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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Attention This manual introduces functions, installations, and operations for this PTZ camera in detail. Please read this manual carefully before installation and use. Cautions Avoid damage to the product caused by heavy pressure, strong vibration, or immersion during transportation, storage, and installation.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW FCC Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 1. Fast Installation 1.1 Camera Interface Explanation Figure 1.1 Interface RS485 Input (left +, right-) Camera Lens Audio Input Interface Camera Base 3G-SDI interface Remote Controller Receiver Light HDMI Interface Bottom Dial Switch 10/100M Network Interface Tripod Screw Hole...
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Note: Bracket can only be wall mounted or upside down mounted on template and concrete wall but cannot be installed on plasterboard. 1) Wall mount step 2. Upside down mount step...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 2. Product overview 2.1 Product Introduction 2.1.1 Dimension Figure 2.2 Camera dimension 2.1.2 Accessory When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included: Model NO. Configuration Power adapter 1piece RS232 cable 1 piece User manual 1...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 2.2 Main Features 2.2.1 Camera Performance This camera offers excellent functionality, superior performance, and superb interfaces. The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution, and fantastic color rendition. It supports H.265/H.264 encoding which makes motion video smooth and clear even with less-than-ideal bandwidth conditions.
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 2.3 Technical Specification Model Camera Parameter Sensor 1/2.8 inch high quality HD CMOS sensor 16: 9, 2.07 megapixel Effective Pixels Video Format HDMI/SDI video format 1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 Optical Zoom f=5.2~98mm f=4.3~129mm View Angle 3.2°(tele) 2.34°(tele)--65.1°(wide) 55.8°(wide) F1.6 ~ F4.7 F1.5 –...
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 2) RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Definition Port Definition Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Transmit Data System Ground Receive Data System Ground IR Commander Signal IR OUT No Connection 3) RS232 (DB9) Port Definition Definition Port Data Carrier Detect...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 3. Application Instruction 3.1 Video Output 3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration When powered, the camera will run its initial configuration, IR indicator light will be flashing. When the camera returns to the HOME position (middle position for P/T), and lens completes zooming in/out, the auto-testing is completed, and the IR led will stop flashing.
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW “HOME” Key: Return to the middle position or enter into the next level menu 9. BLC Control Key Back Light ON / OFF: Turn on or off the back light 10. Menu Setting Open or close the OSD menu Enter / exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW ZOOM IN: press “ZOOM “ key ZOOM OUT: press “ZOOM ” key Press and hold the key, the camera will keep zooming in or zooming out and stops as soon as the key is released. 4) Focus Control Focus (near): Press “【focus+】”...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 3.3 MENU SETTING 3.3.1 Main Menu In normal working mode, press 【MENU】key to display the menu, using scroll arrow to point at or highlight the selected items. MENU =============== Language English (Setup) (Camera) (P/T/Z) (Video Format) (Version) (Restore Default) [ ↑...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 3.3.3 Camera Setting Move the pointer to the (CAMERA) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (CAMERA) as follows: CAMERA =============== (Exposure) (Color) (Image) (Focus) (Noise Reduction) [↑↓] Select [← →]Change Value EXPOSURE: Enter Exposure setting.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW IRIS Priority: OFF, F11.0, F9.6, F8.0, F6.8, F5.6, F4.8, F4.0, F3.4, F2.8, F2.4, F2.0, F1.8 (only available in Manual and Iris priority mode) Brightness: 0~23 (only available in Brightness priority mode) 2) COLOR SETTING Move the pointer to the (COLOR) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (COLOR SET) as follow, COLOR ===============...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW B&W Mode: color, black/white Gamma: default, 0.47, 0.50, 0.52, 0.55 DZoom: digital zoom options: On/Off DCI: Dynamic Contrast: Off,1~8 4) FOCUS Move the pointer to the (FOCUS) in the Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (FOCUS) as follow, FOCUS ================...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Depth of Field: Only effective for remote controller, On/ Off; When zoom in, the PT control speed by remoter will become slow), Zoom Speed: Set the zoom speed for remote controller,1~8 Image Freezing: On/Off Accelerating Curve: Fast/slow 3.3.5 Video Format Move the pointer to the (Video Format) in the Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (Video Format) as follows:...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW RESTORE DEFAULT ================= Restore Default? [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value [Menu]Back [Home]OK Restore default: options: yes/no; after restoring default, the video format will not be restored. Note: If the address of former remoter is not 1 but another one from 2,3,4, the corresponding camera address will restore to 1 when all parameters or system parameters are restored.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Note: The IP address to be added cannot be same as other computers or devices. The existence of this IP address needs to be verified before adding.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Click the “Start” and select “Operation” to input CMD as picture below to verify if the network segment has been successfully added. Click “OK” and open the DOS command window, input “ping 192.168.5.26” and press Enter key, it will show message as below: which means network segment adding is successful.
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 4.2 IE Log In 4.2.1 Web client 1) Web client Log In Input the IP address 192.168.5.163 of the device in the address field of the browser and click the ‘Enter’ button to enter the Web Client login page. User can login as administrator and normal user. If logging in as administrator (Default Username/Password: admin), users can preview, playback, configure and cancel in the Web Client;...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 2) Audio Configuration Switch: Choose to enable the audio or not. Compressing format: Set audio compressing format and the device will reboot automatically after change (default MP3, PCM, AAC optional) Sampling frequency: Set sampling frequency and the device will reboot automatically after change (default 44100, 16000,...
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Exposure Mode: Set the exposure mode (the default automatic, manual, shutter priority, aperture priority, brightness priority optional) Exposure compensation: Exposure compensation setting is active when it is in auto status (default is off). Exposure compensation value: Set the exposure compensation value, valid when it is set for auto (default 0-7 to 7 optional).
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Click on the "Save" button, it will be valid when display "Save successful". 7) USB subtitle Display subtitles: Check the box (after checking, USB video output is displayed on the screen caption content) Font color: Default white and black. Yellow, red, and blue optional...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Select users: Set the user type (the default administrator, Common User 1, Common User 2 optional) Username: Set the username (Select User Administrator default admin; select a common user1 default user1; to select a common user 2 default user2; user can modify their own) Password: Set a password (Select User Administrator default admin;...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 5. Serial Communication Control Under common working conditions, the camera could be controlled through RS232 / RS485 interface (VISCA). RS232C serial parameter are as follows: Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200 bits / sec; Start bit: 1; data bits: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity: None.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW Command Function Command packet Note 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s pqrs: Zoom Position CAM _Zoom Focus Direct 0t 0u 0v 0w FF tuvw: Focus Position Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF 3000K 8x 01 04 35 01 FF...
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 6. Camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.1 Camera Maintenance 1) If camera is not in use for long time, please turn off power adapter switch and the outlet. 2) Use soft cloth or tissue to clean the camera cover.
1) Product Limited Warranty: Alfatron warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for seven years, which starts from the first day of purchase.
Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 8. Warranty Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
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Alfatron ALF-XXX-SDIW 1.9 A 7 (seven) year limited warranty is given on the aforesaid product where used correctly according to the Company’s instructions, and only with the use of the Company’s components. 1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time,...
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