ALIBI ALI-TS3115R User manual

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What you need
To install the camera, you will need:
• 12 Vdc power source. See Specications for wattage requirement.
• Tools and additional fasteners (may be required) for mounting the camera
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Video and power extension cable
• Compatible HD-TVI DVR or HD-TVI video setup monitor (optional)
Installation
Before installation:
• Make sure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.
• Check the specication of the products for the installation environment.
• Make sure that the wall or the ceiling is strong enough to withstand 3 times the weight of the camera.
• To avoid re or shock hazard, use only UL listed power supplies. Verify that the power supply will
provide the rated voltage and wattage for the camera. See the Specications section.
During installation:
• Camera Lens: Handle the camera carefully to prevent scratching or soiling the lens. If the lens or IR
array shield becomes soiled, clean it only with approved products. See the Cleaning section.
• Power supply: Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable includes two connectors:
—Button Switch: Reserved for futue use.
—Video BNC connector: For transmission of the video signal across a coax (75 Ω) extension
cable to an HD-TVI compatible recorder.
—Power connector: When applying power, observe the power polarity. See the picture to the
left for the connector polarity conguration.
Mounting the camera
An ALI-TS3115R camera can be mounted directly to a wall or ceiling, or with a junction box. The surface
should support at least three times the weight of the camera and junction box (if used). The video/power
drop cable from the camera can be routed either through mounting surface or through a cable channel in
the mounting base.
• Mounting the camera directly to a wall or ceiling
Typical ceiling mounting
NOTE
If mounting the camera on a wall, ensure that the cable channel in the mounting base is down.
If mounting the camera on a ceiling, orient the mounting base so that the cable channel is pointing
away from any source of water, dust, and other contaminates.
1. Using the drill template provided, mark the location of the screws that anchor the mounting base
to the mounting surface. See the note above. If you are routing the drop cable through mounting
surface, also mark the position of the hole for the drop cable.
2. Drill holes for the screws that anchor the base to the mounting surface. The mounting hardware
provided is appropriate for most surfaces. However, depending on the surface materials, more
appropriate fasteners may be required.
3. If routing the drop cable through the mounting surface, drill a 5/8” hole in the middle of the drill
template.
4. Route the drop cable through the hole in the mounting surface, or through the cable channel in the
mounting base, then attach the camera assembly to the surface using the appropriate fasteners.
ALI-TS3115R 5MP HD-TVI Bullet
Camera Quick Installation Guide
The ALIBI ALI-TS3115R indoor/outdoor bullet cameras include a high sensitivity sensor with the ability to
send HD-TVI format video across standard coaxial cable.
Features
• 5MP Resolution 2560 × 1944 pixels
• 2.8 mm wide angle lens with an 85.5˚eld of view
• 65 foot EXIR 2.0 Smart IR
• Up the Coax (UTC) technology for OSD control
• 2D DNR and D-WDR
• IP67 weather rated housing
• -40° to 140°F temperature range
• Compatible with 5 MP HD-TVI recorders (HD-TVI DVR)
• Can be installed with optional ALI-AJ6 junction box.
Cable channel
Camera body Mounting base
Lens
Adjustable
mounting
bracket
ALI-TS3115R camera
Button
switch*
Cap for
switch cable
12 Vdc power in
HD video BNC connector
Camera drop cable connectors
* Button switch is reserved for future use.
What’s in the box
• Camera assembly
• Mounting hardware
• Drill template
• This instruction guide

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5. Connect the camera drop cable to video and power extension cables as required.
6. Connect the other end of the video extension cable to an HD-TVI compatible video monitoring
device (DVR) digital video recorder.
WARNING
!
Drop cable connectors are not waterproof. Failure of the power or video connector
due to moisture or another contaminant is considered an installation error, which
voids the warranty. If installing this camera in a location such as an overhang, shop,
garage, kitchen, etc. where high humidity or dust is present, seal these connections
adequately.
7. Connect the other end of the power extension cable to a 12 Vdc power source. Observe the polarity
of the cable shown in the photo on page 1 of this guide.
• Mounting the camera with a junction box
The ALI-AJ6 junction box is shown below. It can be attached to a wall or ceiling. Video and power
extension cables can be routed in through the opening in the back of the box or through the conduit
coupling, and attached to the camera drop cables inside the enclosure.
Front
Front
plate
Box
Conduit
coupling/
cable
channel
Back
“UP”
label
Holes for
mounting
screws (3) Holes for
mounting
base
screws (6)
To use the junction box:
1. Remove the ALI-AJ6 front plate from the box by removing the three screws (see above).
2. Attach the front plate to the camera mounting base using three screws. If the box will be wall
attached to a wall, ensure that the “UP” label on the mounting plate is at the top of the camera, and
the cable channel in the camera mounting base is toward the bottom of the camera.
