Avonic CM55-VCUC Installation and operation manual

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CM55-VCUC
USB 2.0 Compressed HD PTZ
Camera
User Manual v2.1

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Safety Notes
Before installing the device, please read this manual carefully and follow
instructions indicated to ensure proper operation. Please keep this manual for
future reference.
Please powering on the device, please check the input power voltage carefully,
the camera accepts DC12V, otherwise, it may cause damage to the camera.
Please put power, video and control cables at safe place in order not to cause
malfunction to the device.
Please put the device into use at required working temperature and humidity,
working condition of the device is 0°C ~ +40°C，humidity at <90%. Please avoid
to have unrelated objects get into the device like corrosive liquid that may cause
damage / danger.
Please avoid shock, vibration, soaking may cause to the device when
transporting and installing, otherwise, it may cause damage to the camera.
Please only refer to authorized personnel to repair the device, do not disassemble
the camera by yourself.
Only use shielded control and video cables, and the cables should be connected
separately in order to ensure proper use. Do not aim the camera lens at sunlight
or strong lights that may cause damage to the imaging system of the device.
Please use soft cloth to clean the device, do not use strong or abrasive detergent
to clean that will damage the device’s housing / lens.

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Contents
Product Overview.....................................................................4
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Packing List .......................................................................................................................................... 4
PTZ Camera..................................................................................................................................... 4
DIP Switch Setting................................................................................................................................ 5
SW1 Settings.................................................................................................................................... 5
SW2 Settings.................................................................................................................................... 5
Remote Control .................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation.................................................................................7
Cable Connecting ................................................................................................................................. 7
Mounting............................................................................................................................................... 7
Desktop Mount Installation ................................................................................................................... 7
Wall Mount Installation.......................................................................................................................... 7
Ceiling Mount Installation...................................................................................................................... 8
Menu Settings ...........................................................................9
Menu Explanation................................................................................................................................. 9
Video .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Exposure .............................................................................................................................................. 9
White Balance .................................................................................................................................... 10
Pan/Tilt/Zoom ..................................................................................................................................... 10
System ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Status ..................................................................................................................................................11
Restore Defaults..................................................................................................................................11
Special Preset Commands ..................................................................................................................11
Annex 1 Technical Specifications.........................................12
Annex 2 Size and Dimension ................................................13
Annex 3 SW1 Definition .........................................................14
Troubleshooting .....................................................................16

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Product Overview
Features
2.14MP, 1/2.8” CMOS sensor;
USB2.0 output, MJPEG compression;
Standard UVC1.1 protocol;
Support full HD output at maximum
1080P60 format;
12x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom
72.5 degree wide view angle;
Has RS232 in, RS232 out and RS485
control interfaces;
Special PTZ driving system to ensure
precise positioning;
Built-in OSD menu;
With an IR remote control;
Has image flip function, suitable for
stand and suspended installation;
Supports VISCA and PELCOD
communication protocols, daisy chain is
possible.
Packing List
When you open the package, please make sure
below items are included. If any items is missing,
please contact your supplier.
PTZ Camera x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Remote Control x 1
RS-232 Control Cable x 1
USB2.0 Cable x 1
manual（1）
Main Parts and Control
Interfaces
PTZ Camera
Front Part
1 Camera Module
2 Remote Control Sensor
3 Power Indicator
4 Communication Indicator
Rear Part

