AIDA GEN3G-200 User manual

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Version 1.0 / April 2020
3G-SDI/HDMI FULL HD
Gen-lock Camera
OPERATION GUIDE
GEN3G-200

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WARNING
To prevent damage which may result in re or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
1. Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specied in the specication sheet. Using any other adapter could cause re,
electrical shock, or damage to the product.
2. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion,cause excessive heat or re
3. Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause excessive heat or re.
4. Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. Insecure connection may cause re.
5. When installing the camera, fasten it securely and rmly. A falling camera may cause personal injury.
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CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage consisting a risk of electric shock
is present within this unit.
PRECAUTION
This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal items, etc.) or containers lled with water on top of the camera. Doing so may
cause personal injury due to re, electric shock, or falling objects.
7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause re or electric shock.
8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service
center. Continued use in such a condition may cause re or electric shock.
9. . If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.
10. When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product. Doing so may cause re or electric shock
Please read this Operation Guide before installing and using the camera & retain this copy for your reference.
1. Always follow the instructions in the operations guide when applying power. Fire and equipment damage can occur if power is
applied incorrectly. For the correct power supply,refer to the specications page.
2. Do not use camera if fumes, smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the camera, or if it seems not functional correctly.
Disconnect the power source immediately and consult with your supplier.
3. Do not use the camera in extreme environments where high temperatures or high humidity exists. Use the camera under
conditions where temperatures are between 32°F ~ 104°F, and humidity is below 90%.
4. If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor transformer or audio speakers the magnetic eld generated
may interfere with or distort the image.
5. Try to avoid uorescent light reections, unstable light conditions, direct pointing toward the sun. Use caution when operating the camera
in the vicinity of spotlights or other bright lights and light reecting objects.
6. To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to strong shock or vibration.
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PRECAUTION

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GEN3G-200

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L- Left |R- Right |U- Up |D- Down |- Select
• 2.1 Megapixel CMOS progressive sensor provides superb image quality and excellent color reproduction.
• SMPTE 292M & 424M standard high denition video format including 59.94Hz.
• ‘Self-Adaptive’ resolution and frame rate feature allows camera to self-adopt to the external reference sync signal.
• Highly compatible with Tri Level reference.
• Versatile, compact and rugged design.
• Built in OSD control button & control via SONY VISCA protocol.
• Embedded audio via SDI & HDMI.
• Wide range of white balance.
• High Dynamic Range & Noise Reduction.
• Simultaneous SDI and HDMI Output.
1. Move the Cursor Up/Down to Choose Menu
To move from item to item in the menu, move the joystick to the Up/Down.
2. Change the Value
To change the value of the selected item, move the joystick to the Left/Right.
3. Shift to the Sub Menu of the Chosen Menu
To go into sub menu, press SEL key. The menu items with always have its sub menu.
FEATURES
MENU OPERATION
MAIN MENU
*WB CONTROL
AE CONTROL
DAY /NIGHT
AUDIO
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
SETUP
RESET
EXIT

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LENS
DC IRIS MANUAL IRIS
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO ATW PUSH MANUAL
EXPOSURE
AUTO SHUTTER PRI. FLICKER-LESS MANUAL
BLACK-LIGHT
SPOT HDR BLC OFF
ACE
DAY/NI GH T
COLOR NIGHT
AUDIO MIC
MIC LINE OFF
GEN-LOCK
MODE, OUTPUT EN, H-SYNC, PHASE SET
IMAGE CONTROL
CONTRAST, SATURATION, MIRROR, FLIP, D-ZOOM
NOISE REDUCTION, GAMMA, FRAME RATE
SETTING
SOFTWARE VERSION, CAM ID, BAUDRATE, LANGUAGE, DEFECT DET
RESET
SPOT HDR BLC OFF
EXIT
OSD MENU
MENU
*LENS DC IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE AUTO
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT

