Idis TC-S1283WHX User manual

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT
INSERTANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION
GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC INFORMATION: 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION – THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN
THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU
ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class
2 power source only.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction..................................................................................................6
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 — Installation and Configuration....................................................................7
2.1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................7
2.2 Mounting the Camera...........................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Wall Mounting.............................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Ceiling Mounting....................................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 PTZ Camera Remove for Maintenance.....................................................................11
2.3 Basic Configuration of Dome Camera System................................................................12
2.4 Setting Dome Camera (DIP Switch) ..................................................................................13
2.5 Setting Dome Camera Address (ID)..................................................................................14
2.6 Connections........................................................................................................................14
2.7 Getting Started....................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3 — Program and Operation.............................................................................16
3.1 Dome Camera Selection ....................................................................................................16
3.2 Accessing the On-Screen Menu Utility.............................................................................16
3.3 How to control the On-Screen Menu Utility .....................................................................16
3.4 Auto Scan............................................................................................................................17
3.5 Preset...................................................................................................................................19
3.6 Tour......................................................................................................................................21
3.7 Pattern.................................................................................................................................23
3.8 Privacy Zone .......................................................................................................................24
3.9 Camera Menu......................................................................................................................25
3.10 Dome Communication .....................................................................................................28
3.11 Alarm..................................................................................................................................29
3.12 Dome Setup.......................................................................................................................30
Appendix A — Specifications .........................................................................................37
Appendix B — Troubleshooting .....................................................................................39

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
1.1 Features
Built-in optical power zoom camera with True Night Shot function
240 Preset positions with the individual camera AE setup
8 Tours consist of Presets, Patterns, Auto Scans and other Tours can be programmed with over
300 functions and preset locations. While moving, each Preset scan can be watched in smooth
Vector Scan mode.
16 Auto Scans with the normal, the vector, and the random mode and the endless Auto-Pan with
13 speed steps
8 Patterns (up to 500 seconds) and 16 Privacy Zones
4 Alarm inputs, 2 Alarm outputs (5VTTL)
Variable speed from 0.1/sec. to 380/sec.
Three Variable speed (SLOW, NORMAL, TURBO)
Pan/Tilt speed is inversely proportional to the zoom ratio with the option.
Maximum speed is 380/sec. when Preset command.
Auto Calibration from 0.1to 6(Tilt range is -10to 190)
Programmable user preferences (alarm, preset, title, etc.)
180Digital Flip
Function Run menu using DVR without function key (Pattern, Scan …)
Built-in RS-485 receiver driver (Up to 3999 selectable camera addresses)
12VDC or 24VAC for Camera
24VAC for Heater & Fan
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

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Chapter 2 — Installation and Configuration
2.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following.
* Dome Camera 1
* Instruction Manual (This Document) 1
* Accessory Kit & Connector 1
1) Torx wrench (1)
2) 2-Pin Terminal Block (1)
3) 3-Pin Terminal Block (2)
4) 4-Pin Terminal Block (1)
5) 5-Pin Terminal Block (1)
* Install Adaptor 1

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2.2 Mounting the Camera
You need one optional mount kit of the wall mount and the ceiling mount to install.
The wall or ceiling mount must be attached to a structural object such as hard wood, concrete that
will support the weight of the mount and dome camera.
The use of a solid backboard is recommended when attaching to gypsum walls.
1. Remove the Protection pad and the tape from attached the dome camera.
2. Attach the mounting base to wall using the supplied M8 tapping screw and plastic bushing.
(Ceiling using the supplied M6 tapping screw and bushing)
3. Wind the both thread of the pipe end with Teflon tape about 20 times for sealing. Then use a
silicone rubber sealant to seal the area where the wall (ceiling) mount and the pipe meet.
4. Place a bead of silicone sealant around the wall and ceiling mount mounting flange, press it to
the surface and line up the flange hole with drilled holes.
CAUTION 1: A silicone rubber sealant must be applied to seal the housing to secure
waterproofing.
CAUTION 2: When installing, a bracket must be applied.
CAUTION 3: Please reset the camera after 30 ~ 60 minutes when installing it in situations
colder than -10°C.
CAUTION 4: Regardless of the installation environment, heater & fan power supply is
recommended.

