ALIBI ALI-TP7112RH User manual

ALI-TP7112RH 1080P 4-in-1 HD IR
25× Zoom Outdoor PTZ Camera
User Manual
Products: ALI-TP7112RH
Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions for
safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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REGULATORY NOTICE
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
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Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of
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authorized accessories.
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encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Safety Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
!Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when using this device.
Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user. This device should only be used by those with
knowledge and training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
WARNING
!Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This device must be
connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated voltage and current. No user serviceable
parts inside the power supply.
WARNING
!Connect only to a properly earth grounded outlet. To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that
the earth grounding is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also connected to
properly wired grounded receptacles and are approved medical devices.
WARNING
!Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform installation/maintenance on this
device during an electrical storm.
WARNING
!
Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed
for use in your region. It must have certication marks showing certication by an agency in your region. The connector that
plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female connector. See the following website
for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.
Warnings
• Use of the product only when in compliance with local electrical safety regulations.
• Use only the required power adapter. The standard power adapter is 24 Vac / 2 A.
• Do not connect additional devices to the power adapter. Doing so may over-heat the device and cause a re hazard.
• Always make sure that the power adapter plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
• When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, it must be securely attached.
• If the camera emits smoke, odors or noise power it o immediately and unplug the power cable. Contact the service center.
• If the camera does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble
the camera yourself. (Your provider is not responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Cautions
• Do not drop the dome or subject it to physical shock. Do not expose it to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
• Do not install the camera on surfaces that are subject to vibrations or shock.
• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (operating temperature range: -22 °F ~ 149 °F (-30 °C ~ +65 °C),
dusty or damp locations. Fire or electrical shock can occur.
• Exposing the equipment to direct sunlight, low ventilation or heat sources such as heater or radiator should be avoided.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur (which is not a malfunction), and
aect the longevity of camera.
• Use the glove provided when opening the dome cover. Do not touch the dome cover; the acidic moisture on skin can erode the
surface coating.
• Please use a soft and dry cloth when cleaning the inside and outside surfaces of the dome cover. Do not use alkaline
detergents.
Preparation for Installation
• Basic requirements:
—All the electronic operations must be compliant with local electrical safety regulations, re prevention regulations and
other related regulations.
—Verify that all accessories are included with your shipment.
—Make sure that the camera is suitable for the location and security requirements where it will be installed. If not, please
contact the supplier.
—Always use this product in accordance with the manufactures specications and recommendations.
• Check installation space. Make sure the place have enough space to install the camera and its accessories.
• Check the intensity of conformation at the installation location. Please make sure that the ceilings or walls are strong enough to
withstand four times the weight of camera and its accessories.
• Preparation of cables:
—Choose video cable in accordance with the transmission distance. The video should meet the least demands as: 75 Ω
resistance; 100% copper core conducting wire; 95% weaving copper shield.
—For RS-485 communication cable, please refer to Appendix B.
—For 24 Vac power cabling, please refer to Appendix C.
• Keep packaging for possible future use. If a failure occurs, return the product to the factory with the original packaging.
Shipment without the original packaging may damage the product and incur additional costs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................................1
1.1 Features ............................................................................1
1.2 Accessories..........................................................................4
SECTION 2 Installation ........................................................................8
2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches .....................................8
2.2 Camera installation .................................................................11
2.2.1 Connecting the cables...........................................................13
SECTION 3 Getting Started ....................................................................15
3.1 Power-up initial display..............................................................15
3.1.1 Basic operations................................................................16
3.2 System-dened Presets .............................................................16
3.3 On Screen Displays ..................................................................17
SECTION 4 Conguring the PTZ Camera .........................................................18
4.1 OSD menu .........................................................................19
4.2 Opening the OSD menu ..............................................................19
4.2.1 ALIBI DVR PTZ OSD Main Menu ...................................................19
4.2.2 ALIBI DVR remote access PTZ OSD Main Menu ......................................21
4.2.3 OSD menu navigation ...........................................................23
4.3 Using the OSD menu system ..........................................................25
4.4 Step 1: Conguring CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................26
4.4.1 Congure video settings ........................................................29
4.5 Step 2: Congure Privacy Mask .......................................................29
4.6 Step 3: Conguring SYSTEM SETTINGS .................................................30
4.6.1 Setting SYSTEM TIME............................................................32
4.6.2 Conguring DISPLAY SETTINGS ...................................................33
4.7 Step 4: Conguring MOTION SETTINGS parameters .......................................34
4.7.1 Limit Setting...................................................................35
4.8 Step 5: Congure Presets.............................................................37
4.8.1 Create a Preset .................................................................37
4.8.2 Call a preset ...................................................................38
4.8.3 Clear a preset: .................................................................38
4.9 Step 6: Congure Patrols .............................................................38
4.9.1 Create a patrol .................................................................38

