cctv camera pros MON-LCD35P User manual
CCTV Test Monitor User’s Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the CCTV security tester. Please read the manual before using the
CCTV Test Monitor, and use properly.
For using the CCTV Test Monitor safely, please first read the「Safety Information」carefully in
the manual.
The manual should be kept well in case of reference.
Keep the S/N label for after-sale service within warranty period. Product without S/N label will
be charged for repair service.
If there is any question or problem while using the CCTV Test Monitor, or damages occurred on
the product, please contact our technical Department.
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Table of Content
1 Safe t y Inf ormat i on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2 In t r o duc tio n -------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------4
2.1 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.2 CCTV Test Monitor Kits --------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.3 Front Panel---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.4 Side View-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.5 Installing the Battery----------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3 Operation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3.1 Power on/off-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3.2 Menu & Functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3.3 PTZ controller-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
3.4 Video setting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
3.5 Colorbar generator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------16
3.6 Cable tester--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
3.7 Data monitor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.8 Device setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
3.9 Address search----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
4 DC12V Power output------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
5 Audio input test------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
6 Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
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1. Safety Information
Notice
The tester is intended to use in compliance with the local rules of the electrical
usage and avoid to apply at the places which are inapplicable for the use of
electrics such as hospital, gas station etc.
To prevent the functional decline or failure, the product should not be sprinkled
or damped.
The exposed part of the tester should not be touched by the dust and liquid.
During transportation and use, it is highly recommended to avoid the violent
collision and vibration of the tester, lest damaging components and causing
failure.
Don’t leave the tester alone while charging and recharging. If the battery is
found severely hot, the tester should be powered off from the electric source at
once. The test should not be charged over 8 hours.
Don’t use the tester where the humidity is high. Once the tester is damp, power
off immediately and move away other cables connected.
The tester should not be use in the environment with the flammable gas.
Do not disassembly the instrument since no component inside can be repaired
by the user. If the disassembly is necessary indeed, please contact with the
technician of our company.
The instrument should not be used under the environment with strong
electromagnetic interference.
Don’t touch the tester with wet hands or waterish things.
Don’t use the detergent to clean and the dry cloth is suggested to use. If the dirt
is not easy to remove, the soft cloth with water or neutral detergent can be
used., but the cloth should be tweaked sufficiently.
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2. Introduction
The CCTV Test Monitor is developed for the On-Site installation and maintenance of video
monitoring system. It can be used for displaying video, controlling PTZ, generating images,
capturing data of RS485 and testing LAN cable etc. Its functions, easy operation, and portability
makes it simple for the CCTV technician to install and maintain CCTV system, improving work
efficiency and get the labor cost down.
2.1 Features
2.8"TFT-LCD , 960（H）×240（V）resolution.
Video Level testing, video signals measured in IRE or mV
DC12V 1A power output for camera
Audio input test, testing the audio signal from pickup devices.
PTZ control. Pan/tilts the P/T unit, zooms in/out the lens, adjusts the focus, aperture and sets
and calls the preset position
Video displaying. Automatically adapts and displays the video format of NTSC/PAL.
LCD Brightness/Contrast/Color Saturation are adjustable.
Video Generating, The PAL/NTSC multi-system colorbar video generator (seven-system
switchable, transmit/receive seven-system colorful imagines)
Data analyst. Captures and analyzes RS485 controlling data to help the technician to find out
the problem.
Cable testing. It is powerful in testing LAN cable, measuring the connecting status ，displaying
the sequence of connection and the NO. of the LAN cable.
Multi-interface and Multi-baudrate. Support RS232 ,RS485 and RS422 interface; baud rate
ranging from 150, 600 to 19200bps.
Multi-protocol. Supports more than twenty PTZ protocols. For example, PELCO-P, PELCO-D,
SAMSUNG etc.
PTZ address scanning, search up the ID of PTZ camera.
Lithium Ion Polymer Battery (3.7V DC2800mAh). The device employs advanced power control
and protection circuit. The device is high power-efficient, energy saving and environmental
protection. It can last 15 hours for normal use after charging for 4 hours.
3.5
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2.2 CCTV Test Monitor Kits
Professional design, light and portability, video display and data control are deliberately
integrated, which makes the instrument so simple, practicable, easy for use that the training is
almost unnecessary for an operator to be skillful.