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2.2.1 Wall Mounting
The wall mounting plate must be attached to a structural object such as concrete that will support
the weight of the mount and dome camera.
1. Select a suitable mounting location and verify there is sufficient cable to reach the middle of the
Wall Mount.
2. Mark and drill mounting holes in the surface using the Wall Mount Flange.
3. Pull out cables required to connect to the dome camera from the wall.
4. Set and fix wall mount bracket using plastic anchors and 8x35 screws.
5. Open the access plate and pull out cables through rectangular access hole of the wall mount
bracket.
6. Attach the 1.5 inch adapter to wall mount bracket and fix it using set screw.
7. Attach the camera’s safety wire to the wall mount bracket and organize cables.
8. Close the access plate of the wall mount bracket.
9. Push in and turn clockwise the camera into the adapter, and fix it using set screw of the adapter.

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2.2.2 Ceiling Mounting
The ceiling mounting plate must be attached to a structural object such as concrete that will support
the weight of the mount and dome camera.
1. Select a suitable mounting location
and verify there is sufficient cable to
connect with cables from the
housing.
2. Mark and drill mounting holes on the
surface using the ceiling mount
bracket.
3. Pull out cables required to connect to
the dome camera from the ceiling.
4. Attach the ceiling mount bracket
using plastic anchors and screws.
5. Attach 1.5 inch adapter to the pipe
and fix it using set screw of the
adapter.
6. Pull out camera cables through the
pipe and attach the camera to
adapter and fix them using set screw
of the adapter.
7. Attach safety wire to the pipe using
6x35 screws of the ceiling mount
bracket.
8. Join every connectors and organize
cables.
9. Lock hexagonal nut of the ceiling
mount bracket to fix camera attached
pipe and ceiling mount bracket.

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2.2.3 PTZ Camera Remove for Maintenance
In order to perform maintenance or change hardware setting, remove the PTZ camera as shown
below
CAUTION: Dehumidify after changing the setting. Otherwise, moisture may be generated at
certain temperatures. Then close the cover tightly to ensure waterproofing.
1. Open the cover. 2. Remove the screw.
3. To detach PTZ camera from
external housing, please turn
it counterclockwise.
4. Change the setting of DIP switch.

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2.3 Basic Configuration of Dome Camera System
No. Connector Wire Color Description
1 3-pin terminal block RED 24VAC or 12VDC+
WHITE 24VAC or 12VDC-
2 3-pin terminal block PINK HEATER & FAN
(24VAC)
BROWN
3 2-pin terminal block GREEN TX+: RS485+ (A)
BLUE TX-: RS485- (B)
4 5-pin terminal block
GRAY ALARM INPUT 1
VIOLET ALARM INPUT 2
ORANGE ALARM INPUT 3
SKY BLUE ALARM INPUT 4
BLACK GND
5 4-pin terminal block
YELLOW ALARM OUTPUT 1
BLACK & WHITE GND
SKY BLUE & BALCK ALARM OUTPUT 2
ORANGE & BLACK GND
6 BNC jack BLUE HD OUTPUT
7 BNC jack BLACK CVBS OUTPUT
The dome camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and
federal electrical and building codes.

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2.4 Setting Dome Camera (DIP Switch)
You can set video type with D1 and termination with D2 in SW1.
SW1-D1 Video Type SW1-D2 Termination
OFF NTSC OFF Not Terminated
ON PAL ON Terminated
The device which is connected at end of line, whether it is a dome camera or keyboard, must
have the cable for communication terminated by setting the appropriate DIP switch. Without
proper termination, there is potential for control signal errors. Total length of the cable for
communication should not exceed 4000 ft (1.2 km).
You can set coaxitron protocol with D1 and D2 in SW3.
SW3-D1 SW3-D2 HD-TVI OUTPUT AHD OUTPUT
OFF OFF Hikvision-C ACP-PTZ
OFF ON Pelco-C Reserved
ON OFF Reserved Reserved
ON ON Reserved Reserved