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LENS
DC IRIS
Select “DC IRIS” when using the DC Iris lens (CS/C Mount).
Iris will be controlled by the camera.
MANUAL IRIS
Select “MANUAL IRIS” when using the manual iris lens (CS/C Mount).
Iris needs to be manually set from the lens.
LENS
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
Camera provides a wide range of white balance options.
Check your color temperature before adjusting this mode.
• AUTO : Camera will automatically adjust the white balance if the color temperature
falls within 3,000°K ~ 8,000°K.
• ATW : Wider range of color temperature than “AUTO” mode. Camera will automatically
adjust the white balance if the color temperature falls within 1,900°K ~ 11,000°K.
• PUSH :Push mode is used if “AUTO” or “ATW” cannot produce the proper white balance.
Place a white paper in front of the camera when using the “PUSH” mode to self-adopt.
• MANUAL : Manual mode has “COLOR TEMP”, “RED GAIN”, and “BLUE GAIN” options
for user preferred settings.
* Adjust white balance using “AUTO” and “ATW” modes before using “PUSH” or “MANUAL” modes.
White balance may not work properly if the camera is facing toward a light source.
MENU
*LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE AUTO
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
MENU
LENS DC IRIS
*WHITE BALANCE
BLUE
RED
RETURN
WB BALANCE
*COLOR TEMP 5000K
RED GAIN 32
BLUE GAIN 32
RETURN

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EXPOSURE-AUTO
EXPOSURE
Camera exposure level can be adjusted using four different modes.
• EXP. COMPENSATION : 0~20
Exposure level can be adjusted by the light meter.
• GAIN : AUTO, -3dB ~ +30dB
Electronic brightness can be adjusted by “GAIN” control.
• AGC LIMIT : 0~20
“AGC LIMIT” sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by
Auto Gain Control.
• SHUTTER : OUTDOOR, INDOOR, DE-BLUR Shutter speed is automatically
controlled by the camera.
Select “OUTDOOR” when camera is used in outdoor environment.
Select “INDOOR” when camera is used in indoor environment.
Select “DE-BLUR” when camera is used in indoor environment.
Shutter value is increased and Iris is opened more than “INDOOR” mode.
• AGC LIMIT : OFF, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
“SENS-UP” mode controls the digital slow shutter to allow extra light into the
camera and adjust the picture quality.
AUTO
Auto mode will adjust the exposure level automatically.
Detailed ne tuning options are available under this menu.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
*EXPOSURE AUTO
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
EXPOSURE
*EXP.COMPENSATION 10
GAIN AUTO
AGC LIMIT 13
SHUTTER AUTO
SENS-UP OFF
RETURN

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EXPOSURE-SHUTTER PRI
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER PRI.
Shutter priority mode provides more detailed shutter speed option. All other controls
are tuned for the selected shutter speed.
• EXP. COMPENSATION : 0~20
Exposure level can be adjusted by the light meter.
• GAIN : AUTO, -3dB ~ +30dB
Electronic brightness can be adjusted by “GAIN” control.
• AGC LIMIT : 0~20
“AGC LIMIT” sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by
Auto Gain Control.
• SHUTTER : 1/2 ~ 1/40,000
Shutter speed can be set from this menu.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
*EXPOSURE SHUTTER PRI
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
EXPOSURE
*EXP.COMPENSATION 10
GAIN AUTO
AGC LIMIT 13
SHUTTER 1/9 0
RETURN

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EXPOSURE-FLICKER
EXPOSURE
FLICKER-LESS
Flicker-less mode provides a proper image sensor frequency to match the power
frequency in order to minimize video icker.
• EXP. COMPENSATION : 0~20 ( Exposure level can be adjusted by the light meter )
• GAIN : AUTO, -3dB ~ +30dB
Electronic brightness can be adjusted by “GAIN” control.
• AGC LIMIT : 0~20
“AGC LIMIT” sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by
Auto Gain Control.
• SHUTTER : AUTO ( Shutter speed is automatically controlled by the camera )
* “FLICKER-LESS” mode may not be suitable if camera is used in extreme bright environment.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
*EXPOSURE FLICKER
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
EXPOSURE
*EXP.COMPENSATION 10
GAIN AUTO
AGC LIMIT 13
SHUTTER 1/9 0
RETURN

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EXPOSURE-MANUAL
EXPOSURE
MANUAL
Flicker-less mode provides a proper image sensor frequency to match the power
frequency in order to minimize video icker.
• GAIN : AUTO, -3dB ~ +30dB
Electronic brightness can be adjusted by “GAIN” control.
• SHUTTER : 1/2 ~ 1/40,000
Shutter speed is automatically controlled by the camera.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
*EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
EXPOSURE
*GAIN 2
SHUTTER 1/9 0
RETURN

