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User’s Manual Preface The information given 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 Mini PTZ Cameras, any installer or technician must have the following minimum qualifications: •...
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User’s Manual This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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User’s Manual Cautions • Handle the camera carefully Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handing or storage. • Installing electricity wiring carefully Ask qualified personnel of electrical wiring for the installation. Please note that input electricity to the unit is at tolerance of DC 12V/AC 24V ±...
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User’s Manual • Never face the camera towards the sun Do not aim the camera at bright objects. Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at the sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise, the camera may be smeared or damaged.
User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Overview ............................ 7 Product Features ......................8 Product Application......................9 2. Connecting the Mini PTZ Camera..................10 Package Content ......................10 Switch/Connector Definition ....................11 Communication Switch Setting..................12 ID Setup.......................... 13 Camera Control Protocol Setup..................14 22-Pin Connector Definition....................
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User’s Manual 3.3.12 PRESET......................33 3.3.13 SEQUENCE...................... 34 3.3.14 AUTOPAN ......................35 3.3.15 CRUISE ......................37 3.3.16 HOME SETTING....................39 3.3.17 IR FUNCTION ....................41 3.3.18 ALARM SETTING ..................... 42 3.3.19 ALARM DETECT ....................45 3.3.20 WDR FUNCTION ....................47 3.3.21 PRIVACY MASK ....................
User’s Manual Overview The Mini PTZ Camera is an innovative PTZ Camera designed for middle and small surveillance applications and possesses true PTZ Camera features, such as high speed and accurate Pan/Tilt, up to 12×12 zoom ratio, 180° Digital Image Flip, Speed by Zoom, and Preset Speed up to 400°/s. Additionally, it contains 256 Preset Points, 8 Sequence Lines, 4 Auto Pan Lines and 8 Cruise Lines to support automatic operations.
User’s Manual Product Features Precise and Accurate Mini PTZ Camera Performance High Resolution 540 TV lines • Preset Speed up to 400°/sec • Preset Accuracy of 0.225° • 360° Endless Pan • Proportional Pan & Tilt Speed • Preset Positions / Auto-Pan / Sequence / Cruise •...
User’s Manual Product Application Connect PTZ Cameras to other devices, as shown in the diagram, to complete a 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 Mini PTZ Camera Please refer to the following sections to connect, set and operate the PTZ Camera. In order to control the camera, basically a control keyboard or other control device is required. Package Content Before proceeding, please check the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, DO NOT install or operate the product and contact your dealer for assistance.
User’s Manual Switch/Connector Definition Configuring the PTZ Camera’s ID and communication protocol are required before connecting the analog camera to other devices. The switches used for configuring these settings are located on the bottom of the PTZ Camera. Additionally, the 22-Pin Connector for Data Cable connection and ISP Connector for firmware upgrade kit connection are located on the back plate of the PTZ Camera.
User’s Manual Communication Switch Setting The PTZ Camera’s communication switches are specified in the table below. Communication Switch SW 1 RS-485 Setting SW 2 Termination SW 3 Line Lock SW 4 Factory Default Reset SW 5 Camera Upgrade SW 6 RS-485 is the interface that communicates the PTZ Camera and its control device;...
User’s Manual ID Setup Please change the PTZ Camera’s ID if there is more than one PTZ Camera in the same network. Use the switch to change your PTZ Camera’s ID by setting the 10-bit dip switch. For instance, if the camera’s ID is 006, set the SW-2 and SW-3 to “ON,”...
User’s Manual Camera Control Protocol Setup Define the protocol you are going to use basing on the devices of your surveillance system. Generally, use one protocol even the devices are provided from different manufacturers. Please refer to the table below for all supported protocols with their matching switch numbers and baud rate and choose a protocol for your PTZ Camera.
User’s Manual 22-Pin Connector Definition A Data Cable is shipped with the PTZ Camera for a quick installation for demo or testing usage. Additionaly, the PTZ Camera’s 22-pin connector definition will also be specified later. For more information about RS-485 connector, see 2.7 RS-485 Connector Definition.
User’s Manual RS-485 Connector Definition RS-485 is the interface that communicates the analog PTZ Camera and its control device. Please connect the control keyboard to the PTZ Camera through the terminal block. The recommended cables for RS-485 communication are CAT 5 cables; maximum cable length for over 24-gauge wire is 4000 feet (1219 meters).
User’s Manual Operation and Configuration OSD Display Format Information shown on the screen are described in terms of OSD display, position and function description; see the table below. Position Function OSD Display Description Auto Focus Mode Focus Modes Manual Focus Mode Back Light Compensation OFF Backlight Back Light Compensation ON...
User’s Manual OSD Menu Tree The OSD setup menu structure is listed in the following section. The star symbol indicates the factory default. For detailed function description, please see section 3.3 Configuration Menu. Mini PTZ Camera Menu Tree Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default...
