Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..............................4 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ................................7 OVERVIEW .................................... 8 ......................................8 EATURES ................................... 9 AMERA IAGRAMS ..................................11 EMOTE ONTROLLER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..............................12 ......................................13 OWER ..................................13 ABLE EQUIREMENTS OBTAIN SIGNAL ................................... 14 ....................................
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WHITE BALANCE M ................................41 PICTURE1 M ................................... 42 PICTURE2 ....................................43 GAMMA ...................................... 44 PAN TILT ZOOM M ................................. 44 SYSTEM M ....................................45 ..............................46 UTPUT VIDEO FORMAT SETTING STATUS MENU..................................... 46 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ................................47 MCU F ................................
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Copyright Copyright 2015-2018 Bolin Technology all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company.
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using anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth. If the grease or the stain still cannot be removed, use anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth dipped with detergent and clean the glass surface gently until it is removed. • Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene or ethanol when cleaning the front glass surface. Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC...
Overview This user guide is suitable for the following models: VCC-7-4K20S-3SMNB/W (White) VCC-7-4K20S-3SMNB/B (Black) Features • 1/2.5 Inch CMOS sensor, Effective pixel number: 8.51 Megapixels • Resolution: Up to 2160P29.97, 1080P59.94, 1080i59.94; • IP Resolution: Up to 2160P30, 1080P60 • Zoom: Optical Zoom 20X, Up to 30X in 4K and 40X in Full HD with SRZ (Super Resolution Zoom) feature •...
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1. Front Tally Light 2. IR Remote Controller Sensors These are sensors to receive commands from infrared remote controller. 3. Lens This is a 20X magnification optical zoom lens of 4K image 4. Power LED Indicator Turns green when the camera is connected to power outlet. When the power is turned on, it takes about 15 to 30 seconds to display the image after LED turns on.
Remote Controller 1. MENU, on screen menu display ON/OFF 2. Camera IR ID Selector for Remote Control. 3. AI Features, available when AI button (13#) is pressed. (Not activated, for future use). 4. Positioning Function and Number Buttons • Preset Position Calling and Setting 5.
System Configuration Connection When the camera is connected to a computer and joystick keyboard with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232), you can operate the camera with the computer and the joystick keyboard. When the camera is connected to a joystick keyboard with a control cable (cross type, RS-422/485), you can operate the camera’s pan, tilt, zoom with the joystick keyboard.
Power • Use only the DC power adaptor (JEITA type4) supplied with the unit. Do not use any other DC power adaptor. • If using POE to power the camera, PoE+(IEEE802.3bt) is supported • Ensure that the POE power source has sufficient power budget to power the camera, or some features may not function properly.
Obtain Signal Video Signal The camera can simultaneously have SDI video output and HDMI video output and IP video output. HDMI HD Video signal 1. Connect the camera to a HD monitor/TV using HDMI cable. 2. Turn on the camera, video will display on the monitor after running initializing. 3.
Currently, the following Micro SD cards are supported: Camera Initial setting status Information Information of the camera initial setting status will display for 5 seconds. Camera Status Info Display 1. Camera PELCO ID for RS-485 control PELCO ID 2. Camera ID for IR Remote Controller IR ID 3.
Camera Control Methods and System Configurations This unit has multiple ways of controlling the camera and various system configuration capabilities using optional products. This section describes the ways of controlling and typical system examples with the required components and usage of each system. 1.
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You can make RS232 connection cable if you have the following applications: Use extension cables included RJ45 to RS232 8 pin Mini Din adaptor to make RS232 connection for your control device. 10. Use extension cables included RJ45 to RS422/232 Phoenix terminal contact adaptor to make RS232 connection for your control device.
12. How to make RS232 Daisy Chain multiple camera connection with standard RS232 serial port controller as below: Use RS-422(VISCA) / RS485 (PELCO P/D) You can use RS-422/485 port connect to optional controllers, such as joystick control keyboard, control PC station, to operate the camera.
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SONY Keyboard RS422 Connection 10. How to make RS422 connection and RS422 Daisy Chain multiple cameras connection with Non-Sony controller as below: VISCA (Non-Sony) Keyboard RS422 Connection 11. Use extension cables RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connecter adaptor included to make RS422 connection for your control device. 12.
PELCO P/D Keyboard RS485 Connection NOTE: Use RS422 ports for RS485 connection. Only use TX+ and TX- for RS485 connection. • Set RS422 control method on Bottom Dip Switch. • Set Baud Rate on Bottom Dip Switch to the same as Baud Rate setting on the keyboard you are using. •...
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• Use extension cables included RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connecter adaptor to make RS485 connection for your control device. • Or you can use CAT5/6 T-568B Standard Ethernet cable direct connect between the camera and the controller to make RS485 connection by following the pin definition below: •...
