Digital Watchdog DWC-V7253TIR User manual

User’s Manual Ver. 08/17
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
STAR-LIGHT Universal HD
over CoaxTM Indoor / Outdoor
Mini Dome Cameras
DWC-V7253
DWC-V7253TIR

Index
INTRODUCTION
Safety Information
Features
Part Name
Dimension
Product & Accessories
02
07
08
09
10
INSTALLTION
Installation
Connecting to Monitors
Control Board
Adjusting Angle
11
13
14
15
OSD MENU
Menu Tree
OSD Menu - Lens
OSD Menu - Exposure
OSD Menu - Backlight
OSD Menu - White Balance
OSD Menu - Day&Night
OSD Menu - NR
OSD Menu - Special
OSD Menu - Adjust
OSD Menu - Exit
16
17
18
20
21
22
24
25
30
31
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
32
Specifications
Limits & Exclusions
Warranty
33
35
36
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
consisting a risk of electricshock is present within
this unit.
This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
1. Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet.
Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product
2. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion, fire, electric
shock, or damage to the product.
3. Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter.
Exceeding the capacity may cause abnormal heat generation or fire.
4. Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. Insecure connection may cause fire.
5. When installing the camera, fasten it securely and firmly.
A falling camera may cause personal injury.
6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal things, etc.) or containers filled
with water on top of the camera. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock,
or falling objects.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
WARNING
WARNING
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Safety Information
7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product.
In such case, immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center.
Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.
9. If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center.
Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.
10. When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Operating
. Before using, make sure power supply and all other parts are properly connected.
. While operating, if any abnormal condition or malfunction is observed, stop using the camera
immediately and contact your dealer.
Handling
. Do not disassemble or tamper with parts inside the camera.
. Do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration as this can damage the camera.
. Clean the clear dome cover with extra care. Scratches and dust can ruin the quality of the camera image.
Installation and Storage
. Do not install the camera in areas of extreme temperature, exceeding the allowed range.
. Avoid installing in humid or dusty environments.
. Avoid installing in places where radiation is present.
. Avoid installing in places where there are strong magnetic elds and electric signals.
. Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to strong vibrations.
. Never expose the camera to rain or water.
PRECAUTION
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
- All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated.
2. Keep these instructions.
- The safety, operating and use 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 use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this device 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 over-heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on 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 unstructions have been adhere to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with 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.
Disposal of Old Appliances
1. When this crossed-out wheel bin symbol is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the
municipal waste stream stream in accordance to laws designated by the
government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city
office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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 interferenece at his own expense.
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Features
Universal HD over Coax™ Technology with HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and all Analog to 960H Signal Support
STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology
1/2.7" Image Sensor
2.1MP, 1080p Resolution at 30fps
Fixed Lens 3.6mm
Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR)
OSD Control Via Coaxial (UTC)
Smart IR™ with Intelligent Camera Sync. 50ft Range (DWC-V7253TIR only)
Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
True Day/Night with Mechanical IR Cut Filter
De-Fog™ Extreme Weather Image Compensation
Highlight Masking Exposure (HME)
Programmable Privacy Zones
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
Auto White Balance (AWB)
IP66 Certified Weather and Tampering Resistant
IK-10 Impact Rated
5 Year Warranty
7

Part name
Dome Cover
IR Switch
Tilt/Rotation Screw
Ambient Light Sensor
Upper Case
Cable
OSD Joystick
Lens IR LED
Bottom Case
Down
Up
BNC Cable
Power Cable
Test Video Output
8

Dimension
Unit : Inches (mm)
4.13" (105mm)
1.28" (32.5mm)
1.11" (28.2mm)
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Product & Accessories
NOTE:The ‘Test Video Cable’ is used to test the camera by connecting to a portable display.
Please check if all the camera and accessories are included in the package.
Camera Cables
Mount Bolt & Nut
Manual
Template Sheet
for installing by Bolt & Nut
Screw &
Plastic Anchor-2pcs
Torx Wrench Test Video Cable
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Installation-
Instructions
1Detach the camera’s cover dome from the
camera’s module by unscrewing the three cover
dome screws using the Torx Wrench.
2Use the camera or mounting template to mark
and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
3Pull wires through and make connections.
4
5
Using three included screws, mount and
secure the camera to the wall or ceiling.
Secure the camera’s cover dome onto the
camera base and remove the protecting lm to
complete the installation.
Template Sheet
11