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5 USB2.0 Interface
6 RS-232IN/IR Interface
7 RS-232OUT/RS-485 Interface
8 Power Input Interface (DC12V)
Bottom Part
9 Locating Hole
Used to define installation direction of the camera.
10 Installation Hole
1/4” inch screw, used to fix the camera.
11 DIP Switch
Used to set address, protocol, baud rate and other
parameters.
DIP Switch Setting
Before operating the camera, please set camera’s
address, baud rate protocol and etc. through its DIP switch
located at the bottom part of the camera. There are two
switches named SW1 and SW2.
Note
The SW1 and SW2 switches look the same, their settings
are different. SW1 is used to set camera’s address and
mounting types, while SW2 is used to set camera’s control
protocol and baud rate.
Default Settings
Camera Address
1
Baud Rate
9600bps
Protocol
VISCA
Mounting Type
Stand
SW1 Settings
Use DIP1 to DIP6 to set 64 address accordingly. DIP7 is
reserved. DIP8 is used to set camera’s mounting type.
Please refer to Annex 3 for detailed SW1 definitions.
SW2 Settings
Use SW2 to set camera’s protocol, baud rate. Use DIP1
and DIP2 to set camera’s protocol, use DIP 3 and DIP4 to
set camera’s baud rate. DIP5~DIP8 switches are reserved.
Note
It requires a reboot of the PTZ for the switch setting to take
effect.
Remote Control
SW2
DIP No.
1
2
Protocol
OFF
OFF
VISCA
ON
OFF
PELCO- D
OFF
ON
PELCO- P
ON
ON
-
DIP No.
3
4
Baud
Rate
OFF
OFF
2400
ON
OFF
4800
OFF
ON
9600
ON
ON
38400

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1 HOME button
Press HOME button, camera moves to initial
position where both pan and tilt angle is zero.
2 Camera Selection Button
Used to switch among 4 cameras, press 1-4
number buttons to control cameras with 1-4
address respectively. For example, press
button 1 to control the camera with address 1.
3 Focus
Press “AUTO” button to switch to Auto Focus
mode, press “MANU” button to switch to
Manual Focus mode.
“ ”button to Focus Near
“ ”button to Focus Far
“ ”button to Auto Focus once every time it is
pressed, then switch back to Manual Focus
mode.
4 Iris
Press“ ”button to reset iris value to default.
“ ”button to Iris Open
“ ”button to Iris Close.
5 Menu
Press MENU button to enter / exit menu.
6 Data
Press DATA button to turn on / off display of pan
tilt angel, zoom times and title info
7 Number Keys
Used to input numbers, for example, preset
number.
8 Cancel
Used to delete number inputted.
9 Power
After the camera has been connected to power
source, in none-menu status, press this button
to turn on / off the camera.
10 Reserved buttons（F1, F2, F3, F4）
These buttons are reserved for future use.
11 Pattern
Used to activate Pattern Scan1 and Pattern
Scan2.
12 BLC
Used to open / close back light compensation.
13 Zoom
Used to adjust zooming times.
“ ”button to zoom in
“ ”button to zoom out.
14 Back
Press“ ”button to go back to previous menu.
15 OK
In None-menu status: press this button to
switch among pan / tilt control speeds.
In Menu status: get into relative menu option
after it has been selected.
16 Direction / Menu Operation
In None-menu status: press these four buttons
to pan left/right and tilt up/down.
In Menu status: or button to select among
menu options, or to change option / value.
17 Preset Setting
“” button to call a preset.
Input number key(s), and then press this button
to call a preset.
“ ”button to set a preset.
Move the camera to a specific position, adjust
focus value and etc., and then press this button
to set a preset.
“ ”button to clear a preset.
Input number key(s), and then press this button
to clear a preset.
18 Enter
After inputting numbers, press this button to
confirm.

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Installation
Cable Connecting
Note
If preset 0 has been saved, after powered on,
camera moves to preset 0 automatically; if
preset 0 has not been saved, after powered on,
camera moves to Home position, where both
pan and tilt angle is zero and zooming time is
1x.
Mounting
The camera has 4 installation types: desktop,
wall (optional), ceiling (optional) and pole
(optional) mount installations.
Note
Before installing, make sure there is enough space to install
the camera and its parts.
Make sure the installed place is strong and safe
enough to hold the camera and relative parts, it
is suggested that the installed place can
withstand 4 times the weight of the camera and
its relative parts
Desktop Mount Installation
1.Put the camera on a flat surface. In case the camera
has to be placed on an inclined surface, make sure the
cline angle is less than 15 degrees to ensure proper
pan /tilt operation
Note
Take effective measures to avoid camera from
dropping.
Do not grab the camera head when carrying.
Do not rotate the camera head with hand. It may
cause malfunction to the camera.
Wall Mount Installation
(Bracket not supplied with camera)
1.According to diameter and position of the 4 installation
holes (As shown below) on the bracket, drill 4 holes on
the wall and fix the bracket onto the wall by using 4
screws which should be prepared by yourself.
1.Before fixing the camera, set the DIP switches of the
camera correctly.

