HIK VISION DS-2CE17U8T-IT User manual

TURBO HD
4K Series Bullet Camera
User Manual
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any
questions, or requests, do not hesitate to contact the
dealer.
This manual applies to the models below:
Type
Model
Type I Camera
DS-2CE17U8T-IT
Type II Camera
DS-2CE18U8T-IT3
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places or printing errors, and the content is subject to
change without notice. The updates will be added to
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or update the products or procedures described in the
manual.
0100001071023

Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the
supplied accessories too are marked with
"CE" and comply therefore with the
applicable harmonized European
standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products
marked with this symbol cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in
the European Union. For proper recycling,
return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new
equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a
battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery
to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
standards requirements.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures

Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can
use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and
“Cautions”.
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of
the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any
of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
In the use of the device, you must be in strict
compliance with the electrical safety regulations of
the nation and region.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra
Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 12
VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
The maximum output current is 6A protected by the
internal circuit.
Do not connect multiple devices to one power
adapter to avoid over-heating or a fire hazard caused
by overload.
Make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the
power socket.
Make sure that the device is firmly fixed if wall
mounting or ceiling mounting is adopted.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off
the power at once and unplug the power cord, and
then contact the service center.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera by
unprofessional personal.
Cautions
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical
shock.
Do not touch senor modules with fingers.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the
operating temperature shall be -40°C to 60°C), dusty
or damp locations, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with a bit of
ethanol and wipe it gently.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright
places.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so
when any laser equipment is in using, make sure that
the surface of sensor will not be exposed to the laser
beam.
Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic
radiation or extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp
environment.
Warnings Follow
these safeguards to
prevent serious injury
or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or
material damage.

To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is
required for the operating environment.
Keep the camera away from liquid while in use for
non-water-proof device.
While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its
original packing, or packing of the same texture.
Mark Description
Table 0-1 Mark Description
Mark
Description
DC Voltage
1Introduction
1.1 Product Features
The camera is applicable for both indoor and outdoor
conditions, and the application scenarios include road,
warehouse, underground parking lot, bar, etc..
The main features are as follows:
8 MP high performance CMOS sensor
IR cut filter with auto switch
OSD menu with configurable parameters
Auto white balance
internal synchronization
SMART IR mode
3-axis adjustment
1.2 Overview
This manual applies to two types of bullet cameras.
The overviews of each type are shown in the figures
below.
1.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera
Power Cord
12 VDC
Video Cable
(TVI)
Video Cable
(CVBS)
Bracket
Main Body
Lens
Figure 1-1 Overview of Type I Camera
1.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera
Power Cord
12 VCD
Video Cable
(TVI)
Video Cable
(CVBS)
Bracket
Main Body
Lens
Figure 1-2 Overview of Type II Camera
2Installation
Before you start:
Make sure that the device in the package is in good
condition and all the assembly parts are included.
Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off
during the installation.

Check the specification of the products for the
installation environment.
Check whether the power supply is matched with
your power output to avoid the damage.
Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand
three times the weight of the camera and the mount.
If the wall is cement, insert expansion bolts before
installing the camera. If the wall is wooden, use
self-tapping screws to secure the camera.
If the product does not function properly, contact
your dealer or the nearest service center. Do NOT
disassemble the camera for repair or maintenance by
yourself.
2.1 Installation of Type I Camera
2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting without Junction Box
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (optional) in
the ceiling/wall according to the drill template.
Ø 68 mm
( 2.68" )
Ø 55 mm
( 2.17" )
Template
Side Opening
Screw Hole
Screw Hole Screw Hole
Ø 18 mm
( 2.68" )
Figure 2-1 Drill Template
Note:
Drill the cable hole, when adopting the ceiling outlet
to route the cable.
3. Attach the bracket to the ceiling/wall and secure the
camera with supplied screws.
Figure 2-2 Fix the Camera to the Ceiling
Note:
The supplied screw package contains self-tapping
screws, and expansion bolts.
For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are
required to fix the camera. For wooden
wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.
4. Route the cables through the cable hole, or the side
opening.
5. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video
cable.
6. Power on the camera to check whether the image
on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the camera according to the figure below
to get an optimum angle.

Pan Position
[0°to 360°]
P Screw
Tilt Position
[0°to 180°]
T Screw
R Screw
Rotation Position
[0°to 360°]
Figure 2-3 3-axis Adjustment
1). Loosen the P screw to adjust the pan position [0°
to 360°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.
2). Loosen the T screw to adjust the tilt position [0°
to 180°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.
3). Loosen the R screw and rotate the camera [0°to
360°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.
2.1.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounting with Junction Box
Before you start:
You need to purchase a junction box separately.
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template on the ceiling/wall.
2. Drill screw holes, and the cable hole (optional) in
the ceiling/wall according to the holes of the drill
template.
Figure 2-4 Drill Template of Junction Box
Note:
Drill the cable hole, when adopting the ceiling outlet
to route the cable.
3. Take apart the junction box, and align the screw
holes of the bullet camera with those on the
Junction box’ cover.
4. Fix the camera on the junction box’s cover with
supplied screws.
Junction Box
Cover
Figure 2-5 Fix the Camera on the Junction
Box’s Cover
5. Attach the junction box body to the ceiling/wall by
aligning the screw holes of the junction box.
6. Secure the junction box’s body with supplied screws
on the ceiling/wall.

