Digital Watchdog DWC-V8553TIR User manual

Universal HD over Coax®
5MP Vandal Dome Camera
DWC-V8553TIR/ DWC-V8563TIR
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-V8553TIR.............................................4
2.2 DWC-V8553TIR.............................................5
3 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES.....................................6
4 INSTALLATION......................................................7
5 CHANGING THE CAMERA’S SIGNAL.....................8
6 CONNECTING TO DVR/ENCODER.........................9
7 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLES ....................10
8 OSD MENU TREE................................................11
8.1 LENS ..........................................................11
8.2 EXPOSURE.................................................11
8.3 WHITE BALANCE ........................................12
8.4 DAY&NIGHT................................................12
8.5 ADJUST......................................................13
8.6 AUTO-FOCUS .............................................14
9 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................15
10 SPECIFICATIONS................................................16
10.1 DWC-V8553TIR...........................................16
10.2 DWC-V8563TIR...........................................17
11 LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS........................................18
12 WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................19

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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-V8553TIR model)
§ 2.8~12mm varifocal lens with motorized zoom and focus (DWC-V8563TIR
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
§ IK-10 impact resistant
§ 5 year warranty

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2 DIMENSIONS
2.1 DWC-V8553TIR

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2.2 DWC-V8553TIR

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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. For the installation process, remove the camera’s dome cover by loosening the
screws at the base of the dome.
4. Using the mounting template, sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill the
necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.
5. Do not remove the protective film until the installation I completed.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Secure the camera to the mounting surface with
the provided screws.
9. Adjust the camera to obtain an optimum angle by
using the camera’s three axis gimbal. See section
7 for more information.
10. If your camera supports a varifocal lens (DWC-
V8563TIR models), adjust the zoom and focus as
needed (see section 7).
11. Attach the camera’s dome cover back to the
camera base, and 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°~ 355°
§ Tilt: 0°~ 67°
§ Rotation: 0°~ 355°
If your camera supports a varifocal lens (DWC-V8563TIR 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.