Grundig GCA-B1323V User manual

GCA-B1323V.5.3.28.11.2011
Owner's Manual
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Cameras & Domes
GCA-B1323V 1/3" CCD Col/B&W Fixed Dome Camera
GCA-B0322V 1/3" CCD Col/B&W Fixed Dome Camera
GCA-B0323V 1/3" CCD Col/B&W Fixed Dome Camera w/ IR LED
GCA-B0325V 1/3" CCD Col/B&W Fixed Dome Camera, WDR
GCA-B0326V 1/3" CCD Col/B&W Fixed Dome Camera IR LED & WDR

Content:
1. Available Versions 1
2. Important Safety Instructions 2
3. Package Contents 2
4. Installation 3
1. Part Names 3
2. Base Installation 4
3. Angle Mount Bracket Advantage 5
4. Mounting Housings to Electrical Junction Boxes 5
5. Connections 6
6. 3-Axis Gimbal Adjustment 6
7. Zoom & Focus Adjustment 7
5. OSD Menu 7
1. OSD Controls 7
2. Main menu 8
3. Camera Setup 9
4. Intelligence 16
5. Privacy Zone 18
6. Other Set 19
7. Communication 19
8. System Info 19
9. Language 20
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1. Available Versions
These instructions apply to the following
products. For the different properties of the
products please refer to the table.
2. Important Safety Instructions
Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet.
Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product.
Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion, fire,
electric shock, or damage to the product. Do not connect multiple products to one single
adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause abnormal heat generation or fire.
Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screwdrivers, coins or any metal items) or
containers filled with water on top of the product. Doing so may cause personal injury
due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects.
If any unusual smells or smoke comes from the unit, stop using the product. In such
case, immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center.
Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.
If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never
disassemble or modify this product in any way. (GRUNDIG is not liable for problems
caused by unauthorised modifications or attempted repair.)
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this device to rain or
moisture.
3. Package Contents
These parts are included:
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4. Installation
Do not install the product in a location subject to high temperature (over 50°C), low
temperature (below -10°C), or high humidity. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Keep out of direct sunlight and heat radiation sources. This may cause fire. Avoid aiming
the camera directly towards extremely bright objects such as the sun, as this may
damage the image sensor.
Do not install the unit in humid, dusty or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or
electric shock. Install it in a place with good ventilation.
When installing the unit, fasten it securely and firmly. A falling unit may cause personal
injury.
If you want to relocate the already installed product, be sure to turn off the power and
then move or reinstall it.
4.1. Part Names
1. Bubble
2. Dome Cover Ring
3. Lens
4. Service Monitor Output Port
5. Flush Mount Base
6. Surface Mount Plate
7. Assembly Screws (Torx M4x8)
8. Assembly Screws (Philips M4x14)
9. Camera Control Board
10. Mounting Screws (St4x38)
11. Power Input Terminal: AC 24V/DC 12V
12. Video Output Connector - NC
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4.2. Base Installation
1. Remove the dome cover by loosening the 3 screws. Use the Torx wrench supplied.
2. Surface Mount :
Using the four ST4x38 screws, mount the surface plate to a sturdy surface.
Using the four M4x14 screws, affix the flush mount base to a surface plate.
(For flush mount application, disregard section 2.)
3. Flush Mount :
Using the four ST4x38screws, affix the flush mount base to a sturdy surface.
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4.3. Angle Mount Bracket Advantage
With a standard bracket, a vandalproof dome allows only a tangential view along the lid.
The Angle brackets incline enables an increased angle of vision to monitor the wall
surface supporting the camera. It is ideal for monitoring ATMs, entrances, display cases
etc.
4.4. Mounting Housings to Electrical Junction Boxes
This unit can be either flush mounted or surface mounted with Electrical Junction Boxes
using the pre-drilled mounting holes. The dome housing accommodates various
electrical junction boxes, making the installation easy and less time consuming.
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NOTE:
The screws required for electrical junction boxes are not supplied with the Dome. These
screws are readily available at local electrical supply stores.
4.5. Connections
- Power connection: Requires a DC 12V or AC 24V input depending on the camera
model.
