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Vandal-Proof Dome Camera DWC-V4363D/ V4363DB DWC-V4363TIR/ V4363TIRB DWC-V4363DH ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 12132012...
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PRECAUTIONS Do not open or modify. Do not open the case except during maintenence and installation, for it may be dangerous and can cause damages. Do not put objects into the unit. Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera. It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Mount Installation Instructions 8-13 Connecting to Monitors 14-15 Adjusting the Camera Lens Adjusting the 3-Axis Gimbal Module OSD Menu 18-29 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 31-32 Specifications 33-36...
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620 TV Lines (B&W), 600 TV Lines (Color) 3.3~12mm Varifocal Auto Iris Lens 70ft Range IR with Intelligent Camera Sync [DWC-V4363TIR Only] Electronic Day and Night [DWC-V4363D & DWC-V4363DH] TDN (True Day and Night / IR Cut Filter) [DWC-V4363TIR Only] Smart DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
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PART & DESCRIPTIONS* Lens Power Input Connector (Dual Voltage) RS-485 Primary Video-BNC Output Connector Camera Control Board Bubble Dome Cover Upper Case Flush Mount Base Surface Mount Base / Junction Box Assembly Screws (#8 - 32 x 0.75) NO IR Secondary Video-BNC Output Connector Safety Wire Mounting Screws...
INSIDE THE BOX* Included with Snapit Vandal Dome Camera User Manual L-Wrench Mounting Template TORX-T20 Bolt 4 Machine Screws and 4 Dry Wall Anchors DC Plug TORX-T20 Wrench Secondary Video-BNC Cable...
SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Use the camera’s mounting Drill holes into the drywall and Pull wires through and make template or your camera to insert the drywall mounts into connections. mark the holes as required. the holes. If you need to keep the wiring within the camera housing, refer to the diagram below.
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Snap the camera module onto the base by aligning the red and black markings on the base and the camera module. Secure the three (3) assembly Adjust the camera’s position Tighten the three locking screws. by using the 3-Axis Gimbal. screws in with the L-Wrench to secure the dome cover over the camera.
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FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* For a flush mount housing, detach the surface mount base, which is also known as the junction box, from the flush mount base. Use the mounting template to mark the holes for the screws and a larger hole for the top extruded component of the flush mount base.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Check to see all parts are in Insert the wires from the Use the mounting template to the box. camera through the wall make pilot holes. Use the dry mount housing. wall anchors and machine screws to attach the assembly. Attach the camera’s surface Connect all cables and snap Adjust the camera and...
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PENDANT MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Check to see all parts are in Attach the top shield to the Run all necessary cables the box. pendant mount. from the ceiling to the mount. Use the mounting template Connect all cables and verify Attach the camera to the to make pilot holes.
CORNER MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* Check to see all parts are in the box. Attach the two compression fittings to the corner bracket. Attach the wall mount bracket to the corner Mount the camera assembly to the corner of mount using the machine screws. the wall, using wall mount anchors and machine screws.
CONNECTING TO MONITORS* Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly. DC 12V / AC 24V CCTV Monitor NO IR Second Video Output 300.0mm(11.8”) Monitor Power Connection: 12VDC & 24VDC Dual Voltage (Auto Polarity Detection and Protection) All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
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UTP SYSTEM* Passive to Passive Monitor Passive UTP UTP Cable (Max.300ft) DVR(Digital Video Recorder) Including the Passive UTP Passive to Active Monitor Active UTP UTP Cable (Max 3,000ft) DVR(Digital Video Recorder) Including the Passive UTP...
ADJUSTING THE CAMERA LENS* Follow the instructions provided below to make any lens adjustments. Focus Zoom NO IR ZOOM: TELE WIDE FOCUS: FAR NEAR Loosen the zoom and focus handles by rotating them counter-clockwise. Adjust the field of view by moving the handle RIGHT (TELE) to zoom in or LEFT (WIDE) to zoom out. After the desired zoom position has been established, adjust the Focus the same way as described above.
ADJUSTING THE 3-AXIS GIMBAL* The Gimbal mechanism yields maximum rotation and placement as shown below. NO IR NO IR Rotation 360 Panning 360 NO IR Tilting 90 Tilting 75...
MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE COLOR DAY & NIGHT FUNCTION LENS WB MODE D&N MODE MIRROR MANUAL / DC AWC / ATW / MANUAL / PUSHLOCK AUTO / COLOR / B&W MIRROR / OFF BACKLIGHT RED GAIN NIGHT C. SHARPNESS OFF / BLC / HME / DRC 0 ~ 255 0 ~ 100 0 ~ 30...
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EXPOSURE LENS Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris Manual lens. DC mode supports the auto-iris varifocal lens. NOTE: Both MANUAL and DC mode have FOCUS TARGET. You can adjust the focus by finding the highest number on the FOCUS TARGET. See page 16 for focus information.
