AtVideo CB236HD User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2MP
HD ANALOG CAMERA
CB236HD, CT236HD, CB2212HD
CT2212HD, CV2212HD
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it handy for future reference.

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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
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE
VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
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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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC INFORMATION: 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 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION – THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN
THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU
ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed
Class 2 power source only.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................7
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................. 7
2 Installation and Configuration.......................................................................................8
2.1 Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Installing the Camera.........................................................................................................8
2.3 Connections.....................................................................................................................13
3 OSD Menu....................................................................................................................14
3.1 OSD Menu Structure........................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Lens.................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Exposure..........................................................................................................................15
3.4 Backlight ..........................................................................................................................16
3.5 White Balance..................................................................................................................16
3.6 Day & Night ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 NR.....................................................................................................................................17
3.8 Special.............................................................................................................................. 18
3.9 Adjust ...............................................................................................................................20
3.10 Exit.................................................................................................................................. 20
4 Appendix .....................................................................................................................21
4.1 Specification.................................................................................................................... 21

1 Introduction
1.1 Features
•1/2.9” SONY Exmor CMOS image sensor
•3.6mm fixed or 2.8-12mm varifocal lens
•True D/N (Auto, Day, Night)
•IR LEDs
•AHD, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, CVBS selectable
•Auto exposure control (1/50,000 ~ x30 second)
•White balance control (AWB, ATW, AWC, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual)
•BLC (Back Light Compensation)
•HSBLC (High Suppress Back Light Compensation)
•Digital WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
•DNR (Digital Nosie Reduction)
•4 Motion detection areas
•4 Privacy areas
•Defect Detections (Live DPC, White DPC, Black DPC)
•Defog
•12VDC for Camera
•Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

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2 Installation and Configuration
2.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following.
•Camera 1
•Instruction Manual (This Document) 1
•Template Sheet 1
•Accessory Kit 1
2.2 Installing the Camera
Carefully remove the contents from the box.
CB236HD - Fixed Bullet Camera
To mount the bullet camera, fix the base of the camera with the three screws provided in the
accessory kit.
Plastic Anchor
Mounting Screw

CB2212HD - VF Bullet Camera
1) To mounting the bullet camera, fix the base of the
camera with the three screws provided in the
accessory kit.
2) Adjust the camera angle and tighten the
mount using the L-wrench.
3) Open the lens cover and adjust zoom & focus.
4) Adjust sun-shield position.
Plastic Anchor
Mounting
Screw
L-wrench

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CT236HD - Fixed Turret Camera
1) Paste the template sheet in place at the
proper position.
2) Remove the collar off the camera
by rotating it down.
3) Fix the base of the camera with the three
screws provided in the accessory kit.
4) Mount the collar back by rotating it
up.
Template
sheet
Plastic Anchor
Mounting
Screw
Collar
Collar

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CT2212HD - VF Turret Camera
1) Paste the template sheet in place at the
proper position.
2) Remove the collar off the camera by
rotating it down.
3) Fix the base of the camera with the
three screws provided in the accessory
kit.
4) Mount the collar back by rotating it up.
Adjust zoom and focus using
screwdriver.
Mounting
Screw
Template
sheet
Collar

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CV2212HD – VF Vandal Proof Dome Camera
1) Paste the template sheet in place at the
proper position.
2) Remove the front cover by loosening
the three locking screws with a
screwdriver.
3) Fix the pedestal by drilling locking holes
around the sticker and inserting four
expansion bolts into the holes and
fastening it with four locking screws. Adjust
it to an appropriate angle.
4) Fix the front component on the
pedestal by tightening the three
locking screws.
Template
sheet
Locking Screw
Expansion
Bolt
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw

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2.3 Connections
No.
Connector
Description
1
DC jack
Camera Power
2
BNC jack
Video Out
3
Dip switch
Select Video Type
The camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and
federal electrical and building codes.
•Connecting Video Output connector
Connect the video output (BNC) connector to the video input.
•Connecting the Power
Connect power of 12VDC for the camera.
When using a 12VDC adapter, connect the positive (+) pole to the ‘+’ position and
the negative (-) pole to the ‘-’ position.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source
only.
•Select Video type
Select Video type using dip switch-TVI, AHD, CVBS or CVI.
AC+
AC- AC+ AC- FGND (Rx+)
(Rx-)
Tx+
Tx-
GND
RS-485 Controller
①
②
③

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3 OSD Menu
3.1 OSD Menu Structure
MAIN MENU
LENS
EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT
WHITE BAL
DAY&NIGHT
NR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
EXIT
LENS
MANUAL
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER
AGC
SENS-UP
BRIGHTNESS
D-WDR
DEFOG
RETURN
BACKLIGHT
OFF
BLC
HSBLC
WHITE BAL
AWB
ATW
AWCSET
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
MANAUL
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
AUTO
COLOR
B&W
NR
2DNR
3DNR
RETURN
SPECIAL
CAM TITLE
D-EFFECT
MOTION
PRIVACY
LANGUAGE
DEFECT
RS485
RETURN
ADJUST
SHARPNESS
MONITOR
LSC
VIDEO.OUT
RETURN
EXIT
SAVE&END
RESET
NOT SAVE
Note. OSD menu can be controlled by coaxial communication(UTC).
CVBS mode does not support OSD menu control.