- All camera models are supplied with a service monitor output on the camera module. A
service monitor and control cable is included in the package.
Note:
To set up the OSD menu externally, a service monitor and control cable is required.
4.6. 3-Axis Gimbal Adjustment
1. Pan: Adjust the first pan angle by turning
the gimbal 360° degrees (see figure No.1).
2. Tilt: Adjust the tilt angle by moving the
gimbal up and down (see figure No.2).
3. Rotation: Loosen the pan screw (No.3) to
adjust the pan to a desired angle (see figure
No.4) and fix the screw.
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4.7. Zoom & Focus Adjustment
If you require to make viewing angle/focus
adjustments, loosen the lever bolt and
make the necessary adjustment as shown.
- Field of View: Telephoto (T) to Wide (W)
- Focus: Near (N) to Infinity (oo)
Caution:
Focus and Zoom Lever Bolts MUST be pushed back in properly. If they touch the inside
of the dome bubble, they will cause scratches. This may effect the view of the camera.
5. OSD Menu
5.1. OSD Controls
5.1.1. OSD Control Keys
- SETUP key: Accesses the menu mode or confirms the setting.
- UP (/\) / DOWN (\/): Chooses the desired menu.
- LEFT (<) / RIGHT (>): Sets up the value of the selected menu.
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5.1.2. OSD Icons
Exits the menu setting. Before you exit,
make sure you SAVE your settings, or
select QUIT to cancel.
Returns to the previous menu.
Returns to the main menu.
Use this to SAVE your settings of MASK
AREA, PRIVACY ZONE and more. Once
you saved your settings, they will remain
even if you select QUIT in the menu.
Use this to delete your settings of MASK
AREA, PRIVACY ZONE and more. Once
you saved your settings, they will not be
restored even if you select QUIT in the
menu.
5.2. Main menu
1. Press the SETUP key and hold it for a while to access the menu mode.
2. Select the desired feature by using the UP/DOWN keys (/\ \/) on the control.
CAMERA SET: Here you can configure
camera related functions and data.
INTELLIGENCE: You can configure the
settings of motion detection, tracking and
more.
PRIVACY ZONE: You can configure the
privacy related settings.
OTHER SET: You can configure for factory
defaults, and more.
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COMMUNICATION: Configures the settings regarding the RS-485 communication.
SYSTEM INFO: Displays the system information including the camera version and
communication settings.
LANGUAGE: Select a preferred language from those listed.
5.3. Camera Setup
CAMERA ID [OFF, ON] :
It is used to switch on/off the camera id. If
the camera id is switched ON, you can
access the CAMERA ID menu to programm
the camera text.
IRIS [ALC, ELC] :
The IRIS menu is used if you want to adjust
the intensity of light incoming into the
camera.
MOTION [S.SLOW, SLOW, NORM, FAST, F.FAST] :
This menu is used to adjust the strength of the AGC level for a control of the camera
motion. You can select from S.SLOW, SLOW, NORM, FAST and F.FAST for the AGC
level. If you monitor fast moving objects in a low contrast scene, select F.FAST while
selecting S.SLOW for hardly moving objects in the same lighting condition.
Note:
- This is only available if the SENS-UP menu is set to AUTO.
- If the DAY/NIGHT menu of CAMERA SET is set to AUTO, the MOTION menu will be
deactivated.
DNR [OFF, LOW, MID, HIGH, USER (1~16)] :
You can configure the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) related settings. It reduces the
noise on the screen. This is especially useful for a severely distorted screen. You can
set the level if you set DNR to USER.
SHUTTER [OFF, AUTO 1/120~1/10K, 1/120~1/10K] :
You can select one of 7 options from 1/120 to 1/10K for the fixed high speed electronic
shutter, which is mostly used for imaging a fast moving object. The auto high speed
electronic shutter operates as the fixed high speed shutter in a high contrast scene but
automatically focuses the target if the iris opens fully in a low contrast scene like in ELC
mode. When it gets bright again, the mode will switch to the fixed high speed electronic
shutter mode. However, the auto high speed shutter operates properly only in a camera
featuring a DC or VIDEO lens.
