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User’s Manual Preface The information provided in this manual was current when published. The company reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Notice To work with the PTZ Cameras, any installer or technician must have the following minimum qualifications: •...
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User’s Manual Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
User’s Manual Warning Notices • Handle the camera with care Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handing or storage. • Do not dismantle the camera To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
User’s Manual Overview The ZC-PT series integrated indoor PTZ Camera is a new sub-compact model designed to deliver superb performance and durability combined with an intelligent and stylish housing that is suitable for any security and surveillance installation. The ZC-PT-XT series is a new weather resistant integrated outdoor PTZ Camera. The...
User’s Manual triggered. Various built-in protocols including Ganz-PT, Ganz-S, Pelco, VCL, Philips, AD-422 (Manchester) etc., provide connectivity to other surveillance systems, allowing the integrated PTZ Camera to be used in conjunction with systems from other manufacturers. Dependability and ultra high reliability are key factors of the camera design. Every PTZ Camera is assembled with meticulous care and thorough testing at our ISO 9001 certified factory.
User’s Manual • Image Inverse • Electronic Image Stabilizer (Optional) • Removable IR blocking filter Product Application Connect the PTZ Camera to other devices as shown in the diagram to create a complete video surveillance solution. NOTE: To extend the network distance up to 1.2 km (4000 feet) and to protect the connected devices, it is highly recommended to place a repeater at the mid-point.
User’s Manual Connecting the PTZ Camera Please refer to the sections below for details of how to set and connect the PTZ Camera. In order to control PTZ Camera, a control keyboard or alternative control device is required. Package Content Before proceeding, please check that the box contains the items listed here.
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User’s Manual Outdoor PTZ Camera Standard Package Camera Body & Screws Security screw Water-proof rubber Vandal Proof Cover Lubricant Cable for Power, Power Cord Installation Guide Video, RS-485 & Quick Guide and Alarm...
User’s Manual Switch/Connector Definition The PTZ Camera’s ID and communication protocol must be configured before connecting the camera to other devices. The switches used to configure these settings are located on the bottom of the PTZ Camera. Indoor PTZ Camera Outdoor PTZ Camera Camera Control Protocol Switch Communication Switch...
User’s Manual default setting without seeking the advice of a qualified specialist or the supplier. The SW 3 and SW 4 are used for termination and line lock adjustment respectively. The SW 5 is mainly used when users want to restore the camera to the factory default status;...
KALATEL RS485 4800 KALATEL RS422 *GANZ-PT is for ZC-PT series PTZ Camera. GANZ-S is for ZC-S series PTZ Camera. For example, select protocol Pelco D with a baud rate of 2400, the protocol switch should be set as shown below.
User’s Manual NOTE: Change the PTZ Camera’s control protocol only when the camera is powered off. After changing protocol, please do the following procedure: (1) Set SW 5 (Communication switch) on. (2) Power on the camera and check the message on the screen. (3) Power off and set SW 5(Communication switch) off.
User’s Manual Operation and Configuration OSD Display Format The information shown on the screen is described in terms of the corresponding OSD display, its position and its function in the table below. Position Function OSD Display Description Motion MOTION Alarm Detect Message Alarm ALARM 1 Alarm Message...
User’s Manual OSD Menu Tree The OSD setup menu structures of each model is listed separately in the following section. The star symbol indicates the factory default. For a detailed function description, please refer to section 3.3 Configuration Menu. 3.2.1 18×/26×...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default AUTO CALI. <ON>, <OFF> SYSTEM RESET EXIT <ON>, <OFF> ID DISPLAY <ON>, <OFF> TITLE DISPLAY <01> ~ <16> TITLE SETTING PRESET SET <001>~<256> ENTER PRESET RUN <001>~<256> ENTER PRESET EXIT ENTER SEQUENCE LINE <1>...
User’s Manual Configuration Menu The detailed functions and parameter settings for your PTZ Camera can be set in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu using a control unit, such as a control keyboard (ZCA-SC201). The items in each model’s OSD menu are described in the following sections.
User’s Manual 3.3.2 DEFAULT CAMERA The DEFAULT CAMERA option is used to restore some camera settings back to default setting. The settings that are affected include Backlight, Focus, AE, WBC, Aperture, Zoom Speed and Digital Zoom. Once any one of the items is modified, the setting will become <OFF>...
