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Color Video Camera User Manual Model: LS921 LS923 Before installing, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio CAUTION frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this DO NOT OPEN equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
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Caution: This installation should be made by a qualified • Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaced only with the same or equivalent service person and should conform to all local codes. type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do not open the of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s cabinet.
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Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Keep these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Heed all warnings. 1. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table Follow all instructions.
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Cautions for Safe Operation Power Supply use a cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent then wipe dry. LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B, LS923N-B: • Avoid the use of volatile solvents such as thinners, alcohol, benzene and insecticides. This camera must always be operated a AC V or DC 1 V They may damage the surface finish and/or impair the Certified/Listed, class power supply only.
Contents Features ..............8 Menu Operation..........22 Features Chart ..............8 OSD Menu control buttons ........ OSD Menu Overview ........... Part Names and Functions ........9 General Operation ............6 Camera Identification Settings ........6 Connections ............12 Exposure Settings ............7 Precautions ..............1 White Balance settings ..........0 Connection Overview ..........1 Day/Night Setting ............1...
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact authorized service center. • Line Lock when using AC 0 V. (LS91P-C). LS921 • High resolution and high sensitivity with a • Automatically switch between DC 1 V 6 mm Interline SUPER HAD CCD II.
Part Names and Functions c Flange-back adjustment lever b c d e f d Lens iris output connector (LENS) This - pin connector is used to send the Iris control signal and power supply to an auto-iris type lens. e Setup menu control buttons Use these buttons to set the menu options.
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Part Names and Functions g Power input terminal LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B/ LS923N-B Supplies AC V or DC 1 V from an external power source. g i j k h External Device Connectors • D&N Connect the external switch to set the D&N function manually.
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Part Names and Functions g Power cable LS921P-C/ LS923P-C h External Device Connectors • D&N g i j k Connect the external switch to set the D&N function manually. • ALARM (Alarm Output Terminal) Connect to the alarm input of an external device. •...
Connections Precautions • Be sure to switch off the unit before installation and connection. • A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation. • Do not expose the power and connection cable to moisture, which may cause damage to the unit. Connection Overview RS-232C TTL/ RS-485 Unit...
Connections Connecting Display device Connecting Power Source The video signal connection between the camera and the LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B, LS923N-B monitor. Connect power, using the method listed below: Remove the insulation on the power cable as illustrated. (a) Attach the terminal tips. (b) Connect to the DC 1 V / AC V UL Listed, Class Power Supply only on the unit.
Connections Connecting RS-485/RS-232C TTL LS921P-C/ LS923P-C Device Insert the plug of the power cord into a wall outlet. The POWER indicator will light. Use these ports to connect an external device of RS-C TTL/ RS-85 format. Tx(+) RS-485 Unit Rx(-) Tx(+) RS-232C TTL Rx(-)
Connections Connecting Alarm Device Contact Ratings Alarm terminals are used to connect the alarm (relay) • Maximum load current is devices such as sensors, door switches, etc. ±10 mA. ALARM Connect the alarm (relay) device to the alarm (relay) output •...
Connections Connecting Day&Night Switch Connect the external D&N switch to the D&N terminal. Open Open External S/W External S/W External D&N Switch Night function When you close the external switch, the D&N function is set to night mode. Day function When you open the external switch, the D&N function is set to Day mode.
Connections Note: opening, then turn the lens slowly to install it. If you use the external D&N function, you should set -. C mount type lens the DAY/NIGHT option to EXT on the setup menu. To allow for flange- back adjustment, install the C-mount adaptor (option) on the lens mount, then carefully align the lens mount with the cam- Mounting the Lens...
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Connections Rewire the lens iris plug In such a case, remove the original plug and using a soldering iron, connect a lens iris plug according to Cut off the plug of the lens cable, cut off the diagram. (Refer to next page.) approximately 8mm of the insulation, and then strip approximately mm of the ends of the cable sheaths.
Connections Concerning Auto-Iris Lenses ELC type auto-iris lens Use a manual or fixed iris lens (Set the ALC Lens DC type auto-iris lens Setting Switch to the ELC position.) A lens without driver circuit that operates only on a DC power source.
Connections Note: The object may be out of focus when using a source of near-infrared light than using the visible light. Flange-back Adjustment The adjustment is required only when a lens without focus-adjusting mechanism is mounted, or when a lens with adjusting mechanism is mounted and focus that is more accurate is needed.
Connections Mounting the camera The mounting bracket can be secured on either the top or bottom of the camera. Use the same set of screws to attach the mounting bracket on the camera. Note: If using a camera mounting bracket, select a location that is strong enough to bear the full weight of the camera and the mounting bracket for long periods, and install the camera and mounting bracket securely.
Menu Operation OSD Menu control buttons BUTTON Description This camera utilizes an on-screen user MENU. To set items Used to move upper direction on the on the menu, use the following buttons. menu screen. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters. UP button Used to move lower direction on the menu screen.
Menu Operation OSD Menu Overview Main Menu Sub Menu Contents The following table shows the list of menu items and PUSH options. You can adapt the camera to your requirements by INDOOR, setting up the respective items in these menus. COLOR TEMP OUTDOOR WHITE BAL...