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4.9.2 Preview a patrol ................................................................40
4.9.3 Call a patrol....................................................................40
4.9.4 Delete a patrol .................................................................40
4.10 Step 7: Conguring Patterns ..........................................................40
4.10.1 Create a pattern ................................................................41
4.10.2 Preview a pattern...............................................................42
4.10.3 Call a pattern ..................................................................42
4.10.4 Delete a pattern................................................................42
4.11 Step 8: Conguring Time Tasks ........................................................42
4.11.1 Create a Timing Task ............................................................42
SECTION 5 OSD Menu Reference ...............................................................45
5.1 OSD menu tree .....................................................................45
5.2 SYS INFO display ....................................................................46
5.3 DOME SETTINGS submenus ...........................................................46
5.3.1 CAMERA PARAMETER submenus ..................................................47
5.3.2 Set Motion parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
5.3.3 PATROLS submenu..............................................................53
5.3.4 PATTERNS submenu.............................................................55
5.3.5 PRESETS submenu ..............................................................57
5.3.6 PRIVACY MASK submenu ........................................................58
5.3.7 SYSTEM SETTINGS submenu......................................................59
5.3.8 TIMING TASKS submenu .........................................................63
5.3.9 VIDEO SETTINGS submenu .......................................................64
5.3.10 ZONES submenu................................................................65
5.4 RESTORE DEFAULTS option............................................................66
5.5 RESTORE CAMERA option.............................................................66
5.6 REBOOT DOME option................................................................67
5.7 LANGUAGE options ..................................................................67
5.8 EXIT option ........................................................................68
SECTION 6 Specications .....................................................................69
APPENDIX A Lightning and Surge Protection ......................................................71
APPENDIX B RS-485 Bus Connection .............................................................72
APPENDIX C 24 Vac Wire Gauge and Transmission Distance ..........................................75

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Introduction
The ALIBI™ 4-in-1 HD outdoor PTZ IR camera enables you to pan, tilt and zoom in on suspicious activity and capture high denition
video of wide areas such as parking lots, shopping malls and sports facilities. It features a 1/2.8” CMOS image sensor, 25× optical
zoom, 16× digital zoom and delivers 1080p high denition video. The camera is also equipped with enhanced imaging features such
as 120 dB wide dynamic range (WDR) and 3D digital noise reduction (3D-DNR) to reduce video noise, as well as true day/night (ICR)
to capture sharp detailed images in both daytime and low-light nighttime conditions. The camera system features:
• 1/2.8’’ high performance CMOS, up to 1920 1080 resolution
• ±0.1°Preset Accuracy
• Self-adaptive to ALIBI-C, HIKVISION, Pelco-P/D protocol
• 4-in-1 TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS video output format congurable using DIP switches
• 3D intelligent positioning function
• Power-o memory function: restore PTZ & Lens status after reboot
• Built-in temperature sensor, with display of internal temperature
• Lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection
• IP66 standard (outdoor dome)
• RS-485 communication diagnosis
• Scheduled PTZ movement
• UTC (Up the Coax) function
For more information, refer to "SECTION 6 Specications" on page 69.
1.1 Features
Coaxial Control
PTZ and conguration features of the camera can be managed with control signals sent by the Alibi HD DVR through the coax.
High-Denition Output
The camera provides video output resolutions up to 1080P.
Limits
The PTZ camera can be programmed to move within preset limits (left/right, up/down).
Self-adaptive Protocol
While using RS485 control, the camera is compatible with PELCO-D, PELCO-P, ALIBI-C, etc. and can adapt to these protocols without
setting hardware conguration switches in the camera. While using coaxial control, the PTZ camera is self-adaptive to PELCO-D and
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Keyboard Control
The pan/tilt/zoom actions of camera can be controlled by the Alibi DVR and the RS-485 interface.
Scan Modes
The camera provides ve scanning modes: pan scanning, tilt scanning, frame scanning, random scanning and panorama scanning.
Preset Freezing
This feature freezes the scene on the monitor when the camera is moving to a preset. This allows for smooth transition from one
preset scene to another. It also guarantees that masked area will not be revealed when the dome is moving to a preset.
Presets
A preset is a predened image position. When the preset is called, the dome will automatically move to the dened position. The
presets can be added, modied, deleted and called.
Label Display
On-screen labels including preset title, PT display, zoom, and time can be displayed on the monitor.
Auto Flips
In manual tracking mode, when a target object passes directly beneath the camera, the video automatically ips 180 degrees in the
horizontal direction to maintain continuity of tracking. This function can also be enabled by auto mirror image.
Privacy Mask
This function allows you to block or mask certain area of a scene, for preventing the personal privacy from recording or live viewing.
A masked area will move with pan and tilt functions and automatically adjust in size as the lens zooms telephoto and wide.
3D Positioning
In the client software, use the left mouse button to click on the desired position in the video image, and then drag to the lower
right to form a rectangle. The camera will point at the center of the rectangle area and zoom in. Use the left mouse button to drag a
rectangle area in the upper left direction to aim the camera at the center of the rectangle and zoom out.
Proportional Pan/Tilt
Proportional pan/tilt automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds according to the amount of zoom. At telephoto
zoom settings, the pan and tilt speeds will be slower than at wide zoom settings. This prevents the live view image from moving in
high zoom.
Auto Focus
Auto focus congures the camera to focus automatically to maintain clear video images.
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Day/Night Auto Switch
The PTZ cameras deliver color images during the day. When the light level is low, the camera switches to night mode and delivers
high quality black and white images.
Slow Shutter
In slow shutter mode, the shutter speed is slowed (increasing exposure) in low light conditions to produce clear video images. The
feature can be enabled or disabled.
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will often be too dark to see clearly. The BLC (Backlight Compensation)
function can compensate light to the object in the front to make it clear. This sometimes causes an over-exposure of the background
where the light is strong.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
When both very bright and very dark areas appear simultaneously in the eld of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the
entire image to provide clearer images with more detail.
White Balance (WB)
White balance can remove the unrealistic color casts. White balance is the white rendition function of the camera to automatically
adjust the color temperature according to the environment.
Patrol
A patrol is a memorized series of pre-dened preset functions. The scanning speed between two presets and the dwell time at the
preset are congurable.
Pattern
A pattern is a memorized series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. By default the focus and iris are in auto status while the
pattern is being memorized.
Power O Memory
The dome supports the power o memory capability with the predened resume time. It allows the dome to resume its previous
position after power is restored.
Time Task
A time task is a precongured action that can be performed automatically at a specic date and time. The programmable actions
include: pan scan, patrol 1-8, pattern 1-4, preset 1-8, panorama scan, tilt scan, day, night, and none.
Park Action
This feature congures the camera to automatically start a predened action after a period of inactivity.
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1.2 Accessories
The following accessories are available for the ALI-TP7112RH camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below.
Model Type
ALI-PTZCL Ceiling Mount Bracket
ALI-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket
ALI-PTZPM Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
ALI-PTZCM Corner Mount PTZ Bracket
ALI-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket
The Ceiling Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor ceiling mounting.
3.52"dia.
0.39"dia. (4)
2.24"
4.57"dia.

