EverFocus EPH5212 User manual

User’s Manual
Model: EPH5212
HDcctv 12X IP66 Speed Dome

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Contents
Warnings and Cautions ..........................................................................................................................................3
FCC Compliance statement....................................................................................................................................4
CE Compliance statement ......................................................................................................................................4
1. Overview .............................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Description……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 System Configuration........................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Termination Settings.........................................................................................................................................6
2. Installation and Connection.................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Base Installation................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Connection Interface and Wiring cables...........................................................................................................9
2.4 Setting RS-485 Parameters..............................................................................................................................9
3. Program and Operation ....................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Getting Started................................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 System Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Display Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................20
3.5 Camera Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................................23
3.6 Dome Motion Menu ........................................................................................................................................26
3.7 Preset Menu....................................................................................................................................................29
3.8 Pattern Menu ..................................................................................................................................................30
3.9 Tour Menu ......................................................................................................................................................31
3.10 Auto Scan Menu ...........................................................................................................................................32
3.11 Alarm Menu ..................................................................................................................................................33
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................34
5 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................36
5.1 General Specifications ....................................................................................................................................36
5.2 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................................................37
A.1 Appendix. Pelco Protocol Function List..........................................................................................................38

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Warnings and Cautions
If you fail to read this information and handle the product incorrectly, death or serious injury may occur. This device
MUST be securely anchored to a solid surface in a manner that will resist wind, snow and ice loading, and any other
hazard which might compromise the security of the mounting.
*Precautions & Safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Should any liquid or foreign material enter the dome, unplug the dome and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
Installation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do not install the dome in an environment which exceeds the specifications of the unit. Avoid excessive dust and
mechanical vibration.
The dome was designed to be weather resistant (IP66). The unit should not be immersed in water or any other liquid.
Cleaning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clean the dome with a damp soft cloth. Use a mild household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as thinner
or benzene as they might damage the finish of the unit.
Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe transport of this unit in the future.
Important Safeguards
Read this manual carefully.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Clean only with dry or damp soft cloth.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Protect the power cord and other cables from abrasion or being pinched particularly at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Lightning protection is recommended.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as if the power-supply or other cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION – These installation instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any service other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualified to do so.
Use a certified/listed power supply transformer only.
Never move Pan/Tilt with your hands. It may cause serious damage to the camera.
The unit should be installed by trained personnel.

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Always stop using when the product if it should emit smoke or abnormal heat.
Never install the product in area exposed to oil or gas; this PTZ is NOT rated as ‘explosion proof’.
Never install the product on a surface that cannot hold its weight.
Never touch the power cord with wet hands.
Clean only with dry or damp soft cloth.
Never install the dome in an environment which exceeds the specifications of the unit..
Never drop the dome or subject it to excessive vibration.
Avoid touching or scratching the clear dome.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
FCC Compliance statement------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Compliance statement--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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1. Overview
1.1 Description
The EPH5212 is an HDcctv IP66 speed dome camera equipped with autofocus 12X optical zoom plus 10X useable
digital zoom with true Day/Night capability, DNR to improve image clarity, BLC/HSBLC and EWDR to handle the most
challenging of bright or unbalanced lighting conditions, and DSS to improve low light performance. Based on a 1/2.8”
Sony Exmor R progressive scan 2.1 megapixel CMOS sensor for your choice of HD 1080p or 720p resolution 100%
digital images, it delivers vastly superior video quality compared to traditional CCTV images. This superior resolution
not only captures more critical evidentiary information, but the inherent ability for megapixel video also extends the
area of coverage, expedites completion of investigations, resolves complaints and reduces both capital and
operational costs.
With conventional PTZ optical zoom only the area in the reduced field of view can be displayed and recorded, often
requiring multiple cameras to achieve coverage of large areas. The ability to employ digital zoom at the DVR to
magnify both live and playback images allows more effective coverage of larger areas by recording the full optical field
of view while concentrating on areas of interest using the DVR’s digital zoom. For example, using a mere 4X digital
zoom at the DVR in place of optical zoom at the PTZ allows the recording of an area 16 times that being analyzed on
screen by systems comprised of EverFocus DVRs and HDcctv cameras.
A full function PTZ speed dome, the EPH5212 features everything you expect from a high quality PTZ: 360° ’endless
pan’ rotation, 180° tilt with digital auto-flip, 210 preset positions, 8 auto scan zones, 6 patterns, 8 tours (consisting of
presets, patterns and scans), 4 NO/NC alarm input triggers, a ‘form C’ alarm output, speed proportional to zoom ratio,
motion detection, privacy masking (up to 8 areas) flexible programming of functions and alarm actions, mutli-language
support, built-in heater for operation down to -40° and much more, in a compact package only 6.6” in diameter and
weighing only 7.7 pounds (PTZ module plus wall arm).
No major upgrade to the IT network is required to deploy this powerful technology; HDcctv cameras communicate at
digital speeds up to 1.5Gb/s over existing or new coaxial cable (RG59 or other types for longer distances), using
industry standard BNC connectors. The EPH5212 responds to conventional RS-485 control signals formatted in EVF-
1, Pelco P or Pelco D protocol. For convenience, a full time analog video output is also provided. The EPH5212
delivers flexible, robust coverage in a wide range of demanding surveillance environments while delivering stunning
HD image quality.
1.2 Features
oHDcctv Megapixel real time 1920x1080 or 1280x720 HD video over coax for superlative image detail
oSupports video outputs of 1080i60/50; 1080p30/25; 720p60/50/30/25 (field select)
oHDcctv Alliance Base Line Compliance in 1080 mode*
oTrue day/night operation with automatic ICR module
oZoom ratios 12x optical plus 10x digital (120x total) with auto focus
oBLC & Electronic WDR functions handle bright and unbalanced lighting conditions
oIncludes DNR to improve picture clarity while enabling DVRs to improve disk storage utilization
oEasy to use OSD setup menu plus OSD data display
oRS-485 support for EVF-1, Pelco-P and Pelco-D protocols
oSD/analog TV Out for setup, aim and focus using a standard hand held test monitor
oPan capable of 360°‘endless rotation’
oTilt range of 180°with digital auto-flip
oChoice of 210 Preset Positions
oProgrammable for up to 8 Auto Scans, 6 Patterns, 8 Tours (consist of Presets, Patterns and Scans), 8 Privacy
Masks, alarm actions, home function, etc.
o4 Alarm Inputs (NC/NO) and 1 Alarm Output (form “C”)
oProgrammable PTZ Speed is Proportional to Zoom Ratio
oMulti-language OSD Support
oPower Source 24VAC
oIP66 Weather Resistant with built in heater to operate to -40 degrees
oIncludes wall mounting arm

