
DF2000A
Rev. 3.1.0 / 060801

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  • Page 1 Installation and Configuration Color Video Camera DF2000A Rev. 3.1.0 / 060801...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, transferred to an electronic medium or converted to a machine-readable form either whole or in part without first receiving written permission from Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG. We reserve the right to make technical modifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About this document ................5 Validity ....................5 Documentation for DF2000A ..............5 Convention .................... 5 For your safety ..................7 General instructions ................9 Scope of supply ..................9 Transportation and packaging ..............9 Approved use ..................9 Features ....................
  • Page 4 Color Video Camera DF2000A 8.4.6 AGC ....................35 8.4.7 Progressive Rate ................. 35 Exit Menu .................... 36 Appendix ................... 37 Menu structure ..................37 Technical Data ..................39 Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    About this document Validity This document applies to the DF2000A Color Video Camera. It was created for Version 1.6 software. Documentation for DF2000A Start-up The Quick Guide headed „Comissioning“ lists the most important steps for the assembly, connection and commissioning of the camera.
  • Page 6 Color Video Camera DF2000A WARNING The warning word WARNING denotes a possible danger that may cause death or serious injury if it is not averted. CAUTION The warning word CAUTION denotes a possible danger that may cause minor injury if it is not averted.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    This applies especially for damage to the power supply. ! ! ! ! ! Use professionals Installation, mounting, connection, start-up and configuration of the DF2000A may only be performed by trained and authorized professionals (installers). As far as not expressly specified otherwise, this specification also applies for the maintenance, testing and repair of the camera.
  • Page 8 Carry out equipotential bonding. Carry out work only with the appropriate ESD protective measures in place. ! ! ! ! ! Do not make modifications Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG accepts no liability for damage resulting from unauthorized or improper modifications to the camera.

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    Approved use The DF2000A is a Color Video Camera for color or b/w imaging. It is designed for indoor as well as for outdoor use (with corresponding weather proof housing only). The camera can be mounted on walls and ceilings.

  • Page 10: Certificates

    Factory settings suitable for many scenarios with varying light conditions (Presets). NOTE For detailed information, please see Technical Data in the Appendix. Certificates The following certifications were in effect for the DF2000A camera at the time this document was produced: " " UVV-Kassen "...

  • Page 11: Notes On Operating The Camera

    Notes on operating the camera ! The camera can be operated at 12 V DC or 24 V AC. ! The DF2000A was designed for use with CS-mount lenses. An adapter ring is required for use with C-mount lenses. Note the lens type before using it.
  • Page 12 Color Video Camera DF2000A Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 13: Equipment And Connections

    A 1/4" thread insert is located above and below for mounting the camera to a tripod, a wall mount etc. IMPORTANT Possible damage to the camera caused by too long screws. Only use screws with a max. length of 7 mm for mounting. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...
  • Page 14 Color Video Camera DF2000A Video signal output (Video OUT) A composite video signal (CVBS) is output at the BNC jack. The signal complies with either the PAL or the NTSC standard, depending on the signal system setting. Operating voltage display The LED illuminates when the camera is supplied with po- wer.
  • Page 15 Possible damage to the camera caused by incorrect polarity. You must ensure correct polarity of the cables when using 12 V DC. Use insulated cables. The cables for power supply may not contact the housing of the camera. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...
  • Page 16 Color Video Camera DF2000A IMPORTANT Possible damage to the camera caused by an inadequate power supply unit. If used in North America, note the following: You must use a UL-certified, limited-power Class 2 power supply unit (12V DC/0.42A or 24V AC/0.20A) for the camera power supply.

  • Page 17: Connection And Installation

    If a C-mount lens is used, an appropriate adapter ring is to be used. NOTE The camera is pre-configured for use with DC- controlled lenses. For lenses with manual iris setting, the configuration is to be changed according to section 8.1. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 18: Setting The Back Focus

    Color Video Camera DF2000A IMPORTANT Possible damage to the sensor caused by improper cleaning. Ensure that dirt does not end up on the sensor. Use only clean compressed air if cleaning is necessary. Under no circumstances may liquids or cotton wool be used for cleaning.
  • Page 19 7) Rotate the lens ring until the optimum focus is obtained. You may need to repeat Steps 3, 4, 5 and 7 several times to obtain the best results. 8) Tighten the setting screw again. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...
  • Page 20 Color Video Camera DF2000A Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 21: Preparing To Configure

    However, if required certain camera properties can be configured using the camera menu. The DF2000A can be configured directly on the camera or by means of the UTC box, the recorder or PView. NOTE...

