Black BLK-HDC20 User manual

BLK-HDC20 2 Megapixel Full-HD C-mount
Box Camera User Manual
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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WARNING
!Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and risk of re hazards, use a power source that is within specication only.
Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
REGULATORY NOTICE
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modication is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION : FCC Part 15
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.
LEGAL NOTICE
Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use
of specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
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and names or their products. Observint disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than
its own.
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - Do not install this equipment in a conned space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
WARNING - Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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.
WARNING - To reduce a risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION - Installation should be performed by a qualied service person and should conform to all local codes.
CAUTION - To avoid electrical shock, do not open the camera enclosure. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
CAUTION - This camera should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on it.
CAUTION - Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaced only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A suitable conduit entries, knock-outs or glands shall be provided in the cable entries of this product in the end use.
Holes in metal, through which insulated wires pass, shall have smooth well rounded surfaces or shall be provided with bushings.
DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCES
1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
2. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
3. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city oce, waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When install
the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions - The safety, operating and user instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water - For example : near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement; near a swimming pool; etc.
6. Clean only with dry cloth - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) 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 are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................iii
DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCES ........................................................iii
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... iv
SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................................1
1.1 Camera components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 What you need ......................................................................3
SECTION 2 Installation ........................................................................4
2.1 Install the camera mounting bracket ....................................................4
2.2 Attach the lens ......................................................................4
SECTION 3 Conguration Setup .................................................................7
3.1 Menu operation .....................................................................7
3.2 MODEL .............................................................................8
3.3 EXPOSURE ..........................................................................8
3.4 WHITE BALANCE .....................................................................9
3.5 IMAGE .............................................................................10
3.6 INTELLIGENCE ......................................................................11
3.7 SPECIAL FUNCTION ..................................................................12
3.8 DISPLAY ...........................................................................13
SECTION 4 Specications .....................................................................14
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting ...................................................................16
APPENDIX B Camera Dimensions ................................................................17

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Introduction
This high denition indoor C/CS mount camera features 2.2 megapixel imaging with 1920 x 1080 resolution along with
3-dimensional Noise Reduction (3D-NR). 3D-NR automatically provides a more accurate noise reduction. This is based on twice the
visual information than conventional eld-based types. The video noise is reduced by 30 % in low light for a 2 dB improvement in
the signal-to-noise ratio. The result is a brighter picture with less noise, even in low light.
High denition video – HDcctv security cameras deliver true 1080p or 720p HD video, true HDTV-quality video in live and recorded
view modes.
A lens is not included
Features
• 1/3” Panasonic CMOS sensor
• Full HD Resolution
• HDMI output
• HD SDI output (SMPTE 292M)
• Composite video out (BNC)
• DAY & NIGHT
• WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
• Defog, privacy mask functions
• On Screen Display
• Intelligent motion detection
• Multi Protocol (PELCO-D, PELCO-P)
1.1 Camera components
Camera holder hole
(upper side and underside)
Lens
(not provided)
Lens iris output
connector
Flange-back set screw

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NOTES:
• Lens: The camera accommodates a standard C or CS mount lens.
• Camera holder hole: Provided on the upper side and underside of the camera housing.
• Flange back (back focus) set screw: Used to lock the ange back. The adjustment is required only when a lens without
focus-adjusting mechanism is mounted, or when a lens with adjusting mechanism is mounted and more accurate focus that
is needed.
• Lens iris output connector: 4-pin connector used to send the Iris control signal and power supply to an auto-iris type lens.
NOTE: Use only direct-drive or DC-drive lenses with this connector.
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2
3
1Pin DC -type lenses
1 Damping -
2 Damping +
3 Drive +
4 Drive -
1.1.1 Camera back panel
Joystick
OSD controls
Power LED
Main cable
terminal
HDMI out
connector
HD-SDI video
out terminal
BLK-HDC10 back connectors
NOTES:
• HD-SDI video out terminal BNC terminal for HD-SDI video signal output
• Joystick, OSD controls: Used to navigate the OSD menus See “3.1 Menu operation” on page 7 for more information.