User’s Manual MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO AE MODE AUTO WBC MODE AUTO SETUP MENU 1 ENTER SETUP MENU 2 ENTER 3.3.4 FOCUS The focus of the PTZ Camera can be operated in two modes: Auto Focus mode and Manual Focus mode.
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User’s Manual MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO AE MODE ENTER WBC MODE AUTO SETUP MENU 1 ENTER SETUP MENU 2 ENTER 23×/35× Model: • AUTO The optimum focus is achieved using the internal digital circuit. Users can adjust the minimum auto focus range for certain special conditions;...
User’s Manual 3.3.5 AE MODE The exposure is the amount of light captured by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening (iris adjustment), the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. This option allows users to define how the Auto Exposure (AE) function works.
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User’s Manual pass; options range from F1.6 ~ F28. MANUAL In the mode, users can adjust shutter speed (1/10000 ~ 1), iris value (F1.6 ~ F28) and gain value (-3dB ~ 28dB). • EXIT Exit the AE MODE menu and go back to the Main Page 1 to continue to set the WBC mode.
User’s Manual NOTE: For 23× and 35× models, If AE MODE is set as SHUTTER, IRIS or AGC mode rather than AUTO mode, the following functions will be turned off automatically: WDR, Digital Slow Shutter and Alarm Detect. Additionally, when WDR/Alarm Detect is turned on, AE MODE will become AUTO.
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User’s Manual • INDOOR 3200 K base mode. • OUTDOOR 5800 K base mode. • The PTZ Camera records the signals from a screen in the range from 2000 K to 10000 K. • MANUAL In this mode, the user can change the white balance value manually; R gain and B gain are adjustable in the range from 0 to 127.
User’s Manual After WBC relevant parameter setups are completed, please exit the WBC MODE menu and go back to the Main Page 1 to continue to set other functions under the Setup Menu 1. MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO...
User’s Manual • ZOOM SPEED This option is used to set the zoom speed for operating the PTZ Camera. 18×/26× Model: For these models, the zoom speed options are <1> (slow) ~ <8> (fast). The default setting is <8>. 23×/35× Model: For this model, the options are <FAST>...
User’s Manual 23×/35× Model: The shutter speed is adjustable in 23× and 35× models. With the slowest shutter speed, the user can see objects in a dark environment under 0.1 lux or see smooth video image with a higher shutter speed. For the 23× model, the options are from <1/2>...
User’s Manual • FREEZE Freeze function allows to hold the image while the camera is moving between preset positions such as in PRESET (see section 3.3.12) and SEQUENCE (see section 3.3.13) modes. For example, when the Dome Camera is manipulated to run from point A to point B, if the Freeze function is activated, the first view that users would see is point A.
User’s Manual functions under the Setup Menu 2. 18×/26× Model: 23×/35× Model: MAIN PAGE 1 MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO FOCUS AUTO AE MODE ENTER AE MODE AUTO WBC MODE AUTO WBC MODE AUTO...
User’s Manual NOTE: Flip setting is manual-controlled only. If a Preset or a point for other function (ex. Sequence) is set in the position that can only be reached through FLIP motion, when Flip is off, the position cannot be reached anymore.
User’s Manual • SYSTEM RESET Select this item for system reboot. SYSTEM RESET Select this function for system reboot. Press “ENTER” and system reboot will start up. DEFAULT SYSTEM This function allows users to restore the camera to its factory default state. Press “ENTER”...
User’s Manual 3.3.9 ID DISPLAY Press the direction key down to turn the MAIN MENU page from 1 to 2, and then the menu item <ID DISPLAY> will be shown on the top. Users are allowed to choose whether the Dome Camera’s ID will be displayed on screen for identifying the domes. For more information, refer to section 2.4 PTZ Camera ID Setting.
User’s Manual STEP 5: Choose a character with direction keys and then press <ENTER> to input. For example: <A > <ENTER>, <B> <ENTER>, <C> <ENTER> TITLE: ABC STEP 6: To delete input characters, move the cursor to <LEFT> or <RIGHT> and press <ENTER>...
User’s Manual • EXIT Exit the PRESET menu and go back to the MAIN PAGE 2 to carry on setup of sequence. MAIN PAGE 2 ID DISPLAY TITLE DISPLAY TITLE SETTING PRESET ENTER SEQUENCE ENTER AUTOPAN ENTER CRUISE ENTER HOME SETTING ENTER NOTE: Users could set preset points through the control keyboard.
