ACTi VER. 061030 CAM-6500 Instructions for use

IP Indoor High Speed Dome
CAM-6500 series
Ver. 070307
Hardware User’s Manual

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0PRECAUTIONS
1. Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Heed all warnings
All warnings on the product and in the instruction manual should be adhered to.
The symbol indicates the following items, please carefully read the
description next to each symbol.
a. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger
people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
b. The requirements to make this device work, including hardware,
computer settings, network settings, and operation procedures.
c. The tips to make using this device easier, more convenient and more
efficient.
3. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Copyright
This manual is the intellectual property of ACTi and is protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this document maybe reproduced or transmitted for any
purpose by any means including electronic or mechanical without the official written
permission from ACTi.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual for hardware and software are probably registered
trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every care has been taken during writing this manual. Please inform your local office
if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
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typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product
and manuals without prior notice.
FCC/CE Regulation
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Table of Contents
0PRECAUTIONS________________________________________________ 0-1
Copyright__________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Trademarks ________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Liability ___________________________________________________________________ 0-1
FCC/CE Regulation__________________________________________________________ 0-2
1INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________1
1.1 Package Contents _________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Features and Benefits ______________________________________________ 2
1.3 Safety Instructions ________________________________________________ 5
1.4 Physical Description _______________________________________________ 7
1.5 Cable Wiring ____________________________________________________ 11
Cable Wiring and Connection ___________________________________________________11
Alarm Cable Wiring___________________________________________________________12
1.6 Mounting the IP High Speed Dome__________________________________ 13
1.7 Basic Connections ________________________________________________ 14
Appendix A: Speed Dome Installation______________________________________ 15
A-1: Optional Accessories______________________________________________________15
A-2: Ceiling Mount ___________________________________________________________21
A-3: Surface Ceiling Mounting __________________________________________________22
A-4: In-ceiling Mounting_______________________________________________________24
A-5: Ceiling Mount with Straight Tube____________________________________________27
A-6: Wall Mount _____________________________________________________________28
A-6-1 Wall Mounting with Gooseneck Tble ______________________________________28
A-6-2 Wall Box Mounting____________________________________________________29
A-7: Corner Mount ___________________________________________________________30
A-7-1 Corner Standard Mounting Plate __________________________________________30
A-7-2 Corner Thin/Wide Box Mounting _________________________________________31
A-8: Pole Mount _____________________________________________________________32
A-8-1 Pole Thin/Wide Direct Mounting _________________________________________32
A-8-2 Pole Thin/Wide Box Mounting ___________________________________________33
Appendix B: OSD Menu Notes ____________________________________________ 34

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B-1: OSD Display Format ______________________________________________________34
B-2: OSD Setup Menu_________________________________________________________34
B-3: Configuration Menu_______________________________________________________42
B-3-1 DEFAULT CAMERA__________________________________________________43
B-3-2 BACKLIGHT ________________________________________________________43
B-3-3 FOCUS _____________________________________________________________44
B-3-4 APERTURE _________________________________________________________45
B-3-5 AE MODE___________________________________________________________45
B-3-6 WBC MODE _________________________________________________________47
B-3-7 ID DISPLAY_________________________________________________________48
B-3-8 SETUP MENU _______________________________________________________49
B-3-9 SETUP MENU2 (18x MODEL Only)______________________________________52
B-3-10 TITLE DISPLAY ___________________________________________________53
B-3-11 TITLE SETTING ___________________________________________________54
B-3-12 ALARM SETTING _________________________________________________55
B-3-13 HOME SETTING___________________________________________________56
B-3-14 SEQENCE ________________________________________________________58
B-3-15 AUTOPAN ________________________________________________________59
B-3-16 CRUISE __________________________________________________________61
B-3-17 IR FUNCTION (Removable IR Cut) ____________________________________62
B-3-18 ALARM DETECT (18x MODEL Only) _________________________________63
B-3-19 WDR SETTING (23x MODEL Only) ___________________________________64
B-3-20 PRIVACY_________________________________________________________65
B-3-21 TIME FUNCTION __________________________________________________69
B-3-22 SCHEDULE FUNCTION ____________________________________________69
B-3-23 EXIT OSD ________________________________________________________70