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• HDMI out connector: HDMI terminal for HD-SDI video signal output.
• Main cable terminal: 6 pin main cable connector. See below
Power connector
C video output
RS-485 leads
—Power connector: 12 Vdc (center +)
—C video output: analog video output or C-Video
—RS-485 leads: Signal port for RS-485 communication (yellow +/ green -)
• Power LED - LED lights when the power is applied to the camera.
1.2 What you need
To install the camera you will need:
• C- or CS-type lens
• 12 Vdc 1 A power source
• Mounting bracket
• Tools for mounting the camera

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
SECTION 2
Installation
2.1 Install the camera mounting bracket
The camera can be attached to a mounting bracket on the upper side or the underside of the camera. Always follow the
manufacture’s guidelines when installing the mounting bracket.
2.2 Attach the lens
The camera will accommodate a DC-drive or direct-drive C- or CS-type lens. To attach the lens, do the following:
1. Remove the lens mounting cap from the lens mounting ring.
Cap
2. Carefully screw the lens assembly clockwise onto the lens mounting ring until it is fully seated. Tighten until snug.
Lens
Lens mounting ring

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3. If you installed an auto-iris lens, verify that the cable pin denitions match the lens output iris connector (see “1.1 Camera
components” on page 1) then plug the cable into the lens iris output connector.
Lens iris output
connector
4. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to attach the camera mounting bracket to the mounting surface.
5. Attach the camera to camera mounting bracket.
6. Attach the main cable to the main cable terminal on the back of the camera.
7. If you are controlling the camera through an RS-485 network, connect the main cable yellow (RS-485+) and green
(RS-485–) leads to your network. See “1.1.1 Camera back panel” on page 2 for more information.
8. Connect the C-video output connector to a local setup monitor (optional). (Use a setup monitor while making installation
setup adjustments to the camera.)
9. Connect the camera HDMI connector or the HD-SDI connector to a DVR or monitor with HD capabilities using suitable cable.
10. Connect the main cable power connector to your powering source in compliance with local codes. If using 12 Vdc to power
the camera, ensure that the center terminal of the mating connector is positive (+).
11. Verify that the POWER LED on the back of the camera is lit.
12. Power on the local setup monitor
13. While observing the image from the camera on the monitor, adjust the camera for the desired eld of view:
a. Adjust the mounting bracket to center the eld of view in the camera image.
b. Adjust the lens zoom and focus following the manufacturer’s suggested method.

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NOTE If you installed a lens without focus-adjusting mechanism, or a sharper focus is needed after adjusting the lens focus:
- Loosen the ange back (back focus) set screw with a hex wrench, then rotate the ange until the best focus is achieved.
- Tighten the ange back set screw until it is snug.
14. Congure your camera using the software menus in the on-screen display (OSD). Refer to “SECTION 3
Conguration Setup” on page 7 for more information.
15. If you used a setup monitor to congure the camera, disconnect it from the camera.

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SECTION 3
Conguration Setup
Use the on-screen display (OSD) menus to congure your camera for the environment where it is installed and recording
requirements you prefer.
3.1 Menu operation
Navigation through the conguration menus (OSD) is performed with the joystick located on the camera back panel. The joystick
will rock up, down, left and right, and is pressed in (to the camera) to select an item.
Joystick
• Rock Up p : Moves the cursor upwards in the menu. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters.
• Rock Down q : Moves the cursor downwards in the menu. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters.
• Rock Right u : Moves the cursor to the right in the menu. Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected
item. The parameter changes each time this button is pressed.
• Rock Left t : Moves the cursor to the left in the menu. Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected
item. The parameter changes each time this button is pressed.
• Press Down (Select) : Opens the OSD menu system and executes selections and displays a submenu for an item with
the mark.
Press the Set button to open the OSD main MENU consists of a
list of sub-menus or displays the option selected for a camera
function. When sub-menus are available, the  symbol is
shown.

