Arec CI-T21H User manual

CI-T21H / CI-T21S
PTZ Tracking Camera 10X
User Manual English
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This manual introduces the function installation and operation of the Camera.
Prior to installation and usage, please read the manual thoroughly.
1. Warning
(1) This product can be only used in specied range in order to avoid any damage or danger;
(2) Don’t expose the camera to rain or moisture place
(3) Don’t remove the cover to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer servicing to qualied
personnel.
(4) Never operate the camera under unqualied temperature , humidity and power supply;
(5) Please use the soft cloth to clean the camera. Use neuter cleanser if bad smeared .Don’t
use the strong or cleanser avoiding scufng.
2. Electric Safety
Installation and operation must accord with electric safety standard.
3. Caution to transport
Avoid stress,vibration and soakage in transport,storage and installation.
4. Polarity of power supply
This product uses DC 12V power supply.
5. Careful of installation
(1) This series item must put on the smooth desk or platform,and it can not be installed
slant ways.
(2) Don’t apply in corrosive liquid,gas or solid environment to avoid the cover which is made
up of organic material.
(3) This product has a heating device inside, please keep ventilated.
(4) Never power on before installation is completed.
6. Don’t disassemble discretionarily
We are not responsible for any unauthorized modication or dismantling.
7. Attention
Electromagnetic led under certain rate may affect camera image!
Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface
Product overview
Quick Installation Instructions
Connection and Settings
Chapter 1 Applications
1.1 Setup Tracking Parameter
1.2 RS-232 Interface
1.2.1 RS-232C interface specication as shown below
1.2.2 RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Denition
1.2.3 RS232 (DB9) Port Denition
1.2.4 VISCA networking as shown below
1.3 Serial Communication Control
1.3.1 VISCA protocol list
1.3.2 Pelco-D protocol command list
1.3.3 Pelco-P protocol command list
Chapter 2. Remote Controller
2.1 Keys Instruction
2.2 Menu Setting
2.2.1 Main Menu
2.2.2 System Setting
2.2.3 Camera Setting
2.2.4 P/T/Z
2.2.5 Video Format
2.2.6 Version
2.2.7 Restore Default
Chapter 3. Network Connection
3.1 Direct connection
3.2 Internet connection mode
Chapter 4. Overview of the Web Interface
4.1 Preview
4.2 Playback
4.3 Conguration
4.3.1 Local congure
4.3.2 Audio congure
4.3.3 Video congure
4.3.3.1 Video encode
4.3.3.2 Stream publish
4.3.3.3 Video parameters
4.3.3.4 Video OSD
4.3.3.5 OSD font size
4.3.3.6 Video out
4.3.4 Network Congure
4.3.4.1 Network port
4.3.4.2 Ethernet parameters
4.3.4.3 DNS
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4.3.5 System congure
4.3.5.1 System attribute
4.3.5.2 System time
4.3.5.3 User set
4.3.5.4 Release upgrade
4.3.5.5 Restore factory defaults
4.3.5.6 Reboot
4.4 Logout
Chapter 5. Camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Camera Maintenance
5.2 Troubleshooting
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CI-T21 Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera is a professional-grade high quality PTZ camera that also can track a moving
presenter automatically while shooting video. Combining a high-performance pan/tilt/zoom camera, compact design and
excellent motion-sensitive tracking technology, CI-T21 is ideal for mid to large-size conference, huddle rooms, or lecture
capture, bridging the feature and price gap between current webcam and professional PTZ cameras in the market.
Product Overview
1. Dimension
95.00 116.00
151.64
128.89
180
131.25
118.74
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2. Accessory
No. CI-T21H CI-T21S
1Power Adaptor Power Adaptor
2RS-232 Cable RS-232 Cable
3USB3.0 Cable -
4Remote Controller Remote Controller
5AM-600 (include USB Cable & QIG) AM-600 (include USB Cable & QIG)
6X type 2 in 1 Tracking Cable (RS-232 & Power) X type 2 in 1 Tracking Cable (RS-232 & Power)
73.5mm phone jack to USB Cable
(PC Cong Tool setting cable)
3.5mm phone jack to USB Cable
(PC Cong Tool setting cable)
8Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide
The camera offers perfect functions, superior performance and versatile interfaces. The features include advanced ISP
processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution and fantastic color rendition.
It supports H.264/H.265 encoding which makes motion video fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth
conditions. By adopting high accuracy step driving motor mechanism, it works extremely quiet and moves smoothly and
very quickly to designated position. Product works stable and reliable, and it is easy to use, installation and maintenance.
3. Camera performance