1. CCTV Test Monitor 3. LAN Cable Tester 5. BNC Cable
6. Safety cord
7. RS485 data cable
2. Power Supply (5V 2A) 4. Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 8. Instruction Manual
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2.3 Front Panel
1
The power indicator: it lights green while the tester is powered on.
2
The data-reception indicator: it lights red while the data is being received.
3
The data-transmission indicator: it lights red while the data is being
transmitted
4
The charge indicator: it lights red while the battery is being charged. As
the charging is complete, the indicator turns off automatically.
5
The display Icon of battery electricity: it displays the electric quantity
6
Main-menu: it shows main functions of CCTV Test Monitor.
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Sub-menu: Shows and sets the values of functions
8
Long-pressing it more than 2 seconds to turn on/off the tester;
short-pressing to turn on/off the PTZ controller menu displaying.
9
Menu key: it pops up the main-menu; constant-press it or press the
or key can shift between functions
10
Setup key : press it or press left or right key to enter sub-menu to set the
parameters of functions.
11
Upward : Select the item which will be set or add the value of the
parameter. Tilt the PTZ upward.
12
Leftward : Enter the sub-menu or select the parameter whose value will be
changed. Reduce the value of the parameter. Pan the PTZ left.
13
Rightward : Enter the sub-menu or select the parameter whose value will
be changed. Add the value of the parameter. Pan the PTZ right.
14
Downward : Select the item which will be set or reduce the value of the
parameter. Tilt the PTZ downward.
15
Confirm/Open : Confirm the setting of parameters; open the aperture.
16
Return/Close : Return or cancel while setting parameters of the menu;
close the aperture
17
Near focus: Focus the image nearby.
18
Far focus: Focus the image faraway.
19
TELE: zoom in the image
20
WIDE: zoom out the image
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2.4 Side view
Left Side
Right Side
Top View
22
Reset the default settings of parameters.
23
External power supply (DC, 5V): It is highly recommended to use the equipped power adapter.
24
UTP cable port: Please use together with UTP LAN cable tester.
25
RS232 interface: RS232 communication for the PTZ.
26
Audio input: test the pickup and other audio equipments on the front-end
27
DC12V1A power output: output DC12V power for camera
28
Tester speaker
29
Video input (BNC input interface): Inputs the video.
30
Video output (BNC output interface): Outputs the video.
31
RS485/422 Interface: RS485/RS422 communication for the PTZ.
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2.5 Installing the Bat ter y
The tester has built-in lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery. The battery cable inside battery
cabin should be disconnected for safety during transportation!
Prior to the use of the instrument, the battery cables inside the battery cabin should be
well connected and the color of cables should be at the same side.
Usually it need not to disconnect the cable at the normal use, pressing key
continuously can power on or off the tester.
At the first time of use, the batteries should be completely exhausted and then
recharged for 4 or 5 hours.
The Charge Indicator lights red when charging the battery, The charge indicator
turns off automatically when the charging is completed.
△Notice: When the Charge Indicator turns off, the battery is approximately 90% charged.
The charging time can be extended for about 1 hour and the charging time within 8
hours will not damage the battery.
△The tester can work as usual while it is being charged, however. But the charging time will
be extended.
Press the RESET key at the right of the instrument to restore the default settings when the
instrument works abnormally.
Unlock the battery cover by pushing horizontally as the direction illustrated
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Warning: Connect the terminal of the battery with the direction illustrated. Please take
care of the polarity of terminal.
(The wires of the same color should be both at the one side)
Lock the batteries by pressing as the direction illustrated
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3. Operation
3.1 Power on
Continuously press (at least 2 seconds) to power on/off the CCTV Test Monitor. When the
CCTV Test Monitor is powered on，press MODE key the main-menu will pop up.
3.2 Menu & Functions
Press MODE key continuously or press the or key to select the function (PTZ controller,
Video settings, Colorbar generator, LAN cable tester, Data monitors, Device setting) and enter
corresponding function setting sub-menu. Press SET key to set the parameters in function sub-menu.
Note: When the CCTV Test Monitor is powered on, it will return to the function which is being
operated before it is turned off.
