Digital Watchdog STAR-LIGHT Flex DWC-VS753WT2222 User manual

03/20
ABOUT MANUAL
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
HIGH DEFINITION ANALOG
Multi-Sensor Outdoor Dome
Camera
DWC-VS753WT

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning Precaution
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING
This symbol indicated that dangerous
voltage consisting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.
This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Warning
Magnets could affect the function of pacemakers and implanted heard defibrillator.
A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness.
A heart defibrillator may stop working.
If you wear these devices, keep a sufficient distance from the magnets.
Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to the magnets
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 specifications. 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 excessive 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 items, 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.

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WARNING (CONT.)
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. 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.
PRECAUTION
Operating
Handling
Installation and Care
• 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.
Do not disassemble or tamper with parts inside the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration as ths can cause damage to the camera.
Clean the clear dome cover with extra care. Scratches and dust can ruin the quality of the camera image.
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 fields and electric signals.
Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to strong vibrations.
Never expose the camera to rain or water.
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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 12
Cabling
5
6
7
8
9
10-11
13
16-27
28
29-30
31
Adjusting the Camera Angle
14-15How to Access the Camera’s OSD Menus

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FEATURES*
High Definition Analog (HD Analog) HD over Coax Technology
Four Cameras in One, One Installation
4x Panasonic® 1/3" CMOS Sensor
Flexible Sensor Positioning with Magnets
8 Megapixel Resolution at 30fps (4x 2.1MP)
4x 2.8mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm and 8.0mm Fixed Lenses Options
Customizable 2.8mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm and 8.0mm Lens Options
OSD Control Via Coaxial (UTC)
Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick
Secondary Video-BNC Output
STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology
True Day/Night Mechanical IR Cut Filter
Dynamic Range Compressor (DRC) Reveals Low Light Detail
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Highlight Masking Exposure (HME)
Programmable Privacy Zones
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
Auto White Balance (AWB)
RS-485 Built-in
Auto Sensing 24VAC/12VDC with Line Lock
De-Fog™ Extreme Weather Image Compensation
IP66 Certified (Weather Resistant)

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PARTS & DESCRIPTION*
POWER
HD Analog1CH
HD Analog2CH
HD Analog3CH
HD Analog4CH
Alarm Input
RS485
RL
UP
D
OSD Joystick
BNC Local Output Switch
Test Monitor Cable Slot
camera modules
Magnetic Track

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)*
95.8 (3.77”)
89.50
(3.5”)

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INSIDE THE BOX*
Included with your camera:
Camera Cables
Screw &
Plastic Anchor-4pcs
Torx Wrench
Installation ManualMounting Template
Test Video Cable

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INSTALLATION*
Template Sheet
1. Using the mounting plate or the camera’s bottom case,
mark and drill holes into the mounting surface.
2. Pull wires through and make all necessary connections.
See pages 9-10 for more information.
3. Using the four (4) included screws, mount the camera’s
bottom case to the mounting surface.
4. Adjust the camera module on the magnetic surface for
the ultimate coverage and view. Each camera module snaps
into position using the magnetic track, allowing for
maximum customization and fully adjustable views. See
page 12 for tilting and adjustment specications.
5. Secure the cover dome to the camera’s bottom case using
the torx wrench.
6. Remove the protective lm from the camera’s dome to
complete the installation.

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INSTALLATION-CONNECTING CABLES*
1Power
7RS485
6ALARM
2AHD 1CH
3AHD 2CH
4AHD 3CH
5AHD 4CH
1. Power: connect the camera to a proper power supply. The camera supports both 12VDC
and 24VAC. Below are the maximum power supplies for the camera:
DC12V : 8.36W
AC24V : 8.36W
2~5. AHD BNC Outputs 1~4: Connect each of the camera’s lenses as a separate output to a
DVR supporting AHD signal such as the VMAX A1. On the DVR side, each lens will be set as a
dierent channel.
Use the diagram below to connect the camera to external devices:

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INSTALLATION-CONNECTING CABLES*
1Power
7RS485
6ALARM
2AHD 1CH
3AHD 2CH
4AHD 3CH
5AHD 4CH
Use the diagram below to connect the camera to external devices:
1# DOUT + ORANGE 3# DOUT + GREEN
1# DOUT - RED 3# DOUT - GRAY
2# DOUT + YELLOW 4# DOUT + WHITE
2# DOUT - BLUE 4# DOUT - BLACK
6. Alarm Input: Connect a sensor/alarm input device to the camera’s alarm in+ and - cables.
7. RS485 Connectors: Connect the camera to a controller or the DVR using RS485.

