EverFocus PoleStar EQ550 User manual

EVERFOCUS
1/3” Super High Resolution
560 TVL Day/Night
Dynamic Noise Reduction Camera
Operation Instructions
Model No. EQ550
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 image.
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 wet and never touch the power cord with wet hands.
Touch the wet power cord with hands or touch the power cord with wet hands may result in electric shock.
5. Never install the camera in areas exposed to water, oil or gas.
Water, oil or gas may result in failure, electric shock or file.
6. 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 tipped applicator and ethanol to clean the sensor and the camera lens.
7. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use the camera at temperatures within 0℃~ 50℃(32℉~122℉)and humidity between 20~80%. The
input power source is 12VDC/24VAC or 100~ 240VAC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................3
1.1 MAIN FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................3
2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ..........................................................................................................4
2.1 FRONT PANEL...................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 TOP/BOTTOM...................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................5
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................7
4. CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................................8
5. CAMERA SETUP OPERATIONS....................................................................................................................9
5.1 SETUP BUTTONS ..............................................................................................................................................9
5.2 DISPLAY/CLOSE THE USER SETUP MENU SCREEN............................................................................................10
6. USER SETUP.................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 LENS ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
6.2 SHUTTER .................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3WHITE BALANCE CONTROL ......................................................................................................................13
6.4 BACKLIGHT ...............................................................................................................................................14
6.5AGC (AUTO GAIN CONTROL)........................................................................................................................14
6.6 DNR (DYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION) ............................................................................................................15
6.7 SENS-UP......................................................................................................................................................15
6.8 SPECIAL......................................................................................................................................................16
6.8.1 CAMERA ID..........................................................................................................................................17
6.8.2 COLOR ADJ..........................................................................................................................................18
6.8.3 SYNC .....................................................................................................................................................18
6.8.4 MOTION DETECTION.........................................................................................................................18
6.8.5 PRIVACY ...............................................................................................................................................21
6.8.6 MIRROR................................................................................................................................................23
6.8.7 SHARPNESS..........................................................................................................................................23
6.8.8 RESET ...................................................................................................................................................24
6.8.9 RETURN................................................................................................................................................24
6.9 EXIT.............................................................................................................................................................24
7. POLESTAR WITH RS485 MINI DIN............................................................................................................25
7.1 RS485 COMMUNICATION &CONTROL PIN....................................................................................................25
7.2 KEY FEATURES WITH RS485..........................................................................................................................26
7.3 HOW TO SET RS485 ID &BAUD RATE?..........................................................................................................26
7.4 CONTROL BY KEYBOARD ...............................................................................................................................27
7.5 DAY/NIGHT MODE SETTING FROM KEYBOARD ...............................................................................................27
7.6 DAY/NIGHT CONTROL BY EXTERNAL D/N SIGNAL .........................................................................................28
7.7 TO CONTROL EXTERNAL D/N SIGNAL.............................................................................................................28
7.8ALARM OUTPUT FOR MOTION DETECTED .......................................................................................................29
8. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................30

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9. CONTENT LIST...............................................................................................................................................31

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The new EQ550 Polestar is designed with advanced new generation 16-bit DSP which has
powerful processing capability to show over 560TVL horizontal resolution. Built-in DNR
(Dynamic Noise Reduction) function, the EQ550 performs clear & crisper image in low
light and substantial disk-saving effect. In addition, designed with SENS-UP slow shutter
technology, the starlight super-high sensitivity of 0.002 Lux is achieved. There are two
models, one is Day/Night model, the other one is True Day/Night with ICR module. With
RS485 port, you can even control EQ550 Polestar by a keyboard.
1.1 Main Features
1/3” SONY Super HAD color CCD pick up device for more than 560 TV lines of
horizontal resolution .
Advanced 16-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) delivers excellent picture quality
and performance
Day/Night function (EQ550D)
True Day/Night function with ICR module (EQ550T)
Built-in DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) for noise reduction and a 70% saving of
Disk storage
The starlight Super-high sensitivity of 0.002 Lux/F=1.2 is achieved by setting
SENS-UP Shutter X128
0 Lux (IR LED on, if IR illuminator is used)
OSD setting menu
Support Motion Detection function
Provides alarm output for motion detected
Support Privacy function
High sensitivity designed with SONY sensor
Support either C-mount or CS-mount (Optional)
Support RS485 for keyboard control (for a certain protocol of keyboard only)
Receive external D/N signal to drive a synchronized control of Polestar’s D/N.
(apply to housing that has IR LED)
Send out D/N signal to other external D/N control. (apply to housing that has IR
LED)

