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- Page 1 ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION Box Camera DWC-C273W ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 06/2015...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Installation Instructions Module OSD Menu 9-21 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 23-24 Specifications 25-26...
- Page 4 FEATURES* Analog High Definition (AHD) HD over Coax Technology STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology Panasonic 1/3" CMOS Sensor 1080P Resolution at 30fps Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Compatible with C/CS Mount Lens Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction Highlight Masking Exposure (HME) True Day/Night Mechanical IR Cut Filter Auto Sensing 24VAC/12VDC with Line Lock Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick...
- Page 5 PARTS & DESCRIPTION* Lens Connector Box Camera Mounting Bracket Connectors DC-Iris Socket Alarm +/- RS485 Connector OSD Control Arrows and Enter Buttons Power LED BNC Video Output AC / DC Power Input Terminal Block NOTE: For optimal performance, a 1/2.8" Mega Pixel Lens is recommend Set Screw...
- Page 6 DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)* 47.6 14.5(0.57”) (1.87”) 62.0(2.44”) 119.7(4.71”) 119.7(4.71”) 131.8(5.19”)
- Page 7 Included with your Box Camera 2P Terminal Block RS-485 Cable C-Mount Adaptor ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION Box Camera DWC-C273W ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 05/2015 Mini-DIN Connector...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* UNC TAP CAMERA MOUNTING HOLE 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 using the UNC TAP mounting holes on the top of the camera housing.
- Page 9 MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE COLOR DAY & NIGHT FUNCTION LENS WB BAL. D&N MODE SHARPNESS MANUAL / AUTO AUTO / AUTO-EX / PRESET AUTO / COLOR / BW / EXTERN 0 ~ 10 BACKLIGHT AGC THRES GAMMA / MANULAL OFF / HME / BLC / WDR 0 ~ 20 0.45 ~ 0.75 COLOR GAIN...
- Page 10 EXPOSURE LENS Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens. MANUAL/ AUTO mode sets the camera’s iris automatically. AUTO - Level: Change the camera’s iris value manually. If AUTO is selected, this option is disabled. - Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~20. The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear.
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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.
- Page 13 COLOR WB MODE Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2400K and 11000K Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes lower than 2000K and higher than 15000K PUSH Push 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).
- Page 14 DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / Day/ Night switch will be based on the AGC levels. COLOR / The camera always stays in day/color mode. B&W The camera always stays in night/B&W mode. EXTERN Day/ Night switch will be based on using IR LED lights. AUTO: - AGC Threshold: Set when the camera switches between Day &...
- Page 15 FUNCTION SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image. 0 ~ 10 GAMMA Select the desired gamma level. 0.55 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...
- Page 16 MOTION The camera can detect the movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. MOTION To use the motion detection settings, be fore Motion is ON. DET. WINDOW - Window Use: Select which zone to setup from the 4 motion zones available. - Window Zone: Enable or disable the selected motion zone.
- Page 17 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. BOX MASKS - ZONE NUM.: Select the zone number you want to setup. - ZONE DISP.: To enable it, turn the display option ON.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 SETUP COMMUNICATION Adjust the camera’s ID and Baudrate. Default Protocol is Pelco-D. - CAM ID: Provide an ID number for the camera (0 ~ 255). - BAUDRATE: 9600bps is default. Select the baudrate from the following options: 2400/4800/9600/57600/115200 bps. CAM. TITLE Add a name to the camera.
- Page 20 SETUP FRAME RATE Set the camera’s display frame rate and resolution. Select from: 720-30P, 720-60P, 1080-30P. The camera may have to be rebooted after frame rate change. FREQUENCY When the camera’s image appears to have flickering issues, change the frequency value to adjust the image. LANGUAGE Select from the following: English (Default), Chinese, Chinese (S), Japanese, and Koran.
- Page 21 EXIT EXIT SAVE Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes. INITIAL Exit the OSD menu after resetting the camera to factory default.
- Page 22 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.
- Page 23 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.
- Page 24 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...
- Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS* VIDEO Image Sensor Panasonic 1/3" CMOS Active Pixels 1944(H) x 1092(V) Scanning System Progressive scan Frequency 60Hz/50Hz Signal Technology 2.0 Megapixel AHD Synchronization Internal Resolution 1920x1080 (1080p) Minimum Scene Illumination F1.4 (30IRE): 0.35Lux [Color] S/N Ratio 55dB Video Output AHD 1080p30fps/720p60fps/720p30fps Alarm Output 1 Alarm Output...
- Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS* OPERATIONAL (CONT.) Auto Gain Control Max 60dB Privacy Zones 24 Privacy Zones RS485 PELCO D/PELCO C Digital Zoom x1.0 ~ x16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 50°C (-4°F ~ 122°F) Operating Humidity No more than 90% (Non-Condensing) IP Rating Other Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS ELECTRICAL...
- Page 27 MEMO*...
- Page 28 5436 W Crenshaw St. Tampa, FL 33634 Tel : 866-446-3595 / 813-888-9555 Fax : 813-888-9262 www.Digital-Watchdog.com technicalsupport@dwcc.tv Technical Support Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm EST...
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