Lilin PIH-8176/8178 User manual

MERIT LILIN ENT. CO., LTD
http://www.meritlilin.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PIH-8176/8178
66-817CSE
WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE DAY&NIGHT CAMERA

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
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
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
shock to persons.
accompanying the unit.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
Do not drop or strike this equipment.
Do not install the equipment near any naked flames or heat
sources.
Do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture, avoid
smoke and dust.
Do not cover cloth or to install this unit in poorly ventilated
places.
Do not continue to operate if there appears to be fault.
Do not touch the power connection with wet hands.
Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure.
Sensitive electronics inside are vulnerable to excessive shock.
Excessive heat could damage this unit.
Please the camera in an environmental housing for protection.
If the camera gets wet, unplug it and have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
This may lead to overheating.
If the unit ceases to function, contact qualified service
personnel for help.
Risk of short circuit or electric shock.
Risk of fire or shock circuit.

CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for purchasing this WDR Day/Night Camera. You now
own one of the many fine CCTV products we manufactured. This
product has been carefully inspected under rigid quality control
and should reach you in perfect condition. With reasonable care,
it will provide years of reliable performance.
We recommend that you read this installation and operation
manual thoroughly before installing and operation your new
system.
Here you will find all the information you need to set up and use
the system. If any questions are not answered in the manual,
please contact your dealer.
Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and
warnings contained in this manual. Retain this manual with the
original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty
service.
When unpacking your new camera, check for missing or damaged
items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident,
I . Contact your dealer for
assistance.
DO NOT
NSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please complete the following product purchase information. The
factory will requests this information when contacted for technical
support, or warranty repair. It is also valuable in case of loss or
theft.
Purchase Date
Serial Number
Model Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
PART DESCRIPTION
CONFIGURATION OF THE MENU
SETTING MENU AND FUNCTIONS
EXPOSE MODE
WHITE BALANCE
FLICKERLESS
SYNC MODE
AUTO IRIS LENS
PRIVACY MASK
IR CUT REMOVE
IMAGE
ELECTRONIC P/Z
TITLE DISPLAY
FACTORY DEFAULT
INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES
The PIH-8176/8178 series Wide Dynamic Range Day&Night Camera introduces
supremacy in video quality. This compact yet full functional color DSP camera use
SONY high sensitive 1/3" Vertical Double-Density interline transfer CCD. It delivers
high resolution superior color images in day condition, and clear sharp monochrome
pictures in night condition. The evolution 2-in-1 intelligent video camera brings your
security surveillance system to a new digital era.
WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE (WDR)
PRIVACY ZONE
ON SCREEN DISPLAY CONTROL (OSD)
DAY & NIGHT (ICR removable)
LOW-SPEED SHUTTER CONTROL
SS-II DSP chip built-in SONY allows the camera to find the best picture
conditions in any environment and automatically gives a necessary light level
compensation, so you can always obtain the clear picture. The finest detail and
perfect light contrast.
Privacy Zones prevent objects and areas such as windows and doors which
are within the camera's viewing range but not in the scope of surveillance, 8
masking areas per screen simultaneously.
This camera provides an on-screen display (OSD) setup menu where all
advanced functions can be selected and setup via OSD Setup Menu.
The camera provides automatic mode changeover from color to B/W or B/W to
color by sensing different light conditions.
It remains at true color mode in the day condition for optimal color and switched
to B/W mode in night condition for clear viewing by removing the Infrared Cut
Filter.
The low-speed shutter control offers the optimal brightness and less noise
images in conditions of low-brightness.

DAY & NIGHT EXTERNAL CONTROL TRIGGER
BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION
WHITE BALANCE
LINE-LOCK / INTERNAL
ACCEPTS VIDEO OR DC DRIVE AUTO IRIS LENS
AUDIO OUTPUT
FOCAL LENGTH ADJUSTMENT RING
It is the function that can be switched to DAY mode or NIGHT mode by receiving
DAY/NIGHT ON/OFF signal from external infrared illuminator.
Lights from the behind of the objects can be enhanced automatically to
compensate for poorly illuminated scenes through DSP control such as iris and
shutter speeds. This camera provides 2 Back Light Compensation control mode.
Color-temperature is adjusted automatically to produce clean, natural and rich
color images. ATW, PUSH, MWB, INDOOR and OUTDOOR modes are available
to obtain most suitable selection.
With AC type camera, the Line Lock facility enables color-rolling free video
images.
The Internal Sync. Function utilized a crystal to generate the camera frequency.
(DC camera comes only with Internal Sync. and AC cameras has Line Lock.)
Both types of Auto Iris lens can be used; video and direct (DC) drive.
Built-highly sensitive capacitive microphone allows setting up of audio
monitoring system.
Use attached metal ring to adjust the back-focus distances or picture focus.
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DAY NIGHT
DAY NIGHT
PART DESCRIPTION
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AUDIO VIDEO
POWER
D/N EXT. IN
AUDIO VIDEO
POWER
AC24V/DC12V D/N EXT. IN
PIH-8178
PIH-8176
12
Ac90 ~ 260V
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LENS MOUNT CAP
FOCAL LENGTH ADJUSTMENT RING AND LOCKING SCREW
USER OSD SETTING
CAMERA MOUNTING BRACKET
MICROPHONE
Prevent Damages to the image sensor and to keep dust away.
Use this ring to adjusts the back-focal distance or picture focus. Rotate this ring
clockwise or counterclockwise for a CS-mount lens.
Use the locking screw to lock the focal length.
Setting switches and Functions.
1. UP
2. LEFT
3. RIGHT
4. DOWN
5. SET
The mounting bracket mounted underneath the main body can be mounted to
either the top or bottom of the camera using the attached screws(M2.6x5.0).
Highly sensitive microphone built-in.
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UP
DOWN
LEFT RIGHT
SET
: Press to move the cursor upward or to
select items.
: Press to move the cursor to the left
and to select or adjust the parameters
of the selected item.
: Press to move the cursor to the right and to select or adjust the
parameters of the selection item.
: Press to move the cursor downwards or to select items.
: Press to display the SETUP MENU, if the selected item has SUB-
MENU, press again to enter SUB-MENU.
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