ALFAtron ALF-10X-CAM User manual

ALFATRON ALF -10X-Cam

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ALFATRON ALF -10X-Cam
HD Color Video Camera
User Manual
Attention
1．Usage
To prevent this product or products connected to it from being damaged, please use it within its
prescribed scope of use.
1) Keep the device away from liquids and humid environments.
2) To prevent electrical shock, do not open the main enclosure; only qualified technicians may
install or maintain the device.
3) Do not use the device beyond the scope of its temperature, humidity or power supply
specification.
4) When cleaning the camera lens, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. In the case of stubborn dirt,
clean the lens gently with a mild detergent. Do not use strong or corrosive detergent, as it
may scratch the lens and thus affect the image.
2．Electrical safety
Installation and use of this product shall be in strict accordance with safety standards for

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electricity.
3．Handle with care
Avoid heavy pressure, strong vibrations or immersion during transportation, storage and
installation.
4．Power supply
This product uses a 12V DC power supply.
5．Install with caution
1)Do not forcefully rotate the camera, this could cause a mechanical malfunction.
2)This product should be placed on a stable desktop or other horizontal surfaces. Do not install
the product on uneven surfaces, this may display a skewed image.
3)When installing the camera, use the four double faced adhesive pads at the bottom for fixing.
4)This products casing is constructed from organic materials. Do not expose it to any liquid, gas
or solids which may corrode the exterior.
5)During installation, ensure that there are no obstacles within rotation range of the camera.
6)Do not power on before all the applicable cables are connected.
6．Do not dismantle the product without permission
This product contains no parts which can be maintained by the user. Any damage arising from
dismantling the product by user without permission will not be included in warranty.
7．Magnetic field interference
Magnetic fields under a specific frequency may affect this product image as this is Class A
product.

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Content
1. FAST INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................6
1.1 CAMERA INTERFACE EXPLANATION..........................................................................................6
1.2 POWER-ON INITIAL CONFIGURATION........................................................................................6
1.3 VIDEO OUTPUT..............................................................................................................................6
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................10
2.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................10
2.1.1 PRODUCT MODEL..............................................................................................................10
2.1.2 DIMENSION..........................................................................................................................11
2.1.3 ACCESSORY.........................................................................................................................11
2.2 MAIN FEATURES............................................................................................................................12
2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................13
2.4 INTERFACE INSTRUCTION...........................................................................................................16
2.4.1 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.......................................................................................................16
2.4.2 RS-232 INTERFACE..............................................................................................................17
3. APPLICATION INSTRUCTION.................................................................................................................19
3.1 VIDEO OUTPUT...............................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 POWER-ON INITIAL CONFIGURATION...............................................................................19
3.1.2 VIDEO OUTPUT.....................................................................................................................19
3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................20
3.2.1 KEYS INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................20
3.2.2 APPLICATIONS......................................................................................................................21
3.3 MENU SETTING...............................................................................................................................24
3.3.1 MAIN MENU...........................................................................................................................24
3.3.2 SYSTEM SETTING................................................................................................................24
3.3.3 CAMERA SETTING................................................................................................................25
3.3.4 P/T/Z.......................................................................................................................................29
3.3.5 VIDEO FORMAT.....................................................................................................................29
3.3.6 VERSION...............................................................................................................................30
3.3.7 RESTORE DEFAULT.............................................................................................................30
4. NETWORK CONNECTION......................................................................................................................32

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4.1 CONNECTING MODE....................................................................................................................32
4.2 IE LOG IN.......................................................................................................................................35
4.2.1 WEB CLIENT.....................................................................................................................35
4.2.2 PREVIEW..........................................................................................................................35
4.2.3 PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................36
4.2.4 CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................36
4.2.5 VIDEO CONFIGURATION................................................................................................ 37
4.2.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................40
4.2.7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................41
4.2.8 LOGOUT............................................................................................................................42
4.2.9 WIRELESS NETWORK.....................................................................................................43
5. SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL...............................................................................................43
5.1 VISCA PROTOCOL LIST..............................................................................................................43
5.1.1 CAMERA RETURN COMMAND........................................................................................43
5.1.2 CAMERA CONTROL COMMAND.....................................................................................44
5.1.3 INQUIRY COMMAND........................................................................................................47
5.2 PELCO-D PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST....................................................................................50
5.3 PELCO-P PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST....................................................................................51
6. CAMERA MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................... 52
6.1 CAMERA MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... .52
6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................... .52
7. LIMITED WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………………………….… .54

