This manual offers reference material and general information about the basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Dahua Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera. Read, follow, and retain the following safety instructions. Heed all warning on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit.
Ensure a service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. Dahua is not liable for any damage or harm caused by unauthorized modifications or repairs.
• Dahua recommends the use of a thunder-proof device in concert with the unit. • Do not touch the CCD or the CMOS optic sensor. Use a blower to clean dust or dirt on the lens surface.
• Video loss is inherent to all digital surveillance and recording devices; therefore Dahua cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the occurrence of lost digital information, Dahua recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and adoption of backup procedure for all data.
2 Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have sustained damage during shipping, notify the shipper immediately. Verify that all the parts listed below are included. If an item is missing, contact customer support or your local representative.
3.2 Cable Connections Figure 3-2 Port Name Function Notes Zoom W Wide-angle Adjust the lens to the wide-angle end (minimum zoom). RESET Reset button Restores device to factory default settings. Zoom T Telephoto Adjust the lens to the telephoto end (maximum zoom). VIDEO_OUT Video output Output analog video signal to a TV monitor.
Certain cameras include a SDHC card slot for onboard storage that support a 128 GB Micro SD card. Dahua recommends using a SanDisk Extreme Micro SD card (or an equivalent substitute) as these cards have been fully tested without issue and the SanDisk Extreme line is better suited for constant recording.
3.7 Alarm Setup Certain devices support alarm inputs and outputs, check your specific device for alarm capability. Alarm Input Refer to Figure 3-3 for alarm input configuration. The device collects that status of the alarm input port when the input signal is idle or grounded. If the input signal is connected to the 3.3 V or it is idle then the device receives the alarm input signal.
Alarm Connections 1. Connect the alarm input device to the ALARM_IN or to the ALARM_IN_2 connector. 2. Connect the alarm output device to the ALARM_OUT and to ALARM_GND connectors. Note: the ALARM_OUT port is the relay switch output. Connect only a Normally Open (NO) alarm device to the ALARM_OUT port.
Warning: DO NOT remove the protective film from the dome until the installation is complete to protect the dome from distortions from fingerprints, oil, grease or other contaminants. Note: Dahua recommends attaching a “drip loop” (flex or hard conduit) during installation to ensure condensation does not form in the mount or the conduit.
4.1 Installing the Camera 1. Remove the camera and the hardware package from the box. Remove the PFA138 Junction Box, mounting template, and hardware package from its box. 2. Use the hex key, from the hardware pack, to unscrew the three tamper-proof screws on the dome enclosure, and remove the dome enclosure.
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d) Connect the other end of the waterproof connector to the network port and rotate it clockwise to lock the network port and waterproof connector firmly. e) Slide the Waterproof Locking Cover over the main body of waterproof connector and rotate it clockwise to seal the connection.
5 Network Configuration Dahua IP cameras feature a built-in Web interface to control all aspects of camera operation. This section includes details about the supported network protocols, configuring IP addresses, and configuring alarms and local recording options. Refer to the camera’s Operations Manual for full details.
Port – A port is an endpoint to a logical connection in an IP network. Dahua supplies the ConfigTool to access and to modify the network settings of a device. Refer to the Operation Manual, available on the CD included with the camera or on Dahuasecurity.com, for complete information.
6. Click the Net icon at the top of the ConfigTool. 7. Modify the IP Address and any other applicable network parameter. 8. Click Save to finish modification and store the modified network parameters. Figure 5-2 5.4 Accessing the Web Interface Each camera can be accessed directly from the Internet Explorer Web browser.
5.5 Configuring Local SD Card Recording The devices Web interface contains settings to control the recording medium and to configure an alarm that triggers once the Micro SD card passes a pre-determined storage. 1. Access the Web Interface for the device and click the Setup tab. Expand the Storage menu, then choose the Destination page.
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4. Expand the Event menu, located at the left of the Web interface, then select the Abnormality page to set alarms related to the Micro SD card. The contains the following Micro SD card alarm options: • No SD Card: Device triggers an alarm if the device does not contain a Micro SD card. •...
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