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CX480-DN Users Manual and Installation Instructions
CX480-DN Day/Night Camera
Users Manual and
Installation Instructions

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 to 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. Never face the camera toward the sun.
Never aim the camera at the sun or other extremely bright objects whether it is in use or not.
6. 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 50℃(32℉to 122℉).
7. Cleaning
Do not touch the surface of CCD 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
CCD sensor and the camera lens. When the camera is not in use, put the cover cap on the
lens mount.

The Day/Night Digital Color Camera introduces a new level of high quality picture. The
compact, full performance, general-purpose color DSP Cameras, which use high sensitive
1/3"interline transfer Super HAD CCDs (Charge Coupled Device). It delivers
high-resolution superior color images in bright light, and clear sharp monochrome pictures
in low light. The evolution 2-in1 intelligent video camera brings your security
surveillance system to a new digital era.
Main Features
1/3” color CCD pick up device.
480 lines of horizontal resolution.
Signal-to-noise ratio more than 48 dB.
Minimum illumination of 1.0 lux with F=1.2 lens.
Programmable camera ID up to 9 characters.
High resolution color camera in normal light; black and white camera in low light.
User friendly on-screen set up menu allows ES, AGC, AWB, BLC, and Sync. Phase
to be customized program.
Selectable exposure modes including: ES, Manual Exposure, Flickerless, and Auto
IRIS.
RS232 remote control communication and S-Video output available.
CX480-DN Introduction

Pickup device: 1/3” interline transfer color CCD
Video format: NTSC/PAL
Scanning system: NTSC:525 lines, PAL:625 lines
Picture elements: NTSC:768 (H) x 494 (V) ; PAL: 752(H) x 582(V)
Horizontal resolution: 480 TV lines
Sensitivity: 1.0 lux / F=1.2
S/N ratio: > 48 dB
Camera ID symbol: 9 characters title generator
Back light comp.: Yes, 255 levels variables on screen
Auto white balance: 3 Modes selectable cStandard: 2500°K~9500°K; dLarge Frame: 2400°K~11000°K;
eFrameless: 2000°K~18000°K
Auto white balance speed: 15 steps variables on screen
Auto IRIS: Video Drive or Direct Drive switchable
D/D lens iris level: Level: 150 steps variables on screen
Exposure: 4 modes selectable on screen
cES: 1/60(1/50) ~ 1/100000 sec.; AGC Gain: 10~36 dB
dManual Exposure: 1/60(1/50), 1/100(1/120), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/5000,
1/10000 sec.; AGC Gain: 0, 6, 12, 18 dB
eFlickerless: 1/100(NTSC), 1/120(PAL) sec.; AGC Gain: 10~36 dB
fAuto IRIS: 1/60(1/50) sec.; AGC Gain: 10~36 dB
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Sync. mode: Internal sync. / Line lock
V Phase adjustment: Line Phase: 0~354°, 60 steps var. on screen
Gamma correction: 7 modes selectable on screen
Video output: BNC VBS, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video: Mini Dim S-Video, Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm, C: 286mV, 75ohm(NTSC);
300mV, 75ohm(PAL)
Day/Night: On / Off
Audio: Optional
Lens mount: C/CS mount
Power source: 90~265VAC or AC24V/12VDC
Dimension: 56 x 68 x 101 mm
Operating temperature: 0oC to +50oC
Power consumption: 5W max.

