EverFocus EHD300 User manual

EVERFOCUS
1/3” Color Rugged Dome Camera
Operation Instructions
Model No. EHD300
Please read this manual first for correct installation and operation. This manual should be retained
for future reference. The information in this manual was current when published. The
manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore
subject to change without notice.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields.
Install the camera away from TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor, transformer,
audio speakers since the magnetic fields generate from above devices will distort the video
images.
2. Never disassemble the camera nor put impurities in it.
Disassembly or impurities may result in trouble or fire.
3. Never face the camera toward the sun.
Direct sunlight or severe ray may cause fatal damage to sensor and internal circuit.
4. Keep the power cord away from water and liquid.
Touching the wet power cord may result in electric shock.
5. Cleaning
Do not touch the surface of sensor by hand directly. Use a soft cloth to remove the dirt from
the camera body. Use lens tissue or a cotton swab and ethanol to clean the sensor and the
camera lens.

6. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or
power source ratings.
Use the camera at temperatures within –10℃~ 50℃/14℉ ~ 122℉ and humidity between
20%~ 80%. The input power source is 12VDC/24VAC.
PREFACE
The most technically advanced EHD series are the newest vandal-resistant Color Rugged
Dome Camera from EverFocus Electronics. The Color Rugged Dome Camera can withstand
a blow from a 10-pound sledgehammer and has a built-in heater that allows for operation in
low temperatures. It is perfect for all high-profile crime-prone applications such as building
entrances, retail stores, and shopping malls. EHD series are unquestionably one of the
world's toughest cameras and is your best choice for vandal resistance.
FEATURES
1/3” SONY Super HAD color CCD pick up device for more than 520 TV lines of
horizontal resolution
Low light sensitivity of 0.4 lux/F=1.2 is achieved by using 1/3” SONY Super HAD
interline transfer color CCD
The electronic shutter andAGC allow the camera to be used in environment with
varying light levels
12VDC/24VAC switches automatically power supply
S/N Ratio reaches 48 dB or more
Built-in Vari-focal lens
Flickerless, Mirror, AGC and D/N functions ON/OFF switchable
With manual Pan/Tilt mechanism
Rugged dome designed for vandal proof
Rugged Dome designed with 3-axis which provides the best installation for ceiling
and wall mount
IP66 weatherproof
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INSTALLATION
1. Loosen the 4 fix screws on the housing cover by using the attached wrench (Figure 1).
Please pay attention not to damage the lens.
Figure 1
2. Remove the camera.
Vari-Focal Lens
Locking Screws
Figure 2
To remove the camera, first unplug the wire connection on the back of the camera. Then
loosen the 2 locking screws on the camera base, push the camera base to the right (toward
heater direction, as shown in Figure 2), remove the camera from the mounting base.
Reinstall the camera and the cable while the base mounting is completed.
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3. Mounting the base.
Attach the base to the wall or ceiling, fix the base by the 4 setscrews attached in the
accessory pack. Please make sure if the mounting is strengthened enough to
support it, if not, please reinforce the mounting according to the environment.
Side conduit entry
Note: The diameter of the screw hole isψ4.7mm.
Conduit plug setscrew
Back conduit entry
Mounting Setscrew
Mounting Setscrew
Mounting Setscrew
Mounting Setscrew
Figure 3
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Back conduit entry (PF1/2)
Conduit plug
The camera comes with a conduit plug
pre-installed in the PF 1/2 conduit entry on
the side. The screw can be removed and
installed in the back conduit entry. Loosen
the conduit plug setscrew (as shown in
Figure 4) before removing the conduit plug.
Side conduit entry (PF1/2)
Figure 4
Caution: To prevent moisture leaking into the housing, apply an appropriate
gasket or sealant around the conduit connection.
4. Wire Connection
Termination Board
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Micro Switch for Alarm trigger
Video
Alarm COM GND
Alarm NO
Power In (+)
Power In (-)
Alarm NC
V. Phase Adjustment VR
Figure 5
Connect the power supply cable (12VDC/24VAC), video output and alarm
output to the proper connectors shown as Figure 5.
The V. Phase adjustment screw is located on the termination board. The
vertical phase may require adjustment to synchronize the vertical phase of the
camera with other camera in the system when it is to be used in the line-lock
sync mode. Make the adjustment when the vertical phase of the camera does
not match with other cameras.
5. View Angle Adjustment
The camera can be rotated 360° horizontally, 140°vertically and 60° 3’rd axis
view angles (as shown in Figure 6). Adjust the proper camera view angle as
needed. If a vari-focal lens is used, you may adjust the focus and zoom of
the lens to bring the object in focus. Be sure to loosen the locking screws on
the lens before you make adjustment.
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60°
Lens fixing Screws
360°
140°
Figure 6
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DIPSWITCH FUNCTION
Vari-Focal Lens
FL (Flickerless Function) ON/OFF
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.
Mirror ON/OFF
Mirror ON: Set a horizontal image inversion.
Mirror OFF: Disable the inversion.
The default setting is OFF.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) OFF/ON
AGC ON: The sensitivity increases automatically when light is low.
AGC OFF: A-low-noise picture is obtained under a low light condition.
The default setting is ON.
D/N (Day/Night) ON/OFF
D/N ON: When light environment is under 5 Lux, the camera will switch to black and white mode.
However, when light environment is over 10 Lux, the camera will switch to color mode.
Please be informed that any D/N switch will result a delay of 4~5 seconds.
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D/N OFF: Camera stays in color mode.
Note: when AGC setting is OFF, then D/N function will be inactive.
The default setting is OFF.
IRIS Level Adjustment
Brightness Level can be adjusted from the IRIS level VR.
Turn counterclockwise to L to get darker picture.
Turn clockwise to H to get brighter picture.
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SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DESICCANT PACK
Due to the camera lens blurred from the humidity inside the camera.
The desiccant pack absorbs the humidity; please refer to the easy instruction as follows:
1. Adjust all settings first and place the desiccant pack on the horizontal rod, then bend the
horizontal rod and fix it.
2. Install the outer cover and tighten the screws.
Installation steps for the camera:
Step 1
Desiccant pack
Horizontal rod
Step 2
Bend the horizontal rod and fix the desiccant pack
Step 3
Install the outer cover and tighten the screws
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