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INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL IR Auto Tracking / High Speed PTZ Camera...
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Thank You for Choosing Our PTZ Camera! When you open the box: Check that the packing and the contents are not visibly damaged. Contact the retailer immediately if any parts are either missing or damaged. Make sure if the contents are all included as per the packing list. Do not attempt to use the device with missing or damaged parts.
SAFETY NOTES --- IMPORTANT!!! The following important notes must be followed carefully to run the PTZ camera and respective accessories in total safety. The camera and relative accessories are called video system in this section. Use the instructions correctly and fully Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before starting to run the video system.
ABOUT THE PRODUCT The IR tracking PTZ is based on our unique motion tracking technology with high position resolution, high speed, low price and selectable communication protocols. The PTZ employs powerful IR lights as aux lighting for low light and even total dark areas. It is widely used in surveillance system as unattended CCTV device.
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South, West, North East, North West, South East and South West) can be displayed. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) A camera is intended to provide clear images even under back light circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively, when there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of view. WDR enables the capture and display of both bright areas and dark areas in the same frame, in a way that there are details in both areas, i.e.
Auto Cruise The preset position is programmed to be recalled in sequence. This feature is called auto cruise. Up to 30 presets can be saved in each cruise tour. Patterns A pattern is a saved, repeating, series of pan, tilt, zoom and preset functions that can be recalled with a command from a controller or automatically by a programmed function (alarm action or park action or power-up action).
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Tilt Range -5°~ +94°(Auto flip) Tilt Speed 0.05º~120º /s Preset Preset Precision ±0.1° Auto Cruise Auto switch from 0 to 30preset positions sequentially Pattern Scan 4 routes Zones 8 Zones Alarm Input 2 Channels Alarm Output 1 Channel IR Version IR Wave Length 850nm IR Range...
INSTALLATION This section contains detailed instructions for installing the camera. These instructions assume that the installer has a good knowledge of installation techniques and is capable of adopting safe installation methods. 3.1. DIMENSIONS 3.1.1. PREPARATION Before the installation, please make sure the PTZ camera will run well. Connect the cables of video (to video display), RS-485 (to control device) and power.
Set the switch as per the table in ANNEX; Fix the switch cover. Make sure it is well sealed. 3.1.3. INSTALLATION Step 1. Connect the 6Pin connector to the connection base of the PTZ; Step 2. Fix the flange to the housing with M8 socket screws. Step 3.
Step 5. Fix the PTZ to the bracket. Step 6. Fix the whole PTZ cameras to the installation place 3.1.4. CABLE CONNECTIONS When installing outdoors, make sure installation is properly sealed to keep moisture out. 8 / 42...
OPERATION GUIDE 4.1. OPERATION AT POWER UP The camera employs the default settings the first time it is switched on. Changes to the settings will be permanently stored and will be made available the next time the camera is switched on. You can return to the default settings by means of the appropriate menu option at any time.
syntax is identified by a corresponding key on our control panel. Words can be enclosed in round brackets, square brackets or no brackets. Three digit decimals are never enclosed in brackets. The following words only can be used: PRESET, CALL, ESC, OPEN, CLOSE, NEAR, FAR, ZOOM OUT, ZOOM IN, CAM, MON, SCAN, ENTER.
Panning (horizontal) Tip the joystick rightwards to turn the camera horizontally clockwise and tip it leftwards to turn it anticlockwise. If no advanced options are set (e.g. range limits set enabled), the camera can be turned continuously without interruptions. The pan span may be limited between two angles in DOME SETTING1 > MOTION > MANUAL LIMIT. Tilting (vertical) Tip the joystick upwards to turn the camera vertically upwards and tip it downwards to turn the camera downwards.
Refer to the specific section for additional details on IRIS opening adjustment 4.4.5. PRESET POSITIONS PROGRAMMING AND RECALLING The camera can store up to 256 panning, tilting and zooming configurations (called preset positions) which can be recalled at any time. The manual focusing and IRIS opening settings cannot be stored. When storing presets, it is important to remember that some are reserved and cannot be either stored or used for positioning the camera.
