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BLK-HDC20 2 Megapixel Full-HD C-mount Box Camera User Manual Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. BLK-HDC20_CM...
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PRECAUTIONS WARNING - Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING - Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. WARNING - This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Keep these instructions - The safety, operating and user instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Introduction This high definition indoor C/CS mount camera features 2.2 megapixel imaging with 1920 x 1080 resolution along with 3-dimensional Noise Reduction (3D-NR). 3D-NR automatically provides a more accurate noise reduction. This is based on twice the visual information than conventional field-based types.
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION NOTES: Lens: The camera accommodates a standard C or CS mount lens. • Camera holder hole: Provided on the upper side and underside of the camera housing. • Flange back (back focus) set screw: Used to lock the flange back. The adjustment is required only when a lens without •...
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION HDMI out connector: HDMI terminal for HD-SDI video signal output. • Main cable terminal: 6 pin main cable connector. See below • Power connector C video output RS-485 leads Power connector: 12 Vdc (center +) — C video output: analog video output or C-Video —...
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Installation 2.1 Install the camera mounting bracket The camera can be attached to a mounting bracket on the upper side or the underside of the camera. Always follow the manufacture’s guidelines when installing the mounting bracket. 2.2 Attach the lens The camera will accommodate a DC-drive or direct-drive C- or CS-type lens.
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION If you installed an auto-iris lens, verify that the cable pin definitions match the lens output iris connector (see “1.1 Camera components” on page 1) then plug the cable into the lens iris output connector. Lens iris output connector Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to attach the camera mounting bracket to the mounting surface.
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION If you installed a lens without focus-adjusting mechanism, or a sharper focus is needed after adjusting the lens focus: NOTE - Loosen the flange back (back focus) set screw with a hex wrench, then rotate the flange until the best focus is achieved. - Tighten the flange back set screw until it is snug.
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP SECTION 3 Configuration Setup Use the on-screen display (OSD) menus to configure your camera for the environment where it is installed and recording requirements you prefer. 3.1 Menu operation Navigation through the configuration menus (OSD) is performed with the joystick located on the camera back panel. The joystick will rock up, down, left and right, and is pressed in (to the camera) to select an item.
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP 3.2 MODEL MODEL: Select model type: D&N (day and night) / COLOR / IR SMART / IR CDS 3.3 EXPOSURE To open the EXPOSURE menu, rock the joystick down (or up) to highlight EXPOSURE, then press the joystick down (set, select). BRIGHTNESS: Adjust brightness level: 0 (dark) ~ 20 (bright) steps •...
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP COLOR Model AUTO / DAY / NIGHT / EXT — Delay : 0 ~ 255 second — BURST : OFF / ON — THRS : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH — GAP : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH —...
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP 3.5 IMAGE SHARPNESS : Adjust sharpness level: 0 ~ 10 steps • MIRROR : Select a flip mode: OFF / H / V / H&V • H : You can flip the picture horizontally on the screen —...
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP WDR Off WDR ON DNR : Select Digital Noise Reduction: AUTO / OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH • D.COMPRESS : Use this function only with IP camera. Set to OFF. • GAMMA: Set gamma level for best display •...
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP 3.7 SPECIAL FUNCTION SHADING DET : Sets the shading calibration that the lens will perform. Only occurs when the entire screen is viewed in white • light. (OFF / ON) SHADING : Select Lens shading compensation. (OFF / ON) •...
SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP 3.8 DISPLAY DISP SEL : Select display item. • ID : OFF / ON — TITLE : OFF / ON — EZOOM : OFF / ON — SET TITLE : Select camera title menu (Text edit) •...
SECTION 4: SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 4 Specifications Table 1. Component Specifications Component Value Image Sensor 1/3" Panasonic CMOS Total Pixels 2010 (h) x 1108 (v) = 2,227,080 (pixels) Active Pixels 1944 (h) x 1092 (v) = 2,122,848 (pixels) Scanning system Progressive Digital : 1920 x 1080 (1080p / 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (720p / 60fps) Resolution Analog : 700 TVL...
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SECTION 4: SPECIFICATIONS Component Value Off / Low / Middle / High / Auto D.COMPRESS OFF / ON INTELLIGENCE PRIVACY Off / On (32 points) MOTION Off / On (4 points) SPECIAL FUNC SHADING DET Off / On SHADING Off / On DEFECT DET Off / On DEFOG...
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A Troubleshooting If you experience problems you cannot resolve, please contact your distributor. Problem Solution Nothing appears on the screen. - Check the power connections. - Check the video cable connections. - Ensure that the lens mode is set to DC (VIDEO) when using a VIDEO (DC) lens. The video image is not clear.
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