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EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION User can manually adjust the BLC level in five areas of the scene (TOP, BOTTOM, CENTER, LEFT, RIGHT). MANUAL Increase the BLC levels to make the image brighter. This is recommended. Camera will automatically detect and adjust the BLC zone. BLC levels to choose SMART from include: LOWEST, LOW, MID, HIGH.
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EXPOSURE AGC (AUTO GAIN CONTROL) AGC enhances the picture brightness in low light conditions. A higher level AGC setting makes the images brighter; however, it could increase OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH / HIGHEST the amount of noise. STARLIGHT Starlight mode automatically activates slow shutter function when the image is too dark.
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COLOR WB MODE Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2000K and 18000K. Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2500K and 9500K. Users can control the white balance manually by changing RED MANUAL GAIN and BLUE GAIN (see below).
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DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE Camera switches between day and night automatically depending AUTO on light level. Camera will stay in color mode when there is enough light. Camera will switch to B&W at night or other low light environments. If AUTO is selected, please define the following settings: *BURST: If ON is selected, the camera provides a color burst signal in night mode.
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FUNCTION MIRROR Flips the image horizontally. MIRROR SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper 0 ~ 30 the image. GAMMA Select the desired gamma level. 0.45 is default setting. 0.45 / 0.60 / 1.0 / MANUAL SLC (SIDE LIGHT COMPENSATION) Increase the brightness on sides of the image.
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MOTION The camera can detect the movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. AREA SET OFF / ON AREA 1 ~ 4 If ON, motion areas can be selected and moved accordingly. Select Areas 1-4 and adjust using controls for TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT, or RIGHT.
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PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. MASK 1 ~ MASK 8 Select ON or OFF for each mask (MASK 1 through 8). OFF / ON If ON is selected you can set the area to be masked and the shape and color of the mask.
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SETUP TITLE If ON is selected, you can display the camera title on the screen. OFF / ON *CLR: Clear the title. *POS: Position the title on the screen. DPC (DEAD PIXEL CANCELLATION) DPC automatically removes defective pixels in real time. If AUTO is selected, you can define the following settings: AUTO *WHITE THR: Cancels the white defective pixels.
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SETUP MONITOR MODE 1 is the default. If the displayed image is not good enough, try MODE 2. MODE 1 MODE 2 LANGUAGE The camera supports the following languages: ENGLISH, CANTONESE, MANDARIN, JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, RUSSIAN, SPANISH, AND DUTCH. OSD COLOR The following colors are available for the OSD menu: BLUE, GREEN, CYAN, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, PURPLE, and GRAY.
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EXIT EXIT Save the current settings and exit the OSD menu. SAVE & EXIT Exit the OSD menu without saving the changes. EXIT...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact our technical specialist. FOR NO VIDEO Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely. Check the lens’ iris adjustment at the camera’s OSD menu. Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current. FOR OUT-OF-FOCUS VIDEO Check the clear dome cover and the lens for dirt or fingerprints.
WARRANTY INFORMATION* Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Digital Watchdog Camera against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: LABOR: For the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED from the original purchase date, if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished product at its option at no charge.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address: Digital Watchdog, Inc. ATTN: RMA Department 5436 W. Crenshaw Street...
SPECIFICATIONS* DWC-V4363D & DWC-V4363TIR VIDEO Image Sensor 1/3" CCD Total Pixels 811 (H) x 508 (V), 411K Pixels Effective Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) Frequency 15.734KHz (H), 59.95Hz (V) Synchronization Internal or Line Lock Horizontal Resolution 620 TV Lines [B&W], 600 TV Lines [Color] Minimum Illumination F1.2 (30IRE): 0.14 Lux [Color]...
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OPERATIONAL Backlight Compensation OFF / BLC / HME / DRC Auto Gain Control OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH / HIGHEST Privacy Zones OFF / ON (8 Programmable Zones) Language ENGLISH / GERMAN / JAPANESE / MANDARIN / CANTONESE RUSSIAN / FRENCH / SPANISH / ITALIAN / DUTCH ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature...
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SPECIFICATIONS* DWC-V4363DH VIDEO Image Sensor 1/3" CCD Total Pixels 811 (H) x 508 (V), 411K Pixels Effective Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) Frequency 15.734KHz (H), 59.95Hz (V) Synchronization Internal or Line Lock Horizontal Resolution 620 TV Lines [B&W], 600 TV Lines [Color] Minimum Illumination F1.2 (30IRE): 0.14 Lux [Color] F1.2 (30IRE): 0.03 Lux [B&W]...
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OPERATIONAL Backlight Compensation OFF / BLC / HME / DRC Auto Gain Control OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH / HIGHEST Privacy Zones OFF / ON (8 Programmable Zones) Language ENGLISH / GERMAN / JAPANESE / MANDARIN / CANTONESE RUSSIAN / FRENCH / SPANISH / ITALIAN / DUTCH ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature...
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