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2.Use inch screws to fix the camera on the bracket, fix
the limit screw
3.According to actual requirement, and make sure the
camera is tightly fixed onto the bracket before your
hands leave the camera.
Ceiling Mount Installation
(Bracket not supplied with camera)
1.According to diameter and position of the 4 installation
holes (As shown below) on the bottom plate, drill 4
holes on the ceiling.
2.Fix the plate onto the ceiling by using 4 screws which
should be prepared by yourself.
3.Before fixing the camera, set the DIP switches of the
camera correctly.
4.Use inch screws to fix the bottom plate on the ceiling,
fix the limit screw
5.Slide the PTZ camera via the slot of the plate and fix
the camera to the plate.

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Menu Settings
Menu Explanation
Press MENU button to enter / exit menu.
❶Menu Hint
It displays currently selected menu option.
❷Menu Options
It displays options under current menu hint.
Press or button to select among menu
options, once font of options turned from white
color to yellow color, it
From main menu, navigate to select
<EXPOSURE> menu, press OK to enter.
❶❷ Refer to Main Menu explanations.
❸ Manual Exposure
Press or button to change value
Video
VIDEO is used to change video value.
Available Options:
SHARPNESS : 0 - 15.
CONTRAST : 0 - 14.
SATURATION : 0 - 14.
HUE : 0 - 14.
2DNR LEVEL : OFF, ON
If camera displays color image, it is suggested to
turn off the 2DNR level, otherwise, the video trails
will be generated. The higher the level is, the
better is the noise reduction performance, but
more video trails will be generated.
3DNR LEVEL: OFF, AUTO, 1，2，3，4.
WIDE DYNAMIC: ON, OFF
Exposure
EXPOSURE menu is used to adjust exposure
value.
<MENU>
VIDEO
EXPOSURE
WHITE BALANCE
PAN TILT ZOOM
SYSTEM
STATUS
RESTORE DEFAULTS
<EXPOSURE>
MODE MANUAL
GAIN 0
SPEED 1/1
IRIS F14
EXP-COM ON
LEVEL 0
BLC ON
ANTI FLICKER OFF
<VIDEO>
SHARPNESS 8
CONTRAST 2
SATURATION 5
HUE 0
2DNR LEVEL2D OFF
3DNR LEVEL 3D OFF
WIDE DYNAMIC OFF
<EXPOSURE>
MODE MANUAL
GAIN 0
SPEED 1/1
IRIS F14
EXP-COMP ON
LEVEL 0
BLC ON
ANTI FLICKER OFF