NOTE: For RS-232 VISCA control, this unit supports daisy chain connection for using multiple cameras. For control details, refer to Operating Instructions of control keyboard/station software. • You need to match the communication speed (Baud Rate) between the camera and the joystick controller. •...
Use HDBaseT Video Output This camera supports HDBaseT, which provides FHD/4K HDMI video, control (RS232/422, IR), audio, IP video streaming and IP control plus power for the camera transmit up to 80-100 meters via one Cat6 cable. HBBaseT Receiver must be used for HDBaseT signal transmit. HDBaseT Receiver 1.
HDBaseT Connection Use CAT6 cable to connect the HDBaseT receiver to the camera HDBaseT port. NOTE: This camera’s HDBaseT port is IP LAN port as well. System connection with Bolin HDBaseT Rreceiver...
Power up the camera using HDBaseT receiver Bolin HDBaset receiver uses 54V DC 2.77Amp power adaptor to provide power to the HDbaseT unit. The HDBaseT receiver unit provides power to the camera via CAT6 cable, the power standard is compatible with POH(Power-Over-HDBaseT), POE(IEEE802.3af/at/bt) which is up to 97W.
Control the camera using HDBaseT Receiver Using HDBaseT you can have following methods of controlling to the camera. 1. Use the Infrared Remote Controller 2. Use RS-232 (VISCA) 3. Use RS-422/485 (VISCA/PELCO P/D) 4. Use HDBaseT Receiver to control. NOTE: In order to use HDBaseT method of controlling, must set the camera in RS232 control method on Dip Switch.
RS232/422 Connection between the HDBaseT receiver and the controller: To make the RS232/RS422/RS485 control cable connection between the HDBaseT receiver and the controller: Use CAT6 network cable to make the RJ45 connector to connect to the HDBaseT Receiver. RS232: Make RJ45 connector for HDBaseT Receiver RS232 port as following: RS422: Make RJ45 connector for HDBaseT Receiver RS422 port as following:...
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RS485: Make RJ45 connector for HDBaseT Receiver RS485 port as following: NOTE: Use RS422 ports for RS485 connection. Only use TX+ and TX- for RS485 connection. The RS232/RS422 serial port connection on controller side, please refer to the user guide of the controller.
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RS232 Connection: RJ45 to RS422/232 Phoenix terminal contact adaptor: Use extension cables included to make RS232 connection for your control device. RS422 Connection: RJ45 to RS422/232 Phoenix terminal contact adaptor: Use extension cables included to make RS422 connection for your control device. •...
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NOTE: Use RS422 ports for RS485 connection. Only use TX+ and TX- for RS485 connection. • Make the RS485 connection as following pinout definition instruction: • If you have more than one HDBaseT receivers to make multiple camera connection for RS485 daisy chain control RS422 Daisy Chain multiple camera connection via HDBaseT receivers:...
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RS485 Daisy Chain multiple camera connection via HDBaseT receivers: Operating Multiple Cameras Using RS-422/485 • Using RS-422 (VISCA), you can connect up to 7 cameras. • Using RS-485 (PELCO), you can connect up to 255 cameras. • Using RS-485 (PELCO), all camera addresses must be set up before the connection. You can set the camera address by operating OSD menu, or by setting the Dip Switch on the bottom of the camera.
Use IP Streaming and Control via HDBaseT Bolin HDBaseT Receiver supports IP Pass-Thru feature, which allows the camera transmit IP video streaming and IP control via the HDBaseT receiver. NOTE: This HDBaseT receiver is not an IP video encoder. The LAN Port is IP Pass-Thru for the camera with IP control or IP streaming functionality.
VISCA over IP Control With VISCA over IP function, you can control the camera using VISCA protocol on a controller equipped with IP communication capabilities via LAN. The communication specifications of VISCA over IP are followings: • Interface: RJ-45 10/100M •...
Tally Light GPI I/O connection The camera is equipped with a Tally lamp that quickly distinguishes when the camera is in use. In order to use camera Tally Light function, you need a video switch and a keyboard (not included). GPI connection with RS422 VISCA control connection Cable Preparation 1.
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e. If switch to camera 2 on video switch, then camera 2 tally light will on and camera 1 tally light will off; 2. GPI I/O Output mode -Tally signal is sent by Keyboard Controller a. Connect camera with keyboard by standard RS-422 control cable; b.
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GPI connection with VISCA OVER IP control connection...
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The Dip switches are for setting the camera configuration for following items: 1. Camera ID Address for RS-485 PELCO protocol 2. Video output / Video color space 3. RS-232 / RS-422/485 selection 4. RS-232 / RS-422/485 baud rate 5.