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4. Technical specication
Camera Parameter
Optical Zoom 10X, f=4.7~47mm
Sensor 1/2.8 inch high quality HD CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels 16: 9 2.07 megapixel
Video Format
HDMI/SDI video format
1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;
720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97
U3 video format
(1) U3:1920X1080P60/50/30/25;1280X720P60/50/30/25;960X540P30;640X360P30;
640X480P30;352X288P30;960X540P30;
(2) U3 compatible with U2: 960X540P30; 640X360P30; 1280X720P10/15;
720X576P50; 720X480P60; 640X480P30; 352X288P30.
View Angle 6.43°(tele)--60.9°(wide)
Iris F1.6--F3.0
Digital Zoom 5X
Minimum Illumination 0.5Lux (F1.8,AGC ON)
DNR 2D & 3D DNR
White Balance Auto / Manual / One Push / 3000K / 3500K / 4000K / 4500K / 5000K /
5500K / 6000K / 6500K / 7000K
Exposure Auto / Manual / Shutter Automatic Exposure / Aperture Automatic Exposure /
Brightness priority
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 CI-T21H Model: RS232(INPUT), LAN, HDMI, USB3.0
CI-T21S ModeL: RS232(INPUT), LAN, SDI, A-IN
Image Code Stream Dual stream output
Image Output Multiple
Code Source Dual Code Source output(SDI/HDMI/USB3.0, LAN )

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Video Compression
Format H.264, H.265
Audio Input Interface Double track 3.5mm linear input;
Audio Output SDI, HDMI, LAN output together with video
Audio Compression 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; Baud Rate: 115200/9600/4800/2400 bps
Power Interface HEC3800 outlet (DC12V)
Supply Adapter AC110V-AC220V to DC12V/2A
Input Voltage DC12V±10%
Input Current 2A (Max)
Consumption 24W (Max)
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)
Tracking Parameter
Tracking Distance* 3~10m
Battery life of AM-600** Approximate continuous operating time: 4 hours
Other Parameter
Store Temperature -10°C~+60°C
Store Humidity 20% - 95%
Working Temperature -10°C~+50°C
Working Humidity 20% - 80%
Dimension (L x W x H) 131 x 151 x 180 mm
Weight 1.1 kg
Using Environment Indoor
* Without wall, human body or any large size barrier in between.
** Power saving function: The AM-600 will automatically power off, if it has been placed flat and static for more than 5
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Quick Installation Instructions
1. Camera interface and indicators description
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F
No. CI-T21H CI-T21S
1Camera Lens Camera Lens
2Remote Controller Receiver Remote Controller Receiver
3Tripod Screw Hole (¼ UNC 20, Depth 6.5mm) Tripod Screw Hole (¼ UNC 20, Depth 6.5mm)
4Locating Hole (Ø5.5, Depth 6.5mm) Locating Hole (Ø5.5, Depth 6.5mm)
5Auto-Tracking Receiver Auto-Tracking Receiver
A1 RS232 Control Interface (Output) RS232 Control Interface (Output)
A2 RS232 Control Interface (Input) RS232 Control Interface (Input)
BLAN Interface LAN Interface
CHDMI Interface SDI Interface
DUSB3.0 Interface Audio-IN Interface
EDC12V Input Power Supply Socket DC12V Input Power Supply Socket
F3.5mm phone jack (for PC Cong Tool) 3.5mm phone jack (for PC Cong Tool)
RS232 HDMI DC12V IN
A1
B C D E
A2
Figure 1.1
RS232 DC12V IN
A1
Figure 1.2
No. LED Color Glow Rule Operation
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Red/Green
dual-color
light
Red light blinking Power Adaptor plug to Socket
Green light turns on Power on
Green light blinking Receive remote control signal
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Red/Green
dual-color
light
Green light flashes 1 sec Power Adaptor plug to Socket
Light goes off Auto tracking ongoing
Red light flashes Auto tracking error
Red/green lights flicker alternately Firmware update or setting of tracking parameters
via PC cong tool
B C D E
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(1) Power on: Connect DC12V power supply adapter with power supply socket.
(2) Initial conguration: Power on with power indicator light on and remote control receiver light blinking, camera head
moves from bottom left to the bottom, and then goes to the HOME position (intermediate position of both horizontal
and vertical ),while the camera module stretches. When remote control receiver light stops blinking, the self-checking
is nished.
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) Video Output from LAN
a. Network Cable Connection Port: Connect this product and your computer through network cable, the device LAN
interface refer to No B in Figure 1.1.
b. Webpage Login: Open your browser and enter 192.168.11.202 in the address bar (factory default); press Enter to
enter into 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 into the preview page, users can carry out PTZ control, video recording, playback, conguration and
other operations.
( Note: If you forget your user name, password, IP address, you can manually restore the default by the remote
controller key combination * # )
(2) HDMI Video Output
a. HDMI Video Cable Connection: CI-T21H refer to No.C in Figure 1.1.
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via HDMI video cable; video output is available after camera self-test.
(3) SDI Video Output
a. SDI video cable connection: CI-T21S refer to No.C in Figure 1.2.
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via SDI video cable; video output is available after camera self-test.
(4) USB3.0 video output
a. USB3.0 video cable connection: CI-T21H refer to No.D in Figure 1.1.
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via USB3.0 video cable, open video display software, select image device, and
then video output will be available.
(5) USB3.0 compatible with USB2.0 output
a. USB3.0 video cable connection: CI-T21H refer to No.D in Figure 1.1.
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via USB3.0 video cable, open video display software, select image device, and
then video output will be available.
1.1 Power on initial conguration
1.2 Video output