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ALI-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket
The Wall Mount Bracket is suitable for indoor and outdoor wall mounting.
0.33"dia. (4)
G 1.5"
6.30"
7.64"
2.95"
3.82"
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ALI-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
The Pole Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting. The straps can attach to a 2.64" ~ 5.00" diameter pole.
2.68"2.68"
7.64"
7.64"
5.63"
3.94"dia.
G 1.5"
12.2"4.61"

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ALI-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket
7.64"
6.96"
G 1.5"
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
SECTION 2
Installation
Before you start, check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly
parts are included. Included are:
• 24 Vac power supply
• Installation tools, bracket adapter
• Installation guide (this user manual)
Mounting brackets are sold separately.
2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches
Ten DIP switches located inside the camera are used to manually congure the RS-485 device address (0 .. 32), baud rate, protocol
and 120 Ωend of line termination. The device address and baud rate can also be congured remotely through the OSD (on-screen
display) using a control console, DVR or DVS (see "SECTION 4 Conguring the PTZ Camera" on page 18 for more information). The
default device address is 0, the default baudrate is 2400, and the default 120 Ωend of line termination is o.
DIP switches are accessed by removing the maintenance cover on the back of the camera head.
Captive
screws
Maintenance
cover
DIP
switches
ALI-TP7012RH back of camera head with cover on (left) and o (right)

