Digital Watchdog Star-Light DWC-D4783WD User manual

01/2016
ABOUT MANUAL
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION
SnapIt Indoor Dome Camera
DWC-D4783WD
DWC-D4783WTIR

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PRECAUTIONS
Do not open or modify.
Do not open the case except during maintenence and installation,
for it may be dangerous and can cause damages.
Do not put objects into the unit.
Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera.
It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages.
Be careful when handling the unit.
To prevent damages, do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration.
Do not install near electric or magnetic fields.
Protect from humidity and dust.
Protect from high temperature.
Be careful when installing near the ceiling of a kitchen or a boiler room,
as the temperature may rise to high levels.
Cleaning:
To remove dirt from the case, moisten a soft cloth with a soft detergent solution and wipe.
Mounting Surface:
The material of the mounting surface must be strong enough to support the camera.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy; and if it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the manufacturer.

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Installation
Module OSD Menu
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Specifications
Features
Parts and Descriptions
Dimensions
Inside the Box
Installation Instructions
Connecting to Monitors 11
Gang Box Installation Instructions
4
5
6
7
8-9
10
12
13-26
27
28-29
30-31
Adjusting the Camera Angle

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FEATURES*
Analog High Definition (AHD) HD over Coax Technology
STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology
Panasonic 1/3" CMOS Sensor
1080P Resolution at 30fps
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
Varifocal Auto-Focus P-Iris Lens 2.8~12mm
Smart IR™ with Intelligent Camera Sync. 70ft Range [DWC-D4783WTIR Models]
Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Highlight Masking Exposure (HME)
True Day/Night Mechanical IR Cut Filter [DWC-D4783WTIR Models]
Auto Sensing 24VAC/12VDC with Line Lock
Secondary Video-BNC Output (While UTP in use)
Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick
Programmable Privacy Zones
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Dynamic Range Compressor (DRC) Reveals Low Light Detail
Auto White Balance (AWB)
UTP Built-In
RS-485 Built-in

Set Screw
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PARTS & DESCRIPTION*
Vent
Cables: BNC, UTP, RS485
Control Borad
UpperCase
Bubble Dome Cover
Tilt Stopper Screw
Joystick
Test Monitor Cable Slot
Lens

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)*
89
108
TOP VIEW
40,5
56,3
96,8
108 (4.25”)
(3.81”)
(1.59”)
(2.22 ”)
(4.25”)
3.50”)

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INSIDE THE BOX*
Included with your camera:
Camera
Template Sheet
Cables
Screw &
Plastic Anchor-2pcs
Test Monitor Calbe
User’s Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS*
1. To remove the camera’s dome for installation, squeeze the sides of the camera
and separate the camera module from the camera dome.
2. Use the camera’s mounting template or your camera and drill the necessary
mounting holes to the mounting surface.
3. Pull Wires through and make connections.
4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface using the included screws.
5. Adjust the camera’s lens position by using the 3-Axis gimbal.
6. Snap the camera dome over the camera module to complete the installation.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS*
Check to see all parts are in
the box.
Use the mount to mark the
pilot holes required. Drill
holes into the drywall and
insert the drywall mounts.
Secure the wall mount to the
wall using the mounting
screws.
Attach the base of the camera
to the wall mount with the
smaller machine screws.
Adjust the camera lens, and
snap the dome cover over
the camera module.
1 2 3
4 5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS*
NOTE: Screws required for electrical junction boxes are not supplied. These
screws are readily available at an electrical supply store.
Philips #8-32 x 0.75
2S

Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly.
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CONNECTING TO MONITORS*
DC 12V / AC 24V
CCTV Monitor
Monitor
300.0
Power Connection - 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage (Auto Polarity Detection and Protection)
All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
NOTE: Make sure the UTP/ COAX switch is set to the proper connection. If the switch is set, for
example to UTP, but the camera is connected via Coax, the video from the camera will appear black.
Right
Left
Up
UTP
2ND
COAX
Down
2nd Video Output

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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLE*
Rotation 360 Panning 360
75

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MODULE OSD MENU*
LENS
BACKLIGHT
AGC
0~10
DRC
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
DEFOG
STARLIGHT
3D DNR
EXIT JUMP
EXPOSURE
PRIVACY SETUP
COLOR FUNCTION
MOTION
WB BAL. D&N MODE
AGC THRES
EXT LED
DELAY
LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
SMART IR
0 ~ 20
OFF / AUTO
AGC MARGIN
BOX
MOTION OSD
SIGNAL OUT
OFF / ON
TEXTALARM
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
MOTION
SHARPNESS
GAMMA
D. ZOOM
x1.0 ~ x16.0
FLIP
EXIT JUMP
SAVE
EXIT
RESTORE
COMMUNICA.
CAM TITLE
FRAME RATE
FREQUENCY
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
DEFECT DET
ON
LANGUAGE
COLOR GAIN
EXIT JUMP
EXIT JUMP
SENSITIVITY
0 ~ 10
DET. WINDOWS
EXIT JUMP
POLYGON
EXIT JUMP
MANUAL / AUTO
OFF / HME / BLC / WDR
OFF / ON
OFF / x2 ~ x32
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
AUTO /AUTO-EX / PRESET
/ MANULAL
0 ~ 20
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
AUTO / COLOR / BW / EXTERN
0 ~ 20
0 ~ 20
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
0 ~ 10
MIRROR
OFF / ON
0.45 ~ 0.75
OFF / ON
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
OFF / ON
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
OFF / ON
OFF / ON OFF / ON
720_50P/60P / 720_25P/30P
/ 1080_25P/30P
50Hz / 60Hz
ENG / CHN / CHN (S) / JPN / KOR
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
DAY & NIGHT
EXIT
INITIAL
ON
IMAGE RANGE
FULL / COMP / USER

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EXPOSURE
LENS
MANUAL/ Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens.
AUTO AUTO mode sets the camera’s iris automatically.
- Level: Set the lens mode to Normal or Deblur.
- Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~10. The higher the number, the brighter the
image will appear.
- Shutter: Set the shutter speed to AUTO, Manual, or FLC (Flicker-less mode).
- If AUTO is selected, select from the following options:
- NORMAL: Set when the camera is installed in an indoor environment.
- DEBLUR: Set when the camera is installed in an outdoor envirnment.
- Select FLC if the camera is experiencing some flickering in the image.
- If Manual is selected, set the shutter speed from 1/30(1/25),1/60(1/50), 1/120(1/100) ~ 1/30000.