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CONNECTING TO MONITORS*
DC 12V / AC 24V
AHD DVR
Monitor
300.0
Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly.
Power Connection - 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage (Auto Polarity Detection and Protection)
All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
2nd Video Output
OSD Joystick
BNC Local Output Switch
RL
UP
D

ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLE*
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Each Lens module can be tilted and rotated as follow:
Rotation 360º
Tilting 60º

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HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMERA’S OSD MENUS*
The camera has four separate sensors, each with its own OSD menu and settings. When
adjusting the camera’s settings, each lens/ sensor will have their own set of values and
settings and will be set separately.
To access each sensor’s OSD menus select one of the following options:
1. The camera has four (4) BNC outputs, each supporting UTC (Up the Coax)
communication. When the camera is connected to a DVR supporting UTC communication
like the VMAX A1TM All-in-One DVR, you can access the camera’s OSD menu directly from
the DVR.
2. The camera supports RS485 communication, allowing to control the camera remotely.
3. In the camera’s external control board, there is a switch next to the joystick controller. The
switch determines which of the four (4) sensors will be displayed in the secondary BNC
output. Once the switches are set to a specific sensor, press the joystick controller to view
the sensor’s OSD menu. The sensor’s display will appear at the top left corner of the display
for 60 sec.
Refer to the images in the next page for more information on the switch settings for each
sensor selection.
RL
UP
D
OSD Joystick
BNC Local Output Switch

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HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMERA’S OSD MENUS*
Use the images below to set the BNC Local Output Switch to the desired sensor.
Once the switches are set to a specific sensor, press the joystick controller to view the
sensor’s OSD menu. The sensor’s display will appear at the top left corner of the display for
60 sec.
BNC Local Output for Sensor #1 BNC Local Output for Sensor #2
BNC Local Output for Sensor #3 BNC Local Output for Sensor #4

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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
DELAY
LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
SMART IR
0 ~ 20
AGC MARGIN
BOX
MOTION OSD
SIGNAL OUT
OFF / ON
TEXT ALARM
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
MOTION
SHARPNESS
GAMMA
D. ZOOM
x1.0 ~ x16.0
FLIP
EXIT JUMP
SAVE
EXIT
RESTORE
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
BRIGHTNESS / SHUTTER /
FOCUS ADJ.
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
0 ~ 20
0 ~ 20
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
0 ~ 20
MIRROR
OFF / ON
0.45 ~ 0.75
OFF / ON
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
OFF / ON
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
1080_30P / 720_30P
50Hz / 60Hz
ENG / CHN / CHN (S) / JPN
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
DAY & NIGHT
EXIT
INITIAL
ON

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EXPOSURE
LENS
The camera’s lens mode is set by default to AUTO. This allows the camera’s iris automatically.
Under the LENS sub-menu, you can adjust the following settings:
- Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~20. 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 NORMAL for INDOOR applications.
- Select DEBLUR for OUTDOOR applications.
- If MANUAL is selected, set the shutter speed from the options: 1/30,1/60, 1/120 ~ 1/30000.
- Focus Adjustment: When on, the default level is set automatically by
controlling lens focus and based on the installation and environment
circumstances.

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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 and 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 sub-menu. 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
AUTO Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes
between 2400Koand 11000Ko.
AUTO-EXAuto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes
lower than 2000Koand higher than 15000Ko.
PRESET Preset fixes the white balance based on the current lighting automatically.
MANUAL Users 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. Select from 3000K, 5000K, or 8000K. The default value is 5000K.
RED GAIN: 0 ~ 20. Adjusts the amount of red in the image. The default value is 10.
BLUE GAIN: 0 ~ 20. Adjust the amount of blue in the image. The default value is 10.
COLOR GAIN
Set the color gain from 0~20. The default value is 7.
WB MODE