EverFocus ED Series User manual

ED Series
User’s Manual
and
Operation Instructions
Version 1.1

Notice
This manual is presented to the users of ED series by EverFocus Electronics
Corp. With years of engineering researches, EverFocus has spared all efforts to
provide the high quality products to the worldwide users. For the policy of
continual product improvement, EverFocus reserves the right to make changes to
the product specifications and documentation without notice. All the
components of the products, including accessories, components, and outlook, are
based on the agreements of each deals to satisfy all kinds of users. Please be
advised that every step of operation must follow the instruction of this manual to
keep ED series working under the best condition. Please notice that EverFocus
will not be charged any claims or renewing cases resulted from inappropriate
operation.

Table of Contents
Safety Warning .........................................................................1
Introduction ..............................................................................3
Specification..............................................................................4
Major Parts Names and Functions .........................................5
Installation Instructions...........................................................7
Lens Adjustments .....................................................................8
Adjustments..............................................................................9

1. Do not expose the camera to humidity and dust.
Moisture can damage the camera and cause the danger of electric
shock. If the camera is mounted outdoors, a camera housing is
required. Do not install the camera at where there is greasy
smoke or steam, where the humidity is too high, or where there is a
lot of dust to prevent damages to the camera.
2. Do not disassemble the camera.
Do not disassemble the camera body as it is dangerous and may
cause the damages to the camera. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. Handle the camera with care.
Be careful when handling the camera, do not drop it or subject it
too strong shock or vibration to prevent any damages to it.
4. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields.
Installed the camera away from TV, radio transmitter, magnet,
electric motor, transformer, audio speakers because the magnetic
fields generate from above devices will distort the video image.
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5. Do not install the camera in the high temperature environment.
Installed the camera away from stoves, or other heat generating
devices, or where it could be subject to direct sunlight as the high
temperatures could cause deformation, discoloration or other
damages of the camera. Install the camera at where the
temperature range will stay between 0℃to 40℃.
6. Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to remove the dirt from the unit. Use lens tissue
or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol to clean the camera lens.
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The High Resolution Dome Camera Series are compact, full functioned CCD Color
Cameras. Their stylish appearance can be applied as per installer's ideal locations on
the ceiling. The dome camera designed with advanced digital processing curcuitry for
high resolution 1/3" color interline transfer CCD sensor, it has DIP switch for AGC
on/off, BLC on/off. The dome camera uses a vari focal auto iris lens for discreet
surveillance or close-up viewing and it features with iris LEVEL volume control for the
best viewing quality.
Main Features
Excellent High-Res. technology 520 TV lines of Horizontal resolution.
Revolutionary intergrated 10-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) delivers excellent
picture quality and performance.
The high sensitivity of 0.5lux/F=1.2 is achieved by using the advanced 1/3”
interline transfer color CCD. (ED350HQ)
The electronic shutter and AGC allow the camera to be used in environment with
varying light levels.
Built-in Vari Focal type, mechanical auto iris lens,or Able to adjust the viewing
range with manual zoom lens. 
With manual PAN/TILT mechanism.
BLC and AGC function on/off switchable.
Compact size: 108(O.D.)mm x 80(D)mm.
System available for NTSC or PAL
Introduction
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ED Series EQ350HQ
Pickup device: 1/3" Interline transfer Color CCD
Video format: NTSC/PAL
Scanning system: NTSC: 525 TV lines, 60 fields/sec; PAL: 625 TV lines, 50 fields/sec.
Picture elements: NTSC: 768 (H) x 494 (V); PAL: 752 (H) x 582 (V)
Horizontal resolution: 520 TV lines
Sensitivity: 0.5lux / F=1.2
S/N ratio: Over 48 dB
