Channel Vision 6901 User manual

6901
Vandal-Proof IR Outdoor WDR Dome Camera
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Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 1
2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 2
3. FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 3
4. PACKING LIST ............................................................................................... 5
5. NAME and FUNCTION of EACH PART ........................................................
5.1 OSD Button (Menu): ............................................................................
. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 7
.1 Camera Installation & Operation .......................................................... 7
.2 Connect to Monitor ............................................................................. 10
.3 Connect the Power .............................................................................. 11
.4 Connection Layout ............................................................................. 12
7. OPERATION ................................................................................................. 15
7.1 PELCO Keyboard (or compatible) Operation ..................................... 15
8. SYSTEM SETUP ........................................................................................... 1
8.1 Digital Zoom Operation: ..................................................................... 1
8.2 OSD (On Screen Display) ................................................................... 1
8.3 Sub Menu Description ........................................................................ 17
9. Camera Control Command Protocol ............................................................... 30
9.1 Communication Format ...................................................................... 30
9.2 PC Command ..................................................................................... 32
9.3 Key Code Table .................................................................................. 59
10. SPECIFICATION......................................................................................... 2
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information herein.

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN!
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT OPEN COVERS (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: Alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”.
CAUTION: Alert the user the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Disposal of Old Ele tri al & Ele troni Equipment (Appli able in the European
Union and other European ountries with separate olle tion systems).
This symbol indi ates that this produ t shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the appli able olle tion point for the re y ling of ele tri al and
ele troni equipment. By ensuring this produ t is disposed of orre tly, you will help
prevent potential negative onsequen es for the environment and human health. For more
detailed information about re y ling of this produ t, please onta t your lo al ity offi e,
your household waste disposal servi e or the shop where you pur hased the produ t.
Please be extra areful not to shake the produ t.
Please avoid pla es where frequent vibrations or sho ks.
Do not install the produ t in extreme temperature onditions.
Only use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between -10℃ and +50℃. Be
especially careful to provide ventilation when operating under high temperatures.
Do not install the produ t in an environment where the humidity is high.
Unless the product is waterproof or weatherproof, otherwise it can cause the image quality to be
poor.
Do not expose to strong light (sun rays), as olor filters will be dis olored.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on the produ t.
If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Alcohol or beverages can contain minerals that corrode the
electronic components.
If anything abnormal occurs, make sure to unplug the unit, and contact your local dealer.
It is advised to read the Safety Precaution Guide through carefully before operating the
product, to prevent any possible danger.

2. INTRODUCTION
This WDR digital image camera uses a high sensitive color Sony 1/3” interline transfer
Charge Coupled Device (CCD) image sensor, producing pictures reaching 50 lines of
horizontal resolution.
Super Wide Dynamic Range technology, capturing both high-luminance and low
luminance subjects under these type of shooting conditions. 3-D Noise Reduction
technology, automatic reduce noise at low light environment, clear picture quality saving
90% hard disk storage space of DVR when using MPEG/ MPEG4/ H.2 4 compression
after noise reduction. The camera-side initiatively provides mobile detection warnings
offering more comprehensive monitoring of safety protection. Careful planed privacy
zone enables monitoring more at ease.
650TVL
WDR
DNR

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3. FEATURES
High Resolution
Ex ellent Sensitivity
CCD Sensor provides high resolution
reaching 50 TVL with advanced and
clear picture quality.
High sensitivity, low smear, high
anti-blooming and high S/N ratio.
Wide Dynami Range (WDR) and
Adaptive Tone Reprodu tion
Digital Noise Redu tion (DNR)
High-quality WDR and ATR functions,
perfectly shows the image details
between dark and light. Newly added
environment dynamic detection switch,
enhancing WDR image efficiency.
2D/ 3D DNR, realize the clear image at
low light environment, clear picture
quality saving hard disk storage size of
DVR when using MPEG/MPEG4/H.2 4
compression after noise reduction.
Day & Night Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)
Mechanic IR cut-filter driving unit with
AE provides change from color to B&W
mode automatically for day and night
24-hour surveillance. Selectable
between manual Day & Night control or
from external input signal Day & Night
control.
Improve the low light performance.
When in low light, reducing the image
frame refresh rate and increase the
sensitivity of the camera.
Priva y Mask Motion Dete tion
Privacy image masking with free
position, support up to 15 areas of
privacy masking zone. Privacy area
enlarges with digital zoom-in function.
Camera-site takes the initiative in
providing motion detection alert for a
more comprehensive monitoring and
careful editing of motion detection area.
When there are changes within the
detection area, the camera immediately
issues a warning.

