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ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION SnapIt Indoor Dome Camera DWC-D4783WD DWC-D4783WTIR ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 01/2016...
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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.
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Installation Instructions Gang Box Installation Instructions Connecting to Monitors Adjusting the Camera Angle Module OSD Menu 13-26 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 28-29 Specifications 30-31...
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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) Varifocal Auto-Focus P-Iris Lens 2.8~12mm Smart IR™ with Intelligent Camera Sync. 70ft Range [DWC-D4783WTIR Models] Smart DNR™...
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PARTS & DESCRIPTION* Bubble Dome Cover Upper Case Vent Tilt Stopper Screw Lens Joystick Cables: BNC, UTP, RS485 Test Monitor Cable Slot Control Borad Set Screw...
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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)* (4.25”) 40,5 (1.59”) 96,8 3.50”) (3.81”) 56,3 (2.22 ”) TOP VIEW (4.25”)
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INSIDE THE BOX* Included with your camera: Camera Cables Test Monitor Calbe Screw & Plastic Anchor-2pcs Template Sheet User’s Manual...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* 1. To remove the camera’s dome for installation, squeeze the sides of the camera and separate the camera module from the camera dome. 2. Use the camera’s mounting template or your camera and drill the necessary mounting holes to the mounting surface. 3.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Check to see all parts are in Use the mount to mark the Secure the wall mount to the the box. pilot holes required. Drill wall using the mounting holes into the drywall and screws. insert the drywall mounts. Attach the base of the camera Adjust the camera lens, and to the wall mount with the...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Philips #8-32 x 0.75 NOTE: Screws required for electrical junction boxes are not supplied. These screws are readily available at an electrical supply store.
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CONNECTING TO MONITORS* Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly. DC 12V / AC 24V CCTV Monitor 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. NOTE: Make sure the UTP/ COAX switch is set to the proper connection.
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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLE* Rotation 360 Panning 360...
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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...
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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: Set the lens mode to Normal or Deblur. - Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~10. The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear.
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EXPOSURE 2-MOTIR This menu allows you to setup the lens’ motor options. - AF MODE - AUTO: FoV and Lens focus will be set automatically. - MANUAL: ZOOM IN/OUT (Using Top/Bottom button on OSD joystick) and Focus (Using Left/Right button on OSD joystick) can be set manually - SCANNING: If the focus is not adjusted iwhen Half Model is selected, change the Scanning value to Full Mode to adjust the...
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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 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).
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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 &...
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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...
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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.
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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. BOX 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 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.
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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.
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EXIT EXIT SAVE Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes. INITIAL Exit the OSD menu after resetting the camera to factory default.
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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.
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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...
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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] F1.4 (30IRE): 0 Lux [B&W] S/N Ratio 55dB Video Output...
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OPERATIONAL (CONT.) Digital Noise Reduction Off, Low, Middle, High White Balance Auto / Auto-Ex/ Preset / Manual Day and Night Day/ Night/ Auto Auto Gain Control Max 60dB Privacy Zones 24 Privacy Zones RS485/ UTP Built-in PELCO D/PELCO C Digital Zoom x1.0 ~ x16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature...
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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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