Clinton Electronics VF540 User manual

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The lightning ash with an 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
sucient 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.
INFORMATION - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
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 interfer-
ence at his own expense.
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:
u Do NOT use power sources other than that specied.
u Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualied service person and
should conform to all local codes.

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Table of Contents
Warning ………………………………………………………………………………1
Precautions ……………………………………………………………………………2
Components……………………………………………………………………………4
Camera Components …………………………………………………………………5
Installation …………………………………………………………………………… 6
nBracket & Camera Mounting
nPower Connector & Monitor Impedance
nViewing Angle & Focus Adjustment
nSunshield Mounting
nRemote Control
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu ………………………………………………………7
Accessing the OSD Menu Settings . ………………………………………………… 8
LENS……………………………………………………………………………10•
EXPOSURE …………………………………………………………………… 11•
WHITE BALANCE ………………………………………………………………13•
SSDR (Super Dynamic Range)…………………………………………………14•
BLC (Back Light Compensation) ………………………………………………15•
DNR3 (Digital Noise Reduction ……………………………………………… 17•
DAY / NIGHT……………………………………………………………………18•
Special…………………………………………………………………………………20
Image Adj. …………………………………………………………………… 20•
Monitor…………………………………………………………………………21•
Cam Title ………………………………………………………………………22•
Sync ……………………………………………………………………………23•
Motion Det .……………………………………………………………………24•
Privacy…………………………………………………………………………24•
Comm Adj. ……………………………………………………………………25•
Language………………………………………………………………………26•
Return …………………………………………………………………………26•
Exit……………………………………………………………………………………26
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………27
Specications…………………………………………………………………………29
Dimension (inches) ………………………………………………………………… 30

Contact an authorised technician to carry out the inspection.
If the camera emits smoke or is unusually hot for a long period, a re may result.
Unplug device immediately if device exhibits these symptoms.
If the camera is installed on an inappropriate surface, it may fall and cause
injury.
It could cause an electric shock.
It may result in an electric shock or other hazards.
It may result in a re or other hazards.
Warning
The camera requires periodic inspection.
Stop using your camera if malfunction occurs.
Do not install the camera on a surface that can not support it.
Do not hold plug with wet hands.
Do not dis-assemble the camera.
Do not use the camera close to a gas or oil leak.
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Only use the camera under conditions Severe lighting change or icker can
where temperatures are between cause the camera to work improperly.
-20°F ~ 122°F. Be especially careful to
provide ventilation when operating
under high temperatures.
This is one of the most important
parts of the camera. Be careful not to
leave ngerprints on the lens cover.
Do not install the camera in
extreme temperature conditions.
Do not install the camera under
unstable lighting conditions.
Do not touch the front lens of the
camera.
Precautions
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It can cause malfunctions to occur. It can damage the CCD.
If exposed to radioactivity the CCD
will fail.
Never keep the camera pointed
directly at strong light.
Do not drop the camera or subject
it to physical shocks.
Do not expose the camera to
radioactivity.
Notes
If the camera is exposed to spotlight or object reecting strong light, smear•
or blooming may occur.
Check that the power satises the normal specication before connecting•
the camera.
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Components
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Camera Components
5. Plug-in port for CE-REMOTE
6. Zoom adjustment
7. Focus adjustment
8. DC Auto Iris Vari-Focal lens
9. Sunshield
1. Cable
2. Mounting Plate
3. Arm
4. Case

