Nuvico CF-ED2N User manual

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Disclaimer
•While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide
is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
•NUVICO reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described herein at any time without prior notice.
•No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without prior written
permission of NUVICO.
•NUVICO makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation or malfunction of the Speed Dome Cameras, peripheral devices, or
unapproved/unsupported devices.

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Warning and Caution
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS
THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
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)
instruction in the literature accompanying the product.

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FCC Compliances Statement
CE Compliances Statement
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 EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME À LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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 Safeguards
1. Read these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this equipment near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. 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.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11.Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
equipment 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 equipment, the
equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
13.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.
14.Use Certified/Listed Class 2 power supply transformer only.

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Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing NUVICO Fixed Camera.
Our Fixed Cameras are all equipped with high resolution 1/3” Interline transfer CCD Imager
for enhanced low light sensitivity. Super 700 TV Lines combined with ICR-filter, HLC (High
Light Compensation), and, ATR (Adaptive Tone Reproduction) feature.
IMPORTANT:
The user of this camera is responsible for
checking and complying with local, state, and federal laws and
statutes concerning the recording and monitoring of audio
signals.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................. 3
Warning and Caution ........................................................................................................... 4
FCC Compliances Statement............................................................................................... 5
Important Safeguards .......................................................................................................... 6
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 7
Table of Contents................................................................................................................. 8
Contents Verification ........................................................................................................... 9
Camera Overview ............................................................................................................... 10
Installing Auto Iris Lens..................................................................................................... 11
OSD Menu Tables (1).......................................................................................................... 12
OSD Menu Tables (2).......................................................................................................... 13
OSD Menu Controls & Navigation..................................................................................... 14
OSD Menu Terms & Settings............................................................................................. 15
1. LENS........................................................................................................................... 15
2. SHUTTER/AGC .......................................................................................................... 15
3. WHITE BAL (WHITE BALANCE CONTROL).............................................................. 16
4. BACKLIGHT (BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION).......................................................... 17
5. PICT ADJUST (PICTURE ADJUSTMENT)................................................................. 17
6. ATR (ADAPTIVE TONE REPRODUCTION)............................................................... 18
7. MOTION DET (MOTION DETECTION) ...................................................................... 18
8. PRIVACY (PRIVACY ZONE MASKING)..................................................................... 19
9. DAY/NIGHT................................................................................................................. 19
10. NR (NOISE REDUCTION)........................................................................................ 20
11. CAMERA ID.............................................................................................................. 21
12. LANGUAGE.............................................................................................................. 21
13. CAMERA RESET...................................................................................................... 21
14. BACK........................................................................................................................ 21
15. EXIT.......................................................................................................................... 21
16. SAVE ALL................................................................................................................. 21
MEMO .................................................................................................................................. 22

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Contents Verification
Installation of the camera must be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance
with all local and national electrical and mechanical codes.
Before installing the camera, please make sure that all of the following items are included in
the box.
1. Fixed Camera
2. Mini-DIN connector (DC Auto Iris Lens)
3. CS adapter ring (C mounting “C” Lens)
4. Manual

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Camera Overview
REAR VIEW
Left Button
Up Button
Enter Button
Right Button
Down Button
Power Indicator
Video Output Connector (BNC)
AC/DC Compatible Input Terminal

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Installing Auto Iris Lens
The lens is not supplied with this camera. Purchase a lens suitable for your requirements.
This cameras is compatible with C-and CS-mount type lens.
INSTALLING AUTO IRIS LENS
Using DC Auto Iris lens, connect the Iris lens plug to the camera as shown below.
1.Strip approximately 8mm for outer shield and 2mm for inner shield of lens cable for
soldering.
2.Remove the cover from the Iris lens plug and solder the lens cable to the plug pin
following the table below.
3. Connect the lens plug to the auto Iris lens connector on the rear of the camera.
IMPORTANT: This camera is designed to work with DC Auto Iris Lens only. Use of any other
lens type is not recommended.
Notes
●For using main functions it is recommended to use Auto Iris Lens with DC type.
●If the lens is marked with fingerprints other marks, the image quality might be poor.
●It is recommended to use a high quality lens to improve the image quality under low
illumination.

