Digital Watchdog DWC-T8553TIR User manual

Universal HD over Coax®
5MP Turret Camera
DWC-T8553TIR/ DWC-T8563TIR
User’s Manual Ver. 11/18
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

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Table of Contents
1 FEATURES............................................................3
2 DIMENSIONS........................................................4
2.1 DWC-T8553TIR.............................................4
2.2 DWC-T8563TIR.............................................4
3 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES.....................................5
4 INSTALLATION......................................................6
5 CHANGING THE CAMERA’S SIGNAL.....................7
6 CONNECTING TO DVR/ENCODER.........................8
7 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLES ......................9
8 OSD MENU TREE................................................10
8.1 LENS ..........................................................10
8.2 EXPOSURE .................................................10
8.3 WHITE BALANCE ........................................11
8.4 DAY&NIGHT................................................11
8.5 ADJUST......................................................12
8.6 AUTO-FOCUS .............................................13
9 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................14
10 SPECIFICATIONS................................................15
10.1 DWC-T8553TIR...........................................15
10.2 DWC-T8563TIR...........................................16
11 LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS........................................16
12 WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................18

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1 FEATURES
§ Universal HD over Coax®Technology supports HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI
and all analog to 960H signals
§ 5MP 1/2.7" image sensor at 20fps / 4MP at real-time 30fps
§ 2.8mm fixed lens (DWC-T8553TIR model)
§ 2.8~12mm varifocal lens with motorized zoom and focus (DWC-T8563TIR
model)
§ Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR)
§ OSD control via Coaxial (UTC)
§ 100' range IR
§ 3D digital noise reduction
§ True day/night with mechanical IR cut filter
§ Auto gain control (AGC)
§ Backlight compensation (BLC)
§ Auto white balance (AWB)
§ IP66 certified weather and tamper resistant
§ 5 year warranty

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2 DIMENSIONS
2.1 DWC-T8553TIR
2.2 DWC-T8563TIR

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3 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES
Please check if all of the camera parts and accessories are included in the package
before proceeding.

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4 INSTALLATION
1. The mounting surface must withstand
three times the weight of your camera.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in
improper places for the electric line
cover can be damaged. This may
cause a short or fire.
3. Using the mounting template, sheet or
the camera itself, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
4. Do not remove the protective film until
the installation I completed.
5. Pass wires through the mounting
bracket and make all necessary
connections. Connect the BNC and
power cables to the camera. Connect
the camera to a DVR or encoder.
6. The cameras support three analog
signals: HD-Analog, HD-TVI and HD-
CVI. See section 5 for more
information on how to change the
signal.
7. Mount the rubber plug to the gap of the mounting base.
8. Adjust the camera to obtain an optimum angle by loosening the lock screws.
Tighten the lock screws after you finish adjusting the view angle of the camera
(see section 7).
9. If your camera supports a varifocal lens (DWC-T8563TIR models), adjust the
zoom and focus as needed (see section 7).
10. Remove the protection file softly to finish the installation.

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5 CHANGING THE CAMERA’S SIGNAL
The camera supports three analog signals: HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and analog signal
up to 960H.
In order to switch the camera’s signal between the available options, locate the button
switch on the signal cable. The video outputs will recycle by holding and pressing the
button in the video switch cable for 5 seconds.
NOTE: The camera’s factory default resolution is 4MP at 30fps. However, the camera
can display video up to 5MP resolution at 20fps. In order to change the camera’s
resolution, go to the camera’s OSD menu > ADJUST > OUTPUT MODE.

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6 CONNECTING TO DVR/ENCODER
Use the diagram below to connect to a Universal DVR or CRT Monitor properly.
Use the diagram below to connect the camera to a proper power supply.
Power requirements: DC12V
Power consumption: IR LEDs on: < 4W
IR LEDs off: < 1W
CAUTION! The camera supports DC power supply only

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7 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLES
Adjust the camera to obtain an optimum angle by using the camera’s bracket. The
camera’s max angles are:
§ Pan: 0 ~ 360
§ Tilt: 0 ~ 90
If your camera supports a varifocal lens (DWC-T8563TIR models only), you can adjust the
camera’s zoom and focus from the camera’s OSD menu via UTC. See section 8.6
Auto Focus for more information.