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EXPOSURE
2-MOTIR
This menu allows you to setup the lens’ motor options.
- AF MODE
- AUTO: FoV and Lens focus will be set automatically.
- MANUAL: ZOOM IN/OUT (Using Top/Bottom button
on OSD joystick) and Focus (Using Left/Right button on OSD
joystick) can be set manually
- SCANNING: If the focus is not adjusted iwhen Half Model is
selected, change the Scanning value to Full Mode to adjust the
focus.
- ONEPUSHAF: Run the Auto Focus at the camera’s current FoV.
- SYNC TDN : When enabled, the camera’s AF will reset when the
camera switches between day and night.
- INITIAL: Reset Two Motor Lens
- AF TIMMER: Run the Auto Focus after the set time (1~3 min).

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EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT
OFF
HME HIGHLIGHT MASKING EXPOSURE
HME allows objects to appear clearly on the screen by
masking extremely bright areas. To setup HME, set the
level and color. The lower the setting, the darker the
masking areas have to be. Select from: 0 ~ 10.
Color: Set the color of the HME mask. Select from:
BLACK / WHITE / YELLOW / CYAN / GREEN /
MAGENTA / RED / BLUE
BLC BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION
If BLC is selected, adjust the size nad position of the mask:
- H-POS: Move the Zone position left or right. The higher the number,
the zone will move to the right.
- V-POS: Move the Zone position up or down. The higher the number,
the zone will move down.
- H-Size: Reset the zone‘s size horizontally. The higher the number,
the right side panel will move further to the right.
- V-Size: Reset the zone’s size vertically. The higher the number, the
bottom side panel will move further down.
WDR Wide Dynamic Range
If WDR is selected, adjust the WDR level (Weight) in the submenu. Select
from Low, Middle, or High (Default).

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EXPOSURE
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.
NOTE: If WDR or DEFOG are enabled, the DRC settings are set automatically and will not be available
for adjustment.
DEFOG Allows the camera to process a scene that is obscured by fog or weather conditions
and provides a visibly improved image.
AUTO / Manual: Select AUTO to have the WDR and DRC levels adjusted automatically.
Set the DEFOG level from LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH.
AGC AUTO GAIN CONTROL
0~10 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.
STARLIGHT Automatically activates slow shutter function when the image is too dark.
OFF / x2 ~ x34 High values are not recommended as they may causes the image to lag.
(Default: X4) Starlight menu cannot be controlled if the SHUTTER setting is above 1/60.
3D DNR 3D DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION
OFF/ LOW/ 3D-DNR reduces the noise on the screen in low light conditions and
MID/ HIGH allows for clearer images, even at night.

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COLOR
ATW Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes
between 2400Koand 11000Ko.
AWB Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes
lower than 2000Koand higher than 15000Ko.
PUSH Push fixes the white balance based on the current lighting automatically.
MANUALUsers can control the white balance manually by changing RED GAIN and BLUE
GAIN (see below).
C-TEMP: Select the color temperature for the white balance setup. If enabled,
the Red and Blue Gain settings will be set automatically according to the
C-TEMP selected.
RED GAIN: 0 ~ 20. Adjusts the amount of red in the image.
BLUE GAIN: 0 ~ 20. Adjust the amount of blue in the image.
COLOR GAIN
Set the color gain from 0~20.
WB MODE

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DAY & NIGHT
AUTO / Day/ Night switch will be based on the AGC levels.
COLOR / The camera always stays in day/color mode.
B&W The camera always stays in night/B&W mode.
EXTERN Day/ Night switch will be based on using IR LED lights.
AUTO:
- AGC Threshold: Set when the camera switches between Day & Night.
- AGC Margin: Set the value added to the AGC Threshold. Adjust the
value based on the environment in which the camera is installed. If the
margin is too low, the camera will switch from color to B/W and back.
EXT.:
- CDS Threshold: Marks the light level at which the camera will switch between color and B/W.
The lower the value, the camera will require less light (more
darkness) to switch to Night Mode.
- CDS Margin: The value added to the CDS Threshold. Adjust this
based on the environment in which the camera is installed. If the
margin is too low, the camera will switch from color to B/W and back.
EXT LED
AUTO / AUTO: The LEDs are enabled/ disabled by the CDS Sensor on the LED Board.
OFF OFF: The camera’s LEDs are disabled manually.
DELAY
Low/Mid/High Time interval delay before switching from day mode to night mode.
SMART IR
0 ~ 20 Enable Smart IR and set the level. Higher values will make Smart IR stronger.
D&N MODE

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FUNCTION
Mirror & Flip ONFlip ONMirror ONMirror / Flip OFF
D-Zoom
x1 ~ x16 Enable or Disable Digital zoom to the camera’s field of view. By default, the zoom
will go to the center of the camera’s Field of View.
SHARPNESS
0 ~ 10 Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image.
GAMMA
0.45 ~ 0.75 Select the desired gamma level. 0.55 is default setting.
MIRROR / FLIP
OFF
MIRROR Reflects the camera horizontally.
FLIP Reflects the camera vertically.