Installation-
Using Mount Bolt & Nut
Template Sheet
1Detach the camera’s cover dome from the
camera’s module by unscrewing the three cover
dome screws.
2Using the camera or mounting template, mark
and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
3Secure the two long mounting screws to the
camera’s base.
4
5
Pull wires through and make connections.
Mount the camera to the mounting surface
using the 2 mounting nuts.
6Secure the camera’s cover dome onto the
camera base to complete the installation.
12

12VDC
Monitor
Test Video Output
Connecting to DVR/Encoder
Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or DVR properly.
- Power Connection - 12vdc Voltage
- All cameras are equipped with a test video output for on-site conguration.
UNIVERSAL DVR
COAX
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Control Board
DOWN
UP
ON/OFF
- OSD Joystick : The function setting and video output can be adjusted with OSD joystick. (default : HD-A)
Image Mode
Switches to HD-TVI mode when press OSD Joystick to left 5sec or longer.
Switches to HD-A mode when press OSD Joystick to right 5sec or longer.
Switches to CVBS mode when press OSD Joystick to up 5sec or longer.
Switches to HD-CVI mode when press OSD Joystick to down 5sec or longer.
- IR LED Switch : The camera has a manual IR switch, located under the camera’s
lens. You can use this switch to manually turn the IR LED board
on or o according to the installation needs.
14