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User’s Manual Sequence Point following the last Sequence Point when the amount of sequence points (see the previous section) is less than 64 points. NOTE: If not all 64 points are used, please set the point following the last Sequence Point as “END” (PRESET POSITION) so that the sequence line can work properly.
User’s Manual 3.3.14 AUTOPAN Auto-pan means motion of scanning an area horizontally so that the PTZ Camera can catch horizontal view. The parameters are listed as follows. AUTOPAN AUTOPAN LINE START POINT TO FIND END POINT TO FIND DIRECTION RIGHT SPEED RUN AUTOPAN ENTER...
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User’s Manual Start RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT Dome (clockwise) (anti-clockwise) End Point • SPEED This option is for defining the PTZ Camera rotation speed while running auto-pan. The speed is adjustable from 1 to 4 (10 ~ 45 degree/sec.). • RUN AUTOPAN After all setting related to auto-pan are completed, select this item to execute the auto-pan function.
User’s Manual 3.3.15 CRUISE CRUISE is a route formed with manual operation, through adjusting pan, tilt position and zoom parameters, which can be stored and recalled to execute repeatedly. CRUISE CRUISE LINE RECORD START ENTER RECORD END ENTER RUN CRUISE ENTER EXIT •...
User’s Manual MAIN PAGE 2 ID DISPLAY TITLE DISPLAY TITLE SETTING PRESET ENTER SEQUENCE ENTER AUTOPAN ENTER CRUISE ENTER HOME SETTING ENTER NOTE: Users could execute the cruise function through the control keyboard. Please refer to its user manual for further information. 3.3.16 HOME SETTING The user can set an operating mode to ensure constant monitoring.
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User’s Manual SEQUENCE LINE Select a sequence line that the PTZ Camera should execute after the Return Time function is activated. The sequence line(s) should be defined prior either in the SEQUENCE setup menu or through the keyboard. AUTOPAN LINE Select an auto-pan line that the PTZ Camera should execute after the Return Time function is activated.
User’s Manual 3.3.17 IR FUNCTION (Removable IR Blocking) The IR blocking filter enables the PTZ Camera to capture a clear image at night time or in low light conditions. During the day, the IR blocking filter is fitted to block the infrared light and ensure a clear image;...
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User’s Manual • Select the item to disable IR function. NOTE: When Alarm Detect function (see section 3.3.19 ALARM DETECT) is turned on, IR function will automatically switch to ON/OFF mode. Sub-menu of IR Function: IR FUNCTION THRESHOLD IR COLOR COLOR EXIT+SAVE THRESHOLD...
User’s Manual 3.3.18 ALARM SETTING The PTZ Camera provides eight alarm inputs and one alarm output (N.O. or N.C) to connect alarm devices. This function enables the PTZ Camera to work in conjunction with an alarm system to capture images of a particular event. For wiring details, please refer to the installation guide and/or qualified service personnel.
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User’s Manual • ALARM ACTION The alarm actions include PRESET, SEQUENCE, AUTOPAN and CRUISE functions. Select one of these modes so that certain action will be executed when an alarm is triggered. Use the right direction key of the control keyboard to select a particular action mode, and the items listed below will change in accordance with your selected alarm action.
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User’s Manual alarm takes place. If other modes (SEQUENCE/AUTOPAN/CRUISE) have been selected, the camera will keep executing the selected mode (DWELL TIME: ALWAYS) until alarm condition is released or users rotate the joystick to change the status of the PTZ Camera. NOTE: The dwell time is only adjustable when selecting Preset as the alarm action.
User’s Manual 3.3.19 ALARM DETECT When the alarm detect function is activated, the camera will detect movement within a monitoring area and then send an alarm signal automatically. There will be a flash warning notice: MOTION displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. 18x/26x Model: ALARM DETECT DETECT SWITCH...
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User’s Manual MOTION Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. The main menu is shown below: ALARM DETECT DETECT SWITCH DETECT MODE MOTION BLOCK MODE FRAME SET FRAME DISABLE THRESHOLD...
