Genie CCTV WAHD2B User manual

AHD Camera User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our Genie Product.
Warning and Cautions
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully to
ensure you can use the product correctly to avoid danger or
property loss. Please store this instruction manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and
the Limited Power Source with DC 12V.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your Distributor
Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (Genie CCTV will
not be responsible for any problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
Keep away from any form of liquid while in use.
Whilst using the product, you must comply with the
electrical safety regulations of the country of use.
When the product is mounted on a wall or ceiling, the device shall be
firmly fixed.
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

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If cleaning is necessary, please use a clean cloth to wipe it gently. If
the device is not being used for a long time, please cover the lens cap to
protect the device from dirt.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright place. A blooming or
smear may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction however), and the
endurance of the device will be affected at the same time.
The device may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser
equipment is in use, make sure that the surface of the device is not be
exposed to the laser beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operating
temperature shall be -20℃~50℃), dusty or damp locations, and do not
expose it to high electromagnetism radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required.
While on a delivery, the camera shall be packed in its original packing,
or packing of the same texture.
A few parts of the device shall be replaced regularly according to their
average enduring time. Regular checking is recommended for all users.

AHD Camera User Manual
Table of Contents
1Introduction .................................................................. 1
2Menu Setup ................................................................... 3
2.1 Lens Setup..................................................................... 5
2.2 Exposure........................................................................ 5
2.3 Backlight Setup............................................................. 7
2.4 White Balance Setup .................................................... 8
2.5 Day & Night Setup........................................................ 9
2.6 Noise Reduction...........................................................11
2.7 Special...........................................................................11
2.7.1 Camera Title ........................................................... 11
2.7.2 D-Effect ................................................................. 12
2.7.3 Motion ................................................................... 12
2.7.4 Privacy ................................................................... 13
2.7.5 Language Setup ..................................................... 14
2.7.6 Defect .................................................................... 14
2.7.7 RS 485 ................................................................... 16
2.8 Image Adjustment ...................................................... 16
2.9 Exit............................................................................... 17
3.0 Product Specification.....................................................18

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1Introduction
This series of the camera adopts the latest AHD technology, advanced
circuit design, feature high definition and sensitivity, low noise and
distortion and supports HD video transmission with the common
coaxial cable, ensuring HD monitoring in the traditional surveillance
system.
High Resolution and Sensitivity
720P/1080P real-time image with high definition and good
color reproduction. The sensitivity is up to 0.01 LUX due to the
installation of the high quality of the built-in removable optical filter.
High Transmission Performance
Real-time transmission with high speed and long distance.
High Light Compensate (HLC)
Masks and compensates the highlighted areas enhance a clear image.
ICR Auto Switch
The filter will filter infrared light during the day and will auto change to
normal at night to ensure a high sensitivity and clear image.
DNR
Under low illumination conditions, you can reduce the noise
from brightness and color signal to maximise on storage room.
OSD

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The setup menu clearly displays the functions and features of the
camera and other languages can be selected. It is easy for the user
to set the corresponding items.
Privacy Masking
When not necessary, some areas of display can be masked
Backlight Compensation（BLC）
When the back of the captured object is bright, you can set a BLC for
the captured object, to make it clearer.
Motion Detection
When the camera captures the moving object in the detection area, it
will send a signal. This is to help users monitor live.
Cable Connections
Connecting to monitor

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* The default video output is AHD video signal. The video output can be
changed to CVBS video output by jointing the two video switch cables.
Untie the two cables to restore the video output to AHD video.
Connecting to power
2Menu Setup
Before starting, connect the power cables and video cables. Please
make sure all the connection are correct. Plug out the power cable and then
the camera will shut down immediately.
This camera must be connected to the DVR which supportsAHD video
input. The DVR must also support the set menu of the camera, or the
function of menu. Different DVRs manufactured by different companies
could have different modes of menu operation.
Here we take 16 CH DVR for example. After starting the DVR, the
following menu tool bar will pop up by right-clicking the mouse.