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OSD enu Tables (1)
SETUP MENU (page 1)
LENS
SHUTTER/AGC
WHITE BAL
BACKLIGHT
PICT ADJUST
ATR
MOTION DET
NEXT (page2)
EXIT SAVE ALL
[LENS]
AUTO
MANUAL
RETURN
[WHITE BALANCE]
ATW
PUSH
USER 1
USER 2
ANTI CR
MANUAL
PUSH LOCK
RETURN
[BACKLIGHT]
OFF
BLC
HLC
RETURN
[PICTURE ADJUST]
MIRROR
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
GAIN
RETURN
[SHUTTER/AGC]
AUTO
MANUAL
RETURN
[ATR]
OFF
ON
» LUMINANCE
» CONTRAST
RETURN
[MOTION DET]
OFF
ON
» DETECT SENSE
» BLOCK DISP
» MONITOR AREA
» AREA SEL
RETURN

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OSD enu Tables (2)
SETUP MENU (page 2)
PRIVACY
DAY/NIGHT
NR
CAMERA ID
LANGUAGE
CAMERA RESET
BACK (page 1)
EXIT SAVE ALL
[PRIVACY]
ON
OFF
» AREA SEL
» COLOR
» TRANSP
» MOSAIC
RETURN
[DAY/NIGHT]
AUTO
COLOR
B/W
RETURN
[NR]
NR MODE
Y LEVEL
C LEVEL
RETURN
[CAMERA ID]
ON
OFF
RETURN
[LANGUAGE]
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
GERMAN
FRENCH
RUSSIAN
PORTUGUESE
SPANISH
RETURN
[CAMERA RESET]
(Reset all camera
Settings to the factory
default settings.)
RETURN

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OSD enu Controls & Navigation
OSD MENU CONTROLS (ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY)
Enter Key - Used to access SETUP MENU mode.
Up / Down Key - Used to scroll through the desired sub-menu selection and to move the
cursor up or down during the OSD menu.
Left / Right Key - Used to adjust the desired menu selection, and to move the cursor left
or right during the OSD menu. Also used to confirm the setting changes.
Entering and Navigating the Main Menu
To enter the main menu, press and hold the ENTER Key down for 2 or more seconds
until the OSD menu appears on the screen.
Entering and Navigating the Sub-Menu
To enter the sub-menu from the Main menu, press the Left / Right key at the selected
line. While in the OSD menu, scroll up/down the available options by using the
corresponding navigational keys.
Go to the Up-Menu from the Sub-Menu
To go to the up-menu from the sub- menu, press the Left / Right Key at the RETURN
line.
Exiting the OSD Menu
Once all of the desired changes have been made, move the cursor over to the EXIT
line to save and exit. Choosing SAVE ALL will save all changes.

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OSD enu Terms & Settings
1. LENS
This function is used to set the lens type which attached to fixed camera.
1.1 AUTO
Select the AUTO and the camera will continuously monitor changes in the lighting intensity
and automatically adjust the Iris to the most optimal level.
TYPE
Select the DC type only. (VIDEO type is not supported)
MODE
Select the AUTO for typical use and the camera will automatically adjust to open or close
the Iris according to the given light conditions.
SPEED
The Speed can be selected according to user preference in the Lens (AUTO). This function
is used to control the lens how quickly to react to a given light change.
1.2 MANUAL
Select the MANUAL if manual lens attached.
2. SHUTTER/AGC
This function is used to adjust the brightness level and amplify the video signal.
2.1 AUTO
Select the AUTO and the Shutter and AGC will automatically be controlled.
HIGH LUMINANCE
This function is used to adjust the brightness during normal lighting conditions.
MODE
Select SHUT+AUTO IRIS or AUTO IRIS mode.
BRIGHTNES
The brightness can be set to user preference. The brightness ranges from 0 to 255.
LOW LUMINANCE
This function is used to adjust the brightness during low lighting conditions.
MODE
Select AGC(Auto Gain Control) on or off.
BRIGHTNESS
The brightness can be set to user preference. Choose between x0.25, x0.50, x0.75 and
x1.00.

