Digital Watchdog DWC-BL2553DIR Manual

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DWC-BL2553DIR
ABOUT MANUAL
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
12162013

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  • Page 1 Ball Camera DWC-BL2553DIR ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 12162013...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Mount Installation Instructions Connecting to Monitors Control Board Module OSD Menu 11-22 Troubleshooting Warranty Information 24-25 Specifications 26-27...
  • Page 4 FEATURES* 960H CCD Image Sensor (960 Horizontal Pixels) 720 TV Lines [B/W], 700 TV Lines [Color] 3.6mm Fixed Lens 50ft Range IR with Intelligent Camera Sync, Smart IR Electronic Day & Night 3D DNR (3D Digital Noise Reduction) Star-Light (Super Low Light Technology) HME (Highlight Masking Exposure) SLC (Side Light Compensation) Programmable Privacy Zones (8) &...
  • Page 5 PARTS & DESCRIPTION* Ball Cover Gap Sponge Ball Base Set Screw Camera’s Lens Ball Camera Module OSD Plug...
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)* 46.0 1.81” 80.0 3.15”...
  • Page 7: Inside The Box

    4 Machine Screws and 4 Dry Wall Anchors Secondary Video-BNC Cable External OSD Controller Ball Camera DWC-BL2553DIR ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference. 07232013...
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* 1. To disassmble the camera, uncrew the small screw at the base of the camera’s housing. The ball with the camera module will get loose and separate from the ball housing. 2. Use the camera or mounting template to mark and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
  • Page 9: Connecting To Monitors

    CONNECTING TO MONITORS* Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly. 12VDC CCTV Monitor Monitor Power Connection - 12VDC All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
  • Page 10: Control Board

    CONTROL BOARD* The Ball camera includes an external OSD Joystick to control the camera’s OSD setup menu. Unscrew the protecting cover at the top of the camera’s ball module. Connect the included external OSD Joystick Controller. Use the Joystick to control the camera’s OSD options.
  • Page 11: Module Osd Menu

    MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE COLOR DAY & NIGHT FUNCTION LENS WB BAL. D&N MODE MIRROR MANUAL / DC ATW / MANUAL / PUSHLOCK AUTO / COLOR / B&W OFF / ON BACKLIGHT CONTROL SHARPNESS COLOR GAIN OFF / BLC / HME AUTO / EXTERN 0 ~ 20 0~20...
  • Page 12 EXPOSURE LENS Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the Manual manual iris lens. DC mode supports the auto-iris varifocal lens. NOTE: Both MANUAL and DC mode have FOCUS SET. You can adjust the focus by finding the highest number on the FOCUS SET.
  • Page 13 EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION If BLC is selected, adjust the following options in the submenu: - LEVEL: Set the BLC level from the available options: LOW/ MIDDLE/ HIGH) - DISPLAY: Selet to show or hide the BLC mask. - POSITION: Set the BLC masks’ size and position. TOP: Set level from 0~54.
  • Page 14 EXPOSURE DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSOR DRC enables dark spots in images to become more visible without overexposing the bright spots to create one perfect image. - DEFOG: AUTO / Manual: If AUTO is selected, the WDR and DRC levels will be set automatically based on the environment.
  • Page 15 COLOR WB MODE Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2500K and 9500K. Pushlock is to fix the white balance based on the lighting. PUSHLOCK Users can control the white balance manually by changing RED GAIN and BLUE MANUAL GAIN (see below).
  • Page 16 DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / In AUTO mode, the camera switches between day and night automatically depending COLOR / on light level. If COLOR is selected, the camera always stays in day/color mode. B&W If B&W is selected, camera always stays in night/B&W mode. If AUTO is selected, please define the following settings: CONTROL: AUTO/EXT.
  • Page 17 FUNCTION MIRROR Reflects the camera horizontally. MIRROR Mirror OFF Mirror ON SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image. 0 ~ 30 GAMMA Select the desired gamma level. 0.45 is default setting. 0.35 ~ 0.7 POSI / NEGATIVE If NEGATIVE is enabled, the camera’s image OFF / ON...
  • Page 18 MOTION The camera can detect the movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. MOTION Select to enable or disable the camera’s motion detection. If ON is selected: OFF / ON SENSITIV. Sensitivity level of the motion detection is adjustable. Motion Detection will be more 0 ~ 30 sensitive at a higher number.
  • Page 19 PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. MASK COLOR Privacy zones can be set with eight different colors-Gray-1, Gray-2, Gray-3, Gray-4, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, and Magenta.
  • Page 20 SETUP TITLE If ON is selected, you can display the camera title on the screen. If enabled, OFF / ON manually enter the camera’s display name using the joystick controller. INTERNAL SYNC. Select whether the camera syncronizes internally or using Line Lock. INT/ COMMUNICATION The Communications settings allow you to setup the camera’s ID, Baudrate, Protocol,...
  • Page 21 SETUP LANGUAGE The camera supports the following languages: ENGLISH. FONT COLOR The following colors are available for the OSD menu: BLUE, GREEN, CYAN, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLACK, and GRAY. SPECIAL OLPF: Select the filter that you use from BLUE/RED and PASS, then reboot the camera to use.
  • Page 22 EXIT EXIT SAVE Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes. RESTORE Exit the OSD menu without saving recent changes. INITIAL Exit the OSD menu after resetting the camera to factory default.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS* VIDEO Image Sensor 960H CCD Total Pixels 960 (H) x 478 (V) Scanning System 2 : 1 Interlace Frequency 15.734KHz (H), 59.95Hz (V) Synchronization Internal or Line Lock Horizontal Resolution 720 TV Lines [B/W], 700 TV Lines [Color] Minimum Illumination F1.2 (30IRE): 0.0 Lux S/N Ratio 52dB (AGC off)
  • Page 27 OPERATIONAL Mirror OFF / V. Flip / Rotate Auto Gain Control 1 ~ 20 Gamma 0.35 ~ 0.7 Motion Detection 4 Motion Regions Privacy Zones 8 Programmable Privacy Masks Dynamic Range Compressor OFF / Low / Middle / High Sharpness 0 ~ 20 Highlight Masking Exposure OFF / Low / Middle / High...
  • Page 28 5436 W Crenshaw St. Tampa, FL 33634 Tel : 866-446-3595 / 813-888-9555 Fax : 813-888-9262 www.Digital-Watchdog.com technicalsupport@dwcc.tv Technical Support Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm EST...

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