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←Video Output Connector
This connector is used to connect with the VIDEO IN
connector of the monitor (Video Out: BNC type).
↑Power LED Indicator
This indicator lights comes on when the power of this camera
is on.
→Tact Switcher for Setting
Press the tact switcher to display the setting menu. It is used
to activate an item selected in the SET UP menu.
↓Tact Switcher for Right Cursor
This tact switcher is used to move the cursor to the right and
increase the parameters of the selected item.
°Tact Switcher for Down Cursor
This tact switcher is used to move the cursor downward for
selecting the items in the screen menu.
±Tact Switcher for Left Cursor
This tact switcher is used to move the cursor to the left and
decrease the parameters of the selected item.
″Tact Switcher for Up Cursor
This tact switcher is used to move the cursor
upward for selecting the items in the menu.
≥S-Video / RS-232 port
Connecting Mini Dim Male Connector
to S-Video / RS-232 port for better
video output quality or communication.
×Ground Connector
Connecting to power system ground.
∝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
Video Drive +12V GND VD-IRIS GND
DirectDrive Cnt- Cnt+ Drv+ Drv-
11 V/D Switch
Switch for Video Drive Auto IRIS lens or
Direct DriveAuto IRIS lens.
12 Line in power cord
This power cord is for 90 ~ 265 VAC power supply.
13 AC24V/DC12V Compatible Input Terminal
This power terminal is for connecting the 24VAC or 12V
DC power supply cord.
14 Audio Output Connector
This connector is used to connect with an audio device
(Audio Out: RCA connector).
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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 top of the camera.
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1. Connect the video output of the camera to a color monitor or other video device
through a 75 ohm type coaxial cable with BNC female connector at camera end.
2. Plug the power cord to the electrical outlet 90~265VAC. Power LED indicates red light
if the power source is properly connected.
3.
Connect the AC 24V or DC 12V power source to the power input terminals. The power
supply connection is illustrated below. Please note that the screw marked ( GND)
should connect to the camera case. Power LED indicates red light if the power source
is properly connected.
Connections
AC24V/DC12V
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DC 12VAdapter +
AC 24VAdapter
AC24V/DC12V

•Entering the Set Up Menu
Press the tact switcher twice to enter
main menu shown as below:
This page is just for you to set the main
function of the camera. If you would like to
do more settings, please go through the
following pages.
•Changing the settings
Move and to select the item you
would like to change. To change the
settings, use , to modify the previous
settings.
Check the current settings on the menu
appearing on the monitor. If you would not
make any changes after checking it, press
to move the cursor to EXIT and press to
exit to the setting menu.
•EXPOSURE
1. There are four modes of exposure for you
to set on the screen. Use and to
select the mode. The modes are:
Electronics Shutter(ES), Manual
Exposure(ME), Flickerless(FL), and Auto
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SWITCH SETUP
ÆEXPOSURE ES
LINELOCK ON
AWB ON
DAY/NIGHT ON
D/NSWLVL 50
CAMERA ID ON 
LOAD DEFAULT
EXIT
SET

Iris(AI).
The default EXPOSURE setting is ES.
2. You can do further setting on the next
page after selecting one of the modes.
•LINE LOCK
1. This item is used to make the vertical
phase of the camera video signal matched
to the phase of AC power.
2. Move the cursor to the LINELOCK
parameter and press or toselect
ON for line lock function or OFF for
internal sync.
The default LINELOCK setting is ON.
•AWB
1. Normally the AWB (Auto White Balance)
is set to ON.
2. Press or to change ON for
automatic white balance or OFF to fix
current state.
The default AWB setting is On.
•DAY/NIGHT
1. The camera is specially designed to have
a clear black and white picture under low
light environment.
2. The Color and Black/White switching
automatically according to the
environment, it is a color CCD camera
under normal light and Black/White CCD
camera under low light.
SWITCH SETUP
ÆEXPOSURE ES
LINELOCK ON
AWB ON
DAY/NIGHT ON
D/NSWLVL 50
CAMERAID ON
LOAD DEFAULT
EXIT

