GVI Security GV-VD550IR User manual

Operating Instructions
GV-VD550IR
1/3” Day/Night, Varifocal, Weather Resistant,
Vandal IR Dome Camera
Before installing and using the camera, lease read the instructions
thoroughly and retain them for reference.
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This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the resence
of non insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the roduct’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to ersons.
The exclamation oint within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the resence of im ortant
o erating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accom anying the
roduct.
Warning
To revent fire or shock hazard, do not
ex ose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not o en the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
ersonnel only.
Wiring methods shall be in accordance
with the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
Regulatory Notices For U.S.A
This equi ment has been tested and found
to com ly with the limits for a Class A digital
device, ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to rovide
reasonable rotection against harmful
interference in a residential installation! This
equi ment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a articular
installation. If this equi ment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
rece tion, which can be determined by
turning the equi ment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
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• Increase the se aration between the
equi ment and receiver.
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• Connect the equi ment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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• Consult the dealer or an ex erienced
radio/TV technician for hel .
This Class A digital a aratus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference -
Causing Equi ment Regulations.
This roduct is manufactured to com ly with the radio interference requirements of
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC.

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Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Com osition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ex l an a ti o n fo r acc ess or i es . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and Name of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Notes on installation and usage . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camera installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Di Switch setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
S ecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Precautions
Do not attempt to disassemble
the camera
To revent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user
serviceable arts inside. Ask a qualified
service ersonnel for servicing
.
Avoid
facing
the camera with
direct sunlight
Do not aim the camera at bright objects.
Never face it with direct sunlight or other
extremely bright objects. Otherwise
blooming or smear may be caused.
Do not u
se strong solvents or
detergents
Wi e the camera with a dry cloth if dirty.
If it is hard to remove the dirt on the camera,
use a mild detergent and wi e it gently.
Before operating, please check
proper temperature, humidity
and power source ratings.
Use the camera under conditions where
tem erature is between 14°F~122°F
(-10°C~50°C)
Do not expose the camera in
such conditions shown below.
Do not use in a room or area filled with
cigarette smoke, dust or gas.
Handle the camera with care
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be
damaged by im ro er handling or
storage.

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Com osition
Confirm that the following arts are included:
Camera Driver Service Monitor Cable
Screws Rubber Bottom L-Wrench
Instruction Manual
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Explanation for accessories
Driver – Loosen and tighten the cable holes on the left and bottom.
Service Monitor Cable – Cable used to monitoring the dis lay
screen through ortable monitor to adjust the camera view.
Screws – Big screws are used to firmly attach the bracket to the wall
or ceiling and small screw is used to connect the bubble and surface
by safety cable.
Rubber Bottom – Located at the base housing for weather roof
ur ose
L Wrench – Unscrew and tighten screws on the dome.

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FEATURES
• Vandal Resistant, IR dome camera
• 1/3” Sony Su er HAD CCD
• Resolution 550TV-Lines (Color), 580TV-Lines (B/W)
• Minimum Scene Illumination
0 Lux LED On
0.5 Lux LED off
• Color & B/W Auto switchable by Photocell and Sensitivity
• Vari-Focal As herical DC Auto Iris 3.8~9.5mm F1.2 Lens Built-in
• DIP Switch control of Color & B/W changing time
• AGC, Flicker, BLC and White Balance Control.
• CDS Photocell Auto Switching IR-LED Control 18 cs LEDs
(ON: 5Lux / Off: 3Lux)
• True 3-Axis Gimbal Bracket (2-Pan, 2-Tilt)
• Vandal Resistant & Weather Resistant Housing (IP66)
• 12VDC/24VAC
Name of Each Part
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Installation
 Notes on installation and usage
1. Do not disassemble the camera.
2. Always handle the camera with care. Please avoid mechanical shock or
vibration, and take caution to revent damages or scratches on the camera
bubble due to careless storage and/or handling.
3. Do not clean the camera body with strong abrasives or soa s. When the
camera becomes dirty, clean it with a dry cloth. Use dedicated rugs to clean
lens and bubble dome cover.
4. Please kee the camera in a cool area that is not ex osed to direct sunlight.
Failing to do so can cause undesired effects on the roduct.
 Camera Installation
After choosing the di switch setu a ro riate for your s ecific a lication,
follow the next guidelines:
1. Remove the rotective sheet from the rubber bottom and attach it on the base
housing.
2. Fix the base housing on the wall or ceiling with the su lied screws.
3. Unscrew the bracket screws and adjust the camera direction by turning the
an bracket left or right, tilt bracket u or down, then tighten the screws.
4. Attach the su lied service monitor cable to the service ort on the camera
and check the dis lay screen.
* Refer to age no. 7 of Name of Each Part to see its location.
5. For a brighter screen turn the DC level volume counter-clockwise, for a darker
screen turn it clockwise with a (+) driver.
* Refer to age no. 7 of Name of Each Part to see its location.
6. For a wider angle view move the zoom lever to wide, for a narrower view
angle move it to tele.
* LED board rotates along with the lens while adjusting the focus.
7. After accurate adjustment of focal length, adjust the focus lever for the
shar est focus.
8. After ro er adjustment detach the service monitor cable.
9. Firmly fix the decoration ring into lace with the screws by using the su lied
L-wrench on the base housing
PAN TILT ADJUSTMENT
Set Screw Set Screw x 2ea Set Screw x 2ea Set Screw x 2ea