Installation
1. Bracket & Camera Mounting
- Ax the bracket to the mounting surface.
- Run cables through the center of the mounting bracket, or out the side slot.
2. Power Connector & Monitor Impedance
- Use a DC12V/1A regulated PSU or AC24V/1A.
- To avoid re or shock hazards, always use a CE marked PSU.
- Set the monitor impedance switch to 75Ω. Check the impedance switch if
the screen is blurred.
3. Viewing Angle & Focus Adjustment
- To widen the viewing angle, loosen set screw and rotate the Zoom Lever to
the Left; rotate to the Right to narrow the viewing angle. Tighten set screw
when done adjusting.
- To adjust focus, loosen set screw, and rotate the Focus Lever Left or Right to
obtain proper focus. Tighten set screw when done adjusting.
4. Sunshield Mounting
- After completing view & focus adjustments, clip the sunshield into place.
5. Remote control & VBS Extra
- Remove the cap and connect the connector of the remote control and VBS
Extra to the cable socket.
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mounting screws
mounting plate
camera arm screws
Remote port
zoom
focus
Sunshield
cable routing:
center or side
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On Screen Display (OSD) Menu
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On Screen Display (OSD) Menu•
Camera functions and settings can be adjusted or changed by activating the
OSD menu. When the OSD menu is activated text will display on the monitor.
The user can then move the cursor to the desired function to change the setting.
SETUP Menu
LENS •DC
EXPOSURE •BRIGHTNESS  •SHUTTER • AGC
 •SENS-UP  •RETURN
WHITE BALANCE •ATW  •OUTDOOR • INDOOR
 •MANUAL  •AWC SET
SSDR •OFF  •ON
BACKLIGHT •OFF  •BLC • HLC
DNR3 •OFF  •ON
DAY / NIGHT •AUTO  •COLOR • B/W
 •EXTERN
SPECIAL
 •IMAGEADJ.  •MONITOR •CAMTITLE
 •SYNC  •MOTIONDET •PRIVACY
 •COMMADJ  •LANGUAGE •RETURN
EXIT •SAVE  •NOTSAVE •RESET

Settings can be adjusted by using the optional CE-REMOTE (Sold separately).
1. Plug the CE-REMOTE into the port located at the bottom of the camera.
2. Press the SETUP button
Settings can now be made. The SETUP menu is displayed on the monitor.•
Select a menu function from the list by using the UP and DOWN buttons.•
Position the cursor to the desired function.•
Accessing the OSD Menu Settings
to test monitor
plug-in
remote
connection
Power input
BNC output
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3. Select a menu item from the list available by using the UP and DOWN
buttons.
  • Functionsareselectedusingupanddownbuttons.
  • Placethecursoroveradesireditem,theselectedpositionisdisplayed.
4. Set up a selected item by using the Left and Right buttons.
5. To nish the settings, select ‘EXIT’ and press the SET button.
Select the function
using the UP or
DOWN button.
Change the status
using the LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Notes
•Anitemwiththe iconalsohassubmenus.Toselectasubmenu,select
an item with the icon and press the SET button.
•Anitemwiththe---iconhasnosub-menusavailableforselection.
When an arrow
is present, press
SETUP button to
enter sub-menu

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LENS (Adjusting the brightness level)
Using this function, you can control the screen brightness.
1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘LENS’ by using the Up
and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates‘LENS’.
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DC: You can adjust the minimum shutter and maximum value of
shutter when DC Lens mode is selected.
2. Press SETUP to choose from the sub menu items as listed below.
– BRIGHTNESS : Adjusts the video brightness (selectable from 1 - 70).
– IRIS SPEED : Adjusts the Iris control speed of the DC lens. If the
control speed is too slow or fast, use this menu to
adjust the speed.
   –FOCUSADJ. : Toadjustthelensfocuscorrectly,youmustensurethe
focus settings“MODE” is set to ‘ON’. After lens focus has
been adjusted, set “MODE” to ‘OFF’.
Notes
•IfcolorrollingoccurswhenusingaDClens,setShuttertoA.FLK.
•Somelensesmaynotworkproperly,dependingonthesettingofthe
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL.