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2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
2.1 Front panel
2.2 Top/Bottom
The bracket on the top side can be used for suspending the camera. On the other hand,
the brackets on the bottom side can be used as a support of the camera.
Internal SensorMicrophone (Reserved only for Audio model)
Bottom Bracket
Top Bracket

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2.3 Back panel connections
(1) RS-485 port
Connect to RS485 to get control by keyboard. Please refer to “6. Polestar with RS485 Mini
Din” for detail about RS485 communication.
(2) Power Input Terminal
Connects to the appropriate power to each model.
(3) Video Output Connector
Connect the video output of the camera to a color monitor or other video devices through a 75
Ohm type coaxial cable with BNC female connector at backside of the camera.
(4) Tact switcher for left cursor
(5) Tact switcher for down cursor
(6) Tact switcher for right cursor
(7) Tact switcher for up cursor
(8) Tact switcher for on-screen setting menu
(13)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
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(9) Audio Output Connector (forAudio model only)
(10) Switch:
For True Day/Night model with ICR (EQ550T)
H: IR cut filter is removed when illumination is low (about 5 Lux)
L: IR cut filter is removed when illumination is the lowest (Less than 2 Lux)
OFF: Disable the function of IR cut removable
For Day/Night model without ICR (EQ550D)
H: Enabling the image to turn from color to B/W when the illumination is about 5
Lux
L: Enabling the image to turn from color to B/W when the illumination is about 2 Lux
OFF: Day/Night function is disabled
(11) LED
Red- Power on, Green- Low light condition detected.
1. IR cut filter will be removed in about 5-10 sec (for EQ550T).
2. Entering the Night mode, which makes the image to turn from color to B/W (for both
EQ550D & EQ550T).
(12) External sensor connector
If user wants to change the location of IR light sensor, he/she can use an External light sensor
to connect to this port. (Note: External light sensor kit is an optional product). When this
External sensor port is used, the External sensor will be the default IR light sensor.
(13) Auto Iris Lens Connector
This connector is used to connect with the auto iris lens by a 4 pin male connector
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4
DirectDrive Cnt- Cnt+ Drv+ Drv-
4
3 2
1

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3. INSTALLATION
1. Remove the cover cap from the top of the lens mount.
2. If C mount lens is used, please add the C adaptor mount ring (the 5mm
thick ring in the accessory pack) on top of the lens mount.
3. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise on the lens mount of the camera.
4. If you use the Auto Iris lens, connecting the lens cable to the auto iris lens
connector on the side of the camera.
5. Place ND filter in front of the lens, adjust lens focus until best image is
obtained.
6. Fix lens focus by turning tightly the swivel, then remove ND filter.
Mount the lens
Use ND filter

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4. CONNECTION
1. Connect the cable from keyboard’s RS485 port to camera’s RS485 port.
2. Connect the cable from video output jack of the camera to monitor’s input jack.
3. RS485 ID of Polestar has to be the same as CAM ID of the keyboard. (Please refer to
“6.3 How to set RS485 ID & Baud rate?” for RS485 ID setup detail)
4. Baud rate of Polestar has to be the same as Keyboard’s baud rate. (Please refer to “6.3
How to set RS485 ID & Baud rate?” for baud rate setup detail)
485