3. When the setting is off, it is only a color
CCD camera.
The default DAY/NIGHT setting is ON.
•D/N SW LVL
This parameter, range from 00~99, is to
adjust the day/night switch level. When the
value is higher, it will be much more easier to
switch Color and Black/White automatically,
and vice versa.
The default D/N SWLVL setting is 50.
•CAMERA ID
1. Press or to change the character
of CAMERA ID. You can use the
camera identification (CAMERA ID) to
assign a name to each camera when you
set the CAMERA ID ON.
2. The camera ID is up to 9 characters. The
characters for setting the ID of the camera
are: “Space”, “0~9”, “A~Z”, “a~z”.
Press to start editing camera ID and
then press or to select the
necessary character then move or
to change the cursor to another position.
After ID setting finished, press again
to return to main menu.
The default CAMERA ID setting is ON.
•LOAD DEFAULT
Press to reset all parameters of the
camera to the factory settings.
SET
SWITCH SETUP
ÆEXPOSURE ES
LINELOCK ON
AWB ON
DAY/NIGHT ON
CAMERA ID ON 
LOAD DEFAULT
EXIT
SET
SET

As soon as the default is loaded, Program
VER N.N will be shown on the screen.
Remark: “PROGRAM VER N.N” is the current
softwareversionofthecamera.
•EXIT
Press to exit the setting mode; or press
to go to next setting pages. Once you exit the
set up menu, all of the modifications will be
saved.
SET
Tips:
zYou can also press , , , ,
together to load default anywhere during
the screen display mode off.
SET
Caution:
zIf the power of the camera is disable
before “PROGRAM VER. N.N”
disappeared, please restart the camera and
load default again for stable issue.

The second page is for you to do more
settings of exposure. The setting function
of the second page will be different
according to the EXPOSURE setting on
the previous page. The further setting of
each mode is described as below.
•EXPOSURE ES
1. LEVEL<IRE>
This parameter, range from 60~120, is
to adjust the brightness of exposure
levels. When the value is higher, the
video image is brighter; when the value
is lower, the video image is darker.
The default LEVEL<IRE> setting is
105 IRE.
2. RESPONSE
This parameter, range from 1~255, is to
adjust the response time of Electronic
Shutter according to light changing.
The higher value means the response
time is longer; the lower value means
the response time is shorter.
The default ERSPONES setting is 14.
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EXPOSURE ES
ÆLEVEL<IRE> 105 IRE
RESPONSE 14
SHUTTER LIM 1/100,000
BLC OFF
BLC LEVEL 32
AGC ON
AGC MAX 187
AGC MIN 01
EXIT

3. SHUTTER LIM
The range of ES is from 1/500 to
1/100,000 seconds. Under ES mode,
you can select the electronic shutter
speed limit depending on the different
light conditions.
The default SHUTTER LIM setting is
1/100,000.
4. BLC
Press or to set ON or OFF of
Back Light Compensation function.
ON: When there is excessive light
behind the center object, it is
necessary to prevent the center
object become too dark. Turn
BLC ON, the center object will
be brighten in contrast to the
edge of the picture where back
light would most likely be
located.
The default BLC setting is OFF.
5. BLC LEVEL
This parameter, range from 0 ~ 255, is
to adjust the Back Light Compensation
levels. In the back light condition, set
BLC ON to obtain the brighter image
of viewing object. When the value is
higher, the video image is brighter;
when the value is lower, the video
image is darker.
The default BLC LEVEL setting is 32.
6. AGC
Press or to set ON or OFF of
Auto Gain Control function.
ON: Automatic Gain (brightness level
portion of an image) adjustment.
OFF:Fixed Gain level.
The default AGC setting is ON.
7. AGC MAX
When AGC is on, you can set the
maximum value of AGC from AGC
MIN ~ 255.

The default AGC MAX setting is 187.
8. AGC MIN
When AGC is on, you can set the
minimum value of AGC from 0 ~ AGC
MAX.
The default AGC MIN setting is 01.
9. EXIT
Press to exit the setting menu or
press to go to next setting pages.
•EXPOSURE ME
Select ME mode when you wish to fix the
shutter speed for the exposure.
1. SHUTTER SPD
You can select the manual exposure speed
of 1/60(1/50), 1/100(1/120), 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 by
moving or .
The default SHUTTER SPD setting is
1/60(1/50).
2. AGC MAX
When AGC is on, you can set the maximum
value of AGC from AGC MIN ~ 255.
The default AGC MAX setting is 187.
3. AGC MIN
When AGC is on, you can set the minimum
value of AGC from 0 ~ AGC MAX.
The default AGC MIN setting is 01.
•EXPOSURE AI
Select the AI mode when using the Auto
IRIS Direct Drive or Video Drive lens.
EXPOSURE ME
ÆSHUTTER SPD 1/50
AGC ON
AGC MAX 187
AGC MIN 01
EXIT EXPOSURE AI
ÆD/D LEVEL 32
BLC OFF
BLCLEVEL 32
AGC ON
AGCMAX 187
SET