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
2.2 MANUAL
The Shutter and AGC can be selected manually according to user preference.
MODE
SHUT+AGC only.
SHUTTER
The shutter can be set to user preference. The shutter options between 1/60, 1/100, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 and 1/10000.
AGC
The AGC can be set to user preference. Choose between 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 and
44.8dB.
3. WHITE BAL (WHITE BALANCE CONTROL)
The WHITE BAL is used to control the white balance under different illumination sources.
Adjust this setting to calibrate the camera for correct color rendering.
3.1 ATW (Auto Trace White balance)
ATW mode monitors the color changes and automatically adjust the white balance.
SPEED
The ATW compensation speed can be set to user preference. The speed ranges from
0 to 255 – 0 at its fastest, and 255 at its slowest.
Note: Too fast of a setting could result in color oscillation.
DELAY CNT (Delay Count)
The Delay count can be set to user preference. The option ranges from
0 to 255 – 0 at its more frequent updates, and 255 at its less frequent updates.
ATW FRAME
The ATW FRAME is used to adjust the frame magnification for the camera to identify the
color settings. The ATW FRAME between x0.50, x1.00, x1.50 and x2.00.
ENVIRONMENT (indoor/outdoor)
The ENVIRONMENT can be set to user preference. The options between indoor and
outdoor.
3.2 PUSH
Fixed at the current lighting environment and not utilized for fixed camera.

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
3.3 USER1 / USER 2
This functions is used to adjust the blue (B-GAIN) and red (R-GAIN) gain.
B-GAIN
The option ranges from 0 to 255.
R-GAIN
The option ranges from 0 to 255.
3.4 ANTI CR (ANTI COLOR ROLLING)
Set to this mode if color rolling is observed. This mode suppresses the color rolling.
3.5 MANUAL
Select the MANUAL mode to adjust WB level (color temperature) manually. This option
rages from 16 to 48.
3.6 PUSH LOCK
This function is used to adjust the WB after pointing the camera to white object. Highlight
“PUSH LOCK” then press the ENTER button while pointing the camera to the white object.
4. BACKLIGHT (BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION)
This function is used to control the various back light compensation. This options between
OFF, BLC (Back Light Compensation), and HLC (High Light Compensation).
5. PICT ADJUST (PICTURE ADJUSTMENT)
5.1 MIRROR
The view is horizontally mirrored.
5.2 BRIGHTNESS
The brightness can be set to user preference. The brightness ranges from 0 to 255.
5.3 CONTRAST
The contrast can be set to user preference. The contrast ranges from 0 to 255.
5.4 SHARPNESS
The sharpness can be set to user preference. The sharp ranges from 0 to 255.
5.5 HUE
The hue can be set to user preference. The hue ranges from 0 to 255.
5.6 GAIN
The gain can be set to user preference. The gain ranges from 0 to 255.

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
6. ATR (ADAPTIVE TONE REPRODUCTION)
The ATR feature improves the visibility of the entire picture by providing the optimum
gradation compensation for the image with both low-luminance areas and high-luminance
areas existing in the same picture.
6.1 LUMINANCE
Set luminance level between LOW, MID and HIGH.
6.2 CONTRAST
Set contrast level between LOW, MIDLOW, MID, MIDHIGH and HIGH.
7. MOTION DET (MOTION DETECTION)
This function is used to display the motion detection.
7.1 DETECT SENSE
Determine the sensitivity of the motion detection from 0 to 127.
7.2 BLOCK DISP (BLOCK DISPLAY)
OFF : Disable to display the motion detected grid.
ON : Enable to display the motion detected grid in all area.
ENABLE : Enable to display the motion detected grid in selected area.
Note: To get back to the main menu (MOTION DET menu) from sub-menu (ENABLE),
press and hold ENTER button for 5sec. then release.
7.3 MONITOR AREA (ON/OFF)
Specific areas can be monitored.
7.4 AREA SEL
Select up to 4 separate area.
Note: Set BOTTOM and RIGHT first
for optimized position)
7.5 TOP / BOTTOM
Adjust vertical position from 0 to 255
7.6 LEFT / RIGHT
Adjust horizontal position from 0 to 474.
MOTION DET
DETECT SENSE IIIIIIIIIII 111
BLOCK DISP OFF
MONITOR AREA ON
AREA SEL 1/4
TOP IIIIIIIII 000
BOTTOM IIIIIIIII 076
LEFT IIIIIIIII 000
RIGHT IIIIIIIII 183
RETURN