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5. CAMERA SETUP OPERATIONS
This camera utilizes an On Screen Display (OSD) user setup menu.
5.1 Setup Buttons
To set items on the user setup menu, use the following buttons on the back panel.
① Up Button: This button is used to move the cursor upwards. Use this button to
select the item wanted to set.
② Down Button: This button is used to move the cursor downwards. Use this button
to select the item wanted to set.
③ Right Button: Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected
item. The parameter changes each time as this button is pressed.
④ Left Button: Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected item.
The parameter changes each time as this button is pressed.
⑤ Set Button: This button is used to enter setup menu. If the item has its own setting
menu (sign ), press this button again to display the setup menu.
①Up Button
③Right Button
②Down Button
④Left Button
⑤Set Button
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5.2 Display/Close the user setup menu screen
I. Press the SET button
The menu screen will appear on the monitor as the block shown above.
II. Using the cursor button
Use the cursor button cor dto move the cursor up or down. Use the cursor
button eor fto adjust the mode or parameter of settings.
III. Switch to sub-menu screens
When the item with sub-menu is selected, press the SET button to switch to the
sub-menu for further settings. Please refer to the figure below.
NOTE:
For those selected items with “ ” sign in the end, they have the sub-menu for further
settings.
IV. Return to previous page
Press the SET button to return to previous page.
V. Close the menu screen
To close the menu screen, use the cursor button to select EXIT and press the
SET button.
The Cursor Buttons & the SET Button
Sub-Menu
Main Menu
SETUP
>LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
LENS
LEVEL |+++++++++| 20
SETUP
>LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
Set button

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6. USER SETUP
6.1 LENS
1. When the SETUP menu is displayed on the screen, please direct the arrow to point to
“LENS” by using the UP and DOWN buttons.
2. Please select the type of the lens you would like to use by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT
button.
3. Please press the SETUP button if you would like to return to the previous menu.
6.2 SHUTTER
Auto or manual control can be selected.
1. When the SETUP menu is displayed on the screen, please direct the arrow to point to
“SHUTTER” by using the DOWN button.
2. Select the shutter mode by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ÖFLK: Please select “FLK” mode when flickering occurs on the screen, because of an
irregular balance between illumination and frequency. NTSC model: 1/100, PAL
model: 1/120.
SETUP
>LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO
<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
NOTE:
○
1When using an auto iris lens, the setting of the auto iris lens selection switch, located on
the back of the camera, must be on DC or MANUAL depending on the type of the lens
which is being used.
○
2The brightness of the screen can be adjusted on DC mode in LENS LEVEL. The level
can be adjusted from 1 to 70.
LENS
LEVEL |+++++++++| 20

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ÖESC: The shutter speed can automatically be controlled. When ESC mode turns on,
the auto control of the shutter speed can be performed according to the brightness of
the screen. The range of ESC is 1 ~ 70.
ÖManual: Please select “MANUAL” if you would like to control the shutter manually.
3. Press the SETUP button when you finish all the settings.
NOTE:
○
1When selecting DC lens, the shutter speed is fixed as 1/60 for NTSC and 1/50 for PAL.
○
2When “MANUAL” mode is on, the SENS-UP function will be disabled.
SETUP
LENS MANUAL
>SHUTTER FLK
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP ___
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS |+++++++++| 25
SHUTTER
> MANUAL 1/50
SETUP
LENS MANUAL
> SHUTTER MANUAL <┘
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP ___
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
SETUP
LENS MANUAL
>SHUTTER ESC<┘
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT