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Available Options:
MODE
FULL AUTO: Gain, Shutter Speed and Iris value
are adjusted automatically accordingly to
working environment.
MANUAL: manually adjust Gain, Shutter Speed
and Iris
GAIN: 0 - +30
SPEED: 1/1 - 1/10000.
IRIS: F14 - F1.6, CLOSE.
SHUTTER PRI: Gain and Iris value are adjusted
automatically according to working environment;
shutter speed value is adjustable manually.
SPEED: 1/1 - 1/10000.
IRIS PRI: Gain and shutter speed value are
adjusted automatically according to working
environment; Iris value is adjustable manually.
IRIS: F14 - F1.6, CLOSE.
EXP-COMP: once EXP-COMP is set as On,
below level options become available -7 - +7 is
the maximum compensation value for bright, -7
is the maximum compensation value for dark.
BLC: ON, OFF
Backlight compensation (BLC) is video gain
done automatically to correct the exposure of
subjects that are in front of a bright light source.
ANTI-FLICKER：OFF, 50HZ, 60HZ
This option is used to address the image flicker
issue when camera is used in different lighting
environment.
White Balance
WHITE BALANCE menu is used to select from
white balance modes.
Available Options:
MODE: AUTO, ATW(auto tracking), ONE
PUSH, INDOOR, OUTDOOR), MANUAL，
SODIUM LAMP, FLUO LAMP.
“ONE PUSH”: When in “ONE PUSH
TRIGGER” mode, aim the camera at a pure
white object (say a white paper), then press
OK button.
“MANUAL”: R.GAIN and B. GAIN value can be
chosen from 0~255
Pan/Tilt/Zoom
PAN/TILT/ZOOM is used to change pan/tilt/zoom
value
.
Available Options:
PAN/TILT SPEED: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 the bigger
the number is, the faster the speed is. The speed
is the fastest when in 1x zoom compared to other
zooming times.
PAN/TILT LIMIT: ON/OFF, once it is set as ON,
below limit value can be set
UP: -30°~+90°, adjustable every 1°;
DOWN: -30°~+90°, adjustable every 1°;
LEFT: -170°~+170°, adjustable every 1°;
LIGHT: -170°~+170°, adjustable every 1°.
D-ZOOM LIMIT: X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6,
PTZ TRIG AF: Turn ON / OFF the auto focus
when the camera pans / tilts / zooms.
POWER UP ACTION: PRESET 1, PRESET 2,
PRESET 3, PRESET 4, PRESET 5, PRESET 6,
PRESET 7, PRESET 8, PRESET 9, HOME.
System
FORMAT:
1920x1080P/60/50/30/25/20/15/10/5
1280x720P/60/50/30/25/20/15/10/5
1024x768P/60/50/30/25/20/15/10/5
800x600P/60/50/30/25/20/15/10/5
640x480P/60/50/30/25/20/15/10/5.
<WHITE BALANCE>
MODE MANUAL
R.GAIN 1
B.GAIN 128
<PAN TILT ZOOM>
PAN/TILT SPEED 8
PAN/TILT LIMIT ON
UP +90
DOWN 30
LEFT +170
RIGHT 170
D-ZOOM LIMIT X4
PTZ TRIG AF OFF
POWER UP ACTION HOME
<SYSTEM>
FORMAT 640 x 480P60
RATIO SPEED ON PRESET
FREEZE OFF
RS485PORT HALF-DUPLEX-1
DISPLAY INFO OFF

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RATIO SPEED： ON, OFF
When RATIO SPEED is set as ON, pan speed
changes automatically based on zooming times,
that is, the more zooming times, the slower
speed.
PRESET FREEZE：ON, OFF
When it is on, during a regular preset call, the
video will be frozen at point A till Point B. At
Point B, the video will be displayed normally.
RS-485(RS-485 modes)
HALF-DUPLEX-1: in VISCA protocol, camera
will not return confirmation, completion or error
messages after commands have been
executed.
HALF-DUPLEX-2: in VISCA protocol, camera
will return confirmation, completion or error
messages after commands have been
executed.
DISPLAY INFO: Turn ON / OFF display of pan /
tilt angle and prompt message.
Status
It displays current camera’s address, protocol,
baud rate, video format, mount mode and
software version number.
Restore Defaults
RESTORE DEFAULTS： This option is used to
reset all menus to default value. Press OK to
confirm or press  to cancel and return to
previous menu.
Special Preset Commands
No
Setting
93
Cruise, camera switches among saved
0~29 presets repeatedly and sequentially
in fixed interval.
95
Get into menu
96
Delete all presets
99
Reboot the camera
100
1920X1080P50
101
1920X1080P25
103
1280X720P50
104
1280X720P25
105
1920X1080P60
106
1920X1080P30
108
1280X720P60
109
1280X720P30
<STATUS>
ADDRESS 1
PROTOCOL VISCA
BAUD RATE 9600
FORMAT 640 x 480P30
MOUNT STAND
IMAGE VER V1606
USB VER V1.0.0
FIRMWARE V1.0.0
< RESTORE DEFAULTS>
PRESS OK CONFIRM
PRESS BACK CANCEL