1. PTZ controller
Display the input video images. Pan/tilt the P/T unit and zoom
in/ out the image. Setup the controlling parameters like protocol,
communication port, baud rate, PTZ ID, pan/tilt speed; set and
call preset position.
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2. Video setting
Adjust the LCD brightness, Contrast, Color saturation.
Video Format displaying and Video level testing
3. Colorbar generator
Output or receive seven different forms of video color bar to
tester monitor, cable or other equipment.
4. Cable tester
Test LAN cable or telephone cable.
The connecting condition and the sequence of wires will be
displayed, as well as the serial number of the cable tester kit.
5. Data Monitor
Captures the protocol from the controlling system and display
command data. It is helpful to debug and maintain RS485
communication.
6. Device setting
Set the parameters of the CCTV Test Monitor (Auto poweroff/
Keypad tone/Language/Brightness)
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3.3 PTZ Controller
Display the input video images. Pan/tilt the P/T unit and zoom in/ out the image. Setup the
controlling parameters like protocol, communication port, baud rate, PTZ ID, pan/tilt speed; set
and call preset position.
The following connections should be confirmed before use
a. The Video In interface of the CCTV Test Monitor and the output interface of camera
b. Data A+ of the CCTV Test Monitor and A+ of the PTZ camera or controlling device, data B-
of the instrument and B- of the PTZ camera or controlling device
Note: Don’t connect communications interface with a circuit the voltage higher than 6V.
a. Press SET key to enter the sub-menu of PTZ controller.
b. Press the or key to select the parameter
which we want to change the value.
c. Press ENTER key to save the change or press RETURN
key to give up the change
d. Press SET key to exit the sub-menu.
e. Press POWER key to full-screen the image
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A. Protocol: Select the protocol according to the protocol of the PTZ camera. Up to 21
popular protocols are available, like elco P, Pelco D, Samsung, Yaan, LiLin, CSR600 etc.
B. Port: Select the communication port for the PTZ camera controlling (RS232/422/485)
C. Baud: Select the baudrate according to baudrate of the PTZ camera.(150, 300, …, 19200bps)
D. Address: Set the ID according the ID of PTZ camera (0~254).
E. Pan Speed: Set the pan speed of PTZ camera (0~63)
F. TiltSpeed: Set the tilt speed of PTZ camera (0~63)
G. Set PS: Setup preset position (0~128)
a. P/T/Z the camera to desired position
b. Press SET key to enter PTZ controller submenu
c. Move the yellow cursor to “Set PS” and then press or key to select the preset
position number.
d. Press ENTER key to complete preset position setting or preset RETURN key to give up
preset position setting.
Tips: Press or key to accelerate the value changing.
H. Go PS: Call the preset position. (0~128) The PTZ camera will go to the desired preset position.
a. Move the yellow cursor to “Go PS” and then press or key to select the preset
position number.
b. Press ENTER key to complete preset position calling or preset RETURN key to give up
preset position calling.
Tips: Press or key to accelerate the value changing.
The way of calling the OSD menu and preset of the PTZ camera may vary with control systems
from different manufacturers. Please read the operation manual of control system manufacturer
for details. The way of calling OSD provided for reference is calling preset-64.
a. Move the yellow cursor to “PTZ controller” to enter PTZ controller mode
b. Press SET key to enter PTZ controller sub-menu. Press or key to move
the yellow cursor to “Go PS”,
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c. Press or key to select the preset number 64, and then press ENTER key to
call OSD menu of the PTZ controller.
OSD Menu of Dome (For reference only)
MAIN MENU
1. DISPLAY SETUP
2. CAMERA SETUP
3. CONTROL SETUP
4. CAMERA MASK SET
5. PROGRAM
6. PAL CAMERA
7. CAM DEFAULT SET
8. DOME RESET
9. EXIT
MAIN MENU
1. Display configuration
2. Set camera parameters.
3. Set PTZ controlling
4. Set privacy mask
5. Set auto-running functions
6. PAL/NTSC Switch
7. Restore the default settings
8. Reset the dome
9. Exit the main menu
Operate auto-running functions by calling preset position(effective for some brands of
PTZ camera)
Call preset-33—Open Auto-flip function
Call preset-34—Reset zero point of PTZ camera
Call preset-64—Enter the main menu of the PTZ camera
Call preset-95—Enter the main menu of the PTZ camera or stop the PATTERN recording.