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6.3 WHITE BALANCE control
The screen color can be adjusted by using the WHITE BALANCE function.
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “WHITE BAL” on the SETUP menu by using the UP
and DOWN buttons.
2. Please select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
Please select one of the 3 modes below:
ÖATW (Auto Tracking White Balance): This mode can be used within the color
temperature range from 2,500°K to 8,300°K (eg, fluorescent light, outdoor,
sodium vapor lamp or inside tunnels).
ÖAWC (Auto White Balance Control): Press the SETUP button while the camera is
directed at a piece of white paper to get the optimum state under the present
illumination. If the environment and the light source are changed, you need to adjust
the white balance again.
ÖMANUAL: The manual adjustment mode enables a more precise adjustment. Please
select ATW or AWC first. Then change to manual adjustment mode and press the
SETUP button. Set the suitable color temperature, and increase or decrease the red
and blue color values at the same time while checking the color changes of the
object.
NOTE:
Under the following conditions, the WHITE BALANCE function may not operate well. In
such cases, please select the AWC mode.
○
1When the object’s surroundings have a high color temperature.
○
2When the object’s surroundings are dark.
○
3If the camera faces a fluorescent light directly or is installed in a place where the
illumination changes constantly, the WHITE BALANCE function may become unstable.
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
>WHITEBAL. MANUAL<┘
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
WHITE BAL.
RED |+++++++++| 32
BLUE |+++++++++| 39

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6.4 BACKLIGHT
Even there is a massive backlight behind the object, bright images of the background and the
object can still be obtained by using the BACKLIGHT function.
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “BACKLIGHT” on the SETUP menu by using the UP
and DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ÖHIGH: The gain increases from 0dB up to 42dB.
ÖMIDDLE: The gain increases from 0dB up to 30dB.
ÖLOW: The gain increases from 0dB up to 18dB.
ÖOFF: BACKLIGHT function does not operate.
6.5 AGC (Auto Gain Control)
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “AGC” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. The
more the level of gain increases, the brighter the screen and the level of noise increases as
well.
ÖHIGH: The gain increases from 6dB up to 42dB.
ÖMIDDLE: The gain increases from 6dB up to 30dB.
ÖLOW: The gain increases from 6dB up to 18dB.
ÖOFF: The gain is fixed at 6dB.
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
>BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
>AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT

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6.6 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction)
Dynamic Noise Reduction in video images has the following effects.
1. Images are brighter and sharper.
2. When the level of noise is reduced, the performance of a camera can apparently be
improved.
3. When it is recorded digitally, reduced noise can reduce image file size.
As the level of gain changes, the background noise in the low light level automatically
decreases.
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “DNR” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ÖOFF: No reduction in noise level.
ÖLOW: Little reduction in noise level with nearly no ghost image. Default value is
LOW.
ÖMIDDLE: Just enough reduction in noise levels without causing much ghost
imaging.
ÖHIGH: Huge reduction in noise level, which may cause much ghost imaging.
6.7 SENS-UP
SENS UP is used to keep a brilliant, vivid screen image by automatically detecting changes in
the level of light under low light level conditions.
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “SENS UP” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ÖAUTO: Low light level auto mode. Default value isAUTO (Up to X 10).
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
> DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
NOTE:
When AGC is turned off, DNR will be disabled.

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ÖOFF: The function is disabled.
3. Press the SETUP button when you finish all the settings.
6.8 SPECIAL
1. Please direct the arrow to point to “SPECIAL” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
NOTE:
○
1When SHUTTER is in the manual mode, SENS UP will be disabled.
○
2When AGC is turned off, SENS-UP will be disabled.
NOTE:
○
1The maximum storage magnification in low light level movement situations can be
adjusted by pressing the SETUP button in “AUTO” mode.
○
2The screen becomes brighter when the magnification increases; yet the after image
increases as well.
○
3Please be noted that spots and noise may appear if storage magnification increases
when SENS-UP is operating. This is a normal phenomenon.
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
SENS-UP AUTO<┘
> SPECIAL <┘
EXIT
LIMIT
>AUTO X10
SETUP
LENS DC<┘
SHUTTER ___
WHITEBAL. ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
AGC MIDDLE
DNR LOW
>SENS-UP AUTO<┘
SPECIAL <┘
EXIT