Varifocal lens: Built-in Vari Focal type, mechanical auto iris lens
IRIS level: Adjustable
Back light comp.: On / Off Switch
Auto Gain Control: On / Off Switch
Flickerless On / Off Switch
Auto white balance: Yes
Gamma correction: >0.45
Monitor output pin: Yes, 1.0 Vp-p / 75 ohm, test point pin
Video output: 1.0Vp-p/75ohm
Sync. mode: Internal sync.
Audio Optional
Power source 12VDC/24VAC
Dimension: 108 mm (O.D.) x 80 (D) mm
Operating temperature: 0oC ~ 40oC, 20~80%
Power consumption: 5W max.
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Major Parts Names and Functions
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(1) Camera Cover
This cover will protect the camera
from dust and damage.
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(2) Lens
This Vari-Focal Lens allows users to
adjust the Zoom and Focus manually.
(3) Base
The camera unit is set in the dome
base when it is shipped from the
factory.
(4) Focus Ring
To set the focus, loosen the Focus
ring knob first, then turn the ring
toward <∞> or <N> as necessary.
When the focus is obtained as
desired, tighten the focus ring knob.
(5) Zoom Ring
Loosen the zoom ring knob, then you
can adjust the viewing range. Turn
the ring towards <W> for WIDE or
<T> for TELE as necessary. When
the setting is finished, tighten the
zoom ring knob.
(6) Power input
Use the connector to connect with
12VDC/24VAC power adaptor.
(7) Video Output BNC Connector
Use the connector to connect with the
video in connector of a monitor.
(8) Audio Output RCA Connector
Use the connector to connect with the
audio in connector of a monitor.
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1. Remove the plastic dome cover.
2. Lossen the two screws of the supporting bracket to remove the
camera body.
3. Using four screws to fix the camera base on the ceiling.
4. Put the camera body back to the supporting bracket, then tighten the
two screws to fix the camera.
5. Connect the BNC connector of the camera to a color monitor, or
other video device through a 75 ohm type coaxial cable with BNC
female connector at cable extension.
6. Connect the DC12V/AC24V regulated power source of the camera.
7. Connect the audio output connector of the camera(model High
Resolution Dome A) to the audio in connector of the monitor.
NOTE: Be very careful not to scratch or damage the lens while making any kind of
setting.
Installation Instructions
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Zoom and focus adjustments
After the camera was installed, the zoom and
focus of the lens must be adjusted.
1. Loosen the zoom ring knob, and then turn the
ring towards <W>or <T>as necessary to
obtain the desired view range.
W side (Zoom out)
The viewing range will be wider and the
subject is smaller.
T side (Zoom in)
The viewing range will be smaller and the subject is larger.
2. Loosen the focus ring knob, then turn the ring towards <∞>or <N>as necessary to
obtain the clear video image.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the best image is obtained. Once the lens setting
finished, tighten the zoom ring and the focus ring knobs.
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(1) IRIS ALC Adjustment
To select light metering method –
Turn the IRIS ALC Adjustment VR counterclockwise for Average
Metering.
Turn the IRIS ALC Adjustment VR clockwise for Peak Metering.
(2) IRIS Level Adjustment
Brightness Level can be adjusted from the IRIS level VR while using the
direct drive lens.
Turn counterclockwise to L to get darker picture.
Turn clockwise to H to get brighter picture.
(3) Flickerless
When picture flicker fiercely, turn FL on, then the camera will stabilize
the speed of electronic shutter at 1/100(NTSC) or 1/120(PAL)
automatically, and reduce the flicker immediately.
The default setting is OFF.
(4) Auto Gain Control Adjustment
AGC ON: The sensitivity increases automatically when the light is low.
AGC OFF: A low-noise picture is obtained under a low light condition.
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(5)Back Light Compensation Adjustment
When the background of the subject is very bright and the subject itself is
dark, set the BLC (Back Light Compensation) ON. The BLC will
measure the light of the image center and the lens iris will automatically
set for optimum image quality.
(6) Ground Pin
For monitor use. When setting up the camera, connect a monitor to this video
output pin and to the GROUND pin using alligator clip cables, then using the
image displayed on the monitor, set the surveillance angle.
(7) Audio Output Connector (Optional)
This connector is used to connect with an audio device
(Audio Out: RCA connector)
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P/N : MED3G0100A
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