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3.2 Lens
MANUAL: Opens up Shutter in Exposure menu.
3.3 Exposure
SHUTTER:Select the Shutter speed level.
Auto, 1/25(30), 1/50(60), FLK, 1/200(240), 1/400(480), 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000, 1/10000,
1/50000, x2, x4, x6, x10, x15, x20, x25, x30
AGC: 1 to 15
SENS-UP: Select the Digital Slow Shutter level.
Off, Auto Sens-up: x2, x4, x6, x10, x15, x20, x25, x30
BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the Brightness. 1 to 100
D-WDR: Select the Digital WDR. Auto, Off, On Level: 0 to 8
DEFOG: Select the Defog mode. Off, Auto
Pos/Size: Use up, down, right, left buttons to adjust both position and size of area.
Gradation: 0 to 2
Default: Default Defog settings.
MAIN MENU
SENS-UP
EXPOSURE
LENS
MANUAL
SENS-UP
x4
EXPOSURE

SHUTTER
AUTO
RETURN
RET
BACKLIGHT
OFF
AGC
 12
WHITE BAL
ATW
SENS-UP
OFF
D-WDR
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
BRIGHTNESS
 35
NR

D-WDR
AUTO
LEVEL
 5
SPECIAL

DEFOG
OFF
RETURN
RET
ADJUST

RETURN
RET
EXIT
SAVE&END
DEFOG
POS/SIZE

GRADATION
 0
DEFAULT

RETURN
RET

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3.4 Backlight
OFF, BLC, HSBLC
BLC: Prevents such a back light effect to secure a clear image under all illumination
environments.
Level: Low, Middle, High
Area: Use up, down, right, left buttons to adjust both position and size of area.
Default: Default BLC settings.
HSBLC: Mask the high light zone with specific color and level.
Select: Area1, Area2, Area3, Area4
Display: Off, OnUse up, down, right, left buttons to adjust both position and
size of area.
Black Mask: Off, On
Level: 0 to 100
Mode: All day, Night AGC Level: 0 to 255
Default: Default HSBLC settings.
3.5 White Balance
The screen color can be adjusted by using the White Balance function. It compensates for
deviations in the white color caused by changes in the color temperature of the light source so that
the colors are reproduced correctly.
AWB, ATW, AWCSET, INDOOR, OUTDOOR, MANUAL
AWCSET Push enter button to set the color balance.
MANUALBlue: 0 to 100
Red: 0 to 100
MAIN MENU
BLC
HLBLC
LENS
MANUAL
EXPOSURE

LEVEL
MIDDLE
SELECT
AREA1
BACKLIGHT
OFF
AREA

DISPLAY
ON
WHITE BAL
ATW
DEFAULT

BLACK MASK
ON
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
RETURN
RET
LEVEL
 20
NR

MODE
NIGHT
SPECIAL

DEFAULT

ADJUST

RETURN
RET
EXIT
SAVE&END
NIGHT MODE
AGC LEVEL
 150
RETURN
RET
MAIN MENU
MANUAL
LENS
MANUAL
EXPOSURE

BLUE
 50
BACKLIGHT
OFF
RED
 50
WHITE BAL
ATW
RETURN
RET
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
NR

SPECIAL

ADJUST

EXIT
SAVE&END

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3.6 Day & Night
EXT, AUTO, COLOR, B/W
EXT: Day/ night mode is changed by external sensor on the IR board.
DN (Delay): 0 to 60
ND (Delay): 0 to 60
AUTO: Day/night mode is changed by AGC level of the video.
DN (AGC): 0 to 255
DN (Delay): 0 to 60
ND (AGC): 0 to 255
ND (Delay): 0 to 60
COLOR: Permanent color mode
B/WBurst: Off, On
IR Smart: Off, OnLevel: 0 to 15
Area: Use up, down, right, left buttons to adjust both position
and size of area.
3.7 NR
Select Digital Noise Reduction mode.
DNR: 2DNR: Off, Low, Middle, High
3DNR: Off, Low, Middle, High
MAIN MENU
D&N EXT
LENS
MANUAL
DN (DELAY)
 3
EXPOSURE

ND (DELAY)
 3
BACKLIGHT
OFF
RETURN
RET
WHITE BAL
ATW
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
D&N AUTO
NR

SPECIAL

DN (CDS)
 205
ADJUST

DN (DELAY)
 3
EXIT
SAVE&END
ND (CDS)
 165
ND (DELAY)
 3
RETURN
RET
B/W
IR SMART
BURST
OFF
LEVEL
 8
IR SMART
ON
AREA

RETURN
RET
RETURN
RET
MAIN MENU
DNR
LENS
MANUAL
EXPOSURE

2DNR
MIDDLE
BACKLIGHT
OFF
3DNR
MIDDLE
WHITE BAL
ATW
RETURN
RET
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
NR

SPECIAL

ADJUST

EXIT
SAVE&END

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3.8 Special
SPECIAL
CAM TITLE
OFF
CAMERA TITLE
D-EFFECT