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1. Quick Installation
1.1 Camera Interface Explanation
Photo 1.1 Interface of U3+HDMI Model
Interface of U3+HDMI Model：
1、Camera Lens 4、Locating Hole 7、HDMI Interface
2、Remote Controller Receiver
Light
5、RS232 Control Interface (input) 8、USB3.0 Interface
3、Tripod Screw Hole 6、LAN Interface 9 、DC12V Input Power Supply
Socket
1.2 Power on initial configuration
1) Power on: Connect DC12V power supply adapter with power supply socket.
2) Initial configuration: Power indicator lights up and remote-control receiver light blinks, camera head moves
from bottom left to bottom right, and then goes to the ‘Home’ position (center), while the camera self-tests
aperture. When remote control receiver light stops blinking, the self-checking is completed.
Note:
1. The default address of the remote controller is the 1# address.
2. If you set preset 0, when Power on self-test is completed, the camera automatically moves to the preset 0
position.
1.3 Video Output
1)Video Output from LAN
a. Network Cable Connection Port: No.6 in Figure1.1

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b. Webpage Login: Open your browser and enter 192.168.5.163 in the address bar (factory default);
press Enter to enter the login page; click on the “player is not installed, please download and install!"
and follow the installation steps for installation. Then enter the user name admin and password admin
(factory default); press Enter to enter the preview page; users can carry out PTZ control, video
recording, playback, configuration and other operations.
2) HDMI Video Output
a. HDMI Video Cable Connection: No.7 in Figure1.1
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via HDMI video cable; video output is available after camera self-
tests.
3)USB3.0 video output
a. USB3.0 video cable connection: No.8 in figure1.1
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via USB3.0 video cable, open video display software, select image
device, and then the video output will be available.
4) USB3.0 compatible with USB2.0 output
a. USB3.0 video cable connection: No.8 in Figure1. 1
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via USB3.0 video cable, open video display software, select image
device, and then the video output will be available.
Note: USB2.0 output and USB3.0 output is the same interface.

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1.4 Bracket mount
Note: Bracket can only be wall mounted or mounted upside down on a concrete wall but it cannot be installed
on plasterboard.
1) Wall mount step

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2. Upside down mount step

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2. Product overview
2.1 Product Introduction
2.1.1 Product Model
There are two main series according to different video formats, lens optical zooms, output interfaces and remote-control modes.
Model NO.X—XXX—XXX—XX
IR ---IR Remote Controller
WR---Wireless Remote Controller
U3+HDMI---USB 3.0 and HDMI Interface
10---10x Optical Zoom Lens
S---1080P60 Downward Compatibility
M---1080P30Downward Compatibility
Please refer to corresponding features in this manual.

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2.1.2 Dimension
Figure 2.2 Camera dimension
2.1.3 Accessory
When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included:
Model
NO.
Configuratio
n U3+HDMI Series
Accessor
y
Standard
Power adapter 1 piece
RS232 cable 1 piece
USB3.0 cable 1 piece
User manual 1
Double-side glue shim
Warranty card 1 piece
IR Remote controller 1 piece
Wireless controller 1 piece
Wall mounting bracket(optional)
Upside-down mounting bracket(optional)
Optional