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2. AM-600 interface and indicators description
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No. Interface Light Color Glow Rule Operation
1Positioner - - -
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Power ON/OFF
and Tracking
pause
Red/Green
dual-color
light
Green light turns on Power ON
Red light is on
When auto tracking function is Suspended
Note: When the tracking function is
paused, the Tracking Camera will return to
the full-view position.
Red light flashes When power is low
Red light flashes 1 sec Press the button to power off
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Power input
(USB Micro-B
port)
Green
Green light is on During power charging
Light goes off When the charging is complete
Green light flashes Charging error

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Connection and Settings
Step 1 Connection
Step 2 Setup X type 2 in 1 tracking cable
RS232 HDMI DC12VIN
A1
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E
A2
A2
A2
Figure 1.1 Power Adaptor
VCR
PC NB
USB 3.0 Cable
HDMI Cable
RJ45 Cable
RS-232 Cable
External Control
Video Out
Video Out
Video Out
Power Supply
TV
Media Station
RS232 DC12V IN
A1
B D E
A2 C
Figure 1.2 Power Adaptor
3.5mm Audio Cable
SDI Cable
RJ45 Cable
External Control
Video Out
Video Out
Audio Out
Power Supply
RS-232 Cable
VCR
PC NB
TV
Media Station
A1
A2 E
F
Use the X type 2 in 1 tracking cable connected to Tracking Camera, refer
Camera Interface Instruction
a. Connect A1, A2, E in sequence
b. Finally, connect the camera power adapter to F

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Step 3 Tracking Camera settings
Step 4 Wear the positioner
Getting start
CI-T21 Auto-Tracking use RS-232 control interface, the default parameter as below：
Note: Remote controller can setup the RS-232 parameter
Fix your AM-600 to the target person or object properly. For
better tracking effect, wear a positioner with the smooth and
transparent side facing out. Turn on AM-600 to start auto
tracking.
Note: Be sure to wait until the tracking camera is power on and
reset to the initial position, before power on the AM-600.
Accurate and Smooth Tracking Performance
In order to capture presenter’s best performance, CI-T21 provides superior continued smooth movement even in
situations where a presenter is writing on a whiteboard or close-up shots, just like a professional cameraman does.
Item Tracking parameters
Protocol VISCA
VISCA Address 1
Baud rate 9600
Front Back

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Chapter 1. Applications
1.1 Setup Tracking Parameter
Step 1 Install cong tool
Step 2 Setup 3.5mm phone jack to USB cable
The request for installing will appear if it’s the rst time you install the tool. In the pop-up “User Account Control” warning
window, click on <Yes> to start downloading the software on the PC. Click <Next> to setup Cong Tool. Before you use
the tool, please ensure your antivirus software does not block the applications.
The cable is designed to setup the tracking congurations through the USB interface at PC.
Use the cable connected to Tracking Camera, refer Camera Interface Instruction
• Connect phone jack to F
• Connect USB Connector to PC F

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Step 3 Open tool & setting tracking parameter
Open the Tracking Cong Tool from Windows start menu
(1) Click <Connect> button
(2) Click <Camera Setting> page
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Set up <Auto Tracking> mode Set up <Auto Zoom> On/ Off
Set up <Target Miss Compensation>, when auto
tracking fail.
Set up <Zoom Offset>
Set up <Camera Install Direction> <Tracking module> rmware version
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Restore Tracking module rmware to <Default>
<Disconnect> Tracking module
<Apply> for Auto Tracking mode, Auto Zoom On/Off,
Target Miss Compensation, Zoom Offset, Camera
Install Direction
<About> Tool version

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Open the Firmware le : *.img
Click <Upgrade> button
(3) Click <Firmware Update> page

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Once the update is complete, it will show the message “Update is complete. Device auto-rebooting.”
Note1 : Connection fail, please Re-plug the power adapter or 3.5mm phone jack .

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Note2 : Cannot nd the path, please Re-plug the USB..

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1.2 RS-232 Interface
1.2.1 RS-232C interface specication as shown below
1.2.2 RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Denition
1.2.3 RS232 (DB9) Port Denition