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* The HDcctv Alliance states
Look for the unique HDcctv logo to be sure:
100m transmission over even low-gra e RG59
Plug-an -play interoperability with other compliant pro ucts
Forwar compatibility with future versions of the stan ar
See www.hi efcctv.org for etails
1.3 System Configuration
1.4 Termination Settings [SW303: Refer to 2.4 Dome Camera Settings]
To prevent malfunctions and/or interference with communication signals between the camera and controller, the
domes (shaded with gray color) at the end of line must have their terminations set to ON. All other domes in the
“chain” should have their terminations set to OFF.

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2. Installation and Connection
2.1 Package Contents

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2.2 Base Installation
- Make holes for mounting and cable hole on the wall where the dome camera is
to be installed. Attach the arm firmly with the supplied mounting screws (4) or
other means which will secure the unit properly to resist wind and snow/ice
loading.
- After mounting the arm, clip the safety cable to the arm, pass the video and
other wires through the arm; there is an access port in the arm if connections will
be made at that point. Insert the dome housing into the arm, rotate ¼ turn CW to lock, then secure with the set screw.
- Remove any packing foam inside the PTZ module, verify switch settings, then lock the housing cover with torx
screws (3).

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2.3 Connection Interface and Wiring cables
*Caution
Do not connect the power cable until all other connections have been completed.
Be sure to remove the shipping foam ring and sheet before connecting the power to the dome camera.
2.3.1 Connecting the RS-485 lines
The dome camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system such as a controller using
RS-485 half duplexer (RS-485 Connection). For connecting multiple ‘home run’ PTZ cameras, use the EDA997A
Data Distributor.
2.3.2 Connecting Video Jack
Connect the ‘silver’ video Jack (BNC connector) to the video input of the HDcctv DVR or other HDcctv device.
(Optional) Connect the ‘yellow’ video to an analog monitor or other analog video equipment.
2.3.3 Connecting Alarms
Alarm In: You can use external devices to trigger the dome camera to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AIarm Input and Ground pins
Alarm Out: The dome camera can activate external devices such as buzzer. Connect the device to NO (or NC) and
COM pins.
2.3.4 Connecting the power
Connect the power jack of AC24V adaptor to the dome camera.