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Lens (C/CS Mount) Extra Conne tion
Built-in DC-type Vari-Focal lens with
ICR.
Control the camera easy by keyboard/PT
Driver via RS485 interface; Connect the
extra Alarm out to combine with the
Motion Detection function.
OSD Image Control
OSD (On Screen Display) Setup Menu.
Camera tile setup of up to 1 alphanumeric
letters.
Performance: 1 x digital zoom, freeze
image, positive/ negative image, mirror
function (left/ right), reverse turn (up/
down), and 180° rotation.
Appli ation
All function can be operated from OSD: WDR (Wide Dynamic Range), ATR
(Adaptive Tone Reproduction), IR OPT (IR Smart), AES (Automatic Electronic
Shutter), AI (Auto Iris), AGC (Auto Gain Control), AWB (Auto White Balance),
BLC (Back Light compensation), DSS (Digital Slow Shutter) and provides the
flickerless mode, and line-lock function.
***Optional
DC 12V
AC 90~240V

4. PACKING LIST
Check and make sure all the items shown below are included in your product package.
If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
6901 Dome Camera User’s Manual
Power Adaptor A essories
5034 (sold separately )
Outdoor IR
Dome
Indoor IR
Dome

5. NAME and FUNCTION of EACH PART
5.1 OSD Button (Menu):
No. Name Function
1 UP Digital Zoom-Out or Up direction button
2 DOWN Digital Zoom-In or Down direction button
3 RIGHT Increase Value (
＋
＋＋
＋ )
4 LEFT Decrease Value (
－
－－
－ )
5 ENTER Enter or Exit setup MENU
To adjust the OSD, remove the dome cover from the main body by gently turning
the cover counter-clockwise to unlock and pull free from the main body. The
OSD buttons can be found on the main body of the dome camera.

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6. INSTALLATION
6.1 Camera Installation & Operation
1. Removing the Dome Cover
 Remove the indoor dome cover from the main body by gently turning the
cover counter-clockwise to unlock and pull free from the main body.
 Remove the outdoor dome cover using the provided L-Wrench, loosen the
screws securing the temper-resistant housing cover (with the screws still
attached on the cover) to unlock the cover from the main body.
2. Camera Image Adjustment
 You can adjust camera to any direction by using Pan, Tilt, and Rotate the
mechanism.
 Pan Base moves by 3 0° on the whole.
 Tilt Base covers total 119° angle ( 4° to one side and 55° to the other side).
 Angle range of Rotate Base is 3 0°.

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<Note> This product is not suitable for horizontal 3 0° continuous rotation.
3. Adjusting the Vari-Fo al Lens
 Loosen the Zoom lever counter-clockwise a little, and then rotate the Zoom
lever to obtain the best image view.
 Loosen the Focus lever counter-clockwise a little, and then rotate the Focus
lever to obtain the optimum picture quality.
 Re-tighten the Zoom lever and Focus lever after adjustment.

4. Atta hing the Dome Cover
 After all necessary adjustment has been made reinstall the dome cover to the
main body.
 Reinstall the indoor dome cover and the main body by turning the dome
clockwise until it locks in place. To prevent unpredictable damage and
burglary, lock-up the dome by using the countersunk head screw.
 Reinstall the outdoor dome cover and the main body by using the provided
L-Wrench to fasten the cover to the main body.

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6.2 Conne t to Monitor
Connect the Video-out port of the camera to a monitor. As the connecting method varies
depending on the instrument, therefore refer to the manual supplied with the instrument
for more information.

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6.3 Conne t the Power
 Connect the indoor dome video output to a 75 Ohms type coaxial cable and
the DC-Jack or AC/ DC-Terminator to the power source.
<Note> Power adapter is sold separately.
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
 Connect the outdoor dome video output to a 75 Ohms type coaxial cable and
the DC-Jack or AC/ DC-Terminator to the power source. When using the
side conduit cabling, it is suggested to use a metal to cover over the cables
to prevent external damage and as weatherproof prevention, please wined
the weatherproof adhesive tape (P.T.F.E. THREAD SEAL TAPE) onto the
metal cover before installation.

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<Note> Power adapter is sold separately.
6.4 Conne tion Layout
To connect the keyboard and alarm, please follow the setup guide shown below:

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6.4.1 Conne ting a Keyboard
PELCO Keyboard (or ompatible) Installation
RS-422 interface is used for communicating PELCO keyboard. Refer to Fig. 1;
connect R+ of the camera to T+ of the PELCO keyboard. Connect R- of the
camera to T- of the PELCO keyboard.
User could adjust Camera ID via rear panel keys or via remote commands.
Protocol, Speed and Parity should only be adjusted via rear panel keys.
Communication Setting
CAMERA ID
0 ~ 253 for P protocol
1 ~ 255 for D protocol
PROTOCOL PELCO
SPEED 2400, 4800, 9 00, 19200
PARITY NONE
The speed of camera should be the same as the speed of the keyboard.
Adjusted function is only effective, after exiting the OSD setup menu.
<Note>
Maximum cable distance for RS-485 communication over 24-gauge wire is 4,000
feet (1,219 m). Recommend using shielded twisted pair cable that meets the basic
requirements for EIA RS-485 applications.

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Fig.1
6.4.2 Conne ting the Alarm
Alarm Installation
Connect GND and AL of the camera to the GND and AL of the alarm.
<Note> The alarm is triggered by motion detection.