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8 OSD MENU TREE
This camera supports Up the Coax communications (UTC). This means that all control
over the camera’s OSD menu and settings can be done directly from the DVR itself.
Please note that the DVR must also support UTC in order to control and setup the camera
remotely.
8.1 LENS
Adjust the camera’s lens between DC and
manual options. Manual mode supports the
fixed board lens or the manual iris lens.
When you are done, go to SAVE&END to
shave the new settings.
8.2 EXPOSURE
SHUTTER: Set the shutter speed to manual or auto.
If manual is selected, set the shutter speed to one of the options from: 1/30~
1/50000.
Select FLK if the camera is experiencing some flickering in the image.
AGC (Auto Gain Control):AGC enhances
the picture brightness in low light
conditions. A higher level AGC setting
makes the images brighter, however, it
could increase the amount of noise. Set the
AGC values from 0 to 15.
Brightness: Set the brightness level of the
camera’s image. The range of brightness value is from 0 to 255.
D-WDR: Digital wide dynamic range. You can enable or disable it here. WDR can
adjust the camera to provide a better image when there are both very bright and
very dark areas simultaneously in the field of the view by lowering the brightness of
the bright area and increasing the brightness of the dark area.
BLC (Backlight Compensation):If BLC is selected, the auto exposure will be set
automatically according to the scene so that the object in a dark scene will be seen
clearly.
EXT: Select to Return to the previous menu or SAVE&END to save all changes.

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8.3 WHITE BALANCE
The camera’s white balance can be set to AWT or AWC.
ATW: The camera will constantly adjust the white balance automatically, compensating
for temperature changes between 2200~10500K.
AWC→SET: Fix the white balance values according to the current color
temperature settings in the camera’s view. The camera will not monitor the color
temperature changes and remain set to the current settings.
8.4 DAY&NIGHT
The camera supports multiple setup potions for the camera’s transition between
color and B/W modes.
EXT:If selected, the camera will switch between color and B/W mode based on an
external illuminator. If selected, enter the sub-menu to adjust the delay time for the camera
switching between B/W and color modes.
AUTO: If selected, the camera will switch between color and B/W when the lighting
in the camera’s view changes beyond a specific level.
COLOR:If selected, the camera will remain in color mode regardless of external
illumination or lighting levels in the camera’s view.
B/W:If selected, the camera will remain in B/W mode regardless of external
illumination or lighting levels in the camera’s view. When selected, IR Smart
function can be enabled to get a clearer image in B/W.

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8.5 ADJUST
NR (Noise Reduction):You can adjust the camera’s digital noise reduction settings to
2DNR and 3DNR. Digital noise reduction helps decrease digital noise in low lightning and
make the image more thorough. Increasing the value of the digital noise reduction will
make improve the digital noise reduction effect but it may also reduce the image resolution.
Sharpness: Set the image’s sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the image will
appear, but it may also increase digital noise in the image.
Color Gain: Set the level of color gain (including blue gain and red gain).
LSC: Lens Shading Correction. Please enable or disable it as needed.
Mirror: Mirror, V-Flip, Rotate and OFF are optional.
DPC: Defect Pixel Correction. Enable live DPC or white DPC as needed.
Language: Select one of 13 languages supported in the camera.
Output Mode: HD-TVI, HD-Analog, CVBS or HD-CVI video output can be selectable.
Please choose the right video output signal as needed.

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8.6 AUTO-FOCUS
For motorized zoom cameras (DWC-T8563TIR models), auto focus function can be
adjusted. For DWC-T8553TIR models, please skip this section.
AF Mode: Select from: SEMI, AUTO or
MANUAL.
ONE SHOT AF: Select this option to focus
the camera instantly based on the current
settings and view.
TDN AF: If enabled, the lens will
automatically focus when the system
switches between day (color) and night
(B/W) mode.
LENS INIT: Select this option to restart
the lens.

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact our technical
specialist.
FOR NO VIDEO
Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely.
Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current.
FOR OUT-OF-FOCUS VIDEO
Check the Front case cover and the lens for dirt or fingerprints. Use a soft cloth and gently
clean.
The use of a field test monitor is recommended.

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10 SPECIFICATIONS
10.1 DWC-T8553TIR

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10.2 DWC-T8563TIR
11 LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS

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There are no express warranties except as listed. The warrantor will not be liable for
incidental or consequential damages (including damage to recording media without
limitation) resulting from the use of these products or arising out of any breach of the
warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth
above.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions or
limitations listed above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state.
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address:
Digital Watchdog, Inc.
ATTN: RMA Department
5436 W. Crenshaw Street
Tampa, FL 33634
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship as determined by
the warrantor, in its sole discretion, are not covered. Costs of such service calls are the
responsibility of the purchaser.

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12 WARRANTY INFORMATION
Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Digital Watchdog Camera
against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:
LABOR: For the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED from the original purchase
date, if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the
unit with a new or refurbished product at its option at no charge.
PARTS: In addition, the Warrantor will supply replacement parts for the initial five (5) years
and
one (1) year on IR LED.
To obtain warranty or out of warranty service, please contact aTechnical Support
Representative at 1+ [phone] Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Eastern Standard Time.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty
service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship which arise during normal use. This warranty does not cover damage which
occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
Warrantor or
failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna,
inadequate
signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lightning damage, rental use of the product or service by anyone
other
than an authorized repair facility or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

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