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1. D/D LEVEL
This parameter, range from 01 ~ 150, is to
adjust brightness level of the video when
using the Direct Drive Auto IRIS lens.
When the value is higher, the video image
is brighter; when the value is lower, the
video image is darker.
Notice: D/D level mentioned above is
adjusted for Direct Drive lens
only. This value is not effective
when using Video Drive lens.
The default D/D LEVEL setting is 32.
2. BLC, BLC LEVEL, AGC, AGC MAX, and
AGC MIN functions are the same setting
procedure as EXPOSURES ES.
•EXPOSURE FL
Select the Flickerless mode to remove the
picture flicker when using a NTSC version
camera in 50Hz power source and under
fluorescent light; or using PAL version
camera in 60Hz power source and under
fluorescent light.
The above parameters are the same setting
procedure as EXPOSURE ES. Under the
FL mode, the speed of electronic shutter
will be stable at 1/100(NTSC) or
1/120(PAL).
EXPOSURE FL
ÆAGC ON
AGC MAX 187
AGCMIN 00
EXIT

•VIDEO SETUP
1. BRIGHT
This parameter, range from 0-255, is to
adjust the brightness of the video. When
the value is higher, the video image is
brighter; when the value is lower, the video
image is darker.
The default BRIGHT setting is 120.
2. CHROMA
This parameter, range from 0~20, is to
adjust the chroma of the video.
The default CHROMAsetting is 10.
3. HUE
This parameter, range from 0~20, is for you
to adjust the hue of the video.
The default HUE setting is 10.
4. SHARPNESS HL
This parameter, range from 0~3, is for you
to adjust the sharpness of low frequency
component in hoiziontal direction.
The default SHARPNESS HL setting is 02.
5. SHARPNESS HH
This parameter, range from 0~3, is for you
to adjust the sharpness of high frequency
component in horizontal direction.
The default SHRPNESS HH setting is 02.
6. SHARPNESS V
This parameter, range from 0~15, is for you
to adjust sharpness in vertical direction.
The default SHARPNESS V setting is 10.
VIDEO SETUP
ÆBRIGHT 120
CHROMA 10
HUE 10
SHARPNESSHL 02
SHARPNESSHH 02
SHARPNESS V 10
SHARPNESSG 10
EXIT

7. SHARPNESS G
This parameter, range from 0~15, is for you
to adjust sharpness gain control.
The default SHARPNESS G setting is 10.
Item 4-7 is for you to obtain much sharper
pictures.
•VIDEO SETUP2
1. Y GAMMA
This parameter, range from 0~7, is for you
to adjust the Y Gamma Correction Curve.
The default Y GAMMAsetting is 03.
2. Y KNEE
This parameter, range from 0~7, is for you
to adjust the Y Gamma Correction Knee.
The default Y KNEE setting is 00
3. C GAMMA
This parameter, range from 0~7 is for you
to adjust the C Gamma Correction Curve.
The default C GAMMA setting is 04.
4. C KNEE
This parameter, range from 0~7 is for you
to adjust the C Gamma Correction Knee.
The default C KNEE setting is 07.
5. PATTERN
Press or to select the patter output
from the camera. The list of pattern that
can be output by the PG is shown in Table
below:
VIDEO SETUP2
ÆYGAMMA 03
YKNEE 00
CGAMMA 04
CKNEE 07
PATTERN
EXIT