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
8. PRIVACY (PRIVACY ZONE MASKING)
This function is used to mask specific areas within the frame of the camera to be concealed.
8.1 AREA SEL (1~4)
Select up to 4 separate area.
Note: Set BOTTOM and RIGHT first
for optimized position)
TOP / BOTTOM
Adjust vertical position from 0 to 255
LEFT / RIGHT
Adjust horizontal position from 0 to 474.
8.2 COLOR (1~8)
Set masking color from1 to 8.
8.3 TRANSP (TRANSPARENCY)
Set the transparency level of the privacy zone masking between 0.00, 0.50, 0.70 and 1.00
8.4 MOSAIC
Set on or off of the mosaic for privacy zone masking.
Note: when ON, transparency needs to be set at 0.00 and privacy zones can only be 1
color OR mosaic and not mixed.
9. DAY/NIGHT
This function is used to control the color setting during daytime and night-time operation.
9.1 AUTO
The color mode is operated during daytime and automatically converts to B/W mode in the
absence of adequate lighting during night-time.
BURST
Set on/off to Enable/disable the color burst signal in monochrome.
DELAY CNT (DELAY COUNT)
This function is used to set the delay time between switching of the modes. This option
ranges between 0 to 255.
PRIVACY
AREA SEL 1/8
TOP IIIIIIIIII000
BOTTOM IIIIIIIIII077
LEFT IIIIIIIIII000
RIGHT IIIIIIIIII187
COLOR 1
TRANSP 1.00
MOSAIC OFF
RETURN
PRIVACY
AREA SEL

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
DAY->NIGHT
This level determines the threshold level of the darkness before switching from Day mode
to Night mode.
NIGHT->DAY
This level determines the threshold level of the darkness before switching from Night mode
to Day mode.
9.2 COLOR
The camera is always in color mode even during night-time operation.
9.3 B/W
The camera is always in BW (black and white) mode.
BURST
Set on/off to Enable/disable the color burst signal in monochrome.
10. NR (NOISE REDUCTION)
The NR improves picture quality by filtering out signal noise associated with night-time. It
compares pictures from a frame with the one previous and removes noise grains not
present before.
10.1 NR MODE
Set the NR filter between OFF, Y, C and Y/C
Y LEVEL
Sets the Y filter (Luminance) from o to 15.
C LEVEL
Sets the C filter (Chrominance) from o to 15.

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OSD Menu Terms & Settings
11. CAMERA ID
This function is used to enable the camera title to easily identify between the many other
cameras that may be connected to your DVRs.
CHR1
Select and input the camera ID characters.
CHR2
CHR2 is not supported.
CLR (CLEAR)
Erase the written camera ID.
POS (POSITION)
Adjust optimized position of camera ID in the screen. Position can be moved by up / down /
left / right key.
12. LANGUAGE
Select preferred OSD language between English, Japanese, German, French, Russian,
Portuguese and Spanish.
13. CAMERA RESET
This function is used to reset the all camera settings to the factory default setting.
14. BACK
To go to the first-menu from second-menu..
15. EXIT
Once all of the desired changes have been made, move the cursor over to the EXIT line to
save and exit.
16. SAVE ALL
Save all the changes.
Navigate by up / down / left /
right button in rear and select the
character using ENTER key.
cursor position can be moved by
←, →, ↑, ↓.