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
MOTION
OFF
A B C D E F G H I J K
PRIVACY
OFF
L M N O P Q R S T U V
LANGUAGE
ENG
W X Y Z ( )
DEFECT

¯ ─ _ / = & : ~ , .
RS485
OFF
RETURN
RET
C L R P O S E N D
D-EFFECT
FREEZE
OFF
MIRROR
OFF
NEG.IMAGE
OFF
RETURN
RET
MOTION
SELECT
AREA1
DISPLAY
ON
SENSITIVITY
 64
COLOR
GREEN
TRANS.
1.00
ALARM

ALARM
DEFAULT

RETURN
RET
VIEW TYPE
ALL
OSD VIEW
ON
PRIVACY
TIME
 3
RETURN
RET
SELECT
AREA1
DISPLAY
COLOR
COLOR
WHITE
TRANS.
1.00
DEFAULT

LIVE DPC
RETURN
RET
AGC LEVEL
 16
DEFECT
LEVEL
 100
RETURN
RET
LIVE DPC
ON
WHITE DPC
ON
WHITE DPC
BLACK DPC
OFF
RETURN
RET
POS/SIZE

START

DPC VIEW
OFF
LEVEL
 16
AGC
 14
SENS-UP
x8
RETURN
RET
BLACK DPC
POS/SIZE

RS485
START

DPC VIEW
OFF
CAM ID
 0
LEVEL
 100
ID DISPLAY
OFF
RETURN
RET
BAUDRATE
9600
RETURN
RET
CAM TITLE: 15 alpha-numeric characters
D-EFFECT: Freeze: Off, On
Mirror: Off, Mirror, V-Flip, Rotate
Neg.Image: Off, On
MOTION: Off, OnSelect: Area1, Area2, Area3, Area4

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Display: Off / OnUse up, down, right, left buttons to adjust both
position and size of area.
Sensitivity: 0 to 100
Color: Green, Blue, White, Red
Transparency: 0.00, 0.25, 0.75, 1.00
Alarm: View Type: Off, Block, Outline, All
OSD View: Off, On
Time: 0 to 15
Default: Default Motion settings.
PRIVACY: Off, OnSelect: Area1, Area2, Area3, Area4
Display: Off, Mosaic, Inversion, Color: Use up, down, right, left buttons
to adjust both position and size
of area.
Color: User, White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Cyan
Transparency: 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00
Default: Default privacy settings.
LANGUAGE: ENG (English), CHN1 (Chinese 1), CHN2 (Chinese 2), GER (German),
FRA (French), ITA (Italian), SPA (Spanish), POL (Polish), RUS (Russian),
POR (Portuguese), NED (Dutch), TUR (Turkish)
DEFECT: Live DPC: Off, OnAGC Level: 0 to 255
Level: 0 to 100
White DPC: Off, OnPos/Size: Use up, down, right, left buttons to adjust
both position and size of area.
Start: Close the iris then press enter button.
DPC View: Off, On
Level: 0 to 60
AGC: 0 to 14
Sens-up: x2, x4, x6, x8, x10, x15, 20, x25, x30
Black DPC: Off / OnPos/Size: Use up, down, right, left buttons to adjust
both position and size of area.
Start: Press enter button.
DPC View: Off / On
Level: 0 to 100
RS485: Set ID and baudrate to control OSD through RS485(RS485 port supported model only).

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3.9 Adjust
SHARPNESS: Off, AutoLevel: 0 to 10
Start AGC: 0 to 255
End AGC: 0 to 255
MONITOR: LCDBlack Level: 0 to 60
Gamma: User, 0.45, 0.50, 0.55, 0.60, 0.65, 0.70, 0.75, 0.80, 0.85, 0.90,
0.95, 1.00
Blue Gain: 0 to 100
Red Gain: 0 to 100
CRTBlue Gain: 0 to 100
Red Gain: 0 to 100
LSC: Select the Lens Shading Compensation. Off, On
VIDEO OUT: PAL, NTSC
3.10 Exit
SAVE&END: Save and exit OSD menu.
RESET: Full factory reset
NOT SAVE: Exit the OSD without saving settings.
MAIN MENU
ADJUST
SHARPNESS
LENS
MANUAL
SHARPNESS
AUTO
EXPOSURE

MONITOR
LCD
LEVEL
 6
BACKLIGHT
OFF
LSC
OFF
START AGC
 120
WHITE BAL
ATW
VIDEO.OUT
NTSC
END AGC
 255
DAY&NIGHT
EXT
RETURN
RET
RETURN
RET
NR

SPECIAL

LCD
ADJUST

EXIT
SAVE&END
GAMMA
USER
BLUE GAIN
 50
RED GAIN
 50
RETURN
RET
CRT
BLUE GAIN
 50
RED GAIN
 50
RETURN
RET