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2.5 Setting Dome Camera Address (ID)
To prevent damage, each dome camera must have a unique address (ID).
The factory default setting is 1.
Refer to ‘3.10 Dome Communication’ section for detailed information.
2.6 Connections
• Connecting to the RS-485
The dome camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a
control keyboard, using RS-485 half-duplex serial communications signals.
• Connecting HD Output connector
Connect the HD output (BNC) connector to the video input.
• Connecting CVBS Output connector
Connect the CVBS output (BNC) connector to the video input.
• Connecting Alarms
- A1,A2,A3,A4 (Alarm Input 1,2,3,4)
You can use external devices to signal the dome camera to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the A1,A2,A3,A4 (Alarm Input 1,2,3,4) and G (Ground)
connectors.
See Chapter 3 — Program and Operation for configuring alarm input.
- G (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked G or GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
- AO1,AO2 (5VTTL Alarm Output 1,2)
The dome camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the AO1,AO2 (Alarm Output 1,2) and G (Ground) connectors.
See Chapter 3 — Program and Operation for configuring alarm output.
• Connecting the Power of Camera
Connect power of 12VDC or 24VAC for the dome camera.
When using a 12VDC adapter, connect the positive (+) pole to the ‘+’ position and
the negative (-) pole to the ‘-’ position.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.
• Connecting the Power of Heater & Fan
Connect power of 24VAC for the heater & fan.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

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2.7 Getting Started
Once installed apply power to the dome camera. The dome camera will start a configuration
sequence.
OSD Position
001 AF AE
EMPTY DATA
ALARM:1 DOMEID:0001
360.0 090.0
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
CAMERATITLE & ID
PAN & TILT ANGLE
FUNCTION TITLE STATUS of
FOCUS and AE
A
LARM DISPLAY

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Chapter 3 — Program and Operation
3.1 Dome Camera Selection
IF you use the keyboard, before you program or operate a dome camera, you must select the dome
camera by pressing No. + CAM keys.
Example: Pressing 1, 0+ CAM keys sequentially will select dome camera 10. The selected
dome camera ID will be displayed on the LCD monitor of the keyboard.
3.2 Accessing the On-Screen Menu Utility
You can call up the On-screen menu utility on your monitor by pressing the MENU key on the
keyboard or DVR, the following On-screen menu utility will appear:
DOME MENU
AUTO SCAN
PRESET
TOUR
PATTERN
PRIVACY ZONE
CAMERA
DOME COMMUNICATION
ALARM
DOME SETUP
EXIT(ESC TO EXIT)
3.3 How to control the On-Screen Menu Utility
Function Button
Call the On-screen menu utility. MENU
Navigate through the menu items. Up or Down
Go into the sub-menu items. Right, Left or IRIS Open
Change value.
Enter the editing title mode. Right, Left, Tele or Wide
Enter the changing angle mode. IRIS Open
Exit the changing angle mode. IRIS Close

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3.4 Auto Scan
The Auto Scan supports up to 17 programmed angles at user-programmable speeds.
AUTO SCAN SETUP
NUMBER : 01
TITLE : A01
MODE : NORMAL
SPEED : 5 STEP
START ANGLE : ----- ----- --
END ANGLE : ----- ----- --
SCAN DIR : CCW
SWAP : OFF
DWELL : 03 SEC
FOCUS : AUTO
SAVE AND EXIT(ESC TO CANCEL)
NUMBER 01 ~ 08, 10 ~ 17, 09: AUTO-PAN mode (endless panning)
TITLE up to 6 characters
MODE NORMAL, VECTOR, RANDOM (AUTO-PAN mode: NORMAL, RANDOM only).
NORMAL Move from start point to end point in panning only
VECTOR Move from start point to end point including tilt and zoom simultaneously and
linearly.
RANDOM Move randomly between the start point and the end point
SPEED 1 ~ 13 step, the lower number means the slower speed.
SCAN DIR Set the Scan direction, CCW (Counter Clock Wise), CW (Clock Wise).
SWAP Swaps the start point for the end point.
DWELL Set the dwell time at the both end, 01 ~ 99 seconds.
FOCUS AUTO, MANUAL
Follow these steps to program Auto Scan:
1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu on the monitor. Scroll to Auto Scan and press the
Right key.
2. Select “NUMBER” and set the desired number by pressing the Right or Left key.
3. Select “TITLE” and press the Tele or Wide key to enter the title edit mode.
4. Press the Tele or Wide key to change the alphanumeric characters and move the next position
by pressing the Right or Left key. Or move down to the character table and press the IRIS Open
key at the desired character then the cursor position moves to the next position automatically.
Press the Right or Left key at the “ALL DELETE” field to delete all characters. Press the Right
or Left key at the “EXIT” field to finish title edit menu.
TITLE EDIT MENU
(CTRL KEY)
A01
*
A B C D E F G H I J
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 ( )
ALL DELETE
EXIT(ESC TO EXIT)