Junction Box
Body
Figure 2-6 Fix the Junction Box to the
Wall/Ceiling
7. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole
(optional), or the side cable hole of the junction
box.
8. Combine the junction box cover with its body.
Figure 2-7 Fix the Junction Box Cover back
to its Body
9. Repeat the step 5 and 6 of 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall
Mounting without Junction Box to complete the
installation.
2.2 Installation of Type II Camera
2.2.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting without Junction Box
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. Drill the screw holes according to the drill template,
and the cable hole (optional) on the ceiling/wall.
Ø 68 mm
( 2.68" )
Ø 55 mm
( 2.17" )
Template
Side Opening
Screw Hole
Screw Hole Screw Hole
Ø 18 mm
( 2.68" )
Figure 2-8 Drill Template
Note:
Drill the cable hole in the center of the drill template,
when adopting ceiling outlet to route the cable.
3. Route the cables through the cable hole (optional)
or the side opening.
4. Fix the camera to the ceiling with supplied screws.

Figure 2-9 Fix the Camera to the Ceiling
Note:
The supplied screw package contains self-tapping
screws, and expansion bolts.
For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are
required to fix the camera. For wooden
wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.
5. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video
cable.
6. Power on the camera to check whether the image
on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the surveillance angle.
1
2
3
Pan Position
[0°to 360°]
Tilt Position
[0°to 180°]
Rotation Position
[0°to 360°]
Figure 2-10 3-Axis Adjustment
1). Loosen the No.1 adjusting screw to adjust the
pan position [0°to 360°]. Tighten the No.1
adjusting screw.
2). Loosen the No.2 adjusting screw to adjust the
tilting position [0°to180°] . Tighten the No. 2
adjusting screw.
3). Loosen the No.3 adjusting screw to adjust the
rotation position [0°to 360°]. Tighten the No.3
adjusting screw.
2.2.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounting with Junction Box
Before you start:
You need to purchase a junction box separately.
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template on the ceiling/wall.
2. Drill screw holes and the cable hole (optional) in the
ceiling/wall according to the holes of the drill
template.
Note:
Drill the cable hole, when adopting ceiling outlet to
route the cable.
3. Take apart the junction box, and align the screw
holes of the bullet camera with those on the
Junction box’s cover.

4. Fix the camera on the junction box’s cover with
three supplied screws.
Junction Box
Cover
Figure 2-11 Fix the Camera on the Junction Box’s Cover
5. Secure the junction box’s body with supplied screws
on the ceiling/wall.
Figure 2-12 Install the Junction Box
6. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole, or
the side cable hole of the junction box.
7. Combine the junction box cover with its body with
supplied screws on the junction box’s cover.
Figure 2-13 Combine the Junction Box’s
Cover with its Body
8. Repeat the step 5 and 6 of 2.2.1 Ceiling/Wall
Mounting without Junction Box to complete the
installation.

3Menu Description
Purpose:
Call the menu by clicking button on the PTZ Control
interface, or call preset No.95.
Steps:
1. Connect the camera with the TVI DVR, and the
monitor shown as the Figure 3-1.
Camera
TVI DVR
Monitor
Figure 3-1 Connection
2. Power on the analog camera, TVI DVR, and the
monitor to view the image on the monitor.
3. Click PTZ Control to enter the PTZ Control interface.
4. Call the camera menu by clicking button, or call
preset No. 95.
Exposure
White
Balance
Brightness
Main Menu
Video Format
Language
Factory
Default
SAVE & EXIT
Exposure Mode
AGC
Slow Shutter
Auto
Manual
Video
Settings
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
3D DNR
Mirror
Defog
Day/Night BW
Auto
Color
Natural
Figure 3-2 Main Menu Overview
5. Click the direction arrow to control the camera.
1) Click up/down direction button to select the
item.
2) Click Iris + to confirm the selection.
3) Click left/right direction button to adjust the
value of the selected item.
3.1 Video Format
You can set frame rate as 8 [email protected], 8 MP@15fps,
5 MP@20fps, 4 MP@25fps, 4 MP@30fps,
1080p@25fps, or 1080p@30fps.
3.2 Language
Supports English.