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2.4 Setting RS-485 Parameters
The device can communicate with external controllers and DVRs by setting the Rotary switches and Dip switches.
Refer to the tables below for setting the dome camera ID and protocol. Total length of the cable for communication
should not exceed 1km.
2.4.1 Setting the address (ID) of dome camera
To prevent incorrect operation or malfunction, each dome camera must have a unique address (ID).
The default setting is 0. This corresponds to EVF-1 & Pelco-P ID 00 and Pelco-D ID 01.
Dome Camera ID Setting (Rotary Switch, SW301, SW302)
X10 X1
SW301 SW302
2.4.2 Setting the analog video format and RS-485 protocol
Analog Composite Video (Dip Switch, SW303)
No1 Baud Rate(bps)
Off NTSC
ON PAL
Dome Camera Protocol Setting (Dip Switch, SW303)
No2 Protocol
Off Pelco D/P
ON Others(Pelco P/ EVF-1)
Dome Camera Baud Rate Setting (Dip Switch,
SW303)
No3 No4 Baud Rate(bps)
Off Off 2400
Off On 4800
On Off 9600
On On 38400
Dome Camera Termination Setting Off/ON (NO5, Dip Switch, SW303)

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3. Programming PTZ and Camera Functions and Options
[OSD Menu Structure]
- Main Menu/Title
- Operation Menu
SW302 SW301
SW303
J302

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This manual is designed to be a reference for the programming and operation of the system. You can see
information about features of the dome and commands as well as an operation method.
The symbols below mean some action of the joystick controller.
▲/▼: move joystick up and down
◀ / ▶ : move joystick left and right direction
▶ : select or change settings
[Tele/Wide]: move joystick clockwise or counter-clockwise for zooming
[KEY]: press the defined key.

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3.1 Getting Started
You should install and connect the dome to an interface device before using this operating guide. Refer to {2.
Installation and connection of this manual}.
Once installed, apply power to the dome and the start-up screen is displayed on the monitor.
Before installing and operating the dome camera, please read this user’s manual carefully. This dome camera can be
operated using two methods:
- Use hot keys [Refer to Appendix].
- Use OSD Menu on the monitor [Read this operation manual].
*Notice: You shall check the saving state of each step at sub menu or edit menu, after editing functions or
changing settings. You may save setting one function twice. For example, after {the position or title of Preset} is
saved at ‘Sub Menu’, {the status of Preset Setup} has to be saved at ‘Preset Setup Menu’ again.
*Notice: To stop an action, press [ESC] button or [96+Preset]. In that case, the dome goes to manual mode or
is to be paused temporarily (about 10sec in Alarm mode)
3.1.1 Accessing to MAIN MENU [95] + [Preset]/ [Menu]*
When you use Pelco-D and Pelco-P protocol with your controller, you can access to the main menu on your monitor by
pressing the key [95] + [Preset] or pressing and holding the [Menu] key for 2 seconds.
3.1.2 Editing a TITLE

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The title edit menu can be used in the setup for Preset/Pattern/Tour/Scan commonly.
- Move the joystick right in Main Menu. The screen appears on the monitor:
- Move the joystick right, left, up or down to select a character.
- Press [Tele] button to input a character and [Wide] button to cancel the character.
- When the label is completed, use [Near] or move the joystick to save the selected title.
- If you want to cancel the selected title, return to the previous menu using [Far] button.
3.2 Main Menu
▲/▼: move joystick up and down for selecting an item.
◀ / ▶ : move joystick left and right for moving an item.
▶ / [Open]/ [Near]: move joystick right to select or save settings or go to edit pages.
▶ / [Close]/ [Far]: move joystick to cancel or to exit current menu. (Back to previous menu without saving)
3.3 System Setup Menu
▲/▼: move joystick up and down for selecting an item.
◀ / ▶ : move joystick left and right for moving an item.
▶ / [Open]/ [Near]: move joystick right to select, save settings or go to the edit page.
▶ / [Close]/ [Far]: move joystick to cancel or to exit current menu (Back).
3.3.1 System Information

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The system Information displays model name/Running Version/Protocol/Communication Type/Camera ID No./System.
It is read only for reference. Use the following steps to display the System Information screen:
Camera ID changes with respect to ID switching setting.
- Enter into {Main MENU}
- Select {System} using the joystick [ ▶ ].
- Move the joystick right [ ▶ ] for selecting {Info} in the sub menu of {System}.
- Press [Far] button or use joystick [ ▶ ] to return to previous menu (Back).
3.3.2 Reboot
Reboot the system if there are some anomalous problems to control or operate the domes. Rebooting the system will
recycle power of dome and camera without changing settings of dome.
- Enter into {Main Menu} - Select {System) using joystick and move to {Reboot} in the sub menu of {System}
- To {Reboot} the system, Press [Near] key.
- To cancel Reboot, Press [Far] key.
3.3.3 Initialize

