Observint CD600 Series User manual

Infrared Turret Dome Camera
User Manual
Products: CD600 Series, CD601 Series, CD700 Series Cameras
Please read this manual before installing and using this camera and always follow instructions for proper use.
Save this manual for future reference.
CD600-CD601-CD700_CM
11/14/13

WARNING
!Do not use the camera if it is emitting fumes, smoke or a strange
odor, or if it seems to function abnormally. Disconnect the power
source immediately and consult your supplier.
CAUTION

Always follow the instructions in the installation guide when
applying power. Fire and equipment damage can occur if power
is applied incorrectly. For the correct power supply, refer to the
specication sheet.
CAUTION
Do not install or operate in small, unventilated areas. Heat build up
can signicantly reduce the performance and operating life of the
product and may cause a re.
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock – do not open.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the camera module. No user
serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
CAUTION
To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to
strong shock or vibration.
CAUTION

If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor
transformer or audio speakers the magnetic eld generated may
interfere with or distort the image.
CAUTION

Never point it toward the sun. Use caution when operating the
camera in the vicinity of spot lights or other bright lights and light
reecting objects.
CAUTION

Do not use the camera in extreme environments where high
temperatures or high humidity exists. Use the camera only in
environments where temperature is between -4 °F ~ 122 °F
(-20 °C ~ 50 °C) and humidity is below 85%.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Features ................................................. 1
1.1 Camera components ......................................2
1.2 Camera connections ......................................3
SECTION 2 Installation .............................................. 4
2.1 What’s in the box.........................................4
2.2 Tools you need ...........................................4
2.3 Installation instructions ...................................5
2.4 OSD Setup (CD700 series only).............................12
SECTION 3 Aiming the Camera....................................... 15
SECTION 4 Cleaning................................................ 16
SECTION 5 Specications ........................................... 17
SECTION 6 Troubleshooting ......................................... 19

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SECTION 1: FEATURES
SECTION 1 Features
The CD600, CD601, and CD700 series cameras are weatherproof, vandal resistant turret
dome cameras, ideal for outdoor or indoor locations where surveillance in low-light
environments is required. These cameras include:
• Advanced image sensors for greater picture clarity
• Precision lenses to achieve the perfect view
(varifocal (VF) cameras have 2.8 - 12 mm adjustable zoom)
• The ability to see in the dark with built-in IR array
• Turret design for increased vandal resistance
• Each model available with a black or white shell

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SECTION 1: FEATURES
1.1 Camera components
Drop Cable
Video 75 Ohm
12 V dc
Base
Bezel
Camera
Housing
Camera
Module
Zoom Adjust
(-VF Models)
Camera Lens
IR LEDs
Camera assembly

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1.2 Camera connections
Connect
Connect
Single camera with monitor
Multiple camera system with DVR and monitor

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
SECTION 2 Installation
2.1 What’s in the box
The camera package contains:
• Camera assembly
• Instruction manual
• Hardware kit, including four screws and four wall inserts
2.2 Tools you need
To install the camera, you will need:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Small blade screwdriver (for adjusting VF model cameras)
Depending on how the camera is mounted, you may also need:
• Hammer
• Drill with 3/32" and 3/16" drill bits
• 3/4" hole saw

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
2.3 Installation instructions
1. Separate the base from the rest of the camera assembly by unscrewing the housing
bezel.
Bezel
Remove the bezel
2. Determine where the camera will be mounted.

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3. Using the base as a template, mark the location of the four mounting screw holes.
Mounting
screw hole
Camera Base
4. Drill mounting screw holes into the mounting surface.
a. If the mounting surface is a soft material, such as a drywall, use a 3/16” bit to
drill the mounting holes. Use a hammer to tap the wall inserts provided into
each hole until they are ush with the surface.
OR (continue on next page)

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5. Drill mounting screw holes into the mounting surface.
a. If the mounting surface is a soft material, such as a drywall, use a 3/16" bit to
drill the mounting holes. Use a hammer to tap the wall inserts provided into
each hole until they are ush with the surface.
OR
b. If the mounting surface is a very soft material, such as ceiling tile, place a wood
block behind the tile. Screws longer than 1" may be required. Drill holes for the
mounting screws through the surface and into the wood block.
OR
c. If mounting the camera on a harder surface, such as wood, drill the mounting
screw holes with a 3/32" bit.
6. Determine the cable routing. If the cable is to be routed through a hole in the
mounting location within the coverage of the base, perform the following steps. If the
cable will be routed through a cable channel in the base, skip to step 9.

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Cable channel in base
7. Drill a 3/4" hole through the mounting surface at the center of the base.
3/4" Drop cable
routing hole
Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to mount the base with the provided screws.