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SECTION 3: CONFIGURATION SETUP
3.2 MODEL
MODEL: Select model type: D&N (day and night) / COLOR / IR SMART / IR CDS
3.3 EXPOSURE
To open the EXPOSURE menu, rock the joystick down (or up) to highlight EXPOSURE, then press the joystick down (set, select).
• BRIGHTNESS: Adjust brightness level: 0 (dark) ~ 20 (bright) steps
• LENS: DC / MANUAL
• SHUT SPEED: Can be set in AUTO or MANUAL: AUTO / 1/30 (25), 1/60 (50), 1/120 (100), 1/240, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000,1/30000, 1/60000 s
• FLICKERLESS: Set to On or O for best video performance. Normally OFF.
• DSS: Select maximum DSS (Digital Slow Shutter): OFF / x2, x3, x4. This feature improves the video image in low-light
conditions.
• AGC: Select Auto Gain Control OFF / ON
• WDR/BLC: Select WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) or BLC (Back Light Compensation). NOTE: When WDR is ON, ACE and DEFOG
function will not turn on.
—WEIGHT : Adjust WDR level 0 ~ 3
• BLC
—AREA : Control BLC area according to light condition.
—POS-X : Adjust the window X-Axis position
—POS-Y : Adjust the window Y-Axis position
—SIZ-X : Adjust the window X-Axis size
—SIZ-Y : Adjust the window Y-Axis size
• DAY&NIGHT : Select Day&Night. The MODEL mode determines content of the DAY&NIGHT submenu.
D&N Model
—AUTO / DAY / NIGHT / EXT
»Delay : 0 ~ 255 second
»BURST : OFF / ON
»THRS : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH. Select Day&Night change level. Higher level make the night mode changed in lower
illumination.
»GAP : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH: Select Day to Night mode change and Night to Day mode change.

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COLOR Model
—AUTO / DAY / NIGHT / EXT
—Delay : 0 ~ 255 second
—BURST : OFF / ON
—THRS : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
—GAP : LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
IR SMART Model (not used with this camera)
IR CDS Model (not used with this camera)
• SMART IR : OFF / ON. NOTE: SMART IR function only works with IR Smart Model.
—THRS : Set-up Smart IR turns on point. When you level up the value, Smart IR turns on in a low light condition.
—AREA : Set up areas to control Smart IR function. When BLC mode is on, Smart IR area is following BLC area.
—POS-X : Adjust the window X-Axis position
—POS-Y : Adjust the window Y-Axis position
—SIZ-X : Adjust the window X-Axis size
—SIZ-Y : Adjust the window Y-Axis size
—IR COMP : Compensate when IR hunting happens. When you use this function, you should put a test object around
30cm form the camera. If an object is located in nearer than 30cm from the camera and an object what could reect
the light is in front of the camera, the camera cannot compensate a trouble of hunting.
3.4 WHITE BALANCE
• AWB : Select WHITE BALANCE mode. AUTO / PRESET / MANUAL / INDOOR / OUTDOOR
—AUTO : Automatically adjusts color according to the lighting.
—PRESET : It is a xed white balance mode that may be automatically readjusted only by pressing PRESET
—MANUAL : You can change WB as changing “RED GAIN” and “BLUE GAIN” in manual mode.
»RED GAIN : Adjust R gain value 0 ~ 20
»BLUE GAIN : Adjust B gain value 0 ~ 20
—INDOOR : Set color temperature to be Indoor light (3700 K)
—OUTDOOR : Set color temperature to be Outdoor light (5100 K)
• CHROMA : Adjust CHROMA gain value 0 ~ 20 steps

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3.5 IMAGE
• SHARPNESS : Adjust sharpness level: 0 ~ 10 steps
• MIRROR : Select a ip mode: OFF / H / V / H&V
—H : You can ip the picture horizontally on the screen
—V : You can ip the picture vertically on the screen
—H&V : You can ip the picture horizontally & vertically on the screen
H Mirror O H Mirror ON
• Freeze : Select real or still mode: OFF / ON
• E.ZOOM : Select maximum digital zoom magnication: x1 ~ x12, x14, x15, x18, x21, x25, x32
• HLC : Select High Light Compensation. When extremely bright light is projected to the camera masking is used on the portion
to prevent partial saturation on the monitor: OFF / ON
—ON LEVEL : 0 ~ 20 steps. COLOR : Black, White, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue
• ACE : Select Digital WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): OFF / ON. NOTE: When ACE is On, WDR/BLC and DEFOG function can not turn
on.