Adjusting the Camera angle
Rotation 360º
Panning 360º
Tilting 70º
15

OSD Menu Tree
NOTE:The function setting can be adjusted with both switch (OSD joystick) and remote control through UTC.
In case of camera without OSD joystick, it can be adjusted with coaxial (UTC) only.
DAY&NIGHT
AUTO
COLOR
B/W
EXT
AGC / CDS / EXT LED / RETURN
BURST / IR SMART / RETURN
DELAY / EXT LED / NIGHT SW /
RETURN
CAM TITLE
D-EFFECT
MOTION
PRIVACY
LANGUAGE
DEFECT
RS485
RETURN
OFF / ON
FREEZE / MIRROR / NEG. IMAGE
/ RETURN
OFF / ON (SELECT 1~4)
OFF / ON (SELECT 1~4)
ENGLISH/CHINESE 1/CHINESE2/
GERMAN/FRENCH/ITALIAN/
ARABIC/SPANISH/POLISH/
RUSSIAN/PORTUGUESE/DUTCH
/TURKISH/KOREAN/JAPANESE/
HEBREW
LIVE DPC / WHITE DPC / BLACK
DPC / RETURN
CAM ID / ID DISPLAY / BAUDRATE
/ RETURN
2DNR
3DNR
RETURN
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
OFF/ LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
NR(Noise Reduction)
SPECIAL
SHARPNESS
MONITOR
LSC
VIDEO OUT
RETURN
AUTO / OFF
LCD / CRT
OFF / ON
NTSC / PAL
ADJUST
SAVE & END
RESET
NOT SAVE
EXIT
ATW
PUSH
MANUAL
AWB
BLUE(0~100) / RED(0~100) /
RETURN
OFF
BLC
HME
LEVEL / AREA / DEFAULT /
RETURN
SELECT / DISPLAY / BLACK MASK
/ LEVEL / MODE / DEFAULT /
RETURN
SHUTTER
AGC
STARLIGHT
BRIGHTNESS
DRC
DEFOG
RETURN
AUTO / 1/30 ~ 1/50000 /
/ X2 ~ X30
0 ~ 15
OFF / AUTO (X2 ~ X30)
1 ~ 100
OFF / ON(0~8) / AUTO
OFF / AUTO
EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT
WHITE BALANCE
LENS
P-IRIS
DC
MANUAL
MODE / LIMIT / RETURN
MODE / IRIS SPEED / RETURN
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OSD Menu_Lens
MANUAL
Manual mode supports the xed board lens or the manual iris lens.
MAIN MENU
LENS P-IRIS
EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT OFF
WHITE BAL ATW
DAY&NIGHT AUTO
NR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
EXIT SAVE&END
MAIN MENU
LENS DC
EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT OFF
WHITE BAL ATW
DAY&NIGHT AUTO
NR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
EXIT SAVE&END
P-IRIS MODE
MODE AUTO
LIMIT ---
RETURN RET
DC LENS MODE
MODE INDOOR
IRIS SPEED ---8
RETURN RET
OUTDOOR MODE
MIN SHU 1/30
MAX SHUT 1/60
RETURN RET
1
DC
DC lens mode allows you to setup the camera for indoor or outdoor modes.
If DC is selected adjust the following options :
MODE : Select from INDOOR or OUTDOOR.
IRIS SPEED : Set the reaction speed of the camera’s Lens iris.
If OUTDOOR mode is selected, you can adjust the minimum and maximum shutter speed. By default,
the MIN SHU is set to 1/30. The MAX SHU can be adjusted as needed. The lower the number, the darker
the image will appear in bright areas.
3
P-IRIS
If the camera includes a P-Iris lens, you can select this option to adjust the lens and iris settings.
If P-Iris is selected, adjust the following :
MODE : Select from AUTO or MANUAL. If AUTO is selected, the camera’s iris and lens will be adjusted
automatically.
LIMIT : If MANUAL is selected, the camera’s iris can be adjusted manually using the LIMIT value.
2
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OSD Menu_Exposure
1
Set the camera’s shutter speed from available options
(AUTO / 1/30~1/50000 / X2~X30 / FLK)
If Iris is set to AUTO in the lens menu, the camera’s shutter will be
set automatically and the values in this menu will not be adjustable.
If Iris is set to AUTO in the lens menu, the camera’s shutter speed
will be deactivated.
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER 1/30
AGC ----12
STARLIGHT AUTO
BRIGHTNESS ----45
DRC OFF
DEFOG OFF
RETURN RET
SHUTTER
2
0 ~ 15
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.
AGC (Auto Gain Control)
3
OFF / AUTO (X2~X30)
Automatically activates slow shutter function when the image is too
dark. High values are not recommended as they may causes the image
to lag. To adjust the STARLIGHT values, select AUTO and enter the sub-
menu. Starlight menu cannot be controlled if the SHUTTER setting is
above 1/60. If AGC is set to 0, the STARLIGHT menu will be inactive.
STARLIGHT
4
1 ~ 100
Adjust the camera’s brightness from 1~100.
The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear.
BRIGHTNESS
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DEFOG
POS/SIZE
GRADATION ----0
DEFAULT
RETURN RET POSITION
OSD Menu_Exposure(CONT.)
DRC (Dynamic Range Compressor)
DRC enables dark areas in images to become more visible without overexposing the bright areas to create
one perfect image. Select from : OFF / ON / AUTO. If ON is selected, adjust the DRC value from 0~8.
Allows the camera to process a scene that is obscured by fog or weather conditions and provides a visibly
improved image.
- POS/SIZE : Set the location and size of the defog mask. Use the joystick controller on the camea’s board
to adjust the De-Fog zone’s position. Press the enter key and use the joystick controller to adjust the zone’s
size.
- GRADATION : Set the DEFOG level from 0~2. The higher the number, the stronger the Defog mask will be.
- DEFAULT : Return the Defog settings to their default values.
DEFOG
5
6
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1
If BLC is selected, adjust the size and position of the mask :
- Level : Set the BLC levels LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH
- AREA : Use the joystick controller on the camera’s board to adjust the zone’s position.
Press the enter key and use the joystick controller to adjust the zone’s size.
- DEFAULT : Return the BLC settings to their original default values.
BLC (Back Light Compensation)
2
HME allows objects to appear clearly on the screen by masking extre-
mely bright areas.
- SELECT : The camera supports up to four dierent HME zones.
Select which zone to setup.
- DISPLAY : For the selected zone, select ON to adjust its position and
size. Use the joystick controller
on the camera’s board to adjust the zone’s position. Press the enter
key and use the joystick controller to adjust the zone’s size.
- BLACK MASK : Select whether the HME mask will display in black on
the camera’s view.
- LEVEL : Set the working range of the HME. The higher the value, the
HME mask will appear only around bright sources. Set the value from
0~100. Default value is 20.
- MODE : Select whether the HME mask will appear during night mode
only or all day. If the zone is set to night mode, the zone will appear
based on the AGC setting value.
- DEFAULT : Return the settings to their original default values.
HME (Highlight Masking Exposure)
OSD Menu_Backlight
MAIN MENU
LENS MANUAL
EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT BLC
WHITE BAL ATW
DAY&NIGHT AUTO
NR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
EXIT SAVE&END
BLC
LEVEL MIDDLE
AREA
DEFAULT
RETURN RET
HME
SELECT AREA1
DISPLAY ON
BLACK MASK ON
LEVEL ----20
MODE NIGHT
DEFAULT
RETURN RET
POSITION
20