Call preset-96—Run pattern-1
Call preset-97—Run preset tour-1
Call preset-98—Run frame Scan
Call preset-99—Run Auto scan
3.4. Video Setting
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User can customize the brightness, contrast and saturation of the LCD according to the using
environment , the CCTV tester auto display the format(PAL/NTSC) of video input, and analysis
the input video signal level.
a. Press the or key to select the parameter which we want to change the value.
b. Press the or key to change the value. Press ENTER key to save the change
or press RETUR key to give up the change
c. The Video Format and Video Level will be displayed in the lower portion of the screen. If
there is no video signal at the Video IN port of the CCTV Test Monitor, the type of NTSC or
PAL , and Video Level will not be displayed.
Depending on the type of camera connected to the CCTV Test Monitor, the Video “Format:
“will automatically change between NTSC and PAL, and the Video Level will automatically
change between IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) and mV. NTSC signals measured in IRE
units, PAL signals measured in mV.
The Video Level should be within the indicated range. Levels that are too low will result in a
dim picture with reduced dynamic range. A Video Level that is too high will result in washed
out pictures with decreased. The CCTV Test Monitor will display “Normal”when video levels
are 1000mV±20%, “Exceed”or “Weak”will be displayed when video level out of 1000mV±
20%.
3.5. Colorbar generator (Output video at any mode)
Output or receive seven different forms of video color bar to test monitor, video cable or other
equipment.
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a. Press the or key to select the parameter which we want to change the value.
b. Press the or key to change the value.
c. Press ENTER key to save the change or press RETURN key to give up the change
3. 6 Cable Tester
Test LAN cable or telephone cable.
Connect LAN cable or telephone cable with the CCTV Test Monitor and cable tester. And then
the connecting status, cable type and the sequence of wires will be displayed, as well as the serial
number of the cable tester kit
The right picture shows line1-7 are closed, line8 is open and the number of the cable tester box is 255
Straight-through Line Cross Line Open Line or Short Line
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3.7. Data monitor
Capture the command data from RS485 controlling system.
a. Connect the RS485 or RS232 interface of controlling system with the RS485 or RS232
interface of the CCTV Test Monitor (In case of RS485, A to A, B to B)
b. Press SET key and then press or key to select communication port according to
the system connection. Press SET key to save the change.
d. Press or key to select the baud rate according to the baud rate of controlling
system and then press SET key to save the change and capture command data from
controlling system.
e. Press RETURN key to clear the screen.
3.8 Device setting
Set the parameters of the CCTV Test Monitor
Auto poweroff: Setting the time of auto shut-down.(Disable,5,10,…,60)
Disable: Disable the “Auto poweroff”function. 5 means the CCTV will power off
after 5 minutes when there is no any operation.
Keypad tone: Open or close the beep of pressing keypad.
Language: Select language of OSD menu
Brightness: Setting the brightness of OSD menu and background.(0~7)
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a. Press or key to move the parameter we want to change.
b. Press or to change the value.
c. Press ENTER to save the change or press RETURN key to give up the change.
3.9 PTZ address scanning
Search up the ID of PTZ camera.
Note: Please isolate the PTZ camera with other PTZ cameras before searching up. Otherwise all the
PTZ cameras in the same system will pan at the same time.
Press keys to “Device setting” menu:
Press key to confirm after change “Address search:”
to “on”, which add address scan sub-menu. Press to switch the sub-menu as illustrated:
(Note: The system returns to “OFF”after shutdown, and the
scan sub-menu closes automatically. Set “ON”again for next
use.)
Press key to set: protocol, communication port,
communication rate, make them same as the PTZ camera
Press or key, the address values is constantly on the rise or decrease.
NEAR: The tester will search up the ID quickly and continuously(from 1 to 256). When the ID
is searched, the PTZ camera will pan right. At this time, please press any key to stop
searching up.
FAR: The tester will search up the ID quickly and continuously(from 256 to 1). When the
ID is searched, the PTZ camera will pan left. At this time, please press any key to
stop searching up.
WIDE: The tester will search up the ID step by step (from 1 to 256). When the ID is searched,
the PTZ camera will stop panning.
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