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USER MANUAL High speed dome camera Model: VDC-295IDH Version 1.0sfi/1214/engl/A5...
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Please follow all instructions and observe the warnings contained in this manual. Please contact your local dealer or use the SANTEC Service Hotline if you have any questions or if you wish to claim for a service or warranty.
User manual VDC-295IDH Table of contents Safety precautions Safety instructions 1. Introduction 1.1 Features 1.2 Typical system configuration 1.3 Assembly of bubble ring 2. Installation and configuration 2.1 Items included in the delivery 2.2 Basic configuration 2.3 Setting the dome camera termination 2.4 Fail-safe network...
User manual VDC-295IDH General Please read this user manual carefully before starting to operate this device. Please retain this user manual for future reference. Safety precautions Overcharge Never expose the power socket or the power cord to electrical overcharge. This may lead to fire and life-threatening shocks.
User manual VDC-295IDH Safety instructions Before operating the appliance, please read this manual carefully and retain it for further reference. Before cleaning the appliance, it has to be switched off and unplugged from the power outlet. Wipe the appliance with a soft damp cloth.
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About this user manual This manual aims at assisting the user on how to operate camera VDC-295IDH. This manual is subject to rigid quality control. However, no guarantee can be given that mistakes are not present. We reserve the right to make changes to the manual without prior notice.
User manual VDC-295IDH 1. Introduction 1.1 Features The dome camera and the keyboard are the building blocks for any video surveillance system. Using multiple keyboards and multiple dome cameras, no place is too large for monitoring. Fast, compact day/night camera with integrated 22x to 36x optical motor zoom lens...
User manual VDC-295IDH 1.3 Assembly of bubble ring Fig. 2: Assembly of bubble ring Note: It is recommended to remove camera window for improving the picture quality when you use the bubble ring. Caution: When installing the speed dome on a high pole outside, caution should be taken to avoid vibration and shaking of the dome caused by e.g.
User manual VDC-295IDH 2. Installation and configuration 2.1 Items included in the delivery 1x dome camera VDC-295IDH 1x clear bubble ring 1x 10-pin connector 2x 12-pin connector 1x user manual Caution: Be sure to have caution labels (E version only) on both the body and the base of the camera.
User manual VDC-295IDH The dome camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and federal electrical and building codes. The system should be installed according to figures 4 through 9. Fig. 5: Layout of switches 2.3 Setting the dome camera termination...
User manual VDC-295IDH 2.4 Fail-safe network When you control the dome by a device other than your own keyboard, errors may occur in the serial communication. The reason for this is caused by the other device without the fail-safe network.
User manual VDC-295IDH 2.5 Setting the dome camera address (ID) To prevent damage, each dome camera must have a unique address (ID). When installing multiple dome cameras using a multiplexer, it is suggested that the dome camera address matches the multiplexer’s port number.
VDC-295IDH 2.6 Setting the dome camera protocol If a dome camera is to be installed with a SANTEC keyboard, select the SANTEC protocol. Please consult the service personnel if a dome camera is installed with a device other than a keyboard.
User manual VDC-295IDH 2.7 Connections RS-485/-422 connection The dome camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-485 half-duplex, RS-422 duplex or a serial simplex communications signals. Connect Rx+ and Rx- with Tx+ and Tx- of the RS-485 control system.
User manual VDC-295IDH 2.8 Operation Once installed, apply power to the dome camera. The dome camera will start a configuration sequence and the following display appears on the monitor: The dome can move the OSD position in the OSD position setup.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3. Program and operation 3.1 Dome camera selection Before your program or operate a dome camera, you have to select the respective dome camera by pressing No. + CAM Example: Press 1, 0 and CAM sequentially to select dome camera no. 10.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.3 OSD control Button Function MENU Call up the OSD menu. Joystick up or down Navigate through the menu items. Joystick left or right or: Go into the sub-menu. IRIS OPEN Joystick left or right or: Changes the value.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.4 Auto-Scan (shortcut: SCAN) The auto scan supports up to 17 programmed angles at user-programmable speeds. Follow the below steps to program the auto scan function. Number: 01-08, 10-17, 09 = auto-pan mode Title: Up to 12 characters...
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User manual VDC-295IDH 1. Press the SCAN button to enter the auto-scan menu directly. Alternatively, press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor. Scroll to “auto scan” and then push the joystick to the right. 2. Select an auto-scan number („NUMBER“) by pushing the joystick left or right.
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User manual VDC-295IDH 7. Select „End angle“. Press and hold the CTRL button while selecting the end position with the joystick. The current panning position will be displayed. Release the CTRL button to complete the selection of the end position. Alternatively, you may press IRIS OPEN to display CTRL.
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User manual VDC-295IDH Press SCAN in the angle field to display a small OSD. The following screen comes up: The setting procedure is the same as described above. Note: 09: Auto pan mode (endless panning) _________________________________________________________________________________ - 23 -...
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.5 Preset (shortcut: PRST) If you need to view specific places routinely, you should program presets. A preset is a programmed video scene with automatic pan, tilt, zoom, focus and focal length settings. Once programmed, entering the position number and pressing a PRST key on your keyboard calls up that preset automatically.
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User manual VDC-295IDH 4. After aiming the camera (view direction and lens control), release the CTRL button. The cursor will be on the title. Then twist the joystick handle or, alternatively, press the TELE or WIDE button to edit the preset title (follow the same procedure as described for auto scan).
User manual VDC-295IDH The position which is marked with *, already has the preset view assigned. To review the saved preset, press the PRST button at the * position. The camera will show the stored preset scene. Press and hold the CTRL button while selecting the desired scene using the joystick. The current position will be displayed.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.7 Tour (shortcut: TOUR) There are 8 programmable tours. Each tour consists of up to 42 preset positions, patterns, scans or other tours (second-level). Using second-level tours, it can be expanded to over 300 functions in a single tour.