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Use this function to initialize all or specific parameters of dome to factory default parameters.
- Enter into {Main Menu}
- Select {System} using joystick [ ▶ ] and move to {Initialize} in the sub menu of {System}
- Select items to be initialized.
- Press [Near] button or use joystick [ ▶ ] to select {Clear}
- Press [Far] button or use joystick [ ▶ ] to return to previous menu (Back).
[ALL]: Clear All saved items (CAM/PRESET/TOUR/PATTERN/SCAN)
[CAM]: Clear Camera related settings.
[PRESET]: Clear saved presets. (To clear each preset, refer to PRESET Menu)
[TOUR]: Clear saved Tours.
[PATTERN]: Clear saved Patterns.
[SCAN]: Clear saved Scan items.
[ETC]: Clear other setting value except items of Camera & PTZs (CAM status and saved data of PRESET, TOUR,
PATTERN and SCAN)
3.3.4 Entering a Password
To prevent unauthorized changes to the dome settings, the dome have the feature of password protection. An
unauthorized operator cannot access to any of the dome settings menus. The password must be entered before
programming. The valid password with four characters must be entered to continue programming.
- Enter into {Main Menu} (refer to Accessing Main Menu)
- Select {System} and move to {Password} in the sub menu of {System} using joystick [ ▶ ].
- Select numbers using joystick left/right and press [Tele] key.
- To lock the password, set Enable: Enable
Note*:
0000 is the default password.
3.4 Display Setup Menu

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▲/▼: move joystick up and down for selecting an item.
◀ / ▶ : move joystick left and right for moving an item.
▶ / [Open]/ [Near]: move joystick right to select or save settings or go to edit pages.
▶ / [Close]/ [Far]: move joystick to cancel or to exit current menu (Back).
3.4.1 Language
- Select {Display Setup} and move to {Language} using joystick [ ▶ ].
- If you want to use another language, select one
from English/Chinese/Russian/Spanish/German/Italian/French/Netherlandish.
3.4.2 OSD Setup
You can see only video or some character with video. Each element is able to handle.
OSD setup allows you to program how labels are displayed on the monitor.
Labels are such as Title, Dwell Time, Zoom ratio, Camera ID, Operation Mode and PTZ Angle
Label position can be set where you want to place on the monitor.

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- Enter into {Main Menu}
- Select {Display} and move to {Setup} using joystick [ ▶ ]
- Use the joystick to move the label up, down, left, and/or right.
- Press [Tele] button to edit the position of labels.
- Move the joystick right [ ▶ ] to change the status of labels
- Other labels can be set with same method.
- Press [Far] button to return the previous menu (OSD setup).
- Press [Open] button or use joystick to save the status.
- Press [Close] button or use joystick to return to previous menu (Back).
3.4.3 Privacy zones
A privacy mask zone allows an administrator to program one four-sided, user defined zone which cannot be viewed by
operators. The mask can be changed with pan angle and tilt angle using joystick and be adjusted in size according to
zoom ratio [Tele/Wide]. Maximum 8 zones can be created. Note that the tracking speed of displayed masks is
proportional to the number of masks on the screen. It is recommended that you set the size to at least twice the size of
the object (height and width) so that the mask does not reveal the private zone during some motion.
- Enter into {Main Menu}
- Select Display and Privacy Zone using joystick [ ▶ ].
- Move the joystick left or right to select zone ID[00~8].
- To program a Privacy Zone, select Edit Mask, move to a Target (Pan/Tilt) and adjust a Mask size (Zoom).
- Press [Near] button or use joystick to save it.
- After editing a mask, you can re-size width & height using joystick [ ▶ ]. (e.g. ~5X)
- Set display On to display saved mask.
- It is possible to clear saved zone No.xx individually.
- Press [Open] button or use joystick to save settings.
- Press [Close] button or use joystick to return to previous menu (Back).

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3.4.4 Image Setup
This menu is for changing displayed image settings.
- Enter into {Main Menu}
- Select {Display} and move to {Image Setup} using joystick [ ▶ ].
- Using joystick [ ▶ ], Normal image, Horizontal image, Vertical image or H/V image can be selected.
- Press [Open] button or use joystick to save settings.
- Press [Close] button or use joystick to return to previous menu (Back).
3.4.5 MD (Motion Detection)
The dome camera can monitor the movement of image, and it sends an alarm message with OSD and Alarm Out
action. The level for sensitivity can be changeable.
NOTE* To stop alarm temporarily (about 10sec), press [ESC] button or [96+preset].
- Set MD for Off/MD using the joystick.
- Set Alarm mode for OSD/Alarm Out/Both using the joystick.
- Press [Open] button or use joystick to save settings.
- Press [Close] button or use joystick to return to previous menu (Back).
3.5 Camera Setup Menu