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Note:
- If the IRIS menu is set to ELC, the SHUTTER menu will be deactivated as you adjust
the brightness using the electronic shutter.
- If the SENS-UP menu is set to AUTO, only OFF and AUTO are available in the
SHUTTER menu
- If the SENS-UP menu is set to FIX, the SHUTTER menu will be deactivated.
- If the FLICKERLESS function is set to ON, the SHUTTER menu will be deactivated.
SENS-UP [OFF, AUTO x2~x256, FIX x2~x256] :
Automatically detects the ambient level of darkness in a dark or low contrast scene to
extend the accumulated time, keeping the image bright and sharp. It can also be used in
FIX mode.
Note:
- If the SHUTTER menu is set to fixed electronic shutter mode, the SENS-UP menu will
be deactivated.
- If the FLICKERLESS menu is set to ON, the FIX mode of the SENS-UP will be
disabled.
- If the IRIS menu is set to ELC, the electronic shutter will control the brightness, so that
the SENS-UP function cannot be set to FIX mode, but to OFF or AUTO mode.
- If the SHUTTER menu is set to AUTO, the SENS-UP menu can be set to either OFF or
AUTO mode.
- If the BACKLIGHT function is set to WDR, the SENS-UP menu cannot be set to FIX.
FLICKERLESS [OFF, ON] :
If set to ON, the shutter speed will be fixed to 1/120 seconds. This will prevent possible
screen distortion due to a mismatch between the vertical sync frequency and the blinking
frequency of the lighting.
Note:
- If the IRIS menu is set to ELC mode, the FLICKERLESS menu will be deactivated.
- If the SHUTTER menu is set to AUTO or FIX mode, the FLICKERLESS menu will be
deactivated.
- If the SENS-UP menu is set to FIX mode, the FLICKERLESS menu will be deactivated.
- If the AGC menu is set to FIX mode, the FLICKERLESS function will be disabled.
DIS [OFF, ON] :
Digital Image Stabilisation will set the anti-shake compensation.
Note:
- If you set DIS to ON, the compensation area will be enlarged as set in the digital zoom
factor.
- If you set the digital zoom factor to greater than the enlarged zoom factor for the
compensation, the DIS function will be deactivated.
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DAY & NIGHT [DAY, NIGHT, AUTO, EXT] :
- DAY: If set to DAY, it will be fixed to
colour mode regardless of the ambient
conditions.
- NIGHT: If set to NIGHT, it will be fixed to
Black-and-White mode regardless of the
ambient conditions. If you press the SETUP
key, the NIGHT submenu is selected.
- AUTO: The camera will automatical
switch between DAY and NIGHT mode,
according to the lighting condition. If you
press the SETUP key, the AUTO sub-menu
is selected.
- EXT: This enables an auto switch between DAY and NIGHT mode using the
brightness level detected by the photocell.
Attention:
The camera models GCA-B0323V and GCA-B0326V have an integrated IR illuminator
with photocell. Therefore we recommend the DAY/NIGHT menu setting EXT to get the
best results.
WHITE BAL :
If you want to adjust the colour scheme, use the WHITE BALANCE function.
DIGITAL ZOOM [ON, OFF] :
You can set the digital zoom factor and position. When the zoom factor and position are
defined, the digital zoom function will operate.
DETAIL [0~3] :
Controls the horizontal or vertical distinction.
V-SYNC [INT] :
This camera model is set to fixed INT (Internal Syncronisation).
AGC COLOR SUP [LOW, MID, HIGH] :
Adjust the color scheme according to the AGC value.
REVERSE [OFF, H/V, H/V] :
Mirrors video signals horizontally, vertically, or both.
POSI/NEGA [+, -] :
Output as it is or mirroring the video brightness signal.
PIP [OFF, ON] :
Displays a sub image together with the main image on the same screen using the
Picture In Picture Function.
Note :
- If more than one privacy zone is set and the PRIVACY SET is set to ON, the PIP
function will be deactivated.