3. Using the ALI-AJ6 box as a guide, mark and then drill three holes for the screws that will attach the
box to the wall or ceiling. If the extension cables will be routed into the box through the mounting
surface, also drill a hole for the extension cables.
4. Attach the box to a wall or ceiling with three screws. Ensure that the wall or ceiling will support at
least three times the weight of the camera with the junction box.
5. Route the video and power extension cables into the box.
6. Attach the video and power extension cable to the camera drop cables. Observe the polarity of the
power cable connector as shown on page 1 of this guide.
7. Attach the ALI-AJ6 front plate (with the camera) to the box.
Camera adjustments
1. Apply power to the camera.
2. Verify that video from the camera can be seen on the monitor.
3. While observing video from the camera, loosen the mounting bracket pan lock nut, and elevation
and horizontal line adjustment lock screws, point the camera at your surveillance target, and then
tighten adjustment lock screws and nut to hold the camera in position.
0° ~ 180°
0° ~ 360°
0° ~ 360°
Rotation: Use for horizon
line adjustment
Pan lock
nut: loosen
for pan
adjustment
Tilt: Use for
elevation
adjustment
Step 1. Open the OSD menu
The On Screen Display (OSD) provides conguration options for rening the performance of the camera.
It also can be used to block sensitive portions in the eld of view (Privacy). You can open the OSD menu
system from either the Recorder Live View display or through remote login to the ALIBI recorder.
Opening the OSD Menu through the recorder
To open the OSD menu on the recorder monitor:
1. Open the recorder Live View screen, and then click inside the screen where the PTZ camera video
image is displayed. See below.
2. Click the PTZ Control icon in the Quick Setting Toolbar. The PTZ camera Live View window will
expand to full screen and the pop-up window shown below will open.
Menu icon
3. In the PTZ Control panel pop-up window, click the Menu icon on the Conguration line.
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4. Drag the PTZ Control window to a position where it doesn’t cover the OSD menu (such as the left
side).
NOTE
The PTZ Control window direction buttons and the Iris + and Iris - keys are used to navigate the
OSD menu and set conguration options in the camera. See “OSD Denitions: On-screen Display
(OSD) menus” on page 4.
Opening the OSD Menu through remote login to the recorder
To open the OSD menu during a remote login to the recorder:
1. After logging into the recorder, open the camera in a single Live View window.
2. In the PTZ control panel, scroll down the Preset list to Preset95, click the entry to highlight it, and
then click the Call icon. See below. The OSD MAIN MENU screen will open.
PTZ control panelPreset95 Call icon
NOTE The PTZ control panel direction buttons and the Iris + and Iris - keys are used to navigate the OSD
menu and set conguration options in the camera.
OSD menu navigation
For the ALIBI Recorder: Navigation and settings in the OSD are made through direction keys and the Iris
+and Iris - buttons in the recorder PTZ Control panel. See below.
Direction keys Iris+ Iris–
Iris+ Iris–
Direction keys
ALIBI DVR PTZ Control panel ALIBI DVR remote access PTZ control panel
For remote access to the ALIBI DVR: Navigation and settings in the OSD are made through direction
keys and the Iris + and Iris - buttons in the ALIBI DVR PTZ control panel. See above.
The function of the directional keys and Iris buttons are dened in the table below.
Keys Function
pMove up in the parameter list
qMove down in the parameter list.
tMove to previous page, eld, or move the camera left.
uMove to next page, eld, or move eld right.
Iris+ (OPEN) Set parameter value, or open sub-menu
Iris– (CLOSE) Cancel change of parameter.
OSD Denitions: On-screen Display (OSD) menus
After the camera is installed on a compatible recorder, you can open the OSD menu clicking the PTZ Control
icon on the Quick Setting Toolbar or calling a Preset95 function.
VIDEO FORMAT
You can set the video format to 5MP @ 20 fps, 4MP @ 25 fps, 4MP @ 30 fps, 2MP @ 25 fps, or
2MP @ 30 fps.

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EXPOSURE
Exposure describes the brightness-related parameters, which can be adjusted by EXPOSURE MODE, and
AGC.
EXPOSURE MODE: You can set the EXPOSURE MODE to GLOBAL, BLC, or DWDR.
• GLOBAL: GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode which performs exposure according to the
whole image brightness.
• BLC (Backlight Compensation): BLC (Backlight Compensation) compensates light for the front object
to make it clear, but this may cause the over-exposure of the background, where the light is strong.
• DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range): The DWDR helps the camera provide clear images even under
backlight circumstances. When both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously exist in the
image, DWDR balances the brightness level of the whole image to provide clear images with details.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control): AGC optimizes the clarity of the image in low light conditions. The AGC
level can be set as HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW. Select OFF to disable the AGC function. NOTE: Noise can be
amplied when AGC is ON.
DAY/NIGHT
MODE: You can set the Mode to COLOR, B & W (Black White), and AUTO.
• COLOR: The image is colored in day mode all the time.
• B & W (Black and White): The image is black and white all the time. The IR LIGHT turns on in the low
light conditions.