User’s Manual Configuration Menu The detailed functions and parameter setting of your PTZ Camera can be set by the OSD (On Screen Display) menu with a control device such as a control keyboard. The tables below show each page of the OSD menu. Additionally, Appendix B provides a table for user’s setting record.
User’s Manual 3.3.2 DEFAULT CAMERA The item is for restoring the camera settings, including Backlight, Focus, AE, WBC, Digital Zoom, Slow Shutter, Image Inverse and Aperture, to factory defaults. Once any one of the parameters mentioned above is modified, The DEFAULT CAMERA item will become <OFF>...
User’s Manual • MANUAL In this mode, users can adjust focus near/far via the control keyboard’s Focus Near/Far key. 3.3.5 AE MODE Exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by how wide you open the lens diaphragm (iris adjustment), by how long you keep the sensor exposed (shutter speed), and by other exposure parameters.
User’s Manual set the WBC mode. MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO AE MODE ENTER WBC MODE AUTO SETUP MENU 1 ENTER SETUP MENU 2 ENTER 3.3.6 WBC MODE A digital camera needs to find reference color temperature, which is a way of measuring the color of a light source, for calculating all the other colors.
User’s Manual • MANUAL In this mode, users can change the White Balance value manually; R gain and B gain are adjustable and range from 0 to 127. WBC MENU R GAIN B GAIN EXIT+SAVE 3.3.7 SETUP MENU 1 The SETUP MENU 1 is shown below. SETUP MENU 1 ZOOM SPEED DIGITAL ZOOM...
User’s Manual function, users can see clear image in low light conditions under 0.1 lux. • DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (D.N.R.) With 2D / 3D Noise Reduction, the processor analyzes pixel by pixel and frame by frame to eliminate environmental noise signal so that the highest quality image can be produced even in low light conditions.
User’s Manual • EXIT Exit the SETUP MENU 1 and go back to the MAIN PAGE 1 to set other functions under the setup menu 2. MAIN PAGE 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEFAULT CAMERA BACKLIGHT FOCUS AUTO AE MODE ENTER WBC MODE AUTO SETUP MENU 1 ENTER...
User’s Manual M.E. M.E. is a standard mechanical operation. As the Camera tilts to the maximum angle, it will pan 180°, and then continue tilting to keep tracking objects. Select this item to disable the flip function. NOTE: To make the PTZ Camera tilt between a specific range, such as -10°...
User’s Manual NEW PASSWORD:: _ _ _ _ CONFIRM PASSWORD:: _ _ _ _ 0123456789 ← SAVE EXIT The password setting procedure is like the following: STEP 1: Choose a number with direction keys and then press the <CAMERA MENU> key (ENTER) to input. For example: <0> <CAMERA MENU>, <1>...
User’s Manual DEFAULT SYSTEM This function allows users to restore the camera to its factory default state. Press “ENTER” and reset will start up. • EXIT Exit the SETUP MENU 2 and go to the MAIN PAGE 2 to carry on setting other functions.
User’s Manual 3.3.11 TITLE SETTING Up to 16 zone titles can be set with maximum 20 characters for each title. Follow the steps to set a camera title. STEP 1: Operate the PTZ Camera to a view area where you want to set a title for it.
User’s Manual 3.3.12 PRESET • PRESET SET Totally 256 preset points can be set. Follow the steps below when in the preset setting menu. STEP 1: Press the right/left key on the keyboard to select a number (1 represents preset point 1, 2 represents preset point 2, etc.) STEP 2: Press the <CAMERA MENU>...
User’s Manual 3.3.13 SEQUENCE The function executes pre-positioning of the pan, tilt, zoom and focus features in a certain sequence for a camera. Before setting this function, users must preset at least two preset points. SEQUENCE SEQUENCE LINE SEQUENCE POINT PRESET POSITION SPEED DWELL TIME...
User’s Manual • RUN SEQUENCE Users can command the PTZ Camera to run the selected sequence line manually. • EXIT Select the item to exit the SEQUENCE menu; go back to the MAIN PAGE 2 to carry on setup of auto-pan. MAIN PAGE 2 ID DISPLAY TITLE DISPLAY...
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User’s Manual 2. Move the PTZ Camera to a desired position and press <ENTER> to save the position as the start point; the cursor will move to <END POINT> automatically. Ensure setting the end point to complete auto-pan setting. NOTE: The tilt and zoom values of the start point will be recorded and fixed for the selected auto-pan line.
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 auto-pan function through a keyboard. Please refer to the control keyboard’s quick guide for further information.
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User’s Manual • RECORD END The cursor will be moved to RECORD END while building the cruise line; when the setting is completed, press <ENTER> to save the path. • RUN CRUISE After Cruise setting is completed, select this item to execute the Cruise function.
User’s Manual 3.3.16 HOME SETTING Users are able to set an operation mode to ensure constant monitoring; if the PTZ Camera idles for a period of time, the selected function will be activated automatically. HOME function allows constant and accurate monitoring to avoid the PTZ Camera stopping or missing events.