  • Page 22: Utc Remote Box

    Color Video Camera DF2000A UTC Remote Box Direct Fig. 7-1 Camera UTC Remote Box Composite Video Display Via Recorder Fig. 7-2 Camera UTC Remote Box Recorder Monitor Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 23: Dms Recorder

    Monitor NOTE This method requires Recorder software version 5.3.1 or later. PView Fig. 7-4 Camera Recorder PView Station Monitor NOTE This method requires Recorder software version 5.3.1 or later, using PView version 5.6.0 or later. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...
  • Page 24 Color Video Camera DF2000A Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 25: Configuration

    To return from a submenu to the higher-order menu, select Previous Page and press the Set button. To make things easier, “$ Set button“ appears in the following whenever pressing of the Set button is required. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 26: Configuration For Lenses With Manual Iris

    Color Video Camera DF2000A NOTE Please pay attention to 8.5 Exit Menu when saving/resetting settings already made or leaving the configuration. Configuration for lenses with manual iris If you use a lens with manual iris setting, the factory presets must be changed before any further configuration occurs.
  • Page 27 Example indirect lighting with weak shadowing and a normal amount of contrast. The dynamic scope of the camera is limited, and minimal differences in brightness are covered. Detail resolution in brightly lit areas is optimized. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 28: Basic Functions

    Color Video Camera DF2000A Fluoresc ! Used indoors with artificial light. Example when recording inside buildings with artificial lights and weak contrast. Detail playback in the bright area is optimized. Typical flickering with neon lights is compensated. Low Light ! Used with minimal lighting.

  • Page 29: Cctv System

    ! ! ! ! ! Setting the synchronization Choose between On and Off for Linelock. The V-Phase can be corrected, if required. NOTE The Linelock = On and V-Phase functions are not supported by the DF2000A model when used with 12V DC. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 30: Horizontal Flip

    Sync. NOTE The Linelock = On and V-Phase functions are not supported by the DF2000A model when used with 12 V DC. Select On or Off for Flicker Free Linelock. Neon tubes can distort the color display. Flicker Free Linelock can be used for optimizing the camera.

  • Page 31: Lens Select

    ------------- Backlight -------------- Choose between < Up >, < Down > and < Center > with the selector. The designation describes the predefined position of the field of view in the video picture (in the example: Down). Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom

    Color Video Camera DF2000A ! ! ! ! ! Freely-defined field of view Select Backlight. Select < Set.. > $ Set button with the selector. The field of view is displayed in white. With each additional press of the Set button, the color of the rectangle changes, and with it the possible shape of the modification when the selector is pressed.

  • Page 33: Image Functions

    8.4.4 Metering With Metering you decide whether the balance point measurement is to be based on bright points (< Highlights >) or dark points (< Shadows >) in the picture. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 34: White Balance

    Color Video Camera DF2000A 8.4.5 White Balance With White Balance you can -------- Image Functions --------- influence the white balance of the Previous Page. camera. Brightness Choose the desired setting with the Saturation Dynamic Range Auto selector. Metering Highlights >...

  • Page 35: Agc

    ! ! ! ! ! 2x Two half-pictures are recorded and sent in sequence at the same time. The so-called interlace effect is prevented, which means that the picture rate can be halved compared to that for the Off setting. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...

  • Page 36: Exit Menu

    NOTE To record camera pictures with maximum resolution the Dallmeier recorder should be operated in full picture mode and the DF2000A should be set to Progressive Rate 2x. Exit Menu To exit the configuration and return ------------- Exit Menu -------------- to “normal mode“...

  • Page 37: A Appendix

    Appendix Menu structure DF2000A - Main menu Presets.. Basic Functions.. Image Functions.. Save / Exit Menu.. Presets.. < Universal > < Universal / Sh > < Enhanced > < Sensoric > Manual Shutter < Indoor > x2 - x16 < Normal >...
  • Page 38 Color Video Camera DF2000A Image Functions.. Brightness -----l------------- Saturation < 2 > Dynamic Range < Auto > < highest > < high > < medium > < small > < smallest > Metering < Highlights > < Shadows > White Balance <...

  • Page 39: A2 Technical Data

    C mount with 5 mm adapter Operating temperature -10° to 50° C (14° to 122° F) 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) recommended Power source 12 V DC +/-5% 24 V AC +/-5% (50/60 Hz) Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG...
  • Page 40 Color Video Camera DF2000A Power consumption 3.9 W (12 V DC) 4.3 W (24 V AC) Weight (without lens) approx. 270 g Dimensions (without lens) 95 (L) x 45 (H x 45 (W) cm Functions Backlight compensation AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
  • Page 41 Declaration of Conformity Product: DF2000A Manufacturer: Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG Cranachweg 1 D - 93051 Regensburg As manufacturer we declare that the products named above are in accordance with the following EC-Directives: • Electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EWG The following specifications were applied:...

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