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6.8.1 CAMERA ID
Input the camera ID, and it will be appeared on the monitor.
1) Please direct the arrow to point to “CAMERA” by using the UP or DOWN
button.
2) Select “ON” by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
3) Press SETUP button.
4) Maximum 15 letters can be used for the ID.
¾Use UP and DOWN buttons to move the cursor to the letter to be chosen.
¾Use UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select an ID.
¾Use SETUP button to lock in the letters.
5) Once a name has been selected, please choose a position where you would like
to display the name.
¾Move the cursor onto “POS” and press the SETUP button.
¾The name will appear at the top left hand corner.
¾Please use the 4 directional buttons to find the desired position to display
the name.
6) If you would like to cancel the ID inputted, please move the cursor to “CLR”,
and all the letters inputted will be deleted.
7) Select “END” and press SETUP button to complete ID input.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
n o p q r s t u v w x y z
- ·0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
<--> CLR POS END
SPECIAL
>CAMERAID OFF
COLOR ADJ. <┘
SYNC. INT
MOTIION DET OFF
PRIVACY OFF
MIRROR OFF
SHARPNESS ON <┘
RESET
RETURN <┘
CAMERA ID
SPECIAL
>CAMERAID ON
COLOR ADJ. <┘
SYNC. INT
MOTIION DET OFF
PRIVACY OFF
MIRROR OFF
SHARPNESS ON <┘
RESET
RETURN <┘

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6.8.2 COLOR ADJ
Adjust the Color Gain from 0 ~ 15
6.8.3 SYNC There are two SYNCHRONIZATION modes: INTERNAL and EXTERNAL
LINE-LOCK. In LINE-LOCK mode, without a synchronous generator, it
synchronizes the video signal between cameras. The Line-Lock synchronization
is only used in the places of 60Hz (NTSC models) or 50Hz (PAL models).
-INT: Internal synchronization
-LL: External line-lock synchronization
=> If you choose “LL”, you can adjust the phase your wish to set. Then press
the SET button. You can adjust the phase you wish to set from 0 to 359.
6.8.4 MOTION DETECTION
Polestar enables you to observe movements of objects in 4 different places on the
screen, the message “MOTION DETECTED” appears on the screen when
movement is detected; therefore this helps to improve supervision efficiency. The
camera detects an object’s movement by sensing discrepancy of outline.
1) Please direct the arrow to point to “MOTION DET” by using the UP or DOWN
button.
2) Select “ON” by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.
3) Press SETUP button.
COLOR GAIN.
> LEVEL |++++++++| 8
SPECIAL
CAMERAID OFF
> COLOR ADJ. <┘
SYNC. INT
MOTIION DET OFF
PRIVACY OFF
MIRROR OFF
SHARPNESS ON <┘
RESET
RETURN <┘
SPECIAL
CAMERAID OFF
COLOR ADJ. <┘
>SYNC. LL<┘
MOTIION DET OFF
PRIVACY OFF
MIRROR OFF
SHARPNESS ON <┘
RESET
RETURN <┘
SYNC
> PHASE |++++++++| 0

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zPlease select the area you would like to detect from the 4 areas in AREA SEL mode.
zPlease select ON mode for the chosen area.
zPlease use the UP or DOWN button to move between TOP, DOWN, LEFT and
RIGHT for adjusting the size of the area to be detected.
zPlease use the LEFT or RIGHT button to adjust the value for size of the area to be
detected.
zAdditionally, it is possible to change the position of the area to be detected. Please
refer to the following example for detailed steps on movingAREA1 to center.
1. The original position of AREA1 was TOP: 10, DOWN: 25, LEFT: 20 and RIGHT: 40.
MOTION DETECTION
> AEREA SEL AREA1
AREA STATE ON
TOP |+++++++++| 10
DOWN |+++++++++| 25
LEFT |+++++++++| 20
RIGHT |+++++++++| 40
Press SET to return
SPECIAL
CAMERAID OFF
COLOR ADJ. <┘
SYNC. INT
> MOTIION DET ON <┘
PRIVACY OFF
MIRROR OFF
SHARPNESS ON <┘
RESET
RETURN <┘
AREA1 AREA2
AREA3 AREA4
AREA1