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BACK-LIGHT
SPOT
“SPOT” is spot metering feature. It will evaluate the light around the focus point.
Focus point can be adjusted by the following menu.
• AE HOR POS
• AE VER POS
• AE WIDTH
• AE HEIGHT
BACK-LIGHT
Camera provides multiple options for BACK-LIGHT requirements.
HDR: LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH
“HDR” reproduces a greater dynamic range for clear view of both bright and dark areas.
BLC: LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH ( “BLC” mode will express darker area brighter.)
ACE: LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH ( “ACE” feature is digital HDR mode. )
It utilizes “GAMMA” and “CONTRAST” to adjust both bright and dark image areas.
* Enabling “BLC” may cause overexposure in bright area.
DAY/NI GH T
COLOR
Select “COLOR” mode to stay in color at all time.
NIGHT
Select “NIGHT” mode to stay in black and white mode.
* “COLOR” mode will not detect infrared light whereas “NIGHT” will detect infrared light for
better visibility during extreme low light conditions.
DAY & NIGHT
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
*BACKLIGH T
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO OFF
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SPECIAL
RESET
EXIT
BACK LIGHT
*BACK LIGHT SPOT
ACE OFF
RETURN
DAY & NIGHT
*MODE D AY (COLO R)
NIGHT COLOR OFF
COLOR BURST OFF
RETURN

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AUDIO MIC
MIC: Camera will receive MIC level audio input by selecting “MIC” mode.
LINE: Camera will receive Line level audio input by selecting “LINE” mode.
• AUDIO LEVEL : -12dB ~ +59dB
Audio level can be manually adjusted from this menu.
• MIC ATTENUATION : ON, OFF
Audio input attenuation can be controlled from this menu to minimize the audio
noise level.
• SAMPLE RATE : 16, 20, 24, 32
Audio sample bit rate can be adjusted from this menu.
• AUDIO LEVEL : -12dB ~ +59dB
Audio level can be manually adjusted from this menu.
• MIC ATTENUATION : ON, OFF
Audio input attenuation can be controlled from this menu to minimize the audio
noise level.
• SAMPLE RATE : 16, 20, 24, 32
Audio sample bit rate can be adjusted from this menu.
AUDIO
Camera supports external analog audio input (3.5mm).
Audio will be embedded to both SDI and HDMI outputs.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
*AUDIO MIC
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SETTING
RESET
EXIT
AU DIO MIC
*AUDIO LEVEL +2 0 d B
MIC ATTENUATION OFF
SAMPLE RATE 24 RATE
RETURN

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GEN-LOCK
GEN-LOCK
Camera is equipped with an external Tri-Level reference signal input for seamless
switching. Up to 3G-SDI reference signal can be accepted and camera will self-adjust
to both resolution and frame rate based on the reference signal.
• MODE
Enable or Disable the external reference signal.
• OUTPUT EN
Enable or Disable the reference signal loop out.
• H-SYNC PHASE
Adjust H-Sync pixel offset for a ne tuning.
• PHASE SET
Enable “PHASE SET” to apply the changes made from “H-SYNC PHASE”.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO MIC
*GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SETTING
RESET
EXIT
GENLOCK
*MODE ON
OUTPUT EN ON
H-SYNC PHASE 0
PHASE SET ON
RETURN

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IMAGE CONTROL
IMAGE CONTROL
Camera provides multiple options to adjust image quality.
• CONTRAST : 0 ~ 64
“CONTRAST” controls the range between dark and bright areas.
• SATUR ATION : 0 ~ 20
“SATURATION” sets the level of color vividness.
• SHARPNESS : 0 ~ 20
Image outline or edges will be clearer and pronounced.
• MIRROR : ON, OFF
Image is rotated horizontally.
• FLIP : ON, OFF
Image is rotated horizontally.
• D.ZOOM : 1.0X ~ 16.0X
Digitally zoom in to an area up to 16 times.
• NOISE REDUCTION : OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH
Reduce noise level at low ambient light.
• GAMMA : LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, STANDARD, STRAIGHT
Gamma curve can be adjusted from this menu.
• FRAME RATE
Camera provides 14 different resolution and frame rate settings.
1080p25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60
1080i50 / 59.94 / 60
720p25 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO MIC
GENLOCK
*IMAGE CONTROL
SETTING
RESET
EXIT
IMAGE CONTROL
*CON TRAST 11
SATUR ATION 10
MIRROR OFF
FLIP OFF
D ZOOM 1.0X
NOISE REDUC TION LOW
GAMMA CORRECT DEFAULT
FRAME RATE HD1080P60
RETURN