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Setting of the back panel Rotate DIP Switches The Rotate Dip Switch is for setting video format. Use small screw driver to turn the switch, the arrow points to the Numbers or the Letters. The video format that the Number or Letter stands for refer to the video format as the chart following: Numbers &...
Adjusting and Setting with Menus About On-Screen Menus You can change various settings, such as shooting conditions and system setup of the camera, while observing menus displayed on a connected computer screen. This section explains how to read the on-screen menus before starting menu operations. The menu parameters may vary according to the different product model numbers.
EXPOSURE Menu The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items related to exposure. MODE (Exposure Mode) FULL AUTO: The exposure is adjusted EXPOSURE MENU: FULL AUTO automatically using the values set for SLOW MODE FULL AUTO SHUTTER, MAX SHUTTER, MIN SHUTTER, >EXPOSURE SLOW SHUTTER >WHITE BALANCE...
SLOW SHUTTER: When set to “On,” the slow shutter functions automatically when the EXPOSURE MENU: GAIN PRI light darkens. This setting is available only when the AE mode is set to MODE GAIN PRI “Full Auto.” The initial setting is “Auto Slow Shutter Off.” GAIN S.
One Push White Balance data is lost when the power is turned off. If the power is turned off, reset One Push White Balance. NOTE: When you select the OPW (One Push White Balance) Perform the following operations: 1. Place an image of white subject (For example: A piece of WHITE BALANCE MENU white paper) in the center of the screen.
Noise reduction - you can enjoy clearer images by removing unnecessary noise. You can select 6 levels from OFF (MIN), 1 to 5 (MAX). 2D NR: 2D Noise Reduction is a method of reducing noise within an image by comparing frame-to-frame, removing the variations that do not appear in each frame.
GAMMA You can choose the type of basic curve for GAMMA GAMMA MENU correction. PATTERN: You can choose a gamma curve from 512 GAMMA EXPOSURE patterns stored in the camera. You can specify the PATTERN WHITE BALANCE PATTERN FINE pattern out of 512 patterns using PATTERN and >PICTURE1 OFFSET PICTURE2...
SYSTEM Menu PELCO ID When using RS485 (PELCO P/D) control, Set Camera ID to the address that you want to control to. This value is from 001-255. IR-RECEIVE (Infrared Signal Reception) SYSTEM MENU When this is set to OFF, the camera does not receive the EXPOSURE PELCO ID signal from the infrared remote controller.
Dual Output video format setting This camera supports Dual Output functionality, means that you can have IP streaming when SDI/HDMI video is set to certain format. The following table chart shows the relationship between SDI/HDMI video format and IP video format. STATUS MENU Status menu will display the basic information of this STATUA MENU...
The firmware upgrade process is intended to be performed under the supervision of a BOLIN-Authorized repair technician. For assistance with this, please contact your authorized BOLIN Technology dealer, installer, or integrator. BOLIN Technology Technical Support can also be reached for assistance with this process Upgrading MCU Firmware MCU Firmware can be upgraded by following these steps: 1.
Operation Using the Infrared Remote Controller Pan/Tilt and Zoom Operation Panning and Tilting 1. Press the POWER switch. The camera will turn on and perform the pan/tilt reset operation automatically. 2. Press the arrow button to pan or tilt the camera. While checking the picture on the screen, press the desired arrow button.
When the STANDBY lamp is blinking If the camera is moved forcibly, or a finger or other object interferes with camera movement, the camera may fail to memorize the pan/tilt position. Press the PAN-TILT RESET button to reset the pan/tilt position. Zooming Button (Slow Zoom) [T] - Zoom-IN and [W] - Zoom-OUT slowly Button (Fast Zoom) [T] - Zoom-IN and [W] - Zoom-OUT quickly...
Storing the Camera Settings in Memory — the Presetting Feature Memory (Preset) Using the preset function, 9 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled. 9 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled by using remote controller. Up to 128 presets via protocol programming. This function allows you to achieve the desired status instantly, even without adjusting the following items each time.
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Adjusting the camera Adjusting the camera, including camera image parameter (Gain, Color, Contrast, White Balance (Red & Blue), Black Level), camera speed (Pan/Tilt speed, zoom speed and preset speed), as well as Freeze, Back Light and One Push White Balance. Gain-Adjust Gain Press Gain button, the Gain button light will on, then press “+”...
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AI Feature Mode This IR Remote Controller can be used for BOLIN AI (Auto Framing/Auto Tracking) camera, we can set this IR controller to AI mode, to set up AI feature quickly. AI Button: Press AI button, the IR controller will switch to AI mode. Zoom: AI Feature, it is available when AI button is pressed.
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Changing Video Resolutions • Press and hold Fn button, then press the Resolution button to populate a menu where you can switch resolutions • Use the arrow keys to navigate • Press Home to select • Screen will show ‘CHANGING…” •...