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User manual VDC-295IDH 8. To edit the title, follow the same steps as described in the chapter „auto scan“. 9. Select „Save“ and „Exit“ by pushing the joystick to the left. Press ESC to exit the program without saving. You can expand the tour sequence by calling up other programmed tours.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.8 Pattern (shortcut: PTRN) The pattern feature records control steps of the selected dome camera. Up to 8 patterns can be stored and played back by pressing the No. + PTRN keys subsequently. How to program a pattern: 1.
User manual VDC-295IDH Press PTRN to call up a small OSD. The setting procedure is the same as described above. 3.9 Alarm Number of alarm input PRIO (Priority): Lower numbers have priority over higher numbers (0-8) FUN (Function): Stored function number which is called by the alarm NO/NC –...
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User manual VDC-295IDH The „Relay out“ function is helpful when the camera is used with a housing for outdoor applications. If you connect the relay output of the camera with the housing’s heater, the relay output will only operate during the set time.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.10 Area title Enter a specific name for the programmed angle between START and END. In the screen below, the camera points at an angle between 124.3° (pan), 30.7° (tilt) to 359.5° (pan/tilt) and 45.4° (tilt). “ABC” will be displayed on the screen.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.11 Privacy zone You can hide up to 8 unwanted scenes in a camera. 1. Place the cursor in the title field. 2. Press and hold CTRL to display the privacy zone menu. Use the joystick to select the position.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.12 Camera setup Note: Depending on the camera module which is installed in the dome camera, the menu has different functions. Sharpness: The higher the value, the more the picture edges will be enhances (0-15) The resolution can be set: „low“, „mid“ or „high“.
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User manual VDC-295IDH Focus setup Mode: Auto, Manual, One Push, Constant Manual. Use the manual mode for common applications. Focus limit: This value is an estimation. The focus is based on the set value. Attention: It should be avoided to use the auto fucus permanently because the livetime of the lens will decrease in the long run.
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User manual VDC-295IDH DNR control setup 2DNR (1), 2DNR (2): 2D noise reduction (Off, 001-007) 3DNR (1), 3DNR (2): 3D noise reduction (Off, 001-031) Note: DNR (1) is active when the motor stops. DNR (2) is active when the motor moves.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.13 Dome setup Language setup Select your language. Home function setup Home function: None / Tour / Pattern / Auto-Scan / Preset Function number: Waiting time: 10-240 seconds Function enable: On / Off The “Home” function can be set so that the camera automatically goes to Preset, Tour, Pattern, Auto Scan after the keyboard has been idle for a specific amount of time.
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User manual VDC-295IDH OSD menu Camera title: Up to 6 characters View direction: On, Off. If set to "ON", the current direction „N“ (North) and the coordinates 000 are set. If set to "OFF", the view direction is disabled. At every 90° turn clockwise, the view direction changes to “E”...
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User manual VDC-295IDH OSD Position Setup: Press the joystick up or down to select the OSD. Press the CTRL button to adjust the position with the help of the joystick. _________________________________________________________________________________ - 40 -...
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User manual VDC-295IDH View angle setup Flip: Off, 90°, 100°, 110°, 120°, Auto (not for camera VDC-295ID). On, Off (only for camera VDC-295ID) Off: The dome camera flips vertically up to 90°. 90°, 100°, 110°, 120°: The picture flips digitally, if the camera pans vertically over the view angle.
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User manual VDC-295IDH Panning range If the camera is installed near a wall, the panning range can be limited by the user. 1. Place the dome camera at under 90° vertically. 2. Push the joystick to the right to set the right limit.
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User manual VDC-295IDH Initialize data Factory default Select the factory default settings to initialize the data. Erase programmed data: Erase all stored data from the Flash-ROM of the selected camera. You will be asked to enter “ON” or “OFF”. If you wish to erase all data, then select „Erase run“, otherwise pres the ESC button to exit without erasing.
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User manual VDC-295IDH Preset focus default This menu sets the default mode for the focus if it has been saved as a preset. Focus: Auto, Manual, One Push Origin Offset This feature is useful to align a new dome camera exactly in the same way as the previously installed dome cameras.
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User manual VDC-295IDH System menu Calibration: On (auto origin check) / Off Password enable: On (password required to enter the menu) / Off Menu time out: On (5 minutes) / Off (menu is always displayed) Blink cursor: On / Off (no blinking cursor)
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User manual VDC-295IDH Origin check: If you find out that the camera is in a wrong position during operation, you may execute this origin check. The camera will do a test and then re-arrange itself in the proper position. Press „151“ + „ON“ to execute the origin check.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.14 Function Run The „Function Run“ menu allows you to execute those functions which you cannot run with your keyboard or DVR (preset, pattern, tour, scan). 1. Select the desired function by pushing the joystick up/down. 2. Select the number by twisting the joystick at preset, pattern, tour or scan.
User manual VDC-295IDH 3.15 Motion detection setup The motion detection function is only available in preset mode. After you defined the motion in any preset and you called up this function, the motion detection function is enabled. In preset setup, the following setup is possible: To enable, set „Motion“...
Area 4x up to max. 240 sec.; with flip function 180° (freely selectable) Telemetry control RS-485/422 Supported protocols SANTEC, PELCO (P, D) Electronic characteristics Voltage 24 V AC normal /18 - 30 V AC Power consumption Max. 24 watt Mechanical characteristics...
User manual VDC-295IDH 5. Dimensions All dimensions in mm. Drawings not true to scale. Subject to technical changes. Errors excepted. _________________________________________________________________________________ - 50 -...
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User manual VDC-295IDH Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________ - 51 -...
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