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7. OPERATION
1. Mount the camera on the mounting bracket by using the hole on the top or bottom
of the camera, and by using the enclosed mounting block, secured by 2 screws.
2. Connect the video output to the monitor or other video device via a 75 Ohms type
coaxial cable.
3. Power Input Terminal (Dual Power): the camera accepts both AC 24V and DC 12 V
power sources (non-polarity).
7.1 PELCO Keyboard (or ompatible) Operation
Normal Display Mode
PELCO Keyboard Camera Fun tion
OPEN LEVEL +
CLOSE LEVEL -
Twist Joystick clockwise or Zoom In Zoom Tele
Twist Joystick counterclockwise or Zoom Out Zoom Wide
NEAR None
FAR None
Move Joystick Left None
Move Joystick Right None
Move Joystick Up None
Move Joystick Down None
Enter 95; Hold the PRESET key (approximately five
seconds) until the main menu appears on the screen. Accessing OSD Main Menu
<Note>
CLOSE / OPEN adjustments are required to meet the EXPOSURE MODE settings, size
LEVEL is only adjustable when the option is under [WDR], [BLC USER], and [NORMAL].
OSD Setup Menu Mode
PELCO Keyboard Camera Fun tion
OPEN Sub Menu Enter
CLOSE Sub Menu Exit
NEAR Cursor Up
FAR Cursor Down
Move Joystick Left Decrease (-)
Move Joystick Right Increase (+)
Move Joystick Up Cursor Up
Move Joystick Down Cursor Down
Twist Joystick clockwise or Zoom In None
Twist Joystick counterclockwise or Zoom Out None
<Note>
Please refer to PELCO Keyboard (or compatible) manual for more information.

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8. SYSTEM SETUP
8.1 Digital Zoom Operation:
Under normal display (before entering the OSD menu), use (T)/ (W) button to
control the digital zoom (zoom range: 1 x ~ 1 xs).
8.2 OSD (On S reen Display)
Main Menu Display
MAIN MENU VERSION
EXPOSURE
DAY/NIGHT
WHITE BALANCE
PRIVACY
EFFECT
MOTION DETECT
COMMUNICATION

AUTO



OFF

EXIT SAVEALL DEFAULT
Main Menu Setup
 In order to display the setup menu on the screen, set the menu command or press the
button panel.
 Use (T)/ (W) control buttons to select each item.
 Use ◄ ( －
－－
－ )/ ►( ＋
＋＋
＋ ) control buttons to change the data.
 Use MENU control button to ENTER/ EXIT the menu display.

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8.3 Sub Menu Des ription
8.3.1 EXPOSURE Setup
EXPOSURE
WDR
SHUTTER
BACKLIGHT
SHUTTER AGC
NOISE REDUCTION
IRIS SPEED
DIS
DEFAULT
RETURN

MANUAL
OFF
LOW

031
OFF
(1) WDR:
 This function is used for changing the AE mode.
 Set the mode to Normal, ATR-EX, WDR
CONTRAST
This function is used for ATR-EX & WDR mode setting.
Set contrast to Low/ Mid. Low/ Middle/ Mid. High/ High.
LEVEL
This function is used for ATR-EX & WDR mode setting.
Set contrast to Low/ Mid. Low/ Middle/ Mid. High/ High.
(2) SHUTTER:
 AUTO SHUTTER MODE:
HIGHT LUMINANCE
Set the Brightness to 0 ~15 (Default Setup: 3).
LOW LUMINANCE
Set the DSS to OFF, 2~20FLD, 40FLD, 80FLD, 1 0FLD,
25 FLD, 512FLD (Default Setup: OFF).
 Manual SHUTTER SPEED MODE:
Set the speed (NTSC: 1/60, PAL: 1/50), (NTSC: 1/100FLK, PAL:
1/120FLK), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, 1/20000,
1/50000, 1/100000 sec.
HIGH LUMINANCE
Set the brightness to 0 ~15 (Default Setup: 3).
(3) HLC/ BLC:
 This function could be enabled when WDR function is off.
 Set the mode to OFF/ BLC MANUAL/ BLC SMART/ HLC.

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 Back Light Compensation (BLC) is ON:
BLC could emphasize the luminance of the BLC Area according to the
BLC Level.
 Manual/ SMART BLC:
MANUAL
The Manual BLC function enables manually setup of BLC on parts of
image or the whole image.
SMART
The Smart BLC function through DSP, according to the backlight
environment auto calculates the backlight compensation to assure
explicit and accurate image both in dark or strong backlight
environment.
HLC SET
The High Light Compensation (HLC) function enhances the visibility
of license plates and other objects by performing suppression
processing and mask processing on strong light sources
(automobile headlights, etc.) in dark locations.
EXPOSURE

HLC
HLC
CLIP LEVEL
SCALE
DEFAULT
RETURN>
000
010
HLC CLIP LEVEL
 Sets the clip level used for luminance mask.
 Adjust the level from 0 MIN to 50 MAX., lower the value darker the
luminance mask (grey) and higher the value lighter the luminance
mask (white).
HLC SCALE
 Sets the AE exposure correction in HLC mode.