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Menu Operation Main Menu Sub Menu Contents Main Menu Sub Menu Contents ZONE NUMBER AREA1 to ZONE STATE ON/OFF MASK NUMBER AREA1 to AREA8 HEIGHT 1 to 100 DISPLAY ON/OFF WIDTH 16 to 100 GRAY, WHITE, COLOR BLACK MOTION DET MOVE Y 6 to 9 PRIVACY...
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Menu Operation Main Menu Sub Menu Contents Main Menu Sub Menu Contents CAMERA REBOOT ZOOM FACTORY RESET D-ZOOM PROTOCOL TILT EXIT RESET BAUD RATE D-EFFECT OFF/ V-FLIP/ MIRROR/ ROTATE COMMUNICATION SAVE&REBOOT SHARPNESS 0 to 68 EXIT STABILIZER OFF/ ON SPECIAL EXIT RET/TOP/END COLOR...
Menu Operation General Operation • TOP: Return to the CAMERA SETTING menu screen. Press [SET] button. • END: Exit the setup menu. The setup menu screen appears on the monitor. Camera Identification Settings You can use the camera identification (CAMERA ID) to assign a number to the camera.
Menu Operation Exposure Settings BACKLIGHT setting Use BACKLIGHT option to view the object clearly in back- You can set the exposure options using the EXPOSURE light conditions. menu. Select [EXPOSURE] option on the [CAMERA SETTING] menu. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode (ALC ELC).
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Menu Operation cally activated in low luminance scene. > WDR LIMIT: LOW MIDDLE HIGH • OFF: Not used. • BLC: Camera's backlight compensation feature helps alleviate issues of visibility in high contrast areas. Set the BLC limit. Brightness setting > BLC LIMIT: LOW MIDDLE HIGH...
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Menu Operation AGC (Automatic Gain Control) setting SHUTTER (Shutter Speed) setting If the images are too dark, change the maximum [AGC] Select the desired shutter speed for camera exposure. You value to make the images brighter. can change the shutter speed to higher speed to capture fast-moving subjects, though the image becomes darker.
Menu Operation SENS-UP setting Note: If you set to one of the SHUTTER options except AUTO on If pictures are not clear due to darkness, this SENS-UP the [SHUTTER] menu or [AGC] to [OFF], the [SENS-UP] operation would increase the sensitivity of picture. setting is not available and [---] mark is displayed.
Menu Operation Select [WHITE BAL] option. INDOOR: The color temperature range for the proper white balance is approxi- Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode then mately 00 K. press [SET]. OUTDOOR: The color temperature range • ATW (Auto-Tracing White Balance): The color for the proper white balance is approxi- temperature range for the proper white balance...
Menu Operation Motion Detection Setting Select [DAY/NIGHT] option. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select mode for day/ The motion detection detects the moving objects in the night function. scene by monitoring changes in brightness level. You can • AUTO: You will be able to change the Day/Night select the level of sensitivity for motion detection to zone.
Menu Operation 3D-DNR Setting Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select an option then use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to adjust the option. • HEIGHT: Enlarge or decrease the vertical size of the mask. • WIDTH: Enlarge or decrease the horizontal size of the mask.
Menu Operation Privacy Setting WHITE or BLACK on the COLOR option. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select an option then use This function is aiming at the protection of personal pri- [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to adjust the option. vacy, selecting a screen part black not to be displayed in •...
Menu Operation Special Menu Settings This menu lets you adjust and set up D-ZOOM, D-EFFECT, SHARPNESS, STABILIZER, COLOR, SYNC, USER TITLE, LANGUAGE function by yourself in the SPECIAL menu. Select [D-ZOOM] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a [ON] then press [SET] the DIGITAL ZOOM menu appears.
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Menu Operation Setting the D-EFFECT (Digital effect) Setting the SHARPNESS effect You can select the digital effect. The degree to which the boundary of the two portions is clearly distinguished. Select [D-EFFECT] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. Select [SHARPNESS] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a digital effect.
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Menu Operation Stabilizer setting Setting the COLOR effect The image stabilizer function minimizes the appearance of You can switch the displayed picture to gray scale or color. shaky images caused by low-frequency vibration. This function is useful for outdoor surveillance. Select [STABILIZER] option and set to ON or OFF.
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Menu Operation Setting the SYNC (Synchronization) The SYNC function is available only with AC power source. Select [SYNC] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select [INT] or [LL] (Line Lock). • INT: Selects for using the internal synchronization. -1.
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Menu Operation press [SET]. The USER TITLE menu appears. Language Setting Select the viewer language for the camera setup menu and OSD information display. Use [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a character or number then press [SET] button. •...
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Menu Operation Reset Settings • CAMERA REBOOT: To reboot the camera system. • FACTORY RESET: To reset the camera setting to factory setting, select [FACTORY RESET] option. • COMMUNICATION (For LS91 model only) > PROTOCOL: Select a protocol for RS-C TTL/RS-85 communication.
Reference Specification ITEM LS91N-B LS91P-B LS91P-C LS9N-B LS9P-B LS9P-C Signal System NTSC NTSC 10 K / 80 K 70 K / 0 K 70 K / 0 K 10 K / 80 K 70 K / 0 K 70 K / 0 K Total/Effective Pixels Pixels Pixels...
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