Press OPEN to enter the selected digit. The entered numbers will be replaced by a “*” symbol on the screen for privacy. Select ENTER and press OPEN to access the first level menu after entering all the digits correctly. The default password is “1111”. It is advisable to change the default password to prevent intrusions.
DISPLAY SETUP PRESET LABEL ZONE LABEL ZOOM P/T DEG DOME LABEL CRUISE TRACKING EVENT LABEL TIME DATE COMPASS <LABEL POSITION> TEMPERATURE BACK EXIT Screen 4: Display Setup Option Value Explanation Show or hide presetting labels (max. 64). PRESET LABEL ON/OFF Show or hide zone labels.
DOME SETTINGS1 <CAMERA> <MOTION> <POWER UP> <PRESETS> <PATTERNS> <ZONES> <CLEAR SET> TOTAL PRESETS NUMBER BACK EXIT Screen 6: Dome Settings 1 Option Value Explanation Camera parameter programming submenu (refer to Section CAMERA 4.5.3.1). Camera motion parameter programming submenu (refer to Section MOTION 4.5.3.2).
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PROGRAM AE CONTROL AE MODE AUTO LOW LIGHT LIMIT 1/50 IRIS LEVEL F2.0 AGC LEVEL BRIGHT LEVEL 0DB/F2.0 EXPCOM EXPOSURE LEVEL -10.5DB BACK EXIT Screen 8: Program AE Control Option Value Explanation In this mode: The shutter opening time cannot be set and is automatically adjusted.
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Program the exposure compensation amount. This is only EXPOSURE LEVEL -10.5DB ~ +10.5DB accessible when EXPCOM is ON. Table 6 The following items cannot be accessed in if “AE MODE” is set to “AUTO”: LOW LIGHT LIMIT IRIS LEVEL AGC LEVEL BRIGHT LEVEL WHITE BALANCE sub-menu The WHITE BALANCE MENU is used to set the parameters of white balance.
ADDITIONAL SHARPNESS SHARPNESS LEVEL E-FLIP FREEZE FRAME BACK EXIT Screen 11: Additional Option Value Explanation sharpness image adjusted automatically (ON) or to a level defined in the SHARPNESS ON/OFF “SHARPNESS LEVEL” menu. Sharpness can be programmed in the range from 1 to 15 SHARPNESS LEVEL 0 ~ 15 (15 corresponds to maximum sharpness).
The camera goes to preset 1 or preset 8 at the end of the park PRESET 1/PRESET 8 time. The camera performs one of the 4 patterns at the end of the PATTERN 1 ~ 4 park time (command sequence continuously performed). The camera performs a cruise (preset sequence) at the end of the park time: the camera runs a cycle of up to 30 preset CRUISE...
The camera performs an auto scan at the end of power up: the AUTO SCAN camera performs a 360 horizontal scan operation. The camera performs a random scan at the end of power up: the camera performs a random 360° scan pausing for RANDOM SCAN approximately 2”...
PATTERNS PATTERN NUMBER <PROGRAM PATTERN> <CLEAR CURRENT PATTERN> BACK EXIT Screen 16: Patterns A pattern is a sequence of movements and functions which may be stored and repeated manually or automatically. Option Value Explanation This option is used to select a pattern. PATTERN NUMBER 1 ~ 4 This submenu is used to program a pattern (see below).
ZONE NUMBER ZONE LABEL 1 - - - - - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Y Z y z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X a b c d e f g h I j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x CANCEL SPACE...
ALARM NUMBER ALARM ACT NONE ACTIVATE AUX ALARM CONTACT BACK EXIT Screen 22: Alarm Settings Option Value Explanation No action is performed on alarm. NONE The camera performs an auto scan on alarm: the camera AUTO SCAN performs a 360 horizontal scan operation. The camera performs a random scan on alarm: the camera performs a random 360°...