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2.2 Main Features
The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution and
impeccable color rendition. It supports H.265/H.264 encoding which makes video motion fluent and clear even with less than ideal
bandwidth conditions.
1.Superb High-definition Image: It employs 1/2.8 inch high quality CMOS sensor. Resolution is up to 1920x1080 with frame rate
up to 60 fps.
2.Various Optical Zoom Lens: It has10X optical zoom lens.
3.3. Leading Auto Focus Technology: Leading auto focus algorithm makes lens a fast, accurate and stable auto-focusing.
4. Low Noise and High SNR: Low Noise CMOS effectively ensures high SNR of camera video.
Advanced 2D/3D noise reduction technology is also used to further reduce the noise, while ensuring image sharpness.
5.Quiet PTZ: By adopting a high accuracy step driving motor mechanism, it works quietly and moves smoothly and quickly to
designated position.
6.Multi-Format Video Outputs: support HDMI and USB3.0.
7. Multiple Video compression: Support H.265/H.264 video compression
8. Audio Input Interface
Support 16000,32000,44100,48000 sampling frequency and AAC,MP3,G.711A audio coding.
9. Multiple Network Protocol
Support ONVIF, RTSP and RTMP protocols and support RTMP push mode, easy to link streaming media server (Wowza,FMS)
10. Multiple Remoter Control
User can choose to use IR remoter or wireless remoter according to the working environment. The 2.4G wireless remoter will not
be affected by angle, distance or infrared interference. Supports remote signal pass through function, which is convenient for
back-end use.
11. Low-power sleep function: Support low-power sleep/wake up, the consumption is lower than 400mW under sleep mode
12. Multiple Control Protocols: Support VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P and support auto-recognize protocol.
13. RS-232 Cascade Function: Series support RS-232 cascade function which is convenient for installing.
14. 255 Presets Positions: Up to 255 presets (10 presets by remoter).
15. Wide Application: Tele-education, Lecture capture, Webcasting, Videoconferencing, Tele-training, Tele-medicine, Interrogation
and Emergency command systems.
2.3 Technical specification
Model 10X

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Camera Parameter
Optical
Zoom
10X, f＝4.7～47mm
Sensor 1/2.8-inch-high quality HD CMOS sensor
Effective
Pixels
Video
Format
16:9 2.07 megapixel
HDMI
video format
1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97
U3 interface video format
1)U3:1920X1080P60/50/30/25;1280X720P60/50/30/25;960X540P30;640X360P
30;640X480P30;352X288P30;960X540P30;
2)U3 compatible with U2: 960X540P30; 640X360P30; 1280X720P10/15;
720X576P50; 720X480P60; 640X480P30; 352X288P30.
View Angle 6.43°(tele)--64.2°(wide)
Digital
Zoom
5X
Minimum
Illumination
0.5Lux (F1.8, AGC ON)
DNR 2D & 3D DNR
White
Balance
Auto / Manual/ One Push/ 3000K/ 4000K/5000K/6500K
Focus Auto/Manual/ One Push
Aperture Auto/Manual
Electronic
Shutter
Auto/Manual
BLC ON/OFF
WDR OFF/ Dynamic level adjustment
Video
Adjustment
Brightness, Color, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, B/W mode, Gamma curve
SNR >55dB
Input/Output Interface
Video
Interfaces
HDMI Model：HDMI, LAN, RS232(INPUT), A-IN
HDMI Model：USB3.0, HDMI, LAN, RS232(INPUT)
Image
Code
Dual stream output

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Stream
Image
Output
Multiple
Code
Source
Dual Code Source output (HDMI/USB3.0, LAN )
Video
Compressio
n Format
H.264,H.265
Control
Protocol VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P; Baud Rate: 115200/9600/4800/2400bps
Audio Input
Interface Double track 3.5mm linear input;
Audio
Output HDMI
Audio
Compressio
n Format
AAC、MP3、G.711A
HD IP
Interface 100M IP port(100BASE-TX)
Network
Protocol
RTSP/RTMP, ONVIF, GBT28181; Support IP Visca control protocol; Distance
update, Distance restart, Distance reset
Control
Interface RS232
Control
protocol VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P；Boad Rate：115200/9600/4800/2400
Power
Interface HEC3800 outlet (DC12V)
Supply
Adapter
AC110V-AC220V to DC12V/1.5A
Input
Voltage
DC12V±10%
Input
Current
1A(Max)
Consumptio
n
12W (Max)

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PTZ Parameter
Pan
Rotation
±135°
Tilt Rotation -30°～+30°
Pan Control
Speed
0.1 -60°/sec
Tilt Control
Speed
0.1-30°/sec
Preset
Speed
Pan: 60°/sec, Tilt: 30°/sec
Preset
Number
255 presets (10 presets by remote controller)
Other Parameters
Store
Temperatur
e
-10
℃
～+60
℃
Store
Humidity
20% - 95%
Working Te
mperature
-10
℃
～+50
℃
Working
Humidity
20% - 80%
Dimension 151.2mmX152.5mmX126.7mm
Weight 1.4KG
Using
Environmen
t
Indoor
Accessory power supply, remote, manual, warranty card
Optional
Accessory
Bracket