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DIP switches are allocated as shown in the following table.
Switch Function
1 to 5 Set the device address
6, 7 Set the RS-422/485 baudrate
8, 9 Set the HD format (TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS) for
the camera
10 Provides RS-422/485 120 Ωline termination*
* Refer to "APPENDIX B RS-485 Bus Connection" on page 72 for more information.
To congure the DIP switches:
1. Loosen the four captive screws on the back of the camera head, and then lift o the maintenance cover.
2. Set DIP switches 1 .. 9 OFF or ON for the device address, buadrate and protocol as preferred using the following tables.
Device
Address
DIP switch
12345
0OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
1ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
2OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
3ON ON OFF OFF OFF
4OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
5ON OFF ON OFF OFF
6OFF ON ON OFF OFF
7ON ON ON OFF OFF
8OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
9ON OFF OFF ON OFF
10 OFF ON OFF ON OFF
11 ON ON OFF ON OFF
12 OFF OFF ON ON OFF
13 ON OFF ON ON OFF
14 OFF ON ON ON OFF
15 ON ON ON ON OFF
16 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
17 ON OFF OFF OFF ON
18 OFF ON OFF OFF ON
19 ON ON OFF OFF ON
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Device
Address
DIP switch
12345
21 ON OFF ON OFF ON
22 OFF ON ON OFF ON
23 ON ON ON OFF ON
24 OFF OFF OFF ON ON
25 ON OFF OFF ON ON
26 OFF ON OFF ON ON
27 ON ON OFF ON ON
28 OFF OFF ON ON ON
29 ON OFF ON ON ON
30 OFF ON ON ON ON
31 ON ON ON ON ON
NOTE
• If you are installing several RS-485 network devices at the same time, manually setting the DIP switches for address and baud rate will
help reduce connectivity issues during the initial setup of those devices.
• By default, the RS-485 line terminator is open (not in use). Use switch 10 to use the terminal resistor.
Baud rate (bps)
DIP switch
6 7
2400 OFF OFF
4800 ON OFF
9600 OFF ON
19200 ON ON
Video format
DIP switch
8 9
TVI OFF OFF
AHD ON OFF
CVI OFF ON
CVBS ON ON
DIP switch 10 (ON) sets the terminal resistor.
3. Reinstall the maintenance cover.

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2.2 Camera installation
The camera can be mounted to a wall, post, on a corner, or to a ceiling using one of the brackets available for this camera. See "1.2
Accessories" on page 4 for bracket types and models. The example shown in this section illustrates camera installation with the
ALI-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket. Since camera installation with other bracket types is similar, use this procedure as a general guide
for installing the camera with those brackets.
NOTE • The wall must be thick enough to mount the expansion screws.
• The wall must be strong enough to withstand more than 4 times the weight of the dome and its accessories.
1. Prepare the mounting surface for the camera.
a. Obtain the best fasteners for attaching the camera mount bracket to the mounting surface. The fasteners must t the
wall mount bracket.
b. Position the wall mount bracket in the location where you want to install it, then use it as a guide to mark the location
of the screw holes.
Screws (4)
Set screw (2)
Wall mount installation
c. Drill four screw holes according to the screw holes on the wall mount.
d. Drill a 1-1/4” hole in the mounting surface between the mounting screws appropriate for the camera drop and
interface cables.
e. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall with four screws.

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Screws
2. Clip the camera safety cable to the loop on the mounting bracket.
3. Route the camera drop cables through the mounting bracket and through the wall.
4. Fit the coupling at the top of the camera assembly into the end of the mounting bracket (or adapter), and then rotate the
camera clockwise about ½ turn. See the drawing below.
Safety cable
Lock
screw (2)
Coupling
Drop
cable
Secure the camera to the bracket
5. Route the camera drop cables through the hole for them drilled in the mounting surface.
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6. Fit the coupling at the top of the camera assembly into the end of the mounting bracket (or adapter), and then rotate the
camera clockwise about ½ turn. See the drawing above.
7. Tighten the set screw(s) in the mounting bracket (or bracket adapter) to hold the camera in place.
8. Remove all protective packaging from camera.
2.2.1 Connecting the cables
Before you start, remove power from the power supply cables before connect them to the camera power cables.
The cable interfaces of camera is shown below. Two video outputs are provided: one using HD technology that must connect to an
HD compatible device, such as a Hybrid DVR, and a CVBS (NTSC) video output that can connect to any NTSC compatible device. The
RS-485 interface, power and ground cables are distinguished by dierent colors. Please refer to the labels on the cables and the
gure below for identication.
Red 24 Vac
Yel/Grn Ground
Black 24 Vac
Yellow RS-485 –
Orange RS-485 +
HD 4-in-1 Video output
Drop cable connections
Connect the drop cable to supporting devices:
1. Route extension cables for ground, power, video (HD-TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS), alarms and RSS-485 between the devices to be
connected and the camera as needed.
2. Connect the camera ground cable to an earth ground. Follow local electrical codes for specic requirements.
3. Connect the camera HD video drop cable to an HD compatible device, such as an ALIBI HD hybrid video recorder (DVR).
4. Connect the RS-485 drop cables to an RS-485 network if needed. Refer to "APPENDIX B RS-485 Bus Connection" on page
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5. Connect the 24 Vac camera cables to a 24 Vac power source. See the Specications section of power requirements. The
power adapter provided is adequate to supply power to the camera.
6. Apply power to the camera. When the camera powers on, an information display appears (see below). (NOTE: The image
below shows only the display information. A video image stream from the camera will appear in the background.)
Typical System Power-up Initial display (without background video stream)
7. Continue with the next section of this manual to setup the camera through the OSD.