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User’s Manual H/V SIZE Adjust the frame size via changing H/V size value using the right/left keys on the keyboard. MODE Assign a trigger action for a motion detection frame. Options include PRESET, SEQUENCE, AUTOPAN and CRUISE. When motion is detected within a frame, the PTZ Camera will execute the specific trigger action.
User’s Manual 23×/35× Model: • The camera will automatically execute motion detection within the monitoring area. NOTE: For the 23× and 35× models, when Alarm Detect is turned on, the following functions will be affected: 1) AE becomes AUTO mode; 2) IR becomes ON/OFF mode;...
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User’s Manual • Under the item, users can define three parameters’ value: RATIO LEVEL (000 ~ 128), SHUTTER SPEED (000 ~ 128) and IRIS OFFSET (000 ~ 128), as shown in the following column. WDR MODE RATIO LEVEL SHUTTER SPEED IRIS OFFSET EXIT NOTE: The parameter effects set here will be limited if Image Inverse...
User’s Manual 3.3.21 PRIVACY MASK The Privacy Mask function aims to avoid any intrusive monitoring. Users can adjust the camera view position using the joystick, and adjust the mask size and area via the direction keys on the control keyboard. When setting a mask, it is suggested to set it at least twice bigger (height and width) than the masked object.
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User’s Manual MASK01 MENU H CENTER V CENTER H SIZE V SIZE EXIT+SAVE H CENTER The original horizontal centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen; it can be moved to another position by adjusting the horizontal value using the LEFT/RIGHT keys.
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User’s Manual 18×/26× Model: MAIN PAGE 3 IR FUNCTION AUTO ALARM SETTING ENTER ALARM DETECT WDR FUNCTION PRIVACY MASK ENTER TIME SETTING ENTER SCHEDULE ENTER EXIT OSD 23×/35× Model: For the 23× and 35× models, when Privacy Mask function is enabled, Alarm Detect function will automatically be disabled.
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User’s Manual H CENTRE (000~255) The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen. The user can move the centre of the mask zone to another position by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the keyboard to adjust the value. V CENTRE (000~255) The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen.
User’s Manual then display the mask zone. • EXIT Exit the PRIVACY MASK page and go back to the MAIN PAGE 3 to carry on setup of time related setting. 23×/35× Model: MAIN PAGE 3 IR FUNCTION AUTO ALARM SETTING ENTER ALARM DETECT WDR FUNCTION...
User’s Manual 18×/23×/26×/35× Model: MAIN PAGE 3 IR FUNCTION AUTO ALARM SETTING ENTER ALARM DETECT WDR FUNCTION PRIVACY MASK ENTER TIME SETTING ENTER SCHEDULE ENTER EXIT OSD 3.3.23 SCHEDULE The schedule function enables users to program a preset point or function (Sequence/Auto-pan/Cruise) automatically to perform in a specific period of time.
User’s Manual SEQUENCE Users can select the SEQUENCE mode as an action carried out in a schedule point. AUTOPAN Users can select the AUTOPAN mode as an action carried out in a schedule point. CRUISE Users can select the CRUISE mode as an action carried out in a schedule point.
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications Items 18× Model 23× Model 26× Model 35× Model CAMERA 1/4" EXview 1/4" CCD 1/4" EXview 1/4" CCD CCD Sensor Progressive Scan 18× 26× Optical Zoom 1× ~ 12× variable Digital Zoom NTSC 380k Effective Pixels 440k 530 TVL...
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User’s Manual Items 18× Model 23× Model 26× Model 35× Model Resume after Power loss Zone Title Preset, Sequence, Auto pan, Cruise Home Function Digital / Mechanical / Off Auto Flip On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off Digital Slow Shutter On / Off...
User’s Manual OSD Menu Notes The following OSD menu tables are provided for users to record various PTZ Camera setting. <18×/26× Model> Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Notes <ENGLISH>, <JAPANESE>, <PORTUGUESE>, <SPANISH>, <FRENCH>, <GERMAN>, <ITALIAN>, <POLISH>, <RUSSIAN>, LANGUAGE <SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>, <TURKISH>...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Notes <ON>, <OFF> ID DISPLAY <ON>, <OFF> TITLE DISPLAY <01> ~ <16> TITLE SETTING PRESET SET <001>~<256> PRESET RUN <001>~<256> PRESET EXIT SEQUENCE LINE <1> ~ <8> SEQUENCE <01> ~ <64> POINT PRESET POS.
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