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
CAM-6500 series Warranty Card
Product CD Power & A/V Cable
LAN/WAN Cable Alarm Cable
5.4” Transparent Cover Decoration Ring / Fixing Plate
Power Adaptor (Option)
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1.2 Features and Benefits
The IP High Speed Dome is designed to deliver superb performance and
durability with an intelligent and stylish housing. It also provides a realiable
real time images with outstanding image quality (D1, 720x480) at
reasonable bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network. That’s because it
is Ethernet (LAN and WAN) ready and has a powerful ARM9 SoC and the
MPEG-4 compression ASIC inside. In addition, with these powerful
hardware platform, excellent SDK support and powerful respective
apparatuses (eg. the transcoder or control keyboards), this IP high speed
dome is your best choice building up either conventional IP surveillance
system or intelligent IP surveillance system.
The integrated IP high speed dome provides three models:
22x MODEL: 22x optical zoom multiply 12x digital magnifier
18x MODEL: 18x optical zoom multiply 12x digital magnifier/D&N
23x MODEL: 23x optical zoom multiply 12x digital
magnifier/D&N/WDR
zPrecise and Accurate Tracking
Scheduling function, a special feature, enables users to program a
preset point or function (Sequence/Auto/Cruise) automatically actions
in certain period of time. The IP high speed dome provides vaiable
pan/tilt speed ranging from a fast patrol of 400° per second to a
slow ramble of 5° per second with 0.225° pan accuracy for fast
and accurate tracking ability. The 360° endless rotation and -10
°~190° tilt travel makes tracking the object passing directly
beneath the dome. Maximum 256 preset points can be
programmed for precise location of target areas, and you can
also define 8 sequence, 4 auto-pan and 1 cruise rotes for the
camera to operate automatically.
zDay/Night Features
IR cut filter removable ensures 24 hours operation (18x MODEL/23x

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MODEL)
zLow-Light Application
Digital Slow Shutter and Electronic Shutter functions are provided for
clear and high quality image. The minimum illumination is 0.01 Lux.
zPerfect Contrast Solution for High Image Quality
Wide Dynamic Range function is a salient features incorporated to fit
your needs (23x MODEL)
zPrivacy Mask for Privacy Protection
There is up to 24 privacy zones of camera view programmable. This is
specially designed to avoid any intrusive monitoring at specific region.
zReal-time MPEG-4 Compression
With hardware MPEG-4 compression chip inside, the composite video
inputs can be efficiently compressed into MPEG-4 bit stream without
any delay. The ASIC base compression engine can support not only
CIF, but also FULL D1 image resolution.
zQoS Enabled Video Streaming
For real-time video streaming requirements, the IP high speed dome
implemented the 802.1Q features inside the SoC as the streaming
engine to make sure the video streaming package is forwarded faster
than normal TCP/UDP packet.
zAutomatic Frame Rate Control
The IP high speed dome supports automatic/manual streaming frame
rate control, especially for multiple clients concurrent access the same
video stream in different network bandwidth.
zDigital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded” function is to embed the
recording time in the MPEG bit stream. Therefore, each image frame
has its respective time when it was recorded. It is very useful when
users want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain time
intervals.
zBuild-in LAN and WAN (Low Latency PPPoE Supported) Ports

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The IP high speed dome provides two RJ-45 connectors. One is WAN
and the other is LAN. The WAN port connects to the internet and LAN
port connects to the local network. Since the internet’s bandwidth is
very critical, the WAN port is equipped with a low latency PPPoE
(Point-to-Point over Ethernet) which has excellent transmission speed
and enables the IP high speed dome to connect to an ADSL or a cable
modem.
zDDNS Supported
The IP high speed dome supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name
Server), users can set the IP high speed dome at a virtual domain name
(such as cam1.Taipei.xxx) at dynamic IP. Everyone can use the virtual
domain name to view the video anywhere that has the access to the
internet.
zBuild-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each IP high speed
dome can be set up to 3 detection areas. By tuning the object size and
sensitivity, it is very reliable to fit into your environment. Besides,
hardware motion detection delivers better sensitivity and respond faster
than software motion detection.
zBundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the IP high speed dome, a powerful
surveillance program is included in the package and is totally free to
use. Users can easily utilize the existing PC to be a digital video
recorder. Schedule recording and manual recording keep every
important image recorded in the local hard disk. Reliable and accurate
motion detection with instant warning makes you responsive in every
condition. Quick and simple search and playback function lets you
easily find the images you want.
zSoftware Development Kit Support
The IP high speed dome can be integrated or controlled by user’s
application program through the Streaming Library or ActiveX control.
With its high level programming interface, software developer’s time
and efforts to is highly reduced.
zDynamic Dome Configuration
Flexible indoor/outdoor mountings. You may find a support package
for getting familiar with IP high speed dome’s mounting kits. Please
visit our web site, and get the support package document TS-00004.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
zDon’t use the power supply with other voltages
This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments /
personnel, if you use a power supply with different voltage than the
one included with this device. All warranty of this product will be
voided in the situations above.
zDon’t open the housing of the product
zCleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
zAttachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
zWater and Moisture
Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool and the like.
zDon’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
zOnly install this device and the power supply in a dry place
protected from weather
zServicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
zDamage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
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1. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
product.
3. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water directly.
4. If the video product does not operate normally by following the
operating Instructions in this manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment . Other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
video product to its normal operation.
zSafety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
video product is in proper operating condition.