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Dip Switch setting
1. Day & Night Time Delay: 2sec. / 4sec.(Default 2sec.)
- The setting of the delay time from Day(Color) Mode to Night(B/W) Mode or
from Night Mode to Day Mode.
2. Flickerless Mode: ON / OFF(Default OFF)
- If the NTSC system camera is used with 50Hz fluorescent lighting, the
screen will flicker. In this case, set the flickering switch to “ON”.
3. BLC(Back Light Com ensation): ON / OFF(Default ON)
- When the lighting source is behind of an object, the object may a ear
dark. Set the BLC switch to “ON”, the object will become brighter.
4. AWB(Auto White Balance): ATW / AWC(default AWC)
- ATW(Auto Tracking White Balance): It controls the screen color
automatically in the limited changing range of the external light. (Color
Tem . 2,500 ~ 9,500K˚)
- AWC(Auto White Balance Control): It controls the screen color
automatically in a wide changing range of the external lighting source. But
in some environment (Mono-colored or non-whitened) the color control may
not be available. (Color Tem . 2,000 ~ 18,000 K˚)
Di Witch Setting
NO.
Function ON OFF
1 Time Delay
2~3 sec. 4~5 sec.
2 Flickerless OFF ON
3 BLC ON OFF
4 ATW/AWC ATW AWC
1234
ON
SERVICE PORT
DIP SWITCH
DC LEVEL VOLUME
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 Troubleshooting
If you have trouble operating the camera, check the following guides for
the possible cause of the problem.
• Nothing a ears on the screen.
-> Check the ower and video signal line connection.
-> Check the brightness level of DC Auto Iris Lens.
• The video image is not clear.
-> Check if the dome cover has lots of dust on the surface.
Clean the cover with a clean cloth or brush.
-> Make sure that the screen is not ex osed directly to a bright light.
Adjust the osition of the camera if necessary.
• The screen is dark.
-> Adjust the contrast feature of the monitor.
-> Check the brightness level of DC Auto Iris Lens.
The screen does not properly display when IR LEDs Work.
-> Check if an object is located within 50cm from the Camera.
Move the object away from the camera 50cm +
-> Check if the dome cover has dust.
Clean the cover with a clean cloth or brush.
If you can’t solve the roblems with the above guidelines, lease contact an
authorized technician.

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S ecifications
Model GV-VD550IRN
Signal System NTSC
Image Sensor 1/3” Sony Su er HAD CCD
Effective Pixels 768H×494V (380K ixels)
Scanning System 525 Lines 2:1 Interlace
Scanning Frequency 15.734KHz (H), 59.94Hz (V)
Resolution 550 TVL(COLOR) / 580 TVL(B/W)
Shutter S eed 1/60 sec.
S/N Ratio More than 48dB (AGC off)
Sync. System Internal
Min. Illumination 0 Lux (IR LED ON) / 0.5Lux (IR LED OFF)
White Balance ATW/AWC selectable
LED Wavelength 850nm. Visible
Video Out ut VBS 1.0 V - (75 Ω load)
Lens 3.8 ~ 9.5mm Vari-focal, DC Auto Iris F1.2 Day & Night Lens
Power Su ly AC24V±10%, DC12V±10%
Normal : 2.5VA, Max : 4.0VA / AC24V (IR LED ON)
Power Consum tion
Normal : 250mA, Max : 500mA / DC12V (IR LED ON)
O erating Tem . 14°F~122°F (-10°C~50°C)
O erational Humidity
90% RH max.
Dimension 145mm ( Ø ) x 100mm (L)
* Design and s ecifications are subject to change without notice.
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 Dimension
Unit: mm (inches)
POWER
VIDEO
Ø145.0(5.71)
100.0(3.94)

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 Other Information
Material Information
- Surface: ZNDC (Zinc Die Casting)
- Bubble: PC (Poly Carbonate)
- Glass Thickness: 2 mm
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GVI Security, Inc.
2801 Trade Center Dr., Suite 120
Carrolton, TX 75007
Toll Free: 888-595-2288
Fax: [phone]
www.gviss.com
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