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EXPOSURE
1. When the SETUP menu is displayed, select ‘EXPOSURE’ by using the Up and
Down buttons so that the arrow indicates‘EXPOSURE’. Press SETUP to enter.
2. Select the desired mode using Up and Down buttons.
BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the exposure brightness.
SHUTTER : You can select either auto or manual shutter.
– A.FLK : Select this when you experience picture icker, which can
happen when there is a clash with the frequency of the
installed lighting.
– ESC : Select this to control the shutter speed automatically. If ESC
is selected, the shutter speed is automatically controlled
depending on the ambient illumination of the subject.
– MANUAL : You can control shutter speed manually. (1/60 ~ 1/120,000)
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Notes
•WhenusingaDClens,settheshuttermodetoA.FLKifcolorrollingoccurs.
•WhentheSHUTTERissettoESCafterselectingInternalSynchronization
Type, the picture may become unstable if the camera faces a bright
uorescent light. Therefore, take care when choosing the installation
position.
•WhentheSHUTTERissettoMANUALorA.FLKmode,SENS-UPwillbe
disabled.
AGC (AUTO GAIN CONTROL) : The higher the gain level, the brighter
the screen, but the higher the noise.
– OFF : Deactivates the AGC function.
– LOW : Allows automatic gain control from 5.3dB to 32dB.
– HIGH : Allows automatic gain control from 5.3dB to 37dB.
SENS-UP : When it is night or dark, the camera automatically detects
the light level and maintains a clear picture if this mode is
activated.
– OFF : Deactivates the SENS-UP function.
– AUTO : Activates the SENS-UP function.
RETURN : Select this to save the changes in the EXPOSURE menu and
return to the SETUP menu.
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Notes
•IfyoupresstheSETbuttonin‘AUTO’mode,youcanadjustbrightnessby
increasing or decreasing the shutter speed. (x2 ~ x512)
•Notethatthehigherthezoomlevel,thebrighterthescreen,butthemore
likely it is that an after-image will appear.
•Althoughnoise,spots,andwhitishsymptomsmayoccurinSENS-UP
operation when the zoom level is increased, this is normal.
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Use the White Balance function to adjust the screen color.
1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘WHITE BAL’ by using the
Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates‘WHITE BAL’.
White Balance control
2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons.
tSelect one of the following 5 modes, as appropriate for your purpose.
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ATW : Select this when the color temperature is between
1,700°K and 11,000°K.
OUTDOOR : Select this when the color temperature is between
1,700°K and 11,000°K. (sodium light inclusion)
INDOOR : Select this when the color temperature is between
4,500°K and 8,500°K.
MANUAL : Select this to ne-tune White Balance manually. Set White
Balance rst by using the ATW or AWC mode. After that
switch to MANUAL mode, ne-tune the White Balance and
then press the SET button.
AWC SET : To nd the optimal luminance level for the current
environment, point the camera towards a sheet of white
paper and press the Function Setup switch. If the
environment changes, readjust it.
Notes
•WhiteBalancemaynotworkproperlyunderthefollowingconditions.In
this case select the AWC mode.
jWhen the color temperature of the environment surrounding the subject
is out of the control range (ie. clear sky or sunset).
kWhen the ambient illumination of the subject is dim.
lIf the camera is directed towards a uorescent light or is installed in a
place where illumination changes dramatically, the White Balance
operation may become unstable.
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SSDR illuminates darker areas of an image while retaining the same light level
for brighter areas to even out the overall brightness of images with high contrast
between bright and dark areas.
1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘SSDR’ by using the Up
and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates‘SSDR’.
2. Turn on by using the Left/Right buttons and press SETUP to change the
SSDR level in the sub menu according to the contrast between bright and
dark areas.
SSDR (Super Dynamic Range)
SSDR ON SSDR OFF

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1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘BACKLIGHT’ by using the
Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates‘BACKLIGHT’.
2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons depending on the
camera purpose.
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BLC : Enables a user to select a desired area on a picture and view that
area more clearly.
HLC (High Light Compensation) : If the scene contains extremely bright
light areas such as from car headlight, the light can mask out much of the
on-screen detail. Use HLC feature to remove these exceptionally bright lit
areas to allow detail such as car license plate number to become visible.
– LEVEL : Adjust level of the HLC function.
– LIMIT : Enable to change the operating condition.
– MASK COLOR/TONE : Change the color / brightness of the masking area.
(Black, Red, Blue, Cyan, Magenta)
– TOP/BOTTOM/LEFT/RIGHT : Adjust the area to be enhanced.
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BLC (Back Light Compensation)
BLC ON BLC OFF

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OFF : Not being used.
3. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons and press the SET
button.
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BLC : Select ‘BLC’ to adjust HLC : Enable the user to
the area to be enhanced change the level limit,
then adjust the level. mask color/tone and area.
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Notes
•Foreectivelicenseplateobservation,itneedsminimumilluminationand
fast shutter speed more than 1/200sec.
•BecausetherecanbeadierenceintheeectivenessofHLCaccordingto
the amount of light area in the screen, optimize the installation angle for
the best HLC performance.
•Whendark,theHLCisonlyactivatedwhenabrightlightexceedinga
specic size in NIGHT ONLY mode.
•TheHLCisnotactivatedindaylightorwhenbrightlightisnotpresentat
night in NIGHT ONLY mode.
HLC ON HLC OFF
HLC MASKING AREA
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