Grundig GCA-B2323T User manual

GCA-B2323T.8.2.27.10.2010
Owner´s Manual
EN
© ASP AG
Cameras & Domes
GCA-B2323T 1/3" Outdoor Varifocal Camera with IR LED
VSS Nederland
Video Systems
e
VSS Nederland B.V. - Telfordstraat 11m - 8013 RL Zwolle - Tel.: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - E-mail: [email protected]

Content:
1. Important Safety Instructions 1
2. Package Contents 2
3. Installation 3
1. Parts Name 3
2. Connections 4
3. Mounting the camera 4
4. Zoom & Focus Adjustment 5
5. IR-LED Brightness Dip Switch 6
4. OSD Menu 6
1. OSD Controls 6
2. Main menu 7
3. Camera Setup 8
4. Intelligence 15
5. Privacy Zone 16
6. Other Set 17
7. Communication 18
8. System Info 18
9. Language 18
1. 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 cameras to a 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 camera. Doing so may cause personal injury
due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects.
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If any unusual smells or smoke come 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 unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.)
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this device to rain or
moisture.
2. Package Contents
These parts are included:
3. Installation
Do not install 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. It may cause fire. Avoid aiming the camera
directly towards extremely bright objects such as sun, as this may damage the CCD
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 camera, fasten it securely and firmly. A falling camera 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.
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3.1. Parts Name
1. Sun-Shield Bolt
2. Sun-Shield
3. Front Case
4. Rear Case
5. Service Monitor Port Cap
6. Bracket
7. Video/Power Cable
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3.2. Connections
- Power connection: Requires DC 12V or AC 24V input depending on camera model.
- All camera models are supplied with service monitor output on the camera module. A
service monitor and control cable is included in the package.
Note:
To set up OSD menu externally, service monitor and control cable is required.
3.3. Mounting the camera
- Install the Mounting Bracket at the desired location. Using screws supplied fix the
bracket to the wall.
- Adjust the camera according to your requirements with the supplied wrench (see
picture).
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3.4. Zoom & Focus Adjustment
1. Unscrew Front Case from the Rear Case.
2. Loosen Zoom & Focus screws and make necessary adjustments as shown.
- Field of View: Telephoto (T) to Wide (W)
- Focus: Near (N) to Infinity (oo)
3. Replace the Front Case back on to the Rear Case.
4. Cover the camera with the Sun-Shield and fix it with the Sun-Shield bolt.
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3.5. IR-LED Brightness Dip Switch
4. OSD Menu
4.1. OSD Controls
4.1.1. OSD Control Keys
- SETUP key: Accesses to 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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4.1.2. 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.
4.2. 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 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.
4.3. Camera Setup
CAMERA ID [OFF, ON] :
It is used to switch on/off the camera id. If
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
select 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 items of 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 the dark or low contrast scene to
extend the accumulated time, keeping the image bright and sharp. It can be also used as
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 the
SENS-UP function cannot be set to FIX mode, but to OFF or AUTO mode.
- f 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 second. 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 Stabilization 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 detected
brightness level by photocell.
Attention:
This camera model has 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 fixed INT (Internal syncronization).
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 mirror 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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4.3.1. CAMERA ID
This menu is used for you 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.
4.3.2. ALC (Automated Light Control)
If you press the SETUP key with an ALC
based submenu selected, you will see
LENS, LEVEL, BACKLIGHT options on your
screen.
In the LENS options, 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.
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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4.3.3. ELC (Electronic Light Control)
If you press the SETUP key when the ELC
submenu is selected, the corresponding
screen appears. You can make the ELC
function active or not. Similar to ALC
setting, you can specify the BLC area.
4.3.4. AGC USER
In this mode, you can break down the level
in 16 steps from VERY LOW to VERY HIGH
as you prefer.
4.3.5. 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.
Note:
- If the DAY/NIGHT menu of the 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.
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4.3.6. 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.
4.3.7. 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.
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.
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4.3.8. 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 to OFF, the camera will switch to 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 be automatically
adjusted 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 perform once.
- 3200K: Set colour temperature to 3200K.
- 5600K: Set colour temperature to 5600K.
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.
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4.3.9. 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.
4.4. Intelligence
MOTION [OFF, TRACKING, DETECTION] :
TRACKING - Detects and tracks a moving
object.
DETECTION - Detects a moving object.
MASK AREA [1~4 ]:
Specify a detection exception area to mask.
DISPLAY [ON, OFF] :
With the DISPLAY option set to ON, a motion 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 related function is not available in this camera version.
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4.4.1. 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.
4.5. Privacy Zone
The PRIVACY 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 PRIVACY
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.
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You can specify a pixel that moves as you
change the PIXEL LEVEL to set the position.
How to set the 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 point being accessed 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 the 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.
4.6. Other Set
FACTORY DEFAULTS :
All the settings will be restored to the factory
default. However, the settings of
PROTOCOL, BAUD RATE, ADDRESS and
LANGUAGE will not be restored to the
default.
OSD COLOR [BW, R/G/B] :
You can set the OSD (On Screen Display)
colour to BW, RED, GREEN and BLUE.
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4.7. Communication
Configure the settings regarding the UART
communication.
**This related function is not available in this
camera version.
4.8. System Info
You can view the system information
including the type, protocol, address, baud
rate, serial number, and camera version.
4.9. Language
The camera supports 5 different languages.
Select your preferred language from the list.
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