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2.4 Interface Instruction
2.4.1 External Interface
1) External interface of USB3.0+HDMI: HDMI Output, USB3.0 Output, LAN, DC12V Power Interface.
Figure 2.5 USB3.0+HDMI model external interface diagram
2.4.2 RS-232 Interface

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1) RS-232C interface specification as shown below
Computer or keyboard and camera connection method
Camera WindowsDB-9
1.DTR
1.DCD
2.DSR
2.RXD
3.TXD
3.TXD
4.GND
4.DTR
5.RXD
5.GND
6.GND
6.DSR
7.IR OUT
7.RTS
8.NC
8.CTS
9.RI
2) RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Definition
NO. Port
Definition
1 DTR
Data Terminal Ready
2 DSR
Data Set Ready
3 TXD
Transmit Data
4 GND
System Ground
5 RXD
Receive Data
6 GND
System Ground
7 IR OUT
IR Commander Signal
8 NC
No Connection

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3) RS232 (DB9) Port Definition
4) VISCA networking as shown below:
Camera cascade connection method
Camera 1 Camera 2
1.DTR 1.DTR
2.DSR 2.DSR
3.TXD 3.TXD
4.GND 4.GND
5.RXD 5.RXD
6.GND 6.GND
7.IR OUT 7.OPEN
8. NC 8.OPEN
3. Application Instruction
NO. Port
Definition
1 DCD
Data Carrier Detect
2 RXD
Receive Data
3 TXD
Transmit Data
4 DTR
Data Terminal Ready
5 GND
System Ground
6 DSR
Data Set Ready
7 RTS
Request to Send
8 CTS
Clear to Send
9 RI
Ring Indicator

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3.1 Video Output
3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration
Upon connecting the power, the camera will initialize configuration and the IR indicator light will be flashing. When the camera returns
to the HOME position (middle position for P/T) and lens finishes zooming in and out, the auto-testing is completed, and IR led will
stop flashing. If the preset 0 is set, camera will rotate to the 0 preset position after initial configuration.
3.1.2 Video Output
Connect to the video output cable: the user selects the output mode.
Figure 2.4.1 is for your reference (output interface)
1) Network output: connect this product and your computer via a network cable, open the web browser, enter the camera IP
address (factory default 192.168.5.163) in the address bar. Proceed to the login page and input the user name and password
(factory default username is “admin”), finally enter the preview page and the image should now be displayed.
(Note: If you forget your user name, password, IP address, you can manually restore the default by the remote controller key
combination * #)
2) USB3.0 output: Connect this product with computer USB3.0 interface (blue), open the Device Manager to see whether there is
an image device and whether the Universal Serial Bus controllers recognize USB3.0 device. After properly identified, open the
software, choose the image device and then it will output the image.
3) USB3.0 compatible with USB2.0 output: Connect this product with computer USB2.0 interface (black), open the Device
Manager to see whether there is an image device and whether the Universal Serial Bus controllers recognize USB3.0 device.
After properly identified, open the software, choose the image device and then it will output image.
4) HDMI output: Connect HDMI cable from camera to monitor / Projector or TV and select appropriate input of display device.

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3.2 Remote Controller
3.2.1 Keys Instruction
1. Standby Key
After a 3-second long press, the camera will step into standby mode. Long press for 3
seconds again, the camera will self-test and back to HOME position. (Note: If power-on
mode is turned on and Preset 0 is set, and there is no operation within 12 seconds, it will
automatically point to the specified preset position.
2. Camera Address Selection
Select the camera address which requires control.
3. Number Key
Set or run 0-9 presets
4. *, # Key
Key combination use
5. Focus Control Key
Auto Focus: Enter auto focus mode.
Manual Focus: The camera focus mode is manual
Switch the camera focus mode to manual focus by pressing [focus +] or [focus -] to adjust.
6. Zoom Control Key
Zoom＋: Lens near
Zoom－: Lens far
7. Set or Clear Preset key:
Set Preset: Set preset key + 0-9 number key:
Clear Preset key: Clear preset key + 0-9 number key
8. Pan/Tilt Control Key
Press Key: Up
Press Key: Down
Press Key: Left
Press Key: Right
“HOME” Key: Return to the middle position or enter the next level menu
9. BLC Control Key
Back Light ON / OFF: Turn on or off the back light