This option is used to program the type of address in current application. ADDR TYPE SOFT, HARD Press the OPEN button and use the joystick to select the value. Press OPEN to confirm. This option shows the hard address number. It is the address ADDR HARD of the DIP Switch.
The entered numbers will be replaced by a “*” symbol on the screen for privacy. Enter all the digits correctly and select ENTER to confirm. During the password change procedure you will be asked to enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter it again for confirmation.
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-5º~45º 15º~92º -5º~55º 25º~92º -5º~65º 35º~92º -5º~75º 45º~92º -5º~85º 55º~92º -5º~95º 70º~92º Table 22 The coordinates shown on the monitor refer to the central point of the monitor (where the diagonals meet). SET WINDOWS submenu This includes the operations needed to position and configure the privacy zones. SET WINDOWS WINDOWS NUMBER <EDIT WINDOW LOCATION>...
Privacy zones can be programmed (and therefore the menu can be opened) in optical zoom situations only. The privacy zone works also in digital zoom conditions. The privacy zone rectangle will move on the screen when panning and tilting. Zooming will expand and contract the rectangle.
CRUISE DWELL TIME<SECS> CRUISE TRACKING PRESET LIST 1 ON 0 OFF 1234567890 <PRESET 1-10> 0110010111 BACK EXIT Screen 32: Cruise The CRUISE function is used to make the camera run a cycle consisting of up to 30 preset positions. This menu item is used to enable each of the preset positions used in the cruise cycle. For the cruise cycle to be effective, the preset positions must be actually stored.
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This option determines the maximum zoom value that the ZOOM SETTING OFF, 1 ~ 18 camera may use for tracking the object. This option determines the time which must elapse before 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, WAIT TIME performing Lost Act after losing a motion in frame. 30, 35, 40 SECONDS This option is used to define the zone in which the camera TRACKING BOUNDARY...
General warnings The tracking function should mainly be used in indoor environments. Provide the best lighting possible in the detection zone: in poor lighting conditions, the inevitable presence of noise on the image makes grayscale variations extremely critical. In poor lighting conditions, the camera may easily lose the tracked object.
This entry is to set the date format. DATE FORMAT Y/M/D, D/M/Y This entry is to set the date of the ptz. SET DATE Table 28 4.5.4.9. EVENT EVENT EVENT NUMBER <EDIT EVENT LABEL> <EDIT EVENT> <CLEAR EVENT> <LIST EVENT> HOLIDAY <EDIT HOLIDAY>...
EDIT EVENT EVENT LABEL EVENT ACTIVE START TIME 00:00 STOP TIME 00:00 EVENT OCCURS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY HOLIDAY EVENT TYPE CRUISE NUMBER SAVE CANCEL EXIT Screen 38: Event Label Option Value Explanation This entry enables or disables the current event. EVENT ACTIVE ON, OFF Program the start time of the current event.
Manual: User manually turns on/off the IR lights and the color or B/W mode of the camera, as per the environmental lighting. Turn on/off IR lights. IR SWITCH ON, OFF Turn the camera into color or B/W mode. CAMERA SWITCH COLOR, B/W Table 31 4.5.5.
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Start pattern 1 CALL ENTER Start pattern 2 CALL ENTER Start pattern 3 CALL ENTER Start pattern 4 CALL ENTER Start park action function CALL ENTER Stop park action function CALL ENTER Start cruise with tracking function CALL ENTER Start vibration correction (only for relative modules) CALL ENTER Set the left limit of the boundary...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Reason Solution Wrong wire connections Check and reconnect wires Wrong or bad power source Change power source Power on normally but no video signal Fuse broken. Change fuse Power cable is disconnected Reconnect power wiring Address, protocol, and baud rate is not Check and set the parameters Pan/Tilt initializing...
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