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WDR O WDR ON
• DNR : Select Digital Noise Reduction: AUTO / OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
• D.COMPRESS : Use this function only with IP camera. Set to OFF.
• GAMMA: Set gamma level for best display
3.6 INTELLIGENCE
• PRIVACY : Hide an area you want to hide on the screen: OFF / ON
—MASK# : Select mask area number (0 ~ 31)
—MODE : Set-up masking areas. (OFF / ON)
—X-POS : Adjust the mask X-Axis position
—Y-POS : Adjust the mask Y-Axis position
—X-SIZ : Adjust the mask X-Axis size
—Y-SIZ : Adjust the mask Y-Axis size
—COLOR : Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow
—TRANS : Select mask transparency level (0 ~ 4)

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3.7 SPECIAL FUNCTION
• SHADING DET : Sets the shading calibration that the lens will perform. Only occurs when the entire screen is viewed in white
light. (OFF / ON)
• SHADING : Select Lens shading compensation. (OFF / ON)
• DEFECT DET : Compensates for bad pixels that my occur. Occurs when the whole screen is in full black or if there is bad
pixelation and it changes the THRS values until the screen is xed. (OFF / ON)
• DEFOG : Carry out defog function: OFF / ON
—LEVEL : adjust amount of fog on display screen: 0 ~ 10. NOTE: When DEFOG is On, ACE and WDR/BLC function can not
turn on.
• SYSTEM : Select NTSC or PAL. (NTSC / PAL)
• HD FORMAT : Select Digital output 1080P or 720P. (1080P / 720P)
• PG* : Select Color pattern generator (OFF / ON)
• CVBS : Select Composite signal (OFF / ON)
• COMM : Set up the camera ID, baud rate, protocol
—ID : Select the camera ID: 1 ~ 255
—BAUD RATE : Select serial communication speed: 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 bps
—PROTOCOL : Select operating protocol: PELCO-D / PELCO-P / UPDATE
• DEFAULT : All the settings will be restored to the factory default.
* PG (Pattern Generator), PRIVACY MASK, MOTION AREA cannot work simultaneously, PG has priority, second is PRIVACY MASK and
lastly, MOTION AREA. For example, if PG ON is selected while PRIVACY MASK is active, PRIVACY MASK stops and PG is active.

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3.8 DISPLAY
• DISP SEL : Select display item.
—ID : OFF / ON
—TITLE : OFF / ON
—EZOOM : OFF / ON
• SET TITLE : Select camera title menu (Text edit)
Set Title character set (on-screen)

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SECTION 4: SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 4
Specications
Table 1. Component Specications
Component Value
Image Sensor 1/3" Panasonic CMOS
Total Pixels 2010 (h) x 1108 (v) = 2,227,080 (pixels)
Active Pixels 1944 (h) x 1092 (v) = 2,122,848 (pixels)
Scanning system Progressive
Resolution Digital : 1920 x 1080 (1080p / 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (720p / 60fps)
Analog : 700 TVL
Min. Illumination Color : 1.0 lux , B/W : 0.5 lux
Color DSS : 0.002 lux , BW DSS : 0.001 lux
Video output HD-SDI
Analog : NTSC, PAL (without WDR)
S/N ratio > 50 dB (AGC o)
Function
MODEL D&N / COLOR / IR SMART / IR CDS
EXPOSURE
BRIGHTNESS 0 ~ 20 steps
LENS DC / Manual
SHUT SPEED Auto / Manual ( 1/30 (1/25) ~ 1/60000 )
DSS O / x2 / x3 / x4
AGC O / On
WDR/BLC O / WDR / BLC
DAY&NIGHT Auto / Day / Night / Ext
SMART IR N/A
WHITE BAL Auto / Preset / Manual / Indoor / Outdoor
IMAGE
SHARPNESS 0 ~ 10 steps
MIRROR O / H / V / H&V
FREEZE O / On
E.ZOOM x1 ~ x32
HLC O / On
ACE O / On