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User’s Manual CRUISE LINE Select a Cruise Line that the PTZ Camera should execute when an alarm pin is triggered. The Cruise Line(s) can be defined in the CRUISE setup menu. • RETURN TIME The PTZ Camera starts to count down RETURN TIME when the camera idles, and it will execute the SELECT MODE function if the return time is up.
User’s Manual 3.3.17 IR FUNCTION With the IR cut filter, the PTZ Camera can still catch clear image at night time or in the very dark light condition. During day time, the IR cut filter will be on to block the infrared light for clear image; during night time or in dark light condition, the IR cut filter will be removed to catch infrared light, and the displayed images will become black and white.
User’s Manual 3.3.18 ALARM SETTING The Mini PTZ Camera provides eight alarm inputs and one alarm output (N.O. and N.C) to connect alarm devices. With this function, the PTZ Camera will cooperate with alarm system to catch the event images. For wiring, please refer to the installation guide and/or qualified service personnel.
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User’s Manual • ALARM TYPE There are two kinds of alarm types: Normal Open and Normal Close, which are illustrated as below. Select an alarm type that corresponds with the alarm application. Alarm In Normal Open Alarm In Normal Close •...
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User’s Manual • DWELL TIME The DWELL TIME is duration of executing an alarm action. If select the PRESET mode is selected, when alarm takes place, the PTZ Camera will go to the selected preset position and stay there for a user-defined period of time (1~127seconds/Always) when alarm takes place.
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. ALARM DETECT DETECT SWITCH DETECT MODE...
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User’s Manual LEFT LIMIT Move the frame right/left using the right/left keys on the keyboard. TOP LIMIT Shift the frame up/down using the right/left keys on the keyboard. H/V SIZE Adjust the frame size via changing H/V size value using the right/left keys on the keyboard.
User’s Manual 3.3.20 WDR FUNCTION The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is especially effective in solving indoor and outdoor contrast issues to enhance better image quality and video display. It enables the PTZ Camera to catch detailed data from the dark part (Indoor) without any saturation from the bright part (Outdoor).
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 center of a mask zone is the center of a screen; it is able to move a mask zone to the other position by adjusting the horizontal value with the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the keyboard.
User’s Manual 3.3.22 TIME SETTING The time setting function is used to set the TIME related parameters of the PTZ Camera. Each item in the menu is listed as follows. TIME SETTING TIME DISPLAY SET YEAR SET MONTH SET DAY SET HOUR SET MINUTE EXIT+SAVE...
User’s Manual 3.3.23 SCHEDULE FUNCTION 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. SCHEDULE SWITCH POINT HOUR MINUTE MODE PRESET PRESET POINT SCHEDULE RESET EXIT • SCHEDULE SWITCH Select <ON>...
User’s Manual CRUISE Users can select the CRUISE mode as an action carried out in a schedule point. IR FUNC. (IR Function) If the IR function mode is selected, the AUTO IR FUNCTION will be activated for a schedule point. •...
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specification Items Indoor Mini PTZ Camera CAMERA 1/4" EXview CCD CCD Sensor Optical Zoom 1× ~ 12× variable Digital Zoom NTSC 380k Effective Pixels 440k 540 TVL Horizontal Resolution NTSC / PAL Scanning System Internal / Line Lock Synchronization 1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω, BNC Video Output...
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User’s Manual On / Off Motion Detection On / Off Wide Dynamic Range On / Off Day/Night: IR Cut Filter On / Off Image Freeze On / Off Image Inverse On / Off Noise Reduction On / Off Alarm Input Alarm Output Preset, Sequence, Auto pan, Cruise Alarm Reaction...
User’s Manual Appendix B: Switch Settings Index Table Please refer to the switch settings below for Mini PTZ Camera’s ID and protocol setup. Camera ID Setup SWITCH SETTING ID No. SW-1 SW-2 SW-3 SW-4 SW-5 SW-6 SW-7 SW-8 SW-9 SW-10...
User’s Manual Appendix C: OSD Menu Notes The following OSD menu table is provided for users to record various camera settings. Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Notes <ENGLISH>, <PORTUGUESE>, <SPANISH>, <FRENCH>, LANGUAGE <GERMAN>, <ITALIAN> DEFAULT <ON>, <OFF> CAMERA <ON>, <OFF>...
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Notes ADJUST MAX ANGL <080> ~ <100> DEG EXIT + SET: YES SPEED BY ZOOM <ON>, <OFF> AUTO CALI. <ON>, <OFF> PASSWORD <ON>, <OFF> <OFF>, <5> ~ <30> OSD AUTO CLOSE SEC.
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User’s Manual Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Notes AUTOPAN CRUISE PRESET POINT <001> ~ <256> SEQUENCE LINE <001> ~ <008> AUTOPAN LINE <001> ~ <004> CRUISE LINE <001> ~ <008> <001> ~ <127> SEC., DWELL TIME <ALWAYS> EXIT DETECT SWITCH <ON>, <OFF>...
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