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SETTING
SETTING
Camera software and remote control information is under this menu. You can
remotely access the features via RS485.
• SOFTWARE VERSION
Camera software information.
• CAM ID : 0~255
Set camera ID for remote camera control access.
Camera supports SONY VISCA and PELCO protocols.
• BAUDR ATE : 2,400 ~ 115,200
Set baud rate for remote camera control access.
• LANGUAGE :
Camera menu language can be set to either English or Chinese.
• DETECT DET : Camera provides an auto pixel correction.
* Please consult with your authorized dealer or factory before using “DEFECT DET”.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO MIC
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
*SETTING
RESET
EXIT
SETTING
*SOFTA RE VERSION G.0.6.0
CAM ID 1
BAUDRATE 9600
LANGUAGE ENG
DETECT DET ON
RETURN

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RESET
RESET
Camera setting can be defaulted to the “FACTORY” setting.
User can also save the desired setting as the “USER” setting.
CHANGE
Before defaulting the camera setting, make sure to select the desired setting.
• FACTORY
Select “FACTORY” if factory default setting is needed.
• USER : Select “USER” if user saved setting is needed.
• SAVE : To save a user desired setting, Select “USER” from above menu and “SAVE”.
* “FRAME RATE”, “CAM ID”, “BAUDRATE” will not change.
ON
Press the menu button from your controller to set the camera to either
“FACTORY” or “USER”.
Make sure to select the right mode from “CHANGE” before defaulting the camera.
MENU
LENS MANUAL IRIS
WB CONTROL ATW
EXPOSURE MANUAL
BA CKLIGHT
DAY/NIGHT COLOR
AU DIO MIC
GENLOCK
IMAGE CONTROL
SET TING
*RESET
EXIT
REESET
*MODE FACTORY
RESET
SYSTEM INFO
SAVE AS USER
RETURN

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VIDEO
Image Sensor 1/3” inch Progressive CMOS
Sensor Size 5.346mm x 3.003mm (16:9)
Effective Pixels Horizontal: 1920, Vertical: 1080
Pixel Size 2.75 µm x 2.75 µm
Resolution 1080p & 1080i: 1920 x 1080
720p & 720i: 1280 x 720
Resolution Rate 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/ 25p
1080 60i/59.94i/50i
720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/25p
Output HD-SDI/3G-SDI (1 BNC) / HDMI 1.3a
Color Space 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 10bit
Min. Illumination 0.2Lux (Day), 0.1Lux (Night),
0.005Lux (Slow Shutter ON)
White Balance Auto & Manual (9,000 K - 11,000 K)
LENS
Lens CS Mount ( Default 4mm HD Lens )
AUDIO INPUT
Input 3.5mm Analog Audio Input through I/O Cable
Sample Rate 16/24/32 Bits
STANDARD
SMPTE SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
SYNCHRONIZATION
Gen-lock External Tri-Level Input
PHYSICAL
Camera Control RS-485 VISCA, OSD Button
Operation Temp 32° F - 104° F
Dimension 49mm x 49m x 71mm / 1.92” x 1.92” x 2.79”
(With default 4mm Lens)
Weight 180g / 0.39lbs (With default 4mm Lens)
Power 6W at 12VDC (+9 - +15VDC)
*Specication are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATION

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QUESTIONS
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Operating Hours: Mon-Fri | 8:00am – 5:00pm PST

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1. When this crossed-out wheel bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the municipal waste stream in accordance to laws designated by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city ofce, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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 instruc tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter reference in which case the user will be required
to correc t the interference at his own expense.