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1.4 Physical Description
Indoor High Speed Dome Bottom
1. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable
Step 2: Press and continue to hold the Reset Button. Reconnect
the power cable while continuing to hold the reset button.
Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed around 6 seconds,
release the reset button. The unit will start up with factory default
settings.
2. Communication Switch Setting
The table below shows the function of each pin within the
Communication Switch.
Communication Switch Pin 1
Pin 2 RS-232 Setting (Reserved)
Pin 3 Termination

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Pin 4 Line Lock
Pin 5 System Initialization (for
upgrade)
Pin 6 Reserved
RS-232 is reserved for internal use only; The Pin 3 and Pin 4, they
are used for termination and Link Lock adjustment respectively.
The Pin 5 is mainly used for return to factory default of camera
setting.
3. Dome ID Setting
Use the switch to change your speed dome ID by turning the
arrow to the desired number respectively. For instance, if the
speed dome ID is 123, the ID switch should be set as below:
centesimal decimal single digit
d
o
4. Dome Control Protocol
Protocol is a specific set of rules, procdures used for data
communications. Basing on the protocol of your management
software that you are going to use. Use the switch to set your
dome control protocol and the baud rate. Refer to table below and
turn the arrow to choose a protocol for your speed dome.
Switch No. Protocol Baud Rate
01 Pelco D 2400
02 Pelco P 4800
07 DSCP 9600
11 Pelco D 4800
12 Pelco D 9600
13 Pelco P 2400
NOTE: No two speed domes should be given the same ID, or
communication conflict may occur.
NOTE: The number “0” should locate upwards as shown in
above diagram for correct switch definition.

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14 Pelco P 9600
Select protocol: Pelco D, with switch no. 01 and baud rate 2400,
for instance, the ID switch should be set as below:
decimal single digit
5. 16 Pin Connector for LAN/WAN
The LAN/WAN cable (shown as the figure below) is shipped
with IP high speed dome. Please find it in the accessory bag.
6. 22 Pin Connector
A 50cm data cable (shown as the figure below) is shipped with IP
high speed dome. Please find it in the accessory bag.
The 22-pin connector definition is listed as below.
No. Pin Cable
1 AC 24-1/DC GND 20AWG
2 Alarm Pin (Not wired)
3 AC 24-2/DC 12(+) 20AWG
4 Alarm Pin (Not wired)
5 FG 20AWG
6 Alarm Pin (Not wired)
7 T+
8 R- 24AWG

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9 T-
10 R+
11~20 Alarm Pin (Not wired)
21 VGND
22 Video 24AWG
P
Power Input
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
Wiring Indication
of Power Adapter
1 AC24V AC 24V of Power Input Brown
2 E-GND E-Ground Pin of Power Input Green/Yellow
3 AC24V AC 24V of Power Input Blue
Power Adpater
NOTE: For alarm connection, please refer to section 1.5
Cable Wiring.

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1.5 Cable Wiring
Cable Wiring and Connection
Users may need to do cable wiring when connecting alarm input and
output devices. The table follows will illustrate the way to wire cords
into the connector housing (shown in the figures below).
Insert the terminal into the pin
holes on the connector
housing, with the hook
outward, as indicated in the
figure.
To unlock the terminal, press
the hook, as indicated in the
figure, with a proper tool and
pull it out gently.

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Alarm Cable Wiring
The alarm pins are serviceable for connecting alarm input and output
devices, such as alarm sensors, sirens or flashing lights with the
surveillance system. The table shown as follows lists the definition of
alarm pins on the 22-pin connector.
Pin Definition
2 ALM NC
4 ALM NO
6 ALM COM
11 ISOG
12 ALM-1
13 ALM-3
14 ALM-2
15 ALM-4
16 ALM-5
17 ALM-6
18 ALM-7
19 ALM-8
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1.6 Mounting the IP High Speed Dome
Generally, there are three kinds of ceiling mounting methods: surface mount,
in-ceiling mount, and mounting with straight tube. The surface mounting kit is
shipped with IP high speed dome. For more detailed information, please refer to
Appendix A.
Surface ceiling mount
(cables exposed)

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1.7 Basic Connections
Follow the procedures below to connect the IP high speed dome to the
respective apparatuses.

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Appendix A: Speed Dome Installation
Basing on user’s installation environments, the dome can be installed on ceiling, on
wall or on pole. In the following section, various indoor speed dome installation
accessories, installation methods and installation procedures will be described in
detail.
A-1: Optional Accessories
Surface Ceiling Mount
For Surface Ceiling use. Height: 21.4mm ; Diameter of the three holes: 4.5mm ; Diameter of the
bracket: 158mm
In-Ceiling Mount
For in-ceiling Installation use. Height: 170 mm (6.7 inches); Diameter: 180 mm (7.1 inches); 0.5
kg (1.1 lbs)