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OWNER'S MANUAL Color Video Camera Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL L2304 Series L2304-DN L2304-DP P/NO : MFL67259823...
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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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LG Electronics hereby declares that this/ Disposal of your old appliance these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant When this crossed-out wheeled bin provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/ symbol is attached to a product it means EC, and 2009/125/EC.
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. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Follow all instructions. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Do not use this apparatus near water.
Cautions for Safe Operation Power Supply Operating and storage location This camera must always be operated a DC 12 V Avoid viewing a very bright object (such as light fittings) Certified/Listed, class 2 power supply only. during an extended period. Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations.
Introduction Features Unpacking This Camera is designed for installation in an video surveillance system. This manual contains instructions on how to install and manage the Color Video Camera in your video surveillance system. Should you require any technical assistance, please Camera Body contact authorized service center.
Part Names and Functions a Pan lock screw Fixes the pan position after adjusting. b Tilting lock screw Fixes the tilting position after adjusting. c Tilt Base Adjust the tilting position. d Power input terminal Supplies DC 12 V only from an external power source. e Video output connector (BNC type) Supplies analog video signal (composite) to the connected device such as a DVR or monitor.
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...
Connections Connecting Display device Connecting Power Source The video signal connection between the camera and the Connect the Power Adapter (12 V, 300 mA; optional) to the monitor. Power Input Jack of the camera.
Installation Follow the instructions below to install the camera. Disassemble the Dome Cover from the main body by turning it counterclockwise. Use the installation guide template to check the mounting location. Face the front of the label toward the area of interest. Using the template as a guide, make a hole through the ceiling.
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Connections Connect the cables to the cable jacks of the camera Aim the LG logo of the camera to face the same place body. of the Installation Guide Templete. Install the camera by using the M3 Tapping screws to fix it on the ceiling.
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Connections Loosen the Tilting Lock Screw. Adjust the Tilt (Up/ Attach the Lens Cover and then assemble the Dome Down) position and then tighten Tilting Lock Screw. Cover to the main body by turning it clockwise. Note: Notes If you need to adjust the Pan, loose the Pan Lock •...
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. Used to move lower direction on the DOWN menu screen.
Menu Operation OSD Menu Overview The following table shows the list of menu items and options. You can adapt the camera to your requirements by setting up the respective items in these menus. MAIN MENU SUB MENU CONTENTS MODE SHUT HIGH LUMINANCE BRIGHTNESS 0 to 255...
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Menu Operation SPEED 0 to 255 DELAY CNT 0 to 255 ATW FRAME x0.5,x1.0,x1.5,x2.0 ENVIRONMENT INDOOR,OUTDOOR PUSH B-GAIN 0 to 255 WHITE BAL USER1 R-GAIN 0 to 255 B-GAIN 0 to 255 USER2 R-GAIN 0 to 255 ANTI CR MANUAL LEVEL 29 to 79 PUSH LOCK BACKLIGHT...
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Menu Operation BURST ON/OFF DELAY CNT 0 to 255 AUTO DAY/NIGHT 0 to 255 DAY/NIGHT NIGHT/DAY 0 to 255 COLOR BURST ON/OFF LUMINANCE LOW/MID/HIGH CONTRAST LOW/MIDDLELOW/MID/MIDDLEHIGH/HIGH NR MODE Y/C,OFF,Y,C Y LEVEL 0 to 15 C LEVEL 0 to 15...
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Menu Operation DETECT SENSE 0 to 127 BLOCK DISP OFF/ON/ENABLE MONITOR AREA ON/OFF MOTION DETECTION 0 to 244(NTSC), 0 to 288(PAL) BOTTOM 0 to 244(NTSC), 0 to 288(PAL) AREA SEL (1 to 4) LEFT 0 to 474(NTSC), 0 to 468(PAL) RIGHT 0 to 474(NTSC), 0 to 468(PAL) 0 to 244(NTSC), 0 to 288(PAL)
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Menu Operation MIRROR OFF/ON BRIGHTNESS 0 to 255 CONTRAST 0 to 255 PICT ADJUST SHARPNESS 0 to 255 0 to 255 GAIN 0 to 255 CAMERA ID SYNC LANGUAGE English (The option depends on the model.) CAMERA RESET SAVE ALL EXIT...
Menu Operation General Operation • RETURN: Return to the previous. Press [SET] button. The setup menu screen appears. SHUTTER/AGC Setting Select the desired shutter speed for camera exposure. And if the images are too dark, change the maximum AGC value to make the images brighter.
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Menu Operation • AUTO: Use for masking brightness of the specific • MANUAL: You can set the Shutter and AGC area to view the subject more clearly. You can options manually. select both high luminance and low luminance > MODE: This option is fixed to SHUT+AGC. scene.
Menu Operation White Balance Setting > SPEED: Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to set the ATW pull-in speed. If you select high value, ATW Select the method by which the camera shifts its output pull-in speed becomes higher. colors to compensate for the color of a light source. Note: The default value of “Speed”...
Menu Operation Backlight Setting • USER: You can set the white balance options. > B-GAIN: Obtains the optimum amount of Use BACKLIGHT option to view the object clearly in blue gain. backlight conditions. > R-GAIN: Obtains the optimum amount of red gain.
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Menu Operation Day/Night Setting > Day/Night: Transition point set to Day to Night. • Color: Color mode enabled. • B/W: Black-and-white mode enabled. Select [DAY/NIGHT] option. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select mode for Day/ Night function. • AUTO: You will be able to change the Day/Night mode automatically.
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Menu Operation ATR (Adaptive Tone Reproduction) Setting NR Setting Adaptive Tone Reproduction is the mapping of scene If you select high value, you can reduce the more noise. luminance and color to print reflectance or display When you use this function, the afterimage may occur. luminance.
Menu Operation Motion Detection Setting Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select an Area Select option from 1 to 4 then use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to adjust The motion detection detects the moving objects in the the option. scene by monitoring changes in brightness level. •...
Menu Operation Privacy Setting • RIGHT: Moves right position on the screen. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to set up 1 to 8 from This function is aiming at the protection of personal COLOR option. privacy, selecting a screen part black or other color not to Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to set up TRANSP option.
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Menu Operation Picture Adjust Settings • GAIN: Edit the video color gain of the camera from 0 to 255. • MIRROR: Turn on the mirror effect. • BRIGHTNESS: You can increase the brightness of the darkened video. If you set the brightness to lower value, the image is darkened.
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Menu Operation Camera ID Setting • : Moves cursor to left or right. You can use the camera identification to assign a number and character to the camera. The CAMERA ID is displayed SYNC Setting on the upper left of the screen. To disappear from the CAMERA ID, select [OFF].
Menu Operation Language Setting Camera Reset Setting Select the viewer language for the camera setup menu. • CAMERA RESET: To reset the camera setting to Select [LANGUAGE] menu. initial setup, select [CAMERA RESET] option. Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a language.