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5.3.1. CAMERA ID
This menu is used to assign a unique name
to a camera. You can enter up to 54
Alphanumeric or special characters for the
CAMERA ID. Select LOCATION and press
the SETUP key to move the display position
of the CAMERA ID.
5.3.2. ALC (Automated Light Control)
If you press the SETUP key with an ALC
based submenu selected, you will see the
LENS, LEVEL, BACKLIGHT options on
your screen.
In the LENS option, you must select DC for
this camera model.
In the LEVEL option, you can adjust the
overall brightness where '+' will increase the
brightness and '-' will decrease it.
In the BACKLIGHT option, you can adjust the BLC (Back Light Compensation) function.
You can set the desired BLC zone by defining the size and the location. If you use the
ordinary camera in a scene with an intensive back light, the object will be displayed dark
on the monitor affected by the back light. To solve this problem, you can use the BLC
function to improve the sharpness of the image in such a high contrast scene.
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If you set the BACKLIGHT option to WDR*,
you can adjust the shutter speed in WDR
LEVEL and the brightness in WEIGHT. You
can select either OUTDOOR or INDOOR in
WHITE BAL.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)* extends the
gain range of the screen. This is mostly
useful if the camera is simultaneously
looking at both indoor and outside i.e.
viewing near a window or door entrance. It
improves the sharpness of the picture of the
outside view as well as indoor view.
*WDR is only available for GCA-B0325V
and GCA-B0326V.
5.3.3. ELC (Electronic Light Control)
If you press the SETUP key when the ELC
submenu is selected, the corresponding
screen appears. You can set the ELC
function to active or not. Similar to the ALC
setting, you can specify the BLC area.
5.3.4. AGC USER
In this mode, you can break down the level
in 16 steps from VERY LOW to VERY
HIGH as you prefer.
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5.3.5. AGC FIX
If you press the SETUP key with a FIX, you
will see the appropriate screen. As a fixed
value of the AGC gain is used in FIX mode,
you can select one of the 16 detailed levels
from VERY LOW to VERY HIGH before
fixing it. FIX mode is not available if you set
the BACKLIGHT function to WDR.
Note:
- If the DAY/NIGHT menu of CAMERA SET
is set to AUTO, the AGC menu will be
deactivated.
- If FLICKERLESS is set to ON, the AGC
FIX mode will be disabled.
5.3.6. DAY/NIGHT (NIGHT MENU)
If set to NIGHT, it will be fixed to BLACK
and WHITE mode regardless of the ambient
conditions. If you press the SETUP key with
a NIGHT submenu selected, you will see a
menu where you can set BURST to
OFF/ON. If BURST is set to ON, the Burst
signal will output together with the BLACK
and WHITE composite video signal. If
BURST is set to OFF, the Burst signal does
not output.
5.3.7. DAY/NIGHT (AUTO MENU)
You can set the BURST option to OFF/ON,
or select to output the Burst signal in
NIGHT mode.
In the DAY > NIGHT option, you can select
from LOW to HIGH for the brightness of
DAY > NIGHT, which is a brightness level in
switching from the colour filter to Black &
White. Closing to LOW from HIGH will
switch the filter in a low contrast scene. The
DWELL TIME of DAY > NIGHT is a time
required to determine the need for switching
the filter.
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In the NIGHT > DAY option, you can select from LOW to HIGH for the brightness of
NIGHT > DAY, which is a brightness level in switching from the Black & White filter to
colour. Closing to LOW from HIGH will switch the filter in a low contrast scene. The
DWELL TIME of NIGHT > DAY is a time required to determine the need for switching
the filter.
5.3.8. WHITE BALANCE
- DAY: In this mode, you can set the colour
values of RED and BLUE. The screen will
be displayed in colours according to your
settings.
Note:
- You can set the values of R-GAIN and B-
GAIN only in AWC mode.
- NIGHT: Use the NIGHT mode if you want to set the white balance differently according
to the ambient Light. If the NIGHT mode is set to OFF, the white balance will always
operate as set in DAY mode; if not set to OFF, the camera will switch as set in
DAY/NIGHT mode according to the brightness. In NIGHT mode, you can set the values
of RED, BLUE, and BRIGHTNESS. The screen will be displayed in colours according to
your settings.