• AUTO: Automatically switch between COLOR and B & W (black and white) according to the scene
brightness.
IR LIGHT: You can turn on/o the IR LIGHT.
SMART IR: The Smart IR function is used to adjust the light to its most suitable intensity, and prevent the
image from over exposure. The SMART IR value can be adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher the value, the more
obvious the eect.
DN Threshold (day to night threshold): Day to Night Threshold is used to control the sensitivity for
switching from day mode to the night mode. You can set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value, the
more sensitive the camera is.
ND Threshold (night to day threshold): Night to Day Threshold is used to control the sensitivity for
switching from night mode to the day mode. You can set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value, the
more sensitive the camera is.
VIDEO SETTINGS
Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTINGS and click Iris+ to enter the submenu. WHITE BALANCE, BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION, DNR, and MIRROR are adjustable.
WHITE BALANCE: White balance, the white rendition function of the camera, is to adjust the color
temperature according to the environment. It can remove unrealistic color casts in the image. You can set
the mode as AUTO, or MANUAL.
• AUTO: In AUTO mode, white balance is being adjusted automatically according to the color
temperature of the scene illumination.
• MANUAL: You can set the R GAIN/B GAIN value from 1 to 255 to adjust the shades of red/blue color
of the image.
BRIGHTNESS: Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the brightness value from 1 to
9 to darken or brighten the image. The higher the value is, the brighter the image is.
CONTRAST: This feature enhances the dierence in color and light between parts of an image. You can set
the CONTRAST value from 1 to 9.
SHARPNESS: Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging system can reproduce. You can set
the SHARPNESS value from 1 to 9.
SATURATION: Saturation adjusts the color level. The value ranges from 1 to 9.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction): The DNR function can decrease the noise eect, especially when capturing
moving images in poor light conditions and delivering more accurate and sharp image. You can set the DNR
value from 1 to 9.
MIRROR: OFF, H, V, and HV are selectable for mirror.
• OFF: The mirror function is disabled.
• H: The image ips 180° horizontally.
• V: The image ips 180° vertically.
• HV: The image ips 180° both horizontally and vertically.
FACTORY DEFAULT
Move the cursor to FACTORY DEFAULT and click Iris+ to reset all the settings to the factory default.
EXIT
Move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+ to exit the menu without saving.
SAVE & EXIT
Move the cursor to SAVE & EXIT and click Iris+ to save the settings, and exit the menu.

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Specications
Camera
Image Sensor 5 MP CMOS image sensor
Eective Pixels 2560 (H) × 1944 (V)
Min. illumination Color: 0.01 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR
Shutter Time PAL: 1/25 s to 1/50, 000 s
NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/50, 000 s
Lens 2.8 mm with 85.5° horizontal FOV
Lens Mount M12
Day & Night IR cut lter
Angle Adjustment Pan: 0° ~ 360°; Tilt: 0° ~ 180°; Rotate: 0° ~ 360°
Synchronization Internal Synchronization
Video Frame Rate PAL: 5MP @ 20 fps, 4MP @ 25 fps, 1080p @ 25 fps
NTSC: 5MP @ 20 fps, 4MP @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps
Menu
AGC Supported
D/N Mode Auto, Color / BW (black and white)
White Balance ATW / MWB
BLC Supported
Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR) Supported
Language English
Functions Brightness, Sharpness, Digital noise reduction, Mirror, Smart IR
Interface
HD Video Output 1 Analog HD output
Button Switch Reserved for future use
General
Operating Conditions -40°F ~140°F (-40°C ~60°C), Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing)
Power Supply 12 Vdc ± 25%
Power Consumption Max. 4.3 W
Protection Level IP67
Material Metal
IR Range Up to 65 ft (20 m)
Communication Up the coax (TVI output)
Dimensions 2.28” × 2.40” × 6.42” (58 mm × 61 mm × 163 mm)
Weight 0.74 lb (335 g) aprox.
Cleaning
Clean the camera dome with an approved glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth.
• Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub
the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a
soft cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera assembly; these
may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces.
• Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing.
These may cause damage to the surface over time.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
Nothing appears on the screen - Check the power connection.
- Check the video signal cable connection to the monitor.
- Check DVR camera settings to verify the video resolution mode of the camera and
DVR match
The video image is dim or not clear. - If the camera lens is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth.
- Adjust the monitor controls, if necessary.
- If the camera is facing a very strong light, change the camera position.
- Adjust the lens focus.
The screen is dark. - Adjust the contrast control of the monitor.
- If you have an intermediate device, set the impedance (75 Ω /Hi-Z) properly,
and check the cable connections.
The camera is not working properly
and the surface of the camera is hot.
- Verify that the camera is correctly connected to an appropriate regulated power
source.
The image on the monitor ickers - Make sure that the camera isn’t facing direct sunlight or uorescent light.
If necessary,change the camera position.