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Annex 1 Technical Specifications
Items
Specifications
Image Sensor
1/2.8" CMOS, 2.14 megapixel
Video Format
1080P/30/25, 720P/30/25, 640×480P/30/25
Focal Lens
f=3.9mm-46.8mm
Iris
F1.6-F2.8
Optical Zoom
12x
Digital Zoom
12x
Field of View
72.5°-6.3°
Focus System
Auto, Manual, PTZ trigger, One push trigger
Min. Illumination
0.5 lux(color)，0.1Lux (B/W)
Shutter Speed
1/1 to 1/10,000s
Gain
Auto /Manual
White Balance
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual, Auto Tracking, Sodium
Lamp, Fluo Lamp
Exposure Control
Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Smart
Back Light Compensation
Yes
Wide Dynamic
Yes
Digital Noise Reduction
2D/3D
S/N
≥50dB
Pan Angle
-170°~+170°
Tilt Angle
-30°~+90°
Pan Speed
0.1°~120°/s
Tilt Speed
0.1°~80°/s
Preset Number
256
OSD
Yes
Image Flip
Yes
HD Video Output
USB2.0
Control Interface
USB2.0, RS-232IN, RS-232OUT, RS-485
IR Throughout Output
1 channel IR throughout output
Communication Protocol
VISCA (supports daisy chain) /PELCO-P/PELCO-D
Address
0~63
Power
DC12V
Power
Consumption
＜20W
Operating Temperature
0°C~+40°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C~+60°C
Dimensions (W×H×D）
243mm×163mm×145mm
Weight
1.2KG
Body Color
Grey

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Annex 2 Size and Dimension
Front
Rear
Top
Side
Bottom

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Annex 3 SW1 Definition
SW1 DIP
Address
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
1
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
2
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
4
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
5
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
6
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
7
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
8
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
9
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
10
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
11
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
12
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
13
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
14
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
15
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
16
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
17
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
18
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
19
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
20
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
21
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
22
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
23
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
24
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
25
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
26
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
27
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
28
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
29
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
30
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
31
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
32
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
33
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
34
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
35
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
36
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
37
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
38
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
39
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
40
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
41
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
42
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
43
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
44
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
45
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
46
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
47
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
48
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
49
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
50
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
51
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

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52
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
53
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
54
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
55
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
56
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
57
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
58
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
59
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
60
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
61
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
62
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
63
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
DIP No.
7
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
DIP No.
8
Mounting Type
ON
Ceiling
OFF
Stand

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No action or
image after
powered on
Power supply failure
Check power supply
Power adapter damaged
Replace power adapter
Power cable connection got
loosen
Check & reconnect
No self-testing
after powered
on, or with
motor noise
Not enough power supply
Check & reconnect power
cable connection
Mechanical failure
Repair
Not controllable
from remote
controller
Low battery of remote
controller
Change battery for remote
controller
Exceed remote control
distance
Control within distance of 8M
After power on,
self-test
successfully, but
not controllable
Wrong address / protocol /
baud rate
Check & set again
Wrong connection or open
circuit of RS-485 or RS-232
cable
Check & reconnect
Video loss when
pans / tilts /
zooms
Not enough power supply
Check & reconnect power
cable
Video cable not properly
connected
Replace with a good video
cable
Video captured
after connected
to digital video
interface of a
capture device
is not good as
the video
captured after
connected
directly analog
video interface
of the capture
device
Different video capture
devices have different video
capturing performance,
image quality maybe worse
after it has been converted
from analog to digital
Consult video capture device
supplier for more information

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