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You will see the following interface by clicking button.
Directly click “Iris +” to go to the following main menu. You can also select
preset NO. 95 and then click button （call preset NO.95） to go to the
following main menu.
You can select the menu by clicking (U) or (D) key on the
direction key area. Click (L) or (R) key to select the menu on
the left. The menu with arrow icon which means it has sub-menu. You can
select the menu and click “Iris +” or call preset NO.95 to enter the
sub-menu. To return to the previous menu or exit the main menu, please
select “RET” or “Save & END” by clicking U or D key and then click “Iris

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+” or call preset NO.95 ( We used “Iris +” for example ).
2.1 Lens Setup
Lens setup can be manual setup and DC lens setup. To select the lens
mode, please click “L” or “R” key.
DC lens setup: Select DC and then click “Iris +”. This will take you to
the following sub-menu.
Mode: Indoor mode and outdoor mode are selectable.
Iris Speed: Click “L” or “R” key to adjust the iris speed.
Select RETURN and choose RET to return to the previous menu.
2.2 Exposure
Select “EXPOSURE” and then click “Iris +”. This will bring the
following sub-menu.

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SHUTTER: Auto, 1/30 (NTSC)/ 1/25 (PAL), 1/60 (NTSC)/ 1/50(PAL),
FLK, 1/240(NTSC)/ 1/200(PAL), 1/480(NTSC)/ 1/400(PAL), 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/5000, 1/10000, 1/50000, × 2 and so on are selectable.
AGC: When the light is insufficient, increase or decrease the level as
required.
SENS-UP: Extend the exposure time of camera. The higher the time , the
lower the frame is but the longer the shadow is in low illumination
condition. Please select times as needed. OFF, × 2, × 4, × 6, × 8 and × 10
are selectable.
BRIGHTNESS: Click “L” or “R” key to increase or decrease the level
of the brightness.
D-WDR: Lighten the dark area and control the highlighted area. There are
three options: ON, OFF and AUTO. If ON is selected, the level of the D-
WDR can be adjustable.
DEFOG: In mild foggy weather, you can set up this function to allow
objects behind the fog to be clearer. You can select AUTO or OFF. When
AUTO is selected, you can go to the sub-menu of the Defog and set up
position, size and gradation.
POS/SIZE: Click direction key to set the position and size of BLC
area. The position setting and size setting can be switched by clicking
“Iris +”.

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GRADATION: Click “L” or “R” key to adjust it.
2.3 Backlight Setup
BACKLIGHT: OFF, BLC, or HSBLC can be selectable.
If OFF is selected, the system will not compensate the image.
If BLC is selected, it will enhance the brightness of the image. After
entering the sub-menu of BLC, you can set LEVEL, AREA and
DEFAUT.
LEVEL: The higher the level is, the brighter the image is. There are
three options: LOW, HIGH and MIDDLE.
AREA: Please set it through the direction keys and use the “Iris +”
key to switch the position and size settings.
DEFAULT: If the parameters of BLC setup are out of order, please
select DEFAULT to reset settings.
If HSBLC is selected, the high brightness will be suppressed and the
low brightness will be enhanced at the same time. As a result, the image
in certain areas will be exposed properly. (Please use the fixed IRIS
Lens). This function can be used to shoot license plate numbers. Select
HSBLC to go to its sub-menu.

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SELECT: There are four areas.
DISPLAY: Display the HSBLC areas. There are four areas.
BLACK MASK: Mask the highlight area.
LEVEL: You may increase or decrease the level.
MODE: There are two modes: ALL DAY and NIGHT.
DEFAULT: Reset the setup of HSBLC to the default setting.
2.4 White Balance Setup
Select “WHITE BAL” to choose the White Balance modes.
ATW: In this mode, the camera will constantly monitor color temperature
among about 2500~9500K and adjust white balance automatically. This
mode is prior to other modes.
AWC→SET: Select it and click “Iris +” to go to the lock mode of white
balance. Then the camera locks the reference value of red and blue under
the current color temperature and stops monitoring color temperature.
When the environment changes, please click “ Iris+” again to unlock.
INDOOR: Select it to go to indoor mode.
OUTDOOR: Select it to go to outdoor mode.

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MANUAL: When the camera is used in the environment with a certain
unchangeable light source, you can use this mode. You can adjust the level
of blue and red to reach the reasonable results of white balance.
AWB: Auto White Balance.
2.5 Day & Night Setup
There are four modes: EXT, AUTO, COLOR and B/W.
EXT
If this mode is selected, the light resource and image will be changed
synchronously as the change of the external environment. You may go into
the sub-menu to set the delay time.
AUTO
When selecting AUTO, the camera will change into the color mode in
the daytime or B/W mode at night so that you can get the best and
clearest images. Select AUTO to enter sub-menu.
DN (AGC): Set the range of the illumination from color to B/W.
DN (DELAY): Set day to night switching delay time.
ND (AGC): Set the range of the illumination from B/W to color.