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5. Select “MODE” and “SPEED”.
6. Select “START ANGLE”. Press the IRIS Open key then the “CONTROL” displays. Move the
desired position and the zoom position. Press the IRIS Close key then the “CONTROL”
disappears. To adjust at the 0.1 degree interval, press the Tele or Wide key at the pan field and
the tilt field. To adjust at the one zoom interval, press the Tele or Wide key at the zoom field.
7. Select “END ANGLE”. Press the IRIS Open key then the “CONTROL” displays. Move the desired
position and the zoom position. Press the IRIS Close key then the “CONTROL” disappears. To
adjust at the 0.1 degree interval, press the Tele or Wide key at the pan field and the tilt field. To
adjust at the one zoom interval, press the Tele or Wide key at the zoom field.
8. Set “SCAN DIR” to CCW or CW.
9. Select “SWAP”, Set to ON to exchange the start angle and the end angle.
10. Set “DWELL time”.
11. Set “FOCUS”.
12. Select “SAVE AND EXIT” and press the Right or IRIS Open key. Press the IRIS Close key to
exit the program without saving.

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3.5 Preset
If you need to view specific places routinely, you should program Presets.APreset is a programmed
video scene with automatic pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and AE settings. In addition, Presets may be
assigned the “home” position for the dome camera. As many as 240 Presets, whose positions are
saved in the dome camera’s firmware, may be programmed.
There are eight pages of Preset menu. Each page has 30 Presets. Pages can be scrolled by pressing
the Right or Left key on the first or last No. of Preset.
PRESET SETUP
NUMBER : 001
TITLE : ------
CAMERA SET
DWELL : -- SEC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
- * - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -
NEXT PAGE
SAVE AND EXIT(ESC TO CANCEL)
-Blank Preset position
*Position has the Preset
!Current cursor position
Follow steps below to store the Preset positions:
1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu on the monitor. Scroll to Preset and press the
Right key.
2. Select the blank Preset position to be stored by pressing the Up, Down, Right or Left key.
3. After selecting a blank position, press the IRIS Open key. Use the Up, Down, Right, Left,Tele
or Wide key to control the direction of the camera and lens.
4. After aiming the camera (view direction and lens control), press the IRIS Close key. The cursor
will be on the “TITLE” after saving data then press the Tele or Wide key to edit the Preset title.
Follow the procedure of the Auto Scan above to edit titles.
5. Select “CAMERA SET” and press the Right or Left key. Then the Preset camera setup displays.
PRESET CAMERA SETUP
FOCUS : AUTO
MOTION : OFF
MOTION SETUP
AE SETUP
SAVE AND EXIT(ESC TO CANCEL)
Set FOCUS AUTO, MANUAL, ONE PUSH
Set MOTION OFF, ON

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Select “MOTION SETUP” and press the Right or Left key. Then the MOTION setup displays.
MOTION SETUP
SENSITIVITY : 10
POSITION : ALL
DELAY : 00 SEC
OUTPUT : OFF
HOLD TIME : 03 SEC
EXIT(ESC TO EXIT)
Set SENSITIVITY 00 ~ 20
Set POSITION ALL, CENTER
Set DELAY 00 ~ 05 seconds
Set OUTPUT OFF, OUT1, OUT2
Set HOLD TIME 03 ~ 99 seconds
Select “AE SETUP” and press the Right or Left key. Then the AE setup displays. Refer to the
AE SETUP in the camera setup.
6. Set “DWELL time”. (03 ~ 99 seconds)
7. To select the next page of Presets, scroll the page by pressing the Right or Left key on the first
or last columns of the menu.
8. Repeat step 2 through 7 for each additional Preset position.
9. Select “SAVE AND EXIT” and press the Right or IRIS Open key. Press the IRIS Close key to
exit the program without saving.