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8. With the camera in the camera housing, route the drop cable through the 3/4" hole
until the camera housing is tted onto the base. Place the housing bezel over the
camera housing and screw it onto the base until the camera and camera housing are
held in place. Skip to step 12.
9. Set the camera on the base with the camera cable pressed into one of the cable
guides of the base. Allow some slack in the cable within the base to allow for camera
positioning later.
10. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to mount the base with the provided screws.
11. Without allowing the camera to hang by the drop cable, place the camera module
onto the base, cover with the camera housing, then move the bezel into place. Screw
the housing bezel onto the base until the camera and camera housing are held in
place.

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Reassemble camera

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12. Attach the BNC video/power cable to the camera cable as required.
CAUTION
Notice that power connectors on the BNC video/power cable are
dierent at each end!
Connect
To DVR/Monitor
and Power
To DVR/monitor
and power
Cable attachment

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2.4 OSD Setup (CD700 series only)
CD700 series cameras include on-screen
display (OSD) software for adjusting the
internal camera settings to complement
specic environment where it is installed.
These settings are adjusted using the OSD
controller attached to the camera drop cable.
The OSD controller includes a joystick that
can be pushed down and rocked UP, DOWN,
left (L) and right (R), or, to open the menu
system and navigate the menus.
Joystick
OSD
Controller
To use the OSD controller, press the joy stick in (toward the controller block) to open the
OSD menu. (See the menu chart on the following page.) Rock the joystick UP or DOWN to
highlight a parameter or submenu, then press the joystick in to select it. Rock the joystick
right (R) to highlight an option, UP or DOWN to identify the option, then press the
joystick in to select it. Repeat this method to navigate the menu system and select options.

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OSD MENU OPTIONS
OSD SET
LENS
MANUAL
AUTO
TYPE: DC / VIDEO
MODE: CLOSE / AUTO/OPEN SPEED: 0-255
SHUTTER/
AGC
AUTO
HIGH LUMINANCE MODE: SHUT+AUTO IRIS / AUTO IRIS
BRIGHTNESS: 0-255
LOW LUMINANCE MODE: OFF / AGC
BRIGHTNESS: ×0.25, ×0.5, ×0.75, ×1
MAN-
UAL
MODE: SHUT+AGC
SHUTTER: 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000 s
AGC: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 44.8
WHITE BAL
ATW SPEED / DELAY CNT / ATW FRAME / ENVIRONMENT
PUSH / ANTI CR / PUSH LOCK / USER1 / USER2 / MANUAL
BACK
LIGHT OFF / BLC / HLC
PICT
ADJUST MIRROR / BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST / SHARPNESS / HUE / GAIN
ATR
OFF --
ON LUMINANCE/CONTRAST

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OSD SET
(cont.)
MOTION
DET
OFF --
ON
DETECT SENSE / BLOCK DISP / MONITOR AREA / AREA
SEL / TOP / BOTTOM /
LEFT / RIGHT
PRIVACY
OFF --
ON AREA SEL / TOP / BOTTOM / LEFT / RIGHT / COLOR /
TRANSP / MOSAIC
DAY/NIGHT
COLOR --
B/W BURST: OFF / ON
AUTO
BURST: OFF / ON
DELAY CNT / DAY-NIGHT / NIGHT-DAY
NR NR MODE: Y/C, OFF, Y, C
CAMERA ID OFF/ON --
SYNC INT --
LANGUAGE ENGLISH / CHINESE / JAPANESE / ESPANOL / PORTUGUESE /
PYCCKNN / FRANCAIS / DEUISCH
CAMERA RESET / BACK / EXIT / SAVE ALL

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SECTION 3: AIMING THE CAMERA
SECTION 3 Aiming the Camera
1. Connect the video cable from the camera to a test monitor or to the BNC input on the
DVR.
2. Apply 12 Vdc power to the camera to power it on.
3. Unscrew the bezel until the camera module and housing can be rotated on the base.
4. While observing the video from the camera, adjust the camera to point it at your
surveillance target.
5. Position the housing to the LED array and the FOCUS and ZOOM adjusters (varifocal
models) are accessible
6. Screw the bezel onto the base tight enough to hold the camera assembly securely in
place.
7. If you are installing a CD601BVF / CD601WVF or CD700BVF / CD700WVF camera, use
a small blade screwdriver to adjust the focus and zoom if necessary.

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SECTION 4: CLEANING
SECTION 4 Cleaning
Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with an approved glass cleaning solution and a
lint free cloth.
• Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove
stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent
solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth.
• Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the
camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time.
CAUTION

Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera
assembly; these may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the
surfaces. Before using any chemical product, read the accompanying
instructions carefully.