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ND (DELAY): Set night to day switching delay time.
COLOR
In this mode, the camera will not switch to B/W function in low
illumination condition.
B/W
Select this mode and go to the following sub-menu.
BURST: If you want to obtain the standard B/W signal, please select off.
IR SMART: When the object with IR light is captured, please enable
it and then go to sub-menu for IR level and area setup.
LEVEL: Compensate the light reduction caused by infrared abatement.
Please increase or decrease the level as required.
AREA: Please set it through the direction keys and use the “Iris +”
key to switch the position and size settings.

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2.6 Noise Reduction
Select NR and click “Iris +” to go to the following sub-menu.
2DNR and 3DNR can be set. Comparing with the 2DNR, the 3DNR
function processes the noise between two frames besides processing
the noise in one frame. You can select the level of the 2D/3D digital
noise reduction as required.
2.7 Special
2.7.1 Camera Title
Select CAMERA TITLE to select On/Off.
Select On. You can set the camera name by clicking direction key. After
selecting the single letter, number or symbol, please click “Iris +” to
confirm it. Select “CLR” and click “Iris +” to delete the selected letters,

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numbers or symbols. Select “POS” and click “Iris +” to go to the ID
Position setup interface.
2.7.2 D-Effect
Go to D-EFFECT menu as shown below.
FREEZE: If selecting ON, MIRROR function will be unavailable.
MIRROR: Mirror the current image. There are four kinds of mirror: OFF,
ROTATE, V-FLIP and MIRROR.
NEG. IMAGE: If ON is selected, you will see the negative image.
2.7.3 Motion
Select ON to set up motion detection alarm.

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SELECT: There are four areas.
DISPLAY: If ON is selected, you can set its size and position.
SENSITIVITY: You may adjust the sensitivity of the detection area.
COLOR: Select the color of the motion detection area.
TRANS: Set the transparency of the color block of the motion
detection area.
ALARM: Select it and click “Iris +” to go to the following menu.
VIEW TYPE: OFF, BLOCK, OUTLINE and ALL are optional.
OSD VIEW: Select ON. The words “MOTION DETECTION” will be
displayed on the live image when the motion alarm is triggered.
ALARM OUT.: Select ON. The alarm output will be triggered when
the motion detection alarm is triggered.
TIME: Alarm hold time. (In Seconds).
DEFAULT: Reset all settings of Motion to the default value.
RETURN: Return to the previous interface.
2.7.4 Privacy
Select “PRIVACY” to select On/Off. If you want to mask some areas,
please select “On” and go in the privacy setup interface.

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SELECT: There are four areas to select.
DISPLAY: There are four options: COLOR, OFF, INV, and MOSAIC.
COLOR: There are eight colors to select for the area.
TRANS: Set the transparency of the mask area.
DEFAULT: Reset all settings of privacy to the default value.
2.7.5 Language Setup
Supports many languages: simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, German
and more
2.7.6 Defect
The DEFECT includes LIVE DPC and Static DPC.

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LIVE DPC: ON and OFF are optional. If ON is selected, the AGC level
and level of live DPC can be adjustable.
White DPC: If ON is selected, you can enter the following sub-menu.
POS/SIZE: Click “Iris+” to switch the position and size settings.
START: Close the iris or cover the lens before starting white DPC.
LEVEL: You may set the level of white DPC.
AGC: Please increase and decrease the value as required.
SENS-UP: Extend the exposure time of camera. The higher the time is,
the lower the frame is.
BLACK DCP: If ON is selected, you will see the following menu.
The POS/SIZE settings are the same as that of white DPC. Please
directly click “Iris+” to start black DPC.

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2.7.7 RS 485
If you want to set the menu remotely, you have to set the RS485
parameters of the camera the same as those of the keyboard.
Go to Main Menu Special RS 485 menu as shown below.
The camera ID ranges from 0 to 254. The default protocol is PELCOD.
The baudrate includes 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.
* The models must support RS 485 function, or the settings here will be
invalid.
2.8 Image Adjustment
Select ADJUST to go to the image adjustment menu.
SHARPNESS: Select AUTO to enter sharpness setup menu. Please set the
level, start AGC and end AGC of the sharpness.