WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual FEATURES • 1 /3” Sony Super-HAD II CCD The Sony Super HAD II CCD is ideal for low lux illumination, resulting in a clear and crisp image. • V arifocal Auto-Iris Lens This camera features a varifocal lens with a focal length of 3.7-12 mm. The auto-iris function intuitively manages the amount of light passing through the lens for consistent image brightness.
The PS-12DC-1A or WPS-PS multiple output power supplies are recommended. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Wirepath Surveillance offers a wide range of accessories that provide power to the cameras, allow for various mounting options, and make connection to the head end quick and easy.
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WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual WIRING ACCESSORIES In addition to mounts and power supplies, Wirepath offers a full line of accessories to easily send power, audio, and video over 2 conductors of Cat5 wiring back to the head end. Visit www.snapav.com for a complete listing of accessories.
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WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual 3. Mount the Camera A. Mounting directly to a wall or eve: A.1 - Use the Camera base as a template to mark the screw locations. A.2 - Predrill holes in the marked locations. A.3 - Connect the wires from the wall to the Cameras Pigtail and insert them into wall.
WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual SET-UP Operating the OSD Menu • To view the OSD, the OSD Joystick / OSD Joystick / BNC Test Adapter must be connected to a display monitor or WPS-CCTV- TESTER (not included). • The button found on the pigtail provides five separate actions: UP, DOWN, EXIT, ENTER and MENU. • Press the button to enter into the OSD MENU page. • Press UP, DOWN, EXIT (Left) or ENTER (Right) to select items on the menu and begin configuration. OSD Menu Structure Settings have been preconfigured for optimal performance in most applications. If adjusting the settings produces a poor picture, factory reset the camera to restore the original settings (see p.21) Bold indicates factory preset DC, MANUAL...
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WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual OSD Menu Structure cont. (bold indicates factory preset) ON, OFF SPECIAL CAM TITLE MOTION AREA 1, 2, 3, 4 ON, OFF AREA SEL ON, OFF AREA STATE 0-15 (4) HEIGHT 0-15 (4) WIDTH 0-15 (2) LEFT/RIGHT 0-15 (2) TOP/BOTTOM 0-255 (38) DEGREE ON, OFF VIEW...
WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual OSD MENU SETTINGS The camera menu allows for SETUP the adjustment of settings to LENS MANUAL obtain optimal image clarity EXPOSURE and color realism. WHITE BAL. ATW1 BACKLIGHT DAY&NIGHT AUTO Note : If there is a “ ”...
WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual AWCSET Setting This function is ideal for an environment SETUP with the predominance of a single color. LENS MANUAL EXPOSURE For example, when used in a casino and WHITE BAL. AWCSET the camera is pointed to a green table, BACKLIGHT DAY&NIGHT AUTO...
WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual • D N LEVEL: Set the level that the camera switches from color mode to B/W mode. The larger the value, the quicker the camera will switch to B/W mode. • D N DELAY: Set the delay time before the camera switches from color mode to B/W mode.
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WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual PRIVACY Setting PRIVACY Privacy Mask configuration allows the AREA SEL. AREA 1 masking of up to 8 “surveillance-free” AREA STATE HEIGHT -----|--------------32 zones of the picture. For example, this WIDTH -------------|----- 32 may be used for a camera that has a LEFT/RIGHT ---|----------------20 TOP/BOTTOM --------|---------- 16 neighbor’s window in part of the scene.
WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual • NEG. IMAGE: The Negative Image View offers a wider dynamic range and preserves most detail as it displays data exactly as the CCD sees it. Select ON for the Negative Image View mode to reproduce images with the most light intensity and color information.
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WPS-550-BUL-A Installation Manual The color of the picture is not correct • Check White Balance and Color (Red / Blue) settings. • Reset the camera to factory default settings Screen flickers continuously • Check the camera location to make sure it is not pointing directly towards the sun or bright light source • Check if the flickerless control is set correctly; proper settings should reflect required refresh rates. • Reset the camera to factory default settings AGC settings are not available • DAY&NIGHT Mode is set to AUTO. To enable AGC control change DAY&NIGHT to EXT, Color or B/W RS-485 communication failure • Check whether the RS-485 polarity is connected correctly to the RS-485 port.
This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modified, disassembled or improperly installed. Products to be repaired under this warranty must be returned to Wirepath™ Surveillance or a designated service center with prior notification and an assigned return authorization number (RA). CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Phone: (866) 838-5052 Email: Techsupport@snapav.com...