3.3 Settings
3.3.1 Exposure
Exposure describes the brightness-related parameters,
which can be adjusted by Brightness, Exposure Mode,
AGC, and Slow Shutter.
Exposure
Brightness
Exposure Mode
AGC
Slow Shutter
Back Save & Exit
<5>
<Global>
<High>
<Off>
Figure 3-3 Exposure
Brightness
Brightness refers to the brightness of the image.
You can set the brightness value from 1 to 10 to darken
or brighten the image. The higher the value is, the
brighter the image is.
Exposure Mode
You can set the Exposure Mode as Global, BLC, HLC,
and WDR.
Global
Global refers to the normal exposure mode which
adjusts lighting distribution, variations, and
non-standard processing.
BLC (Backlight Compensation)
BLC (Backlight Compensation) compensates light to the
object in the front to make it clear, but this may cause
the over-exposure of the background where the light is
strong.
HLC (High Light Compensation)
HLC (High Light Compensation) masks strong light
sources that usually flare across a scene. This makes it
possible to see the detail of the image that would
normally be hidden.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
The wide dynamic range helps the camera provide clear
images even under backlight circumstances. WDR
balances the brightness level of the whole image and
provides clear images with details.
When WDR is selected as the exposure mode, you can
set it as low, medium, high or off.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
It optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light
conditions. The AGC level can be set as High, Medium,
or Low. Select Off to disable the AGC function.
Note:
The noise will be amplified when the AGC is on.
Slow Shutter
Slow Shutter increases the exposure time on a single
frame, which makes a camera more sensitive to light.
Therefore, it can produce images even under low lux
conditions. You can set the Slow Shutter as Off, x2, x4
under 8 MP@15fps, or 8 [email protected]s mode, and as Off,
x2, x4, x6, x8, or x16 under other modes according to
different light conditions.

3.3.2 WB (White Balance)
White balance, the white rendition function of the
camera, is to adjust the color temperature according to
the environment. It can remove unrealistic color casts in
the image. You can set WB mode as Auto, Manual, or
Natural.
Auto
Under Auto mode, white balance is being adjusted
automatically according to the color temperature of the
scene illumination.
Manual
Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, you can set the R
Gain/B Gain value from 1 to 255 to adjust the shades of
red/blue color of the image.
White Balance
R Gain
B Gain
Back Save & Exit
<52>
<68>
Figure 3-4 White Balance
Natural
Set the white balance as the Natural mode, when large
part of the monitoring scene is monochrome.
3.3.3 Day Night
Color, BW (Black White), and AUTO are selectable for
DAY and NIGHT switches.
Color
The image is colored in day mode all the time.
B/W
The image is black and white all the time, and the IR
light turns on in the poor light conditions.
Auto
The image switches from color to B/W, or from B/W to
color automatically according to the light conditions.
Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, you can turn on/off
the IR Light and set the value of Smart IR in this menu.
Day Night
IR Light
Smart IR
D àN Threshold
N àD Threshold
Back Save & Exit
<On>
<Off>
<4>
<4>
Figure 3-5 Day Night
IR Light
You can turn on/off the IR Light to meet the
requirements of different circumstances.
Smart IR
The Smart IR function is used to adjust the light to its
most suitable intensity, and prevent the image from
over exposure. You can turn on/off this function.
DàN Threshold (Day to Night Threshold)

Day to Night Threshold is used to control the sensitivity
of switching the day mode to the night mode. You can
set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value is, the
more sensitive the camera is.
NàD Threshold (Night to Day Threshold)
Night to Day Threshold is used to control the sensitivity
of switching the night mode to the day mode. You can
set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value is, the
more sensitive the camera is.
3.3.4 Video Settings
Move the cursor to Video Settings and click Iris+ to
enter the submenu. Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation,
3D DNR, Mirror, and Defog are adjustable.
Video Settings
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
3D DNR
Mirror
Defog
Back Save & Exit
<5>
<5>
<5>
<5>
<Off>
<0>
Figure 3-6 Video Settings
Contrast
This feature enhances the difference in color and light
between parts of an image. You can set the Contrast
value from 1 to 10.
Sharpness
Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging
system can reproduce. You can set the Sharpness value
from 1 to 10.
Saturation
Adjust this feature to change the saturation of the color.
The value ranges from 1 to 10.
3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
The 3D DNR function can decrease the noise effect,
especially when capturing moving images in poor light
conditions, and deliver more accurate and sharp image
quality. You can set the 3D DNR value from 1 to 10.
Mirror
Off, H, V, and HV are selectable for mirror.
Off: The mirror function is disabled.
H: The image flips 180° horizontally.
V: The image flips 180° vertically.
HV: The image flips 180° both horizontally and
vertically.
Defog
It is used in special environments such as the foggy or
rainy weather, or in high illumination conditions, in
which the dynamic range is lower than that in the
ordinary environment and the image appears hazy.
Enable the defog function can enhance the subtle
details to display clear images.

3.3.5 Facroty Default
Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, and click OK to reset
all the settings to the factory default. Click Cancel to
give up the reset settings.
3.3.6 Save & Exit
Move the cursor to Save & Exit, and click Iris+ to save
the settings and exit the menu.
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