Note:
- You can set the values of R-GAIN and B-GAIN only in AWC mode.
- If AGC is set to OFF or FIX, you cannot access the NIGHT menu.
For adjusting the white balance, the following 5 modes are provided:
- ATW1 (Auto Tracing White Balance mode 1): The camera can automatically adjust the
colour temperature in real time, according to the ambient conditions. The colour
temperature ranges from approx. 2500K to 9500K.
- ATW2: The colour temperature ranges from approx. 1800K to 10500K.
- AWC (Auto White Balance Control): If you press the SETUP switch in the appropriate
item position, Auto White Balance will be performed once.
- 3200K: Set colour temperature to 3200K.
- 5600K: Set colour temperature to 5600K.
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RED: Adjusts the strength of the red colour.
BLUE: Adjusts the strength of the blue colour.
R-GAIN/B-GAIN: Enables you to set the current colour temperature manually.
BRIGHTNESS: Selects a brightness level in switching from setting in DAY mode to
setting in NIGHT mode.
5.3.9. DIGITAL ZOOM
You can set the digital zoom factor and
position. When the zoom factor and position
are defined, the digital zoom function will
operate.
- RATIO: Define the zoom factor with the
direction keys (< >).
- LOCATION: If you press the SETUP key,
you can change the position of the digital
zoom with the direction keys (< /\ \/ >).
Note :
- The DIGITAL ZOOM function enlarges the pixel itself, which can cause deterioration of
the image quality.
5.4. Intelligence
MOTION [OFF, TRACKING, DETECTION] :
TRACKING - Detects and tracks a moving
object.
DETECTION - Detects a moving object.
Note :
- If this is set to DETECTION, you cannot
set the function FIXED/MOVED in the
ADVANCED menu.
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ADVANCED* [OFF, MOVED/FIXED] :
If an object on the screen suddenly disappears or an object comes out from somewhere
and stays for a certain time on the screen, this area will be displayed. A detection
(MOVED/FIXED) error may occur if:
- Multiple motions occur continuously in random directions
- A fixed object moves in one position continuously
- A second object screens the first moving object
*This option is only available in the cameras with WDR function (GCA-B0325V and GCA-
B0326V).
MASK AREA [1~4 ]:
Specify a detection exception area to mask.
DISPLAY [ON, OFF] :
With the DISPLAY option set to ON, a motion or a set ADVANCED function will be
displayed on the screen, if detected.
SENSITIVITY [1~7] :
Set the sensitivity of the motion detection.
RESOLUTION [1~5] :
If you set the resolution to high, the camera can even detect movements of very small
objects.
ALARM OUT :
**This function is not available in this camera version.
5.4.1. MASK AREA
Specify a detection exception area to mask.
Select a mask number and specify the size
and position.
Note:
- If BACKLIGHT is set to BLC, the MASK
AREA function will be deactivated.
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5.5. Privacy Zone
The PRIVACY ZONE function will protect
your privacy by screening the privacy area
that you have specified during monitoring.
You can change the style to adjust the
mosaic size and colour of the PRIVACY
ZONE. Use the four direction keys to select
the PRIVACY ZONE you require from 1~8
and press the SETUP key to confirm your
setting.
Note:
- If more than one PRIVACY ZONE is specified and the PRIVACY SET is set to ON, the
PIP function will be deactivated.
You can specify a pixel that moves as you
change the PIXEL LEVEL to set the
position.
How to set a point:
You can set each position of the 4 points.
- If you press the SETUP key in <POINT>, you will see the points available in the
PRIVACY ZONE. Each time you press the SETUP key, the accessed point will change.
- Use the four direction keys to set the position of each point. Set each position of the
four points and press the SETUP key to complete the positioning.
How to set a position:
You can move the position of the overall area.
- By pressing the SETUP key in <POSITION>, you can move the overall position of the
privacy zone.
- Use the four direction keys to move the position and press the SETUP key to confirm it.
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